The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 274: The "Real Steel" series is experiencing a second wave of popularity! Jasmine tea has appeared in my refrigerator.

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At the end of August, a sci-fi blockbuster, "Gravity," was released.

The film stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

Just by looking at the male and female leads, you can tell that this is likely to be a very good movie.

This film followed "Art Students" and became the most popular sci-fi blockbuster in the market in September.

The film opened with a unique long take and immersive 3D effects, which sparked widespread discussion.

The film opens with an unedited long shot of space within 13 minutes, combined with 360-degree dynamic photography, which accurately simulates the feeling of floating in a zero-gravity environment, providing the audience with a tremendous sense of immersion.

Watching this movie in a theater will likely give viewers the feeling of being in space, and may even cause very uncomfortable physiological dizziness due to the weightlessness scenes.

……

However, unlike the other timeline...

This movie was not hyped by the media after its release.

James Cameron, however, did not declare: "This is the best space movie in film history!"

In contrast.

James Cameron also gave an interview, but his tone was very indifferent, even slightly disdainful.

"Compared to Real Steel 3, this movie's plot is somewhat monotonous, and in terms of visual effects, it's not much better. It's just a half-hearted gimmick."

The biggest selling point of the movie "Gravity" is that, in order to present a realistic space environment, the production team designed a huge LED background screen to simulate the dynamic light and shadow in space.

In addition, there is a breakthrough in sound design.

The use of distinct sound effects, such as breathing sounds and radio noise, enhances the sense of loneliness and crisis in the universe, thus enriching the audience's viewing experience.

but……

All of these techniques have already been used in Real Steel 3.

Moreover, the dreamlike spatial distortion experienced when traversing the wormhole in "Real Steel 3" provided the audience with an unparalleled experience.

It felt as if I had personally accompanied the mech hunter team through the time-space wormhole.

Compared to that, the 13-minute long shot of space at the beginning of "Gravity" and the Earth landscapes it shows seem insignificant.

Therefore, many viewers who went to the cinema to watch "Gravity" felt no excitement at all, but rather bored.

Looking back, they took another look at the immersive experience of traversing wormholes in Real Steel 3.

Upon arriving on planet RT-1, they are subjected to a terrifying tsunami, completely frozen by negative energy factors, and various other spectacular special effects.

Not to mention the incredible special effects of a supermassive black hole devouring a star.

And then there was the arrival of Empress Alita, the awe-inspiring moment when gods and demons merged.

"If Alfonso Cuarón can win Best Director this year for 'Gravity,' then I strongly suggest that a Best Director of the 21st Century award be given to Antonio!"

"I agree!"

"Antonio is unbeatable when it comes to making sci-fi films!"

"Antonio, although your film 'Art Students' is very good, and your acting is explosive, even more sophisticated than Quentin Tarantino's, I still prefer your science fiction films!"

"Please come back soon, Antonio... How will our family spend this wonderful Christmas without you?"

I don't know how much money was spent on the promotion of "Gravity".

Based on past performance, this film would most likely win seven Oscars in 2014: Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Editing and Sound Mixing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Score.
However, North American netizens compared last year's "Real Steel 3" with the movie "Gravity".

They suddenly realized that Real Steel 3 completely outclassed Gravity, the so-called "best space movie," in every aspect.

At this point, even North American audiences couldn't stand it anymore, feeling that the Oscars were suppressing Lu Zhiyuan and preventing him from becoming the best science fiction director in history!
In a fit of anger, Lu Zhiyuan decided not to make any science fiction films this year and to go straight to drama films.

Isn't the Oscars about pursuing art?
Is it about exploring the depths of human nature?
OK!

Is the character of Antonio artistic enough?

Is it a sufficiently human exploration?

The so-called exploration of human nature... as long as the performance is crazy enough, hysterical enough, and struggling enough, like a devil crawling out of hell.

The more distorted it is, the more art it becomes!
Oscar, are you going to continue to suppress him?
It can't be contained anymore!

"Ha ha!"

"The pressure was put on Matthew McConaughey."

"I heard that he lost 45 kilograms in order to capture the appearance of an AIDS patient in the late stages... That's really crazy."

"But after seeing Antonio's manic behavior of throwing US dollars on the rooftop, I simply couldn't imagine that Matthew McConaughey could portray the temperament of such a mad artist."

"Don't worry, Matthew McConaughey could never pull it off. His acting style is mostly understated and profound, completely different from Antonio's."

"In terms of dramatic expression, Antonio is simply too eccentric. In my heart, he is the 'Art Student' and no one can replace him!"

"Antonio is a genius, and a madman."

"The Oscars deliberately suppressed him, preventing him from winning Best Director for four consecutive years. As a result, he changed careers and will most likely win Best Actor this year!"

"If I were an Oscar judge, I would definitely vote for him unanimously!"

The name "Lu Zhiyuan" is too difficult for Western audiences to pronounce, while the character "Antonio" instantly won them over.

A priceless treasure!
What a beautiful name.

