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Chapter 1428 Showdown

They waited until the film crew finished their work.

Liu Shishi's performance today wasn't very good.

The director noticed that she seemed somewhat distracted after Zhang Yuan arrived.

"Looks like she misses her boyfriend."

"It's normal for girls to have feelings of puberty."

"But it can't interfere with work."

"Then go and talk to the boss..."

Several assistant directors huddled together and whispered, but in the end no one dared to mention Liu Shishi to anyone, let alone provoke Zhang Yuan.

Almost all the main actors, except for Nicky Wu, were present for dinner that evening.

Zhang Yuan let Nazha sit to his left, Liu Shishi to his right, and Liu Xinyou and Guo Zhenni next.

Naturally, I had to be surrounded by beautiful women, and I even paid for the meal.

Whether Naza was bold enough or genuinely didn't think much of it, he simply sat down when she was offered a seat, without any hesitation.

"You can order a few dishes you like, don't be shy." Seeing this, Zhang Yuan even handed the menu to her.

Liu Shishi, who was standing to the side, felt uneasy. "They were all for me before."

"Shishi, Mr. Cai told me this when I came."

“Naza has great potential. Although she hasn’t enrolled yet, with her looks, she will definitely be able to get into a prestigious university.”

"With further training and extra help from the group, she might become the next generation's top female diabetic doctor."

As soon as he said this, everyone except for Naza, who covered his mouth, laughed, and shook his head to indicate that he didn't have that much ability, was stunned.

I dare not speak.

You said in front of Shi Shi that this Xinjiang girl is the next generation's number one star?
The key point is that Zhang Yuan is a shareholder of Sugarman, and these people know that.

Others might be talking nonsense; it's hard to say how much truth there is in what he said.

It's substantial!
How many women can truly be called the "Queen of Sugar Figurines"?

Initially, Mr. Cai liked Esther Kwan, then Sun Li, then he wanted to promote Lü Yi, and then Liu Shishi.

Next was Nazar, and after Nazar left, the era of sugar figurines came to an end.

After that, they insisted on promoting Hu Bingqing, and they promoted her relentlessly!

This is also a character flaw of Mr. Cai: he gets stuck on details and firmly believes that his judgment is correct and that Hu will definitely become famous.

Judging from the results, it would have been better to promote Chen Yao, who was in the same cohort. Not only is she better looking and has a better figure than Hu Ge, but she's also smarter.

So in Zhang Yuan's understanding, Nazha was half a top female sugar figurine seller, and that was it.

She and Yang Tianbao were considered the last half of Huayi's top female stars, and there will be no one like them after them.

Boss Cai prefers girls who are gentle and mild-mannered; the girls she chooses share several common traits.

They value family, so they all get married early; they are all of good character, have no history of breaking the law or engaging in immoral or shady behavior.

However, this is also a drawback: a mild temperament makes it difficult to stand out and is not very competitive in the entertainment industry.

Liu Shishi is like that, and Nazha is similar; they are not bad people, nor are they the cunning type.

So XJ didn't catch the hidden meaning at all and was just laughing foolishly.

But the little lion's complexion was a little pale.

Zhang Yuan gave the menu to another girl and then praised her so much, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

These are clearly the treatment I deserve.

She looks silly, but she's not that silly.

Yang Mi was mischievous from a young age and was never afraid of strangers.

Liu Shishi is different.

In her teens, especially after she started learning dance, she became quite quiet. Although she was usually funny and witty, she was generally a very gentle and feminine woman.

However, this girl actually has a "dark history".

Mr. Yuan told him about it, which he also heard from Mr. Liu Tianli.

At first, the idea of having her learn storytelling was not only to find her a skill, but also to keep her in line.

Because this girl was really crazy before she was ten years old, running around the streets with her friends from the alley every day.

He would go out at midnight to catch crickets and fireflies, and his clothes were often patched.

There are even records of people going to cemeteries on the night of the Ghost Festival.

Crazy and mischievous, like a husky that can run away at any moment.

After puberty, his temperament stabilized, and he became a different person.

So she's not completely indecisive; she has a bit of stubbornness in her bones, just not obvious.

She got a little angry at this moment, first biting her lip and lowering her head, then tugging at Zhang Yuan's sleeve.

"Junior brother, I want to eat spicy blood curd."

"It's too spicy. If I get pimples, I won't look good on camera."

"Then I want to eat durian."

"There are so many people at the table, and this stuff smells strong; we can't let it bother others."

"Can I at least have a fruit salad?" she asked, sounding aggrieved.

Before, when we ate out, I could order whatever I wanted, and he always picked the restaurants I liked. But today, they didn't have anything I wanted.

"Do you want some fruit salad?" Zhang Yuan turned to ask Nazha, Liu Xinyou, and the others.

After they nodded, Zhang Yuan placed the order.

