Chapter 598 It Was Him
Cheng Xuyuan naturally understood what Sidiwen meant.
He still didn't want to give up filming Forrest Gump.
This is normal. After all, as a director, if he sees a good script, he will try his best to film it.
Now, The Shawshank Redemption has made him famous.
He hopes to move to the next level.
Some time ago, he went to Cheng Xuyuan to discuss this matter, but because Cheng Xuyuan's requirements were too high, they ultimately failed to reach an agreement.
Now that Cheng Xuyuan has come to the United States, he wants to take this opportunity to have a talk with Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Si Diwen who was expectant, and said calmly: "Mr. Si Diwen, we talked about this before, I don't like this kind of cooperation very much."
Sidwin frowned.
With this kind of cooperation, he feels that Cheng Xuyuan has already made a lot of money.
If Cheng Xuyuan's income were to increase further, he felt that he would not be able to convince the film company.
But if I don't follow Cheng Xuyuan's request, will Cheng Xuyuan agree to let me film Forrest Gump?
Cheng Xuyuan is not short of money!
I heard that his recent novel has made a lot of money from Mirren Publishing House.
Although the editor named Mike did not say how much money Cheng Xuyuan earned, judging from his expression, Sidiwen felt that Cheng Xuyuan earned a lot.
After thinking for a moment, Si Diwen smiled and said, "Dear Cheng, we can still discuss the way of cooperation."
"I think what you need most right now is a good rest. Once you've rested, we can talk about it."
Cheng Xuyuan was naturally not in a hurry. He smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for good news."
Sidiwen booked Cheng Xuyuan at the famous Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
After sending Cheng Xuyuan to the hotel suite, Sidiwen and others said goodbye and left, but before leaving, they made an appointment with Cheng Xuyuan to have dinner together the next day.
After sitting on the plane for almost a whole day, Cheng Xuyuan felt very tired.
After a quick wash, he lay down on the bed.
After sleeping until dark, Cheng Xuyuan had a simple meal in the hotel and regained his energy.
After glancing at the time, Cheng Xuyuan called Mike, the editor of Millen Publishing House.
When he came to the United States this time, Millen Publishing House arranged an appointment for him to have a book signing.
When Mike heard that Cheng Xuyuan had arrived in Los Angeles, his voice was full of surprise.
He said he was still in New York, but would be able to arrive in Los Angeles the day after tomorrow.
The two talked about the autograph session and then hung up the phone.
Cheng Xuyuan is still satisfied with Mirren Publishing House. Now Mirren Publishing House not only publishes collections of his short stories, but also publishes his latest novels.
Although the sales of these novels cannot be said to be very popular, they are all within the top 100 of the New York Times bestseller list.
The collection of five short stories, The Shawshank Redemption, had the highest sales volume and was ranked in the top ten of the sales list.
All these have brought Cheng Xuyuan a lot of benefits.
After saying hello to Mike, Cheng Xuyuan called Mr. Miller again.
Now, the two are not only friends, but also partners.
Before coming, Cheng Xuyuan had already contacted Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller, who was also in New York, heard that Cheng Xuyuan was coming and enthusiastically invited Cheng Xuyuan to New York.
Since he had plenty of time this time, Cheng Xuyuan happily accepted Mr. Miller's invitation.
The next evening, Cheng Xuyuan was picked up by someone specially sent by Sidiwen and taken to a suburban villa to attend a cocktail party specially held for him.
This villa has been specially decorated.
Not only was the villa brightly lit, but there were also many neatly dressed service staff who quickly served a variety of exquisite food to the people attending the cocktail party.
Shen He stood in the crowd, feeling dazzled.
The reason why she was able to come here was because of her cousin.
Her cousin is now a middle-level manager in a Hollywood film and television company, and is considered the most promising person in her uncle's family who immigrated to the United States a long time ago.
The reason why Shen He was able to study in the United States this time was also because of the help of his uncle's family.
The reason she came here this time was purely to broaden her horizons.
"Shen He, just stand aside and watch. Don't do anything rude." The cousin, who was wearing a black evening gown and looked elegant, whispered to Shen He.
Shen He's heart was full of gratitude towards his cousin.
After all, there are not many opportunities to broaden your horizons like this, and she was very grateful from the bottom of her heart that her cousin was able to take her to participate.
