Actor: Thank you.

Humans are naturally drawn to strength, a survival instinct stemming from primitive times.

This continues to this day as a high recognition of successful people, regardless of their industry.

They might even abandon morality and the concept of right and wrong.

Seeing Zhang Yuan easily handle Jiang Yiyan, a senior professional, many of the female onlookers who were already quite interested in Zhang Yuan, this popular male star, showed even more admiration.

Many young women, especially during their crushes and romantic relationships, become infatuated with more assertive men.

However, after spending a long time together, one may feel that the other person is too domineering and that one has no "freedom".

At this point, a "male best friend" who is good at showing concern and care will appear.

Of course, in the current situation, Zhang Yuan has no interest in these girls and it won't come to that.

However, while the girls were excited, a few of them didn't look too good.

As girls themselves, their reactions to the situation were quite different from those of the others.

These are Tang Yixing, Mao Xiaotong, and others that Zhang Yuan had Zeng Jia contact before...

They were all called in to try on costumes, and they all followed the cheering crowd to the "Reign of Assassins" set.

What just happened looked like a pig being slaughtered for the New Year in the countryside.

Zhang Yuan swiftly killed a pig, and the surrounding villagers were certain that they would soon have meat to eat.

Even if you don't get any meat, watching the excitement is still a form of entertainment.

But the first thought that came to these people after seeing the "slaughtering of the New Year pig" was that they didn't want to be that "pig".

While other girls admire strong men, these girls are thinking, "I hope that strength doesn't fall on my own head."

Just this morning, a girl who was only a few years older than them was "kicked out" of the film crew.

Because Zhang Yuan had spoken to the director.

Then Zhang Jianing took over the other person's role.

Because Zhang Yuan had spoken to the director.

An actor's decision to stay or leave is simply a matter of a single thought.

If Zhang Jianing hadn't met the other party by chance, she wouldn't have had this thought, nor would she have made this decision to stay or leave.

It truly is a matter of life and death in a single thought.

The young actors work hard, making several or even dozens of trips back and forth, and then they are recognized, even after the contract is signed.

Even if someone tells you to leave, you still have to leave.

That's just how actors' luck is.

The same applies to other industries.

For example, you are an accountant with average abilities.

Some of my classmates went to state-owned enterprises, and some went to foreign companies.

Those who do well in the industry go on to work for one of the Big Four banks.

Seeing that other people have respectable jobs and earn several times, even ten times, more than you.

He could only work for a small, run-down company.

but!

What if this tiny, run-down company is actually a newly established Alibaba, JD.com, Xiaomi, or ByteDance?
These companies do indeed have employees ranked in the top 10 or so who are just accountants or support staff, yet they still manage to earn stock options and bonuses along the way.

According to Lei Jun... that's incredibly annoying!

There's such a thing as "luck" in life.

But whether this "luck" is yours or not is not entirely up to you.

For Tang Yixing, Mao Xiaotong, Tan Songyun, and Reyizha, being able to get into the "Empresses in the Palace" cast was their good fortune.

This drama was the starting point for the fame of these actors.

And they're not stupid. The scale of this production team, the director and the main actors—it's obviously something extraordinary, far beyond what those small, run-down production teams can compare to.

The problem is, whether this "luck" belongs to them is still questionable.

Especially after seeing Zhang Jianing's incident.

The other party sent people to contact us several times, and their meaning was very clear: they wanted to sign a contract with us.

But we hesitated and kept putting it off.

So, will we be the next ones to be suddenly asked to leave the production crew?

The girls all looked stiff and exchanged glances.

Even if director Zheng Xiaolong cherishes his actors, he might not agree to kick us all out at once.

But we just saw what happened to Jiang Yiyan.

The most painful thing in life is being alive but having no money.

The most painful thing about filming is being on set but not having any scenes to film.

You came for nothing, and you acted for nothing.

Zhang Yuan didn't intend to make an example of Jiang Yiyan, but in the eyes of the monkey, everyone is like a chicken.

These girls were terrified when faced with a man who could decide their life or death with a single sentence.

Everyone else was laughing, but they felt like crying.

The girls cheered and made Zhang Jianing go forward to thank them.

Zhang Yuan then asked his assistant to buy drinks for everyone.

He took a group photo with the girls and chatted casually for a while.

"It's alright, you and your uncle don't need to worry too much," he reassured Zhang Jianing, who seemed a little embarrassed.

It's something I do casually, and I don't care about it at all.

But the other person's manners were impeccable, so he thought it was quite good.

My impression of this girl has deepened.

"No, this job opportunity is hard-won, and I still want to express my sincere gratitude."

The girl nodded and bowed very formally.

[Received a thank you from Zhang Jianing: Performance skills +1, self-control +1, resilience +1!]

Zhang Yuan nodded. Whether in appearance or in personality, she was a girl who could handle things quite well.

