[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta":3,"chapter-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-320":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Playboy of Huayu: How Did a Celestial Immortal Transform Me?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2297946,4495,"Chapter 320: Homework","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-320",320,"\u003Cp>(The previous chapter has already been posted; those who haven't read it might not be able to follow this one, so you can read it tomorrow.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repulse Bay is located south of Deep Water Bay in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, where the luxury mansion of Boss Li of Eagle Emperor is situated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the evening of February 14th, Boss Li held a small, private gathering at his residence, inviting company artists, Liu Yifei’s team who were in Hong Kong for activities, Gao Jun, the General Manager of Golden Harvest, and Anita Mui, among others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Liu Yifei, Su Chang, and Tang Yan stepped out of the car, Huo Wenxi led them to tour the high-tech villa nestled on the hillside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using ocean waves as a blueprint, the building’s silhouette was outlined with rhythmic, ever-changing lines, allowing the architecture to blend into the natural environment, full of natural atmosphere and artistic sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion faces the Repulse Bay beach, possessing a vast, panoramic view of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests can fully enjoy the blue sea and sky, the long sandy beach, and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the water, with small islands dotting the sea in the distance, creating a charming scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chang, moved by the lifestyle and taste of Hong Kong’s \"old money,\" remarked, \"Sisi, isn't this place really nice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yan, who had already been here a few times, couldn't help but nod; she hadn't yet seen too much of the extravagance of the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land resources in Repulse Bay are extremely scarce, and the number of luxury mansions is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to own property here in itself represents an extremely high status and position; it is a symbol of wealth and prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi’s Mandarin had become more standard over the past two years: \"Boss Li now lives a secluded life, spending his days here mountain climbing, tending to flowers, and mowing the lawn; he is very content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed out several buildings in the bay area at the foot of the mountain to Liu Yifei: \"There are the golf club and the Deep Water Bay Marina over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then added in a low voice: \"Crystal, I think you could suggest that Mr. Lu purchase property here; I can help him contact some properties that are up for sale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei looked at her with a naive and charming expression: \"He... what does buying a house have to do with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi put her hands together and smiled: \"It was my slip of the tongue; Miss Liu can consider it for herself as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she said that, the young girl was still quite pleased to be defined by Huo Wenxi as someone very close to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi, who had now become the Vice President of Emperor Entertainment, was naturally a shrewd person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she was transferred to the Beijing office three years ago, her core mission had been only one: to befriend Lu Kuan on behalf of Eagle Emperor and Boss Li, satisfying his every request and serving as a bridge for communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such deliberate observation and flattery, how could she not see the special status this young girl held with Boss Lu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after the Fox Live broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi had no intention of prying into the privacy of this young man and woman, but just like Sun Wenwen, who had gone astray in the past, she knew that being on good terms with Miss Liu was never a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her deliberate presumption just now was, in a way, a disguised form of flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei asked with confusion: \"By the way, has Lu Kuan arrived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi checked her watch: \"Mr. Lu is discussing work with the boss and personnel from Disney; it should be ending soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the group chatted, a charming and cheerful female voice suddenly approached from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has Teacher Lu arrived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng smiled: \"He is here; you will be able to see him once the dinner starts in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli in the distance, Anita Mui, the two best friends Su Chang and Tang Yan by the flower bed, and of course, Liu Yifei who was standing closest, all turned their heads to look in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Lu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even has a student?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the villa, Jing Tian stepped onto the last stair and suddenly saw a crowd of familiar faces staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"flower of wealth in the human world's\" large eyes flickered, a trace of shyness fleeting, as she stepped forward and politely reached out to Liu Yifei: \"Hello, Miss Liu, I am Jing Tian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei recognized at a glance that this was the heiress who had purchased a painting for 15 million; regardless of her purpose or status, she naturally wouldn't lose a single bit of composure in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Jing Tian, nice to meet you for the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, the architectural lines of the mansion became a bit softer and less rigid under the shroud of the sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glass curtain wall of the villa reflected the sunset glow, illuminating these two young girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen-year-old Jing Tian’s cheeks were flushed, reflecting the glow like a clear pond, beautiful as spring plum blossoms blooming in snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nineteen-year-old Liu Yifei’s eyes were sparkling, like the moon reflecting on a cold river, her spirit like autumn orchids draped in frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Lu Zheng was also leisurely sizing up this top-tier young star of the domestic entertainment industry; that Director Lu clearly favored her, yet refused to teach Jing Tian acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two women finished introducing themselves, there seemed to be nothing more to say, but Huo Wenxi, standing by, wouldn't let the situation become more awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yifei, Miss Jing Tian passed the art exam; she will be your junior at the Beijing Film Academy in September.