I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 495 This is the status of the number one!

One hour later, at No. 11 Yangfang Hutong, Houhai, Beijing.

Li Family Cuisine.

This restaurant, renowned for its imperial cuisine, holds an absolutely authoritative position in the entire capital city.

It has also attracted many business celebrities and stars.

Inside the tightly sealed private room, however, the place was bustling with noise and laughter.

"Come on, everyone, let's raise a glass together and welcome President Chen back to China!"

Guo Fan held up his glass and spoke to the people at the table in front of him. They were all classmates and friends of Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi, as well as artists and directors from the company.

Besides Zhang Yimou, Dilraba Dilmurat, Gulnazar, Tian Yusheng, and Chen Su are also present.

However, Chen Su and his group were at the next table, while Chen Jin's group was at a different "faction"—they were all from the Central Academy of Drama and the Beijing Film Academy.

Wen Muye was also called over by Guo Fan.

Almost everyone who lives in Beijing came. A few, like Wu Jing and Wan Qian, were filming and couldn't make it.

After all, Chen Jin had been abroad for most of the year, making this a "rare" trip back to China.

"cheers!"

Everyone joined in, and the group at the table seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely.

Dilraba Dilmurat and Gulnazar, whom I haven't seen for more than half a year, have both changed quite a bit. The two of them starred together in "Love is Not Blind 3" and are now quite well-known in the domestic film industry.

Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, and several others have acted in both TV dramas and movies; they're all in this industry.

Chen Jin is currently one of the most famous people in China, mainly because his backing from the powerful China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) is so strong that his classmates and friends will come over whenever they call him, making it a good opportunity to catch up.

If Chen Jin leaks just a little bit, it will be enough for many people to eat for a while.

Everyone knows that he has already made a name for himself in Hollywood.

"Brother Jin, let me toast you!"

Wen Muye suddenly came to Chen Jin's side, clinked glasses with him, and whispered, "Thank you!"

"Ok?"

Chen Jin was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.

This guy is probably talking about things in Berlin.

"No need to thank me!"

Chen Jin smiled and said, "Director Zhang only supports you because you have the ability. If the film isn't good enough, there's no way you'll be nominated in Berlin!"

Of course, that's what they say, but Wen Muye clearly knows the truth.

These three major film festivals are actually heavily entrenched in fact. Despite being called the world's most authoritative film awards, they are in reality a arena of fame and fortune controlled by a small group of people. If you know someone or belong to a faction, it is actually quite easy for your film to be nominated.

Even if a film scores 10 out of 10 but receives only 2-3 points from outside critics, they can still put it on the shortlist if they want.

Sometimes even bad movies can win awards.

Criticism from the outside world can be easily dismissed with one sentence: "You don't understand the movie, you can't see what the movie is trying to express."

So easy!

Therefore, this film festival is just a money-making tool for this industry.

Chen Jin and Zhang Yimou are clearly well-connected in this industry; whether a film is approved or not depends on a single word. Filmmakers without connections can only get nominated based on their hard work and talent.

This is the difference.

"Would you like to watch the finished product in the next few days?"

Wen Muye asked in a low voice.

Wen Muye was quite looking forward to this matter.

only.

Since filming wrapped, Chen Jin has never paid attention to the movie again.

In his view, Chen Jin was helping out voluntarily, so he really wanted to show her his work so that she could give him her opinion and make a better impression.

After all, times have changed, and the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) behind Chen Jin now wields considerable influence in the country.

Wen Muye naturally wanted to find a good backer, and he was very confident in his directing abilities.

As for now.

It's just that we lacked the right opportunity.

It's definitely impossible to rise to the top overnight like Chen Jin.

However, Wen Muye has always been steady and methodical.

For him, fame is not something that happens overnight.

He was patient and firmly believed that he would one day make a name for himself.

"The premiere is only a few days away, wouldn't it be better to keep the suspense and watch it on that day?"

"Now that you've seen it, you can't change it anymore..."

Chen Jin casually remarked that since he had already experienced the movie "Grandma," it didn't matter whether he watched it or not.

But in Wen Muye's eyes, there was a slight sense of disappointment.

"Be confident, the movie will definitely be a hit!"

Chen Jin patted Wen Muye on the shoulder, her words full of sincerity.

As someone who possesses a system, he knows the power of "Grandma," but he simply cannot tell him directly.

The wine glass in my hand gently touched the glass of the person in front of me, making a crisp sound.

Seeing Wen Muye finish his drink in one gulp, Chen Jin then addressed the crowd, saying, "Come on, let's have a drink!"

As soon as Chen Jin spoke, everyone present raised their wine glasses.

To know.

As the highest-ranking student in their class, everyone naturally put in a lot of effort to get in touch with Chen Jin.

That's just how the entertainment industry is.

Having status and connections is the key to success.

As for Chen Jin, she was undoubtedly the best among them.

Having finally managed to get together, they chatted about everything under the sun.

Wen Muye's sense of loss was resolved at this moment.

Everyone was having a good time together, so we shouldn't upset him.

In addition, Chen Jin's words just now were like a shot of adrenaline.

