Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 166: The screening of "Fairy Castle 2" was attended by half of the entertainment industry.

"Little Box, hop in my car."

Lu Yunzhou came to work today in his silver Audi R8, showing off in the city center to announce his return from abroad.

"I?"

Upon hearing this, He Shiyu looked around in surprise for a moment, then her face lit up with ecstatic joy.

Just as He Shiyu was about to take a step forward, Hu Lianxin grabbed her tightly and kept whispering in her ear like a mantra: "Little Box, you're not allowed to go, you're not allowed to go, if you go you'll be eaten by the big bad wolf—"

"It's still uncertain who will eat whom."

He Shiyu laughed and used a small joint lock technique, causing Hu Lianxin to instantly let go as if she had been electrocuted.

Instead of refining He Shiyu all at once, Hu Lianxin turned to look at Tian Xiwei and muttered in dissatisfaction, "Little Tian, ​​aren't you going to do anything about it?"

"I'll take care of you first!"

Tian Xiwei pulled Hu Lianxin over in an annoyed manner and told her to ride in her car to eat.

As for He Shiyu and Lu Yunzhou's affairs, mind your own business.

If she didn't care, why should Hu Lianxin care?

"Useless Xiaotian, can't even control this?"

Hu Lianxin snorted a few times, a hint of disdain on her face: "Xiao Tian, ​​now I believe you're not the Empress."

Hu Lianxin's trip to meet her idol in person this time was not only for her own little whims, but also represented the real demands of 2000 core fans in the group.

She was commissioned to investigate whether Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan were really sisters-in-law.

Now, she can basically rule out Tian Xiwei.

Tian Xiwei doesn't even care about this; she doesn't have the aura a sister-in-law should have at all.

Wang Churan didn't come today, but she will definitely show up tomorrow.

She'll take a look then.

underground garage.

Lu Yunzhou, with He Shiyu by his side, found his R8 supercar.

He pressed the car key, and the car's taillights lit up like flowing water.

One word: Cool!

"Little box, get in the car."

Lu Yunzhou opened the passenger door and invited He Shiyu to get in.

"Thank you, brother."

A supercar worth 200 million can indeed enhance a man's appearance by at least two times.

Especially the moment Lu Yunzhou opened the car door with one hand, He Shiyu felt that the protagonist in "Crazy Racing" had come to life.

She was almost mesmerized by his handsomeness.

Coming to her senses, He Shiyu felt her heart pounding wildly, and inexplicably got into the car.

The passenger seat back in the supercar is a bit hard and not particularly comfortable. However, the support is exceptionally strong, making it quite different from a regular family car.

It brings a unique feeling to the combination of poetry and language.

"Hold on tight? I'm about to set off."

Lu Yunzhou stepped on the accelerator, and although it was only a light touch, the car's engine was incredibly powerful, emitting a low, beast-like roar.

As a near-professional driver, Lu Yunzhou's driving skills are quite high, almost like flowing water.

At that moment, He Shiyu couldn't help but turn her head and look at Lu Yunzhou's profile.

Men look incredibly cool when they drive, especially when they're driving a supercar with one hand.

Among the most handsome moments in a man's life, driving a supercar with one hand is definitely among the top.

"Little Box, I'm planning to film an action web series next year in Naples, Italy, a seaside city."

"The script is almost finished; the next step is to refine the characters."

"I am determined to train in seclusion for three months for this project, practicing martial arts routines and improving my proficiency with various firearms."

While driving, Lu Yunzhou briefly mentioned his project for next year to He Shiyu.

He kept making "uh-huh" sounds, appearing very distracted.

She had no idea what Lu Yunzhou was talking about; all she knew was that at that moment, she was less than a meter away from him.

She could even smell the distinctive scent emanating from Lu Yunzhou.

The scent was so enticing it made her dizzy with delight.

"I've been looking for a female lead for a long time, but I haven't found one that's quite suitable—I've looked at your profile, and I think you fit the role perfectly. Would you like to give it a try?"

As he finished speaking, the car stopped at a traffic light. Lu Yunzhou turned around, his dark eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at He Shiyu.

The 16-year-old girl is almost mentally unstable.

"I?"

"Brother, what did you just say?"

"You want me to be your leading lady?"

It's like a pie falling from the sky.

I must have saved the galaxy in my past life, otherwise, there would be no way such a dream come true in this life.

He Shiyu was initially incredulous, then frightened, wondering what kind of new scam this was. Later, she realized that Lu Yunzhou couldn't possibly be lying to her.

Regardless of what others say, Hu Lianxin couldn't be happier to be deceived by Lu Yunzhou.

There are 2000 girls in the group, and they all dream of Lu Yunzhou swindling them out of their money and their bodies.

How could it possibly be my turn?

"Brother, I can't do it. I have no acting background, and I don't know how to act. I'm afraid I'll mess it up and affect you."

After calming down, He Shiyu was filled with insecurity.

