novellhall Chapter 91: Opening Ceremony, Legend of Sword and Fairy
Chapter 91: Opening Ceremony, Legend of Sword and Fairy
It was within Gu Qing's expectations that Jing Tian was liked by her family.
His family wasn't exactly a prestigious clan, but Jing Tian's refined temperament and upbringing, cultivated since childhood, impressed the two elders. She was also beautiful and had a dignified and elegant personality. They were just short of asking when the two of them would get married.
However, it was clearly too early, and Gu Qing was not ready to meet his father-in-law.
But that's beside the point. Time flies, and it's already August 8th. The opening ceremony of the Olympics is just around the corner.
Numerous media reporters were stationed at the airport, and major portal websites were publishing reports about who had come to Beijing, which attractions they had visited, and who had praised the deliciousness of Chinese food.
Many of the country's top celebrities attended the event, clearly not wanting to miss such a great opportunity to appear on screen.
Jing Tian was dressed to the nines today, and she certainly attracted a lot of attention.
She wore denim shorts that revealed her long legs, and a pure white T-shirt. Although simple, it exuded a unique charm. Her hair was styled in a bun at the back of her head and secured with a hairpin.
Her fresh and cheerful appearance, though without makeup, already reveals her stunning beauty.
"What are you looking at, you idiot?"
"It's perfectly natural for me to look at my girlfriend."
Jing Tian chuckled. She loved Gu Qing's undisguised affection, even though he had been stubbornly denying it back then.
Unfortunately, she has to go in with Lu Zheng today and can't hold onto Gu Qing's arm.
After the two parted ways, Gu Qing drove to the Bird's Nest stadium, where it was already incredibly lively.
Celebrities from all walks of life stopped by, and domestic and foreign reporters were busy interviewing and reporting, but their group really didn't get any attention.
Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse and other Hong Kong stars, as well as leading artists from various mainland film and television companies, also attended the event.
Music industry figures such as Wei Wei, Na Ying, Liu Huan, and Wang Feng.
The circles are clearly defined, making it dazzling to look at.
Gu Qing didn't try to force himself into any circles, mainly because his identity was a bit awkward. Although he graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, he was only a student in the photography department.
Although I know a few teachers, they are clearly not my direct mentors.
After a brief nod, he prepared to leave.
"Director Gu, it's been a long time!"
However, Fan Binbin approached with another woman she had never seen before.
The two hadn't seen each other for a while, but they weren't awkward when they met. When traveling, the most important thing is to be eloquent.
"Oh, it's Binbin. And who is this?"
"Wang Jinghua, Director Gu has long admired your name."
"Mr. Wang, you're too kind. I'm the one who often hears about Sister Hua's glorious deeds."
Gu Qing shook hands with the other person and exchanged polite words.
This guy has the same personality as Fan Binbin, he's very ambitious, but unfortunately Fan Binbin didn't learn the essence of his character.
After breaking up with Huayi Brothers, Fan Binbin briefly joined Orange Sky Entertainment, but they will break up again next year and he will start his own company.
"Director Gu, where's Tian Tian?"
"She's with President Lu; she'll be here later."
"That's a pity, I haven't seen Tian Tian in a long time either."
Fan Binbin felt regretful, realizing that her relationship with Gu Qing had become somewhat distant, so she thought of trying to take the wife's route.
There will be an opportunity.
Gu Qing smiled. He did want to meet Wu Kebo of Orange Sky, who was even more capable than Huayi Brothers.
Right after starting the company, he poached Wong Jing-fai and made a blockbuster like "Red Cliff" as his debut film. He then went on to buy theater chains and Golden Harvest, which was quite a big move.
Compared to Wang Zhonglei, who only has Huo Siyan, Orange Sky has seven!
Along the way, I met many familiar faces, including Huang Xiaoming and Li Binbin from Huayi Brothers, as well as Liu Yifei, who hasn't been doing so well lately.
Gu Qing always only took a small taste; after greeting everyone, he entered the Bird's Nest.
At that moment, Jing Tian was chatting with Gu Cheng. When she saw Gu Qing coming over, she hurriedly got up and waved.
After sitting down at my seat, I looked up and saw that everyone around me was a celebrity, and there were also many of their families nearby.
The VIP area on the other side is reserved for dignitaries from various countries, and security is extremely tight.
As darkness fell, the Bird's Nest was packed with people; it's said there were 100,000 spectators there tonight.
The opening ceremony performance officially began, and Zhang Yimou officially taught the world a lesson.
After this battle, the title of "National Advisor" above Zhang Yimou's head became a compliment, and he became famous overnight!
The scene of a thousand people striking earthen drums in "Brilliant Civilization" perfectly illustrates what it means to strike earthen drums and sing.
The 29 footprints in "Fireworks" stretch from Yongdingmen, across Zhengyangmen, all the way to the Bird's Nest, creating a breathtaking effect.
The scroll painting and movable type printing showcase the cultural heritage of this great Eastern nation.
