Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 77 Unexpected Situation! Acquisition of Borsalino, a century-old top European luxury brand!

Late March.

To improve team synergy, Lu Yunzhou had Liu Haocun move to Shanghai ahead of time to train with Tian Xiwei.

"Xiaotian, Xiaocun is unfamiliar with this place, please take good care of him."

Lu Yunzhou's only knowledge of Liu Haocun was that she was said to be Zhang Yimou's godmother online, but only Zhang Yimou and Liu Haocun themselves knew the truth.

He saw that Liu Haocun's registered age was 2000 and thought Liu Haocun was 16 years old, while Tian Xiwei was born in 1997, three years older than Liu Haocun, making her the eldest sister.

Therefore, he naturally asked Tian Xiwei to take better care of Liu Haocun.

"Don't worry, brother, I will take good care of her."

Tian Xiwei gave Lu Yunzhou a sweet smile, but her tone was a little strange.

Lu Yunzhou didn't think much of it: "Then I'll leave it to you. Sister Ji will have someone arrange the accommodations—if all else fails, you can have the logistics department arrange it so Xiao Cun can stay in a hotel."

Lu Yunzhou didn't bother with such trivial matters of daily life.

If he has to worry about even this little thing, then he doesn't need to do anything else.

"It's nothing, you guys go out and have some fun."

Lu Yunzhou waved his hand, then lowered his head to continue practicing his left hand.

Whether the movie will be a huge hit or not will depend on his left hand, and Lu Yunzhou has been practicing the superpowers of this left hand recently.

"Big brother, I'll go out with Sister Xiaotian now."

Compared to Tian Xiwei, Liu Haocun had only met Lu Yunzhou a few times and had a meal together once; their relationship was very superficial.

But Lu Yunzhou gave her 200 million yuan, which relieved her family's worries, and she regarded Lu Yunzhou as her savior.

Before I came, my parents repeatedly told me to listen carefully to Director Lu Yunzhou.

"Sister Xiaotian".

After leaving the house, Liu Hao, wanting to get along well with Tian Xiwei, greeted her warmly.

"Um."

Tian Xiwei silently led Liu Haocun around the company, greeting everyone sweetly.

Everyone nodded and smiled.

After all, Tian Xiwei comes to the company every day to show her face, and everyone in the company knows that she is the boss's close little sister, so of course they are very friendly to her.

As for Liu Haocun?

They weren't particularly familiar with each other, so they just silently observed each other for a while before going back to their work.

This made Liu Haocun feel out of place in the company, as everyone was staring at her with a scrutinizing gaze, which made her very uncomfortable.

Is this workplace bullying?

A thought suddenly crossed Liu Haocun's mind.

Clearly, this atmosphere was directly brought about by Tian Xiwei—if Tian Xiwei hadn't appeared here and she had been alone, Lu Yunzhou would definitely have introduced her to the company's colleagues.

With Lu Yunzhou as the intermediary, she will soon become familiar with the other colleagues in the company and become good friends.

But Tian Xiwei deliberately didn't introduce her, making her feel like an outsider and very awkward.

Tian Xiwei remained silent the entire way and led Liu Haocun away from the company.

Inside the elevator, Tian Xiwei looked Liu Haocun up and down a few times, then suddenly sneered: "Liu Haocun, although you are the female lead, you need to understand one thing: in the entire company, you have the least seniority."

"Don't think you can act like a leading lady and bully others in the company."

"Go out and ask around. Which of the artists under this company isn't more senior than you? Which one doesn't have a better relationship with you?"

"You know perfectly well how you got this leading role."

Tian Xiwei didn't actually know how Liu Haocun came to be the female lead, but after seeing Liu Haocun in person—she could only say that he was just average.

Although her legs are quite long, overall, they are far inferior to Wang Ran's.

They're not even as sweet and cute as her.

This Liu Haocun is definitely someone with connections—it's said that Liu Shishi introduced him to Tang Yan, and given Tang Yan's relationship with Lu Yunzhou, Lu Yunzhou probably wouldn't refuse.

