Abstract Art Award Winner

A pretty, gentle, and lovely girl is well-liked everywhere; if she is also exceptionally capable, that's an even bigger plus.

Tian Xiwei is a case in point.

Throughout the event, although she didn't say much, she tried her best to smooth things over. Although she had heard about the competition between the two, she felt that they weren't really on the same track.

Zhao Liying is indeed stronger in film and television, but in the fashion world, Yang Mi is still the better choice.

However, she was unaware of more details about the two of them, so her efforts were destined to be in vain, but that did not affect her feelings for them.

This continued until after the dinner ended, when both of them took the initiative to add Tian Xiwei on WeChat.

They also said that I could contact them if I needed any help in the future.

In this public setting, the two did not say anything to each other; at most, they simply did not exchange any words.

It wasn't until they returned to the hotel that Tian Xiwei finally asked about what had happened.

"This is a long story. First of all, we have to say that both sides have very good public relations, but if we have to compare them, then Sister Zhao's public relations is more powerful."

Furthermore, their initial conflict probably occurred a few years ago. I remember that Zhao Liying was often mistaken for Yang Mi when she went out for events, including online. So Zhao Liying posted a Weibo saying that people shouldn't mistake her for Yang Mi, and then said that not everyone who acted in "Palace" is like Yang Mi.

Then, going back to the source of this matter, it's Yu Zheng. You should know what kind of person Yu Zheng is, after all, you two had worked together before. Wasn't it him who helped you film "Story of Yanxi Palace"?

So they hyped things up quite a bit back then. Just because of the claim that they looked alike, Zhao Liying was relentlessly attacked and scolded by Yang Mi's fans for a long time, and was even forced to delete her Weibo posts.

Then, I forget which year it was, at the Tencent Video All Star Awards, the organizers arranged Yang Mi and Zhao Liying in the same row. Zhao Liying greeted Yang Mi, but Yang Mi just glanced at her and ignored her.

And given their usual competitive relationship, these two people don't interact much, but people always end up comparing them.

Tian Xi sighed as she listened, feeling that it was very troublesome.

She usually doesn't want to think about all this backstabbing and infighting. Why can't everyone just be happy? Why do they have to fight each other?
If there is a real need for competition, then everyone should rely on their own abilities, just like in their own studios. Although Zhou Ye and Yu Shuxin's main focus is on movies, they may consider expanding into television dramas as a whole.

But Sister Meng's main focus now is TV dramas. Logically speaking, since everyone is in TV dramas, Sister Meng and I are in competition. However, we usually have a very good relationship.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that they both work in TV dramas, their career paths are indeed different. Sister Zhao's main focus is on clear-headed female leads, and you could say that she has already paved the way for female leads."

However, Yang Mi's fame stems from her past with Jaywalk Studio, and also from her early career as a child star who starred in serious dramas and produced many excellent works.

And now she's quite keen on playing roles similar to fox spirits, after all, her looks and figure are undeniably top-notch. Whether she's had any work done or not, just looking at her, I think she's got quite a figure.

Zhou Le continued his analysis.

"Brother Le, if that's the case, which of Sister Mi's works is your favorite?"

Zhou Le thought for a moment, then said decisively, "It has to be 'Far Away'."

Tian Xiwei looked completely confused when she heard the name; she had no idea about the reference.

"To put it bluntly, how many of those who watch Honey Sister are actually watching for her acting skills? But when it comes to showing off her figure, you still have to watch Far Cry."

Tian Xiwei quickly searched for the pictures on her phone and realized that Zhou Le was right.

Because TikTok extracts what people like and then has another user post it.

Even if the platform files a lawsuit, they will naturally send in senior technicians to handle the situation.

However, Zhou Le lacked martial ethics.

Back at the hotel, Tian Xiwei naturally sneaked over as well.

Although she had already come yesterday, it had been so long since they last met, and everyone was busy, so they had fewer opportunities to contact each other than before. Therefore, she decided to muster up her courage and give it a try.

After all, the accommodation provided by the organizers was quite luxurious.

