Actor: Thank you.

Sometimes, internal reform and management are much more troublesome than dealing with external enemies.

All I can say is that Teacher Guo only needs to focus on the confrontation with the TV station, while Zhang Yuan, who is in the background, has a lot more to consider.

In any profession, someone has to be the face, and someone else has to be the substance.

The surface must not be covered with even a speck of dust.

If blood is shed, the inside must be contained; if it leaks out on the surface, it will be a matter of destroying the sect and wiping out the entire family.

For the Deyuan Society, Teacher Guo is the face, while Zhang Yuan is the substance.

One was thinking about causing trouble, while the other was thinking about how to end things.

Now that he's lost face, Zhang Yuan has already helped him recover.

But the person didn't seem to feel any pain.

Zhang Yuan pondered for a long time, and realized that he might be too well-rounded!
Because I helped him with everything, Mr. Guo didn't feel that this matter was particularly difficult.

This is human nature.

I intervened, which brought the situation under control in its early stages, so much so that the other party felt it wasn't a big deal and thus diminished their role.

Those skilled in warfare achieve no great feats, and those skilled in medicine have no fearful reputations.

If I had settled this matter for Xixi before Huayi "blacklisted" her, then she and her mother would have thought it was no big deal.

So what if we don't cooperate? Cooperation requires both parties to be willing; you can't force me.

You won't know the pain until the paddle hits you.

Pain is an inevitable part of growth, and Sisi's personality has become noticeably more mature in recent years.

It seems that Teacher Guo also needs to calm down.

Zhang Yuan gave his senior brother He Yunwei an order.

Whether the other party agrees or not, they have no choice but to comply, since they have leverage over the other party.

He calmly waited for the other party's message while simultaneously handling other tasks.

He finally turned down the role in the TV series "The Warring States," which gave him some free time.

I went to China Film Group for another meeting related to "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate," mainly to finalize the cast and schedule.

Zhang Yuan stated that Zhang Ziyi's schedule was perfectly fine, and if there were any issues, he would "communicate" with Wong Kar-wai.

If all else fails, I'll go myself...

Fan Xiaoxuan was removed from the candidate list at his "suggestion".

Zhang Xinyu was nominated for the role of Consort Wan in the film.

Old Han, Yu Dong, and others always thought he would kick this guy out of the game.

This Ms. Zhang's original name was Zhang Yan, but she later changed her name to Zhang Xinyu.

If this were the era of live streaming in later times, she would be considered a female anchor who flaunts her status.

Because she came from the famous early "internet celebrity incubation base", namely Moko.com.

Young people may not have heard of the company Moko.com, but its profit model is similar to that of MCNs in later generations.

It's essentially about incubating online celebrities and then collaborating with magazines, TV shows, and other channels to promote them.

It's roughly equivalent to "a beautiful woman parachuting in," and at first glance, it even sounds like it's a nationwide free-flight service...

What kind of people does this website cultivate?

Pan Shuangshuang, the one who later became famous for her bed photos with Raymond Lam.

Mano is the one who invented the famous BMW bicycle theory.

Kong Yansong, the 09 Mop Beautiful Legs Contest champion, was later discovered on "Happy Camp" to have used deceptive early photos.

The early internet celebrities all came from this place.

Therefore, Moko.com is jokingly referred to as "Yihongyuan" (a brothel), which shows its reputation and business direction.

Besides Zhang Xinyu, Tang Yixin has also taken photos on this website.

This is considered a "dark history".

Tang Yixin fared better; she simply opted for a tanned, smoky, sexy makeup look that was drastically different from her later image.

Ms. Zhang is quite impressive; she follows the sexy route most commonly seen on Moko.com.

Later, he even did a photoshoot for "Men's Style" magazine, and the photos were considered quite revealing for the magazine.

Zhang Yuan was also once her fan.

Then, after gaining some minor fame, he was introduced to Director Feng through a roundabout process.

So this person is actually considered an artist under the Huayi Group.

