Traitor

The brokerage company that Liu Hengche finally signed was neither Hongxiang nor any top-ranked entertainment film company in the industry, but a little-known small economic company, Lelin.This decision was beyond everyone's expectations, even Zhou Yuanzhi was taken aback.

This is a small company that has only been established for five years, and there is no one who can sell it. In terms of female roles, there is an up-and-coming actress named Bai Xiu, who has won a not-so-important newcomer award in the industry, and is still gaining popularity in the early stages. During the stage, there were even less popular male roles, and only a few young people who had just graduated and an "old man" who had been in the industry for many years but hadn't become popular yet were signed.

For this kind of small company, Liu Hengche naturally sat firmly as the number one brother in the past, but the problem is that small companies are inferior to big companies in terms of capital and connections, and this number one brother is probably just a nice-sounding Poor brother, maybe he can only be a brother Yixiu, living with porridge and vegetables.

"Why did you choose Le Lin?" Zhou Yuanzhi asked, and Liu Hengche gently massaged his knees that were sore and numb due to the rain, "Is it because Miss Zheng is not here, that Situ Rui is hard for you?"

Liu Hengche shook his head: "Although Miss Zheng is not in City A, she still cares about my progress." He didn't tell Zhou Yuanzhi that Zheng Yahan had shown his love to him, even for Liu Hengche himself, he In fact, I'm not sure how serious Zheng Yahan's words are, "Situ Rui also approached me a few times later."

"Then why?" Zhou Yuanzhi guessed, "Hongxiang's strength is the strongest in the industry...but the space there is indeed a bit narrow." He thought of what his own boss Du Wansheng said, Hongxiang is an elephant, The tail is hard to fall off.

"It's very narrow. It doesn't mean that you will be able to get good resources after the past. Although Situ Rui is an artist director, she doesn't have the final say alone. She also has checks and balances that she has to deal with, and the conditions offered there are too high. Harsh, I don't like their way of doing things that trap people firmly."

"Then you can also consider some medium-sized old companies, such as Mengzhixing, Meidong, and JEY are all good companies." Zhou Yuanzhi counted the information he collected and asked Yin Moli, Yin Moli Li was originally an independent artist, and Yin Mo was the only one to take care of his acting career. After deciding to leave that person, he had carefully considered which company to switch to, but in the end he directly signed Tiancheng because of Zhou Yuanzhi.

"Those companies either have a certain territory or are developing rapidly, and they are stronger than Le Lin. Our company should be pretty good, but now we have Li Li..." Zhou Yuanzhi regretted.

There is always room for two tigers in one mountain.

"Le Lin's new artist director is Sister Ping, and Xiao Yang has also changed jobs there now." Liu Hengche said.

Zhou Yuanzhi was stunned for a moment: "Did you go there because of them?"

"There are certain reasons, but it's not just for them." Liu Hengche and Lawyer Xia had already negotiated the terms of the contract with the other party. It can be said that Le Lin's sincerity could not be expressed more clearly.In the contract, Le Lin not only gave Liu Hengche great freedom, but also adopted a very generous way of dividing the remuneration. Once the contract is finalized, Liu Hengche does not seem to be signing to them, but there is a kind of equality The meaning of cooperation.

"Lelin's boss is about the same age as you. I have met that person. He is very thoughtful and professional. He used to work in a large foreign company before coming back to open Lelin. The overall atmosphere of the team there is good. It’s still small now because it doesn’t have enough funds and pillars, but its performance has been rising in the past three years, and its popularity in the industry has also continued to increase.”

"Do you think this company has bright prospects for future development?"

Liu Hengche nodded: "They urgently need someone to help them gain popularity, and I also need someone to do their best to support me and give me the greatest freedom." Liu Hengche did not clearly explain to Zhou Yuanzhi the hidden meaning of the second half of the sentence. It means that he needs to have enough free space to deal with this matter when he announces the matter between himself and Zhou Yuanzhi to the public one day, and he needs the power to be the master.

Zhou Yuanzhi was still very worried: "I'm still afraid that this company is not strong enough, especially if you don't accept Situ Rui's olive branch, will you offend Hongxiang?"

"Even if I don't sign Lelin, I will offend Hongxiang if I sign with any other company." Liu Hengche said, "Competitors. To put it bluntly, there are only two roads ahead of me, Hongxiang, or others, among others Besides, Lelin has the best conditions, and I am familiar with the people." He smiled and asked Zhou Yuanzhi, "Are you feeling better now?"

Zhou Yuanzhi moved his legs and feet slightly: "It's much more comfortable."

Only then did Liu Hengche tuck his legs back into the quilt, and sat back beside Zhou Yuanzhi, got into the quilt and hugged him into his arms: "Anyway, this battle has to be fought, it's just sooner or later, If I sign Hongxiang, it will still block the eyes of many people, and there will never be fewer people who will make trouble behind my back than if I sign Lelin, and I will be truly alone and helpless there."

