The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 254 Super Victory Celebration Banquet! In 2012, he was number one in the world!

……

Lu Zhiyuan had seen Zhang Ruonan's bewildered and frantic expression countless times on different female protagonists.

Among them, Dilraba performed the best.

They have the strongest endurance.

Even though I was about to throw up, I was still able to keep going.

Naza performed the worst.

After a few glances, he started to drift off into his own thoughts, his mind going blank. He was clearly the kind of pretty face that wasn't worth cultivating.

Zhang Ruonan is somewhere in between.

But Lu Zhiyuan didn't need any particularly troublesome methods to deal with Zhang Ruonan.

Because Zhang Ruonan has a major weakness.

"Xiao Nan, you and Hani are the same age, you were both born in 96. Do you know how much money Hani earned last year?"

When dealing with people from Wenzhou, don't talk about anything else.

Just explain the economic benefits to them.

Lu Zhiyuan believed that Zhang Ruonan, as a pure-blooded Wenzhou native, would soon be able to settle this score.

Upon hearing about making money, Zhang Ruonan instantly regained her senses, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

“Brother Yuan, I’ve seen reports online that Sister Hani’s income last year was around 1000 million US dollars.”

"However, after the release of 'Real Steel 3,' she took on several more advertising endorsements, earning an additional $500 million."

Zhang Ruonan casually calculated for Hanikezi that Hanikezi earned more than 1 million RMB last year.

Oh my god!

They were both born in 1996, but one of them earns 100 million yuan a year.

He, however, was just hanging around in a vocational high school.

The gap between people is simply too great.

However, before meeting Lu Zhiyuan, Hanikezi was just an ordinary junior high school student.

It was Lu Zhiyuan who created the golden statue for Hanikezi!

If Hanikezi can do it, so can I!

"Xiaonan, I have a general understanding of your situation. As the eldest sister, it is my duty to take care of my younger siblings."

“We Zhejiang people, if we have a little money, we generally like to buy a house in Hangzhou or Shanghai so that the next generation can receive a better education.”

“You don’t want your younger siblings to live in your village for the rest of their lives, do you? As far as I know, the quality of education in your Hongqiao Town is very poor.”

"If you had the means, wouldn't you want to bring your younger brother and sister to Beijing to receive the best education in the country?"

"And now, you have an opportunity to change your younger siblings' destiny. Perhaps, after receiving a good education, your younger siblings will be able to get into Peking University or Tsinghua University?"

Don't think it's impossible.

How will you know if you don't try?

Lu Zhiyuan pointed to himself.

As an art student who failed the college entrance exam and didn't even get into university, who could have imagined that I would end up like this?

Heaven rewards diligence, don't you understand?

"Brother Yuan, I will definitely work hard. Don't let my thin appearance fool you, I have a hidden universe inside me. My classmates at school all call me Ultraman Seven!"

Lu Zhiyuan tossed a huge pie in front of Zhang Ruonan, a pie that several of his exes had already eaten.

At that moment, Zhang Ruonan felt full of energy.

I really don't have an artistic mindset!

So what?

Does Hanikezi have it?

Does Dilraba have it?

Does Liu Shishi exist?
None of them had it... Hehe, as a die-hard fan of Lu Zhiyuan, Zhang Ruonan knew all about the situation of these female protagonists.

"Xiao Nan, I love your drive. Like a little sun, your eyes burn with desire—that's the taste of youth!"

Lu Zhiyuan patted Zhang Ruonan on the shoulder, saying, "That's enough for today."

You can't fatten someone up in one bite.

Cultivating artistic thinking requires a long-term commitment before it can be achieved naturally.

Zhang Ruonan felt that all of this was like a natural part of her life, and that she would be able to bring it to life naturally when filming the movie.

"Xiao Nan, let Xiao Ai create a facial slimming plan for you."

"Your face has a lot of fat."

"Although it looks cute in real life, it makes your face appear very wide on camera, making your already wide-set eyes look like a catfish."

