China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 355 Director Guan, if the flowers at home are not wild, I am very wild

"Zhang Ziyi?"

Liu Yifei frowned. "Did she look for you? Isn't her condition not very good recently?"

"Just because she's not in good shape doesn't mean she won't have any movies to shoot," Guan Ling said. "If nothing unexpected happens, she'll be popular again in two years. Since she's come to me for help, it won't hurt to lend a hand. Besides, she said that she can play a supporting role in the future for someone I want to promote."

"Zhang Ziyi, to be a supporting role?"

Liu Yifei opened her lips slightly, her big eyes full of disbelief.

Although Liu Yifei is now the undisputed leader among Chinese actresses in terms of box office, she also has the highest popularity among the people around the world.

But after all, it's still walking on one leg.

Great commercial value.

Little artistic value.

It’s mainly about awards, and Liu Yifei hasn’t won any awards.

This is actually the part that is criticized by people, but Zhang Ziyi does not lack this and her global recognition is also good.

Therefore, Liu Yifei would not think that she is much better than Zhang Ziyi.

But she was still a little shocked to hear that Zhang Ziyi was willing to play a supporting role for the person Guan Ling supported.

"This is the condition she gave me when she called me." Guan Ling said, "Now that public opinion about her in China is average, she could consider shooting a movie abroad first to ease the pressure."

"So what does this have to do with the disappearance of a lover?"

Liu Yifei thought of Guan Ling's reaction just now and asked in confusion.

"You reminded me of a role. I've written a script before called 'The Vanishing Lover', and Zhang Ziyi is just the right female lead for the role."

"What about me? Can't I act?"

Liu Yifei put her arms around Guan Ling's neck and said with a smile.

"This play has high requirements for acting skills and age restrictions." Guan Ling pinched Liu Yifei's chubby face. "Acting skills are easy to adjust, but after all, this is a movie about marriage trivia. If you come to play it, your image is still a little inappropriate."

If Guan Ling directly said that Liu Yifei's acting skills were not suitable, she might be ruined.

But Guan Ling's next words made Liu Yifei feel less upset.

"I'll take it as you complimenting me on my youthful appearance."

"That's not true. You're only eighteen."

"Director Guan," Liu Yifei glanced down, then leaned close to Guan Ling's ear and whispered, "Actually, you are also eighteen."

The breeze blows past my ears, showing the director's heroic spirit.

Guan Ling picked up Liu Yifei and washed her.

"You must have had a hard time during this period."

In the bathtub, Guan Ling's hand stroked Liu Yifei's skin. Her skin was in good condition, smooth and delicate, with a good touch and as delicate as a baby's. With one finger touch, small red dimples would form.

"Although I am always doing publicity and roadshows, I feel very fulfilled and satisfied."

Liu Yifei pulled Guan Ling to lie down together, and then she lay on top of Guan Ling.

"Actually, when Leonardo invited me to act in the movie The Hearing Girl that year and you didn't let me go, I felt quite disappointed. But I believe in you very much, back then and still do now. It's just that sometimes it's really a little unreal."

Guan Ling knew she was talking about the character who didn't have many scenes in the movie and whose previous life was that of an Asian girl in the Middle East.

"Even now that Inception is out and has achieved such great results, I still feel a little panicked."

Liu Yifei lay on Guan Ling's body.

The two little white rabbits were jumping around cutely and also climbed onto Guan Ling's body.

“Sometimes I think to myself, I’m so lucky, it’s only been four years since I graduated, and I’ve already achieved results that many female stars in China may never achieve in their lifetime.

I know all the things people say in the industry. They say I rely on you and that I am lucky.

I know it's true.

If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have achieved these results. So sometimes, I myself am a little confused. If it weren't for you, would I just be an ordinary actress, or an unrecognized female star? "

"I didn't expect you to be so worried about gains and losses."

"Of course I'll be worried and anxious when I can't see you all the time." Liu Yifei leaned in Guan Ling's arms, put her hands on Guan Ling's chest, and whispered.

"You don't have to pay attention to those voices," Guan Ling said. "In fact, for many voices, you just need to listen. This circle is like this. It's common not to see each other. Because you have to shoot the movie and I have to direct the movie, many scenes cannot be completed by just the two of us."

Liu Yifei certainly knew that what Guan Ling said was right, but she hugged Guan Ling even tighter.

And the connection between the two people is getting closer and closer.

Just like swallows returning to their nests and the train entering the tunnel, everything seems so natural.

Wrapped in Liu Yifei's deep emotion of gratitude, Guan Ling quickly found where he should go.

The two of them soon engaged in an all-round communication.

"Did you know that Maggie Cheung won an award?"

Suddenly, Guan Ling's words surprised Liu Yifei.

"You said she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival?"

Liu Yifei didn't know why Guan Ling suddenly mentioned Maggie Cheung.

"When Maggie Cheung was filming Ruan Lingyu, she said something at the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony. I think you can learn from it."

