The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 295 MonsterVerse Crossover! Another series begins!

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In another time and space, compared to those monster movies full of explosive effects, the movie "Godzilla" is different.

The film's visual style and artistic beauty are very restrained.

Rather than calling it a sci-fi blockbuster, it's more accurate to describe it as a disaster art film.

Director Gareth Edwards extensively borrowed from Spielberg's "Jaws" in his approach to storytelling in this film.

The fleeting glimpse of fear whetted the audience's appetite.

If this were an art film, Lu Zhiyuan would be willing to give this director a record-breaking score of 90!

However, Godzilla is not an art film, but a visual blockbuster.

The director built up anticipation for so long, but for impatient teenage viewers, it was like playing a trick on them.

Many people go to the cinema, spend 100 yuan to buy a 3D IMAX ticket, not to see the struggle of humanity, but to see monsters fighting each other!
It whetted the audience's appetite but failed to meet their expectations.

This is the biggest point of contention in this movie!
It was also a place where the box office was unsuccessful.

Lu Zhiyuan had a feeling that director Gareth Edwards' ideas were very similar to his own when he was making "Upgrade".

At that time, Lu Zhiyuan had just won the Palme d'Or, and his understanding of commercial blockbusters was not yet fully developed.

He always felt that creating a huge gimmick and adding a distinctive cyberpunk style would lead to huge box office success.

In fact, he did achieve great success!
The movie "Upgrade" grossed nearly $5.6 million worldwide.

However, if he were to travel back in time now and film it again...

He was confident that by cutting out a lot of unnecessary plot points and focusing all the conflict on the super cool AI fights, and significantly enhancing the fight scenes of the AI ​​warriors, the box office would definitely be higher.

After all, most viewers go to the cinema just to have some fun!
They don't care about the real-world educational significance of the story's background, nor do they care about any dystopian narrative.

……

"Honey, after we finish our work here, when are we going back?"

Dilraba knew that Lu Zhiyuan was a workaholic.

He certainly wouldn't be in the mood to travel until the movie is finished.

Instead of being distracted, it would be better to go back to Yanjing and wait for Lu Zhiyuan to spend at least two months with him after the movie is finished.

At that time, I had just finished my studies.

These two months are just the right time to go on a honeymoon!
"If you like it here, we can stay here until after New Year's Day."

To everyone's surprise, Lu Zhiyuan was surprisingly understanding at this moment.

what's the situation?
Upon hearing this, Dilraba was taken aback.

So unscientific!
Our robot director actually offered to vacation with me here?
"Schwarzschild went home for Christmas. I gave him a 10-day vacation."

Seeing Dilraba looking over like a curious child, Lu Zhiyuan shrugged helplessly.

Previously, Lu Zhiyuan's films would usually complete all post-production by October.

For Schwarzschild, the visual effects guru, the next six months will be his vacation.

He can play until February of next year, until after the Chinese New Year.

This year, Lu Zhiyuan changed the film's release date, choosing to release it during the summer vacation... As a result, not only did he need to make adjustments, but the vacations of the entire company team also had to be adjusted accordingly.

Other holidays are fine.

For Europeans and Americans, Christmas is like Chinese New Year; Schwarzschild would definitely take time off to go home and reunite with his family!
"Thank you, Uncle Schwarzschild!"

Dilraba couldn't help but laugh when she heard this reason.

She winked her bright eyes at Lu Zhiyuan and grinned mischievously, "Honey, you know what's going on these days!"

Before you get pregnant, you have to keep having sex!
……

The following week.

Lu Zhiyuan didn't feel relaxed at all during the vacation; in fact, he really wanted to go back to work, preferably leaving early and returning late every day.

Hey!
When a man and woman are in love, it's not because of tender feelings and a natural progression, but because of having a child... Lu Zhiyuan didn't know how Reba felt, but he found it rather dull.

"Honey, where do you want to go at this hour? Come back quickly! Don't waste time! Every day is precious."

Lu Zhiyuan wanted to go downstairs for a stroll, but as soon as he opened the door, Reba pulled him back and closed the door with her heel.

Then, just push it down.

……

In the next room.

A mother and daughter are having a heart-to-heart talk.

