Full-time actor

"What are you thinking about?"

After their passionate encounter, Chen Yu hugged Liu Yifei and gently flicked her forehead.

The young woman was clearly still savoring the excitement of what had just happened.

"?"

The latter opened his eyes with a puzzled look, his face flushed with post-coital euphoria.

"Tsk tsk, if you had this expression while filming a sex scene, it would be absolutely amazing!"

Liu Yifei: "..."

I'll bite you to death!

Liu Yifei bit Chen Yu's collarbone, and Chen Yu, wincing in pain, pulled her close, pretending to tighten his grip: "Get ready—"

The words sounded like they were about to celebrate.

Liu Yifei was actually quite willing, but unexpectedly, she heard a devilish voice in her ear: "We...should go to the set to film!"

"What?"

Liu Yifei's eyes widened suddenly, and her entire face turned bright red.

That guy is a bastard!

You've misled me!

boom!
A soft fist landed directly on Chen Yu's chest, but the latter did not dodge.

After all, he knew perfectly well that Liu Yifei couldn't bear to part with him.

"Hahaha!"

"Someone has a lot of resentment!"

"How can a man say no!"

A few hours later, the two men appeared in the hotel restaurant looking refreshed.

I've been exercising all morning, so I'm obviously starving.

Liu Yifei ate while scrolling through the news on her phone.

The buzz surrounding the Golden Rooster Awards is only now beginning to spread; last night was just the beginning, but today it's truly a nationwide phenomenon.

Various media outlets rushed to report on it.

This year's Golden Rooster Awards saw a diverse array of talents, with Chen Yu and Liu Yifei standing out as the most beautiful blossoms.

Arthouse Cinema: "Better Days" Emerges as the Biggest Winner, Taking Home 5 Awards Out of 13 Nominations!

"Two yolks spark controversy again: Is tying awards becoming the norm at the Golden Rooster Awards?"

Zhang Yimou's "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles" only received a technical nomination; is it excessively deviating from artistic standards?

Chen Yu to direct international film "The Grand Budapest Hotel," attracting widespread attention!

At this moment, he is the most dazzling actor!

"..."

Media reports were fairly standard, and online discussions mostly revolved around Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

A small number of people felt it was a pity that Zhang Yimou seemed to have aged.

"Winning an award was inevitable! 'Better Days' is really good."

"I usually cry easily, but I really couldn't control my tears when I saw Liu Yifei being hurt."

"True strength!"

"Zhang Yimou's 'A Thousand Miles' is the weakest of the three. I think the movie is just so-so!"

"Jiang Wen has finally turned the tables."

"Although Chen Yu did not win the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award, he truly deserved the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor."

There are different opinions.

Everyone naturally held their own opinions.

However, online comments about "Better Days" are overwhelmingly positive.

Chen Yu booked a flight to Budapest in a few days.

As for now, they need to head to Shanghai first.

You can travel directly from Shanghai to Budapest.

This saves time on connecting flights and avoids excessive travel fatigue.

In fact, there was still a week before they were scheduled to start the project.

However, when filming, one must adapt to the environment and prepare for the role in advance, especially since Chen Yu is also a director.

After all, there are quite a few problems to face once filming begins.

During this time, Chen Yu made a phone call to producer Jeremy Dawson.

Everything is ready over there.

Now, we await the arrival of the male and female protagonists.

"Chan, I'm so glad we'll be meeting soon."

"I know that filming is about to start soon just as I can hear your voice!"

Jeremy Dawson was excited and clearly couldn't wait.

"Haha, yes, I just wanted to ask you about the preliminary preparations!"

"..."

The two chatted there, while Liu Yifei went upstairs to start packing her luggage.

She gives off a strong sense of being my future wife.

They had already prepared everything they needed when they arrived.

The two left the hotel.

I already spoke with Shen Xiaoqin and the others yesterday and we're heading straight to Budapest.

This matter has been going on for a very long time.

After all, Shen Xiaoqin and the others had already started preparing a celebration banquet. It was a great occasion, and they had to celebrate it properly.

Last night, all the neighbors were glued to the television.

This was all to support Chen Yu and Su Cheng's future daughter-in-law, Liu Yifei.

The moment they won the award naturally brought them all to cheers and jubilation.

However, the release date for "Budapest" was already set, and we couldn't keep our foreign friends waiting too long. Foreigners value the release date very much, so Chen Yu had to go there in advance to make arrangements, and then work out the filming process, etc.

There were so many things to do, so his time was extremely tight.

Jingle Bell--

The two were waiting for their flight when Liu Yifei's phone rang.

"Mom, I'm at the airport right now. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Liu Xiaoli was both amused and exasperated; these two children were truly decisive and efficient.

Just leave.

"fine."

"I just wanted to tell you to take good care of yourself and Chen Yu over there."

The children are busy with work, so she naturally can't interfere much.

For Liu Xiaoli, Liu Yifei's current achievements are entirely due to Chen Yu's guidance.

Seeing her two children getting better and better, the mother naturally felt happy for them from the bottom of her heart.

"I'm not a kid anymore."

