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Chapter 218 The feeling of being valued moved Qin Lan to tears!
There's a lot of work to be done at Pangu Pictures.

Besides the already completed "The Purge," there are many other films that outsource special effects.

There's even the production of animated films.

The variety and quantity are vast, far exceeding what the domestic market can match, given the significant difference between the two markets.

"Boss, Keanu is here."

Along with the knocking, James's voice came through.
Today, we're holding a meeting with the main creators of "Speed ​​Chase".

Keanu Reeves looks completely different from how he did a month ago.

Her neat short hair was gone, now it was ear-length, and she had lost a lot of weight, her cheeks were sunken, and her face was thin.

"Director, are you satisfied with my current appearance?"

Keanu Reeves, dressed in a black suit, looked rather haggard.

Actors who become famous in Hollywood are often very ruthless with themselves in order to fit the requirements of their roles.

If you don't work hard, you'll be eliminated at any time; the competitive pressure is incomparable to other markets.

Tian Xiaole smiled, patted his shoulder, and nodded in agreement:

"Good, keep up this decadent state."

"In order to fit the character and while training, I only sleep three or four hours a day. Your affirmation is my greatest encouragement."

Tian Xiaole led Keanu towards the conference room, listening to his exploitation of her, and could only say that he was really ruthless to herself.

His self-harm wasn't the most extreme example; there was another actor known as the "Rubber Man."

The ability to gain and lose weight rapidly in a short period of time is to fit different roles.

"Your old friend is coming up later, you can guess who it is."

In The Matrix Reloaded, Zhou Zhaolong and Keanu Reeves have a fight scene in the rain, which is one of the most eye-catching scenes in the entire film.

Moreover, Keanu's kung fu training is handled by martial arts instructors from Hong Kong Island, and the two are quite familiar with each other.

"An old friend?" Keanu paused for a moment, then looked at Tian Xiaole's unwilling expression and said, "Then I'll have to wait and see who it is."

The blonde, blue-eyed assistant had already brought the coffee, and before the two could exchange more than a few words, there was another knock on the door, followed by James's loud voice.

"Boss, Scarlett is here."

Scarlett Johansson walked into the conference room with a smile on her face.

Her skin was fair and delicate, her features were exquisite and three-dimensional, her pupils were brown, her lips were slightly upturned, and her face was only the size of a palm.

Her beauty has unified both Eastern and Western aesthetic standards.

The only downside is that he's a bit short, but his body proportions are excellent.

Right now, she's still a young girl, not the Black Widow yet.

James, who "betrayed" James, followed behind, like a sycophant trying to get a taste of his own medicine.

He took on the role of a lackey and proactively introduced himself:

"Scarlett, this is my dear boss, the Palme d'Or-winning director, and this is Keanu Reeves, the male lead of this film."

"Hello Director Tian Xiaole, I am Scarlett Johansson. I have watched [The Hunt] dozens of times, and I have new insights every time I watch it. I am very happy to have a cameo in your film."

Scarlett Johansson started her career in arthouse films, and in recent years she has been making mostly arthouse films, which she is getting a little tired of and is now looking to transition to commercial films.

Upon receiving James's invitation to make a cameo appearance in the new film of the newly crowned Palme d'Or winner, he immediately accepted, and did so for free.

Leaving a good impression on a big director like Tian Xiaole is very important.

Who knows, I might think of her someday when a suitable role comes along.

Looking at the youthful Scarlett, who had not yet displayed a mature and charming temperament, Tian Xiaole reached out and shook hands with her.

"Thank you for liking my movie, and thank you for your cameo appearance without any payment."

dong dong dong...

There was a knock on the conference room door, and the receptionist led Zhou Zhaolong in.

"Director Tian, ​​thank you for your invitation. I will give it my all and play the role well."

Zhou Zhaolong fixed his gaze on Tian Xiaole and immediately pledged his loyalty.

He was the first Hong Kong actor to be truly employed by Tian Xiaole.

Although he didn't know why he was chosen, that didn't stop him from stating his position first.

"Well, just don't disappoint me."

Tian Xiaole patted his shoulder and said.

"Haha, Zhou, I didn't expect it to be an old friend like you."

Keanu laughed, stood up and hugged Zhou Zhaolong; they were clearly best buddies.

Tian Xiaole's phone vibrated; it was a text message from Qin Lan. He looked up at the people in the conference room and said:

"You guys keep chatting, I'm going to pick someone up."

Qin Lan and her assistant looked at the address Tian Xiaole gave them, which was close to their hotel, so they didn't take a taxi.

It turns out that both of them have terrible sense of direction. They wanted to arrive early to make a good impression, but now they've gotten completely lost.

When Tian Xiaole found the two of them, they were trying to figure out directions under a road sign, scratching their not-so-bright heads, and it seemed that their foreign language grades were not very good.

"Hey you two, do you need any help?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Qin Lan turned around and saw Tian Xiaole smiling at them.

"father!"

Qin Lan rushed over in surprise. People are always most vulnerable when they are most helpless and facing their loved ones.

In his excitement, he blurted out his private identity.

