Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

the next morning.

Wang Xuan bid farewell to Shuangzi, Zhu Yilong, and others, then met up with Ge You and Li Xuejian, preparing to fly directly to Hengdian.

As I was leaving the resort hotel, I ran into the media.

It seemed they were specifically waiting for Wang Xuan and his group.

"Director Wang, we've been wanting to invite you for an exclusive interview. Would that be convenient?"

Upon seeing that it was a reporter from Sina, and that the person looked somewhat familiar, Wang Xuan stopped in his tracks.

"I don't have time for an interview; the movie is still waiting to start filming."

The reporter reacted quickly, rephrasing the question: "With the start of filming for 'The Hunt,' can I visit the set for an interview?"

"That's fine, we were already planning to hold a launch ceremony anyway."

The film crew was all set up in Hengdian, just waiting for him, the director.

The application deadline is only a few months away, and the filming schedule is very tight.

The group of people and several cars headed towards the airport.

···

Once on the plane, Wang Xuan was about to take a short nap when he noticed the newspaper on his seat and his attention was immediately drawn to it.

Filming of "Mei Lanfang," which took seven months to complete, has wrapped up at the Huairou film studio.

Despite the setback of "The Promise" which slightly damaged director Chen's reputation, his latest biographical film still received high praise from domestic media.

"A masterpiece!"

Is this another "Farewell My Concubine"?

Meanwhile, the Mei family gave an interview, expressing their satisfaction with the film's content.

"This film was made cleanly and respectfully; it didn't tarnish my father's reputation."

Perhaps out of gratitude to Director Chen, the Mei family promised that they would not authorize anyone else to film Mei Lanfang's story for 50 years.

Looking at another news item, Wang Xuan sighed deeply.

A concert commemorating Leslie Cheung was held in Chongqing.

The lineup of guests was truly star-studded, including Jacky Cheung, Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Grasshopper...

People with good character will still be remembered, even if they have been gone for a long time.

···

After getting off the plane, I saw the convoy of cars that Assistant Xiao Zhang had brought to pick me up, including Wang Xuan's nanny car.

"Boss, these are people from Hengdian Group. They knew I was coming to pick you up, and they insisted on following me."

The assistant complained somewhat, afraid that Wang Xuan would blame him for not keeping the secret well.

Wang Xuan then noticed the middle-aged man standing to the side, who was around forty years old and wearing glasses.

"Hello Director Wang, I am Xu Tianfu, the person in charge of Hengdian Film and Television."

"Hello, what brings you here...?"

Wang Xuan looked at the other person with doubt. There are many film crews shooting in Hengdian every day. There is no need for the person in charge to pick him up from the airport personally.

"This isn't the place to talk. How about we find a quieter place?"

Seeing the other party's sincere attitude, Wang Xuan nodded and turned to Ge You and Li Xuejian beside him, saying:

"Teacher Ge, Uncle Li, you two go back to the hotel and rest. Get plenty of rest so we can start filming tomorrow."

"Okay, you go ahead and do your thing."

After the two got into the car, Wang Xuan turned to Xu Tianfu and said, "Mr. Xu, there's no need to look for a place. Let's just go to my family's restaurant."

"This is good. The Sichuan cuisine at this restaurant is unparalleled in Hengdian, I dare not say it is anywhere else."

Listening to Xu Tianfu's flattery, Wang Xuan verbally agreed, but in his heart he wondered what this man wanted from him.

We had no prior connection.

There's only one reason: I value his status as a director.

···

"Son, why are you back?"

As soon as Wang Xuan stepped into the restaurant, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Wang Ma, who exclaimed in surprise.

"I have a film being shot in Hengdian, and I'll be coming back often during this time."

"Aunt Yang, this is the dish the guests in the private room ordered..."

Liu Shishi, who was coming down the stairs, looked up and saw Wang Xuan suddenly appear, and froze on the spot.

"What's wrong with you...?"