"Alas..." Zhou Yuanzhi sighed, the more outstanding Liu Hengche's talent was, the more he would hinder others' eyes.In contrast, people like him are more likely to be supporting roles, and the environment is much more relaxed. I don't know who is luckier.

Liu Hengche put his arms around Zhou Yuanzhi's waist and rested his chin on his shoulder, acting coquettishly.

"So you have to treat me better in the future, Yuanzhi."

"Am I not good enough for you?" Zhou Yuanzhi asked angrily.After staying with Liu Hengche for a long time, I knew that what he said was definitely not as pure as it appeared on the surface. He was pushed on the bed by Liu Hengche for no reason just now and was almost eaten again. If it wasn't for his legs and feet being uncomfortable, Liu Hengche may not be willing to stop yet.

"Hmm..." Liu Hengche didn't refute, but continued to put his arms around Zhou Yuanzhi's waist, stroking it lightly once in a while, making Zhou Yuanzhi feel weak all over, "Yuanzhi, I'm going to enter the Fission" group."

Zhou Yuanzhi narrowed his eyes slightly: "The time has come for a tough battle."

"Yes." Liu Hengche said, "Success or failure only depends on this battle! So..."

"Ok?"

"I won't see you for several months!" Liu Hengche smiled and pulled Zhou Yuanzhi down, "Give me some compensation tonight!"

"You... didn't you say you wanted to go back... put... Ah Che..."

At this time, Zhou Yuanzhi and Liu Hengche were only holding the idea of ​​performing "Fission" well and laying the first solid foundation for Liu Hengche's return to the film industry. No one, including Kuang Yunsheng, did not expect that "Fission" "This film can achieve such amazing results. This film not only achieved a box office of more than 700 million, but also completed a magnificent turn in Kuang Yunsheng's career as a director, and also made Liu Hengche, who played the leading villain in the play It became very popular, so popular that he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the established domestic film festival afterwards.

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ten months later

"Mr. Liu! Mr. Liu! Mr. Liu!"

As soon as the van stopped at the gate of the TV station, the reporters who had been waiting early rushed up with long guns and short cannons, all calling Liu Hengche's name.The door of the nanny's car slid back, and the first to get out was the security guard, then Sister Ping, Xiao Yang, and then Liu Hengche.

"Please let me out, everyone please let me out." Sister Ping shouted from the front, and the security guards pushed aside the crowd and set up barriers to ensure Liu Hengche's passage.

"Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu, how do you feel about being nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Star Film Festival for the role of Ning Haowei in "Fission" this time? Do you think you can win the award this time?"

"I am already surprised and honored to be nominated, and I am very satisfied no matter what the result is."

"Mr. Liu, you have always played decent roles before, what prompted you to suddenly take on the role of such an iconic villain this time?"

"People can't stay the same, or they will regress."

"Mr. Liu, does this mean that you will rely on Ning Haowei in "Fission" in your future casting? Are you worried that you will be stereotyped again?"

"Being able to play various types of roles is a proof of an actor's strength, and being able to play one type to the extreme is also a proof of an actor's strength. I can only say that I have no clear standards. As long as it is a role that appeals to me, I will All are happy to accept."

"Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu, I heard that Huang Yajun dropped "Red Clouds" and switched to "Fission" for you. Are you in love?"

Liu Hengche stopped and looked at the young female reporter who asked him a question.

"Are you the Xiao Xi of "New Movie Star"?"

The female reporter whose surname was called immediately showed a flattered expression: "Liu, Mr. Liu, do you still remember me?"

"During the opening ceremony of "Fission" last time, you asked me if I was under pressure to play the villain for the first time?"

"Yes, yes, it's me!" The expression on the female reporter's face has been changed invisibly by the journalist who is objectively chasing the report.

"I've read your report, and it's very well written. Thank you for putting hope in this film and myself at that time."

"Mr. Liu..."

Xiao Yang beside him leaned forward: "Ah Che, it's almost time."

Liu Hengche nodded, took off his sunglasses, turned around and smiled at the crowd around him: "Sorry everyone, because of time constraints, I can only answer here temporarily, and we will have a good chat next time when we have a chance, thank you everyone." He stayed for a short while, waiting for the photographer to complete the shooting task, and then turned and left.Xiao Yang immediately stepped forward and opened his arms together with the staff of the TV station to block the footsteps of the media.

"Dear reporters, the front is not an interview area, please stop here, if you want to interview Mr. Liu, you can contact me, the company will arrange..."

The door closed behind him, and the noise was immediately shut out.

Sister Ping chatted with the contact person of the TV station, then turned to Liu Hengche and said, "Mr. Liu, I'll go to the front to make some checks. There are still forty minutes. You can go to the lounge to rest for a while." Sister Ping After finishing speaking, he walked away with the person in charge of the TV station in high heels, leaving Liu Hengche and another TV station staff member behind.

"Mr. Liu, this way please." The staff said respectfully, leading the way ahead.

The TV station is still the one I visited three years ago, but it seems that it has just been renovated recently, and it has become neater and cleaner than before. The current Liu Hengche seems to have the strength to reach the front line of the film industry.

