Chapter 158 She's a Straight Woman
Among this year's Spring Festival films, "Novoland: The Moon" is undoubtedly the most anticipated.
Director Dong's talent is undeniable, and there's also a large cast of talented actors joining the project.
Of course, the most talked-about couple is Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, cinemas were packed, and many netizens complained that it was impossible to get a ticket for the premiere of "Novoland: The Moon".
Those who watched the movie were all deeply moved.
[Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Absolutely incredible! No wonder it's Director Dong! Full marks! It has to be full marks!]
[My Zhou Ge is so handsome in it! Family, I'm speechless, I'm planning to watch it again!]
The plot is amazing! It's so mind-bending! The visuals and special effects are exceptional!
Is Director Dong aiming for an Oscar?
[Family members, I'm making a prediction now: this movie will definitely win an award!]
However, among all the heated discussions, the discussions about Song Shiwei were the most intense.
[Amazing, everyone! Sister Wei is such a breath of fresh air!]
[Crazy Sister, I never knew you had this side to you! You always kept it hidden so well!]
While we were out there trying to destroy the world, you were secretly working hard to amaze everyone!
[Sister Wei's acting is truly amazing! No exaggeration, she completely holds her own against veteran actors!]
[This was absolutely stunning! Especially the part where he went crazy at the end, holy crap, I got goosebumps!]
For a time, hashtags such as #NovolandMoonlight#, #SongShiweiActingSkills#, and #SongShiweiAndChiYanzhouTugTogether# kept trending on social media.
"Novoland: The Moon" has already grossed over one billion yuan in just one day since its premiere.
It has a high rating of 9.2 on Douban!
unprecedented!
There are almost no negative reviews.
This drama is said to be a masterpiece that Director Dong and his creative team have been working on for three years.
Various details were continuously improved, and many well-known writers and historians were even invited to provide guidance.
The special effects were created by foreign special effects artists.
The actors were all carefully selected and underwent nearly two months of intensive training.
That's how we came to have such a near-perfect work.
The creative team members all forwarded the Weibo post to promote it.
The Chi family is extremely wealthy, having bought out cinemas in all first-, second-, and third-tier cities.
It was mainly to support his daughter-in-law.
Qiao Shuishui, Bai Yining, and Cheng Yi, needless to say, also booked the entire venue to show their support.
Even Zhang Yulin and Cai Ying, a married couple, helped by forwarding the Weibo post and booking out an entire movie theater.
"Novoland: The Moon" became a hot movie during the Spring Festival season.
Other film directors from the same period are probably kicking themselves now.
It shouldn't have been released at the same time as "Novoland: The Moon"!
Although Kevin did not assign any other work to Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei.
However, they still need to participate in the promotion of "Novoland: The Moon".
Director Dong and his creative team visited various cities and universities to promote the film.
Every show was packed to capacity.
These young people have novel ideas, and many of them are fans of Song Shiwei, so they ask very bold questions.
"Mr. Chi Yanzhou, what are your thoughts on your character seducing his stepmother in the movie?"
A burst of laughter erupted around him, and the other actors also looked at Chi Yanzhou with smiles.
Chi Yanzhou was dressed in a casual suit. He was tall and had long legs. He had an elegant posture and held a microphone with a natural expression.
"You saw it, it was my stepmother who seduced me, playing the wet and seductive game with me."
Everyone burst into laughter again, and the topic turned to Song Shiwei.
Song Shiwei was not at all coy. The young empress dowager she played, although scheming, never hid her desires.
"You know, I finally managed to outlive that old geezer, so I have to find a young and strong guy to treat myself!"
In the movie, the characters played by Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei have a somewhat ambiguous relationship.
However, the two are on opposing sides, and it's unclear whether their ambiguous interactions are just for show or genuine.
This is what many fans want to know most. A girl with pink cheeks excitedly asked Director Dong for confirmation.
"Director, do the Second Prince and the Empress Dowager have feelings for each other?"
Director Dong was wearing a black baseball cap, and he was much more approachable than he was on set, lacking the seriousness and aloofness he usually displays.
"That's a good question. Our creative team has also debated this issue for a long time."
Originally, the two didn't have many scenes together, but on the day Weiwei came to audition, I was really moved by her performance.
We had a long meeting and unanimously agreed to rewrite the script for her.
It is precisely because of this change that the story has become more complete.
I will now answer your question.
The Second Prince and the Empress Dowager had feelings for each other, but deep within the treacherous inner palace, they both knew that feelings were the most useless thing, and that interests were everything.
Therefore, despite their constant denial of feelings, they ultimately resort to any means necessary for their own benefit.
"oh--"
A murmur of screams rippled through the room; everyone was excited by the director's revelation.
Human beings are inherently inclined to ship couples.
Any place where there is emotional interaction excites them.
Fans certainly won't let go of Chi Yanzhou and Song Shiwei, who are now a married couple.
When asked if they developed feelings for each other while filming, they replied...
"We are all professional actors, and we can still distinguish between the play and reality."
Chi Yanzhou's denial disappointed the viewers who shipped the couple, but then they heard his confession.
"However, I had already fallen in love with my wife before filming this movie."
"Waaaaaah!"
Chi Yanzhou smiled faintly and winked playfully at Song Shiwei.
Many fans asked Song Shiwei how she felt at the time.
Chi Yanzhou couldn't help but answer for her, and also condemn his past self.
"Back then, your Sister Wei would only ask me, 'Aren't we the best of friends?' hoping I would treat her to a big meal."
“............”
Hahahaha.
Looking back on that time, Song Shiwei realized that she was indeed quite a straightforward and honest woman, which really made things difficult for Chi Yanzhou.
"I was so naive back then. I wanted to be the best of friends with you, but you wanted to be my girlfriend."
That day, both #ChiYanzhouHasACrush# and #SongShiweiIsAStraightGirl# trended on Weibo.
The topic of their pairing has gained many more fans.
It's still better to ship real couples.
Every offline promotional event for "Novoland: The Moon" was very successful.
The box office eventually soared to 10 billion.
This is the first time in the Chinese entertainment industry that a work has achieved such success.
Song Shiwei has become the only actress to achieve a box office of 10 billion yuan with just one film.
Her performance in this movie truly silenced those netizens who made sarcastic remarks.
She's not just some crazy woman; Song Shiwei has plenty of ability!
This also allowed more directors to see Song Shiwei's abilities.
Kevin has already received inquiries from several directors about Song Shiwei's schedule and have been handing her scripts.
Kevin did not give a clear answer.
Because their eldest son told him that he would assign less work this year, only choosing high-quality projects, so that he and his wife could spend more time together.
Of course, the most important thing is—
Chi Yanzhou plans to hold his wedding with Song Shiwei at the end of spring!
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