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei smiled: \"Is that so? Congratulations; the teachers at the Beijing Film Academy are all very good and kind. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chang and Tang Yan exchanged a glance, their eyes burning with the fire of gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were naturally confident in the standing of their best friend, Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, she had even handled a big bitch like Wendi Deng; what kind of waves could this little girl, who didn't even count as a love rival yet, possibly stir up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that having a VIP seat to watch the drama is truly satisfying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hasn't Boss Lu come out yet? I really want to witness a famous scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male lead of the story didn't know he was being secretly gossiped about; he was currently in Li Shoucheng’s study, speaking with Iger alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wendi Deng and Murdoch saw this scene, they would likely be even more vigilant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Disney endorsement and ambassador signing in Hong Kong, was it worth the CEO Iger coming in person to show support?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was obvious: this was a conspiracy against News Corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the scandal recently reprinted by the BBC’s *Panorama* was born from behind a package deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu, your source of information truly surprises me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iger looked at the young man before him with emotion: \"To be able to dig up clues from such old events—I believe this blow to Murdoch will be significant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled: \"You flatter me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From Wendi Deng’s methods, one can see that this couple has not done this kind of thing for the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director borrowed the voice of his hacker source: \"My guy told me that if News Corporation’s historical transgressions could be conclusively exposed, it would be a worldwide scandal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iger, now it depends on whether Disney is interested in deepening our cooperation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The film distribution and package deals were a win-win, and in exchange, Disney would help eliminate the public opinion impact on Liu Yifei after the Fox Live broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, regarding the smear attack on News Corporation, Iger certainly wouldn't think he was just venting anger for his little girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For such a person, the attitude of \"an angry hero for the sake of a beauty\" might just be to cover up his true commercial purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, even the \"beauty\" herself, Liu Yifei, had to admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the way he ruthlessly destroyed Jang Na-ra last year, she could guess that it was just a prelude to toppling the Zhou Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disney CEO Iger smiled: \"Please speak; your contribution to our cooperation is worthy of my promise and commitment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the downfall of his predecessor Eisner or the reaching of the film distribution and package deals, he could see the vision and methods of this Eastern youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucially, this time, by utilizing the black material exposed in the UK three years ago, the Disney system began to seek local television media resources that originally belonged to News Corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the BBC’s *Panorama* reprint, the British Independent Television had recently begun collecting evidence to file a lawsuit against News Corporation for vicious commercial competition using underhanded methods three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the statute of limitations and commercial laws in the UK, if the evidence is conclusive, News Corporation will face huge compensation and an administrative order to exit the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Disney, which had long coveted Fox’s television resources but couldn't obtain them, having to settle for cooperation instead, this was simply a massive boon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Disney, whose works are mostly family-friendly, television station resources are content channels they are in urgent need of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu, tell me, what do you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Considering your nationality, even if Fox retreats due to commercial scandal, it is unlikely you could put shares of US and Commonwealth television station resources into your own pocket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu shook his head: \"That is a gift for you at Disney, my partner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In exchange, I need you to use your personal connections to help me acquire shares in Netflix, or Blockbuster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blockbuster’s major shareholder, Carl Icahn, holds 16% of the shares; this 'Wolf of Wall Street' has a deep relationship with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Netflix’s Hastings is relatively stubborn; it might take some effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iger was stunned, though not surprised by his knowledge of his connections; he frowned and pondered for a long while: \"Why are you interested in a DVD rental company?