Chapter 585 Before Provoking Ying Zijin, Consider the Consequences [1 Update]
Before Claire could react, a group of people followed the female secretary down the aisle.
It was Shang Yaozhi, his agent, and a dozen or so employees of Chuguang Media.
Claire's smile froze instantly, and her eyes widened in surprise: "How did you get in?"
And, firstly, there are so many people?
"Didn't our boss say that there's no need for colleagues to meet? We can just bump into each other at the entrance." The female secretary waved again, her smile widening. "We'll go in first, see you at the opening ceremony the day after tomorrow."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "I sincerely hope that Mr. Claire will not have any ulterior motives. The award belongs to whoever it is."
Before you mess with their boss, you should think about the consequences.
This is the inner area, where Asian faces are extremely rare. Those who come in are all wealthy and influential, members of high-society families from O continent.
The female secretary and her entourage attracted the attention of many people.
Watching the female secretary and Shang Yaozhi enter without any hindrance, Claire felt a little uneasy and her heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Chuguang Media really has some powerful backing in Ozhou?
Otherwise, how could dozens of people have gotten in all at once?
Claire suddenly remembered the sign he had just seen and quickly looked at it again.
However, the car had already driven away by then, leaving behind only exhaust fumes.
Claire was, after all, just the president of Time Media; when it came to the overall situation in O continent, he knew far less than Diana.
He turned his head and opened his mouth: "Miss Diana, they came in a car owned by the Laurent family."
Upon hearing this, Diana frowned instantly: "You saw it clearly?"
How did the Laurent family get involved with an entertainment company in China?
The most recent connection we've had is that Xie Manyu starred in a Universal Pictures film.
But there are plenty of actors who have filmed movies, so why would the Laurent family specifically request a car for them?
When asked this, Claire became uncertain again: "It seems... not."
Diana was cautious; she quickly called the Patch family to inquire about the matter.
The result was that none of the powerful members of the Laurent family had any connections with China.
They thoroughly investigated Ying Zijin's background.
Ying Zijing had visited O Continent several times, but she had absolutely no contact with the Laurent family.
Diana hung up the phone, her voice cold: "You've misunderstood. Go in first. It's possible that Huanying gave them the tickets, since they've worked together before."
Claire didn't dare say anything more and followed behind Diana.
Dinah also wanted to resolve the matter of the Academy Awards as soon as possible.
The Patch family has been in turmoil lately due to the news of Devil's resurgence as the top assassin, with some members feeling uneasy.
The council of elders has already held several meetings and is seriously discussing this matter.
The death of an elder may not mean much to the Patch family, but it is a loss of face, which no one can tolerate.
Once she wins the Hong Kong Film Award, she will fully return to her family.
Compared to interests, power is of course more important.
**
Ying Zijing didn't go to the film festival, but she asked her secretary to bring her some snacks from the festival.
She left the hotel, took the intercity train to Florence, strolled along the Rhine River for a while, and then went to Florence's international airport to pick up Fu Yunshen.
The man was wearing a mask, but his perfect physique still attracted a lot of attention.
Fortunately, this is O continent, far from China, so they don't need to disguise themselves too much.
Fu Yunshen slowly took the teacup pig out of his pocket and placed it in the girl's palm: "Yaoyao, your pig."
Ying Zijing poked her chubby pink belly and noticed that it felt different. She said thoughtfully, "It seems to have gotten fatter."
"If a pig doesn't get fat, it's not a pig anymore."
"..."
For the past month or so, Dudu has been eating and sleeping very comfortably under Fu Yunshen's care.
It hummed happily a few times and snuggled into the girl's arms.
Before I could even crawl inside, I was lifted up by a slender hand.
Fu Yunshen placed it on his shoulder: "Don't bully your mother, you've gained weight, you're too heavy."
Dudu: "..."
Its status within the family plummeted.
The two walked out of the airport, and the car was already parked.
It was sent by the Venus Group.
Black, understated yet luxurious.