Empress Alita bestowed upon Lu Zhiyuan, Antonio, this great name!

If Alfonso Cuarón wins Best Director this year for Gravity, what about Real Steel 3 last year?
Both are science fiction movies, and both are special effects blockbusters.

Gravity can win Best Director, but Real Steel 3 can't.
Is it simply because the plot of Real Steel 3 is more exciting and richer than that of Gravity?

What kind of logic is this?

That's completely unreasonable.

Even North American audiences disagreed.

……

No one expected that after the release of "Gravity", it would actually boost the popularity of "Real Steel 3" and significantly increase the number of views on streaming websites.

Most viewers, after watching Gravity, will inevitably think of Real Steel 3.

The latter is more awe-inspiring.

Whether it's the visual effects, the viewing experience, the acting, or the final twist, it's all about the film.

They could even see a special kind of "art student" vibe in "Real Steel 3"!

"Guys, after watching 'Art Students,' go watch the 'Real Steel' series. Trust me, you'll discover a whole new world and have a completely new movie-watching experience!"

"This is absolutely fantastic!"

"Let's imagine... Hybna and Antonio have a child named Alita, and then they are wanted worldwide and have to live under assumed names."

"At this time, Neo from The Matrix, feeling troubled, went on vacation to Italy, where he saw the lovely Alita and, by chance, brought her back to America and raised her."

"Soon after, Ms. T from YG Group, who is a friend of Antonio, discovered Alita's existence because Alita looks exactly like Hybna."

"So, Ms. T wanted to bring Alita back and tell her the truth... but Alita misunderstood, and the two sides fought. Even in her last moments, Alita plotted against Ms. T, trying to seize YG Entertainment."

"However, in the end, the misunderstanding was cleared up. Alita learned the whole truth from Ms. T's chip. She learned that YG Corporation was founded by her father (Antonio). Therefore, she naturally became the heiress of YG Corporation."

"I think this is the truth of all the stories!"

"Otherwise, why would everyone treat Alita with such respect when she first arrived at YG Entertainment?"

"Although her AI chip grants her unparalleled combat power and mastery of digital technology, there are also humans at YG Corporation. Those human scientists also hold Alita in high esteem."

"When I was watching the Real Steel series, I was always puzzled."

"Now I understand completely."

"Because the founder of YG Entertainment is Alita's father, Antonio... All the company's veterans know this truth!"

"They see Alita as the true successor of the company! Ms. T is just a housekeeper at YG Group. Her job is simply to develop the company and wait for Alita to take over."

What the hell!

Talent!
How can these be connected?
Moreover, the logic is absolutely flawless.

Once this logical chain was established, fans of the Real Steel series immediately regarded the film Art Student as a prequel to the film Upgrade.

This story tells the tale of Empress Alita's parents!
Only genius and mad parents could give birth to a beautiful child like Alita, who is both crazy and smart!

Keanu Reeves won't do.

In the "Real Steel" series, he played a blue-collar worker named Gray, who didn't seem like a smart person at all.

Instead, they are full of the characteristics of honest people.

Even the amazing birthday gift Alita prepared for him, from YG Entertainment, he refused... To this day, viewers still can't understand what he was thinking.

At the time, many viewers couldn't understand how someone as smart as Alita could have such a stubborn and foolish father.

Now, it seems we've found the answer.

……

"Haha."

At home, Dilraba saw some screenshots from North American movie forums that James had sent her, and she immediately burst into laughter.

"Honey, if we have a daughter in the future, how about we name her Alita?"

The daughter born to Hybna should be named Alita! Regardless of what others think, Dilraba feels a strong connection to the character.

"Aren't you Alita? Our daughter is also named Alita? I feel a little strange."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't know how to describe it.

Moreover, his surname is Lu, and his daughter's name is Alita, so it becomes Lu Alita... If you pronounce it quickly, it's Lolita.
This is so bizarre!

“Honey, ‘Art Students’ has been an unprecedented box office success. The estimated profit for the entire period is over 5 million US dollars.”

"Currently, the valuations of several companies that we cooperate with, such as Starlight Media, Huayi Brothers, and New Classics Media, have all skyrocketed."

Before the release of "Art Students", Dilraba had already sold all her shares in Huayi Brothers.

Who knew that Huayi Brothers' stock would rise by another 50% in that month.

She lost the equivalent of 4 million!

Of course, in the stock market, no one can sell at the absolute peak. Dilraba is already very satisfied with earning an 8-fold profit.

But who would complain about having too much money?
"Honey, I currently have about 10 billion in cash. I can't possibly spend all that money. Is there anything you want?"

"How about I go to Christie's auction house and buy you a few world-famous paintings?"

World-famous paintings are extremely rare, and their value will definitely continue to appreciate in the future.

As a financial product, it's definitely better than a house.

Moreover, by doing this, Dilraba can also win Lu Zhiyuan's favor.

Dilraba recently disguised herself and went to see the movie "Art Students" several times with a few of her girlfriends.

Every time she saw it, she felt as if honey was flowing through her heart.

