The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 310 "Transformers 4" Released, the Biggest Rival! Sister City Wall Humiliates Herself!

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Lu Zhiyuan was a bit skeptical!

For the next two weeks, he didn't go anywhere. He stayed home all day to replenish his nutrition, accumulating it for three days before having an outburst!
He refused to believe that without talent, he couldn't even have a child.
Lu Zhiyuan's hard work and dedication to himself... made Dilraba very happy.

She felt that Lu Zhiyuan was completely infatuated with her.

During this time, Gao Yuanyuan came by and bought some new clothes for Lu Zhiyuan, which she specially delivered to him.

no way.

If she doesn't come to Lu Zhiyuan, he simply ignores her completely, never bothering to ask about her.

He doesn't even go to work.

She believed Lu Zhiyuan's lies and actually became the company's vice president, helping Lu Zhiyuan with the accounts every day... What kind of sweet and exciting office romance is this?

It's all deceptive!
She even suspects that because she is too calculating about money and constantly haggles with people, her menopause is starting early!

"Yuanyuan, thank you. But Reba bought me so many clothes, I'm afraid I won't be able to wear them all even by next summer."

Lu Zhiyuan told Reba to put the clothes away!

He'll wear it again in a few days.

"You even treat the clothes I buy as backup options when you're wearing them?"

Gao Yuanyuan was speechless.

"Sister Yuanyuan, don't be angry. You know his personality very well. He's been having some troubles lately."

Seeing that Gao Yuanyuan had come excitedly but was about to leave with a dejected look on her face, Reba pulled Gao Yuanyuan aside and whispered a few words to her in a corner.

I mainly mentioned the terrible project "The Great Wall"!

As for the "Mojin: The Lost Legend" project, Lu Zhiyuan already had a clear idea in mind and was constantly sketching out the world-famous painting he wanted.

"Reba, I'm not angry. I chose this path myself, and I'll see it through, even if I have to crawl on my knees. Otherwise, I'll be letting my older brother down!"

Gao Yuanyuan always felt that her older brother worked like a slave for his brother-in-law at Yuan Technology because she had fallen in love with Lu Zhiyuan, working overtime 996 every day.

She felt guilty about it.

If she breaks up with Lu Zhiyuan right now, she will lose 5 million US dollars!
Besides, what about her older brother?
Her older brother has dedicated four or five years to Far East Technology! Through his own efforts, he has become a top master in the robotics industry, leading the world's trends!

If she quarrels with Lu Zhiyuan and jeopardizes her older brother's future... then she will not only lose her man, but she will probably lose her home too!
At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan seemed to understand the complicated relationship between Lu Zhiyuan and Jing Tian back then.

The feelings between men and women may be very important.

But when the interests between the two parties reach a certain level, even mortal enemies will have to shake hands with a smile on certain occasions.

After all, there's no need to turn down money!
There's no need to make things difficult for your career!
"Sister Yuanyuan, I'm sorry, Brother Yuan has been neglecting you lately. Once I get pregnant, I'll talk to him and ask him to spend more time with you."

If Lu Zhiyuan and Gao Yuanyuan were inseparable all the time, Dilraba would definitely resent it and might even try to sabotage their relationship.

However, Lu Zhiyuan's cold attitude towards Gao Yuanyuan made Reba happy, but she had no choice but to stand up and be a good person.

Lu Zhiyuan is really too cunning!

He knew he would soften his heart and step in to be the good guy.

In this way, the deep sisterly bond between herself and Gao Yuanyuan can continue to be maintained.

As for Lu Zhiyuan and Gao Yuanyuan... what kind of conflict could they possibly have?
Gao Yuanyuan is pretending to be so wronged... When Lu Zhiyuan goes to sleep with her tonight, all her worries will disappear, and she'll be calling him "husband" all the time, turning into a whiny whiner!
Dilraba felt that she was completely controlled by Lu Zhiyuan for the rest of her life!

But there is nothing we can do.

It's because I love him to death!

Look at Brother Kun, look at Wang Baoqiang... Even this honest and simple guy, Wang Baoqiang, has been corrupted by Brother Kun.

Lu Zhiyuan managed to resist the temptation.

That's truly admirable!

"Dilraba, are you trying to conceive?"

Hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan was not surprised.

No wonder Lu Zhiyuan has been so lazy lately, even when replying to his own messages, he looks like a sage.

But that’s fine too.

Once Dilraba gets pregnant, it will be my turn.

"Reba, you need to take good care of your health."

