Full-time actor

as predicted.

As soon as I pressed the answer button, Robert Shea's voice came through the phone.

"Dear Chan, are you ready? Let's go to your special celebration party!"

The voice on the other end of the phone was quite excited.

For Robert Shea, Chen Yu is now practically his cash cow.

Naturally, they should be treated with utmost respect and devotion.

"I'll be waiting for you downstairs."

"Remember to dress smartly. This is your victory celebration, so don't let anyone steal your thunder!"

It seems this victory celebration banquet will be quite a large affair.

They were both fully dressed.

During this period, a dedicated styling team has been providing them with personalized styling services every day.

After all, you have to go out and show your face in public, so you have to have a good image.

The two had just come downstairs when they noticed Robert Shea outside.

He leaned against the front of the car, clearly in a good mood.

"They're a match made in heaven!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three got into the car and headed straight to the victory celebration banquet.

Robert Shea held the victory celebration at the Kodak Theatre banquet hall.

This can be considered their first step towards success, and naturally it has a special significance.

A Lamborghini pulled up in front of the Kodak Theatre banquet hall.

Chen Yu and the other two got out of the car.

This time, it was a private celebration party organized by New Line Cinema, and no media reporters were invited.

The atmosphere will be more relaxed.

Chen Yu looked over.

It must be said that the entire banquet hall was decorated in a very grand manner.

It's clear that Robert Shea has gone all out.

As soon as I reached the banquet hall, I heard music coming from inside.

"Go in, my box office king."

Go forth and claim the glory that is yours alone.

Chen Yu couldn't help but rub his forehead; Robert Shea was being far too excited.

but--

He could understand Robert Shea's feelings.

A waiter nearby had already stepped forward and opened the door.

The moment Chen Yu stepped inside, countless fireworks and colorful confetti rained down from the sky.

It was accompanied by deafening cheers and applause.

“Ohhhhhh~~~”

"Chan, congratulations."

"Bruce Lee is a box office hit!"

Sylvester Stallone was standing at the very front, his large frame looking quite robust.

He doesn't look like a man in his sixties at all.

His voice was extremely enthusiastic, and it was clear that he was genuinely happy for Chen Yu.

"Thank you! Thank you everyone!"

Liu Yifei followed behind.

As expected, the celebration banquet was once again a gathering of big names.

Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Owen Wilson.

Many Hollywood stars gather here.

As for them today, it's all to congratulate Chen Yu!

With box office earnings exceeding $10 billion, it's worth it for them to do this.

“chan”.

"We've finally met again."

Owen Wilson hugged the person in front of him tightly.

The two had just collaborated on "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and Owen Wilson was naturally happy to see Chen Yu achieve such great success.

have to say.

Basically, any work that Chen Yu participated in is of high quality.

"a!"

"I knew that with your influence and popularity, this movie would be a must-see."

The two exchanged pleasantries.

By this time, the others had already gathered around.

It's worth noting that Chen Yu's latest work completely surpasses countless Hollywood blockbusters.

Given the extreme xenophobia in North America, the fact that he was able to achieve such good results is largely due to Chen Yu's personal influence, aside from the impact of this relatively minor IP.

He has long since become a benchmark for the whole world.

Standing beside Chen Yu, Liu Yifei could fully feel everyone's enthusiasm for him.

Their eyes were full of sincerity.

At this moment, Chen Yu earned everyone's respect.

Zou Wenhuai and Li An exchanged a smile; they were both happy for Chen Yu.

Seeing that everyone had finished offering their congratulations.

Stallone finally found an opportunity to come to Chen Yu's side.

After seeing the success of "Bruce Lee," Stallone became even more convinced of his idea.

No matter what method you use, you must get Chen Yu to agree to star in "The Expendables".

This is about connections!

Even if you just show your face, people will still buy tickets.

“chan”.

"Wishing 'Bruce Lee' both critical and commercial success!"

Chen Yu was so tired of saying thank you that he was almost numb.

He maintained a polite smile throughout; the foreigner was incredibly warm and welcoming.

"How about it?"

"What do you think of my suggestion from a couple of days ago?"

Stallone looked eager.

It is clear that he has a strong hope for this matter.

"I need to see the script before making a decision."

Actually.

Chen Yu was interested in the movie "The Expendables".

He hopes to work together to make this IP bigger.

In addition, the character Chen Long from "Invisible Spy" could be placed in the Expendables.

