The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 277: Jing Tian's new song MV released, lyrics and music by Lu Zhiyuan: "A Gift to Miss Jing on a Certain Day in a Certain Month of a Certain Year"

……

The next morning.

Lu Zhiyuan is a very receptive person.

Keiko Kitagawa told him last night with absolute certainty that his current popularity in Japan is almost comparable to that of Ultraman.

If he were to appear on the streets of Japan, it would be like Ultraman arriving in Japan from the Land of Light, and he would probably instantly attract a huge crowd.

Therefore, Lu Zhiyuan dared not show his face.

Of course, he actually tried it...

On his way home last night, he deliberately took off his mask and strolled around the street for a while. In just a few seconds, he attracted the attention of countless Japanese girls!

"Antonio?"

"Ahhh! It's Antonio!"

After a few seconds of stunned silence, the Japanese girls reacted and started calling out to their friends, jumping and skipping excitedly.

Oops!

This is what it feels like to be treated like a giant panda!
I feel very uncomfortable.

After the small test, Lu Zhiyuan quickly got into the van and disappeared, believing Kitagawa Keiko's description of his popularity.

……

There are many inconveniences in Lu Zhiyuan conducting his own investigation.

Since this movie is a collaboration with Toho, let Toho introduce which city coordinates are suitable for being thoroughly explored.
Lu Zhiyuan didn't bring it up himself, letting Dongbao Company make its own recommendations.

If any protests or similar incidents occur in Japan, he can completely deny any wrongdoing.

It won't affect the box office performance of his other films in Japan.

"Xiao Nan, let me test you. How did the screen image of Godzilla come about?"

This was a very basic question, which Lu Zhiyuan casually asked Zhang Ruonan.

Zhang Ruonan blinked a few times and began reciting: "Godzilla was an ambition jointly proposed by three core members of Toho Company."

"The first one was Tomoyuki Tanaka. He watched the 1933 American film 'King Kong' and the 1953 film 'Atomic Monster' and came up with an idea to use nuclear radiation to awaken the ancient monster."

"Next up is director Ishiro Honda. He was a complete Japanese soldier who personally experienced World War II and even went to the Chinese battlefield. However, after witnessing the ruins of Hiroshima, he became a staunch anti-war activist. He wanted to inject humanity's fear of war and nuclear weapons into the monster Godzilla for anti-war propaganda."

"As for the third person, he is the one who truly brought Godzilla to the big screen. His name is Eiji Tsuburaya, the father of Ultraman, the god of tokusatsu. He combined the features of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Iguanodon, and crocodile to create the visual image of Godzilla."

After reciting the text, Zhang Ruonan looked expectantly at Lu Zhiyuan's praise.

"Good answer."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded and directly asked a question that was beyond the scope of the subject: "So, what kind of box office results did the first 'Godzilla' movie achieve when it was released in Japan?"

How would I know?

I'm not Japanese!
Zhang Ruonan stared blankly at Lu Zhiyuan, her eyes blinking rapidly. She didn't know anything else, except how to act cute.

"When the first Godzilla movie was released in 1954, nearly 961 million people went to see it."

Lu Zhiyuan said a very surprising number.

He then slowly added, "Japanese movie ticket prices are among the highest in Asia. I saw some data; a ticket costs about 1250 yen."

"Considering the current situation, the yen has depreciated considerably against the dollar, and the current exchange rate is around 100."

"That means watching a movie in Japan costs $12.5. If it's a 3D blockbuster, it will cost an additional $3."

As a special effects blockbuster, the average ticket price for "Godzilla" in Japan, including the IMAX version, will reach an astonishing $20!

If their Godzilla film can attract more than 960 million people to see it in theaters, just like the 1954 version.

So, this movie could gross around $2 million in Japan!

As of this year, the highest-grossing film in Japan is "Spirited Away," which has grossed 316 billion yen!

Because it's an animated film, its ticket price is the normal 1200 yen... However, its audience numbers are staggering, reaching 2350 million!

Nearly 20% of Japanese people went to the cinema to support this movie!

In another timeline, Godzilla 2014 grossed approximately 32 billion yen in Japan, a far cry from the 200 billion yen that Lu Zhiyuan had hoped for!
The Japanese film "Shin Godzilla," produced in 2016 and starring Satomi Ishihara, did quite well at the box office, reaching 80 billion yen.

But that's not enough.

If Lu Zhiyuan wants to reach a new height in box office revenue, he must learn from his strengths and make up for his weaknesses, and then create his own unique signature scenes.

A movie with memorable scenes is like a soul; it greatly increases its spread, spreading like a virus across the world.

of course.

