Full-time actor

"The play is complete!"

"Our great director Chen has finished filming."

Jiang Wen shouted, and Liao Fan and his group had already swarmed around Chen Yu's location.

"Hu Wan, Hu Wan, you really screwed over us six in the play."

Liao Fan threw himself onto Chen Yu's back.

To be honest, after filming together for more than two months, we've already become like brothers.

People had very mixed feelings about Chen Yu, a mixture of respect, love, and a bit of fear.

After all, his status in the entertainment industry is at its zenith.

If it weren't for the filming of "Let the Bullets Fly," people of their current social class would have had absolutely no chance of interacting with Chen Yu.

"Let's go! Let's drink tonight!"

"We must have a good drink with our Brother Yu."

Chow Yun-fat and Ge You smiled as they looked at Chen Yu in front of them. This kid was indeed impressive.

"Brother Xiaoyu, let's drink until we drop tonight!"

The wrap party, exclusively for Chen Yu, was exceptionally lively.

All the main cast and crew members of the production team arrived, and everyone gathered together to toast and exchange drinks.

Overall, everyone was naturally reluctant to see Chen Yu finish filming.

"Brother Yu, I salute you."

Shao Bing raised his wine glass, and most of the people present had received guidance from Chen Yu.

Whenever filming got stuck, Chen Yu was always able to point out their problems.

I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future!

These words sounded sincere, and Shao Bing drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

The others also gathered around, and each of them spoke from the heart.

Jiang Wen remained seated.

His eyes were full of trust and gratitude as he looked at Chen Yu. Chen Yu was not only his ideal partner, but also the only confidant he felt truly connected with in the entertainment industry.

In Jiang Wen's view, Chen Yu would fully support whatever he did.

Chen Yu was involved in almost both of his comeback films, from "The Sun Also Rises" to "Let the Bullets Fly".

He didn't know what kind of success "Let the Bullets Fly" would achieve, but Chen Yu's company gave him something to look forward to.

all in all.

Jiang Wen's feelings toward Chen Yu were quite complex and she was highly dependent on him.

This trust and tacit understanding made him feel full respect and gratitude towards Chen Yu.

"Come on, brother."

"The success of this film is not solely due to my efforts as Jiang Wen."

Jiang Wen raised her wine glass, her eyes filled with eagerness as she looked at Chen Yu.

"Thanks, brother! You dared to put your money with me."

"I must raise a glass to you. Regardless of how this film turns out in the future, I admire your courage and vision."

Jiang Wen drank the wine in one gulp.

After spending this time together, everyone present had developed a deep bond.

Upon hearing those words, my eyes even welled up with tears.

"cheers!"

"I wish 'Let the Bullets Fly' great success, and I also hope that the filming of Director Chen's two movies goes smoothly!"

Everyone raised their glasses.

In this short period of time, they forged ahead for their respective dreams.

Even though we may go our separate ways after today, we will never forget the time we spent together.

Full of wine and food.

Chen Yu was already slightly drunk.

Today was a very fruitful day for him. Filming for "Let the Bullets Fly" has wrapped up, and the work to be done next is now largely clear.

The programs for the Spring Festival Gala, the filming of "The Clown" and "Mulan".

Besides.

There's another thing to deal with, and that's the release of "Aftershock".

The post-production work on this film has been completed. As China's first domestically produced film in IMAX format, and considering the impact of the earthquake at the time...

It can be said that it generated an extremely strong buzz at the time.

Chen Yu and Yang Lu had discussed it and originally planned to schedule "Tangshan Earthquake" for the day the disaster occurred, which was July 28.

After careful consideration, Chen Yu abandoned the idea.

July 28th was an extremely painful day for the people of Tangshan and the families of the victims.

If the film were to be released on that day, it would likely have the opposite effect and cause controversy in society.

and so.

Chen Yu decided to continue according to the timeline of his previous life.

The film "Aftershock" was released on July 22 and held its premiere in Tangshan on July 12 with 10,000 attendees.

This allows us to pay tribute in advance and avoid being accused of exploiting a disaster.

Jingle Bell--

Chen Yu's thoughts were interrupted, and when his gaze fell on the flashing nickname on his phone, a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

It's Liu Yifei.

