The Queen's Rumored Father

Xu Yuan quickly secured the endorsement deal, and the subsequent photoshoot and other arrangements only took two days, without affecting the filming in Chang'an. Louis Vuitton was hoping this promotional campaign would save the company, as their sales had plummeted again.

Wu Jinlong and the owner of Haoyue Film and Television couldn't stop smiling.

"Tell me, what exactly does Xu Yuan mean? Does he even want to make money? If he did, why was he pretending before? If he didn't, why did he accept this endorsement now?"

"Of course he wants to make money. But I think he wants to have his cake and eat it too! He's endured it for so long, and now he finally can't take it anymore!"

"Hmm, that makes sense. He symbolically added a useless option to the contract; it's definitely just a way to maintain a facade of virtue."

"Come on, let's drink to this huge profit!"

Wu Jinlong clinked glasses with his boss, beaming with pride.

Meanwhile, Xu Yuan finally smiled after receiving the original copy of the endorsement contract.

Meng Xiaoxuan's plan to "run away from home" has finally taken its first step.

This outrageous contract will soon make Haoyue Film & Television suffer terribly!

Soon, Donkey Brand's GG logo was everywhere.

Meng Xiaoxuan has once again become a hot topic.

Entertainment Weekly: The gap between the four rising stars is beginning to emerge, with Meng Xiaoxuan overtaking them on a curve and securing a top international endorsement!

Entertainment in Retrospect: Luxury Brand's First Signing of the Year - Meng Xiaoxuan!

Rampage Mini Event: Meng Xiaoxuan, the spokesperson for the China region, outshines all the other beauties!

Many people envied Meng Xiaoxuan's endorsement of Louis Vuitton. However, Chen Kewen, who had seen too much, was a little worried. He talked to Xu Yuan for a while, and finally, when he saw the last clause that Xu Yuan had added to the contract, he was moved to tears.

Director Chen, who was in his forties or fifties, cried his eyes out!

"Even in such a wronged moment, you still didn't forget the national interest. Xu Yuan, you really are... I misjudged you before. You're not that kind of person. You're a hero!"

From then on, Xu Yuan's image in Chen Kewen's mind became completely glorious and righteous.

People of their age have a deep-seated attachment to their country and its people.

Influenced by their parents, they especially wanted to do something for their country, but they lacked the opportunity. Because they were born at the end of the war years, when they grew up, their patriotic fervor could not find a battlefield to be displayed.

Their feelings were kept hidden for a lifetime!

Now, Chen Kewen sees the same thing in Xu Yuan.

The agreement states that if the brand engages in any behavior that is offensive to China during the endorsement period, the brand must issue a public apology to China through both domestic and international channels, unconditionally terminate the endorsement contract, and compensate the endorser with three times the endorsement fee!

What does this treaty signify?

This shows Xu Yuan's unwavering loyalty!

In today's entertainment industry, many celebrities will pretend not to know if a brand or product is insulting to China, just for the sake of a big endorsement deal.

Xu Yuan actually demanded that the brand respect China—what audacity!

Of course, Chen Kewen didn't take the unconditional termination of the endorsement contract seriously.

Only a fool would terminate a contract with Louis Vuitton.

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"Ready, ready! Scene twenty-three of the Lantern Tower performance, begin!"

This part of the plot involves Zhang Xiaojing entering the Great Immortal Lantern to try and take Wen Ran away. However, Wen Ran is taken hostage by Wang Yunxiu and ultimately commits suicide. Zhang Xiaojing escapes to the top of the lantern tower and meets Long Bo.

After being persuaded by Long Bo, Zhang Xiaojing agreed to go with Long Bo to deal with the emperor and seek justice for the people.

"But we can't let the Eighth Regiment take the blame!" Zhang Xiaojing said, following behind Long Bo. "Our brothers died defending the Tang Dynasty; we can't let their descendants be ashamed to visit their graves. You have to tell me, who instigated you! The world needs to know why you're doing this!"

