Actor: Thank you.

There is no such thing as pure art in this world.

Every time Zhang Yuan hears some artists, musicians, and directors say that their art is pure, he wants to laugh.

Everyone has a stance, so everyone's work will also have a stance.

Just as science knows no borders, scientists do have national boundaries.

How perilous was it for Qian Xuesen when he returned to China?

This was still under the circumstances that Qian Xuesen had Theodore von Kármán, a top academic mentor with disciples all over the world, which made imperialists very wary.

There's also the premise that early imperialism had to feign an image of being inclusive and tolerant.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have even been able to return to China before being shot 10 times and judged to have committed suicide.

Many Chinese scientists have died before they could return to China.

Similarly, culture and art have long been weaponized by some countries.

Therefore, when Zhang Yuan decided to take the "patriotic" route, there were doubts both inside and outside the company.

Of course, they only dared to whisper about it internally, after all, he was the boss.

However, both Yang Siwei and Zeng Jia had reservations about his choice.

Because the potential returns are high, the risks are also high.

Even though the matter of Lu Chuan has temporarily subsided, many people are still observing.

We'll wait and see what the island nation will do.

Let's wait and see what the consequences will be of Zhang Yuan's actions.

If something goes wrong, at least someone is helping us test the waters.

The reasons for this, besides historical factors, are also related to the current Japanese prime minister.

This isn't a person, it's a puppy.

Judging from this person's attitude.

In short, it basically touched on all the sensitive issues that Chinese people can be offended by.

Worship the ghost soldiers.

Expand the army.

To revise history.

Under this premise, Zhang Yuan's unconventional stance of taking a confrontational attitude made many people think he had a death wish.

Because it was a co-production, it was released simultaneously in China and North America, but a little later in Japan.

The representatives from Global expressed the company's stance.

"What if the film encounters problems in the Japanese market because of Zhang Yuan?" the other party asked.

"Don't you have a public relations plan?" Zhang Yuan replied, shrugging.

This question left the Global Times staff completely bewildered.

Are you asking me?

You didn't cause this!
"If you don't have a contingency plan for something like this, then I have to question the competence of your company, Global." Zhang Yuan changed to crossing his arms and shaking his leg as he spoke.

The people at Global Times said, "If I were a little less perceptive, seeing your attitude, I would have thought we were the ones who made a mistake."

"We will communicate and contact the publisher."

"But the specifics will depend on the situation at the time of release."

"We are just a little concerned about your popularity in the island nation."

“You’re just worried about the box office performance in Japan,” Zhang Yuan interrupted.

He's an investor, so of course he speaks with authority.

"Yes." The foreigner paused for a second, then nodded.

"First of all, the island nation is a mature market."

"A mature market means that its growth potential is limited."

Just like developed countries.

You're already a developed country, how can you go any higher?
Going any further, you can only go from being developed to being insane.

"The Chinese market is an emerging global market."

"And will remain in a state of high-speed growth for a long time."

"I believe that even if there are losses in the island nation market, the Chinese market can make up for them."

This is his consistent attitude.

The bigger market is on my side, what am I afraid of?

After saying that, he raised his hand again and patted the other person's arm with a sly look in his eyes.

"Besides, the film may not be affected in the island nation because of my relationship."

Without saying another word, after running around to several more promotional events with the creative team, he ended this round of public relations activities and went directly to the film and television base in Songjiang, Shanghai, to start his new job.

"Wow, you've finally arrived."

As the producer, Chen Kexin was supervising the production on set. When she saw him toss his long hair, she took the initiative to step forward and shake his hand.

What is honey to me is poison to him.

The staff around him all felt that Director Chen was being too polite.

But Chen Kexin was happy.

Zhang Yuan's patriotic persona is quite compatible with the film "Bodyguards and Assassins"!
While Global Times expressed concern, Chen Kexin was actually quite pleased.

There's already something to talk about even before filming begins.

"You're supposed to be the male lead, why don't you ever come?"

"I'm just the male lead in the action scenes; the male lead in the dramatic scenes should be Teacher Wang Xueqi," Zhang Yuan said frankly.

"Haha, the fact that you can say that proves you've read the script."

"It's not right to read the script before filming starts."

“It is the right thing to do, but many people can’t do it anymore these days…” Chen Kexin sighed, wondering what she had seen or heard about recently.

I also greeted Chen Desheng, but the director wasn't as enthusiastic towards him as Chen Kexin.

Zhang Yuan didn't care, because the real decision-maker for this project was Chen Kexin.

Chen Desheng is the director and has control over the overall situation, but for this kind of patriotic film, it is necessary to communicate with the higher-ups, and the person who communicates with them is Chen Kexin.

"Has anyone complained while I've been away?" he asked with a smile.

