National Tide 1980.

Chapter 1334 Gifts

The rare extravagant scene in Yunyuan today would not only shock ordinary people, but also the well-informed celebrities.

Because the more you have seen the world, the more you know what kind of rich people are, and the more you know how much financial support is needed behind today's scene.

So, ordinary people may still be confused, and may even be stunned by the reasons for the needs of making movies.

But there are few fools among people who have reached a certain level in society.

Most of them will never be easily fooled into believing the so-called movie set excuse.

It's just that the host insisted on saying this, and everyone has a tacit understanding and adheres to the principle of "seeing and hearing but not speaking out".

In fact, everyone has known it for a long time. Ning Weimin neither wants to put himself in a difficult position nor cause criticism from the outside world, so he comes up with such a contradictory excuse to fool people.

All I want is to get away with it in a superficial way, and avoid any more trouble and unnecessary issues.

Anyone who really believes this is a complete idiot.

On the contrary, if someone has brains, they will be able to see Ning Weimin's wealth and future more clearly, and should find ways to strengthen their emotional investment in him and enhance their emotional connection.

As for Liu Xiaoqin, the current mainstay of Beijing Film Studio, she is obviously a smart person.

Today, she is not only the first mainland actor to visit.

Moreover, after arriving, apart from respectfully congratulating Kang Shude and Jiang Nianyun and presenting his own gifts, he just sat obediently in his seat in the theater, drinking tea and waiting.

He changed his previous flamboyant temper, no longer daring to act arrogantly, and always smiled at everyone he met.

Occasionally, staff members would ask for autographs, and they would meet their requests in a friendly manner without any impatience.

It’s just a pity that she brought such a bad teammate.

Jiang Wen, who co-starred with her in "Furong Town" and fell in love with her during the filming, has now become famous because of this movie.

Perhaps it was because he was full of vigor and vitality that confused him, or perhaps it was because he grew up in a compound and was completely unfamiliar with the environment of traditional houses and mansions. Even in such an environment, he could not tell the difference between the two.

So he became a fool.

He was actually dissatisfied that he and Liu Xiaoqin were only arranged to sit in the center of the theater, instead of being arranged in the front row as the guest of honor.

While smoking wedding cigarettes and drinking fragrant tea, she was critical and complaining.

"It's so tacky, so tacky. What era is it now? Why do they still have such a scene? The Qing Dynasty is long gone, who still gets married like this now? And he wants to use this to make a movie? What's there to film? Damn, these Japanese are so ignorant that they just want to film this. Otherwise, it's nothing for this person to be rich, he must be cultured..."

"Hey, please say less. Someone might hear you if you continue." Liu Xiaoqin nudged Jiang Wen with her elbow.

However, Jiang Wen didn't take it seriously, but became even more excited.

He picked up the teacup again and took a sip of tea. He learned all the techniques from Master Jing.

"What's wrong with hearing it? It's just right that Ning heard it. We've been sitting here for most of the day, and he didn't even show up. It's just right that he came out so I have to ask him, how can he be so disrespectful to a distinguished guest. I'm telling you, if it wasn't for you today, I wouldn't have come. I came here to give him face. What's so great about him? He's just an employee. To put it nicely, he's the manager of the overseas department, but to be honest, he's just a piece of shit. The really awesome one is MADAM Song, the real big boss. If Ning hadn't been lucky enough to marry a Japanese star, who would know who he is? He's showing off with his wife's money, don't show off in front of me. I'm saying this in front of him, and if he doesn't like it, I'll turn around and leave!"

"You, what's wrong with you today? I didn't offend you, why do you say such harsh words? Can't you say something nice? You have to block your own way. Let me tell you, just because they can spend 2 billion yen to make a movie, you can't afford to offend them."

Liu Xiaoqin explained earnestly, just as she had gone to great lengths to help her second husband Chen Guojun settle down in Beijing.

But most men are prone to beatings, and Jiang Wen still couldn't understand her good intentions.

"Don't tell me this. The more you talk about it, the angrier I get. This world is fucked up. Amateurs are rampant in every industry. The less knowledgeable they are, the more resources they have. The more people want to do something, the less chance they have. Two billion yen to shoot this? That's enough for the Beijing Film Studio to shoot for two years. This is just a waste of money. It's an insult to art."

So Liu Xiaoqin was also annoyed and lost all her patience.

"I'm helping you out with good intentions, but you take it for granted, right? Okay, you're so noble? Then get out! Get out now. Don't come looking for me again in the future."

Liu Xiaoqin got upset, didn't even look at him, and waved her hand to drive Jiang Wen away.

  But what's the result?

Some people are just so mean, they are like springs.

Jiang Wen immediately put on a smiling face.

"Look, look, why are you so anxious? I didn't say anything."

"You are talking nonsense! Don't you know who I support? No matter how good I am to you, it's all in vain. In the art world nowadays, no matter what you want to do, you can't do it without money? Don't you know?"

