Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 735 Shining in Tokyo: "Guanyin Mountain" plus "The Piano in a Factory"! Bingbing wins Best Actress first!

"Hahaha... Mr. Ma, Master Ma! From now on, you're my master!"

"No, no, calling me that makes me sound old, and it makes it seem like I'm trying to take advantage of you."

"No, no! I'm the one who benefits, because calling me that makes me seem younger, doesn't it?"

"young?"

"He's treated like a grandson now..."

"Ha ha……"

"Alright! When you've had too much to drink, you can't keep your mouth shut!"

"Isn't this just because I'm happy! Haha..."

Our director of "The Piano in a Factory" is really something else; he says all sorts of things when he's had too much to drink.

However, it's also clear how much pressure the director and the film crew were under.

Although Qin Hailu was trying to persuade her, she was actually smiling the whole time and also wanted to get closer to Ma Xun...

Hey, you who likes domineering CEO novels, stay away from me!
Fortunately, Ma Xun didn't show much disgust. In addition, he took advantage of the cheerful atmosphere to make a request.

That's right. Even directors can make jokes like playing the grandson themselves, so what is Ma Xun waiting for?

"Now that this movie is mine, I have to make some demands. We at Enlight Media are all about making a profit. I've already put in ten million, so I have to make some money, right? We just talked a little about the movie, so I have a pretty good idea of ​​what's going on."

My assessment is that it lacks sufficient commercial elements. Yes, that's right, I want to add commercial elements.

Good grief, they're going to start making changes right away!

Everyone understands what this means, but given the current situation, how can we refute it?

Director Zhang Mengwei regretted his joke just now. He had already taken the initiative to act like a grandson, so how could he say no?

Wine! Wine!

Oh dear! What a blunder!
As for Qin Hailu and Wang Qianyuan, they were also having a very difficult time.

Sure enough, the bosses in the entertainment industry are not easy to fool.

The three of them originally came to find Ma Xun... actually to find resources, such as the film's distribution and awards at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Unexpectedly, Ma Xun used a strategy of polite persuasion followed by force, successfully fooling all of them!

Just as the director and actors were filled with remorse, Ma Xun spoke up.

"By the way, Bingbing is here this time too. She brought her own film with her, just like you. Whether or not it goes well at the Tokyo International Film Festival, having two films competing here will definitely be a great topic of conversation."

"How about this? Bingbing will also act in this movie, what do you think?"

Huh? They're just stuffing people in?!
Is it even possible to stuff it like this?
Our film "The Piano in a Factory" is already finished!

What else can we do?
Director Zhang Meng was furious, but he dared not say anything. Even if he could use the alcohol to his advantage, it wouldn't work. He wasn't a newcomer to the entertainment industry and knew better than to act like a 'grandson' to the big boss.

"Oh dear, Mr. Ma, this matter... is rather complicated. Our film is already finished, and the circumstances at the time... well..."

Even though I have to act like a 'grandson,' I still have to say what needs to be said.

The director's words made Qin Hailu and Wang Qianyuan feel more confident. We are not someone you can easily manipulate!

Change it just like that?

Adding people just like that?

While Bingbing's involvement in this film would certainly enhance its commercial appeal.

Bingbing is quite famous, and our movie isn't exactly beneath us.

However, if Bingbing wants to steal the lead role... the lead role in our show is Qin Hailu. She didn't have any money for this show back then, so she invested 500 million yuan of her own money into it!

Although Qin Hailu has become quite famous over the years, earning 500 million yuan is not easy for her. Besides, she has a bad habit.

They like to invest in restaurants, and then, unfortunately, every restaurant they open goes out of business.

There's really nothing we can do about this... Actually, quite a few people in the industry like to invest in restaurants. For example, there used to be a restaurant called "Never Say Goodbye" that sold crayfish, owned by Sun Nantou, and it was quite popular for a while.

But Qinhai Road is truly a jinx for restaurant investment, and a real source of worry.

If she can afford to spend 500 million to make this movie, then her status as the leading actress cannot be shaken no matter what, right?
That's right, what the three of them were actually worried about was that if Bingbing joined the cast, she would steal the lead role. After all, Bingbing's status and fame were stronger than Qin Hailu's. Her acting skills weren't great, but...

At this point, Ma Xun simply pretended to be confused, "Is there a problem? Well, this matter... oh dear, I really didn't bring my checkbook with me to Japan this time, otherwise I could transfer ten million to you right here."

Good heavens! Ten million is nothing... Well, that's right, this amount of money is nothing to Ma Xun!

All three of them were taken aback, and this was a real temptation!

Ma Xun said he didn't have any checks, but in reality, he was just saying, "If you agree, I can transfer the money immediately."

