Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 220 Rejecting Zhang Yimou's Invitation!
That evening, Cao Dun and Zhang Kun finally graciously treated everyone to a celebratory banquet at the best hotel in Hengdian World Studios.

"The director is finally being generous this time! Guys, let's get the director drunk!"

"Who do you think you are? Don't treat an assistant director like you're not a director! Let's have a drink!"

"You bunch of kids, when I was pitching investments and drinking with investors, you were still tadpoles. Let's drink, who's afraid of who!"

"..."

After spending several months together, everyone became very close, and many of them got extremely drunk.

Only Zhou Yang, with actors and staff taking turns pouring him drinks, showed no flush on his face, just a slight smile, and even wanted a few more rounds.

After everyone had drunk themselves to the point of collapsing on the ground, Zhou Yang took a picture and posted it on Weibo.

"#Actor Zhou Yang: Filming for 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' has wrapped! To celebrate, everyone was supposed to get drunk, but we weren't quite done yet, so I'm a little unhappy. #Frustrated#"

Below is a selfie. In the picture, everyone except Zhou Yang is lying on the table, posing in various ways.

"That's amazing! I never knew Zhou Yang could drink so much. He's a real man!"

"You can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, that's truly amazing, Zhou Yang!"

"Zhou Yang, you really deserve a beating. You got the benefit but are still acting innocent."

"Zhou Yang, come to Northeast China, I'll have a good drink with you."

"Not only are you a great actor, but you're also muscular and a heavy drinker. Aren't all the young heartthrobs going to feel inferior? Go become a serious actor!"

"My God! Even Yi Xi's younger brother got drunk! Zhou Yang, you're too ruthless!"

"..."

The next morning, Zhou Yang returned to his residence in Shanghai early in a company-provided van.

However, he had just finished showering when there was a knock on the door.

"Huh, someone knocked on the door as soon as I got back. Could it be Bai Bing?!" Zhou Yang thought subconsciously.

Zhou Yang walked to the door, full of doubt.

However, Zhou Yang froze when he opened the door.

"Tian... Sister Tianzhen, what brings you here?"

The person standing at the door wasn't Bai Bing, but Chen Tianzhen.

When Chen Tianzhen saw Zhou Yang, her eyes lit up instantly: "Little Yang, your lucky star has arrived! Look who I've brought you!"

After Chen Tianzhen finished speaking, the obese figure stepped aside, revealing a tall and thin man.

"Director Zhang... Director Zhang!"

Zhou Yang was deeply shocked; the person behind Chen Tianzhen was none other than the famous director Zhang Yimou.

Zhou Yang hurriedly ushered Zhang Jimou and Chen Tianzhen into the house.

The three sat on the sofa, Zhang Jimou staring intently at Zhou Yang, like a rich woman choosing a male escort.

This made Zhou Yang feel very uncomfortable.

With a smile, Chen Tianzhen asked, "Director Zhang, does Zhou Yang meet your requirements?"

Lao Mouzi nodded.

"Not bad, handsome and fair-skinned, fans should like him, he's a sure-fire box office draw."

Chen Tianzhen happily added, "Moreover, Zhou Yang's popularity has recently skyrocketed, and he has topped the Weibo hot search list multiple times. He is definitely no less popular than any young male idol."

Upon hearing this, a glint immediately flashed in Zhang Yimou's eyes, and he said, "Alright, you're the one! You'll play Peng Yong in my new movie, The Great Wall!"

The Great Wall? Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment.

Of course he knew about the movie The Great Wall; in his previous life, it was a truly terrible film!

Seeing that Zhou Yang showed no excitement and even hesitated.

Zhang Yimou was somewhat dissatisfied. Which actor wouldn't be proud to work with him?

Zhang Yimou tapped the table and said meaningfully, "What, you don't want to act in 'The Great Wall'? This movie is expected to cost $2 million! It stars international star Matt Damon, and also features Andy Lau, Zhang Hanyu, Peng Yuyan, Lin Erxin, Deng Kai, Lu Han, Wu Yifan, and Cai Xukun. They begged me for even a small role, but I wouldn't give it to them. I only approached you because I think you have some acting skills and a good appearance."

"Yes! Of course I'm willing! Director Zhang, you've come to the right person. Zhou Yang won't let you down."

Chen Tian excitedly agreed on Zhou Yang's behalf.

With such a star-studded lineup, Zhou Yang would receive a lot of attention and his market value would increase significantly just by showing his face.

This is Zhou Yang's first time collaborating on such a grand production, working with a group of stars, and his film journey is already ahead of others at the start.

This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Zhang Yimou nodded, and Chen Tianzhen's reaction was exactly as he had expected: "By the way, Matt Damon's salary for this film is twenty million US dollars, and Andy Lau's is forty million RMB. As you know, I focus on production quality, and actors' salaries shouldn't be too high, so..."

"Payment isn't important."

Chen Tianzhen generously stated, "It's a blessing for Zhou Yang to be able to film and learn under Director Zhang's guidance; the salary is just a formality."

Zhang Yimou was very satisfied with Chen Tianzhen's answer, but still shook his head and said with a smile, "The format won't work either. I'm not short of money. How about four million, based on market price?"

puff!

Zhou Yang choked on his water and couldn't help but spit it out.

This is too expensive!

Zhou Yang's salary for starring in "The Longest Day in Chang'an" was close to ten million yuan. Although movie salaries will decrease, they will at least not be less than half of that.

Moreover, this movie would damage an actor's reputation, and no matter how much money he was offered, he wouldn't act in it!

“I’m sorry, I don’t want to take on the role in ‘The Great Wall’,” Zhou Yang said bluntly.

As soon as Zhou Yang spoke, Zhang Yimou's smile vanished.

Chen Tianzhen's expression changed, and she said angrily, "Zhou Yang, what nonsense are you talking about? Director Zhang is giving you a role in 'The Great Wall,' this is your chance!"

Zhang Yimou is a well-known director in the industry who has mentored countless stars and has a great influence.

If Zhou Yang offends him, he will not be able to continue his career in the film and television industry.

“Sister Tianzhen, I have serious doubts about the quality of Hua Yang’s Great Wall, which stars a foreigner.” Zhou Yang stated his reason for refusing.

When Zhang Yimou heard these words, he found them extremely offensive.

Isn't this questioning his abilities? It's implying that his upcoming film, "The Great Wall," will definitely be a terrible movie.

Tolerable or unbearable!
Zhang Yimou quickly stood up, his face displeased, and said, "Chen Tianzhen, your artist is far too arrogant. My little corner can't accommodate him!"

After saying that, Zhang Yimou walked straight out the door without looking back.

Chen Tianzhen was also enraged by Zhou Yang, because he had offended Zhang Yimou!
"Zhou Yang, how could you be so insensible? You actually offended Director Zhang! 'The Great Wall' has a huge budget and a star-studded cast. If you take on 'The Great Wall,' it will be a great boost to your film career!" Chen Tianzhen said angrily.

This is also why young actors are so eager to participate in "The Great Wall".

"Sister Tianzhen, I'm sorry, but I really don't want to cheat the fans out of their money. This drama is clearly a failure, and the fans' money doesn't come easily," Zhou Yang said very seriously.

Chen Tianzhen looked at Zhou Yang and sighed helplessly: "Your personality will cause you a lot of trouble in the entertainment industry!"

(End of this chapter)