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

Chapter 295 Let’s see and then talk
Liu Xiaoli woke up when she heard the sound. Seeing Chen Nuo standing at the door, she sat up from the sofa, rubbed her eyes, and said with a smile, "Xiao Chen is back?"

"Uh, yes."

"Are you hungry? I made some porridge tonight. Do you want me to heat it up for you?"

Seeing Sister Xiaoli acting so naturally, Chen Nuo felt that he was overthinking it and shook his head, "No, I'm a little tired and want to go to bed directly."

Liu Xiaoli nodded, "Okay, we still have to go see Director Zhang tomorrow. Xixi has already gone to bed, so you should go too."

"it is good."

Chen Nuo had drunk some wine. He had taken a nap in the car and was sober now. However, the cool breeze made his brain a little slow. He agreed and went upstairs.

Halfway through the walk, I suddenly felt like I had forgotten something, so I turned around and said, "Then Sister Xiaoli, you should go to bed early too."

"Okay, I know. I'll clean up and go to bed."

Only then did Chen Nuo feel at ease and continued to go upstairs and return to the bedroom to rest.

That’s right, no matter what time, we should not forget to be polite.

Chen Nuo slept soundly that night.

When I slept here before, I always felt empty and the wind was howling. But today I heard nothing and did not wake up the whole night until Qi Yuntian called.

"Didn't you have a good talk with Jiang Wen yesterday? He came to see you."

Chen Nuo yawned and rubbed his eyes. "Looking for me? Where can you find me?"

"That's it. Ziyu Villa. He said he would be there in an hour and asked me to pick him up."

"what?"

One hour and 1 minutes later, still at the round table under the rose trellis in the courtyard.

The red roses in March have already withered, but the clumps of crape myrtles by the stream in the courtyard are in full bloom, in clusters and clumps, bright red and purple.

The water was gurgling, and the morning sun was still in the east. The soft light passed through the thin clouds, giving the stream a layer of gold, making it sparkle with tiny rays of light.

Opposite Chen Nuo sat Jiang Wen, and next to him sat Qi Yuntian.

After serving tea to the men, Liu Xiaoli sat on the bench by the stream and picked up a magazine to read.

Where is Liu Yifei? Chen Nuo didn't know, 90% of her was still sleeping.

Chen Nuo looked at Qi Yuntian deeply and felt that this person seemed to owe him an explanation.

However, now is not the time to talk about this.

Jiang Wen took a sip of Pu'er tea, looked around, and said with admiration: "This house is great, the yard is great, everything is great, but this tea doesn't match the scenery. Brother Nuo, I'll give you a few boxes of better Tieguanyin next time."

As soon as Chen Nuo said "Brother", he spat the tea in his mouth onto the grass beside him with a "puff".

Not only Qi Yuntian was stunned, but Liu Xiaoli, who was pretending to read a book nearby, also raised her head and pricked up her ears.

what's the situation?
Chen Nuo coughed several times, then recovered and smiled bitterly: "Brother Jiang, you really have to play me like this, right?"

Jiang Wen laughed and said, "I always keep my word, no matter whether I'm drunk or not. Yesterday you said you'll be my brother from now on, so I'll definitely admit it."

How could Chen Nuo let Jiang Wen call him brother? No matter how arrogant he was, he only dared to call Xiaoli Sister and never called her Xiaoli Sister.

In terms of age, there is really a generation difference between them.

The two argued for a long time, and Jiang Wen finally agreed to continue chatting as usual.

However, if I introduce him to others, I would just say my brother Chen Nuo. Jiang Wen is a man of his word, and he always keeps his word.

Chen Nuo was tired and didn't want to talk anymore, so he asked Jiang Wen why he came.

Jiang Wen took out a piece of paper from his pocket and spread it out on the table.

There were words written on it in flamboyant calligraphy: "Come in the wind, go in the rain, as urgent as the order. June 6, Jichou year, Jiang Wen." There was also a blood-red thing pressed on the name, which felt like a fingerprint.

