Chapter 221: "Wind Sound" Released (Request for Monthly Tickets)
Mrs. Hua's money also has a share that belongs to me.
So, Qi Hao, who has never been too fond of Mrs. Hua, genuinely hopes she goes public successfully.
Well, maybe not on the first day, but let it crash on the second day.
However, even though he wishes Mrs. Hua's listing goes smoothly, Qi Hao is not willing to walk the red carpet in a Neon military uniform at her request.
Handsome?
Handsome my ass!
In the movie, I play a Neon person to promote patriotism and to reveal how cruel and vicious the Neon devils were back in the day.
Off-set if you want me to wear it, wouldn't that make me Zhao Yanzi!
Qi Hao was just in ordinary casual wear, and An Feng didn't come dressed up either.
It's not like An Feng had any dissatisfaction with Mrs. Hua.
She's just a minor character.
Why steal the spotlight from Zhou Xun and Li Xue'xue? Let them vie for attention as much as they want.
Coincidentally, Qi Hao was wearing gray casual pants and a plaid shirt, a short-sleeved one, with two buttons undone at the top, showing his muscular lines.
And An Feng wore white wide-leg pants paired with a white striped knit top.
The two of them looked like they were in matching couple outfits.
A plaid and a stripe, are you two planning to go to a mental hospital together?
For sure someone would criticize their taste in casual wear again.
Hmm, and it really aggravates OCD people.
Qi Hao, can't you just turn An Feng's stripes into plaids?
Wind Sound didn't arrange for interviews on the red carpet.
Everyone finally gathered in the cinema hall to hold the premiere ceremony and accept media interviews.
They were all paid media, so it was definitely home ground advantage.
Yes, kicking things off with big moves.
"An Feng, did you and Qi Hao go to the maternity department for the new movie recently?"
It's already been clarified, if the media still asks whether it's a hidden marriage or an unwed pregnancy, it's nothing but clarifying again, which would be so dull.
Smart media would take a different approach.
"Yes, the new movie borrowed the venue for shooting."
An Feng nodded, looking wary, knowing these media wouldn't have anything good in mind.
"How did you feel filming at the maternity department, seeing those pregnant mothers, did you…"
The media started to lead An Feng on.
"Didn't see any, not a single one, it was only three or four o'clock at the time, and to avoid affecting the hospital's order, we went to shoot in the middle of the night, I was so sleepy, after filming just went home to sleep."
An Feng interrupted him without hesitation.
Don't make me imagine it.
Last night I even dreamt I was pregnant, and it was Qi Hao who put the child in, woke up 'scared' and couldn't sleep for half an hour.
"Do you like children?"
The journalist continued to question An Feng, as Qi Hao they didn't intend to pursue, first because Qi Hao was too cunning, and secondly because Qi Hao wasn't to be messed with.
Heck, this guy is a shareholder in many big companies, after Penguin stated they would protect him, Sina also followed suit, stating that no unfounded rumors about Qi Hao could appear on their platforms.
What do you mean by unfounded?
There can't be evidence for scandals.
People have been doing media work for years, from print to online, and have never used any evidence.
Isn't it all just slander and false accusations?
"I like…" An Feng thought seriously and said, "some of them are quite cute."
She mumbled to herself an additional line.
I like the good-looking ones!
"Do you plan to get married and have children in the near future?"
The media discreetly tried to bewilder An Feng, if you dare say yes, they'd write you're in a hurry, in a hurry to marry Qi Hao and have a baby.
"For now, career development is my priority, and today is the premiere of Wind Sound, let's talk more about Wind Sound."
An Feng easily defused the media's attack.
"Ahem, An Feng's role in Wind Sound is very impressive, having An Feng and Qi Hao in this film will definitely present a different kind of excitement."
Wang Chonglei was also present, he actually didn't mind questions unrelated to Wind Sound.
Hype, hype is everything!
If Qi Hao and An Feng announce their relationship at today's premiere, he is willing to give them a big red envelope of five million.
Additionally, he would cover the formula money for the first child.
"Qi Hao, playing a villain this time, are you worried that this character might damage your image in the fans' minds?"
The media still had to ask Qi Hao some questions.
"No, there's complete trust between me and my fans, they're very rational and can accept all sides of me."
My fans, not a single one is a lunatic.
Lunatics will be expelled.
"Will you try more villain roles in the future?"
The journalist rolled his eyes, yeah right, you have the highest fan betrayal rate.
Because you don't take them seriously at all.
"In fact, my criterion for choosing roles has never been based on whether they are righteous or villains. If a character is appealing, I'll take it regardless."
Qi Hao is genuinely not worried about playing a villain now.
"During the film promotion, it was said that when you and Li Xue'xue were acting, Li Xue'xue appeared completely nude on screen. Is that true?"
The media, of course, wouldn't miss the opportunity to bring up Qi Hao's other rumored girlfriend.
