The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 346 The 99 Road Girl Has Appeared! Big-Headed Cousin, Terrified!

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Astute businessmen, like sharks, swarm to the scene as soon as they smell blood.

Hanikezi originally intended to stay at Lu Zhiyuan's house and stay with him.

After all, companionship is the most enduring expression of love.

Moreover, she understood the principle of "being near the water tower gives you an advantage" very well, even though she was young.

The reason why Dilraba was able to steal Jing Tian's boyfriend back then was because Dilraba spent far more time with Lu Zhiyuan than Jing Tian.

Lu Zhiyuan is an extremely slow-to-warm-up person.

To warm his heart, I must put in a hundred times the effort.

Lu Zhiyuan is a good person in every way, except that he is very cold when it comes to emotions.

Gaining his approval requires immense patience, like water dripping on a stone.

Over the years, those who have received extra care from Lu Zhiyuan.

There have only been two so far!

One of them is Liu Shishi.

Despite Liu Shishi's terrible acting skills and the fact that she's not an artist under Yuankun Media, Lu Zhiyuan still takes good care of her and provides her with a lot of resources.

Liu Shishi's treatment is many times better than that of Yang Mi, a nobody under Yuankun Media.

Besides Liu Shishi, the only other person who received the same treatment was Hanikezi!

Hanikezi became a superstar with a smooth and successful career.

Over the years, she has never suffered any hardship, nor has she practiced martial arts as diligently as Gulnazar, and she was even kicked away hard.

She has always been the little princess of Lu Zhiyuan's family.

To make her an overnight sensation, Lu Zhiyuan even meticulously crafted a makeup look for her.

This oil paint makeup made her a sensation around the world, making her the dream girl of hundreds of millions of teenagers worldwide, even more popular than anime girls.

As for Dilraba, let's not even mention her.

In Hanikezi's eyes, Reba is Lu Zhiyuan's top-notch tool, a natural-born workaholic, who has always worked hard and dutifully to help Lu Zhiyuan make movies.

Reba jumped into the sea for Lu Zhiyuan, climbed Muztagh Ata, and endured the cold in Iceland.

Too much work.

Lu Zhiyuan hadn't even considered her when it came to such a difficult task.

So, who is Lu Zhiyuan's little cutie?

It's me, Hanikezi!
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pity.

The time spent together was ridiculously short.

Just one night later, Hanikezi started a brand new job.

The next morning.

James was accompanied by the company's lawyer and a sophisticated-looking, mature man in a suit, whose hair was graying.

They arrived at Lu Zhiyuan's home.

When Hanikezi saw that James had brought so many people, he invited him into the house, poured him tea, and said politely, "Uncle James, my teacher has gone out for a walk with my teacher's wife. You may have to wait for him for an hour."

"No, I'm not here to see the boss!"

James looked at Hanikezi as if she were a stack of shining US dollars: "My little princess, I've come to find you!"

"Find me?"

Hanikezi looked puzzled. "What do you want with me?"
James snapped his fingers, and immediately a secretary handed him more than a dozen contracts: "My little princess, after yesterday's movie screening, dozens of companies want to sign endorsement contracts with you."

"However, I am not a professional and dare not make a choice for you."

At this point, James introduced the gray-haired old man next to Hanikezi: "This is Sandra Bullock's agent, you can call him John."

Sandra Bullock's agent, from CAA.

This company, while not monopolizing the brokerage business in North America, is an absolute oligopoly.

"No, no, no, I don't need an agent."

Hanikezi instinctively refused her agent.

Having an agent meant the other party would try to control her in every way, which made her very uncomfortable.

Besides, she already has an agent, Zhang Tianai.

However, Zhang Tianai completely ignored her.

She does whatever she wants.

After all, the company was founded by Lu Zhiyuan, and she was Lu Zhiyuan's only apprentice, the little princess of the company.

Moreover, brokerage business doesn't make much money.

If Hanikezi continues to hone her acting skills, she will make a stunning debut in Lu Zhiyuan's blockbuster film.

The profits that film projects bring to the company far exceed those from the mere talent agency business.

How much can a top entertainment star earn in a year through their agency business?

At most, it's 100 million, and that's still in RMB.

Yuankun Media's annual profit is no less than 20 billion RMB.

For Yuankun Media, if they waste Hanikezi's window of opportunity to improve her acting skills for such a small amount of money, Zhang Tianai will be scolded to death by Lu Zhiyuan!
"No, my little princess, you've misunderstood. I won't sign an extra agent for you. I'm just hiring him temporarily so that he can use CAA's expertise and channels to help us screen potential partners."

"Of course, CAA will take a small cut during this process, as a service fee!"

Leave professional matters to professionals.

Although professionals may make money in the process, they can at least save themselves a lot of trouble.

At least in North America, that's how it is.

If CAA dares to cheat Hanikezi, once this news gets out, other agencies will probably be laughing their heads off.

YD Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Netflix will probably not let this go easily and will join forces to make CAA look bad!
"Uncle James, let me ask the teacher's opinion first."

Hanikezi now realizes what Lu Zhiyuan meant when he said, "You won't be able to relax for long," after the film screening.

Dozens of endorsement contracts!

Even if an endorsement contract only requires shooting an advertisement for one day, it still takes at least two months of work.

In addition, after signing the advertising endorsement, there are also some offline events every year.

After that, how could she possibly have time to stay by Lu Zhiyuan's side?

