The Lantern Festival, which has been passed down since ancient times, is rarely taken seriously nowadays. Because there is no holiday on this day, and the long-term fast-paced social atmosphere makes people remember the Lantern Festival every year, but its status in people's minds is different compared to New Year's Eve and Spring Festival.
Very far.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei have not celebrated the Lantern Festival in the past few years. If they were not free today and the whole family was here, they would probably miss this traditional festival again.
In the small private room of the hotel, in addition to the family of four, Wang Jinhua and Dong Zhihua's family of three were also invited by the couple. They recalled that half a month ago, the group set off to Wuhan to discuss marriage. Now that the marriage has been decided, today's Lantern Festival reunion is more like a temporary reunion.
The marriage that has come to an end has a happy ending.
The evidence was obtained, and "Dad" was called. The time spent with Ankang during this time exceeded all the past few years. From a situation where we were not very familiar with each other, we now have the affection and familiarity of our husband-in-law.
Chu Xuan lost his vitality and became bolder. After drinking a few glasses of wine, he asked jokingly: "Dad, can you describe your psychological fluctuations during this period? I'm very curious."
Ankang's face was stunned, and his hands holding the vegetables couldn't help but pause.
Liu Yifei, Wang Jinhua, and Dong Zhihua looked at Ankang with great interest, and even Liu Xiaoli had some interesting expressions.
Ankang added some food and ate it, feeling a bit dumbfounded. In the past, this boy was submissive in front of him, but he didn't expect that this boy would dare to make fun of him now.
Even so, he was relieved, as this meant that his son-in-law no longer regarded him as an outsider.
Ankang put down his chopsticks, looked at Chu Xuan and said, "Last year, when Sissi called to say that we were planning to get married during the Chinese New Year this year, I wanted to rush back and beat you to death."
There was laughter from Liu Yifei, Wang Jinhua, and Dong Zhihua. Liu Xiaoli was eating her food with a slight smile on her face, while Chu Xuan was a little embarrassed.
"When you came to Wuhan, I saw that such a beautiful daughter like Sissi was about to get married. My hatred became even deeper and I wanted to tear you apart."
Everyone was very interested, and Liu Yifei looked at her father very tenderly.
"After getting along for a few days, I can see that your relationship is so good. I haven't accompanied and taken care of Sissi for many years. The joy and happiness that Sissi and you have together are beyond my reach. I think about each other and myself. Although there are contradictions in my heart, I can only
I can force myself to accept it.”
Everyone felt deeply that Ankang's words were true. As a man who dared to analyze his own heart, the fun in the smiles on their faces turned into warmth.
"I lied to you a few days ago, and you changed your name to dad that day. It's definitely impossible to get used to it, but to this day, all I have left is my blessing to you. I don't ask for more, but I just want you to be well.
."
Ankang can honestly express the psychological fluctuations before and after marrying his daughter. Such expression seemed impossible in the past, not to mention Liu Xiaoli, a woman who always made him have a strong self-esteem.
Perhaps it was the warmth, harmony and sincerity he felt while getting along with everyone in Wuhan and Beijing that touched his heart, which also changed his mood when it came to marrying a daughter.
"Dad, we respect you." Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei toasted with their glasses. They were touched by their father's frankness.
Wang Jinhua said: "Marrying a girl is like this. She is entangled in her heart. Let's be better. Zijian is a man. We, the couple, are probably eager to get married in the future."
Dong Zijian rolled his eyes. He was only 15 years old and his mother was a little embarrassed to talk about this.
"Yes." Ankang put down his wine glass and said, "If Sissi was a boy, I would also like her to get married early and settle down early, but being a girl makes parents always worry about where their daughter will suffer and can't let go.
Such."
Chu Xuan and Dong Zhihua nodded to express their understanding.
Chu Xuan poured a glass of wine, glanced at Liu Xiaoli, looked at Ankang, and pulled Liu Yifei to toast together: "Dad, Mom, we toast you. While I am having a happy Lantern Festival, I want to say something from my heart."