"What?"

Liu Yifei became interested.

"At that time, she won the Best Actress Award for the second time at the Academy Awards, and then on stage, Maggie Cheung said,

After winning a few awards, you will learn some lessons. For example, afterward, people will always say: "She shouldn't have won it." I used to mind it, but now I have learned: the award is in my hands, I don't care what you say. "

Guan Ling held Liu Yifei in his arms and lifted her up.

In fact, judging from her skeleton, Liu Yifei is not an actress with a very small frame, but when she was picked up from the fish tank, she looked incredibly thin.

She is very petite and is in an unconventional state at the moment.

The two of them are almost in a Y shape.

Liu Yifei shyly took a bath towel to dry Guan Ling.

Then she put her arms around Guan Ling's neck and Guan Ling wiped her dry.

While walking indoors.

Guan Ling's voice continued to be input, indistinguishable from his movements.

“Actually, it’s the same for you. The industry can say that you rely on me, or that you don’t.

"The Hearing Girl", "Taken", and "Inception" are all in your hands. They can only watch, they can only look up, they can only be jealous to death.

Even now it is the same situation between the two of us.

You are in my arms and I am in you.

You don’t have to pay any attention to what they say. It’s none of your business. You just have to stand where you are supposed to be and enjoy it.”

Liu Yifei was very moved. She stared into Guan Ling's eyes with tears in her eyes.

"Well, I see."

But soon she started to feel a little red and warm.

I saw a blush on her fair face, her facial muscles twitching a little, and her eyes were filled with both moved confusion and strange emotions.

"Although there is no problem for you to let me stand where I should stand. But can you please let me stand on the ground first? My legs are a bit weak."

Guan Ling:......

understand.

After all, it is new knowledge.

A moment later, the entire villa fell into a gorgeous dream.

Liu Yifei was like a lamb to be slaughtered, she collapsed in Guan Ling's arms and let him take whatever he wanted.

Maggie Cheung's words made her feel much brighter. She knew that Director Guan's words had touched her heart.

And it’s very in-depth.

……

It only took one night to visit Liu Yifei.

But Guan Ling and Liu Yifei are both very fulfilled.

The next day, Guan Ling left her hotel early.

There is no time to release Shu Chang's movie for the time being, so after thinking about it, it is decided to let Shu Chang play a role in "Palace" first. After all, it is also a very popular TV series, so maintaining the popularity will be no problem.

Guan Ling gave Shu Chang a role in a movie, which was already very rewarding for her.

As for other characters, Guan Ling didn't want to worry about them.

At this moment, he was only thinking about finishing the script of the movie "Gone Girl" as soon as possible.

Guan Ling actually had a lot of options for this film. He could have turned the film into a Hollywood man-and-woman production just like the original world, but for him, the benefits would not be that great.

Zhang Ziyi's contact a while ago actually gave Guan Ling an opportunity to return to Hollywood.

In fact, it’s not that Zhang Ziyi hasn’t been to Hollywood. Her fame and international recognition have increased, but her results have been just so-so.

Although Zhang Ziyi is currently experiencing difficulties in China, she is still one of the most famous actresses in China internationally.

As for Guan Ling, she could just bargain down the price for Zhang Ziyi for this play. In this way, she might be able to earn more than the salary in Hollywood.

Moreover, she could do Zhang Ziyi a favor. Guan Ling knew that the preparation and filming of Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster" had already begun. By the time the movie was released, Zhang Ziyi would be completely whitewashed.

Finally, this movie is indeed an example of low cost and high box office, and it is definitely a good choice in terms of box office and awards.

Guan Ling vaguely remembered that this movie had a novel of the same name, which would probably be published in two and a half years.

In fact, now is a very good time for Guan Ling to steal the chicken.

Moreover, this movie does not require big scenes or special effects, and relies entirely on the story itself. As one of the top suspense films recognized in the past, this movie relies entirely on the word love, and interprets suspense, contradictions, disputes, and economics to the fullest.

As for the acting skills, this is indeed what Guan Ling is least worried about.

Because Zhang Ziyi is capable of handling the role of the heroine in this movie.

Guan Ling had no doubt about this.

After finishing the script in the company, Guan Ling thought about it and called Zhang Ziyi.

……

Zhang Ziyi’s condition has actually been pretty good recently.

Jet Li supported her during the interview, which touched her deeply.

"You said she embezzled 160 million yuan, I believe it, but if you say she embezzled hundreds of thousands, that's not necessary, right? She would probably just go out and cut the ribbon and come back, I don't think that's necessary."

These words are truly a heartwarming gesture for Zhang Ziyi at the moment.

Whether it was Zhou Runfa's "temptation gate" or the public ridicule she endured last year, the impact on her was huge.

No matter how awesome the public relations is, there will be some downtime at this time.

So she came to Singapore to hide away.

She had already escaped here after the premiere of "Inception" a while ago.

To her surprise, Inception was also released in Singapore.

