Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 468 3 Million? The Entire 'Red Cliff' Film Taken Away! Actress Yuanyuan Wants to Have Ma Xun's Child!

Perhaps it was because she became a movie queen.

Perhaps it's a change in mindset.

Perhaps it was because he was too excited.

Maybe... there's no reason at all.

Yuanyuan had a very special night.

It was exceptionally unrestrained, exceptionally passionate, exceptionally... as if it wanted to drain Ma Xun dry.

Ma Xun naturally sensed her change, although it was something he had anticipated.

After all, now that she's been successfully crowned empress, things have to be different from before.

However, they did underestimate Yuanyuan's abilities.

I almost couldn't handle it and had to give up.

Fortunately, Ma Xun had taken a break beforehand, and he wasn't as resistant to seeing traditional Chinese medicine doctors anymore.

Go see it if you want, just treat it as a chat with someone.

So... well, actually, overall it's probably because Yuanyuan is even more... cough cough... because she won the Best Actress award this time.

I won't go into the details.

Anyway, the two of them are currently in this old house.

Yuanyuan nestled in Ma Xun's arms, and together they looked out the window at the moon.

It can be as comfortable as you want.

So, at times like this, we definitely need to say something.

"How am I doing?"

"Tight, soft... um, apart from being a little small, there's nothing else wrong with it..."

"Oh dear! Who told you to bring that up! My good boss, let's talk about something else."

"Haha... Okay, then... you've definitely grown up."

"Really?"

Okay, Ma Xun was just joking, but there's something really going on in that joke.

But what exactly does this growth mean?

Could it be that Yuanyuan's penis is starting to develop?

Ma Xun became serious this time, saying, "You didn't bring me the Palme d'Or trophy."

What does this... mean?
Yuanyuan was taken aback when she heard this, but then her face was full of smiles.

"I... I really didn't think much about it."

"So, you didn't understand it either?"

"Yeah, well... why don't you... tell me about it?"

This is really strange.

It was clearly Yuanyuan's doing, but she herself didn't understand it and wanted Ma Xun to explain it to her.

But in reality, this is not so strange, because many times people don't even understand what they are doing.

That is, it was not done intentionally.

Yet, such actions reveal a great deal about something deeper.

In psychology, this is called the subconscious.

One advantage of the subconscious mind is that it doesn't lie.

Ma Xun was naturally smiling. He thought Yuanyuan was very funny, but he also had to say what needed to be said.

"When will someone eagerly bring back their good grades or awards to show off to others?"

Actually, Ma Xun already gave the answer at the beginning... good results, after all.

Yuanyuan instantly understood, "Oh~~ it's from when I was in school, but... I never received any 'Three Good Student' awards or anything like that, but I always brought my good grades home to show my parents, so..."

Oh dear~ you're implying that I..."

She couldn't continue talking, and Yuanyuan's face turned so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

Actually, the reason I handed Ma Xun that purple panty earlier was because she was also quite excited and impulsive.

Moreover, the idea at that time was... to make a big splash!
Unexpectedly, Ma Xun noticed something amiss from this detail.

Yuanyuan didn't realize much, but what does that mean?
"So you've grown up. You're no longer like a little kid who likes to show off your achievements to people close to you."

"I thought you were going to say 'parents'."

"Ha...Do I look like it?"

"what?"

"Parents, huh?"

"You don't seem like it at all. You're so young, and..."

"I thought you wanted to call me Dad."

"Huh? You... Oh dear! That's so mean!"

"Now I'll give you a chance, do you want to call out?"

"I wouldn't do that!"

Goodness, Ma Xun started messing around as soon as he started talking.

But Yuanyuan was too shy to call out to Guan Ma Xun... she couldn't bring herself to say it.

The key point is that it seems to have an inherent sense of unease.

Of course, Ma Xun was just teasing her.

Now, it's finally time to get down to something more serious.

"To be honest, I feel very good about your performance."

"I see, so you like purple thongs."

"Your understanding..."

"Kidding!"

Yuanyuan is pretty good too, and at this point, the two of them laughed together.

