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Chapter 980 Two Liu Qingyis, Refined and Elegant, Sweet as Honey
There's only one sun in the film crew.

This is a matter of attitude.

Both Yan Fei and Peng Damo are very clear-headed.

It only counts as passing if Zhou Yutang says it's acceptable. Zhou Yutang took the water, took a sip, glanced at it, and casually said, "No problem."

Yan Fei and Peng Damo were both veteran members of the Mahua FunAge team, having worked together for many years and cooperating seamlessly, so there were no major mishaps.

With that, Zhou Yutang finished filming his scenes for "Hello Mr. Billionaire" in one night.

"Congratulations, Mr. Zhou, on wrapping up filming!"

Peng Damo and Luan Fei both breathed a sigh of relief.

The crew waited for Zhou Yutang for almost half a month just for these few shots, and now that it's finally done, the two of them feel as if a huge burden has been lifted off their shoulders.

Everyone on set was overjoyed. Since filming began before the Lunar New Year, the movie was almost at the end of its run.

Just then, Shen Teng pulled out a bouquet of flowers from somewhere and went straight up to hand it over.

Zhou Yutang was slightly taken aback: "Why are you doing all this?"

"Haha, well, Mr. Zhou, please don't mind."

Shen Teng grinned and said, "These flowers were prepared by the production assistant. They're quite pretty. We'll take a picture later and put it in the behind-the-scenes footage. The richest man will make a cameo appearance as the richest man, which will elevate the movie's quality."

Some people can create a show just by opening their mouths.

Shen Teng was speaking in a very serious tone, which sounded somewhat funny.

"You may have."

Zhou Yutang accepted the flowers and casually pulled Shen Teng along to take behind-the-scenes photos and videos.

"Dudu, are there any good places to eat in Xiamen?"

After finishing his own filming, the crew still had other shooting tasks. This time the schedule was quite tight. After Zhou Yutang joined the crew overnight, he didn't bring any of the eight masters from the major sects with him.

Governor Zhou of Jiangdong, however, was used to enjoying life and had a peculiar hobby.

Whenever I'm filming in a new location, I always want to try the local delicacies.

At that moment, a soft call came, and Chen Duling, who was quietly sitting in the shadows next to the director's monitor, lost in thought and thinking that her boss looked incredibly handsome in a white suit, was called out.

Snapping out of her infatuation, she walked briskly to him, hands behind her back, beaming, "Boss, what would you like to eat?"

Today she wore a simple light blue dress.

Her soft, fragrant black hair was tied into a cute ponytail at the back of her head, the ends swaying back and forth.

If this were placed on a university campus, it would be the white moonlight in the hearts of countless people.

Zhou Yutang raised an eyebrow slightly: "You're a native of Xiamen, why are you asking me?"

"I was worried you wouldn't like the food."

"Then you underestimate me. Local specialties will do."

Oyster omelet, sea worm jelly, satay noodles

Chen Duling was counting the local specialties on her fingers for Zhou Yutang, who casually picked up a thin jacket draped over the back of the chair and said, "Come on, lead the way. I'll give you a seven-day vacation after you come back from North America."

"what?"

"You're not happy about having a holiday?"

Happiness came so suddenly that Chen Duling hadn't even had time to process it.

In fact, Xiamen and Taiwan have similar customs and traditions, and belong to the same dialect system.

The distance between Jiaoyu Island and Little Kinmen is only a little over a kilometer, and some people have even swum to the other side.
Zhou Yutang had eaten oyster omelets with Liu Shishi at the night market in Taiwan, and they were indeed quite good.

He's not a picky eater and has a high tolerance for different foods, but when he saw the sea worm jelly, he still had that same expression as the old man on the subway with his phone.
"Is this edible?"

"Of course!"

Chen Duling tapped her ponytail, her face showing a clear and innocent expression.

Zhou Yutang suspected she was scheming, but had no evidence.

Those few thin, grayish-white, oddly shaped...worm-like little things were curled up in the middle of that translucent, jelly-like, crystal-clear gelatinous substance.
Just looking at it, it looks like an alien is being conceived, giving you goosebumps.

He simply couldn't accept it; on the contrary, he was more drawn to the unnamed street stall that still had satay noodles.

late at night.

A makeshift night market food stall.

A large, rough porcelain bowl, brimming with the most comforting aroma of everyday life, steams forth.

The piping hot noodle soup exudes a rich aroma, and the surface is piled high with glistening dried tofu, chewy squid rolls, plump and rosy shrimp, and crisp and tender green vegetables.

Pick up a mouthful of noodles soaked in broth and put it in your mouth; the rich, complex aroma immediately explodes on your tongue.

Beneath its spicy and intense flavor lies a wonderful sweetness, with layers of rich shrimp paste, crispy peanuts, and pungent garlic, all interwoven with a subtle hint of unique curry aroma.

It has distinct layers and a fresh, mellow flavor that is truly captivating.

