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“chan”.

"I don't know if this call has bothered you?"

"No, is there anything I can help you with, Mr. Jere?"

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Gil Gates explained the purpose of his call.

"First of all, congratulations to 'Better Days' for being nominated for Best Foreign Language Film."

"On behalf of the Academy, I formally invite you to this year's Academy Awards ceremony."

Let’s get straight to the point.

Jill Gates made no attempt to hide anything.

As the director of this awards ceremony, he naturally had to politely invite Chen Yu.

This kung fu superstar who played Bruce Lee has already become famous all over the world.

These days, even Hollywood stars have to curry favor with people like this, so they definitely need to maintain good relationships with them.

"The film 'Better Days' caused a great sensation around the world."

"Welcome to the Academy Awards."

Chen Yu held the phone.

His expression was calm; Yang Lu had already told him this news.

Although it was only nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, it is already a significant improvement for the Oscars in this day and age.

Liu Yifei was still in a daze.

Upon hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, I couldn't help but prick up my ears and look over.

Her beautiful eyes were wide open.

“Yes, Mr. Jill.”

"It is an honor to attend the Oscars, and I am grateful for the Academy's recognition and invitation."

A hearty laugh came from Gil Gates's end.

The important matters have been announced, and what follows can be considered private time.

"I went to the cinema to see your 'Bruce Lee'."

"The action scenes were really cool."

"I believe this work will definitely double your career."

Chen Yu chuckled softly.

"Lend your auspicious words."

After discussing some details, the two hung up the phone.

When I looked at Liu Yifei again, her big eyes were blinking hard.

"Oscar?"

In response to Liu Yifei's question, Chen Yu grinned and said, "Better Days is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film!"

"We have to go to the awards ceremony!"

"It seems that this wonderful journey is coming to an end."

Liu Yifei was already incredibly excited. She had been having a blast during this time, completely like a wild horse let loose.

Now it's time to get down to business.

"of course."

"The holiday is over, it's time for us to get back to work."

Liu Yifei threw herself into Chen Yu's arms.

For her, happiness lay in Chen Yu's presence.

"Next time when I'm done with work."

"We can have another long weekend!"

This can be considered a little agreement between the two of them.

Okay, I can't wait!

Liu Yifei rarely showed such a cute, girlish expression.

At this moment, Chen Yu went to the balcony and started making a phone call to Yang Lu.

During this period, whether it was the box office, the promotion of "Bruce Lee", or the project approval and pre-production work of "Aftershock" all took place.

This has basically kept Yang Lu extremely busy and overwhelmed.

Even amidst the excitement of achieving the best box office results, Yang Lu did not disturb Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

After being busy for so long, he finally had a few days to relax, so he certainly couldn't do anything to spoil the mood.

So much so that——

Yang Lu was somewhat puzzled when she received Chen Yu's call.

After all, at this time, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei shouldn't be strolling on a romantic beach.

How could I possibly have time to call him?

"Brother Yu? What are your orders?"

"Yifei and I are preparing to attend the Oscars, so I called specifically to ask about the progress of our work recently."

Yang Lu suspended her work.

Reporting information certainly cannot be done while multitasking.

"The North American box office has now officially surpassed $3.8 million, and I think it will eventually exceed $4 million without much trouble."

"As for the domestic situation..."

"Currently it's 21 billion, which is roughly 3 million US dollars."

"The other Asian countries combined also have $3 million."

"Europe's figure is 3.2 million."

As Yang Lu looked at the data in front of her, her tone grew increasingly enthusiastic with each word she spoke.

Bruce Lee's global box office has officially surpassed 14 billion US dollars!
It's definitely a global sensation.

It has already surpassed all other films.

In Yang Lu's view, acquiring 15 billion yuan would be a piece of cake.

After reviewing the detailed data over the past few days, Yang Lu became even more certain.

After all, the box office is still rising.

It has an unstoppable trend.

After hearing the detailed data, Chen Yu still felt somewhat impressed.

15 billion US dollars!
Bruce Lee has caused such a phenomenal sensation and cultural resonance.

To know.

According to current data rankings on the website, Bruce Lee has clearly surpassed countless classic and legendary works.

With a box office of over 14 billion, it directly ranks second on the all-time global box office chart.

As for before "Bruce Lee".

All that's left is James Cameron's unsinkable giant ship—Titanic.

This movie has created a legend of 21 billion.

