Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 324 Actress Gong Li Doesn't Want to Lose! Big Scoop Arises from Three Zhang Yimou's Girls Sharing the Stage!

Half of it enters the gentle breeze, and half enters the throat.

Even the gentle breeze carries human sorrow.

Gong Li sat on the sofa, crossed her legs, and smoked a cigarette.

An international film queen is an international film queen. Even a simple smoking gesture, in Ma Xun's opinion, could be turned into a great shot if filmed now.

Ma Xun even wanted one, but there was one more thing he wanted to ask.

Is it a boy or a girl?

Yes, that's definitely a question that should be asked.

Gong Li's answer was, "I made a movie."

Ma Xun then asked, "One child or two?"

“It’s called ‘Zhou Yu’s Train’.”

"How is the child developing? Does he/she have any congenital diseases?"

"It's an art film."

"By the way, where was it born?"

"The movie will be released during the summer season."

"No matter where I was born, I will eventually be given Chinese citizenship."

Goodness, Ma Xun and Gong Li are completely at odds, each saying their own thing.

However, this seemingly nonsensical dialogue actually feels somewhat harmonious.

Gong Li couldn't hold back any longer and laughed first, "Ma Xun, what exactly are you up to?"

“I should be the one asking you that question.” Ma Xun’s expression was very serious at the moment.

Gong Li frowned. "I'm talking to you about a movie."

Ma Xun's attitude remained unchanged: "I'm talking to you about life."

This sentence stunned Gong Li for a long time, and then she smiled.

"Okay, I lost, but this is my child, as I promised."

Finally, this international film star also started talking about her children.

Ma Xun was a winner, but he didn't feel any joy of victory. "No problem, but I still insist on one thing, that is, this child must have Chinese citizenship."

Gong Li asked curiously, "Why? Isn't it better to be an American?"

Ma Xun's previous question had an answer, but it didn't make him happy. "It's bad, very bad."

"you……"

“If you don’t listen to me, then I will let the whole world know that you, an international film star, have given birth to my child.”

Lore!

Gong Li finally stopped being stubborn and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll get it done later, so let's talk about this movie."

Ma Xun now had the upper hand, so he crossed his legs and lit a cigarette.

"I've heard of 'Zhou Yu's Train'."

His attitude really annoyed the international film queen.

“Ma Xun, I’ve come to see you because I heard you also have a movie releasing during the summer season.” Gong Li emphasized.

"That's right, my movie will indeed be released during the summer season." Ma Xun confidently claimed that "Hero" was his own film.

"You've really gone too far!" Gong Li was on the verge of exploding.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "That movie is too artistic, so it will be hard for it to compete at the box office. What I mean is, there are a lot of Hollywood blockbusters in the summer season. Do you think it can compete? You might as well give it to me."

"You mean, change the release date?" Gong Li calmed down a bit.

Actually, it's not her concern when "Zhou Yu's Train" will be released.

But now, something has gone wrong.

The director of this film is Sun Zhou, who has collaborated with Gong Li on several films and they have a good relationship.

Although the film is nominally owned by China Film Group and even bears the label of a cooperating film company, it was actually made to facilitate the introduction of foreign investment.

The funds from Hong Kong are intended for winning the lottery.

The adaptation of Kitamura's work is truly top-notch in terms of artistry.

But Ma Xun finds his perspective quite interesting.

There is one person in this movie who benefits the most.

Zhou Xianxin is the rumored body double for Gong Li... cough cough, or rather, a nude body double.

"Zhou Yu's Train" didn't have a bad box office, but it wasn't particularly high either. However, this one film made Ms. Zhou famous, and she later gained a lot of attention.

In addition, there's Sun Honglei, who also has a lot of scandals, especially regarding his relationship with that Sister Ding.

He's a breakdancer with some minor fame, and he's not exactly handsome, but he's worked with only well-known directors since his debut.

Although he wasn't the main character, these kinds of films were clearly not resources he could access.

Of course, Sun Honglei is indeed quite capable; he works very hard and is a good actor.

But regarding this film... Ma Xun is looking at it from a marketing perspective.

Zhou Xianxin and Sun Honglei, these two have nothing to do with me.

I have some connection with Gong Li, but this film didn't benefit her much.

Therefore, for Ma Xun, the key is to convince Gong Li to simply ignore the film.

"Isn't Sun Zhou the director of this movie? Wouldn't it be better to let him have his own headache?"

"Don't you know he's my friend?"

"I know him, he's Prince Dan from 'The Emperor and the Assassin'."

"That settles it, I'm just helping a friend."

"You've already acted in this movie, isn't that helping?"

"This……"

"Or, how about you help me?"

"What do you mean? A deal?" "My dear actress, think what you want."

"What time slot would be better?"