When Lu Zhiyuan threw US dollars off the rooftop, it was absolutely awesome.

Every time she sees this scene, she can't help but want to take out her phone and post a Weibo: How can my husband be so handsome?
"No need."

Having acquired a painting of Monet's "Water Lilies," Lu Zhiyuan had no regrets in this life.

Some things bring immense joy when you receive them for the first time.

The second and third times, although I was still happy, the feeling wasn't unique anymore.

"Honey, what do you want? I'll buy you a new car, okay? The latest Rolls-Royce, I heard it's very comfortable to ride in."

Dilraba hadn't thought about buying Lu Zhiyuan a cool sports car.

Even if Lu Zhiyuan drives a BYD F0, he can still attract countless young girls. If he drove a sports car, Dilraba couldn't even imagine how many rivals she would have.

"No need. The Maybach is fine."

Lu Zhiyuan knew what Dilraba was thinking, smiled and pinched her chin, then asked, "Dilraba, do you know what the theme of the movie 'Godzilla' is?"

Ultraman fighting monsters?

Oh, there's no Ultraman in this movie.

It's monsters fighting monsters!

Reba thought for a moment and said, "It should be nuclear radiation, environmental issues, and humanity's reflection on environmental pollution."

"Yes."

Lu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, "My [Huo Tun] is so smart and cute."

Hotun means wife in Uyghur.

Hearing Lu Zhiyuan affectionately call her "Huo Tun," Reba felt overjoyed.

She liked this about Lu Zhiyuan the most.

Lu Zhiyuan is very fond of Uyghur culture and can speak Uyghur himself. It's as if he had a passionate love affair with a Uyghur girl in his past life, and now he's letting her take over his life.

Reba is someone who loves her hometown very much.

Wherever she goes, she likes to promote products from her hometown to others.

Whether it's food, culture, or even her dresses, she likes to embroider flowers unique to her hometown.

Not to mention, the home's decor is entirely in the Turpan style!

"Nuclear radiation, in the final analysis, is still an energy issue."

"The development of human civilization has basically followed the different demands for energy."

The robot dog and drone in the movie "Art Students" made Yuan Technology a sensation around the world, and Lu Zhiyuan completely established his persona as a robot director.

Everyone realized that he wasn't making a science fiction movie; he was creating a science fiction future.

After this public opinion emerged, the Real Steel series experienced a terrifying second spring on streaming platforms.

Many people are rewatching the series, trying to deduce what the future world will look like.

This movie-watching craze allowed Lu Zhiyuan to reap huge profits in terms of copyright.

Of course, Starlight Entertainment and Universal Pictures reaped even greater benefits.

Because these two companies own more copyright shares.

Lu Zhiyuan wants to make another Godzilla movie!
The dreamlike synergy between reality and film is the best kind of advertising.

"In the 18th century, Britain made a breakthrough in steam engine technology, and from then on, coal replaced firewood and became the dominant energy source."

"Coal-powered factories and railways greatly improved production efficiency, propelling the First Industrial Revolution and giving birth to industrial civilization."

"Through the use of coal, Britain's industrial efficiency increased eightfold within 50 years, making the country the empire on which the sun never sets!"

"In the 19th century, the invention of the internal combustion engine and the widespread use of electricity began to spur the Second Industrial Revolution."

"During this period, the United States took the lead in electrification. Oil reshaped the entire transportation system, the Ford Model T went into mass production, and electricity was transmitted over long distances."

"In the energy sector, the shift from coal-driven to electricity-driven production significantly boosted the United States' productivity, allowing it to overtake Britain and become the world's most powerful industrial nation, pioneering urbanization and modernization!"

Lu Zhiyuan then shared this knowledge with Reba.

Reba involuntarily widened her eyes.

So handsome!
Whenever Lu Zhiyuan talks about these things, his whole demeanor is just like that of a certain old friend, full of incredibly powerful appeal!

At least, Reba has been deeply captivated and has become a follower of Lu Zhiyuan.

"Honey, what do you want me to do? Tell me! You're the head of the household, I'll do whatever you say."

Dilraba's own consumption desire is very low, just like Lu Zhiyuan's.

Besides attending events or appearing in public with Lu Zhiyuan, she would choose very luxurious jewelry and dresses to avoid embarrassing him.

At other times, she is no different from any other Uyghur girl.

They can take good care of the family.

"What I mean is that humanity is about to usher in the third energy revolution. Seize this opportunity, and you might become the empress of the new energy sector."

Lu Zhiyuan and Gao Yuanyuan partnered to start a robotics company.

This robotics company also has cross-shareholdings with DJI drones.

In the future, these two companies, in addition to influencing people's livelihoods, could become super-military weapons in the event of war.

Especially now, after Yuan Technology signed a $10 billion order with a Middle Eastern consortium, Gao Yuanyuan became an overnight sensation worldwide.

She transformed from an ordinary female celebrity into a rising star in the tech world.

Even female celebrities in the entertainment industry who achieve the highest level of success, like Dilraba Dilmurat, becoming the best actress in film history, are still subject to scrutiny.