Who are you calling catfish?
I'm so clever, smart, and cute!
At that moment, Zhang Ruonan almost went crazy, but when she thought of Hanikezi's income of 100 million yuan last year, she immediately calmed down.

I'm willing to endure any hardship for 100 million!
Don't even mention Lu Zhiyuan's self-deprecating humor about being like a little catfish; even if he wanted to braise or steam himself, it wouldn't be a problem!

Zhang Ruonan told herself not to get angry, and even asked with a smile, "Brother Yuan, I weigh about 96 pounds now. How about I lose weight down to 80 pounds in one go?"

Lu Zhiyuan thought for a moment and said, "No need to be so drastic. Reduce it little by little. Every three days, take a photo to record it and then send it to me."

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be 80 pounds, maybe 85 pounds, or 86 pounds, it’s all uncertain… I need to find your most perfect state.”

At this point, Lu Zhiyuan glanced at Zhang Ruonan: "Don't blame me for having high expectations of you. The investment in our film will be around 1.5 million US dollars."

"The entire movie is about two hours long, or 7200 seconds, which means that the cost per second is close to $2."

"In a movie, I'd give you at least five close-ups of your face... not counting other shots, five close-ups, each two seconds long, that'd cost me at least $200,000!"

Brother, stop talking!

Can't I just lose weight?
If I had all that money… my motivation to lose weight would explode!

"Xiao Nan, I'll give you a month. As long as your performance meets my requirements, I'll immediately transfer 100 million yuan to your mother. It will be included in your payment."

Although Lu Zhiyuan spoke like a robot, cold and ruthless.

But Zhang Ruonan swore to God that these were the sweetest words she had ever heard in her life.

He lost 16 pounds, going from 96 pounds to 80 pounds, and they gave him 100 million.

Each pound of meat is worth 6 yuan!
If she could, she would stop eating from today onwards, wishing she could just starve herself to death on the spot!
Don't use starvation methods to lose weight.

Lu Zhiyuan seemed to know what Zhang Ruonan was thinking at that moment, and gave her a few warnings.

"You need to exercise appropriately, combined with a reasonable amount of dietary fiber, and lose weight naturally. You shouldn't lose weight suddenly, as it will affect your overall mental state."

"I need you to be full of energy every day, not like a sick person, listless and dispirited."

Give me a million, and I'll do anything you say!
Lu Zhiyuan has always been generous, and Zhang Ruonan originally thought it was just a rumor... But when it came to her own experience, she realized how fortunate she was to be associated with Lu Zhiyuan.

"Let's go."

"I'll take you out for a French meal."

"There's a nice French restaurant here. A friend recommended it to me before, and I always try out the new dishes whenever I come here."

"After you've had your French meal, you'll realize how happy the rich are. You'll definitely work hard to earn money, even just for your own sake."

Lu Zhiyuan had no idea what kind of life Zhang Ruonan led at home.

But since she attended junior high school in the town and then went to a vocational high school in the county, her family's living conditions must have been quite average.

Otherwise, as a native of Zhejiang, Lu Zhiyuan knew very well that most people would go bankrupt to pay tuition fees for their beloved daughter and send her to a better high school.

To deal with Zhang Ruonan, you don't need any other fancy tricks. Just tell her to make good movies and listen to you, and you can make a lot of money.

that's enough.

……

"Give me a five-course meal, no cilantro, no chili, no pepper."

After entering the restaurant, Lu Zhiyuan skillfully placed his order with the waiter.

After the waiter left, Zhang Ruonan, like a curious child, kept asking, "Brother Yuan, is this how you order food at a French restaurant? Shouldn't you take out a menu and then choose one dish at a time?"

"No."

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head: "This is how I always order food. Because, as a head chef, he definitely knows better than you how to pair five dishes together."

"As a director, I certainly know better than any actor how my film should be made. I know what I need the actors to do."

"So, just listen to me. If someone online or at work wants to teach you how to act, accept it humbly, but don't take it seriously."

