Chapter 203

"Wu Yuchen returns with 100 million US dollars to build China's largest film and television base!"

"Recently, Hong Kong investor Little White Bear Media has reached a cooperation with Xiangshan County on the investment of 100 million US dollars to build a film and television city. What is particularly noteworthy is that two famous figures in the film and television industry, Wu Yuchen and Zhang Jizhong, appeared at the signing scene.

It is reported that Wu Yuchen's influence played an important role in the 100 million US dollars landing in Xiangshan. Wu Yuchen stated that building this film and television city is not for making money, but only to provide more convenience for the Chinese film and television industry. From now on, all film crews will be exempt from venue rental fees!

And the first film crew attracted by Xiangshan Film and Television City is "Laughing in the Wind," which has already negotiated the copyright from Jin Yong. Producer Zhang Jizhong praised Xiangshan Film and Television City:

'The service is very in place. Whatever you want, they will build it for you, and they also exempt venue rental fees. This condition is unique in the whole country! The filming of "Laughing in the Wind" requires a lot of ancient backgrounds. Now it has started construction according to my requirements, and it will be built by the time I start filming next year. I am looking forward to it!'

When talking about Wu Dao Yuchen, Zhang Jizhong couldn't help but give a thumbs up and evaluate:

'Achieving success without forgetting the feelings of the hometown, returning to the industry with a heart of a child!

Wu Dao has achieved such great achievements and influence internationally, but he is always thinking of our China. Now he has returned to the country with money and advanced experience to engage in construction, give back to our domestic film and television industry, and provide convenience for everyone. This is a merit in the contemporary era and a benefit for thousands of generations! I, Zhang, give a big thumbs up to Wu Dao's high character and his sincere heart dedicated to the film and television industry!

I call on colleagues in the whole industry to consider Xiangshan Film and Television City first when filming in the future!"

With a bang, a young man slammed the table after reading the newspaper, his face ugly, and shouted: "Disrupting the situation like this, how can everyone make money!"

Then he looked at a little old man sitting on an office chair, squinting and smoking, and asked anxiously: "Dad, what should we do?"

In Shanghai, the "Beautiful New World" film crew, Jiang Qinqin frowned as she looked at the newspaper.

What can be done? Do you want to break up with Wu Yuchen? This is impossible. Or do you want to go to Wu Yuchen to make trouble?

Thinking of this, Jiang Qinqin couldn't sit still. It doesn't matter whether the movie is filmed or not, but this man cannot be snatched away! Not to mention that he is such an excellent man as Wu Yuchen!

Jiang Qinqin was a little anxious in her heart. She got up and wanted to pack her things and kill her way to Xiangshan to see if it was really as she guessed. If the situation she was worried about really happened, then she, then she...

"What are you panicking about! Our Hengdian won't fall!" The little old man scolded.

It's not that he hasn't tried to contact that Hong Kong businessman and Wu Yuchen, and wanted to go and visit them in person. After all, whether it's the 100 million US dollars or Wu Yuchen, a great director, if he can be brought to their Hengdian, it can directly make Hengdian complete a qualitative leap, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to go up two or three steps!

She frowned because Zhang Jizhong said he had just contacted Gao Yuanyuan, while another report said Zhang Jizhong was clearly at the signing ceremony of the film and television city with Wu Yuchen in Xiangshan. Doesn't this mean that Gao Yuanyuan is also in Xiangshan? Is she with Wu Yuchen?!

Xu Wenrong actually had been pondering this point himself, but he had been hesitating whether to exempt the rent. After all, more than 20 million every year is not a small amount. As a result, Xiangshan popped up now, and it was the first to raise the banner of rent exemption, so he didn't have to struggle anymore and could only follow suit. But this good reputation was almost all taken by Xiangshan, which also made him secretly feel a pity.

The old man is none other than Xu Wenrong, the founder of Hengdian Film and Television City. He also read this report. In fact, he had already received the news a few days ago. After all, such a big thing definitely couldn't be hidden.

Jiang Qinqin naturally knows how attractive Wu Yuchen is now. A man like him must have a group of goblins coveting him. If she has a conflict with Wu Yuchen, maybe a woman will immediately approach Wu Yuchen and want to replace her. Think about the examples of Chen Kaige, Ni Ping, and Chen Hong. Isn't Wu Yuchen more of a hot commodity than Chen Kaige?

