Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 619 "Red Cliff" Before the battle, smoke filled the air! Everyone seemed ready!
"Teacher, Mr. Jia has arrived."

"Let him wait a little longer."

"Teacher, is this...is this okay?"

"What's wrong with that? Hehe... You still have a lot to learn. Don't rush things at times like this. Just let them wait a little longer."

"Oh, yes, teacher, I'll go tell them right away..."

"Just tell them I just woke up; I stayed up all night reading the script."

"understand!"

Wu Yusen also came to Sanya, after all, he is the director of the movie "Red Cliff".

This film was promoted at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, and as the director, he had no choice but to go along, even though he was extremely unwilling.

But now, something interesting has happened: Jia Yueting and Xiao Ma's CEO Li have actually invited him to film the new Three Kingdoms.

To be honest, Wu Yusen really didn't like one particular TV series.

However, he was also a smart man and could tell at a glance that this time filming a TV series was different from before.

What kind of humiliation must a famous director like Wu Yusen have endured to choose to make a TV series similar to "Red Cliff"?
Yes, this is it!
I believe that once this cooperation agreement is reached and the news is released, it will ignite public opinion.

Countless people will speak up for me!

Countless people will condemn "Red Cliff"!
Then, with a little guidance, we can direct the blame towards Ma Xun!
That's incredibly simple.

And in this way... it really relieved Wu Yusen's anger.

but!

Filming a TV series really didn't interest Wu Yusen.

It should be said that Wu Yusen currently holds the title of the top Chinese director, so having him direct a TV series is indeed... not so much shameful as disgraceful.

Okay, Wu Yusen has to save face.

If he takes on a TV series, what will other directors in Hong Kong think?
The key point is that it can also be 'contagious'.

Other Hong Kong directors also have a tough time in mainland China.

This is something we can't agree to so easily.

But the topic has come back to this: if I don't agree... it seems I really can't vent my anger.

So, Wu Yusen decided to have a good talk with Jia Yueting and General Manager Li.

His inner thought was that he would ideally be able to direct this film, but without actually being a director.

This is not easy, so this guy plans to play a trick and lure these two bosses in first.

As for the person who relayed the message, that was Su Zhaobin.

The director of "Double Vision" and "Silk" is already Wu Yusen's prized student.

Currently, they are filming a movie called "Reign of Assassins".

Actually, I also collaborated with Jia Yueting, Xiao Ma Li Zong, and others on this film.

In other words, they were originally in a cooperative relationship, but that cooperation was 'that kind of cooperation'.

The new Three Kingdoms is another collaboration.

These things must be clearly distinguished and carefully differentiated.

Will Wu Yusen's approach actually be effective?
……

"wait?"

After Su Zhaobin relayed the message, Xiao Ma Li was no fool; he immediately understood Wu Yusen's meaning.

Jia Yueting wasn't stupid either, but the two of them had different understandings of the matter.

"Let's just agree to all of Teacher Wu's requests!"

Accountant Jia was quite straightforward, but in reality, it wasn't really straightforward, because this 'New Three Kingdoms' was mainly led by Xiao Ma and his group.

To put it bluntly, it's not flesh and blood of my own body.

Although Jia Yueting was also involved, she was naturally more decisive in making her choices.

Mr. Li, however, thought differently: “Brother Jia, we should think this over carefully. This Teacher Wu… I’m afraid it’s not just about money.”

What Mr. Li really meant by that was money.

However, Jia Yueting seized the opportunity, saying, "That would be even better! I can meet all the other requirements!"

These words made President Li inwardly curse, but there was nothing he could do; he had to curry favor with Jia Yueting now.

"Brother Jia, we should still consider this carefully."

It sounds a bit drawn out, but Mr. Li is actually fighting for his rights.

He'll just keep grinding away like that.

Jia Yueting soon became a little annoyed, but just then, Wu Yusen appeared!
"Gentlemen, I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

Wu Yusen's air of a reclusive master certainly managed to intimidate Jia Yueting and President Li.

The two of them were delighted to see each other, but as for directing a TV series, they decided not to rush into it.

The three of them quickly started chatting, but the remarkable thing was that they didn't talk about the new Three Kingdoms or the movie "Red Cliff" at all.

This is very common in the business world.

As the saying goes, they're all old foxes, who's fooling whom?

However, it is clear that Su Zhaobin informed Wu Yusen about Jia Yueting's previous behavior.

This leading Chinese director used Jia Yueting as his starting point to launch his offensive.

"I listened to that project, the new Three Kingdoms, it's very good, very good."

Finally, the topic turned to this play.

Mr. Li was pleased, but then...

“What I mean is, I can serve as the producer, and then my disciple Su Zhaobin can serve as the director.”

This……

It sounds good, but it's not quite there yet!

Mr. Li immediately replied, "If it weren't for the director, then I'm afraid it would be..."

The attack effect on "Red Cliff" has become worse!
But Jia Yueting said, "That works too."

Goodness, this guy agreed right away?

Wu Yusen was indeed very happy, knowing that Jia Yueting was rather anxious.

"So……"

Just as they were about to finalize the agreement, Mr. Li still did not agree.

"How about this, Mr. Wu will be both the producer and the director? Hmm, this is going to be a big production, so let's make him the general director."

It should be said that Mr. Li's statement is not wrong; he was also trying to secure benefits for Xiao Ma's big project.

But Jia Yueting snorted coldly, "Old Li, why are you so indecisive! Be more straightforward, don't trouble Teacher Wu too much. But, Teacher Wu..."

Jia Yueting then turned to Wu Yusen and said, "Let's be frank, as long as Teacher Wu can offer some comments on this 'Red Cliff'..."

He deliberately left his sentence unfinished.

But the meaning is clear.

