Zheng Xu smacked his lips, in the letter Lao Guo gave him, he didn't expect such a situation, but now that the matter has come.

Tube or not.

Tube? And what kind of management method?

Don't look at Lao Guo's age than Zheng Xu, but people like them who break out by themselves pay attention to this, whoever is strong should bow their heads.

When you should owe favors, you should take the initiative to owe favors, and don't be afraid of being embarrassed.

Isn't it that you owe me, I owe you, and you owe it?

If you can take the initiative to owe favors to someone better than you, that's also a skill, and ordinary people really can't do it.

.........

Be a pure villain, Zheng Xu is not happy, this is nothing to do, bad reputation.

This is who said who is reasonable, Lao Guo also gave Zheng Xu a brief introduction to the inside story, probably because of money.

Although Zheng Xu still stands on the side of trying his best to maintain some old traditions and rules, with the development of society, many things cannot be viewed from the perspective of tradition alone.

For example, this traditional relationship between master and apprentice, according to the old rules, before the apprentice left the school, the master was in charge of the food and teaching, which is very normal, as for the money?

It's okay to give the apprentice some pocket money occasionally, like the apprentice's performance fee, whether to give or not, to give more or less, it all depends on the master himself.

But in any case, because of the small amount of money given, he turned against the master and became enemies, which is unreasonable and moral.

Younger people may not be able to figure out why this traditional rule is so harsh.

Church apprentices, starving masters, such things happen all the time, and this is the fundamental reason.

Looking at such rules now, it will seem out of place, most of the previous employees of Flashing Media were pulled out by Zheng Xu, and it stands to reason that he is also half of the master of these people.

But does Zheng Xu dare to give less money like Lao Guo?

He didn't dare, he was afraid that others would poach the employees he had cultivated well, and even set a high salary and benefits, which would rise every year.

Such an approach and Lao Guo's approach are exactly two extremes.

...

Thinking of this, Zheng Xu saw that it was written at the end of the letter that Lao Guo was going to open a number of branches of the Deyun Society, and asked Zheng Xu if he was interested in participating.

How to participate?

Of course, you can contribute money and shares, and you can also contribute!

Tut-tut, when combined with the context, the framework of the matter is already very clear, it seems that Lao Guo is ruthless and ready to play a big game this time.

Zheng Xu knows that although his Lao Guo is not popular in their cross talk circle, he still knows a few influential people in the entertainment industry, these people... Lao Guo didn't mention it, so he specially wrote this letter to Zheng Xu, and also pointed out the benefits of branch participation.

But... Just something like him, Zheng Xu is not uncommon, for him to do such a bad thing, he showed his face...

Extinguished the cigarette butt and put away the letter, Zheng Xu was going to wait and see, anyway, he was not in a hurry, Lao Guo didn't say when he would announce the news of his expulsion from the division and cutting the name, so he hung him first, it didn't make sense for someone to send a letter, and he rushed to help, it was too cheap.

...........

At noon the next day, Zheng Xu, who had taken a nap after lunch, stood by the window of the office, smoking a cigarette and looking at the small flower garden downstairs in a daze.

People who have just slept for a while, as soon as they wake up, they are a little confused.

"Bang bang."

"Enter."

There was a knock on the office door, and Zheng Xu didn't reply to say goodbye.

...

Lao Qin took an envelope that looked gorgeous, walked into the office, glanced at Zheng Xu who was standing by the window, and said in a low voice: "Dao'er... Two things, a guest came, and I called when I arrived, and I didn't say that you were not there, so I left them there first, and the other thing, there was an invitation letter from you. ”

“？？？”

Guest?

Who is here to visit?

Since Lao Qin didn't directly say that Zheng Xu was not there, then this guest who came to visit should not be familiar with Zheng Xu's relationship, and acquaintances should give a sentence to some extent, but if Lao Qin can not even make a phone call in person, he will come to inform him directly, and the guest who came to visit should not be low.

Zheng Xu didn't care about the invitation, but asked the first thing first.

"Who's coming? Where's it going? ”

"They all got off the plane, and when they just called, they were already out of the airport, and they came from Xiangjiang, that... Cheng Long. ”

？

Zheng Xu was stunned for a moment when he heard the name Cheng Long, this is a kung fu superstar and is also very influential in the world, but Zheng Xu and him basically have no intersection, and they have never worked together, this one actually came to visit in person today?

