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Chapter 265 Scandal
Suning did not take the fact that he accidentally met Hollywood star Cameron Diaz seriously. After all, the two of them were on two different parallel lines.

Suning just took Cameron's expression of interest in "Elevator" as a polite remark. But in the afternoon, Cameron appeared in front of her in a gorgeous dress. Suning, who was used to seeing all kinds of beauties, couldn't help but be dazzled.

"Ms. Cameron, you are dressed so well today. Is there some important event?"

"Suning, your memory is really bad!

Didn’t I already say I wanted to see your “Elevator”?

How could I forget it so quickly? "

"Huh? I haven't forgotten that!

But you are being too grand!"

"Suning, it seems you don't understand the tricks of the international entertainment industry yet!

As a Hollywood star, I still have great appeal in Spain!

If I show up at your screening of 'Elevator' today, tomorrow's front page headlines will definitely be all about 'Elevator'!"

"Oh! Miss Cameron, you really touched me!"

Of course, Suning also wanted to make a comeback by using Cameron's identity, but the two were not familiar with each other, so Suning really couldn't bring himself to do it. Unexpectedly, Cameron took the initiative to do it.

Cameron Diaz is surrounded by the halo of a Hollywood star, and she is a dazzling star wherever she goes. In addition, she intends to reveal her latest news to the outside world, which has resulted in a large number of reporters waiting at the door of the Mint Vinci Hotel.

Seeing Cameron Diaz coming out of the hotel in a formal attire with an oriental man, the international entertainment reporters who had been waiting anxiously just now went completely crazy.

Even though Cameron Diaz is already 31 years old this year and has long lost the peak appearance of her twenties, she is still a heavyweight female star in Hollywood. In addition, her presence in and out of hotels with an oriental man will definitely trigger international entertainment public opinion.

"Ms. Cameron, what is your relationship with the gentleman next to you?"

"Haha, this is director Su Ning from Eastern China, and also my good friend!
He appeared in Madrid this time to participate in the 17th Spanish Goya Awards with his work "Elevator"!

"Wow! With all due respect, Ms. Cameron!

You are in Madrid this time, also competing for the Goya Award with your own work "Gangs of New York"!

Why are you suddenly going to great lengths to introduce an oriental movie?"

“Haha, this is because the movie ‘Elevator’ is so good.

I can't recommend it enough to everyone!"

"Uh? Ms. Cameron, I'm a reporter from Entertainment Weekly in Washington!
I have also heard of this movie "Elevator". It is just a low-budget horror movie from the entertainment desert of Eastern China!

Is it really as good as you praise it to be?"

"Suning, what do you think?" Cameron heard the reporter's question and did not answer directly. Instead, he looked at Suning with a sweet smile.

"I am Su Ning, the director of the film 'Elevator'.

Although this is just a low-budget movie, it is worth seeing!
Inherent ideas are not acceptable, you should also go out and take a look!
In the eyes of the Western world, the East is always mysterious and opaque. Why not go to the East and see the real situation?

So, let’s start with this Eastern Chinese horror film, “Elevator!”

Suning's speech was short, but his words were full of Oriental confidence, which was completely opposite to their impression of Chinese people.

In the eyes of these Westerners, Orientals have always been inferior and lack self-confidence. Whether it is the tone of voice or the movements, they try their best to imitate the habits of Westerners. This is also the reason why these Westerners look down on Orientals the most.

The truth is that Orientals have not learned the essence of Westerners' self-confidence. They just imitate their tone and expression. As a result, in the eyes of Westerners, they become squinting and pretentious.

The sudden emergence of Suning today is like a breath of fresh air that has struck their Western view of the East, making them realize that real Chinese people are so confident.

Confident men are always the most fascinating to women. Cameron Diaz on the side also looked at Suning like a "little fan girl". This moment was captured by a smart reporter and became the front page headline of the entertainment section of major newspapers around the world the next day.

Cameron walked out of the screening venue arranged by the Goya Awards with a look of shock on his face. He originally just wanted to apologize to Suning with his actions, but he didn't expect that "Elevator" was really excellent and was not inferior to contemporary American Hollywood horror movies.

"Suning, I really didn't expect this!

