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Chapter 431 Socializing
2009, January 1, New Year’s Day.

2008 has passed and the new year begins on this day.

In 2008, a lot of things happened in the Chinese entertainment industry.

such as…

1,

2. Shen Dianxia passed away.

3. The century wedding of Carina Lau and Tony Leung.

4. Gigi Lai announced her retirement from the entertainment industry.

5. Michelle Reis’ wedding.

6. Ada Choi and Zhang Jin’s wedding.

Ever since Wang Shu returned to Beijing from Hong Kong Island, he has been having endless social engagements to deal with.

Not to mention the social engagements at work, Yang Mi, Liu Yan, Fan Binbin and others were also inviting Wang Shu to dinner.

Yang Mi has now broken up with her rich second-generation boyfriend.

In the original timeline, after Yang Mi broke up with her rich second-generation boyfriend, her bootlicker Ma Tianyu took over, and the two had a relationship.

Now, perhaps because of Wang Shu, Yang Mi did not agree to Ma Tianyu, but still kept this bootlicker hanging.

Perhaps inspired by the celebration banquet held for "Travel to Taipei", Huayi also held a celebration banquet for "If You Are the One" on New Year's Day.

The celebration banquet was very grand. Almost everyone was present, from Chen Long to the leaders of the Film Bureau, crew members, theater representatives, distributors, media professionals, and film critics.

Xu Ruoxuan, who has always had a unique dressing style, wore simple and elegant clothes on the night of the celebration party. She wore a white sweater with a rolled neckline design and exquisite makeup, which made her fresh feeling undoubted and added a bit of court temperament. Her generous and elegant manners attracted the attention of everyone present.

The new "Feng Girl" Che Xiao also attracted a lot of people's attention. She appeared in an elegant red dress and was especially popular together with "If You Are the One".

After the celebration banquet, the newly-crowned "Feng Girl" Che Xiaozai said in an interview with the media: "I am very lucky to have participated in the filming of If You Are the One, to see the working attitude of top directors and actors like Feng Xiaogang and Ge You, and to have my role talked about by others."

When asked by reporters whether he would appear in Feng Xiaogang's new film, Che Xiao said that of course he hopes to be able to participate in Feng Xiaogang's film again, and half-jokingly said: "I hope it will be a role that does not require the director to clarify misunderstandings for me, haha!"

In the eyes of the outside world, Feng Xiaogang's films have always had the habit of making the actresses in the films become famous overnight.

Che Xiao's reputation and popularity have been rising recently. With the support of Feng Xiaogang and the strong support of the company, many people think that Che Xiao is about to become popular.

However, many people know that Feng Xiaogang also has a routine when making movies, which is that he has to have sex at least once for each movie.

Che Xiaoneng can be called "Feng Girl", so naturally there is a close superficial relationship between them.

Although Che Xiao's three generations of grandparents and grandchildren have a connection with Ge You, his grandmother also has a connection with Feng Xiaogang.

But who is Feng Xiaogang?

Certified by Xiao Cui. Doing all kinds of things outside.

Not to mention the car is small, Shu Qi has talked to him about his ideals in life.

Shu Qi was a female artist who had experienced educational films and was asked by bigwigs from Taiwan to have sex in front of many staff members on the set of a drama. She had let herself go a long time ago.

Take this celebration banquet for example. Shu Qi, who was drunk, kissed whoever he was near, and even hung himself on Wang Shuo.
Compared with these people, Wang Shu is absolutely a white lotus.

All of these people, although they have wives at home, are still having affairs outside.

Wang Shu is different. He has a bottom line and will not be unfaithful to his family.

It is undeniable that he has had relationships with several female artists.

But. He never cheated on his girlfriend.

Not to mention cheating while married.

Being in the entertainment industry, he has no girlfriend, is not married, and is in a high position, so it is common for him to have relationships with some female artists.

The entertainment industry is a big melting pot, and 95% of practitioners have "rich" experience.

Compared with him, Wang Shu is nothing.

"When are you going to Los Angeles?" Ren Zhonglun made a private appointment with Wang Shu in Rio, accompanied by Wang Shu's old acquaintance Ning Jing.

"It will be over in a few days." Wang Shu responded, "There are a lot of things to do. The Wolf of Wall Street will be released soon, followed by the Golden Globe Awards, the Berlin Film Festival, and then the Oscars."

"Berlin Film Festival? Oscars?" Ren Zhonglun was puzzled.

