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"Brother Le, listen to me. I just had dinner with Chairman Han. It's not like what's being said online. There were other people from the industry with us."

Fan Binbin called Tian Xiaole and hurriedly explained.

She was invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Poly Bernard Cinema Circuit, and afterwards the group attended a dinner.

When she left, paparazzi took photos of her being helped by Han Sanping, which led to all sorts of rumors flying around.

"Fan Binbin's powerful backer has been exposed as a big shot in the industry."

"Fan Binbin returned to the hotel with a powerful figure..."

After the gossip news went viral, Fan Binbin hurriedly called to clarify.

She wanted to cling to Tian Xiaole's coattails, so naturally she wouldn't risk losing sight of the bigger picture.

Humans are inherently selfish; they want to possess everything they have.

Trying to have your cake and eat it too will only result in losing everything.

Tian Xiaole was quite curious: as the person in charge of the film industry, and with such a strong personality, didn't Han Sanping have any other intentions?
He asked with a smile, "Didn't Chairman Han give you any hints?"

"Chairman Han... looked at me rather... After I told you about our relationship, he took the initiative to keep his distance from me."

During the dinner, Han Sanping did make some suggestive remarks to Fan Binbin, and he looked at her with intense eyes.

If you couldn't get close to Tian Xiaole, getting close to Han Sanping wouldn't be bad either.

As for now, the only person who can help her career is Tian Xiaole; ​​everyone else can just get lost.

"Dressed like that, which veteran cadre could withstand your test, let alone Old Han, an old bachelor?"

Tian Xiaole looked at the photos online and said with a smile.

Fan Binbin wore a sleeveless T-shirt, ripped jeans, and a leopard-print scarf around his neck; his bare face still looked exquisite.

Old Han dressed as usual, with a buzz cut, shirt, and trousers, but the way he looked at Fan Binbin was a little off.

"Brother Le, you're teasing me again~"

Fan Binbin said sweetly, "Brother Le, thank you for your recommendation. I have received an invitation from the production team of 'The Orphan of Zhao'."

"Director Chen is a big director after all, so just act well."

After chatting for a while, Fan Binbin mentioned her newly purchased clothes and invited Tian Xiaole to take a look, but the latter shook his head and declined.

During this period, we have really been preparing for the sequel to Pacific Rim.

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Nowadays, there are no restrictions on the number of episodes for TV dramas; a single drama can have dozens of episodes.

Because it's sold per episode, the more episodes filmed, the higher the price.

[The Beginning] has only twenty episodes, which is quite rare.

As the plot gradually reaches its climax, each vehicle explosion keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

They then breathed a sigh of relief, as one suspect was ruled out.

The series finale aired in the blink of an eye, achieving record-breaking viewership, surpassing that of "Chinese Paladin 3".

Hunan TV was overjoyed, having made a fortune from purchasing Xiaole Pictures' dramas twice in a row, and had tasted the sweetness of success.

"Notify me immediately whenever Xiaole Pictures starts filming a new drama."

"Understood, Director."

Which TV series is scheduled to follow?

"A film starring several newcomers, 【Let's Go Watch the Meteor Shower】!"

Upon hearing his secretary's report, Ouyang Changlin frowned; he wasn't very optimistic about the drama.

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Xiao Le Pictures is about to shoot a new movie.

This news spread like wildfire within the industry.

The film is titled "Wind Blast" and is directed by Gao Qunshu, a director who has grossed over 2 million yuan at the box office.

It tells the story of four police officers with exceptional skills who venture deep into the Gobi Desert in western China to apprehend a criminal.

The actors, who were initially worried that it would be another "No Man's Land" movie, all became enthusiastic after learning about the general plot of the film.

Xiao Le Pictures only has two male actors; the other two lead actors will definitely have to be found from outside.

Given Tian Xiaole's current status, no agency or actor would dare to directly ask him for a role.

They all contacted Chen Zhixi, hoping to get an audition opportunity.

The latter gave a unified response, stating that the company would not interfere with the casting process for this production, and that everything was up to director Gao Qunshu.

"Boss, this is a booklet sent by China Film Group."

Tian Xiaole took the booklet handed to him by Chen Zhixi. It was very thin, only a dozen pages long, and it contained the program for the premiere of "The Founding of a Republic".

The briefing covered all the important points for the day, as well as the various procedures. Hundreds of actors and celebrities attended, making it comparable to an awards ceremony.

Tian Xiaole opened the drawer, tossed the manual inside, and took out the script for the sequel to [Pacific Rim]:
"You go to the Film Bureau yourself."

Chen Zhixi accepted the document with both hands, her eyes lighting up when she saw the name. This drama can be said to be the most profitable IP in China to date.

On the other hand, Gao Qunshu was very happy about the company's decision not to interfere with the casting process.

As a director with dreams, the worst thing is being interfered with during the creative process, even if you are a Palme d'Or winner.

