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Chapter 247 Blind Sister: Returning Home in Wealth is Like Wearing Brocade in the Dark
Beijing time, March 8th, 11 PM.

Liu Shishi, beaming with delight, passed by Qin Lan's office on the 11th floor, carrying the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

At this time, Qin Lan's assistant secretary would have already left work.

Just as Sister Qin was about to go downstairs, she saw Xiao Shishi and looked confused and puzzled. "Shishi, you're not asleep yet. Are you taking a walk?"

Is it a bit odd to be carrying a trophy around late at night?

But then Qin Lan looked at the trophy again? Instinctively, a surge of jealousy welled up inside her.

This is the Oscar-winning Best Foreign Language Film.

Not just a nomination, but the real trophy is in hand.

The last one to win the award was (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)!
Liu Shishi nimbly glided to Qin Lan's side. "Sister Lan, now that we Eight Beauties have become famous, we're all about to enter the award-winning season."

"Do you think this trophy is beautiful?"

She also knew for certain that the Oscar trophy was just the beginning.

Next month, in April, the Hong Kong Film Awards will present trophies for Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film, and more.

These were all being waved to hearing girls.

All actresses who won the Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers, or Huabiao awards in mainland China this year, as long as there is an awards ceremony.

She will certainly receive her share of the glory.

Even if Sister Blind discovers that her acting skills have declined drastically.

The difference from before is huge; I can no longer enter that state of sudden enlightenment and explosive growth.

She always drags the actors down when it comes to stage plays.

But every time she watches the finished film (of the hearing girl) and then watches the numerous videos of her daily life and work that were filmed during the shooting period, she can truly confirm it.

How talented and radiant she was back then!
Having experienced this once in a lifetime is already worthwhile.

This is irrefutable proof that she went from being an unknown nobody to a performing artist in just five years in the industry.

Qin Lan felt a chill run down her spine as she glanced at the trophy a few times, her heart aching. She nodded, "I have no idea how many nominations I'll ever get in my life."

This really is my whole life.

Although we are all still young.

After a while.

Qin Lan stood at the corner of the corridor, watching Liu Shishi continue carrying the trophy, passing by the offices of Jiang Shuying, Guan Zhilin, He Qing, and others for the third time.

Sister Qin couldn't help but rub her forehead, and walked back quietly to remind her, "Shishi, it's almost 12 o'clock."

“They are either asleep, living outside the company, or have jobs.”

"Why don't you go shopping tomorrow?"

She felt that Liu Shishi's current behavior was a bit silly and childish.

The problem is, is it like wearing fine clothes in the dark if you don't return home in wealth and honor?

Liu Shishi glanced around with a sigh, "That's right, I'll invite them to my office for a meal again tomorrow."

She is only 19 years old.

There's nothing wrong with being childish a few times.

It was only after Old Li returned that she managed to subdue the dragon with great effort.

It's such a shame I can't show it off to my heart's content.

After expressing her feelings, Liu Shishi started complaining again, "Jackie Chan's Chinese Zodiac is about to start filming, and Shuying and Liu Yifei will both be joining the crew, flying all over the world."

"I feel that your sitcoms are simpler and easier to film, Sister Lan."

"Why are you only thinking about exercising now, it's so late at night?"

Qin Lan rolled her eyes. "I couldn't resist and ate a few more pieces of dried meat."

She already knew and was certain why Fat Bing, Ah Xin, and others could eat as much as they wanted.

The secret to maintaining the best figure.

The answer is that she wasn't fortunate enough to have that.

The only solution is to eat more and exercise more.

Liu Shishi glanced at Qin Lan in surprise, then shook the trophy. "I'll go check the 9th floor. If there's still no one there, I'll come back and rest."

I'll win the Oscar in March.

She'll be showing off her Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress trophy next month; she's only 19.

She's even more shrewd than Zhang Bozhi!
When Xiao Liu appeared on the 9th floor, he was surprised to find that Yang Mi and Tang Yan were playing online games in a small suite outside an office.

