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Chapter 370: Happy Event of Old Classmate
“No exaggeration!”

Zhang Guorong exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "You are indeed this!"

"Whether in the music or film and television circles, everyone knows your name!"

"Even the variety shows I casually planned were a big hit in Europe and the United States. It's so simple!"

"Hey, it's just luck, a coincidence." Huang Ze was humble again.

This made Zhang Guorong only smile bitterly.

I also want to have this luck, I also want coincidence!

Unfortunately, I don’t.

"Okay, stop smiling bitterly here. Since there's no problem, let's prepare well. I'll gather the actors to read the script while checking the preparation status. The filming will definitely start in ten days at the latest."

"Okay!" Zhang Guorong smiled, nodded and left.

After meeting Leslie Cheung, Huang Ze gathered all the staff who were involved in the early preparations as well as some actors who had a lot of roles for a meal together the next day.

You wouldn’t know until you sit down, but in the end there were actually more than ten tables occupied.

Huang Ze was sitting at the head seat at the main table and stood up with a smile.

"Next, I will say a few words."

"We all come from all corners of the world, and it is fate that we can gather together in our Farewell My Concubine crew."

"I hope everyone can cooperate with me in the next few months. Of course, I am not someone who doesn't listen to opinions. You can give me any opinions directly. If I think they make sense, I will definitely adopt them."

"Let's work together to make Farewell My Concubine better."

"And, as everyone knows, next year will also be a very unusual year."

"In 1895, a French photographer played a one-minute-long film called The Factory Gate in a Parisian café, marking the birth of cinema."

"Next year will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of film. As a film practitioner, it is my duty to give a wonderful gift to the film next year!"

"Everyone, what do you think?"

"Okay!" everyone shouted.

After all, it was the first glass, so Huang Ze didn't hesitate and drank that little bit of real wine in one gulp.

Of course, knowing that someone would come to toast, the next drink was replaced with boiled water.

Otherwise, even if he took a sip with everyone, Huang Ze was afraid that he would not be able to leave the restaurant.

Anyway, no one has the right to care whether there is wine or water in their glass.

Being able to clink glasses is already a great honor.

"Director Huang, it feels like a long time since we last met. It's been almost a year since we last met. I miss you so much! It feels like a century has passed." Feng Xiaogang, with his buck teeth, kept talking to him. "I heard that your new film will definitely make over 100 million yuan in North America!"

"He is truly a role model for all of us Chinese-language filmmakers!"

"I'll drink first to show my respect for Rush Hour! And also for our Farewell My Concubine."

Feng Xiaogang drank all the wine in the glass in one breath without saying a word.

"Yeah!" Huang Ze nodded. "I heard from someone that you performed well. After you finish filming Farewell My Concubine, you can get yourself a script. As long as you get it through me, I'll vote for you! Just like Jiang Wen."

Speaking of this, Huang Ze couldn't help but frown.

"By the way, do you know what Jiang Wen is doing now?"

"I've heard of it. It's being filmed right now. It's called 'Sunny Days'," Feng Xiaogang recalled. "I heard they cast a young man who looks a lot like him when he was young."

"Okay, I understand." Huang Ze patted the other person's shoulder. Feng Xiaogang also knew that Huang Ze was not the only one who liked him, and there were many other people he wanted to talk to. He tactfully walked back to his seat with his wine glass.

After sitting down, Feng Xiaogang couldn't help but grin.

Am I finally going to be able to become a director?
I decided to follow Director Huang. I have a bright future!

Thinking about how he had been humble and subservient in this line of business for so many years, how he was looked down upon by the young men from the rich families and treated like a servant, Feng Xiaogang felt his eyes become moist and he raised his hand to wipe them.

Next, Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Ge You and others came over one by one and chatted with Huang Ze.

After these main actors finished their performances, it was Jiang Wenli's turn. Next to them was her old classmate Gu Changwei. When they saw Huang Ze, they kept grinning foolishly, and were a little shy.

"We are finally together."

Huang Ze and Gu Changwei raised their eyebrows after muttering to themselves, "What do you mean?"

"Why do I think there's something wrong with you two?"

"Where did you learn Tangshan dialect? You speak it quite well." Gu Changwei smiled and held Jiang Wenli's hand. "Wenli and I are together. We plan to get married after we finish filming Farewell My Concubine."

"Okay!" Huang Ze agreed very much.

The Overlord is not in a hurry.

But my old classmate should really be anxious.

Born in 57, you are already years old.

In later times, if you work in the Internet industry, you will be laid off soon.

I can't stay here until I'm forty, right? When the time comes, I'll introduce myself, "Although I'm very old, I'm still, commonly known as a virgin."

"Hello, Director Huang!" Gu Changwei pushed Jiang Wenli.

Jiang Wenli immediately toasted Huang Ze and said, "I have watched all your films since your first one. You are the best director in my heart."

"Okay, that's fine, but it's not appropriate to add the title of best." When it's time to be humble, Huang Ze naturally chooses to be humble. After all, in the entire Chinese-language film industry, no one dares to claim to be first, whether in terms of awards or box office.

Sometimes there is no need to care about these false reputations.

"Director Huang, you are too modest."

"Speaking of which, although the role you play doesn't have many scenes, it requires a lot of acting skills. How are your preparations going?"

"I don't know if I have met Director Huang's requirements. Director Huang will still need my guidance when the time comes."

"Well, work hard."

Looking at the background of the two people walking away hand in hand, Huang Ze couldn't help but think of a big bald director.

If I remember correctly, Jiang Wenli had a boyfriend at school.

He is also a director and won the Golden Bear Award in his previous life. His name is Wang Quanan.

Hi.

There is one more sad person in this world.

Shaking his head slightly, Huang Ze continued chatting with everyone. He talked to all the more than one hundred people, and relying on his super memory and previous preparation, he called out their names one by one.

Some ordinary employees were moved, "Mr. Huang, you still remember me!"

"Of course, I will never forget everyone who has fought with me! Work hard in the future!"

Huang Ze patted his arms.

Looking at the excited expression on the other person's face, Huang Ze thought of the man named Alexander in history.

Being able to call out the soldiers’ names is indeed a good idea!

Whether in ancient times or modern times, it has been quite effective!

(End of this chapter)