China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 378 Sadness

Twenty years ago, for most Chinese and even overseas Chinese, Seattle was just a distant and unfamiliar name. All people knew about it was the romantic love interpreted in movies.

Twenty years ago, there was no Starbucks in China, and Microsoft had just entered the Chinese market. People's dream America was in New York and Silicon Valley.

And 20 years later, "Beijing Meets Seattle" that catered to the public's taste completely made Seattle "an instant hit", and Seattle became a "dark horse" popular city for Chinese tourists in the United States.

With unparalleled eagerness and admiration, people come to this place where Starbucks, Microsoft, and Boeing are stationed as a pilgrim. Direct flights from BJ to Seattle come and go, making it very busy.

"So the mayor of Seattle wants to invite the crew to Seattle for the premiere?"

Li Mu listened dumbfounded to the news fed back by Liu Weijuan.

"BJ Meets in Seattle" continued to be "hot" in its second week of release, "beating" "Oz and Oz" and other four imported films released at the same time, with a cumulative box office of 2.3 million.

And entering the third week, the momentum remains unabated.

"Yes, Mr. Li, in the past two weeks, I have not been able to buy flight tickets to Seattle. I checked the data and found that they are all Chinese."

Liu Weijuan also found it a bit funny, but this is an indisputable fact. The movie has played an indispensable role in increasing the popularity of Seattle and promoting tourism in Seattle.

"And in recognition of the film's contribution to enhancing Seattle's popularity and increasing the tourism economy, the city of Seattle will award the film a "Cultural Communication Award" and intends to invest in the filming of a sequel."

"So we even have investment?"

Li Mu laughed dumbly, "Investing in us is equivalent to giving them money, forget it."

"Mr. Li, according to their reply, they are just investing. They don't need to take the profits, but they need us to add as many features of their attractions as possible."

"What a great idea. The mayor of Seattle knows how to do business. He must be a businessman."

Li Mu sighed with emotion.

"Uh, Director Li, according to the information, this mayor of Seattle is indeed a businessman, and his family is in business."

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Well, no wonder the idea clicked. Now that Chinese people are rich, not only the film market is taking off year by year, but overseas tourism is also taking off. It seems that Seattle wants to gain popularity.

Li Mu, who returned home, told Liu Yifei the news.

"This is the situation. You and Director Xue decide whether you want to go to the premiere and come back with an award."

Li Mu smiled.

"Go, why don't you go." Liu Yifei said happily, but then she was a little confused, "90% of the scenes in the movie were taken from Vancouver, how come it became so popular in Seattle!"

"So Seattle has me to thank for giving the movie a good title."

Only then did Li Mu remember that this movie seemed to have been shot almost entirely in Vancouver, which really gave Seattle a big bargain.

"Can you go with me too?"

Liu Yifei suddenly looked at Li Mu pitifully with longing eyes. Obviously she also wanted to go for a walk with Li Mu.

From "Sleepless in Seattle" to "Late Autumn" and then to "Beijing Meets Seattle", the three movies gave three different Seattles.

A romantic Seattle, a literary Seattle, a warm Seattle, has become the "best place for love stories" in the minds of young people.

Naturally, it also touched Liu Yifei’s artistic heart.

Media reports are always timely, and they were already reported one after another the day after Li Mu learned the news.

"Chinese tourists to the United States have set off the "Seattle fever", and the movie has played a major role in it. Seattle kindly invited the crew to the premiere."

"The Mayor of Seattle will award the "Cultural Communication Award" to "BJ Meets Seattle" and intends to invest in the filming of a sequel!"

Netizens were very excited.

"It's not this movie. To be honest, I don't even know where Seattle is!"

"Good guy, by making a movie, I also attracted investment in the movie."

"Actually, I prefer Seattle in "Late Autumn". The space needle, Pike Place Market, flying fish show, duck boat, riverside park, everything is just right, wet, full of melancholy, and comfortable enough to make people forget their worries."

"Stop thinking nonsense, you have to go to work tomorrow, just think about it."

"You are so cruel upstairs"

Li Mu naturally agreed to Liu Yifei's request, but the crew still had promotional duties and would have to wait a few days to get there.

At this time, Ning Hao, who had been traveling for more than a month, finally returned after a long journey.

"I drove from BJ to Beihai. Along the way, I traveled across most of the country. Yue Xiaojun must have come out this time."

Li Mu also occasionally looks at Ning Haofa's WeChat Moments.

"He has come out, and I have entered a dead end."

Ning Hao lay on the sofa in Li Mu's office.

"Why do you look exhausted after traveling? Are you looking for a girl? You must have exhausted too much energy."

Li Mu complained when he saw this, why Ning Hao was different from others after traveling and felt like he was about to die.

"Don't mention it, I came back two days ago."

Ning Hao looked listless and seemed to be weak in waving his hands.

"Then you should be well rested."

