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Chapter 840: Everyone Gives Up?!
"Hey, Minghua, tell me, what is your relationship with Liu Xiaoli?" Wu Tianming asked in a low voice.

"Xixi calls me godfather, and it was Tangtang who recognized me as such. That's our relationship." Fang Minghua was very frank.

Wu Tianming looked unconvinced.

Fortunately, guests gradually arrived and the two stopped chatting.

Chen Kaige came this time, also in a suit and tie, along with Spielberg, two young actors, the American producer of "Harry Potter" Barnason, and even the vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures, Nick.

Really giving Liu Yifei face.

Several people also came from Shengshi Film and Television. What surprised Fang Minghua even more was that they also invited Chinese female stars Wu Junmei and Jiang Lili.

Wu Junmei starred in "The Last Emperor" in the 80s, and later went to the United States to film a movie with Wu Tianmin in the s.

Jiang Lili was a popular actress in mainland China in the 80s. She starred in movies such as "Red Peony" and "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple", and was a household name in mainland China. She immigrated to Los Angeles, USA in the s.

"Sorry, I'm late." A man speaking broken Mandarin walked into the party with a smile. His big nose was very eye-catching.

Jackie Chan!

They even invited Jackie Chan.

Jackie Chan greeted everyone, greeted Liu Xiaoli, and gave Liu Yifei a small gift. Finally, he smiled and said to Fang Minghua: "Mr. Fang, I have heard of your name for a long time. I am very happy to attend your daughter's birthday party."

"Thank you." The two smiled and shook hands.

During the conversation, I learned that Jackie Chan was filming the movie "Rush Hour 2" in Los Angeles.

All the guests were present. Amidst everyone's blessings, Liu Yifei cut the big cake and gave a piece each to Liu Xiaoli and Fang Minghua, and everyone applauded.

In fact, a cocktail party is a place where everyone chats with each other, and people chat in groups of three or five with glasses of wine.

Jackie Chan was chatting with Liu Xiaoli, Wu Junmei and a few other women, which made Liu Xiaoli smile.

Wu Tianming stood with Spielberg and Nick, as well as his daughter Wu Yanyan. It seemed that Wu Tianmin was introducing them to each other.

Fang Minghua and Chen Kaige sat aside and chatted.

"Minghua, I have already told Mr. Wu and Mr. Nick that I will return to China at the end of the year after the production of this film is completed." Chen Kaige said.

"No more filming?"

"No, Yimou has made two films, so I'll make two too, that's enough!"

Ah.
He compares himself with Zhang Yimou everywhere.

But Fang Minghua had expected this, so he didn't say much. He took a sip of wine and asked casually, "What are your plans when you return?"

"I plan to make a fantasy movie after returning to China, our own Chinese fantasy movie!" said Chen Kaige.

The Promise?!

Fang Minghua immediately thought of this name.

That's a bad movie!

To be fair, "The Promise" is not too bad, at least it was very successful at the box office, but other than that, there is nothing else.

The biggest difference between Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou is that when the latter made "Hero", he was very clear that he was making a commercial blockbuster and shot it according to the standards of a commercial film.

But Chen Kaige is different. He has a strong bookish air and has a vague grasp of what the market demands, while he has too many things he wants to convey to the audience through stories and pictures. The result is a mixture of incongruous and ambiguous ideas.

Of course, Chen Kaige didn't say anything now, and Fang Minghua didn't ask too much.

But I secretly thought that if I wanted Shengshi Film and Television to invest, the original script would not be good at all and I had to write it well!

It is said that the script was written by Chen Kaige himself.

It's really bad.

Chen Kaige chatted for a few words and then left. At this time, Wu Tianming waved to Fang Minghua and motioned him to come over.

When he came over, he heard Wu Tianming say, "Minghua, Spielberg is not planning to direct Harry Potter next year."

"Why?" Fang Minghua looked at Spielberg and asked.

"I'm tired of filming, I don't feel passionate anymore, I want to switch to other movies." Spielberg was very frank. Fang Minghua looked at Nick again, and Nick also looked helpless.

What can we do if they don’t want to shoot anymore?
Who to look for?
Keep the same standard as the previous ones and don’t change the style too much.

headache
Nick thought about it, picked up the glass and drank it all.

But Fang Minghua is not worried. There are so many talented directors in Hollywood now, and they will definitely be able to find a suitable one.

But looking back at the domestic situation.

Chen Kaige is no longer filming, and it is difficult to find other directors in China.

Originally, Fang Minghua was very optimistic about Jiang Wen, but unfortunately this guy refused to listen and insisted on filming "Devils on the Doorstep". It was released in May this year in violation of regulations and was immediately severely banned by the Film Bureau:

“You can’t be a director for five years!”

History repeats itself.

Also a bit of a headache.

Thinking of this, Fang Minghua also drank the wine in his glass.

The birthday party lasted until nine o'clock, and the guests left one after another. Wu Tianmin was a little hesitant to speak when he left, and finally said: "Minghua, I don't want to be the producer of Harry Potter either."

Oh my god.

Are you all giving up?!
Seeing Fang Minghua's surprised look, Wu Tianmin quickly said, "I want to film the movie 'Railway Spikes' that you wrote. I think it's very interesting."

As a fourth-generation director in China, Wu Tianmin only shoots realistic themes, so it is understandable that he wants to shoot "Railway Spikes".

After all, he is still a director.

"Have you told Tangtang?" Fang Minghua asked.

"Not yet. I'm going to ask for your opinion first to see if you allow me to take the photo."

"I definitely have no objection." Fang Minghua said with a smile.

"Okay then, I'll find time to discuss this with Mr. Song."

After seeing off the guests, the originally bustling villa became quiet, and the workers were busy tidying up the living room.

Fang Minghua went back to his room, took a shower, changed into a vest and shorts, and sat on the second-floor terrace with a fan and a cup of tea to enjoy the cool air.

The sky is filled with stars and the surroundings are quiet, as if you are in another world.

After a while, Liu Xiaoli and her daughter came up. Liu Xiaoli changed into a very ordinary short skirt, revealing her long legs. The two of them sat next to Fang Minghua.

"I'm very happy tonight. I haven't been this happy for a long time." Liu Xiaoli said softly.

Ah?
Fang Minghua glanced at her.

"Yes, godfather, I'm very happy too. In the past, it was just me and my mom celebrating birthdays together, and it was so lonely." Liu Yifei interrupted.

Come to think of it, it is true.

The orphan and widow came to the United States and were unfamiliar with the place.

"Xixi, don't worry, your birthdays will be more lively in the future." Fang Minghua said with a smile.

"Then, godfather, will you come to my birthday party?" the little girl asked again.

"I will, sometime."

"Xiaoli, how did you invite Jackie Chan?" Fang Minghua asked curiously.

"Isn't he filming in Los Angeles? I asked someone to invite him, and when he heard that Sissi was starring in Harry Potter and that she's your goddaughter, he agreed to come."

Ah?
"Minghua, let me tell you something." Liu Xiaoli leaned towards Fang Minghua.

"United Artists sent me an invitation a few days ago, wanting to invite Sissi to star in their new movie, 'The California Bitch'."

(End of this chapter)