Actor: Thank you.

"Mr. Zhang Yuan, as Mr. Guo Degang's junior fellow disciple, what are your thoughts on the recent incident of Deyuan Society disciples assaulting a reporter?"

A few days later, at a business event, a reporter asked Zhang Yuan a question.

He has been keeping a low profile lately and going out less.

I'm afraid of being asked these kinds of questions.

Because it's not a good answer.

Support or oppose?

It's easy to end up pleasing neither side.

Especially for the Beijing TV station, they only reached a settlement at the beginning of the year, and it would be very troublesome to cause trouble again.

But at this moment, he changed his mind.

Upon hearing this question, his expression turned slightly serious, and he spoke with righteous indignation.

"Hitting someone is definitely wrong."

"Any illegal incident should be handed over to the public security authorities for handling."

"That is indeed the case now. Li Heibiao has been detained and released on the due date."

"But is it right for reporters to just barge into other people's homes?"

Why haven't the people who trespassed been punished?

“I have no problem with polite journalists, like you guys,” Zhang Yuan gestured to the people in front of him.

"I will answer your questions properly, and you can also get the job done."

"But artists are people too, and we also have our own lives."

"Violating someone's privacy is infuriating."

"In particular, some TV reporters are deliberately targeting celebrities."

"I want to ask journalists like this, do they really respect others?"

"This behavior only tarnishes the reputation of other legitimate journalists!"

He launched into a tirade of righteous indignation.

The reporters who were interviewing were very excited.

Finally, a big job is coming!

When popular celebrities express their opinions on trending topics, they tend to be quite outspoken and not the kind who try to evade the issue.

Now I'll have something to write about when I get back!
Zhang Yuan not only ranted during the on-site interview, but also posted about it on Weibo after returning home.

"Using the title of a journalist to do despicable things."

"This is a disgrace to the 20 credentialed journalists across the country!"

That's right, more than 20 press cards have been issued nationwide!

So this is very common; you can get it by passing an exam and applying.

The two people who forced their way into Teacher Guo's house had proper press credentials.

Don't think of certificates as something sacred, as if having a press card automatically makes you a legitimate journalist.

Does having a Level 2 Construction Engineer certificate automatically make you a building engineer?

Some people just like taking exams or getting certifications so they can make money or get professional titles.

What is noble is never the profession itself, but the person who practices it.

Good people are good at everything, while bad people are a cancer in any industry.

Zhang Yuan's repeated "statements" on traditional media and online platforms immediately attracted huge attention.

As everyone knows, netizens, besides spreading conspiracy theories, are all about the thrill of battle.

Teacher Guo initiated the team fight, and before the hype had died down, he took the initiative to go to the opposing lane.

So enjoyable!
These days, Mr. Guo's reputation is not as mixed as it is in later generations.

Actually, his bad reputation is of his own making, especially after the birth of his youngest son.

At this moment, the conflict between father and son was not apparent, and the conflict between master and disciple was suppressed by himself.

Therefore, Mr. Guo's "non-mainstream" image at this time was very popular!
The forced closure of the business has prompted many people to curse and criticize those in charge.

He has many supporters; otherwise, why would Teacher Guo have been so "arrogant" at the beginning?

Now that Zhang Yuan has caught up, he has even more supporters.

"Breaking into a private residence? Back in North America, the director would just pull out a gun and shoot you dead!"

One person said this, and it received a lot of likes.

At that time, the North American "castle law" was still considered sacred by the Chinese.

"These reporters only know how to publish vulgar news; they should have been beaten up a long time ago!"

Some people were also holding back their urge to beat someone up.

In fact, Feng Xiaogang had said something similar years ago, in front of reporters.

However, Director Feng is shrewd; he doesn't dare to attack mainstream media, but only private media companies, such as Zhuo Wei's star, BIGSTAR.

He wouldn't dare mess with the TV station.

But this time Zhang Yuan specifically mentioned the TV station!
Although no names were mentioned, many people could tell.

"Zhang Yuan."

That noon, at one end of the small courtyard, Cheng Hao hurriedly called his name again and stepped into the courtyard.

"You're here."

"Perfect timing, Brother Qian's horse farm delivered some fresh vegetables, we can eat them tonight."

"All you ever do is eat! You've gotten yourself into trouble, you know that?" The older sister threw a newspaper in front of him.

"Oh." Zhang Yuan picked it up and glanced at it; it was nothing more than a report about him angrily beating up a reporter.

Popular celebrities make headlines with the slightest movement, let alone such strong remarks.

"You're usually quite careful, what's wrong with you lately?"

"You suddenly started speaking so harshly."