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Blockbuster and Netflix are currently primarily focused on offline DVD rentals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former is a veteran industry hegemon, the latter is an up-and-comer almost ready to surpass the big brother, and they are currently basically in a state of fighting to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu naturally wouldn't reveal his true purpose, making up a plausible excuse: \"I have a film company in the US, but it only has content production capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of content channels, cinema chains are heavy-asset projects, and I don't have enough capital strength to get involved for the time being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides cinema chains, there is the DVD rental business; now that Blockbuster and Netflix are fighting so fiercely, I think there are still some opportunities to intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iger glanced at him with a calm and composed look, feeling that even half of these words were too many to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that had nothing to do with Disney; that wasn't Disney’s track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn't an unrestrained individual investor like Lu Kuan; all corporate strategies must be based on the board’s decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As of now, the most worthwhile thing to expend effort on is to use News Corporation’s scandal to cannibalize as much of their television station resources as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two power players of the Sino-US film industry conspired for a long time; Boss Lu walked into the garden to smoke, satisfied, lamenting how difficult it was to drive this nail into the North American film industry, having to choose such a tricky angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! What are you so proud of? Look at the smoke rings you're blowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director was caught off guard when Liu Yifei patted him from behind; the guests nearby who had wanted to come over to talk all tactfully retreated, turning instead to observe them silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian also looked thoughtfully at this pair, who were \"master and apprentice\" in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu glanced at her and helplessly crushed the half-smoked cigarette butt: \"Don't pry into the affairs of the richest man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei teased: \"The Lu Zhongs are finished; thinking about how to mess with Wendi Deng, right? Or do you still want to hate the News Corporation by association?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered mysteriously: \"Hey, tell me about it? What kind of article are you planning to write this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense! Wendi Deng dared to threaten you; I am merely imitating the old story of Wu Sangui, how can you talk about 'messing with' her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl’s pretty face flushed slightly, and she rolled her eyes at him: \"The commercial scandal of News Corporation reprinted by the BBC was your instruction, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about it, then my thesis for next semester will be easy to write!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the young girl so curious, the young director also looked at her with an amused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From going to study at the Booth School of Business, tinkering with a Twitter of her own, to her ruthless negotiation with him, these skill points were being added in increasingly crooked directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh well, let it be; clearly, she was no longer satisfied with just being responsible for beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using your situation as a breakthrough point to reach a cooperation with Disney this time, aside from the film package collaboration, is for Wenjie Holdings to drive a nail into the North American film distribution channels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei was stunned: \"A nail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the ownership of Blog Network and Mytube, since there was nothing to hide from her, Lu Kuan simply broke down his strategic intentions and fed them to her piece by piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marx said that a commodity only realizes its value and use-value when it enters the field of consumption; only then is the production process of the commodity finally complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For Wenjie in both China and the US, the domestic Wenjie Holdings is gradually expanding its theater chains and cinemas, but we lack a channel for content monetization abroad—that is, a channel for our own film products to be consumed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu suddenly took out his mobile phone to demonstrate: \"If I told you that in the future, people are highly likely to watch movies on their phones, would you believe it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei pondered: \"There are flash video mobile plans available for subscription in North America now, but wouldn't movies be too large? I can't imagine it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe the future of film content channels is the 'integration of three screens'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Namely, the traditional cinema screen, the computer terminal, and the mobile terminal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan analyzed it for her point by point: \"Based on Wenjie's development in the North American film industry, if we aren't satisfied with just being a content provider and being held hostage by others in distribution and other industrial chains, we must have our own foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among these, the most important is of course the film screen; just like the 'Big Six', whoever holds the most screens has the most say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei smiled: \"But you don't have that much money, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True, having money has its way of playing, and not having money has its own way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How do the wealthy play?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wealthy play like Wanda, which has been cooperating with Warner since 2002 to develop heavy-asset theater businesses in the mainland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in 2012, they spent 3.1 billion USD to acquire AMC, the second-largest theater chain in the United States.