"By the way, I know a folk remedy. Use black beans with ginseng, and add some mutton or something, and cook it into a porridge. It's very nourishing for the body."

Gao Yuanyuan even started giving Reba suggestions.

Her mother was over 40 when she became pregnant with her... so Gao Yuanyuan's family definitely knows a thing or two about health and wellness!
"Sister Yuanyuan, thank you!"

Dilraba glanced at Gao Yuanyuan a few more times.

It must be said that Gao Yuanyuan is a really good person as a sister.

“Sister Yuanyuan, once I get pregnant, I can unilaterally cancel our agreement, both domestically and internationally.”

As for what followed, Dilraba won't say anything more.

Let everyone rely on their own abilities to compete for favor.

However, Dilraba is absolutely confident that Gao Yuanyuan will never be able to compete with her.

At most, Lu Zhiyuan took pity on Gao Yuanyuan and gave her one day a week.

Dilraba felt that this day was just the right time to give herself a break!
Simply perfect!
“Reba, I know a few traditional Chinese medicine doctors. I’ll take you to see them later to have your pulse checked. Some people may have a cold constitution, which makes it harder for them to get pregnant.”

Dilraba doesn't look like someone who is prone to feeling cold.

Lu Zhiyuan is more like him.

It's okay, we can go see it together then.

Gao Yuanyuan felt that this trip was worthwhile, and her relationship with Dilraba was getting better and better.

……

6 month 27 number.

Dilraba has finally graduated from university!
To celebrate this event, Lu Zhiyuan threw a party at home and invited all his good friends from the industry.

Dilraba also invited some of her classmates and friends.

For example, classmates like Yang Xiaozhi and Zhang Yishan, as well as Yang Mi.

In recent years, after joining the company, Yang Mi starred in several popular TV series, her status has risen, and she has earned more and more money.

Gradually, Yang Mi also began to develop ambitions and wanted to become her own small business owner.

With Dilraba's permission, Yang Mi also opened a studio, signed some artists, and became semi-independent.

However, Yuankun Media owns 30% of Yang Mi's studio.

On the one hand, they can take a cut from Yang Mi's earnings; on the other hand, they can also create a certain connection of interests among the actor, production company, and platform.

After Yang Mi opened her own studio, she also signed several young artists.

From a certain perspective, these people are all Dilraba's disciples and followers. Once they join the company, they naturally stand with her!
As Yuankun Media grew larger, the company began to form factions.

The celebrities, their management teams, and publicity groups, led by Dilraba and Zhang Tianai, naturally stood together.

The company's production team and finance team, led by Gao Yuanyuan, gained control of the finances and gradually formed a small clique.

Finally, there are the company's veterans.

For example, directors like Xin Yukun, Su Lun, and Guo Fan.

They hold a high position and do not participate in the company's daily operations, but they have a huge influence on specific project decisions!
In addition, there is an invisible force within the company.

That is, the old employees who switched jobs from Starlight Brilliant.

These people, naturally distrusted by Gao Yuanyuan and Dilraba, can only stick together for warmth.

However, these people occupy a large number of middle management positions in the company, and their business capabilities are quite outstanding. Replacing them would be tantamount to dismantling the company.

Lu Zhiyuan was the first to disagree!

The company's four major factions cooperate with each other, but they are also wary of one another, making the situation very complex.

In short, after the initial startup phase, Yuankun Media began to exhibit the typical problems of large companies.

"Reba, congratulations on graduating! From now on, you can stay at home and be a pampered housewife."

Yang Mi came up and first gave Dilraba a hug, then whispered in Dilraba's ear, "President Gao, he's withheld my pay again! That woman is a bully, you have to be careful of her!"

Brothers, settle accounts.

Let alone such a large company?
New Classics Media and Yuankun Media have started a new TV series project called "Eternal Love"!
It's a very typical period drama with a tragic love story!
The intertwined love and hate between the male and female protagonists is the tragic aesthetic that Lu Zhiyuan loves most!

As a TV series, the inclusion of elements that Lu Zhiyuan likes... it's practically guaranteed to be a hit!
Yang Mi practically fought tooth and nail to get the lead role in this drama!

However, regarding the salary...

After starring in "Love O2O", her popularity exploded, essentially stealing Zheng Shuang's popularity and adding to her own!
As a top-tier celebrity, she has reached the pinnacle!
Since she couldn't become a movie star or an artist... then making money was all she had left to pursue.

Therefore, Gao Yuanyuan withheld her pay, which made Yang Mi hate her to the core.

