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Chapter 719: Two Powers Compete for New
"Come together during the promotion later."

"You should also come with the promotion in North America."

“Roadshows can also increase popularity.”

"I'll take you to the talk show over there then."

"Don't worry, even though it's an English program, the questions from foreigners will be tricky, but just be prepared."

"Besides, I'm here. If it's hard to answer, I'll help you smooth things over..."

After the reading session, Chen Long talked to Zhang Yuan for a long time.

It was obvious from both the words and the intention to play with him and win him over.

Uncle Long has always been a very enthusiastic person.

And very welcoming to most people.

This is also related to his extremely strong energy.

Only when you have sufficient physical strength can you be able to take care of others.

But today it seems that the enthusiasm is a bit too much.

It's like someone who usually speaks calmly suddenly raises his voice an octave higher.

Zhang Yuan didn’t understand the reason at first and thought, what good thing have I done?

It was not until he saw Li Lianjie waiting there and not just punching in and leaving as usual that he understood the general reason.

Oh... there is an opponent now.

Who is the number one Kung Fu superstar in China, Chen Long or Li Lianjie?

This question, like the fact that there are a thousand Hamlets in the hearts of a thousand people, cannot be answered accurately.

In terms of real kung fu, he is of course at the Wuying level, and the best among the Wuying level. The former hexagonal warrior Li Lianjie is even stronger.

In terms of popularity, especially overseas, Chenlong is far ahead.

In terms of action viewing, although the two have different directions, they both have their own merits.

At their peak, at least in the country, they were evenly matched.

So, are Chen Long and Li Lianjie old enemies?

In career, yes.

But in private, their relationship is not as hostile as ordinary people imagine.

Just like the two Ice and Snow girls, their private relationship is actually not that bad.

There is competition, but it mostly happens in front of others and on the surface. Even if there are small moves in private, both sides have their bottom lines.

Unlike the traffic stars in later generations, they are all torn off like pulling out their underwear.

Uncle Long and Lao Li are similar. Their competition is open, but their relationship in private is actually pretty good.

When the two were at their peak in Hong Kong, they often went out together.

At that time, if a special Mitsubishi EVO with a white carbon fiber hood appeared on Tai Mo Shan in the middle of the night, it would be speeding at full speed.

The people sitting there are very likely the two most powerful Chinese Kung Fu superstars in the world.

However, times have changed. Uncle Long stopped racing and Lao Li started to practice Zen meditation.

The reason for this change is simple.

old.

As I get older, my arms and legs are not as strong as before.

I’m getting older and obviously I’m not as good at fighting as I used to be. What should I do?
We have to find a "successor".

Nicholas Tse, to the left?

No such ability!
Moreover, for them, the so-called successor is not necessarily an apprentice or a student.

Instead, they are the younger generations who inherit and expand their own lineage.

Looking around, there are actually not many choices in the entire Chinese entertainment industry who are good at fighting, good-looking, and popular.

The two big guys became friends with him because they saw his potential in the action film industry.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that these two are famous for “fighting”, but in fact, those who can “fight” well are all very smart.

Li Lianjie said this on the show.

There were many masters in martial arts schools at that time.

Moreover, everyone works very hard and the internal competition is very fierce.

If you punch three thousand times, I will punch four thousand times.

You do it 4,000 times, I do it 5,000 times...

In the end, everyone was exhausted from training every day. After all, they were all grown men with plenty of strength.

But Li Lianjie saw it and started to think about it.

There's no point in being so reckless.

He then changed direction and studied how I could achieve the same results as others with only one thousand training sessions.

After improving my efficiency, even if I practice 6,000 times or 3,000 times, I can still surpass others by a large margin.

He was able to stand out among that group of young men by combining his wisdom and fists.

So does Uncle Long.

In an era where everyone is fighting ruthlessly, dangerously, and with great difficulty.

While retaining these elements, he also worked on improving the viewing experience of the action.

Both of them have reached where they are today by pushing the limits of what ordinary people can do and then using their brains to go a step further.

Then, when I get old, it will be crucial to know which school the next kung fu superstar will be from.

After Zhang Yuan understood, he chuckled in his heart.

That's how people are.

When things get better, you still want to be better. When you are better, you will think about forming cliques and factions.

What a pity, no matter how many ideas you two have, it’s useless.

Action movies are actually starting to decline!

And it's not just in China that the market is declining; the market is beginning to shrink on a large scale all over the world.

In addition to the fact that the audience is tired of watching the show, there is another very important reason.

That is, action movies are actually a key area in the film and television industry where talented people from poor families can become successful.

Which rich and powerful family would let their children do such a dangerous business?

Most action superstars come from ordinary families, or even from poor backgrounds, both here and abroad.

But it has become increasingly difficult for a poor family to produce a successful person in the film and television industry!

All positions and markets are controlled by those who get rich first.

What action movie?

If you can earn billions just by having a relationship, who would still want to practice traditional Kung Fu?
In addition, with the increasing popularity of special effects action movies, the style of Li Lianjie and Chen Long has actually been gradually declining.

