Actor: Thank you.

Sincere communication is a good thing, but it depends on the situation.

For example, when it comes to matters of the heart, if things are really laid bare, then both parties need a definite ending.

Let Schrödinger's cat see the light of day again, so that the feelings between the two are no longer in a state of quantum entanglement.

This is what is known as a showdown.

Zhang Yuan's attitude surprised Liu Shishi.

After all, by this time normally, the massage should have already reached the abdomen.

Despite her gentle and mild-mannered personality and occasional mischievousness, Liu Shishi is generally a refined and elegant woman.

But now that Zhang Yuan has taken the initiative to clear things up, she shows some of the strength she had when she was younger.

"Hmm." Without hesitating for long or making any excuses, he simply nodded in acknowledgment and apologized softly.

Zhang Yuan took a deep breath, and his brows relaxed slightly.

At least they were quite honest and didn't lie to me.

This alone will influence my attitude towards her in the future.

It's at least a plus.

If you still think I'm a fool at this point, then I'm beyond saving.

"Tell me the details, what's going on?" Zhang Yuan calmly raised his cup, took a sip of tea, then crossed his legs, looking like he was all ears.

"Um... actually, I don't know either." The little lion kept his head down, occasionally raising his eyebrows to steal a glance at him.

“Then let’s start from the beginning.”

Why do actors always marry other actors?

Just like campus romances, because there are only these people around.

Besides marrying male actors, actresses often marry cameramen, directors, producers, investors, etc.

There has to be a source from which we all got to know each other.

Speaking of Wu Qilong, especially when he was young, in his teens and early twenties, he was indeed quite good-looking, both masculine and handsome.

Now that I'm older, I'm not as good as I used to be, but I still have the basics.

Liu Shishi is a bit... psychologically inclined towards older men.

The feeling of being caught between a brotherly love and a fatherly love.

Zhang Yuan never quite understood this point, because those who are attached to their older brothers usually have an older brother in their family.

Those who have a father complex often lacked paternal love from childhood.

She comes from a complete family and does not have this kind of personality defect.

It can only be attributed to his personality.

Although Zhang Yuan wasn't much older than her, his personality was much more mature than his peers. In addition, the fact that they addressed each other as fellow students could be attributed to her fondness for older brothers.

Wu Qilong is even more biased towards his father.

They simply met through acting, and while working together, they felt that each other had good character and their personalities were compatible.

For a man and a woman to succeed, one must be strong and the other weak to achieve a balance.

Liu Shishi has a submissive personality, which makes her lovable and easily evokes a man's protective instincts. She also finds it easier to get along with relatively strong men.

Wu Qilong is probably 5 points strong.

Zhang Yuan probably accounts for the remaining 95 points.

This makes Xiao Shuaihu seem gentler.

Zhang Yuan's only disadvantage compared to his opponent is that he doesn't have time to spend with them.

He was simply too busy.

Let alone having too many girls to serve, even if there were only one, he would have so much work to do that he couldn't be with her all the time.

Furthermore, men should never believe the idea that women like "warm men" or "stay-at-home husbands."

That's all nonsense; only a very small minority of people like that kind of thing.

If a man abandons the pursuit of career and wealth and focuses solely on pleasing a woman.

If you're just looking for a short-term thrill, that's fine, but if you're hoping to stay together like this forever, it'll probably become a joke.

Before long, women will find you irresponsible and won't think about who you sacrificed for in the first place.

This is similar to many men who, after marriage, expect their wives to stay home as stay-at-home husbands and not work.

After a few years, he started complaining about his wife eating and drinking his food; he's a good-for-nothing, just like everyone else.

This situation is more common in Japan and South Korea, where it is customary for women not to appear in public after marriage.

This is why the Huo family is so outstanding. Do you see Guo Jingjing being locked at home?
Zhang Yuan understood this principle, so he would never sacrifice the opportunity and time to create a career and wealth for any woman.

Giving up your strengths will ultimately lead to nothing.

"It seems you're having a good time on set."

"I just……"

"No need to say more, I understand." Zhang Yuan looked up at the ceiling: "It's human nature to develop feelings over time and to be attracted to beauty at first sight."

"Since it has already happened, I won't say any more."

"Now I want to tell you something else."