"My little princess, no need to ask. I already informed the boss about this. The boss told me to take good care of you."

James took out his phone and showed the message to Hanikezi.

Hanikezi was filled with despair and couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "They sent me out to work but didn't give me any opportunities. Teacher, you're so stingy!"

Although she felt that Lu Zhiyuan didn't want to give her a chance, Hanikezi wouldn't go against Lu Zhiyuan's wishes.

……

the next period of time.

Hanikezi leaves early and returns late every day, making him the busiest person in the family.

However, no matter how busy she is with work, Hanikezi always comes home for dinner.

She wasn't there to please Lu Zhiyuan; instead, she came home every day like a little kitten, hugging Lu Zhiyuan's mother.

"Mom, the only thing that keeps me going after working so hard outside every day is your dinner."

Hearing this, her mother was very happy and patted Hanikezi's head, saying, "You are also my sweet little cotton-padded jacket."

Although Dilraba is very good, she is over 1.7 meters tall, so even if she tries to be cute, she can't be cute.

Hanikezi is a little over 1.6 meters tall and is only 19 years old. She is a freshman in college and is still in a childlike state.

And she's so cute.

Lu Zhiyuan's mother really likes Hanikezi.

Because she knew that Hanikezi had grown up with Lu Zhiyuan, which meant she was essentially his goddaughter.

wrong.

She was probably a child bride.

Moreover, Hanikezi's thoughts were all too obvious.

Lu Zhiyuan's mother pretended not to notice, but she really liked this way of getting along.

When Lu Zhiyuan was not at home, the other girls in the family treated her with the same respect and devotion as an empress dowager.

In a daze, she thought she had returned to 1997 and was watching "My Fair Princess"!
She is the Empress Dowager!

The immersion is incredible!

However, it still lacks a certain something.

What's missing?

correct.

We're missing Rong Momo!

Just then, a guest arrived. Jing Tian glanced outside, smiled, and went to open the door: "Sister Shanshan, what brings you here?"

Rong Momo, the Empress's personal maid, has arrived!

Seeing Zhao Shanshan's appearance, Lu Zhiyuan's mother felt more and more connected to the character!

"Just checking in to see how you are doing."

After Zhao Shanshan opened the door, she smiled and said something, then whispered in Jing Tian's ear, "You've been here for half a year, it's about time you went back. If you don't go back, I won't be able to explain it to Mr. Jing."

"Okay. I'll be back in a couple of days."

Jing Tian nodded.

The film screening was a great success, and Lu Zhiyuan began his vacation.

However, Lu Zhiyuan spends his days with Gao Yuanyuan and his nights with Reba, and any free time he has is taken up by Hanikezi.

These three people didn't even give themselves the slightest opening.

Faced with this situation, Jing Tian felt quite helpless.

However, her relationship with Lu Zhiyuan has been almost repaired, and even when Jing Tian occasionally peels oranges for Lu Zhiyuan, he no longer avoids suspicion.

They're practically sleeping together again.

The relationship has reached a bottleneck at this point.

Staying here won't change much.

Jing Tian was also well aware that the final kick was not something that could be worn down by time; it required the right opportunity.

"By the way, Tian Tian, ​​Wanda is really hot lately. At the end of last year, the commercial real estate company went public in Hong Kong with a market value of 2000 billion. A while ago, the film company went public on the A-share market with a market value of over 1000 billion."

"With the two companies' market value exceeding 3000 billion, Lao Wang suddenly became the richest man in China."

After praising Wanda for a while, Zhao Shanshan changed the subject and said coldly, "But Mr. Jing told me that we should keep our distance from Wanda in the future."

"why?"

Jing Tian frowned slightly.

Wanda acquired AMC Theatres and Legendary Pictures, holding the IP for "King Kong," and has already cast her as the female lead.

If Lu Zhiyuan is unwilling to film it, they will collaborate with Universal Pictures.

Besides Lu Zhiyuan's movies, Jing Tian also needs to find a Plan B.

Wanda is her plan B.

Zhao Shanshan pulled Jing Tian aside and whispered, "Everyone in the industry knows about Lao Wang's brother-in-law's affair now."

"This matter will come out sooner or later. When it does, the impact could be significant."

"Furthermore, their family's behavior is quite strange... His brother-in-law ran away and went abroad, yet his son still wants to enter the entertainment industry? Wanda even openly supports him!"

"They really don't want to die sooner!"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian hesitated for a moment: "Wait! I remember, Old Wang's wife didn't used to have the surname Lin, did she? His so-called brother-in-law isn't really related to him, is he?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shanshan smiled meaningfully.

She turned her head and glanced at Gao Yuanyuan and Reba.

Gao Yuanyuan is holding her daughter in her arms right now, but this daughter cannot be exposed and must be registered under Dilraba's name.

Noticing Zhao Shanshan's gaze, Jing Tian instantly understood: "I see."

Jing Tian's acting skills are mediocre.

However, having grown up in this industry, she understood many of the unspoken rules and tricks immediately.

"In addition, although Wanda is a large and powerful company, the money they used to acquire AMC Theatres and Legendary Pictures was guaranteed by domestic banks and then borrowed in the United States."

“If their domestic operations falter, they may not be able to repay the US debt they have borrowed. That will definitely affect us.”

Zhao Shanshan truly lives up to her reputation as Jing Tian's best friend.

