The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 1010 They chased after foreigners, but the foreigners were all chasing after me.
Xiao Yaxuan wasn't particularly interested in Zhou Yi's business disputes; she preferred to go shopping with him in disguise when he was free.

As for how effective the disguise was, that's a matter of opinion.

Anyway, tabloid reporters have had a blast taking pictures these past few days, from all sorts of angles.

Of course, the public's focus wasn't on the conventional angles like where the two were photographed or what they bought, but rather on a different approach: based on the fact that Xiao Yaxuan was Zhou Yi's first rumored girlfriend, they launched a fascinating chain of associations—

"Bond Girl Arrives: Pop Diva Hsiao Ya-Hsuan Makes Rare Public Appearance Holding Hands with Zhou Yi – Is She Declaring Her Dominance?"

"A stunning Bond girl has arrived! Zhou Yi, who started this affair but ultimately abandoned it, is suspected of being targeted?!"

Bond girls' allure is deadly, while domestic actresses' bust sizes pale in comparison!

The first foreign girlfriend to actively pursue him? A look back at Zhouyi's romantic history abroad...

For the first time in 007 years, is the introduction of a James Bond film to mainland China related to the influence of the I Ching?

Bond girl dumps Bond! Eva Green talks for the first time about her feelings as a source of inspiration for Spike's songs...

Keep the Roots! A Chaotic Battle of Rumored Girlfriends from China and Abroad!

《………………》

"What the hell is this?"

Zhou Yi felt like the headline was about to explode if he looked at it any longer, but his fingers still honestly contributed their own clicks to those sensational headlines.

Unfortunately, when I clicked on it, it was still the same old story in a different guise.

Since the premiere of "Casino Royale" last November, the new 007, starring Daniel Craig, has swept away pre-release skepticism, and its global box office revenue has now exceeded $500 million.

It can be said that while creating another new box office peak for the 007 series of films, it also brought its reputation to a whole new level.

The lead actress, Eva Green, also became a global sensation with this 007 film, transforming from a French arthouse actress and Zhou Yi's rumored girlfriend into a globally renowned goddess.

What's even more surprising is that "Casino Royale" was imported to mainland China uncut and will officially hit the big screen on Monday, January 29, 2007.

Keep in mind that the 007 series has been around for 45 years, and even the most famous Brosnan version of 007 has never received this kind of treatment, yet this time...

Considering the concrete evidence of a relationship between the film's female lead, Eva Green, and Zhou Yi, it's hard not to speculate.

Even more unexpectedly, Columbia Pictures, the film's distributor, to show respect for the Chinese market, officially announced a grand screening ceremony.

The entire production team, including the new 007 Daniel Craig, Bond girl Eva Green, director Martin Campbell, producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, made a collective appearance in Beijing and Shanghai for promotional activities.

The film's producers even sent an invitation to Warner Music, inviting Zhou Yi to attend the premiere in Beijing.

Although this is an expression of sincerity, considering the background story of this first time in 45 years, it's hard not to have all sorts of thoughts—isn't this just coming to pay homage to the powerful?
“Of course I know about China. Spike and I are very good friends. In fact, I didn’t tell him I was coming to China beforehand because I wanted to surprise him…”

On January 27th, the Chinese entertainment industry truly welcomed the entire cast and crew of a globally blockbuster film – the kind where everyone was present.

The two lead actors, one a genuine Englishman and the other a pure-blooded French woman, exuded the stereotypical aristocratic air of elegance and superiority, attracting countless media interviews.

Whenever they mention their favorite snacks, praise the scenery they've seen, or even the streets they've walked, the media will write extensively about it and report on it.

Foreigners' recognition is invaluable!
Countless domestic celebrities wanted to show their faces on the red carpet at this film screening, and Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists who used to look down on the mainland film industry were now praising the 007 crew with great enthusiasm after meeting them.

He can spout auspicious phrases like "the most masculine 007," "the most reliable man," and "a Bond girl whose charm surpasses Sophie Marceau" without hesitation.

The only thing that bothered some media outlets was the effusive praise given to the I Ching by Eva Green and others. "I find it strange, Spike. With your fame and achievements, you should be a respected legend. Why don't I sense that in some of your country's media interviews?"

Over the phone, Eva Green struggled to describe the awkward feeling in English: "They seemed to want praise for your achievements from me and be happy about it."

The main problem is that I don't understand much French when I talk about the I Ching. I haven't even finished learning French from her in bed yet.

“Probably because I’m still alive.” Zhou Yi’s words nearly choked Eva Green.

If he had died from that gunshot wound, his current status would be so lofty that neither Zhang Guorong nor Huang Jiaju would be worthy of his promotion.

Only the dead are legends.

"The Humor of British Gentlemen: 007 Takes a Photo While Climbing the Great Wall"

"The French's Innate Elegance and Romance: Bond Girl Eva Green Enjoys Street Food"

Even celebrities have their fans; movie tickets are incredibly hard to come by...

Because of their extreme self-deprecation, the entire cast and crew of "Casino Royale" received extremely generous treatment after arriving in China. The news coverage was constant, and with the support of China Film Group, the publicity resources were absolutely top-notch.

It's hard to imagine that even walking the red carpet requires connections to secure a spot and a seat.

Not to mention mainland celebrities like Zhang Jingchu, Li Bingbing, and Zhao Wei, even Zhang Ziyi joined in the fun—though she was a guest invited by the production team in the truest sense.

This made Zhang Ziyi shine brightly on the red carpet at the film screening on January 29th.

"Look here, Ziyi!"

"Ziyi!"

"..."

What should have been a few minutes' journey felt like an eternity—

She was guided into the venue by the crew after she took a pen from a staff member, wrote her name on the promotional poster, and was then given a signature by the crew.

Regardless of how much international star power she actually has, at least among the new generation of mainland Chinese artists, she's the only one who has genuinely made it to Hollywood.

Facing the gazes from all around, Zhang Ziyi raised her snow-white swan neck high, her vanity reaching its peak at this moment.

Zhang Jingchu, Li Bingbing, Zhao Wei, Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Lu Chuan, Wang Jinghua, and even the company's artists who came to learn from the company and become familiar faces...

Male actors, female actors, directors—whoever they were, treated the guests from Hollywood with the utmost respect, demonstrating hospitality in every way.

Director Martin Scorsese, along with lead actors Daniel Craig and Eva Green, all sported professional, business-like smiles, treating every smiling Chinese entertainment professional they encountered with a formulaic approach.

Until that man arrived.

After a few whispers between Columbia Pictures staff and the director and producer, the cast and crew's spirits immediately lifted, and they bid farewell to everyone present with unprecedented enthusiasm.

Zhou Yi, who had just walked down the red carpet with Xiao Yaxuan, was rushed inside by the crew who swarmed out of the theater before he could even sign an autograph.

"Hey Spike, thanks for coming!"

(End of this chapter)