Actor: Thank you.

"So it really is a romance movie?"

The following afternoon, the group emerged from the small screening room in the large courtyard.

After watching "Love in a Puff," Cheng Hao looked at him with a face full of surprise.

"Who do you take me for?"

"I already said it's a romance movie."

Although it's a Category III film, it has different aspects.

"Okay, okay, I guess I misunderstood you." Cheng Hao patted his left arm.

However, someone also took pictures of his right arm.

Brother Qian also looked at him with a surprised expression.

Not only did their expressions match Cheng Hao's, but their words were exactly the same.

"It really is a romance movie!"

Zhang Yuan looked at him and revealed a triumphant smile.

"You want to watch Category III movies? I've got them for you."

"How was the viewing?"

Brother Qian scratched his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "Not bad!"

"What do you think?" he asked, turning back to the friends from the music industry who had also visited last time.

"it is good."

"good."

"Quite good looking."

"I don't like it. What bullshit love! It's not enjoyable at all!" the eagle complained in a rough voice.

She couldn't stand the delicate and affected way of expressing emotions in Hong Kong.

If you let her watch Wong Kar-wai's movies, she'll fall asleep five or six times halfway through.

Besides these people, there were two others who seemed rather apprehensive.

It's the "Chopstick Brothers"!
Xiao Yang and Wang Taili were also invited by him.

When they arrived, the two of them were dumbfounded.

Is this a residence?

This is a yard, not a basketball court.

As soon as he entered the door, he started singing a song praising the house, and it was genuine.

I already knew he was rich last time.

Anyone who can afford a courtyard house within the second ring road of Beijing is definitely rich.

I never imagined they were that rich!
The two of them were speechless for a long time.

Then I remembered that when I visited his house last time, he seemed to have casually mentioned that he had a better house.

It seems this is the "better" one.

"So this is how much money celebrities make..." they thought to themselves.

But money was just the beginning. When they met other visiting guests, they were even more excited than before.

These people are all top figures in the Chinese music scene!

Those are all my idols.

He was so excited that he couldn't speak.

Even after the staff from the Central Motion Picture Corporation came to help put on the movie and everyone quieted down to watch, the two were still incredibly excited.

The movie, which had lasted almost two hours, was over by then, and I finally felt a little better.

"We'll have an open-air barbecue in the east courtyard later, both Western and Chinese styles are available."

Chinese style is skewers, while Western style is steak cooked in a closed oven with a thermometer.

A barbecue area has been specially set up in the open space between the garden pond and swimming pool in the east courtyard.

Not only the layout, but also the outdoor waterproof sofa, coffee table, and parasols are all provided.

"You asked me to bring a fan, is it for grilling skewers?" Brother Qian asked, holding a decorative paper fan in his hand.

"Otherwise, I don't collect these things."

Zhang Yuan snatched it away, saying, "Here you go!"

It makes Qian Ge feel sorry for him.

The fan was painted with the image of pine trees and cranes symbolizing longevity, but it ended up being used to roast chicken wings.

Needless to say, the food and drink consisted of plenty of meat and fish.

Today, Wang Fei brought his eldest daughter along as well.

The child wanted to eat pizza.

"Okay, I'll have someone build an authentic Italian pizza oven right away, the kind that's baked with fruitwood."

"Next time you come, I'll cook it for you right here."

As Xiao Yang and Wang Taili ate their steaks and listened to these words, they thought to themselves, "The lives of the rich are truly wonderful!"
While eating, the two of them also mustered up the courage to talk to people in the music industry.

Zhang Yuan also helped with the introductions and struck up a conversation.

It's quite obvious that the musicians in the music industry aren't very interested in them.

why?
Wild road!
These two are definitely self-taught.

One question is all it takes to kill you.

Who is your master?
Oh, I didn't have a teacher, I taught myself.

Get out of here!

Based on this hierarchy of contempt, Zhang Yuan thought he wasn't at home, but rather at a crosstalk theater.

snort!
Valve.

The Chopstick Brothers, in particular, not only lack a master, but also only gained some online fame through their quirky music videos.

A typical example of "non-mainstream".

In the eyes of these people, he is no different from Dao Lang and others.

Not only Zhang Yuan noticed their arrogance, but the Chopstick Brothers also gradually sensed it.

After closing up for the evening, Zhang Yuan saw off the people from the music industry, but kept the two brothers behind.

"Are you feeling unwell?" he asked directly.

"what?"

"I said, isn't it painful to be looked down upon?"

"Hehehe..." Xiao Yang chuckled dryly.

Wang Taili, on the other hand, looked completely indifferent.

He was older and had seen this kind of thing many times.

“Being born into poverty is not a disgrace; a true man is one who can bend and stretch.” Zhang Yuan said casually.

“A few years ago, I would have encountered the same thing every day.”

"Those with connections, those with influence, and those who are famous teachers naturally look down on us peasants."

“Prejudice in people’s hearts is like a mountain.”

