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Chapter 964: The Fairness of Absolute Judgement

Exclusive! Marvel Studios is reportedly in talks with Spike!

Is Spike going to appear in a new Marvel movie?

Spike was photographed meeting privately with Marvel Studios producers multiple times with friends!

Marvel reportedly offered Spike a record-breaking sum to star in their new superhero movie?

Is Spike's first theatrical film going to Marvel?

"..."

As a top-tier superstar constantly under the watchful eyes of countless people, Zhou Yi's itinerary could not escape the seasoned cameras of Hollywood reporters unless absolute secrecy measures were implemented.

On Friday, September 29th, several authoritative entertainment magazines and newspapers, including Vanity Fair, published numerous photos of Zhou Yi and his agent Qian Jiang dining with producers Kevin Feige, Susan Downey, and others.

This also includes photos of Jon Favreau, the new director of "Iron Man," eating at different times and in multiple separate sessions, which inevitably makes people speculate.

It's worth noting that these two groups were completely unrelated before this—to date, his only connection to American comic book superheroes is an inspiring song from his second English album and the Joker metaphor that brought Eminem I's fame to its knees.

The former helped Zhou Yi enter the pantheon of pop music, while the latter completely established Zhou Yi's basic persona in the Western world, allowing him to rise to power by stepping on Eminem.

"What's going on? It's actually true?"

"Spike is going to act?"

"Great! Spike has finally figured it out! His face and physique are meant to shine on the big screen!"

"Why is it Marvel? Shouldn't it be DC? Does DC really have no sense of perspective? Didn't Spike hold a DC poll back then? Why not get him to make the film!"

"Spike is someone who clearly knows nothing about superhero comics. Why would Marvel hire him? Just because he's famous?"

"Could it be a scapegoat? Marvel's only movie project in production right now is Iron Man, right? That movie has reportedly had three directors and four lead actors already. Is there any hope for it?"

"That makes sense. Maybe they hired Spike because of his reputation?"

"Who is Iron Man? Is he a famous comic book character?"

"Well, maybe we can compare him to Green Arrow from DC Comics? But Green Arrow is probably more popular than him."

"And who is Green Arrow?"

"Uh……"

With numerous photos of the meal serving as evidence, many Zhouyi fans immediately began enthusiastically discussing Marvel-related matters—initially thinking it was about starring in "Spider-Man," but after being informed that the film rights to Spider-Man are not owned by Marvel…

Well-informed people immediately identified the movie as Iron Man based on information about other people in the photo. Fans were shocked to discover that it was a third-rate superhero character that Marvel had been preparing for six or seven years.

Upon further investigation, even more shocking things happened—

From the very beginning of its development in 1999, Iron Man was handed over to Quentin Tarantino to write the script and direct. At that time, it piqued the interest of many people, after all, Tarantino had a great reputation. However, the two parties soon parted ways.

The selection of directors then went through a series of negotiations, from Jon Favreau and Kenneth Branagh to Nick Cassavetes at the end of 04. However, the negotiations broke down again, and the Iron Man project, originally scheduled for release in 06, was put on hold once more.

Because of the constant changes in directors, the candidates for the male lead also kept changing – including Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, Clive Owen, and Sam Rockwell.

Amidst rounds of controversies surrounding the selection of directors and actors, Marvel, with its massive investments, has become increasingly hesitant to act rashly, and comic book fans have long since dismissed the whole thing.

It wasn't until this year, when Jon Favreau was confirmed to be directing again, that it regained some attention, but only a little.

Iron Man Tony Stark wasn't even a second-tier character in Marvel comics, and he didn't have many die-hard fans. After the movies were delayed for six or seven years, the fans lost their enthusiasm.

What they didn't expect was that Spike, a global superstar, would be associated with the character Tony Stark at this moment, and their expressions immediately changed, their eyes shining with excitement—

Only Zhouyi's core followers felt a deep sense of despair after seeing this series of personnel changes.

no--

"Spike, are you even conscious?!"

