Actor: Thank you.

"Brother, this time I'm only here to rob you of your money, not your virtue."

"Sharing a bed, but not having sex."

……

"If Madam has any requests, I will never refuse."

A few days later, Zhang Yuan was eating sunflower seeds while watching Jiang Wen and Gong Li film the famous "one-handed dribbling" scene.

Gong Li is still as radiant as ever...

It is indeed a bit bigger than Liu Jialing's, and the shooting effect is better when holding it.

Tsk tsk tsk... Zhang Yuan was starting to reminisce about the past.

At Gong Li and Jiang Wen's age, they don't look like teenagers or young adults in their early twenties.

We'll need to add protective padding or use a positioning device.

Let's get started!
So what if I touch it once? It's not like it'll cost me a piece of flesh.

"Is the intensity okay?" Jiang Wen asked as the shot ended.

"I think this is a dramatic performance, it can be exaggerated a bit."

"But you can't go too far, otherwise it will seem erotic and deviate from the original meaning of the expression."

Gong Li was also very open and discussed the play itself.

Even better, Zhou Yun was watching and laughing from the sidelines.

Zhang Yuan touched his nose. "You've all reached a certain level."

I can't do it!
No matter which woman it is, if there's even a hint of affection involved, I'd find it hard to accept.

I'll probably be laughed at by these old-timers in the imperial circle for being too reserved.

If I can't let go, so be it. My woman is still someone I can only touch.

"Zhang Yuan..."

At that moment, a weak female voice sounded in his ear.

Turning around, I saw that F-level teacher.

"what's up?"

"Are you free tonight?" the woman asked somewhat awkwardly.

"When you say you have time, what do you mean?" Zhang Yuan asked tentatively.

Even if it's just a date, it has to be a mutual attraction.

Zhang Yuan's principle is, first and foremost, absolutely no soliciting.

This is the bottom line, because I cannot openly break the law.

Moreover, prostitution creates a huge hidden danger, which is that it is very easy to be "tricked".

Of course, they can also directly frame you.

They'll get you drunk, then have a skilled woman lie down next to you, and then call the police.

That will make it an ironclad case.

This kind of behavior isn't limited to the entertainment industry, nor is it limited to China.

There are also those who are truly "unlucky".

For example, Li Moufeng in later generations.

It's an old fox, but it has a dedicated group of skilled women who supply celebrities, so it has never had a mishap.

And he was very compliant with capital operations, so no one bothered him.

So how did his house collapse?

Once, I had my assistant arrange for someone to come to my home, but when they arrived, I found out that my period had come.

This allowed the other party to leave.

But when this woman left, she forgot to take her designer handbag.

I was riding a shared bike home when I realized my bag was missing halfway there.

Think about it, if you're already riding a shared bike, would you really be willing to give up your designer bag?
So I called the police and said my things were missing.

After the police arrived, they questioned and investigated along the way, eventually locating the hotel.

I knocked on the door and found my brother had called another group and was having fun, then he got arrested...

To say it's unlucky is an understatement; it's not really unlucky.

Stop photoshopping!
Even God has warned you, and you still call for the second batch. This is what they call reaping what you sow.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan is definitely not a Photoshop user.

As for appointments... they must also be made in moderation.

The body is the body, and emotions are emotions.

If you sense that the other person's feelings have evolved from physical intimacy to romantic love, but you don't reciprocate those feelings, you should cut ties immediately.

In case of unforeseen circumstances.

When a woman's love is unrequited, the destructive power of her outbursts is unimaginable.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan looked at the woman with great caution.

Try to keep your gaze focused on the other person's face and avoid looking down at their chest.

"I want to thank you?"

"Thank me?"

"Director Jiang said it was you who helped remind him?"

"I..." Zhang Yuan didn't quite understand, so he pretended to be clueless and tried to get information out of her: "That's not true."

"Don't mention it. I wouldn't have been able to get the role without your help."

"Oh!" He understood then.

Like the role of the martial arts scholar, the actress originally cast for the role of the woman who filed the complaint also "stood up."

Someone needs to fill in.

Fortunately, this role doesn't have many scenes or much screen time, so it doesn't necessarily require an expert to play it.

So Jiang Wen gave the role to her.

Zhang Yuan looked up and saw Jiang Wen winking at him.

A sweetheart!

I spoke up for him regarding the implantation incident.

Now they've given him some reward, pinning the role on him.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the woman in front of him, whose estrogen levels were high.

If she wants to thank me, then we'll be flying high!
Ginger patterns are nice, ginger patterns.

