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Chapter 658 The World's Different Circumstances (4100+ chapters, please subscribe~)

New York Chinatown!
A man from Northwest China was wearing a white chef shirt and a chef hat. In front of him was a dumpling stall with freshly cooked dumplings in a pot. Beside him were a few Chinese people, queuing up to buy dumplings.

Such a scene, to Chinatown, is actually a very ordinary picture, without any preciousness.

"Boss, ten dumplings!" The Chinese here are used to buying dumplings by number.

The Northwestern man laughed loudly and said, "Okay!"

After finishing speaking, he quickly packed the dumplings for the other party, and then received the next customer.

Just behind the dumpling stall, there is a slightly dilapidated old building. At this time, a girl came down and shouted: "Dad, Uncle Zhang's phone number!"

"It's from the little schemer?" the Northwest man subconsciously asked.

The girl nodded: "Yeah!"

The Northwest man showed a happy smile and said, "You can take a look for me, I'll go up and answer the phone!"

The man from the Northwest is naturally Wu Tianming who came to North America. It was only a simple visit to the United States, but because of certain things, he stayed in New York.

At the beginning, he took the lead in sending his daughter Wu Yanyan to North America, which emptied Wu Tianming's family fortune. Now he is stranded in New York. His reputation in China is not good here. He can only sell dumplings to support himself. Fortunately, I have already saved some money, and I am planning to rent a video hall next to it.

Wu Yanyan smiled and agreed.

About ten minutes later, Wu Tianming returned to the dumpling stand, but there was a smile on his face that he didn't have before.

"Dad, what's the matter, are you so happy?" Wu Yanyan asked curiously while skillfully filling dumplings for the guests.

Wu Tianming had been in New York for so long, and it was the first time she saw such a happy smile on her father's face.

Wu Tianming smiled and said, "Little Mouzi has come to the United States, and he is in Los Angeles now. He invited me to come with him!"

"Uncle Zhang is really coming to the United States, that's great, I'll go too!" Wu Yanyan shouted, at this time Wu Yanyan was just about to go to college and didn't have too many troubles in life.

Wu Tian thought for a while and said, "Okay, let's go there together tomorrow."

For his daughter, Wu Tianming has always been in pain to the bone.

Seeing that Wu Tianming was in a good mood today, Wu Yanyan immediately brought up the things he had discussed with Wu Tianming before.

"Dad, I really don't want to study fashion design, why don't you let me study film!" Wu Yanyan hugged Wu Tianming's arm coquettishly.

Wu Tianming's expression changed, and he said, "Isn't it already said, this matter is not discussed anymore."

"But I..." Seeing Wu Tianming's expression changed, Wu Yanyan was still a little scared.

Wu Tianming looked at Wu Yanyan's grievance, and said distressedly: "It's not that Dad interferes with you, all this is for your own good! There is no suitable position in the film industry. Being an actor is hard work, but being a director requires learning from the beginning. Whether it is Theater management or lighting and choreography, you are not professional in any of them!

If you want to pursue a film career, don’t dream about it. You can make it an interest or a hobby. As long as you study fashion design hard, and when you graduate in the future, whether you develop in the United States or return to China, I will fully support you. you!

Your mother and I have dealt with movies for decades, and we have a deep understanding of the hardships involved. It is not like asking you to go our old way. "

When Wu Tianming debuted as a director in China, the division of labor in the film industry was simple. After graduating from the film school, there were only three positions to choose from: director, cameraman, and actor.As a director, you must not only coordinate the overall situation, but also be comprehensive, pay attention to details, and especially pay more than others. It is common to work overtime and stay up late.

Wu Tianming has been a director for many years, the ups and downs in it are naturally hard to describe in words!
He is such a daughter, how can he let her suffer more than ordinary people?Besides, the camera is even more miserable!

Every day, I carry a camera that weighs more than ten kilograms and run around for more than an hour. Sometimes the machine stays on my shoulders for the whole morning. Even men are exhausted. Which photographer does not suffer from frozen shoulders, waist and leg pain? of?

What's more, Wu Yanyan is a girl's family?There seems to be some hope for becoming an actor, but if an actress is not famous by the age of 30, she will basically be useless in her life.

And Wu Yanyan has studied for so many years, and has never seriously studied filmmaking, nor has he stepped into a professional film school.

