Chapter 498 Kering Dinner, a great gift from the Pinault family
The situation is about to reach a deadlock.
Sister Mei changed her perspective, "Even if you have strategic considerations, the box office revenue you may earn is always real."
"After all, the Joker is just a villain. He does not account for a large proportion in the entire DC universe, and his impact is actually minimal."
"I think if this project is reported to Warner headquarters, Warner executives will not ignore Chen's current influence."
The words contained the intention of putting aside DC and talking directly to Warner executives.
This statement is a bit disrespectful.
Everyone in DC showed hesitation, who are you threatening?
But they soon felt that the other party seemed to be a real threat.
As the other party said, the negotiation is now left to them.
But if Warner executives knew the specific situation, they would probably ignore DC's long-term development for the sake of box office or the director's friendship.
Alex quickly said, "We are just discussing now, we haven't reached this point yet, right?"
He looked at the people in DC and winked hard.
Can you have some knowledge?
Although they come here to seek cooperation, this cooperation is what the higher-ups are happy to see.
What is the current situation of DC? In terms of the movie universe strategy, it is like a newborn baby that is about to die.
Warner is anxious to death. They probably want to try any beneficial changes.
What's more, it's a director like Chen who has never failed.
He looked seriously at Hamada in the middle. I should have explained the importance of this cooperation to you at the beginning.
Walter Hamada is all about submission to the status quo.
Seeing Alex's eyes, he instantly understood that it was probably impossible for him to destroy the cooperation.
The headquarters came to him, it was all about early stage docking and assisting the smooth progress of the cooperation, and he did not give any decision-making power at all.
When the temptation failed, he gave up other ideas.
"Jeff, you better do it."
Jeff Jones nodded. He came from the DC editorial department and paid more attention to stories.
"Chen, can I hear your vision for the follow-up story?"
He patted the script on the table.
The clown in the script is an ordinary person from beginning to end, with no special skills.
As a supervillain origin story, this is a little too outside the box.
"Of course."
Chen Linfeng talked about his ideas.
……
On the way back, Chen Linfeng and Sister Mei chatted about today's events.
"Warner's DC department is in such a mess, I'm really confused today."
"Yes, the top and bottom are not united, and everyone wants to repeat the strategy they have set."
Chen Linfeng thought about the chicken feathers in the DC movie universe in his previous life, and thought that he had finally found the reason.
No wonder the person in charge changed back and forth. It turned out that the upper management did not agree with each other.
After that, Chen Linfeng left the subsequent determination of the specific terms to Sister Mei.
He called Xiao Li Zi and handed him the script.
"It will take 2 months. You need to lose weight as soon as possible and adjust your mental state."
At this time Leonardo had finished reading the script and was very excited.
"Chen, I will definitely do as you are told and keep losing weight until you are satisfied."
He had a strong hunch that this movie might fulfill his long-held dream.
"Chen, your ability in writing stories is really great. When I saw the moment when Arthur shot the host in the end, I couldn't help but empathize with the clown."
This represents the extreme appeal of the story, and Leonardo naturally understands this truth.
And because of the profound literary and artistic flavor of "Joker", it will naturally be well received by the judges.
"This is a perfect story!" Leonardo said excitedly.
"That's not the case." Chen Linfeng shook his head.
It's just more suitable for the physique of beautiful Chinese babies. It can be regarded as a close-fitting design.
In the story, even if beautiful Chinese people have not experienced the hardships that the clown has gone through, they must have heard about them or seen them with their own eyes.
Naturally, it is very easy to empathize.
……
"Are you sure the place we are going to next is not some impart?"
Looking at Leonardo with a rippling expression on his face, Chen Linfeng wondered if he had been deceived by this old boy.
"Of course not. I will be in seclusion for a long time to lose weight and adjust my mood. Before that, of course I will let the public see what I look like now so that I can make a comparison."
Leonardo winked at him, "You know how to show off."
The word "pretending to be cool" is still said in Chinese.
Who taught him this? Oh, it’s me. It’s okay.
Leonardo continued, "The place we are going to go to is a celebrity dinner hosted by Kering Group, which will be attended by many celebrities."
Kering Group's Chen Linfeng knew that a French company owned many luxury brands and had many contacts with celebrities and artists.
Kering dinner parties are also famous here in Hollywood.
Previously at the Cannes Film Festival, Kering's dinner party was also one of the more famous among the many banquets.
Here in Los Angeles.
Chen Linfeng had accepted several invitations before, but he was not very interested in participating.
Every time I come to Hollywood, I always receive various invitations.
These invitations are often thrown into a small pile.
Now that I really want to attend a dinner party, I don't have an invitation letter in hand.