"Mr. Gao is the company's vice president and also in charge of finance. As long as she acts in accordance with the company's articles of association, I can't speak up for you. I'm sorry, Sister Mi."

Yang Mi actually came to me and said bad things about Gao Yuanyuan?

Moreover, is it because Gao Yuanyuan didn't want to give her more pay?
Dilraba thinks Yang Mi is incredibly naive.

Doesn't Yang Mi know that her husband is the company's major shareholder?
Yang Mi asking for an extra paycheck is like cutting flesh off her own husband!

Gao Yuanyuan did a great job in this matter!
However, since Gao Yuanyuan is playing the villain, she has to play the good guy and appease the company's top employees!

"Sister Honey, well, I can't help you with the salary. But did you know that Liu Shishi went to Los Angeles to film a spin-off of 'Real Steel'?"

Dilraba immediately changed the subject and talked about something more important.

"Ah."

Yang Mi nodded gently.

This incident made her mouth water!

Liu Shishi, that blind woman, is so lucky!
Just because she went to the countryside with Lu Zhiyuan and worked as a village girl for a month, Lu Zhiyuan has been taking care of her ever since!
Dilraba only received this treatment because she jumped into the sea for Lu Zhiyuan!
Liu Shishi did nothing, yet she had it all!
"You'll have your chance soon too."

Dilraba gave Yang Mi a mysterious smile.

At this point, Yang Mi no longer cared about her salary being withheld; her appetite had been whetted!

Money can be earned slowly!

However, opportunities like filming a hit American TV series and going global don't come every day!

Looking at the entire domestic entertainment industry, only Lu Zhiyuan can provide resources of this level!

Moreover, Lu Zhiyuan's resources are clean; he doesn't need to spend money or sell himself. Sometimes, all she has to do is be sweet-talking and make Dilraba happy, and that's enough.

It's really a profitable business!
……

Just as Yang Mi and Dilraba were chatting, Xin Yukun arrived with a worried expression.

"Brother Kun, you look unsteady on your feet, have you been out having fun again?"

Dilraba went up to greet them and made a few jokes.

"I don't have that in mind."

Xin Yukun looked up at Reba and said with a look of utter despair, "Miss Jing has really screwed me over!"

"How to say?"

Dilraba looked over with some curiosity.

The opportunity she just mentioned to Yang Mi is the big job that Xin Yukun just helped Lu Zhiyuan get: The Great Wall!
Yuankun Media did not invest in this project.

They provide the personnel, earn a production fee, a special effects fee, and a director's fee.

If there is $2.5 million in investment funds, at least $1.5 million will go into the pockets of Yuankun Media and Black Hole Vision.

This film has a huge budget and is intended as a tribute film. It's estimated that it will include all the well-known actors in China, giving them a chance to shine on the international stage.

This kind of thing—where you can promote your own stars without spending your own money—is basically a case of the higher-ups paying the bills and everyone getting the benefits!

It's like the higher-ups had a change of heart and are giving everyone a benefit!
of course.

First, you have to be qualified to be on the dinner table to receive these benefits.

And now, the knife and fork used to cut cake for everyone on the table are right in Lu Zhiyuan's hands... Doesn't that mean he can give as much cake as he wants to his company's artists?
With so many supporting roles, Dilraba will definitely be able to squeeze Yang Mi into the cast.

Just give Xin Yukun a heads-up.

"It's no use talking to you about this. You can't solve it. I'll talk to Brother Yuan alone for a bit."

Xin Yukun looked up at Reba and muttered a helpless complaint.

He quickly realized his tone had been inappropriate and added with a smile, "Sister-in-law, don't worry about these things. Taking care of your health and giving me a nephew is the most important thing!"

Although Xin Yukun's attitude was very good.

However, even Yang Mi could tell that Xin Yukun meant for Dilraba not to concern herself with company affairs or worry about projects.

That's not something Dilraba should worry about!
Do you have any of these abilities?
No!

"Dilraba, aren't you angry?"

After Xin Yukun left, Yang Mi glanced at Reba and asked cautiously.

"What's there to be angry about?"

“He works for my family. Now, he's having a headache, worrying about the project, which shows he's very responsible for the company's projects. I'm overjoyed.”

"Like the herders in my hometown... those bulls and stallions always get very irritable when they reach a certain stage. But the more they do that, the happier the herders are!"

A raging bull or stallion means it's about to give birth, which will bring a lot of income to the herders! How could the herders not be happy?

Xin Yukun's anxiety about the project is essentially the same!

