For people across the country, this day is the most joyful day every year, and everyone will celebrate it.
On the streets of Xiangjiang, people come and go, and traffic flows continuously.
The children were laughing and playing, and the adults were laughing and communicating.
A peaceful atmosphere.
However, Chu Xuan only woke up in the afternoon. Since he had the habit of "lying dead" the next day after being drunk, he stayed in bed and watched TV after waking up.
When Liu Yifei came in to give sobering medicine, Liu Yifei told Chu Xuan what Liu Xiaoli said that night, and Chu Xuan suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.
"My mother said there will come a time when drinking will make you cry."
"Impossible, drinking and crying? This is not my style."
Liu Yifei arched her eyebrows and said, "Be careful of getting slapped in the face."
With that said, Liu Yifei patted Chu Xuan's quilt and said: "Get up quickly, mom is ordering, and the waiter will probably deliver the food."
Hearing this, Chu Xuan got out of bed. He had not eaten for a day and was indeed hungry.
Since they drank too much yesterday, Chu Xuan and Liu Xiaoli did not drink today even though it was the Spring Festival.
After a simple meal, the three of them chatted and laughed and went out for a walk all night.
Just like that, the Spring Festival of 2004 passed like this.
When the second day of the Lunar New Year approached, the crew began to return to their seats one after another, and the actors also arrived in twos and threes.
When the third day of the Lunar New Year arrived, the two leading actors, Xie Tingfeng and Yang Caini, were already in place.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Cheng Long, Chen Musheng and other directors were in place.
——The fifth day of the Lunar New Year, January 26.
In the hotel conference room, the press conference for "New Police Story" is about to begin.
In a completely white environment, dozens of reporters and people related to the film industry were sitting at the scene.
There are fixed photographers with cameras around the conference room, preparing to shoot the upcoming press conference.
On the platform at the front of the conference room, a poster of "New Police Story" hangs on the wall.
In front of the wall, there are six sofas.
The main personnel haven't arrived yet, and the conference room is bustling.
The next moment, the door of the conference room was opened.
For a moment, everyone at the scene became quiet. When they saw Chenglong walking in with a smile and waving hello, everyone also clapped.
Chen Musheng, Cheng Long, Xie Tingfeng, Yang Caini, Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, the director of "New Police Story" and the five leading actors entered the venue one after another and sat down on the six sofas on the platform.
Soon, the launch conference began. After each of the six people introduced themselves, interviews followed.
"Director Chen, what kind of story is this movie about?"
"The legend of the police force, Chen Guorong, became increasingly passive after being carelessly killed many of his brothers by the criminal gang headed by Xuan. Later, with the stimulating help of Feng, he regained his courage and finally successfully solved the case."
Hearing this, the reporters present were slightly stunned.
From the introduction of the actors just now, Chen Guorong is played by Cheng Long.
So, Chen Musheng just said that Chen Guorong is becoming increasingly negative?
Does this mean that Chenglong's character in this movie is different from previous superheroes?
At least, in Chenglong's previous movies, the characters played by Chenglong were all defiant and had nothing to do with the four words "increasingly negative".
Suddenly, the reporters discovered the news.
"Director Chen, how much did Yinghuang invest in this movie?"
"One hundred million."
The reporters nodded. This number was quite a lot, but not too high. It was in line with the specifications of a Chenglong movie.
The next moment, the reporters focused on Chenglong. They were naturally most interested in Chenglong, a big shot.
"Chenglong, I just heard from Director Chen that the character Chen Guorong you played will be defeated by the villain and become increasingly negative. Compared with your previous works, has there been any change in this movie?"
Chenglong picked up the microphone and nodded: "Yes. In this movie, Chen Guorong is just an ordinary policeman. He will be defeated one after another, and he will also break down and cry like a normal person. When I play this role, it's
I want to make a change and play a hero who is no longer the same as before, or in other words, an ordinary human hero."
The reporters were stunned. This change seemed a bit big.
"Chenglong, audiences have been watching your movies for decades. Almost every one of your characters is a superhero. Every time in the movie, you have accomplished something that is almost impossible for normal people. Your image has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
If you suddenly make a change, aren't you worried that the market won't buy it?"
"Worry." Chenglong said, then a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he faced the reporters: "But I am 50 years old this year. If I say that I can't fight anymore, would you believe it?"
The faces of everyone present were stunned. Most of them were locals from Xiangjiang, and many of them could be said to have grown up watching Cheng Long movies.
Suddenly, Chenglong said such a sentence, and many people were shocked.
Especially when they saw Chenglong's face, which was indeed a little older, many people were filled with emotion.
Chenglong's smile remained unchanged and he said: "So, I want to try to make some changes and play my role in a different style. Although I can't play my role, I will try my best to create a Chen Guorong that satisfies the audience.
And work with my partners to produce a good work."
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience burst into applause.
In any case, Chenglong's contribution to the Chinese film industry is indelible.
Even though he is old, he still deserves their respect.
The next moment, the reporters' focus turned to Chu Xuan.
"Chu Xuan, you made your debut in TV dramas. Although the dramas you participated in have achieved good results, it is also your first time to participate in a movie. In other words, you are a complete newcomer in the film industry, so you
Do you feel any pressure playing the villain Guan Xuan in this movie, and opposite Chen Guorong, played by Cheng Long?"
