Huayu: Female celebrities are looking for treasures in me

2010, April 5.

On this day, the 63rd Cannes Film Festival began in Cannes, France.

As we all know, there are hundreds of film festivals around the world, among which the 14 A-list film festivals are the most prestigious. Among these A-list film festivals, the most prestigious and influential are the three major European film festivals: the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

In terms of artistry, commercial appeal, and national recognition, the Cannes Film Festival is slightly stronger than the other two major film festivals.

The Golden Globes and the Academy Awards can rival these three major film festivals, but the Oscars and Golden Globes are very much about American politics, which means that in terms of artistry and professionalism, they are not as well-recognized by the industry as the three major European film festivals.

If it weren't for Hollywood's special status, the Oscars wouldn't be considered by many to be the most prestigious award.

In conclusion, the Cannes Film Festival is, in a sense, the film festival with the highest overall score in the world.

This year, many films were also screened at the Cannes Film Festival, attracting many celebrities to walk the red carpet.

Countless film copyright dealers, actors seeking resources, and others also came to Cannes.

Among them, the crew of the Chinese film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" also appeared on the Cannes stage.

Furthermore, this TV series successfully entered the main competition section.

This is a remarkable achievement.

In order to win awards, Zhang Li and Zhang Yimou also began to engage in public relations.

"Why are you all here? You're all so neat and tidy up, coming to Cannes."

In the presidential suite of a top-tier hotel, Liu Yifei removed her sunglasses and mask and walked into the conference room with a smile.

Looking at Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, Jing Tian, ​​Yang Mi, and Nazha sitting there, a bad feeling flashed in her eyes.

Why does it feel like we're about to have a three-way trial?

Zhang Li and I are dating, don't they know that?

Or are these women trying to force me to step down so they can compete fairly?
Many guesses flashed through Liu Yifei's mind. She was preoccupied, but her smile remained unchanged as she sat down in the main seat.

It was at this moment that Jing Tian spoke up: "I'm with Ali now, just like you, Sister Yifei."

Liu Yifei: ???

What do you mean she's with Zhang Li, or like me?

Can this be the same?

"Me too," Liu Shishi and the other girls said in unison.

Liu Yifei's lips trembled slightly: "Today is not April Fool's Day."

“If we were going to play an April Fool’s joke on you, it wouldn’t be today.” Liu Shishi picked up her water glass and took a sip. “All the women here are Ali’s girlfriends, just like you.”

“I was with him even before you were; I was his first girlfriend.”

"Huh?" Liu Yifei laughed angrily: "You mean I'm a mistress?"

"It's probably not about feelings, after all, you and Ali grew up together and knew each other first." Liu Shishi's expression was cool, but her eyes were smiling. "It's not about the nature of the relationship either; a mistress is someone who interferes in the relationship. But if we're chronologically arranging the dates when the relationship was established, you are indeed a mistress."

Upon hearing this, smiles appeared on the faces of Tang Yan and the other girls.

“I’m the second, and you’re the third.” Tang Yan raised her small hand, acknowledging their relationship.

Liu Yifei: “.”

So it was this mistress.

But she didn't want either of them.

“I’m the fourth one.” Jing Tian blinked and said, “Sorry, Yifei, I gave you a hat.”

Liu Yifei:?

I'd rather give you all a hat.

"you."

"I"

Liu Yifei had never imagined the situation she was in.

This feeling of being overwhelmed and disoriented made her so uncomfortable that her whole body was trembling.

Even though she considered herself to be naturally open-minded, she was still at a loss and felt unjustly afflicted by this disaster.

He felt betrayed by Zhang Li, felt like a clown, and was also angry and annoyed.

At the same time, there was also a feeling of "I knew it".

She wasn't stupid, and Zhang Li wasn't deliberately hiding anything; there were some things she wasn't completely oblivious to.

She's already so accomplished and her life is wonderful, so if Zhang Libie takes advantage of her kindness, she'll just pretend not to notice.

A public relationship, abundant resources, constant thoughtfulness, romantic and surprising gifts, and a pleasant sex life.
Zhang Li did everything to the best of her ability, and she didn't necessarily want to point out any potential problems.

But she didn't expect that these women were the problem.

"Okay, don't be angry." Yang Mi coughed lightly and said seriously, "We're not here to talk about these things, but to discuss something more important."

Liu Yifei:?

Isn't that important enough?
"You can cheat too, right?"

