Full-time actor

Chen Yu simply smiled and remained silent.

As for Zou Wenhuai, he was clearly swayed by emotions, and his tone was quite firm: "Brother Yu, don't worry!"

"Jiahe will do its best to help Yu Xin expand into the entire Southeast Asian market!"

"wrong!"

Chen Yu smiled, his face showing unwavering confidence: "It's Asia!"

"The entire Asian market is the top priority."

Zou Wenhuai was taken aback.

When he looked at Chen Yu again, a light instantly ignited in his eyes.

"Haha, Brother Yu is right."

"That's why I say I'm old; my perspective is still too limited compared to you young people."

The Southeast Asian market is a thing of the past.

In comparison, Chen Yu's ambitions were far greater.

Zou Wenhuai understands that it was precisely because he limited his thinking that Golden Harvest has gradually declined.

Chen Yu is now the king of Asia.

It was only natural that it would sweep across the market.

"Asia!"

"I, this old man, will definitely help you conquer the Asian market and become number one!"

Chen Yu made no attempt to conceal his ambition.

To date, mainland Chinese films have achieved significant breakthroughs in the Asian market.

Its influence has been greatly enhanced.

However, this is not enough. What Chen Yu wants to do is to enhance the voice of mainland Chinese films.

He wants everyone to know that Chinese pop culture is the coolest!

"it is good!"

Their eyes met, their gazes filled with genuine sincerity.

What they are pursuing is to promote the internationalization of Chinese-language films.

Chen Yu knew that Zou Wenhuai's biggest regret in his later years was that Chinese-language films had risen too late.

For a long time, they could only look up to Hollywood.

A wish that could not be fulfilled in a previous life.

In this life, Chen Yu also wants to accomplish this feat, to bring Chinese-language films to the international mainstream.

To be precise, the two complement each other.

Using this question as a starting point, the two really got into a long conversation.

Li An looked at Chen Yu beside him, who was truly full of vigor and ambition.

In Chen Yu, he saw the determination to achieve hegemony.

This is no longer just a simple actor.

Chen Yu is more like a pioneer of the globalization of Chinese-language films, and he is gradually building his own entertainment empire.

One day.

He is bound to crush Hollywood.

"..."

Li An couldn't help but smile wryly.

He remains devoted to directing, which is remarkably pure in the chaotic entertainment industry.

Not bound by traffic, nor burdened by fame and fortune.

An almost obsessive pursuit will inevitably have some consequences.

"happy!"

Zou Wenhuai was clearly happy; even his tone and voice had risen.

"A single conversation with you is worth more than ten years of study."

If others were to hear these words coming from Zou Wenhuai, they would probably be astonished.

However, the person sitting opposite him was Chen Yu.

That's a different story.

Even Li An had to admit that he had benefited greatly today.

In fact, what's that saying again? Even if a reborn person only leaks a little bit, it's enough for others to enjoy wealth and honor for a lifetime.

That's the truth.

"Mr. Zou, you flatter me."

"I wish us a pleasant collaboration and that we can jointly write the future of Chinese-language films."

The two hit it off.

As for now.

The door to the private room was pushed open from the outside, and Liu Yifei walked in, enveloped in the cold wind.

He seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

"Dangdang——"

She proudly presented the doll in her hand to Chen Yu.

Does it look like you?

The three of them had already eaten and drunk their fill, and all the problems had been resolved.

We're just chatting now.

Noticing Liu Yifei's subtle movements, Chen Yu looked down at the doll in Liu Yifei's hand.

Her serious little expression does indeed bear some resemblance to his.

Lin Huijia and Zou Chongheng had already entered the private room. The three of them strolled around the area, and then rushed back, having finished discussing their business.

It's getting late.

"I should go back to the hotel."

All the matters that needed to be dealt with have been dealt with, and all the problems that needed to be solved have been resolved.

There's no need to keep teasing them.

"I'll send someone to take you."

Zou Wenhuai had already arranged everything, so naturally he wanted Chen Yu to enjoy the best treatment.

The cooperation proposed today is enough to make Zou Wenhuai grateful to Chen Yu for a lifetime.

"Let's send Director Li off first."

"He'll definitely have a lot of things to deal with tomorrow, so he should go home and rest early tonight."

We should at least exchange pleasantries.

After hearing Chen Yu's words, the person in front of him pondered for a moment: "Let's go together!"

Li An knew that Chen Yu was staying at the same hotel as him.

Today at the dinner table, Chen Yu and Zou Wenhuai were mostly engaged in lively discussions, and finally I had some time alone with Chen Yu.

Zou Wenhuai saw them out.

He was somewhat reluctant to part with Chen Yu.

This young man rekindled his youthful fighting spirit, and those long-dormant passions were finally released.

"Brother Yu."

"Come spend more time with me when you have time. Chatting with you is really relaxing."