The two had already arranged a time to have a long phone conversation.

When you're in a long-distance relationship, your biggest wish every day is to hear each other's voices.

"husband!"

Liu Yifei, in her thirties, is calm and composed, exuding a natural sense of strength.

As for Chen Yu, he encountered Liu Yifei, who was in her early twenties. Her pure and lively demeanor and playful charm made him happy just by hearing her voice.

"How are you? Are you tired today?"

The previous life.

Even before the release of "Mulan," Disney had been marketing its intensive training program.

In order to create a Mulan who truly embodies the strength and spirit of a warrior, Liu Yifei's training was comprehensive and high-intensity.

"Not tired!"

"Daily training is pretty much the same as usual, so easy!"

Liu Yifei sounded exceptionally relaxed on the other end of the phone, but only Chen Yu knew that even without intensive training, Liu Yifei's standards for herself were still ridiculously high.

She hopes to shed the labels attached to her through "Mulan".

Moreover, what she carries is not just her own dream, but the expectations of all Chinese people.

As a Chinese actress collaborating with Walt Disney for the first time, she needs to be at the top.

"Has today's filming wrapped up?"

Liu Yifei had been counting down the days for Chen Yu, and her biggest expectation was for the filming of "Let the Bullets Fly" to wrap up.

This way, Chen Yu will have a few days to rest.

Plus.

Chen Yu had told her that he would come to California to reunite with her as soon as filming of "Let the Bullets Fly" was finished.

"Filming has wrapped."

"However, Director Kim called me and said I might need to go to rehearsal."

As soon as these words came out.

The other person's tone was noticeably melancholy, but it quickly returned to normal.

"That's it-"

What programs are you planning to perform this Spring Festival?

Chen Yu just smiled and remained silent; almost every time he teased Liu Yifei, he found it strangely novel.

Let's sing a big chorus.

"I'll send you a demo in a bit, you can listen to it briefly."

A large chorus?
In the past, Chen Yu's programs were mostly focused on solo performances or duets.

This time, things are different from usual.

"it is good!"

After chatting for a couple more minutes, Liu Yifei reluctantly hung up the phone.

Chen Yu glanced at the time on his phone; thankfully, there was still time.

Shortly after hanging up with Liu Yifei, Chen Yu's phone rang again.

This time it's Nolan.

During Chen Yu's return to filming, the two maintained close contact. In general, the goal was to shorten the filming schedule for "Joker" as quickly as possible.

Hey! Honey.

"Everything is ready on my end, now I'm just waiting for your orders."

Nolan got straight to the point, without any of the usual pleasantries, which suited Chen Yu perfectly.

"I will be heading to Los Angeles in the next couple of days."

"But before that, there are other things to take care of."

Nolan understood.

He had waited a long time, so a few more days wouldn't make a difference.

Nolan was already very excited when the Joker project was first decided.

I can't even imagine the sensation this movie will cause when it's released.

In fact.

In the previous life, the film "Joker" was co-written and directed by Todd Phillips and others.

Chen Yu had some hesitation before.

But after thinking it over, it's still more appropriate for Nolan to direct with him.

"Wait for you!"

“I can’t wait to get this project started.”

Nolan's excited voice came through the phone, while Chen Yu naturally had his own thoughts.

Both Joker and Mulan were launched with the ultimate promise in mind.

This is the end.

Naturally, the time should be shortened.

Both the filming and post-production cycles can be completed as quickly as possible without any external interference.

His original intention was to conduct the filming after the Spring Festival.

But now that I think about it, since I have free time, I should naturally make use of it.

***
Walt Disney.

Liu Yifei had just finished a day of training, but her expression was somewhat forlorn as she looked at her phone.

Throughout the entire day, Chen Yu did not send her a single message, only informing her during their phone call last night that he would be participating in the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal today.

Liu Yifei knew she might be very busy, but she didn't expect that she would be so busy that she wouldn't even have time to send a message.

He couldn't help but sigh.

Liu Yifei subconsciously rubbed her slightly sore shoulders.

