The only sun in Huayu

Jiang Zhiqiang answered too quickly, without even a moment's hesitation.

Wu Yusen had hoped to evoke Jiang Zhiqiang's shared hatred of the enemy.

After all, the failure of "Lust, Caution" was a disgrace to producer Jiang Zhiqiang, making him extremely embarrassed in the industry.

however.

The reaction on the other end of the phone was completely unexpected by Wu Yusen.

Jiang Zhiqiang's voice was even enthusiastic as he said, "Mr. Wu, thank you for your concern. However, I have long since let this matter go. I feel very proud to be able to make an Olympic film and contribute to the Olympics; it is an honor to be Chinese."

Wu Yusen almost thought he had dialed the wrong number, or that Jiang Zhiqiang had been replaced!
Is this still the same cultural comprador?

"Inspector Jiang!"

Wu Yusen raised his voice, losing his composure, and said, "You and I have been in this industry for so many years, what storms haven't we seen? Are you really willing to let a young guy from the mainland like Shen Shandeng trample on your head? He didn't show any mercy back then!"

Jiang Zhiqiang was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, then tried to persuade Wu Yusen: "Some things, from another perspective, may not be a bad thing. At least they woke me up."

"Some histories cannot be deconstructed. High-voltage lines must not be touched."

"Speaking of which, I should thank Director Shen for his reminder back then. I advise you to change your mindset sooner rather than later. With such a large investment as 'Red Cliff,' close to one hundred million US dollars, not many directors in Hollywood have that kind of freedom. You should be content and grateful."

What does it mean to suddenly realize something is wrong? What does it mean to prioritize the overall situation?

This is!
These remarks completely broke Wu Yusen's composure.

"Gratitude?" Wu Yusen retorted angrily, "What about Tang Wei? Did she deserve to be the scapegoat?"

"Who in the industry would dare to use her now? She's about to disappear completely! If you treat the actors you've worked with like this, who will dare to work with you sincerely in the future?"

These words struck a nerve with Jiang Zhiqiang.

Different from my previous life.

In this life, Tang Wei has lost the subtle connections and resources provided by Jiang Zhiqiang and Li An. Under the shadow of being blacklisted, she has gradually disappeared from the public eye and is almost impossible to find.

As for other forces, they certainly won't help Tang Wei.

Helping her is so that she can return to the mainland someday; if she definitely can't return, then she's just a pawn to be abandoned.

Wu Yusen's accusations annoyed Jiang Zhiqiang, who coldly replied, "My affairs are none of your concern. You should worry more about your own 'Red Cliff'."

"You've seen the fate of 'The Warlords,' but Shen Shandeng's 'The Eunuch' redefined how historical epics should be made. Did your 'Red Cliff' respect history?"

"How much will the box office be? What if it flops?"

John Woo was enraged: "My 'Red Cliff' is a commercial blockbuster! Not the kind of small-scale art film you're making!"

"You're a cultural buyer, what do you know about real blockbuster films?"

He has an inherent arrogance.

Jiang Zhiqiang was simply lucky to get involved with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and some powerful figures behind it, which opened up channels with Western film festivals.

In Shen Shandeng's words, as the power of the mainland continues to rise, the rebels have become more valuable.

If we're talking about real talent in the film industry, he made his fortune through the market, not by currying favor with certain people.

In terms of vision, they are not even on the same level.

"Heh." Jiang Zhiqiang sneered on the other end of the phone, too lazy to argue anymore: "Then I wish Inspector Wu great box office success."

After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.

"Push to the street!"

The phone went dead again, and Wu Yusen was so angry he almost smashed it.

He felt extremely disappointed and angry with these opportunistic and cowardly people in the industry.

Zhang Jiazhen, the producer of "Red Cliff", pushed open the door and saw Wu Yusen's ashen face. He asked cautiously, "Director Wu, we have finalized the publicity and distribution schedule with China Film Group. They hope that we can work together with 'Lost in Thailand' to push the summer box office to its peak and create an atmosphere for the Olympics."

Zhang Jiazhen deliberately avoided mentioning sensitive words and did not mention Shen Shandeng.

John Woo took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and stubbornly said, "A relay? Then let 'Red Cliff' be released over the corpse of 'Lost in Thailand'! Let it know who the real blockbuster is!"

Zhang Jiazhen's lips moved, but he ultimately said nothing more.

the other side.

Jiang Zhiqiang, who had just hung up the phone with Wu Yusen, paced back and forth in his office a few times.

The calmness from the phone call was gone.

His eyes flickered, but he finally made up his mind, picked up another personal cell phone, and pulled out a number he didn't really want to dial.

at this time.

Shen Shandeng is leading the cast and crew of "Lost in Thailand" out of Shanghai, heading to Changsha, the final stop of their promotional tour.

The film achieved remarkable box office success in its filming locations in Qingdao, Xuzhou, and Wuhan, and the publicity team, which split into two groups, has already covered the entire city.

Shen Shandeng personally led the team to Changsha for this final stop, which was of great significance.

Then came a grand celebration banquet, a final push for box office success.

Accompanying him were Fan Bingbing, as well as Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang, and other main actors.

