Chapter 16: Chapter Sixteen: *Han Dynasty Emperor* Wrap-Up Party

Wang Peng and Huang Xiaoming arrived at a room behind the celebration venue of *The Han Dynasty Emperor*, where Wang Peng saw many familiar faces, including Director Gao Yijun, Jia Jingwen, Chen Daoming, and others.

"Director, good; Jingwen sister, good; Daoming uncle, good; everyone, good. It's been a long time since I've seen you all, I've really missed you," Wang Peng went up to greet them.

"Xiao Peng, hello, your movie *Crazy Stone* is finished filming—when will it be released? Let's go see our reporter friends later," Director Gao Yijun asked.

"In about half a month, I'll be done filming soon; later I'll need the director's help," Wang Peng replied with a smile to Gao Yijun.

"I will definitely help you, as long as I know," Director Gao Yijun promised.

To know that having directors and actors in the entertainment industry makes connections broader.

"Xiao Peng, your novel is written very well; I've now become your book fan—*Fo Ben Shi Dao* is not bad," Chen Daoming praised Wang Peng.

"Thank you, Uncle Daoming, for the praise. I'm preparing to film a television drama; back then, Uncle Daoming could play an important role. Do you have time, Uncle Daoming?" Wang Peng nervously looked at Chen Daoming and asked.

"At that time, you can show me the script, and after I read it, I'll go," Chen Daoming replied to Wang Peng.

"I will give the script to Uncle Daoming to read, thank you, Uncle Daoming," Wang Peng said with a smile to Chen Daoming. "Wang Peng, your television drama—back then, when I was in it, could I also play a role?" Jia Jingwen saw Wang Peng asking Chen Daoming to play an important role and wanted to play a role herself. Jia Jingwen spoke up.

"Jingwen sister, even if you don't say it, I also want Jingwen sister to play a role in it," Wang Peng said with a smile, looking at Jia Jingwen in front.

"Now, let's go to the front of the *Han Dynasty Emperor* celebration venue," Director Gao Yijun said to everyone.

After Director Gao Yijun finished speaking, he led Wang Peng, Chen Daoming, Jia Jingwen, Huang Xiaoming, and others forward.

Just as they entered, the sound of camera shutters clicking nonstop filled the air—many reporters were taking photos, from the entertainment scene, Hubei Satellite TV, Hunan TV, Dongnan Weishi, Hong Kong Weekly, and others.

They kept snapping photos of Chen Daoming, Jia Jingwen, Huang Xiaoming, Director Gao Yijun, and others. Wang Peng stood in the middle and did not let the reporters see him.

At the front desk of the celebration venue, on the office desk, it read: *Han Dynasty Emperor* Celebration—Director Gao Yijun, Han Wudi Huang Xiaoming, Dongfang Shuo Chen Daoming, Year 2000 Nu Feet Jia Jingwen, Dou Taihou Chen Shali, Wei Zifu Wang Ling, Pingyang Princess Chen Shasha, Chen Ajiao He Jiayi, Li Ling Liu Guanxiang, Qiu Chan Liu Yijun, Zhang Tang Wang Peng, Huainan Wang Sun Feihu, Liu Ling Shang Rong—each took their seats in order after Director Gao Yijun sat down.

In the middle sat Director Gao Yijun; to his left were Han Wudi Huang Xiaoming, Year 2000 Nu Feet Jia Jingwen, Dongfang Shuo Chen Daoming, Li Ling Liu Guanxiang, Qiu Chan Liu Yijun, Dou Taihou Chen Shali, Pingyang Princess Chen Shasha; to his right were Zhang Tang Wang Peng, Wei Zifu Wang Ling, Huainan Wang Sun Feihu, Liu Ling Shang Rong.

"Wang Peng is also here—everyone take photos; just now we didn't notice," a reporter from Hong Kong Weekly shouted.

The Hong Kong Weekly side started taking photos; Wang Peng used his hand to adjust his eyes slightly.

"Reporter friends, TV station friends, you can take photos slowly—I won't leave immediately here. Can you dim the lights a bit?" Wang Peng said to the Hong Kong Weekly reporter.

"No problem," the entertainment scene reporter dimmed the lights, and other reporters, upon hearing, also dimmed their lights.

"Thank you for your cooperation. Now please, reporter friends, ask your questions—who will go first? Please raise your hand," Gao Yijun said, holding the microphone and looking at the reporters below.

"The reporter from Hubei Satellite TV may ask," Gao Yijun pointed to the Hubei Satellite TV reporter.

"We thought Director Gao Yijun saying Wang Peng would come was fake—we didn't expect him to really come. Director Gao Yijun, may I ask: how was Wang Peng's performance as Zhang Tang in *Han Dynasty Emperor*, and are you satisfied?" The reporter asked Gao Yijun, then sat down, pen in hand, beginning to record.

