Chapter 136: Red Carpet Beauty

The cast of The Matrix 2 had many more members compared to the first film.

The ones who came to attend the premiere were male lead Wu Yanzu, female lead Li Meiqi, Gao Xiong who played Morpheus, Monica Bellucci the Earth's flower, the main villain Yuan De, Zheng Peipei who played the Oracle, Zou Zhaolong the Oracle's bodyguard, and action director Hong Jinbao.

The film also featured many foreign artists, such as those playing the 'Frenchman' Merowenga and the twins-like 'Quantum Ghosts'.

Considering that domestic audiences basically didn't know them, they were not invited to attend.

The guests who came were Han Sanping, Zhou Xingxing, Yuan Hua, Xie Tingfeng, Liu Weiqiang, Gao Yuanyuan, Tang Yan, Wu Jing, Ding Haifeng, Zhang Zhongzhong, Liu Tianxian, etc., basically all friends who had previously collaborated.

Of course, the leaders of Shanghai Film Group definitely came to the premiere held in East Bank, and after meeting Han Sanping, they also had a pleasant conversation.

However, the actors and guests successively walked onto the red carpet, signed their names under the huge poster display, and accepted the host's interview.

But when it comes to resources, they truly cannot compare to others.

After seeing off Tang Yan, several more actors and guests arrived, and then Liu Tianxian went on stage.

Hu Bo explained, "That girl is a friend of Director Jiang, playing Wang Yuyan in the ongoing filming of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils!"

Hu Bo said, "You just conclude like that?"

Hu Bo listened and deeply agreed, involuntarily nodding, sighing, "Cannot compare!"

He was still just a sophomore at Shanghai Theatre Academy then, hadn't signed with an agency, and had no big shot from the circle leading him to visit famous directors.

The beautiful host from Dragon TV then made an exaggerated expression, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Wang Yuyan, the little sister's performance must be great!"

"This pretty little sister, could you give a self-introduction and say hello to everyone?"

"Exactly!" The girl just said those two words, then exclaimed delightedly, "Director Jiang!"

"I'm extremely excited, because I'm attending the premiere in my hometown; I had been wondering when I could walk the red carpet back home, and I didn't expect it to happen so quickly. I'm really excited!"

The beautiful host laughed, then immediately said, "Okay, then later when Director Jiang comes up, I'll help you ask him!"

Therefore, most of the reporters present and the audience farther outside the barriers hardly knew this girl, but felt she had an outstanding demeanor and unparalleled beauty.

Afterwards the ceremony began, Jiang Heng walked to the front of the stage, and talked about his creative journey and how difficult the filming was.

However, the host knew, because she had seen the guest list in advance, yet pretended not to know.

Because it was in East Bank, the red carpet host was a beautiful woman from Dragon TV.

"I went to Director Jiang's set for a visit, and then we got to know each other!"

"May I ask, how did you get to know Director Jiang?"

After saying that, it truly shocked the reporters present.

Yuan Hong scoffed, "She being able to know Director Jiang shows she has a powerful relationship background paving her way, and with her own excellent conditions, she will definitely become famous!"

"Holy shit, the first scene is already this exciting!"

After watching the stars walk the red carpet for a while, he then entered the venue together with Yuan Hong.

Earlier it was rumored that Director Jiang had visited the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils set, saying he had a close relationship with the actress playing Wang Yuyan; seeing the girl's demeanor and looks today, it seems true!

"Ah, oh!" Han Xia fell silent upon hearing this.

Yuan Hong in the crowd said, "This girl will definitely become famous!"

However, as the host of the red carpet, they had been instructed beforehand which sensitive topics could not be asked, so naturally they would not dig deep.

Han Xia heard this, and his eyes widened.

"Hello, host sister, hello everyone media friends, I am new actress Liu Yifei, currently playing Wang Yuyan in the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils set, hoping everyone will give more support to this work, and also support Director Jiang's The Matrix 2!!"

