The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 347: Another attempt to reach second place in history, surpassing Peter Jackson! Adi, who wants to go all in!
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Los Angeles.

Since Gao Yuanyuan gave birth, Dilraba's attitude towards Gao Yuanyuan has changed somewhat.

Although they weren't exactly sisters, they got along well and stopped saying sarcastic or insincere things.

At this stage, Lu Zhiyuan no longer needed to pretend.

His previous indifference towards Gao Yuanyuan was all an act; he mainly had to consider Dilraba's feelings.

He had to be more ruthless towards Gao Yuanyuan so that Dilraba could feel some sympathy for her, and even become the good person to comfort her.

Under Lu Zhiyuan's unconventional approach, over time, the relationship between Reba and Gao Yuanyuan not only did not sour, but became increasingly harmonious.

As for what kind of conflict could there be between him and Gao Yuanyuan?
Although Gao Yuanyuan was a bit silly, she couldn't understand why Lu Zhiyuan, who had clearly accepted her, still ignored her.

She couldn't figure it out herself and felt a little frustrated, so she went to her exceptionally intelligent older brother and complained a little.

After thinking about it for a moment, Brother Gao couldn't help but laugh, and then gave Gao Yuanyuan a brief analysis of Lu Zhiyuan's general idea.

He told Gao Yuanyuan not to overthink it, that the man she was dating was far more sophisticated than her!
To put Gao Yuanyuan's mind at ease.

Living a good life is better than anything else.

"Brother, the gunman game theory you taught me is really effective."

"I spoke well of Jing Tian in front of Dilraba, and I spoke well of Dilraba in front of Jing Tian, ​​so that they both thought I was a kind-hearted person."

"Instead of making them think I was on their side because I spoke up for them, they thought I was a reliable person who never spoke ill of others behind their backs."

Gao Yuanyuan maintains an attitude of not competing or vying for anything.

Then, Jing Tian directly recognized her daughter as her goddaughter. The daughter was not even a month old yet, and Jing Tian had already sworn that if she did not have children of her own, she would leave all her assets to her daughter.

Needless to say, Dilraba's situation is even worse.

In name only, this is Dilraba's child!

Moreover, Dilraba is a kind-hearted person, and after spending a lot of time with the child, she almost treated him as her own.

"Little sister, you don't really need to be so cautious."

Brother Gao revealed a little secret to Gao Yuanyuan.

The development of high-tech robotic dogs and body-hugging robots has reached a certain level, but in terms of commercial sales, it has reached a bottleneck.

Making another breakthrough in a short period of time would be extremely difficult. However, there is still enormous potential for research in the military field.

The elder brother hinted to Gao Yuanyuan that although he was nominally the chief scientist of Yuangao Technology, he was actually the core person in charge of a high-tech project of a military enterprise in Northwest China!
I won't go into details about what this project is.

It involves a confidentiality agreement.

Brother Gao was subtly telling Gao Yuanyuan that his value alone surpasses that of half the entertainment industry!
Of course, his brother-in-law was not among them.

As his sister, what does Gao Yuanyuan have to be afraid of?

This is a technological age.

In this era, the value of top scientists is beyond question.

"Brother, thank you."

Gao Yuanyuan felt a little touched. Her older brother was as reliable as ever. She couldn't help but think of how she used to follow him around when she was little.

After thinking for a moment, Gao Yuanyuan said, "Big brother, your niece is very beautiful. I'll bring her home for you to see in a couple of months."

Hearing this, the older brother was also very happy: "Then I'll have your sister-in-law cook a good meal. I have to go to work now."

……

Meanwhile, outdoors.

"Honey, Weiwei is so cute. Look at her eyes, don't they look like mine? Big and round, with a hint of melancholy."

Dilraba often goes out with Lu Zhiyuan, pushing a stroller and taking the child out for some fresh air.

She wanted the paparazzi staking out the area to take pictures of her and her family of three, showing their harmonious and loving relationship.

With the trailer for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" being released globally, Lu Zhiyuan's popularity has surged once again.

After the release of The Hobbit trilogy, Peter Jackson's cumulative box office earnings reached $65 billion.

It's about $4 million more than Lu Zhiyuan!
After the trailer for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" was released, global media began to speculate again about whether Lu Zhiyuan could dethrone Peter Jackson from second place in history after this summer.
Before this epic final battle... Lu Zhiyuan acted as if nothing had happened, accompanying Reba, pushing a stroller, and leisurely taking a walk in the breeze.

This calm and composed demeanor reveals his strong inner confidence!
As for Lu Zhiyuan, second only to the others in history... according to the lines in the movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend," it was all destined, just like the lines on his palm!

"A kingly demeanor!"

"Being temporarily ahead of Peter Jackson is nothing to Master Y! In less than six months, he'll be overtaken again. How exciting!"

"The competition between these two top directors gives me the same thrill as watching a competitive sport."