"Brother Jiang, what does this mean?"

"I went home last night with a splitting headache and didn't sleep all night. I felt uneasy. After thinking about it, I felt it was too embarrassing to talk about money with you. I had no choice but to come up with this trick. It doesn't cost much, but if you have any problems in the future, just let me know. Come rain or shine, if I, Jiang Wen, shirk my responsibilities, I'll be a bastard."

After saying this, Jiang Wen said nothing more. He drank the Pu'er tea in the cup in one breath and immediately said goodbye and left.

Not long after Jiang Wen left, the second guest arrived under the rose frame.

Unlike Jiang Wen who was calm and composed, Ning Tu Dou had been shouting and yelling all the way since entering Ziyu Villa.

There are two peacocks at the door of the house, some egrets between the lake and the mountains, and a few deer eating grass by the wall of the house. Isn't this normal?
What's all the fuss about?

After entering the courtyard, I even said, this is what life is.

Chen Nuo reminded him that since he was driving a Land Rover, he should be more cautious.

Ning Hao smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm not walking on my knees now because I paid for my car in full."

After chatting and laughing for a while, they sat under the rose rack and got down to business.

"I asked several friends to help, and finally finished writing this script. I can finally let you take a look at it." Ning Hao took out a script that was not as thick as Inception and handed it to Chen Nuo.

"The story was inspired by my first movie, Green Grass. I plan to call this movie No Man's Land."

While Chen Nuo was flipping through the script of "No Man's Land", he was listening to Ning Hao introducing this somewhat discordant story.

In the middle of the story, Liu Yifei appeared out of nowhere, without saying a word, and just stood aside and listened silently.

After Ning Hao finished speaking, Chen Nuo also roughly flipped through half of the script, looked up and asked, "How much do you think it will cost to produce your play?"

Ning Hao had obviously anticipated this question, and without hesitation he asked, "3000 million, please."

Chen Nuo didn't know that this price was almost twice as high as his previous life's "No Man's Land", so he turned around and asked naturally: "Qi Da, what do you think?"

Qi Yuntian said: "It sounds like a good story, but I think it will be difficult to pass the review in the country."

Chen Nuo thought for a moment and said, "I think it sounds okay, but..." He frowned and looked at Ning Tu Dou, "A road drama like this costs 3000 million to produce? Brother Ning, I saw in your script that the male lead is a Hong Kong lawyer. Are you going to hire Andy Lau?"

Ning Hao was really too arrogant, he even dared to complain about the king of pop, he laughed and said: "How could it be Andy Lau, if I invite him I think I will fail."

"I have been in contact with Director Wang for a long time. I mentioned it to him some time ago. He said that their top male artist in Zedong Films has a schedule this year. I said I wanted him to play the leading male role, and Director Wang said it was no problem."

Chen Nuo smiled: "It's not Andy Lau, it's Tony Leung?"

Ning Hao smiled and said, "Well, actually Tony Leung Chiu Wai is the backup. I want you to play the role the most. Director Wang said so too. He said that he has never seen anyone play this kind of minor character better than you. But I asked Qi Da, and you don't have time this year, and you may not be available next year, so I can only settle for the next best thing."

Tony Leung Chiu Wai had to settle for the next best thing. Ning Tu Dou, you are really not afraid of being beaten into mashed potatoes...

However, shouldn't Ning Hao have asked Xu Zheng to act in the play No Man's Land?
From Xu Zheng to Tony Leung Chiu-wai, from a BJ lawyer to a Hong Kong lawyer, from a small-time mainland celebrity to the Cannes Film Festival winner.

The gap between them is a bit big.

Chen Nuo actually knew the reason for this change very well.

In his previous life, Ning Hao had never directed a movie like "The Sound of Wind" with an all-star cast, nor had he become the director of the highest-grossing film in Chinese film history.

