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Chapter 166 Aunt Hong, Ah Hong!

The production crew booked a five-star hotel to hold the wrap party for "The Hunt".

At Tian Xiaole's request, there were no media or reporters at the wrap party, and everyone was free to eat and drink as they pleased, as agreed before filming began.

Apart from Zeng Li, Guan Xiaotong, his father, and other actors who had finished filming early and left, the rest of the crew was present.

Wang Jingsong had a good alcohol tolerance and, under the guise of expressing his gratitude, he got Tian Xiaole to drink quite a bit.

"Xiao Le, thank you for inviting me to play this role. Having worked in the entertainment industry for more than ten years, I have a feeling that this movie will be my masterpiece."

Teachers like Wang Jinsong from the Beijing Film Academy are still willing to act if given the opportunity, as actors' salaries are much higher than their teaching salaries.

Having a representative work increased his fame, and he received more opportunities to work with others afterward.

"Teacher Wang, you're too kind. If there's a suitable role for you, I'll ask you to act in it, hiccup..."

Tian Xiaole let out a burp. There were quite a few people toasting him, and even though he only took a small sip each time, he still drank quite a bit.

"Everyone, eat and drink well, don't worry about saving me money."

After greeting everyone, he returned to his room to rest with the help of his assistant.

Watching Tian Xiaole's retreating figure as she went upstairs, Chen Hong seemed lost in thought. She called her assistant over and gave her a few instructions. She wiped Arthur's mouth and said:
"Arthur, it's time to take your calcium supplement. Come back to your room with Mom."

"Oh, okay."

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Tian Xiaole returned to his room and told his assistant to go back to eating and drinking while he took a shower to clear his head.

Outside the door, Chen Hong, who had just put Arthur to sleep, was preparing to say goodbye as she was leaving early the next morning.

Chen Kaige is casting for "Mei Lanfang," and as the producer, he has to keep an eye on it.

"Xiao Le, I have some hangover medicine here, would you like some?"

Tian Xiaole, who had just finished showering, was tidying up her things in her room wearing a bath towel when she heard a familiar sound outside the door.

Upon opening the door, it was indeed Chen Hong.

"Sister Hong, you're still awake?"

"I'm asleep, who will bring you your medicine?"

Chen Hong handed over the bag in her hand; it contained hangover medicine that she had asked her assistant to buy.

"Thank you, Sister Hong. Women are so considerate."

Tian Xiaole took it, smiled and said something, then, seeing that Chen Hong didn't seem to be leaving, casually added:

"Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

"Yes, I also need to talk to you about something."

Chen Hong walked into the room naturally.

Tian Xiaole hesitated, wondering whether to leave the door open, but in the end she closed it to avoid being seen and misunderstood.

Looking at Chen Hong, who was looking around the room, he said, "Sister Hong, what can I do for you?"

"Your room is a real mess. You should find a woman to help you tidy it up."

Chen Hong gave an irrelevant answer, saying that she didn't actually have anything to ask Tian Xiaole; ​​she just wanted to be alone for a while.

During her time on set, the occasional verbal sparring between the two seemed to bring her back to her younger days.

"Hongjie, can you introduce me to someone? Someone like you who can handle both domestic and external affairs would be great."

Tian Xiaole smiled and sat down next to Chen Hong, taking out the hangover medicine in her hand.

"How can I take this medicine without water?"

Tian Xiaole moved closer, their noses almost touching, inhaling the faint scent of her perfume.

Looking at Chen Hong's face so close to his, his skin was fair and supple, showing no signs of aging; she was very well-maintained.

Under the influence of alcohol, it's easy to become somewhat distracted.

Chen Hong didn't hold back; at 39, she was in her prime and took the initiative to kiss him. She put her hands on Tian Xiaole's shoulders and frantically demanded more.

Tian Xiaole disliked being passive and wanted to take the initiative, so she started to move her hands around.

Just as they were about to explore the origins of humankind, their hands were stopped.

Looking at Chen Hong, whose eyebrows and eyes were delicate, he asked in confusion, "Sister Hong, what's wrong?"

"The door is unlocked."

Tian Xiaole realized that she had only closed the door, but had not locked it.

Without further ado, he pulled her into his arms, and the two kissed as they walked over and locked the door.

Soon, one piece of clothing after another was thrown out. The two were quite unrestrained, and the feeling of secrecy was captivating.

They were quite loud. After Zeng Li and Guan Xiaotong left, only Tian Xiaole and her with Arthur were staying on this floor. They weren't afraid of being discovered no matter how loud they were.

"..." (If you, dear reader, don't like this, I won't write it.)
Two o'clock in the morning.

Like a parched desert receiving rain, Chen Hong lay languidly and comfortably in Tian Xiaole's arms.

"I'll go first. If Arthur wakes up and can't find his mother, he'll cry."

