In fact, in the 1990s, to a certain extent, old Europe was even more conservative and closed-minded than China.
For example, later on, technological upstarts became rich overnight and became billionaires...
It seems to be commonplace and not that unusual. And batches of such technological upstarts have led the latest trends in the world.
However, in today's old Europe? In their eyes, computer IT is nothing more than fancy skills and has not received so much attention. As for upstarts in technology like Li Yuan, they always feel that they are a kind of opportunistic nouveau riche.
This is different from that in China.
There were no such wealthy people in China before. So when I saw someone suddenly rise, I felt like that.
Old Europe is different. They are "well-informed" and have long been blinded by tradition. How can they become billionaires overnight? After all, there must be a step-by-step process of accumulating wealth.
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Furthermore, the current Internet industry is basically burning money, and the profit model has not yet been found. There is no profit, and the valuation is exaggerated. No matter how you look at it, this is all a scam.
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Therefore, the reporters were not very excited about Li Yuan's wealth. Instead, they took the opportunity to ask some malicious questions:
"Li, according to your personal wealth statistics, have you entered the top ten in the world?"
"Sorry, I didn't care." Li Yuan laughed. Hong Kong is still cutting leeks up and down. Who knows how much his wealth has changed?
"Li, you suddenly have so much wealth, what kind of life are you planning for in the future? Will you enjoy life? Or continue to develop in the Internet field?"
Li Yuan is a little strange. This must be a film festival, right? Why is he suddenly interested in his own wealth?
In fact, this is not surprising. In poor China, a freak like Li Yuan suddenly appeared, and he ranked among the top ten individuals in the world. Of course, he cannot compare with those established families, but he is still quite powerful.
And now the world's richest man, Bill Gates, has a personal wealth of more than 10 billion.
But even so, a veteran technology upstart like Bill Gates has been working hard for at least more than ten years, right? It's not like Li Yuan, who only needs about three years to complete the game? (The time from the establishment of Parallel Line to the listing of Parallel Line is)
Therefore, people here in old Europe are quite curious about Li Yuan. Unlike in Hong Kong, Brother Yuan often makes headlines. He has become the public enemy of Hong Kong and the son-in-law of Hong Kong. He is relatively familiar with him.
Li Yuan smiled slightly: "Is this a lot of money? It's okay! But these are not the most important. What is important is the development of science and technology. We must completely change our lives."
"Really? Isn't that a lot of money? Are you ready to surpass Bill Gates?" This is what reporters are concerned about.
Li Yuan smiled and shook his head: "Such a comparison is meaningless. I don't want to talk about diplomatic rhetoric, gentlemanly demeanor, etc. We are parallel to Microsoft, and we are competitors in the browser field. So there is nothing to say.
How appropriate. But there is one thing that Mr. Bill Gates and I have in common - we both want to break this traditional world, which is too boring. Haha."
"So you're interested in making movies?"
"That's not the case. There was this movie project before. It was a planned arrangement..."
Li Yuan and the reporters were communicating in English. Liu Dehua and Jiang Qingqing were confused, and even the smiles on their faces became a little stiff.
After a quick glance, Li Yuan reminded with a smile: "Everyone, do you have any questions for the two protagonists?"
"Haha." The reporters understood and, under Li Yuan's translation, asked a few innocuous questions.
Generally speaking, it’s almost time to end the on-site reporter’s questions.
However, at this moment, another reporter suddenly asked: "Li, first of all, congratulations to you, your film is very good. Now you seem to be successful in every field. Do you think that you are God's favorite?"
"
"I don't know." Li Yuan smiled, "I personally think that I just seized the opportunity of the times."
"Opportunity of the times?"
"Yes! On the one hand, China is in a period of economic development. In fact, I have invested in many projects domestically, and some of them succeeded in a daze. It should not be my personal ability, but just what happened to me.
Opportunities; on the other hand, the world has also entered an information age, and my major happened to encounter such a trend, so I am also half a step ahead! Haha."
Amid laughter, Li Yuan felt that he still had to be modest: "As for other investments, I will gradually withdraw from management in the future. I will focus all my energy on the high-tech field."
