Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 246 Opening

Professor An let out a long sigh and continued, "At that time, Paris was in the midst of riots. There were more than 90 people living in that building, including 52 Chinese students."

The fire was caused by someone setting a car on fire in the parking lot, which triggered an explosion. After that car caught fire and exploded, the other cars also exploded one after another.

Police investigation concluded that arson was intentional, but it is still uncertain whether it is related to the riots.

Our embassy immediately activated its emergency response mechanism, and my colleagues and I were extremely busy.

While maintaining contact with the student union, they visited the injured students at the hospital and urged the college to properly accommodate the other international students.

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian felt inexplicably frightened and unconsciously leaned towards Hu Xiaobei.

She had studied abroad for several years, but because of her comfortable living conditions, she had never encountered such an incident.

After all, the difference in security between wealthy and impoverished neighborhoods abroad is significant.

In fact, if history hadn't been changed.

This year, another case of international students being scammed will occur in France, with hundreds of Chinese students falling into traps disguised as job recruitment schemes and losing tens of thousands of euros.

In 2008, a conflict occurred between Chinese students and local youths, resulting in the death of a student from Tianjin.

In fact, the world has always been in turmoil, with many countries at war, people going hungry and cold, and their lives not receiving the most basic respect and protection.

Only a great power like China can protect the lives and safety of its people and keep them away from war and bloodshed.

Only those who have lived abroad truly understand how hard-won the peaceful life in China is.

Professor An accompanied the three of them on a tour of Gaul for a few days before having to return to his post due to work commitments.

Over the remaining days, the three drove from France to Berlin.

At this point, only one day remained until the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival.

With advance preparations made by their own staff, the three of them checked into the hotel directly, saving a lot of time and effort.

The 56th Berlin International Film Festival officially opened on February 9, 2006.

A gentle winter breeze swept by, carrying a hint of coolness, yet bringing a unique sense of freshness and comfort, as if cheering for this grand film event.

The sky was clear and blue, and the sunlight gently shone on the modern architecture of the Berlinale Palast, the main venue of the Berlin Film Festival.

Yet it blends perfectly with the surrounding ancient European architecture, where classical and modern elements intertwine, as if telling the story of a cultural feast that transcends time and space about to begin.

The Berlin Film Festival's red carpet is generally considered one of the longest film festival red carpets in the world, typically exceeding 180 meters in length.

Outside the venue, the red carpet was already packed with media and fans from all over the world, with excited shouts and the clicking of camera flashes coming from the crowd from time to time.

Two foreign journalists stood in the media area, adjusting their camera settings and chatting casually.

"Jerry, are there any stars to look forward to this year?" Tom, a reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses, patted his colleague on the shoulder and asked.

The reporter, nicknamed Jerry, shrugged: "Who knows? It's always the same people every year. We get tired of seeing them all the time."

At this moment, a British journalist named Emma came over and said with a smile, "I've heard that quite a few emerging filmmakers will be making appearances this year, and they might just surprise us."

not far away.

Hu Xiaobei was dressed in a plain-colored dark robe made of top-quality cotton and linen, which was soft to the touch and had a natural, rustic feel.

The robe was tailored to fit perfectly, with simple and smooth lines. Only the collar, cuffs, and hem were outlined with extremely fine silver thread, depicting an ancient cloud and thunder pattern, understated yet elegant. He turned slightly to the side, looking at An Xiaoqian who was adjusting her skirt, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips, his eyes full of admiration and encouragement. He said softly, "Xiaoqian, relax. You're so beautiful, you'll definitely stun everyone."

An Xiaoqian wore a moon-white, high-waisted ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), the soft, top-quality silk fabric shimmering with a gentle luster, as if moonlight were pouring down.

The upper garment is embroidered with exquisite and intricate gold intertwined floral patterns, with every line delicate and smooth. The lower skirt is embroidered with swirling clouds in silver thread, interspersed with tiny rhinestones that sparkle like stars.

As she walks, the skirt sways like a flowing galaxy, graceful and light with every step.

She nodded slightly, a confident smile on her lips, her eyes firm: "Your designs are so beautiful, they're sure to be outstanding, I'm not worried at all."

As she spoke, she gently lifted her skirt, took Hu Xiaobei's arm tightly, and together they stepped onto the red carpet.

As soon as the two appeared, the reporters and media present realized that they were unfamiliar East Asians and immediately lost interest in taking pictures, only subconsciously scrutinizing and sizing them up.

Tom pushed up his glasses with some confusion and said to Jerry, "Who are these two? I've never seen them before. They look like they're from the East."

Jerry scoffed, "Probably some unknown minor celebrity just trying to crash the film festival red carpet."

A German journalist named Hans, who was overhearing this, chimed in, "Every year there are these attention-seeking characters who probably don't have any real talent."

However, as An Xiaoqian approached, her stunning beauty, graceful figure, and unprecedented oriental attire instantly drew everyone's attention.

The scene gradually became lively, with media reporters raising their cameras and snapping away, their shutters clicking incessantly.

"My God, what divine looks and outfits!" exclaimed a female reporter named Lucy, her camera shutter clicking incessantly.

A French journalist, Pierre, exclaimed, "These oriental garments are so gorgeous! I have never seen such exquisite designs!"

Italian journalist Marco Polo cheered excitedly, snapping photos rapidly while exclaiming, "This is simply the new darling of the fashion world! This design will definitely lead a new trend!"
Hu Xiaobei stood tall and walked with a steady gait, casually waving to the crowd around him as he went, looking like a big shot reviewing troops.

An Xiaoqian smiled, her eyes sparkling, and every step she took was graceful and charming, exuding the elegance of a classical Eastern beauty.

Her sweet smile, coupled with her stunning beauty and gorgeous ancient costume, instantly captivated everyone present, eliciting gasps of amazement and admiration from the crowd.

"She's like a fairy who stepped out of an ancient Eastern painting!" Lucy said, her face full of rapture.

Jerry was also dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "Looks like we really misjudged them before..."

At this moment, the sunlight in the sky became even brighter, shining on the red carpet and illuminating An Xiaoqian's increasingly confident face, as if sending her the warmest blessings.

At this moment, it seemed that the light and shadow in the world were especially fond of An Xiaoqian.

After the red carpet ceremony, everyone moved to the main venue.

The English version of "Sissi's Dog" will be screened at the main venue of the Berlin Film Festival as one of the opening films, with many jury members and international filmmakers in attendance.

The venue was packed, with jury members and international filmmakers all seated, eagerly awaiting the start of the film.

Hu Xiaobei and An Xiaoqian sat in the front row. An Xiaoqian was a little nervous, and her hands unconsciously gripped the armrests of the seat.

Hu Xiaobei noticed her nervousness, quietly reached out and gently patted the back of her hand, giving her a reassuring look.

An Xiaoqian took a deep breath, relaxed, and returned Hu Xiaobei a faint smile.

The venue was lit with soft, warm light, and gentle music flowed through the air, soothing people's emotions.

This also gradually calmed An Xiaoqian's tense heart, and she looked forward to the movie screening.

(End of this chapter)