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Chapter 739 Chanel's Choice - Delivered to Berlin

Although the box office performance of "The Flowers of War" did not reach the exaggerated figures that Zhang Weiping had boasted.

But despite all the messy events, the topic has remained incredibly popular.

As the Golden Globe Awards draw ever closer, Zhang Weiping took Tong Dawei and Han Xiting to Los Angeles ahead of schedule.

This matter was even leaked to the media in advance.

The main director, Zhang Yimou, did not attend.

The female lead, Ni Ni, also didn't attend.

Even on the Hollywood side, Christian Bale, the nominal male lead, never met Zhang Weiping.

A film crew was openly divided into two factions.

Now, the onlookers all understand.

"They should have broken up a long time ago! Zhang Weiping is no good!"

"What's going on? Why aren't the director and the female lead there? Wasn't this movie nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film?"

"Upstairs, you're still young. This means the two of them are really done."

Online, the majority of people support Zhang Yimou.

Of course, some were still confused and didn't know what had happened.

In Wu Chen's villa in Beijing.

Liu Yifei had just hung up the phone when it was a call from Chanel.

"Yes, that's right, I don't plan to attend this year's Golden Globe Awards." She smiled and confirmed with the person on the other end of the phone.

After hanging up the phone, she spoke to Wu Chen.

"A call from Chanel."

"Oh, you're asking if you're going to the Golden Globe Awards, right?" Wu Chen understood immediately.

Brands seem to care more about these large award ceremonies than the celebrities themselves.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our products and brand, so we need to prepare our outfits and team in advance.

"Ah."

"I reckon they've been evaluating your endorsement contract recently," Wu Chen asked specifically. "Have you asked Mom? Are you planning to renew your contract with Chanel, or switch to another company?"

This matter can be big or small.

After all, it concerns Liu Yifei's commercial value for the next few years.

Especially after Inception and Interstellar, her status has visibly risen.

Now, Interstellar has climbed to third place in film history.

If we calculate her value based on the previous contract, we would be losing a lot of money.

“I asked.” Liu Yifei plopped down on the sofa, her long legs casually crossed. “Mom said I’m all grown up now and I should make my own decisions.”

She picked up a cushion, hugged it to her chest, and started discussing it with Wu Chen.

"Chanel has been subtly inquiring about my willingness to renew my contract. Then, people from LV and Dior have also contacted me."

"However, I plan to wait and see what terms Chanel can offer. If they are suitable, it's better to cooperate with someone we are already familiar with."

Wu Chen was not surprised by this.

Liu Yifei is currently a hot commodity in the fashion industry, and everyone wants a piece of her pie.

“Yes, do as you think.” He nodded. “If Chanel can’t offer anything sincere, you can consider LV. Sometimes, competition is what motivates you.”

While Wu Chen and Liu Yifei were discussing these things.

Paris, on the other side of the world.

31 Rue Cambon, Chanel headquarters building.

A meeting is in progress.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was rather serious.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the Parisian sky was overcast, and a light rain was silently tapping against the glass.

"We have received news that Crystal will not be attending this year's Golden Globe Awards."

The Vice President of Business Operations for the Asia region broke the silence by speaking first.

"What a pity, this would have been a fantastic opportunity for exposure."

“She doesn’t need it,” the international public relations director pointed out incisively. “It’s an opportunity for others. But for her, it’s not really a necessity.”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

These words, though hurtful to the other actors, are the truth.

An actress who has won the Cannes Best Actress award and starred in the third highest-grossing film of all time is unlikely to care much about these opportunities.
"Everyone, I think you all know the purpose of our meeting today."

Seated in the main seat is the brand's global CEO, Maureen Chikay.

A French woman with a powerful presence.

“Crystal’s contract renewal from last year is expiring this year. Given her current status and the old contract we have, we absolutely cannot retain her.”

"I've heard that people from LV and Dior are making moves. We don't have much time left."

