After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 695 Jing Tian: I am Zhuang Yan, Li Mingyang's lover.
That's right, the copyright of The Three-Body Problem is held by Li Mingyang.

However, the power of production was in the hands of Zuo Shandiao.

Even after Zuo Shandiao stepped down, he was still in the hands of China Film Group.

Li Mingyang pledged his loyalty to Zuo Shandiao downstairs, expressing his deep patriotism.

In the second-floor bedroom of the duplex apartment, Jing Tian, ​​Yang Mi, and Han Jianu sat around the coffee table, playing cards.

"Three 5s".

"Three 10s".

"No."

Han Jianu covered the cards, her gaze shifting between Jing Tian and Yang Mi.

Jing Tian was wearing a white spaghetti strap nightgown, while Yang Mi was wearing a white short-sleeved nightgown with a strawberry pattern.

There were two women in one room. To say that they had nothing to do with Li Mingyang would be something she would never believe, even if you beat her to death.

Jing Tian can accept that Li Mingyang has other women, and Han Jianu can understand that her father also has many female confidantes.

But sleeping together... I can't even imagine!
How can you accept that?

"Hey, can you two concentrate on playing cards?" Jing Tian had been holding back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but speak up.

Han Jianu wasn't focused on playing cards; she was giving Jing Tian and Yang Mi strange looks. Jing Tian tried to chat with her, but Han Jianu kept giving vague answers like "I don't know" and "I'm not sure."

Yang Mi was even more speechless; she spent most of her time playing on her phone while playing cards.

"Hey, I'm busy. Are you all okay?" Yang Mi looked at her phone, her brows furrowed.

"What are you busy with?" Jing Tian asked.

"Many people ask me what's going on now, but nobody asks you?"

“We’re all playing cards inside, we don’t know what’s going on outside, so we might as well not go back!” Jing Tian said matter-of-factly.

Yang Mi glanced up at Jing Tian. Such a good opportunity to show off, of course she went back. It's so much fun to keep people in suspense! Much more interesting than playing this stupid card.

If Han Jianu hadn't suggested playing cards, she would have already crawled into bed to show off and brag.

As for eavesdropping, I wouldn't dare!
Han Jianu was monitoring her and Jing Tian.

Don't you want to know what happened?

Han Jianu raised her wrist and glanced at the time on her watch. Her father should have finished talking by now.

Jing Tian and Yang Mi were both stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

Han Jianu opened her bag, took out a book—The Three-Body Problem 2: The Dark Forest—and held it up, facing the two women.

"Three bodies?"

"Mingyang has already been kicked out, is Third Master Han planning to let him rejoin the Three-Body Problem production team?"

Han Jianu placed the book on her lap, a complex expression in her eyes. "My father never intended to replace Li Mingyang with anyone, because he knew all along that the copyright of The Three-Body Problem belonged to Director Li."

"My husband owns the copyright to The Three-Body Problem?" Jing Tian asked in surprise.

Yang Mi wanted to show surprise too, but she couldn't keep up the act. She already knew about it; Li Mingyang had shown her the copyright contract for *The Three-Body Problem* years ago.

"Li Mingyang bought the copyright to The Three-Body Problem for 80,000 yuan, that's utter nonsense..." Yang Mi's eyes were green with envy.

"Eighty thousand yuan? How is that possible!" Jing Tian was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant. "Wait, how did you know?!"

“I’ve seen the contract! It’s not just the copyright of The Three-Body Problem, but the copyright of all of Liu Cixin’s works that Mingyang bought, for a total of 130,000.”

"This... Liu Cixi is too pitiful. He seems quite smart, how could he be deceived? And even helped him cover it up and supported him? It's unbelievable!" Jing Tian was so shocked that her worldview was shattered.

"Hmph, selling someone out and then having that person help him count the money, isn't that Li Mingyang's usual tactic..." Yang Mi crossed her legs, propped her chin up with her hand, and sighed with deep resentment.

"It was indeed 130,000 back then, and Director Li must have given a lot of benefits later."

Han Jianu said with a smile, "When Liu Cixin was sober, no matter who asked, he would say that LeTV bought the copyright of The Three-Body Problem. He kept it a secret for more than a year. My dad eventually got him drunk before he finally found out."

Sure enough, ginger is still spicy.

"So, even though Third Master knew that the copyright of The Three-Body Problem was in Li Mingyang's hands, he still kicked him out?" Yang Mi frowned.

