The closing ceremony of the Paris Saint-Simon International Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held in front of the Roxelle Theater. The police blocked the entire street and only the special vehicles of the organizing committee could enter. The long red carpet was lined with long lines on both sides. Reporters from all walks of life, actors, directors and related personnel from various countries who participated in the ceremony walked through the red carpet one after another under the tracking of countless cameras and flashes. The men were graceful and the women were charming and sexy. This is a festival of movies and stars are shining brightly. moment.
Dai Mengyan and the director of "Hong Kong Love" came from the red carpet, followed closely by Liang Shiqiao and representatives of Hong Kong Hero Pictures. Dai Mengyan wore a sapphire blue strapless floor-length dress, which was exquisite. The tailoring and handicrafts further highlighted her curvaceous and charming figure and elegant demeanor. The gleaming necklace around her neck and the guidance of reporter Shi Yi showed that the reporter Youli youth and overseas students were avid fans of Dai Mengyan. On the sign with Dai Mengyan's name, some excited girls even screamed...
Dai Mengyan was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong. His parents believe in Catholicism. His mother died young and his father was a crew member of an international shipping company in Hong Kong and worked at sea all year round. Dai Mengyan went to boarding school since he was a child. After his father remarried, he lived with his stepmother for several years. He has a half-mother. His younger brother, his stepmother is kind-hearted, and the family relationship is very harmonious. Dai Mengyan inherited his father's character, strong, can endure hardships, and has a strong ability to live independently. Dai Mengyan showed good acting talent since he was a child, and entered Hong Kong at the age of 14 Royal School of Art, he became popular in Hong Kong with his outstanding performance in the movie "Sunshine Girls" at the age of 16. At the age of 17, he entered the Hong Kong Film and Drama Academy for further studies. He has won many awards in the past one year since he started filming. He has served as the image ambassador of social welfare activities for many times, from TV to cinema. From commercial advertisements to entertainment news, her name is almost everywhere. She is a popular figure in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China. The awards ceremony opened at 4 pm on September 5, Paris time, in the international film industry. The lights in the Roxelle Theater were bright. The house was full of guests, and every time the award presenter announced the winner of an award, it would cause bursts of warm applause from the audience... The atmosphere in the venue was very warm. As the host, award presenters and winners took turns, it was finally the turn of the Best Actress award. It was announced that the performance clips of the five actress nominees in their respective films appeared on the big screen.
Dai Mengyan has been in the film industry for one year, and she has experienced almost all the big and small scenes and all kinds of fame and fortune, but she still can't restrain her inner nervousness at this moment. After all, the Saint Simon Award is more international and authoritative, and it is what every film actor dreams of. Her artistic achievements are not only about money and worth, but also a reflection of the value of life. When she saw the award presenter opening the envelope and about to announce the results, her heart was in her throat and her breathing stopped.
The award presenter enthusiastically announced the results. Although Dai Mengyan only spoke English and could not understand French, the pronunciation of the name Dai Mengyan was the same regardless of French or English, and she clearly heard the three pronunciations of "Dai Mengyan". When the translator repeated it again in English, she heard clearly. The original words of the award presenter were: I am honored to announce here that the winner of the Best Actress at this year's San Simeon Film Festival is Dai Mengyan! There was another burst of enthusiasm in the venue. With applause, Liang Shiqiao and the director excitedly stood up and hugged Dai Mengyan to congratulate her, applauding and making way for her. Dai Mengyan walked up to the award podium excitedly, took the golden statue from the award-winning guest, and couldn't help but touch the trophy lightly. A light kiss.
Holding the gold statue in his hand, Dai Mengyan approached the microphone and said excitedly in English: "It's a great honor...I'm so excited...I want to thank Hong Kong Hero Pictures and the director for giving me the opportunity, and thank my agent Mr. Liang Shiqiao for his help.
Thanks to everyone on the crew for their support, thanks to the judges for giving me the honor of standing here, and thanks to all the people I want to thank..."
At this time, Dai Mengyan's performance clip in "Hong Kong Love" appeared again on the stage and big screen.
Meristant Street in the old city of Paris has a history of many years. The street is not wide. Along both sides of the street are old-fashioned apartment buildings with only four or five floors. There are no noble villas and mansions here, no simplicity of civilian buildings, and no high-rise buildings in the new city.
