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Chapter 191 A grand celebration banquet!

Once the news was confirmed, actresses in the industry stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Wang Luodan tolerated it; she's currently very popular and considered a top-tier actress.

Where did Zhao Liying come from, and how did she manage to get this opportunity?

Soon, people explained that she was the number one star on Leyu Search Star, signed with Xiaole Pictures, and had already played supporting roles in several movies.

Now, the actresses in the industry are even more resentful. How could a nobody like her get such an opportunity?

Signing with a good company makes all the difference!
Many people have started to have ideas, especially actors whose agency contracts are about to expire.

Xiao Le Pictures only has six artists under its umbrella. They have no shortage of film and television resources, no competitive pressure among themselves, and good development prospects, so they all started to have designs on the project.

Those top actresses and leading actors seem to have already envisioned Zhao Liying standing with them.

Many film and television companies and talent agencies compare their own actors with those of Xiaole Pictures.

Huang Bo and Tang Yan will star in "Night at the Museum," while Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying will soon join the cast of "The Purge."

Although Luo Jin has not starred in any Hollywood projects, the unexpected popularity of "Soldiers Sortie" and his current filming of "The Eight Hundred" will undoubtedly make him a top-tier actor in the future.

Suddenly, they realized the problem.

Unbeknownst to many, actors who sign with Xiaole Pictures are destined to become top-tier stars in the industry.

Among the younger generation of actors, only Liu Yifei can rival them.

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"Uncle Lu, what do you think about me signing with Xiaole Pictures? That way you won't have to go around looking for resources for me."

Jing Tian wasn't an ignorant little girl; she saw everything Lu Zhen did to help her become famous as quickly as possible.

Most importantly, this way she can see her brother Xiao Le often, now a newly crowned Palme d'Or winner and director.

This girl has excellent taste.

Jing Tian was already imagining the scene where he was seriously directing the film, and she was meticulously carrying it out, and the two of them were winning countless awards together.

The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards; she almost forgot Lu Zhen was there.

It truly proves the saying that every young girl dreams of love, and Jing Tian at this moment is the most accurate portrayal of that.

"cough.

"Tian Tian, ​​why would you think that?"

Lu Zhen panicked a little. Seeing the girl's infatuated look, he knew he couldn't stop her if she really wanted to leave.

If you fall into Tian Xiaole's den of thieves, there will be no turning back. You'd better play the family card quickly:
"What I've done for you is nothing, but what will happen to the company's employees if you leave?"
Many of them are recent college graduates; can you bear to see them unemployed?

"Oh yeah, I hadn't considered that."

Jing Tian was feeling down. After that last time, she thought her relationship could progress further, but Tian Xiaole suddenly became cold towards her.

"Don't worry, Tian Tian, ​​Wanda is preparing to set up a film and television company. We won't lack resources then, and we'll even be making movies in Hollywood..."

Lu Zhen solemnly assured him.

After the news spread, various media outlets camped out downstairs at Xiaole Pictures.

Chen Zhixi accepted the interview on behalf of the company.

A reporter asked:

"Director Chen, your company's artists have been appearing in Hollywood projects one after another. Do you plan to stay and develop your career in Hollywood like Gong Li did?"

"The company's artists will still focus on developing their careers in China. As for whether they will stay in Hollywood, that will depend on future arrangements."

"Director Chen, some netizens say that the movie 'The Purge' has extremely distorted values."

Will starring in this type of film damage the image of Chinese people?

Chen Zhixi had done her homework and guessed that reporters would definitely bring it up, so she asked in a serious tone:

"I'd like to ask you, what is the general image of Chinese people abroad?"

Before the reporter could answer, Chen Zhixi continued:
"Do you think that as long as overseas Chinese or people of Chinese descent are humble, reserved, and modest, they will be respected?"

Many reporters nodded in agreement, holding the same view that there couldn't be anything wrong with communicating with people in this way!

Seeing the reporter's reaction, Chen Zhixi shook her head and said firmly:

"If you all think that way, then you are very wrong. What we consider to be humility and modesty is precisely a sign of weakness and incompetence abroad."

Therefore, I think it's great that Chinese actors are in this movie. It breaks down these stereotypes and reminds us how Chinatown came to be.

After Chen Zhixi finished speaking, she ended the interview and turned to walk into the company.

A group of reporters behind me were shouting at the top of their lungs, some even with a questioning tone, but they were all stopped by security.

"Director Chen, everyone says the air abroad is sweet, is it really as bad as you say?"

"Director Chen, I have another question..."

The interview quickly spread throughout the film and television industry.

Chen Zhixi's words were reported verbatim, and were also mentioned in social news.

The headlines on all the major portal websites are all about this.

"According to the released information, the 'Purge' continues the theme of bloody slaughter from its predecessors..."

"Two more actors from Xiaole Pictures are going overseas to star in the sequel to a Hollywood blockbuster movie."

Does Chen Zhixi, the director of Xiaole Pictures, have significant prejudices against the living conditions of overseas Chinese?

Chen Zhixi's answer was a bit off-topic, but the focus was quickly shifted to entertainment news, which is what people love to talk about most.

