Actor: Thank you.

Welcome, everyone.

"Today we have invited Victor Gu, chairman of Huaxia Internet Company, which has just gone public."

"And there's also Yuan Zhang, a Chinese artist we're all very familiar with."

The following morning, Zhang Yuan and Boss Gu arrived at the Fox TV studio in Manhattan, New York, which is located in the same area as the NYSE.

Last night, these business owners, who had just made a fortune from their company's IPO, mentioned wanting to buy real estate in North America, specifically in Manhattan.

He talks about luxury apartments in the city center that cost tens of millions of US dollars.

People in the domestic entertainment industry like to buy property in California and Los Angeles, while the truly wealthy buy property in Manhattan.

After all, this is one of the most expensive areas in the United States, and can be considered the core area of ​​Shanghai.

It's not Lujiazui; in the eyes of old Shanghai residents, Lujiazui is "the countryside."

It is the "Wutong District" in Puxi, similar to the top-tier area near the Bund.

Even in the most severely affected areas of Manhattan after the 08 subprime mortgage crisis, prices only dropped by 30%.

So when he heard those guys talking about buying a house, he was initially tempted, but he quickly held back.

There are investments with even greater potential for appreciation; we shouldn't spend our money here.

"Excuse me, Green." As soon as he entered the program, Zhang Yuan looked at the male host and interrupted him.

You read my name backwards.

"In Chinese names, the surname comes first because we value family very much."

“You North Americans put names first because you value the individual more.”

“So, you should call me Zhang Yuan,” he corrected seriously.

Unfortunately, the most ironic thing is that Chinese people put their surname first and don't emphasize family lineage as much.

Specifically refers to Han Chinese. Ethnic minorities, such as the Manchus, like to talk about surnames and banner affiliations.

Westerners, despite putting their names first, often emphasize their family history.

In Zhang Yuan's view, emphasizing bloodline is actually a very backward and primitive way of thinking.

The idea that kinship is based on class is a 19th-century concept that is far more advanced than your outdated notions from 10 years ago.

"Oh, I see." The host raised an eyebrow.

"Then why don't you choose an English name?"

"This will make things more convenient for me and the audience."

Also, an English name.

If I were called James Bond, I'd give myself away.

Actually, he was thinking that if he were to choose a name, it should be Bruce.

Bruce Wayne, the Batman.

After all, he was an orphan, physically fit, incredibly wealthy, and exceptionally intelligent.

There are always clowns trying to go against me...

Zhang Yuan could tell that this foreigner was trying to sabotage him.

I said I'd take one, and he said, "Why are you correcting me?"

I said I wouldn't choose one, but what if he said that Li Lianjie and Chenlong both have English names, and I don't have one?

Domestic and foreign journalists are the same; every word they say can lead to a trap, and there are plenty of bad people out there.

Therefore, this approach is not feasible.

Zhang Yuan frowned, an idea forming in his mind.

You guys love to talk about bloodlines, don't you?

it is good!
I'll give you a big one.

"Green, actually I don't have an English name because I cherish my surname."

"I hope that everyone will call me by my real name."

"Because the surname Zhang comes from at least 4500 years ago."

"That is, the late Neolithic period."

"My ancestor was the one who invented the bow and arrow in China, and was the grandson of the first emperor of China."

What he said is absolutely correct.

Because the ancestor of the Zhang surname was Zhang Hui, whose original name was Ji Ban... This name sounds a little unrefined.

He was the grandson of the Yellow Emperor.

During the great battle between the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor, the bow and arrow were invented, which enabled the ancestors of the Chinese people to secure victory. Therefore, they were given the surname Zhang.

The reason it's called "Bow Long Zhang" is because our ancestors were bow makers.

As for whether this story is true or not, even the battle between Chi You and Yan Huang is mostly based on the "Classic of Mountains and Seas," so it cannot be taken as fact.

Those old Jews were still searching the world for the Promised Land with a tattered book, so why can't the Classic of Mountains and Seas be considered valid?

Besides the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Records of the Grand Historian also records it.

You white people love to talk about how your ancestors were nobles in some place hundreds of years ago.

Then I'll take you back 4 or 5000 years to let you understand the profound history of this ancient civilization.

No matter how illustrious you are, can you be as illustrious as I am?
"Wow!" The foreign host exclaimed, unable to say anything except "digging lotus roots."

I am filled with utmost respect!

No wonder he's so wealthy at such a young age; he's from a family with a long history.

Disrespect, disrespect!

They even forgot the pit they planned to dig themselves.

Of course, even if I hadn't forgotten, it wouldn't have mattered. My family has been around for 5000 years, why should I have a foreign name?