"Sister, don't worry, I know what to do." Shen He said solemnly.
Her cousin Qian Xiaoli smiled and said, "I think you can do it, too."
"This cocktail party was arranged by Stivin, the most popular young director in Hollywood. I heard that it was to welcome an important person."
"Wait a minute, I'll see if there's a chance to introduce you to this Director Si Diwen."
"I hope he'll remember you when he gets a suitable role in the future."
Shen He didn't have much impression of Sidiwen.
After all, she had never seen any of Sidiwen's movies.
"Cousin, is Director Si Diwen famous?"
Qian Xiaoli wanted to laugh at her cousin's question.
Stivin is not just famous, he is famous! "The film Stivin shot last year was nominated for eight Oscars. Many people say that he will be the one who wins the most Oscars this time."
Qian Xiaoli said very seriously.
Shen He is very clear about the Oscars.
You know that this is the highest award in American films. Those who can win this award are basically successful.
The fact that the films directed by Sidwin received eight nominations speaks volumes about her ability.
"Director Sidiwen is really amazing." Shen He said with emotion.
Qian Xiaoli was just about to say something when she saw a middle-aged man with golden hair waving at her.
Seeing the man, Qian Xiaoli hurriedly said to Shen He: "Shen He, please stay here for a while, my boss is calling me."
"Remember, if you have anything to worry about, just bear with it until I come back to deal with it."
Looking at his cousin coming and going in a hurry, Shen He felt a little emotional.
Although my cousin seems to have a very good life, she actually has her own difficulties.
For example, when you meet your boss, no matter how unwilling you are, you have to go there honestly.
Holding a glass of wine, Shen He looked at the guests around him.
"Hey! Isn't this the lead actor..."
Shen He stood in the corner of the villa's hall, looking at the neatly dressed visitors one by one, and then comparing them with the characters in some movies he had seen.
She found that many people from her memory were there.
It seems that Director Si Diwen really has a wide range of friends! Just as she was thinking about this, a young man who looked to be in his twenties or thirties walked towards her.
This man is not tall and looks a little weak, but he is very handsome.
More importantly, this person's face is oriental, just like hers.
Just as she was wondering who this person was, she heard the person greet her in English: "Hello, beautiful lady, what is your name?"
Shen He originally just wanted to hide aside and watch, but when asked, she honestly said her name.
When the man heard her answer, he immediately said in Mandarin: "Hello, Miss Shen He, I am Wu Guoliang, and I am currently an actor."
“I lived in Hong Kong when I was a kid.”
After hearing Wu Guoliang's self-introduction, Shen He also relaxed a lot.
After chatting with Wu Guoliang in Mandarin for a few words, she asked curiously, "Mr. Wu, do you know who the VIP guest is this time?"
"I don't know either. I heard that he was a very important guest of Mr. Si Diwen."
Wu Guoliang gently shook the red wine glass in his hand and said, "You don't have to worry. When the cocktail party officially starts, you will recognize this VIP."
Although Shen He felt that this VIP was quite mysterious, his conversation with Wu Guoliang had turned to other topics.
During the conversation, Shen He discovered that Wu Guoliang had his own insights into performance.
Although she has also acted in several films, there seems to be some gap compared to others.
Just as her urgency to learn grew stronger, she saw a young man.
The young man sitting in first class on the plane.
He is also a young man who is misunderstood by himself.
The moment he saw this young man, Shen He felt that it was very normal for him to meet him here.
After all, he was the person Mr. Si Diwen specifically picked up at the airport.
It is normal for him to attend Mr. Si Diwen's cocktail party now.
I thought I wouldn't see him for a while, but I didn't expect to see him now.
Could he be the VIP that Si Diwen wanted to introduce to everyone? When this thought came to Shen He's mind, Shen He couldn't help but laugh.
How is that possible?
Although Si Diwen is a young director, for a celebrity like him, the person who should be introduced to everyone solemnly must be someone of similar status to him.
Can this young man be as famous as the director of a film nominated for eight Oscars?
But thinking of her previous regret, she still said to Wu Guoliang: "Mr. Wu, I saw a friend, please excuse me for a moment."
Wu Guoliang smiled and said, "Then I'll come and chat with you later."
Shen He smiled and walked towards Cheng Xuyuan.