That's right.

With Chen Jin involved, both box office success and popularity are practically guaranteed.

If they could win an award at the Berlin Film Festival, their influence would naturally rise to another level.

The smiles on everyone's faces grew wider.

Putting everything else aside, their old classmate is now enjoying a meteoric rise in his career.

We rarely get to meet throughout the year.

basically.

He's either on his way to film a movie or to an awards ceremony.

Today, we've all gathered together, ostensibly for a class reunion.

But everyone knew perfectly well that they were all eager to get in touch with Chen Jin.

after all--

We were classmates.

Being close to the water tower means getting the moon first; if they could live under Chen Jin's command, it would be entirely beneficial for them.

Everyone stepped forward to offer a toast, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.

……

China at this moment.

Chen Jin's return to China has already become a trending topic on major portal websites.

The news on Weibo went viral, igniting a massive online frenzy.

[Actress Chen Jin returns from Hollywood, spotted at Beijing Airport]

[Trending on social media! Chen Jin makes her first public appearance since returning from Hollywood, accompanied by a mysterious female companion, Zhu Yanmanzi, sparking rumors of a new romance]

[Is she by my side? Chen Jin arrived in the capital and chatted and laughed with Zhu Yanmanz throughout, their relationship remains a mystery]

[Actress Chen Jin's triumphant return from Hollywood sparks heated discussion]

【…】

For a while.

The entire internet has joined in on this topic.

After all, Chen Jin's absence this time was not short; she spent almost half a year there, mostly in North America.

at the moment.

He's a hotshot celebrity, and many people want to dig up information about him, but they can only do nothing.

Far away in a foreign land, they certainly had the will but not the means.

This time, they were finally given a chance.

This time, in particular, they were given explosive news as soon as they left the airport.

in the past.

Although the two are often photographed together, they have never appeared in public together.

This time.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz clearly had no intention of keeping it a secret any longer.

They returned together from North America and acted intimately.

Anyone could guess that the two had a close relationship.

Although there was still no response this time, the answer has clearly been made public.

"Good heavens! Is this finally going to be an official announcement?"

"Zhu Yanmanzi? Isn't it an open secret that the two of them are together?"

"How did my brother Jin get so thin?"

"They are a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman, a perfect couple!"

"Our Brother Jin is really popular now, the airport is packed with people."

"..."

Netizens were discussing it animatedly.

Chen Jin's love life had been foreshadowed for some time.

He and Zhu Yanmanzi have been photographed together countless times, but the two have never made any clarifications, so fans and moviegoers naturally don't delve into it further.

On the contrary, it was the media reporters.

They almost always use their relationship to create hype.

The problem is that it always works.

The reason for this is simply because Chen Jin is currently very popular.

As the current heir apparent of the electronics industry, his abilities and connections are far beyond what one would expect for someone his age.

Furthermore, it has Zhang Yimou's backing.

His starting point was already beyond the reach of everyone else.

At just over 20 years old, he had already achieved what others could only dream of.

While others were still playing minor roles on film sets, Chen Jin was already able to choose her own scripts.

but.

For Chen Jin, all of this is well-deserved. After all, it's been her life since her debut.

He has played countless roles, each of which is a household name.

It's no exaggeration to say that Chen Jin alone has driven the development of the Chinese film industry.

They have the capability.

Even if someone else tried their hardest, they might not have the same level of influence.

The news flooded the internet.

Regarding this information.

Naturally, some people are happy while others are sad.

With Chen Jin's return to China, virtually all resources will once again gravitate towards him.

Aside from some filmmakers who have expressed some complaints about this.

The most disliked are the Huayi Brothers.

That's right.

The Wang brothers' resentment towards Chen Jin was not unfounded.

Since the emergence of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), Huayi Brothers has clearly faced a crisis.

Even with their proper offense and defense, they were still inevitably overwhelmed by the power of the electronics company.

"That greenhorn thinks he's something special."

"All they do is create these useless gimmicks."

Wang Zhonglei was looking at the photos on Weibo, and his words were full of dissatisfaction with Chen Jin.

As a giant in the Chinese film industry, he is now being suppressed by Chen Jin.

He simply couldn't swallow this insult.

"It is said that."

"Grandma's Grandson" has been selected for the Berlin Film Festival.

"I think he made a special trip back from North America this time, probably for this very reason."

Wang Zhongjun spoke in a flat tone.

As a leading enterprise, it naturally has a thorough understanding of the entertainment industry.

There is no airtight wall in the world.

The information he wants to know will be easily obtained.

what?
Wang Zhonglei frowned. If "Grandma's Grandson" wins an award this time, wouldn't that be helping him boost the Spring Festival film season?

Thinking about it this way, his brows furrowed even deeper.

It seems they need to be better prepared!
Li Family Cuisine at this moment—

After several rounds of drinks, everyone was already quite tipsy.

Under the influence of alcohol.

Everyone spoke freely, trying their best to get closer to Chen Jin.

After several rounds of toasts and drinks...

Zhu Yanmanzi's face flushed, and her eyes were filled with longing as she looked at Chen Jin.

