Chapter 46

Fengzeyuan

Li Luo parked the car, looked at the antique storefront with its lit lanterns ahead, and walked over with relaxed steps.

He had seen Huang Sheng-yi and Bian Bian Xiaoxiao just now.

But he didn't care.

It's a game, after all; it's only interesting if you play it slowly.

Besides, having a pretty young girl trying every way to please him—that feeling is actually quite satisfying.

How should one put it regarding women?

Sometimes, the less you seem to care, the more they will throw themselves at you.

Of course, you have to be strong enough yourself!

He strolled up the steps and walked in between two large red pillars; Xu Qing had brought him here to eat before. It's a famous Beijing Lu cuisine restaurant, and their scallion-braised sea cucumber looks unremarkable, but it is deeply loved by diners.

The interior decoration is also quite good, worthy of being called "a new scene with every step."

He gave his name.

And was led by a waiter straight to the private room.

Before he even pushed open the door, he heard familiar laughter coming from inside.

"Ha, you rascal."

As soon as Li Luo walked into the room, a figure strode over and hugged him tightly: "You bastard, have you become a university student and now you don't even recognize your old friends? You haven't even made a single phone call."

He was cursing, but his face was full of happy smiles.

A pair of large hands.

Slapped Li Luo's back with a loud thud.

"Master Yuan."

A sweet, delicate voice with a Taiwanese accent rang out, teasingly saying: "You're speaking Cantonese again; we can't understand you. You'll have to be punished with two drinks later."

The person hugging him was none other than Yuan Bin.

The two had danced with swords and guns on the set of *Gao Xixi in the Wind*, and had also "danced" with showgirls in nightclubs together.

Over the past few months.

They had forged a deep revolutionary friendship.

"Brother Yuan."

Courtesy demands reciprocity; Li Luo also happily gave him a few slaps back: "Good man, how did you end up in Beijing?"

"I've called you several times."

"Don't talk nonsense."

"Alright, alright, university students really are different." Yuan Bin, feeling the sting from the slaps, hurriedly took a step back and looked him up and down: "You kid have grown sturdier, and taller too, right?"

Eating and drinking well during this period, Li Luo's height had shot up a bit.

He had already reached 1.82 meters.

He didn't expect the other to have such a sharp eye, noticing it at a single glance.

"Come, come, come, let me introduce you."

Before he could react, he was dragged toward the round table: "You know President Wu; the lady sitting next to him is a famous beauty from Taiwan, Alyssa Chia."

"Hello, Sister Jia Jingwen."

Li Luo met her gaze and greeted her with a smile.

This great beauty was dressed in a very fashionable style, and her skin was so delicate it seemed it would break at a touch.

Her beauty was outstanding, and her figure was very hot.

Both her features and bone structure were top-tier.

No wonder she would be rated as a Hupu goddess.

Alyssa Chia also hurriedly stood up, smiling and extending her small hand: "Hello Li Luo, just call me Jia Jingwen. I've heard your martial arts skills are good; please take care of me in the future."

There was no arrogance, and she spoke very politely.

One could tell.

Her personality was quite lively.

"Let's learn from each other."

Gently touching the woman's hand, Li Luo smiled at Wu Dun next to her: "Brother Wu, I'm truly sorry."

"There was a bit of a traffic jam on the way, kept you all waiting."

Far from being late.

He had actually arrived ten minutes early; he hadn't expected these people to arrive ahead of time as well.

He had come on this trip precisely at Wu Dun's invitation.

To have a meal with the main cast of *Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre* and get to know each other.

"We just arrived too."

Wu Dun waved his hand, indicating it was nothing to worry about.

In his past life, there were rumors in the industry that Alyssa Chia had excellent resources for a period because someone was standing behind her.

Li Luo had guessed as much before.

Now his guess was becoming almost certain.

The two were sitting very close, not at a normal social distance.

The visual contrast was striking.

It felt like Beauty and the Beast.

But it was none of his business; he stayed out of it. This kind of thing wasn't exactly news in the circle.