"Exiting management? Does that include film projects?"
"Maybe the creation will be reduced, and the most will be script creation. Maybe there will be few opportunities for directing." After a pause, Li Yuan quickly added, "It's not that we are leaving the film industry. We will also launch many new projects in the future."
"Can you tell me what new projects those are?"
"Uh... It's mainly about our China. Oh! Maybe I will also shoot a documentary about the new life brought about by new technology..."
"..."
…
Today's screening finally ended. Together with Andy Lau, the three of us found a restaurant with a sea view.
"Master Yuan, thank you this time. I have seen Bingku's report, and sales have more than doubled!"
"Hua Zai, you are also the boss now, call me Yuan Zai!" Li Yuan happily handed the menu to Jiang Qingqing.
Jiang Qingqing rolled her eyes: "I don't understand the foreign characters on it."
"Both of us don't understand either? It's all in French." Li Yuan teased Jiang Qingqing, "Look at the pictures and let's talk, whatever you want!"
"Yuanzai, I read the comments in the newspaper. Your advertising campaign for Tang Zun Liquor this time is quite classic?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Yuan smiled and waved his hand: "It's mainly because of good luck. And... Wenfu and Brother Hao each have a thousand-foot mansion, plus a big red envelope.
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"Ah?" Liu Dehua was shocked, and then laughed, "So...oh! I didn't hear anything? Hahaha!"
Li Yuan didn't care about saying this. In fact, before Tang Zun wine and cider were launched, who knows if there was any sales? The reason why Wen Fu and Brother Hao were bought was for the enjoyment of everyone. He could cut a few waves of leeks in the stock market.
Everything has been worth it.
The reason why he confessed this to Liu Dehua was mainly to reassure him: "Hua Zai! Don't worry too much. We pay more attention to Bingku's future than Tang Zheng. So there is no need for anything to be done in a crooked way and to be promoted openly and honestly. This
If I go public through a backdoor listing, I won’t have your Bingku. IPO must be completed within three years, only then can we tap out the maximum value.”
"I understand. This is a long-term business."
"Yes! It's your business from now on, building a new brand!"
"..."
While joking, the restaurant served a piece of garlic bread, followed by a piece of Mediterranean paella for each person.
"Eh? Qingqing, don't save money for me?"
"Hey." Jiang Qingqing shook her little head, "I know you have a good appetite, but there are still many, many more to come. Brother Hua and I both have to stay in shape, and it depends on how you devour it! Hehehehe."
Li Yuan finally understood that Xiao Nizi was making mischief again. The warehouse should be full of fish and meat today?
But it doesn’t matter if it’s a waste, they just continue chatting:
"Brother Yuan, judging from their reaction today, it seems that they are very popular? You won't really win the grand prize, right?"
"There is hope! Regardless of the big prize or small prize, there should be one!" Seeing the audience's reaction today, Li Yuan was also relatively optimistic.
Liu Dehua was also very happy: "In that case! I will wait until the closing ceremony. I was planning to go back. I will return soon and the schedule is almost full."
"That's the best. If you can win the award, Hua Zi, your merits will be considered complete."
"Then aren't we?" Jiang Qingqing was eager to take credit.
"You should be, but I'm not sure. It's difficult to make money at the box office in Hong Kong. Hua Zai must be very knowledgeable about this, right?"
Liu Dehua laughed.
At that time, he and Jacky Cheung starred in "Carmen in Mong Kok", which was the film directed by Wong Kar-wai. Deng Guangrong was fooled into investing 40 million, thinking that the dream cast would make a lot of money.
Unexpectedly, the film received rave reviews, but... Hong Kong people really don't like art films!
Deng Guangrong was so angry that he vomited blood! Vomiting blood here is not an adjective, but he was sent directly to the hospital! He could only break his teeth and swallow them! (laughing and crying)
Of course, Jacky Cheung’s performance in this movie later became a variety of emoticons, which also became a big trend in the Internet era! (Laughing and crying)
One thing to say is that a niche art film like this is really not suitable for the small market of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Since the total investment in "Slumdog Millionaire" has reached 51 million, there is no way to recoup the cost in the near future.