"Dilraba, I admire you so much!"

Yang Mi felt that she definitely couldn't do that.

If anyone dared to treat her like that in her own studio, she would definitely teach them a lesson!
Reba, however, was able to understand the intricacies of the situation.

A born boss!
He has the capacity to tolerate others!
"It's nothing. In the future, when you become a big boss with billions in assets, your temper will improve."

Dilraba didn't know when her perspective on issues had completely changed!

Aside from Jing Tian, ​​who can make her angry...

When faced with other things, she no longer feels much emotional turmoil.

correct!

This tolerance and forbearance was something she learned from Jing Tian!

……

Inside Lu Zhiyuan's villa.

For today's party, he specially invited several chefs to prepare a sumptuous buffet for everyone; take whatever you want to eat.

Everyone can be very casual and relaxed.

After getting the things, we met up with a few familiar friends, sat down together to chat, listen to music, eat something, and gossip.

In this respect, Lu Zhiyuan may have enjoyed the buffet style of Europe and America quite a bit because he often attends various celebrity dinners in Europe and America.

He didn't like it. Everyone sat together stiffly, toasting the leaders and listening to them speak... In some ways, this kind of Chinese dinner was no different from going to work.

Yuankun Media's celebration banquets are all in this buffet style.

People have actually gotten used to it.

However, today... everyone was initially quite used to it, but in the next second, everyone involuntarily became reserved.

"how?"

"Are you surprised to see me here?"

Because Miss Jing Tian has also arrived!
She cut off her long hair, looking refreshing and capable, but her demeanor became even more arrogant, like a blooming peony, outshining all other flowers!

Jing Tian walked in with a smile and looked around at everyone present.

The others didn't dare to meet her gaze; they either lowered their heads or gave an awkward smile and then took a few steps back.

Only Dilraba stepped forward calmly, displaying the demeanor of a hostess, and greeted everyone elegantly: "Sister Tian Tian, ​​long time no see! Welcome to my graduation party!"

Jing Tian smiled, looked around, and said with a hint of nostalgia, "Back when I graduated, I think I had a similar party here too."

Upon hearing this, everyone wished they were deaf.

This atmosphere is suffocating!

Ex and current partner are at odds once again!
Hearing this, Reba's expression did not change at all, and she said in a calm tone, "Sister Tiantian, my husband, Brother Kun, and President Gao are all waiting for you upstairs. After we finish discussing our work, we sisters can catch up properly."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian glanced at Dilraba with considerable surprise!
How can you remain completely unfazed by this?

This girl's skills are getting better and better!
"it is good!"

Jing Tian gave Dilraba a deep look, then lifted her skirt and gracefully went upstairs.

Today, it seems that Jing Tian was slightly outmatched by Dilraba.
It’s too unexpected!

Hanikezi reacted instantly, grabbed Reba's arm, and said pitifully, "Master's wife, you know I've always been on your side. A while ago, I was just confused and got fooled by Miss Jing. Please don't blame me, okay?"

Reba gently tapped Hanikezi's forehead and said meaningfully, "You're getting more and more mischievous as you grow up! I still remember how adorable you were when you were 13."

……

In the study upstairs.

Xin Yukun, Gao Yuanyuan, and Lu Zhiyuan sat there chatting casually.

"I've roughly got the hang of the 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' project. Recouping the $1 million investment shouldn't be a problem!"

"Unfortunately, we couldn't penetrate the Southeast Asian market!"

"Southeast Asia has a population of 6 million, and if you include India, that's close to 20 billion! Even if their spending power is only one-third of that of China, they should still be able to contribute 1 million US dollars to the box office!"

Southeast Asia is traditionally within the sphere of influence of Chinese culture!

The film "Mojin: The Lost Legend" may not be a huge hit in Europe and America due to cultural barriers, but it faces almost no such barriers in Southeast Asia.

Lu Zhiyuan has always wanted to expand the influence of his films to Southeast Asia!
Because the Southeast Asian market is right on our doorstep!
If we don't develop such a huge market, someone else will!
In many Southeast Asian countries, English is still the official language! And the most popular movies among the locals are still those from Hollywood!
Such a huge market, and nobody's developing it!
This truly broke Lu Zhiyuan's heart!

That means each of his movies lost $1 million at the box office!

"Brother Yuan, it's been a long time."

Miss Jing Tian went up to the second floor. Although the decoration had changed, she had lived in the house for two and a half years. Every corner of the house bore the marks of her battles with Lu Zhiyuan.