Liu Shishi asked in surprise and doubt, "Mimi, didn't you go to film Chinese Paladin 3? Why didn't you come back upstairs when you got back to the company?"

As she spoke, she shook the trophy as if I had nothing in my hand.

But this swaying thing, so ordinary yet brimming with endless charm.

Yang Mi lives on the 11th floor, just like her.

(Chinese Paladin 2) officially started filming at the end of February.

The male lead is Hu Ge, and the three beauties are Da Mimi, Guo Biting, and Tang Yan.

Yang Mi stared at Xiao Liu's cup, almost drooling.

He then suppressed the urge to vomit blood and muttered, "I only came to Tangtang's place because I didn't want to be provoked by you."

"Hu Ge was the biggest name in the Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 project. That guy quit his job to run for the role of the family doctor in (Before I Met You)."

"After being selected, they said they would finish filming (Meet You) before returning to Chinese Paladin 3."

"Tangren definitely wouldn't dare to block him, so let's call it a day and take a break."

"It's funny, Hu Ge is such a big star, yet he still feels like he's been utterly humiliated by Wang Kai and Jin Dong. Where can we second- and third-tier celebrities cry to?"

Tang Yan nodded, "Senior Sister, can I see the trophy? It's an Oscar."

It was officially started before I met you.

The progress is very rapid.

This is a low-budget art film; all it takes is a large estate or villa.

All other aspects, from location scouting and layout to filming, relied entirely on acting skills.

The competition for roles, big and small, is fierce.

Once the camera is turned on, shooting is still very fast and efficient.

In the few years since Hu Ge joined Time TV, his achievements in the television drama field have long surpassed those of veteran actors such as Lu Yi, Tong Dawei, and Nie Yuan.

Without going into too much detail, the male lead of Reply 1988 is a top-tier international star in East and Southeast Asia.

But in the film industry?
The movie "The Lone Wolf" starring Wang Kai and Jin Dong grossed over 3 million yuan in mainland China and over 4 million yuan nationwide.

The same record was achieved on the peninsula, with sales exceeding HK$2 million.

These big-budget movies, with their huge box office success and the allure of new-style action blockbusters, have a greater impact than ordinary TV dramas.

I won't even mention being on par with Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao.

Being thoroughly outplayed by Wang Kai and Jin Dong, Lao Hu's mentality is also a bit precarious.

Qin Hao, a senior alumnus from the class of '96, joined the company later. His film "The Wolf of Wall Street" grossed over 3 million US dollars worldwide, which is more than 26 billion RMB.

Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor!

Chen Kun's rise to fame wasn't solely due to "The Temptation of Going Home".

He also played the male lead in Tong Liya's next film, which is rumored to be competing in one of China's top five film festivals.

Among the group of young people of the same age and generation, Lao Hu sensed the danger.

Are the older generation of leaders also trying to overtake him and suppress him?

Therefore, in any major project (before I met you), no matter how small the role, it was worth fighting for with all my might.

This includes full-scale preparations for the war.

The male lead's family doctor has over five minutes of screen time.

Liu Shishi laughed with an extremely maternal smile, handing the trophy to Tang Yan and teasing, "It's normal for Tangtang to say she's only a third or fifth-tier celebrity, but Mimi, you're being so modest, you're shameless."

The head confidante rolled her eyes; she really wanted to stab Xiao Shishi a few times.

I wouldn't dare.

This is Old Li's beloved, his precious treasure.

It was already March 2006, and the big secret agent had already privately confirmed that Liu Shishi had gotten involved with the man.

She took a deep breath and forced a sweet smile, "Senior Sister, why don't you learn to be a director too?"

"You've already won an Oscar at just 19 years old, and you're aiming for the top five film festivals in China."

"You've reached the pinnacle of acting at such a young age, why not switch to directing? If you become a director, it will be easier for Tangtang and me to improve." Tang Yan hurriedly put down her trophy and chimed in, "Senior Sister, from the first time I met you, I felt that you were the most beautiful and talented among the 85 Flowers."

