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The news of the comeback was announced on August 8, and at the same time, there is also the shooting plan of "Mr. Butterfly".

"Mr. Butterfly" is a 10-year-old project, originally intended to be a gift film for the 2014th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 50.Although two years have passed, the governments of both sides still have great support.The other leading actor was finally decided to be a French national treasure actor, Simon Durand, who won Cannes Best Actor and Oscar Best Actor for "Lyon".

In recent years, with the invasion of domestic films by Hollywood blockbusters, domestic films prefer comedy, fantasy and other themes to win the box office. "Mr. Butterfly" has to go back to "New Moon" three years ago to find a similar genre.Usually such subjects are easy to be bad-mouthed, but this time no one made such an argument at all.The specific reason lies in Zhao Wenyan's film style.

The stern, sober and rich image style in his films is not only unique, but also applicable to most film types, which indirectly leads to his films not only being highly sought after in the industry, but also getting good returns in the market.The direct proof is his previous box office results, not all of them were big hits, but at least none of them lost money.

"That's what I said, but don't take it as your goal not to lose money, and spread the word so that people won't laugh out loud."

Zhao Wenyan's friends abroad didn't know about his comeback in advance, and it was revealed that they all called to ask about his health. Shen Qiao saw that he stayed up all night to take care of the jet lag, and took turns speaking in different languages.

The last call came from a Russian, who seemed to be a screenwriter: "I'm glad you're going to make a movie again. I wrote a script three years ago, and I always thought only you could make it."

"What is your name?"

""No shortage of"."

That Russian is also a member of Luce, and his representative work is "Lyon".Shen Qiao asked him if he was not worried that the script written by foreigners would not pass the trial in China, but Zhao Wenyan said nothing.

It was only later that Shen Qiao learned the truth from Guan Yunying's joke: "He dares to shoot anything because of the love of radio and television."

Shen Qiao also received another call at the same time, "Xie Zhen".His emotions for Xie Zhen used to be complicated, but now it can't be simple.But as Xie Zhen said, they are cousins. If there is any wrong emotion, you might as well make a plan after acknowledging this: "Are you going to make a movie again? Congratulations."

"Yes." Shen Qiao said, "Go to the cinema if you miss me."

"I'll ask someone to repair it on the island tomorrow." Xie Zhen smiled lowly.

Shen Qiao's original social circle was only limited to Feifan, but it is naturally impossible to continue now.Not to mention the explosion of WeChat friend applications, the people he wants to meet are also quite a few.And the one who bears the brunt is Jiang Mi, who is also one of the Four King Kong.

Jiang Mi's obsession with Shen Qiao is well known in the circle. It is said that when Shen Qiao announced his comeback, he flew to Beijing overnight to seek cooperation.

The whole crew is also a little drunk on this-----Director, have you forgotten that you are still filming! ?

Jiang Mi entrusted Huo Lin with his relationship. The latter has been living in seclusion recently, and Li Xiao didn't dare to take care of him.According to what he said, Huo Lin plans to take a break from filming for a while to travel around the world, and he will announce it when he actually sets off.Shen Qiao asked him about it worriedly, but was blocked by Huo Lin indifferently.

"I'll take care of my own affairs. How old am I?" Huo Lin said lightly, without the slightest emotion. "By the way, uncle, can you give me another ticket for the trial screening after the movie is finished?"

"Okay, what are you using it for?"

"Alan asked me for it, maybe he wants to go."

"Oh."

Shen Qiao put down the phone and let out a low sigh.He can't figure out many of Huo Lin's thoughts now, and he doesn't know what else he is keeping from him.It's just that at this point today, he can only believe what he said, and comfort himself that he can go on like this.

One day Zhao Wenyan suddenly asked him if he would consider moving in to live with him.Shen Qiao glanced at him, and said flatly, "Then you have to cut out a few more grids in your living room."

There are still a lot of empty spaces left in the living room of Zhao Wenyan's house, but it is not enough to put both of their trophies down.

