Chapter 159: Fight between Gods (Part )

As the three were talking, Zhang Yimou appeared on the scene.

It immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Deng Chao and Sun Li sat in the second row with Yang Siwei.

"Brother Chao, tonight's premiere was wonderful." Sun Li whispered in Deng Chao's ear.

"Where Director Li is, there is always a hotspot." Deng Chao also muttered with a smile.

"Li Chen, Director Zhang is here." Liu Dehua pointed towards the door.

Li Chen saw Zhang Yimou walking towards the door.

Like a leader reviewing his troops, celebrities from all walks of life took the initiative to nod and greet Zhang Yimou.

As expected, he is Zhang Yimou, famous both at home and abroad.

When Zhang Yimou was still more than ten meters away from Li Chen, Li Chen took the initiative to step forward and greet Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Manyu and Liu Dehua were also on both sides of Li Chen.

Coincidentally, Li Chen and his two main characters are more or less connected with Zhang Yimou's three major productions.

"Hero" starring Zhang Manyu, "House of Flying Daggers" starring Andy Lau, and "Curse of the Golden Flower" which Li Chen was pessimistic about.

Li Chen took the initiative to extend his hand and said with a smile: "Director Zhang, welcome."

Zhang Manyu and Liu Dehua also shook hands with Zhang Yimou: "Director Zhang."

"Director Zhang."

Zhang Yimou smiled simply and glanced at Liu Dehua and Zhang Manyu: "Man Yu is here too."

Li Chen laughed: "Director Zhang, I invited Sister Maggie to come."

Zhang Yimou nodded and looked at Li Chen with a smile: "What you said in Shanghai that day was quite reasonable."

After Zhang Yimou said this, Li Chen, Liu Dehua and Zhang Manyu were all a little surprised.

It is quite unusual that Zhang Yimou came today but Zhang Weiping did not.

And now Zhang Yimou is obviously singing a different tune from Zhang Weiping.

This made the three of them smell something unusual.

Li Chen changed the subject and said, "Let's not talk about this for now, Director Zhang. The premiere is about to start, please take a seat."

The seating arrangement for the premiere was very orderly.

Seated at the three round tables in the first row are well-known company CEOs, big directors, and top celebrities in the industry.

For example, sitting at Li Chen's table were Zhang Yimou, Han Sanping, Wang Changtian, Li Chen, Liu Dehua, Zhang Manyu, Chen Baoguo, and Yu Dong from Bona.

Sitting at the table on the left are Huayi’s Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, Lu Chuan, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Zhou Xun and others.

The table on the right was mainly occupied by big names such as Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai and Chengtian.

There was nothing fancy about this premiere.

The hosts are the Guangguang twins, Liu Yan and Xie Nan.

The two first invited a group of main creative staff to the stage.

Liu Yan took Lao Wang's imperial sword.

In addition, I have met Li Chen two or three times.

It wasn’t as stressful as the last premiere of “Those Years”.

The first question raised the doubts of everyone present.

After Li Chen and his group sat down.

Liu Yan looked around in a serious manner and said, "I want to ask Director Li first, why didn't I see Yifei today?"

Li Chen took the microphone and said with a smile: "Yifei is in closed training for her next movie."

Liu Yan asked knowingly, "Is it the special-themed movie you mentioned at the premiere of Those Years?"

Li Chen nodded and smiled: "It's the "Archery, Dad" we announced last month.

Liu Yan exclaimed: "Wow, Yifei is so beautiful and works so hard. I have to work harder too."

Xie Nan picked up her words from the side: "Forget it, beautiful. No matter how hard you try, you can't catch up with Yifei."

"You can try to find a boyfriend like Director Li."

There was a sudden burst of laughter at the scene and the guests applauded.

Han Sanping approached Wang Changtian and said, "These two hosts under you are good enough."

Wang Chang's face lit up and he laughed, "Thank you, Mr. Han, for the compliment."

When the applause died down, Li Chen took the microphone and added: "Let me say one more thing, Yifei doesn't even have me as her boyfriend!"

"With her hard work and perseverance, she will achieve remarkable results sooner or later."

Liu Yan and Xie Nan nodded: "Director Li is really good at speaking. If I were Yifei, I would be so happy to hear Director Li say this."

Xie Nan replied without giving any face: "It's a pity you are not!"

The atmosphere was very lively.

Xie Nan changed the subject and looked at Fan Qiaoqiao who was sitting next to Li Chen.

"I want to ask Bingbing, I heard that it was very hard for you to shoot this drama. Did you cry from the beginning to the end?"

"Also, there are rumors online that your eyes are red and swollen every day. Is Director Li deliberately targeting you?"

Applause broke out again.