Liu Yifei:!!!

"You too"

On this day, all the women who could unlock their special abilities and establish deep relationships with Zhang Li held their first meeting.

Apart from them, no one knew the specifics of the meeting.

But from this day forward, the women's relationship became even closer.

There are small groups in the Chinese entertainment industry, such as "wives' circles" and "Teddy Sisters Group".

Now, taking advantage of the situation, the "+1" Women's Group has been established.

Everyone tacitly gathered around Zhang Li.

They should stay in touch to ensure that at least one of them is with Zhang Li at all times.

Zhang Li not only did not refuse, but also cooperated by having Qin Nanshan connect with them.

It's fine if they want to know about my schedule, but of course, they can't hide my schedule from him anyway.

The great Tang poet, Jing Tian, ​​Na Zha, and six other women, could not all be with Zhang Li, a man, at the same time?
Time flies like an arrow, and the Cannes Film Festival finally came to a close on the 24th after ten days.

The red carpet ceremony began at 8 p.m. local time that day, and the winners were announced.

Among them, Zhang Yimou's "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and Wang Xiaoshuai's "Sunshine in the Mountain City" successfully competed for the main competition unit.

Later in the day, Zhang Li entered hand in hand with Jing Tian, ​​and Pang Bing walked in front of them.

The photos of the two were taken by the media and immediately sent back to China.

[Zhang Li, Jing Tian, ​​Cannes Film Festival—such niche phrases, they seem strangely incongruous.]

It's not unusual for Zhang Yimou's film to be nominated for the Cannes Film Festival, especially since the male and female leads are both quite young. However, given Xia Yu's outstanding performance, it's acceptable. I'm hoping Li Ge (Zhang Yimou's co-star) will win an award.

The male and female leads of the films in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Zhang Li and Jing Tian, ​​are from the world of "Meteor Garden," what a huge leap!

[With their good looks and acting skills, they can rely on their appearance in idol dramas or showcase their acting prowess in romance and art films.] [It feels like "Meteor Garden" didn't air last year; the male and female leads' abilities improved too quickly.]

[At the Cannes Film Festival, it would be great if Zhang Li could win Best Actor. He would be the youngest Chinese actor to win the Cannes Best Actor award, eighteen years ahead of Tony Leung.]

[You guys are really dreaming! Zhang Li is only twenty years old, and you're already thinking he'll win an international Best Actor award. He's not just far ahead of his peers and some child stars, he's already surpassed the vast majority of actors and actresses born in the 80s and 85s, okay?]

[What's there to be afraid of? Xia Yu won the Best Actor award when he was 18, and Zhang Li is already 20, older than him.]

Xia Yu won an award at Venice, but this is Cannes. Although both are among the three major European film festivals, Venice can't compare to Cannes, and it's not even as good as Berlin.

If you win Venice at 18, winning Cannes at 20 is pretty much the same.

You guys really dare to dream!

【.】

When Zhang Li and Jing Tian appeared on the Cannes red carpet, they were with their film crew and other characters, not just trying to get on the sidelines.

Domestic media outlets reported on it extensively, and netizens discussed it extensively.

It was almost midnight in China, but many people were still in high spirits.

Everyone wanted to wait for the final result, wondering if "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and Zhang Li could create a miracle.

Meanwhile, at the awards ceremony, around a table further back, sat Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Liu Shishi, and Nazha.

They were invited to the awards ceremony as audience members, and it was Jing Tian who helped them secure their spots.

For others, investing in foreign films is difficult.

But for Jing Tian, ​​he could meet with any US governor.

Not to mention, an invitation to be a guest at the awards ceremony of one of the three major European film festivals.

The women did not walk the red carpet because Zhang Li had said they didn't need to piggyback on her fame. Once they became top-tier actresses, she would arrange roles for them at the right time, allowing them to walk the red carpet openly with their work.

The title "carpet star," while bringing female celebrities significant exposure and sometimes even recognition of their beauty, is not something anyone can easily obtain.

However, for those who aspire to greater things, there is no need to hold such prejudices.

In short, you can win without lifting a finger.

"What do you think are the chances of Ali winning this Best Actor award?" Tang Yan's beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation, and her sweet smile was impossible to ignore.

"Ninety-nine percent, I guess," Liu Yifei replied calmly, arms crossed.

"You trust him so much?" Yang Mi asked, somewhat surprised.

