Chapter 553 Some people can’t be spoiled
Cheng Xuyuan met with another director just like he did with Simler.
Although this director is more sincere than Simpson, he is indeed not very famous.
In Cheng Xuyuan's memory of the film, there was no such person's name at all.
So Cheng Xuyuan naturally pushed the issue of cooperation aside.
Although the Shawshank Redemption became a huge hit and made Cheng Xuyuan famous, Cheng Xuyuan felt that it was not the right time yet.
So we will have to wait for a while before seeing his several works.
After waiting for a long time, he finally got the chance to star in The Shawshank Redemption.
Sidiwen came here this time and was in high spirits.
If he was just a new director when he came last time, now he is almost a successful director.
Although there is still some distance between me and the great directors, I am no longer the same as before.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan, he said enthusiastically: "My dear Cheng, congratulations on becoming a millionaire here."
As he spoke, Sidiwen stretched out his arms towards Cheng Xuyuan.
That means she wants to hug Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan was not very fond of the greeting etiquette of hugging.
However, he did not retreat, but stretched out his right hand towards Sidivin.
Sidiwen naturally understood what Cheng Xuyuan meant by this.
Although he was a little unhappy, he still stretched out his hand and shook it towards Cheng Xuyuan.
The two translators who came with Sidiwen looked at Cheng Xuyuan with admiration at this time.
It is really admirable that he was able to refuse a hug from a famous director.
"Cheng, do you know? Our movie not only sold well at the box office, but also received a lot of praise."
Sidwen said excitedly: "Especially in the New York Times, several famous newspaper critics have published articles specifically praising Shawshank Redemption."
"Also, this time, The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for several Oscars."
“There’s a script award in there.”
"Cheng, I formally invite you to go to the United States to attend the Oscars. Maybe then we can win the grand prize."
Looking at the cheerful Si Diwen, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Si Diwen. If I have the chance, I will definitely go there."
Seeing that Cheng Xuyuan was not too enthusiastic, Si Diwen couldn't help but say: "Mr. Cheng, you should know that this is an extremely rare opportunity."
"As long as you go there, you can meet many big directors and stars that you have only heard of before."
"This will also be of great benefit to your future development."
"besides……"
Listening to what Si Diwen said, Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "Mr. Si Diwen, I don't plan to develop in Hollywood in the future."
"Besides, even if I want to enter Hollywood, it will be my works. As for myself, I still prefer a quiet life."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan, who didn't look like he was lying, Sidiwen sighed.
There must be a reason why he was so enthusiastic towards Cheng Xuyuan right from the start.
In this way, he wanted to let Cheng Xuyuan know what kind of changes he had brought to him, so that Cheng Xuyuan would become dependent on him.
Finally, through this dependence, one can achieve one's own goals.
But Cheng Xuyuan seemed to see through his thoughts and received him neither lightly nor seriously, which made him feel uneasy.
After a slight hesitation, Si Diwen smiled and said, "Mr. Cheng, I came here this time not only to give you money and share the joy of success with you, but also to think that we can move towards a new success together."
At this point, Sidwen said: "Taking advantage of the popularity of Shawshank Redemption, I think if we two join forces again, it will definitely attract more audiences to pay attention to our work."
“And thus move towards greater glory.”
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the high-spirited Si Diwen and said with a smile: "Mr. Si Diwen, which film are you going to cooperate with?"
"Mr. Cheng, what do you think of Forrest Gump?"
"I've read most of your short stories, and I think this one is the most suitable now."
When Sidiwen said this, he waved his arms vigorously, as if he wanted to express his confidence in this way.
"Mr. Cheng, believe me, I think if you write the script and I shoot this film, it will definitely be a very popular masterpiece."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, I have great faith in your vision."
"In fact, I think that if Forrest Gump were made, it would be a masterpiece."
Sidiwen's heart moved, and he felt something different from Cheng Xuyuan's words.
But at this time, he did not show it, but waited quietly for Cheng Xuyuan to finish speaking.
Cheng Xuyuan did not hide it and continued, "Mr. Si Diwen, if we cooperate as you said, how do you plan to do it?"
Si Diwen pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Cheng, I think our previous cooperation method was good."
“Not only do you have no risk, but you also make a lot of money.”
"We are old friends. I think we can still cooperate in this way this time."
Looking at the confident Si Diwen, Cheng Xuyuan shook his head and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, if this is your sincerity, then there is no need for us to continue the discussion."
Having said this, the smile on Cheng Xuyuan's face disappeared without a trace.
