latelenovela Chapter 237 That's called, "Dry Granny"?
Chapter 237 That's called, "Dry Granny"?
On the day of the premiere, Mr. Fu was forced to show his strong ambition, paying particular attention to the big screen film in which his artist played the leading role for the first time.
Therefore, he "forcefully dragged" his good friend—the head of the Pei Group—to attend the premiere together, intending to discuss the company's future development based on the artist's actual performance.
on site.
The reporters were slightly surprised to see Fu Zhuchen arrive, but they quickly understood. After all, this was a work by one of his artists, and she was also the female lead in his new film, so it was only natural for her to come and support him.
But when Pei Weijin's figure also appeared in their sight, everyone was taken aback.
A reporter with curly hair, perhaps seeing that President Pei had been in a good mood lately and had even been interviewed by his colleague some time ago, thought he might as well try his luck and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle. If all else failed, he could apologize three times and still have a good New Year.
With that in mind, he mustered his courage and walked up to the two men, or rather, their bodyguards.
"Director Fu, President Pei, may I ask why you two came to support this film?"
The reporter with curly hair also inquired about the two individuals' relationships with the creative team.
Fu Zhuchen originally wanted to leave directly, but Pei Weijin stopped her with a look.
"Relationship? Obviously, Yan Zhuoyu is the female lead in my new movie, so it's normal for her to come and support me. Oh, you mean President Pei?"
Fu Zhuchen gritted his teeth and said very willingly, "It's also obvious that I dragged him here. I need his business acumen to strategize for my next film and, incidentally, to secure some investment."
The curly-haired reporter's eyes lit up, then she quietly turned to Pei Weijin: "Then, Mr. Pei, you..."
Pei Weijin nodded slightly, his tone polite yet distant: "My wife and I are very interested in this film that focuses on human trafficking and the education of left-behind children. We are currently preparing to establish a foundation to support related public welfare causes."
"Didn't Mr. Pei's wife come with him today?"
Pei Weijin smiled without saying a word, while Fu Zhuchen couldn't manage a smile.
Realizing his slip of the tongue, the naturally curly-haired girl offered a prepared three-part apology before awkwardly leaving the scene.
The best viewing experience is achieved when the entire theater falls silent after the movie starts.
As the plot unfolds, the audience's emotions rise and fall accordingly.
When the female protagonist is tricked into going to a mountain village and brutally beaten because of her pride and integrity, it's hard not to feel a chill down your spine.
However, these violent scenes did not last long, only a few seconds or so before they flashed by.
More often than not, directors use scenes and objects to metaphorically represent these acts of violence.
Upon seeing this, the expressions of the audience members underwent subtle changes.
Until the very end of the film, all the criminals involved in human trafficking in the small mountain village received their due punishment.
The camera made no attempt to conceal the scenes of them being punished.
When the end credits rolled, the screen didn't immediately go completely black. Instead, it played interview clips of the criminals' tragic fates in real-life events.
As the film ended, the lights came on one by one.
Yan Zhuoyu and the other main creators walked onto the stage, but the audience was still immersed in the plot and deep in thought.
The silence was broken only when the host picked up the microphone.
As Yan Zhuoyu listened to her introduction of the film and the guests present, she quietly held the microphone and waited on the side.
The venue was heated, and she was dressed simply, echoing her role as a teacher in the later part of the drama. She wore non-prescription glasses, and her black hair was tied in a low ponytail, giving her an intellectual and sharp look.
After the lengthy introduction, the interactive session began.
A male reporter, unable to contain himself any longer, stood up almost before everyone else and bombarded director Tan Wenbo with a series of pointed questions: "Director Tan, as a new director, I noticed that in the film, you chose to focus a lot of shots on scenes of criminals being punished."
Previous films on similar themes often focused on depicting the brutal treatment of victims by criminals to portray their cold-blooded nature. Your approach, taking a different angle, raises the question: does this mean your film lacks educational value and may fail to leave a lasting impression on viewers?
Tan Wenbo seemed to have been prepared. He smiled and said, "To be honest, in the early stages of film preparation, I did consider shooting it in the old style. But I'm a newcomer, while the actors aren't. They gave me a lot of inspiration. If Yan Zhuoyu hadn't pointed out the limitations of that shooting method by chance, I might still be..."
At this point, Tan Wenbo paused deliberately, wanting to shift the topic to Yan Zhuoyu.
After all, a film's influence depends half on its content and half on its actors. No matter how much he says, it's not as effective as having the actors themselves take the stage; once the interview clips are uploaded online, the buzz will naturally increase.
The reporter frowned and couldn't help but ask, "So, what specific suggestions did Professor Yan give you that led you to make this change?"
He was even more disdainful; how could a director be so easily swayed by an actor?
Tan Wenbo smiled and looked at Yan Zhuoyu: "I think you might want to listen to what Yan Zhuoyu thought back then. She inspired me, and maybe she can inspire you too."
The reporter nodded arrogantly and reluctantly.
All eyes turned to Yan Zhuoyu.
Yan Zhuoyu pushed up her glasses, and faced with the reporter's mocking gaze, she remained unmoved, casually ignoring him.