Yuanyuan even took the opportunity to be intimate with him a few times.

Ma Xun thought Yuan Yuan was great, even perfect, at this moment, mainly because of her slightly flirtatious charm.

Actually, in the original timeline, even before Yuanyuan became famous, she still had to use some flirtatious tactics.

Many people may not even remember that although Yuanyuan gained some fame after starring in "Spicy Love Soup", she did not become a big star because of it.

What truly made her famous was an advertisement.

QingQiu... well, it's just some kind of candy.

Ma Xun didn't remember it very clearly either, but the advertisement had a slightly provocative feel to it. Yuan Yuan, with her pure and cute image, then made a gesture of kissing in the air...

To be fair, Ma Xun really liked the advertisement, especially considering the level of openness among people in the early 21st century.

This kind of slightly provocative advertisement is nothing special.

Speaking of this level of openness, it really leaves Ma Xun feeling quite helpless.

It's really much more open now than it was 20 years ago. Some risqué jokes and other lighthearted banter are harmless and are frequently broadcast on television.

But later... well, there's no point in saying more about it.

That being said, because of Ma Xun's appearance, Yuan Yuan is still different from the original timeline.

And right now, she's doing quite well.

It would be even better if the show were just for Ma Xun alone.

However, these are not the main points.

Ma Xun suddenly changed the subject, staring at Yuanyuan and asking:

"are you ready?"

"My dear boss, I'm ready."

"really?"

"Of course!"

What exactly is meant by "preparation" here?
Ma Xun continued, "Now you've become a film queen, the only mainland Chinese actress to win the Cannes Film Festival award. The key point is, you weren't known for your acting skills before. So, what kind of situation will you face next..."

Are you really prepared?

Yes, this situation is definitely terrifying!

Hearing Ma Xun say that, Yuanyuan, who was originally quite confident, now felt somewhat insecure.

"That, that..."

"how?"

Seeing that Yuanyuan was stammering, Ma Xun pressed her for more information.

Yuanyuan said somewhat shyly, "I was just thinking, don't I still have you?"

Wow, that's an amazing answer!

Ma Xun laughed out loud, "So this is what you call preparation?"

Yuanyuan was naturally very embarrassed, but that was really what she thought.

"Well, anyway, anyway, this Best Actress award was forced on me by you. If it were up to me, I wouldn't be qualified, and I wouldn't have won this Best Actress award."

It's like buying something; you're the seller, so you have to take care of after-sales service, right?

Hey!
You know what, our Yuanyuan has really improved; she's even learned these kinds of talking techniques.

Moreover, doesn't this make perfect sense?

But will Ma Xun be angry after hearing this?
Yuanyuan was a little uneasy, so she didn't dare to look Ma Xun in the eye and looked away. This feeling... was a bit provocative.

Where is Ma Xun?
He smiled.

"Not bad, you've quite mastered the tactic of turning the tables on someone else."

Positive review?

"Really?" Yuanyuan was overjoyed.

But Ma Xun then patted her little bottom, saying, "But you're using all your cunning on me."

Yuanyuan immediately begged for forgiveness, "Oh dear~ I won't do it again."

However, her inner smugness was written all over her face.

Ma Xun was not angry at all. On the contrary, he felt that Yuan Yuan had really learned a lot from following him for so long.

"Remember this trick; use it on others from now on."

"Yes, sir!"

"Okay, now for the important part: winning the Cannes Film Festival award this time may not necessarily be a good thing for you."

However, some things are certain: your status will definitely rise significantly, and you will have more power to choose scripts in the future.

Then there's the issue of pay... I don't need to go into details about that.

As a result, you will also encounter a lot of attacks.

Look at what happened before…

Yuanyuan immediately replied, "Yeah, I really didn't expect them to start so quickly."

What does this mean?

Of course, it's that yacht farce from before.

This whole affair was orchestrated by Ma Xun. He and Yuanyuan did indeed board a yacht when they appeared near the dock.

However, the two of them immediately moved from one yacht to another, and then returned to land.

Ma Xun returned to the old town of Cannes first, while Yuan Yuan made an appearance at the hotel.