However, seeing Lu Zhiyuan again still gave Jing Tian a feeling of being in a different world.

"Miss Jing, please have a seat!"

Lu Zhiyuan's attitude carried a hint of detachment.

It almost brought Jing Tian to tears!
"Speak, what important matter do you want to discuss that you've called me here?" Jing Tian sat in the chair, her arms crossed over her chest. This posture revealed a hint of wariness within her.

"Let me tell you."

Xin Yukun gave a wry smile, handed the script of "The Great Wall" to Jing Tian, ​​and then launched into a tirade without holding back: "Sister Tian, ​​you've really made my life miserable!"

"At first glance, I thought this script was just a story about ancient warriors fighting monsters... but upon closer inspection, it's absolutely rubbish!"

On the way, Xin Yukun was distracted. He glanced through the document and then heard Jing Tian say that the investment ceiling could reach $2.5 million.

He thought to himself, with an investment of $2.5 million, I can just make a quick film. As long as the special effects are decent, people should still watch it!

Who knew this script was such a piece of crap!
"First of all, the core of the story is problematic!"

"Sister Tian, ​​you told me this was a tribute film... but how was the script written? It portrays Westerners as China's saviors?"

"Is this a demonstration of cultural confidence?"

As a top screenwriter, Xin Yukun has a very direct and incisive approach to problems.

For a tribute film, a bad plot is acceptable; the most important thing is to present a powerful spiritual force within it... For example, the exploration of the universe in "Real Steel 3," the fearlessness of hardship and death, the loneliness, and the noble will!
The script for "The Great Wall" has absolutely no spirit!
As an ordinary story, it is utterly inadequate!

It would be utterly worthless to make a movie out of it.

"Besides that, there's another question. Why set the story in the Northern Song Dynasty?"

This is the point that Xin Yukun finds most puzzling.

If the goal is to showcase China's confidence as a major power, wouldn't it be more ingenious to set the story in the Han and Tang dynasties?
The magnificent spirit of the Han and Tang dynasties, as powerful as a tiger swallowing up thousands of miles!

What did the Northern Song Dynasty have?
Moreover, the emperor in the movie is a child who doesn't understand anything.

What does this mean?

Xin Yukun said he didn't understand it, but felt something was wrong.

"Brother Kun, I don't know the answers to these questions either. These scripts were all written by screenwriters from Legendary Pictures."

"Moreover, although Wanda acquired Legendary Pictures, the production team for the film 'The Great Wall' is entirely composed of Legendary Pictures veterans. In reality, we have no say in the matter at all."

Jing Tian offered a few explanations.

This is a co-production; people from Legendary Pictures wanted to get Zhang Yimou to direct it.

However, after discussing it with Wanda, Jing Tian ultimately decided to have Lu Zhiyuan direct the film.

One important reason is that the producers at Legendary Pictures couldn't control Lu Zhiyuan. Lu Zhiyuan simply didn't need Legendary Pictures' production team!

He owns his own production company!

Wanda acquired Legendary Pictures because Lu Zhiyuan's YD Pictures wouldn't sell, so they had to settle for second best.

Now, after they bought Legendary Pictures, they've discovered that those old Hollywood cliques don't listen to them at all.

Without the other party, Wanda lacks a sufficient production team to produce Hollywood-level films!
So, they came back and started frantically trying to win over Lu Zhiyuan again!

no way!
After working with Lu Zhiyuan, they realized just how amazing he is as a director!

Everyone else? What a bunch of rotten fish and shrimp!
This is such a terrible script. How dare they release it?

They're definitely trying to fool them!

Although Lu Zhiyuan has a bad temper, a difficult personality, and is very hard to communicate with... as a director, his professional skills are impeccable!
His professional character is also impeccable!

People always have many flaws... They're not going to spend their whole lives with Lu Zhiyuan. What does his bad temper and personality have to do with them?
Being able to help everyone make money is the most important thing!

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​this script is terrible... I'm sorry, I can't change it!"

Xin Yukun chose to surrender for the first time!

Even with other terrible movies, as a top screenwriter and a qualified script doctor, he can always find some highlights and use those highlights as a breakthrough to revise the script to above par.

This film, *The Great Wall*, has absolutely no highlights from beginning to end.

It's all a pile of shit!

He couldn't possibly carve flowers on shit!
Isn't that a waste of energy?

Who wants to watch this?

"Brother Yuan, is there anything you want to say?"

