Chapter 91
The Banquet
"Hehe... I'm relieved. As the saying goes, 'No award is better than the audience's word of mouth.' Since you all think it's good, I don't need to pack my things and run away. Besides... my mission is complete. Now the main characters should be Teacher Li Xuejian and the main cast. I thank them for their excellent acting skills and for contributing to the film."
"When a director is making a film, what he likes most are those good actors who make things easy for him. I'm lucky because I have a group of them, haha... I won't say more, I'll leave the stage to them."
After Lin Yu finished speaking, he handed the microphone directly to Li Xuejian next to him, bowed to the crowd and the audience, and then left the stage, which surprised everyone.
They had never seen a director as decisive and efficient as Lin Yu before. Other directors at this time, let alone publishing tens of thousands of words of academic papers, would all hope that the audience's attention would linger on them for a little longer.
Especially that certain Rikujiro, he was really crying his eyes out, how could he give the microphone to someone else if he wasn't going to get it off his chest?
However, this side of Lin Yu actually made the audience like her even more.
After Lin Yu stepped down from the stage, the people on stage didn't think much of it. Instead, they felt more grateful to Lin Yu. Moreover, with He Jiong and Xie Nan in charge, the actors' "post-viewing reflections" at the premiere went very smoothly.
Hu Jun first complained for a long time about Lin Yu, saying that Lin Yu was not a human being, especially when filming the final rescue scene in the movie, he insisted that he and Gong Li hang on wires for a week, and Hu Jun himself could not remember how many times that scene was reshot.
However, he then thanked Lin Yu for choosing him to star in such a big-budget production, and also expressed that Lin Yu's filming techniques and set design were refreshing and that he had learned a lot from Lin Yu...
Zhang Ziyi also complained about Lin Yu's strictness during filming, saying that if there was even the slightest thing she was not satisfied with, they would reshoot.
However, it was also mentioned that the atmosphere on set was great, and Lin Yu got along well with everyone and was very good at taking jokes…
Gong Li, Li Xuejian, and others then shared anecdotes and funny stories from filming, including some minor mishaps...
After the premiere of "The Martian" concluded, a dinner party followed.
It was called a dinner party, but it would be more appropriate to call it a social gathering.
However, Lin Yu couldn't get away with it this time; he was also one of the hosts and a key figure at the banquet.
So he could only suppress his impatience and chat with each person at the banquet one by one.
Those with high status and big names can say more, while those with lower status and lesser fame... well, there don't seem to be many. Most of the people who came are well-known and have works to their name.
For example...
"Haha... Director Lin, long time no see." Cheng Long walked towards Lin Yu with his signature smile.
"Big brother, it's been a long time."
"Director Lin, you're really something now! The highest-grossing director in China!" Jackie Chan joked.
"Don't mention it, brother. Director Zhang Yimou, my senior brother Chen Kaige, and Director Feng—each of them has earned more at the domestic box office than I have," Lin Yu said with a smile.
"Hey! Why didn't you include those from overseas? So you're only counting domestic ones?"
"Heh... Why include foreign box office figures? They're all Chinese directors, so of course we only count domestic ones. What's the point of adding foreign box office revenue?"
Cheng Long draped an arm over Lin Yu's shoulder and said, "You're just being modest. So what if it's from overseas? Didn't you film that too?"
"Brother, stop praising me. Just tell me, what do you need my help with?" Lin Yu looked at Cheng Long and said directly.
"You figured it out, hehehe... Director Lin, is there ever a chance to work together? I really love your movies." Jackie Chan chuckled.
Lin Yu felt slightly uncomfortable being hugged by Cheng Long; it has to be said that these action actors are incredibly strong.
"Hehe... Brother, you're too expensive!" Lin Yu said with a wry smile, taking Cheng Long's arm off his arm.
Cheng Long didn't say much about Lin Yu's actions. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I can lower my fee to act in the film. I know you don't lack investment right now, so I won't mention investing money in you. I really want to work with you, Lin Yu, so... could you consider it?"
Lin Yu looked at Cheng Long, who had already lowered his stance, and his heart softened.
"Brother, to be honest, I'd really like to work with you, but..."
Looking at Lin Yu's somewhat conflicted expression, Cheng Long quickly realized what he was worried about.
"Director Lin, don't worry. If we can really work together, you'll have the final say. You can decide how to film it, and I won't say a word more."
Seeing that Cheng Long had already put it this way, Lin Yu felt it would be unreasonable to refuse. "It seems you're really sincere, brother. Alright, I agree."
"Really? Director Lin, don't mess with me, I'm really taking this seriously."
"real."
"Haha... thank you so much, Director Lin, I must toast you." Cheng Long raised his glass and smiled happily at Lin Yu.
The moment when Lin Yu and Cheng Long clinked glasses was noticed by most of the people in the audience.
Looking at Cheng Long and Lin Yu's expressions, they could easily guess that the two were probably going to cooperate.
But as much as I envy them, there are really not many people who have the right to interrupt... but there are a few.
"Xiao Lin, Cheng Long, are you two preparing to cooperate?" Han Sanping walked up with a smile, holding a wine glass.
"President Han," Cheng Long gestured with his wine glass.
"Yes, Mr. Han, I've been wanting to give actors of your caliber a good beating for a long time," Lin Yu said with a smile.
"Haha...you're something else! We haven't even started filming yet, and you've already figured out how to torture me?" Jackie Chan patted Lin Yu and laughed loudly.
"Everyone, what's making you all so happy?" Yu Dong chimed in, "President Han, Director Lin, Big Brother."
Upon seeing Yu Dong approaching, neither Han Sanping nor Cheng Long spoke immediately, but instead turned their gaze to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu didn't mince words. "Hehe... Mr. Yu, it's nothing, just discussed a collaboration with my brother." Lin Yu looked at Yu Dong and said calmly.
"Oh? Director Lin is making a new movie? Could you give me a chance to invest as well?" Yu Dong asked excitedly.
Yu Dong had been watching Lin Yu and Cheng Long's conversation nearby and thought they seemed to be planning a collaboration, so he came over to see if he could get involved. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be true.