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Chapter 276 If he tries to take my woman away from me, do you think I can win?

"Everyone get ready, extras, get ready, action!"

The crew of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" is currently filming the major scene at Yanmen Pass.

These scenes have a lot of extras, including scenes of Xiao Yuanshan being ambushed, the Liao army marching south, and Qiao Feng committing suicide.

Cao Jian has been busy filming this one location for a week and still hasn't finished.

On set, there were hundreds of extras, plus almost all the main actors were present, which was a great test of Cao Jian's abilities.

Fortunately, Cao Jian had previously filmed the Battle of Xiangyang in "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Although the filming took a long time, the effect was excellent.

While they were busy, one of Cao Jian's bodyguards came over and said something to Li Xiaoran.

"Chen Kaige?"

For Li Xiaoran, a student at the Beijing Dance Academy, the name Chen Kaige was practically legendary.

She hurried over to Cao Jian's side: "Director Cao, Director Chen Kaige is here and wants to see you."

"Let him come."

Cao Jian didn't know why Chen Kaige had called him over, so he just said something casually and continued directing the filming.

Not long after, Chen Kaige arrived at the film set and found Cao Jian busy, so he had no choice but to wait on the side and take the opportunity to see the young director's abilities.

After watching for a while, he couldn't help but nod in approval.

Cao Jian looks to be only twenty-two or twenty-three years old, about the same age as a college student.

Yet, they were able to manage a cast of hundreds of actors in an orderly manner, and the camera positions, angles, and overall visual quality were all excellent.

"No wonder 'Comrades: Almost a Love Story' did so well at the box office, and the TV series 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' was so popular. This person is really something."

Chen Kaige praised him, then said enviously, "Could it be that there really are geniuses in this world? Otherwise, how could he possibly have such abilities?"

Although he admired him, he sat there for more than three hours.

The crew was busy, but Chen Kaige was getting increasingly bored and impatient, though he could only force himself to endure it.

The main problem is that they didn't even offer me a glass of water.

It wasn't until almost dark that Cao Jian came over: "Director Chen, we meet again. Were you waiting anxiously? I've been really busy today, I'm sorry."

"No rush, no rush. I've also learned something from watching Director Cao make movies."

Chen Kaige quickly stood up, enduring his thirst and saying it was alright.

"hehe."

Cao Jian is indeed very busy, but making Chen Kaige wait for so long was actually intentional.

He laughed and said, "Since Director Chen is in Hong Kong, I should do my duty as a host and have a meal with him."

"Then I won't be polite."

Chen Kaige was flattered and felt that the wait was worthwhile.

When he arrived at the film crew's parking lot, he saw Cao Jian's brand-new Rolls-Royce and was immediately filled with envy.

This car is worth tens of millions of yuan, and it is said that there are no more than five of them in mainland China. I didn't expect that this young director would own one.

Once I got in the car, I felt a whole new level of luxury compared to everyone else; I can brag about it for ages when I get back to the mainland.

"Director Cao, how much is this car?"

Chen Kaige felt the soft sofa in the car and was quite fond of it. After walking for a while, he couldn't help but ask.

"It's not expensive, only a little over 13 million."

Although Cao Jian didn't have a particular fondness for cars, in the business world, a car is a status symbol, so he bought this car.

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Chen Kaige was so envious he almost cried.

Only a little over 13 million?
After working hard to make a movie, you can only earn tens of thousands of yuan. With box office revenue sharing and other things, it's already quite remarkable to earn over a hundred thousand yuan.

Some people buy a car for over ten million yuan; that's quite a difference.

Soon, the car arrived at the entrance of a restaurant. Upon entering the private room, Chen Kaige found that two women were already seated there.

"Diao Chan?"

Chen Kaige was stunned when he saw one of the women in the private room.

Isn't this Chen Hong, who played Diao Chan in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?

She's even prettier in person than on TV.

He also recognized another woman, who turned out to be Hong Kong star Wong Cho-yin.

"Boss Cao is really too kind. He even invited two female celebrities to accompany him to dinner. It seems that next time he goes to Yanjing, I will have to treat him to the same standard."

Chen Kaige was thinking about which woman he should sit next to tonight.

Chen Hong is very beautiful, but Wang Zuxian is not bad either; it's really hard to choose.

Unexpectedly, Cao Jian introduced them, saying, "Director Chen, these are my girlfriends. I don't need to tell you their names, right?"

"What? Girlfriends? Two girlfriends? And they're introducing them to me so openly?" Chen Kaige couldn't believe his ears.