Most importantly, Liu Hao is only 16 years old in Lu Yunzhou's mind, and has great potential.

However, after Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan inquired around, they learned that Liu Haocun had lied about his age. He was actually 18 years old, a year older than Wang Churan, but he was pretending to be younger.

It's most despicable for an old woman to pretend to be young.

Only a woman can truly understand how manipulative and cunning another woman can be.

Pretending to be young is the most annoying kind of green tea.

"Oh? Hehe~~ How did I get the lead role? Wasn't it through open auditions? I know exactly what I'm doing."

Besides the security camera, there was no one else in the elevator, so Liu Haocun stopped pretending and revealed that "meaning"

She has the temperament of a "girl".

She chuckled a few times at Tian Xiwei, then said softly, "My role as the female lead was personally chosen by my elder brother. I know you're jealous, but please put that jealousy aside for now. I came from a small county in Northeast China to be admitted to the Beijing Dance Academy, and now I've become the female lead handpicked by my elder brother. I won't back down because of your few words."

"Show us what you've got. We'll see."

Ding!

As soon as I finished speaking, the elevator doors opened and we arrived at the first floor.

The two immediately saw a person outside wearing large sunglasses and headphones, listening to some music, and rhythmically tapping his shiny leather shoes.

It's Huang Yida.

He just came back from outside and seemed to be in a good mood.

Upon seeing Huang Yida, the two instantly put on sweet and flawless smiles.

"Uncle Da".

Tian Xiwei called out to Huang Yida in a clear and crisp voice.

Huang Yida adjusted his sunglasses with his finger and winked at Tian Xiwei: "Little Tian, ​​are you going home so early today?"

I'm going out for a big meal with Xiao Chuan later, do you want to come along?

"I'd like to."

Tian Xiwei smiled innocently at Huang Yida, then pointed to Liu Haocun beside her: "This is the female lead of our movie. My brother asked me to make sure she's settled in."

"The female lead? Liu Haocun, right? Hello."

Huang Yida nodded indifferently to Liu Haocun, then introduced himself: "You can call me Uncle Da, just like Xiaotian does. I'm the company's chief music producer, and I also work part-time as a producer. When you're on set, you listen to the director during filming, but after work, you listen to me."

Liu Haocun instantly understood Huang Yida's position.

Lu Yunzhou's right-hand man.

She quickly gave a shy smile and called out in a clear, crisp voice, "Uncle Da."

Huang Yida nodded slightly, but still couldn't help saying, "You have a bit of tea. The muscles around your mouth aren't under control. Besides, your voice is a bit off; it needs to be three octaves lower. When you say 'Uncle,' you need to draw out the last syllable a bit longer, it will be cuter—go back and practice more."

After saying that, Huang Yida took the elevator up directly.

Hahaha!

Seeing this, Tian Xiwei, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Huang Yida, a man approaching 40, used to be a pop singer in Southeast Asia. What kind of women hasn't he seen?

Liu Haocun's true colors were immediately apparent.

Tea girl.

Seeing Liu Haocun's embarrassed expression, Tian Xiwei smiled and said, "Liu Haocun, you don't need to pretend. Don't you even think about what kind of company we are?"

We are a film and television company.

I've seen plenty of actors.

Who can you fool with your little bit of acting skills?

Tian Xiwei disliked Liu Haocun from the bottom of her heart, partly because Liu Haocun was the female lead and she was the supporting actress.

Another reason is that Liu Haocun is a dance student and has particularly long legs.

Tian Xiwei compared herself to the others and realized she seemed to have lost a little.

This made her particularly unhappy.

However, after Lu Yunzhou asked her to settle Liu Haocun, she didn't mess around with serious matters. She asked around in the logistics department and found that the company had a long-term private room in the hotel across the street, which was currently vacant.

She helped with the arrangements and helped Liu Haocun move in.