What was reported in the newspaper was nothing else, but Zhang Jizhong's interview. Regarding the casting of "Laughing in the Wind," he bluntly said that Gao Yuanyuan is beautiful and popular, and he had just contacted her, and she is his first choice for the female lead Ren Yingying.

Although their Hengdian developed early, they were also crossing the river by feeling the stones. At first, they only wanted to do tourism areas, and it wasn't until Xie Jin filmed "The Opium War" that they started to turn to film and television city development. In terms of money invested, let alone 100 million US dollars, it's not even one-third of others. If Xiangshan really spreads out 100 million US dollars, how can these conditions compare with others?

Unfortunately, it is said that they have reached a cooperation with Xiangshan. Whether it is the Hong Kong businessman or Wu Yuchen, he didn't get to see them.

Xu Wenrong flicked the ash of the cigarette in his hand and then instructed his son: "Announce to the outside world that starting from January 1st next year, our Hengdian Film and Television City will also be exempt from venue rental fees."

However, what made him feel more tricky was the power of the combination of 100 million US dollars and Wu Yuchen. With strong capital and powerful appeal, it is coming fiercely!

Although she is also a popular star now, she understands who made her popular. Moreover, with the achievements Wu Yuchen has made in the past two years, the status between her and Wu Yuchen is invisibly getting wider and wider, which also leads to the fact that she and Wu Yuchen are now a kind of dependent relationship. Even if the two have a deep relationship after a few years, she also has many concerns, fearing that if they really make trouble, Wu Yuchen will hate her.

Jiang Qinqin frowned not because she wanted to play Ren Yingying or something. In fact, everyone still has doubts about whether Zhang Jizhong can film this "Laughing in the Wind" well, and there are not so many actors rushing to fight for roles. Not to mention that Jiang Qinqin now considers herself a movie star, and the two parts of the TV series "My Fair Princess" are already popular enough, so she doesn't want to turn back to film TV series.

In terms of status and appeal in the circle, Xu Wenrong first thought of Chen Kaige, who had filmed "The Emperor and the Assassin" in their Hengdian before, and must strive to get his next work to Hengdian!

Xu Wenrong felt that their Hengdian couldn't sit still and wait for death. Money can be pooled from everywhere, but this person...

Xu Wenrong never thought that this 100 million US dollars was Wu Yuchen's own money. After all, he is just a director. How much can he earn? Basically, like everyone else's thoughts, Xu Wenrong felt that Wu Yuchen relied on his own extremely strong influence to pull 100 million US dollars of investment from the Hong Kong businessman. He couldn't help but sigh that this great director's influence is really strong. How many people in the country can pull back an investment of over 100 million US dollars now?

Upon hearing this, the young man couldn't help but shout: "Dad, this is more than 20 million every year. If the venue rental fee is gone, aren't we paying for it ourselves?!"

Xu Wenrong couldn't help but frown and taught him a lesson:

"You are so old, why are you still so rash! Use your brain. If the venue rental fee is gone, you can earn from the food, drink, clothing, housing, and transportation of the film crew. If the popularity is gone, then everything is gone!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Qinqin couldn't help but stop, and suddenly felt a little scared, not daring to investigate further...

Jiang Qinqin forced herself to calm down and took a deep breath. She couldn't be anxious, couldn't be impulsive. The most important thing now is to find out whether it is true or false, and then make a decision. Thinking of this, Jiang Qinqin's mind turned rapidly, and she suddenly thought of someone. She hurriedly took out her mobile phone, found the name, and made a call.

The bell rang. Fan Bingbing saw that it was Jiang Qinqin's call and hurriedly answered it:

"Hello, Sister Qinqin~"

"Bingbing, Sister wants to ask you something. Were you in the same film crew as Gao Yuanyuan when you were filming 'Young Justice Bao' before?"

"Yes! Sister Qinqin, I have a pretty good relationship with Yuanyuan. Do you have anything to do with her?"

"That's just right, Bingbing. Help Sister inquire about where she is now."

