This man knows how to hype

Chapter 442 Returning to China
[It is reported that "The Intouchables" voluntarily withdrew from the Venice Film Festival, suspected to be caused by protests from the right people. Before that, the film was rated by the film critics weekly as the film most likely to win the Golden Lion Award...]

"Huh? Ha, hahahaha, hahahaha, "The Intouchables" was actually withdrawn?" Lu Ye couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the news.

He stood up and paced back and forth excitedly, continuing, "I told you, I told you that there's no way I could stay in The Intouchables."

After saying that, he suddenly ran over and held the actress’ face and said, “We’re going to win an award!”

"Ah?" The actress was stunned by this.

"Did you not understand? Let me tell you, our hope of winning an award was slim before, but now we will definitely be given an award, because the Venice Film Festival still needs the attention of the Chinese market.

Now that The Intouchables has been withdrawn, they have to compensate them to appease the Chinese audience, so we have to win the award!" Lu Ye said excitedly.

As soon as these words came out, the actress's expression changed from surprise to weirdness. She hesitated for a long time, but couldn't help but say, "Director Lu, the problem is that our public opinion in China is not good right now.

If they gave the award to us, the domestic public opinion might be even worse, which would have the opposite effect.”

Hearing this, Lu Ye's expression became even more excited: "That's right, that's even more right, the more the domestic audiences don't recognize us, the more they will give us the award.

Because they want to tame... No, they want to improve and cultivate the aesthetic taste of domestic audiences, you know? Now domestic audiences have no aesthetic ability at all.

It is unreasonable that Hollywood movies can be coldly received. What a bunch of unruly people! Now, we need to use our awards to make these unruly people reflect on themselves. "

These words were also publicly said by a famous director named Jia on Earth. Because they were so outrageous, many people didn't know what to do when they heard them.

The actress had this feeling at the moment. She opened her mouth and didn't know what to say for a while.

Fortunately, Lu Ye's assistant suddenly said, "Director Lu, the organizing committee just issued an official notice to remove Zhang Yujiao from the jury of the main competition unit!"

"Really?!" Lu Ye's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands, "Okay, okay, all good news."

Then, he turned to the actress and said, "Tomorrow is the awards ceremony. You should find a way to deal with your face. Also, prepare a script for the interview."

That was when Lu Ye was getting excited.

On the other side, Xu Xiyu took the main creators of "The Intouchables" to visit Venice.

I have been busy here for such a long time and have not had a good time shopping. Of course, for the sake of confidentiality, Xu Xiyu did not tell anyone else about his communication with Sherlock yesterday.

Currently, only he and Lu Qinyao know about this matter.

Therefore, the atmosphere among the group was actually a bit depressing. Everyone was pretending to be happy, and some even took the initiative to cheer Xu Xiyu up.

This atmosphere continued until the next day.

The main creators of "The Intouchables", including Cheng Yunqing, came here together in Hu Ningtian's Bombardier Global 8000. On the way back, they naturally took the same business jet.

Originally, the creators of "The Intouchables" were very excited about boarding a private jet.

But now, when they were at the business jet terminal of Venice Tessera Marco Polo Airport, looking at one of the most luxurious business jets in the world, they felt an indescribable sense of loss.

"Leaving now?" The director of "The Intouchables" was a little unwilling. He had a chance to win an award, but was stabbed in the back by Lu Ye.

In another 8 hours, the award ceremony will begin, and I can only watch others in the air take away the award that originally belonged to me.

"Let's go, there's a long way to go." Xu Xiyu didn't know what to say, so he still said, keep it a secret.

Hearing this, the director suddenly realized that the person who should be the saddest should be Mr. Xu.

So, he quickly put on a smile and said, "Yes, there is a long way to go."

"Brother, in my heart you are the best!" Yu Yuyu added at the right time.

"Thank you, but I'm not as good as you. You are the girl of luck!" Xu Xiyu said happily.

“Hehehehehe…” As soon as these words came out, Yu Yuyu laughed foolishly.

Seeing her smiling foolishly, Xu Xiyu reached out and rubbed her head, signaling her to board the plane quickly.

