Chapter 483: Merchants Seek Profits

At the same time, Mei Yanshuang and Lin Qingxia, who were also watching the live broadcast on TV, were also very angry.

Especially for Lin Qingxia, who is a loyal fan of Zhuang Long, when she saw Ms. Xu, who was also born in Taiwan, embarrass her idol in public, the respect she had for him as a senior disappeared instantly: Zhuang Long went to the film festival as an award presenter to promote his newly filmed film "Shanghai 1920", but because he liked the role of Concubine Yu too much, he followed Ms. Xu's words and talked about another new drama in the future.

However, Ms. Xu not only didn’t thank him for the free promotion, but also said to him in person that although he had made a skirt and long hair to practice at home, he still looked and spoke very masculine today, without any of the tenderness that Yu Ji should have…

The two people on the screen were in a relatively standard half-length shot, but because Zhuang Long was in a listening posture with his face tilted to the side and mostly facing Xu Dong, only a small number of people with clear eyes could vaguely catch the slight stiffness in his expression.

However, after all, he had traveled around the world with the crew during the promotion of "The Last Emperor" a few years ago and had been to various large and small occasions. Faced with such an unfriendly remark, Zhuang Long quickly adjusted his attitude and continued: "Because you are dressed very beautifully today, I thought about it and decided that I should temporarily play the role of 'Overlord' tonight and you can play the role of 'Yu Ji'."

Unexpectedly, Xu Dong not only did not take the step down, but continued in a joking tone: "Thank you, it would be even better if you were willing to give me the role of Yu Ji..."

"Don't even think about it, this role is mine!" He used the same tone as if he was telling a joke, but Su Yun also saw a hint of uneasiness and anger on his face in the live broadcast, "Boss lady, stop joking, this role is mine."

Hearing the title of "boss lady", Su Yun, who was familiar with Zhuang Long's temper, immediately laughed in her heart: Well, Ms. Xu is probably in trouble this time.

Zhuang Long is no longer a lone artist in the industry, and his fighting ability is no longer at the level of an ordinary artist.

It is obvious that Xu Dong's repeated and indecisive attitude has annoyed him. If Xu Dong does not make a statement as soon as possible after tonight, the casting controversy this time will definitely be much larger than the original track.

Su Yun was not the only one who was "looking forward" to this casting controversy. Other people who were also paying attention to this matter were also speechless.

Even Chen Po-yang, whose career focus has never been on the film industry and who therefore has only a vague understanding of some of the rules of the film and television industry, can see that what Ms. Xu did was not only unkind, but could also easily cause trouble.

Judging from Zhuang Long's performance, if Ms. Xu doesn't comfort him quickly, they will probably go their separate ways.

But the problem now is that before they went their separate ways, the two did not part ways in an amicable manner - instead, they were about to take off the packaging of social etiquette and have a real fight in front of everyone.

Xu Dong has invested a lot of money in this film, so he will definitely continue filming. By the time the issue with Zhuang Long is resolved, Zhang Querong's schedule might be freed up...

Thinking of this, Chen Boyang had a struggle in his heart, but finally he couldn't help but take action. He called Zhang Querong who was still shooting on location in the wilderness.

After hearing such explosive news over the phone, Zhang Querong thought about it carefully and instantly guessed about 70% to 80% of the reason why Xu Dong was so fickle: after all, it was all about money.

After having reluctantly turned down the offer to star in this film, Xu Dong was extremely happy when Zhuang Long took the initiative to reduce his price to join the film. Recently, all kinds of newspapers and magazines were filled with "good news" publicity.

When he actually started to take over the job of producer, Xu Dong regretted his extravagant spending.

What is unexpected is that Xu Dong did not turn around and correct his mistake of misestimating the budget, but instead insisted on going all the way to the end. This is in line with his previous outrageous actions and he is planning to start another public debate.

No matter whether Zhuang Long can be coaxed back or Xu Dong sets his sights on other people and makes some moves to divert attention... he can't just sit there and wait for death!

"Thank you, Danny, thank you for calling me to inform me..." Zhang Querong said softly to the person on the other end of the phone.

"No need to thank me. Even if the person involved in this matter is not you, but a new friend whose contact information I only know, I will try my best to inform the person involved to be careful." Chen Boyang said in a calm voice.

"No matter what, I must thank you for your reminder this time. When we are free sometime in the future, let's make an appointment to go out for dinner." In the past, the two of them were so close that they lived in the same room and treated each other like brothers. However, now they have not been in contact for a long time for the sake of their own "interests".

It is obvious that with Su Yun's current workload and attitude, there is no hope for her to win in the next few years. Perhaps we have to wait until after 1997 before this unscrupulous workaholic can put down the burden on her shoulders and think about her life.

