I'm really good at this.

The two quickly shook hands.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Seeing that the two people who had returned seemed quite happy, Zhang Hong asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"It's alright." Lin Muqing said cheerfully. "You can focus on acting here. We still have some things to plan over there, but we don't have any pressure. Just leave everything to me."

Did I... expose my identity as the director?

Zhang Hong didn't quite understand, but he was too lazy to understand anyway.

Anyway, there's nothing about me that Lin Muqing, this rich and beautiful woman, would do to scam me, so I'll just coast along and get the 200,000 yuan first. As for my TV series... I'll worry about that after I get the 200,000 yuan!

"It's alright, just focus on your acting." Liu Yishou was quite pleased.

Originally, his relationship with Zhang Hong was just a simple and dirty money transaction, and he was worried about how to get on Zhang Hong's good side.

Now it's great, I don't have to give him 200,000, and I can even make him owe me a favor.

Money isn't important; the key is to handle the relationship well.

Zhang Hong had no suspicions; in any case, he was already very happy to have received 200,000 yuan.

I used to browse the internet every day and think that RVs were nothing, and that hundreds of thousands of dollars was just a small amount of money.

But when it came to actually taking out 200,000 yuan, Zhang Hong had never seen so much money at once before!

Therefore, the biggest problem for young people today is that they get too much information from the internet.

If this were in ancient times or before the internet was widespread, as long as they didn't starve, they could chat with people about whether "the emperor used a golden hoe to farm."

But now information is so readily available that you can see everything online about the lives of the rich and powerful: what kind of houses they live in, what kind of food they eat, what kind of cars they drive, and what their daily life and entertainment are like!

The scariest thing is that you can clearly see it, but you know it's something you can never achieve.

So 200,000 is really important to him.

At least if we get married in the future, the bride price will be enough.

Equally pleased, Zhang Hong continued filming the next scene.

This scene depicts an internal meeting where someone questions Zhang Hong's identity, and Zhang Hong, with the director's favoritism, defends himself.

In front of the camera, the bureau chief sits at the head of the table, while other actors dressed in yellow-green military uniforms sit on either side of the long table.

Once everyone was ready, the lights, sound system, and cameras were all in place.

The assistant director, holding the clapperboard, shouted, "Scene 4, Shot 7 of 'Bloody Youth'! Action!"

The show has begun.

At the meeting, someone first accused Zhang Hong, saying that after interrogation, some of the Chinese had confessed, and that Zhang Hong was a traitor!

Zhang Hong frowned slightly and began reciting his lines with the same expression as popular celebrities on set.

Behind the monitor, Liu Yishou exclaimed in admiration, "Sure enough, Xiao Zhang is a genius! His expressions and tone were spot-on! They perfectly captured Zheng Tu's current state of being worried about Liu Meng, concerned about his own situation, and starting to wonder who betrayed him, yet unable to show it!"

There was no glint in Lin Muqing's eyes.

She thought this was normal.

After all, that's Zhang Hong, who was always the "perfect child" since he was a child!

What's the big deal?

The lead actors, who were also watching nearby, were all praising and whispering their compliments.

Only Wang Chen... his expression became even more distorted.

He thought...this is just the usual way popular celebrities perform!

A blank, expressionless face that only furrows its brow, a tone devoid of any emotion—what's the difference between that and me?

Why do I get criticized when I act, but Zhang Hong gets praised?

He felt his life was going too hard...

He felt that he should stop calling himself Wang Chen and just change his name to Wang Suanchen instead!

Of course, Zhang Hong was unaware that someone was both praising and criticizing him.

He simply followed the routine and diligently memorized his lines.

After all, this was worth 200,000 yuan! He had to take it seriously.

Finally, with the director's words, "That's enough for today. Mr. Zheng is an outstanding soldier of our Great Fusang Empire. He wouldn't know many Chinese people, and he would never betray the interests of the Great Fusang Empire. Today's meeting is adjourned, gentlemen."

"Card!"

As the assistant director called "cut," everyone turned to look at the director, Liu Yishou.

Liu Yishou stroked his chin, lost in thought.

He felt that Zhang Hong's performance was acceptable, but not as amazing as the first two scenes.

However, it is still above the passing grade.

But that's not bad!

If a piece of excellent raw jade shines brightly without being carved by the artist, then he won't feel a sense of accomplishment!

"Okay, this one's approved."

Everyone relaxed after Liu Yishou's affirmation.

Only then did Zhang Hong have time to run over to Lin Muqing and ask, "What did you and Director Liu talk about just now?"

"It's nothing, just about future collaborations," Lin Muqing said confidently. "He has already agreed to help promote our TV series."

"This is not bad." Zhang Hong had no objection to it, but he wasn't particularly surprised either.

However, he had another question: "So, what's the price to pay?"