Wu Yusen, you can continue to maintain your high status and be a producer, instead of condescending to be a TV drama director.

But you have to criticize Red Cliff harshly!
Wu Yusen understood perfectly, and immediately said seriously, "Hmph! During the filming of 'Red Cliff,' some people acted recklessly! It's a pity that those people got the power of Ma Xun, and this old man really... Hmph!"

Alright, that's the attitude. Jia Yueting is happy.

As for President Li... his face looked truly miserable.

There's no other way; this is the only option.

Soon, news spread on the eve of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

Wu Yusen, the director of "Red Cliff", will collaborate with Xiao Ma to film a brand new Three Kingdoms-themed TV series!
Yes, that's all for now, but even that's impressive enough.

It instantly ignited public opinion.

"What's going on? Wu Yusen finished filming the Three Kingdoms movie and is now making a TV series?"

"Can't you tell? The owner has changed, so they must be dissatisfied with 'Red Cliff'."

"Dissatisfied with one's own work? That's really strange."

"I heard a rumor that this 'Red Cliff' was not actually directed by Wu Yusen."

"Wu Yusen clearly suffered a loss in silence on the set of 'Red Cliff'!"

"Could it be that Chen Hong suppressed Wu Yusen?"

"Even if Chen Hong is a big director, how much power does she really have? It's obvious that she's still relying on Ma Xun's influence!"

“I heard someone say that Wu Yusen had nothing to do with the film ‘Red Cliff’, and that he was just credited.”

"Then the old director must be very angry!"

"Just wait, if anything goes wrong with 'Red Cliff,' Wu Yusen will be the first to start cursing!"

Goodness, just like that, the online offensive started.

So... someone must be hiring online trolls and promoters!

In fact, most large-scale public opinion events on the internet are manipulated by someone behind the scenes; it's just that sometimes the manipulation gets out of control.

He got into it, but couldn't control it.

But right now... it's quite obvious that Jia Yueting and his team have started to exert their strength.

Where is Ma Xun?
Of course, we can't just stand by and do nothing.

With the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival about to open, "Red Cliff" has already been confirmed as the opening film.

In that case, if Ma Xun invites Wu Yusen to dinner and they have a small meeting first, there shouldn't be any problem, right?

The key point is that Wu Yusen had no way to refuse.

And so, on the beach in front of a hotel in Sanya, a unique bonfire party has begun.

Since we couldn't ruin the beach, we set up a bonfire frame.

But this is not bad either.

And quite a few people came.

The main creators of "Red Cliff" included Chen Hong, who led a group of beautiful women.

What about Wu Yusen?
“Mr. Ma, my taking on that new Three Kingdoms series, that in itself…”

"Director Wu, you can take it, no problem."

"Oh, thank you for understanding."

"this is nothing."

"What happened online..."

"That's nothing."

Hey!
Wu Yusen and Ma Xun started chatting, but there was an inexplicable sense of tension between them.

Does this mean we're going to have a banquet that turns out to be a disaster?
Of course not.

Ma Xun had been smiling the whole time, but suddenly he asked a strange question.

"Director Wu, I've always found it strange that in your works, actors from mainland China always seem to be playing supporting roles."

"Well... I only look at acting skills and the actor's personal situation."

"That sounds nice."

"Mr. Ma! What do you mean by this?!"

I'm getting angry!
Are the two going to fight here?
It's estimated that Wu Yusen is no match for Ma Xun.

At this moment, Ma Xun still had a smile on his face, so he was probably not angry.

"I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought Director Wu shouldn't mind."

"Hmph! Don't make jokes like that again."

Are you kidding me?

However, this was actually a form of protest by Wu Yusen.

In any case, the two of them couldn't continue their conversation.

Let's just go our separate ways.

This bonfire party wasn't a huge event, but it wasn't a small one either.

Anyway, they can each find someone to talk to.

Wu Yusen was a little angry, and Su Zhaobin came over to fawn over him.

But then someone asked a question out of curiosity.

"Teacher Wu, about Ma Xun's question..."

"You just heard that?"

The person who asked the question was none other than Chen Jiashang.

It's perfectly reasonable for him, as the chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards, to attend the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

At this point, Chen Jiashang was still acting like a lackey, which was quite disheartening.

Okay, let's get back to that question.

But Wu Yusen said with a frosty expression, "That Ma Xun is a meticulous guy. He actually noticed this... So what! I use Hong Kong and Taiwan stars when I make movies. Those mainland actors, hmph... they have no class at all!"

Is this...is this right?

Chen Jia frowned slightly, not intending to say anything more for the moment.

Su Zhaobin was the same.

Unexpectedly, Wu Yusen seemed to have started talking and couldn't stop for a while, "You don't understand at all. The mainland is actually very powerful. Hong Kong and Taiwan will become weaker and weaker. Plus, that perverted guy surnamed Chen before, ptooey!"

If I don't do this, then in a few years, where will Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors find a market? Where will they find leading roles?
You should all thank me, you know?

I don't want those northerners to control Hong Kong..."

What followed was extremely unpleasant.

Chen Jia kept giving him meaningful glances, but Wu Yusen just couldn't stop.

Fortunately, someone set off fireworks at that moment.

But looking at the dizzy Ma Xun, his eyes were full of smiles.

Because he had already seen a figure loitering near where Wu Yusen, Chen Jiashang, and Su Zhaobin were.

Jiang Zuping took the tasks assigned to her quite seriously.

Tomorrow is the opening day of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

This is also the first appearance of our film "Red Cliff"!
This will also mark the beginning of a chaotic battle.

Ma Xun is ready.

Jia Yueting and General Manager Li also felt that they were ready.

Wu Yusen felt even more prepared...

(End of this chapter)