The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 208 Guess how much her earrings cost?
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In a fit of anger, Dilraba picked up the boxing gloves next to her and smashed them for a long time in a fit of rage.

After a while, perhaps because she was exhausted, Reba gradually calmed down.

"wrong!"

At that moment, Reba suddenly realized something, and her gaze, as sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on Xin Yukun.

"Brother Kun, was it you who gave Sister Cha this idea?"

"No need to look around, I know it must be you!"

How could Gao Yuanyuan, with her dull and simple-minded appearance, possibly go bankrupt and spend 1800 million pounds to buy a Monet painting of "Water Lilies" as a gift for Lu Zhiyuan?

Even if Gao Yuanyuan agrees, her family would never agree.

It must be Xin Yukun who's behind this.

"Yes, it's me."

Xin Yukun raised his chin and arrogantly admitted it.

Upon hearing this, Dilraba immediately exploded, jumping up and shouting, "Brother Kun, you traitor, I'm going to strangle you!"

Xin Yukun wasn't stupid; he immediately hid.

Reba couldn't handle Xin Yukun by herself, so she shouted at Zhang Tianai, "Sister Xiao Ai, what are you standing there for? Come and help!"

Zhang Tianai pulled Reba back, trying to calm her down: "Reba, calm down first. Let's hear what Kun-ge has to say. If he can't come up with a coherent explanation, I'll call Nazha back too, and the three of us will strangle him together!"

"Row!"

Dilraba glanced at Zhang Tianai and decided to give her best friend some face: "I'll give him a chance to leave his last words."

As they were talking, Reba went to lock the door from the inside.

To prevent Xin Yukun from escaping.

"Reba, you should learn from Xiao Ai in this respect. You're such a grown-up, yet you still act so impulsively."

"Look at me, your brother. I always like to plan ahead. I never fight a battle unprepared."

"In this respect, I'm exactly the same as your robot brother."

Seeing that Reba had calmed down, Xin Yukun sat back down on the sofa and gestured for Zhang Tianai to pour him another cup of hot tea.

"Brother Kun, you'd better come up with a good excuse, or you're dead meat."

Zhang Tianai also glared coldly at Xin Yukun, then went to pour him tea.

"Thanks."

Sipping his hot tea, Xin Yukun pursed his lips and said leisurely, "Have you seen any promotions for the movie 'Love in the Buff' lately?"

This film is another collaboration between Yang Mi and the Hong Kong film industry.

To attract viewers, the director deliberately dressed Yang Mi in slightly revealing clothing, similar to her character in "Mysterious Island".

To put it bluntly, in the eyes of Hong Kong directors, Yang Mi is essentially a slightly more famous young model who uses her body to attract audiences in movies.

As for acting?

Do not make jokes.

"So what if I saw it?"

Reba's impression of Xin Yukun had deteriorated to the extreme.

She felt that Xin Yukun was her number one enemy.

She thought Xin Yukun was going to bring up Yang Mi again, so she said irritably, "It's all about love and romance, it's impossible for it to have a high box office."

"As for artistic achievement... haha, this kind of movie is simply impossible."

Dilraba completely disapproves of this kind of low-budget urban film.

Most importantly, Yang Mi plays the second female lead in this movie.

Even in low-budget films like this, Yang Mi can't get a lead role, yet she dares to be picky and haggle over prices when she's on my side?
Su Lun has already cast Yang Mi in a movie called "How Long Will I Love U". Although the movie wasn't a huge hit, it still grossed over 1.5 million yuan, which is quite good.

What else does Yang Mi want?

Is this still not satisfactory?
It is simply contrary to Tiangang!

After Yang Mi was rejected by Lu Zhiyuan, Dilraba still tried to win her over, telling her that although she couldn't get a role in Lu Zhiyuan's Hollywood blockbuster.

However, they have other resources.

They've already taken care of director Su Lun; he'll be making more movies in the future.

