Chapter 90
Fashion Darling, Alluring Actress Gong Li
As soon as Zhou Yan appeared, he attracted the attention of everyone around him, and they all looked over.
"Who is this person? How can their body proportions be so perfect?"
"Was she a model specifically chosen by the organizers? Why is she of Asian descent?"
"That body proportion, those lines, it's absolutely perfect!"
"Could it be an actor who came to participate in the competition?"
"I feel like I'm the heir to some family."
"ME TO!"
……
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, whispering in English, German, or French.
Zhou Yan couldn't understand. After Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Cui Lin got out of the car together, the four of them stepped onto the red carpet.
Zhou Yan's outstanding figure and appearance successfully attracted everyone's attention.
Moreover, there are green leaves to set it off.
Zhou Yan was standing next to Wang Xiaoshuai. It was undeniable that Wang Xiaoshuai was very talented, but in terms of appearance and physique, they were worlds apart.
Cui Lin was quite good-looking, standing next to Gao Yuanyuan.
However, due to filming "Beijing Bicycle", his skin became very dark and rough.
Zhou Yan and Gao Yuanyuan became the most eye-catching presences.
As I walked to the middle of the red carpet, people on both sides kept shouting and pointing.
Because he spoke too fast, and the noise in the room was too loud, Zhou Yan and the others did not understand what he meant.
At this moment, a staff member came over to help with the translation.
These reporters wanted them to wait a bit while they took a few photos.
Of course, no one would refuse.
The four people stood together and posed for photos.
But soon, these reporters started gesturing to something.
The staff member came over again to help with the translation.
These reporters wanted to take a few photos of Zhou Yan separately.
Wang Xiaoshuai, Cui Lin, and Gao Yuanyuan were also very sensible and gave their seats to Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan struck various poses: hands in pockets, face stern; gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle; chin resting on right hand, head bowed in deep thought…
Zhou Yan was like a walking succubus, making the eyes of the women watching nearby light up, and they all wanted to know more about him.
At this moment, Zhou Yan's "strong luck" attribute took effect once again.
Like a spotlight, it drew everyone's attention.
Xie Fei and the others also noticed the situation and looked over.
Beside Xie Fei was a familiar face—Gong Li.
Although Gong Li wasn't on the judging panel, she still came to join in the fun.
Gong Li also noticed the situation and introduced Zhou Yan to the other judges.
Gong Li was meeting Zhou Yan for the first time, but she had seen the film beforehand, so she knew who he was.
Gong Li hadn't expected Zhou Yan to elicit such a strong reaction.
This has never happened before.
It's astonishing that everyone is so agitated because of a young man.
"Yes, he is the male lead in 'Beijing Bicycle'."
"It's such a pity he didn't enter the fashion industry," several female judges said with regret.
With Zhou Yan's figure and temperament, she should grace the cover of fashion magazines and become a darling of the fashion world.
"Even professional models don't have a physique as good as his."
"Yes, those proportions, that figure, she was born to walk the runway."
"The entertainment industry and the fashion industry are inseparable. Since he is an actor, we will definitely see him in fashion magazines."
"You're right!"
……
Zhou Yan was unaware of the discussions, and even less aware that his appearance had attracted the attention of many brands, with some already planning to contact him to discuss collaborations.
After filming for a few minutes, Zhou Yan met up with the three others, and the four of them entered the venue together.
After Zhou Yan arrived, many people gathered around him.
Because of the language barrier, Zhou Yan didn't have much interaction, but he accepted their business cards.
"You're even more popular than me," Wang Xiaoshuai said with a hint of envy.
"It was the right decision to bring Zhou Yan here," Wang Xiaoshuai thought to himself.
Zhou Yan's appearance significantly increased his media exposure.
Their film will definitely attract more viewers.
"I don't even know what they're talking about," Zhou Yan said regretfully.
"I need to brush up on my English when I have time," Zhou Yan said, not asking for much, just wanting someone to be able to communicate normally.
At this moment, Gong Li, Xie Fei, and several other members of the judging panel walked over.
