"Is it really canceled?" a freckled teenager asked . His voice was filled with disappointment as he stood outside the Cubix7 .
"I'm sorry, kid . It might not be shown today," a cinema staff answered with regret . "Go home for now . "
"When will you play it, then?" The freckled teen didn't want to give up .
The staff member shook his head . "We are not sure . The only thing we know is that the gentleman in charge of interpretation suddenly fell sick in the hospital . As for when it will be played, we might have to wait for his recovery . I suggest that you go home first and keep an eye on the news . "
"But the film festival only lasts ten days . Will that interpreter recover within ten days?" The freckled teen looked sad . "After ten days it will no longer be screened, right?"
He knew the procedures for the film festival quite well, as this was not his first year attending it . He had been a faithful audience member of the Berlin Film Festival and had attended the Kplus screenings every year since he was a young kid . He was finally old enough to attend the 14-plus screenings . He had noticed the Dog Warrior film from the moment he received the viewer's guide and had waited eagerly for the day of the screening .
He didn't have a dog at home, but he loved dogs so much . He could only dream about a dog through this film .
"I don't know, child . I don't know . "
The staff member said that he could not do anything else to help . He looked at his watch . It was almost the hour of the screening . Without a miracle, this screening would have to be canceled––and that miracle meant that the interpreter would have to suddenly recover and show up on the cinema's doorstep .
"Could you wait a little longer? Maybe another interpreter gentleman will show up…" The freckled boy glanced around eagerly, hoping for a miracle .
"Child, it is not that simple," the staff explained patiently . "The interpreter needs a few days in advance to get prepared, and you can't find a random person to replace the interpreter––especially for this film, for it has to be translated from Chinese to English, then from English to German . If anything goes wrong in the middle, the original meaning might be misinterpreted . "
"But… my English is good . I can understand it without an interpreter," the freckled boy answered anxiously . "Can't you just play it like this?"
"I would love to make an exception, but rules are rules . I'm sorry, child . " The staff member shook his head and called upon the other staff . "Come and help me out . We won't need the red carpet anymore . Let's roll it up . "
Another staff member walked over . The two of them bent down and were about to roll up the red carpet when someone called out . "Wait a minute!"
A taxi stopped by the cinema . A young man with black hair and yellow skin had not even gotten out the car before he yelled at them through the window in German .
Zhang Zian paid for the taxi fare and then ran over with Famous .
"Sir, what can I help you with?" The staff member glanced over him, finding him somewhat familiar .
"It's Famous!" the freckled boy blinked his eyes and shouted suddenly .
He grabbed the arm of the staff member in excitement and pointed at Famous . "It's Famous! It's the dog in Dog Warrior!"
The staff member had been to the opening ceremony last night and finally recognized Famous and Zhang Zian . In his eyes, all Asian faces looked similar, and it was hard to tell them apart .
"Yes . Hello!" Zhang Zian greeted them in German with a smile . Of course, Richard was doing the talking .
Apart from this freckled boy, there were many other teenage boys and girls outside Cubix7 . They stood outside in groups of two or three, all waiting for Dog Warrior . Some of them had left in disappointment after they heard that the film screening might be canceled, while others were still willing to wait a bit longer .
There was no media at the scene––not even one . Without a reporter or a cameraman, it looked quite bleak and quiet in the otherwise festive film festival .
Media that had quick access to information had heard the news that the screening might be canceled . Even the few other media personnel that had already arrived left early to seek more valuable news elsewhere .
Zhang Zian had expected this and was not disappointed .
"Come here! Come here! Famous is here!" the freckled boy shouted at his friends at the top of his lungs .
After hearing the news, the teenage boys and girls felt as if they had suddenly been given a strong dose of caffeine . They quickly came over and formed a crowd . Even if they could not watch the film today, they at least had a chance to get a close look at Famous, which made the trip worthwhile .
The two staff members quickly dropped the red carpet and started maintaining the order at the scene . One of them took the left side while the other took the right so they could stop the teenagers outside the barriers on both sides of the red carpet .
