novellhall How did Chapter 110 turn into a fan signing event?
How did Chapter 110 turn into a fan signing event?
Chapter 110: How Did It Turn into a Fan Signing Event? (2 Updates, Please Subscribe)
The press conference hasn't even started yet.
More and more people gathered over the Jiahe River.
Zou Wenhuai had to gather all the security guards and even instructed the people next to him to call the police station and ask them to send some officers to maintain order.
Before long, Jiahe's staff set up the speakers and handed microphones to Zhang Shuai'an and Zou Wenhuai.
"Feed, feed, feed."
Holding the microphone, Zhang Shuai'an said, "Hello everyone, I'm Zhang Shuai'an. I was just dragged out of the editing room by Mr. Zou, and I still don't quite understand what happened."
Those around him burst into laughter upon hearing this.
Zhang Shuai'an didn't know what was so funny about what he said, but these people in front of him were inexplicably very supportive.
"To avoid taking up too much of everyone's time, we'll select about ten people to answer some representative questions."
He really didn't know what to say, so he could only say to the reporters, "It's not appropriate for everyone to stay here. Let's finish the interviews as soon as possible and go home. 'Shanghai Bund' will still be broadcast at 8 pm tonight, so don't miss it."
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Laughter broke out again, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.
"The gentleman in the blue shirt, you can start."
Zhang Shuai'an, with his sharp eyes, spotted the young master mixed in with the crowd and immediately called out his name: "Out of everyone, you stand out the most."
Everyone turned to look at Young Master Kuang, and then smiled knowingly.
Young Master Kuang naturally understood Zhang Shuai'an's intention in calling him up, and stood up with a faint smile on his face.
Someone immediately handed him a microphone.
Young Master Kuang chuckled and introduced himself, "I'm the editor-in-chief of the entertainment section of 'Red and Green Tabloid' and 'TV Weekly'."
"My surname is Kwong, and I am a contributing writer for this event!"
Zhang Shuai'an smiled and nodded: "Okay, Mr. Kuang, what would you like to ask?"
As expected, Young Master Kuang immediately asked what Zhang Shuai'an most wanted to know: "Mr. Zhang, you just said you came out of the editing room. I wonder what movie you were editing? Could you tell me in detail?"
That's a great question! I'll give you a bonus later!
Zhang Shi'an gave the young master an approving look, then said earnestly, "The film we're editing this time is called 'Chasing Girls,' which is the film that Mr. Zou and I agreed on more than two months ago. It's a romantic comedy, the male leads are Mr. Shi Tian and me, and there are six or seven female leads, each one a stunning beauty—"
He spent two minutes praising every aspect of the film before finally finishing the first question.
Zhang Shuai'an then pointed to a young woman who looked quite attractive: "Okay, beautiful lady, what would you like to ask?"
"Ah, Brother Wen is calling me!"
The woman in the beige lace cheongsam jumped up excitedly: "Brother Wen, hello! My name is Lin Yanyan, and I'm a reporter for *Literary Weekly*. I'd like to ask, since your on-screen romance with Ms. Zhao Yazi was so genuine, will that genuine feeling carry over into real life?"
It seems this person is a shipping expert. We can't shatter her beautiful fantasy, nor can we describe the relationship too ambiguously, since Zhao Yazi is a married woman and already has enough scandals.
"I met Sister Zi on the set of 'Young Detective Bao Qingtian'. At that time, I was a newbie who didn't know anything."
Zhang Shuai'an immediately used his acting skills to recount the story in a gentle, conversational tone: "With a heart full of enthusiasm, I asked Mr. Shao for the role of Bao Heitan. At that time, I was really nervous. If I didn't perform well, I would be doomed."
"Back then, I relied entirely on Sister Zi's encouragement and guidance on my acting skills. She helped me a lot. I've always considered her my closest and most trustworthy friend."
"So when I was writing the script for 'Shanghai Bund,' when I came up with the character Feng Chengcheng, she was the first person I thought of. Because the two of them are such a perfect match, both of them are equally elegant, noble, and beautiful."
At this point, he looked at everyone and smiled, "It proves I didn't choose the wrong person. Everyone should really like her portrayal of Feng Chengcheng, right?"
"Yes!" the audience on the outer perimeter shouted in unison.
Zhang Shuai'an then announced, "Next!"
Zou Wenhuai watched Zhang Shuai'an from the side and found that this kid was not afraid of big occasions at all, and his words and actions in controlling the situation were quite skilled. The more he watched, the more he admired him.
