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Chapter 270 Mother Now: Raising a Tyrant, "The Flu" Gets a Global Release Date

Peng Chen truly "hates" it.

His jealousy of Ikeno did not stem entirely from Ikeno's current achievements, but more from their shared experiences and the resentment he felt after Ikeno "relyed on her looks" to win over him since the Rise era.

Years later, he never expected that Ikeno would be able to stand up again "based on his looks".

Don't tell me how outstanding your personal abilities are, Chi Ye. If it weren't for your face, would Jin Xia have even fallen for you? Without Jin Xia, would you be where you are today?
Now, he discovered that not only this summer, but Ling Han, the little princess of the Beijing circle, had also become a die-hard fan of Chi Ye. He... he really wanted to improve himself. He didn't want to spend his whole life with Old Baby, and he didn't want to take care of Old Baby in his old age and see him off when he died.

Ikeno repeatedly "snatched" his opportunities, and Lao Peng felt he had to do something.

What should we do?

It all started with the failure of "Influenza".

……

2 month 2 number.

On the eve of the Cannes Film Festival.

Inside the official hotel, representatives from film distributors around the world, as well as film studios, celebrities, and other prominent figures from various regions and countries, gathered together.

Among them, Ikeno is actually not very noticeable, because this is not even a Southeast Asian film festival, but a global one.

Globally, Ikeno's current fame and status are clearly not even comparable to the post-00s pop diva from "Singer," especially in the film industry where status is highly valued.

Of course, it's not just him. These people from the Chinese entertainment industry aren't considered "protagonists" here, especially with the recent generational shifts. Many new faces don't have much of a network or resources in Cannes and are just there to ride the wave and be runners-up.

—Teacher Zhang is an exception.

Teacher Zhang has always had a good relationship with the Northwest entertainment circle, and she herself has always taken an "international route" that is rare in the Chinese entertainment industry. "International Zhang, International Zhang" is probably mostly teased and ridiculed by everyone.

But when you actually get to this occasion, you realize that the "international" in Zhang Ziyi's name, no matter how much you boast about it, is more valuable than the "international" in other people's names.

Therefore, while the Chinese entertainment industry as a whole was "coldly received" at Cannes, Ms. Zhang was as natural as ever, handling herself with ease in front of bigwigs from various countries and regions, which made many people envious and gave them a deeper understanding of Ms. Zhang's influence "on the international stage".

It's believed that after Cannes, Mr. Zhang's status and position in the Chinese entertainment industry will rise to another level.

"I heard that two of your works were selected this year, and the lead actor in the other one is very popular in your country. What do you think of that?"

In the banquet hall.

A manager of a European cinema chain clinked glasses with Professor Zhang and suddenly brought up the book "Flu".

Teacher Zhang paused for a moment before laughing: "It's alright. The lead actor in that movie is a very young actor... This is his first time working on a big-budget production with an investment of over 200 million."

“Someone contacted me yesterday; they seemed to want to promote their own movie.”

The blond, blue-eyed manager shook his head: "But I've never heard of him."

"...He sings very well; 'Blue and White Porcelain' and 'Full Power' are both his works."

Teacher Zhang tried her best to translate it into English.

"He's also a singer?"

Another copyright holder looked around in surprise: "Look, another singer is trying to jump into the acting world. Oh, I have to say, I'm really fed up with artists who can't stay in their own field and have to straddle two boats!"

"I've occasionally heard of 'Blue and White Porcelain,' but isn't 'Full Power' just a catchy song from short videos? It seems we need to reject this singer?"

"..."

Teacher Zhang felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.

To be fair, she personally would like to recommend domestic actors and artists in this kind of setting, because no matter what... we are all in the same circle and from the same country.

But from a personal perspective, she couldn't really help Ikeno...

Well, after the last Golden Eagle Awards, Chi Ye offended not only the Beijing circle and the Northwest circle, but also several other circles. Although their conflicts with him were not significant, after experiencing Chi Ye's various "antics," they obviously did not have a good impression of him.

So when she heard a familiar theater owner asking her about Chi Ye, she subconsciously hesitated, wanting to speak up for him but restraining herself.

Now it's all good, there's no need to worry about it anymore, because apart from Southeast Asian theaters and copyright holders, it seems that no one else overseas is interested in "Flu".

Indeed, this is true. For so long, no Chinese film has been able to sell well overseas. This has been the case for decades. How could just any film convince overseas distributors?
In the film industry's hierarchy of contempt, the Chinese entertainment industry has always been at the "bottom" internationally.

