Chapter 336: Rainbow
Li Chen's birthday is on Christmas Eve. Every year, Liu Yifei wants to arrange a party for Li Chen, but Li Chen politely refuses with the words "what's so good about celebrating a man's birthday".

Liu Yifei was not around this year, so she made a special call to Yang Siwei so that the birthday girl would not be lonely.

As the premiere of "Mei Lanfang" approached, Miss Liu sent an announcement that she would not come.

Then I will fly directly to Taiwan with Liu's mother.

Li Chen naturally had no objection. After all, Liu's mother was almost 50 years old, and it was really tiring for her to fly back and forth.

Before December, "Hard Boiled" had already been abandoned by theaters, with a total box office of less than 12 million.

The fate of "Love Luck" and "Love Call 2" will end in these two days.

On the contrary, "Twilight" experienced an expected decline due to its dazzling box office in North America.

The total box office reached 3500 million.

On December 12, the day of the premiere of "Mei Lanfang", Li Chen picked up his teacher Tian Zhuangzhuang in advance, and the master and apprentice went together to support Director Chen.

Speaking of this old classmate, Tian Zhuangzhuang also fell into memories.

"I still remember the premiere of Farewell My Concubine at the Grand Cinema in Shanghai in 93. Chen shouted to the audience with great enthusiasm: "Farewell My Concubine is good!"

"It is said that the audience squeezed the windows of the theater and broke them."

Li Chen smiled in a very unpleasant way and said, "Teacher, I'm afraid most of the audience are here for 'brother', right?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded: "You are right."

Arriving at the China Film Huairou Film and Television Base, it felt like walking into the Mei Lanfang Theme Park. The posters and props were dazzling.

As soon as the two got out of the car, they were greeted by staff in black suits.

Li Chen moved sideways slightly and fell half a step behind Tian Zhuangzhuang.

As the master and apprentice walked onto the red carpet, fans and audiences on both sides of the fence immediately began shouting Li Chen's name.

There are all kinds of names like Little Leo, The Leader, Director Li, etc.

Li Chen waved and smiled at the fans on both sides. Tian Zhuangzhuang said with a smile: "I'm afraid you are the biggest star tonight."

Li Chen also came to take a look. Apart from the main actors, the posters and light boards held by the audience on both sides seemed to have the most of Li Yuchun.

I don’t know whether it’s because Lao Chen is unpopular or because he lacks appeal, or maybe he just didn’t invite us at all.

At the end of the red carpet was the signed version and one of the two hosts, Jingwei, an old acquaintance.

Li Chen took a quick glance as he signed and saw that the star lineup was so bleak.

Li Yuchun and Ashin are the biggest stars.

I had a brief chat with Jingwei.

A staff member led the two into the inner field.

Chen Kaige and his wife also saw Master and apprentice Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Chen Kaige looks energetic and radiant in a black suit and white shirt.

Chen Hong wore black high heels, black stockings, a black sleeveless knee-length skirt, and a black shawl made of unknown hair.

As expected, the red carpet and premiere have their own special effects in keeping the cold away.

The couple took the initiative to come forward and attracted the attention of the guests. It was no surprise when they saw that it was Tian Zhuangzhuang and Li Chen who arrived.

Li Ming and Zhang Ziyi stood together and laughed, "Brother Ming, what do you think Director Li will say later? I'm afraid Director Kaige and Sister Hong's moods at the moment are not as beautiful as the smiles on their faces."

Li Ming shook his head and said, "I don't think so. If Director Li didn't do anything too extreme when The Promise premiered, there will be no such thing as Mei Lanfang."

Zhang Ziyi nodded and said no more.

"Old Tian, ​​Li Chen, you are here." Chen Hong smiled while holding Chen Kaige's arm, looking like a fairy couple.

"Director Tian, ​​Li Chen welcomes you." Chen Hong also followed with a smile.

Li Chen felt that Chen Hong looked much older than she was three years ago.

"Director Chen, Sister Hong, are the teacher and I not late?" Li Chen also greeted the two with a smile.