"After surpassing the past this time, Master Y will be far ahead, widening the gap between himself and Peter Jackson. After all, 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' are completely over. Peter Jackson can no longer produce world-class works to challenge Master Y!"

"Breaking news: Peter Jackson has announced that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he may not be making any more movies. He is retiring."

“That’s normal. After all, Peter Jackson was born in 1961 and is 54 years old this year. His energy is limited.”

"Moreover, apart from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series, his other films all lacked a certain something."

"Master Y is truly amazing! He can handle any subject matter with ease, as if he has no creative bottlenecks. His creative energy is comparable to Spielberg's in the 90s!"

"When exactly will 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' be released? I heard from the media who went to the preview screenings that it's a very rare and wonderful Eastern fantasy film!"

"Furthermore, the newspapers are boasting that this is the first fantasy film in history to use LED virtual filming and production, plus 3D underwater photography technology. The special effects in this movie are absolutely amazing!"

"I've already prepared the money. As soon as summer vacation starts, I'll buy tickets to go to the movies!"

"I really hope summer vacation comes soon! I can watch 'Jurassic World,' and after that, there'll be Master Y's Eastern fantasy film!"

"By the way, what are your thoughts on the title of this movie, 'Lost Temple'?"

The movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend" is called "Lost Temple" in English by Lu Zhiyuan, which roughly translates to "Ancient Temple".

"Haha. I know how to do this problem."

"Many years ago, someone analyzed that Master Y was a veteran Warcraft player! He appeared in many Warcraft-related entries in the movies. This time, the appearance of the map [Lost Temple] is not surprising at all."

"Warcraft player reporting! I have inside information: Master Y has been occasionally playing Dota 2 on Steam this month, and he's getting wrecked every day!"

"Haha! Upon closer inspection, Master Y is not even 30 years old yet; he's still a young man. The media always compares him to Peter Jackson, and I almost thought he was a decrepit old man."

Lu Zhiyuan keeps his private life very low-key.

If he were an unknown figure in the entertainment industry, his low-key private life would only lead to his downfall.

However, he is a top-notch director.

Since the release of "Real Steel 3", his global fame has long surpassed that of Christopher Nolan!

No matter how low-key a historical director tries to be, he can't stay low-key at all once a movie is released.

As Lu Zhiyuan's little fans, they are keen to dig into Lu Zhiyuan's private life or hobbies, hoping to find some common ground with Lu Zhiyuan.

In many of Lu Zhiyuan's films, there are visual tags, lines, or names that only Warcraft fans would recognize.

This time it's even more interesting.

The classic Warcraft battle map, "Lost Temple," appeared directly.

"Hey everyone, which game's trailer is this? The female lead is so beautiful! In the last few seconds, she's lying on the altar, and Nicolas Cage sends her down to be sacrificed. What does that mean?"

"Is this a punishment for the female protagonist when she loses the game?"

Just then, a user appeared on the forum. Judging from his tone, he was an elementary school student, and a console game student at that.

It's highly likely that they're the kind of people who watched the trailer for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" and came to ask where they can buy the game.

Because the trailer for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" looks too much like a game trailer.

Moreover, it's a role-playing game where you get the main quest right at the start, which involves rescuing a princess.

This princess was imprisoned in a dangerous palace by a wicked god, awaiting a warrior to rescue her.

After rescuing the princess, the player can live happily ever after with her.

Nowadays, in order to attract players, some games even offer bonus easter eggs to enjoy later on.

……

Magic City.

Opera school.

Tang Yan asked her agent, Ji Rujing, to call Wang Churan out of the school and arrange to meet her at a nearby coffee shop.

If it weren't for the school teacher's guarantee, Wang Churan certainly wouldn't have gone out with a stranger.

However, upon arriving at the destination, Wang was startled to see a woman wearing large sunglasses, with a receding hairline but a remarkably beautiful face.

Besides being beautiful, this stunning woman also has a pair of long legs, which she's currently fiddling with under the table, making Wang Churan extremely envious.

Tang Yan's long, slender legs are not only attractive to men, but also make women extremely jealous.

To be honest, 16-year-old Wang Churan isn't particularly beautiful, but she has a pair of exceptionally bright and expressive eyes.

In the traditional Chinese opera industry, there is a saying of "four skills and five methods," with eye acting being a key technique.

The most expressive part of a face is its eyes!

Whether it's creating a character or conveying emotions to the audience, it all depends on the eyes.

Because traditional opera is not like film, it doesn't involve such large-scale movements.

A good opera actress can convey her mood and innermost thoughts to the audience simply by the movement of her eyes.

Tang Yan felt that even if she studied for a lifetime, she would never be able to imitate Wang Cheran's expressive eyes.

There's nothing we can do about it, that's just talent!
"Sister Tangtang, is that you?"

Wang looked at it for a long time, then asked a question with some uncertainty.

Tang Yan took off her sunglasses: "Little boat, it's so nice to see you. Sit down quickly. Order whatever you like."