Even though the drama "Queen of Tears" was a huge hit, Wang Ran's reputation wasn't very good because she acted much worse than Lu Yunzhou.

Besides that, there was another reason: everyone was jealous of Wang Ran.

He Shiyu is one of the "jealous women".

She created several alternate accounts online, constantly stirring up trouble and spreading rumors about Wang Churan, calling her a "Queen Ant with a Bigfoot" who could do nothing but roll her eyes.

It all stems from inner jealousy.

However, when the opportunity finally came, He Shiyu realized just how much pressure there was to be the leading lady.

"It's okay, I'll teach you."

Lu Yunzhou said calmly, hoping to convey his confidence to He Shiyu.

It's okay if you don't have any acting experience; you can learn little by little.

At that time, Huang Yida will find a good teacher for He Shiyu and spend three months teaching her how to act.

If someone isn't an idiot, how could they not learn it if you taught them step by step for three months?

"Brother, but I just got into high school—"

He Shiyu is, after all, just a junior high school graduate, not even a high school student. It's normal for her to feel nervous about this invitation.

"Are your grades very good?"

Lu Yunzhou thought to himself that if He Shiyu was a top student, then suddenly calling her out to film for a few months would indeed affect her grades.

But in his memory, He Shiyu's academic performance was also just average.

He's probably only slightly better than Wang Ran.

With this result, is there any room for it to drop further?

"This, that -- hehe."

Unable to answer the question about whether her academic performance was good or not, He Shiyu could only lower her head and smile awkwardly.

Sometimes, no answer is the best answer.

"Think about it yourself first. If you agree, Sister Ji will contact your parents in a couple of days."

"From initial training to post-production filming, it will probably take you about six months."

"However, the return on investment in these six months will definitely be higher than the return on investment in your first semester of high school."

"I believe your parents will support you."

"Of course, that's assuming you want to be an actor."

Lu Yunzhou spoke calmly, without trying to seduce He Shiyu or using his trump card, such as asking, "Little Box, what is your dream?"

It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the company to the Bund restaurant.

For the next few minutes, He Shiyu seemed lost in thought, gazing out the car window at the skyline of the Bund in Shanghai.

Actually, she had already decided to agree.

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Because even after three years of high school, you might not be able to get into the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Even if you get into the Shanghai Theatre Academy, you're not guaranteed to become a star.

However, after filming for half a year, one can become a star and go to Italy with Lu Yunzhou.

Only a fool would refuse.

Not long after, the car arrived at the restaurant.

Lu Yunzhou parked the car and went upstairs, and He Shiyu hurriedly followed.

The two were alone in the elevator.

He Shiyu's mind was filled with all sorts of random thoughts—what if Lu Yunzhou suddenly pinned her against the wall and kissed her right now?

Should she refuse?

Should we push it away? If so, how much force should we use?

Or should we just grab Lu Yunzhou and stop him from running away?

"What's going on these past two years? Business volume in Europe has dropped so much? Fortunately, our performance in Greater China is still pretty good."

While He Shiyu was lost in thought, a group of foreigners walked in. They were all tall and burly, and they had a strange smell about them.

Lu Yunzhou shielded He Shiyu behind him to prevent her from being bumped into by the foreigners.

"Lu, it's been a long time."

Some of the foreigners seemed to know Lu Yunzhou and came over to chat for a few minutes: "Lu, will you be attending New York Fashion Week next month?"

"Probably."

Lu Yunzhou answered casually.

The man seemed to want to chat with Lu Yunzhou a bit more, and deliberately brought up a piece of gossip: "Lu, have you been online lately? I saw a Russian model on Douyin named Anna, and the comments are all saying she looks like Estée Lauder. Do you think Estée Lauder will sign her? As a brand owner, can you share your thoughts?"

Lu Yunzhou said succinctly, "Yes."

The man nodded slightly and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "It seems that L'Oréal still lacks distinctiveness. No one online has said that this person looks like L'Oréal."

At this point, the man turned to look at Lu Yunzhou: "Lu, you're really something. I found several similar comments under the same post. For example: This person looks a lot like Kou Rui!"

With a ding, the elevator arrived.

The man pushed his companion aside and said to Lu Yunzhou, "Lu, please go first."

Thanks.

Lu Yunzhou pulled He Shiyu along as they stepped out of the elevator.

Seeing that He Shiyu was still a little confused, Lu Yunzhou casually said, "Just now, that group of people were senior executives from L'Oréal Greater China. They wanted to invest in Kiko, making Kiko a member of the L'Oréal family, and to take the high-end route alongside Lancôme and Helena Rubinstein."

I've certainly heard of Lancôme and Helena Rubinstein.

This is a world-class brand.

If it weren't for Shanghai, and if she hadn't come to this upscale Italian restaurant with Lu Yunzhou, she would never have met these people in her lifetime.

"Brother, you're amazing."

At this moment, He Shiyu sincerely sighed.

"fine."