If she waits for her to finish her major in film, I'm afraid time will pass and she will never have a bright future.

For this, Wu Yanyan was already prepared in his heart.

In order to be able to study film, she has already consulted various materials, "Dad, I can be a producer!"

Huaxia's films do not yet have the identity of a producer, while America is already everywhere.

The work of the producer is mainly to coordinate the overall situation, which is conducive to alleviating the work pressure of the director, giving full play to his ingenuity and talent, and doing a good job in the editing, directing and production of the film.

But Wu Tianming didn't know anything about the profession of a producer. Hearing what his daughter said, he felt a little unbelievable. He immediately glared and said, "Isn't the producer the director of the production? The overall responsibility is to settle the accounts and pack lunch." Do you work as a handyman? What is the benefit of learning this?"

The two father and daughter were discussing on the street like this. At this time, because of the love in his heart, Wu Yanyan had gradually put aside the worries just now.

Next, Wu Yanyan carefully explained to his father the specific tasks and responsibilities of the producer, as well as the positive role he played in the entire film production process.

However, Wu Tianming still stubbornly said: "You are very good at studying fashion design. You have a good foundation and can be top-notch. I am very optimistic! How can you stand out when making movies? If you want to do something, you must do it well, and you cannot live a mediocre life." Where"

In the end, Wu Yanyan still couldn't convince Wu Tianming, so he could only leave the dumpling stand resentfully.

In fact, what Wu Tianming doesn't know is that the reason why Wu Yanyan is so obsessed with the film industry is actually inseparable from her living environment since she was a child. When she was in China, Wu Tianming, as one of the most famous directors in the country, He is also the director of Chang'an Film Studio.

It can be said that Wu Yanyan has been in contact with the film industry since he was a child. How could he not be interested in the film industry under his influence.

In fact, this is also something that is often encountered by other parents. Some parents know the hardships of their own industry and do not want their children to have such an encounter again.

Of course, the kind of person who can seek more benefits for himself by relying on his status is another matter!

Although the argument between the two father and daughter broke up unhappily today, Wu Tianming still brought Wu Yanyan to Los Angeles the next day.

After they got off the plane, they found a taxi and headed to Beverly Hills.

When they entered the city, they saw a huge billboard on the side of the road, with three dinosaur silhouette posters, one red, one yellow and one black, pasted on it.

There is such a passage written on it.

"Director Wu Jianye's latest masterpiece will take you into the ancient Cretaceous era. Are you ready for this adventure?"

This is the initial publicity method of "Jurassic Park". The silhouette of the dinosaur is used to prevent the image of the dinosaur from being exposed prematurely.

In fact, the main selling point of the movie "Jurassic Park" is the dinosaurs, so at the beginning, Wu Jianye had already told Linda that before the movie was released, the image of the dinosaurs must not be exposed, and the This suspense is kept until the end!
When he saw Wu Jianye's name on the billboard, Wu Tianming couldn't help feeling bitter in his heart.

They all come from the country, but the gap is getting bigger and bigger.
When I was in China, even as the director of Chang'an Film Studio, I needed Wu Jianye's help to make "Kid King" enter the Yanjing Film Festival. Now that I have come to the United States, I can only go to Selling dumplings to make a living, but Wu Jianye has already made a movie with a box office of more than 10 billion US dollars!

The bitterness of this is only clear to the person involved.

Wu Yanyan didn't feel the bitterness in his father's heart. Instead, he felt a little bit of excitement. With the success of "The Love of Ghosts and Ghosts", Wu Jianye has already become a well-known director in North America, and has also become a director in the United States. A benchmark in the hearts of Chinese Americans.

Thinking of seeing Wu Jianye soon, Wu Yanyan was naturally excited!

The two father and daughter came to Beverly Hills with their own concerns. When they saw Wu Jianye Manor, they couldn't help but be amazed at the luxury here.

"Dad, you must have misremembered the address, right? Could this be Director Wu's home?" Wu Yanyan asked cautiously.

It's not that Wu Yanyan doesn't believe in Wu Tianming, it's that the environment here is far beyond what she thought.

Although Wu Jianye is very popular in North America now, Wu Yanyan still feels that such a reputation should not allow Wu Jianye to live in such a luxurious manor.

This is actually an inertial thinking. In their subconscious, they think that such a place should be the place where the rich white people live. It is still unbelievable that a Chinese director lives here.

