China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 381: Han Dong's farewell party, Chen Dong prepared a special gift for Bazaar (Please subscribe!)

While "Dragon King of the Capital of Gods" and "Beijing Meets Seattle" were competing fiercely online, a "low-key" farewell party was being held inside the China Film Studio.

The person who saw them off was none other than their chairman Han Shanping.

"Brother Chen, you are here."

As soon as Chen Dong arrived at the China Film Studio, he ran into Han Shanping's daughter Han Jianu downstairs and greeted her, "Junior Sister Han is here too, where's your dad?"

“They’re still in a meeting.”

When Chen Dong heard that the meeting was still in progress, he knew that he had arrived early and had no intention of going upstairs. He just chatted with Han Jianu downstairs.

"Has Junior Sister finished writing her graduation thesis?"

"I have already written it. I would like to thank you, Senior Brother."

"Well, what are your plans for your life?" Chen Dong didn't wait for Han Jianu to speak, and added: "I guess Mr. Han would like you to work in China Film Group, right?"

Han Jianu did not shy away from talking about this topic in front of Chen Dong. She nodded and said, "Old Han does want to arrange for me to work at the China Film Studio, but I don't want to follow the path he planned. That would be too boring."

Chen Dong knew that Han Jianu had more to say, so he stared at her curiously.

Han Jianu paused for a moment and then continued, "I should have told my senior that my dream is to become a screenwriter, right?"

"Yes, I told you."

Seeing Chen Dong nod, Han Jianu asked, "So, is my senior's company still hiring screenwriters?"

"Yes, my company welcomes excellent screenwriters like you, Junior Sister."

"Then when I graduate next year, I will come to work in my senior's company."

"No problem...but why wait until next year? You probably don't have any classes at school right now."

"I don't have classes now, but I plan to take Old Han out for a trip to relax after he retires..."

Just as Chen Dong was immersed in the mood of "his daughter is indeed her father's little cotton-padded jacket" after hearing Han Jianu's words, a strong voice came from the stairs, breaking his fantasy.

"Who wants to travel with you? That's not relaxing, it's annoying." Han Shanping appeared in Chen Dong's sight. He said to Han Jianu as they walked, "If you really want me to worry less, find a boyfriend and let me become a grandfather as soon as possible."

Han Jianu curled her lips, but she didn't seem to want to argue with Han Shanping. She just muttered softly, "Forget it. Your kindness is taken for granted."

Chen Dong heard it, but he pretended he heard nothing.

At the same time, I "prayed" in my heart: my little cotton jacket will definitely be very well behaved in the future and will not leak.

Turning to the cafeteria of China Film Studio, quite a few people had already arrived there.

Most of them were employees of the factory, and a few were friends like Chen Dong who were invited to attend the farewell party.

Ning Hao was there too. His film "No Man's Land", which was approved after reshooting the ending, has already confirmed its release date and is also aimed at the Lunar New Year holiday.

The release date is December 12th.

It was released on the same day as the action-packed gunfight movie "Storm" produced and starred by Liu Dehua.

Chen Dong doesn't think this is a good time, even though he is in the Lunar New Year period.

So he frowned and asked Ning Hao: "Why did you choose this time?"

Ning Hao was a little puzzled: "Director Chen, do you think this schedule is not good?"

"Okay? There's Zhou Xingchi's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons in the front, and Feng Xiaogang and Ge You's Private Tailor-Made the next week, and Liu Dehua's Storm in the same period. Tell me what's good about this schedule?"

Ning Hao had certainly considered what Chen Dong said, and he defended himself by saying, "There's nothing we can do about it. The Lunar New Year period has a lot of traffic, and everyone is eyeing this period. Besides, there's Cheng Long's New Police Story 12 at the end of December, Lu Yang's Lost in Hong Kong on New Year's Day, and in January there's Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven and The Man from Macau, which were filmed in Hong Kong. In addition, two popular Chinese animations have also released animated films. With so many blockbusters coming together, I can only squeeze in whenever I can, otherwise I'll have to avoid the limelight and not choose to release it during the Lunar New Year period."

After listening to Ning Hao's analysis, Chen Dong was speechless, because he actually didn't know much about this year's Lunar New Year films.

"By the way, what are the two Chinese cartoons you mentioned?"

“Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf and Boonie Bears.”

Chen Dong suddenly realized that "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" had been popular for a long time, and even the sixth film in the series had been released.

