Bright Era of China Entertainment

Chapter 828 Interview Banquet
After the award ceremony, the audience left through the normal exits. Some were happy that their favorite idols won the award, while others were upset that their favorite idols lost. There were all kinds of expressions, and everyone went back to their own homes.

Another large group of people went towards the special channel. The guests were chatting in groups of three or five. Most of the topics were related to the just-concluded Magnolia Awards. Among them, "dark horse Yu Hewei" and "upset Liu Yifei" were discussed the most. While discussing, they walked towards the hotel where the banquet prepared by the Magnolia Awards was held.

Small groups of award-winning actors and crew members walked back to the entrance. The small stage at the entrance used for the entrance ceremony was used as a place for interviews afterwards. The award-winning actors and crew members took turns to go on stage for interviews to complete the final process of this year's Magnolia Awards, which was the interview session.

"Liu Yifei, as a new generation actor, you have won the competition with several senior actors. I think the doubts that some people had about your acting skills in the past have been dispelled at this moment. I can also effectively refute the view that your appearance far outweighs your acting skills. This time you have also proved your strength. What do you think?"

The live award ceremony interview and the private media interview presented completely different situations.

Compared with the restraint and implicitness in interviews, media interviews are obviously more direct and straightforward.

If we were to ask what interested the media the most at this year's Magnolia Awards, it would be Liu Yifei, who at the age of 21 won the Best Actress Award over a group of senior actresses.

When it was Liu Yifei's turn to go on stage for an interview, the media couldn't wait to ask questions and interview her.

The questions in the interview sound innocent, but the traps hidden in them are very tricky. A bad answer may lead to malicious publicity in the media.

"In terms of acting ability, I am not as good as the teachers. I was able to win this award because the shining points of the character Mu Nihuang were recognized by the organizing committee. I am also very grateful to the screenwriters of "Legend of Red Flame" for designing such a good role. I am also grateful to Director Kong Sheng for using his superb directing and camera art to achieve this role and also achieve me."

"As for those online doubts about my acting ability, or the view that my appearance is better than my acting skills, I think there is no absolute right or wrong in artistic presentation, and everyone has their own opinions. I just need to focus on my own growth and progress. For now, I will definitely continue to work hard, and learning is endless. I think no matter what stage I am at, I will always be on the road of learning."

Jiang Xin is a simple and pure person, and Liu Yifei is also a simple and pure person, otherwise these two people would not be able to play together.

But there is a subtle difference between simplicity and purity. If Jiang Xin were asked to answer this question raised by the media, she would most likely follow the media's meaning and say something like "I proved myself".

But if you respond around this point, you will fall into the media's trap.

You proved yourself? That indirectly means you have surpassed Song Dandan, and the media can write about it in great detail, and you might even get cyberbullied.

But there is nothing wrong with Jiang Xin's reply. Winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actress has indeed proved herself, and there is nothing wrong with that. But it can only be said that Jiang Xin's innocence and purity were revealed too bluntly.

Liu Yifei is different in this respect. She can distinguish right from wrong better than Jiang Xin. On the premise of being able to distinguish right from wrong, she expresses the simplest and purest thoughts. This is the characteristic of Liu Yifei's way of dealing with people and things.

Because of this, Liu Yifei's "interviewing skills" make her remarks on various occasions seem straightforward and direct, but after careful consideration, you will find that there is nothing wrong with her answers, and it is difficult for the media to refute or criticize them, and they may even make people smile knowingly.

This is not a manifestation of high emotional intelligence. It's just that Liu Yifei has read a lot of books, so it is easy for her to see the essence of things, and thus answer questions based on the essence of things, rather than the superficial meaning of the answers.

Both of them are very simple people, but they show different sides of themselves. The reason for this is that Liu Yifei has read more books than Jiang Xin.

Chu Xuan often gave Jiang Xin advice: You should read more books.

"Liu Yifei, teacher Cheng Peipei said that when you were on the set, Chu Xuan held an umbrella for you, wiped your sweat, and explained the scenes to you. Was it because of these things that Chu Xuan's performance was delayed, causing Chu Xuan to not be serious enough when playing Lin Shu, and that's why he has never won the Best Actor award for the role of Lin Shu so far?"