The movie was scheduled to start on October 10rd, and Shen Qiao opened Weibo the day before, and the official Weibo retweeted it to show the authenticity.Weibo fans broke through six figures in two hours, but there is still a long way to go to develop to the level of Shao Hua and Guan Yunying.

"Actors rely on their works to speak. It's been 20 years, and they can't keep eating their laurels, can they?"

He also went to the cemetery with Zhao Wenyan that day. Zhao Wenyan searched for a long time before finding the tombstone, while he stood one meter away, quietly watching him put down the snow-white chrysanthemum.

The names of his biological parents are engraved on the tombstone.They gave him life, but also gave him decades of depression and pain.But just like what Zheng Yaoguo said to him before his death, they are sorry for him, but it doesn't mean they don't love him.

"I'm doing well now, I'm loved and respected. I'll cherish it until the end of my life."

Zhao Wenyan raised his head to look at the birds in the sky, and Shen Qiao looked at him with a gratified smile on his lips.

He finally made peace with his past.

After starting up, they have followed Feifan's consistent tradition and cut off all communication with the outside world.Only after joining the group did Shen Qiao know that the photographer was Antoine Li, a Chinese-French mixed-race photographer who won an Oscar for "The Desperado", whose Chinese name is Li Weijun.

"Alan and Charlie mentioned you many times, and finally met the real person." Li Weijun sincerely held Shen Qiao's hands, his eyes glowing.

"You know them?" Shen Qiao was curious. Knowing Alan could be said to be the fate of "The Desperado", but what kind of fate is it with Huo Lin?

"Of course." Li Weijun, who was immersed in the excitement, blurted out the truth that he had agreed to keep secret, "One year Luce went to the United States to collect pictures and his car was hit. Fortunately, he met them and his classmates on a road trip."

Zhao Wenyan on the side was originally in front of the quiet and handsome man, but when he heard this, his expression changed slightly, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

He seems to have discovered something incredible.

Until the start, Shen Qiao was still very scared, worried that he would not be able to keep up with the pace of the crew, but when the lights were in place and the camera was aimed at him, the feeling that had been absent for 20 years seemed to return to him in an instant.

"Like a gentleman, light a cigarette with me."

He opened the curtain with one hand and held a cigarette in the other.After a while, his eyes were lowered, and all kinds of emotions were hidden in his eyes.Between men and women, the beauty across genders, Simon's hand trembling as he took out the lighter, the flickering candle almost burned his hair.

"Pass."

The filming went very smoothly, and it was successfully completed in February of the following year.After that, Shen Qiao could rest, but Zhao Wenyan had to start working on the later stage.Deeply feeling that she couldn't let her boyfriend work hard alone, Shen Qiao accepted the new movie that Jiang Mi had been waiting for.After the remake of the movie "Manchester by the Sea", which won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor, "Sea City", the post-production of "Mr. Butterfly" has also been completed, and a preview will be held in-house .

Huo Lin is currently traveling in New York and cannot return to China immediately.He sent the ticket to Allen along with the ticket he had left for him.The little duke said that he would definitely arrive on time and surprise Shen Qiao by the way.

Frankly speaking, when he heard "surprise", his first reaction was that he was going to make a big move after the tiger's body shook.He was mentally prepared, but when Alan stood in front of him, he was still speechless.

Next to Alan Aldridge stood a tall, blond man.Carl Kestner smiled at him the same way he did 20 years ago: "Joe."

There was no strangeness or alienation in his voice, as if it was just an ordinary meeting, not a full 20 years apart.He stepped forward and hugged Kestner tightly: "Teacher."

Allen left with interest.

At the screening, their seats were not next to each other, so Shen Qiao sat where Allen was supposed to be.

"I've always wanted to ask you something." Shen Qiao sat down, and the lights in the auditorium gradually went out, only Kestner's outline was vaguely illuminated: "Did you ever blame me?"

Careful and uneasy, like a child who has done something wrong.But Kestner's answer was beyond his expectation:

"No." He looked at the screen intently, "I always believed that you would come back."

