Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

Then the two got into the car, which was indeed a luxury car, a white BMW X5, the same one Gao Yuanyuan owned. It didn't have the standard angel headlights, and its appearance had some Land Rover influences, as it was the first SUV produced by BMW after acquiring Land Rover.

"Lu Chuan..."

Wu Hongliang hesitated before speaking, but Yang Che interrupted him, "Old Wu, since you know it's hard to say, then don't say anything. Just say that I find Lu Chuan annoying, that I feel physically disgusted just looking at her."

Wu Hongliang said helplessly, "What did he do to you?"

Yang Che said in a serious tone, "It's just a Chinese citizen's basic sense of social responsibility. Think about it, a spoiled brat raised in an artistic family. If someone like that enters the film and television industry, it's a disgrace to the Chinese arts and culture scene. You can tell his parents this truthfully, haha."

"You're right. This guy works at the Beijing Film Studio, but he insists on having his mother, who works at the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, intervene."

Wu Hongliang gave a wry smile, then opened the door and got out of the car.

Yang Che sighed. Wu Hongliang was a very capable person, but dealing with him in the future would not be as casual as before.

There's nothing I can do. If you bring this up again without giving me face, don't blame me for being rude and giving you the cold shoulder.

Because he was going to Tazhai, Yang Che drove towards the north gate of Beijing Film Studio. When he passed the dormitory area, he saw a young couple who had just come out and were still tidying their clothes.

Anyone with experience could immediately see the lingering signs of spring on them.

Yang Che slammed on the brakes. He recognized the woman on the phone; it was Ma Shu.

He knew the man too; his name was Xiao Tao, the son of Lao Fan from the distribution department of Beijing Film Studio, and a friend of Yu Dong.

The sudden stop of the BMW also caught their attention.

Then they saw Yang Che in the driver's seat with a deep gaze, and instantly froze on the spot. Ma Su's face gradually turned pale, while Xiao Tao forced a smile, scratched his head, and walked towards the car.

Yang Che didn't give him a chance and drove away directly.

Just after arriving at the entrance of Tazhai, he received a call from Yu Dong, who said helplessly, "Boss, Fan Jintao asked me to tell you that he and Ma Shu are truly in love, please don't make things difficult for her."

Yang Che paused for a couple of seconds before understanding what he meant, then laughed and said, "What's it to me? Is this kind of trivial matter even worth making a phone call about?"

Yu Dong chuckled and said, "Boss, you're so awesome you don't need anyone's approval. I'm not that good. Please understand my predicament. I'm just passing on a message."

"Okay, okay, I got it."

Yang Che let out a long sigh after hanging up the phone.

The guy surnamed Han, from the Beijing News, isn't he just trying to save face?

No, the leader didn't even say anything, so you have to understand what they mean. If you understand it wrong, you'll be in trouble.

Yang Che entered the courtyard and saw Liu Chang making a phone call.

Seeing his bewildered and pained expression, she asked, "Why? Just because I wouldn't let you have Liu Rong as the female lead?"

Yang Che didn't listen anymore. Instead, he went inside, lit two cigars, and saw through the window that Liu Chang had finished his call. Then he shook his head at Wu Shixian, Song Xiaofei, Zeng Jian, Lin Mu, and Zhou Liren, who all looked concerned, and said, "I'll go out now."

The two nodded.

Yang Che went outside and put a cigar in Liu Chang's mouth.

Liu Chang, who had just finished making the call, was staring blankly at the door when he spoke with difficulty: "Brother Che, I've been cheated on."

Yang Che paused for a moment while holding the cigar before putting it back in his mouth.

He felt relieved immediately.

Damn it! Reminding a friend about being cheated on is a huge psychological burden, not as easy as pushing a few plates of green vegetables on the dinner table.

Yang Che didn't offer any words of comfort, he just patted him on the back.

As someone who's been through it, he can empathize. These are things you have to bear alone; there's no point in trying to comfort you.

"She didn't do well on her art exams. I told her I could support her, pay her tuition, and find her tutors; all she had to do was focus on preparing for the exams. She refused. Her mother pressured her to use your connections at the Beijing Film Academy, but I stopped her. Then her mother asked me to get the female lead role from Wu Shih-hsien..."

Yang Che roughly understood that this story of hoping one's daughter would become a phoenix was also a story of yearning for progress.

"Brother Che, she said she knew I would become a big shot, but she couldn't wait. I... feel bad, but I don't hate her."

Yang Che wanted to say something, but in the end, he listened silently without uttering a word.

The comforter is prone to developing resistance during the listening process, and then eagerly offers their own opinions. However, these opinions are often one-sided and very likely to backfire.

Therefore, the comforter needs to abandon their deep-seated beliefs, acknowledge their biases, and truly see the problem from both sides' perspectives.

And this is something that cannot be done without great wisdom.

Therefore, it's better not to offer comfort, but to simply listen; that's the greatest help you can give him.

After a long while, Yang Che finished his cigar and patted him on the shoulder.

"Where would you like to go?"

Liu Chang shook his head: "I have no energy, I want to drink, I want to sleep."

"Okay, we'll stick with you."

"No need, we're casting soon, Che-ge, you have your second audition soon..."

"Enough talk, Old Sun, get the charcoal ready and start grilling the meat."

At Yang Che's shout, the people in the courtyard stopped what they were doing and got busy.

After that, everyone took turns offering words of comfort and consolation.

Lin Mu said he found a great place in Shunyi, full of sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen-year-olds, very artistic, and he'd treat them to a relaxing getaway soon; Wu Shixian said not to invite anyone from the entertainment circle next time; Song Xiaofei and Zeng Jian said they'd introduce him to pretty girls.

Liu Chang would occasionally say something, but most of the time he would remain silent and then drink one cup after another.

The intoxication came quickly, and the guy collapsed into Yang Che's arms and cried, looking as aggrieved as a child.

Although Liu Chang studied film management, he was a straightforward, passionate young man and a staunch materialist who would always criticize anything he didn't like. But at this moment, he cried and said that he still loved Ma Shu and wouldn't allow anyone to say anything bad about her.

Song Xiaofei, oblivious to everything, carried the camera and recorded this scene.

Liu Chang got drunk, vomited a lot, and then fell asleep.

Yang Che went to the back gate of the School of Labor Relations and called Gao Yuanyuan, who was taking a nap in her dormitory.

Gao Yuanyuan nodded to Li Xiangdong outside the car, then opened the back door and got in.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Che gestured, "Move over there a bit, let me rest my head on your lap for a while."

Gao Yuanyuan blinked, shifted her position, and then let him lie down, touching his face.

Yang Che said, "I suddenly missed you, so I came over."

Gao Yuanyuan smiled and leaned down to kiss him.

"Let's go home, I don't want to go to class anymore."

"it is good."

Gao Yuanyuan rolled down the car window and called out to Li Xiangdong.

After that, Yang Che and Gao Yuanyuan stayed at home, taking naps, watching movies on the sofa, chatting, making dinner, making love, and sleeping.