Full-time actor

Set aside the information of the actors you value most.

Liu Yifei continued with her work.

As for what comes next—

What appeared in front of Liu Yifei was Professor Chen Daoming's information.

Upon seeing this name, Liu Yifei smiled knowingly.

This respected and established actor has long been recognized for his professional standing and audience reputation.

Just mentioning him.

People will then think of Emperor Kangxi from "Kangxi Dynasty" and Fang Hongjian from "Fortress Besieged".

Over the years, they have accumulated countless classic works.

For Liu Yifei, Chen Daoming is definitely a landmark figure in the entertainment industry.

Liu Yifei continued to select them one by one.

Finally, we selected a few relatively suitable candidates, whose resumes and acting skills are also quite impressive.

I organized all the materials and sent them directly to Chen Yu via email.

Next, they just waited for Chen Yu to finalize the roles. Liu Yifei stretched and yawned. It was already nightfall, and time seemed to fly by when she was busy.

Jingle Bell--

The moment the phone rang, Liu Yifei's mood brightened.

"Honey, are you done with your work over there?"

"What brings you to call me?"

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's coquettish voice, Chen Yu laughed on the other end of the phone.

"I just saw the email you sent, and I was thinking of calling you to talk about it."

"I'm not here this time, so thank you for your help with casting."

Liu Yifei sniffed, not because the casting process was particularly difficult, but entirely because she was completing the task independently from Chen Yu.

She is not afraid of being tired.

Upon hearing those words, the longing I had felt over the past few days suddenly burst forth.

Forcing herself not to let Chen Yu notice anything amiss, Liu Yifei cleared her throat before preparing to ask about the casting.

"So, are there any actors you're particularly satisfied with?"

Chen Yu replied directly that after seeing the cast list selected by Liu Yifei, he had basically finalized the choices.

"Yongmei plays the lead role, portraying our mother."

Wang Jingchun plays the father.

Liu Yifei was a little puzzled by Chen Yu's choice, since she personally felt that Chen Jin was more suitable than Yu Yongmei.

After all, Chen Jin had played many roles of this type before, so she was very familiar with it.

However, Liu Yifei did not express her opinion.

Chen Yu certainly had his own considerations in this regard.

Little did they know, in Chen Yu's view...

These two will definitely be top contenders at the Berlin Film Festival in the future.

They each won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards.

Their acting skills and abilities are beyond doubt. It can be said that as long as they stand in front of the camera, their performances are absolutely top-notch.

"also."

"It's Professor Chen Daoming and Professor Chen Jin; they can also be successfully assigned to the group."

Liu Yifei nodded.

As for the casting of the young male and female leads, Chen Yu chose the same ones as in his previous life.

After all, the original intention of this film was to help people avoid earthquakes, and it was not intended to win any major awards.

However, this lineup might bring some unexpected surprises.

The two chatted on the phone for a while longer, but Chen Yu was indeed busier, so Liu Yifei naturally couldn't bother him too much.

She had already completed her chosen task, and now she could only go home alone.

The two hung up the phone, and just as Chen Yu was about to continue with the post-production work, the phone rang again.

At this time? Who would contact him?

I instinctively picked up my phone and then noticed the name flashing on the screen.

Nolan.

My fingertip swiped across the answer button.

Nolan's voice came through the microphone.

"Chan, the production of The Dark Knight is in its later stages, and we may need you to come to the United States to do the voice acting next."

I suppose Nolan made the call because of this.

"can."

"I'll wrap up my work here and then fly to Los Angeles this weekend."

With Chen Yu's response, Nolan's mood clearly improved.

"The English version has already had an internal screening, and the response has been particularly enthusiastic, especially for your Joker role, which has received unanimous praise."

"Your role is definitely Oscar contender."

When Nolan mentioned this, his tone was filled with barely concealed excitement and enthusiasm.

Chen Yu looked out the window.

A light snow has started to fall outside. I wonder what the weather is like in the capital city right now?
I wonder if his wife has arrived home yet?
Nolan's voice continued, filled with absolute certainty.