Our men's names are so precious.

To deal with these kinds of people, you have to use a language they understand.

If you're too polite, he'll think you're afraid of him.

If you show off a bit, he'll think you're something special.

cheap.

Gu Yongqiang, who was standing to the side, was holding back his laughter so hard he almost couldn't help but laugh.

Seeing that he had intimidated the foreigners, he thought to himself that young people these days are really something, not afraid of white people at all.

Yes, he can boast.

However, his boasting was effective and also beneficial to himself.

The original intention of bringing him on the show was to leverage his fame to attract more people to buy stocks.

The rest of the conversation revolved around the internet and the Chinese internet era.

The host was as cheeky as ever, asking Mr. Gu if Youku had copied YouTube.

Mr. Gu cleverly circumvented the issue by stating that YouTube was created by Chinese-American Steve Chen, which is why Chinese people have always been at the forefront of the video website industry.

"Furthermore, I believe the future of information technology lies in China," Zhang Yuan added.

"Or rather, the future of the world lies in China."

“The United States should be even more grateful to China. Without us, the entire United States would have gone bankrupt after the 08 subprime mortgage crisis,” Zhang Yuan emphasized.

Actually, no. If China doesn't bail out the market, it's Japan, South Korea, and Europe that will go bankrupt.

After all, they are all America's allies, making them perfect targets for exploitation.

Zhang Yuan said this very firmly, not only to the host but also to the audience.

He was still talking to the group of people who auditioned for the film "Qian Xuesen".

He believed that these people would be watching him closely.

Of course, his remarks may be liked by some or ridiculed by others.

Just like Professor Zhang Weiwei from Fudan University, who always seems unable to keep a straight face, he pointed to an ordinary boxed lunch on the show and said, "This is better than what most middle-class people in the light of nature eat."

I was brutally cyberbullied.

As a result, their stance and views have remained unchanged for decades, yet they have managed to go from adversity to great success.

There's also Professor Wang from Fudan University, who was heavily criticized for writing "America Against America" ​​in the 80s, but it was later proven that the book was entirely correct.

Zhang Yuan believes that even if he is criticized by some people, his case will be overturned in a few years.

After the interview program ended, Mr. Gu looked at him.

"Your statement is a bit radical."

"Anyway, my image in China is mainly that of an actor, so it won't affect Youku." Zhang Yuan had a completely indifferent expression on his face.

"By the way, could you please help me contact Hurun and Forbes magazines?"

"When ranking people, it's best not to put me on the list."

"Hehe, so cautious." "It's fine if you eat well, but you can't keep smacking your lips." Zhang Yuan still didn't want to reveal his "strength" in public.

Wow, your house is so big, has it ever been on a ranking list?

After saying goodbye to Mr. Gu, the program went viral online the next day.

It's mainly uploaded by Youku itself; they have to advertise for their boss.

Regarding Zhang Yuan's act of pretending to be an "aristocrat" in front of foreigners, some on the internal network applauded, saying that he had completely fooled the foreigners.

Some say he embarrassed himself abroad.

People with low self-esteem feel ashamed of everyone else.

It was as if he should kneel down to white people.

Zhang Yuan didn't care and immediately posted a Weibo message.

"I am serious about my statement that the Zhang family originated from the Ji surname."

"Because my real name is actually Ji Wuming."

He added a screenshot of Ji Wuming's face from the TV series "My Own Swordsman" below.

"At the same time, congratulations to Sha Yi, Yan Ni, Yao Cheng, Yu Entai and other teachers for the upcoming release of the movie version of 'My Own Swordsman' during the Spring Festival."

"I will buy a ticket to support this, and I hope to be able to dream back to Tongfu Inn with everyone."

Go ahead and criticize, I'll just take this opportunity to advertise.

As long as the box office is high and I can make money, I don't care what kind of criticism I receive.

A series of quick moves further boosted the already high popularity of the "My Own Swordsman" movie.

"It turns out my idol also watches 'My Own Swordsman'."

"We have no choice but to support it now."

"Zhang Yuan, you better tell me honestly how much money you received from the production crew."

Zhang Yuan was in high spirits after making a fortune from the IPO and even personally replied to comments.

"Forget about money, they didn't even give me a ticket."

Not long after, the hashtag “Zhang Yuan asks for tickets” became a trending topic again.

Holding his latte to perk himself up, Zhang Yuan glanced at it and then put his phone away.

He had already left New York and arrived in Los Angeles.

With an air of indifference, he stepped into the Universal Pictures office building.

Wow, I've been waiting for you for so long.

As he pushed open the conference room door, a group of foreigners stood up to greet him.