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan looked absolutely amazing in Zhang Ruonan's eyes!

Confidence soars.

There's a domineering feeling about him being decisive and uncompromising.

"Eat."

Although the portions of French cuisine are not large, they look exquisite and the food is delicious.

Lu Zhiyuan, who frequents the 798 Art Zone every few days, is already tired of eating at this restaurant.

He brought Zhang Ruonan here specifically to enjoy himself.

"Brother Yuan, I'm starting now."

Zhang Ruonan had only heard of French cuisine, but had never actually eaten it.

It's still this kind of high-end French cuisine.

It looks very expensive; the dishes are exquisite.

Lu Zhiyuan ordered a glass of lemonade and sipped it slowly, watching Zhang Ruonan eat heartily, his thoughts drifting away.

"Brother Yuan, what are you thinking about?"

As Zhang Ruonan ate, she began to feel that something was wrong.

Why was there a hint of pity in Lu Zhiyuan's eyes when he looked at her?

“I was thinking, didn’t I just show you the painting ‘His Great Day of Angry’?”

Zhang Ruonan didn't know why Lu Zhiyuan brought up this painting, and nodded blankly.

"In this painting, angels descend from the sky and fall into purgatory... I plan to use the blooming parachutes as a metaphor for fallen angels descending to earth."

"so……"

Lu Zhiyuan paused for a moment after saying this.

"So what?"

Zhang Ruonan's curiosity was piqued... This so-called fallen angel must be referring to her character, right?

Lu Zhiyuan slowly drank the last bit of lemonade at the bottom of his glass before speaking, "So, you need to train for skydiving!"

what?
Skydiving?

Zhang Ruonan felt a chill run through her body and her scalp tingle; she felt as if she had been electrocuted.

I wonder if my hair stood on end at this moment because of the creeps?

"Ah."

"This scene will be the finishing touch to the entire movie!"

"I'm going to film it on location."

"And I'm going to give you a long shot."

"I'll personally direct the filming and dance with you. I want to create a world-famous painting just for you!"

After emphasizing it several times, Lu Zhiyuan looked at the dumbfounded Zhang Ruonan and said slowly, "Didn't you say you were my die-hard fan?"

"In the movie 'Upgrade,' the scene where Dilraba is thrown into the sea during a typhoon on Weizhou Island, don't you think it's a classic?"

"In the movie 'Real Steel,' Hanikezi unearthed the 'Qin Palace Guards' on Muztagh Ata, at an altitude of 4 meters, by a cold lake. Don't you think that's cool?"

"In 'Real Steel 2: Pacific Rim,' the battle in Antarctica—guess where we filmed it? It was near a volcano in Iceland. We lived in tents on the polar ice cap for a week, and many of us caught colds, all to capture 10 seconds of the aurora borealis. You should still remember that epic battle, right?"

"For 'Real Steel 3: Perseus,' I went to the Pamir Plateau again. Gulnazar played a princess of a fallen kingdom. When she fell from the high platform, her cold glance back was stunning, wasn't it? Can you guess how that was filmed? After filming, Gulnazar told me that her back was covered in bruises and it hurt for half a month."

At this point, Lu Zhiyuan, seeing that Zhang Ruonan was almost full, said seriously, "Do you really think that I chose you from 10 people, kept you by my side every day, and raised you like a daughter, just to film some childish idol drama?"

As a renowned director, Lu Zhiyuan's time is extremely precious.

But for the sake of his films, he often takes time out of his busy schedule to bring his leading actress along and teach her by example.

Improve their acting skills.

At least in Lu Zhiyuan's films, they need to be a perfect match for their characters. Even if they don't match now, they must match during filming!
Looking at the entire entertainment industry, there are very few people as obsessive as Lu Zhiyuan...

Wong Kar-wai is one of them.

However, he is an expert at exceeding time limits, searching for sensations he himself doesn't even know about every day.

