I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 806 803. Dream Ship

November 12th, Saturday. 7pm.

In front of the Paramount Resort Hotel.

Xu Xin looked at the reporters holding long guns and cannons on both sides of the hotel entrance, and adjusted his suit a little.

Then he got out of the car, walked around to the other side, and opened the door for Margot Robbie, who was also dressed up.

"Thank you, Xu."

Margot Robbie also saw the reporters. After thanking Xu Xin, she asked Xu Xin in a low voice:

"How do I look?"

Although today is not a red carpet, every reception held by an established film company like Paramount must be taken seriously.

Because their connections are so deep.

In the Vanity Fair of Hollywood, sometimes, you may leave a deep impression on a certain director at a certain cocktail party, which may become the match that makes you "instantly famous" in the future.

So, a dress is definitely a must.

But unlike the red carpet, you can’t be too showy.

Forget about those weird clothes that want to catch people's attention.

Today she chose a red evening dress, which matched with the makeup that she had become famous for in the Volvo commercials in the past few months, and her good looks, it was easy for people to remember her.

Hearing her words, Xu Xin smiled and said:

"It's beautiful, Margot."

"call……"

Margot Robbie breathed a sigh of relief.

After relieving the tension, he put his hand on Xu Xin's arm.

The two of them walked towards the opposite side of the road together.

As she walked, she continued to say:

"Honestly, Xu, I never dreamed that one day I would be able to appear at such a cocktail party."

Xu Xin said indifferently:

"There is no need to be too mythical. Just keep a normal mind. I believe that everyone who comes tonight will put on a mask after entering the reception. So it may be what you think, and what you want There’s a bit of a gap. It’s better not to get too excited~”

"I know."

Margot Robbie nodded.

Of course she knew what Xu meant.

Paramount cocktail parties are held every year. The cocktail parties of these movie companies have many names, but they are essentially two things.

One is to keep in touch with some directors, actors, screenwriters, etc. who may not have worked with them this year. The other is to hold a cocktail party to thank them if a certain movie is a hit or the company's performance is good this year.

No matter which one, there will be many people from the industry coming tonight.

The social nature of the cocktail party is very strong, so what is needed at this time is communication skills.

How to make others remember you and how to become friends with others.

In fact, in terms of qualifications, an advertising model, first of all, does not mention whether she is qualified to enter here. In terms of achievements alone, she actually does not have the qualifications to be taken seriously.

Hollywood, Vanity Fair.

bunissess is bunissess.

A reality of its own.

If something is good, thousands of people will admire it; if something is bad, millions of people will rebuke it.

However, she still has a halo tonight, that is, she is Xu's female companion.

After all, the upper class of Hollywood is still a patriarchal society.

Female companions usually exist as "vassals" to embellish the excellence of gentlemen.

Therefore, she has the right to socialize tonight.

After all, Xu He's name was there on the invitation.

As long as you can get in, it means that everyone is on the "same level", at least at the reception.

And Xu...

Just now in the car, the two of them were still talking about this matter.

Xu asked himself, "The best director in Venice shouldn't have a high status in Hollywood, right?"

It is believed that the reason why he was invited by Georgia was because the two were neighbors in the same community. On the other hand, there is the country behind him. The country of China and the market potential of the Chinese film industry have supported his backbone.

Therefore, he is destined to be no worse than anyone else tonight.

Likewise, as his female companion, I don't need to have any inferiority complex.

Thinking of this, I noticed that Margot Robbie, who had already been looked over by some reporters, straightened her waist a little straighter.

Xu Xin ignored the reporters and took out the invitation letter directly from his pocket.

The two of them walked up the steps covered with red carpet, and arrived in front of the waiter at the door step by step.

Waiters treat each other with courtesy:

"Please present your invitation, sir and madam."

Xu Xin smiled politely and handed over the invitation letter.

Then after writing their names on the guest list, the two walked into the hotel together.

After following the signs and getting into the elevator specially reserved for cocktail guests, the waiter inside said hello and pressed the floor button.

Soon, Margot Robbie fixed her hairstyle in the reflection of the mirror in the elevator. The elevator door opened, and a hall full of people coming and going came into view.

The two of them got out of the elevator...

"Hahahaha, Xu~"

Hearing this laughter, Xu Xin looked at Georgia Kekendis who was walking over. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled and greeted her.

"Hey, Georgia."

The reason why he was stunned was simple.

Just behind him, there were three other people, and he knew all three of them.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicolas Cage, and the director of "Somewhere", the best film in Venice last year...what's his name?

At first, I took the silver lion, and the other party took the gold lion.

She is Quentin's ex-girlfriend, and when she won the award, some people booed her...

What's it called?

However, Georgia Kaikendis did not give him much time to react.