"With such complex changes behind this movie, didn't your team do any background research at all?"

"If you really like superheroes, you can go to Warner Bros., or get a role in DC. Wouldn't that be much better than Marvel?"

Nolan's Batman was a huge success, and DC has already confirmed the production of a sequel. Wouldn't it be better for you to show your face in the Christian Bale Batman movie than to find a third-rate role in Marvel?

Confused!
Fans who are into his career don't understand, fans who are into his looks don't care, but fans who are into his music are worried—given the current state of the music scene, will Spike not come back to singing and releasing albums after he's tasted the sweetness of acting?

Individual fans don't care about any of that; they're just fans of Zhou Yi as a person, and they'll enthusiastically support him. Never questioning Zhou Yi is their guiding principle.

With just a dozen or so photos, a great deal of media attention and public discussion was generated, demonstrating that the impact of the I Ching far exceeded Kevin Feige's expectations.

For a moment, he really wanted to take the opportunity to invite Spike to act, but considering his acting skills, price, and age, he had to give up.

As Zhou Yi's agent, Qian Jiang also took the opportunity to publicly debunk the myths on his personal blog account.

Spike has not made any decision to star in any superhero movies.

Unfortunately, many people still don't believe it.

Because many actors who have played superheroes over the years have signed non-disclosure agreements—you've had so many meals with Kevin Feige, Susan Downey, and director Jon Snow, and you're telling me you're not going to act?

Do you think I believe it or not?

Even Scarlett and others were surprised and called to ask what was going on, promising to keep it a secret.

"In fact, I didn't actually star in the film; I just went to watch the male lead's audition as a film consultant."

During an interview on NBC on the 30th, Zhou Yi, who was invited to attend, talked about the photos of himself that were taken, and said with a hint of helplessness: "To be honest, I am a bit resistant to acting, so I have no interest in it."

"I was invited by Marvel to serve as a consultant, and to be honest, I was quite surprised myself because I didn't expect them to invite me."

The surprise guest appearances in the Easter egg segment definitely can't be revealed right now, so I can only selectively tell some of the truth.

"Why?"

Host Bette Jensen was puzzled: "Why would they hire you as a consultant for a superhero movie?"

The distance between these two places can't be described as one being in the South Pole and the other in the North Pole; at the very least, it can be described as one being on Earth and the other on Mars.

If it weren't for the dozen or so photos that provided irrefutable evidence, probably no one would have taken this news seriously.

“They wanted some advice from a truly heroic perspective, so they came to me.”

Sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, Zhou Yi had a helpless yet boastful expression: "What can I do? I'm just that outstanding."

Without asking any more questions, let me just ask you: is the battle-damaged limited form of "Yi Zhi Er" a hero?

If you dare say no, then you are a warmonger, go sit at the same table as George W. Bush, eat steak but not cooked steak, go to the Colosseum and eat live cattle.

"Can you tell the audience here and those watching on TV who the male lead of the Iron Man movie is?"

"Of course, it's Luo—oh, sorry, I almost forgot, I still have a confidentiality agreement, so I can't say."

He made a zipper-like gesture to close his mouth, and Zhou Yi had only uttered the first few letters when he abruptly withdrew, leaving the audience and host dumbfounded.

Someone like you dares to call yourself a hero?!

What kind of hero keeps everyone in suspense like this!
"What about the Nobel Prize? There are only thirteen days left until the Nobel Peace Prize announcement. If you really are this year's Peace Prize laureate, I think Warner Music and your sponsors should already be preparing to release celebratory posters, right?"

"I don't know. You'll have to ask the organizing committee in Norway. My team and I don't care about these things."

"This is the Nobel Prize, Nobel Spike! Don't you really care at all?" The female anchor, who deliberately emphasized the word "Nobel," had an exaggerated expression of surprise.

