China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 439 437. Let them be proud for a while (two-in-one, five K)

Although there was an hour's delay between the Oscars live broadcast and the quasi-live broadcast in China, when the scene of Cao Yu receiving the statuette was sent back to China, the entire Chinese media was excited.

Since "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the award eight years ago, this is the second time that a real Chinese has won the Oscar.

Xiangshan Film and Television City.

"The senior won the award! He really won the award!"

Jing Tian excitedly grabbed Mao Xiaotong's arm beside him, seeming to be more happy than winning the prize.

"Yeah, he actually got the statuette. It's amazing!"

Mao Xiaotong also murmured, staring at the man on the screen. The tension he felt while waiting for the result has not calmed down yet.

The other girls around also had stars in their eyes. At this moment, the image of the boss in their hearts became much taller.

Even Liu Xiaoli looked at the man on TV and smiled with satisfaction.

"This is my future son-in-law. He's so awesome. I have a good vision. With the endorsement of Oscar, it will be easier for Sissi to develop in Hollywood in the future."

With this thought in his mind, he completely forgot that he wanted to stop his daughter from being with Cao Yu a few years ago.

On the 11th floor of Feiyu Entertainment in Yanjing, cheers erupted when Cao Yu won the award, and everyone's face was filled with pride.

They are proud of their boss and proud of being a member of Feiyu.

Liu Yifei was also very excited. She clenched her fists and her eyes were shining with admiration.

If my man gets an Oscar, it would be such an honor to marry him in the future.

Song Qian and Zhao Liying also felt lucky. After all, it was their men who won the award.

Elsewhere, Yang Shuxue had turned off the TV.

It's not that she's unhappy, but she thinks this result is normal.

Her little man has brought her countless surprises, so it's not a big deal if he can win the Oscar.

Nortel Campus.

Many students were also watching the award ceremony in the cafeteria.

When the students saw that their former senior actually won the award, the cafeteria burst into cheers.

In the dean's office, several leaders were also sitting together.

"Cao Yu is a very good student. It's good to thank the school first."

Dean Zhang Huijun heard that Cao Yu was the first to thank Nortel at the Oscar award ceremony. He immediately nodded with satisfaction to this former student, turned to the director of the literature department and said: "Mr. Su, we have made an exception to recruit him as a master's degree student." The matter is settled like that.”

"No problem, I'll arrange it as soon as possible."

The head of the literature department was also very happy.

In the past, among Nortel's various colleges, the performance department has always been the biological son of the college. Now that a person like Cao Yu has appeared in the literature department, its status will definitely be different in the future.

More importantly, admissions to the literature department will definitely be easier this year.

Some people are happy, and of course some people are unhappy.

"This thief Cao actually won the award. It's so unfair!"

Brother Chen Kai's face was full of jealousy. Back then, he was only nominated for "Farewell My Concubine", but now the person he dislikes the most has won the award. This is so annoying.

However, Chen Hong's eyes were full of appreciation. But when she saw her husband looking at her, she quickly put away this appreciation.

Brother Chen Kai didn't notice his wife's look and stood up: "I won't watch it! What's so great about it! It's just a movie made in the United States. If it were a Chinese movie, they probably wouldn't give him the Golden Man!"

"My husband is right."

Chen Hong on the side quickly agreed.

Half a month ago, although "Mei Lanfang" was nominated for the Golden Bear Competition, it did not win the award. Now that his opponent Cao Yu won the award, my husband must be in a bad mood.

"It's just the best screenwriter, it doesn't carry much weight. When I won the award, he was still playing in the mud. Haha, in the future I will not only beat him at the box office, but also beat him in awards."

Lao Chen said angrily, and then asked again: "What should I take pictures of next?"

Also very unhappy were Feng Xiaogang and Huayi's two bosses.

Feng Xiaogang was defeated by Cao Yu at the box office. This year he won another award, which can be said to be both fame and fortune.

"No, I also want to make an award-winning work, even if it's in Cannes or Berlin! It seems that I have to find my old partner Liu Zhenyun and ask him to come up with a good script for me!"

Since "Insidious" became popular, Huayi saw an opportunity and prepared to make a spy movie based on "The Wind". Director Feng himself is not good at this kind of subject, and it seems that he will be relegated to the sidelines this year.

Can Director Feng bear it?

He must produce good works before he can produce them, otherwise his status in Huayi may not be guaranteed.

"Why do I always feel like I'm living in the shadow of that guy Cao Yu?"

When Feng Xiaogang turned off the TV and looked at Cao Yu delivering his speech on the Oscar stage, he suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart.