Chu Xuan picked up the microphone and smiled: "Of course there is pressure. Brother Chenglong is one of the benchmark figures in the Chinese film industry. He can act with such seniors and there will be many rival scenes. As a newcomer in the film industry
, I feel deeply honored and lucky, and there will also be a lot of pressure. But fortunately, there are no fighting scenes between me and my eldest brother in this movie. Otherwise, no matter how hard my eldest brother can't fight, I won't be able to win."
Chenglong, Xie Tingfeng and Liu Yifei laughed.
The reporters also raised their smiles.
"Chu Xuan, Mr. Cha said a few months ago that your Murong Fu is the best Murong Fu. Murong Fu is also a villain, and Guan Xuan is also a villain. Which character do you think is more difficult to interpret?
Chu Xuan took the microphone and said: "Guan Xuan. Because this character's psychological growth process may exist in reality, and because "New Police Story" is an urban police and gangster type film, the background is Hong Kong today, so the audience will
There will be a natural sense of substitution, so it is more difficult to interpret this character well than Murong Fu."
The reporters nodded, and the essayists began to record.
"Chu Xuan, your acting level seems to have been proven in the mainland. Mr. Cha also said that you were the best acting Murong Fu. However, TV series are TV series and movies are movies. For a movie that is full of details frame by frame and second by second.
In a movie that reflects your acting skills, are you confident that you can play opposite Cheng Long well? Where does your confidence come from? Are you worried that your lack of skills will delay Cheng Long's performance? In the end, you may also disappoint the audience?
"
Chu Xuan pondered for a moment and said: "During the audition, Brother Chenglong said, if it works, it will work, if it doesn't work, it won't work. I passed the audition because Brother Chenglong thought I could do it. So, part of my confidence comes from
Brother Chenglong, and the other part of the confidence comes from myself."
The reporters nodded slightly. Chu Xuan was able to join Cheng Long's crew and act opposite Cheng Long. Without Cheng Long's approval, Chu Xuan would not have been able to play this role.
Therefore, they were not surprised to hear that Chenglong thought Chu Xuangxing had said this.
Chu Xuan continued: "It's true that I am a newcomer in the film industry. It is the first movie in my life that I have set foot in the prosperous place of Xiangjiang, and I have the honor to play opposite Brother Chenglong. If I perform well, then I think it will be a great success."
It is one of my more glorious resumes.”
The reporters laughed. This was indeed what Chu Xuan said. For an actor, it was indeed an honor to play opposite an international superstar in his first movie.
Chu Xuan added: "Brother Chenglong's movies are recognized to be difficult to shoot, and the filming process will be very difficult. I may also experience various failures, but I am mentally prepared to accept it all, but I can only
I cannot accept that I am not up to expectations. Therefore, if I do not perform well, I will perform to death until I perform well, until I am satisfied with my elder brother, and until I am satisfied with the teachers on the directing team."
Everyone at the scene was startled, and they looked up at Chu Xuan.
The next moment, both reporters from Xiangjiang and mainland China applauded loudly for what Chu Xuan said, and looked at Chu Xuan with eyes filled with admiration.
Chenglong and Chen Musheng looked at Chu Xuan with smiles in their eyes and gave Chu Xuan a thumbs up.
The same is true for Xie Tingfeng and Yang Caini.
Liu Yifei looked at Chu Xuan with a smile on her face and clapped her hands vigorously.
Chu Xuan's words also gave her great encouragement.
"Come on Chu Xuan!" a mainland female reporter suddenly said with a smile on her face.
From "Dragon" to "Dragon", she has watched Chu Xuan grow up. This time she came to the "New Police Story" press conference to see Chu Xuan. This is somewhat of a fate.
.
Chu Xuan's eyes found the female reporter in the crowd and smiled at her.
About ten minutes later, the interview between Xie Tingfeng and Yang Caini ended.
The next moment, the reporters' focus was on Liu Yifei.
"Liu Yifei, you are only 16 years old. Do you think your age is really suitable for playing the role of a policewoman?"
Liu Yifei picked up the phone and smiled: "If I wasn't suitable, then I wouldn't be sitting here."
As soon as he finished speaking, the reporters were instantly speechless.
Chu Xuan felt funny, and Chen Musheng, Chenglong, Xie Tingfeng, and Yang Caini also showed smiles.
Although this was not the answer that reporters wanted, there was nothing wrong with Liu Yifei's answer.
"Liu Yifei, filming a movie is a test of an actor's performance level. But judging from your first two dramas, some people said that your performance as Bai Xiuzhu was too superficial and your performance as Wang Yuyan was too immature. So what do you think of your performance level?
Can you master the role of policewoman Axi?"
Liu Yifei smiled: "My acting skills are not good and I need to improve a lot."
The reporters were stunned.
I also heard Liu Yifei say: "But the role of policewoman Axi does not require any acting skills, so it suits me just right, so I can master this role."
The reporters held back their laughter.
This is the first time I have met an actor who admits that his acting skills are not good, and the first time I have met an actor who says that his role does not require any acting skills. This is also the first time.
All reporters were speechless.
"Liu Yifei, from the two roles of Bai Xiuzhu and Wang Yuyan to the role of policewoman, the span is so huge. Why do you want to play such a role instead of delving into a costume drama?"
Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and said: "I like to try something new, so that I can achieve self-breakthrough."
As Liu Yifei finished speaking, Chenglong also stood up, which meant that the interview was officially over.
On the platform, in front of the poster.
A director and five leading actors posed for a group photo.
Then, burn incense, worship the gods, and offer pig heads.
Until noon, as the opening ceremony came to an end, the production of "New Police Story" officially started.