Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 42 - Ambassador?

At seven o'clock in the evening, the crew of "A Good Show" organized a "shabu-shabu dinner" in the back garden of the chartered Yakushima Kota Resort, and the gong started on time.

But everyone's attention is elsewhere.

Just now, Yakushima Town Mayor (Mayor) Yamane Yu and Assistant Mayor (Deputy Mayor) Yoshiguchi Akira accompanied the new deputy governor of Kagoshima Prefecture (Senior Official Agency for Culture, Sports and Tourism Exchange) Xiang Tan Yuki to meet and negotiate with Chen Yu .

This was considered the second meeting between the two parties. Xiangtan Yuji made a surprise attack without knowing it beforehand. Chen Yu and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Japan wanted to take advantage of this time difference and information gap to achieve their goals.

"We hope that Mr. Chen can take some time to help shoot a mini-documentary about the tourist landscape of Kagoshima Prefecture."

Now 37 years old, Deputy Governor Xiangtan Yuki, who studied at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States, communicated with Chen Yu in extremely fluent English.

If this matter can be negotiated, it will be a huge boost and good improvement for the economic development of Kagoshima County and the future prospects of all administrative staff of the county office.

So as soon as he came up, the young politician used the trick of "exorbitant asking price" to make Chen Yu say "repay the money on the ground".

After all, there are so many cultural and natural landscapes in Kagoshima Prefecture. There are nineteen cities, eight counties, and twenty-four towns and villages, large and small. If you want to take pictures carefully, even three months cannot cover them all, let alone Chen Yu Twenty I will leave Japan on the 1st and return to China to celebrate the Spring Festival.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Xiangtan Yuki. I'm afraid my schedule won't allow me to provide you with this help."

Chen Yu did not follow the routine and "lower the price" first. As a world-class boxing champion, he chose to refuse directly.

Anyway, there are no Chinese embassy or consulate personnel around, so he doesn't need to use diplomatic rhetoric.

Chen Yu has his own pride, but he cannot express it due to factors such as the political environment and cultural traditions in China.

Now that he is abroad, Chen Yu has long since unlocked his seal and begun to enjoy the "privileges" of speaking and doing things that a world-class boxing champion should have.

Xiangtan Yuji was already prepared for Chen Yu's rejection. Since Chen Yu didn't take the initiative to give in, he would step back a little and then test Chen Yu.

The main officials of the Japanese capital, provinces, prefectures and counties were not appointed directly by the cabinet but were elected through local elections.

Therefore, as a senior official, Xiangtan Yuki didn't think there was anything wrong with him "licking" Chen Yu.

After all, his political future will be more secure if he wins over Chen Yu.

This is similar to the fact that European and American politicians are very willing to go to watch Chen Yu compete in person.

Voters are after Chen Yu, so I am also a die-hard fan of Chen Yu, and I will use this identity to canvass votes at the appropriate moment.

In this way, even if Chen Yu will not expressly support me, I can still secretly enjoy the many benefits brought by this welfare.

European and American voters are sometimes so cute or willful.

When the "big pie" drawn by the candidates is similar, he or she is likely to vote for you because you like Chen Yu.

For example, in March 2015, Matthias Placzek, the governor of the German state of Brandenburg, successfully obtained an additional % of public infrastructure maintenance and funding from the state parliament in the name of inviting Chen Yu to play a game in Potsdam. Remodeling budget.

"Mr. Chen, we know that you will return to China on the 21st, so can you use two days to record a documentary about the scenery of Yakushima?"

Xiangtan Yuki poured a glass of juice for Chen Yu, and Chen Yu politely pushed the chocolate dessert to his hand.

Xiangtan Yuki's move hinted that he was "talking" about this matter as a "friend".

Rather than "talking" about this project from a business perspective.

Huang Bo, who accompanied Chen Yu, and the three executive producers would look at each other and come up with different ideas.