The little lion was even more unhappy. "I have to depend on other women's opinions to decide what I want to eat..."

She found the meal tasteless and unpleasant, and was not happy at all.

My heart was filled with immense turmoil.

I felt both upset and guilty.

During the meal, Zhang Yuan didn't say much to her.

So after finishing her meal, she quickly pulled Zhang Yuan away, acting as if she were protecting her food.

"Dandan, arrange a room for Miss Nazha. It's so late tonight, let her stay until tomorrow."

After everything was arranged, he returned to his room with Liu Shishi.

"Go take a shower first, I have some things to take care of." Zhang Yuan took out his laptop and went online.

"Oh, I'll go then." The little lion, holding his bathrobe, was even more conflicted.

What I do after taking a shower is obvious, but I...

Meanwhile, in a hotel room not far away.

Wu Qilong certainly didn't have a cold; it was just an excuse.

He hid in his room and didn't even eat, constantly feeling uneasy.

Why do so many young women date middle-aged men?

Besides being rich, Old Deng is caring, knows how to charm girls, and is good at reading people's expressions—all qualities that make him better than younger men.

Since he was good at reading people, Wu Qilong naturally understood the relationship between Zhang Yuan and Liu Shishi.

I had actually heard some rumors before, but I was too preoccupied with lust to listen to them.

Yuan Hongdu and the others all knew Zhang Yuan and had spoken highly of him.

That's why he seemed hesitant to speak when Zhang Yuan arrived at the film set.

Wu Qilong is quite capable and has a certain status in the industry. He also started his own company early on.

But compared to Zhang Yuan, they are nothing.

The key point is that he didn't expect Zhang Yuan to come to him so suddenly.

When your mind is in turmoil, you need to talk to someone.

In his moment of chaos and panic, he remembered his old friend.

"Friend, it's been a long time."

I called the Fifth Prince.

Wu Qilong has managed to survive for so many years despite his humble origins; he's definitely got brains.

He heard that Su Youpeng and Zhang Yuan had a good relationship, so he specifically sought out Su Youpeng to ask him about it.

I miss you. It's been years since we had a meal together.

"Yeah, you didn't even invite me."

Wu Qilong exchanged perfunctory pleasantries, and as the conversation progressed, the topic turned to his recent love life.

"As you know, my divorce was very unpleasant."

"Hey, why are you saying this?" The Fifth Prince was taken aback.

It's made the headlines! The woman said you're no good...

Why did you bring it up yourself when none of us mentioned it?
"Let's not talk about it anymore, it's all in the past."

"People should always look forward."

"I recently met a nice girl on set. We get along well and she has a good personality."

"What do you think of my looks?" Youpeng asked with a half-smile.

We get along well, have good personalities... What are you talking about? Just tell me if it looks good or not!
Among the three members of the Little Tigers, Alec Su has the highest pure intelligence, making him a numerical genius.

He knew what was going on as soon as the other side made their move.

"Hehehe, it looks pretty good."

"What age?"

"In his early twenties."

"Hehe, you're very lucky! Keep in touch." The Fifth Prince offered his blessings to his old friend: "I've prepared a red envelope."

"Thanks...but..."

"what happened?"

"There's a small problem right now, and I'd like to hear your opinion." "My opinion isn't important; you have to make your own decisions about relationships." Alec Su was already cleverly looking for an escape route.

"I just want to ask you something. You can listen to whatever you want, and I'll just say whatever I want."

"Ok."

"This girl is great, excellent in every way, except for one thing."

"It seems that... cough cough, she had someone she liked before."

Su Youpeng: ...

I told you we should leave!

"So what are your plans?" He didn't readily offer his opinion, but instead asked in return.

"I think the other person is really nice, and I want to get to know them better."

"And the other party seemed to be interested as well, at least they didn't show any resistance when they contacted me."

This is also one of the reasons why Zhang Yuan did not resort to violence.

If Wu Qilong was simply lusting after Liu Shishi's body, then Zhang Yuan would directly let him know that his sword was not without its advantages.

But that's the difficulty – you're the one who's disrupting the timeline!
They were truly in love, regardless of age difference or other issues; it was a case of both parties being willing to give and receive.

Zhang Yuan pondered for a long time.

I've turned into a blond guy!
If two people truly develop feelings for each other, then violence is not a good idea.

It's not that I'm afraid of being backfired by the timeline, but I'm worried that the little lion will hate me.

And can it stop them for a while, or for a lifetime?

Just like when a child goes to an internet cafe, will simply beating them up be enough for the parents?
This is why he went along with the act.

If the task is accomplished but the hearts of the people are lost, it's not much different from not accomplishing it at all.

Having a conscience has become a hindrance to him, both at work and in life.

Wu Qilong then chatted with Su Youpeng for a while.

"Speaking of which, you know the person this girl likes."

Alec Su felt a strong alarm bell ringing in his mind.

