EFB Chapter 83 Old Deng's Unexpected Intervention
Chapter 83 Old Deng's Unexpected Intervention
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Hanoi, Vietnam.
On the set of "Taken," Fang Yi had just announced the end of the workday when he received a call from Ning Hao.
"Feed... Haozi!"
"My dear Yi-ge, when are you coming back to the capital? I'm trembling with excitement!"
What the heck?!
"What's wrong with you? Is your liver not doing well?"
Fang Yi hadn't recovered from the filming when he was suddenly attacked by that bastard, who almost dragged him down into a ditch.
Ning Hao, exasperated, retorted, "You're the one with a bad liver! I'm healthy and have a great appetite!"
"I'm talking about the Lunar New Year film season. The time slot you chose is terrifying, sandwiched between Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Anyone who didn't know better would think I was going to be competing against them!"
Damn it...
So that's what you meant!
Fang Yi's face darkened, and he cursed, "What are you so afraid of? It's not like I'm asking you to fight them hand-to-hand. Besides, even if it were hand-to-hand, a strong young man like you couldn't beat two old men."
"It would be great if it were hand-to-hand combat..." Ning Hao continued to complain.
Coward!
Fang Yi was drunk. She never knew that Ning Hao had such a timid side, just like a little girl.
You dare to film in Xinjiang province, and you're worried about scheduling conflicts!
He waved for the crew to pack up, saying as he walked, "Period drama, comedy, and art film—three different genres. If you were the audience member, which genre would you choose?"
"First choice: [Wuji], second choice: [Riding Alone for a Thousand Miles], and last choice: [Crazy Stone]."
"What if [Wuji] flops?"
Fang Yi returned to the car, leaned back in his seat, and lay down, speaking slowly.
Damn it!
Chen Kaige's "The Promise"?
On the other end of the phone, Ning Hao, who was enjoying the warmth at home and wearing only a single layer of clothing, was instantly stunned.
His expression changed, and he glanced at his wife Xing Na, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, as if afraid that she would hear him. Then his face was full of question marks.
"My dear Yi, you haven't seen the massive publicity campaign for 'The Promise'. It's everywhere, online and offline, with reports about the movie all over the place. Even elementary school students know that a great movie is about to be released."
Very meow.
You think you can just say that Wuji flopped? Do you think you're a god?
He put on a coat, went to the balcony, lit a cigarette, and sighed, "My requirements aren't high. I just want Crazy Stone to not get completely dominated by them."
"Alright, just tell me your expectations for the box office?"
Fang Yi was too lazy to argue with him any longer, so he punched Ning Hao, who was still rambling on.
"2000 million!"
"As long as 'Crazy Stone' can break 2000 million at the box office, it doesn't matter which release date it's in."
"What if you really break through?"
"From now on, you are my brother Yi!"
"Get lost, I don't have a cowardly younger brother like you."
Fang Yi laughed in anger. That bastard pulled this trick on him and still wants to rely on him in the future.
"Haozi, listen to my advice!"
"Brother Yi, please speak. I'm all ears."
Perhaps inspired by Fang Yi's confidence, Ning Hao's worries lessened, and he started joking.
Fang Yi sat up straight, watching the staff packing up the equipment in an orderly manner, and said in a deep voice, "While there's still time, quickly prepare the speech for the celebration banquet."
"Get out, get the hell out of here!"
"Ha ha.."
Fang Yi hung up the phone and burst into laughter, attracting countless stares from outside the car.
What's wrong with the director...?
Could it be that the film "Phone Booth" won an award, and the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival organizing committee asked him to prepare a speech?
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11 month 10 day.
[Taken] After completing filming in Vietnam, they headed to the last filming location in Myanmar.
It will take about half a month in Myanmar, and then we can go back to China to film the last few scenes.
Fang Yi arranged for co-producers Li Yang and Chen Zhixi to stay on set, leading a group of over a hundred people ahead of them.
He and Fan Bingbing returned to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Golden Rooster Awards, along with Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and others. They all gathered on Hainan Island.
The crew members guessed correctly; he did indeed receive a second invitation from the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival organizing committee.
However, instead of having him prepare an award presentation, he was tasked with presenting lifetime achievement awards to industry veterans as a guest presenter.
