I'm not just a director

Zhou Xingchi's appearance made the whole audience excited.

Jiang Pei'an didn't expect Zhou Xingchi to really come, although he had sent an invitation before and the other party said he would come when he was free.

But at that time, Jiang Peian thought he was just being polite. After all, there is no one who doesn't know how to speak in society.

But when Zhou Xingchi appeared in the passage, not to mention the entire audience was stunned, even Jiang Peian almost didn't recover.

"Welcome, welcome Director Zhou."

Jiang Pei'an held the other person's hand. In any case, by showing up here, he was already giving him a lot of face.

"Director Jiang is too impressive, it's so risky."

"This is Director Zhou, the idol of a generation."

"This time it was really not in vain, I actually met Director Zhou!"

The audience kept whispering at the scene.

"Pei'an, please do your work first, I'll go to my seat first."

After Zhou Xingchi shook hands with Jiang Peian, he walked to his seat.

Now almost all the guests have arrived, but Jiang Peian is still standing in the passage, as if he is still waiting for someone.

"What is Director Jiang doing? Director Zhou and Cheng Long are already at their seats, why is he still standing at the entrance of the passage?"

Seeing that Jiang Pei'an had no intention of leaving, some people were discussing in whispers.

"There must be someone else, just wait."

"Is there anyone else? Is there anyone bigger than Cheng Long and Xingye?"

"I don't know. Let's take a look first and then tell you."

Now the focus of the audience is no longer the stars in the seats, but the mysterious passageway.

Everyone was looking forward to it, wanting to see who else would come at the end.

After waiting for about five minutes, a middle-aged man in a Chinese tunic suit appeared at the entrance with two secretaries.

Jiang Peian hurriedly ran two steps to the entrance of the passage to greet him.

"Hell, when Cheng Long and Xingye showed up just now, Director Jiang didn't even see him running over to greet them. Who is this person?"

"He must be some great big shot, otherwise Director Jiang wouldn't be so enthusiastic."

"Damn, you don't know him? Mr. Han from China Film Group, I'm so impressed, you don't even know him."

The comment area on the live broadcast was full of comments, and from time to time someone was spreading science about Han Shanping's origins.

“He is a legend in the film industry, and his name can be seen in the titles of almost all well-known domestic films.

These films are all masterpieces invested by him as a producer. Do you all know about Feng Xiaogang’s Lunar New Year movies?

Without Mr. Han’s early support, Feng’s humor would not exist today.

Director Jiang's first few films after returning to China were almost all shot with the support of China Film Group.

Do you all know the dragon logo before the movie starts? He raised it! Directors Chen and Zhang are awesome, right? You also have to look at his face...

"Damn it, thank you for popularizing the science, this is the real big shot!"

"Awesome, the people who come tonight, I probably won't have a chance to deal with them in my life."

Not to mention the excitement at the scene and the horror of netizens, Jiang Peian rushed to the entrance and shook hands with Han Shanping enthusiastically:

"Director Han, why did you come here in person today?"

"Haha, come here and watch the fun. I've been here too for your previous movies."

Han Shanping said with a smile.

"I mean, if you appear in public like this now, will it..."

Before Jiang Peian finished speaking, Han Shanping waved his hand to interrupt him and said:

"There is nothing to be afraid of, you and Yu Dong were both my soldiers.

Now that your new movie is released, what can I do if I come over and show my face to support it? Don't worry about your premiere tonight. Don't mess around. "

Hearing Han Shanping's words, Jiang Peian nodded seriously and said:

"I understand."

"Okay, go backstage and get ready. I'll ask the staff to take me to my seat later."

Han Shanping said with a smile.

Jiang Peian nodded in agreement, but still helped him to his seat before leaving.

Although Han Shanping looks strong and energetic, he is actually over fifty years old.

As soon as Han Shanping sat down in his seat, someone came over to say hello.

"Director Han, how are you recently?"

Cheng Long came over and asked with a smile.

"Haha, it's pretty good. Your "New Police Story" is good. The story is exciting."

Han Shanping said with a smile.

The movie "New Police Story" should be very familiar to many people. It can be said that it is the memory of many people born in the 80s and 90s.

This movie was often broadcast on movie channels in later generations. When it comes to this movie, many people think of Cheng Long's desperate action scenes in the film.

Xiao Xie's coldness and Wu Yanzu's peak appearance, especially the phrase "Stop it, Azu, there are police outside" have become popular memes in later generations.