Just as Chen Hong was about to get up, Tian Xiaole pulled her back down, causing her to stumble and fall back into his arms.

"Ah Hong, I'll think about it later..."

Chen Hong chuckled and said slyly:
"You were calling her 'Sister Hong' and 'Auntie' a moment ago, but now you're calling her 'Ah Hong.' You men really have a lot on your minds."

"cough."

Tian Xiaole pretended to cough to cover up her embarrassment: "When you called me 'Auntie,' you seemed even more excited than I was, right?"

"I don't."

Chen Hong lightly patted Tian Xiaole's chest; she would never admit it:

"I'm not going to argue with you anymore, I have to go back to my room."

"Okay, go ahead. Come find me whenever you miss me. If Uncle Chen can't satisfy you, I can."

Chen Hong rolled her eyes at Tian Xiaole, still a little shaken by the momentum she had just felt, and forced herself to get out of bed to find clothes to wear.

Looking at the naked body as she searched for clothes in the room, Tian Xiaole cast an admiring glance at her.

He was completely broke. When dealing with women of this age, he had to be extremely careful.

the next morning.

The news that filming for "The Hunt" has wrapped up has already been reported by the media.

Many people in the industry marveled at Tian Xiaole's filming speed, as he completed an art film in just over a month.

Could he be a so-called quick-draw artist?
Of course, this news is not the most eye-catching or attention-grabbing.

When Tian Xiaole woke up, it was almost noon.

The film crew's equipment and other supplies have been chartered and sent back to the capital.

Chen Hong left with Arthur early in the morning.

Tian Xiaole called his assistant and asked him to buy afternoon plane tickets, then went back to sleep.

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Last night, the Berlin Film Festival announced its first batch of films selected for the main competition.

Two Chinese-language films were nominated: "Tuya's Marriage" directed by Wang Quan-quan and "Apple" directed by Li Yu.

Fan Binbin has always been a target of media attention. Her recent contract expired and was not renewed, and now she has been nominated for a film festival, keeping her in the spotlight.

"Fan Binbin stars in [Apple], which has been nominated for the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival."

"Fan Binbin walked the red carpet at the three major European film festivals based on his talent."

"..."

The news of the wrap-up of "The Hunt" was completely suppressed, while "Tuya's Wedding," which was also nominated, was only mentioned occasionally. News headlines were dominated by news about Fan Binbin.

[Apple Daily] During filming, some media outlets reported that there were explicit scenes, which would definitely be cut when the film was released, according to domestic censorship regulations.

If audiences want to see the original content, they'll have to go to the Berlin premiere.

Being nominated for a film means being eligible to compete for the highest award, the Golden Bear, and to challenge for the Best Actress award.

At 26, Fan Binbin is the third youngest Chinese actor to be nominated for all three major film festivals.

Many film and television companies are interested in signing her as their agent once her contract expires.

In addition, the second youngest nominated actress is Tang Yan, who starred in "The Coffin in the Mountain" when she was a sophomore in college.

As for the youngest, it's 21-year-old Gong Li, who was nominated for and won the Golden Lion Award for her role in "Red Sorghum".

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In the afternoon, Tian Xiaole, having regained her energy, returned to the capital with her assistant in a low-key manner.

While on the plane, I sent Fan Binbin a congratulatory text message.

When asked about the passionate scenes in the film, she said they were done by a body double and there was no actual penetration.

If Tian Xiaole were to direct, he would definitely have the actors use real guns and ammunition; only then would the emotional feedback be authentic.

Chen Zhixi, who came to pick them up at the airport, reported on her work. The past year had been a fruitful one for Xiaole Pictures, with all the films released making big profits and achieving good returns overseas as well.

All employees of the company receive a year-end bonus equal to three times their regular salary.

The staff responsible for post-production special effects do not have a holiday during the Chinese New Year, but they receive triple overtime pay.

Tian Xiaole asked Chen Zhixi to take her home, leaving the company matters to her to handle; nothing major could be discussed after the New Year.

Upon seeing the news that filming for "The Hunt" had wrapped up, Yu Lan, who was waiting for Tian Xiaole to arrive home, smiled.

He immediately took his grandson's hand and looked him over to see if he had lost weight.

Old Tian came out of the room and nodded in acknowledgment.

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The premiere of "Extreme Job" was held in Beijing, and many actors and stars were invited by the production companies.

The event was large-scale and held high expectations for the film.

Tian Xiaole did not attend, and the others tacitly refrained from disturbing him.

After finishing filming a movie, it's only right to take a break.

The Spring Festival has a special meaning for Chinese people, as families reunite every year to celebrate the New Year together.

The Spring Festival Gala is an essential program for Chinese people during the New Year. This year's "Big Hammer at Eighty" and "Small Hammer at Fifty" jokes had everyone in stitches.

Uncle Zhao, Song Dandan, and Xiao Cui presented a skit called "Talking About Things," which was packed with laughs and won rounds of applause.

