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Chapter 331 Ceremony
"Mr. Xia and I are in love with each other." Han Qiao said shamelessly.

"Wen Yatou's brothers and sisters are not vegetarians. Let's not mention this in advance. You have a headache."

Han Qiao showed a resentful expression.

Seeing that Han Qiao was deflated, Han Sanping felt overjoyed. He fell back on the sofa and said seriously, "Han Qiao, you are the only big director of China Film Film Corporation, and China Film Film Corporation has high hopes for you."

"but."

Han Sanping paused: "You's two movies have done well at the box office, but after all, you're too young, and you don't have enough background in terms of qualifications or works."

"The reason why we have you this time is that China Film Group wants to promote outstanding young people in the group."

"It can be tied with Jiang Wen and Chen Kai, and it doesn't matter in other places, at least in our China Film."

"You are on the same level."

China Film Group is the leader of the film industry. It is the only one, but there are many mountains. Zhang Yimou belongs to Xiying Studio, and Chen Kai belongs to Beijing Film Studio...

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and the established movie studios are in decline, but their status in the industry is deeply rooted.

Simply put, the jury of major film festivals.

They have people!

and so.

Each established film studio has its own selection criteria for "big directors".

but.

China Film's platform recognized Han Qiao as a "big guide", so his status obviously rose.

This situation must be recognized.

Han Qiao pretended to be stunned: "Master Han, so I have no chance to be selected?"

"You can't say that." Han Sanping waved his hands, afraid of hurting the confidence of the young people, and said earnestly: "Han Qiao, you are still young after all, and you will have opportunities in the future."

"Han Qiao, you are from Chongqing, I am from Sichuan, and I used to be a fellow." Han Sanping walked up to Han Qiao and patted Han Qiao on the shoulder. At this moment, he was not the chairman of China Film Group, but an ordinary elder. He earnestly taught: "You are a good seedling of China Film Group, with outstanding achievements, but after all, movies are not just about box office."

"Brother Chen Kai, he won the Cannes Palme d'Or in 93, and this is the only director in our country that has won the award so far."

Chen Kai's debut is the pinnacle. "Farewell My Concubine" is a rare masterpiece in the history of Chinese films. Even in 2022, this work is still the only work that has won the Palme d'Or.

In other Berlin Film Festivals and Venice Film Festivals, there are still several award-winning works.

"Jiang Wen, his debut film "Sunny Day", won the Best Director Award at the 33rd Golden Horse Awards, and "The Devil Is Coming" in 2000 won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival."

Han Sanping's words are very euphemistic, but the meaning is very clear.

Han Qiao's chances of winning are almost zero.

"Master Han." Han Qiao turned his head away and asked wonderingly, "Is China Film Film making an art film this time?"

"Commercial film." Han Sanping was not sure about Han Qiao's approach.

"Since it's a commercial film, the purpose is to make money." Han Qiao patted his thigh and said arrogantly: "Although the films of Jiang Wen and Chen Kai have won many awards, I'm not bragging. Their combined box office is not as high as my two films." .”

"Han Qiao..." Han Sanping was a little helpless, the young man refused to listen to persuasion, and said patiently, "That's the truth, but..."

"Well, Master Han, let's make a bet."

The two people stared wide-eyed.

After all, Han Qiao is the "benchmark" of China Film Group, and this time he is ashamed of Starry Sky, Han Sanping hesitated for a moment, and said with a smile: "Okay, you rascal, if you don't hit the south wall and don't look back, I'll bet with you .”

"Tell me, how to gamble."

"Just bet on me that "Nobody Knows" has a box office of over [-] million. If the box office exceeds [-] million, Mr. Han will help fight for it. If not..." Han Qiao resentfully said, "If it doesn't, forget it."

Over [-] million box office?

Han Sanping didn't remember it a bit. After a while, he stared at Han Qiao. The young man nodded in a loud voice, "Just do as you say."

The box office of "Hero" is 2.3 million. China Film Group's goal is actually only so much. If Han Qiao's box office can really exceed [-] million, then China Film Group does not mind giving Han Qiao a chance.

Han Sanping readily agreed.

Han Qiao breathed a sigh of relief, his plan was only half successful now.

The other half, of course, has to get the wool from the big and small kings.

