I'm not just a director

Chapter 266 Zhou Xingchi presided over

"Inception" and "Hero" were released in Hong Kong at the same time, which can be said to have earned enough attention.

Although the people of Hong Kong claim to support local films and "Infernal Affairs".

But the sight of crowded theaters and long queues on the first day of the two films' release had already given them away.

These are two big-budget movies from mainland China. When "Source Code" exceeded [-] million in mainland China last year, the people of Hong Kong Province said it was impossible.

As a result, this year there are two billion-dollar movies coming from the mainland at the same time. It is foreseeable that they will definitely turn Hong Kong Island upside down!
Moreover, Jiang Pei'an's clever maneuver to scare away the Hong Kong media at the airport two days ago was also exposed by the media.

Although reporters were submissive when they met Jiang Pei'an offline, they were absolutely aggressive in news reporting.

“Jiang Pei’an Airport was showing off his big name to scare away the onlookers.”

"Jiang Pei'an Airport came to Zhang Yi's rescue, and two major mainland directors joined forces to 'bloodbath' Hong Kong!"

"Under Jiang Pei'an's power, the media in Hong Kong were reluctant to speak out."

The reports from the Hong Kong provincial media are very interesting. Looking at their titles and content, I always feel that they have a sense of frustration in their hearts that they want to vent their anger but cannot.

But this can be regarded as the basic behavior of Hong Kong media. Faced with Jiang Pei'an's unstinting temper, they can't do anything...

The scene of the road show of "Inception" at Ocean Theater.

Just after the movie ended, when the lights in the cinema were turned on, many viewers were still a little uncomfortable.

It seemed that I suddenly returned to reality from the dreamlike world just now.

"The protagonist of the movie is Jiang Peian?"

"His acting skills are great. I think even if he is not a director, he can definitely become popular as an actor!"

"Yes, and with stars like Cheng Long and Jet Li, I can't see him being overshadowed at all."

"Being able to act and film at the same time reminds me of a person..."

The audience in the seats kept whispering and discussing the movie just now.

But soon their voices stopped and were replaced by screams.

"It's Master Xing, Master Xing is actually here too!"

"Come to the stands. Is Mr. Xing here to help with publicity?"

"You've earned it. When you watch a movie, you can actually see Master Xing coming to help with the road show!"

On the stage, a man with some white hair and a slight smile slowly walked out.

He waved his hands to everyone and said hello:
"Did you like the movie you just watched?"

"It's beautiful, it's super beautiful!"

"Master Xing, your "Shaolin Soccer" is also very beautiful!"

"Hahaha, is Mr. Xing the host? This is really my first time seeing him."

The audience in the audience responded enthusiastically.

Zhou Xingchi smiled and nodded, saying:

"As long as you like it, let's invite Director Jiang Peian and his team to come to the field to say hello to the big guys."

Zhou Xingchi took the microphone and shouted.

The audience immediately cheered and stared at the stage.

Soon, Jiang Peian, who was wearing a casual windbreaker, led Cheng Long, Hu Jing, Liu Ye, Zhang Hanyu and others to the stage.

As for Jet Li and Zhang Ziyi, they were lent to the crew of "Hero" next door. After all, they also had to perform on the road!
Jiang Peian took the microphone handed over by Zhou Xingchi and said with a smile:
“To be honest, I’m as surprised and happy as you are, I didn’t even know who today’s host was before coming here.

They told me that they would arrange for a heavyweight guest to help host, but I really didn't expect that it would be Director Zhou. "

Zhou Xingchi smiled slightly and said:
"It goes without saying that everyone knows which two movies are currently popular in Hong Kong. I am also very happy to participate in this road show today and touch on this topic."

"Haha, we are taking advantage of Director Zhou's popularity."

Jiang Pei'an said modestly.

"Shaolin Soccer" had a very high box office last year, basically beating all other movies in existence.

Of course, "Source Code" appeared in the middle, and Director Zhou was defeated.

Stephen Chow has no movie released this year, so he is working hard to prepare for his masterpiece "Kung Fu".

The two directors on the stage were exchanging pleasantries with each other, but the audience below the stage was extremely happy.

Both directors are representatives of talent, and one is a representative of nonsensical comedy.

One is a talented director from the Mainland who has made several blockbuster movies.

What's even more coincidental is that these two are both good at directing and acting, and have a lot in common.

After a few words of greeting, a reporter in the audience asked:

"Have you two ever considered working on a movie together?"

Zhou Xingchi took the microphone and replied:
"I am preparing a movie, and I hope to collaborate with Director Jiang once in this movie."