Faced with this situation, Zheng Xu was a little confused for a while.

"What did he say he was doing?"

...

"The other party didn't say anything, just said that he wanted to meet you, but... Dao'er, I think you should take a look at this invitation first, I think it should be related to this matter. ”

Lao Qin walked up to Zheng Xu and gave Zheng Xu the invitation letter he had been holding in his hand.

The envelope with a golden pattern has a flower in English written on it, and there is a corresponding Chinese translation underneath.

It seems that the other party should know Zheng Xu's English level very well.

Zheng Xu looked at the invitation letter in his hand in surprise.

It was sent from the United States to the Academy, the jury and organizer behind the Academy Awards.

And the content, it's a bit interesting, the main purpose is to ask Zheng Xu if he has any movies to participate in the Oscars next year, if not, he is ready to invite him as a guest to attend next year's Academy Awards.

And the reason why Zheng Xu was invited was to let him be the guest of honor, and at the end of the letter, he even mentioned Zheng Xu intentionally or unintentionally, asking him if he was interested in participating in the selection of the Academy Awards.

...

Choosing an Oscar finalist?

Zheng Xu has that idle time.

Unless it's for him to choose his own movies, then he'll be a little interested.

But the most interesting thing about this year's invitation is that since Zheng Xu won the Oscar last time, the relationship between the two sides has reached an impasse.

Zheng Xu has never slandered the Oscars in public, but he is still a little forced in his heart, and he has not been to the Oscars for many years.

For a figure like him who has participated in the Oscars for several consecutive years, according to the convention, even if he has no works to participate in the Oscars every year, he must at least send a guest invitation to Zheng Xu and ask him to attend the annual Academy Awards ceremony.

But for such a long time, the other party seems to have completely forgotten Zheng Xu and never asked him.

Today the sun is coming out in the west, which... It's only been less than two months since the last Oscars, and next year's invitation has already been sent to him.

"Heh..."Zheng Xu chuckled, flicked the invitation in his hand and asked, "What's going on outside that we don't know?" Why did those old immortals at the academy take the initiative to invite me to the Oscars? ”

Lao Qin glanced at the invitation letter in Zheng Xu's hand, and opened his mouth in some surprise, this is unusual, Oscar took the initiative to send an invitation letter to Director Zheng, is this a sign of easing?

"Dao'er... I suddenly remembered that there hasn't been any news about the Oscars recently, but if we have forgotten something, will it be because the total box office on our side is now rising year after year, and the Oscars will even affect the Hollywood side, if this is the case, you are the number one person in the Oscars, and it is not uncommon for them to take the initiative to ease up with you because of this. ”

Lao Qin thought about it, there is nothing special news that they haven't paid attention to, Flashing Media has such a strong network department, and Zheng Xu always strictly asks Xiaobai, the head of the network department, if he doesn't even have this information collection ability, then Xiaobai is too wasteful.

There is no external news, and if you look around, it is likely to be the market reason.

In the past few years, Yanguo has developed too fast, and all walks of life are like rockets.

As far as the film and television industry is concerned, the salaries of stars are also like rockets, spinning upward, and the major theater chains are also increasing, and the number of big screens increasing every year is very gratifying.

"Dao'er... I remember... Last year, I read an article that said that this year, we are expected to become the world's second largest box office market, and if it can really develop like this, it is not surprising that with the urine of Americans. ”

"Oh?" After listening to Lao Qin's words, Zheng Xu suddenly became enlightened, he was busy last year, before and after the year, he had no time to understand these things, if according to the statistics in the article that Lao Qin said, Lao Mei can really do this.

But... What does this have to do with today's guests?

If you can't figure it out, you don't want to, everyone is coming, let's see you first.

"Okay, then, you can call them back, you go to greet them in a while, I won't go, just say I'm busy, just bring people directly to me."

Lao Qin was stunned, that was Cheng Long, the other party was so famous, although he may not be as good as Zheng Xu in terms of honor, but where the age is, how much is it an old-timer in the circle, and Dao'er doesn't seem to be very interested in him?

"Hahaha, what are you stunned about, he came here, and he didn't say hello in advance, and he didn't say what he was going to do, what else could such a person do except want to do something with us? What did I use to pick him up? Wait, everyone will know everything when they come. ”

Even if it is an ordinary friend, before visiting each other, you have to make a phone call to ask each other first to see if the other party is available, and make an appointment with the time and place in advance.