"I don't know if there are any in the pile at home," Chen Linfeng thought to himself.
"It's okay, we just need to scan our faces to get in. Actually, I didn't bring that thing with me."
Leonardo said nonchalantly.
The dinner was held not far from Beverly Hills.
When the car approached the road, many reporters and onlookers could already be seen.
The official staff of the dinner party are setting up cards, and unrelated vehicles are not allowed to enter.
Leonardo pressed down the car window and entered without saying anything.
Luo Lin and others who were driving behind him were also let go.
Xiao Lizi looked like he was familiar with the road, and he probably had a lot of facial expressions.
His face is indeed popular all over the world.
In a remote place against the wall of the banquet hall, Li Binbin and Chen Chong were chatting quietly.
She has been developing in Hollywood since "The Secret Fan" last year.
Then he starred in "Resident Evil 5", and this year he was even invited to attend the Oscars.
The development momentum is already quite good, but when it comes to this occasion, I can only keep a low profile with Chen Chong, who is also Chinese.
There was nothing she could do about it, the surrounding atmosphere made it difficult for her to blend in.
Chen Chong has been in Hollywood for many years. Although he is not well-known, he is well versed in the rules of banquets. He just went around in a circle and shamelessly became familiar with some people.
She said proudly, "You can't do this. Now that you've come to this place, you can't have too much self-esteem. People won't take the initiative to get to know you. If you want to expand your network, you can only take the initiative."< br>
Li Binbin nodded, but didn't say anything.
She also saw Chen Chong's series of operations just now.
Even though she couldn't speak at all, she still had to stand there and apologize, which made it somewhat difficult for her to lose face.
Chen Chong knew that the little sister in front of him didn't listen, and felt a little impatient.
This is how I came here, how can you avoid it?
So what if you are a first-line star in China? Wasn't I also famous in China back then?
Here, no one knows you.
"Besides, you don't even have Chinese citizenship." She thought contemptuously.
"When Chinese stars come to Hollywood, they have to start from scratch."
She was about to persuade her again when she noticed a commotion coming from the main entrance of the hall.
Chen Chong was very familiar with this kind of movement. She said confidently, "Some big star must be here."
Then she became indifferent. She would definitely not be able to compete with a star of this level.
Don't think too much about things that have nothing to do with you. This has been her survival philosophy for many years.
However, Li Binbin still looked over curiously. She had also seen this kind of scene in the country.
Back then, figures like Chen Linfeng and Fang Long usually caused similar commotion.
Alas, my mood at that time was completely different from what I feel now.
Li Binbin felt a little disappointed in her heart. The recent situation made her feel a little frustrated.
Then, her expression turned strange.
Chen Chong felt strange, "Binbin, what's wrong with you?"
"Chen... Ling... Feng?" She even muttered her words out of surprise.
"What?"
Why is Chinese still popping up?
Chen Chong felt disgusted. The newcomer was not as stable as her. He couldn't even speak English well and would speak the Chinese language from time to time.
She looked around and found that many people around her were looking in the same direction.
It seems that the new guy is indeed a big star.
In order to join the group, she also looked in the direction of the door.
I saw some people near the entrance of the hall, already gathering around.
This further confirmed Chen Chong's judgment.
After a while, I thought the person who came had already roughly greeted the people around him and continued walking inside.
Only then did Chen Chong see the star coming in.
Oh, Leonardo, that's not surprising.
But I have seen this person before, and it seems that the movement is bigger this time.
Then, Chen Chong saw another person.
Her eyes widened, "This...is this, chen?"
No, no, no, it must be Leo who caused the commotion. How could a Chinese person be so popular?
Chen Chong shook his head in disbelief, wondering if he had seen it wrong.
Having been in Hollywood for many years, she had heard of Chen Linfeng in the past.
Whether it is from Chinese channels or beautiful Chinese channels.
However, she never believed it and felt that it was exaggerated.
And in the past, she generally couldn't attend high-end events, such as the Oscars and Golden Globe Awards, so she almost never saw him in Hollywood.
At some dinner parties, I had never seen this famous "comatriot".
Therefore, she always thought so.
Until now.
Looking at those celebrities who usually have to laugh for a long time before getting a response.
At this time, he greeted the man with a smile on his face. He looked like he was used to it, and even felt a little unconcerned.
But no one around him seemed to notice, and everyone was kind and attentive.
It's not like Chen Chong has never seen such a scene before. When top stars, directors, and producers appear, such things happen.
But at this moment...
How can you do this? He is Chinese!
If Chinese people can also receive such respect and courtesy, then what does it matter to me that I have been here across the ocean for so many years?
Chen Chong's face gradually turned pale. Li Binbin looked at this "senior" strangely, as if she suddenly became emo, even lower than she was just now.
