Chapter 179 In Xi'an

Miss Wang has arrived in Beijing, and Zhang Fan and his group are not much different. They also flew to Xi'an a long time ago and are now at the club!

Yes, the clubhouse!

Director Chen Xiaoxi was told the news that he was coming yesterday, and Chen Xiaoxi was very excited. Zhang Fan had been invited to the opening ceremony, but unfortunately he was unable to come because he went to Big Brother!

Then a few days ago, I read about Zhang Fan's airplane tinkering in a newspaper in Xi'an. I was so shocked that I called out to Zhang Yimou a few times. I also called him to express my congratulations and invited Zhang Fan to visit him on the set again. I didn't expect that this time it would be so smooth.

In the past, Zhang Fan was a financial sponsor who came to his rescue, and now this financial sponsor has directly become the richest man in the country. How could he not hold on to this golden thigh!

If Zhang Fan appreciates this, will there be no problem in getting investment for any film I want to make in the future?
So I chose the best business club in Xi'an at that time. It has all the facilities such as karaoke and dining in one private room!

Chen Xiaoxi thought that with Zhang Fan's vision, he would look down on ordinary vulgar women. Besides, he was taking his child to meet Editor-in-Chief Chu that day, so he didn't plan to ask any princess or little sister to accompany him for drinking.

They only called a few leading actors and important supporting actors, and they were driving from the set to the clubhouse. They ran through countless red lights along the way!

The leading and supporting actors are none other than Zhang Yimou, Gong Li, Yu Rongyao and others!

They are all stars!

Chen Xiaoxi also deliberately asked several people to keep their makeup on. Lao Mouzi wore a hair crown, Qin armor and a sword, and round sunglasses on his face. Gong Li was the most eye-catching in the red Warring States robe, and Yu Rongyao was dressed like a gangster!

Inside the club, Wang Kaixuan sat restlessly on a chair, looking around here and there. He was scolded by Hu Bayi, who was happily chatting with A Bao, Stamp Li and others about their cultivation experiences. He was quiet for a while, but he was really bored. He thought that he and others didn't seem to know what kind of movie this was, who the director and actors were, and he couldn't help itching in his heart, so he asked, "Mr. Zhang! Why don't you tell us what this movie is about!"

After hearing what Wang Kaixuan said, the others stopped talking. They really didn't know much about this matter. After all, it was Zhang Fan who asked Commander Cai to sign the contract and transfer the money that day!

"I do know a little bit. I heard that the name of the contract that Commander Cai signed was something like Gujin and Qin Terracotta Warriors! The director's surname was Chen, and it was also Zhang Yimou!" Stamp Li said.

"Oh my! There's also Zhang Yimou! The best actor!" Wang Kaixuan exclaimed!
Nowadays, when people mention Zhang Yimou, the first thing they think of is his identity as a director.

After all, as of 2024, Zhang Yimou has nearly half a century of film career. As a director, he has won two Venice Golden Lions, one Berlin Golden Bear, one Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, one Golden Horse Award and six Golden Rooster Awards, making him the undisputed number one in the mainland film industry.

But in fact, Zhang Yimou, who is called the national master by movie fans, has also crossed over to become an actor, and was quite successful.

Although Zhang Yimou has not acted in many movies, his few screen performance experiences are worthy of praise.

The first one to be affected is "Old Well", which was filmed in 1986, three years ago!
This piece of writing tells the delicate relationship between Sun Wangquan, a Northwestern farmer who married the young widow Xifeng in exchange for his younger brother's marriage money, and Qiaoying, as well as the story of Sun Wangquan leading the villagers of Laojing Village to successfully build a well.

The director of this film, Wu Tianming, is an old director who once served as the director of the Xi'an Film Studio. It was under his leadership that the Xi'an Film Studio became an important force in the domestic film field in the 1980s and 1990s. He is even respected as the leader of the fifth generation of directors.

During the six years that Wu Tianming served as the director of the Xi'an Film Studio, he discovered and trained many new directors who graduated in 6, including Chen Kaige, Huang Jianxin, Gu Changwei, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Xia Gang, etc. He provided them with money, resources and opportunities. Among them, the most important disciple was Zhang Yimou. Before meeting Wu Tianming, Zhang Yimou was still working as a photographer at the Guangxi Film Studio. Wu Tianming watched the film "One and Eight" shot by Zhang Yimou and was very impressed by this young man, so he invited him to be the photographer of his new film "Old Well".

Later, Wu Tianming found that Zhang Yimou's image was very consistent with the character of the male protagonist in the movie, so he went against everyone's opinion and let Zhang Yimou play the male lead. Zhang Yimou himself was shocked because he had never studied acting and had never acted in a movie.

Zhang Yimou finished filming this movie amidst a barrage of criticism, and he did not let Wu Tianming down!

The film was a huge success after its release, not only winning the Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival, but also the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards.

In 1988, the second year after the release of this film, Zhang Yimou's first film Red Sorghum was also a huge success, winning China's first international film festival award, the Golden Bear Award at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival.

It was also in the movie "Red Sorghum" that Gong Li, the first generation of "Mou Girl", made her official debut with the role of Jiuer, and started a fifteen-year love-hate relationship with Zhang Yimou.

When Shirley Yang heard the name Lao Mouzi, she immediately thought of Gong Li. She was also a movie fan when she was free, and she naturally did not miss "Red Sorghum" starring Gong Li!