Jing Tian felt that Xin Yukun simply didn't want to cooperate with her, which was why he was making excuses to refuse her!
Lu Zhiyuan was silent for a moment before speaking: "Film is a cultural product, but in reality, it is more of a product of modern science and technology."

There is actually a subtle difference between the two.

"Culture needs to be learned before it can be mastered and appreciated. For example, in the art of painting, I often see a question online: Why was Picasso, whose paintings are so abstract, able to become a world-class art master?"

"That's because none of them had formal art training. They also wouldn't know that Picasso had already mastered very sophisticated painting skills by the age of 13."

(Picasso's painting "The Old Fisherman" when he was 13 years old)
Picasso himself joked that when he was 13, he painted like a master, but after becoming a master, he painted like a child.

"The reason is that he pioneered Cubism! This was a groundbreaking artistic revolution! Therefore, he is a master of his generation!"

"Otherwise, he's just a skilled painter."

Lu Zhiyuan himself was a painter with superb painting skills.

But they will never become masters.

Because he doesn't have his own unique style!
Therefore, he understood very clearly why Picasso was a master, while he continued to paint and remained an unknown person his whole life!
"Let's get back to the difference between film and culture."

"Culture requires learning to be truly understood and appreciated. But movies don't."

"Movies are a product of technology!"

"Just like smartphones, most people can get the hang of it with zero learning curve after a little trial and error. This is because manufacturers have lowered the barrier to entry for smartphone operation to the minimum, considering the needs of users. Otherwise, we might still be using the DOS system in this day and age!"

"If someone makes a movie as difficult to understand as a calculus textbook, it's obvious that the director doesn't understand film! He's just creating literary and dramatic works!"

Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou are typical examples here!
In their films, literary and dramatic creation often takes precedence over filmmaking.

"The script for 'The Great Wall' doesn't feel like a movie. It's more like a poorly made stage play."

"Therefore, my personal opinion is to retain the name 'Great Wall' as an important cultural symbol of China. As for the script, it should be completely scrapped from beginning to end and rewritten."

“All characters, start from scratch!”

This is the answer given by Lu Zhiyuan!

It's a pile of shit; no amount of effort will help.

Why not irrigate the fields with it and let it nourish other plants? Maybe next year they will grow bright flowers!
"I understand!"

Jing Tian glared at Lu Zhiyuan with a hint of emotion: "You just want to cut my female lead's scenes!"

The biggest problem with this movie is that her character has too much screen time!

Normally, there is absolutely no need for it.

"I didn't mean that."

Even if that's what he thought in his heart, Lu Zhiyuan would definitely not admit it.

Moreover, from the perspective of the entire project, the script structure of "The Great Wall" is indeed terrible!

Jing Tian stared at Lu Zhiyuan for a full 10 seconds, the atmosphere was almost suffocating.

However, Lu Zhiyuan refused to back down even a step.

"never mind!"

After a while, Jing Tian's tone softened first: "I knew it. Once it comes to your directing work, you never compromise an inch. You're afraid my acting skills will hold you back and prevent you from getting the number one spot in history!"

"All right!"

"I can definitely hold you back! There's nothing wrong with admitting that."

"You can revise the script as you see fit. As for the female lead, I don't mind. You can promote whoever you want."

"But remember, save me a good role!"

"Someone like Miss T would be perfect!"

The female lead isn't necessarily the best character in the entire movie!

In the movie "Art Students," Gao Yuanyuan was the female lead. After filming, she simply disappeared... All the movie fans remember is Lu Zhiyuan throwing money on the rooftop of the InterContinental Hotel for Dilraba!

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​you're so generous!"

Xin Yukun originally thought that Jing Tian would throw a tantrum and yell at Lu Zhiyuan... He was prepared that if the two of them started arguing, he would take Lu Zhiyuan away.

Gao Yuanyuan pulled Jing Tian downstairs.

To everyone's surprise, Jing Tian didn't lose her temper at all!

"I can't help it. This damn guy is my nemesis. If someone else said that, I would have blown their head off!"

Jing Tian gently stroked her hair as she looked at Lu Zhiyuan.

It exudes gentleness and charm.

"Brother Yuan, let's talk in private."

Then, Jing Tian pulled Lu Zhiyuan outside, behind Gao Yuanyuan and Xin Yukun's backs, and whispered, "Tell me honestly, is Reba unable to have children?"

"What did you hear this time?"

Lu Zhiyuan was truly impressed.

He even suspected that there was an invisible mole in his family, passing on rumors every day.

Jing Tian said irritably, "What are you thinking? You don't suspect I installed any listening devices in your house, do you?"

