Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 565 Lu Zheng Arrives! Train, Crazy Mom, Child, The Sun Rises as Usual
What secrets are hidden in the dates in "The Sun Also Rises"?

Ma Xun, of course, did not tell these bigwigs.

Use your imagination... Of course, this is also a little bit of suspense he's keeping you in suspense.

But in reality, this can be considered a small 'test'.

If you can't even guess what's hidden in the 'date' in this movie, then there's nothing I can do; it's normal not to understand it.

However, what Ma Xun said before presenting his solution was truly impressive.

After the meeting, many business owners planned to go out to a restaurant for a good meal and to strengthen their relationships.

But Han Sanping rejected the idea.

He is very careful in this regard.

Since that's the case, then we can only go back to our own homes, which is actually not a bad thing.

But just as Ma Xun arrived at his car, intending to open the door, get in, and go home...

Suddenly, he felt someone approaching him.

later?

Turning around, I saw a completely unfamiliar man.

But the guy smiled and said, "Mr. Ma, right? Hello, my name is Lu Zheng."

Not only did he laugh, he also reached out his hand.

But the key part was his self-introduction.

Ma Xun was clearly taken aback. Of course, he had heard of this name before, but he was also certain that even those who frequently traveled through time wouldn't know what this guy looked like.

To be honest, nobody knew the real story of this guy. Even with the internet's power and all sorts of big data, there wasn't a single photo of him.

And now, this person is standing right in front of him.

Is he him?

This suspicion is absolutely valid, because this guy is probably just a code name, and could be anyone.

But these things... never mind, let's shake hands first.

Ma Xun extended his hand, the two shook hands, and laughed heartily.

Then, Mr. Lu smiled and said, "Mr. Ma was clearly surprised just now. Could it be that we've met before?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Xun gave a particularly interesting answer: "I probably remembered it wrong, but I have some impression of it. However, after looking closely, you are not him. For the moment, I can't say for sure."

This……

"Really?" Mr. Lu became wary.

"I told you, it must be that I remembered it wrong."

This sentence is quite interesting; you should have remembered it wrong.

The meaning behind it is very rich.

Mr. Lu's expression changed slightly, but he finally smiled and said, "Perhaps we have met before, but I've forgotten the time and place. After that, it was probably..."

“Yes, that’s possible.” Ma Xun affirmed this statement.

In reality... they had just exchanged a move.

Mr. Lu was testing Ma Xun, while Ma Xun was actually fooling Mr. Lu.

It's too early to tell who won and who lost.

But in Ma Xun's own view... if his deception succeeds, then at least it will make Mr. Lu think: I am the same as him.

What exactly is the same?

That's something that can only be understood intuitively.

Then, the two started chatting about everything under the sun, and Ma Xun simply suggested that they go for a drink.

Perhaps, under the influence of alcohol, even more can be uncovered.

Unfortunately, Mr. Lu was not fooled. He smiled and said, "Actually, I came to see Mr. Ma just to have a simple chat."

"Oh." Ma Xun didn't respond.

Mr. Lu continued, "It has something to do with this girl, Xiao Jing."

Jing Tian was just mentioned?
That obviously doesn't have much to do with her.

However, Ma Xun laughed and said, "It's nothing really."

Ok?
With that said, it became easier for Mr. Lu to continue.

"Ha... I still have to thank Mr. Ma. If it weren't for Mr. Ma's help, how would that girl have had such a good opportunity?"

This is of course referring to "Breakup Buddies".

The extra scene has already been filmed, and the movie could actually be released at any time.

However, Ma Xun will certainly release this film during the Lunar New Year holiday season as planned.

And now...

"She has big eyes."

"what?"

"She has big eyes and a very distinctive appearance; she has the potential to be a rising star in the entertainment industry."

"Oh, I see."

"That's right, that's why I invited her to star in this movie."

Ma Xun has found himself a very good reason.

After hearing this, Mr. Lu couldn't help but smile. "Mr. Ma, you really are a remarkable person. Alright, I'll get straight to the point. Actually, the main reason I came here to talk to you is to ask you something."

"Please ask," Ma Xun said, having been waiting for a while.

This time, Mr. Lu didn't delay any longer and said directly, "I heard that at today's meeting, you seemed to be vehemently criticizing the various bad practices of the other side?"

These words did not surprise Ma Xun, but logically speaking, Ma Xun should have been surprised, since this Mr. Lu did not attend the meeting.

It seems there are still people working for him, acting as his front man.

If Mr. Lu himself is a white glove, then how many layers of gloves are there?

Forget it, I'm not thinking about that now.

"So, did I say something wrong?" Ma Xun's question could be described as a rebuttal.

Mr. Lu said with a smile, "That's right, it seems Mr. Ma has been communicating with those guys quite a bit."

"Of course." Ma Xun said this very relaxedly, even showing his Northeastern accent, which immediately eased the atmosphere.

Mr. Lu then asked, "I'm just curious, why bring this up at this time?"