She not only had a role in "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", but she also appeared in "If You Are the One 2".

The others assumed that Zhang Yuan would definitely get rid of this person as well.

But Zhang Yuan didn't mention this at all.

Am I really that petty?
She's just a nobody, what's the point of messing with her?

Besides, although her early debut style and romantic storylines were rather... complicated.

But since she was a military wife, she was given some face.

Anyway, her acting career wasn't very successful, so Hua Yi wanted her to follow Fan Bingbing's path, and later even had her wear a similar dragon robe on the red carpet.

But there can only be one Fan Bingbing, and not everyone can imitate her.

After the meeting, Lao Han pulled him aside and asked him about the TV station.

As a seasoned veteran, he knows more information and roughly understands the intricacies of the situation.

“The Wang brothers have been telling everyone how lucky you are lately,” Old Han said, crossing his legs and shaking them as he spoke.

"He's really good at judging people," Zhang Yuan thought to himself, "that's a good thing."

Because he had secured a deal with the TV station, many people suspected that he had gotten close to some powerful figure and were making inquiries everywhere.

Therefore, the resulting apprehension will affect Huayi's plans.

So the other party only had a vague understanding, and then spread the news within the industry, telling others about Da Tian Tian.

But that only applies to the Wanda Group; they don't know much more.

This proves that Zhang Yuan didn't have any powerful connections; he was just "lucky."

So you don't need to worry, this kid just got lucky.

Attributing one's own luck to hard work and one's opponent's hard work to luck is a prejudice of many arrogant people.

Zhang Yuan thought to himself, "What luck do I have? It's all just some crazy maneuvers."

If you say it's luck, then let's call it luck.

Not only can it make the other person feel better, but as you talk, you might even start to believe it yourself, making it easy for them to lower their guard.

For him, the other party's promotion of his good luck was for their own benefit, but it also provided him with cover, preventing anyone from suspecting that he had connections with people inside the Beijing TV station.

After all, it was all due to "good luck".

But Lao Han glanced at him sideways, clearly not thinking so.

They relied on him to contact people inside the TV station. He's not stupid; he immediately realized something was wrong.

"You're lucky, but be careful, luck doesn't last a lifetime," Old Han warned.

"We'll see what happens," Zhang Yuan replied nonchalantly.

"Hmph, you better watch out. If you cause any trouble, don't blame me for turning my back on you."

Zhang Yuan understood that the other party was just reminding him, and the more they said it, the less likely they were to ignore it.

If they really don't care, they won't say anything; they'll just ignore you.

You'd better just behave yourself.

"You guess you're lucky," Old Han said, rubbing his temples helplessly.

"A while ago, a project was assigned from above, and we are currently selecting people."

"Your reputation in the market isn't very good, so you wouldn't have been chosen in the first place."

"Because this project is a serious project with high requirements."

"It's better now. At least the TV station clarified things, so there's no problem on the official front... As for what happens privately," Old Han glanced at him with a questioning look.

"Absolutely not!" Zhang Yuan immediately raised his hand: "They came with investors, how could I make such a mistake?"

Old Han thought to himself, "Isn't my suspicion due to your usual aspirations?"
How many beautiful young women would dare to leave your place with their legs closed?

"Anyway, don't get involved with that girl. Don't ask about the specifics. Don't know what you shouldn't know. You'll know what you need to know when the time comes."

Zhang Yuan mentally reviewed Lao Han's "nonsense".

He doesn't know that I know this, but he thinks I don't.

"Actually, I'm a shy and reserved person. I can't say anything when I see pretty girls, so you can rest assured," Zhang Yuan said, feigning shyness.

Han Sanpin: ...

Forget it, as long as this kid doesn't mess with Jingtian or my daughter, I'll let him do whatever he wants.

"By the way, what kind of legitimate project are you talking about?"

"Ah, right, the project." Old Han cleared his throat.

"It's a project with a mission."

Upon hearing the words "mission," Zhang Yuan had already begun to plan his "escape route."