As for Boonie Bears, the TV series was released in 2012. After two years of development, it has become a household name in Chinese animation.

Chen Dong didn't follow this drama in his previous life. After all, he was already an adult and a social animal when it was broadcast. But in this life, he followed it because his son liked to watch it.

Sure enough, after the drama became popular, the movie also came out.

While the two were whispering, Han Shanping had finished his speech on the stage. Seeing that everyone else had come forward to toast, Chen Dong and Ning Hao filled their glasses and came forward to say some words of blessing.

Of course, during this process, the next chairman of China Film Group, La Peikang, did not forget to get close to Chen Dong and others.

Everyone understood what he meant, but since this was Han Shanping's farewell party, some things couldn't be said now.

After toasting each other, Chen Dong and Ning Hao left China Film Corporation somewhat tipsy.

Then they went back to their own homes and found their own... wives.

This year's Bazaar Star Charity Night will be held on October 10th. It is still October 7nd now, so Chen Dong still has five days to prepare.

But in fact, there is nothing to prepare. The most they need to do is to bring one or two items to the auction to show off their talents when they attend the auction.

Liu Yifei wanted to discuss this topic with Chen Dong tonight, but seeing him sleeping soundly, she forgot about it the next day.

Chen Dong was even less anxious, because this matter was not urgent...

However, the daily box office of "Beijing Meets Seattle" started to rise due to word of mouth.

The box office on the first day was over 1900 million, on the second day it was 2500 million, on the third day it exceeded 3000 million, followed by 3700 million, 4300 million, and 5000 million.

Of course, in addition to the role of word of mouth, the continued high box office of this movie is also due to the hard work of Xue Xiaolu, Liu Dehua, Xin Zilei and other main creative teams in traveling to every city these days to perform, which is a key factor.

As for "Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame" which was released at the same time, although the total box office exceeded "Beijing Meets Seattle" by 100 million, this movie, like its first one, has mixed reviews online.

The most direct impact is that the box office potential is obviously lacking in stamina. For example, the daily box office champion, which had been won for five consecutive days, was snatched away by "Beijing Meets Seattle".

Some media even predicted that Xue Xiaolu's film might come from behind and surpass Xu Ke's "The Mysterious Dragon King".

"Honey, do you think it will be over?"

"What will be super?"

"Teacher Xue's movie box office."

"Oh, it's possible."

Chen Dong's thoughts were obviously not on this issue. He was thinking about what item he should bring to the Bazaar Charity Gala tomorrow.

Liu Yifei heard the perfunctory tone in his voice and looked over. She saw her husband frowning and searching for something in the house. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are you looking for?"

Chen Dong did not hide it: "I was thinking about what kind of item I should prepare for the Bazaar Gala tomorrow."

After hearing this, Liu Yifei couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "I saw you were not in a hurry at all the past two days, and I thought you were planning to go empty-handed like in previous years." "So you have already prepared something?" Chen Dong looked at his wife curiously.

"Of course."

"What have you prepared?"

"A limited edition designer bag and a pair of crystal shoes, both sponsored by my previous international brand."

"Huo, you don't plan to cooperate with them anymore."

“The company was acquired, and I signed an endorsement contract with the company that acquired it.”

"..." Chen Dong didn't know what to say for a moment and could only give his wife a thumbs up.

Liu Yifei raised her chin proudly and asked, "Husband, what about you?"

"I don't know. How about you help me think about it, wife?"

Liu Yifei thought for a while but couldn't think of any good items. Only then did she realize how practical her husband was. He neither collected antiques, calligraphy and paintings, nor did he dabble in tobacco and alcohol collections. Perhaps the most expensive item in the house related to his interests and hobbies was the set of golden nanmu tea sets, which he bought the year before last for tens of millions.

But it is impossible to donate this set of tea sets to tomorrow's Bazaar Charity Gala.

Suddenly, Liu Yifei had an idea.

"Hubby, you're a director, you can auction off your previous movie manuscripts or storyboards, they should be worth collecting."

Chen Dong did not comment on his wife's suggestion, but the so-called collection value was actually a favor that needed to be repaid.

In this case, he thought why not be more direct, for example... auction off a leading actor in Dongcheng Pictures' next film. Of course, this has a prerequisite, which is that the actor and the role must be suitable. If not, then move on to the next film.