"Do you have any ideas?"

Another corner of the hotel.

Sheng Ning looked at Chi Ye, her phoenix eyes calm and still, but the faint sense of dejection in her expression still revealed her current state of mind and fatigue.

During this period, taking advantage of the gathering of distributors and copyright holders from major cinema chains around the world, the creators of "Flu" tried to make many moves, but without exception, almost no film distributors from any region or country showed any interest in Chinese industrial films.

The phrase "Chinese industrial film" itself is somewhat abstract in their view.

I don't understand at all why the creators of "Flu" thought they would be interested in this movie.

Sheng Ning witnessed almost the entire process, so her initial hope gradually sank to rock bottom over the past few days, leaving her with an indescribable sense of unease.

Is this really the end for us?
Chino looked up and noticed the weariness in her sharp eyes. After thinking for a moment, she said, "They haven't even seen the movie."

"...Are you really that confident that 'Flu' will be a hit at Cannes?"

After comparing the two, Ikeno felt that Ikeno's current fame and popularity were no less than those of the contestant "Train to Busan" from another world, and even more so in terms of influence in Southeast Asia.

"Flu" is another co-production between Taiwan and Hong Kong.

and so…

"I think so."

Sheng Ning stared at him for a long time: "We're going to spend Chinese New Year together this year."

Chiye was stunned.

Sheng Ning turned her head, her phoenix eyes looking at the brightly lit banquet hall in the distance, her voice steady but slightly hoarse: "Have you ever blamed me?"

Ikeno blinked: "Are you... alright?"

Sheng Ning turned back and looked at Chi Ye: "I've never helped you with anything before, so consider this a way of 'paying back the debt'."

Chiye was silent.

……

Domestically, in Shanghai.

Inside the current villa.

"I don't care, I don't care! Mr. Chi's movie is going to be released during the Spring Festival. Someone is deliberately targeting him. There's nothing wrong with the movie content. The script was approved before we could film it. This is deliberate targeting!"

This summer, she yelled at her mother in a spoiled tone, "If you don't help him, I... I won't eat."

Her mother glanced at her sideways a few times and said, "Then you'd better never eat it."

Seeing that it wasn't working, Jin Xia rolled her eyes and pouted, "Mommy... Auntie and I also invested in this movie. If it goes bankrupt, I'll lose a lot of money. You can't just stand by and watch it die!" Jin's mother shook her head, "Losing money is your money, what does it have to do with me?"

"..." Jin Xia was silent for two seconds, then suddenly called upstairs, "Grandpa, Grandpa..."

"Stop shouting. The old man went to Hebei Province for vacation a couple of days ago. No one will hear you even if you shout your lungs out."

This summer, she gritted her teeth, stared at her mother, and suddenly said, "I'm with Teacher Chi."

The mother was taken aback.

"I...I...I'm pregnant."

Jin's mother's face twitched as she realized what she was saying, and she asked incredulously, "What? You...are pregnant?"

The Empress Dowager lowered her head guiltily and stammered, "I guess she's pregnant."

Upon hearing this, Jin Xia's mother was immediately speechless: "What do you mean by 'consider it'? Jin Xia, have you gone mad? Do you know what you're saying? If your father finds out about this, will you and Chi Ye have a good ending?"

"...Mommy, let me explain."

The old lady realized she had gone a bit too far and stammered, "I... I looked it up online, and people say that pregnancy causes vomiting. I had an upset stomach yesterday and vomited several times... Does that mean I'm pregnant?"

Her mother looked at her and said, "It's acute gastroenteritis."

This summer: "...Anyway...anyway, I can get pregnant anytime I want. If you guys push me too far, I'll come back next time with a huge belly!"

"you……"

Jin's mother's temples began to throb, and she felt inexplicably choked up. Pointing at Jin Xia, she said, "You really think you're all grown up now. Do you believe I'll lock you up at home for a year and not let you go out!"

"Ms. Zeng, what you're saying isn't right. Are you going to break the law? As a family member of D, are you going to 'detain' me?"

This summer, sensing something was wrong, she quickly stood up and ran to the door: "I'm telling you, if you dare to do this, I'll never come back."

"...This summer, you'd better know what's good for you. Your dad can't handle this kind of thing right now; it's too much of a problem. Your grandfather's health is deteriorating year by year, and this whole family is counting on your dad. And you're doing this for your own little thing..."