"Get some rest. When I get back, I'll do the housework, and I have to hand in my homework at night. It's terrible to have an angry woman for three nights."

Ning Hao recalled what he had experienced in the past few days and shook his head quickly, as if he wanted to shake away the gloom.

"Well" Li Mu didn't know how to comfort her, "Would you like to make it up to that sister and go to Seattle together in two days to have some romance?"

"I just came back and I can't walk anymore. I won't go. Having said that, this trip is not all in vain."

Ning Hao thought of his travel experience, and suddenly his energy recovered a lot.

"I plan to collaborate with Yue Xiaojun on a book and write down our travel experiences."

When Ning Hao talked about the story of the script, it was really exciting, and his fatigue disappeared instantly.

After talking in front of Li Mu, he asked: "What do you think?"

"That's great. When will you two finish the first draft?"

Li Mu listened to it briefly and found it interesting. This was the prototype of "Heart Blossoms on the Road". I have to say that this story is somewhat interesting. "Let me rest for a while."

Ning Hao stretched and was about to sit up, but suddenly felt weak.

"Hey, hey, hey, help me, help me."

Ning Hao felt as if his waist was weak and he couldn't get up at all.

"As for that!!!"

Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he walked over and straightened him up.

"Be gentle, wait until it breaks."

"Why don't I find an old Chinese medicine practitioner to give you some massage?"

"Okay, how about you take me there? I feel a little panicked driving like this."

Ning Hao suggested.

"You are so busy, what about your car?"

Li Mu complained.

"I'll pick it up another day. You can take me there and I'll take a taxi back then."

Li Mu called the nearest traditional Chinese medicine hospital and sent it there. Because of this product, Li Mu encountered the evening rush hour when he returned home.

After spending more than 40 minutes on the road, I finally got back.

After returning home, Li Mu found that Liu Yifei was still talking on the phone.

"Sister, let's go to Seattle together. You and Director Ning haven't traveled together for a long time. It's such a romantic place, and there are so many people there that it's fun for everyone."

As soon as Li Mu walked in, he heard Liu Yifei's proposal, which was obviously a conversation with Xing Aina.

"I just finished the invitation and Ning Hao said he couldn't go."

Li Mu yawned and answered smoothly without paying attention.

After listening, Liu Yifei said, "Oh, Amu said that Director Ning was invited, but Director Ning said he wouldn't go."

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"It's strange. The sister suddenly said something was wrong. After a few words, she hung up the phone."

Liu Yifei was still a little confused.

".Wan Duzi, I accidentally said it all at once."

Li Mu suddenly felt bad.

"Haha, it's okay, let's eat first."

Li Mu thought for a moment, and at most the old Chinese medicine doctor's massage was in vain today, and nothing major would happen. It was still important to eat.

At this moment, Ning Hao, who had just come out of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, twisted his neck and felt much more relaxed, as if he had been resurrected.

"Hey, this is really good craftsmanship. It's time to go home for dinner."

Ning Hao picked up the phone, and suddenly Tianling Gai seemed to feel cold, and his whole body shivered.

"What's going on?"

Ning Hao was puzzled, but for a moment, he still calmly picked up his phone and took a taxi home.

Directors Guild Commendation Conference.

Xu Zheng wore a black suit and attended with Tao Hong.

"Why hasn't Lao Ning come yet?"

Xu Zheng was a little confused. He agreed to leave together, but when the agreed time came, no one was seen.

"Director Ning is here."

Tao Hong suddenly pointed.

"Old Ning." Xu Zhuo stepped forward and was about to pat his shoulder.

"Don't pat it. If you pat it any more, the bones will fall apart."

Ning Hao quickly stopped Xu Zheng's movements.

"Damn it, what's going on with you? Although you don't seem to have changed, I feel like your energy is gone and someone has taken it away."

Xu Zhuo seemed to see a different Ning Hao.

"Don't mention it, it's your life. Just go in, sit down and let me take my time."

Ning Hao seemed not to want to mention the sad thing and waved his hand to hurry in.

"What's wrong with Director Ning?" Tao Hong asked softly, and the two of them walked behind Ning Hao.

"I do not know."

"Looking like this, I feel like my body has been hollowed out." Tao Hong muttered in a low voice.

When Xu Zhuo heard this, he suddenly remembered something and felt extremely envious.

"Oh, if I had known about this trip, I would have gone along with it. It seems that there are many good places to visit."

Directors are also divided into levels and qualifications. Obviously, Ning Hao's qualifications are much higher than Xu Zheng's, and people who come and go still give him face to greet him.

This made Xu Zhuo envious.

"It's a pity that Director Li didn't come with us."

"If he comes, Brother Chen Kai and others will come. The seats in the Directors Association will not be arranged like this."

Ning Hao slowly said that there were awards for Brother Chen Kai's "Search" tonight, but no one was present.

(End of this chapter)