Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 601 Guo Fan Becomes Tang Monk's Flesh

July 3rd, a beautiful sunny day, is the premiere.

The area outside the Great Hall of the People had long been occupied by various media outlets, resembling an ancient military formation, neatly blocked by barricades. A rough count suggests there were probably over a hundred of them.

The premiere was scheduled for 8 p.m., and guests began walking the red carpet as early as 7 p.m.

A large number of A-list and B-list celebrities attended; those who knew it were attending the premiere might have mistaken it for an awards ceremony.

Celebrities walked the red carpet one after another, capturing countless photos.

"Wow, Starry Sky Entertainment has really gone all out this time. Even Zhang Chen's 'White House Down' didn't have this kind of fanfare!"

A reporter was taking photos while chatting with a colleague next to him. They all made a living this way, often had to rush between events, and knew each other all along.

"Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. It's the first domestic space sci-fi blockbuster. I wonder how it's made. I really want to see it as soon as possible. It's a pity that reporters aren't allowed into the premiere venue."

Despite their lively conversation, the two didn't neglect their work at all.

Old Wang's camera shutter clicked away, and when he saw someone appear at the end of the red carpet, he naturally moved the lens over. Then, he stopped in surprise.

"Is that right? That's Wang Zhonglei?"

Hearing this, Xiao Li, who was standing next to him, also looked over curiously, and then his eyes showed surprise.

"I seem to remember that Star Entertainment and Huayi Brothers don't get along. Don't they never attend each other's premieres?"

"Yes~"

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously revealed expressions of surprise: "Starry Sky Entertainment and Huayi Brothers have reconciled?"

This is big news!

Forget about chatting anymore, both of their cameras turned towards the red carpet at the same time.

At the same time, many others reacted in the same way, and for a moment, the Huayi Brothers group on the red carpet became the focus of the entire event.

buzz~
A huge noise swept through the venue, and the guests walking by couldn't help but turn around to see who had made such a commotion.

On the red carpet, Wang Zhonglei led the way, followed by Zhang Hanyu, Li Lianhua, Liu Jialin, Deng Chao, and Andy Lau...

It just so happens that they are the main creators of "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame".

This play served as an opportunity for reconciliation between the two sides, and naturally, Wang Zhonglei brought these people with him.

The group walked on the red carpet, waving to those around them.

"It really is Huayi Brothers; it seems they've truly reconciled!"

If it weren't for security guards holding them back, the reporters on both sides would probably have rushed over.

Even so, there were still whispers of speculation. Wang Zhonglei was very satisfied with the effect he and his team had created; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Upon arriving at the photo area, I signed autographs and took photos. Finally, it was time to give an interview.

Wang Zhonglei deliberately slowed his pace, and reporters immediately swarmed around him, surrounding him with their cameras and microphones.

"Mr. Wang, does Huayi Brothers' presence here signify that they have reconciled with Xingchen Entertainment?"

"Mr. Wang, does your attendance at the premiere indicate that our two companies are planning further cooperation?"

Many people asked questions, so Wang Zhonglei simply waved his hand and said, "First of all, let me clarify that there has never been any conflict between Huayi Brothers and Star Entertainment. We are all Chinese filmmakers, and even if there is competition, it is healthy competition. Conflicts are just media speculation..."

Of course the media knows Wang Zhonglei is talking nonsense. They've been exchanging insults countless times already. What kind of healthy competition is this?
But it doesn't matter, as long as there's news, even nonsense is fine.

Wang Zhonglei continued, "As for why we attended this premiere, it's simply because we happened to have the time."

Wang Zhonglei spouted nonsense with a straight face, completely unconcerned about the reporters' disdainful looks.

The interviews are still ongoing, but the red carpet event continues.

The appearance of the Huayi Brothers group was just a minor incident; the cars at the end of the red carpet never stopped, and new celebrities kept appearing and walking onto the red carpet.

Eagle King Boss Yang and Huo Wenxi walked by with their artists. Jackie Chan and Tony Leung arrived together, bowing to the surrounding media. Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng waved with smiles. Chen Xi was followed by Donnie Yen and Andy On...

Liu Yifei also came; she walked the red carpet with Huang Xiaoming.

"Sissi~"

The fans erupted in a deafening roar, proving that Liu Yifei's fan base was indeed enormous.

The fairy-like woman waved and smiled in that direction, attracting a flurry of camera flashes.

A buzzing sound came from the crowd:

"Sissi is still so confident and beautiful!"

"I will always love you, Sisi~"

The support from fans continued to pour in, and Liu Yifei responded with a smile, but if you looked closely, you would notice a hint of loneliness in the corner of Liu Yifei's eyes.