"Where?" Fan Bingbing asked suspiciously.

"Yes, ask if she is at home, or if she has gone to some film crew, or if she has gone out to play. Where exactly is she, is she in... Xiangshan!"

After the two words Xiangshan came out, Fan Bingbing, who had just heard the news about Xiangshan Film and Television City, also reacted immediately. Her heart skipped a beat, and at the same time, a sense of gossip and excitement emerged. However, immediately after, a flash of lightning crossed her mind, connecting these together and producing a new idea.

"Bingbing, are you willing to do this favor for Sister?"

Listening to Jiang Qinqin's voice coming from the opposite side, Fan Bingbing breathed a sigh of relief, and then immediately said to the phone:

"Sister Qinqin, don't worry, this is a small matter. I will help you inquire later!"

"Good, thank you, Bingbing. This time, Sister will definitely remember your kindness!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Qinqin's thanks still echoed in Fan Bingbing's ears. Thinking of the time Jiang Qinqin helped her before, a sense of guilt welled up in Fan Bingbing's heart.

Fan Bingbing naturally understood what Jiang Qinqin meant. It was just asking her to help spy on the news of the "mistress"! She didn't even need to inquire to know that Gao Yuanyuan was probably by Wu Yuchen's side now, but could she tell Jiang Qinqin this?

After she poked the matter out, maybe Jiang Qinqin would go to Wu Yuchen to make a scene. In the end, the couple would probably be fine, but she would be cleaned up by Wu Dao Yuchen! The one who really speaks and can decide her fate is not Jiang Qinqin, but the great director Wu Yuchen!

Fan Bingbing looked at Gao Yuanyuan's name in the call record, felt a strong envy for this good friend, sighed, and dialed the phone.

The mobile phone rang. Wu Yuchen saw that the caller ID was Fan Bingbing and couldn't help but wonder why this girl suddenly called him. Looking at Gao Yuanyuan who was reading the newspaper not far away, he moved a few steps away and answered the phone: "Hello."

Only Fan Bingbing's respectful and slightly careful voice came from the receiver: "Hello, Wu Dao, I am Fan Bingbing. I have something I want to report to you."

"Hmm, tell me."

Fan Bingbing paused, calmed down, and then said: "Wu Dao, it's like this. Sister Qinqin just called me and wanted me to inquire, inquire if Sister Yuanyuan is in Xiangshan."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuchen raised his eyebrows and thought to himself, why did Jiang Qinqin suddenly do this? How did she know?

He subconsciously glanced at Gao Yuanyuan. After seeing the newspaper in her hand, he instantly thought of Big Beard's interview, so he guessed it roughly.

However, he didn't panic and asked lightly on the phone: "Bingbing, what do you think?"

Fan Bingbing's heart tightened. Knowing that the opportunity to perform, the most important moment had arrived, she spoke according to the pre-conceived rhetoric:

"I just called Sister Yuanyuan. She is at home and invited me to play at their house, eat together in the evening, saying it was to celebrate meeting Producer Zhang a few days ago and being chosen as suitable to play 'Laughing in the Wind.' I am also happy for Sister Yuanyuan and plan to find her later."

After Fan Bingbing finished speaking, she immediately held her breath, waiting for Wu Yuchen's reaction.

Wu Yuchen listened to this conversation coming from the other side of the phone and couldn't help but curl his lips. This girl Fan Bingbing is quite interesting!

I still remember when I was in school, I hated people who reported to the teacher the most, but now that I have become a "teacher," hey, this little girl has awareness!

"Very good, Bingbing, I remember you."

Hearing this sentence, Fan Bingbing was extremely excited. Even if Wu Yuchen on the other side of the phone didn't say anything else and hung up directly, she didn't care. This time she seized the opportunity, directly entered Wu Yuchen's eyes, and her relationship with the big shot went a step further. Nothing else is important! She, Fan Bingbing, also wants to make progress, wants to prove herself, wants to be popular, wants to be a big star!

Wu Yuchen hung up the phone and walked to Gao Yuanyuan's side with a smile. Da Meiyuan saw him coming and couldn't help but point to the newspaper and ask confusedly: "Brother Chen, didn't you say let me play the little junior sister Yue Lingshan? Why did Producer Zhang say in the interview that it is the female lead Ren Yingying?"