"It would be a shame if you didn't try the track of becoming a big director."

Master Liu was numb.

I always feel so embarrassed when I'm praised; it gives me goosebumps.

A dozen seconds later, she snatched the trophy away, saying, "I'm still not thick-skinned enough. You guys disgusted me. I'm outta here. I wish you all a long and happy life, staying single until you're 50."

When she came down from the 15th floor.

Sister Dong Xuan and Xiao Tong were still dancing energetically.

Now that he's shown off, he should be able to capitalize on the momentum when he gets back.

…………

On March 10th, Old Li had only been in Beijing for a short time.

I took off again with Da Meiyuan and Dong Xuan to the Peninsula (Little People) film crew.

Li Qin and Gulnazar were also traveling with them.

When the flight landed, Zhang Guorong, Zhou Xingchi, He Qing, and Quan Zhixian had already come to pick them up.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got into the bulletproof car. Quan Zhixian opened a glass of champagne and said with a smile, "Brother Yu, the entire crew behind the scenes of (The Legend of the Blue Sea), including the preparations for filming in Europe, has been taken care of."

"Now all that's left is to finalize the casting for the second and third female leads, the male lead, and so on."

Xiao Quan returned to the peninsula last November to prepare for the competition. With Samsung's support, everything went extremely smoothly.

She would also parachute in once a month, freeloading off the food and drinks.

After thinking for a moment, Li Wenyu asked, "How is Jin Shijia's acting?"

The role of Stephen Chow's eldest son in the 05 freshmen competition at Beijing Film Academy is played by Chen Xiao and Jin Shijia.

Xiao Chen won.

Jin Shijia also took the opportunity to play the role of Zou Zhaolong's younger brother, the godfather from the island nation, in the story of ordinary people.

He was the one who led the group to harass Liu Yifei, who was on the night bus.

This triggered another outburst from Stephen Chow's act of bravery.

He's handsome in "The Legend of the Blue Sea," and his portrayal of the super conman male lead is alright.

This new idol drama should have no problem promoting newcomers.

Quan Zhixian smiled and nodded, "It's passable. We entered the industry earlier than Chen Xiao, which might slow down our progress a bit, but we have plenty of time."

Having reached the top tier of the Peninsula Hotel, Xiao Quan is now ready to get back to work after having his fill of fun.

Some projects that even My Love from the Star and Goblin couldn't catch up with.

At its peak, it achieved viewership ratings comparable to those of "Chinese Paladin 1" and "Bright Sword" when it was broadcast in mainland China.

She just films these small projects for fun.

This is far less important than the pilgrimage to the West.

Old Li thought for a moment and nodded, "Then let's use Chen Xiaonan as the first one. The other two are not good-looking enough, but we'll have to make do."

Chen Xiao and Jin Shijia are both male actors born in the 85s.

In this age group, the future development of mainland male actors is at most about the same as that of the post-85 actresses.

In contrast, Wang Chuanjun and Zhu Yawen, who are a year or two older, are doing alright.

…………

Early in the morning of June 3st.

Old Li arrived at the filming location of "The Little Man" in a bulletproof van.

The filming location this time is a street-front detached house area, similar to what is common in the United States.

It was also the first house where Stephen Chow's family lived in the movie "Little People".

He and his neighbor, Da Meiyuan, will also make an appearance at the appropriate time.

When Lao Li arrived, all the filming preparations had already been completed. His appearance in the final film was alongside Stephen Chow, He Qing, and Chen Xiao.

The garages of the two detached houses without yards are adjacent.

Of course, some of the neighbor's lines in the original version need to be modified, but the mockery and teasing of the male protagonist is fine.

But in the original story, the neighbor's father died and he smiled as if it didn't matter, which was the best state to be in after death.

A luxury car is far more important than one's own father.

Even if it's just a minor role, Lao Li will optimize it by removing the relevant lines.