While the Japanese film market is doing well, it is no longer a mainstream market compared to the rest of the world.

China, North America, and Europe are Lu Zhiyuan's three main strongholds.

Having directed so many films, Lu Zhiyuan has his own understanding of commercial cinema.

For a super special effects movie, a steady and balanced narrative is very important. It should not have a strong political stance, nor should it try to educate the audience.

Tell a story that is easy to understand, even as simple as a fairy tale, and that's enough.

……

The copyright of "Godzilla" belongs to Toho.

However, due to the poor box office performance of the Godzilla film series around 2003, Toho suspended the development of the entire series.

Yoshimitsu Sakano, who served as Akira Kurosawa's assistant director and directed "Godzilla vs. Hedora" in 1971, never gave up on the series and always sought to create sequels.

And a 3D version was created.

However, due to funding issues, they have been unable to find a reliable partner.

Seeing his persistence, Toho Company granted Yoshimitsu Sakano the 3D filming rights to "Godzilla" and asked him to raise the funds himself.

Toho Company does not assume any production risks.

As a result, the 3D filming rights for "Godzilla" fell into the hands of Yoshimitsu Sakano.

Therefore, after the huge success of "Real Steel 3" some time ago, Keiko Kitagawa approached Yoshimitsu Sakano, hoping to facilitate a collaboration between him and Zhiyuan Lu.

"Mr. Sakano, Director Lu is here!"

On their second day in Japan, Kitagawa Keiko took Lu Zhiyuan to visit Sakano Yoshimitsu.

This is not a matter of social status.

Rather, it's because Yoshimitsu Sakano is, after all, an 82-year-old man whose legs and feet are already very inconvenient.

If it weren't for his obsession with seeing a 3D version of Godzilla in his own hands... he would have retired long ago at this age.

They have even moved into a nursing home.

"Please!"

Yoshimitsu Sakano knew that Lu Zhiyuan was coming to visit today, so he had already had his house cleaned spotlessly.

He himself was dressed in very formal clothes. Although he had lost all his hair, the few strands he had left were styled to be shiny and smooth.

"Mr. Sakano, it's been a long time."

After Lu Zhiyuan came in, he shook hands with Yoshimitsu Sakano.

Then, the two parties sat down in the tea room.

The Japanese like to entertain distinguished guests in tea rooms. Although Lu Zhiyuan was a little uncomfortable sitting at a low height, he had to admit that it was a very ceremonial occasion.

This thing must have originated from China during the Tang Dynasty, right?
Although this kind of thing is no longer popular in China, coming to Japan to experience ancient etiquette is like experiencing a different kind of life.

"Director Lu, Dongbao Company has completely delegated the production rights to me. I can directly access all the resources of the company with just a word from you."

Toho Company provided the copyright, funding, and numerous extras.

Of course, this company also handled all the filming permits in Japan.

Even if Lu Zhiyuan wanted to film in some special locations, such as famous scenic spots or historical sites, Dongbao Company could help him arrange it.

The filming team, which is the core of the entire production process, is of course the team personally led by Lu Zhiyuan.

Dongbao Company wants to bring in people, but Lu Zhiyuan's side is unlikely to agree.

As for the filming budget... the total budget for the film is about 1.5 million US dollars, which is similar to that of Pacific Rim.

YD Pictures contributed 50%, Toho contributed 20%, and Universal Pictures contributed 30%.

As for the domestic companies... New Classics Media, Starlight Media, and Huayi Brothers, they have no right to interfere in this project.

Of course, when the movie is released, Lu Zhiyuan will give them enough publicity and distribution fees so that they can also make a profit.

None of the companies had any complaints about this distribution.

The movie "Art Students" made these companies a fortune.

A $500 million investment yields a $3000 million return.

Lu Zhiyuan completely ignored the project "Art Student 2," leaving it entirely to Zhuang Wenqiang to develop freely. This was a condition he had agreed to for Zhuang Wenqiang from the beginning.

If these companies want to continue investing, they should contact Zhuang Wenqiang.

As for project funding, Lu Zhiyuan will provide part of it, and given Zhuang Wenqiang's current popularity, he shouldn't lack funds for the rest.

"Don't worry, Mr. Sakano, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Lu Zhiyuan would stop at nothing to make a good movie.

Even if Yoshimitsu Sakano didn't say it, he would still try his best to make the most of Toho Company.

"Haha. Director Lu, you're different from what I imagined. You're such a straightforward young man."

Yoshimitsu Sakano and Zhiyuan Lu share the same interests: to make the movie "Godzilla" a classic.

In this way, Yoshimitsu Sakano could die without regret.

