Actor: Thank you.

On a business jet.

"Do not rub the needle."

"Flying on a private jet is really nice!"

Zhang Yuan touched the large seat made of white leather.

Foreigners often say that top-quality leather feels as smooth as a young girl's skin.

After touching the seat, Zhang Yuan reached across the aisle and touched Liu Qianqian's arm.

"What are you doing?"

"nothing."

Foreigners are talking nonsense!
This comparison disproves the claim.

Zhang Yuan withdrew his finger and smelled it.

He turned around and found that Xiaolongnu was looking at him with a disgusted look.

Zhang Yuan clapped his hands, and she showed a dissatisfied look again.

Really difficult to maintain.

But thinking about what the foreigner was talking about, it might be about the skin of foreign women.

It had huge pores, freckles all over its body, and body hair that was about two inches long.

High-grade leather does indeed feel better than this skin.

It has to be Chinese women, with their delicate and firm skin and no overpowering body odor.

Like him, the other passengers on the plane were all looking around.

Although the Falcon 7X is Dassault's flagship model, it is a small business jet.

It can only seat 8 passengers and 4 crew members, so the space is relatively small.

Its advantages are fuel efficiency and long maximum range.

It can fly 6000 nautical miles, which is roughly equivalent to 11000 kilometers.

You can fly directly from Shanghai to Seattle, or from Beijing to Paris, without needing to refuel in between.

However, the fuel, parking, and personnel costs for such a full-range flight alone can amount to millions.

When fully loaded, the price is equivalent to two to three times that of first class.

Just like taking a taxi is always cheaper than buying a car and hiring a driver, the additional costs are quite high.

However, the experience of taking a taxi and the experience of having a private car driver are definitely worlds apart.

Zhang Yuan was just trying it out; he really couldn't afford to buy it.

This is not something he can do now.

Not only him, but also his assistant, bodyguard, and agent were all riding in a private jet for the first time.

Even for the Liu family, who are quite well-off, this was their first time riding this train.

Everyone is curious.

"You just asked how this plane got here?" After reaching level flight, Liu Qianqian, who had been looking from the cockpit all the way to the tail, turned her head and asked.

"Winned from a bet."

"Is this yours?"

"No, I'll just use it for a while, for a year."

"So, all the planes are yours for this year?" After her initial excitement subsided, Xiaolongnu calmed down.

The assistant, being very perceptive, vacated the seat opposite the boss.

"How could that be? I can't afford it either."

"I plan to use it for a few months and then send it back to them."

"I'm going to film overseas in a few days, so I'll need it for a while."

"What if you lose the bet?" she asked, jutting her chin down.

"I never lose a bet."

"If I'm going to lose, I won't gamble."

"And associate with those who are in higher positions and have more power than themselves."

"If we don't gamble, and we're not more ferocious than them, how can we stand on equal footing?"

"You always have some fallacies."

"By the way, you're going to do some magazine shoots in Europe and America later, right?"

"Mmm." Little Dragon Girl nodded obediently: "You arranged all of this for me."

"You can use this plane for now, and take a stroll around and have some fun while you're at it."

"No need," Liu Xiaoli said at this moment. "No matter how you look at it, it's yours."

"It's not appropriate for us to use it casually."

“Private jets offer better privacy.” Zhang Yuan turned his head and replied sincerely, “She’s had too many scandals lately, so it’s best for her to appear in public less often.”

"Besides, this plane is just a temporary SSR trial card. Use it as much as you like, and it'll be considered valid once you've had your fill."

After several attempts to persuade her, he finally gave in, realizing he couldn't win against her.

Liu Xiaoli sighed inwardly.

"You're really going all out to pick up girls!"

"Sir, would you like anything to eat or drink?"

"We have champagne, red wine, white wine, and whiskey."

"Sashimi platter, steak, pasta," the flight attendant in a short skirt asked, crouching down beside him.

"If you talk about that, I won't be sleepy anymore."

"Today I'm going to try something I'm not usually allowed to try!" Zhang Yuan rubbed his hands together.

The flight attendant glanced in the direction of the restroom.

She's a big star and so rich that she can afford a private jet.

It's not a bad idea to try the temptation in the air.

According to a survey of foreigners, over 7% of men have fantasized about dating flight attendants on airplanes...

"Okay, I'll go get ready," the tall flight attendant in black stockings said softly.

"I haven't even told you yet, what are you preparing?" Zhang Yuan asked, raising an eyebrow. "What do you think I'll be trying?"

"I don't know," the flight attendant cleared her throat, a little embarrassed.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the flight attendant, then at Liu Qianqian sitting opposite him.

