Chapter 361

Cao Yang's so-called fellow villagers getting together was actually just the few people present: Cheng Long, Zhang Jingchu, and another mainland actor in "Rush Hour 3," Sun Mingming.

Calling him actor Sun Mingming, it's better to call him basketball player Sun Mingming. With a height of 2.36 meters, that is absolutely a giant height.

Cheng Long and Zhang Jingchu walking beside him looked like they could only reach his waist, which was still quite interesting.

It is said that last month he just signed from the IBL league in the United States to the Monterrey Regia team in the Mexican league.

It sounds like the situation of development is not too good.

So is he transforming into an actor?

With this height, being an actor is also very difficult. Don't even think about being the lead; he can only be a special actor.

When Zhang Jingchu arrived, she changed her clothes again.

A silver-white low-cut short skirt, the low-cut design showed the collarbone fossa that could raise small goldfish, and then combined with the two shallow dimples when smiling, it was really... awkward.

You have this natural artistic look, you should take the pure route, why do you insist on leaning towards the sexy side?

Is it because the director of "Flower Waist Bride," which made you famous, Zhang Jiarui, likes it, or is it because you deliberately mixed into the Hong Kong film circle and they like it?

No wonder the resources were so good and the momentum was so strong at the beginning, and finally it was almost impossible to find her. This is because she didn't figure out her own positioning at all.

Don't say that she became a has-been only after being completely blocked by the director's wife circle.

The director's wife circle doesn't have that much energy, and there are many contradictions among them, such as Jiang Wenli not getting along with Xu Fan, etc. It's not that easy for these wives to completely block someone.

Being able to go from "Little Zhang Ziyi" and "Artistic Goddess" to that state is inseparable from her own positioning and emotional intelligence.

The wine party after the premiere is usually not enough to eat.

Cao Yang originally wanted to invite the three of them to dinner, but because it was a restaurant recommended by Cheng Long, he was obviously very familiar with the boss, and finally it was hung directly on his account.

It became Cheng Long's treat.

After eating, a few people went to Cheng Long's villa in Los Angeles. Finally, it was not shown at Cao Yang's place.

Actually, Cao Yang was also polite. If it was really shown at his place, if there was a film source leak on the Internet, it would still be unclear.

What if the film party wants to hype and make a big deal out of this?

Some things cannot be prevented.

Don't think that the US has no piracy. The piracy situation of movies here is also very rampant, and there are also many pirated resources on the Internet.

Cheng Long is very sensible. As an old hand, although he sometimes looks like a big mouth, if you really believe him, you lose. People with low emotional intelligence cannot mix to his level.

He must have also considered this matter. Of course, he didn't want to add unnecessary trouble to Cao Yang. By then, he would have offended him to death, so he chose to go to his home in Los Angeles.

This is a luxury house located in Beverly Hills, with a swimming pool, gym, home theater, etc., all available, and it is still very valuable.

"Big Brother, I've always heard that you have a villa in Beverly Hills. I didn't expect it to be so big and luxurious."

Zhang Jingchu has been looking around since she came in, and the envy was beyond words.

Cao Yang looked at Zhang Jingchu with some strangeness. Isn't it rumored that any female star who is in Big Brother Cheng's movie must sleep with him?

Did he not bring you here to have fun?

Or is it that Big Brother Cheng doesn't have such great power to designate actresses in Hollywood movies, and only after returning to the country to film movies does Big Brother Cheng fully control the crew, thus having that rumor?

Cheng Long laughed and shook his head, saying: "How big is my house? It's only 7,000 square feet... oh, the mainland is used to using square meters, converted, it's barely 700 square meters."

"You don't know Cao Dao's house in Arcadia Villa. That's called big. I heard it's 1,800 square meters..."

"Alright, the house here is just a foothold, convenient for working here. When the work center is transferred back to the country in the future, there is no need to keep the house here."

Cao Yang interrupted Cheng Long's words and said with a smile.

Cheng Long was only stunned for a few seconds, and then laughed and said: "Cao Dao is right. The house here is just a temporary residence. Whether it's big or luxurious, it's just a temporary stay."

"Let's go, Cao Dao is very busy working here. Today has already delayed Cao Dao for so long, hurry up and let Cao Dao watch the movie."

Sun Mingming is not familiar with Cao Yang. Actually, he is not familiar with Cheng Long and Zhang Jingchu either. Being able to come over today is entirely because of his Chinese identity, so he rarely says anything, just laughing and echoing the few people.

