Actor: Thank you.

"That won't work."

“I might not be able to participate in this project.”

"I don't have time."

On Huayi's side, the white crew and Xiao Wang were getting along very well with Zhang Yuan, and they were about to enter the contract negotiation stage.

But his attitude suddenly changed and he said he was busy!

Wang Zhonglei, who was sitting nearby, twitched his mouth when he saw this.

Good boy, you want to try this on us, right?
Zhang Yuan’s trick is actually very simple.

It means to be reluctant but also to welcome.

The trick is not new, it's even old.

But the key is not the routine.

No trick is too old, it just depends on who uses it.

Because if you use it inappropriately, what if the other party really doesn't want you anymore, then you will lose both the wife and the army, wouldn't you be a complete idiot?

So most people wouldn't dare to use it even if it was given to him.

In fact, being an actor is a very passive profession.

It is always others who pick you, and rarely you pick others.

This is also the reason why Zhang Yuan decided to start his own company.

Only when power is in your own hands can you avoid being treated like a grandson all the time.

If it were an ordinary second-tier or even first-tier actor, would he dare to act so arrogantly in front of the Hollywood crew?

Not to mention rejecting the other party, it’s good enough not to rush to beg them!
Most Chinese artists would kneel down and earn money when they see white masters.

Only he would dare to use this trick.

Why do you work extra hard when auditioning for action scenes?

I have to let you see the good thing first!

Like it or not.

Do you want it?

Is it at your lips?
Alas, it’s gone!

How do you feel at this time?
Just like many veteran gold diggers hook up with rich men.

Being flirtatious and servile are all low-level means.

How did Mr. Jin’s third wife, Lin Leyi, nicknamed Little Dragon Girl, come to power?

In addition to taking advantage of the opportunity and chatting and drinking with Mr. Jin when he was particularly vulnerable due to the pain of losing his son.

He took the initiative to take care of Mr. Jin when he was sick.

After he recovered, he turned around and left without saying a word.

Wouldn't Mr. Jin have to scratch his head and take the initiative to find the other party?

Once you can't stand it anymore and take the initiative to look for it, it's all over.

He handed over the initiative to others and from then on he was controlled by the other party.

Of course Xiao Wang knew what he was going to do.

But after being angry, I suddenly felt a sense of relief.

It’s like if this kid doesn’t do something weird, everything will be too smooth and he won’t be stable.

"No schedule?"

Although Robert is half-Chinese, he is also related to the Yanshenggong family.

But this foreigner has never read the Art of War, so he doesn't understand these things.

"Well, you know, I just finished shooting Rush Hour."

“So there are other Hollywood crews in talks with me.”

Pack!
Are you trying to bluff me?

Xiao Wang cursed in his heart, but remained expressionless.

Good boy, it's ignorant to bully foreigners. I don't understand you, right?

But don't forget that I'm still here.

"Is that so?" Rob pursed his lips and thought about it.

"I think our crew should be more suitable for you."

"You've just started your career in Hollywood. Rush Hour was a collaboration between Chinese and Lighthouse people, and this is the same."

"So you should be more accustomed to this working mode."

"correct."

"Can I ask which company and what production is the Hollywood crew that approached you?"

"I'm sorry, according to my professional ethics, before the matter is confirmed or denied, I think it is not convenient for me to disclose the other party's information, so as to avoid any accidents that affect the other party's filming work." Zhang Yuan replied seriously.

"Oh, okay, I won't ask anymore." After hearing him say that, Rob felt that he was a nice guy with a strong professional ethics.

Xiao Wang standing by could hardly hold it anymore.

Just support him, you silly foreigner!
"Since we are still in the negotiation stage, you can also join us in the discussion."

"I think we should be able to offer you very favorable conditions for joining us." Robert tried to win him over.

If someone steals something, you have to pay extra!

This principle applies all over the world.

Xiao Wang kept scolding the foreigner for being stupid.

Isn’t this exactly what this kid wants!
After chatting for a while, Zhang Yuan didn't talk about anything substantial. He deliberately changed his previous attitude and talked about some nonsensical things.

Then he made an excuse that he was busy and left early.

Just pack up and leave, so cool.

As soon as he left, Wang Zhonglei began to explain the matter to Robert.