"No, everyone's waiting for you."

"Are you sure there isn't someone like our investor, Mr. Yu?"

"Hehehe..." Chen Kexin laughed and patted him, then put her finger to her lips, signaling him to stop talking.

At the last press conference, Yu Dong was still very enthusiastic with him.

Seeing Chen Kexin's state, Zhang Yuan understood that this girl had probably talked a lot of nonsense.

However, seeing Lu Chuan's recent state, this guy will restrain himself a bit.

It's estimated that no one will mess with him anytime soon.

"Fuck!"

As they were talking, Zhang Yuan suddenly saw a tall, bald man with shaved eyebrows appear in front of him.

It startled him!
"Hey, it's been a while, why are you swearing now?" The man tilted his head, looking displeased. "And we're supposed to be old friends."

"Ah... Oh, it's Brother Jun!"

Zhang Yuan rubbed his eyes before recognizing the person in front of him.

This man is... the epitome of masculinity in the eyes of wealthy Hong Kong women, the hormone idol in the hearts of middle-aged women, and the male protagonist who makes the tent tremble.

Hu Jun, who is often compared to Zhang Yuan as "Qiao Feng of the North and Murong of the South," is a teacher who plays the role.

If we go by Teacher Bai Jie's standards, the two are brothers-in-law...

Back then, Hu Jun wanted to give Teacher Bai to him, but he didn't accept it while on set.

I will not eat food offered with contempt!

Just like in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", Hu Jun plays a character named Yan Xiaoguo in "Bodyguards and Assassins" whose martial arts skills are higher than his own.

Jun Ge's current look is basically comparable to that of Ji Chunhua, who plays the Blood Saber Ancestor.

The fact that there are no eyebrows is scary enough.

In addition, his makeup emphasized the contours of his facial bones, especially his brow bone, which was shaded both above and below.

It exudes an even more somber and murderous aura.

Actually, Hu Jun is quite suitable for playing those big boss roles.

In the TV series "Zhu Yuanzhang" from a few years ago, after the makeup was done, the actor playing the military officer looked like a "dragon".

Especially the scenes depicting Chongba in his later years, after Empress Ma's death.

His eyes slanted, and his mouth drooped.

Even through the screen, Zhang Yuan felt that his entire clan was in grave danger.

Jun Ge's portrayal of Zhu Yuanzhang is arguably the most classic.

The effect in his later years is similar to that of Chen Baoguo's Emperor Wu of Han in his later years.

That sense of desolation, yet still brimming with murderous intent, was captured exceptionally well.

Teacher Chen's portrayal of Emperor Wu of Han and Brother Jun's portrayal of Zhu Yuanzhang both reached the point where "an emperor can look like this."

However, it still falls short of Jiao Huang's portrayal of Emperor Kangxi, which is essentially saying, "If the emperor doesn't look like this, that's the emperor's problem."

However, Teacher Chen is still a level above Brother Jun.

After all, by the time of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566," his portrayal of Jiajing Emperor had approached the level of Jiao Huang. "I always said I should be doing dramatic roles, but now all the scripts they're giving me are action scenes!" Hu Jun complained to him.

"It's all Big Beard's fault; he misrepresented Qiao Feng's image for me."

"Forget it, it's not easy for us to have food to eat."

"You can talk too." Brother Jun smiled, looking even more frightening.

"Hey!"

They were chatting when suddenly someone tapped him on the shoulder.

It's like a student prank: patting you on the left, then hiding on the right, and then giving you a fright when you come to your senses.

The person who was photographed clearly underestimated Zhang Yuan's reaction speed.

As mentioned before, Zhao Wenzhuo had developed conditioned reflexes from practicing martial arts since childhood.

His wife tried to pat him or hug him from behind several times, but each time she was kicked and sent flying several meters away.

My sister-in-law is in good health and has undergone surgery.

Zhang Yuan wasn't that strong, but when suddenly attacked, he quickly raised his hand and was grabbed by the other party.

He then instinctively twisted his head, almost dislocating the other person's joint.

"Ouch!"

He patted the man on the shoulder, who screamed in pain, and then cursed a few times in Cantonese.

"You." He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and immediately let go.

"Wow, you hit so hard." Nicholas Tse shook his wrist.

Hu Jun, who was standing to the side, shook his head and felt as if a gust of wind had risen in front of him.

Before he could even see clearly, Zhang Yuan had already grabbed the other person.

I always said I should be filming dramatic scenes!
Let him film all the action scenes.

"Knowing I practice martial arts, don't try to ambush me." Zhang Yuan rubbed his hands.

"How was I supposed to know you were using so much force?" Young Master Xie complained, then his eyes lit up. "But that move of yours was really fast."

"Teach me sometime."

"You can't learn it." Zhang Yuan said, feigning disdain.

