Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 398 We are the reinforcements a thousand years later! Bingbing's pregnancy test ruins the reputation of "The Promise"!
"Director Chen Hong, this film is absolutely fantastic. Could you share some details about its creation?"

"See those armors? We hired some very professional instructors, and even set up a small factory..."

"Is that so?"

"Otherwise, how could it have this effect?"

Our director Chen Hong is beaming with joy right now.

This movie is amazing!

Look at the current reaction. Although everyone here is in the same industry, they will give each other some face.

However, the applause at the end of the movie, and the fact that many people were secretly wiping away tears, really speaks volumes.

Actually, not all applause is the same.

By the standards of European film festivals, many films that make it into the main competition section receive applause after their screenings.

Clapping is considered a standard form of etiquette.

but.

If the applause lasts for more than a minute, or even more frequently, such as more than three times.

That means we can conclude that this movie is excellent!

If it's just sporadic applause, and the time is short...

Then there's no need to discuss it further.

This is really something like an unspoken rule at European film festivals.

Anyway, even applause has its own standards.

While we can't simply copy the practices of European film festivals, the applause our film "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" has received so far is a good example.

It took so long!

It will last at least five or six minutes.

It may not have lasted ten minutes, but the length of the applause really speaks volumes.

How could Sister Hong not be happy?

I feel so happy!
Originally, she was a little apprehensive about this movie, after all, the investment was nearly 300 million yuan.

With such a large investment, what if the reception is bad...?

Hongjie is actually under a lot of pressure.

But now, this scene is amazing!
Our Sister Hong is now enjoying the glory of being a great director.

Meanwhile, on Ma Xun's side...

He is extremely confident about this film, "Warriors of Heaven and Earth"!

His confidence didn't even come from him, or from the movies.

Instead, it came from the city's white-haired soldiers!

Ma Xun firmly believes that any Chinese person with a sense of patriotism would be shocked when they see this scene!
He had even considered it.

If we can film this final scene well, then the movie will be a success.

Of course, this is just an idea; he won't actually do it.

Moreover, this movie is not the original "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" from the original timeline at all.

It must be said that the original version of "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" was really quite bad.

Especially the ending.

That relic emitted a very powerful blue light, and then...

The ending was really bad; in fact, the production team themselves later admitted it.

They have an explanation for this: when they were making the movie, they ran out of money at the end and had to end it hastily.

Then, the original ending in the legend was that they were waiting for reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty.

Ma Xun had heard of this gossip.

So he changed it to look like this now!
Well, Ma Xun also admitted that the current version of "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" is more based on the later short film.

The Last Transfer in the Northern Desert of the Tang Dynasty.

This can't even be called a short film, because it was originally an advertisement.

The reason it was able to be filmed as a complete story is that the entire advertisement exceeded the requirements for advertisement length.

It's because of this name... UnionPay, after all.

They're rich and powerful, so they don't care about money and end up making an advertisement that doesn't look like an advertisement at all.

Although the advertisement did not achieve its intended effect, meaning that many people who saw it had virtually no impression of UnionPay.

I wasted my money, and I spent so much of it.

However, this advertisement received rave reviews!

Its rating on Douban is extremely high.

What impressed Ma Xun the most was, of course, the final scene.

The entire city is filled with soldiers with white hair!
Not only him, but also the comments on Douban show that everyone is praising this scene.

Therefore, Ma Xun naturally knew how to shoot this blockbuster.

Moreover, he actually made some changes to it.

The original short film was an advertisement, so in the end, it was still a 'transfer', which means sending money.

But that's obviously inappropriate; we can't film it like that.

So Ma Xun changed his mind and gave it away!

That is, the 'reinforcements' in the movie.

Although there was only one person in the end, that one person... represented a lot!

Ma Xun had actually planted a hidden hand here long ago.

That is, he never introduced his eldest grandson's name!

In fact, Jiang Wen and he had many arguments when writing the script.

"Why don't you give such an important character a name?"

Yes, that's not reasonable.

Moreover, it's quite simple. Since that old guy is already called Cui Liu, his eldest grandson can just take the surname Cui.

Just give him any name you like.

But Ma Xun said, "Precisely because this role is important, it cannot have a name! Teacher Jiang Wen, let me ask you, who do you think this grandson is?"

Oh? There's another question?

"Who?"

Clearly, Jiang Wen knew what Ma Xun actually wanted to say.

Sure enough, Ma Xun gave the answer directly.

"It's us!"

us?

Jiang Wen hesitated for only a moment, and then she understood!
Yes, that's us!
We are all descendants of the Chinese nation, and the Tang Dynasty was the most powerful dynasty in Chinese history.

The reinforcements from Kucha, the reinforcements from General Guo Xin who had been guarding the Western Regions alone for decades.

Who else could it be but us?

Although a thousand years have passed!

But our Chinese civilization still exists!
Every Chinese person today is a reinforcement!

After understanding all this, Jiang Wen felt... it was a metaphor, right?

Yes, that's how I'll make my movies from now on.

Ma Xun is unaware that he has a significant influence on Jiang Wen.

Regardless, this blockbuster has now been released.

And just look at this feedback...

Applause may be a courtesy, but those uncontrollable tears are certainly not.

A huge success!

And next...