If the current Ning Hao were to use Xu Zheng to play the leading male role, he might rather not film the show.

Although there is still controversy over the actual size of the number.

But when the company boss, as an actor in the play, started to bring in money, and it was 10 billion yuan, if Ning Hao only dared to report a cost of 1500 million yuan, then he would not be worthy of being the most recognized commercial film director in the mainland.

In fact, although Huanxin Company is currently facing financial difficulties, as I said before, it is certain that it can squeeze out a lightweight investment of tens of millions.

say nothing else,

Chen Nuo’s fifth endorsement finally arrived.

This endorsement was finalized within a few days, and the money will be deposited into his account as soon as he signs the contract, and then he can directly fill the 3000 million yuan hole.

Why can a new endorsement be decided in just a few days?

This is because advertisers seem to regard Chen Nuo's award at the Cannes Film Festival as a particularly important event.

Whether it is abroad or at home, the merchants from all over the world who contacted him have all improved in terms of quantity, quality and quotation.

No matter how picky Chen Nuo is, and how much he cherishes his reputation, he has to admit that there are a few brands that are not only good, but also very sincere.

For example, the car endorsement that was agreed upon first.

The price of 3 million US dollars for 1200 years as the spokesperson for Porsche's entire series directly eliminated the insincere BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Especially BMW, which actually wanted to bind him for 1000 years with a mere 5 million US dollars.

If this isn’t a dream, what is this?
I guess people thought that the 740Li was really bought by him.

Little did they know, apart from coal bosses and developers, who the hell would buy that car?

Can those who sell diapers buy Maybach when they have money?

When Chen Nuo saw the shameless offer from BMW, he immediately asked Qi Yuntian to remove the logo on the 740Li and replace it with a Geely one.

From now on I will drive it as a domestic car.

Therefore, Huanxin Company was able to cover the 3000 million investment in Ning Hao's new film all by itself. But the most important thing that "The Sound of Wind" taught Chen Nuo was that he must not eat alone.

What's more, with the dark style of Ning Hao's script, if no one helps to speak up, it is very likely that you will be banned for three to five years or cut into pieces.

"Qi Da, please contact the people at China Film Group Corporation. See if they are interested in investing."

Chen Nuo said to Qi Yuntian, "For such a small amount of money, I don't think it's necessary for me to call President Han. Qi Da, you can just ask that person."

That’s right, Chen Nuo felt that China Film had to be involved in this matter.

As for whether China Film Group will do it? Chen Nuo is 80% sure.

Sure enough, while he was on his way to meet Zhang Yimou, Han Sanping called him.

The moment Chen Nuo answered the phone, he started laughing, "Boss Han, why did you think of calling me?"

Han Sanping sighed on the phone and said, "Xiao Chen, I'm not as good as you."

Chen Nuo was extremely surprised: "Boss Han, why do you say that?"

"Xiao Chen, I know that we have differences on the matter of Nolan, and you may also have opinions about me..."

Chen Nuo immediately interrupted, "Boss Han, really not."

Han Sanping laughed and said, "It's normal to have one. Xiao Chen, you don't need it."

Chen Nuo turned around and glared at Liu Yifei who had been staring at him with curious eyes, and interrupted in a serious voice: "Really not. Mr. Han, to be honest, I don't think this movie can make money. It's just that due to my friendship with Nolan, I have to gamble with him for the sake of face. I don't think I will lose, right? Haha."

Han Sanping exclaimed, "Xiao Chen, you... you are not kidding me, are you?"

Chen Nuo stretched out his hand and pressed it on the face of Liu Yifei, who suddenly leaned over to listen to the call with him, and slowly pushed her away, "Of course not, President Han."

Han Sanping was doubtful and said, "If it's true, Xiao Chen, you are really reckless. So much money... Again, we have calculated internally that this movie is unlikely to make money. The main reason is... Alas, but it's useless to say these now. But Xiao Chen, your current momentum is incredible. If you ask me, although Cannes will not help much at the box office, there should be hope of making a profit in the end."

