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Chapter 260 "The Last Emperor" ([-] daily updates, please subscribe~)

“The pasta is not as good as the fried noodles!”

In an ordinary western restaurant on Lido Island, Wu Jianye and others sat around together, while Tian Zhuangzhuang ate pasta and expressed his opinions.

"I think it's pretty good!" Li Xiaoli was eating very happily beside her.

Ning Ying smiled and said, "Don't talk to him, he's the one who has a lot of things at school!"

Li Xiangyang elegantly cut the steak on his plate and said with a smile: "One plate of pasta is enough for you to eat noodles with fried sauce for a week in Sijiu City, and you are still not satisfied!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang curled his lips, "If it's delicious, gold is more expensive, would you dare to eat it?"

Several people have long been used to bickering, and they will not be idle even after eating.

Wu Jianye pointed to the pizza on the dining table and said, "There is a joke about pizza in Xiangjiang, have you heard it?"

Li Xiaoli became interested: "I like listening to Lao Wu telling stories the most, come, tell me!"

"Wu Dalang, you all know that, right?" Seeing that other people were also looking at him, Wu Jianye smiled.

"I also know about Pan Jinlian!" Zhao Fei said while holding the red wine in his hand.

"In the joke in Xiangjiang, the pizza is actually the pancake sold by Wu Dalang, and the pasta was rewarded by the Yuan Dynasty emperor when Marco Polo was in China!"

"Pfft!"

Fang Shu couldn't help laughing, "Old Wu, you are too funny, the pizza was bought by Wu Dalang, and the pasta was brought back to Italy by Marco Polo?"

Wu Jianye said in a serious manner: "Why don't you believe it!"

"Do not believe!"

"Well, actually, I don't really believe it, but who can say for sure about history, then let me ask you, do you know anything about Wu Dalang?"

"Wu Dalang, who doesn't understand!" Wang Honghai said as a matter of course: "Isn't it Wu Song's elder brother in "Water Margin", whose wife put a hat on, and was poisoned to death by Pan Jinlian and Ximen Qing!"

Wu Jianye smiled and clinked glasses with Wang Honghai: "Da Lang, drink up the medicine!"

Wang Honghai couldn't laugh or cry: "Get lost!"

"Old Wu, you mean that there are other versions of Wu Dalang!" Tian Zhuangzhuang asked, putting down the knife and fork in his hand.

"Of course!" Wu Jianye nodded, and continued: "In the real history, Wu Dalang did exist, but he was not a three-inch man at all, but a young talent, and he even got fame. , became the county magistrate of Qingyang, and Pan Jinlian's home was not far from Wu Dalang's home. Even after giving birth to a son and daughter, the couple are living happily together, there is no such thing as Ximen Qing!"

"Really?" Li Xiaoli looked at Wu Jianye suspiciously: "Old Wu, are you joking?"

Wu Jianye curled his lips, "Who are you kidding? The content in the novel is made up, let alone Wu Dalang, Chen Shimei, you know, in real history, people are not scumbags who abandon their wives and children He is a man, but an honest and upright official who understands people's sentiments.

As for the origin of the Guimei case, it was simply made up by villains who were jealous. In Chen Shimei's hometown, there was a saying in Jun County: Beimen Street does not sing about Chen Shimei, and Qinjialou does not sing about Qin Xianglian. "

Ning Ying blinked, "Old Wu, you saw all these things from there."

Wu Jianye stroked his hair, "Of course I saw it in a book!"

Then he added: "So many things in the novel are not enough to prove. You can just read it for fun. Don't take it seriously. Many things are fictitious. There is a three-way marriage in Taoyuan, and an empty city plan. None of these things existed in history!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang: "So, many of the stories we know are actually false!"

"Damn it, fake ones have been circulating for so long, making them look like real ones. If you ask ordinary people, there must be few people who know about this!" Zhao Fei couldn't help but complain.

"The pen of a literati is the real murderer, so you must not offend me, otherwise I will be in a hurry that day, so I will write a novel about our class 78, and portray each of you as odious. The villain Zhuang Zhuang, don’t look at me, I’m the first one to write about you, definitely portraying you as a foodie who only knows how to eat, a villain who can give up his principles for a roast chicken!”

Tian Zhuangzhuang: "Cut!"

