PNB Chapter 44 Not drunk, just slightly tipsy
Chapter 44 Not drunk, just slightly tipsy
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12:30.
Fang Yi answered a few more questions from the reporters, then waved his hand to end the gathering, inviting everyone to eat and drink well.
Stepping off the stage, he took a glass of champagne from the tray carried by a waiter and headed towards the main table in the center.
Han Sanping waved to him: "Director Fang, come sit here."
There were nine people at the main table.
To Han Dong’s left is Wang Zhongjun, and there is an empty seat to his right.
He went to the main table, nodded to the bigwigs, and sat down comfortably.
He's the real protagonist tonight, and he deserves to be the chairman.
Looking at the smiling faces of the group of bigwigs, Fang Yi couldn't help but recall the celebration banquet for "A World Without Thieves" at the beginning of the year.
Feng Xiaogang was also the absolute center of attention at the banquet that night, much like he is now.
Feng Shui turns around!
I, Lao Fang, have finally risen to prominence.
Fang Yi stood up, raised his glass with both hands, and toasted each person: "Thank you, Chairman Han and all the CEOs, for attending today's banquet. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect. Thank you all for your presence."
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Sanping picked up his wine glass and, to be very polite, lightly clinked it with Fang Yi's.
"Director Fang, please don't be shy. Come on, let's all have a drink with Director Fang."
"Come on, let's have a drink."
"Haha... Congratulations again to Director Fang on his instant fame!"
No one would show any displeasure at this time, and the group of film and television executives acted with great magnanimity.
They all picked up a small half-glass of red wine and downed it in one gulp with a smile.
Afterwards, Fang Yi chatted with the big shots for a while, then took the opportunity to apologize and leave.
There are so many guests here today, he has to take good care of them all.
Next, he flitted around the banquet hall like a butterfly, frequently chatting with the guests.
At the seventh table, a middle-aged man in his early forties took out his business card and handed it over.
"Director Fang, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
"I am Li Chenglun, the deputy production director of Magic Shadow. This is my business card."
"Hello, Director Li, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Here, let me toast Director Li."
Fang Yi took the business card and put it away. The two clinked glasses and smiled at each other.
Li Chenglun was instructed by Wang Tianyun, the vice president of Moying, to attend the celebration banquet and get to know Fang Yi, hoping to develop a cooperative relationship.
Han Sanping had observed Fang Yi's actions and had already guessed China Film Group's purpose.
The twelfth table.
As soon as Fang Yi arrived, several employees of "Easy to Move People's Hearts" stood up in a rush, prompting other guests at the table to follow suit.
"Please sit down, please sit down."
Fang Yi raised his hand and pressed down, smiling as he told everyone not to be shy, and poured another small glass of red wine.
He was about to offer a toast and leave when, unexpectedly, Li Wenfang, who had been drinking, blushed and exclaimed, "President Fang, you're so impressive!"
Although the voice was soft, everyone in the twelfth seat heard it, and several pairs of eyes turned over, filled with admiration.
Cough cough...
Lin Yi quickly tugged at Li Wenfang's sleeve, glared at her, and said, "Shut up, you drunkard."
"Wenfang, drink less."
Fang Yi laughed, waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing, and told Lin Yi not to make a fuss.
The news about his studio will eventually spread within the industry, given his investment in "Crazy Stone".
The people inside Huayi already knew about it, but neither the King nor the Queen asked about it.
Fang Yi clinked glasses with several guests at the table, chatted for a few minutes, and then left with a smile.
As soon as he left, a female agent in her thirties at the table glanced at him.
"Your name is Wenfang. Is Director Fang your boss?"
"That's right, we are employees of Director Fang's studio."
Lin Yi was the one who answered. Since Fang Yi said it was nothing, she naturally led the group to openly admit it.
Then, she changed the subject: "What's your name, sister? And where do you work?"
"My name is Qin Fang. I work as a talent agent and am currently Huo Siyan's agent."
Qin Fang smiled warmly, with a touch of friendliness, and took out her business cards to hand out to everyone.
She attended the celebration banquet today, using her connections with Huayi Brothers' talent agency to try and find more opportunities for her artists.
A few days ago, Wang Jinghua contacted her and invited her and Huo Siyan to join Shiba Artist Management Company.
She wanted to go back, but also felt that Hua Yi was better.
Looking at the young and somewhat naive Lin Yi and Li Wenfang, Qin Fang couldn't help but have a little idea, wondering if she could create an opportunity for Huo Siyan and Fang Yi to get to know each other.
