Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 163 Tian Cunjing and Kiko's Iron Triangle Alliance! Penguins Have Their Eyes on My Swan Man Special Effects Studio

The next morning.

As the host, Tian Xiwei arrived at the hotel early in the morning and, together with her three girlfriends, Meng Ziyi, Zhou, and Zhang Jingyi, continued shopping, eating, drinking, and having fun in Shanghai.

Meng Ziyi and Zhou are best friends, and the two are almost inseparable.

Zhang Jingyi was all alone, which made Tian Xiwei feel sorry for her, so she inexplicably chatted with Zhang Jingyi for a while longer.

After getting to know her for a while, Tian Xiwei realized that Zhang Jingyi had a really good personality. Unlike Meng Ziyi, who was always talking, or Zhou, who appeared aloof and arrogant on the surface but was actually as carefree as a happy little dog when she laughed.

When Zhang Jingyi was alone, she would quietly watch everyone with a faint smile on her face, as if she were observing everyone.

In a daze, Tian Xiwei seemed to see the shadow of Lu Yunzhou in Zhang Jingyi.

At first glance, Zhang Jingyi is indeed not as refined and beautiful as Zhou.

However, after watching for a while, Tian Xiwei realized that Zhang Jingyi had a unique charm.

"I'm leaving now."

"If I don't leave now, I'm really going to get drunk."

After Cao Huayi had someone pay the bill, he left separately.

The remaining people in the private room were all from Lu Yunzhou's side, along with Yang Mi and Dilraba, who were only semi-self-employed.

"What do you mean?"

Tang Yan seemed to understand something, and looked at Lu Yunzhou strangely: "After all this talk, Lao Cao wants us to sell the company? Sell it to Tencent? How much can we get for it?"

Everything in this world has a price.

The reason they don't want to sell is simply because they don't care about the price.

If Tencent offered 1000 billion, Lu Yunzhou would sell the company immediately.

But if it's 100 billion, he'll have to think about it.

"No."

Lu Yunzhou shook his head slightly: "Our film and television production company is of little value to Tencent. They already have Sony Media, so they don't need this link. I reckon what they want is the [Swan Man] visual effects production company that I own."

Whether a film and television company can thrive depends mainly on its producers.

A top-tier producer like Cao Huayi could quickly create another Xinli Media if he were willing to start his own business.

But he had lost that drive.

As for Lu Yunzhou, even if he sold his film and television production company to Tencent, he could easily assemble a team.

Only visual effects production companies lack the ability to be replicated.

He claimed that he had only managed to snag these opportunities through hard-won luck.

With hundreds of visual artists, where could he find someone like that in a short time? And the art director he found would have to be to his liking.

Talented people are often arrogant and difficult to conquer.

He snagged Richard Hoover and his visual effects team, and was able to resonate with them on a theoretical level. Looking at the world, he could be a behind-the-scenes production leader.

This is the true competitive edge of a top-tier director!

Michael Bay has his own special effects studio.

Peter Jackson also had his own special effects studio.

James Cameron also has his own special effects studio, and he even owns a company that sells professional filming equipment.

Basically, directors who value film special effects all have their own secondary businesses.

This is exactly what Chinese directors lack.

Among the top directors in China, only Lu Yunzhou has his own core special effects production studio and can afford to support it.

With hundreds of visual artists, each earning an annual salary of $10, it would cost tens of millions of dollars a year. Add in the miscellaneous expenses, and it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars a year to support these people!

How many domestic directors can afford to play with toys like this?

In this respect, Cao Huayi actually admired Lu Yunzhou quite a bit.

Lu Yunzhou opened so many companies, especially the gold business, probably to support the visual effects studio he was in charge of.

"A special effects studio for Swan Man? Haha, Lao Cao is probably dreaming."

Upon learning that Cao Huayi was testing the waters and wanted Lu Yunzhou's special effects studio, Tang Yanbuyan covered his mouth and laughed.

She suspected that even if Lu Yunzhou sold her, he wouldn't sell this special effects studio.

"Um."

Lu Yunzhou, of course, wouldn't sell. He chuckled and said, "With this special effects studio, I'm a top-notch director. Without it, I'm just a nobody."

"Next time, when Lao Cao comes again—tell him that [Yun Jing Yan Ran] is for sale, and just let him name a reasonable price."

However, "Swan Man" is my independent studio and is not for sale.

With a unique special effects studio at his disposal, Lu Yunzhou knew very well that no matter how the film and television industry developed, there would always be people coming to him for help.

The essence of business lies in exchange.

The premise of the exchange is that the individual possesses unique value.

