The contract for Dai Mengyan's rented storefront in Paris New District expired on May 8. The lessee encountered some troubles during the relocation process and delayed it for a few days. Dai Mengyan did not take back the house until June 5th. On the fourth day of taking back the store,

In the afternoon, she went to the store with an appointed decoration company to see the structure of the house and discuss decoration matters for the clothing store. She took a nap at noon. Just after two o'clock, she packed up her clothes and got ready to go out. At this time, the phone rang.

Pick up the phone.

There was a familiar voice on the phone: "Meng Yan? This is Brother Liang."

Dai Mengyan hadn't contacted Liang Shiqiao for a long time, and said happily: "Brother Liang, it's you."

Liang Shiqiao said: "I have arrived in Paris. I have just settled in and I am going to find you. There are many people here this time. I have other things to do except to see you, so I didn't say hello to you. The embassy sent a car to pick you up.

I also brought you some guests."

Dai Mengyan asked: "Who is the guest?"

Liang Shiqiao said: "We all know each other. You will know when we meet each other."

Dai Mengyan said: "I made an appointment with a decoration company to view the house in the afternoon. The store has been taken back. They have to take a look at it before designing the decoration plan. Maybe they have already come out and it is too late to cancel at the last minute."

Liang Shiqiao said: "Then go to the store."

Dai Mengyan said: "The store is empty, and there is not even a glass of water. How can we entertain the guests? Do you remember that there is a cafe on that street? I have arranged for people from the decoration company to view the house, and then wait for you at the door of the cafe.

, it’s better there.”

Liang Shiqiao said: "Let's meet first and then talk after we meet."

Dai Mengyan said: "Okay."

Dai Mengyan put down the phone, packed up his clothes and hurried out, driving to the front room.

As expected, the people from the decoration company had arrived in advance. There were three people, two men and one woman, all French. The project leader was a beautiful lady who spoke fluent English. The other two were a designer and the other was a designer assistant.

, the designer assistant is holding a camera and a brown leather work bag on his shoulder.

Dai Mengyan opened the store door and led them into the store to inspect, take photos, and measure.

The front house has a structure of one living room and three rooms. The previous lessee also ran a clothing business. The larger of the three rooms was used as a warehouse, and one of the two small rooms was used as a fitting room and the other as an office. The house was empty and belonged to the lessee.

Everything had been moved away, except for a table and a few chairs in the office, which she bought when she bought the house. They were now old and damaged. Dai Mengyan thought about the coming of Liang Shiqiao and several guests, and went to the office room alone to check

, the space was very small, she didn't know exactly how many guests Liang Shiqiao was talking about, the space was too small even to sit temporarily.

She walked over and said to the female manager in English: "Do me a favor and ask them to move the desk to the office.

The female person in charge ordered the two men to move the desk into the hall.

Dai Mengyan moved the chairs to the business hall one by one, all with soft seats and armrests, and then stood near the glass door, observing the outside through the glass, ready to come out to greet Liang Shiqiao and several guests at any time.

Soon, a car with an embassy license plate drove past the store door, and four people got out of the car. As expected, she knew them all. One was the famous Chinese film director Li Zhongxu, the other was the general manager of the China Film Production Company, Zhang Qun, and the other two

They are all well-known figures in the Chinese film industry. There is also Xu Zhengxun, a diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in France. Dai Mengyan has no contact with this person, but they have met and exchanged greetings on some occasions before, and they have an impression of each other.

Dai Mengyan came out to welcome Liang Shiqiao who was walking in front, called Brother Liang, and then shook hands with the guests behind him, calling director Li Zhongxu "Director Li", general manager Zhang Qun as "Mr. Zhang", and diplomat Xu Zhengxun as "Mr. Xu"

", exchange greetings one by one.

The car was driven by Xu Zhengxun, who was also the last one to get out of the car. When Xu Zhengxun shook hands with Dai Mengyan, he deliberately extended his other hand and said solemnly: "Miss Dai, you have been wronged."

