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After submitting the relevant documents to the Administration for Industry and Commerce, the company entered a lengthy review period.

During this time, Chen Yu was not idle. He instructed Xu Jian to lead the team to Nolan's film crew for observation. As for him and Liu Yifei... they had more important things to do.

The crew of "Black Coal, Thin Ice".

Diao Yinan waited and waited, while Chen Yu had been busy with the release of "Better Days" in the few days since he returned to China.

Finally, everything went smoothly, and now I can finally go back to the film set to continue filming.

Regardless, Chen Yu has certainly brought honor to Chinese-language films this time.

As Diao Yinan was thinking, a commotion arose from the doorway.

"Brother Yu is back!"

"Brother Yu, when will you have the chance to take our 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' crew to the three major film festivals to broaden our horizons?"

"Better Days is so popular..."

The crowd surrounded Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

Wang Jingchun and Diao Yinan quickly stepped forward.

"I'm home!"

There were not many words, but his heart and eyes were full of praise for Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

"Live up to expectations."

Those present rushed to Chen Yu's location and carried him on their shoulders.

this moment.

Chen Yu represents more than just the cast and crew of "Better Days".

Rather, it is Chinese-language films that have been propped up by the hegemony of foreign film industries such as Hollywood.

"Wow!"

Screams echoed in her ears, while Liu Yifei looked at the man who belonged only to her, shining brightly in the sunlight.

"You're having double the good news!"

"Not only did he win a big prize, but he also won the heart of a beautiful woman."

With the situation under control, Diao Yinan was finally able to speak a few words to Chen Yu alone.

The latter looked at Liu Yifei with a happy expression; to him, Liu Yifei's proposal was even more gratifying than winning an award.

"The dates are set?"

Chen Yu snapped out of his daze and nodded.

They brought drinks and snacks, which Liu Yifei was distributing to the crew.

"It's scheduled for the National Day holiday, and it won't be long..."

Laughter came from behind him. When Chen Yu turned around, Liu Yifei was walking over with two cups of cold drinks.

Filming for "Black Coal, Thin Ice" is almost complete, with only Liu Yifei and Chen Yu's scenes remaining. Fortunately, both actors are quite talented, so the remaining scenes should be a piece of cake for them.

"Should we rest for a few more days to get back into shape?"

"After all, it's been a long time since I've filmed, and I just got back from Venice."

Diao Yinan is very considerate, always giving the two of them a chance to catch their breath.

Not long ago, I was traveling a long distance and under tremendous pressure.

Now it's time to rest and get back into shape.

"It's okay, we can't delay the production schedule because of the two of us."

What do you think, Yifei?

Liu Yifei nodded and said confidently, "I have no problem on my end, we can start filming anytime!"

She was actually already getting into the zone at home.

Seeing this, Chen Yu turned to look at Diao Yinan.

"Go and get ready. The two of us will rehearse and practice our lines."

Diao Yinan made a gesture, and the staff next to her began preparing to start filming.

After a short rest, the two had changed into their costumes for the play.

After adjusting their makeup, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei appeared before everyone.

This prompted the staff present to sigh in amazement.

The two immediately got into character once they put on their costumes, and the Chen Yu and Liu Yifei appearing before them were no longer the ordinary actors.

Instead, it refers to the characters Zhang Zili and Wu Zhizhen in the play.

"As expected of the Best Actor and Best Actress, they were away for half a month and were still able to get into character immediately upon their return."

"She gets into character so quickly, she's practically born to act."

"Our show might actually make it onto one of the top three..."

"..."

Everyone present showered her with praise, which was nothing short of effusive flattery, leaving Liu Yifei and Chen Yu somewhat bewildered and amused.

However, Liu Yifei is quite adaptable to how people around her view her differently after she won the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award, so she always responds with a smile.

Next are several important scenes featuring the two characters in "Daylight".

The story is about the death of Liang Zhijun, the husband of the female protagonist Wu Zhizhen, which was an accident, but Wu Zhizhen, played by Liu Yifei, obviously does not believe it.

"action!"

The clapperboard snaps, and the long-awaited days on the film set return.

Chen Yu followed behind Liu Yifei, eager to explain to her: "It happened so suddenly, no one was prepared—"

"Stop following me!"

The camera then turns to Liu Yifei, whose expressionless face bears the marks of time.

A beautiful face, yet at this moment it seemed to tell a story; she couldn't wait to escape Chen Yu, this man was far too dangerous for her.

"I'd like to explain this to you."

"No need to explain!"

The scarf made Liu Yifei's voice sound muffled, but it did nothing to stop her movements.

