Chapter 91

It seemed that at this moment, Director Guo Baochang had arranged the matters of the crew and, upon hearing the situation here, hurriedly rushed over, saying as he walked, "What exactly happened? Can someone tell me?"

The people on the scene were silent as tombstones. Ye Ming acted as if nothing had happened, with an expression that suggested it was none of his business. The others would not interject without reason, as doing so would inadvertently offend Chen Kaige.

From Chen Kaige's expression, which clearly said "do not approach," one could tell how angry he was, though he had suppressed it well.

The powerful aura of a superior, the presence of a count, tightly enveloped Ye Ming.

Only Ye Ming could feel how strong this aura was, a powerful pressure that made it hard to breathe.

At this moment, since Guo Baochang had arrived, the tense atmosphere of the entire crew instantly relaxed.

Ye Ming also immediately felt the powerful pressure vanish.

Chen Kaige also said with a smile, "Mr. Guo, nothing happened. I was just playing a small joke on this young man, Ye Ming. These young people nowadays are truly remarkable, more energetic than I was when I was young. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving. Mr. Guo, you carry on with your work."

He did not mention what had just happened because he could not afford to lose face. He did not expect Ye Ming to counterattack so sharply, and thus, Chen Kaige did not want to stay here for a moment longer.

Chen Hong, on the other hand, glared at Ye Ming fiercely and said, "Director Guo, I must say, some of the young people in your crew are too outrageous and have no sense of propriety. You should be more careful, or it might tarnish your good reputation."

Women and small people are hard to deal with.

Confucius was right. Chen Kaige was too embarrassed to reveal what had happened, but Chen Hong did not mind digging a pit for Ye Ming as she left. From her angry expression before turning away, one could tell how furious she was.

She looked as if she wanted to tear Ye Ming apart.

The atmosphere on the set was a bit awkward, and everyone knew that Ye Ming had been thoroughly hated by Chen Kaige.

Instantly, some people's attitudes toward Ye Ming began to change. The warmth and coldness of human relationships can change in a moment.

Guo Baochang himself did not know what to say. He patted Ye Ming on the shoulder and said, "Every action has its consequences, young man. In this industry, you'll see such things often, and they won't surprise you anymore."

A red Ferrari drove straight into the set. Chen Xi saw the car and tried to hide to the side as if she had seen a ghost.

At this moment, a handsome and cool young man got out of the car and pointed at Chen Xi, saying, "Little girl, you run. If you have the guts, run again."

At this moment, Chen Xi suddenly seemed to notice the young man, and her confused face broke into a beautiful smile. "Big brother, what are you doing here? Did you sneak out to act too? I know a lot of people in the crew. If you want to act, I can introduce you to a good role."

Chen Xi's big brother, Chen Yang, had come to take his sister back. This little girl had left home without a word last year, and this time, she had even found her way into the crew. If it weren't for that uncle calling to ask about the situation, the family wouldn't have known she was acting.

Chen Yang tapped her head and said, "Acting, huh? You only know how to act. Everyone at home is worried sick. Get back home now, or you'll be in big trouble."

He glanced at Ye Ming. Since he was looking for his sister, he had already investigated the situation in the crew. In fact, he had been doing this for the past two days. Chen Xi was safe in the crew.

After the investigation, Chen Yang understood what kind of person Ye Ming was. He looked at Ye Ming and said, "Ye Ming, an actor from Yonghua, I know you. Come on, let's talk."

Chen Xi suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Brother, what are you doing?"

Chen Yang ignored her and pushed Chen Xi into the car, looking at Ye Ming provocatively.

Ye Ming got into the Ferrari without showing any emotion.

This surprised Chen Yang. Seeing such a luxury car, Ye Ming's emotions did not waver at all.

After all, the Chen family was not an ordinary family. Could a small actor like Ye Ming even think about dating the daughter of such a family?

But when his provocative gaze met Ye Ming's, it was as if he saw a glacier that had not melted for ten thousand years, so calm and composed, which did not match Ye Ming's age.

In a high-end coffee shop.

Chen Yang stirred his Blue Mountain coffee and said slowly, "Let me introduce myself. I am Chen Yang, Chen Xi's big brother. Our Chen family ranks third on the Hong Kong City Rich List, and even on the world list, we are in the top hundred. My grandfather is a founding general, honored at Tiananmen. Let me be straightforward. I won't talk about my grandfather's family, but do you think our Chen family will agree to your relationship with little Xi? At least, you don't have the qualifications to talk to a family like ours. As a big brother, I want my sister to be happy, but realistically, it's not possible."

