Under the cue from the director, the host approached the main guest, Gao Liang, as if assigned a specific task. At that moment, millions of Chinese citizens, eyes wide open, were watching the flagship program "Focus Interview" on China Central Television Channel 1. Everyone had expected Gao Liang, the esteemed CEO of the "Wish to Become a God" Group, to be a dignified and authoritative figure. Yet, what they saw was calm and approachable—so much so that the host even warmly referred to him as "Liang Brother!" "Liang Brother is here!" A truly touching scene unfolded before the viewers. Both on-site audiences and millions of viewers at home were amazed, all shouting together in unison: "Liang Brother! Welcome!" Gao Liang waved to the audience and, with his warm, magnetic voice, said: "Thank you for your continued support. In truth, I'm just an ordinary person. Right now, I'm letting go of my past—I simply want to live the life I've always dreamed of." The growth and development of our Group cannot be separated from everyone's support. To express our heartfelt gratitude, I, as Chairman of the Group, proudly announce: "We are donating 1 billion RMB to support poverty alleviation in western China!" "Wow! Ten billion RMB?!" Everyone was astounded. "Excellent!" The people in western China watching on television were thrilled, clapping enthusiastically, yet still couldn't believe it: "Is this real?" "Yes, it's absolutely true!" High Huang responded firmly and confidently. "Mr. Huang is truly extraordinary! Mr. Huang is truly wonderful!" Whether on stage or in homes across the country, audiences of all sizes were giving him enthusiastic thumbs-up. After making this announcement, High Huang prepared to leave. For, the purpose of his visit here was not to seek recognition or spotlight. The 10 billion RMB pledged for poverty alleviation is being given completely and unconditionally—fully without any strings attached—to those communities who truly need it most. Hanhai City is an economically advanced coastal city in the eastern region, one of the most significant developed cities in Huaxia. Its GDP is equivalent to the combined economic output of three western provinces—demonstrating its level of development. Moreover, the headquarters of our Yu Cheng Shen Group is located here, contributing over 300 million yuan in taxes annually to the nation, a figure that continues to grow and has nearly made us the top taxpayer in Huaxia. At that moment, a tall man with golden hair and blue eyes appeared. He was the internationally renowned director of the sequel to "Dreaming of the Red Chamber," Frenchman Sean. He turned to Dong Jiao and exclaimed, "Who is he? Who is he? Is he your boyfriend?" "Yes!" Dong Jiao answered without hesitation. The audience in the studio erupted into excitement. The scene was as if a handful of salt had been sprinkled into a pot of boiling water—everything burst into activity. People were chatting excitedly, "We never knew Dong's star had been with Gao Liang all along! Haha!" "Dong Miss herself confirmed that Gao is truly a perfect match—what a delight!" "A perfect pairing! A man and woman of such complementary qualities—absolutely wonderful!"... Even the CCTV host and the program director were amazed. As everyone was busy discussing, Gao Liang stepped forward, took the microphone from the host, and solemnly announced, "I would like to clarify a matter. Just now, Miss Dong made a mistake. I am not her boyfriend!" "Wow! How come he's denying it now?" Many were astonished. Dong Jiao had been directly and firmly rejected by Gao Liang, leaving her deeply saddened, even tears streaming down her face. Gao Liang, you've completely forgotten me! How unfaithful you are! Dong Jiao felt deeply hurt, being publicly rejected by Gao Liang right before the eyes of the Chinese public. Xiao En turned to Dong Jiao and said, "Miss Dong, didn't you see that? Eastern men are so hard to read—completely ignoring your dignity. Once the other side shows no feelings, then you too must have none. Remember, I will always stand by you. If you need support, my shoulder is always there for you!" "Xiao En! It's nothing! I know you're a kind person, but we simply can't work it out!" Dong Jiao replied. "Why? Why? What have I done that falls short of him? Tell me!" Xiao En was utterly stunned, nearly frantic, even reaching out to take action. Fortunately, Dong Jiao avoided the emotional exchange, standing three meters away from Xiao En and saying, "Xiao En! Please, let's not talk about feelings—would you please?" Tomorrow, I will continue to perform in "Dreaming of the Red Chamber." "OK?" When Shawn heard that Dong Jiao would take the lead in the sequel, he became excited. A few days later, filming for the sequel began at Fenglian Manor, located outside Kyoto. Shawn is an internationally renowned and top-tier director. This time, "Dreaming of the Red Chamber" has received widespread acclaim and generated significant buzz in France, sparking strong public demand for a sequel both among French citizens and throughout the entire nation. The female lead consistently requested that Dong Jiao, the vibrant and dynamic first-tier female star, take on the role, while the male lead had not yet been finalized. In the original "Dreaming of the Red Chamber," part of the male lead's dramatic fight sequences were performed by Gao Liang during the time the production team resided at the Dharma Cave of Shaolin Temple. The entire performance is rooted in authentic martial arts techniques—such as the Diamond Fist, Iron Sand Palm, Heavenly Wound Palm, and Golden Bell Encasement—sparking a nationwide enthusiasm for Shaolin martial arts. The tremendous success of "Dreaming of the Red Chamber" is closely tied to our high-caliber, authentic Shaolin performances. If a sequel is to be made, the absence of genuine Shaolin martial arts would mean losing its most compelling highlight. While Dong Jiao is undoubtedly a top-tier, nationally beloved female star, a drama's true success is never solely attributable to one individual—it is the result of collective team effort. First, there must be a visionary director capable of overseeing the overall vision of the new series. On the other hand, casting the actors must be done with great care and diligence. While Dong Jiao has no room for negotiation, the current challenge lies in selecting the male lead. The script is strong, having been developed from a compilation of many contributors and refined through repeated revisions and adjustments. The immediate priority now is to finalize the choice of the male lead. Filming for the first episode of the sequel has already begun. To董姣's great surprise, the male lead wasn't anyone else—quite simply, it was her director, Shawn. She never expected Shawn to truly have the talent to step into the role of lead actor while also serving as director. This strategic move had taken Shawn a long time to think through—haha! Ever since he came from France, he've been following her all the way, with one goal in mind: to secure her, the captivating star and beautiful woman she is.