There should be hope of getting into a university... This sentence reminded Chen Nuo of what his high school teacher Lao Wang told him: if he worked hard, there should be hope of getting into a junior college.

After Lao Wang finished speaking to him, he transferred to another school.

After Old Han finished speaking to him, he could only smile and say, "Thank you for your good wishes."

The more I live, the more I go back.

After Liu Yifei failed to eavesdrop on the phone call, she took out a tickler from the back seat of the Alpha, gestured with it in her hand, and made a ferocious expression, as if she was going to hit him.

Chen Nuo noticed that Sister Xiaoli in the front row had been glancing at this side through the rearview mirror, but she had no intention of stopping her daughter.

You really don't know any rules at all.

You know, the two of them are living in his house now!
That bastard Qi Yuntian actually used the villa that he spent a lot of money on as a staff dormitory.

The paparazzi staked out Liu Yifei's neighborhood 24 hours a day, and the property management did nothing, causing the mother and daughter to feel uneasy at home. What does this have to do with him?

What do you mean by the hotel is unsafe and they have to move here because only in this way can no one gossip about it, because there is already enough gossip?

In Qi Yuntian's words, just as Li Er said, as an actor, it doesn't seem to have much impact if he, Chen, is involved in some rumors.

The company's public opinion monitoring department's report stated that what netizens said about him and several female artists under the company were not serious relationships, and it only aroused Nuomi's dissatisfaction.
Apart from this, the elders and folks in the country seem to be taking it as a given and taking it or not.

Apart from the paparazzi that showed up one after another, both Fan Binbing, who was performing for a commercial, and Janice Man, who was far away in Hong Kong, were harassed relentlessly, but there were no other particularly adverse effects.

Even none of his endorsements called him to ask about the threesome, mother-daughter and other scandals. It seems that they violated the relevant clauses in the contract regarding maintaining a good image?
However, Chen Nuo still felt a little unhappy when he thought about the fact that there were two unrelated women in the house out of nowhere. The feeling was only slightly better than listening to Old Han nagging on the phone now.

"...You actually thought of China Film Group for your new film. When I first heard the news, I told Director Wang and CEO Shen of our company that you, Xiao Chen, are a person with a big heart and a great partner for us."

"We have unanimously decided that in the future, as long as you invest in the domestic films, China Film will invest in as many films as you want, and we will invest as much money as you want. For this, I have a preliminary idea, that is, our two companies sign a long-term strategic cooperation agreement, how about it?"

Chen Nuo snatched the tickler from Liu Yifei's hand, and slapped her thigh twice, saying in a flattered tone: "This...is not appropriate. Mr. Han, we are just a small company, you think too highly of us."

Liu Yifei almost cried out in pain and covered his mouth with both hands, but his eyes were almost on fire. He clenched his right hand into a fist and pointed at his phone with his left.

It seems that as soon as he hangs up the phone, he will be hunted down and killed.

"That's not the case. When we at China Film select partners, we always only look at..."

Han Sanping kept repeating the official jargon on the phone for more than a minute. During this minute, Chen Nuo had already had a fight with Liu Yifei.

Finally I picked up the phone and just happened to hear Mr. Han’s closing statement.

"...This is the sincerity of our China Film Group. What do you think, Xiao Chen?"

"Okay then, Mr. Han." Chen Nuo continued calmly.

After saying a few more words, he hung up the phone while chatting and laughing. He tucked Liu Yifei's head under his armpits, ignoring her struggling and screaming, and said to Qi Yuntian: "Find a time to sign the strategic agreement with China Film Group. What happens in the future is another matter. The key is this play. We must let them in."

"Also, remember to tell Ning Hao to let go and shoot whatever he wants, as long as he makes it more profound. Just don't deliberately vilify it and don't really kill a few Tibetan antelopes... Don't worry about other things, Mr. Han will take care of it for him. Since Mr. Han wants to make money, he can't just do nothing, right?"

