Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 507 A Long Day, A Long Year

"Have you been watching too much Journey to the West?"

Dilraba exclaimed in surprise, "What?"

Seeing that she didn't understand, Chen Nuo continued, "We'll talk about it tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he slammed the door shut.

Chen Nuo returned to bed, but found it hard to fall asleep. He picked up his phone from under his pillow and saw unread messages on both WeChat and text messages. Ignoring the text messages for now, he opened WeChat directly.

Gao Yuanyuan, Tong Liya, Janice Man, and Qi Yuntian all sent messages.

Gao Yuanyuan received several messages: "I'm devastated." "Here we go again." "I checked online, and it says that my condition might be due to a cervical structural abnormality."

He replied, "Don't overthink it, the doctor said there's no problem. When I get back from America, we'll time it right, and we'll stay home for three days to keep you company."

After sending the message, there was no reply. He checked and saw that Gao Yuanyuan's message was sent around 10 PM. According to her schedule, she should be asleep by now.

Chen Nuo sighed softly.

From January until now, apart from the three months he was filming in Hong Kong, he and Gao Yuanyuan have been trying to conceive for four months, but so far without success.

Chen Ruoruo testified that his health was fine. Therefore, it's understandable that Gao Yuanyuan was so nervous.

Especially since her mother's health had not improved, Gao Yuanyuan really wanted to have a baby soon so that her mother could see and hold her child. Who knows, it might have some miraculous effect.

Think about it, how pitiful are the hearts of children everywhere.

Chen Nuo isn't a heartless person, and he truly has the ability to be a willing servant of the people. Therefore, it's only right and proper that he contributes his strength. He'll probably be exhausted, but a man should have a sense of responsibility.

Tong Liya posted: "It's really sad to think that we're both in Hengdian but can't meet."

He replied, "Thinking that I'm flying to America today, doesn't that make me feel more comfortable? ^_^"

Similarly, Tong Liya did not reply.

The film Tong Liya was shooting in Hengdian was a movie called "Police Story 2013." Although the director wasn't very famous and her role was small, she was still publicly touted as the female lead, participating in a Jackie Chan film. For a young actress who had only graduated a few years prior, this experience was definitely a step up in her career. As for the film's reception, that was irrelevant, and the pay was quite good. So when Tong Liya asked for his opinion, he suggested she take the role.

Besides, only by taking over can you have money to buy stocks.

cough.

Janice Man's message was simple: "I met with director Johnnie To again today. Darling, I'm so nervous. Do you think I can do it?"

He replied, "Don't worry, there's no problem. Don't feel guilty."

It's just another show.

This time, the film that invited Janice Man to play the female lead is Johnnie To's "Drug War." As for why a Milkyway Image A-list production would cast a former model who hasn't yet had a representative work since her debut?

Chen Nuo was, of course, fully aware of the situation.

Because this was something he personally told Lao Du.

There are two reasons.

First, Janice Man is not only his woman, but also an artist in his company. It is only right and proper for him, as the boss, to fight for some resources for her.

Secondly, Janice Man's involvement provided Huanxin Company with an excuse to subsequently interfere with the film's distribution and release schedule.

Because of Huayi.

Three big-budget productions by Huayi Brothers that have not yet been released.

A film by Feng Xiaogang called "Back to 1942" that will be released at the end of the year.

Chen Nuo knew that this film didn't need much of a target, nor did it need to find another film to compete with it, because it would die on its own. It would become the first film in the seemingly invincible combination of Xiao Gang and Huayi Brothers to fail miserably, thus leaving its mark on film history and making him known even 10 years later.

In addition, Huayi Brothers cannot ignore the two big-budget productions that they have invested in and will be released next year.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" and "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" both made Huayi Brothers a lot of money. It can be said that they saved Huayi Brothers from its financial straits, which was on the verge of collapse due to huge losses in 1942.

When Huanxin's self-produced film was clearly out of date, he pondered for a long time and decided to find two rivals for it.

"Drug War" was the foreign aid he brought in, preparing to compete with "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" next year.

Stephen Chow's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is not so simple; it needs a more powerful henchman to be worthy of challenging it.

Li Jing is currently in talks to invest in a film, so she could be considered qualified in this regard.

This film is the first film made by one of his fellow villagers who transitioned from writer to director.

