Actor: Thank you.

In the days that followed, Hollywood small film producers, having heard that he had invested in "Kick-Ass," called him in droves.

Everyone felt that a huge Chinese fish had arrived.

The fact that he could invest in that silly movie, "Kick-Ass," which was rejected by Lionsgate, shows that he's a rich, foolish guy.

hurry up!
If you come late, you might miss out.

This is what the Eight-Nation Alliance used as their Yuanmingyuan.

He found it all annoying.

So I took Xixi and her friend to learn golf to relax.

I didn't really intend to play; I was just learning for fun.

He wasn't very interested in this sport of swinging a club to hit the ball.

And it's very expensive.

Not only are they expensive, but they also take up a lot of land, and they require a lot of water to maintain the lawn.

The water consumption of a luxury golf course is equivalent to the daily water consumption of 10,000 North American households.

This is just 10,000 North American households; everyone knows how wasteful Americans are of water.

Later, during the California wildfires, not only did firefighters become complacent due to their disillusionment with higher-ups after 9/11, but even those who didn't become complacent still found most fire hydrants without water.

While there may be no water to extinguish fires, irrigation water for pistachio farms and golf courses in California has never been interrupted for a single second.

While billionaires like Bill Gates are acquiring large amounts of land, they are also snapping up the water resources beneath that land.

What do I care if ordinary people die or not? It can't affect my golf game.

Therefore, some people in China have previously suggested that we should import large quantities of North American pistachios and avocados.

Because these two cash crops are California specialties and require a lot of water, and California is short of water.

Given the unsustainable, exploitative nature of the United States, if you dare to buy their products, they will dare to produce them without restraint, ultimately leading to ecological collapse due to excessive water resource extraction.

In North America, such a wonderful place, encountering a white person is considered extremely unlucky.

boom.

boom.

boom!
Under the coach's guidance, Sisi's third shot sent the golf ball flying through the air in a beautiful arc.

Clap clap clap... Zhang Yuan clapped his hands in encouragement.

"Very good, you are very talented."

She made a peace sign.

"I'm going to take this call." Zhang Yuan saw his assistant nod to him.

"Hmph, I don't like it when you're always like this." Little Dragon Girl tightened the pink sun hat on her head.

"Work is work, and rest is rest."

"It's not that I'm upset that you don't play with me, but it's not good for your physical and mental health."

"I know, but for me, work and life are often inseparable."

"Like now."

He went to the rest area to chat on the phone for a while, and after waiting a little while, a golf cart slowly drove up from a distance. After it stopped, a burly man stepped out of the car.

The caddie behind him carried a heavy bag and followed closely behind.

"Hey, isn't that so-and-so?"

"Hollywood is indeed full of superstars." Sisi also came over to drink water and rest.

Without Zhang Yuan by her side, she wasn't as enthusiastic.

The key is not what you play, but who you play with.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the man, then stood up and waved to the burly man who was walking towards him.

"It's not that you can see superstars everywhere in Hollywood, but that wherever I am, there are superstars." He raised his chin with a proud look on his face.

"They came to see you?" Sisi asked, tilting her head.

"Yes, quickly praise me."

“Awesome!”

The newcomer was Sylvester Stallone, who was indeed incredibly strong.

Zhang Yuan felt that he should increase the dosage again.

It became a hit because of The Expendables!
The film grossed nearly $3 million worldwide, not including DVDs and copyrights.

This movie was self-financed by Stallone, and he made a fortune.

Moreover, the film only grossed $100 million in North America, with two-thirds coming from overseas.

Once they make money, they want to make a sequel to continue profiting.

It's not just about making money; it's also about having a career.

People like Sylvester Stallone, who have reached this level of industry status, are like Chen Long—as long as they can move, they will keep working.

Only by constantly filming do I feel like I am myself; if I stop, I lose my drive.

I called him yesterday to talk about making a sequel, and I know he's in Hollywood.

They agreed to meet at this golf course.

So Zhang Yuan said that he couldn't separate his work and life, and there was nothing he could do about it.