It's no wonder he felt so disappointed; who would have thought he wouldn't receive an invitation to today's premiere?

I was able to walk the red carpet thanks to Huang Xiaoming; the extra invitations were obtained by begging from him.

It's really embarrassing to think about it now.
To be honest, his situation in the industry lately is not very good.

"The Forbidden Kingdom" didn't bring her any great opportunities. Although she signed with William Morris, she also offended Huayi Brothers, and recently, she's been plagued by scandals.

Meanwhile, Cai Yinong and Liu Xiaoli had also fallen out on Tang Ren's side.

Everyone knows that Cai Yinong wanted to sign Liu Yifei, but Liu Xiaoli didn't think much of him.

She just wanted to take advantage of the situation.

Cai Yinong failed to sign Liu Yifei and instead had a very unpleasant falling out with Liu Xiaoli.

In addition to big stars, many well-known directors also attended today's premiere.

Zhang Yimou is one, and there are also Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Lu Yang, Yang Qing, Wang Jing, Ringo Lam, and others.
The Beijing Film Academy has even more teachers: Tian Zhuangzhuang, Fu Donglai, Cao Baoping, Xue Xiaolu...

They were all very interested in China's first space science fiction blockbuster.

When the youthful and beautiful Liu Tianxian entered the Great Hall of the People, she certainly attracted a lot of attention.

"Has Director Zhang not arrived yet?" Liu Yifei muttered to himself.

"What, are you looking for Director Zhang? Someone of his caliber will definitely be the grand finale!"

Huang Xiaoming's guess was actually quite accurate.

At this moment, Zhang Chen arrived late with two beautiful women.

Zhang Chen walked in front, with Jing Tian on his left and Yang Xiaomi on his right.

The film "The Witch" propelled Jing Tian to A-list status, making her no longer the minor supporting actress she was in "Taken".

Yang Xiaomi also rose to fame with "Only You" and is now a rising star.

Zhang Chen walked the red carpet with two beautiful women on his left and right, immediately attracting a barrage of flashes from cameras.

Jing Tian followed Zhang Chen, feeling somewhat nervous.

Today's red carpet was no different from the previous ones, yet it felt completely different. This was her first time walking the red carpet since she became a superstar.

At this moment, Jing Tian was as nervous and excited as a newcomer.

Zhang Chen seemed to sense her emotions and gently squeezed her small hand.

Another burst of flashes went off as the media captured the couple's intimate actions.

Zhang Chen has found a new love.
In that instant, some media professionals had already come up with headlines for the next day's news.

In the past, Zhang Chen always walked the red carpet with Fan Bingbing, so this sudden change is definitely suspicious.
Just as the media were figuring out how to capitalize on the situation, the duo of Guo Fan and Fan Xiaopang appeared.

The combination of director and lead actor drew sighs from the media; they couldn't very well write, "Fan Xiaopang has also found a new love, can they?"
It seems like there's less buzz, but Fan Xiaopang still didn't disappoint, capturing plenty of film.

This woman is wearing an evening gown today that's dazzling enough to dazzle anyone.

This is probably one of her adorable habits; she likes to outshine all other female celebrities.
……

The venue suddenly became much livelier with the appearance of bigwigs like Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun, and many people went up to greet them.

Opportunities to get close to big shots are rare. Even if you bump into them on a regular basis, they might not even acknowledge you when you greet them.

But today is different. If you go up and say hello, you can at least get a nod or a smile in return.

Don't underestimate this; a nod or a smile is a good start.
The seating arrangement at today's premiere was quite deliberate; the first and second rows were mostly occupied by VIPs.
Leaders from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, leaders from the Film Bureau, bigwigs from major film groups, and bosses of film and television companies.

The remaining A-list celebrities could only sit in the second row; Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Jing Tian were among those seated there.

Liu Tianxian and Liu Xiaoli were sitting in the third row.

Originally, given Liu Yifei's status, she should have sat in the second row, but she wasn't invited to the premiere at all. She entered using Huang Xiaoming's invitation, so naturally she could only enjoy a subordinate position.

Seating arrangements are a very important matter in the entertainment industry. With celebrities experiencing ups and downs in the industry, the person who arranges the seating must be very familiar with the industry's affairs, otherwise they may offend someone.

In later generations, when Shen Teng became famous, he was able to sit in front of Liu Ye and Chen Kun at the Huabiao Awards ceremony.

Because Angela Chang was relatively unknown, she was relegated to the edge of the group photo at the Bazaar Charity Night.
After "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth", Wu Jing attended an awards ceremony again and immediately took center stage.

That's just how realistic things are in this industry.

