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Chapter 215 The old lady wants to clean house!

Having promised Jiang Wen that she would attend the premiere of "The Sun Also Rises," Tian Xiaole is not planning to be absent.

At the same time, I'm thinking about what role I should play at the event.

The Palme d'Or winner and a great director!

Will Jiang Wen's Dao heart collapse?

He was so certain before that Zhang Yimou would win an award as the chairman of the judging panel, but now he's been proven wrong. How does he feel now?

Of course, it wasn't for the premiere that I made a special trip back.

The main reason is that with the addition of Lionsgate in the later stages of Pacific Rim, the progress was accelerated considerably. This trip was to check the quality.

Domestically.

With "Lust, Caution" winning the Golden Lion Award, Tang Wei was thrust into the spotlight.

News of suspected real-life romances has been emerging one after another.

Tian Yu apparently couldn't accept it, and the news of her breakup with Tang Wei was trending on the front page.

Tang Wei readily admitted this in an interview, though he looked somewhat dejected.

To save face, they emphasized that they were still good friends.

The internet is buzzing with activity, with netizens searching everywhere for like-minded friends who want high-definition movie resources.

After getting off the plane, Tian Xiaole scrolled through the news online and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

This is the advantage of having an agency; all the attention is focused on the woman, while Tony Leung, known for his acting skills and social anxiety persona, remains perfectly hidden.

When interviewed by the media, Liu Jialin generously stated that this was a personal professional need for an actress and was necessary for the artistic creation of the film.

It can only be said that neither of them are easy to deal with.

Once in the car that came to pick her up, Chen Zhixi reported on all matters, big and small, within the company.

Tian Xiaole nodded repeatedly. This head housekeeper was becoming more and more competent. Several projects of Xiaole Pictures were progressing smoothly and were being handled in an orderly manner.

After reporting on official business, Chen Zhixi chatted casually about the news that was trending online.

"No wonder everyone in the entertainment industry wants to climb to the top. Tang Wei's efforts were worthwhile, and he has reaped huge rewards."

Her advertising fee used to be 3, but now it has risen to 250 million, putting her on par with top-tier actresses.

Although the way he became famous is hard to accept in the country, the rewards are too great.

In the future, there will only be more female stars climbing the ladder to overnight fame.

Tian Xiaole's responsibilities have become even heavier, now bearing the title of Palme d'Or director.

He's so young, handsome, and rich.

Countless glamorous and shameless women in the entertainment industry are eyeing him.

Many actresses and stars who dream of instant stardom want to climb into bed with someone.

It was tiring, but it made my younger brother happy, so it wasn't a loss.

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Back at the company, I went straight to the post-production department.

The person in charge was called in, and the results of the past period were presented.

The Red Whirlwind stands quietly in the control room, like a steel giant.

Standing over sixty meters tall, it exudes a cool metallic luster, and its smooth lines outline an unparalleled sense of power.

This is a mech that carries the hopes of humanity.

"Let's play the video."

Looking at the displayed static effects, Tian Xiaole asked the technicians to play another form of warfare.

buzzing...

In the video, the base's sirens blare, a warning that monsters are attacking the city.

The moment Hu Jun and Liu Ye put on the mind caps, their nerves were connected, as if they had become one with the mecha.

The two piloted the [Red Cyclone] out of the base, their heavy footsteps causing the earth to tremble.

"..."

After watching a five-minute battle video, Tian Xiaole nodded in satisfaction.

The visual impact is very strong; I can already imagine the breathtaking effect when I see this scene on the big screen.

Tian Xiaole offered a few words of encouragement and then headed towards the "Painted Skin" production team.

It's rare to see Lao Tian, ​​so we found the special effects team and pulled up a preview of the completed part. The visual effects are pretty good.

"How much longer until the later stages are completed?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Director Tian, ​​it will probably take another two months," the person in charge replied.

"Okay, you guys keep going."

