This director is so innocent.

Chapter 150 Spielberg Boycotts the Olympics

It was past 7:30 in the evening.

Su Jin walked discreetly into a Chinese restaurant.

According to Ya Huazi, this shop has a history of 100 years. I don't know if it's true or not, but the decoration is indeed antique.

The waitresses were also tall and slender, with fair skin, beautiful faces, and long legs.

Following the waiter to a private room, I pushed open the door and saw Ya Hua Zi standing up to greet me.

"They're here."

"You're wearing makeup today?" Su Jin asked in surprise.

When we were in school, Ya Hua Zi was basically without makeup, and I rarely appeared on stage with her at events.

"To meet a big star, writer, director, and capitalist like you, I have to dress up nicely," Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Su Jin smiled slightly and replied, "I agree with the first three, but I don't agree with the big capitalist. Netizens call me a philanthropist."

"Alright, great philanthropist." Liu Yifei didn't argue with Su Jin. She gestured for Su Jin to sit down, handed him the menu, and said, "Order whatever you like."

"Then I won't be polite. Don't blame me if I eat you out of house and home."

"Okay," Liu Yifei said with a smile, her smile so wide that her gums were showing.

Su Jin opened the menu, ordered two signature dishes, and then handed the menu to Liu Yifei, who in turn ordered two more dishes and a bottle of Bordeaux red wine.

After the waiter made a note of the menu, he took it and left.

Su Jin spoke first, "Speak! What do you want from me?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to have a meal with you."

"Is it just a simple dinner invitation? Not going to talk about the Maze Runner character?"

"I'm talking to you, can you give me a role?"

"You never know. How will you know I won't give it to you if you don't try?" Su Jin's eyes held a hint of amusement, but her tone was very certain.

Looking at Su Jin's smiling face, Liu Yifei couldn't tell whether he was telling the truth or lying.

However, as long as she has no desires, Su Jin cannot deceive her.

Thinking of this, she smiled and was about to speak when she heard Su Jin ask, "What are you laughing at?"

"It's nothing."

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"It's nothing, why are you smiling so smugly?"

"Get lost—" Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Su Jin, not wanting to talk to him.

After a moment of silence, Su Jin said seriously, "Seriously, did your mom ask you to have dinner with me?"

"You guessed it?"

"With your mercenary mother, how could she not have guessed!"

"You're not allowed to talk about my mom like that. She's only doing it for my own good."

"Yes, yes, yes—it's all for your own good." Su Jin didn't want to waste any more words with her and said directly, "To tell you the truth, I don't have as much power in 'The Maze Runner' as people say, that I can decide roles with a single word."

I don't have the power to choose the actors, but I do have the power to suggest and recommend.

This statement is partly true and partly false.

He didn't have that much power, but his words carried a lot of weight, and Fox took his opinions seriously.

If he insists on not agreeing to who should play the role, that person definitely has no chance.

"Do you recommend any actors?" Liu Yifei asked.

"Yes." Su Jin nodded and asked, "Would you like to audition?"

"What do you think!" Liu Yifei rolled her eyes.

"I don't know! How am I supposed to know if you want to or not if you don't tell me?"

"I think that's fine!" Liu Yifei said irritably.

"That's right! If you want to say it, you should say it. If you don't say it, how will anyone know if you want it or not?" Su Jin said in a fatherly tone.

"roll."

As they were talking, all the dishes were served.

Liu Yifei poured Su Jin a glass of red wine and handed it to her, but Su Jin waved her hand and refused, saying, "I'm driving, I can't drink alcohol, tea is fine with me."

"Can't I just call a designated driver?"

"No, I don't like designated drivers."

"Then I'll drink it." Liu Yifei seemed angry, tilted her head back, and downed the red wine she handed to Su Jin in one gulp.

Her cheeks flushed instantly, making her look exceptionally charming and alluring.

"If you're going to drink, then drink! Why chug it all in one go?" Su Jin said, frowning.

"I'd like to."

"Okay, okay, if you're willing, but let's make this clear first: if you get drunk, I won't take you home."

"If you don't take me home, I'll sleep on the streets and then find someone to expose you."

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"If you get someone to expose me, I won't let you audition."

"If you don't give me an audition, I'll expose you."

"Forget it, I'm not going to argue with you anymore." Su Jin changed the subject, "Why didn't you believe me when I told you about acting in a TV series last time? Did your ignorant mother stop you again?"