Jiang Wen said pitifully, "I know. But you have a bad temper. You get angry at the slightest provocation. We are on the same side, or are you and him on the same side? How can you be so ungrateful? This is too... too hurtful to me."

Liu Xiaoqin was angry, "Sad? I am still sad. Why don't you leave? Hurry up and leave."

Seeing that Liu Xiaoqin was still refusing to give in, Jiang Wen had no choice but to beg for mercy in a humble manner.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, isn't that enough? I'll apologize for you. Of course I know you're doing this for my own good, but I'm a man after all, I've never seen you begging for me and being wronged, even for a man like this... I won't say anything else, he doesn't have the ability to do that. We beg him? Then he can beg the Japanese. Let's put this aside, let's not call him a traitor, at best he's just a comprador. Then what am I?"

Don’t mention it, this time it actually worked, although Liu Xiaoqin said, “Okay, don’t be ungrateful.”

But she also felt a little sweet in her heart, and couldn't help but tell Jiang Wen in detail about what she knew about Ning Weimin and what kind of person he was.

"Don't underestimate him. If you want to attract investment, he is probably the most reliable one. He is not as capable as you say..."

In fact, to be honest, Liu Xiaoqin, who knew Ning Weimin the earliest and had a good relationship with him because she had received food relief for the play "The Last Emperor", did not take Ning Weimin seriously for a long time.

She has always regarded Ning Weimin as a talented and somewhat righteous executive of a foreign company.

In her eyes, Ning Weimin was a person with no background.

The reason why he was able to get along well in Pierre Cardin was mainly because he was handsome, had a good temper, knew how to behave, and caught Song Huagui's eye.

After all, you are young, and no matter how capable you are, what’s the use without a good leader and a stage to showcase your abilities?

So in front of Ning Weimin, relying on her good personal relationship with Song Huagui, she always acted like a movie queen and said whatever she wanted. She only regarded Ning Weimin as a little brother who could be befriended and perhaps used in the future.

Even when she introduced Zheng Mingming and Song Huagui to negotiate cooperation, because Ning Weimin insisted on Pierre Cardin's core interests, she thought Ning Weimin deliberately interfered and had a private tantrum with him.

However, it was also from this time that Ning Weimin refreshed her cognition.

First, Ning Weimin reminded her in a subtle way that Zheng Mingming was doing great things with little money, and asked her not to be a pushover and let others take advantage of her kindness.

After the deal was done, Ning Weimin fulfilled his promise and gave her 50,000 yuan as an introduction fee.

Comparing this with the gold necklace Zheng Mingming gave her, she finally understood how bad the Hong Kong cowards were, and who was the miser who used her as a tool.

Secondly, Liu Xiaoqin had never expected that the little girl she scolded at Maxim would be promoted by Ning Weimin to be a big star. With just one tape, her sales and popularity surpassed those of mainstream singers. After that, the news that Ning Weimin invented a trolley suitcase and opened a restaurant abroad surprised her one by one.

It was only then that I learned that Song Huagui wanted Ning Weimin to be the second-in-command of the company, but he refused.

When Pierre Cardon earned enough money to buy a building by hoarding Japanese yen, Zou Guodong said to Song Huagui in excitement, "Thanks to Wei Min's advice, doing business according to what this guy said is more exciting than robbing money. You should talk to him and let him come back to be the vice president of the company. I can't compare with him at all."

Only then did Liu Xiaoqin realize what position Ning Weimin held in Pierre Caton and how important he was.

So the previous impression of Ning Weimin, who was sweet-mouthed, attentive and good at flattery, became blurred, and was replaced by an image of a person with extraordinary ability, talent, humor, and friendliness.

When she learned from the factory that Ning Weimin had helped three domestic film studios negotiate a deal with Japan for the big-budget movie "Li Xianglan", and that he was dating Matsumoto Keiko, Liu Xiaoqin felt an extremely shocked and unfamiliar feeling towards Ning Weimin.

She finally understood why she had failed repeatedly in trying to introduce Ning Weimin to girls.

It turns out that other people have broad vision.

In fact, it’s not that I don’t like to marry a wife from the entertainment industry, it’s that I don’t like ordinary little stars and beauties.

If you want to marry someone, you should marry the most famous star in Japan. This is what she wants.

However, what really made Liu Xiaoqin was that she did not dare to underestimate Ning Weimin at all and was completely convinced by him.

Even Liu Xiaoqin, who used to have a generous and open personality, became cautious in front of Ning Weimin, and her attitude towards him changed drastically.

It has to be said that after Ning Weimin returned to Beijing this time, Liu Xiaoqin learned through industry channels that he had met with people from China Film Corporation to negotiate with the Film Bureau in order to introduce French films, and she also urgently brought the leaders of the Shanghai Film Translation Studio from Shanghai to this end.

You should know that respecting and fearing officials is the result of thousands of years of influence and is also one of our national quintessence.

Although these people may not be taken seriously by anyone outside the film industry, they are indeed big shots who can completely suppress Liu Xiaoqin and hold his career prospects in their hands.