"Mm," Han Jianu said.

"Why?" Yang Mi exclaimed.

"Yes! Why?" Jing Tian didn't understand either.

Han Jianu glanced at Yang Mi, then at Jing Tian. The two women looked so anxious and angry, it was quite amusing.

"Fine, if you don't want to tell me, I'm too lazy to listen." Yang Mi, who liked to keep people in suspense, was someone Han Jianu knew what Yang Mi was up to just by raising her eyebrows.

“Jia Nu, why are you suddenly telling us all this? Is it related to us?” Jing Tian guessed.

“Alright, I’m not teasing you anymore… Here’s the thing, Director Li can’t stay abroad anymore. He has to go back to China. The Three-Body Project has always been his. Kicking him out is forcing him to return to China,” Han Jianu said.

"Given Mingyang's personality, it's a miracle he didn't blow it up back then."

"Uh-huh."

“Because Director Li kept quiet, my dad’s plan fell through and he had to come up with a new idea. Then, a while ago, Zhang Zhao talked to my dad about the Three-Body Problem project. Director Li’s idea was to start filming from the second book, The Dark Forest, and he would play Luo Ji. My dad thought this was a great idea.” Han Jianu finished speaking in one breath, her eyes roaming between Jing Tian and Yang Mi.

"He's playing Luo Ji? Then who's playing Zhuang Yan?" Yang Mi asked excitedly.

"Of course it's me, is there any need to say more?" Jing Tian puffed out her chest and said with great confidence, "I am Li Mingyang's Zhuang Yan."

Pshaw, narcissistic!

I've been eyeing Zhuang Yan's character for a long time. Why should all the good things be yours... I'm letting you have your way, do you really think I'm easy to bully!

"Then it will be fair competition," Yang Mi said with a smile.

"Who wants to compete fairly with you? Zhuang Yan is mine anyway," Jing Tian said irritably.

"Alright, it's yours, everything is yours." Yang Mi stared at Jing Tian with a smile, but her smile hid a knife, as if she wanted to tear Jing Tian to pieces.

Jing Tian sensed Yang Mi's hostility, looked Yang Mi up and down, turned her head and snorted, completely disregarding Yang Mi.

Seeing the two women go from being sweet and affectionate to being at each other's throats, Han Jianu was secretly delighted.

The two women loved each other and didn't fight or compete, which was not what she wanted to see.

Fighting is best!
“Mimi, Tiantian, please don’t do this. In theory, the casting for The Three-Body Problem is Director Li’s decision, but my dad will have full authority over the role of Zhuang Yan.”

The two women's hearts skipped a beat. Master Han was picky about his people, and his first choice was the Beijing elite circle, which neither of them belonged to!

"Can't!"

"Why!"

"Don't get excited, my dad isn't targeting the Beijing elite this time, you're his first choice!"

Jing Tian and Yang Mi instantly calmed down, exchanged a glance, and both felt that the other was no match for them and that they were sure to win!

"However, you have to guarantee one thing: whoever plays Zhuang Yan must ensure that Director Li is fully committed to filming The Three-Body Problem in mainland China and completing it within two years."

"Yes, I promise." Yang Mi smiled as sweetly as honey.

"So simple?" Jing Tian knew that Li Mingyang was determined to return to China, and felt it was too easy.

Han Jianu breathed a sigh of relief.

Simple?
It's no easy feat to complete a science fiction film that rivals Hollywood's film industry in just two years!

"Since you've agreed, let's sign a simple confidentiality agreement."

After saying that, Han Jianu smiled and took out two confidentiality agreements from her bag for the two women to sign.

The agreement was very simple, with few words; it was just what Han Jianu had said.

Li Mingyang, as a mainland director, made mainland films, focusing entirely on his work without taking on multiple projects at once, and completed The Three-Body Problem within two years.

Although both women loved Zhuang Yan, they weren't stupid.

They wouldn't sign the agreement without Li Mingyang's consent and without Zuo Shandiao being present.

"I'm not Liu Yifei, acting on a whim. I always keep my promises," Yang Mi said righteously.

"Liu Yifei is Liu Yifei, and we are us. We keep our word. Besides, Wanda is also a producer, and I will be responsible to China Film Group and Wanda!"

"Can't I at least record an audio message?" Han Jianu waved her phone.

"Of course you can, I'm not Liu Yifei," Yang Mi continued to complain, now a little worried that Liu Yifei might also enter the competition...

