The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

As time goes by, Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle" and Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves" are both scheduled for release this December.

At the same time, Zhang Yimou was no longer satisfied with just holding screenings; he was also thinking of holding a premiere.

They also invited S.H.E., Dao Lang, and Zhang Xinzhe, among others, to be the performing guests at the premiere.

The audience and movie fans were very supportive, but it caused a huge uproar in the music scene.

After all, different circles are different. Even within the large entertainment circle, there are three smaller circles: film, television, and music. And each smaller circle has its own distinct social strata.

Dao Lang is indeed very popular now, but he comes from humble beginnings.

Those established and high-profile singers were practically bursting with jealousy when they learned that Dao Lang had been chosen by Zhang Yimou to be a guest performer at the premiere of "House of Flying Daggers".

From lyrics to aesthetics to class, every aspect of Dao Lang has been criticized by them.

"His songs completely lack aesthetic appeal; only migrant workers would listen to them!"

"Although his songs sell very well, we definitely can't outsell him, but his songs are just so corny..."

……

These people are so brainless that they only talk about comparing sales with their peers, but when their sales can't beat those of an ordinary person, they start saying that sales aren't the only factor.

It's true that whatever you say makes sense.

What's wrong with migrant workers? Did they eat your rice?

Lin Mo also logged into his alternate account and gave a "little red heart" to the post with the highest number of likes.

Fortunately, Zhang Yimou managed to persuade Dao Lang.

Furthermore, the global premiere of the film "House of Flying Daggers" has been officially scheduled for July 10th at the Kyoto Workers' Stadium.

The premiere broke with convention, laying out an exclusive red carpet to invite the audience to experience a star-like entrance ceremony.

Lines of Royal Police officers bearing the event logo stood on both sides of the red carpet, creating a solemn atmosphere.

At the entrance of the venue stands a giant poster measuring 24 meters wide and 17 meters high, and the pillars are decorated in the style of the Tang Dynasty. Together with a large screen that plays trailers, it creates a strong visual impact.

Lin Mo also "surprisingly" received an invitation to the premiere, and he even received two invitations.

One copy had Lin Mo's name written on it, while the other copy had a blank space for his name, clearly indicating that they wanted Lin Mo to write whatever he wanted.

"Xiao Mo, I never thought I would have the chance to attend Director Zhang's premiere."

Liu Yifei, who was riding in the same car as Lin Mo, looked exceptionally happy.

"I never expected your mother would actually agree to let you come."

Lin Mo wore a faint smile on his face, but in his heart he silently gave Liu Xiaoli a thumbs up.

Originally, when Lin Mo brought up the matter after Liu Yifei and her mother returned from taking their costume photos at Big Beard's place, he didn't have much hope that Liu's mother would agree. However, to his surprise, Liu Xiaoli was unusually agreeable.

He simply told her not to come back too late, which greatly surprised Lin Mo at the time.

Before long, staff members came over to inform Lin Mo that it was time to walk the red carpet.

Lin and Liu exchanged a smile.

"Let's go..."

As the car gradually came to a stop, Lin Mo was the first to get out.

The reporters standing on both sides of the red carpet instantly became excited. They were very familiar with Lin Mo, one of only two directors who had won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

However, Lin Mo himself is extremely low-key and has only given a handful of media interviews. So, the opportunity to let them take photos freely like today is naturally very precious.

"Director Lin, look here!"

"Director Lin, I'm a fan of yours..."

"Director Lin..."

……

Lin Mo waved to the reporters and fans around him and gave them a smile.

They then helped Liu Yifei, who was wearing a white dress and crystal high heels, out of the car.

The diamond necklace she wore around her neck, in particular, added to her ethereal beauty.

At this moment, the phrase "a perfect couple, a handsome man and a beautiful woman" seemed to take on a concrete form in the minds of those around them.

"Liu Yifei? Is that Liu Yifei?"

Why is Director Lin walking with the "Fairy Sister" (a nickname for a famous Chinese actress)?

"Holy crap! These two are probably up to something..."

"Are you crazy? Liu Yifei is filming Director Lin's movie right now! What's the big deal about these two appearing together?"

……

Ignoring the surrounding noise, Liu Yifei took Lin Mo's arm and walked onto the red carpet as if they were taking a normal stroll.

"Xiao Mo, do you think there will be rumors about us tomorrow?" Liu Yifei secretly asked Lin Mo as they walked the red carpet.

"Rumors? Only uncertain, scandalous news can be called rumors," Lin Mo replied with a smile as he walked.

"You mean, can something like ours... even be called a scandal?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei's face instantly flushed red with embarrassment.

"Get lost... I haven't agreed yet!"

"hehe…"

Seeing Liu Yifei's face turn bright red, Lin Mo managed to suppress the urge to pinch her cheeks.

After walking the red carpet, Lin Mo and Liu Yifei were led into the venue by staff who had been prepared in advance.

The interior of the main venue is decorated with 5000 meters of green gauze, adorned with handmade peony flowers, which both restores the aesthetics of the film and has fireproof function.

The stage also replicates the "Peony Pavilion" from the movie, combining traditional elements such as the Tang Dynasty's dome and lattice windows with modern projection technology, and recreating the splendor of the Tang Dynasty through blue-green tones and gold-brown color schemes.

The 40-meter-wide main curtain uses laser projection technology to display film stills and information about the main creators in a loop before the celebration begins.

"Wow! Zhang Yimou really went all out this time. This whole thing... it probably cost at least twenty or thirty million, right?"

Lin Mo felt as if he were Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.

He had never experienced anything like this before.

Liu Yifei tightened her embrace around Lin Mo, "Hehe... I believe you'll have your day too... Xiao Mo."

Lin Mo felt the warmth emanating from Liu Yifei and patted her little hand.

"I believe that day will come, and... it will be with you!"

……

With the help of the staff, Lin Mo and Liu Yifei quickly found their seats.

I also met many celebrities and big names from home and abroad during that time…

Featuring international superstar Catherine Battelle, as well as many well-known singers from the Chinese music scene, such as Li Zongsheng, Tong Ange, Zhang Xinzhe, Han Hong, Kelly Chen, Pu Shu, A-do, S.H.E., Twelve Girls Band, etc., it is truly a gathering of stars!

However, Lin Mo found it a bit strange that he didn't see many domestic directors and filmmakers.