That's right, after this series of actions, it can be said that those paparazzi were completely outmaneuvered.

In this way, they will be safe.

Of course, you can make a big splash in these old houses in the old town.

But we can also see something else: the reporters are paying much more attention to Yuanyuan.

This is still in Cannes. What if we go back to China?

The Cannes Film Festival never expected Yuan Yuan to win the Best Actress award.

Therefore, whenever Yuanyuan returned to China, she was promoted several ranks, and countless eyes were watching her all the time.

Yuanyuan had taken all of this into consideration. In fact, she also considered that if things were like this, given Ma Xun's cautious nature, they would definitely not be able to be intimate for quite some time.

So, Yuanyuan actually had the mindset of fighting until the end of the world when she met Ma Xun... cough cough.

These are things I can't say about my feelings, of course.

And now, Ma Xun is discussing future countermeasures.

"What you just said is right. You have me, and I will help you deal with a lot of attacks."

But don't overthink it. You're mine, and you still have to make money for me.

"Mmm." Yuanyuan nodded.

Ma Xun continued, "Besides these attacks, you have to upgrade yourself; you have to act like a movie queen."

Simply put, you have to accept scripts from big-name directors and work on films that are generally incomprehensible to the average person.

"Huh?" Yuanyuan was startled, but then she immediately remembered something, "That movie from before..."

Ma Xun laughed, "That's right, the play 'Yesterday's Me and Tomorrow' is actually just right."

So that's how it is! He had planned this all along!
"You knew from the start that I would win Best Actress?"

"Idiot! What are you thinking? It's that the film 'Shanghai Dreams' might win an award."

"Oh, right."

Yuanyuan even thought that Ma Xun could predict the future.

Actually, isn't that the truth?

Ma Xun was surprised to find that Yuan Yuan was much smarter than before.

Could it be that I did it?
Does injecting more positive energy improve IQ?
Cough cough... This is really nonsense.

Ma Xun continued, "This film is not a straightforward love story; it has a certain viewing threshold and requires viewers to think more, which is perfect for your current situation."

At this moment, Yuanyuan admired Ma Xun to the point of worship and really wanted to have a child with him!
"My dear boss, you are truly amazing."

While talking, he was also touching her inappropriately.

This hand-to-hand... cough cough, mainly using the back of the knee to move the feet. Ouch~
Ma Xun didn't expect Yuan Yuan to be so flirtatious now, but it's true.

However, it's better to talk more about the serious stuff.

"You need to reduce the frequency of your acting roles in the future."

"I understand, all actresses are like that."

"Actually, the film 'Yesterday Me and Tomorrow You' is going to compete with 'The Banquet'."

"Isn't that...a big production? I heard it's amazing."

"Yes, that's true, but maybe we'll win?"

"is it possible?"

"Even if we can't win at the box office, I'm confident in our reputation."

"Yes... my good boss, you're so kind."

How come it's agreed upon again?
But this wasn't a friendly gesture; Jiayuan couldn't resist and rode on top of it.

Hiss~ Ha~
Ma Xun and Yuan Yuan held hands, as if this would make it easier to control her.

"Do you regret it?"

"What do you regret?"

"It's this Best Actress."

How could I regret it?

"to be honest."

"Well, I do regret it a bit. I did think about it before... um~ I'm actually not qualified."

"Then why do we need this Best Actress award?"

Ma Xun's question was a bit strange, but it wasn't really strange when it came to Yuan Yuan.

Because Yuanyuan is indeed lacking in ability.

"What do you say?"

This question was passed around like a hot potato.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "If it were me, I would definitely accept it, because this opportunity is too good to pass up. How can I miss such a good opportunity?"

This answer is quite interesting; it seems to be speaking up for Yuanyuan.

But in reality, Yuanyuan's answer was not like that.

Because you gave me this Best Actress award, of course I have to accept it!

Unfortunately, that wasn't Yuanyuan's answer.

"Yes! The opportunity is too good to pass up. I feel it too. I have to become the Cannes Best Actress. Even if it's me, I'm not good enough... Ah~"

Yuanyuan's answer translates to: I want to become like you!
Does Ma Xun understand?