No matter how the years change, it has always been a gathering place for the middle class. The quiet streets seem to be forgotten corners of fashionable Paris, but they still have the classic style of Paris. No. 17 Apartment Building 5, Meristant Street
No., this is one of Dai Mengyan’s properties in Paris.
After the award ceremony, Dai Mengyan attended a press conference for some of the winners organized by the organizing committee, and then went directly back to the apartment. Instead of attending the regular dinner held by the organizing committee, she went to host her own family dinner. This family
The dinner party was thrown out by accident. Originally, a few friends who were doing business or staying in France wanted to take advantage of her coming to attend the award ceremony to entertain her in Paris. These friends included well-known entrepreneurs, famous singers, and actors, all of whom were unknown.
I’m a friend who refuses so much, but I can’t attend everyone’s banquet one by one, so I make an appointment to entertain everyone, so that everyone is taken care of. Since there are many mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment media during the award ceremony, there are many who specialize in gossip and scandals.
Reporter, Dai Mengyan did not choose a hotel to avoid reporters, but specially arranged the banquet in his apartment.
This is a 4-bedroom house, which has been renovated. However, Dai Mengyan does not live here often, and there is very little furniture. The living room does not even have household items such as sofas and TVs. It is now completely used as a restaurant.
There is a brand new, long Western-style dining table in the empty living room. There are 6 chairs on each side of the dining table and one chair at each end. There are a total of 14 high-back chairs placed on the white tablecloth.
There are 14 sets of exquisite tableware, and flower-shaped napkins are inserted into the glasses at each place. The men are chatting and laughing, the women are gossiping, and the hostess of the family banquet is elegantly shuttling between the dining table and the kitchen... This is the scene.
The son reminds people of the banquet scene of a wealthy family in the movie.
This family banquet was hosted by the famous Carnage Hotel in Paris. The Carnage Hotel has been following the family business model for many years and is famous for adhering to tradition. It is one of the Paris hotels that best represents the cultural connotation of French fine dining. Liang Shiqiao
I contacted Kanich Hotel 4 days ago. Except for tables and chairs, all other raw materials and tableware are brought by the hotel. The store sent a senior chef, a chef assistant and two waitresses. Of course, the price is not high.
All the 7 guests invited by Fei arrived, including two ladies and one with his wife or girlfriend, totaling 1. Counting Dai Mengyan and Liang Shiqiao, the place was full.
The ceiling light in the living room sheds soft light, and the curtains flutter in the evening breeze. This is a warm Parisian night, a Parisian night full of distinguished guests, and for Dai Mengyan, this is a Parisian who won the Saint-Simon Award.
Brilliant night.
The aperitif was poured, the hors d'oeuvres were served, and the first course of the French meal began. Dai Mengyan stood up as the host and made an opening speech. She said: "Brother Liang is negotiating the rent contract in the back room and won't let us wait any longer. Then,
Let's get started. This house was bought last year. Today is the first time to entertain friends here. All the people here are famous people from the business and entertainment circles. Today is another day when I win an award. I feel very honored and honored.
It’s a commemorative moment. Thank you very much for coming, and thank you Brother Liang for planning things in Paris so thoughtfully. The only regret is that I have to catch a flight to Berlin tonight, and the gathering time is a bit restricted. Fortunately, I still have an hour to eat.
The time is not too bad, and I ask for your understanding. In addition, Mr. Zhao and Brother Liu will drive us to the airport, so don’t embarrass them when drinking. Come on, let’s cheers to today’s party.”
The guests raised their glasses one after another. Some said: Cheers to Meng Yan for winning the Academy Award. Some said: Cheers to Meng Yan’s happy day. French meals are generally divided into five stages: aperitif, appetizer, main course, dessert, and coffee. Appetizer
Afterwards, Liang Shiqiao was negotiating the rent in the back room before he came out. Seeing the main dishes such as foie gras and snails being served one after another, everyone started to talk about it. They all asked Dai Mengyan: Why hasn't Liang Shiqiao come out yet?
A popular Taiwanese female singer stood up and said: "Meng Yan, do you want me to urge Brother Liang?"
Dai Mengyan nodded and continued to entertain the guests.
Not long after, the female singer came back and said to Dai Mengyan: "Brother Liang asked you to go there. The rent there will be reduced by 110,000."
Dai Mengyan put down his wine glass and said, "Okay, I can't bear it anymore. Please use it slowly, I'll come as soon as I go." Dai Mengyan got up and went to the study room. The desk in the study room was against the wall. Sitting in front of it was Liang Shiqiao, with two chairs opposite.