After walking over, he first nodded to Margot Robbie as a greeting, and then led Xu Xin to lead him to the three people:

"Leonardo, Nick, and Sophia, let me introduce to you. Goethe Schuh. Sophia should be familiar with him, right?"

With this elegant lady smiling and nodding, he continued to introduce DiCaprio and Nicolas Cage:

"Xu is the best director at last year's Venice Film Festival, a director with a box office of over 200 million US dollars, and..."

Speaking of this, he also deliberately made a long note, which was very exciting:

"The torch designer of the 2008 Yanjing Olympics."

"!"

"!!"

"...!"

If the previous best director in Venice and the director with a box office of 200 million US dollars were not enough to surprise these three people, then when they heard the name of the torch designer, the three people... and Margot Robbie all stared. Big eyes.

Especially Margot Robbie, with her glaring eyes.

Looking at Xu Xin, he was full of incredible emotions.

Brother, we have known each other for such a long time and you didn’t even mention this?

Not to mention her, Xu Xin was also a little surprised.

Looking at Georgia Kekendis, he said in surprise:

"Are you so well informed, Georgia?"

"Haha, Xu, humility and low-key may be the characteristics of you Orientals, but, my friend, it is my job to understand all filmmakers. Isn't it?"

"All right……"

Xu Xin nodded helplessly, and based on the principle of ladies first and the "most familiar" principle, he reached out to Sophia Coppola:

"Long time no see, Ms. Coppola."

Sofia Coppola looked at this young director who made a lot of sensations at last year's Venice Film Festival, with a smile on her face.

"Long time no see, Xu."

After saying that, she did not wait for Xu Xin to "choose one" between Nicolas Cage and DiCaprio, but took advantage of the situation and said to Nicolas Cage next to her:

"Nick, Hsu is an impressive director."

She spoke, and Nicolas Cage smiled and stretched out his hand:

"Hey, Mud Howl, Xu."

"Hello, Mr. Cage."

After Xu Xin shook hands with him, he smiled and took the initiative to say hello to Xiao Lizi:

"Hello, Mr. DiCaprio."

"Just call me Leonardo, Xu. Hello~"

"Okay, Leonardo."

Xu Xin shouted with a smile and then raised his hand:

"My best friend, Margot Robbie."

Xu Xin was responsible for introducing her.

But Margot Robbie knew that she definitely did not have the treatment to let the three people shake hands, so she waved her hand politely:

"Hey there."

The three people smiled and nodded in response.

Then, Georgia Kekendis said:

"Okay, Sophia, you guys chat, I'll take Xu over there."

"No problem, George."

Sofia Coppola seemed to be very familiar with Georgia Kekendis. After nodding with a smile, she said to Xu Xin:

"See you soon, Xu."

"OK."

…

Georgia Kaykendis took Xu Xin to meet many people.

After all, he was Xu Xin's inviter to this cocktail party, and he had the obligation to integrate him into it.

But to be honest...

Regardless of the outside world, Xu Xin's reputation is "very high". But compared with the people at this cocktail party, he was actually at the bottom of the food chain.

Because if you pick up a random person, they may be related to a certain movie that is a hit at the box office or has a high artistic achievement.

After Georgia Kekendis introduced Xu Xin to a circle of people, he left.

He invited many people and others were waiting for him.

Being a host is quite busy.

After he left, Xu Xin held a glass of champagne in his hand and said to Margot Robbie:

"It feels like the two of us are like dust."

"..."

Margot Robbie's mouth twitched.

"Xu, if you are dust, what am I? An atom?"

"Haha~"

Xu Xin had a drink with her, and looking at the people changing glasses at the reception, he suddenly sighed:

"Yang is in a big loss."

"Why?"

"That's Leonardo..."

Hearing this, Margot Robbie followed his gaze and couldn't help but nodded:

"Yeah, Leonardo...he's a dream ship."

Xu Xin doesn't quite understand what the so-called "DREAM BOAT" means.

But I have to admit...

This guy is really handsome.

but……

"Nicolas Cage isn't bad either."

"he?"

Margot Robbie was stunned for a moment, then said:

"Xu, don't you know his recent situation?"

"His condition?...What is his condition?"

Xu Xin was a little confused.

"I heard that he is currently facing a bankruptcy crisis, which is said to be caused by the subprime mortgage crisis. Therefore, he is competing with many people for some high-paying productions. The two movies he released this year are very bad, and it is likely that he will be released next year. Winner of sour plum.”

"……ah?"

Xu Xin's eyes widened with surprise:

"Bankruptcy?"

"That's right. You know, in the small actor circle, gossip always spreads the fastest."

