Full-time actor

On the second day of the National Day holiday, "Better Days" surpassed 100 million views again!
In recent days, the domestic internet has been completely reliant on Chen Yu.

Opening Starry Sky Network, lengthy film reviews still dominate the screen, and the film's reputation has made a remarkable comeback.

Everyone else was pessimistic, but you proved them wrong.

As Chen Yu's gaze shifted, he noticed that a huge rating had appeared on the page for "Better Days".

9 points!
Looking at the score in front of him, Chen Yu breathed a long sigh of relief.

After all, there aren't many movies that can get a 9-point rating these days, and there are fewer than 100 on the entire Starry Sky website; especially since it has already reached such a high rating in just one day.

There is even room for further price increases later.

"Absolutely the best movie of the year!"

"It broke my heart to see this. Even if it's just acting, I can't accept that our fairy sister was treated like that!"

"I really hope that a Xiao Bei will appear in my life!"

"Yu Ge performed consistently well as always."

"..."

The overwhelmingly positive reviews made Chen Yu, this seasoned veteran, quite pleased.

There's no way around it; it's unlike any of my previous movies.

This is his debut work, and although it was plagiarized, the fact that it received such a high rating is remarkable.

The director's dream start.

Many people in the industry were stunned by this rating.

Chen Yu did not expect that "Better Days" would have such a strong impact.

Baidu Tieba, online forums, and Starry Sky Network were all discussing this movie, just like when the movie "The Youth" was released later.

The topic of bullying is so relatable.

This National Day holiday film season was incredibly popular, and Chen Yu once again proved his ability to boost film release dates.

"Well deserved, it has brought school bullying into the open."

A voice came from behind him, and Chen Yu turned around.

Liu Yifei had already leaned on his shoulder, and she looked quite happy.

"This is all thanks to our fairy sister."

"If it weren't for you, how could there be such high praise?"

Professional mutual flattery.

Liu Yifei put her arm around Chen Yu's shoulder, and the two continued to browse through the many comments online.

Don't assume that directors don't read film reviews; in fact, directors care about ratings even more than actors do.

Actors earn their living by their paychecks; if a film is bad, it might only affect their popularity. But for directors, it can be devastating.

One bad investment is halved, two bad industries are removed from the list.

This is absolutely not a joke; investors in this industry are very pragmatic when it comes to directors.

As this is Chen Yu's first time directing, he naturally cares about ratings and word-of-mouth.

but--

It's no surprise that "Better Days" is such a hit.

After all, its box office performance in the previous life also broke all records for art films.

It truly achieved No. 1.

Thinking about it this way, it's understandable why a paper gets a high score right from the start.

At the same time, the Hua brothers could no longer sit still!

They had naturally seen the online box office figures and ratings, and were completely dumbfounded at that moment.

Outrageous!

This is simply outrageous!

If this continues, the box office for the seven-day National Day holiday could easily reach 600 to 700 million yuan.

In this state, it's clear they're aiming for a billion.

Is he planning to break the box office record in Chinese film history?

But this is an art film, and an art film is breaking records?

That's simply impossible.

Let's not even talk about why "Invisible Spy" set records at the time.

One reason is because it's during the Spring Festival holiday season.

The second main reason is Hollywood blockbusters, in which case setting records is understandable.

But how can a low-budget art film like "Better Days" break records?

On what grounds?!

Wang Zhonglei was so angry that his head was practically steaming. He was extremely displeased with Chen Yu's actions.

"What do we do now? If all else fails, should we release 'Assembly' during next year's Spring Festival?"

Wang Zhongjun shook his head in response to Wang Zhonglei's words.

"No."

"This type of film is completely unsuitable for this market segment; let's just put it in the Lunar New Year release window."

In any case, for now, we can only avoid direct confrontation.

Chen Yu came with overwhelming force, and even they had no chance to defend themselves. If they were to confront him head-on, Hua Yi would be the one to suffer.

"It seems that Yu Xin doesn't have any movies released during the Spring Festival this year."

Wang Zhongjun shook his head.

"Yes, Chen Yu has two more films awaiting release."

"wrong--"

"It should be three films: The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Lee, and Black Coal, Thin Ice, which just finished filming not long ago."

"I estimate that 'Bruce Lee' is very likely to be released during the Spring Festival."