"Is that so?" Rob frowned after hearing this.

Is this young man Zhang Yuan trying to trick me?

"Rob, you don't understand."

“Chinese culture is extensive and profound.”

"Listen to me, I have met no less than a hundred young people like him who are smart-assed." Xiao Wang said very confidently.

"The more he acts like he doesn't want to participate, the more it shows that he actually wants this role!"

"In my opinion, leave him alone for a few days."

"When he comes to us, his tricks will be defeated!"

Rob didn't understand it right away.

After returning to the hotel, he made a transatlantic call to his wife.

After all, his wife is Chinese.

After explaining today's events in detail, the man's wife remained calm.

"It is indeed possible that it is just as Boss Wang said."

"Because according to the information you just provided me."

"A young man without a big family background who could climb from the bottom to such a high position in just a few years must be very good at using various means."

"Even those low-level means."

He is a descendant of the lineage of Duke Yansheng, and of course he claims to be from a large family, or even a member of the largest family in China.

When speaking or doing things, especially when looking at ordinary people, one must always be superior and look down on them.

Standing in the position of a noble family, looking at a "commoner" like Zhang Yuan, it is not easy to use inferior means.

He was still hesitant about what Xiao Wang said, but after his wife said it, Rob began to reflect.

Could it be that Zhang Yuan was really a cunning boy who played tricks on him?

Anyway, just as Wang Zhonglei said, he planned to leave Zhang Yuan alone for a while to see if he was anxious...

"I am not in a hurry!"

A week later, inside the courtyard.

Zhang Yuan lay on the single sofa in the tea room, crossing his legs leisurely.

From time to time, I would take a few sips of the top-quality Mingqian Longjing tea I just bought.

Refreshing and brightening the eyes, refreshing the heart.

"What if we really lose this opportunity?" Cheng Haojiu sat opposite him.

I am a little confused about his current "lack of ambition".

"If it's lost, it's lost."

"I'm not famous because of this play anyway."

"That's a lot of pay and a chance to show your face." The good sister still felt it was inappropriate.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether I shoot this drama or not."

"But as a medium, through this play, there are things I want to get." Zhang Yuan sat up straight and talked to her in a friendly manner. "You can now regard me as a gambler."

"Nothing, or everything." He spread his hands.

"And I think the probability of having all of them is higher."

"Believe it or not, the other side is actually gambling too."

"What they're betting on now is that there's no bullet in my gun."

"And my bet is that they don't dare to check my holster carefully."

"You always do risky things." The good sister didn't fully understand, but she knew that he must have played some tricks as usual.

"Everything without risk is done by people with connections and backgrounds."

"Then what should I eat?" Zhang Yuan knew very well where his weaknesses were.

Drop drop drop...

A quick cell phone ring interrupted their chat.

Zhang Yuan looked at the caller ID and then held the phone in front of Cheng Hao.

"Wang Zhonglei..." The good sister narrowed her eyes at the reader.

Then he saw Zhang Yuan showing a happy smile: "It seems that I won the bet."

"Next, I will take back what belongs to me."

"And ask for some interest, by the way!"

After talking to Xiao Wang, he soon came to Huayi's office building again.

This time when we met again, Rob not only regained his previous enthusiasm, but was even more enthusiastic.

Wang Zhonglei also had a happy face and was very polite to him.

"Coming."

"Hello Director Rob, hello President Wang." Zhang Yuan sat down with neither arrogance nor servility as usual.

"I asked you to come here today to discuss playing the role of Jade War God in The Forbidden Kingdom."

The foreigner spoke to him very kindly.

"If you have any conditions, you can tell us and we can talk about it."

"Let's chat for a while."

"I am very satisfied with your performance and think you are the most suitable candidate for this role."

"Director Rob is right." Xiao Wang also echoed: "Zhang Yuan, we are old acquaintances."

"It's okay to talk about anything. We can talk openly."

Why did Rob and Wang Zhonglei's attitudes change?

At first they were determined.

But after a few days, they both began to wonder?

Zhang Yuan really didn’t come!

Is it because he is good at bluffing, or is there another hidden secret?

Rob came to China on a business trip.

Xiao Wang is not in a hurry, but he is.

