China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 434 432. Can Chinese films also win an Oscar (4-in-, K)

Among the big guys in the Beijing circle, many of them have a common hobby, which is collecting.

Although Cao Yu has been developing in Yanjing, he does not understand and is not interested in collecting.

Gambling and collecting, for him, are exactly a waste of money. Although he has money, he still dare not engage in these things.

However, the Yuanmingyuan lost bronze animal-headed rat-headed and rabbit-headed bronze statues, but Cao Yu knew their value very well.

After thinking for a while, he said to Wang Zhonglei: "This is a good thing. When will it be auctioned? I must go and see it."

When Wang Zhonglei heard that Boss Cao actually took the bait, he felt that the plan was successful and felt proud. He immediately smiled and said: "I heard that it is from the 23rd to the 25th of this month. These two auctions are the highlight, and it is estimated that they will be on the 25th."

"Number 25."

Cao Yu calculated the time in his mind and said: "February 22 is the Oscar awards ceremony. I should be able to make it in time. Let's go and see it then."

"Then I'll wait for Mr. Cao in Paris. I've been to this kind of auction before."

Wang Zhonglei's voice was full of pride and superiority, as if he was saying: "You haven't been there yet, I'll take you with me."

"Don't bother Mr. Wang, haha, I'll take the people there myself when the time comes!"

Unexpectedly, Cao Yu refused directly.

Going to the romantic city of Paris with a grown man? Are you having fun?

"That's okay too."

Although he said it didn't matter, Wang Zhonglei still planned to take a look when the time came.

After the two of them talked about this, Xu Jing smiled and said: "By the way, Mr. Cao, you are attending the Hollywood awards ceremony. Do you have a female companion to walk on the red carpet with?"

"Is this why Xu Qing came here?"

Cao Yu glanced at Xu Jing and hesitated.

Generally speaking, when walking on the red carpet, it is necessary to have a female companion. If you don't have one, the organizing committee will appoint one for you.

Of course, the premise is that both parties must communicate well.

Cao Yu's original plan was to let the organizing committee appoint one. After all, even if the company's artists were on the red carpet, it would not be a good thing to take them there without good works.

But

Xu Jing became famous very early, and such a beautiful and mature woman fully demonstrates the beauty of China.

Besides, since she knows Yang Shuxue, it doesn't matter if she takes her with him.

This woman is much better than leading a foreign devil.

Maybe this is the reason why Xu Qing was deceived by Wang Zhonglei.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said: "Okay, it's a great honor, but after attending the award ceremony, I have to go directly from the United States to Paris. What should you do?"

"Anyway, I'm fine. I'm just going to accompany my junior to watch the excitement."

Seeing Cao Yu agree, Xu Qing's smile became even more charming, and her title changed from Mr. Cao to Junior. Her soft voice made Mr. Cao's bones go numb.

"It's really amazing!"

Cao Yu didn't want to stay here any longer, so he stood up and said, "Mr. Wang, that's it for tonight. I'll go back first."

With that said, he turned to Xu Jinglei and said: "Director Xu, if it is convenient tomorrow, send the script to my company's email. I will take a look at it first. If possible, there will be no problem in cooperation."

"Are you in such a hurry? It's not even eleven o'clock yet."

Although Wang Zhonglei's plan was half successful, he still needed Wang Xiaochen to implement the other half, so he said: "It's not easy to get together. There is a KTV next door. Let's drink and sing together."

Although he found that Boss Cao seemed to prefer mature women, Wang Xiaochen might not be successful, but he couldn't help but look pure and have a good figure.

"No, staying up late will make you grow old. I don't care. I'm just treating three beauties badly."

Cao Yu said, picked up the clothes and put them on directly.

Wang Zhonglei smiled and said: "Let me first see how much I lost to Mr. Cao tonight."

"No need to bother."

However, Cao Yu interrupted him. He estimated that he had won about 100,000 yuan that night. He pushed the chips on the table and said to Wang Xiaochen on the side: "You have worked hard tonight, these are for you. I will ask you Wang later." Always remember to ask for money.”

"Mr. Cao is really compassionate and cherishes her. Xiaochen will not lose money tonight."

As Boss Cao, Wang Zhonglei and the others couldn't force him to stay, so several people sent Cao Yu out.

At the door of the club, Xu Qing stretched out her hand again: "Mr. Cao, then our matter is settled. I will prepare the visa and uniforms in the next few days, and then we will go to the United States together."

Cao Yu held it for a while longer this time, and it turned out that Xu Qing's hand was very delicate and had a small frame, giving it a soft and boneless feeling.

"Sister Xu Qing, I personally suggest that you might look better if you wear a cheongsam."

However, he was too embarrassed to keep holding on to the woman's hand. After speaking, he took his hand back with a smile.

"Junior's suggestion is good, then I will find someone to design it."

"Ok."

Cao Yu was looking forward to how the other party would look in cheongsam, so he waved to a few people, got in the car and left.

After Cao Yu left, Wang Zhonglei smiled and said to Xu Qing: "How about it, Sister Xu Qing, I think Boss Cao will agree."

