Actor: Thank you.

Negative human emotions, if used properly, can have surprisingly effective results.

Zhang Yuan now represents anger.

The remaining Hong Kong business owners, however, began to harbor suspicions.

His anger was justified, because his show had been ruined.

The question is, was it Hua Yi who stirred things up, or was it someone else working together to stir things up?

Zhang Yuan knew that this was purely an accident.

However, whether by accident or not, the final interpretation right never rests with the parties involved.

If he had said that Hua Yi did it, others might not have believed him.

Now, Hua Yi's reaction and attitude have become evidence against him.

It's about mutual benefit.

Zhang Yuan looked intently at everyone present with eyes full of anger at the destruction of his work.

As if to say...

Stir it up!

Go ahead and cause trouble!
The filming at Ye Weixing's location was disrupted because there were no actors on set, and the crew had to stop filming.

It caused chaos on set, and the budget was cut off.

If you destroy the company, I'll just die with you!
One day, I will become a weightlifting champion and carry the weight of the two capitals and thirteen provinces of China's film and television industry on my shoulders!
His anger was perfectly justified, and no one could find fault with it.

Next, we need to force these people to make a statement.

Do you support my work and decisions?
If you don't support it, please let me know.

But at this point, no one dared to speak up and stop it, not even to act as a peacemaker.

As Zhang Yuan said, it is a fact that the production team suffered losses due to Huang Xiaoming's sudden departure.

Everyone lost money together.

The company will need to make additional investments, which means it will have to pay out less dividends.

For business people, earning less is equivalent to losing money.

Everyone lost money, but who caused it?
Zhang Yuan just asked, who let Huang Xiaoming into the film crew?
So, does this mean someone helped Huayi cause trouble, which led to everyone's losses?

This is an open conspiracy; let's lay it out.

These old guys knew what Zhang Yuan meant, but they had no choice but to follow his line of thinking.

When it comes to matters related to money, no one is unserious.

So anyone who jumps out now to "make peace" and speaks up for Hua Yi is a "traitor"!
Whoever speaks out is a traitor.

Zhang Yuan didn't even need to say a word; the rest of the people would have to wait and see.

"Why do I feel like your relationship with Huayi is a bit off?"

Because these guys are all seasoned veterans, and the idea of ​​seeking profit and avoiding harm is ingrained in their bones, no one dared to speak up.

Nobody wants to put themselves in a disadvantageous position.

snort!
Zhang Yuan chuckled inwardly.

When they have nothing to do, they team up to challenge me.

Come on?

Why aren't they forming alliances anymore?
Oh!
You guys aren't a monolithic group either.

Who do you think you're dealing with?!

They usually just rely on their seniority and the fact that they are all from Hong Kong to temporarily form a group.

If there's a real stake in the matter, won't it still be like the saying, "Husbands and wives are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately"?

Zhang Yuan knew that these people all had their own ulterior motives.

The reason they usually stop me from fighting with Huayi is simply to make it easier for my company to cooperate with Huayi.

Now that Huayi has "taken the initiative to make trouble," this prerequisite has disappeared, and they have no choice.

Zhang Yuan wanted to use this opportunity to pressure their team.

He can point a finger at anyone who objects.

"The treacherous minister has revealed himself!"

Zhang Yuan continued drinking his tea and waited quietly for a few minutes, but the private room remained eerily quiet.

Jiang Zhiqiang watched his performance with his arms crossed, fully aware of what he was doing.

Looking at his old friends, they all looked dejected.

Haha, you old guys can't even beat a young man.

It's true that I'm getting old, I've lost all my drive, I'm hesitant and indecisive, and as a result, I can only obey orders.

“Okay, since no one objects, that means we agree.” Zhang Yuan didn’t wait any longer and summarized directly.

They were all loyal ministers, not treacherous ones!
"Then, I will follow up on the negotiations with Stephen Chow."

"Furthermore, I hope everyone will cooperate and take equitable countermeasures against Hua Yi's actions this time."

"He withdrew the artists from our production team, which affected our production team."

"Alright, if you don't want to act, then none of you should act."

"Many of the projects you are currently working on will involve collaborations with artists from Huayi Brothers. I hope everyone can work together to retaliate."

"So, for the time being, don't use any of Huayi's artists."

Several people started to get restless.

You've turned your back on us, forcing us to turn our backs on you too?
That's not a good idea.

What these people seek is to achieve nothing and remain unaffected, with guaranteed income regardless of drought or flood.

Otherwise, how could the Hong Kong entertainment industry have gradually declined?

"Won't this just make things worse?"

"Yes, that's too much, it's not good."

When Zhang Yuan suggested dismantling the door, the group immediately objected.