I didn't say I wanted to eat chicken, why are you getting so worked up?
And even if I wanted to do some fancy tricks at 10,000 meters altitude, would I need you?
"Listen up, I'm going to order!" Zhang Yuan ignored her and continued.

"Okay, I'm listening," the flight attendant replied, perking up.

Because these wealthy people have many demands, some of which are quite strange, you have to be especially careful.

"I want... a bowl of instant noodles with braised beef!"

"Place an egg in the pan, and the yolk should just start to set, but not completely set."

"Give me another sausage, the King of Kings!"

Airline stewardess:……

I used to fly first class, and the pre-cooked food there was awful.

The steak was tough, the noodles were mushy, and the vegetables weren't fresh.

And since it's so cold up high, I just wanted something exciting.

The assistant standing nearby nodded vigorously upon hearing this.

Yes, this is my boss, the kind of boss who puts sunflower seeds in his suit pocket.

"I'm sorry, sir, we don't have that." The flight attendant looked embarrassed.

"You can have this."

"This really doesn't exist."

The flight attendant thought to herself, "Are you treating this place like a slow train or an internet cafe?"

It's really hard to guess what rich people are thinking.

"We don't have any of that. Never mind, some caviar or lobster will do." Zhang Yuan waved his hand listlessly.

Seeing the flight attendant's bewildered expression, he gently shook his head.

In the imagination of the poor, the happiness of the rich is eating a lavish meal on an airplane.

The happiness of the rich is something the poor can't even imagine.

The happiness of the rich is not about imitating other rich people, but about doing whatever they want without considering the cost.

Is it romantic and artistic of Leung Chiu-wai to fly to London to feed pigeons whenever he has nothing to do?
No, that's because they have money and free time.

This also shows that the older brother has a heart that yearns for Britain.

After getting off the plane, I invited Liu's mother and daughter to attend the evening's preview screening of "Ip Man".

Many movies hold preview screenings.

Pick a good time slot and a good cinema, show it a few times, see the effect, and do some promotion.

This is also to show theaters the reaction after the broadcast, which will slightly affect the initial filming.

"Thank you." In the lounge before the preview screening, when there weren't many people around, Liu Qianqian leaned closer and whispered.

“You’ve put in a lot of resources to help me this time.”

"I'll always remember it."

"Whatever makes you happy." Zhang Yuan didn't mince words with her, saying things like "We don't need to say things like that."

Is there anything I can do for you?

"No for now, just focus on your work and rest."

"Also, spend less time online reading entertainment news."

"No, I don't think completely running away is the solution."

"I occasionally go online to take a look."

"And if you look closely, you'll find that not only are there fake news stories, but also many people who are genuinely supporting me or sincerely criticizing me."

"Not the whole world is black."

Zhang Yuan smiled with relief; the fact that she could think this way meant she had grown a bit more.

Indeed, the road to growth is full of stumbles and pains.

Smooth sailing is not necessarily a good thing.

"I guess you want to use me to do something, right?" She tilted her head and looked at him with a questioning gaze.

"Don't be nervous, I have no objection, as long as it's beneficial to you," Little Dragon Girl said, suppressing a laugh as she saw his nervousness.

"I will find a solution that is beneficial to both of us."

"I believe you can do it."

The preview screening begins.

Apart from a few industry peers and theater owners who came to show their support, most of the audience members were not ordinary viewers, but rather selected fans.

We have to make it a bit lively.

So when the lights dimmed and the theater went dark, the audience's enthusiasm did not dissipate with the disappearance of the light; on the contrary, it rose even higher.

Traditional kung fu emphasizes neutralizing force.

The same applies to movies; they all emphasize subtlety and nuance.

What is the essence of filmmaking?

It means making you laugh when I want to laugh, and making you cry when I want to cry.

At first, when the audience saw Master Liao being repeatedly defeated, and Jin Shan Zhao being beaten until his whole body ached.

The theater was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

This seems to be a traditional action movie with a slightly comedic touch.

Until the roar of the Zero fighter planes sounded, the screen used the simplest words to describe the arrival of that war that nearly led to the destruction of the nation.

The visuals darkened, the color tone darkened, and the atmosphere of the film darkened as well.

When Ip Man went from being a rich young master to a laborer who had to shovel coal to make a living.

Zhang Yuan was able to observe that the audience's faces became increasingly serious under the reflection of the screen's light.

What does it mean that "every citizen has a responsibility for the rise and fall of a nation"?

No matter who one is, once war breaks out, one's personal fate is merely a microcosm of the fate of the nation.

