Chapter 1536
Female Spy
As Wang Qingxiang, who played Hu Zongxian in "Ming Dynasty 1566", said.
You are in me, and I am in you; this is where all the trouble in the world comes from.
Because you are in me, factions have formed.
Because you are in me, I have selfish desires.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yuan was munching on Luo Qingchuan's large steamed bun.
On the other end, Lu Chuan took a vicious bite of the sesame seed cake he was using to sober up.
"Director Chen, it has to be you!"
After saying that, he put down the sesame seed cake, his old face flushed red, and raised his wine glass again.
Sitting directly opposite him was Director Chen.
On either side of him were his wife and his teacher, Wang Xueqi.
Several other key members of the "Caught in the Web" crew also attended.
Gao Yuanyuan and Zhao Youting are both there.
When Poet Chen heard Lu Chuan call him Director Chen, he showed displeasure.
“Your father calls me brother,” he said, squinting.
"Uh... Uncle Chen, it has to be you!" Lu Taro quickly corrected himself after realizing what he meant.
They are twenty years apart in age, so theoretically calling him "uncle" is fine, but calling him "Director Chen" is also a sign of respect.
But this poet Chen...
Anyway, he's the boss on the table, whatever he says goes.
Today's gathering is a private one with friends.
Because Gao Yuanyuan had previously filmed "Nanjing Nanjing" with Lu Taro.
The photos have given Ms. Gao a psychological trauma.
These kinds of dramas are indeed difficult to film, as they bear too much of the collective suffering of the nation.
Gao Yuanyuan is of average intelligence, ability, and mentality.
There are rumors that Gao Yuanyuan and Lu Chuan got together and slept together during the filming of "Nanjing Nanjing".
And when Qin Lan caught them in the act, Miss Gao didn't seem to care at all.
This story sounds incredibly true.
It's practically impossible.
Given Qin Lan's personality, how could things possibly end well if she did something like this in front of her?
Moreover, her relationship with Lu Chuan lasted until the filming of "The Last Supper".
If this had happened when filming "Nanjing Nanjing," Qin Lan would have broken up with him long ago.
Although Gao Yuanyuan is impulsive in relationships, it's not to that extent.
Moreover, when filming "Nanjing Nanjing", Yuanyuan had a boyfriend named Yu Xiaowei.
This guy is tall and handsome, and has some connections; he's much better looking than Lu Chuan.
So rumors aren't necessarily true; just by spreading some gossip, everyone can make a living.
"That's exactly how you should deal with that kid!"
"Shameless!"
Lu Chuan raised his wine glass and cursed loudly.
Because of his emotional outburst, he swayed and spilled half a glass of wine.
The slippery fish slices in front of me have all been changed to braised fish slices.
He spoke with great enthusiasm, and everyone present knew who the "kid" he was referring to was.
Teacher Wang Xueqi raised his eyebrows, making his forehead wrinkles even more pronounced.
He has worked with Zhang Yuan... I'd say twice.
Bodyguards and Assassins and Reign of Assassins.
Having worked with them before, Teacher Wang knew that they were professionally competent.
Otherwise, how could he possibly win the grand prize?
As for his character... well, from my interactions with him, he always had a smile on his face and treated me, his senior, with both respect and humility, always with an attitude of seeking my advice.
So I can't say anything bad about it.
I just listened without saying a word.
In such times, being able to "keep oneself pure" and not "go with the flow" is a rare sign of clarity in the entertainment industry.
He had never met Mark Chao, but he had heard of him.
This man grew up in Canada and also came from a family with connections; his father, Zhao Shuhai, is a famous actor in Taiwan.
To be honest, the father is more handsome than the son.
They're not quite like Patrick Tse or Nicholas Tse, each handsome in their own way.
Mark Chao's father is incredibly handsome, while he himself has a somewhat long face.
He heard most about Zhang Yuan from Huang Bo, his co-star in the movie "Black & White".
It's that movie that advertised for Luxgen.
Speaking of Luxgen, people from the electric car era may not know this "strategic partner of Sinopec," because you can never fill up the gas tank without turning off the engine.
The brand whose value is such that if you floor the accelerator, the fuel tank will swirl.