After a few minutes.

The office door opened.

The king was full of smiles, he was kind and rich, and he was very educated. He laughed loudly: "Master Han, Director Han, it's been a long time."

"Brother Wang, you still have the same demeanor." Han Qiao smiled, hugged him heavily, and leaned against the face of President Wang, jokingly said: "Brother Wang, I heard that you recently bought a painting with a lot of money, and I have been envious of it for a long time. "

A few days ago, the king gave a huge sum of tens of millions to buy an oil painting.

There was an uproar in the industry.

Han Qiao just couldn't understand their ignorance. Mr. Wang spent 7 million yuan to buy paintings, and tens of millions was nothing.

Han Qiao waited for the king to deal with it at a low price.

"Director Han likes it, so go and have a look at my place when you have time." The king was all smiles, and when he looked back at his younger brother, he frowned: "What are you doing in a daze, call him Brother Han."

Xiao Wang always had a twitching face, but at this time, there was something to ask for, and he was unwilling to call: "Brother Han."

Han Qiao was very satisfied, and patted Wang Zhonglei on the shoulder, disgusting him: "Xiao Lei has grown up now and is obedient."

"You..." Boss Xiao Wang's eyes were bloodshot, he felt aggrieved, and his flair was absent.

Han Sanping nodded: "Since this is the case, this matter is over. Huayi and Pangu Film and Television are both among the best film companies in the industry. They still need to make money with harmony and find ways to promote the development of China's film industry."

"Master Han taught me that."

The king always bowed and thanked.

Han San assessed the tone, and the next step was to negotiate conditions. He had a lot of work to do every day, so he didn't have time to watch the two of them quarrel.

Moved to another location with the staff.

Huo Siyan sat obediently on the sofa, saw Mr. Wang's gloomy and fierce eyes, his face was pale, and he grabbed the hem of the lace skirt with both hands. ..."

"Xiao Lei, this is Huo Siyan." Han Qiao interrupted, put his arms around Mr. Wang's back, and introduced with a smile.

President Xiao Wang's eyes fell on Han Qiao, and he said coldly, "Brother Han, what do you want to do?"

Grit your teeth.

"It's nothing, let me introduce you to get to know each other again." Han Qiao didn't take it seriously, rubbed his chin, and pondered: "Xiao Lei, for the harm you caused to Miss Huo, I think you should apologize to Miss Huo."

"Han Qiao, apologize to her..." Mr. Wang turned around and left, branding a cruel word: "Dream."

"Okay." Mr. Wang put his hand on Mr. Wang's shoulder, and said with a smile: "Siyan, long time no see, I look much better. It seems that Director Han's Pangu Film and Television is really a blessing."

"Zhong Lei, please apologize to Miss Siyan."

"Brother..." Mr. Wang's face changed drastically. What is Huo Siyan? It's just his plaything, a piece of clothing, or dirty clothes. If he wants to apologize to Huo Siyan, he might as well kill him.

"Apologize."

Xiao Wang always felt unwilling and unwilling, so he said hastily: "Miss Huo, I'm sorry."

Huo Siyan was about to cry in fright, waved his hands, his face was pale, his lips were blue, and he said in a panic: "No...it's okay..."

"???"

Han Qiao tilted his head, Miss Huo was really grand, especially with the whip wound on her back, lightly "it doesn't matter".

Do it all.

What do you want to start in three years.

Since the righteous master does not pursue it.

Han Qiao didn't make fun of himself, and took out the recorder from his pocket: "Brother Wang, you know me well. People respect me a foot, and I respect others."

"Xiao Wang always finds newspapers to smear unknown people, causing huge losses to my movie box office, but we are friends, so the losses don't matter at all."

"But."

Han Qiao pretended to be in trouble.

"Director Han is really kind." The king didn't talk nonsense: "Since we are friends, how can we make friends suffer. This is 10% of the film production of the Southern Ticket Warehouse. I hope to compensate Director Han for the loss."

Good guy.

Last time "People on the Journey", Yanjing was compensated with 10% of the film schedule.

It is now 10% of the South China ticket warehouse, which is a key box office in the country, and Huayi has suffered a heavy loss.

no way.

Xiao Wang is worth the money.

