Chapter 120: Is he a golden statue or a golden song?
The news that Li Chen was going to the Academy Awards caused heated discussions online.

This year's Academy Awards has become even more talked about.

Wen Jun also raised his glass in Hong Kong Island: Welcome Director Li Chen to the Academy Awards.

Many female stars left messages under Yang Siwei's blog.

"Siwei, if your boss needs a female companion, I can provide one."

"Qiao Qiao, you're thinking too much. Director Li has already answered me!"

"Sister Xun, the boss replied to you: I don't need it!"

"Tangtang, you're going too far! How can you ruin your own people's lives?"

In addition to Li Chen who expressed his intention to attend the Academy Awards, another famous director, Du Qifeng, who had a work nominated, remained unchanged in his original intention.

If you say you won’t come, then don’t come.

This made Wen Jun, the chairman of the Academy Awards, feel very embarrassed.

Li Chen did not focus on the Academy Awards, and the domestic entertainment media did not focus on the Academy Awards.

Instead, they all turned their attention to the upcoming auditions for "Thieves Gate".

But the Academy Awards just chose to show off, create topics, and even drag Rongchen Pictures into it.

What Li Chen didn't expect the most was that Miss Liu also came to do the cross-legged work.

First, the director of "Song of Everlasting Regret" Guan Jinpeng directly told the media: I heard that the best actress must be Zhou Xun
This sentence was like a bomb, which perked up the reporters who were worried about the lack of explosive news to save the market.

Now everyone knows that Li Chen is one of the award presenters for Best Actress, and Zhou Xun is the strongest competitor.

Zheng Xiuwen, who is also a competitor, is the heroine of Guan Jinpeng's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".

Guan Jinpeng's remarks undoubtedly put Zhou Xun and the Academy Awards jury in the spotlight.

Reporters called Rongchen Pictures and the Academy Awards jury to ask how they viewed Guan Jinpeng's remarks.

The chairman and vice-chairman of Hong Kong Island, Wenjun and Chen Jiashang, both took the initiative to come forward and clarify that nothing had happened.

On the domestic entertainment side, Yang Siwei responded in a neutral tone.

But it didn't quench their thirst at all, and the entertainment reporters targeted Li Chen.

Only when Li Chen speaks up will the topic be ignited.

The entertainment reporters were hanging around downstairs of Jinxiu Mingzuan Building like plainclothes police officers.

Li Chen stood in front of the French window with his hands in his pockets, looking at the people downstairs, shaking his head and chuckling.

"It's really pitiful, Siwei. Tell someone to get them some hot water so they don't get sick from the cold."

"Boss, you are so careless. They are blocking you! It's all because of those troublemakers from Hong Kong Island. I really suspect they did it on purpose."

Everyone knows that Rongchen Pictures is the most popular company in the domestic entertainment industry right now.

As long as it is promoted, it will be on the entertainment headlines for two days.

No one can tell whether these people in the Hong Kong circle are playing a double game.

She is trying to take advantage of her boss' popularity and create topics for the Academy Awards.

In Yang Siwei's own opinion, what kind of shit is "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow"?

There is no climax and no undercurrent. The whole play is bland than plain water.

The heroine Zheng Xiuwen gave her the feeling of screaming hysterically from beginning to end, and her acting skills were not discernible at all.

The most important thing is that Zheng Xiuwen, whose main job is a singer, was played by three actor-level actors as supporting roles by the producers.

That's just asking for trouble, so it's understandable that the film was criticized heavily upon its release.

This is also one of the reasons why Li Chen does not want to respond to Guan Jinpeng's remarks.

I heard that Zheng Xiuwen became depressed while filming "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".

"The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" failed both in terms of reputation and box office.

Zheng Xiuwen was scolded the most.

For this reason, he turned down all work and paid a lot of liquidated damages.

Why should you rub salt into other people's wounds?

Yang Siwei's phone rang. As soon as he answered it, he was petrified after listening for a few seconds.

"Boss, Yifei seems to be participating in the Academy Awards as well?" Yang Siwei said in disbelief.

"What nonsense! How could I not know that she was going to participate in the Academy Awards?"

"No, it's real, look!" Yang Siwei handed the phone to Li Chen.

At first glance, it was the list of stars of the 25th Academy Awards reported by Hong Kong media.

In addition to Shuang Qiao, Zhang Ziyi, Mei Ting, Zhou Xun and others, there are also mainland stars.

The most eye-catching are undoubtedly the three big words "Liu Yifei".

Without saying a word, Li Chen picked up his phone and called Miss Liu.

As soon as the call was connected, Miss Liu seemed to know that Li Chen would call.

He smiled and said, "Are you surprised? I'll keep you company, so you don't have to fight alone!"

