Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 279 An Invitation with an Exorbitant Salary!
Chow Yun-fat then introduced Zhou Yang, saying, "Young Yang, this is director Leung Lok-man. He hopes to collaborate with you on his latest film."

Zhou Yang greeted Liang Lemin politely, "Hello, Director Liang."

“Mr. Jiang, hello. I’m currently preparing a movie called ‘Cold War,’ which stars big names like Leung Ka-fai and Andy Lau. I’d like you to play the important role of Lau Kit-kwun. Here’s the script.” Leung Lok-man immediately handed over a script.

Cold War?
Zhou Yang certainly knew about "Cold War". After he received the script, he found that the content was exactly the same as the plot he had seen in his previous life.

A moment later, Zhou Yang closed the script and said directly, "I'm willing!"

"That's great!" Leung Lok-man patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder with great joy. "With you on board, I feel even more at ease. Your performance in 'Project Gutenberg' gives me complete confidence in you!"

Although Zhou Yang is only a teenager, Liu Jiehui in the script is already in his thirties.

However, Zhou Yang successfully portrayed the middle-aged character Li Wen in "Project Gutenberg", so playing Liu Jiehui will definitely not be a problem for him.

Moreover, truly outstanding actors are not limited by age.

Being able to portray characters ranging from teenagers to those in their eighties or nineties is an essential skill for an excellent actor.

After confirming his participation in "Cold War," Leung Lok-man approached Chow Yeung to discuss his salary: "We've decided to give you a salary of 30 million, and we'll also give you 10% of the box office revenue!"

"So tall?" Zhou Yang asked in surprise.

Even at only 30 million, this is the highest salary Zhou Yang has ever received, not to mention the 10% box office revenue share.

Chow Yun-fat quipped, "This treatment isn't high at all. Your current salary doesn't even reflect your market value."

"Market value?" Zhou Yang asked, somewhat puzzled.

Leung Lok-man laughed and said, "You are the first actor to have a box office of 10 billion, with each of your films grossing over 2 billion. Now you have also won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Performer, Best Supporting Actor, and Youngest Best Actor. Your box office appeal is even greater, and you have become a national idol. Even if you ask for 100 million, I think many people would still want to work with you."

Zhou Yang suddenly understood; there really is no such thing as a free lunch.

His high salary is because he can bring investors several times the return.

After agreeing on the cooperation, Zhou Yang personally escorted Chow Yun-fat and Leung Lok-man out of the hotel.

The following morning, Zhou Yang immediately returned to Shanghai. At the same time, major online media outlets and promotional accounts were reporting on Jiang's huge success at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

"#CircleEightMaster: The youngest Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards has been crowned today! Congratulations to Zhou Yang!#"

"#EntertainmentSecondSister: Zhou Yang wins three awards in a row! He completely overshadows the younger generation of Chinese actors!"

"#FeministDaily: Why do male Best Actor winners receive so much attention, while female Best Actor winners are rarely discussed? This world has truly degenerated!"

"#Gongqingtuan: Thumbs up for Zhou Yang! Young actors should learn from him.#"

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Of course, at this moment, Kun Kun can be considered the most unlucky one.

Everyone remembered his previous veiled criticism of Zhou Yang on Weibo, and many left comments under his post.

"Are you there? If you are, come out and walk around for a bit, let me see if your face is swollen."

"Kun Kun, your father Yang became the youngest Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, and what about you?"

"No wonder Brother Yang doesn't want to talk to you, you two are really not on the same level, poor little brother!"

"Haha, Brother Yang has won three trophies in a row, aren't you jealous!"

"Little brother, you want the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor? Dream on!" "..."

Kun Kun couldn't hold back any longer and quietly turned off the comment function on Weibo.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yang arrived at the studio and told Chen Tianzhen about his collaboration with Leung Lok-man on "Cold War".

"A 30 million yuan salary plus 10% of the box office revenue?!"

Upon hearing the amount of payment offered, even the well-informed Chen Tianzhen felt that the offer was far too generous.

Chen Tianzhen also read the script for "Cold War" and nodded in satisfaction: "The plot is very good and it will definitely be very popular. It's been a long time since I've seen such an excellent police and gangster film."

Two days later, Zhou Yang received the contract from Leung Lok-man. After signing it, he officially joined the "Cold War" crew.

He immediately took a picture of the contract and then posted it on Weibo.

"#Actor Zhou Yang: As an actor, to continuously grow, one must forget past glories, whether it's being a box office king or the youngest Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor. From today onwards, it's all wiped clean and reset. A fresh start! The next film, a new field, a crime thriller, *Cold War*! Let the war be even more intense! #Image#"

Zhou Yang is incredibly popular right now; a single Weibo post can immediately garner over 100,000 comments.

"Brother Yang, are you some kind of superhuman? You just finished Operation Red Sea, and now you're filming a new movie!"

"The title 'Cold War' is so cool! I can't wait to see it!"

"Making a police thriller? Aren't Hong Kong police thrillers already in decline? Brother Yang, you'd better not mess this up."

"Haha, last time when Brother Yang was filming 'Operation Red Sea,' some people said military films weren't popular and would flop. What happened? Tell me the box office results!"

"This is different. Military films have never truly flourished, while police and gangster films, though once glorious, have now declined irreversibly."

"Stop talking! As long as Brother Yang is involved, even the most decaying place can be revitalized!"

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Fat Di approached Zhou Yang, looked at the netizens' comments, and burst into laughter.

"Hehe, Zhou Yang, it seems there are still some fans who doubt your abilities."

Zhou Yang was taken aback for a moment, then casually said, "My abilities are too strong. What abilities are you talking about?"

"Of course, it's box office success." Fatty D blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "Any other abilities?"

Zhou Yang's lips curled up slightly as he leaned close to Fatty Di's ear, "Have you forgotten which destructive ability you possess?"

"Pah!" Fatty Di immediately mocked Zhou Yang, "Even a dog can't say anything nice."

But soon, Fat Di's expression turned very melancholy: "You're going to film again. I don't have any films on recently, and Jingyi has gone back to school to prepare for the college entrance examination. I'm so bored by myself."

Zhou Yang's forehead was covered with black lines.

"Who told you to turn down several movie offers?"

Fat Di stuck out her tongue and said shyly, "Didn't 'Forget Me Not Restaurant' just end? I wanted to stay with you for a few more days."

Zhou Yang gently stroked Fatty Di's head: "Why are you so clingy? If your fans knew, they would be shocked."

(End of this chapter)