"You're attending the opening ceremony tomorrow. It'll be your first time at such a big event, so we can't make it simple." Fu Yunshen patted her head, his peach blossom eyes curving into a smile. "I've ordered jewelry and a dress for you. Shall we go take a look?"
Ying Zijin nodded: "Have you finished all the medicine I made for you?"
"Hmm." Fu Yunshen said lazily, "I've been practicing ancient martial arts for 170 years. Thanks, girlfriend."
Upon hearing this number, Ying Zijing's eyes widened slightly.
After his internal injuries were completely healed, his cultivation speed increased exponentially.
This speed is truly unmatched; it has already surpassed the ranks of ancient martial arts geniuses.
Ying Zijing turned her head and looked at the man's face.
The soft sunlight bathed his eyebrows and eyes in a pale gold hue, making him look like a god.
That sense of familiarity welled up once again.
Fu Yunshen naturally noticed: "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?"
Ying Zijing withdrew her gaze and yawned: "Hmm, I just wanted to look at you more because you're pretty."
The tone was very flat, without any inflection.
If Fu Yunshen hadn't been used to Ying Zijing's way of speaking, he would have thought she was playing him.
"Flirting with me again? Hmm?" He raised an eyebrow and pinched her cheek. "Little girl, flirting and then ignoring everything else, aren't you a heartbreaker?"
Ying Zijin glanced at him: "No, I won't flirt with you all the time."
"Fine, you decide."
Fu Yunshen turned the steering wheel and headed towards Florence's largest commercial center.
Compared to China, Venus Group's businesses here are naturally more concentrated in Europe, after all, it originated in Europe.
GY.
It is a jewelry brand and an internationally renowned luxury brand, under the Venus Group.
The two entered the store.
Among the many counters, Ying Zijing spotted a set of jewelry at a glance.
The necklace, bracelet, ring, and crown are all complete.
The style of this jewelry set is clearly the work of Fu Yunshen.
His jewelry designs possess a special charm that makes them instantly recognizable.
"Miss, please don't look at this jewelry set." The saleswoman pointed to the tag and smiled. "This is not for sale; it's just for display. Even our platinum members don't sell it to us, but you—"
She looked the girl up and down, her tone tinged with sarcasm.
The store has information on platinum members, and none of them are Chinese.
Ninety percent of these platinum members are young ladies and gentlemen from the four major conglomerates and the Laurent family, since not everyone can spend over 50 million a year at the store.
GY is only available in O continent; it hasn't opened a physical store in China yet.
She's seen far too many customers who just want to come in and browse but can't afford anything.
Fu Yunshen took out a card and handed it directly to the manager behind him, giving a slight gesture: "Wrap it up."
Upon seeing the card, the manager's expression changed: "Yes, wrap it up for you immediately."
Soon, the non-sale item was packed into a gift box, and the manager respectfully saw Fu Yunshen and Ying Zijin out.
The saleswoman was still in a daze: "W-Wasn't it that we didn't sell it?"
The manager turned around: "We're not selling, but since people from headquarters are coming to pick up the goods themselves, how can we refuse?"
The saleswoman was even more stunned: "Headquarters?"
The manager wiped his sweat and said, "Yes, it's not GY headquarters, it's Venus Group."
If Fu Yunshen hadn't taken out that card, he definitely wouldn't have paid much attention to him.
Ozhou doesn't usually pay attention to news from the Asia-Pacific region. The manager only found out now that Fu Yunshen is the president of the Asia-Pacific region, which means he's a manager.
But the Asia Pacific president doesn't wield much real power within the entire Venus Group, so why does he have a card from the Asia Pacific headquarters?
The manager was somewhat confused.
**
Outside the shopping mall.
On the bus.
Fu Yunshen opened the jewelry box: "This set is called 'Peach Blossoms in Full Bloom'."
The jewelry does indeed feature peach blossom decorations.
Ying Zijing nodded: "What's your Weibo side account name?"
She later went to check out the super topic of the "miracle drug couple" and found that Fu Yunshen's account was obviously a regular visitor to the super topic, and many people knew him.