There are many masters and celebrities who participated in the test screening, and all of them are people with eyes above the top.But after the screening, everyone stood up and gave a standing ovation.It was a move from their heart.

"Mr. Butterfly will not be a work supported by the fame of you, Zhao, and Simon. It will be your new representative work. The audience loves him as much as they love your previous works." Kestner said .

"It's good that you like it." Shen Qiao said, her brows that were always tense were relaxed, "20 years ago, I didn't care what other people thought, as long as you praised me."

"I said 20 years ago that one day, we should be glad that we gave you an award." Kestner stared at him, "and I always believe that one day, it's not you who are proud of being my student, but you I am proud to have been your teacher."

"teacher......"

"Isn't there a saying in Chinese called 'respect the teacher and respect the way', call me teacher, then fulfill your teacher's wish and come to Hollywood." He smiled, with a gleam in his eyes that cannot be looked at, "When you have become a legend , your goal will become a witness to the legend." Kestner patted Shen Qiao on the shoulder, and said in a firm tone, "Joe, when you stand on the podium of the Dolby Theater, I will give you the award Yes, it will be me."

After Kestner left, Shen Qiao went to find Zhao Wenyan, who was a little upset that he was talking to Jacques d'Estaing.After seeing him off, Zhao Wenyan explained to him: "He came to tell me about participating in Cannes, and he wanted me to be a 'direct descendant' of Cannes."

Even the three major European film festivals, which seem to have nothing to do with politics and only pursue artistic value, still have a lot of scheming behind them. For the sake of influence and authority, various film festivals often try their best to win over some potential newcomers or gain fame. Great director outside.For example, Zheng Yaoguo was favored by Venice since "Yangge". He won the jury award for the first time he participated in the exhibition. After that, he repaid all his films and sent them to Venice, developing into the so-called "direct line".

"Then what do you think?"

"Mr. Butterfly will definitely go to Cannes. As for the future, we will talk about it later." Zhao Wenyan said, "By the way, come with me to Chang'an Guild Hall and meet someone."

"Who?"

"Jared Gray."

Jared Gray, Hollywood superstar in the 90s, Oscar winner in 2000, starring, screenwriter and producer of the "The Confessor" series, moved to Disney in 15 years, leading the reboot of the Marvel universe and the "Star Wars" series , At a young age, he was in Hollywood.

"He once wanted to invest in "Lyon", but he failed because of Paramount's reasons. But he has a very good relationship with Luce, and he helped me and Jacques several times in the Olympics. He also knew Xiao Lin and Alan, so Always wanted to see you."

Jared Gray, who is over forty years old, is still handsome and aggressive, and the blue eyes that once turned all beings on the screen have long since converged into a pool of quiet water.The moment they looked at each other, Shen Qiao didn't feel strange for some reason, as if they were not meeting for the first time, but reunited after a long absence.

"Good day, Mr. Gray."

"Hello, Mr. Shen." Jared replied in Chinese. Shen Qiao was not surprised to hear that Zhao Wenyan said that his Chinese is completely at the level of his mother tongue. "I have admired you for many years. I am very happy to meet you again." ?”

"Meet again?"

"My dad was a producer on Judgment in New York. I saw you at the premiere, but you probably don't remember." Jared smiled.

The three of them sat together, not only were there no strangeness or unfamiliarity when chatting, but it was as if they had known each other for many years.But Jared has intersected with many of his relatives and friends, and it doesn't seem strange to know him.They didn't bid farewell until one o'clock in the morning when Jared was about to return to the United States. He raised his hand to look at his watch and said regretfully, "I'm leaving. I don't know when we will meet next time."

"Maybe it's close, Jared." Shen Qiao said.

They understood the subtext and smiled at the same time.Jared Gray looked at his face in a daze.

He knew that the Shen Qiao in front of him was not the same person as the mentor in his memory.They are different, yet so alike.