Gao Yuanyuan didn't understand, but Wu Yuchen was clear in his heart. Isn't it just the set of hype that Big Beard Zhang loves?

He explained with a smile: "Because Ren Yingying is the first female lead, and the attention of the first female lead is far greater than that of the second female lead. Putting you in the first female lead to hype it up can also increase your heat and traffic. But don't take it seriously yourself, just prepare according to Yue Lingshan!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan suddenly realized. So that's how it is! She also understood that the other party must have done this for Wu Yuchen's sake. And if it weren't for Wu Yuchen, where would she get the role of Yue Lingshan?

Wu Yuchen took Gao Yuanyuan's smooth little hand and pinched it gently: "Yuanyuan, if anyone asks in the future, just say that you met Producer Zhang in Beijing and were chosen after a pleasant conversation, and got this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan's mind turned, and she instantly felt moved. He doesn't want others to know that she is a connected person, but that she won this role by her own real ability!

Da Meiyuan immediately stuck to Wu Yuchen, stood on tiptoe and kissed his cheek, her face blooming like a flower, and said coquettishly with her arms around his neck: "Brother Chen, you are so good to me!"

Wu Yuchen also took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her waist and pecked her little mouth: "Our Yuanyuan is so cute, who wouldn't like her?"

Gao Yuanyuan shook her little head and leaned it on Wu Yuchen's chest: "Brother Chen, I don't want others to like me! I only like you, and I will love you alone for the rest of my life!"

Obviously, the love-brained Da Meiyuan has completely turned into Wu Yuchen's shape. Wu Yuchen gently stroked her soft hair, feeling the love of the beauty in his arms, and also showed a smile.

There is definitely no problem with Da Meiyuan, but he still has to go to Jiang Qinqin's side!

"Good, thank you, Bingbing. Sister is fine~"

After Jiang Qinqin hung up the phone, she couldn't help but pat her chest and let out a long sigh of relief. A false alarm. It turned out that it was all scaring herself. Gao Yuanyuan is still at home and is going to eat with Fan Bingbing later. Beijing and Xiangshan are separated by a hundred thousand miles!

And thinking about it, it's right. Gao Yuanyuan is also quite beautiful, and has acted in TV series like "Cherish Our Love Forever," and her popularity is not low. It is reasonable for Zhang Jizhong to see her in Beijing and take a fancy to her. Jiang Qinqin really thought too much!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty towards Wu Yuchen. She actually doubted his character. She was really too suspicious.

Jiang Qinqin immediately took out her mobile phone and couldn't wait to call Wu Yuchen. But the phone rang for a long time and no one answered. She didn't think much about it and put the phone down, guessing that Wu Yuchen was still working hard for Xiangshan Film and Television City. After all, this is a big project of over 100 million US dollars!

Wu Yuchen is indeed working hard for the big project of over 100 million at this time. After all, he has to send the cute Da Meiyuan on the plane back to Beijing tomorrow. He must output his intense love before she leaves, so that Da Meiyuan will keep it in mind!

Two days later, in Shanghai, Jiang Qinqin threw herself into Wu Yuchen's arms: "Husband, I missed you to death! If the movie hadn't finished filming, I would have wanted to go to Xiangshan to find you a few days ago!"

The "Beautiful New World" film crew only started filming at the end of August. Now the movie has been filmed for more than a month before it finished. The movie also found Richie Jen and Wu Bai to make guest appearances.

Wu Yuchen hugged Jiang Qinqin, gently stroked her back, and said with a smile: "Don't rush for this moment. Now the film and television city has just started construction. If you want to go, wait until next year when it is built to look like something, and I will take you to visit it when I have time."

Jiang Qinqin nodded sweetly in Wu Yuchen's arms. Whether to go to Xiangshan is not important; who is by her side is important.

Seeing this, Wu Yuchen knew that there should be no problem. Fan Bingbing's side worked. In fact, his time returning to the country this time was planned. He accompanied Li Xiaoran and Zeng Li in Beijing, then took Gao Yuanyuan to Xiangshan for a tour, and finally came to Shanghai to participate in this year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival with Jiang Qinqin.