Therefore, in this era of eating and drinking, why should those of them who have made such a small progress be like Ms. Xu, who was fanciful and messed up many other things at the same time?

He might even invite Zhuang Long to come over for a chat - they were both in the same circle, so there was no way they wouldn't have the chance to meet.

Unless they are both really willing to watch the opportunity slip away, there is no way they won't meet or cooperate one day.

Rather than really reaching the point where "kings do not meet kings", it is better to maintain a normal social distance, try to maintain the relationship in front of others, and then weave more possibilities in your career.

Just like Su Yun's usual way of doing things, it's not difficult to say goodbye if we part ways amicably.

Of course, Zhuang Long didn't expect so much. While waiting for Xu Dong's next move, he was also at home tidying up his long skirt and long hair that had become the topic of discussion.

After what happened at the Asia Pacific Film Festival, he actually had no hope in his heart, but this script was indeed too sympathetic to him, so now he was just preparing for the worst and waiting for a glimmer of hope.

Unfortunately, when the phone rang, the person who called was not Xu Dong, but Zhang Querong who was dragged into this turmoil.

After hearing Zhang Querong's words, "Since there is no hope of winning for the time being, why don't we not do it so obviously for the time being. This will not only affect Mary but also the development of everyone's career," Zhuang Long thought about it carefully and felt that Zhang Querong's words made sense.

Therefore, he actually gave Zhang Querong a contact method, so that he could make an appointment to have an open and frank talk when he had the chance.

At this time, Su Yun, who still didn't know that those two-standard men were actually rational and doting, was working late into the night, busy with her own work while taking some time off to get familiar with everything about Xu Dong...

In the following days, not only did Xu Dong fail to comfort Zhuang Long, but he also spread some rumors that seemed to be true. In addition, there was Zhuang Long's "tyrannical" attitude in the live broadcast of the two people's conversation at the film festival. For a time, gossips such as Zhuang Long "playing big" and giving the producer the cold shoulder in public and might be replaced as the lead actor in the play were spread across both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau at an extremely terrifying speed.

Early in the morning, He Pingsi walked quickly into Su Yun's office carrying a large stack of freshly-made newspapers and magazines. "You are right. That Ms. Xu is a typical businessman. She will not let go of a 'thing' until she has squeezed it completely dry..."

Su Yun picked up some newspapers and magazines and flipped through them. Her hands kept moving, but she looked across at the other side: "She has tasted this kind of sweetness before, and now she doesn't know what Zhuang Long means, so she just took the initiative to attack."

I guess they wanted to use the public debate to anger Zhuang Long, and then let him take the initiative to terminate the contract. This way, they can save a lot of money on the film salary, and at the same time, they can also get some free movie promotion and create a lot of hype.

If it weren't for the "change of circumstances" this time, Xu Dong might have really succeeded - Zhuang Long is an aloof person who doesn't like to talk to most outsiders. Even though he now knows how to use legal weapons to protect his rights, he still doesn't know much about public debate.

Maybe, after he gets compensation according to the law, he will be hated by others and be criticized for being aggressive, rude, and suppressing the new team...

Rumors are scary. Even if they are finally clarified, there will always be some people who believe in them.

"What are you going to do?" He Pingsi's main job is running a public relations company, so of course he understands the importance of public opinion. "If you need it, I can help you contact some 'witnesses' as quickly as possible to challenge Ms. Xu."

Su Yun is also an expert in public debates, but he didn't expect that this time he almost ended up being pecked in the eye by the goose while hunting it all day. As his collaborator, He Pingsi could not swallow this humiliation to some extent.

"Don't be impatient. Let the rumors fly for a while. The show will be more interesting in the future." Su Yun said calmly, and then told He Pingsi about her next plan. "When it comes to public debates, we must first consult the opinions of the parties involved. Otherwise, we will become the second Ms. Xu."

He Pingsi nodded: "You are right, then how do you plan to tell Zhuang Long?"

"I want to make a phone call to ask about his current situation..." Su Yun did what she said, picked up the phone on the table and dialed -

"Hey, John, that's right, it's me. Are you free now? I want to make an appointment... Oh, you're not free - what?! You and Lesley, Danny and the others are going to play billiard together?!"

After asking for the address and hanging up, Su Yun pinched her cheek with her hand, and then couldn't help but call out to He Pingsi who was sitting opposite her: "Pinch me to see if I'm a little confused because I stayed up all night last night..."

"No, you heard it right." Although he could directly help Su Yun confirm the facts, it was a rare "invitation", so He Pingsi immediately reached out and pinched Su Yun's cheek without any hesitation.