Lu Yunzhou smiled modestly and turned to introduce the restaurant: "This restaurant is quite good. Executives from big brands often come here to eat. My first movie, 'The Speeding Car,' was decided at this restaurant, at that table by the window with Mr. Weidler, the president of Audi China."

"Wang Churan was the one who came to dinner with me that time. I hope that you can bring me good luck this time as well."

"Let's go."

At this moment, Lu Yunzhou knew that although He Shiyu had not yet agreed to become his leading lady, it was because he had not given He Shiyu a chance to speak.

If he asks again at this point, He Shiyu will immediately agree and train like crazy, trying her best to be his leading lady.

Even if she is beaten black and blue, she will not back down.

Because she had seen the hustle and bustle, she could no longer return to her small town and quietly be a high school student, spending three years in obscurity.

The seed has been planted; it's just waiting for it to take root and sprout on its own.

During dinner.

Lu Yunzhou didn't talk much about work, but quietly asked Hu Lianxin and He Shiyu if the food was to their liking.

At the same time, she recommended several of her favorite dishes.

It has been widely praised.

This made him very happy.

"This time was rushed, and I didn't provide a proper welcome. Next time, let Xiaotian plan a complete itinerary, and I'll take you on a few days of fun."

This was purely a polite remark, but Lu Yunzhou spoke with great sincerity.

Because Hu Lianxin and He Shiyu represent not just the two of them, but the entire core fan base of 2000 people.

"Brother, shall we take a picture together?"

Today was a special day for Hu Lianxin and He Shiyu, especially for He Shiyu, who experienced a dreamlike day.

After dinner, they each took a photo with Lu Yunzhou.

I took several photos.

"Xiaotian, you're in charge of taking them back to the hotel. I'm heading back now. I have many guests to entertain tomorrow."

Tomorrow is the internal screening of the movie, and Lu Yunzhou will have to entertain many guests from morning till night.

After all, many of the guests are foreigners who have come from afar, not just to see a movie, but to do a big business deal.

"Don't worry, brother, I've got it covered."

Tian Xiwei patted her chest and agreed without hesitation.

Seeing that he had nothing to do, Liu Haocun secretly got up and followed Lu Yunzhou away.

She first glanced silently at Huang Yida and Ji Rujing, and seeing that neither of them called her, she quietly followed behind Lu Yunzhou.

Only after getting into the Audi R8 did Liu Haocun slowly exhale a breath of stale air.

"Big brother, have I gotten uglier?"

She turned her head and looked at Lu Yunzhou with pouting lips, her eyes filled with endless grievances, her eyes even reddening.

Lu Yunzhou chuckled inwardly, turned to look at Liu Haocun, and reached out a hand to gently touch Liu Haocun's cheek.

"You've lost weight."

"I got a tan too."

"My skin has also become rough."

After Lu Yunzhou's three consecutive expressions of disdain, seeing that Liu Haocun was almost in tears, he changed his tone and said, "However, you haven't become ugly. You're still very beautiful."

"As long as I haven't gotten uglier."

Liu Haocun nodded slightly, then suddenly stretched out his neck, wanting to kiss Lu Yunzhou, but was dodged.

Depend on!

You actually dodged it! And you still say I haven't gotten uglier? Before, you would at most complain about me wearing lipstick, but now you won't even let me touch you?

Oh no, I'm definitely disfigured!

It's all Ah Mou's fault!

I really want to punch Ah Mou to death!

"There are cameras everywhere here, so behave yourself."

Lu Yunzhou reached out and squeezed Liu Haocun's little hand, soothing the little Siberian tiger's temper.

After saying that, Lu Yunzhou drove off.

On the way, Liu Haocun held back for a while, but finally couldn't hold it in any longer and turned around to ask, "Brother, can I ask you for a favor?"

"What is it?"

Lu Yunzhou thought to himself, what else could Liu Haocun possibly want? He directly refused, saying, "I failed a course in college, and you want me to pull some strings for you? That won't do."

"What do you mean?"

Liu Haocun immediately protested his innocence: "I can handle this little thing myself. How could I possibly ask you to get involved?"

Lu Yunzhou nodded slightly and sighed, "Looks like you failed. I bet quite a few."

You really know me.

Upon hearing this, Liu Haocun was speechless. He had been holding back a lot of things he wanted to say to Lu Yunzhou, but now he couldn't utter a single word.

"Big brother, I'm staying at the same hotel as Zhang Jingyi."

Liu Haocun really wanted to go home with Lu Yunzhou, but that was impossible, so not long after the car drove out of the underground garage, Liu Haocun told Lu Yunzhou his current address.

"understood."

Lu Yunzhou's silver R8 certainly attracts a lot of attention; almost everyone takes a second look when it's on the street.

Some people even take out their phones to take pictures.

There aren't many Audi R8s in Shanghai, and even fewer silver R8s. Any fan can spot it almost instantly – this is Lu Yunzhou's car!

There was even a beautiful woman in the passenger seat.