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang proposed that the Wanda Group's goal is to occupy 20% of the global film market by 2020, which means being able to talk directly to the Big Six based on hard power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the current Boss Lu and Wenjie, he can't afford to burn that kind of money yet, nor is it necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks like a business of only a few billion, but the annual fixed expenses and debts of the cinemas must also be borne by the acquirer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without money, I can only aim for channels that no one else is interested in, just like Mytube back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei nodded, half-understanding: \"Is it what you called the computer terminal and mobile terminal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why did you sell Mytube? Doesn't it also belong to the computer terminal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it has an irreversible gene for losses, if it is as you say, shouldn't this be your strategic product? Why sell it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu nodded with appreciation, acknowledging that she had found the key point: \"This is the difference between a video website like Mytube and the targets this time, Blockbuster and Netflix.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overall, such video websites are called streaming media, which is another macro output channel for the film industry besides offline screens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mytube is mainly based on the UCG model, relying on users to upload content and providing a space for sharing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Blockbuster and Netflix, although they are still mainly engaged in offline DVD rental, the customer resources they have accumulated will be a huge advantage for their future transformation into online streaming media.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu held up two fingers: \"With streaming media resources, in the future 'integration of three screens', Wenjie can at least occupy two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The computer terminal has streaming companies like Netflix or Blockbuster, and the mobile terminal has the former's app plus the shares of the Android company we have already invested in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To make a bold prediction, the future output of film and television content has its own shackles in the development of offline cinemas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The DVD rental business will also gradually die out, replaced by the online rental and subscription services that Blockbuster and Netflix have just begun to lay out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of whether we get Netflix or Blockbuster, using the massive film library and high-quality paid customer resources they have accumulated over more than a decade to build an online streaming giant is our most practical strategy in the short term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there are some strategic issues he cannot elaborate on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, heavy-asset theater expansion is also essential, but it must be achieved through cost-effective acquisitions; it cannot be carpet-laid like in the domestic market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is also the future scale and prospects of streaming media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Liu Yifei, who is not a reborn person, even if pointed in the right direction by Boss Lu and given full speed to predict, could not possibly glimpse the full picture of the massive industrial scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact is that Netflix, the leader of streaming websites, surpassed Disney in May 2018 to become the world's largest media company with a market value of 152.7 billion USD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Netflix's development also went through twists and turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From being on the verge of death in the 2000 internet bubble to defeating the old king Blockbuster in 2006;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2009, it officially abandoned offline DVD rentals and fully entered the streaming business, causing its stock price to plummet by 70%, nearly breaking its capital chain and forcing it to delist;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until 2012 that it started the path of self-produced dramas, becoming a hit with \"House of Cards\" and beginning to challenge the traditional North American film and television giants single-handedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just like the operation on Mytube, if Boss Lu intervenes in advance, many detours can be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem now is that even with Iger's assistance, it is not an easy thing for him to achieve this business goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not like intercepting internet products that haven't been born yet; this is real shareholding and hostile takeovers, full of difficulties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan looked at the young lady who had fallen into deep thought: \"Can you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, but it sounds so difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you an assignment,\" Boss Lu said with a light laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assuming you are me, and you are given a maximum of 2.5 billion USD in funds, would you seek Blockbuster or Netflix?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of which one you gain control of, how would you annex the other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you have courses from the Booth School of Business? Combine what you've learned and think about it. Keep it confidential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2.5 billion is the total cash flow he can squeeze out through the pledging of Focus Media and Google shares, plus other channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since Blockbuster and Netflix are both listed companies with public financial data, it counts as a suitable homework assignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if there is a real need, he can still obtain irrational financing through certain channels; this is just giving her a rough figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young lady nodded excitedly, looking forward to participating in his career, especially since this was one of her goals for studying in North America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this more vivid than any public lecture?