The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Jiang Yan was very angry when he was woken up in the middle of the night and understood what had happened!

She came over wearing a bathrobe and slippers, and started criticizing as soon as she entered:
"What are you making such a scene about in the middle of the night? You've caused so many of us to travel all this way, and we didn't even have dinner until after 10 p.m. I haven't lost my temper yet, and you still have the nerve to cause trouble?"

When Jiang Yan appeared, still fuming, the person who had been furious and cursing earlier suddenly became rational.

"I'm not making a scene, I'm just being reasonable."

The outer room of this presidential suite has a sofa that can seat seven or eight people.

Gao Yunyi entered the house and sat down on the single sofa at the back. He didn't panic at all when he saw Jiang Yan enter.

After all, he and Xingguang had a contractual employment relationship, not a superior-subordinate one, so he felt he was in the right and had no reason to panic.

Gu Lanxi and her husband were the younger generation, and when they saw Jiang Yan arrive, they immediately got up and welcomed him in.

Jiang Yan chose the single seat opposite Gao Yunyi, sat down with an air of superiority, and sneered:
"Coming to my door in the middle of the night and forcibly waking me up to reason with me? What kind of reasoning is that?"

Zhang Mingyuan, Mei Xue, and Fang Yuan sat on the four-seater sofa by the window, while the young couple could only choose a two-seater near the door.

Gao Yunyi also had great composure. After everyone sat down, he didn't rush to speak, but instead unscrewed the thermos he was carrying with him.

As soon as the cup was opened, a strong aroma of American ginseng wafted out.

I quietly reminded everyone that he is a patient right now, so we should be gentle with him and not argue with him.

Lu Nanting took a deep breath, and Gu Lanxi immediately grabbed his hand.

Compared to such an old fox, young people are inevitably impetuous.

But in this situation, it's best for him not to speak.

Gao Yunyi took a sip of water, put the lid back on the cup, glanced at everyone, and calmly said:
"First of all, how the film was shot was my responsibility as the director. You can check it all you want. I didn't change the script today, not even a single line. Lanxi is here; you can all ask her if I've lied."

No one spoke, and Gu Lanxi remained silent, only silently holding Lu Nanting's hand.

“I admit that I put some effort into the planning and said some things that made Lanxi uncomfortable to provoke her, but I did not do it for personal reasons, but because of work requirements. This is indeed morally wrong, and I can apologize to her again. But in principle, I did not do anything wrong. According to our contract, I did not neglect my duties.”

Gao Yunyi is not an ordinary director, but a very famous one. His father was also a great director of the previous generation, and he was well-known internationally.

Although his father has passed away, his connections remain.

Without breaching his contract, handing over the film he had made most of to someone else inevitably feels like promoting someone to a higher position and letting a newcomer reap the rewards.

Doing things this way will ruin Starlight's reputation.

If we want to collaborate again in the future, those big directors in the industry will probably have to think twice.

People who work in the arts are mostly not pursuing money, and those directors who have made it big are generally very individualistic.

This is just as egregious as the person who conducted the experiment publishing the paper but not being awarded the first authorship.

If Gao Yunyi had attended a few more gatherings within the industry afterward and mentioned it to his friends and family...

Jiang Yan shifted his posture, clearly having taken his words to heart.

"Secondly, it is true that I am sick, but I have not affected the work progress because of my illness. If the crew fires me just because I am sick, it is unreasonable."

Okay, this person is being rude and doesn't want to leave.

"Finally, if you are still worried, I am willing to accept strict supervision and complete the remaining filming under your supervision. I will never act on my own initiative again and cause any unpleasantness."

While Gu Lanxi was considering how to resolve the matter, Gao Yunyi was also pondering the same issue. It must be said that, based on considerations of capital, even Gu Lanxi, the person most dissatisfied with him, had to say that keeping him was the best option after hearing these words.

Even if his condition progressed rapidly, and his treatment was delayed due to filming, and he eventually passed away, the movie could still use the gimmick of his posthumous work to generate publicity.

