The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 369 Spielberg's Response: The Battle for the Greatest History!

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"Crack!"

When Lu Zhiyuan was the male lead, the assistant director Su Lun was responsible for sitting in front of the monitor and checking the movie shots for him.

At this point, the first shot was filmed.

Su Lun immediately yelled "Cut!" At the same time, he gave Lu Zhiyuan a thumbs-up from afar and praised loudly, "Brother Yuan acted so well! Don't you all agree?"

"Correct!"

At that moment, the entire audience shouted in unison.

Unless you're a fool, no one would disagree at this time.

Over the years, Lu Zhiyuan has become accustomed to this kind of situation.

He is the film's director, the male lead, the core of the film's creation, the biggest box office guarantee, and the payer of the entire crew.

These people instinctively want to flatter him, as long as he's happy.

As for whether Lu Zhiyuan's acting skills are good or not... nobody cares.

Because Lu Zhiyuan was in charge of this film.

"Turn the camera on, let me take a look."

Lu Zhiyuan went to the monitor and watched for a while.

Fortunately, technology has advanced rapidly, and synchronous playback is possible regardless of the number of cameras.

A few years ago, it would have been impossible to get so many machines playing back simultaneously.

"The lighting seems a bit too dim, making it seem too eerie and cold. It shouldn't be like this."

After watching for a while, Lu Zhiyuan couldn't help but frown.

It shouldn't be like this, so what is it?

On the first day of work, Su Lun felt like scratching his head.

Brother, you're playing a villain, so a darker lighting and a more eerie, cold atmosphere would make it more normal, okay?
"Lighting technician, come here for a second."

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan never needed to consult others about lighting issues. After thinking about it for a while, he came up with an idea.

"Brother Yuan, what are your orders?"

Several experienced lighting technicians immediately rushed over, obediently following Lu Zhiyuan's instructions like schoolchildren.

"I need a beam of cold moonlight to shine at my feet. A cellar-like light, like that of Caravaggio, is that alright?"

This lighting crew worked with Lu Zhiyuan on the film "Art Students," so they should be able to understand Caravaggio's style of cellar-like lighting.

This is a visually guiding light.

Like Rembrandt, Caravaggio was also a master of using light.

"no problem."

The lighting crew didn't know why Lu Zhiyuan used Caravaggio's cellar-like lighting, but as employees, they figured it was best to listen to their boss when they couldn't understand it themselves.

"Okay, let's do it again!"

For Lu Zhiyuan, the first scene and the first shot are very important, as they can help him determine the tone of the entire film.

It also allows the entire team to get used to each other.

Most importantly, after filming this scene, the entire team will know what his artistic style is like as a director.

When you're working, don't get involved in anything superficial.

Everyone is working hard towards a common goal.

……

Lu Zhiyuan was there, refining the camera lens again and again, which made President Kang, who was watching nearby, feel a strange sense of tension.

My palms started sweating.

isn't it?
Why did it take so long to shoot the first shot?

Is something wrong?

Mr. Kang felt that the previous shot was perfect. But Lu Zhiyuan kept filming it, as if he was very dissatisfied.

……

Half an hour later.

Lu Zhiyuan probably went through the process five or six times before finally confirming that the first scene, the first shot, was filmed.

"knock off."

Today is the opening ceremony. We'll just take some casual photos to get everyone in the mood, and then it'll be over.

Lu Zhiyuan did not intend to work overtime all night.

Most importantly, President Kang has come all this way, so he must have many questions he wants answered.

For investors, Luzhiyuan always provides excellent service.

Because, according to the client, a good reputation will help Lu Zhiyuan obtain a continuous stream of film investment and various resources after the film is released.

……

The Great Wall is a period film.

During the filming process, each character needed to have makeup and costume changes, which was actually quite troublesome.

Right now, Lu Zhiyuan is removing his makeup and changing his clothes.

President Kang appeared silently beside Lu Zhiyuan and asked in a low voice, "Yuan, for that shot just now, you adjusted the lighting several times. Was there a reason for that?"