"I'm a little drunk, help me home."

Lu Yunzhou stood up and suddenly felt a little dizzy. He put one hand on Tang Yan's shoulder and the other on Wang Ran's shoulder.

The two men were about the same height, so they could help him home together.

During this period, Lu Yunzhou openly and legitimately enjoyed having women on both sides of his body.

Even if they are photographed by paparazzi, they can't say anything; they can only say that Tang Yan and Wang Ran are considerate and gentle.

"Honey, Reba, we're off now. Don't forget to come to the internal screening in a couple of days."

Tang Yan picked up her small bag, helped Lu Yunzhou up, and said goodbye to Yang Mi and Dilraba.

After saying that, Tang Yan helped Lu Yunzhou leave, muttering to herself, "That bastard Lao Cao, every time he comes here he just wants to drink with you. If Xiao Meng and I hadn't come today, he probably would have already prepared a second round of drinks after we finished."

Wang Cherish added fuel to the fire, saying in an annoyed tone, "Uncle Da used to come with you. He called you several times on the way here."

When it comes to going out to eat, Huang Yida is never this enthusiastic.

Only this incredibly mysterious second half has made Huang Yida so eager to see it.

"What second half? Don't talk nonsense. After dinner, we just went out to enjoy the river breeze and talk about art. It's not what you're thinking."

Even if Lu Yunzhou is drunk, he will not betray Huang Yida.

This is the tacit understanding between men.

Yang Mi and Dilraba followed at a distance.

After the group arrived at the underground parking garage, a van picked up Tang Yan, Wang Ran, and Lu Yunzhou.

Yang Mi and Dilraba got into a car outside the bushes.

After getting into the car, Dilraba couldn't help but ask excitedly, "Sister Mi, Tang Yan and Wang Churan were whispering to each other just now, were they blaming each other?"

"Not clear."

Yang Mi scoffed, "Even if they argue, it won't be your turn. Don't overthink it. I think they quite enjoy this kind of life; at least they have someone to argue with."

"And—I heard that Tang Yan and Lu Yunzhou live in the same building, and Jing Tian is sandwiched between them."

Do you think Lu Yunzhou did it intentionally or unintentionally?

It was definitely intentional.

Is that even a question?

Dilraba has become increasingly intelligent in recent years, perhaps because the hardships she has endured have honed her brainpower.

Eating sugar can damage the brain, while eating bitter foods is beneficial to brain health.

At this moment, Dilraba snorted softly to herself: If Lu Yunzhou has a fight with Wang Ran, he can go find Tang Yan.

If Lu Yunzhou argues with Tang Yan, he can come back to Wang Churan.

If he were to argue with both Tang Yan and Wang Ran at the same time—Lu Yunzhou could go between them and knock on Jing Tian's door.

Can Jing Tian still turn him away?

After all, Lu Yunzhou had shielded Jing Tian from a bullet—how many women in this world can meet a man in their lifetime who would shield them from a bullet?

As long as there are external conflicts, Wang Churan and Tang Yan will never quarrel with Lu Yunzhou—because if they quarrel, Lu Yunzhou can go to Jing Tian!

This guy always has a backup plan.

And he happens to have the ability to find an endless number of backup options!

At the same time, he does not intend to seal the ability to self-lift.

Even if others call him a scumbag, he doesn't care.

He truly is my ideal woman!

He's just smart, smarter than all of them!

Unlike those sycophants on the market, who lick and lick but get nothing in return.

"Sister Honey, Yunzhou gave you Kiko shares, but gave Jiahang shares to Sister Tangtang—Sister Tangtang also made a promise to me, motivating me to be ready to replace you at any time—I know they're using me as a pawn. But why do I fall for it?"

In fact, Dilraba was well aware of the empty promises Tang Yan was making for her.

She was also very motivated to get rid of Yang Mi and take back Kiko's shares from Yang Mi—all of this was done willingly by her.

However, she still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, they were taken advantage of.

Besides, Lu Yunzhou and Tang Yan made no attempt to hide anything, openly exploiting her ambition and her desire for revenge against Yang Mi!

This was a huge blow to Dilraba.

How could they be so bold?

Aren't they afraid of betraying them?

In this move, Dilraba prepared to make a small defection, subtly inquiring about Yang Mi's possible solutions.

"Because you refuse to be inferior to others."

Yang Mi, however, knew exactly what Dilraba was thinking. She looked at her coldly and said, "You finally became a top star, fighting your way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Are you willing to be trampled down?"

No. I don't want to.

