my time as a director

After merging a lot of companies, the two major shareholders, Ah Li and Penguin, began to urge to continue financing. They wanted to send money every day, but Li Qian ignored them.

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During this period of time, Li Qian had nothing to do, so he just ate, drank, played, and occasionally went to the special effects company to check on the progress.

Another thing to pay attention to is the post-production of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern". After Xu Ke finished the film, he went to prepare for "Lin Haixueyuan", which is "Taking the Tiger Mountain Out of Wisdom". The editing of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" has to wait until After the special effects, he came back to cut.

The leisurely time lasted until September NO.20, when Li Qian was dragged out by Tong Liya to attend this year's Harper's Bazaar charity dinner.

"Why do you come to participate in this kind of crap when you're full? There's no point in watching other people put on a show."

In the car, Li Qian looked listlessly at Tong Liya arranging his clothes. Since he just became famous in 08, he has already rejected the invitation to the ghost magazine's six-year dinner in the past.

To be honest, although this charity dinner is getting bigger and bigger and more famous, but Li Qian is really not interested in this kind of event, instead of giving money to them, it is better to give it to his own charity fund.

"Oh, if you don't come out to walk around and participate in some entertainment activities, you will really lose touch with the industry." Tong Liya said earnestly. Li Qian felt like he was almost an otaku except for work and rest.

"These insignificant activities are just a waste of time, and I don't need them." Li Qian shook his head and said, "It's not like some celebrities, who can often be seen attending various charity banquets throughout the year, and then make a lot of publicity. Maintain exposure.

These people may participate in five charity galas a year without donating any money. According to the current Internet buzzwords, this kind of behavior should be called "white prostitution". "

Tong Liya said, "Whoring for nothing? That's a small part. Most people are at least concerned about their face. They will always feel like donating some money. No matter what the purpose is, as long as you donate money, it's a good thing." .”

Forget it, come here, let's treat it as watching a play.

It took a while for Tong Liya to tidy up the unknown brand of clothes she was wearing, and the car drove forward.

The car stopped at one end of the red carpet. After the host's introduction, amidst the sound of "click" and cheers, someone opened the car door, and Tong Liya got out of the car with Li Qian on her arm.

Go through a routine, walk the red carpet in two or three steps, then sign a ghostly sign on the wall, chat with the host for a few words, and then enter the venue.

At this time, I also heard the host continue to introduce, "The following is the famous actor Wu Yifan."

With the host's introduction, violent cheers erupted suddenly, and it sounded like the fans were extremely fanatical.

"Who is this? Why haven't I heard of it?" Tong Liya was a little puzzled. There were not many such popular stars, but it seemed that Wu Yifan had never heard of the name.

"You don't know it's normal, a member of a boy group that is very popular in Nanbang, and there are many fans in China." Li Qian explained, but why is the famous actor mentioned by the host so strange.

"Then how do you know that you still care about Nanbang's entertainment circle?" Tong Liya became more and more curious.

"He has just starred in Xu Jinglei's new movie "Somewhere Only We Know". It seems that he is in a lawsuit with his original agency. He is expected to return to China for development. Huayang Media wants to sign him."

Li Qian was also surprised in the past, because an important character in the movie "Old Paoer" starring Ma Xiaogang himself had an unfamiliar face, and he also appeared in such a big production as "Journey to the West" and later watched it on the Internet occasionally. Only after seeing this person did he know that he was from the Nanbang entertainment circle.

"It's not out of touch with the industry. The industry doesn't talk about everything. I know most of the things. Even if I don't know, someone will regularly summarize the big and small things in the industry and report them to me. I can know without going out. World affairs." Li Qian smiled.

"Of course your big boss is amazing, with so many subordinates." Tong Liya curled her lips.

As he said that, he also walked into the arena and sat down at the table in the middle of the front row. Many people had already come.

"Brother Zheng, Brother Bo, Brother Chao, Brother Baoqiang..."

I said hello to them, and they all happened to be arranged in one room, and there were several other actors under the company in the back room. There were quite a few people who came, and most people who can come to this kind of event will not be absent.

