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"Hey ha—"

Liu Yifei swung the long spear in her hand, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.

Large beads of sweat rolled down her face, but they did not stop her from doing what she was doing.

Every move he made exuded a heroic and dashing air.

"Yifei, take a rest."

Gong Li's voice came from behind her. Liu Yifei stopped what she was doing and casually wiped the sweat from her face.

"Hi! Crystal."

"We'll be having a media interview soon, so you can quickly get ready."

This situation is not unfamiliar to everyone.

Basically, it's for follow-up reporting during the film's promotional period.

It's simply about creating an image of someone who is hardworking and dedicated by focusing on the process of rigorous training.

Liu Yifei nodded.

Everything was for the sake of the movie, so she naturally wouldn't make any excuses.

Just then, the phone rang.

Under Gong Li's gaze, Liu Yifei's expression clearly brightened, which meant that Chen Yu had called.

as predicted.

After Liu Yifei answered the call, Chen Yu's voice came from the other end of the line.

To be honest, Gong Li was a little envious of Liu Yifei, who had a strong person protecting her throughout the whole process.

"Hmph~"

"If I find out, you're dead."

Liu Yifei pretended to threaten her, and the two of them usually bickered on the phone.

How's your singing practice going?

Perhaps not expecting Chen Yu to suddenly change the subject, Liu Yifei paused for a moment before responding.

"Leave it to me, you can rest assured."

The song that was chosen for this year's Spring Festival Gala was already reviewed by Liu Yifei by Chen Yu on New Year's Eve.

Compared to the previous songs, this one is both powerful and tender.

However, in terms of symbolism alone, it is indeed more suitable for the Spring Festival Gala.

"So, should we still try to go back before the sixth rehearsal?"

The Spring Festival Gala rehearsals follow their own set pattern, with the final rehearsal being the official one before the live broadcast on New Year's Eve.

All the celebrities and actors need to be present, and guests on the show need to wear makeup, in strict accordance with live broadcast standards.

"Ah."

"Director Jin has made all the arrangements; we can go back on February 10th."

Liu Yifei, holding her phone, nodded subconsciously.

All told, it's been less than a month.

During the intensive training, she had long lost her sense of time and suddenly realized that a month and a half of training had already passed.

Overall, skills in all aspects have been improved.

Now, Liu Yifei can easily handle any situation, whether it's physical fitness, martial arts, swordsmanship, or combat.

The thought of the two of them being able to go home and reunite on February 10th filled Liu Yifei with immense joy.

"Then let's call again tonight. I have an interview to do later."

Chen Yu responded, and the two returned to their respective careers.

Liu Yifei tidied her hair and didn't wear much makeup.

Even without makeup, her natural charm and charisma are undeniable.

Guided by staff, Liu Yifei arrived at the interview room specially set up by the production team.

The media reporters from Global Times were particularly amazed when they noticed Liu Yifei's appearance.

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

Liu Yifei nodded slightly, her sweet smile perfectly timed.

Hello, it's nice to meet you.

This in-depth one-on-one interview undoubtedly demonstrates the high importance that Chinese official media places on this globally significant cultural film.

The two sat down on the sofa.

This is the end.

The interview officially began.

"Yifei, after months of closed training, what do you think is the biggest change in you? Did you ever think about giving up?"

Liu Yifei pondered for a moment.

“I have been training for a month and a half, which is very helpful for me in playing Mulan.”

"From basic weapon use to rolling around, flexibility, strength, and explosiveness have all been greatly improved."

"Physical training is very important for this film, and we need to be able to adjust our training routine."

"I never thought of giving up."

“I have never felt that the training camp was a pressure for me. It is an honor to be able to play a heroine like Mulan.”

Liu Yifei's answer can be described as very sincere.

This is not true.

Mulan's loyalty and bravery truly resonate with people.

As a figure with global cultural significance, Liu Yifei needs to think about how to better portray her every day.

Do you think you have anything in common with Mulan?

"I think it's courage."

Even when faced with challenges, we still choose to forge ahead.

