Actor: Thank you.

As the saying goes, peers are enemies.

Zhang Yuan has quite a few enemies.

After he stirred things up, some real excrement floated to the top of the tank.

It was originally difficult to investigate because it was spread by word of mouth within the industry.

They're all in the same industry, and there are a lot of petty people among them, but these petty people are all very clever; no one will provoke both sides.

But things are different now. Old Han has been forced to step forward, and these gossipy scoundrels have to explain themselves.

He originally only suspected a few companies, after all, he had offended a few people recently... not a few, but not too many.

Hua Yi is definitely the first one to be included; Zhang Yuan is almost forming a CP with them.

There will be plenty of conflicts in the future, given their family's current power; anyone in this industry is bound to encounter them.

But in this incident, the Wang brothers were only playing a supporting role.

After hearing the rumor, he helped spread it.

This was a small act of revenge for him selling his shares.

The investigation eventually led to Zhang Weiping's sister-in-law!

After thinking it over, Zhang Yuan felt it was pretty close.

After all, he had just had dinner with Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, and had deliberately released the photos.

This is all so that Boss Zhang will know!

I just didn't expect them to use such underhanded tactics.

It has little lethality but is extremely insulting.

Sure enough, that bastard is disgusting in his ways.

But the positions from which he makes his moves are indeed tricky; he's a skilled fighter.

This kind of technique is clearly not from an academic school; it's obviously from a martial arts school, a wild and unorthodox style.

It doesn't look good, but it works.

The impact on him was considerable.

You have to go back and forth beforehand.

A while ago, Zhang Yuan deliberately released a photo that Zhang Weiping saw.

Enraged, he threw the magazine on the ground and stomped on it several times.

Then they immediately found Zhang Yimou.

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you know that this kid has a grudge against me?"

"You still went to have dinner with him!"

Although Zhang Yimou is a down-to-earth person, he is no longer the rough and unremarkable man who used to carry machinery and blend into a crowd of farmers.

He's now a national advisor driving a Porsche!

His temper has naturally worsened considerably compared to before.

"No... do I need to report to you who I eat with?"

Zhang Yimou was also wronged. I even spoke well of you in front of Zhang Yuan, hoping that you two could resolve your conflict.

But Zhang Weiping doesn't think so!

Having dinner with Zhang Yuan provoked him, and the presence of Gong Li further agitated him!
Two enemies have teamed up!

"If you're not going to hire them to act in your movies, why are you having meals with them?"

"What exactly are you guys doing?"

"Let's eat!" Old Zhang thought to himself, "Not only do we eat, we'll cook together."

But can Zhang Weiping be trusted?
He's a petty person, and petty people are always suspicious.

Are you having dinner?

impossible!
The seeds of doubt were not only sown, but also took root and sprouted.

The two parted on bad terms because of this.

Zhang Weiping, however, did not seek media attention.

Because "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is currently in post-production and will be released during the National Day holiday.

He was afraid of falling out with Zhang Yimou and causing problems.

So he decided to do it secretly.

That's how the rumors about Zhang Yuan and the actress came about.

One creature finds its master; crayfish emerge from the saline-alkali land.

Mr. Zhang is like that, and his wife and sister-in-law are not much different.

But they never imagined that Zhang Yuan invited him to dinner, especially Gong Li, just to make him unhappy!
Dissatisfaction leads to conflict, which is why I had a falling out with Zhang Yimou.

They already had a grudge against each other, and the conflict has intensified over the years due to issues such as money and casting.

But these are just manifestations, that is, lesions.

The real cause of the problem is that Zhang Yimou is no longer the Zhang Yimou of yesteryear, but Zhang Weiping is still the Zhang Weiping of yesteryear!
Originally, they supported each other; Mr. Zhang brought in investment to ensure Zhang Yimou's creative work.

Does Zhang Yimou need you to attract investment now?

Conflicts are bound to occur.