"If you talk about my mom again, I'll make you regret it."

"Fine, I won't talk about your mother anymore, but why haven't I heard from you?"

"My mom won't allow it."

"See! You won't even let me say it. With your level of popularity, you should just walk on two legs. Why do you keep complaining that TV dramas are low-class? Popularity is the key."

After hearing this, Liu Yifei remained silent.

Seeing this, Su Jin sighed inwardly. He wasn't trying to curry favor; he just wanted to make money.

If he and Liu Yifei starred together in an idol drama, it would be a huge hit.

He'll be an actor until he's thirty, then he'll focus on directing, and after forty, he'll probably retire from acting.

By then, we'll probably be making one movie a year.

Unlike now, when I'm so energetic, making three or four films a year and working non-stop all year round.

"Since you don't want to act in TV dramas, you should have plans for your next project!"

Yes, there is, the martial arts novel "The Butterfly Lovers".

"Martial arts? The Butterfly Lovers?"

"Yes, do you know Cecilia Cheung's 'Fly Me to Polaris'?"

"Know."

"Director Ma Chucheng told me that 'The Butterfly Lovers' is a martial arts version of 'Wish Upon a Star'."

As soon as Su Jin heard the name "Ma Chucheng," she knew what this "Martial Arts Butterfly Lovers" was all about.

What is "The Butterfly Lovers"? This is "The Butterfly Sword".

It's a film disguised as Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, starring Wu Zun and Asa, with Hu Ge playing Ma Wencai.

The current public image features Liu Yifei, Louis Koo, and Yu Wenle, with the three of them discussing a love triangle.

As for why Liu Yifei didn't get the role, it's because she offended Huayi Brothers; what use would she be then?

Huayi withdrew its investment, and Tianxia Films took over, with distribution handled by Mei Ah.

It is estimated that in another month or so, Liu Yifei will receive the news that she has been replaced.

Let's observe a minute's silence for the toothbrush.

After that, Ya Hua Zi closed down for two whole years.

Liu Yifei suddenly spoke up, "Su Jin, do you think I'm stupid?"

"You said it yourself."

"Fine! You actually think I'm stupid." Liu Yifei glared angrily at Su Jin, raising her hand as if to hit him.

"Just kidding, don't take it so seriously." Su Jin raised her hands to beg for mercy, then said seriously, "Seriously, you probably have no chance with this 'Martial Arts Butterfly Lovers' story."

Why?

"After 'The Forbidden Kingdom' is released, Huayi Brothers will break ties with you. They'll never use you again."

"But I didn't get this role through Huayi Brothers; it was through my father's connections."

"Your father? Your biological father?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes, not wanting to pay any attention to Su Jin.

"Your father has this kind of connection?"

"My father and director Ma Chucheng know each other and have been friends for many years."

"Okay, let's say it was your dad who introduced us! Isn't Huayi Brothers an investor in this movie?"

"What do you mean 'even if'! It was my dad who introduced us."

"Okay, let's put that aside for now. Is Huayi Brothers an investor in this film?"

"Yes."

"That settles it then? You definitely have no chance. You'll probably get the news in less than a month."

"I don't believe it."

"If you don't believe me, fine, whatever."

By this time, Su Jin had finished eating and their business was settled. She said, "Are you full? Shall we head out?"

"What's the rush? It's only nine o'clock, what are you going back for!"

"I'm very busy, big sister."

"You're the eldest sister! I'm two years younger than you!"

"Okay, Sister Liu, I'm leaving now, bye-bye, remember to pay the bill." Su Jin stood up, waved to Liu Yifei, and turned to leave.

Liu Yifei was stunned, then quickly stood up and called out, "Wait for me."

After paying the bill, Liu Yifei followed Su Jin to the parking lot, insisting that Su Jin take her home.

Su Jin couldn't argue with her, so she had no choice but to send her back.

Liu Yifei said goodbye to Su Jin and told him to drive carefully on the road. When she got home, she found the lights on and her elderly mother sleeping peacefully on the sofa.

She sighed softly, walked to her elderly mother's side, and gently shook her body: "Mom—Mom—"

Liu Xiaoli opened her blurry eyes and was startled to see her daughter's big face right in front of her.

"From now on, when you call me, don't get so close to me," Liu Xiaoli complained, rubbing her chest.

"Mom, don't wait for me if it's too late in the future. Go to your room and sleep if you're sleepy."

