It's reasonable for me to be a three-time Golden Horse Award-winning director and an all-around

Chapter 46 I'm in Hollywood to do only three things!

The arrival of Jiang Wen and Lü Rui was like a timely rain, slightly easing the tense atmosphere on the set of "Peacock".

Perhaps having received advance notice, Dong Ping also rushed over shortly afterward.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Wenli ultimately managed to control her emotions and prevent the situation from escalating further.

After greeting everyone, she glared fiercely at Gu Changwei, grabbed her handbag, and left the film crew.

As for Zhang Jingchu, she never took her seriously from beginning to end.

How dare she seduce her man? Does she really think Jiang Wenli is the kind of ordinary director's wife who can be manipulated and is submissive to others?
Once "Peacock" is finished filming, this arrogant and presumptuous woman will never be able to establish herself in the mainland film industry again!
Jiang Wenli definitely has the confidence to utter such harsh words!
No sooner had Jiang Wenli left than Lü Rui strode up to Gu Changwei, his expression grave, and warned, "Director Gu, someone was secretly taking pictures with their phone just now, and they're still here. It's probably a paparazzi..."

The influence of paparazzi in China is rapidly growing.

Especially those who have returned from "studying" in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, their methods are even more cunning and ruthless, and you could be taken down if you're not careful!

"What?" Gu Changwei panicked instantly.

If his family scandal gets out, where will he put his old face?

Fortunately, Dong Ping was also present; handling these kinds of thorny issues is exactly what he excels at.

"give it to me."

With a wave of his hand, without even asking Lu Rui who the person taking the photos was, a group of his men quickly summoned the onlookers and began to check them one by one.

In 03, someone who could afford a mobile phone with a camera and was still secretly taking photos on set was very likely a paparazzi!

Not long after, the bodyguards returned with several cell phones.

Only after confirming that all the contents of the photo album had been deleted did Dong Ping instruct people to return the phones one by one.

"Thanks to President Dong and Director Lü for their help, I am truly grateful!" Gu Changwei said with a face full of gratitude.

Jiang Wen's expression turned serious, and he asked with a frown, "Are you also planning to get a divorce?"

Gu Changwei caught a glimpse of Zhang Jingchu eavesdropping behind him out of the corner of his eye. He remained silent, but subtly gave her a look.

The group instantly understood; it seemed it was all just an act.

Actually, it makes sense when you think about it. Jiang Wenli has been working in the entertainment industry for many years and has already established herself. The couple's interests are intertwined and deeply intertwined, so how could they get divorced so easily?

They may go their separate ways on ordinary days, but when something really happens, they will definitely be allies standing on the same side!

With the crew causing such a commotion, filming definitely couldn't continue that day.

Gu Changwei immediately announced a one-day work stoppage. After calming Zhang Jingchu down, he took Jiang Wen, Lü Rui, and Dong Ping to a private room at the hotel.

People who frequently cheat know that they will feel regret after making a mistake.

"Alas, it's all my fault for being bewitched and making a foolish mistake..."

Gu Changwei sighed as he drank, his face full of regret.

Through his narration, Lü Rui gradually pieced together the process of how he met Zhang Jingchu.

This girl graduated from the art class of an ordinary art school for early childhood education. After graduation, she lied and said that she had been admitted to the art department of the film academy. She swindled a sum of money from her family and went to the capital alone.

After a year of hard work studying art, he was finally admitted to the Directing Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 1997.

Then, during her time at school, she met Gu Changwei, who was a teaching assistant.

Old Gu took special care of her and even helped her complete her graduation project, "Evening Crane".

After a while, the two got together.

"If you have no feelings for Jiang Wenli, then just leave her. It's really not right to have your cake and eat it too," Jiang Wen advised, speaking from experience.

"Mmm, I'll think about it carefully," Gu Changwei mumbled, shaking his head repeatedly.

But Lu Rui could see right through him; he hadn't listened to a word he said.

What man doesn't dream of having a stable home life while having affairs on the side?

What's even more outrageous is that the mistress is quite cunning; halfway through the meal, she actually called to comfort him and said she would come to pick him up.

Gu Changwei was deeply moved, and was easily manipulated once again...

Although this set visit caused quite a few hiccups, for Lü Rui, it was a way of repaying half of the favors he owed.