"When Fan Wenran and I were working on the script, we discovered a problem."
The significance of the film lies in alerting and warning criminals; it should deter potential criminals, not instill fear in ordinary viewers.
When the camera excessively focuses on the victim's injuries and cries of pain, isn't this another form of camera bullying disguised as education?
"After hearing our conversation, Director Tan decided to break with convention and turn the camera to the scene of criminals being punished, in order to show the fairness and power of the law."
We hope to remind viewers that every choice has its consequences. By showing how criminals are punished, we can better inspire viewers' respect for justice and the law, as well as their deep reflection on their own actions.
This approach may be more memorable and resonate more strongly with society.
The male reporter looked impatient and wouldn't listen at all. He thought he could test Yan Zhuoyu, then edit some clips and release them saying, "A certain actress teaches a director how to film, she loves to be a know-it-all."
Unexpectedly, Yan Zhuoyu articulated her views clearly and logically, making him seem rather brainless.
He racked his brains for a while, trying to come up with another topic, but Yan Zhuoyu just smiled gently at him. Her eyes were extremely tolerant, as if she could see through everything and embrace everything.
Speechless, I could only sit down dejectedly.
Fan Wenran smiled to the side, looking at Sister Yan. She understood that arrogant look in Sister Yan's eyes all too well!
Forget about tolerance or not, this is just looking at someone who's mentally challenged.
The questions that followed were all fairly normal.
After the premiere, fans or reporters naturally posted all the highlights of the day, and this Q&A session was repeatedly edited and spread by various marketing accounts.
After its release during the Spring Festival, "The Other Side of the Mountain" saw steady growth in box office revenue.
It is particularly worth mentioning that another film of the same theme was released at the same time, with a star-studded cast and a veteran director.
Before its release, many people were pessimistic about "The Other Side of the Mountain," thinking that the production team was just a makeshift crew and that they had actually hired a pretty face to act in such a serious film.
Reality, however, slapped them in the face, and their so-called "blockbuster" was completely crushed by "The Other Side of the Mountain".
As a result, Yan Zhuoyu received increasing attention, and her fan base surged to 15 million. Online discussions about her also became increasingly heated.
Now I understand the vague discomfort I felt when watching the news. Why do they always focus on the process and details of women's suffering? Who gets any pleasure from it? Speechless...
[That's right, that's right. Some people have even smeared female heroes and fabricated rumors before; such behavior is truly despicable.]
Watching my daughter, Zhuobao, grow up step by step fills me with a warm feeling, like watching my daughter blossom into womanhood.
With the box office and critical success of "The Other Side of the Mountain", other products of Yan Zhuoyu's company also became bestsellers, with demand exceeding supply.
This greatly worried those merchants who had previously acted arrogantly. They didn't have the money to replace their equipment, but they spent a lot of money to buy negative press releases to smear Yan Zhuoyu. Unfortunately, it was all in vain.
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After finishing her last bit of work, Yan Zhuoyu leisurely returned to Jiangjia Village.
With her lover and family by her side, and having both money and free time, she felt that she was the happiest person in the world at that moment.
On New Year's Eve, Lin Qinglan wanted them to come home for a New Year's Eve dinner and a chat, but her grandmother felt awkward about her position and made an excuse, saying that she liked the environment of Jiangjia Village and that she could spend the New Year alone at home.
Yan Zhuoyu had finally reunited with her, and she couldn't bear to let her spend the New Year alone, unless Ms. Jiang really wanted some peace and quiet.
Just as Yan Zhuoyu was about to give Ms. Jiang a princess carry and put her in the car, Lin Qinglan had already driven over.
Lin Qinglan wore a fluffy yet elegant coat, and her smile was warm and inviting.
"Ms. Jiang, it's been a long time. You still look so beautiful and energetic."
Grandma seemed a little reserved and said politely, "You flatter me, Madam."
Yan Zhuoyu, still holding her grandmother's arm, greeted Lin Qinglan: "Mom."
Lin Qinglan smiled and agreed, then turned to her grandmother and said, "Ms. Jiang, I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to sit down and have a proper chat. How about you join us for New Year's Eve dinner tonight?"
As she spoke, she rubbed her nose, feeling that the way she addressed him was a bit too formal: "Also, how about we change how we address each other? It just feels a bit too formal."
Grandma also felt it was too formal; back in the village, people never addressed each other like that.
Just as Yan Zhuoyu was helping to figure it out, Lin Qinglan spoke up.
“Look, Ah Jin and Xiao Yan both call you Grandma or Maternal Grandma. According to seniority, I’ll call you Godmother.”
The words are not surprising and die endlessly.
Grandma was so taken aback by the word "godmother" that she didn't know what to say.
Yan Zhuoyu's eyelids twitched. She really wanted to drag Pei Weijin, who was packing his luggage in the room, out to deal with the scene in front of her.
Seeing that they didn't speak, Lin Qinglan felt that the suggestion might not be very good, so she suggested again, "How about calling her, 'godmother-in-law'?"
Yan Zhuoyu: "..."
That sounds even worse.