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Inside the Miramar Hotel, sixty-six banquet tables were set up in the magnificent banquet hall.

As soon as Fang Yan, Gong Xing, Zhu Lin and others entered, they were immediately warmly received by Xiang Huaqiang, Xiang Lan and others.

"Haha, Mr. Fang, I don't know what to say."

"Then just hide your words in the wine."

"Yes, yes, Mr. Fang is absolutely right! I won't say much more about thanking you, I will definitely toast you a few more glasses later!"

Xiang Huaqiang invited them to sit at the main table.

"That won't do. Today, Yongsheng is the protagonist. I can't steal the show."

Fangyan politely declined and prepared to sit at the same table with Xu Ke, Shi Nansheng and their group.

Xiang Huaqiang did not force them, but before that, he acted as a broker and introduced Deng Guangrong and others to Fang Yan.

Hey, isn’t this the King of Sunglasses?

Hey, isn’t that Brother Wuying?

Fangyan glanced around, his eyes quickly moving from Liu Zhenwei and Wang Jiawei to Zhang Manyu, Liu Dehua and Zhang Xueyou.

"Mr. Fang, I've always wanted to say thank you to you in person, but unfortunately I never had the chance."

Liu Dehua bowed deeply and said with tears of gratitude: "Today I finally have the opportunity. Thank you so much."

This sudden move surprised and bewildered Deng Guangrong, Wang Jiawei, Zhang Xueyou and others.

There was a hint of doubt in Zhang Manyu's clear eyes, and she subconsciously cast an inquiring look at her good friend Wang Zuxian.

Wang Zuxian pulled her aside and explained in a low voice that the five wireless tigers collectively rejected TVB's long-term contract, and were eventually defeated one by one. The leader, Liu Dehua, suffered the worst fate. He was completely hidden and sat on the bench. It was almost impossible for him to make a comeback in TVB, let alone make a movie.

Fortunately, after filming "God of Gamblers 1" and "God of Gamblers 2" in the past two years, the next gambling movie universe will soon usher in the "God of Gamblers" series.

For the role of "Gao Jin", Fang Yan chose Chow Yun-fat, and for the role of "God of Gamblers Chen Xiao Dao", although TVB had so many young actors, they only chose Andy Lau, who had been hidden for many years. Even though Fang Yihua repeatedly hoped to replace the actor, Fang Yan always insisted on her choice.

Out of consideration for his dialect and because Shaw Brothers urgently needed the "God of Gamblers" series, Liu Dehua was allowed to see the light of day again and continue filming.

Moreover, the contract was transferred from TVB to the film company under Gong Xing, and he became one of Gong Xing's own people just like Li Zhi and Louis Koo.

"No wonder!"

Zhang Manyu seemed to realize something after the fact. "I was wondering, with Aunt Six's temper, how could she let Hua Zai go, let him star in God of Gamblers, and allow him to take on other roles. So that's how it is! I never thought Mr. Fang would actually come forward to intercede for Hua Zai!"

Wang Zuxian whispered that this matter concerns the reputation of Fang Yihua and TVB, so few people know the secret.

"Is that so? No wonder every time I ask Huazi, he always evades me by saying that Aunt Six is ​​very generous and is showing mercy to him."

Zhang Manyu smacked her lips and said, "But she never mentioned that it was a noble person like Fang Sheng who helped her."

"That's what Yanzai asked him to say, just to save Aunt Liu's face." Wang Zuxian looked at Fangyan on the left and Liu Dehua on the right, "But Huazai is indeed helped by a noble person. As soon as he made his comeback, he was able to get so many film contracts such as "God of Gamblers" and "As Tears Go By".

"you do not say……"

Zhang Manyu followed her gaze and saw Fang Yan laughing and helping Liu Dehua up.

"If I have to thank you, I should thank Boss Deng. It was he who gave you, Huazai, an opportunity to act."

"Hey, Fang Sheng, what are you talking about!"

Deng Guangrong was not annoyed at all that Liu Dehua had not revealed any information about his relationship with Fangyan before. Instead, she was very happy.

He used Liu Dehua's relationship with Fangyan to climb up the ladder and enthusiastically introduced his subordinates in his company.

"This is Liu Zhenwei..."

"He is the director of Hua Zai's play, his name is 'Wang Jiawei', and he also wrote the script of 'As Tears Go By'..."

"Nice to meet you."

Fangyan shook hands with them one by one with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Fang, it is really our honor to see you here today."

Liu Zhenwei said with a bit of flattery on his face, "I often tell the boss and Jiawei that Fang Sheng is my idol, right, Jiawei?" Wang Jiawei had long been accustomed to his old friend's shamelessness and corny words, and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Boss Deng asked General Manager Xiang to come to see me today. It must not be just to have a drink and chat. There must be something going on."

Fang Yan said: "Just tell me what you want to say. I will definitely help you if I can. If I can't help you, I believe you can understand my difficulties."

"happy!"

As a man of the world, Deng Guangrong doesn't like to hide things. "We are planning to register "As Tears Go By" for the Cannes Film Festival, so I came to ask Mr. Fang for advice. I don't know the process of participating in the Cannes Film Festival, and what are the taboos and precautions..."

Fang Yan smiled and said, "That's easy. How about I send someone to your company to explain it in person someday?"

"That's really great!"

Deng Guangrong was very satisfied and thanked him repeatedly: "I will remember this favor."

Then he handed over the business card he had prepared long ago, "Mr. Fang, if you need any help or cooperation in the future, feel free to contact me."

"There is a chance."

Fangyan accepted the business card.

Gong Xing watched them chatting and laughing for a while, and only came over when they separated, and said in a low voice:

“I didn’t expect they were going to let “As Tears Go By” participate in the Cannes Film Festival?”

"How can we not take advantage of such a good publicity stunt?"

Fang Yan stared at Wang Jiawei's back, thoughtfully.

"So do you think they have a chance to enter the competition unit?"

Gong Xing was very curious.

"I guess I won't get into the main competition, but I can get into the International Film Critics Week..."

Fangyan glanced at him playfully and said, "As long as you are willing to write a letter of recommendation for "As Tears Go By", this matter should be a sure thing."

"I?"

Gong Xing was stunned.

"Don't underestimate yourself now."

Fangyan reminded that after "Farewell My Concubine" won the Palme d'Or, Gong Xing could be regarded as a direct descendant of Cannes, just like Gong Li was called "Cannes's own daughter" and was always well received every time she appeared in Cannes. The Cannes Organizing Committee would give some face to the direct descendant.

"Isn't this too worldly? Isn't it said that people in foreign countries don't know the ways of the world?"

Gong Xing was deeply surprised.

"That's because the person who said that hasn't reached the level of social etiquette."

Fangyan curled his lips in disdain. Even Hawking, who was knowledgeable about astronomy and morality, would have to stand up if he came.

"By the way, why were you so enthusiastic towards Boss Deng just now? You're not like your usual self."

Gong Xing looked him up and down.

"Yes? No."

Fangyan restrained his smile.

"Isn't there?"

Gong Xing stared at him closely.

"Well, there is indeed one. Aren't you anxious to find a good script for Zhu Lin?"

Fang Yan smiled and said, "I have some ideas now, but I may need the cooperation of the screenwriter who wrote "As Tears Go By"."

Gong Xing raised his eyebrows, "Are you talking about the one wearing sunglasses?"

Fangyan nodded. He could write the script for In the Mood for Love, but he couldn't shoot the unique light and dark changes and rich retro tones of Wang Jiawei. Every frame looked like a beautiful oil painting. This kind of beauty was probably only Wang Jiawei could achieve. (End of this chapter)