The assistant next to her stared wide-eyed at her older sister throwing herself into Tian Xiaole's arms and at the way she had addressed her earlier.

She discovered an incredible secret.

No wonder the coveted pancake ended up in the hands of her own sister, a nobody.

This is like returning to one's ancestral home! "Hurry up and come down, don't keep them waiting."

Tian Xiaole patted the round buttocks of the delicate body in his arms, being very mindful of his single image. In Hollywood, there might be paparazzi lurking in some corner.

"Oh."

Qin Lan then belatedly realized that she hadn't considered the occasion in her excitement.

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The people in the conference room all silently took Qin Lan, whom Tian Xiaole had brought in, seriously.

For a big-name director to personally pick them up, no one would believe there wasn't some kind of deal between them.

It all depends on how deep this deal goes.

James was an active member of the group; you could tell what he was up to just by looking at his sycophantic expression. Tian Xiaole kicked him back.

James immediately realized that this couldn't be the boss's wife. She was still very enthusiastic on the surface, but she had become much colder inside.

If we're talking about who has the best chance, it has to be the pregnant woman, at least she has the right to inherit.

Tian Xiaole distributed the prepared scripts:

"There aren't many dialogue scenes in this drama, but they are very important to the male lead's character. I hope that when people discuss this drama in the future..."

The first thing that came to mind was the male protagonist's devoted character; he wiped out the entire city's gang for the sake of a dog.

Tian Xiaole had considered finding a martial arts instructor from within China, but since Zhou Zhaolong was available for free, he decided to let him take on the role.

For instruction on the use of various firearms, seek guidance from retired Navy SEAL instructors.

Ensure that the guns used by the male protagonist are fast, accurate, and ruthless, and that his tactical maneuvers are flawless.

Tian Xiaole spent the entire afternoon explaining the script, analyzing the characters' traits, and going over each important role.

Keanu Reeves shared his thoughts on the character, as he is the central figure in the film, and the entire plot revolves around him.

The others don't need it. Qin Lan has a lot of screen time, so it's mainly to let the actors get to know each other and get into their roles as quickly as possible during filming.

After seeing the others off, Tian Xiaole looked at Qin Lan, who remained, and said to her:
“Your English is too poor. I will find you a translator, but you need to improve it as soon as possible.”

"Dad, you're so good to me."

Qin Lan nodded obediently, then pretended to be aggrieved and said, "This is my first time in Hollywood, can you keep me company?"

"Well, yes."

Tian Xiaole should still meet this reasonable request.

"Let's go, I'll take you to get something to eat first."

Tian Xiaole walked forward, and Qin Lan jogged after her, wanting to hold her hand, but she subtly avoided her.

An open-air restaurant with a view of the sea; the ambiance is simply superb.

In a place like Hollywood, you can bump into celebrities just by wandering around, but Tian Xiaole's identity as a famous director still stands out.

"Try the steak, it's a well-established restaurant around here."

The food on the table was simple: steak, red wine, and a few side dishes.

Qin Lan was very conscious of her image, eating in small bites and occasionally offering a comment to showcase her knowledge.

It's as if it's saying: I'm not just a dad, I have other uses yet to be discovered.

"Dad, I salute you."

Qin Lan raised her glass, and the word "Dad" came out naturally to her.

They're not like family, but they're closer than family.

When the meal ended and it was time to pay the bill, I was told that someone else had already paid.

Tian Xiaole was quite surprised; this meal wasn't cheap, the red wine they ordered cost almost $2.

In the open-air restaurant, someone got up and walked over, holding a wine glass in their hand:

"Hello Director Tian, ​​my name is Matt Damon, and I am an actor."

"I learned a lot from the movie 'The Hunt,' which is why I took the liberty of settling the bill with you."

"Thank you very much."

Tian Xiaole nodded; he didn't object to this kind of approach to conversation.

He subtly showed off.

Qin Lan, standing beside him, was already looking at him with an expression of admiration.

It's important to understand that Matt Damon is no small-time celebrity. If even he uses this method to make connections, you can imagine how useful being a Palme d'Or director is.

Matt saw Qin Lan next to Tian Xiaole, gave her a knowing look, and then handed her his business card with both hands:

"This is my business card. I hope to have the opportunity to act in your film."

Tian Xiaole took it, glanced at it, put it in her bag, and handed over her business card.

There might actually be a possibility of collaborating with an actor like Matt Damon who has both acting skills and talent.

If other child actors did this, Tian Xiaole wouldn't give them his business card; it would seem too cheap.

Watching Tian Xiaole and Qin Lan leave, and seeing the business card in their hands, Matt felt that the $2 was well spent.

On the way back, Qin Lan's smile never faded; the meal cost her the salary of a single film in China.

Aside from being so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

All that's left is feeling touched.

This shows that Tian Xiaole values ​​her.

Her father dotes on her so much, so of course he wants to give her the warmest reward. She just likes diving, so she'll learn.

One minute is too short, then two minutes, three minutes.

If Tian Xiaole knew what Qin Lan was thinking, he would only exclaim that it was a misunderstanding.

But learning is a lifelong process, and we should continue to learn.

Having a skill to rely on is always a good thing.

(End of this chapter)