When a nation ceases to exist, where is its dignity and martial virtue?

Against this somber backdrop, the story progresses to the point where Wu Chilin is killed and Master Liao is ambushed and shot.

At this moment, the deepest disgust and nationalistic sentiments of the audience, or rather, of every Chinese person, have been stirred up. Their emotions are like a spring, compressed to their lowest point.

So, what you need to do now is let go and let the spring jump high into the air.

"I want to hit ten!"

When that roar echoed through the theater, the film's climax was complete.

The exciting action scenes that follow provide the perfect outlet for releasing stress.

Can a film be considered a good movie just because it has exciting action scenes?
Yes, but it's outdated.

The same thing happened 20 years ago; today's audiences are already tired of it.

As Wong Jing, who has collaborated with the Kung Fu Emperor many times, said.

"No matter how good you are at fighting, you can't fight as well as Li Lianjie."

Old Li is the kind of academic genius.

He can perform the same actions and follow the exact same procedures more smoothly than others.

Similarly, are the action scenes in Hollywood movies today really more explosive than those in "First Blood" or "The Terminator"?

Technology has advanced, but aside from technology, the improvement in the intensity of visual stimulation is actually not that significant.

Why are Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious movies getting more and more exaggerated?

It's because we have to constantly increase the visual stimulation.

However, domestic kung fu films cannot keep up with the technological advancements of foreign CG films.

The human body has its limits, which we reached long ago.

Therefore, when the visual experience reaches its limit, emotional value becomes particularly important.

The real skill lies in figuring out how to make audiences want to watch your action scenes!
Can the emotional value provided by Master Ip fighting ten Chinese martial arts masters be the same as that provided by fighting ten Japanese devils?

Patriotic themes provide an emotional impact for action films, making audiences want to watch the action.

Zhang Yuan carefully observed everyone's reactions.

Some gritted their teeth, some clenched their fists, and some gently waved along.

Traditional kung fu movies solved the problem of making the fight scenes visually appealing.

Modern action films, on the other hand, need to address the question of why they fight.

When the audience is immersed in the story, they truly enjoy watching it.

The film's dramatic twists and turns are designed to allow the audience to experience emotional release in a short period of time.

Therefore, the post-production editing of the film "Ip Man" is basically a series of scenes: a setup, a moralizing scene, then the fight, another setup, another moralizing scene, then another fight, and so on.

After watching it, the audience felt like they were watching an early mukbang (eating broadcast) where Bai Qiye in "The Grand Mansion" watched Zheng Laopi eat a whole table of dishes.

That felt great, so damn great!

What can you learn from watching people eat?
I didn't learn anything, but I was happy.

If the audience learns the lesson that every grain of rice is hard-earned and that they shouldn't waste food, that's their own good fortune.

If viewers become more patriotic after watching "Ip Man," then that's their good fortune.

clap clap clap...

As the film ended and the lights came on, the entire audience stood up and erupted in applause.

"This is the best action movie I've seen in recent years."

"I'm very excited right now."

"I think this movie is made with great sincerity; I can tell."

"The action scenes were fantastic!"

The audience members being interviewed answered one by one.

"grateful."

"Thanks to everyone, including our post-production team, for their hard work in bringing this film to fruition."

Zhang Yuan led the main cast in bowing to express their gratitude.

The theater owners didn't expect such a strong response.

Originally, it was just a task assigned by China Film Group, since the film was scheduled for the "patriotic period".

The result was pretty good; at least it's definitely not a poorly made, shoddy film.

Over the next few days, there will be one or two preview screenings each day, and we will continue to monitor attendance and audience reaction.

At the exit, Zhang Yuan signed autographs, took photos, and shook hands with each audience member to say goodbye.

It took more than an hour just to leave the theater.

He was exhausted when he finished.

"What are your box office expectations for our film?" Wu Jing asked as they walked out.

"At least 100 million. If it can reach 200 million, I will treat the entire crew to a whole roasted lamb."

"Wow, your ambitions are too big." Wu Jing thought to himself, how many kung fu movies have broken 100 million in recent years?

You went straight for the highest mountain right from the start.

"Hello there!"

As they were talking, Zhang Yuan saw a group of people walking towards them.

"Director Lu," Zhang Yuan greeted him.

But as soon as he stepped forward, he regretted it.

It was Lu Chuan and his group who arrived.

Director Lu also led the crew of "Nanjing Nanjing" to hold a preview screening.

It's quite a coincidence that they also just broke up.

Zhang Yuan's regret wasn't because he met Director Lu.

Instead, the male and female leads of the film were also present to cooperate with the promotion.

The female lead in this film is Gao Yuanyuan...