As for TV dramas, they can buy the adaptation rights to some novels on the market and use some of the employees who were laid off from film production under Yuankun Media to help Yang Mi polish the TV dramas.

However, Yang Mi still ran away.

This made Dilraba hate Yang Mi to the core.

She felt that Yang Mi was an ungrateful wretch.

I've been so good to her, and she insists on partnering with those two unreliable agents to open some kind of studio... Just wait and see, those two agents are cunning and treacherous, they're obviously traitors, you'll definitely regret it one day.

"Ahem, this matter has nothing to do with Yang Mi."

"Although I initially paid attention to this movie because Yang Mi had some explicit scenes in the trailer."

Xin Yukun coughed a few times and got back to the main topic.

He lowered his voice and said very seriously, "In this movie, there is a piece of music called 'You Exist in My Song'."

"This song is very unique."

"I feel that this singer has a completely different musical style from some singers in the Chinese music scene. I have always been responsible for the soundtracks of A Yuan's movies, so I am quite sensitive to this aspect."

"So, I paid more attention."

At this point, Xin Yukun leaned back on the sofa, sighed softly, and said mysteriously, "Guess what I discovered?"

"What did you find?"

At that moment, Reba and Zhang Tianai both turned their heads and stared at Xin Yukun.

Xin Yukun's storytelling skills, especially his ability to leave clues, are truly remarkable.

No wonder he's a top-notch screenwriter.

Moreover, he is a top-notch screenwriter who writes suspense films.

"Still trying to keep me in suspense? Speak up!"

Dilraba kicked Xin Yukun.

Xin Yukun let out a howl, rubbing his foot as he said, "The singer's name is Qu Wanting."

Dilraba and Zhang Tianai exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat bewildered.

Never heard of it.

What kind of singer came from some obscure background?
What does this have to do with Lu Zhiyuan's affairs?
"Brother Kun, if you keep trying to fool us, don't blame me for being impolite... Sister Xiao Ai, get the sacks ready!"

Dilraba is getting very impatient.

Especially for Xin Yukun, that traitor!

They clearly agreed to support me, but they dared to switch sides to Sister Cha's side. It's truly despicable!

"Hold on!"

"Let's get right to the point."

Xin Yukun jumped up, hid to the side, and adopted a surrender posture, quickly saying, "Qu Wanting has a mother in Northeast China who embezzled 3.5 million yuan."

"She went to Canada to study and play music, all with money her mother embezzled... Under such circumstances, no matter how talented she is, what do you think the public's perception of her will be?"

what's the situation?
There are stories like this?

What does this have to do with Lu Zhiyuan?
and many more!

I understand!

Dilraba and Zhang Tianai exchanged a glance. At first, their minds were a complete mess, but after a few moments, they suddenly understood.

Jing Tian!

"Understand?"

Seeing that the two little fools had finally figured it out, Xin Yukun sighed and said, "Our people's hatred for corrupt officials is ingrained in our bones!"

"Back then, we didn't have a choice when it came to our first pot of gold. It didn't matter who gave us the money... After all, we didn't expect that our first movie would become such a big success."

"A Yuan and I originally planned to use our first film to establish ourselves in the entertainment industry. For our second film, we would seek investment from internet platform companies and also find some industrial companies to generate advertising sponsorship fees."

"For our second film, we never even considered making a Hollywood blockbuster; we were originally planning to make a comedy."

"I've already had the script written."

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes.

When they heard Xin Yukun reveal his deepest concerns, Dilraba and Zhang Tianai were completely dumbfounded.

They had never considered such profound questions.

Upon closer reflection, it is indeed chilling.

"Brother Kun, it's not as serious as you make it out to be, is it? Brother Yuan and Sister Tian Tian have always kept their finances very separate."

"Moreover, Sister Tian Tian's family is much more reliable than Qu Wanting's family."

"It's not as dangerous as you make it out to be."

Although Dilraba said that, her tone had softened.

Xin Yukun was talking about being prepared for a rainy day.

