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

Chapter 84 Taking Liu Yifei and her daughter to the United States (please subscribe!)
  Chen Dong still bought the courtyard house for 3.8 million as the old man said.

Miss Liu was right. Buying a house was a big deal, and it was impossible for Chen Dong not to inform his family.

"How much did it cost?" came my mother's voice on the phone.

"380."

There was silence for a while, and then he said again: "Okay, just buy it, it's a living thing anyway, but Xiao Chen, don't spend it randomly if you have money, you know?"

"Mom, you know..."

I chatted with my parents for about ten minutes before hanging up the phone.

Tuk-tuk-tuk~
  While surfing the Internet in the office, he suddenly heard a knock on the door. Chen Dong looked up at the door and shouted "Come in."

The person who came in was Lu Yang. He adjusted his glasses and said, "Director Chen, the post-editing of "Xiu Chun Knife" has been completed. Everyone hopes that you will go over and check it to see if there is anything that needs to be modified."

"It's pretty fast." Chen Dong thought it would take another three to five days. Looking at Lu Yang again, he saw that he had heavy dark circles under his eyes. He must have stayed up late and worked overtime in the past two days. He stood up with a smile and patted his shoulder: " Thank you for your hard work! Let’s go and see together.”

When he and Lu Yang came to the post-production editing room, Chen Dong also encouraged the editors with a few words, and then began to sit down and pull the film.

There were some minor flaws, but they were not serious. Chen Dong pointed them out on the spot, and the editor corrected them on the spot.

"Okay, brothers, you have worked hard during this period. I promise that this year's year-end bonus will be increased to six months' salary."

"Ouch, Director Chen is so awesome."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

"Director Chen, I love you."

The reason why Chen Dong is so proud is not only because everyone works hard, but also because the company's performance this year is really good.

Not to mention "The Tuner", the box office of "Stone" alone earned him nearly 40 million.

There is also "Inception". Even though this movie has not been officially approved, Chen Dong has already made millions in advance, and it is still US dollars.

"Are those people in the editing room crazy? What are they shouting about?"

In the same building, employees from other departments heard the howling coming from the editing room and couldn't help but become curious.

"It seems to be thanking Director Chen."

"Probably Director Chen promised them some benefits."

Zhong Lifang also heard the sound, came out of the office, looked at the people talking about it, and said with a smile: "Don't be envious, everyone has a year-end bonus this year, and it is at least three months' salary."

Zhong Lifang dared to say this because she had already discussed it with Chen Dong before.

Sure enough, after she finished speaking, there was a howling sound here.

The investors of "Xiu Chun Knife" include Dongcheng Pictures, China Film, Wanda, Enlight and Tangren.

Now that the sample film is out, it is natural to organize a film viewing meeting for investors, as well as a financial report from the producer on the film's investment.

Chen Dong asked Zhong Lifeng to contact the other four companies, and also invited Chen Xi to look at the financial statements she made.

The time is set for a week later.

During this period, R's Kadokawa Pictures sent him a list of actors for the role of tycoon Saito.

"Ken Watanabe..." murmuring this name and looking at the other person's photo, Chen Dong couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the inertia of history is really powerful.

Yes, this is the actor who played the tycoon Saito in the original work of Chen Dong's "Memory".

He sent an email back to the other party, meaning it was no problem.

On the same day, Warner also sent him an email.

It turns out that the cakes over there have been distributed, and the email sent was to invite him and his team to come over to set up the movie project and prepare for the launch.

Just relying on Chen Dong's team to participate in such a large project is actually a bit dwarfed, but he can borrow people from China Film and Wanda.

After all, these two companies are also investors.

……

11 month 7 day.

Representatives from China Film, Enlight, Wanda and Tangren sat in the screening hall of Dongcheng Pictures. On the screen in front of them, the sample film of "Xiu Chun Knife" was playing.

"Guys, how do you feel after reading it? Please give us an evaluation."

