"What is the deepest impression the two teachers have of each other after working together?"
An Che said lazily, "My deepest impression is... Teacher An is always so kind and gentle when he talks to me about the script, which makes everyone in the crew say that he's Teacher An's favorite son. Sigh~"
Another burst of laughter erupted from the audience.
"What is Chi Li's deepest impression of An Che?"
Chi Li chuckled softly, "That's probably just... awkwardness."
"Could you tell me exactly what's so awkward about it?" someone immediately asked.
"He probably just wants to eat someone else's lunchbox, but doesn't say so directly. Instead, he sighs and makes noises until someone notices and gives it to him..."
"Hey, I didn't steal anyone's lunchbox!"
"Hmm... to give an example..."
The audience laughed again; the two were so familiar with each other that the interview went exceptionally smoothly.
After asking a few more questions, the time was up.
The staff indicated that we should go inside.
Chi Li waved to the camera with An Che: "Thank you everyone, remember to go see ' Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers '!"
An Che, being lazy, only said, " Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers, oh~"
They walked together into the inner entrance, their figures disappearing into the lights.
[After watching today's red carpet, I hereby officially declare: Che Night Dawn out.]
Why? The behind-the-scenes footage released by Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers" has already made me completely obsessed!
[That's Shen Jinglan and Jiang Buyi! Not Chi Li and An Che!]
These two seem like the perfect best friends in real life...
[The bond between best friends is so sweet! [winking emoji]]
[So, An Che isn't competing with Shen Xunye, but with Jiang Lele, right?]
[You're kidding me! It's more like a mother-daughter relationship with Lele...]
[I'm in the same line of work as Jiang Yue.]
[My relationship with Fang Jin is a gentlemanly friendship, as pure and simple as water.]
[I have no feelings for Xie Weishui.]
[Can you guys stop being so funny...? [laughs]]
" Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers " was released during the Spring Festival holiday, but it narrowly lost to another family-friendly comedy at the box office on its opening day.
That evening, word-of-mouth spread, countless enthusiastic supporters emerged, and with the lead actor's fans adding fuel to the fire, the film successfully overtook its predecessor on its second day of release.
From then on, it maintained its lead until the film's run ended.
There's been a deluge of positive press about Chi Li and An Che, and they've even been recognized by several official media outlets as leading figures among the new generation of actors.
[Since becoming a fan of Chi Li, life has gotten better and better every day...]
[Who understands the true value of official hype that surpasses even that of fans...]
Everyone, be a little more arrogant when you go out! This is all thanks to Chi Li for giving us face!
Now I really have to judge people by their appearance! [Hands on hips]
[If you knew that Chi Li was about to shoot for a top-tier magazine again... and owned several haute couture sets...]
[Pinching my philtrum] This life is too blissful, so blissful it feels unreal...
[It's time to think about winning an award! [Sunglasses]]
[Holy crap! Can I even think about this? [Cautiously glancing around] Won't people say I have too much ambition?]
[What's so scary about thinking about it? It's not illegal anyway.]
[Let's think about it carefully... How about we consider when Chi Li can publicly announce his relationship with Shen Xunye?]
[His career is booming, it would be a miracle if he went public with it, right?]
[Actually, Shen Xunye is also secretly making great strides... His company seems to be building a sci-fi filming base (?) using a lot of high-end technology.]
[I don't understand, but it sounds impressive...]
[I always thought they'd announce it at a concert, but they didn't. Now I'll just dream about it being announced on an awards stage!]
[Whether or not there's an award, I don't think Chi Li will officially announce it, even if there is.]
[Yes, he respects the audience. Otherwise, "Signal" would have been called " Echoes of Dawn " long ago.]
[It's enough that everyone knows he's happy~ There's no need for a definitive answer!]
[It doesn't matter whether we want it or not, but Shen Xunye is definitely going to insist on having it. [laughing and crying emoji]]
Shen Xunye did indeed cause a scene, specifically at a family gathering, when he thought that everyone at the table was his own family who could back him up.
But before Chi Li could even speak, his own people objected.
First, Shen Ling said, "I feel that making it official will affect your sister-in-law's commercial value. I advise you to hold off."
Shen Yu thought so too. "The company currently has no plans to send him to a dating reality show, so is there any need for an official announcement?"
Even Old Madam Shen said, "Shouldn't we wait until Xiao Li is 30 before making it official? It's too early now."
Shen Wei nodded. "That's right, 30 is just right."
Shen Xunye was about to vomit blood from anger at these people. "Grandma! Xiao Li is only 20 this year! Isn't it a bit too late to make it official in ten years?"
"What's wrong? Are you afraid you won't last ten years?" everyone asked in unison.
Shen Xunye immediately slammed his fist on the table. "Of course I can!"
"Then it's settled." Old Madam Shen made the final decision. "We'll make the official announcement on Xiao Li's 30th birthday. Until then, you better behave yourself."
"Exactly, you're not hiding anything from anyone in your private circle, you should be grateful!"
"Remember to take good care of your face, so that when you officially announce your relationship ten years from now, your fans won't have to see your old face."
"Speaking of which, ten years from now... the person officially announced might still be Xiao Ye, right?"
"Whoever it is, I'll wait until I'm 30 to make it official. My career is more important."
Shen Xunye: "..."
Who are these people?!
Chi Li couldn't help but chuckle, and picked up a piece of stir-fried bitter melon with her chopsticks and put it in his bowl.
Shen Xunye subconsciously took a bite, then immediately put on a mask of pain.
"Haha..." Chi Li laughed uncontrollably, leaning against his shoulder and coaxing him softly, "It won't be that late."
Hope flickered in Shen Xunye's eyes. "Then...?"
Chi Li blinked. "When you're 30."
Shen Xunye: "..."
Shen Xunye: "... Okay."
At least the waiting time was shorter.
In the same year, Chi Li won four major awards at the biennial music awards ceremony: 'Best Newcomer', 'Best Album', 'Best Arrangement', and 'Overseas Promotion of the Year'.
He later won the 'Best Newcomer' award at a film and television awards ceremony.
" Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers " won awards such as 'Best Film', 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Director', and 'Best Action Choreography'.
The only regret is that An Che, who was nominated for and shortlisted for 'Best Actor', was unable to bring the award home.
However, being shortlisted was already enough to make An Yihe happy.
After the ceremony, he specially invited all the staff members who were present to have a meal together.
After finishing their meal, they agreed to collaborate again in the future. Chi Li raised a glass of wine and then left first.
As soon as the door to the private room was pushed open, An Che followed closely behind.
" Chi Li, I have something to ask you."
Chi Li thought to herself, "They've come after all." She slowly turned around and sighed softly. "Yes, ask away."