Over the years, Wanda has indeed been a great help to Jing Tian.

But it's not that helpful.

Because of Lu Zhiyuan's films, even without Wanda's help, they were able to break through on their own merits and quality.

Because he relies on the audience.

If the audience doesn't appreciate it, even if Wanda gives him all the screenings, it won't make a difference.

Only excellent film quality can enable Wanda to cooperate closely with him time and time again, achieving a win-win situation for both parties.

If the movie quality is poor, does Wanda even know who Lu Zhiyuan is?

“Wanda is currently at its peak, but I recently looked at some Impressionist paintings. I didn’t see the paintings clearly, but I remember a famous quote from an Impressionist master very clearly.”

"I've forgotten the exact quote, but it roughly means... art is not what you see, but what you make others see!"

Zhao Shanshan said meaningfully.

Her subtext was that Wanda seemed to be at its zenith, like oil being poured on a raging fire, reaching its peak.

However, there are many hidden problems behind Wanda that outsiders cannot see.

Only those who work closely with Wanda and truly know its inner workings can see things clearly.

Wanda's high-leverage approach is definitely a risky gamble.

If handled poorly, there is a high probability of certain death.

Lu Zhiyuan helped Jing Tian make so much money back then, enabling them to sever ties with Starlight Media, and also helped Jing Tian buy a lot of shares in New Classics Media.

This was so that Jing Tian could stay away from that circle and avoid being affected.

But when you're in the world, you're not in control of your own destiny.

At that time, Jing Tian didn't think it was a big deal and didn't choose the path that Lu Zhiyuan had prepared for her... But now, in the blink of an eye, Lu Zhiyuan's net worth might be even higher than that of Wang Jianlin of Wanda!
As for future development prospects, needless to say.

The companies under Lu Zhiyuan's control are all industries that represent the future of high technology.

The companies in Lao Wang's company are all run by old-timers; no one knows when they will be eliminated by the times.

Moreover, these businesses all rely on relationships and connections.

Relationships and connections are the most reliable things in this circle, but at the same time, they are also the most unreliable.

After all, there is only one emperor and one courtier.

Times have changed.

Old Wang's family's wealth will only last for 10 years at most.

Jing Tian instantly understood Zhao Shanshan's meaning, and after thinking for a moment, said, "We have shares in New Classics Media, so we can also make our own movies. We can indeed stay a little further away from Wanda."

Jing Tian wants to make movies, but she doesn't necessarily need to rely on Wanda.

After restoring her relationship with Lu Zhiyuan, she was able to promote herself.

"Tian Tian, ​​it's best that you think this way."

Zhao Shanshan breathed a sigh of relief and said frankly, "Don't laugh at me. Back then, when Brother Yuan asked us to go with him, I actually hesitated. I even wanted to muster up the courage to tell you, if you don't go, I'll go with him alone."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian feigned anger and said, "If you dare treat me like that, I'll strangle you!"

In fact, Jing Tian had her doubts.

However, she was young at the time and didn't think much about it.

But now, she feels that Lu Zhiyuan is thinking more about her than her father is.

So she was proud her whole life and lived like a little princess her whole life.

She was also willing to humble herself before Lu Zhiyuan.

"Tian Tian, ​​let's get back to the main topic. Old Cao is currently casting for the 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' series. Nazha got the role of Shirley Yang. Do you have any ideas about the role of Ding Sitian?"

Zhao Shanshan thinks this role is pretty good.

She heard it from CEO Li of Starlight Brilliant: Lu Zhiyuan portrayed this character exceptionally beautifully, and it's bound to be a huge hit!
"never mind!"

Jing Tian shook her head: "I've read the novel. If the character Ding Sitian were filmed according to the original work, she wouldn't have any charm at all. It's because my husband has a strong ability to create characters that you have this misconception."

"OK then!"

Zhao Shanshan didn't dwell on it and said with a smile, "Next, let's study the character of [Queen Mother of the West] carefully! Just thinking about how you would look like an empress makes me very excited!"

Hearing this, Jing Tian laughed.

of course!

I am the rightful empress!
……

Jing Tian and Zhao Shanshan were chatting idly over there.

Nazha and Hanikezi sat together.

"Hani, I'm so envious of you, you're so busy every day." Nazha looked at Hanikezi with great envy.

She already knew that James had found dozens of brands for Hanikezi, including top luxury brands such as Dior, high-end cosmetics such as Estée Lauder, fine jewelry such as Cartier, high-end cars such as Audi, and international beverages such as Perrier... all of them were top brands!
In the coming year, Hanikezi's advertisements will bombard major media outlets around the world, making her a true top star!
She even overshadowed Dilraba.

It's estimated that before long, people will also be clamoring to drink Hanikezi's bathwater.

"Sister Nazha, what have you been up to lately?"

Naza was envious of herself, but little did she know that Hanikezi was in a state of happy troubles.

Because she was raised by Lu Zhiyuan from a young age, she was used to the world of fame and fortune, and was pampered by others every day, living a very comfortable life.

He takes fame very calmly.

After all, she's been a superstar since she was a child, so no one will try to suppress her or compete with her for resources.

Moreover, under Lu Zhiyuan's guidance, she didn't have such strong demands for material life. Instead, she pursued spiritual resonance more.

What luxury brand?
It's nothing more than a consumer trap packaged by capitalism.

She completely disregarded it.