"It's a pity he's a supporting male character."

"But it doesn't matter, I've heard some very important news recently."

"Warner executives have seen the sample footage and are already seriously discussing developing a Joker standalone film."

"If this news is true, I think you have a good chance."

It's important to know that Nolan had a very high opinion of Chen Yu.

Putting everything else aside, their collaboration at the time was enough to demonstrate Chen Yu's explosive acting skills.

Especially during this period, the world is probably paying attention to Chen Yu's works.

anyway.

If Warner Bros. has this idea, he will definitely push Chen Yu to the top.

The two chatted for a while longer.

They had been busy with work for a while and hadn't had much interaction, so much so that Nolan lost track of time after making the call.

After what seemed like an eternity, there was a pause on the other end of the phone.

It seemed someone was exchanging a few words with Nolan in a low voice, and a moment later Nolan's voice came through again.

"I have some things to take care of here, so I'll wait for you."

Chen Yu responded and, without any delay, dialed Liu Yifei's number again.

Liu Yifei has just arrived home.

She went straight back to her room without having dinner, probably because she had gotten used to Chen Yu's company.

Especially recently, the two were inseparable.

Whether filming, attending events, or traveling, they were never apart.

This has caused Liu Yifei to feel somewhat down right now.

Chen Yu's call again clearly cheered her up.

"What's wrong? Didn't you just hang up the phone?"

"You've already missed me?"

Hearing Liu Yifei's teasing on the other end of the line, Chen Yu chuckled softly.

"Sissi, I just received a call from Nolan."

"The Dark Knight is already in post-production. I might fly to Los Angeles this weekend to do some additional voice recordings."

what?
Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment after hearing Chen Yu's words.

However, she quickly realized that Chen Yu meant he couldn't come back for the weekend.

"As for casting, you can make that decision yourself."

"I trust your judgment."

Next came the actor auditions.

Chen Yu had originally planned to rush back, but he was suddenly informed that he had work to deal with, so he naturally couldn't delay.

This way.

The responsibility of casting fell squarely on Liu Yifei's shoulders. There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time.

So much so that Chen Yu thought Liu Yifei had already hung up the phone, and only when he looked over did he realize that the call was still connected.

It seems the child is completely stunned.

"All right!"

After a long while, Liu Yifei's voice finally came from the other end of the phone.

She had thought Chen Yu would return soon, and her hopes were dashed, so she must have been quite sad.

However, they were both working hard and couldn't afford to be a burden to each other.

"Do not worry."

"I'm confident I can handle the casting! You can go to Los Angeles without worry."

"I'm waiting for you to come back!"

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's words, Chen Yu suddenly felt a strange emotion.

Sure enough, once the phone call started, I didn't want to hang up.

The two chatted until late at night, until Liu Yifei took the initiative to speak, since her work was finished, but Chen Yu still had many things to deal with.

After reluctantly hanging up, Liu Yifei slapped her face hard.

"come on! Come on!"

"I believe you can do it."

No matter what, we can't let Chen Yu worry.

Liu Xiaoli walked in carrying a glass of milk. When she saw her daughter looking listless, she couldn't help but smile.

"You just spoke to Xiao Chen on the phone?"

Liu Yifei nodded and then leaned against Liu Xiaoli's chest.

The latter placed the milk on the bedside table and gently stroked Liu Yifei's hair.

"Silly child, your voice sounds listless."

"You two used to be inseparable, but now that you're far apart, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Liu Yifei did not respond.

She seemed somewhat dejected, perhaps because after a long day of work, Chen Yu was no longer there to keep her company.

"You are all focused on your own careers right now. Being a good producer and choosing the right roles are the most important things you need to do right now."

"As for Xiao Chen, he certainly has his own work to take care of."

"By the time he finishes his work, your work will be mostly sorted out. Wouldn't that be the best scenario?"

Liu Yifei looked up at her mother.

That's right.

True feelings are never about distance.

Although she still felt empty inside, her mood improved significantly after listening to Liu Xiaoli's advice.

