Actor: Thank you.

That day, Zhang Yuan was entertaining friends in his large courtyard house.

Wu Jing arrived, and Ning Hao also arrived.

Besides these two, Guo Fan was also called in to discuss matters.

He also invited two "friends".

"Have some tea first."

"And fresh milk and bird's nest."

"The milk comes from our own cows, so it's absolutely safe."

Zhang Yuan introduced the food that the aunt had brought out.

A while ago, Brother Qian went out for drinks and they talked about dairy product safety.

It just so happened that a friend from Northwest China who was at the dinner table owned a farm, and not long after, he gave Brother Qian a calf.

The milk we're drinking now comes from this cow.

Don't underestimate just one head; if fed properly, it can produce a whole bucket of milk a day, more than it can drink.

Brother Qian knows how to manage his life; he takes care of all his own food and drink.

While eating and chatting, the conversation naturally revolved around business.

There's no such thing as eating and drinking for nothing.

First, there was Wu Jing, who had been silent for quite some time after the failure of filming "Wolf Warrior" a few years ago.

He's become addicted to making the "Special Forces" film series in recent years.

Wu Jing has one advantage, which is also his disadvantage.

He is very enthusiastic, extremely passionate about his work role, and willing to experience life.

But sometimes, excessive enthusiasm leads to the exhaustion of old-fashioned cosplay.

He endorses the police and dresses up as a policeman at home.

Endorsing firefighters, conducting fire drills at home with children...

That's all there is to it.

She's already very close to Xie Nan, and good news is on the horizon.

Zhang Yuan glanced at Miss Xie Nan with her short hair. "You're really good at putting up with someone like her."

Not a family, do not enter the door.

This is why Wu Jinglao's style appears abstract.

He's not just abstract on screen; he's even more eccentric in private.

Being a seasoned professional is better than those who are too lazy to even do research before filming.

These past two years, there have been so many male soldiers, especially special forces soldiers, that this guy seems to have gotten a bit into it too.

After chatting for a while, he got into a good mood and even performed a set of military boxing for everyone in the courtyard.

"Do you have any bricks at home? I'll break one for you to see."

Not satisfied with just finishing this game, I want to play this one more time.

"Do you know why my family doesn't keep huskies?" Zhang Yuan waved for him to be careful: "It's because we're afraid they'll destroy the house."

"Get to the point, don't give me that."

He scratched his head and got to the point.

It's simply that he's itching to make movies again.

Zhang Yuan had anticipated this; he wanted to write, direct, and star in his own film, which became known as "Wolf Warrior."

He spoke in a somewhat anxious, monkey-like manner, sharing his recent insights and thoughts.

Simply put, the goal is to create a special forces-themed, patriotic action blockbuster.

Besides getting addicted to playing special forces soldiers, he also felt envious when he saw Zhang Yuan filming "The Expendables".

I also want to incorporate this ferocious action style.

“I know, none of this is a problem.”

“We’re friends, so I’ll definitely support your creative ideas.”

"But no process can be omitted: budget, script, planning, all must be rigorous."

“I’ll take a look myself and give you my feedback,” Zhang Yuan said, patting him on the shoulder.

The man suddenly stood up and saluted.

"We guarantee the mission will be completed."

It startled everyone around!
"Calm down, it's not a big deal." Zhang Yuan quickly pulled him down to sit.

I can't stand being startled all the time; I've only just recovered from my illness.

Wu Jing was very excited. He knew that Zhang Yuan would most likely support him, but he didn't expect him to be so quick to agree.

After all, the last time was such a disaster, with losses amounting to several million.

"Haozi, could you keep an eye on things for him, especially the crew management and process design? He doesn't have as much experience as you do."

Zhang Yuan looked at Ning Hao: "How about I help you sign on as a producer?"

"I'll make time."

Big Head didn't refuse.

However, he is indeed busy; he came here because he also has a film to shoot.

He finally turned his personal experience of going to Yunnan and Guizhou together into a script.

He wanted to make a film called "Breakup Buddies".

As Zhang Yuan said, he was much more professional than Wu Jing, and he brought a very detailed project proposal.

“I understand now. You can give him some guidance when you have time.”

"I will approve your project, and I won't be too strict about the budget," Zhang Yuan assured Da Nao.

Don't worry about the money, I know what I'm doing.

Then, he looked at Guo Fan.

Guo Fan and Wu Jing were in similar situations; they were resentful after their previous works failed.

I keep thinking I should do it again.

He had participated in some small projects for Wanda before, so he knew them.

That's why these two people came to visit today.

The two "friends" who came were Du Yang and the famous Gao Xiaosong!
In recent years, Gao Xiaosong has also been transitioning to film and television creation, as seen in his previous work, "My Kingdom".