“No problem,” Jing Tian said, patting her lap.

……

After Han Jianu, Jing Tian, ​​and Yang Mi reached an agreement, Han Jianu went out first to check the situation.

Li Mingyang and his father were standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, chatting happily.

My dad's eyes narrowed with laughter as he smoked one cigarette after another, finishing one only to light another. This was a state of mind that came from being extremely happy.

"Old man, you two are having a great chat!" Han Jianu said with a smile.

Zuo Shandiao glanced back at his daughter and beckoned her over.

"I'm getting old; the future belongs to you young people."

As Zuo Shandiao spoke, he looked at his daughter with a kind expression, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"Sister Han is young, knowledgeable, visionary, and has a clear vision. Most importantly, she has the ability to empathize. Given time, she will surely achieve great things and may even become Asia's number one female director."

"Haha! You little rascal, you just like to talk nonsense. There aren't many female directors, but those few aren't easy to surpass."

"In the end, there's only one Xu Anhua... She's already old."

"Director Li, please stop teasing me. Director Xu Anhua is the pinnacle among male directors..." Han Jianu said awkwardly but politely.

"Haha, little sister is shy. Have confidence. Although Director Li likes to talk nonsense, he has accomplished a lot."

Han Jianu knew her father was paving the way for her, so she nodded with a smile and said, "Boss, please guide me in the future."

"In the film industry, you have to take things one step at a time. How about this... you can be the screenwriter for The Three-Body Problem later."

When Li Mingyang said the first part, Zuo Shandiao thought to himself, "You little brat, I've never seen you proceed step by step, but when it comes to my daughter, you suddenly proceed step by step."

Zuo Shandiao was very satisfied with the subsequent promises. He could become the screenwriter for the Three-Body Problem project, which was a huge leap forward!

Although Zuo Shandiao had a "take it or leave it" attitude towards scripts, it didn't mean he didn't care about the scripts or the screenwriters.

On the contrary, he values ​​screenwriters and cares a lot about scripts.

At all film festivals, both in China and abroad, the Best Screenplay award is a prestigious prize, and its importance is self-evident.

While South Korea appears to have achieved remarkable progress in film quality in recent years thanks to its screenwriter-centric system, the screenwriters and directors of Korean films are actually one entity.

Many directors started as screenwriters; almost all directors possess screenwriting skills.

With his daughter's journey arranged, Zuo Shandiao didn't linger and happily left with his daughter.

The corridor was packed with people. Zuo Shandiao greeted and shook hands with people he knew, then left as smoothly as flowing water.

Zuo Shandiao was in a good mood; everyone thought he had gotten what he wanted.

Wang Changtian stood at the doorway, looking into the room. He saw Li Mingyang standing in front of the French windows, his back to everyone, his right hand in his pocket, and a cigarette between his left and right hands.

"Did it work?" Wang Changtian asked from behind Li Mingyang.

Li Mingyang's left hand trembled slightly, shaking off a long piece of cigarette ash. He came to his senses, his brows furrowed, and said, "I don't know if it's successful or not."

"China Film Group is unwilling to invest?"

"Ah."

Wang Changtian's mood immediately soured, and he felt immense pressure.

"However, he said that if I win the Palme d'Or, CCTV will invest in FBTV."

Wang Changtian's eyes widened, and all the pressure on him vanished instantly. "Great! This is excellent! This is even better than China Film Group investing! From now on, we're CCTV people too!"

"1% of the shares and a veto right."

Wang Changtian's smile froze on his face. "They don't ask for much, but the veto power is too domineering!"

"Yes! The veto power must be restricted, otherwise there will be endless trouble... Wall Street capital has to pay to take over FBTV, but the higher-ups can't take it even if they want to, and they have to work for free..."

"I'll go talk to them. I'm quite familiar with people at CCTV."

"Um……"

……

After reaching an agreement with Zuo Shandiao, Li Mingyang began packing his luggage, preparing to return to South Korea.

This year's Baeksang Arts Awards will be held on May 9th at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul.

Compared to the Blue Dragon and Big Bell at the film festival.

The Baeksang Arts Awards are a mix of film and television awards. While the film awards are not as prestigious as the other two, they are still considered the three major film awards in South Korea.

It's better than the Busan International Film Festival.

Li Mingyang went to South Korea, while Tian Tian, ​​Mi Mi, and Liu Yifei went to Hengdian to prepare for a reshoot of "July and Ansheng".

