Actor: Thank you.

Two or three days later, Zhang Yuan completed his weight loss plan for the "The Piano in a Factory" crew ahead of schedule.

This isn't just ordinary weight loss; it's the kind of emaciation where half of your yang energy is drained away.

Because Xu Qing hadn't left his house for the past few days.

No wonder she played Ren Yingying; she must have learned the art of "absorbing fishy smells" from Ren Woxing.

That afternoon, Zhang Yuan was applying essential oil to this person by the pool when his phone rang.

"Hello?" He wiped his hands with a towel and answered the phone.

Zhang Yuqi called him, and her words were filled with laughter and joy.

"Is Mr. Zhang busy?"

"Uh... I've been a bit busy, for several days now." Zhang Yuan glanced at his older sister who was sunbathing her back.

"Oh, you just won Best Actor recently, you're very famous, are you doing gigs to make money?"

“Playing gigs at home… What’s the matter? Just say it.” Zhang Yuan cleared his throat.

"I sent some things from my hometown, I'll get some for you."

"I'd like to express my gratitude in person." The other person's tone became more serious.

Stephen Chow called her and said he wanted to talk to her about terminating her contract.

Zhang Yuqi rushed to Hong Kong to meet the other party. She took the initiative to visit him in a very dignified manner and had a good attitude.

Stephen Chow asked for a HK$200 million termination fee, which Zhang Yuqi readily agreed to.

Too much value!

200 million is definitely a discount on top of the discount.

Ms. Zhang immediately understood that it must have been Zhang Yuan's actions that had the effect.

So after meeting Stephen Chow, I immediately called him.

“If you’re home, I’ll come straight over when I arrive in Beijing.”

"Okay, come on over." After giving her the address, Zhang Yuan called Yang Siwei and asked her to prepare a brokerage contract for Zhang Yuqi.

The reason Stephen Chow reacted was that he had someone investigate why Hua Yi suddenly gave up.

He was very confused and even a little scared because of the sudden change in attitude from both Hua Yi and Zhang Yuan.

Could it be that I've offended someone and the mainland is going to blacklist me?
So they're all ignoring me now?

Others might not think that way, but he is different.

He was blacklisted by the Xiang family because of "Shaolin Soccer" which was dealt with by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

Stephen Chow has offended more than one person in his pursuit of profit.

After the investigation, I was finally relieved; the higher-ups hadn't blacklisted me.

But while the doubts were resolved, the fear only deepened.

The kid who played a supporting role in my film crew back then forced Hua Yi to withdraw from investing?

This was something he had never expected.

He also understood why Zhang Yuan suddenly became cold and domineering towards him.

The other party was certain that I had no way out.

The project is now on the verge of completion, and he could look for someone else, but he's a little hesitant.

Because he is afraid.

Zhang Yuan's behavior differed from that of the Xiang family.

The Xiang family's actions against him back then were blatant, using all sorts of underhanded tactics.

The Xiang family always puts on a tough front in front of others, giving off a blatant "I'm going to mess with you" vibe, making themselves seem incredibly powerful.

Actually, it's not that great, especially after 97. Stephen Chow didn't lose any limbs.

Zhang Yuan was different. In Stephen Chow's eyes, this young man slowly and quietly surrounded him, unlike the powerful Xiang family.

On the contrary, he appeared very gentle.

But his hands were not soft at all!

This is the exact opposite of the opponents I've encountered before.

The other party saw through his two-faced trick and, instead of verbally exposing him, dismantled it with their actions.

So, should I go to another company and continue playing the double-dealing game?

There's no time constraint, and if even Hua Yi can be won over, how could Zhang Yuan not be able to win over other companies?

After weighing the pros and cons, Stephen Chow made the right choice, which was also the choice Zhang Yuan gave him.

Let's work together, okay?

About an hour later, Zhang Yuqi, accompanied by her nanny, came to the study to meet him.

"This is donkey-hide gelatin sent to me from my hometown."

"Authentic Dong'e donkey-hide gelatin is highly nourishing."

"It can invigorate qi and blood, and is good for both men and women." Miss Zhang handed him a large bag.

I'm from Shandong, and this is indeed a local specialty near my hometown.

“I remember you’re from Texas, not Dong’e.”

"Your hometown's specialty should be braised chicken, right?" Zhang Yuan asked Ajiao. "It has a strong flavor; it must be good."

“Yes, I also brought braised chicken.” Zhang Yuqi stood up.

"Where?" Zhang Yuan looked around, but didn't see that she had brought anything else.

But this person unzipped their down jacket, pulled open their clothes, revealing a bright red sweater underneath.

This braised chicken is amazing...

They do have a pretty accurate self-assessment.

No wonder they gave me donkey-hide gelatin, saying it would be very nourishing.

It turns out that patching it up was actually helpful.

There are always demons lusting after me, what should I do?
"I want to express my gratitude to my new boss for helping me leave my old company." Ms. Zhang smiled and put her hands on her hips, while also tugging at her sweater to make it fit her better and show off her curvaceous figure.

"Oh."

Just as Zhang Yuqi was licking her lips, exuding allure, a chilly nasal sound came from outside the study door.

