How can a director be a gigolo?

Chapter 71 Film and Television Base

Fortunately, Wang Xiaohao didn't have anything to do for the time being, and he also made a fortune.

The saying goes, "To not return home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes at night!"

Wang Xiaohao recalled how he was dumped by Wang Xiaoshuang years ago, and how he was ridiculed and gossiped about by many neighbors.

Ultimately, filled with resentment and indignation, he left his hometown to apply for the directing program, a scene that was both embarrassing and somewhat tragic.

He even thought that if he didn't make something of himself in his life, he would never go back to his hometown!

The last time I went back was to film a movie. Although I've become somewhat famous, I still don't have any money!

This time, he has money in his pocket and has won the Best New Director award at an international film festival. He's famous and wealthy, so he should be able to return home in glory!

Then, Wang Xiaohao returned to his hometown again.

After he returned this time, the people of Heyin County treated him much more politely than before.

After all, when Wang Xiaohao returned to his hometown last time, he was just a young director who had made one film and achieved some success.

This time, Wang Xiaohao has already won the Best New Director award at the César Awards.

In this day and age, this title is still quite prestigious.

This is especially true for a small place like Heyin.

At least, the news of Wang Xiaohao winning the award was broadcast on local television and newspapers.

Of course, more importantly, Wang Xiaohao filmed the movie in Heyin County, and the movie was called "The Beautiful Legend of Heyin County".

After the movie was released, it really gave Heyin County a good beating.

Although some leaders might secretly criticize Wang Xiaohao for portraying the local people in a negative light, etc.

However, most leaders, especially the top leaders, are still quite satisfied with Wang Xiaohao.

They believe that Wang Xiaohao really messed up Heyin County's plans!

In the film, Wang Xiaohao captured the beauty of Heyin County, not just the roads lined with plane trees, nor just the alleys and docks.

In many scenes, different landscapes of Heyin County appeared.

What was originally an ordinary place becomes exceptionally captivating under the magic of light and shadow in film.

As a result, the number of tourists visiting Heyin has increased significantly recently!

The county is already considering seizing this historic opportunity to boost tourism in the county.

Therefore, Wang Xiaohao, a meritorious official, was naturally given more attention by the authorities. After his return, he was given many honors, such as the title of Tourism Ambassador of Heyin County.

He also attended a variety of random meetings, some of which had nothing to do with Wang Xiaohao.

Various leaders met with him, had cordial conversations, and encouraged Wang Xiaohao to make better films and promote his hometown more.

Then the city government took Wang Xiaohao over, and he was again given various receptions and meetings.

City leaders even hinted, both openly and subtly, that Wang, it's only right that you film the beautiful scenery of your hometown county! But while you care about the county, don't forget about the city!

The city is also your hometown!

We can't show favoritism; if you have the chance in the future, don't forget to take some pictures of our city.

Our place is blessed with outstanding people and rich cultural heritage; it's a famous historical and cultural city!

Wang Xiaohao repeatedly agreed, saying that he would definitely not forget to serve the city if he had the opportunity in the future.

Then the leader laughed and said, "I won't make things difficult for you! I know it's not easy for you young directors either. The subject matter of a film mainly depends on the investors!"

However, the city is preparing to build a large film and television base, so you'll have to bring your film crew back to shoot more often in the future!

Finally, please do more to help the city's film and television base!

By the way, this is Mr. Jiang, the investor of the film and television base. You two should have a good chat!

That's how Wang Xiaohao met Jiang Moyan, the owner of Moyan Real Estate.

This boss, Jiang Moyan, looks quite ordinary. If it weren't for the introduction by a leader, Wang Xiaohao would never have guessed that this unknown boss could invest tens of billions and create such a large project.

A film and television base should require an investment of at least several billion yuan, right?

Wang Xiaohao didn't really know much about this.

Then Wang Xiaohao felt heartbroken. He had made tens of millions, but he was overjoyed and extremely happy. This President Jiang was capable of handling projects worth billions!

Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable!

Fortunately, this General Manager Jiang was quite polite to Wang Xiaohao, and warmly invited him to visit the film and television base to see the planning and construction progress, etc.

Although Wang Xiaohao didn't know what the other party was planning to do, he still went to Moyan Real Estate the next day as agreed to visit the construction plan of the film and television base.

At Moyan Real Estate, Wang Xiaohao learned that this film and television city was actually built in collaboration with one of the top directors in China.

This top-notch director was naturally someone Wang Xiaohao had secretly mocked—the arrogant and self-willed Director Cheng, whose skills had been steadily declining!

Of course, no matter how much they secretly criticize and ridicule, Wang Xiaohao's status is far inferior to that of others, both within the industry and in the eyes of ordinary people.

He's one of the top directors in China, and he'd be a very famous director even abroad.

Not to mention their family's long history of expertise, coupled with decades of experience in the business. Their reputation and status in the industry are far beyond what a newcomer like Wang Xiaohao could possibly achieve by trying to take advantage of them!

So even though they joked about it behind his back, Wang Xiaohao still felt a deep sense of respect when he heard the name of this great director!

Of course, when President Jiang mentioned collaborating with the renowned director Fang Cheng, he wasn't trying to suppress Wang Xiaohao. Rather, he was inviting Wang Xiaohao to become a shareholder!

Wang Xiaohao could only manage a wry smile: "President Jiang thinks too highly of me! Do I look like someone who could come up with that much money?"

Jiang Moyan smiled slightly. Of course, he knew that a newly famous director like Wang Xiaohao probably couldn't earn too much money yet.

He never intended for Wang Xiaohao to contribute any money; instead, he planned to give Wang Xiaohao a 0.5% stake.

The condition, of course, is that Wang Xiaohao helps the film and television base win more games and attract more film crews to shoot there in the future!

It was only then that Wang Xiaohao learned that Director Cheng was preparing to shoot a period epic, which was why he was collaborating with Jiang Moyan.

Jiang Moyan will invest in and build this film and television base, while Director Cheng's team will be responsible for designing the entire base.

Once the film and television base is built, Director Cheng will come and shoot that blockbuster!

Wang Xiaohao was no stranger to this type of cooperation.

In a parallel world in the past, Xie Jin, a renowned director of the fourth generation, wanted to film the epic epic "The Opium War." Hengdian built a film and television base for Xie Jin free of charge, which led to the creation of the famous Hengdian World Studios.

Later, Zhang Da-xu wanted to film "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils." Several locations, vying to have him film there, successively invested in Tianlong Film City, allowing Zhang Da-xu to film there free of charge!

Not to mention that the poet and director build a new city for every movie he makes!

Filming locations for top directors are rare resources and are sought after by countless tourist destinations!

Unfortunately, Wang Xiaohao is only just beginning to show his talent.

They don't even receive the treatment of top-tier directors!