"Do you remember that I brought this newcomer, Nazha, to the set today?"

"Ah."

"Do you remember when we were eating, when we were ordering food?"

"Ah."

"Okay, good to remember." Zhang Yuan nodded: "You just said I was a bit harsh on you, that wasn't good."

"But I want to tell you that I wasn't mean to you, and I didn't mean to you."

"I'm just showing you how I usually treat other people."

Liu Shishi was stunned for a long time.

Her brain wasn't that sharp, but it wasn't that bad either. After a while, she understood, her head buzzing.

"Think about it carefully."

"I'm leaving now." Seeing that she was thinking, Zhang Yuan got up and left.

They completely ignored the other party's obstruction.

Bang... The sound of the door closing was soft, like a copper hammer striking her heart.

Sitting alone in the empty room, my body, which had been warm from the shower, gradually cooled down.

Liu Shishi recalled that the two of them have been similar for several years now.

As Zhang Yuan said, there was nothing wrong with how he treated her today; he was just like any other person.

When I order food, I choose dishes that everyone likes and ask for everyone's opinions. Is there a problem?

It's perfectly normal to exchange pleasantries with everyone during a meal, right?

I felt wronged and was scolded.

It's just because they weren't treated specially.

As for what makes her very unhappy, it's that Kuan Nazar has become the number one sugar doll.

Looking back now, Liu Shishi feels a pang of heartache.

Without his support, could she really hold onto her position as the top female star so securely?
Some people are used to being sheltered from the wind and rain, and now they get upset at the slightest bit of wind and snow.

This was Zhang Yuan's choice for her, offering a little bit of "foresight".

Let her think it through herself. This isn't just a relationship issue; it also involves various aspects like her career.

When it comes to independent personality, if you want to act willfully, you must be prepared to pay the price.

I won't mess with you or yell at you; I'll just treat you like a normal person.

But you won't be able to enjoy the special treatment I give you in the future.

Knowing all of this, once you make a choice, you can't regret it.

This is called "Don't say you weren't warned".

Don't use phrases like "acting on impulse" or "being misled" when the time comes.

Based on our years of relationship, and considering Mr. Yuan's connection with your parents, I've already given you a chance.

No one else would have had this opportunity.

I have done everything I could, and I have given explanations to all parties involved.

In addition, it also left himself an opening.

Since you're already talking about feelings, don't say or do anything too extreme. Just see how she reacts.

She should be more mature and figure out what she wants.

Zhang Yuan wasn't in a good mood either.

Not only because of Liu Shishi's matter, but also because of the sugar figurine's disobedience.

Management issues are a major challenge.

In particular, his rapid expansion over the years, opening up new territories, and establishing a number of protectorates and military governors.

He still had to collect taxes and labor service from these people.

What if they become increasingly disobedient and I can't collect money from them in the future?
These are all problems.

"Let's relax first."

After he went out, he put his hands in his pockets and walked forward. After passing about five or six doors, he stopped.

Raise your hand and knock on the door.

A short while later, a figure wearing a face mask poked its head out.

"What...is there for you?"

"Want to grab a drink sometime?"

"It's quite late, and I don't drink much."

I'd like to talk to you.

"It's not appropriate, I have a boyfriend," the other person said bluntly.

"I want to talk to you about Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong." Zhang Yuan didn't react much to the rejection.

“Oh…” The man’s tone softened.

"I won't go into your room, let's talk at the hotel bar."

"Okay, wait a minute."

"Then I'll wait outside."

After a while of activity inside, the door finally opened again.

Zhang Yuan waited outside the whole time.

At this moment, Liu Xinyou, who was without makeup, came out wearing a casual gray turtleneck top and long skirt.

Seeing him like this, I felt a little relieved.

We went down to the bar together. There were a few people there, but not too many.

Zhang Yuan chose a corner to sit in, which didn't attract much attention.

After settling down, he observed the other person's expression for a moment.

With her deep dimples and relaxed eyebrows and eyes, she is quite beautiful.

"How much do you know about Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong?" "I... I don't know too much." The other person glanced to the side, picked up his wine glass, and took a sip.

“I’ve already talked to Shishi, so you don’t need to worry about being accused of betraying your friends or talking badly about them behind their backs.” Zhang Yuan directly saw through the other person’s thoughts.