"Qiqi, you'll be a senior in college after this semester ends. What are you planning to do after graduation? You don't really want to become a star, do you?"

“My parents are ordinary people. The entertainment industry is a very complex place. For an ordinary family like ours to want to enter the entertainment industry, to put it bluntly, it’s a bit of a pipe dream.”

"Besides, your high school grades were so bad, and you didn't even go to a prestigious performing arts school. Why don't you take the exams to get your accountant and teacher certifications next?"

"That way, after you graduate, no matter what you do, having a certificate in hand will give you an edge over others."

"Are you right?"

Both mother and daughter are ordinary people, the only difference being that they are both very good-looking, with big eyes and fair skin.

This girl, in particular, bears a striking resemblance to Gao Yuanyuan.

Her name is Chen Yuqi, a third-year student majoring in performing arts at a third-tier university!

Students majoring in performing arts at third-tier universities... In most people's eyes, this major is no different from scamming money.

However, Chen Yuqi has been a talented singer and dancer since childhood, with exceptional performing talent. In particular, her big eyes are exceptionally bright, fresh, and natural, making them highly recognizable.

"Mom, I'll do whatever you say!"

Although Chen Yuqi readily agreed, she also decided to take the teacher qualification exam and the accountant qualification exam in the next few semesters.

However, she was still thinking that after graduation, she would go to Hengdian or some film and television city to try her luck.

"Well, that's good."

Hearing this, Mom smiled with satisfaction: "I brought you out to play this time, to see the mountains and grasslands here. I wanted to teach you a lesson: the most important thing is to be down-to-earth and not to aim too high."

"Mom, I know!"

Chen Yuqi nodded obediently, but in her heart she thought, "If I have the chance, I still want to be a big star!"

Born in 92, Dilraba has already become the first leading actress in film history.

Why can't I?

Dilraba has big eyes, and so do I!
Besides, after starring in "Art Students", Gao Yuanyuan's career as an actress was already perfect, and she chose to take her final bow and leave.

I look so much like Gao Yuanyuan, I could totally take her place in the entertainment industry!

If I had the chance, I could also play Zhou Zhiruo!
"Qiqi, Mom knows exactly what you're thinking. You're waiting for the next audition by the famous director Lu Zhiyuan."

"I've heard the news."

Seeing Chen Yuqi's perfunctory expression, her mother shook her head, fully aware of what her daughter was thinking.

In an effort to generate buzz for "Mojin: The Lost Legend," Lu Zhiyuan has begun releasing information that many supporting roles in the film will be filled through open auditions.

Open auditions can significantly increase the film's publicity.

This will save at least tens of millions of yuan in advertising costs.

In addition, open auditions can also identify some new actors, giving them more opportunities to stand out.

During this voting competition, the audience will feel a great sense of participation.

When the movie is released, there's a very high probability that people will buy a ticket just to see how the actor they chose performs.

If the actor's performance is excellent, then these viewers will have a great sense of participation, and may even experience a kind of nurturing joy.

This will greatly increase the probability of buying tickets repeatedly!
This is a very sophisticated way of exploiting the public in the entertainment industry.

Although Lu Zhiyuan had not participated in it himself, he had heard about it.

As the company's boss, as long as Lu Zhiyuan proposes a feasible plan, the company's publicity department will naturally handle the specific implementation.

"Mom, I just want to give it a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll follow your advice and take the accountant qualification exam and the teacher qualification exam."

"Don't worry, I have hands and feet, I'm sure I can find a job to support myself."

For a student from an ordinary family majoring in performing arts at a third-tier university, entering the entertainment industry is no different from winning the lottery.

However, buying a lottery ticket costs two yuan.

Go to the audition for Lu Zhiyuan's new movie, it's free.

There's no harm in giving it a try.

Chen Yuqi felt that she had a great advantage in terms of appearance, and she would never be satisfied if she didn't give it a try.

"You silly girl, I can't argue with you."

The mother smiled and shook her head, completely disapproving of Chen Yuqi's path to stardom.

However, if Chen Yuqi were to experience a painful ordeal, she would learn the true meaning of reality!
Once she comes to her senses, she will settle down to find a job, get married, have children, and live a peaceful and uneventful life.