In the future, those who love it will elevate it to the pedestal of a leading example of women's cinema. Those who hate it will call it China's first PowerPoint presentation film, utter garbage. Its success represents the failure of Chinese entertainment films.

But whether it succeeds or fails, this film will bring glory to his fellow townsman and solidify the status of one of his old classmates as a top actress in the Chinese entertainment industry.

It was filmed before the arrival of a great era:
Tiny Times.

but,

If you really want to rely on the cast of Tiny Times to compete with Stephen Chow's last well-made film, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, it's still a little bit insufficient. Therefore, he is currently inclined to agree to Guo Jingming's request.

After all, when it comes to acting skills, Chen Nuo would never dare to say that he is that great in this day and age.

However, he had that confidence in the PPT competition for "Tiny Times".

I've finished reading Janice Man's.

Finally, there is Qi Yuntian.

Qi Da first talked about work. After filming "Eagle Catches Chickens" wrapped up, he had been working on post-production in the US, having been there with Pang Ho-cheung and Luo Rui for almost half a month. He first gave Pang Ho-cheung a report on the post-production progress via WeChat, and then immediately moved on to his real purpose: his mother, Li Er's, performance on the set of the show. It was clear that Qi Da was still a little worried.

As he watched, Chen Nuo smiled and replied, "Don't worry, the results exceeded expectations. Your mother is unstoppable here."

Qi Yuntian replied instantly: "Really?"

Why would I lie to you? You'll see when you watch the show.

"Why are you not sleeping yet?"

"I have a headache after drinking alcohol."

"be careful."

"Don't worry, I didn't buy any condoms, so it's definitely safe."

"A true conscience of the industry."

"[Middle finger]"

After replying to WeChat messages, I checked my Moments. This is a new feature WeChat launched in April. Just like in my past life, this feature became an instant hit across the internet upon its release.

Ordinary Chinese people, especially the wealthy celebrities, nouveau riche, and capitalists in his WeChat Moments, instantly became obsessed with this tool for showing off. They felt like they had wasted their days if they didn't post three to five updates every day.

The host in Hengdian is Mr. Xu Yong'an. This wealthy, leisurely, and youthful tycoon is also a sharing expert in his WeChat Moments. It seems he wants to post ten or more times a day to share his wonderful life of wealth and luxury with his friends.

Sure enough, the first thing that popped up after I clicked on it was his.

Chen Nuo opened his WeChat Moments and saw Xu Yong'an's post: "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? A rare guest among rare guests, I am honored to be the host and take a photo with him."

The text is above, and below it is a photo of him and General Manager Xu.

He remembered this incident; he had drunk quite a bit at the time, and when Mr. Xu mentioned it, he agreed to let Mr. Xu's assistant take a picture of them.

In retrospect, it's quite fortunate that his face wasn't fully visible in the photo. The baseball cap covered his head and forehead, obscuring his eyes and making it impossible to see any bloodshot veins. The shadows on his face also made it almost impossible to tell that he was blushing.

Chen Nuo nodded with a hint of relief.

Wearing a hat is indeed a good habit. He learned this trick after working with Linghu that day. No matter what he's doing, the brim of his hat covers his face, allowing him to avoid surveillance and being seen. Simple and convenient.

He doesn't have many WeChat friends, only about 20 in total, which he can easily scroll through.

Return to the home screen and open your Messages inbox.

After reading the first item, he went straight to the phone book and made the call.

A woman's voice, slightly surprised, said from the other end: "Chen, you're still awake?"

Chen Nuo leaned against the headboard and said in English, somewhat annoyed, "I'm awake. I saw what you said in your text message. Let me tell you, I'm definitely angrier than he is about this."

“I know.” Ivanka’s voice was deliberately lowered on the phone. “It was indeed Daddy’s fault. I told him after he was on the show, and I know you’ll be angry.”

"Heh, he's brainless, speaks recklessly, thinks the whole world owes him something, and that no one dares to do anything to him. You were there when he saw the invitation, and you know what I said, right? I trusted him completely. And what happened? He didn't take a single word I said to heart! And I'm still his biggest creditor; he still owes me tens of millions of dollars! Ivanka, it's not that I'm being mean to your father, but you have to understand, he made me completely lose face in front of Mark!"

