Chapter 213

After Xiao Xiao Gangpao finished dinner, thinking that he had nothing to do anyway, he watched the news broadcast. Who knew that as soon as he turned on the TV, he was a bit broken.

"... The box office of 'District 9' by our country's famous director Cao Yang has currently exceeded 366 million, breaking the box office record held by 'Titanic' for six years, becoming a new domestic box office record. This achievement..."

Xu Fan looked at Xiao Xiao Gangpao, who was watching TV with a calm face, and couldn't help but be curious.

This is not right. Based on her understanding of Xiao Xiao Gangpao, it doesn't look like her own man's style.

"You... don't want to say something?"

Xiao Xiao Gangpao crossed his legs, swinging his cotton slippers on his feet, and asked in a very calm tone:

"Say what?"

Xu Fan pointed to the TV, stared at Xiao Xiao Gangpao suspiciously for a while, and said: "Cao Yang broke the record. He broke the record held by 'Titanic' for six years. That is a box office of over 360 million. Don't you want to say something?"

"Hmm, that kid Cao Yang is indeed formidable. Congratulations to him."

Xiao Xiao Gangpao nodded, with an indifferent expression.

Xu Fan couldn't help but reach out to touch Xiao Xiao Gangpao's forehead, "Not feverish either..."

"Go, go, I'm fine, why would I have a fever?"

Xiao Xiao Gangpao patted Xu Fan's hand, took the opportunity to grab her wrist, used a little force, pulled Xu Fan into his arms, and while stroking Xu Fan's little hand, said.

What the fuck can I say? I'm so jealous that I'm about to crack, okay?

But what can I do? I can only pretend to be indifferent and go and say congratulations.

What is this called? This is pattern!

I am also a person with a pattern now, this is the spirit!

But before that, I will "vent" the resentment in my heart.

"Cao Yang broke the record. Shouldn't you scold him for having shit luck or something?"

According to Xu Fan's understanding of Xiao Xiao Gangpao, Xiao Xiao Gangpao would definitely scold Cao Yang for a while, and then start to envy and be jealous, why wasn't it himself who broke the record?

"Sigh, look, what kind of person do you think I am? How can I be such a superficial person? I'm going to congratulate him in an hour."

Xiao Xiao Gangpao grinned and kissed Xu Fan with his teeth showing.

Xu Fan blocked Xiao Xiao Gangpao's mouth with her hand and asked curiously: "Wait, why is it an hour later?"

"Because now, I'm going to do something serious and not serious."

As Xiao Xiao Gangpao said, his hand touched over.

Xu Fan started to giggle, and the sound came out intermittently.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was having a meal at Old Situ's house today. After the meal, the two drank tea in the living room and watched the news broadcast.

Although they knew early this morning that the box office of "District 9" would break the record, seeing it on the news broadcast, the two couldn't help but sigh.

"This kid..."

Tian Zhuangzhuang just sighed at the beginning, and was slapped back by Old Situ.

"What this kid? Doesn't Cao Yang have a name? Even if you don't want to call his name, is it a grievance for you to call him junior brother?"

Old Situ's eyes were almost narrowed into a slit, and the joy on his face was quite obvious.

Old Tian was a bit aggrieved. I didn't call him "this kid" less in front of you before, and I didn't see you say anything. Why can't I call him this time?

You are too biased, right? "This... Cao Yang's film broke the box office record, it's a box office record."

Old Tian couldn't help reminding.

In your eyes, isn't box office the least important? Now your little apprentice broke the box office record, what are you happy about?

Shouldn't you wave your hand indifferently and then say, "Don't use box office to insult art."

"What's wrong with breaking the box office record? Your little junior brother broke the box office record held by a foreign film for six years. Shouldn't you be happy? This is a big mountain that has been pressing on our heads for six years. Why, do you have an opinion?"

Old Situ suddenly stared at Old Tian fiercely, as if Old Tian dared to say no, he would immediately go up.

Old Tian shrank his neck, and his face immediately changed into a smiling appearance.

"No opinion, my junior brother broke the record, of course I have no opinion, I am too happy for him."

Old Tian sighed that he shouldn't have come today. It would have been bad any day, but he happened to catch up today.

Old Situ hummed and slapped Old Tian again.

"Hey..."

!

Old Tian was startled and almost jumped up, looking at Old Situ aggrievedly. Where did I offend you again? Why do you always hit me?

"Humph, learn well from your junior brother. This is called an experimental film, this is called an innovative film, and this is a good film with a tight rhythm and artistic expression."

"Yes, yes, everything you say is right."

Old Tian smiled and looked like he had been taught.

Old Situ nodded with satisfaction, started humming the model play softly, and beat the rhythm with his hands, looking very comfortable.

Chen Kaige and Sister Hong also saw this news on TV.

Sister Hong secretly looked at Chen Kaige, wanting to speak but stopping, thought for a while, and said with a smile: "This little junior brother of yours is really not simple."

Chen Kaige waited for the news broadcast to finish reporting Cao Yang's news, then closed his eyes, made an "hmm" sound for a long time, and then said in a calm tone:

"His film is okay, the combination is good, the reflected theme is very big, but there are also some shortcomings. It would be better if it could be deeper."

Sister Hong stuffed a cup into Chen Kaige's hand and whispered in agreement: "You are right, these two films of your little junior brother are experimental, maybe he wants to reach a balance."

"Hmm, my 'The Promise' can also be considered experimental, but I can't compromise too much on commerce, otherwise I will lose artistic value. I should dig deeper."

Chen Kaige nodded thoughtfully, deciding that it was better to dig deeper, otherwise wouldn't it be the same as his little junior brother?

"I believe that your 'The Promise' will definitely have a good sense of rhythm on the basis of extreme artistry."

Sister Hong looked at Chen Kaige affectionately and said softly.

Chen Kaige patted Sister Hong's hand gently, and he also believed that his "The Promise" could achieve a very good balance between artistry and commerce.

After "The Promise" shut down on September 14, 2004, it entered post-production. It would take about 10 to 12 months to be fully completed. Chen Kaige had high hopes for this film, believing that he would definitely be able to strive for excellence and produce a boutique.

Well, at least it definitely won't lose to "District 9." Chen Kaige felt that he could still guarantee the artistry.

As for the box office, perhaps it might not be able to drive the box office as well as Cao Yang in Hollywood, but in the country, Chen Kaige felt that he shouldn't lose to his little junior brother Cao Yang.

He secretly made up his mind to set the release slot in this year's New Year slot. This slot is still good. Maybe he can raise the box office record a little bit by then.

(End of chapter)