Wang Xuan stared wide-eyed at Liu Shishi. Her hair was tied up, she was wearing an employee apron, and she was holding the menu that the customer had just ordered. She didn't look like a celebrity at all; she was clearly an employee of "Sichuan Cuisine".

He didn't ask Liu Shishi why she was dressed like that. Instead, he asked his mother to arrange a private room so he could hear what Xu Tianfu wanted to talk to him about.

"Apartment 302 upstairs is empty."

"Director Wang is so lucky. His older sister has such a great temperament, and his girlfriend is so beautiful. The atmosphere at home is really nice."

Xu Tianfu, who had been silent until now, smiled and praised.

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi's cheeks flushed quickly, and she cautiously glanced at Wang Xuan's reaction.

She would be a little embarrassed if she denied it immediately.

Wang Xuan was too lazy to explain to Xu Tianfu and gestured for him to go upstairs.

"Shishi, bring them some tea," Wang Ma said with a smile, ordering Liu Shishi around without any qualms.

···

Pushing open the door to the private room, Wang Xuan felt somewhat embarrassed as he looked at the photos hanging on the wall.

A photo of him holding up his Best Actor award trophy hangs on the wall opposite, next to a celebratory poster for the film "Back to Youth," which grossed over 100 million.

Xu Tianfu stepped forward and examined the two photos, remarking with emotion:

"Director Wang, you are born to make a living in the film and television industry. Whether it is acting or making movies, you have reached the top of the industry."

"Mr. Xu, you flatter me. Let's talk about what you wanted to see me about."

"Then I'll be blunt. Hengdian Cinema Circuit has been established for a year, and at the beginning of this month, it was renamed Hengdian Film & Television Co., Ltd..."

"Are you going to do film production?" Wang Xuan asked.

"Yes, Director Wang is both a director and a producer, which is upstream in the industry, while cinemas are downstream. Establishing a good cooperative relationship between the two is beneficial to the development of the industry..."

Wang Xuan nodded but didn't reply, wanting to see what he was up to.

Xu Tianfu paused for a moment, then continued:

"We at Hengdian Cinemas will fully support Director Wang's future films, whether they are art films or commercial films, at the very least we won't slack off on scheduling them..."

The words were spoken very nicely and beautifully.

But there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Wang Xuan understood the underlying meaning in Xu Tianfu's words: they had theater chains and funds, and they were just entering the film production field, so they wanted to make connections with some outstanding directors, screenwriters, and producers.

Wang Xuan perfectly fits the requirements, and since he came from Hengdian, he feels a stronger sense of belonging.

Wang Xuan was not averse to Xu Tianfu's purpose in coming.

Multiple friends have multiple roads.

dong dong dong...

Liu Shishi pushed open the door and came in, carrying a cup of tea. She glanced at Wang Xuan first before saying:

"Aunt Yang asked me to bring it."

"Thank you, I'll take it." Wang Xuan took the teapot and cup from Liu Shishi.

Xu Tianfu then said, "Miss, you look familiar. Are you an actress?"

"I am indeed an actress, and I have acted in several dramas, but I'm not very famous," Liu Shishi readily admitted.

Xu Tianfu looked at Wang Xuan and revealed with a smile, "The female lead for the co-production between Hengdian and Australia hasn't been decided yet, but I think this young lady's temperament is very suitable..."

"We'll see when the time comes."

Wang Xuan shook his head, interrupting Xu Tianfu's recommendation.

Offering favors so eagerly is nothing more than an exchange of benefits.

If the female lead is already chosen for you, then you must let me join your project.

These are not the most important things. In Wang Xuan's memory, he has no recollection of any movies that Hengdian invested in or co-produced.

This proves that they all failed miserably.

Upon hearing Wang Xuan's straightforward rejection, Liu Shishi's eyes dimmed slightly, and her disappointment was palpable. It seemed that Wang Xuan did not want anyone to misunderstand.