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

The press conference for "Cell Phone" was far less grand than that for "Hero," but it was still sophisticated and professional.

A red carpet was specially laid out at the entrance, and the media were invited to take photos.

Chen Yan watched as Feng Xiaogang smiled broadly throughout the film, clearly beaming with pride. He knew that after this film, Feng Xiaogang would have one foot in the club of directors with earnings exceeding 100 million yuan.

It was his next film, "A World Without Thieves," that truly solidified his position as a director in the industry's "hundred-million-yuan club."

Chen Yan wasn't prepared to embarrass Feng Xiaogang in public today, but only if Feng Xiaogang didn't attack him.

Chen Yan accompanied Liu Yifei down the red carpet, made a token gesture, and then quickly made way for the media to take pictures of Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's outfit today was chosen by Chen Yan. The white pearlescent dress was understated yet luxurious, and the exposed half of her calves was fair, slender, and long, making her look like an adorable human Barbie doll.

"Yifei, look here!"

"Here, here."

Liu Yifei had gained some experience in taking photos, calmly responding to the urging from various photographers, constantly changing angles, and maintaining a proper and generous smile.

After they got off the bus, she took Chen Yan's hand and whispered, "Taking photos is so tiring, my face is stiff from smiling so much."

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow: "This is the treatment a popular actress should receive." The stage was cleared just now, and all the cameras were focused on Liu Yifei for six minutes.

"And we were relatively okay here, those guys didn't keep flashing their cameras at you." You know, the cameras from Peninsula Entertainment are usually aimed right in the face of the celebrities.

Liu Yifei frowned: "How can I take good photos if I'm constantly being flashed by the camera? My eyes are going to go blind!"

Chen Yan flicked his nose with her hand: "Those bad guys just want to take ugly photos of you celebrities to gain popularity, it's on purpose."

Liu Yifei suddenly realized, "Ah, so that's how it is! They're so mean!"

Chen Yan pulled Liu Yifei closer to him: "That's right, it's too dangerous outside. You should stay by my side. I'm pretty fierce, and no one will dare to mess with me."

Liu Yifei nodded obediently.

Unexpectedly, after walking only a few steps, I ran into a well-known "Third Sister" in the industry, a legendary fanatic of married men.

Gao Yuanyuan linked arms with Teng Huatao and chatted warmly with the CEO of Huayi while standing.

And right next to the CEO of Huayi was the stunning Fan Bingbing.

Chen Yan scoffed. Although Fan Bingbing might look like the type who couldn't sit still, in fact, Gao Yuanyuan was the one who appeared calm on the outside but had a turbulent inner world.

Since we've already collided, it wouldn't be right not to say anything.

Chen Yan led Liu Yifei forward to greet her, but deliberately stood a little further away from Gao Yuanyuan, so that Liu Yifei would keep her apart from Gao Yuanyuan.

"Mr. Wang, Director Teng."

Wang Zhonglei eagerly stood between the two and introduced them: "Hey, Director Teng, let me introduce you. This is Chen Yan, who's been very popular lately. Is this your first time meeting?"

Teng Huatao smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Chen Yan: "I have long heard of Director Chen's great name, but I have never had the chance to meet him. Today, I see that he is indeed young."

Chen Yan politely stepped forward to return the handshake.

"Director Teng is a senior, we still have a long way to go to catch up." Chen Yan was happy to give him some face, that's just how this industry is.

If you respect me, I will respect you; if you praise me, I will praise you back; if you trample on me, I will trample you to death.

Then Teng Huatao pulled Gao Yuanyuan over and said gently, "Yuanyuan, come here and greet Director Chen. You might work with Director Chen in the future."

Gao Yuanyuan actually saw Chen Yan and Liu Yifei as soon as they appeared on the red carpet, but her current persona and personality don't allow her to strike up a conversation first.

Now that someone was formally introducing them, Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed and took two steps forward, wanting to shake hands with Chen Yan.

Chen Yan casually put his arm around Liu Yifei, blocking Gao Yuanyuan's hand.

Chen Yan said with a smile, "Hehe, right, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. This is Yi Fei, who is now the only signed artist in my company and my leading lady."

