Chapter 130 I’m Afraid You’ll Be Like Shu Qi For Half Your Life

It's different from the splendor of Liu Yifei's place.

Ren Zhonglun brought Li Chen to a private restaurant in Pudong, which was quiet in the bustling area.

A two-story small Western-style building.

The storefront is not big, but there is only one parking space at the door.

Li Chen and Ren Zhonglun got out of the car, and a young and beautiful cheongsam lady came to greet them.

"Mr. Ren, please come in."

Ren Zhonglun nodded slightly.

The cheongsam lady raised her eyes and saw clearly the friend who came with Director Ren.

He immediately smiled and said, "Director Li, welcome, please come in."

Ren Zhonglun said with a smile: "Li Chen, although you are not a star, you are more famous than a star. People know you wherever you go."

The cheongsam lady did not interrupt, but thought to herself that this was absolutely true.

Li Chen was helpless: "I can't help it. Being in the entertainment industry, it's better to have someone know you than to have no one care about you."

Ren Zhonglun smiled and said, "That's absolutely right."

The two of them went inside, and the cheongsam lady led them up to the second floor.

Li Chen took a casual look around and it was obvious that the decoration was thoughtful, simple yet not simplistic.

In the private room, the three-meter-long ebony table was polished to a shiny finish.

Li Chen and Ren Zhonglun sat down on the single sofa nearby.

The cheongsam lady poured tea for the two of them, bowed, and quietly left.

"How is it? The environment is pretty good, right?" Ren Zhonglun said with a smile.

"good."

"Try the premium Australian abalone in oyster sauce later. You won't be disappointed."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Ren, there is no need to spend so much money."

"Hahaha, it's my duty. If you feel embarrassed, then come over and be our judge."

"I knew this meal wasn't going to be that good."

Before Li Chen came today, he had guessed Ren Zhonglun's intention.

It's nothing more than seeing myself participating in the Academy Awards.

So I also want to make my own way to support the Shanghai International Film Festival in mid-June.

The president of the Cannes Film Festival also called him.

I hope he can serve as a member of this year's Cannes jury together with Hong Kong Island's King of Sunglasses.

However, Li Chen declined the offer. He visited all three European countries last year and he planned to take a break this year.

"How is it? You all went to the Academy Awards. We are at least an international A-level film festival. We will not disgrace your reputation as the Palme d'Or."

"Luc Besson and Feng Xiaogang are the chairman and vice chairman of the jury. If I had known you would participate in the Academy Awards, the vice chairman would have contacted you directly."

Li Chen thought for a moment before saying, "I can't answer you now. I'll know if I have time until the time comes."

Ren Zhonglun expressed his understanding as long as Li Chen didn't refuse.

The two chatted for a while, and then the waiter started serving the dishes. It was a one-on-one butler-style service.

After the dishes were served, they did not forget to do the half-squat ceremony.

During the meal, Ren Zhonglun mentioned the three scripts that Li Chen had just reviewed.

Li Chen didn't say anything definite, just said he would talk about it after returning to Beijing.

On the other side, Cai Yinong also got the information he wanted from Yang Siwei.

"So Young" has only confirmed the female lead, Yang Mi.

Cai Yinong smiled when he heard this: "Isn't this fate? Last year, Hu Ge and Yang Mi missed out on the chance to star in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. This year, we have a chance. Director Li can't reject us again."

Yang Siwei laughed and said, "That depends on my boss. I can't make the decision."

Cai Yinong rolled his eyes and said, "What about Yifei? You are so familiar with Hu Ge, so you can help Director Li with some support."

Liu Yifei has become somewhat accustomed to these people's jokes.

"Okay, but he's very opinionated, especially when it comes to casting. He's very ruthless."

"He may not listen to me."

Cai Yinong had heard of Li Chen's style.

I'm afraid the only special treatment given to Liu Yifei is special treatment.

It seems that others have not heard of such a big face.

There were rumors in the circle a while ago that when casting for "Thieves", Jiang Wen wanted to squeeze his old lover in, but Li Chen didn't give him any face. This is a good example.

"Of course, sister, don't you understand this?"

Yang Siwei thought to himself, if you were sensible, you shouldn’t have told Yifei about this.

Who do you think you are? You don't even know any rules.

It's really insincere of you to want to get the role with just empty talk.

In fact, it’s not that Cai Yinong doesn’t understand the rules, but she does understand the exchange of interests.

The key is that she doesn't have any resources that Director Li likes, so how can she exchange them?

The only way to save the country is to use favors to trap Liu Yifei.

The four of them were getting along fairly well until almost nine o'clock, when Liu Yifei smiled and said, "I guess Director Li won't be here."

Yang Siwei immediately followed up: "Mr. Cai, Hu Ge, it's getting late."

"Then let's stop here for tonight. Hu Ge, please see Yifei and Siwei off." Cai Yinong said with a smile.

Hu Ge stood up, Liu Yifei put on a mask and baseball cap, put on her coat, and waved goodbye to Cai Yinong.

After the three of them left the private room, Hu Ge said, "Yi Fei, stop talking. I'll see Director Li tomorrow and talk to him myself. Maybe it will be better."

