Actor: Thank you.

That day at home, Zhang Yuan looked at the financial report sent from Hong Kong.

Last year, film companies on both sides of the Taiwan Strait made a lot of money.

The Secret Chamber, Lost on Journey, Let the Bullets Fly, Ip Man 2, My Own Swordsman...

A whole bunch of movies have made a profit at the box office, and they are also exploring overseas markets to extract extra box office profits.

However, there are still a lot of payments that haven't been received. Currently, the company's accounts only have funds for Zhang Yimou, Da Nao, and the post-production funds prepared for Tsui Hark's "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".

There are still over 100 million yuan in funds lying around.

Then, these Hong Kong guys wanted to divide the money among themselves...

They said everyone had worked hard all year and deserved a share of the profits.

Zhang Yuan scratched his head until it was covered in dandruff. After thinking it over, he wondered, "Where have you guys suffered the most?"
Aren't I the only one suffering?

The company isn't even listed yet, and all they're thinking about is splitting the profits.

How about I go to your company and get a share of the money?

Zhang Yuan wrote a strongly worded reply, stating that the company needed to reserve a large amount of funds to prepare for future projects and talent reserves.

At the end of the letter, he stated that the company would distribute dividends to shareholders in the future.

As for when that future will come, that's up to me.

I called Jiang Zhiqiang again to let him know that the company still has many expenses and can't just start working without paying.

"Even if we distribute dividends, you'll still get the most." Boss Jiang thought to himself, "If the money is distributed according to shares, you have the most shares, so you're not losing out."

Zhang Yuan was full of a sense of ownership.

What do you mean I got a bigger share... It's all my money!

I'll give it to you; you can take it.

I won't give it to you, and you can't take it from me!
After much consideration, he revised his reply.

They decided to allocate 4000 million as dividends.

He himself refused to receive a share of the profits.

However, the condition is that the company must establish its headquarters in Beijing and form a board of directors at the same time.

Every company needs to have a permanent staff member in Beijing, so I don't have to be unable to find someone when I need something.

And Lao Tzu has to be the chairman.

Seeing how sensible he was, the board members agreed to the exchange.

I went out to the office building and found that the studio and headquarters have already started renovations.

I went to Youku again to see Boss Gu.

Gu Yongqiang felt that he was quite anxious and indicated that he would handle the matter of buying back the shares.

“Everything will be done according to the contract, I’m not in a hurry.” Zhang Yuan had no such concerns.

"I came to see you to inquire about the listing process."

Mr. Gu not only listed his own company on the stock exchange, but also helped many other companies go public. He has a wealth of experience in this area.

"Your company is doing quite well." After hearing his description, Boss Gu raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised.

It's quite impressive that a young person could turn a company into what it is in just a few years.

"Where do you plan to list it, on the US stock market?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head.

Going public on the US stock market is more suitable for technology companies or internet companies.

Moreover, it won't be long before a major collapse of Chinese concept stocks occurs in the US stock market.

A few years later, there will be a wave of companies delisting and returning to domestic markets.

Especially against the backdrop of escalating Sino-US confrontation, listing on the US stock market will be subject to capital, technology, and information regulation.

They can easily investigate you thoroughly using reasons such as financial regulation and national security, and even send your overseas headquarters executives to jail.

Putting aside everything else, just think about what Toyota and Volkswagen have experienced in North America, and you'll understand.

If they can't beat you in the market, they'll use a big stick.

In addition to domestic financing, the pool of technical talent is also much stronger than in previous years.

Film and television companies are not as good as internet companies. They own the world's largest film and television market and film and television factories. Why should they buy your stock?

So he never intended to go into the US stock market; there are still more retail investors in the A-share market.

One crop after another, they can't be harvested all at once.

"Therefore, your target is the A-share market."

"Based on the current situation of the company, it should go public on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM)," Mr. Gu judged.

"Are you now looking to bring in a listed company team to start planning the integration?"

