Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 533 Gao Yuanyuan vs. Zhang Ziyi? A different kind of love story in "Before I Met You"!

If you pay close attention to Ma Xun, you might notice a small detail.

That is, it seems like he makes a romance movie every year.

Few people know this detail, even online, people with accounts like "Ma Xun Zheng Qi" (Ma Xun Zheng Qi), "Ma Xun Xiao San Er" (Ma Xun Xiao San Er), etc., generally don't know it either.

But there is one person who knows, and that is Zhang Ziyi.

Zhang Ziyi is definitely not a fan of Ma Xun, and she deeply despises those guys who register such IDs online.

Those are all cheap scum!

However, Zhang Ziyi did understand Ma Xun better than most people.

It's like this guy makes a romance movie every year.

Moreover, Zhang Ziyi was well aware that although Ma Xun had made so many romance films, he was definitely not an emotional creature.

This guy has no love in his heart.

All there is is... dry!

Ma Xun is definitely the kind of guy who only cares about having fun and doesn't care about feelings.

Well... actually, this conclusion is correct, but Zhang Ziyi has never actually experienced it.

Therefore, she is also suspected of spreading rumors.

The key to spreading rumors and misinformation is the "rumor."

At least Ma Xun didn't have any pleasure with you, so if you, Zhang Ziyi, think that way, it's definitely malicious speculation.

Since she did not make a public announcement, we will not pursue the matter further.

Okay, on another note.

Another romance film starring Ma Xun was released this year, and Zhang Ziyi decided that she had to go see it.

This movie still stars Gao Yuanyuan as the female lead.

It should be said that Zhang Ziyi and Gao Yuanyuan had no conflicts in the past, and they didn't even have much interaction.

The only thing they had in common was that they were both girls from the capital.

That's it.

But ever since Gao Yuanyuan snagged a Best Actress award at Cannes, wow!
The two of them are always being compared.

In fact, within the industry, anyone who knows a little about acting knows that Zhang Ziyi's acting skills are better.

But good acting skills are useless now, because Gao Yuanyuan is the Cannes Best Actress.

Regardless of whether it was a lucky break or not, the person actually won the prize, right?
Sometimes, the result is more important than the process.

Zhang Ziyi was able to tolerate this, after all, she was a lucky winner of the Best Actress award.

However, I've recently been dragged into another topic.

So, who is the most beautiful woman in Beijing?

Currently, the two individuals are the most intensely 'competing' online.

One is Zhang Ziyi, and the other is Gao Yuanyuan!

It's not something Zhang Ziyi wanted to fight for!
It's those nosy netizens who insist on arguing.

This really left her feeling helpless... but actually, she was also secretly pleased.

Every woman enjoys being praised.

Even if someone is beautiful, it doesn't matter.

Some people may not like Zhang Ziyi's face, but it is definitely suitable for the big screen. Her face is very photogenic, and any photographer would like it.

Gao Yuanyuan may not be considered a top-tier beauty, but some people say that her face is attractive to men.

Therefore, the claim to be the most beautiful woman in the capital is quite reasonable.

No, I can't keep thinking about it.

I'm going to see this movie!

The premiere of "Me Before You" was scheduled for Christmas Eve.

Because the two big films released earlier this year were so fiercely competitive, we didn't hold any preview screenings.

This premiere is basically a preview screening.

Since it was the premiere, and it was considered a preview screening, there was nothing wrong with Zhang Ziyi attending even though she wasn't invited.

So, a small red carpet ceremony was held, and when Zhang Ziyi appeared...

Click, click, the cameras of the media reporters were almost all pointed at her.

Even though the initial targets were Gao Yuanyuan, Ma Xun, Jin Chengwu, Jia Jingwen and other main creators.

Moreover, Zhang Ziyi was dressed up carefully today.

"Me Before You" wasn't released out of nowhere; some important information had already been revealed in previous promotional materials.

That is, there is a huge gap in social class between the male and female protagonists.

Simply put, the male lead is very rich, while the female lead is relatively poor.

In that case... the opportunity has arrived!
Zhang Ziyi wore a full Prada outfit today. The brand is characterized by its black color scheme, which gives it a high-end, sophisticated, and classy feel.

Besides, wasn't there a very popular American movie this year called "The Devil Wears Prada"?

Zhang Ziyi dressed like this because she knew it would create the impression that she was the "Devil Wears Prada," while Gao Yuanyuan would become the punching bag Anne Hathaway.

