This Zhang Is the Zhang of Arrogance

Tang Yan's reaction caught Qiu Ze off guard; he was momentarily stunned.

When he realized he had been rejected, he felt both angry and relieved.

He was angry that Tang Yan had embarrassed him, but relieved that he had seen through this mainland woman's ungrateful nature.

At the same time, he was glad that no one else had witnessed his embarrassing moment, except for Tang Yan's exclusive makeup artist.

But when he turned around and saw Qi Wei standing not far away, his expression stiffened even further.

However, none of this had anything to do with Tang Yan anymore.

She ran through some lines with Zhang Yang and Hu Ge. Suddenly, Zhang Yang said, "Old Hu, if I add a line here, do you think it would be funnier?"

As he spoke, Zhang Yang recited his line.

He wasn't pulling a stunt of adding lines during filming.

While that might seem cool to some, it's actually a sign of immaturity to outsiders, unless you're a big star.

Acting is a team effort. Unless it's a genuine flash of inspiration, it's better to discuss things beforehand.

Hu Ge frowned in thought. Tang Yan, hugging her knees, offered her opinion, "I think we can try the way A'Yang designed it."

Hu Ge's brow unfurrowed. "I think adding this line is quite interesting. We can try it the way you designed it first."

This scene was an impromptu cameo anyway. Unlike filming a movie, a TV drama doesn't burn through film stock, so at most, it would just waste a little time.

A cameo needs to shine.

Perhaps the trope of a minor villain from a low-quality novel could create a memorable scene?

Before long, the three, having rehearsed their lines, stood before the camera.

"Action!"

Snap!

As the clapperboard sounded, Hu Ge and Tang Yan got into character.

They exchanged a few lines, their eyes meeting, hiding emotions within.

Zhang Yang entered at this moment and said, "Isn't this Tang Qiqi? I heard you were fired. Are you looking for a man to support you now?"

Seeing Zhang Yang, Tang Yan showed a disgusted expression. "Zhang Dahai, I, Tang Qiqi, will earn my own money. Unlike you, who shamelessly relies on women while also chasing others."

The camera focused on Zhang Yang. He was handsome, but his current attire gave off a rather flashy vibe.

After a verbal sparring match, Zhang Yang, exasperated, warned, "Believe it or not, I'll make sure you can't get by in the Jinling advertising circle!"

Hu Ge, who had been silent, stepped forward and blocked Tang Yan. "Friend, I haven't met anyone as arrogant as you in Jinling."

"Heh, well, you've met me today." Zhang Yang pointed at Hu Ge and said, "My name is Zhang Dahai, and my surname Zhang means 'arrogant.' I am indeed arrogant."

Nazha: "..."

Jiang Jinfu: "..."

Good heavens, these lines were cringe-worthy.

How could Zhang Yang say them so righteously?

Didn't he feel embarrassed?

Zhang Yang: "..."

Don't ask. The answer is actor's conviction!

"Zhang Dahai!" Tang Qiqi stepped forward and said coldly, "You're dating three women and still come after me. What's wrong with me telling your three girlfriends? They caused a scene at your company, leading to your dismissal. I think I did a great job."

"You're finished!" Zhang Yang's face instantly turned red with rage. "You dare to be so arrogant after being fired? I'm a department head at XX Advertising Company now. I can get all related companies in Jinling to blacklist you, believe it or not."

Tang Yan was about to retort, but Hu Ge was faster. He picked up his phone and dialed a number. After a moment, he said, "Director Feng, does your company have a department head named Zhang Dahai?"

"He was fired by his previous company after his cheating was exposed. I question your company's ability to collaborate with V Company if you hire such artists."

"You want a chance to make amends? That depends on how quickly Director Feng deals with this scumbag."

With that, Hu Ge hung up the phone and looked indifferently at Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang's expression turned panicked. He asked hesitantly, "May I ask who you are?"

"You don't need to know who I am," Hu Ge replied, ignoring him.

"Um, Tang Qiqi." Zhang Yang cast a pleading look at Tang Yan, who turned her head away.

He was about to say something else when his phone suddenly vibrated.