Turning her gaze away, Yang Mi sighed softly again: "And yet, I'm not the same, am I?"

"We are all like caged birds, imprisoned."

"However, he didn't intend to harm anyone. He just put a noose around our necks to make us willingly become his followers—but one follower was absolutely not enough. He always liked to find a backup, artificially creating competition between two followers. The one that lost would be slaughtered and eaten."

"But even if they succeed, the new horse from outside the thicket shouldn't be too happy yet. Because soon another backup horse from outside the thicket will appear."

At this point, Yang Mi closed her eyes and suddenly laughed: "Every day when he opens his eyes, he thinks about these things. No wonder he always seems to be having a slow depressive episode; his lonely aura makes my heart ache."

Why are you so upset? What's it to you?

Are you really willing to be treated like a horse?

You're really something!

Dilraba rolled her eyes inwardly, then suddenly remembered something: "Honey, didn't he say today—that I look haggard and need to get some proper skincare, or anything about wanting me to look as beautiful as ever? Right?"

Yang Mi gently shook her head: "I didn't say."

Very good!

I've recovered from my lack of spring!

Sure enough, getting plenty of rest, sleeping more, and eating more vegetables can help you recover!

It must have been tough on Yang Mi.

"Honey, 'The Great Craftsman' is doomed to flop, isn't it?"

"The company originally offered me this project, but I refused it no matter what—now you know, right? It's not a problem with my acting skills, nor with my looks, it's just that the company has terrible taste! What kind of projects are they getting me into?"

None of the projects produced by Jiahang are reliable.

Yang Mi and Dilraba Dilmurat both left a deep impression on the audience with roles they took on outside of acting.

"It doesn't matter. After filming this movie, I'll have nothing to do with Jiahang anymore."

No matter how much Dilraba tries to stir things up, Yang Mi no longer cares about Jiahang.

"The Great Craftsman" has been filming for three months. Yang Mi had already joined the crew to film before Lu Yunzhou changed his stake in Jiahang.

It was because of this project that Yang Mi realized that Jiahang was really not up to par.

The most valuable shares in this company belong to Ziju and Dilraba. But Dilraba and Ziju have fallen out.

What is there left for her to cherish?

Huangpu Bay.

At Lu Yunzhou's home.

"Sister, thank you for your help today. It's getting late, you should go home and get some sleep. I'll call you for breakfast tomorrow morning."

-

"—My brother drank alcohol today."

Tang Yan didn't go back, and Wang Churan couldn't help but shoo her away.

With just one word, "You've had a drink," Tang Yan instantly understood Wang Ran's unspoken message: today is not a good day to have a baby. Waiting will be pointless.

"Alright then. Call me if you need anything."

Tang Yan wiped Lu Yunzhou's face with a towel and then went downstairs.

After Tang Yan came downstairs, Wang Churan sat on the sofa and deliberately let Lu Yunzhou lean against her chest. Then she stretched out her hands and rubbed Lu Yunzhou's chin in a haphazard way.

Hehehe!

"Lu Yunzhou, what can you do when you're drunk?"

"Can you escape my grasp? You can't—hehehehehe!"

"Hmm~~ Haha———— Zha za za~~"

"A handsome young man like you was born to be devoured by this princess—resistance? Resistance is futile!"

"mua!"

"Come on, get inside!"

"Bai Zhiyuan—tonight, this princess is going to stomp you to death with her big feet! Tell me, what you like most about this princess's big feet!"

"My BTS, my childhood sweetheart, my white moonlight—every summer I've lived through! Every cloud that has drifted overhead. Tonight, I want to eat summer cotton candy!"

"—Brother, you're so heartless! You went off to Canada to have fun, leaving me all alone in the country to be cyberbullied by your tens of millions of fans!"

"Tonight, I'm going to get my revenge! I'll drain you dry—make your tens of millions of fans scream and beg me to let you go."

"Haha! I'm not going to let you get away with this!"

321———— Let's go!

hotel.

It was almost midnight, but Tian Xiwei still hadn't left.

Zhang Jingyi was puzzled: "Xiao Tian, ​​are you really going to gossip about me tonight? You have a mansion, why don't you go back and gossip about it?"

Tian Xiwei stubbornly insisted, "Aren't we best friends? We've never even slept together, so how can you call me 'best sister'—"

sister? "

Actually, Tian Xiwei was a little depressed.

Because going back at this time would only make things worse for him.

Wang Churan hasn't had porridge for two months. Now he's so hungry, what's the difference between him and a prehistoric beast with green eyes?

Kill anyone who gets in my way, even Buddha!

She'll probably suffer if she goes back!

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