"Mmm, mmm~~"

The mother and daughter were chatting when they heard a particularly embarrassing sound coming from next door.

"Mom, let's go out for a walk. We rarely get to travel, let's not stay in the hotel all day."

After Chen Yuqi finished speaking, she prepared to leave.

As she passed by her neighbors, she cursed them inwardly. "Will those two scoundrels ever stop? How many times has this happened since this morning? Can't they just give me a break?"
hateful!

A girl as pretty as me, yet no one pursues me.

……

A week later.

Lu Zhiyuan felt aches and pains in his back. If he didn't return to Yanjing soon, he might start to hate women!

Meat is delicious.

But nobody can stand eating meat every day!

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan really wanted to drink a cup of jasmine tea to cleanse his palate.

"Honey, I can feel it, I'm sure I'm pregnant!"

On the way to Yanjing, Dilraba would touch her belly from time to time, her face full of anticipation: "If I get pregnant, let's name this child [Lucky], what do you think?"

Frederick Edwin Church was a key figure of the second generation of the Hudson River School and an outstanding representative of the "Radiance" school.

Dilraba felt that he was about to be reincarnated into her belly!
During this period, Lu Zhiyuan used a lot of the Hudson River School style in the Yading Scenic Area to create the sacredness of Godzilla's light and shadow.

Reba also learned a little about some of the representative figures of this school of painting.

Lu Zhiyuan told Reba that among the Hudson River School of painting, he most admired Church!

Church has the best eye for painting in the world!

Moreover, Church was an absolute genius, having been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Design at the age of 22!
Most people at this age have just graduated from university, but some have already become academicians!

Moreover, the name [Lucucci] is a completely Chinese name!

Simply perfect!
……

After the New Year's Day holiday.

Schwarzschild also returned from the United States and threw himself back into his busy work.

"Schwarzschild, help me create an ancient battle scene between Godzilla and the MUTO. Also, you need to pay attention to the lighting; it needs to have a special kind of sacredness. Can you do that?"

Upon arriving at the "Event Horizon," Lu Zhiyuan immediately relayed his visual requirements for the film to Schwarzschild.

Without saying a word, he took out his painting and asked Schwarzschild to transform the static painting into a dynamic special effects rendering!

"Boss, I'm kneeling before you!"

"Do you know that if you say one thing, I'll have to work overtime for a month?"

Schwarzschild began to pour out his grievances to Lu Zhiyuan.

Lu Zhiyuan snorted coldly and said irritably, "Schwarzschild, do you take me for some clueless layman? How much time did Arnold, this physics renderer, save for 'Gravity'?"

"Especially in terms of complex lighting and reflection capabilities, this physical renderer is many times more realistic than the one you used before."

For special effects, realism is very important.

The rendering processor that Lu Zhiyuan used before, although it had good effects and was even much faster than the Arnold renderer, was still quite good.

But for movies, speed is useless.

It must be realistic enough, and the lighting must be believable enough.

Most rendering processors simply cannot do this and require repeated debugging, which greatly wastes Lu Zhiyuan's time.

The Arnold rendering processor is completely different.

What you see is what you get!
The results of parameter adjustment are very linear and highly predictable.

As a director, Lu Zhiyuan no longer needs to spend a lot of time studying those obscure and difficult-to-understand parameters.

This software is absolutely amazing!

This is especially true for directors like Lu Zhiyuan, who have some basic skills but are not particularly professional.

"Boss, I feel like I'm about to lose my job."

Upon hearing this, Schwarzschild let out a wail.

His main job used to be to help Lu Zhiyuan debug those obscure and difficult parameters as a professional.

Now with this software, Lu Zhiyuan can even adjust the parameters himself.

His role in the company has been reduced by 50%!

"So you need to work harder. Don't take leave so often to travel the world, and don't learn Kun's bad habits."

Lu Zhiyuan patted Schwarzschild on the shoulder, telling him to do a good job for him.

Especially during this year's Spring Festival.

The company's duty roster was entirely handed over to Schwarzschild and a few other foreigners.

Anyway, foreigners don't celebrate the Spring Festival.