Mr. Kang asked questions when he didn't understand.

As a company manager, he knew a little about art, but not a lot.

Especially when facing a world-class art master like Lu Zhiyuan, who isn't a primary school student?
"Light can breathe life into a picture."

"In the opening act, our theme is [Abyss] and [Summoning]."

Lu Zhiyuan said it simply.

"The Abyss and Summoning... Interesting."

After thinking about it for a moment, President Kang concluded that the abyss likely refers to the current situation faced by the character Yin Wu.

As for summoning?

As the name suggests, the character Yin Wu summons monsters and disasters.

“President Kang, if you look closely, you should be able to see that the bronze mirror in Yin Wu’s hand has developed cracks.”

"This crack is like the abyss of the Shang Dynasty."

"Considering this land, so desolate, like ruins, from the perspective of the entire historical cycle, this is the final act of the Shang Dynasty. They have been crushed by the wheels of history, howling in the abyss and ruins."

"But at this time, Yin Wu got an opportunity. In the ruins of the Shang Dynasty, he found a dangerous and powerful mysterious force."

"To him, this ancient and evil power was a beam of light."

"But this light must be different from the kind of light we usually think of; it must be a cool-toned light, used to highlight the danger behind it."

"In this scene, this beam of light not only lacks any sense of holiness, but on the contrary, it is filled with an aura of darkness and destruction..."

"Of course, most importantly, in such a cold and eerie moment, the appearance of a beam of light will draw the audience's attention to Yin Wu's feet. In post-production, I will add a huge special effect there."

"In addition, at the end of the movie, Yin Wu will pay the price with his life for his actions at this moment."

"This is also another meaning of this beam of light."

"Light is a form of liberation, a guide for life."

After saying this, Lu Zhiyuan turned to look at President Kang: "Moreover, President Kang, don't you think this combination of light and dark has a mysterious and dangerous quality?"

"As a viewer, Mr. Kang, are you curious about how this movie will develop next?"

In addition to visual effects, the opening should also give the film a mysterious feel.

of course.

Some people might think that Lu Zhiyuan is simply crazy, why make things so complicated?
The audience doesn't understand it either.

However, if a director doesn't have his own unique interests to express in his films, what kind of director is Lu Zhiyuan?
For a billionaire with a net worth of $200 billion, this is all the fun he has in life.

"A little."

Mr. Kang felt that Lu Zhiyuan was usually easy to communicate with, but when it came to making movies, he seemed a bit neurotic.

Is there so much to consider in such a picture?

As an ordinary person, Mr. Kang simply couldn't understand it.

Regardless, Lu Zhiyuan's special effects are world-class.

As for actual filming, it only accounts for a very small part of this kind of visually stunning blockbuster.

Lu Zhiyuan wanted to indulge in a little bit of his whims, and President Kang was willing to foot the bill.

As an artist, Lu Zhiyuan's style is so unique.

Before meeting Lu Zhiyuan, Mr. Kang felt that Tim Burton's gothic dark aesthetics were already very unique.

However, during this period, Mr. Kang watched several of Lu Zhiyuan's films and found that although Lu Zhiyuan's style was very rich and varied, the lofty temperament in his films was truly unique.

One of a kind in film history!
When he came to make such a grand film, looking at the entire history of world cinema, there is no one else who can compare with him.

“Ah Yuan, if you think it’s okay, that’s good. You’re a master of film, and whatever you want to make, I’ll support you in every way.”

"Don't feel pressured, take your time filming, we have plenty of time."

President Kang could sense that Lu Zhiyuan was under some pressure.

Otherwise, Lu Zhiyuan could just take a casual photo to fool himself, and he wouldn't even understand it.

But Lu Zhiyuan chose to break down a beam of light in this scene and explain it to him in so many ways... This means that Lu Zhiyuan was thinking about much more.

President Kang still doesn't understand Lu Zhiyuan.

