Chapter 507: Return of the Pearl for a Limited Time
While the lights in the screening room were still on, Xu Kun took out the script of "Nightclub" and read it.
This script is quite interesting. Compared with "Lost on Journey" and "Crazy Stone", the only difference is that the scenes are a bit monotonous and lack some hype gimmicks.
However, if director Xu were to play the villain, this last shortcoming would be filled.
As Xu Kun's female companion, Huo Siyan also sat in the first row successfully this time. Although her face did not show much emotion, she could not help stroking the armrests and glancing at other VIPs out of the corner of her eyes.
After a while, she leaned close to Xu Kun's ear and whispered, "Do you think I'll have a chance to sit in the front row on my own in this life?"
Xu Kun didn't hear it clearly at first, so he asked her to repeat it again. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "I thought you were going to say, 'Dear, we are all superior people from today on.'"
Then he answered seriously: "You should have a chance at the edge of the front row, but it's hard to occupy the center position. Those in the middle are either leaders or bosses. At the very least, they have to be a well-known director."
Huo Siyan didn't say anything, and it wasn't clear whether she was satisfied with the answer or not.
At this moment, Zhao Wei suddenly trotted in from the side door, walked along the front row and nodded to the distinguished guests, occasionally stopping to chat.
When he arrived at his place, Xu Kun thought he would just say hello, but Zhao Wei bowed with his hands clasped together and bowed to him, then leaned close to his ear and said, "Director Xu, we have some problems here, and one of the programs can't go on. Can you go up and say a few words - no need to say anything else, just talk about your feelings when filming with Zhou Xun."
As he said this, he bowed to Xu Kun again, with a pleading look on his face.
The lack of programs should be true, but the fact that they did not ask anyone else to come to Xu Kun's rescue' must have been an attempt to take advantage of him.
Who made Xu Kun so popular now?
Since the beginning of the year, "Assembly" was a big hit, the YZ Gate incident, the CD crisis broke out, he was crowned the Best Actor in Venice, and "Kun Peng Tian Xia" swept across Greater China...
Even if the three major directors were combined, they would not be as popular as him in 2008.
Xu Kun hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement. Firstly, many people had seen Zhao Wei begging repeatedly; secondly, Zhao Wei's request was also a good idea. Zhou Xun was an actress that Huayi was promoting, and as the top star of Huayi, Xu Kun also had the obligation to do his part.
After all, the two of them had filmed "The Sound of Wind" together. Although nothing super-friendly happened, they still had some acquaintance.
Zhao Wei immediately thanked him profusely and even said "Blessings" to Xu Kun - she was wearing an ancient costume, so this gesture was quite appropriate.
After Zhao Wei left, Huo Siyan said with some bitterness: "Zhao Wei is becoming more and more tactful now. When we first entered the industry, we heard a lot of jokes from her."
“The main thing is that I’m different now.”
Xu Kun was not modest at all: "If you change it to someone who is not famous, you will see what her attitude is."
"If you're not popular enough, she won't be able to find you."
As he was speaking, Zhou Xun also arrived. He first thanked Xu Kun and then handed him a schedule.
Finally, he said, "I didn't want to trouble you, but Zhao Wei insisted on coming..."
Tsk~
To sabotage each other and to show off one's talents is a traditional part of the Four Dan Actresses and Two Bing Actresses, and it is still relatively subtle.
Not long after, about ten minutes, Xu Kun was invited to the stage in the name of "Zhou Xun's friend".
However, Xu Kun did not mention Zhou Xun's acting skills or her spiritual aura. Instead, he said to the audience: "Zhou Xun and I became friends because of a meal of lamb shanks..."
He vividly described the scene when the two first met, especially the tiny Zhou Xun and the mountain of bones surrounding him, which created a strong contrast in the picture.
The whole story was quite humorous and interesting, and with Zhou Xun's active support, the show easily lasted for six minutes amid applause and laughter.
When he came down from the stage, Xu Kun found that the people around him had changed. Originally it was an old senior in the circle and his wife, but now it was Wang Zhonglei and Lin Xinru, and Lin Xinru was sitting next to Xu Kun.
As soon as Xu Kun sat down, Lin Xinru clapped her hands and leaned over to him, saying in a coquettish accent, "Congratulations, Director Xu, on being nominated for the Golden Horse Awards. It looks like you'll soon be awarded another Best Actor title."
"Haha, this character hasn't even started yet."
Xu Kun laughed and said perfunctorily: "It would be the best if I can get it. If not, I have the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award in my hand anyway, so I won't have any regrets."