Han Qiao was very embarrassed and tried to evade: "Brother Wang, this is not good. After all, A World Without Thieves is still in theaters. I feel guilty for doing this. I always feel that you are poaching Huayi's corner."

"What the hell!" Mr. Wang had never seen such a shameless person, with a dark face.

The king always felt pain: "Director Han, 10.5 percent."

"14 percent."

"It's too much, it's impossible." Mr. Wang couldn't take it anymore, pointed at Han Qiao's nose, and cursed: "Han Qiao, how dare you think about it, 14 percent, why don't you give Huayi to me?" you……"

"11 percent." Mr. Wang pressed down Mr. Wang's hand, his expression was ugly.

Hanqiao Lion opened his mouth wide.

Dare to think.

Han Qiao smiled and shook his head: "Xiao Lei won't grow up anymore, I'll give him some food, 12%."

"Han..."

"Brother Wang, this is my bottom line." Han Qiao looked directly at President Wang.

The atmosphere in the room was low.

After a while, a smile appeared on the corner of the king's mouth: "Okay."

"make a deal."

After signing and stamping, the matter is over. Mr. Wang took the recording pen and smiled all over his face: "Director Han, come to Huayi when you have time to sit, look at the paintings, drink tea, and chat."

"It's easy to say." Han Qiao was very enthusiastic, and Hua Yi was his lucky star.

At this time, movie theaters have great autonomy in arranging films, but the movie theaters under China Film Group account for more than half of the country, and they must follow the opinions of China Film Group.

With 12% of the South China box office's film schedule, the box office of The Unknown is undoubtedly guaranteed.

pity.

Huayi's world without thieves, the glory is no longer, it is estimated that it will be difficult to exceed [-] million.

The king walked to the door, remembered, turned around, and smiled: "Director Han, I heard that you will hold the launch ceremony of the "Pangu Opening the Sky Project" at the Chinese Opera on February 2, if you don't mind us going to join in the fun. "

Han Qiao laughed in his heart.

The king was witnessing his "unlucky" moment. He threw the agreement to Huo Siyan and signaled Huo Siyan to fan the wind: "Of course I don't mind. It's a great honor for the king to appreciate it."

………………

With the door closed.

The king's face was gloomy for a moment, blood dripped from his heart, 12% of the Nanfang ticket warehouse's allocation is money.

President Xiao Wang loosened the buttons of his suit, his white shirt was turned up, his face was ferocious, and the recording pen was crushed by black crocodile leather shoes.

"Han Qiao is a character, and he didn't act like that." Mr. Wang glanced sideways: "In the future, I will have a better memory."

"Brother, are we going to take this loss?"

"Han Qiao won't be able to be proud for too long." The king's boss said, "The plan to open up the sky is the beginning of his downfall. I won't talk about the past. Let's go. I have an appointment with Brother Chen Kai to meet him."

………………

"Brother Han, thank you."

Huo Siyan recalled it at this time, his mood was ups and downs, and he looked at Han Qiao with tears in his eyes.

Perhaps Han Qiao took advantage of her, but Han Qiao could make Mr. Wang apologize to her, which was something she couldn't even imagine.

She lost her dignity a long time ago, and when she regained it, she suddenly found that it was the most precious thing in the world.

Han Qiao stood up, took a piece of paper from the coffee table, wiped away Huo Siyan's tears, and said with a smile: "Miss Huo doesn't have such a little white rabbit, well, the matter is over, and it will be up to you in the future .”

"Um……"

Huo Siyan bit her red lips with white teeth, showing off her charm habitually. Immediately, shame arose in her heart, as if she was afraid that Han Qiao would see her clearly, and said again, "I see."

"pretty good."

Han Qiao shrugged.

…………

"Brother Han..."

In the corridor, the little girl's legs and feet were weak, and she squatted in the corner, sleepy and dazed. Brother Chen Kai asked her to wait for Han Qiao, but she didn't dare to leave. She didn't eat lunch, she was hungry and weak.

"You are not the little assistant next to Director Chen." Han Qiao had quick eyes and quick hands, helped the staggering little girl, and said with a smile, "What's the matter?"

"Thank you Brother Han." The little girl was very embarrassed: "Director Chen has a few words for Brother Han."