If President Kang knew Lu Zhiyuan well enough, he would know that Lu Zhiyuan had an artist's mind in mind when he was filming.

But when editing a film, he instantly snaps out of his daze and becomes a competent film businessman.

His actions had only one purpose... to get audiences to willingly spend money to buy tickets, preferably the most expensive 3D IMAX tickets.

One ticket is equivalent to three regular tickets.

As for artistic expression?

Let's talk about it when he becomes the greatest of all time.

……

President Kang has passed away.

Lu Zhiyuan can finally act freely.

The next day, he exercised his power as a dictator on set, making the entire crew stay up all night with him.

Just to capture the starlight.

In the Northern Hemisphere, especially in November, the Milky Way begins to shine brightly, and the number of bright stars in the sky gradually increases.

On nights like this, the starry sky is especially beautiful.

However, because these bright stars are located in different places, some are particularly bright at dusk, while others are bright at dawn.

Lu Zhiyuan didn't know which star was prettier; he needed to compare them.

So he made the entire crew wait with him.

……

"Xiao Nan, I'm going crazy."

Was he like this before?

Yang Mi had never worked with Lu Zhiyuan on a movie before, but she had heard some rumors that Lu Zhiyuan would make the crew wait for him for two hours to find the right lighting angle.

wrong.

To capture the aurora borealis, he had the film crew stay with him for a week.

Yang Mi was already feeling the effects of just one day of squatting.

"I think today was alright, my brother didn't go too far."

Zhang Ruonan, however, felt that today was still quite relaxing; they were simply accompanying Lu Zhiyuan to look at the stars.

They didn't do anything too exciting.

"fine?"

Yang Mi's eyelids twitched, and she couldn't help but ask, "What's he like when he's not feeling well?"

Zhang Ruonan turned to look at Yang Mi and pointed to a mound more than 10 meters high: "If he's in a bad mood, he'll have someone push you off from there. At most, he'll put two cushions under you and have someone observe your actual reaction to jumping."

what is this?
When I jumped from 10,000 meters high, I was almost scared to death!
I still made it through, didn't I?

Zhang Ruonan thought Yang Mi was being incredibly pretentious.

This is a movie that will go down in film history, do you think it's an idol drama?

"Brother, what do you want for breakfast? Do you want some glutinous rice balls? Perfect, I want some too! I bought the ingredients last night, and I prepared the glutinous rice in advance. I'll make some for you!"

"Paired with a bottle of coconut water, it would be the perfect greeting for November."

Zhang Ruonan stayed up all night with Lu Zhiyuan, stargazing. She wasn't tired at all; in fact, she was full of energy and even had the mood to make breakfast for Lu Zhiyuan.

Yang Mi was completely impressed.

These young girls have so much energy!

I'm getting old after all, and I can't take it anymore.

From afar, Yang Mi heard Zhang Ruonan say to Lu Zhiyuan, "Brother, do you know? November 14th is called Movie Valentine's Day. It's also called Orange Valentine's Day."

"On this day, whether you have a partner or not, as long as you're free, you can go to the cinema together to watch a movie. When the movie ends, the date ends. There's no candlelight dinner, and no other follow-up. All that's left is a sense of relief."

Does anyone actually celebrate such an obscure holiday?
Lu Zhiyuan was puzzled, shook his head, then looked up and said, "All I know is that it was your birthday that day. You can tell me what gift you want."

Hey!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruonan immediately covered her mouth and giggled happily.

As for gifts, Zhang Ruonan didn't care at all.

She's now a wealthy woman with tens of millions in assets; she wouldn't even look at ordinary gifts.

The fact that Lu Zhiyuan remembered her birthday is the best gift she could receive this year.

……

After taking some more shots at the Lenghu Mars Geopark, Lu Zhiyuan announced that he would lead the main force to the Shandan Military Horse Farm.

This will be the grandest scene in the entire movie.

However, he didn't get a chance to shine in this shot.

"Brother Zhuo, be careful."