"It's nothing, I'm used to it." Liu Xiaoli waved her hand dismissively, then asked, "How did your meal with Su Jin go?"

"good."

"Did you get the character?"

"No, Su Jin said he doesn't have the right to choose roles, but he will notify me to come for the audition."

"That's fine. In the future, you should spend more time with Su Jin, hang out with him more often, and try to get along better with him."

"Su Jin wants me to act in a TV series, will you agree?"

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"This won't work; you can only make movies from now on."

"Mom, do you know our situation?"

"You don't need to worry about your situation. WMA agency has high hopes for you, and you're close to finalizing things with your godfather."

Liu Yifei stopped talking about it and changed the subject, saying, "Mom, Su Jin said that Director Ma Chucheng wants to replace me."

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"Impossible, Ma Chucheng and your dad have been friends for many years." Liu Xiaoli said subconsciously, but then she thought that Su Jin had a good relationship with Old Yang of Yinghuang, and might know some inside information.

"Why don't you call your dad and ask him?"

Why didn't you contact my dad?

"Your dad has remarried, so it's not appropriate for me to contact him again."

"Alright!"

Liu Yifei took out her phone and called her father, but a woman answered the phone, and she instantly lost the will to speak.

She said a few words quickly and then hung up the phone.

"Who answered the phone?" Liu Xiaoli asked.

"Um."

"Let's play another day then!"

"Um."

On February 17, the TV series "Dwelling Narrowness" held a press conference to mark the start of filming.

Su Jin attended the press conference as both producer and executive producer.

The same old platitudes: why Teng Huatao was chosen, why the female lead is a newcomer, and so on.

Although Gao Lu has acted in several TV series, she is not famous and is considered a newcomer in their eyes.

On February 19th, we finished filming the promotional video for Mercedes-Benz's GG.

When Su Jin returned to the company, she saw Huang Jiaqiang rushing into her office.

"Old Huang, you're supposed to be the general manager of our company, how come you're acting like a greenhorn?"

"Boss, something terrible has happened."

"What's the big deal?"

Spielberg has resigned from his position as artistic advisor for the Olympic Games.

"What does this have to do with us?"

"His resignation has nothing to do with us; the key issue is that this bastard made some inappropriate remarks, calling on everyone to boycott the Olympics."

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"Damn it—is this bastard out of his mind?! Why doesn't he care about human rights issues in North America?" Su Jin slammed her fist on the table and cursed loudly.

He just announced the news, and this bastard immediately boycotted the Olympics. Is he sick in the head?

The reason I'm so angry is because Spielberg is the producer of "The Maze Runner".

Now is the time when everyone is united and the Olympic spirit is high, so it's no wonder that the audience will not tolerate him. Moreover, Zuo Shandiao is working on turning "The Maze Runner" into a co-production, and now he has nothing left.

The more I think about it, the angrier I get. Damn it!

Su Jin picked up a small panda cigarette from the table and tossed one to Huang Jiaqiang. She lit one for herself, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then asked:

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What inappropriate remarks did he make?

"The Darfur issue."

"What's the problem?"

"There's a country in Africa called Sudan—" Huang Jiaqiang said, smoking a cigarette, and talked for a full two minutes before finally explaining the issue.

Simply put, it's about oil.

Sudan is a war-torn country where fighting has never stopped.

War requires money. The government didn't have the money, but others had oil. Unfortunately, their industrial level was not up to standard, so they couldn't mine it on a large scale.

Then the benevolent China came along and said, "I'll give you machines and help you build your country, and you sell me oil in return."

The Sultan, already struggling to make ends meet due to the war, agreed.

The money earned from oil was used, with 70 percent of it going towards military spending and suppressing rebels.

Behind these rebel groups are Western countries, primarily North America.

In an effort to curry favor with the upper class, Spielberg intervened in this political struggle, suggesting that China should exert influence over Sudan to resolve the Darfur issue, euphemistically calling it "human rights."

It's all bullshit. North America wants Sudan's oil, but the Sudanese government knows what kind of people North America is and won't sell it to them.

Then came the Darfur problem.

The loudest voices advocating for Darfur come from North American NGOs such as "Darfur Olympic Dream" and "Save Darfur Alliance".

If you followed the Beijing Olympics, you'd know how difficult and remarkable this Games were.

The West will stop at nothing to smear China.