Comparatively speaking, Lu Zhiyuan is already very reliable.

At least, he knows what he wants.

"Brother Yuan, I was just a little surprised. Don't underestimate me. It's just skydiving. As long as I don't die, I can practice every day!"

Zhang Ruonan first expressed her determination firmly, and then couldn't help but say, "However, you have to buy me a high-value insurance policy."

Lu Zhiyuan likes this kind of actor.

They have determination, perseverance, and the ability to execute.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan was satisfied and smiled: "Don't worry, I'll buy you insurance with a payout of 100 million! So you won't have any worries."

"Also, starting today, you'll be staying at my house. You'll be by my side every day, and if you have any questions, just ask me."

"If I can answer, I will try my best. If I can't answer, I will use all my connections to find the answer for you."

"Besides that, I have a good relationship with Zhou Xun... Let me ask her what she's been up to lately?"

Looking for Zhou Xun?
A hint of doubt flickered in Zhang Ruonan's eyes: "Brother Yuan, why are you looking for Zhou Xun? Do you want her to be the female lead?"

Lu Zhiyuan's films often involve investments of hundreds of millions of US dollars.

Zhang Ruonan had no idea that she would become the leading lady in this movie.

She might be one of the female leads, or like Liu Shishi or Gulnazar, playing a major role in one of the segments.

But it's highly unlikely that she'll be a female lead with a main storyline.

“If Zhou Xun has time, I’ll invite her over to be your eye contact coach for a while.”

Lu Zhiyuan had nothing to hide about this.

On the contrary, he felt that by making these things clear to the little girl in advance, she would become more aware of how much he valued her.

really.

At this moment, Zhang Ruonan felt a heavy weight in her heart.

No one has ever valued her like this before!
Even her parents had several children, which meant that the love and care they gave her was divided among them.

Lu Zhiyuan was unaware of the subtle change in Zhang Ruonan's heart at that moment, and continued, "As the saying goes, a person's acting skills lie in their face, and a face's acting skills lie in its eyes."

"Your eyes are very beautiful, like a clear lake, and bright and expressive."

Bright, expressive eyes are so important.

Zhang Ruonan's eyes are the most beautiful among all the people Lu Zhiyuan knows, besides Yang Mi.

Dilraba's eyes are beautiful, but they are too big, making the emotions she conveys too flamboyant and lacking in subtlety.

Zhang Ruonan is different; she has an innocent, deer-like quality.

Zhou Xun also has a Bambi-like feel to her.

However, Zhou Xun's eyes, seemingly innocent, actually possess a captivating quality, clear and pure yet containing a sense of story.

There's a saying that describes Zhou Xun's eyes like this: "They seem empty, yet they contain everything."

This complex and contradictory quality is absolutely perfect for making art films!

Zhang Ruonan's eyes certainly don't reach that level, but they also have their own unique characteristics, possessing a kind of innocent purity.

This is exactly the feeling Lu Zhiyuan wanted!
"Xiao Nan, you have the aura of an angel. When you look at people, there is a special healing power about you."

"You're like the white moonlight of my neighbor when I was a child... a fleeting glance, yet unforgettable!"

"When we're filming, I'll try to create a special atmosphere for you to amplify the effect!"

After Lu Zhiyuan finished speaking, he called the waiter to settle the bill.

Little did he know that Zhang Ruonan's gaze towards him was gradually changing.

"Although he is a bit abnormal, he said I was his angel. He said I was his childhood sweetheart, and that he could never forget me."

"Sigh... my idol, he has such good taste."

Zhang Ruonan chuckled, and something suddenly came to mind.

There is a widely circulated story about Lu Zhiyuan. He once met someone on the Xi'an City Wall and never forgot him. Every summer, he would go to the Xi'an City Wall to wait for that person.

Could it be that the white moonlight looks just as cute as her?

"If the person he's waiting for is as lovely as me, Sister Nan... then he'll definitely be unforgettable."

"Ha ha!"