He found Tian Xiaole and explained his purpose:

"Director Tian, ​​for the role of Mak Ko, I'd like to use a Hong Kong actor, and Francis Ng would be very suitable."

"He's alright, one of the few Hong Kong actors I approve of. Have any other actors been chosen?"

"I haven't decided yet. I'm preparing for auditions and will give priority to casting any suitable actors from our company."

"Well, do it your way."

Tian Xiaole didn't bother with these mainstream dramas and left them to Gao Qunshu.

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On the other hand, Liu Yifei, who rejected the "relationship announcement," has been staying at home recently, waiting for Tian Xiaole to summon her.

Having just celebrated her 22nd birthday, the baby fat on her face has disappeared, replaced by a more refined and elegant air.

buzzing...

The ringing of the cell phone startled the few timid kittens, making their fur stand on end and causing them to meow in displeasure.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Liu Yifei answered immediately without delay.
"Hey, Senior Brother Tian?"

"I ran away after stepping on him that day, but now I know to call him Senior Brother Tian."

"Hmph, who told you to do that? That was harassment."

"Alright, I won't hold this against you."

Tian Xiaole pretended to be generous and said, "【Pacific Rim】is entering the preparation stage, so be ready to join the crew at any time."

"Okay, I've got my schedule ready."

"You're smart to know what's good for you, otherwise... hmph."

After making a threat, Tian Xiaole hung up the phone.

"What can you do to me? You're even trying to act like a human. You're really shameless."

Liu Yifei muttered to herself as she hung up the phone, wrinkling her hump nose.

Unaware of Liu Yifei's arrogant remarks, Tian Xiaole then called Jing Tian.

Since the hype surrounding "Pacific Rim" died down, she has become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry and has received many scripts.

However, the projects she starred in were all high-profile and tailor-made for her, ensuring that the characters were well-developed and that her scenes were eye-catching enough.

Jing Tian, ​​dressed like a girl next door, was flipping through a script called "My Beautiful Boss".

It tells the story of a poor boy and a rich girl, the ultimate fantasy for the loser.

However, it does suit Jing Tian's temperament.

Looking at this overused plot, she shook her head in disappointment. Sometimes, setting the bar too high isn't a good thing.

buzzing...

Jing Tian's eyes lit up when she saw the caller ID "Little Le Ge". She had fantasized countless times about this person calling her first.

"Brother Xiao Le, is there something you need?"

"Haha, Tian Tian, ​​you're so smart, you guessed it all." Jing Tian smiled broadly, but inwardly she thought to herself, "You never call me when you're not busy."

Then Tian Xiaole said, "The sequel to [Pacific Rim] is in preparation. You need to make time for it."

"Ah! Oh, okay."

Jing Tian paused for a moment, then tossed the script for "My Beautiful Boss" aside.

"This filming will be even more arduous than the first one, so be prepared to endure hardship."

"I can endure hardship, and I definitely won't let you down."

"Well, I believe you."

After Tian Xiaole finished praising him, there was a few seconds of silence on the phone, neither of them knowing what to say.

Just as he was about to hang up, he heard Jing Tian say:
"Brother Xiao Le, when are you going to join the crew?"

"Let's wait for the notification. We don't need to start training early this time."

"Oh, okay."

Jing Tian was a little disappointed. She thought that, like before, she would have to train for a period of time so that she could see Tian Xiaole more often.

Tian Xiaole hung up the phone, shook his head with a wry smile, and said he wouldn't call the other main actors himself; he would have Chen Zhi notify them and ask her to keep it a secret.

Actors who received the notification began to adjust their schedules, as no film could compare to shooting the sequel to Pacific Rim.

As for taking on multiple roles simultaneously, no actor has ever dared to take on Tian Xiaole's roles.

News has come from Venice that Chinese-language films have won no awards at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Tian Xiaole glanced at the media reports and saw that "The Prince of Tears," which had a chance to win an award, was met with a barrage of negative reviews after its premiere in Venice.

This is clearly the work of their rivals, since Li An, as the chairman of the judging panel, is very likely to award the grand prize to his fellow townsman.

Who would have thought he was really bad at it, his ability to win prizes was terrible.

If it were Zhang Yimou instead, he wouldn't have gone home empty-handed.

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Tang Yan called Tian Xiaole, urging him to visit the set.

"Brother Le, when are you coming? I miss you so much."

"Let's wait until the premiere of 'The Founding of a Republic' is over, which will be in the next few days."

Upon hearing the definite answer, Tang Yan's eyes lit up, and she said in a sweet, coquettish tone:
"I'll pick you up then; I want to see you as soon as possible."

"No need for that. Just focus on filming. I'll be visiting you on set this time, and I'll also be scouting locations for Pacific Rim."

Tian Xiaole smiled and shook his head. He had seen through Tang Yan's little tricks long ago.

They also wanted to use the excuse of picking each other up at the airport to announce their relationship.