This scene depicts Zhao Wenzhuo playing a general of the Shang Dynasty clashing with the army of the Zhou Dynasty.

Cavalry charge, chariots charge.

Lu Zhiyuan plans to completely simulate the real battle formation of an ancient battlefield in this match.

This kind of shot must have been taken before.

However, Lu Zhiyuan plans to incorporate the mythical beasts worshipped by the two dynasties into these great battles, perfectly recreating the effects that "The Lord of the Rings" never achieved.

He'll create the special effects that Peter Jackson couldn't afford!
"Honey, after we finish this one, let's make 'Investiture of the Gods'?"

Jing Tian felt that Lu Zhiyuan seemed particularly tired while filming "The Great Wall," constantly checking the shots to see if they met his requirements.
In the past, when making movies, Lu Zhiyuan was very serious, but he never reached this level of obsessive seriousness.

Perhaps it's because this movie was just too difficult to make.

Lu Zhiyuan was afraid of problems with the box office.

Actually, it's not true at all.

Because Lu Zhiyuan has made so many movies, the audience's trust in him has already reached its peak.

He can be willful once in a while and film whatever he wants. As long as the plot is acceptable, the audience will most likely not say anything.

Because, in terms of special effects, Lu Zhiyuan always provides top-notch content.

Audiences enter the cinema to watch an ordinary story, and then treat the film as a ticket to enter another world.

It's worth spending some money to appreciate the scenery of this world.

From any perspective, Lu Zhiyuan's version of "The Great Wall" has a richer plot than "The Assassin".

"I don't find 'Investiture of the Gods' very interesting; I prefer 'Journey to the West'."

Lu Zhiyuan smiled.

The reason why "Journey to the West" is one of the Four Great Classical Novels is because there is an interesting phenomenon in "Journey to the West".

The closer one gets to the sacred mountain, the more ferocious the demons and monsters become.

When Lu Zhiyuan was a child, he couldn't understand why this was the case.

But when he grew up, he suddenly understood.

Because demons and monsters are the embodiment of desire. And the Buddhas of Mount Ling possess desires thousands of times greater than those of mortals.

"I think Journey to the West is pretty good too."

Jing Tian didn't think too much about it and said with a smile, "Before, you wanted to ask Chow Yun-fat to play King Mu of Zhou, wasn't it because he played the Jade Emperor in the movie 'The Monkey King'?"

In many people's eyes, "Havoc in Heaven" is probably a terrible movie.

But the film grossed over 10 billion.

Among the domestic films of 2014, apart from Ning Hao's "Breakup Buddies", only "The Monkey King" grossed over 10 billion yuan.

The film "Godzilla: Monarch," directed by Lu Zhiyuan, cannot be considered a domestic film at all; it's more of a co-production. Therefore, Lu Zhiyuan wanted Chow Yun-fat to play a role in it.

However, Jing Tian preferred to work with Zhang Fengyi, so after thinking about it, Lu Zhiyuan directly chose Zhang Fengyi.

Because film is the art of the director.

The director is the most important.

Even without Chow Yun-fat, this is still a blockbuster.

Moreover, Chow Yun-fat's salary is quite high, so it's not worth it.

……

Seeing that Jing Tian had already started planning her next series, Lu Zhiyuan felt both amused and speechless.

After so many years as a director, he was actually a little tired.

At this moment, he even had an impulse to put everything aside, find a secluded place, and quietly spend three to five months there.

"Tian Tian, ​​if I quit directing and want to become a wandering painter, would you support me?"

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan quietly looked at Jing Tian.

With his current net worth, even if he wanted to become a wandering painter, he would definitely be the most extravagant wandering painter in the world.

Wherever you go, you'll be booked with five-star hotels and chauffeured around in luxury cars.

Does he want to become a wanderer?
Which country in the world, with its cultural propaganda department, would dare to let him wander in their own country?

We'd probably have to treat him like a god and treat him like royalty throughout his stay.

