That day, Xiao Yunhai, who was washing diapers at home, received a call from the person in charge of Magic Visual Effects, Daniel.
"Boss, the Oscar organizing committee has sent you, Mr. Ye, Mr. Liang, and Mr. Huang invitations. They hope that you can attend the Oscar Awards on April 28th."
Xiao Yunhai had been nominated for many Oscars for "Infernal Affairs" and "Inception". Calculating the time, it was about time for the awards ceremony.
He had been busy taking care of his wife and child for the past few days and did not pay attention to these things at all. If it was not for Daniel's call, he would have forgotten about the Oscars.
"Alright, I got it. I'll inform the others. Daniel, how's the situation in Magic City recently? "
Daniel smiled and said, "Boss, don't worry. Our team is growing. According to your instructions, the number of skilled technicians has reached more than 3,000, and they're very busy every day. The work schedule for the first half of the year is already full. Initial estimates are that the profit will reach three billion USD. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Three billion USD in half a year. That's not bad. Oh right, has the Hollywood film company reached an agreement with the cinema chain? "
Ever since Hua Xia Cinema Chain agreed to the new distribution plan, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries only lasted for three days before they had to compromise.
The European and American cinema chain in Hua Xia also changed, but the domestic box office split was still 57: 43. That made the major European and American film companies extremely unhappy. The battle between the two sides became more intense, and it was said that they had already shed all pretense of cordiality.
Recently, all parties involved in the cinema chain were sued by film and television companies. The reason was that they were accused of racial discrimination. They were accused of treating Hollywood film and television companies differently than Huaxia film and television companies. They had become the laughing stock of the world, and the American government had lost face.
As for what extent it had developed to now, Xiao Yunhai was somewhat unclear.
Daniel said, "The cinema chain is on the brink of collapse. Many cinemas have lost their film sources and are showing old movies. The fans are protesting non-stop and have organized several demonstrations. Although the theater chain tried their best to control the direction of public opinion, it was to no avail. The fans were pointing their spears at them. There might be a nationwide protest. When that happens, the government will have to force the cinema chains to accept the new distribution plan in order to quell public anger. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I hope the cinema chain can hold on. Otherwise, I will also be affected greatly."
For the development of Hua Xia, Xiao Yunhai could make some sacrifices. But for Hollywood, he had no such obligation.
If the theater chain could be a bit more supportive and maintain the percentage of box office sales, it would naturally be the best for Xiao Yunhai.
Before hanging up the phone, Daniel said, "Boss, it's best if you can come a few days earlier and find some connections. I heard that other film companies, especially Hanks, who just took over Paramount, are actively trying to win over the Oscar judges. I'm worried that your movie will be affected. "
Xiao Yunhai's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said, "I can't do something like getting in through the back door. I won't even take a look at awards that aren't won with real ability. But they better not go overboard. Otherwise, I won't give any face to the Oscar committee. "
After ending the call with Daniel, Xiao Yunhai called Liang Hui, Ye Yongren, and Huang Qiusheng. The three of them were very happy to hear that and agreed to go to America together on April 25th.
Just as he put down the phone, Xiao Yunhai received a call from Director Jiao Fangtao, who was also nominated for multiple Oscars.
When he heard that Xiao Yunhai and the others would be leaving on the 25th, Jiao Fangtao immediately expressed that he hoped to go together.
Xiao Yunhai naturally didn't have any objections. In any case, his manor villa was very big, and it could even fit a few dozen more people.
After washing the diapers, Xiao Yunhai went to the bedroom and said softly to Zhao Wanqing, who was breastfeeding the baby, "Honey, I have to attend the Oscar Awards in two days. It might take a week."
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Just go as you please. To be honest, you're not very useful at home. "
Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said: "Wife, you're too heartless when you say this. I'm busy all day. You can't see it. "
Zhao Wanqing said, "Isn't it just cooking, washing diapers, and cleaning? You only need to find a confinement nanny to do these things better than you. More importantly, she has rich experience in taking care of children. She's better than you in every aspect. If you didn't insist on experiencing the joy and hardships of raising children, Mom and I would have found a confinement nanny long ago. "
Xiao Yunhai said with a mournful face: "Wife, my heart is very cold right now. Okay, I'll tell Mom to find a reliable confinement nanny. Sigh, why am I so pitiful? "
"No fragrance of flowers, no height of trees, I'm a grass that no one knows …"
Hearing Xiao Yunhai singing a pitiful song before leaving, Zhao Wanqing couldn't help but laugh, but her eyes were full of happiness.
