Chapter 152 Happy Birthday
This year's Venice Film Festival can be said to be a Chinese film festival.

Chairman Ma Keer not only invited Cheng Long's "Baby Project" and Li Chen's "Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2", but also invited Feng Xiaogang's "Night Banquet" to participate in the screening.

In particular, Li Chen's "Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2" will serve as the closing film to bring this Venice Film Festival to a close.

In addition, "Bad Genius" and "Ip Man" will also hold promotional conferences in Venice.

The non-main competition unit also includes "Court on Horseback" directed by mainland director Liu Jie

"East" directed by mainland director Jia Zhangke

and "The Beginning of the Year" directed by Taiwan director Zheng Youjie

As for the main competition unit, there is a flourishing of all kinds of flowers.

Jia Zhangke's "Still Life in Three Gorges"

Du Qifeng's "Exile"

Tsai Mingliang's "Dark Circles" from Taiwan was shortlisted for the main competition unit representing both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau.

Even the media are joking that Macol has a Chinese heart.

By late August, the filming of "Thieves" was already halfway through, thanks to the co-direction of Wan Zairen.

At the same time, domestic

Fan Qiaoqiao and Chen Shu arrived at Jinxiu Mingzuan one after another.

Before the hour of dawn, Fan Qiaoqiao went to Yang Siwei's office.

Today, their red carpet dresses were just released, and Yang Siwei notified them to try them on.

Fan Qiaoqiao is also looking forward to what her red carpet dress will look like.

After all, Liu Yifei has shined on several red carpet shows.

The name of Lawrence Xu of Rongchen Pictures has long been well-known both at home and abroad.

After passing the audition for "Father's Love Is Like a Mountain 2", she and Chen Shu immediately stayed at Rongchen Pictures.

Starting from "Shoplifters", everyone in the circle knows him.

In the films directed by Director Li, the red carpet looks and jewelry of the leading actors are all provided by Rongchen Pictures.

Especially for jewelry, sponsors are scrambling for it.

It's nothing like filming Wang Xiaolu's movie, where you have to piece together jewelry and dresses to walk on the red carpet.

After entering Yang Siwei's office, Fan Qiaoqiao did not consider himself an outsider.

He sat down and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, how are you going to dress me up? Let me make it clear first, I won't wear anything if it's ugly."

Yang Siwei poured a glass of water for Fan Qiaoqiao, then sat opposite her and sneered.

"Don't worry about it. You can afford to lose face, but my boss still has to save face."

"I'm just worried you won't dare wear it later!"

Fan Qiaoqiao stroked his temples and raised an eyebrow: "Don't you dare wear it? Is it very revealing?"

Yang Siwei suppressed his laughter and gave a riddle: "Not revealing, but very royal!"

"Huang?" Fan Qiaoqiao was confused.

As the two were talking, the assistant knocked on the door and came in: "Boss Yang, Boss Xu is ready, you can go over."

Yang Siwei stood up and pulled Fan Qiaoqiao up: "Let's go, we'll know when we get there."

Fan Qiaoqiao followed Yang Siwei to the decoration room with trepidation in his heart.

The decoration room is very large, with not only three fitting rooms but also three dressing rooms.

As soon as Fan Qiaoqiao came in, he was attracted by the four dresses.

Especially two of them.

One of them is really yellow! Very dazzling!
"This, this, what is this? A dragon robe?" Fan Qiaoqiao muttered to himself.

Yang Siwei was very satisfied with Fan Qiaoqiao's expression.

She was also amazed when she saw the dress for the first time.

Lawrence Xu has already stepped forward: "Ms. Fan, how about it? Do you dare to wear it?"

“This series is the first in a series of Chinese style designs that I have designed, and I hope it will create a sensation in Venice.”

Fan Qiaoqiao's heartbeat quickened, and his fair and delicate face flushed slightly: "Boss Xu, isn't this a bit too bold?"

Lawrence Xu laughed: "Director Li asked me to bring you something, and also some clothes that you, Fan Qiaoqiao, dare not wear?"

Yang Siwei couldn't help but laugh out loud, not at all shying away from the fact that Lawrence Xu was right next to him.

"The backless dress you wore at the Golden Rooster Awards last time almost exposed your butt. This dragon robe doesn't reveal anything, so you don't dare to wear it?"

Fan Qiaoqiao was very embarrassed and hit Yang Siwei hard.

In fact, she was attracted by the dragon robe at first sight.

She knew that as long as she wore this dragon robe and appeared in Venice, she would become the focus of media from all over the world.

By then, I'm afraid both abuse and praise will come.

But so what? Since her debut, the more she is criticized, the more popular she becomes.

Nowadays, there is really nothing she dare not wear.

She even painted nude oil paintings for charity, so what else would she not dare to do?

Yang Siwei continued to mock her: "If you grow up like this, you will be disfigured!"

"Otherwise, even if you help an old lady cross the street, you will be slandered by people with ulterior motives as a pretentious person."

