This top celebrity got drunk and acted crazy, and everyone in the Chinese entertainment industry bur

However, Feng Xiaogang also knew that this was not something he could solve.

Not only the person who had just spoken out against it, but also the others present were doing the same thing in private.

After all, this is the Spring Festival Gala!

It can be considered the top "fame and fortune arena" in the Chinese entertainment industry. Not to mention that any artist can gain a lot of traffic and popularity just by stepping on stage, even ordinary staff members can have a "glorious" experience on their resumes. No wonder so many people want to squeeze in.

Faced with this situation, Feng Xiaogang could only turn a blind eye. As long as they didn't affect the specific work arrangements, Feng Xiaogang was too lazy to bother with them.

If it weren't for the current situation, Feng Xiaogang wouldn't actually want to have a conflict with this opposing guy in front of him, but now Feng Xiaogang knows that for his own sake, he has no choice but to offend him.

"It's settled then. I'll have someone contact Lü Ming later!"

"Forget it, I'll just make the call myself!"

Feng Xiaogang ultimately ignored the dissatisfaction in the man's eyes and prepared to call Lü Ming to invite him to participate in this year's Spring Festival Gala. However, as soon as he finished speaking, in order to show the sincerity of their Spring Festival Gala production team, Feng Xiaogang thought about it and decided to call Lü Ming himself.

According to some information Feng Xiaogang learned online during this period, Lü Ming has a rather bad temper and seems aloof. It is said that even top award ceremonies and galas cannot invite him.

Although Feng Xiaogang didn't think Lü Ming would refuse their Spring Festival Gala program team—after all, the Spring Festival Gala is an irresistible temptation for any domestic actor or artist, and even a big director like himself couldn't help but feel excited when he received the invitation from the Spring Festival Gala program team—Feng Xiaogang still hoped to show Lü Ming his sincerity.

Thinking of this, Feng Xiaogang picked up his phone right in front of everyone, ready to make a call to Lü Ming.

When Lü Ming's assistant received Feng Xiaogang's call, she instinctively thought that the famous director had heard about Lü Ming's announcement that he was going to act in a movie and was calling to inquire about any opportunities for collaboration. After all, ever since Lü Ming announced that he was going to make a movie, her phone had been ringing non-stop all day, with calls coming from various directors, film crews, and even entertainment companies asking about any opportunities for collaboration.

However, faced with these inquiries and invitations, Lü Ming's assistant didn't know how to answer them for a moment and could only give them a perfunctory response.

Even now, Lu Ming's assistant has no idea what his boss is planning, who Lu Ming is going to collaborate with, or what movie he's going to make. He's completely clueless.

Just as Lü Ming's assistant was about to give Feng Xiaogang a perfunctory answer, he discovered that Feng Xiaogang hadn't called about this matter, but rather wanted to invite Lü Ming to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

what?
When Feng Xiaogang mentioned wanting to invite Lü Ming to the Spring Festival Gala, Lü Ming's assistant was completely dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.

Perhaps because she had always been by Lü Ming's side, or perhaps because Lü Ming's fame had only been established for a short time, although Lü Ming was currently the most popular celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry, his assistant still thought that Lü Ming lacked some foundation and never expected that Lü Ming would be qualified to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

As the most famous gala in China, the Spring Festival Gala is of an exceptionally high standard and is not something just anyone can participate in.

Looking at the entertainment industry, only top-tier celebrities and artists have a tiny bit of opportunity, and even then, it depends on luck.

Now, in less than a year, Lü Ming has gone from an artist whose career was on the verge of collapse to one who is about to appear on the Spring Festival Gala stage. Even his assistant, who has been watching Lü Ming create all sorts of miracles, can't help but feel a little dazed.

Urged on by Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the phone, the assistant quickly handed Lü Ming's phone number to Feng Xiaogang.

Although Lu Ming's assistant wished she could agree on his behalf right now, she knew that such a big decision was not something he could make alone; it depended on Lu Ming's own opinion.

Soon, while Lü Ming was still exchanging pleasantries with Li Yan and Teacher He, he suddenly saw an unfamiliar number calling his phone.

