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Chapter 947 The Fairy Sister's Vision - A Master Protector of Her Husband [Part Two]

Morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Cannes hotel suite, casting pale golden sunlight onto the off-white carpeted floor.

Liu Yifei sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the three different dresses hanging on the wardrobe opposite her, and fell into a deep dilemma.

I'm having trouble making decisions again.

The three dresses are as follows: on the left is a champagne-colored satin jumpsuit, which is elegant and sophisticated; in the middle is a two-piece set, with a mauve knit top and a simple white knee-length skirt, which is both intellectual and youthful; and on the right is a beige suit dress set with a V-neck and a high slit on the side, which not only highlights her figure but also avoids looking dull, balancing composure and vitality.

Liu Yifei chose all three dresses herself, but she was stumped at the last step, unsure which one to choose.

Liu Yifei stood up, her gaze falling on the satin dress on the far left. She reached out her hand, but then frowned slightly and gently shook her head.

It's so frustrating! I still can't decide!
Just as Liu Yifei was secretly annoyed, a soft laugh reached her ears.

Without even thinking, I know who it is.

"Not only do you not offer any opinions, but you're also laughing!" Liu Yifei said, biting her pink lips lightly, sounding annoyed.

"No, honey, I've seen you choosing for almost an hour. It's just participating in an interview program, why is it so difficult?" Sun Yi's lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't help but laugh again, "You've done interviews with the movie channel before, there's no need to be so nervous."

In response to Sun Yi's teasing, Liu Yifei retaliated with a deadly glare.

She's heartless. If today's interview wasn't for someone else's sake, she wouldn't be so conflicted. Wear whichever you like, let others say what they want.

Not only did they refuse to help, but they also dared to make sarcastic remarks.
Married women think differently; they're always thinking about how they represent their husbands' image when they're out in public, especially when facing the media alone.

As the atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival intensifies, domestic film fans are paying increasing attention. In order to capitalize on this trend, the film festival broadcasting team of the movie channel applied to the domestic authorities for a special program called "Cannes Film Festival Interviews" to interview Chinese filmmakers attending this year's festival.

The station's leaders approved of the idea and strongly agreed with it. They even temporarily borrowed Dong Qing, a host from CCTV's variety channel who has extensive experience hosting large-scale events and talk shows, and flew to Cannes specifically for her.

At the same time, they also used their internal connections to call Sun Yi's private phone and invite him to an interview.

Sun Yi is low-key when facing the media, but it depends on who he's dealing with. His relationship with "Sixth Princess" is definitely not one to be ignored. However, it's a pity that he is now a jury member. The Cannes Film Festival has a rule that jury members are advised not to have any contact with the media during the festival, so as not to be too influenced by public opinion and lose the fairness of the jury.

Without Sun Yi, this interview would essentially lose over 50% of its appeal. Domestic audiences are most interested in him as a judge.

At the crucial moment, Liu Yifei volunteered to attend in place of Sun Yi.

The movie channel gladly accepted.

Although the planned interview with the couple has been reduced to one person, everyone now knows that the two are a family and have a very good relationship. If one of them attends, it basically represents the other.

It's not perfect in every way, but it's definitely not a regret.

The interview was this afternoon, and it was on behalf of Sun Yi, which is why Liu Yifei was so conflicted about her outfit for so long – concern can cloud judgment.

Sun Yi joked, but he had no intention of really angering Liu Tianxian. He walked to the wardrobe and carefully examined the dress she had chosen.

"So, which one should I wear?" Liu Yifei looked at her husband, her voice filled with anticipation and consideration: "We're going to record an interview later, and I want to look more mature and composed, but I'm afraid of dressing too old-fashioned."

Sun Yi nodded, his gaze still fixed on the three dresses. He didn't even turn around to look at his wife's figure, but immediately began to imagine what she would look like in the dresses.

There's no way around it; aesthetic sense is a fundamental skill for directors, and the people involved are people they know all too well.

"How about this suit dress?" Sun Yi pointed to the dress on the far right and gave his reasons, "This long dress is indeed of excellent quality and suits your figure very well, but it's a bit too formal. The one in the middle lacks a bit of presence."

"This suit dress, the color matches your skin tone very well, the lapel is neat and fits the mature image, and paired with a pair of pearl earrings, it has an elegance without being as ostentatious as full diamond jewelry, I think it's very suitable."