That Shen Qiao seemed to outsiders to have a smooth life, but only those who were very close to him knew how difficult and honed he had been.That year he hit the Oscars for the fourth time. He was undoubtedly the best of the year, but the judges would rather award Best Actor to his teacher who has already won two Oscars.At that time, he was no longer a boy who had just entered the university, but he still rushed to his house in a hurry to persuade him incoherently.Shen Qiao in front of her didn't care, she just looked at him fixedly, her eyes were bright and relaxed: "Is it embarrassing to lose to my teacher?"

He knows the world but not the world.It's not that he doesn't understand Oscar's unspoken rules, or that his Asian identity can be offset by public relations and changing his nationality, but he still stubbornly uses the most persistent and clumsy way to realize his long-cherished wish.Just like now, he knows what a difficult life he has had in this life, but he is still willing to make unsuspecting new friends who have only met him once.

He was still the Shen Qiao in his memory who was a young man until his death, and he still had the heart of a child who was not in the world.

"You don't have to call me 'Jared'." He heard his voice, "You can call me by my Chinese name."

He took a deep breath, and called out the name in a tone as if he was about to complete a sacred ceremony:

"Chen Yun."

After saying goodbye to Jared, they headed home.Shen Qiao had already moved in, and Zhao Wenyan also drilled holes on the other side of the living room wall.The trophies of the two are scattered and shining, which is a beautiful landscape.

After taking a bath, the two of them sat on the sofa in their pajamas, the prosperity was gone, and what belonged to them was the time when ordinary people spend time together peacefully.Shen Qiao fiddled with Zhao Wenyan's belt, and suddenly said: "It seems that you haven't explained clearly to me, what is the relationship between you and Destin?"

He didn't want to get to the bottom of it before because he felt that Zhao Wenyan would always remain as his ex-boyfriend. Now that he is no longer an ex-boyfriend, he must sort out the relationship.

"He thinks he loves me very much." Zhao Wenyan said.

"You think?" Shen Qiao raised her eyebrows.

"It may have been true at one time, but he later met someone he loves more, but he refused to admit it." Zhao Wenyan's tone was slightly mocking, but not mean, "He called me a hypocrite, while he himself was the real one." Little man. But in the end I was more sober than him in love, but he couldn't see clearly what the person he loved wanted."

If you ask any more questions, it is Jacques Destin's personal privacy.Shen Qiao didn't want to explore any further, so she asked instead: "Are you very sober in love?"

"Yes." Zhao Wenyan looked at him sideways, "I was not sober before, but now I am sober."

"At first I didn't like you. I thought you were from another world. Even if I realized my feelings, I refused to face them frankly."

"When you told me that you liked me, I was ecstatic and thought that we were not far away, and we were even people in the same world, but when I found that you were still much better than me, I thought to pull you down."

"It's very selfish and naive. Even if there is no car accident, I will push you away from me step by step. I have been fettered in my heart for more than ten years, and it has evolved into an extreme desire to get you. I don't care what you have clearly given me. The rejection and vague awareness of your situation, stubbornly want you to come back to me. It was not until that time in the hospital that I realized that I had been doing wrong. To love someone, you must give him the best, and The best is what you want most."

"When you want loneliness, I will give you loneliness; when you want love, I will give you love; if you want to remake the movie, I will accompany you." Zhao Wenyan's voice was only choked, "Shen Qiao, now Is everything what you want?"

The former mentor and friend, the former glory and dream, I try to hold them all in your hands. Is all this what you want?

"Yes, I have everything I want." Shen Qiao smiled, "But there is one more thing."

He held Zhao Wenyan's hand and carefully looked at his still handsome face. They had been separated for many years, but they had been in love for a longer time.

"I still want you to be with me all the time, just like you used to long for me to be by your side. Whatever happens in the future, no matter how good the opportunity is, how bad the bad luck is, don't leave, okay?"

His eyes are so bright and candid, just like the one who held the plane ticket and passport many years ago and said to him, let's go to China together, okay.

The former boy and the man in front of him became one, he hugged him, and said solemnly:

"it is good."