As soon as she went up, Lu Qinyao, who followed behind her, also went up the stairs. The moment she stepped onto the stairs, she and Xu Xiyu looked at each other, their eyes filled with a myriad of emotions.

"Xi Yu, I won't accompany you. I have to go to the United States for a while." Cheng Yunqing followed and pointed at the Gulfstream G800 not far away. She chartered this plane, not bought it. She did not buy a private jet.

"Thank you for troubling you during this period." Xu Xiyu stretched out his hand.

However, Cheng Yunqing did not shake hands with him. Instead, he patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be sad. There is a long way to go. We are indeed facing obstacles abroad, but we must believe in the future."

"I'm not sad." Xu Xiyu said with a smile.

"Yes, you were planning to quit." Cheng Yunqing laughed when she heard that. Last time, it was she and Xu Xiyu who went to talk to Sherlock together.

However, what happened later was beyond everyone's expectations, so Cheng Yunqing also thought that Xu Xiyu did not need to withdraw and could keep the award.

After all, "The Intouchables" received high praise from audiences and critics during the Venice Film Festival.

Thinking of this, she patted Xu Xiyu's shoulder and said, "If you meet Weiwei when you go back, please give her good care for me."

"Yes, I will look for her when I get back. I want to learn foreign languages ​​from her." Xu Xiyu nodded.

"You have to learn a foreign language. It's better to learn more than one. It will be more convenient. It's always good to have more skills." Cheng Yunqing nodded in approval.

When Xu Xiyu heard this, his expression suddenly became strange, so he quickly changed the subject and asked, "When are you getting married?"

"I don't know, it's not certain yet. Some things are just like when you attend a film festival, unpredictable and beyond your control. I'm leaving." Cheng Yunqing rolled his eyes.

After saying that, she put on her sunglasses, clapped her hands to say goodbye, then turned around and was about to get back on the special shuttle bus.

But he heard Xu Xiyu whisper behind him: "Hey, this time, I will get at least two awards!"

"What?" Cheng Yunqing turned around in confusion, pulled down her sunglasses, revealing her eyes, and looked at Xu Xiyu in confusion. She didn't hear clearly.

"I said, I will win at least two awards this time!" Keeping this matter secret from others is not necessary for Cheng Yunqing, as she participated in the whole process.

"Huh?" Cheng Yunqing heard it clearly now, and because she heard it clearly, she became even more confused.

"There are still 8 hours left. The show will start in 8 hours, and the red carpet will take an hour. I estimate that in 1 hours, you will be able to see me receiving the award. Sometimes, everything depends on human effort!" Xu Xiyu raised his hand and looked at the watch.

After saying that, without waiting for Cheng Yunqing to reply, he waved his hand and took two steps back: "Bye, be careful on the road, and let me know you're safe when you arrive!" After saying that, he turned around, stepped onto the stairs and boarded the plane.

Watching his brisk figure disappearing through the cabin door, Cheng Yunqing suddenly smiled. She smoothed her hair that was messed up by the wind, and used her fingers to push her sunglasses up to cover her eyes.

Then he turned around and walked towards the shuttle bus.

The legs that have been exercised all year round are round and straight; the wheat-colored skin has a unique charm; the hair blown by the wind is flying and comfortable.

Lu Ye was also enjoying himself.

Eight hours later, when the main creators of "The Intouchables" on the business jet fell asleep.

He was on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival awards ceremony.

The female lead next to him still had traces of Zhang Yujiao's beating on her face, but they were covered up by her longing expression and heavy makeup.

After entering the venue, she glanced at Zhang Yujiao who was sitting in the front row from a distance, and then whispered, "Director Lu, I swear, I will return what Zhang Yujiao gave me a hundredfold."

"I'll give you back a thousand times. She was just lucky in her early years. Follow me, and you will surpass her sooner or later. Today is your starting point."

Lu Ye said and patted her leg.

There are six permanent awards and two non-permanent awards in the Venice main competition unit.

The permanent awards are: Best Film (Golden Lion Award); Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Actress.

Non-standard awards: Special Jury Award, Best New Performer;
Although these two are not special awards, they are different from temporary awards for dividing the cake. They are also awards recognized by everyone because they actually have specified triggering conditions.

