There were quite a few people in Jiang Wen’s private room.
Among those he knew were Lao Mouzi, Teacher Huang, Jiang Wen, and Song Yi, with others looking unfamiliar.
When Chen Feng entered, the talking in the room ceased.
In the industry, Lao Mouzi was already at the pinnacle.
Those who could accompany him in such a place must not be simple.
It’s just…
When Chen Feng came in, everyone at the dining table stood up in unison, greeting him quite formally.
Chen Feng knew what was going on.
After listening to Jiang Pingting, he knew that these people were more or less connected to the Phoenix Building, and Jiang Pingting had highly praised him, thus invisibly raising his own worth.
Jiang Wen smiled at everyone and said, “Chen Feng is here.”
Lao Mouzi also looked at Chen Feng, smiled, and greeted him, “I’ve been hearing people mention you recently, and today I finally get to meet the man himself. Hello, I am Lao Mouzi.”
“Hello, Director Zhang.”
Chen Feng quickly shook his hand.
“You’re a good young man. I’ve seen videos of your performance in the variety show, and it was very surprising. If you don’t mind, how about we sit down and chat?”
Seeing Lao Mouzi’s initiative invitation, Chen Feng was more than happy to, quickly nodding and smiling, “Director Zhang, I couldn’t ask for more.”
“Good, good, then sit.”
“Come on, sit down.”
“Director Jiang, you sit down too.”
…
Everyone re-seated themselves.
Lao Mouzi and Jiang Wen did not introduce the other unfamiliar people, clearly indicating their sensitive identities and a desire to keep them unknown to him.
Chen Feng didn’t mind either.
At least in this private room, Teacher Huang, Jiang Wen, and Song Yi were all familiar faces.
He could talk to them.
After sitting down, a few people exchanged pleasantries.
Chen Feng then learned that their gathering was actually a coincidence.
Initially, Lao Mouzi, Teacher Huang, and those unfamiliar people were discussing matters here.
They unexpectedly ran into Jiang Wen and Song Yi.
After a brief chat, both parties sat in one private room to have lunch together.
As for the matter Lao Mouzi and Teacher Huang were discussing, it wasn’t a secret.
Lao Mouzi was going to film a new drama.
Those unfamiliar people were the investors.
The content of the new drama mainly revolved around the life of China’s famous painter Xu Beihong.
According to Lao Mouzi’s plan, he wanted Teacher Huang to try out for Xu Beihong, because Teacher Huang had played Xu Zhimo when he was young and had a bit of that flair.
Teacher Huang didn’t decline at all.
Ever since his school had an incident a few months ago, thanks to Chen Feng's help behind the scenes, he avoided a lawsuit and only had to pay some money to settle the matter.
But even so, the school was still shut down.
It never reopened.
Mainly because its reputation was affected.
Teacher Huang lost his school income, and with the reduced income from variety shows now, he wanted to resume his old profession.
Acting!
Moreover, this was Lao Mouzi’s historical drama.
It would definitely be a highlight.
Maybe he could turn things around.
While it was noisy outside, they were discussing these matters in the private room.
After everyone finished their pleasantries, Teacher Huang suddenly let out a long sigh, looking at Chen Feng and sincerely saying, “Chen Feng, taking this opportunity today, I must toast you.”
As he spoke, he raised his wine glass.
Jiang Wen quickly waved his hand, “Hey, hey, a toast is fine, but what’s the reason? Don’t you have something to say?”
Jiang Wen knew the inside story.
He had always felt that Teacher Huang’s predicament back then was completely predicted by Chen Feng.
He always felt this matter was significant.
But unfortunately, he never had the chance to confront Chen Feng.
Chen Feng also didn’t seem like someone who would tell the truth.
So now, hearing Teacher Huang’s opening, he knew he was definitely going to thank Chen Feng for saving him.
Indeed, everyone in the room was puzzled, but Teacher Huang explained without hesitation, “I won’t hide anything.”
“Before, my school had an incident, and later I found out that Chen Feng helped resolve it.”
“If it weren’t for him, I might have truly been ruined and entangled in lawsuits.”
“Chen Feng, when we were on the variety show before, I actually made many unfair comments about you.”
“Today, I retract those words.”
“You, young man, whether it’s your acting or your character, are beyond reproach.”
“Teacher Huang, I falsely claim to be a teacher; I am far inferior to you.”
“I’ll drink this glass first as a toast and an apology to you.”
After speaking, Teacher Huang drank it all in one gulp.
Everyone looked at each other.
Was it that formal?
Lao Mouzi was also surprised; he rarely saw Teacher Huang humble himself like this. Everyone knew about the trouble he encountered back then.
Didn’t someone commit suicide by jumping from the school building?
It was later confirmed to be murder.
Teacher Huang compensated the family a sum of money.
So, Chen Feng helped resolve this trouble?
After Teacher Huang finished his drink, Chen Feng then picked up his glass and said calmly, “Teacher Huang, you’re too kind. I’ve drunk the wine.”
After speaking, he also drank it all in one gulp.
Jiang Wen beside him laughed loudly, “Good, I like Chen Feng’s straightforward style.”
After speaking, he turned to Lao Mouzi and the others, smiling, “Let me tell you about what happened. I guarantee you’ll look at Chen Feng with new eyes.”
So, Jiang Wen concisely recounted everything about Chen Feng going to Teacher Huang’s school to act as a Fortune Teller.
And he mentioned those two prophecies.
At the same time, he explained Teacher Huang’s ‘minor misfortune is imminent’ and the major trouble he later encountered, one by one.
After explaining, he looked at everyone mysteriously and said, “Think carefully, wasn’t what Chen Feng said casually an accurate prediction of Teacher Huang’s experience, not a single detail off?”
Everyone: “…”
It seemed to have that feeling.
Eerie!
Chen Feng saw everyone looking at him with strange eyes and helplessly glanced at Jiang Wen, “I say, Director Jiang, are you really not over this matter?”
“You know what, after all this time, I really am not over it. The more I think about it, the more I feel that your few words weren’t just said casually. Chen Feng, do you really know something?”
Chen Feng: “…”
Oh, for heaven’s sake.
This Jiang Wen looked domineering and rough, but he was actually a superstitious person.
He truly believed it.
It was evident.
At this moment, Teacher Huang, with shrewd eyes, saw that Chen Feng did not want to discuss such matters, and in fact, he himself did not want to discuss them too much.
Mainly because it was embarrassing.
So, Teacher Huang quickly waved his hand with a chuckle, “Director Jiang, alright, it’s time for us to change the subject. Do you remember what we were discussing earlier? I want to say now, Director Zhang, the young Xu Beihong absolutely belongs to Chen Feng.”
Lao Mouzi’s eyes lit up.
He looked at Chen Feng.
Teacher Huang continued to smile, “Based on my observation of Chen Feng, letting him play a young Xu Beihong, in that impoverished era, with that down-and-out scholarly spirit, he can definitely portray it.”
Finally, Lao Mouzi spoke, “Chen Feng, want to give it a try? Xu Beihong, a famous modern Chinese painter, known for painting horses. In his youth, he was struggling but had integrity. He studied painting from a young age and was proficient in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was delighted.
He nodded without hesitation, “Director Zhang, I have no problem.”
“Then that’s settled.”
Lao Mouzi was also a decisive person; he immediately stood up and said, “I want to see your feeling first. I’ll have someone send over a set of clothes; you change into them and get your makeup done. If the feeling is right, then the young Xu Beihong will be you.”
“Alright!”
Chen Feng smiled.
It came effortlessly.