"Oh, okay then, but you have to stay a few more days, you have to satisfy me..."

After hanging up the phone, Tian Xiaole gave a wry smile. The young woman's needs were so simple and direct; just satisfy them.

After the fight incident, filming for "Three Guns" was announced to have wrapped.

As always, Zhang Weiping is a bit of a country bumpkin. The movie had barely finished filming when he announced that he was aiming for the Lunar New Year release.

Questions arose: with only two months until the release date, would there be enough time for post-production?

Zhang Weiping's reply was very confident: "Yi Mou's control over large-scale scenes was fully demonstrated at the Olympics. The film 'A Simple Noodle Story' will not disappoint the audience... It will be the second Chinese film to surpass 10 billion yuan at the box office."

Surprisingly, netizens didn't refute these bold words. After all, it was Zhang Yimou, the man who achieved legendary status at the Olympics.

He pioneered commercial films in mainland China, and all the previous box office champions were created by him.

With so many accolades, it's quite possible that "A Simple Noodle Story" will win the award.

Upon seeing the news, Tian Xiaole remarked: "Zhang Weiping is such a big mouth; his boastful words have backfired, and it's Zhang Yimou who's suffering the consequences."

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The Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, which can accommodate 10,000 people, was decorated as a sea of ​​red, with a red carpet stretching for hundreds of meters and red flags planted all around the venue.

The premiere of "The Founding of a Republic" was held here.

Actors and celebrities from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong walked the red carpet one after another.

Everyone knows this movie is special, and there were so many people attending, more than three hundred.

There were quite a few reporters present, with long lenses and microphones densely packed on both sides of the red carpet.

This event was even more grand than a typical awards ceremony, with many more big names in attendance.

When Tian Xiaole arrived, she was greeted by a hostess and led to the lounge. Several directors in charge of filming would then make a grand finale appearance together.

Leyu Weibo broadcast the premiere live, and the number of real-time viewers reached a new high.

Seeing so many celebrities at once drew a large number of movie fans to the live stream.

Jackie Chan, Jet Li, John Ng, Liu Dehua, Ge You, Feng Xiaogang, Jiang Wen, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Binbin...

Zhang Guoli, Tang Guoqiang, Xu Qin, Liu Ye, Deng Chao, Chen Daoming, Zhao Yanzi, Tang Wei...

Almost all the actors who starred in "The Founding of a Republic" attended; no one was absent without a valid reason.

Two hours later, when Tian Xiaole was almost asleep, a staff member came over to remind her that she could walk the red carpet.

As soon as I stepped out of the lounge, I saw Director Chen dressed in a suit and tie, his hair meticulously styled, always paying such attention to his image in public.

"Uncle Chen, please go first."

"Let's go together."

Director Chen emphasized the word "us" very much.

Upon hearing this, Chen Kexing and Huang Jianxin had strange expressions, probably cursing in their hearts.

Reporters frantically pressed their flashes, while Tian Xiaole smiled and waved, his approachable demeanor evident on his face.

Inside the venue, the atmosphere was bustling with activity, and actors of similar stature were exchanging ideas with each other.

Han Sanping saw Tian Xiaole, walked over, and pulled him aside.

Seeing this, others kept their distance, as the two big shots had something to talk about.

"Xiao Le, I saw that the script for [Pacific Rim] has been submitted for review. Shouldn't the share be allocated by now?"

"Nothing can be hidden from Uncle Han."

Tian Xiaole smiled, sizing up Lao Han with a half-smile. Lao Han, feeling uncomfortable under that look, said irritably:

"What kind of look is that? Let's finalize the share allocation as soon as possible."

"Uncle Han, do you have feelings for Xiao Fan?"

Cough~
Even though Han Sanping had experienced decades of ups and downs, he was still made to blush by Tian Xiaole's words.

He really had ideas without knowing it.

If word gets out that he has improper thoughts about a younger man's lover, what will become of his reputation?
"It's all rumors spread by unscrupulous media. We just had dinner together that day."

Han Sanping explained guiltily that the way he looked at Xiao Fan that night was like he was about to devour a piece of meat.

To everyone's surprise, this piece of pork belly already had an owner.

If it were someone else, you'd just eat it and then thank them.

But this belongs to Tian Xiaole, so the idea of ​​using forceful methods has to be abandoned.

"I was just kidding. If you're interested, how about we, father and son..."

"No, I'm already quite old, and now I'm focusing on maintaining my health."

Han Sanping hurriedly waved his hand in refusal.

Seeing his flustered appearance, Tian Xiaole finally smiled.

She had already molded Xiao Fan into her preferred appearance, and didn't want anyone else to covet her.

"Only after the location scouting is completed can we calculate the budget for the Pacific Rim, and then we'll gather a few companies to divide the shares."

"Don't worry about the high budget, just go for the quality of Transformers."

Han Sanping has a new goal: to rival Hollywood blockbusters.

(End of this chapter)