Actor: Thank you.

“Everyone is a number.”

"I can never remember what we have passed by..."

In the cinema, accompanied by Zhou Bichang's singing, the large theater that had been dark for 90 minutes gradually became brighter.

"Brother Zhang Yuan...Brother Zhang Yuan..."

Assistant Zhao Xinxin called him softly.

Zhang Yuan, in a daze, suddenly opened his eyes.

Seeing that the end credits had already begun to roll, he quickly stood up and led the applause.

clap clap clap...

Today, he was invited to attend the preview of Zhang Guoli's film.

It's the movie "Call 601".

This film was taken... He doesn't know about others, but he was sleeping soundly.

Zhang Yuan gave his assistant a thumbs up.

Fortunately, we called in time and there were a lot of media on the scene.

If I were to take a photo of myself falling asleep, I wouldn't know how I would comment on it.

Actually, we can’t blame the movie entirely, it’s probably half and half.

The other half should be blamed on the two elder sisters Liu Tao and Chen Zihan.

These two truly lived up to their namesake.

His Nine Yang Divine Art was almost broken.

Look, I’ve been home for two days and have finally recovered.

As a result, Li Xiaoran slipped out of the Qingdao crew again and went to find him.

There was so much noise last night that the mattress almost collapsed.

They haven't seen each other for several months, and Teacher Dabai has been feeling very depressed.

Moreover, she came here not only to relieve her accumulated emotions, but also to advance the share for the next few months.

Because the TV series she was working on hadn't been finished yet, she received an offer for an art film.

In fact, Li Xiaoran has been quite popular recently. She also appeared in the recently released "Dragon Tiger Gate", playing a female Rakshasa with a very Shamatte look and a head full of highlights.

This new art film is even more important.

The film is called "The Botanist's Daughter".

The director is the author of the best-selling novel "Balzac and the Little Tailor".

The producer is the French master Luc Besson!
This film is a Sino-French co-production.

Because the subject matter is sensitive... same-sex content, and it's a lesbian thing.

So the filming plan was changed from China to Vietnam, and was delayed for several years due to SARS.

The female lead could not be decided for a long time, from Maggie Cheung, Rene Liu to Zhou Xun, and finally to Li Xiaoran.

Zhang Yuan felt that the reason they finally approached her was purely because Liu Ruoying and Zhou Xun had both left the city and the other party could no longer afford them.

And one of the filming conditions of this movie may also be the reason why these people are unwilling to participate.

That means being naked.

In addition to Dabai, the other female lead is of Chinese-French descent, and she is completely naked in the film with two big bombs on her head.

I have to say, with white genes, she has developed well indeed.

Dabai refused the request to pose completely nude. Although she still took off all her clothes on the set, only her entire naked back would be photographed.

Just looking at her back, that fleshy feeling... wow, I even want to go up and pat her buttocks through the screen, which is very consistent with Zhang Yuan’s actual combat experience.

With the TV series in front and the movie behind, Li Xiaoran knew that she would not have the time to meet him for several months, so she sneaked out for one day.

She came here for the fun.

Zhang Yuancai had just freed himself from the entanglement of the two snake spirits and restored his Yang energy, when he ran into Teacher Dabai again.

The two of them didn't finish work until six in the morning.

Dabai is catching up on his sleep at home, and he has to rush over to support Uncle Guoli.

That's why I fell into a deep sleep.

After he stood up, the other actors and the old friends who were in the audience also stood up and applauded.

Uncle Guoli also clapped and greeted all the friends, audience and media in the audience.

At the same time thinking.

"After all, he is one of us. He promised to help before, and he came right after receiving a phone call."

“The atmosphere was just right.”

As Zhou Bi sang the theme song called "Number", a group of main creators came to the stage.

Zhang Yuan frowned.

To be honest, in terms of image characteristics, Zhou Bichang is not as good as Chun Ge.

In terms of voice, she is not as good as Zhang Jingying.

It's very uncomfortable to be caught in the middle.

Just like the previous premiere of "Crazy Stone", the host asked questions one by one, and the actors talked about interesting stories in the crew and the difficulties of creation.

Then we interviewed a group of guests.

In addition to him, Feng Xiaogang, an old friend who also serves as the producer of the film, was also called over by Zhang Guoli.