Huayi Company.

"Zhonglei, don't worry, what if you win the Oscar? The higher you climb, the harder you will fall!"

Wang Zhongjun saw his younger brother's face full of sorrow when Cao Yu won the award, and smiled to comfort him.

"Well, I'll try my best!"

Wang Zhonglei felt better and felt that his brother was right. He stood up and said, "Brother, then I will fly to Paris today."

Wang Zhongjun nodded: "Go ahead. Mr. Ma and I have already made arrangements for the navy. As soon as Cao Yu takes photos of the two bronze statues, you will notify me immediately."

On the same day, the news that Cao Yu won the Oscar spread quickly and was reported by major media. It was said to be a great progress for Chinese movies and the pride of Chinese filmmakers.

Netizens even celebrated with their hats. The lively scene almost caught up with the national football team entering the World Cup in 01.

Cao Yu, who is far away in the United States, does not know about the situation in China.

He and Xu Jing are currently roasting sweet potatoes in the fireplace in the room.

"It's too extravagant for you to roast sweet potatoes in such a luxurious fireplace, isn't it?"

Although Xu Qing said this, when the hot roasted sweet potatoes were put into her mouth, she still felt the same feeling as when she was a child. She didn't care about the heat and enjoyed eating.

"Roasting sweet potatoes while roasting the fire, this is the enjoyment."

While eating, Cao Yu complained: "The sweet potatoes in the United States are not delicious at all, but the sweet potatoes on our loess soil are sweeter."

"I didn't expect you to be quite patriotic." Xu Jing said with a smile: "You won't become an American citizen in the future, right? Many rich people have gone abroad now."

"I don't know how to do it. What's so good about the United States?"

Cao Yu definitely doesn't want to go abroad. He doesn't feel that the air abroad is sweet.

As long as you have money, it doesn't matter where you are.

Xu Jing continued: "You are so rich and have a good reputation now. If you want to stay in the country, you have to jump to a higher class, and it is best to enter politics."

Hearing this, Cao Yu looked up at Xu Jing and said with a smile, "I will consider it."

However, Cao Yu just responded casually.

There is so much freedom now. If one enters the political world, there will be many fetters. He doesn't want that.

But he could also understand Xu Jing's suggestion.

But then he thought: "Shu Xue also came from the compound. She has never said this. It seems that Shu Xue understands me and knows that with my personality, I am not suitable for politics."

He thought of Bao Daren, the strongest unlucky guy in "Wulin Gaiden" and the second human shield.

Originally a good rich man, he insisted on buying an official position, but in the end he harmed his family and himself.

"When you have a good reputation, wouldn't it be better to use money to solve the problem?"

Cao Yu does like money, but he doesn't like power.

After the Oscars ceremony, on February 23, Cao Yu flew directly to Paris to prepare for the Christie's auction.

Christie's is one of the world's leading art auction houses. Its auction items bring together rare works of art, watches, jewelry, cars, and wines from all over the world.

This time Christie's spring auction was held at the Grand Palais in Paris. In addition to some normal luxury goods, the highlight was the bronze animal-headed rat-headed and rabbit-headed bronze statues of the Yuanmingyuan that were stolen from China.

Although this auction was boycotted by the Chinese people, and nearly a hundred people were formed to form a legal team to pursue the case, but as descendants of bandits, they did not care about this and still prepared for the auction.

Cao Yu arrived in Paris on the 24th.

When he arrived in Paris, Cao Yu asked about money: "Are the euros I want ready?"

"Everything is ready."

An employee from China already knew what the boss was going to do, and reminded: "Boss, be careful about this auction."

"As long as you're ready, you don't have to worry about the rest."

Cao Yu already had a plan and didn't care.

Xu Qing had probably guessed Cao Yu's plan at this time, and secretly praised this man for being quite smart.

After a day's rest, at around six o'clock in the evening on the 25th, local time, Cao Yu brought Xu Qing, who was wearing an expensive dress, to the splendid Grand Palais in Paris.

This building is also a landmark building in Paris. It is extremely luxuriously decorated and is very suitable for such high-end auction activities.

As soon as Cao Yu entered, Wang Zhonglei, who had been waiting for a long time, came to greet him.

"Mr. Cao, congratulations."

"Mr. Wang, you came very early. You arrived earlier than me."

"Haha, I just arrived too."

Wang Zhonglei said, taking Cao Yu to the registration place.

When the auction organizer heard that the visitor was the boss of Fei'e Technology and one of the richest people in China, they took it seriously and immediately arranged the best position for Cao Yu.