This year's Spring Festival came exceptionally early, with Lunar New Year's Eve falling at the end of January.

Since Lu Zhiyuan's parents have moved back to their hometown, Lu Zhiyuan will not need to go to Xi'an for the Spring Festival this year, nor will he need to face Jing Tian.

This relieved him.

However, after Reba started her winter vacation, she should have gone back to her hometown to rest for a while, as is usually the case.

But Reba just wouldn't leave.

Hanikezi and Nazha have already returned to their hometown and started their vacation.

Lu Zhiyuan knew exactly what Reba was thinking.

She wanted to go home with me for the Chinese New Year.

……

1 month 27 number.

With three days left until the Chinese New Year, Lu Zhiyuan took Reba back to his hometown.

His house in his hometown was eventually demolished.

He became the envy of everyone on the internet for receiving compensation for his demolished property!

However, for him now, the few resettlement houses he received after the demolition are meaningless.

Lu Zhiyuan arrived at his new home... After the old house was demolished, his parents bought a detached villa in the city center.

Anyway, Lu Zhiyuan's son has more money than he can spend, and he provides his parents with 1000 million yuan in retirement funds every year.

"Ding dong~"

Standing at the door of his new home, Lu Zhiyuan rang the doorbell.

Soon, the door opened, and her parents were dressed very neatly, clearly having prepared carefully in advance.

His mother even wore a very expensive-looking gold and jade Buddha pendant around her neck... Lu Zhiyuan vaguely remembered that this was the favorite accessory of one of his wealthy relatives who owned a factory.

They look very rich.

"Dad, Mom!"

Before Lu Zhiyuan could speak, Reba spoke first, enthusiastically carrying the gift box inside: "Dad, Mom, we're back!"

"Hey, good!"

Lu Zhiyuan's mother was especially happy to see Reba.

This daughter-in-law is much more likable than Jing Tian; she exudes enthusiasm and has an initiative to desperately integrate into the family.

Although Jing Tian was quite nice and tried her best to lower her pride to please them, there was always a feeling that she was acting.

This made Lu Zhiyuan's parents somewhat resentful!
Dilraba is different.

Despite being the first leading lady in film history, there was absolutely no trace of acting on her part.

……

As soon as Dilraba entered the room, she immediately got into character, perfectly portraying the role of a dutiful daughter-in-law!
At least, Lu Zhiyuan's parents were very satisfied.

"Ah Yuan, how long are you planning to stay this time?"

Lu Zhiyuan was sitting on the sofa with his father when his father casually asked a question.

Otherwise, the father and son would have nothing to say to each other.

"I'll leave after the New Year. There's a ton of stuff waiting for me at the company. And, as you know, I've never been very good at dealing with these social niceties."

Lu Zhiyuan told the truth.

Previously, he was introverted and didn't like interacting with people.

Now, he holds a transcendent position, and others dare not easily approach him.

"Leaving right after the New Year? Then you'll still have to have the New Year's Eve dinner, right?"

When we lived in Xi'an, the New Year's Eve dinner was just a casual meal for the family. But back in my hometown, the New Year's Eve dinner became a family reunion.

I wonder how many people will come!

Lu Zhiyuan could easily imagine what would happen next, which made him want to buy a plane ticket and fly back to Yanjing.

However, I still have to give my dad face.

"I want to eat."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded, then looked at Reba in the kitchen and added, "Reba has prepared a lot of red envelopes, which will be distributed to the children of our relatives."

Hearing this, Dad hummed in response but didn't say anything.

In previous years, relatives and friends might have cared a lot about whether or not to give red envelopes. But this year, everyone has made a fortune from land expropriation compensation; they're all rich!

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan didn't like playing cards or mahjong.

Otherwise, he would know how much those people were betting at the gambling table.

……

In the kitchen.

“Reba, this is your first time home, and Mom has prepared some gifts for you.”

After saying that, Lu Zhiyuan's mother pulled Reba back to her room and then took out a set of gold jewelry.

These gold jewelry pieces were packaged in a very antique sandalwood box.

It has everything.

When Reba took it, it felt heavy, and she almost dropped it.