The teenagers took out their phones and began to take pictures of Famous and Zhang Zian .
"Sir, we weren't informed that you were coming . . . " one of the staff members said in an embarrassed tone after they had things more or less in order .
"I made the decision to be here," Richard answered the man for Zhang Zian in fluent German . "I heard that your interpreter is sick . I happen to speak decent German, and I have been part of the filming process all along . I believe I can take on the task of an interpreter . "
"Well . . . " The two staff members looked at each other . "We need to ask our superior . "
One staff hinted to the other one to go inside the cinema and ask their superior .
"Please, go ahead . "
Zhang Zian took Famous amongst the teens and allowed them to either take photos with Famous or pet it .
"Sir, sir, I just heard what you said . Are you serious? Are you really going to be the interpreter for this film?" the freckled boy leaned forward and asked Zhang Zian loudly, his eyes full of hope .
"If the cinema would allow me . " Zhang Zian smiled .
"Fantastic! I'm sure they will say yes!" The freckled boy cheered with joy . "Right, are you the owner of Famous? Can you sign this for me?"
He handed over a piece of paper and a pen .
"Are you sure that you want my signature?" Richard asked in surprise . "Or do you want a paw print from Famous?"
"Yes, I'd like your signature . " The freckled boy nodded seriously . "You are a good man . "
Zhang Zian could not help but laugh . He didn't know that good men were acknowledged in such a way in Germany .
He took the pen and paper from the freckled boy, then signed his name neatly in both English and Chinese .
The staff member that had gone inside ran outside, out of breath . "Sir, our superior said yes . Please come in . "
Zhang Zian adjusted the tie of his suit, then stepped onto the red carpet with Famous .
The red carpet led straight to the entrance of the Cubix7 . It was so clean; there wasn't even a shoe print . Nobody had walked on it, after all .
There were no reporters with microphones, nor any cameramen with cameras . There were only bright smiles from genuine teenage boys and girls, cheering and jumping for him and Famous .
It might have been the most special red carpet walk in the history of the Berlin Film Festival . With the red carpet all to themselves, Zhang Zian and Famous marched forward with their heads up, looking as proud as princes .
Chapter 724: Zhang Zian Had the Red Carpet All to Himself. Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Is it really canceled? a freckled teenager asked . His voice was filled with disappointment as he stood outside the Cubix7 . Im sorry, kid . It might not be shown today, a cinema staff answered with regret . Go home for now . When will you play it, then? The freckled teen didnt want to give up . The staff member shook his head . We are not sure . The only thing we know is that the gentleman in charge of interpretation suddenly fell sick in the hospital . As for when it will be played, we might have to wait for his recovery . I suggest that you go home first and keep an eye on the news . But the film festival only lasts ten days . Will that interpreter recover within ten days? The freckled teen looked sad . After ten days it will no longer be screened, right? He knew the procedures for the film festival quite well, as this was not his first year attending it . He had been a faithful audience member of the Berlin Film Festival and had attended the Kplus screenings every year since he was a young kid . He was finally old enough to attend the 14-plus screenings . He had noticed the Dog Warrior film from the moment he received the viewers guide and had waited eagerly for the day of the screening . He didnt have a dog at home, but he loved dogs so much . He could only dream about a dog through this film . I dont know, child . I dont know . The staff member said that he could not do anything else to help . He looked at his watch . It was almost the hour of the screening . Without a miracle, this screening would have to be canceled––and that miracle meant that the interpreter would have to suddenly recover and show up on the cinemas doorstep . Could you wait a little longer? Maybe another interpreter gentleman will show up… The freckled boy glanced around eagerly, hoping for a miracle . Child, it is not that simple, the staff explained patiently . The interpreter needs a few days in advance to get prepared, and you cant find a random person to replace the interpreter––especially for this film, for it has to be translated from Chinese to English, then from English to German . If anything goes wrong in the middle, the original meaning might be misinterpreted . But… my English is good . I can understand it without an interpreter, the freckled boy answered anxiously . Cant you just play it like this? I would love to make an exception, but rules are rules . Im