When Sidiwen came to see Cheng Xuyuan, he was already prepared. Although Cheng Xuyuan's words disappointed him, this disappointment did not reach the point of leaving in anger.
He said to Cheng Xuyuan, "Mr. Cheng, I know that after the success of Shawshank Redemption, you have more confidence in your work."
"But you have to understand that a good work cannot just have a script, but also a director who can fully display its connotations."
"Otherwise, according to your saying, it's called throwing a pearl into the dark."
"This is of no benefit to either me or you."
"So, I think the two of us should be the ones to cooperate."
"As for your share, we can increase it a bit."
Appropriate improvement, this is Sidiwen’s concession.
The reason why he gave in was naturally because Cheng Xuyuan was no longer an unknown person.
Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "Mr. Si Diwen, if it's just a little bit, I'm very sorry."
"Although you and I are old friends, I believe that besides you, I can also find a director who can interpret my work."
At this point, Cheng Xuyuan changed the subject and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, since you have come to our place, as a friend, I should take you around."
"Just tell me where you want to go, and I'll go with you."
It can be said that Sidiven has been praised by many people during this period, and it feels very proud.
Cheng Xuyuan's words at this moment made him feel ashamed and angry.
But despite his anger, he quickly calmed down.
He knew that no matter how angry he was, he could not change Cheng Xuyuan's decision at this moment. Instead, it would only intensify the conflict between him and Cheng Xuyuan.
Although now, he also has several scripts in his hands.
But what moved him the most and made him feel the most promising was Forrest Gump written by Cheng Xuyuan.
He felt that he would regret it if someone else made this film.
"Mr. Cheng, thank you for your help."
"I am very interested in your Forbidden City. Why don't we go and have a look together tomorrow?"
At this point, Si Diwen said, "I plan to stay here for a few more days. I will trouble Mr. Cheng for the next few days."
Hearing what Si Diwen said, Cheng Xuyuan felt a toothache.
He was just being polite, but he didn't expect that Sidiwen would actually climb up the pole.
If I could accompany him, he would really be able to say it.
But under the current circumstances, Cheng Xuyuan couldn't refuse.
So Cheng Xuyuan could only smile and say, "Then I'll accompany Mr. Si Diwen for a while."
"Mr. Cheng, before coming here today, I have already reserved a table of food at the hotel where I am staying. Let's celebrate." Si Diwen said, "No matter how our future cooperation will be, we must celebrate this success properly."
Seeing Sidiwen's calm look, Cheng Xuyuan naturally couldn't refuse out of stinginess.
He smiled and said, "Then let's celebrate properly."
For this celebration, Sidiwen put a lot of thought into it. He not only ordered a table of dishes, but also took out a bottle of red wine he brought with him.
During the meal, Sidiwen told some small stories about the filming of Shawshank Redemption. Although they were all small things, they made Cheng Xuyuan feel that eating together was not so boring.
After finishing a bottle of red wine, although Cheng Xuyuan was not drunk, he felt a little dizzy.
He made an appointment with Sidiwen to meet the next day and went straight back to the Overseas Chinese Apartment.
In the Overseas Chinese Apartment, Fang Yuqing was watching TV leisurely.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan coming back, she said with a look of reproach: "Look at you. I told you not to drink too much when we went there, but you drank quite a lot."
Cheng Xuyuan said: "I rejected the cooperation with Sidiwen. They want to treat me to a meal, so I have to drink."
At this point, Cheng Xuyuan shook Fang Yuqing's hand and asked, "Do you have any plans for the next two days?"
"There are no arrangements. What's the matter?" Fang Yuqing asked curiously.
"That Si Diwen insisted on dragging me to travel with him in Beijing. What's the point of me traveling with him? Why don't we travel together?"
When Fang Yuqing heard that she was hanging out with Cheng Xuyuan, a hint of excitement suddenly flashed across her face.
Although there is also the big light bulb Si Diwen in this, it is much better than two people acting separately.
"Okay, then let's go shopping, but wouldn't that be neglecting Mr. Sidivin?" Fang Yuqing asked.
Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand and said, "This guy asked me to go shopping. He must have bad intentions. He still wants to discuss the next cooperation with me."
"We still have to leave him alone."
"Besides, he has a translator with him, so he won't be bored."
As the two of them were chatting and laughing, Fang Yuqing suddenly said, "When I went out to throw away the garbage today, I saw Shen Yumo's brother Shen Yulin. Could he be here to see you?"
(End of this chapter)
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