Chapter 19: The Horror Movie Phenomenon
Duan Meixi gently put a glass of juice on Duan Yehan's desk and said, "Brother, this is my freshly squeezed orange juice, although this is my first time doing it, the taste should be okay, you can taste it." β
Duan Yehan raised his head and smiled at Duan Meixi and continued to read, "Thank you, I'll drink it later." β
"Just drink it now, tomorrow β’β’β’β’β’β’ isn't the beginning of what you say, I hope that the juice I squeeze by myself can bring you good luck. Maybe from tomorrow onwards you will do a lot of things against your will, and it will become very hardβ’β’β’β’β’β’"
"Well, I'll listen to you. Duan Yehan smiled and patted Duan Meixi's head and drank all the juice in the cup, "Xiaoxi, you have to remember your brother's smile." β
"Well, I remember, my brother's smile, I won't forget it. β
Hotel Mullin
Today's Mullin Hotel can be described as full of friends, and the non-stop flashing lights of reporters from major media seem to be the only ones shining into everyone's hearts to see through his heart. The conference was held in an open format. In addition to the main creative staff of the film, reporters and guests are located on the left and right sides of the front of the hall, and a buffet area is set up at the back of the hallβ’β’β’β’β’β’
The host's opening remarks were met with warm applause, and the host bowed and continued: "We have already introduced our screenwriter and star, so please allow me to introduce you to the director of the movie "Deep Love". It can be said that I liked to watch the director's movies very much when I was a child, so when I heard the news of his retirement, I cried sadly for several days, but I didn't expect that I could host the launch of the director's new work many years later, and I cried happily for several days. Next, let us welcome Mr. Xu Hai, the director of the movie "Deep Love" and the chairman of Xingcheng Entertainment Group, with warm applause!"
Xu Liang, who was sitting in the audience, applauded and slightly sideways his face and said to Duan Yehan, who was sitting next to him: "You see, I haven't been engaged in film work for so many years, but as long as he comes out, his directorial style has not changed." He is my favorite director, and after so many years of looking forward to him, I finally hope to get him out of the mountain. β
"Yes, I've also watched Director Xu's movies since I was a child. I remember the first time I watched Director Xu's movie when I was eight years old, and our whole family was a fan of him, but at that time my dad didn't have time, and my mother took my sister and me to the cinema to watch that movie. β
"Needless to say, I know how much you admire Director Xu, otherwise how would you provide us with a venue and accommodation for free and sponsor our films for free. β
"That's right, that's why. I really admire Director Xu Hai very much. β
"Don't worry, after the interview, I will definitely introduce you to each other. Director Xu also wants to get to know you, a bold young man. β
Lan Xue looked at her watch and said anxiously, "Brother Dusk Hang, let's hurry up again." β
Xu Duhang didn't receive the slightest influence from Lan Xue's urging, he said unhurriedly: "Little guy, you really can't hold your breath, anyway, it's already late and can't catch up with the start, and it's not good to eat the buffet directly when you arrive." β
"Butβ’β’β’β’β’β’" Lan Xue's words were interrupted by Lan Fei, "Twilight is right, it's late anyway." And we were late because of the traffic jam, can we be blamed? Don't worry, with Dad here, your Uncle Xu will never be angry. β
At the end of the press conference, the reception officially began, and the atmosphere seemed much more relaxed than just now. Duan Yehan picked up a glass of champagne and stood quietly in an inconspicuous corner, his left hand loosened his tie slightly, and his heart was silently counting downβ’β’β’β’β’β’ as the corners of his mouth rose slightly, Xu Liang had already put a hand on his shoulder. Duan Yehan unhurriedly raised the champagne in his hand and smiled like to turn over, "Brother Xu, let's have a drink together." β
"Brother, I'm here to introduce you to idols. You see, this person next to me is your childhood idol Mr. Xu Hai. I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to see clearly on the stage just now, so I'll let you take a closer look at it now. β
Duan Yehan didn't speak, bent down and saluted very respectfully. The moment he raised his head, he saw a flash of suspicion in Xu Hai's eyes. Xu Hai took a step forward, getting closer to Duan Yehan, he looked at Duan Yehan carefully, "Young man, have we met before?"