Chen Hao, wanting to avoid the trouble, has already left the production team. Huang Xiaoming also has other work commitments.

As the convoy drove towards the airport, Shen Shandeng watched the street scenes rushing past the window when he received a call from Jiang Zhiqiang.

"Director Shen, congratulations on the box office success! I hope I haven't bothered you?" Jiang Zhiqiang said respectfully and warmly.

Shen Shandeng asked directly, "Mr. Jiang, is there something you need?"

Sitting next to her, Fan Bingbing vaguely heard a few words, and the tone of their conversation made her eyes widen in surprise.

"Hey, there's something I wanted to tell you," Jiang Zhiqiang said quickly, selectively recounting how Wu Yusen had approached him earlier and tried to persuade him.

The article highlights Wu Yusen's resentment and provocation, as well as how he righteously and firmly refused and drew a clear line.

After saying that, he added, as if to take credit, "Coach Shen, don't worry, I, Jiang Zhiqiang, have now deeply realized my past mistakes and am wholeheartedly committed to contributing to the Olympics and showing the world the good side of our country!"

"Our Olympic film, 'Building Dreams in the Five Rings,' is going to be shown internationally! It will be screened in many places around the world."

Android Filmmaker.

Shen Shandeng shook his head. This kind of action of embroidering a red flag overnight is a typical example of Android thinking.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the stance and actions taken by the other party are in line with the current trend.

Shen Shandeng encouraged, "Mr. Jiang, you're very kind. The Olympics are a big deal, and it's truly an honor to participate."

With Shen Shandeng's affirmation, Jiang Zhiqiang felt a little more at ease.

He made the call partly because he was genuinely annoyed by Wu Yusen's behavior of reopening old wounds.

On the other hand, and more importantly, it was his fear of Shen Shandeng.

His encounter with the young man made him realize that the price he could not afford to pay for opposing this young man.

By spreading the word, I can both annoy Wu Yusen and leave a good impression on Shen Shandeng.

"Of course, of course," Jiang Zhiqiang said repeatedly.

Shen Shandeng casually asked, "Boss Jiang, have you heard anything about Tang Wei lately?"

Jiang Zhiqiang's eyes flickered slightly, but his tone remained unchanged as he said, "No. I haven't heard from her in a long time, and I haven't heard anything about her in a long time either, so I don't know much about her. It seems she went to South Korea. Are you interested?"

"It's not easy after all." Shen Shandeng remained noncommittal and did not ask any further questions: "Thank you for informing me, Boss Jiang."

Seeing that Shen Shandeng was about to hang up, Jiang Zhiqiang said, "I have a very talented actor here, who is very sensible. Director Shen, would you be interested in creating a work with him?"

"We'll see," Shen Shandeng said, hanging up the phone.

After Shen Shandeng put away his phone, Fan Bingbing couldn't help but lean closer and whisper, "Was that Jiang Zhiqiang from Hong Kong just now?"

Shen Shandeng nodded and said, "He came to deliver a message, saying that Wu Yusen is not very honest in private and wants to drag him down with him."

Fan Bingbing gasped, her face filled with disbelief.

She had personally witnessed Jiang Zhiqiang's influence in the Hong Kong film circle and international film festivals; he was quite a figure.

The initial conflict with Shen Shandeng was so severe that it could be said that Shen Shandeng repeatedly attacked him in public.

Even though the incident had passed, they were still in contact, and he was still so humble, which was a bit beyond her imagination.

But then she thought about it again. Even the president of the Venice Film Festival, Marco Müller, was terrified of Shen Shandeng, so Jiang Zhiqiang's actions seemed to make sense.

She snapped out of her daze and asked worriedly, "What is Wu Yusen trying to do? He tried to blacklist you before, is he going to do something bad again? Should we be careful?"

Shen Shandeng shook his head and said disdainfully, "He's just a clown. If he really had any tricks up his sleeve, he would have done it quietly by himself long ago. Going around inciting people only shows that he's all bark and no bite; he can't possibly pull off anything significant."

Fan Bingbing wanted to say something more, but seeing Shen Shandeng's nonchalant attitude, she swallowed her words.

He secretly decided that he should pay more attention to what was going on in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

The plane took off and soared into the sky.

After the flight stabilized, Fan Bingbing looked out the window at the rolling sea of ​​clouds.

Then I remembered Tang Wei, whom Jiang Zhiqiang mentioned on the phone.

She couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Tang Wei, and after hesitating for a moment, she still whispered a few words in her defense.

"Actually, Tang Wei has had a tough time, and she's quite pitiful. After all, she's just an actress. How the director and producer tell her to act, she doesn't have many choices, does she?"

"Isn't this punishment too harsh?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shandeng turned his head and looked at her.

Fan Bingbing felt flustered under his gaze and instinctively tried to dodge.

"Put it on."

Shen Shandeng's gaze swept over her small bag, and he gave an unquestionable command.

Fan Bingbing's cheeks flushed instantly, and a pleading look flashed in her eyes.

But under Shen Shandeng's calm yet extremely oppressive gaze, she still trembled slightly as she took out the leather necklace, lowered her head, and carefully fastened it around her fair neck.

The icy touch sent another shiver down her spine. (End of Chapter)