Actor: Thank you.

A woman's face is like the sweltering heat of summer, changing in an instant.

From bright sunshine to torrential rain, it only takes a moment.

Just like Tsai Yi-Nong now.

Before closing the door, he smiled and greeted Gulina, who was stiffly leaving. After closing the door, he turned around and revealed a hawk-like and wolf-like look.

There was fire in those eyes.

Zhang Yuan was taken aback when he saw this.

What are you going to do?
It seems pretty girls still have an advantage. Why don't you give Nazha a hard time?

Being good-looking is an advantage. Although Nazha's navel isn't particularly large, her other features are quite high-end.

Zhang Yuan was a little uneasy.

Firstly, I don't understand why the other party has a black face.

Secondly, although Tsai Yinong is not bad-looking and can be considered a beauty among ordinary people.

And some people also like her plump and rounded figure.

But compared to celebrities, it's a bit of a contrast.

Over the years, Zhang Yuan has discovered a pattern: generally speaking, beautiful women are easier to please than ugly women.

Those with bigger thunder are easier to coax than those with smaller thunder.

These two things should be discussed separately.

Beautiful women are easy to please; the key lies in their beauty.

Just like the President of the European Union and his ilk.

When certain people in a disadvantaged position join forces with their financial backers, they can become quite formidable.

Conversely, beautiful women are a group that enjoys preferential treatment and is in a superior position.

The current social situation is favorable to them, so why would anyone rebel?

Everyone smiles at them the moment they see them, so why be angry?

Even when you're angry, there are always people who will go to great lengths to coax you; there's a line of people willing to pluck stars and the moon from the sky.

Lei Zida is the same; he has plenty of men to coax him.

Moreover, from a biological perspective, Lei Da's women naturally have higher estrogen levels than Lei Xiao's.

Even though excessive estrogen secretion can lead to irritability, no matter how short-tempered a man is, he will tolerate it when faced with a major shock.

Men are such simple creatures; first they look at the face, then the chest, and then the buttocks.

By reversing cause and effect, and by fooling many people, one comes to believe that they are easy to fool.

Zhang Yuan is also very experienced in coaxing women.

Speak kindly, listen attentively to the other person's emotions, and avoid negating them.

If all else fails, there's a last resort: seduction.

If you're still not satisfied after sleeping with me, at least I slept with you, so I didn't lose out.

When dating a girl, remember to avoid the "young punk mentality": take advantage of any opportunity, don't care where her heart is, as long as her body is with me.

But I can't seduce Tsai Yi-Nong... she's married.

So I had no choice but to "coax" them first.

"Mr. Cai, what's wrong?"

"Are you feeling unwell?" Zhang Yuan asked cautiously.

"Zhang Yuan." The other person responded and then sat down steadily opposite him.

There's something I want to ask you.

"What kind of relationship do we have? Let alone one thing, we can talk about ten or a hundred things. Feel free to say whatever you want," he said in a coaxing tone.

Mr. Cai was fairly satisfied with his attitude.

Do you know what happened with the movie Yu Zheng just finished filming?

As soon as she said that, Zhang Yuan knew what was going on.

Oh, so that's why my face is black.

This is the specific situation.

It was fine when we were filming before; the three crews were all together, and we were filming Qing Dynasty dramas.

People also frequently visit each other's homes.

Moreover, filming isn't done sequentially; scenes are filmed here and there, so you can't really see anything.

But a few days ago, someone tipped off Mr. Cai.

The person who delivered the message was from a local TV station and knew Boss Cai.

“I recently came across a play whose content is somewhat similar to the script you submitted before.”

It refers to "Palace" and "Scarlet Heart".

If we're talking about similarities... the beginnings are similar, the backgrounds are similar, but the characters, including the protagonist's personality, plot details, and endings are all different.

In Zhang Yuan's eyes, it's like the difference between Shanghai-style braised pork and Mao-style braised pork.

Both are braised pork, both are famous dishes, both are sweet, and both are made with pork belly.

However, the tastes are completely different. Some people like the Shanghai style, some like Mao's style, and some like both.

While not as drastically different as sweet and savory tofu pudding, there are still considerable differences.

Moreover, when talking about the drama "Scarlet Heart", a rare hint of melancholy flashed in the depths of Zhang Yuan's eyes, but he quickly hid it.

If you ask which braised pork is more authentic?
That's where the difficulty lies.

Just like when he and Jiang Zhiqiang ate tripe together a few years ago and talked about the tripe stories of old Beijing.

Who is the real "Baodu Feng" – Jin Shenglong or Baodu Feng?

Opinions vary, with some preferring one over the other.

But Baodu Feng has registered the trademark, so legally speaking, they are the authentic ones.

Therefore, the other company had to change its name to Jinshenglong.

When it came to "Palace" and "Scarlet Heart", Tangren bought the film and television adaptation rights for the online novel "Scarlet Heart", spent the money, and went through the procedures.