The questions asked by the two hosts of Guangguang were more sharp and bold than the other.

Xie Nan was also feeling nervous at this moment.

This was a task assigned by her boss.

She asked with gritted teeth, not daring to look at Director Li's eyes.

After all, Liu Yan had met Director Li a few times before, and this was her first time as a grown-up girl getting into a bridal sedan.

Fan Qiaoqiao took the microphone and smiled charmingly: "Let me make one thing clear. First of all, Director Li is not targeting me."

"On the contrary, he took good care of me on the set."

"My character spent most of the play crying."

"Director Li was very considerate. He was afraid that I would run out of tears, so he left a box of mineral water with me every day."

"No matter what, just let me drink more water!" Fan Qiaoqiao glanced at Li Chen beside her with her beautiful eyes.

The guests at the scene burst into applause and laughter again.

I didn’t expect Fan Qiaoqiao to be so humorous.

It turns out that you become what you follow.

The scene gradually became quiet, and Fan Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "I was just kidding. Actually, I learned a lot from this scene."

"For example, how to present tears of fear, tears of grievance, tears of helplessness, etc."

"In the words of Director Li: Xiao Fan has finally learned how to cry."

Applause broke out again.

Sun Li, who was sitting below, leaned close to Yang Siwei's ear and said, "Why do I feel like there's something wrong with the way Fan Qiaoqiao looks at Director Li?"

Yang Siwei knew it clearly in his heart, but his expression did not change at all: "What's so strange about this? If you didn't have this person next to you, I'm afraid it would be similar."

Sun Li laughed: "That makes sense!"

Deng Chao replied: "What makes sense?"

Liu Yan on the stage patted his chest and said, "I'm so lucky!"

Xie Nan smiled and asked, "What are you glad about?"

Liu Yan said seriously: "Luckily I'm not an actor, because then I know there are so many things to learn when crying."

"Bingbing, if one day you don't want to be an actor anymore, then be a host. Hosts don't have to cry."

Fan Qiaoqiao laughed and said, "Okay, it's a deal!"

It's Chen Baoguo's turn.

Xie Nan changed his style.

He asked seriously, "Teacher Baoguo, it's rare to see you take on a movie. What's the reason that made you act in a movie again after so many years?"

Chen Baoguo took the microphone: "There is only one reason."

"It was Director Li's script that moved me, and I personally admire Director Li very much."

"I have watched every movie or TV series produced by their company."

“When Donghua Noon Sunshine was first established, its slogan was to create an industry benchmark.”

"In fact, I didn't believe it at the time, because few people can put such empty words into practice."

"But the recent releases of "Crossing the Guandong" and "The Age of Steel" convinced me."

Xie Nan took over the conversation: "Teacher Baoguo's explanation is really good. I have actually seen it all."

"But I heard that Director Li's company's first TV series, Soldier Assault, was not very popular with TV stations."

"Director Li, what do you think is the reason?"

Some of the main actors of "Soldier Assault" were present today.

"Soldier Assault" will be aired on Shaanxi Channel 11 at 2 o'clock in the prime time in November, and the price is equivalent to a bargain price.

This is a short episode in which Yang Siwei and Guangguang connected well.

Li Chen knew it well: "When I was approached for this drama, I had actually been rejected by Noon Sunshine."

"Hou Hongliang doesn't understand why I invested in this play."

"I guess a lot of people don't understand, why would you invest in it if it doesn't make money?"

"Because this play has been rejected too many times before."

“Because this drama is unlike previous military dramas.”

"Because there are no military cuckolds in this drama. It is a real man's drama."

“But I decided to vote anyway.”

"Because the spirit of the six words 'never give up, never give up' touched me."

"Why don't men carry a Wu Gou?"

"What man doesn't have a dream like this in his heart?"

"So, even if this play is not favored by all parties."

“But I also hope that he can be seen by more people.”

"Soldiers, police, scientific researchers, medical staff, these professions make great sacrifices."

"Rongchen Pictures will actively communicate with relevant departments in the future."

“We strive to produce at least one film every year to tell the stories of these unsung heroes.”

“Not for the box office, not for awards, I will make this movie even if I lose money!”

Han Sanping nodded secretly and was the first to applaud Li Chen.

The crowd at the scene also applauded.

Wang Zhonglei sneered in his heart. Li Chen was really speaking in a very high tone.

Damn, if Huayi were like Rongchen Pictures, the profit from one movie would be equivalent to other companies' profits for several years.

How dare he say such arrogant things? Feng Xiaogang tilted his head and said, "Zhonglei, how can this guy be so pretentious? Should we give him a little golden man?"

Sun Li tugged at Deng Chao, and their eyes met, and they understood each other.