"Also, my uncle asked me to send his regards to you."

"He wants me to invite you to dinner as a way of thanking you."

"No need for that, it's a small matter."

He waved his hand dismissively.

Zhang Jianing smiled in response, but the girls pursed their lips and shook their heads.

It's a small matter.

Solving our problem is a piece of cake.

After the assistant arrived, the drinks were served.

"If you have time in Beijing later, you can come visit my company."

“I’ll have my agent meet with you,” Zhang Yuan said after a moment’s thought.

There was no strong sense that it was mandatory to sign.

However, if both parties feel it's a good fit, it can be considered.

Artists from very humble backgrounds and with very poor conditions will face a problem.

Greedy!

People are greedy, but the poor are even more short-sighted.

We can't blame them; after all, they've already tried their best to survive.

Most artists from humble backgrounds prefer to work independently because they don't want to share profits with their management companies.

Therefore, he did not force anyone. If he absolutely had to have this person, he should have brought it up before giving the role as a condition for the exchange.

Zhang Yuan has a natural compassion for people from impoverished backgrounds and doesn't want to appear in a "bullying" manner.

"Boss." Just as he was saying this, Brother Long stepped forward.

"I've noticed a lot more paparazzi lately, especially since I came to Hengdian."

He cautioned, meaning there are too many girls now, and what if the paparazzi take pictures again?

"I see."

The paparazzi were not only there because he went to the film studio; ever since he became a "troublemaker," entertainment reporters have been in a state of excitement, launching attacks everywhere.

It's perfectly normal to keep an eye on him, who's currently very popular.

"I'm so sorry, everyone."

"I have to get to work now, so I'll have to say goodbye for now." He personally greeted the girls and saw them off.

"Teacher Zhang Yuan." But a short while later, Zhang Jianing returned.

"Don't call me 'teacher,' it sounds uncomfortable. Just call me by my name." Zhang Yuan turned to her: "Is there anything else?"

"We'll talk about dinner later, see if I have time."

“No.” She shook her head gently.

"It's not about food. I know you're very busy."

"A few friends just asked me to ask you something."

"Oh?" Zhang Yuan squinted and looked around.

"Just tell me what it is."

"They asked you if you wouldn't be allowed to act if you didn't sign with the company?" Zhang Jianing said vaguely, clearly not wanting to be a messenger.

But there was nothing they could do about it.

Those girls flattered and deceived her, showering her with compliments.

Zhang Yuan immediately understood after hearing this.

Did you sign with my company?

"No."

"That settles it then." Zhang Yuan guessed what the girls were thinking: "Also, tell them to come to me personally if they need anything."

"What does it mean to push you to the front?"

"Go ahead, just focus on filming."

Ms. Zhang nodded in agreement and then quickly left. However, his words did not dispel the doubts of these people.

Those who received Ms. Zhang's reply remained uneasy.

"Boss, you're very popular."

Zhang Yuqi, dressed in a bright red traditional Chinese wedding gown, approached with a smile.

"Would you like me to help you choose? Which girl is the easiest to get close to? Which girl is the most fun?" This Miss Zhang is completely different from the one before.

They have a strong service-oriented mindset.

"You have this skill?" Zhang Yuan stared at her blankly.

"Women understand women best; I can tell just by smelling them," Zhang Yuqi replied with considerable confidence.

"Forget it, he's so young, it's not easy for him to make a living like this." Zhang Yuan said listlessly.

"Also, do less of this kind of thing in the future," he reminded her.

In the entertainment industry, introducing someone to a "girlfriend" is a skill that can be exchanged for resources, and many people do this.

Only Zheng Xiaolong can be considered a proper director; otherwise, it's unimaginable how many benefits the many young women and wives in the "Empresses in the Palace" crew could have gained.

For example, Li Shaohong's "Dream of the Red Chamber" production team...

In many industries, women are a resource.

"It's all consensual, even if it means self-degradation."

"But dragging others into this mess and aiding and abetting evil is unacceptable," Zhang Yuan pointed at Zhang Yuqi, offering a reminder.

"If you are King Zhou, then how about I be the fox?" She was not only unafraid, but also licked her lips.

It has a sly, foxy scent...

As a woman, she was much smarter than Jiang Yiyan.

"Well... we'll talk about it later."

"I think your outfit is nice."

"Understood, I'll borrow it from the props team in a bit," she replied excitedly.

Not only did she completely immerse herself in the role, Zhang Yuan felt that she seemed to have even transcended the role.

The entire night was spent filming some "dramatic scenes" with Lin Xilei.

They changed into costumes and recited their lines face-to-face.

He's ready to film action scenes anytime, but the other party isn't ready yet.

I tried it out, but I couldn't keep up with my own pace at all.

Yang Ziqiong made a special trip to see it, and shook her head after seeing it.