"This is the first time for Director Li to come to Harper's Bazaar's charity dinner. The year before last or the year before last, Su Yun wanted to ask me to invite you, but I refused." Although Xu Zheng knew that Li Qian would Come, but still a little surprised.

"Let's take a look if I have nothing to do. I just happen to be idle and bored." Li Qian smiled, and then asked, "Brother Zheng, do you have any ideas for the sequel of the 囧 series?"

Xu Zheng shook his head, "I haven't figured out which direction to go, there are only a few categories of comedy, and the style of "Lost in Thailand" is not considered for the time being."

Li Qian said, "Don't worry, just think about it slowly. Good things take time. Good movies can't be thought of in a day or two."

Think about it, don't really make another "Lost in Hong Kong".

Li Qian did not continue to pursue this topic, it is really easy to return to the train of thought of "囧囧 in Hong Kong" after chatting.

Comedy, on a global scale, can actually be summarized into several categories.

Satirical comedies, this is what Ma Xiaogang has filmed, such as "If You Are the One" and "Private Order", which satirize current hot topics to achieve comedy effects.

There are also joyful comedies. "Tai囧" is almost in this category. It is mainly funny, or some positive emotional elements are added.

In Hollywood, you must talk about comedy movies about middle-aged men and middle-aged crises. "Lost in Hong Kong" is probably inspired by Hollywood comedies. It tells the story of a middle-aged greasy man looking for his first love. Qian Ke doesn't want to talk about this, what the hell is he filming.

After chatting for a while, Su Yun from Harper's Bazaar came quickly, and stretched out his hand to Li Qian from afar with a smile on his face.

"Director Li's presence really made our dinner party full of splendor."

Li Qian shook hands and said with a slight smile, "Boss Su is polite."

"Director Li, you are a very busy person. I haven't invited you for several years. I am so happy that you can come this time."

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After dealing with it for a while, when Su Yun left, Deng Chao said with a smile, "There is something in her words, I blame you for being arrogant, please don't move."

Li Qian shook his head, "Whatever she thinks, she will come if she invites me? Then I will be busy every day."

Xu Zheng was also deeply touched, "That's right, before you became famous, no one paid attention to you. Once you became famous, countless activities throughout the year came to you, and I was annoyed. If you don't go, they are still behind you." Arrange you, say you are playing big cards, and look down on people."

If you are not famous, you have troubles about whether you are famous or not. If you become famous, you have troubles about whether you are famous or not. You may be called hypocritical by others, but it is really annoying. This is the truth.

Poor people want to eat a lot of fish and meat, and rich people also pay attention to less oil and salt when eating vegetables.

It didn't take long, and it was almost time, and everyone was there, and the people at the next table headed by Huang Zhongjun also arrived.

Cheng Long, Ma Xiaogang, Teng Huatao, Fan Binbin, Huang Xiaoming and his wife, and that Wu Yifan just now.

"Director Li."

Except for Huang Zhongjun and Ma Xiaogang, even Cheng Long greeted Li Qian before sitting down.

Glancing sideways at Li Qian, Huang Zhongjun introduced Wu Yifan, a newcomer, with a smile.

"Director Li, let me introduce you. This is Wu Yifan. He just came back from Nanbang. Yifan, this is director Li Qian. We are the only major director in the Mainland who has won an Oscar. In the future, we will invite Director Li to develop in the Mainland. Take care and take care."

Wu Yifan quickly said hello, "Hi Director Li, I'm Wu Yifan, I like your movies very much."

"Hello."

Reaching out without hitting the smiling face, Li Qian also nodded and smiled, "I know you, that group is quite famous in China, and many fans like you."

"I didn't expect you to know me, Director Li." Wu Yifan expressed fear and sincerity. After several years of trainee career in a country like Nanban, he rarely has a bad attitude towards people who are stronger than himself.

At the side, Ma Xiaogang said abruptly, "Director Li is indeed a young man, he also knows Nanbang's men's team."

Li Qian didn't take it seriously when he satirized himself in a different way. He said that he didn't respect his elders a few years ago, so he just laughed and said, "Director Ma, we should not be behind the times in making movies. Although you are old, But you can’t be outdated, if you are out of touch with the times, the times will abandon you.”