Chapter 448 Zheng Tianming's Taunt
Chapter 448 Zheng Tianming's Taunt
Looking at the data comparison between the two films, Chen Le couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a complex emotion encompassing both feelings and reflection).
He knew that it was almost impossible for his "Journey to the East" to surpass "The Legend of Immortals".
However, Chen Le was not too discouraged.
After all, the film's budget is what it is; it's already quite an achievement that it was even released.
Thinking about this, Chen Le felt much better.
He shut down his computer, got up, and left the study.
At this moment, Su Xi had also gotten up and was preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
Seeing Chen Le come out of the study, Su Xi smiled slightly.
"Honey, you're up so early?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Le nodded.
"Yeah, I'm awake now, so I'll get up and check the movie data."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi's face showed a hint of worry.
"How's the data going?"
Chen Le didn't want Su Xi to worry, so he smiled slightly.
"Not bad, better than I expected."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She nodded, then called out into the room:
"Xin Xin, get up and have breakfast."
Soon, Xin Xin's response came from the room.
"Come right away."
Chen Le watched Su Xi's busy figure and felt a surge of emotion.
He walked to Su Xi's side and gently stroked her face.
"Honey, thank you for your hard work."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi was slightly taken aback, then a happy smile appeared on her face.
"It's not hard, this is what I should do."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le nodded slightly.
"Okay, then you should also take care to rest and not overwork yourself. Let's find a nanny after a while."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi smiled slightly.
"Don't worry, I know. You also need to take care of yourself and not overwork yourself."
Chen Le smiled slightly.
"it is good."
The two smiled at each other, and a sense of happiness filled the air.
At this moment, Xin Xin rubbed her sleepy eyes and came out of the room.
She looked at Chen Le and Su Xi, a sweet smile spreading across her face.
Good morning, Mom and Dad.
Upon hearing this, Chen Le and Su Xi simultaneously reached out and patted Xin Xin's head.
Good morning, Xin Xin.
Xin Xin yawned, then said to Chen Le:
"Dad, I want to watch cartoons."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"Okay, I'll go turn on the TV for you right away."
Chen Le walked into the living room and turned on the television.
To his surprise, the television broadcast was actually the press conference for Zheng Tianming's "Legend of Immortal Sealing".
In the video, Zheng Tianming, dressed in a sharp suit, stands in the center of the stage with a smug smile on his face.
He said to the reporters below the stage:
"My film, The Legend of Immortal Sealing, is definitely the most satisfying work I have ever done in my career. Both the plot and the special effects have reached the top level in China. I believe that this film will definitely bring everyone a different kind of visual feast."
At this point, Zheng Tianming changed the subject and continued:
"Some young directors these days become unexpectedly popular with one film and think they're so great, and that every film they make will be a hit."
"Actually, they were just lucky. Maybe they didn't even write the script for their last movie."
As soon as Zheng Tianming said this, the reporters in the audience started to discuss it.
They all knew that Zheng Tianming was alluding to Chen Le.
After all, Chen Le is a young director who became a sensation with his previous film, and his A Chinese Odyssey and Zheng Tianming's Legend of the Immortal were released on the same day.
Zheng Tianming is blatantly mocking Chen Le.
Chen Le, who was watching TV, immediately darkened his face upon hearing Zheng Tianming's words.
He never expected that Zheng Tianming would openly mock him at the press conference.
Although Zheng Tianming did not name names, it was clear to anyone with eyes that he was referring to Chen Le.
Su Xi also heard Zheng Tianming's words. She looked at Chen Le and said with some worry:
"Honey, don't take it to heart. I believe in your abilities. Journey to the East will definitely be just as good as The Legend of the Immortals."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le took a deep breath and shook his head slightly.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Although Chen Le said that, he was still a little uncomfortable inside.
After all, no one feels good being openly mocked like that.
However, Chen Le also understood that getting angry now was useless; only by using strength could he completely slap Zheng Tianming in the face.
Just then, Chen Le's phone suddenly rang.
He picked up his phone and saw that it was a call from Lin Tianxiong.
Chen Le answered the phone, but before he could speak, Lin Tianxiong's voice came from the other end:
"Mr. Chen, did you watch Zheng Tianming's press conference?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Le frowned slightly.
"I saw it. Why is he suddenly targeting me?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Tianxiong sneered.
"Isn't he just unhappy because 'A Chinese Odyssey' was released at the same time as his film? Mr. Chen, should we respond?"
Lin Tianxiong had obviously seen the press conference as well, and he was also very unhappy with Zheng Tianming's remarks.
After all, they are now in the same boat as Chen Le, and they feel bad when Chen Le is ridiculed.
Upon hearing this, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"Respond? Respond to what? He didn't name names. If we respond, wouldn't that be the same as admitting it?"
Lin Tianxiong was taken aback upon hearing this, but then he realized what was happening.
"Mr. Chen is right, I acted impulsively."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le nodded slightly.
"It's okay, I understand how you feel. However, we don't need to hold a grudge against Zheng Tianming. Let's just focus on promoting our movie."
Upon hearing this, Lin Tianxiong took a deep breath.
"Mr. Chen is right, I was too impulsive. So, what should we do next?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Le pondered for a moment, then said:
"Next, we will continue as planned and promote A Chinese Odyssey properly. As for Zheng Tianming's movie, we don't need to worry about it. Whether it's good or bad, the audience will judge for themselves."
Lin Tianxiong nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
After saying that, Chen Le hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Le took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He understood that arguing with Zheng Tianming now was pointless; only by using his strength could he truly slap him in the face.
At this time, Su Xi and Xin Xin had also finished their breakfast.
Xin Xin looked at Chen Le and asked curiously:
"Dad, who were you talking to on the phone just now?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"It's an uncle from the company. He has something to tell me."
Upon hearing this, Xin Xin nodded as if she understood, and then continued:
"Dad, I want to watch cartoons."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"Okay, I'll open it for you right away."
Chen Le turned on the TV and found Xin Xin's favorite cartoon.
Chen Le looked at Xin Xin and a smile appeared on his face.
He reached out and touched Xin Xin's head, asking softly:
"Xin Xin, do you want to go out and play?"
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