Whether he understood it or not, he started to speed up.

……

A gentle sea breeze is blowing, making one feel very comfortable.

Wu Yusen sat in a cafe by the sea, but had no interest in drinking coffee.

"Mr. Ma, I have taken care of things as you requested."

Ma Xun is right across from us.

At this moment, Ma Xun was wearing a vacation shirt, looking very dashing and casual.

"That's right, you did a good job."

This answer put Wu Yusen at ease.

"So, the movie 'Red Cliff'..."

“I will do everything I promise you, but you must remember that you are just a figurehead.”

"This... can't it be..."

"Mr. Wu, don't push your luck. I will be using a general director system for this film, which means you will be the general director."

As for the actual directors, I plan to invite Ms. Chen Hong and Mr. Jiang Wen, and also hire Quentin Tarantino as an advisor.

This arrangement truly startled Wu Yusen.

"Mr. Ma, you...you don't know, do you? What's Jiang Wen's situation now?"

Ma Xun laughed, "But there is no absolute evidence to prove that Mr. Chen's death was directly related to him. In other words, Jiang Wen did not go to prison."

I absolutely believe in the laws of our country, um... don't you believe me?

What a big hat!

Wu Yusen's phone went out of power at that moment. "Okay, no problem. Of course, I also believe in the law."

His answer was quite skillful, and Ma Xun could tell from it.

They said they believed in the law, but didn't specify which law it was from.

Wu Yusen is from Hong Kong, so of course he wants to talk about Hong Kong law, but anyone with a little knowledge knows where that law comes from.

I won't go into the details, but Ma Xun knows what's going on.

"Then it's settled."

“But that Quentin…” Wu Yusen looked dissatisfied.

Yes, why did they suddenly hire this Hollywood director as a consultant?

Ma Xun laughed and said, "You don't know that Quentin and Jiang Wen are good friends, do you?"

Oh, I understand everything now!
Ma Xun's logic was that only by inviting Jiang Wen could they invite Quentin, and with Quentin's involvement, even if he was just a consultant, they could still get him involved.

Therefore, it is possible that this film, "Red Cliff," will be released in the North American market.

In this way, the situation suddenly became much clearer!

Before "Red Cliff", there were already sellers in Japan, which meant that a part of the overseas market had been opened up.

If things go as Ma Xun arranged, Quentin could get the film released in North America.

This, this, this...

With its massive $8000 million production, "Red Cliff" is practically guaranteed to make a profit!
Moreover, this directly opens up overseas markets!

Looking at Ma Xun's previous record, the movie "Hero" performed exceptionally well in the North American market!

If he actually succeeds in doing that...

How could Wu Yusen not feel a chill run down his spine?!
The young man before me, his methods, his boldness, and the strength he has displayed in all aspects... he's too strong!

The key is whether Ma Xun can successfully arrange things this way.

He controlled at least 80% of the discourse surrounding "Red Cliff"!

Of the $8000 million, he might not be able to take $6000 million, but Wu Yusen estimated that at least $4000 million should have ended up in his possession.

That's really an understatement; Wu Yusen felt that Ma Xun could definitely do even more.

If we calculate based on $4000 million, doesn't Ma Xun take away more than 3 million?
Wow! That's really something!

The movie hasn't even been filmed yet, and Ma Xun has already raised 3 million!

Wu Yusen couldn't help but blurt out, "Mr. Ma, you're really something!"

In the Hong Kong context, this statement is considered at least a 'verbal' response.

Whether they're convinced or not... well, in Hong Kong gangster movies, most of the characters who say this are definitely not convinced.

It's alright, Ma Xun knows perfectly well that Wu Yusen still considers himself a big shot.

It's normal for him to be dissatisfied.

The Red Cliff project is now essentially something I've taken over entirely!

However, Wu Yusen asked another question.

"What are Mr. Ma's plans for those key figures?"

Ma Xun didn't give Wu Yusen any chance at all, and said with a smile, "You can only recommend three people, don't worry about the rest."

