Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 379 Reality and Reason

The next morning.

Chen Hong took Wang Jinghua to the film and television base. On the way, the two talked and found that the couple had the same idea. However, Zhang Yan went a step further and proposed more specific measures.

After listening to Wang Jinghua's retelling, Chen Hong subconsciously looked down at her lower abdomen. Although she still cherished this child, she also felt a little regretful.

If I get pregnant again next year...

Upon arriving at the film and television base, since the "Xi Chu Ba Wang" crew wouldn't hold its opening ceremony until after 10 a.m., the two first visited the "A Messy Life" and "Wu Zetian" crews.

Although five film crews have moved into the cinema, only two have actually started filming so far.

The filming of "A Messy Life" went even more smoothly than originally planned, mainly because, apart from Niu Li, all the main actors were above average.

The content depicted in this script was something they had already been exposed to in government agencies, so they didn't need Zhang Guoli's guidance; they could refine more details on their own.

According to Zhang Guoli's estimate, based on the current filming progress, filming should be able to wrap up half a month ahead of schedule. If they hurry up, they should be able to finish post-production before filming begins for "Liu Luoguo".

If that's the case, then the copyright auction can be held before National Day.

After talking with Zhang Guoli, Chen Hong specifically sought out Chen Daoming to inquire about Li Xue's recent performance.

Chen Daoming said in a serious tone, "There were some funny incidents at the beginning, but this girl is really smart. She can draw inferences from one instance to another when she encounters a problem. She is efficient, hardworking and willing to learn. I am quite satisfied with her. She is much better than the assistants I have found before."

The reason he praised Li Xue so lavishly was not only because Li Xue usually did a good job, but mainly because Li Xue was able to cater to his interests and discuss book knowledge with him.

The Ice and Snow Sisters were nearby when Chen Hong and Chen Daoming were talking.

Li Bingbing only officially joined the crew two days ago. Since it was her first time acting, Zhang Guoli didn't rush to arrange scenes for her. Instead, he arranged for her to observe the crew and see how others acted.

The two sisters had originally planned to come over and say hello after President Chen and Chen Daoming finished their conversation.

After talking with Chen Daoming, Chen Hong ignored the two sisters and left directly.

This left the two sisters somewhat at a loss, wondering what they had done wrong and why Mr. Chen's attitude had suddenly turned cold.

And this is exactly the result Chen Hong wanted.

A little neglect can help young people see reality clearly. Besides, these two are now backup options, so there's no need to pay too much attention to them for the time being.

When we arrived at the period costume section...

The crew of "Empress Wu Zetian" is filming a rain scene. Three second-hand fire trucks are pouring water into the sky with all their might, and every now and then a loudspeaker will blast a thunderous sound.

"You've been a huge help, a real huge help!"

Director Chen Jialin originally wanted to shake hands to express his gratitude, but seeing that the people opposite him were all young women, he had to change his gesture to a bow instead.

When the crew of "Empress Wu Zetian" was filming in Chengde, everything else was fine, but the rain scenes in the palace were the most troublesome.

As the saying goes, spring rain is as precious as oil. It hasn't rained much in Chengde, and when it does, it's just a light drizzle. The film crew wanted to create artificial rain, but the management of the Mountain Resort disagreed.

Although the Mountain Resort is not as grand as the Forbidden City, it is still a protected ancient architectural complex.

But the problem was solved in Tianjin. The film and television base offered artificial rainmaking services at reasonable prices with good service, perfectly solving the crew's urgent need.

So Director Chen kept thanking him as soon as he arrived.

"If you want to thank someone, you should thank the scenic area."

Chen Hong laughed and said, "At most, we at Dream Fulfillment will help by offering suggestions; the actual work is still done by the film and television base."

"We should thank everyone, we should thank everyone."

Director Chen Jialin remarked, "This film and television base is really well-run. When I was leading a filming crew before, we had to rely on connections and find ways to coordinate everything. If it were a small production crew, they might not even give you the time of day."

Unlike your August 1st Film and Television Base, which has exceptionally complete facilities and transparent pricing with clear cash transactions, saving a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Chen Jialin was extremely satisfied with the film and television base. Not only were the venues diverse and comprehensive, but the support in terms of props and costumes was unmatched anywhere else.

These days, shooting modern dramas is fine, but shooting period dramas requires a lot of effort just to prepare all kinds of costumes, props and sets. But here at the film and television base, the film and television technology academy can basically provide whatever you need in terms of quality and quantity.