Deng Chao thought to himself: If I can join Rongchen Pictures next year, then what will I worry about?
Wei Xiaobao lost "The Deer and the Cauldron", but got Cheng Dongqing.

Isn't it true that misfortune may turn out to be a blessing in disguise?

Every premiere where Li Chen appears.

Always able to reveal the latest developments of Rongchen Pictures.

It always makes major film and television companies eager to make a move.

Yu Dong approached Han Sanping and said, "Boss, I don't think I have ever offended him, right?"

"Why can't I get on the bus of Rongchen Pictures?"

Han Sanping didn't know how to answer this question.

Ever since he spoke up for Yu Dong once, Li Chen refused.

He didn't do anything more.

Liu Yan took over the conversation: "Wow, last time it was "Archery, Dad", this time Director Li said that he will shoot another special theme movie."

"I have seen the light in the eyes of many actors in the audience."

Not to mention the actors, even the CEOs of major film and television companies sitting in the first row.

Even Han Sanping was moved.

The two hosts asked Liu Dehua and Chen Shu a few more questions.

Just about to turn around and ask Li Chen again.

Li Chen raised his hand and interrupted: "Questions not related to the movie, please ask after the premiere."

Liu Yan laughed and said, "Director Li, let's not waste your time and watch the movie."

"Father's Love is Like a Mountain 120" is nearly 2 minutes long and full of climaxes and suspense.

No one can guess the ending until the last moment.

Li Chen's script was once again confirmed.

After the movie, the guests applauded continuously.

The leading actors walked onto the stage again.

This time the host first asked Liu Dehua: "Brother Hua, you performed very well. You played the role of a prosecutor who is upright and righteous to the fullest."

Liu Dehua smiled and said, "Actually, I enjoyed the role very much. Frankly speaking, I really like playing a public official."

"Director Li told me that if my Mandarin could be a little better, it would be perfect."

Liu Yan and Xie Nan in the audience looked at each other.

The two of them had a tacit understanding. Xie Nan walked to the table in the middle and pointed the microphone at Zhang Yimou: "Director Yimou, what do you think of Director Li's "Father's Love 2"?
Zhang Yimou took the microphone and laughed: "I have to say that when it comes to scriptwriting, Li Chen deserves to be the number one screenwriter in China. I am ashamed to say that he is not as good as him."

Xie Nan smiled and said, "Director Yimou is indeed a master with an open mind."

Zhang Yimou clasped his hands together modestly.

Xie Nan walked over to Feng Xiaogang at the next table and said, "Director Feng, what do you think of Father's Love 2?

Feng Xiaogang took the microphone and said, "Since you asked me, I will speak frankly."

"The film's title is its biggest flaw."

"You can roughly guess the result at a glance, and the editing is a bit rough. Maybe Li Chen wanted to release it in time for the National Day holiday."

Li Chen looked at Feng Xiaogang with a smile on his face on the stage.

I didn’t expect Feng Xiaogang to have such good vision.

These two points are indeed the flaws of this play.

After asking Zhang and Feng.

Now comes the highlight of the night.

Liu Yan on the stage pointed the finger at Li Chen: "Director Li, Director Zhang and Director Feng have all commented on "Father's Love 2."

"Are you still as pessimistic as before about the two Oscar-nominated films, The Banquet and Curse of the Golden Flower, which have been making a lot of noise online recently?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Director Zhang and Director Feng are both here today. You are just here to watch the fun!"

Zhang Yimou in the audience was still able to keep smiling calmly.

The little cannon had no expression on his face.

"For Mr. Wang's sake, this is the second time."

"Don't do it again. Don't ask me these embarrassing questions at my premiere again next time."

"Then there won't be a next time!"

Liu Yan's expression was a little unnatural, and he didn't know whether Director Li could believe what he said.

Li Chen glanced at Feng Xiaogang, then set his eyes on Zhang Yimou.

The premiere scene suddenly became quiet.

"I don't need to comment on Director Yimou's ability and talent. They have long been recognized both at home and abroad."

"I will just respond to Zhang Weiping."

A glimmer of approval flashed across Han Sanping's eyes.

"He understands marketing, box office, and business, but he doesn't understand movies."

"What I said in Shanghai that day was purely about the matter, not the person, and was directed at the blockbuster movies that have been nominated for Oscars in recent years."

"But I didn't expect that my words would hurt him and Feng Xiaogang, and they were critical of the person instead of the issue."

"Zhang Weiping said I was arrogant and conceited, and Feng Xiaogang told me not to take myself too seriously."

Feng Xiaogang in the audience had already turned pale.

The scene was dead silent, and all the celebrities were looking at Li Chen with bated breath.