"I need to answer this phone!"

These days, scam calls aren't that rampant, and besides, this number was Lu Ming's private number, which was unknown to most people except for a few. So Lu Ming didn't think it could be someone unrelated.

After informing Li Yan and Teacher He, Lü Ming answered the phone right in front of them.

"Hello, I am Feng Xiaogang!"

As soon as the call connected, I heard a slightly tired voice on the other end.

"Hello, Director Feng!"

Hearing the self-introduction on the other end of the phone, Lü Ming was slightly surprised. He wondered what this big director in the film industry wanted to talk to him about. Was it also because of his interview last night?

That can't be!

If it were any ordinary film director, Lü Ming might not have been so surprised.

However, the person on the other end of the phone is different. He is one of the top directors in the Chinese entertainment industry. Compared to others who are famous but not real, his level is quite good. Several of his representative works have achieved good results.

Most importantly, Lü Ming was well aware of the conflict between himself and Hua Yue, while Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the phone was Hua Yue's top director. How could he possibly cooperate with him?
Upon hearing the address Lü Ming used, Li Yan and Teacher He, who were sitting next to him, immediately widened their eyes and guessed who Director Feng was. It was as if they had instantly figured something out.

These days, in the Chinese entertainment industry, the only person who could be called "Director Feng" by Lü Ming is probably that famous director Feng Xiaogang.

No wonder Lü Ming could so casually say last night that he wanted to compete with Stephen Chow's big-budget Journey to the West sequel; no wonder he seemed so mysterious when they asked him earlier.
It turns out that Lü Ming had already been in contact with this director Feng.

Thinking of this, Li Yan's previously subdued thoughts became even more intense. When he heard what Lü Ming said earlier, Li Yan instinctively felt that Lü Ming's film might not be very successful. Even if it achieved a box office result that was not a loss, its reputation would certainly not be very good, after all, the time was too rushed.

This is why Li Yan didn't ask any more questions after Lü Ming gave him a perfunctory response.

However, if the director is Feng Xiaogang, then the situation is different.

Although Stephen Chow is considered a top director in both mainland China and Hong Kong, that doesn't mean there aren't people who can be compared to him.

Leaving aside Zhang Yimou, who is known as the "National Master," even the Zhang Yimou who is talking to Lü Ming on the phone now is not much less capable than Stephen Chow. Before Stephen Chow, Feng Xiaogang had already made a name for himself in the mainland film industry and once broke the record for the highest-grossing Chinese film in mainland China.

Feng Xiaogang + Lü Ming?

This absolutely signifies success!
If the two of them were to join forces, along with a better script, then Lu Ming's film, which is currently in pre-production, might very well have a chance to compete with Stephen Chow and Wu Qian during next year's Spring Festival season.

"I wonder what Director Feng wants to talk to me about?" Looking at the burning expression in Li Yan's eyes, Lü Ming was unsure what Li Yan was thinking, so he asked Director Feng on the other end of the phone.

"Well, I'm the chief director of this year's Spring Festival Gala, so I was just wondering if you have the time to invite you to participate in this year's gala!"

Upon hearing Lü Ming's inquiry, Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the phone didn't waste any time and immediately asked Lü Ming the question.

They invited me to participate in the Spring Festival Gala?

Upon hearing Feng Xiaogang's invitation over the phone, Lü Ming was taken aback.

Perhaps because he was too busy this year, Lü Ming had no idea that Feng Xiaogang was the chief director of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Lü Ming is naturally familiar with the Spring Festival Gala.

It should be said that every Chinese person knows about the Spring Festival Gala.

However, when faced with Feng Xiaogang's invitation over the phone, Lü Ming didn't know how to respond for a moment.

If it were any other program, Lü Ming would probably have refused it outright. Lü Ming has received many invitations from top programs recently, but he rejected them without hesitation, as he has been extremely busy lately.

Firstly, Lu Ming's "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City" is not yet finished filming, and there is still some finishing work to be done. Moreover, Lu Ming needs to discuss the subsequent promotion and release with iQiyi and Tencent Video. Secondly, Lu Ming just mentioned in an interview that he is going to make a movie to compete with Stephen Chow's big-budget sequel to Journey to the West. He also needs to prepare for that movie for a while.

