Chapter 484 Let You Choose
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Thanks to the media reporters and guests from the circle who occupied nearly three-fifths of the seats, even though most of the audience came to ask Xu Kun for his autograph, he still managed to get it done before 1 pm.
However, all this rushing around had exhausted his wrists - there was no other way, if he didn't hurry up and finish it, the audience for the afternoon show would have to enter with tickets.
When I left through the back door, the main creative team of "Operation Kunpeng" was still there. The atmosphere at the premiere was so warm, and the movie was basically half successful, so everyone was definitely going to have a dinner together to celebrate.
However, what surprised Xu Kun was that Han Sanping and Director Wang had not left either, and were talking to Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, Ge You and others.
The other circle is composed of directors' wives, including Xu Fan, Jiang Wenli, Chen Hong and others.
Xu Kun was not surprised that Jiang Wenli did not leave. Although their motivation for dating had nothing to do with love, they seemed to be developing feelings for each other over time - of course, it was mainly one-sided on Jiang Wenli's part.
But why hasn't Chen Hong left yet...
Perhaps noticing Xu Kun's gaze, Xu Fan came over and took Feng Xiaogang's arm, and said with a smile: "Next time you hold a premiere, it will probably not just be your wife who will come, but even the two big directors will come to see for themselves."
Hearing this, Feng Xiaogang narrowed his eyes slightly and seemed a little unhappy. After all, it was the wives who came to the premiere of "Assembly".
Doesn't Xu Fan's words mean that after "Operation Kunpeng", Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige may value Xu Kun more than himself?
I have been working hard in the industry for so many years, but I haven't caught up with Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, and now I am being surpassed by the younger generation...
Feng Xiaogang, who had picked up the producer position for free, suddenly felt mixed emotions.
However, in front of the Er Wang, Ge You, and Han Sanping, he quickly suppressed the discomfort on his face, stood up and took the attitude of a host, inviting everyone to go to a nearby hotel for dinner.
Xu Kun naturally noticed his unhappiness just now, so he was happy to let him get more attention at this time.
The afternoon passed quickly with a busy schedule and clinking glasses.
It wasn't until the show ended in the evening that Xu Kun got a moment of peace - after getting the first-day box office data in Beijing at 12 o'clock in the evening, he would fly directly to Shanghai to start a roadshow that would last for more than half a month.
I thought that when I got home, there would be a lot of people waiting for me.
But when they arrived at the temporarily rented apartment with four bedrooms and two living rooms, they found that there was only Zhao Liying, who was dressed in fancy clothes.
It was obvious at a glance that it must have been arranged by Jiang Yiyan.
"Xu...Brother Kun."
Zhao Liying changed her address temporarily and asked shyly, "What would you like to eat tonight?"
"Hasn't Jiang Yiyan arranged everything?"
As Xu Kun spoke, he sat directly on the sofa next to her and pulled up her high heels. Although Zhao Liying's evening gown covered her body fairly well, she still felt embarrassed as if she was seen through.
She covered her chest unconsciously, then remembered the purpose of today and quickly put her hands down.
But Zhao Liying was a little confused about what to do next. After all, she had been an outstanding girl since she was a child. Usually, others took the initiative to pursue her, and she had never taken the initiative to act coquettishly and flatter a man.
After all, Xu Kun was an old hand in the world of women. Looking at her helpless look, he knew what was going on.
To be honest, I'm used to seeing all kinds of glamorous people in the entertainment industry, so it's quite interesting to occasionally meet a stupid one like this.
So he smiled and took the initiative to guide her: "I heard that you have joined the crew of "Dwelling Narrowness" a while ago. How is it? Can you adapt to it?"
Speaking of her performance on the set, Zhao Liying immediately perked up and gesticulated, "Compared to Hao Lei, I definitely can't do it, even with Teacher Jiang's guidance. But compared to other young actors, I... I'm not bad! At least I'm on par with Jia Nailiang who plays Xiao Bei, and he graduated from Beijing Film Academy!"
She wanted to say that she performed very well, but then she felt that it seemed a bit too proud to say so, so she changed her words at the last minute.
The role of Xiaobei was originally supposed to be played by Wen Zhang, but Xu Kun inserted it and it became Jia Nailiang. Otherwise, with Zhao Liying's current level, she would have been crushed again.
