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Chapter 643 Interview, Stirring Up Trouble, Bombarding "The Great Wall" (7th update)
In the afternoon, the sun was setting in the west.

The sunlight was no longer as harsh as it was at midday.

The grass and shade of the trees provided a bit of coolness... at least it didn't feel unbearably hot.

Qi Hui changed his short-sleeved shirt into a blue executive jacket.

For interviews, it's best to wear something formal.

Wearing a suit is out of the question; it's unbearably hot, and who in their right mind would wear a suit?
As the appointed time approached, the production assistant led two men and one woman into the film set.

The two men were photographers, and the woman was a reporter conducting the interview.

After entering, they looked around at the film crew with curiosity.

This is exactly the effect Li Lu wanted.

Curiosity leads to questions, and if you have questions, you can ask them during an interview, right?

Can't we just ride the wave of popularity from "In the Name of the People"?

Li Lu really put a lot of thought and effort into this role.

After a few introductions and greetings, the camera was set up and the interview officially began.

The female host gave a few brief opening remarks before quickly transitioning into the interview.

"Teacher Qi, I see you on set right now, are you acting?"

"Yes, an anti-corruption drama called 'In the Name of the People'." Qi Hui nodded.

"I heard that you invested in this production. May I ask, how did you come up with the idea of ​​investing in such a production?" the female host continued.

Anti-corruption dramas are really not a good way to make money.

Investing in this kind of TV series is less worthwhile than investing in bad movies starring popular celebrities.

It would be better to invest in Guo Jingming's "Tiny Times," at least that will eventually rot and stink!

Investing in anti-corruption dramas is extremely difficult to recoup the investment.

This question intrigued not only the reporter, but also Li Lu, who was standing not far away.

"Well..." A faint smile appeared on Qi Hui's face; this was exactly the question he had been waiting for:

"Because we desperately need an anti-corruption drama like this right now."

"Anti-corruption is the current general trend, and investing in a drama like this is a very normal behavior. Worrying about this and that actually reflects a lack of trust in the country and the government."

Upon hearing this, the female reporter straightened her back slightly, showing great respect.

His expression also became more solemn: "Teacher Qi, your sense of responsibility is truly admirable."

"Hehe, you're joking." Qi Hui waved his hand, not to refuse, but to tell her that she didn't need to say anything more.

It's best to leave these things at that.

Soon, the female reporter got down to business and began interviewing people about "Operation Red Sea".

This is the key point; it's going to trend on Weibo.

Reporter: "How did you come up with the idea of ​​making a movie about our navy?"

Qi Hui: "On a whim, didn't our country evacuate its citizens last March? So I adapted it based on that event."

Reporter: "Was the filming process tough? What were the biggest difficulties...?"

Qi Hui: "It was very tough. We had to go to the Sahara Desert to film. The temperature was 40 or 50 degrees Celsius during the day and below zero at night. It was like being tempered in fire."

"The desert is teeming with poisonous insects and snakes, which will be a great test for us..."

Reporter: "I heard you even went aboard one of our naval warships to take photos?"

Qi Hui: "Yes, not only did I go up there, but I also personally directed the warship to take photos. To be honest, I was very honored to have this opportunity..."

"..."

The reporter asked the questions prepared in advance.

The main focus is on the difficulties encountered during the filming of "Operation Red Sea" and the discomfort of being in a foreign country.

And the most eye-catching are the warships and tanks, heavy equipment.

Qi Hui, on the other hand, spoke freely and openly, saying whatever came to mind, all revolving around the filming process, with nothing he couldn't say.

It's not like I'm expressing my opinion on anyone, which would offend people.

Soon, the interview was coming to an end.

However, the female reporter checked the time and realized it was still quite early, so she decided to conduct an interview that was not on the topic she had prepared in advance.

"There's a certain probability that 'Operation Red Sea' will coincide with 'The Great Wall' during its theatrical run," the female reporter asked with a smile.
"What's your take on this? Are you confident you can beat 'The Great Wall'?" Qi Hui glanced at her; this female reporter was up to something!
What a coincidence, isn't it?

