Actor: Thank you.

Shortly after, Zhang Yuan boarded a flight to South Korea.

Now it's more convenient for him to fly Air China; he's no longer a relative, but a partner.

I specifically ordered an airline meal to eat.

Seeing him rummaging through the packaging, the flight attendant smiled, squatted down, and said softly.

Are you looking at the calories?

“We can provide low-fat foods if needed.”

There are more options for first class.

The other person thought he was a big star who was on a diet.

You were right.

He was checking the packaging to see if it was manufactured by his own company.

Upon closer inspection, I realized it wasn't them. I figured the profits from the first-class meals were very high, so it must be a larger state-owned enterprise.

"Could you please give me an economy class meal?" he asked.

"What?" The flight attendant didn't understand.

I've only ever heard of economy class passengers trying to get free first-class meals, never the other way around.

You might have a serious illness.

After confirming repeatedly that it was produced in their own factory, I brought it to him and tasted it after seeing that it was produced in their own factory.

Not very good.

The meat was mushy, the noodles were powdery, and the sauce wasn't thick enough.

It's not even as good as the boxed lunches from the supermarket.

However, the ones in supermarkets are chilled boxed meals with a very short shelf life, while these are frozen.

"We still need to improve the taste and quality."

"And expand the scope of business."

After taking a few bites, Zhang Yuan pushed the food aside and asked the flight attendant to take it away.

"I understand!" The flight attendant went to the preparation area to talk to her colleague.

"He wanted economy class meals so that they would taste bad and reduce his appetite."

"As expected of a celebrity, they have a secret to losing weight!"

If a woman likes you, she'll imagine all sorts of scenarios for whatever you do and make it all seem very reasonable.

Because women are creatures that are easily influenced by their own emotions.

More than an hour later, the plane landed in Seoul.

He still prefers the name Seoul.

The change to Seoul was facilitated by the previous mayor, Lee Myung-pa, when he was the mayor of Seoul.

At that time, the whole world called the capital of South Korea "Seoul" in a similar pronunciation, but China still called it "Hanseong" according to the ancient custom.

So after notifying us, they agreed to the changes, and it wasn't targeting us as some outsiders have claimed.

Li Kaka's attitude towards China is also okay, but he is generally pro-American, just not anti-China.

When this "adopted son" of the Hyundai Group was in charge, Hyundai cars sold very well in China.

Soon, he arrived at the Korean Tourism Development Bureau at 10 Se-jeong-ro, Wonju City, Gangwon Province, by car on time.

It's a small building with a small courtyard in front of it; it's really not that big.

Come on, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Joseon Dynasty palace that South Korea is so proud of, Gwanghwamun Gate, is only about 2 meters high next to the city wall.

Zhang Yuan took three steps back, then accelerated and could have crossed over with his bare hands, carrying Dae Jang Geum out.

Tian Boguang would be overjoyed to come to this place.

There's a reason why they're so short, because everything in a vassal state has a set standard and cannot exceed the rules set by the suzerain state, which is the rule established by China.

The world is only so big; how can we expect them to have any great influence or vision?

It's an organization equivalent to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China, but it looks like a township government.

"Hello."

"Thank you very much for your hospitality."

Who reimbursed your travel expenses before you came?

Zhang Yuan not only got a free first-class ticket, but he also wanted to make some money.

He hired a translator in case he used inappropriate words in such a formal setting.

I found the same person I used when I came to South Korea a few years ago.

They were college students back then, and now they've graduated and started working.

He's doing quite well; he co-founded a travel agency that specializes in serving Chinese people.

Zhang Yuan said that he would contact him when the company organized a trip next year, and the man immediately said that he would not charge a translation fee.

These days, traveling to South Korea is indeed popular.

Jeju Island, that shabby place, has become a travel mecca because of Chinese tourists.

The translator was speechless when the topic of reimbursement came up.

I thought he was joking, so I translated it as a greeting.

The translator's job is to play a mediating role.

The translator told him that not only were people from the Tourism Development Bureau present, but also members from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a higher level.

Upon hearing the words "Korean" and "sports," Zhang Yuan barely managed to hold back his emotions.

It's a very high-level unit, a ministerial-level unit.

This organization not only manages tourism, but also cultural output, cultural and tourism products, and film and television advertising placement; all of these fall under their purview.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan held onto the other person's hand tightly and wouldn't let go.

It was a pleasure to meet you all. I hope we can have the opportunity to work together often.

I can cooperate on cultural export and film and television advertising.

His attitude was much more enthusiastic than before.

Make money, not shabby.

The other party was also exceptionally enthusiastic, leading him indoors and taking various photos.

They even printed out a huge cardboard contract to take photos as a souvenir.

Zhang Yuan also cooperated very well.

He didn't neglect either end, still wearing the suit custom-made for him by Balenciaga.

I also brought my own photographer so I could give Kaiyun the photos after they were taken.

With a stroke of the pen, 5000 million yuan arrived in Alipay.