When Chen Dong saw the end credits appear, he walked to the door and turned on the light, then looked at Han Dong and others with a smile.

"Yes, the fighting scenes are exciting and the plot is not too slow. It is very different from the martial arts movies I remember." Han Shanping was the first to comment.

Then Wang Changtian said:

"The picture is very beautiful, not only the chivalry in the world, but also the battles in the temple and the love between children. If I were a viewer, I think I would be willing to pay for this movie ticket."

"Yes, and every character has a memory point." Cai Yinong said: "Like me, after watching the movie, I not only remembered the handsomeness and coolness of the male protagonist Huang Xiaoming, but also the sassiness and beauty of the female protagonist Liu Yifei. Jing Yichuan's entanglement, Grand Duke Wei Zhongxian's femininity... and even Ding Xiu's unique line 'You have to pay more'."

Chen Dong looked at Cai Yinong and heard her continue: "As Director Chen said, although "Xiu Chun Dao" is a martial arts movie, it is different from traditional martial arts movies. Perhaps this is the future of this genre. .”

"I personally agree with Mr. Cai's previous analysis, but the last sentence is too strong." Chen Dong waved his hand and added in a joking tone: "If the movie fails to support the box office, then I will not be spit on. Xingzi will be sprayed to death."

Ye Ning also said at this time: "Director Chen is too humble. With the quality of "Xiu Chun Knife", I think it will not be a big problem to return the money at the box office."

"Haha, I hope so."

Chen Dong also believes that there is not much pressure to repay the cost of this movie.

Naturally, he didn't feel any pressure, because from the moment the movie was approved, Chen Dong didn't expect it to achieve a high box office.

The reason why I took this photo in the first place was
  One is to make a martial arts movie, which is every boy’s dream when he was a child.

The second reason is to flatter Miss Liu... This is obvious.

At this time, Han Shanping raised the issue of schedule.

"What kind of schedule does Director Chen plan to choose for "Xiu Chun Dao"?"

"This... the movie hasn't been submitted for review yet, and I haven't thought about this issue." Chen Dong answered truthfully.

"Haha, Director Chen doesn't want to send it away for prizes first."

Han Shanping thought about the same question he asked after the screening of "The Tuner" last year. At that time, Chen Dong said that he would send it to the Berlin International Film Festival to compete for awards.

"It doesn't seem impossible."

This was not said by Chen Dong, but by Wang Changtian.

"Director Wang is sure that the three major film festivals will accept films of this kind?"

"Ha...Does Director Chen only have eyes for the three major film festivals in Europe?"

Wang Changtian smiled and said: "There are still golden roosters in the country, oh, next year it will be Baihua's turn, and Huabiao, as well as the golden horse over there, the golden statue of Xiangjiang, or Busan in Bangzi Country, or Tokyo in the small days. …”

"What Mr. Wang means is that movies with a theme like "Xiu Chun Knife" have become very popular at these film festivals you mentioned?"

"Uh... that doesn't seem to be possible, but you can still give it a try. Just like Director Chen's "Those Years", didn't it win you a Best Actor Award?"

"Director Wang, please correct me. It's the Outstanding Actor Award. There's still a big difference between the two awards, haha."

But as Wang Changtian said, when you sign up for these film festivals, you can give "Xiuchungdao" to try. Anyway, winning the award will be earned.

Speaking of this, Chen Dong brought the topic back to the schedule: "Forget it this year's Lunar New Year movie. Firstly, there is not enough time. Secondly, everyone knows that this year's Lunar New Year movie not only has Director Chen's "The Promise", but also Director Zhang Yimou's "A Thousand Miles Alone" and "Embroidered Spring Knife" will most likely die if you try them, so let's put them next year, after mid-January, or February or March."

Han Shanping nodded: "Okay, I'll go back and check next year's film schedule to prevent it from colliding with imported films."

"Haha, the relationship is naturally good."

Cai Yinong's eyes widened, could he talk about favoritism so casually?
  Filmmakers really know how to play!

