Chapter 355 Xiao Li is jealous
May 21st.
At dawn.
At this time, dawn began to appear in the sky.
The air is mixed with the unique salty smell of the sea breeze and the freshness of the first blooming flowers.
A touch of light blue slowly spreads out, gently embracing the deep blue of the sea, painting a tranquil and far-reaching morning scene.
On both sides of the street, sparse pedestrians and early-rising vendors began to prepare for a day in this movie city.
This made Jin Qixuan, who had just arrived at Grand Hyatt Martinez Hotel by airport bus from Cote d'Azur Airport, feel relaxed and peaceful.
My mood suddenly became brighter.
After a moment, the check-in procedures were completed.
The first thing Jin Qixuan did when he entered the hotel room was not to lie down and rest.
Instead, he called Lee Ji-eun.
At this moment, it is twelve o'clock noon in Seoul.
The crew of "Hotel Denarau" should be taking a lunch break, and she could see the incoming call.
As for why I called her so urgently.
The main reason was that Kim Ki-hyun did not accompany her on her birthday, which made Lee Ji-eun a little unhappy.
Jin Qixuan did remember her birthday.
I sent her the blessing at midnight on the 16th, and asked someone to send her the gift as well.
It's just that the person hasn't arrived yet.
Because Jin Qixuan was traveling in heaven at that time and could not be there.
The key point is that on her birthday last year, Jin Qixuan also flew back from Cannes.
However, last year Cannes was held earlier than this year.
So, Jin Qixuan caught up, but was still beaten.
This year, I caught the premiere of "The Evil Dead".
The only way to catch her birthday before the 17th is by not attending the premiere.
But Jin Qixuan was already in Cannes, so how could he not attend? He also had to be responsible for the brand he endorsed.
You know, one exposure in Cannes is equivalent to Peninsula attending three major award ceremonies in succession.
After all, one global, one regional.
Therefore, Jin Qixuan could only let his young wife suffer.
Although, Lee Ji-eun is usually very sensible, firm, and knows what is important.
But she is a woman after all.
Especially on days like anniversary, birthday, Valentine's Day, etc., people are particularly sensitive.
The most important thing is that Jin Qixuan did not go to find her after returning to the peninsula.
Instead, after finishing the weekend roadshow for "The Evil Dead", he flew straight to Cannes.
Anyway, put yourself in their shoes.
If this happened to Jin Qixuan, he would also be unhappy.
Therefore, Jin Qixuan, who had just arrived at the hotel, didn't even have time to change his clothes before he hurriedly called his wife.
Soon, the call was connected.
"Hey, isn't this International Gold? Why did you think of calling me?"
From the other end of the phone, Li Zhien's somewhat sarcastic voice came.
Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan breathed a sigh of relief.
It's fine as long as she's willing to speak out, no matter what the emotion is.
I'm afraid she won't say anything, that would be difficult.
At that moment, Jin Qixuan hurriedly explained, even using honorifics:
"Wife, the past few days were a critical time for the release of "The Evil Dead", and I really couldn't leave. Please understand."
"snort."
Li Zhien snorted and said calmly, "The great actor Jin is very busy. I understand. How can I not understand?"
Listening to the strange tone of my young wife.
Jin Qixuan showed a doting smile on his face and said softly, "Wife, I was wrong. You can do whatever you want with me after we get back. By the way, do you like the gift?"
"dislike!"
Li Zhien said without thinking.
However, anyone could tell that she was not being sincere.
"Oh, you don't like it?"
Jin Qixuan heard this and said with some distress:
"Then it seems that I can only go back in person and give it to you as a gift, my wife."
"Huh, who cares about you?"
Li Zhien snorted again.
However, this time, her tone was much softer.
"You should just work hard. I won't bother you and you don't have to bother me."
"How can that be possible?!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan immediately said righteously:
"There is always more work to do and more money to make, but I only have one wife, so of course I have to take care of her."
"Tsk, he just says sweet words and then goes out and flirts with other girls."
"Huh? What does that have to do with anything? I've been hanging out with Uncle Ma and the others these days!"
"Humph, the picture of you holding up Park So-dam's skirt on the red carpet at the Cannes opening ceremony has spread all over the streets of the peninsula!"