It seems to be true. Li Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Why did you suddenly decide to go to the Academy Awards?"

This is totally unlike Miss Liu's style. She doesn't like hype or noise.

I don't have work on weekdays, so I spend most of my time either petting my cat, walking my dog, or reading novels or scripts.

I would never agree to go to the Academy Awards.

This year's Academy Awards organizing committee is trying to save the market.

We invite big-name stars and directors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, as well as winners of the Academy Awards.

Miss Liu, now the most popular young star in the domestic entertainment industry, was also among the invited guests.

"It's all because of you, otherwise I wouldn't have gone. I don't have any works, so if I went, people would inevitably talk about me."

Li Chen felt warm in his heart: "Actually, if you don't want to go, there's no need to force yourself. They are just a bunch of country bumpkins. I don't care about them at all."

"I have already replied to them. What's the point of saying this now?" Miss Liu's voice changed a little.

"Haha, okay, okay, it's good to have you around, so I don't have to show off my affection to others!"

"That's better. I won't tell you anymore. Call me at night and be more self-disciplined!"

Li Chen hung up the phone with a smile.

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "Boss, I really didn't mean to listen."

Li Chen raised his hand to interrupt Yang Siwei: "Since Xixi has agreed, then it's just right to promote Those Years in Hong Kong during those two days."

Yang Siwei nodded and said, "No problem, boss. Those Years has already opened an official Sina website. Fans of the original novel, Yifei, and your fans are very enthusiastic."

In fact, it’s mainly because there are too many fans of the original novel and Liu Yifei.

Compared with the first two, his boss's fans are completely negligible.

Of course, fans of the original novel can also be considered fans of his boss.

Li Chen released the Jinxiu Mingzhuan, but was still surrounded by reporters.

"Director Li, Guan Jinpeng said that Zhou Xun has been chosen as the Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Do you have anything to say?"

"Director Li, Liu Yifei and you announced that they would be participating in the Academy Awards right after each other. Was this an appointment that had already been made?"

"Director Li, will you still attend the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Hundred Flowers Film Festival this year?"

Li Chen's two assistants protected Li Chen and called out, "Everyone make way, everyone make way."

"Please reply, Director Li!" The entertainment reporters' life-threatening microphones have always been inseparable.

Li Chen replied as he walked: "I have nothing to say about the Academy Awards. Mr. Wenjun and Director Chen Jiashang have already responded."

"You guys go ask Red Star House about Yifei. I just found out about that, too."

"If I have free time, I will go to the Magic City Film Festival and Baihua. Thank you, please make way."

After finally getting on the bus, the entertainment reporters were greatly disappointed. It was the same as saying nothing.

It's very different from Li Chen's previous style.

"What should I do? I waited for so long in vain. Li Chen's replies cannot even be polished!" an entertainment reporter said to himself.

Several colleagues looked at this new face as if he were an idiot and no one paid any attention to him.

A group of entertainment reporters scattered and went back to write.

Li Chen’s reply was posted online that evening.

"Li Chen never mentioned the Hong Kong Film Awards, which seems to indicate that Zhou Xun has been chosen as the winner of the Hong Kong Film Awards."

"Li Chen has changed his sharp style? Maybe the reason is just as Guan Jinpeng said."

Yang Siwei was so angry when he saw these entertainment reporters making random guesses.

She was aware of her boss's attitude.

It's not because of Zheng Xiuwen's condition. To use her boss's words: The Hong Kong Film Awards are not the Golden Melody Awards. If the Best Actress award is given to Zheng Xiuwen, it would be a pre-determined decision!
One sentence can shut these people up.

Yang Siwei immediately called Zhou Xun again.

"Sister Xun, don't think too much. There is a reason why the boss didn't speak up for you."

Yang Siwei repeated what Li Chen had said to her.

Zhou Xun smacked his lips and said on the phone: "I didn't expect that Director Li is quite a man. Don't worry, I won't think too much about it."

"Although I also want to win the Best Actress award, I already have a Silver Lion, so I have a good attitude and I am ready to go."

Many people were surprised by Li Chen's reaction, even Liu Dehua called Li Chen.

He and Zheng Xiuwen are good friends, and he is really afraid that Li Chen will implicate Zheng Xiuwen because of Guan Jinpeng's remarks.

After all, Zhou Xun is now Li Chen's artist. Based on his understanding of Li Chen, he is the typical person who helps his relatives but not others.

"This is not like your usual style, Li Chen." Liu Dehua said with a smile on the phone.

"Forget it. If I really say something, Brother Hua, your good friend will inevitably be implicated. She is miserable enough." Liu Dehua was stunned. He didn't expect that Li Chen would consider this reason.

