Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Lu Chuan said that "The Hunt" being shortlisted for the Cannes International Film Festival was just good luck?

This is not something the media made up to create hype.

He really said it, and his words were sarcastic.

Of course, he didn't say it that way directly, but that's the gist of it.

The media did not misinterpret the story.

In summary, his failure to be shortlisted was due to bad luck, while Cheng Yuan's shortlisting was due to good luck.

Cheng Yuan still has a lot to learn.

Even geniuses need to learn, otherwise they'll become like the prodigy Zhong Yong (a child prodigy who failed to live up to his potential).

Cheng Yuan's answer was also widely reported by the media.

He didn't say whether his film's Cannes nomination was due to luck, but he did say it was because of the excellent teaching at the Beijing Film Academy.

Of course, this is not the most attention-grabbing aspect.

The most attention-grabbing part was Cheng Yuan's "unbelievable" statement that Lu Chuan, his senior at Beijing Film Academy, would never say such a thing.

When Lu Chuan questioned whether he had directed "Buried Alive," he said the same thing.

Then, she turned around and asked him, "Who do you think you are?"

Is this still "unbelievable"?

Yes, I just don't believe it!

They are alumni.

Cheng Yuan's move seemed to place him on a moral high ground.

Anyway, it makes it seem like Lu Chuan doesn't care about school friendship.

Whether the leaders of the Beijing Film Academy have any objections to Lu Chuan's actions is unknown.

I think so.

When you questioned Cheng Yuan, weren't you questioning the Beijing Film Academy?

If you say that Cheng Yuan's film being shortlisted for Cannes is just luck, then aren't you denying Cheng Yuan's ability and talent, and denying the teaching at Beijing Film Academy?

Do you really want to become a traitor to the Beijing Film Academy?

"Can't figure it out?"

Jiang Wen smiled and poured Cheng Yuan a glass of wine.

He liked to drink with Cheng Yuan.

Besides his obsession with "winning against Cheng Yuan," it was also related to his ability to get along well with Cheng Yuan.

"A person who isn't envied is mediocre," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "What's so hard to understand about that?"

What can't you figure out?

It was clearly something Lu Chuan was doing to Cheng Yuan.

There's nothing incomprehensible about this; it's just envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"Zhang Yimou and others are fifth-generation directors, Wang Xiaoshuai, Jia Zhangke and others are sixth-generation directors, and I'm sandwiched in between. You could call me a fifth-generation director or a sixth-generation director," Jiang Wen said. "But what about the younger directors? Some media outlets are now calling you a leading figure of the new generation of directors."

"He wants to be this leading figure?" Cheng Yuan said with a sneer. "He can't do it without me. As for me? I'm like you, I don't want to be defined as that generation of directors."

Jiang Wen smiled and nodded.

"Time is passing so slowly," Jiang Wen said. "These past two months feel longer than the past few years."

Cheng Yuan, however, smiled.

This old rascal can't wait.

"You can go to the relevant department and ask how much longer your ban on directing is," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "They might not even admit there's a ban."

"Never mind!" Jiang Wen shook his head and said, "I'll ask you again when you get back from Kansas City."

"Aren't you going?"

Cheng Yuan looked at Jiang Wen with some surprise.

"What would I do there?" Jiang Wen shook his head and said, "I'm just making a cameo appearance, not the lead role."

"Yes, Sister Yun," Cheng Yuan said. "Aren't you going with her?"

Jiang Wen did not answer, but looked at Zhou Yun instead.

The two of them hadn't discussed this beforehand.

When will "The Hunt" be released?

Jiang Wen then asked, "As for whether or not to go to Kansas, there's no rush right now."

June 1st.

The release date was set by Han Sanping, so Cheng Yuan naturally had no objections.

It's too early, that definitely won't work.

The film must premiere in Cannes.

It's too late. The Cannes hype has died down, and it's a case of losing more than you gain.

"Is your autograph session still not over?"

Jiang Wen nodded, naturally understanding the importance of choosing the right time for a movie's release.

"There's another show in Chongqing," Cheng Yuan said. "I'll go visit the set then."

What kind of visit is this?

That would naturally be "Crazy Stone".

Filming for this movie has already begun.

Cheng Yuan didn't go to Shancheng. Liu Yifei came back after filming wrapped up and invited him to dinner.

"You're treating?"

Cheng Yuan smiled and looked at Liu Yifei.

At this point, she seemed unaffected by the smear campaign online.

She even went on "Today's Talk" to clarify.

As for the results, opinions vary.

Once a lie is told, there will always be people who believe it.

Especially celebrity gossip.

"You're much richer than me now, so of course you're treating me," Liu Yifei said with a smile. "I'm giving you an opportunity. Out of 1.2 billion people, I'm only giving you this chance, so don't be ungrateful."

"It's on me," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "I'm richer than you now, so if we get together, does that mean I won't be considered a kept man?"

"Hmph, who wants to be with you?" Liu Yifei tilted her head back and said with a hint of arrogance, "Narcissistic."

Cheng Yuan just laughed it off.

This little girl definitely has feelings for him.

This kind of attraction is not one of the "three major illusions of men".

They don't say they're more than friends but not quite lovers anymore, but their relationship is definitely much better than that of ordinary classmates.

Liu Yifei isn't the type to be manipulative or scheming, and she wouldn't stoop to the level of keeping a sycophantic man.

She had concerns, but Cheng Yuan wasn't in a hurry.

He was afraid that if he acted hastily, he would make things worse.

Although each "confession" was tinged with a bit of joking, the other person could definitely sense the sincerity behind it.

"What would you like to eat?"

"hot pot!"

"Jincheng Hot Pot, or Shancheng Hot Pot?"

Is there a difference?

"One is the graceful school, the other is the bold school."

"What?"

"One is milder, the other is spicier."

"Did you eat something spicy?"

"The true flavor of Sichuan and Chongqing is right here in our area, don't you think?"

......

"Want to see a movie?"

After finishing the hot pot, Cheng Yuan looked at Liu Yifei.

"Okay," Liu Yifei said with a smile, "I wonder what movies are good to watch right now?"

Are there any good movies?

He only realized when he went to the cinema that he hadn't seen any of the movies currently showing.

Finally, they chose a romance film called "The Flower Girl".

It was starring Zhang Jingchu and Yin Xiaotian.

Cheng Yuan had never seen this movie in his previous life.

The selection of cinemas available now is far less than it was when Cheng Yuan was reborn.

Besides this movie, there's only one other patriotic film and one animated film.

"Have we booked the whole place?"

Liu Yifei was quite surprised to find that there were only the two of them in the theater when the movie was about to start.

"It's already a less popular release date, and now it's afternoon, not peak movie-going time."

Cheng Yuan couldn't help but give a reason.

That's fine too.

This film tells the story of Fengmei, a Yi ethnic minority bride who dares to break with tradition, and how her attempt to join the women's dragon dance team led by her groom, Along, leads to a series of conflicts and misunderstandings.

The movie is good, but it's likely to flop at the box office.

The film flopped not only because he booked the entire theater with just two tickets, but also because of the film itself.

There are probably also problems with the film's distribution.

I had never heard of it before my rebirth, and I still haven't heard of it now.

However, Cheng Yuan watched it with great interest.

Perhaps it's not important whether a movie is good or not, but who you watch it with is the most important thing.

What did you think of the actress's performance?

Liu Yifei looked at Cheng Yuan and asked.

"Not bad," Cheng Yuan said. "Why did you ask that?"

"Didn't you know she won Best Actress at this year's College Student Film Festival for this movie?" Liu Yifei said. "Oh, forget it, you didn't even attend this year's College Student Film Festival."