Those who understand Chinese film should know the three major awards of Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers, and Huabiao. Simply put, the Golden Rooster Award is a professional award, selected by judges composed of the film industry; the Hundred Flowers Award is a public audience award, reflecting the audience's love and recognition of the film; and Huabiao is a government award, representing a kind of official recognition and honor.

And in 1992, in order to increase influence and attract more attention, the Golden Rooster Award and the Hundred Flowers Award merged to become the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, and the two awards were presented together at the annual awards ceremony.

Wu Yuchen accompanied Jiang Qinqin to play in Shanghai for two days, and then flew together to Fengtian City, Liaoning Province, the host of this year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

This awards ceremony was held at the Fengtian Gymnasium. To be honest, the layout was a bit like a grassroots team, just laying a red carpet in the gymnasium and then setting up a stage in the middle. However, the scene was quite lively, and Wang Gang, that is, "He Shen" and Lord He, was invited to be the host. The scene was also very lively, and many big names came, not to mention Wu Yuchen and Jiang Qinqin, but also Zhang Yimou, Gong Li, Pu Cunxin, Ning Jing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and other stars from both sides of the strait and three places.

Among them, Ning Jing was the most eye-catching, because she came wrapped in a military coat, and was interviewed by reporters asking why she dressed like this. She bluntly said that she couldn't win the award this time, so why dress so beautifully?

In fact, this is also the case. The Best Actress of this Golden Rooster Award was naturally won by Gong Li for Zhang Yiman in "Donkey Gets Water," and the Best Film was also "Donkey Gets Water." Wu Yuchen won the Best Director for this. The Best Actor was given to Teng Rujun, who played the father in "Postmen in the Mountains," the Best Supporting Actor was given to Xie Tian in "The Matchmaker," and the Best Supporting Actress was given to Yuan Quan. For her personally, it was also a very eye-catching existence since her debut.

The biggest winner of this Golden Rooster Award was naturally "Donkey Gets Water." In fact, it was within Wu Yuchen's expectations before coming. Although the current Golden Rooster Award will not add any bonus to him personally, it is an honor anyway. Going on stage to receive the award naturally requires expressing happiness, saying a string of thanks, and appearing humble and appropriate.

Compared to Wu Yuchen's half-true and half-false happiness, Jiang Qinqin beside him was truly nervous. Although she didn't gain anything at the Golden Rooster Awards, it was just a nomination. But at the Hundred Flowers Awards, her hope was very big!

Which Chinese film was the most popular with the audience last year? That must be "Il Mare"!

But even so, Jiang Qinqin was still very nervous. After all, everyone understands the domestic awards. Even the Hundred Flowers Award, which is supposedly selected by the audience, can still be manipulated. She is just a newcomer actor. Even if she doesn't get it, people won't find it strange. People will feel that it is natural for her to be young.

Not to mention anything else, take "Be There or Be Square," which was second only to "Il Mare" in domestic film box office last year. It stands to reason that it should be loved by many audiences. But this time, it didn't even enter the top five of the Hundred Flowers Award votes. The two that ranked after "Il Mare" were one, Master Zhao Benshan's "Male Director," and the other, "The Matchmaker," which had a pitiful box office.

Feeling Jiang Qinqin's nervousness beside him, Wu Yuchen held her hand and smiled: "Don't worry, what should be yours will be yours~"

He, Wu Yuchen, is not Feng Xiaogang. These people dare to blacklist Feng Xiaogang's "Be There or Be Square," but they definitely dare not blacklist his great Wu Dao's "Il Mare." Do you really think he has been mixing for nothing these years?

"The Best Actress of this year's Hundred Flowers Award, that is, the most popular actress with the audience is... 'Il Mare,' Jiang Qinqin!"

Jiang Qinqin jumped up excitedly, hugged Wu Yuchen excitedly, and the smile on her face could not be covered. After Wu Yuchen reminded her, she took steps and walked to the stage amidst a round of applause.

When she went on stage to receive the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress, Jiang Qinqin was very happy. After all, it was her first important award personally. Anyway, it is the Best Actress of the three major domestic awards!