After hearing Zhou Xingchi's words, Jiang Peian thought about it and immediately knew that he was talking about "Kung Fu".

But there seems to be no role that I can play in "Kung Fu", right? The leader of the Ax Gang?

Well, he still thinks that a small steel cannon is more suitable for this role.

Sauce explosion?

Jiang Peian's mouth twitched, forget it.

However, the words have already been put on his lips, and it would be wrong to refuse any more. He smiled and said:

"As long as Director Zhou is in need, I will definitely come to help, even if I don't get paid!"

"Hahaha, don't worry, the lunch box will be enough."

Zhou Xingchi smiled.

"What does Master Xing think of Director Jiang's science fiction movie?"

Another reporter asked in the audience.

Zhou Xingchi thought for a while, looked at the reporter with the microphone and said:

“As for science fiction films, I have thought about what it would be like if I made it myself.

But after watching "Inception" today, I thought that I couldn't make such a work.

This is a science fiction work with rigorous settings and a dreamy feel.

If I make a science fiction movie in the future, it will probably be in the direction of comedy. "

After Zhou Xingchi said these words, the audience couldn't help but be shocked.

As a cultural product, movies themselves also have the nature of commodities and need the support of a sufficiently broad market.

Through the quality of the work and the acceptance of the audience, a closed loop is formed to absorb nutrients, thus forming a scale.

Although the box office cannot be used as a standard to simply verify the quality of a movie.

But it is a necessary element for the film industry to form a scale and provides fertile ground for the film industry to sprout and grow.

In the early years, Hong Kong was known as the "Hollywood of the East". Its influence not only swept across Asia, but also caused quite a stir in Europe and the United States.

"Reply 1988" opens with a scene of several people sitting around watching "A Better Tomorrow".

The famous director Quentin Quentin is a veteran fan of Hong Kong films and also said that the violent aesthetics in his works are influenced by Hong Kong films.

Superstars such as Cheng Long and Jet Li relied on their influence to successfully enter the European and American markets in the late 90s, starring in leading roles, and their films also achieved good box office results.

In contrast, people in Hong Kong also have a deep attachment to movies, influenced by film culture.

The movie-going atmosphere in Hong Kong is also very good, and people are willing to spend money to go to the movies and relax for two hours.

Therefore, "Inception" is relatively more popular when it is released in Hong Kong than in the mainland.

The audience present highly recognized Zhou Xingchi's praise of "Inception". In their opinion, this movie was indeed shot to a very high level.

But Stephen Chow actually admitted that he couldn't make such a movie?

In their perception, although Zhou Xingchi is low-key, he is aloof in his heart.

He has never publicly admitted what kind of works he cannot produce, and he has never been as humble as he is today.

Master Xing, did you collect the money?
Seeing the reaction of the audience, Jiang Peian immediately smiled and smoothed things over and said:

"Director Zhou is too humble. Every director has his own style. If I were asked to make it, I wouldn't be able to make a movie with profound connotations like Director Zhou's that makes people laugh and cry."

Zhou Xingchi smiled slightly and said nothing. He knew that Jiang Pei'an was trying to make up for him.

But he felt that he was right. He would definitely not be able to make a movie like "Inception", both in terms of technology and script creation.At the same time, he understood that Jiang Peian would definitely not be able to make a movie of his own style.

When it comes to nonsensical comedies, he doesn't really have any opponents.

……

After the road show ended, Jiang Peian took the crew back to the hotel.

Cheng Long had to go to a banquet in the evening so he left the team first.

"Director, Liu Ye and I went out for a walk. You guys should go back first."

Zhang Hanyu said while hugging Xiaoshou Liu Ye's arms.

Liu Ye blinked his big innocent eyes and said:

"Brother, PP asked me to bring her a set of cosmetics from Hong Kong Province. I'll go out and look for them."

Jiang Peian was confused by his words and asked subconsciously:

"What's the matter?"

Liu Ye smiled sheepishly and said:
"My girlfriend Xie Na, I am three years older than her, and I often call her a brat."

Jiang Peian gave him a thumbs up.

So fucking disgusting.

"It's rare to come to Hong Kong Province. You can go out if you want, but remember to come back early. If you have anything, call me or call the police."

Looking at the other people behind him, Jiang Peian smiled.

"okay."

"Director Jiang, we are not children anymore, let's go."

"Good night, Director Jiang."

After a while, everyone left, leaving only Hu Jing and Jiang Pei'an.

Jiang Peian looked at the time, smiled and said to Hu Jing:

"It's still early, and it's boring to go back to the hotel. Jingjing, let's go for a walk, too?"