Tell me something from your heart?...Everyone was in high spirits, waiting for Chu Xuan's next words.
"I think, although you are divorced, so many years have passed, and there are some things that should be let go. For the sake of Sissi and I, we can communicate normally."
"Don't mention marriage, just say that Sissi and I will have children in the future. If we are too busy with our careers and have no time to take care of the children, we can only ask you to help take care of the children. The children's education issues will always have to be negotiated, right?
."
Chu Xuan saw that his parents were not dealing with each other, and Liu Yifei, the daughter, always wanted the two parties to be harmonious. He, the son-in-law, thought that he was very close and familiar with Ankang, the father, so he openly helped Liu Yifei to express his feelings.
This is also helping himself. Otherwise, as a son-in-law, he would not only favor his mother-in-law, but also his father-in-law, and make sure that his wife feels comfortable. This is really the rhythm of him taking care of the overall situation by himself, which will be very tiring.
If mom and dad can have normal communication, and the wife will feel comfortable, then how much worry will her husband have to worry about in the future?
He didn't know what to say. He just thought that people of the older generation were looking forward to grandchildren, so he made the case for his and Liu Yifei's future children.
Unexpectedly, Liu Xiaoli said: "It's easy to talk about it in the front. You don't have to take care of the children in the back. If you don't have time, I will take care of them. Don't worry about it. Diplomat, director of the Confucius Institute, sounds arrogant, he
Can I really help you bring Confucius out?"
Wang Jinhua made a "puff" sound, put his forehead on his head and lowered his head and couldn't help but laugh sullenly.
Chu Xuan is now married. Her mother-in-law and father-in-law's family will need Chu Xuan as a son-in-law to maintain their relationship many times in the future. If Liu Xiaoli and Ankang can communicate normally, it will be a great thing for Chu Xuan and Qian Qian's family.
Save a lot of worry.
Seeing that Chu Xuan wanted to restore a good relationship between Liu Xiaoli and Ankang, she also wanted to help and say some nice words, but she didn't know that Sister Li was so amazing with her words that she really didn't give Ankang any face.
Does the director of a Confucius Institute have to cultivate a Confucius?
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"Look at what you, a mother, said, I'm really speechless." Ankang was angry.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, feeling both funny and helpless.
Forget it, forget it, you two can do whatever you want, just be happy. They are too lazy to persuade you, just let nature take its course.
Although the Lantern Festival reunion had some disharmonious episodes, it turned into family fun in the overall harmonious atmosphere and added to the fun. It ended amicably in the evening, and this year's Lantern Festival also went home separately.
It's over on the road.
After the Lantern Festival, there was a farewell with unspeakable sadness.
All matters at home are settled, and Ankang will return to his job in France.
The number of days he asked for leave this time was a bit excessive, and there were many things waiting for him to rush back to deal with. Even though the couple wanted him to stay an extra day or two to watch the press conference of "Star You", he had his wish but his official duties could not be delayed any longer.
The situation can only leave regrets.
"Dad, have a nice trip."
"Dad, we're coming to see you during our road show this year."
The next afternoon, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei took Ankang to the airport and said goodbye to Ankang who got off the car with his luggage in the parking area.
When his daughter said she wanted to see him, Ankang said in a loving and educational manner: "Have you forgotten what I told you again? Don't speak easily if you can't do it or are unsure about it, otherwise you will hurt the other person and be unlucky to yourself.
We cannot learn from those rhetorical ideologies in the entertainment industry. Do whatever you have, and say whatever you have the ability to do. This state of striving for truth is the essence of the word idol."
As a learned person and an educator who spreads culture, I always give a few words of advice to my children when I say goodbye.
Chu Xuan nodded repeatedly and happily accepted the teaching: "Dad is right, we will remember it. But Sissi is right this time. This year our movie needs a global roadshow before it is released. We will definitely go to Paris, France. This has been planned
We won’t lie about our next trip like before. Now that we have said it, we will definitely come to Paris to visit dad this year.”