Even a gourmand like Zhou Yutang, who has tasted countless delicacies, was soothed by this simple yet piping hot bowl of homely food.

Chen Duling had been raised with strict discipline since childhood, and she always ate elegantly and properly, sitting quietly next to Zhou Yutang.

However, at this moment, he saw his boss eating with great relish, and that ordinary bowl of satay noodles seemed to have become the most delicious thing in the world in his hands.

She first covered her mouth and chuckled, then her appetite was whetted, and she unconsciously abandoned her reserve, devouring the food just like him.

Under the dim streetlights, only the old woman setting up her stall wiped her hands with her apron, her face beaming with a kind, aunt-like smile.

She naturally didn't recognize the handsome young man before her as the famous Zhou Yu of Jiangdong, and simply thought the two were a loving young couple.

"You had to take a boat to school in elementary school?"

"Hmm."

"That was the old Jiangdong Navy."

Zhou Yutang was amazed to hear that Chen Duling had to get up at six o'clock every day to take a boat to Gulangyu Island to go to school when she was a child.

Just then, I received a work report call from Jiang Xuerou.

The popular BL novel "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" has been approved for adaptation into a TV series, titled "The Untamed".

"How did this pass censorship?"

The secretary was quite surprised. She had always followed Zhou Yutang and knew that Jiangdong had made similar proposals for BL (Boys' Love) projects.

Ultimately, it was vetoed by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong.

If it were a pretty young lady, Governor Zhou would be somewhat interested, but he didn't like this double man thing.

However, it is undeniable that the BL (Boys' Love) genre is indeed prone to producing hit works.

For example, the TV series "Addicted" two years ago, although it was banned, made a star, Golden Fish, famous and quickly rose to the ranks of second-tier stars, taking a shortcut.

Just before the Lunar New Year, Zhou Yutang held a major conference.

The authorities have introduced numerous restrictions on the content of film and television projects.

However, where there are policies, there are countermeasures.

Tencent also has some tricks up its sleeve. Looking at the filing content, it can be seen that in order to pass the review, the TV series "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" has stated that it will significantly weaken the BL elements and adjust to a normal work.

The novel *Mo Dao Zu Shi* was only considered a masterpiece because it was a BL (Boys' Love) story, which has disappointed many viewers who feel the TV adaptation ruined the original work.

Chen Duling spoke with great confidence and knowledge, prompting Zhou Yutang to ask with some suspicion, "You seem particularly interested in this?"

"I didn't?" Chen Duling's face flushed, her heart pounded uncontrollably, and she lacked confidence.

Could it be that he/she knows about his/her relationship with Sun Yining?
At times like these, women always seem to unleash their irrational talents.

Chen Duling changed the subject: "Boss, in the end, it's still your fault."

"Blame me?"

"Uh-huh."

Chen Duling nodded quickly: "It's the drama you and Brother Long starred in."

Zhou Yutang: "."

To be honest, he is indeed to blame.

Two years ago, the phenomenal hit drama "The Lonely and Great God" not only propelled Zhang Ruonan to overnight fame.

The complex bond between Zhou Yutang and Zhu Yilong, spanning past and present lives, is both tragic and redemptive. Their daily love-hate relationship has captivated countless drama fans.

Especially considering their more than ten-year friendship off-screen.

At that time, on major online platforms, apart from the fans who ship Zhou Yutang and Zhang Ruonan as the "Fish and Bamboo Couple," female fans of BL (Boys' Love) were practically going crazy shipping them.
On various social media forums online, you can easily find clips of the two of them.

Moreover, it's quite popular, with many posts receiving hundreds of thousands or even millions of likes.

Not an exaggeration.

If it were two inexperienced young actors who capitalized on this surge in popularity, they could instantly rise to the top tier of stars.

Zhou Yutang didn't capitalize on this surge in traffic and even instructed the Jiangdong media network to slow down the pace.

But the world is never short of smart people.

Moreover, they are clever people who want to take shortcuts.

Zhou Yutang doesn't follow the BL (Boys' Love) genre because Jiangdong Entertainment has enough resources to back it up.

Every film and television project they produce guarantees quality and is expected to be a blockbuster.

The patriotic drama "The Thunder" was a phenomenal success at the beginning of the year, so why would it need to rely on BL (Boys' Love) content?
It's like the innate Daoist saintly son of a supreme holy land in a cultivation novel.

With the potential to become an emperor, why would someone need to practice the evil arts of a newly emerging demonic sect?
Zhou Yutang only stayed in Xiamen for one day before flying directly to the other side of the ocean the following day.

Chen Duling enjoyed a rare vacation this time and did not come along.

With the Oscars just around the corner, Zhou Yutang is involved in several interviews, programs, and public relations events. Old Bob is so anxious that he's practically burning the phone with calls.

As Zhou Yutang flew across the ocean, the Berlin Film Festival came to a close.