Even so, Dilraba's status cannot be compared to that of a CEO who can influence global technology.

This transformation in identity made Gao Yuanyuan's status unattainable overnight.

Even Dilraba, the first leading actress in film history, pales in comparison to Gao Yuanyuan.

"LONGi Green Energy, the company's market value is around 80 billion yuan, and it is currently even in the process of losing money."

"In addition, they lack cash flow."

“But we have plenty of cash on hand.”

"First, you should have someone acquire enough shares of this company on the secondary market. Then, find a professional to negotiate with the company's senior management to conduct a large-scale private placement and get you into the board of directors."

“Your hometown has many places that are very suitable for photovoltaic power generation. Next, we can ask the company to cooperate with the local government to set up a factory and start a photovoltaic power station project.”

"This will benefit the company, you, and your hometown."

Photovoltaic new energy is a highly cyclical industry.

However, getting involved in 2013 means entering the industry at its very beginning. Although infighting is inevitable in the future, at least a 60-fold increase can be expected!

Moreover, this is indeed a key national project and the direction for future energy reform.

As long as the direction is right, what do a few hardships along the way matter?
……

The Godzilla movie project can even have a dream-like crossover with the real-world energy revolution?

After hearing what Lu Zhiyuan said, Reba was completely stunned.

She always thought of herself as a smart person.

Looking at the entertainment industry, female celebrities as smart and lovely as her are extremely rare.

However, her cleverness seems to amount to nothing in the face of Lu Zhiyuan's profound wisdom, which sees through the course of history.

At that moment, Dilraba suddenly realized that Lu Zhiyuan was not just a simple person in the entertainment industry.

He was a painter who switched careers.

Deep down, Lu Zhiyuan probably doesn't see himself as a star or a director... He simply wants to make a name for himself in history!
When anything is done to its extreme, it becomes art.

He's not here to be a director or a star; he's here to be an artist!
This is probably what they mean by "dimensional reduction attack".

"That's the general direction. For specific procedures, you can consult a professional later."

At Lu Zhiyuan's level, as long as he doesn't act recklessly, no one will cheat him out of money in normal business dealings.

Because he can get local officials to intervene.

For example, when collaborating with LONGi Green Energy on a photovoltaic project, he directly had Reba, a proud Uyghur, come forward and contact the local officials in Reba's hometown.

In this situation, who would dare to cheat them out of their money?
If anyone dares to swindle their money, Lu Zhiyuan can just say a few words at the Oscars and it will cause a worldwide sensation.

No one can take the blame for this!
Unless, this person no longer wants to live in the country.

"Alright, you can rest at home. I have an appointment with Schwarzschild this afternoon to discuss the special effects for the movie Godzilla."

Lu Zhiyuan has always been meticulous about special effects.

The special effects in the movie "Godzilla" are not that different from those in "Pacific Rim"; both are monster disaster movies.

But two years have passed, and he can't live off his past achievements.

New technological breakthroughs are essential!
However, that old rascal Schwarzschild is now trying to live off his past achievements... Lu Zhiyuan has to go and personally urge him on.

"Honey, wait a minute."

Reba called out to Lu Zhiyuan.

"what happened?"

Lu Zhiyuan thought something was wrong and turned to look at Reba.

Unexpectedly, Dilraba hugged Lu Zhiyuan and gave him a deep farewell kiss: "Honey, remember to come home early."

It's okay to cheat on your boyfriend with food outside, but remember to come home.

"I will be back for dinner on time."

Lu Zhiyuan rubbed Reba's cheek, then turned and drove away.

Living near Hongluo Temple, it only takes 10 minutes to drive to the company "Black Hole Vision," making my commute to work very pleasant.

……

Not long after Lu Zhiyuan left.

Reba started making phone calls everywhere, inquiring about the photovoltaic new energy project and what exactly was going on.
Lu Zhiyuan never speaks without a purpose.

Clearly, this project has great potential, and if it goes well, Dilraba feels that her net worth could increase several times over.

While the entertainment industry can be quite lucrative, it's just a tiny speck compared to true tech giants and energy giants.

Earning 100 billion in the entertainment industry is already an unprecedented achievement.

Lu Zhiyuan spent four years accumulating over 10 billion yuan in cash and stock equivalents.

Including the valuations of the several companies I own.

For example, YD Pictures is valued at US$200 billion, Yuankun Media at US$20 billion, Black Hole Vision at US$100 billion... Yuan Technology is valued at over US$100 billion.

Lu Zhiyuan's personal net worth, if you do a quick calculation, is at least over 700 billion.

He is probably the highest-paid person in the Chinese entertainment industry right now!
As for whether those people have any shady income behind the scenes... Dilraba hasn't looked into it, so she can't say much.

"My husband is so rich, no wonder Sister Tian Tian, ​​even though she comes from a prestigious family, is still so fond of him!"

Dilraba felt that the pressure on her was increasing.

How can one person keep a man like that by themselves?

……

"Ding-dong." Just then, someone rang the doorbell.

