Actor: Thank you.

Zhang Yuan's information gathering work did not go smoothly.

The major companies are treating Zhang Yimou's whereabouts as a top priority.

Generally, only the highest-ranking personnel in the company have access to negotiation information.

They're not stupid; they have to keep it a secret.

Zhang Yuan first did what he could do.

I spoke with the owners of both Fiber Optics and Pony.

The general meaning is quite clear.

We're all on the same side, brothers, so let's not argue.

We've always had a cooperative relationship and got along quite well.

Furthermore, none of them are publicly listed, so their internal competition and rivalry are even less intense than those of the listed companies.

So I invited Wang Changtian and Brother Dagou out for dinner together.

No one was in a Mazda, so everyone arrived on time.

Both of them are passionate people and have little connection with capital.

Both of these companies have encountered difficulties in going public.

They also knew that their chances of winning over Zhang Yimou were slim.

But we can't do nothing; what if a miracle happens?
Once the group sat down and looked at each other, they discovered that Zhang Yuan, the youngest among them, had the highest chance of winning over Zhang Yimou.

So he patiently listened to him speak.

"I hope everyone can make money peacefully."

"Let's work together to make this 'Yuanzai Soup' (a type of sweet dumpling) a success."

"Share the box office revenue."

"Cuoyuanzi Tang" is a slang term used in Taiwan, roughly meaning behind-the-scenes manipulation in elections.

Stop arguing.

If you support me, Zhang Chaoxian, we'll split the profits after I've settled things.

"Zhang Yimou's films have always been very profitable."

"If I can bring him under my wing this time, we three companies will invest in his future films together."

"We'll split the profits together."

"It's better for everyone to make money together than to be squeezed out by those listed companies."

"I keep my word. Please consider it."

When someone says they want to make money together, you should be skeptical.

His words are more credible, and he has a good reputation.

Zhang Yuan didn't actually expect these two to support him, but as long as they hesitated and didn't go against him, that would be enough.

He also won over Sister Hua, asking her to help him gather information about Orange Sky.

I promised her that if I could handle it myself, I would reserve a spot for her artist in Zhang Yimou's new film.

He can only accumulate power by exchanging future benefits.

But he was completely helpless when it came to Huayi, the most important person on the list.

Fan Bingbing left the company long ago. Although she is good at interpersonal relationships and often collaborates with the other party, she certainly has no access to core secrets.

Yang Tianbao's rank as an inside agent was too low. Not to mention her, even her husband Huang Xiaoming had no say in this matter concerning Zhang Yimou.

The two Wang brothers wouldn't even ask for his opinion.

So Zhang Yuan spent a lot of time trying but didn't get the information he wanted.

They're already planning to put the project up for tender. Everyone knows that this piece of land owned by Zhang Yimou is a prime location in the city center of a first-tier city, so everyone is bidding for it.

Knowing your opponent's target will allow you to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Zhang Yuan was very worried. Since he couldn't get any inside information, he decided to do his best and be as sincere as possible to see if he could move Zhang Yimou.

In addition, he contacted the remaining shareholders of the film companies on both sides of the strait, telling them that he would do his best to "pursue" Zhang Yimou and needed their strong support.

These guys were naturally happy to agree and all expressed their approval.

With him, there's money to be made; only a fool would disagree.

However, Zhang Yuan also kept the details of his planned negotiations a secret from them.

Not only do they want to steal from others, they also have to prevent themselves from being stolen from.

Just like the tasks assigned to me during auditions, only I can trust myself.

After arranging all that, he went to the south.

He had promised to visit the set of "A Chinese Ghost Story," but he only showed up after filming had wrapped.

Luckily, I made it to the wrap party.

He participated as an investor.

"You're finally here."

Now that she has upgraded from Little Dragon Girl to Nie Xiaoqian, Xixi was overjoyed to see him. The fatigue from the continuous filming disappeared from her eyes the moment she saw him.

