The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 49 Director Lu Zhiyuan, please come on stage to receive the award!
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outside the room.

Xin Yukun and Boss Cai of Tangren, one on the left and one on the right, stood at the door like two great protectors, guarding the gate.

Miss Jingtian came over aggressively.

There were several people following behind him.

"Mr. Cai, long time no see."

Zhao Shanshan was also inside. When she saw Mr. Cai from Tangren, she smiled apologetically.

This is a big deal.

It's embarrassing.

Cai Yinong is also a smart person.

At this moment, she pretended not to understand the situation and replied with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, we just checked into the hotel and you came to greet us right after. I am really flattered."

If Liu Shishi could defeat Lu Zhiyuan, Cai Yinong would welcome her with open arms.

The most beautiful lady in Tang Dynasty, with a love-brain inherited from her ancestors.

She is no longer surprised.

But don’t be like Sun Li, the top female star of the previous generation, and just quit the entertainment industry.

This means that Tangren Company will suffer heavy losses.

It's good to be like Liu Shishi. You can have a love relationship and dig a gold mine for Tangren Company.

When Liu Shishi met Lu Zhiyuan, he was still an unknown little director. However, within just one month, the movie he made became a hit.

Shortlisted for Cannes.

Moreover, there is a high probability of winning the prize.

Let’s not talk about how much benefit Lu Zhiyuan can get for now.

Just for Liu Shishi, the movie "Maze" brought her several high-end collaborations.

Although I am currently just an ordinary brand friend, I can borrow high-end clothing to wear, and it doesn’t cost much.

However, Boss Cai believes that it won’t be long before a big contract comes to him!
You know, the last Chinese female stars to walk the red carpet in Cannes were Fan Bingbing and Tang Wei!

Let’s not mention Tang Wei.

He became famous by taking off his clothes!
Fan Bingbing is actually in the same situation, relying on films like "Apple" that are half pornographic.

A serious movie like "The Heart Labyrinth" does not rely on selling sex scenes or slandering the country, but wins simply by relying on the plot. It has a special visual label and has caused a sensation in Cannes. It is not unique, but it is rare!
This made it difficult for newspapers and media outlets to find a particularly sharp angle to criticize the director and crew members.

This also means that the promotion of this movie does not need to be concealed, and the topic level can be said to be full.

The status of all the crew members has skyrocketed.

Overnight, Liu Shishi also broke through the crowded track of ancient costume actresses and reached a whole new realm.

With such a film shortlisted for Cannes, Liu Shishi will never lack exposure in the next ten years as long as she doesn't do anything stupid.

Lu Zhiyuan was truly a great benefactor to the Tang people.

What's wrong with letting Liu Shishi and Lu Zhiyuan have a relationship?
As the boss of Tangren, Cai Yinong not only did not object, but even wanted to protect Liu Shishi.

If Liu Shishi could win over Lu Zhiyuan and become the wife of a famous director, then Tangren would also benefit from it.

It is not difficult to cultivate a small flower.

There are beautiful girls everywhere, and Liu Shishi is no exception.

However, under normal circumstances, how could Tangren have the opportunity to be tied to a big director, especially an international director who won an award at Cannes?

Therefore, Cai Yinong will never give in.

Even if Liu Shishi's love rival is a wealthy woman like Jing Tian, ​​she will fully support her.

"Brother Kun, help me knock on the door and call Ayuan out."

Jing Tian looked at Xin Yukun and said angrily.

A man and a woman are alone in a room, and you have driven everyone else out. Aren't you afraid of being in trouble?
"Ok."

Miss Jingtian had spoken, so Xin Yukun had no choice but to do as she said and went up to knock on the door.

The next second, Lu Zhiyuan came over and opened the door like lightning.

The anger on Jing Tian's face subsided a little.

She pouted and peeked inside secretly.

Liu Shishi sat on the sofa with her back to the door, drinking tea very elegantly.

Liu Shishi has a straight waist, a slender neck and an extraordinary temperament. She is simply the best spokesperson for [Beibeijia].

Such a graceful back view made Jing Tian a little envious.

Apart from that, everything in the house was normal.