But whether it can be converted into an actual plan for implementation depends on Chen Yu agreeing to the deputy governor's proposal.

Chen Yu pursed his thin lips and turned to look at Huang Bo, who looked calm.

Then he turned around and made a "pause" gesture to Xiangtan Yuki.

"I need to talk to my crew about this matter. After all, I came to Japan at their invitation." Chen Yu raised his juice and touched it lightly with Prime Minister Tan Yongji.

Xiangtan Yuki and Yamane Yu, together with Akira Yoshiguchi, stood up and asked Huang Bo if he could join the "hot pot dinner" of the crew of "A Good Show".

Because there was Chen Yu behind him, Huang Bo said it was okay without being humble or arrogant.

But he was not big enough to ask Wang Xun to accompany a senior official, a mayor, a deputy mayor and nine entourages.

Chen Yu sent Xiangtan Yuki and his party outside the pavilion and then came back and said to the three executive producers of "A Good Show":

"This is a great opportunity to solidify my popularity in Japan and expand my influence in Southeast Asia."

Chen Yu lowered his head slightly and raised his eyes, slowly scanning the three of them one by one with an aggressive gaze.

Because of the presence of Pacquiao in Southeast Asia, Chen Yu has never been able to completely spread the situation there.

In the bidding for the venue of each of Chen Yu's matches, except for the three places on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, which have always been indifferent, it is the bottom dollar in Southeast Asia that makes Chen Yu and UFC the most dissatisfied.

"Maybe you don't understand, but I can't bear to be stepped on by an old guy who retired from politics, so you'd better negotiate immediately to come up with a plan that is compatible with the proposal of the Deputy Governor of Kagoshima and does not harm your interests."

Chen Yu recognized Pacquiao's hard power, but he also wanted to kick him off the "altar".

In fact, Pacquiao has not officially retired, but after the "Fight of the Century" in May 2015, he stopped appearing in the boxing ring and focused on politics as a member of the Philippine Congress.

Seeking fairer social welfare benefits for the middle class and professional athletes in the Philippines.

When Pacquiao was running for the Philippine Senate in 2016, Chen Yu recorded a VCR at his request to help his "idol" canvass votes.

It is said that in January 2014, when Chen Yu was at the peak of his career, Emmanuel organized the "Fighting and Boxing: Gemini Fight" between Chen Yu and Pacquiao. At that time, this plan attracted Shell, Mobil, and Ferrari to decide to jointly invest US$ million to jointly promote and co-brand the name.

However, the top promotion companies of UFC and Pacquiao work for the purpose of protecting their respective "golden brands".

I did not agree with the "ultimate showdown between boxing and fighting" that was once anticipated by the whole world.

"Brother Bo, please listen to my ideas first. Your people will be used to shoot the documentary promoting Yakushima tourism, including the actors from "A Good Show" who can make guest appearances in it."

Chen Yu didn't want to know how Xiangtan Yuji learned that he would leave Japan on the 21st.

Perhaps it was the rumor spread by Sony;

Perhaps it was Yin Manuel’s unintentional revelation;

But it may also have been leaked by "A Good Show".

"Can Japan agree to play like this?" Huang Bo was certainly very satisfied with the plan.

According to Huang Bo's point of view, leading his team to shoot tourism promotional videos for foreign governments is a completely different experience from taking money to work on movies in scenic spots.

Moreover, according to Chen Yu's idea, Huang Bo can also use this travel promotional film to advertise "A Good Show".

Although it cannot be directly implanted blatantly, the four words "Director Huang Bo" are enough.

Chen Yu and Huang Bo are both representatives of the action group. After all, if you wait until everything is ready before cooking, you will not be rushed in time.

So when Xiangtan Yuki, who had already prepared a plan and brought professionals to the scene, entered the pavilion, the two parties immediately began to study related shooting issues.

In fact, the Kagoshima Prefectural Office has wanted to invite an international giant to speak for the county’s rich tourism resources a long time ago.

