Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Chapter 102 Invitation to Dinner by Yao Beina

Chen Yan was pulled over, completely bewildered. He had heard every word the reporter said, but the combination of them sounded terrifying.

Feng Xiaogang is speaking out for himself? What kind of new business warfare is this? Is he trying to smear his own reputation? He has no grievances.

Chen Yan went over and first looked at Feng Xiaogang, who was pressing down on his lips and looked pale.

He chuckled and said, "Then thank you, Director Feng, for thinking of speaking up for me when you yourself have received nothing."

Chen Yan's words were full of sarcasm.

As he spoke, Chen Yan actually nodded to Feng Xiaogang in acknowledgment.

Reporters below couldn't help but burst out laughing, and the cameramen didn't miss this big news either, their cameras practically smoking from exhaustion.

Click, click, click, a series of presses.

Feng Xiaogang's face grew even uglier.

Fortunately, some reporters at the scene remained calm and continued to press for answers: "Director Chen, were you prepared for the possibility of receiving an empty award before coming to the Golden Rooster Awards?"

Without hesitation, Chen Yan said very casually, "First of all, I have to say that I was not surprised or sad that I didn't win the Golden Rooster Award."

After all, the competition for domestic awards is fierce, while awards at international film festivals are much easier to win. I'll improve myself further next time and then try for the Golden Rooster Award.

As for when the challenge will be, don't ask.

"Hehehe..."

"Pfft..."

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"Director Chen's sarcasm was off the charts."

Feng Xiaogang was already losing face and started to walk forward, saying, "Excuse me, I have something to do..."

Seeing Feng Xiaogang about to leave, the reporters quickly stepped forward to ask one last question: "Director Feng, is there anything else you'd like to say about not winning the Golden Rooster Award this time?"

Feng Xiaogang shoved away the microphone that was almost shoved into his throat.

His eyes widened in anger, and he cursed, "What do I have to say? Wild boars can't stomach fine food! That's it!"

After speaking, he snatched the microphone that was blocking his way. The reporter didn't even have a good grip, and it fell to the ground with a "thud," emitting a busy signal.

Big news! During an interview at the Golden Rooster Awards, Feng Xiaogang bluntly stated that the judges were like wild boars that can't handle fine food.

Director Chen Yan humbly replied: It's still easier to win awards at international film festivals.

Chen Yan sneered. After this farce, the news would definitely be all over the place tomorrow. He then took Liu Yifei's hand and walked away from her on the other side.

When the reporters returned from Feng Xiaogang's place, they found that Chen Yan had already run away.

Now the rest of them stopped interviewing, and the reporter quickly found a place to start writing, hoping to grab the headlines.

Liu Yifei was ecstatic in the car, showing off the trophy shaped like a flying girl to Liu Xiaoli.

"Mom, look~" Liu Yifei raised her hands, making a gesture similar to that of a trophy.

Liu Xiaoli said helplessly, "Alright, alright, stop fooling around, we're in the car."

As she spoke, she took the trophy from her daughter's hands, gently rubbing her fingers on the base of the trophy where Liu Yifei's name was written, her delight evident in her expression.

She was delighted; of course she was happy that her daughter had won such a prestigious award.

"If you're this happy now, how will you win an Oscar later?" Chen Yan joked from the front.

"Oh?" Liu Yifei shrank back, her eyes sparkling.

But after thinking about it for a moment, she shook her head repeatedly: "I dare not think about that, I dare not think about it."

After saying that, he felt a bit arrogant and chuckled twice. What's wrong with him! He won a Hundred Flowers Award and he's already dreaming of an Oscar.

When I got home, I had dinner at the Liu family's house. Now the two families are practically inseparable.

Whenever Liu Xiaoli is in Beijing, Chen Yan comes over to freeload meals, never knowing what politeness is.

And there was another person at night, Shuchang. The two girls were now chatting away, oblivious to everything else.

Holding the trophy, he chattered on and on, then mentioned how Feng Xiaogang was harassed by reporters, and how Chen Yan fought back against the media. It was all so dramatic that Shu Chang was completely stunned.

Shu Chang looked regretful: "Oh dear! I should have gone too. Filming is nothing compared to the fun you guys have."

That's what she said, but she didn't dare to stop at all. Even if she rested for a few more days, her relatives would urge her to start filming again as soon as possible.

Liu Yifei, with a touch of masculine charm, put his arm around Shu Chang's shoulder: "Next time, next time we'll go together!"

Shuchang chuckled twice, "Okay!"

After being reminded by Chen Yan in the car, Liu Yifei sent a text message to Yao Beina, inviting her to have hot pot the next day.

"By the way, I made plans with Sister Beina for tomorrow. Do you want to come along? I'll introduce you to my good sister."

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Although both of them are Liu Yifei's friends, they have never actually met in person and are only names that Liu Yifei talks about.

"I—I don't have time." Shu Chang said with a sour face.

Liu Yifei hugged Shu Chang tighter into her arms again: "It's okay, we'll do it next time!"

Yao Beina is doing alright; Shu Chang has at least acted in several hit TV dramas, but Yao Beina hasn't appeared in the public eye yet.

She only gained attention after the musical "Jinsha" aired in 05, and it wasn't until 2013, after "The Voice of China" aired, that she truly broke into the mainstream.

But that was not long before she passed away.

Chen Yan still wanted to create a good relationship for Liu Yifei and make her a close friend, so he urged her to invite people over to meet as soon as he remembered it today.

Breast cancer is not an incurable cancer; it is relatively easy to treat if detected early.

After dinner, Shuchang unsurprisingly stayed overnight again.

But I had to get to the theater the next day.

The next day, Chen Yan came to pick up Liu Yifei. When the two arrived at the hot pot restaurant, Yao Beina had not yet arrived.

Chen Yan went out and ordered a few drinks. He didn't dare let Liu Yifei go now. Her face was as red as a nuclear bomb. If she got caught, the store would be surrounded by a horde of people in no time.

So today, Chen Yan also booked a private room so the three of them could have a quiet meal together, which was quite nice.

Upon seeing Yao Beina, Liu Yifei immediately stood up and hugged her.

"Sister Bella!"

Liu Yifei was both excited and thrilled to see her childhood friends again.

When Yao Beina arrived, she looked apologetic and could only pat Liu Yifei on the back and whisper, "Sorry, Qianqian, our mentor kept me talking about musicals for a while, and I almost arrived late."

"It's alright, it's alright!" Liu Yifei pulled her to sit down.

Liu Yifei handed a menu to Yao Beina and asked, "We only ordered some meat and hot pot base. What else would you like to eat?"

"Oh? We're Director Chen Yan, right? I saw the news today. He's really impressive."

As Yao Beina spoke, she casually checked off a few side dishes on the menu, acting as if she were not at all formal.

"Where is he? You told me you were going to bring him to meet me, and I'm a little nervous." This was also the first time Yao Beina had met someone of such high status in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, Liu Yifei told her that Chen Yan wanted to ask her to write a song, which made her even more nervous.

Liu Yifei glanced outside and replied, "He went out to buy drinks. Sister Beina, you can give the menu to the waiter. I won't go out; I'm afraid I'll be recognized and we won't be able to eat."

"Okay." Yao Beina took the things and walked out, closing the door. She immediately saw Chen Yan walking towards her.

Chen Yan called out hesitantly, "Yao Beina?"