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can think about it first, then see how he does it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted as if no one else was around, which made the onlookers and those who wanted to join in the fun very anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shoucheng brought Iger around to socialize for a while, then walked over to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although it's presumptuous, Miss Liu, could you please let go of your male companion for a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps there are many other guests waiting to greet and talk to Mr. Lu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei looked at the Emperor Motion Picture boss's slightly teasing smile, her face a bit shy: \"Please go ahead, Chairman Li. I was just asking him about acting problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iger had naturally already met Liu Yifei in North America, and coming to participate in the signing ceremony in person this time gave her plenty of face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crystal, I didn't expect you to be so popular in Southeast Asia. It seems choosing you as the spokesperson for Hong Kong Disneyland was the right decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shoucheng chimed in: \"Miss Liu's 'The Forbidden Kingdom' and 'Bad Genius' performed very well in Southeast Asia; she still has a fan base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He envied Boss Lu for this cash cow, which is why he recruited Tang Yan in 2004 to be molded after the template of a young starlet. It's just that the effect was average, and she hasn't had a representative role that broke out of the circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei responded with a dignified demeanor: \"Thank you, Mr. Iger, thank you, Chairman Li. I'll excuse myself for a moment; I won't hinder you from discussing business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young lady winked at Boss Lu and whispered mischievously into his ear: \"Washing machine, your 15 million has also arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director watched her charming back walk away, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter isn't going to be dropped, is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the young lady who had occupied the focus of the day gone, Li Shoucheng took Boss Lu to greet the guests at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious who everyone was here for; Liu Dehua was the first to come up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lu, it's been a long time since we parted in Cannes last year, hasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled and shook his hand: \"I have to thank Chairman Li for this; otherwise, where would there be such a good opportunity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Dehua's social skills were, of course, impeccable; there were very few people in the Hong Kong circle who spoke ill of him. He immediately raised his glass to toast Li Shoucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shoucheng pulled the young director in: \"Can we do it together, Mr. Lu? Why be so polite with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three toasted, and Liu Dehua calmly recommended himself: \"Director Lu, I heard you are casting for your next movie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a historical film about the Nanjing Massacre. Are you interested, Brother Hua?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Dehua waved his hands repeatedly: \"Director Lu, don't call me Brother Hua; isn't that belittling me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that when you interact with Zhou Xingchi, you call him Xingzai directly. Can't you call me Huazai too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People lift each other up; the Heavenly King Liu was low-key and polite. Calling him Brother Hua wasn't a big deal, just based on age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu immediately returned the compliment: \"There are many excellent actors in the older generation in Hong Kong. I have worked with Liang Jiahui, and I missed out on working with Big Brother Jackie Chan. If Brother Hua is interested, I'll see if there's a suitable role for you to make a cameo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This film is a biographical film centered on the female lead, Ms. Zhang Chunru; there aren't many male roles with heavy scenes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shoucheng gave Liu Dehua a look without changing his expression. The latter understood immediately; in fact, the latter didn't need his hint at all—of course he knew this was a good thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem! Chinese people should support such things. Mr. Lu, I'll make a cameo for zero pay; just let me know in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled: \"Let's follow the rules and do things professionally. Your willingness to come and support the scene is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Dehua smiled until his face wrinkled: \"Good, good, then it's settled. I'll have my agent contact Wenjie later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One act ends and another begins; the 15 million Liu Yifei mentioned finally had a chance to exchange greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan was not surprised by their arrival; it was nothing more than news they had scouted through Li Shoucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Jing Tian appeared in many film and television resources from the Hong Kong circle in later generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special ID\", \"Police Story 2013\", \"From Vegas to Macau\", one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, \"Special ID\" co-starred with Donnie Yen and Zhang Hanyu;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From Vegas to Macau\" co-starred with Chow Yun-fat and Nicholas Tse;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Police Story 2013\" co-starred with Jackie Chan and Liu Ye, with Jing Tian playing Jackie Chan's daughter. The Hong Kong big brother even stated in an interview that the whole play was just to accompany the young lady in her studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shoucheng very tactfully left them space to talk and continued to receive guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu rubbed his forehead: \"Jing Tian, you can call me Lu Kuan; don't call me Teacher Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng flattered: \"Mr. Lu, Tian Tian admires and respects you, especially after such an incident happened in the United States.