"Besides, with Chen Yu by my side, you can rest assured!"

Chen Yu went over and greeted Liu Xiaoli as well.

I really didn't dare to show my face at the celebration banquet, otherwise I would probably be forced to perform a talent.

Deep down, he is actually a little bit socially anxious.

The elderly neighbors back home are just too enthusiastic.

"Stinky boy!"

Shen Xiaoqin also looked over at this moment, but did not say much.

"You must take good care of Qianqian while you're away."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly upon hearing Shen Xiaoqin's words.

"Don't worry, Auntie."

"After we finish filming this movie, we will definitely take a long vacation to spend time with you all."

These words truly resonated with both mothers.

The child travels thousands of miles and the mother is worried.

Even if they are already adults, even if they have already made a name for themselves in the outside world.

But in the end, they are still their children.

The person on the other end of the phone reluctantly hung up, and the two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.

***
After resting for a day in Shanghai, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei boarded a flight to Budapest again.

They have probably been tempered and honed.

Or perhaps it was because she was in high spirits, but this journey did not leave Liu Yifei exhausted.

At 9:45 p.m., we finally arrived in Budapest.

Neither of them brought assistants this time.

After all, Yang Lu and Wang Shuo are both here, so there's no need for anything too complicated.

The two were dragging their luggage.

Just as he was about to head towards the exit, Chen Yu saw Yang Lu and Wang Shuo who had come to pick him up, and even Jeremy Dawson had followed along.

"chan!"

"As expected, he's as handsome as ever."

Jeremy Dawson’s gruff voice echoed in the empty airport.

Wang Shuo had already come over and taken their luggage.

"Dawson, it's been a long time."

Jeremy Dawson gave Chen Yu a bear hug.

"Crystal, I heard you won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival."

I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet.

Liu Yifei and Jeremy Dawson hugged.

"thank you for your good wishes."

The three of them had been waiting for quite some time, as picking up Chen Yu and Liu Yifei was an important task for them.

"The hotel has already been booked."

"You must be tired from your journey today, so please go and get some rest."

"We'll host a welcome dinner for you tomorrow."

It must be said that Jeremy Dawson is quite adept at navigating social situations.

Chen Yu's choice of him as producer was not without reason; he was carefully selected and also had to understand some of China's customs and traditions.

As it turns out, this guy made the right choice.

Squeak!

The car stopped at a Hilton hotel in downtown Budapest.

Yang Lu originally wanted to report on the recent work to Chen Yu and the others, but seeing that the two were really exhausted, she gave up in the end.

They have plenty of time now.

These past few days have probably been incredibly stressful for the two of them.

First, there was the issue of casting, then the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, and now they've rushed over overnight to prepare for filming "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

With such perseverance, you will succeed at anything.

After Yang Lu and the others left, Liu Yifei finally dropped her pretense.

She fell heavily onto the bed.

Fortunately, they had already eaten dinner, and now they could take a shower and go to sleep.

The two managed to steal a few days of rest amidst their busy schedules. Next, they will resume their acting careers.

Once they get into work, Liu Yifei and Chen Yu are both extremely serious people.

They went over the script together, experienced the characters in the play, pondered the plot, discussed it, and even held script meetings with other lead actors... It has to be said that Chen Yu and Liu Yifei seem to have formed a natural tacit understanding in their work.

A week passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei arrived on time at the set of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

"Hello."

Jeremy Dawson was the first to spot Chen Yu.

"Chan, you are really too dedicated."

"We were still adjusting the equipment, and you had already shown up."

Chen Yu shrugged in response to Jeremy Dawson's words.

Live again.

He takes his career very seriously and naturally doesn't want to make any mistakes in his work.

"Brother Yu!"

Xu Jian and Wei Ming have already arrived at the film set.

As crucial players in post-production, the two of them absolutely had to stay here the entire time.

The crew members all came forward to greet him.

Chen Yu nodded slightly, then pulled Liu Yifei toward the dressing room.

A doorman at the Grand Budapest Hotel.

A female employee at a bakery.

To be precise, their makeup and styling were not complicated.

On the contrary, highlighting the true nature of the two individuals is the most important thing.

Not long after, Chen Yu heard a sound coming from outside the door.

By this time, the other main actors and supporting actors should have arrived. In fact, everyone had already met at the script meeting a few days ago and discussed the characters and lines with the script.

It's just a formality for everyone involved in the upcoming filming.

dong dong dong-

There was a knock on the door of the dressing room, and Chen Yu turned around.

Voldemort, played by Ralph Fiennes, appears behind the door. Chen Yu is the screenwriter, director, and lead actor of this film.

I definitely have to come over and say hello, no matter what.

After all, Ralph Fiennes had already been captivated by Chen Yu's acting skills.

This Chinese man.

No matter what role he plays, he can portray it perfectly.

To be honest, acting opposite Chen Yu put some pressure on Ralph Fiennes.

The Grand Slam Best Actor award is truly a testament to his talent.

Hey! Chan.

"It's nice to see you again."

"For the next period of time, we'll probably be together every day."

