Chapter 288: Film Festival Judge Chi Comes Online, Nominated For Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor
“Teacher You, long time no see.”
“……Teacher Chi, indeed long time no see.”
Teacher You originally wanted to casually call “Xiao Chi,” but when the words reached his mouth, he suddenly reacted, hurriedly slammed on the brakes, and changed it to “Teacher Chi.”
Chi Ye heard this address, was slightly stunned, smiled, and didn’t say anything.
“Hello, Teacher Chi, I’m Jiang Feng.”
Director Jiang, who was following Teacher You, saw the two greet each other and very naturally chatted with Chi Ye: “I’ve long heard Old You talk about you, didn’t expect to meet the real person, you’re even more handsome than on television.”
“Director Jiang just loves telling the truth.”
Chi Ye nodded.
Director Jiang: “……”
He glanced at his old partner whose expression didn’t change, and suddenly understood in his heart—Chi Ye was indeed as the rumors in the industry said, loves joking!
“Teacher Chi…”
“Teacher You, you’d better call me Xiao Chi. If you really want to call me teacher, add a ‘little’… At your age, I’m afraid it’ll shorten my lifespan.”
Teacher You gave an embarrassed smile: “Um… then I’ll still call you Xiao Chi.”
Chi Ye: “No, you’re really calling me that?”
Teacher You: “……”
“Haha, just kidding, come come, two teachers sit down, don’t stand and talk……”
Teacher You and Director Jiang were meeting Chi Ye for the first time, and in just a few sentences, they seemed to have understood the personality and habits of this famously unrivaled top streamer in the industry… The nervous and anxious emotions in their hearts eased a bit, and they sat opposite Chi Ye.
“Xiao Chi, didn’t expect you could really come this time… I don’t mean I thought you wouldn’t come, just didn’t expect you still remembered this project from back then.”
Chi Ye looked at Teacher You: “I still remember Teacher You ‘exercising’ with the other screenwriter ‘teachers’ on the film crew back then. Teacher You at that time was still going strong.”
“Eh……”
Teacher You’s old face reddened, and he waved his hands repeatedly: “The past is too painful to recall, no need to mention it, no need.”
“Um… I’m indeed interested in this notebook this time.”
Chi Ye saw that the two had completely relaxed before naturally getting to the main topic: “The only uncertain thing now is, does this notebook… still need investment?”
“……”
Teacher You and Director Jiang exchanged a glance, their old hearts starting to pound.
—There’s a chance!
This was what the two elders over sixty saw in each other’s turbid little eyes.
“It needs… well, not really lacking, but indeed still short a few major investors… Mainly the three major platforms, haven’t decided which one to cooperate with yet.”
“Kiwifruit.”
“Ah?”
The two were stunned.
Chi Ye said straightforwardly: “I’ll have cooperation with Kiwifruit later, can get the biggest share from the split, plus I want to invest in this project… Of course, won’t encroach on the two teachers’ rights.”
“……”
So direct!
Director Jiang muttered in his heart, but instead of being surprised, he was delighted—Chi Ye wants to invest, Chi Ye helps select the platform, what does that mean?
It means this current popular fried chicken and unrivaled top streamer in the industry has the intention to cooperate with them!
Of course, for insurance, to confirm this isn’t “dreaming,” they still need to verify.
Teacher You, Chi Ye’s old acquaintance, was thin-skinned and embarrassed to speak, but Director Jiang was different. Seeing Chi Ye had said this much, he straightforwardly asked: “That… is it convenient to ask, will you… cough cough, Teacher Chi, will you act in the project?”
“Can consider.”
It’s done!!
Director Jiang felt his heart was about to jump out, having a sense of sudden enlightenment like finding a way out after desperation.
The various capitals in the drama circle who used to look down on their spy drama trash, get ready, your king is about to return!
“Uh… can consider…”
Teacher You on the other side was calmer, hearing the ambiguity in Chi Ye’s words, couldn’t help but follow up: “Is it about schedule?”
“Schedule is one aspect.”
Chi Ye nodded, then said: “On the other hand, how many roles in the drama have you finalized? If possible… though a bit excessive, I still want certain casting rights… including the female lead.”
“……”
Teacher You paused, Director Jiang also reacted, the two exchanged a glance, the latter hesitated: “Roles aren’t finalized much yet… Casting rights no problem, after all President Chi… you’re investing.”