"Mr. Zhang, there have been rumors circulating that you and Boss Shao have fallen out. Is that true?"
A well-dressed young man with a fairly decent appearance bombarded him with questions: "Now that you're with Golden Harvest and have received investment from them for your films, does that mean you've sided with Golden Harvest and are cutting ties with Boss Shaw from now on?"
"TVB just used two hit dramas to propel you to such a high position, and you've already switched to Golden Harvest. Doesn't that seem ungrateful?"
The man asked several questions in a row, each one sharp and clearly intended to sow discord.
When Zou Wenhuai heard the words "ungrateful," he raised an eyebrow, took the microphone, and asked the man, "May I ask how this gentleman is addressed, and which newspaper do you work for?"
The man laughed and retorted, "I'm just a reporter for an obscure tabloid. Mr. Zou, are you asking such detailed questions because you intend to retaliate later?"
Those around him looked at Zou Wenhuai with a hint of skepticism upon hearing this.
"Sir, it's alright if I don't tell you my name."
Zhang Shuai'an knew he couldn't answer this directly, so he smiled and said, "I've always had a very good relationship with Mr. Shao. Maybe your memory isn't very good, or your information isn't very up-to-date. You know, Mr. Shao paid me three million to be the male lead in the TV series 'Shanghai Bund.'"
He concluded with a laugh: "If Mr. Shao had spent three million to hire someone to film a movie before falling out with them, I reckon the actors at TVB would be eager to fight with him every day. Mr. Shao would have gone bankrupt long ago!"
The people around were indeed amused, and the question of why didn't need an answer.
However, Zhang Shuai'an still explained: "I signed the contract for 'Shanghai Bund' with Shaw Brothers and the contract for 'Chasing Girls' with Golden Harvest on the same day. At that time, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Zou were together."
I believe many of the journalists present were also there at the time. Whether we were at odds or not, I believe everyone here can judge for themselves.
The following questions were rather pointless, mostly just fan-related.
One female reporter even took off her coat, wanting Zhang Shuai'an to sign his blouse.
Zhang Shuai'an couldn't help but show a speechless expression, but he still signed it for him.
This one autograph caused a stir, as everyone around them started clamoring for it.
So the press conference turned into a fan autograph session, with a long line forming in front of Golden Harvest Company, which looked to be at least five or six hundred people.
Zou Wenhuai also had his employees deliver a large pile of A4 paper and a dozen or so oil-based pens.
Fortunately, Zhang Shuai'an's calligraphy is quite beautiful, and he is not afraid of signing his name at all. In addition, with the buff of "timeless excellence", the artistic font he signs is quite powerful!
"Brother Wenqiang, could you write a sentence for me?"
Before long, a pretty girl of about fourteen or fifteen years old walked to the front of the stage.
Zhang Shuai'an looked up slightly, feeling that the girl looked somewhat familiar: "Sure, what's your name? What would you like to write?"
The pretty young girl said earnestly, "My name is Wen Biyu. I'm currently in the second year of junior high school. I want to become a big star like you and earn lots and lots of money."
Zhang Shuai'an immediately wrote: "Okay, then I wish little Wen Biyu all the best in becoming a big star next year and earning lots and lots of money!"
"Thank you, Brother Wenqiang, no, Brother Shuai'an!" Wen Biyu kissed Zhang Shuai'an on the cheek and then ran away contentedly.
Before long, a girl wearing a baseball cap joined in the clamor: "Yeah, handsome An-gege, I want one too! You have to write one wishing me to become a big star soon and earn lots and lots of money!"
Hearing this voice, Zhang Shuai'an was speechless. He raised his hand and took off the other person's hat, revealing a stunningly beautiful face, which was none other than Rosamund Kwan.
"What are you doing here?" Zhang Shuai'an glared at her.
Rosamund Kwan snatched the hat back, put it back on her head, and replied with a smile, "It's the weekend today. I originally wanted to visit you, but when I went to your place, Brother Tung said you were here, so I came to check on you. I didn't expect to encounter such a big scene."
Zhang Shuai'an tugged at her and dragged her behind the stage: "You stand behind me. After we've finished signing these people's papers, I'll deal with you!"
"Hey, where's my autograph? You haven't signed it for me yet," Rosamund Kwan said, sounding a little anxious.
Zhang Shuai'an said irritably, "If you yell again, I'll slap you in the face, you believe me?"
Rosamund Kwan immediately hid behind her: "Ah, no, that won't do. It's very difficult to wash off a signature made with this kind of pen."