"I'm here. I'm sorry I'm late." He walked into the banquet hall and went to the head table.

Director Ye Weixing immediately waved his hand, shooing the head of the photography crew to another table to make room for him.

"Let me introduce you." Sisi excitedly chatted about everyone, from the crew members to the actors.

He knew half of the crew members; they were the ones Ye Weixing brought from the "Ip Man" crew.

The main actors were relatively unfamiliar with each other, and only had a brief acquaintance with Principal Gu, who played Yan Chixia, and Yu Shaoqun, who played Ning Caichen.

Xiaolongnu described them as the handsome Teacher Gu and the hardworking Shaoqun.

Zhang Yuan immediately understood what was going on.

First of all, she said she doesn't care about looks, but that's just talk.

They are just very tolerant and don't discriminate against those who are not good-looking, but they still like handsome people.

As for Yu Shaoqun, the evaluation is "hardworking," which means that in her eyes, his acting skills, personality, and appearance are not particularly outstanding.

This is someone from her hometown; they're both from Wuhan.

He also noticed that after they started eating, Sisi chatted and laughed with him, as if she wanted to express all the feelings she had accumulated over the past few months.

While talking, there was often some physical contact, either by gesturing with hands or by slapping or pushing him after he was amused.

During a break in their conversation, Zhang Yuan noticed Yu Shaoqun looking at him with a sour, sorrowful gaze.

This is……

Living and working together for several months can easily lead to developing feelings for each other.

Since they're from the same hometown, they probably chat quite a bit.

Just from Sisi's evaluation of him, it's clear that the word "hard-working" is practically the same as a "friend zone" card.

The adjective "hardworking" is more fitting to describe someone as a bad person.

After all, women love bad guys, not good guys.

Good people can only be friends.

Seeing that the other party was quite respectable and very polite to him, Zhang Yuan didn't know what to say.

Look at his mournful little eyes, it feels like my heart is breaking.

Zhang Yuan almost wanted to comfort him.

Why can't you do something else? Why can't you like someone?

With me around, aren't you just giving it away for free?

Moreover, judging from Sisi's generous attitude when mentioning this person, he guessed that the other person was at most secretly in love with him.

She probably didn't even realize it, or maybe she sensed it a little but didn't think about it. Oh well, everyone has a few secret crushes.

Sisi is a great person, whether it's her appearance, personality, or family background, so it's normal for people to like her.

Not to mention her, even Liu Xiaoli, who accompanied the film crew, had a bunch of middle-aged men staring at her.

He pretended not to notice and continued chatting with the other person.

"I told you before that I wanted to travel overseas."

"I'll have Dandan book your tickets and go with you."

"Aren't you coming with me?" She thought for a moment: "Afraid of being photographed?"

"That's only one aspect; there have been quite a few paparazzi watching me lately."

"I have some things to take care of, so I need to go ahead of time."

"You fly directly to Los Angeles, I need to go to New York first."

"Don't bring your mom."

"I know, you never have a good thing to say," Little Dragon Girl complained with a smile.

She's used to it now, and she won't feel as embarrassed or annoyed as she did last year when she went to the old chief's territory because a bunch of family planning supplies were found in Zhang Yuan's luggage.

Now she hopes to express her feelings through physical contact, turning the longing she has felt for the past few months into physical intimacy.

This is the tragedy of introverted and honest people.

Yu Shaoqun is still secretly in love with her.

Zhang Yuan and Xiaolongnu are almost 100% in sync.

Never mind, I'll invite them for a drink when the baby turns one month old.

Accompany her in toasting and expressing gratitude.

She politely thanked almost all the staff.

Unlike Fan Bingbing who drank heartily, everyone took a small sip.

In this way, more than a hundred people drank several bottles of red wine.

Seeing that she showed no signs of intoxication, and on the contrary, her complexion was rosy and she seemed more relaxed than usual, he felt relieved and went to chat with Ye Weixing and the others.