Zhang Yuan was overjoyed.

The side effects of "Lost in Thailand" are fantastic!

This is personal income.

Zhang Yuan felt that the other party must have seen the significant growth that he and the film had brought to the tourism industry in Siam, and that was why they were interested.

Choosing to endorse themselves is a specialized strategy targeting the Chinese market.

As for the tens of millions of dollars in endorsement fees, Chinese tourists spend an average of 2000 US dollars in South Korea.

Last year, there were more than 200 million visitors.

This is all small change.

That's how Zhang Yuan calculated it anyway.

But the reality was slightly different from what he had imagined...

He thought the contract was like braised pork over rice, but it was actually just pork buried in rice.

After going through all the hassle and completing the procedures, Zhang Yuan tucked in his food.

Because he knew that the banquet was about to begin.

He still remembers his dining experience in South Korea last time.

A table full of food.

Kimchi, kimchi, kimchi, luncheon meat, kimchi, kimchi, kimchi...

For a week after I got home, my burps tasted like kimchi.

I have heartburn every night when I try to sleep.

That's what he's afraid of.

But the other party did not invite him to a meal; instead, they spoke in a very serious tone.

"Mr. Zhang, as a distinguished guest, we have a generous gift for you."

"what?"

Are you not going to send me a jar of aged kimchi?

Instead of answering directly, the other party led him to the back of the office building, where there was a lush little courtyard filled with all sorts of plants.

It's somewhat exquisite, but not particularly beautiful.

As soon as Zhang Yuan arrived and stood still, he heard a strange noise.

Deda, deda, deda...

A crisp sound, like a clapper, came from afar.

Of course it's not a fast-paced storytelling performance; the Koreans don't usually rob people of that kind of thing.

It's the sound of horses' hooves!

Brother Qian's Paradise is a horse-breeding community. In addition to miniature horses, there are also regular tall horses.

While there aren't any top-tier horses worth millions or tens of millions, there are still several worth hundreds of thousands.

So he recognized the voice.

Not only are they familiar with the horses, but they can also discern the general quality and level of training of the horses from the sound of their hooves.

So as soon as he heard a sound, he perked up his ears and became alert.

This horse is extraordinary!
In an instant, the sound of hooves quickened and became more rapid.

Like a gust of wind, a single rider on horseback arrived in an instant!

Upon seeing this, the officials on both sides instinctively feared being knocked over by the horse and retreated.

He alone remained motionless.

The sound of hooves had been steady just now, but suddenly accelerated as they approached.

Moreover, the sound was very rhythmic, indicating that the horse wasn't startled, but rather acting on purpose!
You deliberately drove your horse right in front of me, why should I back down?

If you back out, you'll be a coward.

He didn't even flinch, let alone retreat; he just stood there, ramrod straight. His gaze fell on the girl in full riding attire on horseback.

It's not very pretty, and it doesn't smell very good either...

Livestock don't smell good; they all reek of manure.

This horse is very well-groomed, but the flavor is rather mild.

Moreover, the shiny hair oil is so bright that it stings the eyes even in sunlight.

Her figure is so beautiful, it's like she stepped out of a painting.

To be honest, the horse is much more handsome than the man.

"Hoo..."

The girl pulled on the reins, and the horse stopped beside him.

He dismounted.

Zhang Yuan could tell that his movements weren't very skilled.

Then he discovered something else.

The tourism officials on both sides, who had been hiding behind the horse, all eagerly came forward to greet her as the horse stopped and the girl dismounted.

The girl, on the other hand, acted all high and mighty, swaggering forward.

"She's saying hello to you," the translator said.

“I know, you should tell her that I really like her outfit.”

"This horse is also very beautiful."

The tourism bureau said there would be a generous gift.

They wouldn't send me a young woman, would they?
Even if you were to give it away, you shouldn't give it to someone of this quality.

His skin was yellowish, he looked at people from the corner of his eye, his eyes had a lot of ugly whites, and he looked quite arrogant.

You're giving me horses?

Zhang Yuan glanced at the horse.

impossible.

It's not that I can't take it with me, but it would be even more inappropriate to stew it and take it away.

The main thing is that this horse is obviously not an ordinary one at first glance; it would cost at least a million.

Moreover, given how attentive these officials were to a seemingly ordinary young woman, Zhang Yuan guessed that she must have an unusual background.

Heiress of a chaebol?
That was his first reaction.

After all, everyone has heard how outrageous the country's tycoons can be.

But he still underestimated his opponent.

“Hoo, Wu Li…” the girl mumbled something in her tongue.

Zhang Yuan understood without needing a translator.

She said she really enjoys watching his movies, especially "Painted Skin".

This made him a little uncomfortable, as a group of foreigners were watching "Rush Hour" and "Fast & Furious".

"Kamsanghamida," Zhang Yuan replied with a very formal expression of gratitude.

"Oh, you can speak Korean, and you speak it very well."