Therefore, from a legal perspective, "Scarlet Heart" is the authentic version.

But Yu Zheng is a notorious lawbreaker, and I don't care what you do.

I didn't call it "Scarlet Heart".

Besides, if someone like Liulianzi, whose plagiarism has been proven, can publish books and make money, and even have her work adapted into a TV series, why can't I?

Petty and bad people share a common characteristic: they never engage in internal conflict and always blame others when something goes wrong.

Unlike good people, who can get so angry that they can't sleep all night if their boss criticizes them or their colleagues mock them during the day.

They were having a blast and didn't care at all.

On the contrary, the more conscientious one is, the more likely one is to be condemned by one's conscience; without a conscience, how can one be condemned?

So Boss Cai contacted Yu Zheng, but the other party didn't take it seriously at all.

They even casually claimed that it was their original work, which infuriated Mr. Cai.

Cai Yinong is a bit petty, the kind of petty and fussy person, not the kind of ruthless person who seeks revenge and pays off blood debts.

It's easy to feel breathless.

I was already angry, but then I discovered one of Yu Zheng's actions, which made me even angrier.

This guy is pulling strings everywhere, trying to cut in line and get the show aired first.

It must be broadcast before "Scarlet Heart".

The intention is clear: first come, first served.

Whoever enters Guanzhong first shall be king!
Whoever broadcasts first, and whose content is seen by the audience first, is the authentic one!
I used this method normally, and I was able to catch up even though I was a latecomer.

Later, "Story of Yanxi Palace" and "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" did the same thing: they started filming later, but filmed quickly and aired before each other.

I just didn't expect "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" to be such a flop, which made Yu Zheng very happy. He was gloating everywhere, a petty person who had achieved his goal.

Don't talk to Yu Zheng about morality; he doesn't have any.

Mr. Cai was so angry that his heart was pounding.

So when he contacted them before coming, they said they were coming to discuss "Xuan-Yuan Sword".

As a result, not a single word about "Xuan-Yuan Sword" was discussed... Instead, they talked about "cheap" things.

Yu Zheng has another problem: he gets the benefit but then acts innocent!
Not only are they shameless in their work, but they also love to act shamelessly.

Recently, I've encountered people who, while having dinner and drinks, preemptively accuse others of being the plaintiffs, claiming that the other party bought the copyright first and that they should compare viewership ratings.

Boss Cai then came to complain to him.

"Stop, stop, stop..." Zhang Yuan interrupted the opponent's continuous output.

Cai Yinong is someone who can "speak online" and then spend the whole night arguing with netizens on forums and online communities; she's probably quite talkative.

"I understand."

"So what do you plan to do?" the other person asked while gathering his inner energy.

Zhang Yuan crossed his legs, his hands clasped together, resting gently on his thighs, looking both relaxed and slightly serious.

"First of all, I am neither your subordinate nor your employee."

"Please don't question me," Zhang Yuan said, adopting a deferential stance.

Cai Yinong shut her mouth, her face full of displeasure, and her expression worsened.

"As a shareholder of Sugarman, of course I hope the company and its products will be good."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Cai's expression softened slightly. "But at the same time, I am also a shareholder of Dongyang Huanyu."

"Like I said, I hope all the works from my collaborators will be good."

Boss Cai's face darkened again, as if he had been on a rollercoaster ride.

"So what exactly is your attitude?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly. My attitude is already very clear.

The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all meat.

There are no treacherous officials in this court, only loyal ones!

Everyone works diligently for the sake of the imperial court, only their duties differ.

What do you want from me?
Should I sue you or him?

I can make money on both sides, so what do you need me to do?
To put it more broadly, I'm profiting from both ends.

On a smaller scale, I sleep at both ends... With two leading ladies, who can I neglect?

"Mr. Cai, discussing and arguing about who plagiarized whom is actually meaningless."

"Let alone domestically, what about overseas?"

"Red Dead Redemption plagiarized Yojimbo."

"The Lion King plagiarized Jungle Emperor".

Both Inception and Black Swan paid homage to the works of renowned Japanese animation director Satoshi Kon, namely Perfect Blue and Paprika.

Plagiarism is inherently difficult to define.

Zhang Yuan leaned forward slightly and said sincerely.

Ultimately, it depends on which show the audience likes.

"No matter how authentic it is, it's all for nothing if the audience doesn't like it."

"The fermented mung bean juice is authentic, and the West Lake fish in vinegar sauce at Lou Wai Lou is authentic, but it's just not tasty."

"Consumers won't pay for authenticity; they'll just curse and complain."

"So I think the problem isn't authenticity, but quality."

"I have great confidence in the quality of the drama 'Scarlet Heart'."

“Especially Shishi’s performance.”

When his junior sister was mentioned, his expression became awkward again, but he continued.

“I could tell beforehand that she was very dedicated this time and made great progress.”

