Full-time actor

With "Better Days" winning three major awards and receiving such great honors, are there already plans for the next film?

When asked by the media, Chen Yu nodded solemnly.

"The next film, 'Black Coal, Thin Ice,' is already in production."

"This film is a suspense thriller that blends dark crime with human redemption."

"Starting with a series of dismemberment cases, it will reveal the struggles and emotional entanglements of people at the bottom of society..."

Taking this opportunity to promote their new film would obviously generate a lot of buzz.

There were gasps of surprise from the crowd.

After all, everyone is very curious about this subject matter, and just hearing Chen Yu's description makes them feel how captivating it is.

"at the same time--"

"I also have a second film that I'm personally directing, which is currently in preparation!"

"This is an international film."

"I will invite many stars from Asia, Europe, and Hollywood to participate in this film."

This statement clearly aroused even greater expectations from many media reporters.

Big news!

He easily achieved in just a few years what some directors spend their entire lives trying to accomplish.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel?"

"That sounds grand and magnificent. Could you tell us what kind of story it is?"

Regarding this new work, Chen Yu will definitely invite Hollywood stars to participate, which will definitely make it a hit even before it airs.

Chen Yu looked at the camera.

His tone remained utterly serious.

"This film will depict the demise of the old world spirit through an absurd case of inheritance."

"As for the specific plot details, we'll reveal them to you when the film is released..."

"..."

After a Venice Film Festival awards ceremony, the reporters spent nearly half an hour conducting interviews before reluctantly leaving.

Some people were naturally satisfied, while others wished they could record all of Chen Yu's subsequent activities.

The sheer volume of traffic this Asian number one currently enjoys is terrifying.

***
Before dawn, news about the Venice Film Festival had already been published all over the world.

Newly crowned Venice Film Festival Best Actress Liu Yifei proposes to Chen Yu on her acceptance speech, drawing enthusiastic cheers from fans!

"Chen Yu, the youngest winner of the Golden Lion in Venice history—a Grand Slam Best Actor!"

The Venice International Film Festival has produced the film with the most awards in a single edition in its history!

A unique and ingenious marriage proposal by two powerful individuals!

"A Debut Work Shines at Venice: Chen Yu's Genius Film 'Young Men and Women' Wins Three Awards!"

A genius director and actor...

……

There's just too much to list. This Venice Film Festival can be described as Chen Yu's personal showcase. His news dominated the headlines for an entire page, and there was simply too much to cover.

Media outlets worldwide reported on Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's proposal, and the couple currently dominates global news headlines.

Liu Yifei's marriage proposal was definitely the hottest news story of the day!

Whether in China or overseas.

"Fairy Sister is finally going to have a happy ending with her lover!"

"Chen Yu is a trustworthy young man; we must treat our Heavenly Immortal well!"

"Isn't anyone going to praise our Sisi? She's the epitome of a modern woman's independence and confidence, daring to boldly express her love!"

"I wonder when they'll get married? It'll definitely be a wedding of the century!"

"What an idiot! How could we let our fairy sister take the initiative to propose?"

"We've won both the Best Actress award and the Golden Lion; now we're a respectable couple!"

"This is proving to the world the power of Chinese-language films!"

"Chan and Crystal Liu are the most romantic couple in China..."

Most of the discussion revolved around the grand proposal scene, but the main couple at the center of the conversation were currently indulging in a life of pleasure with the film crew.

The crew of "Better Days" has had a resounding success today.

They swept the three major awards: Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and the Golden Lion.

This is something that probably no one else would dare to think about.

"I'm so excited, I can't sleep at all!"

Tang Yan, holding a glass of red wine, quickly approached Liu Yifei.

With rosy cheeks, she spun around once and then gave Liu Yifei a deep hug.

"Our dream has come true."

"Sissi, not only did you win Best Actress, but our film 'Better Days' also won the Golden Lion!"

"The most important thing is-"

"It seems like you and Chen Yu are getting married soon!"

