That day, Cai Yinong finally recalled the fear she once felt when she was dominated by Zhang Yuan.
She looked at the magazine in her hand.
The photo above of Yu Bo and Jiang Xueruo feeding each other is clearly visible.
Zhang Yuan had just told her a few days ago that Zhou Yi would have some "small problems".
Now, here comes the little problem.
Her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to that year.
That year, she and Zhang Yuan met by chance at the airport, and as a result, she was surrounded by two major gangs in Taiwan and almost couldn't come back.
Therefore, she was sure that Zhang Yuan could definitely do it.
Not only does he have an extraordinary ruthlessness when acting.
This ruthlessness is more obvious when doing things, especially when it hinders his interests.
Boss Cai told Li Guoli the whole story.
He, who had just questioned whether to kick Zhang Yuan out of the filming plan of "New Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", now fell completely silent.
"Why don't we just use him?"
"Yeah……"
"The main thing is that he has good acting skills and is very dedicated."
"Good image, good temperament..."
The two of them thought, Zhou Yi is unlucky now, it will be our turn soon.
In the next few days, the two of them kept a close eye on Zhou Yi's news.
As expected, after it was revealed that Yi Ge and the boss lady were feeding Zhou Yi, the sugar man's biggest rival, there was a certain degree of confusion.
Boss Cai thought that this was nothing more than a public relations crisis.
If it were her, she would go to the media to clarify, saying it was just a joke, or bring up some other topic to divert attention.
But she never expected that her old rival's public relations skills would be so poor!
Not only did he not give any explanation or response, he also closed the door and refused to be interviewed.
And Boss Cai also heard that Zhou Yi and Jiang Xueruo had a falling out because of this matter!
That means what happened between Yu Bo and the boss’s wife is true, and the boss is not aware of it.
By this time, Boss Cai had a clear idea in mind.
Zhou Yi, the old rival that has been entangled with him for many years, is finished!
This company is supported by a couple, the woman is in charge of the interior and the man is in charge of the exterior. It is like two swords working together, with infinite power.
Now that they have fallen out, it's like cutting off one's own arm. It's good that they have suffered a serious loss of vitality.
"So, Zhang Yuan has helped us, Sugar Man, eliminate a powerful enemy?"
Boss Cai found Li Guoli again to discuss the matter.
"Director Li, I still want to use Zhang Yuan." Boss Cai has the same strengths and weaknesses: he is indecisive, not ruthless enough, and not decisive enough.
"I agree." Li Guoli nodded in response.
"I know you are against it, but I think he still...wait, what did you say?" Boss Cai still wanted to persuade his partner and old friend.
She knew that the other party didn't like Zhang Yuan very much and thought that she would have to argue with him today.
But unexpectedly, the other party agreed.
"you sure."
"Yeah..." Li Guoli shook his head helplessly.
"I just contacted Guangdong TV again."
"There is indeed a problem with Zhou Yi. The filming of 'Legend of the Spirit Mirror', which was originally competing with us for the release date, may have to be postponed."
"So it won't clash with us."
"That's a good thing!" Boss Cai thought to himself, I was just thinking about that.
Although we don't know why Zhang Yuan attacked Zhou Yi, he has helped us a lot invisibly.
"But Guangdong TV also said it." Li Guoli sighed.
"They said that the previous "Chinese Paladin" was quite popular, and it would be even better if you could act with the male and female protagonists of that film again in this film."
"I told him that Zhang Yuan would be starring in the film, and he was very happy, saying that the prime time slot wouldn't be a problem."
Li Guoli didn't like Zhang Yuan very much, but he had no grudge against money.
TV stations also have to consider ratings, after all, they will affect advertising revenue, the bulk of the station's income.
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was a huge hit and was broadcasted on more than ten TV stations.
In addition, he took on the high-profile role in "The Return of the Condor Heroes".
Now he has become the face of domestic costume dramas.