After saying that, he stood up and continued with a smile, "The coffee is on me."

They took 300 million and only gave Wu Yusen a cup of coffee?
Good trick!
I'm so angry, I'm speechless!

……

Beijing, airport.

In fact, not only did Yuanyuan win the Best Actress award for "Shanghai Dreams", the film also won the Jury Prize.

This is considered a third prize.

Yes, this is true for most awards abroad.

They don't usually use first, second, or third place; they either use gold, silver, or bronze, or they use various other names instead.

Regardless, this third prize is still quite substantial.

As a result, the media was in an uproar after the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.

"Chinese films are entering a golden age!"

What kind of movie is "Shanghai Dreams"?

A retrospective of Gao Yuanyuan's works, the newly crowned Best Actress!

What did the previous yacht blunder reveal?

What will Gao Yuanyuan's future career path hold?

Good guy, really good guy.

Anyway, the entertainment section was basically all about the awards that "Shanghai Dreams" won.

Some people are talking about the movie, some are talking about Wang Xiaoshuai, but most people are talking about Gao Yuanyuan.

After all, Yuanyuan, this award-winning actress, is indeed very special.

There really weren't any female celebrities from mainland China who had won the Best Actor award before. Only Ge You had won the award for that movie, which hadn't been officially released yet. It was called "To Live".

Actually, although the film "To Live" has received a lot of praise, this is the technique that Zhang Yimou used in making it.

It's just so-so.

The film is mainly due to the excellent writing of the novel.

Yu Hua, your knife skills are amazing.

Zhang Yimou basically filmed it in a straightforward, narrative style, and even made some changes.

Putting that film aside, the key point is that we now have another young female Best Actress award winner.

Naturally, many media outlets have also analyzed Yuanyuan's Best Actress award.

The conclusion is:
After the water!

Gao Yuanyuan got lucky this time!
She only got the award because Natalie Portman, who was originally the most popular candidate, had an accident!
Such a lengthy article must be written with malicious intent.

But it's not over yet.

There are also quite a few articles written like this.

"Gao Yuanyuan stands out from the crowd; how should the other actresses under Enlight Media position themselves?"

"Conflict! A fierce battle is inevitable among Enlight Media's leading actresses!"

"Bingbing will definitely not accept this!"

"Recently, we interviewed Hao Lei, who debuted around the same time as Gao Yuanyuan..."

This is amazing!

As you can tell from the headlines, these media articles are trying to sow discord.

That's really mean.

But there's nothing we can do; after all, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it.

But today, countless reporters still arrived at Beijing's airport.

What?

The creators of "Shanghai Dreams" are coming back!

Of course, the reporters were actually still waiting for someone else.

It's Ma Xun!

I've been waiting for a while, and now...

"Look!"

"Director Wang! Director Wang!"

"Yuanyuan! Yuanyuan..."

"Where is Mr. Ma? He's here!"

Good heavens, this chaos is about to unfold.

Fortunately, security guards were there to maintain order.

The key point is that many reporters are very knowledgeable, and many more people surrounded Ma Xun.

"Mr. Ma, what about the movies afterwards...?"

What are your plans for the future?

"Mr. Ma..."

Needless to say, I definitely have to reveal something.

"We have a movie called 'Yesterday's Me and Tomorrow' coming up... Also, I would like to solemnly announce that Ms. Gao Yuanyuan will star in the movie 'Red Cliff'."

what? !

what? !

Ma Xun is spoiling these reporters way too much, isn't he? They really say everything?
So many articles have been stirring up trouble, saying that the actresses under your management might have all sorts of thoughts, or that they might be jealous.

But how are you doing!

They directly gave Gao Yuanyuan another big-budget production opportunity?
Ma Xun, you really don't follow the usual path!

But this only drove the reporters even crazier!

In short, this is definitely going to explode today!

Upon hearing about this resource, Yuanyuan was truly astonished.

Because Ma Xun hadn't told her that before.

But at that moment, Yuanyuan felt that she had fallen in love with the right person.

I want to have his baby even more now!

(End of this chapter)