"What's wrong with you?"
……
Chen Linfeng maintained a ceremonial smile, nodded to the people around him, and kept walking forward.
There were many strangers greeting him.
That's why he doesn't like attending banquets in Hollywood.
It's different in China. Even if you haven't seen an actor before, you probably know him in his past life.
But Emily Ken is different here. It accommodates celebrities and artists from all over the world who are looking for opportunities, and it is difficult to identify them.
In his previous life, he had only seen European and American works, and at most he only knew a few truly famous ones.
In this kind of environment that is unfamiliar to most people, it can be somewhat boring.
Keep walking inside and you will get to know more people.
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These people who co-authored it also automatically positioned themselves according to their status.
It's in a famous station, right next to Xiao Xiami Station.
As soon as the two of them stood still, someone patted Xiao Li on the shoulder from behind. It looked like they must have a good relationship.
"Leo, I thought you wouldn't come."
"Haha, I changed my mind temporarily."
Leonardo smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then turned around.
"Chen, let me introduce to you, this is Tobey, Tobey Maguire."
The man reached out and said, "Hello, Director Chen, just call me Toby."
Chen Linfeng recognized it at a glance. This was not the first generation of Spider-Man.
I heard that he has a good relationship with Xiao Lizi in private and is a neighbor. Now it seems that it is true.
He smiled and shook hands with the other party, "I quite like Spider-Man."
Toby's eyes lit up, "Thank you, I didn't expect you to see it too."
"Of course I have seen it. I was only 12 years old in 2000 and was still a student. At that time, many of my classmates liked to watch this."
"Uh~" Toby was a little hard to comment for a moment.
At this time, people had almost arrived, and Chen Linfeng took advantage of the situation and took a seat at Toby's place together with Leonardo.
Celebrity dinners usually have a theme, and most of them are based on charity topics.
For example, this time, it is the theme of environmental protection.
On the stage, the organizer of the banquet was delivering a speech. Chen Linfeng listened with half an ear and clapped along with the crowd from time to time.
Then there is free communication time.
In order to show off his weight loss results, Leonardo made up his mind to go to shows everywhere.
He explained a few words to Toby, nodded to Chen Linfeng, and left temporarily.
Chen Linfeng chatted with Toby, and he was quite interested in the experience of the first-generation Spider-Man.
Although he is doing well now, he was a top actor in the 20 million club back then.
Toby didn't mind telling his story either.
The person opposite him is a famous director in recent years. If he can build a good relationship with him, he will make a lot of money.
Halfway through the chat, while Toby was drinking water, other celebrities came over and took the initiative to get to know Chen Linfeng.
It’s not easy for him to talk anymore.
Chen Linfeng is actually quite willing to listen to stories rather than socialize.
But there is no other way, in the entertainment industry, this is always indispensable.
After chatting with several celebrities, Li Binbin and Chen Chong came over.
"Hey, you two are here too."
"Yes, Director Chen, good evening."
When Li Binbin saw that the other party was speaking Chinese, he automatically switched.
In the final analysis, her English is now purely second-guessing. Switching back to Mandarin, she feels more accustomed to it.
"Hello, Director Chen."
Chen Chong wanted to put on a smile out of habit, but she didn't know what came to mind, and she couldn't smile, and it turned into a weird expression.
Chen Linfeng nodded calmly, even slightly indifferently, and then turned to chat with Li Binbin without saying a word.
He doesn't think highly of Chen Chong.
Not to mention running to the other side of the ocean when the development was just right.
There are so many of these people, even more in the entertainment industry, that he can't get enough of them.
But the act of adopting two girls and then immediately leaving them to others just because you gave birth to a child is a bit anthropomorphic.
Li Binbin was certainly happy to see Chen Linfeng chatting with her alone.
This was tantamount to giving her a great deal of face.
But at the same time, she felt a little weird. Director Chen had never targeted someone like this before.
However, it is not easy to get to the level of Si Dan Shuang Bing.
Li Binbin didn't know the reason, but she could only cooperate.
The previous group reporting to keep warm was instantly forgotten.
Of course Chen Chong was aware of the evil implications of being treated differently.
She was already unhappy, and now she was even more annoyed, with her face turning blue and white.
"Chen, can you meet me?"
At this time, a voice sounded from the side. Chen Chong turned his head and saw that it was the organizer of this dinner.
Henri Pinault, a scion of Kering's founding family and one of the company's top executives.
Chen Chong stood up and gave up his seat as a habit, and said with a smile on his face, "Mr. Pino, please sit down."
Henry Pino nodded lightly, and then sat down unceremoniously.
He also saw the scene where this man was disliked by Chen Linfeng just now.