When a TV station buys a film, of course it’s because of the people.
It's either directed at the director or screenwriter, or at the actors.
"Just agree to his conditions." Li Guoli said helplessly.
"Yeah, I think so." Boss Cai picked up the phone: "It seems that he is growing too fast now."
"He is no longer the little actor who begged us two years ago."
"Now we are begging him."
……
On the other side is Fuxiang Hutong in the imperial capital.
Zhang Yuan and Brother Qian came to the dilapidated courtyard again.
But this time they had no opponent.
Yu Bo no longer has the mind to buy a house.
Zhou Yi was acting out the "If you're a brother, come and chop me up" attitude towards him.
Besides, he had planned to raise funds from the boss's wife.
How to raise funds now?
Naturally, there was no news.
Zhang Yuan took advantage of the situation and cut the Gordian knot by giving the landlord an extra 100,000 yuan and buying the house on the spot.
"This will be the banquet hall from now on!"
"Here, we need professional Chinese and Western cooking, so it's convenient for entertaining friends."
"Next time you invite guests, you don't have to sit in the courtyard to eat."
"Over here, the training room."
Zhang Yuanzheng and Brother Qian were pointing fingers and bragging.
"Mr. Hu, I said cash means cash, and I will transfer it to you within three days." Zhang Yuan turned and said to the landlord.
The contracts have been signed and everything is settled.
Although the landlord did not achieve his goal of "the fisherman benefits from the quarrel between the snipe and the clam", he was still satisfied.
"You are so generous. It turns out that all big stars are straightforward people."
This person praised hypocritically in a Beijing accent.
“You are generous.”
"You're welcome. But seeing that you are so generous, I guess you like Siheyuan very much."
I like it, of course I like it.
Who doesn’t like fixed assets that can greatly increase in value?
What's more, this thing can be mortgaged to the bank when you are really short of money, so it is considered a high-quality asset.
"Ah, I like it very much. It's down to earth."
"That's right." The landlord narrowed his eyes happily. "If you are still interested in Siheyuan, I have many friends who are considering immigrating and have many excellent houses."
Runren also has a group!
"That's fine, contact me if you have any good information."
"no problem!"
From then on, Zhang Yuan embarked on the path of being a "harvester" of Runren.
After all, unless there is some serious illness, who would sell off ancestral property like a courtyard house these days?
After chatting with the landlord, I found out that there really are a lot of people who want to leave.
Zhang Yuan identified him as a soulmate, and he had watched too many Yilin and story clubs.
Not long after, Zhao Decai also came.
This person was specially called by Zhang Yuan.
Because the house is so dilapidated, someone needs help to rebuild and renovate it.
When it comes to engineering work, Fatty Zhao definitely has the most connections.
"I estimate that if everything is done well and equipped with the latest hardware, including central air conditioning, water purification system, garden landscaping, etc., it will cost at least this much."
Fatty Zhao took a look and held up three fingers.
"After all, you have to make it high-end and use imported products."
"Besides, since it is a courtyard house, it has to be restored to its original state. Ordinary modern decoration cannot be used, otherwise it will lose its original flavor."
"This doesn't even include the soft furnishings. There's no upper limit to that stuff."
After all, a set of antique furniture can cost millions, and it is common for a set of Italian sofas to cost hundreds of thousands.
Many people match goods to buy luxury goods, such as Hermès.
If you want to buy a platinum bag, you have to buy other products of a certain price first.
Plates, bowls, chopsticks, coffee tables, sofas, big beds...you have to spend hundreds of millions or even tens of millions to be eligible to buy limited editions.
Therefore, many pseudo-rich people’s homes are filled with luxury brand furniture.
This is how those big brands reap the rich.
Boss Zhao patted his chest and said that he would take care of the matter and he would ask someone to keep an eye on it personally.
He will take care of the construction, decoration and materials.
This guy was originally worried about how to repay him for introducing him to the "The Return of the Condor Heroes" film and television studio, so this is just perfect.
