Granger felt a deep sense of frustration that he had to vent.
Of course, he wasn't stupid. Seeing the unfriendly looks and actions of the staff around him, he knew that if he didn't back down, he would really suffer for the sake of saving face.
“Mr. Lin, there must be some misunderstanding here. Please believe in Luo Guo’s sincerity.”
Granger hurriedly waved his hand: "Once I figure this out, I will definitely visit Mr. Lin in person to apologize."
Lin Rui's expression was extremely cold, with a hint of indignation, but in the end he still waved his hand: "Mr. Granger, we have known each other for a while, so let's let it go this time."
Before Granger could catch his breath, Lin Rui continued, "But I don't trust your sincerity, and I won't say anything about it being our last meeting. However, I am cautious about your country's invitation and don't want to discuss similar topics again in the near future. You understand, right?"
Robertson frowned.
He didn't really believe that the workers around him would dare to take action, but being good at reading people's minds, he also realized that these people were not bluffing. So even though Lin Rui said those words, he didn't intend to speak up, lest the situation develop in a worse direction.
Granger took a deep breath and looked at Lin Rui with a serious expression: "Mr. Lin, I deeply regret what happened. At the same time, I will investigate the whole matter as soon as possible and will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation."
After a pause, Granger glanced at the staff around him, took a deep breath, and said, "Then we won't disturb Mr. Lin any longer."
Watching Granger lead Robertson and his group away, Lin Rui remained calm, but secretly made a mental note of the incident.
The majority of the staff responsible for the premiere press conference were transferred from Tianrui, and these people are trustworthy.
However, some of the staff also came from the cinema chain and Xianci Entertainment.
If I remember correctly, the people guarding the entrance were from the theater chain, so the theater chain is the most suspicious party who let Granger and his group in.
However, this is just speculation, and Lin Rui does not intend to make it public until there is solid evidence.
…
"Granger, are we just going to leave like this?"
Robertson's expression was not good.
"What can you do if we don't leave? Didn't you see those employees were about to start a fight?"
Granger replied irritably.
"You really believe that kid's nonsense?"
Robertson frowned slightly: "I'm pretty sure that kid is just stalling for time."
"Of course I know."
Granger narrowed his eyes slightly: "But even delaying time requires a convincing excuse, and unfortunately, his excuse is actually quite plausible."
"The Legend of 1900 comes from China. Films from China, whether from our country or our allies, will be rejected unless specifically instructed to do so."
Robertson looked puzzled: "But this has nothing to do with us. Besides, the minister hasn't mentioned this to the heads of other countries."
"It's because the minister did nothing that things went wrong."
Granger looked helpless: "We came here this time under the banner of having supported 'The Legend of 1900,' but the country of Los Angeles, which we have connections with, and those allies have all rejected the application for 'The Legend of 1900.' So our statements are contradictory."
Robertson remained silent, clearly agreeing with Granger's assessment.
However, some people looked puzzled: "We clearly instructed multiple conglomerates, and they successfully signed the film 'The Legend of 1900'."
Robertson said calmly, "Don't you understand? There's no need to investigate the truth or rationality of this whole matter; both sides are just seeking an explanation."
"statement?"
Some people were puzzled, while others suddenly realized.
“We came to Mr. Lin to demand an explanation because we supported the film ‘The Legend of 1900’ and therefore need Mr. Lin to fulfill his promise.”
"But now our argument is untenable, and Mr. Lin has found loopholes, leading to the complete failure of this operation."
Robertson patiently explained, but then lost interest in explaining things to his subordinates.
If you don't understand, shut up!
"We need to contact the minister immediately and hear what he has to say."
"I'll go with you."
Granger and Robertson found a quieter place and connected with Abel, who was in Los Angeles, via video call.
The call lasted less than two minutes, but both Granger and Robertson looked worried, clearly indicating that things were not going in the direction they had hoped for.
Two hours later.
The premiere press conference for "The Legend of 1900" was officially held, with many special guests in attendance, as well as some celebrities who had a mentor-student relationship with Lin Rui and came uninvited.
Originally, this movie wasn't a big hit in Lizhou, but it gained a lot of exposure because of the sudden appearance of a group of celebrities.
Meanwhile, Xia Zhou also held online and offline premiere press conferences. Except for Lin Rui and Zhao Wenyao, all the other actors appeared, and even the top stars from various states were invited to gather together, making the scene extremely lively.
Even in terms of atmosphere, the premiere press conference from Xiazhou was more luxurious; to the uninitiated, it might have looked like an awards ceremony at a film festival.
"Teacher Fusheng, regarding this movie, it's said that the entire filming period took less than a week?"
A reporter asked a question below.
"Pretty much. If it weren't for some things that caused the delay, it could actually have been even faster."
At this point, Lin Rui glanced at Constantine beside him, who wore a kind smile.
"Mr. Fusheng, as your first film and television work since your debut, what are your expectations for 'The Legend of 1900'?"
Another reporter asked a question.
"Breaking the box office record set by 'The Legend of China' ten years ago."
Many people at the scene had expressions that said, "I knew it."
In fact, they've heard this argument so many times over the past decade that their eardrums are practically calloused.
At every premiere press conference, the organizers always utter this ambitious statement. Of course, to them now, this sounds like nothing more than a perfunctory official remark.
Will it break the box office legend created by "The Legend of China"?
dream!
"Mr. Fusheng, there are rumors that Tianrui Entertainment and Xianci Entertainment have been in frequent contact recently, seemingly preparing to jointly create a variety show. What are your thoughts on this?"
Lin Rui's expression remained unchanged, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
Tianrui has always adhered to the principle of being cautious and discreet when it comes to matters involving trade secrets.
Although this matter is not a trade secret, it should not be widely discussed outside the public until it is officially announced.
Now, at the premiere press conference for "The Legend of 1900," he was pressed by reporters for an answer.
Since this information wasn't leaked by Tianrui, it can only be from Xianci Entertainment.
"Excuse me, sir, this is the premiere press conference for 'The Legend of 1900,' and we shouldn't be discussing irrelevant topics."
Zhou Rongze coughed lightly.
To be honest, he was actually a little annoyed.
Last year, a music platform leaked that Lin Rui was going to debut. Zhou Rongze decided to hand over the distribution of "Confession Night" to Douyin and cut off cooperation with eighteen music platforms. This alone shows Zhou Rongze's attitude towards such incidents.
"It seems I need to find some time to have a talk with President Xia."
Zhou Rongze thought to himself.
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