"Hua Zai, what are your plans for the past few days?"
"Oh! You and A-Qing go and do your own business. I have my own arrangements, so I won't disturb you anymore. Haha."
"..."
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Once again, I stepped onto the red carpet of the closing ceremony. But this time, I met the crew of "Happy Together", as well as the Sunglasses King, Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Kwan Shu-yi and others.
"Nice to meet you, Brother Yuan. I have long admired your name!" Leslie Cheung joked after Andy Lau's introduction. While the others were dull, Leslie Cheung's personality was very cheerful.
Thinking of his brother's future, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel a little regretful: "I've read the newspaper. You guys are very vocal about winning the award this time? Especially Director Wang?"
"Isn't it the same for you?"
"Then we'll win the prize together. I'll arrange the celebration banquet. Can we open the champagne together?"
"Isn't it your Tang Zun red wine?"
Li Yuan laughed: "I promise you are not a bully Mi Qingye!"
Everyone couldn't help laughing. Even a few women laughed so hard...
After greetings, the award ceremony officially began. In the past few days, since the daytime was boring anyway, Li Yuan and Jiang Qingqing watched a lot of participating films.
It feels like... how should I put it? I am running on the evil path of European and American art, but I have not grasped the essence of European and American art - political correctness!
Just speak plainly!
Anyway, in the current European and American art films, the fabrics on the body have become embellishments, and the plots have become extremely weird. In addition to constantly fighting fungi, only the dark and disgusting parts are left?
Therefore, those European and American creators have not yet figured out political correctness. What is LTGB, what is single mother, what is bottom humanity...
On the contrary, "Happy Together" and "Slumdog Millionaire", these two films are relatively normal. And they have captured the core content of political correctness. The possibility of winning awards is relatively high.
Sure enough, as the awards were awarded one after another, some people in the audience were happy and some were worried. Finally, several heavyweight awards were awarded.
As expected, Wong Kar-wai won the Silver Palm for Best Director for "Happy Together". As the remaining awards became fewer and fewer, Li Yuan and the others became more and more excited.
"...Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire, and..."
When they heard that the award presenter read their video, the three of them fell into ecstasy and hugged each other tightly.
"Yuanzi, congratulations to you!"
"This is what we worked together to get. Haha."
"Yuanzi, are we the Palme d'Or?"
"Of course! Who the hell looks down on us? Hahaha!"
"..."
When he got to the stage, Li Yuan was surprised to find that the Palme d'Or this time was actually a three-yolked egg? There were actually three best films?
This is a bit funny. Does the Cannes Film Festival still need fame? But... it’s none of my business. As long as you get it, who will care about other people?
In his acceptance speech, Li Yuan did not express himself freely and gave a formal thank you. It was because of the previous interview that he had some scruples.
However, when he stepped down, the on-site interview still did not let him go:
"Li, congratulations to you, congratulations on winning the Palme d'Or."
"Thanks."
"You should be the richest award-winning director in history, right?"
"Uh... there should be Mr. Hughes, right? He was once the richest man in the world."
"Wow! Do you also want to challenge the world's richest man?"
Li Yuanzhen was a little impatient. It was a film festival, but why was he interested in how much it cost?
"Haha. This is not my goal. My goal is to create miracles."
"What miracle? Like you getting the Palme d'Or?"
"That's right! But I can reveal here that the new miracle will definitely shock the world!"
"Wow! It's really exciting. Then we'll be waiting for your news."
"Thanks!"
"..."
…
Everyone who heard Li Yuan's bold words laughed it off.
What kind of world-shaking miracle could there be? Could it be the cloned sheep a few days ago? It's nothing more than an arrogant young man who, after several successes, started talking nonsense.
Having said that, this is understandable. After all, Li Yuan's achievements are not easy...
When Li Yuan returned to the audience, he greeted Jiang Qingqing with a warm hug: "Brother Yuan, hahaha, I'm so happy. I wonder if they will agree to show it when I get home?"
Li Yuan smiled: "It's better to keep a low profile for the time being!"