"I can, a little bit, because I always imagine that one day I would meet a beautiful South Korean lady and be able to communicate with her smoothly."

"Sure enough, I needed it today," Zhang Yuan said with a smile.

"Hehehe..."

With just two sentences, he turned the arrogant Korean girl into a flirtatious blusher.

Zhang Yuan dared to say this after careful consideration.

They came with such fanfare, and said they like my plays, so it's obvious they came to see me.

At the same time, he deliberately got closer and spurred the horse on, probably to attract my attention and leave a deep impression.

It's like a child's temper, like a naughty boy pulling the pigtails of a girl he likes, trying to get her attention by bullying her.

He even went out of his way to ride a horse, especially near the government building; that was so pretentious.

So the refined elements are: fans, wanting my attention, and having an unusual identity.

That's very simple.

I've already had my fun with that girl from Macau, so one more won't make a difference.

I have experience.

"Why didn't you move aside just now?" the girl asked, tilting her head back after laughing.

“I am not afraid, therefore I do not avoid.” He replied calmly.

"Oh..." The girl's eyes lit up.

That's so cool!
It's not just about appearance, but also attitude.

The girl paused for a moment, then turned around and took out a gift box from a small leather bag tied to the saddle.

"A gift." She handed it to him somewhat awkwardly.

Zhang Yuan smacked his lips twice.

They just send gifts, why can't they talk properly?

There's a feeling of wanting to please you, but also being unable to let go of one's pride.

He took the box, opened it, and glanced inside.

There was a watch inside.

A Patek Philippe with diamonds...

There would be several hundred of them.

Is this what they call a generous gift?
Thank you for the generous gift!
Zhang Yuan glanced at it, suppressing his surprise at the high price with his years of acting experience.

It's not that surprising, mainly because I can afford it myself.

"I'm sorry, I can't accept this gift." Zhang Yuan closed the box.

The girl was very surprised to see him remain unmoved by the expensive watch.

"I came to South Korea for work and also for cultural exchange between the two countries."

"You have already paid me enough, and I am very grateful."

"I cannot accept such a valuable gift."

One should not accept undeserved rewards; one should not take money from others and should instead solve their problems.

Don't take everything that seems good; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

"Hey, I'm giving you something, and you're not giving me any face?"

The little girl immediately widened her eyes, her expression reminiscent of a Korean drama.

South Korea also places great importance on face culture.

"No, I appreciate your kind gesture, but it's far too much for me."

"I think if you want to give me a gift, having me accompany a charming lady like you on a walk in the garden would be a wonderful gift."

"Before that, please allow me the honor of knowing your name," Zhang Yuan said in a very gentlemanly "fishing" manner.

The girl was young and clearly fell for this.

The South Korean official standing nearby just grinned, thinking, "These Chinese are too good at this!"
"My name is Zheng Weiluo," the girl proudly stated her name.

The Zheng family?

Are they descendants of Zhengzhou Yong?

Zhengzhou Yong is the founder of Hyundai Group.

That's not right!
The modern era is the background of the former Li Kaka.

Although Lee Ka-ka and Park Dae-nee are from the same party, their internal strife is very serious.

After Lee came to power, he marginalized Park within the party, and after Park came to power, she also purged the other party's influence within the party.

It's just that the problem remains unresolved and hasn't escalated to judicial proceedings, ultimately indicating they're all from the same party.

Therefore, after Park Geun-hye took office, her subordinates could not be as attentive to the people of Hyundai Group.

Zhang Yuan sensed something was wrong.

It's ok.

Dealing with girls is very simple.

And his mention of going for a walk was a good opportunity to elicit information.

Then, one set was fitted with a large one.

The other party held a riding whip and waved it wildly, damaging the neatly trimmed greenery.

Poor manners.

She doesn't look like she comes from a respectable family.

Of course, not everyone comes from a chaebol family; many are just crazy people.

"Those people seem to treat you rather strangely," he said softly.

"If they don't serve me well, my mom can easily make them lose their jobs," the girl said brazenly.

His voice was quite loud; Zhang Yuan suspected that those people might be able to hear him.

"Can your mother decide their fate?"

"Looks like she's just as good as you," Zhang Yuan said, continuing to fish.

Upon hearing this, the little girl straightened her back considerably.

Praising my mom also included praising me.

"Excuse me for asking, who is your mother?" Zhang Yuan asked again after coaxing her for a while.

"Oh my god, Master Cui Ruiyuan." The girl said with a proud and arrogant expression, introducing her mother's name.

The tone was as if he were saying, "My father is Zhang Erhe."

Why is he called a "master"... Zhang Yuan was wondering why he was given such a title.

Suddenly, a buzzing sound filled his mind, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

It took a lot of effort to keep my expression still.

His surname is Cui, and he's a master.

How can they make these South Korean officials so afraid?

It was a woman.

He suddenly remembered the girl's name and who her mother was referring to.

Could this woman's mother be Park's best friend...? (End of Chapter)