The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

At 6 p.m., Lin Bufan drove to a private club.

"Old Lin!"

"Extraordinary!"

As soon as Lin Bufan entered the club, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong rushed forward to greet him, their faces beaming with smiles.

The fact that "Night at the Museum" grossed over 40 million US dollars on its opening day can be considered a remarkable comeback for Chen Kaige.

This further solidified Director Chen's reputation and status, and the negative impact of the film "The Promise" from two years ago also dissipated with its release.

Regardless of what happens in private, Chen Hong is Chen Kaige's wife on the surface. If he does well, her influence and status as the director's wife in the industry will naturally increase.

"Come, sit down!"

After sitting down, Lin Bufan glanced around and then looked at Chen Kaige: "Old Chen, you've found a good private club!"

"Honghong found the clubhouse!"

Chen Kaige turned to look at Chen Hong, his eyes filled with love.

"I figured we wouldn't go out for a private gathering, so I rented a private club. But the chef and service staff are all from the Cheng family banquet..."

Chen Hong explained with a smile.

Nowadays, there are many private clubs in Beijing with small courtyard houses like these, and they are all available for rent. Some are for a day, while others are for a month, with different prices.

This small courtyard is a single-entrance courtyard. The courtyard is not very big, only a little over 100 square meters. Excluding the kitchen, there is a dining room, a tea room, and two rest rooms.

After the chef finishes serving the dishes, the other party can leave. At that time, there will only be the three of them in the entire courtyard, ensuring excellent privacy.

As for cleaning, don't worry about it, it's all included in the cost.

"Come on, Lao Lin, this is a treasure I got through connections—a 10-year-old Moutai. Have a taste..."

As Chen Kaige spoke, he opened the bottle of wine, poured a glass for Lin Bufan, and then poured one for himself: "Old Lin, let me toast you!"

"Old Chen, there's no need for such formalities between us!"

Lin Bufan picked up his wine glass and looked at Chen Kaige with a smile.

"That won't do!"

Chen Kaige waved his hand, looking at Lin Bufan with a serious expression: "Our relationship is one thing, but I still have to say, if it weren't for your help back then, I wouldn't have had the chance to direct this movie!"

Chen Kaige has this much self-awareness.

Not to mention that he was at the lowest point of his reputation because of "The Promise", even when he had just won the Palme d'Or, he could not get resources in Hollywood.

Moreover, "Night at the Museum" is a big-budget production with an investment of up to 1 million US dollars.

Back in 06, a $1 million production was considered top-tier in Hollywood, something most Hollywood directors wouldn't even have the opportunity to get their hands on.

After saying that, Chen Kaige drank it all in one gulp.

Lin Bufan also raised his glass and downed it in one gulp.

"Old Chen, what are your plans for the future?"

After a few rounds of drinks, Lin Bufan looked at Chen Kaige and asked him a question.

"I do have an idea!"

As Chen Kaige spoke, he looked at Lin Bufan and asked, "Old Lin, are you going to film your company's 'The Orphan of Zhao' yourself?"

"The Orphan of Zhao?"

Lin Bufan never expected that, after all the twists and turns, Chen Kaige would take a liking to this movie again.

Kyoto naturally registers the scripts for copyright protection, so the outside world is quite clear about what scripts Kyoto has, unless it's a script that Lin Bufan hasn't redeemed yet.

"Old Chen, you want to make this movie?"

"kindness!"

Chen Kaige nodded vigorously: "I want to try!"

"Old Chen, the filming period for these kinds of period films is quite long, and I heard that Extraordinary Pictures is going to start filming the second 'Night at the Museum' next year. Aren't you going to direct it?" Lin Bufan asked Chen Kaige.

The first "Night at the Museum" movie is very likely to gross $6 million at the box office, so the second one will definitely have to be made as soon as possible.

It has already been included in Lin Bufan's filming plan for 2008. The props and other equipment for the crew are all ready. As long as the funding is in place, filming can begin in January next year.

If Chen Kaige is willing, Lin Bufan is prepared to hand over the film to him for production.

"Of course I want to!"

Chen Kaige didn't hesitate at all; this was Hollywood's resource, who wouldn't want to film it?

However, he also liked the script of "The Orphan of Zhao" and was somewhat reluctant to part with it.

"Here's what we'll do: after we finish filming 'Night at the Museum' Part 2 next year, if you still want to film 'Sacrifice', I'll give you the script," Lin Bufan said after thinking for a moment, looking at Chen Kaige with a promise.

"real?"

Chen Kaige's eyes lit up instantly. He was worried that he would miss out on "The Orphan of Zhao" because he was filming other movies.

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you!"

As Lin Bufan spoke, he suddenly changed the subject: "However, Kyoto doesn't plan to produce this movie. I'll give you the script; you'll need to find investors yourself."

"Okay, no problem!"

Chen Kaige didn't ask any further questions, and finding investors was even less of a big deal.

Given his current status, if he just makes a public announcement, countless investors will flock to him with their funds to seek investment.

Having achieved his goal, Chen Kaige was so happy that he drank too much again.

However, this time he didn't have to lie face down on the table to sleep. Instead, with the help of Lin Bufan and Chen Hong, he was taken to the rest room on the first floor of the courtyard.

After a flurry of activity, Chen Hong looked at Chen Kaige, who was fast asleep, and left the room with a mix of excitement and anticipation.

This small courtyard, due to its limited size, has two rest rooms, one on the first floor and the second on the upstairs terrace.

Chen Hong walked with nervous steps, her legs trembling slightly from anticipation and excitement.

After going up to the second floor, I turned the handle and entered the room.

"love me……"

Chen Hong threw herself into Lin Bufan's arms, her voice trembling.

She couldn't remember the last time she went to see Lin Bufan. If she wasn't worried about Chen Kaige getting suspicious, she would have come to see him long ago.

……

"rainbow……"

The next day, early in the morning, Chen Kaige woke up and called out.

"They're here!"

Chen Hong pushed open the door, looked at Chen Kaige who had just woken up, and said with a smile, "Breakfast is ready!"

"Hong, you are such a virtuous wife and loving mother. It is my blessing to have married you."

Chen Kaige sat up and began to change his clothes.

For some reason, he felt that Chen Hong looked radiant and even more beautiful today.

"By the way, where's Lao Lin?"

After Chen Kaige stood up, he looked at Chen Hong.

"They left last night!"

Chen Hong answered casually.

"I really have to thank Lao Lin. I, Chen Kaige, am so lucky to have such a wonderful wife like you and such a good brother like Lin Bufan in my life!"

Facing the rising sun, Chen Kaige let out a heartfelt sigh.