Ning Jing was also confused. He only knew that "The Wolf of Wall Street" would be released in North America, and that the movie directed by Wang Shu was indeed nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

However, there is no definite news about the Berlin Film Festival and the Oscars.

Wang Shu smiled and said: "The organizers of the Berlin Film Festival have invited me. I will go there, not to participate in the main competition unit, but to promote the film."

Ning Jing suddenly realized what was going on. So that's how it was.

At the same time, I was filled with envy.

Today, she doesn’t even have any works nominated for mainland film awards, let alone the three major European awards.

In contrast, even if Wang Shu did not participate in the main competition unit, he was still able to receive invitations from the three major European universities.

Thinking of this, Ning Jing's eyes fell on Wang Shu, waiting for him to continue.

Wang Shu then added, "As for the Academy Awards, I am confident that I can be nominated."

"It's not impossible to win the award."

"Ah? Director Wang is so confident about "The Piano Tuner"? " Ren Zhonglun was stunned. For a moment he wondered if Wang Shu was being blindly confident.

He did not deny that Wang Shu was indeed powerful and talented.

But the way the Oscars work is not that a good movie can win everything, but also has to follow the hidden rules.

He thought the same as many people did, that Wang Shu had no chance of winning the award.

Ning Jing thought so too. She admitted that Wang Shu was very capable, but blind confidence was not advisable.

Wang Shu laughed and said, “It’s not that I have confidence in The Piano Tuner, but I have confidence in The Wolf of Wall Street.”

"It's hard to explain at the moment."

"Anyway, the movie will be released in half a month, and you will know then."

Although Ren Zhonglun didn't believe it, he still nodded as if he understood it and said with a smile: "Then I wish Director Wang a good harvest."

The two chatted for a while, and Ren Zhonglun changed the subject and asked, "Do you have any thoughts of returning to China to make a movie after the Oscars?"

As the mainland's highest-profit film company throughout the year, Ren Zhonglun now has big plans.

However, Shanghai Film Group is not as big and powerful as China Film Group, and cannot withstand the turmoil. Therefore, although Ren Zhonglun has the idea of ​​making a blockbuster, he is relatively conservative.

He wants to find a reliable director to work with, rather than just randomly casting lots of shots.

Looking at all the film directors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, Wang Shu is the most suitable and safest candidate.

He also knew that Wang Shu had been cooperating with China Film for a long time and had already had a deep friendship with Han Sanping.

But things depend on human efforts. How do you know it is impossible if you don’t try?
Before Wang Shu came, he had already guessed Ren Zhonglun's thoughts. He didn't want to socialize, but then he thought that Shanghai Film Group was the second largest company after all and had great influence in the Shanghai circle.

It can even be said that the Shanghai circle is based on Shanghai films, and has gradually grown to its current scale and energy.

Then, I socialized for a while.

After all, there is no guarantee that Ren Zhonglun's connections will be useful in the future.

"I haven't made any plans yet." Wang Shu didn't play dumb with Ren Zhonglun. After the Oscars, if he could win the award, he would definitely take advantage of the victory to consolidate his position in Hollywood.

And if he fails to win the award, he will also need to build on his success to consolidate his position in Hollywood.

The difference is that the former is a higher status and the latter is a relatively lower status.

Therefore, no matter what, he needs to stay in Hollywood instead of wasting time returning to his country to make movies.

I will definitely return to my country.

But not at this time.

Ren Zhonglun understood what Wang Shu meant and immediately advised: "Director Wang, you are young now and don't understand the principle that people will forget you when you leave."

“I think we can take care of both Hollywood and the mainland.”

Wang Shu didn't wait for Ren Zhonglun to finish, and waved his hand and said, "Mr. Ren, one person's energy is limited, and it's impossible to take care of both ends."

"If we insist on doing this, it is likely that neither side will be pleased."

Ren Zhonglun opened his mouth when he heard this, but was unable to refute for a moment.

Because this is indeed the truth.

Thinking of this, Ren Zhonglun sighed softly, and without beating around the bush, he said directly: "Director Wang, there will be some big moves at Shanghai Film Studio next, so I would like to invite you to work with us."

After that, he immediately added, "Of course, it does not conflict with China Film Group."

"I mean, it's cooperation with China Film Group as well as with us."

"If you are willing to cooperate with Shanghai Film Group, then Shanghai Film Group, like China Film Group, will give you great support."

