Full-time actor

Marriott Hotels.

Led by the waiter, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei arrived at the 33rd floor.

Looking out, one sees a bustling scene of cars and people beneath the tall buildings.

From this vantage point, you can also see the winding Keelung River and the Ferris wheel.

"so beautiful!"

Liu Yifei stared intently at the scene, her heart filled with a profound tranquility.

The organizers spared no expense this time, and the hotel's environment was extremely luxurious.

The location is only a five-minute walk from the Taipei Arena.

The grand spectacle was likely due to Chen Yu's arrival.

It's worth noting that such treatment has never been given at previous award ceremonies.

In previous editions, some filmmakers from mainland China were even required to pay a deposit for accommodation.

Even the accommodations were categorized according to the guests' preferences.

Not to mention the luxury car pick-up and drop-off service, and the top-notch hotels with complete facilities.

These unequal treatments aroused strong dissatisfaction in mainland China at the time. Moreover, Liu Xiaoqing criticized Hong Kong and Taiwan artists for acting arrogantly and domineeringly in mainland China, while mainland artists were treated as inferior when they went to Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The current Chen Yu and his group clearly wouldn't dare to treat him that way, and the reason is quite simple: they admire strength!

In the eyes of Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists, Chen Yu may no longer be considered a mainland artist; he is a world-class Hollywood superstar, which makes them feel deep admiration for him.

The people in these two regions are just that strange; Chen Yu, in fact, never felt that he belonged to the international community.

He has always been a Chinese and will return to China in the future.

The honeymoon period between China and the United States will not last long. When that time comes, what he needs to do is to fully develop the mainland market.

Expand internationally and become the world's number one market.

……

Chen Yu sat on a velvet sofa with gold thread embroidery, while Liu Yifei knelt there, rubbing his temples to help him sober up.

The room was filled with a delicate fragrance, which was quite pleasant.

"We discussed the release date of 'Bruce Lee' at a dinner party."

A voice came from in front of her, and Liu Yifei lowered her head.

This issue was actually discussed with her by Chen Yu as early as when filming "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

"Do Mr. Zou and Director Li have any other opinions?"

In response to the question from the person in front of him, Chen Yu nodded.

"Mr. Zou is not very familiar with the rules in mainland China, and his suggestion is to prioritize the summer movie season."

"After all, in Hong Kong, the summer movie season is the most popular time of year, and most moviegoers are students."

Hong Kong is different from the mainland.

Liu Yifei was aware of this, but Zou Wenhuai had always been stubborn in his thinking.

Getting him to give in won't be that easy.

"However, I have already explained the reasons to him and analyzed the data."

"The final decision is to release 'Bruce Lee' during the Spring Festival."

Liu Yifei seemed to be deep in thought; this was truly a battleground for many heroes.

So far, all the works scheduled for release during the Spring Festival are the cream of the crop.

This time, the opponent is undoubtedly formidable.

However, after her conversation with Chen Yu, Liu Yifei realized that the more diverse the film industry, the more it would drive the development of mainland Chinese films.

"And one more thing."

"Bruce Lee will be submitted for censorship according to the Hollywood production company's procedures."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei was somewhat shocked.

This was something she hadn't anticipated, since the film had four investors, and she had expected there would be some debate about it.

"Director Li actually agreed?"

Li An valued this aspect the most, so he didn't expect that Li An would actually agree.

Chen Yu hummed in agreement: "Of course he has to agree, it's not like he's the main investor in this movie."

Although Li An played a significant role in the film, Chen Yu was actually more famous than him, which is a matter of power struggle; if it were "Lust, Caution," it would definitely have been submitted for censorship by Taiwan.

Only by setting aside personal interests can one handle this matter calmly.

"correct!"

"Zou Sheng even said he'd help me get Oscar approval, hahaha!"

Liu Yifei clearly understood the situation, but she was still somewhat surprised by Zou Wenhuai's actions: "Is Mr. Zou really that wealthy and powerful?"

"Golden Harvest has been losing money for years. Can its financial situation sustain this?"

Liu Yifei carefully considered her tone.

She had never worked with Zou Wenhuai, but the legend of Mr. Zou was certainly well-known.

"This is an attempt to curry favor with me, but—"

"It's worth it for him."

"I've reached an agreement with Mr. Zou. Yu Xin will be cooperating with Jiahe. After all, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse; he still has some savings!"

For Zou Wenhuai, tens of millions of US dollars should be nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

He recounted the events at the dinner party in detail.

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei gave a thumbs up.

She wholeheartedly supported this matter.

It must be said that Chen Yu was indeed very intelligent.

"Honey, I support what you've done."

"Cooperation is indeed better than acquisition, after all, cooperation is a win-win situation for everyone."

They have a clear division of labor in their respective fields and can also share resources.

"If it's an acquisition, we'll need to invest a lot of manpower, resources, and money upfront."

"It may not achieve the same results as before."