"By the way, do you have any resources for high-end residential communities in good locations in big cities like the Imperial Capital or the Magic Capital?" Zhang Yuan asked Fatty Zhao.
"Why, you want it?"
"Yes, I still have some spare money." Brother Qian was smoking a cigarette.
I just bought a house worth several million, and I still have some spare money...
"Yes, there was a bad job a while ago. The developer couldn't get paid, so he used some houses as payment for the project."
"How many sets did you pay for?"
"Eighth floor."
Zhang Yuan: …
It turns out that we are from different classes and we even work in different units when we talk about houses.
"If you want it, I'll give you a discount. I have to deal with it anyway and I'm worried about it." Fatty Zhao scratched his head.
The most annoying thing about doing projects is collecting payments.
"I have a card game later. It's full of rich people. I can help you sell it."
"Really? That's great." Fat Zhao thought to himself that he must be my brother.
[Received thanks from Zhao Decai, XX endurance +1, XX length +1! ]
While a few people were talking here, Boss Cai called.
"Zhang Yuan, we can discuss the conditions you proposed."
"When are you coming over for the audition and makeup?"
Boss Cai spoke in a gentle tone. After all, she had already figured out her position and could only ask for help from others.
"I'll arrange a time later, and we'll check it out."
"Okay." Boss Cai sighed in his heart.
The production company follows the actors, this is a treatment only big stars can enjoy.
Now, he is almost there.
"Mr. Cai, Zhou Yi's side won't affect you anymore, right?" Zhang Yuan asked deliberately.
"No problem, thank you."
[Received thanks from Cai Yinong, +1 for observing words and expressions! ]
After talking to her, she called her junior sister Liu Shishi.
"Then why are you so nice to me?" she said in a delicate voice after hearing that Zhang Yuan had secured a major role for her.
"We are our own people."
"I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you so much." The little lion said a little restlessly.
"See you at the Hengdian studio then."
"Ah."
After hanging up the phone, he found Yang Mi's number and called her.
"really?"
Yes, Zhang Yuan did promise to find her a job when he finished filming in Jiuzhaigou.
But she never expected that this would happen so quickly.
He cares so much about me...
"Tell the agency and then contact Tangren."
"You guys discuss the specific roles. I won't interfere." Zhang Yuan just wanted to show some mercy.
She signed a seven-year contract with Rong Xinda, which will not end until 09.
This matter needs to be considered in the long term.
"Thank you very much, Brother Zhang Yuan. I will definitely repay you if I have the chance." Yang Mi asked sweetly.
[Received thanks from Yang Mi, Patience +1! ]
After finishing all the work, he returned to the courtyard in Pi Tiao Hutong.
He tidied the house, swept the yard, and moved out a mahjong table.
After that, just wait for guests to come.
Today, he invited a few women to his house to play cards.
"Hey, you're here!" Soon, Zhang Yuan opened the door to greet him.
"Your place is quite secluded." Xu Fan raised his eyes and looked inside.
Behind her followed Lin Cong, the director of "Home with Kids".
"It's good to be hidden. It's not easy for reporters to follow you."
"That's true..." Xu Fan remembered what Zhang Yuan told her at that time that someone was making a celebrity map.
Shortly after the two entered the house, a white Toyota Alpha stopped outside the courtyard gate.
Lao Wang, who had a ponytail and was wearing a very casual sweatshirt and shorts, stepped out of the car.
She looked at the alley, then at the courtyard in front of her, and her eyes were filled with memories.
She and Dou Wei lived in a courtyard house back then.
It was also there that her daughter Dou Jingtong was born.
Now, everyone has a new life, which is good.
The group Zhang Yuan assembled today was made up of the same people who had played cards together last spring.
That time, the card game was interrupted because of Leslie Cheung's unexpected departure.
Today, he invited several people to his home under the pretext of "renewing old friendship".