With the "Four Little Flowers" (a group of four popular actresses) and "Two Bings" (referring to two actresses surnamed Bing and Bingbing) enjoying a strong momentum of development, some netizens have suggested selecting a new generation of "Four Little Flowers".

Immediately, someone countered that the actresses are in their prime, and the time gap is too short, so there's no need to hold a selection now.

These things are being discussed online, especially by Zhao Liying, a newcomer who has just emerged.

"The biggest role Zhao Liying has ever played was the second female lead in 'A Battle of Wits,' but I never expected her to act in a Hollywood movie!"

"She's so lucky. She signed with a great company, and her career is going much smoother than most people's."

"This is going to be interesting. There are only so many resources in the industry. As newcomers rise to prominence, some veterans will fall behind..."

In just two days, many brands began to bet on Zhao Liying, wanting to sign her as the spokesperson before she became a big star.

The agent assigned to her wasn't stupid either; he picked out several well-known brands and signed a two-year contract.

Given the company's resources and its emphasis on Zhao Liying, the price is estimated to be several times higher in two years.

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8 number.

China Film Group announced the guest list for the celebration banquet a day in advance.

Those actors who didn't receive an invitation but still wanted to attend were pulling strings and using back channels to try and get the most prestigious attendance in the industry.

Someone did approach Tian Xiaole, and after some consideration, gave Li Xiaolu, Yang Mi, and a few others a chance.

He refused all invitations from people he wasn't familiar with, or whose status was too low, including second-generation stars and those asking for invitations from juniors.

The number of guests today is not large, but they are all film and television company owners, industry veterans, famous directors, and A-list actors and stars.

Focus on quality, not quantity.

The celebration banquet and the premiere are being held together, so today will probably be a busy day.

Tian Xiaole was at home, and three generations of the family ate a casual meal around the dining table. Old Tian had left the film crew to come back.

"It's almost time, let's go."

Old Tian was getting impatient; he had fantasized about this scene countless times, and he never expected it to actually happen.

"Let's go then."

Tian Xiaole didn't dawdle, and the old lady had been looking forward to it for a long time; this was her eldest grandson's coronation ceremony.

The three got into the van and drove to the event that had been the most talked-about topic in the entertainment industry in recent days and that everyone in the industry was eager to attend.

At the State Guesthouse, a red carpet over 100 meters long was laid out outside, and reporters from both sides of the street and Hong Kong and Macao stood on both sides.

A large number of movie fans gathered outside.

Starting at 10 a.m., directors and actors began to walk the red carpet.

Every actor dressed up carefully and took this opportunity very seriously.

After all, judging from the announced guests, being able to make friends with even one or two of them could be one's biggest network of contacts.

The artists from Xiaole Pictures made a grand appearance, dressed to the nines, immediately setting the mood and creating a truly eye-catching spectacle.

Tang Yan showed off her beautiful back and legs, much to the delight of the reporters. The camera shutters clicked incessantly.

The cast and crew of "Painted Skin" walked the red carpet.

Fan Binbin wore a pink floral wreath and a tulle dress covered with blooming flowers, looking like a flower fairy.

Hu Jun and Yan Dancheng, who were beside him, became mere foils.

Liu Yifei, who came from "The Forbidden Kingdom", wore a pink dress, carried a small handbag, and wore high heels, exuding youthful energy.

Also appearing was Li Binbin, wearing a black off-shoulder sleeveless dress; his wheat-colored skin added a unique beauty.

Having proactively requested an invitation, Cheng Long, as usual, wore a Tang suit and frequently waved to both sides of the red carpet.

Gong Li came from Hollywood, wearing an off-the-shoulder deep V-neck dress, along with a set of black earrings and a necklace, clearly taking this red carpet event very seriously.

Liu Ye, Jiang Wu, Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Ziyi, Gao Yuanyuan, and others also attended in their finest attire, trying their best to showcase themselves.

Chen Kaige and his wife, along with Arthur, walked down the red carpet with beaming smiles.

The family appeared happy and content in the reporter's lens.

Zhang Yimou, who was busy with the Olympic opening ceremony, also took time out of his schedule to attend.

Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Jia Zhangke, Wei Jianxin, Gu Changwei, Wang Quan'an... walked the red carpet one after another.

Everyone had different thoughts, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy. This was the Palme d'Or!
When Lu Zhen saw a group of famous directors walking on the red carpet, his eyes lit up, and he was already thinking about how to build a relationship with them.

Standing next to him, Jing Tian wore exquisite makeup and a white belted dress, looking very sweet.

Wang Changtian, Yang Shoucheng, Ye Ning, Yu Dong, Wu Kebo, Wang Jinghua...

They walked down the red carpet, either alone or in a group.

"Chairman Yang, have you noticed that the Wang brothers don't seem to be here?"

"It seems that Director Tian has a lot of opinions about them, but it's a good thing for us, as it means one less competitor."

On the red carpet, Wang Changtian and Yang Shoucheng chatted quietly, both with smiles on their faces.

Huayi was excluded, which meant they could get a larger share, so they were naturally happy to see that happen.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Huijun led a group of professors and department heads from the Beijing Film Academy to the stage.