When Shen He was walking towards him, Cheng Xuyuan also noticed Shen He.
Facing Shen He's gaze, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said hello: "I never thought that we would meet again so soon."
Shen He smiled and said, "I didn't expect to see you so soon."
"The last time I left the airport, I wanted to leave you a contact number, but I didn't expect that your car would leave just as I was about to call you."
"Can you give me a contact number this time?"
Cheng Xuyuanmei never expected that the girl in front of him would directly ask for his contact information.
Although he was thinking about this, Cheng Xuyuan still smiled and said, "My name is Cheng Xuyuan. I'm staying in the hotel now. If you want to contact me, just call the Hilton Hotel's guest room number."
Hearing the three words "Cheng Xuyuan", Shen He felt that they sounded a little familiar, but he couldn't remember when he had heard of this name.
"You live in the Hilton Hotel. I heard it's very expensive." There was a hint of amazement in Shen He's voice.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "A friend helped arrange it. I can't afford to stay in such an expensive hotel by myself."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was calm, Shen He hesitated for a moment, but still said in a low voice: "Cheng Xuyuan, it's not right to talk about deep things when you are just a stranger."
"But I think we are from the same place, and we met twice, at the airport and here, so it can be considered fate. It may not sound good, but I still want to say it."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the serious Shen He and smiled, "Just say whatever you want to say. Only true friends will say unpleasant things."
After hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, Shen He couldn't help but become much bolder.
She said solemnly: "Cheng Xuyuan, I think we still have to rely on ourselves when we come to the United States."
"Although the conditions provided by your friend are good, it's okay if the time is short. However, if it lasts for a long time, it may affect your relationship with your friend."
"I think you should think about what to do next."
Listening to Shen He's serious words, Cheng Xuyuan instantly understood what she meant.
It seems that Shen He is worried about my stay at the Hilton Hotel.
After all, it's quite expensive there.
But Cheng Xuyuan didn't care about this.
Si Diwen placed him there because he was worth the price.
But the girl was able to say such things because it was also for his own good.
Thoughts flashed through Cheng Xuyuan's mind, and he said solemnly: "Shen He, thank you for your kindness, I will consider it."
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's serious expression, Shen He smiled and said, "What I said are just my own thoughts. The most important thing for you is to think about your own thoughts."
Just as Cheng Xuyuan was about to speak, a man in a suit quickly walked over and said, "Mr. Cheng, Director Si Diwen is looking for you, please come over quickly."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled at Shen He, then followed the man towards the hall of the villa.
Watching Cheng Xuyuan leaving, Shen He became even more curious about him.
Who is he that Sidiwen would come to find him on his own initiative?
Why did he feel that his name was somewhat familiar, but he could not remember it at all? "What are you thinking about?" Just as Shen He was thinking about it, Qian Xiaoli came over.
Shen He rubbed his forehead and said, "I didn't think about anything, I just ran into someone I know."
Qian Xiaoli was stunned for a moment and said, "Is there anyone you know here? You must have seen it wrong."
"No, we chatted for a few minutes." Although Shen He was a little unhappy about what his cousin said, he could only endure it.
After hearing what Shen He said, Qian Xiaoli did not ask any more questions about this, but said in a deep voice: "The cocktail party is about to start, let's go over there."
"Wait a minute, let me see if I can introduce you to a few more people."
As he spoke, he pulled Shen He towards the living room.
Just then, several people came out of the hall of the villa. The one walking in front was Mr. Si Diwen, who was wearing a suit.
He said to everyone with a smile on his face: "Dear friends, welcome to this reception."
"Now, let me introduce to you Mr. Cheng Xuyuan, the distinguished guest of this cocktail party."
Hearing this acceptance, Shen He's heart couldn't help but jump.
Cheng Xuyuan is a VIP, how is this possible?
But what Sidiwen just said didn't seem like a joke.
But why is he...
Just when she was confused, she heard Si Diwen continue: "Mr. Cheng Xuyuan is a writer, his pen name is Xu Lingyun."
"I believe many of us have read his collection of short stories."
“Especially The Shawshank Redemption. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it, but I still like it.”
After listening to Sidiwen's introduction, Shen He suddenly understood.
It turned out to be him!
No wonder the name Cheng Xuyuan sounded familiar to me, it turned out to be him!
(End of this chapter)
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