Jing Tian breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Lu Zhiyuan, and said with a pout, "Ayuan, I've been looking for you everywhere. What are you doing here? Let's go and have dinner."

"okay."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded, then shouted to Liu Shishi who was inside the house, "Shishi, do you want to join us? The seafood risotto here tastes pretty good."

Liu Shishi turned around and smiled sweetly: "No need. We have already ordered the meal, so we won't bother you. I wish you a pleasant meal."

Ayuan, I know everything.

I feel wronged to you.

Not only does he have to put a lot of effort into making the movie, but he also has to coax the company's eldest daughter.

However, as long as you win an award in Cannes, you will never lack investment for any movie you want to make in the future.

I am waiting for you.

"Goodbye."

Jing Tian felt that Liu Shishi was a little too frank, which was not like the scene she had imagined of two rivals meeting in love.

So, did I misunderstand?
Am I being a little too sensitive?
After all, Liu Shishi is Lu Zhiyuan's heroine. It's her first day in Cannes, and it's normal for director Lu Zhiyuan to come over and chat and say hello after learning about it, right?
This kind of film festival is itself a huge social stage.

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Although he felt that he might be too sensitive, Jing Tian couldn't help but hint at it during dinner.

She wanted to know the true relationship between Lu Zhiyuan and Liu Shishi.

"Ayuan, what kind of girl do you like? Are you like Liu Shishi, gentle and graceful?"

“I like big eyes.”

Lu Zhiyuan looked up at Jing Tian and said without thinking.

Big eyes?

Everyone says my eyes are super big!

Haha!

Although Lu Zhiyuan did not give a specific answer, it was definitely not like Liu Shishi.

Liu Shishi's eyes are not big at all.

On the list of love rivals, you can first cross out Liu Shishi’s name.

Before dinner, Jing Tian was in a very bad mood, and the knife and fork made a crackling sound, attracting the attention of many people around.

During the dinner, Miss Jing Tian's mood turned from gloomy to cloudy. She asked someone to open a bottle of expensive red wine, and her face turned slightly red after drinking it.

At the end of dinner, Jing Tian learned that Lu Zhiyuan was always thinking about the girl on the Xi'an city wall, and she was in such a good mood that she seemed to be about to set off fireworks.

If Zhao Shanshan hadn't tried her best to hold him back, the drunk Jing Tian would have probably shouted out loud: I will pay for all the expenses tonight!

"Ayuan, Tiantian doesn't usually drink. I'm sorry for losing my composure today." "Mr. Zhao, you're too polite. We're family. I'll always remember your kindness in helping me."

Zhao Shanshan originally thought that Lu Zhiyuan had been receiving too much attention in recent days, and might gradually develop ambition, thinking that he was a rare commodity, and in turn asked for a huge amount of money from the Starry Sky Company.

But Lu Zhiyuan's current attitude was completely different from what she had imagined.

It's still the same as before, nothing has changed.

It really warmed her heart.

"Since we're one family, don't call me Mr. Zhao anymore. I'm a few years older than you, so just call me Sister Shanshan."

"Sister Shanshan."

Lu Zhiyuan called out "sister", which made Zhao Shanshan particularly happy.

Xin Yukun, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but want to get close to the rich woman, so he called out, "Sister Shanshan, I'm one of you too."

Who knew that this would make Zhao Shanshan furious, and she scolded: "Why are you calling me that? Who is your sister? You look much older than me!"

Depend on!
Is it my fault that I look old?
After Zhao Shanshan took Jing Tian away, Xin Yukun couldn't help but show admiration for Lu Zhiyuan.

"Ayuan, I originally thought you couldn't escape this disaster. I didn't expect that you could handle everything in just a few words."

"Teach me a few moves when you have time."

Xin Yukun flattered Lu Zhiyuan implicitly and implicitly, and even wanted to worship Lu Zhiyuan as his master... In today's situation, could Lu Zhiyuan escape unscathed?

so amazing.

If it were him, he would probably die without a burial place.

"Brother Kun, I'm very tired. I want to go back to sleep."