Of course Dai Mengyan noticed that this was a sentence with a qualitative meaning uttered by a diplomat. The thing happened so suddenly that she didn't know how to respond, so she didn't say anything.

When everyone walked into the house, the people from the decoration company were about to leave after viewing the house. Dai Mengyan sent the people from the decoration company out first, and then came back to greet the guests.

5 people, one chair. Seeing everyone standing, Dai Mengyan said: "You guys sit down, Brother Liang and I will just stand."

Xu Zhengxun smiled kindly and said: "After I tell you that sentence, my task is completed. Director Li and Mr. Zhang have something to talk to you about. You sit down and I will stand with Mr. Liang for a while."

Zhang Qun sat down and said to Dai Mengyan: "You sit down. Director Li, you sit down too." Then he said, "Ms. Dai, it's like this. Our company plans to make a historical-themed film. The title of the film is "Forerunners of the Revolution", reflecting the

Mr. Sun Yat-sen wanted to ask you to play Soong Ching Ling in the history from the Revolution of 1911 to the Northern Expedition. Firstly, you have played Soong Chingling. Secondly, considering the box office, you are the most suitable. There are many rumors about you in the society, and we have contacted the relevant departments.

After a while, they were very supportive and hoped to promote this cooperation, so we knew for sure. The contract and script have been given to Mr. Liang, please read the script first, and then give an answer after considering it."

Dai Mengyan said: "Okay, thank you."

Li Zhongxu said: "Ms. Dai, everyone knows that the Taiwan issue is China's core concern. On the basis of one China, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have shelved their disputes, actively expanded the space for consensus, promoted economic cooperation and cultural exchanges, and sought cross-Strait peace, stability and economic development.

, will be the development trend of cross-Strait relations. "Revolutionary Pioneer" is a major theme in the consensus space between the two sides of the Strait. The party and government leaders attach great importance to it and provide strong support from all aspects. At the same time, this book also has a strong story and appreciation. It is expected that

There will be a wide audience. I think this book needs you, and you also need this book. I hope you can seriously consider the role of Soong Ching Ling. I believe that after the tempering of those events since the beginning of the year, it will be more conducive for you to understand and master this role."

Dai Mengyan said: "Thank you."

Xu Zhengxun waited for Director Li to finish speaking, then interrupted at the right moment, and said in an easy-going and polite manner: "Ms. Dai, you and Mr. Liang haven't seen each other for a long time. Please have a chat. We have other things to do, so we'll leave first."

Dai Mengyan stood up and said, "Okay, you guys have something to do, so go ahead and do it first."

Dai Mengyan saw off the guests, stood on the roadside and watched the car drive away, and returned to the store with Liang Shiqiao.

Liang Shiqiao sat down and took out a script and a contract from his bag, one of which was the contract to star in "Forerunner of the Revolution". He said: "Your worth has increased. Companies in Hong Kong, Mainland, and those who have a way to sniff out the inside story will increase it for you."

Already."

Dai Mengyan was silent about this sentence.

Liang Shiqiao said: "The crew is scheduled to hold a press conference for the filming of "Forerunners of the Revolution" in Beijing on September 5. At that time, leaders of the Radio, Film and Television Administration Department of the State Council will attend the press conference. When the main actors come on stage, the leaders will shake hands with you and will

Say it in public: You have been wronged. September 11th is the Mid-Autumn Festival. The department of the State Council responsible for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan affairs will hold a Mid-Autumn Tea Party. National leaders will participate. You will receive an invitation when you arrive in Beijing. The tea party will be held by all major media

You can be seen in reports, news footage and pictures."

Dai Mengyan asked: "Who told you these?"

Liang Shiqiao said: "It was the staff of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office who came to talk to me, and it must be what I meant above. The background of Yizinong's case is complicated, and it is appropriate for the official to handle it this way. You are either a traitor, or you have cleared Mr. Ye's name."

Dai Mengyan said: "I understand."

Liang Shiqiao was silent for a while and said: "I don't agree with Mr. Ye's lifting of protection. Fortunately, nothing has happened yet. You are facing an important turning point now. Before anything happens, can you consider doing something?"