Purely rubbish engine technology, but in a certain era, it could still make money by using the brand name of Taiwan.
The legendary Luxgen U7, with its 2.0T engine, boasts an incredible fuel consumption of 16 liters per 100 kilometers.
It has the fuel consumption of a 3.0T BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) engine, but its horsepower is more than double.
Fortunately, by the time the brand fell apart, no one remembered that Mark Chao and Huang Bo had ever advertised for the car.
Zhao Youting first heard about Zhang Yuan from Huang Bo.
In his eyes, Huang Bo is a skilled actor and a shrewd person.
There are many things he said that took Mark Chao several days to understand, and he realized what they meant and why he said them.
But this is the kind of person who, when you talk to them, says...
"Let me tell you, Zhang Yuan is really amazing."
"If you meet him, be sure to take a good look at him and get to know him well."
He didn't understand what Brother Bo meant by "getting along well," which meant he should never touch his sore spots.
All he knows is that people he thinks are great talk about how great others are.
So he wisely kept quiet and just listened.
I feel that the person that Director Lu Chuan and Director Chen Kaige mentioned is not the same person I heard about from Huang Bo.
But it's just one person... which is strange.
"You should fire that woman!"
"I heard she and that guy get along well."
"We need to let him know that we're not to be trifled with."
Lu Chuan refers to Yang Mi.
Chen Hong brought up this matter at the dinner party, intending to complain about the lack of professionalism among young actors today.
Unexpectedly, this hit Ryutaro's sweet spot.
These days have been so tough for him.
A mouthful of blood welled up in his chest, unable to rise or fall.
Seeing someone else's re-released movie surpass your own new film at the box office is a bittersweet feeling, second only to the bitterness of Zhang Yuan posting sarcastic remarks about him on Weibo.
It's even more sour than sauerkraut.
And he's getting a lot of flak online... there are quite a few people calling him a traitor.
Many even said they wanted to act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate traitors for the country.
He was really afraid that one day when he went out, some mentally ill person would stab him.
Just when I was looking for a way to vent my frustration, I heard about the crew of the movie "Caught in the Web".
Anyway, he felt that it must be Poet Chen who was helping him vent his anger!
Chen Hong repeatedly explained that they felt the other party did not meet the production team's requirements.
She even became more and more restrained. At first, she scolded Yang Mi for being unruly, but later she only said that she had a difference of opinion with the production team regarding creative concepts.
They became increasingly polite.
Because she was a little scared.
It's not that I'm afraid of Zhang Yuan retaliating if word gets out.
That family of theirs, who fawned on their superiors and bullied their inferiors, how could they possibly stoop down?
The main problem is that this incident is too bizarre.
How come this incident happened just as Zhang Yuan's play was being re-released?
What a coincidence! We carried him up.
After thinking it over, was it planned in advance?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Just like answering multiple-choice questions in an exam, you first eliminate one correct answer.
Then there's only one possibility.
luck!
Moreover, this isn't just any ordinary fortune; it's the fate of the nation!
People in the entertainment industry are mostly superstitious.
I didn't believe in Buddhism or Taoism; I just started believing in the mind-body-spirit concept later on.
It's not a proper mind-body-spirit activity; it's more like the kind in "Zhou Chu Eliminates the Three Evils."
Believing in these things is less useful than reading more books, such as Laozi, Zhuangzi, and the Four Books.
At least reading these things can help cultivate one's character.
It's actually quite understandable that people in the entertainment industry are superstitious.
It's because people are restless, anxious, and their souls need something to rely on.
Like a pig riding the wind, afraid of falling to the ground, hoping that metaphysics will continue to bring it good fortune.
Believing this, and then seeing Zhang Yuan's recent situation, he felt a sense of awe and a little panicked.
This kid definitely has something on him!
Zhang Yuan hadn't expected that they would see through him.
But what they considered to be reclusive masters unknown to themselves.
Either someone performed a ritual for him, or the person's luck was simply not right.
The world is truly terrifying if you haven't studied math, physics, and chemistry.
These uncultured people can only explain things with metaphysics.
At least there's something to fear, so they don't dare to go too far.
"No, it's just a filming issue."
“We’re not targeting him.”