Han Qiao was a little surprised.

He knew that brother Chen Kai was a good teacher, but he and brother Chen Kai only met once, and brother Chen Kai asked his assistant to wait for him to pass on his education.

this person.

It's really stinky.

Arthur is having a hard time.

"It's okay, let's talk."

"Director Chen said that Brother Han's works made the same mistake as Director Feng's works, that is, they cater too much to the audience and lose the artistic value of the film itself."

The little girl kept a straight face and imitated Chen Kai's serious tone: "After all, the audience is not a professional. When it comes to movies, art, and human nature, filmmakers still have to have their own persistence."

Han Qiao smiled: "It is Director Chen who can speak."

"I'm sorry for you." Han Qiao thought for a while, "Please tell Director Chen a word."

"Let's just say that Han Qiao is grateful for Director Chen's guidance."

"but."

Han Qiao was very serious, and said with a straight face: "Bai Juyi said in the Tang Dynasty that articles should be written according to the times, and songs and poems should be written according to the events."

"The purpose of movies is to bring happiness to the audience, not to tell people the truth."

Does the art of film matter?

Of course it matters.

However, Chen Kai forced to tell stories in order to explain the truth and philosophy, just like a novel is forced to create conflicts in order to pretend to be forceful, and it is destined to hit the street.

The art that the audience wants is like "I'm Not the God of Medicine". Firstly, it is a good story, and secondly, there are intriguing details that touch the heartstrings inadvertently.
Then she burst into tears of sadness.

It's hard.

But this is the standard configuration of the great god.

"Do you need to write it down?" Han Qiao was very patient.

"No need, I have a good memory." The little assistant had a good impression of Han Qiao, rolled his eyes, and warned, "Brother Han, are you really telling Director Chen that?"

After hesitating for a moment, his eyes widened: "Director Chen will be angry."

"Director Chen has a broad mind and won't get angry."

………………

China Film Group is located on the North Second Ring Road.

Nearby is Shichahai, where business is flourishing.

A high-end teahouse.

The young woman has her hair in a high bun, revealing her slender neck. She wears a plain white cheongsam. She has a figure like flowing water. She flips the tea cover with plain hands, pours off the hot tea, and brews it with mountain spring water for a second time. As the tea stretches, the freshness The fragrance of tea is dense.

"Please have some tea."

The woman presents it with bare hands.

Brother Chen Kai sat cross-legged, took a sip of the tea, put down the cup, and came to a judgment on Mr. and Mrs. Wang.

Tasting tea is like tasting people.

The king is always calm and unhurried, neither in a hurry nor in a hurry.

Mr. Xiao Wang's brows were clouded, his eyes showed impatience from time to time, scratching his ears and cheeks, like a monkey in a gossip furnace.

I need someone.

After drinking a cup of tea, the king was always elegant, and instead of talking about movies, he asked Brother Chen Kai what books he read recently?

Chen Kai had a strong aura and was calm, talking about the few books he had read recently.

With a smile on his lips, the king humbly asked for advice.

Brother Chen Kai seemed to feel itchy, his eyebrows twitched, and he had a lot of insights on weekdays, and he talked endlessly, and finally commented: "You must be proud in art, and success is actually secular."

The king's legs were numb, his face remained unchanged, and he complimented: "Director Chen is naturally different from other film directors. Your work Farewell My Concubine is the only masterpiece that won the Cannes Film Palme d'Or."

"I heard that director Chen has recently thought of making a Chinese fantasy blockbuster to explore human nature. If you don't like Hua Yi, what can I do to help you?"

"Not yet." Chen Kai really refused. He has never been short of funds to make movies. If China Film hadn't invited him to come out this time, he would never make a so-called "commercial blockbuster".

and.

The China Film family has a great career, so they look down on Huayi's three melons and two dates.

"Director Chen."

The sliding door was pushed open, and the little assistant ran out of breath, with beads of sweat running down the bridge of her delicate nose.

Brother Chen Kai frowned. After all, there was an outsider there. He didn't criticize the assistant's recklessness. He brought a cup of tea: "Did you tell Han Qiao?"

Han Qiao?

Mr. Wang and Mr. Wang looked at each other and pricked up their ears.

