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Chapter 443 Quentin (Sorry it's a bit late today!)
How could Liu Jin not know what Third Master and Chairman Ren were thinking?

Don't they have connections in Hollywood?
How can it be!

China Film Group and Magic Film Group are the two major state-owned giants in the future Chinese film market. I wonder how many Hollywood companies would like to collaborate with them.

The problem is that, whether it's China Film Group or Magic Film Group, they can only ever hover on the edge.

This is no longer the 1980s or 90s; the honeymoon relationship between Chinese Americans and Americans has long since ended, replaced by testing and mutual distrust.

The Americans are unlikely to allow the Chinese, or rather the Chinese government, to easily seize Hollywood.

That's an important tool for them to export their ideology.

Chinese?
Even America's dogs must follow America's rules.

Of course, having Sony as a tool makes it somewhat easier for Xiao Rizi to reverse-engineer her business with America.

But in China, it's absolutely impossible!
Liu Jin was able to get in because he was a writer.

He has no official background and has always lived in France.

He has the support of victims of Blumenthal's faction, and many consider him one of their own.

Moreover, according to the investigation of the American people, apart from his hostility towards the small world and South Korea, Liu Jin was still willing to get close to the whole Western world... The reason for this conclusion is also a result of the times.

Liu Jinze's generation, most of whom held goodwill toward the United States and the West.

It wasn't just because of the era they lived in, when the River Elegy movement arose, but also because of the broader environment.

Although things may change later, during this period, Liu Jin's generation was considered trustworthy by the American people.

This creates the impression that Liu Jin can do whatever he wants in Hollywood.

actually not.

Why don't you let Liu Jin write an anti-Semitic work?
I'll crush you in a heartbeat!
Of course, Liu Jin had no intention of courting death. He had a slight inclination towards it deep down, but he would never reveal it.

……

Liu Jin can help China Film Group and Magic Film Group connect in Hollywood; whether it works out or not depends on them.

But he had to accept this favor.

The group's lively conversation attracted the attention of many people.

The Imperial Advisor and Jiang Wen have arrived.

A little while later, Steel Cannon also arrived.

After finding out who Liu Jin was, Director Chen pondered for a moment and then came over.

This also made Liu Jin's side the focus of attention.

Seeing this, Liu Jin dared not linger any longer.

He apologized, then exchanged a few words with Spielberg and others before hurriedly leaving the launch event.

He didn't want to steal the show.

Moreover, he also knew what kind of people were in this circle in China.

Back home, he quickly packed his things, then drove off in his Paladin.

If I don't go away and hide for a few days, I reckon it will be hard to find peace and quiet.

Where to go?

After thinking for a moment, Liu Jin drove straight to Jinling.

He wanted to see his old friends from his past life.

But when he arrived in Jinling, he hesitated again.

How can he go to see them?

In what capacity should we meet?
What excuse should I use to see him?

So we stayed at a hotel in Houzaimen for two days.

From afar, I spotted an old man from Taiwan wandering through the Houzaimen market.

Liu Jin also found an opportunity to have a meal with the old man.

Of course, everyone ate their own food, and he didn't go up to talk to them.

Afterwards, I had a meal with my nephew in Nanjing.

His nephew was only a year younger than him, but he was of a higher generation and thus became an elder.

There wasn't much to talk about, so after the meal, Liu Jin said goodbye and drove back to his hometown.

Then I spent another day in my hometown before hurriedly returning to Shanghai.

By this time, the discussions sparked by the launch event had gradually subsided.

Han Shanping and the others knew that Liu Jin did not want to show his face in public, so they deliberately concealed Liu Jin's identity.

However, many people in the industry remember what he looks like.

Liu Jin didn't care. He changed cars and the dog sneaked into the Chedun Film and Television Base.

The management of the crew of "Life Is Beautiful" is very strict.

To avoid harassment from paparazzi, Sofia didn't even use the name "Life Is Beautiful".

They were just a group of foreigners, and they were really too conspicuous.

Fortunately, the Shanghai government paid close attention to ensure the smooth filming of the production.

Security personnel from the film and television base are stationed outside to maintain order, and the base fully cooperates with any needs the film crew may have.

After all, this film is of paramount importance to Shanghai.

Putting everything else aside, it's all about the dialects of Shanghai!
……

Before arriving at the film set, Liu Jin called Sophia.

So when he arrived, Sofia's assistant was waiting outside, and she was accompanied by a man with a rather peculiar appearance.

"Director Tarantino?"

Liu Jin got out of the car and greeted the guy who looked rather abstract.

The assistant should then come over and hand him a pass.

Amos, where have you been?

I was planning to ask you and Jiang to have a drink together, but that guy ran away and you disappeared too. It's so boring.

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Quentin, what brings you here?

"Can't I come to see my girlfriend?"

This guy with the abstract appearance smiled and went up to hug Liu Jin.