After two or three seconds of silence, Liu Dehua sighed and said, "I thank you on her behalf."

"She is really not well. She locked herself in the house and refused to go out even if someone called her."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Why thank me? I just didn't say anything! In fact, Brother Hua, you can tell her that there is no need to do this."

“The biggest responsibility for the failure of a film lies with the producer and director.”

"You forced her to play a role that she is not suitable for at all. She herself does not choose the script, and the actors she plays with are all talented actors."

"That's destroying people!"

Liu Dehua responded with a wry smile, Li Chen was right.

However, if Sammi heard what Li Chen said, her nervousness would probably be relieved a little.

That afternoon, Liu Dehua forced Zheng Xiuwen to come out for afternoon tea.

I spent a whole afternoon, ignoring the paparazzi's arrangements, just to help my friend get over his inner demons as soon as possible.

"Did he really say that?" Zheng Xiuwen breathed a sigh of relief.

When she saw what Guan Jinpeng said, she was really afraid that the man from the mainland would be merciless and judge her acting skills in "The Song of Everlasting Regret" again.

Given Li Chen's current status and influence in the industry, if one were to comment on her, it would be the final word on the negative comments online.

In fact, she was scared to death these two days and was in a very nervous state.

Unexpectedly, Hua Zai insisted on asking her out today, which gave her peace of mind.

"Sammi, how could I lie to you? If you don't believe me, I will introduce you to each other at the Academy Awards and you can ask him in person." Liu Dehua said with a smile.

"It's not that I don't believe you. It's said that he is young and never shows mercy when he speaks. I didn't expect that he would let me go this time!"

Zheng Xiuwen's face was still as pale as paper. No one knew how much suffering she endured while filming "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow".

She was thin to begin with, and just losing weight is something that not everyone can bear.

Liu Dehua added: "Li Chen is a wise man. He knows the discord between Mr. Yang and Mr. Xiang."

"It's hard to say whether Guan Jinpeng's words were his own idea or someone else's."

Liu Dehua also admired Li Chen's sophistication and saw through the mystery behind it at a glance.

"The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" was produced by Ying Huang. The chairman of the Academy Awards, Wen Jun, and Wang Jing are good friends and are both considered Xiang Sheng's people.

Zheng Xiuwen was just a cannon fodder, no one cared whether she lived or died.

The box office of "Lost in Thailand" was fixed at 2.78 million, which is a very enviable number.

You know, the cost of "Lost in Thailand" was just over 2000 million.

The celebration party for "Lost in Thailand" was held at Kempinski Hotel.

Countless celebrities and film and television company CEOs attended the event that night.

Whether it was for the sake of Li Chen and Wang Changtian's face, or for Xu Zheng's title of new director of the 200 million club, they had no reason not to come.

Xu Zheng is the absolute protagonist tonight, and his wife Tao Hong is also wearing a gorgeous red evening dress.

Li Chen and Wang Changtian were chatting while holding glasses of wine.

"Brother, do you feel jealous seeing him thrive in such an occasion?" Wang Changtian said with a smile.

Li Chen raised his eyes and glanced at Wang Changtian and said with a smile: "I think you want to ask me if I care about Xu Zheng being recruited by someone else, right?"

Wang Changtian paused and said with a smile: "Is there any need to ask? I know it by looking at your expression."

Li Chen turned to look at Xu Zheng, but Xu Zheng was walking towards Wang Changtian and him with two people.

Li Chen felt amused. He didn't notice when these two people came.

It seems that Xu Zheng invited him himself.

"Director Wang, Director Li, I'd like to introduce a friend to you two."

Xu Zheng, dressed in a black suit, with a shiny head and bright eyes, pointed at the two people beside him.

There was a man and a woman, and Li Chen recognized the woman as Jing Tian at first sight.

A pair of big black eyes stared at Li Chen curiously.

"This is Lu Zheng from Xingguang Canlan Film and Television, Mr. Lu."

Xu Zheng was about to introduce Wang Changtian and Li Chen.

Lu Zhengyi waved his hand and said, "Director Xu, there's no need to introduce me. If I didn't know Director Wang and Director Li, how could I be in the film and television industry?"

Lu Zheng took the initiative to extend his hand to Li Chen and said, "Lu Zheng."

Li Chen also stretched out his right hand and said only two words: "Li Chen."

Lu Zheng has very strong hands, probably because he used to be a soldier, as there are calluses on his palms.

Lu Zheng shook hands with Wang Changtian again, then pointed at Jing Tian beside him and smiled.

"This is Jing Tian, ​​an artist from our company. Please take good care of me in the future."