After that, everyone went to the conference room next door to listen to the financial report of the film by the producer Chen Xi.

……

At noon, Chen Dong served as host and invited everyone to have lunch, and Wang Changtian and Cai Yinong left one after another.

Han Shanping and Ye Ning continued to return to Dongcheng Pictures, and the three companies discussed the manpower needed for the team of the "Inception" project.

"When does Director Chen plan to go to the United States?"

After the team's roster was assigned, Han Shanping was concerned about the time issue.

"As soon as possible. It mainly depends on when Director Han and Mr. Ye will send the personnel I need, haha."

"Okay, I'll prepare this after I get back."

After the matter was settled, Han Shanping and Ye Ning stood up and left. After all, they were equally busy with their own work.

In just two days, the two companies allocated the team manpower Chen Dong needed, and the efficiency was quite high.

On the same day, the opening ceremony of the 25th Golden Rooster Film Festival was held in Sanya, and a lot of news appeared online.

Chen Dong was very busy that day, so he didn't pay much attention.

……

On November 11, some media photographed Chen Dong appearing at the airport with a large number of people, accompanied by not only the people behind the scenes, but also Liu Yifei's mother and daughter.

This can't be a coincidence, it can only be that Liu Yifei got the second female lead in "Inception".

Suddenly, the scandal between the two appeared online again.

Xiangjiang, the crew of "Baby Project".

Yang Mi looked at the news on the Internet and didn't know what it felt like. Anyway, it was sour.

"Don't look at it, Yi Fei is probably Director Chen's girlfriend, otherwise I wouldn't spare no effort to praise her."

Zeng Jia came over, patted Yang Mi on the shoulder, and comforted her.

"I still want to surpass her, is there no hope?" Yang Mi muttered softly, more like she was speaking to herself.

"Who said that? Unless that girl has always been Director Chen's girlfriend, there is still a great chance for you, Mi Mi, to rise to the top." Zeng Jia seemed to be making a joke, but it planted a seed in Yang Mi's heart. .

"Okay, don't worry about "Inception". Manager Zhong just called me and told me that I had picked up the female lead in a TV series for you."

"Really?" Yang Mi suddenly became energetic.

"Can I still lie to you about this, or do you think Manager Zhong will lie to me about this?"

"I'm too excited, Sister Jia, what TV series is it?"

"It's from Zhouyi, it's called "Eight Formations of Gods and Ghosts"."

Naturally, this was Yang Mi's first time hearing about the "Eight Formations of Gods and Ghosts", but that didn't matter.

The important thing is that she heard clearly that this is Zhouyi's TV series, and she is the female lead.

"Sister Jia, do you have a script?" Yang Mi was excited for a while, but still couldn't calm down.

"Why are you so anxious? Your role in "Baby Project" has not been completed yet. What? You still want to participate in it?"

"Ah? No, no, I am a young actor who is not even considered a third-tier actor. How can I be qualified to play a role? I was just a little excited when I heard that I was about to play the leading female role."

Not just Yang Mi, but all the actresses who had previously had fantasies about the role of Sophie sighed after seeing the news.

People from the Tang Dynasty... Liu Sisi was also watching the news in a daze at the moment. Even when Hu Ge came to her side, she didn't hear anything.

"What are you thinking about? You're so lost in thought."

"Ah?" Liu Sisi was startled by the sudden sound. She turned around and saw Hu Ge, reached out and slapped him, and said angrily: "Are you walking silently? You scared me to death." "Is this your fault? It's obviously your fault. You are so absorbed in watching it." After saying that, Hu Ge leaned down and got close to the computer screen, "What are you looking at? I'll take a look too."

Liu Sisi moved her body and suddenly asked in a low voice while Hu Ge was browsing the news: "Is she really that good?"

"What did you say?" Hu Ge's attention was all focused on the words on the Internet, but he didn't quite hear Liu Sisi's question clearly.

"It's nothing." Liu Sisi was no longer willing to say it a second time.