“It’s just… this female lead… currently a big star is very interested in this role, has been ‘fighting’ us for it……”
What fighting, that big star actually just has interest, but even simple interest was enough to excite them sleepless for days, same effect as Chi Ye agreeing to act.
If they get Chi Ye + that big star, then…
Their project would instantly ascend to the top big pie in the industry, bar none!
Indeed, no one wants to “give up.”
“Oh?”
Hearing this, Chi Ye was also surprised: “Big star? Who?”
Someone else with discerning eyes?
“Um…” Teacher You glanced at Chi Ye, suddenly thought of that big star and Chi Ye’s “entanglements,” paused, then said: “Ling Bingbing.”
“Ling Bingbing?”
Chi Ye was indeed confused for a second.
But in an instant, he understood.
No wonder Ling Bingbing gave Xia Xia all kinds of resources, gave Sister Shang… even Pliers got a share.
No, what does Pliers have to do with it?
Chi Ye still couldn’t figure out till now how Pliers got in. Before the mainland cinema chain release of Influenza, major cinema chain persons in charge contacted to cozy up to her, now Ling Bingbing “generously” aids poverty.
What relation do you Pliers have with me? How did you mix into the “family group”?
“Um.”
Director Jiang similarly anxiously observed Chi Ye’s micro-expressions: “Sister Bingbing… Sister Bingbing is very interested in this role… Mainly she hasn’t filmed for many years, this… this TV series she’s never done, this time with great difficulty……”
He didn’t finish, because Chi Ye’s phone rang. He wanted to hang up, but seeing the caller, could only pick up: “Hello? Aunt.”
“Ah… is that so? Okay okay, I got it, later I’ll have someone book tickets… Um, see you in Hong Kong.”
After speaking, he hung up the phone, looked apologetically at the two elders: “That… something needs handling, I’ll have the studio person in charge come continue talking with you… Casting rights are necessary, because I do want to promote my studio’s artist… Haven’t signed yet, but should soon.”
“But you two don’t worry, if acting skills and business ability aren’t enough, I won’t pick randomly… That’s it for now, later find time to chat in detail.”
Chi Ye stood up and shook hands with Teacher You and Director Jiang, exaggeratedly praising: “Indeed still going strong.”
Teacher You was embarrassed.
Director Jiang’s eyes flickered, suddenly inquiring: “That… President Chi, on the phone just now… the voice was a bit loud, did I hear Hong Kong Film Awards… Hong Kong Film Awards, are you going to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards?”
Chi Ye smiled slightly: “Nominated for Best Actor, going this time to try my luck.”
Teacher You and Director Jiang paused.
Try my luck?
Looking at you, doesn’t seem like just trying luck.
And if Chi Ye wins the Hong Kong Film Award…
Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor that almost no young generation in internal entertainment circle can “touch”… tsk tsk, this would be Chi Ye’s first authoritative movie emperor award, right?
Um… if Chi Ye really hates Ling Bingbing… if not, just politely decline Sister Bingbing?
The two exchanged a glance, Director Jiang’s thoughts raced.
……
Hong Kong Film Awards.
One of the most renowned awards in the Asia-Pacific region, also known as one of the hardest to win among internal entertainment’s three golds.
Reasons not introduced much, various reasons.
When Chi Ye won Golden Rooster Best Supporting Actor with Big Shot, the Big Shot side applied for Hong Kong Film Awards, Chi Ye knew the news then, but didn’t expect to enter nomination so smoothly.
And from Jin Sui’s meaning, he has high hope of winning this year.
Zhao Tai—Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor.
Can only say worthy of Hong Kong circle invested movie, plus Jin Sui operating in it, plus Chi Ye’s current explosive fame and achievements—when Big Shot released, Chi Ye’s movie performance wasn’t as prominent as now.
At that time he was even Wu Zhenyu’s second lead villain.
But after Girl and Influenza, Chi Ye had suddenly become internal entertainment’s top first-tier movie star, moreover an unrivaled top streamer with more traffic than other middle-aged actors or young actors + Heavenly King of five Golden Melody Awards.
According to Hong Kong’s habits, they always subconsciously compare current Chi Ye to the former Hong Kong four heavenly kings… Of course, four heavenly kings are four, but internal entertainment Hong Kong now has only one Chi Ye.
With so many buffs, it’s not strange Chi Ye got Hong Kong Film Awards’ attention.