In this situation, who wouldn't take a picture?

Once the photo is taken and posted online, it can spark a huge discussion—just the question of who the beautiful woman in the passenger seat is can generate days of discussion on Weibo.

After dropping Liu Haocun off at the hotel, Lu Yunzhou said, "Dress up nicely tomorrow, I'll pick you up."

.

"Uh-huh!

'

Upon hearing this, Liu Haocun was immediately satisfied.

Zhang Jingyi lives with her. Tomorrow, Lu Yunzhou will pick her up—but considering that the car only has one passenger seat, Lu Yunzhou can't pick up Zhang Jingyi!

Doesn't that mean I've outshone Zhang Jingyi?

Cool!

【The Supreme Guard of the Emperor of Porridge - Universe's Number One Detachment】.

Not long after Liu Haocun returned, Tian Xiwei also escorted Hu Lianxin and He Shiyu to the hotel.

While they were still in the car, the two couldn't resist and started posting all sorts of intimate photos of themselves and Lu Yunzhou in the group chat.

"Sisters, I got to drink some porridge!"

"So, having congee at an Italian restaurant is this enjoyable?"

Hu Lianxin deliberately described the dinner in a very ambiguous way, making it seem like she and Lu Yunzhou were having a secret rendezvous.

"Xiao Hu, as a girl, can't you be a little more reserved?"

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"Look at this photo of you! You practically want to press your face against Zhouzhou's chest!"

"Xiao Hu, we didn't elect you as group admin so you could brag in the group. Tell me, how's the intelligence gathering going? Who exactly is the real sister-in-law?"

These people in the group are just jealous of me.

At least, I can take a picture with Lu Yunzhou in my arms.

At this moment, Hu Lianxin said frankly, "Who else could it be? It's me, right here in front of you, though far away! Next year, when I give you a son, you'll all be convinced."

"Tch~~"

A wave of disdain immediately swept through the group.

"Compared to that sly fox Xiao Hu, our little Hezi is much cuter. Look how well-behaved she is. When taking photos, she doesn't dare to get too close, looking quite reserved."

"By the way, is Little Box really 1.6 meters tall? Standing next to Zhouzhou, she looks like a tiny doll."

"Little Box, secretly tell your sister, did Zhouzhou pinch your cheeks? Knowing him as I do, he's always getting handsy, and seeing such a cute little girl like you, he definitely couldn't resist!"

These fans really know Lu Yunzhou well.

Lu Yunzhou almost couldn't hold back.

At this moment, He Shi said earnestly, "My brother is so good to me. He would never secretly bully me. However, I am indeed in a state of distress."

"What's bothering you? Tell us and let your older sisters help you analyze it."

"At your age, the biggest problem is early romance. But you're the Black Whirlwind of Yunnan, one punch and you're done. What are you afraid of?"

You're actually laughing at me?

Row.

Watch me unleash my ultimate move.

He Shiyu sighed for a while, then suddenly said, "My brother said he's preparing to film an action web series called 'Killer's Shopping Mall,' and he's still missing a female lead."

"He asked me if I wanted to film an action movie with him. After all, I look cute, but I have a martial arts background, which would create a lot of contrast when I'm fighting. It would definitely leave a lasting impression on the audience!"

After He Shiyu finished speaking, the entire group fell into a long silence.

"Little Box, you're even worse than that sly fox!"

"Zhouzhou took you to act in a movie and made you the leading lady—and you actually say that's a problem? I really want to kill you! To let you show off!"

"Speaking of which, when Chuanmei first debuted, she was thrown into a campus drama by Huace Media, and then she was criticized by Zhang Ziyi. She practiced her acting skills for a long time before Zhouzhou took her to film 'Queen of Tears'."

"Little Box is even more pampered than Boat Girl; they met in person once and were instantly elevated to the top!"

"It seems—"

"Empress He has ascended the throne! I am willing to go through fire and water for her!"

It is certain that He Shiyu is not the real sister-in-law.

As the youngest member of the group, I'm actually quite fond of He Shiyu, especially among the long-time fans.

After all, who wouldn't like a cute girl who speaks sweetly but isn't a competitor?

"Don't be fooled by the little boxes!"

"Little Box went to dinner in Zhouzhou's Audi R8. I guess she secretly drank some porridge in the car."

.

Just then, Hu Lianxin dropped another bombshell.

But someone quickly retorted: "I don't believe it! Little Box is so well-behaved and shy; even if she had the desire, she wouldn't have the guts. Do you think you're one of them?!"

Hu Lianxin laughed: "If I had that chance, I would get in the car, touch my cheek, slowly touch my neck, inch by inch down, and then stare straight at Zhouzhou and say, 'The air conditioning in your car is so hot, I can't stand it.'"

"In front of him, I took off my clothes little by little—if he didn't react, I would crawl over like a willow tree fairy, hold his face, and kiss him inch by inch! I would kiss him until he was intoxicated and his brain was sucked out."