Given Lu Zhiyuan's current status in the business world and his international influence, he should indeed try his best to avoid these things.

One wrong move and you could easily get yourself into trouble.

When it comes to the topic of greed... netizens who lose their temper are like a powder keg that's been lit; they don't care about anything else. Anyone who gets close will be blown up.

They knew very well that Lu Zhiyuan would never get involved in such a thing.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, given Lu Zhiyuan's current status in the industry and his earning power, he has absolutely no need to put himself in such a risk.

"Dilraba, you're still young. You're so naive."

Xin Yukun gave a cold laugh: "Let me give you another example. Do you know Princess Xu Qing?"

"of course I know."

Dilraba nodded. Who wouldn't know that?
The novel "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" was so popular back then, let's take a look at the most beautiful Ren Yingying.

Although, Dilraba thought it was just so-so.

But the hype online is overwhelming.

There's definitely something wrong here.

The biggest problem is that nobody argues with that.

This is no simple matter!

"It's good to know."

Xin Yukun sat back down on the sofa and gestured to Zhang Tianai to pour him another cup of tea: "Xiao Ai, add some goji berries and red dates for me. You two were so startled for so long, my back is all sweaty."

"You're so weak! I'll just keep feeding you until you die!"

Zhang Tianai waved her little fist at him, but still obediently poured him a glass of water and went to the kitchen to add goji berries and red dates.

"Thanks."

Xin Yukun smiled at Zhang Tianai: "Actually, Xiao Ai is the most suitable candidate to be my sister-in-law in my mind."

“Her family is wealthy, but not extremely wealthy. They are financially secure and don’t have much drive to get involved.”

"Besides that, she's a great cook, beautiful, has a great figure, and speaks very gently. She's practically perfect."

"Most importantly, Xiao Ai and A Yuan are both behind-the-scenes staff. They don't need to think about getting exposure, generating traffic, or creating buzz like actors and stars in front of the camera."

"After they get together, they can simply date, get married, and have children."

"As you all know, A-Yuan is a person who values ​​his privacy a lot. He doesn't like to show his face in public."

Although Dilraba doesn't like doing that kind of thing, as an actress, she still needs exposure.

Right now, she's at the peak of her popularity.

Of course it doesn't matter.

When she starts to decline, she will naturally remember those crooked ways.

Xin Yukun has been in the entertainment industry for a long time and is very familiar with the changing attitudes of female celebrities.

"Brother Kun, don't drag Sister Xiao Ai into this... Keep talking, what happened to Princess Xu Qing?" Reba heard Xin Yukun getting more and more outrageous and even tried to drag Zhang Tianai into it.

She was immediately annoyed.

There's Gao Yuanyuan outside, and Zhang Tianai at home.

This is unbearable.

"Alright, let's get back to Princess Xu."

Xin Yukun blew on the hot tea, took a sip, clicked his tongue a few times, and then said, "Most of Princess Xu's story can be found online."

"But there's something you probably haven't heard of."

"I can't go into the details of this matter here. But I can tell you a short story."

"Speaking of which... there was once a big shot who, at only 40 years old, had already become the head of a financial company. In terms of rank, that was extremely high; you can imagine how high it was!"

Upon hearing this, Dilraba and Zhang Tianai exchanged a glance, instantly feeling like they had stumbled upon some juicy gossip.

Unexpectedly, this is how Princess Xuqing got her title.

At this moment, they pricked up their ears to listen to Xin Yukun tell them the inside story.

"And that tycoon, at the age of 46, which was the second year after the Asian financial crisis broke out, met a woman at a business ball."

"That woman was so elegant that even the big shot couldn't help himself. The first time he saw her, he was reminded of the book Anna Karenina, which had a sketch of Anna on the cover."

"This is not something I made up... The above is all based on what that big shot said."

Xin Yukun emphasized that this was absolutely not something he made up.

Dilraba and Zhang Tianai don't care whether these rumors are made up or not; they just want to hear the gossip.