The film "The Hunt" earned Tian Xiaole, a graduate student, the Palme d'Or, and Wang Jinsong, a vice dean, the Best Actor award.

These are all the teaching achievements of Beijing Film Academy, which are written in the report and will be featured on the first page of next year's admissions brochure.

The banner at the school gate has been there for half a month, and they still haven't taken it down.

When passing students look up and see this, their faces light up with pride.

Han Sanping led the officials onto the red carpet, walking quickly without lingering.

All the invited guests were present, and none were absent or made excuses without a valid reason.

A minivan slowly pulled up beside the red carpet.

The car door opened, and Tian Xiaole stepped out.

Upon reaching the back door, they helped the elderly woman out of the car, while Lao Tian got out from the other side.

"Wow, Tian Zhuangzhuang won the Golden Lion, and Tian Xiaole won the Palme d'Or. Aren't they definitely a director's elite family?"

"A family of directors is a more accurate description; don't forget the first generation of film studio directors as well."

The reporters chatted casually while raising their cameras and snapping photos in quick succession.

Amidst the flashing lights, the shouts of fans, and the introductions by red carpet host Liu Yan.

Tian Xiaole, Lao Tian, ​​and the old lady, the absolute protagonists of today, walked down the red carpet together.

"The host family of the victory celebration banquet has arrived."

Tian Xiaole nodded to Liu Yan, left his autograph, and walked directly into the venue.

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Han Sanping had clearly put in a lot of effort; the state guesthouse was decorated in a festive style, with elements related to hunting visible everywhere.

The three generations of Tian Xiaole's family walked into the venue, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

I don't know who started clapping first, but then everyone else joined in.

A thunderous applause erupted, accompanied by whistles and cheers.

The guests stood on both sides of the aisle, watching Tian Xiaole, who had achieved so much at such a young age.

At least on the surface, they all paid tribute to him!
What they're really thinking, I don't know.

Anyway, judging from Feng Xiaogang's expression, there was envy, but even more so, jealousy.

Tian Xiaole smiled and nodded to both sides repeatedly, helping the old lady walk towards the main table.

The closer the seat is to the front, the higher the status and position.

The actors and celebrities present today just watched as Tian Xiaole walked past them.

The female celebrity stared at Tian Xiaole's back as if she were eyeing a piece of Tang Sanzang's flesh.

She already fantasized that as long as she latched onto this powerful figure, Hollywood would be beckoning to her.

A group of male actors felt a mixture of envy and jealousy, and a thought involuntarily flashed through their minds:

"A man should be like this..."

"Director Yu, Lao Tian, ​​Xiao Le."

The people sitting on either side of the main table were all big shots, at the very least the top executives of companies and film studio directors. When they saw the three of them arrive, they all came over to greet them.

The old lady was in good spirits, smiling and waving her hand as she agreed to everything.

They remember very clearly who grew up in that compound and whose father was whom.

When they bring up embarrassing stories from their childhood, they repeatedly beg for forgiveness, because they are now grandfathers.

"Feiyu looks clever, just like Xiaokai when he was little. He was very mischievous. I remember he even broke someone's window."

The old lady stroked Arthur's watermelon-shaped head and talked about the embarrassing things Director Chen did when he was young.

The people around him burst into laughter. Only this person dared to tease this self-important director.

"Please spare me, sir."

Director Chen smiled wryly, clasped his hands together in a gesture of pleading, knowing that if he continued, his aloof intellectual persona would crumble.

When he first graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, he was assigned to the Children's Film Studio and worked under the old lady.

Everyone took their seats, and Xie Nan was the host of the event.

According to the procedure, a celebration banquet will be held first.

To celebrate the great success of "The Hunt" at the Cannes Film Festival, which not only won the Best Actor award but also the second Palme d'Or for a Chinese-language film.

With Xie Nan's introduction, the creators of "The Hunt" came to the stage and displayed the trophies and certificates they had prepared.

For the vast majority of people present, it was the first time they had seen this trophy, which represents the highest level of film art, up close.

As everyone tried to get a closer look, Chen Kaige's lips curled into a slight smile. He himself would often take out the statue he had won to look at, using it as a reminder not to be arrogant or complacent...

After the presentation, Han Sanping personally pushed out a three-tiered cake, the top of which was designed in the shape of a trophy.

"Are you satisfied?" Han Sanping asked, seeking praise.

"Yes, I'm satisfied."

Tian Xiaole smiled and nodded, took the microphone from Xie Nan, and said a few opening remarks.

First, I want to thank my family; second, I want to thank my school; and finally, I want to thank the country for nurturing me…

Amidst the applause, Tian Xiaole cut the cake, giving the first piece to the old lady, who beamed with joy.

Next up was the cultural performance.

Han Hong, Sun Nan, Han Lei, Na Ying, and others performed their respective signature songs.

Several dance troupes from the capital also presented wonderful performances.

Jay Chou, whom Tian Xiaole invited, also sang several Chinese-style songs.

The whole process turned into a small gala, except that the audience consisted of very important figures in the Chinese film industry.

After the performance, it was time for the cocktail party.

(End of this chapter)