Yang Siwei nodded and smiled: "You are much more honest than your boss."

The three said goodbye.

On the way back, Yang Siwei hinted that Tangren and Zhouyi have a youthful and fantasy style, which is different from Noon Sunshine.

It's still doing well now, but I don't know if "Crossing the Guandong" can make Noon Sunshine famous.

Let Noon Sunshine emerge as a rising star in the television industry.

Liu Yifei's phone ringing interrupted Yang Siwei's thoughts.

Yang Siwei said with a smile: "It's probably the boss, pick it up quickly."

Unexpectedly, Liu Yifei shook her head and said no, it was Liu's mother.

Yang Siwei didn't want to listen to the conversation between mother and daughter.

But Liu Yifei's inexplicable surprise really made her curious.

"Really? Mom?"

"Of course I'm going to do that. The company just called me and said their people have already arrived in Beijing. I'll meet with them tomorrow to see if there's any conflict in schedule."

"Yeah, then I'll wait for your news, Mom."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei's face was still full of happy smile.

"What are you so happy about, Yifei? Look how happy you are."

"I can tell you, but you have to keep it a secret."

Yang Siwei nodded, and Liu Yifei whispered in her ear.

Yang Siwei's eyes widened when he heard this, and he was also happy for Liu Yifei.

But then he frowned again, worried about schedule conflicts.

"Forget it, don't think about it. I'll see what the boss says when I meet her. This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

“Among all the Chinese directors, I’m afraid only this one can surpass the boss in terms of awards.” Yang Siwei sighed.

"If there is a conflict, the worst that can happen is that I can give "Thieves Gate" to someone else." Liu Yifei said with anticipation.

"My boss is so pitiful. Only you dare to say such a thing. You can say it!"

Returned to the Hilton Hotel where the crew of "Those Years" was staying.

Li Chen had just returned not long ago, and saw two people coming in, laughing as if they had eaten something that made them fall half a step.

"What's wrong? You're laughing like the Qiang Tribe's twin demons!"

Liu Yifei sat next to Li Chen with a smile on her face and took Li Chen's arm affectionately.

Yang Siwei sat opposite, just wanting to see the wonderful expression on his boss's face when he was abandoned by the boss's wife.

"Will you be angry if I don't play in "The Thieves"? " Miss Liu's voice is soft and crisp.

Li Chen said with a smile: "Why should I be angry? But at least there must be a reason, right?"

"Did someone drug our Miss Liu?" Li Chen thought to himself, could it be "The Forbidden Kingdom"? Not that fast?

Liu Yifei couldn't hide her thoughts: "Someone from Director Li An's company contacted Red Star House today."

Before Liu Yifei finished speaking, Li Chen shuddered.

Oh my god, this is not "The Forbidden Kingdom", it's "Lust, Caution"!
How could I have forgotten this? But when I thought about it for a moment, it seemed that Miss Liu and her daughter did not agree to Li An in the end.

Why are you so excited?

"What's wrong with you?" Miss Liu noticed that her boyfriend looked strange before she finished speaking.

Yang Siwei sat opposite and tried to hold back his laughter.

"It's okay. Keep talking. Is it because Li An has an offer for you to star in a movie? That's why he doesn't like my Palme d'Or and wants to climb the Oscar ladder?"

Having her thoughts exposed, Liu Yifei blushed and punched Li Chen: "It's not as bad as you say."

"I can shoot your drama anytime, but Director Li Min's drama is something you can only encounter once in a while."

Li Chen nodded and smiled: "That's right, I hope you can get what you want."

The more Li Chen thought about it, the funnier it became. He wondered what expression would appear on Liu's mother's face when she found out about the contents of the script and Li An's request.

"You agree?" Liu Yifei didn't expect it to be so smooth.

I'm planning on giving my boyfriend a good time tonight.

"Boss, why are you laughing so weirdly?"

"Yeah, your smile is so annoying!" Liu Yifei felt something was wrong and pouted.

Li Chen pinched Miss Liu's cheek lovingly: "I know this play of Li An."

"I'm afraid if you really want to act, you'll have to learn from Miss Shu Qi in Hong Kong for the rest of your life!"

When these words were spoken, both Yang Siwei and Liu Yifei were stunned.

"What do you mean?" Liu Yifei was a little angry.

"What it means is that you have to learn from her and put on the clothes you took off one by one."

"what"

Liu Yifei opened her lips slightly and Yang Siwei was stunned.

"Boss, you, you mean, that play is..."

"Yes, it's just what you thought."

Seeing Miss Liu still in a daze, Li Chen couldn't help but pinch her tender face again.

"Do you still want to act, Sissi?"

Miss Liu finally reacted, her eyes full of disbelief, her face flushed with shame, and she opened Li Chen's hand: "Disgusting! How do you know if it's true?"

In fact, when Liu Yifei said this, she had already believed it halfway.

There is no need for your boyfriend to lie to you.

"Of course I know that this play is adapted from Zhang Ailing's novel, and Ren Zhonglun, who just met me, is one of the producers."