Lu Zhiyuan can add another brilliant chapter to his resume and strive for the best record in history.

There is no conflict of interest between the two.

At this moment, Yoshimitsu Sakano and Zhiyuan Lu discussed for a long time, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.

"Mr. Sakano, it's almost time, I should take my leave."

After discussing for about two hours, Lu Zhiyuan prepared to leave.

But at this moment, Yoshimitsu Sakano made a small request: "Director Lu, I have a favor to ask."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded: "Mr. Sakano, please speak."

Just moments ago, Yoshimitsu Sakano had been hunched over, but now he straightened his back with utmost seriousness and said to Lu Zhiyuan, "Godzilla is a Hollywood blockbuster. Casting Tom Hiddleston as the male lead will help it achieve better box office success in Europe and America. I have no objection to that."

"Moreover, Mr. Hiddleston plays Loki, the God of Mischief, in the Marvel series, and he is very popular worldwide."

After praising Tom Hiddleston a few times, Yoshimitsu Sakano changed the subject: "But, Director Lu, Godzilla is an Asian monster. I hope to include an Asian male character in the film."

"This character must be a positive figure, full of wisdom, with a resolute and decisive personality, and capable of taking on important responsibilities at crucial moments."

"Of course, they also have to be very handsome."

As Yoshimitsu Sakano made his request, Lu Zhiyuan quickly went through it in his mind.

He has good acting skills, good popularity, and is an actor with some influence worldwide.

Chow Yun-fat?
Tony Leung?
Stephen Chow?
As for Japanese male actors, Lu Zhiyuan didn't consider it too much.

Because, compared to Japanese actresses, Japanese actors have very low global recognition.

They're not even as good as the idol groups from neighboring South Korea.

Lu Zhiyuan couldn't think of a particularly suitable male actor, so he looked up at Yoshimitsu Sakano and said, "Mr. Sakano, do you have any recommendations? I can add them to the shortlist."

"Ha ha!"

Yoshimitsu Sakano couldn't help but laugh, his gaze fixed intently on Zhiyuan Lu: "Director Lu, have you forgotten yourself?"

Lu Zhiyuan really hadn't thought about himself.

He never considered becoming a professional actor.

At this moment, Keiko Kitagawa, who had been silently chatting with them, suddenly interjected, "Director Lu, we can play a married couple in the movie."

“You are Chinese, and I am Japanese. In the movie, you marry me. We are both members of Monarch, and we dedicate our lives to studying Godzilla.”

"And Zhang Ruonan could be your younger sister. Wouldn't that give her a suitable reason to secretly come to Japan to search for Godzilla's traces?"

This setting is more in line with the family culture in Asia.

However, Lu Zhiyuan sensed something was amiss.

Because he suddenly remembered that Keiko Kitagawa had become a world-class female star because of him.

Although she has never played a leading role, she has indeed gained a certain degree of fame worldwide.

No way?
Could it be that she was also poisoned?

I hope it doesn't happen!

“Mr. Sakano, I will consider your suggestion. But I think that to help our film achieve higher box office returns, perhaps we could add a Korean actor.”

China has Zhang Ruonan.

Japan has Kitagawa Keiko.

We're still missing a South Korean male actor. For example, Won Bin.

In this way, box office revenue in China, Japan, and South Korea should be guaranteed.

"No, I don't like Koreans!"

When the topic of Koreans came up, Yoshimitsu Sakano shook his head.

Out of politeness, he didn't say anything too harsh.

But deep down, he seems to look down on Koreans.

"Director Lu, I believe that you are the one who best represents the image of a high-quality Asian man."

In Yoshimitsu Sakano's eyes, Lu Zhiyuan would be the most outstanding Asian man in any era.

Elegant, artistic, talented, charming, serious and earnest, with strong ambition, and constantly striving to challenge herself.

He exudes the aura of a powerful figure.

Only a rapidly rising Chinese empire could nurture such a prodigy.

In present-day Japan, it is clear that young people no longer possess such vigor, ambition, determination to fight, and indomitable will.

Looking at Lu Zhiyuan's young face, Yoshimitsu Sakano began to reminisce about the Showa era.

Back then, the men of the Showa era, like Lu Zhiyuan, were full of passion and high spirits.

As for now... let's not even mention the otaku of the Heisei era.

"Mr. Sakano, thank you for your compliment. I will seriously and earnestly reconsider the Asian male role."

Filming hasn't officially started yet; there's still plenty of time.

Even if filming has already finished, a scene can still be added on the spot if the director has an idea.

But to be honest, Lu Zhiyuan doesn't really like being an actor.

Because he also knew that his acting skills were pretty average.