These kinds of dramas are usually historical in nature, and more specifically, they are set in modern history.

Are you going to make me play a villain again?

Why!
Does being handsome mean you can only play villains?
Does one have to have a square face to be considered great, glorious, and righteous?
This is prejudice, this is discrimination!
But after much calculation, he realized that among modern historical figures, especially upright ones, there were not many who were as handsome as the Duke of Zhou.

Born into a poor peasant family, it was difficult for him to be both tall and handsome due to his childhood circumstances, as he often lacked proper nutrition. Zhou Gong's handsomeness, besides being due to his genes, was also because he came from a bourgeois family and even studied in France.

Zhang Yuan's appearance is relatively suitable for playing this kind of intelligent and refined character.

Casting him as a character like "Li Yunlong" is not as good as casting actors with more rugged appearances.

Of course, Li Youbin is an exception; he can play Deng Jiaxian and also portray Li Yunlong.

So he kept planning in his mind how to decline Lao Han's "kind offer".

Until Lao Han revealed the project name.

"The higher-ups are planning to make a biographical film about Mr. Qian Xuesen."

"If an actor has a problematic personal reputation, the higher-ups won't allow it."

"So you'd better behave yourself lately... Why did you stand up?"

Bang!
Zhang Yuan suddenly stood up, almost knocking over the white porcelain teacup on the coffee table.

"I guarantee I will complete the mission!" Zhang Yuan said, head held high and chest out, saluting.

"Don't get excited..." Old Han was startled by his reaction.

Are you so willing?
Of course I'd love to.

Just like playing the Duke of Zhou, when making other patriotic films, low pay and poor box office are the norm, and they can only rely on giving away tickets to attract the elderly, weak, women and children to watch.

It doesn't help my reputation at all.

Not to mention the profits, Lao Han only received tens of thousands of yuan for making "The Founding of a Republic," which is not even enough to cover the fuel and maintenance costs of my car.

So, in most mainstream films, it's because I'm giving the character face.

The fact that the country is giving me face by letting me play Mr. Qian is a favor!

Can that be the same?

"You didn't tell me the other day that you didn't want to play traitors, enemy agents, or counter-revolutionaries."

"Well, this time the character is a positive one, so we've handed over your name."

"But it's just a matter of submitting it; it needs to be reviewed."

"It's just an opportunity to participate, it's not a guaranteed spot for you."

Old Han beckoned him to sit down and chat.

I had a detailed conversation with him about the project's initiation process.

The main reason is that Qian Lao passed away at the end of 09, and a pillar of the nation completed his glorious life.

Many young people today are still immersed in the illusion that the West will always be ahead. Not to mention ordinary people, many liberal arts students may not even know the name of Qian Xuesen.

Major countries also don't publicize it because the level of secrecy is very high, and some things are not easy to publicize.

But things changed later!

In just over a decade, national self-confidence has been greatly boosted, and many young people have begun to learn about and even admire these sages.

This is the positive side of the internet, allowing more people to learn about these "national strategic assets".

Zhang Yuan was well aware that being associated with the name Qian Xuesen would greatly benefit his acting career.

This will produce a "long tail effect".

It's not a matter of being popular for a short time; rather, in the future, when young people search for Qian Lao's name, his entry will appear.

If I were to benefit from the fame of such a great scientist and not eagerly seek his favor, I'd be a fool.

Furthermore, as time goes by, the secrets of someone of Qian Xuesen's stature will be gradually revealed, and his status will rise even higher.

He is not the kind of "man-made god" who is artificially promoted and may fall down one day.

He's a true god!
I must have this.

"Do you have any scheduling conflicts?" Lao Han asked.

"I have several film contracts, but they are all big productions with long preparation periods, so filming won't start so soon."

"Moreover, for the sake of the country and the nation, I am willing to make time for it!"

"This is what I should do!"

Seeing that he looked like he was about to make a profit, Lao Han quickly stopped him.

I'm afraid he'll end up like the poet Chen, reciting a few lines of poetry.