What now... This person was almost at the place, so he told this side that it was all like this, and he didn't even say what he was going to do, just to meet people.

For this situation, Zheng Xu is not so concerned, it is impossible to pick up, you are not a big leader, who is used to you.

“......”

Lao Qin nodded, okay, he didn't figure it out for a while, since Zheng Xu explained, let's do it.

"Okay... Then I'll call them, and I'll get them in a moment. ”

..............

When Lao Qin knocked on Zheng Xu's office door again, Zheng Xu was still buried in office, and Lao Qin led a middle-aged man with a big nose with black-framed glasses into the office.

As soon as Zheng Xu raised his head, he happened to meet this person's gaze, and an expression of "surprise" instantly appeared on his face.

This iconic big nose, now that I look closer, I feel that the real person is a little fatter and a little older than what I saw in the movie before, plus with glasses, it looks a little more gentle.

"Hahaha, Brother Cheng Long, I haven't been able to leave here just now, and I couldn't pick you up in person, so I was sluggish."

Zheng Xu's acting skills are still online, he got up and walked out of the desk quickly, and arrived in front of Cheng Long in a few steps, directly ignoring Cheng Long's outstretched right hand and giving him a hug.

"Ahh Haha, Director Zheng, hello, hello. ”

Cheng Long was stunned by Zheng Xu, he thought that Zheng Xu was perfunctory when he said that he was busy, but when he met, he still looked very enthusiastic.

"I'm really embarrassed to come uninvited this time, if you want to say slack, I'm also slack."

Cheng Long said with a smile, turned around and nodded to his assistant, glanced at Zheng Xu and said, "Director Zheng... None of you are outsiders, can you talk alone for a while? ”

"Oh? Of course it's no problem, Lao Qin... Then leave it to me here, you can take it..."

Zheng Xu pointed to the assistant brought by Cheng Long.

"Well... Then you talk, Mr. Cheng, then we'll see you later. Lao Qin nodded to Cheng Long, said hello, left Zheng Xu's office with Cheng Long's assistant, and closed the door before leaving.

...............

Zheng Xu walked unhurriedly to the tea cabinet, took out a new set of tea sets, and prepared to make tea.

"No trouble, no trouble."

Cheng Long watched Zheng Xu busy with his work, but he couldn't intervene, so he said politely.

Waiting for Zheng Xu to warm the water, set up the tea set, sat opposite Cheng Long, smoked a cigarette and signaled to him, Cheng Long waved his hand and said: "Don't smoke first, Director Zheng, I heard from a friend, you will be invited to the Oscars next year?" ”

“？”

Zheng Xu raised his eyebrows, this person is well-informed enough, this invitation has just been received, and he has received the news over there, Cheng Long's friend is not simple.

"That's the thing."

"Hahaha, I missed several opportunities before, everyone is in the United States, and we didn't get together together."

Cheng Long said to himself, with a look of pity.

After speaking, he glanced at Zheng Xu, who had a calm face, thought about it and said, "Does Director Zheng know that the Oscars have an irregular award?" ”

Zheng Xu's heart moved, from the moment he entered the door, Cheng Long seemed a little impatient, and the politeness of the two of them was full of impatience, until he asked this question, Zheng Xu didn't come back to his senses.

"You mean, the Lifetime Achievement Award?"

This award is not a permanent award for the Oscars, it is an award that can be added temporarily when necessary, it is not fixed every year, it is the highest honor for actors, and it is an award that is slightly better than Best Actor.

"Yes, yes, yes... Haha, hey... I'm also looking for a friend to run it here, and I hope to win this award this year, but there is a temporary change..."

Cheng Long seemed to casually explain the cause and effect of this incident, and Yu Guang looked at Zheng Xu.

But Zheng Xu listened quietly and didn't answer.

“......”

The atmosphere in the office slowly became a little awkward

Cheng Long has been decades since his debut, what wind and waves have he never seen?

But there are some things, even if they say they don't care, but when they really see hope, who can be willing to get the award and leave?

This year is a very interesting year, Haolaiwu is trying to let the Yanguo market introduce more Haolaiwu movies, and there must be an introduction in the middle, right?

