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Chapter 1157 - 798 worth (thank for tipping!)

Chapter 1157: 798 worth (thank for tipping!)

"Yun Xi, I’m going out for a bit."

"Do you need me to accompany you?"

After making a phone call, Yang Ni shook her head, smiled at Pei Yunxi, and the breakdown of negotiations with Wei Dongxu didn’t seem to have worsened her mood.

Indeed.

There’s nothing more painful than a dead heart.

When one path is completely blocked, leading to total despair, it might actually be a good thing.

Because when there’s no hope, there won’t be any further expectations, thus making one more resolute in pursuing other options.

"I’m already happy that you could come to Gangcheng. You’ve been busy filming movies all year, you probably haven’t been to Gangcheng for a long time, so take this opportunity to have a look around."

Pei Yunxi didn’t insist, nor did she ask Yang Ni what she was going out for; she was clear about her role in this situation.

As a friend, it’s enough to provide accompaniment and comfort when needed, not to overstep and meddle.

Yang Ni left.

Pei Yunxi didn’t take this opportunity to go shopping; instead, she stayed at the Peninsula Hotel, browsing the internet reviews of "That Blue Patch", especially the negative ones.

There are no perfect movies in the world.

Nor is there a lack of nitpickers.

The more popular one is, the more controversies arise.

This is also true for movies.

The global success of "That Blue Patch" inevitably led some to scrutinize its flaws.

Pei Yunxi is not a newbie; she can handle the criticism in the negative reviews; not everyone can be liked by all.

Compared to the domestic negative reviews, a piece of foreign news caught her special attention.

Someone pointed out that "That Blue Patch" was suspected of racial discrimination because there was not a single black actor in the entire movie.

This might go unnoticed in Shenzhou, but in the West, it’s a huge deal!

Thus, the news gradually fermented, and now some are even murmuring about boycotting "That Blue Patch" and demanding its removal.

After seeing the foreign public opinion, Pei Yunxi called Boss Jiang.

"Foreign media is accusing ’That Blue Patch’ of racial discrimination, have you seen it?"

She was straightforward.

"Uh, Felton told me."

Jiang Chen’s tone was relaxed.

"You should be aware of the Western political correctness; if public opinion continues to ferment, the situation might become quite severe."

Pei Yunxi cautioned.

The West’s freedom, democracy, and values of fairness and equality, are well known to all.

Thus, leading modern Hollywood movies to unconsciously "blackwash."

"Political correctness also serves capitalism; don’t forget the most important thing, the West operates under capitalism. If it were you, do you think the US dollars ’That Blue Patch’ brings in are more important, or so-called political correctness?"

"But you will offend black people."

"To avoid discrimination, one must first be confident. If there are no black actors in a movie and it’s perceived as discrimination, is this truly a form of minority rights, or an abuse of such rights?"

Jiang Chen spoke unhurriedly: "Besides, this wasn’t my directive; casting and filming were Felton’s responsibilities, and I believe he had his reasons, standing responsible for the film. Maybe ’That Blue Patch’ genuinely isn’t suitable for black actors."

"Do you know, Felton has a label in Hollywood," Pei Yunxi said after listening.

"What label?"

"He’s labeled as a ’racist’."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled wryly, taking it lightly: "I think this is definitely envying Felton’s talent."

Pei Yunxi fell silent.

In the West, which crazily admires political correctness, big Hollywood director Thomas Felton absolutely wouldn’t make such a basic mistake.

Not to mention a main role, arranging a minor, irrelevant supporting role should be no issue.

It can only show that this quirky, or rather, very unique, director is doing it on purpose.

In fact, he has employed black actors in his past works; perhaps it’s a case of backlash.

It’s like the respect for the elderly and love for the young in our country.

Some elderly exploit this social virtue for their own benefit.

It’s the same abroad.

Abusing privileges granted by society will ultimately lead to resentment from some people.

Thomas Felton, unconcerned with outside opinions, is probably such a pioneer of rebellion.

Yet our country lacks this "political correctness," so there shouldn’t be such a resistance to rules.

That is to say.

The man on the other end of the phone who lightly touched on this topic, unlike Thomas Felton, might really be somewhat...

Of course.

These things are better left unsaid, not suitable to be voiced directly.

No one is perfect.

It’s impossible to possess a saint-like universal benevolence.

A bit of personal dislikes is entirely normal.

Pei Yunxi didn’t think it was a big deal; on the contrary, she found it rather endearing.

From his perspective, as a capitalist, he should have abandoned his personal dislikes.

He is quite stubborn, indeed.

"Felton has already come forward to explain, and in the West, as long as you’re willing to spend money, all ’misunderstandings’ can be resolved."

Pei Yunxi couldn’t refute,

This statement is crass, but it’s indeed the most fundamental truth.

In a political system where campaign donations are legal and standard, there’s no problem money can’t solve.

If there is, then just spend more money.

"Felton is a principled filmmaker," Jiang Chen remarked.

Rather spend money than compromise in a movie.

That isn’t about having principles, it’s outright... stubbornness.

"You and Felton, indeed share the same path."