Chapter 244 Wearing a down jacket and walking the red carpet
Kiwi paid great attention to this Berlin Film Festival and sent a team of eight people to customize two sets of dresses for Qin Xiaobao and Wang Bingbing.
I must say something on Weibo that when we set off, we also invited some reporters to come over for interviews.
As for large-scale foreign film festivals, tens of thousands of films are produced around the world every year. Being shortlisted is already pretty good. Even if you don't win, it's still a success. It's not an exaggeration to brag.
Even Wang Bingbing was exhausted after two transfers and a nineteen-hour flight.
Fortunately, we arrived in Berlin at 10pm local time. Although I slept for a long time on the plane and the first-class facilities were very comfortable, the fatigue of the long journey still wouldn't be relieved for a while.
When the young lady first got on the plane, she planned to go see the night view after arriving.
But the reality is that as soon as I got out of the airport, I was yawning all the time.
Like China, Berlin also has winter, with temperatures below zero at night and no more than five degrees during the day.
Before getting off the plane, everyone had already dressed up, and there was no question of whether they were comfortable or not. They got in the car directly and ran to the hotel.
"Am I the only director in China to participate this time?" Qin Xiaobao asked his agent Xiaoming.
"Yes, there are also works from South Korea and Japan that have been shortlisted. You are the only one in China." Xiaoming nodded: "So domestic reporters have high expectations and hope to win a prize."
"Ha..." Qin Xiaobao laughed: "I didn't drive this by myself. If you want to win, just win."
"Yes, there are more than two hundred films participating in the exhibition this time, and the lineup is really strong."
Wang Bingbing turned her head: "Two hundred films participating? That's too much."
"Don't you even study?" Qin Xiaobao nodded her forehead: "Xiaoming said participating in an exhibition, not participating in a competition.
In fact, the film festival has started a few days ago. More than 200 films are divided into ten units, with different weights. The main competition unit is the focus, and the others are to commend filmmakers who are outstanding in various aspects and have greater reputation than others.
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"Oh!" The young lady seemed to understand: "Then we are going to see a movie tomorrow?"
"Not necessarily. I saw the posters and there are a few movies worth watching. However, there is still some time before the awards ceremony. Let's walk around the city first. The main purpose of coming here this time is to relax on vacation, and secondly to participate in the competition."
"Director Qin, you have such a good attitude."
"The competition is so fierce, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment? What should I do if I don't adjust my mentality." Qin Xiaobao looked at the buildings and lights outside the window and could already feel that he was in a foreign country.
"Actually, there is no delay in traveling and watching movies." Xiaoming said from the side: "What is different between Berlin and Venice? In addition to the cinemas near the main venue, the Cinema Palace, there are also some scattered throughout the city."
"That's fine."
"Wow, it's so beautiful outside." The little girl got distracted as she listened, took out her phone and started taking selfies.
"By the way? Is there anything delicious in Berlin? Now that you're here? You have to experience it."
"I have arranged everything? Do you want to arrange the midnight snack first?"
Qin Xiaobao felt his stomach: "Okay? Arrangement? Are you all hungry?"
The staff nodded one after another.
All the people who came here this time were people from Kiwi and the publisher? Grandma Xiangyang celebrated her 70th birthday, so he had to go back? Liu Minghua was following up on Hu Ge's matter.
"Okay, what do you want to eat tonight? Let Xiaoming order it? I'll treat you!"
"Oh oh oh!" cheers rang out.
Wang Bingbing no longer cared about taking pictures at this time: "I heard that German pig knuckles are delicious."
"point!"
"And ham."
"point!"
"sausage."
"point!"
“Stuffed beef.”
"point!"
"besides..."
"Stop it, just tell Xiaoming directly." Qin Xiaobao shook his head: "I'm warning you? You have to walk on the red carpet in a few days."
"I eat a little of everything!" The young lady stretched out her thumb and index finger to compare: "And? Am I fat?"
As she said this, she put her hands on her hips, only to realize that because she was wearing too thick clothes, she couldn't see the curve at all, so she weakly shrank back.
"I'm not the one shouting about losing weight." Qin Xiaobao blinked: "Right? I don't have the nerve to ask others, I've always been curious."
"What?"
"Are girls afraid of the cold?"
"Look at what I'm wearing, what do you think?" The young lady pointed to herself.
"But remember our last movie premiere?" Qin Xiaobao had actually thought about this problem in his previous life: "You, including the female stars who came, wore more revealing clothes than the last one, with your whole back exposed, no
Is it cold?"
"So, what's your first reaction when you see a female celebrity wearing scantily clad clothes?" Wang Bingbing was stunned for a moment.
"That's right." Qin Xiaobao nodded seriously: "I'm wearing a suit, and I feel like I can't stand two of them. You girls..."