"Sister Tangtang, it really is you!"

Wang Churan was naturally delighted to meet Tang Yan, a big star, but at 16 years old, she knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

She sat down carefully, but didn't dare to order anything casually as Tang Yan had suggested.

Wang Churan flipped through the menu and looked up to ask, "Sister Tangtang, is there something you need?"

Tang Yan suddenly reached out and grabbed Wang Churan's small hand: "Xiao Chuan, you may not know, but we are actually relatives. Strictly speaking, you should call me your cousin."

what?
Tang Yan is my aunt, how come I didn't know?

At that moment, Wang was completely dumbfounded.

To prove that her identity was genuine, Tang Yan earnestly said, "Before the name change, your surname was Song, and your given name was Xiaomeng."

"How did you know?"

Wang was visibly surprised.

Her father is from Shanghai, and his surname is Song.

However, after her parents divorced, she went back to Zibo with her mother and changed her name to Wang Churan.

"I already said we're relatives. Of course I know about your situation."

Next, Tang Yan went on and on about the relationships, finally revealing that Wang Churan's father was the cousin of one of her cousins' wives.

This relationship completely confused Wang Churan.

What kind of relationship is this?

To put it bluntly, they're completely unrelated!

But if you really think about it, they are relatives.

"Then should I call you... Aunt?"

Wang Churan found it hard to believe that the famous actress Tang Yan was actually her relative. Although it was a roundabout way of saying it, they were indeed relatives.

"good!"

Tang Yan was overjoyed to hear Wang Churan call her aunt.

She stood up and sat down next to Wang Cheran, taking her small hand in hers: "Little Boat, is it okay if I call you that?"

Wang Churan's name, the two characters Churan, when pronounced quickly, become Chuan (meaning "boat").

"Yes, it's okay. Some of my classmates call me that too."

Wang was still a little confused.

At that moment, her brain began to work rapidly. What exactly was going on?
Tang Yan has become my aunt, which is a good thing. But why have I never seen this aunt in the first 16 years of my life?
Something unusual must be a conspiracy!
“Little boat, if you look closely, you look a bit like Liu Yifei. If you look even closer, you also look a bit like Li Qin.”

"Let me think about it more carefully, and you also have some of Liu Shishi's temperament."

Tang Yan observed Wang Cheran's appearance and her expressive eyes, easily discerning the mixture of confusion, excitement, and bewilderment within her.

it's beautiful!
Those eyes are amazing!
It's almost as if it can speak.

If Liu Shishi had eyes like those, she would have been invincible long ago.

"Sister Tangtang, no, Auntie, I'm a little embarrassed by your praise."

Sixteen-year-old Wang Churan is not as pretty as she is in the future; she still has some baby fat on her face, and today she is even without makeup, making her head look particularly large.

She never thought she was particularly beautiful.

However, Tang Yan is a seasoned veteran in the entertainment industry, and she knows this very well.

Some people look ordinary most of the time, but as soon as they put on makeup, dress appropriately, work out to get in shape, and make some minor adjustments to fix facial imperfections, they can transform themselves.

She will definitely become a stunning beauty!

Wang Churan already had this foundation!

"Little Boat, since you call me Aunt, Aunt will tell you the truth. You should have heard of the famous director Lu Zhiyuan, right?"

Tang Yan felt that Wang Churan was just a 16-year-old girl, and that if she kept going in circles, the other party would definitely not understand.

She might as well just tell the truth.

"I've heard of him! I've watched every single one of Brother Yuan's movies."

Wang nodded repeatedly, trembling with fear.

When she was 12 years old, she watched "Real Steel" and was deeply attracted by Hanikezi. She even fantasized that one day she could pilot a Jaeger!

The trailer for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" has been released.

Hanikezi seems to be the female lead!

The one-minute trailer is all close-ups of Hanikezi.

On the frozen lake, she dismounted gracefully, pulled out her belt in one swift motion, and with a light flick, saved Hu Bayi.

At the foot of the snow-capped mountain, she rode a white horse, dressed in red, as dazzling as a red plum blossom offered before the Buddha, or like an immaculate messenger emerging from a crystal world, as pure as the stars.

In the village, she smiled radiantly, teasing Hu Bayi and getting him to utter the love spell, "Manszi Niyakshikureman."

Inside the coffin of the Queen of Jingjue, she opened her eyes, gazed deeply at Hu Bayi, and uttered the words, "Forget me, and live well."

Then, her exquisite face slowly crumbled into fragments...

And in the next second.

The scene cuts to Hu Bayi, who, for her sake, jumps into the water with a bang.

Next, the trailer showcased the magnificence and incredible nature of the underwater tomb of King Xian, sparking a huge discussion across the internet.

……

However, although the underwater tomb of King Xian was magnificent, what left a deep impression on Wang Churan was Hanikezi's portrayal of the character Ding Sitian.

It's so beautiful!