Boss Cai also came to the scene specially for his own baby Hu Ge.

Guo Degang played a cameo role... After all, Zhang Guoli is his uncle.

So they also came to the scene.

Uncle Guoli was so confident that he even called over Old Han from China Film Group.

Besides him, there were also Hu Ge, Zhou Bichang, Zhang Bozhi, Zhang Meng, Wei Zongwan and others on the stage.

The screenwriter is Zou Jingzhi, the behind-the-scenes hero of "The Secret History of Kangxi" and "The Iron-Tongued and Bronze-Jaw Ji Xiaolan".

The lineup on and off the stage, in front of and behind the scenes, is simply luxurious!

The more this happened, the more embarrassed Zhang Yuan felt.

After all, this film made quite a stir, but the content and quality are really...

And because there are so many stars, the cost of this film is much higher than that of "Crazy Stone".

Zhang Guoli even announced an expected box office target of at least 3000 million.

Because only when this number is reached can the film's box office break even and make a small profit from product placement.

But the end result was that Zhou Bichang's appeal was far less than expected, and the film's popularity quickly declined after its first weekend.

And like "Crazy Stone", this film soon encountered overseas blockbusters of the same period.

However, the one he encountered was called "Cars"!
Lightning McQueen is much more awesome than Superman.

China Film Studio originally wanted to pick a soft one for him, but unexpectedly got a big one.

"After watching this film, I feel that Guoli became a director too late."

"But I'm glad he took the position so late, otherwise I would have had an extra rival!" Feng Xiaogang supported him as always.

However, with "Stone" as a foundation, he now dares not to make a conclusion about the box office of this movie in his mind.

"I saw Teacher Zhou Bichang's hard work and talent in the film." Zhang Yuan also followed suit and praised him.

"Bibi!"

As soon as he started singing, a group of Zhou Bichang's fans behind him started shouting, which gave him a fright.

"Hu Ge and I have worked together before, and I didn't expect that he would be able to handle the big screen with ease."

Boss Cai turned around and gave him a look of gratitude.

Hu Ge on the stage lowered his head in embarrassment.

After completing the process, everyone had to follow Zhang Guoli to a five-star hotel nearby for a press conference.

Still have to go through the interview, praise and other processes again.

I was busy from day till sunset and then I finished the work.

Everyone came to the hotel's banquet room, where Uncle Guoli prepared a buffet to entertain friends and the media.

"Thank you for your recommendation." Boss Cai led Hu Ge to his side.

"You're welcome. We're all family." Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.

"Yes, yes, we are all family." Boss Cai was very happy to hear him say that: "We will leave early in a while."

"In Hengdian, our sugar figurine production of the year, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, is about to start filming, so we have to go back and prepare."

"Shishi, I arranged for her to play the second female role, Mu Nianci, and we can reciprocate." Boss Cai mentioned his junior sister.

"Thank you for your care, Mr. Cai, but I also have a small request."

"You said."

"No intimate scenes, no kissing scenes."

"Okay, I understand." Cai Yinong thought to herself.
Although she is called a senior sister, she is not the canary he raised.

Originally, Mu Nianci and Yang Kang were supposed to have several intimate scenes and a kissing scene.

Boss Cai thought about it and decided to delete it to avoid upsetting Zhang Yuan.

"One more thing, The Legend of the Condor Heroes was produced by us at Tangren at a huge cost. Our company has never spent so much money on a project before."

"Plus, with the recent martial arts craze, it's likely to be a big hit."

"If the film becomes popular, the actors will also become popular. As the second female lead, Liu Shishi will definitely be able to move up a level in the entertainment industry."

"We Sugar Man are very sincere, so can we discuss the signing?"

The signing that Boss Cai was talking about was certainly not signing with Zhang Yuan.

Boss Cai had long given up on having any illusions about him, knowing that he couldn't hold on to him.

She was talking about Liu Shishi.

Boss Cai actually found it a little strange.

Zhang Yuan clearly has his own agency, but he has never signed this young sister.

No matter what the reason is, Boss Cai feels that if he can't defeat Zhang Yuan, he has to hold the little lion in his hand.

In fact, Zhang Yuan didn’t want to sign, but he didn’t dare to sign.

The little lion is so clingy. It’s okay if they don’t meet, but once they meet, he will cling to him directly.