"I only saw this junior on TV before. I didn't expect that he is more handsome in real life than on TV. He is indeed a nice person and has no airs."

Xu Qing has a very good feeling for Cao Yu, a junior student. He is not as arrogant as those rich people in the Beijing circle, but he is very friendly.

After saying that, she raised her hand gracefully, glanced at her watch, and said, "Now that the game is over, I'll go back and wait for the crew to call me before they start filming."

After saying that, he glanced at Wang Xiaochen and said with a smile: "Since Mr. Cao gave you his winnings, I will also ask someone to transfer my share to Mr. Wang later, and give it all to this girl."

"Sister, what are you talking about? All this money is from me."

Wang Zhonglei can do well in the entertainment industry, so he will get into trouble. He smiled and refused, looked at the car approaching, and personally helped Xu Jing open the door.

After sending Xu Qing away, Xu Jinglei also said goodbye.

Wang Zhonglei also put her in the car: "Xiao Xu, our circle is no longer as glorious as it used to be. I hope you can cooperate with Feiyu and try your best to bring Mr. Cao in."

"I understand that Mr. Cao is very talented, and the Beijing circle really needs fresh blood."

Xu Jinglei nodded, got in the car and left.

Wang Zhonglei looked at the disappearing car and thought to himself: "Cao Yu, next time you go to Australia, you may not have such good luck, and the water in collecting is very deep. You are a country bumpkin, do you really understand?"

In the car, Xu Jing felt happy when she thought that she could walk on the red carpet with a handsome young man like Cao Yu.

However, she immediately thought of one thing: "Cao Yu... Huanyu Group, does Sister Shu Xue have some relationship with Cao Yu? Otherwise, why would her company be called this name? But Cao Yu does have a certain interest in women of our age. An attraction.”

Suddenly, she smiled: "If she can do it, so can I!"

……

Cao Yu sat in the car and immediately called Yang Shuxue.

"Shu Xue, are you asleep?"

"You just lay down, what's wrong?"

"I miss you, I'll be right over."

After talking on the phone, he quickly arrived at Yang Shuxue's house. As soon as Cao Yu entered the door, he looked at Ms. Yang who was wearing pajamas and lying on the bed reading a book.

Yang Shuxue was a little strange: "Why do you look at me like this?"

"It's okay, I'm just curious, how do you take care of yourself?"

Cao Yu said, sat on the bed and touched Yang Shuxue's face. He may have taken off his makeup before going to bed, but his skin was still delicate and shiny, almost unchanged from a few years ago.

"Take medicine, work out, what else?"

Yang Shuxue smiled slightly and held Cao Yu's hand: "Why do you suddenly ask this today?"

"I attended a small party today and met you as a child. She looks young, so I was curious about your secret to maintaining your skin."

"Who?"

"Xu Qing."

"I haven't seen her for many years. What's wrong? Are you attracted to her? She is really good-looking."

"How could it be? My Shu Xue is more beautiful than her."

Cao Yu praised her and said with a smile: "She asked me to walk on the Oscar red carpet today." "That's it."

Yang Shuxue nodded: "I heard that she has been having trouble with her relationship, so it would be nice if I could take this opportunity to help her. After all, she used to play behind me when I was a kid."

"Shu Xue, I found that you are really a treasure woman."

Cao Yu looked at the kind woman. Although they were quite different in age, they actually thought of each other.

"You will praise me."

"I mean it."

Cao Yu said, took off his clothes and got directly into the quilt.

Early the next morning, as soon as Cao Yu arrived at the company, his secretary walked in.

"Mr. Cao, several suit brands such as Armani, Gucci, and Burberry have contacted us and want to tailor-make a suit for you to attend the Oscars ceremony."

"never mind."

Before she could finish speaking, Cao Yu interrupted: "Look for someone from China, Youngor or something like that, you can order it."

"I see."

The secretary left, touched his chin, remembered the script Xu Jinglei said last night, and came to the Crystal Studio.

The little girl was sitting at the window, sniffing at the sun and quietly holding a novel, fascinated by it.

"Sissi, which novel was this that I talked about yesterday?"

"Yes, Brother Cao Yu, this book can really be adapted into a TV series. I have asked my assistant to contact the original author. However, how can I change the script?"

Liu Yifei closed the book. Although she liked the story very much, she really didn't understand screenwriting.

"Buy the copyright first, and then find someone to do it. There are many screenwriters in China. If that doesn't work, then look for someone from the company. You have to pay anyway."

"Brother Cao Yu, you want to earn all my money? Have you forgotten? My studio is owned by Feiyu!"

The little girl immediately pouted her mouth, very dissatisfied.

"I'm asking you to find the right way, and you'd better get the author of the original work involved."

"Okay, you have something to say."

The little girl was just acting coquettishly. After hearing Cao Yu's suggestion, she suddenly became more confident.

"Of course it makes sense."

Cao Yu put his hand on Liu Yifei's shoulder and looked out the window: "I met Xu Jinglei yesterday. She has a good movie script in her hand. The investment is estimated to be 20 million. Do you dare to take it?"