We sought him out not only because he had a cameo role in the previous film, but also because the first film had a high overseas box office.

Seeing how well Transformers and Avatar were making money in China, the guy got the idea to go even further.

In addition, Lao Li is also busy and may not have time to act in a second movie, so they need to find someone to fill in the Chinese elements in the film so that it can be sold well.

“Did you know that Arnold invested in this stadium?” the older man said after hugging him.

Arnold is Schwarzenegger.

"So," Stallone continued with unusual seriousness, "I'm planning to take a piss on the lawn in a bit."

These two old rivals and brothers are constantly picking on each other.

"Is this your girlfriend?"

“My name is Crystal.” Just like a few days ago at Cage’s house, Sisi nodded and smiled very gracefully.

He did not deny being called his girlfriend.

"Hello." The older brother greeted him and then pretended to whisper to Zhang Yuan, loudly plotting something.

"Why isn't this the same person I saw last time?"

Zhang Yuan: !!!
"Haha, I was just kidding."

"Nice to meet you."

Zhang Yuan felt a chill run down his spine.

What the hell!

This joke could be deadly.

The key point is that his first thought was actually about who he brought with him when he last met Stallone.

I don't think I brought anyone with me...

"It was really a joke," Zhang Yuan quickly turned around and repeated to Qianqian.

“I hate this kind of North American joke, it’s too much,” he complained.

"You guys chat, I'm going to practice." She pulled her hat down lower with a blank expression and walked away.

Very composed, didn't give them a hard time.

But Zhang Yuan knew he would have a hard time getting home and would probably need to be coaxed for a while.

“Silvis, Chinese girls are more conservative and don’t really accept this kind of joke,” Zhang Yuan said. “Alright, let’s talk about serious matters.”

Zhang Yuan knew in his heart that he would definitely accept the invitation.

Fast & Furious, G.I. Joe, and The Expendables.

These three films are all part of a series, which will help establish their screen image in Hollywood.

Even if it's not the lead role, it's still better than appearing in those third-rate productions.

When people pass by, they leave their names, and when geese pass by, they leave their voices.

He plans to reduce his appearances in domestic commercial films, but if he wants to maintain his commercial value, he has to rely on Hollywood.

Otherwise, if you don't act in commercial films for several years, your salary will definitely plummet.

Although I may not care that much about this money, I can choose not to give it, but you can't refuse to give it to me.

So after hearing Stallone's account of the plot, he started arguing with him about his salary.

"I heard that you've made a lot of money recently and are quite wealthy."

So there's no need to worry about such a small amount of money, right?

Even though they use steroids, they're not stupid or idiotic.

"Three million US dollars, that's my salary requirement."

"I want this salary not because I'm short of money, but because I deserve it."

Stallone was only willing to offer 100 million, thinking 300 million was too expensive.

“I am a top-tier movie star in China. Apart from Chen Long and Li Lianjie, no one dares to say that they are definitely more expensive than me.”

“Silvis, I didn’t offer an outrageous price. You’re underestimating me.”

"Why don't you forgo your payment?"

"Invest in this film and then take a cut of the profits," Stallone suggested casually.

Zhang Yuan glanced at him sideways.

I've been getting a lot of small film producers contacting me these past few days. I never expected a big shot like you would try to make money off me.

Zhang Yuan recalls that the box office of "The Expendables 2" was not much higher than that of the first film, but the production cost was much higher.

In particular, Stallone paid himself a $2000 million salary, not including other bonuses.

It's still profitable, but the cost-effectiveness ratio isn't as high.

The same amount of money could be used to invest in several low-budget masterpieces; there's no need.

How could I not distinguish between adding flowers to brocade and providing charcoal in the snow?

"I don't have that much capital, let's talk about the salary instead."

"How about this?" Zhang Yuan pointed to the green in the distance, which was where the golf hole was located.

"Let's have a competition."

Upon hearing about the competition, the older brother became interested.

"It's my first day learning golf. It would be very unfair to compare strokes."

"Let's compete in strength."