Less than half a month after its release, the box office exceeded three million Singapore dollars.

It is equivalent to nearly 20 million RMB.

This box office revenue made Zhang Ziyi’s head buzz.

Singapore has a population of five million and has many screens, but only a handful of them can get this much box office revenue.

In China, it has been heard for a long time that this movie is going to break the record of "Avatar" in the mainland, so Zhang Ziyi was not actually that upset.

It was only in a foreign country that Zhang Ziyi could feel the horror of Guan Ling's film.

A cafe in Singapore.

Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li are drinking coffee together.

A Chinese actress who was ridiculed by the Chinese people and a Singaporean who gave up his citizenship, smiled at each other at this time, and both of them seemed quite relaxed.

They are both "Mou Girls", senior and junior sisters, and are even called master and apprentice. The two have always been compared in acting skills by the audience, although there are some frictions between them in the competition of movies.

But in terms of personal relationship, the two have formed a deep friendship.

As two divas of the Chinese film industry, their achievements and reputation at film festivals are of great significance.

but now,
Who cares?

After "Memoirs of a Geisha", the two have never collaborated again. There are rumors online that the two are competitors or have a grudge against each other.

Just laugh it off.

At this time, the two of them actually felt a sense of sympathy for each other.

Zhang Ziyi's acting career almost came to a complete standstill.

After becoming a Singaporean citizen, Gong Li's film career has declined significantly. A while ago, her and John Cusack's "The Simpsons" was released. This movie was originally filmed in 2008.

It was a complete mess both at home and abroad.

Recently, she has only received an invitation to play a role in a drama, which is a mainland film remake of the Hollywood comedy "100% Man" with Liu Dehua.

It can be said that it finally fell into silence.

"We two really share the same suffering, don't we?"

Gong Li took a sip of coffee and suddenly smiled.

"Now in China, I'm afraid many people will say that we have brought this upon ourselves."

Zhang Ziyi glanced out the window with a somewhat melancholy look.

The sudden stagnation of his acting career makes it hard for anyone to smile at this moment.

"Director Guan is really amazing." Zhang Ziyi suddenly said, "This movie has grossed more than 20 million RMB in Singapore... I just saw the news from the mainland. The box office of this movie in the mainland has already exceeded 1 billion RMB."

"I never thought that Liu Yifei, that little girl who doesn't even have a name like a diva, might be more famous internationally than the two of us."

There was envy, jealousy, and a bit of resignation in Zhang Ziyi's words.

"After all, he is a famous director in our SD province." Gong Li said, "If Director Guan had been born a few years earlier, I probably wouldn't have changed my nationality."

"Speaking of this, Liu Yifei is really amazing. She changed her nationality to American." Zhang Ziyi began to admire her again.

Gong Li didn't say anything.

The two fell silent.

What they said about age and their relationship with Guan Ling actually has no meaning for the current situation.

Both of them were well aware of this.

They have sunk.

If you want to turn things around, it is basically impossible without a few more years of accumulation, or without the right opportunity.

Suddenly, Zhang Ziyi's phone rang.

"You take it."

Gong Li signaled Zhang Ziyi to do as he pleased.

Zhang Ziyi took out his cell phone, but suddenly his hand shook and the coffee spilled all over the floor.

The waiter came over to help immediately, "Ma'am, are you scalded?"

"Who?"

Zhang Ziyi didn't say anything, which aroused Gong Li's interest.

"Guan Ling."

Zhang Ziyi said.

Gong Li was stunned for a moment.

After the call was connected, the voice from the other end came out.

"I've written the script for you. Not a supporting role, but the leading female role. But our deal still stands."

Guan Ling's first words made Zhang Ziyi's heart flutter!
"This play will give you a place in Hollywood, perhaps even a stronger place than before."

Guan Ling's words continued to shake Zhang Ziyi's mind.
“I won’t tell you too much about the acting, it’s up to you to see whether you used your best.

But I plan to shoot this movie in Hollywood, but I will pay you according to your current price, which is a bargain for me."

"No, Director Guan, I don't need to be paid."

Guan Ling may say that, but Zhang Ziyi cannot take advantage of the situation to climb up.

She immediately interrupted Guan Ling.

Joke, you want money?
She would even pay for the fact that she has a stronger place in Hollywood than before.

She is willing to deliver the parcel thousands of miles away!

This is Director Guan’s movie!

"Since we have a good relationship, then you won't give it to me?" Guan Ling said with a smile.

"I can pay for it." Zhang Ziyi took the phone and went out, slightly avoiding Gong Li, and then said to Guan Ling on the phone,

"Director Guan, I said last time that I can give everything.

If the flowers in your house are not wild, I am wild. If the flowers in your house are not fragrant, I am fragrant.

I had a physical exam and there was nothing wrong with me.

Not only can I contribute money, I can even contribute myself.”

On this side, Zhang Ziyi's mind was filled with words.

(End of this chapter)