Just one point.

The Chinese Kung Fu stars in 2005 and the Chinese Kung Fu stars in 2025 are still the same people!

Chen Long, Li Lianjie, Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhen Zidan, Wu Jing... 20 years have passed, and they are still the same old ones.

Just tell me how good this business can be.

There is no outstanding fresh blood.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan had no intention of joining any side.

But it is also the reason why they rush to start when they see a good seedling.

"Zhang Yuan, how are you feeling lately?"

Seeing Uncle Long talking non-stop, Lao Li couldn't hold it in anymore and stepped forward to interrupt.

"Last time on the set, you weren't there, and I fell from such a high place. That blow could have killed me."

After Li Lianjie finished speaking, he glanced at Chen Long with a smile.

I knew him first.

And the implication of his words is that we are friends for life and death.

"JET, are you free later?" Uncle Long was generous: "Let's have dinner together."

"Okay, we haven't eaten together for a long time." Li Lianjie agreed immediately.

"By the way, how is Zhan Ping doing recently?" Uncle Long asked.

The corner of Lao Li's mouth twitched.

You are deliberately bringing up things that are not related to the topic!
Many people in the circle know about the conflict between Zhang Yuan and the Xiang family.

Aren’t you friends for life and death?
So there is a conflict between your godson and Zhang Yuan, what do you say?
Zhang Yuan smacked his lips.

Both brothers are masters.

In this fight between two masters, I just hope they don't hurt me by mistake.

Got to move!
"Well...Uncle Long, Brother Jie, I'm going to go say hello to my friends, you guys chat first."

"Going to pick up girls again?" Chen Long turned around and asked.

"Yes Yes Yes……"

What else can I say.

"Go ahead, young people should hang out with young people."

"Will you come together for dinner tonight?"

"Definitely."

If I say no, I won't be insolent to my two elder brothers.

Zhang Yuan quickly ran away to avoid the battlefield.

"They're competing with each other, and I might be able to gain some benefits."

“You have to get the size right!”

Zhang Yuan was also worried because it was not easy to offend either of them.

It would definitely be uncomfortable to be caught in the middle.

But if it is handled well, there will definitely be many benefits.

After all, they are all the top figures in the Chinese film and television industry.

After turning two corners, I saw the mother and daughter of the Liu family packing up their things in the lounge, preparing to go home.

"Hello Aunt Liu."

"Hello, I haven't seen you for a while. You look much more energetic now." Liu Xiaoli praised, "You looked so good in that costume before."

"Thank you."

Zhang Yuan didn't treat himself as an outsider and sat on a chair in the room with a smile.

Liu Xiaoli didn't treat him as an outsider and asked her assistant to bring him a bottle of water.

"Being in the same crew again makes me miss the old days."

When this was mentioned, Liu Qianqian, who was sitting next to her mother, blinked, and her thick, bristly eyelashes trembled for a while.

Yes.

I am able to be in the same crew with him again. The last time was in The Return of the Condor Heroes.

With him around, life will definitely be a lot more interesting.

"Yes, you all suffered under the bearded man before." Whenever Liu Xiaoli thought of that time, she felt that her daughter was too tired.

He looked at her with doting eyes.

"I'm feeling better now."

"After the official start of filming here, we work eight hours a day and have a day off on Sunday."

"The work arrangements in the West are more reasonable."

Aunt Liu sighed.

What she said was indeed true.

But not all Western crews are good. This time, the problem of slacking off came from them.

From the perspective of a boss, Zhang Yuan certainly prefers the domestic process.

After all, it’s short, flat and fast, I save money and effort, and get paid quickly.

So there is no need to blindly think that the West is good.

But Liu Xiaoli came from that era.

When she grew up, the West was so much more developed that it was inevitable that it left a "ideological imprint".

This problem not only occurs among ordinary people, but is also very serious among cultural and artistic workers like Aunt Liu.

Extending to the film and television industry, the fifth generation of directors includes Zhang Yimou, Chen Shishi, and Feng Xiaogang.

The "ideological stamp" of Western supremacy is particularly serious.

Therefore, as they get older, they can basically not produce any good works, and are unable to promote the development of the domestic film and television supporting industries.

Because whether it is equipment or technology, these old guys only trust foreign ones.

"Auntie, I heard that the director has arranged a role for you." Zhang Yuan mentioned this after chatting for a while.

"Haha, Director Rob has said this several times."

"I must play the role of the Queen Mother."

"I said I can't act, I can only dance."

"He insisted that I was suitable, and I couldn't persuade him, so I had to agree reluctantly."

"Don't laugh at me when the time comes, you professional actors."

He said he was not happy, but looking at the angle of his lips, it was obvious that he was reluctant.

Liu Xiaoli has made guest appearances before.

She followed her daughter around the crew and was often "caught" to be an extra.

But this is the first time he shows his face.

In the past, I was used as human background.