"Well... there's no need to thank me, it's all what I should do."

"Thanks are unnecessary. We can talk about the play instead."

"Okay!" the woman immediately agreed.

She also found it delicious and was quite happy about it.

"But it's agreed that we'll only talk about the play, not get physical..."

"But if you have any requests, I will not refuse."

Zhang Yuan had to admit that he was simply lusting after her body.

I am such a pure person.

As for this person openly showing off in front of the camera... he doesn't care.

Hmm, Zhang Yuan seemed to understand why Jiang Wen and Gong Li could dribble with one hand so freely now.

This makes it easier to understand why Deng Chao and "Teacher Wang" chose to leave after Hao Lei and Tang Wei filmed explicit scenes.

If you don't care, then it doesn't matter.

Because I care, because I truly have feelings for them, I can't stand it.

Jiang Wen is actually quite particular about filmmaking, far more so than Ang Lee and Lou Ye.

Is such extensive exposure necessary?

Is it impossible to express something without showing it?

No, it's actually a personal need; they want to attract attention and win awards.

Ginger veins won't.

The topics are daring, but the camera work is carefully considered, and there are no strangers on set; in fact, all the supporting actors are blindfolded.

Overall, Jiang Wen is a fairly "upright" director.

After the one-handed dribbling scene ended, the two lay in bed, one facing forward and the other backward, to continue acting.

Miss Zhao had been waiting near Zhang Yuan.

I was thinking, why don't we go back and "talk about the play" now? I can't wait any longer.

After all, Zhang Yuan's skill in catching dragons, honed over many years, was indeed profound.

Adding the Shaolin staff technique combined with the electric dragon drill makes it very penetrating.

But he showed no intention of setting off immediately; instead, he watched the two masters perform with great interest.

Because we're about to see the parts that get cut for theatrical release.

There is a scene here that was in the script but not in the final version.

"Anyway, I just want to be the county magistrate's wife. I don't care who the county magistrate is."

Gong Li's face was full of allure, even with a hint of provocation.

The movie ended abruptly at this point, but the audience didn't yell "cut."

As she spoke, Gong Li took a bundle from the head of her bed, placed it on the quilt, and opened it in front of Jiang Wen.

He took out several items one by one from inside.

There was a rolling pin, a small plane, small scissors, a pipe with a jade mouthpiece, and a small abacus.

A variety of creative ideas are emerging.

As the other party pulled out their "treasures" one by one, Zhang Mazi, played by Jiang Wen, gradually developed a look of fear in his eyes.

These things are not "little toys." They are not meant to add spice to a relationship.

A rolling pin, and behind it, the cook.

A small plane, with a carpenter behind it.

Behind the small scissors is a tailor.

A pipe, and behind him is a clerk.

Behind the small abacus is the accountant.

Each of these items represents a "county magistrate" in a given term!
"I just want to be the county magistrate's wife. I don't care who the county magistrate is."

This phrase has been interpreted by countless people, but it is simply a profound truth.

In other words, at least five men had already been used by the wife.

She invested in and purchased appointment letters, then took office as county magistrate and made money.

So, after making the money, what happens to the people?

Gone!

She left a souvenir for everyone.

The next item is Zhang Mazi's pistol!

This is why Zhang Mazi was afraid.

He wasn't even afraid of Huang Silang, but he was afraid of this woman.

The lady said he was being too polite; what she meant was, "You can sleep with me, it's fine."

But after I sleep with you, you'll become a means for me to achieve my goals, or even a price to pay.

There's another scene in the script where Zhang Mazi is so frightened that he doesn't dare to sleep in the house.

Instead, he went outside, sat in the yard, and grabbed a handful of pebbles to put in his crotch to "cool down."

Meanwhile, Ma Bangde saw him come out listlessly through the crack in the door and chuckle to himself inside.

That's why the county magistrate and his advisor slept together, and the advisor was happy because he knew the other man hadn't slept with his woman.

At least he believed that the lady was his woman.

Combined with the scene at the beginning of the story where Director Feng secretly kissed his wife on the train.

The county magistrate's wife, she manipulated all the men around her, she's the real master!

What does it mean to have a county magistrate who comes and goes but a wife who remains constant? What does it mean to have an emperor who comes and goes but a noble family that remains constant?

So what Jiang Wen wanted to express was that we should be wary of these people.

This is similar to the scene in "The Sun Also Rises" where Zhou Yun holds up a large rock and says, "There are these under the trees, how can they not be crooked?"

They mean the same thing.

This is Jiang Wen, this is his way of expressing himself.