"Let's see who can shoot the farthest."

"If you win, I'll only ask for a million in salary."

"If I win, I'll get a 300 million yuan salary."

It seems like child's play, but how did a simple bet turn into such a serious discussion? You know what, many wealthy and powerful people are just that capricious and casual.

Stallone glanced at his arm, which was about twice as thick as Zhang Yuan's.

Although he had already demonstrated his fighting skills in the first film, which were very formidable.

But when it comes to strength, Stallone is very confident.

Furthermore, golf has a training experience aspect, and as an experienced player, it's impossible for me to lose.

"Okay, it's a deal."

Stallone reached out his thick arm and shook hands with him.

"I made a bet with Stallone." He came to Sissi's side and gave her a word of advice.

"Boring." She pouted and turned her head away.

“He made a joke and slandered my innocence. I have to teach him a lesson,” Zhang Yuan continued, while taking a driver.

Stallone also used a driver, and the caddie set up the tee for both of them and placed the ball on it.

"One shot decides the outcome."

After Sylvester Stallone finished speaking with great confidence, he picked up the cue stick and began to demonstrate.

Twist your waist to adjust your posture for exerting force.

Although he should be quite professional, in Zhang Yuan's eyes, with his large physique, twisting back and forth like that...

"Look, doesn't he look like a bear rubbing against a tree?"

“Hehehe…” Sisi glanced at him, suppressing a laugh: “Don’t laugh at people behind their backs, it’s not good.”

You smiled?

"No." She turned her head away haughtily.

boom!
They were teasing each other by grinding their teeth when they heard a loud popping sound from behind.

Accompanied by a whooshing sound as it cuts through the air.

Without even looking, just by listening to the sound, its momentum far surpasses that of Sisi's practice stick just now.

"Wow!" Little Dragon Girl clapped enthusiastically, showing her respect.

What did you bet with him on?

"$200 million."

Liu Qianqian: !!

"Are you joking, or are you crazy?"

"It's not 200 million in cash, it's the difference in film remuneration."

"That won't do either, it's not proper."

"The important thing is not the salary, but the emotional connection. I would act for 100 million or 300 million."

"And sometimes, the connection between people needs some unforgettable things."

“I understand…” Sisi nodded.

Regardless of winning or losing, Stallone will always remember this $200 million bet and Zhang Yuan.

He's always so amazing.

To create unforgettable stories between the two of us... It seems like he always does this to me too.

Whether it's going to Paris, Africa, or this time.

We both play mind games, but we're actually quite cute.

"Come on, give this ball a kiss and bless me."

"Dirty." She recoiled in disgust, but then smiled and kissed his cheek.

“I know Stallone was just joking, pretending to be angry to tease you,” she whispered in your ear.

"Also, I hope you can win this shot."

“Of course, have I ever lost?” He winked slyly at Sisi.

He was new to golf and managed to get a little something from the coach and caddies by giving tips, getting autographs, and taking photos.

If it were a competition, he couldn't beat Stallone, who has been doing this for years and has an amateur level of skill.

Therefore, the game he proposed was not about the number of strokes, but about who could hit the ball the farthest.

Everyone has stereotypes.

For example, Chinese people are good at table tennis, badminton, diving, and gymnastics.

These sports all require extremely high levels of agility and precision.

The characteristics of the Chinese people are speed, accuracy, and endurance.

Old Black Guy's strengths are his explosive power and his body proportions, which are well-suited for track and field.

Their Achilles tendon is also much longer and stronger than that of other races, so they are good at sports like basketball that require jumping.

White people are characterized by drug resistance...and strength.

White people tend to prefer sports that are highly competitive or require a high level of physical strength, such as baseball and American football.

Golf is also strenuous, and requires a lot of skill in generating power.

Not only in sports, but also in action movies, the three races are roughly represented in this way: Chinese are fast and accurate, whites are brute force, and blacks are bouncing around.

Zhang Yuan arrived at the ping-pong table and began to prepare.

He stretched his body.