"Yes." Zhang Yuan nodded affirmatively.

When renovating the office, he would set aside a section for the listing preparation team.

"But that's not why I came to see you."

"That is?"

“I need a private listing advisory team, not many people, but they are only responsible to me and report only to me.”

Boss Gu's eyes gleamed with gold as he raised his index finger and pointed at him.

OK!

Despite his young age, he's quite shrewd.

Many young people suffer losses because they lack business acumen when their companies go public, and are taken advantage of by shareholders, investors, and partners.

Zhang Yuan's idea was simple: this was just like an emperor governing the country.

Are all the officials in the world your subjects?

Yes.

After all, all land under heaven belongs to the king, and all people within the realm are his subjects.

But it’s not.

The ministers also had their own cliques, especially the important ministers from various factions.

Emperor Qianlong was known as a political machine and was considered one of the most intelligent emperors.

They were still swindled out of tens of millions of taels of disaster relief funds by Wang Danwang and officials throughout Gansu.

Furthermore, because Wang Danwang distributed these funds to everyone according to their rank, everyone colluded and no one reported it, thus forming a stable corrupt alliance in the area.

If it weren't for Agui, one of Qianlong's closest advisors, accidentally discovering a clue, a general on a military expedition would have found that the local climate was completely different from the disaster reports. The reports always mentioned severe drought, but the army encountered heavy rain and muddy roads, making it impossible to advance.

Otherwise, this brother, who had already been sent to Zhejiang, a region far richer than Gansu, as governor, might have made a fortune.

The problem was that a few years after Wang Danwang's home was searched, Chen Huizu, who was in charge of the search, was found to have embezzled a large amount of the confiscated property.

It was a coincidence that Wang Danwang had presented several precious jade vases to Emperor Qianlong, which Mr. Zhang liked very much, but he did not accept them because of ancestral rules.

He had been keeping it in mind, and when he saw the list of confiscated property, he initially wanted someone to secretly bring it to him, but the treasure wasn't on it, which made him suspicious.

If Mr. Zhang had been a little less perceptive and less fond of "damaging" cultural relics, the matter would have been overlooked.

What if there were no such coincidences or luck?

When will these two corrupt officials be brought to justice?

The reason why people like Heshen and Yan Song repeatedly appeared in history is that emperors could not trust their subordinates and had to find some capable, lucrative, and loyal sycophants.

These scoundrels are useful when they're needed, but when they're not, they kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. I'm not afraid of their greed at all.

Zhang Yuan wasn't sure if he had that kind of incredible luck.

What if the company's listing team colludes with other shareholders to deceive them?
I have no experience in listing companies.

They had to find their own "Agui" or "Heshen".

He wanted Mr. Gu, an expert, to help him find a team of advisors to provide professional advice and oversee the company's personnel.

This is not over yet.

He planned to have Shu Chang and the auditing and financial team she had recruited over the years secretly monitor these two groups of people.

Only then can he get a good night's sleep.

Better safe than sorry; it's better to be cautious and resolve problems at their earliest stages.

Boss Gu agreed to help him find someone and even said he would treat him to a meal.

"I have something to do and need to go home. Maybe next time."

"Girlfriend?" Boss Gu stroked his chin, a smile on his face.

"My friend is a woman."

"Hehehe..."

Seeing the malicious smile on his face, Zhang Yuan remained silent for a moment.

Do I really need to go that far?

He wanted to see Sun Li, who had just finished filming.

Would I really go so far as to harm the Empress?

Deng Chao can't kill me.

A banquet was arranged in the small courtyard that evening to entertain the guests.

When Sun Li contacted him, he knew that she was definitely there to discuss the studio in detail.

We should treat you well and have a good chat.

Cheng Hao was also there, keeping them company.

"Where's my brother Chao?" Zhang Yuan asked when he saw her come alone.

"He went to film a movie." The Empress replied in a rather refined manner, "Hua Yi has a TV series, and he's the lead actor."

