"The Promise" could beat "Hero". Shao Shuaijun was the first to not believe it. Later, he downgraded the film to a very low level. Not only was it a failure at the box office, but more importantly, it was dismissed after two or three test screenings in the United States.
The old American returned the film. This was simply a humiliation for Chi Guoguo, so after Chen Kaige's "The Promise", he fell silent for several years before re-emerging with "Mei Lanfang".
These have nothing to do with Shao Shuaijun. He won't offend anyone with his quick words, he can only be vague.
Seeing that Shao Shuaijun's words were vague, the leader was ready to talk about his opinions in simple and in-depth terms. He had already set up his posture. He just started: "Xiao Shao, let me tell you..."
The door of the box was pushed open, and a beautifully dressed girl walked in. She was very beautiful and sunny. As soon as she entered the door, she said excitedly: "Dad, is Director Shao Shuaijun here? Where is he?"
"I'm sorry, there are so many uncles and aunts, but I don't know how to say hello first." Minister Song scolded him with a straight face, then pointed helplessly, "Isn't this sitting over there?"
The girl immediately shouted sweetly to the table full of people: "Hello, leaders."
Then he shyly walked up to Shao Shuaijun: "Hello, Director Shao Shuaijun, welcome to my birthday, thank you."
"Hello Song Qian, happy birthday." Shao Shuaijun and Li Xiuxiu stood up and said.
"Thank you, who is this?"
"Li Xiuxiu, general manager of our company."
"Oh." Song Qian said with a smile, "Director Shao, Mr. Li, can I invite you to sit next to me?"
Minister Song waved his hand: "Go, go, you young people can chat together. Xiao Shao and Xiao Li are not comfortable sitting together with us, so go."
Song Qian's birthday party had two large boxes. One was for Minister Song and his subordinates and acquaintances, and the other was for Song Qian's classmates and friends. Shao Shuaijun was very annoyed by this kind of meaningless banquet. He didn't know Minister Song, and
I don't know Song Qian, and the three of them don't have many acquaintances here.
But I was invited by a deputy ministerial-level official, so I couldn't refuse, so I had to deal with it bravely.
Fortunately, there is an acquaintance Zhang Juan in the box here.
In addition, there were men and women in the box, ranging from thirty to ten years old.
"Hey, look, I've invited the great director here." Song Qian exclaimed as soon as she walked in, attracting many exclamations. Several little girls ran over, saying hello and even asking for autographs.
"Director Shao Shuaijun, hello, I am Song Qian's brother Song Jun. I am very happy that you can attend my sister's birthday party. She is your die-hard fan. By the way, who is this?" A man who looks similar to Minister Song
The young man came over and shook hands with Shao Shuaijun.
"Hello, Mr. Song Jun, she is the general manager of our company."
"Come on, you two, stop standing and sit down over here. Let me introduce you, from left to right, they are Cai Xiaoyun, the daughter of Minister Cai of the Propaganda Department of the Capital City, and Yao Sanyuan, the son of Minister Yao of the Ministry of Culture.
Ma Xu, the son of Director Zhao of the Copyright Management Department of the General Administration of Publications. Liu Jianjun, the son of Director Liu of the Organization Department of Taifeng District. Han Yu and Han Wei are two brothers, two sons of Vice Chairman Han of China Film Group Digital Film Company.
Wang Benyu, the son of Mr. Wang of Hualong Publishing Company..."
After a round of introductions, Shao Shuaijun was filled with emotion. The people who came were all second-generation officials, and only two or three people were second-generation rich.
After getting to know each other, everyone asked Shao Shuaijun some questions about the movie, and then chatted separately. Li Xiuxiu quickly became familiar with Song Qian and other little girls, and they were very happy together. Shao Shuaijun talked a little,
I mostly listened to what others were saying. Song Jun was very enthusiastic and kept looking for topics to talk to.
"Mr. Song, Director Shao, this title is too weird. Well, I'm going to be thirty soon. If I call you Xiao Shao, you can call me Lao Song, or Brother Jun, whatever you want."
"I'll call you Brother Jun."
"I heard from Zhang Juan that you are not only a well-known director, but also the boss of a large company, called Dream Chasing Entertainment Company, with Zhang Juan as a consultant?" Song Jun asked, and several second-generation officials stretched their heads over.
Shao Shuaijun's eyes jumped and he smiled calmly: "It's just a small fight. The main reason is that I want to have a platform to make the movies I like."
"Dream Entertainment is not a small company, with a registered capital of more than 500 million. Xiao Shao, you have only been out for a little over a year, and you have built such a big business. It's amazing. Unlike us, all of us are going to work for the third year.
I can't afford a house or a car just because I'm busy working for nothing." The speaker was Liu Jianjun, who was about the same age as Song Jun.
"Brother Liu is joking, you just don't want to do business, otherwise you would all be people doing big things." Shao Shuaijun flattered.
"He is not a candidate for big things. After he was discharged from the army, his father arranged for him to work in the reception office. He worked there for half a month and was reported to someone for taking bribes. A guy got fucked. So far, he has not found a job. He can only run errands between various government offices.
, help people get approval documents and so on, but still rent a house to live in." Ma Xu smiled and revealed Liu Jianjun's background.
"You're not that good either. Since you are the second-in-command of the Copyright Management Department, you will be able to do some of the things that Cardano wants."
Song Jun patted Liu Jianjun and Ma Xu twice, and said to Shao Shuaijun: "These two people are neither learned nor skilled. They will rely on their small connections at home to help others. However, without them, many
Things, especially in the cultural and entertainment circles, are difficult to handle."
At this point, Shao Shuaijun would be a fool if he didn't understand.
Just now, I thought that I was so charming. Even the deputy minister’s girl was a fan. After working on it for a long time, I got here. After thinking about it, Shao Shuaijun said with a smile: "Brothers are all capable, with social experience and interpersonal communication.
It’s not something that ordinary people can compare to. I’m a newcomer in the entertainment industry, and we are destined to meet each other. How about I be your host another day, treat you to a meal, and ask for advice?”
"Xiao Shao is so polite. You are a famous person. Being able to invite you is to give us face. I didn't say it before. I will treat you to this meal. Just a few brothers here, let's have a good meal together." Song Jun laughed knowingly.
"Brother, what are you talking about? It's so funny?" Song Qian was on the other side of the table, chatting animatedly, and suddenly raised her head and asked.
"It's nothing." Song Jun stood up, "Today is my sister's birthday. I didn't plan to hold a banquet. I just wanted to have a meal with you at home. However, Liu Yifei's eighteenth birthday is a great anniversary.
There was a banquet held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse when I was 20 years old. My sister is keeping a low profile and is in this box. Let’s all have a drink, come on!”
Shao Shuaijun stood up and picked up the cup.
However, his mind wandered to August 25. At that time, he was busy filming in Hengdian and did not attend Liu Yifei's birthday. Afterwards, Liu Yifei called and complained several times.
Maybe, there will be no chance to compensate for her birthday in the future.
Shao Shuaijun drank the wine in one gulp.
I was a little bored. I don’t know whether I was thinking of Liu Yifei or was choked by this banquet that was glamorous on the surface but full of interests at stake.
"You want to suck blood from me, and I want to use you to build a network. Is this another kind of collusion between government and business?"
Shao Shuaijun didn't know and didn't want to know.