Your "Elevator" is such a classic! It almost scared me to death just now!" Cameron still felt a little scared when she thought of the various "self-harms" committed by the male protagonist in the elevator in the movie.

"Haha, it's my honor to receive praise from Miss Cameron!"

"Suning, it seems you don't consider me a friend!"

"Eh? Miss Cameron, what do you mean by that?"

"Suning, Cameron is just my last name!
If you really consider me a friend, you shouldn't call me Miss Cameron, but my name, Tiachi!"

"Haha, this is my negligence!

Tiachi, I apologize to you!"

Cameron was very happy to see Suning calling her name. Just as she was about to continue teasing Suning, they saw a large number of reporters rushing over.

Many reporters did not quite believe the initial news that Cameron Tiazzi would appear at the Goya Awards because Cameron Tiazzi was too big a star. However, the interview just now confirmed the accuracy of the news, so the international entertainment reporters in Madrid were all crazy.

"Ms. Cameron, what is your relationship with the Oriental man next to you?"

"Oh! I just told you that he is my confidant!"

"Ms. Cameron, according to many people's speculation, this Mr. Suning is your new boyfriend!
Is this news true?" The reporters were not convinced by Cameron's explanation.

Seeing that the reporters focused on the scandal between Cameron and Suning, the two felt very speechless, but the reality is so helpless, scandals always spread the fastest.

"Huh? Miss Cameron and I are really good friends!
Please don't misunderstand, friends from the media!" Suning explained with a helpless smile.

"Oh? Mr. Suning, did you know that Miss Cameron's boyfriend is Justin Timberlake?"

"Huh?" Suning was really confused by the reporter's question, because he had no idea who Justin Timberlake was.

Seeing Suning's confused face, the reporters below became even more excited. Fortunately, Cameron next to him took over the topic.

"I want to make it clear once again that Justin Timberlake is just a good friend of mine! He is not my boyfriend as this reporter said!"

"Ah? Miss Cameron?" The reporters wanted to continue pestering, but Cameron and Suning did not give them any chance and left directly after saying that.

With the departure of Cameron and Suning, the mediocre 17th Goya Awards became a sensation. Because they couldn't find the instigators Suning and Cameron, they all focused their attention on the movie "Elevator". Suddenly, the underdog "Elevator" became popular, and it was extremely popular.

The screenings of "Elevator" suddenly went from being deserted to being sold out, and the audiences who watched "Elevator" had mixed reviews about the film, but they all agreed that as a horror film, "Elevator" was up to standard.

The current effect was beyond Suning's expectations. He did not expect that his unintentional action would make "Elevator" a big hit. At the awards ceremony a month later, his "Elevator" won four major awards including Best Sound Effects, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay and Outstanding New Director.

At the same time, through the introduction of Cameron Tiachi, Suning met Edward, the film purchasing manager of Lionsgate Entertainment, and then discussed the sale of the distribution rights of "Elevator" in North America.

"Mr. Suning, I'm Edward, the film acquisition manager for Lionsgate Films in the United States!

This time, I asked Ms. Cameron to bring me here because I wanted to discuss the North American release of "Elevator" with Mr. Suning!

"Mr. Edward, nice to meet you!
How will Lionsgate Films purchase the distribution rights for Elevator?

"Mr. Suning, because you have no fame in North America!

Therefore, we at Lionsgate do not recommend you to adopt the profit-sharing method, and we at Lionsgate prefer to purchase directly! "

"Yeah! That's fine! So how much are you, Lionsgate, planning to pay?"

"$20 million!"

"What? You guys at Lionsgate think I'm a beggar?
This is too ridiculous!"

"Huh? Mr. Suning, 20 is not a low price!
You should know that Mr. Suning, you have no fame in North America at all!

And the filming of the movie "Elevator" seemed a bit immature, so we at Lionsgate Films still have to bear a lot of pressure!"

"Haha, I don't like putting pressure on others because of myself!
So, I don’t agree to this deal!”

"What? Mr. Suning, please calm down!
Our offer is really not low!"

"Mr. Edward, I, Suning, am not a beggar!
We don't need charity from Lionsgate!" Suning's attitude was very firm, and he was not prepared to continue the talks with Lionsgate.