"You'll be staying at the hotel, and you can eat at the buffet downstairs. You won't starve. As for the specific training arrangements, I'll contact the coach first and get back to you tonight."

After explaining everything, Tian Xiwei went to the opera academy to wait for Wang Ran to finish class.

"How is it?"

"Is Liu Haocun very pretty?"

As soon as the bell rang, Wang Ran rushed out with a small schoolbag on her back. The first thing she did when she found Tian Xiwei at the school gate was to ask Liu Haocun if there was any chance he could steal her man.

I think it's just so-so.

Tian Xiwei gently shook her head.

Wang Churan, however, didn't believe it and couldn't help but say, "How could she be average-looking? If she were average-looking, how could she possibly become the female lead?"

Tian Xiwei scratched her head and said, "How should I describe it?"

Wang Churan took Tian Xiwei's hand and walked towards the beverage shop across the street: "It's okay, I'll treat you to red bean soup. You can drink it and think about it slowly."

"Sister-in-law, you're so kind."

Tian Xiwei laughed and flattered Wang Churan.

"You're yelling nonsense again."

Since returning that day, Wang Churan said that Lu Yunzhou hadn't rejected her, and Tian Xiwei immediately changed her address, calling her "little sister-in-law."

Wang Churan was a little confused. Why did she have to call her "little sister-in-law"? Couldn't she just call her "sister-in-law" directly?

It's probably because she's quite young.

She didn't think much of it.

"Liu Haocun is a 'mean girl'."

After eating some red bean paste, Tian Xiwei immediately labeled Liu Hao: "Boat Girl, have you seen the American TV series 'Mean Girls'? You know, the kind of girl who's a bit of a tease in school."

Wang Churan shook his head slightly: "I have a lot of training at school, so I don't have much time to watch American TV series."

"Okay, let me explain it to you."

As a college student, Tian Xiwei watched American TV series the most after entering the school, as if she had opened up a new world.

At this moment, she wiped her mouth with a tissue and began to speak: "Most truly outstanding girls are like you, Sister Chuan, with elegant temperament, gentle manners, and a particularly good personality. They speak softly and gently, with an indescribable confidence."

Hey.

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan couldn't help but grin.

Although Tian Xiwei was praising herself, she did so with great sincerity; not a single word was false, it was all genuine.

"Sister-in-law, you have such a lovely smile."

Flattering Wang Ran is the same as flattering Lu Yunzhou.

As a college student, Tian Xiwei certainly has this much emotional intelligence.

After flattering Wang Churan, Tian Xiwei had to start finding fault with Liu Haocun.

"Girls as outstanding as you are actually very rare in real life. I've almost never seen one in my entire life."

"However, another type of girl, like Liu Haocun, is above average in appearance, slim, knows how to dress herself, and has a stylish sense of style. This kind of girl, who scores around 80 points, is often the type that boys like the most."

Why?

"Because most guys simply don't have the confidence to approach a girl like you, who's a 95 or higher."

"They take a step back and regard girls who score around 80 points as their goddesses, focusing all their attention on them."

"Over time, it will give girls who score around 80 points the illusion that they are real goddesses."

"However, they actually know in their hearts that they are not real goddesses. As a result, they experience a huge internal conflict, being both arrogant and sensitive and vulnerable."

"After getting to know them for a while, you'll find that those girls are sharp-tongued, cold-hearted, and extremely jealous, yet they put on an air of nonchalance."

"They can hang out with whomever they want, and distance themselves from them immediately when they don't want to anymore. They act as if they are the only noble ones in the world. No matter what they do wrong, it is always someone else's fault in the end."

what?

After hearing these words, Wang Cheran was taken aback: "Really? Is she that scheming?"

Tian Xiwei retorted, "She was clearly born in 1998, but she insisted on changing it to 2000. Isn't that incredibly cunning?"

That makes sense.

Did she actually change her age to deliberately appear younger?

Wang Churan felt that Liu Haocun had deceived Lu Yunzhou, which was an unforgivable crime!