These past few days I've been practicing with swords and spears almost every day. After each training session, I feel completely exhausted.

buzzing-

When the phone rang, Liu Yifei sat up instantly on the bed.

"Honey! Are you done with your work?"

Almost without hesitation, Liu Yifei's voice came through the phone as soon as she pressed the answer button.

"Ah."

"The night is beautiful tonight."

The seemingly random sentence left Liu Yifei somewhat stunned.

As she looked up at the window, a full moon came into view.

For no apparent reason, Liu Yifei felt a little sad.

The full moon symbolizes reunion, but she and Chen Yu were separated by distance.

Upon reflection, both of them were striving for their dreams, so they naturally couldn't dwell on this moment of dejection.

"Yes, the moonlight is beautiful tonight."

Her gaze was fixed on the window, and just as she was concentrating, a pink firework suddenly exploded outside the window.

The sudden turn of events left her momentarily stunned.

"Yifei, Happy New Year."

The moment the voice came from the other end of the phone, Liu Yifei seemed to remember something and suddenly ran towards the French windows.

As soon as they could see, Chen Yu's figure barged straight in.

Countless points of light pierced the night sky, blooming at the highest point to create their most beautiful moment.

There was almost no hesitation.

Liu Yifei quickly ran downstairs, her mind completely blank throughout the entire process.

All she knew was that the man who could give her a sense of security had arrived.

boom--

Chen Yu caught Liu Yifei steadily as she crashed into him; Burbank in January is always cold.

But Liu Yifei felt a gentle spring breeze on her face at that moment.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

A muffled murmur came from Chen Yu's arms, where Liu Yifei huddled in a corner like a quail.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Chen Yu's waist, as if she were experiencing the reality of the moment.

Even though they hadn't been apart for very long, Liu Yifei still missed him.

For her, spending every day and night alone in her empty bed was even more unbearable than the endless training camp.

"Of course I wanted to give you a surprise."

"Happy New Year, my female general."

Chen Yu opened the gift box in his hand; inside was a custom-made brooch with a magnolia flower theme.

Prior to this, Chen Yu had already contacted Bulgari's brand representatives.

A special design was created using diamonds to create magnolia petals, with a gemstone outlining her name set in the stamen.

"Magnolia flower?"

Chen Yu nodded, then casually pulled the person in front of him into his arms again. The fireworks around them were still blooming brilliantly until they slowly faded away.

Liu Yifei had no time to dwell on the loneliness that followed the bloom.

Because at this moment, the person she cared about most arrived.

"Let's go back to the room first."

Chen Yu tightened his coat and then hugged Liu Yifei.

It wasn't until the warmth of the room enveloped her that Liu Yifei finally felt a sense of relief.

Under the light, Chen Yu's face appeared clearly before my eyes.

"It really feels like a dream."

Liu Yifei buried herself in Chen Yu's arms.

"This is truly a surprise."

"honey, I miss you so much."

Chen Yu patted Liu Yifei's head; he had anticipated her reaction before he arrived.

This little girl is at the age where she likes to cry.

Especially when the longing is overwhelming, it's impossible to control oneself.

Tears streamed down his face like beads from a broken string, quickly soaking Chen Yu's clothes.

Jason Reed and Nolan were both aware that Chen Yu would be coming.

To know.

Jason Reed was in considerable pain while concealing this news, trying his best not to reveal it in advance, but also constantly reporting Liu Yifei's condition to Chen Yu.

"Happy New Year, hubby."

Liu Yifei uttered these words in a muffled voice, and when she looked up again, tears were streaming down her delicate face.

She was crying so hard that her face was streaked with tears.

"Okay~"

"I'm here to keep you company."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei punched the man in front of her in the chest.

"You're lying to me!"

"You even said you were going to rehearse for the Spring Festival Gala, which made me think you were too busy to talk to me all day."

If Liu Yifei had known Chen Yu was coming, she would have rushed to the airport to wait for him immediately.

The gift box was placed in front of me again.

The exquisitely carved magnolia blossoms gleamed, just like the radiant Mulan of history.

Chen Yu believed it.

Liu Yifei can also prove it to the world—

She is one of a kind. (End of Chapter)