Actor: Thank you.

That night, the two fell asleep in each other's arms under the starry sky.

"Your heart was pounding really hard last night?"

After waking up in the morning, Zhang Yuan rubbed his eyes, got up and asked.

"Really?" Little Dragon Girl replied, blushing.

She thought that Zhang Yuan would try to touch her while he was lying down.

This place is in the middle of nowhere, pitch black. Could he be planning some kind of tactical field activity?

That won't do, I have my pride... I have to be in the RV at least.

I didn't expect that it was just simply looking at the stars, without any other actions.

Realizing that she had been overthinking things, her cheeks flushed red.

After washing up with bottled and barrelled water, the two returned to the car to have breakfast, and the convoy then started moving.

Do you remember what I told you last night?

"I remember, they asked me to prepare for the audition for the role of Qian Xuesen's wife." When asked about her work, she nodded seriously to confirm, "I will prepare seriously."

"Okay, after we get back to the capital, I'll give you some information about Mr. and Mrs. Qian. Take a look."

"Find a teacher to practice vocal music, at least to learn the basics of bel canto singing."

"This job is very important. Ms. Jiang Ying is a remarkable lady, and we must live up to her expectations."

"Yes, I know."

After the vehicle jolted slightly, Zhang Yuan looked at her and asked again.

"Sisi, have you ever considered going back to China?"

"Haven't I been in the country the whole time?"

I was referring to nationality.

She shook her head, as if she had never considered it: "No."

"In the 80s, there was a craze for going abroad. Your mother took you abroad because it was the trend at the time."

"But times have changed now, and the rise of the East and the decline of the West is the general trend."

“Holding American citizenship will make things less convenient in the future, especially for major domestic awards, most of which have explicit or implicit nationality requirements.”

"There's also the issue of stance. I expect that the authorities will tighten their control over this aspect in the future."

Later regulations stipulated that all foreign actors of Chinese descent must clearly indicate their nationality in the cast list.

Most of the foreign artists active in China are from North America and Canada, followed by Singapore.

The three most famous directors in China are all Chinese citizens, but their children either married foreigners or live abroad year-round.

These people all have the means to run away at any time, and have even made preparations long ago.

The problem with Little Dragon Girl was caused by her mother, so it can't really be called a problem; it fits the historical context.

But times will change.

She personally acknowledges her Chinese identity and her stance is not problematic.

The benefits of having a lighthouse citizenship were originally intended to help her gain advantages as a foreign citizen in China, including access to education.

From the 1990s to the early 2000s, people in China had a favorable impression of foreigners, and even looked up to them somewhat.

However, as times change, around 16 to 18 years later, the mindset of the Chinese people as a whole will change.

Otherwise, Wolf Warrior 2 wouldn't have achieved such high box office numbers.

At that time, American citizenship will turn from an advantage into a disadvantage, or even a stain.

Many young viewers, upon seeing that you have changed your nationality, will label you as unpatriotic, hateful of the country, or even a traitor without asking any questions.

Many people believe that all Chinese who become American citizens can choose to retain their Chinese citizenship at the age of 18, and that if you don't choose Chinese citizenship, you are unpatriotic.

Actually, there are two situations: foreigners born in the United States can indeed choose their nationality at the age of 18.

Chen Shiren's eldest son successfully cleared his name through this behavior.

But people like Sisi, who weren't born in Lighthouse but went there later, didn't have a choice.

Then there's International Dan, who played the patriotism card by "returning" to Chinese citizenship, but he has a different situation.

Hong Kong and the mainland have different policies, and it's even possible to have "dual citizenship," making it much more convenient to switch back and forth.

Sisi thought about it carefully and realized that Zhang Yuan was worried about her, but she had never thought about this issue herself.

Because it is extremely difficult to regain Chinese citizenship, and it is also extremely difficult to renounce American citizenship.

Things are a bit better now. Back in the early years of Roosevelt's era, if you wanted to leave the beacon of the West, it wasn't just a matter of shedding a layer of skin; it was like being drained of your very marrow.