"Yes, I completely agree with you. I just want to say... Lameria told me that after receiving your call, he didn't sleep a wink last night and is now throwing a tantrum in his office over something trivial. I haven't seen him like this in years."

Chen Nuo sneered, "I think that's because no one has criticized him for many years."

"It seems so. At least in my memory, you should be the first person to say that directly to him..." Chen Nuo didn't know if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Ivanka's voice on the phone seemed to have a hint of laughter.

Really? Her dad got scolded, and she can still laugh? She seems like a filial daughter.

"...the people who say he has Alzheimer's disease."

Chen Nuo paused for a moment, then said, "Did I say that?"

“Yes, you did. Lameria told me. Donald had the phone on speakerphone, and Lameria heard it all clearly. He was so angry that he hung up immediately.”

At this moment, Chen Nuo really couldn't remember what he had said in the heat of the moment. But since he said he had, then he might as well have said it.

"So what?" he scoffed. "Isn't his behavior just like that of someone with dementia?"

Ivanka said, “Chen, although he’s not young, I can assure you, his mind is still sharp and his body is quite healthy. He hasn’t reached that point yet. He’s just… like you said, over the years, he’s been spoiled by all those sycophants around him. Sometimes, even our family can’t stand him. This time, I have to say, Xiao Tang and I both feel that perhaps having you step in and teach him a lesson wouldn’t be a bad thing for any of us.”

"Ha, what kind of lesson is this?" Chen Nuo scoffed. "I just cursed him out. How can he make up for the damage he caused to my reputation and image? What did Mark Zuckerberg do wrong? This is his wedding! It only happens once in a lifetime!"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then Ivanka said softly, "Chen, you're such a good person. You're so good to your friends."

Chen Nuo said indifferently, "It's alright."

"But I think Donald is your friend too, isn't he?"

"In the past, but not necessarily now."

"Please, Chen, think about all the happy times you two had together. Like that time we went out to sea together, how fun it was. And the Mar-a-Lago barbecue last December, you were promoting Twilight, but you still came. He was so happy, and he even grilled a lot of chicken wings for you himself, remember?"

Chen Nuo said impatiently, "What exactly are you trying to say, Ivanka?"

"What I want to say is that I can see that he cherishes his friendship with you. Otherwise, given his temper, he wouldn't be so irritable at work. He would never lose his temper like this with anyone else..."

"Wait, you don't mean you want me to apologize to him, do you?" Chen Nuo interrupted. "Let me tell you, absolutely not. The condition for me to talk to him now is that he must apologize to me, understand?"

Ivanka said, "Please, don't do this, for his age, okay? Of course, I don't want you to apologize to him, because he really did make a mistake. I just think that maybe you two should talk face to face. I think many problems can be solved if the two of you sit down together."

"hehe."

"Chen, I know you're coming to New York tomorrow for Facebook's IPO, right?"

"and then?"

"...Lamelia said she invited you to our home, which you can assume has nothing to do with Donald."

Chen Nuo asked, "Is she next to you?"

“Yes. Please, Chen, for my sake…”

Chen Nuo remained silent.

Ivanka continued, "You're just here for a meal, to see him, to talk to him in person. Even if you need him to apologize to you in person, you should still come in person, right... Please, for my sake, okay?" Chen Nuo was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll talk about it when I get to America."

Hearing his tone soften, the other person's tone immediately became more enthusiastic, "Okay, then I'll contact you tomorrow night. Thank you, Chen. I won't disturb your rest any longer. Good night."

"Good night."

The phone hangs up.

Chen Nuo rolled out of bed, intending to go to the toilet.

In this matter concerning Donald, he was truly prepared to demand that Old Tang admit his mistake. He was certain that Old Tang wouldn't back down unless Old Tang gave a clear explanation; if Old Tang didn't make a sound argument, then so be it, it wouldn't be a big deal.

He's said to be the future leader of the United States, but so what?
He's just a Chinese citizen, what right do you have to tell him what to do?

Besides, the butterfly effect is unpredictable. Don't forget, the Netherlands won the 2010 South Africa World Cup, and it's questionable whether Donald Trump will still be in power four years from now.

hum.

After leaving the bathroom, Chen Nuo prepared to return to her bedroom to sleep.

When I reached the door, I suddenly stopped.

I listened intently.

Then, I walked to the door and looked through the peephole.

No one.

He thought for a moment, turned the handle, and pulled the door open.