His agent reminded him in advance to make sure to have a good relationship with Cao Yang and Cheng Long, which is conducive to development in the film and television circle in the future.

It's a pity that he is not a person who can speak well, and he doesn't know what to say.

During the process of watching the movie, not only intentionally or unintentionally, Cheng Long smiled and let Zhang Jingchu and Cao Yang sit together, and he sat with Sun Mingming.

This arrangement still made Cao Yang stunned.

In his heart, he couldn't help but start to reflect: is my reputation now so bad? Even Big Brother Cheng, who is said to be lustful, wants to "push" a woman to himself?

Cao Yang hurriedly recalled from beginning to end, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

In the domestic entertainment circle, he is already considered a very upright and very good-character director.

For actresses he doesn't intend to promote or can't give promises to, so many who recommend themselves to the pillow have been rejected by him. This already requires very great perseverance.

Besides, except for those few fixed girlfriends, he rarely messes around in the country.

Well, it can be confirmed. This is Cheng Long using his own thoughts and dirty ideas to bring into me. Am I such a shallow and lustful person?

Sigh, these people misunderstood me.

I am the green lotus that comes out of the mud without being stained at the Beijing Film Academy.

To tell the truth, the plot of "Rush Hour 3," except for the part of jumping off the Eiffel Tower, there is no place too thrilling.

But Zhang Jingchu next to him actually seemed not to understand the plot. In the fighting scene where Cao Yang thought the plot was plain, she actually "scared" and screamed, taking the opportunity to hug Cao Yang's arm...

Cao Yang originally wanted to belittle Zhang Jingchu a few words in his heart, but after thinking about it, it seems that every actress is like this to him. At least Zhang Jingchu found a reason. Many actresses are even too lazy to find a reason.

Okay, the first element of an actor's success is to put down their face first... After becoming popular, whether they can maintain and last long, what they compete for is the level of emotional intelligence.

As for capital, as long as you are popular, naturally there will be plenty of capital willing to cooperate with you.

How to say "Rush Hour 3"? The plot has no new ideas, still the old set — Cheng Long's signature fighting, old black's mouth cannon, comfortable jazz music plus beauties to please the eyes.

The key is that if you still want to play the old plot, you have to let the biggest selling point, Cheng Long, fight. It's a pity that Cheng Long is old. It is obvious that the fighting scenes are being weakened.

But he became righteous in the movie, and he was holy to death. It looks like the refreshing feeling is too lacking...

Hey, Zhang Jingchu, don't go too far. Isn't it just jumping off a building? I don't believe you don't know such a plot. Why do you still use your not-so-broad chest to accommodate my arm?

After the movie finished, before the lights came on, Zhang Jingchu deliberately hugged Cao Yang's arm tightly again and said softly: "Sorry, Cao Dao, the plot just now was too thrilling, thank you."

Subsequently, she let go of Cao Yang's arm, looking as if nothing had happened.

After the lights came on, Zhang Jingchu and Sun Mingming found an excuse to go out. They of course knew Cheng Long's purpose for finding Cao Yang, so they left space for the two to talk.

"Cao Dao..." Cheng Long shouted.

Cao Yang understood what he wanted to ask, but didn't rush to say anything, but joked: "On the matter of being released in the mainland, how come I feel you are more anxious than New Line?"

Cheng Long hesitated for a moment, spread his hands, and explained with a bitter smile:

"This movie I got 15 million and 15% share, Chris got 20 million and 20% box office share. It looks like he is relatively high, but I also got the distribution right of the film in China, so..."

After he said this, Cao Yang understood.

No wonder Cheng Long is so concerned about the movie being released in the mainland. It turns out he holds the distribution copyright in China.

With his fame and influence, as long as this movie is released in the mainland, there will likely be a box office of over 100 million. The share in his hand is not small.

Who would have trouble with money?

So he is more anxious than the producer New Line.

Cao Yang thought about the movie content. There is nothing to think about with such a simple plot. The situation is clear at a glance.

"The biggest problem with your movie is that you specifically emphasize that the Triad that the protagonist opposes is the largest and oldest criminal group in the world!"

"And emphasized that it is Chinese."

Cao Yang specifically emphasized the tone on "the largest and oldest criminal group in the world," so that Cheng Long could recognize the root of the problem.

Cheng Long of course knows these. He found many people, and everyone said in unison that it involved "insulting China." As for how it "insulted China," they didn't say clearly.

Of course, the official saying is that there are enough big blockbusters this summer, such as "Spider-Man 3," "Transformers," etc. "Rush Hour 3" is not competitive enough, and there is no quota.