However, after research, people in Kagoshima generally believe that it is best to find a superstar with a local household registration, or a superstar in sports, film and television, or music who is Japanese nationality. At least he must meet the requirement that his birthplace is "Asia" .

Not only is South Korea's "national pride" strange, even Japan sometimes gets sick.

At first, the Kagoshima Prefectural Office came into contact with "Mobile Great Wall" Yao Ming, but the latter always had a "chivalrous spirit" in his heart and would not accept this job even if he was matched by mobile communications.

Then the former deputy governor (senior official) of Kagoshima went to the United States to discuss with Pacquiao.

The Filipino boxing champion did not dismiss people with just one sentence like Yao Ming.

However, Pacquiao proposed an additional condition that the contract be signed once a year, which was unacceptable to the Kagoshima Prefectural Office.

Then in October 2014, the former deputy governor of Kagoshima rushed to Houston to discuss cooperation with Chen Yu.

But at that time, Chen Yu only had one thing in mind: winning the UFC lightweight gold belt. The teams from both sides just sat down and drank a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice before going back to their homes.

Then in August 2015, Xiangdan Yuji approached Son Heung-min, who was debuting in the Premier League, to discuss cooperation.

But I don’t know how this matter was revealed by the Korean media and it was dangerous for Son Heung-min to retire early.

"You can go shoot with the camera crew tomorrow. Tonight, the professional legal team from the United States will set off to Japan to ensure that they help you get the contract. But to be honest, the contract drawn up by the Kagoshima Prefectural Office is really not good at all." Picky].”

Emmanuel, who was currently in the Niccolo Hotel in Furong District, Star City, Hunan Province, smacked his lips and said.

In this two-year contract, Chen Yu only received a symbolic service fee of one dollar.

However, the Kagoshima Prefectural Office has promised to invest a lot of energy and material resources in promotion in Southeast Asia to help Chen Yu expand his influence and thus check and balance Pacquiao.

In fact, Emmanuel feels that Chen Yu is a bit too paranoid in his pursuit of supremacy in the fighting world.

Based on Chen Yu's current achievements and popularity in the world, he is already the de facto "number one" in the fighting world.

He can even be called one of the "most successful UFC fighters" in the new century.

But Chen Yu obviously wants to turn himself into an "unsurpassable" one before retiring.

This is why when Emmanuel persuaded Chen Yu to first go to the Chinese entertainment industry to find a way to live a "normal" life after leaving the octagonal cage, and then return to the European and American markets, he agreed without hesitation.

Because the Chinese, European and American entertainment circles allow Chen Yu to continue to enjoy the cheers and unlimited admiration under the lights, in the camera, and in the applause as if he were in an octagonal cage.

"So would you mind being [Kagoshima Tourism Ambassador] and also serving as Milan City's [Chinese Cultural Exchange Ambassador]? My friend."

Emmanuel deliberately ignored that Chen Yu only had a junior high school diploma.

Chen Yu waved to the lovely maid and handsome male maid in swimsuits at the resort, which elicited a chorus of cooing and bowing greetings.

It would be okay if he was appointed as the "Italian Cultural Exchange Ambassador", but as the "Chinese Cultural Exchange Ambassador" this would make Chen Yu somewhat lacking in confidence.

In my previous life in China, I didn’t study well because I was focused on fighting;

I have finally made some progress in this life. At least I went to junior high school in the United States.

Just like what Qingquan Guo Baishi, a big domestic V, said on Weibo: As a world-class boxing champion, Chen Yu is quite good except for doting on Reba too much and having no culture.

What's even more irritating is that Reba also mobilized Jiaxing's colleagues to give him praise!

"In addition, contact your friends in South America and South Africa. This will benefit you a lot and even make you enviable when you participate in that variety show after the Spring Festival."

Emmanuel yelled at Chen Yu before hanging up the phone.

　3396, I hope you can interact with each other more and ask for further reading (the editor lady asked me to say this)
　　
　
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