Chapter 227 Cannes
As Chen An was preparing for the battle, he felt that his body was in urgent need of Nutri-Express.

Fortunately, the life-saving straw has arrived.

Cannes has finally announced the list of films shortlisted for this time.

'The 56th Cannes International Film Festival shortlist has been officially announced. Two Chinese-language films have been shortlisted for the main competition unit, Chen An's graduation work "Shoplifters" and Lou Ye's "Purple Butterfly"! '

As expected, the film was successfully shortlisted this time.

This time, the route to Cannes was easy.

We contacted several leading actors, and the two young actors were also willing to come, and their parents unexpectedly agreed.

When we met again, Guan Xiaotong's hair had grown a lot longer and could be tied into a ponytail.

Except for Uncle Ge and old lady Li Mingqi, everyone else who was traveling with him had arrived.

Uncle Ge did not take the plane, but continued to take the train just like he did to Berlin.

Old lady Li Mingqi said it was too far and she was too old to go.

"Director, I heard that the movie you shot in Hollywood will also be shown at the film festival this time?" Zhou Xun asked curiously before boarding the plane.

This is the second time she has accompanied Chen An to the three major film festivals.

This news has been reported by the media.

Chen An nodded and said, "That's right. Do you want to go and have a look? I'll take you there when the time comes."

"May I?"

"I can take the entire crew with me."

It’s just a small thing, Chen An said he would just sprinkle some water on it.

Everyone gathered in Beijing to board the plane, and after a flight of more than ten hours, they finally landed in Cannes.

After Zhou Xun arrived, she said the same thing as Chen An did before: "There are so many people~"

There are a lot more people in Cannes than in Berlin the last time I went there.

Moreover, this time "The Matrix 2" and "Batman Begins" will be screened in Cannes, attracting more people than before!
In order to show respect to the crew, people from the film festival were asked to come and pick us up at the airport after we landed.

Arrange check-in at a hotel that has been prepared in advance.

Both Chen An and Gong Li were very proud in Cannes.

What's more, both of them came with their works this time.

Chen An also brought two.

"Let's go out for dinner tonight?" Gong Li said to Chen An after putting her luggage down in the hotel.

The film festival hasn't started yet. Although quite a few people have arrived, some activities have not started yet, so you can relax for a few days.

Chen An looked at the crowds outside the window and agreed, "It's evening, so let's go to the restaurant I went to last time. I won the Best Director award after eating there last time. It felt pretty good."

Seven years later, Chen An still remembers the restaurant located on the seaside.

And the beautiful sea surface that glitters in the night.

"Then I should go and try it too, maybe I can win the Best Actress award." Gong Li thought it was a good idea to hear him say that.

She doesn't care about the location.

May is the best time in Cannes, not only because of the opening of the film festival that attracts countless tourists.

This is also when the scenery is the most beautiful.

Today, Chen An is no longer the unknown figure he once was, but an internationally renowned director.

In Cannes, where tourists and movie fans from all over the world gather, it is no longer appropriate to go out during the day.

You might bump into someone you know at any time.

But on a yacht you can!
Chen An, wearing a floral shirt and beach pants, was lying on the yacht in the concession, wearing sunglasses, holding an iced cocktail in his hand, listening to the cheers of two little kids beside him!

"Oh!"

"Uncle Director, can we go swimming in the sea later?!"

They both had a great time trying it for the first time.

Chen An raised his sunglasses to his forehead and looked at the two little kids, feeling the continuous sea breeze blowing on his body, which was very refreshing.

"Go find your Uncle Zhao Xiong. Bring a safety officer before you go into the water, okay?"

"Oh!"

"I'm going right now!"

The two impetuous little brats immediately ran out to find Zhao Xiong who was lying on the other half. Zhao Xiong was lying on a chair on the boat, drinking wine out of boredom, feeling bored, with only some people from the crew.

Unfortunately, Chen An has been cultivating his character recently and has no intention of moving forward.

Just as I was sighing, I was pestered by two little brats. I felt helpless looking at their sparkling eyes.

The parents of the two were also standing beside them with embarrassed smiles on their faces.

Zhao Xiong sighed: "Wait, I'll go find the translator and call someone."

Anyway, it's nice to play with the kids when you're bored.

Especially when I see Guan Xiaotong’s cute little face, and then think about my own naughty boy, it would have been great if I had a daughter.

"Where's Sister Gong Li?"

Zhou Xun walked over to Chen An's chair and sat down, holding a cocktail and asked.

Turning his head to look at the other person's smooth figure in a swimsuit, Chen An silently put down his sunglasses, took a sip of wine and said:

"She said she wanted to rest in the hotel for a while. I guess she didn't come because she didn't like playing this."

Zhou Xun looked at Chen An's contemptuous behavior and gritted his teeth with his delicate baby face: "Is it very small?"

"Don't be self-deprecating. You still have a little."

"They can't compare to the figures of Director Chen's many female companions. They are all overnourished."

"Why does it sound sour?"

"Humph!"

Zhou Xun lay down on the chair beside him and drank the wine fiercely.

Chen An felt like laughing when he saw the other person's angry look.

She looked down unconsciously. Is it really that small?
After a day on the yacht, both children had a great time.

The two people, whose energy had been exhausted, felt a little drowsy when they arrived at the restaurant in the evening.

Chen An booked several tables near the sea just like last time.

You can eat while looking at the sea at night.

When everyone arrived, Gong Li was already waiting here.

He was alone, holding a glass of champagne, with a sun hat and sunglasses on the table, waiting for everyone to arrive.

"Chen An, this place is really nice and beautiful."

Gong Li sat on the chair, looked at the scenery around her and said with a smile.

Chen An took a look and said, "Yes, it hasn't changed in seven years, but the floor and wall panels look much older."

The rustling sea beside me remains the same.

It was already dusk, and the restaurants lined up on the beach were flashing lights. The waves were beating against the rocks, layer upon layer, stretching out endlessly.

Guan Xiaotong had fallen asleep in her mother's arms, and Zhang Jiashuai kept rubbing his eyes and yawning.

Chen An found a seat, pulled out a chair in front of the table and sat down. Everyone in the crew also found a seat and sat down. Some of them were having a great time seeing the exotic customs for the first time.

It’s a pity that there are no WeChat Moments, Weibo, or short videos now, otherwise I would have to shoot a few and post them.

After playing for a whole day, everyone was a little tired. They sat on the chairs, letting the cool sea breeze brush past their tiredness, and enjoyed it slowly without saying much.

"Is that all? I thought you would call Jiang Wen."

Facing Gong Li's curiosity, Chen An scratched his still wet hair and said, "I called him earlier, but he said he was too lazy to come."

After all, the other party is one of the judges.

Things like the last time Gong Li rushed over to join Chen An and Zhang Yimou's party in Berlin are rare and easy to lead to gossip.

There were not as many people in the restaurant as last time, and the food ordered by the big customers was served quickly.

Guan Xiaotong woke up unconsciously after smelling the smell. She lay in her mother's arms, rubbed her eyes with her little hands and woke up. Her eyes immediately widened.

He wants to eat when he sees food and grabs it with his hands, but when his mother pats his hands, he doesn't cry but blows on his little hands pitifully.

It made everyone present laugh.

Suddenly she saw people around her laughing, and she scratched her head with her fingers in confusion, not understanding.

This time even Chen An couldn't help laughing.

(End of this chapter)