As a girl, she was extremely envious of Hanikezi, who was able to showcase her beauty to the world during the best years of her youth.

“Little Boat, next month, after Brother Yuan comes back, I will visit him. Before that, I want to give you a completely new makeover.”

"Then, I recommend you go to Brother Yuan's place to film his next work, 'The Great Wall'."

Seeing that Wang Churan seemed to admire Lu Zhiyuan and also envy Hanikezi's outstanding performance in the movie, Tang Yan smiled inwardly.

She was also 16 years old once, and she knows what kind of dreams girls of that age have.

If it were another director, another film crew, Wang Churan's family, or Wang Churan herself, they would probably have some concerns.

After all, with the increasing development of the internet, most of the messy unspoken rules in the entertainment industry have been exposed.

All I can say is that this industry is as murky as a stagnant pool of mud.

However, this industry is indeed profitable.

In this era of internet traffic, even a third-rate celebrity can earn tens of millions by filming an unknown TV series.
This is simply an era of chaos and depravity!

Of course, Tang Yan herself was also a beneficiary.

As a top influencer, she took the biggest slice of the pie!

However, as she gets older, she realizes that chasing trends will eventually lead to a decline in popularity.

Only by meeting a good director, making a good film, and leaving behind a good role, can she have lived a worthwhile life.

When she gets old and looks back, she can brag to her children, "Your old mother was with so-and-so back then, and she made so-and-so movies. That movie swept the world!"

If you don't believe me, take it out and have a look!
As for those terrible idol dramas... can these even be considered presentable?

Therefore, once celebrities make money, they all want to make movies and pursue historical status. Because movies are the only thing in this industry that is even remotely related to art.

Even saints cannot escape the allure of fame and fortune!

Tang Yan was certainly not a saint.

Therefore, she was desperately pursuing fame and fortune!
"Sister Tangtang, do you want to sign me?"

After hearing Tang Yan's words, Wang Churan thought of another possibility: Tang Yan probably thought he was a promising talent and wanted to trick him into signing a contract to be a slave.

I've heard that terminating these contracts involves compensation starting at several million. Some companies survive solely on these compensation payments.

Wang Churan is also a heavy internet surfer!
She frequents Douban groups and, while she may not know everything about the celebrities in the entertainment industry, she is quite familiar with their methods.

"Do not."

Tang Yan shook her head: "Although I plan to start my own company and would like to sign you as my artist, I can't do that."

Want to do it, but can't?
What does this mean?

Wang Churan was completely baffled by Tang Yan.

"Little boat, don't worry, I won't trick you into signing any contract."

"Next, I will find a professional teacher to give you a comprehensive makeover. I'm not doing this so you can make money for me; I have more important things to do that I need your help with."

"I've earned a lot of money myself, more than I could ever spend in this lifetime."

"But I'm still missing one opportunity. I'm missing an opportunity to go down in history!"

At this point, Tang Yan looked at Wang Churan and asked, "Who do you think is more suitable for making movies, me or Yang Mi?"

Wang Churan wasn't stupid, and she said with absolute certainty, "It's definitely you, Auntie."

You're my aunt now, what else can I say?
"Little boat, you have good taste!"

Tang Yan laughed happily and held Wang Cheran's hand: "Auntie won't lie to you. Liu Yifei is definitely going to get a role in the 'Great Wall' project."

“If you dress up a little and use makeup to enhance your eyebrows and eyes, from a certain angle, you will look somewhat similar to Liu Yifei.”

"This is what I think... Brother Yuan's movies really like to play with that kind of fatalistic reincarnation trope."

"Liu Yifei can be your older sister."

"You and Liu Yifei are on opposing sides, yet you are destined to engage in a life-or-death battle."

"Then, you stab Liu Yifei to death with your sword!"

"Let Liu Yifei die with tragic aesthetics."

Tang Yan felt that if she were Lu Zhiyuan, she could definitely film it this way, and Liu Yifei's $200 million would definitely be well worth the money!
At the same time, everyone will also remember Wang Churan, who stabbed Liu Yifei to death with a sword!
This is Lu Zhiyuan's favorite [parricide plot].

Wang Churan essentially climbed to the top by stepping on Liu Yifei!
Meanwhile, Wang Churan could steal Liu Shishi's role... Hmph, Liu Shishi, that blind girl, she's been living off Lu Zhiyuan, not even giving herself a chance. And she calls herself a good friend?

Since you don't consider me your sister, I won't consider you my sister either!

Everyone should rely on their own abilities!

"Auntie, do I have a chance to stab Liu Yifei to death with a sword?"

Upon hearing this plot arrangement, Wang Churan instantly felt a surge of excitement!
"Whether you have a chance depends on your own performance. I can only provide you with a platform. But don't worry, even if you fail, it's okay. Your aunt will sign you to her company, and all the resources will be used to promote you."

Wang Churan is indeed a promising talent.