"Okay, where are we going?"

Hu Jing tilted her head and looked at Jiang Peian and asked.

"It's getting dark, let's go see the night view of Hong Kong."

Jiang Pei'an patted her head, and the two of them put on their masks and took a taxi. After Jiang Pei'an told her a place, the driver sped away.

Looking at the high-rise buildings and flashing neon lights outside the car window, Jiang Peian thought to himself:

The development of Hong Kong Province is indeed much better than that of the mainland.

Although the capital is the political center, Jiang Pei'an feels that in terms of development, the capital city deserves more attention.

Today's Hong Kong Province looks more prosperous than the Magic City.

After driving for about half an hour, Jiang Peian and Hu Jing arrived at their destination.

"Wow! So beautiful."

As soon as Hu Jing got off the car, she was fascinated by the scenery in front of her and let out an exclamation.

January in Hong Kong is the coldest time of the year, but due to the temperate tropical climate in the south, the temperature at night is still within ten degrees.

I can’t say it’s cold, I can only say the climate is suitable.

Hu Jing wears a delicate pink sweater on her upper body, with white ruffles on the hem, making her look fresh and cute.

The burgundy lamb wool coat will not only make her skin fairer, but also make her look elegant and low-key.

The place where Jiang Pei'an and Hu Jing came was Victoria Harbor, a famous scenic spot in Hong Kong Province.

Victoria Harbor is located between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula.

There are unobstructed sea views and night views, as well as a panoramic view of the prosperous sceneries on both sides of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

The lights on both sides of the strait are as bright as the Milky Way, like a starry belt.

At a glance, the endless stream of car lights flickers faintly.

When night falls, the entire city turns into thousands of lights, reflecting a lavender halo on the sea and the sky above Victoria Harbor, like a cloud of light.

Across the sea are the neon lights of high-rise buildings, and in front of me is a cute girl.

Against the backdrop of the night, the scenery is beautiful and the people are even more beautiful...

"Director, why are you still standing there? Come on."

Seeing Jiang Pei'an standing on the roadside, Hu Jing said angrily.

"coming."

Jiang Peian tightened his windbreaker and walked over with a smile.

"Director, you don't seem to have called me any cute names."

The two were walking on the beach, and Hu Jing suddenly said gloomily.

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an smiled.

It seems that Hu Jing was also shown off by Liu Ye just now.

"Isn't Jingjing a cute name?"

"No, everyone calls me that, it's not special at all."

Jiang Peian held her hand and felt the sweet warmth coming from the girl's palm.

In his impression, Hu Jing has always been a very sensible character, but he didn't expect that she has a bit of a childish temper when it comes to things like this.

He smiled and said:
"Do you want a unique title?"

"Yes, just like Liu Ye calls his girlfriend PP."

Jiang Peian stopped and looked down at her affectionately:
"I hope there is someone like you, like the refreshing wind in the mountains, like the warm light of the ancient city, as long as it is you in the end..."

After hearing Jiang Peian's words, Hu Jing was stunned:
"Director, what I mean is..."

"For the rest of my life, the wind and snow will be you, and the plainness will be you.

Poverty is you, glory is you, and tenderness is you

Everywhere I look, it's you..."

"Director, you..."

"I like you just like the wind that has traveled thousands of miles without asking about the date of return..."

Jiang Peian was talking about earthy love words from later generations, but Hu Jing was covering her ears. Although she said "Stop talking, stop talking about the director", her eyes were full of smiles.

"Do you want an exclusive title? I still have a lot to say to you."

Looking at Hu Jing who threw herself into his arms and covered her ears, Jiang Peian said with a smile.

"want."

Hu Jing said in a dull voice.

Jiang Pei'an looked up at the night, the sky was full of stars, and he asked:
"Jingjing, do you know the difference between you and the stars?"

Hu Jing raised her head and looked at the sky, shaking her head in confusion:
"What's the difference?"

Jiang Peian kissed her smooth forehead and said with a smile:
"The stars light up the night, and you light up my heart..."

After hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Hu Jing quickly snuggled into his arms and beat his chest with her little fist:

"Director, I don't want any exclusive title."

"Are you really not interested? I still have a lot to say to you."

"Stop talking. If you listen to me again, my legs will go weak."

"No, listen to this..."

"I don't listen, you can't always bully me..."

"Hahaha."

Under the night, a beautiful couple stood on the beach and embraced each other.

The waves hit the rocks on the shore from time to time, and under the cover of the night, they whispered love words...

(End of this chapter)