Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 106: "Departures" becomes the hottest award winner, two actors compete for Best Actress

Seeing Zhou Qing agreed so readily, Liu Yifei was also very happy.

"Besides me, who else is in our class?"

Zhou Qing put the invitation in the drawer and asked Liu Yifei casually.

As far as I can remember, Liu Yifei had some good relationships with some classmates in Class 02.

For example, that guy Zhu Yawen, and also Jiang Yiyan and deputy monitor Wang Jia.

As for the others, it seems that there are no more.

I am the only one left.

"There's no one else, so I invited you alone."

Liu Yifei gave this answer.

Zhou Qing was a little surprised, but overall, he was in a good mood.

He didn’t even invite the two girls, Jiang Yiyan and Wang Jia, but invited a boy like him.

Nice.

"Cough cough!"

Huang Bo, this annoying guy, jumped out again to show his presence.

"Yifei is here again."

Huang Bo greeted Liu Yifei very familiarly.

Huang Bo is familiar to many of his classmates in the 127 Acting Department because of his starring role in "02 Hours" and important supporting role in "Departures".

Liu Yifei had visited Zhou Qing's studio before. Given Huang Bo's personality, there was no problem with them just chatting and smiling when they met.

"Brother Bo, you are here too."

Liu Yifei also greeted Huang Bo.

The girl knew that this was an artist under Zhou Qing, and was not surprised that Huang Bo was here.

"I don't dare to be called the brother. Qingzi is my boss. I can't take advantage of my boss, right?"

Huang Bo waved his hand and smiled.

Liu Yifei's name is Zhou Qing, and they call her by her first name.

"It doesn't matter if we discuss our own affairs, right Zhou Qing?"

Liu Yifei doesn't care much about this kind of thing.

"What do you think, Old Huang?"

Zhou Qing glanced at Huang Bo.

"I think, Yifei, why don't you call me brother."

Huang Bo said shamelessly.

"Pfft!"

Liu Yifei was so annoyed by Huang Bo that she couldn't hold her temper anymore.

She had heard Zhou Qing talk about it. Huang Bo was born in 74 and is 30 years old this year!
A younger brother?
How can you be so shameless?
"Qingzi, will she be my boss's wife in the future?"

After Liu Yifei left, Huang Bo sat down in front of Zhou Qing with a sly look on his face, making faces.

"Can you do something serious every day? Look at Baoqiang and learn from him."

Zhou Qing taught Huang Bo a lesson.

Wang Baoqiang is really ambitious. When he has no work to do in the studio, he reads some books on acting.

Although I don't know many words and need to look them up in the dictionary.

You should know that those books were actually bought by Zhou Qing just to show off.

Just like those books on the bookshelves of many companies, who would read them seriously?

Wang Baoqiang just watches it!
But these two days, Wang Baoqiang has been reading the script of "Crazy Stone".

Although his little army is only a minor supporting role.

"Aoko, 'Departures' has been nominated for many awards!"

On August 8, the Golden Rooster Awards and Hundred Flowers Awards announced their shortlists at the same time.

"Departures" once again became the favorite to win the award.

Because both "Departures" were nominated for many awards.

First of all, it’s the Hundred Flowers Awards.

"Departures" was nominated for three major awards: Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

It can be said that all the important awards have been nominated.

Zhou Qing felt that this year's Hundred Flowers Awards was more interesting.

Why?

Because in addition to "Departures", Feng Xiaogang's "Cell Phone" is also a hot favorite for an award.

"Cell Phone" was nominated for all the awards that "Departures" was nominated for.

Therefore, the Hundred Flowers Awards will be the battlefield where "Departures" and "Cell Phone" will face off.

Frankly speaking, Zhou Qing didn’t really care what the outcome would be. After all, his Silver Bear and Golden Bear were much more important than this.

I don’t care that much about whether I can win the Hundred Flowers Award.

Zhou Qing just thinks that the competition between the two soldiers in this year's Hundred Flowers Awards will be very exciting.

The heroine of "Departures" is Li Bingbing, and the heroine of "Cell Phone" is Fan Bingbing!
Well, strictly speaking, Fan Bingbing is just a supporting role in "Cell Phone", and she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards.

But for some reason, it was Fan Bingbing who won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress in the original time and space.

You should know that the real female lead, Xu Fan, was also nominated for Best Actress, but she lost to Fan Bingbing.

But that doesn't matter.

Because of her rebirth, Li Bingbing also entered the race for movie queen.