Just then, a golf course attendant drove back in a golf cart with a caddie; they had already set the flag for Stallone's shot.

"190 yards, Mr. Stallone!" The caddie waved his hat excitedly: "Professional level."

"Haha." The big guy laughed, then put on a show.

"The temperature is still too high today. If it gets colder, it will be even farther away."

"This is not my highest level."

190 is roughly equivalent to 170 meters, which is a good result for an amateur.

Professional golfers can hit the ball 250 yards or even more.

The world record is over 500 yards, but that was due to a tailwind.

"Congratulations." Zhang Yuan looked up and smiled, then focused on the ball at his feet.

When the coach was teaching him, he said that the power of the swing comes from the centrifugal force of the body's rotation and the reaction force of the legs stomping on the ground.

Legs lead the hips, hips lead the waist, waist leads the shoulders, shoulders lead the arms, and arms swing the club.

It sounded complicated, but after listening, Zhang Yuan summarized it himself.

It's simply that power originates from the ground, arises from the feet, is generated in the legs, is controlled by the waist, and flows through the fingers.

This is the mantra for generating power in Tai Chi.

Not only Tai Chi, but many Chinese martial arts use similar power generation techniques.

One of them was something Zhang Yuan was familiar with, but hadn't used in a long time.

He twisted his waist at an exaggerated angle, stretched his arms backward as far as possible, and pulled himself to the limit like a slingshot.

After taking a deep breath, Zhang Yuan recalled the special skill that Grandpa Yu Chenghui had taught him when he was on the film set.

It was a surprise attack!
When it comes to generating power through waist, abdomen, and body rotation, even at his advanced age, the old man can still unleash a spear strike as swiftly as a dragon, leaving no room for evasion. This is all thanks to his exceptional power generation technique.

boom! ! !
Zhang Yuan swung his club, and the golf ball instantly disappeared into the sky.

The grass where the tees were located remained completely still, an astonishingly accurate sight.

In terms of strength, he is far stronger than he appears.

In terms of skill, he combined traditional Chinese martial arts.

Stallone watched him swing the club, his expression subtly changing.

No way……

He didn't mean he only started learning today.

After a long time, the caddie returned by car.

This time he swung his hat even harder, swinging it with great effort.

“A miracle, Mr. Zhang.”

"238 yards, breaking the amateur record on the course!"

She ran and jumped to him.

Why is Zhang Yuan so happy to have won against Sylvester Stallone, who is clearly his employer?

Zhang Yuan took out a hundred-dollar bill and handed it to him.

"Thank you, you are the most generous...Chinese person I have ever met."

That's why!

He originally wanted to say the most generous person, but considering that his boss was Sylvester Stallone, he added the qualifier "Chinese".

Caddies are all highly skilled individuals; if they do a good job, a caddie at a high-end course can earn hundreds of dollars a day just in tips.

Zhang Yuan disliked the tipping culture, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Did I use too much force...?

He wanted to win, but not to break the record.

According to the rules, you have to treat someone to a meal if you get a hole-in-one, and you also have to treat someone to a meal if you break a record.

The entire meal was paid for by Mr. Zhang...

In China, a hole-in-one will earn you hundreds of dollars in tips from all the course staff, and at least a thousand dollars from the caddies—and that's considered the stingiest.

He told the waiter to treat each guest to a glass of brandy and a cigar.

I gave the waiter a $50 tip and the other waiters $20 each.

In return, his photo was displayed on the stadium's honor roll.

Now he knows why golf is a luxury sport.

Sisi excitedly went forward to hug him, and he picked her up and spun her around in mid-air.

"Your lucky kiss worked."

"No way, you're clearly the better one."

Both of them were very happy.

The happiness they gained, the waiter received a tip, the other guests received gifts, Stallone lost 200 million, and we all have a bright future.

Stallone, the only victim in the entire event, was completely dumbfounded.

No, man...

He broke the amateur record on the court on his very first day of learning.

Zhang Yuan looked at him with an innocent expression.

I don’t know.

I was born with superhuman strength… (End of Chapter)