"There was no scene where I was looked down upon and then pretended to be slapped in the face. What a failure."

Cao Yu shook his head in disappointment and walked into the auction venue with Xu Jing with a smile.

At this time, the auction site, which could accommodate more than a thousand people, was almost full.

"Today's auction is very important. Those who can sit here are the richest people in the world! Even if they can't come, there will be agents." Wang Zhonglei sat next to Cao Yu and introduced in a serious manner: "Yes, Mr. Cao is better than them." Not bad either.”

Cao Yu scanned the venue and found that everyone who came here was accompanied by a beautiful female companion. It seemed that beautiful women and rich gentlemen were the best match.

However, Cao Yu has Xu Qing next to him, who is no weaker than the blond and blue-eyed woman.

In this auction, it is estimated that the two Chinese cultural relics are too famous to attract so many rich people.

Cao Yu sat here for a while. At seven o'clock, an auctioneer and two staff members came up.

The auctions at the beginning were all luxury goods, such as diamonds, jewelry, watches, oil paintings, etc.

The ladies around the rich man at the scene helped to bid, which could easily be in the millions or tens of millions. Cao Yu felt that money here seemed not to be money, but just like numbers.

Although he participated in a charity auction in China, it was the first time for Cao Yu to come to a pure auction in the true sense. He just watched the excitement quietly and had no intention of bidding.

But Xu Jing's eyes lit up when she saw those bright diamonds.

Seeing her excited expression, Cao Yu said with a smile: "Sister Xu Qing, diamonds are actually a scam by foreign devils. To put it bluntly, that thing is carbon and has no collection value at all. Diamonds are forever, and a diamond is forever. Circulation is just a successful marketing slogan.”

If a poor person said this, a woman would definitely say, "You can't afford it."

But when these words came from the mouth of a billionaire, Xu Qing was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "What you said seems to make sense."

Wang Zhonglei on the side heard this and said with a smile: "Mr. Cao, are you not interested in these?"

"I'm not interested and I don't understand."

Cao Yu is not pretending, he really doesn't want to imitate other people who become arty and pretend to understand after they have money.

"A country bumpkin, no matter how rich he is, he is still a nouveau riche."

Wang Zhonglei snorted in his heart and stopped talking. He felt that it would be a bit difficult to lead Cao Yu on the road of playing with things and losing his mind.

This Cao Yu is really not like those guys who are arrogant when they have some money.

The auction lasted for an hour, and at eight o'clock sharp, the two most important auction items of the night were finally about to begin.

On the screens on both sides of the auction room, the cultural relics of the rabbit head bronze statue appeared, and the English and French introductions next to it clearly stated that this was something from the Old Summer Palace of China.

"What a shame."

When Cao Yu saw this introduction, he couldn't help but clenched his fist.

At 677:900, the auctioneer announced: "Lot number , starting price is million euros, please bid."

No one raised a sign at the 1200-seat venue, which was a bit embarrassing.

"The resistance from China has had some effect."

Cao Yu nodded inwardly, but he also knew that although the auction failed, he was still bought by a foreign devil later.

"I'll wait and see if I can get it at a low price."

While he was hesitating, a wealthy agent holding a phone next to him suddenly raised his hand.

"Ten million euros!"

Someone bid, and the auctioneer breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said: "Ten million, ten million, is there anyone else bidding?"

Wang Zhonglei on the side looked anxiously: "Why doesn't he bid?"

Just when Cao Yu was about to raise his hand, another agent on the phone raised his sign.

"Eleven million!"

The auctioneer immediately quoted the price again.

But the wealthy people present were indifferent.

Cao Yu leaned into Xu Jing's ear: "What's going on? Why is no one bidding at the scene, only those who called on the phone?"

"Because some people think that wealth cannot be exposed, and some people can only let the agent call it because this item is more sensitive."

Xu Qing has participated in such high-end auctions and knows a little about the intricacies.

Cao Yu frowned and said, "Then why didn't you remind me before?"

Xu Jing explained: "I saw that you found someone who can speak French, and I thought you would let him be your agent. Even if you want to, don't raise the sign yourself."

"That's it. There are so many ways to do it."

Cao Yu felt that he had learned a lot and touched his chin. The price on the spot had already been called thirteen million.

"Thirteen million, thirteen million, are there any bidders?"

The auctioneer's voice was full of temptation, wanting the price to go higher.

Cao Yu glanced at Xu Jing. This woman was from a large courtyard. It would definitely be inappropriate to ask her to help with the bidding.

The French translator was sitting next to Xu Qing. He leaned over and handed over his number plate: "You call."

"I?"