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know, she was so anxious at the time, she asked her family to contact many connections in North America to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian interrupted the boss of Starlight Splendid with some embarrassment: \"Uncle Lu, don't say any more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly had no intention of leveraging favors for rewards or fishing for credit; she just felt shy that Lu Zheng had laid her intentions out so plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Boss Lu had already heard this news from another big-mouthed international student in North America, and he looked at Jing Tian with a smile: \"Thank you, I accept your kind intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the hesitant Lu Zheng: \"Jing Tian, go help us get two glasses of wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Oh, okay!\" The young girl skipped away, as if receiving an order was something very worth being happy about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director spoke directly to Lu Zheng: \"We've been in contact so many times, Boss Lu, you can tell the truth now—what is Jing Tian's background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng laughed it off: \"Director Lu, it's just an ordinary merchant family. She is just an ordinary eighteen-year-old girl who happens to be quite interested in being an actress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan made a move to leave: \"Fine, let's talk later then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Hey! Boss Lu, wait a moment, wait!\" Lu Zheng hurriedly stopped him: \"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Lu, Tian Tian is the child of a relative of an old leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When this leader was active in his career, he was warm-hearted and chivalrous, helping many people. Although he has retired now, everyone still remembers his kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Including myself, everyone is doing this to repay the old leader's kindness, and also because we feel that Tian Tian is truly pure-natured and not some spoiled young lady who is just messing around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plus, since she herself is determined to walk this path, our boss arranged for me to specifically handle this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Boss Lu could continue asking, Lu Zheng hurriedly added a patch: \"It is truly inconvenient for me to mention the name of this old leader, I hope you understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director pondered for two seconds, seeing that his mouth was indeed very tight, he didn't dig any deeper for the time being: \"You just want to make her famous, right? As long as she has popularity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Our boss gave instructions that it would be best to make Tian Tian like Liu Yifei, not only exploding with popularity domestically, but ideally having fame in North America and the entire East Asian region as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled: \"I see you are already doing it, aren't you? Didn't you contact the Cherry Association in Washington State?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... Boss Lu, how did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I heard it by chance in the United States, not worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu, who is unique in the domestic entertainment industry for his ability to promote people, sighed: \"To be honest, it is really not easy for Jing Tian to become famous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lu Zheng could answer, the young girl who had just returned with the wine said timidly: \"Teacher Lu! I don't just want to be famous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian said with a grievance: \"That time you asked me why I wanted to be an actress, actually I just thought it was fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But after I attended the premiere of 'Tangshan Earthquake' and watched the performance of Sister Zhou Xun, I realized that being an actor is far from such a simple matter. I was too superficial before and did not respect this profession.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Lu, I sincerely want to learn acting from you, please accept me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu had an expression of constipation; this girl's heart was too big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it couldn't be blamed on her; having looked at the vast, boundless galaxy since childhood, it was normal for her to feel that the world revolved around her and that there were no dreams that couldn't be realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng saw his expression and thought he was hesitating, so regardless of Jing Tian being present, he took the opportunity to throw out his conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Lu, I saw that last year, Winworld Golden Harvest started the construction of cinema chains and theaters in the mainland, but the progress seems to have been slow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare not speak for other places, but in the two provinces of Jin and Shan, if there is a need, whether it is capital, connections, or acquiring land, we can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan looked at Lu Zheng curiously upon hearing this: \"What does your boss do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Real estate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! No wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this day and age, those who can make a splash in real estate have top-tier convenience in acquiring land and financing, and dealing with the government is even more common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu got straight to the point: \"I want to acquire the Xi'an Cinema Chain, can you help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 2006, the Xi'an Cinema Chain had over 10 theaters and was the largest cinema chain in the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, there were the cinema chains under the Shaanxi Provincial Film Company, Henan Oscar, and including Wanda, all were entering Xi'an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the film circle, Xi'an holds an important position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Xi'an Film Studio is here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the connections of Wu Tianmin, whom he knew previously, and the distribution company he co-invested in with the Xi'an Film Studio, Lu Kuan could extend his reach here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when it involves heavy-asset projects like cinema investment and construction, the direct effect of such relationships is not great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the connections behind Jing Tian could really exert force, directly acquiring the largest Xi'an Cinema Chain and then radiating into the Jin and Shan provinces would be a good move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng looked at his contemplative expression and probed: \"Boss Lu, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When does Jing Tian enroll?