Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 834: Going to New York to attend the premiere of "Hero"
"Minghua, are you in San Francisco?"

"No, Lili and I are in Los Angeles with Xinxin." Fang Minghua was using the speakerphone, and Li Li could also hear it.

"We have seen a manor that is big and beautiful. We have already bought it. You can bring your two children over to enjoy it."

Fang Minghua briefly explained what happened.

On the other end of the phone, Song Tangtang was not surprised.

With Fang Minghua's current funds, she believes she can buy an island in the Pacific Ocean, let alone a manor.

She was anxious to tell her story.

"Minghua, I'm calling you today to talk about this. Zhang Yimou's film Hero has been released in China. After discussing with Warner Bros., it will be released in North America in mid-July. He will lead the creative team to the United States for a roadshow soon. In order to increase publicity and promotion, Director Spielberg and three young actors from Harry Potter will attend the premiere as special guests to support Zhang Yimou. I hope you can attend."

"When is the premiere scheduled?" Fang Minghua asked.

"June 6, New York."

Today is the 12th, so we can’t go to Alaska again?

Fang Minghua was stunned.

Seeing no response, Song Tangtang asked hurriedly: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

"There's nothing to do here, cousin. Minghua will be there on time." Before Fang Minghua could answer, Li Li spoke into the phone.

"Okay, I have told Zhang Yimou and Wu Tianmin your mobile phone number in the United States. They will contact you and tell you the specific arrangements." Song Tangtang spoke quickly and without any hesitation.

"Okay." Fang Minghua had no choice but to say.

After hanging up the phone, Fang Minghua sighed: "Lili, it seems that we can't go to Alaska this summer vacation."

"It doesn't matter. What my cousin arranged is more important." Li Li said.

Since there was no time to go to Alaska, Fang Minghua was not in a hurry to return to San Francisco. She simply took the mother and daughter to Orlando and Miami, Florida for a few days to experience the summer sunshine and beaches in the south.

Finally, Li Li took Xinxin on a flight from Miami to San Francisco, while Fang Minghua took a flight to New York.

Fang Minghua originally wanted Li Li and her daughter to go to New York with him. After all, the premiere was only a day long, and if they wanted to have fun, they could stay in New York for two days. But Li Li thought about it and refused.

"I won't go. I'm worried that Xinxin can't stand flying back and forth all the time. Besides, I've taken her to New York before."

"Okay then, I'll go early and come back early." Fang Minghua did not force.

He actually understood what Li Li was thinking.

I don’t want to see my acquaintances in China, such as Wu Tianmin, Zhang Yimou, etc.

On the one hand, his identity was somewhat embarrassing, and he did not want their relationship to spread to Xijing, which would bring unnecessary impact to Fang Minghua and his cousin.

I will only be your woman in America.

This is Li Li’s principle.

Fang Minghua's flight was at 8 a.m. and landed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New York three hours later.

Fang Minghua carried the suitcase out of the terminal hall, and was not in a hurry to take the subway to the city. He had already spoken to Wu Tianmin on the phone yesterday, and today Shengshi Film and Television's North American branch would send someone to pick him up at the airport.

Fang Minghua was wondering why he didn't see the staff holding the Chinese sign, when he saw a young woman in her thirties hurriedly walking towards him. She had long black hair and was wearing a black T-shirt and white high-waisted trousers, which highlighted her impressive figure.

"Minghua!"

The woman smiled and waved at him. When the young woman took off the huge sunglasses on her face, Fang Minghua recognized that it was Liu Xiaoli.

"Why are you here?" Fang Minghua was surprised.

"I'm here to pick you up. I told Director Wu that everyone is busy so there's no need to bother anyone. I came to pick you up when I had nothing to do. The traffic was so congested that I was almost late."

"Where's Sissi?"

"Wait for her at home. She originally wanted to come and pick you up, but I was worried that there would be too many people and it would be too noisy here, so I didn't let her come." Liu Xiaoli explained and was about to help Fang Minghua carry the suitcase.