The company created her as a young Liu Yifei, but she was actually quite resistant in her heart.

After all, who doesn’t want to be themselves?

Of course, she was somewhat unconvinced.

I had also imagined in my heart that one day I would become popular with her, and I would reintroduce myself to the media: "My name is Liu Sisi!"

But now, after seeing the news, she didn't even have the courage to fantasize.

I feel like I have to live under that girl's halo my whole life.

It was precisely because of this that she felt very depressed.

Hu Ge is a relatively straight man, but he is not the hopeless one.

"Are you OK?"

"It's okay." Liu Sisi forced a smile on her face.

"Don't compare with her. Yifei has director Chen... ahem, the company is going to make a TV series next year called "Young General of the Yang Family", and Sister Cai said that you should play the leading female role."

"Ok, I know."

"Then do you know that Dongcheng Pictures also had an idea for this character?"

Liu Sisi doesn't know about this.

She looked at Hu Ge curiously.

"Dongcheng Pictures only has one contracted artist, do you know who it is?"

"It seems to be called Yang Mi..."

"That's right, Dongcheng Pictures wanted the female lead, just for Yang Mi, but Sister Cai didn't agree. What does this mean?"

"What does it mean?" Liu Sisi couldn't follow Hu Ge's thoughts for a while.

"It shows that Sister Cai values ​​you."

Well, in the final analysis, Hu Ge still wanted to comfort Liu Sisi.

It's just that the method he took was not very effective.

……

"Haha, you lost again, hurry up and stick your head out consciously."

"Take it easy."

On the side, Mother Liu watched two childish people playing childish games, and she couldn't help but think of her own youth.

I don't know how long it took, but when she came back to her senses, the two childish people next to her had already calmed down. When she looked back, she saw that they had fallen asleep with their heads touching.

The plane flew in the sky for more than ten hours and finally landed.

People from Warner Bros. came to pick him up, including director Nolan.

"Chen, welcome to America."

Nolan stepped forward and gave Chen Dong a hug. They were already friends.

"Thank you. I knew you would be among the people picking me up after getting off the plane, Nolan."

"Oh, what if I don't come today?"

"Friends are gone, friendships are broken off."

Nolan knew that this was Chen Dong's humor, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "Then I have to thank myself for not being distracted by other things today."

"Haha, just kidding, thank you again, my friend."

After the greetings, Nolan noticed Liu Yifei next to Chen Dong. Without waiting for Chen Dong's introduction, he was surprised and said: "Oh, Chen, is this your girlfriend? She is really a very beautiful girl."

"Nolan, let me introduce to you. Her name is Liu Yifei, and her English name is Crystal. Yes, she is my girlfriend and the dream builder in our movie."

"Hello Miss Crystal, I am Christopher Nolan. You can call me Nolan just like Chen. You are very beautiful. It is his blessing that Chen found you as his girlfriend, haha."

"Thank you, Director Nolan, I think so too." Liu Yifei stretched out her hand and gave Nolan a virtual shake. After finishing, she didn't forget to stick out her tongue at someone, looking like a arrogant 'villain' who has succeeded.

Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter who was chatting and laughing with the great director. Although she knew in her heart that she was taking advantage of Chen Dong's influence, she was also proud of her.

Not far away, there were media reporters taking pictures with their cameras, not only from the United States, but also from China.

In just two hours, relevant news appeared on domestic media websites.

"Director Chen Dong and his team went to the United States with Liu Yifei and her daughter. Warner sent a vice president and Director Nolan to pick them up at the airport."

……

Chen Dong and others were arranged by Warner to rest for one night in a star-rated hotel before picking them up to go to the company the next day.

During the day, it was mainly about the teams from both sides getting to know each other. Of course, Chen Dong also visited Warner Bros. by the way.

My feeling after the visit is that compared to Warner Bros., his Dongcheng Pictures and Future Pictures are just like small workshops.

There's no comparison at all.

Especially those precision instruments used by Warner to produce special effects, which made Chen Dong want to drool just looking at them.