The media person asking the question has changed, and judging by the microphone logo, it is a media outlet that is pro-Xinlang faction.

The pro-Xinlang media suddenly changed the subject when facing Liu Yifei. There was no nitpicking or tricky elements. Instead, they asked questions with topics that would easily attract more attention to Liu Yifei. The questions they asked were also very interesting.

Many people judge others by their appearance, and the media is even more so.

The media of the Xinlang faction are well aware of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei's status in the micro-entertainment circle, so it is impossible to offend them, and trying to please and get close to them is the best option.

"Chu Xuan, come up and answer it yourself." Liu Yifei waved at Chu Xuan. This question made her laugh. The character Lin Shu played by Chu Xuan never won any major awards. Was it because he took too much care of her and thus damaged his performance energy, which ultimately led to Lin Shu not playing well?

This logical relationship is a bit nonsensical, and she also understands that this media outlet asked this question deliberately with the intention of triggering a hot topic.

She wanted Chu Xuan to come up and answer the question himself, not because she wanted to cooperate with the media, but mainly because it was fun and interesting. Also, Chu Xuan could not be absent from her moment of honor, so she wanted Chu Xuan to come up and share the joy with her.

"I didn't win any prize, why should I come up here?" Chu Xuan uttered a muffled sound in surprise, but was pushed onto the stage by Kong Sheng and Ren Quan in a playful manner.

Under the enthusiastic focus of a large group of media, he came to Liu Yifei with a smile and took the microphone handed to him by the host.

"Let me clarify."

"The character of Lin Shu has a limited design ceiling. No matter how you act, it's just that. He can't have too many scenes, so you can only go for the details. Although he's the protagonist, he's actually a supporting role, so it's only natural that he didn't win any major awards."

"So, this is not the same as what the media friend just mentioned, that I had no energy to interpret the role because of taking care of Liu Yifei."

After hearing Chu Xuan's serious explanation, the Xinlang faction media judged the situation and stopped joking and changed the subject.

"Chu Xuan, when will your new drama be aired?"

"It is expected to be by the end of the year. It is still undergoing post-processing and will be officially announced at that time. Please wait."

Asking about other dramas on the main stage of "The Legend of Red Flame" was off-topic, but Chu Xuan still gave a simple answer. They were all dramas of his own company, so there was nothing to be cautious about. What's more, it could also help promote his "My Love from the Star", so he mentioned it in passing.

The media present nodded. They were very interested in Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei's new drama, and it would be best to get some new information. Although Chu Xuan's answer was only a few words, they also figured out the general idea from it.

It is almost July now, and the new drama is still in the post-production stage. After the post-production stage, it will be the review stage, which includes re-editing. After multiple re-editing and passing the review, it will enter the large-scale publicity stage, and then it will be scheduled for broadcast.

There is another thing here. That is, the movie that Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei and Cheng Long are collaborating on has been rumored to be released. According to gossip, it will be released during the National Day holiday.

It is obvious that Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei's new drama will not be broadcast during the National Day period, otherwise the two works of the same company will clash in publicity channels and resources, and the new drama can only be broadcast after the movie is taken off the screen.

In other words, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei’s new drama will probably be broadcast in December or later, which coincides with Chu Xuan’s reply that it will be broadcast at the end of the year.

If Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei knew about the media's fleeting speculations, they would probably sigh and say that journalists are really amazing. Without mentioning any substantive content, they can infer the general outline of their film and television plans this year from fragmentary information. That's pretty impressive.

"Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, are you married?"

"almost."

The topic of the interview was getting more and more off-topic, so Chu Xuan just responded with a simple sentence.

Does getting a marriage certificate count as marriage? Or does having a wedding count as marriage? The media didn't ask clearly, so Chu Xuan just gave an ambiguous answer, neither lying nor admitting it explicitly, in order to avoid Liu Yifei admitting to getting a marriage certificate before her nationality was changed back, which would trigger unfriendly public opinion on the Internet regarding nationality.

After taking photos with Kong Sheng, Ren Quan, Yang Rong and other crew members of "The Legend of Red Flame" for a while, the couple and the crew members walked off the stage to make way for the "Insidious" crew and Sun Honglei and others.