"Hmm?" Fu Yunshen put the bracelet on her wrist, then picked up the necklace. "No, I changed my name."
"What was changed to?"
"Yaoyao's legal wife."
"..."
Fu Yunshen lifted his eyelids: "And then I was chased and beaten up by your little fans."
“Not the legal wife.” Ying Zijing propped her head up and raised an eyebrow. “You’re the only one. You can be even bolder in changing it.”
Fu Yunshen lowered his head and then put the necklace on her.
His fingertips traced her skin, leaving a trail of hot, tingling sensation.
Her peach blossom eyes were incredibly alluring; when you looked at her, her amber pupils shimmered with a hazy light, like the starry sky and the vast ocean.
Ying Zijing turned her head away, refusing to look at him: "Scumbag."
Fu Yunshen: "?"
"Discharge less."
"..."
**
The next afternoon.
IFF Jury.
Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of the IFF Film Awards, and also the time when major film awards are announced.
But today, the results of all the awards have been announced.
The judges handed the documents to David for his review.
David is the chief judge for this year's IFF Awards, and all awards require his approval.
He took the document, and the words "New Life" immediately caught his eye.
This film won at least five awards.
"Is this movie really that good?" David frowned. "What about 'Lost Memories'? It should at least win an award, right?"
In the history of the IFF Awards, there have been instances where a single film swept multiple awards, and these have all been recorded in the annals of world cinema.
David had only seen one of the foreign films submitted for consideration this time, but he had watched "Lost Memories," directed by Diana, several times.
“Mr. David, ‘Lost Memories’ is still a bit inferior to ‘Rebirth’.” One of the judges said, “‘Rebirth’ is such a stunning film. The male lead’s performance in the film, where he played three roles, was also a perfect display of his acting skills.”
"Whether in terms of plot or theme, 'New Life' is superior to 'Lost Memories'."
“We think that ‘Lost Memories’ is weaker in terms of filming techniques and other aspects. After all, it’s a new director, so we can understand. If it weren’t for ‘New Life’, ‘Lost Memories’ would definitely have won the award.”
David's brows furrowed even more: "Do you have the original film of 'The New Life'? Let me take another look."
The judges immediately pulled up "New Life" from the computer.
After reading it, David fell into a long silence: "Indeed, 'New Life' is better."
But at yesterday's film festival, Dinah and Claire greeted him.
The meaning is quite obvious.
Clearly, they are determined to win the Hong Kong Film Awards.
It's not impossible to do Dinah Pazzi a favor.
After all, Dinah will be returning to the Pazzi family after filming this movie, and there will be opportunities for China to send more movies in the future.
The difference between "Lost Memories" and "Rebirth" isn't that big, so switching the awards wouldn't be a big problem.
In the history of the IFF, Chinese films have only been nominated once. This time, they were only nominated but did not win, so the public will not find it strange.
David, pen in hand, suddenly seemed to remember something, looked up, and asked, "This time, there aren't any movies from Huanying, are there?"
“There is one.” The judge pushed up his glasses. “It’s that animated film adapted into a live-action movie. As before, it won the Best Music and Best Art Direction awards.”
"However, the actresses' acting was really good, and the Best Actress award went to this film."
David nodded, understanding.
This time, Universal Pictures didn't submit a film specifically to compete for the Best Film award.
This is good news.
Otherwise, offending the Laurent family for the sake of the Pazzi family would be a greater loss than gain.
After all, the IFF award was proposed by the Laurent family.
The Laurent family has a long-standing tradition of supporting artistic giants, so holding a film festival is quite reasonable.
David considered it carefully before making his decision.
He decisively crossed out "New Life" from the Best Film category and wrote "Lost Memories" instead.
After pondering for a while, David crossed Shang Yaozhi's name off the list of Best Actor.
I suddenly caught a cold, and then I dreamt all night that I was asking my classmates for Jin Sang Zi throat lozenges? I didn't get any :)
Note: All movie titles are fictional.
(End of this chapter)
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