Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 190 The Lingering White Moonlight
2007 8 Month 2 Day.

No. 25 Xinjiekouwai Street, HD District, Beijing, China Film Group Office Building.

As soon as I got to work in the morning, a strange atmosphere filled the building.

"Did you hear that?"

"heard."

"Do you know when you'll come?"

"do not know."

"Hey."

Employees of China Film Group Corporation often meet in the corridor or toilet and have a conversation like this one.

After chatting for a while, they naturally parted.

When I meet with other people again later, almost the same question and answer session will happen again.

It was not until a little after 10:30 in the morning that there were some unusual movements in the chairman's office on the eighth floor.

Led by Han Sanping, Chairman of China Film Group, who is rarely seen by China Film Group employees,

Vice Chairman Liu Guozhu, Director of the Chairman's Office Jiang Wenhua, Director of the Distribution and Production Department Wang Zeqi and other leading cadres of China Film followed Chairman Han and started to go downstairs.

Immediately, all the employees in the building were alarmed.

Regardless of gender, all employees under the age of 40 could not sit still. They stood up from their workstations and looked out the office door.

"come yet?"

"It should be coming."

"They must be here. President Han and the others have all come downstairs."

"Haven't you come up yet?"

"No, it should have just arrived."

"Come on, come on, take a look at the window."

Similar conversations were taking place in almost every office on every floor.

Within a very short period of time, the windows of the China Film Office Building facing the parking lot were crowded with heads of people.

In everyone's eyes, a light yellow 740Li was slowly driving into the China Film Academy compound.

There was suddenly more discussion upstairs.

"Is it his car?"

"That should be it. I've seen it in paparazzi photos on the Internet before."

"So low-key?"

"Does he need to use the brand of car he drives to highlight the brand?"

"That's right. But then again, I don't think he's the spokesperson for BMW yet, right?"

"Well, no."

"Wouldn't BMW's face almost break from laughing?"

"Who says it's not?"

During the conversation, the 740li slowly drove downstairs and stopped.

Before anyone could open the door for him, a young man nimbly got out from the back seat of the BMW.

He was wearing a blue and white sportswear, the brand was Li Ning, and everything including the shoes had the same spring bud symbol.

He looks just like an ordinary college student.

It’s like just coming back from playing basketball or the stadium and preparing to continue your class in the classroom.

But this is not a school.

Since its predecessor, the Beijing Film Studio, this place has been a core location that cannot be avoided for mainland Chinese films.

The China Film Group, established after the restructuring, is a giant in the domestic film industry today.

The only Chinese-character prefix in the film industry.

There is no need to deny that for quite a few years it has indeed been a monopoly in the industry.

Until 2003, the box office revenue of films distributed here accounted for more than 80% of the total box office revenue of domestic films in theaters across the country.

Although, its unique status declined somewhat after China Film was founded in 2003.

However, its import and export company is still the only company in mainland China that has the right to introduce imported films.

There is no reason for any foreign film to be screened in the Chinese market. It must take 15% of the total box office revenue.

The chairman of this group company, the undisputed number one figure in Chinese film, who has been a powerful figure for many years and nicknamed Zuoshan Diao, Mr. Han Sanping, was walking down the steps of the office building accompanied by several employees of the secretariat and followed by a group of people.

Director Han, who usually had a gloomy face, smiled at the student-like boy who had just got off the bus and extended his hand.

At this time, some daring female employee of China Film Group suddenly screamed from upstairs: "Chen Nuo!"

The boy seemed to ignore it and shook Chairman Han's hand. The two of them exchanged a few words, but the people upstairs could not hear what they said.

All I could see was Chairman Han’s old face, which looked like orange peel and had many wrinkles.

After the two men shook hands, President Han made a gesture of introduction, as if he was ready to introduce the senior executives of China Film Group who went downstairs with him to the boy.

But the boy stopped now.

Even those big shots were lining up to meet him.

Even those big shots, outside, are the ones that countless movie company bosses want to get to know.
Even if you don't know how many male and female celebrities there are, you might not hesitate to undress and offer yourself to them just to get to know and befriend one or two of them.

But he was still not in a hurry. Instead, he looked up, smiled at the China Film employees gathered at the windows upstairs, and raised his hand and waved.

That wave of the hand became the topic of conversation for many employees of China Film Group Corporation in the future, and that smile became the unforgettable white moonlight for many unmarried young women of China Film Group Corporation.

"Wow!!!!"

"ah!!!!!!"

"Chen Nuo!!!"

"Chen Nuo!!!"

