Chapter 211 Jiang Wen's Journey to the West
Han Sanping was not surprised to be rejected by Li Chen.

After all, Li Chen now has both fame and fortune.

"Dream of Red Mansions" is one of the four great classics that can enhance your resume and has a huge influence.

For Li Chen now, it is not very attractive.

But as usual, he still had to ask.

Li Chen was not a person who did not know what was good for him, and he could understand what he meant.

Of course Li Chen understood what Han Sanping meant.

So even though he knew what was going on, he still gave Old Han face.

It was never revealed that it was Hu Mei who fired the three investors.

With the popularity of "Thief", Liu Yifei is very busy.

It’s not just about cooperating with the promotion of “Thief”.

Activities from the brands that the endorsements are also coming one after another.

As soon as he returned to China, he disappeared.

Li Chen returned to the company.

He rejected Hong Kong's invitation to submit "Pieta" for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

This was a huge disappointment to Hong Kong Island.

New News

"The 30th of this month is the deadline for submitting the 80th Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film."

"Three Chinese-language films, The Warlords, The Sun Also Rises, and Lust, Caution, have announced their releases one after another."

"They will represent mainland China, Hong Kong Island and Formosa Boulevard in the Olympic bid respectively."

“Qualifying for the nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.”

"The Venice Golden Lion Award-winning film "Pietà" unexpectedly refused to be nominated for the Oscars."

The news that "Pietà" refused to register for the Oscars has caused heated discussions not only in China.

It has also attracted attention in Hollywood.

It seems that Li Chen's works have never been submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

Even in the currently active "Thieves Gate", there is no sign of Li Chen, the double gold director.

Yang Siwei’s Yi Xin Media officially opened for business.

On the same day, Yi Xin Media held a grand signing ceremony for Deng Chao.

Li Chen's appearance naturally became the focus of media attention.

In addition to Wang Jingyan, Li Yu and other acquaintances of Yang Siwei, there were also people who came to support the event.

There are also friends of Deng Chao and Sun Li in the circle.

And artists under Rongchen Pictures.

Except Yang Mi who didn't come because "Wang Zhaojun" was about to premiere.

Everyone else is here.

Tang Yan's "Father's Love Continued" has just finished filming in Hong Kong Island.

"Tangtang, do you think Director Li doesn't like me, or is he really unwilling to sign me because of our relationship?"

Luo Jin shook the red wine glass in annoyance.

Tang Yan quickly explained for his boss: "You think too much. If the boss doesn't like you, he wouldn't ask you to act in several dramas."

"Besides, Yifei hasn't signed with our company either. This is the rule set by the boss."

Luo Jin felt better: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

Huayi and Shiba Culture wanted to sign him, but he was still hesitating.

Fan Qiaoqiao has opened a window for all artists.

Luo Jin couldn't help but be tempted.

But he also understood that he could not compare with Fan Qiaoqiao.

Without financial support, he wouldn't be able to run the studio with his current fame and strength.

They both 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 when Deng Chao starred in "Chinese Partners" last year?"

"Director Li, why is Pietà not competing for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar?"

Reporters rushed to focus their attention on Li Chen, who was sitting next to Yang Siwei.

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "I will answer this question for Director Li."

“Although I’m no longer the publicity director of Rongchen Pictures, I will always be Director Li’s vanguard.” The media and guests at the scene laughed out loud.

Yang Siwei glanced at Li Chen, and Li Chen nodded slightly and smiled.

"The contract with Deng Chao was signed this year. He came to us on his own. If you don't believe me, you can ask Sun Li."

Sun Li in the audience nodded and smiled.

“As for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, that’s not necessary.”

"Winning the Golden Lion is the greatest compliment, so I'll leave the Oscar opportunity to others."

Yang Siwei’s answer soon became popular online.

Netizens couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Leo is still very confident and the Oscars don't care."

"Now there is a place for the Golden Rooster to put his face, after all, Leo didn't sign up for the Golden Rooster this year."

“I heard that Zhang Yimou’s Curse of the Golden Flower and Xiao Gangpao’s The Banquet have signed up. I wonder if there will be another Golden Rooster Award!”

At the following cocktail party, Deng Chao and Sun Li took the initiative to approach Li Chen and try to get close to him.

"Director Li, you can't just leave Siwei and me in Soho Modern City and not care about us?" Deng Chao joked.

Instead, Sun Li bumped into him: "Boss Yang!"

Deng Chao reacted immediately and laughed: "I'm used to it, Mr. Yang, Mr. Yang!"

Neither Li Chen nor Yang Siwei cared.

Li Chen had something to do, so he said hello to Yang Siwei and left.

"The Sound of Wind" and "Draw the Bow, Dad" will start shooting at the same time at the end of the month.

Li Chen directed "The Sound of Wind" and Wu Bin directed "Draw the Bow, Dad", and the crews of the two dramas have already started moving.

At the premiere of "The Sun", Li Chen and Liu Yifei showed up together to support Jiang Wen.

Most of the people who went there were fans of Jiang Wen.

Since Li Chen took Liu Yifei there, he naturally wouldn't embarrass her.

After the premiere, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun specially invited Li Chen and Liu Yifei to sit for a while in a private club.

Zhou Yun took the initiative to talk to Liu Yifei, leaving space for the two men.

Jiang Wen was quite curious: "Why do I feel that you don't like people from Hong Kong Island?"

Jiang Wen discovered it at the premiere just now.

Li Chen looked down on Huang Qiu Sheng.

Jiang Wen had heard a little about the friction between the two, so he wasn't surprised.

But Li Chen ignored Prince Long, which puzzled him.

Li Chen did not answer his question directly.

Instead, he smiled and said, “Will you greet everyone with a smile?”

Jiang Wen laughed: "That's true, our tempers are really similar."

"If you like it, you can talk about anything. If you don't like it, you can just ignore it!"

"There's no one here with us, so tell me, what do you think of my film The Sun?"

Li Chen took a sip of tea: "What do you mean?"

Jiang Wen also picked up the exquisite teacup and took a sip: "Box office, word of mouth, tell me what you think."

"You have the most say in the box office in China, and I want to hear the truth."

This is his first movie since being banned from directing, and I’d really like to hear what Li Chen, the box office champion, thinks.

Li Chen nodded: "I can't tell lies!"

Jiang Wen smiled again: "That's right."

Li Chen straightened his face and said, "I won't talk about word of mouth. I'll just talk about the box office, which you think I have a say in."

"My opinion: it's too hard to get over 100 million, but maybe 50 million is still possible."

Jiang Wen's face changed, and he suddenly looked up at Li Chen: "Impossible!"

"You mean my movie 'The Sun' 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 at Liu Yifei sheepishly: "Let's go over and take a look. Lao Jiang has a bad temper."

Liu Yifei did not comment: "Same as Li Chen."

The two women couldn't help but smile at each other.

(End of this chapter)