China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 987 He is the most special one

After Zhou Yutang finished talking with Wen Ziren, he saw Chen Duling eating with great relish and couldn't help but ask, "Is it really that delicious?"

He had a good impression of Italian and French food, but he really disliked British fish and chips.

The usual method is to coat the cod in batter, deep-fry it, and then serve it with ketchup. This completes a delicious Da Ying state banquet.

It's no wonder it's been mocked as a culinary desert.

"not bad."

Chen Duling's cheeks were bulging as she chewed like a hamster, and she mumbled, "Boss, did you ever crave instant noodles when you were a kid?"

"How not?"

Zhou Yutang chuckled to himself.

Like all mothers in the world, the Grand Commander was also instilled with the idea that "instant noodles are junk food" by the Empress Dowager from a young age.

Strangely, his elders' advice only made him yearn for it more.

"French fries are pretty much the same as instant noodles."

"Can this be the same?"

"I mean, my feeling."

Women always have some wonderful ideas in their minds. Seeing how happy her secretary was, Zhou Yutang felt it was necessary to give her more responsibilities, so she deliberately said:
"There's another club meeting tomorrow. Finish the meeting materials tonight, and then organize the report for the Conjuring sequel project. Also, before I go back to China, I need to see a summary of several special effects designs for Aquaman and relevant documents from Bilibili's IPO."

The smile-disappearing spell took effect immediately, and Chen Duling's face instantly fell.

That big-shot Sydney girl secretly booked a flight to Manchester and followed him all the way from North America to the UK, hoping to further enhance the friendship between China and the US.

Is it reasonable for you to be living a carefree and happy life while I have to work overtime like crazy?

Is there any boss in the world more despicable than Zhou Yutang?
Chen Duling grew angrier the more she thought about it. She opened her mouth, but ultimately dared not speak out. She could only imagine the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside fried fish as the hateful Zhou Yutang and took a bite.
Domestically, after the completion of additional filming, the highly anticipated Happy Twist film "Hello Mr. Billionaire" has finally wrapped up filming.

This movie stars Shen Teng himself, and it's packed with his talent. The mere announcement of the cameo appearance of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong has already raised fans' expectations to the max.

Almost simultaneously, another top director in the industry, Stephen Chow, also held a press conference to launch the filming of "The Mermaid 2".

The man who wielded the power of thunder during the Spring Festival two years ago is back. This time, he's making a comeback, with China Film Group's head, La Peikang, and the president of Alibaba Pictures both appearing to support Stephen Chow, making quite a show of force.

"Congratulations to Yu Tang on winning the Oscar, that's amazing. I discussed a sequel to 'The Mermaid' with him, but unfortunately he has other projects to work on."
It's a pity that Yoona couldn't appear in the sequel for some reason, but Lin Yun is also quite good.
Allen has already proven his abilities in the comedy field, and Tangtang is also very sunny and has great potential, making him quite popular among young people.

Stephen Chow praised the film from afar, but fans don't seem to be buying it.

Compared to the first film, the cast of the sequel is arguably a complete downgrade.

Most importantly, Jiangdong Entertainment withdrew from the sequel project.

The sudden withdrawal of a company known for its successful investments in film and television projects from the sequel to "The Mermaid" inevitably raises many questions.

However, the strong entry of two giants, China Film Group and Alibaba Pictures, has also caused a huge stir in the film and television industry.

During a casual chat, Chen Duling brought up the matter and asked curiously, "Boss, why don't you make a second movie?"

The sequel to a phenomenal film that grossed over 3 billion yuan and broke the box office record in China at the time is definitely worth looking forward to, provided it can maintain the quality of its predecessor.

Anyone with even a little knowledge of the film industry should know that getting an admission ticket is like picking up money from a sack.

"You can never earn all the money in the world."

Zhou Yutang chuckled softly.

Strictly speaking, the first "Mermaid" did not meet his expectations, and Stephen Chow's decision to launch a sequel project was more about making money.

For many, Stephen Chow remains forever in the past.

The current Stephen Chow is simply a pure film businessman.

Joining the club could certainly bring in easy money, but it also came at a price. Zhou Yutang simply didn't want to risk his reputation for such a paltry sum.

He didn't explain much, but Chen Duling pursed her lips, feeling even more intrigued.

Trusting her not-so-reliable boss's reliable judgment, she had a real doubt about the prospects of Stephen Chow's new film.

The weather in England is as gloomy as an old lady's face.