Every segment was enough to get the audience's blood pumping.
Zhang Yimou is truly impeccable when it comes to organizing such a large-scale gala.
Liu Huan and Brightman's voices resounded throughout the Bird's Nest, briefly fulfilling their wish to live in the same global village.
The opening ceremony, which lasted for more than three hours, marked the beginning of a new chapter for China.
Jing Tian held Gu Qing's hand, feeling equally excited.
Regardless of anything else, a sense of national pride arises spontaneously.
The next day, unsurprisingly, the internet was flooded with discussions about Zhang Yimou's Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The phrase "Zhang Yimou, awesome!" has also appeared in various posts and forums.
Netizens are such a lovely group; if they hate you, they'd love to kick you under their feet and spit on you before leaving.
When I love you, I want to hold you in the highest esteem and revere you like a god.
Zhang Yimou is clearly the latter.
The film "A Simple Noodle Story" which came shortly afterward surprised everyone and also served as a reminder not to idolize anyone.
"Tsk tsk, I heard that Director Zhang originally wanted to use a fire phoenix to light the fire during the lighting ceremony."
The next day, Jing Tian came to see Gu Qing and talked about the lighting ceremony, her expression showing considerable regret.
She felt regretful just thinking about it; if it had happened, how beautiful she would have been.
Zhang Yimou is from the Northwest region and is from the same hometown as her, so he also wants this Olympics to be even more perfect.
"Yes, I heard it was a South Korean reporter who leaked the information beforehand."
Gu Qing nodded in agreement, but her mind was racing with thoughts.
He's not an outsider either; he makes science fiction films, so he's mostly involved in special effects post-production.
Using the fire phoenix is too difficult; from his perspective, it's very hard to do.
Zhang Yimou was probably worried about making a mistake, so he changed the decision and had Li Ning go up to light the fire.
The more you do this, the more mistakes you'll make. Taking a safer approach is the best solution. As for the reporter leaking information, it's probably just a smokescreen.
If he's the director, so what if there's a leak? I can pull it off, so what?
But there's no need to say such things in front of Jing Tian, as it would only cause unpleasantness.
"Sister-in-law, let's go shopping together. What's the point of staying with my brother? He's such a blockhead."
Gu Cheng entered without anyone noticing and pulled Jing Tian's hand, ready to leave.
"Hey, what are you saying, girl!"
"If you say anything bad about me again, I won't pay."
Gu Qing's face darkened, and he immediately reached out to pinch her cheek.
His reputation was mostly ruined by his sister, who was a troublemaker.
He had to pay for his sister's medical bills and then be the subject of rumors; he felt so wronged.
"Haha, it's okay, I'll pay the bill. I'll ask your brother to reimburse me later."
Jing Tian covered her mouth and chuckled, then let Gu Cheng pull her away.
She learned quite a bit about Gu Qing's dark past from Gu Cheng.
For example, why are there almost ten years apart in age between the siblings?
When Gu Qing was in school, he was dull and taciturn, and he didn't like to go out to play after school, which worried his parents a lot.
In the end, there was no other way but to have another child, and it turned out to be a girl.
After hearing this, Jing Tian exclaimed how amusing it was, and then turned around and showed it to Gu Qing, mocking her for it.
Although he was forcefully suppressed by the latter, the two felt much closer.
It turns out that Gu Qing also had such a dark history when he was a child, and was not outstandingly intelligent from a young age, which made Jing Tian feel closer to Gu Qing.
Gu Qing shook his head and sighed, hoping that his younger sister would save him some face.
After spending a few days in the capital, the two elders became restless. The village was in a busy period, and it wouldn't be good to stay away for too long.
Moreover, once you've made this trip, you have to brag about it to the villagers, otherwise their trip would have been in vain.
Having no other choice, Gu Qing could only send the two elders and her younger sister back.
Before leaving, Jing Tian gave them a gift, which made Gu's mother beam with joy. She was extremely satisfied with Jing Tian.
Gu Cheng was also reluctant to leave, turning back every few steps.
This spendthrift girl, she's never been this close to her brother!
"Brother, Auntie already told me that if you bully me again, I'll have her discipline you."
Jing Tian raised his fist, speaking with a triumphant air.
"Oh, so what does 'bullying' mean?"
"Hmph, that means you can't do those perverted things anymore!"
"I don't understand. Can you explain it to me in more detail?"
Gu Qing picked Jing Tian up by the waist, and the latter cried out and resisted, but the way she wrapped her arms around his neck was too practiced.
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After the opening ceremony, Gu Qing spent some time having fun with Jing Tian. Now, Gu Qing accompanied her to the "Chinese Paladin 3" film crew.
The crew had already been filming for a week at this point.
However, this is not a big deal. The female lead can be changed again after filming has been underway for more than ten days.
Mid-August, Hengdian.
Gu Qing got out of the car and looked at the scenery in front of her with curiosity.
He hasn't been to many film and television cities, and this is his first time visiting Hengdian. He's quite interested in this first formalized film and television city.