It weighs at least 10 jin!
"Gold prices were relatively cheap this year, so I couldn't resist buying a little more." Gold prices fell by nearly 30% from the beginning to the end of 2013.

Lu Zhiyuan's mother didn't pay much attention to the price of gold before. She vaguely remembered that at the beginning of the year, one gram of gold was around 300 yuan.

Who knew that a few days ago when she went shopping, she suddenly discovered that a gram of gold only costs a little over 230 yuan.

It just so happens that this is Reba's first visit to the family, and as the mother-in-law, she definitely has to give her some gold jewelry as a gift.

So she bought a lot more!
"Oh, right, here's a red envelope for you. There are a few hundred yuan in it. In a couple of days, go to the mall and buy a sturdy and durable belt."

Lu Zhiyuan's mother whispered an order to Reba.

"Buy a belt? Is Dad's belt broken?"

Dilraba looked completely bewildered.

She couldn't understand why Lu Zhiyuan's mother would give her several hundred yuan to buy a belt.
"Silly boy!"

Lu Zhiyuan's mother smiled, then pointed at Lu Zhiyuan, and then gestured with her hand as if locking herself up: "Fasten your belt and lock his pants! Understand?"

what?
Reba was stunned for a moment, then instantly understood, and her face flushed slightly.

understood!

This is a special ceremony performed by Lu Zhiyuan's mother!

Male chastity belt!
"thanks Mom!"

After Reba understood what Lu Zhiyuan's mother meant, she immediately covered her mouth and laughed, feeling as if she had mastered another mysterious ritual.

Moreover, its power should be considerable.

"Alright, let's go out. The soup will be ready soon."

Before leaving home, Lu Zhiyuan's mother told Reba to keep this secret and not tell anyone.

"Uh-huh!"

Dilraba nodded repeatedly, but couldn't help chuckling.

Lu Zhiyuan's family was much more interesting than she had imagined.

She thought that parents who could raise an artist like Lu Zhiyuan must be very rigid, or full of artistic temperament, speaking with an elegant style that was hard for others to understand.

Let's leave Dad aside for now.

Lu Zhiyuan's mother is really interesting.

She loves this happy family atmosphere.

……

That night.

Reba insisted on dragging Lu Zhiyuan out, and then, in the very famous leather city in the area, they bought the most durable leather belt.

"Honey, this is my New Year's gift to you."

Reba couldn't help but chuckle whenever she thought of Lu Zhiyuan's mother's mysterious ritual.

"Thank you."

Although I don't know what Dilraba is up to, receiving a gift is always a good thing.

That evening, Lu Zhiyuan tried on the belt. For a belt costing several hundred yuan, it was a huge investment for an ordinary brand.

He felt it was even better than a Hermes belt!
"Dilraba, what did you and my mom talk about after you went into the room today? After you came out, I had a feeling that the two of you were having some kind of secret behind my back?"

Lying in bed, Lu Zhiyuan asked with some curiosity.

As a director, he has a very keen eye for observation. The two men exchanged glances and occasionally smirked slyly during their meal.

If this were a movie, these two would be making a complete blunder!

It's practically written all over their faces: there's something going on between us!

"No."

At this moment, Reba was as resolute as an active applicant for Party membership, keeping her mouth shut and refusing to say anything no matter how Lu Zhiyuan asked.

"Keeping secrets is a good habit."

Seeing that he couldn't get any information out of him, Lu Zhiyuan smiled easily and said, "I like people who can keep secrets. Such people are worth trusting for a lifetime."

As they were talking, Lu Zhiyuan reached his hand out from under the blanket and hugged Reba.

Instead of pressing for answers, Lu Zhiyuan grew to like her even more.

At this moment, Dilraba was stunned!

She thought Lu Zhiyuan would be a little unhappy and wouldn't touch her today, and they would sleep in separate blankets as a small revenge on her.

All I can say is that the enchantment effect of this belt is really good.

No wonder it's the bloodline suppression from Mother Lu!
……

After getting her marriage certificate with Lu Zhiyuan, Dilraba lived in constant fear, afraid that someone else would snatch the certificate and tear it up someday.

Then, she would have to go back to her hometown crying.

But now, she no longer has to worry about any of that.