Ma Xun can no longer keep a low profile; he's surrounded by reporters.

"Mr. Ma, could you tell me about the investment details of this film?"

"Mr. Ma, what about copyright?"

"Mr. Ma, will this film sweep all the major awards in the future?"

Goodness, these guys really dare to ask. Actually, the reporters were also shocked; they were already convinced.

This movie, "Warriors of Heaven and Earth," is definitely a blockbuster!
Whether it's the investment, the visual impact, the plot, or the cast, it's all impressive.

If this movie isn't a blockbuster, then what is?

As for "The Promise," many reporters already have a general idea of ​​what's going on.

Movies are meant to be seen with your eyes.

Previously at the Tokyo International Film Festival, "The Promise" didn't even make it into the competition, and the jury president at the time was Gong Li.

Gong Li has acted in quite a few of your movies, Chen Kaige's, so she wouldn't necessarily make things difficult for you.

Isn't that clear?

So even without having seen the movie "The Promise," savvy reporters already know which side to bet on.

However, Ma Xun is quite clever.

The questions you've asked are indeed questions I, as an investor, also have.

But why should I answer?

So, this guy simply...

"Director Chen Hong can answer that."

"There are some things that Professor Jiang Wen can talk about."

Alright, Ma Xun's rambling has added a lot of work for Chen Hong and Jiang Wen.

You've got a real knack for that.

Some people were quite flustered during the interview segment.

"Ah, I, um, um, this..."

Yaya, when has this ever happened?
Even though I went to the Tokyo International Film Festival, this kind of scene didn't exist back then.

Ya Ya panicked... Luckily, Wan Qian came to her aid.

The two sisters then worked together to deal with the reporters.

Not bad.

However, Wan Qian's gaze kept drifting towards Ma Xun.

There was no way around it; Ma Xun was indeed quite capable. He had already dealt with most of the reporters and was about to leave.

The key point is, he didn't leave alone!

That Jia Jingwen actually followed him.

Okay, of course they won't walk together, but one after the other, that's definitely...

Just then, Wan Qian heard Hong Jie's words.

"We need to get back to what we're doing."

Yes, that's right.

Now, "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" has such a fortunate opportunity and such excellent resources.

What else do you want?
Wan Qian had no choice but to continue dealing with the reporters with Ya Ya.

……

"My God! This movie is amazing!"

Jingwen was incredibly impatient.

Of course, she is also a well-known actress, but today, the most eye-catching thing is the cast and crew of "Warriors of Heaven and Earth".

So, he followed Ma Xun back to his villa.

He pounced on Ma Xun and showered him with kisses.

"Where do you think is the best?"

Ma Xun's words were a bit strange.

Jingwen, however, was quite perceptive. "I understand what you mean. I am also a Chinese."

That's right, Jingwen is quite clear-headed in this regard.

Ma Xun didn't hold back after hearing that.

They just threw Jingwen into the swimming pool.

Ah ~
A gasp of surprise followed, and then she emerged from the water like a lotus.

Jingwen naturally wore an elegant evening gown when attending the film festival.

But at this moment, the dress fit her perfectly, showing off her amazing figure.

Ma Xun also jumped into the pool.

Then they pinned Jingwen to the edge of the pool.

"Brother Ma~"

With a soft cry, Jingwen was truly alluring.

I wanted to say something, but there was no chance left.

Ma Xun, however, knew what she was thinking and smiled, "I'm not angry with Yuanyuan."

These words sounded strange, but they resolved Jingwen's inner conflict.

No need to say anything more, let loose!

……

"A blockbuster! An absolute blockbuster!"

"The premiere of 'Warriors of Heaven and Earth' was a huge success!"

"Historical epics have made further progress!"

"Warriors of Heaven and Earth," which premiered at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, received widespread acclaim.

It can be said that they have already succeeded in the first wave of positive word-of-mouth.

Keep in mind, this is the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, where all the attendees are professionals.

To be praised like this, there must be something special about it.

But at that very moment, a movie was about to premiere in the Great Hall of the People.

The Promise!
The movie is finally here.

It can be said that the Great Hall of the People is also shining with stars today.

All the big names who came were celebrities; everyone in the industry who could come was here.

The Wang brothers and others didn't say anything, especially since they had also invited Feng Xiaogang.

The appearance of this little powerhouse is truly astonishing.

Many people haven't forgotten that he was the one who stirred things up in the first place!

From an outsider's perspective, it's still difficult to see the truth of what happened back then.

But this inflammatory gossip still got out.

However, Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kaige have a very good relationship.

At least they did an interview together and even took a group photo.

Interestingly, Bingbing, being the female lead, naturally has to appear here.

But this time...

She secretly sent a picture to someone before.

What picture?
Pregnancy test...

That's kind of sexy.

We're waiting for Brother Ma's reply.

But it just won't come.

Feeling a little uneasy, Bingbing had no choice but to go along this time.

The pregnancy test is a clear indication that she's physically present in one place but mentally elsewhere.

However, how will the initial reviews of "The Promise" turn out?
When the movie started, many people came to watch.

But until the very end...

Sparse applause finally broke out in the hall.

The key lies in everyone's faces.

While not all of them are, at least most people are... completely bewildered.

What exactly is the movie "The Promise" about?

(End of this chapter)