Liu Xinyou smiled somewhat awkwardly: "I really don't know much."

"They were co-stars and a couple in the film."

"I can't quite tell whether they're in the play or in real life."

"Whether in the play or in real life, I'm the only one kept in the dark." Zhang Yuan downed a full glass of wine, then snapped his fingers, signaling the bartender for another round.

Then he uttered a string of heartbreaking words about being betrayed, complaining that he was stupid and had been deceived.

I lament that years of friendship are no match for a stranger.

Zhang Yuan wanted to talk to her privately, hoping to find a breakthrough.

Unlike most people who would do the same in such a situation, he did not intend to "keep his dirty laundry in public" and instead chose to keep a low profile.

Instead, they intended to stir up the undercurrents.

It is up to me, the person involved, to determine the nature of the incident, and to ensure that some members of the production crew are clearly informed.

Liu Xinyou's position is suitable, neither too close nor too far.

This is also useful.

Zhang Yuan feigned the demeanor of a wronged woman, embodying shame, annoyance, and regret.

He talked on and on for more than ten minutes and drank three glasses of wine.

He thought he had had enough and was about to take a break when he saw the Taiwanese girl across from him finish her drink and ask someone to refill it.

"Actually, everyone encounters this kind of problem."

"Relationships have nothing to do with appearance, wealth, or other conditions."

"Just like me..."

Zhang Yuan: ? ? ?
Weren't we talking about me? Why are you bringing this up again?

This person has always been very popular in the lesbian community, and a bunch of tomboys like this, so it has always been rumored that she is a lesbian.

But we can't just say she is someone you like.

Later, she not only got married, but also found someone outside the entertainment industry.

And like many celebrities, she got married during the pandemic.

Because they stopped working, they had time to spend together, especially since many people on the mainland were locked up together for several months and developed a deep bond of friendship.

At this moment, Annie Liu has a boyfriend she has been dating for several years.

She felt she was getting on in years, already in her early thirties, and began to think about getting married and having children.

But the other party had no such intention.

There's a significant age difference between men and women when they develop a strong desire to get married and have children; it's about ten years apart.

The two had a disagreement.

So, although she keeps emphasizing that she has a boyfriend, she is on the verge of a breakdown and hasn't been in contact with him for a while.

Now, the scene has shifted from Zhang Yuan's one-sided outburst to two heartbroken people pouring out their hearts to each other.

It's not the wine that intoxicates, it's the atmosphere that makes people drunk. Once this topic comes up, one can't stop drinking glass after glass.

When they drank until each other's eyes were glazed over, they finally broke away from their sad topics and started talking about things that would make them happy.

This atmosphere, this environment, this feeling...

"Oh, it's getting late, we have to work tomorrow," Ms. Liu said, glancing at her phone.

"Yes, I'll take you back to your room." Zhang Yuan quickly paid the bill.

And then... he really just took her back to her room.

As Zhang Yuan left, he recalled the alluring look in the other person's eyes when they entered the room.

He estimated that if he broke in, the probability of succeeding tonight would be higher than 6%.

Especially when the other person is drunk.

But he held back.

It's not that the other party isn't tempting.

Those deep dimples, paired with her flushed face after getting drunk, were still quite attractive.

But I haven't finished my own business yet, so I can't cause trouble within the film crew.

The next day, he still came to the film set.

After looking around, I found that Liu Shishi had already arrived.

Her eyes were a little swollen, clearly she hadn't slept well, and it looked like she had been crying.

Wu Qilong also had dark circles under his eyes, probably because he hadn't slept well either.

However, he was playing Emperor Yongzheng, so his dark circles were actually fitting for the character; he was known for his dedication to his work.

Liu Xinyou, on the other hand, had a rosy complexion and looked like she had rested well.

"You've arrived." The little lion greeted him as he came.

"Ah."

I've thought a lot since you left yesterday.

“I didn’t think too much about it. I even went to see your sister…” Zhang Yuan pointed to Liu Xinyou, who was being teased by a group of male actors: “I had a few drinks with her and chatted until quite late.”

"You, you all..." Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi's expression turned even more bitter.

"What about us?" Zhang Yuan asked, squinting. "First of all, we just drank, and then we went back to our rooms."