Countless screams and shouts came from the windows of the entire building, combining into a wave of sound that suddenly broke through the sky.

Even Mr. Han Sanping, who was a man of great ambition, showed a hint of surprise on his face.

He knows his men too well.

For those who are able to work at China Film Group, they are almost desensitized to things like celebrities.

Even when facing many celebrities, there is still a hint of pride and superiority in his bones.

After all, no matter how big a star you are, if you walk into this ordinary yard, you have to coil up like a dragon or lie down like a tiger.

No matter how many fans you have in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, when you come here, you are just an ordinary citizen who comes to ask for favors.

Then why can't we brothers and sisters in the system turn our noses up at you?
Even if Jiang Wen, Gong Li, Ge You, the four kings of Hong Kong, really came over, they would just stare at them a few more times when they met in the corridor. That's all.

Even if you want to ask where to go to the toilet, no one will pay attention to you unless you call the teacher.

But today, everything seems to have changed.

President Han couldn't help but laugh and said, "It seems that you are very popular in our China Film Group, Xiao Chen. I remember how many celebrities came to our building. This should be the first time."

Chen Nuo smiled slightly and said, "Maybe it's because it's my first time here, and everyone finds it new. It will be better if more people come in the future."

President Han laughed and said, "You said so."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "As long as Mr. Han doesn't mind me bothering you all the time, that's fine."

President Han said, "That's impossible. If you come every day, I will wait for you every day. Haha."

After a few pleasantries, Chen Nuo, introduced by President Han, shook hands with the leaders of China Film Group and exchanged greetings.

Afterwards, enter the first floor lobby of China Film Studio.

Some China Film employees actually blatantly skipped work and watched in front of Chairman Han.

I don't know what Chairman Han was thinking. He didn't seem angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, it seems that all the young men and women here really want to meet you. Do you want to say hello to everyone?"

Someone nearby immediately joined in the fun: "The main thing is that Xiao Chen really brought honor and glory to us Chinese this time abroad, and we are all proud of it."

To say that I am proud of it is a bit too unfamiliar.

To many people in China, Chen Nuo is like a childhood friend you haven’t seen for a long time. Suddenly one day you see him on the cover of Time magazine, and you get the same feeling in your heart.

I won't be jealous, because it's been a long time since we last met. You will just say to him, "Hey, did you see that? That person was my childhood buddy."

Although, everyone knows that this situation is only temporary and the heat will always fade away, just like the publicity of The Dark Knight will always be forgotten.

But, as I said before, the Chinese people in today's era are too eager to be recognized by the world.

Isn't it that International Zhang and International Gong tried every possible means to achieve a similar effect, to become famous abroad and become popular in China, so that they can be surrounded by halo and unshakable?
It's a pity that in another version of time and space, they never accomplished anything in their lifetime.
This time, someone did it.

So, when the teasing words of others reached the ears of the young people watching, some of them actually dared to respond.

The price of a girl's clothes and skirts combined is probably enough for a well-off family to earn for ten years, so she said openly: "Director Jiang, you are absolutely right. Uncle Han, after you finish talking to Chen Nuo, can you invite him to our place?"

Chairman Han was broad-minded. He was not angry at all when facing this young man who did not know etiquette. Instead, he smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, this is Xiao Liu from our Propaganda Department. He is also very outspoken. Don't be offended."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "How come?"

He then turned around and said to the girl with a smile: "Which floor and office are you in? I'll come down to see you later." Xiao Liu, who was not at all timid in the face of Mr. Han's long-standing prestige, blushed from her ears to her neck when asked by Chen Nuo.

The girl is actually average looking, but her shy look at this moment is quite charming.

"I'm on the third floor." Facing Chen Nuo's smiling gaze, Xiao Liu couldn't stand it for maybe two seconds.

He lowered his head and whispered, "I'll wait for you at the elevator door. I'm afraid you won't be able to find it later."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Okay, we'll see you then."

The girl blushed and hummed softly.
The reason for her behavior is not because of how big a name Chen Nuo is, how much star power he has, how high his status is, or how much money he makes.

To be honest, he is definitely not as famous as Jiang Wen, and his star power is certainly not as great as Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung.

As for how high your status is and how much money your family has?
A poor student who hasn't even graduated from a film academy, even if his family makes a little money by selling coal in Xichuan, what does it mean in Beijing?
It's not because of anything else, just because of two words:
Charm.

Charm is both innate and acquired, but to achieve a certain level, you must have both.

Just like Leo, who has been handsome since he was a child and has natural charm, but has always been tepid.

