Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 360 Face
Although this mobile phone looks very impressive, it actually has many minor problems, such as the sound leakage issue, which has never been resolved.

So when Gong Li hung up the phone, the people next to him heard it very clearly. Zhang Yan held up his mobile phone and stared at the three people opposite him, creating an awkward situation.

"Uh, it might be Gong Li's side..."

Just as he was trying to find an excuse to brush it off, his mobile phone suddenly rang again.

When he answered, he heard Gong Li on the other end of the line, her voice slightly awkward as she apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, there might have been a small problem with my mobile phone just now, so the call suddenly dropped."

It turned out that after Gong Li hung up the phone in a panic, she suddenly realized that she hadn't agreed to Chen Hong's 'joking remark,' so Chen Hong probably wouldn't tell Zhang Yan about it rashly.

So when Zhang Yan called repeatedly, it was probably because he had something important to discuss with him. Therefore, he quickly called back to avoid Zhang Yan misunderstanding anything.

Although Zhang Yan felt that things were a bit strange, he couldn't delve into it over the phone in front of Li Baotian and the others, so he just laughed it off and said, "You'd better get your mobile phone fixed soon, otherwise it will be troublesome if it delays important business."

I'll go fix it tomorrow.

Gong Li gave a vague reply, then asked somewhat stiffly, "Why are you calling me so late? Is there something wrong?"

Is it late? It's only 6:30, isn't it?

Zhang Yan was increasingly puzzled, but still took the opportunity to explain the reason: "Here's what happened. The male lead of a TV series that Yuanmeng is currently preparing for has suddenly been snatched away by Director Zhang's new drama. So I wanted to inquire about Director Zhang's plans and see if we could split the time."

"you ask me?"

Gong Li's voice, filled with confusion and surprise, came from the other end of the phone.

"Uh... what else?"

Zhang Yan thought to himself, "What's wrong with this woman? Why is she so incoherent after just one trip to Tianjin?"

Gong Li then realized that, although she didn't know why, it was probably because Chen Hong had withheld the information and hadn't told Zhang Yan at all.

This couple is really scheming against each other!
Actually, Gong Li wronged Chen Hong. The reason Chen Hong didn't tell Zhang Yan was mainly because she wanted to give him a surprise. Moreover, Chen Hong didn't expect that Zhang Yan would be involved with Gong Li during his two-day trip through Beijing.

After figuring out that Zhang Yan was unaware of the situation, Gong Li immediately changed her question and asked, "Who are the actors you want to use?"

Now that we're finally getting to the point, Zhang Yan quickly replied, "It's Mr. Li Baotian, who worked with you on 'Ju Dou.' Director Zhang told me the other day that he should free up his schedule for the second half of the year."

"The male lead?!"

Gong Li's voice suddenly rose several octaves.

"It should be the male lead, right, Teacher Li?"

Zhang Yan looked at Li Baotian, and seeing him nod in confirmation, he said to Gong Li, "Yes, that's the male lead."

Gong Li paused for a few seconds, then said, "Wait for my call."

Then they hung up immediately.

Zhang Yanfa put the mobile phone back in his hand and said speechlessly, "Why is Gong Li talking so incoherently lately? She told me to wait for the phone call, or should we order food first?"

"Yes, yes, let's eat first, and chat while we eat."

Pan Hongye and Zhang Guojun immediately responded. Upon hearing that Zhang Yimou was trying to snatch people, they lost their morale and could only cooperate with Zhang Yan and offer encouragement.

Li Baotian then recalled that during their phone call a couple of days ago, Director Zhang Yimou seemed distracted and incoherent. Could it be these two...?

Forget it, this isn't my business. I just need to play my part well.

at the same time.

In her newly rented apartment, Gong Li was fiddling with her mobile phone, hesitating whether to call Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou's next film is called "Shanghai Triad". Gong Li was originally a shoo-in for the female lead, but now that the two have broken up, the situation is uncertain.

But what Gong Li was really unhappy about wasn't that, but that Zhang Yimou originally planned to start filming the movie next year, but now he's in a hurry to contact actors, so filming will definitely be brought forward.

what does this mean?
This means that Zhang Yimou is most likely giving up producing "The Hegemon-King of Western Chu" and avoiding meeting him again.

Although Gong Li doesn't want to see Zhang Yimou anymore, it's a different story if Zhang Yimou actively avoids her!
So in the end, she dialed Zhang Yimou's number.

"Hey, who is it?"