Hearing this, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, albeit subtly.

"Secondly, given the current situation, what I want to do doesn't seem to concern you much."

The junior sister lowered her head again.

The same issue remains: special treatment.

At this moment, not only can they not enjoy special treatment, but they also have no say in the other party's affairs.

“Zhang Yuan…” Just then, Wu Qilong, who was staring at his dark circles, cautiously took the initiative to come to his door.

"I have something I want to tell you."

After listening to Su Youpeng's advice, he decided to take the initiative to speak up and explain first.

“I have nothing to talk to you about,” Zhang Yuan coldly refused.

What level are you in that you want to talk to me?
"Just focus on your work and don't let my investment suffer."

At the same time, remind him that he is eating my food.

Wu Qilong gave an awkward, stiff laugh.

Zhang Yuan greeted his junior sister expressionlessly, indicating that he was leaving.

Whether we contact each other again is another matter.

Watching his departing figure, Liu Shishi felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart.

She turned to look at the male actor in the same group who had just begun to develop feelings for her.

What were you trying to say?

"nothing."

"Do you have anything you want to say to me?" The little lion now revealed a bit of the lion's fierceness.

"This... let me think about it some more, let me think about it some more." The other person frowned, gritted their teeth, and slowly walked away.

Seeing his hesitation, a hint of disappointment appeared in Liu Shishi's eyes.

Men should be decisive.

If you want to go further, I will follow, and we will face it together.

If you back down, I'll accept it, and then we'll part ways.

What am I supposed to do if you're at a loss for what to do?
She had no idea that Wu Qilong was in a panic.

I really don't know whether to go forward or retreat.

He was worried last night that he might not be able to continue working tomorrow, and that he might be thrown out of the crew.
I haven't been thrown out yet, but I'll still be under their noses... They won't break my arms and legs, will they?

It's one thing to be unaware, but it's quite another to do it this way even after you know.

He was naturally very hesitant.

Life is precious, but love is even more valuable.

Whether this statement is right or wrong depends on whether you value life or love.

The other party was unaware that Zhang Yuan had no intention of killing him.

His behavior and decisions were so unusual that the other party became extremely nervous.

But a frightened bird wouldn't think that since he's fine and can still work, it means Zhang Yuan has no intention of doing anything.

When I get nervous, my mind goes blank, and I can't think of this aspect.

Actually, he shouldn't be so panicked; someone else should be.

Because Zhang Yuan's target was not him.

He walked steadily down Hengdian Street, his eyes sharp and focused.

He took photos and signed autographs with fans along the way, just like he always does.

He seemed nonchalant, as if everything that had happened before was no big deal.

The bodyguards and assistants beside him secretly gave him a thumbs up.

That's such good manners!
If you don't get angry about this, and you can endure what ordinary people cannot, then that's unacceptable.

Unbeknownst to them, Zhang Yuan wasn't without temper; he just kept it to himself, waiting for others to prepare him.

He traveled slowly and leisurely, with a smile on his face the whole time.

Until they arrived at the office of Sugar Man in Hengdian, which is the Little White Building.

As soon as he entered the building, his assistant and bodyguards noticed something was wrong with him.

Not only did his smile fade, but with each step he took, his breathing changed constantly.

This is called building up momentum.

The two exchanged a glance and then understood.

The head coach is warming up!
They also began to adjust their state.

When Zhang Yuan stopped in front of the general manager's office, he had already adjusted his aura to a state of readiness.

They didn't knock on the door.

Hearing voices inside and confirming the person was in the house, he raised his arm, placed his fist on the door, and then...

boom!
With a single, powerful punch, a hole the size of a fist was instantly torn open in the door panel.

He reached into the hole and turned the doorknob from the inside.

Instead of pushing him away, he withdrew his arm, took a step back, and then raised his thigh.

boom!
With a kick, the entire two-meter-high composite panel door, along with its broken hinges, flew into the house like a withered leaf swept away by the autumn wind.

It really flew in, and with great force, it sank into the door panel, soaring into the air until it crashed into the wall and landed with a thud.

The sound of the door hitting the ground had barely faded when Zhang Yuan's booming voice rang out.

"Cai Yinong, you son of a bitch!" (End of Chapter)