This is a dream collaboration.

Stallone was quite emotional.

"I've brought the script."

Since being invited to the celebration party, Stallone had been making preparations.

That's right, opportunity favors the prepared mind.

Since he wants to cooperate with Chen Yu, he must correct his attitude.

The rest of the people were already in the center of the banquet hall.

Foreigners express their emotions in an extremely enthusiastic way; some have already started dancing.

Accompanied by cheerful music, Chen Yu's mood was also soothed.

"Give!"

Stallone took the script out of his briefcase and handed it to Chen Yu.

This is only the first draft.

However, he made the adjustments carefully, knowing that Chen Yu was very strict in selecting scripts.

Generally speaking, bad scripts simply cannot catch his eye.

Not bad.

The plot is almost identical to that of my previous life.

As a film that brought together many martial arts superstars, the first "Expendables" movie achieved good results in its previous life.

Although the later installments did not meet the standards, it is undeniable that this series of IPs was once glorious.

"I have a suggestion."

Chen Yuhe was on the script, and Stallone's eyes lit up after hearing what the person in front of him said.

He naturally understood the meaning behind Chen Yu's words.

"You said."

"I want to include Chen Long's character from 'Invisible Spy'."

"what do you think?"

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei subconsciously turned her head to look at Sylvester Stallone.

It's important to know that people of Stallone's caliber generally dislike others interfering with their work.

Actually.

No one would modify their proudest work for any reason.

The person in front of Chen Yu would probably not agree with what he said.

Just as Liu Yifei was wondering how Stallone would respond, she saw that the person in front of her looked quite surprised.

“Of course.”

"I'd love to; Chen Long is a very charismatic character."

"Leave it to me, I'll go back and revise the script right away."

"I'll send it to you after I've revised it."

accepted?
Liu Yifei looked at Sylvester Stallone in front of her. This tough guy always gave people a feeling that strangers should not approach him.

The contrast was unexpected.

Not only did she not refuse Chen Yu's request, she also seemed quite happy.

Chen Yu nodded.

Stallone clearly showed great sincerity, so naturally he couldn't refuse.

As for the former...

He was incredibly excited and wished he could revise the script on the spot.

What a joke!
Chen Long!

Sylvester Stallone, the absolute protagonist of the Mission: Impossible and Bourne series, must be ecstatic to join The Expendables.

However, we definitely need to discuss the copyright issue thoroughly!

“Oh my god!”

"The Oscar nominations for this year are out."

I heard a gasp.

In an instant, everyone's attention was completely drawn to it.

The once noisy banquet hall fell silent.

Not only that, even the music stopped at the right time.

The atmosphere was filled with a mix of tension and anticipation, showing how much importance everyone placed on this year's Oscar nominations.

Suddenly, everyone's attention was focused on the Oscar nominations.

These Hollywood stars are absolutely eager to win the Oscar.

of course.

The Oscars are indeed dazzling.

Hollywood doesn't take this award lightly; winning it means money, fame, and everything else. Nobody dislikes it.

Chen Yu held a wine cup.

His gaze swept over Liu Yifei's phone screen.

"Better Days" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

"Wow~~~"

Liu Yifei exclaimed in surprise, which made her slightly agitated.

Chen Yu smiled as he looked at Liu Yifei in front of him.

Apart from Best Foreign Language Film, "Better Days" was not nominated for any of the other major awards.

He can completely understand this.

Mainland Chinese films are still at a disadvantage when they are released in Hollywood.

Whether it's cultural differences or narrative perspectives, there's still a wall separating us from Hollywood.

Think so.

Chen Yu raised his champagne glass and lightly clinked it against Liu Yifei's glass.

Making it to the Oscar finals and being nominated is already the highest recognition for a film.

Being shortlisted is the greatest compliment.

Only he and Liu Yifei could truly understand the joys and sorrows of their journey.

Raymond Chow and his colleagues naturally took notice of this year's Oscar nominations.

Silently observing everything before him, he solemnly said to Li An beside him, "Next year! Next year, we must make sure Brother Yu gets what he wants!"

Chen Yu naturally understood the meaning behind their words.

In fact, he also wanted to fulfill his ultimate dream through "Bruce Lee".

After this period of fermentation, it should be possible to achieve it.

Precisely.

This is not just a promise from Zou Wenhuai, but a goal they are striving for.

