Chen Jiao didn't understand this, but Tao Cen knew it very well.
She has been in the entertainment industry for so many years, it is impossible that she does not have this kind of vision. If she had stopped Jiang Se at that time, it would most likely cause Cesare to be disgusted and become alienated from him.
"Secondly, even if I give in temporarily, it will make Cesare feel good about me. It's only for the duration of a movie. Don't forget that Cesare and I have an appointment to have lunch together."
Retreating at the right time does not mean that she has really given up the opportunity. On the contrary, Jiang Se's behavior made Tao Cen somewhat suspicious that she was not simply here to grab his position, but was deliberately showing her relationship with Cesare in front of everyone to get on the news.
Tao Cen remembered the method she used to grab the role in "The Lost City" two years ago. It is very likely that the friendly relationship between her and Cesare, which she had maintained with great difficulty, would collapse because of Jiang Se's actions today.
After explaining these two sentences, Chen Jiao could see that Tao Cen was already a little unhappy, so she naturally didn't dare to say anything more, nor did she dare to mention calling Luo Yin to complain. Finally, she became quiet.
"Brave girl, aren't you afraid that if you come over to say hello to me, I will ignore you and the media will write nonsense about you?"
The movie has already started. In this theater that can accommodate a thousand people, a movie directed by a Spanish director is playing. Cesare's eyes are on the movie, but he turns his head to talk quietly with Jiang Se.
"Don't be afraid." Jiang Se shook his head and said with a smile: "You still have a copy of "Prisoner" in my hand. If I were a kidnapper, this should be considered my hostage."
Her humorous metaphor made Cesare laugh out loud, but it was soon drowned out by the sound of the movie. He nodded:
"The Prisoner is indeed an important collection of mine. You have grasped my weakness. Why should I refuse to greet you? But I am still very curious about why you chose to come to see me today."
When he asked this question, Jiang Se turned to look at him. The great director had his arms folded across his chest, and his attention seemed to be still attracted by the movie, but Jiang Se knew that he should have paid some attention to her and was really waiting for her answer.
"It's because of the news exposed by the media when we met in the capital the year before. I believe this has a certain impact on our friendship." Jiang Se mentioned the incident bluntly at this time. She did not avoid talking about it, but chose to explain it to Cesare at this time:
"After I know this, you may have a very bad impression of me." So she chose this time to meet Cesare.
Jiang Se did this not out of impulse, nor was she trying to intimidate Tao Cen. Instead, she wanted to use this action to explain the situation when their meeting was exposed.
If she really wanted to use this incident to hype herself up, she could have used a more upright way, just like today, she could have chosen to greet Cesare openly in front of the media and people in the film industry, instead of necessarily using the low-brow method she used back then.
Cesare was a smart man. Jiang Se didn't need to explain some things to him too clearly. She just mentioned them briefly and didn't mention them again.
"But you see, I'm not that kind of person." Jiang Se said this, and Cesare nodded slightly:
"Yes."
He is a smart man who is good at controlling the situation. Jiang Se quickly changed the subject:
"In fact, the reason I came here today is that I hope to have the honor of inviting you to watch the movie I acted in and give me some advice. You know, it is a rare opportunity to get advice from a great director like you."
Hearing this, he turned around and asked with a smile:
"Indeed I have such a plan. Recently, The Devil has been highly regarded. I have also read the interview about this movie in Movie Talk. The magazine gave a very high evaluation of The Devil." He said honestly, "This makes me very interested."
He smiled and turned around:
"Besides, we are friends, Jiang. I admire your character very much. You are a brave and smart girl. I should apologize to you for the change of plan at the last minute."
After China exposed the news of his dinner with Jiang Se that day, Cesare left China. Although he was busy shooting a new movie afterwards and had no contact with Jiang Se, as Jiang Se said, he had "Prisoners" in Jiang Se's hands.
He had a very good impression of Jiang Se, a friend who shared some of his interests, and later asked about her news.
She was considered a very famous actress in China at that time, and was at the peak of her popularity. However, she did not break the original agreement between her and him because of her sudden departure without saying goodbye.
Even though he temporarily changed the agreement between him and Jiang Se and gave the exotic role in "The Lost City" to Tao Cen, Jiang Se insisted on her promise. Even after knowing that she had no hope of getting the role, she did not complain or come to explain to him. Instead, as she had agreed with him, she joined the school's archaeological internship team, left the entertainment industry for nearly half a year, and honestly studied archaeological knowledge.
Such qualities are quite rare, and are the real reason why Cesare had a better impression of Jiang Se.
She did not do things perfunctorily. During the archaeological internship that year, she won the recognition of the professor with her excellent results. She is a person with outstanding character and integrity.
Even today, after the two met again, she inadvertently proved her innocence by being late, which was far more practical than crying and panicking.
This is a very smart girl, good at grasping people's hearts and honest. She doesn't seem like someone who was born in this era. She is consistent in her words and deeds and is respectable.
So when Cesare talked to her, he seriously mentioned their relationship as friends, which was more important than the definition of partners.
In the theater, Jiang Se heard Cesare's sincere words, pursed his lips, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"What if I said I was glad for your last-minute change of plans?"
After Jiang Se finished speaking, Cesare turned his head in surprise and shifted his attention from the movie to Jiang Se. Jiang Se also looked at him sideways:
"In fact, it's a pity to miss the opportunity of "The Lost City", but what if I say that I'm more interested in "Prisoners" that you want to adapt to the screen?" When she brought up this topic, Cesare's brows gradually frowned.
He had a good impression of Jiang Se because of the movie "Prisoners", so he could give her the role in "The Lost City" within his power, but this little bit of good impression was not enough to consider Jiang Se for the casting of "Prisoners" which he valued.
However, due to Tao Cen's interference, although Jiang Se lost the opportunity of "The Lost City", he gained more favor from Cesare. When Jiang Se mentioned that he was more interested in "Prisoners" in front of him, he hesitated and did not say anything. (To be continued)