It's not because Lin Xilei played badly; she's not a professional, so we can't expect too much.

It's because Zhang Yuan practiced a few moves and still managed to hit it very well.

Both the results and the speed are very professional.

That's why she shook her head.

It's such a pity!

I'd heard from others that his action scenes were fantastic.

Now that I see it, it's true.

However, the current market is already in the late stages of the action movie era.

It's such a pity that "geniuses" are born in this era.

"What's wrong? Did I not do a good job lining up just now?" Zhang Yuan noticed her expression and deliberately went up to ask her during the break.

"No, that's good." My older sister shared her thoughts.

Having made action movies for half my life, it's really hard to watch the industry decline.

She was considered lucky because her family was well-off, allowing her to mingle in high society and access other types of excellent resources.

Kara Hui and Cheng Pei-pei are the ones who are truly pitiful!

She was a leading lady back then, a top female action star who could work 300 days a year.

Suddenly one day, the market abandoned us!
After her comeback, Cheng Pei-pei could only play minor supporting roles.

Kara Hui could only earn a fixed salary at TVB and had to go door-to-door to beg younger directors for work opportunities.

"There's nothing we can do about it, times have changed," Zhang Yuan sighed.

"But I think the problem lies not with the audience, but with the industry professionals."

"Even if a dish is delicious, if you eat the same thing every day, the audience will get tired of it."

"We need to be flexible."

“Oh yeah, your movie ‘Ip Man’ did pretty well at the box office,” Yang Ziqiong pondered.

Zhang Yuan did not continue speaking.

He realized that Li Lianjie should have already taken on the role of Fahai in "The Legend of the White Snake".

It was all for the sake of promoting the movie featuring Huang Shengyi.

Even though everyone knows this film can't surpass Tsui Hark's "Green Snake," it will still be compared to Zhao Wenzhuo's "Great Mighty Dragon" version of Fahai.

They knew perfectly well that it was all to promote the female lead.

But Lao Li still accepted the call.

Not only because the other party offered extremely high pay, but also because of the favors done to director Cheng Xiaodong and producer Cui Baozhu.

These two are his friends, which is why they acted in this terrible movie.

In the action film industry, it's always the same few people, all connected to each other.

It's all older generation playing, there's no fresh blood at all, so what's the point of playing?

After filming a few shots, we went back to the hotel to rest.

Not long after I entered the house, Zhang Yuqi came to knock on the door.

"I just got back, I'm going to take a shower first."

"Stop washing, I can't wait!"

After saying that, he started changing his clothes.

The red makeup really suited her; she looked stunning.

It's just that he rarely sees anyone so proactive, which makes Zhang Yuan start thinking about the question of "who sleeps with whom" again.

Nothing was said that night, except that they fought with increasing ferocity.

Zhang Yuqi had no scenes to film the next day, so she didn't need to get up early.

They are indeed physically strong and can withstand the test.

Just like last time, he made grand pronouncements before the competition, rambled on during the competition, and finally fell silent.

...

"Hey."

"Hey?"

Zhang Yuan quickly nudged her with his hand.

no response.

"Zhang Yuqi?"

Still no response.

"Zhang Shuang!"

Zhang Yuan was so scared that he started calling her by her real name.

Still no movement.

That was awesome, so awesome...

He slapped her across the face.

"Heh..." He finally let out a long breath, covered his face, and got up.

You slapped me?

"Emergency treatment, the only way out."

Zhang Yuan quickly explained that even if others didn't say anything, this person would retaliate.

"I think I just fainted," Ms. Zhang recalled, rubbing her teeth.

"I think I vaguely saw Buddha."

Zhang Yuan: …

I almost sent this person to the Western Paradise.

Although going to heaven is a good thing, one cannot actually go to heaven.

There is a famous scripture in India called the Kama Sutra, also known as the Kama Sutra.

The content focuses on gender culture and philosophy.

Throughout history, there have indeed been many spiritual concepts that combine "dual cultivation."

Because whether through medication or dual cultivation, reaching a state of mental emptiness is considered by many religions to be the closest state to divinity.

Zhang Yuan thought for a moment, "I've even learned how to help people 'cultivate'."

Sure enough, it wasn't just Zhang Yuqi who immersed herself in the role.

I also became immersed in the role.

Lu Zhu is a monk, and it's quite reasonable for him to help others get closer to the divine.

He was feeling joy at helping others when he heard an incredibly seductive voice.

At the same time, an index finger flicked his chin.

"I still want to see Buddha." Zhang Yuqi lay on her side on the couch, her already curvaceous figure displaying a rather beautiful curve.

"But if I faint next time, you can slap me and yell at me if you want."

"But don't hit me with your hands."

"Then what do we use?" Zhang Yuan was about to ask when he realized what was going on.

No, there's a fox spirit in the room.

This humble monk must subdue it today! (End of Chapter)