Chapter 583 Meeting of Big Shots, A Slap in the Face [1 Update]
Luke Patsy was one of the Patsy family's stewards. He had worked hard for the family for decades and was therefore given the surname "Patsy".
He has always been in charge of liaising with Times Media.
Most importantly, the film submitted by Time Media for the Academy Awards this time concerns a direct descendant of the Patch family.
Dinah Pazzi.
She served as both director and producer.
This Miss Dinah is one of the future heirs to the Patch family, and she has many supporters.
At only 20 years old, she has independently completed the filming of a movie and even caught the eye of the Hong Kong Film Awards judges. That's truly impressive.
The Pazzi family is determined to win her Best Director, Best Film, and Best Performance awards for this movie.
This was also Claire's goal.
If Dinah can achieve legendary status with this film, and if she later becomes the head of the Pazzi family, she will likely receive considerable support.
They might even be able to directly join the Patch family and be given the surname.
Then, as if remembering something, Claire hesitated for a moment: "Mr. Luke, but Universal Pictures has also collaborated with Chuguang Media several times, and one of Chuguang Media's actresses is highly regarded by Universal Pictures, so perhaps..."
Luke waved his hand dismissively: "There are plenty of companies that cooperate with Universal Pictures. As entertainment powerhouses, don't Q and V countries have few companies? But look at them, which one can compare to us?"
Universal Pictures isn't a philanthropist, so why would they go out of their way to do poverty alleviation work?
Moreover, the real head of Universal Pictures is a direct descendant of the Laurent family, holding a high position within the family, and is considered an elder.
The Laurent family members only care about the development of the Laurent family, and only the Venus Group will get their attention.
“These are tickets for the film festival’s inner circle.” Luke pushed three tickets over meaningfully. “Many Academy Award judges are here. Whether you can get them or not is up to you.”
Claire finally smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Luke. I'll personally contact Miss Diana."
Luke nodded and let Claire leave on her own.
**
The following day, at the hotel.
Ying Zijing put on her mask and sunglasses, then went downstairs.
In addition, she disguised herself.
Since the news of Nishizawa's reappearance in the public eye has spread even across the NOK forum, it's no secret among the four major conglomerates, the underworld, and other powerful forces in O Continent.
Too many people are watching.
Whether it's targeting Xize or her.
It's all a hassle.
The female secretary was puzzled, seeing that she was acting so boldly for the first time: "Boss, what are you going to do?"
Ying Zijin succinctly replied: "To meet someone."
As the two were talking, a car horn sounded and a car drove up from outside.
The female secretary glanced over instinctively and was immediately blinded by the dazzling gold car: "..."
Who the hell would buy a car like this?
That's so flamboyant!
Ying Zijin pressed her head.
She thought Caesar was just joking.
It really is a golden car.
The person who arrived was Job Laurent, Caesar's personal servant.
Although he had many doubts, he didn't ask any questions and quickly sent Ying Zijin to Laurent Castle.
There's a special entrance; other family members in the castle aren't allowed to use this route and have no idea someone's coming.
The further you go in, the brighter it gets.
You can clearly see that the walls of this passage are also covered with gold bricks, which are shiny and bright.
Ying Zijing remained expressionless.
She genuinely resents the rich.
Reaching the room at the end, Job knocked on the door: "Master."
Inside, Xize spoke: "You can leave now."
Job immediately stepped back.
Ying Zijin pushed open the door and went inside.
Fortunately, this time she wasn't blinded by the golden light.
But this room was filled with all sorts of electronic products.
Xize stood up and stepped forward: "Boss, I—"
"Stand there." Ying Zijing put her hands in her pockets and glanced at him. "I just changed into new clothes, don't even think about wiping your tears and snot on me."
The girl was ruthless; her entire being conveyed only one message.
Stay away from me, don't even think about it.
Nishizawa: "..."
Although his boss seems to have become more talkative and lively, he's still the same old guy.
Moreover, he's become more fond of arguing with people.
Who taught you?
Xize stopped, helplessly saying, "Boss, I really didn't mean to cry this time, I..."
As he spoke, a sob escaped his throat.
The young man lowered his head, his golden hair clinging to his face, damp and wet.
It's been a hundred years.
He never imagined he would see her again.
Ying Zijin: "..."
She knew it.
"Your medicine." Ying Zijing tossed a box over. "I emptied Norton's coffers."
Although Norton had stumbled into a new place, he did not take all the alchemical ingredients with him.
These alchemical herbs are too precious and of too high quality for students in the alchemy department at Norton University to use or utilize.
When Ying Zijing last contacted Norton, she specifically asked him for an alchemy recipe.
After all, she hadn't studied alchemy much, and Norton was still stronger in alchemy.
With this alchemical formula, she had the vice principal send her the remaining alchemical materials from Norton, which allowed her to create the medicine that could repair Caesar's body.
"Tsk." Xize took the box. "He's unusually generous. It's only because of your influence, boss."
Fortunately, once his body was fully recovered, he was able to see the light of day again.
The Laurent family's true rise to power was indeed due to Ying Zijin.
Back then, when Ying Zijing went on an adventure, she took the very young Xize with her.
They went to the legendary lost city of Atlantis.
Legend has it that Atlantis was an ancient continent with a highly developed civilization.
The earliest record appears in the book Dialogues, which states that it was destroyed by an unprecedented flood around 10,000 BC.
But under Ying Zijing's guidance, they successfully found Atlantis, and the gold was brought back from there.
From then on, the Laurent family's position as the leading family became unshakeable.
The Laurent family only went into seclusion after Caesar was assassinated.
When he awoke again, the Laurent family rose to prominence once more at an unprecedented speed.
"Boss, when are we going to Atlantis again?" Caesar stroked his chin. "You can never have too much money, right?"
