Full-time actor

"Zero in The Grand Budapest Hotel is just a doorman, and the character isn't likable."

Aren't you afraid of messing up the performance?

Liu Yifei's question caused Chen Yu to turn his head and look directly at the person beside him.

"If you mess up, you mess up. Why put so much pressure on yourself?"

"you need to know."

"The role has nothing to do with the actor. In fact, the greater the contrast, the more the audience will feel that you are acting, rather than putting on airs."

"And also, I will do my best to portray each character well."

Taking this opportunity, Chen Yu began to give Liu Yifei pointers.

For Liu Yifei, her early roles were mostly those of aloof and ethereal fairies, which didn't particularly demand acting skills.

As a result, they are often criticized as being all show and no substance, or as being too reserved.

Over time, Liu Yifei will feel restricted in her filming career.

The person in front of me seemed to be deep in thought.

In fact, the reason Chen Yu had no burden was entirely due to his existence as a reborn person.

He has far more acting experience than Ralph Fiennes.

In his previous life, he had countless experiences of playing minor roles, being an extra, or even playing a corpse.

My inner self has long been tempered to a certain level.

From being full of hope and enthusiasm to having to accept the blows of reality.

He finally won Best Supporting Actor at the age of 40.

Only he knows the joys and sorrows he has experienced along the way.

This is why he has a better mindset than most people.

They are more accepting of both success and failure.

But Liu Yifei obviously didn't know that.

"..."

She looked at the person in front of her, and a thought secretly formed in her mind.

She didn't know that Chen Yu was a reincarnated person. From her perspective, Chen Yu was clearly so young, yet he seemed more mature than some of the main actors in the entire cast.

This maturity is not a facade.

Rather, it is a heart that has undergone refinement and growth.

As for what she admired most, that was actually this aspect of Chen Yu.

"I understand."

"I used to be too restrictive with myself, always sticking to the rules and regulations."

"So much so that there's no way to fully release it."

Liu Yifei looked quite serious; she had benefited greatly from her conversation with Chen Yu today.

The two chatted for half the night, almost delaying the start of filming the next day.

……

The next morning, the entire crew's spirits and energy were clearly completely different.

Everyone arrived at the film set full of energy. Compared to their listlessness a few days ago, everyone was in great shape today.

He performed brilliantly in almost every scene.

This is exactly the kind of cinematic scene Chen Yu wanted, where every character exudes explosive acting tension.

Today, Liu Yifei will have a major role to play.

All eyes turned to her, and she let out a deep breath.

Ultimately, she understood Ralph Fiennes's new journey.

After all, being in front of so many people is indeed very stressful.

My mind drifted back to my conversation with Chen Yu last night.

My mind miraculously relaxed.

That's right, all she needs to do is give her best to portray the character well.

Why put so much pressure on yourself?
Liu Yifei has appeared in front of the camera; this scene is her scene with Chen Yu.

The story is about Zero telling Chris about how they took the Apple Boy.

"Everyone in his place."

“The Grand Budapest Hotel, Day 8, Scene 4”

"Action!"

Liu Yifei, wearing a pink tank top, was sitting on the bed enjoying today's cake.

The scarlet birthmark on her face did not seem out of place.

Instead, it added a touch of mystery to her pure beauty.

"There's something I've been keeping from you, Chris."

Chen Yu stood in front of the bed, as if he had been going through a long internal struggle.

Upon seeing the state of the person in front of her, Liu Yifei's eyes revealed a hint of doubt.

The chewing motion stopped.

"you say--"

"We stole a painting, a very precious painting."

"?"

As Chen Yu delivered his lines, Liu Yifei immediately sat up straight.

A hint of disbelief appeared in his eyes.

"Worth five million."

After saying this, Chen Yu stepped out of the frame.

"..."

Liu Yifei's pure and innocent face was magnified on the camera, causing everyone present to hold their breath for a moment.

So beautiful.

This was everyone's first thought.

"If something happens to Mr. Gustav and me—"

"You stole artwork?"

Liu Yifei's voice came through, carrying a hint of anxiety yet conveying a sense of composure.

Her delicate face showed a slight furrow in her brows.

Her beauty is undeniable, yet her acting skills are truly admirable.

With just a few lines of dialogue, an atmosphere can be created.

"Keep this safe; it's a code that can only be seen with a magnifying glass."

"After reading this, you'll know how to find 'Apple Boy'."

