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Chapter 86 Han Sanpin: You didn't take me with you! You didn't take me with you! [Please Subscribe]

"Holy crap, is Zhang Yimou about to give up?"

At Chen Kaige's home, Chen Kaige was stunned when he saw the news and quickly communicated with his wife, Chen Hong.

He felt a mix of heartache and joy.
But ultimately, Chen Kaige is heartbroken!

His heart was aching!

My lips just involuntarily curl upwards, and it hurts so much!
Chen Kaige quickly stretched out his finger and pressed it to the corner of his mouth.

"How old are you? Not even sixty yet." Chen Hong was surprised, feeling that something was amiss. She turned to Chen Kaige and said, "Weren't you fighting with those judges for the award? You got all worked up and lost your temper, didn't you?"

The news from the scene in Venice and the press conference by New Pictures have already been released, so it must be true.

That means something really bad has happened.

Everyone is guessing, and the only plausible explanation is this reason.

It must have been caused by tearing up the prize!
"Probably." Chen Kaige thought to himself, his lips pressed tightly together, and he nodded repeatedly.

“Look at them,” Chen Hong said. “They have better interpersonal relationships than you, and it’s not just talk. They really step up when something happens. If they really ruined themselves like this by tearing up the award, people like Jiang Wen and Wang An would truly be dying for their confidants.”

Chen Kaige gestured with his chin, "It's all guesswork. Who knows what the current situation is? Zhang Weiping is unlikely to tell us."

However, in his heart, Chen Kaige truly admired him. If he really ended up in the hospital from tearing up the award, they would be in the same circle from now on.

If you really ask him who the number one director is, people will all say Zhang Yimou.

Thinking of this, Chen Kaige suddenly thought of Cao Zhong again.

Wait a minute, he can't really be considered number one.

Let's stir things up. Before, it was three directors stirring things up; now it's four of them stirring things up together.

But he's the only one to win the Palme d'Or anyway.

Only son.

Chen Hong carefully read the news and asked, puzzled, "If there's something wrong with his brain, why didn't he get treatment locally? What if something happened on the plane?"

"Didn't we say we chartered a plane, made coordination, and even have medical staff? It looks like they'll need to perform brain surgery. I don't trust the foreign standards," Chen Kaige said after thinking for a moment. "The brain death standards in China and abroad are different; it seems the Chinese standards are stricter."

Why are the corners of your mouth turned up again?
Chen Kai pursed his lips tightly. He didn't know why he had thought of the word "brain death."

How could I be so bad?

Chen Kaige was puzzled. I do have some artistic dissatisfaction with him, but I also genuinely admire him. This isn't my true opinion; it's just that this is such a big news story, so this is the only way I can guess!

But I have to say,
A thought did indeed cross his mind just now.
This Olympic Games director,

If you can do it, why can't I?
At that time, all the infamy he suffered because of "The Promise" will be swept away!

……

China Film.

Although it was already night, Han Sanpin was still working overtime.

He doesn't usually work overtime.

However, he will attend international film festivals, especially those involving Chinese-language films.

This is especially important to watch, because it involves Cao Zhong's predictions, his interview, and a qualitative issue emphasized above.

The above conclusions have been reached: "The Good Man" has problems, and the original novel of "Ailing" has problems.

That's why Han Sanpin was able to let Cao Zhong fight freely; it was a matter of public opinion, not official opinion.

But the authorities also have their own reasons; after all, why did you make such a timid and unconvincing film?

It's not advisable to make a big fuss about it, but we can still handle you.

I can give you a chance then, and see how you actually talk to people.

Han Sanpin's main concern was Cao Zhong.

If *Ailing* does win an award, Cao Zhong will likely face a huge backlash, perhaps even greater than what Chen Kaige experienced with *The Promise*. Chen Kaige faced a backlash from both the audience and public opinion.

Cao Zhong, on the other hand, will face a backlash from "art" and "justice."
Han Sanpin was well aware that this was precisely a struggle between academics and the general public for the "aesthetic right" to watch good movies!

China Film Group is in a tough spot, but it has to hold on.

We must protect Cao Zhong.

In all the years that Chinese cinema has been around, and in all the years Han Sanpin has been in power, only Cao Zhong has emerged.
A broad vision, a grand perspective, and lofty ideals can also help him get promoted.
Han Sanpin must hold on.

Last time, when he took a step back, Cao Zhong openly mocked him.
This time, I, Han Sanpin, will not back down again.

The sudden news left Han Sanpin completely bewildered.

"Zhang Yimou retired due to illness?"

What a coincidence! What's going on?
what happened?
Zhao Haicheng rushed in, flustered. "Chairman Han, Director Zhang, he..."

"I saw the news." Han Sanpin frowned. "I saw that Zhang Weiping even held a press conference."

"I hope he's alright. It's getting late. Should we report this to our superiors? After all, he's the chief director of the Olympics," Zhao Haicheng reminded him.

As a secretary, his job was to find and fill in any gaps.

Necessary things should be reminded in a timely manner.

Han Sanpin waved his hand: "Something's not right. If there were a serious brain problem, they would have sought medical treatment nearby. Why would they charter a plane back to China?"

Zhao Haicheng said, "What Chairman Han said is indeed a bit strange. Moreover, this news and the press conference of New Pictures came out almost at the same time, so Zhang Weiping found out too quickly."

Han Sanpin thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that Zhang Weiping had taken Cao Zhong's phone number from him a couple of days ago.

Han Sanpin suddenly realized something.

Could it be that Cao Zhong and Zhang Yimou talked about something?
Did he flee due to illness?

“It must be,” Han Sanpin thought for a moment. This matter was too strange, and the only variable seemed to be Cao Zhong.

"What did that kid say?"

Han Sanpin suddenly became anxious and pointed at Zhao Haicheng, "You can go out now, no need to report it."

He took out his phone and called Cao Zhong.

"Hey, have you seen the news about Zhang Yimou?"

"With something this big going on, who wouldn't see it?" Cao Zhong scoffed. "This guy really knows how to grab headlines. Zhang Weiping is something else too. With this reputation for working so hard for the Olympics, the title of 'great director' that I just earned is gone!"

"I asked you about your health, and you're bringing up this headline dispute with me," Han Sanpin said irritably. "Is it important? Can't you have some decency? After all, he's your senior, your senior brother!"

Cao Zhongdao said, "How would I know about his health problems?"

Han Sanpin asked, "Have you spoken with Zhang Yimou in the last couple of days?"

Cao Zhongdao said, "I did make a phone call and we talked about some things."

Han Sanpin thought to himself, "Just as I thought," and said coldly:
"You told me before that you would discuss things with me, right? But you didn't take me with you! You didn't take me with you!"

"What do you take me for? Didn't you say you wanted me to support Chinese cinema?"

Han Sanpin angrily shouted, "Get to China Film Group! I'm waiting for you here!"

After thinking for a moment, Han Sanpin said again, "Never mind, where are you now? I'll come find you. I have a car."

Before the call was even over, Cao Zhong heard Han Sanpin shout from the other end: "Zhao Haicheng!"

……

The news of "Zhang Yimou retiring due to illness" swept across the internet in an instant!

This is amazing! This news is incredible!
Throughout the entire Venice International Film Festival, nothing this outrageous has ever happened.
The last time it was this outrageous was when Wong Kar-wai presented five Best Actor awards and six Best Actress awards at the 59th Cannes Film Festival.
The world film industry was shaken.

(End of this chapter)