Like Luhua peanut oil, it is extracted using traditional methods, which involve using knives, spears, and sticks to extract every last bit of oil.

Even now, offshore taxes are very high.

Because the policy of the U.S. government is that on the day you renounce your citizenship, it is assumed that you have sold all your assets in the U.S., and these assets will be taxed according to multiple tax rates, including personal income, gifts, and inheritance.

At least 35%, and some can reach over 65%.

"I'm quite satisfied with the current situation, although it's a bit troublesome and I often have to apply for work visas."

"But I have a team to take care of all of these things."

"But I will think about what you said."

If someone else had said that, she would have just laughed it off.

She trusted Zhang Yuan's judgment and took it to heart.

But I didn't think about it too much.

What's done is done, so let's just accept it and not make a fuss. That's what she thought.

Zhang Yuan considers her career planning from a strategic perspective, including the play "Qian Xuesen".

To cultivate a positive professional image for her.

“I know you have a lot on your mind, but you don’t need to worry about me, I’m fine.” She raised her hand and smoothed Zhang Yuan’s brow.

"I'm already very content that we can work together and travel together in such a simple way."

"Alright."

"Ah."

The two gazed at each other, their eyes growing increasingly tender, and slowly their heads touched, their eyes closing...

Bang!

Just as their lips were about to touch, a sudden stop and a violent jolt followed, and a crash came from directly in front of them.

"What happened?" Zhang Yuan caught Xiaolongnu, who was about to fly out, and looked up at his assistant sitting in the passenger seat.

"Brother Zhang Yuan, it looks like the lead car hit a herdsman..."

"Oh no, I hit someone! What happened to them?" Zhang Yuan was terrified. Hitting someone was a matter of life and death, and it would be very troublesome in a place like this. If people surrounded him and recognized him, it would be a huge negative news story.

“...the sheep,” the assistant continued.

Zhang Yuan: …

"If you breathe too heavily again when you speak, I'll beat you until you can't breathe anymore."

After Sisi settled down, she gave him a look that said, "Don't bully me."

After getting off the vehicle, in front of the SUV leading the way, lay a Hulunbuir sheep, its body limp and covered in white wool.

Not far away, there was a flock of sheep, and a middle-aged man dressed in local clothing was carrying something that looked like a whip and shouting as he drove them over.

"Brother Long, you handle this. It's inconvenient for me to show my face."

"It's good that you're losing money, we can give you more, the important thing is to get out of here as soon as possible."

Seeing the lamb that was about to die and was panting, Liu Qianqian, who loves animals, looked troubled.

She was still pouting when she got back to the car.

"Such a cute little lamb, it's so pitiful..."

A few hours later, the lamb was roasted and served.

"It smells so good!" she said, holding up a piece of lamb chop.

The herdsman, indignant that his sheep had been killed, ran forward, cursing the "despicable outsider" in his heart.

After seeing Brother Long pull out a wad of cash, his eyes cleared up; he was truly a "friendly outsider."

The people of the grasslands are warm and hospitable; they even helped Brother Long carry the sheep onto the car.

The usual rule after a sheep is hit and killed is to pay compensation, but the herder will not be given the sheep; the herder will take it home to eat.

But Brother Long gave too much, so the rules can be changed.

The whole roasted lamb has a crispy skin and flavorful, juicy meat.

I found a local restaurant, ordered a bunch of dishes, and asked the owner to help me prepare them.

It has to be sheep from the grasslands; the mutton from many inland areas has a strong, unpleasant smell.

Halfway through her meal, Sisi wiped her hands, walked to the side, and answered the phone.

It was her mom who called.

"Mother."

Hearing her daughter's excited tone, Liu Xiaoli felt that she must have had a good time.

Especially after hearing her daughter chatter on and on about her eating, drinking, and having fun over the past few days.

"As long as you're happy, remember to buy a gift to thank the other person."

“Yes, I want to buy a big gift.” She replied immediately, “Mom, can you help me think of one when we get back?”

"Because he helped me find a job again."