Her lively little eyes were so expressive that Tang Yan really liked them.

"Auntie, this is such a big matter, I can't make the decision myself. I'll go home and discuss it with my mother."

Wang Churan felt that Tang Yan was very sincere.

They don't take your money, yet they still spend money on you.

She also had to introduce herself to Lu Zhiyuan to film his next project, "The Great Wall," and even had herself stab Liu Yifei to death with a sword.
What exactly happened today?
Did a passing deity take a liking to me, Wang Xiaochuan?
My little boat is about to become an aircraft carrier!

"Little boat, this is my business card. I hope you can give me a reply as soon as possible, because we are short on time. For this role, your direct competitor is Liu Shishi!" "However, I believe you can win!"

Liu Shishi is known as Little Liu Yifei, and the duel between the two on screen feels very fateful.

However, Liu Shishi has been doing better and better over the years, and has already left Liu Yifei far behind. Liu Yifei can't catch up with Liu Shishi at all.

Moreover, the two don't look very alike.

Wang was different.

At first glance, she does not look much like Liu Yifei, but after makeup, especially after wearing ancient costume, her eyebrows, eyes and temperament are about 70% similar to Liu Yifei's!

"Me, stealing Liu Shishi's role?"

At that moment, Wang Churan felt her heart pounding.

Omg!

I've really made something of myself!

I had no idea I was this strong.
"Yes, there's a very high probability. Because Brother Yuan likes girls with big eyes."

Tang Yan encouraged Wang Cherish: "Your eyes are so big, Yuan-ge likes your type the most! Don't lack confidence in yourself!"

"Oh."

Wang left, feeling dazed and confused.

If she hadn't had Tang Yan's business card in her hand and added Tang Yan on WeChat, she would have thought she had just taken a nap and had a wonderful dream.

After seeing Wang Churan off, Tang Yan immediately sent a WeChat message to Wang Baoqiang: "Brother Baoqiang, this is my niece. Does she have a bit of Liu Yifei's temperament? Could you send the photo to Brother Yuan so he can do some makeup and enhancements for my niece?"

Tang Yan thought she was a true genius!
If Lu Zhiyuan were to have his makeup done, it would definitely be the look he would like.

After finishing her makeup and grooming, I'll bring Wang Churan to Lu Zhiyuan for a look, and he'll immediately sign her.
Tang Yan had never imagined that she would sign Wang Churan.

That's completely unnecessary!

If Wang Churan signs with Lu Zhiyuan's Yuankun Media, she will have the opportunity to act in Lu Zhiyuan's movies. Once Wang Churan becomes famous, she will speak well of herself to Lu Zhiyuan every day.

I'm sure I'll be able to make Lu Zhiyuan's movie then!

This is in one's own best interest.

As for signing Wang Churan to work for him and make money off him?
You're just overthinking it.

By the time I manage to promote Wang Churan, who knows when that will be!

How could I possibly wait that long?
Right now, immediately... Tang Yan wants to join Lu Zhiyuan's film crew!

Because Lu Zhiyuan is about to become the first in history!
The entire internet is now speculating whether Lu Zhiyuan will shut down the camera and never turn it on again after surpassing Spielberg.

Just like in martial arts novels, after becoming the best in the world, they feel lonely as masters and retire from the martial arts world.

This is not impossible.

Tang Yan dared not gamble, so she could only try to get on Lu Zhiyuan's good side as soon as possible, join his film crew, and leave behind a masterpiece!
"Wow, your niece is so beautiful?"

When Wang Baoqiang saw Wang Churan's photo, he was stunned for a moment: "Tangtang, tell me honestly, how much beauty filter did you use? Don't come here to tease me."

Hearing Wang Baoqiang's praise, Tang Yan couldn't help but smile.

She said in a coquettish tone, "Brother Baoqiang, how could I dare to tease you? Didn't you tell me that we should find a backup girl for Brother Yuan? After thinking it over, I realized that Hani's niche is hard for anyone else to take away. We can only help Brother Yuan find a girl who is suitable for filming period dramas!"

Hanikezi's looks appeal to both the East and the West.

Moreover, Lu Zhiyuan's affection for Hanikezi is obvious to the whole world.

Who can take Hanikezi's role?
Totally impossible.

Therefore, even if Lu Zhiyuan wanted to find a new "Lu Girl," he would have to find someone from a different ecological niche.

Lu Zhiyuan is missing a pretty young actress in period costume by his side!

"Tangtang, you're really shrewd. No wonder you're an only child from Shanghai. Wait a moment, I'll send the photo to Brother Yuan so he can take a look."

Lu Zhiyuan did not refuse the project "The Great Wall," and other companies were able to send people into the project.

This project requires a large investment.

If things go wrong, we'll all share the blame, even though the chances of that happening are slim, just in case.

The larger the project, the more people need to share the risks.

In this way, if the project really fails, the industry will fall silent, because everyone involved in the project has gotten a share of the profits.