There is a solution, which is for Mr. Zhang Weiping to move up the ranks himself.

Establish a film and television company, recruit more artists and talented individuals, expand and strengthen the business, and give Zhang Yimou greater room for development and profits.

But being a speculator, he only thought about making quick money; investing was out of the question for him.

The differences in their philosophies and pursuits have reached a critical point.

And this critical point is the Olympic opening ceremony.

Zhang Yuan, sitting comfortably at home, pondered how to handle these matters.

"Let's put Huayi aside for now; it's not time yet."

He figured that the other party was just exaggerating his scandals, which wasn't the main issue.

Moreover, there's another issue: the other party's target is probably not just the shares.

I am in competition with Huayi and Stephen Chow!
So we can't rush it.

As for Zhang Yimou, that's something he needs to resolve.

But you need to be skillful!
And this skill is "tea".

The tea of ​​green tea!

The term "green tea bitch" doesn't exist yet; it won't appear until 13.

The source is the annual Sanya Haitang Bay Rendez-Vous.

A large group of girls who usually have long, flowing hair and dress innocently at school or at home, seemingly well-behaved, wear very revealing bikinis in front of rich men, doing their utmost to be provocative.

Initially, this term was used to refer to young models.

This group of people belongs to the same group that later started live streaming and skirted the edges of the issue.

Yang Tianbao is actually the best spokesperson and top player for this term, perfectly embodying the stereotype.

Later, this even extended to the relationship between Milk Tea Girl and Dongzi. This woman was far beyond the average green tea bitch, and her methods were even more extreme.

Green tea is actually useless for the rich.

Rich people aren't stupid.

The primary target of a "green tea bitch" is actually "honest men".

Huang Xiaoming is actually an "honest person".

It's not that he's stupid, but compared to his peers, he's definitely capable.

Being a good person is an advantage, but it can also be a weakness.

Zhang Yimou is the same; if you say he's an honest old farmer, that's definitely not right.

No one can get to this position without being a fool.

Among the three major directors, he can be considered an honest man.

"Hello, Director Zhang."

Zhang Yuan immediately made the phone call.

"Hello, hello, how have you been lately?" Zhang Yimou was quite polite.

"convenient?"

"Will my call to you cause you any trouble?"

"Ah...no, there won't be any trouble." Old Zhang thought of Zhang Weiping and gritted his teeth.

Who I call is none of his business.

"That's good. I was worried it might be inconvenient for you," Zhang Yuan said cautiously.

The attitude, translated, is...

"GeGe, GeGe, your girlfriend found out you were on the phone with me. Won't she be angry...?"

……

"Actually, I came here because there are some things I'd like to tell you." He remained humble.

"First of all, I'm really sorry that it was reported in the newspaper that you came to my house for dinner last time."

"I never expected it to turn out like this. If I had known..."

"It's not your fault. These paparazzi are the worst. I'm annoyed by them too!" Zhang Yimou replied magnanimously.

"This matter hasn't caused you any trouble, has it? After all, Mr. Zhang and I..."

“It’s alright!” the old strategist asserted.

This translates to: "Hey Gege, if your girlfriend finds out you and I ate the same lollipop, won't she be jealous?" (Scary face)

……

"I'm glad you're alright, but I'm here... Have you heard any rumors about me lately?"

"It's about having children."

"Hehehe..." Zhang Yimou chuckled dryly a few times.

Of course I've heard about it.

"heard."

“I had someone check, and some people said it came from Mr. Zhang’s side.”

"Can't you?"

"He wouldn't do that, would he?" Zhang Yuan said with a kind expression.

The translation is: "Hey Gege, your girlfriend knows I'm being given a ride on a female electric scooter, she won't beat me up, will she?"

……

"Well, I'm not too clear on this either," Zhang Yimou said evasively.

But judging from his hesitant attitude, Zhang Yuan knew that he did know. That's good, that's exactly what I wanted—for you to know.