But when it comes to expressing the same meaning, the county magistrate's wife is much easier to understand than the crazy mother.

Jiang Wen also struggled with the decision before filming this movie.

His father advised him.

"Filming is like brewing wine."

"But no matter how good your wine is, it has to be drinkable by the audience."

"Therefore, we can't just brew baijiu (Chinese liquor); we have to start by brewing beer."

Having a father like that is better than anything else; he's so knowledgeable.

"I'm satisfied." Zhang Yuan smiled with satisfaction.

After taking a big gulp of ginger-infused "vinegar," it's time to eat "dumplings."

He then led Miss Zhao back to her room.

That night, thunder roared and fire raged, the earth shook and mountains trembled, and something shook its head and tail, its tail clinging to a pillar, the pillar as solid as stone, its hardness and whiteness intertwined...

Very well done.

It was done so perfectly that the situation Zhang Yuan had feared occurred.

The other party is becoming quite clingy to him.

Think about it, he's a big star, rich, handsome, and healthy.

When people see such a great opportunity to generate revenue, they naturally don't want to let it go.

Take a gamble; a bicycle can become a motorcycle, and even if you fail, there's not much to lose.

What, being slept with is considered a loss?

That's a child's idea. When you get to a certain age, it's not necessarily true that one person will get the better deal than the other between men and women.

"Hehehe, you created this mess yourself, so you have to deal with it."

"I don't care." Jiang Wen said with schadenfreude when she saw his headache.

"You didn't do anything good either, you also played matchmaker," he complained.

Looks like I need to come up with an excuse, otherwise it'll be quite troublesome.

To pull up your pants and then deny everything... that's incredibly unethical.

If someone pisses me off, they might sue me in the media.

It's causing him worry.

"It's all your fault!"

Zhang Yuan pointed at the file and cursed.

"This is bad, we've been targeted!"

"Oh, boss, you knew?"

He was "self-criticizing" when Brother Long heard him and came over.

"What? I know?"

"Being targeted by someone."

Brother Long pointed in the direction outside the film set.

"Oh, that's what it is." Zhang Yuan stood up and glanced at it.

Several figures were on a small hill not far from the film set.

"It should still be the same person who was keeping watch around my home before."

"Should we take action?" Brother Long was very worried.

Based on Zhang Yuan's judgment, it was someone from the creditor's side, someone who was afraid he would run away.

The filming location is in Guangdong Province, which is their territory!

Does Brother Long know that last year his boss was escorted away overnight and almost couldn't get home?

"Hehe." Zhang Yuan chuckled. "Is there a difference?"

"They were originally the family of the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi. How could you bodyguards rebel?"

"No need. The more people there are, the more likely problems will arise," Zhang Yuan said calmly.

And when the topic turned to "Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi," he looked up at the front of his glasses.

At this moment, the bandits were preparing for their scene.

Including the eldest brother, there were seven bandits in total.

Most of the actors who played these roles were famous.

The only two exceptions were the actress who played the fifth brother, named Li Jing.

With an honest and simple appearance, he is a professional stage actor at the Chengdu Sichuan Opera Troupe and rarely participates in film and television productions.

Why did Jiang Wen specifically choose him?

Because he looks like him!

There's an ironclad rule when watching Jiang Wen's plays.

That is, "Men are human beings, but women are not."

This isn't swearing; it's the truth.

In the film, the men are all "someone", while the women are not "people", but represent a force or a path.

It's like this with every show.

Just like the county magistrate's wife, she represents a certain kind of power.

The person playing the fifth brother is "someone".

Being the oldest in the team is an implication.

There's also an explicit indication, which is appearance.

He bears an 8% resemblance to the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi when he was young!

This vinegar was specially prepared by Jiang Wen for these dumplings.

If you understand what the characters in this play represent, then you will understand the play itself.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the old man, then turned to look at the "tail" on the distant hillside.

I guess you could say my work has come true.

Zhang Yuan beckoned Brother Long to squat down with him, handed him a cigarette, and lit it.

"Stay calm, don't worry."

"Take it easy with this, I know what I'm doing."

"To handle important matters, one must leverage existing resources."

"If the momentum isn't there, everything is in vain."

Brother Long pondered his boss's words and realized that he had something on his mind and was waiting for something.

"When will the momentum you mentioned arrive?"

"I'm well prepared, after all, your safety is my job."

"Hiss... Huff!" Zhang Yuan took a deep drag, then fixed his gaze on Jiang Wen.

"I reckon it should be soon." (End of Chapter)