I knew it wouldn't be good if someone who doesn't usually contact me suddenly called!
But the Fifth Prince was a decent person, and out of consideration for their long-standing friendship, he didn't complain.

I'm just worried that things might escalate into something serious.

My heart skipped a beat, and I was also a little gossipy, wanting to know the answer.

"Who is this person?"

"Zhang Yuan."

Su Youpeng: ...

Alec Su's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally died.

"So that means you've taken a liking to someone Zhang Yuan likes, and who also likes him."

I guess so...

"Oh." Youpeng nodded: "Okay, I have a friend who specializes in selling columbariums. I'll give you his phone number."

Wu Qilong: ...

A columbarium is a Buddhist pagoda where ashes are placed in niches. You can buy a spot there. In Taiwan, it's generally used to describe urns containing cremated remains.

"Is it that serious?" Little Tiger swallowed hard.

"Score report." Youpeng is truly a brother; he hasn't hung up the phone yet.

I initially wanted to decline, but now that I realize the issue is complex, I've actually started helping to make the decision.

How far have things progressed between you and this girl?

Did you sleep with her?

"No," Wu Qilong quickly replied, "I haven't touched her except when filming kissing scenes."

"That's better."

"right."

Su Youpeng: "At most, I'll be disabled."

Wu Qilong: ...

This wasn't the first time Fifth Prince and Zhang Yuan had met, especially after the incident with Lin Xinru, which left a deep impression on him and also gave him a better understanding of the ruthless methods of this rapidly rising young man from the mainland.

Dead people and disabled people are all jokes... or maybe not.

But if he really targets my buddies, then he can forget about working in mainland China.

All the connections and popularity built up over the years have been wasted in an instant.

Even Ruby Lin was completely defeated by him and had to submit. How much backbone do you have?

Besides, Ruby Lin only used the other party's team to film a movie, while you went straight to their bedside; the levels of the matter are completely different.

What are your plans?

"Is he serious, or just playing around?"

"Let me tell you, if you're going to play this game, you're going to cause big trouble."

“You don’t understand him. Not to mention his connections on the mainland, he knows people from all over the world, including the Bamboo Union, Tiandao, and others in Taiwan.”

"Your family is still in Taiwan."

Wu Qilong got goosebumps all over his body.

"However, Zhang Yuan is not the unreasonable type; he is not the type of gang leader."

"If you and that girl are really interested, make it up as soon as possible and tell her."

"Speak seriously and sincerely."

"No matter what the outcome, it's better than you secretly deceiving him and then being found out in the end."

Therefore, having one true friend in this world is better than having thousands of drinking buddies.

Su Youpeng truly offered a good idea; he thought it through thoroughly and provided the only solution.

Stop lying, you can't hide it anymore.

Given the other person's intelligence, you're no different from standing naked in front of him.

After saying that, he hung up the phone without saying anything more.

Little Tiger frowned and bit his fingers, feeling anxious.

Let's return our attention to Liu Shishi's room.

She finished washing up while the other person was on the phone.

I dried my hair in front of the mirror and adjusted my bathrobe.

She was so distracted while taking a shower that she used the shower gel instead of shampoo.

My heart was pounding.

I felt anxious, but also a little excited.

After all, it's been a long time since I've seen him, and I miss that feeling of perfect harmony.

She took small steps out of the bathroom and back into the bedroom.

"You didn't change your clothes?"

She glanced at Zhang Yuan, who was still sitting at his desk, and thought he would strip naked and wait for her, or join her halfway through his shower.

"No."

"Then hurry up and go wash up, I'll wait for you."

"No rush." Zhang Yuan closed his laptop and rubbed his brow, which had almost left a frown line.

He just searched online for Tieba and forums.

Boss Cai is disobedient!
I said I would ask, but before I knew it, she had already started attacking me online!

Although she used a secondary account, it seems she still has some reservations about herself, but not many.

But he could tell the difference just by looking at the writing style.

He wouldn't listen when he was told, and even after listening, he wouldn't change his ways, and then he'd repeat the same mistakes... It was driving him crazy.

"Please sit down first. I have something I want to talk to you about." Let's put these things aside for now, except for the troubles on this side.

"Okay." The little lion came to his side and tried to sit on his lap, as he was used to it.

"Sit across from me." Zhang Yuan pointed with his hand: "Sit properly."

The junior sister, unaware of what was going on, pouted and obediently did as he said.

What's wrong with you today?

“Being mean to me isn’t good at all,” she said, almost like she was being coquettish.

But then he saw the chill in Zhang Yuan's eyes intensify.

A nameless fear rose in her heart.

Zhang Yuan continuously adjusted his breathing to improve his condition.

He needed to express the anger he deserved.

After staring at the other person for a minute or two, he laid his cards on the table quite bluntly.

How long have you been with him?