Because Lu Zhiyuan introduced her to all his relatives and officially gave her all the benefits and status!
All their relatives knew that they had already registered their marriage.

The children of her relatives called her "Auntie" and "Auntie" repeatedly, which made her overjoyed, and she threw out red envelopes like crazy.

It's just a small amount of money.

As long as everyone is happy.

While Dilraba was giving out red envelopes, she also took a lot of photos.

She posted all of these photos on her WeChat Moments, along with a family photo.

She and Lu Zhiyuan stood in the very center, surrounded by countless children, and they were all laughing very happily.

After Dilraba posted these photos on her WeChat Moments, she added captions to each one.

In this year's debate about whether to go to your home or my home for Chinese New Year, I hereby declare my husband the winner!

"Report! The young wife of the Lu family has arrived safely at her hometown!"

"This is the first time I've integrated into a new home with a new identity. The scenery here is even more beautiful than I expected."

……

Dilraba is happily celebrating the Spring Festival here.

However, Jing Tian was so angry that she couldn't eat at all.

This year's New Year's Eve dinner was incredibly lavish, but after glancing at her WeChat Moments, Jing Tian was so angry that she kept gagging and her stomach ached.

"Tian Tian, ​​what's wrong?"

Zhao Shanshan reconciled with Jing Tian this year and came to Jing Tian's house to have New Year's Eve dinner together. But now, seeing Jing Tian who was all smiles just moments ago, she suddenly couldn't eat anymore after turning around.

She couldn't help but ask a few questions.

"Nothing. I just don't have much of an appetite."

Jing Tian couldn't eat at all, but she held back her anger this year because she had already lost her temper last year.

She knew she could be willful once, but not forever. The patience of the rest of the family was also limited.

He silently returned to his room and closed the door.

Jing Tian could no longer hold back and burst into tears, clutching her blanket. Tears streamed down her face like pearls.

"its mine."

"Originally, all of this belonged to me."

"The one who should be smiling happily is me."

After crying her heart out for a while, Jing Tian realized that no one would pay any attention to her.

My parents got divorced.

My dad didn't even come home for New Year's Eve dinner; he went out to see his mistress.

My mother lives alone in Yanjing.

Aside from the billions left to her by Lu Zhiyuan, she has nothing left... Perhaps others would think that with so much money and such a good family background, she should be living a very happy life.

Yes.

She was indeed very happy.

But all of this can never be brought back.

"Tian Tian, ​​are you alright?"

Zhao Shanshan knew that every year during the Spring Festival or on her birthday, Jing Tian would think of Lu Zhiyuan, and then break down in tears.

As Jing Tian's manager and best friend, there was nothing she could do but wait outside for 10 minutes.

All Zhao Shanshan could do was wait until Jing Tian's emotions had calmed down a bit, then push open the door, gently hug Jing Tian, ​​and offer her some emotional comfort.

"Sister Shanshan, he never loved me from beginning to end!"

"I just found out today!"

"He has never smiled so happily when he's with me. He has also never introduced me to his family and friends!"

The most painful thing in the world is to discover that the person you love deeply has never loved you.

Jing Tian simply couldn't accept all of this.

At that moment, she felt as if her proud self-esteem had been trampled into the mud.

"No, Tian Tian. You're wrong about that."

Zhao Shanshan shook her head and said firmly, "As an outsider, I have a lot to say about this. A Yuan loves you."

"If he doesn't love you, why would he help you earn so much money? He's not that stupid."

Zhao Shanshan and Jing Tian were well aware of how shrewd Lu Zhiyuan was.

If Lu Zhiyuan didn't like Jing Tian, ​​how could he have helped her earn so much money?
There's a famous saying that goes, "Where money flows, love flows."

"Yes, yes, yes. He still loves me. It's my fault. I ignored his feelings and let those people take advantage of the situation, preventing him from pursuing the greatest of all time."

Jing Tian suddenly came to her senses, like a drowning person grasping at the last straw.

"Sister Shanshan, I want to help him."

Jing Tian was willing to do anything to help Lu Zhiyuan.

"Don't rush. Wanda has already acquired AMC Theatres. Next, Wanda plans to acquire Legendary Pictures."