Originally, Cheng Long was a very suitable person, to be well-known and qualified, just pay a small gold trophy and add an unconventional award, he could brush up on most of the ordinary audiences in Yanguo.

Look... Cheng Long, Lifetime Achievement Award, Oscar!

Some things can be brought in after such an influence, which is the same routine as Zheng Xu's previous use of news influence to bring a flash of short videos into the American market, but the specific way of doing things is slightly different.

Originally, everything was going according to the process, but a few days ago, Cheng Long's friend said that there was a sudden change on the organizing committee's side.

In the past, Oscar and Zheng Xu had a bit of a stiff quarrel, and there was no other candidate except Cheng Long.

But some time ago, when George Miller returned to the United States, at a cocktail party, when chatting with friends, he talked about Zheng Xu, which was a bit too much.

Although the outside world doesn't know what they said specifically, the Oscar organizing committee seems to know that now is a critical moment, and they and Zheng Xu are getting into a fight, but Zheng Xu is now preparing to go to Europe, which has gone to Cannes.

No matter how Zheng Xu is, he has the label of Oscar on him, and there is more than one.

And now this one, not going to the Oscars, actually went to the Cannes Film Festival to mix, what is this for?

Does it mean that the Oscars are not as good as Cannes?!

Proud Americans, both in words and in deeds, do not admit that the three major European film festivals are more professional than them.

Although in essence, people are more professional than them.

Now, a representative of the Oscars in recent years is about to switch to the three major European film festivals, which will put pressure on the Oscars.

In addition, George Miller admired Zheng Xu very much in his speech, and there were no remarks such as Zheng Xu's slander of Oscar in the outside world, as soon as this was combined, the organizing committee wanted to pull Zheng Xu back, so that he could change his mind, as for what to use Zheng Xu's influence to expand the influence of Oscar and Hollywood in Yanguo, in the eyes of the organizing committee, this is called mutual achievement and complementarity!

That's why I quickly sent an invitation to Zheng Xu.

But the Americans have a stinky problem, the surface is atmospheric, but they are actually very cautious.

The original plan was to give Cheng Long a lifetime achievement award to open up the situation.

Now that there is a more representative figure of Zheng Xu, the original Cheng Long is embarrassed.

It's not that they can't be used at the same time, but in this way, the influence is even greater, and they are not happy to see the influence of the Yan people too much.

This is typical, and you want the horse to run, but you don't want the horse to graze.

You can be influential, you can take them into the Yanguo market, but you can't be too influential, they will be red-eyed, this is a very sick psychology.

The specific reason for this, Cheng Long doesn't know, what about Zheng Xu... Combined with limited information, he couldn't guess accurately.

This time, Cheng Long came over, and he had just received a message from a friend, saying that his Lifetime Achievement Award was a bit swinging, and asked him to quickly find a way to shake people to support.

Although there are still nearly ten months before next year's awards, this kind of thing, if there is a change, we have to quickly find a way to solve it, and the more it drags on, the more difficult it will be.

.................

"Although it's a bit abrupt to say this, but in a short period of time, the only one we can talk about on the Oscar side is you, Director Zheng, when I met with Director Zhang some time ago, Director Zhang also admired you very much, you see... Is there any way..."

"Of course... I will definitely not let Director Zheng help, we will make up for it later, and we will definitely not disappoint Director Zheng after the matter is completed. ”

There was no friendship between the two of them, Cheng Long temporarily asked someone to help, this kind of thing, he was embarrassed to ask others to pass the word, so he could only come in person, after all, this kind of thing, can not be said.

is empty, and he doesn't expect Zheng Xu to help him, so he can only work compensation, but he doesn't know what Zheng Xu wants, but this one looks like he doesn't lack anything.

"Ahem... That's right. ”

Zheng Xu smacked his lips, how can Cheng Long say these things.

Can he help?

Enough to choke.

This... The one who can get the idea is still the old guy in the academy, if he really wants to do it, it must cost a lot of money.

Moreover, Zheng Xu has no experience in doing this kind of thing.

What is a Lifetime Achievement Award?

This thing is very empty.,There's not even an evaluation standard.,Just spend money is less to say.,How many favors do you have to get in before and after?,It's still for someone else.,And it's not about good friends.。

Don't say anything about the righteousness of the family and the country, he can't win this award, does he have a half-dime relationship with Zheng Xu?