So he immediately changed his suggestion to opening the window.

"These are the words of an experienced person."

"In that case, everyone doesn't really need to avoid Huayi's artists."

"But we have to adopt this attitude."

"If Huayi is willing to negotiate, then Huang Xiaoming can continue to act."

"This will greatly reduce our losses."

"My goal has always been to make movies and earn money. As long as I can make good movies, everything is negotiable." Zhang Yuan displayed a very mature attitude.

That way, the others can accept it too.

"But!" he suddenly changed his tone.

What if the other party doesn't agree?

"Why is Hua Yi determined to fight us to the death, insisting on targeting us and refusing to compromise?"

"If that's the case, what should we do?"

His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, were fixed on the crowd.

With one attack and one retreat, I just compromised and will do as you say.

If you can't do that, then you'll have to do it my way!

“If Huayi remains unrepentant, then we must unite and teach them a lesson.”

"Otherwise, can you trust Huayi's artists in the future?"

"If we keep filming halfway through and then leave the crew, and it happens a few more times, we'll go bankrupt."

"When eating from the same pot, you can take a few more spoonfuls if you have a big appetite, but you can't spit on others when you see them eating."

Do you all agree with what I said?

There was another moment of silence.

Indeed, as he said, this is happening on the set of "Ip Man," but what if it happens on his own project in the future?
“I agree.” Jiang Zhiqiang raised his hand in agreement: “Every profession has its rules.”

"What they're doing is no different from when gangs were rampant back in the day, hiring thugs to cause trouble on set and prevent filming from taking place."

Old Yang also raised his hand: "I agree, it really is outrageous."

With two leaders, the others had no choice but to comply.

They thought that Huayi would compromise...

But Zhang Yuan knew perfectly well that there was no room for compromise!

It's fine if it's someone else, but when it comes to me, the other person will definitely get carried away.

From "little brother" to equal, and they even pulled a trick on him, given these two brothers' personalities, it would be strange if they let it go.

No amount of persuasion from anyone can change anything.

He said, "I'm not going to steam buns, I'm just trying to save face," but actually, it's the other person who would do that.

After saying these things, he got up and left.

I have to rush back to Shanghai to take charge of the overall situation.

Sammo Hung has lost his drive and is no longer as bossy as before. The current state of the production crew is largely due to him.

After returning to the film crew, Zhang Yuan did not immediately begin filming, but instead sought out Mickey Rourke to discuss matters.

Whether it's reshooting the "Huang Liang" scenes or waiting for Huang Xiaoming to return, it will waste a lot of time.

Therefore, his current schedule is definitely not enough.

"Originally, after filming this movie, I planned to go back to China to rest for a while."

"So, you're not in a rush, right?"

"That's one way to put it, but according to the contract, extending the filming period requires paying the actor on a daily basis."

Zhang Yuan nodded helplessly; this was agreed upon.

Most of the losses he anticipated would occur here.

Foreign actors are paid very high fees.

"Sure, we'll reorganize things and give you a solution."

“Okay, for your sake.” Mickey shrugged.

With money to be made, good food and drinks, and Zhang Yuan being quite savvy, the other party agreed relatively smoothly.

Beep beep beep... I had just finished chatting with this person when my phone rang urgently.

"Hey, is there really a problem on your end?"

Fan Bingbing sounded nervous as she spoke.

"Yes, there's been a problem."

"Xiao Ming has been recalled by Hua Yi."

"I told you so!" Fan Xiaopang exclaimed upon hearing this.

"Then what do you do now?"

"After the meeting in Hong Kong, there will be some pressure. If Hua Yi compromises and lets Xiao Ming continue acting, then everything will be fine."

"Do you think they'll let Xiaoming come back?"

"Of course not!" Zhang Yuan replied with absolute certainty.

"Only those who don't understand Huayi would have such fantasies."

As they were talking, the assistant came up to him with his phone.

The screen displays a pinned message on the newly launched Weibo app page.

Huang Xiaoming announces his withdrawal from the "Ip Man 2" production team!

"Heh heh, they've already cut off our escape route without even needing any stimulation."

"It seems his temper is even worse than I imagined." Zhang Yuan was actually pleased, as everything turned out as he had expected.

"Okay, I have to go now, I need to take care of some official business... Oh, and don't forget about the Double 11 application on Taobao."

"Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll handle these chores." Knowing he was facing a lot of trouble, Fan Bingbing didn't bother him any further.

Zhang Yuan had just hung up with him when he made another call.

"Mr. Yang, it seems that what we discussed before needs to be brought forward."

Before going to Hong Kong, he called Yang Chen.