"Can I change it? I cut these words... Cao Dao, as long as you can help pass the censorship, I will take out..."

Cao Yang shook his head and reached out to stop Cheng Long's next words, which made Cheng Long's heart sink.

A very authoritative person in the mainland told him that it is very difficult for "Rush Hour 3" to be released in the mainland, let him make other plans.

It means don't hold hope.

However, at Cheng Long's repeated pleading, the other party sighed and told him that currently, the only one in the country who has the ability to let this movie be released is perhaps Cao Yang.

Cheng Long has not yet integrated into the mainland. He doesn't quite understand why Cao Yang can do these things. In his mind, it is probably because of Cao Yang's world-class influence?

No matter what the reason, asking Cao Yang is right.

Cao Yang glanced at Cheng Long. Hong Kong people are shrewd in other aspects, but the sensitivity to politics... well, very low.

Do you think this movie is just as simple as being banned from release in the mainland?

It's just a small warning.

Sigh, looking at his blank look, he still can't figure out the key to the problem.

"I ask you, what year is next year?"

"Next year?"

Cheng Long was a bit confused. What year is next year?

This year is 07, it seems to be the Year of the Pig, so next year is the Year of the Rat? Well, that's right, next year is the Year of the Rat.

"Next year is the Year of the Rat."

Cheng Long answered very affirmatively.

Damn!

Forget it, it's meaningless to play machine front with him. Before he integrates into the mainland, he definitely doesn't understand these, so just say it directly.

"Next year is the Beijing Olympics, which is a critical moment for the country to show itself to the outside world."

"You, a superstar with very great international influence, filmed a movie saying that the Triad is the largest and oldest criminal group in the world, and it is also Chinese."

"Although this is just a movie, just made up, but you guess if anyone will believe it?"

Cao Yang glanced at Cheng Long, who was lost in thought. If it were other times, it wouldn't matter, but the key is that you chose the time point too well.

The country is desperately showing the good side, but you are "secretly" slapping in the back?

Don't think that no one believes this kind of thing. In this world, there are still very many people who are particularly easy to be fooled. As long as they are slightly guided, they will be deeply convinced and deeply rooted.

So, Hollywood has always acted as the vanguard of American cultural invasion. Using this method to influence subtly, it is really not too easy.

That is, you have no criminal record and are considered a person who is actively leaning over. Knowing that you might not have considered so much, if it were someone else, doing this before the Olympics, it would not be a simple warning.

Cheng Long is just not sensitive to this matter now, but he is not a fool. He immediately understood.

Only seeing him stand up and say to Cao Yang solemnly:

"Cao Dao, thank you for your guidance. I made a mistake, but please believe that this is absolutely my unintentional loss. I didn't consider it at the time and didn't think so much. I know what to do."

Subsequently, it was like talking to himself, and it was like saying to Cao Yang.

"Next, except for the promotion stipulated by the contract in North America, I will not go to any place to promote the movie. The copies in North America have been sent out, and there is no way to change them."

"However, for the copies in other parts of the world that have not been sent out, I will ask New Line to cut those key parts."

Cao Yang didn't say anything. Although Cheng Long's sensitivity to politics is not high now, he is still smart enough and looks far. Being able to succeed is not an accident.

Well, at least better than another kung fu superstar, who even took a movie insulting the Ancestral Dragon.

Cheng Long didn't mention the movie, but said: "Cao Dao, thank you very much for your guidance today. Why don't you stay here? Although my place is not as big as your villa, there are still quite a few empty rooms."

Then, he whispered: "Miss Zhang Jingchu is a good actor. My cooperation with her is very happy. Although we have quite a few rival scenes, it is limited to filming."

Cao Yang looked at Cheng Long with some strangeness. Bastard, why are you telling me these?

Where did you know that I don't like sharing with others... no, almost led into the ditch by you, I am not the kind of person you imagine!

Don't think of me as the same as you. You wronged me to death.

So angry.

Look at your look of smiling but not smiling. Are you... well, you must look down on my "The Fault in Our Stars," feeling that my art-house film is not worthy of competing with your "Rush Hour 3."

That's right, that's it.

Just wait, after it is released, you will know that the series of wish-granting activities of "The Fault in Our Stars" is not just aimed at the Oscars.

Believe it or not, "The Fault in Our Stars" with an investment of 10 million can fight back and forth with your "Rush Hour 3" with an investment of 1.4 billion?

Laugh, still laughing.

I am not a lustful person.

(End of this chapter)