Chapter 86

As soon as "The End of the Sky" won the Jury Grand Prix, the official Xingchen Weibo account immediately launched a lucky draw post and announced the domestic release date - February 14th.

Tongze fans were all amused when they saw it and started discussing it enthusiastically in the group.

It's a December film festival, but instead of grabbing the New Year's Day slot, they chose Valentine's Day. What's the real meaning behind this? [push glasses]] [Didn't the Yuecheng team say they added a happy ending to the film? Doesn't this date really hint at the future? [dog head]] [Hahahaha, why don't we go to Mrs. Liushui Tingyin's Weibo and make a wish for a sequel?] [Or maybe Xingchen just saw the vast market of singles with nothing to watch on Valentine's Day. Couples go to see romance films, and we singles can go to see healing films. [single dog cries]] [That's perfect. After healing, we can go back to 996 full of energy the next day. [Erha]] [You've missed the point! It's a Valentine's Day premiere, and there will be a meet-and-greet. Doesn't that mean we can celebrate Valentine's Day with the kids? (but waitress)] [You've spotted the highlight! I'm definitely going to try my best to get tickets for the premiere!] [Times like these make me hate myself for not being in Yancheng. [Crying] The next night, while waiting for the flight back home, Fang Chen, who had been busy all day, finally had time to finalize the promotional matters of "The End of the Sky" with Yu Zheng.

Yu Zheng laughed and said, "Well, Ze, Xiaotong, and I hadn't finished filming Lao Ou's film in February, so let's not bother with the roadshow. It's time-consuming and tiring. Let's just do a post-screening meet-and-greet at the premiere as usual."

Fang Chen looked at him speechlessly: "Director Yu, you are just too lazy to do the publicity yourself."

Yu Zheng simply nodded in agreement. "As a director, the most important thing is to make a good film. This drama has a lot of fans and is well-known. With Ze and Xiaotong's current box office appeal being quite good, it won't make much difference if we don't do a roadshow."

Fang Chen sighed helplessly, then turned to ask He Tong and Ye Yuze, who were huddled together, looking at something unknown: "What do you think?"

He Tong looked up and said nonchalantly, "If you don't want to do it, then don't do it. Just buy some large screens for commercial streets and put them up in subways and major stations in every city. The effect will be quite good."

Fang Chen knew he would say that. Since the big investors didn't care, he naturally let them do as they pleased. However, he still stood up and walked over. "What are you two looking at? You've been mumbling to each other since you got up."

As he spoke, Fang Chen looked over and found that the two were looking at some attic design drawings on a tablet.

He Tong chuckled, "I'm planning to add a loft on the top floor of my house, and also install a glass window with a view. These are the designs that Uncle Zou sent to the design company, and we're just choosing. Can second brother come and give me some advice?"

As soon as Fang Chen saw his expression, he knew his original intention of building a viewing loft. He glanced at the faint marks under his cousin's collar and said with a curled lip, "Don't eat dog food. You two can fix your own nest."

Yu Zheng found what he heard quite interesting and came over to discuss it with the two of them.

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He Tong and Ye Yuze returned to the crew of "Our Struggle" and continued filming for a month, and the crew's outdoor scenes in the small village were all completed.

The two went to Country M to attend the Golden Rose Awards at the end of January. After returning, they went straight home to celebrate the New Year, and then moved to the studio to continue filming on the sixth day of the New Year.

Fang Chen was afraid of the several hours of mountain road journey, so he waited for them directly at the airport.

"Alas, if you ask me, there's no need to go at all." Fang Chen, who received the call, couldn't help but mutter, "Kehang insisted on us going, isn't it just to use your fame in my country to promote their series, and to get more box office revenue in our country in the future."

"Just consider it a favor to Director Bei." He Tong smiled. "Kexing has high hopes for this series and must have put a lot of effort into PR this time. Maybe I can get lucky for once?"

Ye Yuze asked, "Didn't they contact Xingchen for cooperation in the subsequent series?"

Fang Chen spread his hands and said, "I did look for them, but they wanted to reduce our investment ratio, so the boss rejected it."

"Anyway, there aren't any other Asian protagonists in the series, so forget it if it's not worth it." He Tong changed the subject. "Let's not talk about them. Didn't you say before that CCTV wanted to audition us?"

"Oh, yes. When we get back, let's go over and try it out before the New Year." Fang Chen pulled out two documents from his briefcase and handed them to the two of them. "They're two supporting roles in a big-budget historical drama. I heard it's been in the planning for two or three years, and they've finally started casting recently. I've heard that the higher-ups are taking this drama very seriously. If it turns out well, it might be aired on CCTV-1 during prime time. And since you're famous now, they've promised to give you special guest spots on the show if the role is right."

He Tong and Ye Yuze took the information and took a quick look at it.

This film mainly tells the life story of Emperor Yu Mingzong, a great emperor in history. Yu Mingzong ascended the throne not through normal succession, but through a coup, and the story begins with this coup.

In the 38th year of the Jingchang reign, the Emperor Jingchang, while on tour in the north, was suddenly captured by a 300,000-strong foreign army that marched directly towards the capital. The regent, the Crown Prince, initially sent envoys to cede territory and pay compensation, but to no avail. He and his ministers then prepared to move south. Panic gripped the capital, and wealthy families fled en masse daily.

Against this backdrop, the nineteen-year-old Emperor Jingchang's seventeenth son, later known as Emperor Yumingzong, stepped forward. With the Empress Dowager's help, he rallied the pro-war faction within the court, decisively launching a coup d'état, imprisoning the crown prince and ascending the throne himself. He then led the military and civilians of the capital to repel the foreign invasion. From that moment on, Emperor Yumingzong entered the historical arena, embarking on a brilliant career.