"By doing this now, we undoubtedly have gained an ally like Jiahe."

Furthermore.

The cooperation carries low risk, as both parties maintain their independence and there will be minimal interference.

If it is an acquisition, it will likely involve a huge capital investment and business adjustments.

Integration is difficult.

It's probably not so easy to acquire the former industry leader in a short period of time.

These alternating circumstances compelled Liu Yifei to praise Chen Yu's work.

Relying on Chen Yu's fame and Yu Xin's wealth, coupled with Jiahe's long-standing influence.

This is extremely beneficial for their future expansion into new territories and investments in films and cinemas.

These days, Liu Yifei has gradually begun to learn about production, company operations, and so on, all of which are arranged by Chen Yu.

Thoughts drift away.

In its previous life, Golden Harvest did not escape being acquired.

After becoming a subsidiary of Orange Sky Entertainment, Orange Sky quickly became the first listed entertainment company in mainland China.

This undoubtedly leveraged Golden Harvest's existing brand and cinema resources.

Unfortunately, due to subsequent market misjudgments, Golden Harvest's legendary success ultimately failed to continue.

This life.

As a reborn individual, Chen Yu would naturally seize every opportunity.

At that time, he not only wanted to revive Golden Harvest, but also to make Yu Xin a world-renowned entertainment company.

In fact, Chen Yu did not tell Liu Yifei the most important point.

He wanted to leverage Golden Harvest to invest in Hong Kong films that would generate future profits.

As things stand, Chen Yu's idea will undoubtedly invite ridicule and sarcasm from others.

After all, Hong Kong films are now in their twilight years.

In recent years, the Hong Kong film market has shown signs of fatigue.

Even with some bright spots, the overall situation remains sluggish, especially under the dual impact of Hollywood and mainland Chinese films, both in terms of output and quality have begun to decline.

The only thing that can sustain it is co-productions with mainland China.

However, what Chen Yu needs to focus on are the next few standout works.

These blockbuster movies are all without exception.

With his intervention, Jiahe will surely regain its leading position.

Not only that, it would also allow Yu Xin to make a fortune in mainland China.

This was absolutely a win-win situation for him.

Overall, it can be considered as indirectly helping Zou Wenhuai.

This old man died with regrets in his previous life, whether it was the Golden Harvest he had worked so hard to support, or the grand plans he had set out for himself.

He failed to achieve any of them.

All those grand ambitions and vows have ultimately vanished.

With Chen Yu around, all of these things may come true.

"If this move is made, Asia can indeed make a push!"

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu in front of her.

Her eyes were filled with unwavering admiration; she would support Chen Yu no matter what he did.

"I hope I can finally win the Oscar for Best Actor..."

The voices of those around him interrupted Chen Yu's thoughts.

Liu Yifei was incredibly excited about this, since fulfilling the agreement would allow them to set a wedding date.

Only if either of them wins the Best Actor or Best Actress award.

Only then was he able to fulfill his dream.

Chen Yu wore a wry smile; this matter was difficult to discuss.

"Disaster!"

"Leonardo DiCaprio has been a runner-up for so many years, and as the heir to Hollywood, he has only ever been nominated."

"Moreover, for an outsider like me, and considering that Hollywood is doing its best to suppress the development of mainland Chinese films, winning an Oscar for Best Actor is not an easy task."

Chen Yu naturally had his own ideas.

However, he never gives himself too much hope in such matters.

Without sufficient certainty, placing too much hope in a company is very likely to lead to disappointment.

"Keep a calm mind!" "If you chase after desires too closely, you'll only hinder your progress."

Chen Yu's words made Liu Yifei not only purse her lips.

At this time, they will start lecturing like Tang Sanzang.

"All right…"

"But I have a feeling that our Brother Yu can definitely do it~~~"

"Perhaps you can break the rules."

"I still have hope for this matter."

After saying that, Liu Yifei had a rather smug expression on her face.

Do it knowing you can't do it.

This is what Chen Yu has always insisted on.

After all, while everyone else was still watching from the sidelines, he had already taken action for his dream.

"Director Li just spoke to me about something in the car."

Chen Yu's expression was extremely serious, which puzzled Liu Yifei when he looked at her.

"I got it."

"When Director Li's wife asked me to ride in the same car with her, I guessed that you two must have something to say to each other."

"Didn't you finish discussing business at that dinner party, which lasted so long?"

Liu Yifei raised an eyebrow.

"Do you want to know who will win Best Actress at this year's Golden Horse Awards?"

"Oh yo?"

Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei in front of him, and the smile on his lips made Liu Yifei feel a little dazed for a moment.

"Hmm? Director Li also told you about this?"

Is this right?
This is definitely not right!
It's important to know that the Golden Horse Awards, the Golden Rooster Awards, and other international award ceremonies are all very rigorous in their voting process.

That was absolutely top-notch secrecy.

Watertight.

Apart from insiders, others can only be certain when the answer is revealed.