Liu Yifei nodded seriously. When Chen Yu told her that he was going to film Mulan, she had already begun to learn about it in all aspects.

To delve deeper into the world of Mulan.

In her opinion.

Mulan also valued her family responsibilities. The reason she joined the army in place of her father was because of the love and responsibility in her heart.

The interview is still ongoing.

When asked by reporters, Liu Yifei answered fluently.

***
Chen Yu had just hung up the phone with Liu Yifei when his phone rang again.

This time, it was Jiang Wen.

Adhering to the principle that one should not visit a temple without a reason, Chen Yu could roughly guess that Jiang Wen must have something to say when she called this time.

"Haha, Director Chen."

as predicted.

Whenever Jiang Wen shows that kind of smile, it basically means something bad is about to happen.

"what happened?"

Faced with Chen Yu's question, Jiang Wen no longer beat around the bush.

"I have an idea, what do you think of it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu raised an eyebrow.

"tell me the story."

"I'm thinking of bringing 'Let the Bullets Fly' to Cannes."

What?

After hearing Jiang Wen's words, Chen Yu was visibly stunned for a moment, but quickly realized the meaning behind the words on the other end of the phone.

"To promote?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's reply, Jiang Wen shouted something on the other end.

"It has to be my brother, he really understands immediately."

Chen Yu quickly understood Jiang Wen's intention: since "Let the Bullets Fly" was not yet finished in post-production, it was naturally impossible for it to participate in the Cannes Film Festival competition.

but--

If they use the Cannes Film Festival as a gimmick to launch a promotional campaign and screen the first trailer, that's a different story.

The reason for doing this is simple: to market the copyrights to film distributors worldwide.

They used Cannes, the world's largest film market, to conduct pre-sales.

have to say.

Jiang Wen is indeed extremely intelligent.

In his previous life, he did the same thing, even recouping half of the production costs before the film was even released.

What do you think?

Everything can be discussed.

Furthermore, Chen Yu was an investor and a major actor in "Let the Bullets Fly".

Regardless of the circumstances, Jiang Wen would definitely have to give him face. Putting everything else aside, Jiang Wen did indeed value Chen Yu more and always listened to his opinions.

"I think it's an opportunity."

"Then we'll just hold a 'Bullet Night' event and let people all over the world participate."

Chen Yu's words immediately drew applause from Jiang Wen.

"That's it!"

"That's why we're such good friends; we're on the same page."

"This time I'm going to let the bullets fly for a while and let the whole world see how powerful we two brothers are."

Jiang Wen became more and more excited as she spoke.

As a result, his voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"Isn't that right—"

Jiang Wen paused, and Chen Yu was once again fully aware of the sudden situation.

If I remember correctly, in her previous life, Jiang Wen chartered a private jet to fly directly to Cannes for publicity.

The pre-launch promotional activities were especially extravagant.

Apart from a large portion being provided by sponsors, the rest was almost entirely covered by investors.

"There's no need to worry about funding."

"You can contact Yang Lu directly when the time comes."

These words clearly struck a chord with Jiang Wen.

"Mr. Chen is so generous!"

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you get your money's worth this time!"

have to say.

Jiang Wen always maintained a very proper attitude when taking someone's wallet.

Chen Yu believed what Jiang Wen said, after all, the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" did achieve extremely high box office in his previous life.

It was both a box office hit and critically acclaimed.

At the time, Jiang Wen was incredibly successful.

As for this life, with his participation, it is clearly more popular than the previous one.

The success of "Let the Bullets Fly" is already obvious.

"Alright, then we won't bother Mr. Chen any longer."

"Once you've finished filming, let's aim for the Cannes Film Festival together."

Chen Yu smiled and agreed, guessing that he should have already started filming "Mulan" by then.

However, as the lead actor in "Let the Bullets Fly," it would be nice to make an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.

After all, he has two big-budget films scheduled for release soon.

Whether it's "Joker" or "Mulan," they're bound to turn the entertainment industry upside down.