Wang Bingbing cursed in her heart, it was a bit strange to think this way after seeing a beautiful woman.
"Of course it's cold, but what should I do for the sake of beauty? People all over the world wear less clothes. It's weird for you to wear a down jacket alone!"
"Hahahaha!" Qin Xiaobao thought for a moment. Other female celebrities were dressed in fancy clothes, with their breasts or legs exposed. When Wang Bingbing went up, she was dressed like a ball. The reporters were all taking pictures of her, and she suddenly laughed out loud.
The young lady didn't know what he was thinking: "Anyway, I was so cold that day that my back was numb. I didn't dare to drink more hot water for fear of having to go to the toilet. But I only walked on the red carpet for a few minutes. If I persisted, there should be no problem.
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We are facing reporters from all over the world, so we must show our most beautiful side."
"It makes sense." Qin Xiaobao finally solved an unsolved mystery.
While chatting and walking, we soon arrived at our hotel, the Four Seasons.
Now that the company is on track, he, the boss, finally looks like a boss. He has a dedicated person to carry the luggage, so he doesn't have to do it himself, which is comfortable.
"Director Qin, your rooms are 2207 and 2208, and ours are also nearby." Xiaoming came over and handed over the room card: "Food will be coming to the door later. Just come to 2203. I will tell the group, but
The speed here is not fast, and I was reminded that it would take at least an hour for the meal I ordered on the way."
"It seems that the pace of life of foreigners is slower." Qin Xiaobao didn't care and entered the elevator with everyone.
There are two foreigners inside, ah, no, my group of people are foreigners.
As an assistant, Xiaoming was not in a hurry to return to the house. He first took care of the two artists. Wang Bingbing was going to celebrate the Chinese New Year soon and had no urgent schedule. In addition, the agents he interviewed were not very satisfied, so it was still vacant for the time being.
Xiaoming just helped her put the two suitcases in and then exited. It was inconvenient for girls.
Qin Xiaobao's place is much simpler. There is just a suitcase with a few changes of clothes in it. The dress has been vacuumed and hung up. When it is time to wear it, just ask the hotel to help iron it.
The room is very nice, with a big bed, thick carpets, European oil paintings, desk lamps, and the whole layout is very warm under the light yellow light.
Qin Xiaobao took the washing bag to the bathroom: "Oh, there's a bathtub here!"
"Yes, I remembered that I brought bath salts. I'll bring them over later. You can take a bath at night to help you sleep." Xiaoming came over, still holding a piece of clothing in his hand: "By the way, would you like a glass of red wine?"
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"Isn't it too bourgeois?" Qin Xiaobao was a little moved.
"It's just a glass of red wine, it's okay." Xiaoming saw what he meant: "Wait a minute, I'll put some water in the bathtub and wash it before using it."
"Okay." It's such a cold day and I've been on a plane for more than ten hours. It would definitely be very comfortable if I could take a bath.
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
Qin Xiaobao opened the door: "Don't you need to pack your things?"
"I've packed it up!" Wang Bingbing blinked.
"No way, you have two big boxes."
"When I was loading, I changed them into different categories. You don't have to take out the clothes. You can just unpack them when needed. They are just some skin care product chargers and the like. Of course it will be quick." The young lady walked in directly: "The takeout is not yet available.
Are you there? I'm already hungry."
"Already on the way, wait a moment." Xiaoming gave a smile, and his work was almost done.
Wang Bingbing looked around: "The layout of your room is similar to mine."
"The hotel is almost ready." Qin Xiaobao took a pot of water and boiled it: "What is our itinerary tomorrow morning?"
"We have no plans in the morning," Xiao Mingde's voice came from the bathroom: "Let's adjust the jet lag first, but they seem to be going out for a walk. If you want to go out, you have to tell me in advance."
"It's good to have free time. Let's go out for a walk tomorrow." Wang Bingbing sent out the invitation.
"Okay, let's go together then." Qin Xiaobao didn't think much about it.
Humph...a man who doesn't know how to be charming.
"By the way," Xiaoming walked out, and there was the sound of rushing water inside: "Just a reminder, during the film festival, thieves from all over Europe gather here, especially tourists like us with different skin colors, we can easily become targets.
Keep your money and mobile phone away, and don’t go out alone if it’s late at night.”
"It's such a mess here!" Wang Bingbing stuck out her tongue.
"What do you think!"
At twelve o'clock, everyone finally had a late-night snack. Perhaps it was the first time they tasted it. The reviews were very high and it was in line with everyone's appetite. Wang Bingbing, who was shouting that she wanted to lose weight, couldn't help but eat more.
Back in the room, Qin Xiaobao also enjoyed a hot bath, with music playing on his phone and a glass of red wine in his hand.