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Liu Yifei glanced at Zhang Yang secretly from the side. Now when people say that she has good conditions, most of them say that she married well. Who would still focus on her background?

"Old people value their reputation." Lao Mouzi explained for his benefactor.

"Usually people hide something on purpose because it's something shameful." Zhang Yang sounded like he was joking again.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. It's a bit of a shame about this movie now." Zhang Yimou waved his hand and brought the topic back to the main point.

Zhang Yang didn't respond at all.

Seeing his expression, Zhang Yimou knew that he had already learned about "One Second".

“In this movie, I actually have another meaning.”

Before Zhang Yang could finish his words, he turned to look at Liu Yifei: "Did you see anything?"

"Is it the director's nostalgia for that era? Or his love for film movies?" Liu Yifei tentatively interpreted.

Lao Mouzi nodded with a smile. He still couldn't believe that a figure like Zhang Yang would appear in the film industry in the millennium.

Not only that, you can also find movie after movie that is suitable for Liu Yifei.

Now, she didn't need Zhang Yang to remind her, and she almost instantly understood what his movie wanted to express.

"Yeah, even with such a little bit of sentiment, it can't be realized. It's too difficult for us to make a movie." Zhang Yimou sighed.

"The current situation is special, and the world situation is complex and changing. Brother, don't be anxious. Wait for two years. If the situation improves, maybe you can pass it again."

When listening to Zhang Yang's words, Lao Mouzi felt like he was facing a certain leader. The general meaning of what they said was exactly the same.

There was no need for him to continue talking, as he could see that Zhang Yang didn't want to get involved in this matter.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they stood up and said goodbye.

Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei looked at Zhang Yimou's receding back and thought about his recent high productivity. He didn't look like a man in his 70s at all.

He turned to his assistant and said, "I think World News Weekly should report that Lao Mouzi is possessed by aliens. His energy is really abnormal."

The assistant nodded in agreement. Zhang Yimou is currently in charge of a lot of big projects and has the energy to make movies one by one.

"Dad, let's go back." Zhang Hongyi shook Zhang Yang's arm. He was so bored this afternoon that he might as well play at home.

Liu Yifei suddenly pulled her son over and asked with a smile, "Is the movie good?"

"It looks good." Zhang Hongyi nodded fiercely. Mom, don't try to sow discord between me and the devil.

"How come you fell asleep?"

"I guess the heating in the room is turned up too high." Zhang Yang found an excuse for the little guy and walked out with his son in his arms.

Liu Yifei looked at Zhang Yang's back and really wanted to kick him, but when she looked at the people nearby, she decided to give him some face.

It is the 11th. Today is the day Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei leave for Berlin. Mother Liu returned to Beijing yesterday.

They set out for the studio at around ten in the morning, where they met up with Li Xiaoran, and they flew to Berlin together.

At around half past ten, the two arrived at the studio and started greeting Li Xiaoran.

"Sister Xiaoran, why don't you bring your husband here? It would be embarrassing for you to be separated on Valentine's Day."

"It's okay. We're not in a relationship now. We can celebrate Valentine's Day anytime." Li Xiaoran responded to Liu Yifei generously.

At this time, the assistant came to Zhang Yang and talked to him about the box office of "The Wandering Earth".

The entire Spring Festival period officially ended yesterday.

The total box office of this year's Spring Festival period closed at a little over 60 billion yuan, making it the strongest Spring Festival period in history as expected.

"The Wandering Earth" took the top spot with 23.3 billion yuan, followed by "Crazy Alien" with 14.5 billion yuan and "Speeding Life" with 10.4 billion yuan.

The online box office of "The Wandering Earth" is estimated to be 52 billion yuan.

In North America, "The Wandering Earth" earned 6 million U.S. dollars in box office in 3800 days, and its local box office estimate has become more than 8000 million U.S. dollars.

The film also took in more than 3500 million U.S. dollars at the box office in Europe, and the rest of the world combined took in more than 1800 million U.S. dollars.

Although Li Xiaoran was talking to Liu Yifei, she was also listening attentively to Assistant Zhang Yang's report.

When she heard that The Wandering Earth had earned 23.3 billion in six days, she felt it was crazy. There was also an estimate of 50 billion, which was scary, really scary.

There are currently two movies in China with a box office of over 50 billion yuan. "Wolf Warrior 2" was invested by Liu Yifei, and "She's Missing" was directed by Liu Yifei.

Now there is a third movie, also invested by Liu Yifei.

The total box office of this movie abroad is also equally amazing. If compared with the global box office, it has definitely surpassed "Wolf Warrior 2".

"Director Zhang, you don't deserve the title of Movie Emperor for nothing. Not only do you make movies, but you also invest in them with every hit." Li Xiaoran complimented Zhang Yang.

"I invest in projects that no one else dares to invest in. Anyway, it's her money, so if I lose, it's my fault." Zhang Yang pointed at Liu Yifei.

Li Xiaoran smiled and didn't take it seriously at all, just listening to Zhang Yang's Versailles.

The group had a quick bite to eat nearby and then officially flew to Berlin at 11:30 in the morning.

The flight from Beijing to Berlin takes more than nine hours. When they got off the plane, it was already past two in the afternoon, local time.

From the airport, we took a car to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to settle down and adjust to the jet lag on the same day.

Zhang Yang basically stays in this hotel when he comes to Berlin, not only because it is the best hotel nearby, but also because it is only 600 meters away from Potsdamer Platz, which is very convenient.

The next morning, the group had breakfast at the hotel.

Liu Yifei and Li Xiaoran actually made an appointment to go shopping together, how cool and carefree they were. "Are you going?" Liu Yifei looked at Zhang Yang expectantly.

Zhang Yang shook his head decisively. What am I going to do there? To carry your bags? Don't even think about it.