"No, I've been living abroad with my parents and sister since I was a kid, and I just recently came back. β
"Oh, can I see my films abroad?"
"You're someone who has won international awards, how can you not see your films abroad?"
"Young man, do you like movies?"
"Like, in the movie, everything is forgivable. β
"You β’β’β’β’β’β’ haha, I mean to say you're the first unpaid sponsor I've seen in years. β
"That's my pleasure. I still have something to do, so I'll miss it first. β
"Okay, young man, go get busy. β
"Call me Ye Han, Mr. Xu. β
After Duan Yehan left, Xu Hai said to Xu Liang on the side: "That young man is really courageous, as a businessman, he is the first to sponsor him for free." β
"Dong Xu, I have to thank my wife. β
"Why?"
"Duan Yehan and my wife are college classmates, and he is also a fan of yours, so of course he is willing to do that. β
"That's right, it seems like I'm thinking too much. β
"What are you thinking about?"
"It's nothing, I thought he liked our heroine. β
"Haha, you're thinking too much. β
Xu Hai looked at his watch and said to himself: "Stinky boy, are you not coming." β
"I said why my ears were hot, it turned out that my father was talking about me. Xu Duhang pulled Lan Xue and came to Xu Hai unhurriedly.
As soon as Xu Hai saw Lan Xue, a smile immediately appeared on his face, "Xiaoxue, I haven't seen you for a long time." Uncle misses you so much. β
Xu Duhang shook his head helplessly, and sighed at Xu Hai: "Hey, Dad, who is your own child?"
"Why? My son is so careful. β
"Wu Xinhai, how much embarrass my daughter by saying this?" Hearing this, Xu Hai noticed Lan Fei standing behind his son, Xu Hai shook his head with a smile and said, "Could it be that Dean Lan thinks that I should favor my son over my daughter-in-law in everything?"
"Eh, that's not what I meant. β
Listening to the jokes of the elders made Lan Xue feel a little embarrassed, she gently put her hand on Lan Fei and said, "Okay, Dad and Uncle don't make fun of me and Brother Twilight." Uncle, wait for me, I have a surprise for you. β
Hearing Lan Xue's words, Xu Hai's interest was greatly increased, "Okay, I must wait for Xiaoxue's surprise." β
"Then I'll go out first, and you guys can eat first. β
"Good. Xu Hai smiled and nodded.
Lan Xue took out the cake she had made herself from the back compartment, but she didn't have the extra hand to close it.
"I'll help you. β
Lan Xue looked up at the person who took the initiative to help him, he was dressed in a white straight suit, and his deep eyes seemed to blur even the appearance of himself imprinted in his eyes. Lan Xue put the cake on the ground and gently "moved" Duan Yehan's hand that had been placed on the lid to cover it herself. Looking at Duan Yehan's eyes, Lan Xue smiled and said, "I can do it myself." β
Lan Xue picked up the cake box from the beginning, "Won't you go in?"
"You go in first, I'll watch you go in. β
"You don't need to be like that, why should you go one after the other when you can be together?"
"Everything we do is to ensure that our guests receive the most satisfactory service, and we are not on the same level. β
"That's right. yes, I'm a guest here now. Then I'll go in first. Lan Xue stopped talking, turned around and went in.
Lan Xue came to Xu Hai's side cautiously with the cake in her hand, "Uncle, this is the cake I made myself, to celebrate your return to the mountain." β
Xu Hai took the cake and watched Xu Duhang hold Lan Xue's hand tightly, he smiled and noddedβ’β’β’β’β’β’
Xu Duhang quickly pulled Lan Xue to his side, bowed to his father and Lan Fei, and said proudly, "Uncle Lan, Dad, there are too many people here. You guys just celebrate here slowly, I'm going to take the little one first. β
Lan Xue hurriedly shook her head and said, "I'm here to celebrate Uncle Xu's achievements today, plus we're late againβ’β’β’β’β’β’"
Xu Hai looked indifferent, "Xiaoxue, we are all our own family, why should our family be serious? β
"But β’β’β’β’β’β’"
"But what's it? Come with me. After speaking, Xu Duhang pulled Lan Xue and leftβ’β’β’β’β’β’
"Brother Twilight, the elders are still inside, we shouldn't come out. β
"It's all out anyway, so don't think about it anymore. β
"So, what are we going to do now?"
