I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 807 804FAKE NEWS Fake News

Looking at Xu Xin's doubtful eyes, Keanu Reeves seemed to understand that his words were a bit abrupt, so he quickly said:

"Xu, do you know my movement instructions?"

"...I don't know, what's wrong?"

"His name is Chen. He is my dedicated action director and good friend, and he is also from China. We recently had a story... about martial arts, which happened in China. But you know... there is a relationship between Hollywood and China Due to some cultural differences, I co-starred with him, but in terms of story... we want to make it more exciting... I wonder if you are free? Can you help us take a look? "

"Well……"

Hearing this, Xu Xin thought for a moment and nodded:

"Okay. What time will it be tomorrow?"

"Any time is fine, morning? Afternoon? When are you free?"

"Then let's do it in the morning. How about it?"

"good."

Keanu Reeves nodded and said with a smile:

"We have been talking about taking the story back to Xiangjiang and asking the director to look at it. After all, this is a story that takes place in China. But fate made me meet you here. Thank you very much for your help, Xu."

"It's okay. I'm very free anyway."

Seeing him reaching out, Xu Xin shook his hand, and then took out his mobile phone:

"Then let's exchange contact information. Send me your address and I'll find you tomorrow morning."

"OK."

The two completed the exchange of phone numbers.

Xu Xin also roughly understood this story from just one cigarette.

It tells the story of a martial arts master fighting against underground gangs.

To be honest, when Xu Xin heard the origin of this story, he lost interest.

the reason is simple.

The Hollywood smell of stereotypes and prejudice is a bit too strong.

but……

"I plan to direct it myself..."

When Keanu Reeves said these words, Xu Xin wisely chose to shut up.

Fine.

For a Hollywood director to make a feature film about China, the requirements cannot be too high. not to mention……

"Honestly, it's been a challenge for me."

look.

It's also his directorial debut.

…

"Xu, I want to go over there to talk to them about investment. Shall we meet tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow, Keanu."

At the entrance of the reception venue, Xu Xin waved and watched him leave. He put the champagne glass in his hand on the waiter's tray and replaced it with a new one.

After taking a look at Margot Robbie talking to a man in a suit and tie, he didn't bother him. Instead, he planned to find a stool to sit down and rest for a while.

But at this moment...

"Hey, Xu."

Xu Xin turned his head and greeted the visitor with a smile:

"Hello, Ms. Coppola."

Sofia Coppola smiled and clinked a glass with him.

Then he asked rather curiously:

"Xu, are you planning to come to Hollywood to pursue your career?"

"Uh...not really."

Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

"My wife has a movie here that's about to be shot, and I'm here to accompany her. As for coming here... I bought a house in Beverly Hills, which happens to be in the same neighborhood as Georgia. He invited me to come over. of."

"I see."

After Sofia Coppola nodded, she continued to ask:

"So what are you busy with this year? Are there any new works? I also watched "Under the Hawthorn Tree", and it was so pure that it was impressive. Unfortunately... I was also looking forward to it being released in North America, but it seems that you have no choice. The market here.”

"Yes. That's right. After all, that happened in the special era of China. Hollywood... has always had some biased filters for my country. Although it is said that film art has no national boundaries, I still prefer What everyone sees is a brand-new dynasty, not those stereotyped and somewhat biased impressions."

What he said was actually not pure.

"Hawthorn" did not consider the North American market at all because there were no film producers looking for it, and the main audience was in Europe.

But after chatting with Keanu Reeves about his movie just now, he unconsciously had this emotion.

After hearing his words, Sofia Coppola showed an uncharacteristic expression of approval:

"It's true. Cultural barriers are like shackles. For Hollywood, except for American culture...or American culture, other cultures are like subcultures. What they do is export and conquer, not Absorb and understand.”

After saying this, Xu Xin was a little more surprised.

Seeing the look in his eyes, Sofia Coppola smiled and shrugged:

"I lived in Japan for many years, so I've seen it more realistically."

Xu Xin smiled slightly:

"That's why I particularly like the movie "Lost in Translation." To me, I'm like Bob Harris in real life. This is Tokyo. Hollywood is here, but I can't touch it."

Hearing him use "Lost in Translation" as an example, Sofia Coppola seemed to be more sympathetic.

However, in order to avoid the topic being too "low", she smiled and asked:

"What about Italy?"

"Of course it's my second home."

Xu Xin, who was not blushing and out of breath, said something instinctively.