After saying that, Chen Nuo saw Liu Xiaoli looking at him in the rearview mirror with an inexplicable look. He couldn't help but smile at her and said politely, "Sister Xiaoli, what do you think?"

As soon as he said this, Liu Yifei under his arm stopped struggling, which scared him and he looked down.

The girl opened her eyes wide and asked, "Chen Nuo, what did you call my mom?"

Oh?
It seems like he has never told Liu Yifei that everyone should keep their own affairs separate and distinguish between public and private matters?

No wonder the girl mistakenly thought that he wanted to be her elder and refused to listen to his explanation.

Well, it seems I can’t call her Sister Xiaoli anymore.

Otherwise, looking at Liu Yifei's expression, she really wants to fight him to the death.

This made Liu Xiaoli, who had been thoughtful all the way, look thoughtful again.

……

……

No matter what they thought deep down, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping expressed their warm welcome to the arrival of the few people.

There is no need to go into the details of the greeting, because even Chen Nuo could not quite remember what he said.

Think about it, in just over half a day, this was already the third director he had come into contact with and the fourth official business he had done.

Chen Nuo now just wants to go back to those bored days of basking in the sun. Unfortunately, there is no Palm Beach in Beijing, not even the Bund. There is only Director Zhang's long yellow face that looks like the Gobi Desert.

Faced with Chen Nuo's request to see the rough cut in advance, Zhang Yimou did not seem to show much resistance.

Instead, he said with a smile that he hadn't been to Cannes for a long time, and he wanted to borrow the eyes of the best actor to see how big the gap was between his film and the excellent works in Cannes today. Therefore, he was very happy to see Chen Nuo coming.

Chen Nuo didn't believe a word of this.

Because Zhang Weiping was smiling like a fake person next to him.

Similarly, Director Zhang is definitely impeccable as a director, but as an actor, he should still be at the stage of "An Hong, I miss you". (Note 1)

This is true.

Even if they arrived five minutes earlier, they could see Zhang Yimou slamming the table and arguing with Zhang Weiping, because Zhang Weiping had agreed to this matter behind his back. How could this not make Director Zhang, who is now at the peak of his career, furious?

How come it's not even a year since the Olympics? You don't take me seriously? When is it the actors' turn to comment on Zhang Yimou's movies?
Even though Zhang Weiping gave arguments and made sense, in the end Zhang Yimou just suppressed his anger.

But Chen Nuo saw it, but did not explain. Instead, he decided to watch the movie first.

All in all, the quality of the film itself is what matters most.

If the movie Director Zhang edits is garbage, then there's nothing to talk about. He should just go home, take a shower and go to bed, and rehearse his graduation drama.

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In the screening room of New Picture Films, Under the Hawthorn Tree unveiled its virgin veil for the first time in front of an audience other than post-production staff.

This was not the first time Liu Xiaoli watched a movie starring Liu Yifei.

However, this time was different from usual, she looked very nervous.

As I said before, Sister Xiaoli has only watched two art films in her life. One of them was "Red Sorghum", which she watched with a few good friends from the dance troupe at the Grand Theater on Nanjing West Road in Shanghai.

After watching it, it was not an exaggeration to say that Zhang Yimou was her idol for a long time.

This is the important reason why she sent Liu Yifei into the tiger's mouth and let her act in Zhang Yimou's play.

Now her daughter, Liu Xiaoli, is about to appear in Zhang Yimou's movie.

In a sense, this was the fulfillment of her dream when she was young.

How did Sissi perform?
When the movie started, she was still nervously watching the movie with such questions in mind.

But then Liu Xiaoli became more and more absorbed in the show, and forgot to judge it.

Note 1: Directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Jiang Wen and Qu Ying, "If You Are the One" is a comedy. Although it is very old, it is really good, and it is the kind of comedy movie that you can no longer see now.

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