The 25th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will be held in the beautiful city of Sanya, co-hosted by the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Film Association, and the Sanya Municipal Government.
In addition, in accordance with the "National Measures for the Administration of Literary and Artistic News and Publication Awards", the awards are now held every two years. This year's Golden Rooster Awards included actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan for the first time.
The event will be held at the Sanya Beauty Companion Cultural Center.
At that time, industry insiders, entertainment stars, and actors from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong will gather together for this grand event.
The movie channel and Princess Six will broadcast the entire event live.
This time, that bastard Ning Hao will also go, shouting and cheering for "Brother Yi," witnessing the miracle of this up-and-coming director.
...His sarcastic tone made Fang Yi want to punch him.
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Afternoon of the 11th.
Fang Yi and Fan Bingbing landed at Sanya Phoenix Airport after transiting through Hong Kong Island.
Deng Chao, who had arrived earlier, drove to pick them up. He waved excitedly when he saw the two of them walking out of the terminal.
Fang Yi dragged his suitcase over, looked Old Deng up and down, and asked, "What are you laughing about?"
"You won an award!"
Deng Chao looked completely at ease, even more confident than he was.
have to..
Another Ning Hao.
As one of the three major film festivals in mainland China, the Golden Rooster Awards are the most prestigious awards that domestic films can receive.
Although it doesn't have the same buzz as the Golden Horse Awards, it is highly sought after by filmmakers in mainland China.
If outsiders knew about Lao Dengtou and Ning Hao's behavior, they would definitely criticize them.
We've all seen people take out loans from banks, but we've never seen anyone take out a loan for a film award before the awards ceremony even starts.
Fang Yi shook his head and chuckled, helping Fan Bingbing put her suitcase into the trunk before turning around and getting into the car.
Fan Bingbing shook hands with Deng Chao with a smile, her tone both familiar and polite: "Brother Chao, thank you for picking me up at the airport."
After working non-stop with the film crew for over three months, her fair and smooth face showed signs of wear and tear, but she was in better spirits than before.
If she was previously a Snow White beauty or a fox spirit in movies and TV dramas, now she is more three-dimensional and has reached a new level of beauty.
Deng Chao, acting like a goofball, circled around Fan Bingbing, marveling, "It has to be my little brother, look how well he's taken care of Bingbing, she's full of energy and has become even more beautiful."
"Giggle..."
Fan Bingbing covered her mouth and laughed, opened the car door and got in, completely unconcerned about the crude jokes.
One's own beauty needs no further comment from outsiders.
She was surprisingly bold. She sat down next to Fang Yi, nudged his waist with her elbow, and said in a coquettish voice, "Director, Brother Chao said you'll take care of me."
"I heard you..."
Fang Yi slapped her thigh with his backhand and glared at the grinning Old Deng.
"Keep driving, if you cause trouble, you won't get a role in the next movie."
Old Deng, you've got some nerve!
"Okay..."
Upon hearing this, Deng Chao nodded vigorously and obediently went to the driver's seat to be the driver.
He started the car, glanced at the rearview mirror, hesitated, and was itching to speak after hearing a single sentence.
"Taken" hasn't even finished filming yet, and there's already news about its next project? So fast?
Fan Bingbing was also tempted; her expression changed, and she looked pitiful as if flipping through a book.
"Director, I played the role of a decorative vase for you twice, remember that."
She felt the tingling sensation on her thighs, blinked her beautiful eyes, and stared at Fang Yi with seductive eyes.
Fairy...
Fang Yi cursed inwardly, but nodded calmly: "Don't worry, I won't forget Sister Bingbing's kindness. I'll find you to be the real leading lady sooner or later."
"Okay, I'll wait for the director's good news."
Fan Bingbing smiled slightly, sat up straight, and instantly became serious, her expression completely different from her pitiful state just now.
Deng Chao, who had been watching the back row, was stunned when he saw this scene.
They're all such talented actors!
Six o'clock in the evening.
The three arrived at the hotel prepared by the organizing committee for the nominated film crews, where Huang Xiaoming, Hu Jun, Yang Xue, and others had been waiting for a long time.