"Tangtang, Brother Yuan said your niece looks familiar, and her eyebrows resemble Sister Fei's. He wants you to take her to Yanjing when you have time so she can meet Brother Yuan in person."

Wang Baoqiang soon brought Tang Yan some incredibly good news.

Tang Yan couldn't help but clench her fist, her excitement overflowing as she looked at her manager, Ji Rujing, "I knew it! This would definitely work!"

As long as it's good for the film, as long as it can help Lu Zhiyuan improve the quality of the film, Lu Zhiyuan is willing to try any method.

The young actress, who looks remarkably like Liu Yifei but is 12 years younger than her, stood in front of Liu Yifei and, without saying a word, the two drew their swords at each other.

What a beautiful shot!
Domestic audiences must be dumbfounded when they see this.
Many people would probably suspect it's special effects!

"Goodbye, Brother Baoqiang, until we meet again!"

After using Wang Baoqiang, Tang Yan hung up the phone immediately, too lazy to even continue her coquettish act.

……

On the other side.

Xin Yukun and Wang Baoqiang were together, with Shen Teng sitting next to them. The three of them were having fun in a bar.

Seeing that Wang Baoqiang, who had been very excited just moments before, was now staring blankly at his phone with a look of disappointment on his face, I was struck by the sight.

Xin Yukun and Shen Teng immediately guessed what was going on and burst into laughter.

"Fujiko, did you see that? This is what happens to a simp!"

Xin Yukun mocked Wang Baoqiang a few times, then poured him a glass of wine and offered some words of comfort: "I told you long ago, these female celebrities in the entertainment industry are too shrewd. When you have value, they'll call you 'brother' and fawn over you, but once they've squeezed all your value out of you, they won't even acknowledge you."

Wang Baoqiang put away his phone, sighed, and said, "Brother Kun, you're wrong about that."

"Oh?"

At this, Xin Yukun and Shen Teng both turned around, looking at Wang Baoqiang in disbelief, and asked in unison, "Wang Xiaoshuai, what's your brilliant idea?"

Wang Baoqiang counted on his fingers and said, "I've been watching Animal World lately and I've found the food chain to be very interesting."

"When I meet a tall and beautiful woman like Tang Yan, I can't help but want to please her. Even just a smile from her can make me happy for a long time."

"I feel that Tang Yan is my nemesis."

Upon hearing this, Shen Teng and Xin Yukun chuckled and then gestured to Wang Baoqiang, "You continue, and make everyone laugh."

Wang Baoqiang, however, continued dismissively, "But, celebrities like Tang Yan, when they encounter an artist like Brother Yuan, act like lapdogs, frantically trying to please him. They hope Brother Yuan will reserve a small place for them in his artwork."

"For such a small position, these sisters would tear each other apart, pull hair, and fight fiercely."

That's absolutely right!

Xin Yukun and Shen Teng nodded.

Yang Mi and Liu Shishi broke up, didn't they?

So, they were actually very close?
Because of Lu Zhiyuan's favoritism towards Liu Shishi, Yang Mi was so jealous that she didn't want to see Liu Shishi, lest she get so angry that she vomited blood.

Didn't Liu Shishi and Tang Yan also break up?

It's precisely because Liu Shishi is so protective of Lu Zhiyuan that she refuses to introduce Lu Zhiyuan's resources to Tang Yan.

Even if I don't get a share, I can't let Tang Yan benefit from it!

As for Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi, they basically don't speak when they meet; they're practically mortal enemies.

Liu Yifei and Yang Mi have a fairly good relationship.

Because there is no competition between the two of them.

Both of them are immune to Lu Zhiyuan's ideas.

However, Lu Zhiyuan has cast Yang Mi in several movies, especially "Your Wedding," which is sure to be a hit.

The thought that Yang Mi would soon be surpassing her and that the movie would be a great success made Liu Yifei stop contacting Yang Mi again.

Between best friends, the one who isn't famous is the most awkward.

Even Hanikezi and Gulnazar, who have known each other since childhood, recently had a bit of a disagreement over the billing order in the movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend," didn't they?

of course!

Under the watchful eye of Lu Zhiyuan, the patriarch of the family, Nazha dared not cause any trouble.

Moreover, Hanikezi is also very good at interpersonal relationships, giving Nazha a lot of luxury goods to appease her dissatisfaction.

Although Nazha isn't very smart, she has a good temper and quickly forgot about it, becoming good friends with Hanikezi again.

Most importantly... those brands that couldn't sign Hanikezi have all set their sights on Gulnazar!
Regardless, Gulnazar is the female lead in "Mojin: The Lost Legend"!
Although Gulnazar may not be as good as Hanikezi, she could easily beat up other female celebrities.

After signing seven or eight endorsements, Nazha's net worth skyrocketed. She's always smiling like a fool, so why would she have any disagreements with Hanikezi?
"Those female celebrities fawned over Brother Yuan, trying desperately to please him. But after Brother Yuan accepted these benefits, he didn't enjoy them himself, but rather used them to make the movie even better."