Hu Lianxin has started again.

Normally it would be fine, but today, the group members all tried to stop them.

"You sly fox, stop talking. Don't let Little Box see this. Next time, if she gets a chance to ride in Zhouzhou's car, she might follow your plan, and then we're in big trouble!"

"Yes, yes, don't let Little Box see this, it'll set a bad example for the children!"

Hu Lianxin lay on the bed, chatting frivolously in the group chat while glancing at He Shiyu on another bed.

He Shiyu was covered by the blanket; it was unclear whether she was asleep.

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There probably isn't one.

At that moment, Hu Lianxin heard some small noises.

He Shiyu was probably chuckling to himself under the covers.

"Little Box, are you asleep? Stop pretending, I know you're definitely not asleep!"

"I have a question for you. What did Zhouzhou say to you in the car? Did he compliment you on how cute you are?"

"If they praise you, don't believe them!"

"Men are all big pigs; don't believe a word they say."

Hu Lianxin actually spoke ill of Lu Yunzhou in front of me?

Is there any reason for this?

He Shiyu turned her head and looked at Hu Lianxin with suspicion: "Sister Fox, isn't your method of sowing discord a bit too crude?"

"Is it because your brother offered me the lead role but didn't even look at you properly that you felt uncomfortable and deliberately spoke ill of him?"

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Where would I get one?

Hu Lianxin wanted to refute, but after thinking about it carefully, she realized that she was indeed a little jealous.

Just then, He Shiyu continued, "Actually, I've considered you too. But you're spoiled and might not be able to handle the hardship of training. I'm doing this for your own good."

"is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Lianxin immediately became happy.

It must be so.

Otherwise, why would they look for He Shiyu instead of me?

Putting everything else aside, my long legs are much more attractive than He Shiyu's short legs.

Lu Yunzhou isn't the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for him!

"By the way, Little Box—didn't you say you wanted to think about it? Why don't you just refuse? After all, you're still a child, and your studies should be your priority."

"The entertainment industry is so murky, you can't handle it."

"How about I go check out the water for you first?"

Hu Lianxin deliberately used poetic language.

She knew that He Shiyu was playing hard to get, deliberately whetting Lu Yunzhou's appetite. If she agreed directly, wouldn't she seem cheap?

really.

He Shiyu immediately jumped up and said, "Brother said he wants to find a cutie. Sister Fox, you're so big, you're not a cutie anymore. This track isn't suitable for you. Why don't you go for the sexy route? Go steal Zhang Tianai's track?"

"Trying to steal Zhang Tianai's spotlight? You have a point."

Hu Lianxin is quite pretty; her only flaw is that her nose is a bit too long, which makes her look less delicate.

However, her overall figure, styling, and overall vibe are well-matched, making her a sultry beauty who wouldn't be much worse than Zhang Tianai.

Zhang Tianai is already 30 years old. How much longer can she continue filming with Lu Yunzhou?

She can replace Zhang Tianai.

"Little Box, let's cheer each other on!"

Hu Lianxin thought to herself that there was really no competition between her and He Shiyu; they were not even on the same track.

Perhaps it would be better to work together.

August 26th, Sunday evening.

[Shanghai Cinema] Hall 1, it's that huge hall again.

Tonight, an internal screening of "Fairy Castle 2" will be held here.

As in previous years, many partners flocked to the event that evening from all over the world.

However, this year, a special guest arrived.

Prince Khalifa, the youngest son of Queen Mother Moza, and a representative of the Qatari royal family, is also one of the film's producers.

This guy is a typical spoiled brat.

When he went to the University of Southern California, he brought more than 100 servants with him. He would skip classes and go out to play every day. When he defended his thesis, he even found a stand-in. As a result, his classmates exposed it, which made the entire Qatari royal family lose face.

However, Queen Mother Moza doted on this son.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother believed that her son had gone astray because he was surrounded by too many bad friends, all of whom were scoundrels.

Prince Khalifa's living conditions are truly appalling.

Although she hadn't learned the Chinese idiom "Mencius' mother moved three times to find the right environment for her son," she knew that letting her son interact with some outstanding peers would gradually help him learn better.

"Lu, my good bro, Shanghai is so much fun—do you know how many dates I've been on lately?"

"I can't even count them all."

"But how did they know I was a prince?"

Khalifa is also a post-90s generation, about the same age as Lu Yunzhou.

Queen Mother Moza's idea was to let Prince Khalifa follow Lu Yunzhou around, whether it was making movies, doing art, or running a fashion business, whatever the case.

For royalty like them, spending money is no big deal, as long as they don't get into serious trouble.

In addition, Lu Yunzhou has an excellent reputation in the martial arts world and is a world-class young artist. Queen Mother Moza is willing to let her silly son have more contact with Lu Yunzhou, hoping that her silly son will be more influenced by him.

"Harry, how much does your watch cost?"

Lu Yunzhou was speechless.