Zou Chongheng looked at his father.

This was the first time Jiahe had seen her father so cheerful after encountering so many difficulties.

"it is good."

"It's cold outside, go back inside."

As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, two Rolls-Royces stopped in front of the hotel.

"Yifei, let's ride in the same car."

"This is the first time I've met someone I get along with so well, I don't want you to go back."

Upon hearing Lin Huijia's words, the kind-hearted Liu Yifei naturally had no objections. She knew very well that Li An must have something to say to Chen Yu.

The two got into the car directly.

As for Chen Yu and Li An, they got into the car in front.

He waved to Zou Wenhuai, who was standing at the door, and the car window slowly rolled up.

The old man really had a great time today.

Even after the car had driven out of sight, he still showed no intention of going back.

"Hu~~"

"I drank a bit too much today!"

Chen Yu was slightly tipsy; he had consumed more alcohol than he was supposed to today.

The main point is to enjoy life to the fullest when you're successful, and his conversation with Zou Wenhuai truly gave him the divine treatment of someone reborn.

"Brother Yu, how do you feel about your first time in Taiwan?"

Li An's voice came from beside him. Chen Yu rubbed his temples before smiling and saying, "Not bad."

"I'm in a good mood."

This is indeed true.

"Director Li specifically chose to ride in the same car with me, so it can't be just to ask me this question, right?"

Chen Yu greatly admired Li An's personality.

In such a volatile environment, Li An has always presented himself as gentle and low-key.

They are generally perceived as gentle and humble, but not weak.

It's the kind of feeling that comes with its own power.

Although the direction of his position is quite ambiguous, as a director from Taiwan, these things are actually unavoidable... Chen Yu cannot expect everyone to be like him. Many people's views will gradually be shaken as the motherland becomes stronger.

United Front, United Front—these are all people worth winning over.

Don't feel the need to distance yourself from or hate someone just because they disagree with you; otherwise, the country wouldn't need to gradually change the opinions of so many people.

Humans are complex beings.

Often, personal gain outweighs certain principles.

Li An can also be very patriotic.

The premise is that you have enough leverage, which is often the case.

……

"Brother Yu, don't you want to know the voting results for this year's Golden Horse Awards?"

"Golden Horse?"

Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh.

Faced with Li An's question, he was momentarily at a loss for words. He was genuinely uninterested; he hadn't come here to win an award, but rather for other purposes. If he were to reveal this, Li An, the chairman of the judging panel, would probably be sweating profusely.

"Haha, Director Li is blatantly leaking this!"

In the end, Chen Yu had no choice but to change the subject.

but--

Chen Yu didn't really have any strong thoughts about this matter.

We'll know in a few days anyway, so why worry about the outcome?

Isn't that just asking for trouble?

"never mind."

"Take things as they come; if you know in advance, there will be no surprises or disappointments."

"I think the voting results should remain a mystery."

"Besides, I understand the rules of the Golden Horse Awards."

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow, which made one think of him as being full of vigor and ambition.

Li An's gaze fell on where Chen Yu was.

The light reflected off the car window divided Chen Yu's face, so that no one could see the expression hidden in the shadows.

As for Li An, he admired Chen Yu more and more.

He is definitely an excellent actor, and his character is beyond question.

"If you don't want to know yours, what about Crystal? Aren't you curious either?"

Li An's question really piqued Chen Yu's interest.

"Haha, I'm quite curious about hers."

Chen Yu's talent is already immeasurable, and there are certainly expectations for him to win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor, but it's best to let things take their natural course.

In comparison, he prefers the feeling of anticipation and excitement.

He often feels a greater sense of accomplishment when faced with unknown and uncertain outcomes.

However, the situation is the opposite when it comes to Liu Yifei.

He likes that feeling of certainty.

More than anything, it was because they didn't want to see the disappointment in Liu Yifei's eyes.

"Then let's wait and see the results; it will be good news."

Li An's solemn reply was tantamount to revealing the result.

Chen Yu was secretly delighted.

His expression remained impassive. "Really? Thank you so much, Director Li!"

"It's not convenient to say too much!"

"Ha ha!"

Chen Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter. It's true that having connections is useful; no wonder he insisted on riding in the same car with him today.

He is now absolutely certain about this matter.

At least I felt reassured.

Liu Yifei's emotions have been affected these past few days. Although she says she doesn't care, she still pays excessive attention to it.

As for now, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.

"correct--"

Li An's voice pulled Chen Yu back to reality.

"I've been busy with various Golden Horse events these past few days, so the screening of 'Bruce Lee' will be held in the north of the island."

After your Golden Horse Awards, will you have a chance to stay for a few days?

"Many film production companies are coming to participate. If you, as the lead actor, were present, I believe the effect would be even better."

Li An's tone was quite sincere.

Faced with the invitation from the person in front of him, Chen Yu naturally would not refuse.

