In the entertainment industry, it's common for friends and acquaintances to attend the premiere of a film. "Happy Street" was no exception.
On Shang Yechu's side, they invited Su Ge, Jiang Shang Nongchaosheng, Zheng Bohan, and Xu Hanwen—although the number was small, they were all heavyweight figures in their respective fields (Su Ge was also a figure in a certain sense). These people had more presence than any big-name actor, instantly making the scene shine with star power.
Since the bullying incident on the set of "Half a Sky" broke out and was subsequently clarified by Shang Yechu, Xu Hanwen has made considerable efforts to solidify his close relationship with Shang Yechu. After all, the better he appears to be with Shang Yechu, the more baseless the rumors of bullying on set will seem.
These days, whenever Shang Yechu posts a selfie or a promotional message on Weibo, Xu Hanwen always makes sure to like it, sometimes even leaving a comment to interact. Shang Yechu, in turn, always replies to his comments in a friendly, playful, and affectionate tone, as if they were close friends despite their age difference.
In fact, privately, Shang Yechu and Xu Hanwen have barely communicated since filming wrapped on "Half a Sky". Shang Yechu herself finds their interactions on Weibo laughable.
However, Shang Yechu couldn't help but admire Xu Hanwen's smooth interpersonal skills. Zheng Bohan was far inferior to him; after "Half a Day," he practically disappeared from the public eye. When Shang Yechu sent Zheng Bohan the invitation to "Happy Street," she didn't expect him to come at all. Seeing him on set was quite a surprise.
Jiang Shang Nongchao's classic commemorative edition of "Xiao Feng Que" will be officially released after the New Year. Shang Yechu personally wrote the preface for the book. Teacher Jiang came to express her gratitude for this. Shang Yechu heard her say that she had originally wanted to involve Li Yi, but Li Yi refused. Shang Yechu was truly relieved.
As for Su Ge, she came to the premiere purely to support Shang Yechu. She even made a bold statement that she would add up all the money and luxury goods she had previously transferred to Shang Yechu but which Shang Yechu refused to accept, convert them into cash, and use it all to book a whole theater for "Happy Street".
Under Shang Yechu's guidance, Su Ge finally managed to wash away the shameful reputation of having no acting skills. Although this reputation was quickly returned to its rightful owner, "Yun Qing Ji" is now indeed Su Ge's most outstanding representative work. Coupled with other reasons, Su Ge practically regards Shang Yechu as her spiritual godmother... Shang Yechu just wanted to scream at this.
Normally, Shang Yechu would disdain associating with an actor like Su Ge who is neither professional nor skilled. However, Su Ge, with her incredibly carefree attitude, inflated ego, leisurely schedule (reportedly she's been idly lounging around for three months), and seemingly endless wealth, has somehow managed to squeeze into Shang Yechu's circle of friends and shamelessly remain there. She even received a personal invitation from Shang Yechu!
Su Ge will never know that she is the only person in history with terrible acting skills who was fortunate enough to be invited by Ye Chu to collaborate...
As for Gu Wenhua, they only invited one person. But that person was enough to make everyone in the industry take notice.
It's the hottest time of summer!
Gao Sanfu, a well-known director of art films in China, actually came to the premiere of "Happiness Street"!
The entertainment industry is a small circle, and the film industry is even smaller. There have long been rumors that Gao Sanfu took on a disciple he greatly admired—Gu Wenhua, the director of "The Mute Woman." Now it seems the rumors weren't entirely unfounded.
Zheng Bohan and Xu Hanwen were quite surprised by Gao Sanfu's arrival. They exchanged pleasantries with him warmly, showering him with flattery. However, they all fell silent once Jiang Shang Nongchaosheng arrived. Jiang Shang Nongchaosheng was an elder of high moral character, old enough to be their mother. The three of them didn't have the nerve to show off in front of such an old man.
When Su Ge arrived, the three of them fell even quieter. Both Zhan Kexiang and Zheng Bohan, two renowned directors and screenwriters, had failed miserably under Su Ge's influence; such an actress was enough to strike fear into the hearts of any director. Only Jiang Shang Nongchaosheng chatted amiably with Su Ge for quite a while.
The premiere of "Happy Street," a film without any big IP, big directors, or box office draw actors, was surprisingly attended by top figures from the literary world, television directors, screenwriters, and film directors, which is quite remarkable.
Who exactly is Ye Chu? Who exactly is Gu Wenhua?
There were many reporters present, who had originally come for Ye Chu. Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected surprise: a barrage of flashbulbs illuminated half the venue.
What puzzled the reporters was a group of people sitting in the back row at the premiere.
The seats in rows five through seven at a premiere are considered the core area, also known as the "golden seats." This is because they offer the best audiovisual experience and are ideal for media photography. Generally, these rows are reserved for important guests.
But now, sitting in these rows are a group of people the reporters have never seen before!
Seated in the center of the fifth row was a kind-faced, white-haired old lady. On either side of her and behind her sat elderly men with white hair, elegantly made-up middle-aged women, and honest-looking middle-aged men… Some of them seemed quite uneasy, some had shining eyes, and some whispered among themselves. But overall, they all appeared very much looking forward to the film.
Without needing confirmation, the reporters knew these people were definitely not from the entertainment industry. Their simple, even somewhat rustic, demeanor was simply not suited to that circle.
But they were definitely not ordinary moviegoers. They were all dressed in high-quality, well-tailored clothing, similar in style and quite expensive.
Who are these people? Why are they sitting in the most important seats at the premiere?
Could it be that their status is even higher than that of Xu Hanwen, Zheng Bohan, and others?
This was truly one of the strangest premieres journalists had ever attended. Driven by their professional instincts, many reporters took numerous photos of these mysterious guests in the fifth and sixth rows.
This premiere, attended by a host of prominent figures, may well become a significant chapter in actor Ye Chu's film history. These mysterious guests, too, add color to this chapter. Compared to the seemingly invincible directors, screenwriters, and writers in the eyes of reporters, they are no less significant.
The lights went out.
The film "Happiness Street" has begun screening.
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