After dealing with club matters, Zhou Yutang traveled with the club to Old Trafford and watched the Premier League derby between Manchester United and Liverpool live.

Beside her was Sydney Sweeney, a rising star in Hollywood and the new Mermaid.

Wearing a black turtleneck bodysuit that accentuated her ample curves, and black stockings under her short skirt that showed off her beautiful legs, paired with sunglasses on her delicate face, she was quite eye-catching in the crowd.

No one knew what she was saying to Zhou Yutang, but she was laughing so hard that it made onlookers stare in disbelief.

The cameras were focused on the couple, and Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor quipped:
"Wow, we see the great Chinese director who just won the Oscar is here at Old Trafford with his new love to watch this game. It's clear he takes it very seriously."

"To be honest, I'm a fan of 'Joker'."

Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who was providing commentary, confidently stated: "But today Mourinho will lead the Red Devils to victory over Liverpool, leaving him with a lasting memory of defeat!"

Zhou Yutang doesn't often participate in activities in the UK, but TikTok's advertising logo was displayed right next to the competition venue.

Locals may not understand China, and may even have some prejudices.

But if they play this currently most popular short video app, they should know that this is the youngest contestant on the list of the world's 100 richest people.

Those richer than him are not as young or as handsome; those more handsome than him probably don't exist.

Zhou Yutang's legendary experiences are enough to generate a lot of buzz, and he is a prominent figure even in Britain.

His numerous romantic affairs, in particular, were a favorite subject of many local tabloids.

Today's domestic broadcast of this Manchester derby is being handled by iQiyi Sports, with commentators Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu being long-time partners.

Seeing Zhou Yutang with a girl in the VIP seats, Zhan Jun grinned and said:

“It seems that Governor Zhou is very busy right now. He just attended the Oscars in Hollywood a few days ago, then went to Brazil, and now he has brought his new Fish Girl to Old Trafford to watch the Manchester derby.”

"It's really busy."

Coach Zhang chimed in, "This year, Governor Zhou has been very active, hosting the Jiangsu Provincial City League, which has generated a lot of buzz. I also heard that Jiangdong has invested in a club in Brazil. Actually, I think this is a good thing for our country's youth training."

What does Coach Zhang think of Su Chao?

"Hehe, the battle of the 'Thirteen Protectors of Jiangsu Province' is very exciting," Coach Zhang laughed. "..."

Even before the match started, the atmosphere at Old Trafford was already tense.

It was already 11 p.m. in China, but the audience's enthusiasm showed no signs of waning.
"Could the Grand Commander really be dating this Sydney girl?"

"Hehe, what cat in the world doesn't steal fish? The girl is practically glued to him, don't you think?"

"You've had your fun, bro, but it's been so long and you're still not home?"

"I'll just say one number: at least three goals today."

"You're dreaming. Mourinho is a top defensive manager, and it's at Manchester United's home ground. Go all in on the under and you're guaranteed to win."

"Wait and wait for the wooden bird to slay the Grand Commander!"

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The live stream was quite lively, with Liverpool and Manchester United fans passionately arguing, as well as gamblers like Pian Ge appearing, making it a gathering place for onlookers.

However, Manchester United fans are likely to be disappointed tonight.

Perhaps it was because the owner was personally overseeing the game that Liverpool's players performed exceptionally well.

Manchester United's protégé Marcus Rashford scored two goals, midfield maestro Paul Pogba contributed a goal and an assist, and Romelu Lukaku also scored a goal, but none of them could match the divine intervention of the Egyptian Pharaoh.

Salah was in top form, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in the match, leading his team to a 5-4 victory in the Manchester derby.

Salah also became the first player in Liverpool's history to score four goals in a single Premier League match, and at the same time, he brought his season goal tally to 28, leading the Premier League top scorer list.

The Egyptian striker, who initially transferred to Liverpool for nearly 40 million euros, was once considered a bad deal. Now, this top European striker is valued at 150 million euros.

The Manchester derby has ended, and the fans are returning home in high spirits.

Both Manchester United and Liverpool fans were quite satisfied with the match.

However, in the post-match press conference, Mourinho expressed great dissatisfaction with the result, stating publicly: "Even though we didn't control possession, we did control the game. There was an indisputable penalty that wasn't awarded in the second half. Luck seemed to be on the opponent's side, so the better team lost today."

"Mr. Mourinho, the Liverpool owner was present at the match today. What are your thoughts on that?" A reporter was more concerned about this question.