"Don't do this."

Chen Yu grabbed Liu Yifei and forcefully pulled her into his arms.

"I said no explanation is needed!"

Liu Yifei's heart-wrenching screams echoed throughout the street, and the scattered lamplight shone on the two of them, adding a touch of desolation.

"what--"

Her feeble cries, a desperate attempt to break free, only made Chen Yu tighten his grip on her.

"You better behave yourself."

Chen Yu forcefully slammed her against a pillar, the violent impact producing a muffled thud, and Liu Yifei's expression appeared extremely genuine.

To be precise, that last hit did hurt a bit.

So much so that the face hidden under the scarf looked particularly ferocious at that moment.

The struggle between the two was completely unpretentious; it was as if two fierce lions were locked in a fierce battle.

I'm here to help you!

Chen Yu shouted loudly, completely controlling Liu Yifei between himself and the pillar, his eyes becoming extremely sharp.

Diao Yinan was somewhat dumbfounded; Chen Yu always had a ruthless edge when he acted.

Even when facing her beloved little darling, she didn't relax at all.

As Liu Yifei's struggles gradually weakened, the staff present couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

In the lens.

Chen Yu's gaze was like that of a venomous snake, relentlessly entwining itself around Liu Yifei.

In everyone's eyes, Liu Yifei was weak and had no way to resist any intruders who entered her life.

She gradually gave up struggling and could only be confined in Chen Yu's arms.

"Crack!"

At Diao Yinan's command, Liu Yifei collapsed to the ground.

The two actors delivered a powerful performance in that scene.

This is the kind of dramatic tension needed for art films.

Liu Yifei took the scarf off her neck and began to breathe heavily.

Chen Yu reached out and pulled Liu Yifei up, his eyes filled with obvious mockery.

Upon seeing this, the latter immediately punched him in the chest, seemingly preparing to retaliate against Chen Yu's "unscrupulous methods" just now.

"You really went all out with your acting."

"I was a little scared when I saw you on camera just now." Diao Yinan's words were full of praise.

He had collaborated with Chen Yu twice, but the person in front of him was still constantly refreshing his understanding of him.

"Yifei is the same. Wu Zhizhen's portrayal of the desolation in her eyes is just right. You can get into the role at a glance."

Upon hearing Diao Yinan's praise, Liu Yifei's expression showed a hint of pride.

Many people around them admired them; the fact that the two of them performed so well so quickly after arriving on set was truly unexpected.

Chen Yu is one thing, his strength speaks for itself.

As for Liu Yifei... she has indeed shed the image of a mere pretty face. Her on-screen presence was so strong that even several veteran actors could feel the tenacity in this young girl's performance.

Venice certainly doesn't have counterfeit goods.

It can only be said that, as Chen Yu's girlfriend, she also demonstrated her excellence.

***
The post-production of "Black Coal, Thin Ice" went very smoothly.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei were not affected at all by the awards ceremony a few days ago; on the contrary, they were quite adept at it.

The two people watching the monitor were practically ready to applaud.

Liu Yifei's gaze fell on the fur coat in front of her.

Those eyes were full of stories, and her fingers kept stroking them, as if only in this way could she relieve her emotions.

After a moment, he took a deep breath.

“I couldn’t afford to pay for his clothes, so he wanted me to go to a hotel with him.”

"Once is not enough."

Liu Yifei's face was numb, as if she was completely immersed in that disgusting memory.

Was Liang Zhijun involved?

"No, he was willing to sacrifice his whole life for me, even to become a living dead."

"I betrayed him."

A tear slid down Liu Yifei's cheek, and her words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity.

"very good."

"We'll have a halftime break now."

Diao Yinan even wanted to applaud, as Liu Yifei and Chen Yu's acting was becoming increasingly smooth; perhaps it was because they were a couple, or perhaps it was because their personal charisma was compatible.

Pulling Liu Yifei to his side, Chen Yu discussed the upcoming scenes with Diao Yinan.

buzzing-

Chen Yu's phone rang, and his assistant hurriedly brought it to him.

"It's Sister Qian."

Chen Yu nodded and then pressed the answer button.

Upon learning that the two had won awards, Chen Yu's agent, Ji Qiannan, had already called to congratulate them. Today's call must be for other matters.

"Yu-ge'er".

On the other end of the phone, Ji Qiannan's energetic voice came through.

"Sister Qian, what's wrong?"

Chen Yu loosened the prop's bow tie.

"I just received a call from the Golden Rooster Awards organizers."

"He invited the cast and crew of 'Better Days' to this awards ceremony, and he'll probably call you too!"

