Chapter 599: Guiding Light
Following Sidiwen's introduction, almost everyone's eyes were focused on Cheng Xuyuan.
The author of a best-selling book! The winner of the Goncourt Prize! The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama! He is also the screenwriter and author of The Shawshank Redemption! These identities are enough to make the invited guests focus all their attention on Cheng Xuyuan.
Because they felt that Cheng Xuyuan deserved it.
"I didn't expect that he was Xu Lingyun." Shen He stood aside and said with emotion. At the same time, she felt a little embarrassed because the words she said were really inappropriate for Xu Lingyun.
Qian Xiaoli heard Shen He's sigh and couldn't help but ask, "Shen He, do you know this person?"
"We know each other, actually. We just talked for a few words on the plane on the way here." Seeing his cousin's expression change a little, Shen He hurriedly said.
But she continued, "Xu Lingyun was very famous when I came here."
“Known as the best writer of the younger generation.”
"Besides, he is also a historian. Many people like his works on the Ming Dynasty."
Qian Xiaoli's eyes widened and she asked, "Are you saying that he wrote those things about the Ming Dynasty?"
"I...I thought it was written by someone in his 50s or 60s?"
At this point, Qian Xiaoli said, "Shen He, I heard that Director Si Diwen is preparing a new play."
"If you can get Xu Lingyun to say something for you, maybe he will give you a good supporting role."
Shen He shook his head and said, "Cousin, I just said a few words to him, why should he help me?"
Cheng Xuyuan naturally didn't know that Shen He was talking about him. After Sidiwen introduced Cheng Xuyuan to the guests, he introduced some important guests to Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan knew many of these people.
Know more about their more famous works.
So when meeting these people, Cheng Xuyuan would always be able to hit the nail on the head with just a few words, making these people happy and at the same time looking up to Cheng Xuyuan.
"Xuyuan, let me introduce you. This is the famous director Mr. Bertocchi. I believe you should have seen his works. Mr. Bertocchi has helped me a lot."
Sidiwen said solemnly when he brought Cheng Xuyuan to a middle-aged man in his forties.
Although Si Diwen is now considered a young and promising director, he is still far behind the middle-aged man in front of him.
So he has great respect for Mr. Bertozzi.
Originally, this Bertoci was not among the people he invited to the cocktail party.
The reason why he didn't invite him was not only because he was not very familiar with him, but also because Sidiwen felt that his current level was not enough to invite this successful and famous director.
But what he didn't expect was that the famous director came over on his own initiative after hearing about the cocktail party.
This made Si Diwen very happy.
After all, whoever hosts a cocktail party wouldn't want to have a few distinguished guests who can bring honor to them.
Bertoci looked at Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Mr. Cheng, have you seen my work?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled secretly in his heart, I have not only seen your current works, I have also seen your future works.
He smiled and said, "Mr. Bertocchi, I have seen several of your works, and I particularly appreciate your..."
Cheng Xuyuan's evaluation of Bertocchi's films all used classic reviews from later generations, so Bertocchi smiled happily when he heard these reviews.
He felt that the young man in front of him really understood his movies.
For a moment, he felt that the trip was worthwhile.
He raised his glass and clinked it with Cheng Xuyuan's before saying, "Dear Mr. Cheng, I came here this time because I have a question that I would like to ask you."
When they heard that they wanted to ask Cheng Xuyuan a question, many people looked over.
After all, Bertocchi is a famous director here, and Cheng Xuyuan is also quite famous at this time.
After all, The Shawshank Redemption has been nominated for eight Academy Awards.
As a screenwriter, Cheng Xuyuan is naturally respected by everyone.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Bertoci, I am not worthy of your advice."
"If you have any questions, we can discuss them together."
Bertoci did not dwell too much on Cheng Xuyuan's modesty.
He said solemnly: "Mr. Cheng, I have been studying your history in the past few years. I want to use this to break through the shackles of my filmmaking."
"But I've been working hard for more than a year, and the more I look, the less I know where to start."
"Can you give me a suggestion?"
When Cheng Xuyuan heard this question, he suddenly recalled some things in his memory.
After he guessed Bertoci's purpose, he smiled and said, "Mr. Bertoci, my suggestion is just a casual remark for your reference only."
"If you don't think so, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's modesty, Bertoci smiled and said, "Dear Cheng, I have read your novel and the movie Shawshank Redemption."
“You are a successful screenwriter.”
"Besides, you are an expert in history, so I am very much looking forward to your answer."
“I hope we can cooperate.”
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Bertoci, I think if you want to find a subject, you might as well focus on our last emperor."
"Since you have read a lot of history, you should know the life of this emperor."
"I think if it can be filmed, it will not only attract many viewers, but also reflect the changes of an era."
Cheng Xuyuan's words made Bertoci stunned.
But in an instant, a hint of ecstasy appeared in his expression.
He felt as if he had found the answer to the question that had been bothering him for many days.