……

The huge hotel lobby was brightly lit, and long tables covered with gold cloth were filled with all kinds of wine, food and delicacies.

Most of the guests invited to the Magnolia Garden walked around here, toasting with red wine or beer and socializing with each other to the soothing background music.

When the couple and crew members arrived, a number of colleagues who wanted to get to know them, curry favor with them, or just say hello came along.

The couple greeted politely and then handed the stall over to Kong Sheng, Ren Quan and others.

Under the tearful eyes of Kong Sheng and Ren Quan, the two guys ran away and moved closer to the circle of Cai Shaofen, Sun Li and Deng Chao.

It is very tiring to deal with unfamiliar people, let alone a large group of such people. Even in a limited time at a banquet, you can't build many relationships. In the end, most of the communication will be ineffective, so why bother making useless responses?

Just leave the formalism to director Kong Sheng; the couple still feels more comfortable getting together with their friends.

"Our heroine is here~"

I heard her voice before I saw her. Cai Shaofen's magical voice was particularly bright even in such a noisy environment.

"Congratulations."

"congratulations……"

Deng Chao, Sun Li, Cai Shaofen, Zhu Ying, Huang Guanzhong, Jiang Xin and others picked up their glasses and, together with Chu Xuan, clinked glasses with Liu Yifei to congratulate her on winning the grand prize.

"Thank you, everyone." Liu Yifei was very happy. She picked up her beer glass and drank it all with everyone.

"Your house in Shenzhen is really big!" Zhu Ying put his arm around Liu Yifei's shoulders and held an empty wine glass in one hand while Sun Li poured wine for him.

Hearing this, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were a little surprised. Liu Yifei asked, "How did you know?"

"We've been there." Cai Shaofen said, "Your mother called me a few days ago and asked me if I was free to come to your wedding in March next year. I said I would definitely come and asked where it was held. Then your mother told me the specific location. Zhu Ying and I went to take a look before we rushed to Shenghai yesterday."

Zhu Ying added: "It's very close to the Hong Kong River. Just turn left after crossing the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and you will reach your Banshan Villa Park. It takes less than half an hour. We went to see it early yesterday morning, but Auntie hadn't come yet, but your..."

"Aunt." Chu Xuan said.

Zhu Ying nodded: "Yes, your aunt is here. She showed us your villa. It is really big."

Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei smiled slightly, feeling amused.

There is still more than half a year to go before the wedding next year, but my mother has already anxiously contacted people to confirm the guests who will come to the scene to congratulate her.

They can understand this, as their friends are basically all people in the same circle. If they ask for help right before the wedding, it may lead to a situation where they cannot come due to schedule issues. Asking for help so long in advance is just to give friends who want to come some idea.

Mom handles everything, so they don't have to worry about it.

"The wedding will be held next year. Oh, I'm so envious." Sun Li and Liu Yifei clinked glasses of wine, looking at Deng Chao intentionally or unintentionally.

When Chu Xuan and his friends saw this scene, they all looked at Deng Chao with a teasing look, making Deng Chao look embarrassed.

It's fun and joyful to get together with friends.

The couple, who had not eaten dinner, chatted, clinked glasses of wine, and tasted the cakes, cold dishes and hot food at the dinner.

Occasionally, a few unfamiliar and strange actor friends came over to clink glasses and congratulate Liu Yifei and Cai Shaofen on their awards, and everyone treated each other in a friendly manner.

There were also actor friends who were nominated together and they came to chat, creating an atmosphere where we are friends regardless of whether we win or not.

"Chu Xuan is here." A voice came, it was Sun Honglei.

"Chu Xuan, have a drink, everything is in the wine." Sun Honglei said, holding up the glass with a smile.

Chu Xuan was a little caught off guard, and he shared a glass of wine with this "ruffian".

Afterwards, Sun Honglei asked for Chu Xuan's phone number, raised his hand and shook Chu Xuan's hand vigorously: "Please keep in touch in the future. Feel free to find me when you come to the Northeast. I'll be there for you no matter where you go to play or drink. I won't disturb you. You guys can chat."

Looking at Sun Honglei's back as he walked away, he shook his head and smiled.

"What is Brother Honglei doing?" Liu Yifei couldn't understand why Sun Honglei behaved like this.