"I haven't been to Berlin for a long time. I went to the Film Palace to check out the area and watch a movie." Zhang Yang found a good excuse for himself.

The press conference for "Decision to Break Up" will be held tomorrow and the premiere will be held the day after tomorrow. It's quite busy.

"Director Zhang, you are really creative to hold the premiere of "Decision to Break Up" on Valentine's Day." Li Xiaoran admired Zhang Yang's imagination.

"He doesn't have any other ideas, he just wants to avoid the trouble of Valentine's Day." Liu Yifei pretended to complain.

Li Xiaoran felt that Liu Yifei's words sounded like a complaint, but her whole expression was cheerful, and it was obvious that she didn't take the matter to heart.

After breakfast, Zhang Yang walked to Potsdam Square with his assistant and bodyguard.

Potsdam Square is spacious and empty, with a cool overall tone. Some red billboards add a bit of brightness to the square, and quite a few tourists come here to check in.

Cross Potsdamer Platz and walk for another two minutes to reach the Berlin Film Palace.

"I increasingly feel that the bear at the Berlin Film Festival is the cutest of the three major awards. What do you think?"

When the assistant heard the boss' question, he nodded in agreement. The bear's action of raising its hands forward was indeed cute.

The premiere of Out to Steal Horses was being held at the Film Palace, and Zhang Yang was watching from afar.

"Zhang Yang, let's go in and take a look." An elegant voice came.

He turned around and saw the members of this year's jury, led by Juliet, who were about to enter the Palace of Films.

Zhang Yang felt a little strange. Shouldn't they, as members of the jury, avoid suspicion? But now they actually took the initiative to invite him.

They didn't have to avoid suspicion, but Zhang Yang still wanted to avoid suspicion. He waved his hand and said, "I'll walk around before going in."

The judges did not force her, but Juliet began to complain to Zhang Yang: "This year's Berlin Film Festival is so difficult.

Your country's Zhang Yimou's "One Second" and a young director's "Better Days" both withdrew from the film festival the day before yesterday, causing great trouble to our review work. "

"They don't want this to happen either. We need to understand each other." This is why Juliet invited Zhang Yang today. She came here specifically to complain to him, and Zhang Yang could only try to smooth things over.

"Movies should be art, and we feel sorry for the withdrawal of this film." Juliet shrugged.

"I believe that it won't be long before this movie is released to the public."

Zhang Yang began to practice Tai Chi on her, and Sandra stepped forward to remind Juliet: "The show is about to start, let's go over there."

Juliet nodded and waved goodbye to Zhang Yang: "See you the day after tomorrow."

Zhang Yang also waved to the judges. After they walked away, he shook his head helplessly: "What is going on?"

At around nine o'clock the next morning, Zhang Yang, Liu Yifei and Li Xiaoran went to the Berlin Film Palace together. The press conference for "Decision to Break Up" was held at 10 o'clock.

When they arrived, they went backstage to rest under the arrangement of the organizer's staff. At 9:55, they went to the press conference.

As soon as the three of them arrived at the scene, the media started snapping photos. And they didn't stop at all. If nothing unexpected happened, they would spend the entire press conference surrounded by the sound of snaps.

The three of them sat with Zhang Yang as the center, and there was a host next to them.

The press conference started with the host introducing Zhang Yang and other two people.

Li Xiaoran was sitting close to the host and was most deeply touched. The host introduced her first and there was polite applause from the audience.

When Liu Yifei was introduced, the foreigners applauded enthusiastically, and some even called her by her English name, Crystal.
When Zhang Yang was introduced at the end, the whole audience cheered, applauded, and shouted one after another. One can imagine how much these people expected from Zhang Yang.

No wonder, Zhang Yang served as the jury chairman here for 14 years and has not come to the Berlin Film Festival for five years.

In these five years, he won a Golden Lion, an Oscar, and two Golden Globes. He is really amazing.

After the host finished all the introductions, he allowed the media to ask questions.

Li Xiaoran felt a little unnatural again at this time. She was the only one among the three who needed to wear headphones to listen to the simultaneous interpretation. Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei were very familiar with English and did not need it at all.

A male reporter stood up and asked Zhang Yang, "Director Zhang Yang, what is the story of your film "Decision to Break Up"?"

Zhang Yang: "Decision to Break Up" tells the story of a female suspect who used the police, fell in love with the police, and finally became a mystery to the police before completely disappearing from this world...

Reporter: Director Zhang Yang, we all know that you perform very perfectly in life, and you play such a policeman...

Today's reporters confronted Zhang Yang from the beginning. The entire press conference lasted about 30 minutes.

Except for Liu Yifei who was asked two or three questions, all other questions were asked to Zhang Yang.

After answering the question again, Zhang Yang picked up the Evian mineral water on the table and drank it. Hmm. It doesn't taste good at all, far worse than Yilibao.

After he finished drinking, without waiting for the host to invite the next questioner, he pointed to both sides with his arms and said, "You can ask them more questions. I have been answering for such a long time. I need to take a break."

The media in the audience also felt that they had gone too far, and finally began to ask questions to Liu Yifei and Li Xiaoran.

Li Xiaoran was a little touched. Finally someone asked her a question. She thought she would have to sit there until the end of the press conference.

About half an hour later, Zhang Yang answered a question, looked at his watch, and reminded the host: "The press conference should end!"

A film press conference usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Some films directed by small directors may end in less than 20 minutes because no one is interested in them.

Zhang Yang was lucky this time. The press conference had been going on for more than an hour, but they still had questions to ask.

The media at the scene became agitated when they heard Zhang Yang's words. You haven't come to Berlin for five years, and now you come here you don't even let us ask you questions properly.

(End of this chapter)