I only hope that his next film will showcase the beauty of his country to the world.

"You idiot, are you having another bout of madness? Why did you become a wandering painter? Wouldn't it be better to be a director?"

Jing Tian thought Lu Zhiyuan was joking.

He's about to become the greatest director in history, but Lu Zhiyuan wants to wash his hands of it all. How can that be?

For the "Real Steel" series, Zhao Shanshan has already contacted a factory and is just waiting for Lu Zhiyuan to film the fourth installment so that the merchandise will sell like hotcakes.

This involves the jobs of at least hundreds of thousands of people.

"Honey, are you under too much pressure? It's okay, go out and date someone. I don't mind. I trust Gao Yuanyuan and Dilraba, they won't say anything."

"Don't you really like Honey? That brat is getting cuter and cuter. If you like her, we might be able to make it work."

Because of Lu Zhiyuan, Jing Tian directly became the leader of their group.

Now, Lu Zhiyuan alone is connected to countless industrial chains, the livelihoods of countless people, and generates at least several billion yuan in profit annually.

In comparison, those things between men and women are nothing at all.

Once you understand some things, everything becomes clear and boundless.

"You're talking nonsense again. You know perfectly well how I feel about Hani. Stop saying these weird things."

Lu Zhiyuan also knew that Jing Tian had many industrial chains that were closely related to his movies.

If the movie flops, it will only delay his chance to surpass Spielberg by a year.

But for Jing Tian, ​​and her friends, a lot of their initial investments were going to go down the drain.

They really can't afford to lose!
Therefore, Jing Tian acted very magnanimously, and she could accept it even if Lu Zhiyuan were to take the initiative to find him a concubine.

But Lu Zhiyuan didn't think that way.

He just found women annoying.

Having too many women around you isn't necessarily a good thing; sometimes it can bring immense pressure and trouble.

"It's getting late, go to bed early."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't let Jing Tian sleep with him. During work, all protein could be dedicated to art, and not a single drop could be wasted.

"Honey, it seems like you've forgotten something?"

Jing Tian pointed to her cheek, implying to Lu Zhiyuan that she should give him a goodnight kiss.

"Sorry, I was so busy today."

Lu Zhiyuan gave Jing Tian a light kiss on the cheek, then dragged his tired body back to his room to sleep.

Exhausted physically and mentally.

Being a director is really exhausting.

He had been working hard for six years and was more exhausted than an ox or a horse.

Fortunately, he will soon become number one in history.

He suddenly felt a sense of admiration for Spielberg.

This director's decades-long passion and dedication to film is truly astonishing.

From the 70s until now.

For more than 40 years.

Spielberg makes a movie almost every year.

How can someone work this hard?
……

North America.

The historical biographical film "Bridge of Spies," set during the Cold War, was released not long ago.

This film marks Spielberg's fourth collaboration with Tom Hanks.

To make this film, Spielberg put aside his other science fiction film, Robots: Apocalypse.

As a result, the film was immediately shelved.

Before Lu Zhiyuan's time travel, the movie had not been released. Later, it was rumored that the project was taken over by Michael Bay and was scheduled for release in 2025.

But, friends living in 2025, have you seen this movie?
……

Bridge of Spies did not perform well at the box office. According to authoritative predictions, the film's box office in North America was likely to be just over $1 million.

This situation was entirely within Spielberg's expectations.

In recent years, he has become passionate about making films on niche themes, no longer pursuing box office success, and has begun to enjoy the privileges of being a master.

The greatest director in history, he can film whatever he wants.

Box office success alone is no longer enough for him to pursue his passion for film; he is looking for a completely new way of expression.

But clearly, while these movies are not bad, they are not that good either.

It's far inferior to the commercial films he made.

"Mr. Spielberg, I have a question."

After a film screening, North American journalists finally managed to get close to Spielberg and began bombarding him with questions.

"please say."

Spielberg is always very humble in public.

After all, as the greatest director in history, he also cares about his personal image and wants to leave the public and history with a humble and refined image.

