Chapter 582 The boss is by my side
Although he was a little reluctant, Cheng Xuyuan was still dragged by Xie Jin to the commendation meeting of Shanghai Film Studio.
The purpose of this commendation meeting is mainly to commend the achievements of The Truman Show.
After all, tens of millions of US dollars in foreign exchange are real achievements.
Such achievements are hard to ignore.
The foreign exchange of tens of millions of US dollars is even more dazzling, so the Shanghai Film Studio itself has to hold this commendation meeting.
As the director of The Truman Show, Xie Jin naturally attracts a lot of attention.
In addition, many important guests came, forcing him to attend the social events.
But even so, he still entrusted Cheng Xuyuan to Yu Jintao and asked Yu Jintao to accompany Cheng Xuyuan.
The large conference room of the Shanghai Film Studio was already decorated with lights and colors.
Although the commendation meeting has not yet begun, the atmosphere is extremely warm.
Yu Jintao actually had a lot of things to do in the Shanghai Film Studio, and people came to see him from time to time.
Some of them were his friends who came over specifically to meet him.
This situation made Yu Jintao a little flustered.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Yu Jintao who was chatting with his friends, and knew that with him nearby, Yu Jintao's communication with his friends was not going smoothly.
So he smiled and said to Yu Jintao: "Old Yu, you are also very busy, so don't worry about my business."
"I am such a big person, I can't get lost."
Yu Jintao knew the position of Cheng Xuyuan in Xie Jin's heart. He smiled and said, "Xuyuan, since Director Xie has entrusted you to me, I must accompany you well."
"These friends of mine are old friends, they won't be surprised."
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was about to persuade him, he heard someone laugh and say, "Old Yu, I was wondering why I couldn't find you? So you were hiding here!"
"Let's go, our classmates are waiting for you."
"I came here to show my support for you, but you, the landlord, are not here. This is outrageous!"
As these words were spoken, a middle-aged man who was about the same age as Yu Jintao, but whose hair was beginning to become smooth, walked over.
Seeing this person, Yu Jintao hurriedly said: "Lao He, I have a guest here."
"Please entertain our friends and ask them to wait for a moment. I will definitely have a drink with everyone today."
The middle-aged man glanced around Yu Jintao and found that there was no one around Yu Jintao except Cheng Xuyuan.
He laughed and said, "Is this little brother your honored guest?"
"Then let's go and talk for a while."
"Little brother, you don't feel that there is a gap when chatting with middle-aged people like us, do you?"
Hearing his friend's words, Yu Jintao became a little anxious.
Although Cheng Xuyuan, whom he met, was easy to talk to, Xie Jin said that Cheng Xuyuan was actually a proud and arrogant person.
The reason why he gets along so well with others is because he has restrained his arrogance.
If he is made unhappy, then Cheng Xuyuan will not give him face.
"Old Wu, what nonsense are you talking about? This is our distinguished guest. He..."
Before Yu Jintao could finish his words, Old Wu grabbed his hand and said, "Let's go, everyone is waiting for you."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Yu Jintao who was being pulled, and a smile appeared on his face.
Cheng Xuyuan understood Yu Jintao's situation very well.
After all, an old friend has come to me, and it’s hard to refuse.
"Lao Yu, I'm going to go somewhere else and take a look. You go and do your work first."
As he spoke, Cheng Xuyuan walked towards one side of the venue.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan leaving, Yu Jintao was a little worried, but thinking that Cheng Xuyuan was not a child, and they were all in the conference room, he could only say: "Xuyuan, if you have anything, just come to me directly."
“Most people in our factory know me.”
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and nodded.
Old Wu looked at Cheng Xuyuan who was leaving and said doubtfully, "Old Yu, this is your distinguished guest. He is too young."
"You're not trying to fool me."
Hearing what Old Wu said, Yu Jintao snorted and said, "Why would I fool you?"
"If he is not our distinguished guest, then who is?"
"Let me tell you, this is Cheng Xuyuan, also Xu Lingyun, the screenwriter and author of The Truman Show."
"Director Xie asked me to accompany him, but you pulled me like that. I don't know how to tell Director Xie."
Old Wu was also shocked when he heard that the young man just now was Cheng Xuyuan.
Although he thought highly of himself, he was still clear about Cheng Xuyuan's status.
Cheng Xuyuan is not an ordinary person!
This young man can be said to be famous.
Not only did his book win awards, but the movie adapted from it also won awards abroad.
Some people have already said that he will definitely be a big shot in the future literary world.
The only difference between him and the big boss is age.
Although he felt that he might have delayed his old friend's work, on the surface, he still smiled and said, "Old Yu, just put your mind at ease."
"How can a living person be lost?"
"Don't worry, he is in this conference room."
Yu Jintao also knew in his heart that Cheng Xuyuan could not be lost. After all, he was an adult, not a child.
After hesitating for a moment, he said to Old Wu, "I'll go over and meet him first. I'll hand Cheng Xuyuan over to Director Xie later, and then we'll talk."
As he spoke, he followed Old Wu and left.
After Yu Jintao left, Cheng Xuyuan found a place to sit down.