"Well……"

Hearing her words, Xu Xin subconsciously looked at Nicolas Cage who was chatting with a few people over there, and shook his head silently:

"That's miserable enough."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Margot Robbie shrugged and said:

"No matter how miserable it is, they are still members of the Coppola family. They are the stars and stripes of Hollywood, and they are much better than me."

Xu Xin was stunned again:

"The Coppola family...Sofia Coppola?"

"...You don't even know this?"

Margot Robbie looked shocked:

"His birth name was Nicolas Coppola. Later, he didn't want people to think that he relied on his family to get to power, so he changed his name to Nicolas Cage..."

"..."

This time, Xu Xin was really surprised:

"So, he and Sofia Coppola..."

"He's her cousin."

"..."

Seeing Xu Xin's speechless look, Margot Robbie couldn't help laughing:

"Haha, Xu, your expression is like an emoticon on the Internet."

"..."

Xu Xin shrugged indifferently.

At this moment, Margot Robbie seemed to see something and suddenly patted him:

"Xu, look, look, look! Keanu Reeves!"

Xu Xin turned his head subconsciously.

I saw a man wearing a suit, but it was not a shirt underneath, but a simple gray turtleneck shirt, a pair of jeans, and a pair of work boots under his feet. He was standing in front of the bar. Picking food from the plate.

It is the actor of "The Matrix", Keanu Reeves.

Before he could speak, suddenly, he heard Margot Robbie say:

"May."

"Um?"

"I declare..."

"What?"

"Leonardo was kicked off my list."

Hearing this, Xu Xin was stunned for a moment before he realized:

"DREAM BOAT?"

"Well, Keanu is the man of my dreams."

When these sisters said this, their eyes were filled with peach blossoms.

She looked like a nymphomaniac.

At this moment, perhaps sensing that someone was looking at him, Keanu Reeves, who was holding the dinner plate, turned his head and glanced in this direction.

When he saw Xu Xin and Margot Robbie staring directly at him, he was stunned and nodded politely.

"HI~~~~~"

Margot Robbie couldn't help waving and vibrating her greetings.

And Xu Xin had to admit it.

This guy... is really handsome.

No worse than our old man.

But...sister, do you need to restrain yourself from being such a nymphomaniac?

He took a step back speechlessly, and took the initiative to distance himself from the sisters, fearing that the aura of nymphomaniac would be transmitted to him. Then I walked to the cold table, planning to grab something to pad my stomach.

As a person who came to this kind of drinking party for the first time, he was actually not very clear about these rules.

He can do whatever others do.

After taking a few snacks for himself, he motioned to Margot and asked her if she wanted them.

The other party simply refused.

It's not a good time to smudge your lipstick.

Seeing this, Xu Xin stopped insisting, took a sip of champagne, a sip of snacks, and ate something hastily. As a "squeak" sound came from the speaker, he looked towards the stage.

On the stage, an old man with gray hair walked onto the stage.

This person was introduced to Xu Xin by Georgia just now.

Call……

He forgot his name, but he was also a big shot at Paramount.

As soon as he appeared, the whole place fell silent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this..."

Obviously, as the host, he always appears at the beginning of the reception and acts as a host.

It's a pity that Xu Xin is not familiar with this old man.

And the other party's speeches were also very formulaic. At the end, everyone toasted together, which marked the beginning of the dinner reception.

And I have to admit that today's dinner party is indeed a star-studded event.

Not to mention Nicolas Cage and DiCaprio, who I just saw, and Keanu Reeves. Also present today is Tom Cruise, the protagonist of this year’s “Mission: Impossible 4”, bringing the whole world to China. "Transformers 3" actor Shia LaBeouf was rubbed against the floor by many movies. And Spielberg, who is quite famous around the world...

Many people came.

Paramount seems to be using these hit movies to tell everyone that they are still the top film company in Hollywood.

However, Xu Xin felt that all of this had nothing to do with him.

Unlike Margot Robbie, who is trying to expand her network, he doesn't even know what to do.

I've had two glasses of champagne and a few snacks.

Smash it, hit it, he felt it was time to "relax".

So, no one cared about Hollywood NOBODY and just slipped out of the reception.

After walking out of the door, his nose twitched.

Someone is smoking.

Looking around, his eyes locked on the corner where rows of stools were piled up.

The smoker's intuition tells him that the smell of smoke must be coming from there.

That's definitely a great place to smoke.

So I walked over directly.

Sure enough, although no one was seen, there were some cigarette butts in the trash can, and one was still smoking.

He walked over and poured the champagne in the glass directly into it.

There was a sizzling sound.

Putting the wine glass on the window sill, he took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit one, and exhaled the smoke happily.

Then he took out his mobile phone and planned to tell his wife who he saw today.

And when Yang Mi heard that he had met Xiao Lizi, she immediately sent an "angry" emoticon.