"Give me your phone. β
"Huh?"
"Ahh β
Lan Xue handed the phone to Xu Duhang with a puzzled face, Xu Duhang took the phone and looked at it, shook his head and said, "Little guy, your wallpaper is too old-fashioned." β
"It's not very old-fashioned, I think the blue sky and white clouds are pretty beautiful. β
"Let's change it. After speaking, Xu Duhang suddenly half-squatted down and pressed Lan Xue's head on his shoulder, Lan Xue was startled by his sudden move, "Twilight, Brother Dusk Hangβ’β’β’β’β’β’"
"Obediently, don't move, I'll help you take the most beautiful wallpaper. Xu Duhang held his mobile phone for a long time, but still shook his head not very satisfied and said: "Why is the mural in the back always incomplete? Lan Xue nodded, took a few steps back.
Xu Duhang looked around, and just as someone had just entered the hall, he walked over and said, "Hey, brother, can you take a picture of me and my girlfriend?"
The man took the phone, looked up at Lan Xue, whose body was already completely attached to the wall, and nodded.
"Thanks. β
Xu Duhang put his arm around Lan Xue's shoulders and whispered, "Little guy, smile." β
Lan Xue looked at the person standing in front of her, who had already blocked her face with her phone, and a faint smile appeared on her face. The picture was frozen at this momentβ’β’β’β’β’β’
The man walked over and returned the phone to Xu Duhang, but Lan Xue took the phone before Xu Duhang, "Thank you, Mr. Duan." This person is the person I told you that day that I wanted to confess. β
Duan Yehan didn't speak, just looked at them with a smile. In Xu Duhang's eyes, Lan Xue saw the most sincere blessings, but in Duan Yehan's eyes, Lan Xue seemed to see a trace of indifference. As if she had seen through everything calmly, and as if she had admitted her helplessness to resign herself to fateβ’β’β’β’β’β’ Lan Xue turned her head sideways and said to Xu Duhang: "Brother Duhang, this is Mr. Duan Yehan." Remember when I worked at this hotel? He was the general manager of the hotel. β
Duan Yehan nodded slightly and said to Xu Duhang: "Hello, I'm Duan Yehan. β
Xu Duhang patted Duan Yehan's shoulder with a playful face, "It turned out to be you, I would be happy to work for such a handsome boss." Little one, no wonder you don't want a salary. β
Looking at Duan Yehan's somewhat embarrassed expression, Xu Duhang suddenly laughed like a child, "Hey, I'm joking, you're too serious." I'm Xu Weihang. Xu Duhang took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Duan Yehan, "I'm the owner of this bar, let's have a drink when I have time." β
"I will definitely go. So, I won't bother the two of you, let's go first. β
After Duan Yehan left, Lan Xue set the photos in her phone as wallpaper and showed them to Xu Duhang, "Brother Duhang, is it good-looking?"
"Little one. β
"Huh?"
"That person, I mean Duan Yehan. His eyes were so familiar, I felt like I had seen him before. I'm not sure when it is, but β’β’β’β’β’β’"
"But you just can't remember, can you?"
"Hmm. β
"Hey, that's what you said to the girl you chased before. β
"Hey, he's a man!"
"Alright, I'm not kidding. Now, are we going to go in, or are we going to continue to look for freedom?"
"Let's go to the movies. β
"Huh?"
"And it's a horror movie. β
"What! You know I'm most afraid of watching a movie like this. β
"yes, I know. I did it on purpose because I wanted to see you scared. Because if you're scared, you'll β’β’β’β’β’β’ pounce on me!" Xu Duhang said as she grimaced at Lan Xue.
Lan Xue shook her head at Xu Duhang, and said helplessly: "Hey, for girls, this should be a kind of 'horror movie phenomenon'." β