"No, the flight is only a few hours away, I can do it myself."

After they left the terminal hall, Liu Xiaoli asked Fang Minghua to wait for a moment while she went to the parking lot to drive.

Ten minutes later, a black Buick GL8 slowly stopped in front of him, and Liu Xiaoli stuck her head out of the window to signal him to get in. It turned out to be a celebrity nanny car!

After placing the suitcase in the trunk, Fang Minghua got into the car. He saw that there were only four seats in the car, both rows, making it look very spacious.

"Did you buy this?" Fang Minghua asked.

"Yes, now Xixi is older, and she needs to put on makeup and change clothes for outdoor shooting, and sometimes she needs to rest, so I just bought this Buick. It has a large space inside, and it is comfortable to sit or lie down."

Liu Xiaoli said as she drove.

"I just came back from filming. I didn't have time to change cars so I just drove this to pick you up."

With the release of the three Harry Potter films, Liu Yifei has become a household name in the United States and China, and her pay has also been rising.

His salary for four films this year has reached 400 million US dollars, the same as the salary of the other two minor actors.

After arriving in the city, the car headed straight to the Upper East Side.

Fang Minghua found that he was not driving in the direction of the hotel he had booked, so he asked, "Xiao Li, where are you going?"

"Come to my house. Xixi is waiting for you at home. Let's not go out to eat. Let's just stay at home. I'll cook for you."

"Okay." Fang Minghua agreed.

Liu Xiaoli's home is located in the Lenox Hill area, which is a row of neatly-arranged townhouses. Liu Xiaoli's car stopped in front of a villa. As soon as Fang Minghua got out of the car, he saw the door open and a girl in a T-shirt and shorts walked out.

It’s Liu Yifei.

Compared with the previous two years, she has changed a lot and has become a graceful young girl.

"Mom, godfather." The girl greeted him with a little shyness on her face.

Fang Minghua smiled and nodded.

I felt embarrassed and didn't even think about buying a gift for the girl.

The three of them entered the living room, and Liu Xiaoli said to Liu Yifei, "Xixi, you talk to godfather, I'll go cook for you."

It was obvious that the little girl was a little nervous. She sat on the sofa very well, unlike her own child Ruirui, who could not sit still at all. She sat cross-legged and then lay down, without any manners at all.

Of course, there is a layer between them after all.

In fact, there was nothing much for the two to talk about. Fang Minghua just asked Liu Yifei about her filming experience and her studies, and Liu Yifei answered every question.

"Xixi, let me ask you a question." Fang Minghua suddenly thought of something.

"Ok?"

"The first two Harry Potter films were directed by Director Zhang, and the third was directed by Director Chen. What do you think are the differences between these two directors when filming on set?"

"Hmm." Liu Yifei tilted her head and fell into thought. After a while, she said, "Director Zhang is very serious when filming. He never smiles and is very strict. If it doesn't work once, he will do it again. Director Spielberg sometimes can't stand his persistence."

"Director Chen is much more polite when he speaks, just like a kind uncle!"

Ah?
"Then let me ask you, Sissi, who would you like to film with?"

Liu Yifei thought for a while before saying, "I'd rather go with Director Zhang. Although his requirements are very strict, I learned a lot from him!"

Fang Minghua laughed after hearing this.

This is indeed a different style of filming for the two.

The actresses who worked with Zhang Yimou all had his filming style imprinted on them and became "Mou Girls", but you've never heard of "Singing Girls".

"No matter which director it is, you must study hard." Fang Minghua did not forget to remind him.

The two of them chatted occasionally at first, and after a while Liu Xiaoli brought out three dishes one by one, and asked Liu Yifei to serve the rice.

The three of them washed their hands and sat around the dining table. Fang Minghua took a look.

Ah.
It turned out to be Northeastern hotpot.

(End of this chapter)