Actor: Thank you.

A good actor must perform well both on and off screen.

From this perspective, Zhang Yuan is a top-tier "actor".

He is now portraying a ruthless monster, like a gluttonous beast, capable of easily devouring the hopes and all wishful thinking of others.

From Mr. Sun's perspective, he acted extremely well.

It was so good it didn't seem like acting.

Because acting doesn't really begin until you arrive on set and they yell "action!"

Instead, there were prior preparations.

Just like filming a movie, you have to read the script in advance, memorize the lines, figure out the characters, write a biography, experience the profession, cultivate skills, and immerse yourself in emotions.

Zhang Yuan had made preparations well in advance of his trip to Hawaii.

For example, the phone call I made to him in advance.

He explicitly told the other party that he had some "special abilities".

Originally, Mr. Sun thought he was bluffing and didn't believe him at all.

You might have some influence in mainland China and Taiwan, but overseas...

Well, now you've seen it!

With his head being pressed down, Sun finally remembered the phone call Zhang Yuan had made to him.

They became even more convinced.

He believed the other party had the ability to easily kill him.

In the classic TV series "Yes, Prime Minister," Cabinet Secretary Humphrey tells Prime Minister Jim Hack.

What are our national defense principles?

"Defend Britain?"

"No, it's about making people believe that Britain is protected."

"Who can we trust, Russians?"

"No, it's about making the British people believe they are protected, and that the Russians know we are incapable of protecting ourselves."

It satirizes Britain's increasingly weakened military capabilities, suggesting that the British Empire is neither a true empire nor an empire in the traditional sense.

But it also realistically tells the audience a truth.

Often, the key to getting things done is to make people believe, rather than to actually be able to do it.

Financial markets and Western electoral systems all share this underlying logic.

Just like now, the important thing is that the other party believes it.

They believed he had the ability to easily kill them and effortlessly plunge their family's company into serious legal trouble.

Whether he can do it or whether he has the ability to do it is no longer important.

"How...did you get these materials?" the spoiled brat asked, his eyes wide and his voice trembling.

"Do I need to tell you what I'm doing?"

Zhang Yuan made Megan Ellison repay a small favor, which is unsustainable.

Once the Sun family resolves their tax issues, their leverage will disappear.

But the other party doesn't know if he will give them time to resolve the issue.

Furthermore, the other party is unwilling or unable to resolve the issue.

Even without a knife to their neck or a hanging from their throat, the music continues and the dance continues.

Zhang Yuan didn't look at it coldly, but instead pretended to be very interested, like a tabby cat playing with a mouse that had already injured its thigh.

This makes the other person even more afraid.

The unknown is one of the sources of fear.

What Zhang Yuan has left him with now is the unknown.

How to find them and how to obtain their information are all unknowns.

The unknown inspires imagination.

They fantasized that this wasn't his limit, and that he could do even more to tear their family apart.

Her emotions shifted instantly from complete indifference, even to the point of threatening him through the media, to the other side of the scale.

Now I'm sweating profusely and trembling like a leaf.

"Don't stay silent."

"You used to be quite talkative."

“Especially when chatting with reporters.” Zhang Yuan stared straight at him.

Sun Zhihao: ...

"What do you want... No, I'm very sorry for what happened before."

“I didn’t do it on purpose. My mom told me to do it.”

"Yes, she forced me to do it!"

Zhang Yuan was extremely disgusted when he heard this.

They even used their own mother as a shield.

Isn't that just pure trash?

They have no backbone at all.

That's good, the more like it is, the easier it is to handle.

"Your mother is also part of your family."

"They ganged up to bully their own wives and children. I've never seen anything so horrible in my life."

"So, are you prepared?"

He suddenly raised his voice.

This startled them, and then they heard a "thump".

It was the sound of both knees hitting the ground and slamming onto the solid wood floor.

This guy immediately knelt down.

Even without bodyguards holding him back, he would come up and hug his leg.

She then started crying very unruly.

When someone cries, they should tell the truth.

This person immediately told the truth.

"I just want to ask Jingwen for some money."

"I can't have children, but she got pregnant."

“Our family all thinks she had an affair outside and is trying to cheat us out of our money.”

"I don't want it anymore, I don't want the child either."

"Just let me go!"

It makes people laugh when they think about it.

Zhang Yuan looked at him and saw that he was now like a dead dog.

Then he remembered that Wang Ke owed so much money, but he only knew how to act crazy, and his wife had to pay it off.

This way, even the best men can have beautiful women in their arms and a house full of children and grandchildren.

There is no justice in this world.

"You're welcome."

"The money must be given in exchange for custody."

"No, no, no..." the man shook his head repeatedly.

"You also have to speak to the media."

"No, I won't do it again..."

"Shh, don't be nervous, I'm just telling the truth."

