Chapter 447 Return to Cannes
"Old Hou, how is Sun Li?" Li Chen's question stumped Hou and Kong.

The two seemed to understand what Li Chen meant.

"Why not let her try first? But there is a big gap between her and Fan Qiaoqiao."

"Also, she has a broad frame, so her costumes and makeup will definitely not look as good as those of other actresses." Hou Hongliang has a sharp eye and spotted Jiang Xin's shortcomings at a glance.

Jiang Xin's face and frame are two extremes.

When the female stars heard that Jiang Xin was auditioning for the role of Concubine Hua, their minds were filled with a million questions.
"Could it be that Liu Yifei helped? They both played Tian Long before, and I haven't heard that they have a very good relationship."

"If Jiang Xin can play Concubine Hua, then I can play Zhen Huan."

"Jiang Xin can audition for the role of Concubine Hua, so can I? It doesn't look like Fan Qiaoqiao has been chosen."

The news of the audition could not be kept secret from the media.

What’s more, there are so many people and so many mobile phones.

The producer of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is a leading enterprise in the industry.

Soon, someone broke the news on Weibo.

Fan Qiaoqiao was not chosen to play the role of Concubine Hua, Jiang Xin was also auditioning.

Fan Qiaoqiao also saw the news.

But now her focus is on the big screen.

She didn't take "The Legend of Zhen Huan" very seriously, as she wasn't playing the role of Zhen Huan.

Netizens and fans of the original novel immediately worked together to push this piece of gossip to the top of the trending searches.

Many people don't even have much impression of Jiang Xin.

"A third-tier actress plays Concubine Hua. Don't ruin the original novel, Leo!"

"If you don't want to find Fan Qiaoqiao, Li Qiaoqiao will also be fine!"

"Little Leo is awesome. You could have found Liu Dehua, but you insisted on finding Ouyang Zhenhua! How can it be the same?"

Jiang Xin was still auditioning when Li Chen's phone rang.

"Bitches are just pretentious." Jiang Xin seemed to have made a lot of preparations.

This line made Li Chen dazed.

Li Chen saw the revelations on Weibo and already had an idea in his mind.

Hou Hongliang and Kong Sheng had a conflict.

On the one hand, Jiang Xin’s audition was indeed very good, but on the other hand, I always felt that it was a pity that Jiang Xin played Hua Fei.

Jiang Xin finished a series of performances.

He was feeling uneasy, like a defendant waiting for the verdict.

Although she knows that informing in person will have little effect, unless your acting skills are really explosive and there are no other unspoken factors interfering.

"Director Li, President Hou, Director Kong, my performance is over."

Li Chen smiled and nodded.

"Let me tell you a piece of news. Your audition for the role of Concubine Hua has become a hot topic. The public opinion online and the fans of the original novel are very opposed to your role as Concubine Hua. Do you have anything to say?"

Hou Hongliang and Kong Sheng were startled and picked up their phones to check.

The Internet was in an uproar at this time, and many people didn't even believe this gossip.

Jiang Xin was also stunned, but intuitively, she felt that Director Li in front of her didn't seem to care much about public opinion.

Jiang Xin paused for two seconds, then said confidently, "I think I am Concubine Hua!"

Li Chen smiled knowingly, nodded, and looked at Hou and Kong again: "What do you two think of her?"

Hou Hongliang smiled and said, "You are the investor and the producer, you decide."

Kong Sheng had no objection. For those in the industry, it was impossible to listen to the opinions of netizens and fans of the original novel when choosing the casting.

It depends on acting skills or relationships.

Jiang Xin was in agony and his whole body was tense.

"Let's pick her. Even if Fan Qiaoqiao comes, he may not be as energetic as her."

Jiang Xin was so excited that she never expected it to work.

"Thank you Director Li, thank you Director Li, I will definitely not let you down."

Li Chen smiled and waved his hands, not caring about Jiang Xin's incoherent speech.

Wait for Jiang Xin to go out.

Hou Hongliang then said: "You chose her, but you are under a lot of pressure. If the show is not well received after it is broadcast, the venomous tongues of the original fans will not let you go."

"Why would I be afraid of netizens' venomous tongues? I chose her because she is indeed suitable, and also to prove to the outside world that there is no such thing as a pre-selected or not pre-selected decision, and everyone has a chance."

When Zhao Liying came in, she was obviously excited.

Just now, someone from Noon Sunshine has talked to her and said that as soon as Huayi's contract expires, the company will sign a contract with her.

"Director Li, President Hou, Director Kong." Zhao Liying's face was round and plump with a smile.

"Don't envy others, act with all your heart, opportunities always come to those who are prepared." Li Chen looked at Zhao Liying and smiled.

Zhao Liying understood what he meant and became even more excited.

"I understand, Director Li, thank you, thank you," Zhao Liying bowed again and again.

Director Li's words were almost equivalent to telling her that there was a bright future ahead.

