Actor: Thank you.

"What's going on?"

In the corridor of the crew, looking at Zhang Yuan who was smoking calmly, Director Robert asked anxiously.

"Done." Zhang Yuan said as he smoked, relaxing his nerves.

"Really?"

“So easy?”

"Yeah." Zhang Yuan nodded.

In fact, it is not a question of whether it is easy or not.

It's the same thing as parking.

Rob and other crew members don't understand the Chinese people, so they can't grasp the main point.

When a problem arises, people rush to solve it, but the methods used to solve it are very "rough".

It's about persuading, chatting and having a heart-to-heart talk.

If these three things were useful, why would humans invent so many weapons?
Even conflicts between neighbors are difficult to resolve through heart-to-heart talks. The job of a community mediator is often to "resolve conflicts" by tailoring different treatment to different people and forcing those who are easy to bully to make concessions.

Which one of these two is easier to bully?
So persuasion alone is useless.

First of all, let's make one thing clear.

That was the fight between the two, more like a joke, similar to a child throwing a tantrum.

They didn't really want to fall out.

The surface is harmonious.

Foreigners cannot understand the Chinese people's "game mode" of laughing at the table and pulling each other's leg hair under the table.

The United States has only been established for less than 250 years, so it is normal that it cannot understand a civilization that has practiced for more than 20 times as long as theirs.

Zhang Yuan understood.

Since you don't want to, there is no way you can turn against each other.

Then things are very simple.

It’s still the same. We need to give both parties a reasonable step forward.

At least both sides can feel at ease.

This is the "face" culture of the Chinese people.

Especially since these two are from the older generation, their generation pays more attention to face.

This matter started with face, so it can only end with face.

Zhang Yuan’s plan revolves around face.

Lao Li's strengths are Kung Fu and boxing, so he uses tradition as an excuse.

The strengths of Chenlong are fame and international status, so they use internationalization as an excuse.

It would be nice if it could just hit the sore spot of both of them.

Don’t they really know that Zhang Yuan is deliberately praising him?

That would be treating them like fools.

It’s just that some things are known to you, so just go with the flow.

Anyway, both bosses are satisfied and it’s good for him to sell it, and everyone will have a bright future.

I explained it to Rob briefly. He didn't fully understand it, but he got the general idea.

"Anyway, Chen Long's name is written horizontally, and Li Lianjie's is written vertically, right?"

"Yes, then they won't have any objections."

"But please don't mention this matter again, so as not to cause trouble."

Zhang Yuan was afraid that he would let it slip again.

"I understand...but." Rob answered again.

"Please don't say but." Zhang Yuan felt scared when he saw him.

If this happens again, I will return your salary and leave.

"I just have a little question." Rob continued.

"Why did you put Chen Long's name horizontally and Li Lianjie's name vertically, instead of the other way around?"

After listening to him, Zhang Yuan took him outside, picked up a tree branch, and wrote and drew on the ground.

"It's like this."

"Chen Long's English name has 10 letters, while Li Lianjie's only has 5."

"So if spelled the same way, Li Lianjie's name would be slightly shorter."

"And the aspect ratio of movie screens is 1.85:1."

"The ratio of their names is 2:1."

"no big difference."

"So the one with the longer name is placed horizontally, and the one with the shorter name is placed vertically."

"This way the subtitles look close to the screen, and the picture is more harmonious."

After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he looked up and saw Robert who was stunned.

The director thought that he would talk about some Chinese culture that he would find difficult to understand.

But I didn’t expect that there would suddenly be such “scientific” content.

He never expected that the other party was considering the length and width of the characters and the length and width of the picture together.

This level of sensitivity to the picture doesn't seem like something an actor should have.

It seems more like the professional qualities of the director, producer or post-production staff.

This time he not only understood it, but also felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

"Then you should have told me the reason earlier." Robert supported his back and walked into the room together.

“In that case, I will talk to them.

"No need to trouble you."

Alas... Zhang Yuan shook his head in his heart.

Children cannot be taught.

Foreigners still don’t understand.

This is the reason I use to convince you.

Everyone has different reasons.

Just like the same table of food, the dish that each person wants to eat the most will be different.

What you like may not be liked by others.

Moreover, the same dish will have different results when prepared by different people.

Just like the same roast duck, the price will be very different if it is packed in a takeout box or in a blue and white porcelain plate.

Looking at the entire crew, I am the only one who can do it.

Because I have a personal relationship with those two superstars.

If someone else goes, they may not respond to you. Why should they listen to you?