"Twenty million?"

Liu Yifei immediately raised her fingers and muttered to herself: "In the studio's account, the last movie earned more than 10 million, and the album earned more than 6 million. I still have some money myself. I can't ask my mother for it, but Just investing in this TV series would cost at least 40 million."

After thinking about it for a long time, she had no choice but to say: "Forget it, you can make the movie. I can't do it yet. I guess I will ask you to help invest in this TV series."

Cao Yu smiled and said, "Well, I'll lend you 50 million. If you make money, you can pay me back."

"Brother Cao Yu, you are so kind."

Liu Yifei cheered first, but then said: "But what if we lose it?"

"If I lose, I'll use you to pay off the debt!"

"Hey, you can have this."

The Oscars ceremony is on February 22nd. Cao Yu doesn't understand why the organizing committee chose such a day.

It’s early February now, and it’s still some time before I go to the United States.

While he was dealing with the company's affairs, he was also designing and planning the racecourse and connecting people with excellent horses at home and abroad.

At the same time, he also discussed the issue of Minion toys with the toy company that had made the Little Demon Fairy Magic Wand.

After the Lantern Festival, there was only one week left before the Oscars. He was preparing to pack his bags and go to the United States when Han Sanping suddenly called and asked him to meet at the company.

Cao Yu put down what he was doing and came to China Film Academy.

"What does Director Han want from me?"

"Xiao Cao, sit down quickly!"

When Han Sanping saw Cao Yu come in, he stood up, poured a cup of tea, and then said with a smile: "This year is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. China Film Group is preparing to make a tribute film. Are you interested in playing a role in this film?"

"this."

Cao Yu knew the importance of this film, and also knew that Zhou Xingchi agreed to any conditions in order to star in this film, but he was still rejected.

Unexpectedly, Han Sanping invited him.

However, he didn't want to act now, and the movie was full of stars, all big names. Even if he acted in it, he probably wouldn't be very good, so he said: "Director Han, my schedule this year is too full, I really don't have time."

"It's okay, I'll just ask."

Han Sanping wasn't angry either. After all, apart from occasionally singing, Cao Yu seemed to have not played any role for a long time.

He lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "Actually, I came to you because I have another matter to discuss with you."

"Director Han, please tell me."

"You have been nominated for Best Screenplay at the Oscars. This is a good thing and also the pride of China Film. As such an excellent screenwriter, do you think you can create a script that will give China Film a chance to achieve good results at the Oscars? Since then, , our Chinese films can be recognized and affirmed internationally."

"I'm dizzy."

Cao Yu was startled. This seemed a bit difficult.

He remembered that "The Grandmaster" a few years later was only shortlisted and did not win the award.

After that, a large amount of capital entered the entertainment industry, and everyone wanted to make quick money, so very few Chinese films were nominated for Oscars.

He frowned, picked up the water glass, and took a sip, recalling in his mind the excellent movies he had watched that had good box office results and even won Oscars.

More importantly, it is a movie that can pass censorship in China.

Han Sanping also knows that this matter is somewhat difficult, but China has developed rapidly in recent years. If there can be a breakthrough in the film field, it will definitely improve the people's confidence.

He looked at Cao Yu without disturbing him, just smoking quietly.

After more than ten minutes, Cao Yu finally raised his head and said, "Director Han, can the science fiction movie about the International Space Station pass the review?"

"International Space Station?"

Han Sanping was stunned at first. He didn't expect that Cao Yu could really come up with creative ideas. He immediately said: "We successfully launched Shenzhou VII last year. A film like the one you mentioned should be able to pass the review."

"I had an idea to make a movie about an astronaut's adventures in space."

"This is okay, maybe it's also a tribute to the aerospace industry."

When Han Sanping heard this idea, he thought it was pretty good and immediately agreed: "You work on the script first. If possible, we can invest together. I heard that you also have a special effects company in the United States, which should be able to produce this kind of special effects, right?"

"The special effects are fine. When the script is ready, I will show it to you for review."

"Okay, then it's settled."

After Han Sanping finished speaking, he smiled and said: "Xiao Cao, I heard that Feiyu only has two movies submitted this year?"

"There are too many Hollywood blockbusters this year, including "The Founding of the People's Republic of China." I will have more plans next year."

"You are really a shrewd businessman, and your future life will be formidable."

Han Sanping said, thinking of Brother Chen Kai, he sighed silently, and then smiled at Cao Yu: "If you go to the United States and anything happens, just give me a call."

"Thank you, Director Han."

Cao Yu modestly stood up and left.

On the way back to the company, Cao Yu called Xu Qing: "Sister Xu Qing, do you need me to pick you up for your flight tomorrow morning?"

"Junior, thank you. Then I will wait for you at home tomorrow."

Xu Jing was not polite at all and asked Cao Yu to pick him up tomorrow.

I don’t have any objections to my contact person, Cao Yu, but...

"There is only one bed on my plane. Do I have to sleep on the sofa?"

(End of this chapter)