The two soldiers will compete against each other at the Hundred Flowers Awards!
It’s exciting just thinking about it.

So what about the Golden Rooster Awards?

That’s a lot of nominations too.

Best Feature Film Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, a total of four major awards.

Really all big prizes.

However, Zhou Qing really didn't hold out any hope of winning the award.

After all, everyone who knows the Golden Rooster knows the nature of the Golden Rooster.

Zhang Guoshi's "House of Flying Daggers" also received many nominations, including two heavyweight nominations for Best Feature Film and Best Director.

But if I remember correctly, "House of Flying Daggers" was a complete failure!
Even if "Departures" fails to win any box office, it wouldn't be surprising.

But this matter is not important anymore, because Zhou Qing will not attend this year's Golden Rooster Awards anyway.

If Qin Hao and Li Bingbing are willing to go, then they can only go by themselves.

"Even if you have many nominations, you may not necessarily win many awards."

Zhou Qing shook his head and said to Huang Bo.

"You just love to say spoilers."

Huang Bo was very familiar with Zhou Qing's style, but he was still speechless.

"Director Zhou, can you talk about Crazy Stone? Why did you choose to exclusively produce a film directed by a new director?"

"Crazy Stone" is still casting, and because the producer is quite special, a reporter contacted Zhou Qing.

This was a matter related to his own interests, so Zhou Qing selected several media outlets and accepted interviews.

"Ning Hao is a senior of mine at Beijing Film Academy. He is a very talented person. He actually had two low-budget works before, which were shot very well."

"Plus, the script of Crazy Stone is great, and it's a very interesting story. I think it would be a shame not to film it."

Zhou Qing started talking in front of the camera, sparing no effort to promote Crazy Stone.

Although it is two years earlier than in 06, Zhou Qing feels that with his endorsement, the box office of "Crazy Stone" may be able to surpass the original box office.

After all, the two words "Zhou Qing" are indeed a golden signboard.

"It seems that Director Zhou is very optimistic about this movie. If the movie does not meet Director Zhou's expectations, will Director Zhou be disappointed?"

Damn, this interview style is worthy of an optical fiber expert.

It was exactly the same as when Liu Yan interviewed the great poet Chen on "The Promise".

In fact, Liu Yan was just a scapegoat. She was just answering the questions in the script.

Who would have thought that the situation would get out of control.

But that is the great poet Chen.

As for Zhou Qing, at most he would just complain in his heart but he would not get really angry.

"The script is good and Director Ning Hao is very capable. I believe this movie will not disappoint me."

Zhou Qing just said this with full confidence.

"Qingzi, your name is useful." Ning Hao came over and bumped heads with Zhou Qing, feeling very emotional.

When he was filming "Incense", it was such a small film with a cost of only tens of thousands of yuan, and it can be said that a lot of effort was put into the preparation.

But what about now?

The investment for "Crazy Stone" directly soared to more than 4 million, but the entire preparation process was much smoother.

Ning Hao understood that this was all because of the two words "Zhou Qing".

Otherwise, it wouldn't be so easy for a newcomer like him.

The contrast is especially great in casting.

In order to save costs, Ning Hao actually went straight for those less famous and cheaper actors.

It turned out that quite a few famous actors sent me their resumes, and some even called me!

It makes a low-budget movie of four million become popular.

In the final analysis, isn’t it all because of Zhou Qing?

But because of cost issues, Ning Hao did not change his original plan.

I still plan to choose those less well-known actors.

"This is how it is in this business. Once you finish filming Crazy Stone, you won't need to borrow my name anymore."

Zhou Qing also expressed his emotion, and then talked with Ning Hao about the preparations.

"Wang Han refused, so I plan to ask Guo Tao to play the role."

Ning Hao told Zhou Qing such a thing.

Zhou Qing felt relieved, as it seemed that "Crazy Stone" was finally on the right track.

Zhou Qing is not very optimistic about Wang Han playing Bao Shihong.

The two sides discussed some other things, and Ning Hao finally gave Zhou Qing a shot of prevention.

"You have to come to the film's launch conference, premiere, etc."

"If you show up more often, maybe you can help this movie's box office increase several times."

Ning Hao said to Zhou Qing seriously.

"That's no problem."

Zhou Qing agreed without thinking.

What Ning Hao said actually makes a lot of sense.

You have to know that in the original time and space, the box office of "Crazy Stone" was not very impressive at the beginning.

After all, he is a new director and there are no decent actors, so he is indeed not very attractive.

Later, it gradually became a hit thanks to the spread of excellent word-of-mouth.