A 17-year-old girl is at an age where she loves to daydream. And for Zhang Ruonan, these past few days have been no different from dreaming.

She arrived in Yanjing, joined Yuankun Media, shared the same agent as Dilraba, and even moved into the home of renowned director Lu Zhiyuan.

Lu Zhiyuan took her to an art exhibition, to a French dinner, and picked her up in a Maybach to go home... The person who greeted her at the door was none other than Dilraba, the first female star in film history!

Everything was like a dream.

Honestly, if she hadn't personally experienced all of this... Zhang Ruonan would never have dreamed that such a thing would happen to her.

"Oh, Xiaonan, you're so cute."

When Dilraba saw Zhang Ruonan get out of Lu Zhiyuan's car, she quickly went over to greet her warmly.

"Sister Dilraba, you are so beautiful in person! Brother Yuan must have put in a lot of effort to win you over."

Upon meeting Dilraba, Zhang Ruonan immediately showered her with flattery.

"Have a vision."

Dilraba was indeed very happy, but she still whispered, "However, you're wrong about one thing. He wouldn't pursue me. I'm the one who pursued him."

what?
You, the greatest female star in film history, pursued a man?

That's fine.

You're telling me this?
“I’ve liked him since I was 17. I waited for him for three whole years before he accepted me. Xiaonan, we’ll be getting married soon. You can be my bridesmaid.”

Dilraba looked at Zhang Ruonan with a smile.

She was absolutely certain that Zhang Ruonan was exactly the kind of adorable girl that Lu Zhiyuan liked best.

Her eyes were round and bright, full of spirit, and she had a gentle and graceful demeanor.

Her smile is incredibly sweet, completely devoid of any guile, purely healing.

Moreover, she and Lu Zhiyuan are practically from the same hometown.

For the next six months, Lu Zhiyuan will take Zhang Ruonan with him, keeping her by his side and raising her like a precious daughter!
Reba had to give Zhang Ruonan a heads-up first.

Otherwise, she could imagine that a 17-year-old girl, upon meeting such an exceptionally outstanding man, would most likely fall in love with Lu Zhiyuan just like she did back then!
"Congratulations, Sister Dilraba!"

Zhang Ruonan said something that didn't quite come to mind.

For some reason, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

It's like seeing flowers blooming beautifully by the roadside when you leave in the morning, only to find them picked by someone when you return in the evening.

There's a sense of emptiness.

"Xiao Nan, I've arranged a room for you. It's on the third floor. Besides a bedroom, there's also a gym there."

"I know he'll most likely make you exercise to lose weight, so I've prepared all sorts of equipment for you in advance."

“Besides the art studio, the third floor will be your territory from now on. You can treat this place like your own home and not feel so restricted.”

Dilraba instantly sensed a subtle change in Zhang Ruonan's emotions when she told him she wanted to marry Lu Zhiyuan.

The corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

I knew it.

If Lu Zhiyuan takes the young girl to the 798 Art Center, she will most likely be deeply attracted by his inexplicable artistic temperament and fall in love with him.

Lu Zhiyuan will most likely speak frankly and sincerely.

For example, he might first give the other person a strong warning, telling them that they are about to have a terrible time.

But after making the threat, Lu Zhiyuan would sincerely praise the other party for a few words.

Someone like Zhang Ruonan, Lu Zhiyuan would most likely say, she looks very innocent and has particularly beautiful eyes.

In short, Lu Zhiyuan would praise in exceptional detail, to the point that the other person would realize that he was appreciating them as if they were a work of art.

A woman should look good to those who please her.

A successful and handsome man who admires himself like a work of art... Which girl could remain unmoved in this situation?

That's how Dilraba fell in love with Lu Zhiyuan.

Zhang Ruonan will probably be no exception!
But Zhang Ruonan is the kind of girl who looks very well-behaved. She probably wouldn't be like Gao Yuanyuan, who inexplicably wanted to become a mistress, right?

……

the following few days.