In fact, Lee Ji-eun knew that Kim Ki-hyun was advertising for a brand at that time.
However, she is currently in the stage of being a little woman looking for trouble.
"Hey, what are you talking about?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan cried out in grievance:
"I'm just doing business as usual! You're being so jealous, it's unreasonable!"
He was at least half a meter away from Park So-dam at the time, and they didn't even touch each other's hands! "Good! Now you're starting to think I'm unreasonable, right?"
Jin Qixuan quickly explained:
"No, that's not what I meant."
"What do you mean!"
"I……"
I can see that my young wife is starting to become unreasonable.
Jin Qixuan made a prompt decision and quickly changed the subject, saying in a deep voice:
"I love you."
Li Zhien on the other end of the phone was stunned when she heard this, and the indignation on her face disappeared instantly.
"You, why are you saying this suddenly?"
"Love should be expressed. I want you to know how important you are to me."
"Isn't it cheesy?"
"I'm just stating a fact."
As the saying goes, don't hit someone who smiles at you.
Under Kim Ki-hyun's sweet talk, Lee Ji-eun's "anger value" was dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Although she still felt somewhat resentful, she ultimately did not embarrass him any further.
Then, Li Zhien snorted and suddenly said:
"Okay, I won't chat with you anymore. The director called me, so I have to go to the filming."
"Kiss, kiss and then hang up!"
Listening to Jin Qixuan's urging, Li Zhien looked helpless.
I looked around and saw that there was no one around, so I quickly said "mua" into the phone.
Then, hang up immediately.
After doing all this, Li Zhien looked at the photo of her and Jin Qixuan on the screen saver of her phone, poked it twice, and murmured: "Humph, I'll deal with you when I come back."
After saying.
She then patted her cheeks gently, took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and walked towards the set.
And the other side.
After hanging up the phone.
Jin Qixuan looked at the bright sunshine outside the window and breathed a sigh of relief.
He found out.
The most difficult creatures to deal with in this world are not the executives of luxury brands, nor the genius directors and screenwriters.
Not even those old stubborn people in Chungmuro.
But it’s my own young wife.
Her every frown and smile can greatly affect Jin Qixuan.
She was angry, and Jin Qixuan was a little absent-minded when he was working.
She was happy, and Jin Qixuan was smiling while filming.
"Alas, my life has been completely ruined by her."
Jin Qixuan sighed softly.
In fact, he also enjoyed the process of coaxing her.
Because every time at this time, Lee Ji-eun would more or less reveal some of her feminine tendencies.
Jin Qixuan liked her attitude very much.
This is different from the intelligence and maturity that one usually displays to the outside world.
This occasional little girl attitude made him feel very real.
It also makes Jin Qixuan feel very accomplished.
…
Three o'clock in the afternoon.
The crew of "Parasite" gathered in the hotel restaurant and enjoyed afternoon tea leisurely.
"Qixuan, how is the box office of "The Evil Dead"?"
"It has already attracted over 2 million viewers."
"Wow, 2 million moviegoers in a week! If this trend continues, it's very likely that the number of moviegoers will exceed 10 million!"
On the side, Park So-dam sighed.
"Haha, you haven't seen this movie, have you?"
Jin Qixuan asked back with a smile.
Hearing this, Park So-dam reacted instantly and said, "What? Is there a loophole in the script?"
"Yes, 'The Evil Dead' is not like our show. Some details cannot withstand repeated scrutiny."
In Peninsula, movies that have attracted over 10 million viewers generally have no major flaws in the plot.
Like the movie "Extreme Job", the plot is simple but very reasonable.
The script of "The Devil" can only be considered average, and it is Ma Dong-seok's personal show.
Both Kim Ki-hyeon and Kim Muryeol serve as foils for him.
In addition, the audience on the peninsula is aesthetically fatigued with the "Ma-style violent aesthetics."
The box office of this movie is destined to not exceed 10 million viewers.
At most, there will be about 5 to 8 million moviegoers.
“It’s really a bit difficult.”
Bong Joon-ho is a director after all, and his perspective on things is different from Park So-dam's.