"Don't go below half of what the buyer is asking for."

Even though both of them are shown in profile on camera, their words conveyed a great deal of meaning.

“Zero, I’m just a toast baker.”

"You are a pastry chef."

"But I don't sell stolen goods."

Liu Yifei raised her voice, but her posture remained completely unaffected.

She just sat there quietly.

At the same time, the camera focused on Liu Yifei's face.

"I will not sell stolen goods."

"Click——"

Jeremy Dawson immediately clapped and cheered.

Liu Yifei portrayed many aspects of the character Chris quite well.

Her tone was quite firm, especially the last sentence, which fully revealed her innocence and kindness, and that she would not take advantage of illegal gains.

I don't know if it stemmed from Chen Yu's training or if she was always like this.

"Five-minute halftime break!"

"Let's move on to the next scene."

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu, who in turn gave her an approving look.

Liu Yifei has two scenes to film today.

One event was learning that Zero and his friends had taken the Apple Boy, and the other was infiltrating the occupied hotel.

Five minutes passed quickly.

This scene is Chris's most brilliant, mainly showcasing her wit and courage.

"Break time is over."

"We're now filming our fifth scene of the day."

"Action!"

Liu Yifei, holding the apple-shaped boy, prepared to leave the Budapest Grand Hotel as soon as possible.

"That woman took my painting."

"Excuse me."

Upon noticing Adrien Brody's presence in Budapest, Liu Yifei decisively turned and headed upstairs.

She quickly went to the elevator.

"Sixth floor."

Little did he expect that Adrien Brody had already arrived behind him.

The two stood side by side in the elevator.

Adrien Brody's face was grim as he pressed his face against the painting Liu Yifei was holding.

Liu Yifei, however, remained calm.

But her gaze betrayed her panic.

This scene has no dialogue; it relies entirely on Liu Yifei's personal interpretation. Acting alongside a future Oscar-winning actor must have been quite stressful.

Almost everyone could sense the tense atmosphere.

Even off-camera, people couldn't help but feel a little nervous for Liu Yifei.

-

Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei in the camera. The next scene was about Chris accidentally falling down the stairs.

She struggled to hold onto the wall.

Try your best not to fall.

Last night they talked about the movie. Chen Yu and the others had originally planned to use a stunt double, since such difficult actions would be somewhat challenging for Liu Yifei.

only--

The latter clearly had already made up his mind.

This resulted in Liu Yifei being suspended outside the wall without any wires.

Everyone was speechless, and Liu Yifei looked somewhat disheveled. "Why are these two young people always so dedicated to their work?"

Tilda Swinton felt the hairs on her body stand on end.

If Liu Yifei's arm strength is insufficient, she is very likely to fall.

A dramatic scene occurred.

As Zero, played by Chen Yu, tries to save Liu Yifei, the two of them fall off the wall.

The actors in the crew were both amused and exasperated.

The next second—

Unable to hold on any longer, the two fell into the cake cart.

There's something behind us!

Liu Yifei shouted.

"Chris".

"Are you OK?"

"It should be fine."

Overjoyed, the two burst into tears and embraced each other.

There's something behind that painting.

The two looked up at the painting hanging above and noticed the secret behind it, which was the biggest mystery in the movie "Budapest".

"OK."

"Perfect!"

"I...have nothing to say!"

Jeremy Dawson, as a producer, was obviously not as professional as the director, but with the eye of a seasoned producer, he gave the two of them a thumbs up.

It must be said that Liu Yifei performed exceptionally well in both matches.

The Venice Film Festival Best Actress award is well-deserved.

The crew members began to cheer.

They truly didn't expect Liu Yifei to go to such lengths for acting.

Moreover, she is able to do each part with such meticulousness and thoughtfulness.

Her emotions and actions were also handled with great finesse.

"Crystal, you've truly opened my eyes."

"I didn't expect you to have such courage at such a young age. You and Chan are a couple who work hard together."

Tilda Swinton shrugged.

He then hugged Liu Yifei, who was standing right in front of him.

"I believe you will become more and more successful in the future."

Tilda Swinton's words greatly boosted Liu Yifei's confidence.

The rest of the people came over one after another.

Everyone praised Liu Yifei's acting skills.

The latter turned to look at Chen Yu, as if seeking praise.

"Yes, my wife really did a great job!"

They really are very economical with words!

Liu Yifei approached Chen Yu, her expression slightly arrogant.

