Actor: Thank you.

The following afternoon, Zhang Yuan sat at home, quietly waiting for guests to arrive.

He brewed tea in advance and then went to the backyard to practice the piano.

As the song "Concerto of Love" ended, applause rang out.

clap clap clap...

“It’s really good.”

"You sneaked in here, were you trying to scare me?" Zhang Yuan replied.

He turned to look at Yang Mi, who had already tiptoed up behind him.

Now he's grinning mischievously, clearly realizing he's right.

She is a person with exceptionally abundant energy; otherwise, most people wouldn't have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once.

Ordinary artists simply can't keep up with the physical demands.

This one was healthy from a young age, always causing trouble with his parents at home and getting into fights with his classmates at school.

It takes two or three adults to hold him down when he takes a bath, otherwise he can't be controlled at all.

Her father has always suspected that she has ADHD.

In adulthood, this manifests as either working oneself to the bone or occasionally acting like a "jerk".

Playing little jokes or pranks.

"Actually, I played it only so-so."

"Because I haven't practiced enough, I'm a bit rusty."

Zhang Yuan got up and led her to the tea room.

“Strange, have you been possessed?” Yang Mize said.

"what happened?"

“In the past, they wouldn’t rush to throw me onto the bed every time I arrived.”

Zhang Yuan: …

"Stop reading novels, you're talking about possession." He patted her on the lower back.

The jolt made her chest tremble several times.

Zhang Yuan glanced at it and indeed felt an urge to go to the bedroom.

A red fitted sweater, a black mini skirt, and matching stockings.

It's great; it has both youthful energy and a touch of sexiness.

The sweater wasn't actually tight; it was just that it felt tight around her chest.

She is a rare type of woman who has a full chest but relatively slender limbs.

The reason I called her here today is because her agency contract with Rongxingda, which she signed when she was 16, has now expired.

She definitely won't renew her contract with Honorable Men.

Li Shaohong is no longer giving her the opportunity to star in leading roles.

In addition, in today's industry, after celebrities become famous in the TV series field, they all want to develop in the film industry.

Because movie actors are paid much more now.

However, Rongxingda does not have many film resources.

This time, "The Founding of a Republic" only cast Li Xin and Yang Yang, and she had nothing to do with it at all.

However, she did not openly fall out with her "mentor," but instead used a strategic retreat to say that she wanted to go out and explore.

Zhang Yuan had planned to recruit her long ago; otherwise, he wouldn't have poached Zeng Jia.

However, when Zeng Jia was asked about this matter yesterday, her response was that Yang Mi was still hesitant.

And they kept asking about Zhang Yuan's recent situation.

That's why I called her here to talk face-to-face.

"It's a bit bitter," she said, sticking out her tongue after taking a sip of tea.

"I want to drink milk tea."

"Dandan, go buy a few drinks." Zhang Yuan immediately instructed his assistant to do so.

How have you been lately?

"With the huge success of 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3,' your net worth should have increased as well."

"No, I don't earn as much as you," she replied tactfully.

"There are no outsiders here, so you don't need to use platitudes to appease me."

As Zhang Yuan spoke, he turned up the air conditioner temperature.

"Aren't you hot? Do you want to take your clothes off...?"

To have a genuine conversation, one must be completely honest with each other.

He casually patted the spot next to him.

I can't reach it from where it's sitting across from me.

She then came to his side with a smile.

What are your plans for the future?

“Zeng Jia and you are old acquaintances.” Although he was sitting next to him, he did not touch her.

"Yes, she was so much better when she was my manager than the people who were assigned to me later."

“She is intelligent,” Zhang Yuan affirmed.

Sometimes, their intelligence is a bit too straightforward, too blunt, and they don't hide their intelligence.

"Then why don't you two rekindle your relationship?"

"You say I'm talking nonsense? Aren't you the same?" Yang Mi rolled her eyes at her.

Zeng Jia is not the only one whose intelligence is too straightforward.

"Just say it directly: you want me to work for you and earn my brokerage fee, that's all."

"Yes, but not entirely. I have my long-term plans."

