I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

If it were any other director, they would definitely be furious.

After all, if he wins the Palme d'Or, he will be the next Chen Kaige.

But Cheng Sheng was different. He was very calm because the Cannes Film Festival was over, and there was no point in getting angry.

Moreover, he wasn't that concerned about the Palme d'Or; he felt that the Best Director award was more suitable for him, since it was a recognition of his abilities.

However, Cheng Sheng didn't care, but if someone really schemed against him like that, he wouldn't be someone to be trifled with.

Are you sure someone is behind this?

It wasn't that Cheng Sheng didn't believe in Zeng Zhiwei, but rather that he had no animosity towards the Cannes jury members and saw no need to trip himself up in this matter.

But seeing Zeng Zhiwei's confident demeanor, he clearly didn't seem to be lying.

“That’s right, this is a secret I overheard by accident. I hope to use this secret to gain your forgiveness, Director Cheng,” Zeng Zhiwei said with a smile.

Cheng Sheng smiled inwardly. It seems that the lawyers who have recently been working so hard to get the daily active users are really suffering! Otherwise, he wouldn't have used this secret to gain forgiveness.

But that makes sense. Who told that bastard to side with Wu Baige and smear her online? He deserves it.

“If what you’re saying is true, then we’ll call it even. I’ll notify Nikko and have them drop the charges against you,” Cheng Sheng said.

"it is good."

Zeng Zhiwei was very happy to hear this. He came to see Cheng Sheng today because he wanted him to settle the lawsuit filed by Ri Huo, since next year is the election for the president of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild.

If he is embroiled in legal trouble, he will miss this election.

“Director Cheng, you missed out on the Palme d'Or because of Wong Kar-wai. He rejected the award,” Zeng Zhiwei said.

"what?"

Cheng Sheng was somewhat incredulous.

He originally thought that his failure to win the Palme d'Or must have been the work of those foreign judges.

Westerners have long held prejudices against 'Chinese people'.

They always talk about equality, but they are the most discriminatory people in the world.

It can be said that Westerners are the originators of racial discrimination, especially in the eyes of white Westerners, who believe that all other races and skin colors are inferior to themselves.

This has led to a situation where, even though there are so many wealthy people in China now, they still face discrimination when traveling abroad.

Those Westerners didn't want Cheng Sheng to win the Palme d'Or.

But now it's Wong Kar-wai who's tripping himself up!
This puzzled Cheng Sheng.

Cheng Sheng had never met Wong Kar-wai before, and he couldn't say whether he liked or disliked him, nor did he appreciate his films.

In Cheng Sheng's view, Wong Kar-wai's films are nothing more than the same five things: slow motion, frame skipping, rain, feelings of loss, and pretentious dialogue.

At first glance, it is full of petty-bourgeois affectation, like a forced sentimentality, making one's skin crawl.

Even the audiovisual language of photography, composition, color, and music, which are often praised, are not actually that amazing.

Especially after watching films by Tarkovsky, Kurosawa, and Zhang Yimou, one will find that Wong Kar-wai's techniques are nothing special.

In terms of photography, it is not as poetic and exquisite as Tarkovsky's; in terms of composition, it is not as good as Kurosawa, where every frame is a masterpiece; and in terms of color, it is not as masterful as Zhang Guoshi's.

Cheng Sheng couldn't understand why someone like him would target him.

Before the Cannes Film Festival, when Wong Kar-wai was elected president of the Cannes jury, the mainland was overjoyed.

Everyone thought that Wong Kar-wai would help his own countrymen, which would greatly increase his chances of winning the award.

Unexpectedly, instead of helping, they became a stumbling block for domestic people to win awards.

If this gets out, Wong Kar-wai's reputation in China will be absolutely ruined.

"Director Cheng, you can't believe it either! Actually, when I heard it, I couldn't believe that Wong Kar-wai would try to trip you up."

He sighed as he reached the position.

"I don't think I've offended Sunglasses King!" Cheng Sheng said.

"Hehe, it's not about offending anyone, it's about Sunglasses King being jealous of you, Cheng Sheng. Of course, there's also Wu Baige involved," Zeng Zhiwei said. "Jealous! Wu Baige!"

Cheng Sheng frowned, then relaxed, and quickly figured out the reason.

Everyone has jealousy. Don't be fooled by Wong Kar-wai's legendary status in China, where he's hailed as Hong Kong's greatest director. Compared to Cheng Sheng, his achievements are definitely not up to par.

So it's normal to feel jealous.

As for Wu Baige...

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is only so big, so it's normal for Wu Baige and Wong Kar-wai to have a relationship.

It's perfectly normal for Wu Baige to have Wong Kar-wai trip him up.

It seems there's a reason why he lost the Palme d'Or.

"Thank you, Mr. Zeng. Let's leave it at that. I'll call Nikkatsu later."

The secret Zeng Zhiwei revealed was very valuable, and it also made him aware of what enemies were secretly targeting him.

"Haha, you're too kind. Director Cheng, you're busy now, I'll head back first."

The goal has been achieved, and there's no need to keep more than a few extra positions.

After Zeng Zhiwei left, Cheng Sheng took out his phone and called Nikko, asking them to drop the lawsuit against Zeng Zhiwei.

After giving his instructions, Cheng Sheng sat down in his chair and began to ponder.

Cheng Sheng will certainly not let Wong Kar-wai get away with losing the Palme d'Or, but how to retaliate is a matter that needs to be dealt with slowly.

He didn't want the media to know about this, because if it were brought to the public eye, it would be a disgrace to his own country.

Internal strife will only make us a laughing stock for foreigners.

The most important issue now is the filming of the movie "Ten Red Army Soldiers Sending Off".

The movie cast has been chosen, and the filming locations have been selected. At this pace, once the sets are completed, filming can begin in about a month.

Zeng Li also happened to experience rural life.

this day.

Cheng Sheng received a call from a real estate agent.

When Cheng Sheng bought the house in this neighborhood, he asked the real estate agent to keep an eye out for properties in Kyoto.

"Director Cheng, I happen to have two apartments and a large penthouse on the top floor. Do you have time to take a look?"

Upon hearing the agent's words, Cheng Sheng replied, "Okay."

Are you free now? Shall we go now?

"I'll be downstairs right away. Wait for me outside the complex."

Cheng Sheng changed out of his pajamas while making a phone call.

Outside the community.

Cheng Sheng met a real estate agent in his thirties.

"Hello."

"Hello, Director Cheng."

Cheng Sheng exchanged a few pleasantries with the other party, then got into their car and went directly to see the house.

Although he has another memory that allows him to foresee many things, this other memory contains nothing related to stocks except for movies and TV shows.

This also prevented him from making money in stocks, and since he didn't understand stock trading, it was impossible for him to get rich through stock trading.

But you can hoard houses!

He knew how high Kyoto's housing prices would be in the future from another memory. (End of Chapter)