Wow, wow...
Ten minutes later, the sound of mahjong could be heard in the yard.
"Fei, how are you and Yapeng doing... 40,000!" Xu Fan asked while fighting.
"He's OK, he's in good health." Wang Fei was as straightforward as ever.
"Haha, you are in good health. You are very happy." Xu Fan said with a smile.
Teacher Xu is actually not a serious person. He spent a lot of money on playing when he was young.
And he is also famous for his generosity.
The reason why she and Wang Zhiwen broke up was related to Xu Qing, a "celebrity" in the Beijing circle.
But later, when Director Feng flirted with this girl, Xu Fan didn't say anything.
"Hey, unlike our Xiaogang, who has already started taking medicine."
Zhang Yuan: Oh my god, there’s an unexpected gain!
"Cong, how are you? Are you happy recently?" Teacher Xu asked without any hesitation.
"It's OK, but it's been a long time, so it's a bit perfunctory."
"No, I'll give you a few pills of our Xiaogang's medicine?"
"Okay."
"Fei, do you want it?"
"No, I'm afraid I can't stand it if Yapeng takes more medicine."
Zhang Yuan scratched his head. The topics these three married women were talking about were too unrestrained and he found it a bit difficult to cope with.
"Three sisters, how about we talk about something else."
"Tsk, why are you pretending to be so arrogant?" Xu Fan rolled his eyes: "With your appearance, you can stop being so arrogant."
"Oh, by the way, I heard from our Xiaogang that you have been talking to the big and small Wang recently?"
No, you people in Huayi, are your mouths and belts so loose?
"Yes...we were talking about something."
"You are so arrogant. You are young but you dare to talk to the big and small Wangs." After getting his confirmation, Xu Fan said something unpleasant, but he looked up to him in his heart.
Hey, I have good eyesight. I noticed that he was extraordinary early on.
"It's good to be crazy. Young people should be crazy. I like crazy people." Wang Fei continued.
That's right, you like it.
Dou Wei, Mr. Xie, and my brother Li, each of them has been crazy before.
It's a pity for Liang Long, who had a short-lived relationship. He is not arrogant and has a little inferiority complex, so he is not a good match for Wang Fei.
"I don't think you are crazy at all. You are much more stable than those guys who suddenly became famous." Director Lin Cong looked at him.
"That's right. Among the young people, Zhang Yuan is the best. Those others are either stupid or successful villains." Xu Fan nodded.
"By the way, Director Lin, you've been very popular recently."
"Haha, luck, luck." When Lin Cong mentioned this, he became cheerful even when he drew the cards.
After the New Year, the first season of "Home with Kids" directed by her was broadcast, with a 4.4% share on the Capital TV and a 7.2% share on the Shenyang TV.
This viewership rating is definitely the highest of the year.
"What luck? It's the result of your hard work. I think this movie will definitely go down in history in the Chinese TV industry."
Zhang Yuan was not talking nonsense at all, he was speaking sincerely.
"But speaking of which, because of the popularity of your movie, I have become interested in sitcoms."
"Why, do you want to take a picture?" Lin Cong looked at him.
"Forget about it. I don't have any talent for comedy."
"But I have some spare money recently, and if there is a good sitcom project, I would like to invest in it."
"With your example, the sitcom market will definitely be hot for a while."
"That's true." Xu Fan raised his finger and said, "Situation comedy is a good thing."
After all, Feng Xiaogang also made his fortune from sitcoms, and he served as the screenwriter in "The Story of the Editorial Department".
"Investment." Lin Cong thought about it.
"Recently, there seems to be..."
Of course, otherwise why would I call you here?
In fact, Zhang Yuan’s target today was not Xu Fan and Wang Fei, but Lin Cong, who had been behind the scenes for a long time.
Because at this time, a pinnacle of Chinese sitcoms is about to make its first debut.
His name is "Wulin Wai Zhuan"... (End of this chapter)