Once she finishes handling the preparations for filming "Aftershock," Chen Yu will be able to relax a bit when he returns.

Both of them should aim for higher ground.

Instead of worrying about gains and losses in the short term.

"Got it, Mom."

"I will adjust my mindset."

She certainly can't afford to have any emotional burden during the upcoming casting auditions.

Liu Xiaoli patted Liu Yifei's head and then left the room.

As for the other side——

The Olympics are in full swing, and the final program has been determined.

This is an extremely important step, not only important but also of special significance.

You must be more careful when making your choices!
***
Headquarters of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games.

Zhang Yimou and the leadership of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games gathered in the conference room.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber, including that of Chairman Liu Qi, Vice Chairman Chen Zhili, and Executive Chairman Liu Peng.

Everyone participates in the final review and decision-making process.

Each person had a list of all the programs to be selected.

"The programs 'We Are All One Family' and 'Hong Kong, the City of Horse Racing' have been approved."

After all, these are performances from Taiwan and Hong Kong, which not only showcase the local customs and regional characteristics but also promote kinship between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

"The Inner Mongolia equestrian team looks pretty good."

Liu Qi spoke first, drawing everyone's attention to the large screen in front of them.

in the screen.

These 50 BMWs came from Inner Mongolia.

At this moment, they are galloping to the rhythm of "Ten Thousand Horses Galloping," and as the sound of drums and flutes begins, the herd of horses automatically splits into eight columns.

Such a pace is truly admirable.

"There will be a large number of people at the venue, and there will definitely be many uncontrollable factors."

"If the horse is startled, it is very likely to have a stress reaction."

There are definitely many factors to consider when selecting programs.

If any problems arise during this process, the entire Olympics could be affected.

The special effects consultant standing nearby nodded.

"Such a movement trajectory may be difficult to control."

The rest of the people present remained silent. Finally, Zhang Yimou spoke up: "This is a warhorse team sent by the Inner Mongolia Military Region. The herdsmen have trained them for five years, so there won't be any problems."

As soon as these words came out.

The tense atmosphere finally eased somewhat.

They weren't deliberately nitpicking; after all, they wanted to ensure everything was perfect no matter what.

"Then let's put 'Ten Thousand Horses Galloping' in the second part."

Liu Qi passed this test. He was also amazed by the performance of the warhorses, and he felt he had to participate in this program.

This is not a performance, but the heartbeat of China.

"I personally like the Tai Chi program."

Zhang Yimou expressed his opinion.

"I believe that Tai Chi can perfectly interpret the Chinese value of the unity of heaven and man."

"Through this artistic conception, more people can see it."

"This is not just a Chinese martial art, but also an expression that opens a door for foreign friends to understand the core of Chinese culture and philosophical knowledge."

After hearing Zhang Yimou's words, everyone present immediately made up their minds and decided to include Tai Chi in the program.

"As for what follows, that's the most important part – the golden time slot of the opening ceremony."

It was also the last program.

The golden eight minutes.

"The last program needs a plan that can attract global attention."

"I have an idea."

"Chen Yu".

Upon hearing this name, Liu Qi looked up.

He was very familiar with him, of course; his son had recently become obsessed with him and regarded Chen Yu as his idol.

A man who has the whole world talking about Chinese Kung Fu.

"Chen Yu is currently very popular. Since the release of Bruce Lee, the film has generated a global cultural phenomenon, which will definitely create a great sensation at the Olympics."

"Chen Yu will be the lead singer, performing 'Descendants of the Dragon' and also showcasing kung fu."

"With Chen Yu's popularity, this show will definitely be very eye-catching."

After Zhang Yimou finished speaking, he glanced at everyone present.

Almost without a word, everyone present agreed.

Everyone knows Chen Yu's abilities.

To date, no one in the entire entertainment industry, or even in China, can match his influence.

Letting him do it is definitely the most conservative approach.

Their only concern now is whether Chen Yu has the time.
After all, Chen Yu is practically a role model in the entertainment industry.

According to Zhang Yimou, they've practically worked year-round without a break! (End of Chapter)