Li An doesn't seem like the type to reveal the outcome.

When it comes to work, he is more serious than anyone else.

Chen Yu shrugged in response to Liu Yifei's question.

Seeing the person in front of him was clearly moved by his emotions.

However, Chen Yu did not tell the person in front of him directly.

"You're lying to me!"

"How could Director Li possibly reveal this? It's an industry secret, you know?"

"Award ceremonies are regulated and cannot be disclosed casually."

Liu Yifei hugged the pillow to her chest, her face showing complete disbelief at the news.

However, Chen Yu's expression was too serious.

It's obvious they know something.

"Really?"

Liu Yifei wrapped her arms around Chen Yu's arm in a coquettish manner; she was incredibly curious.

Golden Horse Award for Best Actress?

Could it be her? Or someone else among the nominees?
If she does win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress, then she will have won three major awards for "Better Days".

"Don't tell you!"

Chen Yu was tempted, and the latter was clearly exasperated by his words.

"what--"

"I'll bite you!"

Liu Yifei pretended to lunge towards Chen Yu's location.

Even though he knew she was curious, he kept teasing her on purpose.

The two were entangled together, and Liu Yifei seemed determined to achieve her goal.

Actually.

Having followed Chen Yu for so many years, I know his every move inside and out.

He was clearly serious, and naturally, he was increasingly looking forward to the result.

only.

The difference in strength between men and women is simply too great.

Before long, Liu Yifei was defeated.

Panting, Liu Yifei nestled on the sofa, resting her head on Chen Yu's shoulder.

After their playful fight, the two were eventually exhausted.

"Director Li An said it will be good news, understand?"

Chen Yu did not hide anything; he only revealed the news after confirming it.

After all, he didn't want to disappoint Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's eyes darted around, as if she was wondering whether the matter was true or false.

However, given that Li An has already acted this way, it's highly likely that this matter is true.

For a moment, Liu Yifei was overjoyed, but she didn't fully show it on her face.

"Hmph...that's the same as saying nothing at all."

"There's not even a definite piece of information; you're just playing with me."

Liu Yifei sat up in Chen Yu's arms.

That being said, Chen Yu's words undoubtedly reassured her.

She is highly likely to win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress this year.

Thinking of this, Liu Yifei became quite agitated.

"I'm going to take a shower."

The figure behind him was clearly beaming with joy. Chen Yu shook his head behind him; at least this matter had been resolved satisfactorily.

As for what comes next—

While Liu Yifei was taking a shower, there was an important matter to attend to.

After all, there are too many things to do next.

However, the next important matter should be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

***
Jingle Bell!
Yang Lu is currently handling company affairs.

Having finally sorted out the matters related to "The Grand Budapest Hotel", the next step is to start working on the script in cooperation with the Tangshan government.

However, he is currently full of energy.

Working under ambitious people is what motivates people to work hard.

I pressed the answer button.

Chen Yu's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Brother Yu, you're still up so late?"

Seeing that Yang Lu answered the call instantly, Chen Yu naturally knew that she was probably working overtime again.

"Ah."

"There's something I need you to handle."

Yang Lu's mind began to search, and it seemed that apart from the scripts for the Golden Horse Awards and the Tangshan earthquake, there were no other problems recently.

"Contact Jiahe in the next few days."

"Let's discuss the cooperation details and draft the contract as soon as possible."

Ok?
After hearing Chen Yu's words, Yang Lu hesitated for a moment, but quickly realized what he meant.

"it is good."

"I'll take care of it tomorrow."

The two hung up the phone, and Yang Lu truly had to be admired.

In his mind, Chen Yu was practically a superhuman being.

He can multitask, no matter what he's doing.

He was supposed to attend the Golden Horse Awards ceremony, but unexpectedly he got involved with Golden Harvest.

This issue has been discussed before.

I don't know why it turned from an acquisition into a partnership.

However, this was Chen Yu's decision, and he naturally didn't need to ask any further questions beyond following it.

Liu Yifei came out covered in sweat.

She hugged Chen Yu's neck tightly.

"What are you thinking about?"

It took Liu Yifei quite a while to completely snap out of her excitement.

I took a shower and finally calmed down.

"I just called Yang Lu and asked him to handle the cooperation issues with Jiahe."

Why didn't you dry your hair?

Water droplets slowly dripped from the ends of her hair, carrying a refreshing fragrance.

He pulled Liu Yifei into his arms.

Their gazes met in the air.

Perhaps it was because Chen Yu's gaze was too intense that Liu Yifei couldn't help but bury her head in her arms.

"I am really happy."

Upon hearing what the person in front of him said, Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh.

At some point, he had already begun to pay close attention to Liu Yifei's joys and sorrows.

As for Liu Yifei—

My happiness today is not solely due to the news Chen Yu told me.

More importantly, he's always by my side.

"fool."

"Your happiness is my happiness!" (End of Chapter)