"No wonder he is so popular, there is a reason." Chu Xuan said.

Liu Yifei looked over and saw Sun Honglei clinking glasses with Chen Jianbing, Yu Hewei and Duan Yihong. These people were all actors nominated for the Best Actor award, and Sun Honglei, an award winner, took the initiative to toast those who did not win the award as a gesture of friendship.

At this moment, she understood and understood the meaning of what Chu Xuan said. She smiled and said, "He looks like a gangster, but he's actually a nice guy. It's just that his expression is a bit too direct. It's so embarrassing."

The couple clinked glasses, and Chu Xuan said, "This is how men should interact with each other. It's not like you women who are so hesitant."

Liu Yifei's eyes bulged and she was about to retort in dissatisfaction when Yu Guangzhong saw Teacher Song Dandan coming over with an older male senior beside him.

Seeing that he was coming straight towards her, she felt a little dazed. Why did he find her?
"Liu Yifei, I am Zhou Hongqi, the chairman of Shenghai Television Association. I’m here to congratulate you." Zhou Hongqi brought congratulations.

"Congratulations, Concubine Yi. You have achieved so much at such a young age. You will definitely have a bright future." Song Dan made a toast.

Liu Yifei was a little stunned. Chairman of Shenghai Television Association? Such a big shot came to congratulate her?

Even though she couldn't figure it out, she quickly raised her glass and said, "Thank you, teachers. I toast to you."

After taking a sip of wine, Zhou Hongqi smiled gently and said, "You looked uneasy on the stage. Do you feel that it is unreal for you to win this award? It just so happens that when I was drinking with Teacher Dandan just now, Teacher Dandan also thought so."

"Whether we misunderstood or not, I came to have a drink with you, congratulate you and also say that your Mu Nihuang is well-deserved. She was voted in by the organizing committee and recognized by most of the teachers."

"So, if we understand it correctly, then you don't have to worry about it. If we understand it wrongly, then we are here to congratulate you."

Liu Yifei felt a little bit unbelievable. She didn't expect that two artist-level teachers would come specially to comfort her in order to reassure her. This was really something she didn't expect.

"No need to be like that. I know it's not that I'm so good, I just played the right role. I know that the two teachers are too polite." She said repeatedly.

"You are just excellent, don't be modest." Song Dandan said generously: "You beat me. If you are not excellent, then I am even worse, right?"

Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were amused. Teacher Dandan is quite down-to-earth. She can even use the internet term "gengla" fluently. It seems that this veteran artist also understands the new era and new trends and knows how to keep pace with the times.

"But you cut off my path, I will remember you forever." Song Dandan looked serious and said, "The first time in my life that I could have achieved something beyond the circle was blocked by you. I can tell you that I will keep an eye on you in the future. If I don't see your progress in your works in the future, be careful that I will scold you. If you don't grasp such a good image and acting talent, it would be a waste of God's gift."

Song Dandan's tone was very serious, but his words were full of reverse motivational style like a skit.

She also expressed her indifference towards Liu Yifei winning the award, which resulted in her gaining nothing, and also wanted to make Liu Yifei feel completely at ease.

It also conveys a reminder to Liu Yifei that she should never be proud of winning a big award at such a young age. The statement "I will keep an eye on your progress in the future" gives Liu Yifei an unnecessary warning and pressure, and also encourages Liu Yifei to move forward down to earth.

Liu Yifei naturally understood the meaning of the words, and was somewhat moved by the warmth of the senior encouraging the junior. She smiled at Song Dandan and took the initiative to hug him: "Teacher Dandan, I will definitely work hard, thank you."

"Keep going." Song Dandan patted Liu Yifei on the back and said after they separated, "I've heard from Zhao Baogang that you are very good. If you want to take this path, you must walk it seriously and don't waste your talent."

"Okay." Liu Yifei agreed.

Seeing this scene, Chu Xuan felt emotional.

Liu Yifei blocked Song Dandan's way, but Song Dandan took the initiative to comfort her. This is a rare thing in the circle.

He didn't know what to say. He could only say that artists who dare to act pitiful, ugly, and stupid on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala without caring about their image are really different from ordinary actors.

Perhaps the biggest difference between an artist and an ordinary actor is the difference in their vision and mentality.

(End of this chapter)