Zhang Yuan glanced at the Liu family mother and daughter behind him.

Little Dragon Girl is sometimes slow to react and has a big heart.

But Liu Xiaoli, with her sharp eyes, noticed something else.

"Hello." Lu Chuan shook hands with him and exchanged pleasantries for a while.

"Yuanyuan, it's been a long time." At this moment, he couldn't show anything unusual, so Zhang Yuan stepped forward and warmly shook hands with Miss Gao.

Hello, long time no see, how have you been?

"That's great, I also have a movie being screened next door."

"I'll treat you to a show then."

After exchanging pleasantries, he quickly turned around.

Looking at Hu Jun's favorite, Liu Ye.

The two looked at each other, a little awkwardly.

Of course, Zhang Yuan wasn't going to feel embarrassed.

If you're not embarrassed, then the only one who will be embarrassed is the other person.

After all, he took the role from him in "Curse of the Golden Flower" back then.

Liu Ye always had a knot in her heart.

"Brother Ye, I heard you're getting married soon?"

When Zhang Yuan asked him, he became even more embarrassed.

Because Zhang Yuan wasn't invited, but he was mentioned.

"Yes."

"Congratulations! I don't really have any suitable gift for you."

"Well then, a celebrity wedding will surely bring a bunch of paparazzi to bother us."

“I just happened to have set up a security company.”

"I'll send a professional team to help you prevent paparazzi from taking photos and maintain security for the wedding."

"It's free, consider it my wedding gift to you."

"Ah..." Liu Ye was stunned after hearing this. What was going on?

“I heard that Zhao Benshan was sick in Shanghai a while ago and was stopped by security, so the paparazzi didn’t get any photos of him.”

“She’s one of yours, right?” Gao Yuanyuan chimed in, playing the straight man.

After saying that, she winked at him.

Zhang Yuan: …

It's good that you're on my side.

But flirting is not good.

"Is that so?" Liu Ye understood.

"A tiny achievement, not worth mentioning."

"I started my security company because I need to protect my privacy, so the company specializes in serving celebrities."

"After Lin Chih-lin's horse-riding accident, the team leader who took over is now the manager of my company."

The name of a person is like the shadow of a tree; upon hearing this, Liu Ye immediately understood.

Take a look.

I'm also petty and hold grudges about things that involve characters.

He was so thoughtful; I didn't invite him to the wedding, but he still helped me with security.

There are indeed such concerns; Liu Ye has a history of being followed by paparazzi.

"Thank you so much. Give me your address and I'll send you an invitation."

"to make."

Zhang Yuan's purpose in doing this was very clear: to advertise for the security company.

There's no better advertisement than a celebrity wedding.

I can't let the company keep making money off me; I also need to be able to get work outside.

Besides, what's the point of keeping an eye on me? I need to go out and protect other people, and while I'm at it, bring me back some "Records of Officials' Conduct".

I want to know everything: who sleeps with other men's wives, who's having affairs with whom, which tough guy is a lesbian, and which actress is bisexual.

See you after that.

"Let's have dinner together when we have time." Zhang Yuan greeted each person before saying goodbye.

Liu Xiaoli is a discerning person; she saw through it all.

"No wonder he's the one who can win an airplane."

"He uses other people's advertisements, but the other party still has to appreciate it."

"They are indeed very capable."

"It's just that Gao Yuanyuan's gaze towards him seemed a bit sly...maybe it's because he's so charming."

Before the old lady could solve the case, Zhang Yuan quickly ran away.

Just as I got into the car, Gao Yuanyuan's text message arrived.

"Are you free lately? Let's go out for a meal and catch up."

You'd better think about eating... Zhang Yuan replied that he's been very busy lately and would talk to him later.

Years have passed, and Gao Yuanyuan is still stunningly beautiful.

But this woman is quite clingy, and he doesn't have time to constantly attend to her.

Moreover, there are so many paparazzi taking pictures of her that it's too easy for her to be exposed.

Zhang Yuan had no choice but to reluctantly give up his beloved and, like Master Ye in the movie, "fight the Japanese."

At the same time, Director Lu, who had just met him, got into his car on his way home.

"No wonder he's someone who hangs out with Jiang Wen."

"He's not very old, but he talks a big game."

Director Lu knows that he is currently filming with Jiang Wen.

At the same time, he also overheard his previous conversation with Wu Jing.

That means the film will cost at least 100 million, preferably 200 million.

Director Lu muttered something under his breath before putting it down.

He didn't take Zhang Yuan seriously at all.

So we had absolutely no idea what would happen... (End of Chapter)