"That's right." Liu Yifei said. Her father's misunderstanding and criticism made her feel ashamed. Chu Xuan's clear explanation made her feel comfortable: "We are no longer who we were before. We will always keep our family in our hearts, whether it is mom's house or dad's house.
This is our family, and only when we have everyone can we have love, right?"
"That's good, then I'll wait for you in Paris." Ankang said happily: "You go back, you have to prepare for tomorrow's press conference. You are busy with your careers. I wish you continued efforts. There are online versions of the film and television series.
Come on, send it to me when it’s done.”
"Okay, once the post-production is done, send it to Dad." Chu Xuan smiled and nodded.
"Okay, let's go, everything is fine." Ankang waved his hand, turned around and walked towards the terminal.
"Daddy is fine!" Liu Yifei waved her hand with reluctance in her eyes.
This time she spent more than half a month with her father day and night. It was not only the first time for Chu Xuan, but also the first time she had the opportunity to spend such a long time with her father in so many years.
The long-term lack of father's love has been somewhat filled, and the existence of marriage has also established a stronger emotional connection channel with her father. This is only a long time to see each other again, and the new level of parting melancholy makes her feel deeper than before.
.
This may be another change of state of mind brought about by marriage. She deeply understands what home and family are, and the profound meaning of their existence, which makes her heart infinitely closer to these two words.
After bidding farewell to their father, the couple returned home, where their mother had packed their luggage and was waiting for them.
Tomorrow's press conference will be in the morning to avoid delays. The family will leave today. They will stay in a hotel for one night and then rush directly to Shenzhen after the press conference.
Going on a long journey is about to take place. Judging from the rhythm of a couple doing one movie a year, according to what my mother said, it is an annual long-distance trip. The whole family is fresh and looking forward to the unknown journey, and it also involves buying a wedding.
For the purpose of housing, this trip has given the family full of expectations.
"The press conference went well, and you will have a good trip tomorrow. Everything will go well during the filming. I will not see you off. I will come home to say goodbye to you." Wang Jinhua came back from the company early and came specifically to say goodbye to her family.
"Sister, the group has worked so hard for you to watch." Liu Yifei walked from the big villa to the gate with her suitcases. She only had two suitcases for this trip. The weather in Shenzhen was warm and mild, so she brought mostly summer clothes.
The thin clothing does not take up much space.
After the evidence was passed, she no longer called Wang Jinhua "Sister Hua", but instead called her "Sister" like Chu Xuan.
It doesn't sound much different, but the single word "sister" seems more affectionate.
This change made Wang Jinhua very satisfied: "Every small matter has been organized into a group and everyone is in charge of it. And you, Sister Ha, are helping to take care of all the affairs. I am much more relaxed than before. Don't worry, I will keep you busy."
Yes, please contact us by phone at any time.”
Chu Xuan and Liu Xiaoli came from behind and handed their luggage to Lu Tao and Zeng Ni who were in the nanny's car to take it up. The family of three said goodbye to Wang Jinhua in front of the car door.
"Jinhua, take care, let's go then."
"Sister, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I'm leaving now."
"Sister, bye."
Under Wang Jinhua's blessing eyes, the nanny car drifted away, and the newlyweds and their mother embarked on a career journey again.
The garden villa, which had been lively and festive in the past few days, was about to fall into silence and tranquility again at this moment.
Wang Jinhua watched the car disappear at the back of the road and turned around to walk home. She lamented in her heart that life is just a game of parting and getting together again. After saying goodbye to this family again, she only looked forward to the next one.
When we get together again, you and I will still be safe and sound.
--Shangri-La Hotel.
It's not that the name is better than the name, as long as guests from the Brilliant Era or events such as press conferences will be placed here, the two parties have become tied up under the friendly business cooperation for many years.
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"My Love from the Star" producer Zhou Jielun, deputy director Lu Chuan, producer Tang Jili, director of photography Ning Hao, chief screenwriter Liu Yi, performance director Huang Lei, production director Liang Datong, and teachers' own or temporary
All members of the assembled team were present.