He didn't know most of the people at Shanghai Film Studio.
And he himself is not a person who talks to anyone casually.
Just as he was looking at the red paper banner for the commendation meeting, he heard someone say, "Is anyone sitting here?"
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan turned his head and saw a beautiful woman in her twenties with a familiar face standing next to him.
I feel like...
But in an instant, Cheng Xuyuan knew who this person was.
Liu Xiaoqing! She has starred in several films and is now beginning to make a name for herself in the film industry.
But shouldn't she be from Yan Film Studio? Why did she come to Shanghai Film Studio? Just when Cheng Xuyuan was doubting, Liu Xiaoqing seemed to think that Cheng Xuyuan recognized her and smiled at Cheng Xuyuan.
Then he said to his companion beside him: "Xiao Feng, go see if Director Xie is free now?"
"If I have time, I'll go visit him."
The man she called Xiaofeng was a young man who looked to be in his twenties.
Although he has a good appearance, he looks much worse next to Liu Xiaoqing.
He whispered, "Director Xie is very busy today. She has more than 20 important guests to welcome."
"It's impossible for you to see him now."
"Didn't I tell you? I'll take you to visit Director Xie in a couple of days."
"Today is not a good time."
Liu Xiaoqing was not angry at her companion's words. She smiled and said, "I just want to meet Director Xie as soon as possible."
"By the way, you said Director Xie will have a big production next year, is that true?"
Xiao Feng seemed to be a little anxious because he was suspected: "Why would I lie to you?"
"Let me tell you, we earned so much foreign exchange this time. Our factory director said it was both an honor and an encouragement."
"Our factory needs to continue its efforts in the next step."
“Try to produce another work like this.”
At this point, Xiao Feng continued, "I heard that Director Xie is preparing the script?"
Hearing this, Liu Xiaoqing's eyes became brighter.
Although she has no shortage of roles now, if she can work with Xie Jin and enter the European film market, then...
Just thinking about it makes me excited.
"Wait a minute, you must introduce Director Xie to me."
"Let's see if there are any roles suitable for me in the new films."
Xiao Feng looked at his companions expectantly, thoughts surging in his mind, and finally said: "Xiao Qing, let me tell you, this is not easy."
"After all, so many people in our factory are watching Director Xie's latest film."
"Look at the actors in The Truman Show. They are so popular now."
"I heard that their rewards this time are not small."
Liu Xiaoqing blinked her eyes and said to her companion, "Xiaofeng, if you want to play Director Xie's role, who else can recommend you, besides Director Xie?"
"I'm useless anyway." Xiao Feng shook his head and said, "But Director Xie basically makes films based on whether it's suitable or not."
"If he thinks you fit the character's temperament, he might try every means to invite you to act in the movie."
"If he thinks you're not suitable, it won't help even if you ask more people for help."
Liu Xiaoqing did not doubt Xiaofeng's words, as she was familiar with Director Xie's temper.
But she never liked to admit defeat, so she persisted and said, "I just want Director Xie to give me a chance."
"Just tell me whether you have it or not?"
Under Liu Xiaoqing's gaze, Xiao Feng said helplessly: "If you want to talk about such people, there are indeed some."
"for example……"
In one breath, Xiaofeng mentioned two or three people, basically all of them were famous directors or screenwriters.
Listening to Xiaofeng's words, Liu Xiaoqing frowned slightly.
Asking these people for recommendations is not an easy task.
At this time, Xiao Feng paused and said, "I heard that it's okay to find Cheng Xuyuan."
"I just don't know if you know him."
"He's the screenwriter of The Truman Show. I heard that Director Xie values his opinions very much and wants to ask him to write a new script recently."
Cheng Xuyuan didn't care much about the conversation between the two people.
After all, it is human nature to want to fight for a role.
But when he heard his own name, Cheng Xuyuan couldn't help but look over.
Liu Xiaoqing said: "I am not familiar with Cheng Xuyuan, but there is one person I know who has a good relationship with him."
"I'll go find him when I get back and ask him to recommend something for me."
Xiao Feng said with a hint of regret: "I heard that Cheng Xuyuan is here today, and this time, he also has his award?"
Liu Xiaoqing's expression changed, and he asked with a hint of curiosity: "You keep talking about the grand prize, what is the grand prize?"
Xiao Feng looked around and said, "I heard that the biggest prize is a house to live in."
At this point, he seemed to emphasize his point and continued, "It's a new residential building built this year."
Even Liu Xiaoqing was surprised to hear this reward.
At Yanying Studio, although she was also a famous actress, she only lived in two dormitories.
Even so, he is much better than the average actor.
There were even cases in the factory where people quarreled directly over houses.
Giving out a house as a reward is really a generous move.
Liu Xiaoqing said: "This reward should belong to Director Xie."
Just as the two were talking, a group of people were seen walking towards the stage of the conference room.
Cheng Xuyuan didn't know many of the people who came over, but Xie Jin was among them.
The noises around suddenly became quieter.
Even Liu Xiaoqing, who was speaking, was looking quietly at the people on the stage.
"Everyone, the New Year is coming soon. Here, I would like to wish you all a happy new year." The speaker was a man in his fifties. His hair was a little gray, but his voice was very loud.