The characters of Ye Yuze and He Tong, one civil and one military, are both die-hard supporters of Mingzong. They are also rare good ministers in history who have a harmonious relationship with the emperor and have a good beginning and a good end.

Both were originally minor officials in the capital, but they also emerged from the coup and became the backbone of the resistance against the invasion. After surviving the disaster and supporting Mingzong to secure the throne, they did not stay in the capital, but instead volunteered to guard the frontier.

They spent most of their lives on the frontier, managing the six counties they guarded in rotation with impeccable order. They also enjoyed the trust of Emperor Mingzong, who, faced three life-threatening crises, summoned them back to the capital to defend the throne. As they aged, Emperor Mingzong initially intended to bring them back to the capital to retire, but they resigned and returned to their hometown, where they established a renowned academy.

Fang Chen added, "Both characters have received very good reviews historically. Although they didn't have many scenes away from the center, whenever they appeared, they were all highlights. Inviting you to play in the role is a sign of the crew's sincerity. However, since you have to play the characters from their youth to their old age, the crew mainly wanted to test your suitability for middle-aged and old age scenes."

He Tong nodded: "It's a challenge, we will work hard to achieve it."

Since he had accepted the audition, He Tong took advantage of the time at the airport to download a bunch of relevant information, preparing to do some homework during the flight.

Fang Chen was a little worried: "The notice was so urgent that I didn't have time to find a teacher to give you some extra lessons. Are you confident in playing middle-aged and elderly people?"

He Tong looked up and smiled at him: "Don't worry, you forgot that Brother Ye and I are geniuses. We still have a few days, we can practice in the hotel."

Fang Chen nodded silently: "Okay, good luck to you two geniuses."

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He Tong and Ye Yuze attended the Golden Rose Awards, and fans of Tongze naturally stayed in front of the live broadcast. Their hopes of winning this award were even slimmer than those in China, but they were not worried about the award at all, and were all chatting and waiting for the sweet moments.

I looked at the weather forecast, and it looks like it's going to snow over there. I wonder if the kids can handle it. [I'm at the scene, and there's indeed a light snowfall. I'm wearing thermal underwear, a fleece sweatshirt, and a thick down jacket.] [If they wear thick coats, they can also use heat packs all over their backs. [Laughs]] [I haven't paid attention before. I wonder if the Golden Rose has any dress code requirements?] [I know this question! The Golden Rose is really interesting. Many actors cosplay their characters on the red carpet and then change clothes when they enter. You'll see it when it starts.] [Cosplay? Well, well, will Master Ze appear as an AI? That look is so beautiful!] [I say, you fans are too relaxed. He Tong is nominated for Best Actor after all, shouldn't you be spinning koi fish or something?] [Hahaha, the guy above must be meeting fans of two Best Actor nominees for the first time. This fandom is so relaxed.] [I don't get nervous when I see fans of He Tong. And, to be honest, the chances of him winning are really not that high.] [The time is up, someone comes out!]

[Hahahaha, what kind of silly sculpture is this? Which drama is it from?]

Amidst everyone's anticipation, the crew of "Stripping" finally walked onto the red carpet.

In the center sat director Bei Jiaxiang, flanked by nominees He Tong and Christina. Ye Yuze stood slightly back from He Tong, and the other four also took a half-step back.

The group didn't have any special makeup on; they were all dressed in formal attire. However, He Tong held the ancient-style longbow from the show in one hand and a BJD doll that looked exactly like the AI ​​in the show in the other.

[Ahhh, AI doll! Such realistic makeup!]

[It's clear that Tongtong really likes the role of Master Ze. He mentioned it several times during the roadshow.] [I think Tongtong likes every role played by Zezi. Maybe he has other characters hidden at home.] [Sister above, you have a great idea.]

[I wish they could participate in a reality show someday. I want to see their home.] [What viewers see on reality shows isn't necessarily real, but even if it's intentional, I'd like to see it.] While fans were chatting in the comments, the "Stripped" crew had already walked the red carpet, given a brief interview with the host, and signed autographs before entering the venue.

He Tong politely asked others to sign first, and Ye Yuze naturally stayed beside him.

Just when it was finally He Tong's turn to sign, the next crew also came to the signature board.

A tall, muscular, black-haired young man showed a clear look of disdain when he saw the longbow and doll in He Tong's hands. He even pointed at He Tong in front of the camera and said sarcastically, "You brought toys with you? Are you a kindergarten kid?"

The live broadcast barrage immediately exploded - although no sound could be heard, the expressions and actions were too obviously provocative.

[Who is this guy?! Is he mentally normal? He doesn't even know there are so many cameras pointing at him?] [Fuck, what are the organizers doing? Why don't security come and take that guy away!] [This guy... ummm... I happened to see his post on social media before, and I think he's seriously ill.] [I've seen it too. He even said that Tongtong's role was originally given to him, but it was Tongtong who used tricks to steal it from him, and he even cursed Kexing. What a psycho. But later, Kexing came forward to explain, and he probably apologized and deleted the post under pressure.] [What?! There's actually been such a thing!]

The host and another crew also noticed this situation. The crew members quickly came over to pull the people out, and the host also hurried over to smooth things over.

He Tong put down his pen first, picked up the longbow, handed it to the man, and said with a smile: "Do you want to play with this toy?"

The man broke away from the others, snorted and laughed, then picked up the bow and pulled it without hesitation...

He only extended half the arc.

The man didn't believe it, took a deep breath and tried again.

This time, he managed to stretch it all the way until his face turned red, and he had to let go in less than three seconds.

He Tong maintained an elegant smile, handed the doll in his arms to Ye Yuze, then rolled up his sleeves, unbuttoned his suit jacket, and took the longbow from the man and pulled it calmly.

The bow is like a full moon.

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