She even saw Nazha covered in luxury goods and wanted to tell the whole world that she was very rich.

She felt that Nazha's IQ was lacking, and that she had wasted a lot of money.

"Have you forgotten? I got the female lead role in the Ghost Blows Out the Light spin-off series, and I've been going to Netflix's theaters every day lately to learn how American TV series are filmed."

Naza used to envy Liu Shishi for being able to film a spin-off of "Real Steel".

Now, it's her turn.

She was also very excited and went to Netflix's production department every day to enjoy the same treatment as Liu Shishi!
After all, Lu Zhiyuan is a minor shareholder of Netflix.

She is Lu Zhiyuan's woman.

What's the difference between going to Netflix and going back to your own company?
Even a great director like David Fincher would nod slightly to her as a greeting.

This made Nazha's vanity explode!
"Sister Nazha, Sister Niu is also in Los Angeles recently. She might meet with the teacher. Could you keep an eye on Sister Niu's movements for me?"

Liu Yifei donated several million US dollars to Lu Zhiyuan, gave him a brand new photography system, and got a role similar to Lingbo Fairy in "The Great Wall".

Clearly, Liu Yifei was afraid of losing her role, so she came to confirm with Lu Zhiyuan.

Besides, Hanikezi didn't tell Nazha that Dior originally wanted to contact Liu Yifei, but after seeing her, Dior simply ignored Liu Yifei.

Not only that.

Dior immediately promoted her to global brand ambassador, giving her the highest possible title!
Furthermore, Dior plans to collaborate with the film "Mojin: The Lost Legend" on a special marketing campaign for a new fragrance that is scheduled to launch this summer over the next two months.

This perfume was originally the "Miss Dior Luxury Fashion Edition," with only 25 bottles released, each costing a whopping 2500 euros!

But now, Dior is preparing to change its marketing strategy!

The perfume is called "Miss Dior Samsara" and it was marketed in collaboration with the movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend".

In the movie, Hanikezi's smile made Lu Zhiyuan fall in love at first sight and couldn't bear to part with her. He traveled through mountains and rivers to enter the Kunlun Divine Palace and was willing to go through fire and water for her.

This is a story about a princess and a knight.

How romantic!
After all, Lu Zhiyuan, this knight, is a super-rich man with a net worth of 20 billion US dollars. He was also the number one most handsome man in the world in 2013, the youngest Best Director at the Oscars, and the youngest Best Actor at the Oscars!
For a woman, attracting an outstanding man, especially the most outstanding man in the world, is the greatest success!

And isn't that the purpose of perfume?
The head of Dior's North American operations felt that signing Hanikezi was their biggest achievement of the year!

Let Gucci and Chanel go eat shit!
In addition, Swarovski is also preparing to launch the same face chain worn by Hanikezi in the movie, as well as the silver bell on the horse's neck.

As for what these things are used for?

Experienced drivers should understand.

"By the way, Sister Nazha, I have a gift for you."

Hanikezi suddenly returned to her room and brought Nazha a Cartier ladies' watch: "The brand's partner gave me two so I can wear them alternately. However, I generally don't wear watches except when attending business events."

What era are we living in? Why do people still wear watches?

Like Lu Zhiyuan, Hanikezi carried nothing but a cell phone.

It adopts a minimalist style.

"After I return to China, Audi said they'd send me an R8 sports car. I wonder if my teacher's parking space will be enough?"

Hanikezi muttered something.

Audi has been eyeing Hanikezi for many years.

However, Hanikezi was a minor before, so she was not suitable to endorse high-end consumer brands such as automobiles.

Hanikezi starred in the "Real Steel" series, which is a hard science fiction film full of technology and futuristic feel.

Hanikezi's public image represents innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Audi feels that Hanikezi is a perfect fit for their brand image.

After watching the preview screening of "Mojin: The Lost Legend," the head of Audi's North American operations immediately reported to headquarters, discussed a plan overnight, and contacted James the next day to prepare to sign a contract with Hanikezi.

"Besides the Cartier watch, Pandora Jewelry designed a bracelet for me based on their 'Queen of the Netherworld' collection."

"In the movie, Queen Jingjue was lying in a coffin, and she had a lot of jingling accessories on her body, right?"

"I'm really impressed with them. They can even make a themed bracelet out of this?"

Hanikezi kept complaining to Nazha.

In addition to these, beauty brands such as Estée Lauder and L'Oréal have also created a custom lipstick gift set specifically named after her.

The promotional slogan is already decided: "The princess has come of age!"
It was as if she was announcing to the whole world that she was no longer a 13-year-old girl, but had grown into a graceful young woman.

Anne Hathaway, who starred in "The Princess Diaries," is already a middle-aged woman.

She is the most beautiful princess of the new era, in the whole world!

"Honey, I feel a bit sour, probably from eating too many oranges."

Nazha peeled oranges for Hanikezi and ate quite a few herself. Now she suspects her mouth feels sour because she ate too many oranges. It's so uncomfortable!

Seeing Hanikezi become wealthy and be pampered by luxury brands around the world, Nazha felt a surge of intense jealousy...

She just wanted to run out and find Lu Zhiyuan, then find a cheap hotel, drag Lu Zhiyuan in, and have sex with him!

After working backwards, she realized that she definitely had the same treatment as Hanikezi!

……

"Nazha, you're overthinking it!"

Dilraba raised her head and gave Gulnazar a cold look.