Jiang Xin only had time to check Weibo after leaving Jinxiu Mingzuan. When he saw it, he broke out in a cold sweat.

The internet is almost unanimously negative about her playing Concubine Hua.

Some netizens even said bluntly that if the crew of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" chose Jiang Xin to play Concubine Hua, they were either blind or had loose belts, implying that she was being sexually exploited.

Jiang Xin debuted as a child star and has auditioned about eight hundred times, so she has seen all kinds of filthy scenes.

Today's session was the cleanest and most enjoyable one.

I felt even more grateful to Li Chen.

The reporter sought confirmation from Rongchen Pictures and Noon Sunshine from multiple sources.

I got a definite answer that the role of Concubine Hua would indeed be played by Jiang Xin, and it was Director Li who personally agreed to it.

There was an uproar in online public opinion.

"Is it because Liu Yifei tried too hard that Leo is henpecked?"

"Leonardo has a secret relationship with Jiang Xin. Even fantasy novels don't write about this."

"It is my Qiao Qiao who despises Concubine Hua! It's not that Little Leo is blind, it's that we Qiao Qiao are too careless!"

Li Chen ignored the online public opinion, but Fan Qiaoqiao's studio hurriedly responded, saying that it was a pity that he missed out on "The Legend of Zhen Huan" due to schedule reasons.

Fan Qiaoqiao called Li Chen again, fearing that she would be misunderstood as instigating Bingbang to do something behind the scenes.

International Online reprinted from Hollywood Daily Report
"This year's Cannes Film Festival will see two Chinese directors winning the Palme d'Or at the same time, which is likened by Cannes officials to the Palme d'Or returning home."

"For this reason, Cannes officially screened Passengers as the finale to welcome Li Chen back to Cannes."

"Chen Kaige's The Orphan of Zhao was not screened because filming had not yet been completed."

On the day of the premiere of "Ocean Paradise", Li Chen did his best. Not only did he attend the premiere in person, he also promoted Xue Xiaolu on Weibo.

The media and film critics also gave it positive reviews.

Li Lianjie walked onto the red carpet with his two daughters, looking like a loving father.

But the first day box office figures are still hard to describe.

Sina Entertainment News

"Ocean Paradise, directed by Xue Xiaolu and starring Li Lianjie, Zhu Yilong, Deng Jiajia and Dong Yong, was released nationwide yesterday."

"Many cinema chains responded to the media's call and added charity screenings for Ocean Heaven to support the most touching movie in the past 20 years."

Xue Xiaolu had a splitting headache. The media was very considerate and didn't even report the first day's box office clearly.

Fortunately, Li Chen has already flown to Cannes, otherwise she wouldn’t know how to face this friend who has supported her so much.

Before Li Chen arrived in Cannes, he had already learned the first-day box office of "Ocean Paradise": 215 million.

This is different from the earlier visit of Fan Qiaoqiao and Wang Xiaoshuai’s “Rizhao Chongqing” crew to Cannes.

Li Chen's treatment is dozens of blocks better than that of Fan Qiaoqiao and Wang Xiaoshuai.

Li Chen and Li Ming took off from Beijing and Hong Kong Island respectively.

Li Chen was accompanied by Wu Bin's "The Lost Tomb" crew.

These two films are the most expensive films invested by Rongchen Pictures this year.

Of course, we can't miss the Cannes stage.

As soon as he landed, Li Chen was besieged by media from all over the world.

At the airport, there were many overseas student fans shouting "Little Leo's" name.

Although "Passengers" was not registered for this year's Cannes.

But Cannes officials still selected "Passengers" as the final film to be screened.

This shows how much importance is attached to Li Chen.

French media used the eye-catching headline "Both Chinese Palme d'Or return to Cannes" to report on his and Chen Kaige's gathering in Cannes.

There is also 'Palme d'Or director Li Chen writes a touching chapter of space love in the romantic capital of France' to introduce the science fiction romance film "Passengers".

The French love romance, and space romance is at its most extreme.

"Brother Xiao Ming, Director Li's influence is so great." Zhang Yuqi was amazed.

When media from all over the world saw Li Chen, they were like young swallows throwing themselves into the arms of a young swallow, and their "The Lost Tomb" crew became completely redundant.

“How can it not be big? Whether in China or abroad, I’m afraid only Director Yi Mou can be compared with Director Li.” Huang Xiaoming was also shocked.

In fact, in his opinion, if it weren't for the support of the 08 Olympics, Director Yimou would have no advantage over Director Li.

What's more, Director Li is too young.

"Boss, you are so foresighted!"

Yang Siwei was filled with admiration.

Talking about romance in France is as easy as talking about politics in Berlin.

Li Chen smiled calmly and said, "Cannes is doing this, Director Chen should be very upset."

Yang Siwei laughed out loud and secretly sighed that his boss was really a talented person.

Given Director Chen's arrogant personality, perhaps only his boss can make him pout.

Li Chen arrived at the hotel and reported to Miss Liu that he was safe.

(End of this chapter)