Cooperation?

"Yes." Huang Lei asked this question as soon as they sat down at the table. Shen Ze didn't know what he meant, but there was nothing he couldn't say.

Huang Lei and He Jiong both knew he was filming in Bangkok. As for Sun Li, she probably knew even more. She was at the same dinner table when Liu Shishi was discussing the script with Shen Ze.

"I heard you wrote the script for this play? Is that true?"

"Really? Shen Ze, I really didn't know that. I only knew that you and Shi Shi were working on a detective movie," He Jiong said.

"Yes, it's a story I wrote. Did Sister Li tell you about it?"

"Yes, your sister Li is quite secretive. It was when I came back today to prepare the food that I told her you were coming, and that's how we started talking about you."

We were just talking about the drama you're currently filming, which involves working with Shi Shi. That's how I found out you're a screenwriter." Shen Ze didn't know if Huang Lei was telling the truth or not. Since you said you only found out today, then let's just say you only found out today.

"I see." Shen Ze was also confused. Did you bring this up simply as a topic of conversation, or was there some other purpose behind it? He was a little puzzled.

"Your sister Li already knew. When Shishi asked you to go over the script, you two had a meal together, right? She didn't tell me then. If we hadn't talked about you today, I wouldn't have known you were a screenwriter until the movie was released. What's the name of your movie? Has it been decided yet?"

The drama "Dark Night Detective" has not been in the news, and the audience only knows that Shen Ze and Liu Shishi have worked together.

Besides being very concerned about their fans, this movie has not yet entered the marketing period. In fact, the movie's name has not been fully revealed yet; it is currently called "Silent Detective."

"There are a few options now, but the title on the script is 'Silent Detective,' which will definitely have to be changed when it's released. It's not completely finalized yet, but there's no rush. If you have any good names, Mr. Huang, you can suggest them for reference." "Never mind then. I haven't even read your script. By the way, Shen Ze, do you know why I brought up your play?"

"Haha, your sister Li has a problem with you. Doesn't your movie need a lot of actresses? You didn't mention it to her at all." Huang Lei said with a laugh.

"I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Sun Li was a little embarrassed.

"Sister Li, you're still acting?" Shen Ze was a little surprised. Although he hadn't considered her as an option, he thought she probably wasn't acting anymore.

"I'm an actress too, okay? You think I've stopped acting?" Sun Li said. To be honest, she did mention a comeback to Huang Lei, but how to put it? Back when she was semi-retired from the industry, she wasn't a big star, and she mostly acted in Tangren Media's own productions.

Nowadays, Tangren Media doesn't produce many dramas on its own. Even if it does, it will definitely be promoting contracted artists from previous years. Even if Sun Li has a good personal relationship with Cai Yinong, she definitely won't mention artists without contracts, as it involves interests.

Cai Yinong often mentions letting her act, but it's just a suggestion. However, if you are really willing to re-sign with Tangren Media, that would be even better.

"I want to apologize to Sister Li for this. Sister Li has managed the family very well over the years and has given up her own career."

When you were sending out audition invitations for your movie, Old K said that there were a few roles for which Sister Li was a good fit, both in terms of age and appearance.

She even contacted Sister Li, thinking of having her go and take a look, but Sister Li ultimately gave up because of family matters. Of course, it's also your fault. If you had personally sent an invitation, Sister Li would have been too embarrassed to refuse." Huang Lei explained on Sun Li's behalf, and then made a joke at the end.

"Oh, is that so? I misunderstood, Sister Li." Shen Ze raised his glass to indicate that he was drinking the white wine he had brought.

Sun Li sighed inwardly. Her husband, though he said all the right things and agreed to everything, was secretly preventing her from making a comeback. If she really wanted to return to acting, Huang Lei, being a television drama investor, surely could find a suitable script for his wife. In short, he just didn't want her to return to the entertainment industry; he just wanted her to focus on protecting their family.

There are some things that everyone understands in their hearts, but they really can't say them out loud. However, what Huang Lei said was indeed the truth; Cai Yinong had mentioned this to her.

"Shen Ze, if there's a chance in the future, and a suitable project comes up, we can collaborate. You have a good eye; you even invested in 'Wolf Warrior 2.'" As soon as Huang Lei said this, Shen Ze understood everything. All the groundwork had been laid for this last sentence.

Now he finally knew the reason. Although Shen Ze didn't take the bet on "Wolf Warrior 2" to heart, the movie did make money. It was already making money before it was even finished filming. And if it were like his previous life, he could have made a huge profit. Compared to that, the current profits were nothing.

Since it's a bet, everyone will definitely know who the beneficiaries of this project are. Naturally, Tianming Studio will also be discovered by everyone. People who are not familiar with Shen Ze won't care if they see it, but aren't Huang Lei and the others acquaintances?

Therefore, this topic arose without any particular intention; it was just that we thought we could all hang out together in the future.

It was past 11 p.m. when Shen Ze and He Jiong left the Huang family. They had been chatting for a while, and perhaps they had drunk a bit too much. They talked about their youthful days, with Shen Ze acting as a perfect listener. Of course, the main topic of conversation was "Back to Field." Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the gist was the same: to have the staff behind the three of them get to know each other better so that they could be contacted at any time if there were any changes.

"Teacher He, where are you going back to? If it's Sunshine East, you can just take me there. You don't need to send me back." After getting into the car, Shen Ze said to He Jiong.

"Okay." He Jiong was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized that they were going to Tan Songjun's place, so he didn't say anything.

More than an hour later, at Tan Songjun's house, Shen Ze entered the house and looked around. Tan Songjun was not there, and he really didn't know about this.

Shen Ze sighed. It seemed that he and Tan Songjun really weren't meant to be. He had already decided to break up this time. If they could have met today, they might have been able to say goodbye one last time. Now it seemed that he could only leave the letter and go.

Next, he stretched his wrists and started packing. Since they were breaking up, he naturally had to pack everything up. He wasn't the kind of person who would pretend to break up; if he did, he'd keep coming back to get clothes, and they might rekindle their old flame. He had to be firm when they were together, and he had to be firm when they broke up. Shen Ze didn't actually have much stuff, just some clothes. They hadn't lived together for very long, especially since he'd only moved in recently, so he didn't have much.

Bring your slippers, toothbrush, and other essentials with you. You can just throw these things down somewhere; you can't possibly take them home.

The most troublesome thing is actually some photos, quite a few of which are photos of the two of them together. There's nothing that can be done about it; Shen Ze can't just tear up the photos, since they're not his property.

Finally, he sat at the table for a long time. Although he had made up his mind, he still needed to calm himself down when the moment came.

I left a letter and a document. Should we break up? Or should we do it in a dignified way?

As he was leaving, Shen Ze glanced back once, then turned around without looking back and went to stay at a hotel. Even though he wasn't there, he still had to save face; he couldn't break up with someone and then stay at their house.