A thought flashed through her mind, and she raised her glass to toast Lin Yi.
"Come on, ladies, let's raise a glass to celebrate Director Fang again, and hope that his second film will be even better."
"Thank you, Sister Qin. I'll toast you."
Lin Yi stood up with a smile, raised her glass of juice, and clinked glasses with Qin Fang.
Oh no, this woman has taken a liking to Boss Fang!
Lin Yi was very vigilant and saw through Qin Fang's intentions quite well.
The sixth seat.
Fang Yi, his belly full of alcohol, arrived in front of everyone, asked the waiter to add a seat, and plopped down next to Deng Chao.
"Brother Chao, can you and Brother Xiaoming take me home later?"
He told Deng Chao and the other man that he was worried they would get too drunk to walk.
Getting drunk is fine, but you can't let someone pick you up while you're drunk!
"Director Fang, just drink and we'll take care of it later."
Huang Xiaoming patted his chest and volunteered to take on the task of welcoming and seeing off the guests.
Fang Yi exhaled a long breath of alcohol and poured another small glass of red wine to toast everyone at the table.
Uncle Daoming, Grandpa Ge, and Liu Xiaoli were very accommodating, raising their glasses and offering their congratulations.
Seeing that he was getting drunk, Liu Yifei frowned and said worriedly, "Senior brother, eat something first."
After saying that, her face turned red. Damn it, they saw her!
If you see it, you see it.
I just wanted my senior to eat something so that he wouldn't have an upset stomach from drinking too much alcohol.
"Okay, I'll listen to Sisi."
Fang Yi gently agreed, picked up his chopsticks to eat, and began to eat under the teasing gazes of Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and Zhou Xun.
The celebration banquet ended close to 2 a.m.
Fang Yi, reeking of alcohol, was taken back to his small apartment by Deng Chao and Huang Xiaoming, where he slept until dawn.
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At this point, the internet was in an uproar.
[An 8000 Million Yuan Celebration Banquet: Director Fang Yi Sets Sail Again!]
Tencent Entertainment reported: "Yesterday at noon, Huayi Brothers held a celebration banquet for the 8000 million yuan box office success of 'Phone Booth.' During the banquet, director Fang Yi revealed news about his new film. Huayi's vice president, Wang Zhonglei, declared that he would fully support the film regardless of the size of the investment and help director Fang Yi's film career."
[The celebration banquet was fraught with twists and turns, but Zhou Xun has returned to Huayi Brothers!]
Sina Entertainment: "The celebration banquet for 'Sniper Phone Booth' has successfully concluded. Besides the film's director, Fang Yi, Zhou Xun, one of the Four Dan Actresses, became the real focus of attention at the banquet."
It is reported that in early 2005, Zhou Xun left Rongxingda and was recruited by Wang Jinghua, the top agent in the Chinese entertainment industry. In May, she left with him to work at Huayi Brothers. Just two months later, Zhou Xun returned to Huayi Brothers, and the two parties renewed her artist contract. It was a truly eventful turn of events!
[A promising new director's film has been confirmed; stay tuned!]
China Film Network reported: "Yesterday at noon, our reporter attended the celebration banquet for the film 'Phone Booth' and learned about the new film from director Fang Yi."
According to director Fang, his second film will focus on action, crime, and adventure; the specific title will be announced later, so please stay tuned.
Online, viewers eagerly awaiting Fang Yi's new film, as well as Zhou Xun's fans, were belatedly drawn to the news.
"What's wrong with Young Master Zhou? He left and then came back!"
"As the old saying goes, a good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed. It seems that Xun Ge's decision to return to Huayi Brothers was a mistake."
"Insider information: Feng Xiaogang's new film will soon hold open auditions, and Zhou Xun is sure to land an important role."
"Fang Yi suffered a huge loss this time; his victory celebration was stolen by Young Master Zhou."
"What's the loss? A man should be generous!"
"Fang Yi is just a new director. It is his honor to be able to provide a stage for Xun Ge'er to perform."
"The person upstairs doesn't know anything. Huayi has been planning to go public since the beginning of this year. As one of Huayi's top directors, who knows how much benefit Fang Yi has taken in."
"That's right, what's the point of saving face compared to real benefits?"
What's the latest news about Fang Yi's new film?
"They say it's action, crime, or adventure, but who knows which one he'll choose?"
"Are you guys stupid? It's obviously a three-in-one!"
"With the three themes combined, the investment lineup is definitely impressive."
"Who cares, as long as the movie is good!"