"At least for the first time, I have my own understanding of the character, instead of just letting things take their course."

"So I believe the film will be a great success."

Zhang Yuan's approach to the situation can be summed up in three words: compromise and muddle through.

Just coax her, and once you've coaxed Cai Yinong, that's it.

We should also show some consideration for our older sister.

But the older woman clearly didn't appreciate it.

But things always have a right and a wrong!

“We’ve known each other for so many years. Back then, you had just debuted and we had already met.”

"It's true that we have a deep bond."

"But now you're neither taking the side of reason nor your own, which makes me feel really bad."

"You're a part of the company too, we can't just let others bully us, can we?"

Mr. Cai's eyes were red, and he looked aggrieved.

You know what, he looks quite pitiful.

But Zhang Yuan remained clear-headed and unmoved.

In doing business, one cannot ignore right and wrong, but one cannot only distinguish between right and wrong; one must have a flexible moral bottom line.

Although he was a shareholder of Sugar Man, his interests did not align with those of Boss Cai at this time.

Then I either stand my ground or give them a soft rebuff; if they burst into tears on the spot, I won't be able to handle the situation.

He then used the move "The Dragon Regrets".

"Okay, after I finish dealing with things here, I'll go ask Yu Zheng."

"Just asking?" Boss Cai persisted.

"I'll try my best to give a satisfactory explanation to both sides," Zhang Yuan said vaguely.

Then they quickly changed the subject.

How's Shishi doing lately?

"I haven't seen her in a long time."

"Did you do well?"

"Have you gained or lost weight?"

Seeing that Zhang Yuan was quite concerned about the little lion, Boss Cai felt a little more at ease.

I can't let this girl suffer too much, even if it means I suffer.

"She looks great, though she's lost some weight. She looks even more beautiful with tears streaming down her face during crying scenes."

"Then I have to go take a look!" Zhang Yuan said, feigning impatience.

Mr. Cai felt envious upon seeing this; youth is truly wonderful!
Judging from the little flame in his eyes, you could tell that the two of them were bound to have a lot of...cracking and popping...collisions tonight.

He then put aside the matter of "Xuan-Yuan Sword" and said he would talk about it later.

Take this opportunity to get up and go out.

As soon as I stepped out of the office, I saw Nazha pacing back and forth in the corridor with her head down.

"Why don't you go out and get some sun? The weather is nice today."

"Ah." The girl looked up blankly and grinned at Zhang Yuan for a while.

"You look really good when you smile," Zhang Yuan complimented.

"Are you from an ethnic minority?" he asked, knowing full well the answer.

"Ah."

"Even without clothes, no, you can tell even without ethnic clothing." Zhang Yuan almost blurted out his wish.

"I'm planning to go to the film set. Would you like to come along and have a look around?"

"Okay," the girl greeted with a smile, her eyebrows arched.

Mr. Cai, who was standing behind him, found this strange.

Aren't you going to see Shishi?
Is it appropriate to bring a pretty girl along?

They chatted as they walked.

"I've seen your performances."

“It’s perfectly normal to have seen it.” Zhang Yuan puffed out his chest: “If you haven’t seen my shows, it means you don’t have a TV at home.”

"Hehehe, yes." The girl was quite supportive, nodding repeatedly.

"What, do you need an autograph?"

"A group photo is fine too."

"Okay, okay," the girl quickly nodded.

"How about we add each other on QQ? You're studying in Beijing, and I live in Beijing too. We can keep in touch when we have time."

"If you encounter any difficulties in Beijing, you can also contact me."

For example, I've figured it out...

"You're such a nice person," Naza replied softly, a little shyly.

Zhang Yuan: ...

Why are you giving me the "friend zone" card?

We chatted all the way, and time seemed to fly by. In the blink of an eye, we arrived at the filming location of the Ming and Qing Palaces.

From afar, one could see the film crew shooting a scene.

When Naza saw the girl in the crowd, surrounded by admirers in front of the camera, a hint of envy appeared in his eyes.

"Don't worry," Zhang Yuan said with a smile. "As long as you work hard, you will have such opportunities in the future."

"It might even become more popular."

"Really?" The girl giggled. "You think highly of me?"

Beautiful women are easy to please... Zhang Yuan nodded vigorously in his heart, "My theory is indeed correct."

Seeing the assistant director yell "Cut," he went straight forward.

"Senior Sister!" she called out before she was even fully close.

Upon hearing his voice, Liu Shishi, who had just finished filming a single take, froze, her eyebrows furrowing, and turned around.

"How did you get here...?"

But as the words reached her lips, the look of surprise that always appeared on her face whenever Zhang Yuan visited the set was tinged with melancholy and hesitation at the end.

"Yes, I'm here." Zhang Yuan blinked, pretending not to notice the awkwardness in her expression.

At the same time, it also suppressed the faint green sprouts emerging from the tips of her hair... (End of Chapter)