Wu Tianming was also a little confused. He came to the United States not as long as his daughter. With the occurrence of domestic incidents, Wu Tianming lived in Chinatown, surrounded by Chinese, but their living environment was the same as here. It's like one is heaven and the other is hell.

However, the father and daughter did not have much time to be surprised, because at this time Zhang Yimou had already arrived at the gate in a sightseeing car, and was waiting for Wu Tianming and his daughter in person!
In fact, Zhang Yimou and others were planning to stay in a hotel, and Phantom Entertainment invited them to promote the movie, so naturally they would be responsible for their accommodation.

However, there are enough rooms in Wu Jianye's side. Even if they live there, they will not be crowded at all. What's more, Wu Jianye has divided the manor into two areas, one is the family area and the other is for entertaining friends. , if it is not deliberate, people from the two regions will not meet each other.

"Brother Wu!" After seeing Wu Tianming, Zhang Yimou looked very excited, and then greeted Wu Yanyan: "Yanyan, you are all big girls!"

Wu Yanyan smiled sweetly and said, "Uncle Zhang!"

Wu Tianming also greeted Zhang Yimou, Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "Brother Ang, Yanyan, get in the car, Old Wu is already waiting for you in the living room!"

After the three of them got into the car and passed the courtyard of the manor, they had a new understanding of the luxury here.

Walking into the side hall is another sigh.
"Brother Wu!"

After Wu Jianye saw Wu Tianming in the side hall, he immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile on his face. At the same time, Zhu Zhuo, Zhao Fei, Gu Changwei, Li Baotian, Gong Li and others also stood up.

Although Gong Li was a little afraid of Wu Tianming, she also knew that she had to be here at this time.

As for Zhu Zhuo, it was entirely out of politeness. After all, Wu Tianming's status in the domestic film and television industry is very high. When he was filming "Traitor" in Chang'an Film Studio in his early years, he met Wu Tianming once or twice. It can be regarded as an old acquaintance!

Meet an old friend in a foreign land!
It was originally a great happy event in life, coupled with Wu Tianming's depressed mood at this time, seeing so many old friends at once, he was inevitably excited.

However, he didn't show such emotions, he smiled and shook hands with everyone present, even Gong Li, whom he had never liked very much, seemed much more cordial at this time.

After several people sat down, Wu Jianye said: "Brother Ang, why didn't you say hello when you came to America? If it weren't for Lao Mouzi, I wouldn't have been able to find you!"

Wu Tianming smiled and said, "I know you've been busy promoting the movie, so I don't have the nerve to bother you!"

In fact, Wu Tianming still has his own pride in his heart. He is stuck in the United States, and life is a problem, but Wu Jianye's side is flourishing and has become the darling of the media. Still a little uncomfortable.

However, there was no reason for rivalry, mainly because of the psychological gap, so now Zhang Yimou called him, and he did not refuse.

Wu Jianye didn't ask any further questions, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that we would get together in Los Angeles this time. It's a pity that Kai Ge has already returned to China, otherwise it would be even more lively!"

Chen Kaige has returned to China, and is preparing for his new movie "Walking and Singing", which he never forgets.

Wu Tianming smiled and said: "There will always be opportunities in the future. Isn't Xiaomouzi just coming to North America to promote his movie?"

After a few people chatted for a while, Wu Jianye talked about Wu Tianming's current situation: "Brother Ang, you don't have to worry about domestic affairs, I believe it will pass soon."

Wu Tianming smiled wryly, he knew his own affairs, at this time Wu Tianming was actually a little disheartened, otherwise he would not have objected to his daughter studying film.

Zhang Yimou, who was on the side, knew Wu Jianye's energy, and immediately asked happily: "You mean, the matter of Brother Ang can be resolved?"

Wu Jianye smiled and said: "It's not a big deal at all, I believe it will take a few years for Brother Wu to go back!"

When everyone heard what Wu Jianye said, they all seemed very happy, and so did Wu Tianming.

"I hope so!"

"By the way, Brother Ang, you also know the relationship between me and Phantom. I know you must have not let go of the movie in your heart. Instead of wasting your time here, you should enrich yourself. If you want, I can talk to Phantom. Discuss, let you work in Phantom for a while!"

(End of this chapter)