This is the face given by others.

I respect you so that I can give you face. So you have to hold it steady and hold it firmly.

"Ha~"

Sofia Coppola chuckled:

"As an Italian descendant, this sentence makes me feel honored...Xu, let's leave our contact information. If you encounter anything here, you can communicate with me. When we were in Venice, we were still strangers, but There must be a reason why fate brought us together here.”

"sure."

The two happily exchanged phone numbers.

After another glass of champagne, Sofia Coppola left.

As soon as she left, Georgia, who was passing by, saw him alone, so she smiled and invited him into a small circle of producers.

In terms of film performance, Xu Xin may be a minor celebrity in the eyes of these people.

But when they heard that he was actually the Olympic torch designer, the surprise in these people's eyes overflowed.

Xu Xin also had many more people's phone numbers in his cell phone.

…

The cocktail party ended calmly, and after the party ended, he sent Margot Robbie home.

In the car, Margot talked a lot about what happened to her at the party.

It's mainly about socializing. Her biggest gain is that she saved the phone numbers of several directors today. The whole person seemed very excited and kept thanking Xu Xin. After all, this kind of opportunity was simply too rare.

Xu Xin didn't care, he just wished her good luck in the audition after getting off the car.

After sending her home, she returned directly to her home.

Yang Mi was still asleep. When she saw him coming back, she took the initiative to come over and helped her husband take off his dress very considerately.

While asking:

"How about it?"

"It's okay... Oh yes, I have an appointment with Keanu Reeves tomorrow, will you go?"

"!"

Yang Mi was stunned.

Suddenly, a sense of paradox arose in my heart.

no……

How come...

Why are Hollywood's big stars so like leeks?

You can see it if you see it?

"Are you some kind of social butterfly? Can you date someone on the first meeting?"

"What words!"

Xu Xin couldn't laugh or cry.

"I'm like a heartthrob."

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Yang Mi nodded vigorously:

"Yeah, yeah, you're the heartthrob!...Are you some kind of male succubus?"

"..."

Xu Xin, who was about to take a sip of water, paused...

He glanced at his father-in-law and mother-in-law who were watching TV, but there was something he didn't say.

"Are you probably reading some inappropriate comics again?"

He stared at her speechlessly:

"Keanu Reeves has a script, which he said was... written by a person named Chen as his action director. The story takes place in Xiangjiang. He originally wanted to go to Xiangjiang to find someone to read the script and talk about it. Thoughts. As a result, he met me today and we smoked together, so he invited me..."

"...Chen Hu?"

Yang Mi said a name that he had never heard of before.

"Who?"

"A disciple of Yuan Heping, the martial arts director of "Charlie's Angels", "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". He and Keanu Reeves were masters and apprentices at first, and later became brothers. In Hollywood... He is considered to be a member of the Yuan family class who is doing quite well."

"Oh~"

After Xu Xin had a rough understanding of the background of this "Chen", he asked again:

"Then will you go with me tomorrow?"

"If you don't go, I will go to Toronto the day after tomorrow. There is no time... just go by yourself."

"Aren't you going to meet the handsome guy?"

Hearing this, the young woman stepped forward with a smile and kissed her husband's cheek:

"Isn't the biggest handsome guy here?"

Yang Dalin on the sofa glanced at the two of them.

Silently turned off the TV.

I got up and went back to the room with my wife.

Daughter and son-in-law are both good, but sometimes they can be a bit annoying.

…

Keanu Reeves' home in the Hollywood Hills.

Just go east from Beverly Hills.

In fact, many people here have a misunderstanding, thinking that Beverly Hills is a mountain... In fact, it is not the case. In Chinese terms, it is a district of "Los Angeles City".

The wealthy areas of Los Angeles first originated in Beverly, but as more and more wealthy people became more and more numerous, gradually, the residences along the line from Beverly Hills to the Hollywood Hills in the east became the homes of the wealthy. first choice.

Keanu Reeves' home is located in the Hollywood Hills, and it's different from the mansion Xu Xin imagined.

This villa is actually very small.

It has two floors, a swimming pool in the backyard, two parking spaces, three bedrooms, and four bathrooms.

If the location hadn't been in the Hollywood Hills, he might have thought that the people living here were middle class.

At least in his opinion, Xiao Xiao was pitiful.

But unfortunately, this is the residence of the big star Keanu Reeves.

Just... outrageous.

Not to mention him, even Cheng Hu was a little surprised.