Naza just tried to sow discord, saying that Lu Zhiyuan went out to find Liu Yifei and that the two might be secretly having an affair.

Tell Dilraba to pay more attention.

If Lu Zhiyuan is taken away by Liu Yifei, the ecological niche of all of them will have to be completely restructured.

There's a saying that goes, "Chaos is the ladder to success!"
But the prerequisite is that this ladder must be within sight of oneself, so that one can reach it when chaos strikes.

If Liu Yifei takes away this ladder, how will I ever rise again?
"Nazha, I know you're a little upset because Hani stole all the limelight. But don't you think about it? With your acting skills, even if you were given the lead role, could you carry it?"

Although Dilraba didn't go to the movie, she knew Lu Zhiyuan very well.

Lu Zhiyuan made Nazha the female lead and even had her learn martial arts from Zhao Wenzhuo, clearly intending to promote Nazha to the top!

However, one must be strong to succeed!
Naza is clearly a soft noodle, not firm enough.

After all, in the footage, Nazha was still the female lead... which means that Lu Zhiyuan had at least not changed his mind after the movie was finished.

However, during the later editing, Lu Zhiyuan probably disliked Nazha, and the more he looked at her, the more he disliked her, so he had to force a short segment into the film.

The tone of the entire film was changed through montage editing!

"Senior Reba, I've tried my best, but it's still not working."

At that moment, Dilraba mercilessly struck Nazha with a stick, making Nazha dizzy and unable to lift her head. She could only lower her head, tears welling up in her eyes.

After giving her a stern talking-to, Dilraba gave Gulnazar a sweet treat: "Gulnazar, DJI drones are selling really well in Europe and America lately, and they're still missing a spokesperson. I think you're pretty good. I'll recommend you to Brother Yuan later."

"If drones sell well, he'll think of you as a lucky star, like Liu Shishi. At the very least, your treatment won't drop."

The salary will not be reduced.

Will I still be the lead actress in my next movie?

Upon hearing this, Nazha immediately started thinking and repeatedly thanked Dilraba, saying, "Senior Dilraba, I will always remember your care for me. No matter what, you will always be my older sister!"

Naza's abacus beads are practically bouncing into her eyes.

Dilraba really wanted to laugh.

People can actually laugh when they're speechless.

However, everyone knows that Nazha is a fool.

I can't possibly argue with an idiot, can I?
"Dilraba, I wish you a speedy delivery. I'm leaving now." Nazha didn't stay at Lu Zhiyuan's house; she returned to her hotel every night.

……

Having a baby is Dilraba's top priority.

But the less important matter is Dilraba's other company, Mahua FunAge!
Lu Zhiyuan himself is not interested in Happy Twist's business because Happy Twist mainly produces comedy films.

This is not the same path he pursues for superb audiovisual effects.

Some of them were even completely opposite.

Comedy films emphasize ingenious script structure, hilarious lines, and a barrage of jokes that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

In a sense, comedy films are the last refuge for filmmakers in every country to fight against Hollywood blockbusters.

It was fraught with cultural barriers.

But for Dilraba, Happy Twist is a very important company.

She needs to prove she's not just a pretty face; she's an incredibly capable wife. Even without Lu Zhiyuan, she can still achieve success.

At that moment, Dilraba called Su Lun: "Sister Su, is the post-production of the movie 'Goodbye Mr. Loser' almost finished?"

Su Lun is Dilraba's best friend.

They have collaborated on numerous films.

"Dilraba, post-production is finished, and we're just waiting for the release date. Don't worry, this movie should be fine."

Su Lun does have some appreciation for comedy films.

Because she herself has filmed some fantasy light comedies, she knows where the audience's funny bone lies.

Nowadays, everyone is living a very tiring life. Whether they are middle-aged or young, they all want to find some fun and relax their minds.

"Lost in Thailand" has set a good example for everyone. As long as the marketing is good, comedy films are bound to succeed.

"Goodbye Mr. Loser" should be fine too!
"Sister Su, if this movie is successful, it will prove your ability as a producer."

When directors get older and their energy wanes, they can rely on their professional experience to switch careers and become producers.

People who are good at directing generally do quite well as producers.

He wanted to recruit Su Lun as a producer, and if there was a good script, he wanted Su Lun to be the director.

This is Dilraba's idea.

Of course, she had no intention of stealing Lu Zhiyuan's girlfriend.

Su Lun only worked with Lu Zhiyuan for about three months a year, and it's normal for him to take on some side jobs the rest of the time, right?
……

Within Happy Twist...

It wasn't a scene of bustling activity.

"Brother Teng, why have you been so listless ever since you came back from Los Angeles? Did you ruin your career?"

When Mary saw Shen Teng return from Los Angeles, his eyes were lifeless and he was listless all day long. This was a typical outward sign that his kidneys were ruined!
Mary knew that before Shen Teng went to Los Angeles, he spent all his time in the company asking people if there were any super beautiful European and American female celebrities.
The kind that's not serious.

He definitely wouldn't be able to play the serious kind.

For the less serious kind, Kun will treat. He doesn't have to pay. Kun has always been very generous in this regard.

“Mary, my little sister.”

"You know, I played the third male lead in the movie 'Mojin: The Lost Legend.' But do you know how long it took me to film that movie?"

Shen Teng raised his head and glanced at his longtime partner.