"It didn't reach that stage. As long as the film conveys what it needs to, there's really no need for unnecessary gimmicks for the sake of so-called art."
Qi Hao denied this point.
He really hadn't seen Li Xue'xue completely nude; there was final protection in place, at least with patches and such.
"Yes, yes, everyone will see it when they watch the movie later. Qi Hao and Li Xue'xue are both particularly dedicated actors..."
Gao Qunshu helped to defuse the situation.
It's okay to use this kind of topic for marketing, but asking it in person is a bit too much.
It's like asking Liang Chaowei and Tang Wei if they were really fighting in a scene, asking Tang Wei if she felt anything, asking Liang Chaowei if he could handle it in front of so many people.
People would get upset, you know.
After the media interview, there was an interaction segment.
Once that was finished, it was time for the movie to premiere, and the quality of the film would be judged by its box office and word of mouth.
If the box office fails miserably, there's no saving it, no matter how fans try to defend it.
On the contrary, it could ruin the public perception.
I don't care if you defend it or not, I just won't watch your movie next time, any film you're in, we won't watch.
Explicitly belittling someone isn't total disdain. Only silence is the highest form of disdain.
Fortunately, the film "Wind Sound" is impressive enough!
In the span of two hours, the movie took the tension of a spy drama to its extreme.
The plot isn't complicated, but it's full of twists and turns.
The story of "Wind Sound" is heavily influenced by Agatha, and its structure is of the type "And Then There Were None."
"And Then There Were None" places a group of people on an isolated island, then unravels the truth, but in "And Then There Were None," everyone is guilty and must pay for their wrongs.
"Wind Sound" is about not knowing who the spy is, trying to uncover the mole through confinement, interrogation, and division.
With the addition of an anti-Japanese background, the espionage theme, and the faith of underground workers, it successfully adapts "And Then There Were None" to the local scene, becoming a domestically flavored Chinese genre film "Wind Sound."
The film, through meticulous detail design, fills the entire work with an atmosphere of tension and thrill.
This type of film heavily emphasizes character development and actors.
In the film, not only is there a character called "Old Ghost," but there are also other characters whose experiences and choices carry significant meaning.
The presence of these characters gives the film more depth and breadth.
Finding the right actors for each role and fully utilizing their acting skills seems simple, but in reality, very few directors can achieve it.
In the movie "Wind Sound," each character presented has their own unique traits and character arcs.
It belongs to ensemble-type works.
This kind of film has higher casting difficulty.
However, the actors chosen for "Wind Sound" were perfectly suited, with almost no actor dragging behind.
Even An Feng, she perfectly interpreted her role.
When she was attacked by several vicious dogs, many in the theater gave feedback on the performance.
An Feng's performance did not take anyone out of the experience.
Although one can't say her acting was top-notch, she at least fulfilled her role and didn't drag the film down.
And Qi Hao's portrayal of Takeda, among such a group of skilled actors, did not in the least betray his title as the Golden Rooster Best Actor.
Qi Hao's acting has improved again!
Recently, Qi Hao's influence has been too great, being both a shareholder and a director, that people had somewhat overlooked his real identity.
He is actually an actor.
Although the film has some oversights in certain details and issues in terms of the logic and reasonableness of the plot,
there are suspicions of deliberately being sentimental to make the audience cry.
But the flaws do not overshadow the merits, and just by flexibly combining suspense elements, "Wind Sound" can easily outshine those awkward domestic genre films.
The audience who managed to get premiere tickets thought it was worth it.
Actually, this is very important.
The audience is not foolish, nor are they all rich, not even all fans are blindly obsessed, at least not many would sell blood to book theaters for their idol.
If a film makes people feel it's worth it, then there's reason to recommend it to others.
It can save a lot on marketing costs.
After Qi Hao left the premiere, he was still busy returning to film nighttime scenes, so he didn't have time to pay attention to the online reviews of the movie and his role as Takeda.
Anyway, Zhanqi Laiden was keeping an eye on it.
In fact, Qi Hao's "transition" this time wasn't in vain.
Most of the feedback was praise, acknowledging that as a top idol, choosing such a role indeed shows dedication.
However, there were also a small number of people criticizing Qi Hao.
Saying he's a bastard, really bad, that after watching the film, they want to find him and cut him into pieces.
"You act as a Neon person, why are you putting so much effort in it?"
"Can't you be dumb so the protagonists have an easier time?"
Zhanqi Laiden didn't do any PR in response to this; he felt it was a compliment to Qi Hao.
To be criticized for playing a villain – what an honor that is.
The first-day box office figures came out quickly, totaling 13.5 million, a bit less compared to the same period's "Founding of the Republic."
It's the Sixtieth Anniversary, and it's National Day.
In this time slot, "Wind Sound" was indeed a bit out of competition.