Those present had already seen the shortlist and naturally noticed that Chen Yu's previous work had been selected for Best Foreign Language Film.

For a moment, everyone gasped in surprise!
"Congratulations to Chan on the Oscar nomination for his film 'Better Days'."

"That's incredibly powerful."

Sylvester Stallone, holding a glass of champagne, walked towards where Chen Yu was.

"Then I wish 'Better Days' all the best in winning the grand prize!"

The people present offered their congratulations in a flurry of voices.

At this moment, they truly admired Chen Yu from the bottom of their hearts.

Well known.

For Chinese films to be nominated for and win an Oscar is an extremely difficult and challenging task.

It's not impossible, but the process will be very difficult.

There are multiple factors behind this.

The aesthetic systems, values, and cultural backgrounds of the judges are mostly based on the West.

So much so.

People don't really appreciate the subtle and reserved way of expressing themselves in the East.

That's why.

Very few Chinese films have themes that resonate with foreign audiences.

but--

Chen Yu did it.

Regardless, he embarked on his path to winning an Oscar with "Better Days".

Regarding this nomination.

That can already be considered a victory.

After all, standing out among numerous excellent films is no easy feat.

The guests then raised their glasses once again.

Let's raise a glass in celebration.

I am deeply happy for Chen Yu.

Today is definitely a day of double happiness for Chen Yu.

Both of his works will leave a significant mark on the history of cinema.

The congratulations were endless.

The celebration banquet lasted until the early hours of the morning, and the atmosphere was at its peak.

"It seems our leading man for today has had too much to drink."

Robert Shea smiled at Chen Yu, his eyes filled with admiration for the man before him.

Chen Yu was quite drunk.

Since we entered, countless people have come to offer us a toast.

Faced with everyone's kindness, I naturally couldn't refuse.

So much so that I kept drinking one cup after another.

"Today's celebration banquet has come to a perfect end. It's time for our leading man to go back and rest."

Those present were naturally reluctant to leave.

It was a rare opportunity to have a close conversation with this Grand Slam Best Actor winner.

However, there's plenty of time in the future.

They will have more opportunities to collaborate with Chen Yu.

Everyone dispersed.

Robert Shea arranged for someone to take Chen Yu and Liu Yifei home.

If it weren't for the fact that he had been drinking, he would have loved to deliver it himself.

“chan”.

"Perhaps you are my lucky star."

"If the opportunity arises, I hope we can collaborate again."

Chen Yu smiled slightly; he hadn't forgotten his own plans.

"Of course, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

He sat in the car with Liu Yifei.

As for Robert Shea, he lingered, watching Chen Yu and his group's car slowly drive away.

back home.

The two took a shower.

Chen Yu threw himself heavily onto the bed.

This time, I drank quite a lot, basically accepting everything offered.

But I am indeed happy today.

They have achieved their wish.

Liu Yifei sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her future husband with a smile in her eyes.

The latter had clearly entered a deep sleep.

He reached out and touched Chen Yu's eyebrows and eyes.

She witnessed her husband's capabilities once again.

same.

Whether it's the box office success of "Bruce Lee" or the Oscar nomination for "Better Days".

It was a victory for Chen Yu in itself!
do not care.

sleep!

***
the next day.

Chen Yu woke up early due to a hangover.

Yesterday's events are still vivid in my mind.

With so many people as witnesses, he stepped onto this insurmountable peak.

"Why did you wake up so early?"

Liu Yifei's hoarse voice reached my ears.

I stayed up very late last night scrolling through Rotten Tomatoes reviews, and I was in a state of extreme excitement.

So much so that now, it's as if all the yang energy has been completely depleted.

Chen Yu smiled and scooped the person up from the bed.

"It was a promise."

"After our North American trip, we took our family on vacation."

Oh?
Liu Yifei's eyes widened instantly.

"Today? Right now?"

Chen Yu reached out and ruffled Liu Yifei's hair.

He will definitely keep his promise to Liu Yifei.

During this period, both of them have been busy with work and have been constantly on the go.

You need to relax eventually.

"Go home first!"

"I can make some plans in the next couple of days."

At this point, Liu Yifei's interest was instantly ignited.

At this moment, I am no longer sleepy.

"What are you waiting for?"

The two quickly packed their luggage.

After speaking with Robert Shea on the phone, I went straight to the airport.

The situation in North America has come to an end.

Next, naturally, I need to go back and spend time with my family and loved ones! (End of Chapter)