"What do you mean by 'cost'? Why use such harsh language?" Liu Yishou chimed in with a smile.

The way he looked at Zhang Hong was as if he were looking at his own son.

Although he had no son, he only had a daughter.

"The agreed-upon 200,000 yuan fee would be considered a 'ghost hire' fee, and I could help you promote your TV series. However, you'd have to increase your screen time in my production. I even rewrote the script specifically for you!"

As he spoke, Liu Yishou took out a stack of scripts that had already been printed and stuffed them into Zhang Hong's hands: "Go back and take a look, I'm looking forward to your performance!"

Zhang Hong was completely dumbfounded.

Rewrite the script?

Adding more scenes?

That's great news!

For each episode I act in, I can earn an extra 100,000 yuan!

What?! You mean two hundred thousand flew away with his butt sticking out?!

Then what's the point of me acting?

He gritted his teeth and glared at Lin Muqing: "You spendthrift old woman! Do you even know how much 200,000 is? Huh?! Do you even know?!"

Of course, he only said these words in his heart.

Lin Muqing replied with a boastful emoji that said, "How about that? I can do it, right?"

However, if Zhang Hong actually asked that question, she would probably say...

"Two hundred thousand? That's quite a lot. My monthly allowance is less than five hundred thousand."

"What's wrong, Xiao Zhang?" Liu Yishou patted his shoulder, beaming. "Are you especially happy? But don't get too excited. If your acting isn't good, I'll scold you too~"

Look at how happy you are! I, Zhang Hong, am going to ruin your TV series!

He took a deep breath, flashed a bright white smile, and gave Liu Yishou a menacing grin: "Director Liu, I think there was a big problem with that scene just now, and I want to reshoot it."

Just you wait, you old fool!

Taking away someone's livelihood is like killing their parents!

You took away my 200,000 yuan! And you still want to exploit me like a capitalist!

I'm sorry, but I'm going to ruin your TV series!

"Oh?" Liu Yishou raised an eyebrow. Was there an unexpected surprise?

"Alright, alright, there aren't many young people as hardworking and ambitious as you these days." He clapped his hands and instructed the assistant director, "Go, get everyone ready, let's do that scene again."

The assistant director nodded and went to make the arrangements.

Five minutes later, everything was in place.

The scene was reshot.

This time, everyone performed in an orderly manner.

After everyone else had finished questioning him, it was Zhang Hong's turn to defend himself.

But he just stood there, coldly watching the others, without saying a word.

Everyone was stunned.

One of the bureau chiefs reacted quickly.

After all, he had acted opposite Zhang Hong in the previous scene. Seeing Zhang Hong's indifferent eyes and expressionless handsome face, he knew that Zhang Hong was already in character! This young man was building up his emotions!

So he decisively took over the conversation and went straight to saying what he wanted to say to everyone.

Liu Yishou and the others in front of the monitor sat up straight. They knew that this was the calm before the storm.

The moment of epiphany that every good actor experiences has just happened to Zhang Hong.

He remained silent after the director finished speaking, only coldly scanning the room.

Then he remained silent for almost half a minute, his mind filled with the painful fact that his 200,000 yuan had been lost, and the annoying smug faces of Lin Muqing and Liu Yishou.

So he decided to completely deviate from the script.

Just as the atmosphere was getting tense and the assistant director was about to call a stop, he made a move.

Zhang Hong raised his index finger, his brows furrowed, and said in a cold voice, "I have something to tell you all seriously."

All the actors were stunned, and the assistant director, cameraman, lighting technician, and sound engineer all subconsciously looked at the director.

Liu Yishou pursed his lips and waved his hand, telling them to continue taking pictures.

He knew that whether this scene would become a classic depended on this moment!

So, filming of the TV series continued.

Zhang Hong continued, "About my wife and my father."

He put his hands behind his back and looked straight ahead without glancing to the side: "Recently, there have been rumors that my wife, Pan Xiaohui, is having an affair with my father, Deputy Director Zheng."

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Then Zhang Hong raised three fingers and said coldly, "I, Zheng Tu, swear on my honor now. My wife is pure and virtuous. My father is upright and incorruptible, and abstains from women! I, Zheng Tu, have not been cuckolded by anyone!"

Fueled by his anger at losing 200,000 yuan, he slammed his hat onto the conference table and even deliberately knocked over a porcelain cup, shattering it on the floor!

Weren't you guys trying to swindle 200,000 yuan from me?

Then I'll sabotage your production! I'll make sure you can't continue writing the plot! I'll also destroy your props!

Unexpectedly...

"Great!"

Clap clap clap! Clap clap clap! Applause!

Director Liu Yishou's face turned bright red with excitement, and he suddenly stood up and led the applause!

Everyone in the crew (except Wang Suanchen) stood up and applauded with smiles on their faces.

Zhang Hong was stunned.

What... what do you mean by this?

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