Just as Zhang Yuan was about to speak, production manager Mike opened his mouth.

“I know you’re busy, you just came from Wall Street.”

It's really uncomfortable to have his question, "Do I have a habit of arriving early?" stuck in my throat.

Bo said that once you become famous, everyone around you is a good person.

In fact, it's not just about fame; when people become rich, they are not only surrounded by good people, but also by a group of "chief stewards."

Do you want some water?

"Juice or coffee?"

"Come, sit here."

"Hi, handsome." Gadot smiled and raised her hand to greet him.

Zhang Yuan noticed a white circle on her left ring finger, indicating that she had probably taken off her wedding ring.

In the white world, the meaning of a woman taking off her wedding ring...

What part of a man's body is most attractive?

It's not a muscular chest, not strong biceps, and not a defined jawline.

Instead, it was a bulging waist bag.

Wealth is the best medicine for women.

Even if you look like Jack Ma, there will still be a bunch of women wanting to jump ship to you.

Gal Gadot longed to make a name for herself in Hollywood, but before landing the role of Wonder Woman, she had almost no opportunities to play leading roles.

Gisele in "The Fast and the Furious" is her most famous role.

Putting aside other movies, just take Fast & Furious as an example. Zhang Yuan is one of the investors. It's normal for her to want more screen time and editing opportunities, so she would take the initiative to contribute.

However, Zhang Yuan did not sit down next to her, but instead walked to Lin Yibin's side and sat down at the head of the left side of the conference table.

He was already being kind by not asking the person in the main seat to stand up and give him their place.

After all, he was the richest person in the entire conference room right now.

According to white people's logic, he is the boss.

Sorry, having money really does make you rich.

"Now that we're here, let's discuss the filming plans for Fast & Furious 5."

"Now everyone is presented with the latest version of the script."

"This story and filming location will be set in Brazil, and the content will closely follow the prisoner transport hijacking at the end of the previous film."

"We had discussed this before, and to make the content more exciting, we planned to reunite all the main characters who appeared in the previous films and pull off a big heist!"

Justin Lin excitedly talked about his design.

The fifth installment can be considered the pinnacle of the series; it's a bit over-the-top but not excessive, unlike the later ones that "go to the moon."

The plot is logically sound and the twists and turns are quite exciting.

Especially with the addition of "Avengers Assemble" and the new character Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, both moves were perfect.

Actually, Justin Lin originally wanted Tommy Lee Jones to play the role of Hobbs, which is Dwayne Johnson's character.

He's the old man from "Men in Black" and the officer from "Captain America: The First Avenger".

It's just that my brother didn't like this show.

It's better that I didn't like it; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was more effective than the old man.

Especially now that the boulder is at its peak.

What kind of peak was it?

It's about achieving a balance between drug resistance and steroids, but it hasn't reached the peak of being at the very top of the spectrum.

Given the physique and condition of The Rock, no one would believe he doesn't use performance-enhancing drugs.

Why does the North American fitness scene always produce big names, but also always produce tragic news?

Because these people dare to inject animal drugs into their bodies.

The primary talent of Western bodybuilders is drug tolerance; it's all about technology and grueling training.

Zhang Yuan is adamant about not touching steroids or other miracle drugs.

Because if you use this too much, your penis will shrink and lose its fertility.

If I can't even function properly as a man, what use would I have for such a great physique?

Vin Diesel looked unhappy when the rock was mentioned.

Let's have something challenging.

But Zhang Yuan raised his hand in agreement, saying that he quite liked the boulder.

Old Fan hesitated, then held back his words.

Don’t give in and hold it in!

"I believe in director Justin Lin's abilities," Zhang Yuan stated proactively.

"I also trust your professional abilities."

“Mike,” he said, looking at the Universal representative, “I will have my company in China work with Universal to ensure a successful distribution in the Asian region.”

"However, I have some requirements regarding the commercial aspects of this film."

"Who are the sponsors we've found for this film?"

"Telecom Brasileiro, Corona beer, Dodge cars, Wells Fargo..."

The other party provided a whole list.

"So, there's no mobile phone sponsorship, is that right?" Zhang Yuan asked after hearing this.

"We have contacted Nokia, Apple, and BlackBerry, but none of them have expressed any interest in investing."

Apple rarely sponsors movies; it's quite arrogant.

Nokia is getting poorer and poorer, while BlackBerry is positioned as a business brand and prefers movies that are more "refined" and high-tech.

“We can contact Samsung and Sony again.” Mike thought he was dissatisfied with the lack of sponsorship.

"No need, the spot is reserved." Zhang Yuan raised his hand to interrupt, "I have my own plans." (End of Chapter)