"Who is it?"

Reba glanced at it through the video doorbell.

Outside the door, Gao Yuanyuan stood gracefully, wearing a black dress that deliberately revealed her sexy collarbone.

After a moment's hesitation, Reba opened the door.

Out of hospitality, she invited Gao Yuanyuan in, but said sarcastically, "Sister Cha, my husband isn't home. Dressing so sexily, you're probably wasting your time."

"I'm here to find you."

Gao Yuanyuan sat gracefully on the sofa, placed her designer handbag aside, crossed her legs elegantly, placed her hands on her knees, and looked at Dilraba with a smile.

Dilraba frowned and placed a glass of water in front of Gao Yuanyuan: "What do we have to talk about? Please finish this cup of tea and leave."

"Don't be in such a hurry. Let's finish reading this first."

Gao Yuanyuan turned on the TV and specifically tuned to an interview program.

The program has just begun.

The host is introducing her: "Today, we welcome the hottest star of the year, the most beautiful female CEO in the tech industry, Ms. Gao Yuanyuan!"

"From the leader of the Emei Sect to a rising star in the tech industry, Ms. Gao Yuanyuan, how did you accomplish this transformation?"

obviously.

This is an interview program featuring Gao Yuanyuan.

The host is an old acquaintance; I just interviewed Lu Zhiyuan a while ago.

Today, it's Gao Yuanyuan's turn, the female lead of "Art Student" and a major shareholder of Yuan Technology.

"Dilraba, sit down and watch this show together."

Gao Yuanyuan was stunned when she saw Dilraba. She smiled and pulled Dilraba to her side, where they sat side by side to enjoy the show.

……

On the show.

After the host and Gao Yuanyuan sat down together.

The host asked with a smile, "I have a personal question, which is probably the question most viewers want to know. Are you Wu Xiuqing or Gao Yuanyuan?"

The question was met with thunderous applause.

Wu Xiuqing and Li Wen were wanted worldwide, and then in the movie's post-credits scene, they appeared in China and together founded Far East High Technology.

In reality, Gao Yuanyuan and Lu Zhiyuan jointly founded Yuan Gao Technology and completed a $10 billion order for robot dogs with a Middle Eastern consortium.

This situation has left many viewers wondering whether it's a movie or a news report.
At this point, no one mentions that the character "Wu Xiuqing" was actually played by Liu Shishi.

Liu Shishi, the second female lead, has been completely relegated to the background.

“I am Gao Yuanyuan, and also Wu Xiuqing.”

Picking up the microphone, Gao Yuanyuan smiled shyly: "Gao Yuanyuan met Lu Zhiyuan, and Wu Xiuqing met Li Wen. Movies and reality are the same."

"Wow!"

The audience understood the ambiguous subtext in those words and couldn't help but start discussing it, with some even making jeers.

The host, equally assertive, challenged, "Li Wen saved Wu Xiuqing's life. Director Lu Zhiyuan also saved your life?"

"To some extent, that's a fair assessment."

To everyone's surprise, Gao Yuanyuan nodded with a smile without the slightest hesitation.

A look of reminiscence crossed her face, her pupils trembled slightly, and she spoke gently and slowly, "Some things happened to me in the past."

“During that period, the entire internet was filled with negative news about me. I was afraid to go out and lived in fear every day. I almost developed depression.”

“I called him.”

"He told me not to overthink it, that it's just unnecessary worry. Anyone who believes such baseless rumors has an IQ no higher than 60."

"Because it's been so long, I don't remember the specifics, but at that moment, what he said was very interesting and resolute, and it warmed my whole world."

“Since then, it’s like I’ve been reborn.”

So that's how the story goes.

At this moment, anyone who knows Gao Yuanyuan even slightly can guess what she's talking about: the list of 12 people.

During that period, rumors were rampant.

Gao Yuanyuan is not the only one who has been subjected to cyberbullying.

But Gao Yuanyuan is probably the strongest one; she has always been indifferent to the malicious provocations of reporters.

Netizens initially thought that Gao Yuanyuan had a strong inner strength.

It turns out that it was because she had a strong support system, a close male friend who supported her!
"Li Wen has the love of his life. As far as I know, director Lu Zhiyuan and Ms. Dilraba's relationship is also very stable."

Did Li Wen love Wu Xiuqing in the movie?

The host's fighting spirit is indeed very strong.

With just one sentence, she pushed Gao Yuanyuan into a corner.

This is a very difficult question to answer.

Lu Zhiyuan loved Dilraba, while Li Wen loved Haibuna.

Although Li Wen slept with Wu Xiuqing... did he ever love Wu Xiuqing?

If Gao Yuanyuan answers "I loved you," it will be sensational news... because, in context, Gao Yuanyuan is essentially admitting that Lu Zhiyuan loved her!

Gao Yuanyuan lowered her head and pondered for a while, then shook her head: "His love, how could it be so cheap? I wouldn't say that. At most, it's just a little bit of liking."

Even so, it caused an uproar throughout the audience.

