Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 654 I'm just not going to give you any face!
Chen Tianzhen called Zhou Yang to congratulate him, and Zhou Yang happily chatted with her for a few minutes. Afterwards, his phone kept ringing.

"Old Hu! Oh my, you actually remembered to congratulate me! That's really rare!"

"Director Cameron! What do you think of my movie? Is it good? If it's good, that's fine!"

"Bale? Of course, no problem! The fight scenes were indeed spectacular, but as for the next installment, we haven't decided yet..."

"Say what you will! Fine! Next time you come to China, I'll treat you to a meal! Thank you so much..."

"..."

The calls came one after another from friends Zhou Yang had met while filming, both from China and abroad. They all sincerely wished Zhou Yang well and praised his martial arts film.

Despite receiving numerous phone calls and feeling thirsty, Zhou Yang felt a warmth in his heart. The blessings from his friends were entirely devoid of any commercial intent, making him feel deeply comforted.

At the same time, some people were envious of Zhou Yang's success, especially film investor Porter. He was known for his profit-driven approach, and upon hearing of Zhou Yang's earning potential, he naturally wanted a piece of the pie.

Porter, seeing the phenomenal success of Zhou Yang's films, grew increasingly envious. So he dialed Zhou Yang's number.

"Hello, is this Zhou Yang?"

Porter spoke in fluent American English, which surprised Zhou Yang.

"Yes, may I ask who you are?" Zhou Yang asked, frowning.

"Hello, I'm Porter, a film investor from the United States! I'm calling to invite you to participate in my new film investment. What do you think?" Porter introduced himself in a formal tone.

Zhou Yang narrowed his eyes slightly and asked with a smile, "An action movie?"

Potter gave an affirmative answer on the other end of the phone, and Zhou Yang knew in his heart that this opportunity was related to Huang Feihong's reputation.

Previously, film investors did not value Zhou Yang, but now they are flocking to cooperate with him, all because of Zhou Yang's fame and influence.

"Mr. Potter, welcome to China for tea!" Zhou Yang said with a smile, politely declining his offer.

Porter was not going to give up easily; he believed that Zhou Yang would definitely consider it given such a generous reward.

“Mr. Zhou, don’t you want to know how much your fee will be this time? Hundreds of millions, and if needed, we can even give you more than 10 billion!” Potter said excitedly.

Hearing this, Zhou Yang was somewhat surprised, because such investors usually like to pursue low costs and high returns.

Driving down actors' pay is their usual tactic, and actors usually have to fawn over them.

However, Porter showed great sincerity this time.

But after a slight pause, Zhou Yang said directly, "Mr. Potter, I don't lack money!"

Despite his directness, his tone remained gentle and did not appear arrogant.

He is not short of money at all; he can even invest in his own movies and control his own business.

There is no reason to give up one's position as the boss to work for someone else; such a decision is clearly unrealistic.

Potter on the other end of the phone was surprised by Zhou Yang's frankness. After all, he was used to being flattered and rarely encountered such a cold reception.

Porter maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, forcing a smile as he said, "Alright then! I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together in the future!"

"Okay, goodbye, Mr. Potter!" Zhou Yang smiled slightly and hung up the phone.

He knew that Porter appeared nonchalant on the surface, but was inwardly unsettled because he had just lost a huge investment opportunity.

Businessmen are often driven by profit, and Porter could sense a hint of embarrassment and anger at this moment.

He was furious at Zhou Yang's disdain, especially since Zhou Yang had rejected his proposal.

Porter originally thought that by offering a salary of over a billion dollars, he could secure the win.

However, Zhou Yang told him that he wasn't short of money at all. This greed made Porter envious and jealous!

Not only Porter, but other investors who wanted a piece of the pie were also rejected.

Zhou Yang didn't seem to care, only saying that he wouldn't be making any more action movies for the time being.

Some people felt regretful about this, while others sighed.

If Zhou Yang seizes this opportunity to make another action movie, it will surely create a global sensation.

Zhou Yang, who rejected these investors, did not pay attention to their emotions.

He can finally rest at home, and Fat Di and Zhang Jingyi took time off to keep him company.

With two petite women nestled beside him, Zhou Yang felt incredibly happy. One woman massaged his shoulders, while another fed him grapes. He was living a very comfortable life.

However, how could Zhou Yang, a workaholic, put down his work?
After a week of vacation and reflection, he decided to make a meaningful film.

When inspiration struck, he resolutely left the two ladies beside him and rushed to his computer to begin creating.

His mind was full of ideas for a movie script, and he was eager to write them down!
A few days later, Zhou Yang called Chen Tianzhen.

Next, he began to arrange the details of the filming, including the filming location and staff, all of which had to be properly arranged.

Zhou Yang emphasized the importance of casting, saying to Chen Tianzhen, "Sister Tianzhen! Please recommend some promising young actors to give us a try. Casting is crucial!"

Zhou Yang personally oversaw the casting process and posted the casting information online.

Many child actors came to see him, and when Zhou Yang entered the scene, he saw a group of children playing around.

The noise gave Zhou Yang a headache.

But as soon as he sat down, the children immediately quieted down as if they were in class.

However, Zhou Yang noticed a little boy in the corner. This little boy was fair-skinned, with bright eyes, and seemed unusually quiet compared to the other children.

Zhou Yang became interested in him, waved to him, and the little boy obediently walked over.

Zhou Yang was in a good mood and asked with a smile, "Little friend, what's your name?"

"My name is Han Haolin, and I'm seven years old!" Han Haolin's voice was still childish, as he was at the age of losing his baby teeth, making him exceptionally cute.

Chen Tianzhen noticed the boy, then looked at Zhou Yang and thought the two looked somewhat alike.

But then I thought, since they do look somewhat alike, it's amazing that they're so good-looking!

Zhou Yang stared into Han Haolin's bright, clear eyes, as clear as the sky, and couldn't help but recall his own childhood. He felt that Han Haolin perfectly matched the character in the play, and even seemed to have some of his own traits.

This is exactly the person he needs!
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The casting was quickly finalized, with Han Haolin set to play Zhou Yang's son.

Three days later, Zhou Yang, along with Han Haolin and other staff members, flew to the southeast.

Han Haolin was without any family members by his side, carrying a suitcase and following closely behind Zhou Yang.

Although this little guy is young, he appears more mature and composed than his peers, which is one of the reasons why Zhou Yang chose him.

After the plane landed, the people Chen Tianzhen arranged to pick them up drove them to a large hotel in Southeast China.

This was Zhou Yang's first time in Southeast China. He chose to film here because of the large population and unique street style.

(End of this chapter)