We should always have a contingency plan. What if Huang Xiaoming can't come back and the role becomes available?
After much thought, he decided that the role needed to be appealing, skilled in martial arts, and have a certain level of fame, so that he could help attract box office revenue.

Considering all this, it seems that among the people I have a good relationship with, only Nicholas Tse is capable of taking on this important task.

Wu Jing isn't bad, but his appearance is lacking, and his current fame can't compare to Young Master Xie's.

Nicholas Tse is Yang Chen's main artist, so he was contacted in advance to arrange his schedule.

Mr. Xie previously filmed a Wing Chun TV series. Not only has he practiced Wing Chun, but that series was also directed by Sammo Hung.

His arrival was seamless, and he was already familiar with the action choreography team.

In addition, he can carry the box office in mainland China, and if he comes, he can carry the box office in Hong Kong, which is just right.

"Okay, I'll arrange it with Nicholas right away. Time is tight, so we need to coordinate well."

"Understood, I will pay him a higher fee than the market rate."

"No need, you're friends, it's only right that you help each other out."

Old Yang is quite savvy.

And that's why he would raise his hand during previous votes.

Nicholas Tse is one of his favorites, so it's always a good thing that he can join the cast of "Ip Man," a sequel that has already achieved box office success.

He quickly settled the matter with the actors and informed Sammo Hung about it.

"Nicholas Tse is good, he's very hardworking." The big brother was also very satisfied when he heard that it was him who was replacing him, because he was familiar with him.

As long as the production crew can operate normally and filming is completed smoothly, nothing else matters.

I was busy until late at night coordinating the filming schedule with the crew.

I finally had some free time when I received a call from Zeng Jia.

"Boss, did you see Huang Xiaoming's Weibo post today?"

“I saw it, but it might not have been posted by him. Hua Yi Yu has a public relations team.”

Zhang Yuan considered whether he should put in a good word with Brother Xiaoming through Fan Bingbing.

After careful consideration, it seems best to postpone it for now.

It's pointless to say anything now, because he definitely has no choice in the matter.

"In short, the announcement of their withdrawal from the filming of 'Ip Man 2' was issued in their name, and everyone in the industry knows about it."

"Ordinary viewers, if they pay attention, should already know this."

"Your reputation isn't very good now because of this."

“There is public opinion that says you are a tyrant on set and that you drove Huang Xiaoming away.”

Zhang Yuan thought about it and agreed!

After Xiaoming got injured, he left the production team, saying that I forced him out. How fitting.

"You're calling me a tyrant on stage... damn it!"

"Do you think this counts as a compliment?" Zhang Yuan asked, stroking his chin.

Zeng Jiaxin said my boss is really broad-minded.

That makes sense; an artist who lacks real talent and isn't up to par really can't live up to the title of "drama tyrant."

"If I wanted to dominate, I could be turned into a spinning top by Huang Xiaoming," Zhang Yuan complained.

"Okay." Zeng Jia felt that he was telling the truth after listening.

"Forget it, don't use smear tactics to deal with Brother Xiaoming, I can't bear to do it."

"Because I'm kind."

Zeng Jia: ...

"The public relations focus was on Hua Yi's sudden decision not to let him participate in the filming."

"Then they amplified the issue of the production team suing Hua Yi."

"Using legal issues to dilute entertainment topics."

"The amount of losses suffered by the production crew can be exaggerated slightly when spreading information online."

"Let it ferment for a few days before announcing that Nicholas Tse has joined the cast. Give him the title of 'firefighter' and do some positive publicity. That way, I can say I've done right by the Eagle King."

"As for the title of 'drama tyrant'..."

"It may not be a bad thing, because humans are naturally inclined to admire the strong."

"However, it's not acceptable to remain silent about their public relations efforts."

"But don't bother explaining, it's useless."

"Therefore, we have to use diffusion tactics."

“Understood,” Zeng Jia replied immediately.

The so-called diffusion tactic means that if I'm not doing well, no one else should either.

A tyrant on set?

There are too many domineering actors!

Is Zhou Xun not a tyrant on set?
Zhang Hanyu could also be one.

Feng Dapao wasn't a tyrant on set, nor did he boss people around.

The bearded man has become even more of a domineering figure on set, and he's incredibly adept at tormenting the actors.

Chen was born into a "drama queen" in Harbin's music scene, and he even dared to perform at New Year's Eve galas.

In terms of domineering, people in Huayi are much more domineering than I am.

Let's see who dominates whom.

Zhang Yuan wasn't worried about this; his agents were much more mature than before and could handle it well.

Zhang Yuan twisted his neck and excitedly muttered to himself.

"Then, it's time to get those Hong Kong bosses to keep their promises!" (End of Chapter)