After listening to her detailed introduction, Liu Xiaoli felt that the film was really good, at least she played a positive and important character.

Moreover, Zhang Yuan had already introduced two jobs to his daughter in a short period of time, which shows how much he cared for her.

She can support your career, make your daughter happy, and most importantly, there are no mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts...

Liu Xiaoli is currently quite satisfied, at least more satisfied than before.

There's only one thing I'm worried about.

"Sisi, I've been playing at your grandma's house for the past two days."

"Our neighbor just happened to have some relatives visiting, and they brought several children with them."

"It's always jumping around and disturbing your grandma's rest."

"Is Grandma alright?" "She's fine. They came for two days and then left."

"But kids are quite troublesome. It's okay for a day or two, but you can't stand it for long."

“After I gave birth to you, I couldn’t sleep well for a long time, and I had to stop working for several years.”

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Mom," Sisi replied naturally.

"Be careful when you're out playing, especially in the wilderness."

"Hey."

She put down her phone, took a couple of steps, and then suddenly froze.

They told me to be careful, and even specifically mentioned how the children were being noisy and affecting my work...

"Sisi, why is your face red again? Do you have high blood pressure?"

When he returned to the restaurant, Zhang Yuan noticed that she was not in a good mood and asked her about it.

"fine."

My mom is implying that I shouldn't go out with just the two of us, but rather come home as a trio.

Why do you keep talking about things like this?

Then she glanced sideways at Zhang Yuan.

It's you!
It's because you always act so unserious that my mom has this worry.

"By the way, you can ask your mom about having a baby," Zhang Yuan suddenly said.

"Ah!" She was so startled she almost sprang to her feet.

"What are you doing? Trying to go to space like a Long March rocket?"

"No, no, no, what are you talking about? What child?" She stammered.

"Regarding having children, Lao Han told me that the movie would depict some of Qian Lao's family life."

"Especially the eldest son."

“You’re still young and inexperienced in this area. I told you to ask your mother. Is there a problem?” Zhang Yuan was taken aback by her reaction.

Sigh... Sisi gently touched her chest.

"What, you don't like children?"

"No...you like children?" she countered.

"So-so." Zhang Yuan wrinkled his nose; at this stage, he still preferred the process of creating a child.

"I'm so-so too." Sisi nodded; the two were in agreement on this matter.

"Yes, you're a mama's boy. You're a kid. What adult drinks Wahaha all day long?"

"Pooh!"

A few days later, the two returned to the capital, and Zhang Yuan personally escorted her home and handed her over to Liu Xiaoli.

He hurried home because guests were coming to visit.

We arranged to meet at a large courtyard house, which is now mainly used for entertaining guests.

"Zhang Yuan, you've become even more magnanimous in the years since I last saw you."

“Whether it’s people or assets.” Sister Hua walked alongside him in the courtyard.

"You flatter me. It's just a small achievement, and I still have a lot to learn from you two seniors."

Wang Jinhua wasn't the only one present; Teng Huatao, a well-known second-generation member of the imperial circle, was also there.

"Come, please have a seat."

"Dandan, make some tea."

After strolling around, we sat down in the tea room, where Zhang Yuan greeted us with a smile.

"Gentlemen, what brings you here today?"

He actually knew what was going on, but he asked that question on purpose.

These two individuals have special identities because they are both "long-time employees" of Huayi.

Let's not talk about Sister Hua. Generally, people know Teng Huatao through his father, the famous director Teng Wenji.

After his debut, thanks to his father's connections, he quickly signed a contract with Huayi in the form of a studio.

However, things didn't go smoothly during my collaboration with Huayi.

Especially after he made a movie called "The Ghost Inside" in 07.

The film, with an investment of 4000 million, stars Li Min, Liu Ruoying, and Fan Bingbing.

The box office only reached a little over 1000 million, resulting in a huge loss.

After that, he maintained a distant relationship with Huayi and rarely collaborated with her.

Later, he switched to television dramas and made a huge hit called "Double-Sided Adhesive," which finally made him famous.

