Full-time actor

Five years have passed in a flash.

The person who accompanied Chen Yu on his 25th birthday was still the same girl he was at 20.

"Honey, it's time to make a wish!"

Chen Yu's thoughts were interrupted, and when he looked up, Liu Yifei was staring at him expectantly.

The love in her eyes is so captivating.

"it is good."

The people present began to sing "Happy Birthday." Chen Yu looked at the flickering candles in front of him, and there was an extra little golden figure on the cake.

Obviously.

Liu Yifei always kept their agreement in mind.

Then make a wish—

They can win the Oscar soon and then marry the woman they love.

"Hu~~"

The candles were extinguished, and the lights in the room were turned on.

"Quickly! Quickly, let our birthday celebrant take a seat."

"Today we must properly savor the dishes prepared by Chef Sisi herself."

Liu Xiaodong arranged a somewhat chaotic situation.

Surrounded by the crowd, Liu Yifei and Chen Yu were pushed to the very center.

He wanted to give up the seat of honor to his grandparents, but Chen Peidong stopped him.

"Today is the birthday person's turn, and we don't have that many rules in our family."

"Eating and drinking well is the most important thing."

Seeing this, the rest of the people took their seats.

Five or six tables were completely occupied.

"Xiao Yu!"

"Quickly guess which dishes were made by Xixi today."

Shen Xiaoqin looked at her son. When Chen Yu made his wish, she also expressed her own wish.

She only hoped that her son could live a peaceful and carefree life.

To grow old together with the one you love.

This is her greatest hope.

In fact, you can tell the difference between Liu Yifei's dishes just by their color, aroma, and taste.

Chen Yu picked up a piece of braised pork, and his thoughts suddenly returned to that night five years ago.

The sweet and sour braised pork belly I remember is indeed a unique flavor.

Just thinking about Liu Yifei mistaking vinegar for soy sauce makes me feel incredibly cute.

"Xiao Chen, if you think the taste is off, spit it out as soon as possible."

"I can't make things difficult for myself like last time."

Liu Xiaoli was joking, but it made Liu Yifei, who was standing next to her, pout angrily.

"Mom~"

"Don't undermine me, my cooking skills are already very good."

Although I rarely cook, I still look at a lot of recipes, so it's not as outrageous as it was five years ago.

Chen Yu looked completely satisfied.

It must be said that Liu Yifei's cooking skills have indeed improved a lot.

At least for now, there's nothing wrong with it. It certainly can't compare to the level of a professional chef, but Liu Yifei can already cook home-style dishes with ease.

"how is it going?"

Liu Yifei looked over expectantly, and only after Chen Yu nodded did she look at Liu Xiaoli beside her with satisfaction.

At this moment.

The children around me came over one after another.

Under the adults' guidance, they wished the birthday person a happy birthday.

The whole scene was filled with joy and harmony.

Liu Yifei looked at her man; they had been together for seven years since they met.

People often talk about the seven-year itch.

After seven years of being together, a couple's feelings may gradually fade.

This situation doesn't seem to apply to her and Chen Yu; even after so long, she still loves the man in front of her.

same.

She also felt a deep love from Chen Yu.

"Madam, shall we have a drink?"

The wine glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound, and the longing in Liu Yifei's eyes became even more obvious.

The family is together in harmony and happiness.

It was a rare moment for everyone present.

"Xiao Chen—"

"Auntie toasts you."

Chen Yu quickly picked up his wine glass. No matter how grand his appearance was outside, he still had to respect his mother-in-law at home.

How can you expect her to offer you a toast on her own initiative?

Liu Xiaoli clearly didn't have that many thoughts in mind.

She raised her wine glass, clearly in a very good mood.

The smiles on his face became more frequent.

"Happy birthday to our Xiao Chen! May the tree of art grow evergreen and the flower of performance bloom forever."

"A new year."

"Your dream will definitely come true."

"Auntie hopes that you and Qianqian can be tolerant of each other, cherish each other, and walk steadily through life together."

After hearing his mother-in-law's blessing, Chen Yu immediately raised his wine glass.

"Thank you auntie."

"I will definitely do it, and I will treat her well."

This statement was not just a promise, but also Chen Yu's heartfelt aspiration.

From now on, and from now on.