That's right. Although Anne Hathaway is the female lead, from an aesthetic point of view or a female perspective...

That 'female demon' is actually the really cool one!

In other words, it will definitely outperform Yuanyuan.

But Zhang Ziyi never expected that when she saw Gao Yuanyuan today, she was completely stunned!
Because Gao Yuanyuan was definitely dressed haphazardly today. She was wearing a blue dress with no discernible brand, and on her legs, she was wearing a pair of long stockings that looked like little bees.

This is absolutely bizarre!

This... I originally planned to outshine Gao Yuanyuan, but now that things are like this, it's no use!

Zhang Ziyi felt like he had punched a ball of cotton, and had not hurt Gao Yuanyuan at all.

Clearly, Gao Yuanyuan had a specific purpose in dressing like this.

It's obvious to everyone that Zhang Ziyi really didn't win.

but!

Now there's a question: should she walk the red carpet or not?

Ma Xun was quite something; he immediately made a gesture of invitation.

It means you can walk the red carpet.

To be honest, Zhang Ziyi's move was a surprise attack. She originally expected that Ma Xun wouldn't let her walk the red carpet.

I never expected him to actually... Humph!

Installed.

Zhang Ziyi's intentions were really a bit too much, but she still walked onto the red carpet.

A small, potential crisis was thus averted.

Moreover, the premiere of the movie "Me Before You" also featured a big-name guest.

"Why is she here?" Yuanyuan asked Ma Xun in a low voice.

"I don't know," Ma Xun replied.

But for some reason, I had the feeling of being asked about my mistress by my wife.

It feels weird, and it's even kind of funny.

But Ma Xun did not lie after all.

Yuanyuan could tell, and since the red carpet was quite short anyway, Zhang Ziyi quickly came closer.

"Oh dear, actually I was planning to invite you."

"Then why not invite them?"

"Of course, we're worried that a big star like you is too busy and won't come."

"How could that be? As long as you extend an invitation, I will definitely be there, right now..."

"Now is the perfect time!"

Well, Yuanyuan's acting skills have improved, and she and Zhang Ziyi will soon seem like sisters.

Of course, he didn't forget Alyssa Chia, who was by his side.

The three of them seemed to instantly become very close.

Naturally, this prompted media reporters to snap photos incessantly.

Ma Xun stood to the side, smiling throughout.

He really did watch a pretty good movie, "Face/Off".

Yes, and there's also this picture of Yuanyuan and Zhang Ziyi hugging each other.

It made him think of Hao Lei and Gong Lidie together...

Even if Yuanyuan and Zhang Ziyi were together, they wouldn't be as good as Hao Lei alone... cough cough.

Forget about that. Since they've already gone this far, let's focus on the premiere.

Before Me Me, the show quickly moved on to the next segment. In fact, Zhang Ziyi and Jin Chengwu were also acquaintances.

In some subsequent parts of the film, she seemed to become the main character.

However, it wasn't until a reporter asked a rather unusual question that things changed.

"Ms. Zhang, could you tell me about Director Li's film 'Lust, Caution'?"

Good grief! Why bring up something you shouldn't be talking about!
Director Li had already started promoting Tang Wei before "Lust, Caution" even began, so why ask Zhang Ziyi about this?

Anyway, reporters are just very 'smart', aren't they? Zhang Ziyi's expression changed for a moment, really only for a moment, and then she smiled and replied, "I really don't know much about that movie."

In fact, she had publicly stated on many occasions that she really wanted to star in the movie "Lust, Caution".

Unfortunately, Director Li still didn't choose her.

However, after this incident, Ma Xun understood why Zhang Ziyi had come here.

Her surprise attack was purposeful.

Well... okay.

"I know you want to take on some good roles, but I don't have any resources available for you right now."

Ma found an opportunity and spoke very directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ziyi's expression changed, but she still calmly said, "I didn't say I wanted any resources, especially not from here."

Okay, this style has been preserved.

Ma Xun didn't say anything more, because he just wanted to convey this meaning.

In fact, Zhang Ziyi is already in a precarious situation.

However, she still has to tough it out.

I'd better not think about these things anymore.

Let's watch this movie first.

Not long after, "Me Before You" was finally released.

Soon, Zhang Ziyi realized why Gao Yuanyuan was dressed like that.

In the movie, Gao Yuanyuan is a designer.

Her design style is quite bold, well, to put it bluntly, it's rather eccentric.