"Hey, don't look down on me." Young Master Xie, like a child, suddenly hopped back two steps and struck a pose like a sheep in a pincer movement.

This is the starting stance of Wing Chun.

Zhang Yuan glanced at it from head to toe; it was fairly standard.

"Ah!" he shouted, throwing a straight punch at Zhang Yuan's chest with great force and speed.

And then... no more.

His fist came flying, but Zhang Yuan reached out and grabbed his wrist with his thumb and forefinger, then pulled hard.

Young Master Xie's two-character clamp horse immediately fell apart, and he was pulled towards him.

Before he even arrived, Zhang Yuan raised his shoulder and bumped him against the center of his collarbones.

Clap clap clap... Young Master Xie staggered back five or six steps before barely managing to stand.

“If you really mastered the horse stance, you wouldn’t be able to run away with just a pull from me,” Zhang Yuan said, clapping his hands.

Young Master Xie looked utterly dejected.

Hu Jun, after watching the whole thing: I knew I should be doing dramatic roles!
Others' fighting doesn't look real, but his really doesn't look like he's fighting.

In the blink of an eye, Nicholas Tse had left.

Young Master Xie rubbed his chest, his face full of helplessness.

Like Zhang Yuan, he had just arrived today.

The reason I got so attached to him was because of a movie.

A few years ago, he filmed a TV series called "Wing Chun"!
However, he wasn't playing Master Ip, but rather Leung Bik, Ip Man's teacher.

He was supported by veteran actors Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao in this film.

The two taught him a lot of kung fu skills, and he also found a teacher and practiced Wing Chun for a long time.

It has to be said that Mr. Xie is favored and promoted in the Hong Kong entertainment circle because of his father.

But among the younger generation, he is considered one of the most hardworking.

Leaving aside the earlier years, after I matured a bit, I did all the action scenes myself, which took a lot of hardship and injuries.

The progress in recent years has been quite significant.

At least it won't be like in "The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws," where when he gets angry, he acts like he's about to have a stroke.

Although his talent was average, he caught up with some of the best through hard work.

So before filming the TV series "Yongchun", he really studied Wing Chun under a master.

The film wasn't popular, and not many people knew about it.

That was the end of it.

But recently, Zhang Yuan's "Ip Man" has become a huge hit!
Nowadays, when Wing Chun is mentioned, people think of Master Ip, Zhang Yuan's teacher. He is deeply associated with this Southern martial art.

Just like when you mention Wong Fei-hung, you think of Li Lianjie.

When you mention Drunken Fist, you think of Chen Long.

This is also why Zhang Yuan was determined to get the rights to "Ip Man".

There needs to be such an iconic figure, the one who makes the final decision.

Young Master Xie: What about me?
I was here first.

This guy now tells everyone he meets that he's also filmed Wing Chun.

"You've taken these photos?"

"I didn't see you in the movie?"

Was it cut out?

Every time Nicholas Tse said this, he received the same answer.

I played Liang Bi, Ip Man's master!

Nobody knows, nobody cares, and it's really making him depressed.

He is also enthusiastic, and he really likes filming, so he often promotes Wing Chun in Hong Kong and other film crews.

As a result, the release of "Ip Man" overshadowed all his publicity.

He gestured in front of his friends and was ridiculed.

"Why does your Wing Chun feel different from what you see in the movies?"

"It must be Yongqiu."

He made me angry.

So today, the first thing we need to do is practice.

It'll be clear after a gesture.

"It's over!"

"I thought his action scenes in the movie were special effects, but it turns out they were real fights!"

When he tried to play, the difference in skill level was too great, which made him even more discouraged.

"How exactly did you train?"

"I've been practicing for several years."

“Then we’re about the same,” Zhang Yuan replied.

"I've been practicing for several months."

Nicholas Tse: ...

Doesn't talking like that make me look useless?

Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Yuan had already considered his friend's feelings and spoke cautiously.

"I trained under Master Ye Zhun," Zhang Yuan explained.

"Oh, no wonder."

Young Master Xie trained under Li Yinglian, a disciple of Bruce Lee.

There are two generations in between.

That made it easier for him to understand; the person he was learning from was better than him.

It's not that I'm incapable, it's the master's problem... Anyway, no matter what the truth is, he felt at peace.

"Then why don't you teach me?"

"Let me see what's different about Master Ip Chun's Wing Chun."

"Forget it, I have to film a movie," he declined.

With your talent, you'd be a real challenge to teach.

"Time to take a break."

"I'll treat you to shark fin soup."

"Just treat it as practice."

"Let's play together."

She finally gave in because he kept pestering her.

Just then, director Chen Desheng called them to do some preparation work.

The first thing I did upon joining the film crew was shave my head! (End of Chapter)