So many famous stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan still sing at other people's weddings in their later years.

Box office is everything~
You have box office appeal, so your voice carries weight.
Even investors have to coax you.

During the production of "The Battle at Lake Changjin", Yu Dong visited Wu Jing three times before finally persuading him to participate, and even got Wu Jing's Dengfeng International to join the production company...

Some people say that it doesn't make much difference whether Wu Jing is in "The Battle at Lake Changjin" or not...

Haha, the difference is huge, okay?
With an investment of 12 billion yuan, the investors directly stated that they wouldn't invest without Wu Jing—that's box office appeal!
The timing of the release of "Gravity" was indeed a good choice.

In September 2008, Shenzhou-9 was successfully launched and returned, making China the third country in the world to independently master extravehicular activity (EVA) technology, following Russia and the United States.

Shenzhou-7 marked the first successful spacewalk by Chinese personnel.

This effect on "Gravity" is unparalleled.

When the project "Gravity" was first launched, some people said that the movie was just a figment of Chinese imagination.

You haven't even successfully launched a manned spacecraft, yet you suddenly come out and talk about the story of the Chinese space station. It's truly laughable.
Now, Shenzhou VII is like a shot in the arm, giving everyone confidence and silencing those people.

When the bigwigs saw Zhang Chen appear, they immediately called him over to chat.

Zhang Chen had been chatting with the group for a while when he spotted Fan Xiaopang wandering around the venue.

After saying goodbye to the big shots, Zhang Chen went to Fan Xiaopang's side.

"Why are you alone? Wasn't Guo Fan with you?"

He had only asked casually, but to his surprise, Fan Xiaopang smiled and gestured towards the distance, saying, "Your Director Guo is probably having a great time right now, forgetting all about home!"

Zhang Chen looked in the direction of the sound and discovered that Guo Fan was surrounded by a group of beautiful women: Yang Xiaomi, Jing Tian, ​​Gao Yuanyuan, Li Lianhua, and Zhou Gongzi...

This is... Tang Sanzang stumbled into the Spider Cave?
Even if it doesn't reach that level, it's close enough.

At this moment, Guo Fan was surrounded by several women chatting with him, and their silvery laughter could be heard from time to time.

"When did this guy become so popular?"

Zhang Chen was puzzled; Guo Fan wasn't handsome at all.

It was Fan Xiaopang who later cleared up his doubts:

For many female celebrities, Guo Fan is like a tempting prey.

In the industry, Zhang Chen is undoubtedly the top choice when it comes to how much he is valued.

However, few others have the opportunity to get a piece of Tang Monk's flesh.

Zhang Chen is known for his fondness for casting Fan Xiaopang; he's given almost all the good female roles to her, leaving no room for others to benefit.

Moreover, Fan Xiaopang keeps a close eye on things. Just like at today's premiere, as long as a female celebrity dared to get close to Zhang Chen, Fan Xiaopang would definitely show up soon after.

Declaring sovereignty~
Bitch, get the hell away from me!
Given Fan Bingbing's current status, no female celebrity would dare to publicly provoke him.

But Guo Fan is different.

He's a newcomer.

Newcomers mean possibilities.

Guo Fan doesn't have a fixed partner, so it might be me.

After seeing Fan Xiaopang's success story, who wouldn't want to be the next Fan Xiaopang?

So the female celebrities all crowded around Guo Fan, firmly occupying their respective positions.

They couldn't leave before the premiere started.

As for whether Guo Fan's film might flop and all their efforts would be in vain, that's not something they need to consider.

Moreover, they had thought it through very clearly: was it possible for Guo Fan to fail?

Of course!
But the possibility is extremely low.

You can call him a new director, but have you ever seen a new director direct a $5000 million blockbuster right off the bat, especially a Hollywood co-production?
Guo Fan seemed to be having a great time chatting with the beautiful women, laughing and joking, which made them laugh out loud every now and then.

But he knew in his heart that he had never been a humorous person.

Sometimes, the jokes that make the other person laugh out loud are embarrassing even to the joker himself, but the other person is still laughing hysterically.
All I can say is that her acting skills are truly excellent.

Zhang Chen had no intention of saving him; a romantic entanglement is still a romantic entanglement, after all.
Fortunately, not long after, a comment from the host saved him.

The host was still Tu Jingwei. When she announced that the premiere was about to begin, Guo Fan was finally able to escape his misery.

"How are you feeling?" As soon as Guo Fan stepped away, Zhang Chen immediately moved closer.

"Director Zhang, please stop making fun of me~"

Guo Fan was practically chanting Amitabha Buddha's name.

(End of this chapter)