The assistant spoke to the security guards outside and then led the two people into the film set.

Quentin Tarantino is the guy who created Kill Bill.

He met Sofia at a party at the end of last year... Well, people in the arts are probably all a bit neurotic. Sofia is about a 6 or 7 out of 10 in looks, not bad, and she has a great figure.

He actually took a liking to Quentin Tarantino...

Anyway, Liu Jin couldn't quite figure it out.

Sofia was born in 71 and is now in her thirties. Her marriage seems less than ideal.

In 99, she married American director Spike Jones.

Yes, Liu Jin and Spike Jones know each other.

This guy won the Jury Prize at the 02 Berlin Film Festival for his film "Adaptation".

In 02, Liu Jin met Heidi Klum at the Berlin Film Festival.

However, Sofia and Spike divorced at the end of 02.

Three months later, Liu Jin met Sofia in Vienna… In short, sometimes you have to admit that this circle is really too small. Fortunately, Liu Jin has always kept himself clean and hasn't created a circle of friends like Zhou Xun's.

However, the entertainment industry...

Even if you're lonely and feeling empty, you don't need to go looking for Quentin.

Yes, this guy is very talented.

It can grow to be...

In Liu Jin's memory, Kun was even more abstract than Jack Ma.

Perhaps, this is love!
Quentin and Jiang Wen have a good relationship.

As Jiang Wen's compatriot, Quentin also had an innate affinity for Liu Jin.

So their relationship... was just so-so!
But on the surface, it is still very profound.

"Your new movie is out?"

Liu Jin and Quentin walked side by side, chatting as they went.

"The premiere is on April 16th, and I have to go back the day after tomorrow."

"Do you want to come with me? You said you'd attend my premiere!"

"Do you think I can just walk away? I'm a producer..."

Liu Jin didn't want to dwell on the issue, so he countered with, "So, are you confident?"

"confidence?"

"It's even more NewBee than Kill Bill Vol. 1!"

"Ha, then without a doubt, it will definitely be even more NewBee!"

After saying that, the two of them couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Quentin Tarantino's new work is the sequel to the famous Kill Bill, "Kill Bill 2".

……

The film crew was bustling with activity.

For Hollywood, a $60 million investment is just a B-movie.

But for China, it is an unimaginably large project.

The Hollywood crew had about a hundred people, while the Magic Film crew had more than three hundred staff members.

The total number of people in the crew was nearly five hundred.

To be honest, it was a bit of a struggle for Sofia.

Fortunately, with Spielberg's help, she quickly took control of the situation.

Quentin's arrival was a huge help to her. Within just a few days, she was able to take control of the crew. While she wasn't quite a master of command yet, nothing went wrong. The staff on the other side of the film crew were also fully cooperative.

As for the actors?

We need quite a few extras.

But this is Shanghai, so finding a hundred or so foreigners to be extras isn't difficult.

The extras on the Chinese side are mostly students and faculty members of the Magic Theatre, and can be considered elite troops.

Even some veteran actors from the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center were present.

Liu Jin also saw the Plum Pavilion...

Liu Jin was not surprised by her appearance.

In 1998, she co-starred with Leslie Cheung in "Red Lovers".

However, in this play, Mei Ting could only play an ordinary role.

She's a Huabiao Award-winning actress!

To play a small role?

It can only be said that Hollywood's filters are too strong, making Chinese actors flock to it.

"Amos, where have you been these past few days? You're the producer!"

"Brian, don't get agitated. I've got something on my mind. Besides, with you and Steven here, what do I have to worry about?"

"Ha, don't mention Steven to me. Except for the first two days, that old guy was just like you, disappearing all the time... You tricked me into coming here, but you all ran away. That's too much! You have to make it up to me."

"Haha, no problem, how about a couple of drinks tonight?"

"That's wonderful!"

Brian Glazer is 53 years old, slightly thin, and has a striking afro.

How is the filming going?

"We're proceeding step by step, and everything is under control."

Sofia struggled a bit at first, but she's gotten used to it.

"Don't be in a hurry, take your time."

The three of them talked as they approached Sophia.

They didn't speak, they just watched quietly.

The scene depicts Leslie Cheung pursuing Juliet.

Sofia was clearly satisfied; a slight smile played on her lips.

"Pass, Leslie, Juliet, take a half-hour break."

Sophia called out with a smile, then stood up, turned around, hugged Liu Jin, and said, "Amos, did you have fun?"

"Haha, I'm not going there for fun, I really have something to do."

"You're shameless! You ran off without a word and left us here."

"It's my fault, I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"

"I've been waiting for your words!"

Sofia picked up the microphone and said loudly, "Tonight's dinner will be paid for by our producer. Everyone, be quick about it, don't let him find a chance to run away."

Cheers erupted on set.

At this moment, Leslie Cheung and Juliet also came over, and the two of them smiled and stepped forward to give Lau Chun a tight hug.

……

(End of this chapter)