"If I had known I would have gone! Ah!! My Jack!"

"Come on, the shredded meat is so fat that it's like a ball."

"Isn't he more handsome in real life than on TV?"

"Um."

"I'm so envious of Gisele Bundchen..."

"Sister, the person you are chatting with now is your husband, can you pay attention?"

"I've been feeling a little tired of my husband recently."

"????"

"You dare to say that you don't like your sister Zhiling?"

"...When you say that, I'm tired of you too."

"Hahaha, let's not talk about the second brother~"

While bragging and spanking with his wife, Xu Xin suddenly heard a sound:

"Hey there."

I subconsciously looked up...

At this time, Xu Xin was stunned.

Keanu Reeves, who looked rather slovenly at first glance, was looking at him. At the same time, Xu Xin keenly noticed that the other person was holding a pack of cigarettes in his hand.

Does he smoke?

Xu Xin was stunned for a moment, but after he came to his senses, he nodded politely:

"Hello, Mr. Reeves."

"Uh...you are..."

"Goethe Schuh."

Keanu Reeves was stunned:

"Chinese people?"

"Yes, I am a Chinese director."

"Hello."

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Keanu Reeves stretched out his hand. After the two shook hands, his eyes naturally fell on the box of Chinese that Xu Xin placed next to the wine glass.

"...Are these cigarettes from China?"

"Yes."

In line with the tacit understanding among smokers, Xu Xin grabbed the box of Zhonghua and took out one stick from it:

"Taste it?"

"Thanks."

The other party took it, and Xu Xin used a lighter to light it for him. He took a deep breath to feel the taste of China, and suddenly said:

"When I was filming "Hell Detective", I smoked a prop cigarette provided by the crew, called..."

Speaking of this, he thought for a while and uttered two syllables:

"Rang Jiang~"

"No, it's the Yangtze River."

Xu Xin smiled and shook his head:

"I know, that was made up by the crew. However, in our country, this brand of cigarettes does exist, but that was more than ten years ago. The current Yangtze River cigarettes are called Yellow Crane Tower."

"I see……"

I have to admit that his slow way of speaking unconsciously makes people feel relaxed.

As he spoke, he looked down at the cigarette in his hand and said:

"This smoke tastes good."

As he said that, seeing that Xu Xin had finished smoking, he directly handed over the cigarette in his hand:

"Mr. Goethe..."

"Just call me Xu."

"Okay, Xu, you can call me Keanu. Try this?"

Hearing this, Xu Xin took it over curiously.

When he saw the sign above, he was happy.

camel.

"I've smoked this cigarette before. It's very strong~"

As he spoke, he lit one again.

Camel's signature thick smoke rose.

And through the reflection of the glass, he looked at himself in the "mirror" with a cigarette in his mouth, and said unconsciously:

"My name is John. John Constantine, bastard~"

"..."

The corners of Keanu Reeves' mouth twitched...

Then came the sentence:

"It's a pity that there is no second part. I also like this movie very much~"

Hearing this, Xu Xin was stunned.

Then there was some regret.

After all, he also liked the film.

But the two of them are chatting after all, and the topic must not be left alone.

Xu Xin thought for a while and said casually:

"Keanu, what are you going to do in your next movie?"

"I'm still resting..."

After Keanu Reeves answered subconsciously, he suddenly realized something and looked at Xu Xin instantly.

"……What's wrong?"

Xu Xin was a little puzzled, and suddenly heard:

"Xu, are you free tomorrow?"

"...?"

Let me tell you, I checked the information before, and the news about Keanu Reeves on the Internet was all about RH, but today a reader privately messaged me about Lao Gou. He went through the wall and checked on the Internet and said that the other person did not participate in this music. meeting.

The truth is, this concert is organized by that organizer, yes. But it was not held directly by ZD, but an 85th birthday concert held by a musician named Philip Glass. This person is said to be quite famous in the United States.

He and ZD held a concert and invited a lot of people. Keanu Reeves was one of the invitees, but did not go, but the organizer's message was sent out, and some celebrities, including him, came to hype it up.

When the concert was held, he was not present, but only recorded a video called "pull my daisy". It was a video similar to happy birthday sent to Philip Glass (just like the VCR used by domestic XX artists to congratulate XX)

Didn't attend and didn't donate.

This is also the reason why I couldn’t find the follow-up to this incident in the domestic news. Thanks to this reader for the explanation.

Furthermore, I actually don’t know why his video was removed from the shelves. But I thought that Donnie Yen could act, and it was released in Wanwan. The news I checked in China was all due to scale reasons, not directly because of the actor being killed.

So it should be fine.

Moreover, if he is bypassed, including Rinko Kikuchi and many other plots will be scrapped...

Therefore, it should still be him.