Dai Mengyan said: "What to do? It's nothing more than sending him back to Beijing or locking him up again. I would have done it if I could. I don't understand politics, but if I can make Zinong see something more important than life, I believe it must be important. If

If he must die, I would rather let him die in Paris than die with dignity as a traitor."

Liang Shiqiao said: "If something unexpected happens to Mr. Ye, you really can't afford it."

Dai Mengyan said: "If you can't bear it, don't bear it."

Liang Shiqiao was silent for a long time this time and said: "In such a big China, there is no shortage of your pointless expression."

Dai Mengyan said: "At first I thought it was an expression, but later I realized that it was an attitude, purely a personal attitude. You don't need to express your own affairs to anyone."

Liang Shiqiao looked around the empty house, changed the subject, and said: "Fortunately, the construction has not started. If the construction has not started, there will be no loss. Let's rent it out. I will handle these things. You concentrate on reading the book. Needless to say, "Forerunners of the Revolution"

, I hope the other two books will also be signed. These are two Hong Kong companies that have cooperated with you. They will come to me as soon as they get wind of it. As soon as the traitor woman’s matter becomes clear, you will be the box office.

You may not like these two books, but they are good enough to be picked out. You also know that in the entertainment industry, everyone has to look after each other."

Dai Mengyan said: "Brother Liang, all I can think about is clothes. Suddenly someone comes to me and tells me this. I understand it all, but it's none of my business and I don't feel it. Give me some time, I'm not in the right mood right now."

Liang Shiqiao said: "Of course, I want to give you a break first, so as not to make it too difficult for Brother Liang."

Dai Mengyan said: "Long time no see. I'll treat Brother Liang to dinner tonight."

Liang Shiqiao said: "It won't work tonight, let's do it another day. There will be a dinner tonight at the Sino-French Cultural Association to discuss the Chinese Film Week in Paris. This was decided before coming to Paris. Two representatives from Hong Kong came, and I didn't

I got invited because I know why. If you’re not busy, you can take me back to the hotel. We have agreed to meet at the hotel and pick up and drop off together."

Dai Mengyan put the contract and script into his bag and said, "Okay, I'll take you back to the hotel."

Dai Mengyan locked the door of the store, drove Liang Shiqiao back to the hotel, and the car drove towards the center of Paris.

On the way, Liang Shiqiao said: "Meng Yan, I am your agent and you are my friend. Tell me, is it possible for you and Mr. Ye?"

Dai Mengyan calmly replied: "No."

Liang Shiqiao asked: "Why?"

Dai Mengyan said: "You said so."

Liang Shiqiao said: "That's my opinion."

Dai Mengyan said: "It's like that. I am a human and he is a cat."

Liang Shiqiao said: "Mr. Ye did a very good job, you did a very good job, both are good."

Speaking of this, Dai Mengyan looked a little sad and said: "In the past six months, I feel like I have lived half a lifetime. O'Brien really opened my eyes. It turns out that the public can be manipulated in this way. I used to be most annoyed by entertainment reporters, but now

I feel that their gossip tricks are as pure as angels. In peaceful times, everyone is busy making money, but some people still have to live with their heads high. It is said that everyone has his own ambitions. To be honest, I didn’t really understand until I met Zinong.

What does it mean that everyone has his own ambitions?"

Liang Shiqiao said: "Yes, different circles have different ways of living."

Dai Mengyan said: "Brother Liang, if someone said to you: Look how poor you are, would you be angry?"

Liang Shiqiao said: "Yes, people can't be so rude."

Dai Mengyan said: "I really told Zinong that, I did it on purpose. How do you think Zinong will react?"

Liang Shiqiao thought for a while and said, "I can't imagine it."

Dai Mengyan said: "He was not angry and said thank you. I don't understand, why should you thank me? He said: It can give you a sense of superiority, which makes me feel that my poverty has value. I always remember this sentence

It made me think a lot, such as enduring hardships to become a better person, such as getting ahead. It turns out that our pleasure, satisfaction, and superiority come from being better than others. It turns out that this is how we live.
To be continued...