In terms of actors, Huang Bo plays the heroine's assistant, Yang Mi plays the villain female star, Wen Zhengrong plays the villain's manager, Zhang Songwen plays the villain capital, Zhang Luyi plays the little girl's father, and Ouyang Na plays the little girl.
For example, Qin Hao, who plays the policeman, and Li Xin, Zhang Ruoyun, Zhu Yilong, and Song Qian, who play the role of the heroine's fan group representative in the drama, were all present.
In addition, some cast members from each group of Fu Hua Dao were also present, forming seven tables of 60 or 70 people to gather together for tonight's "My Love from the Star" launch party.
They will set off directly after the press conference tomorrow. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei discussed with Li He and put the launch party on the night before.
Compared with the 180 people led by Mr. Qi Mu and Fang Wenshan, two artistic coordinators, and some members of the production team in Shenzhen, the total number of people in the entire crew is less than 200. It is not a large number of people, but for a
It’s a big crew for an urban drama.
As for the people in Shenzhen, they were waiting for their main forces to converge. There was nothing they could do about not being able to attend the opening banquet and press conference. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei could only say sorry in their hearts.
Li Hed, the chairman of Century Culture, also came to join in the fun at the opening banquet. He and everyone chatted happily under the double joy of the lingering aftertaste of the new year and the impending launch of the drama.
Suddenly, when he saw someone pushing open the door and entering, his face immediately became more joyful, and he let out a heavy "cough".
Hearing the sound of coughing, everyone present looked toward the door and saw that the two principals, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, had arrived. It seemed that they had discussed it in advance, and they all applauded and sent blessings.
"Director Chu, Happy Wedding to Producer Liu!!"
Liu Xiaoli glanced over with a smile, saw Li Hu waving and pointing to the empty seat next to her. She walked over and sat down, leaving the court to the couple.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei did not expect that they would jointly create such a show, and most people looked at each other with happy faces. Zhou Jielun, Huang Lei, Huang Bo, Ning Hao, Liu Yi, Yang Mi and other close friends each had their own jokes, Wen
Zheng Rong, Zhang Songwen, Zhu Yilong, Song Qian, Li Xin, Zhang Ruoyun and other friends who were not close to each other each sent their blessings, while the child Ouyang Nabi clapped her hands again and again, full of joy.
"Thank you everyone." Liu Yifei said softly.
"Thank you." Chu Xuan also thanked him.
Seeing the couple walking towards them and wanting to sit down at an empty seat, Li He said, "Director Chu, Producer Liu, can you say a few words?"
It was Chu Xuan’s first time as a director. Although he and Liu Yifei had been producers, they were not yet used to the process of speaking before a dinner party.
After receiving Li He's reminder, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei reacted and came to the front of the private room to say a few words to unite the crew.
There are only seven tables in total, and the private rooms are closed. There are no microphones, so you can hear everything you say clearly.
Liu Yifei gave Chu Xuan a look, indicating that he should speak first.
Chu Xuan collected his thoughts, stood up, faced everyone, and began to speak.
"The inspiration for the story came about at the end of August last year. After months of pondering, exploring and setting the tone, I started working on the script in October. Thanks to the very professional and efficient help of the teachers, a complete script was completed in two months.
After more than a month of auditions, I was lucky enough to be recognized and joined by a group of outstanding actors."
"After experiencing a Spring Festival that is of great significance to me, now we can finally set sail. I hope that the happy event of Producer Liu and I will bring good feng shui to our crew and everything will go well."
Everyone and Liu Yifei are smiling, and the happy event brings good feng shui to the crew? This sounds a bit metaphysical, but it is also a good start as the crew is about to start filming.
"Although I am the male protagonist of this play, I am also the director of this play, and I am also a new director who has just debuted."