No loss whatsoever.

Gu Lanxi has always been a person who puts interests first. It has to be said that Gao Yunyi is quite eloquent and can grasp the point that she cares about most at a glance.

As her thoughts wavered, Lu Nanting suddenly tightened his grip on her hand.

Gu Lanxi immediately abandoned the idea of ​​tolerating it.

If someone offends her mother in this way and she chooses to let it go for the sake of her own interests, then she doesn't deserve to be a human being.

Seeing that Jiang Yan and Fang Yuan's attitudes had softened, Gao Yunyi breathed a sigh of relief.
"As I said before, not to mention that each director has a different visual language, different compositions, different aesthetics, and different ways of expression, the lack of consistency in style among different parts is a big problem. When a new director joins the crew, coordination and communication take time, and shooting delays and personnel adjustments can also lead to budget overruns. Not to mention the conflict and integration of creative concepts. This film is less than a third of the way from completion, and it would not be a wise thing to change directors and continue filming while I can still hold on."

There was something he didn't say, but everyone knew it.

He is very famous for making this kind of film, and many viewers have been looking forward to "Lurking" since they heard that he was the director.

If an average director were to take over now, they simply wouldn't be able to handle the situation. Directors at Gao Yunyi's level are usually very busy. Furthermore, taking over a project is never an easy task. Considering Gao Yunyi's unwillingness to back down and his reputation, it's unlikely anyone would be willing to take on this job.

These are all real-world issues, and not only Jiang Yan and Fang Yuan have discussed them, but Gu Lanxi and the others have as well.

To be honest, Jiang Yan had been persuaded, but after just one glance at his nephew, his wavering vanished instantly.

Putting aside Gu Lanxi's wishes, he and Lu Weidong are legitimate cousins. When they started their business, they received a lot of help from the Lu family. Xingguang may have several projects a year, but there is only one nephew.

On this matter, his stance must and can only be aligned with Gu Lanxi's.

So he sighed, leaned back on the sofa, pulled his robe tighter, and said bluntly:
"I've already come up with a general solution to this matter with Mr. Fang. I was going to talk to you about it earlier, but I didn't call you tonight because it was too late and your health condition isn't suitable for travel. But since you're here, I'll tell you sooner so you can get medical treatment sooner."

Gao Yunyi's heart sank as he saw Jiang Yan make a video call.

Grandma Gao appeared on the other end of the phone.

Her hair was completely white, her face was full of wrinkles, and tears streamed down her cheeks, soaking her maroon vest.

"You unfilial son! Do you want me to bury my son when I'm old? What's the most important thing? Speak up and tell me!"

The old lady was clearly furious, gripping her cane and repeatedly striking the floor.

Gao Yunyi was thinking that even if Jiang Yan asked his wife and children to act as intermediaries, he would not be moved. Unexpectedly, he was contacted by his 88-year-old mother who was recuperating in a sanatorium.

"Old Gao, we're all doing this for your health, there's no other reason. Even for the sake of your family, you need to get treatment as soon as possible. When you come back, we have so many good projects waiting for you!"

Fang Yuan smiled with exceptional gentleness, and every word she spoke touched the old lady's heart.

Gao Yunyi wanted to curse, but in front of his elderly mother, he couldn't utter a single word. He could only agree to go to the hospital as soon as possible and wait for surgery.

After the video call ended, Gao Yunyi couldn't help but laugh in exasperation: "Great! Absolutely fantastic!"

He woke everyone up in the middle of the night, and Jiang Yan woke up his mother and told her about this!
Seeing that he was angry, Gu Lanxi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Director Gao, everyone has a place to come from, and no one's mother should be insulted. I hope you remember this sentence."

If you want to be dignified, there are dignified solutions; if you want to be pathetic, he's the only one who'll be pathetic.

Gao Yunyi had no choice. He took a 4 AM flight directly from City C to Beijing, without even returning to the film crew. His luggage was packed by family members. (End of Chapter)