Zhang Yuan could clearly feel it from Robert.

It is difficult to make the Eastern and Western thinking patterns completely compatible.

This also made him more determined to adopt the development strategy of taking China as the main market.

After all, I can't pee in the same pot with those foreigners.

"I'm back!" Zhang Yuan returned to the dressing room.

Xiao Long Nu was already sleepy.

"Come, lie down, no, sit down, I will massage your neck." Zhang Yuan said while glaring at the makeup artist.

The assistant grabbed the makeup artist and ran away.

"Brother Zhang Yuan is going to entertain himself, get out of the way quickly."

Zhang Yuan: …

Just go, why are you talking so much nonsense!
Liu Qianqian blushed and lowered her head.

"Look, Dandan knows not to do good things." She complained.

"It's okay. I'll deduct her salary next month."

An impatient reply came from outside the door: "My boss never entertains himself and is always serious, just like he never deducts the salary of his subordinates."

Zhang Yuan: …

You're still lying in the door crack.

That's outrageous.

"Okay, stop bullying her."

"Don't bully me, just press it properly." Liu Qianqian smiled and patted him.

"I'm not worried that you'll have sore muscles from training too much."

"Then there's no such thing as old chest pain!"

You have to engage in verbal battles, take advantage of others, and check your body.

On the other side, a black Mercedes-Benz parked near the crew.

Xiao Wang got out of the car and hurried to the director's office.

Rob was already packing up and getting ready to go off work when this guy arrived.

"Hello, Mr. Wang."

Seeing the partner coming, the director asked him to sit down with a smile.

"No need to sit down, let's get down to business." Xiao Wang waved his hand.

"what's up?"

"What happened between Chen Long and Li Lianjie? Aren't they competing for the ranking?"

"This is a big deal. I rushed back specially to talk to them in person."

"But... has it been solved?" Robert spread his hands. "Solved?"

"Yes, Zhang Yuan helped mediate and has come up with a solution that both of them are satisfied with."

Then Rob told the story.

The little king was stunned.

I'm attending a... well, business banquet in Hainan.

I rushed back in a hurry, fearing that something might go wrong with the crew.

After all, we at Huayi invested a lot of money in this film, so we can't afford to have any problems.

Is it all resolved now?

Then I didn’t come back in vain!
I also heard that it was Zhang Yuan who got it done.

The key point is that Xiao Wang said he could handle it, but it was actually a bit vague.

How did he do it?
"I remember seeing it on the first day of filming. The white boy leading actor looked the same to everyone."

"The only thing he was polite to was when he met me, and he even called me 'big brother'!"

"I haven't come back yet, and he has already dealt with the two real big brothers."

hiss……

Xiao Wang scratched his head.

Is he so powerful?
But after thinking about it again, he chuckled.

No matter how powerful it is, it is not for my use.

Even Monkey King cannot escape from the palm of Buddha's hand.

Xiao Wang, who feels that he got a great advantage in the matter of Yao Cheng, has been feeling very proud recently.

The financing from Focus Media is about to be finalized, and Huayi is thriving.

In fact, after what happened with Yao Cheng, Zhang Yuan decided to lie low in front of these two brothers for a while.

After all, he holds shares in Huayi, which will be beneficial to his development direction.

And since there is no money involved, he doesn't have to show his claws.

Let them be proud.

It’s best to keep being proud so that you can have a chance.

The next day, Xiao Wang came to the crew and spent most of the day there.

He also hypocritically praised Zhang Yuan for a long time, saying that he was able to consider the crew and adjust relationships. He was not only very capable but also very attentive.

Zhang Yuan knew that this person was not sincere.

Because there is no attribute at all...

He was also hypocritically polite, saying that he was helping Huayi film the movie and that it was his duty to work for the company.

If you look from a distance, someone who doesn't know would think they have a very good relationship.

In the next few days, Zhang Yuan had no words, he just stood there and performed with facial expressions and body language.

Mr. Wang Deshun, who played the Jade Emperor, gave him a lot of help.

This person is a master of mime and body language is his specialty.

Zhang Yuan followed the principle of respecting the elderly and loving the young, and seeing that the old man's hair was already a little sparse, he didn't pull it too hard.

Liu Xiaoli experienced the feeling of hanging on wires.

The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother are going to fly into the sky together.

Aunt Liu had tied a tightrope when dancing before, so she didn’t have the fear that a beginner would have, except that she was a little nervous in front of the camera.

But his body movements are exceptionally smooth, after all, he has a good foundation.