However, he only knew a general idea about the last emperor, and he was not very clear about the rest.
"Dear Cheng, you are a successful screenwriter, and you know a lot about the last emperor. How do you think this script should be written?"
As Bertoci spoke, his eyes were fixed on Cheng Xuyuan.
Sidiwen didn't expect that after asking a question, this senior would actually ask Cheng Xuyuan to talk about the outline of the script now.
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Cheng Xuyuan was not afraid of this. He smiled and said, "I think we can write this script based on his life."
"From the beginning of succession to the departure..."
Cheng Xuyuan had the complete film in his mind, so when he talked about the script, it came out naturally.
Although Cheng Xuyuan only spoke for two minutes, he had already given the outline of the script.
Bertoci's face became more and more serious. After Cheng Xuyuan finished speaking, he said solemnly: "Dear Cheng, I think there is no problem with the outline you mentioned, but I think in this aspect..."
In one breath, Bertoci asked seven or eight questions.
As the two people talked, some guests gathered around and listened to their conversation.
Cheng Xuyuan had nothing to worry about regarding Bertoci's problem.
These issues are all addressed in the film.
Just as Cheng Xuyuan casually brought out the solutions to these problems, Si Diwen immediately said to Bertoci: "Mr. Bertoci, there are many distinguished guests waiting for Mr. Cheng at today's cocktail party."
"I think it would be better if you have any questions, you can discuss them with Mr. Cheng after the reception."
Bertoci was indeed a little unhappy that Sidiwen interrupted his question at this time.
But when he looked at the guests standing around, he felt that this was indeed not the place to discuss movies.
He immediately said, "I'm sorry, Si Diwen, I forgot for a moment that this is a reception to welcome Mr. Cheng."
"Mr. Cheng's words really solved a big problem that was bothering me."
"I started discussing this with Mr. Cheng without realizing it."
At this point, he turned to Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Mr. Cheng, this is not the place to talk. Do you have time after the cocktail party? I'll come find you."
After the reception?
Cheng Xuyuan glanced at the dark sky and shook his head, "Mr. Bertoci, I don't think you need to be so anxious."
"I'll be staying in Los Angeles for a few days, so we'll have plenty of time to meet."
Bertoci said helplessly: "Okay, I'll visit you tomorrow morning."
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan looked helpless. I just said there was plenty of time, but you directly gave me tomorrow morning.
Well, I don't seem to have anything to do tomorrow morning.
"Okay, then we'll see you tomorrow morning."
When Bertoci heard that Cheng Xuyuan agreed to his request, a smile appeared on his face for a moment.
He said to Cheng Xuyuan, "Mr. Cheng, it's a deal then."
At this point, he looked at Si Diwen and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, Mr. Cheng's words just now gave me a lot of inspiration."
"I need to go back and find that piece of history first and take a good look at it."
"So I'll excuse myself first."
As he spoke, Bertoci left in a hurry without waiting for Sidivine to speak.
Looking at the director leaving, Sidiwen felt a toothache.
But facing the gazes of the crowd, he still had to continue to be a qualified host and sent Bertoci out of the villa.
After Bertoci reluctantly said goodbye to Cheng Xuyuan, Si Diwen couldn't help but said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Dear Cheng, it seems that you don't have to worry about not having a job in the next few days."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I hope I can give Mr. Bertoci some help."
Si Diwen smiled and said, "Looking at Mr. Bertoci's expression, you can definitely not give him a little help."
"Cheng, I hope you can consider my suggestion more. I really hope that we can continue to cooperate."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Si Diwen who looked a little resentful, and immediately patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's put it this way, let's talk about our cooperation after the Oscars are announced this time."
"At that time, our worth will at least be greatly increased."
Although Sidiwen felt that Cheng Xuyuan's words were excuses, he also felt that they made sense.
Although he has been nominated, he has not actually won the award. If he could win the Best Director award, his value would definitely increase a lot.
“I hope we can all get what we want.”
The cocktail party was still going on, and Cheng Xuyuan gradually became the focus of everyone's attention.
Not only because of his many achievements, but also because of his conversation and response.
Shen He has been thinking about finding an opportunity to say hello to Cheng Xuyuan so that they can get to know each other formally.
But unfortunately, Cheng Xuyuan was always very busy and she didn't even have the chance to say hello to him.
She became a little restless because she didn't want to go to the hotel to find Cheng Xuyuan.
What's more, she felt that what she said about Cheng Xuyuan was indeed a misunderstanding, and it was actually the most timely to explain it now.
"Ms. Shen, do you know Mr. Cheng?" Wu Guoliang came to Shen He at some point.
Because he had just had a very good chat with Wu Guoliang, Shen He forced a smile and said, "We know each other. We took the same flight when we came here."
At this point, she wanted to talk about her other relationship with Cheng Xuyuan, but she found that apart from a few words asking Cheng Xuyuan not to rely too much on others, she had no other relationship with Cheng Xuyuan.
this……
Just when she felt a little helpless, she heard Wu Guoliang say: "Ms. Shen, I think we should talk to Mr. Cheng today."
