Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

The cast and crew of "You Are the Apple of My Eye"!

Liu Xiaoli, holding Liu Yifei's hand, said, "Qianqian, Director Chen has a good impression of you. I heard his new movie is already in preparation. This is a fantastic opportunity! We have to find a way..."

Seeing Liu Xiaoli's eager gaze, Liu Yifei interrupted her, her tone unusually resolute and slightly weary: "Mom, Director Chen was just praising me casually; it was just politeness."

She recalled the look Chen Kaige gave her; it was scrutiny, an assessment, but certainly not the kind of positive impression her mother had imagined. It was the gaze of someone standing atop a mountain, looking down at the scenery halfway up the mountainside.

"Sissi, we need to seize every opportunity now. Director Chen has a lot of influence in the industry. As long as he supports you, the problems at Huayi will be easily solved!"

"Mom, don't do this again. I will walk my own path. Instead of thinking about how to get in touch with Director Chen, I should think about how to make a film that Director Chen will actively seek out to collaborate with."

Looking at her daughter's profile, which had suddenly become cold and stubborn, Liu Xiaoli was speechless for a moment. For the first time, she clearly felt that her daughter seemed to have made a certain decision, a decision to no longer be completely under her control.

.......

The dressing room of the "You Are the Apple of My Eye" crew!

The young man leaned back on the sofa, legs crossed, exuding an air of superiority, and said, "Zhang Yang, I'd like you to play a role in my new movie. I'll try my best to make you the first Best Actor award winner among the new generation of actors in the Chinese entertainment industry!"

To be honest, when Fan Bingbing heard the conditions promised by Xiao Daren, she wanted to agree on Zhang Yang's behalf. However, she knew her limits and did not try to persuade Zhang Yang. Instead, she looked at him and gestured for him to agree.

If I'm not mistaken, Xiao Daren's new movie is "The Orphan of Zhao". As for the new generation of film emperors, Zhang Yang doesn't care much about them.

"I'm sorry, Director Chen, my schedule is fully booked for the next two years, so I can only thank you for your kind offer."

Zhang Yang's tone was neither humble nor arrogant, a stark contrast to Liu Xiaoli's deliberate flattery earlier. This surprised Xiao Daren, who then chuckled and said, "Interesting."

To be honest, he had already considered Zhang Yang's refusal, so he wasn't angry. Instead, he asked with increasing interest, "Zhang Yang, I know you're just dabbling in the entertainment industry, but now that you're in, wouldn't it be a waste if you didn't achieve something?"

After saying that, Xiao Daren looked at Zhang Yang with a smile.

To be honest, Xiao Daren's words might be able to manipulate most people, but who is Zhang Yang? He's a time traveler. How could he knowingly jump into a trap?

Looking at the films made by Xiaodaren, apart from "Caught in the Web," none of his films have generated much discussion since the millennium, because his starting point was too high and he has even been ridiculed as having run out of ideas.

"Director Chen, I'm not just dabbling in the entertainment industry; I genuinely want to make a name for myself in it. As for whether I achieve success or not, I don't really care about that."

When Zhang Yang said this, his eyes were very serious, which made Xiao Daren think that Zhang Yang was putting on airs and using this as a means to raise the price.

"Zhang Yang, it's not easy to make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry. Having more friends means having more options, and many hands make light work. Building a strong network of connections will make your path smoother."

Xiao Daren's words carried a somewhat threatening tone, but Zhang Yang didn't care much about it. He had already considered that his words might anger Xiao Daren.

But what can you do if you anger them?

The future of the entertainment industry won't be dictated by old-timers like Xiaodaren. Xiaodaren even referred to Wu Jing as "Brother Jing" during a movie promotion, which shows just how much influence these veteran directors have left in the capital-driven entertainment industry.

"Director Chen, I just said I wanted to make a name for myself in the entertainment industry. If I can't make it in the industry, I'll just go home and inherit the family business!"

Zhang Yang's words left the young man speechless, so he asked persistently, "Zhang Yang, are you really not interested in the title of Best Actor at all?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang laughed, leaving Xiao Daren completely bewildered. He asked, quite displeased, "What are you laughing at?"

Seeing the displeasure on Xiao Daren's face, Zhang Yang quickly explained, "I'm sorry, Director Zhang, I want to clarify that I am a very professional actor and I usually don't laugh on set unless I can't help it."

Obviously, the little expert didn't know this meme. Well, the movie "The Mermaid" hasn't been released yet, so this meme hasn't appeared.

Looking at the little expert with a face full of black lines, Zhang Yang put away his smile and said seriously, "Director Chen, in my opinion, all the Best Actor awards in our domestic entertainment industry are predetermined. Besides, the quality of Best Actor awards in the domestic entertainment industry has never been good. There are always double or triple ties, it's just like playing house."

Zhang Yang's words left Xiao Daren speechless for a moment. After all, lies never hurt people, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

Honestly, if Zhang Yang's words got out, he could forget about working in the entertainment industry. So, Fan Bingbing quickly gave him a look to shut up.

"Zhang Yang, I think you've gotten so caught up in filming that you've lost your mind!!"

After glancing at Fan Bingbing, Xiao Daren suddenly burst into laughter, looking at Zhang Yang with some shock, and said, "Zhang Yang, you've really surprised me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang rolled his eyes.

You'd be pleasantly surprised if I told you the truth?

Do you, old man, have a tendency to be a lesbian?

"To be honest, over the past few years, I've often reflected on what the future of the Chinese film industry should look like, but today, I see the answer in you. If there are more young people like you in the future, then the future of the Chinese film industry will definitely be bright!"

Zhang Yang looked at the little expert with a puzzled expression, lost in thought.

He had no interest in the future development of Chinese films; the only thing he was interested in was how much money they could make.

Seeing that Zhang Yang had made up his mind not to act in his new movie, Xiao Daren didn't say anything more.

"If you have any problems in the entertainment industry in the future, feel free to come to me. I will definitely help you if I can."

After saying that, he stood up, walked to Zhang Yang's side, patted him on the shoulder and continued, "Young man, work hard. The future of the Chinese film industry belongs to you. I hope you won't let me down."

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing, who was standing next to him, was completely relieved.

After all, Xiao Daren's words implied respect for Zhang Yang's choice.

He also promised that he would help Zhang Yang with anything he needed in the future.

This is like having a huge mountain behind you!

Fan Bingbing looked up at Zhang Yang, inwardly cursing: Why is this guy so lucky? Xiao Daren is one of the top directors in the Chinese entertainment industry! If this gets out, his net worth will increase a hundredfold!