After a few days without any news, he couldn't wait any longer.

"Zhang Yuan said he didn't have a schedule... How about I check?"

They say it's a Hollywood crew, so he is a member of Hollywood. That's not hard to check.

After asking around, the news came back immediately.

Really!

Zhang Yuan dared to use this trick not because he was good at bluffing, but because he really had a bullet in his gun.

Rob immediately found Xiao Wang.

"I asked, and New Line is very satisfied with Zhang Yuan's performance in Rush Hour."

“So the new Final Destination movie is looking for him to star in it.”

Xiao Wang opened his eyes wide and found it incredible at first.

"really?"

"It's absolutely true. It's accurate information."

"And New Line also gave him a pay raise."

"The offer is higher than that for Rush Hour 3."

Wang Zhonglei knew that Zhang Yuan received a salary of 100 million US dollars for this film.

Everyone with some status in the circle has heard of this.

They all sighed that Zhang Yuan had risen to the top of the tree and become a phoenix.

Not only did New Line hire him, it also gave him a raise!

So...what he said before was not a bluff at all, it was all true!
When he learned that the crew of "The Forbidden Kingdom" wanted him to audition, Zhang Yuan was once again glad that he always left room for maneuver in his words and deeds.

Although he didn't want to and wouldn't act in "Final Destination 3", he didn't refuse on the spot, but said he would consider it.

This is the core of today's trick!
When the false is true, the true is also false, and when the true is false, the false is also true.

Xiao Wang felt that he understood Zhang Yuan.

And Zhang Yuan knew that Xiao Wang felt he understood him.

So he deliberately raised the issue of release date and vaguely mentioned that there were other films looking for him.

It's not uncommon to raise one's own status, appear famous, and get paid more for films.

It's normal for Xiao Wang to see through it.

But the more he thought he was smart, the more he couldn't imagine that Zhang Yuan was serious!
Normally it was a bluff, but not this time…not from their perspective.

We also deliberately gave the other party time to discover this fact themselves.

It's like being cheated on.

Which is more stimulating, having your buddy point it out to you or going home early to see it with your own eyes?

Zhang Yuan knew that if he told him directly that Final Destination was also looking for him to discuss filming, the other party might not react much.

It is normal for an actor to talk to several crews at the same time.

But his move was the opposite, deliberately creating a misunderstanding and then letting them resolve it themselves, which was different.

It’s over, they really have a buyer!
Moreover, "Final Destination" is also a well-known series with good box office results.

This competitor was quite strong. Robert and Xiao Wang immediately came to their senses and hurried to find him.

As long as the other party finds him, the initiative will be completely in his hands!
Well, I have other scenes to shoot.

You can look for me if you want.

After all, Huayi is my beloved relative, friend, and brother.

Need more money!
Adding money is certain.

But it's not his only condition.

Only at this moment did he reveal his true purpose.

“I have worked with Huayi many times.”

“However, there were some minor problems during our last collaboration.” Zhang Yuan cheerfully made a gesture of the universe on his fingertips.

Wang Zhonglei was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what the problem Zhang Yuan was talking about was.

"Soldier Assault"!
He hasn't seen a penny of that investment, including the principal and interest, until now!
The previous account is not settled, and the next account cannot be continued!
This is what he really wants.

He wasn't here for an audition.

He is here to collect debt!

"What's the problem?" Robert turned and looked at Wang Zhonglei.

"Uh... this matter is between our company and him." Xiao Wang secretly cursed this guy for being difficult to deal with.

After going through so much trouble, I found myself in a trap waiting for me.

This guy is a wolf. Once he gets a chance, he will bite and won't let go!

He didn't even think about who broke his promise first.

Since you don't give it to me, I can't have it either.

Then I will force you to give it to me!

Anyway, Rob is keeping a close eye on him and thinks he is suitable.

If Zhang Yuan is unwilling to perform due to Huayi's problems, there will be rifts between the Chinese and American teams before the formal cooperation even begins.

Make money, do accounting, and go public.

Not even a single step can be wrong.

Xiao Wang knows what is more important.

Therefore, he had to grit his teeth, calm the surging breath in his chest, and spoke to Zhang Yuan in a kind voice.

"We'll talk about this alone later..." (End of this chapter)