Mary thought for a moment and said, "At most 10 days. You went after the New Year and came back not long after. I thought you failed the audition and were kicked back by Brother Yuan."

"What are you saying? With my skills, how could I be kicked back?"

Shen Teng glanced at Mary with annoyance, then sighed, "It wasn't 10 days. I was only on set for 7 days at most! And 5 of those days I was just soaking in the swimming pool!"

what?
Soaking in the swimming pool?

They probably weren't talking about a swimming pool, but one of those indecent pool parties, right? No wonder Shen Teng is so weak right now.

What man could resist spending five days straight at a pool party?
There's a saying that goes: "Once you step into a foot massage parlor, you'll never have another love interest."

Shen Teng now felt a sense of serene tranquility, like that of a Buddha.

"It's not what you think."

Shen Teng could tell from Mary's expression that she was doubting him.

Mary wasn't his new wife, so Shen Teng didn't care what Mary was thinking. The main thing was that after so many years of being colleagues, he couldn't let Mary wrong him!

He patted his behind, stood up, and said with deep emotion, "Forget it, there's no point in explaining to you. You won't believe me anyway."

"You'll only realize how stunning the images are when the movie is released and you see them for yourself, even though we just took some casual photos in the swimming pool!"

Shen Teng felt that Lu Zhiyuan was absolutely awesome!

This incredible audiovisual effect, this unforgettable visual spectacle, this adventure movie that stirred his heart as a man.

It's absolutely mesmerizing!

No wonder Tom Cruise has made so much money that he's too lazy to make other movies, but he can't let go of the Mission: Impossible series!
Real men should make amazing movies like this!

"True feelings are as vast as the grasslands, and no amount of wind and rain can stop them."

"There will always be a time when the clouds part and the sun shines through, illuminating us all."

Shen Teng got up and left. From afar, Mary heard the song "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" coming from Shen Teng's throat.

Mary couldn't help but wonder, isn't this Yuan Hua's signature song? Why is Xia Luo singing it too?
Is Shen Teng trying to lament that he was born at the wrong time?

However, Mary probably understood that Shen Teng had definitely broadened his horizons in Los Angeles. His entire demeanor had changed.

Previously, he had the air of a talented but unappreciated nobody.

Now, after indulging in a life of luxury and extravagance, I've had a profound awakening and rekindled my pursuit of my dreams. But I soon realize that my dreams are too far away, and I'll never be able to reach them in my lifetime. I'm ready to give up and become a lazy bum!
……

Wang Baoqiang returned to China.

His family matters have already been settled.

After having his way through Los Angeles, he, like Shen Teng, was somewhat worn out. And after being worn out, the man's reaction is to have a profound realization and enter a state of enlightenment.

Since returning from Los Angeles, Wang Baoqiang and Tang Yan's relationship has become very good.

"Congratulations, Tangtang, on becoming a top-tier superstar!"

Wang Baoqiang used to be rather tongue-tied, but after hanging out with Brother Kun for a while, he not only learned how to throw money around like Wang Xiaoshuai, but also how to flirt with girls.

"What kind of top star am I? Brother Baoqiang, you're making fun of me again." Tang Yan covered her mouth and smiled, revealing a cute and sweet expression.

Actually, she was really popular this year!
On January 10, "My Sunshine" premiered, with her playing the female lead Zhao Mosheng. The drama became an instant hit, setting a record of over 300 million views in a single day!

Although this data may be fabricated.

But in this day and age, who doesn't use paint?
On January 28, another of her TV series, "Lady & Liar," premiered. However, its performance was slightly less impressive compared to the previous series, and it was not widely mentioned.

But not long after, on February 4th, another of her TV series, "Legend of Fragrance," premiered, directly breaking the record for the highest viewership ratings for a TV series premiere in nearly ten years!

Generally, only TV dramas starring top-tier celebrities break records on their premiere day, and then decline in popularity afterward!

Tang Yan was a top star that year!

"By the way, Tangtang, you acted in director Lu Chuan's 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe.' How's the movie going?"

Although Lu Zhiyuan did not give any orders, Wang Baoqiang took the initiative to help Lu Zhiyuan gather intelligence on the enemy in advance!

Also adapted from "Ghost Blows Out the Light".

It's also a special effects blockbuster.

The title "Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe" is clearly an attempt to capitalize on Lu Zhiyuan's popularity.

"Hard to say."

Tang Yan said this without revealing any trace of his presence.

It's hard to say, that's why it's difficult to evaluate.

Another way to put it, though it's hard to say, is that it's likely to flop, but I can't say that to avoid offending people.

Wang Baoqiang instantly understood Tang Yan's subtext.

He gently picked up his glass, clinked it against Tang Yan's, drank it all in one gulp, and then said seriously, "Tangtang, Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi will both be in the movie 'The Great Wall.' One in white, one in red, one like ice, one like fire."

"I think what Brother Yuan means is that although these two characters don't have many scenes, they may become a special visual symbol, full of a sense of fateful confrontation."

"You know how good Yuan Ge is at creating personas. If he puts his mind to it, these two are guaranteed to become famous!"

"And the kind that becomes a global sensation!"

After Wang Baoqiang finished speaking, he silently looked at Tang Yan.

Tang Yan bit her lip and lowered her head in thought, clearly figuring out how she could infiltrate Lu Zhiyuan's film crew.

She couldn't walk the path that Liu Shishi took.