"Really? I don't believe it."
Xu Luyu Kun smiled and said, "How about we give it a try?"
When Zhao Liying heard this, she immediately shook her head like a rattle: "How can I compare to you, Brother Kun? You are the best actor in Venice!"
"The Venice Film Festival winner is not necessarily better than others."
Xu Kun thought of Fan Wei unconsciously, but Xiao Zhao was definitely not comparable to Teacher Fan, so he added: "Besides, I'm not trying to compete with you, I want you to compete with your past self." Zhao Liying breathed a sigh of relief, patted the tablet and asked with full fighting spirit: "Brother Kun, which scene shall we perform? I promise to act well!"
"The scene between Song Siming and Hai Zao on Christmas."
"what?!"
Zhao Liying, who originally wanted to show off her skills, suddenly realized that Xu Kun was teasing her. She was a little angry at first, but then she thought that this was her purpose in the first place, and began to look forward to it shyly again.
The scene was that on Christmas Eve, Song Siming, under the influence of alcohol, brought Guo Haizao to the mansion and couldn't wait to take possession of her on the carpet.
According to the plot, will Brother Kun also rush over and press me down on the carpet next...
Huh?
There doesn't seem to be a carpet in this room, so can we let Brother Kun lie on the sofa instead? Otherwise, it will be very cold and uncomfortable...
Just as Zhao Liying was daydreaming, she suddenly heard Xu Kun shaking his head and saying, "This emotion is wrong. You didn't act like this when you were filming, did you?"
Zhao Liying was a little confused by the question. Was this an audition or did he want to do that kind of thing with her?
After a while, she said awkwardly, "We haven't filmed this part yet."
"Then you must hurry up and ask Teacher Jiang for some guidance."
Hearing what Xu Kun said, Zhao Liying nodded obediently. Although she felt that she would definitely not be in the same mood when the shooting really started, it would never go wrong to ask Teacher Jiang for more advice.
Unexpectedly, at this moment Xu Kun suddenly picked up the bag that Zhao Liying had placed on the table, then took out the old model Bird from it and handed it to her.
Zhao Liying looked at her phone stupidly, not understanding what Brother Kun meant.
Xu Kun handed the phone forward again: "Call Teacher Jiang and ask her to give you some guidance on the spot."
"what?!"
Zhao Liying was completely stunned until Xu Kun got impatient and stuffed the phone into her hand. Only then did she mechanically dial Jiang Wenli's number at Xu Kun's urging.
"Hello~"
Jiang Wenli's impatient voice came from the other end of the phone. Zhao Liying was used to it in the past, and she also believed that Jiang Wenli was a person with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
But when she heard this voice today, she felt inexplicably timid and had no idea how to respond.
At this time, Xu Kun stretched out his hands and wrapped them around her waist. Zhao Liying's stiff body trembled as if she had received an electric shock, and she couldn't help but let out a low cry: "Ah!"
"what?"
Jiang Wenli didn't hear clearly and asked in confusion: "Why don't you say anything? What's the matter? Tell me quickly!"
"I, I, I, I..."
Being attacked from both sides, Zhao Liying's teeth chattered with nervousness. She immediately realized Guo Haizao's current state. However, her mind was in a mess at this moment, so she had no time to think about acting.
In the end, Xu Kun reluctantly took the call and said to the other end, "She is a little unsure about the scene with Song Siming on Christmas, so she needs you to demonstrate it on the spot."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then Jiang Wenli's voice, suppressed with anger, came out: "What do you mean?"
"Means nothing."
Xu Kun said calmly: "I have said it before. If you want to pursue excitement, you should either pursue it to the end or give up at the right time. You didn't give me the opportunity to choose before, but I can let you choose now."
After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.
Then he calmly held Zhao Liying in his arms and comforted her like petting a cat.
Just like that, Zhao Liying's mood gradually calmed down. Although she hadn't completely calmed down, her fear and anxiety had been replaced by the spirit of gossip.
"Brother Kun, Teacher Jiang and you..."
She had just started when her cell phone suddenly vibrated.
Zhao Liying subconsciously picked it up and glanced at it, and found that Jiang Wenli had replied with a text message with only two words: address!
(End of this chapter)