He has just separated from Evergrande Music and joined Wanda Cinema.

Zhang Yuan wasn't particularly interested in him; I don't need much personal interaction with public intellectuals.

I know exactly what's going on with you.

I don't need to be friends with someone who can even brag about Indians; business dealings are enough.

He looked at the other one, Du Yang, a middle-aged woman. Her demeanor was somewhat like a combination of Wang Jinhua and Li Xiaowan.

In short, he's somewhat assertive, but doesn't talk much.

She was definitely not a beauty; she looked like a school principal.

Zhang Yuan was relatively cautious about this person.

Because they're veterans of the imperial circle!

I started by following Lao Han and joined Huayi before 2000!
She was mainly responsible for production and marketing, and benefited from the listing of Huayi Brothers.

They've already cashed out and are now "moving to better opportunities."

Like Gao Xiaosong, he was recruited by Wanda Cinema.

She also has a backer in the Beijing Ferris Wheel Culture, where she is one of the CEOs.

This company is involved in Hua Yi's case, Shuang Zi's case, and later the issues surrounding the "Fengshen" trilogy.

It made a bet with the old Beijing-based Jingxi Culture, which has a history of financial fraud and money laundering.

Later, even the chairman was arrested.

This person deserves credit for the phenomenal box office success in the Chinese film and television industry, especially among imperial films.

This Ms. Du Yang used to work at Huayi and now works at Wanda. It seems she can avoid offending either side and has a good relationship with both.

In fact, the complete falling out between Wanda and Huayi was directly related to her.

Because she acquired the copyright to the novel "I Am Not Madame Bovary" when she was with Wanda Group, and later sold it to Feng Xiaogang.

This woman always causes big problems, but she always manages to escape unscathed.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan was very cautious in his attitude towards her.

They came because Gao Xiaosong wanted to make a movie, adapting his "masterpiece" "My Old Classmate" into a big-screen work, selling a wave of nostalgia, and reaping the current hot market of "reminiscing about the past".

They found Guo Fan, who knew Wanda but didn't have much work.

"I support Teacher Gao in making movies, and I also support Guo Fan in directing this film."

Zhang Yuanxian made his statement first.

Although it's complicated, there's money to be made and it can boost the company's performance, so I won't miss it.

"But as you can see, I have so many old buddies and so many projects to take care of."

"I simply can't manage it all."

"How about this, let's come up with a plan. I'll have the company discuss it, and another management team or shareholder will be responsible for liaising with you. What do you think?" Zhang Yuan made an excuse to avoid direct contact.

Gao Xiaosong and Du Yang only came to him after they heard that he and Lu Chuan had "reconciled".

When Lu Chuan was writing his debut novel, "Looking for a Gun," Du Yang helped with the project planning and marketing; they were old acquaintances.

I want to make money, but I don't want to get involved with you guys.

This older woman has quite a lot of ambition. After listening to Wu Jing and Ning Hao's project, she said she was also interested and asked him if he needed to cooperate and invest.

Zhang Yuan quickly stopped him.

Screw you!
They want to get their hands on my project? I'll only do this kind of sure-fire, risk-free business myself.

He made an excuse, saying he was afraid Wu Jing's film would lose money and he didn't want to hurt anyone.

As for Ning Hao, he is a contracted director with our company and cannot be lent out.

Damn it, they come to my house expecting to eat and take things.

Just when I was looking for an excuse to decline, someone came.

"Director Wu is here!" Zhang Yuan stood up to greet him warmly.

He also invited 523 to come and chat together.

While welcoming this person, we should cut off the topic of Du Yang wanting to get involved in his project.

"Come, come, have a seat. Today is a conference for industry professionals, and we've been waiting for you," Zhang Yuan said, busily inviting them in.

This level of enthusiasm has left 523 a bit bewildered.

What is the artistic style of this person, 523?
dirty.

The scene is dirty, but not the kind of dirty that you'd see in an ordinary, unclean home.

It's like a battlefield, especially the filth and bloodshed that follows a major battle.

This is a characteristic of his art, especially in his paintings.

Then, the combination of his education, experience, hometown, and other factors led him to develop a liking for religion and mysticism.

They are particularly inclined towards very primitive mysticism such as witchcraft and sorcery.

Therefore, his films always have a dirty visual style, a dark style, and an eerie and terrifying quality that permeates their very being.

When filming "Painted Skin 2", Zhang Yuan brought in Zhang Yimou to neutralize this "flaw" in terms of art style.

It makes the film appear more grand.

But there's a saying: "Make the most of everything."