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you have absolutely no foundation in acting right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian said embarrassedly: \"Yes... but I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu interrupted her: \"No more 'buts'. Let me recommend Teacher Feng Yuanzheng from the People's Art Theater to you, to see if he has any interest in guiding Jing Tian first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After enrolling next year, honestly study acting at school for two years and build a solid foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can do all of this and have the patience to polish yourself, perhaps in two years I can let you realize your wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng said in a dilemma: \"Director Lu, this... didn't we agree that you would give her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu had an attitude of equivalent exchange: \"I haven't finished yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me settle the Xi'an Cinema Chain as soon as possible. If Jing Tian is free during this time, she can come to the set when this movie of mine starts filming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Human Wealth Flower\" said with surprise: \"Teacher Lu, can I have a role?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, there is a role, but you have to confirm whether you can accept it first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng said hurriedly: \"Accept! Accept! Tian Tian can do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director was expressionless: \"Is a lighting stand-in okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Light... lighting stand-in?\" Lu Zheng's excited expression came to an abrupt end, and his face turned red instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Absolutely not! Director Lu, you aren't joking, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian's pretty face turned pale. Seeing the elegant Boss Lu looking at her with a smile, a shy blush instantly began to brew again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lighting stand-in? Nude stand-in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Teacher Lu... is really... really as lecherous and shameless as they say on the internet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The washing machine frowned as he looked at these two amateurs, realizing this was a misunderstanding: \"Lighting stand-in, it means a lighting double, not a stand-in who takes their clothes off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the pre-production preparation work for film shooting, there is a rehearsal part. At this time, a lighting stand-in is needed to take the stage and help the scene lighting adjustments on behalf of the lead actor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Liu is the female lead for the next movie. Jing Tian's figure is not much different from hers, just... three centimeters shorter? She is qualified to be a lighting stand-in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Lu Zheng scratched his head in embarrassment, and only after a long while did he say gloomily: \"Director Lu, who starts their career by being a stand-in for someone else...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? That's not right, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu was serious: \"Isn't it what you just said, that you want to make Jing Tian as famous as Liu Yifei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng looked at Jing Tian, whose expression was a bit depressed, and helplessly admitted: \"Yes, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wait.\" Boss Lu beckoned to the young girl who was pretending to chat with Su Chang in the distance: \"Little Liu, come here for a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei had her back to him. Su Chang gave her best friend a wink, and the young star of the domestic entertainment industry then pretended to have just heard him and walked over with composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Director Lu? Any instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two young beauties, who had just met and shaken hands earlier, stood together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests' burning fire of gossip was rekindled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu was righteous: \"You just expressed your thoughts, and I have also provided a method.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yifei is famous, right? Ask her what role she had when she first started filming 'The Foreign Land'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Liu frowned, not knowing why he brought this up, her expression calm: \"At the beginning... I was Zhang Ziyi's martial arts stand-in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian opened her mouth wide in surprise. She really didn't know about this past event, and no one publicized such news material; it was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhang Ziyi, who had the most motive to publicize it, would she dare?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Human Wealth Flower\" looked at Liu Yifei in disbelief. She, who reached the peak upon her debut, had actually been a stand-in for someone else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu said teasingly: \"Liu Yifei asked Feng Yuanzheng to teach her acting when she was over 14, and she was a stand-in for Zhang Ziyi in 'The Foreign Land'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that later, because of some accidents, she replaced her to become the female lead, Lan Yue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Lu, you asked me to handle things, and I have given you a plan. It depends on the choice of you and Jing Tian yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng was speechless; this time he was truly in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw out conditions to ask someone for a favor, and the person agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave his own method, and it was proven to be effective by the precedent of Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this training plan really doesn't sound like the right thing, does it? If the leader is unhappy and holds them accountable later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian pursed her lips tightly. The \"Human Wealth Flower,\" who had never experienced setbacks in her life until now, bit her back teeth and agreed, looking solemnly at the