Shishi then went to Tianjin with the cast and crew of "Scarlet Heart 2".

The main filming location for "Scarlet Heart 2" was Tianjin, and the workplace of all the actors in the drama was the TEDA MSD, a landmark building in Tanggu District, Tianjin.

Another filming location with an ancient feel is the renowned Beitang Ancient Town in Tianjin. Beitang Ancient Town is the only ancient town in the BHX district that retains its original town fabric, seamlessly blending tourism, culture, commerce, and historical relics, perfectly combining ancient cultural heritage with modern tourism and leisure. The town's commercial area is divided into six main sections: the core commercial area, Phoenix Street, Gujiu Alley, Shuanglei Square, Qinghe Guild Hall, and Guanlan Academy.

Coincidentally.

The surprise filming of Fan Binbin bringing Zhong Xiaoyu to the set was also filmed in Tianjin.

This light comedy, a collaboration between Fan Xiaopang and Jin Yimeng, blends "heavy" and "light" elements.

The guest cast is very strong.

Two of the Four Heavenly Kings, Li Ming and Xu Guangtou, are in the film.

The former was about Yang Guifei, which was requested by Fan Binbin before the filming of the movie was even started; Xu Zheng was returning a favor.

The male lead is Aarif Rahman, a new generation actor from Hong Kong.

This film was produced and distributed by Media Asia, which is backed by Alibaba.

Since both film crews were based in Tianjin, Zhong Xiaoyu and Liu Shishi would get together whenever they had free time. They got along very well and had a deep sisterly bond.

As a result, Liu Shishi and Fan Binbin also have a good relationship.

"Scarlet Heart 2" hasn't finished filming yet, but "One Night Surprise" has.

Zhong Xiaoyu is going to Cannes with Fan Bingbing to walk the red carpet.

When it comes to the most successful female celebrity in China at crashing red carpet events, Fan Binbin is undoubtedly the top choice.

If Zhong Xiaoyu can learn even 60% of it, she can live off it for the rest of her life.

Getting on the red carpet isn't just about walking the red carpet, taking a picture, and that's it.

There's a lot of knowledge behind it.

The phenomenon of Chinese films crashing the red carpet originated from the fact that Chinese-language films were absent from the Cannes main competition for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012.

Fan Binbin's extravagant appearances for three consecutive years have sparked accusations of "riding the coattails" of the red carpet. He himself stated that the red carpet is a platform for growth and denied trying to gain popularity.

This was actually a self-directed and self-acted performance, backed by a series of public relations and media maneuvers.

Walking the red carpet, releasing photos, accusing others of trying to ride the red carpet, and denying trying to gain popularity—this three-pronged approach is a very effective and sustained method of exposure.

Maybe she was just trying to ride on someone else's coattails at first, but later she had a fashion endorsement deal, and the brand let her go.

France is also the headquarters of the fashion industry.

Many people, both domestic and international, try to walk the red carpet at film festivals; it's a way for the organizers to make money, and Cannes has an open price list for this.

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

Li Mingyang felt that Fan Binbin's red carpet appearances had created a unique public relations and media style.

Yang Tianzhen wasn't entirely clear on the specifics of how to do it.

Yang Tianzhen is relatively marginalized in Fan Binbin's fashion system, and is handled by people from the Hong Kong and Taiwan team.

Hong Kong and Taiwan teams have had early and frequent contact with the fashion industry in Europe and America, and their collaborations are mixed with many complex factors and positions.

There's a saying: "Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders."

Only those within the European and American fashion circles can enjoy the benefits.

The so-called high-end luxury is actually European luxury goods.

Too many people want to leave, and too few are willing to come back.

Managing the international landscape is a delicate art. Donnie Yen is able to move between China and the West as the "Eastern Master" because, on the one hand, he is the last martial arts superstar, with undeniable strength and appeal. Hollywood, in order to cater to the domestic market, finds him irreplaceable.

On the other hand, he is just a celebrity, or maybe a martial arts instructor, whose salary is enough; he is not a capitalist and has no say.

That's why he was able to direct Star Wars: Rogue One, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Mulan, and John Wick 4.

Moreover, his remarks were very positive and free of any nonsense.

He vehemently refuted and corrected any controversial remarks made by overseas media.

Zhen Zhidan has no interest in Hollywood; he's focused on making money, and he's making quite a bit of money domestically.

(End of this chapter)