“It’s not ‘that kind of thing.’ Teacher Chi is the child’s father, so it’s a family matter.”

The old lady corrected her mother's misuse of words, and then saw that Ms. Zeng had already stood up and walked into the kitchen. She was so frightened that she trembled and ran out the door without looking back: "I'm leaving first. I'll give you three days. If you can't resolve this, you will... lose your most beautiful and lovely baby daughter!"

"This summer, you stay right there, and you're not allowed to go anywhere!"

Upon hearing this, Jin's mother felt a wave of dizziness. Her dignified demeanor was completely abandoned, and she prepared to let Jin Xia relive her "childhood memories".

The little drama queen didn't stop moving at all, her movements nimble: "I'm going to Cannes, you should reflect on your actions."

"I've been reflecting... I've been reflecting on how I've raised my daughter for so many years, and all I've produced is such a troublesome thing like you! You stop right there! I've really spoiled you rotten. Listen to what you just said..."

Ms. Zeng chased after her in a huff, but due to her status, her so-called "hurriedness" only meant walking a little faster. By the time she reached the door, her daughter was already gone.

"Ugh... I'm so angry! That little bastard... really... really... who did she take after to have this personality?!"

Ms. Zeng stood with her hands on her hips, panting, both annoyed and bewildered. She felt that Jin Xia might not be her biological daughter, as her personality was completely unlike her own.

Ok…

She's spoiled him rotten. People used to say that doting mothers spoil their children, and she used to scoff at the idea. But now she realizes that Jin Xia's personality is something she created herself.

“Uh… Sister Zeng, don’t be angry. Xiaxia actually knows what’s important. Before she went home, she tried to contact many uncles and aunts who have a good relationship with the family… but no one played along with her nonsense. She really had no other choice but to go home.”

Beside her, Sister Mi, who hadn't spoken or left with Jin Xia, paused for a moment. Only after seeing that Jin's mother wasn't really angry did she speak weakly.

Ms. Zeng glanced at her, sighed, and then laughed: "It's good that I didn't go along with her nonsense... This child was like a child when she was young. I thought that playing around in the entertainment industry would make her more mature, but I didn't expect that she would still be like a child now."

"She's been spoiled by her family and always causes you trouble, honey."

"No, no, what are you saying? I've always considered Xiaxia my own sister. She's actually a very nice person..."

Honey hurriedly waved her hand, flattered and overwhelmed.

"Hey."

Ms. Zeng sighed again, her beautiful face showing a moment of contemplation before she suddenly asked, "How does Chi Ye usually treat Xia Xia?"

She paused, then added, "Have you ever complained about Xiaxia's personality?"

Honey was taken aback, her heart racing instantly. After thinking carefully for a moment, she said, "Chi Ye never looked down on her... He's been very good to Xia Xia..."

Ms. Zeng stared at her for a long time. Sister Mi's forehead was sweating, and she lowered her head, not daring to look directly into the other person's eyes.

"..."

Ms. Zeng looked away and stopped talking about the topic, instead pondering, "Ah... could you tell me about his movie?"

Honey Sister suddenly raised her head and looked at Mother Jin in surprise.

The mother shook her head and smiled, her tone indulgent: "This girl is in such a hurry this time, it makes me, as her mother... feel so bad."

Honey was speechless for a moment.

At that moment, she seemed to finally understand why she had developed this personality this summer…

Yes, Ms. Zeng has a strong sense of self-awareness; it's definitely because she spoiled her.

"No one else needs to get involved in such a small matter... it's not a good thing to do anyway. You go first, I'll listen. If the content is really bad, then it absolutely cannot be violated."

Honey asked instinctively, "What if...it's really intentional targeting?"

"Then no one can stop his review."

Honey felt a sudden chill run down her spine.

Is Sister Zeng... a little angry? Hmm, it seems Xiaxia really understands her mother; this fuss actually worked.

……

The next day.

Ten o'clock in the morning.

The Cannes Film Festival was officially held in the gardens of the Grand Cannes Hotel.

The global film industry is paying close attention, and news about it is also flying around in China.

On that day, Chi Ye and Sheng Ning, along with Shang Jie who came specifically to join in the fun, and the main cast and crew of "Flu," dressed up for the red carpet event at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

What time is our movie premiering?

"11:."

"This is the prime time slot! Wow, that's amazing!"

(End of this chapter)