Hello Mr. King - Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Dealing with Reporters
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

“It was unexpected and surprising that we got this big of an award . ” Han Jing delivered her speech first . Her tone was full of exhilaration .

This is my first time receiving such a prestigious acknowledgement after breaking out of my acting career . I want to say to my team that you have worked hard . Your sweat helped blossom the greatest glory . ”

She paused to look at Yun Xiangxiang that was standing beside her, “But the one I want to thank the most would be my leading leady standing beside me . She gave the film its soul .

It was her tenacity, will, and hard work that gave me the tools to polish the film even more . I’ve learned a great deal from her, even if she is only seventeen . Half of this glory it belongs to you . ”

Han Jing handed the mic over to Yun Xiangxiang, “I did not expect to get any awards last year . That was why I couldn’t tell who to thank . I thought about how many people I should thank and the order I should thank them when Teacher Han was giving her speech . I was halfway through my thoughts before she passed the mic to me . But now I’ve forgotten it all . ”

Yun Xiangxiang’s innocent smile caused the audience to burst into laughter .

Although I forgot the order, my feelings of gratitude are still as overwhelming as ever . ”

Yun Xiangxiang spoke slowly, “I was very lucky that I met Teacher Han and the script for “University Dream . ” Teacher Han said that half of the glory belongs to me . That is a bit of an overstatement . The strength of a fortress wall lies upon every single brick . This glory belongs to all of us who contributed to building it .

Of course, I must thank the judges and everyone in the film festival the most . They recognized and acknowledged us in getting this award . Lastly, here’s an advertisement . Do remember to go to the theatres to watch “University Dream” that will start airing from the Eighth of July . Any guidance and criticisms are welcome . ”

The film festival came to a closure amidst the applause after its big climax .

Yun Xiangxiang didn’t sequester herself like last year . They would have a live press conference as the team that got the greatest glory . Various media companies were bustling in .

“Yun Xiangxiang, do you have any comments on missing the award for the actress in the best leading role in both nominations?” The reporter’s question were always painfully sharp .

Yun Xiangxiang answered seriously, “The revolution is still yet to succeed . We still need to work hard . ”

“Yun Xiangxiang, rumor has it that you requested a break for two semesters to shoot this film . Which one do you think is more important: your studies or shooting a film?”

“Why do I have to choose? Can’t they both be equally important?” Yun Xiangxiang answered easily, “Don’t ask me why did I choose to shoot the film instead of going to class if I think they are both important . My results for the national college entrance exam will give you the answer in two days . ”

Seems like you’re very confident about your results . From what we know, you didn’t register for Huaying or Theatre Academy . Can you shed some light on your ideal university?”

“What does this have to do with film?” Yun Xiangxiang countered .

“It has nothing to do with movies . It has something to do with you though,” The reporter answered as a matter-of-factly .

“That will be my personal business . Sorry, I can’t answer your question,” Yun Xiangxiang smiled nonchalantly at the camera .

The reporters did not expect a seventeen year old girl to be this crafty and were stumped . However, there were a lot of reporters . They wasted no time and continued, “Then talk about the content of the film . ”

“A film can’t be explained this easily . Go to the theatres on July 8th if you are so curious . I can treat you guys . ” Yun Xiangxiang answered jokingly .

Reporters, “…”

Can this conversation even continue amicably?

“Yun Xiangxiang, can you talk about the reason you shot a film that revolves around this kind of theme?”

A young female reporter squeezed to the front of the throng and asked, “I am curious as to why a young and gorgeous girl like you would shoot such a difficult film . I believe that our audience is as curious as I am . ”

“Because it is incredible . ” Yun Xiangxiang no longer evaded the question . She answered it truthfully, “Growing up protected; living in the world of academia . They did not experience any storms in life and took everything for granted . I hope that more people will know how precious a chance to learn can be . ”

“When we think that we are suffering from schoolwork, a lot of people are despairing because they are not able to go to school . Those who have the privilege of being able to go to school should cherish it more . They should work harder in their studies . ”

What Yun Xiangxiang said changed the atmosphere of the topic . Yun Xiangxiang answered the reporters who asked serious questions patiently after that .

The reporters noticed that Yun Xiangxiang wasn’t the kind of person that would put them off if they didn’t ask any stupid questions .

Yun Xiangxiang was also a humorous person who knew how to moderate the atmosphere too . She wouldn’t let any awkward silences interrupt the session .

Yun Xiangxiang and Han Jing took part in various activities in the film festival after they finished the Q&A session on a pleasant note . It was already midnight when they returned to the hotel . Han Jing informed her that there would be a recording of an interview session in the film channel tomorrow morning .

Yun Xiangxiang agreed to it since she had nothing to do in the morning .

The film needed more publicity as it had not aired yet . They now had a marketing gimmick with their film getting awarded as best film .

They won the biggest award in the film festival last night . Moreover, they were nominated five times and acquired two awards . With slight procedure, it was easy to attain a striking space on the entertainment section of the newspaper that day in addition to the contribution of Yun Xiangxiang’s beauty .

“Xiangxiang, show me your trophy, quick . ” Song Meng and Li Xiangling was already waiting for her at the hotel . They surrounded her once they saw her .

Yun Xiangxiang handed the trophy over to them . She removed her makeup then took a bath . She applied a mask before wiping her hair . The recording for the show was ten in the morning . She could afford to sleep in .

“I envy the people that can get awards . ” Song Meng delivered the supper they prepared earlier . “You must be hungry . We prepared this specially for you . ”

It was bird’s nest broth . Yun Xiangxiang was feeling hungry . Having a bird’s nest broth at this hour was just right .

“Will you two go out to have fun tomorrow? I need to go for a recording for a programme . ” Yun Xiangxiang took a sip of the broth before saying that to the girls .

“Programme recording? Can we go?” Song Meng was very interested in this .

Li Xiangling was fine either way .

“Sure . ” Yun Xiangxiang nodded . Bringing people along was quite normal .

“Then we will go with you tomorrow . I wanna see what a TV station looks like . ” Song Meng was suddenly galvanised, “What time will it be? Do I need to wake up early?”

“Ten o’clock . We will be going out at nine thirty,” Yun Xiangxiang said, “You still need to wake up early if you want to have the hotel’s breakfast .

The hotel’s breakfast was served from seven to nine . A five star hotel’s breakfast could make someone’s head spin with how lavish it was . Song Meng was willing to wake up early just for the hotel’s breakfast . Her bad habit of skipping breakfast was snuffed out in an instant .

“Alright, alright . I’ll go to sleep now . ” Song Meng yawned and went into her room .

The three of them were living in a suite with a room for each of them .

“Is there anything, Xiangling?” Yun Xiangxiang asked Li Xiangling who didn’t move from her spot .