If you don't agree, hehe, I might not transfer the money even after I get back to the mainland.

Yes, they understand these subtexts.

Director Zhang Meng looked at Qin Hailu and Wang Qianyuan, especially Qin Hailu... He was at a loss!

Qin Hailu gritted his teeth and laughed again, "Mr. Ma, this is wonderful! It's an honor for our crew to have Bingbing join us!"

Okay, the female lead is also an investor, and now they've agreed!
That's right, it's ten million, and she only invested five million. This guy can not only break even, but also make her a considerable profit.

However, this also requires courage, which Zhang Meng and Wang Qianyuan greatly admire.

It has to be said that although Qin Hailu likes reading domineering CEO novels and likes opening restaurants but loses money every time she opens one, she still has quite a bit of guts.

Ma Xun gave an appreciative look, but what he got in return was the domineering look the other person gave him... It's best to avoid that for now.

It's true I'm a domineering CEO, but not everyone can accept that.

Then he said, "In the plot I just heard you mention, there's an ex-wife, right? Chen Guilin?"

Chen Guilin is the name of the male protagonist. Of course, the three of them don't know that there is another Chen Guilin later on, who is a ruthless person who can kill one person with one shot.

"Yes! He has an ex-wife." Wang Qianyuan had been holding back for so long, and finally managed to squeeze out this sentence. He was a little afraid to face Ma Xun. Don't be fooled by Ma Xun's villainous face; he's actually quite cowardly.

His first film was actually "The Emperor and the Assassin," and he even had one line in it, acting opposite Gong Li.

There will be no more people from Zhao! ...That's all.

He later became famous for the movie "Empty Mirror," in which he played a woman who was a fake sissy (a term used in Northeast China).
Ma Xun smiled at him, and the guy smiled back, but he looked very guilty.

"Okay! Bingbing will play the ex-wife. I heard you hired a Korean actress back then?"

That's right!

In the movie "The Piano in a Factory," Chen Guilin's ex-wife is actually a South Korean actress, and quite famous at that.

Aren't they short of money? How did they manage to hire them?

"Well... she was introduced by someone. Actually, this Korean actress didn't receive any payment. If we were to replace her..."

"What? What should Bingbing act in then?"

As soon as Ma Xun showed this attitude, the three of them immediately backed down, displaying the most common attitude of bosses in the industry!

“Great! Mr. Ma is right! The key is that replacing this role won’t be too costly.”

Qin Hailu added insult to injury.

Yes, Ma Xun wasn't just making random suggestions for changes. Chen Guilin's ex-wife didn't have many scenes to begin with, and if she were replaced with another actress, she would have to be the female lead. But Bingbing couldn't actually play the female lead in this play, and Ma Xun knew that very well... This play required a certain level of stage experience.

In fact, "The Piano in a Factory" has a strong magical realism style. For example, Qin Hailu danced a Spanish dance in the movie, but that was all imagined in his mind.

Can Bingbing do it?

Ma Xun knew her well enough; sometimes, even manipulating her in bed was a bit of a struggle.

Qin Hailu used to study Peking Opera, so he has a very deep stage foundation. Of course, he can dance like that. He can get the feel of it with just a little learning.

Therefore, Ma Xun's proposed modification was actually very reasonable.

However, if he wants to make this change, he still needs to exert enough pressure on these three people.

Only in this way can he have complete control over the production!
Otherwise, such an excellent film as "The Piano in a Factory" would have simply disappeared without a trace, like it was originally, until someone later discovered it.

This movie has a very high rating, it's just a pity these guys don't know how to market it.

Moreover, regarding this Tokyo Film Festival... Ma Xun remembers that Wang Qianyuan won the Best Actor award for this film.

So, with Best Actor and Best Actress winners, Wang Qianyuan and Bingbing collaborating on "The Piano in a Factory"... wouldn't the marketing be incredibly simple? Although Ma Xun had been drinking, he already had a whole set of plans in mind.

The trio from "The Piano in a Factory" had no idea that they had been completely fooled by Ma Xun.

……

"Brother Ma, 'The Piano in a Factory'?"

"Correct."

"I've heard about this movie, but..."

"Don't underestimate this film. The director, Zhang Meng, has made several excellent films before, and he also co-wrote the screenplays for 'Selling Crutches' and 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'..."

"Oh? I've heard of some of his films, but I never imagined he also wrote such a famous skit."

"Hehe... That's normal. Many people have only heard of Teacher He Qingkui's name, but in reality, many works are collective creations. This Director Zhang also comes from the system and participated in such works, but his reputation is not great. He is quite a good person."

"But...this movie..."

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Bingbing learned that she would be starring in "The Piano in a Factory," but it would be a supporting role.