Because Gao Yuanyuan's attitude clearly tells the world that Lu Zhiyuan doesn't love her, and may only admire her a little.

However, she fell in love with Lu Zhiyuan!

She wants to be a mistress again!

The host was a little stunned when he heard Gao Yuanyuan's answer.

She subconsciously turned to look at the director, and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this different from what we agreed on?" Was her answer acceptable?

Don't waste your time, the rest was cut out.

But the director gestured for the host to continue.

At this moment, the host could only bite the bullet and continue the interview: "In the movie 'Art Students,' you played a lover who shared similar interests with Li Wen in the early stages, and a counterfeit money expert who was madly obsessed with Li Wen in the later stages. Which role do you think was more challenging for you?"

"I don't think there's any challenge."

Gao Yuanyuan shook her head and said frankly, "Whether it's Ruan Wen or Wu Xiuqing, my performance had no element of acting."

What is this nonsense?

My performance contained no element of acting whatsoever.
At this moment, not only the host was stunned, but the audience was also stunned.

It took them a while to realize the subtext of that sentence.

Gao Yuanyuan wasn't acting; she was serious!

"Snapped!"

Seeing this, Dilraba couldn't stand it anymore and turned off the TV.

Turning around, Dilraba glared angrily at Gao Yuanyuan: "Are you crazy? Do you know that if this show airs, you'll face a huge backlash from public opinion?"

Previously, Gao Yuanyuan was someone's mistress, but she never responded to it, always saying that she was very silly and naive and was deceived by men.

Now, she's admitted it directly on the show!
She has fallen in love with Lu Zhiyuan!
Like Wu Xiuqing, she knew that Lu Zhiyuan loved someone else, but she didn't mind, even if it meant being a mistress.

"What other public opinion impact could there be? Who would dare to write nonsense?"

Gao Yuanyuan took out a paper news article from her bag and placed it in front of Dilraba.

The news article had a headline that read, "Reprinted from the American magazine, Defense News."

—[Highly advanced robotic dogs will play a significant role in future localized wars!]

Defense News Weekly is a well-known American military and political news publication that provides the latest defense news, analysis, policy, business, and technology information.

This is the world's most authoritative military weekly!
The fact that this company, Far East High Technology, has been featured in the world's most authoritative military weekly demonstrates its significant military value.

"What's your situation right now?"

Dilraba felt a little dizzy.

Gao Yuanyuan seems to have gone mad, but not completely mad; she seems more rational than ever before.

"Nothing much is going on. After filming 'Art Students,' my career as an actor has reached its peak. I have no more ambitions, and I'm preparing to retire from the industry."

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Dilraba calmly: "Since I'm already planning to retire from the entertainment industry, what am I afraid of in terms of scandals? Before I leave, I'll let loose a little, as a way to make up for all the years of being cautious!"

As an actress, she became a global sensation after filming "Art Students".

Although Dilraba's character in this film has stronger tension and better dramatic effect.

But no matter what, she is undoubtedly the leading lady!

Lu Zhiyuan captured the character's stubbornness, elegance, pain, and brokenness in a very beautiful and soul-stirring way.

Her entire character is very three-dimensional.

Many viewers, while envying Haebu, also felt great sympathy for her character.

Li Wen is infatuated with Haibuna.

And wasn't Wu Xiuqing also deeply in love with Li Wen?
Besides the male and female leads, Lu Zhiyuan also brought out the three-dimensionality of Nicolas Cage's character and Wang Baoqiang's character.

Even Emily Blunt's cameo role earned her the title of Britain's most charming actress this year thanks to a few flirtatious lines from "Li Wen".

After all, Antonio, who is ranked number one on the list of the world's 100 most handsome men, invited Emily Blunt to have a cup of coffee multiple times in the movie.

This is enough to highlight Emily Blunt's charm.

"Sister Cha, I don't care if you want to be a mistress, but don't mess with my husband. If you want to create a scandal, go do it with someone else, but don't ruin his reputation."

Gao Yuanyuan is so vicious!
She's retiring from the entertainment industry and doesn't care about scandals anymore.

Anyway, she became a rising star in the military technology circle. Once the scandals reached a certain level, someone would naturally step in to help her smooth things over.

However, Lu Zhiyuan still wants to pursue the best in history, and being burdened with such messy scandals will affect his reputation!
Gao Yuanyuan took a sip of tea, gave a light snort, and said, "Dilraba, what are you pretending for in front of me? Jing Tian already told me how you got to where you are today."

"You're just trying to get Zhiyuan to work on 'Real Steel 3' and won't allow anyone to ruin his pursuit. You, the leading lady, seized this opportunity to become his mistress, and he initially disagreed. You then used the movie to blackmail him!"

"He only agreed out of desperation."

"how?"

"If you can do the first day of the month, why can't I do the fifteenth?"

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Dilraba with a cold smile.

Don't say that it's shameful for me to be a mistress. What's the difference between you and me?
It's simply because Lu Zhiyuan feels sorry for you!
No, he was heartbroken for the best actress in film history that he had created, and he couldn't allow her reputation to be affected in any way, indirectly causing his films to be smeared.