She also likes this actor very much. She has paid attention to him after Red Sorghum, and naturally did not miss the two years of Demon Queen and Codename Jaguar. Thinking that since Zhang Yimou is in this movie, will Gong Li also star in this movie?

Then he said, "Mr. Zhang, tell us something! If Mr. Mou is here, will Miss Mou be here too?"

After hearing this, A Bao and the others also became interested. Gong Li, who was in her early 20s at the moment, had an extremely stunning appearance!
Wang Kaixuan stared at Zhang Fan with anticipation, and followed up with Shirley Yang's words and asked, "Mr. Zhang! Gong Li is coming too, right?"

Zhang Fan smiled. These people were now looking at him eagerly. No, only Hu Bayi didn't seem interested. I wonder what that person was thinking about?
Look, it turns out that all men are lustful, and so is the woman named Shirly Yang!
"Yes! Gong Li plays the leading female role in the film, and she plays two roles!" Zhang Fan said directly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the table exploded with excitement. Wang Kaixuan suddenly ran to the toilet, shouting as he ran, "Don't fight with me for the toilet! Fatty, I need to dress up!"

Po and Stamp Lee looked at each other and regretted not taking the initiative. However, Po had his uncle's instruction, so his appearance was at least a 9 point. Stamp Lee was not bad either. He simply straightened his clothes and combed his hair with a bottle of Persian.

Shirly Yang couldn't help but roll her eyes after hearing what Wang Kaixuan said. She took out some foundation, lipstick, face cream, blush and the like from the small handbag beside her, and also took out a makeup mirror, which made Abao and Stamp Li opposite her stunned. They never thought that a woman's small bag could contain such rich contents!

Hu Bayi was also amazed when he saw it, and several people rolled their eyes at Shirley Yang.

Hu Bayi immediately withdrew his gaze after being rolled his eyes again, turned to Zhang Fan and asked, "Hey! Mr. Zhang, I just heard from Stamp Li that this movie is about ancient and modern times, or the Terracotta Warriors or something like that! This can't be our specialty, right? Then we can help out and give them some professional advice!"

A Bao, Stamp Li and others also knew about Hu Bayi and his main business. After a few days of communication, they naturally understood that they were doing the work of tomb robbers. They did not find it strange, but envied their exciting and adventurous life!
Zhang Fan thought about it and it seemed that it was somewhat similar to their old profession!
But the tomb where Hu Bayi and others were buried cannot compare to the one in the movie!
The place where people go in the movie is even higher up, that’s the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum!
"How can I put it? It's hard to say! I think so!" Zhang Fan said hesitantly!

In the movie, it seems that the villain played by Yu Rongyao is the one who does this, but he doesn’t seem to be a professional. He is an explorer and treasure hunter!
After hearing what Zhang Fan said, Shirley Yang also became interested. She had already finished her makeup and put her things into her small bag. "Mr. Zhang, please tell us. It would be great if we can help. It's embarrassing to get so much salary for nothing every month!"

Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the private room, "Boss Fan! Boss Fan! I'm Chen Xiaoxi, we're here!"

Zhang Fan heard the noise and said to the others, "Hey! It's better for the director and the leading actor to tell the story than for me to do it. What a coincidence! Director Chen! Please come in! Please come in!"

Chen Xiaoxi led the main creators behind him into the door one by one. First followed by Zhang Yimou, then Yu Rongyao, and finally Gong Li, who was dressed in a bright red Warring States robe!
Gong Li's outfit is truly stunning, not much different from Chu Yiren's.

As soon as Chen Xiaoxi came in, he greeted everyone, "Boss Fan! You are finally here! Hello, gentlemen! Who are these people behind me..."

"These people! We must know these people! Big director! Big star! Miss Gong Li, my name is Wang Kaixuan, I wonder if I can have the honor to meet you!"

Just as Chen Xiaoxi was about to introduce the people behind him, he was interrupted by Wang Kaixuan who came out of the toilet. Then he approached Gong Li with a pig-like face and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Gong Li!
Gong Li was almost frightened to death. At this time, Gong Li had already seen the world and was a famous actor and actress in the limelight!

The panic lasted only a millisecond, and he immediately recovered his composure, reached out and shook hands, smiled, and asked, "Thank you for your love, sir! May I know your name?"

After saying this, Wang Kaixuan covered his chest with his hands and blushed immediately. He pretended to be gentle and gentleman and was about to reply, but was pulled over by Hu Bayi.

"Lao Hu! Lao Hu! What are you doing!"

"I'm not doing anything. How come you spent more than ten minutes dressing up but end up looking worse?" After saying this, Hu Bayi pushed Wang Kaixuan back to his seat!

Then he said to Gong Li embarrassedly: "I'm sorry! Miss Gong, his name is Wang Kaixuan, you can just call him Fatty Wang!"

Gong Li shook his head and smiled back, "It's okay! I can see that you are all passionate people!"

Of course, even if he felt uncomfortable, Gong Li would not show it at the moment. After all, today they came to see the financial sponsor who had become the richest man in the country, so they could not be rude!
Seeing this, Zhang Fan said to the few people who were still standing, "Come on! Sit down! What's the point of standing? Stamp Li, go tell the waiter to serve the food."

Stamp Li stood up and went out. Zhang Fan thought that he should introduce himself to the people opposite him, so he introduced himself to them again. Then the atmosphere became lively!

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