Chapter 57: Fake Daughter in the Entertainment Industry
Xie Yan opened the door with dark energy coming out of his body. Standing outside the door was a man in his forties with ordinary looks but gentle temperament.
Zhang Heng greeted with a big smile on his face:
"Thank you, Mr. Xie. I'm so sorry to bother you."
Xie Yan nodded slightly, held his breath and made room at the door to let him in.
With his temper, he would have ruthlessly refused entry to this man when he had the audacity to disturb his precious daughter's sleep. But this director was actually quite resourceful. Just when Xie Yan made up his mind not to open the door, he received a phone call.
He was the director of his first movie after entering the entertainment industry, and he was also the one who discovered him. Although they haven't worked together again in all these years, Xie Yan still remembers the friendship they had back then.
It was rare for the other party to speak, so Xie Yan had to give him this face. Anyway, he only asked him to meet her, so it was up to Xie Yan to decide.
Just meet him, are you afraid of him? Let's see what he can say.
Xie Yan was never a person who changed his mind easily. Of course, this confidence made him regret it every time he thought about it in the days that followed. He shouldn't have been so careless, otherwise there wouldn't be so many people who would snatch the child from him.
But that’s all in the past.
Zhang Heng was feeling a little nervous at this moment. From what he heard from Xie Yan's agent's reply, he knew that they were very determined and were unwilling to let their daughter be exposed to the spotlight.
Although the result of the group meeting was also inclined to find other stars, Zhang Heng was still unwilling to give up and wanted to try harder.
This was his first time to take charge of a variety show project. The initial preparations were not smooth and it took a lot of effort.
Because the copyright was imported from abroad, the matter was quite complicated. It was only thanks to the various connections that Zhang Heng had deliberately accumulated over the years that he was able to negotiate it. The success or failure of this project was directly related to his future in the company.
At this age, if Zhang Heng doesn't make some achievements, there will be no way out. Success or failure depends on this one move!
However, things did not go smoothly. The domestic reality show market is still blank, and no one can say whether this bold attempt will soar to success or fail.
When famous stars hear about an outdoor reality show, they think it is hard and tiring and are not willing to give it a try. The production team also does not want to invite those who are less famous or too third-tier.
It was a big gamble in the first place, and if he couldn't add more chips, was he really going to watch this project that he had built up with his own hands sink?
Originally, Zhang Heng would not even consider a young and high-ranking actor like Xie Yan. Although he does have great appeal, a terrifying number of fans, and a good impression from passers-by, he is too young and is not suitable for a baby-raising program.
But who would have thought that at this moment it would be revealed that Xie Yan had a daughter!
In fact, Zhang Heng didn’t know about it at first. He was so worried that he had several blisters on his mouth. He was not in the mood to pay attention to these gossips. He only noticed it after being @ed by netizens.
This is incredible attention. Isn't this a topic detonator that comes right to your doorstep? If Xie Yan, a new father, and his daughter, who is the most beautiful girl in the world, can join in, why worry about the show not being popular? ?
Even though he had to pay a high fee for the announcement, Zhang Heng accepted it! But he was rejected, which was not only unexpected but also reasonable.
The cost seems astronomical nowadays, but people don’t care at all…
There was no other way. Money was not going to work, so he had to resort to favors. That’s why Zhang Heng came to visit.
You know, the movie star's residence is not only hard to find out, but also hard to enter. Zhang Heng thought of his battle of wits and courage with the security guard at the door, and couldn't help but wipe away a bitter tear in his heart.
However, all this disappeared when Zhang Heng saw the little girl sitting on the carpet, rubbing her eyes, seeming a little sleepy.
Oh, oh, I didn't expect she was even cuter than in the video. With this girl here and Xie Yan as a team... the show is sure to be a big hit!
Are you still worried about not having sponsors and guests? Maybe because the show is so profitable, there will be a second or third season...
Ahhh, I feel so excited just thinking about it!
Su Youran looked at this man with curiosity. He had been silent since he came in, only staring at her with a silly smile. A big question mark seemed to appear on his forehead:
"This uncle is so weird..."
Xie Yan was confused. Was the person in front of him definitely a director and not some weird person?
He pulled the corner of his mouth, and asked the person to sit down with a half-smile:
"Sit anywhere, anything to drink?"
Zhang Heng came back to his senses, touched the back of his head uncomfortably, and said awkwardly:
"Haha... no more trouble, no more trouble!"
Xie Yan poured him a cup of tea and a box of milk for the kids. He didn’t care about his image and sat down next to Su Youran. He held her in his arms and fed her with a straw.
"Of course I drink milk."
Seeing that the baby drank obediently, he skillfully tied her messy hair back up. It turned out that diligent practice was very effective. At least Xie Yan could tie her hair properly now. He also asked her worriedly:
"Are you still sleepy?"