"I want to see the footage we just filmed."

"I suspect you're just flattering me."

Chen Yu was somewhat speechless; Liu Yifei's previous shot was indeed very good.

"I have very high standards when it comes to filming."

“Treat everyone equally.”

"Whether it's my girlfriend or anyone else."

Liu Yifei looked at the person in front of her, as if observing the truthfulness of his words through his expression.

Liu Yifei definitely felt very comfortable filming the two scenes just now.

In the past, I would naturally be nervous when I went on stage.

But today, this situation did not occur at all.

The entire filming process was extremely relaxing.

Seeing that Liu Yifei clearly didn't believe him, Chen Yu looked over again.

"If you don't believe me, what about the cheers of everyone else?"

"They are clearly impressed by your acting skills."

Based on what Chen Yu said, Liu Yifei looked around.

After the scene was filmed, it received a series of positive reviews.

The cheers from the crowd didn't seem fake.

but--

Foreigners love to give praise; no matter how well or poorly something is done, their first instinct is to praise it.

Go cheer.

Therefore, this cannot be used as a standard for judgment.

Those present looked over and had to admit that the filming process was very enjoyable.

Although everyone had their own thoughts a few days ago.

This led to some problems during filming.

However, since these issues were resolved, the film crew has been filled with laughter and joy every day.

As a new director, Chen Yu doesn't put on airs; in fact, he actively helps them identify problems.

This shattered people's stereotypes.

"I don't care, I have to see it for myself."

Liu Yifei gave a soft snort, as if she would keep refusing to agree if Chen Yu didn't.

The latter couldn't help but facepalm.

But there was nothing he could do; Liu Yifei was his precious darling and source of joy.

"come on."

Chen Yu brought out two clips that Liu Yifei had just performed.

Although she didn't have many scenes, every segment she played was crucial in driving the plot forward.

Even without any lines, Liu Yifei's expressive eyes are enough to earn applause.

Liu Yifei looked at the video she had just filmed.

Whether it's their expression, their eyes, or even their movements, they are all perfectly captured.

It was indeed very well filmed, just as they said.

At least it didn't break down.

After watching her own clip, Liu Yifei smiled.

There are just too many strong characters in this movie.

That's why she wanted to improve her skills even more, because she couldn't let them think she was all show and no substance.

Chen Yu reached out and patted Liu Yifei.

The latter was immersed in her own superb acting skills when the sudden action startled her.

"what!"

Faced with Liu Yifei's questioning, Chen Yu turned off the monitor in front of him.

Then he looked at what was in front of him with a serious expression.

"This is a sign of your lack of confidence; now you don't even believe what I say."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei laughed.

"It's not that I don't believe you."

"I just wanted to appreciate my textbook-level acting skills."

"Is the narcissistic and arrogant Fei back online?"

Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh at the words of the person in front of him.

If someone praises her, she gets incredibly arrogant.

Seeing Chen Yu's performance, Liu Yifei punched him squarely in the chest.

"You're laughing at me."

The latter waved his hand.

"Sissi is so expressive, even the strands of her hair are dramatic."

"I suggest you get a direct admission to the Oscars, what do you think?"

Faced with Chen Yu's teasing, Liu Yifei pursed her lips, her expression quite proud.

The others naturally noticed the interaction between the two.

It has to be said that their relationship is excessively good.

Especially in the entertainment industry, it is commendable to maintain such a sincere relationship.

Halftime has ended.

The next scene to be filmed will be the storyline of Ralph Fiennes' escape from prison.

"Everyone, take your positions."

"We are ready to continue filming."

Chen Yu doesn't have any screen time in this scene, so it can be filmed throughout.

Jeremy Dawson looked at Chen Yu, who was standing in front of him with a serious expression.

The young man in front of me is truly a hope for the film industry.

Putting aside his superb acting skills, he is equally flawless in directing films.

Putting everything else aside, the scripts he creates alone are far superior to those of many others.

What kind of being is this?
Having probably noticed Jeremy Dawson's gaze, Chen Yu looked up.

What are your thoughts?

This is simply unacceptable.

Jeremy Dawson shook his head, offering no insights.

I had a lot of compliments to say.

Sometimes I really admire you so much.

"It feels like every movie you're involved in is bound to become a hit."

The others, upon hearing Jeremy Dawson's words, naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

"I think--"

"Chan, you will become an era!" (End of Chapter)