This guy is such a show-off; that watch on his wrist is worth 1400 million.

"Lu, I heard you recently acquired Kiko. When are you going to start making perfumes? How about making a personalized one for me? The kind that only I can use in the whole world. Money is no object."

Khalifa has no chance of inheriting the throne.

Aside from showing off and flaunting his wealth, he had almost nothing of substance to do in his life.

Lu Yunzhou joked casually, "I'll have someone make you a perfume called 'Prince Khalifa,' which will be a bestseller throughout the Arab world. What do you think?"

Prince Khalifa joked, "Then I'll have to ask you for a naming rights fee!"

To everyone's surprise, Lu Yunzhou nodded seriously: "That makes perfect sense. Perhaps we can start a new brand and call it that!"

The Middle East's perfume consumption power is seven to eight times that of the Western world!

However, these oil tycoons prefer to use high-end perfumes and enjoy showing off in public.

However, with royal endorsement, the sales of this perfume shouldn't be too bad.

"Forget it. My respected mother wouldn't agree. I'm not suited to be in the limelight; I can only remain behind the scenes."

"If you need funding, you can contact me."

A life where all you have left is money seems pretty boring.

Lu Yunzhou could see the emptiness in Prince Khalifa's heart.

He is only a hair's breadth away from taking that step.

Fortunately, he still has the system to play with!

Before each film shoot and before each film's release, Lu Yunzhou felt both nervous and expectant.

"Harry, sit wherever you like."

Lu Yunzhou had arranged for his most important guests, followed by leaders from various film and television companies, as well as top celebrities.

"Mr. Fu, it's been a long time. You look absolutely radiant these days."

"Mr. Kang, you look great. It seems that domestic film box office has hit a new high this year. I heard a rumor that you're getting a promotion and a raise."

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Ms. Fu Bingxing from Huace Film & TV and Mr. Kang from China Film Group were among the first to arrive.

Because of this movie, they all have a share, so they're practically part of the group.

"All you do is say nice things. You don't treat me like one of your own at all."

Miss Fu Bingxing punched Lu Yunzhou lightly and whispered in his ear, "I heard Xiao Nan is pregnant with a son. Congratulations!"

This kind of news cannot be kept secret from someone at Miss Fu Bingxing's level.

Besides, having a son isn't anything shameful, so why hide it?

As long as there isn't an overwhelming amount of media coverage, it's fine.

With so many people around, Miss Fu Bingxing didn't say much. She gently patted Lu Yunzhou and said, "Don't forget to invite me to the full moon celebration. Xiao Nan and I are best friends."

As she spoke, Miss Fu Bingxing glanced at Wang Ran.

Wang Ran felt something was off and couldn't help but ask, "Brother, why is President Fu looking at me like that?"

"She's jealous of your beauty."

Lu Yunzhou gave a casual reply.

"Hate."

Wang Ran was in a very good mood after being praised for no apparent reason.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Ran accompanied Lu Yunzhou to entertain Zhao Liying.

Lu Yunzhou had held several internal screenings, but this was the first time Zhao Liying had attended.

"Sister Zhao, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come over."

Lu Yunzhou could tell from Zhao Liying's figure that she was pregnant, at least three months along, and her figure had become fuller.

As someone who's been through it all, Lu Yunzhou's intuition was quite accurate.

"Now, you're my older brother. Of course, I'll support your project," Zhao Liying joked casually to Lu Yunzhou.

Lu Yunzhou could understand her subtext.

It's simply because she had just joined the company, and then Tang Yan took over Yang Mi's shares in Jiahang.

This made her a little anxious!

Because if Tang Yan and Yang Mi reconcile, wouldn't she be caught in the middle?

"Sister Zhao, there's a spot next to Lao Dong that I specially reserved for you. You two can get acquainted first. You'll need to discuss the specific filming date with Lao Dong."

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Zhao Liying's belly and said meaningfully, "You know what I mean."

The film rights to "A Writer's Odyssey" were given to me by Zhao Liying, and according to the unwritten rules of the industry, the female lead role should definitely be reserved for Zhao Liying.

However, she was pregnant.

This project will have to be postponed.

"Thanks, brother."

Lu Yunzhou is very fair in his dealings. Although Zhao Liying is a little older than Lu Yunzhou, she has great respect for him.

"Big brother" is a respectful term.

Lu Yunzhou specially reserved the lead role in a special effects blockbuster for her—this might be the biggest opportunity Zhao Liying has ever had since her debut!

She was very much looking forward to seeing how the film turned out.

"Tangtang, what's that country bumpkin doing here?"

Yang Mi and Dilraba followed behind Tang Yan and discovered that Lu Yunzhou was chatting with Zhao Liying, who was smiling quite happily.

For some reason, Yang Mi felt very unhappy.

Tang Yan smiled but didn't say anything.

Dilraba, standing nearby, scoffed and said, "Honey, have you forgotten the art of the backup plan? I'm your backup plan, and you're Zhao Liying's backup plan—among us, as long as we're alive, we'll always be in competition. But he always manages to control the situation."