Compared to previous years when Chinese directors had a lot of influence, no Chinese films were nominated this year.

However, Xiao Gangpao, one of China's three major directors, did make an appearance in Berlin.

After attending the Berlin Film Festival, Feng Xiaogang gave an interview to domestic media and announced: "The script for 'Cell Phone 2' is ready. Once I return to China, the project will officially start, and filming is expected to begin in the first half of the year."

"In addition, I have some good news to share: British producer Duncan Kenworth is interested in making an English version of 'A World Without Thieves,' and negotiations are currently underway."

This Duncan is no nobody; he has worked on projects such as "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill," and is one of the most renowned and successful producers in the European and American film and television industry.

When the news reached China, it caused a slight rise in Huayi Shares' stock price.

"Sweetie, what's your ideal type?"

"Ok?"

Jing Tian tilted her head cutely, thought for a while, and then said, "He should be ambitious, and able to tolerate and understand me. He should be cheerful and love sports."

"Oh~~~"

The female host drew out her words and asked with a smile, "That's a bit broad. So what do you think of someone like Zhang Ruojun?"

"Is Ruojun the older brother type?"

Sweet Princess gave him a "friend zone" card: "Yeah, he's a really nice guy."

This was at the premiere of "How Long Will I Love U". As the lead actors of the film, Zhang Ruojun and Sweet Princess naturally had to show their support.

"I can't do that."

Zhang Ruojun, standing next to him, shook his head vigorously, chuckling awkwardly, "My girlfriend often says I don't like exercise; if I can lie down, I'll never sit; if I can sit, I'll never stand."

Faced with the female host's unsportsmanlike question, Zhang Ruojun remained outwardly calm, but inwardly wanted to punch her twice.

If you don't know how to ask a question, then don't ask one.

During filming, he saw Jing Tian make several video calls to Zhou Yutang.
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"Thank you, Tian Tian and Ruo Jun. 'How Long Will I Love U' is truly a wonderful movie. I wish it great box office success."

Thank you everyone for your support!

Greyhounds may seem carefree, but they actually have a strong sense of boundaries.

For example, in the movie, there are occasional intimate scenes, but they are either done with camera tricks or by body doubles. He also maintains a friendly distance when interacting with Jing Tian.

Zhang Ruojun held Zhou Yutang in some respect.

No one knew Zhou Yutang's romantic affairs better than him.

The two Lius, both elegant and refined, are sweet and charming.
Putting everything else aside,

This guy is a true master at flirting.
"The comedy film 'How Long Will I Love U,' directed by Su Lun and starring Jing Tian and Zhang Ruojun, and produced by Soochow Pictures, held its premiere in Beijing. Behind-the-scenes footage was released, and the film will be released on March 2nd, the Lantern Festival!"

"Goddess Jing Tian talks about her ideal type: Sunny, ambitious, and athletic!"

"Governor Zhou invites you to the movies on Valentine's Day. Log in to the Maoyan app and click to cheer for the Jiangsu Provincial City League for a chance to win free movie tickets!"

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The meteoric rise of "Operation Red Sea," which had dominated the Spring Festival box office, has finally slowed down a bit.

The total box office reached 46.27 billion yuan, while the daily box office dropped to 4240 million yuan, but it still firmly held the top spot in daily box office.

At the same time, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television issued a new announcement.

up to now,

China already has 10086 cinemas and 54254 screens, and cinema chains across the country are still developing rapidly.

In February, China's film market screened 822 million films, attracting 2.59 million viewers.

The total box office revenue of the Chinese mainland film market exceeded 9 billion yuan in February.

The news caused a sensation in China's film and television industry and triggered a major earthquake in the film and television industries of various Asian countries.

这个数据不仅刷新了中国内地市场去年8月的单月票房纪录，更打破了北美市场2011年7月的全球单月单市场票房纪录13.95亿美元，大概约人民币88.16亿！
People have always been used to looking up to Hollywood.

Then it dawned on me that, without me even realizing it, China's film and television market had developed to this extent!
Today, China's film market has accumulated strength and is now poised for explosive growth, especially after last year's phenomenal success, which has proven its potential and foundation to challenge the North American box office.

This is just the official, authoritative data. Privately, some professional enthusiasts have also compiled statistics and found that Governor Zhou played a key role.

In recent years, Jiangdong Cinema Circuit has expanded wildly with an almost aggressive pace, and the number of screens has grown like a snowball.

Today, its overall strength has propelled it into the top five nationwide.

Last year, Jiangdong, the leading company in the domestic entertainment industry, alone accounted for more than half of the box office revenue of the entire Chinese film industry, demonstrating an extremely terrifying box office dominance!
This is just the result in the domestic market. If we also take into account Jiangdong International Film's achievements in conquering overseas markets, it's even more impressive.

Asia's economic foundation remains as solid as a rock.

Just looking at Jiangdong International Film's achievements, even the major Hollywood studios can't compare!

(End of this chapter)