It was not until after Titanic that the film became popular in Europe and the United States due to the charm of the character in the film.

Now it is just the same thing happening again in the East.

But there are also some differences. At the same time, there are more things added to Chen Nuo.

For example, his style of doing things.

Usually, he does not show his true colors.

At critical moments, what is done is always beyond everyone's expectations.

For example, at the age of 20, she openly announced her relationship, not caring even if she lost millions of fans, which won her a lot of favor among passers-by at the time.

For example, when he was at his peak, he disappeared for 4 months. He rarely participated in interviews, magazine covers, catwalks, etc., which are the favorites of mainland stars. He even only accepted two advertisements now, one for diapers and the other for Li Ning. This is even more rare.

Another example is conquering Cannes with strength.
He also became the first Chinese filmmaker in history whose commercial films truly fascinated and crazy the general public in the Western world.

In an interview not long ago, he suddenly showed a fascinating brilliance.

All these have become exciting topics and have also given Chen Nuo a halo in the hearts of the Chinese people.

It’s hard to explain and it sounds quite mysterious, but its charm does exist.

Otherwise, Qi Yuntian is not much worse than Chen Nuo in terms of appearance. He usually has a stern face, and people like Zhao Liying are trembling with fear and dare not breathe.

But now he followed Chen Nuo from beginning to end, just like a little transparent person.

It wasn't until I reached Mr. Han's office that I felt a sense of existence.

Qi Yuntian took out a few documents from his briefcase and said, "Director Han, this is the contract we agreed on with Director Wang and the others. I have printed it out. Please take a look."

This is the purpose of Chen Nuo and his team coming here today.

After more than ten days of negotiations, the investment agreement for "The Sound of Wind" with China Film Corporation was finally reached a few days ago.

China Film invested 2000 million yuan and holds 20% of the rights and interests in the finished film "The Sound of Wind". At the same time, as a joint venture film, it is given maximum exemption in terms of later distribution costs.

Originally, all the company's seals and other documents were with Qi Yuntian, and he just brought his lawyer to sign them. However, when the time came, Chairman Han stepped forward and insisted that he wait for Xiao Chen to return to China before coming in person.

He said that he must make up for the dinner he owed because of "Crazy Stone" this time.

Everyone knew that this was an excuse, but Chen Nuo had just returned to China on August 8st, and had no choice but to follow Qi Yuntian to China Film Group the next day.

"Okay." President Han took the document and handed it to the secretary next to him. "Take a look. If there is no problem, ask the legal department to sign the contract later."

It doesn't look like anything has happened, so why did you call him over? To bring warmth to the employees of China Film Group?

Chen Nuo and Qi Yuntian looked at each other, feeling a little confused.

Chairman Han smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, your Batman is truly amazing this time. According to the information I have, as of today, it has sold 1.8 million in our country. It has also sold more than 750 million in Hong Kong, breaking the single-day box office record held by Spider-Man in Hong Kong. Well, if I remember correctly, it should be million Hong Kong dollars."

Jiang Wenhua, the office director at the side, quickly added: "Chairman Han, you are not mistaken."

Han Sanping nodded and said, "So I said it was amazing. You know, it's only been two weeks. Xiao Chen invited you here today because I want to hear your opinion. Why is there such a big gap between Hollywood movies and our domestic movies? What is the gap between us?"

This is a question that only leaders dare to think about. A little brat like Chen Nuo doesn't understand anything.

If he were to ask him, it’s not a question of what’s wrong, but what’s not wrong.

The worst thing is not the money or the actors, but the fact that they are not allowed to film this or that.
It's just some fucking rumor. When the project was first launched, Qi Yuntian almost broke his legs from running, and I don't know how to go about filing it afterwards.

This aspect actually played a major role in the decision to allow China Film Group to invest in the company.

But can he say these things if Mr. Han asks? He wouldn't dare to do that even if he made three more Dark Knights.

So, the acting skills that Joker fans all over the world have praised so much were finally put to use at this time.

I saw that his brows were slightly frowned, his eyes were thoughtful and a little worried, and his voice was very gentle, just like a child worrying about his mother.

"I think it's mainly in the special effects industry. The gap between us and Hollywood is actually quite large."

"As far as I know, they spent hundreds of millions of RMB on the special effects for Batman alone. But I don't think it matters. As we develop in the future, we will definitely get better and better."

What Chen Nuo said was undoubtedly bullshit.

Judging from Han Sanping's expression, he really wanted to hear something.