"What drama?"

"《Yan'an Love》 was a collaboration between Cao Baoping and Yu Baimei." The other party didn't hide anything, and their conversation was full of sincerity.

"Oh..." Zhang Yuan understood.

It was around this time that she got together with Yu Baimei, and later they created a bunch of comedies.

"Okay, let's get together again when Brother Chao is free. Let's eat first."

Sun Li is from Shanghai, so he specially asked someone to prepare dishes with a Huaiyang flavor.

Eat and chat.

Sun Li is quite satisfied with her own situation, but she is worried about Deng Chao's situation in Huayi.

Before going to Huayi, he was incredibly good at playing the male lead in TV dramas, and after going there, he was still playing the male lead.

“There’s no difference; I want to act in movies but I can’t get any,” Sun Li complained.

Zhang Yuan put down his chopsticks and looked at him.

"So do you think I could get acting roles if I were still at Huayi?"

"I think so," Sun Li replied after thinking for a moment.

"But it will be very difficult, as you'll have to compete with others."

“It’s supposed to be fair and open, and they can’t beat me, but under Huayi’s system, I have to compete with others and even feel restricted.”

"So this isn't Chao Ge's problem, but rather that some people decide who gets the role and who can't, and if they say no, then no one gets the role."

"One's destiny must be in one's own hands. One must fight for it, and even if one fails, there is nothing to complain about."

"It's better than being forced to die a humiliating death."

“Yes.” Sun Li looked at this “rebel” senior.

What he said makes sense, and it's similar to Deng Chao's usual thoughts and feelings.

"I heard," the other person said, winking mischievously a few times before whispering, "that you invited Director Zheng Xiaolong to collaborate long-term."

"And proposed the company's future listing plan."

"You're quite well-informed." Zhang Yuan narrowed his eyes, a half-smile on his face.

You heard all that? You two are such clever little devils.

Deng Chao couldn't get any shares in Huayi.

Although Hairun offered Sun Li the condition of exchanging shares for contract renewal, she thought it over and felt that Hairun's resources were not high-end enough.

So after hearing about this, they set their sights on him.

Isn't that a coincidence?
Everyone wants to find a platform to go public and reap the benefits. Since you're planning to do that, why not...

"On both sides of the strait, I will only give film directors a portion of their stock options."

Even someone like director Zheng Xiaolong falls under the category of television dramas.

"So what I discussed with him was not the shares of the two-way film industry, but the new company that would be integrated later."

"If you're referring to this company, then we can discuss it."

Originally, the couple focused on television dramas and variety shows, respectively, and didn't make many movies.

It's worthwhile to exchange shares of the conglomerate for their support and studio equity.

However, the quantity must be carefully controlled.

He wanted 3% of the other party's studio's shares, while his own side still needed to be discussed in detail.

The most important thing is to bring Deng Chao into his system after his contract with Hua Yi expires.

Only by achieving this can equity be acquired.

Sun Li lowered her head and frowned.

Am I not attractive enough?
Only my flamboyant man can pull this off. We were discussing having the other party register the company first, and everything was progressing smoothly, when the assistant pushed open the restaurant door and entered, saying expressionlessly.

"Brother Zhang Yuan."

"Someone is requesting an audience."

"Who?"

"traitor."

Zhang Yuan glanced at the two actresses on his left and right and nodded slightly.

Before long, the tall, thin Yao Dazui arrived at his house with a beaming smile, carrying two large bags of gifts.

"Hello Mr. Zhang, I have peanuts from my hometown, as well as some nutritional supplements."

The peanuts from Longyan, Fujian are famous, Zhang Yuan gestured for her to put them down.

Hello, are you having dinner?

"Would I have the honor of dining with you?"

As he spoke, he moved closer to the table.

Zhang Yuan glanced at her and said coldly, "My family only has three pairs of chopsticks, and we've used them all. There aren't any extras."

Yao Cheng: ...

Who would believe that?