"Didn't you think about it before you spoke?" Cheng Hao asked, puzzled.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't make this kind of mistake.

"I've thought about it," Zhang Yuan replied calmly, tossing the newspaper aside.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I did it because I expected this outcome."

Cheng Hao: ...

The good sister was speechless for a long time after hearing his words.

"You explicitly mentioned the TV station. Was it intentional or accidental?" she finally asked, somewhat displeased.

"Of course it was intentional."

"Am I not telling the truth?" Zhang Yang spread his hands.

This whole thing happened because the TV station deliberately targeted Mr. Guo.

In retrospect, it was a great success, bringing a great crisis to Deyuan Society. The other party not only achieved its goal, but even exceeded it.

This "catastrophic disaster" turned the conflict between Mr. Guo and Beijing TV into a blood feud.

Later, when the person who had wronged him passed away, Mr. Guo even posted an article on Weibo to mock him.

It's a bit unethical, but it feels good.

"Ultimately, this is a personal grudge, but someone has abused their public power for personal gain," Zhang Yuan stated bluntly, pointing out the crux of the problem.

"Then you shouldn't have gotten involved."

"Don't forget, I didn't get involved first; the other side initiated the conflict by dragging me into it."

"Don't forget that at the beginning of the year, I didn't provoke them, but I was still messed with just because of my relationship with Teacher Guo."

"It was only through Lao Han's intervention that things were settled."

"I just want to ask, on what grounds?"

After being reminded, Cheng Hao nodded.

"I know you're definitely unhappy; anyone would be unhappy."

"But doing so is useless; it won't harm the other party and will only make them target you."

“Yes,” Zhang Yuan replied calmly. “Speaking of which, be careful lately, especially when you’re in contact with me.”

"To avoid being photographed by reporters, I've had the security company increase the protection of several houses."

"It's easy to say a few nice words, but you still have to be careful in life. It's not worth it." Cheng Hao lowered his head helplessly.

"not necessarily."

Zhang Yuan threw his phone onto the table.

"After I finish saying these words and posting on Weibo..."

"I've received many phone calls."

"One of the numbers was an unknown number that called to threaten me."

"They said I've messed with someone, and told me to wait and see," Zhang Yuan said, suppressing a laugh.

"How stupid! Did they give you any notice before killing someone?"

"Not only arrogant, but also stupid."

The older sister glanced at him sideways. "They've already threatened you, and you're still laughing."

“Not only did someone threaten me, but Lao Han also called me to ask about this.”

"Look, President Han must be unhappy."

Yes, Lao Han wasn't happy. He called in a questioning tone.

I've already taken care of everything for you, why are you meddling?
Things haven't been going well lately. I had some good news to share with you, and this is the first thing you do?

The fact that I settled things for you back then, isn't this a slap in my face?

But after being lectured by Lao Han, Zhang Yuan replied.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't speak at this time.

"After all, it's easy to offend people when things are like this."

"But emotionally speaking, I can't do it!"

“That’s my senior brother, we went through the formal apprenticeship ceremony.”

“Now that he’s being framed, if I don’t even dare to say a word, how can I face him?”

"I was too ashamed to burn incense for my master during the Qingming Festival."

"At this time, Teacher Guo was in the most dangerous situation; it was the most difficult time of his life."

"No one helped him; everyone avoided him, afraid of getting covered in blood."

"But if I hide like everyone else, then what is the point of this so-called camaraderie among fellow disciples?"

"If I don't stand up for him now, who will?"

Zhang Yuan's words were utterly shocking.

Although they didn't stand on the moral high ground, they firmly stood on the emotional high ground!

In the arts and entertainment industry, or any industry, emotions often outweigh reason, and sometimes even the law.

Why do ordinary people dislike so-called "circles"? Because circles eventually become powerful clans, which monopolize the upward mobility of their descendants.

You only talk about friendship and only praise "your own people," which is cutting off other people's paths.

This is the bad side, but it's also the side that Zhang Yuan can take advantage of.

After listening, Lao Han still complained that he was wrong and was making trouble for no reason.

But deep down, I approve of it.

Yup!

If you don't stand up for your own people when they're in trouble, are you still one of us?
The more old-fashioned a person is, the more they believe in the concept of friendship.

The younger generation, on the other hand, prioritizes direct benefits.

The most typical example is the father and daughter of Wahaha, who are a very iconic model of two generations.

The older generation's concept of "brothers" is about helping each other, even if things are wrong, they still have to help.

Old Han is clearly that kind of person, especially now that he's older, he's more willing to listen to these things, afraid that once people leave, they'll forget about him.

And he doesn't just talk the talk; his usual performance matches his words.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan knew that he could pass the test with Lao Han, and even improve Lao Han's favorability towards him.