"My boss isn't even afraid of choosing you as the protagonist, but you're still pretending!"

Fan Qiaoqiao quickly begged for mercy: "I'm wearing it, I'm wearing it, isn't that enough? I only said one sentence, and you wanted to say ten sentences!"

"That's better. You guys, dress up Xiao Fan." Yang Siwei pointed at a few styles.

Several stylists came up and pulled Fan Qiaoqiao to change her clothes.

One of them is Zhang Jiao (Zhang Tianai), looking at Fan Qiaoqiao's bright eyes, straight nose, delicate chin and makeup.

Zhang Jiao was extremely envious. In comparison, she looked more like an ugly duckling.

When Fan Qiaoqiao went in to get dressed, the time had also arrived.

Chen Shu's dress was a black dress paired with an emerald necklace, which was noble, dignified and elegant.

It suits her temperament very well, Chen Shu is very satisfied.

After nearly half an hour, Fan Qiaoqiao walked out in a golden glow.

Several staff members in the fitting room couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Lawrence Xu pinched his chin and nodded, smiling.

I thought to myself, "This Fan Qiaoqiao is really a good clothes hanger. This Chinese style series has a buyer."

Fan Qiaoqiao's condition at this moment seemed like he had drunk some wine and was a little tipsy.

The fair skin was faintly flushed.

Over the past ten years, she has tried hard to get rid of the first impression of Jinsuo's maid.

It can be said that she has been very successful in the past ten years.

First, she deliberately took on a lot of roles of princesses and princesses.

Then she won the female lead in Baihua through the role of Wu Yue.

They have become the three true beauties of Return of the Condor Heroes, no longer just Ziwei's maid and Yan Zi's foil.

But if she were to wear this dragon robe today and walk onto the red carpet in Venice, she might even become the queen.

Yang Siwei watched from the side and nodded frequently, then walked over to Fan Qiaoqiao and whispered.

"Your contract is up next year, so don't be such an ungrateful person! This dress and jewelry of yours is enough to buy you a house in Beijing!"

Fan Qiaoqiao opened his mouth slightly in disbelief.

Is this considered a huge investment by Li Chen? Fan Qiaoqiao couldn't help but wonder.

After coming out of Jinxiu Ming, Fan Qiaoqiao sent a text message to Li Chen: "Brother Chen, after Venice, I'm going to be scolded to death, you have to catch me!"

"However, I like the dragon robe very much. I understand your intentions!"

This dragon robe gave Fan Qiaoqiao courage and he no longer had any worries.

Good things should be fought for, and good men should be snatched away even more!

Li Chen didn't see Fan Qiaoqiao's text message until he woke up the next day.

After thinking about it, he replied: "I am worried about your aesthetic taste. It's the same as my Yifei, which is an eyesore!" Unexpectedly, Fan Qiaoqiao seemed to be holding a mobile phone in his hand.

I immediately replied: "Do you like me as much as you like Yifei?"

Li Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Fortunately, Miss Liu was still dreaming, otherwise, after seeing this message, he would never be able to wash himself clean even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

Li Chen didn't want to play ambiguity with her, so he quickly replied: "The only person I like is her from beginning to end."

This time, Fan Qiaoqiao did not reply immediately. Instead, several hours later, he replied, "I was just joking with you last night, Brother Chen. Please don't take it seriously."

For the crew of "Rip Off", today's scene is Charlize Theron's highlight moment.

The diamond fell into Theron's hands by accident.

However, the entire building has been surrounded by police.

Theron had to pretend to be a woman taking a shower at home and didn't hear the sirens.

Charlize nodded to Li Chen, indicating that she was ready.

"Action!"

Charlize Theron was wearing a jumpsuit and took it off while walking up the stairs.

The black tight tank top on her upper body reveals Charlize Theron's slim and graceful figure.

There was a burst water pipe nearby and the sound of the police talking to each other gradually approaching from the floor below.

It gave her an instant inspiration.

"Crack!"

Sharon didn't know what went wrong and looked at Li Chen with confusion.

Over the past two months, everyone has gained a deep understanding of this oriental director, who is almost demanding in his demands for details.

Even Charlize Theron had to admit that the young director's meticulousness and sensibility were fully displayed.

"Charlize, there was no problem with the steps when she went up the stairs, her movements were smooth and cool, but when she kicked off her pants after she came up, it was too quick and lacked beauty."

There was an interpreter on the scene who quickly translated Li Chen's words to Charlize Theron.

"Come here." Li Chen waved to Sharon.

Charlize Theron walked to Li Chen, bent down, and the scent of Chanel perfume rushed into Li Chen's nostrils.

Li Chen replayed the video just now.

Pointing at the camera: "Look, this outward-feet-shaped pedaling movement is so ugly."

Charlize Theron nodded frequently, which was indeed not very nice to watch. Charlize Theron also noticed: "I'll do it again, director! (English)"

Liu Yifei and several other leading actors also gathered around to watch.

Several people couldn't help but sigh at Li Chen's high demands on details.