In the morning, Lu Zhiyuan took Zhang Ruonan to the 798 Art Center to see an art exhibition and slowly explained to her the painting style of John Martin.

In the afternoon, Lu Zhiyuan took Zhang Ruonan to a fitness center and found a professional coach to help her lose weight.

In the evening, Zhang Tianai would take Zhang Ruonan away for rigorous posture training to help her become a qualified female star.

In short, Zhang Ruonan began a hard but fulfilling life.

……

"Xiao Nan, what did you do? I suddenly received a million today!"

One night, Zhang Ruonan was so exhausted that she felt like she was in another body and didn't even know how she got home.

Once she touched the bed, she was completely stuck and couldn't get up anymore.

Just then, her mother called, excitedly telling her that she had received a large sum of money.

It should be her signing fee.

After Zhang Ruonan was selected, Yuankun Media sent a representative to Zhang Ruonan's hometown to sign an agreement with her parents.

The agreement stipulates that Zhang Ruonan will sign a contract to join Dilraba Studio and will receive a living allowance of several thousand yuan per month.

The other terms are no different from those of a typical brokerage firm.

Zhang Ruonan's parents didn't think much of it... Their daughter went to a vocational high school, but when she came out to work, she couldn't find a good job.

Being able to sign with Dilraba's studio is already a stroke of good luck.

Moreover, at seventeen, receiving several thousand yuan in living allowance is already better than many people working a regular job.

What more could one ask for?
Who knew... Zhang Ruonan would bring them such a big surprise so quickly!

A staggering 100 million!

"Mom, keep this money safe. Use it for my brother's tuition! I'm not cut out for studying, but there's still hope for my brother."

"Among our siblings, at least one of us must get into a top university!"

The effect of 100 million is enormous.

After making the call, Zhang Ruonan jumped out of bed and ran to the gym next door to do an extra set of exercises.

Small change.

You are my gas station!

……

In a room on the second floor.

Reba and Lu Zhiyuan were lying in bed when they heard the sounds of people exercising upstairs.

Dilraba couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother, the leading lady you found this time is more reliable than ever before."

In the past, it was always rotten fish and shrimp.
Naza... you're such a fool, a lazybones, all you do is play.

Hanikezi... silly girl, clever little thing, all she does is act cute. But she happens to be Lu Zhiyuan's only apprentice, he spoils her rotten, and Lu Zhiyuan never speaks harshly to her.

Liu Shishi... blind, lazy, terrible lines, Consort Duan, completely beyond saving!
Yang Mi... she ended up with facial paralysis from plastic surgery, let's not even mention it.

"Xiao Nan is good, but she's still a little worse than you."

Lu Zhiyuan's emotional intelligence can be quite high at times.

Upon hearing this, Dilraba chuckled and grew to like Lu Zhiyuan even more!
……

February 2st, Lantern Festival.

Real Steel 3: Perseus was finally pulled from theaters in China after two months, ultimately grossing 35 billion RMB!
It shocked the world!

Lu Zhiyuan's box office record in the Chinese market was more than doubled!
At that time, the exchange rate of RMB to USD was approximately 6.3.

35 billion RMB, which is equivalent to 5.5 million USD!
Meanwhile, Real Steel 3 grossed $16.5 billion worldwide, nearly $100 million more than The Avengers.

It will make the whole world take notice.

Because of the film's phenomenal success, Starlight's stock, after a period of adjustment, rose again, and the company's market value exceeded 1000 billion!
At the same time, Starlight Entertainment announced that it will co-produce "Police Story 2013" with Wanda Group, starring Jing Tian and Jackie Chan.

This was originally intended to be a positive development for the market.

However, news of this magnitude was interpreted by the market as a sign that the positive news had been fully realized and the company lacked the momentum to continue its growth... As a result, after its market value exceeded 1000 billion, Starlight Brilliant began to decline continuously.

In this context, in order to boost the market, Starlight Entertainment held a grand celebration banquet for "Real Steel 3" at the Summer Palace Aman Hotel.