However, it was he who propelled the film "Art Students" to the highest box office record in the history of art films.

Because of him alone, the world has redefined the term "art student".

Elegant, obsessive, powerful, passionate, and single-minded!
Of course, the most important thing is to be handsome!

To put it bluntly, he is now undoubtedly Asia's number one superstar!

"Brother Kun, why don't you try writing a script first, and add a character to it? You can use my personality and physical characteristics as a reference."

Lu Zhiyuan assigned this task to Xin Yukun.

"receive."

Xin Yukun nodded.

If a script isn't revised dozens of times, is it still the Lu Zhiyuan he knows?
However, Xin Yukun seemed to enjoy it.

The more the script is revised, the more it proves his value and the more it proves that Lu Zhiyuan cannot do without him... Who else could tolerate Lu Zhiyuan's requirement to revise the script dozens of times for a single movie?

"Kitagawa, these next few days, take Director Lu to visit Toho's Godzilla Museum."

Toho has produced more than 30 Godzilla films, and its subsidiary Toho Art Productions even built the world's only Godzilla museum.

There are more than 80 Godzillas in the museum.

This should bring Lu Zhiyuan some fresh inspiration.

"Mr. Sakano, thank you for your hospitality. Well then, we'll take our leave."

Lu Zhiyuan and his group left Yoshimitsu Sakano's Japanese-style villa and returned to the center of Tokyo.

Keiko Kitagawa treated everyone to dinner again.

As someone's fiancée, shouldn't she be expected to go home and serve her husband?

To be honest, she treats people to meals a little too often.

"Kun-ge, look at Yuan-ge, he's always flirting with that Japanese girl. This Japanese girl treats us to big meals and drinks every day, she must have feelings for Yuan-ge."

"Just now, she even presumptuously suggested that she and Brother Yuan play a married couple in a movie."

"It's really disgusting."

Zhang Ruonan felt that she was the leading lady, so why didn't she enjoy any of the treatment of a leading lady after coming to Japan?
He was even mocked by Keiko Kitagawa, a Japanese girl, for having short legs, not being a dance student, and running like Ultraman Seven.
This is simply unreasonable!
She was really angry.

"This is Japanese hospitality. Don't overthink it."

Xin Yukun told Zhang Ruonan to go aside.

none of your business?

Our brother Yuan can't enjoy this in the country, so why not come to Japan to enjoy it?
A Japanese girl encounters a brilliant scholar from the Chinese Empire and offers herself to him—this is perfectly normal. It aligns with the ancient tradition of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

"I think you took a bribe from her. Don't think I didn't see it; that Japanese girl's manager slipped you a black card."

That black card, although it was written in Japanese.

But when Chinese people read Japanese, they can basically understand some of the meaning by guessing and deciphering.

This card is clearly a VIP card for a brothel.

Whether Lu Zhiyuan was cheating on her or not, Zhang Ruonan didn't know for the time being, but Kun Ge didn't even pretend, which Zhang Ruonan found extremely contemptible.

"What do kids know? Get out of here."

Xin Yukun waved his hand, telling Zhang Ruonan to stop talking nonsense.

This is part of location scouting; exploring the local customs and culture can provide a lot of inspiration when writing a script.

"It's weird if I believe you."

Zhang Ruonan made a face at Xin Yukun, then turned around and sent a message to Hanikezi: "Hani, ask the school for leave and come to Japan quickly."

"If you don't come soon, your teacher might find you a Japanese wife!"

What Japanese teacher's wife?
It must be Keiko Kitagawa, that Japanese girl.

Don't even think about it!

Upon receiving the message, Hanikezi immediately thought of Kitagawa Keiko, with whom she had a strained relationship: "I'll ask for leave right now, go to the airport this afternoon to buy a ticket, and I'll be there by 8 pm. Wait for me!"

……

at the same time.

After Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan reached an agreement, they slept side by side that night, sharing the same bed, and instantly became best friends.

The next morning, the two walked hand in hand, conspicuously choosing clothes in the mall, deliberately getting photographed by paparazzi.

They were also planning ahead.

Now that they've chosen to be best friends, Gao Yuanyuan will definitely be visiting Lu Zhiyuan's home frequently from now on...

To avoid paparazzi spreading rumors about Gao Yuanyuan and Lu Zhiyuan, Dilraba took the initiative and became best friends with Gao Yuanyuan first.

It's perfectly normal for best friends to visit each other's homes, right?
Besides, they're both planning to retire; one will become a new energy tycoon, and the other a chip tycoon, directly entering the technology industry.

"Xiao Gao, your temperament is fresh and elegant, and you look even better in white."