Tian Xiaole nodded and went to the editing room to check on the progress of "The Eight Hundred".

At this moment, he was like a lion surveying his territory.

The company cannot slack off on the quality of the projects it is advancing.

The support we have today is the result of the positive word-of-mouth built from each film, and we must live up to their trust.

Gao Qunshu and the editor were giving instructions to each other, creating a busy scene.

"Director Gao has a unique understanding of this type of historical drama."

Hearing the sound, Gao Qunshu turned around and saw Tian Xiaole standing behind her.

"Director Tian, ​​you're back." Gao Qunshu smiled modestly and then offered his seat: "Help me take a look at the footage."

Tian Xiaole didn't stand on ceremony. He analyzed the dramatic scenes he had filmed and concluded that as long as they didn't follow Xu Wenqiang's style, they were acceptable.

Fan Binbin's cameo as a mob boss looked convincing; she captured the essence of the character.
The scenes in the concession area were all built and filmed on location; there's nothing to criticize.

Tian Xiaole stood up and patted Gao Qunshu on the shoulder: "Director Gao, I'm relieved to have you overseeing the post-production of the film. There's plenty of time, take your time and don't rush it."

To Gao Qunshu, these words meant that he should take his time and do a better job.

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Tian Xiaole went home. After spending so long in Hollywood, he definitely wanted to spend more time with his grandmother.

"grandmother."

The person hadn't even entered the room yet, but their voice arrived first.

The old lady, who was sunbathing in the garden, suddenly sat up and saw her beloved grandson walk in.

"Xiao Le, you've lost weight again!"

The old lady held Tian Xiaole's hand with heartache; in the old lady's eyes, not gaining weight meant losing weight.

"I've gained a few pounds, feel it if you don't believe me."

Tian Xiaole patted his belly. He had been eating a lot of Tang Yan's nutritious meals and had also been abstaining from food for a while, so it was no wonder he had gained a lot of weight.

After thinking about it, I decided to give you a heads-up in advance, just to avoid any surprises later.

I don't know if Lao Tian talked to the old lady about it.

"Grandma, you're going to hold your grandson."

"Oh, when did you have a child?"

The old lady didn't react for a moment. In her memory, Tian Xiaole was still a bachelor and not married, so how could he have a child?

"I had a girlfriend, and she got pregnant by accident, so I'm planning to have the baby."

Tian Xiaole preemptively offered an excuse, saying, "She's a female celebrity, and in order not to affect her career, we're not planning to get married for the time being."

The older generation tends to hold more traditional and conservative views, and they still have some prejudice against premarital pregnancy.

"I won't interfere in your affairs as young people. Bring them back when you're ready so I can take a look."

“She’s abroad. I’ll bring her back after she gives birth,” Tian Xiaole replied with a smile.

The old lady's expression changed, her gaze sharpening as she looked at Tian Xiaole. Her kind demeanor vanished, and she spoke sternly:

"You want my grandson to be a foreigner?"

After saying that, he prepared to get up and look for something, determined to wipe out the Tian family line today.

"Hey, Grandma, don't get agitated, let me explain first."

Tian Xiaole quickly comforted the old lady: "The reason I went abroad to have my pregnancy was to avoid being harassed by reporters. You know how the domestic media are; they're like a persistent pest."

Although being born in the United States grants immediate U.S. citizenship, it is possible to revert to Chinese citizenship before reaching adulthood at age 18.

Hearing this explanation, the old lady's expression softened somewhat, but she still lectured her sternly:

"No matter where you're born, you need to know where your roots are. Don't think that just because things are going well abroad, you should run away. Old Tian family..."

"Grandma, don't worry. We'll bring the baby back after he/she is born, and then you can educate him/her properly."

Tian Xiaole smiled and massaged the old lady's shoulders. The old lady smiled and was already thinking about the happy times surrounded by her grandchildren.

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Although "The Sun Also Rises" was a box office flop, Yinghuang still held a grand premiere for the film.

