Chapter 405

The characteristic film and television industry of the San Fernando Valley began in the 1970s and was already quite prosperous in the 1980s. Ninety percent of all American works were produced and filmed here, and the scale was much larger than that of Japanese works.

The San Fernando Valley also has the nickname "Silicon Valley," because many actresses here have silicone filled in their chests. This is a Chinese-English bilingual pun.

Silicon Valley: Silicon Valley.

Silicone Valley: Silicone Valley.

California State University, Northridge is located here, which is also the second-largest university in the California region, second only to the University of California, Los Angeles.

Professor Zhou in the school had a group of young people gathered around him, most of whom were Chinese, basically the main force organizing the Northridge Chinese Film Festival. In addition, there was Chen Chong, the Best Actress of the Hundred Flowers Award, the highest award for Chinese Mainland films, whom he invited from New York. This film festival will also screen "Little Flower," in which she starred.

21-year-old Chen Chong came to the State University of New York at New Paltz to study abroad last year. Half a year has passed, and she is mainly still learning the language and adapting to the atmosphere in the United States. The United States is indeed very different from China in many places.

Take last month, for example. Because she had a rash on her arm, she went to the school infirmary for treatment. During the examination, she was required to take off all her clothes, leaving nothing.

When she heard that she had to take everything off, her mind went blank for a moment. However, she was a newcomer, and associating it with the openness abroad, she thought this might be the normal examination procedure in the United States.

Moreover, the doctor was very formal and called another male doctor to examine together, to avoid any misunderstanding between a lone man and a lone woman. Although she felt a bit uncomfortable in her heart, she had to follow the local customs.

Estimating that the time was about right, Professor Zhou said: "I'm afraid Mr. Wei Ming won't find the place. Xiao Tang, Xiao Song, you go to the school gate to welcome him."

"Professor Zhou, I'm afraid they won't recognize him, so I'll go too," Chen Chong, who was a bit dazed, suddenly said.

Professor Zhou initially felt it was inappropriate; Chen Chong was also a distinguished guest he invited. However, thinking that she and Wei Ming both came from the Mainland, they might be old friends who knew each other long ago.

"Alright then, sorry to trouble you, Miss Chen."

Chen Chong knew Wei Ming would also come, and her mind was full of the letter she recently received from Zhang Yu.

In the letter, she talked about the experience of attending Gong Ying's sister's wedding, saying that Gong Ying's sister married a Hong Kong person, and the banquet was held at the Peace Hotel. When picking up the bride, they even drove a car from the Peace Hotel.

These seemed so childish to Chen Chong. What's the big deal about riding in a car? She had ridden in one several times in China, and cars were everywhere in the United States; she could even buy a second-hand one if she worked hard enough.

However, seeing the end, hearing that Wei Ming wrote a check for 10,000 US dollars as a gift for his friend, this really touched Chen Chong a bit.

Zhang Yu also asked very cheekily: "Xiao Chong, how long do you have to work in the United States to earn 10,000 US dollars? It feels like Teacher Wei is very casual."

Of course he is casual. After Chen Chong came to the United States, the English songs she heard the most were the two Wei Ming wrote for Sarah Brightman, and that "I Do" was also heard occasionally.

She had asked friends who knew some inside information about the music circle, and Wei Ming's three songs, besides having huge sales, also had great commercial derivative value. Each one could bring him at least millions of US dollars!

Millions!

And several millions!

When she first came to the United States, her mother, who was working and studying in the United States, gave her 200 US dollars, telling her to spend it sparingly. That was the limit her mother could take out.

Thinking and thinking, Chen Chong stopped her steps. She hadn't reached the school gate yet, but she had already recognized Wei Ming in front.

And those two classmates first recognized not Wei Ming, but Cheng Long beside Wei Ming.

They actually invited Cheng Long too; Professor Zhou's connections are too wide!

Although Cheng Long hadn't successfully entered the European and American markets at this time, one of these two classmates was from Hong Kong and the other was from Taiwan. Cheng Long's kung fu movies were too popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan; this face was almost known to everyone.

"Mr. Cheng Long, how did you think of participating in our Chinese Film Festival?"

Cheng Long: "Oh, I came with a friend. This is my friend, famous writer Wei Ming."

"Teacher Wei Ming, hello, I am Chen Chong."

The two Hong Kong and Taiwan classmates hadn't reacted yet, but Chen Chong had already reached out to Wei Ming.

"Oh, Comrade Chen Chong, hello." Wei Ming's expression was indifferent, without any excitement of a fellow villager meeting a fellow villager.

This made Chen Chong a bit disappointed. She didn't understand where she was worse than Gong Ying. Whether it was age or the plumpness of her figure, he shouldn't be indifferent!

Wei Ming had no interest in her, but Cheng Long's small eyes fell on Chen Chong. He saw a trace of Li Zhi's shadow in Chen Chong, but it was even thicker than Li Zhi's rustic atmosphere, and her figure was not as premium.