Although they became best friends, Dilraba decided to take different paths from Gao Yuanyuan.

With her fair skin and alluring features, she looks even better in black, adopting a sexy style.

Gao Yuanyuan is quiet and elegant, and she wears white and light green clothes, which give her a fresh and natural look, and she prefers a homey style.

The two of them can give Lu Zhiyuan a completely different and brand-new experience.

This distracted Lu Zhiyuan from going to find a third woman!
"Sister, that's a great idea. When he comes back, we'll seduce him..."

Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan were strolling around the mall when many people recognized them.

But this is a high-end shopping mall, where a single piece of clothing can easily cost several thousand, or even over ten thousand. Ordinary people would never come to such a place to buy clothes.

People who come to places like this are usually quite well-mannered. Even if they want to follow celebrities, they are usually polite and won't shout or yell.

The waiters are also more considerate to the guests, and even when they encounter fans of celebrities, they will politely ask them to leave.

Do not disturb each other.

Everyone here is a respectable person. Even if they whisper behind each other's backs and say the most hurtful things, they will still be very restrained on the surface.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan didn't even care about appearances anymore. She grabbed Reba's hand and was almost jumping up and down in a panic: "Sister, look at that big screen in the center of the mall."

"What's wrong? Why are you so nervous? Is the Earth going to explode?"

Dilraba was speechless.

Why is Gao Yuanyuan so easily startled?

The next moment, Dilraba followed Gao Yuanyuan's gaze and saw a song appearing on the MTV chart on the big screen.

The host is introducing the song: "Next, I'm going to sing you a really nice new song."

"This is Jing Tian's new song, which was released last week. This song is amazing; it immediately topped the MTV charts upon its release."

"This situation reminds me of the phenomenal scene when Jing Tian released her single 'Possible' in 2009."

"Back then, the person who produced Jing Tian's music video was none other than the renowned director Lu Zhiyuan. In the following years, Jing Tian temporarily left the music scene and entered the film industry."

"We have all seen Jing Tian's achievements in the film industry. Her role as Ms. T in the 'Real Steel' series is heroic, intelligent, and represents the independent woman of the new era."

"Alright, enough of this small talk."

"Next, let's enjoy this new song brought to us by Jing Tian. It was also written and composed by the famous director Lu Zhiyuan. Welcome to listen to 'A Gift to Miss Jing on a Certain Day in a Certain Month of a Certain Year'!"

What the hell?

Was it given to Miss Jing on a certain date?
How could Lu Zhiyuan possibly write a song like this for Jing Tian?

"Sister, I have a bad feeling."

Gao Yuanyuan's palms were sweating with nervousness.

She spent 5 million US dollars to buy a ticket to be a mistress. She finally became best friends with Dilraba and was just waiting for Lu Zhiyuan to come back so they could consummate their marriage.

This completely severed the relationship between the three of them.

Before she could even offer herself up, Jing Tian stabbed her in the back.

It really made her angry and cold.

"Don't just say it's you. I also have a bad feeling about this."

Reba was also very uncomfortable.

She had no idea when Lu Zhiyuan had ever written a song for Jing Tian.

"Given to Miss Jing on a Certain Day in a Certain Month of a Certain Year"... Just from the song title, you can tell that this is a love song.

……

"Your voice solved the mystery of the story and left a promise that will last for ten thousand years."

"You are under the big tree, wearing a red dress, holding the rain in your hands."

"I cried and laughed, but everything else is still you."

……

The music video started playing on the big screen.

Jing Tian must have hired a million-dollar sound engineer to create that sweet voice, which made Dilraba sneer.

However, the appearance of the lyrics and the camera made Dilraba forget to laugh and her heart skipped a beat.

Because the scenes in the music video were so familiar to Dilraba.

She had dreamed about it countless times in her dreams.

However, every time she dreamed, she couldn't see who the female protagonist in the story was... it was definitely not her.

This time, she saw it!
It's Jing Tian!
It really made her furious and trembling!
……

In the music video.

Wearing a red dress, Jing Tian quickly weaved through the crowd on the Xi'an city wall.

She was extremely beautiful, with snow-white skin and a captivating figure. Walking in a crowd, she stood out from everyone else.

She was so beautiful that she was immediately noticed.

Just then, someone called out to her.

"Wait a minute, don't walk so fast!"

Hearing the voice behind her, Jing Tian subconsciously turned her head, but in the vast sea of ​​people, she couldn't find anyone at all.

A hint of doubt appeared on her face as she continued walking forward.

After a while, it suddenly started to rain... The crowd gradually dispersed, leaving only two people on the entire Xi'an city wall.