"Thank you."

The reporter got the right to ask a question and became very excited.

His colleagues nearby looked at him with envy and jealousy.

Because everyone knows what the reporter wants to ask.

This year, they squatted down at Spielberg's place for the first time.

Aside from public film screenings, Spielberg rarely participates in any commercial activities.

Such public film screenings only happen once or twice a year.

A rare opportunity.

"Mr. Spielberg, are you aware that another great director, Mr. Lu Zhiyuan, has a cumulative box office of over $77 billion?"

"Based on his past performance, by the end of next summer, director Lu Zhiyuan's cumulative box office earnings will very likely surpass yours, making him the current all-time number one."

What are your thoughts on this matter?

This question had been brewing in the reporter's mind countless times, and at this moment, he spoke it out with lightning speed.

He was afraid that if he hesitated even a moment longer, Spielberg would leave.

"Swipe!"

After the reporter finished asking his question, countless microphones were thrust into Spielberg's mouth.

At this moment, journalists all over the world were filled with excitement.

Regardless of what Spielberg says, this is a historic moment.

They were afraid of missing this historic moment.

……

damn it.

How should I answer this question?

Spielberg may appear refined and enjoy mentoring younger generations, but that's because these younger generations will never surpass him in terms of historical standing.

As a senior figure, he could certainly be composed and magnanimous.

However, at this moment, a person has indeed emerged who is infinitely close to his historical status and is ready to surpass him at any time.

As a normal human being, Spielberg would naturally feel a bit anxious, and even a little annoyed.

But as a great director, he would never use that ugly, dirty, and jealous face to say things that the media would like to hear.

Right now, he really wanted to make up a story, saying that many years ago, Lu Zhiyuan came to him and said that Lu Zhiyuan had seen one of his movies and admired him very much.

Then, he could arrogantly quote some famous sayings to these reporters, and humbly and calmly say that the young man you are currently admiring, the young man who is about to surpass me and become the greatest of all time, is also my fan.

Unfortunately, Lu Zhiyuan was Chinese.

Before winning the Palme d'Or, Lu Zhiyuan had almost never left China, had never met him, and could not possibly worship him like a star-struck fan.

On his first trip abroad, Lu Zhiyuan won the Palme d'Or, the highest honor in the field of art films.

From then on, Lu Zhiyuan could no longer tell any director, "You are my idol, I have been your fan since I was a child."

This is simply not realistic.

At this moment, Spielberg was racking his brains.

He also knew that these reporters were up to no good and just wanted to see him lose his temper and break down.

He would never let these reporters have their way.

At this moment, Spielberg's expression gradually changed from relaxed to serious. He frowned slightly, clearly thinking about how to answer the question appropriately.

At this moment, Spielberg's mind displayed the extraordinary computing power befitting a legendary director.

Got it!

He pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he knew how to answer.

At that moment, Spielberg took a step forward, bringing his mouth closer to the microphone, then smiled and said humorously, "That's a good question."

"However, before answering this question, we must first reach a consensus: when we talk about being the 'first in history,' what exactly are we talking about?"

"We are talking about a number, an astronomical number made up of countless movie tickets around the world."

"This number represents influence, it represents how many hearts a director can touch."

"But can this number be equated with 'greatness'?"

"I think, not necessarily."

That's what makes a great director; he speaks so eloquently.

The reporters present recorded everything in audio and text, and also kept it in their minds.

But they were still internally ranting and raving.

You didn't say that when you were number one in history.

Now, you suddenly realize that you're about to lose your all-time number one ranking, and you start saying that numbers don't represent greatness?

If numbers don't represent greatness, then what can?
Can the historical biographical films you're making now represent greatness?
Not many people watch this movie, so how many souls can it touch?
These reporters are all seasoned veterans of the entertainment industry; they know Spielberg and what he's thinking right now.

However, the entertainment industry is a place of fame and fortune.

Everyone carries the sedan chair.

