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The Golden Rooster Awards registration has begun again this year.

As expected, an invitation was sent to Tian Xiaole, but he declined, saying that "Pacific Rim" was a commercial film and did not meet the criteria for award selection.

Immediately afterwards, the Beijing Film Academy called, and Zhang Huijun advised Tian Xiaole to bring his film to the competition.

"This film is your graduation project, so you should at least win some awards to add some prestige to it."

"Uncle Zhang, are you sure the film will win an award? I've seen the jury members, and only one of them is a university professor."

As the president of Beijing Film Academy, it's normal for Zhang Huijun to want to add some honors, but the tastes of those old men at the Golden Rooster Awards often lead them to win awards on niche themes in order to show their uniqueness.

"Xiao Le, don't forget, you're the Palme d'Or director. They'd be overjoyed if you participated in the selection."

When Tian Xiaole heard Zhang Huijun's words, he was silent for a moment. It sounded sarcastic, but it was the truth.

He has the achievements, and as for qualifications, he has impeccable credentials, with three generations of his family having served as directors.

It's simply because he's too young, which makes some people feel unbalanced.

But Tian Xiaole still refused; after all, he was a Palme d'Or-winning director.

No matter how bad or terrible the Golden Rooster Awards are, they will never award the Best Film award to a commercial film.

To go and carry a sedan chair for someone—what else is that but being a spineless scoundrel?

Just as I hung up the call with Zhang Huijun, my phone rang again. It was Han Sanping calling.

Knowing what he's going to say, explain the implications beforehand.

"I was being inconsiderate. With your current status, not winning a big prize would be beneath you."

Han Sanping then realized that he had often forgotten that Tian Xiaole was a Palme d'Or-winning director.

He probably felt uncomfortable without Director Chen's haughty and condescending attitude.

"Uncle Han, we don't plan to go to the Golden Rooster Awards, but we can register for the Huabiao Awards under the name of China Film Group."

Han Sanping was very happy; the reason he called was because he wanted to go to the film festival to win awards.

All of this is for political achievements.

"Good good."

Han Sanping slapped his thigh with joy, noting that the Huabiao Awards were far more politically motivated than the Golden Rooster Awards.

He changed the subject and said, "Xiao Le, of the two scripts submitted for review, is 'Shoplifters' your next project?"

"Yes, it's an art film, and it's going to be shown at a film festival."

"Winning the prize is great, but what about the prize allocation..."

"Let's wait until the script is approved before we talk about it."

Tian Xiaole didn't intend to keep it all to herself, but this time she wouldn't share too much of her portion.

Given his current status and position, even if he doesn't invest, he should still get half the share.

Tian Xiaole continued to select actors, and many veteran actors met the requirements of the roles.

Four candidates have been chosen to be the grandmother.

Lü Zhong, Cao Cuifen, Lu Yuan, and Gui Yalei are all actresses who specialize in playing elderly women.

When Tian Xiaole was considering who to choose, a thought suddenly struck her: why go to the long way around when the answer is right here?

There's an old lady at home, why look for her outside?

Thinking of this, Tian Xiaole put away the resume on the table and went to find the old lady who was playing with Cong's granddaughter to see if she was interested.

"Grandma is busy."

Tian Xiaole greeted him in a flattering manner.

"Don't bother us, grandparents and grandchildren, unless it's absolutely necessary."

The old lady didn't give her a friendly look, and every time Tian Xiaole appeared, her "favorite" would betray her.

As expected, Xiao Tianxin looked at her father and opened her arms for a hug.

"Daddy, hug me!"

Tian Xiaole smiled, squatted down and opened her arms, waiting for Xiao Tianxin to rush up to her, and didn't forget to tell her purpose.

"Grandma, I'm planning to make an art film, and there's a role that would be perfect for you."

"Oh, you want Grandma to play the role of Li Shi?"

Tang Yan had read the script and knew the role Tian Xiaole was talking about. She carefully examined the old lady, nodded earnestly, and said:
"Grandma, that role suits you quite well, you might want to consider it."

They didn't consider whether the elderly woman could handle such intense filming.

He was very healthy, with a rosy complexion and a loud voice; he didn't look like an eighty-year-old at all.

Since you've both said so, then I'll grant your wish.

"Grandma, you have to teach me acting. The lead actress is Gong Li, and I don't want to lose too badly."

Tang Yan knew how to coax people; she grabbed her great-grandmother's hand and started acting cute and charming.

"Okay~"

The old lady laughed heartily. She was naturally happy to be able to indulge in acting, especially since she was acting alongside a group of talented actors.

Tang Yan looked at the babbling little Tian Xin and had a sudden idea:
"Brother Le, what do you think about having Tian Xin play the little girl in the script?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Tian Xiaole paused, glanced at the restless little Tian Xin in her arms, and shook her head, rejecting the idea.