It is worth mentioning that the screening of "Crazy Stone" was postponed for one month.

Otherwise, such a miracle would never have happened. After all, the film was taken off the screen just as its reputation began to build.

This is just the original time and space, there is nothing we can do about it.

But what about now?

Zhou Qing would naturally not let this embarrassing situation happen again.

With his current fame, he will make everyone look forward to "Crazy Stone" from the very beginning.

Coupled with the quality of "Crazy Stone" itself, Zhou Qing believes that the box office of "Crazy Stone" this time will definitely not be bad.

"Sissi, happy birthday."

Just as he had promised before, Zhou Qing showed up at Liu Yifei's mansion on time.

"Thank you."

Liu Yifei opened the door herself, and her eyes fell on the gift box brought by Zhou Qing.

There was a hint of anticipation on his face, "What birthday present have you prepared for me?"

"You'll know then."

Zhou Qing smiled mysteriously and kept the secret.

In fact, it was not an expensive gift, and Zhou Qinghua even had very little money.

After all, at his and Liu Yifei's level, they are not short of money, and the most important thing is the thought.

Besides, we are classmates, so it would be bad if it is too expensive.

So the gift Zhou Qing gave to Liu Yifei was just a handicraft he made himself.

"Kid, why are you blocking the door? Why don't you invite people in?"

Liu Xiaoli shook her head helplessly.

It seemed like a reproach, but his eyes were full of doting.

"Come in quickly."

Only then did Liu Yifei invite Zhou Qing in with a smile.

"Here you are, Zhou Qing. Xixi is very happy that you can come to celebrate her birthday."

Liu Xiaoli also greeted Zhou Qing with a smile.

"I am also very happy to spend my birthday with Xixi."

Zhou Qing said the same thing.

"Is this an important person coming?"

A voice sounded, and another girl who was about the same age as Liu Yifei and looked a little playful walked over.

He also held Liu Yifei's hand very intimately.

"Zhou Qing, let me introduce you to my good sister, Shu Chang."

Liu Yifei briefly introduced Shu Chang to Zhou Qing.

In fact, there was no need for Liu Yifei to introduce him, Zhou Qing recognized Shu Chang at first sight.

After all, he was once very popular and will be a big star in the future.

It’s a pity that later on, she couldn’t think straight and went for plastic surgery, and eventually she became so destitute that she is almost unknown.

But if you think about it carefully, Shu Chang is indeed Liu Yifei's good friend.

The two met on the set of "The Story of a Noble Family" and soon became good sisters who could talk about anything.

Sometimes, even when Liu Xiaoli buys clothes for Liu Yifei, she will also buy one for Shu Chang.

I also co-organized a birthday party for Liu Yifei and Shu Chang.

So Zhou Qing was not surprised to see Shu Chang at this moment.

"The Child-Father of Tianshan, I know her."

Zhou Qing responded with a smile, "It was a very good performance."

These words are absolutely from the heart. Shu Chang's acting skills are definitely at the top among his peers.

Let’s not look at anything else, just talk about the Child-Fairy of Tianshan. Who else but Shu Chang could play the role at the same age?
In terms of acting, she is completely superior to Liu Yifei.

Of course, they also beat those students from the Acting Department Class of 02.

"Sing, I don't need to introduce him, right?"

Liu Yifei smiled and turned her gaze to Zhou Qing again.

"No, of course not. Who doesn't know the name of Director Zhou Qing?"

Shu Chang also started to greet Zhou Qing, "Director Zhou is really amazing. He is at the same level as Xixi, but he can make such an amazing movie. I am really impressed."

"You are too kind."

Zhou Qing said modestly.

A few people came into the house and sat in the living room chatting and laughing.

"Don't just talk, come and eat some fruit."

Liu Xiaoli was also very considerate and brought out fruits and greeted everyone.

"Thank you auntie."

Zhou Qing hurriedly thanked him.

Shu Chang was laughing and didn't consider himself an outsider. Well, it seems that he has indeed become popular among Liu Yifei.

"Xixi, when will you join the crew of The Return of the Condor Heroes?"

As everyone chatted, they talked about things in the circle, after all, everyone is from the same circle.

"The crew hasn't notified us yet. The casting hasn't ended yet."

Liu Yifei shook her head. Although she was chosen as the heroine, the matter was still unclear.

"By the way, don't spread the word. The crew hasn't announced my role as Little Dragon Girl yet."

Liu Yifei then added another sentence, explaining the matter to Zhou Qing and Shu Chang.

(End of this chapter)