The clothes she usually wears are quite strange.

However, to be fair, Zhang Ziyi also admitted that Gao Yuanyuan's face is still very striking.

Even with such bizarre attire, they managed to pull it off.

It gives the impression that it's quite good-looking.

Then, Gao Yuanyuan and Jingwen had a pretty good relationship, but it was obvious.

The character Gao Yuanyuan and her family are all relatively poor.

However, Gao Yuanyuan was quite happy.

Not long after, the male protagonist, Kinjo Go, appeared.

When he appeared... wow! He was really handsome!

Zhang Ziyi certainly knows how handsome Jin Chengwu is, from their collaboration on "House of Flying Daggers".

But this movie is different.

This is broken handsomeness!

Jin Chengwu is a patient here, a patient with high-level paraplegia.

He needed someone to take care of him, so Gao Yuanyuan became his caregiver.

That's it!

Actually, after reading this far, Zhang Ziyi could already guess what would happen next.

She must be a positive and optimistic female lead who understands life, bringing sunshine, warmth, and affection to the male lead who is a patient, and then they live happily ever after.

It's almost certain.

Isn't that how all romance movies are filmed?
But if that's the case, then this film has disappointed Zhang Ziyi somewhat.

Yes, Ma Xun, is this the kind of movie you've come up with?
However, Zhang Ziyi soon noticed a detail.

That is... euthanasia!

This topic is being discussed in China, but it's still quite niche.

The movie has only given a small hint of it so far.

It is still in the 'hidden' stage.

But what can be done about it?
Correct!
Zhang Ziyi realized that the female lead would bring true love to the male lead.

Then, the male protagonist changed his mind and died of euthanasia!
That's right, that's how it should be!

With this in mind, Zhang Ziyi continued watching.

Sure enough, it was somewhat similar to what she had thought, except that the movie was very well made.

There are many funny moments; the female lead goes to the male lead's house and causes a lot of trouble.

This is normal; it's standard procedure.

Then, the male protagonist also went to the female protagonist's house.

Yes, it also produced a lot of laughs.

Interesting.

But that's all there was to it, until...

Finally, the female protagonist realizes that she has fallen in love with the male protagonist.

No, it should be said that the two of them were already in love.

but……

"Do you really want to try?"

"Ah."

"Then let's give it a try!"

This is Alyssa Chia's advice to the female lead.

"Do you really want to try?"

"Ok!"

"do not go!"

This is the suggestion from the male protagonist's mother.

The actress who plays the male lead's mother... well...

Zhang Ziyi struggled for a long time before managing to stop laughing.

In fact, some viewers had already noticed, and they couldn't help but react.

But that's not the point!
The male protagonist's mother is refusing!
But why reject the female lead's attempt?
Although, in the end, the mother gave the female protagonist a chance.

But this rejection...

Let's see what opportunities arise.

In fact, the so-called opportunity is the process by which the female protagonist brings love and warmth to the male protagonist.

This was not unexpected for Zhang Ziyi.

But the result?

"I have to tell you something. Because of you, I've come to realize that life can be wonderful, but this isn't my life. You have no idea what my life was like before."

This... is the male lead going to...?

You have entered my heart.

It's over! It's over!

The more the male lead says his lines, the more...

Ultimately, the male protagonist decided to undergo euthanasia!

And the female lead supported him!
This ending was completely unexpected for Zhang Ziyi!

Of course, it wasn't just her; when the final ending arrived, the entire theater was completely silent!

Is this a story of sweet moments in the beginning and a heartbreaking ending?

Do not!
This is definitely not such a simple trick.

If you respect the male protagonist and love him, then you should support his decision!

And this is true love!
I wouldn't dare say it's more sophisticated, but it's definitely an expression of love.

The end of the movie.

The male protagonist's death was not revealed.

Instead, the male protagonist gave the female protagonist a letter.

Gao Yuanyuan was very happy to read the letter.

The camera then pans to her long legs.

A pair of bizarre black and yellow stockings.

These are the socks she designed, which she told the male lead about. They are her favorite socks.

But she never dared to tell anyone.

Now, she has made this decision.

Is this ending a tragedy?

Do not!
When the CAST was announced, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause!
Many people had tears in their eyes, but they absolutely did not believe that this was a tragedy.

Just like the female lead in the movie.

The final image captured Gao Yuanyuan's smiling face.

Very sunny, as if brimming with vibrant life force...

(End of this chapter)