"He's too young and his personality doesn't fit the character."

In the script, the little girl is found, and she is introverted, shy, afraid of strangers, and doesn't like to talk.

Xiao Tianxin looks like a mischievous devil, which is very unsuitable for her.

Tian Xiaole didn't want to suppress her natural instincts in order to play the role well.

As for the choice of the little boy, he has already made a decision.

Child actors are the most unpredictable, and Arthur, who I worked with on [The Hunt], would be a good fit.

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On the other hand, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong, a married couple, are usually inseparable.

But since the film "The Founding of a Republic" didn't need her as Director Chen's exclusive producer, she stayed home taking care of her children.

buzzing...

When Chen Hong saw that it was Tian Xiaole calling, her hand trembled slightly, knowing that her Uncle Chen wasn't home...

"Hey, Xiao Le?"

"Sister Hong, do you have time to come out and chat?"

really.

This Tian Xiaole wanted to take advantage of someone's misfortune.

Should I say yes or no?

I'm so conflicted!

I am a virtuous wife and loving mother.

However, I still miss it quite a bit.

Not only are the techniques good, but I also enjoy the feeling of sneaking around.

It was quite exciting.

Then I heard someone on the other end of the phone say, "I have a role in a movie that's quite suitable for Arthur."

Chen Hong snapped out of her reverie, her cheeks burning red.

What's wrong with me?
I was about to agree just now.

"Hey, Sister Hong, are you listening?"

"Oh, I'm listening. Send me the address."

Chen Hong came to her senses and said.

I started to feel hopeful.

I hope Tian Xiaole is an honest person, but I also don't want him to be too boring.

She was disappointed when she saw the address she received.

His forehead was covered in question marks.

Why is this a coffee shop instead of a hotel?!
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"Sister Hong, you don't seem to have changed at all. You're still so young and beautiful."

When Tian Xiaole saw that Chen Hong didn't bring her assistant, he made a few flippant remarks.

As for what might happen next?
Looking at her figure, which was gradually going out of shape, I really couldn't muster any interest.

Chen Hong smiled; no woman can resist being complimented on her beauty.

"What would you like to drink? It's on me."

"Coffee will do."

Tian Xiaole perfectly demonstrated that a woman who has been conquered will have even upward-sloping crow's feet around her eyes. Chen Hong took a sip of coffee, her lips still covered in cream foam; she didn't treat Tian Xiaole like an outsider.

She licked her lips with the tip of her tongue, staring at Tian Xiaole with a coquettish look in her eyes; she was burning with desire.

Tian Xiaole swallowed hard and took a sip of coffee to calm her temper.

Even a modified Bentley is still a Bentley!

But remembering that this was Chaoyang District, he suppressed that urge to act.

Getting caught messing around with women is no big deal; netizens will inevitably say something like, "A man who isn't a womanizer in his youth is a wasted youth."

Besides, it's a bargain for them, as they've gained Tian Xiaole's favor.

But if this person is an aunt, then it doesn't make sense.

Even if one achieves great success, one will still be criticized for having an undesirable obsession with morality.

Tian Xiaole took out the script and handed it over: "Sister Hong, take a look. Arthur plays the role of A Xiang."

Disappointed that she didn't respond, Chen Hong took the script and started reading.

As Director Chen's exclusive producer, he can tell whether a script is good or bad just by glancing at it a few times.

They quickly became engrossed in the story.

Tian Xiaole didn't bother her and sent a text message to Gong Li instead.

Normally, acting offers are first made by contacting an agent, but that's a process that only ordinary celebrities follow.

After a long silence, Chen Hong closed the script and paused before saying, "Xiao Le, you're so talented! You wrote such a deeply moving script. Are you going to a film festival again?"

"Yes, it's intended for winning the lottery."

Tian Xiaole smiled but didn't elaborate.

But in Chen Hong's eyes, that smile was full of unrestrained arrogance and confidence.

I once saw it on Director Chen's face, but it has completely disappeared over time.

“Arthur would be overjoyed for days if he knew he could still act in your movies.”

"I'm looking forward to it too." Tian Xiaole smiled as she thought of that kid Arthur.

At first I was quite afraid of him, but we gradually got along well.

The two chatted for a while, then Chen Hong suddenly changed the subject:
"Xiao Le, you promised to write a script for your Uncle Chen."

"Oh, I didn't agree to that, did I?"

Chen Hong stood up, leaned over the table, and whispered something in Tian Xiaole's ear.

"Of course you did. You agreed to it one night."

Tian Xiaole glanced down and noticed the bright red lining under the loose collar of her shirt.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming ambiguous, Tian Xiaole's phone rang.

"cough~"

Tian Xiaole coughed lightly: "I'll take this call."

