China Entertainment: Been working as a director since 03

Chapter 611 Let’s start the lecture
Li Yu is very clear-headed and rational.

He knew that even though he had achieved tremendous success with "Aquaman".

But he wants to write a script himself and let Hua Na spend money to make a big gamble with him, but Hua Na may not trust him.

Because relying on just one successful work is not enough. A successful work can only establish a firm foothold, but it is not enough to support him to run forward freely.

In a case like this, a better way is to adapt well-known novels or personal biographies already available in the United States.

Only when the works were taken from famous American works did Huana feel comfortable investing in Li Yu.

The other person's eyes moved to the book in Li Yu's hand.

This is a personal biography called "American Prometheus: Oppenheimer's Triumph and Sorrow".

This is a personal biography of a scientist.

This biography records the scientific achievements of Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and deeply analyzes his personal life and inner world, as well as his complex role in politics and society.

This is a masterpiece of profound reflection on morality, responsibility and the fate of mankind.

The work's exceptional quality and deep insight have won it numerous honors, including the Pulitzer Prize.

In short, this is a personal biography that is popular around the world. It has been translated into many languages ​​and is available in many countries.

At the beginning, the people at Huana were really worried that the success of Aquaman 1 would make Li Yu become too proud and he would really write a script himself.

They were relieved to see Li Yu take out a very famous personal biography.

Li Yu is still very rational and stable.

The fact that this personal biography has won so many honors is that the story itself is extremely excellent.

With Li Yu's directing skills, he should be able to produce a good work.

However, the literary and artistic attributes of this work are definitely far greater than its commercial attributes.
This made them a little worried.

The threshold for watching arty films is higher. In China, many arty films lose money, and the same is true in Hollywood.

Although Li Yu has won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, he has solid achievements proving that he can handle art films.

But they, Huana, cannot allow themselves to lose money to help Li Yu.

They are a commercial company, not a charity, and profit is their ultimate goal.

So they borrowed Li Yu's words just now: "Mr. Li, you want to make this biography into a movie, which is a very good idea. However, we still need to study this matter carefully."

A classic excuse.

Li Yu had expected such a situation to occur, and he didn't expect to settle the matter in one go.

Take your time, he's not in a hurry anyway.

After staying in the United States for a week, Li Yu returned to China.

The movie "Aquaman" helped Li Yu gain a firm foothold in Hollywood and also had a very positive impact on Li Yu in China.

Because of this movie, Li Yu's status in the circle has been further enhanced.

Now Li Yu can say that he is an international director, although he has not yet completely secured the position of international director.

As soon as Li Yu returned to China, he received an invitation to participate in CCTV's well-known program "Let's Talk".

This program is very famous. It is hosted by Xiao Sa. In each episode, a social celebrity is invited to be the speaker. Through knowledge sharing, positive mainstream values ​​are conveyed in a subtle way.

Many celebrities, entrepreneurs, and entertainment industry bigwigs have appeared on "Let's Talk".

It was very normal for Li Yu to be invited.

Li Yu was invited to "Let's Talk" before, but Li Yu was very busy and turned it down.

This time they invited him again, and Li Yu decided to be the speaker.

He didn't have anything to do this time, and it would be impolite to refuse him again.

On the day of recording the program, Li Yu came to the dressing room of the CCTV program team to put on makeup.

Although Li Yu is already handsome enough, he will look even better on camera with makeup.

Showing your best on the screen is a kind of respect for the audience.

"Director Li, long time no see. Your Aquaman is really a huge hit. It's amazing."

The person speaking is today's host Xiao Sa.

He and Li Yu had known each other for a long time.

Li Yu had previously invited him to host a movie premiere.

As we all know, the salary paid by the CCTV to the hosts is not high, and the real money is made by taking outside jobs.

Li Yu was already a famous director in China at that time. When he was asked to host the premiere, which was such a serious job, he came immediately and could not think of any reason to refuse.

"I've heard the same words all the way from the United States back to China, and my ears are almost callused." Li Yu shook his head and said.

"That's true. As of today, Aquaman's global box office has exceeded 10 billion US dollars. Spider-Man: Homecoming was supposed to be the most popular superhero movie in the world this year, but your Aquaman came out of nowhere and they can only take second place."

Xiao Sa had a serious expression on his face, as if he was telling Li Yu that he was different from those flatterers and that everything he said was sincere from his heart.

What Xiao Sa didn't know was that everyone Li Yu met recently said the same thing to him, saying that they were speaking from the heart and there was absolutely no lie at all.

Recently, Li Yu is not only surrounded by good people, but also meets a lot of good people when he goes abroad. This is outrageous.

"Xiao Sa, you don't know, sometimes being too successful can also be a kind of trouble." Li Yu said very Versailles.

Xiao Sa immediately recalled the day when he was dominated by a rich man.

That day, the program "Let's Talk" was also recorded.

The rich man told him that from the time he started his business until now, he has never received a single month's salary, has never touched money, and has no interest in money.

Fortunately, he has received professional training. At the central bank, if you read a word incorrectly, you will be fined.

He held on thanks to his excellent professional qualities.

He thought that was the last time in his life, but he didn't expect Li Yu to do it again today.

Fortunately it happened backstage and not on stage, otherwise he would have had another famous scene.

"Director Li, a wealthy man once said something similar to you in front of me. He said he was not interested in money." Xiao Sa still feels a little uncomfortable when he thinks back to what happened that day.

Li Yu knew who the rich man Xiao Sa was talking about.

Before Li Yu could speak, Xiao Sa said, "Director Li, the program will start recording soon. Don't say anything too Versailles. A mortal like me can't stand it. If I can't help laughing, I will be fined. Do you know how many years of hard work it took me to hold back my laughter when I was with the rich man?"

"I'll try my best. We've known each other for so many years, how can I let you get deducted money?" Li Yu patted Xiao Sa's shoulder and agreed to Xiao Sa's request.

Xiao Sa believed it and felt relieved.

But after the recording of the show was over, he couldn't help but ask Li Yu whether it was intentional or an accident.

Because Li Yu's Versailles at the recording site was even more Versailles than that rich man.

(End of this chapter)