As the creator of the entire Real Steel series, Lu Zhiyuan was naturally the protagonist of this celebration banquet.

He was very accommodating and brought Reba to the celebration banquet.

Besides Dilraba, he also brought his new love, Zhang Ruonan!
……

"Xiao Lu, I knew you could do it someday."

"We have so many directors in our country, but to be honest, in my eyes they are all mediocre people, nothing special."

"Only you... truly put me to shame."

"The more I think about Real Steel 3, the more fascinating it becomes, and the more unfathomable it seems."

As soon as Lu Zhiyuan arrived at the celebration banquet, Chen Kaige was the first to come over and give Lu Zhiyuan a big hug.

His joy was palpable!
At the premiere of "Real Steel 3", Chen Kaige had a premonition that the movie would be a huge hit.

in the country, it can easily gross at least 20 billion yuan at the box office!
He thought he had overestimated the movie as much as possible... but who knew he had underestimated it.

Years of failing at the box office have limited his imagination!

The box office was 35 billion RMB, which is close to 5.5 million USD!
It was so explosive.

Even in North America, if a movie can gross $5.5 million, it would be enough for the media across the country to rave about it.

Chen Kaige is certain that from now on, the Palme d'Or will become increasingly valuable.

This is Lu Zhiyuan's first international award.

In fact, apart from the Oscars... over the past few years, Lu Zhiyuan has won film awards from almost every country in the world!

The British Academy Film Awards, the Saturn Awards, the Golden Kirin Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival...

For Lu Zhiyuan, these were all minor awards, not worth mentioning at all.

Yuankun Media's display case is almost overflowing with trophies of this caliber.

But what people remember most about Lu Zhiyuan is that he won the Palme d'Or!

This has further increased the prestige of the Palme d'Or.

"Director Chen, you're too kind. I still think 'Farewell My Concubine' is a milestone in the history of Chinese cinema."

"It's truly admirable that you were able to make such a film under such difficult conditions."

"Although my films have achieved relatively good commercial success, they still fall short of your level in terms of artistic ideas and humanistic depth."

Saying nice things doesn't cost money.

As a senior figure, Chen Kaige constantly boasted about himself in front of the media, so Lu Zhiyuan naturally had to reciprocate and give him face.

Everyone carries a beautiful sedan chair.

"You're too modest."

Chen Kaige said that Lu Zhiyuan was too modest, but in reality, he was grinning from ear to ear.

From the day Chen Kaige met Lu Zhiyuan, in his memory Lu Zhiyuan was an extremely arrogant person.

He never takes anyone seriously.

Although Lu Zhiyuan, as a human being, has many messy flaws.

For example, he was arrogant and spoke recklessly, even managing to make Gao Yuanyuan cry in front of him.

For example, just like me, he fell in love with the most beautiful woman in the world, abandoned his ex, and left a stain on his romantic history.

For example, he has a very stubborn personality and cannot tolerate anyone tampering with his movies. Because of this, his girlfriend would break up with him without hesitation, showing extreme coldness and indifference!

But... as a director, he is truly outstanding. He has continuously improved, absorbed the strengths of many, and combined commercial appeal with artistic merit, finally reaching his peak today!

At least in 2012, he was number one in the world!

"Xiao Lu, this little girl looks unfamiliar."

At this moment, Chen Kaige noticed Zhang Ruonan next to Dilraba, and couldn't help but take a few glances at her. His eyes lit up immediately.

Zhang Ruonan has very distinctive features.

Her eyes were round and bright, yet they exuded a clear and innocent first love aura!

This kind of temperament is so rare.

The last person to give off this feeling was 17-year-old Gao Yuanyuan!
However, Gao Yuanyuan is already old.

"Xiao Nan, come here and say hello to Director Chen."

By bringing Zhang Ruonan to this celebration banquet, Lu Zhiyuan was clearly telling everyone that he had already chosen the leading lady.

