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Chapter 681: Taking charge of the capital
The next morning, Zhang Yang and his family flew to Jiangcheng again. People here were already immune to this plane. In addition to Zhang Yang coming here every year, Liu's mother sometimes flew here by herself, so it was not surprising to see too many things.

A group of people went to grandma's house first, and there was a lot of excitement when they arrived.
Liu Yifei turned into Santa Claus at this time and took out one thing after another to give to various relatives.

After everyone's excitement was over, and only close relatives like her grandmother and aunt were left, she took out a few things to give to these people, especially the things her cousin gave her with special care.

My cousin didn’t refuse when Liu Yifei gave her so many things.
Although these things were valuable, they were nothing to her niece, but she still said: "As long as it comes to your heart, why buy so many."

"I'm happy to." Liu Yifei said very arrogantly, and even tried on the jewelry for her personally.

Mother Liu was watching this scene with her child in her arms, and said to her with a smile: "This girl doesn't care about me that much."

"You stay together all year round, and we can see each other only once a year." My cousin analyzed.

Zhang Yang and the others stayed here until about three o'clock in the afternoon. They went to Liu Yifei's grandparents' house again and had dinner directly here.

Zhang Yang still found it particularly interesting to chat with Liu Yifei's grandparents, and he especially enjoyed listening to their bragging.

Those things during the Anti-Japanese War were very interesting, and they were all experienced by those who experienced them, but what they said was that they were a bit subjective and not objective enough.

"Let me tell you, I even received a medal last year." The old man said energetically.

After saying that, he also directed his daughter-in-law to get something to show to Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang had actually seen this thing before. After all, he had attended the dinner that day, but he had only seen it but not touched it, so Zhang Yang took the medal and experienced it unceremoniously.

These things are made carefully in China. I remember the backpacks given to reporters at the 08 Olympics. A foreign reporter was still using them at the 2020 Olympics.

And the Olympic medals that were issued in 20 years ago became rusty within a year. It is really ridiculous that the craftsmanship is ridiculous.

The old man felt a little sad when he saw Zhang Yang's constant groping.
He would usually be reluctant to touch all his medals. He would just take them out and wipe them after a while. Now that they are fine, his grandson-in-law treats them like toys.

"This is all an honor! Grandpa, your life has not been in vain." Zhang Yang finally put down the medal and sighed to him.

The old man ignored Zhang Yang and quickly put the medal away. He vowed never to show Zhang Yang these things again.

However, he accepted Zhang Yang's compliments and stayed there until almost nine o'clock that night before they went back.

After that, Zhang Yang and the others spent two days in Jiangcheng before returning to the capital again.

As soon as Zhang Yang returned to the capital, his assistant also came to report.

"Has anything interesting happened recently?" Zhang Yang asked his assistant in the study.

The assistant saw that Zhang Yang wanted to hear gossip, and he also wanted to tell his boss something, but unfortunately he didn't!
"No, but the ratings of today's Spring Festival Gala are out, including "Just Meet You", "New Year's Eve", the special design session with veteran Zhang Yuhua on stage, "Ten Years in the World", and "The Beauty of Landscapes in China", ranking among the top five." The assistant said calmly.

"This is good news." Zhang Yang was quite satisfied after hearing this. After all, both of his programs were in the top five.

"By the way, how are the overall ratings?"

"It's not bad... this time the program team took the initiative to include people who watched online, so the overall data is pretty good." The assistant explained.

Zhang Yang heard this scene and thought to himself that Director Lu was quite decisive in this aspect.

"By the way, I plan to put "Sky Rescue" at the Shanghai International Film Festival to promote it, and by the way, I will sell its copyright there." Zhang Yang explained to his assistant.

"Okay." The assistant agreed without asking the reason.

"Tell me, why did I put it up there to advertise the sale of copyrights?" Zhang Yang asked his assistant.

The assistant did not expect that the boss would suddenly ask him to teach. He thought for a while and said: "The Magic City International Film Festival is suitable for publicity. We will also participate in the Magic City International Film Festival next year, so we can explore the road first.

This time, selling copyrights there is also a big benefit to the Magic City International Film Festival. They don’t have a special place to buy and sell copyrights.

When we announced that we would sell the rights there, we could attract more film producers, which was a big plus in the past.

that is……"

"If you have any ideas, just tell me."

"I think our base camp is in Beijing, why not put it at the Beijing International Film Festival?" the assistant asked.

"As for next year's Shanghai International Film Festival, I think those at the film festival will not refuse a film that has won awards at Venice and Oscars."

Zhang Yang felt that it made sense after listening to the assistant's analysis!
"You have confidence in my movie. You said it would be successful before it even started." Zhang Yang looked at his assistant and said with a smile.

"Boss, your movie has never failed."

"Have you forgotten this year's Golden Globe Awards?" Zhang Yang reminded.

"That's a remote battle. For others, nomination is victory. They are too harsh on you, boss." The assistant analyzed Zhang Yang very protectively.

"Who am I? You can't be too harsh on me." Zhang Yang said nonchalantly.

At the same time, Zhang Yang also felt that the assistant's analysis was good. The capital was his base, and he still needed to help with this film festival.

"You contacted the Beijing International Film Festival in the past, and "Sky Rescue" was promoted and sold the copyright to them." Zhang Yang explained to his assistant. As for the Beijing International Film Festival, there is no special place to sell copyrights, so that’s not a problem at all.

"Okay." The assistant felt very motivated when she heard that her suggestion was adopted by her boss.

The next day, Zhang Yang received a call from Director Zhang at home.