The agency is now managed by Cheng Hao. If Liu Shishi is signed, his ears will be pulled off by his good sister!

So his plan all along was to keep his junior sister in Tangren.

She is an important link between herself and Boss Cai.

"Okay, I will discuss this with her and her family."

"Oh, that's great!" Boss Cai was overjoyed when he heard this.

But Zhang Yuan was not in a hurry.

Because Liu Shishi is not only a link, but also his bargaining chip.

And the time to use this bargaining chip is almost here. "Okay, let's go back to the Magic City first and contact each other later."

"Sure, keep in touch." Zhang Yuan greeted with a smile, then turned to look at Hu Ge.

"You... take care of yourself." He said with an indescribable expression.

"Hey, goodbye Brother Yuan!" Hu Ge didn't notice at all and nodded humbly in front of him.

After all, in his heart, his role in the movie was just a leftover from others...

After watching the two of them leave, I chatted with Teacher Guo, whom I hadn't seen for a long time.

"The third branch will open soon."

"There are also storytelling halls. I also plan to open one." Teacher Guo talked about his work arrangements.

"That's a good thing."

The crosstalk club developed very smoothly and he hardly had to worry about anything.

"When the storytelling club opened, I went to cut the ribbon."

"That couldn't be better!" Guo Degang replied happily.

"But there is another thing. Recently, some audiences have been recording our crosstalk and posting it online."

"Many people in the community cursed and said that doing this would destroy their jobs."

"After all, people can watch it for free online, so who would come to the theater?"

"Oh, then what do you think?" Zhang Yuan did not answer, but asked back.

“I think it’s a mixed bag.”

"Their concerns are true, but online communication will also help our Deyuan Society to enhance its reputation."

"That's right!" Zhang Yuan clapped his hands.

"Internet communication will become more and more important in the future, so it cannot be stopped. Besides, you and I don't have the ability to stop it."

"I think it's better to unblock than to block, and it's better to cooperate than to quarrel."

"What do you mean?" Seeing how confident he was, Teacher Guo knew that his junior fellow apprentice must have a trick.

"Our team can now slowly start organizing commercial performances, right?"

"Yes!" Guo Degang was very proud: "Next year there will be commercial performances in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangdong Province, all of which will be large venues with 3,000 to 4,000 people."

A large venue with three to four thousand people... Although Zhang Yuan wanted to complain about his narrow vision, it was not his fault because of the background of the times.

"Commercial performances are different from small theaters. They have commercial copyrights."

"Then I'll act as a go-between and try to sell the copyright!"

"What copyright?"

"Internet copyright!" Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.

Teacher Guo was a little confused.

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

“Although I may not make much money, it’s better than having my music pirated for nothing.”

"That is."

Teacher Guo didn't understand, but seeing that he was confident, he thought he wouldn't lose anything, so he handed it over to him.

"Also, Lao Qian's son will have his hundred-day celebration soon, and he even said he wants to become our apprentice." When Teacher Guo mentioned this, he was as happy as if his own son was having his hundred-day celebration.

"He told me that he would take good care of it when the time comes. Please take care of it."

"Okay, let's have fun together then."

After concluding with him, Zhang Yuan quickly turned to his master.

Zhang Guoli, Feng Xiaogang and Han Sanpin were chatting.

The content of the discussion is nothing more than some movie-related topics.

"Good guys."

"Hey, you're just in time, let's chat together." Old Han pulled him over.

Now that the movie "Crazy Stone" in which he invested and led has been a success, he is qualified to talk about serious matters with a few people.

They were talking about some big things, such as copyright going overseas and cross-strait film and television cooperation.

Although others were willing to pull him along, due to his seniority, he just listened and didn't interrupt.

He didn't speak until the old guys had almost finished speaking.

"Uncle Guoli, Director Xiaogang, President Han."

"It was thanks to your care that Crazy Stone was able to achieve this result."

"I was busy a while ago and didn't have time to hold a celebration party."

"I'm free now, would you like to come with me?"

"Okay!" Han Sanpin agreed immediately.

It’s time to celebrate!

It was almost defeated by imported movies. It would be unfair not to celebrate.

"That's fine. You and Uncle Guoli haven't been to my house yet, right? That's perfect."

"That's a great place. I went back last time." Director Feng continued, "It's well decorated and spacious."

