The hall was magnificent, with dazzling crystal chandeliers hanging above it. Luxurious carpets stretched all the way to the banquet area, and long tables were set with champagne and exquisite cold dishes. In the center, there were also many high-end decorations resembling candles. At the far end of the hall, there was even a small pool and rockery with a flowing fountain, adding a touch of elegance to the lively banquet.
This place has long since transformed into a social hub for the elite. Guests come and go in glittering gowns, their whispers mingling with the clinking of glasses. Uniformed waiters, carrying trays, walk with impeccable poise, their hands behind their backs. In the distance, the champagne tower is constantly being replenished, one glass missing at a time.
This place, compared to the grand banquets Xiao He had previously attended in China, felt more like a capitalist's world, a paradise of fame and fortune.
Upon entering, Director Ning took the initiative to chat with several distributors.
Xiao He stood aside as an ordinary mascot.
However, even though he was just standing there, his strong aura was still impossible to ignore, and almost everyone who talked to Director Ning couldn't help but ask him a few questions.
Thus, Xiao He smoothly integrated into everyone's conversation.
The dinner lasted a long time.
Director Ning is already elderly, and this high-intensity social interaction has left him looking tired.
After discussing it with Xiao He, they prepared to leave.
Before they even reached the door, they were stopped by a junior assistant.
"Excuse me for bothering you, but our husband would like to speak with you alone."
Xiao He looked in the direction his assistant pointed and saw a somewhat thin middle-aged foreign man.
Director Ning narrowed his eyes: "They're from Shield Curtain Company."
As one of Hollywood giants, Shield Screen is not only a producer and distributor, but also responsible for many theater chains in Europe and America. It has a vertically integrated model in the film market, producing and distributing its own films.
However, their xenophobia was truly formidable. Ning Jiaqi had never considered discussing the overseas release of "No Bait" with the people from Shield Curtain.
Unexpectedly, the other party suddenly became interested in them.
Xiao He also frowned slightly.
His impression of the shield was not very good.
Moreover, if Xiao He remembered correctly, Shield Curtain Company had recently co-produced "The Twelve Evil Surnames" with Han Zaiyu's side.
Although they only had a conflict with Han Jae-woo at the time, Shield Screen Pictures was no good either. There are still some news reports online about them inserting their own ideas and expressing inappropriate thoughts into their works.
However, it must be acknowledged that their film and television works still occupy a large market share in China.
Xiao He couldn't understand why Shield Curtain would suddenly become interested in "No Bait".
He certainly didn't want the publisher of "No Bait" to be a company like that.
However, the assistant quickly interrupted Xiao He's thoughts, saying, "You can stay."
Xiao He: ?
Ning Jiaqi: ?
Xiao He glanced at Director Ning, then pointed to himself: "Am I the only one?"
"right."
Director Ning understood and winked at Xiao He.
It turns out she wasn't interested in "No Bait," but rather in Xiao He.
That's great, what a relief.
...But it doesn't seem to be much better.
Xiao He: "...Alright, I understand."
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