"okay!"

"Since everyone has had enough to drink, let's call it a day."

"President Chen has had a long journey; he should go back and rest."

As the initiator of this gathering, Guo Fan naturally had to see it through to the end.

Chen Jin felt somewhat depressed by this guy's calling.

Don't give me that "President Chen" nonsense.

Seeing Chen Jin stand up, everyone present stood up in unison and walked towards Chen Jin.

Today's protagonist is Chen Jin.

If he left, the whole meal would naturally be dull and tasteless.

only--

They did not have the authority to persuade Chen Jin to stay.

The only thing we can do right now is to seize this last opportunity and make a good impression on Chen Jin.

After all, who knows when we'll meet again after this parting?

"Brother Jin, I wish you a triumphant return from the Berlin Film Festival!"

"Waiting for your good news."

"This time, my wish will surely come true."

The group chattered amongst themselves, their flattery particularly evident.

As for Chen Jin, she didn't react at all.

after all.

The only thing he still cares about is Oscar.

As for awards from other film festivals, they are nothing to him.

Seeing this, Zhu Yanmanzi took Chen Jin's arm and left the private room.

This scene.

This made the female students present quite envious.

After all, being able to stay by Chen Jin's side is a blessing earned through three lifetimes of good deeds.

If possible, they would much rather have such an opportunity.

Let's put aside everything else.

Chen Jin's current status in the entertainment industry is, if not the top one, certainly far beyond what they can match.

If he weren't Chen Jin's classmate, he probably wouldn't even have had the chance to meet him.

As soon as I stepped out of the private room, a gust of cold wind hit me in the face.

The effects of the alcohol were instantly dispelled by the wind.

Chen Jin wasn't drunk to begin with, but the cold wind made her even more energetic.

After saying goodbye to their classmates and other celebrities, Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi got into the car.

Agent Pu Lun had been waiting for a long time.

"Xiao Jin."

"Long time no see, I miss you so much."

Hearing her agent's powerful voice again, Chen Jin was clearly in a great mood.

"Sister Pu, I'm sorry to trouble you to make this trip in person."

Chen Jin originally planned to take a taxi.

After all, it's already late, and it would be too much trouble to have someone else answer the phone.

but--

Upon learning of his return, Pu Lun immediately requested to personally come and take him home.

Aside from the fact that they hadn't seen each other for half a year, the main reason was to avoid being photographed by media reporters.

Although it's just a class reunion, you never know how it could be turned into something if you're not careful.

Taking advantage of this gap.

Zhu Yanmanz greeted Pu Lun, and seeing his artist's well-behaved girlfriend beside him, Pu Lun clearly felt a fondness for her as well.

"How did you get so skinny?"

Pu Lun looked at the rear observation mirror with disbelief, then turned to look at Chen Jin with a surprised expression.

Compared to when she first went abroad, Chen Jin is now somewhat thin and bony.

"Isn't it inevitable to dedicate oneself to a role?"

Pu Lun clearly disagreed with this statement.

"You'll be joining a film crew this year, and then you'll be attending the Berlin Film Festival."

"You definitely need to take good care of your health."

Pu Lun was quite concerned about his own artists, and Chen Jin naturally understood this.

"Don't worry, Sister Pu."

"I know it well."

Pu Lun shrugged, then started the car and drove smoothly on the road.

How did you feel about the Berlin Film Festival this year? Are you confident of winning a major award?

Based on what had happened before, Pu Lun still had a lot of confidence in Chen Jin.

That's for sure. Chen Jin never made her worry at all from beginning to end.

In their careers, they have always had their own pursuits.

Whether it's acting or his attempt to break into Hollywood, he has his own principles.

"Easy as a piece of cake."

Chen Jin wasn't exaggerating; "Grandma's Grandson" truly has the potential.

Don’t say anything else.

That film won Best Actor in its home country and was nominated for an Oscar.

It would be hard not to win an award.

However, some things should not be said too definitively, as one must understand the principle that excess leads to loss.

Zhu Yanmanz sat next to Chen Jin.

He did not participate much in the discussion about his relationship with his agent.

In comparison.

She certainly had complete confidence in her boyfriend.

In the entertainment industry, he is the most capable of overcoming all obstacles.

No matter how dire the circumstances, they can eventually turn the tide.

As for this time...

Zhu Yanmanz felt a jolt in her heart, her eyes flashing with turmoil.

Berlin International Film Festival.

This is the dream of countless filmmakers; simply being able to stand on that stage is already an unparalleled honor.

not to mention--

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Chen Jin beside her.

Winning the grand prize would be truly exciting.

After all, this undoubtedly adds another layer of honor to his professional career.

The car continued forward, getting closer and closer to Chen Jin's home.

At this moment, both of them are extremely excited.

All told, Chen Jin hadn't been home for more than half a year.

During my time away from home, the only thing I missed was my parents back home.

This is the price of fame: spending less and less time with family.

I'm determined to spend the Lunar New Year at home this year, no matter what.

Spend more time with your family!

(End of this chapter)