Liu Yifei took off her suit dress, compared it to herself in the mirror, and ran her fingertips over the belt design at the waist, a smile appearing in her eyes: "It does look more streamlined than a satin dress, and it should look very elegant on camera during the interview. How about nude stilettos for the shoes? They won't steal the spotlight from the dress and will also elongate the legs."

“Absolutely.” Sun Yi nodded and snapped his fingers: “The main reason is that my Qianqian has a good foundation, so any outfit will suit her. It’s just a matter of choosing the right occasion and style.”

"You're so good at talking! Bah!"

The movie channel's temporary interview room was set up on a hotel balcony with a sea view, not far from the movie palace.

Beyond the white railings stretched the impossibly blue Mediterranean Sea, the shadows of palm trees slanting across the smooth ground. Liu Yifei, dressed in a beige suit skirt, her long hair loosely gathered to one side, sat with her legs crossed in a wicker armchair. The seamless blend of sea and sky behind her served as a natural backdrop, making her appear as if she had been refreshed by the bright Mediterranean sunshine, radiating freshness and composure.

The host, Dong Qing, sat opposite her. After a few simple pleasantries, they naturally got down to business.

Dong Qing wore a professional, concerned smile, which was very approachable. She started the conversation by talking about Sun Yi.

"Yifei, we all know that Director Sun has a great responsibility and is very busy as a jury member for the main competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. However, domestic audiences are very curious about his work as a jury member. Do you know anything about it these days and could you reveal some secrets to the audience?"

Before she could finish her question, Liu Yifei nodded knowingly, a helpless yet proud smile curving her lips as she took over the conversation in a light tone: "He's really experiencing what a 'sweet burden' is this time. These past few days, apart from necessary activities and meetings, he's basically been holed up in his room watching movies and taking notes."

“I looked at his notebook, it was filled with dense writing, thicker than the study materials I used to prepare for exams back then.”

As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, her eyes revealing a wife's understanding and support for her husband's career, subtly attributing Sun Yi's "disappearance" at this year's Cannes Film Festival to his dedication to his duties, rather than anything else.

"In addition to these, the judges of their main competition unit also have to hold two discussion meetings a week on average, each lasting a whole day, and once they even didn't get back until late at night."

Liu Yifei pouted slightly, her tone carrying a hint of complaint, but her eyes were bright, exuding a sense of pride.

Dong Qing smiled knowingly and then steered the conversation to Liu Yifei, asking her about her personal feelings about this year's Cannes Film Festival.

"My impression is that I really met outstanding filmmakers from all over the world, and I realized that I still have a lot to learn. The atmosphere was also very special. There were countless excellent works, and the competition was extremely fierce."

Dong Qing nodded, picked up where Liu Yifei left off, and smoothly steered the conversation to a more macro level: "That's right. Many media outlets have reported that this year's Cannes Film Festival is the most prestigious one in recent years."

"Yes, I agree with that statement."

"So, I'd like to ask, as someone who personally participated in this film festival and witnessed the efforts of Director Sun and many other Chinese filmmakers, what are your thoughts on the current state of Chinese-language films' international influence? Especially recently, there has been a lot of discussion about 'position' and 'identity'." This question was somewhat pointed and marked a deeper exploration.

Liu Yifei didn't answer immediately. Instead, she lowered her eyes slightly, extended her slender fingers, and gently fiddled with the exquisite mutton-fat jade bracelet on her wrist. The movement was slow and graceful, carrying a unique serenity. After a moment, she raised her eyes, her gaze clear and resolute:
She repeated the word "discourse power" softly, as if savoring its weight. "I think discourse power is not something you can automatically possess by having a title or sitting in a specific position. It's more like the growth of a forest, which is accumulated and layered up slowly by one solid work after another, one good story after another."

Her voice was not loud, but each word was clear, like jade beads falling onto a plate, cleverly bringing the abstract concept of "discourse power" back to the most core foundation of "the work itself".

It's hard to imagine that the fairy sister, who once suffered from "interviewing brat syndrome," could be so calm and composed.

People are always growing, especially after they have a clear goal and something to rely on. Change is always subtly influencing them.

It all depends on whether you're willing to put your mind to it.

When Sun Yi is around, Liu Yifei is responsible for being silly, showing off, and having fun. Only when her husband is not around does she revert to being a well-rounded, calm, and independent woman with her own opinions.