Even though Lü Ming had some preparations in mind, the initial project preparation work and the selection and invitation of some actors still required him to spend a lot of time.

It's important to understand that the Spring Festival Gala is not something that can be prepared in just one night. The preliminary selection and rehearsals alone require a long time, and some staff members and celebrities even need more than one or two months to prepare.

Lü Ming doesn't have that much time right now.

But this is the Spring Festival Gala!
Even Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a little excited when faced with such an invitation.

"Director Feng, I am very grateful for your invitation!"

"I would very much like to accept your invitation, but I have some conditions!"

"I might not have time to participate in the preliminary selection and rehearsals!"

"If Director Feng and your team can accept this, then I have no problem with it!"

After thinking for a moment, Lü Ming spoke earnestly to Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the phone.

This doesn't look like a movie shoot!
Listening to what Lü Ming said, Li Yan couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt and confusion in his eyes.

Judging from the conversation between Lü Ming and Feng Xiaogang, it didn't seem like they were talking about movies at all.

But besides discussing movies, what else could Lü Ming possibly talk about with a big director like Feng Xiaogang?

Li Yan had never heard of any connection between Lü Ming and Feng Xiaogang.

If Lü Ming had any prior connection with Feng Xiaogang, given Feng Xiaogang's influence within Huayue, Lü Ming wouldn't have been targeted by Huayue.

Back when Hong Lei was mocking Lü Ming online, Feng Xiaogang wouldn't have remained silent.

After all, given Feng Xiaogang's reputation in the directing circle, even a top-tier film actor like Hong Lei wouldn't dare to disrespect him.

Isn't this guy a bit too arrogant?!
Upon hearing Lü Ming's words, Feng Xiaogang instinctively felt a sense of dissatisfaction.

Putting aside the fact that Feng Xiaogang is a well-known director in the Chinese entertainment industry, and no one has ever dared to make such a demand of him, he is now the chief director of this year's Spring Festival Gala, inviting Lü Ming. Yet Lü Ming still dares to make such a demand, even asking him not to participate in the selection and early rehearsals.

It's worth noting that even top-tier superstars like Andy Lau wouldn't dare to make such demands when they receive an invitation to the Spring Festival Gala.

Lu Ming has only been in the entertainment industry for about a year since his comeback, yet he dares to make such demands of them. It's really a bit ungrateful.

To put it bluntly, if the higher-ups weren't so insistent on Lü Ming's presence, Feng Xiaogang would probably have hung up the phone right now.

Although he didn't say anything, Feng Xiaogang's first impression of Lü Ming was much worse than he thought.

"As you know, the Spring Festival Gala is a very important stage!"

"Our production team values ​​you highly and is willing to give you a solo opportunity. You don't have to participate in the early selections, but you must attend the final few rehearsals so that everyone will be convinced!"

Considering the opinions of the senior leaders of the Spring Festival Gala program team, Feng Xiaogang decided to give Lü Ming some preferential treatment and remove the preliminary selection arrangements. However, Feng Xiaogang was not prepared to agree to the last few rehearsals.

The selection process is straightforward; given Lü Ming's singing skills, there's a high probability that there won't be any problems.

Besides, Lü Ming has probably sung "Ode to Young China" countless times.

However, Feng Xiaogang was not prepared to compromise on the arrangements for the subsequent rehearsals.

As the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala, Feng Xiaogang has a responsibility to ensure the orderly arrangement of the gala's work and to prevent any mistakes. Therefore, the early rehearsals are an important opportunity.

Not to mention Lü Ming, other top artists also had to be present, so Feng Xiaogang was not prepared to agree to this condition.

If it still doesn't work, then no matter how much the leaders above plead or hint at it, Feng Xiaogang will not invite an artist like Lü Ming who doesn't know what's good for him.

"What if I sang a new song at this year's Spring Festival Gala? A new song that's no less impressive than 'Ode to Young China'?" (End of Chapter)