"I understand, I understand, I get it all!" Lu Chuan blinked repeatedly, making a show of understanding and absolutely not telling anyone.
"I not only understand, but I also have something to tell you." Lu Chuan lit a cigarette.
95 Supreme.
Despite his poor box office performance, he is not short of money and can afford expensive cigarettes.
He tossed down the cigarette pack, blew a smoke ring, and said with a crooked mouth.
"Did you know this kid wants to go to school?"
"I've spoken to the Beijing Film Academy."
Chen, a poet, is from the Beijing Film Academy.
Lu Taro, from Beijing Film Academy.
Yao Cheng's boyfriend is Cao Yu, a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy.
They were all from the Beijing Film Academy faction, the heads of the Beijing Film Studio. After taking a few deep drags, Lu Taro put out his cigarette.
"We absolutely cannot let this kind of person in; they'll ruin the reputation of Beijing Film Academy!"
……
After the dinner, the crowd dispersed.
Everyone went their separate ways.
At this time, Ms. Gao and Mark Chao are not together yet; they have just met and are just colleagues.
After smiling and waving goodbye, she took a car home.
But after returning home, taking a shower, and lying in bed, I was still restless.
Just now, like Mark Chao and Wang Xueqi, she only listened and didn't say anything.
After all, she and Zhang Yuan were very familiar with each other.
They used to know each other inside and out.
Back then, Zhang Yuan used the tactic of "advancing as a form of retreat".
He acted as if he couldn't live without her, which scared her away instead.
Over the years, things have remained peaceful.
But tonight, hearing others talk about her old flame like that, Miss Gao was a little unhappy.
Then I remembered his good points.
She is outstanding in every way, whether emotionally, physically, or in appearance.
People tend to embellish their memories, which is why the ideal woman is often overshadowed by the ideal woman in one's heart.
Now Zhang Yuan has become his "white moonlight".
Miss Gao barely slept all night, agonizing over the decision for a long time.
Finally, I made up my mind to send a message to Zhang Yuan.
We've known each other for a long time... and formed a bond through many encounters.
I called Zhang Yuan early the next morning.
He groped around on the bed several times, but the person next to him had already left.
Reluctantly, I got up and found my phone.
He grumbled inwardly that Yang Mi was a woman who valued money more than her life.
But I also wondered if I was being too harsh on her.
Her goal is to become a star, not an actress.
Everyone should strive to achieve their own dreams; there's no need to follow other people's ideas.
When I answered the phone, it was quite unexpected.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"Hmm." Gao Yuanyuan cleared her throat; her voice was a little hoarse from insomnia and internal heat.
"What do you want?" Zhang Yuan asked, a little wary.
Then he slapped his forehead.
We can't keep being so wary of everyone.
Living like this is exhausting.
It's all because of those scumbags that I'm upset.
"How about we get together sometime, grab a meal or a coffee?"
"Okay," the other party agreed.
Then he hesitated for a moment.
"Let's not go outside, let's go to your place."
"I remember you lived in Wang Zhihe's old house, right?"
“She’s not there anymore.” Zhang Yuan thought to himself, this woman isn’t very bright, how come she remembers my home address so clearly.
And they even offered to come to my house!
"My elderly relatives live at that address. I'll send you a new address."
He invited her to meet him at the large courtyard house.
First, I took them on a tour.
"I didn't expect you to have done so well in recent years."
Yuan Yuan looked around with light steps.
Although I was impressed by how big and luxurious the house was, I wasn't particularly envious.
Zhang Yuan could clearly sense that she had grown up.
It's not that the body parts have grown, it's that mindset.
They are more mature and stable than before.
Zhang Yuan did some quick calculations and realized that she was over 30 years old.
She hasn't had plastic surgery, and she's maintained her appearance quite well. Compared to her earlier years, she has a more intellectual feel.
A person's personality can change with age and hormonal fluctuations.
"You're great too. It's not easy to star in Director Chen's movie."
Zhang Yuan thought that Miss Gao and Little Lion were a bit similar; they were both not very bright, and once they got into a role, they couldn't easily get their emotions out of control.
"I wish the film great success, and I wish you great fame and fortune," Zhang Yuan said casually, "even though you're already very famous."
"Online, everyone calls you the nation's goddess."