Ning Weimin was actually able to talk to such a person, and he was bargaining on an equal footing.

This naturally made Liu Xiaoqin feel deep awe for Ning Weimin.

Apart from anything else, she is one of the best performers in the country, so it is valuable for her to have Ning Weimin as her friend.

If the authorities really investigate this matter thoroughly one day, she will be used as an example.

If only Ning Weimin could help her pass the message to her superiors at the critical moment, the outcome would be much better.

As for the fact that Master Pierre Cardon himself wanted to transfer part of the company's shares to Ning Weimin for free, she didn't know yet. Otherwise, she would have to re-evaluate Ning Weimin's value, especially in terms of economic strength.

But even so, some things were enough to make her regard Ning Weimin as the God of Wealth.

"Do you know how much he made from Fei Xiang, Cui Jian and Zhang Qiang's tapes?"

"How many?"

"At least 10 million! And this time, he also helped Matsumoto Keiko release the tape of "Li Xianglan". Just because the movie is so popular, he must have made a lot of money again."

"So many? Impossible? Is this allowed in the country?"

"Don't be so naive. You know he married a Japanese woman, so why not just sign the contract with a Japanese company?"

"So he is really rich himself?"

"of course……"

In preparation for the wedding that will be held today, the entire theater is hung with lanterns and covered with red carpets.

While the two of them were talking, more and more guests arrived.

Some of these people brought gifts, while others took out gift money, and came to the entrance of the theater. The money and gifts were then handed over to the master of ceremonies.

Although none of today's guests would compete with each other to show off their wealth.

Besides knowing the personal gift amount yourself, the host will also find out by checking the accounts.

But sometimes the host will read it out as is.

when?

That's when the leaders of the handicraft factories and the veteran technicians arrived.

If for no other reason, it is because their gifts are often fine arts and crafts produced by their own factories or themselves, which are festive, elegant and of great appreciation value.

The master of ceremonies reads out the gift list, which not only brings honor to the host, but also allows the guests to gather around and feast their eyes on the arranged gifts. So why not do it?

So at this time, it was also a coincidence. When Liu Xiaoqin and Jiang Wen said this, it was as if God wanted to use facts to prove Ning Weimin's wealth. Several representatives of the handicraft factory arrived.

The MC also sang loudly without taking a breath, "Mr. Kang Shude's old friend, Wang Bingyi, the manager of Beijing Jade Factory, congratulates on behalf of Beijing Jade Factory with a set of jasper ornaments "Waiting for the Moon in the West Chamber" and a set of turquoise "Er Qiao Getting Her Makeup"..."

"Director Liu Jingshen of the Beijing Enamel Factory, on behalf of the Enamel Factory, congratulates you on the presentation of a Ruyi Gourd Bottle..."

"On behalf of the factory, Deng Sanyue, Section Chief of the Beijing Ivory Carving Factory, congratulates us on a piece of ivory carving of "Flowers and Brocade"..."

Wow, these few things are all quite large.

Moreover, they are very valuable, and even those who don’t know much about them know that they are good things.

So they put the items on a display stand covered with red cloth, and it immediately had a wonderful effect, as if the theater had become the treasure house of the Forbidden City.

Not only did it immediately attract the attention of the guests, but also they kept praising it.

Liu Xiaoqin couldn't help but say to Jiang Wen, "What is face? Look at him, he did things like this, that's face. If you don't talk about anything else, just look at these things, how much did he charge for this wedding?"

As for Jiang Wen, he was completely silent, because in the face of such unexpected wealth, his human nature was revealed.

  Reply to book friends who have controversial descriptions of celebrities:

1 The celebrities I write about are different from the general perception of everyone, which may have damaged your image of a certain person and made you feel uncomfortable. I am deeply sorry. But I have no regrets to say that my writing attitude is definitely rigorous enough.

2From the perspective of textual research, each of my roles is supported by data. Take Jiang Mou for example. He was only 23 when he acted in "Furong Town" and was not yet the successful man he would become. He had talent but not necessarily knowledge. Whether he was a real man or not, his behavior was described in Liu's ex-husband's book, which was probably contrary to his public image.

3From the perspective of human nature, everyone has a growth experience, and growing from youth to maturity is an inevitable experience. Moreover, different personalities have different influences. Moreover, actors themselves are multifaceted people, and people are complex. How can you be sure that the ones you know are definitely the real them? People in the information age should understand the principle of establishing a persona.

4. This book is not an entertainment article, and the famous actors are just props. But as the author, I have the difference between the ages in my mind, and I try to show this at all times and in all places. So every familiar character has a source for its performance. If it is different from what you have in mind, isn't this the meaning of this book? Does it have to be templated?

5 Finally, I would like to remind some readers who are not used to it that everyone has limitations. My writing skills are indeed limited, but many people also have the problem of looking for a sword in a boat and seeing the leopard through a tube. What I hope most is that readers who like period literature will not always understand an era with their own imagination and blindly use their own cognition to verify whether it is true.