This is the only national-level film and television industry experimental zone in China, with hundreds of film and television studios.
Ming and Qing palaces, Qin Palace, Guangzhou Street, Dachan Temple, Along the River During the Qingming Festival...
More than 4,000 films and television dramas have been filmed here, earning it the nickname "China's Hollywood" from foreign media.
"Isn't it spectacular? This isn't my first time here. I'll show you around later."
Jing Tian got out of the car, took Gu Qing's hand, and said proudly.
"Okay, then please be our guide."
Gu Qing wanted to laugh to himself. He knew all about Jing Tian's whereabouts since her debut. The reason she was familiar with this place was because of that embarrassing work from her past.
"no problem!"
Jing Tian patted her chest, feeling very happy that she had finally won against Gu Qing.
"Young Miss, shouldn't we head over to the film set to report for duty?"
Zhao Lili, carrying luggage behind, was speechless. Filming had been going on for so long, and she still hadn't joined the crew. She was worried that rumors of Jing Tian being arrogant would spread.
"Okay, let's go report first."
The two smiled at each other, and then went to look for the film crew. Visiting the film studio would have to be postponed for a while.
Gu Qing made a phone call, and soon Cai Yinong personally came out to pick everyone up and take them to the film crew.
"Hey Lao Hu, what do you think President Cai went out to do? Did someone important come over?"
On set, the actors who got along well with each other from the Shanghai Theatre Academy gathered together and chatted about gossip.
Cai Yinong just received a phone call and spoke a few words to director Li Guoli. Everyone then stopped working and waited here.
Hu Ge is a pillar of Tangren Media, so he must know more about the company.
"Who else in our crew is missing? Think again, who from our company came recently?"
"Oh, you mean the character Long Kui?"
"Hey, was Director Gu here that day just for this? Who do you think will get the role?"
A gossip-loving glint appeared in Yuan Hong's eyes, and his tone became much more excited.
It's not uncommon for actors to fight over roles, but it's quite unusual for it to happen in your own production team.
Not to mention that this person is Gu Qing, who has recently risen to fame.
"Who else could it be? It must be Jing Tian. If Director Gu is going to play the role himself, then I should start thinking about who to play."
"Also, keep your voice down, everyone's right here."
Hu Ge nudged Yuan Hong, telling him to watch his words.
With that kind of unrestrained speech, he's bound to get into trouble.
Neither Jing Tian nor Gu Qing are people he can afford to offend; it's never good to gossip about others behind their backs.
The two whispered among themselves, completely unaware that Liu Shishi had a complicated expression on her face not far behind them.
When Gu Qing arrived at the company that day, she saw the other person from a distance and wanted to go up and say hello and get to know him. As a young girl who had just debuted, she naturally had fantasies.
Maybe they're here to ask her to star in a movie?
Unexpectedly, no sooner had Gu Qing left than Cai Yinong summoned her to the company and told her about the role being taken away.
She was chosen by Tangren Media because of her looks, and naturally, she also received resources behind the scenes. The condition that they agreed to include "Chinese Paladin 3" in the third and second place was to ensure that she was among the top three.
But now that Longkui has been taken away, and neither Cai Yinong nor Li Guoli are optimistic about the role of Zixuan, she is now heartbroken.
Cai Yinong was also shrewd; she didn't tell Liu Shishi the conditions she had agreed to.
In her opinion, Liu Shishi is already a piece of meat in the pot, so she might as well use that to attract other people.
Yang Mi, a member of Rong Xinda, was her target. With the lead role in "Chinese Paladin 3" and a movie opportunity, she believed Yang Mi would be tempted.
Tang Yan: So all the scenes I've filmed these past few days have been feeding dogs, right?
The set was already leaking like a sieve, and soon everyone knew who was coming.
Liu Shishi quickly noticed several subtle gazes. At that moment, she thought of many things: What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
The fallen Liu Shishi is dead; now it's the Liu Shishi who has stood up!
"Shishi, cheer up. Actually, the role of Zixuan is quite suitable for you too."
Tang Yan walked up to Liu Shishi, patted her on the shoulder, and comforted her in a warm voice.
Liu Shishi: ? ? ?
Meanwhile, Gu Qing and his group were led to the film set by Cai Yinong and Li Guoli.
"Director Gu, your visit this time has truly honored our film crew."
"Director Li, you're too kind. You're a senior, and I'd like to learn from you."
Directors from Hong Kong Island are adept at navigating interpersonal relationships, perhaps due to the prevailing social atmosphere there. They tend to be humble and subservient when they encounter someone with more power or influence.
Gu Qing was quite modest in response to Li Guoli's praise. Old Li is only fifty years old, which is the age for hard work. Rather than retiring behind the scenes in a few years, it would be better to help him make TV dramas.
When gathered, they are a blazing fire; when scattered, they are countless stars. The Tang people did not know how to cherish them, so they have no one to blame but themselves.