“I’ve seen his movies, and maybe this guy is the most special one.”

Mourinho shrugged, showing a rare degree of respect.

Although they failed to defend their home turf, it was clear that the Portuguese were in high spirits.

With a golden midfield of Pogba, Juan Mata and Matic already in place, the forward line of Lukaku, Rashford and Alexis Sanchez is also strong and well-equipped.

Even before they were fully integrated, they were already able to fight like this against the Red Army, who stood at the top of Europe. Given time, wouldn't they take off?

"Mourinho is undoubtedly a great manager."

After watching the game, Zhou Yutang also arranged several local interviews to gain exposure.

He made no attempt to hide his admiration for Mourinho, like a sedan chair being carried by people.

After all, not everyone can lead Porto to a Champions League victory and achieve legendary status. The indomitable Blues ended the duopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal, creating a myth of 77 consecutive unbeaten home games in the Premier League.

Inter Milan later defeated Barcelona's treble-winning dynasty, which was also a legend, so these words came from the bottom of their hearts.

While Governor Zhou was eating fish and chips in England, the Asian Film Awards ceremony was held as scheduled at the Wynn Palace in Macau.

The Asian Film Awards and the Hong Kong Film Awards are both based in Hong Kong and organized by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society. The former is a collaboration between the three major international film festivals: Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Busan.

However, the Hong Kong Film Awards are also known as the Hong Kong Oscars, and their main purpose is to serve and maintain the authority of the Hong Kong film industry.

The Asian Film Awards (AFA) is an international window connecting the Asian film market, aiming to increase the global influence of Asian films.

Ms. He, as the host, personally attended the event, and many Asian friends also came.

The red carpet event was a star-studded affair, featuring South Korean actresses Kim Myung-hee and Ha Jung-woo, both winners of the Berlin Film Festival Best Actress award, as well as Japanese stars Yuya Ishii, Yu Aoi, and Hikari Mitsushima, all of whom are highly regarded.

Of course, the lineup of performers from the Chinese entertainment industry, who had the advantage of playing on home turf, was even more impressive.

For example, Feng Xiaogang, one of the three veteran directors of the Chinese film industry, was present in person, along with Wen Muye, a leading young director of "Bad Genius".

Liu Shishi, who was nominated for Best Actress at the Asian Film Festival for her role in "Bad Genius," was still working overtime on the set of "The Story of Ming Lan," while her best friend Yang Mi came to the scene.

The others, including Zhu Yilong, Principal Gu, and Xie Tingfeng, are also celebrities.

"Honey, you look so beautiful today."

"Thank you."

Faced with the female host's flattery, Yang Mi, dressed in a black one-shoulder sequined fishtail dress, generously and gracefully accepted it, maintaining a proper smile.

"What are your thoughts on receiving a Best Actress nomination at the Asian Film Awards?"

"Of course I'm very happy! Actually, the other nominees are also very talented. Shi Shi is my best friend, and Kim Min-hee, Sylvia Chang, and Sister Zhou Xun are all seniors I respect very much."

These lines of dialogue were prepared in advance by the team, and Yang Mi had memorized them perfectly.

While dealing with the host's interview, her mind wandered elsewhere.

This year's Asian Film Festival, besides acquaintances in the industry, also featured two women that Yang Mi was quite wary of.

One is Hsu Wei-mi, a mixed-race Taiwanese girl who was once rumored to be dating Chou Yu-tang. She is one of the most beautiful women in the industry in terms of both figure and temperament.

Another person with an even more ambiguous relationship with the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is Yoona, the visual of Girls' Generation, who has been with the group since the second generation.

As long as your face is there, the country is there!
Her film "Confidential Assignment," in which she starred this year, also received a nomination, and she also served as an ambassador for the Asian Film Festival.

"what is this?"

"Attending an awards ceremony, and I even run into two fish from the Sea King Fish Pond?"

Strictly speaking, another Best Actress nominee, Ms. Zhou, is also rumored by marketing accounts to be the confidante of Governor Zhou.

Even the breakdown of her marriage was partly due to Zhou Yutang's influence.
Yang Mi found it a bit absurd to think about.

Zhou Gongzi is also Liu Tianxian's best friend, so this can't be the same as her relationship with Tang Yan, right?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!
What hurt Yang Mi even more was that her scoundrel was being entangled with that foreign woman, Lei, abroad.
(End of this chapter)