This director lacks vision.

Chapter 25 Gao Yuanyuan Takes the Initiative
The next morning, while Jiang Yifeng was having breakfast with Nazha, he received another call from Gao Yuanyuan.

Artistic young women are just that terrifying!
"Director Jiang, are you free tomorrow? Let's meet at a coffee shop and discuss the script together."

"Aren't you busy promoting your movie? Do you have time?"

"Time is like a sponge; you can always squeeze some out."

"I understand. It's like the sea in front of your collarbone. Although it's calmer now, it can still create ripples if you squeeze it."

Gao Yuanyuan: "..."

God's holy gravy! You still say that "Opening the Letter" wasn't intentionally written for me?
Gao Yuanyuan mentally complained, and was so angry that she lost control and ruined her ladylike image.

"Are you coming or not? Tomorrow morning at 10:30, at the Lyon Café in Houhai."

"Sure, tomorrow is Saturday, I'm free then."

"See you tomorrow then!"

Gao Yuanyuan slammed the phone down.

Jiang Yifeng smiled; he was a professional at flirting with women.

Seeing this, Naza just pouted and didn't say anything.

After finishing their meal, the two went to the company together.

Jiang Yifeng is currently working at the company, and his schedule is all arranged.

Filming "King of Bathing" took place from Monday to Tuesday, editing and scriptwriting were done on Wednesday and Thursday, and "Dapeng's Ramblings" was recorded on Friday.

Weekends are Jiang Yifeng's time to recharge.

They usually analyze films or watch instructional videos to learn directing skills.

Today is Friday, and my main task is to record "Dapeng's Ramblings".

The content of this episode, also planned by Jiang Yifeng, is called "Predicting the New Four Little Actresses and Four Little Actors".

In the past two days, Tencent News, together with hundreds of mainstream media outlets in China, gathered millions of netizens and invited hundreds of entertainment reporters to vote and select the four most popular actresses and four most popular actors.

The last time the "Four Little Actresses" were selected was in 2002, and the "Four Little Male Actors" were generally considered to be the best candidates in 2003.

This selection event quickly sparked heated discussions and became a headline in the entertainment section.

Of course, Dapeng would jump on this bandwagon.

Da Peng walked over and said, "Director Jiang, is your prediction true?"

"Yang Mi and Wang Luodan are among the 'Four Little Actresses'? And Lin Shen is among the 'Four Little Male Leads'? I don't even recognize him."

Jiang Yifeng smiled and said, "Lin Shen is Li Xiaowan's son, is that enough?"

Yang Mi is a rising star actress heavily promoted by Rong Xinda, while Wang Luodan is backed by Zhao Baogang and Chang Jihong, as is another young actor, Zhu Yuchen.

What, you're not convinced?

At this time, Yang Mi had not yet appeared in "Chinese Paladin 3" or "Palace 3," and only Guo Xiang was considered a popular character.

Although the resources are good, the popularity is not high.

Wang Luodan's representative work is the third female lead in "Struggle," and Zhu Yuchen is also a supporting actress in "Struggle." As for Lin Shen, he has acted in many dramas, but he has never become famous.

The fact that these individuals were ultimately elected was, of course, due to the efforts of the companies behind them.

Therefore, the announcement of the results for this year's Four Little Actresses and Four Little Actors has sparked huge controversy.

Da Peng sighed, "When you're out in the game, you still need influence. I also want to find a backer!"

Jiang Yifeng suggested, "You're from Northeast China, why don't you find a way to become Zhao Benshan's apprentice? Once you cross the Shanhaiguan Pass, you can always ask Zhao Benshan for help."

Da Peng's success in the entertainment industry can be attributed to two factors: the power of the Sohu platform and his decision to become Zhao Benshan's apprentice next year.

Having a powerful backer is essential for success in the entertainment industry.

Just as Da Peng was about to speak, he noticed Zhang Chaoyang walking in.

"Xiao Jiang, are you free tomorrow? Come with us to Mangshan National Forest Park for a hike."

The weather has been lovely these past few days, with wildflowers in full bloom—perfect for a spring outing.

Now everyone in the company knows that Jiang Yifeng is highly valued and appreciated by the boss, so Zhang Chaoyang no longer hides anything and directly invites Jiang Yifeng to go hiking.

Hearing Zhang Chaoyang's invitation, Dapeng was very envious. He also wanted to go hiking with his boss, as this was a great opportunity for advancement.

But Jiang Yifeng shook his head and said, "I have plans for tomorrow, I can't go."

Zhang Chaoyang was unhappy.

"What agreement?"