To play the role of Queen Mother this time, the director picked many middle-aged actresses, but he was not particularly satisfied with any of them.

Come and take a look.

The heroine's mother has both good temperament and looks!

Director Rob is in his forties.

Although white people have a tradition of pedophilia, the word "Lolita" comes from the novel "Lolita".

But this person's aesthetic is normal.

When people reach middle age, they have no interest in teenage girls.

Instead, I saw Liu Xiaoli's eyes shining.

After negotiating for several times, I asked Aunt Liu to put on the costume for a look.

It would be fine if I didn't change it, but it's perfect once I changed it.

This dress seemed as if it was tailor-made for her.

Because of what?

The costume of Queen Mother of the West in this film is not the traditional Chinese costume with layer upon layer.

On the basis of a slightly noble look, it also has a bit more agility and elegance.

Foreigners have a rather one-sided understanding of gods. If they want to look ethereal, then just let the clothes float.

This scene is at least 70% similar to the dance costume Liu Xiaoli wore when she performed folk dance!
How could that not be appropriate!
The director slammed the table and it was her choice!
I gave her a few tens of thousands of dollars as a token of my appreciation. Aunt Liu wasn't short of money anyway.

"That director has a very good eye."

"I made the right choice by choosing you."

"I can come and take a photo with you then."

"Hehehe..." Liu Xiaoli was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

"Auntie, don't go home for a while."

"Uncle Long wants to have dinner with me, let's go together."

"Okay!" Liu Xiaoli rubbed the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and smiled.

She is almost 50, but already she has two faint crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, which shows how well she takes care of herself.

Hopefully Sissi inherited some of this gene.

She thought Zhang Yuan was different.

As soon as he arrived, the eldest brother invited me to have dinner together, and he showed me more face than other actors.

And the good thing about him is that he never forgets us when good things happen to him.

Being on good terms with a big shot in the film and television industry like Chen Long would definitely be good for my daughter's acting career.

This is true.

In the previous life, when Liu Qianqian was "banned" by Hua Yi.

The reason why I was able to participate in Wang Leehom's directorial debut was because I met him through this film and he personally recommended me to him.

After talking for a while, Liu Xiaoli went to the bathroom and then Liu Qianqian came up to him.

"You made my mother so happy, what bad intentions do you have?" she asked with narrowed eyes.

nonsense!

How can I be good if I don't make my mother-in-law happy?

Don’t you know who your mother is?
She is already very wary, so if you don't be polite to her, how can she have any chance to interact with you in the future when you are on the set?

Zhang Yuan kept the words to himself and did not reply to her.

Instead, he stood up and put his hands behind his waist.

puff!
He took out a bottle of Wahaha.

"Ah!" Xiaolongnu took it with joy on her face.

"I was going to bring you a box."

"But recently there have been rats in our house..."

"Are you still thinking about me?" she said as she drank, her eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.

"That's right, isn't that your only hobby?"

"Hmm." She nodded.

"Oh, by the way, I just need your help with something."

"what happened?"

Zhang Yuan saw her take out a new cell phone from her bag.

IPONE1!

Wow, quite fashionable!

Zhang Yuan remembered that this thing was just released recently.

Most people these days still use Nokia and Motorola.

Next up is Samsung.

Apples are really rare.

"My father sent it to me." She waved the phone in her hand as if showing off.

"What can I do for you?" Zhang Yuan thought to himself, could it be that he doesn't know how to use it?
After all, full touch is still rare at this time.

"Take this." She took out a small notebook from her bag.

Then he held his old phone and opened the address book.

"Next, I'll tell you the number and you write it down."

"What are you doing?" Zhang Yuan scratched his head.

"I want to get a new phone, so I have to move the numbers in the address book of my old phone over there." Liu Qianqian replied seriously.

Zhang Yuan: …

Just copy and type by hand?
He found that he might have overestimated the other party.

This is no longer a question of not knowing how to use a new phone.

He really wanted to complain, but the operation was so confusing that he was speechless.

Your intelligence may not be suitable for smartphones.

But then I thought.

The address book is such a private thing, but she actually asked me to help copy it without reservation.

Although I am a little lazy... I still trust myself.

Although there were not as many backup methods in the 0s as in later generations, there were still the simplest means.

"You're like this."

"Do this again."

"Look, they are all here."

Zhang Yuan used the traditional method of saving the data on a SIM card, then replacing the phone with the card and copying and pasting.

"Wow!"

"How can it be like this?" Liu Qianqian's glasses widened.

"You are so awesome."

This is the time I least want to be called awesome... Zhang Yuan held his forehead and sighed.

"I helped you with this, shouldn't I give you a reward?"

Soon after, a faint lipstick mark with a Wahaha flavor appeared on his cheek.

After getting ready, the group planned to head to the dinner location.

Since the mother and daughter of the Liu family had been invited, Zhang Yuan even made a special trip to the lounge next door.

The white boy leading actor was also invited to join the cast.

Because I just happened to have something to tell him...

(End of this chapter)