Diamond company shoots commercials, you shoot Titanic

Chen Xiao counted it.

It was 160 million, a little more than he thought.

At the same time, a chat message popped up on the top of the phone.

Uncle Zhang:"Xiao Chen, last month's box office and diamond share should have arrived. After tax, you can take it with confidence. In the future, Titanic will be charged on various platforms and will be released overseas. I estimate that I will remit money to you every month, so please pay attention to it."

""Well, thank you, Uncle Zhang."

After replying the message, Chen Xiao opened the text message and stared at the string of numbers.

It is estimated that there are 200 million before tax deduction.

The tax rate in this world is relatively low, so the deduction is not very obvious. In the previous world, it can be directly deducted to 100 million.

I won't calculate it in detail, it's a headache, just wait for the money to arrive.

160 million.

Hiss -

I suddenly want to spend money.

But what can I buy?

Buy a house?

What if I win a villa in January? I will live in it forever.

Let's get another car.

The cool Maybach is still a bit high-profile. I am often stopped by reporters recently.

Change to a low-key one.

The Hongqi, which is made in Taiwan, is not too eye-catching when driving in the capital.

Then I will take my parents to have a good meal tonight.

Wait until the evening of the 19th, when the training is over, and then treat the crew to a meal.

A car plus two big meals.

The desire to spend money is finally satisfied.

I feel relaxed and happy!

After a simple plan, Chen Xiao turned off the text messages and opened the memo.

Deleted the plan of"rehearsing from November 23 to November 30".

During the training period, the actors basically understood it and had a simple rehearsal, so there was no need to rehearse it on the spot.

The ancient street is also about to be completed.

After the training, take a day off, go to Cannes on the 21st, and come back on the 22nd. On the 23rd, we will start filming"Farewell My Concubine"》！

……

Six days passed quickly.

It was November 21, the last day of the Cannes Film Festival. It was

5:30 pm in the evening of F country.

In the southern coastal city of Cannes, there is a huge square on the seaside avenue.

A red carpet was rolled out from the middle of the square and extended to the front of the Cannes Film Festival Palace. Climb up the steps and enter the Film Festival Palace.

There were three steps on both sides of the red carpet, and media from various countries stood on them.

There was a lot of noise and flash lights flashing continuously.

Three black cars drove into the square.

The first car opened the door, and Leo and Vince got out one after another. As soon as the two got out of the car, they attracted the attention of countless people present. The media in the distance also prepared cameras and looked at the two expectantly.

As a film in the main competition unit,"Titanic" has been screened five times at the Cannes Film Palace for the jury, filmmakers, and film investors to watch.

In the second half of the 12-day film festival, the international reputation of"Titanic" rose rapidly. Many international media paid close attention to the leading actors.

The door of the next car opened, and a mature middle-aged man got out and waved to everyone.

This person is Zeng Wei, and many media also recognize him.

The actress Kai Xi, who plays Molly, also got out of the car.

Then, the third car drove up.

The door opened, and the actor who plays Carl got out of the car.

Leo and others came over. After the five people greeted each other, they looked into the car.

The media were all confused. Who are these five people waiting for?

They were the only five people present a few days ago.

There was also an uncle from the production company.

Does the uncle from the production company also want to get on the red carpet?

No way, sir...

Just then, a tall young man got out of the car, with a calm smile on his face, and greeted the other five people.

Most foreign film and television people had a question mark in their minds.

Who is this?

Everyone quickly searched the content of the movie in their minds, trying to remember what role he played.

But they couldn't remember it at all. It was probably a supporting role, right? Like a violinist, the fifth mate who went back to save people, etc.

Since it was a supporting role, everyone didn't think much about it and continued to focus on Leo and Wens.

But the next scene made countless foreign media stunned.

Six people walked on the red carpet and separated.

The"supporting role" walked in front.

Leo and Vince walked on both sides of him obediently, one on the left and one on the right, slightly behind him, and stepped onto the red carpet.