No matter who the female lead is, he will love her very much.

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​you're even telling me this?"

Dilraba gritted her teeth, she was furious.

Why is Jing Tian like this?

so bad!
She's already out of the game, but she's trying to drag herself down with her.

"Dilraba, you don't know, do you?"

"Behind Yuangao Technology is a mysterious private equity fund belonging to a military industrial enterprise in Northwest China. Jing Tian's family has a lot of say in this mysterious fund."

"So, if she wants, she can come to the shareholders' meeting of Yuan Technology."

"Even if she's unhappy, she could significantly impact our company's research and development progress. Of course, she wouldn't do that unless absolutely necessary, as it would harm everyone's interests."

Gao Yuanyuan revealed a little secret to Dilraba.

Seeing Dilraba stunned and frozen in place, Gao Yuanyuan smiled faintly, revealing a hint of sarcasm: "You think Jing Tian doesn't have a backup plan?"

"Everyone in the world knows that your husband likes to tinker with robots. Even if Jing Tian doesn't think of that, the rest of her family aren't stupid."

Dilraba really didn't know!
Lu Zhiyuan hadn't told her any of these things either!

Because of Gao Yuanyuan's presence, Dilraba has always avoided getting involved in high-tech matters, so as not to cause herself any trouble.

Now look what happened... The backstabbing was so brutal that it caught her completely off guard!

"How about it? Think about it."

"Are you willing to accept me, or are you willing to go head-to-head with Jing Tian again? I feel that you have no chance of winning against Jing Tian."

“She is richer than you, has a stronger family background, and is more able to help your husband in his career.”

"Moreover, having lost it once, she will cherish it all the more now that she has it again. She will definitely be very obedient to your husband."

"And you, who were originally her best friend, betrayed her and stole her man. Jing Tian must see you as a thorn in her side and wish she could get rid of you as soon as possible."

As Gao Yuanyuan directly dissected this bloody reality for Dilraba to see.

Dilraba felt a chill all over her body.

Lu Zhiyuan had just put on an unprecedented display of affection for her in front of the whole world, and not long after, the retribution for the sins she had committed came!

The mistress who takes over is born inferior!
Although Lu Zhiyuan never said it, and no one else knew, Dilraba couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

"Sister Tea, you're not that smart. Tell me, who taught you this trick?"

Gao Yuanyuan completely captivated Dilraba this time.

Gao Yuanyuan is preparing to retire from the entertainment industry. Before retiring, she plans to announce to the world that she is Lu Zhiyuan's mistress, which will draw everyone's attention to Lu Zhiyuan.

Then, netizens will frantically investigate Lu Zhiyuan's love life.

At this time, Jing Tian will definitely release some information...

When the truth is revealed, the whole world will suddenly realize that Gao Yuanyuan did not become Lu Zhiyuan's mistress, but rather that Dilraba became Lu Zhiyuan's mistress and stole Jing Tian's boyfriend!

This completely ruined Dilraba's reputation!

Gao Yuanyuan's move was insidious in this respect: she put herself in the situation, used the opponent's strength against them, and revealed the whole truth of what happened back then.

In this way, the biggest beneficiary is Jing Tian!
But how could Dilraba possibly sacrifice her reputation as the leading lady in film history to make Jing Tian famous for recognizing talent?
Therefore, she only had one choice.

That is, to make Gao Yuanyuan really become Lu Zhiyuan's mistress... Then, the story ends here!

Because of Gao Yuanyuan's special status, she can publicly claim that the United States' fear of the advanced technology's robot dogs has led to her being persecuted by public opinion!

The insidious United States wants to suppress advanced technology!

Conspiracy theories, as long as the logic makes sense, are virtually invincible in the public sphere.

Of course, the premise is that the robot dog from Yuan Technology must be the best in the world!

Otherwise, the US will only come to suppress you when it's full and has nothing better to do!

At this very moment, Yuan Technology is number one in the world!

This makes Gao Yuanyuan virtually invincible in terms of public opinion, with a 360-degree three-dimensional defense activated, and the whole country protecting her.

In terms of public opinion, she's the only one who targets others.

Nobody can mess with her!

Number one in the world, that's how confident we are!
"Sister Cha, who taught you this? Such insidious methods are beyond your intelligence to come up with."

Dilraba was really anxious.

Because she couldn't unravel this elaborate scheme.

This elaborate scheme was first devised by Lu Zhiyuan... He used it in the film's promotion.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan was merely using this tactic in the context of promoting her relationship.

All I can say is that Gao Yuanyuan is truly love-struck; she used this ultimate trump card in order to become a mistress and climb the social ladder!
It should be understood that this kind of propaganda can only be carried out once.

If you do it again, it'll be like crying wolf; nobody will believe you!
Gao Yuanyuan could absolutely use her skills to promote the next generation of products from Far East Technology, which would bring huge benefits to the entire company.