sorry, child . The staff member shook his head and called upon the other staff . Come and help me out . We wont need the red carpet anymore . Lets roll it up . Another staff member walked over . The two of them bent down and were about to roll up the red carpet when someone called out . Wait a minute! A taxi stopped by the cinema . A young man with black hair and yellow skin had not even gotten out the car before he yelled at them through the window in German . Zhang Zian paid for the taxi fare and then ran over with Famous . Sir, what can I help you with? The staff member glanced over him, finding him somewhat familiar . Its Famous! the freckled boy blinked his eyes and shouted suddenly . He grabbed the arm of the staff member in excitement and pointed at Famous . Its Famous! Its the dog in Dog Warrior! The staff member had been to the opening ceremony last night and finally recognized Famous and Zhang Zian . In his eyes, all Asian faces looked similar, and it was hard to tell them apart . Yes . Hello! Zhang Zian greeted them in German with a smile . Of course, Richard was doing the talking . Apart from this freckled boy, there were many other teenage boys and girls outside Cubix7 . They stood outside in groups of two or three, all waiting for Dog Warrior . Some of them had left in disappointment after they heard that the film screening might be canceled, while others were still willing to wait a bit longer . There was no media at the scene––not even one . Without a reporter or a cameraman, it looked quite bleak and quiet in the otherwise festive film festival . Media that had quick access to information had heard the news that the screening might be canceled . Even the few other media personnel that had already arrived left early to seek more valuable news elsewhere . Zhang Zian had expected this and was not disappointed . Come here! Come here! Famous is here! the freckled boy shouted at his friends at the top of his lungs . After hearing the news, the teenage boys and girls felt as if they had suddenly been given a strong dose of caffeine . They quickly came over and formed a crowd . Even if they could not watch the film today, they at least had a chance to get a close look at Famous, which made the trip worthwhile . The two staff members quickly dropped the red carpet and started maintaining the order at the scene . One of them took the left side while the other took the right so they could stop the teenagers outside the barriers on both sides of the red carpet . The teenagers took out their phones and began to take pictures of Famous and Zhang Zian . Sir, we werent informed that you were coming . one of the staff members said in an embarrassed tone after they had things more or less in order . I made the decision to be here, Richard answered the man for Zhang Zian in fluent German . I heard that your interpreter is sick . I happen to speak decent German, and I have been part of the filming process all along . I believe I can take on the task of an interpreter . Well . The two staff members looked at each other . We need to ask our superior . One staff hinted to the other one to go inside the cinema and ask their superior . Please, go ahead . Zhang Zian took Famous amongst the teens and allowed them to either take photos with Famous or pet it . Sir, sir, I just heard what you said . Are you serious? Are you really going to be the interpreter for this film? the freckled boy leaned forward and asked Zhang Zian loudly, his eyes full of hope . If the cinema would allow me . Zhang Zian smiled . Fantastic! Im sure they will say yes! The freckled boy cheered with joy . Right, are you the owner of Famous? Can you sign this for me? He handed over a piece of paper and a pen . Are you sure that you want my signature? Richard asked in surprise . Or do you want a paw print from Famous? Yes, Id like your signature . The freckled boy nodded seriously . You are a good man . Zhang Zian could not help but laugh . He didnt know that good men were acknowledged in such a way in Germany . He took the pen and paper from the freckled boy, then signed his name neatly in both English and Chinese . The staff member that had gone inside ran outside, out of breath . Sir, our superior said yes . Please come in . Zhang Zian adjusted the tie of his suit, then stepped onto the red carpet with Famous . The red carpet led straight to the entrance of the Cubix7 . It was so clean; there wasnt even a shoe print . Nobody had walked on it, after all . There were no reporters with microphones, nor any cameramen with cameras . There were only bright smiles from genuine teenage boys and girls, cheering and jumping for him and Famous . It might have been the most special red carpet walk in the history of the Berlin Film Festival . With the red carpet all to themselves, Zhang Zian and Famous marched forward with their heads up, looking as proud as princes .
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