Chapter 145 Officially Wrapped

The banquet venue was recommended by Fang Long. After the important items were saved and packed up, they were under strict guard. All the behind-the-scenes staff and main creative staff of the crew arrived.

Some actors such as Chen Daomin had already gone back.

Fan Xuexue, who came with him, also stayed temporarily as she had plenty of time available.

Chen An was not the first one to arrive, but entered in the middle. By the time he arrived, everyone had already started drinking.

After he arrived, the wrap-up banquet officially began.

After some polite words, the party officially began, and the crew, who had been holding back for so long, officially began to relax.

Chen Wei also kept talking to Gu Changwei, and their relationship grew better and better. Chen Wei also learned a lot from him.

Although it was Chen Wei who carried the camera, it was Gu Changwei who gave him guidance and taught him a lot.

"It's been a pleasure working with you, bro. When my movie comes out in Hollywood, please don't refuse the invitation." Chen An and Fang Long clinked their glasses while holding each other.

Fang Long told Chen An to be at ease, patted his chest and said, "As long as you notify me, I will definitely find you."

"Hahaha, no problem. It will premiere on August 17th during this summer season and will be officially released on the 18th. I'll be waiting for you."

"No problem, it's still the summer season. It seems Warner has high hopes for your movie, and it will definitely be a big success."

"That's impossible. The production cost was only 30 million, but they suddenly mentioned it to the summer season, which caught me off guard."

"My Rush Hour cost only about $35 million to make and it was a huge success, and yours will be too."

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The two stood at the table in the middle of the hall, talking to each other and chatting about Hollywood.

Fan Xuexue, who was hiding nearby, listened secretly with her ears perked up without making a sound. The production cost of 30 million, should be said to be US dollars. Hollywood companies are really rich, she thought silently in her heart as she eavesdropped.

She was already very happy to be able to participate in Chen An's movie with a production cost of 20 million US dollars, even if it was just a supporting role. She couldn't even think about a movie with a production cost of 30 million US dollars. No wonder they all wanted to go to Hollywood.

Yu Jinghong was also listening nearby. He looked at Fan Xuexue who was hiding nearby and eavesdropping, revealing her stunning beauty for the first time. Then he looked at Chen An who was talking to Fang Long and felt that this woman must not be kept!
After the two chatted for a while, Fan Xuexue spoke at the right time, "Director Chen, thank you for your help, which gave me the opportunity to work with Brother Fang Long. I toast to you."

He came over with a wine glass.

I put on some delicate makeup today to make myself look more mature and highlight my exquisite facial features, which also make me look more charming.

Chen An smiled and clinked glasses with her. Seeing this, Fang Long did not refuse.

"I just said a few words. What really enabled you to cooperate with Big Brother was Mr. Huang's four million U.S. dollars, which was two million more than others." Chen An couldn't help laughing after taking a sip.

Chen An originally thought that the 10% would be divided into several parts, but he didn't expect that the two Huayi brothers would take it all directly, which was quite ruthless.

"It was only my turn because Director Chen said so. Otherwise, it would have been other artists under President Huang." I don't know what Fan Xuexue was thinking, but she still thanked Chen An in the end.

Her face, which has not yet fully grown, still has a hint of childishness, but already has some charm. In terms of beauty, she is unique in the country, and except for a boy named Yahuazi, she has basically no rivals.

Three days later, Chen An and his crew boarded a chartered flight back to Beijing.

As soon as I landed, I was surrounded by reporters.

They had already found out about Chen An's schedule for returning to Beijing.

As soon as they landed, they couldn't help but start looking for interviews. Some were about the Oscars, some were about Jiang Wen being banned from directing, and he was the producer and investor of "Devils on the Doorstep", and most were about the new movie. Chen An asked Yu Jinghong, Fan Xuexue, and several other actors and crew members to go ahead and answer a few questions. The media, who had been unable to catch Chen An, had already been frustrated.

Facing the microphone and reporters, Chen An picked out a few questions and answered: "The new movie has been completed. It is expected to be released next year. Look forward to the cooperation with Brother Fang Long."

"You should ask Jiang Wen about his affairs instead of asking me. He has his own ideas and there is nothing to say."

"As for the Oscars, I can only say that I was lucky to be nominated. Winning the award is already pretty good. It's also my first attempt. Okay, that's enough. Let's step aside."

After answering a few questions, Chen An waved his hand to disperse the group of reporters, but it was obviously useless.

In the end, Zhao Xiong led the way, and the reporters behind him chased after him, shouting:

"Director Chen, regarding the fact that director Jiang Wen won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Jury for his film Devils on Doorstep but was banned from directing for five years, what do you think of the decision-making of the upper echelons? Do you feel that it is too restrictive and disappointing?"

"Director Chen, is it true that your movie will be released in Hollywood this summer?"

"Director Chen, Miss Anita Mui said she spoke to you and praised you highly. How did you two meet?"

Chen An remained silent. This group of people dared to ask anything and even shouted out life-threatening questions. Chen An just wanted to stay away from them.

He breathed a sigh of relief after getting on the car that had been prepared in advance. "Go, go, go, go faster." He immediately told the driver to go faster.

I'm really getting frustrated by these reporters. Normally I can't interview anyone, so they ask me a lot of questions whenever they get the chance.

After returning to the company, there were also reporters squatting downstairs. Chen An held his forehead and thought, "Have I become Zhang San? Is it necessary for me to squat like this?"

"Director Chen told you not to show up normally and to hide everywhere. Now these reporters see you like wolves seeing meat." Seeing Chen An's uncomfortable look, Li Xiaoping couldn't help but laugh and said.

My boss doesn't do anything other than making movies. Reporters can't find him unless he helps with movie promotions. But a series of major events finally gave the reporters an opportunity.

Especially now the biggest controversy is the ban on director Jiang Wen, in which Chen An is actually involved, not only as an investor but also as a film producer.

"Stop talking, it's too much of a headache."

"Director Jiang came to me. There's no chance that the movie will be released, but the copyright has been sold for a lot, so it's not a loss. He spent a lot of money on Xiaoshi. He said thank you. I didn't expect that I helped him again. Ten million has been transferred to his account, and he made another four million."

Chen An was a little amused when he heard what Li Xiaoping said on behalf of Jiang Wen.

"Okay, I get it. I'll go talk to him myself when the time comes. It's really a sin for me to see him."

"I think Director Jiang was really hit hard this time. He looked a little tired when he came over."

Finally, Li Xiaoping also talked about the other party's current situation. Chen An nodded and thought that he was really awesome if he was still as normal as ever even in such a situation.

For a director, not being able to direct for five years is not just a question of whether or not he can bear it. It also takes a lot of time to adjust.

In the days that followed, he could only go back to his old ways as an actor, and he would probably have a big argument with the director.

After hiding in the company for a while and signing some necessary documents, Chen An went home first.

He made a long-distance call to inform Jerry that he had finished filming the movie and was ready for Warner's publicity at any time. He also asked the other party to recommend a special effects company.

Although there are not many special effects, they should at least be done well to improve the quality of the movie.

By then it will definitely be sent to Hollywood for special effects.

(End of this chapter)