Liu Shishi was always half-blind on screen, but how come she had such good taste in real life? She started currying favor with Lu Zhiyuan when he first debuted.

For Valentine's Day, I gave Lu Zhiyuan a Canon lens.

Although Liu Shishi later changed her story and said it was the Lantern Festival, it was just because Valentine's Day was closer and someone in the crew got it wrong and deliberately spread rumors.

But it's all the same.

The Lantern Festival is China's Valentine's Day.

The wind whistles, the jade pot swirls, and fish and dragons dance all night.

The golden strands of moth snow willow, the smile is full of fragrance.

The crowd looked for him thousands of times, but suddenly looking back, he found that person in a dimly lit place.

Lu Zhiyuan must have fondly remembered that Lantern Festival.

……

But Tang Yan thought about it and realized that she couldn't follow Liu Yifei's path either.

She could certainly afford $200 million. But Lu Zhiyuan was clearly not short of money; he wouldn't accept gifts from just anyone.

Having no prior relationship, why should Lu Zhiyuan accept her gift?

The quickest way for her to deal with this is to find an opportunity to sleep with Lu Zhiyuan!

She used her two long legs to press directly onto his shoulders, making him unable to forget her from then on.

"Brother Baoqiang, thank you for reminding me. I'll think of a solution when I get back."

After chatting for a while, Tang Yan prepared to pay the bill and leave.

If they don't leave now, judging from Wang Baoqiang's expression, they might have to proceed to the next stage of the process.

But Wang Baoqiang pulled her back: "What other way do you need to think of? I already know the answer. I came here today to tell you the standard answer!"

what?
Are you going to pimp for me and Brother Yuan?

impossible!

You're obviously trying to pick me up!

Tang Yan took a small step back, looking at Wang Baoqiang with an incredulous expression.

Seeing that Tang Yan seemed unconvinced, Wang Baoqiang gave the answer directly: "A while ago, Brother Yuan asked Nazha to train with Zhao Wenzhuo, wanting Nazha to switch careers and become an action star. You've heard about that, haven't you?"

"Ah."

Tang Yan nodded.

However, she inwardly shook her head frantically.

To turn Gulnazar, this pretty face, into an action star? The director's ideas are truly wildly imaginative.

However, I really can't endure this hardship.

I think I should pass on being an action star.

Wang Baoqiang, unaware of Tang Yan's thoughts, continued, "Unfortunately, this experiment wasn't very successful. Nazha, despite being an action star, still lacks sharpness in her eyes. Her highlight moments in the film are all fleeting."

"On the contrary, Hani... her eyes were bright and clear like starlight, which made Brother Yuan take several close-up shots of her, and even use slow motion to capture Hani's smile."

"Brother Yuan spent a lot of time on these few shots, working on the tone and color in post-production, making those few seconds of footage look like a world-famous painting!"

"When I saw those scenes at the preview screening, I thought I was watching some kind of fairy descending to earth!"

Slow motion is particularly adept at capturing subtle changes in time and space. Especially beautiful moments like sunlight falling on a face, making the skin glow and radiant.

This kind of shot allows the female lead in the movie to quickly close the distance between herself and the audience.

In 3D special effects mode, the female protagonist's face appears almost tangible.

It immerses the audience in a feeling that is both unreal and extremely real.

It allows the audience to instantly feel a flutter in their heart for the female character in the movie.

of course.

This requires the director to have excellent filming skills and a mastery of light and shadow!

Lu Zhiyuan spent a lot of time on post-production to film these few scenes, which is why they caused such a huge sensation.

This made Hanikezi ecstatic.

Nazha was so jealous she wanted to strangle Hanikezi!

"I can't really explain the specific camerawork due to my limited education. You'll understand once the movie trailer is released in a couple of days."

The movie trailer definitely shows Hanikezi as the female lead.

Because Hanikezi is more famous.

Moreover, Wang Baoqiang knew that Hanikezi had signed many endorsement deals, and those brands were all waiting to do joint promotions with "Mojin: The Lost Legend"!

At that time, in addition to the normal movie promotion, more than a dozen top global brands will simultaneously place advertisements.

For the movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend", Lu Zhiyuan only needs to spend 3000 million US dollars on publicity.

As for the rest, all the top brands that have partnered with Hanikezi will be covered!
This collaborative approach saved Lu Zhiyuan at least $2000 million in advertising costs!

This is the benefit of a child star's first blockbuster movie after growing up.

This kind of dividend can be called the "leek dividend"!

Naza doesn't receive this kind of treatment.

Because she was previously relatively unknown, and her fan base was far smaller than Hanikezi's.

"Brother Baoqiang, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Tang Yan admitted that Wang Baoqiang was right; his education level was indeed not high, and he had gone around in circles without getting to the point.

Wang Baoqiang glanced at Tang Yan, somewhat puzzled. Why was Tang Yan so uninterested in such an important matter? She even seemed a little impatient.

But come all come.

He needs to make things clear!

At this moment, Wang Baoqiang continued, "Giving Yuan Ge ordinary gifts is useless; he's not short of money. Unless you give him a world-famous painting. But you definitely wouldn't be willing to spend that much."

"So, if you want to win Brother Yuan's favor, you must work on your career."

Wang Baoqiang helped Tang Yan analyze the situation, and even shared with her everything he had seen around Lu Zhiyuan over the years without reservation.

Tang Yan sat up straight and looked at Wang Baoqiang seriously.