While Wu Jianye was eating and chatting with others, Lido Island became more and more lively because of the arrival of the Venice Film Festival. Wu Jianye and others came late, so there was no place to live, but some real big names, in the international arena Well-known actors, stars, are different.

They almost came here by stepping on their feet. As for the accommodation, they didn't worry about it at all. The major hotels had already reserved rooms for them.

Reporters from Europe, the United States and other countries also came to Lido Island early. Although some people saw Wu Jianye and the others, their Asian faces did not attract the attention of the reporters at all.

What they really pay attention to are European and American stars, and Asia is just a cultural desert in their eyes at this time, and there is nothing to shoot at all.

It's useless even if Akira Kurosawa is here, some of these paparazzi don't know each other, they are most concerned about celebrities.

So now, Wu Jianye and his group only belong to the small transparent level here.

When everyone returned to the hotel, they saw countless sexy girls in scantily clad poses, striking up a conversation next to the hotel.

"Very surprised?"

Looking at Zhao Fei's curious eyes, Li Xiangyang said with a smile: "These women are all small stars and actors from all over the world who came to find opportunities during the film festival."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands, showing an expression that any man could understand: "It's not much more advanced than the Eight Great Hutongs in Sijiucheng!"

Zhao Fei and others: "?? Ah?"

In the last life, Wu Jianye went to the Cannes Film Festival and saw the elegance there, and said with a smile: "This beautiful island by the sea is a venue for competitions and a venue for sensuality!"

"That's the reason!" Ning Ying said with a complicated expression: "Only when you come abroad, do you know that the situation in our country is much cleaner than here."

"In Europe and the United States, it is not that simple to become famous. Not only pure acting skills are required, but also the ability to be a human being and give up!"

Wu Jianye didn't know where he took a cigarette, lit it with himself, and spit out a smoke ring: "If you give up, you will get something!"

Li Xiaoli asked curiously: "What about the male star?"

"Same!"

Li Xiaoli patted her chest, and said with lingering fear: "Fortunately, we were born in China!"

Wu Jianye gave her a deep look, and really didn't want to tell them that the Chinese entertainment industry in decades later would not be much better than the current European and American ones.

Of course, what Wu Jianye admires the most is Bangzi's entertainment circle, that's a fresh and refined one
In the lobby of the hotel, Wu Jianye saw a fat man chatting with a scantily clad woman for a few words, and the two got tired of getting together. It is the best candidate for butcher.

When the fat man saw Wu Jianye, his eyes lit up, he whispered a few words in the ear of the woman beside him, and then moved over.

"You are the author of Jurassic Park, kun?"

Wu Jianye glanced at the fat man with great interest. Now the fat man is not awesome, he is not the most powerful independent producer in Hollywood, and naturally he has not yet reached the point where everyone pushes him against the wall.

Now he is just a small independent producer in Hollywood, looking for film sources all over the world. The studios in Europe, America and other places are not easy to cheat, so they can only fool the Asians first.

"Not bad!" Wu Jianye shook his head.

"Oh, my god, I didn't expect it to be you. I've read all of your "Jurassic Park" trilogy, and I like them very much. I'm your loyal book fan!" The fat man laughed, the flesh on his face shaking Back and forth, "By the way, Kun, why are you coming to the Venice Film Festival this time?"

In July this year, the third part of "Jurassic Park" was also officially released, and it took the top spot on the best-selling list in Europe and America that day.

"One of my films was shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival competition!" Wu Jianye still smiled.

""Raise the Red Lantern"?" the fat man asked, and then introduced himself: "Hi, I'm Harvey Weinstein from Miramax Films in Hollywood, you can call me Harvey!"

The boss also started from the younger brother.

If you put Harvey Weinstein in 20 years, he will definitely not take the initiative to talk to Wu Jianye and others. Even if you go to him, you have to see if he has the nature to see you.

But it's different now. Miramax Films can only be regarded as the younger brother in Hollywood at this time, so he can only be a younger brother.

Wu Jianye shook hands with Harvey, and said with a smile, "I don't know Mr. Harvey, is there anything else?"

Harvey laughed and said, "That's it. I'm very interested in Kun's novel "Jurassic Park". I don't know if you have any idea to make him into a movie. Our Miramax Films I very much hope to get the right to adapt "Jurassic Park"!"