How could a man have two girlfriends and invite them both over for dinner?

Aren't women jealous?
This is not true, is it?

Since she's your girlfriend, she definitely won't drink with me.

It seems like he's showing off to me.

He's so lucky with women, I'm really envious.
But then I thought, once I achieve my new goal, I won't envy you anymore.

After Chen Kaige sat down, Cao Jian, in front of Chen Kaige, shook Chen Hong's hand and asked, "Director Chen, how are things between you and your girlfriend lately?"

"My girlfriend? You mean Ni Ping? We broke up at the beginning of the year."

Chen Kaige was reluctant to talk about this past event and wanted to change the subject: "Congratulations to Director Cao on the fact that 'Comrades: Almost a Love Story' has already grossed more than 20 million yuan at the box office."

"hehe."

Cao Jian really didn't expect that even without Chen Hong, Chen Kaige, that old scumbag, would still abandon Ni Ping. He's a complete scoundrel.

He said with a look of regret, "It's such a pity that you two broke up. Ni Ping is the dream girl of countless men in China."

"The relationship has broken down."

Chen Kaige humorously quoted a line from "A Chinese Odyssey".

Hearing this, Chen Hong and Wang Zuxian felt that compared to their men, the director in front of them was really a scumbag.

Although her man was a womanizer, he never abandoned any woman.

Although Cao Jian said that anyone who feels they are unfaithful can break up or leave.

But over the years, not a single woman has ever truly wanted to leave.

"Oh"

Cao Jian has cursed Chen Kaige, that scumbag, many times.

Ni Ping just finished handling your father's funeral, and you already abandoned her? Do you have a new love?

Out of curiosity, he asked, "So you're single now? Or do you have a new girlfriend?"

"I have a goal, and I'm pursuing it."

Chen Kaige does have a target, but he hasn't won her over yet, so he's too embarrassed to say it out loud.

Seeing that the other party was not going to say anything, Cao Jian stopped asking and said with a smile, "Director Chen must have something to say to me this time. Since we know each other, let's just say it directly."

"Actually, I just want Director Cao to give my new film 'Temptress Moon' more screenings, and to give it some consideration when it comes to the Hong Kong Film Awards this year."

After stating his request, Chen Kaige said, "If Director Cao helps me, I will definitely thank you properly next time I go to the mainland."

"With Gong Li and Leslie Cheung in your film, you still have a chance at the Hong Kong Film Awards."

Cao Jian did not agree directly, but smiled and said, "As for the screening schedule, that depends on the box office performance. Besides, 'Temptress Moon' is an art film, so why care about the box office?"

"Director Cao's words make sense, but if the box office is higher, it will also be beneficial."

Chen Kaige actually holds a very high position in the mainland film industry.

Even when they come to Hong Kong, they still retain a bit of the arrogance of cultured people.

But today, after riding in Cao Jian's Rolls-Royce, I felt a bit inferior in terms of presence.

Wang Zuxian didn't feel anything, but Chen Hong felt something completely different.

Putting aside his scumbag status, Chen Kaige is one of the representative figures of the fifth generation of directors in mainland China, and he often collaborates with major film studios such as Beijing Film Studio and Shanghai Film Studio.

Especially after "Farewell My Concubine", he became an extremely prestigious figure in the film industry.

Yet this director, in front of her man, spoke in a tone that carried a hint of pleading.

Looks like my own man is still the best.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but grip Cao Jian's hand even tighter, afraid that the man would learn from this scumbag.

"I'll look into this when I get back. I just wanted to have a meal with you today."

Cao Jian invited Chen Kaige to dinner today, and deliberately invited Chen Hong as well, just to see what would happen when the two of them met.

As a result, Chen Hong held his hand so tightly that it seemed she definitely wouldn't leave him.

Chen Kaige naturally couldn't force the issue, so he started toasting Cao Jian frequently and even offered his services, saying that if Cao Jian wanted to film in mainland China, he could definitely contact him.

After chatting for a while, Cao Jian suddenly asked, "Director Chen, I heard that Gong Li and director Zhang Yimou broke up?"

"Gong Li?"

Upon hearing this name, Chen Kaige felt a pang of anxiety.

When filming "Temptress Moon," he became interested in Gong Li, who was outstanding in both beauty and figure, which was also the reason for his breakup with Ni Ping.

Now that this young director Cao has asked about Gong Li, does he also have feelings for her?
If he tries to take my woman away from me, do you think I can win?

(End of this chapter)