Tang Yan's words caused Liu Yifei to blush immediately, and when she looked at Chen Yu, her eyes sparkled, making Chen Yu gasp for breath.

The two used to spend every day together.

But I don't know if it was because she was drunk, or because Liu Yifei was just too cute today.

Chen Yu now wanted to get back to the hotel as soon as possible.

"Brother Yu!"

Chen Yu was staring at Liu Yifei in a daze when he heard the call from beside him and turned to look.

Luo Jin held up a glass of champagne, looking like he was in a good mood tonight.

"Thank you for giving us this opportunity, which has allowed us to gain attention."

Luo Jin was well aware that if he relied solely on his own efforts, he might never be able to make a name for himself.

This statement is not an exaggeration; Tang Yan benefited from Chen Yu's influence.

That's how he got the opportunity to shine.

It's worth noting that some of the graduating students didn't even have the opportunity to participate in the performance.

Having Chen Yu was a blessing for them.

"As I said before, your ability to portray this character so perfectly is a testament to your own talent."

"I never knew this film would get so much, so... there's no need to thank anyone!"

"Believe in yourself. When we were making this movie, it was actually quite ordinary!"

Chen Yu smiled, offering some words of comfort to his two old classmates.

They drank until 3 or 4 a.m. before returning to the hotel.

Perhaps because he was happy today, Chen Yu drank two more cups than before.

After a quick wash, the two of them snuggled up in bed.

only--

Liu Yifei, however, was not sleepy at all; her mind was filled with the grand scene of the day.

She turned her head to look at the person lying next to her and subconsciously snuggled into his arms.

Chen Yu was resting with his eyes closed, but he couldn't help but feel happy looking at the lovely woman in his arms.

A beautiful night should be spent doing beautiful things.

However, having been busy and overworked these past few days, Chen Yu hoped that Liu Yifei could get some rest.

After planting a deep kiss on Liu Yifei's forehead, Chen Yu pulled her into his arms.

How could we just sleep while cuddling on such a memorable night?

Soon, beautiful and moving celebratory sounds filled the hotel suite.

Chen Yu didn't fall into a deep sleep until dawn was approaching.

He didn't know how much time had passed when Chen Yu was suddenly awakened by the buttons on his phone next to him.

"Why did you wake up so early?"

When she heard a voice, Liu Yifei looked up.

Chen Yu frowned at the sight of the bloodshot eyes: "What time did you go to sleep? Why are your eyes so red?"

"..."

Faced with Chen Yu's question, Liu Yifei bit her lower lip lightly, her face showing utter embarrassment.

"I…"

"Can't sleep."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu naturally understood the meaning behind the words.

Can't sleep?

That means he stayed up all night; no wonder his eyes were so red.

Chen Yu was speechless, but felt more heartache than anything else.

He naturally knew Liu Yifei's feelings. He recalled that when he first won the Berlin Film Festival Best Actor award, Liu Yifei couldn't sleep all night.

He pulled her into his arms and slapped her hard on the bottom as if in punishment.

This action caused Liu Yifei to giggle and snuggle directly into Chen Yu's arms, but her expression showed no sign of tension.

It's all just taking advantage of being favored and becoming arrogant.

"Good husband, I won't do it again next time~"

Liu Yifei's hair brushed against Chen Yu's face, carrying a delicate fragrance that soothed his heart.

He picked Liu Yifei up, and their bodies were now perfectly aligned.

With a swift reach, the phone on the bed reappeared in Chen Yu's hand.

Liu Yifei didn't sleep all night, probably because she was reading media reports.

As expected, when Chen Yu picked up his phone, the current page was a report about a marriage proposal at the Venice Film Festival.

Their performance yesterday was truly amazing.

So much so that their presence is almost ubiquitous in today's headlines.

Whether it's the happy look on the couple's faces during the proposal, or the sacred moment when they receive the Golden Lion.

Intertwined, they form a perfect picture.

"Look! Some fans say I'm a modern woman, daring to think and act." "Proposing isn't something that's exclusively a man's thing."