One is Jing Tian.

The other one, judging from his back, is a man.

……

Seeing this, Gao Yuanyuan squeezed Reba's little hand: "Sister, doesn't this man's back look a bit like Zhiyuan?"

"It does look somewhat like him, but it's definitely not him."

Dilraba stared at the screen for a while, almost biting her lip until it bled, then shook her head and said righteously, "My husband doesn't like to put his hands in his pockets. Generally, he prefers to put his left hand in his pocket and hold his phone in his right. Besides, his legs are longer than the guy in the music video, and his back view is more dashing."

Although the man in the music video is not Lu Zhiyuan, Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan both sensed Jing Tian's sinister intentions.

……

In the music video.

A torrential downpour began.

Jing Tian's hair was soaked, and she ran downstairs in a disheveled state.

Not long after, she and that man appeared together under a big tree, coincidentally finding shelter from the rain under one of the trees.

The man never showed his face.

However, he was wearing a white shirt with small paint stains on the collar.

Clearly, he is an art student who may have just been drawing at home and came out for some fresh air in the evening, walking on the Xi'an city wall.

Did you bring an umbrella?

The man spoke.

His voice was unhurried, with a distinct Jiangnan accent, lacking distinction between nasal and alveolar consonants. Yet, his intonation was melodious and possessed a unique charm.

It's Lu Zhiyuan's voice!
Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan were so angry they felt like their scalps were about to explode.

The two exchanged a glance and said in unison, "This voice was definitely edited with AI!"

At this moment, the man who resembled Lu Zhiyuan continued speaking: "A long time ago, on the Xi'an city wall, I also met someone who stayed with me to shelter from the rain. Was that you?"

At this moment, memories of the past resurfaced!
In the music video, the filters have changed, and a soft mist style of visual language reminiscent of natural herbal remedies has emerged.

The camera is telling the story of the past.

A girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old, carrying a schoolbag, met a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old, who was carrying a drawing board.

I don't know how many years ago, the two of them also took shelter from the rain under the same big tree.

At this moment, the two images on the screen gradually overlapped.

"The rain has almost stopped, I'll be going now."

The man who resembled Lu Zhiyuan, although he did not show his face, spoke in the exact same tone as Lu Zhiyuan, plus the AI-edited voice.

It's amazing!

"Hey, what's your name?"

Jing Tian called out to the figure that had turned away.

The figure didn't turn around, but waved with a smile: "I'll tell you next time we meet."

What a dashing and carefree man.

He actually managed to refuse when a stunningly beautiful woman like Jing Tian tried to chat him up.

Many people who watched this music video probably criticized the character for being pretentious... but only Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan know that Lu Zhiyuan is exactly that kind of person.

His "next time" was just an excuse.

He completely ignores any strangers, no matter how beautiful they are!
That's just how aloof I am!

……

But Jing Tian's memory went back to when she was 16 years old.

It seems that someone else once said the same thing to her.

……

"If we miss each other again, and I dare not hold your hand, how lonely I will be, waiting for the red thread of fate to come..."

"If I could, I would like to go back to the day we met."

"Let time stop that rain, I just want to hold the evidence of you by my side!"

"Kiss your breath!"

As the storyline of the music video continues, the man who resembles Lu Zhiyuan is hit and killed by a car after going outside.

So Jing Tian rushed over and watched in disbelief as the man was carried away by an ambulance.

She felt a sudden pang of heartache, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to take a taxi to the hospital.

Jing Tian originally wanted to ask about the extent of the other person's injuries.
To her surprise, she saw the family members outside weeping bitterly.

For a moment, she felt that time had slowed down. A nurse just dropped a pen from her pocket, which fell to the ground and jingled for a long time.

And there was a buzzing sound in her ears, for some unknown reason.

After a while, the flow of time in the video returned to normal.

……

"Fuck, fuck, fuck!"

One of the family members was crying outside the ward. Reba glanced at him and her vision went black.

Because Jing Tian found an actress who looked somewhat like her... Dilraba was furious.

The actress was now crying her heart out: "Brother, come back! Brother, your wife has come to see you..."

Then, the actress asked Jing Tian blankly, "Are you my brother's girlfriend?"

"I'm not."

Jing Tian shook his head.

The actress suddenly burst into tears: "You're lying! My brother's room is full of your photos! He even wrote a song for you."

……

Camera switch.

Jing Tian returned to the other party's home.

This should mean the funeral is over.

The other party's sister found a DVD for Jing Tian with a line written on it: "Presented to Miss Jing on a certain day of a certain month of a certain year!"
Jing Tian was filled with doubt. She found an old-fashioned DVD player and opened the disc.