"Hey, Sister Li."

"Xiao Le, you finally remembered your sister. I'll be in the capital in a couple of days, and we'll talk in detail then."

"Okay, see you then."

"You've cast Gong Li as the female lead?"

Seeing Tian Xiaole hang up the phone, Chen Hong asked this question.

"Yes, she's a good fit, isn't she?"

"really."

Chen Hong nodded. Her charm was interrupted, and she lost interest in having a fever.

They have to save face, no matter what.

Looking at my middle and index fingernails, they should be trimmed too.

After leaving the coffee shop, Tian Xiaole and Chen Hong parted ways and got into their respective vans.

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Tian Xiaole thought it was just an ordinary meeting, but to his surprise, news of his meeting with Chen Hong appeared online the next day.

It was featured prominently on the Southern Metropolis Daily's webpage.

"Director Tian Xiaole had a secret rendezvous with actress Chen Hong, who is also Chen's wife..."

Sina.com did not miss this opportunity, but its report was rather vague and subtle.

"A director and an actress met alone in a coffee shop..."

When Tian Xiaole saw the news, she broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, she had amazing willpower yesterday and resisted the temptation.

Are paparazzi these days so secretive about following people?
Thinking about it now, I still feel a bit scared.

This time it was paparazzi, but what if next time it's someone with ill intentions?
Just a few years ago, an actor was kidnapped.

Tian Xiaole called Chen Zhixi and asked her to recruit security personnel, prioritizing those with clean family backgrounds and who could keep quiet.

After he finished explaining, I looked closely at the news headlines, and they were all aimed at ruining his reputation.

This Southern Metropolis Daily is really ruthless; they practically said: Tian Xiaole is having an affair with his aunt.

Chen Hong on the other side panicked even more, thinking that her previous dirty secrets had been exposed.

I breathed a sigh of relief after reading the news headline.

Thinking back to the itching I felt yesterday, I slapped myself. Luckily, Tian Xiaole has good self-control, otherwise today's headline would be the most explosive news in the entertainment industry of the 20th century.

She called Tian Xiaole, worried that if the rumors were allowed to continue, even falsehoods would become reality.

Director Chen, who is working on the set of "The Founding of a Republic," has already called to inquire.

"Xiao Le, can we release the script that invited Arthur to act in?"

“Sister Hong, if you want to announce my new drama to divert netizens’ attention, then I have no problem with that.”

Since Chen Hong has actively clarified the situation, Tian Xiaole is naturally happy to have some peace and quiet. Arguing with the newspapers is not in line with his status as a Palme d'Or-winning director.

Chen Hong responded quickly, posting a blog post and pictures on her Leyu Weibo account.

"I'm delighted to receive this invitation again. Arthur will be starring in Director Tian's new film..."

The released image is the cover of the script for "Shoplifters".

The clarification on Weibo worked; everyone in the film and television industry turned their attention to Tian Xiaole's new drama.

The online discussion revolved around the movie's title.

"Judging from the title, it should be an art film, right?"

"Director Tian is aiming for another award."

"Definitely. We've already conquered the Cannes Film Festival, the hardest of the three major European awards, so we're definitely aiming for the Grand Slam."

Tian Xiaole's phone kept ringing, all from people asking about roles or inquiring about investments.

After a two-year hiatus, they are once again vying for a spot in the three major European film festivals. Actors are eager to seize this opportunity, hoping to win Best Actor or Best Actress awards.

For investors, the return is even more direct: winning awards at film festivals can yield returns several times or even ten times the initial investment.

All of this is because Tian Xiaole has never returned empty-handed from winning an award.

Upon arriving in the capital, Gong Li hurriedly arranged to meet Tian Xiaole.

When the project was exposed, she couldn't help but feel a little anxious, despite her absolute confidence in herself.

Having just been secretly photographed, Tian Xiaole doesn't plan to meet anyone privately until security is in place.

So he invited her to his home.

Gong Li brought a gift when she came; it was for the old lady.

I was surprised when I saw Xiaotian Xin, but after learning that she was Tian Xiaole's child, I laughed and scolded her:
"No director is any good. They've already had children, but they haven't even given them a proper title."

"Sister Li, why don't you look at the script first?"

Tian Xiaole smiled awkwardly and did not refute her words. It was normal for her to have some prejudice against the directing industry after being deeply hurt by Zhang Yimou.

"Xiao Tianxin, Auntie will bring you a gift next time."

"Thank you, aunt."

The little guy has a sweet tongue, which made Gong Li beam with delight, exclaiming how adorable her little baby is.

In the study.

After reading the script, Gong Li immediately decided to participate.

Tian Xiaole provided the script and directed it himself; she had long wanted to collaborate with him.

As for the sex scenes, they weren't even considered particularly explicit. (End of Chapter)