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Chapter 209 Jay Chou's Adoration (Please Subscribe)

A huge throng of reporters rushed over like a charge.

Tang Wen looked up and his gaze landed precisely on the female reporter who had just asked the question.

I could see the logo on her clothes.

Eastweek, a magazine from Hong Kong, has a bad reputation.

Because it published Liu Jialing's nude photos, it was boycotted by all the artists in Hong Kong and was eventually shut down.

wrong.

Calculate the time.

The event hasn't happened yet.

This weekly magazine is still alive and well.

The reporting style is bold, sensational, and without any limits.

The Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs 2" is a huge hit in mainland China, what a great topic!

Instead of asking, people want to know when Tang Wen and Wang Zuxian started dating.
If you want to investigate, have you already labeled a certain singer surnamed Qi as a celebrity...?

Tang Wen's security team, along with staff, stopped the reporters and maintained order.

Someone handed out iced drinks to the reporters.

On a sweltering day, after traveling a long distance, a cool drink would make me feel much better.

The reporter from Eastweek magazine took the drink and continued to ask loudly, "Director Tang, have you and Ms. Wang Zuxian been together for a long time?"

Jiang Wenli raised her eyebrows: Wang Zuxian?
He seems to be quite a bit older than Tang Wen, right?
Yes, she's about the same age as me.

Seeing that Tang Wen remained calm in the face of the question, Jiang Wenli turned to look at Fan Bingbing.

Backstage, a group of people surrounded Fan Bingbing, touching up her makeup, taking her coat, and handing her water...

What a grand display!
She felt annoyed, unable to tell if it was jealousy or simply because she was used to being simple and looked down on such "high-class" behavior.

Of course, she didn't have the financial means to hire so many assistants.

I heard that director Tang Wen opened a company specifically for Fan Bingbing.

She was provided with a Mercedes-Benz, an assistant, and a security team, all to serve her alone.

I wonder how Fan Bingbing reacted to the rumors about Director Tang and Wang Zuxian?
Fan Bingbing, dressed in a beautiful outfit, walked up to Tang Wen and gave an interview.

The brainless reporter from Eastweek magazine asked another question about the rumored affair between Tang Wen and Wang Zuxian.

Tang Wen stopped being polite: "If you keep spreading rumors, you might be sued for defamation!"

The female reporter lowered her head, not out of fear, but as she frantically wrote: Tang Wen acquiesced, cross out.

Tang Wen seems to have tacitly admitted that he and Wang Zuxian had been having an affair for some time.

Adding the word "suspected" is already a sign of respect for Tang Wen.

If it were an ordinary celebrity, they would immediately start making up stories about them.

"Director Tang, 'Infernal Affairs 2' has grossed over 1 million yuan in just twelve days! Second only to 'Titanic'. Do you have anything to share with everyone?"

Tang Wen spoke at length about the market, expressing optimism about the future of Chinese films.

"Ms. Fan Bingbing, what are your thoughts on 'Infernal Affairs 2' breaking the box office record of 'A World Without Thieves'?"

Fan Bingbing laughed: "How should I see it? I'll just laugh it off."

After saying that, she met the reporter's surprised gaze and gently took Tang Wen's arm.

The photographers got excited and pressed the shutter to capture the moment.

There are never a shortage of reporters eager to stir up trouble: "Ms. Fan, what are your thoughts on Director Tang writing songs and releasing an album for Ms. Wang Zuxian?"

Director Tang is hard to win over; he doesn't believe women aren't jealous.

But he asked the wrong person.

If it were any of Tang Wen's other women, whose cultivation was not up to par, they might have looked rather unwell.

But Fan Xiaopang, like a vixen, kept her smile and said lightly, "Well, I hope Sister Zuxian's album sells very well."

"As far as I know, Director Tang only wrote a few songs for you, but released a whole album for Wang Zuxian. Aren't you angry?" It was another reporter from Eastweek magazine.

"You're so strange. I'm not a professional singer, why are you angry?"