By this point in the dialogue, the audience already knew that Zhang Xiaojing was only pretending to join forces with Long Bo; he still wanted to stop what Long Bo was going to do.

From this perspective, Zhang Xiaojing doesn't seem quite upright.

That is indeed the case.

Since Zhang Xiaojing became a wanted man and had to evade the authorities, the drama has shifted its focus to the other characters, giving each one a compelling role and showcasing their struggles between good and evil, allowing even the extras to shine.

Correspondingly, the halo surrounding the protagonist Zhang Xiaojing has diminished.

Due to the needs of the plot, after he came into contact with Long Bo, Long Bo actually seemed more like the male lead. This was due to the script and the character's influence, and had nothing to do with the actor's acting skills.

In his previous life, Zhou Yiwei used this scene to overshadow Lei Jiayin. He didn't relinquish his position until the last two episodes.

In other words, if Xu Yuan's character Long Bo performs well from this point on, he will become the protagonist!

"You don't need to worry about it." Xu Yuan, playing Long Bo, said confidently while adjusting his gloves. "Our affairs, the things we need to do today, the story of our Eighth Regiment—Wen Ran will tell the world about it!"

At this moment, Long Bo was smug.

But Zhang Xiaojing beside him slowed down and finally stopped.

"Wen Ran..." Zhang Xiaojing gasped for breath, his eyes red-rimmed, "I couldn't protect her!"

Upon hearing this, Long Bo's pupils contracted, then he slowly walked to Zhang Xiaojing's side and asked softly, "Where is she? She went downstairs to look for you. Where is she?"

Long Bo and Zhang Xiaojing locked eyes, the atmosphere tense.

At this moment, Yu Chang walked over and said, "I've checked, he can't be saved!"

Long Bo turned his head and stared intently at Zhang Xiaojing.

Zhang Xiaojing buried his head, overwhelmed with shame.

At this point, the performance is basically at the level of the previous life. Xu Yuan's eyes, like Zhou Yiwei's, convey that sense of doubt, allowing the audience to feel his confusion, blame, disappointment, and anger through his eyes.

but!

That's not enough!

In the previous life, this place ended just like that.

However, Xu Yuan believes that this place needs a catalyst.

At least when he first saw this, he didn't get to vent his emotions.

Long Bo is a soldier!

Soldiers have long since become indifferent to life and death. So even if their comrades die in front of them, their emotions will not fluctuate wildly. It's not that their feelings are not deep enough, but that none of them intend to live.

Zhou Yiwei's Long Bo is just like that—frighteningly calm.

But he overlooked one detail.

That is, soldiers have a different kind of affection for the children of their comrades.

Hearing of Captain Wen's death, Long Bo did not break down.

Long Bo was not saddened by the death of his third brother.

Hearing of Ran's death, Long Bo could not remain indifferent.

Long Bo rose up in rebellion because his sister met a tragic end.

Wen Ran is the daughter of Captain Wen, the younger sister of Zhang Xiaojing, and also a relative of Long Bo.

He may not care about his own life or death, but he cannot care about the life or death of his loved ones.

At this point, Wen Ran's task of helping Long Bo spread the story of the Eighth Regiment became insignificant.

She cannot die, no matter what!

boom!

Like a wild beast, Xu Yuan pounced on Lei Jiayin and slammed his fist into her head.

The crew members were all stunned.

This scene wasn't in the script!

Xu Yuan pinned Lei Jiayin to the ground and began punching her repeatedly. Some of his punches landed on Lei Jiayin's face and body, while others hit the bamboo raft beside her.

Whenever Xu Yuan's fist landed on the bamboo raft, pieces of wood and bamboo would fly everywhere, leaving both Lei Jiayin and Xu Yuan with cuts on their faces from the wood chips.

Lei Jiayin did not fight back; he did not resist at all and was powerless to resist!

Finally, Li Yuan couldn't stand it anymore and said, "You'll beat him to death."

Xu Yuan raised his fist high and then held it in the air.

"Card!"

Cao Dun then realized what was happening and stopped filming.