Seeing the caller ID, Zhang Yang's expression changed drastically. He lowered his head, holding his phone, and spoke with humility, "Director Liu, it's me. What?"

"Director Liu, I don't need a salary, please don't fire me. I can explain."

"Director Liu, hello? Hello!?"

Zhang Yang's expression completely changed; he looked as if he had been struck by lightning.

Immediately after, he somewhat clumsily put away his phone and looked at Hu Ge and Tang Yan. "Director Xu, Miss Tang, I was just joking. Please be merciful and let me off the hook."

"I'll definitely bring you a gift. Can that work?"

"Didn't you say you were the arrogant Zhang?" Hu Ge simply replied.

"Don't bother me, or I'll make sure you can't get by in the Jinling advertising circle."

Repeating Zhang Yang's threat, Hu Ge grabbed Tang Yan's wrist and turned to leave.

Zhang Yang's face instantly turned extremely pale.

"Cut!"

The assistant director's voice rang out from not far away. "This take is good."

The demeanor and aura of the main actors immediately changed.

"Amazing, A'Yang, one take. You got it," Hu Ge praised sincerely.

In the scene just now, there was actually no sound from the receiver when Zhang Yang was on the phone.

He had to arrange the pauses, the force, the rhythm, and the emotional shifts of his lines himself.

He had also acted the arrogance when he was being arrogant and the despair after being fired very well.

"Just routine stuff, stay calm," Zhang Yang said, pressing his hands down as he raised them.

"Watch it, your tail is sticking up," Tang Yan teased.

Zhang Yang composed himself and asked Nazha and Jiang Jinfu, "Was my acting okay?"

"You didn't disgrace Shanghai Theatre Academy," Jiang Jinfu said.

"Amazing," Nazha nodded.

She felt that Zhang Yang's presence when acting was completely different from his usual self.

"It's just a cameo, making a fuss over nothing," Qiu Ze thought disdainfully.

In his opinion, such a performance wasn't difficult, and it wasn't a big deal even if it was done in one take.

However, he overlooked the fact that Nazha and Jiang Jinfu were complete newcomers.

For rookies, just not being intimidated when acting with Hu Ge and Tang Yan was already impressive, let alone acting well.

Afterward, the crew moved to the underground parking lot of the building.

The scene involved Hu Ge, playing Xu Ran, walking with Qi Wei, playing Ye Rou, towards the elevator, chatting about work as they walked.

Zhang Yang suddenly appeared, his face pale, eyes bloodshot, wearing a baseball cap, and holding a steel pipe to attack.

Due to poor aim, he hit Qi Wei on the shoulder.

It was at this moment that Xu Ran's brother, played by Qiu Ze as Wei Xiao, appeared and subdued Zhang Yang.

This take was much more complicated than the previous one, but the final shot was still completed in one take.

"You really haven't gotten rusty acting in a crew, and I think your presence is more natural than before," Hu Ge praised without reservation.

"You're amazing, little brother," Tang Yan and Qi Wei said with a hint of teasing.

"It's all thanks to you guys leading the way," Zhang Yang said, not daring to take credit.

Qiu Ze looked at the harmonious scene and felt inexplicably annoyed.

Wasn't his performance much better than Zhang Yang's?

"I have a meeting with someone about a new play tonight, so I won't be joining dinner," Qiu Ze told Hu Ge.

He actually wanted to put on airs and have Hu Ge invite him again.

But Hu Ge glanced at him and nodded, "Then let's get together next time if there's a chance."

Qiu Ze: "..."

I'm leaving!

During dinner that evening, Zhang Yang repeated the same argument from last night to Jiang Jinfu, finally whispering, "Tell me, should I suggest a bet with Old Hu? I'll team up with you, and he'll team up with Nazha. Let's see who performs better when you're filming Xuanyuan Sword."

"Boring," Jiang Jinfu didn't say whether he agreed or not, but a sense of urgency inexplicably arose in his heart.

He excused himself to go to the restroom, leaving the private room, and then called Cai Yinong.

"Ms. Cai, could you arrange for Senior Brother Hu Ge to be with me, and Zhang Yang to be with Nazha?"

Cai Yinong: ???