They are all pawns.

Lu Yunzhou may not be a chess player, but he only needs to place all the pieces on a chessboard and quietly watch them fight to gain the greatest benefit.

"Sister Honey, you shouldn't go over there, it'll be awkward. I'll go and say hello for you."

Lu Yunzhou had always been indifferent to Yang Mi, but this matter had nothing to do with him.

At that moment, Dilraba tidied herself up a bit and walked over with a smile.

"Yunzhou, do you know you're in another scandal?"

Dilraba walked up to Lu Yunzhou, covered her mouth and chuckled, then stood on one foot, leaned on Lu Yunzhou's shoulder, and whispered, "It's fake, isn't it? I was talking about Liu Haocun."

Last night, Lu Yunzhou was photographed while driving Liu Haocun back to the hotel.

Fortunately, Lu Yunzhou didn't go upstairs, but instead dropped Liu Haocun off at the hotel entrance. Otherwise, the scandal would have exploded.

"How do you know it's fake? Maybe it's real?"

Lu Yunzhou didn't answer, but instead asked a question in return.

Dilraba chuckled a few times: "Don't I know you? If it were true, you would keep Liu Hao hidden away, and you wouldn't flaunt her in public."

Zhang Ruonan was well hidden by Lu Yunzhou.

"You already guessed it. Why are you asking me?"

Lu Yunzhou smiled gently and had a good seat prepared for Dilraba: "Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoy my movie."

"So polite?"

Dilraba frowned slightly, feeling that Lu Yunzhou treated her like an outsider.

Isn't that too formal?

But at that moment, she saw Gulnazar and Zhang Tianai appear together.

Naza was staring at her with obvious displeasure, her eyes seemingly filled with murderous intent.

"Oh."

Dilraba gave a cold laugh, and instead of confronting Gulnazar in public, she turned and left, sitting down with Yang Mi.

Naza and Zhang Tianai walked over aggressively together.

Naza stared at Lu Yunzhou, then turned to look at Dilraba in her seat, and said through gritted teeth, "Dilraba, you idiot! What were you doing with your arm around your shoulder just now? Can't she be a little more reserved? All she ever does is try to steal my things."

Naza is a very strange person.

She never gets jealous of other people, but she gets very unhappy when she sees Lu Yunzhou and Dilraba getting close.

"My Janim, is he back?"

Lu Yunzhou gave Nazha a light hug: "Did you enjoy the movie 'Dynasty Warriors'?"

Naza went out to film a movie this month called "Dynasty Warriors". She didn't have many scenes, but she contributed a beautiful scene.

In the past two years, Gulnazar has reached the peak of her beauty.

It has excellent health benefits!

"It's not fun."

Naza pouted, looking at Lu Yunzhou with a hint of grievance: "I was happiest when I was filming with you. But your happiest days weren't spent with me."

"Nonsense."

Lu Yunzhou sensed that Nazha was a little emotional, so he decided to improve his emotional intelligence: "Next month, just thinking about going to New York Fashion Week with you makes me really excited."

"You're telling me, don't lie to me."

Naza gave a haughty snort, satisfied, and turned to leave with Zhang Tianai.

Zhang Tianai asked with some doubt, "You're so happy just because he said a few random things?"

Zhang Tianai only tried to seduce Lu Yunzhou once before Tian Xiwei stopped her, and she never dared to do it again.

In addition, Zhang Tianai and Gulnazar filmed "Fairy Castle 2" together, and the two spent some time together and became friends.

As long as Zhang Tianai doesn't seduce Lu Yunzhou, Nazha feels that she is her good sister.

"I find it strange too. I'm happy as long as he coaxes me."

Naza turned to Zhang Tianai and shrugged: "Kou Rui sends me 20 pieces of clothing every month! That's 240 pieces a year, all new styles. I can wear one every day and still have some left over."

"He's so good to me. Can't I even tolerate some of his minor flaws?"

"And you?"

"Kou Rui women's shoes, how much does he send you each month?"

this----

Zhang Tianai didn't know how to describe it, but ever since she became Kou Rui's spokesperson, her house has practically turned into a shoe store.

Every few days, she would receive new shoes from Kou Rui.

Besides, Lu Yunzhou would occasionally go out with Nazha. If he were Nazha, wouldn't he be ecstatic?

"Look, look. You just bit your lip."

Nazha could tell from Zhang Tianai's micro-expressions that Zhang Tianai also wanted to drink porridge—unfortunately, Zhang Tianai was timid and afraid of being beaten or having her hair pulled, so she never dared to do it.

"By the way, Sister Ai, did Kiko send you the skincare and makeup set?"

Nazha suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Zhang Tianai.

Zhang Tianai shook her head slightly: "It seems not."

Upon hearing this, Nazha chuckled, "I have some! He sent me so many sets! Hydrating, moisturizing, anti-wrinkle—it has them all. Oh, and foot cream too—that rascal, he's so thoughtful—wait, why am I telling you this?"