The lessee was sitting there, a middle-aged Canadian couple. There were two printed house rental contracts on the desk, and there were six or seven cigarette butts in the temporary ashtray instead of a dinner plate. It was obvious that the discussion lasted a long time.
The Canadian couple were calm and calm, but Liang Shiqiao's expression was different.
Dai Mengyan entered the room and asked: "Brother Liang, what's going on?"
Dai Mengyan asked in Chinese, and the Canadian couple spoke English. They probably understood something from Dai Mengyan's expression and tone, so before Liang Shiqiao could answer, the man explained: "That's it. Generally speaking, the world economy is in recession this year.
France's economic growth rate has dropped to about 10%. Economists believe that France has entered the most serious economic recession after the war. This will inevitably affect Paris's tourism and retail industries. According to statistics from industry associations, even the Champs Elysees
The turnover of the Avenue des Elysées is declining, and the commercial streets of Paris Neustadt are even more affected. Therefore, we put forward the request to lower the rent appropriately. We saw on TV that you won the Best Actress Academy Award, and your family banquet
We have invited so many distinguished guests. We really don’t want to disturb you at this time. We are really sorry. However, if you make a special trip to Paris for signing a contract in the future, it will be a big expense for you, and in the end
Importantly, your time is your wealth.”
Dai Mengyan said: "I don't know anything about the world economy. I only know that my rent in Xincheng Commercial Street is below average. You can renew the contract if you think it is suitable. Otherwise, after the remaining 8 months expire: you can go find
A more suitable house.”
Liang Shiqiao said: "I have said everything that needs to be said, but they just keep saying those few words over and over again."
Dai Mengyan said to the middle-aged couple: "Then there's nothing to talk about: you can go back and you don't have to come back again. I have the final say on my house and I won't rent it out."
The man was stunned and asked in surprise: "Why?"
Dai Mengyan sullenly uttered a Beijing curse he learned in Beijing: "You're fucking annoying me!" The man didn't understand, so he asked Liang Shiqiao: "What did she say?"
Liang Shiqiao said: "She said she was very unhappy and the house was no longer available for rent."
The man said: "Even if you rent it to others, we also have priority according to the law."
Dai Mengyan said: "Take your priority and go back! Brother Liang, see you off." After saying that, he turned and left. The man glanced at the woman complainingly, as if the wife was responsible for this result, and then he looked at her with a look of help.
He looked at Liang Shiqiao. Liang Shiqiao shook his head and expressed his helplessness, and politely sent the Canadian couple out of the room.
Waiting for Liang Shiqiao to sit down: A famous Hong Kong film actor said: "Brother Liang: don't be angry, let's drink."
Liang Shiqiao drank a glass of wine and said with a smile: "These two are a little too much. I heard from somewhere that Meng Yan was going to attend the award ceremony, so he took the initiative to call and said that he could sign the lease renewal contract while Meng Yan came to Paris.
In fact, there are still 8 months left in the contract and it should not be renewed. Originally, it was agreed that it would only be a renewal, not involving rent issues, and the date was set yesterday, but they had to find an excuse to delay it until today. They knew that Meng Yan was having a banquet but chose this time.
, too attentive.”
Mr. Zhao, a wealthy businessman living in Paris, interjected: "He wants to see if you have won an award. If you win an award, you will be in a good mood and will not care about it. You will not care about your appearance at the banquet. In fact, this is also robbery, and it cannot be brought to the table." Those present here.
A Beijing real estate agent laughed and said: "Do you think Canada is all Bethune?"
Liang Shiqiao said: "I also caught up with Meng Yan's temper."
The unhappiness of the rent contract was quickly dispelled by laughter. Everyone drank and drank: talking about everything, immersed in the joyful atmosphere. Dai Mengyan and several others took out their cameras, and everyone, whether they were in a group photo or alone, talked about it.
Taking pictures: When the banquet was coming to an end, Dai Mengyan even took a group photo with the chef and waiters. The family banquet ended successfully: the staff of Kanich Hotel cleaned up the tableware and leftovers in a professional manner: Dai Mengyan went downstairs to bid farewell to his friends...
After seeing off the guests, Dai Mengyan and Liang Shiqiao immediately drove to Charles de Gaulle Airport. (To be continued)