"Oh, there are so many people!"
When the Buick commercial vehicle approached the Kangle Palace of the Asian Games Village, Li Tang, who was sitting in the car, looked from a distance and saw many people gathered at the gate, all with long guns and short cannons in their hands.
Although "The Swordsman" was very controversial after it aired, and as far as Li Tang knows, in this year's Golden Eagle Awards selection, "The Swordsman" was eliminated in the first round and was not nominated for any award. This is unimaginable for a TV series that set a ratings record for eight CCTV series.
But the grand scene in front of the Connaught Palace at this time proved from the side that "The Swordsman" was actually very successful, otherwise "The Condor" would not have attracted such high attention from the media.
When the commercial vehicle approached, the crowd suddenly became commotion.
"It's Li Tang's car!"
"Li Tang is here."
Reporters have long been familiar with the celebrity's car model and license plate number, and they all flocked over when they saw Li Tang's car.
"Teacher Li, let's have a chat."
"Li Tang, how do you feel about playing the second male lead this time?"
"Do you have anything to say about Li Yapeng's role as Guo Jing?"
Li Tang was surrounded by reporters as soon as he got out of the car. The microphones were handed to him one after another, and they almost had them in his mouth.
"Everyone, please give way. If you have any questions, please ask them at the press conference later, okay?" Li Tang could only clasp his hands and apologize to the reporters while walking in under the protection of Zeng Jia.
Until I heard a reporter ask: "Li Tang, the movie "The Third Man" starring you this time has been shortlisted for this Venice International Film Festival. What is your comment on this?"
Li Tang stopped, looked back at the reporter who asked the question and smiled: "Of course I am very happy. For us, being able to reach Venice is already a victory."
The reporter quickly asked: "The director of this film, Cheng Er, is a newcomer. What prompted you to cooperate with him? And there are rumors that you personally invested in this film?"
"First of all, I want to state that although Director Cheng Er is a new director, I think he is a very outstanding and talented director. I am honored to work with him. Secondly, this is not my first time with him. Cooperation, I have collaborated with him on a short film as early as two years ago. The last thing I want to say is that "The Third Man" has passed the review before going to overseas exhibitions, and will meet the domestic audience soon. I hope everyone will come It’s time to promote more!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a reporter immediately asked: "Teacher Li, can you talk about the movie "The Third Man"?"
"Li Tang, since you personally invested in this movie, does it mean that you will transform into a producer in the future?"
Faced with the reporters' questions, Li Tang could only put his hands together and apologize again: "Everyone, today is the press conference of "The Condor". Please don't ask questions that have nothing to do with "The Condor". I'm afraid that Teacher Zhang will be angry. As for whether I will change my career as a producer in the future, I can only say that I love the profession of actor very much, now and in the future."
With the help of on-site staff, Li Tang finally got rid of the reporters at the door and followed the staff to the VIP lounge.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw a lot of people sitting inside. The gray-haired Zhang Dabeard and the chief director Wang Rui were both there, and they were whispering with their heads down. Except for a short middle-aged man with a smooth head and a Buddhist-like face, everyone in the room basically knew everyone else.
For example, the previously announced actor Li Yapeng who plays Guo Jing, and the senior actor You Yong who plays Ouyang Feng, etc.
"Teacher Zhang! Director Wang!"
Li Tang naturally first greeted the two big bosses of the crew.
"Li Tang, why are you so thin?"
Zhang Bearded was stunned when he looked up and saw Li Tang.
"No way, it's necessary for filming." Li Tang said with a wry smile.
"Oh, is your drama finished?"
"Not yet, it will probably take about a week."
The crew of "The Little Seamstress" has completed filming in Zhangjiajie and is moving to Shanghai these days.
As he said that, he looked around the room again, but didn't see Zhou Xun and Jiang Qinqin. They probably hadn't arrived yet.
Lao Zhang nodded. Anyway, Li Tang's role is not urgent. According to the current shooting plan drawn up by the crew, after today's press conference, the crew will go to Ulan Butong Grassland, where they will film for about a month and a half, and then move to Peach Blossom Island in Zhoushan. In other words, Li Tang will join the group around mid-to-late September at the earliest.
"Li Tang, congratulations!"
At this time, Wang Rui also took the initiative to reach out and smiled.
Li Tang quickly shook hands with him and said with a smile: "Teacher Wang, you should congratulate Director Cheng Er, this is his work."
"Cheng Er told me that this movie wouldn't be possible without you. You are his noble person!"
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. If we really want to talk about it, you and Teacher Zhang are my noble people."
While Li Tang was speaking, he gave the bearded man next to him a look. Big Beard knew very well that Li Tang brought Wang Rui in with him just for polite words, and that he was Li Tang's real nobleman. He felt very at ease, and his usually sharp eyes became softer.
"Oh, Li Tang, let me introduce you. This is one of our producers, the director of Ma Zhongma Ma from the Literary and Art Association Audio and Video Publishing House."
It turned out that this was the real boss. Li Tang said politely: "Hello, Director Ma!"
"Hello, Teacher Li!"
Director Ma was an official after all, so he shook hands with him with a warm smile.
"Don't dare, don't dare, Director Ma, just call me Xiao Li."
After traveling back to this era for so many years, and coupled with the words and deeds taught by his original self, Old Li, from childhood to adulthood, Li Tang has long since learned to be humble, cautious, and of course, the most important thing is to be respectful to people in official circles.