After hearing what Jin Qixuan said, he immediately understood his point and said thoughtfully:
"But it's still pretty impressive, 2 million moviegoers in a week, many movies can't even envy that."
2019 was considered the golden age of the Peninsula film industry and also its most prosperous year.
As a result, today’s audiences have become picky, and movies with box office revenues of only tens of millions of viewers are generally referred to as “flops.”
"Indeed, this box office is already very impressive. In the history of Peninsula movies, there are only a handful of movies that have grossed over 2 million in a week."
On the side, Li Shanjun took a sip of coffee and smiled.
"That's right."
Hearing this, Jin Qixuan smiled lightly and did not deny it.
The achievement of 2 million moviegoers in a week is indeed something to be proud of.
Looking at the entire history of Peninsula films, there are only a few that have achieved this result.
“But then again, the box office of Parasite should be higher than this, right?”
Suddenly, Zhao Ruzhen, who had been silent, spoke.
"uncertain."
Bong Joon-ho said without thinking.
"Mo Ya, Director Feng, are you so unconfident about your movie?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shanjun was immediately surprised.
"It's not that I don't have confidence, but..."
At this point, Feng Junhao suddenly paused, then changed his words and said, "Forget it, you will know when the movie is released."
Jin Qixuan knew what Bong Joon-ho wanted to say.
After all, "Parasite" is an artistic film with a limited audience.
Moreover, some of the social phenomena reflected in the film are destined to make this movie not like "Extreme Job" which is liked by men, women, young and old.
"I think our movie can have over 10 million viewers."
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Song Kanghao, waiting for his next words.
Seeing this, Song Kanghao pointed at Bong Joon-ho, then pointed at himself and said, "The two of us are worth five million moviegoers, right?"
Everyone nodded.
Then, Song Kanghao pointed at Jin Qixuan and said:
"Qixuan, he's worth at least two million moviegoers, right?"
Everyone then nodded.
Although Jin Qixuan has only released three and a half movies so far.
But the worst box office result is only 5 million moviegoers.
Most importantly, these are all low-budget movies that don’t exceed 6 billion.
One of them even won two Best Actor awards.
Therefore, everyone agrees with the statement that Jin Qixuan is worth at least two million moviegoers.
"And, Sun-kyun, Yeo-jin, and Sudan together should be worth at least two million moviegoers, right?"
Song Kang-ho is not showing off, he is truly qualified to comment here.
Whether it is Zhao Ruzhen or Park So Dam, they are both actors with good strength and have certain box office appeal.
Not to mention that Lee Sun Kyun also has an award-winning actor by his side.
"So, if you calculate it this way, there are already 9 million moviegoers. Is the remaining 1 million a problem?"
After listening to Song Kang-ho's explanation, everyone suddenly felt that "Parasite" might really break 10 million moviegoers.
"Haha, I didn't realize it before. You are quite good at talking, brother."
Li Shanjun chuckled and joked.
Zhao Ruzhen also smiled and said:
"Haha, Senior, your calculation is correct, but it feels a bit weird."
Jin Qixuan also nodded and agreed:
"It's a bit weird, but if you think about it, it doesn't seem to be a problem. After all, all of us together seem to be worth about the same amount of box office revenue."
“…”
Everyone was talking at the same time, and the atmosphere was very lively.
Only Bong Joon-ho touched his chin thoughtfully.
He had been stuck in a rut before.
"Parasite" is indeed more literary and artistic, and its audience is small.
But, these actors have appeal.
You can say that.
These actors and his own fans are the first audience of "Parasite".
As for whether it can attract more audiences in the future.
It depends on the quality of the movie itself and its reputation after it is released.
…
Time passed quietly as everyone chatted and joked.
Soon, it was six o'clock.
Everyone left the cafe early and went back to prepare their attire for the Cannes premiere that evening.
Nine o'clock in the evening.
The crew of "Parasite" took a Renault car arranged by the organizing committee and went to the Palais des Festivals to attend the red carpet curtain call of the premiere of "Parasite".
The car was driving on the Promenade des Anglais in Cannes.
The ancient buildings on both sides of the road were rapidly receding, making Jin Qixuan feel as if time and space were dislocated.
