Chapter 120 The First Chapter Avoiding the Trap
The next few days were calm.

Many actors and staff were puzzled.

"I heard a few days ago that the investor was clamoring to help his woman with more scenes, why has there been no movement recently?"

"Who knows, it seems like there was no sound all of a sudden."

"It must be Director Zhang who dealt with the other party."

"I guess so. Our crew is different from others. The director has no say and the producer is the boss."

No one knew about it, and those who knew would not reveal it, so everyone blamed the matter on the bearded man.

Little did they know that the real "mastermind" was mingling with them with a smile on his face.

"Zhang Yuan is here."

"When will you tell us a story again?"

"There will be opportunities in the future." Zhang Yuan greeted them one by one.

Huang Bo has been in the crew for a few days and plans to return to the capital today, so Zhang Yuan comes to see him off.

"See you in the capital later."

"I'll go to Beijing Film Academy to see you when I get a chance." Zhang Yuan patted Huang Bo's shoulder and said, "We'll have dinner together then."

"It's a deal." Huang Bo laughed with his toad mouth wide open, which really didn't look good.

"Zhang Yuan, I have something to discuss with you." Several people were saying goodbye before leaving when a bearded man suddenly came and called Zhang Yuan away.

Huang Boyuan looked at the backs of the two people as they left, and found that Zhang Jizhong was hooking his arm around Zhang Yuan's shoulder, talking and laughing, without any of the condescending attitude that came with the natural class gap between producer and actor.

Rather, he was warm and friendly, like a friend.

After all, Zhang Yuan and the bearded man are now in the same boat, if not in the same boat, they are also in cahoots with each other.

Can we not kiss each other?

"Hu, if you have the chance, spend more time with Zhang Yuan and try your best to improve their personal relationship." Huang Bo really treated Gao Hu as a brother.

Actually, Gao Hu is quite nice. Whenever he has the chance, he will take his plain-looking friend with him.

If Huang Bo had only one friend in the entertainment industry before he became famous, it must be Gao Hu.

The two met because of a singing competition in high school. Huang Bo's first movie, "Get on the Bus, Let's Go", was strongly recommended by Gao Hu to director Guan Hu, who brought his brother in.

Huang Bo, who had no acting skills at all, was scolded by the director every day. When he faced the threat of "return" several times, it was Gao Hu who helped him bear the pressure.

Even before taking the entrance exam to Beijing Film Academy, the two lived and ate together, and Gao Hu helped him rehearse and hone his acting skills every day.

It can be said that this future superstar was fed bite by bite by bite by "Xuzhu".

Of course, Huang Bo was also very considerate. After Gao Hun's bad luck caused two deaths in succession, he took on the pressure and acted with him, just like when his brother pulled him in.

The brotherhood between these two is as rare as gold in the sand in the dirty entertainment industry.

"You see, he has a very special relationship with the director and producer."

"Actors from ordinary backgrounds who can achieve this have real talent," Huang Bo said earnestly.

In terms of observing people's expressions and experience in the martial arts world, he is several levels better than Gao Hu.

"Believe me, it's true."

"Stop talking nonsense. Your words sound like my father's." Gao Hu replied in Qingdao dialect and patted the back of Huang Bo's head.

"What a stubborn bastard!"

The two of them were playing and fighting, chasing each other like a pair of middle school students, and walking to the station.

On the other side, the bearded man pulled Zhang Yuan aside and started talking about what happened next.

"I've asked Ju Jueliang, you don't have many scenes left in the crew, and you can finish filming in a few days."

"Last time I told you that it's about time I help you record storytelling videos and audios for promotion."

"I thought since we're doing it, let's make it bigger. Originally there were 10 episodes in total, each 20 minutes long."

"Now it has been extended to 20 issues, and the time remains the same."

"The remuneration will be increased from 3000 per installment to per installment. The contract will be signed separately. What do you think?"

How could Zhang Yuan not know that the bearded man had won over the investors and would benefit himself in the future.

By this calculation, he was planned to be paid 20 yuan just for storytelling. This was probably the first time that Big Beard had been so generous since he was born.

"Everything is up to Director Zhang."

"Okay, that's great!" The bearded man was not afraid that he would accept it, but was afraid that he would not accept it.

If Zhang Yuan doesn't want this little money, it means he has bigger ambitions, which would be difficult to deal with.

"If there is a new play in the future, I will give you priority." Zhang Jizhong promised in a low voice.

The two of them walked and talked, neither of them mentioned the matter of investors, and they had a tacit understanding.

Anyway, there is no need to reshoot "Li Qiu Shui", add more scenes, or even think about the theme song.

Lao Zhang also successfully received additional filming funds from investors.

However, he was not stingy and gave a very important interlude to Xie Yuxing to sing.

Xie Yuxing and her financial sponsor also spared no effort and went to the island country to find Keisuke Kikuchi, who has been working with Ayumi Hamasaki for many years, to compose the music. It was really a big investment.

During lunch, Shu Chang came to find Zhang Yuan on purpose and mysteriously took him to a secluded place.

"Brother Yuan." Shu Chang put his hands behind his waist and held his head high and chest high.

Zhang Yuan took a glance and found that, unlike Liu Qianqian, Shu Chang's chest had already begun to take shape.

"Sister Yuxing hasn't been making trouble recently." Shu Chang's smile was as sweet as a mung bean popsicle in July.

"That's good."

Shu Chang's eyes were bright and she smiled, hooked her arm around his, leaned close to his ear, and whispered softly, "Thank you."