Chen Kaige muttered to himself, if you come later, you will be together with the leaders of the General Administration.

Chen Hong smiled and said no.

Chen Kaige and Tian Zhuangzhuang walked in front, while Li Chen and Chen Hong were slightly behind. "Sister Hong, I haven't congratulated you and Director Chen for your "Mei Lanfang" which will represent our mainland again in the Oscars."

Chen Hong is not simple. She is not that familiar with Li Chen, but she tries to get closer to him by talking to him in a familiar manner and saying intimate things.

"That's because none of you guys wanted to go. Old Chen had no choice but to go ahead anyway."

"I haven't congratulated you yet. You've made a ton of money from Twilight. Sister Hong is so jealous."

"You better be gentle with your words today and save some face for Lao Chen and Sister Hong."

Li Chen shook his head and chuckled: "Don't worry, Sister Hong, no one will dare to say anything based on the three words "Mei Lanfang"."

"But I would like to kindly remind you that your 'mixing the hat and putting it in the wrong place' is not very clever, so be careful not to cause trouble."

To Chen Hong, Li Chen's words were no less than a magnitude 7 earthquake.

Chen Hong stopped immediately and his expression changed instantly.

This scene surprised many people around.

Especially Zhang Ziyi and Li Ming, who are not too far away.

What words could make Chen Hong's face change so drastically?

Even Chen Kaige stopped and tilted his head to ask in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Chen Hong reacted immediately, and hurriedly smiled and shook her head, saying, "It's okay. I was scared by Li Chen's prediction of the box office of Twilight."

Chen Kaige didn't think much about it. The box office of "Twilight" was indeed terrifying. As of last weekend, it had exceeded 2.5 million US dollars.

Major domestic media and portals are also paying attention to this money-making monster every day.

Chen Hong could no longer remain calm.

Zhang Guanli has been using this strategy for almost four months, and no one has figured it out in all this time.

But Li Chen pointed it out today, how could Chen Hong not be frightened.

"Li Chen, listen to my explanation." Chen Hong and Li Chen got closer and closer.

"Brother Ming, do you feel that Sister Hong's reaction is a bit strange? It's as if Director Li has caught her by the braid." Zhang Ziyi approached Li Ming and said.

Li Ming naturally saw it, and I believe many people present saw it.

"Sister Hong, you don't have to explain. If I wanted to stab you in the back, I wouldn't have come today."

"It was not easy to film "Mei Lanfang", and I also hope that this kind of work that promotes traditional culture can be flawless." Li Chen directly interrupted Chen Hong who was eager to explain.

Chen Hong finally felt relieved: "How did you figure that out?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Didn't I say it a long time ago that I still prefer Farewell My Concubine? Does it seem strange to you?"

Chen Hong nodded doubtfully and said with a smile: "Everyone says you have a unique vision. I didn't believe it before, but today I completely believe it."

"But there shouldn't be many people who have your vision, right?"

Chen Hong's words not only praised Li Chen, but also reflected her attitude.

It seems that Chen Hong has made up her mind to take a gamble and hope that no one else will find out.

"That's not necessarily true, Sister Hong. The publicity for Mei Lanfang was so strong, and Farewell My Concubine and that 'brother' also had quite a few fans."

As the two were talking, Han Sanping came over and asked, "Did this kid say anything nice again?"

Li Chen didn't know whether Han Saping knew about Zhang Guanli's trick, but he should know.

After all, China Film is both the producer and the distributor.

"No, no, Mr. Han, what Li Chen said were all valuable advice and I benefited a lot from it." Chen Hong said perfunctorily.

"Really?" Han Sanping looked at Li Chen with disbelief on his face.

Li Chen smiled and said, "If you are afraid that I will speak, don't worry, I will strictly abide by the rule of silence tonight."

"You should also say hello to the host from Taiwan on the stage. I have already pointed out the longitude and latitude."

"The protagonists tonight are Director Chen and Mei Lanfang. Don't confuse the main and the secondary."

(End of this chapter)