Above are a series of photographs.

It's a photo of the two of them together, smiling brightly and happily.

It turns out they used to be a couple.

However, Jing Tian fell ill and suffered from amnesia every day, making the plot resemble "Groundhog Day".

In order to help Jing Tian regain her memories, the male protagonist can only come to the Xi'an city wall again and again to reunite with her, and then stand under the same tree with her on a rainy day.

Every time I leave.

He would always say, "I'll tell you next time we meet."

……

"In the blink of an eye, you promised that it would never change!"

"You under the big tree, in a red dress, holding rain in your hands!"

Whether you cry or laugh, it's still you!

"If we miss each other again, I won't dare to hold your hand..."

……

In the music video, when she sang this line, Jing Tian burst into tears!

Because they didn't hold hands.

The male protagonist is dead!
……

At this moment, the aesthetics of tragedy reached their peak!
The male lead in the music video, portrayed as perfectly affectionate, handsome, and gentle... is dead!
……

"If possible, in the vast sea of ​​people, we would meet at first glance, even after a thousand years."

"Turning around in the moonlight, there you are!"

……

The music gradually faded away.

The music video's storyline came to an end, with Jing Tian once again standing on the Xi'an city wall, quickly weaving through the crowd.

She waited silently, hoping for a miracle.

"Wait a minute, don't walk so fast!"

At that very moment, a familiar voice called out to her from behind.

It was Lu Zhiyuan's voice.

Jing Tian turned her head away instantly.

In the sunset, she saw a person walking up the Xi'an city wall... However, the sunlight was a bit too bright, making it difficult for her to see clearly for a moment.

The music video ends here.

The lingering aftertaste is ambiguous and mysterious, making one eager to know the answer.

……

Many people in the mall also saw the music video at the same time.

Some of the more sensitive young girls already had tears welling up in their eyes.

It must be said that this kind of music video, full of tragic aesthetics, with its subtle sentimentality and regret, can sometimes really touch people's hearts.

However, for Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan... this is no longer just touching, it's like putting a green hat on their heads!
At the same time, the two of them also heard some very harsh words.

"By the way, don't you guys think the male lead's voice sounds a bit like Li Wen's?"

The Chinese version of the film "Art Students" has been re-dubbed, and the voice of the character Li Wen was done by Lu Zhiyuan himself.

Compared to those standard broadcasting voices, Lu Zhiyuan, being from Zhejiang, had a slight accent, and his standard Mandarin was not on the same level as the others.

It is precisely because his voice stands out so much among a group of broadcasters that it is so memorable.

At this moment, this memorable voice began to fill the music video with all sorts of untold stories!
"You'd been better off not saying it, the more I hear it, the more it sounds like it!"

"Li Wen, isn't that the actor Yuan Ge played?"

"Yuan Ge and Jing Tian have been friends for a long time. Yuan Ge even directed the music video for Jing Tian's song 'Maybe,' and he also wrote the lyrics and music!"

"And now, Brother Yuan has written another song for Jing Tian, ​​in the same style, full of sadness and regret. The song title is also so ambiguous, called 'Given to Miss Jing on a Certain Day of a Certain Month of a Certain Year'."

"There's definitely something wrong with those two!"

A group of young girls were analyzing the situation.

They felt they were getting closer and closer to the truth.

"That can't be right... Didn't Brother Yuan go to Tokyo to film a movie? He's not dead!"

"Besides, what kind of personality does Brother Yuan have? A historically great director like him is surrounded by female stars like bees. He's not some innocent young man, how could he possibly be like a simp and write a song like this for Jing Tian?"

"That's not his style!"

"Besides, songwriting is songwriting... his personality is already known in the industry, people say he's completely like a robot, aloof to death!"

"That fits my stereotype of him."

At this point, some people raised different opinions.

After all, given Lu Zhiyuan's status, why would he need to be anyone's lapdog and try to win their favor?

Totally unnecessary.

Moreover, as everyone knows, Lu Zhiyuan and Dilraba have been officially dating for a year.

"Don't take the music video too seriously."

"Maybe Jing Tian is trying to create hype! Yuan Ge's 'Art Student' is so popular, if a female celebrity gets involved in a scandal with him, her popularity will skyrocket!"

"Jing Tian has lost Yuan Ge and is now making bad movies, almost flopping to the core. Yuan Ge is too lazy to even bother with her, so she wants to associate herself with Yuan Ge again to create some hype."

"Besides creating on-screen couples, what else can these female celebrities do?"

well said!
Great point!
Upon hearing this, Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but want to stand up and applaud.