Indeed, in the years when President Han was in charge, the development of Chinese films has been rapid, and they have indeed learned something from Hollywood.
Chairman Han felt that this big question might be difficult for the young man, so he consoled him: "Xiao Chen, you are right. This is indeed a very important technical issue. But I think the key lies in people."

Chen Nuo asked: "What do you mean?"

Perhaps Chen Nuo's acting skills were really good, which made Chairman Han feel that this young man really wanted to hear his insights. So he gave a long speech.

But when Chen Nuo summed it up, it was just one sentence.

Chairman Han Sanping was jealous of the president of Warner Bros., and thought that old man Larry Mayer was just a man-made man, and that he still relied on the box office appeal of Chinese actors.

Therefore, he also wanted to do it again in the same way.

"Besides the rumors, within three years we will work together to launch a truly Chinese-made blockbuster that will be sold to the whole world. There is no upper limit on the investment."

"Also, from the script to the filming, we at China Film Group are only responsible for helping coordinate the distribution and handling the formalities, and we will not interfere with the rest of the process. From beginning to end, this movie is handed over to your company, Xiao Chen, to be in charge. Our company has only one requirement, which is that you, Xiao Chen, play the male lead."

An hour later, Chen Nuo arrived on the third floor.

Speaking of which, this should be his second time holding a personal fan meeting.

The first time was in the downstairs doorway of my grandmother’s house in Longan.

The second time was in the office building of China Film Group.

The locations are quite unique.

"Chen Nuo, do you prefer making movies in Hollywood or in China?"

In the largest office on the third floor, Chen Nuo sat casually on a table with his legs swinging in the air.

The entire office, including the entrance and the corridor, was full of people. It was no exaggeration to say that it was a fan meeting.

But this was a small scene for him, after all, Brother Nuo had held a fan meeting for The Dark Knight in Times Square.

Yes, the same place where he spent New Year’s Eve before filming Blueberry Nights.

It was his first appearance after going to the United States, and Warner gave him a huge surprise.

But in the end he managed to cope with it and even showed off a few words of Chinese on the stage.

So when he heard Xiao Liu's question, he just said casually, "It must be China. To be honest, I can't get used to foreign food. No matter if I'm eating steak, sushi, or the awful Seoul noodles, my favorite thing will never change, which is our Xichuan diving frog."

Chen Nuo originally thought that this was just a simple question, so he simply answered it.

When he saw those people looking happy, Chen Nuo realized something was wrong.

After asking, I found out that there were some rumors on the Internet saying that he was going to the United States to make a lot of money.

Chen Nuo laughed immediately: "How is that possible? In my opinion, in the next 20 years, there will probably be no place in the world where you can make more money than China."

Obviously what he said was the truth, but these princesses and young masters of the Chinese film industry seemed to have received a shot of adrenaline and applauded loudly.

Even Chen the scumbag's face couldn't stand it and turned a little red.

In fact, every word he said was the truth and he was not joking at all.

This was demonstrated in the evening at the reception specially hosted for him by Chairman Han.

By then, they had already had three rounds of drinking, and Chen Nuo was already a little tipsy with his alcohol tolerance, and was sitting on the sofa in the corner to rest.

A slightly plump woman in her 40s walked over with a glass of wine in her hand and asked cautiously, "Hello, Mr. Chen Nuo. I'm Zhang Jing from Dongyang Qingyu. Can we chat?"

To be honest, he had never heard of this company, but those who could come to President Han's banquet today were all general managers or chairmen of their respective companies, and none of them were without background.

Seeing the woman treating him like a monster, with such caution and nervousness, he couldn't help but laugh. "What's the matter? Please tell me."

It turned out that this was a small film and television company in Zhejiang. The woman named Zhang Jing was the chairman and general manager of the company.

But Chen Nuo didn't believe it.

But no matter whether this woman is a white glove or someone's mistress, some things are not deceptive.

Also inspired by the success of "Listening to the Wind", they bought the copyright of a spy novel from a writer named Long Yi last year.

I am preparing to set up a team for filming recently.

However, the company had no relevant experience in TV drama production and was quite nervous about investing more than 2000 million yuan at once.

It just so happened that this time Mr. Han was hosting a banquet for the famous actor who had just returned with honors and the country's number one spy war investor, Mr. Chen Nuo, so he wanted to take this opportunity to come up and ask for advice, or even to test whether he was interested in working together.

Chen Nuo asked drunkenly, "Ms. Zhang, what is the name of the novel you have?"

Zhang Jing said: "Lurking."

(End of this chapter)