After all, I had heard the news not long ago that Li An was working on post-production, and it seemed he was trying to finish before the Spring Festival.

"If that's the case, then let's stick with the Lunar New Year release."

It would be a lie to say they weren't afraid, after all, Chen Yu's strength was too overwhelming, leaving them virtually no room to maneuver.

Almost every film that Chen Yu invested in or acted in was a masterpiece.

This is a fact they have to admit.

As for *Better Days*—

The film is currently in a frenzy, and everyone in the industry is focused on it, eagerly anticipating its final box office performance.

There are many conflicting opinions online.

After all, it has broken 100 million for two consecutive days, which is obviously heading straight for 1 billion.

It would be a lie for any director not to be envious. With two consecutive films potentially breaking box office records, Chen Yu is likely to become a living advertisement in the entertainment industry.

"That's amazing! This is the effect of winning Best Actor and Best Actress awards."

"Our Brother Yu and Sister Qianqian are simply the best of the best among roosters, they are truly admirable."

"Let's wish 'Better Days' a box office success, breaking one billion."

The netizens' lively discussions naturally focused on praising "Better Days".

This movie had a tremendous impact on them.

***
Chen Yu finally had plenty of time, so naturally he wanted to spend some alone time with Liu Yifei.

So much so that when the phone rang, he couldn't help but frown.

It seems unlikely that they can spend some quiet time together as a couple.

The moment Chen Yu picked up the phone, the note on it left him feeling rather helpless.

This has been going on for several days in a row.

Yu Dong called almost every day, and he was even more enthusiastic about the box office of the movie "Better Days" than Chen Yu and the others.

Faced with Yu Dong's flattery, Chen Yu could only manage a perfunctory reply.

Liu Yifei, who was standing to the side, also found it amusing. Why did it feel like Yu Dong was just like Chen Yu's subordinate, reporting to him at regular intervals?

Although she was very happy that "The Youth" had already grossed more than 5 million yuan in just a few days.

"Brother Yu, could you distribute a few of our films with Bona Film Group?"

"You're a shareholder, after all..."

Yu Dong suddenly said on the phone, "If you can't get the one you starred in, then forget it. You can at least get two of Yu Xin's ones, right?"

It turns out that his real intention was not what he thought.

Upon hearing Yu Dong's words, Chen Yu immediately had his own ideas.

He planned to acquire Bona step by step, but offering a couple of incentives now wasn't out of the question. "Sure."

"Go and contact Yang Lu."

Yu Dong hadn't expected Chen Yu to agree so readily, after all, this involved money.

but--

Yu Dong thought about it again. Yu Xin had shares in Bona, so Chen Yu was able to agree so readily because it meant he wouldn't harm Yu Dong.

Conversely, if Bona achieves good results, he will naturally receive a share of the profits.

Unfortunately, the two people had different ideas.

After chatting idly for a few more minutes, he hung up the phone.

Chen Yu then dialed Yang Lu's number.

Old Yang was still dealing with casting issues, so he naturally didn't hesitate to answer Chen Yu's call at this time.

"Brother Yu, what can I do for you?"

"Have someone prepare a plan to acquire Bona!"

Although the words were brief, Yang Lu understood them instantly.

Even though they already have shares in Bona, they still need to raise funds again.

***
The last day of National Day.

The cinema was still packed with people, and some even went so far as to watch "Better Days" a second time.

Audiences were not only captivated by the performances of the two actors in the film, but also unable to ignore the metaphors and themes it conveyed.

There is an increasing amount of online discussion about "Better Days".

As the discussion progressed, the topic of bullying was brought to the forefront.

have to say--

Chen Yu's latest film has indeed brought to the attention of issues that were previously overlooked.

School bullying existed before this, but it was like a cockroach hiding in the shadows; just because it wasn't visible on the surface doesn't mean it didn't exist.

Many news media outlets are reporting on it.

Finally, the government could no longer sit idly by.

In response to the film "Better Days", relevant campus policies are being prepared.

Schools need to establish bullying prevention and control systems, carry out prevention and control education, and promptly stop bullying behavior and report it to the authorities.

Schools must not conceal serious forms of bullying.

Similarly, both schools and kindergartens need to establish systems to prevent sexual assault and provide specialized corrective education for minors with serious misconduct.