"Say it." The little assistant took the teacup and put it on the tea table.

"Just say it." Brother Chen Kai didn't take it to heart. He mentioned Han Qiao, but he did it rashly. Whether Han Qiao can understand it has nothing to do with him.

The little assistant hesitated for a moment, and tried: "Director Chen, how much does Director Han have to say to you?"

"Oh?" Brother Chen Kai became interested: "Han Qiao has something else for me, tell me?"

"Han Qiao said..." The little assistant imitated Han Qiao's tone, very modest: "Thank you Director Chen for your guidance."

"He's not as crazy as the news said." Brother Chen Kai sipped his tea with a calm expression.

Mr. Wang and Mr. Wang looked at each other.

I'm afraid you are too young.

really.

The little assistant continued: "Han Qiao said that Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty once said: Articles are written when they are combined, and poems are written when things are combined."

"Movies are about bringing happiness to people, not telling people the truth."

Finished speaking in one go.

The little assistant was worried. Based on her understanding of Brother Chen Kai, this sentence was undoubtedly tit for tat.

After a while, with his head tilted and his eyes carefully scrutinized, Chen Kai's face was solemn, his eyebrows were thick like knives, and he sneered: "Nonsense."

The king picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Han Qiao is really Huayi's lucky star.

Sleepiness comes with pillows.

"Director Chen, I heard that China Film is planning to shoot a commercial blockbuster this time, and Han Qiao is in the quota..."

"It's just a promotion for him." Brother Chen Kai didn't take it seriously: "Mr. Wang, I won't chat today, I will talk when I have time."

Follow Chen Kaige to leave.

The king always straightened his legs, the blood flowed through his numb legs, he let out a long breath, and his expression was very relaxed: "Brother Chen Kai is art or not, this meditator is really not capable of ordinary people."

Look back.

Xiao Wang lay on the carpet in the tea room and lost his soul.

The two brothers passed like this for a few minutes, and finally their souls returned to their bodies. President Xiao Wang took a sip of the teapot, and felt relieved: "Brother, Brother Chen Kai doesn't need to invest, what should I do?"

"He doesn't need it now."

"Just wait, he will take the initiative to contact us in a few days."

Han Qiao was the one who kept his mouth shut. He set his sights on this piece of cake from Zhongying.

"Brother, you don't want China Film to choose Brother Chen Kai, but Han Qiao." Mr. Wang is still very shrewd as long as he doesn't involve women, so he questioned, "This is impossible."

"Of course it's impossible." Mr. Wang glanced at him: "China Film Group will still choose Brother Chen Kai in the end, but it's not as smooth as Brother Chen Kai thought."

"3.2 million."

"It's money if you mix it with some soup."

........................

As the Spring Festival of 2004 came to an end.

During the Spring Festival, the film market, which had died down, was once again noisy.

The fight at the box office was extremely brutal, and Kung Fu broke through 5000 million at the box office. This is the fastest film in the history of domestic films to break through 5000 million at the box office.

Zhou Xingchi's college speeches did not stop.

The horn of victory of the king of comedy swept the mainland.

The box office of A World Without Thieves has exceeded 6000 million. To be honest, the box office is very good. It must be among the top ten domestic films this year. However, in a horizontal comparison, this film has insufficient stamina. Generations of life to clamp down.

The box office of Nobody's Name broke 5800 million, and even with the box office fermenting over several weekends, it's no problem to be number one for a while.

Hanqiao lives firmly in Diaoyutai.

The news of the entire entertainment sector exploded. First of all, China Film released the "blockbuster" plan, and the candidate list was announced, and Han Qiao was on the list.

China Film's intention is self-evident.

It is to push Han Qiao to the position of "domestic leader", catching up with his predecessors Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang...

The entertainment sector questioned one after another: "Han Qiao has debuted for four years, but only has two films. How can he be able to stand side by side with his senior directors?"

"How much moisture is in Han Qiao's "Da Dao"?"

"Hanqiao's box office is good, but there are almost no important awards. The only winners are the best new director at the Yanjing College Student Film Festival and the best new director at the Golden Horse Awards..."

Inevitably, there are many supporters: "Han Qiao has become a big director, worthy of the name, two films, the first film has a box office of 5000 million, and the second film has a box office of 6000 million, even, it is still early , The final box office is still unknown!"

