Chapter 319
Chapter 319: I'm Not Talking about You
Translator: BeetleBarker Editor: Tennesh
Since Zaro wanted to host a banquet, there was no need for Woo Tianhao to show any formalities . Everyone knew that Zaro had earned a lot endorsing garlic . Thus, Woo Tianhao brought along a few more people to enjoy the feast .
Although Zaro said it was to celebrate Fang Zhao receiving his bento box, who didn't know Zaro's character? Wasn't he just using it as a pretext to flaunt?
Because Zaro had said they could bring more people, Fang Zhao brought along Ji Polun and a few other young actors from the company . Now, Ji Polun and this bunch were done playing their minor roles . Before leaving the cast and crew, they would start all sorts of publicity stunts to raise their profile . Fang Zhao had taken this opportunity to bring them along, using the banquet as a pretext to let them get to know actors from other continents .
As for Zaro's side, he had only brought along his agent . Zaro had originally wanted to bring along a few Leizhou actresses, but his agent had advised against it .
Of course, whether it was those that Woo Tianhao brought along or the bunch who tagged along with Fang Zhao, they all understood that were only here to serve as foils . All they needed to do was sit down and listen to the two young masters, Woo Tianhao and Zaro, brag . When one of them said something interesting, they just needed to laugh and lift the mood .
This time, Zaro had hosted the banquet at a restaurant in the gourmet food city . Stepping into the private room, the eyes of Ji Polun and the young actors nearly popped out .
Upon entering, stepping on the soft Old Era-style rug was like treading on clouds high in the sky . There were also huge chandeliers like those in ancient palaces, brightly colored classical paintings and all sorts of artistic displays . Also, there was the shiny silverware on the table . . .
"I don't remember this restaurant's decorations having this sort of style before," Ji Polun whispered .
"It was newly renovated," someone else muttered as he twitched his nose .
"The heck!" Woo Tianhao, who had just arrived, scanned the place disdainfully . "I heard that all these upstarts love to style their place like this . Seems like Zaro is ready for a round of excessive bragging . "
Indeed, when everyone was gathered, Zaro was pleased as punch and laughed heartily before he had even entered the place .
It couldn't be helped . Now, when Zaro thought about his cash reserves, his feeling of accomplishment was bursting out of his chest . There was no way he could calm down unless he flaunted a bunch . Zaro had specifically contacted the boss of this restaurant and rented an entire private room . The rent was considerable, but who had asked him to be flushed with cash right now!?
After two rounds of alcohol, the table's vibe became even more casual . Zaro kept bragging and Woo Tianhao kept chiming in, both unwilling to lose out to the other .
Ji Polun and the bunch who had been brought along as foils had only one thought, which was to exchange contact details with the other actors . More friends meant more options . Furthermore, in the future, Ji Polun wouldn't just be restricted to Yanzhou and would develop on a global scale . Having been brought along by Fang Zhao this time, he would take the opportunity to expand his network .
Fang Zhao had a talk with Zaro's agent . They had collaborated in the past and might collaborate in the future, too . Actually, Zaro's agent was still very grateful toward Fang Zhao . A number of Zaro's opportunities had been because of Fang Zhao pulling strings . Just the matter of endorsing garlic had been indirectly caused by Fang Zhao .
It was because Fang Zhao had suggested Zaro stimulate his taste buds in order to aid his acting . Zaro's taste buds had been so stimulated that every time he saw that segment of Founding Era's Leizhou chapter, he smelled that odor .
Remembering that despair-inducing odor, Zaro's agent couldn't help but shudder . However, as before, he would not let up on film and television investments . He wished to sway Fang Zhao into acting in a period drama that they would be investing in .
Following the birth of "Founding Era," the regulations regarding film projects based on the Period of Destruction history were going to be relaxed . In the future, there would surely be more and more movies and drama series based on the Period of Destruction . Even in the two years after "Founding Era" finished airing, the popularity of this genre wouldn't drop .
Fang Zhao rejected the idea .
Zaro's agent did not give up and continued to persuade Fang Zhao . "You can always reconsider . There is no need to reply right away . Compensation can always be negotiated . " As Zaro's agent was speaking, he heard a shout .
"Fang Zhao!" Woo Tianhao came over with a bottle of wine and poured Fang Zhao a full cup . "Come . Let us brothers have a round! That trash Zaro can't take it anymore!"
To the side, Zaro was already a little dazed from all the alcohol and had taken a break from bragging . Zaro's liquor capacity could not be compared to Woo Tianhao's .
Woo Tianhao had also drunk a lot and wasn't his usual composed self . "Fang Zhao, you have it easy . We still have to continue being in background scenes . Sigh, when I have earned enough money, I will invest in a series and play the lead! Once the prohibition on Period of Destruction history films is fully lifted, I'm going to film many series about our Tongzhou Wu family's important great general!"
As he spoke, Woo Tianhao turned to Fang Zhao and, with sympathy in his eyes, said, "The one from Yanzhou named Fang is pitiful . Given my experience in the industry, either nobody will create films about him or they will blindly and randomly create films! After all, Fang Zhao died early and left no descendants, so there will not be many disputes . "
Fang Zhao used his fingers to swivel the wine cup but did not say anything .
"Believe me!" Woo Tianhao hiccuped . He was especially talkative after getting high on alcohol and had no qualms . "This Fang Zhao person, what a pity! My view is that he wasn't ruthless enough! Say, if there was no 'Founding Era,' who would remember the person named Fang Zhao? Of course, I'm not talking about you . " Woo Tianhao patted Fang Zhao's shoulder . "I am not a Yanzhou person, but I know that the name 'Fang Zhao' still had significant influence in the first 100 years of the New Era . However, afterward, it was probably only limited to examinations . In the future, when everyone emigrates to foreign planets, I reckon new editions of history textbooks might not even have a place for him . Perhaps the only people who will remember him then will be the cemetery guards . Isn't this leader a failure!? Don't you think so?"
Fang Zhao smiled faintly . "That does sound quite like a failure . "
"That's right! Such a disappointment!" Woo Tianhao energetically slammed the table a few times . "Our family clan sends people to each continent's Cemetery every year . The graves of Fang Zhao and Wu Yan are the focus, but it is a political mission! Do you know why it is called a political mission? Because it is a form of diplomacy . It's done just for others to see .
Fang Zhao got the waiter to deliver some hangover soup and poured a cup for both Woo Tianhao and Zaro .
Woo Tianhao, who was absorbed in talking, did not notice the cup had been swapped and gulped the drink down before scoffing . "This wine tastes weird . Zaro wouldn't have bought fake alcohol, right . . . ? Let's go on talking about Fang Zhao . "
Fang Zhao: " . . . "
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