"Who are you?" Chen Linfeng just listened with his ears straightened up and didn't really pay attention to who was speaking on the stage.
Henri Pino didn't mind at all and said with a smile, "My name is Henri Pino, and I'm hosting tonight's banquet."
"Oh, that's it. Hello, Mr. Pino." Chen Linfeng nodded.
He had met many bosses or senior executives of large companies who came to meet them, so he didn't think it was a big deal.
"Hello, chen, just call me Henry."
Henri Pinault has a huge influence in France and even Hollywood, and Chen Chong is aware of it.
She had heard a friend talk about it.
Whenever she hears the stories of these big guys, she always feels like she is standing tall.
But now seeing Henri Pinault standing next to him, smiling and chatting with a Chinese filmmaker, Chen Chong didn't feel the slightest sense of reality.
She left the central area in despair, feeling that something must be wrong with the world.
No one cares about Chen Chong's departure.
Henri Pino exchanged a few pleasantries and then expressed his intention.
"What? Are you serious?" Chen Linfeng felt that there was something wrong with his ears.
Li Binbin covered his mouth in surprise, full of disbelief.
"Directorchen, I am not face to face with you just to tell such a lie."
Henri Pinault said seriously, "The bronze rat heads and rabbit heads from the Old Summer Palace are now in the hands of the Pinault family. If you are interested, we are willing to return them as a donation."
The second time he heard this, Chen Linfeng still thought it was strange.
"Why?" he asked, "I just met you, didn't I?"
For Chinese people, the bronze heads of the twelve zodiac signs in the Old Summer Palace are something they have learned in history textbooks.
There is even a special text in the Chinese language text called "The Destruction of the Old Summer Palace".
One can imagine the significance of this thing to every Chinese.
But over the years, the price of the twelve zodiac copper heads has been rising, reaching hundreds of millions.
Chen Linfeng didn't think his face was worth so much money.
"The Pinault family hopes to gain your friendship, the friendship of China."
Henri Pinault said bluntly, "I think returning these two cultural relics is the fastest way."
He also mentioned the "Twelve Zodiacs" that Fang Long had previously filmed, and the screenwriter at that time was Chen Linfeng.
"I think Chen, you must be very concerned about this. In 2009, these two cultural relics were bought by our Pinault family at the auction."
This is to point out the price paid by the Pinault family.
Chen Linfeng naturally understood.
Hearing this, he began to feel a sense of familiarity, as if he had heard the word Pino family in his previous life.
In his impression, the rat-headed and rabbit-headed people from the previous life seemed to have returned. Could it be this Pinoy family?
Chen Linfeng went through the memories in his mind to make sure it was true.
In its previous life, the Pinault family bought it at auction and returned it in 2013.
Now it's a year early, and I found myself in 2012.
After figuring it out, Chen Linfeng breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that I am just doing it by the way, and the main purpose is to gain the favor of the entire country.
If luxury goods want to enter a country, psychological recognition at the public level is indeed very important.
Many luxury goods spend huge amounts of money on advertising for this purpose.
Donating lost cultural relics is indeed a shortcut.
At least Chen Linfeng is full of affection for him now.
"Henry, thank you very much for your kindness. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of my country."
After a pause, he continued,
"Do you need me to contact the relevant domestic departments, then hold a donation ceremony, and help publicize it at the official media level or other media channels?"
Henri Pinault was overjoyed, Director Chen was so enlightened.
But on the surface, he was still relatively reserved and said, "If Chen, you insist on doing this, I still have no objection."
In fact, I was already shouting in my heart, "Do it quickly, do it quickly."
The fertile market in China has become unbearable for them.
The two immediately began to discuss some issues for the subsequent handover.
Not going too in-depth, but Chen Linfeng at least needs to know if the other party has any other demands.
He was very concerned about this matter.
Although it was not donated by him, it passed through his hands.
And Henry made it clear that he had this idea because of Chen Linfeng's persuasion.
Although the reality was that Henry took the initiative, outsiders had no idea.
For example, because of the influence of celebrities, the top leaders of a certain country are closer to their home country.
Or the leader of a certain country is rumored to like a certain celebrity.
Such anecdotes are often the best way to enhance a star's character.
The Pinault family has been in the entertainment industry for a long time, so they naturally understand this truth.
This is a gift that reaches people's hearts.
Moreover, the addition of a celebrity factor will not affect the favorability of China and the public towards the Pinault family.
Because after all, they actually returned the cultural relics, and they still spent a lot of money to buy them.
It's a win-win situation.
Li Binbin opened his mouth wide, watching them discuss such a big matter in just a few words.
I also began to feel that something was wrong with the world.
(End of chapter)