Director Rob kept praising Liu Xiaoli for her elegant movements.

"It's broken!" Zhang Yuan, who was watching from the side, nudged Liu Qianqian with his elbow.

"The director might have a crush on your mom."

"Bah!" Xiao Long Nu rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't make fun of my mother."

"I really hope your mother can find a companion."

"That way she won't have time to stare at you."

Liu Qianqian nodded slightly, then shook her head vigorously.

"Then you can do bad things while my mother is away, right?" She raised her scallion finger and pointed at Zhang Yuan.

"What you said..."

It took one or two months to build the set, and two weeks to shoot, and the entire set was completed.

After that, the scenes that are more than 90% new will have to be dismantled, and the props will be locked in the warehouse, almost never seeing the light of day again.

That’s why they say filming a movie is just a waste of money.

Some big directors particularly like grand scenes when filming. Besides being ambitious, they can also build cities and scenic spots to make money from both ends.

This film also built a city.

It is the palace of the Jade Border God of War.

In addition to the interior, there are also city gate towers and stone bridges, as well as some taverns and streets.

Compared with "Curse of the Golden Flower", it is already small.

That scene was Zhang Yuan’s home court.

Ninety percent of his scenes are in this scene.

But the Hengdian side is not finished yet, the paint is not dry yet, and the scenes and decorative props are also being rushed.

The crew took a group of actors to the Gobi Desert to shoot exterior scenes.

Everyone went... except him.

Because there is no role for him.

He had been idle for almost a week, but he didn't rest or lie down.

First, Uncle Benshan called him.

"Returning Home" was about to be released, and a press conference was held to ask him if he was free.

He had to give face to Zhao Benshan, and since he happened to have some free time, he went there specially.

Uncle Benshan is still quite respectable, and he is not the only one.

Hu Jun, Xia Yu, Guo Tao, Song Xinxin, and Guo Degang all found time to go.

Although each person has a small role, this film is essentially a group portrait.

But when this group of people get together, the press conference will be full of stars.

When reporters were asking questions, many people asked about Zhang Yuan's new crew.

The other actors also looked at him curiously.

"Because we are still filming, we have no further comment for now."

"And this has nothing to do with our film Return to Roots. Please focus on this excellent film."

After hearing his answer, Teacher Zhao smiled with satisfaction.

It is very common for movie launches to steal the show, especially for stars with high traffic.

After a press conference, all they discussed was the private lives of celebrities.

Uncle Benshan was very pleased that Zhang Yuan was able to take the initiative to change the subject.

After it was over, he came over cheerfully to say hello.

Zhang Yuan just took the opportunity to ask him to show up at the premiere of "Secret" to help increase its popularity.

Things like premieres are all about helping each other, praising each other, and having everyone carry the fancy sedan.

"It's no big deal. Just tell me the time in advance and I'll make time for it." Zhao Benshan agreed readily.

"But let me make it clear first, I may not be able to say anything good after watching the movie." He made a standard smirk and teased.

"If you curse on the spot after watching it, I think the publicity will be more effective."

"Hehehe..." Zhao Benshan patted his shoulders happily.

After seeing this, the others understood that among the actors who came to help with the filming, Zhao Benshan obviously had a better relationship with Zhang Yuan.

They all came from the same play, and this is their first collaboration.

The results of the collaboration were also very different.

Uncle Benshan was busy with work and had to travel around to promote his products, so I didn't have time to reminisce and have dinner with him.

"Long time no see, let's have a drink."

It was Teacher Xia Yu who took the initiative to find him.

Teacher Xia is good at calligraphy and has a wide range of interests. He and Zhang Yuan are of the same interest, so there is naturally no reason for him to refuse.

The two found a restaurant and sat down.

They are similar in that neither of them is particularly materialistic.

A few side dishes and two bottles of white wine, and then we started drinking.

As they ate and drank, after three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, when Teacher Xia Yu's hands became a little unsteady while picking up the peanuts, he finally opened up.

"Brother, I want to talk to you about something."

Seeing the other person's expression gradually becoming serious, Zhang Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

Teacher Yuan, please help me, Teacher Yuan!

"Wha, what's the matter?"

"Why are you so nervous?"

"I'm not nervous."

"If you're not nervous, why are you stuttering?" Teacher Xia looked at him straight.

"I drank too much..." Zhang Yuan quickly found an excuse.

"Oh, then drink slowly." Teacher Xia said steadily.

"I just want to talk to you about my woman..." (End of this chapter)