Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

The next day, Yu Dongqing took a flight from Pudong Airport to France with her luggage. Since Cannes is just a small city and does not have an airport, Yu Dongqing first took a plane to the French city of Nice, and then took a train to Cannes.

The train runs along the Gold Coast, with the blue sky and sea next to it, and the scenery is particularly charming.

Yu Dongqing looked at the scenery outside. At this time, her cell phone rang. When she saw that it was Liu Yi, she answered it.

"We're all here, now it's up to you."

"I'm on the train, I'll be there soon."

"The room has been reserved for you. Let's go to a local restaurant for a feast in the evening. After finishing the foie gras and grilled French lamb saddle, Xiyan said we can play a few rounds of mahjong together!"

"Brother Liu, I didn't say I wanted to play mahjong." The speaker was on, and Liang Xiyan's unique Baodao accent came from the side.

There were a few people around laughing.

"Xiyan, back in Wangjiapu, you won me a lot of money, and I want to win it back!" It was Huang Jiahui speaking in Mandarin with a Hong Kong accent.

"Brother Jiahui, it's not sister Xiyan who wins, it's brother Shu!" It's Ye Xiaomin.

Yu Dongqing laughed when he heard this. After staying in Ningxia for more than half a year, everyone formed a deep friendship.

The train arrived in Cannes at five o'clock in the afternoon. Yu Dongqing got off the train and saw Liu Yi and Ye Xiaomin standing on the platform.

"Director Yu, Xiyan and the others have gone to order food. Xiaomin and I are here to pick you up. Let's go back to the hotel first and have a big meal as soon as we get back!" Liu Yi smiled and took the suitcase from Yu Dongqing's hand.

"I looked at the map and it's only a few minutes away. I'd like to trouble you to make a trip." Yu Dongqing said.

"Hey, it's okay anyway."

The three of them left the station as they spoke.

The station is very small, not as big as ordinary county train stations in China. Cannes is even smaller, with less than 80,000 people said to be there, making it a small town in the mainland.

A few minutes walk from the train station is the urban streets. The hotel where Yu Dongqing and the others are staying is called the Grand Hotel. There is a small park in front of the hotel, and across the park is the vast Mediterranean Sea.

Standing in the room and looking at the endless sea, the sea breeze is refreshing and refreshing.

Yu Dongqing came to her room, washed briefly, changed her clothes, and followed Liu Yi and Ye Xiaomin to the restaurant for dinner.

The dining place is called E ROOF, which is an open-air bistro on the top floor of Wuhai Hotel. Since it is not located on a busy crossroads, many celebrities who want to enjoy a quiet moment or have a private party especially like to dine or have a drink here.

Yu Dongqing followed the two people up, and saw many green plants inside. Not far away was the sunshine and blue sky of the Côte d'Azur, turning this place into an oasis in the city of Cannes.

What a great place to chat.

Liang Xiyan, Shu Wenrong and Huang Jiahui were sitting on the sofa chatting. When they saw Yu Dongqing and the others coming up, they immediately stood up to greet them.

Several people sat down around the table.

"Director Yu, are you really not coming?" Liang Xiyan asked.

"If she doesn't come, she has to hold the baby at home." Yu Dongqing replied.

"What a good wife and mother."

This time, including Yu Dongqing, there are a total of six people in the film's creative team.

According to the regulations of the Cannes Film Festival, all nominated films have a photocall (time for official promotional media to take photos) and a press conference, and can also walk on the red carpet at the opening ceremony.

If a main competition film premieres, after entering the theater, the audience will applaud and welcome the film's creator. The creator's seat will be in the middle of the auditorium, and the creator's name will be on the chair!

The awards show is the closing ceremony and there is also a red carpet

In short, you can get enough exposure here!

It’s really one person (film) who achieves enlightenment (nominated), and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven (all become famous)

So Liang Xiyan also brought a stylist to ensure that she had the best makeup.

However, Meimei is not interested in these.

After a while, all kinds of delicious dishes were served, and everyone was chatting while eating.

The dishes in Cannes are similar to the dishes in other parts of France, but with the addition of thyme, rosemary, sage, olive oil, etc., they are full of Mediterranean flavor.

Hey, it’s Western food again.

Yesterday, Shangguan Feifei and I just had a Western meal in Shanghai. To be honest, Yu Dongqing was really not interested in this thing.

But if you don't like it, just make peace with it. If you don't like it, eat less and lose weight appropriately.

"Director Yu, I heard that you are planning a science fiction movie recently?" Liu Yi suddenly said.

Yu Dongqing put down her knife and fork, slightly surprised: "How do you know?"

This incident was not even scripted, only a handful of people knew about it, and it was even less likely to be publicized publicly.

"That's what Teacher Li Wanli said." Liu Yi said with a smile.

This guy!

When he was preparing to film "The Wandering Earth", Yu Dongqing told Li Wan in private that the two were golden partners. Naturally, such a hugely expensive film could not be separated from Li Wan, the producer. Unexpectedly, he told Liu Wan Yi!

"Director Yu, please don't blame Teacher Li. Not long ago, some of our friends drank too much and he spilled the beans." Liu Yi explained with a smile.

In this case, Yu Dongqing admitted openly: "I am planning to shoot the movie "The Wandering Earth" I wrote, but the script has not been written yet, and I don't know when the filming will start."

"Director Yu, how about giving me a role?" Liu Yi said, half joking and half serious.

"That's right, Director Yu, and me." Liang Xiyan interrupted.

After Jingran said this, several other people also asked for it.

Damn it!

Could it be that I moved the entire cast of "Ashes of Time" to film "The Wandering Earth"? That's too funny, right?

"Everyone, you are all the best actors and actresses, I can't afford it." Yu Dongqing said: "Just kidding, you also know that when I make movies, I choose actors based on their roles, and never the other way around. If there is a problem in the future, If there is a suitable role, I will definitely find one of you.”

As soon as Yu Dongqing said these words, it was hard for others to say anything.

After eating, everyone walked around the town, and then returned to the hotel and went to their rooms to rest. Of course, it was impossible to play mahjong in this place.

After Yu Dongqing took a shower and put on her pajamas, she lay comfortably on the bed and was about to video chat with her wife, when suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Who?" Yu Dongqing asked in English.

"It's me, Liu Yi." Authentic Chinese.

"I don't think I can get used to the Western food tonight. I went to a nearby Chinese restaurant to prepare side dishes. Can we order some more?"

This guy.

Originally, Yu Dongqing ate half full, went for a walk and took a shower when he came back. Now after hearing what he said, he felt really hungry.

"Wait a minute." Yu Dongqing got out of bed and went to open the door, and saw Liu Yi standing at the door with a smile holding a plastic bag, and actually holding two cans of beer in the other hand.

When the two of them entered the room, Liu Yi placed the purchased dishes on the coffee table. Authentic roast duck, honey-roasted pork ribs, and a plate of fried peanuts!

"Yu Dongqing's appetite was whetted by the sight, and he picked up a peanut.

Hmm. The fried ones are quite fragrant.

"Where did you find these things?"

"There is a restaurant called Zhuyuan Restaurant, and the owner is Chinese." Liu Yi opened the canned beer and handed it to Yu Dongqing, and the two began to chat while eating.

"Hey, Brother Yu, those people from Xiangjiang and Baodao are not here now, can you arrange a role for me in your new movie?" Liu Yi asked.

Ah.

This guy turned out to be for this purpose!

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