Vice President: "I am... May I ask who you are?"
He already guessed who it was, but he still asked anyway, as if he already knew the answer.
"I am Mays, a representative of the Film and Television Writers Association. I have a question that I would like you to answer."
The vice president visibly panicked: "Please speak."
Representative Mayes: "Why was a new film shown at Sunset pulled from theaters without authorization, given that its subject matter is not sensitive at all? Who is interfering behind this?"
Mays's words have already given Emperor Cinema a way out.
Emperor Cinema Company operates cinemas and generally wouldn't do something like removing movies from theaters.
So Mays didn't want to make things too difficult; she just wanted to talk to the person behind the scenes.
Moreover, Mays already knew what was going on.
The vice president did not answer, but subconsciously looked at the other managers next to him.
Chang Chen was unusually sensitive. Mays's involvement made him think of many things, and his eyelids started twitching more and more.
To everyone's surprise, Watanabe waved his hand with a smile: "It's alright. We already have a grudge against that bastard Li. It's reasonable for us to spend some money to deal with our competitor, right? Just tell Representative Mays about our existence."
Watanabe acted very loyally, which made the vice president stop hesitating and quickly reply to Mays.
But Zhang Zhen was stunned: "What are you doing?"
There's absolutely no need for us to protect ourselves. The film company took the benefits, so they're here to take the blame. Exposing us would be pure idiocy.
“Zhang Jun, it’s not a big problem.” Noda added, “If this matter is really investigated, Representative Mays can’t do anything to us. Taking movies off the shelves is a routine operation. Many representatives of the association have received money for this kind of operation. I don’t believe she would dare to make a big deal out of it.”
Just as Noda finished speaking, the vice president said, "Representative Mays... wants you all to go to the association."
Zhang Zhen's expression grew increasingly serious. He seriously doubted whether the Japanese had any intellectual problems, as there was absolutely no need for them to expose their own affairs.
Although he couldn't make a big fuss, Zhang Zhen was extremely anxious.
"Let's go to the association, and we'll invite a few more people to come and do some pushing and shoving tonight." Watanabe No stood up; the foot soak at noon was indeed a bit uncomfortable.
These things only have the right atmosphere at night.
"Gentlemen, please soak your feet first. We'll chat tonight." Noda stood up, said goodbye, and then left with Watanabe and Zhang Zhen.
After leaving, Chang Chen was the most depressed one. He was considering other possibilities hidden behind this incident and analyzing at which stage the problem might have occurred.
After analyzing the situation for quite some time and finding that there would be no problem at all, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Those still soaking their feet inside began to whisper among themselves.
"Won't those three really be held accountable by Representative Mays?"
"As for accountability, nothing will go wrong."
"Yes, apart from Representative Mays, which representative in the association hasn't done similar things? They've all bulged their pockets with money."
“That’s right. If this matter gets to the other representatives, they will definitely try to suppress it. Besides, Wanxia is a music company, not a film and television giant. If they hold them accountable, they can save some face and the matter will be over.”
“Yes, I need to make a call to the other representatives.”
"I'll also inform my representative here."
"..."
The managers of these cinemas also have connections within the association, and they have generally managed to win over one or two representatives.
In the film and television industry, it's essential to cultivate relationships with influential figures to avoid unnecessary trouble.
You don't need these relationships normally, but you can't be without them.
...
Sifanglou, film and television area.
An office.
"Gentlemen, please wait a moment. I have already notified the people who are coming over. These matters need to be discussed in person."
Regardless of the feuds between companies, such removals from shelves happen occasionally every year.
Those are none of her business.
But now that she's run into them, and they're even begging her for help, she has to intervene.
"Sigh." Gou Yingjun began to sigh, showing a lack of security and a hint of fear.
Seeing this, Representative Mays didn't know what to say.
Especially considering that these two had come to beg him more than once, and after so many times, something still happened...
It was my own negligence.
Therefore, Representative Mays felt a little guilty and was determined to resolve the matter today.
In this process, Gou Yingjun and Zhang Xincheng truly embodied the word "performance" to the fullest, especially in their restless demeanor while sitting on the sofa, as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
a long time.
Watanabe, Noda, and Chang Chen arrived, and their assistant personally led them in.
"Representative Mays," Watanabe greeted as soon as he entered, "What brings you here?"
We still need to maintain the facade; it's not yet time to completely break off relations.
Mays didn't bother to ask them to sit down and asked directly, "The movie that Sunset Company was showing has been taken off the screens at the cinema."
She believed these people were intelligent, so she decided to be direct.
Watanabe: "Is that so?"
Noda: "Representative Mayz, isn't it common in this industry for movies to be taken down?"
Mays narrowed her eyes.
Chang Chen simply remained silent.
Mays didn't want to delve into anything further and went straight to the point: "Sunset's new movie must be back in theaters before we leave work tonight."
"You should talk to the people at the movie theater, Representative," Watanabe continued, feigning ignorance.
Mays said, "I have no say in your personal feuds and I don't want to get involved. In short, the items must be back on the shelves before you leave work tonight."
Watanabe: "Representative, I think that the movies that have been taken off the screens should still be released online. If Sunset is willing, we can help them with some minor promotion online."
With a slam, Representative Mays slammed her hand on the table; she had lost her patience: "I don't want to repeat myself."
"Mays, why are you so angry?"
Just then, a female representative pushed open the office door and walked in.
This was something Watanabe and his two companions had already arranged on their way here.
Such a large company couldn't possibly be without connections.
When Mays saw her colleague approaching, she assumed it was something work-related and composed herself, asking, "What's wrong?"
The female representative, an American named Diana, said, "I need to speak with you..."
Diana didn't speak, but instead gave a knowing look.
Mays, realizing it might be something important, finally spoke up, saying, "You two, please step out for a moment. And the three of you, please step out!"
Gou Yingjun and Zhang Xincheng obediently walked out like well-behaved children.
As for Watanabe and his two companions, they weren't flustered at all and simply walked away.
Now it's up to Diana's representatives to handle it.
"Anna, what is it?"
"Have you seen the movie 'The Raven' that just premiered today? It's of very high quality and has a stellar cast. I think this movie not only deserves a nomination, but it can also compete for this year's Golden Horse Award. Isn't this exactly the important work that we delegates need to handle?"
Diana's voice rose a few decibels, sounding somewhat dazed: "By the way, one of those guests looked quite familiar... wasn't he the person in charge of the Raven Crow?"
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