Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 323 The Model Worker's Call
at the same time.

Tianjin, a small Western-style building from the Republican era.

Zhang Yan, wearing silk pajamas, leaned against the headboard, flipping through the newly published entertainment newspaper.

No wonder Zhang Yimou was so desperate that he called me; it turns out he was facing a green energy crisis. I wonder if Gong Li betrayed him out of spite or if there's some other reason behind it.

Click~
Just then, Wang Luyao suddenly poked her head out of the bathroom and muttered unhappily, "Brother Yan, why is it this same pajamas again?"

Actually, she chose this pajama herself, thinking it was the most elegant and luxurious, giving her the air of a mature woman.

Wearing the same outfit every time you come here is so unromantic.

"I don't mind if you don't wear it."

Zhang Yan put down the newspaper and looked at Wang Luyao with a stern face. If she hadn't been careless and Chen Hong hadn't found out, so much fun would have been lost.

Besides, it's good enough if you have anything to wear; there are still people outside who can't even get in.

Take Jiang Shan for example. She heard that Chen Hong hadn't been in Tianjin recently, so she tried to sneak over to steal his house yesterday, but Zhang Yan firmly refused.

The small courtyard near the China World Trade Center was fine, after all, it was just a temporary place to stay. But Zhang Yan would never bring people into places like the small Western-style houses in Tianjin or the newly built villas in Beijing's Second Ring Road without Chen Hong's permission.

This can be considered a tacit understanding between the two.

Wang Luyao pouted and retreated to the bathroom, but soon came out wearing that bathrobe.

She first sat at the foot of the bed and dried her feet, then turned around and shakily climbed onto Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan tossed aside the newspaper, reached out to hold a pendulum, and Wang Luyao let out a soft moan as she tried to rush into his arms, but Zhang Yan pushed her away by pressing her forehead with his other hand.

Wang Luyao was initially puzzled, then suddenly realized and said, "Then I'll go downstairs to the refrigerator and get some ice and wine..."

That's not what I meant!

Zhang Yan held her chin with his hand, carefully observed her slightly exotic face, and then explained, "I'm wondering whether I should make a fuss about your ethnic minority status or set you up as a regular Han Chinese."

Before meeting Mao Geping, Wang Luyao's face could be described as a combination of Chinese and Western features, or as something that didn't quite fit the image of a leading lady these days.

But with Mao Geping around, her face could be both Russian and Han.

"I can do it!"

Wang Luyao rubbed against Zhang Yan's hand obediently before cautiously making her request: "Any role that's as interesting as Li Fengjie is fine."

"You're not picky at all."

Zhang Yan pinched her cheek in an annoyed tone and ordered, "I don't really want to move today. It's up to you to decide."

Wang Luyao immediately understood and was about to get on top of him when the mobile phone on the bedside table suddenly rang.

Wang Luyao froze, thinking it was Chen Hong calling to check on her.

When the call connected, a male voice with a slightly heavy accent answered: "Mr. Zhang, did I disturb your rest?"

"Mr. Liu?"

Zhang Yan sat up straighter and asked, puzzled, "Why are you calling me so late? Is something important?"

"Here's the thing, filming for 'Heaven and Earth' has officially wrapped up. I'd like to ask you, is a rough cut acceptable? After all, it's an art film, and the final cut will take about a month to complete."

Andy Lau's Mandarin is considered quite good among Hong Kong stars, but he still retains some speech impediments.

"So fast?"

Zhang Yan was somewhat surprised. Jiang Wenguang spent more than two months editing the film, and the actual filming took a full six months.

But considering it's a Hong Kong film, it's not surprising.

"Wouldn't it be enough to wait a month?"

He didn't quite understand why Andy Lau was in such a hurry. Even if it was only a month later, it would only be mid-May. If the movie was released during the summer vacation, there would be plenty of time.

"Uh, that's right."

Andy Lau said apologetically, "Actually, Mr. Lung Wu was planning to go to the mainland with the inspection team to take a look around, so... In addition, I asked someone to write a song for 97, and we plan to shoot a music video on location in the mainland while we're there."

It turns out it was Lung Wu causing trouble again. Andy Lau truly lives up to his reputation as a workaholic in the Hong Kong entertainment circle; he just finished filming a movie and is already heading to the mainland to shoot a music video.

Moreover, the fact that they produced a song to commemorate 97 so quickly is a testament to how efficient the Hong Kong film and television industry is, truly outperforming the mainland film and television industry.

"Of course, no problem. However, I'd like to ask a few colleagues to help me take a look. I wonder..."

"That would be perfect. I'd love to hear what our mainland counterparts think. After all, when it comes to making art films, the mainland always has the edge."

Andy Lau is six years older than Zhang Yan, but he didn't feel embarrassed at all when he called himself "little brother" on the phone.

That's why I say this guy is good at making connections.

After finalizing Long Wu and Andy Lau's trip to Tianjin, Zhang Yan was about to hang up the phone when he caught a glimpse of the newspaper next to him and casually asked, "I heard that Gong Li is rumored to be having an affair with a rich second-generation from Lijiapo? Is it true?"

Andy Lau pondered for a moment and said, "Originally, I didn't believe it at all. After all, Ms. Gong and Director Zhang have always had a very strong relationship, and the gossip media in Hong Kong love to fabricate stories and make things up. But yesterday, paparazzi photographed Ms. Gong having coffee with that wealthy businessman..."

There was actually a sequel.

Zhang Yan felt that this most famous couple in the industry was probably going to be in trouble from now on.

However, the main responsibility still lies with Zhang Yimou. He had already divorced his wife, yet he dragged her out for seven years.

"Is Andy Lau coming?!"

As soon as Zhang Yan put down his mobile phone, Wang Luyao excitedly asked him questions.

In fact, most singers who have made a name for themselves in mainland China are not very convinced of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong, especially in the rock music scene.

However, Wang Luyao is a self-taught singer who became a top-tier star through unconventional means, so she doesn't care about art or plagiarism.

"what?"

Zhang Yan feigned a displeased expression and asked, "You want to be a fan of celebrities too?"

"no!"

Wang Luyao quickly explained, "I just think that even a big star like Andy Lau from Hong Kong has to make a special trip to Tianjin to pay respects to you at the pier, Brother Yan. You're really amazing!"

"You don't have to say that."

Zhang Yan pinched her heart and urged, "What are you standing there for? I have to go to the TV station early tomorrow morning. Let's finish this quickly and go to bed early."

Wang Luyao quickly threw off the blanket, trying to recreate the style of the Cossack cavalry.

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The next morning.

As usual, Wang Luyao washed the pajamas and hung them on the clothesline in the yard.

During this time, two half-grown Border Collies wagged their tails and frolicked around her feet.

Although Chen Hong brought these two dogs back, Wang Luyao usually spends the most time with them. In terms of closeness, even Zhang Yan, the male owner, has to take a backseat.

By this time, Zhang Yan had finished washing up, and came out carrying his briefcase and mobile phone. He saw the two Border Collies run around his feet, then returned to Wang Luyao's side.

So he instructed, "I'm going to the TV station now. Remember to tie them up when you get back."

"I'm free today, I'll take them out for a walk later."

Upon hearing this, the two dogs shook even more enthusiastically.

"over you."

Zhang Yan was about to leave when he suddenly received a call from Li Songqiang, who reported that Xu Jinglei had checked out of the hotel late last night and had already taken the train back to Beijing.

That's it?

Zhang Yan was utterly disappointed in her. He had initially thought Xu Jinglei's boastful words were just empty promises, but who knew...

Oh well, I'm not short of women anyway.

(End of this chapter)