The Russian Santa Claus

The banquet was held in a magnificent hotel, where many celebrities from the film industry came to attend, making it a good opportunity for networking among industry insiders.

Even young directors and actors could use this opportunity to meet investors and patrons.

The organizers of the banquet were naturally the investors who were ready to make a mark in the film industry. They spared no expense for this lavish event, spending millions of dollars just to find suitable film projects.

This event also included segments where directors and renowned actors actively promoted the films they were currently shooting.

Today, Takayuki wore a very simple outfit. He searched for suitable clothes for half a day but couldn't find any, so he simply brought his everyday attire.

As for Ayame Tsukino, she wrapped herself up tightly as usual, looking like a beautiful girl with a bulky figure.

Takayuki didn't attract much attention, but Ayame Tsukino garnered quite a bit of attention from others. Part of it was due to her appearance, as Ayame Tsukino was not a common sight even in an industry filled with beautiful women.

She was a woman who combined both Eastern and Western aesthetics, similar to Tifa from Final Fantasy, but she lacked Tifa's imposing demeanor and formidable combat abilities.

"Takayuki, over here."

The two entered the venue with their invitations and scanned the room before hearing the voice of director Green.

Takayuki turned to look, and Green was surrounded by several people, enthusiastically waving his hand to welcome Takayuki.

Takayuki then led Ayame Tsukino towards them.

Among those with Green was the boss of the film company that provided funding.

This film company was called Monpress Film Company, and the boss was a friendly-looking sixty-year-old man with a beard named Tukalev. He resembled Santa Claus, always squinting and smiling as if nothing could make him angry.

He was originally a Russian businessman who had been operating in the United States for many years and had made a name for himself.

Besides the Santa Claus-like Tukalev, there were also a few guys whom Takayuki didn't recognize.

People in different cultural circles in this world were different from those in his previous life. This world had its own mature and powerful cultural background and genius-level cultural creators. One shouldn't underestimate them just because they looked unfamiliar.

As Takayuki approached, Tukalev showed a hearty smile and pulled Takayuki over. "Takayuki, my good friend! I'm glad you could make it. Come, let me introduce you to a few friends."

This Santa Claus-like Russian was quite enthusiastic. When they were negotiating the engine authorization earlier, he showed his generous character. He wanted to celebrate with vodka right after the negotiations, but Takayuki politely declined.

He had bid farewell to alcoholics who could get drunk from just a sip in this life.

There were also several actors and directors around Tukalev and Green, and their relationship seemed quite good.

After introducing Takayuki to everyone, Tukalev introduced Takayuki himself.

"Everyone, this is my new friend, Takayuki. He's the one who did the special effects for the new movie Green just mentioned."

The people greeted Takayuki one by one, and thus they got acquainted.

"Mr. Takayuki is the CEO of a game company? That's amazing! Video games are really popular lately, and they say you can make big money easily."

Several actors looked at Takayuki with envy.

Takayuki was young but already owned a game company. In the current context, his future was undoubtedly limitless.

Especially for two of the actresses who thought they were pretty, after sizing up Ayame Tsukino, they felt somewhat confident.

But Takayuki was clearly not interested.

He shook his head and said to them, "Game development is also full of challenges, and the risks are no less than making movies. It just seems hot right now."

Takayuki wasn't being modest. The game industry was just as competitive, with only a handful of companies making it big.

He just happened to have the advantage of being a transmigrator, with plenty of game ideas in his mind and able to avoid many detours. Other companies weren't as lucky.

Nowadays, there were plenty of game companies that went bust.

Then Takayuki changed the subject, "But if you're interested, we can collaborate on making games in the future."

"Us?" Several actors were surprised. What did movie stars have to do with making games? Did he mean they would help with endorsements and promotions?

An actress with a flamboyant demeanor immediately said enthusiastically, "That's no problem! Mr. Takayuki, you can give me the games you make anytime, and I'll promote them for free!"

Takayuki waved his hand and said, "It's not about promotion. You might actually have the opportunity to collaborate on making games in the future. In my opinion, games can develop towards filmization in the future."

Several people still didn't quite understand, as games hadn't developed to that extent yet. But it wasn't far off. The next era would soon enter the 3D age, and using celebrities' faces to make games was also a trend.

The conversation then turned to electronic games.

They all liked video games and enjoyed playing them during their leisure time.

Especially with the recent release of the GBC game console, they, who were usually busy with filming, had fewer opportunities to play console games. But taking out a GBC at any time could effectively relieve stress.

Among them were also several loyal Pokémon fans who loved the cute creatures in the game. Pokémon had started producing various peripheral products and selling them frantically, and the profits were not low. After all, it was hard to resist cute things.

But until now, they still didn't know that the young man in front of them was the CEO of the largest game company at the moment.

They still thought Takayuki was just the boss of a newly emerging game company.

This was quite common, but it wasn't common for a game company to also help with film special effects.

As they chatted, it was Green's turn to go on stage to promote.

He immediately became spirited, bid farewell to everyone, and went to the lectern. He was very excited to introduce to everyone the film he had just finished shooting, which had entered the post-production stage.

At the same time, he announced that the special effects for this film were assisted by the largest game company, Gamestar Entertainment, and the two sides would establish a deep cooperation in the future.