We have a makeup rehearsal tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow is the 13th, the red carpet for the opening ceremony.

In the next few days, he will prepare for the media conference and the live question-and-answer session after the premiere.

This part is more troublesome because you have to memorize the script, especially when you have to answer in multiple languages.

As for the subsequent business activities, various official activities, roundtable interviews, one-on-one interviews, brand dinners... there are too many of them.

The Cannes Film Festival has now become a grand show.

And he, who was a poor boy with no money before, has become a superstar in Cannes under James's operation after half a month.

"The White Ribbon", "The Prophet" and "Labyrinth of the Heart" have become the three strongest contenders for the Palme d'Or.

Who will be the winner in the end?

No one knows now.

But Lu Zhiyuan has done everything he should do and tried his best.

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The next 10 days can be said to be the busiest 10 days in Lu Zhiyuan’s life.

In addition to walking back and forth between Miss Jingtian and Liu Shishi, he also has to deal with the affairs of the world of fame and fortune.

In addition, he has to keep an eye on media reports.

Once he discovered that the teams of "White Ribbon" and "Prophet" began to have hope of a comeback, he had to write an article to fight back immediately.

They were so depressed that they couldn't lift their heads.

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Time flies.

Finally, the day of May 24th arrived.

The award ceremony is finally here.

The Cannes organizers seemed to have deliberately placed the "Maze of the Heart" team in a very high-profile position.

To their left sat the White Ribbon team.

"I bet this bad boy is the one who is behind me."

Haneke's eyes were gloomy and kept sweeping over.

[If bad fathers only raise bad children, then all British people are Jack the Ripper and all French people are perverts wearing high heels and tights]... This sentence is too cruel.

"The White Ribbon" was eliminated just like that.

"It's this guy, so cunning! I have no grudge against him, why would he write an article to slander me?"

To the right of Lu Zhiyuan sat the team of "The Prophet".

Audiard's eyes are darker than Haneke's.

The sentence in the newspaper, "Depicting prison as the cradle of romantic godfathers, this is the depth of Audiard's thought," is full of sarcasm and directly kills "The Prophet".

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An hour later.

Awards are being announced one after another.

"The Prophet" won the Jury Prize, which is equivalent to third place.

"White Ribbon" won the Grand Jury Prize, which is equivalent to second place.

When Audiard and Haneke went on stage to receive the award, they both looked grim. After giving a casual acceptance speech, they hurried off the stage.

The loss was so unfair.

Before they could figure out who their real opponent was, they fired at each other and used up all their bullets.

When the war ended, they found out that the real opponent had been behind them all along, watching them fight each other with bayonets with a smile.

The two of them were like clowns, being made fun of, which made them feel ashamed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished judges, dear film lovers."

"Tonight, we gather to celebrate excellence in the art of motion pictures."

"Over the past few days, we have witnessed countless amazing works, each of which has touched our hearts and inspired our thinking in its own unique way."

"Now, we are about to announce the winner of this year's Cannes Film Festival's highest honor, the Palme d'Or."

“This award is not just a recognition of a film, but a tribute to the endless creativity, courage and dedication of filmmakers.”

"After careful discussion and deep consideration by the judges, we have decided to award this honor to a work that has reached extraordinary heights in artistry, innovation and emotional depth."

"This film has an ingenious plot, an atmosphere of coldness and loneliness, a ghostly camera language, and a personal visual signature like a painter..."

When the jury president [Isabelle Huppert] said this, the audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers.

Almost everyone guessed the answer.

"The winner of this year's Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or is... Haha, I've said so much in one breath, let me catch my breath first."

Just when everyone thought that Isabelle Huppert wanted to whet everyone's appetite, she announced the answer directly in the next second.

"..."Gone Corpse"!"

This is the English name Lu Zhiyuan gave to "Maze of the Heart".

Translated, it's called "The Disappearing Body".

This name is more intuitive and easier for foreigners to understand.

To show respect for the Palme d'Or, the jury president [Isabelle Huppert] read it again in Chinese with a poor accent.

"The Heart Maze!"

"Director Lu Zhiyuan, please come on stage to receive your award!"

(End of this chapter)