It's troublesome if you don't know.

"I'm fine, it's just some rumors."

"If we're upright, we have nothing to fear; it'll all be fine in the future."

“But I’m worried about you!” Zhang Yuan asked earnestly.

"I'll just tough it out; I won't be seeing Boss Zhang anyway."

"But you work closely with him, and you see each other all the time."

"I hope this won't put you in a difficult position."

Unlike your girlfriend, I only feel sorry for Gege...

"Nothing."

"We can eat and drink as we please from now on, it's no big deal," Lao Zhangzi quickly replied after hearing him say that.

Originally, because Mr. Zhang lost his temper, Zhang Yimou thought that since they were old partners, he should just avoid him.

It's best to avoid having meals with Zhang Yuan in the future.

But now take a look.

Old Zhang harmed Little Zhang, but instead of calling to question me, they even asked if I had any problems.

My heart feels warm...

If I were to act like I'd never see them again after all they've done, that would be going too far.

Weiping has no say in who I eat with!

Zhang Yimou was still puzzled.

We share the same surname, Zhang, yet the difference in our character is so vast!

Suddenly, Zhang Yimou became lame.

After exchanging a few more greetings, Zhang Yuan politely said goodbye to the other party.

He put down his phone, stood up, and patted his arms and legs repeatedly.

I almost got goosebumps myself.

However, green tea is shameful but effective!

Zhang Yimou clearly falls for this.

The reason Gong Li separated from him back then was not only due to the machinations of Mr. and Mrs. Zhang, but also because of Gong Li's strong personality.

Zhang Yimou, Xiaoming, and Jay Chou are actually the same kind of people.

You can tell by looking at the spouses they choose.

"Humph!"

"Zhang Weiping, if you play hard to get with me, I'll play soft to get with you."

"We'll see who has the last laugh then."

I called Gong Li again to apologize for being photographed.

Gong Li didn't have any particular thoughts; she just let them film, she didn't care.

Moreover, he completely disbelieved the recent rumors about him.

Having been in the industry for so many years, they are knowledgeable and have their own judgment.

"So what do you plan to do?" Emperor Gong asked with great interest.

The question was about how to deal with the source of the rumors, namely Zhang Weiping.

Gong Li's attitude is... no matter who is attacking Ping'an County, my 358th Regiment will definitely lend a hand!
She was also filled with hatred.

Zhang Yuan vaguely indicated that he would deal with it later, but not now.

Turning back, he still had several things to deal with.

The first issue is "recruitment".

After stirring up trouble, you have to chase after those newcomers again.

Zhang Yuan told Zeng Jia to stop contacting him by phone and instead come to his home to meet him in person for a meal or coffee.

I should keep my distance for now, lest others have any ideas.

At the same time, in order to show its importance, it also needs to be accompanied by a signboard.

Close the door and let Zhang Ziyi out!
Ask her to rush back from Wong Kar-wai's film set so she can go with Zeng Jia to meet some girls.

Schools also use outstanding students from previous years as promotional materials for admissions, and the same applies to his side.

She was the most important person under his command.

Regardless of her recent reputation, she has won several Best Actress awards and is internationally renowned, so she still carries weight.

Moreover, others may not be willing to do this work, nor may they have the time.

But with Wong Kar-wai's films, being away for ten days or half a month won't affect filming.

Because it's very possible that it will take ten days or half a month to shoot a single usable shot.

Wong Kar-wai is that kind of person.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I didn't know what I wanted to eat, so I asked the chef to cook something first.

After the dishes were served, he glanced around, probably without taking a bite, and asked for a fresh batch.

Even the cook wanted to punch someone after hearing that.

So it doesn't matter if the chef leaves temporarily, since we won't be able to eat much anyway, and we'll still be dissatisfied.

In addition, Zhang Ziyi is the artist he has "tamed" the best, and now she does whatever he asks her to do.