At least the scandal of "the director's wife slapping her lover on set" wasn't spread, and Gu Changwei has to accept this favor.

Upon returning to Yanjing, Jiang Wen immediately threw himself into promoting his new film, "Heroes of Heaven and Earth," in which he played a captain who raised a flag and staged a mutiny.

Lu Rui didn't sit idle either. Before the summer vacation arrived, he made the most of every minute to review all the courses and passed the exams smoothly.

Just as the national college entrance examination was about to begin, he finally received a call from Han Sanping.

"Everything is ready with Warner. When do you plan to leave?" "There's no time like the present. Let's do it tomorrow," Lu Rui replied decisively.

"Okay, be careful on the road. When you get to an unfamiliar place, remember to observe and listen more, and speak less. In particular, stay away from those who engage in racial discrimination..." Han Sanping repeatedly reminded him.

After listening to the warning, the following morning, Lü Rui boarded a flight to Los Angeles.

He didn't waste the more than ten hours of sailing time; instead, he used the time to plan his future development in an orderly manner.

He had three things to do during his trip to Los Angeles.

Fairness... Ugh! I'm getting off-topic...

First, there are the special effects shots in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty".

Secondly, they hoard novel copyrights and register film scripts.

Third, learn about Hollywood, which is known as the world's largest place of fame and fortune!

In his past life, he had neither the opportunity nor the right to come here, but in this life, he is determined to satisfy his inner curiosity and expectations!
In particular, registering film scripts and stockpiling novel copyrights are two matters that cannot be delayed.

Each time the system issues a task, it's to translate a Hollywood movie that hasn't been released yet into Chinese.

If someone else snatches it up beforehand, that would be a huge problem!

He has no desire to engage in international litigation.

In addition, he plans to explore emerging fields.

In his previous life, when he was a short drama director, his company belonged to Tencent, one of the BTA giants jokingly referred to in the industry as "Nanshan Invincible".

Although he is just an ordinary contracted director at a short drama production studio under Tencent Penguin Pictures, he has a wealth of experience in the industry’s routine operations due to his understanding of the short drama market.

Currently, the internet is a vast untapped market, both in the Chinese film and television industry and in Hollywood!

Although he dared not dream of becoming the dominant blue whale in this blue ocean, with his foresight, being a carefree orca should be no problem.

More than ten hours later, the plane landed safely at Burbank Airport.

After completing the immigration procedures, Lü Rui followed the signs to the exit gate.

"Huh? What the hell does this taste like?"

As soon as he stepped out of the airport, he frowned.

What hit me was not the "sweet and honey-like" air that those public intellectuals on the Chinese internet were talking about, but rather a pungent smell similar to burnt tobacco.

He glanced around and soon spotted several people gathered in a secluded corner not far away, smoking.

There were even people holding up signs selling "leaves" and hawking them back and forth!

"As expected of the free and beautiful America."

Lu Rui muttered to himself, then took out his phone, which he had just changed the SIM card for, and prepared to contact the people at Warner first.

They said they would send someone to pick me up at the airport, but...

"Lv!"

Say Cao Cao and Cao Cao will arrive.

Hearing someone call his name, Lü Rui turned his head and saw an old acquaintance coming towards him.

It was Dennis Smith, the manager of Warner's copyright department.

Welcome to Burbank.

"Haha, long time no see."

Dennis smiled and opened his arms, and the two hugged and exchanged greetings at the airport entrance.

His assistant took Lu Rui's luggage, and the group then headed towards the parking area.

Dennis got into his Cadillac, the driver started the car and they drove off, while the two chatted about the movie in the back seat.

Dennis excitedly mentioned the popularity of "Gone Girl" and "Mystic River" overseas: "This is one of Warner Bros.' most successful deals last year."

In particular, the localization adaptation of *Mystic River* has begun, with Clint Eastwood set to direct, and the project aims to win an Oscar!

Lü Rui was not surprised by this.

Just as Hollywood remade "Infernal Affairs" and successfully released "The Departed," winning the 79th Academy Awards, cross-cultural adaptations of classic works have always been the norm in the industry.

This is also the foundation for his translation of Hollywood movies into Chinese...

(End of this chapter)