They didn't feel offended... Anyway, they were already planning to leave the industry, so the criticism wouldn't affect them.

Even so, this song still made them feel like they had a fishbone stuck in their throat, so disgusted that they could hardly swallow it!
"Sister, the best we can do now is to get things settled. I've already found someone to handle our private equity fund. What do you think would be a good name for it?"

$1 billion, split 50/50!
From now on, if the two of them were to fight amongst themselves, they would have to consider how much they would lose!
Reba thought for a moment and said, "According to our family's naming rules, this product should be named using the first letters of our two names. In that case, let's call it the DG Fund."

"Considering that the main function of this private equity fund is to support the two of us in raising our children in the future."

"So, the name of this fund will be the DG Children's Welfare Fund."

Child Welfare Fund.

However, it is not necessarily a public welfare fund for children.

The children of myself and Lu Zhiyuan are also children, and the welfare fund prepared for them... can't it be called a children's welfare fund?

"Considering that Nvidia's market value is currently only over $70 billion, our $10 billion is enough to make us the third largest shareholder of the company, so we will definitely make a takeover bid."

"To avoid a takeover bid, I suggest we split this private equity fund into 10 smaller ones and buy in gradually, keeping it discreet and not revealing our identities."

Products 1 through 5 of the DG Children's Welfare Fund belong to Reba.

Products No. 6-10 of the DG Children's Welfare Fund belong to Gao Yuanyuan!
"Sister, that's a good decision. After we finish eating, I'll take you to deal with this money."

Gao Yuanyuan felt that there was no time to lose and that she had to get these things sorted out as soon as possible to secure her position as the second sister-in-law!
Jing Tian is absolutely ruthless!

They gave them such a big surprise without saying a word!
This song has only just been released, and many people haven't seen it yet.

After this song becomes a sensation online, some of the things that happened back then may be dug up.

After all, there are no secrets in the entertainment industry.

Although Lu Zhiyuan's influence in China could silence top figures, company bosses, and A-list celebrities, preventing them from speaking out...

However, he couldn't control the people under him.

Many gossip stories are spread by these ordinary staff members.

For them, it was just an ordinary job.

If you don't want to work in the entertainment industry, you can find work elsewhere.

No matter how extensive Lu Zhiyuan's connections and how powerful he is in the entertainment industry, he can't control these ordinary working people!

"Xiao Gao, don't panic."

"At most, Jing Tian's actions will only make me look like a clown. But I don't care... The more she ruins me, the more my husband will pity me!"

If Dilraba were still a young girl, she definitely wouldn't be able to stand being ridiculed like this, and even have Lu Zhiyuan's old songs used to slap her in the face.

However, after accumulating a net worth of billions, her mindset completely changed.

These rumors and gossip are nothing but minor setbacks; they cannot shake her position at all.

She only believes in one principle.

Where money flows, love flows.

Lu Zhiyuan entrusted her with managing the family company... This trust is better than any false sweet words!

……

That afternoon.

After Dilraba sold all her shares in Huayi Brothers, she used the 8 million RMB she received to buy shares in LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

[LONGi Green Energy] This company has experienced a severe drop in price in the past few days, and Reba has directly invested a large amount of money to buy it under these circumstances.

They forcibly pulled this stock back up from its downward trend... causing its turnover rate to increase several times over.

In just one day, she acquired 5% of the company's shares, directly raising her bid!

"Sister, what you're doing isn't very rational."

Gao Yuanyuan felt that Reba had suddenly become very fierce and aggressive, which must have been caused by Jing Tian in the morning.

"I am perfectly rational now!"

Dilraba shook her head!

Even though she's no longer in the entertainment industry, she still needs a calling card to tell the world that she has a powerful social status!

He is worthy of Lu Zhiyuan!

Tell Jing Tian not to come... lest we all fall out and embarrass ourselves!
A star shareholder of a leading new energy company!
Today, she only invested 2 million yuan and bought 5% of the shares. She directly raised her bid, and it will definitely cause a sensation in the entire capital market in less than three days.

Then, she went from being a big star in the entertainment section to a prominent figure in the financial sector!
This transformation...

Essentially, Liu Xiaoqing has become Dong Mingzhu!

Social influence and personal reputation will not only not depreciate, but may even be enhanced.

Next, she plans to acquire other energy-related companies.

For example, Yangtze River Hydropower, nuclear power companies, and various lithium mining companies... As Lu Zhiyuan said, energy is the underlying logic that changes the world!

She trusted her husband's judgment!
Jing Tian, ​​you want to fight... I'll fight you to the very end!
You have military enterprises, I have energy companies, let's see who will dominate the future!

(End of this chapter)