In fact, this movie can be regarded as Cheng Long's transformation. Since the success of "Red Zone" in 95, Cheng Long's popularity in Hollywood has been unprecedentedly high.

From then on, he began his journey to Hollywood and filmed six movies between 2000 and 2004.

The first four films maintained a consistent standard, but who would have thought that he would suffer major failures in the subsequent films "The Dragon Reborn" and "Around the World in Eighty Days".

Not only did it fail at the box office and its reputation plummeted, it was also questioned by Hollywood.

Affected by this, Cheng Long had the idea of ​​returning to Hong Kong for development.

At that time, director Chen Musheng was also in trouble.

In 2002, Chen Musheng was preparing for a new movie. The script fit Zhang Guorong's acting style very well, so the crew originally planned to invite him to play the male lead.

Unfortunately, on April 2003, 4, Leslie Cheung took a leap, ending an era in Hong Kong and breaking Chen Musheng's imagination of new movies.

However, the investment funds were already in place and the preparatory personnel were arranged. In addition to grief, Chen Musheng had to face the reality. Rethink the choice of male protagonist.

After several considerations, he called Cheng Long and said that he had a script that needed urgent help.

Cheng Long, who planned to return to Hong Kong to develop his career, naturally would not refuse. He immediately accepted the film contract and ushered in another collaboration between the two.

"New Police Story" invested 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars in filming, which is already a sky-high price in Hong Kong. After all, this is still 2004.

In the end, the film took 2100 million Hong Kong dollars in box office in Hong Kong, 4300 million in mainland China, and 590 million US dollars in overseas box office.

Judging from the box office, it is indeed unsatisfactory and can be regarded as a loss-making film...

Hearing Han Shanping's compliment, Cheng Long smiled. After the two chatted for a while, they saw Zhou Xingchi also walking over, and Cheng Long nodded towards him.

After saying hello to Han Shanping, he returned to his seat.

"Third Master."

Zhou Xingchi walked to the front of Han Shan and said.

"How is the progress of "Kung Fu"?"

Han Shanping asked with a smile.

"It's going pretty well and it's already in post-production."

"Well, go ahead and do it. Don't be afraid. I have read the script of "Kung Fu". If you follow your ideas, the box office will not be bad."

Han Shanping said calmly.

When Stephen Chow was preparing to film "Kung Fu", Aqiang shouted to investors in Hong Kong: Those who invest in Stephen Chow's movies are the enemies of Yongsheng Company.

In the Hong Kong film industry, Aqiang's Yongsheng is equivalent to a monopoly.

In order not to offend this big financier, investors in Hong Kong could only shut out Zhou Xingchi.

It didn't help that Stephen Chow was running around, which almost caused the filming of "Kung Fu" to be unable to start normally.

However, Aqiang's behavior will inevitably be despised by some colleagues, and Huayi Brothers are not afraid of offending Aqiang.

So Wang Zhongjun invested tens of millions in "Kung Fu" with a big wave of his hand.

However, there are many different opinions from the outside world as to whether Huayi helped Zhou Xingchi.

Some people think that it was definitely not Huayi who dared to help Zhou Xingchi at that time. Huayi was no match for Aqiang's Yongsheng. It seems that it was Han Shanping who really pulled Zhou Xingchi's back.

After Zhou Xingchi was suppressed by A Qiang, he began to transform into a director. Han Shanping is the chairman of the state-owned Huaxia Film Group.

He holds the power of life and death in China's film and television productions, and people in the industry will respectfully call him Sanye.

In the eyes of Third Master, Aqiang is just a small boss of a private enterprise.

In 2005, the outside world said that Zhou Xingchi had exhausted all his talents, but Han Shanping did not give up and wanted to dig deeper.

As a result, he dug out Zhou Xingchi's original movie dream.

At that time, Zhou Xingchi was still a student in the Hong Kong Provincial Artist Training Class, and he saw the movie ET directed by Spielberg.

This bizarre story shocked Zhou Xingchi greatly.

He is a two-dimensional boy who likes reading comics and these fantastic stories.

So young Zhou Xingchi thought that if he had the chance, he would make a movie like this.

As a result, the idea gathered dust in his later career.

It wasn't until he finished filming the movie "Kung Fu" that he had time to write this bizarre movie script...

After hearing Han Shanping's words, a smile finally appeared on Zhou Xingchi's face.

"Thank you, Third Master."

Zhou Xingchi said sincerely.

"Okay, go back to your seat. The reporters are taking pictures. Don't forget your mission today."

Han Shanping said slowly.

"Can't forget."