The three led the three to the film festival scene. Lin Zhengyi said he had to watch the car. This guy probably worried that there were Taiwanese students in the school who would recognize him.

Among the Chinese students here, there were indeed more from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and then there were second or third-generation immigrants. Those from the Mainland were rare.

Hong Kong's university resources were notoriously scarce, so going abroad was very common. Zhang Guorong and Chen Baiqiang, whom Wei Ming was familiar with, were both students abroad.

When these Hong Kong and Taiwan students saw Cheng Long, both Wei Ming and Chen Chong were left out in the cold. Unfortunately, Professor Zhou didn't prepare Cheng Long's works in advance. After Cheng Long went on stage, he could only perform some martial arts moves and briefly talk about his new film cooperation plan with Wei Ming.

Chen Chong's heart moved when she heard it. Wei Ming wrote a new script again, and it was directly cooperating with Hong Kong stars!

The students were obviously also very interested in the new film Cheng Long and Wei Ming collaborated on and asked many questions. But to maintain the sense of mystery, Cheng Long only stopped at the point and then pulled Wei Ming onto the stage.

Later, Wei Ming also talked about the filming experience of "The Herdsman" and introduced that the young actor who played the son in the movie was his cousin.

"Now he is the second most popular male star in the Mainland after Li Lianjie. Recently, there is a movie "Mom, Love Me Again" in the Mainland, which he starred in."

When talking about Li Lianjie, Wei Ming also winked at Cheng Long.

Because "Mom, Love Me Again" was a new film, there were no resources here, so the college students couldn't watch it even if they wanted to. They could only watch "The Herdsman" first. Wei Ming and Li Aiguo had already watched it, but it was Cheng Long's first time. The biggest feeling was that the grassland was vast, the scenery was charming, and it made people feel as if their hearts were opened up all at once.

This was something that couldn't be seen in Hong Kong, or even Taiwan.

At this moment, he also understood why Hong Kong audiences were so keen on "Shaolin Temple." The real scenery in the Mainland was indeed shocking, making him want to go to the Mainland to see it.

Wei Ming looked at Cheng Long's expression. He probably didn't know that he still had two brothers in the Mainland now. He really wanted to spoil the plot!

Actually, his father had been secretly contacting the two sons and even sent them money, but all this was kept from Cheng Long.

After the movie ended, the Chinese people present had different moods. Regarding the male lead's decision to stay in the country and build the motherland, most people couldn't agree, but it didn't affect their admiration for this man with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Next, Chen Chong went on stage to talk about the experience of filming "Little Flower," and then "Little Flower" was screened. Wei Ming had already watched this movie, and it was already night, so he said goodbye to Professor Zhou before the movie finished. There were still people waiting for him at the hotel.

Chen Chong hesitated for a moment and chased after him. She wanted to ask where Wei Ming and the others were staying.

Before Wei Ming could speak, Cheng Long reported the name of the hotel. As soon as Chen Chong heard the name, she felt it must not be cheap.

On the way back, Wei Ming asked Cheng Long when he planned to return to Hong Kong.

"How can I leave before witnessing you receiving the award at the Grammys?"

Wei Ming: "Alright then, I'll ask for one more spot so you can also enter the scene."

Cheng Long: "Great, then where are we going now? How about finding a bar on Sunset Boulevard!"

Unexpectedly, this guy didn't have the idea of resting yet. His energy was really vigorous.

Li Aiguo laughed: "Brother Long, if you want to go, I can accompany you. He has someone to accompany."

"Oh, accompanying your girl, right."

Wei Ming: "Not a girl, it's a young lady."

When Wei Ming knocked on his room door, someone soon came to open it. He was pulled in. The main light was off, leaving only a few ambient lights.

Wei Ming and Melinda leaned directly against the wall and kissed. Then she jumped onto Wei Ming's waist, and Wei Ming held her buttocks and came to the bed.

It seems Melinda rested very well. By the second half of the night, the two finally completely extinguished the fire.

"How is your English novel writing going? It's been half a year, right?" Melinda chatted about work.

"English is not my mother tongue after all. It's still missing a tail. Next month, next month I can submit the manuscript."

Melinda said: "Good, then let's treat this novel as the last novel for Macmillan."

Wei Ming gave her 5% of DreamWorks shares, and DreamWorks also holds 50% of Langning Toy Factory shares. Melinda couldn't wait to develop their own business.

"This time it saved the trouble of translation. It is estimated that it can be on the shelves in English-speaking countries in the first half of the year."

Melinda: "It shouldn't be a problem. But in the second half of the year, can you write a few new novels for our publishing company?"

"A few more? Melinda, you are so greedy."

"The new company needs performance. You can also write Chinese novels, and I will just find a few more translators."

Wei Ming thought for a moment: "No need, let's write in English. It just so happens that I have a brain hole for a novella here."

"There is one more thing. My aunt has come to Los Angeles. You find a way to contact her. When negotiating the copyright with MGM, call her together."

If she didn't come, Wei Ming could only find Li Aiguo's father.

"Do you know where she lives?"