The translator was a little stunned. The money at the scene was millions and millions of euros, and his annual salary was less than 100,000. You want me to shout?

It's so scary.

But the boss had already spoken, so he could only hold up the sign.

"Fourteen million!"

This was the first person to raise a sign at the scene, and he had a Chinese face. Most of the people present looked at him.

"Haha, even if you let others scream, it will be of no use to me."

When Wang Zhonglei saw this situation, he immediately took out his mobile phone and sent a message to his elder brother: "Brother, Cao Yu made a bid."

"Fourteen million! Thank you sir, are there any more bids?"

The auctioneer is still arousing the desires of the people present.

An agent who called again raised the price by half a million euros.

"Fourteen and a half million! Fourteen and a half million! Add another half a million, and you might be able to own this lot!"

"continue."

After Cao Yu finished speaking to the translator, the translator had no choice but to raise his sign again.

"Fifteen million! Fifteen million! There are still more, fifteen million!"

No matter what the auctioneer said this time, the scene was silent.

"Bah!"

He knew it was almost done, and the auction hammer in his hand finally fell.

Wang Zhonglei immediately passed the news to Wang Zhongjun: "Brother, Cao Yu took a picture of that rabbit head, and it cost 15 million euros!"

The message came back immediately: "Let's see if he pays!"

Xu Qing, who was on the side, glanced at Wang Zhonglei who was playing with his mobile phone and said to himself: "I want to see how these two brothers want to deal with my man!"

Next, there is another bronze statue of a rat head. This time Christie's directly set the price at 10 million euros.

This time, Cao Yu would not let others bid first. After the auctioneer finished announcing, he would ask the translator to start raising the placards.

After that, someone offered two more prices. Finally, Cao Yu asked the translator to bid up to 14 million, which scared off his competitors.

No matter how the auctioneer tried to lure him, no one bid again.

The auctioneer was very disappointed. The price of the second lot was one million lower than the first one, so it was taken away by this Chinese man.

"Let's go."

Seeing the auctioneer drop his hammer, Cao Yu stood up and prepared to leave.

Naturally, subordinates and Christie's will take care of the remaining matters, so you don't have to worry about it yourself.

Wang Zhonglei also finished sending the message at this time. When he saw Cao Yu was leaving, he congratulated: "Mr. Cao, I didn't expect you to actually take two priceless treasures. Congratulations."

"Haha, we don't have much money."

Cao Yu smiled and left with Xu Jing.

Although Boss Cao's words were a bit irritating, Wang Zhonglei sneered as he looked at the car driving away: "Cao Yu, the real show begins now! You have to buy this yourself, I'm not forcing you."

Although it was still past three in the morning in Huaxia, a Weibo post appeared on the headlines before dawn.

"Shocking! Cao Yu, who had just won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, as a Chinese rich man, ignored the opposition of relevant departments to the auction of "looted" cultural relics, and despite the public opinion of netizens, he actually auctioned it at Christie's , bought two lost national treasures for a price of 29 million euros!"

As soon as this Weibo post came out, a group of people followed suit.

"As our country's lost cultural relics, we should ask foreign countries to return them, let alone auction them in this way. Although Cao Yu is a rich man, he not only did not resist this behavior, but encouraged this kind of auction activity!"

"Cao Yu used the money he earned in China to buy the things that were robbed from us. This is helping the evildoers!"

"The money paid by Cao Yu for the auction may come from every member on Fei'e Video!"

"Boycott Fei Ge Video! Can you refund my membership fee?"

"I'll retreat too!"

"Yes! There is not only one video website in the country!"

……

Comments like this continue to ferment on the Internet, and the popularity has directly suppressed the Oscar winning event two days ago.

Although these people did not mention Tudou Video, they seemed to be guiding netizens’ consumption orientation.

In the hotel room, Xu Jing looked at these comments and thought to herself: "Is this Wang Zhonglei's plan? Haha, fortunately Cao Yu is smart and didn't use Huaxia's money. Let him clarify it as soon as he comes out of the shower."

Not long after, Cao Yu walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe. He saw Xu Jing frowning and said with a smile, "What are you thinking about?"

"The news about those two things you just finished shooting in Paris has already spread in China. Do you want to send a Weibo post to explain the situation?"

"is it?"

Cao Yu lay next to Xu Qing, took the phone, and found that the auction was already hot on the headlines. He smiled and said: "Don't worry, let the bullets fly for a while! Let them be proud for a while."

As he spoke, he held the woman in his arms: "Let's play here for a few days. When we go back, I will naturally find a way. You don't have to worry."

(End of this chapter)