"Wang Peng's performance as Zhang Tang in *Han Dynasty Emperor*—I am very satisfied. With his performance, *Han Dynasty Emperor* is very successful," Gao Yijun said, looking at Wang Peng beside him and smiling.

"Then Hubei Satellite TV has no problem," the reporter said, smiling after hearing Gao Yijun's answer.

"Hello, Huang Xiaoming—I am Li Xia, host from the Entertainment Scene. May I ask you a question?" Li Xia raised her hand, holding the microphone, while beside her, the cameraman held the camera.

"Hello, Li Xia, you may ask," Huang Xiaoming said, standing up.

"May I ask: when you played Han Wudi, what did you think of Wang Peng's performance as Zhang Tang in *Han Dynasty Emperor*, and was your chemistry good?" Li Xia asked.

"I didn't expect everyone to care so much about Wang Peng—his performance was great. At the beginning, there were minor issues, but he quickly improved afterward. He has acting talent, and his novel is also exceptionally outstanding," Huang Xiaoming said, gazing at Wang Peng beside Gao Yijun, nodding his head, and giving Wang Peng a thumbs-up.

"I am Xiao Bai, reporter from Hong Kong Weekly. I want to ask Chen Daoming," the Hong Kong Weekly reporter Xiao Bai raised her hand and asked from her seat.

"Hello, I am Chen Daoming. Hong Kong Weekly wants to know what question?" Chen Daoming looked at reporter Xiao Bai.

"I heard that Wang Peng and Shang Rong—outside *Han Dynasty Emperor*, did a romance develop?" Reporter Xiao Bai asked casually, fiddling with her finger.

"We've been together all along—how come I haven't heard anyone say that?" Chen Daoming replied.

"I am Li Xia from Hunan Satellite TV. We know Wang Peng left *Han Dynasty Emperor*, went to Wuhan afterward, and created the *Super Girl Voice* segment—is that true?" Li Xia looked at Wang Peng seated above and asked.

"Yes, after I finished filming *Han Dynasty Emperor*, I created the *Super Girl Voice* segment. But now is the *Han Dynasty Emperor* celebration—please ask about *Han Dynasty Emperor*, okay?" Wang Peng replied, then explained, saying he couldn't focus all attention on himself.

"May I ask: how is your filming of *Crazy Stone* going? Everyone is very concerned," Hong Kong Weekly reporter Xiao Bai raised her hand, seated, and asked Wang Peng.

"This question—I want to say it quickly. Please ask others about *Han Dynasty Emperor*; otherwise, I won't answer," Wang Peng glanced at Gao Yijun, who pulled him slightly, lest he offend the media—especially Hong Kong Weekly, which often reports on Hong Kong media that dare not report certain content. For example, reporting suspicions of suicide by Li Ka-shing's wife in her early years, while *Hong Kong Weekly* does not shy away from mentioning shortcomings in real estate projects, unlike other magazines that rarely criticize new developments, often reporting on Hong Kong government or individual officials' misconduct or improper behavior, and occasionally other topics sparking sensation. The publication advocates "democracy and freedom," long supports Hong Kong pan-democrats, democratic movements, and universal suffrage. In economic policy, it champions liberalism and opposes Hong Kong government interference in the market economy. Although positioned as a gossip magazine, it also features professional writers like Wu Xichang, and since the first half of 2005, it has abolished its erotic section to protect children's health.

However, Hong Kong Weekly's reporting methods have repeatedly sparked controversy: multiple times criticized for exaggeration and falsehood, fabricating news, repeatedly denied by the government, and accused of fabrication. Lawsuits for defamation by private individuals occur from time to time. Among them, the paparazzi's method of secretly filming celebrities' private lives has been accused of violating artists' rights and has drawn heavy criticism.

"Shang Rong, did you and Wang Peng develop a romance?" Hong Kong Weekly reporter Xiao Bai raised her hand, seated, and asked Shang Rong, noticing Wang Peng not answering.

"No such thing," Shang Rong replied, looking at Wang Peng, who was also looking at her; Shang Rong glanced sideways.

"May I ask, Director Gao Yijun, what do you think of *Han Dynasty Emperor*'s ratings? Do you think they will be high?" a reporter from Dongnan Weishi asked the central-positioned Gao Yijun.

"I naturally think they will be very high—haha. Later, we'll have a meal with media friends. Now, the celebration ends," Gao Yijun replied, then posed for a photo with the cast and crew of *Han Dynasty Emperor*.

The *Han Dynasty Emperor* celebration ended. Wang Peng and Gao Yijun ate together, then Wang Peng left Ying Shi Cheng and returned to Shanghai.

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