It was as if I had returned to the last century, or as if I were in an old European movie.
Soon, the car arrived at the Palais des Festivals.
Behind the red carpet are fans and moviegoers from all over the country.
On both sides of the red carpet were densely packed with reporters and cameramen.
At the end of the red carpet is the venue for tonight's premiere of "Parasite".
Jin Qixuan and others just got off the car.
Suddenly, there were screams and cheers at the scene.
Countless reporters and cameramen gathered around, and microphones and cameras were pointed at Jin Qixuan and others as if they were free.
"Everyone, don't push, don't push!"
“Everyone who comes will have a chance to be interviewed!”
Fortunately, the staff and security personnel nearby stepped forward in time to prevent Jin Qixuan and others from being overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reporters and fans.
Under the arrangement of the staff, Jin Qixuan and others began to accept interviews from reporters one by one.
Although there were many reporters surrounding us.
But the people who were actually interviewed were the internationally renowned Bong Joon-ho, Song Kang-ho and Kim Kye-hyun.
The treatment given to people like Cho Yeo-jin, Lee Sun-gyun, Park So-dam, etc. is the same as the treatment given to Kim Mu-yeol when he walked the red carpet for “The Devil” a few days ago.
I can't even pronounce its name.
Fortunately, they were all mentally prepared.
He did not show any dissatisfaction or loss because there were no reporters interviewing him.
Instead, they gathered together and talked and laughed.
After answering a few questions, Jin Qixuan gave the interview opportunity to Li Shanjun and others.
There was no other reason. It was mainly because the fans over there were shouting his name until their voices were almost hoarse, and it would be unreasonable if he didn't go over.
"Jin, look over here!"
"Ah!! Jin Qixuan!"
“Give me an autograph!!!”
As soon as Jin Qixuan walked towards the fans, bursts of screams came into his ears.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan took their notebooks without hesitation and started signing.
And this scene.
It was also broadcast live around the world and spread to the peninsula.
"Hahaha, they're doing an interview over there, and only my Xuan is signing autographs for fans!"
"With my Xuan's popularity, it's no big deal for me to be popular for another 30 years!"
"By the way, he was at a theater in Myeongdong last night to promote the film "The Villain". He flew to Cannes tonight. Isn't that too tiring?"
"Really? My Xuan is working too hard!"
"The person above, you don't know this, right? My Xuan has a private jet. I can do road shows during the day and fly to Cannes at night. I don't miss anything!"
"I was like, wow! But, it seems that Jin Qixuan really has a private jet? I thought the marketing account was just bragging."
"The Peninsula ranked first in the 2018 Forbes celebrity list in terms of income. Are you kidding me?"
“…”
At the same time, on the red carpet.
Jin Qixuan also interacted with fans at the scene for several minutes.
It was not until the staff reminded her that she walked onto the red carpet amid everyone's reluctant gazes.
After a moment.
The cast of "Parasite" lined up in front of the Palais des Festivals, allowing reporters and cameramen to take pictures.
In order to avoid my wife from getting jealous for no reason.
Kim Ki-hyeon deliberately avoided Park So-dam and chose to stand with Bong Joon-ho for a photo.
A few minutes later.
Under the arrangement of the staff, the group entered the theater.
When everyone appeared in the middle aisle.
The scene was immediately filled with thunderous applause, cheers and whistles.
Everyone smiled and waved to the audience.
Wait until they are seated.
The lights at the scene dimmed.
The movie officially begins.
As the plot of the movie unfolds.
Jin Qixuan was also completely immersed in the movie.
Director Bong Joon-ho is indeed a top-notch director.
"Parasite" is perfect in both camera language and plot rhythm.
Although it is an artistic drama, it can still grab the audience's attention and make them empathize with the film.
Even "industry insiders" like Jin Qixuan were attracted.
The first half is humorous.
The second half reveals the contradictions and conflicts between the poor and the rich.
When the movie ended, the lights on the scene came on.
Jin Qixuan felt as if he was in another world.
“Pah pah pah…”
The applause lasted for a long time.
The audience all stood up and saluted the creative team.
Jin Qixuan also quickly stood up with everyone else and bowed to the audience.
(End of this chapter)
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