Fan Xiaopang didn't care whether she was from Hong Kong media or not, and retorted: "Your boss earns dozens of times more money than you, and he still exploits you, so why aren't you angry?"

"Uh!"

The female reporter choked.

The interview is over.

After paying the travel expenses, the reporters didn't leave, which puzzled Tang Wen.

They pulled out albums from their bags, some with three or five copies, others with seven or eight, and asked Tang Wen to sign them.

"Goodness, they came prepared."

Tang Wen took the albums, which included not only his own album, but also Wang Zuxian's newly released "Double Monologue," as well as albums by Wang Xinling, Zhang Liangying, and Fan Bingbing.

"No, they're signing their albums too?" Tang Wen complained, his hands still busy. "Only me. If you guys try to get Andy Lau to sign Jacky Cheung's album, you'll get beaten up."

There were quite a few albums, and considering it was his first time signing one, Tang Wenquan agreed.

Then clearly tell them not to expect such a good thing next time.

After seeing the reporter off.

The crew members, including Gong Li and Jiang Wenli, gathered around to congratulate Tang Wen.

Gu Changwei stood still, somewhat lost in thought.

Jiang Wenli glanced at her husband and secretly shook his head, then walked to Gong Li's side and said, "Sister Li, I'll sleep with you tonight."

"Okay, but I'm leaving tomorrow."

Gong Li came over because of a favor done by Zhang Yimou.

In addition, she wanted to see firsthand how Tang Wen, this genius director, worked.

Now that I've seen it, it's time to leave.

Jiang Wenli nodded: "Yes, I can leave anytime. I wonder what Lao Gu thinks."

The crew of "Peacock" were hiding in a small town, focusing on filming. They were unaware that because of the box office success of "Infernal Affairs 2," Tang Wen was being reported on by all the major entertainment sectors.

Director Tang single-handedly led the film industry into the "100 Million Yuan Club" era.

The article states that he has several films that grossed over 100 million yuan, which has sparked controversy.

Strictly speaking, the Infernal Affairs series is not considered his work.

Online, his fans and opponents are arguing fiercely.

Rewriting Film History! Director Tang Wen Becomes the First Leader of the "100 Million Yuan Box Office Club"

"..."

For every praise, there is a reflection.

This is a characteristic of our times.

Southern Media Group published an article:
The Numbers Game Behind the 100 Million Yuan Celebration: 100 Million Yuan for a Domestic Director Equals a Single Day's Box Office in Hollywood

The article, from a rational and objective perspective, advises everyone to remain calm.

Tang Wen hasn't broken the box office record of 98's "Big Ship" yet.

It's just over 100 million, nothing to brag about.

What is there to be proud of compared to Hollywood?
You should really reflect on your actions; you're far from good enough!

Needless to say, the person who wrote this kind of article is the very person who, 20 years later, will be criticized for kneeling for so long that they can't stand up anymore.

That evening, Jiang Wenli gossiped about Tang Wen in Gong Li's room: "Do you think Director Tang and Wang Zuxian are really together?"

Having been in the industry for many years, Gong Li was slightly moved upon hearing this: "What, you also want to spread rumors?"

"Sister, you can't say things like that. I'm married."

Who isn't married?

Marriage is truly a walled city.

Gong Li longed for this when she was young.

Now I just feel bored and listless.

The two women were talking about Tang Wen. Jiang Wenli hadn't slept the night before and fell asleep while they were talking.

The next day, Gong Li came to say goodbye.

Jiang Wenli and Gu Changwei stayed together for a few more days.

Tang Wen ignored them, sped up the filming, and began rushing to meet the deadline on his own.

This made things difficult for the actors.

Tang Wen didn't care about any of that; his acting skills were also masterful, and he had plenty of ways to train actors.

That afternoon, the character of the "female lead's younger brother" in the play was not in the right mood, displaying a gloomy and angry expression.

I failed several times.

Liu Tianchi's past guidance yielded less than satisfactory results.