The launch of the "Jurassic Park" trilogy not only exploded the European and American book markets, but also caused quite a stir in Hollywood. Even Wu Jianye has made it clear that the adaptation rights of "Jurassic Park" are not for sale However, there are still countless film companies looking for Linda, hoping to buy it.

The latest quotation has risen to 70 US dollars!

Wu Jianye looked at Harvey with a smile: "The adaptation rights of "Jurassic Park" are not bought. I have repeated this matter many times. I'm sorry, Mr. Harvey, my friend is still waiting." I!"

Seeing Wu Jianye's back, Harvey's slender flesh showed a trace of brilliance, he would not just give up, and then he took out the promotional leaflet of the Venice Film Festival, and found out about "Raise the Red Lantern" "Propaganda.

Released on September 9st?
Wu Jianye's side was calm and windy, but Ning Ying and Li Xiangyang couldn't calm down. Tian Zhuangzhuang and the others only knew that Wu Jianye had published novels abroad, but they didn't know what happened.

But Ning Ying and Li Xiangyang are different. They have been in Italy for more than two years, so they naturally know what "Jurassic Park" means in Europe and America.

At this moment, their hearts were beating wildly, and their expressions were incredible, as if they saw aliens!
"Old Wu, are you Kun?" Back in their room, Li Xiangyang looked at Wu Jianye in surprise.

Wu Jianye did not deny it: "Yes!"

Li Xiangyang shook his head and muttered to himself: "No wonder, no wonder!"

Zhao Fei pushed Li Xiangyang curiously, and asked, "Old Li, what are you talking about?"

Li Xiangyang smiled wryly and said: "You don't know if you are not abroad. Let me tell you with the simplest example. The third book of "Jurassic Park" written by Lao Wu was released this year. The three films are now ranked first, the second one is ranked third, and the first one is ranked sixth! I heard that all American film companies want to buy the adaptation rights of this novel!"

Everyone looked at Wu Jianye at this time, as if they were looking at a monster. They really didn't expect that Wu Jianye would make such a big name abroad without saying a word.

Wang Honghai asked curiously: "Is that an old nose?"

Li Xiangyang: "There are several old noses, at least 1000 million dollars!"

"How much!" Li Xiaoli couldn't help shouting.

"1000 million US dollars!" Li Xiangyang repeated.

"Old Wu, you are hiding deep enough!" Li Xiaoli said immediately.

Wu Jianye waved his hand: "Low-key, low-key, everyone want to be low-key!"

Seeing Wu Jianye's pretentious appearance, everyone was unable to complain at this time, 1000 million US dollars?They don't know what it means, and they can't figure it out. When domestic households with ten thousand yuan are still very rare, Wu Jianye has created a wealth of US$1000 million abroad.
At this moment, they felt that they and Wu Jianye were people from two worlds.

Ning Ying, who was silent all this time, suddenly said, "Old Wu, did you also write a book called "The Last Emperor?"

"Yes!" Wu Jianye nodded.

"The Last Emperor" is well known as the film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Bernardo Bertolucci made this film based on Puyi's memoir "My First Half Life" and Puyi's The book "Twilight in the Forbidden City" written by the tutor Johnston is the original structure and the film adaptation.

However, last year, Wu Jianye had already written the novel of the same name in Xiangjiang, and handed it over to Linda, who was responsible for the distribution in Europe and America.

Although this novel did not cause a sensation in Europe and America like "Jurassic Park", it still attracted the attention of many people.

Ning Ying said seriously: "Old Wu, my teacher is very interested in this novel. He has said more than once that he wants to adapt this novel into a movie. For this reason, he has contacted the distribution company of America many times. Talk to the author of this book, I didn’t expect you to write this novel!”

Wu Jianye smiled: "Then what do you mean?"

"My teacher is the chairman of the jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, and he is now on Lido Island. I think if he knows you are here, he will be interested in meeting you!" Ning Ying said happily.

Interested in meeting you!

Why does this sound so harsh, it seems to be a charity from the other party.

But Wu Jianye didn't show it, and said with a smile: "I think it's better to wait until after the conference is over!"

Ning Ying asked incomprehensibly, "Why?"

Wu Jianye: "I hope "Raise the Red Lantern" can participate in the election under a fair environment!"

Ning Ying thought for a while before she nodded: "I see, you don't want others to say that you made a deal with my teacher in private to make your movie award!"

Wu Jianye smiled and said nothing.

transaction?

I'm afraid it's impossible!

(End of this chapter)