Zhao Shanshan revealed some information to Jing Tian.

Many years ago, Lu Zhiyuan had suggested that Wanda acquire Legendary Pictures. However, at that time, Legendary Pictures asked for an exorbitant price, which Wanda felt was not worthwhile.

So, Starlight Pictures and Lu Zhiyuan collaborated, found Universal Pictures, and together they established an independent film studio.

That is, YT Pictures!

This company made all three parties rich!

Wanda deeply regrets its decision.

Now, they have finally realized that without a studio, relying solely on theaters can only allow them to earn a share of the box office revenue, but not the most important part of the profit chain in Hollywood movies.

Copyright of derivative products.

Therefore, Wanda plans to acquire Legendary Pictures and make a monster movie to rival Lu Zhiyuan's "Godzilla".

As for the subject matter... King Kong is undoubtedly the best choice!
"Once Wanda acquires Legendary Pictures, we will get the King Kong monster IP as soon as possible. Then, I will propose that Legendary Pictures and YD Pictures cooperate to create a crossover IP between King Kong and Godzilla, and build a monster universe."

"At that time, you will become his leading lady again!"

After Zhao Shanshan finished speaking, Jing Tian's previously dim eyes suddenly lit up.

"Me, become his leading lady again? Is it really possible?"

Jing Tian knew all too well what kind of person Lu Zhiyuan was!

As a director, he would regard his leading lady as the most beautiful treasure in the world, and then look at her with admiring eyes to find all her virtues and beauty.

Ultimately, through the aesthetic sensibilities of an art master, he did everything he could to create an excellent atmosphere for the female lead, making all the viewers fall in love with her.

This audience member, of course, includes Lu Zhiyuan himself!
The quickest way to make Lu Zhiyuan fall in love with her again is to become his leading lady.

This is a shortcut that has already been practiced by Dilraba and Gao Yuanyuan.

"Tian Tian, ​​you have to believe that in this world, money and power, while not omnipotent, can at least solve 99% of the problems!"

At this moment, Zhao Shanshan was full of confidence.

She understood Lu Zhiyuan's mindset very well... He initially planned to paint only one person in his life, just like Morimoto Sosuke, leaving behind a legend.

However, Lu Zhiyuan eventually succumbed to the allure of the entertainment industry.

Now that things have come to this, he has already put his feet on two boats, which means he has broken his invincible status and crossed the line of being an art master. He can no longer chase after Monet!

As for the greatest directors of all time... Spielberg or James Cameron, who is perfect in matters of love and sex?
These kinds of things aren't discussed in the directing circle.

"Sister Shanshan, could you give him a hint for me? I don't mind if he and Reba are a couple in China, I can go to the United States with him. In the future, I might not even have to come back to China."

Jing Tian made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

Everyone is asking where her mysterious background comes from.

In fact, Jing Tian's background has already been dug up by netizens!

However, netizens learned that she was the ex-girlfriend of the famous director Lu Zhiyuan... Moreover, Lu Zhiyuan's rise to fame was entirely due to Jing Tian's strong support.

Therefore, Jing Tian did not receive much negative feedback from the public.

After all, she didn't engage in any bullying or monopolistic practices; in fact, she supported many new actors and directors. Surprisingly, her reputation within the industry is quite good.

However, let's not even mention hard indicators like acting skills.

Moreover, with "Police Story 2013", her acting reputation seems to have started to turn around!

However, her uncle, being a seasoned political figure, had already sensed the impending storm.

The uncle hopes that Jing Tian will keep a lower profile from now on.

Stop drawing attention to yourself.

However, in the country, Jing Tian has already become a top-tier celebrity, so how can she possibly keep a low profile?
My uncle is really putting people in a difficult position.

Since that's the case, she might as well go live in America!
……

After the New Year.

Dilraba went to work happily.

As for universities?

Whether or not it goes on is no longer important.

In the last semester of senior year, there aren't many classes, and as a performing arts student, how many of you would just sit around at school doing nothing?
Reba goes to school every day and faces countless people fawning over her... She's actually getting a little tired of it.

At school, she acted just as aloof as Lu Zhiyuan.