"It's me, Gong Li!"

"Uh……"

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Yimou seemed to have been choked; after a brief moment of surprise, there was a long silence.

Gong Li remained silent for a while before taking a deep breath and asking coldly, "You want to give up producing 'The Hegemon-King of Western Chu'?"

"Uh~"

Zhang Yimou, as if just thawed, asked with difficulty, "Who told you this?" "Zhang Yan's new drama has taken a liking to Li Baotian, but Li Baotian suddenly said that you have booked his schedule for the second half of the year."

Zhang Yimou was still wondering who had leaked the information, but he never expected it to be for this reason. He sighed and admitted, "I was indeed planning to start filming ahead of schedule..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gong Li questioned him again: "Do you want to give up producing 'The Conqueror's Concubine'?"

“Well… since ‘Rock-a-bye Baby’ has been moved up, then naturally I…”

"You want to give up producing 'The Hegemon-King of Western Chu'?!"

Gong Li raised her voice and asked the question for the third time, as if thunder was gathering in the clouds.

"Yes."

Zhang Yimou could only utter one word: "Yes."

"hehe!"

Gong Li gritted her teeth and sneered: "The news that you were going to be the producer has already been leaked by the Hong Kong media. Now you're suddenly backing out at the last minute, are you trying to confirm the rumors that I cheated on you?!"

Zhang Yimou was silent for a moment, then said awkwardly, "I... I didn't think that much about it."

But then he sighed again: "Even if we finished filming 'The Hegemon-King of Western Chu' together, the fact that we broke up would eventually come out, so it's different..."

"It's different, I'll be 30 next year!"

Gong Li suppressed her anger and said, "Eight years, the best eight years of my life, and you wouldn't even give me a title. Isn't it only natural for me to leave you?! Or are you saying that because of those baseless rumors, you won't even leave me with the last shred of dignity?!"

"of course not!"

Zhang Yimou clumsily tried to defend himself, but this was never his forte. He was good at using cinematic language to express emotions, but not good at using words in real life.

In the end, he could only say dejectedly, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

“Call Li Baotian right now—Zhang Yan is right next to him. Call Zhang Yan directly on his cell phone—and tell Li Baotian that the new movie will be filmed next year, and there’s no need to reserve the slot for the second half of the year!”

"it is good."

Zhang Yimou uttered a "good," and waited for Gong Li to continue.

Gong Li wanted to hear him say something, so they each held up their cell phones and wasted another half minute of long-distance call charges before Gong Li finally hung up in disappointment.

After a few more seconds, Zhang Yimou dejectedly put down his mobile phone.

Although he broke up with Gong Li very decisively this time, it had been seven years of ups and downs. You can get attached to a dog by your side, let alone a vibrant and caring woman.

He hasn't been in a good mood these past few days, which is why he wanted to give up producing "The Hegemon-King of Western Chu" to avoid touching on personal feelings.

But now it seems the two must put on masks and dance together one last time.

Thinking this, Zhang Yimou dialed Zhang Yan's cell phone again, introduced himself, and asked Zhang Yan to temporarily hand the phone over to Li Baotian.

"director?"

Li Baotian respectfully took the phone, and then heard Zhang Yimou say, "Old Li, I misunderstood this matter. Please make sure you fulfill my dream in the second half of the year, and we can shoot that movie next year."

"Uh~"

"So be it."

Li Baotian was both surprised and puzzled. Before he could say anything, Zhang Yimou, who was in a bad mood, had already hung up the phone.

Li Baotian paused for a few seconds after hearing the dial tone, then returned the mobile phone to Zhang Yan and stared at him for a few more seconds.

Although he had heard of Zhang Yan's reputation, he never expected that a single phone call would make Zhang Yimou choose to back down!
"what happened?"

Pan Hongye noticed his strange look and quickly asked, "What did Director Zhang say?"

Li Baotian repeated with a hint of confusion, "Director Zhang told me to reserve my schedule for the second half of the year for Yuanmeng, and that his movie would be filmed next year."

"Sigh~"

Zhang Guojun and Pan Hongye were also stunned.

In fact, not only were the three of them stunned, but Zhang Yan himself was also stunned.

He originally just wanted to see if they could avoid each other, but who knew that Zhang Yimou would be so accommodating.

Of course, Zhang Yimou was probably mainly doing it out of respect for Gong Li.

That's quite a show of face.

How about we invite Gong Li out for a meal tomorrow to thank her?
(End of this chapter)