"Feng Xiaogang can become a great director, why can't Han Qiao be a great director?"

"Zhang Yimou said: "Da Dao is just the starting point of Han Qiao..."

"Brother Chen Kai said that Han Qiao's works are not thoughtful..."

"Feng Xiaogang refused to respond, saying that he is studying the script recently..."

"........."

There was a lot of disturbance.

On February 2, Zhang Yimou's "Hero" entered North America, occupying the top box office of North American movies. Lao Mouzi's performance and achievements in one year are well-deserved No. 3 in China.

By the way.

Zhang Ziyi also set sail, "Hero" went to North America, and "Jasmine Blooms" came again in August. The new movie "House of Flying Daggers" will undoubtedly go abroad. This year, the media has called out the year of "Zhang Ziyi".

Mainland actress, she is well-deserved number one.

Han Qiao's gossip was blown away in the blink of an eye.

2 month 5 number.

Pangu Kaitian plans to hold the opening ceremony in the auditorium of the Chinese Opera.

Han Qiao also thought about the reason why he chose to play in Zhongxi. Nortel has a good relationship with him now, so we can't treat one more favorably than another.

The campus of Chinese opera is too small.

The auditorium was not as grand as Nortel, and media invitations were rare. However, the entire hutong entrance was treated seriously by reporters early in the morning, and it was almost blocked.

The car can't get in.

The invited audience can only go to the entrance of the alley, and then get off the car and walk over.

short street,
It felt like walking out of the red carpet abruptly.

The main reason is that there are too many. Zhang Yimou and Zhang Ziyi attended, not only to participate in the event, but also to promote the movie.

"House of Flying Daggers" is shooting soon.

It's very interesting to meet Zhao Buffett. Zhang Ziyi is the best actress in China Opera 96, and Zhao Yanzi is the best actress in Nortel 96.

pity.

The reporter was disappointed.

The two actresses fought fiercely in private, and they met very harmoniously.

Zhao Yanzi expressed her blessings to Zhang Ziyi to succeed her as the most popular actress in the Mainland.

Zhang Ziyi expressed his gratitude to Zhao Yanzi.

Others such as Ning Hao, Lu Yu, Zhang Yibai...

Celebrities such as Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Shuang Bing...

Those who are almost famous and have no job are swarming over.

The camera clicked and clicked, and said with emotion: "Han Qiao's popularity is not an exaggeration to be number one in the mainland entertainment industry."

"The main thing is that he has no conflict of interest with these stars."

Don't look at Han Qiao and Huayi fighting to death, but he has a good relationship with the stars under Huayi's banner.

And he's not playing now.

The vacated market was almost divided among Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao.

It's 10:00 in the morning.

Han Qiao in a suit and leather shoes appeared at the entrance of the auditorium of the Chinese Opera, together with Ning Hao, Gu Changwei, and an unknown female director from Xiangjiang named Huang Zhenzhen.

Her film work is the inspirational comedy film "Six Heroes".

It is said to support new directors.

In fact, almost all works have won a lot of honors, such as Huang Zhenzhen, who was awarded "Outstanding Young Director" at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 1999.

"Da Lizi, why are you here?"

The entrance of the auditorium.

Zeng Li took the students to receive him, turned around and saw Han Qiao, and smiled with red lips: "I am a teacher of Chinese opera and an actor of Times Starry Sky. I must come out to receive such an important occasion."

"Congratulations." Zeng Li directed the students, smiling with red lips, "Director Han."

"I'm Director Han, so you're Zeng Daxing?" Han Qiao had other things to talk about, so he didn't talk too much: "I'll have a thank-you banquet after a while, remember to come over for dinner."

This is the cabbage in his field.

Han Qiao didn't have time to swing the hoe for now, but he had to keep an eye on it, so as not to be stolen by thieves.

"understood."

Zeng Li didn't say much. She is not as salty as her later generations. This year, she has roles in "No. [-] Under Heaven" and "Legend of Sword and Fairy". In addition, after the broadcast of "Water Moon Cave", the market feedback is good. Zhou Yi is full of energy and is about to launch "Legend of the Mirror".

(End of this chapter)