Regardless of what’s happening on Earth, on this side of the blue planet, those who have starred in two or fewer movies are considered newcomers. If the works starring newcomers enter the main competition unit, it will trigger the selection of this award.

If you perform well, you can get it.

From yesterday to today, Lu Ye thought about it and felt that his best chance was to win the Best New Actor award.

After all, it's not realistic to give myself other big prizes. This one is neither too big nor too small, so it's just right.

The actress has been talked about like this from yesterday to today, and has been brainwashed into thinking that this is already in her pocket.

So, after hearing Lu Ye say that this Venice Film Festival was his starting point, he nodded heavily and said "hmm".

"Don't worry, your hard work will always pay off. I'll take you to meet my foreign investors some other day. If you can endure what ordinary people can't, you will definitely succeed." Lu Ye hinted again.

The actress understood and was afraid that the investor was a little perverted.

So, she nodded heavily again. Perverts are perverts, and there are many perverts in the domestic entertainment industry.

Just when she was cheering herself up, she saw Zhang Yujiao in the front row turned around and looked at her. Her cold eyes and expression were very scary.

Under normal circumstances, the leading actress would have already put on a flattering smile.

But from yesterday till now, Lu Ye has been constantly muttering in her ear, causing the female lead to have an inexplicable sense of confidence and illusion.

Therefore, facing Zhang Yujiao's coldness, she simply glared back with a sneer.

At this, Zhang Yujiao in the front row was almost mad with rage. She turned around and said to the person next to her, "Well, well, well, it's like a tiger in trouble being bullied by a dog. No matter if it's a human or a dog, they dare to turn their backs on me!"

The actor sitting next to her was also from China. After hearing this, he whispered to comfort her, "Jiao Jie, don't bother with them."

"Huh! Does he think that he can win the award now that Xu Xiyu is gone? He really thinks too much." Zhang Yujiao continued.

"Sister Jiao, it turns out that President Xu can really win an award?"

"Originally there was at least a Special Jury Award, but now it's gone. It's all Lu Ye's fault. This guy has really done a lot of harm to others." Zhang Yujiao seemed to be speaking for Xu Xiyu, but in fact she was helping herself vent her anger.

Xu Xiyu's dismissal was one of the few good news she had received in recent days. When she thought that Xu Xiyu's award was gone, she felt much better.

Of course, this feeling cannot be seen by others.

So, she continued to pretend to be injustice and said, "Some people really harm others without benefiting themselves. Is it easy for Mr. Xu to make a movie? And Qin Yao and the others acted so well! They were all ruined by him!"

The actor next to him was completely confused about the situation, so when he heard this, he instinctively agreed: "Indeed, even that little fish is a surprise!"

"Yes, the first award to be presented later will be Best New Actor. Xiaoyu might have won it, what a pity." Zhang Yujiao said with a half sour and half relieved tone.

"Ah~~" When the actor heard Zhang Yujiao say that, he sighed in agreement.

Just chatting.

Time passed slowly, and after a round of interaction and opening procedures, the award presenter walked onto the stage.

"Next, we will present the Best New Actor Award in the main competition unit of this year's Venice Film Festival."

As soon as these words came out, the actress next to Lu Ye suddenly became nervous.

Zhang Yujiao could no longer suppress her feeling of relief and revealed a very refreshing smile.

Just as the two were thinking about different things, the guest on the stage pointed at the screen and said, "This time, the nominees for the Best New Actor are..."

As she introduced, the big screen began to play images of different movies.

There are four nominations in total, the first two of which are foreign films.

By the third one, "A Night Without Dawn" appeared on the screen.

Seeing this scene, the female lead became even more nervous. Seeing this, Lu Ye touched her legs again and comforted her: "Don't be nervous, and don't be nervous when you receive the award later."

"Hahaha." The actress forced a laugh.

But the next second, her laughter stopped abruptly.

Because the fourth nominated movie was "The Intouchables".

"Didn't this movie withdraw from the competition? Why is it still on the shortlist?" At this time, Zhang Yujiao covered her mouth and exclaimed in a low voice!

(End of this chapter)