But Dong Qing, being an experienced host, certainly couldn't just "let go" of Liu Yifei like that. She was determined to delve deeper into the topic, so she changed her approach, asking again with a hint of inquiry:
"Like a forest, that's indeed a brilliant metaphor. So, Yifei, have you been paying attention to domestic public opinion lately?"

"Yes, there is still some attention, after all, many fans and moviegoers are looking forward to this year's Cannes Film Festival."

"That's true, but recently some senior figures have made the statement that 'position determines the right to speak.' I wonder what your personal opinion is? Do you agree or disagree?"

This question almost explicitly confirmed Director Chen's previous statement about "the chess player and the chief referee." The interview room fell silent instantly, and all the staff held their breath.

Just when everyone thought Liu Yifei had something to show for herself, she didn't show the slightest anger or embarrassment. Instead, she calmly picked up the cup of steaming black tea in front of her, took a small sip, and even paused for a moment, as if savoring its rich aroma.

When she put down her teacup, she smiled, her tone was calm, even casual, as if she were talking about everyday things, but she used a very formal term to address Sun Yi.

“My husband doesn’t like to preach. Sometimes he’ll tell me that making movies is like planting trees. Don’t always look at how grand other people’s gardens are, or worry about whether you’re holding a golden hoe or a silver hoe.”

As she said this, she turned her head slightly, her smile widening. "The most important thing is to find good, suitable seeds, bend down, plant the saplings one by one, patiently water and fertilize them, and then watch them grow."

"After all, when the saplings have grown into a forest that provides shade for people and shelter for birds, who will remember which hoe looked prettier when people were fighting over it in the beginning?"

She didn't mention any names or make any harsh words, but the contrast between "planting trees" and "fighting for hoes" clearly and elegantly distinguished her and Sun Yi's attitude from that of someone who was eager for fame and status and obsessed with superficial glory.

Dong Qing even paused for two seconds during the interview.

She never expected Liu Yifei to utter such philosophical words. Without naming names, she logically and convincingly refuted the previous negative public opinion.

This topic cannot be explored any further!

Dong Qing quickly recovered and steered the conversation back to the upcoming awards ceremony.

"Yifei, do you think Chinese-language films will achieve anything at Cannes this year? Or do you hope that Chinese-language films will achieve anything?"

“Of course, as a Chinese filmmaker, I certainly hope that our Chinese-language films will achieve something.” Liu Yifei smiled and nodded, then said confidently, “Moreover, I firmly believe in this.”

Because it was a special interview with a high requirement for timeliness, the program team of the movie channel edited the footage overnight, and the interview segments were quickly transmitted back to China and broadcast in a special program during prime time on the movie channel.

The moment the show aired, the hashtag #LiuYifeiPlantingTrees# quickly climbed to the top of the trending searches, sparking heated discussions among netizens, who expressed their feelings.

"Holy crap! Sisi has really opened up a new strategy!"

"I've never seen such a fairy-like woman before, she's amazing!"

"Planting a tree and fighting over a hoe. What a brilliant metaphor! It's incredibly satirical without using a single vulgar word!"

"This is the true attitude towards making movies! It's so much better than those self-proclaimed 'judges'!"

"A gentle knife, yet every strike is deadly! She protected her husband, pointed out certain people, and elevated the theme—she's absolutely brilliant! She's a master at protecting her husband!"

Public opinion shifted instantly.

That night, it was rumored that a famous director's team revised a series of previously prepared press releases regarding his role as "Chairman of the Tokyo International Film Festival Jury" overnight.

Meanwhile, in his hotel suite in Cannes, Sun Yi was watching a live broadcast of Xiao Nizi's interview, and the more he watched, the more shocked he became.

This woman isn't just pretending to be stupid with me all this time, is she?

Sun Yi suddenly felt a chill down his back.

When Liu Yifei came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, she saw Sun Yi, who didn't recognize her at all.

Liu Yifei's lips curled slightly, and she asked calmly:

"What? What's with that expression?"

"Uh, wife, it has to be you, you're the one."

Sun Yi gave a thumbs up.

"You think you can just say it and that's it? Humph!"

Liu Yifei curled her lip and looked at Sun Yi with disdain.

"Well, what else can I do?" Faced with the girl's gaze, Sun Yi hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth, looking like he had made a tough decision and suffered a great injustice, and said, "Fine, tonight I'll go all out and let you be on top!"

above??!!
"Oh, you!"

Liu Yifei blushed with anger and kicked Sun Yi in the shin, yelling, "Just go die!!!"

(End of this chapter)