In the end, Liu Yifei awkwardly shook hands with Gao Yuanyuan.

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and said, "Sister Yuanyuan, I've seen your performance in 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,' you acted so well."

Gao Yuanyuan gave a stiff smile and replied, "Really? Hehe, your performance in 'Heartbreak' was also very good."

Chen Yan overheard her and felt that she was being sarcastic. "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is a TV series, how can it be compared to "Heartbreak"? She really dared to say that.

And so, a CEO and two directors on the side started to steer the conversation toward box office predictions for "Cellphone".

Gao Yuanyuan could only chat with Liu Yifei about things on set, and Liu Yifei actually took the opportunity to ask her for advice on acting.

Chen Yan chatted with the other person for a few minutes, then turned to check if the silly girl had been led astray.

Gao Yuanyuan was a little anxious, but Liu Yifei still enthusiastically pulled her aside to talk about "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and asked her what her next project would be.

Chen Yan found it amusing. Liu Yifei's arrival was purely accidental. Gao Yuanyuan was frantic; she hadn't come here to have a heart-to-heart talk with this young actress.

"Director Chen, what are you laughing at?" Wang Zhonglei asked, somewhat puzzled.

Teng Huatao suddenly blurted out, "Does Director Chen think that 'Cellphone' won't reach 4 million at the box office?"

Chen Yan glanced at Teng Huatao. Why do people in this circle always seem to be good at stirring up trouble?

I wasn't even laughing at this, okay? Who cares how much box office revenue this movie will get?

No, quite the opposite.

Chen Yan raised his eyelids slightly and said decisively, "I think the box office for the mobile phone will definitely exceed 4 million."

Wang Zhonglei immediately grinned so hard his eye wrinkles popped out. "Oh, that's really thanks to Director Chen's auspicious words."

It's worth noting that the box office revenue for the movie "Cell Phone" has almost covered the investment costs, so the remaining box office revenue is pure profit, and of course, the higher the better.

Then Wang Zhonglei started to fantasize about how if the box office really exceeded 4 million, he would definitely throw another celebration banquet and invite everyone to get together.

Chen Yan glared at Teng Huatao with annoyance. He hadn't even cleaned up his own mess, yet he had just set a trap for him. What a shameless person.

Third Sister may have made some mistakes, but the bigger problem lies with Teng Huatao.

He already had a respectable girlfriend, Liu Zi, before filming, but before they broke up, he used the filming as an excuse to get involved with Gao Yuanyuan, playing both sides.

He pulled off this whole thing, even skirting the line by going back to Gao Yuanyuan after breaking up with Liu Zi.

"Yifei, let's go." Chen Yan felt it was best not to let her stay in contact with unhealthy people for too long.

"Oh." Liu Yifei greeted everyone politely and then quickly followed, looking like Chen Yan's little shadow from afar.

Gao Yuanyuan stared at their backs for two seconds, stunned, before a strong arm wrapped around her waist.

"Yuanyuan, let's go too." Teng Huatao was in a fit of rage. He got angry when he saw Gao Yuanyuan cross her legs when she went up to greet Chen Yan.

Doesn't she know what she's thinking? Every time she has any wicked thoughts, she acts like this.

Are you so impatient to see a young director who is more talented than yourself?

Seeing that Teng Huatao seemed angry, Gao Yuanyuan quickly took his hand and pulled it to her chest.

A soft touch came close, and Gao Yuanyuan looked at him tenderly, which calmed Teng Huatao's anger somewhat.

"Okay, let's go." Teng Huatao rubbed against him forcefully, and his displeasure disappeared completely.

Wang Zhonglei, watching from the side, found it amusing. "Bingbing, come on, the press conference is about to start, we should go in."

Fan Bingbing couldn't help but envy Chen Yan and Liu Yifei. Just now, Chen Yan's disgust for Gao Yuanyuan was obvious, and he even used Liu Yifei to block Gao Yuanyuan's advances without any attempt to hide it.

She forced a bitter smile: "Okay."

But unconsciously, I began to examine myself: How does he see himself?