It seems I really won't have any free time this year.

Hey~

Zazie Beetz appeared behind Chen Yu. She had just noticed that he was on the phone, so she didn't come over to disturb him.

"Director Nolan just called you; he probably wants to discuss the upcoming plot with you."

After hearing Zazie Beetz's words, Chen Yu nodded and walked out of the lounge.

The filming schedule has been quite tight these past few days.

The actors present didn't get a chance to catch their breath either, but it was precisely this kind of situation that excited everyone the most.

They were well aware of the success of the film "Joker".

It's worth noting that the success of "The Dark Knight" drove the entire Hollywood industry into a frenzy.

Back then, who didn't know the clown?

Who hasn't remembered the phrase "Why so serious?"

This is enough to demonstrate just how powerful the Joker's influence is.

As for now.

The Joker segment has begun, and once the film is released, it is sure to be a global phenomenon.

"coming."

Chen Yu nodded, noticing that Nolan was looking at the script on the table.

"Our filming is now in its mid-stage, and we may be heading to New York next."

In response to Nolan's words, Chen Yu subconsciously replied.

"Let's finish filming the riot scenes in New Jersey first, and then move on to New York."

He hasn't even looked at the footage he shot a few days ago.

The main problem is that there's never a moment to relax.

Nolan couldn't help but look at Chen Yu in front of him. Judging from his current work status, he probably wouldn't be able to keep going without some physical strength.

We need to film during the day and conduct pre-production checks at night.

We must ensure that every close-up, medium shot, and wide shot, as well as shots from different angles, is executed to the highest degree of perfection.

We also need to select the best take from the overall filming process.

In general.

It's gotten to the point where they're splitting one person into two.

"Perhaps I think you should take a good rest."

After hearing Nolan's words, Chen Yu couldn't help but look up.

Seeing that the person in front of him was quite serious, he subconsciously smiled.

"Weren't we in the same situation when we were filming 'The Dark Knight'?"

"Don't worry, I know how to handle things at work."

have to say.

Chen Yu is currently juggling multiple roles, and when he gets busy, he's completely absorbed in his work.

However, for Chen Yu, this was a way to make him feel happy.

after all.

In his previous life, even if he wanted to achieve such success, it would have been in vain.

Without a powerful background, even with considerable talent, he was unable to establish himself in the entertainment industry.

So much so.

After more than 40 years of hard work, he finally won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Little did anyone expect that he would have such an accident before he could even hold the trophy.

Now that he has resources and strength, he will definitely work even harder than in his previous life.

Seeing that his persuasion was useless, Nolan shrugged and did not express his opinion again.

In fact, he and Chen Yu should be considered the same kind of people.

On the road to realizing one's dreams, there is absolutely no thought of stopping.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Chen Yu's "Joker" is clearly aiming for an Oscar.

In Nolan's view, this was not just wishful thinking; he believed Chen Yu had the ability to compete for an Oscar.

"OK."

"Then let's continue filming today."

Time is tight and tasks are heavy.

After all, there's another movie waiting for Chen Yu to film, and this workaholic is really deadly when he's working.

Nolan and Chen Yu walked out of the lounge.

The remaining staff members have regrouped. They had just had a rare moment of rest, and now they need to get back to work.

Is everyone ready?

In response to Chen Yu's question, Robert De Niro was the first to respond.

The following scenes will depict his direct confrontation with Chen Yu.

He had been looking forward to the scenes that were about to be filmed for a long time.

The studio is now set up, and the confrontation between Arthur and Murray will take place in this small environment.

Their clip from the film is undoubtedly the climax of the entire movie.

After awakening his Joker consciousness, Arthur unleashed his full madness.

Murray's indifference and slander were the root cause of the chaos.

He was clearly Arthur's idol, but that extreme indifference turned Arthur from a victim into a perpetrator.

He killed his own idol!
"All to your positions."

"Everyone, pay attention, today is the main event."

The staff couldn't help but shrug; it was practically a major event every day! (End of Chapter)