Liu Yifei believed it completely this time, and immediately felt like a deflated ball.

There is no more joy as before.

"Well, I'll go call my mom."

Li Chen nodded and responded with a smile. In fact, it didn’t matter whether he fought or not.

When Liu's mother sees the script and hears Li An's request, she will definitely refuse on behalf of Miss Liu.

However, Li Chen did not stop her. He decided to let Miss Liu give Liu's mother a shot of prevention.

"Boss, if Li An makes this kind of film, I'm afraid it will be banned in mainland China again?" Yang Siwei suddenly thought of Beibei Mountain.

Li Chen waved his hand: "That's not necessarily the case. Just delete the passionate scenes. Even if it's banned in mainland China, it won't affect Li An's fame and fortune."

Yang Siwei thought to himself that that was right. With Li An's reputation and ability, he still had a large market in Europe and North America.

Miss Liu was in a bad mood after finishing the phone call. She sat next to Li Chen with her shoulders slumped and her pretty face drooped.

"My mother was shocked. She said she would meet the other party tomorrow. If this is true, she would reject it for me."

Yang Siwei slipped away quietly.

Li Chen hugged Miss Liu and kissed her forehead.

He glanced at Yang Siwei's back again and thought to himself, you're smart.

"Okay, don't be unhappy. It's better not to have this opportunity. You are still young. With me here, there are plenty of opportunities."

Liu Yifei was dissatisfied and pointed a finger at Li Chen's forehead: "You talk as if you are very old, but you are only five years older than me!"

Seeing her smile, Li Chen leaned forward and suddenly kissed her rosy lips, greedily absorbing the sweetness from her lips.

Miss Liu took the initiative to put her arms around the back of Li Chen's neck and responded passively, showing no interest.

Li Chen's hands naturally touched the gracefulness of her chest.

"Uh-huh, come in, go into the room, not here."

Miss Liu was panting, her eyes were blurred, and she gradually became aroused.

Short black hair, black pupils, black shirt, and the black night outside the window.

The boyfriend in front of me seemed to blend into the dark night.

He stretched out his arms and easily picked her up, strode into the bedroom, closed the door with one foot, and threw her heavily onto the soft big bed.
The next day, the Shanghai Theatre Academy's roadshow was unprecedentedly grand, and Li Chen saw many familiar faces.

Lei Jiayin, Wan Qian, and little Song Jia.

All three of them have acted in films and TV series produced by Rongchen Pictures.

Song Jia's "Crossing the Guandong" also counts.

There is also Hu Ge’s future girlfriend Jiang Shuying.

And the good man is my Zeng Xiaoxian and the little cheetah who became famous with a fart.

The large theater of Shanghai Theatre Academy was packed with people. Apart from the media and a small number of fans, almost all of them were students of the school.

The school’s security is on duty all the time, no breaks on weekends.

Otherwise, the theater would be packed with moviegoers.

Xue Xiaolu and Li Chen and their group stood on the stage.

All the main creators, including Li Chen, wore the same white slim-fitting school uniform from "Those Years", exuding youthfulness.

The students and media sitting below rushed to ask questions.

But as I asked more questions, the direction of my questions gradually went astray.

Chen He laughed the most enthusiastically: "Director Li, Director Li, my name is Chen He, and I volunteer to play the role of Chen Xiaozheng!"

The students at the scene laughed and cursed.

"Old Chen, can you please have some shame?"

"Hehe, please look in the mirror. How do you look like Chen Xiaozheng? Except for the last name!"

The little cheetah next to him also raised his hand.

"Director Li, I think I look more like Chen Xiaozheng!"

Li Chen on the stage couldn't help laughing, you look like a fart!
The scene was lively and noisy, with the aisles filled with people.

It was thanks to Hu Ge, Wan Qian, Lei Jiayin and others who took the initiative to maintain order that the situation was avoided.

The person in charge at Shanghai Theatre Academy was a teacher from the Performance Department. He stood with Xue Xiaolu and took the opportunity to challenge Li Chen.

"Director Li, you see how enthusiastic our students are, why don't you give them a chance?"

After hearing what the teacher said, the students became even more excited.

Li Chen had no choice but to stand up and speak.

"Actually, you see, I personally have a soft spot for students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

"But your company hasn't signed any of our actors, right, classmates?" Chen He said in a teasing tone.

Li Chen laughed and said, "You are right. Although the first artist I signed was not from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, he was a native Shanghainese."

Li Chen looked back at Tang Yan: "Isn't it, Tangtang?"

Tang Yan took the microphone and said, "That's right, but boss, if you can sign a student from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in the future, I believe the students will have no complaints."

"Don't you think so, classmates?"

Li Chen didn't expect Tang Yan had this trick up his sleeve and had him tricked.

"That's right, Tang Yan is right."

"Yang Mi is from Beijing Film Academy, Tang Yan is from Central Academy of Drama, how can we who are from Shanghai Theatre Academy be missing? Director Li must treat us equally!"

The scene was in turmoil again, and the roadshow of "Those Years" had completely strayed from the topic.

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