Shen Fang looked at Lao Mouzi and asked, "Senior brother, would you like more money?"

Zhang Yimou: "The sooner the better."

Shen Fang looked at Shen Kun: "Xiao Kun, arrange the loan disbursement tomorrow."

Shen Kun nodded: "No problem, Third Uncle, you guys enjoy your food. Oh, Director Zhang, my senior brother specially prepared a small cake for you. Please try it. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Shen Kun took out the exquisite little cakes he had prepared from Liangpin Shop and presented them to Zhang Yimou, then turned and left the private room, closing the door behind him.

Old Zhang looked at Shen Fang with great surprise: "Junior brother, how did you know I like to eat cake?"

Shen Fang smiled slightly: "I guessed. I know you're from Shaanxi, so I specially asked Xiao Kun to prepare more. This restaurant also serves Shaanxi cuisine today. You should try it later, it's the taste of home."

Zhang Yimou was very happy: "Junior brother, you're so thoughtful. By the way, junior brother, since you're a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy and have such a good appearance, are you interested in playing a role? I'll arrange one for you, how about it?"

Shen Fang smiled and said, "That would be great! By the way, this is my younger sister, Liu Qianqian. Director Zhang, do you have any suitable roles for her?"

Director Shen pointed at Liu Qianqian, who was munching on a small cake. Seeing Shen pointing at her, she looked at him with a slightly bewildered expression, wondering what was going on.

Looking at Liu Qianqian's exquisite face, Zhang Yimou couldn't help but sigh, "How did this young girl grow up to be so beautiful? She doesn't look that old."

Liu Xiaoli quickly tugged at Liu Tianxian: "Qianqian, stop eating, Director Zhang is talking to you."

Liu Qianqian looked at Zhang Yimou with a silly and innocent expression: "Huh? Oh, I'm 14 years old."

Zhang Yimou clicked his tongue in amazement: "Beautiful, so beautiful, absolutely perfect. But when a girl is too beautiful, people will only focus on her looks in the movie, and her acting skills won't be as important. That's both your strength and your weakness."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qianqian pointed at Huang Bo: "Then, what about the weird uncle? He's not good-looking, so is acting skills even more important?"

Huang Bo... I thank you for publicly humiliating me.

Zhang Yimou laughed heartily: "Well, that's exactly it. If someone isn't good-looking, they definitely need to be a good actor, otherwise who would watch?"

"Since you've invested and given gifts today, junior brother, I agree to arrange a few minor roles for the three of you to come and play with me."

Shen Fang smiled: Thank you, senior brother.

Shen Fang couldn't help but sigh, "Having an academic background is really useful. Shen Kun had tried to get things done so many times, but Shen Fang only had to ask once. It was worth the performance he gave at the entrance of the Beijing Film Academy earlier today."

That's right, Shen Fang did it on purpose, deliberately trying to attract the attention of Wang Jinsong and the others. He never intended to go to the Central Academy of Drama in the first place; everything was part of his plan. What a joke! Beijing Film Academy produces directors, the Central Academy of Drama produces actors—he's a director by choice.

However, Shen Fang was a natural actor who fooled everyone, but there was a slight discrepancy: he never intended to be an actor; his dream was to become a director!

After the deal was settled, Shen Fang went to see Maggie Cheung, who was his idol. At that moment, Maggie Cheung was chatting with little Liu Qianqian. She liked little Liu Qianqian very much and thought the girl was very cute and beautiful.

Shen Fang looked at Man Shen. Man Shen was 38 years old at this time. She had entered middle age, and her skin had aged a bit, with some wrinkles. She was as beautiful as jade, but she could not withstand the ravages of time.

The era of Wong Kar-wai brought many great Hong Kong movies to Sammi Cheng, especially "Comrades: Almost a Love Story," which is a model of love. It has to be said that Wong Kar-wai is very good at making movies, and his films are truly excellent.

“Sister Manyu, you are my idol. I have seen many of your movies.”

Man Shen looked up at the handsome Chen Fang: "Really, handsome? You've seen my works?"

Shen Fang rattled off a list of films: "Like 'In the Mood for Love,' 'Comrades: Almost a Love Story,' 'Ruan Lingyu,' 'Days of Being Wild,' 'Green Snake,' 'New Dragon Gate Inn,' 'The Soong Sisters,' and so on. Oh, and I also really liked the movie 'The Mad Monk' that you starred in with Stephen Chow. I thought the costumes, props, and makeup were so beautiful. Your acting is all-around amazing. Whether it's a pure, glamorous, mature, or silly character, you can handle it all with ease."

Maggie Cheung looked at Shen Fang and nodded: "It seems you really are my fan. These films can be said to be the prime of my youth."

Shen Fang gossiped, "Sister Manyu, is it true that Stephen Chow is a bit difficult to get along with?"

Leung Chiu-wai suddenly spoke up: "It's true, Sing does have a bit of a reclusive personality."

Huang Bo looked shocked: "Really? Aloof? Stephen Chow is the King of Comedy!"

Man Shen nodded: "It's true. I only feel Xingzai's happiness when he's filming movies. In private, he's a very quiet person. He doesn't usually like to talk to others, and he doesn't even eat with us."

Liu Qianqian: "My favorite celebrity is Stephen Chow."

Shen Fang nodded: "Stephen Chow is a legend in the Hong Kong film industry. No one who has seen his movies can help but laugh."

Zhang Yimou nodded: "I've met Stephen Chow, and to be honest, I really didn't expect that such a comedy master would be so reserved in private. I wonder if all comedians are like that."

Maggie Cheung: "Actually, comedy is tragedy in itself. It just gives the happy side to the audience and keeps the sad side to myself. I took on a lot of comedy roles for a period of time, but I was very unhappy during that time. Since then, I have never done comedy again."

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