"Don't worry, boat girl, I'll keep an eye on her. I'm the most experienced at dealing with these green tea bitches. I'll punch her in the face, make her scream, and see how she can keep up the act then!"

Tian Xiwei arrogantly waved her fist.

Then, she asked curiously, "Boat Girl, how far have things progressed between you and Big Brother? Have you kissed?"

Upon hearing this topic, Wang Ran lowered her head shyly, her face flushing slightly.

"You actually kissed? How did it feel?"

Tian Xiwei was very curious about what it would feel like to be kissed by Lu Yunzhou.

It must have been incredibly fun, right?

Wang Churan recalled carefully, and said sweetly, "It was a little soft, like eating cotton candy, I can't really describe it—anyway, my head was spinning at the time, luckily he hugged me, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to stand up."

"Look at you, so infatuated."

Just by listening to Wang Cheran's description, Tian Xiwei could imagine that Wang Cheran and Lu Yunzhou must be very happy in their relationship.

But she couldn't help asking again, "Since being in love is so wonderful, why have you been so insecure these past few days? Here it comes again, that wistful look on your face. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

Wang smiled at Tian Xiwei, but the smile was very forced.

How can I tell this to others?

No.

I can't tell anyone.

At least, he shouldn't have an affair until he cures this fatal defect.

Italy.

Lu Yunzhou is busy preparing for the pre-production work in Shanghai, while Zhang Ruonan has returned to Milan after finishing filming.

Despite their busy schedules, Lu Yunzhou's parents took time out of their busy schedules to drive to the airport to pick up Zhang Ruonan.

"Xiao Nan, so much stuff?"

Zhang Ruonan's mother helped her carry her luggage; there were several large suitcases, and no one knew what was inside.

Zhang Ruonan smiled and nodded, then explained, "Most of these are my brother's things. He'll be staying in Italy for a month, so I brought them to him in advance."

"So virtuous and kind."

Hearing this, the mother couldn't help but smile and stroked Zhang Ruonan's hair: "This time, Yunzhou's father and I prepared a gift for you."

"What gift?"

Taking Zhang Ruonan's hand, her mother led her to the back seat of the car and solemnly said, "Xiaonan, before giving you this gift, I want to ask you one question: are you determined to marry no one but Yunzhou?"

"Of course! I won't marry anyone but my brother!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruonan was stunned for a moment, then her mood instantly became excited, and she nodded hurriedly.

She already had a premonition.

The mother could sense Zhang Ruonan's seriousness and said with a smile, "In that case, from today onwards, you will change how you address me. Call me 'Ama'."

.

"Mom! I've wanted to call you that for a long time."

Happiness came too suddenly. What exactly happened? Zhang Ruonan's mind was still a little dazed.

But whatever.

After confirming their status, they'll go after Auntie Si!

"And what about me?"

Lu Yunzhou's father was driving when he turned around and asked with a smile.

"Father!"

Zhang Ruonan immediately changed her tune and called out in a crisp voice.

Lu Yunzhou's father didn't reply, but a smile crept onto his lips: "When we get back, we'll set up a few tables and inform our ancestors."

.

Hey!

The certificate issued by the Civil Affairs Bureau can be renewed at any time. However, once you inform your ancestors, it cannot be renewed casually.

Otherwise, I would have no face to face my ancestors.

This is why the divorce rate is low in the area.

"Xiao Nan, since you call me 'Mom,' I won't hide it from you anymore."

"Recently, a very good opportunity has presented itself to us."

"Although our 'Swan Tears' gold jewelry workshop is advertised as being near Lake Como, our actual workshop is located in Alexandria."

"You should know this. I told you before."

"A few days ago, the city hall of Alexandria hosted a business dinner, which your father and I attended. We learned some important news there."

"Borsalino is the world's top luxury hat brand, a century-old veteran on par with LV and Dior—the male protagonists in movies like Casablanca and Indiana Jones both love wearing their hats. Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is also a die-hard fan of this brand."