Seeing that Tang Yan was finally paying attention, Wang Baoqiang was a little happy and spoke in more detail: "The current trend is very obvious. Dilraba is semi-retired, Gulnazar is no longer a good actress, and Hani is Yuan Ge's only leading lady."

"Zhang Ruonan is quite good, but she is not a dance student, so her versatility is a bit limited. Her acting roles are also relatively limited, mainly playing the kind of innocent little angel."

"Besides, Zhang Ruonan and Hani were both born in 96. If they were to compete for resources, Zhang Ruonan would definitely lose to Hani."

Wang Baoqiang first explained Lu Zhiyuan's habit of using female leads in his films.

Currently, it seems that Hanikezi will become the next generation of core street girls!
Zhang Ruonan will most likely become Hanikezi's support, just like Liu Shishi supports Dilraba.

"and then?"

Tang Yan felt she was about to grasp the key point, and her heart inexplicably became excited.

Wang Baoqiang smiled and continued, "Honey is good, but Brother Yuan has his own way of doing things. He always needs a Plan B, just in case."

"Besides, Hani can't be his leading lady forever."

"Normally speaking, from now on, Brother Yuan should start looking for a new generation of 'Road Girls' for himself! He should use a few dramas to properly cultivate them."

"Hani is 4 years younger than Dilraba and Gulnazar. The next generation of 'Road Girls' will need to be about 3 to 4 years younger than Hani!"

She must be 3-4 years younger than Hani and must have been born in 1999 at the earliest.

I'm currently 16 years old!
It seems just right!
Lu Zhiyuan could use one supporting role and one leading role to cultivate the other person.

Tang Yan immediately started thinking about it.

Wang Baoqiang smiled and drank a cup of hot tea, continuing, "She has to be able to dance, be good-looking, have a good figure, and most importantly, have beautiful eyes. Remember this key point... beautiful eyes, eyes that can speak! This is Yuan-ge's favorite leading lady."

Naza looks good in everything.

Her eyes are also very beautiful.

However, Nazha's eyes don't speak; they're like wood.

Eyes like these are perfect for fashion shoots, conveying a sense of world-weariness. They have that supermodel vibe.

But this kind of world-weary look isn't suitable for making movies!
Lu Zhiyuan hated those lifeless eyes; he preferred lively, expressive eyes.

"Brother Baoqiang, is a traditional opera student okay?"

Tang Yan pondered for a while, and suddenly a person flashed through her mind.

That person perfectly matched all the conditions Wang Baoqiang mentioned.

"A traditional opera student should be able to do it!"

Wang Baoqiang nodded vigorously and offered his analysis: "Opera students have better physiques, and their eyes are more expressive after professional opera training. Do you have any recommendations?"

Tang Yan laughed: "Yes. I do know someone like that. Especially her eyes, they seem to speak volumes. She was born in 99, she's 16 this year, and she studies at the Shanghai Theatre Academy's opera school!"

"Her name is Wang Churan!"

After a pause, Tang Yan hesitated for a moment before saying, "However, her head is a bit big; she doesn't have the standard movie look."

Nazha and Hanikezi have the standard movie look.

They have racial advantages: relatively small heads, large eyes, and very concentrated facial features, almost the size of a palm.

Her facial features look very delicate.

"This is a big problem."

Wang Baoqiang scratched his head.

Male actors don't care too much about their image when filming movies.

Even someone like Lu Zhiyuan, who was ranked number one in the 2013 list of the 100 most handsome men in the world, could still sport a full beard and look somewhat weathered in "Mojin: The Lost Legend".

But actresses can't do that.

Because female fans are more demanding of actresses.

Movie screens, which use a widescreen format, tend to make actresses' faces appear wider when stretched horizontally.

In particular, Lu Zhiyuan really likes to use wide-angle lenses to shoot full-frame shots.

Because a wide-angle lens is a special type of short-focal-length lens.

Short focal length lenses have one characteristic.

A face that is in focus will appear very large, creating an expansive effect, especially noticeable in close-up shots.

On the movie screen, even a slightly wide face will be magnified a hundredfold.

Hanikezi was able to withstand Lu Zhiyuan's wide-angle close-up shots and still deliver such vivid and lifelike eyes, which is why she became Lu Zhiyuan's favorite.

As for acting skills, Lu Zhiyuan can rely on camera language and montage editing to create atmosphere.

But with close-up shots, he had no way to react.

It's all thanks to the actresses' natural beauty!
"How about this."

"Tangtang, after Yuan-ge comes back, it will be almost summer vacation. Take him to Yuan-ge's house so he can see him."

Wang Baoqiang is creating an opportunity for Tang Yan.

Whether it will work or not depends on Tang Yan's fate.

"Brother Baoqiang, I love you."

Tang Yan felt she had a great chance and was overjoyed. She made a heart shape with her hands at Wang Baoqiang and turned to leave.

time is limited.

She first went to the school to identify the person, and then spent a lot of money to give this young girl, Wang Churan, a complete makeover from start to finish!

Otherwise, if Wang Churan were to meet Lu Zhiyuan in her current state, without any makeup, she would likely be rejected.

Because Wang Cherish's head is really big!
However, her eyes are indeed very beautiful, they are expressive eyes... If only a close-up of her eyes were taken, Lu Zhiyuan would definitely fall in love with Wang Cheran's eyes!

(End of this chapter)