Since he came to the United States, he has seen the prosperity of Los Angeles with Xu Xin.

After taking care of the large mansion of the people here, which can be called a horse racing estate, now looking at this small two-story villa, he was in a trance... Is this really the residence of the Hollywood superstar?

And look at Keanu Reeves coming out to greet him...

A gray cotton long-sleeved sweatshirt with a hole at the waist.

It's like burning a cigarette butt.

At his feet was a pair of baggy sweatpants.

The sweatpants were originally black, but...perhaps because they were worn for too long, the gray color faded, and they began to turn red.

Underfoot is a pair of flip-flops that are absolutely familiar to Cantonese people.

Los Angeles in November... His feet may be a little cold if he wears this, but it's not particularly cold.

But……

Brother, let’s just say, are you a little too slovenly?

As for Su Meng...

Her thoughts are simple.

ah! °Benefit°

Handsome than Keanu Reeves! ─=≡Σ(((つω)つ

Hello future husband(\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;)

I'm so happyヾ(o｀o)

"Welcome, Xu, please come in."

"...Hi, Keanu."

Xu Xin suppressed the surprise in his heart, shook hands with him, and walked inside with Cheng Hu and Su Meng.

As he walked he looked around.

There are some shovels and cement-like bags placed in the corner of the yard.

Rope, tools, etc.

There were also several broken flower pots.

There is a motorcycle parked under the eaves.

To be honest...he would believe it if you said this was a courtyard in a rural area of his hometown in China.

And it was even more exaggerated after entering the house.

His sofa is made of leather, yes.

But...the skin is cracked.

It's such a big piece, revealing the sponge underneath.

Can you believe it?

On the coffee table lay a script and an ashtray filled with cigarette butts.

In addition to books on the bookshelf on the TV background wall, Xu Xin also saw a few temporarily placed shoe boxes.

Next to the TV is a bass, and next to the bass is a football.

Next to the football, some disc boxes were stacked on the floor under the glass door leading to the backyard pool.

It can be said that... the living room on this floor is the kind of ordinary people's bedroom you see in American TV series. It is not an exaggeration at all.

Except for some paintings hanging on the walls, you can't find anything... related to "stars" at all. Such as collectibles, sculptures, or something luxurious... nothing.

"Clean", dirty bachelor's residence...huh? etc.

Xu Xin's eyes were quickly attracted by a painting hanging on the wall.

The painting is simple...just a lit candle.

But……

"Keanu."

"Um?"

Keanu Reeves turned his head and glanced at Xu Xin, and then seemed to remember something:

"Oh yes, Xu, I made tea, wait for me a moment..."

As he spoke, he walked blankly into the open kitchen.

But Xu Xin pointed to the painting and said:

"This is... Richter's "Candle"?"

Keanu Reeves was stunned for a moment, and then asked in surprise:

"Xu, do you know about painting?"

"..."

But Xu Xin's face was filled with a speechless expression.

Instead of answering his question directly, he continued to ask:

"Is this...a fake?"

In fact, based on his emotional intelligence, asking this question already falls into the category of "very stupid".

But, he had to ask.

Because he knows this painting.

Wheel likes Richter very much...or maybe he loves Richter to the core. In addition to Richter's works, his home also has a collection of paintings. When showing it to Xu Xin, he specially introduced "Candle" in the album to Xu Xin.

"Hey, A Xin, guess how much this painting costs."

Richter's paintings have a kind of beauty that is between photography and painting. At the stage when Xu Xin didn't understand it yet, listening to the words of the wheel, he even asked silently:

"Are you sure this is a painting and not a photo?"

"This is the characteristic of Richter... Guess how much it costs?"

"……one million?"

"Guess again."

"Guess more or less?"

"many."

"……five million?"

"No, guess again..."

So, Xu Xin and Luan finally played this game to the 10 million level.

Then, he said outrageously:

"You don't even have to give me 10 million. If you give me 10,000 yuan, I will draw a hundred pictures for you! This is outrageous..."

Then, Luanlun said to Xu Xin word by word with a look with a bit of pity:

"This painting sold for 10.5 million in 2008. The location was in Europe."

At first, Xu Xin didn't realize why he mentioned "the location is in Europe", but he immediately realized:

"Wait a minute... what currency unit are you talking about 10.5 million...?"

Then, Jay Chou said with an expression as if he was looking at a fool:

"I said it was in Europe, what do you think?"

So, Xu Xin understood.