"We have learned some major news: just a few months ago, their company's major shareholder, billionaire Marco Malenko, was arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of fraud and tax evasion."

"This company has been severely affected and is about to face bankruptcy liquidation."

"City officials are looking for a new investor to save this century-old company with a legendary history."

"However, affected by the European debt crisis, some private equity funds and equity investors in Europe seem to have little interest in this hat company. Only one local Italian private equity fund, called Knight Fund, is interested in the company."

"This is our only competitor."

After saying this, Lu Yunzhou's mother looked at Zhang Ruonan and said, "Once Yunzhou arrives, he will definitely have a way to persuade the Alexandria City Hall to side with us. But before that, we need to do the preliminary preparations."

"We will join forces with some Wenzhou businessmen to establish an investment company and pool some funds. Our family will contribute the majority of the funds. We currently have ample funds, and we will also take out a loan from the bank, so you don't need to worry about that."

"However, most importantly, this investment company is currently lacking a legal representative."

"This legal representative is Yunzhou's uncle's—I'm not pretending anymore, she's Auntie Xi, you know that anyway."

"She wants to become the legal representative, but I disagree."

"Because, if the acquisition is successful, it will be a historic event. It will mean that Chinese businessmen have acquired one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands. This news will cause a sensation in countless countries around the world."

"This achievement will definitely be recorded in our local annals. I would never give up such an opportunity to be remembered in history to anyone else."

""

coming!

The familiar rhythm is back!

Let's put the work of dealing with Auntie on hold for now. It's time to start acting as the legal representative!

However, this temptation is truly hard to resist.

There is no risk if it fails.

But if he succeeds, he will be remembered in history, and at the very least, he will be featured prominently in local chronicles.

"Mom, I'm 100% willing."

Zhang Ruonan nodded firmly to Lu Yunzhou's mother, but then changed her tone and said, "However, I want to ask my brother first."

"Of course."

Hearing this, Lu Yunzhou's mother was not unhappy at all; on the contrary, she laughed even more happily: "Such a big matter should be asked about your family."

The man inside the house is the head of the household.

"Time is of the essence, just call me now."

Lu Yunzhou's mother wasn't worried at all that Lu Yunzhou would object, because she knew that once she got her hands on the brand, she would still pass it on to Lu Yunzhou's son.

What reason could he possibly have to refuse?

This is a top luxury brand with a 160-year history.

Hats are the most expensive luxury accessories.

Although this thing doesn't hold its value as well as gold, it has a lot of stories to tell.

What angered Lu Yunzhou's mother the most was that this luxury goods company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, had not yet opened up the Chinese market.

No wonder they went bankrupt.

The current owner of this company is incredibly short-sighted.

Once they acquire the brand, they will immediately transport all the goods to China and open a flagship store in several first-tier cities.

It won't be long before this brand comes back to life.

Especially in Shanghai, those Shanghai aunties love this "old-money style" the most, and they'll go crazy for it.

"Brother, that's how it is—"

Zhang Ruonan quickly reported the whole matter to Lu Yunzhou.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunzhou quickly recognized the excellent opportunity and said with a smile, "This is a good thing. You should complete the preliminary preparations first. I will come to Milan next week. We can discuss the specifics after I arrive."

"I have a way to get the Alexandria City Hall to come up with the best solution for us."

"However, it would be a bit strange for you to act in idol dramas after becoming the legal representative of a world-class luxury brand—how about Ruonan is your stage name, and maybe you could change your name on your passport to [Zhang Yu]?"

Yu means beautiful jade.

There is an idiom, "a flaw does not detract from the overall beauty."

This name has a much stronger meaning than Ruonan.

"Haha, I don't want to."

Zhang Ruonan realized that Lu Yunzhou was joking, so she teased him on purpose. Her Weibo ID was "Little Octopus with Long Legs".

If you change it to "Zhang Yu", it will really become a little octopus.

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