However, she didn't have the same strong heart as Lu Zhiyuan. Over time, she would feel a little sorry for him and would help him make connections and introduce him to some jobs.

There's an old saying that goes, "It's not scarcity that's worrisome, but inequality."

After she introduced a job to one of her roommates, another roommate would immediately come over to inquire about it.

Will she help me with this?
If we help them, will there be others next?

If you don't help, the other person might feel like you're not being considerate enough.

Dilraba is mentally exhausted every day.

I simply decided not to go to school anymore.

At the company, she actually felt more relaxed... Anyone who dared to upset her or disrupt her plans to conceive, she would have Kun fire that person!
……

"Schwarzschild, you're late again!"

"Where did you go last night? How many times have I told you that it's fine to go out at night, but don't go too far?"

Lu Zhiyuan was extremely disappointed in him.

He learned on the first day that Schwarzschild, like Kun, had a hobby that was unknown to others.

As a man, he can understand!

However, Schwarzschild has a bad habit: he likes to travel far away to play, for fear of running into acquaintances... Seriously, everyone in the company knows that he has the same problem as Kun.
It's simply a cover-up.

It's really frustrating.

"Boss, I promise I won't go out next month!"

Schwarzschild felt that the nightclub owner—no, more like the nightclub manager/madam—might be Lu Zhiyuan's informant!
Otherwise, why would Lu Zhiyuan always be able to find out when he goes out to play?

"You better hurry up and finish! If it's not done by next month, I'll stuff you into a diesel drum, seal it with cement, and throw you into the Pacific Ocean!"

Lu Zhiyuan made a few harsh remarks.

Four months have passed and the special effects for "Godzilla" are still not finished; there's just one last thing to do.

After the special effects are finished, some post-production music will also be needed, which will take about a month.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Godzilla movie will complete its final wrap-up around May.

"Boss, breaking news!"

Lu Zhiyuan took a short rest, but at that moment he received a cross-border phone call from James.

"What big news?"

Lu Zhiyuan took a sip of water and casually asked a question.

James excitedly said, "Just now, news came from Legendary Pictures that Wanda has offered $20 billion to acquire Legendary Pictures!"

This acquisition deal originally took place in 2016, with Wanda offering a staggering $35 billion.

However, it is now 2013, and Wanda does not have that much money, nor is Legendary Pictures' asset bubble that high.

20 billion US dollars is roughly equivalent to 120 billion RMB!

That's an astronomical price!
"In addition, Legendary Pictures announced that it has relaunched the King Kong monster IP and has reached an agreement with Universal Pictures."

"The copyright to the Godzilla monster IP is currently held by our company."

"Just now, the CEO of Legendary Pictures called me, hoping that our two sides can join forces to create a monster universe!"

"Boss, what do you think?"

MonsterVerse!

It sounds like a promising business opportunity!

James felt that Wanda's acquisition of Legendary Pictures and the "King Kong" IP was clearly an attempt to ride on Lu Zhiyuan's coattails.

James declined to comment on this.

After all, he knew a little about Wanda's background after being by Lu Zhiyuan's side for so many years.

Is the former boss's wife trying to use a roundabout tactic to make a comeback and fight for the queen's throne?

James could only say, "The former boss's wife was truly formidable! She proposed a cooperation condition that Lu Zhiyuan couldn't possibly refuse!"

"Cooperation is fine, but I must take the lead!"

Godzilla and King Kong are two of the world's most famous monster IPs, and a collaboration between them would be something to look forward to.

If Lu Zhiyuan were to direct this film and create a monster universe, it would definitely drive movie fans around the world completely crazy.

Once the news is released, the stocks of all related companies will surge.

Wanda will soon be able to earn back the money it spent on acquiring Legendary Pictures in the financial market!
Wanda, on the other hand, is quite clever.

Lu Zhiyuan would certainly not refuse something that was clearly beneficial to him.

"Boss, don't worry. If there really is such a joint film, I swear in the name of God that all artistic creation will definitely be based on you."

After saying a few serious words, James couldn't help but joke, "Besides, our esteemed Miss Jing would never allow anyone to stop you from becoming the greatest of all time!"

(End of this chapter)