Chen Xi's face immediately darkened, and she grabbed Chen Yang's ear tightly. "Big brother, what are you saying? Home is one thing, but if you keep talking nonsense, I won't forgive you."

Chen Yang finally calmed Chen Xi down and looked at Ye Ming, hoping to see even a hint of emotion on his face. But he was disappointed. This young man's nerves were as tough as a rock.

Ye Ming smiled and said, "I know it's not easy, but I don't believe it's impossible. Even if there's just a small chance, I will fight for it."

At this moment, Chen Yang frowned. This young man was very much like him, stubborn and determined, but some things cannot be achieved by being stubborn.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and said bluntly, "Can you make Chen Xi happy? How much do you earn? Can you support Chen Xi?"

Chen Xi protested from the side, "Big brother, I'm easy to support."

Chen Yang and Ye Ming automatically filtered out her words.

Especially Ye Ming, when Chen Xi ate, she wouldn't even order dishes, which made him realize that her family was not ordinary.

In today's society, how many years had it been since she had been to a restaurant, or how many times had she not had to order dishes herself?

Ye Ming thought for a moment and said, "I have just started my career. I will soon shoot a movie, and I have already applied for a grant of 500,000. The shooting should not be a problem."

The grant was not important; 500,000 was just a symbolic amount. The name "grant" was what mattered most.

With such a title, it meant that the director was valued by the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television, a key director to be supported.

In this case, from project initiation, script review, crew formation, to distribution, everything would be taken care of, showing Ye Ming's connections.

Chen Yang understood. Seeing that Ye Ming was not giving up, he was reminded of his own stubbornness after graduating from university, refusing to work in the family company.

At this moment, Chen Yang said, "If we look at it from a newcomer's perspective, you have done very well. Many actors never reach the position you are in. I can see your efforts.

But that's not enough. To enter our family, you need to reach the level of an Asia-Pacific superstar, like Andy Lau or Leslie Cheung. To marry my sister, you need to reach the level of Chow Yun-fat or Jackie Chan. That's the only way.

But that's too difficult. How long do you think it will take you to enter my family?"

Chen Yang guessed that Ye Ming would not have much confidence. Reaching the level of an Asia-Pacific superstar, like Andy Lau or Leslie Cheung, was the only way to enter the Chen family.

An Asia-Pacific superstar, in Chen Yang's view, would be a significant achievement if Ye Ming could reach that level within ten years.

But his sister couldn't wait ten years.

At this moment, Chen Xi was upset, grabbing Chen Yang's clothes and rubbing them as if they had just been picked from a garbage pile. "Big brother, that's too unfair. Reaching Andy Lau's level is too difficult."

Chen Yang grabbed Chen Xi's hands and pressed her down. "Little girl, be quiet. This is the minimum requirement. Otherwise, how can you convince the family? You know the personalities of our parents and other family members."

Chen Xi, hearing this, knew it was true and sat down in a huff, no longer speaking.

Ye Ming thought for a moment and said, "Three years. I will reach the standard to enter the Chen family within three years. At that time, I will walk into the Chen family's door with pride. Otherwise, I won't have the face to see Chen Xi."

Three years, this number surprised Chen Yang. He looked curiously at the young man in front of him, wondering why he had such strong confidence. Three years to become an Asia-Pacific superstar, a true king-level star.

This was almost an impossible task, but in Ye Ming's eyes, he saw that determination and confidence.

At this moment, Chen Yang said decisively, "Alright, I admire your spirit. I promise that within three years, the family will not put any pressure on my sister. After three years, I will evaluate your achievements. At that time, you will both be in your twenties, which is not too late. I look forward to a surprise from you. However, you must understand that during this time, you cannot use the Chen family's name. Otherwise, the consequences will be dire."

This was Chen Yang's warning, warning Ye Ming not to cross certain lines.

Ye Ming said very straightforwardly, "I have built my career from scratch. Rest assured, I have great confidence in myself. This year, I will bring a big surprise to the entire Chinese entertainment industry."

In fact, just "The Story of the Palace" alone was enough to make Ye Ming a top star in the region. Three years was generally impossible, but with a classic like "The Story of the Palace," the impossible could become possible.

Moreover, Ye Ming was planning his battle for the throne.

"Legend."

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