"You mean we need to have the spirit of the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains?"

"Slowly remove the mountain of prejudice through action?" Xiao Yang began reading comprehension.

"Foolish Old Man my foot!" Zhang Yuan said with a face full of disdain.

"What era are we living in? These days, people use detonators to move mountains."

"Just blow up the mountain!"

In ancient times, people used pickaxes to dig bit by bit; even now, the least they can do is use machinery.

The same goes for becoming famous. In the early years, it took a lot of hard work to achieve it. Now that we're in the internet age, why are we still using that old method?
"I invited you here today not only to let you get to know people in the music industry... after all, you two are also enthusiasts."

The two men chuckled awkwardly, but things didn't go well; their enthusiasm was met with indifference.

“There is something even more important.”

"Youku Video will be launching a series of short film support projects called 'Eleven Degrees of Youth'."

"We will select eleven groups to shoot short films, which will be heavily promoted on the platform."

"And I have just become a shareholder of Youku."

"We are now formally inviting both of you to participate in this filming project!"

Actually, the two of them could have entered without his invitation.

Because many people liked the short film "Memoirs of a Male Prostitute" from a few years ago, and it had a very high number of online views, Youku had already included them in its shortlist.

Now that he's the one announcing it, the result is the same, but the procedure is different, so this favor is on his behalf.

This is called the classic of the Han Dynasty: governing by non-action.

"This project is supported by China Film Group Corporation and will be exhibited offline. If done well, it can even win awards."

"And I will have director Ning Hao serve as your technical consultant to help you create even better works."

"Ning Hao is currently filming in XJ. When he returns, I will have him sit down and talk with you in detail."

"The project itself doesn't have a high budget, but I'll help you with the equipment, venue, and even the actors."

Zhang Yuan pulled out a document containing a list of all the actors he was associated with.

"If you need anyone from here later, you can come to me and I'll help you negotiate."

The two of them were completely bewildered.

Upon seeing this cast list, my pupils dilated in shock.

Among them are many A-list celebrities!
Zhang Yuan stood up and put his hands on their shoulders.

"I will provide you with all the manpower, material resources, and financial resources you need for blasting the mountain."

"What you need to do is to conjure up a detonator for me!"

"Smash the arrogance of those people!"

"So that when they see you again in the future, they will be as friendly and enthusiastic as dogs seeing a bone."

Positive reinforcement is good, but negative reinforcement is even more effective.

First, show them your situation to give them a jolt.

Then give them a chance to stand up.

"The opportunity is right here, do you want it?"

"Answer me!" Zhang Yuan clapped his hands together forcefully, and both of them trembled.

When Jackson passed away, Wang Taili got drunk and hugged Xiao Yang, crying loudly, saying that we had to do something.

Just like some people who suddenly realize their mistakes after the death of a loved one.

They probably live a good and stable life most of the time.

I didn't want to disrupt the calm surface of daily life, so I buried my inner dreams deep at the bottom of the lake.

But the passing of others makes us realize the preciousness of life and the finiteness of time.

"If you don't go crazy now, you'll be too old..." This is a popular saying these days.

"Can we...can we do it?"

Xiao Yang was young, with a sharp glint in his eyes.

On the contrary, Wang Taili, who had made boastful claims, became somewhat hesitant in the face of such an impact.

The older a person gets, the less drive they have.

It's not only related to the burden of life, but also to the physiological decline in hormone secretion. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it means that the body's internal heat is not as strong.

“As the Buddhist saying goes, the present mind is unattainable, the past mind is unattainable, and the future mind is unattainable.” Zhang Yuan put into practice what he had learned a few days ago.

"We didn't do it in the past, we won't do it now, and we won't do it in the future."

"When should we do it?"

"answer me!"

His words made their ears ring.

"Right now!" Zhang Yuan patted them on the shoulders again.

Pain can cause the body to actively increase blood circulation, which can boost energy.

"Do you want this opportunity?"

"think."

"louder."

"Yes!" the two shouted in unison.

"Great, very energetic!" Zhang Yuan clapped his hands, then reached out and took two documents from his assistant, handing them to the two of them.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"But opportunities don't come for free."

"These two documents were sent to you both in the name of my agency, requesting you to sign a contract."

"You can become artists in my company as a group."

"And I will provide you with this opportunity."

"If they do well, I will provide them with more financial support."

"Releasing a single, releasing an album, and even making a feature film are all things that are just around the corner."

When he said that before, the two of them might not have fully believed him.

But after seeing so many big names in the music industry today, and knowing they have a good relationship with him, these two have come to believe it even if they didn't want to.

"Wait a moment, I have a question." Xiao Yang raised his hand at this moment.

"Please say."

"You just said you're a shareholder of Youku?"

“That’s right, fresh out of the oven, genuine.” Zhang Yuan nodded confidently.

Wang Taili then realized what was happening.

What the hell!

I missed the most important information.

