Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 472 Everyone in Cannes is You

Three days later, Hiroko Yakushimaru and her father arrived in Paris. Tani Akira kicked Saburo Yakushimaru to go on a trip to the Netherlands, and then took Hiroko Yakushimaru with him to Cannes.

"France smells terrible."

On the train to Nice, Hiroko Yakushimaru complained to Akira about her observations: "It's so strange. I always thought Paris was a very developed city, but why does it feel similar to Tokyo?"

"Because that's just how Paris is, you have too many good impressions of Paris."

Gu Ming shrugged.

Many people in China compare Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to Paris and believe that they are inferior to Paris.

But actually, the Huangpu River is at least not smelly.

Beijing doesn't have a sea, only Shichahai and XXhai, and obviously neither of them smells bad.

Therefore, anyone who sees the smelly Seine River will have a significantly diminished impression of Paris.

Fortunately, Nice is at least a delightful city. This seaside town evokes a sense of déjà vu, much like the familiar seaside city of Tokyo. And with Cannes nearby, Nice is teeming with film enthusiasts from all over the world at this time of year; a glance reveals faces of all races.

just.

There was one thing Gu Ming just couldn't understand.

"Why would they wear these kinds of suits?"

An older Black man walked by, wearing a cheap, rock-gray suit. Although it fit him fairly well, the fabric looked extremely poor. Paired with black leather shoes with red soles, it looked really odd.

Then another guy with black hair and brown eyes walked by. He looked to be Italian. He had the same style, but he was wearing his own shoes instead of the black and red-soled ones.

At a glance, at least one or two out of ten tourists are dressed like this.

Gu Ming hadn't reacted for a moment when Yakushimaru Hiroko suddenly uttered, "Costume."

"what?"

"The costume! The outfit you're wearing!"

Gu Ming exclaimed "Ah!" and belatedly realized what was happening.

In the movie, the assassin he played wore this kind of clothing.

The obviously poor-quality suit is meant to reflect the character's impoverished living conditions, while the black leather shoes with red soles are a symbol.

Shaqin suddenly burst out laughing and secretly pointed in a certain direction.

Gu Ming glanced at it and his health bar instantly emptied.

What the hell is this?!
Both were men, their muscles bulging, making them look quite intimidating.

One was wearing a bulky suit, while the other was wearing a Japanese sailor uniform and white socks, which are relatively rare overseas, and even wore a pair of JK leather shoes in a very professional manner.

Gu Ming: ? ?

What the hell is this?! It's an eyesore!
Hiroko Yakushimaru clenched her fists, her face flushed, and she couldn't utter a single word.

Although you can sense what the other person is planning to do, this combination is still quite terrifying.

Gu Ming suddenly understood why Haruki Kadokawa had been urging him to come to Cannes.

Anyone who sees such a scene would be shocked.

"No, are the movie effects really that good?!"

Gu Mingzhen could hardly believe it.

But that's just how it is.

The people in front of me all dressed so similarly.

Gu Ming hadn't done anything to disguise himself yet, but now it seemed he should immediately pull out a hat and mask from his backpack and put them on.

France is too terrible, he has to carry the car and run!

……

...Gu Ming rented a car in Nice and arrived in Cannes a few tens of minutes later.

Although Cannes is the host city of the famous Cannes Film Festival, it is just a small town and naturally does not have the capacity to support such a large event.

Fortunately, Haruki Kadokawa arrived two months in advance, so everything was already arranged.

Upon meeting, the two embraced.

"Well, did you see what I wanted you to see?"

"I see!"

Gu Ming and Kadokawa Haruki exchanged a glance, both feeling quite confident.

"At first, I was thinking, should we invest heavily in this to make sure we won't get the worst award, just to shock Shigeru Okada. But when I saw this scene, I knew it was a sure thing. You really don't know what you'll find out until you go abroad!"

Haruki Kadokawa shook his head slightly, then waved his hand: "Let's not talk about that for now. We can't be idle these few days. We have to go to Cannes for the preliminary promotion, which means setting up a booth, piling up materials, doing some simple promotion for the film, renting a screening room, and showing our film there so that all the viewers can understand it. I've specially asked someone to make trilingual subtitles, including English, French, and Japanese."

Gu Mingzhi nodded.

It's so convenient to have someone who can get things done; he doesn't have to worry about these things.

Haruki Kadokawa said, "And most importantly, get dressed!"

Gu Ming looked down at himself.

He was dressed! He wasn't running around naked!

"Idiots, that's not what I meant!" Kadokawa Haruki said with a hint of exasperation, pointing at Tani Akira and Yakushimaru Hiroko. "Put on your costumes. I've already custom-made them for you. They're similar to the costumes used in movies. After the movie, you'll come out and say a few words to the audience. I'll teach you a few common French phrases, mostly for greetings and expressing friendliness. If you really can't understand them, just ask the translator, and they'll help you."

Hiroko Yakushimaru leaned back instantly.

No.

She just arrived!
I was taken to Cannes by Gu Ming as soon as I landed, and I had to cooperate with the publicity as soon as I arrived in Cannes?

Gu Ming was also a little helpless: "We just arrived, let's rest for a bit and have some fun."

"After the film festival, you can play as long as you want. You don't want the Palme d'Or, but I still want to be the president of the Japan Academy of Film and Television Arts! Okay, it's decided then. There's no need to discuss this. Just listen to me!"

Haruki Kadokawa clapped his hands together, making a crisp gesture.

You lot, get out of here! Get ready to cooperate with the propaganda!

Gu Ming could only give Sha Qin a helpless look.

I thought it would be a vacation, but now it seems like a total vacation. He's like an old black slave, spending every day either making movies or on his way to make movies. He has no life of his own.

At this moment, Gu Ming really wanted a small pony with reeds!
Horse riding is so much fun!
Shaqin bowed slightly.

That's alright. It's good for her to go and take a look around. After all, it's one of the world's three major film festivals, and it's her first time here.

……

……

Happy people are alike in many ways, and so are unhappy people.

For example, right now, Zhenxia Long is in great pain.

Actually, he really wanted to have a good time in Paris, or take Kayoko sightseeing in Europe.

As a result, yesterday he ate at a street stall in Paris. The stall owner spoke with a strong curry accent and had a tangled head. The special masala biscuits looked particularly delicious, so he ate a few more.

So much so that I can't get up from my bed today.

Looking at his girlfriend who was taking care of him, Zhenxia Long suddenly felt a little guilty.

He wanted to say something, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he felt a churning sensation in his stomach. He quickly clutched his stomach and, with Kayoko's help, rushed into the bathroom.

"Damn it, this wretched stomach, please get better soon!" Zhenxia Long pressed his stomach.

If things don't get better soon, I won't be able to take my girlfriend to Paris!

(End of this chapter)