In fact, this time Zhou Xingchi came over after finding out that Han Shanping would also attend the premiere of Jiang Pei'an's movie.

He had already contacted Han Shanping before coming, and Han Shanping just wanted to help Jiang Peian hold on.

So, Zhou Xingchi came over.

At 7:30 in the evening, a gorgeous light show started, and along with the singing and dancing performances on the stage, Jiang Pei'an appeared on the stage on the lifting platform.

Wearing a suit, he looked particularly energetic tonight.

"Director Jiang, Director Jiang!"

"Director Jiang is awesome!"

"Director Jiang is so handsome!"

When Jiang Peian appeared on the stage, the entire audience shouted his name.

Jiang Peian slowly closed his eyes and felt the atmosphere in the audience.

No wonder so many people like to watch concerts.

Watching the audience waving their light sticks and listening to the cheers in their ears was a thrilling feeling.

"La la la la la..."

An ethereal sound echoed in the gym.

I saw a lifting platform rising slowly behind Jiang Pei'an, and Zhang Liangying appeared behind him with a microphone.

"It's "Painted Heart"! The theme song of "Painted Skin"!"

"Damn it, this is the rhythm of a concert!"

"Young lady's voice is so beautiful, I'm totally in love with you!"

After an ethereal chant, Jiang Peian picked up the microphone in his hand and sang affectionately:

"It's your lost soul that can't be seen through.

I can't guess the color of your pupils.

A gust of wind and a dream.

Love is as unpredictable as life.

What is so bewitching your heart..."

Jiang Peian's voice is deep and powerful, and his emotions are very full, creating a sad atmosphere.

"Your silhouette is lost in the darkness.

See what kind of results the peach blossoms will bear.

Looking at you holding me, your eyes are as lonely as the moonlight.

Just let you be happy in the arms of others..."

Zhang Liangying's voice followed closely behind. Her voice itself was high-pitched, but at this time, in order to cooperate with Jiang Pei'an, she deliberately lowered her tone.

But it sounds like an unexpected fit.

"The duet between men and women is really good."

"Director Jiang's voice seems more pleasant, but the young lady's voice is also pretty good."

"I really like this song! Especially the version sung by two people."

Netizens were flooding the screen, and fans at the scene were shouting loudly.

"Loving you is like a heartbeat that is hard to touch.

You can't draw your skeleton by drawing it.

Remembering your face is my persistence in waiting for you.

You are a song I can never finish singing..."

During the chorus, Jiang Pei'an and Zhang Liangying sang together, and at the same time, a mix of clips from the "Painted Skin" movie appeared on the big screen behind them.

Wang Sheng, played by Jiang Peian, was holding Xiao Wei, played by Zhou Xun, while Pei Rong, played by Zeng Li, was crying sadly.

Various beautiful-looking scenes slowly flash through the lyrics, and the love, hatred and resentment of the three people are fully reflected in this song.

"Ahhhhh, I feel like I've watched a movie!"

"It's really strong. I would call it the strongest concert."

"Hey, this is the premiere of a movie. If you do this, how can other stars hold concerts in the future?"

"Can you believe that I listened to the director sing at the premiere of the movie, and I was very satisfied and engaged!"

After singing the song, Jiang Peian and Zhang Liangying bowed to the audience.

Everyone in the audience applauded.

"thank you all."

Jiang Peian stood up and said to the fans in the audience.

On the stage, when Zhang Liangying turned to leave, Jiang Peian suddenly stopped her.

"Liangying, wait a minute."

Zhang Liangying looked back at him in confusion.

Jiang Peian smiled and nodded towards her, and then said to the audience:

"Do you want to meet this outstanding young lady next to me?"

"miss you!"

Hearing Jiang Pei'an suddenly introduce himself, Zhang Liangying was very surprised, and then moved.

Introducing yourself on such a big occasion, you have to know that there are many media present today, and there are live broadcasts on TV stations outside.

If I leave my name on this occasion today, coupled with my performance today, I will definitely become popular.

"H-Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Liangying, thank you, thank you all."

Zhang Liangying had no problem singing, but speaking on such a big stage did make her a little flattered and nervous.

"Haha, it seems that the young lady is still a little nervous. How about we encourage her with applause?"

"it is good!"

There was warm applause from the audience.

Then Jiang Peian did not get into the topic directly, but introduced Zhang Liangying. After about five minutes, he slowly said:

"Thank you everyone for coming. I announce that the premiere ceremony of the movie "Painted Skin" has officially begun!" (End of Chapter)