She was left to say goodbye to her colleagues, with whom she had worked for several months, all by herself.

"I'll be going now, I have to catch my flight," Zhang Yuan said to Liu Xiaoli.

"So busy?" Aunt Liu asked, seeing that he looked travel-worn and was about to leave after finishing his meal.

"You're going to have to spend money again."

"No." Zhang Yuan knew that she must know that he and her daughter were going abroad again: "I have work overseas and it's just a side trip. It won't cost much."

"And it's all small change."

Liu Xiaoli noticed that he spoke with great arrogance and showed no sign of complaint.

Enjoy life to the fullest when you're young and full of vigor.

He's currently very popular and has achieved a lot at the box office during the Lunar New Year season, so it's normal for him to be a bit arrogant.

I just hope he doesn't get too carried away.

Liu Xiaoli was afraid that if he got too cocky, he would treat their daughter badly.

However, if she knew what Zhang Yuan was going to do, she wouldn't think he was arrogant; in fact, she would think he was too modest.

To still maintain a "human form" is, even if, modestly.

Shortly after, his flight landed in New York City.

It is known as the world's number one city and the richest place in the world.

Little did people know that Gotham City, the city in Batman, a place teeming with outstanding people and talents, was modeled after New York City.

This shows what the place is like.

Moreover, Chinese people watch Batman as an animated film, a superhero movie.

But in North America, it's actually a documentary.

A nobleman owns a city, controls all its resources, public facilities, banks, hotels, and even his own armed forces...

It may seem exaggerated, but compared to the real-world Bill Gates, Bruce Wayne is actually a little brother.

Gates, on the other hand, was merely a "robe-wearing aristocrat," and a newly rich one at that.

They also had the "sword-bearing nobles" who followed "American Founding Fathers" into the Central Plains and lasted for hundreds of years, their power was unimaginable.

Why do so many wealthy people in China want to immigrate to North America?
Because they thought they could also become a member of the powerful "aristocrats," but in reality... well...

Today, Zhang Yuan will become a new "elite" from outside.

If he had to categorize himself, he would like to be a "worker-peasant aristocrat," wielding a sickle and hammer that glow red when put together.

"Mr. Gu, it's been a long time."

At the St. Regis Hotel on Fifth Avenue, Zhang Yuan and Gu Yongqiang met for the first time overseas.

The hotel's decor is definitely "old money," exuding American luxury in every aspect.

Not only Gu Yongqiang was present, but all of Youku's top executives had also gathered.

Zhang Yuan was the last one to arrive, because some shareholders had arrived three days earlier.

When Boss Gu asked him what had gotten him away, he was too embarrassed to admit he'd been chasing girls…

He and Sisi went to North America separately because he didn't want to bring her to this scene, lest people gossip.

Youku booked the penthouse suite, which was filled with well-dressed high-level professionals and business elites.

The group of people, holding expensive wines, chatted happily.

Zhang Yuan sniffed it.

what.

It was filled with a pleasant, money-grubbing smell.

He found a restroom and changed into the suit he had prepared in advance.

Chanel customized it for him; it has two inner pockets that can hold sunflower seeds.

However, he didn't bring sunflower seeds today; the occasion is different.

When you come to North America, you have to bring some pistachios or macadamia nuts.

Join the chat and visit other people's rooms.

clap clap clap!
Not long after, Boss Gu raised his hand and clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.

"It's almost time."

"Shall we set off now?"

"go!"

"it is good!"

"May you be happy and prosperous."

"Long live President Gu!"

The shouts rang out in unison.

Several all-black Lincoln limousines were already parked at the hotel entrance, waiting for everyone to take their seats.

These vehicles all share a single destination.

It is 11 Wall Street, not far away, which is the location of the New York Stock Exchange.

Today is the big day for Youku.com's listing in North America.

Today, a large number of "new elites" will also be born as a result. (End of this chapter)