[Received thanks from Shu Chang, acting talent +1, language talent +3! ]

"Why are you thanking me?" Zhang Yuan played dumb and didn't admit it.

Shu Chang's eyelashes trembled, his expression changed slightly, and then he smiled again.

"Nothing, I just want to thank you." With her academic genius, she immediately understood that Zhang Yuan didn't want to make it public, and there must be a reason behind it.

At the same time, she was more certain that Zhang Yuan must have done something to help her get out of the predicament.

This made her feel hot inside.

She was even very surprised that she seemed to have become accustomed to Zhang Yuan's care for her and became more and more addicted to it, unable to extricate herself.

When the heart is hot, the body is hot; when the body is hot, the brain is hot; when the brain is hot, Shu Chang softens his body like a white snake, clinging to the other person as if wanting to wrap himself around him.

"By the way, you are going to take the entrance exam for the Central Academy of Drama this time, right?" The two of them talked as they walked. Zhang Yuan felt that Shu Chang was hugging him more and more closely, with half of his body pressed against his arm. He quickly changed the subject.

I should find time to buy a copy of criminal law.

Shu Chang is not even 16 yet, at least I need to know how many years I will be sentenced to...

"Well, the Central Academy of Drama has always been my goal. I think if I want to develop in the entertainment industry for a long time, I have to go to the Central Academy of Drama for further studies."

I think you don't take Beijing Film Academy seriously.

"But..." At this point, Shu Chang suddenly lowered his head, as if he was very conflicted.

"But my aunt thinks it's too dangerous for a girl without a background to be in the entertainment industry."

"The job of an actor is not stable enough. If there is no filming one day, I can't even eat."

"She thought I had a good talent for languages, so she wanted me to apply to a foreign language college. At least I would have a skill, so I could still make a living even if I didn't become an actor."

"Watch your step." As she was saying this, Zhang Yuan grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

"There's a pothole ahead, be careful." Zhang Yuan led her around the pothole filled with mud and water and continued forward.

This aunt... Zhang Yuan shook his head.

The kindness of women!

Looking ahead and behind and being indecisive will only lead to failure!
An actress's golden years are only about ten years, and only a few can achieve success late in life.

The entertainment industry is a battlefield of fierce competition. Everybody is in their own position. If you are late, you won’t even be able to eat shit, let alone the hot ones.

Although this aunt had been taking care of Shu Chang since her mother passed away, the two of them were like mother and daughter and would definitely not harm her.

But ordinary people's vision is ultimately limited.

Why is Liu Qianqian so popular? It’s because of her mother Liu Xiaoli who runs around and plans everything.

Just like practicing Taoism, “Dharma, land, wealth, and companion” are all essential.

Now Shu has a “method” for singing, and this method is her extraordinary talent.

In terms of acting talent, she is three Gao Yuanyuans better than Liu Qianqian.

The Central Academy of Drama is that "place", an environment that allows her to practice and improve.

As for "wealth" and "lover", these two things depend on chance.

Liu Qianqian's strengths lie in "law, land, wealth and partner". Except for law, she is the best among her peers in the other three.

"So which one do you like, acting or foreign languages?" Zhang Yuan asked casually.

"I love my family." Shu Chang replied softly.

The girl from a poor family was inherently inferior and particularly concerned about other people's feelings... Zhang Yuan saw through her thoughts.

There was no forcing, nor any lecture to try to change her mind. The two of them just chatted about trivial things along the way.

A few days later.

"Cut!" Ju Jueliang shouted, "Congratulations to Zhang Yuan for finishing the film!"

Clap, clap, clap... The applause was so thunderous that it shook the beams of the house, which shows how popular he is.

Giving flowers and taking photos are of course indispensable.

All his "dearest friends, relatives, brothers and sisters" also gathered around and said goodbye to him one by one.

"Zhang Yuan, are you leaving?" Xixi pouted, as if someone owed her millions.

"Okay, see you in the capital later. By the way, do you use QQ? If you have anything, you can call me or we can chat online."

"I'll go register one right now!" Liu Qianqian looked dumb, but in fact she was even dumber, a complete idiot when it came to electronic devices.

I can barely figure out how to use a cell phone, let alone a computer.

Even so, she was willing to touch upon her blind spots in knowledge for Zhang Yuan.

There is no farewell dinner, nor the old days of getting drunk.

He had just finished greeting everyone when he was dragged back to the imperial capital by the bearded man to start preparing for the storytelling.

After returning to the courtyard, he took a quick rest, picked a sunny day, and changed into a clean and neat outfit.

"Brother Qian, do you have time?"

"What's the matter?" Yu Qian was wearing a vest and shorts, watering the flowers with a hose.

"I told you before that I have a friend who runs a crosstalk garden. Are you interested in going to take a look?"

"Sure, I'm free now."

Brother Qian changed his clothes and went out with him to the Guangde Building Theater.

He deliberately did not call in advance to give instructions and launched a "surprise attack".

When he arrived at the theater, Li Jing, who was playing the clapperboard on the stage, saw him at a glance and immediately nodded in his direction.

"Business here is average." Brother Qian looked around. In such a large garden, the occupancy rate was less than 20%.

"There is no garden with good business nowadays." Zhang Yuan was relieved when he saw that the business was not good.

"Are you itching to show off your skills?"

"It's been itching all the time." Brother Qian spoke to him so honestly.

"Haha, then I'll let you go up and say a few words, is that okay?" Zhang Yuan grabbed a handful of melon seeds and said while eating.

"I can't just speak alone. I'm the supporting actor. Who should I support?"

"Don't worry, I'll introduce you to a partner..."

(End of this chapter)