Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Chapter 70 A kiss in front of the mother, "Excellent" and "Excellent"

"Yan Xi, you're clearly two years older than me."

"Why do I sometimes feel like you're a generation older than me when we talk?"

Liu Yifei frowned and asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Hehe," Zhao Yanxi smiled helplessly, "Maybe your aunt protected you too well. I haven't had any relatives since high school..."

"I'm sorry, Yanxi..." Liu Yifei hurriedly went to Zhao Yanxi's side to comfort her, "I didn't mean to bring up your sad things."

"It's nothing."

Zhao Yanxi smiled and said, "It's not like it's been the first year or two. I'm used to it. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all normal things."

"The partings and encounters in life are all predestined, like you and me~"

"Yan Xi..."

Liu Yifei frowned, her eyes filled with heartache, and a hint of tears welled up in them.

The shimmering water blended seamlessly with the moonlight streaming through the window, and the undisguised heartache in her eyes moved even Zhao Yanxi.

"Da~"

He couldn't resist leaning down and gently kissing the corner of her soft lips.

This sudden closeness stunned Liu Yifei, and her cheeks flushed red.

"you----!"

Liu Xiaoli glared angrily, and Zhao Yanxi snapped back to reality, a thin layer of sweat beading on his back.

He stood up quickly, his mind racing: "Auntie! I suddenly remembered there's an urgent meeting at the company about the prop design for 'Painted Skin.' It needs to be finalized tonight, and I have to go right away!"

He spoke as he moved towards the door, his tone sincere but his steps unhurried. "Xixi, we'll talk about the thesis tomorrow. First, you should revise the third part!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had already slipped to the entryway, and the next moment they burst out the door, leaving Liu Yifei dumbfounded...

"Mom, listen to me."

"Sisi, good luck to you..."

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Zhao Yanxi glanced back at the window radiating warm light, then rubbed his temples in exasperation. He knew that this "escape" would likely lead to an even tougher "battle" tomorrow.

However—he can help Liu Yifei cope with any storms outside, but he is unable to fight against the protective force called "motherly love".

Zhao Yanxi actually went to take a look at the prop ice blade.

The male lead wields a sword, which is nothing special; the second male lead wields a ring-pommel sword, weighing twenty jin (approximately 10 kg), which Zhao Yanxi also tried out.

I've learned a couple of Tai Chi sword techniques, but I know absolutely nothing about swordsmanship.

The male lead's armor, the soldiers' attire and weapons were all designed according to the initial suggestions of the archaeologists, combining the realities of the Han Dynasty with the aesthetics of the film.

"Director Zhao, the samples and sketches are here. If you think it's acceptable, we can start production immediately, and the order can be completed in as little as one month!"

"That's enough for now, let's hurry up."

Aside from the props and weapons, the styling and makeup design team also produced some sketches.

It not only incorporated expert advice, but also referenced unearthed Han tombs, murals, and even the attire of Lady Xin Zhui from Mawangdui.

"So professional!"

Zhao Yanxi gave a heartfelt thumbs up. This level of design perfectly met his requirements; compared to the incongruous styling of Chen Jiashang's version, it was on a completely different level.

"Let's speed up production."

Upon hearing this, the designers and factory representatives all beamed with joy. Their factory rarely receives orders of this size, even if it's only a few per year.

Just as several prominent mainland directors were launching period epic film projects, the Hong Kong film industry seemed to be getting restless as well.

John Woo, the Hong Kong director who directed "Mission: Impossible 2" and made it the highest-grossing film worldwide, recently revealed to the media—

He will use the Battle of Red Cliffs from the Three Kingdoms as his subject matter to create an epic historical film that meets Hollywood's industrial standards!

The news immediately attracted widespread attention both inside and outside the industry.

If Zhao Yanxi was just beginning to make her mark on the international film scene, then John Woo had already created box office miracles overseas.

His film Mission: Impossible 2 grossed $5.46 million worldwide in 2000, becoming not only the highest-grossing film of the year but also the only film to date to have achieved this feat by a Chinese director.

For a time, the entire film and television industry's attention was drawn to John Woo's new film, "Red Cliff".

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Zhao Yanxi wondered if Han Sanping would invest heavily in "Red Cliff" again, just like in his previous life.

"Painted Skin" did not take up too much of China Film Group's funds. If China Film Group is interested in participating, it should have more than enough funds.

Zhao Yanxi thought for a moment, and decided that if Han Sanping brought up the matter on his own initiative, he would offer a few words of advice.

If the other party doesn't mention it, you should pretend you don't know.

After all, Wu Baige's past achievements were truly dazzling, and speaking out now would easily be misunderstood as jealousy and envy.

Although he really disliked this famous Hong Kong director, just like he disliked Chen Kexin.

This is also a typical example of using mainland capital and big names to promote newcomers from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

He even openly stated at an overseas film forum that he wanted to leverage the mainland's respect and admiration for the Golden Horse Awards to use mainland resources to support Hong Kong and Taiwan...

They've lost face internationally.

When the opportunity arises, Zhao Yanxi will definitely give him a good whack!

Liu Yifei has passed her graduation thesis defense and received the highest score in the performing arts department. It is said that she will be among this year's outstanding graduates.

Next, we just have to wait for the graduation ceremony.

The crew and equipment for "Painted Skin" have been gradually transported to the Ningxia Film and Television City.

We'll set off for Ning Province to start filming as soon as Liu Yifei's graduation ceremony is over.

However, Zhao Yanxi didn't expect that the graduation of the Class of 02 students had nothing to do with her, a graduate of Class of 02.

"Teacher, how dare I speak!" Zhao Yanxi said speechlessly, "Shouldn't it be the outstanding graduates of this year? Although I was also in the class of 02, I graduated from the vocational college a long time ago!"

"Even if it's a transfer program to a four-year university, I won't graduate until next year."

"That's precisely because you're graduating," Mu Deyuan said matter-of-factly, "This time, not only will outstanding graduates give speeches, but also outstanding student representatives!"

Zhao Yanxi was dumbfounded and couldn't help but marvel at the profoundness of Chinese culture; just adding the word "的" completely changed the meaning.

"Teacher, let's forget it. I get stage fright with so many people around."

"You didn't seem nervous at all during your speech in Berlin," Mu Deyuan said with a smile. "Besides, didn't you want to recruit some outstanding graduates to work for your company?"

"What a great opportunity! Not only will the 02 graduates be listening to you, but also the younger students. Let them see your charisma, Mr. Zhao. Won't those outstanding students be eager to come here in the future?"

"Uh..." Zhao Yanxi was speechless: "To be honest, teacher, what you said makes some sense."

"Then I'll take it as a yes. But don't reveal it yet; the school leaders are planning a little surprise for the students. Let them guess who's coming!"

"Hehe, the school leaders are getting a little mischievous~"

"Tell them in front of them in a couple of days."

Zhao Yanxi pouted. Sure enough, it was hard to answer the college's phone; it was never a good thing!

This is another job I've taken on for myself, but the thought of so many talented people from the Beijing Film Academy joining the company is quite exciting.

Zhao Yanxi felt it was necessary to think about how to write this speech.

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