It looked exactly like a bright moon, hanging in the sky.

The fact that "Bruce Lee" was able to surpass a host of other works speaks volumes about its strength. This is not just the success of a single film, but a symbol of cultural export that has swept the globe.

"..."

Yang Lu continued talking non-stop on the other end of the phone.

It seems that "Bruce Lee" is more than just a success.

The situation I encountered in the Middle East during this period alone is enough for everyone to witness a miracle.

Liu Yifei was also searching for recent news. The two of them had deliberately avoided talking about work, let alone reading the news, during their trip these past few days!
Now that she's abroad and has access to her phone, she's realized just how terrifying the Bruce Lee phenomenon is.

Both domestically and internationally, people are talking about this masterpiece.

"The Unrepeatable Kung Fu Film: Bruce Lee Surpasses $14 Billion at the Global Box Office!"

Chen Yu: The Perfect Successor to the Spirit of Bruce Lee

The phenomenal blockbuster film, *Bruce Lee*, grossed $14 billion worldwide, debuting as the second highest-grossing film of all time!

The King of Kung Fu Returns! Bruce Lee Sweeps Global Box Office, a Masterpiece That Will Go Down in Film History.

Liu Yifei read the headline from the internet.

At this moment, Chen Yu's radiance had already enveloped him.

This is simply an unprecedented event in the film industry.

A hugely popular work will inevitably cause turmoil in the entire entertainment industry.

"The ratings on major websites are almost all above 9.0, which shows that everyone really likes the film 'Bruce Lee'."

It has received ratings of 9.0 or higher across the entire internet.

This is a phenomenon that no other film has ever achieved so far.

Actually.

When they went out for fun, the young people of different skin colors they encountered were basically all imitating Bruce Lee's signature moves.

this moment.

It was a complementary relationship between Chen Yu and Bruce Lee.

Let the philosophy of martial arts be promoted around the world again.

As for the name Chen Yu, it will transform into an international superstar with global appeal.

The entertainment weekly's report shows that everyone now unconditionally favors Chen Yu.

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's name, Chen Yu smiled faintly. This was the prosperous era he had long desired.

It's not just about one country standing out; through the cultural transmission of "Bruce Lee," Chinese films will enter Hollywood earlier in the future.

This is like a cultural nuclear bomb.

This directly accelerated the process, ensuring that Chinese films will never be marginalized again.

A strong cultural breakthrough will give Chinese films a more confident voice.

Netizens were also discussing it animatedly.

Whether it's "Better Days" from a while ago, or "Bruce Lee" which just broke 14 billion yuan at the box office shortly after its release.

Chen Yu demonstrated his abilities to everyone.

"As expected, legends never end. Both Bruce Lee and Chen Yu are international superstars who have contributed to the export of Chinese culture."

"Is there any hope of breaking into first place?"

"Brother Yu has once again shown the world the true essence of Chinese Kung Fu."

"That's 14 billion US dollars! He's a role model for us all."

"Stop looking, let's get ready to go home!"

Chen Yu gave Liu Yifei a gentle pat on the head, and the two of them then began to pack up and prepare for departure.

***
February 24, 2008, Los Angeles.

The 80th Academy Awards ceremony has been postponed.

The Oscars were cancelled due to a major actors' strike, but they were luckier than the Golden Globes, as at least they were still able to be held.

Three days ago, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei had already arrived in Los Angeles again.

When the Bugatti Veyron arrived at the Kodak Theatre, the red carpet was already lined with audiences.

Media reporters flocked to the scene.

Everyone is looking forward to today's guests.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei had already had their makeup and styling done at home by a professional team.

Liu Yifei was wearing a haute couture pink evening gown.

She is elegant yet sexy.

She took Chen Yu's arm and led him to the preparation area, a place where the audience could not see them and where they could rest and touch up their makeup.

As the two entered, they attracted the attention of the celebrities in the rest area.

Upon seeing Chen Yu's appearance, everyone's expressions instantly lit up with joy.

It's worth noting that the movie "Bruce Lee," which has been showing in theaters recently, has already become a huge hit.

Chen Yu is now the face of a superstar.

The current attitude towards him across the internet is enough to tell the story.

"Hey!"

A familiar and magnetic voice came from not far away.

Chen Yu looked up and saw Tom Hanks walking towards him.

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

As an actor who has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice in a row, Tom Hanks has long transcended the status of a star.