A soft "ah" was uttered.

A slender, plump body suddenly fell flat on its back on the ground.

Looking at the long-haired girl on the ground, Chen Nuo frowned and said, "What's wrong with you? Sleeping in front of my door and snoring? Are you crazy?"

Dilraba hurriedly scrambled to her feet, her face flushed, and stammered, "I, no, I. I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, it's me."

"Alright, you can't even speak clearly," Chen Nuo interrupted. "Why aren't you going back to sleep? What are you planning to do?"

"I...I really know I was wrong. Mr. Chen, please give me another chance."

Dilraba lowered her head as she spoke, tears streaming down her long eyelashes one by one.

Chen Nuo said calmly, "I didn't deny you a chance. Don't worry, you'll have your chance. Okay, go back to sleep."

Dilraba seemed rooted to the spot, ignoring him and shaking her head vigorously, saying, "No, it's not like that, Mr. Chen, I..."

At that moment, Chen Nuo heard the sound of a door opening in the distance down the corridor.

He frowned and looked at the woman in front of him, who was wearing a low-cut, high-slit dress that was now wrinkled from sleeping and had rolled around on the floor. She was disheveled, with her head down and tears streaming down her face, and he couldn't get rid of her.

Having no other choice, he said, "Close the door and come in."

After saying that, he turned around and walked into the living room.

He hadn't finished the juice that Gulnazar had given him earlier, so he left it on the coffee table.

He walked over, picked it up, gulped down two mouthfuls, and then sat down on the sofa.

Dilraba closed the door and walked over, standing in front of him.

He looked at the silent woman in front of him, whose eyes were a little red, and said bluntly, "I'll give you five minutes to explain what you want. Now, start the timer."

Looking at the man in front of her, Dilraba thought about many things in that instant.

From initially signing up for Huanxin with some reluctance, to later gaining special treatment from teachers and classmates at school because of that contract, to participating in the show and receiving countless envious and jealous comments on social media, and finally learning that, apart from that crazy person who withdrew from the competition, she was the only one eliminated.

At that moment, she truly panicked.

Before this, she didn't deny that she felt a sense of superiority. She could sense that the company boss valued her highly; otherwise, he wouldn't have personally come to her to sign the contract.

The more she stayed in the entertainment industry, the more she understood the weight of the name Chen Nuo, and the more she realized how rare her opportunities were.

You should know that even Yang Zi had to go through a lot of hard work to get into Huanxin!
Therefore, she's really gotten arrogant these past two years. Even recently, when she was randomly selected to go on stage and was scolded by the person in front of her, she didn't seem to care. And now, she's been invited to participate in a variety show, hasn't she?

Until just now.

Just as she was feeling lost and confused because of her sudden elimination, she overheard some comments made by a staff member who was staying on the same floor of the hotel as her during a post-interview.

"She didn't know she was wrong; she knew she was finished."

These words struck her like a bolt from the blue.

It slashed her from the sky and brought her to the ground in an instant.

She's not stupid; having spent so long at the Beijing Film Academy, she's heard countless stories, big and small, about the entertainment industry.

In that instant, Dilraba realized that if she didn't do something, if she didn't realize that she wasn't a special person in his eyes, then she was truly finished.

Her contract was for a full 10 years!
With Huanxin's financial resources and status in the Chinese entertainment industry and even society, what can she do if she is sidelined for ten years?
Nothing can be done!
All I can do is wait for my youth to fade away. The best outcome might be for me to go back to XJ and become a dancer again.

The thought of this outcome sent chills down her spine, even though she had already witnessed the splendor of the world.

When she came this time, she was really determined that no matter what she did, she would definitely ask for forgiveness.

She wouldn't have left even if we had told her to!
But he didn't dare knock on the door, so he just sat on the floor leaning against the door in a daze, and before he knew it, he had fallen asleep.

"Mr. Chen, I..."

Dilraba spoke, crying as she spoke, truly a pitiful sight, like a pear blossom in the rain.

But Chen Nuo is neither me nor you.

He'll meet more beautiful women in the future... no, I mean, more than you and I have ever seen. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say we're experiencing aesthetic fatigue.

Although he thought Dilraba had big eyes and a high nose, and her features were top-notch in China, and she wasn't ugly when she cried, he was considering it from an objective perspective and didn't have any lustful thoughts.