This will save other film and television companies from having to resort to roundabout methods to find connections and make requests.

useless.

"Director Chen, hello."

This was Zhang Ruonan's first time in such a large setting, so she was a little reserved and smiled somewhat shyly.

"Hello. This little girl is very cute. She's sure to become famous."

Chen Kaige, a big shot in the underworld, didn't mind and just smiled and made a few comments.

After all, this was someone Lu Zhiyuan brought, and she was most likely the female lead in Lu Zhiyuan's next science fiction movie. He had to give face to the great director Lu.

Lu Zhiyuan single-handedly stormed through Hollywood and carved out his own niche.

Now, the world is reassessing the level of Chinese directors... A lot of Hollywood funding is ready to be invested in China, to find a few Chinese directors, and to create Chinese-style films.

Regardless of whether it will be a big hit in Hollywood.

If it sells well in China, Japan, and South Korea... if we're lucky, it could gross $5 million at the box office even if it only comes from these three countries!

enough!
Many Hollywood blockbusters only achieve this level of box office success!
Movies that gross 7 to 8 million US dollars or more are basically blockbusters, the kind that will go down in film history.

"Reba, take Xiaonan around for a bit, so she can get to know your face."

Lu Zhiyuan was undoubtedly the star of the entire celebration banquet, and many people would come over to greet him and chat for a few minutes.

Such social situations are difficult to avoid.

Dilraba then naturally mingled into the wives' group with Zhang Ruonan.

Previously, this small circle was implicitly dominated by Chen Hong.

However, after Dilraba joined the team, Chen Hong had no choice but to step down.

Previously, Chen Hong was considered the most beautiful woman, and her husband was a Palme d'Or-winning director.

Now, Dilraba is not only the most beautiful woman in China, but also the greatest female star in film history. Her boyfriend is not only a Palme d'Or winner but also a strong contender for the title of greatest film star in history.

The pairing of Lu Zhiyuan and Reba completely surrounds the pairing of Chen Kaige and Chen Hong.

However, Chen Hong and Dilraba have a very good relationship. Not only is there no competition between them, but Chen Hong also helps Dilraba actively integrate into their small circle.

After all, Chen Kaige had told her that they were getting old and could afford not to care... but they still had to think about their son, right?
Lu Zhiyuan is definitely a leading figure in the entertainment industry for the next few decades!
Moreover, both Lu Zhiyuan and Dilraba are trustworthy people!
With Chen Hong acting as a mediator, Dilraba thrived in the wives' group.

But after a short while, Reba's expression changed slightly.

Because Jing Tian slowly walked over.

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​didn't you go to Hong Kong Island to film 'Police Story 2013' with Hendrik Willem Van Loon?"

Although Reba really didn't want to run into Jing Tian, ​​she had no choice but to greet him awkwardly when she actually did.

“My dear sister, you’re mistaken. This movie was filmed in Yanjing.”

Miss Jing Tian greeted Dilraba with a smile, then tilted her head to look at Zhang Ruonan behind Dilraba.

She scrutinized Zhang Ruonan three times, then parted her lips slightly, giving a condescending assessment: "This is the new lover my deadbeat found out of 10 people? He's nothing special."

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​are you drunk?"

Dilraba frowned slightly.

Miss Jing Tian seems a bit crazy.

Indeed, heartbroken women are truly terrifying.

Not to be offended.

"Everyone here knows about the things between the three of us, right? Do you really think there are any secrets in this circle?"

Miss Jing Tian scoffed.

Then, she suddenly realized and looked at Zhang Ruonan, saying, "There are indeed still people who don't know. But after today, she will probably know too."

Zhang Ruonan deeply regretted coming.
She had a vague feeling that she had learned some great secret!

It turns out that Jing Tian was Lu Zhiyuan's first girlfriend! And Dilraba, the first female star in film history, seems to have been a mistress who rose to power!
OMG!

This is absolutely amazing!

Anyone here watching the drama unfold?

(End of this chapter)