Liu Yifei glanced coquettishly at Chen Yu, who then reached out and flicked the nose of the woman in front of him.

"Of course, our Best Actress is absolutely amazing!"

Faced with Chen Yu's praise, Liu Yifei scratched her head shyly.

Compared to Chen Yu, she was utterly insignificant.

The two read the comments and messages together, which was one of the few heartwarming moments of their trip to Venice.

"Double happiness! Success in both career and love."

"Chen Yu and Liu Yifei are simply the pinnacle of couples in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"This is such a great honor for Chinese-language films. From now on, I will worship Chen Yu and Liu Yifei as my gods."

"But I'm a little worried. After all, this is the rising period of our fairy sister's career. Will a sudden marriage proposal now affect her future career development?"

Liu Yifei read the comment aloud and turned to look at Chen Yu beside her.

"I want to reassure my fans that this will not only not affect my career, but I will also focus more on my acting skills in the future."

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's words, Chen Yu's expression turned serious: "Stop talking big, put it into practice!"

Liu Yifei: "..."

"Haha, look how scared you are! Just kidding!"

Do I need to question your professionalism?

This sentence was clearly more touching to Liu Yifei than any sweet words.

Their gazes met in the air, and at that moment, the surrounding temperature seemed to be gradually rising.

In the huge room, only the breathing of two people could be heard.

"Husband, thank you."

Liu Yifei's voice rang in Chen Yu's ears, but he could no longer make out the specific content; all he could see were Liu Yifei's luscious pink lips.

It's time to continue the ceremony that wasn't quite finished last night.

Their faces magnified infinitely until their lips met, as if they were about to release all their passion.

Liu Yifei's soft moans only spurred Chen Yu's movements.

Jingle Bell--

When the phone rang, Liu Yifei regained some of her senses and hurriedly reached out to push away the person pressing down on her.

"Phone call~"

The sounds tinged with lust made Chen Yu's blood boil.

However, the two of them couldn't fall for each other at the same time, and Liu Yifei still maintained some rationality.

The film festival has just ended in Venice, so any calls from her must be about important matters; in short, she can't afford to miss work.

He reached out and nudged Chen Yu again.

If the phone hadn't rung, the two of them would probably be completely oblivious to the world by now.

only--

The phone kept ringing, clearly indicating a determination to keep ringing until the call went through.

Chen Yu took a deep breath.

After clearing his throat, he reached for his phone, which was on the bedside table.

Liu Yifei looked up at the man above and had to admit that even just his breathing made her think he was incredibly skilled.

She covered her face with the blanket, her face burning red.

Han Sanpin?
Chen Yu glanced at the note on his phone and understood immediately.

As one of the most influential figures in China Film Group, this call must be about "Better Days." Chen Yu answered the phone and said, "Third Master..."

Chen Yu was the first to greet him. Han Sanpin held a very important position in the Chinese film industry, although with Chen Yu's current strength, there was no need for him to be too cautious.

But it is better to have less trouble than more.

Since they took the initiative to call, we should still show basic courtesy.

The right to speak should naturally be given to the other party.

"Hehe, let's not disturb your rest, shall we?"

Han Sanpin chuckled on the other end of the phone; he held Chen Yu in the highest regard.

"No, I woke up a while ago!"

Yes, it was definitely an intrusion.

Congratulations on your double happiness!

"He not only won the heart of his beloved, but also received the highest honor in Venice."

It's clear that Han Sanpin is quite pleased with this.

"Third Master is too kind."

"I also want to thank you seniors for your guidance."

A hearty laugh came from the other end, and then Han Sanpin stopped beating around the bush and got straight to the point.

When is the release date for "Better Days" scheduled?

really.

Just as Chen Yu had guessed, the voice from the other end of the phone also reached Liu Yifei's ears.

Slow down your breathing as much as possible, and listen quietly in the present moment.

"It's not decided yet; we need to discuss this with the company."