The next day, Tian Xiaole was woken up by a phone call; she had forgotten to turn her phone off.

Text messages and QQ messages kept coming in, all wishing me a Happy New Year.

After replying to someone I knew, I simply got up.

After a busy year, it's only when I'm at home that my restless heart can calm down.

The idea of ​​spending the New Year quietly was quickly shattered.

Starting from the second day of the Lunar New Year, our home has been constantly visited by guests.

Most of the people from the film studio, schools, and government institutions came to wish the old lady a Happy New Year, along with some of Lao Tian's students.

Tian Xiaole finds socializing tiring and hasn't left the house recently.

It's impossible to have any peace and quiet; Ning Hao's loud voice suggests he's in a very good mood.

"Xiao Le, the box office of [Extreme] is good. It made 50 million in just three days during the Spring Festival. The audience reviews are also very high. I am not satisfied with 100 million now. I hope to push it to 200 million."

The only real threat to "Extreme Job," which was released during the Spring Festival season, is "Casino Royale," which was released at the same time.

Tian Xiaole checked the movie reviews.

"In a very pleasant atmosphere, it portrays the hilarious daily life of a policeman and a bad guy. It's full of laughs from beginning to end and is perfect for the whole family to watch together."

"The humor is not vulgar, and the villains are not stupid. Scripts produced by director Tian Xiaole are indeed all masterpieces."

"The film's dark humor style suits Ning Hao very well, and I hope he can make more films like this."

If his reputation continues to grow and there are no strong competitors later on, Ning Hao could very well become the third director to have a box office gross of over 2 million yuan.

Tian Xiaole took a look at the movies that were scheduled to be released in February.

"Love Transfer," starring Xu Zheng, is a light-hearted romantic comedy and poses virtually no threat to the film industry.

The two films produced by Yinghuang, "Protégé" and "Twins," were scorned by mainland filmmakers during the Spring Festival season, but Mr. Yang actively embraced them.

In the new year, three out of four major mainland directors have failed in their careers, giving Hong Kong films a strong opportunity to make a comeback.

Fortunately, there is a new director like Ning Hao to step up, otherwise it would be dominated by imported films and Hong Kong films.

The box office for [007] was also good, taking in 57 million in its first week. Apart from the main character being a bit ugly, the plot was more exciting and thrilling than the previous films.

Tian Xiaole is someone who can't stay idle. After staying at home for a few days, he went back to the company to oversee the later stages of [Hunting].

Editing a drama film is relatively easy; you just need to follow the storyboard. The main challenge is controlling the pacing of the plot, which tests the editor's skills.

Tian Xiaole gave a few instructions and reminded them of the precautions before heading to the special effects department.

It was still a bustling scene, with everyone busy at work.

He called the person in charge and asked him to arrange a five-star meal to reward the engineers who had been working overtime during this period.

After inspecting the area, we arrived at the floor of Leyu.com. Over this period of development, the original website has been divided into several sections.

The three sections, Leyu Blog, Leyu Novels, and Rotten Egg Movie Review Website, have been separated and each occupies two floors.

Tian Xiaole was a hands-off manager, delegating authority to Huang Jixin to develop and expand the territory; he only needed to grasp the general direction.

After taking a stroll, I went home.

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【Extreme Job】is in a bad situation. It was originally a box office hit during the Spring Festival, but in its second week of release, it only grossed 1.2 million yuan.

However, piracy on the market could not be stopped; in addition to domestic versions, there were also South Korean versions.

Xu Zheng's film "Love Transfer" reached a box office of ten million, but its potential has been exhausted.

"How do you plan to deal with the 'Painted Skin'?"

In the study, Tian Xiaole asked curiously.

Old Tian, ​​wearing his reading glasses, stopped writing; he was writing a cheat sheet about people.

"What do you recommend?"

The script was provided by Tian Xiaole, and Tian Zhuangzhuang also wanted to hear his opinion.

"Just don't change my script, and also, don't use actors from Huayi Brothers."

The directors of the fifth generation achieved great success in color and composition, but they all had a weakness: their commercial films were relatively weak in terms of plot.

The plots of Zhang Yimou's films have been a major source of criticism from audiences.

Director Chen needs no further introduction.

People like Gu Changwei are still stuck in the world of art films.

This is Lao Tian's first time directing a commercial film, and I'm worried that he might get carried away with his artsy tendencies and fill it with some vague and unrealistic things.

"Everyone outside says that anything produced by Xiao Le is a masterpiece. I won't revise the script, and I won't use any of Huayi's actors."

Old Tian nodded in agreement.

When it came to casting, Tian Xiaole thought for a moment and decided to cast Xia Bing since all the artists in her company were in the cast of "The Eight Hundred".

It's time to prepare for Zhao Liying's training.

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I can't keep giving up, I'll write another chapter later!
(End of this chapter)