It is an eternal truth in China that the people do not fight against the officials.
"Well, Xiao Li is good."
Sure enough, Director Ma was very satisfied with Li Tang's attitude and specially stretched out his other hand to pat the back of his hand as a reward.
"Director Ma, thank you for the award."
Then, Lao Zhang introduced to Li Tang: "This is our number one male, Li Yapeng."
"Hello, Teacher Li!"
This time it was Li Tang who called someone else Teacher Li.
However, Li Yapeng, who debuted earlier than Li Tang and has more seniority, did not dare to show any confidence in front of Li Tang. He warmly stretched out his hands to shake hands with Li Tang and said, "I don't dare to be a teacher. Just call me Yapeng." !Thanks to Director Toma and Teacher Zhang this time, I am very happy to cooperate with you."
Li Tang didn't expect that this cool-looking Brother Yapeng could talk better than him, so he smiled and said, "Brother Yapeng, happy cooperation!"
Then Lao Zhang pointed at You Yong and introduced: "This is..."
Before Lao Zhang could introduce him, Li Tang smiled and said, "Teacher Zhang needs no introduction. Teacher You Yong is the pride of our theater! I grew up watching Teacher You Yong's plays."
You Yong graduated from the Department of Theater and Performance in the 1988 class, and what Li Tang said was not an exaggeration at all. Because You Yong played the second male lead in the TV series "Oriental Hotel" which described Shanghai's reform and opening up and became popular in Shanghai in the late 1980s, it should be said that You Yong first became famous in Shanghai.
Li Tang's favorite is the 1992 film "Crazy" in which he and Xu Qing starred together, adapted from the famous writer Li Jieren's "Dead Water". Unfortunately, this movie was only released in Hong Kong because of its large scale. It has not yet been officially released in China.
"Haha, calling him teacher is an exaggeration. Let's call him senior brother!" You Yong shook hands with him cheerfully.
Li Tang immediately followed Shan Ruliu and said: "Senior brother, happy cooperation!"
As the two main villains in "The Condor", he and You Yong have many rivalry scenes in the film.
In fact, judging from the announced cast list, Li Tang was originally looking forward to meeting He Qing, who plays Yang Kang's mother, Bao Xiruo. Unfortunately, this first-generation Mainland Joan girl was unable to attend the press conference today.
Also attending the press conference today is a newcomer named Asru. She plays the role of Princess Huazheng. She is in her early twenties, an ethnic minority, and is currently studying in the Acting Department of Beidian.
Not long after, Jiang Qinqin arrived.
"Qinqin!"
Li Yapeng was the first to greet him. The two of them had just collaborated on a suspense period drama called "Detective Kelan" at the beginning of this year, so they were old acquaintances.
"Brother Duck Shed!"
Jiang Qinqin shouted politely
Then she greeted everyone present one by one with her usual shyness. If they were unfamiliar, Li Yapeng would help introduce them.
After a round of greetings, just when Li Yapeng was about to open his mouth to invite Miss Jiang to sit down and reminisce about old times, he saw that she actually took the initiative to sit next to Li Tang.
Li Yapeng had no choice but to shut up angrily and return to his seat to sit down. This episode happened to catch the eyes of newcomer Asu. She had been sitting in the corner like a transparent little girl. She was very smart and quickly got up and sat next to Li Yapeng.
"Teacher Li, I have a question I would like to ask..."
In the play, she plays Hua Zheng, who mainly plays opposite Li Yapeng.
In order to cover up his embarrassment, Li Yapeng took the opportunity to chat with her.
On Li Tang's side, Jiang Qinqin was asking him softly: "When did you come back?"
"Arrived yesterday afternoon."
"Why can't you even get through on the phone?"
"I caught a cold two days ago and was very tired, so I turned off my phone and went to bed as soon as I came back."
When Jiang Qinqin heard this, she quickly looked at his face and asked with concern: "How are you now?"
"Well, that's almost good."
After taking medicine and sleeping, at least both my nostrils were clear today and my headache is gone.
As he said that, Li Tang asked her: "By the way, do you have time from the end of this month to the beginning of next month?"
Jiang Qinqin knew what it was as soon as she heard it, and was quite moved. After all, it was Venice. But after thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "Forget it, I won't be a light bulb."
Li Tang hurriedly said: "Why are you being a light bulb? Cheng Er and Sister Nai'an are both going together."
He really wanted to invite Jiang Qinqin to attend the Venice Film Festival. After all, they didn't receive a penny for the guest appearance. In order to express our gratitude, it would be nice to go out and see the world together, just think of it as a trip.
But Jiang Qinqin still smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Forget it, if I go, your family will definitely not be happy."
"Oh, don't be as knowledgeable as her, you're just a kid."
"Hey, do you think I'm old when you say that?"
Li Tang had been fighting with flowers for a long time in his previous life, but he still couldn't understand the brain circuits of girls in China. He hurriedly said: "What are you talking about? You are one year younger than me. How can I say that you are old. What I mean is Yes, uh..."
He didn't know what to say for a moment.
As a result, Jiang Qinqin burst out laughing and said, "Why are you so anxious? I'm just kidding you!"
After saying that, he said: "I really don't have time. Teacher Qiong Yao is coming over at the end of the month, so I can't leave."
First update, second update before 12 o'clock
(End of chapter)