Seeing Suning's firm attitude, Edward felt a little frustrated at this time. He also blamed himself for offering too low a price. Then he looked at Cameron Diaz, who had been silent beside him, with pleading eyes.

Although she hated Edward's arrogance, when she thought of Lionsgate behind Edward, Cameron Diaz smiled and helped to smooth things over.

"Suning, Edward's offer just now was indeed too low!
What is your psychological price?"

"The North American screening rights for 'Elevator' must cost at least $2 million, and the adaptation rights are $3 million!"

"What? This price is too high!" Even Cameron on the side was surprised when he heard Suning's offer, not to mention Edward.

“Haha, let’s not talk about the four Goya Awards that Elevator won!

The rumors about Miss Cameron and I are worth the price!"

"This"

Edward was a little confused at this time, because he and Lionsgate were attracted by the scandal between Suning and Cameron, and wanted to take advantage of this scandal to make a profit, and Lionsgate really valued the adaptation rights of "Elevator".

In the end, Edward nodded and agreed to Suning's offer, because he knew that this was because Suning had no fame. If Suning had a certain fame base, this price would definitely be impossible.

Suning knew that he was able to win so many awards and $5 million thanks entirely to Cameron Diaz. If she hadn't recommended him and inadvertently created a scandal with him, he might have returned empty-handed, so Suning was really grateful to Cameron.

"Tiaci, I can return with a full load this time!

Thank you so much! "

“Suning, I originally thought you would win the Best Director Award!
I didn't expect that a small outstanding new director would satisfy you!"

“Haha, this is just my first work!
But I know exactly how much I am worth!
If I were really awarded the Best Director award, I would probably be miserable!"

"Haha, I really didn't expect that!
Suning, you are so clear-headed!
I also specifically asked a film critic I am close to, although your "Elevator" is excellent, it is obvious that your directing skills are very immature!
There is still a lot of room for improvement!"

"Well! I am very sober!

After all, I am still a freshman and I still have a lot of time to grow!"

"Haha, then I look forward to your growth, Suning!"

"Tiyaci, welcome to travel to China!

I will definitely satisfy you!"

"Haha, ok!

I am also looking forward to your Oriental China!"

After saying goodbye to Cameron Diaz, Suning boarded the plane back to China with four grand prizes and $5 million, while the domestic media was completely blown away.

In fact, ever since the scandal between Su Ning and Cameron Diaz broke out, the domestic media that got the news have been reporting it crazily. After a month of fermentation, ordinary people in China soon began to associate singer Su Ning and director Su Ning together, and then really paid attention to Beijing Film Academy student Su Ning.

Chinese people have very high standards. In the past, Suning's songs were popular but he himself was not. It was not entirely because Suning was low-key, but more because Suning's appearance did not meet the audience's expectations, so they simply chose to ignore him.

However, the sudden scandal between Suning and Hollywood star Cameron Diaz forced them to take Suning seriously. However, after looking at Suning's photos, they still couldn't figure out what attracted Hollywood stars to Suning, and they all thought it was because of Suning's talent.

The domestic version of "Elevator", which was originally released in China on May 1st Labor Day, has once again aroused the desire of Chinese people to watch it. This made the cinema chains that were originally preparing to withdraw this low-budget horror movie from screenings not withdraw "Elevator" from screenings, but instead added it to the screening after receiving news from Suning and feedback from the cinemas.

"Elevator", which was not well received by the audience before, has been supported by a series of operations by Suning. Domestic audiences have unanimously changed their minds and said that it is the best film of the year. Even many senior media people have automatically spoken well of "Elevator".

After "Elevator" won four major awards at the Goya Awards in Madrid, Spain, including Best Dubbing, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Outstanding New Director, the country had already started to go crazy, and the way they expressed their madness was to go to the cinema again and again.

By the time "Elevator" was taken off the screen, its box office had exceeded the 03 million of its original film "Cell Phone", and continued to soar to a high of million yuan, becoming the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in .

Seventy-two million is a very high box office. You have to know that the ticket price for domestic movies in 03 was only twenty-five yuan. So when faced with such a result, every domestic entertainment person was stunned.

(End of this chapter)