The other person thought he was mocking them, making fun of them, or "sharpening his knife."

"Help Mr. Sun sit down."

At his command, the two bodyguards pressed him back onto the sofa.

"Next, I'll let you choose."

Zhang Yuan pointed to the rope, Xuan paper, and other items on the table, while pointing to himself with his other hand.

"You can choose one of those things, or listen to me."

"I'll listen to you, I'll do whatever you say!"

"Very good." Zhang Yuan nodded with satisfaction: "Do we need to get your mom's permission?"

"No need, I can make the decision."

Zhang Yuan gave Lu Yu the same "Really? I don't believe it" look.

It doesn't matter if the other party is bragging; he didn't believe this guy anyway.

Otherwise, there would be no need to ask Oracle for their company information.

These materials weren't meant to be used against him, but to make his parents submit.

Spoiled brats only care about their own fun, while parents who are truly in charge will consider whether their hard-earned business should be ruined by their son's divorce.

"Okay, I believe you." Zhang Yuan smiled brightly.

"Then what I want next is..."

A few hours later, Zhang Yuan left the man's luxury apartment with his child and nanny.

He doesn't know how to take care of children, so the nanny has to come along.

He then summoned Teacher Jia to Honolulu and personally borrowed his daughter.

As soon as she arrived, the child called out "Mom," and Zhao Min burst into tears.

Although some parents are not human, mothers generally love their children more than fathers.

After all, she was born after I carried her for ten months.

Moreover, the child takes the husband's surname, which makes it seem like the woman is at a disadvantage.

Many women also shout that.

However, there is a key point to this: taking the husband's surname is a traditional way to enhance men's sense of responsibility towards their children, especially in ancient times when there was no genetic testing technology.

After all, a woman can be sure the child is hers, but a man can't.

At least they are nominally one's own child, since they take one's own surname.

In many Western countries that are hailed as holy sites of freedom and democracy, even wives are required to take their husbands' surnames.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan instructed Teacher Jia not to consider changing the child's name.

His formal name and nickname remain the same. "How about I have Wutongmei recognize you as her godfather?"

Teacher Jia didn't know how to repay the favor, so she made a suggestion.

"Don't!"

Zhang Yuan raised his hand and resolutely refused.

It's already hard to put it nicely; a lot of people suspect that there's something going on between me, you, and this child.

Although the term "godfather" has not been completely stigmatized yet, it will sound even worse in the future.

"Just call me Uncle."

"Then how can I repay you?"

"Just focus on filming. Also, if you cooperate with me to resolve this matter completely, that will be helping me."

With the child secured, the groom's family also agreed to make concessions.

For Jia Jingwen, this went incredibly smoothly.

She didn't know what methods Zhang Yuan used, but in the end, it worked.

[Received a thank-you note from Jia Jingwen: +3 to looks, +2 to anti-aging, +2 to golf fundamentals, and +3 to fertility!]

But for Zhang Yuan, this matter is not over yet!
He parted ways with Teacher Jia and returned to China.

To avoid being photographed together and getting embroiled in even more scandals.

He returned to his home in the capital, while the other party went to Taiwan to prepare for court proceedings.

Zhang Yuan found the final version of the script for "Reign of Assassins" that Xiao Ma had sent him at home.

Just like in "Lost in Thailand", he was also given a cameo role to play for a few days.

In order to create more selling points and maximize box office revenue, Mr. Zhang has gone to great lengths.

Right now, just taking care of the projects he's currently working on is enough to keep him busy.

They also need to train their physical fitness and practice boxing techniques to prepare for the work.

He didn't have a moment to relax until dinner time.

Turn on the TV and tune to Shanghai Channel.

He had originally intended to look for the fashion and entertainment channel.

Unexpectedly, he found what he wanted on the news channel.

According to reports from our correspondent in Taiwan, there has been a new development in the divorce case between Taiwanese actress Chia Ching-wen and her husband.

Both parties gave separate interviews to the media outside the courthouse.

It was a complete mess, after all, this was a recent hot topic, and almost all the Taiwanese media came, and several mainland media outlets also went.

"Why are you suddenly willing to settle out of court?"

"Weren't we completely cut off from each other before?"

"Has someone intervened?"

Have your financial problems been resolved?

Who has custody of the child?

Problems kept coming, like a machine gun.

"We have now reached an agreement on custody."

"I will be granted leave of absence custody."

"The child's father will gain custody while the child is studying in North America."

"However, I will have the right to visit at any time."

Custody is split 50/50.

Zhang Yuan's approach was a relatively mild and moderate one.

Don't push the other party too far.

Moreover, if all custody is given to Teacher Jia, then the child will become completely estranged from her husband's family.

If we're not related, what if there are further issues with the inheritance rights in the future?