As the lead actor, he will definitely have to do the scenes himself.

"Okay. I'd love to see this new film too!"

Chen Yu was indeed very much looking forward to it. Compared to all his previous works, his feelings about "Bruce Lee" were completely different.

This is a work that has never existed in my previous life.

Is a work good or bad?

Besides the director's skill, the most important thing is the lead actor's acting skills.

For Chen Yu, the only point of insecurity was that since he didn't have this work in his previous life, he couldn't be sure if it was a masterpiece.

This prevented him from judging the final outcome of "Bruce Lee".

He has always maintained the golden standard that anything produced by Chen Yu must be of the highest quality.

The reason for this is simply that, as a reborn individual, he knows all the masterpieces from his previous life.

This is why—

The real reason why he is able to make a fortune in both the works he acts in and the movies he invests in.

Whether the myth can continue depends on whether this movie is up to par.

Putting everything else aside, this work is entirely based on his own understanding.

For Chen Yu, being too bad wouldn't have a big impact, since who in the entertainment industry hasn't made a few bad movies these days?
Even Zhang Yimou wouldn't dare say he's invincible.

of course.

If it's a masterpiece, all the better. "Bruce Lee" is the film where Chen Yu brings the strongest elements of his personal performance.

This work played a crucial role in his establishment in North America.

Even though he already has a huge following, he still needs a key work.

This will allow him to gain a firm foothold.

Chen Yu fell into deep thought, wanting to establish himself in the highly competitive North American market.

The most immediate impact is the ripple effect of major IPs.

Bruce Lee, a cultural icon that resonates globally, was named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century by Time magazine.

The IP effect has emerged.

The next thing to look at is the appeal of the director and lead actors.

The collaboration between Li An and Chen Yu naturally generated a considerable response.

The next step, naturally, is the addition of awards.

These three items are the most fundamental, and Chen Yu was naturally confident in them.

Li An might not be good at directing commercial films.

It can be used in autobiographical art films and narratives, making it a very easy genre to master.

In Chen Yu's view.

When it comes to autobiographical films, a big-name director can definitely guarantee a certain level of quality.

Even if it's bad, it won't be that bad.

After all, these kinds of films mostly have top-notch narrative advantages and a large audience base.

Relying on a person's fame is enough to make a name for oneself.

Unlike commercial films, which suffer huge losses and negatively impact their box office appeal if they flop, this film is different.

It could affect the investors, production team, and even the actors' careers.

Chen Yu looked at Li An.

The person in front of me has this weakness: their personal style is too strong, and they really like to mix in their own delicate emotional portrayals.

Besides--

In the long run, attempts to attract both art-house and commercial films have ultimately backfired.

In addition, he was unable to control it steadily.

Nobody wants to listen to a philosophy lecture while reading a lighthearted, entertaining novel.

These circumstances led to even the six major North American studios refusing to hire him for large-scale commercial films.

Noticing Chen Yu's gaze, Li An looked over at the opportune moment.

He naturally had no idea what Chen Yu was thinking.

However, in his mind, this "Bruce Lee" film was definitely mixed with the most sincere feelings.

"What are you thinking about?"

Li An felt a little uneasy under Chen Yu's gaze.

Chen Yu shook his head, remaining noncommittal in the face of the person's question.

His thoughts drifted away.

It is said that in the 20th century, Fox had already wanted to find Li An to make a commercial blockbuster.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be "Life of Pi".

As a fantasy adventure film, this work has received widespread acclaim and numerous international awards.

Put all that aside.

This movie is definitely the pinnacle of Li An's career.

It is not only a manifestation of technological achievements and art, but more importantly, it perfectly integrates Li An's personal thoughts.

What is presented to the public is not just a story of maritime adventure, but more like an allegory that exposes the darkness of human nature and the instinct for survival.

Ultimately, he gained both fame and fortune.

"Life of Pi" sold over 600 million US dollars worldwide, which was definitely a breakthrough for Li An.

squeak-

The car slowly came to a stop on the side of the road.

The two then snapped out of their own thoughts.

The information contained tonight is countless, but fortunately Chen Yu is not confused.

For him, some things were opportunities, but they were also the foundation for his success.

The two got off the car separately.

Li An has already started walking towards Lin Huijia.

The first night Chen Yu arrived in Taiwan was wonderful.

"Good night, sweet dreams."

Li An and Lin Huijia waved to Chen Yu and the other person, then got back into the car.

"Honey, what did you two talk about on the way here?"

Liu Yifei remained curious about what they had been talking about, which is why she was still in such high spirits even after the dinner was over.

The little expression on the person's face was really cute.

Chen Yu reached out and gently pinched Liu Yifei's nose, then casually pulled her towards the hotel: "I'll tell you when we get back—"

"Good thing!"

"Great news, at least for you!" (End of Chapter)