My wife is in my arms

Chapter 798 Launch Press Conference
April 20th.

The press conference for the start of filming of the new movie "The Truman Show" is being held in the auditorium located in the south of the city.

Zhang You did not participate; he was still rehearsing for the recording of the next episode of "Special Voice."

The movie's launch press conference is not the premiere, so it doesn't matter whether he attends or not.

As the host began speaking, the main cast members came on stage one after another, including Zhang Yi. Today, she was dressed very casually, wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt with a pair of jeans of the same color.

A while ago, she wasn't dressed like this. Although it wasn't that exaggerated, it wasn't as conservative as it is now either. It's mainly because someone told her to be more mindful, and Zhang Yi could only listen.

As she stepped onto the stage, Zhang Yi stood to the side. Apart from her, all the other important actors in "The Truman Show" were film stars.

Even though she played the lead role, she still had less screen time than another actress, so when that actress offered to give up her spot to her, Zhang Yi smiled and refused.

One aspect is that he has more screen time than her.

On the other hand, the other person is much higher in status and fame than her.

In the eyes of filmmakers, she was at most a TV actress, and as for relying on connections... Zhang Yi didn't want to use her relationship with Zhang You for anything.

"Move over a bit, the lineup is huge this time."

The host began with a smile.

Hearing her words, everyone moved closer to the center of the stage. Once everyone was in position, the host, microphone in hand, asked, "Director Li, as the director of 'The Truman Show,' what was your biggest feeling after receiving the script?"

"Shocking"

Director Li, who was nearly fifty years old, replied succinctly with just two words.

"Shocking, isn't it!?"

The host was confused.

Yes, it was truly breathtaking.

Director Li, holding the microphone, nodded and then said, "When this movie is released, everyone will understand why I said that, because the script coincides with the thoughts of many modern scientists."

"This script must be written by Zhang You! Everyone knows he's great at songwriting, but I didn't expect him to be so good at writing screenplays too."

The host said with a smile.

"Exceptionally talented"

As a contracted director under Tianyu Entertainment, Director Li naturally holds a high position within the company.

Moreover, putting aside his position in the company, he should say more good things about Zhang You, because Zhang You is one of the investors in "The Truman Show," or, as outsiders would say, the "big spender."

The host then turned his attention to several important actors.

Then came the Q&A session with reporters.

"Director Li, you know the film industry is in a slump right now, right?"

A reporter asked this question, and after Director Li nodded to indicate that he understood, he continued to press, "So how much box office do you think 'The Truman Show' will have when it's released?!"

"I don't know," Director Li replied sincerely.

In the past, many directors would make outrageous statements when a film was first made, but in recent years... the film industry is facing a situation where it has no shortage of directors or actors, but it lacks investors and good scripts. The main problem is that people in the film industry themselves are not competitive enough.

Some actors with a little fame dare to demand such high salaries, while the quality of their films is poor, resulting in films that could have recouped their investment costs of 200 million yuan needing to reach 600-700 million yuan to make a profit.

Ultimately, this led to investors losing money and choosing not to invest anymore. As this happened more and more often, the once booming film industry gradually entered a period of decline.

As a director, he hasn't made a film in two years.

It's not that his directing skills are lacking; the unemployment of directors and actors is already a common phenomenon. As for why some directors keep getting films made, that's because... it goes beyond the realm of film itself.

Just like there's a director in the film industry who loses money on every film he makes, even after several films have failed, he still gets investment because his profits are all tied up in production costs and box office revenue.

That's why directors have become more low-key in recent years. Even those who used to be famously outspoken have kept quiet. He's the same. But since a reporter asked, he couldn't just say that. After thinking for a moment, Director Li said, "As a director, the only thing I can guarantee is the quality of the filming. I don't want audiences who spent tens of dollars to go to the cinema to leave comments like 'garbage' or 'incomprehensible' after watching it."

"So you're saying you have a lot of confidence in 'The Truman Show,' right!?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"I was able to serve as the director of 'The Truman Show' not because my family was starving and I just grabbed a script and started filming because someone was investing in it."

Director Li smiled, then asked in return, "What do you think of Mr. Zhang You's lyrics?"

"Zhang You's lyrics are undoubtedly excellent, but can writing lyrics be compared to writing a screenplay? These are two different industries."

The reporter replied.

"Um"

Director Li nodded, then smiled and said, "At the time, I had the same thought as you, and I also thought that Mr. Zhang You could never write good lyrics. Later... the person who handed me the script was a senior executive in our company, and she said something like this."

He coughed lightly twice, and with everyone's eyes focused on him, including Zhang Yi's curious look at the director, Director Li mimicked the way company executives spoke, saying, "When he's not writing lyrics, if he says he's really good at writing lyrics, do you believe him?!"

After saying that, Director Li couldn't help but laugh and said, "When I heard her say that, I thought about it carefully and definitely didn't believe it. After all, I work at the same company as Jiang Yiren, and I've heard about her husband Zhang You's drinking and gambling habits. You're telling me that someone like that can write lyrics? What's your first reaction?! So, this reporter... before 'The Truman Show' is released, you can have doubts, that's your right, but you can't make a definitive judgment."

The reporter nodded and didn't press the matter further.

After all, Zhang You... is a mystery in the entertainment industry.

He's so talented, yet his wife supported him for ten years, and during those ten years, he bankrupted her before he finally chose to leave. You might say he's abnormal, but he doesn't seem to have any mental problems.

But if you say he's normal, then what he did was comparable to the legendary figures in a mental hospital.

Seeing that they couldn't get anything out of Director Li, some reporters turned their attention to Zhang Yi. One female reporter asked, "Zhang Yi, some of the artists you've worked with say you have character issues and like to act like a diva. What do you say about that?"

"..."

Zhang Yi was stunned.

She didn't expect that a reporter would target her at today's film launch ceremony. She guessed that the reporter asked the question at the behest of Zhuma Company.

However, she was not intimidated at all. She picked up the microphone and said directly, "The artists I work with... since they are people, they have names. Just say their names. Otherwise, based on what you just said, I can sue you for fabricating facts and defaming me, a public figure."

(End of this chapter)