To be able to marry such a husband, what else could she not be satisfied with?
The news that the Oscars would be held on April 28th quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry.
Xiao Yunhai's production team had a total of four invitations. Besides himself, he could bring one more person with him.
There weren't many actresses in "Infernal Affairs". Zhao Wanqing had to go through confinement, Yu Yuexian didn't want to go because she wasn't nominated, and Lin Hui had already participated once and was almost tricked into acting in an erotic film. It left a shadow in her heart and she didn't want to go either.
As a result, Xiao Yunhai and the other three could only find actresses from outside. Hence, this female role became a hot commodity that everyone fought over.
On this day, Xiao Yunhai received a call from Su Yingxue.
"Yunhai, how heavy are Tengyang and Jinyu?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Tengyang can eat. He's already more than five kilograms, and Jinyu is almost five kilograms."
The names of the two children were extracted from ancient poems by Xiao Changfeng.
The boy's name was Xiao Tengyang, from a line in Cao Pi's "Ji Chuan Fu": "Xiao Tengyang is thin, but the wind blows him away."
The younger sister's name was Xiao Jinyu, from a line in Northern Qi's "Yan Family Admonition: Save Trouble": "In this world, to hold Jinyu while holding an orchid laurel is a disgrace."
Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing were also very satisfied with these two names.
Su Yingxue said, "The boy is strong, and the girl is slim."
Xiao Yunhai joked, "Sister Xue, I heard from Piaopao that you have a boyfriend. When are you going to bring him out to meet us?"
Su Yingxue heard and said angrily, "This little girl, why is she so nosy? We haven't even started dating yet."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "He gave you jewelry, bought you a car, and even gave you 999 roses on Valentine's Day. When I was chasing after Wan Qing, I didn't even do this. That's enough, don't be too cocky. "
Su Yingxue sighed and said, "It's not that I don't want to get married early, but I haven't met the right one yet. Maybe it's fate. As for the person Piaopao told you about, his name is Wang Cunzhi. He's about the same age as me and is the CEO of an Internet company. It's just that he gives me a very bad impression, especially those eyes, which are always lecherous. I've been in the entertainment industry for more than ten years, so my judgment of people should be pretty accurate. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "A woman must be careful when she marries. If she finds someone unreliable, it'll be too late to regret it. However, sometimes, your expectations of your other half are too high, and it will cause you to misjudge. If there's a chance, I'll help you open your eyes. By the way, why are you looking for me? "
Su Yingxue smiled and said, "Look at my brain. After chatting with you for so long, I almost forgot about the important matter. Yunhai, I heard that you're going to attend the Oscars. I wonder if you have a female companion? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I heard from Sister Mo that many female celebrities want to walk the red carpet with me, and even spend money to buy this opportunity. However, they were all rejected by me with the reason that I've already found a female companion. Why? Does Piaopao want to attend the Oscars? "
Su Yingxue said, "I hope that she can go with you to see the world. What do you think?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "No problem. It saves me the trouble of deceiving people. However, you have to prepare your costumes well. We're going to America on the 25th of February. Are you going together or alone? "
Su Yingxue thought for a while and said, "On the afternoon of the 25th, Piaopao has a commercial performance to attend. She'll fly directly from Shanghai to Los Angeles at night."
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's good too. Tell me when you'll land at Los Angeles International Airport. I'll send someone to pick you up. "
Su Yingxue smiled and said, "I can't wait to go to your big manor to enjoy myself again."
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "I only stay there for a few days a year. If you like, you can stay as long as you want."
Su Yingxue said, "Forget it. I can't compare to you. I can do whatever I want. Alright, I'll go tell Piaopao to get ready. "
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