"Lai Shui-qing."

As the only person Li Luo was quite close to on set, Yuan Bin took on the role of introducer and continued waving his hand: "Director Lai is a highly experienced director; you should ask him for advice in the future."

Another bearded man, though not as exaggerated as Zhang Zhang Jizhong.

He spoke Mandarin, but one could still hear the Hong Kong accent.

The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

When you're in the industry, you have to play the game; Li Luo couldn't make everyone line up to introduce themselves yet, but there was plenty of time.

Lai Shui-qing saw that Li Luo had a good image and was very satisfied.

He had previously watched some clips from *Gao Xixi in the Wind* and could feel that the other's acting was good, so he had no objections—it was better than the pure newcomers the investors kept trying to force on him.

Besides the two Taiwanese and two Hong Kongers, there was one other person in the room.

This time, there was no need for Yuan Bin to introduce him.

Li Luo took the initiative to step forward and greeted him: "Teacher Teacher Guoli, hello. I grew up watching your shows."

This statement was no exaggeration.

From *The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan* to *The Bronze Teeth*, he had left behind one classic screen image after another.

"I don't deserve to be called 'Teacher'."

Hearing this, Zhang Teacher Guoli self-deprecatingly said: "But am I really that old?"

As soon as he said this, a burst of light laughter erupted in the room.

Zhang Teacher Guoli was very easygoing and had a witty sense of humor; as long as he was present, the atmosphere of the dinner would always be harmonious. He was also participating in *Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre*.

In fact, because of Wu Dun, the "Iron Triangle" would all play different roles in the show.

It's just that the other two weren't in Beijing.

So they didn't appear.

This Bamboo Gang bigwig's reach was deeper than Li Luo had imagined; in the early 2000s, a significant number of domestic dramas were invested in and produced by him.

Including *The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan*.

"Just a joke."

Seeing Li Luo's slightly embarrassed look, Zhang Teacher Guoli smiled and shook his hand: "I've heard your name too. Your Lin Lin Pingzhi was well-played. You're a freshman at the Beijing Film Academy, right?"

"Thank you for the compliment, Teacher Teacher Guoli."

Li Luo nodded in response: "That's right, I'm a freshman at the Beijing Film Academy, and Professor Huo Huo Xuan is my homeroom teacher."

"Beijing Film Academy?"

Alyssa Chia spoke up with great interest, but her expression quickly turned disappointed: "I'm from the '93 class. If I hadn't dropped out, you would be my junior."

Years ago, she had gone to the Beijing Film Academy to study.

But because her father's business failed, she was forced to give up her studies and return to Taiwan to debut.

She had taken on the heavy responsibility of supporting her family at a young age.

"'93 class?"

Li Luo looked surprised: "Is Sister Yu Feihong your...?"

"Homeroom teacher."

Hearing this, Alyssa Chia hurriedly asked: "Do you know Professor Yu?"

Know her? Of course, he knew her.

From top to bottom, inside and out, he knew her thoroughly.

But Li Luo really didn't know that she had also studied at the Beijing Film Academy. At this moment, not only Alyssa Chia but also Zhang Teacher Guoli looked at Li Luo curiously; this "sister" wasn't something you could just call anyone.

"That's right, I had dinner with Sister Yu Feihong yesterday."

Li Luo took a step forward and extended his hand to Alyssa Chia again: "Once a BFA student, always a BFA student. Senior, your junior Li Luo greets you."

From her words and expression just now, he could tell that the Beijing Film Academy held many fond memories for her.

Since that was the case.

He simply climbed up the ladder.

Building a good relationship with the female lead and the person the investors were pushing wasn't a bad thing.

He had considered attending the Beijing Film Academy precisely because he valued its massive network.

He didn't expect it to come in handy so soon.

"Good."

Alyssa Chia stood up with a smile and firmly shook Li Luo's hand: "Hello, junior."

Compared to the previous pleasantries.

There was an extra touch of intimacy.