young director she admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Lu, as long as you are willing to teach me, I am not afraid of hardship or fatigue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of bitterness appeared on her beautiful and elegant face, mist began to rise in her lively eyes, and the two small fists behind her back were clenched very tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the previous several rejections, Jing Tian knew that he didn't think much of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as an exchange condition, he still wanted her to be a lighting stand-in. The young girl naturally assumed that this was humiliation and a blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was some resilience in her character. Even if she was unconvinced, she had to grit her teeth and accept this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Liu's vigilance rose, and she glared at the washing machine beside her, guessing his true purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the addiction acting up again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu didn't care whether Jing Tian was crying or laughing; he only cared about fulfilling his responsibilities and completing the transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you guys talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Lu, contact Gao Jun later and discuss the Xi'an Cinema Chain matter with him in detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng waved his hand in embarrassment, wanting to say something but stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei glared fiercely at the washing machine for dumping this mess on her, then looked back at Jing Tian, who was on the verge of tears, and inexplicably felt a bit of pity, feeling that she was somewhat like her former self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei felt inexplicably soft-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... Jing Tian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is just like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei comforted her in a relaxed tone: \"You'll know later; if you're afraid of being scolded, you'd better give up early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng smiled kindly at Liu Yifei, feeling that she had good intentions, and took the opportunity to chime in: \"That's right, Tian Tian, Miss Liu is right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A strict teacher produces brilliant students; he is not like those tutors you hired before who would coax you into learning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei sighed deeply in her heart. Seeing Jing Tian with tears streaming down her face, she couldn't bear it and said to Lu Zheng: \"I'll take her to the garden to clear her head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, thank you for your trouble, Miss Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng was naturally at ease. Since she was about to become a body double, it was best if they could get along well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, considering the relationship between this young starlet of the domestic entertainment industry and Lu Kuan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls sat down on a stone bench in the garden, the moonlight spilling over, leaving them a quiet corner for whispers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian wiped her tears with the back of her hand, feeling a bit embarrassed: \"Thank you, Sister Yifei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Human Wealthy Flower\" looked at Liu Yifei, whose skin was translucent and soft as jade, and thinking of how she had just gently comforted her, she inexplicably found a sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just couldn't accept it all at once; I feel like Teacher Lu really looks down on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha? That's normal! On set, he only smiles at actors of Li Xuejian's level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei looked at her with a smile, using the tone of someone who had \"seen it all\": \"I'm already used to it; you've only cried once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've cried five or six times in a single day; my mom recorded the videos and kept count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no idea, the wind was so biting that the tears would scatter as soon as they flowed out, and my face would sting from the salt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei recalled her early career, intertwined with tears and setbacks, and mimicked the young director's catchphrases for Jing Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yifei, you really don't have this talent. Stop acting and go eat. There's food you like today; if you eat two extra bowls, it won't be a total loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yifei? Who taught you to look at the camera like that? Trying to make your eyes look big, right? Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yifei! Come over here and look at the expression you just made. If I ran into that face of yours in the middle of the night, I'd hand over my wallet without you even saying a word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Tian watched her vivid expressions and humorous, lively performance, which portrayed the sharp-tongued director so incisively that she couldn't help but laugh through her tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the moonlight spilled down, Liu Yifei looked at Jing Tian, whose face was a mess, and wondered if she should even be in the position to comfort her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, he would have brought this girl into the crew, and she would certainly have been wary of this 15-million-worth wealthy young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, looking closely, it was just like when she was at the Chinese student gathering at the University of Chicago, resolutely clinging to his arm so he wouldn't misunderstand anything;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan letting her come to the crew to be his body double, besides his consistent harsh \"frustration education,\" was likely also a subtle way of expressing a certain attitude, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei, who had gradually begun to see a corner of his heart and soul, thought as much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",7047,"2026-06-20T06:05:19.268Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7b63fd6d2efed0471ba1eece20e28028f2918c2cc8824bd9ee4956f6a09693c4","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-321","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-319",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]