"I don't have complete control over this project."

"China Film Group is just cooperating, producing it together with Xi'an Film Group."

This is only at the production level; most mainstream films are at most related to the military.

The monitoring and review team for this drama also included the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the General Staff Department, the General Armaments Department, and several classified units.

Each one has a bigger and bigger background than the last, and they treat each one as a major undertaking.

We must not only bear historical responsibility, but also refrain from fabricating history for dramatic effect.

It is also necessary to ensure that the work is approved by family members and students.

Qian Xuesen's students are now found throughout China's scientific research and engineering fields.

If these people are not satisfied after watching the film, then things will be tough.

Old Han said that the casting for this drama has requirements regarding appearance; actors cannot be ugly or unattractive, otherwise people may have objections.

To be honest, Mr. Qian was quite good-looking; he was a typical pretty boy.

"In short, the preparation period for this play will not be short, because the script review is very strict and it has to go through seven or eight major departments." Old Han felt a headache just thinking about it.

Because the scientists in the engineering and science field are not people in the entertainment industry.

They're not the type to be agreeable after just a few drinks.

Rigorousness, seriousness, persistence, and conscientiousness—these excellent qualities can impose many limitations on the creation of a work.

"You should prepare first. You'll not only have to audition once, but you'll also need approval from people outside the entertainment industry."

"I'll let you know about the schedule later, so please leave some time for me."

"Also, the pay won't be too high, so be prepared."

Don't make unreasonable demands and anger those great scientists...

"I understand. I'll go home and prepare right away." Zhang Yuan straightened his back and strode out the door.

"He's really getting into it." Old Han thought to himself as he watched the young man's retreating figure that the kid was quite sensible and not the kind of person who only cared about money.

As soon as Zhang Yuan got home, he called his assistant over.

"Come on, let me write down a list, and you can go to the nearby bookstore to buy books for me."

"If not, go to a few more."

Zhang Yuan searched online and compiled a book list.

Zhao Dandan took it and looked at it.

From airplanes and missiles to the automation of production processes.

On Systems Engineering.

On Human Body Science

Engineering Cybernetics.

Introduction to Interstellar Travel

The assistant rubbed his eyes and mumbled something incoherently.

"Brother Zhang Yuan, are you going to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

"Pah!" Zhang Yuan spat. "Is that how you swear?"

Is this something that someone preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam can understand?

Are you insulting me, Professor Qian, or the graduate students?

"Stop talking nonsense and go now. I'm waiting to see."

"I can't wait!"

It took a long time to collect all the books.

Zhang Yuan cleaned his face and hands, and then spread the books out on the desk one by one.

These are all "Heavenly Rank Techniques" written by Qian Laoshu.

Mr. Qian was very puzzled.

Young man, since I have taught you a Heaven-rank technique, why don't you practice it?
He didn't understand. "I've written it all out so clearly and made it all open source. Why don't my disciples learn it?"
Just like how he didn't understand why the country didn't agree to his education plan of learning calculus at 14 and graduating with a master's degree at 18.

He didn't understand; were all the people in the sect idiots?

Imagine how a sect's patriarch would feel looking at his disciples in a fantasy or martial arts novel.

Today, Zhang Yuan, this "prodigy of the sect," will be observing these cultivation techniques!
The fastest way to get into character is to stay in sync with the character.

You have to understand the character's inner world, what they are thinking, and what they are contemplating in order to become them.

For actors, who are "liberal arts students," it is even more difficult to portray science students.

Since we've decided to perform, we have to prepare seriously and can't afford to be careless.

Respect for the characters is the foundation of performance.

Zhang Yuan gently opened "An Introduction to Interstellar Navigation".

Chapter 1, Interstellar Travel and Space Travel.

Section 1: The Early Days of Rocket Technology

"Wow, starting from the origin of the cultivation method, as expected of Master Qian." Zhang Yuanxing read on excitedly.

Five minutes later, I fell peacefully asleep… (End of Chapter)