Chapter 211: Jiang Wen Seeks Advice
Li Chen's refusal didn't surprise Han Sanping.
After all, Li Chen was now enjoying both fame and fortune.
A classic like dream of the red chamber, which served to bolster one's resume and possessed immense influence, held little appeal for the current Li Chen.
Nevertheless, it was customary to ask, so he did.
Li Chen wasn't someone who didn't appreciate kindness; he understood his meaning.
Li Chen, of course, understood Han Sanping's intention.
So, even though he knew what was going on, he still gave Old Han face.
He didn't expose the fact that Hu Mei had fired three investors.
With the success of the thieves, Liu Yifei was incredibly busy.
Not only did she have to cooperate with the promotion of the thieves, but endorsement events from various brands also came one after another.
As soon as she returned to China, she disappeared from sight.
Li Chen returned to the company.
He rejected the invitation from Hong Kong to submit pieta for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
This greatly disappointed Hong Kong.
Newspaper Report:
"The 30th of this month is the deadline for submitting films for the 80th Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film."
"the warlords, the sun also rises, and "lust, caution" — three Chinese-language films — have successively announced their participation."
"They will represent China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, respectively, in the Oscar race."
"They will compete for a nomination in the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category."
"The Venice Golden Lion-winning film pieta unexpectedly refused to register for the Oscar."
The news of pieta's refusal to register for the Oscar not only sparked heated discussion in China but also attracted attention in Hollywood.
It seemed that Li Chen's works had never been submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Even with the actively promoted the thieves, the presence of Li Chen, the director with two Golden Lion, was nowhere to be seen.
Yang Siwei's Yixin Media officially opened for business.
On the same day, Yixin Media held a grand signing ceremony for Deng Chao.
Li Chen's appearance naturally became the focus of media attention.
Besides Yang Siwei's acquaintances like Wang Jinghua and Li Xue, other attendees who came to show support included Deng Chao and Sun Li's friends in the industry, as well as artists from Rongchen Film and Television.
Except for Yang Mi, who was absent because Wang Zhaojun was about to Premiere, everyone else was present.
Tang Yan's father's love continued had just wrapped up filming in Hong Kong.
"Tangtang, do you think Director Li looks down on me, or is it really because of our relationship that he refuses to sign me?" Luo Jin asked, swirling his red wine glass with some vexation.
Tang Yan quickly explained for her boss: "You're overthinking it. If the boss looked down on you, he wouldn't have cast you in several films."
"Besides, Yifei isn't signed with our company either; this is a rule set by the boss."
Luo Jin felt a little better: "Forget it, let's not talk about this."
Huayi Brothers and Shiba Culture wanted to sign him, but he was still hesitant.
Fan Bingbing had opened a window for all artists.
Luo Jin couldn't help but be tempted.
But he also understood that he couldn't compare to Fan Bingbing.
Without capital support, with his current fame and strength, he couldn't manage a studio.
Both of them simultaneously looked at the man on the stage, who was the center of attention wherever he went.
"Director Li, was the establishment of Yixin Media and the signing of Deng Chao already decided last year when Deng Chao starred in china partner?"
"Director Li, what was the reason for pieta not competing for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?"
Reporters vied with each other, aiming their questions at Li Chen, who was sitting next to Yang Siwei.
Yang Siwei smiled and said, "I'll answer this question for Director Li."
"Although I'm no longer the publicity director for Rongchen Film and Television, I will always be Director Li's vanguard."
The media and guests present burst into laughter.
Yang Siwei glanced at Li Chen, who smiled and nodded slightly.
"The signing with Deng Chao happened this year; he came to us himself. If you don't believe me, you can ask Sun Li."
Sun Li, sitting below, nodded and smiled.
"As for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, there's no need for it."
"Winning the Golden Lion is already the greatest honor; let's leave the Oscar opportunity to others."
Yang Siwei's answer quickly appeared online.
Netizens couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
"Xiao Li Zi is still full of confidence, even disdaining the Oscar."
"Now the Golden Rooster Awards has a place to put its face, after all, Xiao Li Zi didn't register for the Golden Rooster Awards again this year."
"I heard that Zhang Yimou's curse of the golden flower and Xiao Gang Pao's the banquet did register, I wonder if the Golden Rooster Awards will have another 'Golden Rooster Awards standing on one leg' moment!"
At the reception that followed, Deng Chao and Sun Li proactively approached Li Chen to socialize.
"Director Li, you can't just abandon Siwei and me in Soho Modern City, can you?" Deng Chao joked.
Sun Li, however, nudged him: "General Manager Yang!"
Deng Chao immediately reacted, giving a hearty laugh: "Habit, General Manager Yang, General Manager Yang!"
Li Chen and Yang Siwei didn't mind.
Li Chen had something to discuss with Yang Siwei, so he greeted her and left first.
the message and draw the bow, father were scheduled to start filming at the end of the month simultaneously.
Li Chen was directing the message, and Wu Bin was directing draw the bow, father, and the crews for both films were already in motion.
For the Premiere of the sun also rises, Li Chen and Liu Yifei both appeared together to support Jiang Wen.
Most of the attendees were Jiang Wen's fans.
Since Li Chen brought Liu Yifei, he naturally wouldn't embarrass himself.
After the Premiere, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun specifically invited Li Chen and Liu Yifei to a private club for a short chat.
Zhou Yun proactively engaged Liu Yifei in conversation on the side, leaving space for the two men.
Jiang Wen was quite curious: "How come I feel you're particularly indifferent to people from Hong Kong?"
At the Premiere earlier, Jiang Wen had noticed it.
Li Chen had been dismissive of Huang Qiusheng.
Jiang Wen had heard a little about the friction between them, so he wasn't too surprised.
But Li Chen's indifference to 'Dragon Prince' also puzzled him.
Li Chen didn't answer his question directly.
Instead, he smiled and said, "Do you smile at everyone?"
Jiang Wen laughed heartily: "You're right, our temperaments are quite similar."
"If we get along, we talk about everything; if we don't, we're indifferent!"
"There are no outsiders here now, so tell me, what do you think of my the sun also rises?"
Li Chen took a sip of tea: "What are you referring to?"
Jiang Wen also picked up the delicate teacup and took a sip: "Box office, reputation, tell me your thoughts on both."
"When it comes to the box office, you have the most say in China. I want to hear the truth."
This was his first film since his ban from directing, and he really wanted to hear the opinion of Li Chen, the box office champion.
Li Chen nodded: "I wouldn't tell lies anyway!"
Jiang Wen smiled again: "True."
Li Chen straightened his expression: "I won't talk about the reputation. I'll just talk about the box office, where you think I have a say."
"My opinion: it's too difficult to break 100 million; 50 million might still be achievable with a struggle."
Jiang Wen's face changed, and he suddenly looked up, staring at Li Chen: "Impossible!"
"You mean my the sun also rises will only be watched by about a million people at most?"
Jiang Wen's voice attracted the attention of the two women nearby.
Zhou Yun smiled apologetically at Liu Yifei: "Let's go over and see. Old Jiang is as stubborn as a mule."
Liu Yifei said noncommittally: "Just like Li Chen."
The two women couldn't help but exchange smiles.