"I feel this film should be a sure thing!"

But then a roar of motorcycle engines sounded, and lo and behold, in the mid-air between two skyscrapers, a person on a motorcycle suddenly appeared.

Although she was merely a supporting role, it didn't boost her fame at all, but at least she had a work.

The beautiful host thought to herself, "You don't even mention the most important connection, I still wanted to visit Director Jiang's set, is there no one to take me in?"

However, thinking her conditions were still quite outstanding, her academics weren't bad either, and after graduation she would surely have roles to film.

Recalling the earlier rumor, "She is, that, the rumored girlfriend?"

Yuan Hong laughed, "Just now I saw a girl walking the red carpet; at first glance I didn't recognize her, I thought she couldn't possibly have no work, and when the host asked, indeed she had no broadcasted work."

Tang Yan shook her head, sweet smile: "I don't know either, I came just like everyone else, with the intention of watching the film properly!"

Yuan Hong laughed, "Surely yes, otherwise what qualification would she have to walk the red carpet?"

She is also considered one of the few girls with the strongest background in the Chinese-language entertainment circle.

"The shot of the heroine landing is too cool!"

One among them sensed something was off, and suddenly turned his head.

As if saying, "What does she have? I still want to go, I have works too!"

"No need to say Jiang Heng, such a top-tier commercial film director; even a renowned director in the TV drama circle, he doesn't know him either!"

"Beautiful sister, hello!"

"I also want to know!"

The accompanying girl indignantly said, "In the entertainment circle, after all it's still about resources, Xiao Xue, you need to work hard; with your family's connections, you still can't know Director Jiang?"

The camera turned, and a rider clad in black leather motorcycle gear suddenly dismounted, performed a beautiful 360 flip in mid-air, then opened his arms, like a diving queen.

"Then, could you secretly tell me, do you know what this film is about?"

Liu Tianxian's expression was calm, she turned to face the countless cameras.

As she landed, she bent one leg and straightened the other, striking an extremely beautiful pose.

"Hmm, could you tell me how you feel right now?"

Seeing Hu Bo and Yuan Hong approach, he smiled and said, "What are you all looking at for the excitement?"

At the same time, the motorcycle fell into a glass-roofed room, instantly causing an explosion, with firelight bursting out in all directions, gorgeous and dazzling.

"Thank you, sister, thank you, sister!"

A group of people wearing white clothes, with batons attached to their waists, clocked out after work.

A crowd of reporters went crazy taking photos; some had already drafted the headline in their hearts, ready to write: "Jiang Heng Director's rumored girlfriend appears at the premiere"……

"Tangtang, hello, welcome home!"

After a few more compliments, they finally let Liu Tianxian leave.

Han Zhuo said: "Sure you can? I just want to study properly for two years, wait until my acting improves a bit, then consider those. Otherwise, having resources without strength will eventually backfire."

"Well, when will you appear in Director Jiang's new film?"

She has so far only appeared in "The Golden Powder Family" and "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," one not yet aired, the other currently filming.

Several people followed the sound and saw Jiang Heng entering the venue, greeting the actors and guests in the front row.

Upon seeing Tang Yan approach, the host's smile was sweeter than when seeing anyone else.

In 2000, she participated and won the national gold award in the "Century Star" film-TV-song newcomer competition hosted by Jiahe Film and Television Company, and starred in the romance film "Romantic Cherry Blossoms."

The whole shot was extremely eye-catching, and the audience in the venue all praised it.

"Thank you!"

After a series of symbols composed of green digital code, it finally turned from virtual to real, transforming into a digital alarm clock that reminded the audience this was taking place in a "virtual" world.

Immediately entering the screening segment, after the dragon logo, came the opening animation of Outstanding Rising Film Company, then immediately moved on to the main feature.

Han Zhuo found the red carpet too crowded, so he came in early and sat down.

"There's no need to doubt Director Jiang's works!"

"Exciting, exciting!"

(End of chapter)