He is now an iconic figure in Hollywood film culture.

Standing beside Chen Yu, Liu Yifei couldn't help but open her almond-shaped eyes slightly. Even though she was used to seeing big scenes, she was still very excited when she saw this giant of the film industry.

"It's Tom Hanks."

You should know that the person in front of you is a prominent figure in Hollywood.

He achieved the legendary feat of winning the Best Actor Oscar back-to-back for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump".

His name has long been closely associated with the glorious era of Hollywood.

"Hanks, it's a pleasure to meet you."

The two hugged each other tightly.

At this moment, it was a moment of mutual appreciation between kindred spirits.

After you become famous, everyone around you is a good person.

Liu Yifei looked around.

Seeing this, other international superstars have also moved closer.

Helen Mirren, George Clooney, Denzel Washington... it's a star-studded lineup right now.

Putting everything else aside, these are all Oscar winners for Best Actor and Best Actress.

The works she has starred in are popular all over the world.

After seeing Tom Hanks and Chen Yu separate, Helen Mirren went straight to greet them.

"Chan, your 'Bruce Lee' inspired me to learn kung fu for a time."

"I finally have the honor of meeting you."

Even at the age of 62, Helen Mirren still exudes a charm unlike that of her peers.

This national treasure-level actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.

She won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival twice, for her roles in "The Grudge" and "Crazy King George".

Due to her outstanding acting skills, she was directly hailed as a queen specialist.

It can be said that Helen Mirren's career is a legend of constantly breaking through her own limitations and refusing to be defined.

but--

The fact that these international superstars took the initiative to greet Chen Yu is enough to prove that he has long earned the unreserved respect and recognition of the core circle of Hollywood.

Last year or even the year before, although he was very famous, few people would greet him when he attended events like the Oscars.

But now, the emergence of "Bruce Lee" has led the global entertainment industry to extend olive branches to him.

This is where Chen Yu's value and charm lie.

He possesses a powerful cultural penetrating force that transcends national borders.

To be precise, Chen Yu ushered in a golden age.

"I'm really looking forward to working with you, even though I can't play as well as I used to."

Helen Mirren's words made everyone laugh.

However, everyone has a completely admiring attitude towards this Oscar-winning actress.

"Chan, let's take a picture together."

Martin Scorsese was the first to make a gesture, which prompted the Oscar-winning director to set aside his pride and take a photo with him.

This is enough to prove Chen Yu's current influence in Hollywood.

Everyone was naturally delighted upon hearing this.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei did not refuse.

Everyone stepped forward to take photos, as they wouldn't miss the opportunity to interact with Chen Yu.

As for now.

Reporters from various media outlets nearby were busy snapping photos of the scene.

The sound of camera shutters clicking was constant.

In particular, Tomato.com, as the leading media platform in China, has dispatched an elite team this time.

To know.

Tomato.com is now the largest video website in China.

"Dear viewers, we are now on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre. As you can see, top international stars such as Tom Hanks are exchanging ideas and taking photos with our kung fu superstar Chen Yu!"

The distance is a bit far.

Although it wasn't possible to see the situation clearly, it still drove the viewers watching in real time wild.

"Oh my god! Tom Hanks."

"My God! Our Brother Yu is so popular!"

"Even Brother Long doesn't seem to receive this kind of treatment."

"Brother Yu took Bruce Lee to the world and let everyone see our Chinese Kung Fu."

"This is awesome! This is a shining moment for Chinese filmmakers!"

"Wow, our Brother Yu is incredibly powerful now! So many Hollywood stars are taking photos with him!"

Netizens were discussing it animatedly.

At this moment, millions of users on Tomato.com are witnessing this epic moment.

Check-in is complete.

Everyone was clearly satisfied.

As for Martin Scorsese, who had just suggested taking a group photo, he came back to Chen Yu's side after everyone had left.

"Chan, how about we collaborate?"

"I believe that with our combined abilities, we will definitely be able to create a top-notch production."

Chen Yu wore a polite smile.

"Next time definitely!"

As the conversation between the two ended, the host's voice could be heard from the red carpet.

"The most exciting moment is about to arrive."

"Tonight, many powerful stars will compete for the highest honor in the film industry."

"—Oscar!"

Upon hearing the host's voice, Liu Yifei subconsciously looked at Chen Yu beside her!
This must be their biggest obsession! (End of Chapter)