Naza suddenly stopped talking, but Zhang Tianai became interested.

She gently nudged Nazha's shoulder and asked curiously, "How do you guys usually hang out? It's okay to talk about it. We're all sisters. I'm not going to steal yours."

"Do you think I'm stupid?"

Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, after Fan Bingbing's scandal, Gulnazar felt that only Zhang Tianai could rival her in terms of beauty.

Moreover, during the filming of "Fairy Castle 2", she and Lu Yunzhou had little physical contact, while Zhang Tianai hugged Lu Yunzhou from behind every day.

In this respect, Nazha admires Lu Yunzhou for being able to resist temptation.

If it were any other big brother—they'd probably just clear the place out if they got into the mood!

Lu Yunzhou didn't do such a thing, which made Nazha feel that Lu Yunzhou cared about her feelings and gave her a lot of face!

"Brother Kun, I feel like you've lied to me?"

Meanwhile, Cai Xukun, along with Meng Ziyi and Zhou, had already taken their seats.

Meng Ziyi and Zhou kept their eyes fixed on Lu Yunzhou.

For a full half hour after they came in, Lu Yunzhou didn't have a moment to rest.

Either this female celebrity comes over to hug you, or another female celebrity comes over to flirt with you.

Wang Churan, standing behind Lu Yunzhou, stared at the female celebrities with gritted teeth, looking like a resentful woman.

If Liu Haocun hadn't stood next to Lu Yunzhou and blocked Wang Ran—Meng Ziyi and Zhou Du both had a feeling that Wang Ran would have rushed up and trampled those female celebrities to death.

Especially when Dilraba comes!

Just now, Dilraba said something to Lu Yunzhou, and Wang Ran's face turned dark.

Immediately afterwards, Nazha came over and said something, and Wang Ran's expression turned even worse.

"What are you lying about?"

Cai Xukun snorted: "Wang Cheran, the Queen Ant with the Bigfoot, is incredibly ruthless! How she tormented me—Sister Meng, you were there too! You should know what happened."

"As for Dilraba and Gulnazar—two wolves from the Northwest, my brother has business dealings with them, so he's just being polite."

"Zhang Tianai? She was born in '88, she's already 30—Coconut, you were born in '98! Youth is invincible. You're still worried about Zhang Tianai?"

After Cai Xukun shared his honest thoughts, Zhou lost interest.

I'd like to say a few more words about the meaning of the character "孟".

Zhou, who was standing nearby, immediately switched sides, pulling Meng Ziyi aside and advising, "Forget it, Sister Meng. Zhouzhou is just putting on an act. There's nothing we can do in this industry. We have to understand."

What do I understand?

He's not my man!

Meng Ziyi was speechless for a moment, then turned to mock Zhou: "Coconut, you haven't even become the eldest sister-in-law yet, and you're already siding with outsiders?"

"What do you mean?"

Zhou lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment.

"You noob, you dare show your face?"

The movie is about to start, and all 1000 seats in the theater are full.

At this moment, Wang Churan, Tian Xiwei, and Zhang Jingyi sat down side by side.

While looking for his seat in the second row, Wang Ran suddenly spotted Cai Xukun, who was hiding and trying to hide—and his murderous intent immediately arose!

"What wouldn't I dare to do?"

Cai Xukun patted his leg: "The doctor told me I fractured a bone and that I need to rest for three months. I haven't even settled the score with you for this yet."

"After the movie, I'll tell my brother you ruined my foot! Let's see how you explain that to him!"

this----

Wang Churan suddenly felt a little guilty.

Considering that Cai Xukun usually loved following Lu Yunzhou around, today he actually sat quietly in his seat without moving at all.

Could it be that he really ruined his chicken feet?

"Heh, trying to mess with me? You're going to be restless for the next two hours!"

Seeing Wang Ran run away with his head down, Cai Xukun chuckled to himself.

Just then, Lu Yunzhou pulled Liu Haocun to sit in the center of the first row.

At the same time, Ji Rujing took the stage to give a speech: "Welcome everyone to take the time to attend our internal screening of the movie 'Fairy Castle 2'."

"I know everyone has many questions and curiosities about this movie. However, let's wait until we watch the full film, and then our director, Mr. Lu Yunzhou, will explain it."

"Next, please enjoy the movie!"

Zhou wasn't particularly interested in the feud between Cai Xukun and Wang Ran.

At that moment, she could only feel Lu Yunzhou getting closer and closer to her.

He was sitting right in front of me.

She only needed to lean forward slightly to touch Lu Yunzhou's ear and even whisper a few words to him.

"Um?

"6

"Liu Haocun, what are you doing?"

Who knew that the moment the lights went out, Zhou suddenly saw Liu Haocun quietly reach out his hand from under the armrest of the chair towards Lu Yunzhou.

Fuck!

Did they cheat on me to my face?