Qi Hui also plans to stir up some trouble!
The female reporter's smile remained unchanged as she faced Qi Hui's gaze.

She wanted to see if Qi Hui intended to smooth things over or what he planned to do.

“Your question is actually incorrect,” Qi Hui said with a smile. “Defeating the Great Wall doesn’t require me to have confidence.”

"In fact, from the very beginning, The Great Wall was destined to be a failure, a terrible movie that was destined to be unwatchable!"

“!!!”×3
Upon hearing this, not only the female reporter and the two photographers, but even the director Li Lu, Wu Gang, and others who were not far away couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Qi Hui.

Secretary Dakang was shocked.JPG
Isn't Qi Hui far too arrogant?

They don't even respect Zhang Yi?!
The female reporter took a slow, deep breath: "Why do you say that? Do you have doubts about director Zhang Yimou's abilities?"

“It has nothing to do with Zhang Yimou, it’s Hollywood,” Qi Hui said calmly, taking off his executive jacket as he spoke.

The following remarks are not appropriate to be made while wearing this outfit, as they could easily cause misunderstandings.

After taking off his clothes, Qi Hui continued, "The script for the movie 'The Great Wall' is a Chinese story written by Hollywood."

"Then Hollywood actors came to save the whole of China."

Don't you think this story is outrageous?

"Can Hollywood editors write good stories about China? No, they can't. They know nothing about Chinese history, culture, people, and emotions."

"Hollywood people are incredibly arrogant and disdainful of others. They're unwilling to even learn. How could they possibly write a good story about China?"

"Therefore, this film has huge problems at its core."

"Also, don't you find the story of Hollywood actors saving China a bit awkward?"

"We have always believed that as heaven maintains vigor through movement, a virtuous person should constantly strive for self-improvement!"

"We have always pursued independence and self-reliance, and worked hard."

"When will we need those foreign devils to save us?"

"It's already a blessing that they don't invade or cause trouble, let alone save us? There has never been a savior in this world!"

After a pause, Qi Hui said calmly, "So, the movie 'The Great Wall' is destined to flop!"

"Don't be misled by Hollywood or Moscow, and don't be misled by internationalization."

"We learned these two sentences during the revolutionary war years, so why have we forgotten them now?"

The female reporter and the two photographers were stunned.

On the one hand, there was the shock of Qi Hui's evaluation of "The Great Wall".
While others lauded the massive production worth billions, it was met with such disdain by Qi Hui.

On the other hand, they were shocked by Qi Hui's assessment of Hollywood.

They never expected that Hollywood, a sacred place in the hearts of countless people in the entertainment industry, would be so disliked by Qi Hui.

They even portrayed Hollywood screenwriters as arrogant and disdainful of others.

But what he said next silenced them.

Yes, we should not blindly believe in Moscow or internationalization. We've known this for a long time, but why have we forgotten it?

The reporter and the two photographers exchanged a glance, said a few words, and then packed up their things to leave.

They could foresee the huge discussion this interview would generate.

I need to hurry back to work overtime and prepare for a promotion and raise!

After watching the three leave, Li Lu, Wu Gang, Zhang Zhijian, and the others walked up to Qi Hui, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Tsk tsk...you really dare to say that?" Li Lu looked shocked.

"Hey Lao Qi, aren't you afraid that people on the internet will take things out of context?" another person asked.

The speaker is actor Xu Guangyu, the one who plays Cheng Du, the director of the Guangming District Public Security Bureau.

Coincidentally, in the play, his greatest skill lies in taking things out of context and understanding the basic principles of recording.

Especially targeting Li Dakang.

"I criticize Hollywood, so let them take my words out of context," Qi Hui shrugged, completely unconcerned.

Taking things out of context?

Do you really think I, Qi, have been in this industry for nothing all these years?
Do you really think that my heart, Qi's, is just for show?

(End of this chapter)