Because his actions met the old capital's definition of "righteousness".

With himself playing chess against Huayi, Lao Han's attitude is very important.

"Oh..." Cheng Hao replied softly after listening, "That's true."

"Not only Lao Han, but Brother Hua also called me."

Andy Lau is also this kind of person; he values ​​relationships very much.

So after seeing what happened to Zhang Yuan, I called to support him.

Especially after he was exposed for secretly getting married earlier, Zhang Yuan publicly supported him.

And they were all caused by the same reason, reporter.

Hong Kong celebrities hate paparazzi even more.

Both older brothers agreed with his approach, and they were typical examples of siding with family regardless of right or wrong.

"Also, Teacher Guo invited me to dinner."

"I hadn't spoken out before, and I was starting from scratch. I had my own ideas, but I had no choice."

"I feel much better after seeing that I spoke out for justice."

"Call me over to have a meal with all my disciples."

“Note that this includes all the apprentices, including Cao Yunjing, who is about to start his own business,” Zhang Yuan emphasized.

"After this meal, the new class will be publicly recognized, put on the table, and even treated as a major event."

"That's why I said I considered the consequences."

Expressing an attitude means stating one's position.

One of his goals was to unite the people around him.

Judging from the results, it is very effective.

"Is that what you want?"

"Isn't it worth it?"

“It’s worth it…” Cheng Hao hesitated a bit. People who value friendship are more vivid, more flesh and blood, and more lovable.

China is a society that values ​​personal relationships, so doing this cannot be considered wrong.

"It's worth it, but the price is a bit high."

"Offending a TV station is a big problem. You've already experienced it before; you'll be targeted."

“I have to correct you,” Zhang Yuan said, becoming serious.

"This move will offend people. I didn't make sweeping generalizations like Mr. Guo, just so as not to offend all journalists."

"Also, I only offended a leader of a certain TV station, not the TV station itself; there is a fundamental difference between the two."

"Is it different?"

"Different."

Zhang Yuan answered with certainty.

"We ate at the same table, and we each had dishes we didn't like."

"Moreover, a television station has thousands of employees from top to bottom."

"Who are our enemies and who are our friends? That is the big question."

"Once you figure this out, things will be much easier."

"So, you've already come up with a solution?" Cheng Hao squinted at him.

"Nonsense!" Zhang Yuan chuckled and pinched her cheek. "Do you think I'm really stupid?"

"You just charge forward shouting about friendship and bonds?"

They treat me like a Japanese soldier, engaging in hopeless opportunism all day long.

"So don't worry, there are always risks."

"High risk can bring high returns."

As he spoke, he glanced at his watch.

"I have to go out to meet someone, so I can't talk to you now."

"No wonder you're dressed so well in a suit and tie." As she spoke, Cheng Hao straightened his clothes.

"There's something else I need to ask you. Why is there an extra mouth to feed in the house?" The older sister pointed to the guest room on the second floor.

“A friend of mine, I met him when we were filming in another city.”

“He’s quite talented, but he’s too stubborn, which is why he can’t make a living.” Zhang Yuan gestured to his temple.

They were talking about Zhang Yu. When they had no food or place to sleep, they would sneak over to his house.

Zhang Yuan greeted his aunt; it was best to pretend you didn't see him.

If someone has a strong sense of self-respect, never criticize them.

"So, was your statement in support of Professor Guo genuine or not?"

If it's true... I always feel like he's scheming.

If it's false, he did indeed take care of his friends.

"Judging things by their actions, not their intentions." Zhang Yuan did not, like Teacher Guo, simply judge right and wrong.

After saying that, he got up and went out.

He went out to meet with the highest-ranking members of the "Warring States" production team, including the investor, the female lead, and the director.

However, instead of heading straight to his destination, he took a car like a street urchin and went to Wangfujing Shopping Mall, which was the busiest place nearby.

After wandering around for a while, I finally got to the cosmetics counter and bought a high-end cosmetics gift set.

He went to the tobacco and liquor store again and bought a bottle of expensive red wine.

And he bought a fountain pen from Montblanc, a brand he endorses.

They were all used as gifts when meeting someone.

He didn't actually need to buy it himself; his subordinates could have prepared it. But he insisted on doing it himself.

Then they got into the car and headed to the agreed-upon restaurant.

"Drive slowly, no rush." ​​He patted Brother Long on the shoulder on the way.

"it is good."

A short while later, Brother Long picked up the walkie-talkie and said a few words.

"Boss, the guys behind us say we're being followed."

"With a camera lens."

"Very good." Zhang Yuan snapped his fingers. "Hold on tight, don't let them lose us." (End of Chapter)