After talking with Chen Jialin, Chen Hong wanted to catch up with Liu Xiaoqing, but Liu Xiaoqing stayed in the dressing room, saying she had just been caught in the rain and needed to dry herself off. This puzzled Chen Hong.

The two sides should have had some acquaintance, and she had even learned about health preservation from Liu Xiaoqing before, so how come she was suddenly turned away?
Actually, Liu Xiaoqing didn't want to see Chen Hong because she was wearing old-age makeup and was soaked to the bone. Although she hadn't thought about replacing Chen Hong, she still considered Chen Hong a rival and naturally didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her.

It was around 10 a.m.

Chen Hong then led Wang Jinghua to the place where the opening ceremony was held.

Zhang Yan originally intended to turn this area into a tourist attraction, but after filming for "A Messy Life" began, the crew complained that being surrounded by a large number of tourists made them feel like monkeys in a zoo, greatly diminishing the sense of ceremony.

Therefore, this area has been temporarily closed and is no longer open to tourists.

When Chen Hong and Wang Jinghua arrived, the offerings for the altar had already been prepared, and the staff from Hong Kong Island and the mainland were clearly separated and guarding the vicinity. However, Zhang Yimou, Xian Qiran, and several other key members of the production team were nowhere to be seen.

Gong Li was whispering with Zhang Fengyi, who played Liu Bang, when she saw Chen Hong and Wang Jinghua arrive. She quickly went up to them and asked, "What brings you here?"

"Come and broaden your horizons."

Chen Hong's lies came out of nowhere: "You are the first Hong Kong film crew that the film and television base has received. Not only does the base attach great importance to you, but we at Yuanmeng also attach great importance to you."

Then, he pulled her aside and asked in a low voice, "How is Miss Guan? Will it affect the filming?"

"No news has come back yet."

As she spoke, Gong Li couldn't help but frown slightly. She wasn't worried about Guan Zhilin or the filming schedule; she was simply recalling the scene of Zhang Yimou's "interrogation" last night.

"It's a brain tumor, no matter what."

Seeing this, Chen Hong lowered her voice again and said, "Even if she says it won't affect filming, the crew might not believe her, right? In my opinion, we still need to make plans as soon as possible."

"What's the point of telling me this?"

Gong Li said nonchalantly, "I almost lost my role as Lü Zhi, how could I possibly influence the casting process?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong's brows furrowed with a hint of ambiguity: "Then let's talk about something useful..."

"If it's related to Zhang Yan, then you don't need to say anything."

Before she could finish speaking, Gong Li solemnly said, "When I said I would get married at thirty, I wasn't joking. Next year, after I officially announce my breakup with Zhang Yimou, I will find a suitable man to marry and live a normal life as a wife and mother."

Before Chen Hong could speak again, she added, "What you think and what your purpose is are all your own wishful thinking, but I would never demean myself for no reason, much less be foolish enough to give others a handle against me before we get married."

After saying that, she went straight back to Zhang Fengyi's side.

She thought a lot yesterday, and after being provoked by Zhang Yimou, she did have the urge to take revenge, but she is no longer a young girl.

What benefits could a casual affair with Zhang Yan bring me?
status?

She is already the top female celebrity in the country.

wealth?

Chen Hong may share a man with me, but would she be willing to share the wealth that brings her dreams?

Is it just for a moment of pleasure?
But if she were someone who only cared about momentary pleasure, she wouldn't have been entangled with Zhang Yimou for seven years.

Chen Hong stared at Gong Li's back for a long time, frowning, and realized that she seemed to have oversimplified the situation.

She thought she could take advantage of Gong Li's emotional instability to drag her down—such things are not uncommon in the entertainment industry, especially since it was her, the first wife, who took the initiative to facilitate it, so she was initially full of confidence.

But now it seems that I underestimated Gong Li and overestimated my own man.

Although Yuanmeng is doing well, it doesn't have much influence in the film industry yet, and it can't offer conditions that would tempt Gong Li—even if it could, the couple might not be willing to invest so much.

Gong Li is also more realistic and rational than imagined. Without sufficient benefits, a young, strong, and successful man alone is not enough to make her bow down.

Are we just going to give up like this?
Chen Hong was very unwilling, but she couldn't find a further angle to approach the problem.

(End of this chapter)