When Mao Xiaotong, Tang Yixin, and the other girls saw Zhang Ziyi visiting, they were so nervous that they didn't dare to speak.

The most famous seniors, figures they could look up to.

And there's a high probability that they'll never achieve what others accomplished before the age of 30.

And Zhang Ziyi is very good at adapting her attitude to different people.

Knowing what Zhang Yuan wanted to do, they pulled these girls aside and started calling them "little sisters."

Don't pay attention to those rumors.

“Look at the market lately, every boss is being talked about in a ridiculous way.”

"Could they all be true?"

Zhang Ziyi advised with a smile.

Whether it's true or not, she knows perfectly well.

It's probably true...

But it's not appropriate to say that.

These naive girls will gradually open their eyes to the world.

It's uncertain which eye will be opened.

Things are never settled in one go.

Although they are new to the industry, they aspire to work for the biggest and most famous companies.

Just like college students who have just graduated or haven't graduated yet, they always think that they can work for a Fortune 500 company in the future.

He has ambition, but hasn't been tempered by the ways of the world.

Everyone dreams of being like Zhang Ziyi, debuting with top-tier talent.

Zhang Yuan quickly received a reply from Zeng Jia, asking her to continue following up.

"Boss, there's more good news!"

Although the matter concerning the artist has not yet been resolved, Zeng Jia is in a good mood.

"Oh, tell me."

"They contacted me from Taiwan and said they wanted to talk again."

She was referring to the movie "You Are the Apple of My Eye".

Angie Chai has found us!

It wasn't that the godmother had a change of heart.

It was the recent incident involving Teacher Jia that taught her a lesson.

She was initially resentful and thought, "You're just a young man from the mainland, why don't we fight it out if we can't win?"
Although Jiang Zhiqiang had explained it to her, the older generation always has a temper.

Besides, I can cooperate with so many companies in mainland China; if it doesn't work out, I'll just find another company to protect me.

Then we saw that Jia Jingwen and her husband suddenly reconciled, which is the biggest news in Taiwan recently.

She sensed something was wrong, so she went to inquire about it.

Only then did I realize that Teacher Jia had obtained Zhang Yuan's "help" in exchange for signing a contract.

Not only did they get the child back, they also made the Sun family keep a low profile.

She didn't know how Zhang Yuan did it.

Just like the Sun family, the less you know, the scarier it is!
Furthermore, it was discovered that Chen Chu and this "crown prince" also had a contract with him.

Behind Teacher Jia is Wu Dun, who is also a member of the Bamboo Union.

She recalled Zhang Yuan saying that she couldn't film the movie well.

Now I'm starting to believe it.

The response from the mainland was to avoid provoking them, as they also had connections.

After taking everything into consideration, the godmother's bad temper improved significantly.

They called again to discuss the distribution of profits.

Zhang Yuan estimated the time and had a general idea of ​​what would happen.

I never expected that helping Teacher Jia have a child would bring such an unexpected benefit!
It would have taken some effort, since the boss said we couldn't mess around with it.

Now things are much better; the other party has come to us on their own initiative, and we're only asking for a few concessions.

The final agreement was that Taiwan's box office would be 70% for the other side and 30% for itself.

The rest of the market gets 70%, and she gets 30%.

All copyright revenue generated outside of Taiwan belongs to the owner.

However, they cannot interfere with the filming and casting processes.

Zhang Yuan had come with the intention of making a quick buck, so he readily agreed without any intention of interfering.

This is a Taiwanese idol drama, and it's strange to forcibly insert a few mainland artists into it.

Just like how it feels very awkward to forcibly bring in a Taiwanese female lead for "Hello Mr. Billionaire".

Zhang Yuan politely said that he would personally visit them on his next trip to Taiwan.

Then he packed his bags and headed to Hengdian.

I still have to make an appearance on the set of "Reign of Assassins"... (End of Chapter)