Several people immediately decided that the event must be held in a grand manner.

Zhang Yuan quickly asked his assistant to contact the hotel and bring a professional team of chefs.

This kind of banquet demand was taken into consideration when the house was renovated, and the kitchen equipment was designed according to the restaurant kitchen.

He also quickly called Yang Buting to invite him.

Although Lao Han was the number one in China Film, when he wanted to invest in this film, he went through Lao Yang.

For something like a celebration banquet, you have to invite everyone, otherwise it would be inappropriate.

However, Zhang Yuan knew that this person would not attend.

It’s not that he looks down on me, but my status is a hindrance.

In addition to his work at China Film Corporation, Yang Buting is also the deputy director of the Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

Directly participate in and lead the review of domestic films.

He is an official and it would be easy for people to gossip about him if he attended a private banquet hosted by a boss in the film industry.

But this was also the reason why Zhang Yuan came to him at that time.

In 03, China Film Group Corporation was the only dominant player and had exclusive control over the import channels for Chinese films. It was decided to divide the power of China Film Group Corporation.

Subsequently, China Film Import Company was established.

But managers still make arrangements from above.

But at the end of the day, the two companies are actually leveraging each other's resources.

After Lao Han retired, the boss of China Film Import Company came to China Film as its president.

Anyway, one of them is more business-oriented and the other is more technical.

Together, they constitute the top group in the Beijing circle.

Zhang Yuan would not stand on the side foolishly.

He just needs cooperation from both ends.

As he expected, Lao Yang congratulated him verbally but declined the invitation.

However, she seemed to be quite satisfied with his invitation.

Others may not want it, but you cannot not give it to them!
After finishing all the contacts here, Zhang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

All that's left now is to organize the celebration banquet.

He held this banquet not only for celebration and eating, but also for many people to meet and many things to arrange and resolve.

"Hello." He was planning silently in his mind. At this moment, a slender and tall figure came to his side and greeted him softly.

"Hello."

Zhang Yuan looked up and saw that the person coming was the supporting actress Zhang Meng in the movie.

This is the champion of Miss Universe China in 04.

In the same year, Gal Gadot was the champion of the Judaic region.

Both were involved in the global finals.

Gal Gadot was about to join the army, so she had no preparation and no intention of winning, so she reported to the army directly after the competition.

This one tried to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.

Now he can be said to have relied on the big tree of Zhang Guoli.

Zhang Yuan was not very interested in her.

However, her future husband was from the Propaganda Department of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee. Later, he went to work at the Shanghai Film Studio and served as the general manager of a joint venture between the Shanghai Film Studio and Emperor Entertainment Group.

Later, she opened her own company, making her a producer of some note in the entertainment industry.

Zhang Guoli has promoted two young actresses in total, in addition to her, there is another one named Han Yuqin.

The acting paths of these two actors are mediocre, but they have one thing in common.

Marry well!
Zhang Meng married a boss, and Miss Han married the CEO of Daphne Shoes.

Zhang Guoli's marriage is prosperous...

"You are amazing. You participated in the filming of Zhang Yimou's movie and invested in the movie yourself."

"Can we have dinner alone sometime?"

"I want to learn some film knowledge from you." After chatting for a few sentences, Zhang Meng said with a charming smile.

I think you want to learn the poses from the movies...

"I'm usually very busy, so I may not have time recently."

"Then what about later? I can wait for you." After saying that, she blinked at him.

The opponent boldly hit a straight ball.

This woman really wants to make progress. She is the type whose ambitions are greater than her abilities.

Sure enough, as he became more and more popular, people around him became more proactive towards him.

Although this woman has a good figure and looks, he knows that once he gets close to this kind of woman, she will definitely get some benefits from you before she will give up.

I don't have enough yang energy now, so there's no need to cause this kind of trouble.

But because of his uncle Guoli, he couldn't refuse outright.

"Let's talk about it later, when I'm free."

"Can I leave your phone number so you can contact me when you have time?"

"Fine……"

Zhang Yuan had no choice but to accept it passively.

This Zhang Meng is really powerful. He easily accomplished what Huang Shengyi could never do.

A few days later, the celebration banquet of "Crazy Stone" was officially held in the courtyard of Fuyuan Hutong... (End of this chapter)