Furthermore, the system for sealing juvenile criminal records has been improved.

As soon as this news came out.

Everyone was amazed; they had never imagined that Chen Yu's work would have such a powerful effect.

This further highlights the extraordinary nature of this film.

The online discussion about the movie intensified immediately.

As soon as the National Day holiday was over, Chen Yu threw himself into his new project.

The story of "Better Days" has come to an end, although it is still showing in theaters.

But Chen Yu only needs to know the final box office figures.

……

Project seminar for The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Wei Ming, who was in charge of art, was flattering Chen Yu, but Chen Yu waved his hand after hearing what the man in front of him said.

The Wei Ming before me was one of the founders of Mojing Tianhe in his previous life, and also an artist.

He has been deeply involved in the film and television special effects industry for many years and led his team to break through the bottleneck period of film and television technology.

He can be said to have driven the establishment of the industrialization process for science fiction films, including virtual filming and digital characters.

The film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" required animation, so the art direction had to be perfect, and Wei Ming was quite knowledgeable in this field.

Xu Jian was sent to Hollywood to study, while Wei Ming was transferred to be in charge of aesthetics.

Of course, there were also several executive directors from North America.

Peter Mark, who has worked on many Marvel movies, was there to discuss the filming of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

Jason Roberts is also the top executive director on Nolan's team.

Chris Callas and David Webber will also participate in subsequent filming.

As for this time—

Liu Yifei is also considered one of the producers.

To be honest, Liu Yifei was quite surprised when the two discussed this matter yesterday. After all, he had never aspired to be a director, so he was indeed a little confused by Chen Yu's decision.

However, she was naturally aware of Chen Yu's thoughts.

Undoubtedly, the intention was to let her try out the role and learn how to produce.

Although I have no interest in this area, I can still be in charge of film production projects.

The people in front of me were talking all at once.

Chen Yu is once again the director, and the group is discussing the filming of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

In comparison.

Most of the problems have been solved; all that remains is to deal with the remaining issues one by one.

Just as Peter Mark was explaining his point of view, Chen Yu's phone suddenly rang.

Li An!

If someone calls at this time, it's probably about the Golden Horse Awards.

Just as he was thinking this, Chen Yu pressed the answer button.

A voice came from the other end quickly. Before anyone could ask why he was calling, Li An had already stated his purpose.

"Brother Yu, we need to do some reshoots and dubbing for Bruce Lee, and we might need your help."

After hearing Li An's words, Chen Yu naturally agreed.

"I'm currently discussing filming arrangements. How about I come see you next week if possible?"

Li An responded promptly to Chen Yu's words.

"Not in a hurry."

"We can get it all done during the Golden Horse Awards period. There's one more thing—"

Faced with Li An's pause, Chen Yu hesitated slightly.

“Zou Wenhuai will also be there. He received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award. We can work together to determine the release date for Bruce Lee.”

Chen Yu did not have much objection to what Li An said.

This movie can be considered Golden Harvest's lifeline, so of course there's no objection to it.

This was also key to Chen Yu's acquisition of Jiahe.

Chen Yu's schedule was packed again from then on.

The Golden Rooster Awards are on the 27th, and they're being held in his hometown. He hasn't decided yet whether he'll go or not.

As for the Golden Horse Awards—

That would be in early December, so we need to avoid those two time periods right now.

After all, the next important thing is the filming of "The Grand Budapest Hotel", so we need to set aside time for these two things first.

Perhaps noticing Chen Yu's current state, Liu Yifei naturally knew she was about to get busy.

Ended the call.

Everyone then resumed their discussion.

The filming schedule naturally needs to be set as soon as possible, and Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, as the main characters, are indispensable.

Recruitment for other roles is also underway at this time.

If it needs to be completed as soon as possible, it seems that the only option is to film the most important scenes first, just like when filming "Black Coal, Thin Ice," so that attending the awards ceremony won't be a problem.

After discussion.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei finally returned home together as husband and wife.

"I thought I'd have a few more days to rest, but I didn't expect to be so busy again."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but sigh.

She enjoys her time alone with Chen Yu, but filming is also something she enjoys.

As for what comes next—

Of course, we must try harder and harder. (End of Chapter)