This painting called "Candle" was auctioned for 10.5 million euros.

It also makes Richter the most valuable artist among the living painters today.

When Xu Xin, who was a bit surprised, asked "Which idiot bought this painting?", Jay Chou shrugged:

"Not me anyway. It's too expensive and I can't afford it."

Xu Xin’s answer was:

"It's a coincidence. I can afford it, but I won't do such a stupid thing."

Although this is said by a great director, his ideological consciousness is quite low. But he really felt that way...

One hundred million to buy a painting that looks just like the photo?

Putting aside the proposition of "art", come on, come on, you give me the money, and I will lick the canvas for you.

And now, it was precisely because of this incident that he had to ask... This painting must be fake, right? Aren't you the idiot who spent 100 million to buy a painting?

But after Xu Xin asked this somewhat rude question, Keanu Reeves shook his head:

"not real."

"...The buyer who spent 100 million to buy it in Europe in 2008...is that you?"

"!"

As his words full of surprise came out, a surprised smile appeared on Keanu Reeves' face: "Meeting an old friend in a foreign land":

"Xu, were you there at that auction? Do you like Richter? When did you start to like Richter? What do you think of him?"

"I……"

Xu Xin subconsciously wanted to say:

"I just sat and watched."

But...

In front of foreign friends, we Lao Xu can't act too "LOW", can we?

So, he coughed lightly:

"Ahem... Hmm. My opinion on Richter... What I admire most about Richter is his understanding in the 1950s and 1960s, when photographic technology began to develop rapidly. At that time, many people felt that painting The art of photography has lost its meaning. There were even many painters who resisted photography, but Richter was one of the few artists at that time who was willing to look at this emerging art from an objective and rational perspective based on the development of the current era. …”

"!!!"

Keanu Reeves' eyes completely lit up.

But later on, Su Meng, who had been a nymphomaniac just now, twitched the corner of her mouth...

Brother Xu.

Isn’t this what brother JAY said?

You... are so awesome.

He actually moved here intact?

"Wow, a sharp insight. I think so too, Xu, Richter..."

As if he had found a soulmate, Keanu Reeves began chatting with Xu Xin about the painter Richter.

And Xu Xin thanked the ancestors of this wheel for eight generations in his heart.

Because without the words he had with Ms. Ye Huimei at that time, he might have lost his standing in front of foreign friends today.

But with the perspective of the wheel, the BATTLE between him and the other party was intense!

And while the two were chatting, Keanu Reeves also extended the topic to other paintings hanging on the wall.

Only then did Xu Xin discover...

It turns out that the sofa in this room is broken, and there are shoe boxes on the bookshelf... However, the paintings on this wall, including some gadgets that can be seen everywhere, are actually works of art!

While chatting, Xu Xin couldn't help but say:

"Is this all your collection?"

"There's more upstairs, Xu, do you want to take a look?"

"..."

…

Last night, when Xu Xin and his wife were lying on the bed for a bedtime chat, they talked about Keanu Reeves.

According to Yang Mi, Keanu Reeves is actually a very different superstar in Hollywood.

First, his life experience is very miserable.

Let’s not mention this aspect for now.

Second, he has no fixed residence and can only live in motels until he is 30 years old. He couldn't even afford a decent house... and the reason why he was so poor was because he didn't care much about money and donated 70% of his remuneration.

Speaking of this alone, when Xu Xin first came here today, he felt that his wife's words were very reasonable.

This really doesn't look like a place where rich people live.

But... after he looked at the various works of art upstairs and downstairs, he unconsciously asked:

"Keanu, I read on the news that... you have been living in a motel and are in poverty..."

Keanu Reeves was stunned...

Then he said in a dumbfounded voice:

"Xu, are you sure the news you saw was about a motel?"

"……yes."

"I did live in a hotel for four years. But... the place I lived in was called CHATEAU MARMONT. Xu, the price of that place for a night is about ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars... You were deceived by the news."

"But the news says you are the poorest person in Hollywood..."

"..."

Keanu Reeves' expression got even weirder.

Although it is not stated explicitly.

But...the two of them stood in his large bedroom specially used to store collections.

As his eyes moved, his expression seemed to say:

"Are you sure I'm poor?"

Xu Xin was also speechless.

Looking at his expression, Keanu Reeves smiled and said:

"My friend, just have enough money to spend. Poverty and wealth are not reflected in money, are they?"

Xu Xin nodded speechlessly.

You have a lot of collections, and everything you said is right.