After Zhang Yang answered the phone, he said curiously: "Director, you haven't gone to work yet!"

Today is only the 12th, and the relevant units will not start work until February 2th this year.

"You submitted the movie, can we not take it seriously?" Director Zhang said angrily. "The person on duty is so responsible?" Zhang Yang was a little surprised.

Director Zhang chuckled, and Zhang Yang knew after hearing this that he had said something stupid, and his movie crew must be irresponsible.

"Come to the Film Bureau tomorrow." Director Zhang said directly.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Yang wanted to know the details.

"It's a good thing, you'll know it when you get here." Director Zhang said.

Zhang Yang stopped arguing with him and arrived at the film bureau at around ten o'clock the next morning. The film bureau, which was not officially at work, was empty with few people around.

Zhang Yang went directly to Director Zhang's office.

After entering, the two of them exchanged pleasantries. Director Zhang invited Zhang Yang to sit down on the sofa and poured two glasses of boiled water himself.

After the two chatted for a while, Director Zhang asked, "Are you interested in attending this year's Beijing International Film Festival?"

After hearing this, Zhang Yang thought for a while and said, "Director, if I were in charge, what happened last year would not have happened."

None of the four major awards at the Beijing International Film Festival last year were for domestic winners. They were all won by foreigners. If Zhang Yang were in charge, he would definitely not let this happen.

"You can't give out double-yolked eggs. At most, half of the four domestic prizes will be given, and the top prize will be given to foreign countries." Director Zhang said to Zhang Yang.

He knew that with Zhang Yang's current status in the film industry, he would dare to do anything. If he didn't explain, Zhang Yang might be more ruthless and not give the final grand prize to a foreign film.

"Director, I issue double-yolked eggs with basis and consideration." Zhang Yang defended.

Director Zhang chuckled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of water before continuing: "The Beijing International Film Festival is not the Berlin International Film Festival. If you can't stand the torment, you have to take the overall situation into consideration!"

Taking the overall situation into account, Zhang Yang vomited at these words.

However, what Director Zhang said was acceptable, so Zhang Yang nodded and said jokingly: "Okay, everything will be at the discretion of the Director. You are my family."

Director Zhang also smiled when he heard Zhang Yang's words. They met because of such a nonsensical reason, and more than ten years passed in a flash.

"By the way, this time I am selling film rights at the Beijing International Film Festival. Should I use this as a starting point for reforms?" Zhang Yang suggested.

"No need, our Beijing International Film Festival will compete with the Oscars in the future." Director Zhang waved his hand and refused.

"But the only Category A film festival in China is the Magic City International Film Festival. The most important thing now is to build the momentum of the Beijing International Film Festival. We cannot always rely on relevant units to invite stars. This is not a long-term solution."

"Even if I want to agree to your suggestion, it's impossible. The organizer is not our film bureau." Director Zhang said helplessly.

Zhang Yang also sighed when he saw this, what a great opportunity this is.

"Okay, I won't stay any longer. Director, you have to go back early."

"I think you have nothing to say to this old man like me!" Director Zhang shook his head.

Zhang Yang did not answer and left quickly.

After Zhang Yang left the film office, he said to the assistant who was driving on the way back: "Let the two staff members in the studio keep an eye on them and speed up the scenery production over there.
I want to be the chairman of the jury of the Beijing International Film Festival this year, so I can’t afford to miss the opportunity because of the filming schedule. "

Zhang Yang's movie "Blood Goddess of Mercy" plans to be shot quickly and take one month to complete, and one month to do post-production, so as to send it to this year's Golden Horse Awards.

The assistant was a little surprised to hear Zhang Yang's words, but although it was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
Zhang Yang has already served as the chairman of Venice, Berlin and Golden Horse, so it is logical for him to be the chairman of the Beijing International Film Festival again.

He nodded and sent Zhang Yang home and immediately went to the studio.

After Zhang Yang returned home, he went to the playroom. Liu Yifei saw him and asked, "What does Director Zhang want from you?"

"I was planning to send a movie to promote, but it turned out that I sent it to the chairman of the jury." Zhang Yang explained to Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei just said "oh" when she heard Zhang Yang's words. After she and Zhang Yang got together, she saw that Zhang Yang had served as the chairman of the jury of several film festivals, so she was already used to it.

This also gave Zhang Yang less sense of accomplishment.

The next day is the first working day after the New Year, but it is also February 2th, Valentine’s Day.

Zhang Yang got up in the morning and after washing and exercising, he was thinking about where to go and have fun today.

As a result, Liu Yifei suggested to Zhang Yang during breakfast: "Let's go see a movie today!"

“Are there any good movies coming out today?”

"Who wants to watch the movie released today? I heard that Zhou Xingxing's "Mermaid" is very good. Some people say that the domestic box office of this movie may exceed our "Extreme Escape". Let's go and find out the enemy." Liu Yifei was very happy. Said humorously.

"If you really want to do this, then you can't go. If you go, wouldn't you be endorsing your enemy?" Zhang Yang joked.

"Go!" Liu Yifei suddenly sat next to Zhang Yang and shook his arm coquettishly.

Zhang Yang was so disturbed by her operation that he couldn't even eat breakfast in peace.

"How about you wait until I finish breakfast?" Zhang Yang said helplessly.

After Zhang Yang finished breakfast, the two of them went to watch a movie.

The movie "Mermaid" is still funny. Wen Zhang's cameo can be used as an emoticon, which speaks volumes.
Lin Yun's remarks about eating chicken created a famous scene for Deng Chao's laughter. His part of singing: "How, how lonely it is to be invincible!" also made people feel the same.

(End of this chapter)