He's a shareholder of the platform, so does that mean we have a guaranteed minimum return when we open the loot boxes?

Cheng Hao was trying not to laugh.

This guy is really good at conning people!

The two grown men were stunned.

They are very good at leveraging their strengths.

Moreover, unlike those bosses who "don't give injections or medicine, just sit down and chat," relying solely on empty boasting, he is better at letting the other party experience it for themselves.

"Please consider it and give me an answer as soon as possible."

"Time waits for no one. Once the project starts, who knows when we'll have another opportunity like this?" Zhang Yuan said, and then readily saw the two off.

"Dandan, go pour two glasses of champagne for me and your sister Cheng Hao to celebrate."

"If you like it, pour yourself a glass too."

"So confident, huh?" Cheng Hao swayed her hips as she stepped forward.

"If you were in their position, would you give up this opportunity?"

"No." The good older sister answered without even thinking.

"Yes, because you're a smart person. You know that opportunities are rare, and you won't dwell on those pointless costs."

“They are intelligent people, so I believe they will agree.”

"If they disagree, then they are idiots, and I don't associate with idiots."

"Hehehe..." Cheng Hao covered her mouth and chuckled: "You're too much."

"But I like you like this, so spirited."

"He's even more handsome than when he's holding back."

Cheng Hao didn't understand what was so special about these two people, but since Zhang Yuan valued them so much, she treated them as honored guests.

Clink, the two tulip cups made a soft, crisp sound.

After swallowing the bubbly, sweet champagne to moisten his throat, Zhang Yuancai continued.

"The celebration isn't just about the two of them."

"And the shortlist for this year's Hundred Flowers Awards has been released."

"Take a look." Zhang Yuan took a printed A4 sheet of paper.

Cheng Hao glanced at it and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

The shortlist for Best Picture includes Bodyguards and Assassins, Confucius, The Message, Ip Man, Mulan, The Founding of a Republic, Painted Skin, If You Are the One, Iron Man, and The Great Earthquake.

There are a total of ten Best Picture nominees.

Zhang Yuan has acted in five films, accounting for half of them!
He also starred in films such as "Bodyguards and Assassins", "The Message", "Ip Man", and "Painted Skin".

All four films nominated him for Best Actor.

On the other hand, Lao Han also nominated him for Best Supporting Actor for "The Founding of a Republic".

So he has five individual nominations!
Zhang Yuan wanted to stand on the table and shout.

"Who else!"

Cheng Hao didn't say anything to congratulate him, but simply reached out and hugged him.

"I have a few questions."

"You said."

"Since you can get so many nominations, why force Hua Yi to nominate you?"

“If it were before, I would definitely have let it go,” Zhang Yuan replied, taking a deep breath.

"But not now!"

"What's mine must be mine."

"Even if it's just to save face, we have to win!"

"Otherwise, what will outsiders think of me?"

"If I become spineless when I encounter Huayi, how can I compete with them?"

It was only at this moment that her older sister realized what was happening.

Yup!

He has now sold his shares in Huayi, and the other party has withdrawn their investment from his company.

As a result, the two sides will no longer have any cooperative relationship.

If they're not an opponent, then what are they!
My older sister is an actress, so when she talks about film and television companies, she has a subservient mentality ingrained in her.

But he was completely different.

What is the purpose of breaking free from the chains?
To turn things around!

I was polite to you before I broke free, and I'm still polite to you after I broke free. Then what the hell was the point of me breaking free?
"You're amazing." Cheng Hao looked at him intently and praised him.

"This is nothing."

"Believe it or not, give me a few more years, and I can ride on their heads."

"I believe you, I'll believe whatever you say."

“But… don’t think I’m being pessimistic.” Cheng Hao said, anticipating the situation.

"I believe that one day you will be stronger than anyone else."

"However, is it too early to celebrate the Hundred Flowers Awards right now?"

"Although you have nominated many people, none can surpass you."

"But what if we don't get it?"

"I'm afraid you won't be able to accept it when the time comes."

"I understand!" Zhang Yuan gently smoothed her hair.

“You’re not only afraid that I won’t be able to accept it, but you’re also afraid that I’ll go and create the Hundred Flowers Award. However, the interests behind this award are very complicated, and you’re afraid that I’ll suffer losses.”

“You really know everything.” Cheng Hao breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he understood.

Whether or not you win an award sometimes depends on more than just your skill level.

"It's okay, if we didn't get it, we didn't get it."

"I don't make a living from awards."

Zhang Yuan replied with a relaxed expression.

But Cheng Hao didn't know that what he was thinking was that the Hundred Flowers Awards might give him so many nominations but not award him any prizes.

Then I would try to infiltrate the organizer, the China Film Association.

Once I slowly climb up to a management position, hehe!
If I don't mess up the awards and cripple each of the old guys who didn't vote for me, then you're lucky to be alive!
Amitabha Buddha, whether the abbot is kind or not depends on your behavior. (End of Chapter)