After hearing Chen Dong's idea, Liu Yifei opened her mouth slightly in surprise, then curved her eyebrows and nodded slightly, saying, "It sounds interesting, but isn't it a little too direct?"

"There's nothing wrong with being more direct. Besides, in the past two years, even advertising space at Bazaar has been auctioned off, so it makes sense for me to auction off a role."

Chen Dong continued, "Besides, a play has to find actors anyway. I just booked a leading actor in advance, so it doesn't seem like I've lost anything."

"What if it doesn't fit?"

"Didn't I make it clear just now? If it's not suitable, then move on to the next one."

Liu Yifei was completely convinced by Chen Dong, and then smiled and said, "I think there will be a lot of people willing to bid for this spot tomorrow, because I am a little tempted."

"Why are you so excited? You are the first one to choose the role in any of my plays."

"I mean if I wasn't your wife."

"Haha, then I will definitely arrange a female lead role for you, and I will play the male lead."

"Do we need to arrange a lot of kissing scenes, or even sex scenes?"

"Yes, yes, you are quite conscious."

Liu Yifei suddenly got into the role, threw herself into Chen Dong's arms, and said in a soft voice, "Director, let's have a tryout now."

Chen Dong: "..."

……

The next day.

The 11th Bazaar Star Charity Night was held at the China World Trade Center Hotel in the capital.

In the afternoon, a long red carpet was laid outside the hotel.

Media reporters from all over the country and fans who came to see the event crowded into the open space on both sides of the red carpet.

After the red carpet starts, luxury cars slowly drive past the hotel entrance, but they will stop for dozens of seconds, allowing star actors or business people dressed in glamorous clothes to get out of the car and walk onto the red carpet to the flowers, applause and countless spotlights.

Chen Dong and Liu Yifei naturally came together. What was different from the treatment enjoyed by the guests before and after them was that as soon as they got off the car, thunderous cheers broke out at the scene.

"Sissi, you are so beautiful."

"Director Chen, your wife is so beautiful."

"Thank you."

"Director Chen, I want to have a baby with you."

"Ahhh, I finally saw the living Fairy Sister. I'm so excited."

"Director Chen, I'm a fan of yours. Please ask the lady boss to sign an autograph for me."

"..."

After dealing with this group of excited fans, Chen Dong continued to hold his wife's hand and walked forward.

The spotlights on both sides kept flashing on their faces and the sound of shutter clicks was heard in their ears, but they had long been accustomed to it.

"Welcome Director Chen and Yifei, please sign your names in the guest book."

"Thank you."

After signing their names, the two brand hosts wanted to keep Chen Dong and his wife there for some interviews and photo shoots, but the guests behind them had already arrived. Chen Dong simply waved, then took his wife's hand and walked directly towards the venue of the party.

Because this segment is specially arranged for the sponsoring brands, the host who represents the interests of the brands often presents a more realistic experience to the audience, such as praising the powerful and trampling on the weak. In fact, this has nothing to do with the host, it is the requirement of the brands. They only care about traffic, so of course it is more realistic.

Precisely because of this, most well-known hosts are generally not willing to take this job.

When Chen Dong and Liu Yifei stepped into the venue, the artists under his company had already come in.

Even Pan Yueming and Dilraba Dilmurat, who were filming in Thailand, appeared at the charity gala.

In fact, Jiang Wen also came back, but he did not attend this Bazaar Charity Gala. As for the purpose of his return, it was to prepare to record the second season of "Extreme Challenge".

Since both directors are not here, the crew of "Detective Chinatown" is naturally on vacation.

There are only two days, today and tomorrow, which means that Chen Dong needs to rush to the crew before the morning of the day after tomorrow.

So his next schedule is to go to Beijing Film Academy tomorrow morning to teach a morning class to Xue Xiaolu's students, and then his wife will teach the afternoon class, because he has already bought a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok, Thailand at 4:30 pm tomorrow.

Jiang Wen, Pan Yueming and Shen Teng, who also did not appear at the charity gala today, will stay to record the first episode of "Extreme Challenge 2". As for Di Lieba, she will fly back on the same flight with her.

……

"Director Chen, you should have prepared items for auction this time, right? Can you satisfy our curiosity first?"

"Don't be impatient, Mr. Wang. It will be more interesting when the answer is revealed later."

"Haha, it looks like a mysterious treasure. I'll wait and see. I believe Director Chen won't let everyone down."

(End of this chapter)