What surprised him was actually another thing—
While learning from Jin Sui’s side about attending Hong Kong Film Awards, Chi Ye also got news from the Girl film crew.
Girl this year also applied to many film festivals, but due to production costs and previous film circle wrangling, didn’t achieve big sparks.
—But Taiwan Golden Horse Awards nominated Girl for several awards.
But probably won’t win.
Chi Ye had no thoughts about Golden Horse, because its reputation stinks, though still one of three golds, but as mainland artist, no need to care about winning Golden Horse.
Later he guessed a bit, vaguely realizing why Golden Horse nominated Girl this time.
Most likely related to Influenza.
Girl though not Taiwan invested to promote, but Influenza is!
Influenza now ranks Taiwan historical box office NO1, the only big explosion film out of Taiwan in recent years, still global big explosion.
At the same time, the film balances business + humanity attributes, Chi Ye’s “middle-aged uncle” image inside is subversive, acting skills progress huge…
So, Influenza next year will definitely be nominated by Golden Horse, winning not strange.
“Who will attend Hong Kong Film Awards this time?”
Two days later, Chi Ye who returned to the studio packed things, casually asked Keke.
After Hong Kong Film Awards nomination, still some time till official event, and in this period, as red-hot new top first-tier movie star, Chi Ye naturally wouldn’t idle.
Mars Rescue casting to finalize then start filming, studio to expand scale, sign newcomers… Also, Ghost publicity and distribution work to prepare, because Ghost post-production progress joyful, expected broadcast time should be earlier than planned.
Anyway, schedule too full, can’t stop.
“Um… Recent years Hong Kong Film Awards mostly Hong Kong local movies, but this time mainland movies plenty… Mostly literary films, few commercial, none nominated… Right, Xiang You kept @ you on Weibo past two days, forgot to tell you.”
“Ah?”
Chi Ye stunned: “What does he @ me for?”
“……He says prove you’re his best brother, Jiang Cheng is Peng Ci riding your popularity.”
Chi Ye: “?”
Xiang You messing around again?
“Forget it, ignore him… Beijing Film Academy side arranged?”
“Um, school side very expectant for us to attend Beijing Film Academy Festival.”
“……I’m also expectant.”
Chi Ye paused, waved hand: “Then let’s depart.”
Today’s scheduled trip is to Beijing Film Academy to select good seedlings already screened once by studio, then sign.
This matter ongoing since mid-last year, just Chi Ye’s schedule too full, couldn’t make time, this time finally have “Beijing Film Academy Festival” trip, can pass by to give studio clear confirmation.
And Beijing Film Academy Festival actually an activity similar to Capital City Film Festival, Beijing Film Academy as one of cradles of China movie stars, in recent years set up “Beijing Film Academy Award,” winners generally excellent alumni of Beijing Film Academy.
For example last year Huang Bo + Zhu Yao Lin “double yellow egg,” won this award, media praised: Alma mater proud of me.
Caused quite a stir at the time.
Chi Ye this time invited to Beijing Film Academy as one of “judge” guests, counts as completing identity and “class” leap.
Of course, him so young as “judge,” definitely face much criticism, Beijing Film Academy originally wouldn’t invite Chi Ye, but helpless… this time Influenza indeed gave Chi Ye too much career boost.
Plus judge followed by “guest,” and Chi Ye studio about to go Beijing Film Academy “select people” cooperation opportunity, so Beijing Film Academy school side did consider.
—All say Beijing Film Academy produces stars, more traffic-oriented, then who is daddy of current internal entertainment traffic?
Chi top streamer!
Don’t mention idol origin, at Chi top streamer level, idol or not unimportant, important is, he already an unignorable force in China movie new generation.
“Right, Sister Shang is Beijing Film Academy graduate?”
On the road, Chi Ye suddenly thought of Sister Shang who vanished like evaporated after parking lot parting.
“Um, she’ll go this year too, Girl selected.”
Keke nodded.
“Then she’s really returning in glory.”
Chi Ye paused, suspiciously: “How many jin fatter this time?”
Keke: “……Chi Ge best control your mouth, don’t give Sister Shang fatal blow at this ‘spotlight’ moment, she’ll go mad.”
“Don’t worry, she won’t, she’ll just ignore me.”
Tomorrow recheck, tonight rest early, single update today, sorry.