Theron returned to the middle of the stairs.

"Action!"

This time, Charlize Theron started by going up the stairs to take off her clothes. Every movement was beautiful without neglecting the rhythm.

It is worthy of being called the diamond of South Africa!
With a height of 1.78 meters, every movement of changing clothes, from flicking her hair to shaking her head, is perfect.

"Click! OK!"

Theron, dressed in a tight outfit, smiled and breathed a sigh of relief. The staff quickly came up to help Theron wipe her hair and body.

Zhang Han on the side secretly sighed that the woman had a great figure.

After filming "Rip Off", he realized the huge difference between Chinese actors and Hollywood actors.

Just the treatment given to Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is better than all the big names in the country.

In addition to food, clothing, housing and transportation, Chinese actors are much better off.

I heard that this tall woman, known as the Diamond of South Africa, also participates in the global box office share.

But when he thought about the fact that even Zhang Ziyi was provided with an RV when filming in Hollywood, he felt relieved.

One has to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. He is not in a hurry. He has been waiting for so many years and he doesn't mind waiting a few more years.

August 25th is Liu Yifei’s 19th birthday.

One day in advance, thousands of fans left messages on Liu Yifei's blog to send their blessings.

Many fans also asked Liu Yifei how she would spend tomorrow.

Artists in the circle also did not forget to tease Liu Yifei.

"Yifei's birthday is coming, the crew of "Thieves Gate" will stop working for one day."

"Xiaoming, I just called Yifei. Director Li didn't use any beauty tricks and is still sticking to his post."

"Brother Xiaoming, Brother Xun, you two should focus on filming The Deer and the Cauldron and Painted Skin. You really put a lot of effort into it!"

Fans are curious about how Li Chen will celebrate Liu Yifei's birthday. If he is just perfunctory, they will not agree.

The media were even more probing.

On the morning of the 26th, it was still the 25th in Hollywood.

When several actors in the crew learned that today was Liu Yifei's birthday, they all sent their blessings.

Charlize Theron and Monica both hugged Liu Yifei and wished her a happy birthday.
Liu Yifei thanked them one by one.

After leaving the crew and getting in the car, Miss Liu and Li Chen sat in the back seat.

Miss Liu crossed her arms over her chest, her face tense, and didn't even look at Li Chen who was sitting next to her: "Director Li, how are you going to spend today?"

Li Chen couldn't help laughing secretly, and Miss Liu became anxious.

It's obviously your birthday, but you asked me how I celebrated it. This is just a question for him.

Li Chen also pretended to yawn: "I'm too tired today, let's go back and have a quick meal with Auntie, take a shower and go to bed."

Miss Liu put one hand on Li Chen's waist and raised her voice: "What did you say?"

In his heart, he cursed Li Chen: "Humph! Damn Li Chen! Stinky Li Chen! Where's the gift you promised me?"

She still remembers it clearly when Li Chen told her in front of all the alumni on campus that he would use the box office money as her birthday present!
Although she can refuse it, he can't refuse it!

Li Chen looked exhausted: "Xixi, I'm too tired. Besides, you've already passed 25 in China. I'll make it up to you next year, okay?"

Miss Liu saw the tiredness on Li Chen's face and it didn't look like he was acting.

Considering that he has been shooting for more than twelve hours every day in recent days, it is indeed very tiring.

Although she felt a little disappointed, she still asked with understanding and concern: "Are you okay? Do you want to ask a doctor to take a look?"

Li Chen almost couldn't help but reveal his true intention. What a kind-hearted girl.

You don't even think about why the crew ended filming early today.

Li Chen held her hand on his waist, his eyes soft, "It's okay, just take a night's rest."

Miss Liu really believed it: "Well, then go home, have dinner, and have a good rest."

"Yeah," Li Chen responded with his eyes closed.

Miss Liu leaned her head on his shoulder.

The Rolls-Royce drove slowly forward and arrived at Crystal Wu. Miss Liu looked at her watch and it was almost half past five.

I drove for a full hour and was wondering why I was driving so slowly today.

The gate of Crystal Wu Manor slowly opened.

Miss Liu shook Li Chen and said softly, "We're home now, don't sleep anymore."

After entering the manor, the setting sun and the scene on the wide green lawn left Miss Liu in the car stunned.

She must be dazzled, she actually saw Yang Siwei, Tangtang, Changchang, and the Godfather.

As well as Tim and all the stars of Thieves Gate.

There were also some foreigners and acquaintances she didn't know.

On the lawn, the conspicuous birthday party decorations are particularly eye-catching.

There were also more than a dozen sports cars of various types parked directly outside the lawn.

In an instant, she understood everything and immediately turned to glare at the man who had been acting with her all the way.

The young man's mouth corners curled up, and his dark eyes were full of smiles.

"Happy Birthday, Princess Sissi"

　I guess I will be called a bootlicker by my fellow book lovers again. Go ahead and scold me, because you are my parents who provide me with food and clothing!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)