“For example, investment.”

"For example, Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group do not interfere in casting."

Ren Zhonglun knew that in the films that Wang Shu collaborated with China Film, China Film, as the largest investor, enjoyed 100% of the casting rights.

However, Han Sanping did not interfere with Wang Shu's casting.

Even some important roles only give suggestions instead of making direct decisions.

Generally speaking, the choice of actors is entirely decided by Wang Shu.

Ren Zhonglun's current statement also shows that Shanghai Film Group can do the same.

However, although Ren Zhonglun is more sincere, given Wang Shu’s current achievements, he really has no shortage of investors.

Rather than cooperating with Shanghai Film Group, it is better to cooperate with China Film Group.

After all, China Film is the boss, and it was jointly established by eight state-owned enterprises.

Cooperating with China Film Group is not just about making a living, but also about building connections.

Even though Shanghai Film Group is indeed the most profitable film company in mainland China, it is still the second largest company after all, and it is not good enough in these aspects.

Unless Wang Shu is desperate and Shangying extends an olive branch, then it is indeed an option.

Nowadays, there is no need.

Therefore, Wang Shu declined and said, "Mr. Ren, I am indeed happy to cooperate with Shanghai Film Group."

"It's just that my mind is on Hollywood right now, so..."

He didn't explain much here, but said, "If there is a chance in the future, then everything will be fine."

"Right now, I really have no plans to make movies in China."

"Boss Han has discussed this with me before, and I rejected him as well."

"I think you know, Mr. Ren, that I am not an academic director, so I must go to Hollywood!"

After hearing the first few words Wang Shu said, Ren Zhonglun wanted to persuade him again, but when he heard Wang Shu say that he was not an academic director and must go to Hollywood, he fell silent.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with what he said, and he understood the logic behind it very clearly.

Since Wang Shu is not an academic director, he really needs to go to Hollywood.

As long as Wang Shu can make a name for himself in Hollywood, no one will be able to question his status in China in the future.

But without these, given Wang Shufei's academic background, no matter how many achievements he had, he would still be ridiculed by some people.

The mainland film and television industry was formerly home to various state-owned enterprises.

Although these things are no longer important now, many people of status in the circle have come from that era.

It really depends on one's background and faction.

Ning Jing looked at Wang Shu with beautiful eyes, she also understood the reason.

But she wanted to say that young directors should have such ambitions.

Ren Zhonglun sighed and said unwillingly, "I understand."

Although one can venture into Hollywood at any time, he could have advised Wang Shu that there was no need to venture into Hollywood at this time.

But, if this had been said a year ago, it might have been feasible.

Now that Wang Shu has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the United States, he must take advantage of this opportunity to press on. How can he give up after a poor performance?

Wang Shu raised his glass to toast Ren Zhonglun and Ning Jing, and then chatted about some other things, ending the social gathering.

The dinner with Ren Zhonglun was at noon, and Wang Shu met with Yang Mi again in the evening.

It’s not that Wang Shu wants to meet Yang Mi, but Yang Mi asks him out from time to time, and his behavior is a bit like a dog-licker.

At first, Wang Shu declined the offer on the grounds that he was too busy, but later on, he found it difficult to refuse and agreed to meet him.

"Director Wang!"

When Yang Mi saw Wang Shu appear, her eyes lit up and she shouted happily.

Wang Shu smiled back and walked towards her direction.

When he reached Yang Mi, he subconsciously reached out and touched Yang Mi's head, and said with a smile: "Have you been waiting for a long time?"

Yang Mi did not resist Wang Shu's action, but was a little proud of it, and said with a smile: "No, I just got here too."

"Well, let's go eat." Hearing Yang Mi say this, Wang Shu didn't ask any more questions.

Yang Mi is very career-oriented, and the reason she cares so much about him is simply because she wants to "get his gold coins".

It is undeniable that the two of them have a good relationship.

It’s just that this friendship is due to his status and position, not because of our humble acquaintance.

Yang Mi knew very early on that in the film and television industry, if you want to get something, you have to pay for it.

Compared to Tang Yan, an only child who has been pampered by her parents since childhood and is somewhat spoiled and naive, Yang Mi, even though she is also an only child, is more realistic.

Furthermore, Yang Mi is a very thoughtful person and thinks a lot.

It was because Wang Shu knew this that he took the time to meet him.

Otherwise, Yang Mi would most likely start to have wild thoughts.

(End of this chapter)