Chen Yu's answer was exactly what Han Sanpin expected. After all, the movie "Better Days" is currently enjoying unprecedented popularity, so it's definitely something to be cautious about.

"Hurry up, China Film Group is waiting!"

Having understood Chen Yu's meaning, Han Sanpin didn't say much, stopping short of pressing the issue, and naturally didn't continue to bother him.

The two hung up the phone.

Chen Yu then lifted the blanket and reached out to pinch Liu Yifei's face, which was full of collagen.

"Silly girl, what if you get bored?"

His previous enthusiasm had been interrupted, and Chen Yu looked at his phone.

My phone is filled with New Year's greetings from people back home.

Everyone naturally came to congratulate him, after all, he not only got proposed to by his sweetheart at the film festival, but also won the Golden Lion, Best Actress and Best Screenplay.

The first to be affected is Diao Yinan.

Perhaps no one was more excited than him. If he hadn't been unable to leave due to filming "Black Coal, Thin Ice," he would have rushed over immediately.

Congratulations, Brother Yu!

"Good things come in pairs. Teacher Chang is so happy for you and Qianqian. Remember to come back to school for a visit."

Chang Li's text message warmed Chen Yu's heart. Even though he was over sixty, he still cared about their affairs.

Chen Yu naturally respected Chang Li.

"Thank you, Teacher Chang. It's all thanks to your excellent teaching. When we return to China, I will definitely bring Qianqian back to see you."

After dealing with all the congratulatory text messages, Chen Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems I'll be dealing with a lot of social engagements after returning to China this time.

Just as Chen Yu was pondering this, his phone rang again.

The phone calls from North America came in one after another.

Chen Yu's expression seemed to become relatively serious, his brows furrowed, clearly indicating that he was deep in thought.

Liu Yifei, sitting to the side, naturally noticed that Chen Yu was acting strangely.

"what happened?"

Faced with the question from the person in front of him, Chen Yu turned around and looked over.

To be precise, that phone call was entirely a congratulatory call.

Chen Yu should be happy about this.

"Several film companies, including Paramount and Fox, wanted to buy the rights to 'Better Days'."

Liu Yifei's mouth was slightly open, but after a moment her expression softened.

"So, which family do you prefer?"

Faced with the question from the person in front of him, Chen Yu simply shook his head, not yet making a decision.

However, the conditions they proposed made Chen Yu somewhat tempted.

"After buying the rights to 'Better Days,' they promised to help me win an Oscar for Best Actor."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Everyone knows that Chen Yu is only missing this one trophy.

"perhaps--"

"It can also help you win an Oscar for Best Actress."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei was somewhat incredulous.

Winning the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award was already enough to make her happy, but if she could also compete for an Oscar, that would absolutely drive her crazy with excitement.

Liu Yifei swallowed hard and looked up again at where Chen Yu was.

What are your thoughts on this?

Chen Yu was still hesitating, but the conditions they offered were naturally very tempting.

Whether it's Fox or Paramount, their status in Hollywood is absolutely extraordinary.

The relationship between the two involves both competition and cooperation.

They have collaborated with Paramount multiple times, and Paramount's previous predicament was also turned around by Mission: Impossible III.

As one of the earliest Hollywood giants to cooperate with China Film Group, it would be fortunate if they could continue to deepen their cooperation and import content.

Furthermore--

"Better Days" is now a huge hit, and no matter who gets the copyright, it will inevitably be a win-win situation.

The most pressing question now is what kind of price these companies will offer.
Chen Yu doesn't need to worry too much about it.

The popularity of "Better Days" will only continue to rise, and many people will definitely want to try their luck with it.

The outside world has already stirred up enough buzz; now all we need to do is wait for their offer.

There's no need to stay in Venice any longer, as someone will handle the follow-up issues.

The two have already booked a flight for tomorrow.

There are countless issues to deal with after returning home, and as for "Black Coal, Thin Ice"... it's time to wrap up filming! (End of Chapter)