"After the movie became a hit, we people also benefited from it."

Wang Baoqiang flattered Tang Yan.

Tang Yan licked Lu Zhiyuan's lips.

Lu Zhiyuan wasn't doing this for his own enjoyment, but to make the film a blockbuster so that everyone involved in the project could get rich and famous.

In a sense, Tang Yan was essentially fawning over Lu Zhiyuan from afar!

Thinking about it this way, Wang Baoqiang felt incredibly happy.

"I thought you had some profound insights to offer."

Xin Yukun and Shen Teng exchanged a glance, and the two seasoned veterans couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Protect Qiang."

Xin Yukun put his arm around Wang Baoqiang's shoulder and said, "You can accept your fate, but you can't just give up! Yuankun Media may make a lot of money, but we don't support idle people! Especially since you're not even an employee of our company."

After a few casual words, Xin Yukun got down to business: "By the way, when will the 'Detective Chinatown' project start?"

"August."

Wang Baoqiang thought for a moment and said, "I'll go to Thailand first. After I've found out where it is, I'll pick up my two older brothers and we'll go have some fun together!"

Upon hearing this, Xin Yukun and Shen Teng were both deeply moved, and they put their hands on Wang Baoqiang's shoulders, saying, "Good brother! You're so loyal!"

Wang Baoqiang laughed, but a hint of regret appeared on his face: "It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to invite Brother Yuan to go with us. Brother Yuan has made so much money with us, but he hasn't had a chance to enjoy it properly. Sometimes, I feel a little sorry for him."

……

Christie's auction house, New York.

Hanikezi and Nazha secretly went to the auction house without telling Lu Zhiyuan.

“Sister Nazha, I have 1 million US dollars now, and I’m going to play big.”

Hanikezi heard that the auction house would be auctioning four world-famous paintings today.

Upon hearing this news, she felt her love-struck mind was about to explode, and she urged Nazha to accompany her to Christie's auction house, ready to go all in!
If we don't go all in now, it might be too late!

"Honey, do you need to calm down?"

Nazha thinks Hanikezi has gone mad.

She's a little scared now. She didn't stop Hanikezi, and she really let her spend all her money. Lu Zhiyuan will definitely scold her to death!
"Sister Nazha, be quiet, the auction has started!"

Hanikezi clutched his bank card tightly; the card currently held $1 million.

She's planning to follow Gao Yuanyuan's example and go all out!
Gao Yuanyuan spent 20 million US dollars back then, and she now has 2000 million US dollars... Hanikezi feels it was worth spending 1% ​​of her money for her teacher!

"The first piece, Picasso's 'Women of Algiers (Version O),' has a starting bid of $20 million!"

When the auctioneer announced the price, Hanikezi was stunned.

isn't it?
In just a few years, the starting price has jumped to $2000 million? Is inflation that severe?
"2500 million!"

"3500 million!"

"5000 million!"

"1 billion US dollars!"

"1.5 billion US dollars!"

"1.8 billion US dollars!"

"$1.8 million twice, $1.8 million three times! Deal!"

While Hanikezi was still in a daze, the painting was auctioned off for 1.8 million US dollars, or about 12 billion RMB.

"Fuck!"

Hanikezi and Nazha exchanged a glance and couldn't help but exclaim, "Holy crap!"
It was their first time visiting a place like Christie's auction house. When they came in, there were quite a few people nearby who wanted to take photos with them.

After all, Hanikezi is the female lead in the "Real Steel" series, and the world's number one child star after Emma Watson!
Her fan base is still very broad.

Especially the wealthy young ladies, who admired Hanikezi.

Because Hanikezi's performance in the movie represents the life they long for!
At that moment, a notification seemed to come through the host's earpiece, prompting the host to add in a very excited tone: "Congratulations to this distinguished guest for setting a new global record for the highest price ever paid for a work of art at auction!"

Upon hearing this, Hanikezi and Nazha felt somewhat more at ease.

Unintentionally, they witnessed a piece of history.

"Next, we will be auctioning Cy Twombly's Untitled (New York City)."

The starting bid is $1000 million.

After the host finished speaking, the guests in the audience began to raise their placards frantically.

Hanikezi and Nazha remained completely unmoved.

"Sister Nazha, have you heard of this person? How can the works of some unknown artist sell for tens of millions of US dollars? The paintings are so abstract."

Hanikezi and Nazha were talking quietly, mostly complaining about each other.

Hanikezi even thought that if this person's paintings could sell for tens of millions of US dollars, then wouldn't Lu Zhiyuan's paintings sell for 1 million US dollars?
"Congratulations to our distinguished guest for winning this artwork for $7000 million!"

The host offered a few simple words of congratulations.

Then, they worked on the next piece.