Signing her is just the first step; there are still two, three, four, five, and six to come.

"Am I included in your long-term plan?"

"Of course, I just want Zeng Jia to connect with you."

“I wasn’t talking about work.” She shook her head.

"That is?"

"Am I part of your long-term life plan?" She opened her big, bright eyes and looked at him.

Yang Mi's eyes are very full, with the outer corner of her eyelid slightly higher than her head, and the inner corner of her eye has a slight hook.

According to Chinese physiognomy, these eyes are called "peach blossom eyes," which signify a strong romantic luck.

She's currently in the early stages of her prime; from her face to her figure, she's still very attractive overall.

But Zhang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

That's what he's afraid of.

Personal feelings and private relationships can lead to success, but they can also easily lead to failure.

Zeng Jia told him that Yang Mi had been inquiring about him, especially his relationships and contacts with some female celebrities.

Zeng Jia certainly didn't dare to tell the whole story; she knew exactly who was paying her. If she did, she'd lose her job.

Moreover, she also hoped that Yang Mi could come, as his arrival would enhance her strength.

Everyone has their own little thoughts, even best friends.

That's why he didn't go straight to the bedroom today.

Just like he didn't touch Song Hye-kyo, once he took off his pants, he had no grounds to discuss things.

"I want you to answer me seriously." Seeing him in a daze, Yang Mi raised her hands, turned his head, and looked him in the eye.

"What kind of life plan do you want?" Zhang Yuan sighed and replied softly.

"My family is very happy. My dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, and maternal grandparents are all very happy."

"So my life plan is, of course, to have a perfect family."

Zhang Yuan knew that one day, someone would ask him this question.

Unexpectedly, the first to raise the issue was her, who was only in her early twenties.

That's true. Among the women I know, she's not only smart, but also has very clear goals.

What she's doing now is, frankly speaking, a form of coercion.

"First of all, traditional marriage is not part of my life plan," Zhang Yuan stated frankly, expressing his goal.

"Are there still non-traditional marriages?" Yang Mi frowned.

"For high-net-worth individuals like myself, marriage is a risky and low-return endeavor."

"It will bring a lot of financial risks."

"You mean, I'm after your money?" She tightened her fingers and pinched his ear.

Do you know how much money you have now? Do you know how much money you will have in the future?

"Isn't there a prenuptial agreement...? Okay, okay, I don't want to talk to you about money. I'm not talking about money, I'm talking about how you see me."

Yang Mi leaned over and rested his head on her shoulder.

"One day you will understand that the things that don't go as planned in this world are not eight or nine out of ten, but ninety-nine out of ten."

"Most relationships end up as a mess."

Even the most passionate love can be defeated by human nature and desire.

"I don't want to hear what you're saying!" Yang Mi didn't understand what he meant, after all, she hadn't experienced it herself.

They announced their marriage at the peak of their careers, got married immediately, and had a child.

Among Chinese actresses, she is absolutely brave to have done these things.

At that time, she must have felt that she had found happiness and could spend her life with her parents, grandparents, and maternal grandparents.

However, the final result was not satisfactory.

The "script reading in the dark" incident is well-known. This is not the first time Wang Ou has done this, nor will it be the last.

Of course, the woman can't be entirely blamed; the man bears more responsibility.

Yang Mi was more famous and earned more money than him, but the result was...

That's not all; they even took a significant portion of her money.

It always reminds him of the TV series "The Story of a Noble Family".

Actually, it's not just Yang Mi; many female stars are like this. It's just that she's more famous and does things in a grand and dramatic way, making her stand out.

Initially, Zhang Yuan's opinion of her was simply that he wanted both her and her money.

But as time goes on, his mindset will change.

They were no longer so resolute, and instead began to hesitate.

If she hadn't brought it up, that would have been fine, but now that she has, I can't lie to her, because you can fool her for a while, but not forever.

I still felt a desire to protect her and didn't want her to suffer like that.

A major setback after fully committing oneself to a relationship can completely change a person's values.

After the divorce, she became noticeably more pragmatic, as her illusions about family shattered like soap bubbles.