Invitations were sent out throughout the industry, and major film and television companies and A-list celebrities all received them.

Given their stature, both Jiang Wen and Ying Huang readily agreed to attend. Outside the Oriental Plaza Cinema, a red carpet had already been laid out, and the invited celebrities were dressed in their finest attire.

Jiang Wen and his wife were in the waiting area, greeting today's guests, including directors such as Gu Changwei and Li Shaohong, who needed to be personally greeted.

"It's good that Xiao Le didn't come. He didn't fulfill his boast before, so he won't have to laugh at us."

Jiang Wen whispered to Zhou Yun how he had made such a boast at the meeting in Nanjing.

"You really should change your ways."

Zhou Yun wanted to laugh at her man, but she was afraid of hurting his fragile heart.

Although "The Sun Also Rises" did not win any awards, Ying Wong still values ​​the film highly and wants to try his best at the box office.

The publisher, Bernard, made a bold move, releasing 600 copies to the market, surpassing the sales of "Harry Potter" at the same time.

We've invited quite a few reporters today, all of whom have received travel expenses, and we'll strive to provide positive coverage.

It's clear that Yinghuang thinks highly of Jiang Wen, to the point of spoiling him.

When Tian Xiaole arrived, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun were holding hands, ready to walk down the red carpet.

"Hey, wait for me."

Tian Xiaole called out.

Jiang Wen glanced back and urged Zhou Yun to hurry up.

"Aren't you going to wait for Xiao Le?"

"Never mind him, let's go, that kid's wicked."

Watching the two walk away, Tian Xiaole shook his head. They didn't even wait for the Palme d'Or director to come along; they really had no sense of propriety.

The reporter's camera was already pointed at Tian Xiaole; ​​unexpectedly, there was another big fish today.

They immediately became restless.

It's worth noting that this was Tian Xiaole's first commercial film after winning the Palme d'Or in Hollywood, and it garnered a lot of attention in China.

"Director Tian, ​​aren't you preparing for a new film? Did you come back specifically for the premiere?" a reporter shouted.

"The production team is preparing for the film; I did come back because I was invited."

Tian Xiaole waved his hand in reply.

"Director Tian..."

"...Could you tell me about the new movie?"

Tian Xiaole did not answer the reporters' questions afterward, not wanting to steal the spotlight from today's movie premiere.

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The moment Tian Xiaole stepped into the venue, the crowd that had been socializing suddenly fell silent.

Then, it exploded with a "boom".

With Keanu Reeves and Qin Lan confirmed as the male leads for Tian Xiaole's new film, will he be returning to China to select the actors?

This is what many people think.

"Director Tian, ​​you've arrived."

"Director Tian, ​​it's been a long time! You've become even more handsome!"

"Director Tian, ​​I am the martial arts champion..."

Tian Xiaole smiled and nodded at the group of people who came up to greet her.

They didn't stop until they reached the main table.

Yu Dong wanted to open his mouth to say something, but he held back because of the occasion.

"Uncle Jiang, why did you run away?"

"Did they call? I didn't hear them!"

Seeing Jiang Wen's feigned deafness, Tian Xiaole finally saw through his act.

"Director Tian, ​​thank you for coming to support us."

Yang Shoucheng walked over. The invitation was sent by Ying Huang, who thought it was out of respect for him.

"Mr. Yang, you're too kind. I promised Uncle Jiang before that I would come back no matter how far away it was."

Tian Xiaole said with a smile, which caught the attention of Jiang Wen, who was standing next to him. It looked like they were determined to drink until they dropped.

Fortunately, a staff member came over to remind him that the event was about to begin, and only then did he lead the film's main cast onto the stage.

From the first row, Yang Shoucheng turned to the side and said:
"Director Tian, ​​I wouldn't even dare to think about investing in your Hollywood film, but you could consider our Yinghuang artists for the cast."