Ma Xun laughed and said, "I've disliked them for a long time."

"Ha ha……"

"Okay, seriously, I'm sure that no matter how good we are to those guys and give them all sorts of preferential treatment, in the end, they will never appreciate our kindness. On the contrary, they will take advantage of us even more... You understand now."

"This……"

Mr. Lu's expression was quite strange. Ma Xun knew that what he had just said was actually the complete opposite of what was happening now.

But what he said is absolutely true.

Moreover, he is not afraid of offending anyone at all.

He continued, "It's not just the other side of the strait, but what about Hong Kong? As the saying goes, 'A little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment.' If you keep giving someone benefits, they will take it for granted. One day, without you even having to stop giving them benefits, even if you give them less, they will turn against you!"

Goodness, the scope of the attack has been directly expanded.

And what about Mr. Lu?
"But... are these things good for us?"

Ma Xun then laughed and said, "I can expand the market, but why should I let many other people have a piece of the pie? Especially those guys who aren't on our side, who are arrogant and always think they're superior to us?"

understood!

Mr. Lu couldn't help but smile and nod, "Mr. Ma, you're really awesome."

He immediately spoke in a Beijing accent and even gave a thumbs up.

The two exchanged a smile and that was the end of their conversation.

……

Ma Xun carefully recalled his first encounter with Lu Zheng while in the car.

He believed he hadn't made any mistakes.

Especially the reason given at the end.

Ma Xun believes that his acting skills have reached their peak.

He fully portrayed the role of a selfish capitalist who disregards the bigger picture.

It's fair to say that they've completely fooled Lu Zheng.

As for the others... well, the goal is the same.

Our mainland film and television market should be controlled by us mainlanders!
It shouldn't just be up to us to decide; we should also be the ones who get the biggest benefit.

I, Ma Xun, have worked so hard to expand this business, so why should a bunch of superior-looking toads from the other side of the strait get a share?

Damn it! Who do you think you are?!
Of course, this wasn't directed at Ye Quanzhen, Jia Jingwen, or Lin Chiling.

Actually, they are not capital; the capital from the other side is quite powerful. Back in Hong Kong, they were all influential and had absolute authority.

Just like Li Lianjie's manager, in broad daylight...

Of course, there is no definitive conclusion on this matter.

Regardless, Ma Xun felt that the timing was excellent!

I should thank Director Li; if it weren't for your actions, I wouldn't have had the chance to say these things.

The current situation is that figures from Hong Kong and Taiwan still wield considerable influence in the mainland film and television industry. They still receive various special treatments or privileges in films and television dramas.

Many of these people look down on us mainlanders.

For Ma Xun, "Lust, Caution" is just the beginning, and he has to seize this opportunity.

And then... we haven't forgotten a certain master photographer, have we?

It will be a few months from now, to be precise, in January next year.

Look at this time, isn't it perfect!

Ma Xun is never the type to blindly criticize anyone; he had planned it all out long ago.

In fact, when it comes to photography, it's not just a problem involving a few people.

There is a very, very big impact here.

That is... demystification!
Previously, mainland audiences had a strong aura towards Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, but after this incident... oh, so you guys are just like this too!

Overall, it's not as good as mainland China.

To be honest, the claim that Mr. Chan single-handedly wiped out the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry is a bit of an exaggeration.

But the Hong Kong entertainment industry was already in decline, and this incident further exacerbated the situation.

It really is a death sentence.

There was no chance for them to gain momentum again.

Ma Xun had calculated things so well, but he never expected that Lu Zheng would come to talk to him.

Hmph, you bastard.

But there's nothing wrong with that; he can't catch anything.

With this in mind, Ma Xun felt absolutely certain that everything was foolproof.

Back in his courtyard, a guest arrived today.

"I mean, does this film, 'The Sun Also Rises,' really need to be taken seriously?"

It's Jiang Wen; he must have already received the news.

Ma Xun stated very directly, "We need to explore the commercial aspects of this film now."

Jiang Wen understood that they needed to sell more tickets at the box office, but the commercial aspects...

"what is that?"

"What are you hiding?"

"what?"

What is September 9th?

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wen laughed immediately after Ma Xun said that.

"You figured it out? Haha...you figured it out!"

This guy, like a madman, grabbed Ma Xun and gave him a big hug.

She even cried.

"you……"

Ma Xun felt somewhat helpless, but he didn't say much.

what do you mean?

That should be the case. The sun set on September 9th, but rose as usual on September 10th.

In the final scene of the film, the child and the mad mother jump off the train and run along the tracks into the distance.

Children laugh among the railway tracks and among the flowers.

Does this train symbolize time? We don't know, we really don't know.

So, here's our poster for "The Sun Also Rises".

It's quite simple.

9 month 9 day.

Then there's a smiling little child below.

So, can this work?
In fact, Ma Xun didn't know either, but he believed that many people would understand.

(End of this chapter)