GBP Chapter 198 Studio
Chapter 198 Studio
Chapter 198 Studio
Director Xu Min also arrived, surrounded by the crowd.
Upon seeing Bai Li, a respectful expression immediately appeared on his face. He quickly stepped forward, his tone full of gratitude: "Thank you, thank you, President Bai. I don't know how to thank you enough."
He's almost halfway to his grave, and has been retired for so many years. He only came out of retirement to film "Asking the Immortals" to repay a favor. He never expected to be nominated for an Apollo Academy Award, something he never dared to dream of.
But it actually happened.
But he was also very clear that without Bai Li's full support and unwavering trust, this would have been impossible.
Director Xu Min recalled his past. In his middle age, he felt deeply hopeless about the development of Chinese cinema. He resolutely returned to the mountains and forests, stayed away from the world of fame and fortune, and gave up his so-called reputation and status.
He thought his film career was coming to an end, but he never expected to meet Bai Li in his twilight years.
As an investor, Bai Li was passionate about the film and devoted herself to it wholeheartedly. No matter how much funding was needed, she would support it without hesitation. This dedication to the film deeply moved Xu Min.
There are actually such "passionate investors" in China!
The appearance of Bai Li made director Xu Min instantly feel that there was still hope for Chinese films.
This is why, even though he was just there to repay a favor, he ended up getting himself caught in the filming.
As filming progressed, he became increasingly excited, working tirelessly day and night, pouring almost all his energy and passion into "Asking the Immortals".
While the hard work of the author is certainly important in achieving the success of "Asking Immortals," the young CEO Bai is the key.
Xu Min poured out all the gratitude in her heart.
That's just how people are; the older they get, the more they tend to ramble on and on.
But Bai Li listened quietly, fully understanding Director Xu Min's excited feelings at that moment.
The fact that the first Chinese director to receive an Apollo nomination is exciting for anyone.
Xu Min was the second director she truly encountered.
The first director she met was at Jiang Mingfei's company. He was an extremely awful person, arrogant and selfish, leaving Bai Li with a very bad impression, to the point that she didn't have a good feeling about the director profession at the time.
Therefore, when President Li introduced Director Xu Min, Bai Li was full of vigilance.
But as filming progressed, director Xu Min's dedication and passion for film completely changed her perspective.
"Dedicated and hardworking" is not enough to describe Xu Min's efforts. Bai Li even felt that Xu Min was willing to sacrifice his life to make the film he envisioned.
They worked tirelessly, neglecting sleep and meals, and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their tasks.
During filming, Bai Li was worried that the elderly director might not be able to handle the physical strain, so she specially brought a medical team to the set just in case.
Undoubtedly, Xu Min is closely related to the success of "Asking the Immortal".
After listening to Director Xu Min's words, Bai Li smiled and replied, "Director Xu, I also want to thank you for everything you've done for 'Asking the Immortals'."
After expressing his gratitude, Director Xu Min began to carefully examine the studio environment.
He asked again, somewhat uncertainly, "President Bai, this... this styling, should I get it done too? Isn't that too expensive!"
He's almost old enough to be someone's grandfather, so his styling and such can be done casually; those things can be left to the young and beautiful new actors in the crew.
Why do I need it too?
As the only branch in China of one of the world's top fashion design studios, this place is extremely expensive to build, and its architecture and decoration exude luxury.
To ensure the privacy of every customer, the studio is carefully located, hidden in the bustling city center, yet it feels like a world of its own.
Surrounded by tall green plants and meticulously designed walls, it is almost impossible to see inside from the outside.
Security measures are in place to prevent any media from taking photos or exposing the product, ensuring that every customer can enjoy top-notch service with peace of mind.
When Xu Min saw the decoration and furnishings, her heart pounded. How much would this cost?
Bai Li knew that Director Xu had returned to the mountains and forests in his early years, living a simple and peaceful life in the wilderness. He had long since distanced himself from the hustle and bustle of fame and fortune, so it was truly rare for him to come out of the mountains to film "Asking the Immortals".
Therefore, it was at this moment that director Xu Min's concerns became apparent.
When advising this elderly person, one must be mindful of the approach and method.
She immediately smiled and said, "As the director of 'Asking the Immortals,' you are the soul of this top international event, and it is also the first time our country has attended. Of course, you must present your most perfect image."
By the time Director Xu arrived, he had already been persuaded by Bai Li.
Bai Li added another sentence, which completely put the director's concerns at ease:
"Besides, this amount of money is really nothing to me."
This is the truth from Shirai.
She really doesn't lack that little bit of money.
The designers here have been working with Shirai for quite some time and are well aware of her abilities.
Among the many distinguished members, Bai Li is also an extremely special and top-tier member.
They frequently order custom-made clothing and jewelry costing seven figures, and their daily outfits also heavily rely on the studio, with their spending far exceeding the basic standard for ordinary members.
Normally, Ms. Bai Li rarely comes to the studio in person; her professional staff usually handles the regular purchasing.
Each purchase involves a minimum amount in the eight figures.
Such a massive level of consumption is enough to demonstrate Bai Li's financial strength.
The orders brought by Bai Li this time are of great significance and are a major boost for the studio.
No one in the studio dared to slack off in the slightest.
Once Bai Li's team arrived, the entire studio immediately mobilized, smiling broadly as they guided people to take measurements, inquired about any special requirements regarding the comfort of the clothing, and then had the top design team explain the design plans in detail.
Because it was a special order from a distinguished client, the design team had already studied the script of "Asking the Immortals" in advance, and some of them were even loyal fans of the "Asking the Immortals" feature film.
The design provided was also a specially customized style, which leaned more towards a combination of Chinese and Western styles.
In fact, the worst thing for fashion designers is to encounter designers who are too self-centered, who are only obsessed with highlighting their own design concepts and making inappropriate changes.
However, the design team in this studio has extremely high professional standards and would not make such a mistake.
Every design they proposed was carefully considered, entirely within reasonable limits, perfectly suited to international award ceremonies, yet without losing its unique character.
Bai Li could already picture everyone walking up to the international awards ceremony.