Therefore, Teng Huatao is particularly skilled at depicting the awkward emotions between men and women.

Following that were two hugely popular works, "Dwelling Narrowness" and "Wang Gui and Anna," which became absolute hits.

then……

This guy still can't let go of movies.

Because his father was a film director, he genuinely believed that film was a more sophisticated art form.

So I've been searching for scripts.

A friend who works at an office worker told him at a party that there was an interesting "heartbreak diary" on Douban.

In his spare time, he bought a physical book to read.

After watching it, he felt that he had found a breakthrough to return to the film industry!
This time, I will definitely overcome all obstacles and return to the film industry!
Then, he crashed headfirst into a city wall named Zhang Yuan.

He contacted the author only to discover that the adaptation rights to the novel, titled "Love is Not Blind," had already been bought.

This is the young artist who is smiling and looking at him right now.

Film production requires investment and sponsorship.

As a veteran in the entertainment industry, he contacted Sister Hua from the start, because Sister Hua and Ren Quan had already started their own investment company.

That's why the two of them came to visit together today.

That's all for the sake of copyright.

After listening to the other party's polite words, Zhang Yuan nodded expressionlessly.

"I also took a liking to this novel and felt that it had the potential to be adapted."

"But we haven't been able to find a suitable person to take the photos."

“Now that’s great, we’ve hit it off immediately!” Zhang Yuan stretched out his arm.

Teng Huatao was taken aback for a moment before shaking hands with him.

So smooth?

Before he came, he was very nervous.

Because of his relationship with Hua Yi, Zhang Yuan was locked in a fierce battle with Hua Yi, and he was known as a top-tier player in the top lane.

That's why I brought Sister Hua along, so we could look out for each other.

I didn't expect the other party to be so enthusiastic when I just casually mentioned it.

He smiled broadly, thinking things had worked out, but Sister Hua's pupils contracted.

How can it be so simple?
If he were that easy to deal with, Hua Yi wouldn't have such a headache.

"Zhang Yuan, do you mean you agree to let Hua Tao direct this film and are willing to grant him the copyright usage rights?"

“Of course,” Zhang Yuan replied casually. “I’m not only willing to provide the copyright, but I’m also willing to invest.”

“I’ve seen all of Director Teng’s productions, especially those TV series, they’re fantastic.”

"The article's popularity today is all thanks to you."

"Director Teng's films really make stars!"

Teng Huatao nodded with a smile, revealing a proud expression.

Teng Huatao's ex-girlfriend is Liu Zi, who was a great beauty back then.

It was when the two of them were together that Gao Yuanyuan interfered.

Liu Zi's best friend is Ma Yili, and then Ma Yili introduced the article to Teng Huatao.

Therefore, both insiders and outsiders say that Ma Yili promoted Wen Zhang, and that's absolutely true.

However, when Liu Zi learned that Ma Yili and Wen Zhang were together, she strongly opposed it, feeling that Wen Zhang was unreliable.

It seems Miss Liu has good taste.

Teng Huatao was very happy after hearing Zhang Yuan's words.

He wanted to make this film, but because of the huge failure of his previous film "The Ghost Inside," no one was willing to invest in it.

He had already approached the Wang brothers, but was directly rejected.

We also contacted more than ten other investors, but very few responded.

Only Sister Hua gave me face.

Zhang Yuan recalls that filming this movie was quite tough, as they had to scrape together money while filming.

In the end, Perfect World provided 1000 million yuan so that the film could be released smoothly.

Now that Zhang Yuan is willing to give money, isn't that like a windfall?

This kid is anything but difficult; he's just amazing!

But he didn't realize that Zhang Yuan was already "digging a hole".

"Since Director Teng's films promote people."

"Then I won't be polite."

"As an investor and copyright owner, I have only one request for you to make this film."

"Those who need to support me!"

"I demand that a female artist from one of my company's companies play the lead role of Bai Xiaoxian!"

As soon as he said it, Teng Huatao's face froze.

Beside him, Sister Hua frowned deeply, looking even more worried… (End of Chapter)