Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

With the major concern on his mind at ease, Li Xiang slept soundly.

The next morning, a phone call woke him from his sleep.

He suddenly came to his senses, and his first thought was that Deng Wendi had already found out about the award-winning film.

He picked up his phone and saw that it was Damien calling, saying he wanted to take him around Hollywood.

Li Xiang naturally couldn't refuse, and the two quickly got together again.

Upon seeing Li Xiang, Damien smiled and waved, "Today I'll show you the real Hollywood."

"The Hollywood Walk of Fame and those old film sets are a good place to relax and not keep your nerves on edge thinking about awards season."

Li Xiang smiled and agreed, but she still kept Deng Wendi's message in mind, checking her phone from time to time, afraid of missing a call.

Damien noticed Li Xiang glancing at his phone every now and then and couldn't help but tease, "Whose call are you waiting for? Are you dating someone?"

"You know, Anne Hathaway said in an interview that you are a very good friend and that she admires you."

Li Xiang rarely pays attention to Hollywood gossip, so he had never heard of this.

Seeing his blank expression, Damien opened up and started talking about the gossip surrounding him.

"Especially after your net worth was revealed, many minor celebrities expressed their admiration for you."

"But I advise you not to date girls around here. The pretty ones are basically queen bees during school, and you won't like them."

"What are you talking about?!" Li Xiang hadn't expected the young director to have such a gossipy side, and quickly raised his hand to interrupt.

"Stop, I was thinking about what other works are competing for awards this year. You reminded me of that last night, but you forgot about it yourself."

Damien hadn't forgotten, and one could even say he didn't want Li Xiang to go overboard with the public relations.

He also feared that his film "Whiplash" would become a classic in film history, like "Shakespeare in Love".

Just as the two were joking around, Li Xiang's long-awaited phone finally rang.

"Hey, sis."

Deng Wendi's voice came from the other end of the phone: "The situation this year is indeed very bad."

"The movies I found, including Tehran, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Les Misérables, The Hunt, and Django, are all scheduled for release in November and December."

"Only 'The Best Foreign Hotel', 'Moonrise Kingdom', and 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' were released in the first half of this year."

"Aside from these few films by big-name directors, quite a few others benefited from political correctness. You've really hit the jackpot in Hollywood..."

Hearing this, Li Xiang couldn't help but curse himself inwardly for choosing such a terrible time.

He may not have seen these films, but just hearing their names tells him that none of them are easy targets.

"As for Best Actor, who has a chance this year?"

A soft laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"Heh. Your biggest rivals this year are Daniel Day-Lewis, Joaquin Phoenix, and Denzel Washington."

"Whether it's the Golden Globe or the Oscar, these are the people you need to go head-to-head with."

It's over, Barbie Q.

Upon hearing Daniel Day-Lewis's name, Li Xiang knew he had no chance.

If his opponent were Denzel Washington, he might still be able to try his luck by claiming that he hasn't made any breakthroughs and that audiences are tired of his work.

But when faced with Daniel Day-Lewis, the pinnacle of the world's method school, he was truly speechless...

Deng Wendi's words also confirmed his thoughts: "Leaving aside the others, Daniel's acting in this movie is simply superb."

"...He's hit every politically correct spot again. After all, you should know who Lincoln was, right?"

By this time, Li Xiang was somewhat numb, and replied in a muffled voice, "I know."

"That's good. It's safe to say that as long as this movie is released as scheduled, next year's Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Actor are basically his for the taking..."

Even though he already has two Oscars.

Damien, who was standing to the side, watched as Li Xiang's face gradually darkened. Although he couldn't hear the contents of the phone call, he guessed what was going on and pulled Li Xiang back to the car.

Li Xiang squeezed his phone before speaking into the call: "Judging from this, it's highly likely that I'll end up with nothing this year."

Unexpectedly, Deng Wendi on the other end of the phone gave him a result that took an unexpected turn.

"That's why I say you're incredibly lucky. This movie just happens to be a joint production between Fox and DreamWorks."

Li Xiang didn't react for a moment and could only hesitantly reply.

But Deng Wendi on the other end of the phone was full of ambition, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

"What needs to be done now is to remove this biggest award favorite, which means that 'Lincoln' absolutely cannot be released this year."

"You mean, you want to postpone its release?"

"That's right. I'm heading to see Murdoch right now. If I can convince him to postpone the film's release until next year, the Golden Globe Best Actor award won't be a problem anymore."

"You can do that?" Luckily, he got into the car, otherwise Li Xiang would definitely be the coolest guy on the whole street.

Don't blame Li Xiang for being shocked, because it was the first time he had ever heard of such an operation.

"That's nothing! Once you've been in Hollywood long enough, you'll see plenty more of this kind of thing."

"In this world, everything is negotiable as long as there is enough benefit."

"It's absolutely impossible to persuade Murdoch with just words; we must offer something in exchange, or rather, let him know that you are useful."

"Reliance Industries?" Li Xiang blurted out immediately.

"Yes, compared to the huge Indian market, who wins the award and whether the film changes its release date are just trivial matters."

"As long as Murdoch isn't completely stupid, he'll know what to choose, but then..."

Before she could finish speaking, he immediately said into the phone, "Then use it, but your interests must be protected first. If necessary, I can forgo this year's prize money altogether."

Deng Wendi was clearly stunned. After a couple of seconds, even his crisp and clear voice showed a slight fluctuation.

Because she was very clear about the significance of the Golden Globe Best Actor award and the Oscar nomination for Li Xiang, and she understood how much benefit this honor could bring him after returning to China.

"Do you...do you know what you're saying? Giving up this chance to win the lottery for me?"

"That's right, winning an award is important, but this opportunity is even more important to you."

"I'm not acting on impulse. As long as you can gain some influence within the group, I can put the Best Actor award on hold."

"After all, I'm still young, and it won't make a difference if I wait two or three years. Besides, I can afford to wait."

Deng Wendi fell silent on the other end of the phone.

It was at this moment that she finally understood why Li Xiang was able to win the favor of so many people.

It's no wonder that Karl and Anna were willing to back him up, and even the Zhao couple in China were willing to give him a large share of the company.

It's not uncommon for film and television companies to give celebrities shares, but the willingness to give such a large share and such real say must be backed by the utmost trust.

Today, Li Xiang's choice has presented Deng Wendi with what he values ​​most.

He is not a shortsighted person who only focuses on the trophy in front of him; he is a friend who knows how to weigh the pros and cons and is willing to leave room for long-term allies.