A few people just walked towards him, and Liu Hengche saw the man at a glance.He knew that he was going to make an announcement today, but no one told him that Zhou Yuanzhi would wear this kind of clothes for the announcement.

Liu Hengche was a little upset.Zhou Yuanzhi and Yin Moli walked over while chatting, the two talked and laughed, the atmosphere was very harmonious.The black shirt on Zhou Yuanzhi's casual suit was unbuttoned a few times, exposing his collarbone and a small piece of his chest, which looks quite chic.Thanks to Tiancheng's unremitting devil training, Zhou Yuanzhi has finally successfully "graduated" from the "star-making" school. Although he is not born with that kind of domineering character, he still maintains his own gentle and honest character. Personality, but no matter in terms of clothing or daily speech and behavior, now he has the style of a star.The appearance of walking here with Yin Moli is really quite harmonious.

Liu Hengche snorted coldly, which startled the TV station staff.

"Mr. Liu?" the staff asked in trepidation, not knowing where he had offended Liu Hengche.

Liu Hengche squeezed out an ugly smile: "I saw a friend, go over and say hello, you go to the lounge and wait for me."

The staff also saw the two people coming from the opposite side, and responded cautiously: "Then Mr. Liu, if you need anything, you can call me at any time. My name is Xiao Mo. The lounge is at 8108. Just turn right at the end of the corridor in front. one."

Liu Hengche nodded: "I know it, you go." As he said that, he frowned and walked towards the two men, frowning as if he was going to catch a traitor.

Zhou Yuanzhi didn't find Liu Hengche until he walked in front of him, and he yelled "No" in his heart at that time, and when he raised his head, he met Liu Hengche's gloomy face.

"Ache." Zhou Yuanzhi had no choice but to take the initiative to greet.

Because of this claim, Yin Moli suddenly raised his head, and looked at Liu Hengche with a sense of sudden enlightenment in his eyes.

"Nice meeting, Mr. Liu, I'm Yin Moli." It was rare that Yin Moli took the initiative and reached out his hand to Liu Hengche.

Liu Hengche didn't seem to want to stretch out his hand, and Zhou Yuanzhi gave him a glare before he stretched out his hand unwillingly: "Hello." After thinking about it, he added, "I've admired you for a long time, Mr. Yin, I listen Yuan Zhi mentioned you many times."

Zhou Yuanzhi sighed in his heart, there was no need to bite the word "many times" so hard.

Yin Moli looked kind and amiable: "You don't have to be so polite, brother Zhou's friend is my friend, you can call me Moli. Mr. Liu also came to the announcement today?"

"Let's do "Stars' Private Stories"."

"It's Sister Xiaoyue's show. It's a pretty good platform. Although she always likes to ask about other people's scandals, she is very cunning. Mr. Liu, you must be careful." Yin Moli smiled. Liu Hengche felt that he was like As annoying as a fox.

"Thank you for reminding me." He replied coldly.

"Ah, by the way, I just watched "Fission" last week. Mr. Liu, your Ning Haowei really makes people itch." Yin Moli smiled to himself, as if he didn't see Liu Hengche's cold face, "But female audiences generally prefer that tone."

"If someone falls in love with an outright villain, it will be my failure." Liu Hengche didn't appreciate it at all.

"It's not that serious. There's a saying, men aren't bad, women don't love." Yin Moli put his hand on Zhou Yuanzhi's shoulder, "Don't you think so, Brother Zhou?"

Liu Hengche frowned even tighter, his eyes fixed on the hand.Zhou Yuanzhi had to desperately warn him with his eyes, so as not to make him behave rudely.

"Ache, hurry up, why don't we talk next time?"

Liu Hengche glanced at Zhou Yuanzhi, his eyes were really gloomy, Zhou Yuanzhi felt numb in his tailbone, cold in his back, and a dull pain in a certain part when he saw it.

"Then I'll go to the announcement first and call you later."

"Okay, Ache, you go to work first, if you have something to do, it doesn't matter to contact you at another time."

Liu Hengche's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. Zhou Yuanzhi desperately prayed in his heart that he would not lose his child's temper at this juncture. Finally, Liu Hengche still had a sense of being a public figure, and nodded politely to them: "Turn back!" See."

"See you later."

Zhou Yuanzhi waited for Liu Hengche to go far away before he let out a long breath. He looked relieved, but when he turned around, he saw Yin Moli blinking a pair of beautiful red phoenix eyes, smiling and staring at him.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Yuanzhi was a little flustered in his heart, but on the surface he still tried to maintain his composure.

Yin Moli looked at him for a while before smiling: "It's nothing." He hooked Zhou Yuanzhi, "Brother Zhou, let's go eat delicious food together tonight."

"Not tonight, I have work to do."

"Oh? You have a date?"

"I..." Zhou Yuanzhi finally came to his senses, stopped talking, "Hey, this is my privacy, okay?"

"Cut." Yin Moli snorted unhappily, "If you don't say it, don't say it." He turned around and glanced behind him again, Liu Hengche could no longer be seen.

So it was him, Yin Moli thought.