Chapter 1741 - 844: Break’s Over, Back to Work_2

Chapter 1741: Chapter 844: Break’s Over, Back to Work_2

Zhou Yun listened to Wui Chunyu’s rant, feeling amused yet helpless.

"Actually, he’s recommended himself to quite a few friends, but he never mentions it. Sigh, that’s just his personality, can’t be helped." Wui Chunli said, "Everyone in the family knows he’s a big director. In the past, they often came to him for help with various things; those who didn’t perform well academically asked him for advice, wanting to enter the industry and become a celebrity. This kind of situation isn’t rare, every family is like this, but he speaks bluntly and isn’t tactful, easily offending relatives. Eventually, people began to visit him less and less."

Zhou Yun recalled being on the filming set of Dingfengbo, where Cong Lan was indeed not a gentle-tempered director.

However, Zhou Yun didn’t find him aggressive.

He was just a very straightforward person, saying what he meant, direct and blunt.

"Previously, he offended some people due to his tough personality, which made it difficult for his films to win awards. There are people suppressing him." Wui Chunli said, "It was precisely when he directed the film you acted in, Dingfengbo, that he faced severe suppression in those years. The companies he used to collaborate with frequently stopped working with him. After directing Dingfengbo, some interested parties fueled the flames, spreading rumors that he had lost his touch and was outdated."

When Dingfengbo aired, there were indeed many hater comments.

However, Zhou Yun didn’t know that some of those comments were directed at Cong Lan.

Zhou Yun: "I always thought that someone as esteemed as Director Cong Lan wouldn’t encounter such problems."

"Oh dear, these kinds of things never shortage. You surely have faced them too; as long as you stand higher than others, someone will want to take you down." Wui Chunli pursed her lips, "Old Cong has slowed down a lot with film production in the past two years. Many believe he’s gotten old and his energy can’t keep up. In fact, every project he pushes forward faces some resistance. Didn’t Song Chi have a project seeking out Old Cong to direct this time? Old Cong specifically told Song Chi that inviting him to direct would face some obstacles."

Zhou Yun said: "Song Chi surely wouldn’t care about it. Someone like Director Cong Lan should be a pillar of our industry. Collaborating in a film with him allows other creators to learn a lot, deeply benefiting us—not just for a film’s sake."

Wui Chunli nodded: "You and Song Chi are good children. When we old friends gather, everyone gives you both thumbs up. I’m very happy; you two aren’t the type to become arrogant after achieving fame. Actually, being conceited is the norm. Who doesn’t get a bit arrogant after becoming famous? But you two are not, especially when I heard you readily agreed to help Ning Yao with overseas distribution for her movie Treasure, even when it’s at a loss—you’re really loyal."

"Sister Ning Yao and I are good friends. Actually, I’ve never done such a thing before. Sister Ning Yao said other companies aren’t optimistic and unwilling to do it, so I plucked up the courage to take it." Zhou Yun said, "Mainly because I’ve been in contact with overseas people these past years and met some foreign film distributors. Otherwise, I’d be powerless even if willing."

Wui Chunli: "That’s great. You have such resources and are willing to help others, they should learn from you."

Zhou Yun quickly shook his head and waved his hands.

At this time, Song Chi and Cong Lan finished chatting and came out.

Zhou Yun and Song Chi bid farewell to Cong Lan and his wife, and left.

Zhou Yun relayed the words Wui Chunli said to Song Chi.

Song Chi said: "Director Cong offended Jing Dongtian."

"Oh, him." Zhou Yun knew this person, where the Heart Inquiry crew of the Chinese Language Award faced coldness, he specifically apologized to Zhou Yun, leaving an impression of being a very gentle old gentleman.

"What exactly happened between them?"

"One year they competed for an award, causing an unpleasant incident, later Jing Dongtian won the award. Director Cong disgruntledly told the media Jing Dongtian snatched the award using improper means, calling Jing Dongtian a thief."

Zhou Yun’s eyes widened in shock.

These two had even such a story happen between them!

For a moment, Zhou Yun didn’t know what to say.

Alright.

It indeed seems incredible. Mainly because now both are already seniors. In the eyes of the younger generation, Jing Dongtian and Cong Lan have achieved success and high reputation, and shouldn’t need to fiercely compete for such things. Such a story occurring between them does feel quite abrupt.