Jing Tian, ​​who has a round face but doesn't look fat, excitedly stretched out his hands and introduced himself: "Director Li, hello, I'm Jing Tian, ​​you can just call me Tian Tian."

Li Chen shook hands with her, but he didn't expect Jing Tian's palms to be wet. It seemed that she was too nervous.

"Finally, I meet a heroine who can make our Director Xu distracted from his main job." Li Chen said with a smile.

Jing Tian blushed, and Lu Zheng came to the rescue, saying, "Director Li, you are joking. These are just rumors on the Internet. Director Xu is not easy to invite."

This was the first time Li Chen met Lu Zheng.

The feeling Lu Zheng gave him was one of confidence, so confident that he was conceited.

When they met for the first time, he asked Li Chen and Wang Changtian to take care of Jingtian, but the tone of his words gave people a sense of unquestionableness.

It feels very similar to talking to Han Sanping.

"I saw the casting conditions for the female lead in Director Li's film 'The Thieves' a while ago. If Tiantian didn't have any martial arts skills, I would really like to recommend Tiantian to give it a try." Lu Zheng said with a smile.

Xu Zheng also smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Lu told me about this and hoped that I could help. I said that no one could do what Director Li did."

Li Chen frowned slightly, wondering if these two were playing a double game and asking him for a role.

It would be fine if Lu Zheng didn’t know the inside story, but Xu Zheng didn’t know what was going on between him and Liu Yifei?
Even if Miss Liu hadn't happened, I would never have given it to Jingtian.

Jing Tian is a complete amateur now, but she won the leading female role in "Thieves" as soon as she debuted.

I'm afraid Li Chen's rumored girlfriend will have to be replaced soon.

"It seems that Mr. Lu is not only targeting the music industry. He has other intentions in hiring Director Xu." Wang Changtian said meaningfully.

Li Chen knew it all without Wang Changtian telling him.

I'm afraid Jing Tian's debut film "Anaconda" will start filming this year, and it may already be in preparation.

Lu Zheng smiled and said without hiding anything: "Boss Wang is right. My plan for Tiantian is to develop in the fields of film, television and music. The MV is just a springboard."

Li Chen glanced at Jing Tian standing beside him and kindly reminded him, "Boss Lu, don't take too big a step. It's not a good thing to force newcomers to grow in the long run."

"Hahaha, I appreciate Director Li's kindness." Lu Zheng laughed.

Many people were attracted by Lu Zheng's laughter.

They all looked towards Li Chen, curious about who this girl was and who Lu Zheng was. It seemed that he was very familiar with Director Li.

"Tao, who are those two people next to Director Xu?" Yin Xiaotian asked.

Weng Hong also looked at Tao Hong curiously.

Tao Hong did not hide it and said with a smile: "Mr. Lu, the boss of Xingguang Canlan Film and Television, and his company's artist Jing Tian, ​​are the ones who asked Lao Xu to shoot the MV."

"So that's how it is, Tao. Your husband is a big director now. If you come across a good role, don't forget your old classmates!" Yin Xiaotian said with a smile.

Tao Hong heard these words no less than twenty times in one night.

She finally understood what it meant when one person's success brings prosperity to the whole family.

Many people used to call her by her name, but now when they meet her they call her Sister Hong!

In the past, everyone called her husband "Mr. Xu", but now everyone calls him "Director Xu".

Only I can call myself Lao Xu.

Yin Xiaotian just took the initiative to approach Li Chen.

Li Chen was not too fond of him.

After the celebration banquet, Xu Zheng thanked Li Chen eloquently.

He said that without Director Li's appreciation, there would be no Director Xu today.

No one could help but give him a thumbs up for what he said.

A black Mercedes was driving in the night of Beijing.

"Uncle Lu, I feel like Director Li doesn't like me very much?"

"It doesn't matter, Tiantian. Without Zhang the butcher, will we still eat hairy pigs?" Lu Zheng said confidently.

He also noticed Li Chen's attitude towards Jing Tian. He couldn't say that he disliked him, but he didn't try to get close to him either.

She always calls Tiantian Miss Jing, and the sense of distance is obvious.

Neither Li Chen nor Wang Changtian took Jing Tian and Lu Zheng too seriously.

As the saying goes, good words cannot persuade a damned ghost. Since Lu Zheng won't listen to Li Chen, just let him do whatever he wants.

There are more and more gossips about the Academy Awards, and the Oscars will soon reveal the answers.

But all this can hardly steal the spotlight from the audition for "Thieves".

Starting from nine o'clock in the morning, there are countless luxury cars downstairs of Jinxiu Mingzuan.

Big-name stars drive luxury cars, while unknown artists take taxis.

The entertainment reporters had been waiting downstairs of Jinxiu Mingzuan early in the morning.

(End of this chapter)