[{"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-66":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},2297692,4495,"Chapter 66: Boss Lu Goes Alone to the Banquet","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-66",66,"\u003Cp>May 23, 2002, Group Center, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small-scale press conference was being held here today, where Vision Entertainment, a little-known film company from the mainland, and their partners were conducting an on-site signing ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two parties would invest 12 million to collaborate on the inspirational music film \"Heartstrings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a blatant case of a cuckoo laying its eggs in another bird's nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using one's industry status to seize and occupy the projects and creative ideas of fledgling practitioners has never been a new phenomenon in the entertainment circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the later years, the 2010 film \"Lost on Journey\" became a massive hit, with the Wuhan Huaqi Company holding the full copyright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when the screenwriter sent the script for \"Lost on Journey 2\" to Xu Zheng, they were surprised to discover during the filing process at the Film Bureau that another company in Beiping had already preemptively registered \"Lost in the City,\" with Xu Zheng listed as a screenwriter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The law of the jungle, the strong preying on the weak—there is no shortage of these underhanded things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, a small-budget co-production of just over ten million doesn't usually require such a grand display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But firstly, the Xiangjiang film market has been sluggish in recent years, and secondly, this was the first public appearance of the young idols and others since the \"Drummer\" crew controversy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that he was still embroiled in a massive controversy over a certain incident, such a high-profile press conference was necessary, both publicly and privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the news, all the media from Xiangjiang and the mainland rushed to the scene, along with some die-hard fans of Xie Tingfeng and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the routine procedures, Liu Zeyu, representing Vision Entertainment, and Zhang Jianting signed the contract, shook hands, and exchanged greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters on site were somewhat drowsy; it seemed they wouldn't be getting any big scoops today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful host delivered the final closing remarks: \"Let us congratulate the two companies on their happy union today, working together to contribute a masterpiece to Chinese-language cinema!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scattered applause rang out, but it did not drown out a loud shout coming from the entrance of the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I object to this marriage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene fell instantly silent, and all the flashes and cameras were aimed at the composed young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu, who had just uttered a cheesy line, walked relaxedly to the edge of the podium. Zhang Jianting, the first to recover, said sharply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Kuan! Today is a press conference for our two companies. Please leave immediately, or we will call the police.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Kuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is Lu Kuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's so handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't call him handsome, we are fans of A-Zai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu took the microphone from the stunned beautiful host with ease: \"These three Xiangjiang actors still have acting contracts with me, and according to the contract, they are required to continue filming for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I am not here to cause trouble, but to express my reasonable and legal demands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanxi laughed sinisterly: \"Your crew? The studio has already been dismantled; what crew are you talking about? Ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jianting was wearing gold-rimmed glasses today, sporting the look of a refined scoundrel: \"The 'Whiplash' crew has been shut down for over a week, and these three have already sent letters requesting to terminate their contracts. Please, Director Lu, do not make unreasonable trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan smiled, put down the microphone, walked up to him, and said in a volume only those nearby could hear: \"You can make a phone call and ask where Zhang Tianshuo is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right, when public opinion was completely one-sided earlier, why hadn't Zhang Tianshuo been heard from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Lu Kuan's number one mortal enemy in both the online world and reality, and he still owed Lu Kuan an apology for saying \"Zhang Tianshuo is a big ugly jerk\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected that Zhang Ye, who had weathered so many storms over the years, would fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhang Tianshuo didn't know how he had fallen either, he had been detained regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was shivering in the interrogation room wearing silver bracelets, Liu Zeyu had just landed at Kai Tak Airport and was partying with Chen Guanxi and the others at the \"Victoria Feast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu was shocked, his face turning ashen as he took out his phone, left the scene, and turned to walk into Zhang Jianting's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter that Lu Kuan knew who was behind these protesters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to dare to walk in so openly to interrupt the signing, and to act so confident while telling him to confirm it, was quite intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had investigated Lu Kuan's background and did not believe he had the same power as himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jianting was an old fox; seeing that the situation was not good, he quickly cleared the scene: \"Today's press conference ends here. Reporters, please exit first, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters swarmed in with their cameras and microphones, not caring about the reason—getting the big scoop was what mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this little-known but now infamously famous Lu Kuan—this was his first appearance before reporters; previous interview invitations had all been rejected by Zhuang Xu, the contact person for Wenjie Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lu, do you have any inside information you can share with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lu, are the rumors about some people's misconduct on the set true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xiangjiang reporters were indeed sharp; even on someone else's turf, they didn't give any face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chef Xie and the photographer both looked at him nervously; they were already deep in controversy and were terrified of being slapped with another scandal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this whole affair was orchestrated by Liu Zeyu and Zhang Tianshuo, a lie repeated a thousand times becomes the truth; as long as there was wind, the media and the public would naturally interpret it in all sorts of ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, but seeing the \"No Smoking\" sign in the building, he put it away dejectedly and sat down in the chair next to Xie Tingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tingfeng, I know you don't want to see me, but you'll have to bear with me a little longer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Tingfeng had been pampered since childhood and had never suffered such indignity; for a moment, the veins in his temples were throbbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there hadn't been reporters present, he would have loved to slap this rogue director in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan looked at Zhang Jianting, waiting for a response: \"Director Zhang, do you want to invite me inside for a chat, or shall we talk here in front of the media friends? You choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jianting had, after all, been in the business for many years and could handle such small scenes with ease; he gestured gracefully: \"Mr. Lu, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep, beep, beep~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhang Jianting's office, Liu Zeyu dialed the phone over and over again; these two minutes felt like the longest wait of his life so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It finally connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is my dad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeyu, he is in a meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary walked a bit further away, covered the microphone with his hand, and whispered: \"By the way, let this matter end here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added at the end: \"These are the leader's exact words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu was furious and smashed his latest 7650 model phone to pieces; it contained the commemorative photos of his debauchery with models from yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Liu still had his ways of dealing with people; he picked up the landline on the desk and dialed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? How is the check on Lu Kuan's personal bank statements and the filing of 'Whiplash' at the Radio and Television Bureau going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end was Zhou Lei, the vice president of Vision Entertainment, a top student who graduated from Huaqing in '97, whom Liu Zeyu had poached from Huayi at a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His personal account flow is only 4 million, far lower than the 10 million film cost advertised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, there are three advertising agency contracts: 1 million from Motorola, 600,000 from Starbucks, and 400,000 in endorsement fees for Yamaha musical instruments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Film production filings do not require reporting information regarding advertising contracts; this data was clearly obtained through unfair business competition from relevant employees at the Qingying Factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zeyu slapped the table in excitement, almost knocking over the vase Zhang Jianting loved so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and communicate, induce them to contact 'Whiplash' to terminate the contract and reconsider our new film. If you need anything, contact Secretary Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only traffic in Lu Kuan's film came from Xie Tingfeng, Chen Guanxi, and others, and the contracts for product placement in the crew were signed based on this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Xie Tingfeng and the others withdrew, Liu Zeyu didn't believe any company would be eager to send advertising money to Lu Kuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the lack of this 2 million in advertising fees would be another blow to his film's production; this was another bargaining chip for their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1515,"2026-06-20T06:05:17.358Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","255f616ad298da1d73143b32b38b9be37659169231ea41e4f4c3ee68696af34b","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-67","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-65",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]