But she understood that the other party was deliberately saying something that sounded obviously false, clearly showing a lack of respect.

Sun Li, standing to the side, bit her lip as she watched this scene.

She knew about Zhang Yuan and Yao Cheng's past, and as a guest, she felt quite awkward.

Should I stay here or leave?

"Our family doesn't have the habit of wasting food."

"It's very impolite of you to come to our door without giving us prior notice."

"Wasn't what I told you last time clear enough?" Zhang Yuan thought to himself. "I even told you to watch 'The God of Cookery,' but you didn't."

“I understand.” Yao Cheng grinned widely. “I understand everything, which is why I came here specifically.”

"Um...can we talk alone for a bit?" She looked at Cheng Hao and Sun Li.

“No need for a private chat,” Zhang Yuan explicitly refused.

Is there anything I want to discuss with you privately?

You never had a private conversation with me back then.

"There are no outsiders here, they are all our own people."

"Say what you have to say now."

Sun Li's tension was greatly relieved by the phrase "one of our own".

That's true, at least he didn't treat me that way.

You reap what you sow. If we had gotten along well, things wouldn't have come to this.

"Tell me now?" Yao Cheng looked hesitant.

"In front of them?"

"If you don't want to talk, you can leave now." Zhang Yuan gestured towards the door.

I'm too lazy to listen.

"Fine!" he replied fiercely, gritting his teeth.

He then reached out and unbuttoned the pure black wool coat he was wearing.

After untying each piece of clothing, I pulled it off with both hands, and the coat slid down my shoulders.

This revealed the black lace lingerie she was wearing underneath, as well as black semi-transparent panties with matching lace stockings.

Zhang Yuan: !!!
What are you going to do! (Same pronunciation as Teacher Wang).

Everyone else was dumbfounded.

Not only was he dumbfounded, but Sun Li and Cheng Hao, who were standing next to him, were also dumbfounded.

She was wearing only a coat and her underwear underneath; nothing else.

Zhang Yuan just wants to say a line from her ex-husband.

You are so naughty.

"Zhang Yuan, I just remembered, I have something to do." Sun Li swallowed hard and got up to speak.

"How about I go first, see you next time?"

"Hehehe..."

Before he could stop Sun Li, a cold laugh rang out from the other side.

"I think I'll leave too, to make room for you." The kind older sister, with her delicate fingers raised, put down her chopsticks and stood up at the same time.

"Don't move!" Zhang Yuan stretched out his hands and placed them on their shoulders at the same time, pressing them down.

We can't leave.

Now that you've left, I can't explain it clearly anymore.

"Hold on tight, everyone."

"I, I, let me ask first."

"Put your clothes on!" he yelled at Yao Dazui.

What the hell!
With your figure and face, this outfit doesn't look good on you.

"You said it in front of them... I understand, it's okay, I can handle it," Yao Cheng said, hands on his hips.

"I can't adapt!" Zhang Yuan quickly refused.

"Put it on quickly!"

Only then did the other person put on their clothes.

Zhang Yuan clutched his chest, his heart wounded.

"You didn't tell me to do it this way," the other person muttered.

Zhang Yuan felt a chill on the back of his head.

It was Cheng Hao's sharp, knife-like gaze.

"You have to explain yourself clearly today. How did you get me to do it?" Zhang Yuan said, getting impatient.

What the hell!

With you doing this, I won't be able to sleep in bed tonight.

Cheng Hao is determined to kill me.

Yao Cheng had a look on his face that said, "You're still pretending."

"You made me watch 'The God of Cookery,' especially the part about Shaolin Temple."

"correct."

"I saw it."

"You saw it, and then what?"

"And here I am," Yao Cheng said, hands on his hips, striking a pose of ease.

"No... did 'The God of Cookery' teach you this?"

"You're probably watching a pirated copy, aren't you?"

"You picked up the wrong disc. Is it 'The Jade Maiden Heart Sutra' or 'Sex and Zen' playing?" Zhang Yuan asked, looking completely bewildered.