He would often stay by Liu Yifei's side, after all, being able to meet and be with Liu Yifei was as if he had used up all the luck he had in his previous life.

Liu Yifei looked at the person in front of her with teary eyes.

It's a perfectly good day, yet they insist on saying these sentimental things.

Chen Yu ruffled Liu Yifei's hair and casually smeared the cream from the cake onto her face.

That's cream from the little golden statue.

Ultimately, this implies that they will surely get what they want next.

Compared to the joy of the crowd, Shen Xiaoqin sat in her seat and simply looked at her child.

once Upon a time.

The little guy who used to run around and play in the courtyard has grown into a grown-up.

It is enough to be a safe haven for everyone.

Chen Yu noticed his mother's gaze.

Over the years, Shen Xiaoqin has never interfered with any of his thoughts or opinions.

People often say that a child's birthday is a mother's day of suffering.

For Chen Yu, being able to be reborn, see his parents again, and continue pursuing the career he loves is a blessing.

With my loved one by my side, all of this combined makes me feel content.

Seeing Chen Yu slowly get up and walk towards Shen Xiaoqin's spot.

"Mom, you've suffered so much all these years."

Chen Yu hugged Shen Xiaoqin in front of him, feeling as if he were a child snuggling up to his mother.

It always gives us courage and perseverance.

Liu Yifei sniffed and finally snuggled up next to Liu Xiaoli.

She and Chen Yu had been together for so many years and were already used to a busy and hectic life.

Actually, the people I feel most sorry for are my family.

They are always the ones who miss them most when they are in a foreign land.

The entertainment industry is inherently chaotic, and every incident causes families to worry and fear.

Shen Xiaoqin secretly wiped away her tears.

He then patted Chen Yu on the shoulder.

"Silly son, today is your birthday, be happy."

"Mom doesn't wish for anything else, she just hopes that you can live a happy and carefree life and be with Qianqian."

Shen Xiaolan patted her older sister on the shoulder at that moment.

Shen Xiaolan could naturally understand her feelings. She had watched Chen Yu grow up since he was a child, so he was practically like her son.

They watched as their child became more and more successful.

Anyone would feel relieved and happy at first, followed by heartache.

Everyone took their seats again, and the atmosphere had reached its peak.

Everyone shouted in unison. To be precise, they were able to live such a life entirely thanks to Chen Yu.

Full of wine and food.

The family members all went back to their rooms to rest.

Liu Yifei and Chen Yu returned to the balcony of their room, where the starry sky seemed to be blessing them.

"I have a gift for you."

"Close your eyes first."

Seeing his girlfriend taking it so seriously, Chen Yu naturally obeyed.

The slight intoxication from the alcohol made him feel incredibly relaxed.

This kind of peaceful life may bring people a greater sense of satisfaction.

Closed his eyes slightly.

The warm breeze of July makes one feel the beauty even more.

"alright--"

Chen Yu slightly opened his eyes and noticed that Liu Yifei had already changed her clothes.

Compared to her playful and cute outfit just now, she now looks like she's packaged herself as a gift.

"Hehe, I'm your birthday present."

"Surprise or not!"

Chen Yu was both amused and exasperated, and casually pulled Liu Yifei into his arms.

For him.

Having Liu Yifei by his side at all times is the happiest thing in his life.

If it were in a previous life, I would have been told that I would be with Liu Yifei in the future.

He would definitely think it's a joke.

After all, it was a phoenix soaring in the sky, and in his previous life he had no chance to come into contact with it.

perhaps.

The big prize he didn't win when he was 40 was probably the result of using up all his luck in his past life to be with Liu Yifei in this life!

"Can I open my birthday present now?"

Chen Yu steadily held Liu Yifei back.

As soon as she finished speaking, a watch appeared in Liu Yifei's hand.

Chen Yu looked over.

The watch was engraved with the initials of the two people's English names, and Liu Yifei's expression was very serious.

"From now on, I will give you all my time and spend every minute and every second with you."

"Never leave each other."

This sentence is like a curse.

Chen Yu was completely immersed in it.

Liu Yifei placed the watch on Chen Yu's wrist, her expression quite pleased.

In her view, every little thing between the two of them will be a memory to cherish when they are old and gray.