“I don’t know how much confidence other new directors have to direct their first work well, how much ability they have to handle post-production well, and how much confidence they have to make their work perform well.”
"But here, I have full confidence to lead a good show, I also have enough ability to make the post-production perfect, and I have great confidence to make the work a good result!"
"Okay!!" Huang Lei and Huang Bo supported Chu Xuan's confidence, making everyone present burst into applause.
Modesty depends on the occasion, and sometimes being arrogant occasionally is not necessarily a bad thing.
As a director, if you behave modestly in front of the crew, this attitude may make people feel comfortable, but it will also cause the crew to lose trust and confidence in you as a director.
Perhaps when Chu Xuan succeeds in his career as a director in the future, people will have full confidence in him without any need to express his opinions. However, in the new director stage, he still needs to show his indomitable drive and confidence, at least in terms of attitude, to give people a basic understanding of him.
Conviction.
"I will devote all my energy to the work we create together, but as a director and an actor, my energy is always limited, so I hope that the teachers and friends of the entire crew can work together."
"Director Lu Chuan, who was nominated for the Venice Golden Lion Award, is the assistant director. Director Ning Hao, who was nominated for the Huabiao Best Director, is the director of photography, screenwriter, producer, supervisor. Mr. Huang Lei, an all-round film and television person who is both a performer and a popular niche player in the first generation, is
Acting director Liu Yi, who has won the Television Association's gold screenwriting award for many times, is the chief screenwriter, and director Tang Jili, a veteran Hollywood director, is the producer."
"This directorial team is incredible."
"Having such a directing team here is also our common luck and blessing."
"So, I don't want anything unpleasant to happen in the crew to affect the energy of all of us."
Everyone listened and expressed their understanding that Chu Xuan had extended the topic to this aspect. As a director and an actor, if something happened to the crew that involved energy, this would really be a bad situation for the director.
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"Teacher Zhang Songwen has a ten-year acting career, and his performance level was highly recognized by the teachers during the audition."
"Such a senior actor deserves recognition and respect, but Teacher Zhang Songwen's humble attitude during the audition surprised me and I couldn't stand it."
"Everyone should be well aware of the reason. It is a sin for an actor not to be popular. He will be treated unfairly no matter where he goes, which makes an otherwise very good actor feel discouraged."
"As an actor myself, this is something that makes me feel very chilled."
"So I hope that in the upcoming collaborative career, you will have the same attitude towards me and Liu Yifei, as well as towards actors, whether they are popular or not, and the crew members, regardless of their seniority or lack of experience."
"I have no control over other crews. Respect each other and communicate well. This is my most basic bottom line for my crew."
Everyone applauded and looked at Chu Xuan with appreciative expressions.
If Chu Xuan's high self-confidence just now made them approve but somewhat doubt it, the respectful words he gave to the entire crew made them feel so warm that they believed in Chu Xuan's leadership even more.
ability.
Especially Zhang Songwen, Wen Zhengrong and Qin Hao. Although Chu Xuan is much younger than him, they look at Chu Xuan with full respect from the bottom of their hearts because Chu Xuan gave them a lot of respect.
, this can be regarded as the sympathy between good actors and good actors.
Yang Mi, Li Xin, Zhang Ruoyun, Zhu Yilong, and Song Qian burst into applause. Chu Xuan's words made them feel so handsome.
"Senior brother is still the same senior brother, very friendly to actors as always." Yang Mi said in her heart.
"Who says celebrities don't chase stars? Brother Chu is my idol!" Young people like Li Xin, Zhang Ruoyun, Zhu Yilong and Song Qian admire Chu Xuan very much.
Sure enough, with Chu Xuan's speech, Liu Yifei ended up cooperating as usual: "I hope that with harmony and harmony, everyone can gain something in the rest of the crew's career, and work together to make "My Love from the Star" available.
Deliver a perfect answer internally and externally.”
"Okay!" Huang Bo and Huang Lei cheered again.
As the applause fell, the couple also walked down, took their seats to start the start-up banquet, and returned to their professional status.