They had already seen the finished film of "Under the Hawthorn Tree" during their time in Cannes.

Objectively speaking, it is a film that showcases the director's abilities.

It has artistic elements, a love story, cinematic language, and excellent acting from the male and female leads.

It's safe to say that being included in the main competition is inevitable, unless all the judges are blind.

But to win an award, excellence is just the entry ticket; in the end, it's all about business.

In short, public relations are needed.

"I believe in him, but I believe even more in Jing Tian's financial power." Liu Yifei took a sip of champagne and said frankly, "She did a lot of public relations to ensure that Ali could win the Best Actor award."

"She possesses a rather mystical ability to uncover dirt on people, which she used on jury chairman Tim Burton to discover..."

"Given leverage and money, you know what this chairman will do. With such an advantage, 'Under the Hawthorn Tree' could easily win the Palme d'Or, or at least a Best Actor award for Ali."

“Jing Tian will receive a reward then.”

Upon hearing this, a look of envy flashed in the eyes of all the women.

Jing Tian put in so much effort into Zhang Li winning the Cannes Best Actor award, what kind of reward will she ultimately receive?
Surely the reward won't be a Cannes Best Actress award?

If so, then it's simply an exaggeration.

"It's great to have a cheat code. We should help Ali more and give him more benefits. If he's doing well, we'll be doing well too." Yang Mi licked her lips, making no attempt to hide the anticipation in her eyes.

Once "Palace 1" and "Mysterious Island" air, she should be a top-tier actress in China.

At that time, development will be completely different.

"here we go."

The women chatted, and time flew by.

After walking the red carpet, the celebrities were guided by staff to their seats.

As one of the film crews shortlisted for the main competition, the main cast and crew of "Under the Hawthorn Tree" were seated relatively close to the front.

After going through a series of procedures and awarding numerous prizes in other sections such as the First Choice section and the Short Film section, it was finally time for the main competition section.

The first award presented was the FIPRESCI Prize, which was given to Mathieu Amalric from France for his film "The Tour".

The Golden Camera Award for Best Film was awarded to the Mexican film "Leap Year," followed by Alejandro González Iñárritu's Technical Grand Prize for "Biutiful."

At this moment, the five most prestigious, or more precisely, the most anticipated awards were finally announced.

First, the Best Actress award, also known as the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress award, was won by Juliette Binoche, the lead actress in the French film "Certified Copy".

Most people weren't surprised by this, given the excellent film, the great performance of the female lead, and the home-field advantage.

Every film that makes it into the main competition is considered to have earned a nomination, which is already a very high level of recognition in the global film industry.

Jing Tian's nomination at the age of 24 is unique among actresses born in the 85s, making her more outstanding than many actresses born in the 80s and even the 75s.

Online, many people felt sorry for Jing Tian, ​​but no one was upset or thought there was any foul play involved.

But when the Best Actor award was announced, everyone's excitement was heightened.

[I'm risking being late tomorrow to watch the live broadcast, all for this moment. I hope Zhang Li won't let me down.]

[Brother Li, whether we can achieve a godlike streak depends on you.]

[The promised "raising a child" story has turned into a runaway success, my brother has already topped the charts!]

To be honest, there are almost no people in China more famous than Zhang Li right now. There are quite a few people with similar or even greater fame, but they are all superstars like the Four Heavenly Kings, the Two Bings, the Four Dans, and the Four Little Fresh Meat. In terms of awards, he is just average. Even if he has high recognition in the industry, he is still a newcomer. But if he wins this round...

With this win, Zhang Lizhen is truly one of a kind, more famous than most people, and has more awards than most others. Combined, he's the number one male celebrity in China.

[For male celebrities, it might not matter, but for film actors, if he wins this Best Actor award, he could probably get a master's degree or even go straight to a doctorate without going to the Beijing Film Academy.]

[Pursuing a PhD? I'm afraid professors would be scrambling to get one, since whoever becomes his doctoral advisor can write "taught a Cannes Film Festival Best Actor" on their resume.]

[It's a reversal of the Heavenly Stems, but it's normal, and it's also quite impressive.]

Everyone is waiting for the results.

Just then, the director announced the results.

The winner of the Best Actor award at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival is...

"Yang Zhang, from the mysterious ancient country of China!"

"The movie 'Under the Hawthorn Tree'!"

"Let's congratulate them!" (End of Chapter)