The key point is that with his wealth, he can't afford it... Of course, one or two units is not a problem, but if he wants to buy a complete set of equipment, it is a bit tight.

Tonight, Warner will prepare a reception feast for them.

But the time has not yet come, Chen Dong has returned to the hotel where he stayed.

He doesn't have a makeup artist himself, and he never puts on makeup before going out. At most, he uses facial cleanser when washing his face.

But at this moment, she was rubbing against Miss Liu’s makeup artist.

The main reason is that the process of waiting for someone is too difficult.

Might as well get involved.

"You don't need to put on heavy makeup on me, just light makeup. I can trim my eyebrows. Yes, that's almost it..."

More than ten minutes later, Chen Dong looked at his more refined self in the mirror and nodded secretly.

He waited for another half hour, and Liu Yifei's makeup was finally put on.

"How about it?"

Miss Liu showed it to Chen Dong immediately.

"Want to hear the truth?"

"Ok?"

"I feel you are more beautiful without the disguise than in the disguise."

That's right, Chen Dong still likes Miss Liu's look without makeup. Although she looks beautiful even with makeup, she's a little more refined, but a little less natural.

"Humph, I look better even after putting on makeup."

Although she expressed her dissatisfaction, Miss Liu was actually quite happy at the moment.

After all, Chen Dong's words can also be understood to mean that she is naturally beautiful.

"Let's go, we'll be late if we delay any longer."

"Um……"

The hotel they stayed in was not far from the venue for the reception, and it only took ten minutes to get there by car.

"Chen, if you don't come again, I'm going to call you to hurry you up."

Chen Dong and others entered the banquet, and Director Nolan came over immediately after seeing him.

"Oh! And Crystal, you are even more beautiful than yesterday."

Someone just said that she might as well not wear makeup at all.

So Miss Liu gave Chen Dong another look that only two people could understand.

Chen Dong smiled coquettishly, thinking that this girl is quite vindictive.

"Chen, Crystal, come on, let me introduce you to the other starring actors in "Inception."

"Oh? Nolan, have the starring roles been confirmed?"

"Of course, our efficiency is no slower than yours."

Nolan said, leading them to a group of people.

"Guys, let me introduce to you. This is the screenwriter who created "Inception". Oh, he is also a very good director. He is also one of the directors of "Inception". I think you must I’ve heard his name beforehand…”

When Nolan said this, an actress with brown and black curly hair, wearing a red evening dress and sexy red lips answered: "Director Chen Dong from China."

Then, she stretched out her hand and introduced herself in less fluent Chinese: "I am Marion Cotillard, Director Chen. This is the first time we meet. I have known you for a long time... I have known you for a long time."

"Hello, Miss Marion Cotillard." Chen Dong also reached out and shook hands with the other party.

"Chen, Cotillard plays the Phantom." Director Nolan added on the side.

Chen Dong naturally knew who the Phantom was, the female lead in "Inception".

So as one of the directors, he couldn't help but give some encouragement.

Then he looked at Li Zi who was about to make an introduction, and said first: "Jack."

"Haha, it's me. Welcome Director Chen to the United States."

"Thanks, Leonardo DiCaprio."

This time the smile on Xiao Lizi's face was even brighter.

"I will play the role of Dom Cobb, the dream stealer. Director Chen, please give me your guidance in the future."

"Guidance is out of the question, let's communicate together."

The actor who plays the outpost Arthur is called Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the actor who plays the pretender is called Tom Hardy, and the actor who plays Fisher is called Cillian Murphy... Chen Dong met them one by one and got in touch with them. Say hello.

At the same time, he also introduced Liu Yifei to everyone: "Her name is Crystal, and she is the dream builder in the play."

Director Nolan added again: "Crystal is still Chen's girlfriend."

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but look at Liu Yifei with more attention.

"Chen, you have a very beautiful girlfriend."

Leonardo picked up the wine glass and clinked it with the wine glass in Chen Dong's hand.

(End of this chapter)