It's like watching Titanic for the first time!
Li Chen was too lazy to even look at Feng Xiaogang, as they would have a falling out sooner or later anyway.

He continued, "I haven't seen Curse of the Golden Flower yet, but a glimpse of it can tell the whole story."

"I heard that Zhang Weiping replaced Huang Xuan with Zhou Jie Lun and forced Zhou Jie Lun to play more roles. It's really a bit ridiculous."

Zhang Yimou's face suddenly changed and he was very shocked.

How does Li Chen know these secrets so clearly?

He could even call out Huang Xuan's name.

But this is an indisputable fact. Even now, he still has a thorn in his heart.

This is also the reason why he came to the premiere today for some unknown reason.

Li Chen on the stage is still adding more bets.

"If a lineup like Gong Li, Chow Yun-fat, Liu Ye, Ni Dahong and a combination of director Yimou make producer Zhang Weiping lose confidence in the box office."

"It is really sad that you still have to rely on the fans of the pop star to contribute to your box office."

Yang Siwei's scalp was already tingling. Just by looking at the dilated pupils of Deng Chao and Sun Li beside him, he knew the impact of his boss's words.

The hosts on and off the stage have already forgotten their identities as hosts and there is no way to make up for it.

Maybe they just don't want to make it up. Just look at the joy on the brow of their boss Wang Changtian and you'll know.

Li Chen changed the subject, looked at Feng Xiaogang, whose eyes were cold and his face was dark, and smiled: "As for The Banquet, I went to watch it yesterday."

"Although both films are based on Hamlet, The Lion King talks about human nature, so it can resonate with people all over the world."

“The Banquet.”

Li Chen paused, and Zhou Xun, who was sitting below, couldn't help but hold his forehead with his hand.

Zhang Ziyi's expression at this moment was also very uncomfortable.

Not to mention Wang Zhonglei, he couldn't laugh even if he wanted to.

"The Banquet is about human relationships. You can play it among your own people, but forget about it when you go abroad!"

"Why were Yellow Earth, Red Sorghum, and To Live able to go abroad in the past?"

“It’s because these movies tell stories from a human perspective.”

"Instead of talking about human relationships!"

Feng Xiaogang's face was pale and his eyes were creepy.

He stood up, turned around and left without saying a word!
Wang Zhonglei's face also looked extremely ugly. After hesitating for a while, he followed Feng Xiaogang.

The two sisters Li Qiaoqiao were left with no idea whether to leave or stay.

"Cod, what should we do?" Li Qiaoqiao didn't move at all and didn't even look at his sister.

"What should we do? It's a fight between gods, we shouldn't get involved. We'll leave after it's over."

Li Qiaoqiao knew what was going on. Recently, President Wang had been making great efforts to win over Xiao Fan.

This made the Li Qiaoqiao sisters feel a little disappointed.

The two of them privately agreed that if Xiao Fan stayed in Huayi, they would switch to Rongchen Pictures.

Li Yu and Yang Siwei were also in secret contact, but everyone knew it.

Fan Qiaoqiao on the stage was even more stunned, staring at Li Chen's back in a daze.

Li Chen looked at Liu Yan, pretending not to see Feng Xiaogang and Wang Zhonglei: "Why are you in a daze? Are you going to ask more questions?"

Liu Yan stuttered: "Ah, no, there is no problem."

The scene seemed to be suddenly infused with life, with people whispering to each other incessantly.

Li Chen and several leading actors stepped down from the stage and walked straight to the table in the middle.

Both hosts were a little confused and kept talking nonsense.

Zhang Yimou was still thinking about what Li Chen had said before.

Although every word is as sharp as a knife, it is indeed thought-provoking.

Starting from "Hero", his movies have changed.

The casting rights are no longer in his hands as a director, and he has to make compromises again and again.

The ultimate result was a decline in reputation.

He didn't win any important awards, but he didn't make any money either.

He didn't catch either end.

Li Chen sat next to him, ignoring the gazes of the people at the table, and said bluntly: "Director Zhang, if you are not happy in New Picture in the future."

"Rongchen Pictures welcomes you to join us at any time, and the conditions are negotiable."

"The most important thing is that you can focus on making movies without having to worry about the box office, and no one will interfere with your casting."

Han Sanping, who was standing by, raised his eyelids, not hiding the surprise in his eyes at all.

Li Chen is such a cruel guy, he wants to cut off Zhang Weiping's source of power!

Zhang Yimou was also stunned. He never expected to hear such words when he attended the premiere today.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Director Zhang, don't be surprised. What I said is valid at any time."

Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "I appreciate your kindness. Thank you."

(End of this chapter)