More than an hour had already been wasted.

Tang Wen simply summoned Ning Hao and gave him a few instructions.

Ning Hao reluctantly but skillfully reached behind his "little brother" and kicked him over!

The actor was building up his emotions when he suddenly became furious and jumped up, ready to fight him.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

Tang Wen shouted through a megaphone, "Remember this feeling."

The actor was taken aback, then understood Director Tang's intention.

When filming officially began, Tang Wen asked the lighting technician to create a shadow.

The actor's face was partially obscured by shadow.

With the help of lighting, the shot was completed in one take.

After finishing work in the evening, the crew sat down together for dinner.

Jiang Wenli and her husband sat opposite Tang Wen and Fan Bingbing.

"Director Tang, has the filming pace sped up these past few days?"

Tang Wen turned his head away, avoiding looking at Jiang Wenli's low-cut dress, and casually explained:

"Filmmaking isn't about speed. Sometimes, you might have a tight schedule, but as long as you make a good plan and follow the steps quickly, the final quality can actually be quite good."

Jiang Wenli and her husband, along with the others at the table, nodded thoughtfully.

That's how it is when people succeed.

You can casually say something and people will take it as gospel truth.

For example, Jack Ma has even had books published, selling his classic quotes.

Look at them, they're really starting to think.

Tang Wen's lips twitched; he couldn't explain it either.

Actually, the pre-production preparations for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film crew were almost finished.

He was in a hurry to film the scene over there.

As for whether rushing the production will lead to a decline in the quality of "Peacock".

He wasn't worried at all.

My directing skills far surpass those of Gu Changwei, and the message my film conveys is more complete and profound.

There is no problem with them being shortlisted for the main competition.

As for winning awards, he trusts the power of public relations more!

"Shall we leave tomorrow too?"

Inside the room, Gu Changwei spoke in a daze.

“You can leave, but why are you acting like this?” Jiang Wenli said, dissatisfied.

Gu Changwei did not answer, but simply closed his eyes.

A couple of days ago, I saw Tang Wen shoot some establishing shots and some simple scenes.

He thought he could do it too.

As a result, after being disappointed by Tang Wen's performance in the scene where the female lead chases the plane.

He began to completely lose track of Tang Wen's train of thought.

If I keep watching, not only will I not learn anything, but my confidence in becoming a director will probably be shaken.

"Say it! What's wrong with you?" Jiang Wenli kicked his shin impatiently.

“He, he’s a genius! You shouldn’t learn from a genius…” Gu Changwei’s features were contorted, his face full of pain.

He doubted that even if he filmed five movies, he could not manage the crew as efficiently and concisely as Tang Wen.

To control a film.

Jiang Wenli was furious. "I've endured so much pressure with you for so many years, and raised you for so many years, just to hear you say such discouraging things?"
I pointed at him, wanting to say something, but I didn't know where to begin.

Finally, she angrily put on her boots and said, "You think about your future carefully, I'm going to open another one."

"Hello, Teacher Jiang."

The lobby on the first floor of the hotel.

Jiang Wenli encountered Tang Wen's assistant, who was carrying a late-night snack.

"This is?"

"Director Tang wants to eat something."

"Oh, how about I take it up for you? I happen to need to talk to Director Tang about something..."

Beijing.

After leaving the radio station, Wang Zuxian got into her car and wanted nothing more than to collapse into bed and sleep.

For the past two weeks, she has been doing promotional tours for "Infernal Affairs 2".

They started promoting their songs again a few days ago.

I'm exhausted from running between various music programs and radio stations.

In the car, her assistant told her about tomorrow's work:
"Sister Zuxian, there will be another male singer in the interview with Beijing TV tomorrow, in addition to you."

"Who?"

Jay Chou.

“Ah, Wen has admired him for a long time.”

"Really? I saw in an interview that he said he greatly admires Director Tang's talent, saying that Director Tang can handle a variety of musical styles..."

Wang Zuxian smiled and said, "Then I'll talk to him tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)