Sister Xu Qing crossed her arms and slowly swayed her hips as she stepped into the house.

"I was wondering why they told me to stay in the bedroom and rest, and not to come out yet."

"So it turns out that new people have come and forgotten the old ones."

"Okay, I'll make room for you."

"I think all men are like this. When something goes wrong, they blame women, but when something good happens, they just throw women away."

Xu Qing then remembered that Lao Han had blamed Yang Lei for the potato incident.

Based on her own experience, several wealthy and influential people who associated with her all suffered great misfortune, leading many in the industry to say that she had bad luck and brought misfortune to others.

The key issue is that she herself has become somewhat convinced by what she's being told, so she can't stand hearing such things.

When I was in my twenties, I still believed in love. Now that I'm older, I've given up on marriage and pure love and have chosen to enjoy life instead.

Zhang Yuqi is a real idiot.

She didn't care who the other person was; all she knew was that the other person was being sarcastic and not only talking about herself but also mocking Zhang Yuan.

He was also thinking that Zhang Yuan had helped him get the contract sorted out, so he had to give face to the new boss.
He straightened his chest and glanced sideways at others.

"Yes, now that the newcomers have arrived, the old ones can leave, sister."

She emphasized the word "older sister".

"Oh, should I call you sister or auntie?"

Xu Qing:!!!
What old woman would listen to that!

Just like when Lao Han said women were bad, she got a bit stressed.

Can you stand it when someone deliberately calls her "auntie"?
If you're in your twenties, you can just shout it out.

This lady just turned 40!

Women have two vulnerabilities that need stimulation.

30 years old and 40 years old.

After 30, you realize you're no longer a young girl; after 40, you realize you're entering middle age.

Although she has smooth skin and takes good care of herself, looking like she's only in her early 30s, she knows her true age.

It immediately bristled!
Zhang Yuan noticed that a few strands of this person's long hair were floating up, and he wondered if it was because of static electricity in the winter.

"What do you mean?"

This person had been happy and quite satisfied for several days, and thought it was time to go home and rest.

These past few days, I seem to be handling things with ease, but in reality, I'm so tired I can barely walk straight.

But when this woman, who's younger than me, provokes me, I'm not leaving!

"It doesn't mean anything. I just can't stand anyone bullying my boss." Zhang Yuqi displayed a green tea-like demeanor, like a secretary.

"Who's bullying whom is still unknown."

“These past few days, some people haven’t gotten off me at all,” Xu Qing boasted, wanting to show off her charm all at once.

“Curned pork is delicious, but it gets greasy if you eat too much of it,” Zhang Yuqi retorted without hesitation.

How can I celebrate if I don't make you leave in anger?

How dare you speak like that!

How dare you speak like that!

Seeing that the two women were about to start fighting, Zhang Yuan quickly stood up and stepped in between them.

"No, no, no, everyone stop arguing."

"Please, you two, don't fight each other!"

"I don't believe it." Xu Qing was getting annoyed. "You'd better give me a straight answer today. Am I leaving, or is she leaving?"

"Anyway, I'm not leaving. Some people should have left long ago." Ms. Zhang rolled her eyes at the other person.

"Sit down and be quiet." Zhang Yuan glanced at the two of them.

One has a broad waist and hips, the other is just the right age, or else...

"Don't fight, don't fight."

"I think it would be better if I suffered a little, and neither of you left." Zhang Yuan waved his hand magnanimously.

"Talking without doing is just empty talk."

“Practice makes perfect.”

"If we really want to settle this, how about I be the referee, and you two each show your unique skills?"

"please!"

"please!"

The two sluts, looking like they weren't afraid of each other, huddled together and headed towards the backyard.

"Auntie!" Zhang Yuan hurriedly ran to the kitchen.

"Stew this Ah Jiao up, I'll have some to nourish myself later."

Let's go play games!

Zhang Yuan got to play the TGA Game of the Year award ten years ahead of schedule.

"Two People Together"

……

Xu Qing is experienced, and Zhang Yuqi is no pushover either.

Both of them are heavyweights, possessing both skill and talent.

Zhang Yuqi's proactive visit, with its supportive and protective tone, actually reveals her ulterior motives.

She cleverly deduced that Stephen Chow's willingness to accept such a small termination fee must be due to a collaboration with Zhang Yuan.

Is it possible for me to try and get the female lead role in Stephen Chow's next movie?

After all, I became famous after starring in "CJ7". If I starred in another one, I would be soaring to new heights!

However, she didn't have time to speak, either because her mouth was gagged or because she had shouted until her voice was hoarse.

About a week later, Zhang Yuan looked at the two girls on the bed and began to regret his actions.

It's not that I regret making games together, but that I regret not accepting the Jissbon endorsement.

We should have asked them to send over a box of samples.

Zhang Yuan went to the mirror to wash up and looked at his face, which had become much thinner, and sighed.

Zhang Yuan, Zhang Yuan, you've actually been ruined by wine and women!
Looks like I can't drink with Brother Qian anymore; he's ruined my health.

Looking back at the bed, there are only these two women, one with a rich, mellow aroma and the other with a strong, savory aroma. I wouldn't get tired of them, not even after a week or a year.