"Alright, let's not think about that anymore. Instead of thinking about this, let's think about how to promote it later. I don't think we'll be able to get out by then. If you can, you can come to my place."

"Okay, let's promote it together then, but you can decide how to do it, Brother Le."

"As for me, I'm too lazy to care about these things. As long as the quality of the final product is acceptable, that's fine. Although Teacher Lin Shufen is a well-known screenwriter who has produced hit shows, her work has been declining year by year in recent years. Although she has big IPs like Three Lives Three Worlds, it's always just a little bit lacking."

"Yes, there's no way around it. If you want the atmosphere of Jiangnan in the rain, you have to give up some things. After all, the style of female-oriented novels is different from that of male-oriented novels. Male-oriented novels may focus more on enjoyment, while female-oriented novels focus more on emotional engagement."

They chatted and worked on their business at the same time until after 2 a.m. before finally going to sleep.

However, Zhou Le had specifically asked for leave to come this time, and the holiday was only two days long, because Zhang Yi knew that the Golden Eagle Awards would be held on the afternoon of the two days.

The reason for only giving him two days was to prevent Zhou Le from having too much fun outside and forgetting about the show. In fact, it would be fine if Zhou Le could go back on the third day, even if it was already evening when he got back.

Who told him to truly value Zhou Le?
Many rules are set for ordinary people. People like Zhou Le only need to follow the general rules, as long as everyone can save face.

On the morning of her departure, Tian Xi looked at Zhou Le with lingering reluctance.

“Brother Le, I don’t want you to go back. I still miss the time when we filmed Love and Redemption together. We filmed together every day, went to and from get off work together, discussed the plot together, went over the script together, and practiced the action together.”

Tian Xiwei looked very nostalgic when she said this.

After all, she knew that Zhou Le was filming for Zhang Yimou. Besides the veteran actors, she also knew Liu Haojian and others, but most importantly, Zhou Ye was also there, and the two of them were playing husband and wife in the play.

So, Zhou Le and Zhou Ye have already played a married couple twice, while I have only worked with Brother Le once, and played a screen couple only once, and it was a tragic love story.

"Brother Le, how much longer until your flight?"

"There are still more than four hours left."

"Four hours or so, that should be enough. How about we do it again, Brother Le? Let's make it as quick as possible this time."

"Are you alright? Don't let it get to the airport."

"I must do it!"

So Zhou Le had no choice but to stay a while longer, while Xiao Tian did everything she could to please herself and satisfy Zhou Le at the same time.

"Alright, now I'm really leaving."

Zhou Le dressed and packed his things as he went; he had already packed everything the night before. "Okay, let's go. My flight is going to be delayed a bit. I'll lie down for a while before I leave. If we need to do any publicity later, we can come over."

And so, Zhou Le flew back to Taiyuan, and then took a car to Datong.

There's still a part of the filming to go here; after we finish shooting here, we'll move on to another location.

During this period, besides filming and chatting with the director every day, and sometimes playing a game with Zhou Ye, Zhou Le was also busy with his own project.

By now, almost all the money invested in the film has been distributed. Zhou Le has set aside a portion of the funds and placed them in the company account to pay employee salaries and handle any unforeseen emergencies.
Another portion was used for investment, such as Guo Fan's "The Wandering Earth 2", October Media's "The Three-Body Problem", Jiaozi's investment in "Ne Zha 2", and his subsequent investment in "Love and Redemption".

He also visited a game company in Hangzhou, and they sent him a demo. He felt that the project was indeed very promising.

Although the other party's requirement for accepting funds was that they could only invest money, and that profits would be distributed according to the game's sales after it was completed, and that they could not interfere with the game's progress, Zhou Le felt that this requirement was very reasonable.

Since I don't understand games, interfering rashly will only make things worse.

They asked for a total of 200 million here, and they will raise the remaining 100 million themselves, while also attracting some funds from other places.

Zhou Le also gave it.

Besides these, Wang Sicong, Deng Chao, and Stanley Ho's son He Youjun also have some investment projects, and Zhou Le has also spent some money to invest in them.