Just as Tian Xiaole was about to refuse, she thought of a Hong Kong actor who would be quite suitable, and who had even starred in "The Matrix," so it was a perfect opportunity for a collaboration.

"As reminded by Chairman Yang, there is an actor in Hong Kong named Zhou Zhaolong who has a suitable role."

Yang Shoucheng was somewhat disappointed that it wasn't his godson. After thinking for a moment, he realized who the actor Tian Xiaole was talking about was.

"Ah Long is indeed very good. He has also filmed in Hollywood. Director Tian has a good eye for talent."

"Director Tian, ​​what about the distribution of your new film in China..." Yu Dong, sitting on the right, finally couldn't help but ask.

"I've already agreed to Chairman Han's request."

Tian Xiaole smiled.

"What about Hong Kong Island...?"

Yang Shoucheng asked tentatively.

"Ying Huang could be put in charge."

[High-Speed ​​Chase] is aimed at global distribution, so entrusting the Asian market to a familiar company is not a problem.

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On stage, Jiang Wen spoke with deep emotion, recounting the many twists and turns that occurred during the filming of this drama.

"The initial production cost was 20 million, but I had a new idea in the middle of the production, which increased the cost, and the initial investors ran away."

Without hesitation, Chairman Yang took over the project and invested money. The total cost, from start to finish, was over sixty million…

Many film company owners and directors at the scene gasped in shock.
Sixty million to make an art film?

I was just about to question Jiang Wen, this kid with thick eyebrows and big eyes, whether he had embezzled money.

Then it dawned on them that the couple had emptied their savings, and even Jiang Wu had contributed a considerable amount.

This could be made into a blockbuster film.

Yang Shoucheng's investment isn't in movies; it's clearly an investment in Jiang Wen as a person.

A scion of a prominent family in Beijing, a key figure in the Beijing elite circle, and a highly talented director.

Losing money on one movie isn't a big deal; it won't keep losing money forever.

Many directors on set were giving Yang Shoucheng strange looks; the old guy seemed pretty easy to fool.

I'm planning to see if I can secure some investment after the premiere.

The movie starts playing.

This incomprehensible film left the audience completely bewildered.

The film tells four stories, but they are unrelated to each other. It contains many metaphors set against the backdrop of the times and a special historical context.
It's no wonder the judges couldn't understand it, the film critics were completely clueless, and Tian Xiaole was also totally confused.

It's estimated that only those who lived through that particular era and those with a certain level of cultural knowledge could understand it.

The movie has ended, and everyone is now in a daze.

Tian Xiaole noticed Yang Shoucheng's expression; it seemed he had anticipated this situation and was already prepared to lose money.

Jiang Wen's answers to questions that reporters couldn't understand were quite interesting.

"A movie that makes you think until midnight is the most interesting one; it needs to be watched repeatedly to be understood."

You can't say that; the last person to say it was Director Chen.

During the party, Tian Xiaole didn't attend. If she stayed, she would definitely be besieged, as everyone was eyeing her new role in the play.

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By the afternoon, major news portals were already reporting on the news that "The Sun Also Rises."

The news of Tian Xiaole attending the premiere was featured on the cover.

Although they didn't intend to steal the spotlight, they still attracted most of the attention.

Director Tian Xiaole, who is preparing a new film in Hollywood, appeared at the premiere of "The Sun Also Rises".

"Director Tian Xiaole has returned to China, presumably to select actors..."

"According to rumors, Hong Kong actor Chow Siu-long has caught the eye of director Tin Siu-lok..."

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The news reports were like stirring up a hornet's nest; everyone genuinely believed that Tian Xiaole had returned to China to select actors.

Suddenly, the phone switched to vibrate mode again, and Tang Yan couldn't use it anymore.

But some people can use it.

Qin Lan sent a text message saying that filming would wrap up in two days and she wanted Tian Xiaole to give her some pointers on the scenes so she could familiarize herself with the script in advance.

For the sake of the film's quality, Tian Xiaole agreed.

(End of this chapter)