"You must be Zhou Yan. You're even more handsome than in the movies," Gong Li said with a bright and radiant smile.
Gong Li is only in her thirties, and her looks are still very striking.
"Hello, Sister Gong Li, I'm Zhou Yan," Zhou Yan said, extending her hand.
He never expected to run into Gong Li here.
But considering Gong Li's international status, it's actually quite normal.
"I've heard Yi Mou mention you before, and you are indeed very outstanding."
Gong Li was not lying; Zhang Yimou did indeed mention Zhou Yan.
But I only mentioned it briefly and didn't say much more.
Wang Xiaoshuai, Gao Yuanyuan, and Cui Lin were all somewhat surprised, not expecting that Zhou Yan knew Zhang Yimou.
"Teacher Zhang is too kind," Zhou Yan said calmly.
Seeing this, Gong Li was even more satisfied with Zhou Yan's attitude.
Be neither arrogant nor impatient.
He is a promising talent.
Next, Gong Li introduced Zhou Yan to the other people, who were all members of the judging panel.
Zhou Yan chatted with the group, while a professional translator provided translation services.
Zhou Yan left a deep impression on everyone.
Wang Xiaoshuai was the most excited, as Zhou Yan's efforts in promoting "Beijing Bicycle" alone were more effective than all of Wang Xiaoshuai's efforts during this period.
That's why people say comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable.
The group didn't linger. There were many people present, and as members of the judging panel, they couldn't possibly dedicate all their time to Zhou Yan.
"Xiao Yan, if our movie wins an award, I will definitely treat you to a big meal," Wang Xiaoshuai said excitedly.
"Okay, I won't stand on ceremony with you then," Zhou Yan immediately agreed.
Looking at the spirited Zhou Yan, Gao Yuanyuan's love turned into admiration.
The following day, the premiere of "Beijing Bicycle" began.
The judges arrived together.
Besides them, many other people came, including reporters, staff, and other participants.
Wang Xiaoshuai and his three companions took to the stage as scheduled. First, they thanked everyone who came to watch the ceremony, and then they introduced the song "Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle".
It introduced who the lead actor was.
What story was told, etc.
Due to time constraints, Wang Xiaoshuai didn't say much before the film officially began.
……
As everyone watched the film, they thought the two lead actors' performances were excellent.
In contrast, the two female leads had fewer scenes.
This is also one of the reasons why Wang Xiaoshuai did not invite Zhou Xun and Gao Yuanyuan.
This film is clearly a "male lead" movie.
The two female leads have very few scenes; they are more of a bonus.
Cui Lin had very few lines, relying entirely on her acting skills to carry the performance, and the other actor portrayed Xiao Gui's stubbornness perfectly.
Zhou Yan has a lot of lines and her acting is not bad; she seems to have really become Xiao Jian.
When the plot reached the point where Xiao Jian's father questioned how the bicycle came to be, Xiao Jian's emotions exploded.
Xiao Jian's grievances and complaints were all revealed through his eyes and subtle body language.
This outburst was incredibly powerful, making Zhou Yan's acting stand out even more.
Later, Zhou Yan further portrayed Xiao Jian's dejection and absent-mindedness after losing his bicycle.
His dazed and confused state was as if he had lost his most cherished possession.
Gong Li watched all this with admiration in her eyes.
"Zhou Yan is young, but her acting skills are really good."
"He's no worse than some veteran actors."
"No wonder Old Zhang values him; he's definitely a promising talent."
"I have to remind Lao Zhang that we can't miss this gem."
Gong Li was filled with a myriad of thoughts.
……
The others were also discussing it in hushed tones.
Although we may not speak the same language, the power of emotions to connect us is universal.
The group whispered among themselves, praising Zhou Yan highly.
After the film ended, the members of the jury did not linger and all left.
They did not meet Wang Xiaoshuai, Zhou Yan, or the others.
Before the awards ceremony, these individuals would maintain a distance from all participants to ensure fairness and impartiality.
Zhou Yan and the others were aware of this, so they did not go up to talk to them.
However, Gong Li is different.
Although she was familiar with the judges, she was not a member of the judging panel, so she stayed on.