Whether it will make money or not is another matter. The main thing is that they've come to me, so it would be unreasonable not to invest. Moreover, for someone like them to approach me for investment is actually a form of recognition.

Wang Sicong came directly to Datong to discuss the project with Zhou Le, because Zhou Le was busy filming and couldn't leave, so Wang Sicong simply came over.

Before they even started discussing business after meeting that day, Wang Sicong handed Zhou Le a bag.

"What is this? It looks quite grand."

Wang Sicong smiled and said, "We've met a few times already, and I've noticed that you've never had a watch or anything. But at your level, it's honestly a bit inappropriate not to wear a watch. When you go out to talk business, whether it's to check the time or to show off, you should at least have one."

"So there's a watch inside?"

"Hmm, I don't know if you'll like it."

"Shall I take a look?"

"Take a look. If you don't like it, we can change it."

Zhou Le then took the box out of the bag, which had the English name Richard Mille written on it.

Zhou Le knew this brand; its overall level was even higher than Patek Philippe.

When Zhou Le took the watch out of the box, the henchman next to Wang Sicong immediately explained, "Wow, it's actually the RM056 King of Watches! If I'm not mistaken, this should be the high-end version, which costs seventeen million."

As soon as the other person finished speaking, Wang Sicong glanced at him and said, "Do you know what you look like right now? You look like the lackey of the villain in those novels."

Now that you put it that way, I sound like the villain about to get a slap in the face. It's just a watch; it's what it is. Why do I need to consider its value when giving it as a gift?"

After Wang Sicong finished speaking, his younger brother immediately fell silent.

Zhou Le didn't know if the two were putting on an act, but since they had said so, it meant that the watch was definitely worth seventeen million, and at least more.

Since they've already gone this far, Zhou Le felt he had nothing more to say. It was a matter of sincerity for sincerity, loyalty for loyalty.

So he also took out some money and invested it in Wang Sicong's cultural tourism projects.

"Don't worry, brother. Consider this money as me asking you to help me attract investment. If the investment I bring in through you makes money, we'll make it together. If it loses money, I'll find other ways to help you earn it back."

If someone else had said this, Zhou Le might have had to think about it, but he wouldn't hesitate when Wang Sicong said it. Regardless of Wang Sicong's reputation online, as far as he knew, Boss Wang was a very loyal and righteous person.

Therefore, all things considered, there are many places where money needs to be spent.

In short, after going around in circles, Zhou Le's original billion-plus was reduced to only tens of millions.

"Sigh, it's true that making money is easy, but spending it is even easier. I could never have spent this much money in the past, just by eating, drinking and having fun every day. But if I were to invest it, it would only take a few meals."

Zhou Le kept sighing, his face showing exhaustion.

This state of mind was also noticed by Zhang Yimou.

"What's wrong? You look like you have kidney deficiency these past few days?"

Zhou Le looked up at Zhang Yimou: "Sigh, don't say anymore. Didn't you make some money before? You've spent it all these past few days. I feel so tired."

"You spent it all?"

"I didn't spend it all; I still have a small amount left."

"That's alright. You should always keep some money on hand. Never leave yourself without a way out. Sometimes spending money can actually help you feel happy."

But how much did you spend?

"Well, there are about ten of them."

"What's so great about spending tens of thousands? For you, earning tens of thousands is just a blink of an eye. I thought you spent hundreds or thousands."

"No, Director Zhang, I meant it cost over a billion."

Zhang Yimou: "."

"Brilliant."

"You're really amazing. Even if you gave me a billion or so, I wouldn't be willing to spend it like that."

Zhou Le knew that Zhang Yi was just keeping a low profile, but his actual net worth was definitely much higher than his own.

The ones that can be calculated alone amount to four or five billion.

There must be other things behind this that can't be accounted for.

"Sigh, I've made up my mind. After this job, I'm really going to quit. I'll never invest again. I could live off the interest in the bank for several lifetimes and still not spend all this money. Why invest it and have to worry every day about not getting my principal back?" (End of Chapter)