Did you see it wrong, or did I see it wrong?

Are we watching the same show?
"No, I saw it, and I understood it very well, and I also understood what you meant."

"You just want me to help you 'take drugs,' don't you?"

"I am coming."

Yao Cheng watched that passage as he was told.

And I watched it repeatedly!
Actually, it's fine if you don't watch it repeatedly, but after watching it a lot, you start to think about it more.

At first, all I saw was "offended the abbot and still wanted to run away".

But after studying it repeatedly, she felt that someone as smart as Zhang Yuan wouldn't give such a simple hint!
This prompted us to put our minds to work and begin to utilize the fine tradition of Chinese students: analyzing the author's intention in conjunction with the context.

What the author thinks is unimportant; what matters is the nonsensical analysis.

The reason Stephen Chow was beaten by the Eighteen Bronze Men was because he tried to run away.

The reason they ran away was because they had offended the abbot.

Why did you offend the abbot?

Because the abbot wanted to help Stephen Chow take drugs.

When the abbot was helping him suck the last bit of fluid, which was just as he was about to take off his pants to suck the vital parts, Stephen Zhou woke up and pushed the abbot away, thus angering the abbot.

Yao Cheng: Master, I understand!
In other words, as long as you help with the absorption, you won't offend the abbot.

You should have said so earlier.

Oh, I've heard Zhang Yuan is quite the womanizer. I'm not bad looking either, I see.

Zhang Yuan just told her to say it to his face, not in private, and she thought the other party was playing dirty tricks and wanted to seek thrills in public.

They even let people see it!

I kept the lights off.

Who knows what quirks rich people have?

That's enough.

Everything happens in this room, as long as it doesn't get out.

As long as a reconciliation can be reached, paying this price is nothing.

"Well, you've arranged things quite well."

"You two can go ahead."

"Sun Li and I are going out for a stroll." Cheng Hao said with a big smile as she took the Empress's hand.

"Sit down!" Zhang Yuan's voice was no longer impatient this time, but rather deep and resonant.

The good older sister let go, no longer daring to joke, and put aside her temper to greet Sun Li.

"I'm sorry to have shown you this unseemly scene. There must be some misunderstanding."

Seeing that he was really angry, Cheng Hao stopped acting out and realized that something was wrong.

That's true, he wouldn't even consider someone with such a skinny, bony physique.

"It seems I've misunderstood you after all." Zhang Yuan furrowed his brows, his gaze sharp.

Not to mention Cheng Hao, even Sun Li, who was standing to the side, noticed that his demeanor had changed drastically.

Anger, brutality, and even evil surged up all at once.

He was a completely different person from the one who had chatted and laughed with me during our meal.

"Let me be frank."

"I plan to kill you," Zhang Yuan bluntly stated.

Yao Cheng: ...

"And I've had this idea for more than just a day or two."

Yao Dazui was already dressed lightly, and now a chill ran down his spine as he climbed straight up to the top of his head.

"The reason I've refrained from harming you all these years is because..."

"It's not because I'm afraid of Huayi."

"It's not that you're not worth it!"

Zhang Yuan used the table to support himself as he stood up.

"Everything has a price to pay."

"If someone tries to harm you while you are in Huayi, they will retaliate against me."

"I'm not afraid."

"If they can't get revenge on me, they'll get revenge on my friends and my artists."

“They’re afraid, I can’t let them get hurt.”

"That's why I haven't laid a hand on you."

"It's not that I don't care, but that I have too many people I care about."

After he finished speaking, he grasped Cheng Hao's hand.

"But what you did today is an insult to me."

"Another insult to me."

"So, today, now, at this very moment, I assure you."

"I will definitely kill you."

"Not physically, but to kill you in this industry."

"You'd better consider changing careers now."

"Otherwise, I'll find a way to kill you."

"Even Jesus couldn't save you, I'm telling you!" (End of Chapter)