But... Now that people are coming, they refuse directly, and they are a little embarrassed on face.

Zheng Xu lit a cigarette and didn't hurry to reply, and his calm face was a little tangled.

Cheng Long looked at his expression, and his heart sighed, he also knew that this matter was difficult to do, but now in a short period of time, he can find the biggest relationship, that is, Zheng Xu is here, and the others are not able to exert themselves.

........

"This thing... It's not easy to do. ”

The water next to him was boiling, and Zheng Xu got up to make tea for Cheng Long.

When it comes to good tea, the tone of things is set first, and it is not easy to do.

"This thing, you have been developing in the United States for so long, you must know better than me, how much money you spend, this is the most basic, the main thing is that I don't have the energy to be busy with this matter recently..."

Zheng Xu didn't say how much it would cost, Cheng Long is not bad for money, even if he said a high price, what if Cheng Long gritted his teeth and really took it out?

"And... I haven't been to the Oscars for the past few years, and there are certain reasons for this, and some relationships are not easy to handle. ”

Zheng Xu said all the difficulties, and didn't say the rest, looking at Cheng Long quietly.

It's not that he doesn't help you, but there are difficulties, Zheng Xu kicked the ball back again, and it would be embarrassing to ask again.

“.......”

Cheng Long stared at the smoking teacup in front of him.

When people are old, they care about some honors, and now they are seeing that the opportunity is in front of them, but they will leave at any time, this kind of mood is incomprehensible to ordinary people.

"Ugh..."

Cheng Long let out a long sigh, ignoring the hot tea, picked up the teacup and took a sip gently, as if he wanted to drink spirits, he grinned and said: "Since Director Zheng has already said this, I also understand, but I'm a little unwilling..."

Looking at Cheng Long, who had a somewhat lonely expression, Zheng Xu was expressionless, and he already despised this one a little in his heart.

Fuck, this guy has been getting to the point with a few polite sentences since he entered the door, letting others do things for you, and not even mentioning what the fucking benefits are.

After that...

This way of doing things, isn't this an empty glove white wolf?

Even if he could help, Zheng Xu didn't want to help him!

Accompanying Cheng Long also sighed, Zheng Xu didn't speak, now in this situation, if he answers, it will be difficult to get rid of responsibility.

"Hey... Then I'll think of a way, thank you Director Zheng for taking the time to see me today, then I'll leave first, and we'll get together again when we're free another day. ”

Cheng Long got up very decisively, and was ready to leave.

Zheng Xu raised his eyebrows...

This tea hasn't cooled yet...

Are you here to tease the kids?

Standing up quite speechlessly, Zheng Xu followed Cheng Long all the way to the door, took out his mobile phone and sent a text message to Lao Qin.

Waiting for a few people to meet downstairs, Lao Qin also looked confused, he had just settled Cheng Long's assistant, and had just returned to the office to drink saliva, and that was it?

Nima's, what's this for?

Zheng Xu gave Lao Qin a look, and waited for the driver to drive the car over, this time... Zheng Xu sent Cheng Long to the door and said goodbye to him.

But Cheng Long looked a little lost, nodded reluctantly, and as the car started, Zheng Xu and Lao Qin stood at the gate of the flashing media, watching the vehicle go away.

...

"Dao'er? What's going on? ”

"Heh... I've seen it for a long time, and when I met a white wolf with empty gloves, I didn't even want to use my hands, have you ever seen such a game? ”

"Huh?"

Lao Qin listened to Zheng Xu's description, the white wolf with empty gloves, he didn't even want to use his hands, then you put on a hair, this person doesn't look like this.

"Everyone has it, this one is all for me today, he really dares to say it."

Today's meeting, on the whole, has a kind of inexplicable feeling, until the end, this big brother's way of doing things even made Zheng Xu a little disgusted.

It's not that Zheng Xu is open-eyed when he sees money, but everyone is not familiar with each other, so it's not natural to help you do things and talk about conditions?

No wonder some old actors who used to follow this big brother left him later, and there is no reason!

"Alright... And who, Xiaoxing? Are they on the set now? ”

Today's matter, I can't say that I am angry, but it makes people speechless, Zheng Xu wants to go to the set to go around, distract himself, and by the way, arrange in advance the personnel who will go to Cannes this time.