These words did not surprise Lin Xinru. In her opinion, Xu Kun, who had achieved success at a young age, would definitely be more arrogant. In addition, he had always been prejudiced against Hong Kong and Taiwan, so it was normal for him to look down on the Golden Horse Awards.
But she still felt a little uncomfortable.
When "My Fair Princess" was filmed in 97, the mainland actors were not only inferior to the islanders. Who could have imagined at that time that the situation would be completely turned upside down in just a decade?
Originally, this trend was not so obvious, but the total box office of "Operation Kunpeng" in mainland China was million yuan, which exposed a fact nakedly - the future of the Chinese entertainment industry must and can only be in mainland China. After all, the total box office of "Cape No. 1", which was touted as unprecedented and unparalleled in Taiwan, was only a little over million yuan in RMB.
Apart from Cape No. 7, there are no other movies on the island that have grossed over 100 million RMB, let alone ones that are close to it.
The contrast is already very strong.
So even though she felt bad, Lin Xinru still took the opportunity to express her goodwill: "Director Xu, based on your performance in Assembly, it would be really blind if we don't give you the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor!"
After a pause, seeing that Xu Kun didn't show any major emotional fluctuations, he quickly added: "I still have some influence over there. If you need me, I can..."
"No need."
Xu Kun interrupted her and asked, "I heard that people on the island have always been very hostile to me. Aren't you afraid of attracting criticism by helping me like this?"
"This one……"
Lin Xinru pretended to be hesitant at first, then gritted her teeth and said resolutely: "I admire your talent very much. Even if there will be some criticism, I hope you can be treated fairly."
"Yeah."
Xu Kun remained noncommittal. With his current status and position, he was qualified to put on airs even in front of a national idol like Lin Xinru.
So naturally, I won’t rush to respond just because of a few nice words from the other party.
Lin Xinru felt even more resentful upon seeing this. Ever since she signed with Huayi the year before last and squeezed out Fan Bingbing with the support of the two Wangs, she has been enjoying smooth sailing and great success. Many big names in the mainland were polite to her when they met her, but she had never seen Xu Kun being so indifferent and lukewarm.
But she was unwilling to give up the opportunity to please Xu Kun.
In addition to the box office miracle achieved by Xu Kun, the style of his films is also an important reason why Lin Xinru wants to please him.
Although the mainland has been advocating the production of commercial blockbusters recently, in fact, just like Taiwan, those who occupy the highest ecological position are the big names in art films.
These people have very high requirements for acting skills and all aspects. It is very difficult for a female star like Lin Xinru who came from idol dramas to squeeze in.
Even if I manage to squeeze in, I can probably only play some vase roles.
In comparison, Xu Kun's box office performance is better and the requirements for acting skills do not seem to be that high, so he naturally became the best choice for her to take a further step on the big screen.
So she gritted her teeth secretly, and her increasingly clingy tone revealed a hint of ambiguity: "Director Xu, when you go to attend the Golden Horse Awards, you must take a good look around the island. I can be your personal tour guide and show my hospitality as a host."
When she talked about "the hospitality of the host", she quickly put her mouth close to Xu Kun's ear, and her two red lips moved back and forth on the earlobe. Although it was withdrawn immediately, it seemed as if a slightly sweet heat went along the cochlea and went straight to the dantian below the navel.
Xu Kun was also an old hand in the world of women, so he naturally understood what this "private tour guide" meant.
Of course, I am moved, but Xu Kun has always been skeptical of celebrities from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and now he is suddenly going to overtake them...
So in the end, he just said calmly: "It depends on the situation. Director Feng has the final say on the crew of Assembly, and I will definitely listen to Director Feng when the time comes."
Perfunctory, this is clearly perfunctory!
Now everyone knows that Xu Kun is the number one in Huayi, and Feng Xiaogang even had a quarrel with him because of this.
But this doesn’t make sense!
Xu Kun is well-known for his lust for this dish. How could he not be tempted by my hint?
Could it be that my charm is not enough?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Lin Xinru secretly clenched her fists. Originally, she wanted to "get ahead", but now she cares more about her own charm. Why didn't it have any effect on Xu Kun?
And at the same time.
Fan Bingbing, who was sitting in the second row, was also staring at Lin Xinru's back.
Not to mention the grudges they had in the Return of the Condor Heroes crew, in the past two years this bitch had come to China, as if she was specifically trying to go against him. Not satisfied with having taken away his resources and status in Huayi, she now even wants to win over Xu Kun.
Are you kidding me? If she succeeds in getting promoted, wouldn't my early investment in Xu Kun become a joke?
No!
We must find a way to ruin her good fortune!
(End of this chapter)