Who knew that Gao Yuanyuan would use this weapon of public opinion just to steal her man!

Dilraba couldn't understand it.

My older brother taught me.

Gao Yuanyuan proudly brought up her eldest brother.

A Tsinghua PhD is just that awesome!

Outsmarting someone is so satisfying!

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan slightly parted her lips, revealing a maniacal smile on her face, just like Lu Zhiyuan's.

“I told my older brother that if he doesn’t help me, I’ll jump off the 30th floor of the Far Eastern High-Tech Building. Then I’ll make him do what Zhiyuan does in the movies and scatter paper money for me on the rooftop!”

“My eldest brother is the smartest person I’ve ever met, almost as smart as Zhiyuan… He has no weaknesses, so I have no choice but to threaten to kill myself.”

"Fortunately, I am his weakness."

"In the end, he couldn't bear to see his sister jump off a building in front of him."

You are awesome!
Does having a Tsinghua University PhD brother mean you can do whatever you want?

Seeing that Dilraba seemed to have given in and had nothing more to say, Gao Yuanyuan put on a friendly face.

She stepped forward and took Dilraba's hand: "Dilraba, we've known each other for so long, we should be considered best friends who can talk about anything."

"And have you forgotten?"

"Back then, you were the one who encouraged me to pursue Zhiyuan. You even sold me the 'Poison Girl' perfume. You told me that Zhiyuan loved the scent of this perfume the most."

"Don't worry, I won't be as aggressive as Jing Tian."

"I'm already 34 years old. How many more years of youth and beauty do I have left? When I'm old and faded, I'll despise myself, not even for him, and I'll leave quietly."

"Please let me spend a few years with him before I grow old, okay? Leave me something to remember him by."

Gao Yuanyuan made it sound so pitiful.

Moreover, the perfume "Poison Girl" was indeed sold to Gao Yuanyuan by herself, and she even asked for a high price.

"I don't know. I don't know anything. Don't tell me."

At that moment, although Reba had come to terms with it, she still couldn't accept it. She covered her ears, turned around, and went upstairs.

Seeing this, Gao Yuanyuan laughed.

She knew that Dilraba had already tacitly accepted everything that would happen between her and Lu Zhiyuan, and would definitely not jump out to say anything.

However, her affair with Lu Zhiyuan could not be exposed, nor could it be brought to the attention of Dilraba.

Gao Yuanyuan had already prepared herself mentally for this.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan didn't say anything. She went back to the garage and took a large box of jasmine tea from her car.

She put the bottles of jasmine tea into Reba's refrigerator one by one.

"Fine, let's put in one-third!"

"Don't go too far."

After setting out the jasmine tea, Gao Yuanyuan waved to Reba upstairs and said, "Sister, I'm leaving."

She neither competed for nor fought for the position of the first wife.

To avoid a fight to the death between Dilraba and her.

Reba hesitated for a while before finally coming out before Gao Yuanyuan left, her tone much gentler: "Next time you come, give me a heads-up. I didn't treat you well this time either."

"Ah."

Gao Yuanyuan smiled in a particularly pure and lovely way, and her face even showed a hint of anticipation.

Reba found it somewhat annoying, but she held back. It was much better than Jing Tian coming back and kicking her back to the foot of the Altai Mountains.

……

at dusk.

Lu Zhiyuan returned home.

The weather was still very hot in September. He opened the refrigerator to get a drink.

"So much jasmine tea?"

"what's the situation?"

Lu Zhiyuan was originally prepared to open the refrigerator and see countless grape juices, and he planned to choose the one with the least sweetness.

But, is there jasmine tea?

This should be more thirst-quenching than grape juice.

He opened a bottle, took a few sips, and couldn't help but exclaim, "What brand of jasmine tea is this? It tastes surprisingly good!"

Just then, Reba came downstairs, her eyes filled with grievance, and silently looked at him: "Is the jasmine tea good?"

"It's alright. Not as good as grape juice."

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan's emotional intelligence exploded. Although he didn't know what had happened, he instantly sensed the overwhelming jealousy.

"hey-hey."

Upon hearing this, Reba's face immediately brightened, and she smiled as she hugged Lu Zhiyuan: "Autumn is coming soon, and the body gets dry. Drinking a little jasmine tea occasionally can soothe the throat. I understand."

"You should have one too."

Lu Zhiyuan handed a bottle of jasmine tea to Reba.

Dilraba hesitated for a moment, then took the drink and drank a few sips, saying obediently, "The taste is indeed alright, refreshing and natural. I like it too."

Anyway, it's better than mango juice!

Sweet mango juice paired with sweet grape juice... one of them will definitely be eliminated.

Sweet grape juice paired with refreshing jasmine tea—that should be enough for you to drink for a lifetime, right?

"Honey, today is my ovulation period."

After finishing her jasmine tea, Dilraba winked at Lu Zhiyuan, giving him a knowing look.

"understand!"

Lu Zhiyuan finished the jasmine tea in his bottle in one gulp, then turned around, picked up Reba, and went upstairs!
(End of this chapter)