The most direct way is through changes in the eyes; one's gaze can reflect their state of mind.

If Yang Mi were alive at that time, and he were to talk about marriage or relationships, he would be able to understand it.

"I have only one question for you: do you admit that I am your girlfriend?"

"If you admit it, I'll come to your company right away."

“When I say acknowledgment, I don’t just mean words; it has to be publicly announced,” Yang Mi said to him with an unusually serious look.

Zhang Yuan shook his head slightly.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

Zhang Yuan tried to reach out to help her wipe it, but she slapped his hand away.

"Do not touch me!"

Zhang Yuan leaned back.

"Okay, I promise I won't touch you, but you can still consider the company and Zeng Jia's affairs."

"For your career, I can offer better resources than Honorable Mention."

"Hmph..." she chuckled softly, "But you won't admit that I'm your girlfriend."

Will you give me the best resources?

You only save the best for the person you're willing to acknowledge.

She pushed Zhang Yuan hard, then suddenly stood up, grabbed her small bag, pulled her coat from the hanger, and rushed out while wiping away her tears.

Shortly after, the assistant rushed back.

"Brother Zhang Yuan, where is the milk tea...?"

"Just put it here." Zhang Yuan patted the table. "You take a cup too."

"It's too sweet, I don't like it."

"Give them all to me."

puff!
Zhang Yuan used a straw to puncture the sealing film and began to suck on the straw.

"Am I being a little stupid?" he asked himself.

"We should trick her into signing the contract first, and then delay the announcement."

"But if I do that, she'll hate me."

Zhang Yuan suddenly felt a sense of aging.

When a person truly feels they have grown, it is sometimes not because their physical abilities have declined, but because life is no longer about addition, but has begun to involve subtraction.

Only when life is not just a journey of creation and gain, but also a path of loss and dissipation, can we realize the limitations of human power.

Perhaps growing up is about letting go and decluttering.

"Yuan Quan got married."

"Liu Tao has also gotten married and had children."

Many of those who had a brief encounter with him have already moved on.

A sense of desolation inevitably rose in Zhang Yuan's heart.

I drank my milk tea and then turned on the TV.

And then I felt even more dejected...

"Hello." He dialed a number.

"long time no see."

"I saw on TV that you have a boyfriend?"

The opening screen was a bombshell: Li Xiaoran was photographed going home with a man.

"No, I..." Da Bai was caught off guard by his sudden question and became somewhat incoherent.

"Don't be nervous. If so, congratulations."

They weren't actually in a romantic relationship; they were more like lovers.

He should offer his blessings as the other person moves forward.

"Yes, I met someone outside the industry," the other person replied, still sounding somewhat guilty.

"Congratulations, that's great."

"sorry."

"There's nothing to apologize for. Just remember to tell me if you get married, and I'll give you a big red envelope."

"Sigh... how about I come find you again and have a breakup pact..."

Have you and the other person officially confirmed your relationship?

"Confirmed."

"No need for that. Take care of yourself."

"Don't hang up yet, I miss you so much, you've brought me so much joy," the other person said, stopping him.

"I can come back to you anytime if you want."

"That's not what I meant. Goodbye."

I think you're just lusting after my body!

I did everything I could to help her avoid the biggest disaster, namely, Boss Sun.

She also gave herself enough in return, and they were even.

Zhang Yuan turned his head to look at the plants in the inner courtyard.

The flowers and leaves wither and die in winter.

To see the flowers bloom again and the leaves turn green again, we'll have to wait until spring has fully arrived.

Flowers may bloom again, but youth never returns.

I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to meet Yang Mi again, or if we do, will we be able to go back to how things were before?

He was surprised that he had been feeling sentimental for so long.

He always thought that saying goodbye to someone was a very simple thing.

"It won't come true just because we say too much."

"Have women really become my Achilles' heel?"

After adjusting his emotions, Zhang Yuan went to see Ning Hao early the next morning.

I told him before the New Year that I needed his help to accompany me to meet someone.

It just so happens that his film "No Man's Land" is currently in preparation, so I'll just visit the set... (End of Chapter)