To be honest, she had some 'thoughts' in her mind.

She really wanted to tell Ma Xun that she was now a big star and should take fewer of these minor, cameo roles.

In fact, Bingbing had previously filmed a segment called "Lost in Thailand".

There's a really funny scene here, but it was originally supposed to be played by Huang Xiaolei, since they were all familiar with each other. But Ma Xun asked her to replace her.

Well... okay, that scene was really funny, but this whole thing left Bingbing quite puzzled.

Is filming this kind of movie really good for her?

It would be better to continue cooperating with Li Yu.

That's right, Bingbing hadn't been idle before. She talked to Li Yu about the 'future,' which was her way of subtly revealing her intention to go solo.

This made Li Yu feel a little uncomfortable. He drank with her and tried to appeal to her emotions in various ways.

Bingbing was somewhat tempted.

Of course, Bingbing wants to stick with Ma Xun, as he represents her greatest future. However, she is not really willing to let go of director Li Yu.

After all, it's not easy to find someone you can work with.

Just like Bingbing really enjoys working with a photographer, Chen Man.

Photographer Chen Man is not only highly skilled in photography, but she also has a striking face and a great figure.

Bingbing didn't even want Ma Ge to have any contact with this photographer; they might be getting together.

Actually, Bingbing was indeed wronging Ma Xun, because Ma Xun knew that Chen Man was a very promiscuous and dissolute woman. She had tattoos, frequented bars, and did all sorts of things. In short, she was always pursuing the latest Western and European trends.

As for her face, this woman also takes photos of herself, but her greatest skill isn't photography, but rather Photoshop.

He's practically a digital engineer among photographers.

Well, Ma Xun didn't say much about it, and Bingbing didn't know anything about it.

But now...

"Li Yu is actually a pitiful person."

Is she speaking up for Director Li, whom she likes?

Ma Xun smiled after hearing this, "I understand what you mean, but don't worry, wait until we finish filming 'The Piano in a Factory,' then we'll see..."

Right, isn't that the sentence?

Don't look at the advertisements, look at the results!

Upon hearing this, Bingbing burst into laughter.

But then... she glanced at the whip.

"The film festival is coming up soon, so you should tone it down."

Ma Xun's back is sore from working so hard these past few days; he needs to rest when he's so busy.

And just like that, the closing ceremony, which is also the awards ceremony, of the Tokyo International Film Festival has arrived!

……

On the red carpet, it was truly a battle of wits and style.

This year, the Tokyo International Film Festival moved to Roppongi, Tokyo.

Many Chinese people have never heard of this place, but Japanese people know it well because it is currently the area with the highest real estate prices in Tokyo.

Moreover, this is typical of Japan; even selling houses here requires advertising.

But their advertising is very direct.

They're selling houses in Roppongi, but the advertisements all feature a Japanese woman and a Western man.

What does this mean?

Simply put, it's about telling Japanese men that they can't afford to buy here.

That's fucking despicable!

In fact, this is the true face of the Japanese devils; they are the kind of people who don't treat their own people like human beings at all.

But these things have little to do with Ma Xun.

Ma Xun's attention is now focused on the red carpet, because his team is different now.

"Friendship! Chinese filmmakers!"

Why is the emcee acting like this?

It's very simple. Ma Xun is already an investor in two movies, so why not just merge the two films together?

It's like the films "Buddha Mountain" and "The Piano in a Factory" walked the red carpet together!

The main creative team wasn't very large, but the two teams together created a truly impressive force!
This, of course, resulted in the destruction of many journalists' films.

Take a bunch of photos!

Bingbing has a very distinctive style, and she's the most beautiful among them.

That delicate, classic oval face, with big eyes.

Who wouldn't say it's beautiful after seeing it?
As for Ma Xun... such a beautiful face crying and begging for mercy under his offensive was extremely satisfying.

Cough cough... I still don't want to think about this.

The key point is that Zhang Ziyi was also watching, and she was experiencing a mix of emotions!
But then…

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement to make: I will be collaborating with 'The Piano in a Factory'!"

what? !

Did Bingbing just say it directly?
But she didn't say how they would cooperate.

It's ok!
This is absolutely big news!

But this big news isn't over yet; the Tokyo International Film Festival is sure to be full of surprises tonight!

Sure enough, not long after, the first major award was presented at the ceremony.

Best Actress!

"Bingbing..."

When her first name was announced, before her last name was even spoken, Bingbing couldn't wait to stand up! ...The award presenter was an American filmmaker, and he pronounced the last name according to his usual practice.

First, I kissed Brother Ma on the cheek, and then... hehehe!

Who else could this Best Actress award go to but me!

(End of this chapter)