At least for this moment, Spielberg remains the greatest director in history, representing the highest authority in Hollywood.

They could only look at Spielberg with reverence and continue to ask, "Mr. Spielberg, what is your opinion?"

Box office revenue doesn't necessarily represent the highest in history?

So, let me tell you, what truly represents the greatest of all time?

Hopefully you won't get hit by the boomerang.

These journalists secretly hoped that, years from now, they would see Spielberg get a black eye from his own boomerang.

……

Spielberg found these journalists utterly annoying.

He already wanted to leave.

But at this moment, he couldn't just leave.

Because if he just left like that, he would definitely be called a deserter by these people.

Having been in the entertainment industry for so long, Spielberg has also learned some tricks for dealing with reporters.

At that moment, he smiled calmly and then began to recount his history.

"As everyone knows, my films were born in a special era."

"Back then, we created dreams by observing reality, analyzing human nature, and using some clumsy but passionate movie special effects."

"Today's films are born from the wave of algorithms, streaming media, and simultaneous global releases. Director Lu Zhiyuan is a genius at riding this new wave, and I have no doubt about that."

"But I want to remind everyone, and him, of one thing: don't be held hostage by numbers."

"Box office revenue is the shadow of a movie, but it is by no means its soul."

"Once this record is set, I hope he can reflect on what he has left for the art of film itself, beyond this number?"

"Does it broaden the boundaries of narrative?"

"Beyond entertainment, has it also left behind a mark of our era that future generations can repeatedly ponder?"

"I look forward to his answer. Because his answer concerns the future of all of us."

Spielberg used a tactic of deflection, directly passing the problem to Lu Zhiyuan.

These reporters weren't asking him what he thought after Lu Zhiyuan became the number one in history.
This problem is fraught with pitfalls.

No matter how he answers, these reporters can take his words out of context, causing his answers to cause huge public controversy.

Spielberg knew all too well the tricks of these entertainment reporters.

Since no matter how he answered, people would use it against him, he decided to let Lu Zhiyuan answer.

Let Lu Zhiyuan himself shoulder this weighty historical mission.

If Lu Zhiyuan doesn't answer well, he will become a laughing stock.

You think you're the greatest of all time?

The skill level is too low.

If the answer is too good... that's impossible.

Spielberg felt that while Lu Zhiyuan was very good at making movies, he was definitely not as good as Spielberg at dealing with reporters.

Having navigated Hollywood for so many years, what kind of situation hasn't he encountered?
Lu Zhiyuan is still very inexperienced.

Do you have any other questions?

Spielberg smiled inwardly as he saw the reporters in complete silence, and gently pushed up his glasses.

Behind the glasses, a cunning glint seemed to gleam.

"No, thank you, Mr. Spielberg."

You've already pushed the problem onto Lu Zhiyuan, so why are you asking us what the problem is?
What a cunning and treacherous fellow.

Those reporters felt they couldn't outmaneuver Spielberg, but if they wanted to interview Lu Zhiyuan, they probably wouldn't be able to find him either.

These journalists heard from their Chinese counterparts that Lu Zhiyuan's name seemed to be a taboo word on the Chinese internet.

Mentioning the name "Lu Zhiyuan" won't have any consequences.

Most importantly, once Lu Zhiyuan's full name is mentioned, this sentence is likely to disappear into thin air, as if it has entered a black hole.

but it does not matter.

These reporters also have their own methods.

They quoted Spielberg's words, and the "guidance" Spielberg gave to Lu Zhiyuan—yes, "guidance."

These words were published directly on the front page.

Once our Chinese counterparts see this, they will definitely repost it on the Chinese internet.

Lu Zhiyuan will definitely respond after seeing this.

If we don't respond, Chinese audiences probably won't accept it.

The first and second greatest in history are about to engage in a battle for the "Scepter".

For these journalists, once the two directors start their battle for dominance, they will have no shortage of entertainment news stories to write about for the next two years.

(End of this chapter)