A hint of doubt flashed across Shen He's eyes.
Wu Guoliang said: "I just heard from a friend that Director Bertocchi has always wanted to make an oriental film, but he couldn't decide what to make."
"And he agreed very much with Mr. Cheng Xuyuan's suggestion just now."
"I think if the two of us get along well, Mr. Cheng will most likely become the screenwriter of this movie."
"If that's the case, I think there's a chance that the two of us could be in this movie."
At this point, Wu Guoliang said solemnly: "This kind of opportunity is really rare."
Although Shen He came here to study abroad, she was unwilling to give up her career in film making.
She was very clear about the impact that starring in a big director's film would have on her future.
But even though she wanted to participate, she had no way.
But now, Wu Guoliang's words pointed out a way for her.
"Mr. Wu, do you think Mr. Cheng can help me...us?"
Wu Guoliang nodded and said, "For casting, the screenwriter's opinion is equally important, not to mention that this is an oriental film."
"Director Bertocchi should respect Mr. Cheng's opinion very much."
Having said this, he took two quick steps and said, "Come on, I'll go with you to see Mr. Cheng."
Shen He knew that the reason Wu Guoliang accompanied him to meet Cheng Xuyuan was probably to get to know Cheng Xuyuan.
It can be said that she is taking advantage of herself.
But thinking about the conversation between the two of them before, and now she really wanted someone to go with her.
So after a little hesitation, he followed Wu Guoliang to Cheng Xuyuan's side.
At this time, Cheng Xuyuan was chatting with a female movie star. The topic was The Shawshank Redemption. Although Cheng Xuyuan had a smile on his face, he was already a little impatient in his heart.
Although the actress praised The Shawshank Redemption for a while, Cheng Xuyuan always felt that this woman had been getting closer to him inadvertently.
A strange smell mixed with perfume made Cheng Xuyuan feel like vomiting.
But he couldn't just chase the person away, after all, the person hadn't done anything too extreme.
Seeing Shen He and Wu Guoliang coming over, Cheng Xuyuan hurriedly said goodbye and quickly walked towards the two people.
These two people have now become his lifeline.
He really couldn't handle it! "Cheng... Cheng Xuyuan, I didn't know it was you just now, so I spoke a little too... too casually, please don't be offended." After Cheng Xuyuan came over, Shen He said hesitantly.
She had been thinking about these words in her mind for quite some time, and only said them now.
Looking at Shen He, whose face was a little red, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Shen He, we are friends, you don't have to be so polite."
"I think what you just said is what a true friend would say."
"If it's just an ordinary drinking buddy, he will only say something to make me happy, but not say good words that are good for me."
Shen He felt relieved when he heard Cheng Xuyuan say that his words were good advice.
Although she had played several outstanding roles before coming to the United States, she was very clear that there was still a big gap between herself and Cheng Xuyuan.
Not to mention before it came out, even now, the gap is still quite big.
Shen He smiled and said, "Cheng Xuyuan, I didn't know your identity at that time."
"Now that I know your identity, I don't think there's anything wrong with you staying at the Hilton."
"After all, to Mr. Si Diwen, you are his VIP guest."
Cheng Xuyuan laughed, then his eyes fell on Wu Guoliang.
He had actually recognized Wu Guoliang. After all, in his memory, there was a library from later generations.
"Who is this?" Cheng Xuyuan asked Shen He, pretending not to know him.
Shen He quickly introduced: "This is my friend Wu Guoliang, he is also an actor."
"But he's been here for several years."
After Wu Guoliang heard Shen He introduce himself like this, he said solemnly: "Mr. Cheng, I'm glad to meet you."
"Among the several short stories you have published, my favorite is The Pursuit of Happyness."
"Some time ago, I took the opportunity to go to New York on a business trip and watched the drama adapted from this novel."
“I like it very much.”
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Wu Guoliang with a sincere face, smiled and said, "I am very honored to be liked by Mr. Wu."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shen He found that he and Cheng Xuyuan seemed to have nothing to talk about.
Just when she was thinking about whether she should leave, she heard Cheng Xuyuan ask: "What plans do you two have recently?"
Shen He said: "I plan to study English well in the near future, and if I can get some acting jobs, I will take them."
"If you can't keep up, then find a job to earn money while studying."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Shen He, whose expression was somewhat solemn, and knew that the unfamiliar environment had already made the girl in front of him feel pressured.
He smiled and comforted her: "Everything has just begun, it will be fine."
Shen He didn't say anything else, while Wu Guoliang said, "I just finished filming my last movie, so I don't have anything to do recently."
"I'm going to take a week off and see if there's any work."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the two people who looked a little serious, smiled and said: "If you two have any problems in the future, think positively."
"You never know when good things will happen."
(End of this chapter)
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