"I'll see... Well... At this time, they should be over there in the Central Plains Film and Television City, and they have all been Chen Yao's dramas recently. ”

"Okay... Go back, I'll go around. ”

Zheng Xu watched Xiao Kai drive the car out, patted Lao Qin, and prepared to go to the set for a lap.

..............

"Hey! Chen Yao, don't ink, drag it out... You won't be able to delay much either. ”

Yi Xiaoxing brought this cap to cover his little bald head a little.

At present, the Central Plains Film and Television City is not very famous, and there are not many crews stationed in it, only two, one is "Heartless Road Chief 2" by Flashing Media, and the other is Guo Degang's "Nineteenth Generation of Ancestors", one crew member, both sides go.

Guo Degang's side is just taking advantage of the fact that the people from the media are here, and they can provide some support and guidance, anyway, the entire film and television city is used by the two of them, everyone is their own people, what is there to be polite.

As soon as Zheng Xu arrived on the set, he nodded and said hello to a few staff members who saw him, and when he walked forward, he saw Yi Xiaoxing arguing with Chen Yao with a small speaker.

"What's going on?"

Zheng Xu's voice sounded from behind Yi Xiaoxing, startling him.

"Hey, boss? What are you doing here. ”

"What's going on? Why are you still arguing? ”

Zheng Xu glanced at Chen Yao, who didn't have any grievances on his face, but felt like a dead pig was not afraid of boiling water.

"Uh... Some people don't want to go back to class early, deliberately drag the pace, and want to waste time. ”

As soon as Yi Xiaoxing said this, Chen Yao became anxious.

"Brother Xiaoxing... Don't talk nonsense, I can't wait to go back to class now! Isn't it like I'm not in a state today..."

"You are not in a state every day, and you have to delay two days if you can finish filming in one day."

"I go back to school to act less, and I'm rusty!"

Yi Xiaoxing said a word, Chen Yao replied, and the two quarreled again.

...

"Boss... You see, you see! You're here to judge. ”

Yi Xiaoxing stood next to Zheng Xu, feeling a bit of a dog's power, and pointed at Chen Yao.

"I'm a! You're the director, I'm the director? Your own crew, your own actors, you can't handle it? ”

"How can I pinch her, she says she's not in a good state, what can I do?"

"I'm not in a good state and it's not that I can't act, I'm just shooting slowly!"

Chen Yao walked up to Yi Xiaoxing, glared at him, and then showed a flattering smile at Zheng Xu and said, "Boss, don't listen to Brother Xiaoxing's nonsense, I'm working hard, but I've been in a bad state these days, and I'm slow to enter the play." ”

Chen Yao pinched her little thumb and made a gesture to Zheng Xu.

"While going... I'm too lazy to argue with you, so what... Recently, let's go to Cannes next month, and give you a week's vacation, you won't be able to go back to school in a short time. ”

Zheng Xu didn't eat her at all, this product just came out of school and didn't want to go back to class early.

The crew has sorted out all her roles separately, shoot her scenes first, even if she inks again, it won't take long.

"Huh? That's great... Cough... If I go back to school late, will I delay class? ”

Chen Yao was overjoyed when she heard that the holiday had been extended again, but she glanced at Zheng Xu and reluctantly pretended to be, and asked very unwillingly if she would delay class.

"Oh... Okay, focus on learning, that's okay, it's okay if you don't go this time, let's go back to school as soon as you finish filming. ”

"Oops... No, no, I'm not afraid of delaying class, I can overcome it! I'll go back and make up for it slowly, boss, don't leave me. ”

Chen Yao shook his hand in a panic, and tried extremely hard to show that he could give up a little bit of his studies and come back to make up for it slowly.

"Hmph... Continue to shoot, don't give me a poor mouth here, this is also in our own crew, you go to the crew outside, who can accompany you to grind? If you dare to do this, the director will already shave you with a big ear. ”

"Who dares to hit me?! It's not uncommon for me to go outside to film..."

Chen Yao retorted, rolled her eyes at Yi Xiaoxing next to her, and said, "Brother Xiaoxing, let's hurry up and shoot, I'm in the drama again now, hurry up." ”

“......”

"Wow, the boss doesn't come, you play a scoundrel for me, as soon as the boss comes, you will enter the play?"