Going to work? Even a dog wouldn't go!

Chapter 68, The So-Called Upward Socializing!
Hengdian.

Tian Zhenyu was having dinner with his "new girlfriend" Han Qiuying at a barbecue restaurant.

Besides the two people, there are also two actor friends that Tian Zhenyu met after coming to Hengdian.

"Qiuying, eat more. Once you join the crew in a couple of days, there won't be any more food."

Tian Zhenyu picked up a piece of grilled beef for his girlfriend, showing great thoughtfulness. It was clear that he was not affected by Zhang Shengnan's departure at all.

"Brother Yu, you've truly achieved success in both love and career!"

"After filming a movie with Director Kong, I'll definitely be inundated with offers!"

Friend A offered compliments from the side.

"He'll not only be getting a constant stream of film offers, he might just skyrocket to stardom!"

"Brother Yu, if you become rich and powerful, don't forget me!"

Friend B echoed this sentiment.

Tian Zhenyu feigned modesty: "It's just a small role, and it might not even make a splash when the show airs. But I can learn something from Director Kong."

He had barely finished speaking when his cell phone on the table suddenly rang.

Wan Guixiang, the assistant director of "Beautiful Rivers and Mountains" and the one in charge of casting, got two small roles by using his connections.

Of course, Wan Guixiang couldn't be cast for particularly important roles. For big productions like "The Splendid Rivers and Mountains," the lead actors, second leads, and third leads were all cast in Beijing. The roles found in Hengdian were just minor supporting roles.

"Brother Wan, you were looking for me."

"Did the start date for joining the production team change?"

For young actors like Tian Zhenyu, changes in the start date are common. When Wan Guixiang called, he instinctively assumed that the start date had changed.

"Who have you offended recently?"

Wan Guixiang didn't respond, but instead asked directly.

"Uh, no!"

"Brother Wan, what happened?"

Tian Zhenyu was stunned for a moment, then asked somewhat nervously.

"Director Kong just called personally and kicked you and Han Qiuying out of the crew."

"Think about it carefully. Have you offended any important people recently? Otherwise, Director Kong wouldn't personally intervene in the affairs of the two of you with such minor roles."

Wan Guixiang was also indebted to Tian Zhenyu, otherwise he wouldn't have spoken to him so amiably.

"what?"

"How could this be?"

Tian Zhenyu excitedly stood up from his seat, and his girlfriend Han Qiuying and two friends all turned their attention to him.

"Brother Wan, I really haven't offended anyone."

“Life has been the same as before lately. Could you talk to Director Kong properly? There must be some misunderstanding here.”

Upon hearing that the role was gone, Tian Zhenyu immediately became anxious.

This is a play by Kong Sanmin. If the play becomes a hit, it's not uncommon for minor supporting actors to be promoted to stardom. Even if they aren't promoted, it's still an impressive performance resume.

"I don't know if there was a misunderstanding, but Director Kong sounded very angry and wouldn't even listen to my explanation."

"And not only are we not cooperating with you this time, we've also blocked both of you!"

"You'd better watch yourself. I'll transfer the money to you later!"

After delivering the package, Wan Guixiang hung up the phone immediately.

Tian Zhenyu was completely stunned, and it took him a long time to slump into a chair.

"Zhenyu, what's wrong?"

"What happened?"

Han Qiuying frowned as she looked at her boyfriend. The barbecue restaurant was noisy, and she couldn't hear what was being said on the phone.

"The role is gone."

Tian Zhenyu said weakly, "Huh?"

"Didn't we already agree that Director Wan had already taken the money?"

Upon hearing that the role was gone, Han Qiuying was stunned. Naturally, she also cared a lot about this opportunity to work with Kong Sanmin.

Moreover, she had heard that Kong Sanmin was a pervert, and maybe during filming she could also read the script with him in the dark, and then she could get close to him.

Now Tian Zhenyu is telling her that the role is gone, which means she won't have the chance to curry favor with him anymore!
"They said it was Director Kong who made the call personally."

"The man surnamed Wan asked us if we had offended any important figures."

Tian Zhenyu spoke weakly, but his mind was racing as he pondered which important person he had recently offended.

He couldn't find an answer after thinking about it for a while, mainly because he didn't usually have any contact with important people.

"Brother Yu, being replaced in a role is nothing new in our industry, especially in Director Kong's production."

"That's right. Even A-list celebrities get replaced sometimes. If they can't make it, so be it. It's not like they're starving!"

Friends A and B offered words of comfort, but both couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

It's fine if we all stay in obscurity. I haven't even filmed any of Director Kong's movies yet, so why should you?
Now I feel comfortable, we're back to square one.

At this moment, Friend A casually picked up his phone and glanced at it. His eyes widened in surprise. In the actors' group he was in, someone from Yixin Film and Television had posted an announcement, which basically said that the company would never cooperate with Tian Zhenyu and Han Qiuying!

"Brother Yu, did you offend some rich kid?"

Friend A quickly handed the phone to Tian Zhenyu, and Han Qiuying also curiously leaned over to take a look. Then, the two of them were dumbfounded.

Yixin Film and Television, as everyone in the industry knows, is Kong Sanmin's company, and now they've actually "blacklisted" both of them!

"Tian Zhenyu, what exactly is going on?"

"We agreed to join the production together, how did it turn out like this!"

Han Qiuying couldn't hold back any longer. She stood up angrily and pointed at Tian Zhenyu, questioning him.

"How the hell should I know!"

"Maybe you offended someone and dragged me into this!"

Tian Zhenyu was already furious, and he was not going to back down either.

Seeing the two start arguing, friends A and B exchanged a glance and then made an excuse to leave.

They invited Tian Zhenyu out for dinner today, hoping to curry favor with him before he "takes off" and hopefully it will be helpful later. After all, the entertainment industry is all about connections.

But the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Tian Zhenyu not only lost the role, but also offended a big director like Kong Sanmin. He has to stay away from this and not drag himself down with him.

"It must be that bitch Zhang Shengnan!"

"She's doing something bad behind my back!"

Tian Zhenyu couldn't think of anyone he had offended. If anyone hated him and Han Qiuying, it was Zhang Shengnan.

"If she had that ability, would you break up with her?"

Han Qiuying snorted coldly, her face full of mockery.

Although her words were harsh, they were not without reason. Tian Zhenyu was immediately rendered speechless. If Zhang Shengnan had that kind of power, she would have taken off long ago. Why would she have to suffer with him in Hengdian?

Beijing.

Having vented his anger for his second sister, Zhang Xian was in a good mood, and at the same time, he truly realized the importance of connections.

With a powerful backer, he can certainly live a comfortable life, but if his family encounters problems or is bullied, the backer may not be able to solve them for him. Therefore, it is crucial to know more people, especially useful people.

Of course, the prerequisite for expanding your network is that you yourself must be capable and be seen as part of the "network" by others; otherwise, no matter how hard you try, it will be useless.

The essence of human interaction is nothing more than the exchange of benefits.

Only when everyone has roughly the same amount of chips can they play together.

There's some truth to the sayings "marry someone of equal social standing" and "don't force yourself into circles you don't fit into."

As for the "social upwards" that some young women talk about every day, that's just self-aggrandizement. For women with ordinary backgrounds and abilities, there's no such thing as social upwards, only "sexual upwards."

It may sound harsh, but all you can offer is sexual value.

(End of this chapter)