"William de Kooning's 'Interchange,' an abstract expressionist work, starting bid $3000 million!"

what?
Upon hearing the host's price, Hanikezi and Nazha were stunned once again.

Who is this nobody?
The starting price of the auctioned work was actually higher than that of Picasso?
Ultimately, the painting was sold to a mysterious buyer for $3 million.

"Sister Nazha, has this world gone mad?"

"3 billion US dollars!"

"Buy something like this?"

Hanikezi and Nazha had only one thought in their minds: someone must be laundering money.

Otherwise, how could the paintings of such an unknown artist sell for more than those of Picasso?

This is so unscientific!

Just as the two were still reeling from the shock, the host continued, "Today's grand finale is Paul Gauguin's 'When Will You Marry?', with a starting bid of $3000 million!"

This is ok.

Paul Gauguin is known to both Gulnazar and Hanikezi.

Because during the filming of "Art Students", Lu Zhiyuan and Nicolas Cage had a scene where they met on a bridge and discussed making US dollars.

That bridge has a story.

Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, these two masters of Post-Impressionism, met here, beginning their legendary story.

In the film "Art Students," Lu Zhiyuan and Nicolas Cage, two postmodern masters of counterfeiting, also meet here.

Postmodernism may sound mysterious, but it can be summarized in one sentence: questioning authority!
"Sister Nazha, I'm going all in!"

Hanikezi felt that she had a connection with this painting.

Paul Gauguin – When Will You Marry?

This is as if the Post-Impressionist artists from hundreds of years ago are questioning themselves, or perhaps reminding themselves!
"1 billion US dollars!"

At that moment, Hanikezi kept his word and went all in.

After she finished speaking, she sat there pretending to be calm, but in fact her palms were sweaty and her heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.

My ears were ringing, and I couldn't hear what anyone was saying.

The host recognized Hanikezi and said with a smile, "Our Artemis has bid 1 million US dollars! Any higher bids?"

Many of the guests looked over with smiles.

They didn't know Hanikezi's background, but Hanikezi had been making movies with Lu Zhiyuan since he was 13 years old.

Many people believe that Hanikezi is a princess from some Central Asian country.

After all, her name is "Cute Little Princess," which sounds like a stage name.

"I'm sorry, Ati!"

At that moment, a handsome Middle Eastern man wearing a white headscarf smiled at Hanikezi and calmly raised his sign: "3 million US dollars!"

The audience was silent.

This price is obviously outrageously high.

"make a deal!"

The host made the final decision.

"I'm furious!"

Hanikezi was furious when someone stole her beloved world-famous painting. She turned and left, trembling with anger.

A nanny van pulled up and was about to pick her up.

Just then, a man in a suit and tie, who looked like a butler, stepped forward and respectfully asked Hanikezi, "Miss Hanikezi, our prince would like to inquire whether he may have the honor of having dinner with you?"

It turns out that the person who just took a picture of Paul Gauguin's work was a prince of Qatar!
He plans to take the painting back to the Qatar Museum.

Prior to this, the person who bid $3 million for another unnamed painting was a hedge fund manager.

Those who can get into Christie's auction house are either powerful and wealthy or extremely rich.

Celebrities like Hanikezi are extremely rare.

Which celebrity can afford to own a piece of art that costs hundreds of millions of dollars?

But Hanikezi's willingness to ask for $1 million surprised everyone.

"Thank you for your kind invitation, Your Highness, but I have some other matters to attend to. Please excuse me. See you next time."

Under Lu Zhiyuan's tutelage, Hanikezi almost transformed into a lady from a prestigious family.

Although she was furious, she still smiled and remained very elegant.

……

After getting into the car, Hanikezi kept complaining to Nazha: "What kind of person is he? He stole my things and still wants to eat with me? Is he crazy?!"

Naza felt incredibly jealous upon hearing this.

She whispered, "Honey, that's a Qatari prince! What if he likes you and wants you to go to Qatar to be his princess? If you reject him, won't you regret it later?"

Hanikezi shook his head and said seriously, "I don't even know him. It seems hypocritical for him to like me so easily. He can like me today and like someone else tomorrow. Such cheap feelings are better left unrequited."

"You're right!"

Nazha thought about it and began to agree with Hanikezi's idea.

In a daze, Nazha saw the shadow of Lu Zhiyuan in Hanikezi.

They even speak very similarly.

Their values ​​are also very similar.

"Sister Nazha, I understand!"

Hanikezi had been a little downcast, but suddenly he became happy again.

"What do you understand?" Nazha felt that Hanikezi had gone a little crazy. Back then, Dilraba seemed to be like this.

Hanikezi optimistically said, "To my teacher, I am his world-famous painting. I don't actually need to pursue external things."

I rely on!

Where do you get this confidence?

Nazha compared her appearance with Hanikezi's and felt that her years of skincare expenses had not been wasted.

At this moment, Nazha couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure?"

If that's the case, wouldn't I also be a world-famous painting?

(End of this chapter)