Su Youran’s voice was soft and mellow, like cotton candy. One could feel the sweetness just by listening to it.
"Not sleepy dad."
Even Zhang Heng couldn't help but smile. Wow, what a sweet little baby.
Sweetheart Su Youran held a straw in her mouth, pouted her small lips, and looked at Zhang Heng with curiosity as he finally sat down on the sofa with her bright eyes. Her little face was so delicate that it didn't look like a real person, but the most outstanding thing about her was her eyes.
It is dark and pitch-black, as if it can speak.
No one can say anything bad about these eyes. It makes people want to treat her with all their tenderness.
Zhang Heng also has a daughter, but when he met Su Youran, he didn't even dare to breathe, for fear that his heavy breathing would scare the little girl.
Xie Yan couldn't bear to watch it any longer. What was the meaning of this guy coming here but not saying anything? And why was he staring at my daughter? And he was smiling so obscenely (?)...
He was the first to bring up the topic, wanting to get rid of the irrelevant people as soon as possible. This was a space just for him and Ranran, and Xie Yan really didn't like anyone else to step in.
"Excuse me, what are you doing here today?"
Zhang Heng straightened his expression and sat upright:
"Teacher Xie, please allow me to introduce myself first. I am Zhang Heng, the director of "Dad, Let's Go Traveling". Regarding this program..."
Xie Yan waved his hand gently, with a just-right yet distant smile on his face:
"Director Zhang, it's nice to meet you. Thank you for taking the trouble to come here. I heard from my agent that the project is a very good one, but I'm very sorry. My daughter is still young and I don't want her to be exposed to too much in this industry."
Zhang Heng had been mentally prepared and knew that it would not be so easy to achieve his goal, but he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed when he heard Xie Yan refuse again. He then heard the other party continue:
"I think you should have known our situation beforehand. Ranran just came back to me not long ago, and I am trying to cultivate a good relationship with her. If she hadn't been photographed by accident this time, I would not have exposed her to the media. This would affect her normal life in the future. I think you have been in the circle for so many years, you should know what I mean."
Zhang Heng was silent. Yes, it is not easy to be the child of a celebrity. They receive more attention than ordinary children from the moment they are born, and they also have more pressure than other people.
The halo of parents will make fans, netizens and the public have higher expectations of him (her). If he (she) is excellent, he will say: "Isn't it natural that his parents are so successful?"
Or "I don't even know how many privileges I have. If I had parents like that, I could win without any effort."
If you are mediocre, you will be criticized: "How come you didn't inherit any of your parents' good genes?" Even your appearance will be commented on casually.
The entertainment industry is full of glitz and glamour, with many temptations and crooked paths. If you are not careful, you will be influenced and corrupted.
It's okay for behind-the-scenes personnel like Zhang Heng, who won't have many people paying attention to them. But those stars on the screen who really love their children will be very careful to hide all information about their children, protect their daily lives from being disturbed, and let them go to school, fall in love, and live their own lives normally.
Xie Yan has no shortage of money, fame, or profit, so there is really no need for his hard-earned treasure to get involved in that muddy water.
Zhang Heng felt a little confused, as if he didn't know where to start. If he continued talking, he would feel like a bad guy.
He looked into that pair of clear and penetrating eyes. If this girl became a bad person because of him, then he would be an unforgivable criminal!
However, the professional soul still pulled Zhang Heng to try again:
"Teacher Xie, you can't just think about the bad side. You also said that your baby has just returned to you, and you need to create more beautiful memories for you and your child. Isn't it a good opportunity for you two to travel together? Not only can you cultivate your relationship, but you can also get valuable parenting experience from other families. It's a win-win situation!"
Xie Yan's expression was still polite but indifferent. Travel? He could take Ranran with him alone, without the need for a camera.
Experience? What can't be found on the Internet now? Xie Yan has quietly followed a lot of parenting microblogs and forums with a small account. If you have any questions, ask them there. I guarantee that many people can give you answers.
The new dad refused to listen, so Zhang Heng had to focus on the little baby who looked easy to fool.
Zhang Heng showed his temperament and appeared very friendly. He smiled kindly and asked Su Youran, who had just finished drinking milk:
"Baby, do you want to play with daddy? It's fun. There are many games. There are other little brothers and sisters. You can play with them."
Su Youran didn't respond yet, but Xie Yan was already a little annoyed. What did you say to the child? Do you think she doesn't know anything by bullying her?
He stood up holding Su Youran in his arms, as if to see her off:
"Director Zhang, I think I've made myself clear. I'm really sorry, but I won't accept this program. Please find someone else!"
Zhang Heng stood up awkwardly, knowing that he couldn't stay any longer today. Just as he was about to say goodbye, Su Youran, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly said:
"Of course I want to go play with my dad!"
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