Her words put pressure on everyone present.

“I suggest skipping the makeup and fragrance lines altogether,” a senior executive in charge of the fine jewelry business said in a deep voice. “Give her the highest level of treatment. Be the global ambassador for both fine jewelry and haute couture, our two core product lines.”

"I don't think so. I feel the perfume line suits her better."

"Come on, she's more suited to the makeup line!"

"With her looks, does it really matter whether she wears makeup or not? Heavy makeup would only waste her good looks and be detrimental to our makeup line. The jewelry line is a better fit."

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All parties wanted to try and win it over.

This is a rare opportunity; Liu Yifei's looks and temperament are exceptionally suitable, and now she even has the chance to become the second-highest-grossing film actress in film history.
At this time, the capital.

Ning Hao finally received the phone call he had been waiting for for two years.

"really?"

The moment he received the call, he almost jumped right off his chair.

"Yes, Director Ning. Your film, 'No Man's Land,' has passed the censorship."

"Hahaha!"

After hanging up the phone, Ning Hao couldn't help but burst into laughter.

As I laughed, tears started to fall.

More than two years.

This film felt like a huge rock pressing on his heart.

They've finally moved out.

"Great news! Quickly, call Director Wu and tell him about this."

Xing Aina, who was standing next to him, was also happy for him.

She knew that Ning Hao had been holding back a lot of energy because of this film.

It's not just about being responsible for one's own work, but also about giving an explanation to investors like Star Cinema, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group.

"Yep!"

Ning Hao slapped his thigh and immediately dialed Wu Chen's number.

When Wu Chen heard about this on the phone, he was genuinely happy for him.

"Alright, let's not delay any longer. Tomorrow, I'll find someone to send the film to Berlin. I heard that the first batch of shortlisted films will be released soon."

If you hurry, you might get a chance in the first batch.

"Okay! Forget about tomorrow, I'll find someone right now!"

Ning Hao was bursting with confidence at that moment.

This is just a perfect storm of favorable timing, location, and people!

In the end, God did not let him down.

The news of the reopening of "No Man's Land" spread quickly within the community.

Lu Xun was quite unhappy when he heard the news.

"How could such a dark subject matter pass censorship? Why was my film 'Nanjing! Nanjing!' banned when it was released? It must have been through back channels!"

In his opinion, Ning Hao and Wu Chen were in cahoots and neither of them were good people.

Feng Xiaogang, who was filming "1942" at the time, couldn't help but mutter a few words when he heard about this.

Why didn't he have that good luck?
If "1942" were to film breakfast, would there be a chance to send it to Berlin?

After all, Wu Chen is the chairman of the jury for this year's Berlin Film Festival.

Just thinking about Wu Chen made Feng Xiaogang instinctively spit out a "pui".

This guy, I just don't get along with him.

Nothing good ever comes from running into him.

Should we send him to fawn over Wu Chen?

impossible! Absolutely impossible!
"But what if we win an award?"

Feng Xiaogang couldn't help but indulge in a little daydreaming in his mind.

He has always lacked an international award to solidify his foundation.
However, it was clearly impossible to send "1942" to Berlin, as filming hadn't even finished yet.
Ning Hao's "No Man's Land" is no longer restricted and may be selected for this year's Berlin Film Festival.

"Wu Chen is in charge of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival, which may bring a grand occasion for Chinese films!"

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Various media outlets have been reporting on it continuously.

Of course, Ning Hao didn't follow Jiang Wen's big mouth approach, wanting to tell the whole world. After sending the film to Berlin, he kept a low profile.

At this moment, no one was more anxious than Wang Quan'an.

His novel, *White Deer Plain*, is still awaiting approval.

Amidst the murmurs, Wu Chen and Liu Yifei were looking at the latest contract renewal email from Chanel.

The email subject was very simple.

But the content was enough to shake the entire fashion industry.
(End of this chapter)