"Oh, the Golden Horse Awards called again a few days ago... This time, the chairman of the jury is Li An!"

Because of Chen Yu's collaboration with Li An on "Bruce Lee," the Golden Horse Awards clearly wanted to ease tensions. They had been quite puzzled as to why Chen Yu refused to attend what is currently the number one Chinese-language awards ceremony.

This time, the Golden Horse Awards are clearly very sincere.

"Yifei, get ready for the next round."

Diao Yinan's voice came from beside her, and Liu Yifei quickly got up and walked over. In the instant she turned her head, she noticed that Chen Yu's brows were furrowed.

This made her curious about what had happened.

Chen Yu remained silent, but his thoughts drifted back to last year's Golden Rooster Awards.

His expression suddenly became somewhat amused.

Seeing that there was no more movement from that side, Ji Qiannan naturally felt a little worried.

After all, the organizers rejected six of Chen Yu's film submissions last year. At that time, there were no film restrictions, and the organizers were clearly afraid that six of Chen Yu's excellent works would compete for the Golden Rooster Award at the same time.

This led Chen Yu to finally make some harsh remarks.

From now on, no film will be nominated for the Golden Rooster Award.

Therefore, it is truly reprehensible that they are now taking the initiative to invite Chen Yu.

"What do you mean, Yu-ge'er?"

"If you don't want to go, I can refuse!"

Last year, Jin Ji targeted them, so Chen Yu naturally doesn't need to give them any face now.

Chen Yu was somewhat surprised by this news.

The Golden Rooster Award invitation is probably a first in history. If I'm not mistaken, it's likely to make up for what happened last year.

When faced with Ji Qiannan's question, Chen Yu finally snapped out of his daze: "Forget it, there's no need to fawn over them—"

"Brother Yu, this year's Golden Rooster Awards will be held in Suzhou!"

Ji Qiannan offered a reminder.

Suzhou is Chen Yu's hometown: "I reckon the authorities will call you then, and the entire city will welcome you home..."

Ji Qiannan really didn't want to make things difficult for Chen Yu, but the location of this year's Golden Rooster Awards was very special.

"Sucheng?"

Chen Yu frowned, recalling that there was indeed a year when the Golden Rooster Award was given in their hometown.

I don't know if it's this time.

Alternatively, it's possible that the Golden Rooster chose his hometown this year to ease tensions with him.

But to choose a place just for him, Chen Yu thought, even with his immense influence in the industry, it shouldn't warrant such a fuss from these bigwigs, right?

"Never mind, I'll think about it!"

It's probably just a delaying tactic; there's no need to refuse outright.

In this circle, Chen Yu has become much more tactful. He's willing to go to the Golden Rooster Awards again, but a simple phone call isn't enough to show sincerity; he has to get something in return.

Whether he wins the Golden Rooster Award or not is irrelevant, but for his subordinates and the film crew to win an award is something that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Especially his own girlfriend, who has won multiple Golden Rooster Awards, makes things even more different.

This time, it's a good bargaining chip to "lower the price".

"it is good!"

With Chen Yu's words, Ji Qiannan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what decisions Chen Yu makes, she certainly won't try to influence them.

After all, what happened last year is still fresh in everyone's mind, and everyone would scoff at the Golden Rooster's actions.

The two hung up the phone.

Diao Yinan looked over, puzzled, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"I received invitations from the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse Awards to bring 'Better Days' to the awards ceremony."

Everyone else present looked over, especially Diao Yinan, who was overjoyed at the news.

but--

We're all in the film and television industry, and everyone has witnessed the conflict between Chen Yu and Jin Ji.

As for this time, even though Jinji lowered his pride to invite Chen Yu, he still wanted to ride on Chen Yu's popularity.

"That's great!"

"Maybe he can even win a Golden Rooster or Golden Horse Award for Best Actor or Best Actress."

Wang Jingchun was the first to speak, and in his view, winning the award was a fortunate thing, so there was no need to be too anxious.

The others present were even more curious about Chen Yu's next choice.

To be honest, Chen Yu has reached a point where he no longer needs any awards, since he has already won every award except the Oscar.

As for what comes next—

It all depends on his own choice.

Chen Yu did not respond after hearing Wang Jingchun's words.

He was indeed somewhat hesitant about this matter, but it wasn't for his own sake.

Their gazes fell on Liu Yifei, who was filming. What Wang Jingchun said was actually true. If she could win another Golden Rooster or Golden Horse Best Actress award, it would bring her even more attention.

Before he could speak, Chen Yu's phone rang again. (End of Chapter)