"I also have a gift for you."

ha?
Chen Yu's words made Liu Yifei pause, after all, today was Chen Yu's birthday, and in principle, it was his home turf.

Why are you giving her gifts instead?
Furthermore, judging from her husband's reaction, he clearly didn't even remember his own birthday.

and so--

There is only one truth!
Chen Yu already had a gift to give her.

With this in mind, Liu Yifei's mood improved considerably.

She obediently followed Chen Yu into the room, wondering what good things Chen Yu had prepared for her this time.

However, seeing Chen Yu take out his computer...

This action, however, left Liu Yifei somewhat puzzled.

The gift was hidden in the computer?
Perhaps noticing Liu Yifei's questioning gaze, Chen Yu finally opened the script he had hastily written a few days earlier.

"Mulan?"

Liu Yifei looked puzzled, then suddenly remembered the question Chen Yu had asked her before.

Female general?
Was this script written for her?
At this moment, everything seemed to connect in an instant. No wonder he was acting mysteriously a while ago, locking himself in his study when he wasn't working.

original.

It was to write this script for her.

At this moment, all the memories had come together, the words spoken during their intimate moments, which Liu Yifei had initially thought were just a joke.

original.

Chen Yu always remembered.

And we are working towards that goal.

"Is this for me?"

Still unwilling to believe it, Chen Yu asked the question and pinched Liu Yifei's cheek.

The girl's skin was full of collagen, making it feel incredibly soft to the touch.

"Of course it's for you."

Liu Yifei moved the mouse; although it was only a first draft, the content was very detailed.

Just by looking at her, you can feel Mulan's bravery and valor.

The previous life.

The "Mulan" franchise, being a major IP, should have achieved even greater success.

However, it was delayed because of the foreigners.

at that time.

The entire creative core of the film was controlled by a Western team, to the point that their definition of beauty and grasp of rhythm came from their own fantasies about Eastern people.

Ultimately, this resulted in the inability to capture the essence of Eastern aesthetics.

Especially the logic of the narrative.

In the legendary stories of China, Mulan is portrayed as a figure of loyalty, courage, and fearlessness.

Ordinary people achieve heroism through willpower and perseverance.

However, Disney rewrote Mulan as a woman who awakened through divine power.

at this point.

Chen Yu made revisions.

The pandemic, in addition, led to the film's numerous failures.

Liu Yifei had already read through the script of "Mulan" once, and her eyes were filled with some hesitation.

This contains so many emotions.

She didn't know if she had the ability to handle the role.

After all, Mulan was a woman favored by heaven.

She doesn't seem to have reached that level of heroic, untamed spirit, boldness, and humor yet.

"I believe you!"

Chen Yu's words made Liu Yifei's heart seem to stop for a moment.

Her boyfriend always stands by her side unconditionally.

Chen Yu naturally knew what Liu Yifei was worried about; the role of Mulan was an extremely difficult one.

It is not an ordinary fictional character, but an entity that embodies the dual cultural imaginations of the East and the West.

If you mention the name Mulan, probably no one would be unfamiliar with her.

In her previous life, Liu Yifei was already 33 years old when she was vying for Mulan.

Her mindset was already stable at that time. Compared to now, when she's just over 20, she must be worried about not being able to portray this complex role.

Liu Yifei bit her lower lip lightly.

When he looked at the script in front of him again, it was as if he was weighing it.

Chen Yu already had a general plan in mind, and he would use all local personnel during the filming process.

Even the script must be firmly in their own hands.

This will prevent Disney from arbitrarily altering "Mulan".

Of course, all of this is still just his personal opinion at the moment.

After I finish my current work, I can find some time to fly to California to discuss this matter with Walt Disney.

Actually.

Even if Chen Yu were to launch this project on his own, its impact would certainly be undeniable.

but.

In his view, 1+1 is greater than 2.

The most successful model is for a local team to control the core creative rights and filming, while simultaneously engaging in distribution and commercial collaborations with global giants like Disney.

This way, we can take advantage of Disney's established distribution network, so why not?
after all--

Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei in front of him.

This is the most important step in making her independent on the world stage.

"Mulan" will surely allow Liu Yifei to fulfill their promise.

Liu Yifei's heart was pounding. To be honest, today's gift had given her a powerful shock.

At least in her view, this script was of extraordinary significance! (End of Chapter)