He saw on the NOK forum that quite a few people were saying they wanted to form a team to find gold.
Ying Zijing shook her head slightly: "Atlantis has completely disappeared, there's no way to go there."
"Disappeared?"
"Yes, it disappeared from the earth. If it had come out a little later last time, we would all be dead."
Xize thought back for a moment.
When they first arrived, Atlantis was just a ruin in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, nothing like the splendor described in the books.
Completely collapsed, teetering on the brink of collapse.
It is indeed destined for destruction.
Xize said regretfully, "Well, if I could carry more back then, I could have taken them all home."
He wanted to make his castle golden, to dazzle everyone.
Xize was taking his medicine nearby.
Ying Zijing sat down on the velvet sofa and answered Fu Yunshen's call.
How did you sleep last night?
"good."
"Did you have any dreams?"
Ying Zijing thought for a moment: "I didn't dream about you."
Fu Yunshen raised an eyebrow: "Hmm? Yaoyao, you don't love me anymore."
"No way." Ying Zijing yawned, but she wasn't just being perfunctory; she was quite serious. "I didn't sleep very well this time without your pillow. When are you bringing my pig over?"
Nishizawa, who had overheard everything, thought: "...???"
"By Thursday night at the latest." Fu Yun smiled deeply. "I also need to accompany you to the opening ceremony. Don't worry, I'll disguise myself to prevent us from trending on social media."
Ying Zijin nodded: "Mm."
She ended the call, turned her head, and saw a silly little boy staring straight at her.
After a long pause, Xize finally uttered a single sentence: "Boss, you're such a hypocrite."
The answers to the same question varied greatly.
Ying Zijin: "Yes."
Nishizawa: "..."
He tossed his hair and said, "Boss, can you tell me my luck in finding a partner?"
“Okay.” Ying Zijing laid out the tarot cards. “Choose cards.”
Her divination abilities have not yet recovered.
However, matters of romantic luck can be easily calculated using tarot cards.
Xize quickly selected his cards.
“You—” After looking at the cards, Ying Zijing paused for a moment, “Give up.”
Nishizawa: "?"
"You probably won't have a girlfriend for the next ten years."
Xize was genuinely shocked: "Ten...ten years?"
He had been cooped up in this castle for over a hundred years since he woke up.
If Norton hadn't used alchemy to push his physical limits and preserve his youthful appearance, he would indeed be an old man now.
Ten years?
Xize couldn't take it anymore.
Ying Zijing stood up: "I have to go now. I can't stay any longer. I'll come back another day."
"Oh, by the way," Xize asked again, "Boss, did you own a film company in China?"
"It wasn't opened, it was a gift from my boyfriend."
"..."
Despite the pain, Xize slapped a stack of papers into Ying Zijing's hand: "It's an inner-circle ticket for a film festival. I don't need it. You can have it."
Ying Zijing put the items away and left Laurent Castle.
Xize rang the bell and called Job in, saying seriously, "I'm getting married. See if any other families need to form a marriage alliance with me, and show me their photos."
Job: "???"
What triggered their owner?
“Master, it’s not that I’m saying anything,” Job hesitated for a moment, “but if you revealed your real age, which young lady from any family would dare to…”
Xize glanced at him indifferently.
Job immediately scurried out to prepare the photos.
**
After removing her disguise, Ying Zijing returned to the hotel.
The female secretary and Shang Yaozhi and his entourage were sitting in the lobby.
Across from them was a group of foreigners.
Upon seeing the girl, the female secretary immediately stood up and stepped forward, whispering, "Boss, this is the president of Times Media, and that is Miss Dina Pazzi."
Ying Zijing glanced at it, but didn't react in any particular way, and sat down in the chair.
"Miss Ying, hello, I'm Claire." Claire turned around and smiled. "It's like this, there's a film festival tomorrow, the judges are all there, Miss Ying, would you like to go?"
After he finished speaking, before the girl could answer, he answered himself: "Look at my memory, I forgot, Miss Ying, you don't have tickets, so you can't get in."
One sentence caused many people to change color slightly.
Shang Yao frowned.
Although he has won international awards, he can only be called an international film emperor after he wins the Hong Kong Film Award.
When you're in someone else's territory, you can only endure it.
Last year, Xie Manyu was maliciously harmed by the Beiwen family's daughter simply because she played the female lead.
The Bevin family is ruthless, and the Patch family, as the head of the four major conglomerates in O Continent, will only be more ruthless.
Shang Yaozhi had also heard of the O Continent's underworld, which was full of vicious mercenaries.
In addition, there are various large weapons and poisons, which are not allowed to be sold on the market.
China is too far from the continent of O, and even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake.
Chuguang Media is the number one entertainment company in China.
However, on an international scale, it is far from being impressive, not even making it into the top 30.
This film festival is of this caliber, and it's hosted by O-City.
There are only a few tickets available for the inner field, so they definitely won't be handed them out.
“Since Miss Ying can’t go, we can’t go with her.” Claire just smiled, with a hint of arrogance. “I hope you can be there on time for the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Film Awards on Friday, and I hope the results will make you happy.”
This statement means that the Pazzi family is trying to bribe the judges.
Given the Patch family's absolute power in O continent, it is indeed possible.
Moreover, Hong Kong Film Awards are notoriously difficult to win in mainland China.
Diana glanced at them indifferently, without any extra emotion.
It was neither contempt nor mockery, but complete disregard.
A group of Chinese people were not enough to catch his eye.
She stood up, somewhat impatiently: "I'm leaving."
Ying Zijing didn't look up, her arm still draped over the back of the chair, and said calmly, "We have tickets."
Regarding Atlantis, please refer to chapter 176, where it was mentioned once.
(End of this chapter)
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