After hesitating for a moment, Jing Tian finally spoke, "That girl Dilraba goes to the hospital for checkups every few days. These past few days, she even went to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor with Gao Yuanyuan to recuperate. It's all over the industry!"

"The hospitals she went to, and the traditional Chinese medicine doctor she consulted... many people in the industry went to see them. Do you think she's the only one who encountered this problem?"

"Many older female celebrities in the industry want to have a child of their own. Unfortunately, many of them just can't conceive!"

"For example, Gong Li!"

"If she had given birth to a child for Zhang Yimou back then, she would have been promoted to a full-fledged position long ago!"

As a female celebrity, if she doesn't have children and has made a lot of money... isn't that giving her relatives the opportunity to live off her family's wealth?

Jing Tian has seen many people's mistakes... She calculated her age and realized she's reached the age where she wants to have children!

I can't win Lu Zhiyuan's love!

She could accept the idea of ​​leaving the father and keeping the son!

Lu Zhiyuan has such great genes!
Using Lu Zhiyuan's genes, she could have a handsome and artistic son, combined with her own oval face and big eyes...

She couldn't even imagine how handsome her son would be or how talented he would be in the arts.
I will absolutely love this child!
Haha!

Just thinking about it makes her so happy she can't sleep!

"It's been two and a half years, and I've come to terms with what happened between you and Dilraba. She's gentle, considerate, and has a great personality; I really can't compare to her."

"But can't you get back together with me?"

"In the end, this is all your fault. Who told you to be so capable and earn me billions? I can't possibly spend it all by myself, and I don't want to let others have all the spoils."

“You don’t know, recently a lot of people have been advising me to marry their son… They know very well that I love you and only want to have children for you.”

“Those people know all this, but they don’t care. Because all they want is to eat my dead children.”

Good guy!
So many troubles do single, wealthy women have?

Someone actually wanted to eat Jing Tian's childless offspring... This was a version that Lu Zhiyuan never expected!
"Tian Tian, ​​you've had too much to drink."

Lu Zhiyuan was a little skeptical that Jing Tian didn't want a formal title!
Lu Zhiyuan knew her temper very well!
If I give her a chance, she'll definitely cause a huge uproar! How can Dilraba possibly compete with Jing Tian?
"You bastard, you're even more hypocritical than Chen Kaige!"

Jing Tian could tell from Lu Zhiyuan's expression that he was doubting her!
However, he was truly unwilling to give up his position as the main wife to Dilraba!

But I've been practicing being single for two and a half years... and I still can't get used to it! Every night, I want Lu Zhiyuan to hold me.

If this continues, I'm really going to go crazy!
"I know that for you to agree to this, I need to get Reba's consent first. You probably think I'm joking if I talk to you about it!"

Jing Tian smiled and walked away calmly.

Although Lu Zhiyuan did not agree, he did not refuse either, did he?
Sometimes, not saying no is enough!
To be able to humble myself and give birth to his son for free is such a bargain for that damned bastard!

wrong!

It's because I pity him!

Dilraba couldn't give birth to a son, and Gao Yuanyuan is about to become an older mother... She's in such good shape, she's even more suitable to be the mother of his son!

"I really miss the days when he drank my mango juice during the day and the soup I made at night." Jing Tian sighed softly, filled with anticipation for tomorrow.

I can't quit!
I can't quit at all!
This man is toxic; he's got me hooked!

……

downstairs.

Jing Tian smiled at Reba, then floated away.

This made everyone feel uneasy.

"Reba, Miss Jing is suspicious. She has a spring-like smile on her face and is very friendly towards you... This is a big problem!"

Among all these people, Yang Mi is the most shrewd and the best at reading people's expressions!

But at this moment, she couldn't understand why Jing Tian had become like this.

What happened upstairs just now?
"What big problem could possibly occur? It's only a few minutes." Dilraba snorted, telling Yang Mi not to talk nonsense.

Even if Lu Zhiyuan and Jing Tian rekindle their relationship, it's impossible for them to stay at home!

Besides, Gao Yuanyuan and Brother Kun are upstairs!

However, she still felt uneasy.

……

upstairs.

"Brother Yuan, I admire you!"

At this moment, Xin Yukun's small eyes looked at Lu Zhiyuan with adoration, as if he were looking at God.

He touched Lu Zhiyuan's hand, hoping to get some of his luck, and then hurriedly went downstairs.

"Honey, if you want... I might be a little jealous, but I don't mind. As long as you like it."