Ralph Fiennes's feelings for Chen Yu were magical.

At first, he was dismissive of the script, after all, the huge success of "Harry Potter" had secured him a place in the industry.

After reading the script, I became completely immersed in it.

Finally, the acting duel between Chen Yu and him was absolutely exhilarating.

This further solidified his belief.

"Ralph, it's been a long time."

They exchanged greetings, and then Ralph Fiennes returned to his dressing room.

He must perfectly embody this role, down to the smallest detail.

Whether it's a meticulously styled hairstyle or an outfit.

He strives for perfection in everything he does.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei had already finished their makeup, and when they stepped out of the dressing room, the other actors were already there.

After chatting for a while, everyone went to their respective dressing rooms.

Some were rehearsing their lines with the script in hand, and everyone was making the most of this opportunity.

After all, anyone with eyes can see the value of this script.

Even a marginalized person has their own shining points.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei were looking at the script.

The door to Ralph Fiennes' dressing room was pushed open from the inside.

When everyone looked over, they were immediately shocked by Ralph Fiennes' appearance.

Too meticulous.

On the contrary, it seems a bit outrageous.

perfect!

Chen Yu had already stood up, and her makeup and styling were exactly the same as in her previous life's "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

"very nice."

"It's a perfect match for Gustav."

Ralph Fiennes straightened his hair, and each movement looked somewhat comical.

"Who wants to warm up the atmosphere? For the first scene."

As soon as Chen Yu spoke, everyone present fell silent.

Future Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody kept himself busy, while the other lead actors exchanged glances.

“Edward, I think you can try to lead the charge.”

"No! No!"

"Don't even think about it. I'm not ready yet, and I've only done half of my makeup."

Edward Norton quickly stepped aside, clearly joking, since no actor would be stage-frightened, but he didn't want to be the first to speak up.

Today's shoot was mainly for warming up the atmosphere; there were no scheduled events at all.

"How's Swinton? Your makeup and styling are done now."

This is practically a sign that the King of Hell has called.

The Supreme Mage Tilda Swinton, whose name was called, shrugged.

"The pressure is immense for me, and I think I might need to take a break."

This is the first time that China and the United States have cooperated, and everyone is still getting used to it.

Even though they had all made a name for themselves before, this time the director was Chen Yu, so they were under some psychological pressure.

The crowd started pushing and shoving each other.

At this point, everyone actually became humble.

For a while.

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu helplessly, but she could actually understand the feelings of everyone present.

There are many requirements for warm-up scenes.

Naturally, you need actors who can carry the team.

Seeing everyone refusing, Chen Yu looked at Ralph Fiennes, who was standing to the side.

"We can try it in a bit, let's shoot a solo scene first."

In "The Grand Budapest Hotel", besides Zero, Gustave has the most screen time.

Chen Yu wanted to see how well the other person understood.

Actually.

On the first day of joining the crew, important scenes will not be filmed immediately.

We definitely need to warm up the atmosphere first and get the character into character.

It would be good if they could get into character quickly, since time is money for them these days.

"OK."

Ralph Fiennes naturally couldn't refuse, after all, he was an important figure.

Performing solo is indeed quite challenging for him.

A slight misstep could have the opposite effect.

Furthermore, the character of Gustav is the complete opposite of Ralph Fiennes's personality.

It's not easy to get the hang of it.

The staff once again entered into a tense and busy period.

Ralph Fiennes took the script; to be precise, he had memorized all of it.

only--

Now that he's suddenly being put into this role, he still needs to prepare.

"Ralph, are you ready?"

Ten minutes later, Chen Yu asked.

The latter nodded, and everyone began to look forward to it.

How will the first scene of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" turn out?

It's clear that he hasn't fully transitioned into the role yet.

When Ralph Fiennes turned to look at him, his eyes held a heavy expression.

That state was like going to war.

"I can give it a try."

Chen Yu nodded, then looked at Jeremy Dawson.

The latter naturally understood.

"Lighting and photography preparation."

"The first day of The Grand Budapest Hotel, the first show."

"Action!"

With Jeremy Dawson's command, the crew members returned to their respective posts.

In fact, with Jeremy Dawson around, Chen Yu could rest assured.

However, he has always liked to be meticulous in everything.

In particular, his presence makes the observations even more meticulous.

The camera was pointed at Ralph Fiennes.

This will be his first film.

The scene we're filming now is the one where Gustave appears and recites poetry.

As he entered the realm of cameras, Chen Yu's brows furrowed slightly.

wrong!

Something definitely didn't feel right.

He didn't embody Gustav; instead, he seemed to be putting on a show, with every movement extremely stiff and rigid.

The rest of the people present all looked over.

They clearly noticed Ralph Fiennes' condition.

His movements were clearly restrained, and he wasn't as relaxed as he was on the day of the audition.

"Look, even in this barbaric slaughterhouse of humanity, there is still a glimmer of civilization."

Ralph Fiennes shouted this sentence.

The next second—

Chen Yu shrugged... It seems that coordinating the entire crew's work is crucial before filming "Budapest" successfully! (End of Chapter)