"...I beg you, Mr. Chen, give me a chance. I will prove to you that I will act well, I will correct my attitude, and I will not let you down again. I swear to God, if I, Dilireba Dilmurat, do not keep my word, may I never have peace for the rest of my life."

After saying that, Dilraba sniffed and looked over with her red eyes.

Then, noticing the man's gaze lingering over her body, she felt a little uncomfortable and rubbed her legs together.

Chen Nuo paid no attention to Dilraba's little actions. After admiring her long legs, slender waist, and graceful figure, he felt that this woman, like Gulnazar, indeed possessed an exotic charm different from Han Chinese girls; in fact, she was quite a beauty.

If she were to be packaged and take the same pure yet sexy route as Fan Binbing, her appeal to male fans would be absolutely immense.

Especially since it's only 2012, and the era is still in its infancy, the so-called "Four Little Golden Flowers" and "Four Great Golden Flowers" on the market are all of the same type.

There really isn't another one like his old flame. It seems that only the one in front of him is somewhat close.

Chen Nuo was somewhat satisfied and said, "You don't need to think about going back to this variety show for now..."

Dilraba said urgently, "President Chen..."

Chen Nuo said impatiently, "Let me finish."

Dilraba was startled and immediately shrank back, saying timidly, "Oh, okay."

"The rules aren't set for you alone, nor are they child's play. It's not like I can tell you to go back and you can just do it. What will others think of me? What will they think of our company? If you miss out, you miss out, and there's nothing I can do about it. However, I might have another opportunity that I can offer you."

Chen Nuo crossed his legs and said, "It's too late, and I don't want to beat around the bush. I'll be blunt: this is your last chance. After you start school in September, the company might arrange for you to audition for a movie. If you get the audition, then you've passed. If not, then after you finish filming the TV series the company has prepared for you guys, if it doesn't become popular, you're on your own. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Dilraba was immediately thrilled and nodded hurriedly, saying, "Understood! Mr. Chen, thank you. I will definitely not let you down this time."

Chen Nuo nodded and said, "This movie doesn't require much in terms of acting skills, but it does require a lot in terms of appearance. So, go back and take good care of your face and your figure. Looking at you, I feel your waist is a bit thick. What's your waist size now?"

"...60."

"What about bust and hip measurements?"

“86, 90,” Dilraba said, blushing.

"86, 60, 90... Your butt is a bit big and your waist is a bit thick. You should go back and lose some weight in the next two months."

"Mr. Chen, I'm not fat!" Dilraba was always praised for her beauty, and she had never heard anyone say such a thing before. She couldn't help but blurt out, "It's because of the clothes. This dress makes me look a little chubby. Would you like me to take it off so you can see?"

Okay, then take it off.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Chen Nuo still had a shred of reason and swallowed them back.

No matter how official the business is, it's still somewhat inappropriate to have a female college student subordinate undress in front of you for a physical examination.

"What nonsense are you spouting?" he scolded. "All you do all day is spout this nonsense. Go back and work on your acting skills. Even though their requirements aren't high, it doesn't mean there aren't any. If you're not chosen, you'll be working as an extra in Hengdian, just like that Teng Fei today, do you hear me!"

After being scolded by him, Dilraba realized that she had been too blunt and was extremely embarrassed. She blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Yes, I understand."

"get out!"

"Okay, Mr. Chen, then I'll be going. Goodbye, Mr. Chen!"

"you……"

Chen Nuo was about to curse again, but Dilraba had already run away as if fleeing.

There was a click.

The door opened and closed.

She is gone; only a faint scent of perfume remains in the room.

Chen Nuo couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

If someone could capture the vividness and beauty of saying "I'm leaving" during their performance today, even just a fraction of it, how could they possibly be eliminated?
He said it was his last chance, but in reality, he still lied.

Perhaps for idol Dilraba, this really is the last chance.

But for actress Dilraba, there is actually no chance left.

unless……

No unless.

If she could act in "Tiny Times," then she wouldn't be Dilraba.

He stood up and yawned.

Finally, after a long day, we can rest now.

Ps:

Today, July 28th, marks exactly one year since I published my book.

They work 365 days a year without taking a single day off.

Regardless of holidays or physical condition, I have updated at least 4000 words.

Just think about it, it's even more tiring than carrying bricks.