The dialogue would be more appropriate if it were changed to something like "Let's talk about my fiancée, the beautiful Yuanyuan."

When Lao Li got out of the car and greeted Zhang Guorong and Zhou Xingchi, Da Meiyuan also enthusiastically ran over to chat with He Qing.

It has to be said that even though they came to South Korea to film a movie a month ago.

He Qing still carries various prescriptions and medicinal diets with her to continue her beauty regimen.

At this moment, Sister He is truly reminiscent of Xiao Qiao from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Not only does she possess the captivating beauty of a mature woman, but her fair skin and stunning looks are also at their peak.

Just last night, Quan Zhixian was complaining that standing next to He Qing, she felt like she, Quan Zhixian from the Peninsula, was being made to look like a little maid.

After greeting them with a smile, Old Li waved to Chen Xiao and Jin Shijia, who were not far away.

Two freshmen from Beijing Film Academy came over and greeted him shyly.

Old Li nodded and asked, "How's your English?"

Chen Xiao felt so embarrassed he wanted to kneel down. He smiled bitterly and said, "Boss, I only got 72 points in English on my college entrance exam. I was lucky a lot of the time and I guessed the multiple-choice questions correctly."

“I know that many of my senior colleagues in the company are learning English on their own, but I’m just a bit slow.”

Jin Shijia opened his mouth, then shook his head with a silly grin, "I'm terrible too."

Li Wenyu said with a hint of melancholy, "You guys don't have many scenes in this small-time drama, and you're not exactly important either. Just don't get beaten up too badly by Brother Xing."

"Prepare yourself to learn more English. For Jeon Ji-hyun's new idol drama, they will consider you for the male lead and the second male lead. Consider it for a few more months."

"If filming starts in the summer, and your acting isn't up to par, we'll replace you with seniors like Zhu Yawen and Wang Chuanjun."

The two young people were so excited they couldn't speak.

Stephen Chow joked, "Among the minor characters, A-Jia is alright, but A-Xiao is really dragging us down."

"But it's not a big problem. I'm slowly rehearsing with Sister Qing, and Brother Rong is also teaching me. Ah Xiao's comprehension is also passable."

This is not about blindly praising the sewing machine era to cater to capital.

This is the first film in Stephen Chow's series of action movies that took him to the global stage.

It also needs to seamlessly connect with the already explosive (John Wick) universe.

Ah Xing takes this project very seriously.

All he could say was that Chen Xiao's talent was passable, and more importantly, Chen Xiao joined the (Goblin) crew two years ago, in 04.

Entering the industry early means learning early.

Only by acting opposite him and He Qing here can I gradually get into the right mindset.

Of course, Chen Xiao's personal character is also simple: an eighteen or nineteen-year-old teenager.

A rebellious phase where no one submits, a life of indifference to life and death, and a "if you're not convinced, then go for it" attitude.

A thief broke into my house. Even though the thief had a gun, I wasn't afraid to fight him to the death.

Upon discovering that her father had cowardly surrendered, she began to look down on him, thinking he was a good-for-nothing.

Chen Xiao, drawing parallels between himself and the age and temperament of this "ghostly youth," finds a certain degree of resonance in the character.

Zhang Guorong smiled and praised, "The new generation in mainland China these days, I won't say anything else, but these handsome young men are really tall."

"To cast Ah-Jia as Stephen Chow's son would be a whole head too tall."

"I reckon Ah Xing will have to use bricks as a stepping stone."

Old Li chuckled, as did Stephen Chow.

We chatted briefly for a few more minutes.

Old Li and Da Meiyuan's cameo appearances in "Little People" have just begun.

Since he's already here, he's bound to appear in the main film, and also in the post-credits scene where his neighbor Stephen Chow's house is burned to the ground, and he and Da Meiyuan film the scene together.

The problem is not big.

Even though the scenes of Stephen Chow's family in the old house haven't all been filmed yet.

Burning down a house in advance doesn't cost much.

(End of this chapter)