In 2006, the Nobel Prize's aura had not yet faded, and even Westerners still held a certain stigma towards the name, not to mention that Zhou Yi was also associated with being a singer.

Although those in the know understand that this is the biggest shockwave in the Nobel Prize system, the majority of people in the world are those who don't understand. Isn't Obama just trying to gild his image in the future to fool the large number of uninformed Americans?

The old man's intense desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, to the point of resorting to any means necessary, is not only about matching Obama's standards, but also about winning. "Of course I don't care."

Zhou Yi chuckled, seemingly disdainful of the female host's statement: "In fact, I don't like using empty titles like the Nobel Peace Prize to influence my values ​​and principles, because it distorts the public's thinking."

When you're aiming for an award simply because it seems prestigious, your motives are no longer pure.

You will gradually become obsessed with pursuing awards, and you will become someone who can cater to the values ​​of another group, because you will feel that you must enter the scope they have defined to play this game.

“You could say that many people do this, but I don’t. I am who I am, and I will never deliberately cater to the values ​​and regulations of any award. I will only do things that are in line with my own values ​​and worldview.”

Doing good deeds without asking for reward!
Understand the applause!

Whether the audience watching on TV could understand the Book of Changes later is unknown, but the audience at the venue definitely understood it—before the clapper even started, the entire studio was filled with overwhelming and enthusiastic applause.

"Okay, Spike, one last question."

The female host, surprised by the intensity of the applause, softened her tone: "If you really made history and won the Nobel Peace Prize, how would you thank the organizing committee?"

"Thank you? No, no, I think you've got it wrong, darling."

In front of the camera, Zhou Yi raised his left index finger and shook it, resolutely denying: "If that day ever comes, please remember: it was not the Nobel Prize that gave me the honor, but I who gave the Nobel Peace Prize the honor; it was I who bestowed upon them their prestige."

Host Bette: "..."

Why is there another line that's not in the script?
Can't you just tone it down a bit?

The inner voice was still frantically pulling at her hair, but the next second, when the female host, Bette, saw Zhou Yi's face, which had uttered such arrogant words, she suddenly felt that what he said actually made a lot of sense...

This kind of bad guy is really hitting her right spot.

That undisguised, superior attitude in terms of personality, that haughty disdain for any award or authority...

You can tell from the screams that are rising and falling in your ears—

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

"Spike is probably the first man to say that Nobel should be proud of him."

"No, the results haven't even been announced yet. There are still two weeks left. Are they already popping champagne halfway through? Aren't they afraid the organizing committee will change the results?"

"Did you watch the show for nothing? Spike already said he doesn't care. The Nobel Committee has no right to award him the prize. If he really won the Peace Prize, the Nobel Prize should be honored, don't you understand?!"

On October 3rd, after the interview program aired, it not only immediately topped the ratings for its time slot, but Zhou Yi's words also shocked casual viewers and fans both inside and outside the entertainment industry.

This is the first time I've seen someone so unpretentious, even someone who has no right to award Nobel Peace Prizes came. How can those who have received the Nobel Peace Prize in the past give such lengthy thank-you speeches?

"Does Spike think he's Einstein, that he should feel honored to have won the Nobel Prize?"

"You've gotten addicted to playing the hero, haven't you? You even have to put on an act for this?"

"What do you mean by 'performance hero'? Spike is a living, breathing hero! Even superhero movies need him as a consultant!"

"It all boils down to him getting shot, but that happened last year. Who knows if he'll change his ways after being shot? Hasn't he been taking advantage of his fame after being shot to enjoy benefits all year?"

"You are so messy!"

"..."

Undoubtedly, Zhou Yi's remarks have once again led to attacks against him, and this time the scope has expanded to include some of the audiences of past Nobel Peace Prize winners, who are somewhat disgusted by the arrogant attitude of Zhou Yi and his fans who follow the crowd.

You are noble, you are amazing!

Ah yes, yes, yes, you guys are the most awesome and the most clear-headed in the whole world!