Even if it meant exchanging 10 years of one's lifespan, I estimate there would be plenty of people vying for it.

In Lei Jun's words... that would be incredibly frustrating.

But he couldn't continue; he had to get down to business, and he'd already wasted a lot of time.

Many more people requested an audience, but he turned them all away.

But today was different. He pushed aside the arms draped over him and the long, white legs straddling his waist, and resolutely got up to wash.

"You can go swimming in the pool, or sauna, or work out at the gym later."

"I need to receive guests and discuss business."

"It's time to leave this house."

The two people on the bed, half asleep, heard him speak and both got up to rub their eyes.

Without needing to say it outright, everyone knew he was about to see the guests off.

The two women exchanged a glance and simultaneously let out a cold snort.

"Let me be fair."

"It's a draw this time, is that alright?"

"We'll settle this another time when we have the chance," Zhang Yuan said, leaving an opening for peace.

After finishing tidying up, he returned to the small courtyard house alone and arranged to meet the person there.

The reason he "sat up in shock from his deathbed" today was that he heard the name of the visitor.

Ever since that gathering, the story of how he helped his old friend Ning Hao has spread quickly.

The reputation of "timely rain in the capital" has spread even further.

Therefore, people came to his door seeking help in an endless stream.

Many new directors, in particular, know that he is willing to spend a lot of money on a film, so they come to see him.

But most of them are just "people who come to scam or ambush," simply wanting money.

After paying the money, he planned to slip away.

In particular, many of them came with the reputation of prestigious schools such as the Central Academy of Drama, Beijing Film Academy, and Shanghai Theatre Academy, including many teachers and professors.

The more someone is like this, the less capable they actually are.

Those who dabble in theory are good at spouting erudition, but they're really bad at putting it into acting.

But the two who came today are different; neither of them are "professionally trained".

One made his fortune in futures trading, while the other started his career by studying law.

They unexpectedly met in the film and television industry.

For the film and television industry, which is known for its intricate networks, both of them are considered outsiders.

It is difficult for outsiders to attract investment.

Those who can easily make money are all connected people, natural insiders.

So after hearing about Zhang Yuan's reputation from a friend, I used my connections to find him.

Zhang Yuan didn't notice at first because he was busy.

But upon hearing their names, they perked up.

One is named Li Yang, and the other is named Guo Fan!

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you both."

Not long after, he personally met the two young men at the gate of the courtyard.

"Please sit down, have some tea first, and we can chat slowly."

Zhang Yuan paid special attention to Guo Fan, after all, he was going to be a prominent figure in the Chinese film and television industry in the future.

So here's the question: why has the Chinese film industry, after so many years, claimed to have been imitating Hollywood?

But in the end, it was an "outsider" who truly made film and television industrialization possible.

Are you "insiders" just like the state-owned vehicle depots that made electric vehicles in the early days, simply deceiving people and fraudulently obtaining subsidies?

On the contrary, a group of outsiders crossed over and drove the entire market.

This is often the case; many industries are disrupted by newcomers from other sectors.

Because the circles have become stagnant and powerful, only those who cross boundaries can achieve a disruptive impact.

Guo Fan can't be considered to have completely crossed over into a different field; he was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy's master's program in management last year.

Therefore, he comes from a management background.

Industrial efficiency is closely related to management.

In 02, there was a Hollywood blockbuster called "Minority Report," starring Tom Cruise and directed by Steven Spielberg.

In preparing for this film, Spielberg assembled a team of 16 artists two years in advance to create the future world of 2035.

This includes architects, industrial designers, and car designers.

Before filming, let these people participate in building the worldview.

The film depicts a future world where humans use gestures to operate screens, home lights are controlled by voice, and vehicles drive themselves.

All of these were later realized one by one.

Back in 02, these were cutting-edge technologies, but Spielberg had people make actual models of these things, the kind that could actually be operated and used.

Only by actually producing the film, and not just focusing on special effects and electronic aspects, can we have more confidence during filming.

That's why film is an industry.

The right way is to shape industries using industrial methods, rather than an "artist's" mindset.

Because of the "artist" mindset, it is easy to become detached from reality and then from the masses.

Hollywood's veteran directors and technicians are all masters of hand-crafting.

Special effects can never replace physical objects, especially when it comes to props.

But how many of these fifth, sixth, and seventh generation directors in China are actually working on the industrialization of film?

Everyone's playing with art and finance.

This is also why a group of veteran directors in Hollywood dislike the Marvel Cinematic Universe so much; they believe that the success of this series has set Hollywood back 60 years.

It's all special effects and green screens, with very few real shots, and the content lacks any depth, failing to guide global values.

In fact, it's not just Marvel; cultural innovations such as "diversity" have also ruined Hollywood.

In China, the ones who truly inherited the "Hollywood orthodoxy" are Guo Fan and his group of "outsiders."

Many people say that Guo Fan switched careers from making romance films, which is both true and false.

He became famous through romance films, but his first film was not a simple romance film.

It's actually a science fiction film disguised as a romance movie.

The play is called "The Adventures of Li Xianji". (End of Chapter)