"Gao Yuanyuan invited me for coffee, saying she wanted to talk about the script."

"Gao Yuanyuan?"

"Yes, she agreed to make a cameo appearance in my movie. She's already helped me so much and even offered to buy me coffee, so I can't just refuse."

Zhang Chaoyang: "..."

I remembered saying before that Gao Yuanyuan was very busy and I couldn't get an appointment with her.

They also said that Gao Yuanyuan's salary was too high and that it was absolutely impossible for her to make a cameo appearance in Jiang Yifeng's movie.

Zhang Chaoyang was particularly indignant. He asked again, "How did you manage to win over Gao Yuanyuan? Didn't I just call you yesterday?"

"It's very simple. I called Gao Yuanyuan last night, chatted for a while, and she agreed."

She even called me this morning to ask me to meet her tomorrow.

"If you don't believe me, ask Naza."

Zhang Chaoyang looked at Nazha.

Naza glared at Jiang Yifeng and said angrily, "That's right, it was that vixen Gao Yuanyuan who took the initiative!"

These words were immediately endorsed, making Da Peng extremely envious.

If the boss hadn't been there, he would have become an apprentice on the spot.

What Zhao Benshan? He's not even worth a hair on my head, Director Jiang!
Zhang Chaoyang paused for a moment, then exclaimed, "You're really good at sweet-talking people."

Jiang Yifeng quickly took two steps back.

"Boss, watch your mouth, that tone is a bit disgusting."

"Screw you, my orientation is perfectly normal! Call Gao Yuanyuan and ask if she wants to go hiking with us, it'll be more fun with more people."

Zhang Chaoyang has a contradictory personality; sometimes he likes to be alone, and other times he really enjoys being around people.

There was an interesting story circulating in the company: when his assistant Sun Lin invited her classmates to dinner, Zhang Chaoyang wanted to join in the fun.

Of course, in the end, Mr. Zhang paid for everything.

Jiang Yifeng nodded and made a phone call to Gao Yuanyuan.

"Director Jiang, why did you call me, a little ripple, on your own initiative?"

Gao Yuanyuan immediately retorted to Jiang Yifeng, saying that women are just vengeful.

She spoke softly and gently, her words sounding more like a coquettish remark than a sarcastic remark.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chaoyang sensed something was amiss and immediately moved closer to Jiang Yifeng, wanting to hear more clearly.

Dapeng and Nazha also came over, and Hu Qian also came to listen to the gossip.

"Teacher Gao, I have something to do tomorrow and I might not be able to keep our appointment."

"That's not right, Director Jiang. It's not gentlemanly to go back on your word. Also, don't call me Teacher Gao, just call me Yuanyuan."

“Okay, Yuanyuan, I have no choice. Mr. Zhang invited me to go hiking, and I can’t disobey my boss.”

"Hiking? Where?"

"Mangshan National Park"

"That place is great! It's springtime now, perfect for a picnic or outing. I'll come along too."

"Okay, I don't have a car. If it's convenient for you, you can drive and pick me up tomorrow."

"You're really shameless, a grown man, making me, a woman, drive to pick you up."

"Just tell me if you're coming or not."

"You may go, but I need a poem."

"Never mind then, I'll have Mr. Zhang pick me up."

"No, I'll come pick you up. You're such a person, you never suffer a loss."

Jiang Yifeng originally wanted to say something suggestive to flirt with Gao Yuanyuan, but seeing that he was surrounded by onlookers, he changed his mind.

"It's settled then, pick me up at 7:30 tomorrow morning."

"So early?"

"It's better to start early, so we can have breakfast together."

"You don't expect me to treat you to breakfast, do you?"

“You’re so smart!”

Gao Yuanyuan: "..."

"You go ahead with your work, see you tomorrow."

Jiang Yifeng hung up the phone on his own initiative.

Zhang Chaoyang gave him a thumbs up and said with a smile, "You're truly a worthy kid, you took the initiative the whole time and had him completely under your control!"

Dapeng chimed in, "The key is that his girlfriend isn't angry at all; that's the most awesome thing."

Naza pouted, but decided to give her boyfriend face and remain silent.

Jiang Yifeng smiled and said, "You flatter me. Compared to President Zhang, I am still far behind."

Zhang Chaoyang said calmly, "That's true, I always solve problems with money."

If money can't solve it, I'll give up. There's no need to waste too much time on women.

Zhang Chaoyang is a staunch non-marriage advocate and has never had children.

Perhaps due to their family's genes or educational environment, his younger brother even became a monk, known as Master Guoyi.

(End of this chapter)