The man's words caused a round of applause.
After the applause died down, the man continued, “We are here today to summarize and commend this year’s work.”
At this point, the man glanced around and said, "In this year's work, everyone worked together..."
The man spoke for five minutes before he said, "The person who made outstanding contributions to the development of our factory this year is Director Xie Jin."
"The Truman Show he filmed not only received widespread acclaim in China, setting a record for the number of viewers, but also won the Golden Lion Award..."
“This is the…”
"In addition to the honor, this film has earned tens of millions of US dollars in box office revenue, which has helped our factory achieve great success in export and foreign exchange earnings, and won..."
Although they have a certain understanding of The Truman Show, many people were still fascinated when they heard these results coming out of the speakers.
Tens of millions of US dollars, this number really shocks many people.
"...In view of the achievements of The Truman Show, after...research and decision, it is decided to reward the crew of The Truman Show."
"Reward Director Xie..."
"Reward the male protagonist..."
"Award screenwriter and author Xu Lingyun a house..."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard the reward given to him, he was stunned for a moment.
Although he really wanted Xie Jin to help him find a house, what's the matter with you just allocating a house to me?
We will live too close to each other in the future, I...
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was thinking about this, he suddenly heard someone say, "Dude, the girl is pretty, you can't just stare at her!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan was stunned for a moment, then he realized that he was shocked by the reward of a house, so when he was thinking, his eyes were always looking in the direction of Liu Xiaoqing.
This is indeed a bit wrong.
He immediately said, "I'm sorry, I was just thinking about something and really wasn't paying attention."
Hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, the man called Xiao Feng was about to speak, but Liu Xiaoqing, who was sitting next to Cheng Xuyuan, smiled and said, "It's okay, but if you think I'm beautiful, just tell me the truth."
"Don't say anything."
"Lying is not good!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan was speechless for a while.
And Xiaofeng, who was next to Liu Xiaoqing, started laughing.
Cheng Xuyuan quickly turned his head and looked towards the stage.
At this time, Director Xie picked up the microphone and began to speak. He spoke very politely and said that the good results achieved this time were the result of the concerted efforts of the entire crew.
But just as everyone was applauding, Director Xie said in a deep voice: "For the film The Truman Show, I think the first person I should thank is the author of the novel, Cheng Xuyuan."
At this point, he said solemnly: "Cheng Xuyuan is not only the author of The Truman Show, but also its screenwriter."
"This movie would not have been possible without the efforts of Cheng Xuyuan."
"It can be said that without Cheng Xuyuan, there would be no movie."
"At the same time, I would like to congratulate Cheng Xuyuan. Another movie adapted from his novel has received seven nominations for the US Academy Awards."
If you are an ordinary person, you may not know the Oscars.
But everyone here works in the film industry and is familiar with the American Academy Awards.
So after hearing this, many people began to applaud.
For a moment, there was thunderous applause.
Cheng Xuyuan never expected that Xie Jin would actually tell him that The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for an Oscar, but at this time, he had no choice but to listen.
"Today, Cheng Xuyuan has also come to our site. Let us welcome Cheng Xuyuan with applause and let him say a few words to us." After the applause died down, Xie Jin suddenly said.
Xie Jin already had a very high reputation in Shanghai Film Studio.
At this time, he won the Golden Lion Award, and his reputation reached a new level.
Naturally, no one would object to his proposal.
What's more, many people are curious about Cheng Xuyuan, a young screenwriter and famous author.
So when this proposal was made, the applause from all around became even more enthusiastic.
Facing the applause, although Cheng Xuyuan didn't want to go on stage, he couldn't sit there any longer.
So he could only stand up and said to Liu Xiaoqing and others beside him: "Please let me go out for a while."
Liu Xiaoqing looked at Cheng Xuyuan walking out and wanted to say something, but finally stepped aside.
Xiao Feng said to Cheng Xuyuan, "Brother, they are asking the great writer to come on stage. What are you doing out there?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled at Xiaofeng and walked towards the stage.
Xiao Feng looked at Cheng Xuyuan who was leaving and said to Liu Xiaoqing, "Xiaoqing, it seems that what we said just now made the young man blush a little."
Liu Xiaoqing smiled and was about to speak when she saw Cheng Xuyuan coming to Xie Jin's side.
"What's wrong with this kid? Why did he run up there? Isn't this..."
Just as Xiao Feng was about to speak, Cheng Xuyuan had already shaken hands with Xie Jin who had extended his hand, then picked up the microphone and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Cheng Xuyuan, and I'm very honored to be able to attend this celebration party."
"Director Xie just praised me so much. An excellent film cannot be separated from the efforts of everyone involved. This film..."
Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's talk, Xiaofeng's face changed.
It was only then that he realized that the young man sitting next to them, who had just been teased by them, was actually the most popular writer and screenwriter Cheng Xuyuan.
Liu Xiaoqing's expression showed a hint of helplessness. She was still thinking of finding someone to meet Cheng Xuyuan and ask him for help? But she didn't expect that the big boss was right next to her! (End of this chapter)
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