Jing Tian and Reba should have a showdown at home!
Then, Lu Zhiyuan came to see her every day!
Hey!

"Hey Gao, let's go see a movie together tonight. Transformers 4 just came out today, it's my biggest competitor this summer!"

Lu Zhiyuan gently pinched Gao Yuanyuan's cheek.

Xiao Gao is the most well-behaved student!

Do not compete for anything, do not grab anything.

Of course, the biggest reason is that Xiao Gao spent 5 million US dollars to get into his family... The sunk cost is just too high!

From a certain perspective, rather than saying he sought out Gao Yuanyuan as a mistress, it would be more accurate to say that Gao Yuanyuan was keeping him, a married man, as her mistress!
……

That night.

Lu Zhiyuan, along with Dilraba, Xin Yukun, Gao Yuanyuan, Su Lun, Gulnazar, Hanikezi, Yang Mi, and others, booked out the entire theater to watch "Transformers 4"!
In Lu Zhiyuan's memory, this movie was a huge box office success, grossing over 10 billion US dollars worldwide!
In North America, it seems to be around 2.4 million US dollars?
In China, the film grossed nearly 20 billion RMB, which is approximately 3.2 million USD!
That's really unscientific.

This doesn't feel like a Hollywood movie; it feels more like a Chinese movie!
……

After watching the movie.

Dilraba was stunned and whispered in Lu Zhiyuan's ear, "Honey, what did we just watch? Are you sure we weren't watching a compilation of commercials?"

Transformers 4 is less of a robot movie and more of a collection of Chinese commercials!

Product placements were nonstop throughout the entire movie!

Dilraba counted carefully; there were a total of fifty or sixty advertisements.

Chinese advertising accounts for about half of all advertising.

She heard from Gao Yuanyuan that Transformers 4 received a total of 2.5 million RMB in advertising fees in China!

Based on this calculation, the total amount of product placements this movie received was probably around 1 million US dollars, which means it recouped more than half of its costs.

Of all these, GAC Trumpchi left a particularly deep impression on Dilraba.

I heard that this company spent $200 million to productize three new car models in the movie... That's quite a good fit.

The real sucker is Wulong Scenic Area... I heard that this scenic area spent more than 1000 million yuan to try and get an advertisement in "Transformers 4".

However, after watching the movie, Dilraba didn't seem to see any advertisements for this scenic spot.

Could I have been scammed?
……

"This movie is absolutely terrible!"

"Michael Bay. Don't you want to continue filming?"

Xin Yukun kept complaining on the way.

As a professional screenwriter, he found it very distressing to see such clichéd plots.

Of course, Xin Yukun also understood that Transformers 4 would be a great commercial success.

Because this is an obviously commercial film designed to pander to Chinese audiences.

The film was shot on location in Hong Kong Island and Chongqing, and featured Chinese actress Li Bingbing!
Half of the product placements in the movie are Chinese brands.

Chinese viewers will surely feel a great sense of familiarity upon seeing all of this.

However, this cannot mask the film's hollow plot, unclear narrative, and somewhat fragmented nature, leaving the viewer confused.

All he saw was a bunch of robots fighting each other in a Chinese city, which was incredibly boring.

Of course, the special effects in this movie are still world-class!

However, too many special effects and fight scenes can sometimes be mentally exhausting. At the same time, those spectacular special effects can make the overall effect seem cheap amidst a vague narrative.

The balance between narrative and special effects wasn't handled well!
From Lu Zhiyuan's professional perspective, this film is unlikely to receive a very high rating.

Especially in North America, audiences see these special effects blockbusters every year, so there's nothing new about them anymore.

"Honey, the more I watch 'Transformers,' the more I realize how excellent our 'Real Steel' is, full of artistic flair!"

Transformers was a pleasant surprise at first.

Especially the first one!
It brought a huge shock to the world.

But the more you see it, the more you hate it!

Perhaps what those viewers dislike is not the movie itself, but the director and the production company, who ruined their cherished childhood memories!
They turned a classic work into a mediocre money-making scheme!

"It's really hard to balance box office and art."

Lu Zhiyuan sighed.

Seeing the commercial success of "Transformers 4" but its continuous failure in terms of critical reception made him realize that "Real Steel 4" should not be released unless absolutely necessary!

Otherwise, it would be tantamount to destroying the classic you created!

"I'd rather keep it sealed away forever than add a shoddy sequel." This was Lu Zhiyuan's final insistence as an artistic youth!

(End of this chapter)