Soon, some foreign media reacted. They had checked the photo of the director of"Titanic".

The director in the photo looked too young.

They thought it was a photoshopped picture and didn't take it too seriously.

But now the one walking in front of the hero and heroine is the chief director in the photo!

It's the original photo?!

In an instant, the murmurs of"chief director" and"chief director and screenwriter" in various languages sounded quickly.

Countless cameras quickly aimed at Chen Xiao, and the shutters clicked.

The group walked to the center of the red carpet, stopped, smiled at the reporters on the left and right, and continued to walk towards the Film Palace.

Five minutes later, everyone walked into the venue and walked towards their seats.

When they were about to reach their seats, Chen Xiao saw Wang Zhan who had already sat down.

"Mr. Wang, long time no see." Chen Xiao smiled and sat next to him.

Wang Zhan turned his head and saw it was him. He laughed,"You little brat, I thought you weren't coming. I've been caught by reporters these days and asked where the director is. Where is the director? Is it fun to be mysterious?"

Chen Xiao shrugged,"I work for the country, and I have nothing to do here, just to be interviewed, I might as well do some creation."

Wang Zhan glanced at him, waved his hand, and snorted and laughed,"It's up to you. I won't chat with you anymore. I want to enjoy every moment sitting here."

He raised his head slightly, like a Taoist priest comprehending nature, sitting upright and looking forward.

It seems that he is savoring every corner of the hall and carefully feeling the feeling of sitting here.

Chen Xiao looked at him and wanted to laugh, but he could understand.

Mr. Wang has invested in movies all his life.

Cannes Film Palace is one of his dreams, right?

"Mr. Wang, are you looking forward to the awards ceremony?"

Wang Zhan shook his head,"No. You are the one who is waiting for the awards ceremony, right? I advise you not to think too much. It's good to be here. Just enjoy the present moment."

In recent days, the media from various countries in Cannes have given good reviews to"Titanic", but he did not dare to have any expectations.

After all, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

But in his heart, he still more or less hopes to win an award, any one will do.

Although any one is difficult.

If the biggest hope is, it should be the first award-the Golden Camera Award.

This award is also called the Director's Debut Award, which is awarded to the most outstanding debut among the participating films, regardless of the unit.

《Titanic just meets the requirements!

But... I dare not think about it.

Let's just enjoy the present.

At this time, it was almost midnight in China.

Countless fans were watching the live broadcast of the Cannes Film Festival awards ceremony and closing ceremony in front of their mobile phones or computers.

In a residential area near the Ministry of Culture.

Li Zhiming was reading the policy draft submitted by his subordinates under the desk lamp.

Dongdong, there was a knock on the study door.

""Come in."

A woman in her fifties pushed the door open and asked,"Honey, aren't you coming to the Cannes Film Festival? The winners will be announced soon, and the awards ceremony will only last an hour."

"Not interested, just take a look, I'll continue reading the documents."Li Zhiming said calmly

"Oh." His wife closed the door.

The study suddenly became quiet.

Li Zhiming picked up the document again.

Two or three minutes later, he threw the document on the table and leaned back.

Go and see?

But the probability of winning is too small, a waste of time and feelings.

Li Zhiming sat up and sighed.

Forget it, forget it, don't expect it.

How old are you? Still have fantasies about such an almost impossible thing.

Li Zhiming picked up the pen and continued to scribble on the document.

But two minutes later, another scene popped up in his mind.——

《Titanic wins Caméra d'Or

《The reputation of"Farewell My Concubine" also rose with the tide. It was widely praised in China. Almost everyone in the country watched it. It even went international!

Peking opera culture has not only revived, but also spread overseas.

Thinking of this, Li Zhiming's mouth corners slightly raised.

It's exciting to think about it!

But reality...

When he thought of the word reality, Li Zhiming was like a deflated ball, and the smile on his mouth corners disappeared instantly.

Forget it, people should not have illusions.