“No way…” Gao Yuanyuan smiled brightly.
She's not only the perennial runner-up in the Hupu (a popular Chinese sports forum) rankings, but she also has real talent.
It wasn't until 2020 that he finally reached the top.
This list doesn't exist yet, but she's already very popular.
Gao Yuanyuan knew these titles.
But no matter how many times netizens praise him, it's not as satisfying as Zhang Yuan praising him to his face once.
"Let's have some tea together. I have some freshly scented rose tea, I'll brew it for you."
The tea room was filled with a faint scent of roses, and the two sat facing each other.
Gao Yuanyuan took a sip of tea.
Zhang Yuan saw that her red lipstick mark was left on the rim of the cup.
They came to my house for a private meeting, and they even dressed up specially.
He remembered that this girl usually didn't wear makeup when she went out, because she found it troublesome.
"It's been so many years since we last met. I've changed, but you're still the same as you were back then, unchanged, without a trace of time."
“I’m worried about getting wrinkles, don’t tell me,” she replied immediately.
You are clearly better than before... She looked at Zhang Yuan carefully.
He seems more masculine, more virile than before.
He's currently working out for his upcoming scenes, doing weight training, which naturally makes him look more muscular.
"How could that be? If wrinkles are going to appear, they should appear on me."
"Nonsense, it's impossible for none of them to grow."
After joking around, the two looked at each other.
How's your love life lately?
"I'm single," Yuanyuan replied.
"And you... ah!"
A few hours later, it got dark.
The two of them tidied their clothes.
"You're too impulsive." Yuanyuan wiped her face with a tissue.
"It's been many years since we last met. Out of politeness, please treat this as a friendly match."
“To celebrate our years of friendship.” Zhang Yuan helped her pick up her pink underwear from the corner.
Zhang Yuan thought to himself, "Why did she have to come to my house and even put on makeup? Wasn't it just for this?"
You've already started filming "Caught in the Web".
Hurry up and have fun before you get married!
Let me also avenge the many netizens who were robbed of their wives.
"Shameless! What kind of friendship is this?"
She didn't object.
Deep down, I kind of felt the same way.
It's been years since we last met. Let's have a sparring session first and see how everyone is doing.
After experiencing it, she found that the other person was in a better state than before, and she hadn't felt so exhilarated in many years.
"What exactly do you feel for me?" she asked, her cheeks flushed with pleasure after she finished tidying herself up.
Zhang Yuan: ...
I acted impulsively!
Forget that she's that kind of person.
How do you feel about me?
"Avoiding the topic, and I know that you and Yang Mi have an ambiguous relationship, right?" Miss Gao raised her teacup and took a sip.
Zhang Yuan filled his teacup, just like he had filled hers before.
He pondered how to answer.
The other party spoke first.
"You're a great person in every way, except you're not suited for marriage."
“But I’m not the little girl I used to be. I want a more stable relationship, and you can’t give me that.”
I'm relieved to hear you say that... I guess I got it for free just now.
"Can you change it?" she asked again.
"It can't be changed!" Zhang Yuan quickly blocked the opening, just like he had blocked her before.
"I knew it." Miss Gao raised an eyebrow: "You're better suited for dating than for settling down."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I have something important to discuss with you."
Yuanyuan was still hesitant about whether to speak up.
After all, it's not appropriate to reveal what was said at the dinner table while filming on set.
But right now, we've only been lovers for a few hours.
The key is in those few hours; such perseverance is rare.
Even if the crew and I are very close, it's not as close as he is.
Even if Lu Chuan and I are close, we're still practically in the negative distance compared to him.
He then recounted everything he had heard yesterday.
"Oh..." Zhang Yuancai realized that he had asked me to tip him off.
As a result, I slept with the female spy...
Okay, I'll just consider this payment.
Why do I have to resort to sexual bribery to obtain intelligence?
That's not a very sophisticated method.
But women are good; they value relationships.
Looking at Gao Yuanyuan, this woman is really kind-hearted.
"Thank you, my treat..."
He had just opened his mouth when his phone rang.
He picked it up and took a look, then glanced at Miss Gao.
The conversation with the female spy here was still fresh when another female spy called... (End of Chapter)