Jia Jingwen felt she had lost out, but Zhang Yuan was considering the bigger picture and thought more deeply than she did.

Moreover, the expenses for her studies in North America were all covered by her husband's family, but Ms. Jia had the right to participate in the selection of schools.

To save face for others.

You must live, and you must also let others live.

"What about the previous division of property?"

"How is it now?" the reporter pressed.

Previously, the Sun family had claimed they wanted to "strip" Teacher Jia naked.

They demanded tens of millions in custody compensation, threatening to withhold her access to her child unless she paid.

The other family is a moderately wealthy family and also has connections in the court.

She would have been at a disadvantage no matter how she was judged.

“I will pay NT$500 million in exchange for custody,” Teacher Jia replied.

It's around a million RMB.

Ms. Jia was still unhappy and didn't want to give the other party a single penny.

When filled with hatred, one will naturally become impulsive.

But this was something Zhang Yuan discussed with the other party.

Teacher Jia still has to pay, but less.

Compared to the previous tens of millions, which also involved dividing the property, she can earn back this amount by shooting an advertisement.

The key is that you have to spend money to buy custody before this matter can be settled and completely established.

What if the other party changes their mind again someday?
Now that it's all in black and white, I've paid you, so you won't be able to win a lawsuit later.

It's no use regretting it now.

And when the child grows up, Teacher Jia, as the mother, can say, "I spent money for you back then."

This child also holds dual citizenship.

Mainland China does not recognize dual citizenship, but Hong Kong and Taiwan do.

Whether I will study and live in mainland China, Taiwan, or North America in the future remains to be seen.

Zhang Yuan decided not to get involved in these matters.

Teacher Jia mainly answered questions related to child custody.

Meanwhile, on Mr. Sun's end, the group of reporters were more interested in other questions.

"What's going on between you two now? Have you reached a reconciliation?"

Is the child really yours?

"You previously said that Jia Jingwen has connections with artists she has worked with before, is that true?"

Mr. Sun touched his nose, his eyes darting around.

"Well... we've already reached a settlement regarding the child's issue."

"The child's bloodline has been confirmed."

"Also, what I said before may have caused a misunderstanding."

"It's not that it's related to the artist, but I suspect that Jingwen has had close contact with a certain entertainment company boss she has worked with."

Zhang Yuan asked the other party to do two things.

One is to make concessions on custody and property division.

Secondly, it's about changing one's tune!

His previous remarks caused him a great deal of trouble.

But there's a fine way to change your address!

Even if this guy denies it now and says he was just talking nonsense, what good will it do?
Useless.

Not only will it be useless, but the public will also think that a powerful figure has definitely intervened to silence them!
Shadow governments, behind-the-scenes manipulators, hidden bigwigs... these ethereal concepts are the favorites of gossip enthusiasts.

If everything is done in this direction, it will never end.

So clarifying is the most useless thing to do; people will not only not believe it, but will become even more interested.

Even when the police issue a blue notice, some people still don't believe it.

Since clarifying is pointless, then let's not clarify!

Zhang Yuan's request was to get the other party to change their target.

He transitioned from being an artist to becoming an entertainment company owner.

Because if you say it that way, people will be more willing to believe it.

Audiences will only listen to what they want to hear; whether it's true or false doesn't matter.

Moreover, the perspective of the entertainment company owner also fits the context of their sudden reconciliation.

Zhang Yuan himself prefers to keep a low profile and does not reveal his identity as a boss to the public, always appearing as an artist.

It can diminish one's presence in this matter.

To the outside world, and to the media and the audience, it can indirectly whitewash one's image.

But doing this is even more important internally!

Fuck!
These guys in the industry are deliberately spreading false information about me.

OK!

sure!
How do you prove yourself when someone says you ate two bowls of noodles?

The correct approach is: don't prove it!
They overturned the noodle stand!
I'm just a nobody.

If I'm not doing well, then nobody else should either!
Now, even if I'm covered in mud, it's still shit.

Then I'll carry a load of manure and pour it all over everyone!
Are you trying to label me?
Now let's see who's wearing a hat!

Before getting married, Teacher Jia had collaborated with almost all film and television companies in mainland China and Taiwan.

Now let's see who's unlucky.

Let the audience choose who is more like the child's "biological father".

Although Zhang Yuan also enjoys having fun, he has a preference for women with beautiful figures and attractive faces.

But compared to his peers, he was definitely the most civilized!
I never force anyone, nor do I engage in any underhanded practices.

It's all voluntary here.

They're still spreading rumors in the industry that I get female celebrities to have babies.

Just like how the West slanders the East, how can we accurately identify these angles?
Because they actually did it themselves!
If you do the first day of the month, don't blame me for doing the fifteenth.

Come on, let's hurt each other! (End of Chapter)