Gong Li's attitude had clearly softened. She was indeed helping her friend, but in reality, she also wanted to see Ma Xun.

In fact, Ma Xun still doesn't fully understand Gong Li's inner thoughts.

As an international film queen and a queen-level Chinese actress, she appears to be very strong and has a powerful presence.

But...she was never a mother!

A philosopher once said that a woman who has never been a mother is incomplete.

Regardless of whether this statement is correct or not, it presents a completely new challenge for Gong Li.

She gave birth to a daughter, and the child is wonderful. Everything is great, and Gong Li herself is very happy.

But how should I face Ma Xun?
What stance should she adopt?
Or rather, should a woman like her become a little woman in front of Ma Xun?
Gong Li really didn't know; she had never done this before.

So he didn't show up for a long time and didn't communicate with Ma Xun at all.

Moreover, from the moment she left until now, Gong Li has actually been fully immersed in her role; she has been performing continuously.

To play the role of Gong Li, the international film queen!

Unfortunately, she had no idea what international film star Gong Li would be like after having a child.

She can only maintain her original state.

It's actually very tiring, especially now, because she has to find some excuses to talk to Ma Xun about the child.

That's right, she didn't need to worry about the movie "Zhou Yu's Train" at all. But without this movie and without the scheduling conflict, Gong Li couldn't even think of any other excuse to see Ma Xun again.

In other words, Gong Li felt that meeting Ma Xun under the pretext of a child was something she, as an international film star, should not do.

Such a complex inner world is quite fitting for Gong Li herself.

But Ma Xun, of course, couldn't understand or figure it out.

Fortunately, Ma Xun was acting from a self-interested perspective.

Now that a breakthrough has been found, Gong Li feels it's worth a try.

"So what do you plan to have me do?"

"I can help with the film 'Zhou Yu's Train,' let's release it during the Lunar New Year season. As for what you'll do... Zhang Yimou's 'Hero'..."

"Isn't this your movie?"

"Ms. Gong Li, don't you understand why I mentioned Zhang Yimou's name?"

"Ma Xun, don't go too far!"

"I haven't done anything excessive, and I don't care about your past. Think about it carefully again."

Gong Li's eyes lit up, and the image of Yuanyuan appeared in her mind. She understood.

"You want me to get involved in the gossip surrounding this movie?"

“Ms. Gong Li, even if you hadn’t come, I was planning to ask you for help anyway.”

What does this mean?
Gong Li already understood, because there had been a controversy in the casting of the movie "Hero," specifically the role of the maid that Gao Yuanyuan had gotten.

Many people were initially optimistic about Zhang Ziyi's chances; in fact, some even mentioned it before filming began.

Gong Li herself was also a "Zhang Yimou Girl," and she was one of the earliest. What if she mentions this in certain situations?
That's right!

While gossip may explode, the level of attention it receives will definitely skyrocket!
"So, you never intended to do anything at the College Student Film Festival at all."

"No, I still want to do some things, but I've always focused on things outside the festival, since 'Hero' isn't an entry in the festival."

This was Ma Xun's plan, and he said it without any emotion.

His behavior, however, stung Gong Li.

This stinging pain... Gong Li hadn't expected it before.

Because their relationship wasn't romantic; at most, they were friends—well, friends who had children for him.

This sounds explosive, but Gong Li didn't think much of it. At least before, she was certain that she hadn't fallen in love with Ma Xun.

But now that this 'sting' has appeared, she is startled to realize that she may have fallen in love with him.

This won't do; it would represent a failure for the Best Actress award.

Because originally, the two of them... Gong Li was just Ma Xun's spoils of war.

Ma Xun didn't invest any emotions at all; he was just enjoying the physical pleasure.

Of course, it should also feel great mentally.

Gong Li was certain that Ma Xun had no feelings for her, and now...

The Best Actress fell in love first—isn't that a failure?!

Gong Li is not a woman who gives up easily.

So she got up and straddled Ma Xun's lap.

Ma Xun smiled. "You've figured it out?"

A pun!
Gong Li didn't say anything, and started kissing him directly.

Clearly, she had come to a realization.

However, Ma Xun was more direct... Guo Dazha.

……

2002 October.

The 9th College Student Film Festival has officially opened.

At the opening ceremony, reporters were surprised to discover a peculiar news story!

Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Gao Yuanyuan.

Three actresses who have worked with director Zhang Yimou were present at the same time!
Melon! There absolutely has to be melon!

Sure enough, during an interview with Gong Li, the international film star casually remarked:
"I think Ziyi might be more suitable."

It's from the movie *Hero*! But it didn't say what character it was!
Does this character even need an introduction?
The reporters were overjoyed, because they had tomorrow's headline!

(End of this chapter)