Some have even brought up theories like "Spike last year is different from Spike this year" in an attempt to offset the huge advantage of the I Ching standing on the moral high ground, since it is very possible for great changes to occur between life and death.

Moreover, Zhouyi has indeed been reaping the benefits of being targeted this year, and no one can deny that.

If we seize this point and launch a fierce attack, we might be able to defuse Warner's offensive.

Unfortunately, on October 6, 2006, a murder case in a Detroit court thrust Zhou Yi and his long-dormant rival Eminem into the spotlight simultaneously.

After a lengthy trial, a final verdict has been reached in the case of Mario, a black hip-hop artist known as Proof and a friend of Eminem, who was shot and killed by security guard Mario at the 3C bar in Detroit on April 11th of this year:
The defendant, Mario, acted in legitimate self-defense and was only fined $2000 for illegally carrying a firearm.

As for the sentence, since Mario had already been detained before the trial for surrendering himself, the sentence was directly offset.

Simply put, he was released in court!

This was originally just an ordinary case in Detroit, but coincidentally, Zhou Yi was once again at the top of the haters list because of his loose tongue, causing a large number of media outlets and the public to pay attention to his sharp comments on the case.

The Prov death case has logical flaws;
Spike: Was Prov really a victim?

Is Spike's legal philosophy of seeking truth etched into his DNA?

Spike's Dissent: Is it Heroic Speaking Out for Truth or a Sensationalist Attempt to Target Eminem?

"..."

These are all documented in black and white by numerous media outlets after Zhou Yiren gave an interview in July, shortly after arriving in the United States, in which he sharply commented on the Prov case.

At the time, public opinion was in favor of severely punishing the murderer Mario. Few media outlets were willing to stand by him and speak up for him, let alone nominate anyone. Hip-hop artists who were willing to speak out condemned it as a disregard for life.

Zhou Yi was the first superstar to stand up against this trend of public opinion, and he also called for people to learn to think rationally and not to wrongly accuse or harm anyone.

"Under those circumstances, the fact that Spike was still willing to stand on the side of justice and maintain his integrity in viewing the Prov case only further demonstrates his worth!"

"I apologize to Spike for criticizing him in July for disregarding human life!"

Spike is still Spike, Spike who stands on the side of justice in the world!

"I admit, Spike's heart of gold does have some merit, but can't he perhaps change his mouth a little..."

"This is the true value of a hero!"

"..."

A lawsuit from six months ago completely stunned all the rivals who saw an opportunity and were ready to fight back fiercely; everyone was dumbfounded.

Not a buddy?

How can the death of Eminem's friend actually boost your reputation?

Didn't you and Eminem have such a bitter feud that you're no longer speaking to each other?!

Just a moment ago, someone said that people change, and that being shot last year doesn't mean he's still the same Zhou Yi who has the world in his heart this year. They were even planning to use Wang Jingwei as an example, but then a high-profile lawsuit came along and helped him slap himself in the face.
In July, facing public opinion across the United States, Zhou Yi became the one who went against the tide. Everyone ridiculed him, but now you're telling me that his persistence was actually right?

Both inside and outside the industry, people were shocked and incredulous.

This was the first time they had ever encountered such an unreasonable artist. It really shows that kind people are always blessed by heaven.

Good people will be rewarded?
Eminem, who accompanied witnesses and friends/family to court during this case, was ashen-faced, and his temper flared when relentlessly questioned by reporters.

"Get out! All of you get out! If you ask again, I'll kill you, you hear me?!"

Eminem's punching of the reporter exposed his loss of composure to everyone, and his reputation plummeted once again.

Sacrifice yourself to illuminate others.

great!

When Eminem returned home and saw that the media had turned around and was praising his old rival Spike's keen insight and leadership in the case, he was so angry that he almost spat blood.

He didn’t understand—

He doesn't understand!

(End of this chapter)