What is honey to you is poison to someone else.

Similarly, what is poison to you is honey to someone else.

It doesn't matter if you're an evil capitalist who fled the country.

Once you reach the lighthouse, you will be a healthy organ donor and a cadaver teacher.

Make the best use of everything.

The visuals are gritty and terrifying; the artist has a penchant for the occult and frequently incorporates religious content, particularly the religious culture of ethnic minorities, into his works.

If we make a patriotic film, then we're doomed.

I can't do it, I don't have the ability, you know that?

But what if you're filming a movie that's inherently scary, with religious or mystical content, and the visuals have to be dirty?
For example, "Ghost Blows Out the Light"!
That hit the back of his hand!

It's a job that matches your major.

His "flaws" are actually his strengths in this play.

Is tomb raiding scary or mysterious?

Are the tombs and secret passages dirty?

Are mysterious monsters and mechanical tombs distorted religious content?

Lao Tzu has already made clear arrangements for Lu Chuan, making him "the vanguard" and act as the mud, so there must be lotus flowers behind him.

Even Zhang Yimou couldn't have done this job, but 523 was just right.

"Director Wu, we've worked together before."

"I have complete confidence in you and support you completely, you know that."

"Really?" 523 was a little vague.

Why don't I believe it?
"Now I'm going to give you an extremely difficult task."

Zhang Yuan handed over a set of physical books.

"Please take a look first, and then we can discuss it."

"IP adaptations will be a key focus for our company in the next phase."

"It all depends on whether you can keep up with our pace."

"I don't trust anyone else to come; I only trust old friends."

"I'm entrusting my favorite novel to you!" Zhang Yuan said with utmost sincerity.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

After all, I've already found you a "safety net".

With Lu Chun's outfit as a backdrop, you can rest assured.

"After you've read it, we'll discuss it face-to-face: budget, script adaptation, actors—we'll work together."

“Okay.” 523 took the stack of books.

I thought to myself, having work to do and money to earn is definitely a good thing.

The group ate, drank, and chatted about industry development, having a great time.

A little while later, Wu Jing pulled him to go for a smoke.

"You're ruthless."

"what happened?"

The junior sister squinted her eyes and tilted her head as she spoke.

"You even dare to mention this movie."

"Oh, that's what it is." Zhang Yuan chuckled and looked up at the sky.

Although X Tai had been silenced by his rebuke, Zhang Yuan did not give up the "hunt".

Today, he has a very good reputation and has been portrayed as an outstanding artist who speaks up for Stephen Chow and is grateful for his kindness.

This is what it means to achieve both fame and fortune.

Not only did they speak out, but they also withstood the pressure, attracted criticism, and were not afraid of the oppression from industry forces.

His popularity with the general public is soaring.

Especially after the other party said he had no upbringing, he retaliated by saying he had no parents, directly nailing the other party to the pillar of shame.

This is what the public cares about most.

As the saying goes, one should not bring trouble upon one's family. You can curse someone's mother in private, but if you publicly attack someone and involve their family, then you have very poor manners.

Zhang Yuan also asked Yang Siwei to prepare a manuscript for him entitled "He Walked Alone All the Way".

It tells the story of how, without the support of his family, he carved out a place for himself in the entertainment industry through sheer grit and hard work.

Beautification and removing unnecessary details are standard procedures.

The intention was to use this incident to boost popularity and reputation.

The agents all felt that it was about time.

We've got Stephen Chow on board, and we've gained fame. We've won a great victory.

They all admired him, as if no matter how difficult the task was, it was no problem for the boss.

He always manages to find opportunities in crises.

To their surprise, Zhang Yuan soon posted another Weibo post.

"I recently watched an old movie called 'The Dragon and Tiger Gang'."

"It's truly remarkable how difficult it is for Chinese people to develop their careers overseas."

The director of this film is Ronny Yu, who also directed "Fearless".

The main cast includes Carina Lau, Andy Lau, and Alex Man.

The story revolves around several Chinese people who get caught up in a gang war in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which culminates in a chaotic free-for-all between the various factions.

A typical Hong Kong gangster film from the 8s and 90s.

It looks like an old movie.

But the story behind this film is far more fascinating than the movie itself.

So when Zhang Yuan posted that he was watching the show himself, X was furious.

After being silenced by her sharp rebuke, she suddenly spoke up again.

"Explain yourself clearly if you have the guts, otherwise I will publicly demand justice."

Wu Jing had been involved in the Hong Kong entertainment circle and knew about that period of history.

He didn't expect Zhang Yuan to be so bold as to publicly mention this drama.

Because behind this film lies a massive power struggle between Hong Kong's three major gangs! (End of Chapter)