Tell Xin Yukun to speak quickly.

Xin Yukun took a sip of tea and continued, "In those days, being in charge of a super financial enterprise and holding such a high position, everyone believed that he would soar to great heights in a few years."

"However, as the saying goes, the weather is unpredictable and people are subject to unexpected misfortunes."

"Haha... I misspoke here. It should be, 'The net of justice is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it.'"

"Unexpectedly, that big shot got caught, and he had no choice but to pack his bags and go to study there for more than ten years..."

"Perhaps it's because his story is quite captivating. Some time ago, a well-known writer from within the system went there to chat with him and, incidentally, helped him write a memoir."

"It is used to warn those who come after."

"And in his memoir, a mistress appeared who haunted his dreams."

"Although he did not give a specific name."

"However, he affectionately called her Anna."

"I don't know when this documentary literature by a great writer will be published. It's currently still internal material... I've been acquiring novel copyrights recently, and by chance, I've gotten to know quite a few writers."

“Some of these are writers who work within the system. They told me this story.”

After saying this, Xin Yukun turned to Zhang Tianai and Reba with a smile: "Guess who 'Anna' is in this story?"

Still need to ask?

Do you think we're both idiots?

"Regardless of who this [Anna] is, with such a reputation, do you think she can have a peaceful life for the rest of her days?"

"What image does she have in the eyes of netizens?"

After Xin Yukun asked a few questions in a row, Reba and Zhang Tianai fell into a long silence.

Both of them couldn't help but imagine themselves as the heroines in the story.

That is, the mistress.

It was written into documentary literature by a great writer.

It will be passed down from generation to generation.

This story won't end in a few decades.

Even after they die, this story might be remade.

This is too miserable!
After they put themselves in the story, they immediately felt that Kun-ge was right... Yuan-ge really shouldn't have gotten too close to Miss Jing-tian.

As the saying goes, "The weather is unpredictable, and fortune can change in an instant."

Getting too close, who knows what the outcome will be?

Seeing the complicated expressions on their faces, Xin Yukun knew that he had convinced these two silly girls.

With his hands behind his back, exuding the air of a lonely master, he leisurely said, "Whether A Yuan chooses you, Xiao Ai, Gao Yuanyuan, or even Nazha, it doesn't matter."

"Only Miss Jing Tian is always Plan Z in my options, the very last one."

After saying this, Xin Yukun exclaimed and asked Zhang Tianai if they had any safflower oil at home.

Dilraba's kick just now really hurt him.

I don't feel it when I'm sitting, but as soon as I stand up, my bones ache terribly.

I reckon I should go to the hospital to get checked out.

I'd rather kick you to death!

Zhang Tianai opened the door in a huff, telling Xin Yukun to get lost.

Every time I see him, nothing good ever comes of it.

"You are still young. You have no respect for public opinion. In a few years, you will understand."

"Especially for industries like ours where we have to appear in the public eye and be scrutinized... if public opinion shifts, people like us will be the first to suffer."

"These things are not things I made up out of thin air."

"Many developed countries' entertainment industries have experienced these things."

After exchanging a few lighthearted words, Xin Yukun turned to ask, "Guess how much those earrings Miss Jing Tian wore to the 'Real Steel' celebration party last time cost?"

"Guess correctly and you'll win a prize!"

Before the two could answer, Xin Yukun shook his head and chuckled, "Hehe, you'll never guess. Because poverty limits your imagination."

Depend on!
Are we still poor?

Dilraba and Zhang Tianai couldn't help but want to refute.

Now, one of them earns over 100 million yuan a year, and the other earns over 10 million yuan a year; they are definitely young and wealthy women.

How could someone say I'm poor?
"come on!"

"It's not easy for the poor to turn their lives around."

"The goals you strive for your entire lives are nothing more than toys that Miss Jing Tian casually tosses out."

Xin Yukun gave the two of them an encouraging gesture, just like a coach would do before a player goes on the field to fight.

(End of this chapter)