Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 582 One Punch After Another

Rubbing his throbbing temples, Lu Lin struggled to sit up from his cot.

Suppress the urge to gag.

Lu Lin hurriedly lit another cigarette, squinted his eyes, and took a deep drag, which barely relieved the dizziness and headache from the hangover.

Come to your senses.

He stood up unsteadily.

Picking up the evaluation report from his desk, Lu Lin casually stubbed out his cigarette, patted his still slightly dizzy head, and left the cinema manager's office, walking briskly down the corridor toward the screening area.

Push open the door to Hall No. 5.

The darkness and flickering light before him were all too familiar to him.

Proceed along the entrance passage.

The gaze quickly fell on the top of the big screen, where the Tai Chi master walked slowly forward in the darkness and rain, flanked by a row of men in black, numbering at least a hundred.

Screams sounded.

The hundred men in black roared and lunged at Wu Jing.

Amidst rousing music, a 1 vs 100 battle unfolds on the screen, unleashing a truly insane spectacle.

"That's an exaggeration."

Shaking his head, Lu Lin turned his gaze to the audience.

The light emanating from the screen.

It was reflected only on the faces of five or six spectators.

Some people watched intently, while others yawned. Sometimes, bigger fight scenes don't necessarily attract more viewers; a lack of impact and immersion is equivalent to doing nothing at all.

In addition, Wu Jing's baby face makes it difficult for him to gain enough credibility with movie fans.

They believed he could take on a hundred men single-handedly.

Lower your head.

Lu Lin pressed the button on the ballpoint pen.

He quickly wrote out the strokes of the evaluation report.

The film's occupancy rate, viewing immersion, and cast were all evaluated, and the final screening schedule was directly cancelled.

Some data.

Although it's clear at a glance in the ticketing system.

However, qualified cinema managers will personally visit the theaters to assess the audience's viewing situation. Low ticket sales in the early stages do not mean that the movie is not a box office success; it simply means that the cinema lacks the capacity for large-scale promotion to attract moviegoers!

If the movie is well-received.

Theater managers don't mind adding one or two screenings to some low-budget films.

Let's see how the market reacts.

For example, when "Crazy Stone" was first shown in his cinema, there weren't many screenings, but the atmosphere in the theater was extremely enthusiastic. Although there weren't many screenings, the attendance rate was extremely high.

In that situation, without the distributor saying anything, cinemas will proactively increase the number of screenings.

One last look at the big screen.

Lu Lin turned and left.

In the cinema he was in charge of, "Wolf Warrior" was completely sentenced to death. It was cruel for the production company, but for the cinema, it was just a necessary choice for doing business.

Push open the door to Hall Number Four.

Lu Lin repeated the process he had just gone through.

First, look at the movie "All About Women" on the screen, then observe the reactions of the moviegoers in the audience.

The occupancy rate was average.

Most of the seats were empty.

Some people laughed out loud, while others were extremely restless.

In the short time he stood there observing, some movie fans left with popcorn and cola, clearly unhappy. As Lu Lin made way for them, he could hear them complaining repeatedly.

"What a mess! What kind of garbage was this?!"

"What the hell is this film by Xu Ke?!"

“What a disappointment!”

Looking at the big screen again, Lu Lin's head, which was throbbing from a hangover, throbbed with pain.

The image above shows a bed scene performed by Zhou Xun.

It has absolutely no aesthetic appeal.

Although it's part of the plot and character design, Zhou Xun's exaggerated movements and stiff, robotic physique really make for a poor viewing experience.

"Reduce the number of screenings."

Turning his gaze away, Lu Lin gave his final summary.

He shook his head.

He left the theater again.

Xu Ke's bold claim of 100 million yuan is unlikely to be fulfilled. If Zhou Xun cannot produce a blockbuster film, the accolades of the Hundred Flowers Award, the Hong Kong Film Award, and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress will probably not protect her for long.

Both of her films have faced strong competition from Li Luo.

Two-time Golden Horse Award winner.

That's really bad luck.

I calmed myself down and went to screening room number three, where the movie "Mei Lanfang" was being shown. The attendance was average, but the viewing experience was quite immersive.

Fans who are used to this type of film will have no problem watching it two or three times.

Although he was ridiculed by many people three years ago.

Chen Kaige's reputation won't be completely ruined.

This film is titled "Mei Lanfang".

If we disregard the comparison with the classic film "Farewell My Concubine," it is actually a good movie. However, due to its subject matter, its box office performance will likely be disappointing.

With the suggestion to maintain the current screening schedule, Lu Lin concluded his evaluation of the film.

However, the screening schedule for "Mei Lanfang" is limited.

His word doesn't count.

The scheduling of films distributed by powerful companies involves a lot of power struggles at higher levels. As a cinema manager, he can only offer suggestions; the final decision rests with the cinema chain.

When the door to Hall No. 2 was pushed open.

The sudden burst of laughter jolted him awake.

"dad."

"Mom said if you don't do something, everything in the house will break!!!"

The childish words made the audience laugh uncontrollably. They all watched with smiles as the little kid on the tricycle rode around Li Luo once before disappearing into the backyard.

Li Luo smiled indulgently, then looked with amusement at Jin Shanzhao, the burly man standing opposite him.

Such an action.

This caused the audience to burst into laughter again.

Li Luo slowly rolled up his sleeves.

He was in a horse stance with his legs bent forward.

He reached out to Jinshan to find a stall.

The imposing posture instantly silenced the previous lively laughter, and the moviegoers focused intently on the upcoming battle. Lu Lin had seen it several times before, but he still couldn't help but stare at the big screen.

Rotate your body.

The sweeping leg technique Jinshan found was extremely powerful.

With a series of shifting movements, Li Luo kicked him in the thigh in the blink of an eye.

While suffering in pain.

Jinshan is about to take off and flip.

The thick leg wrapped in coarse cloth lashed down at Li Luo's head like a whip. If this move hit him squarely, he would be crippled or faint at best, which frightened hundreds of movie fans into leaning back.

With his hands crossed to support the opponent, Li Luo then followed up with a forward kick.

They forcefully overturned the gold mine.

As the burly man landed, the attacker swiftly lunged forward and delivered a powerful knee strike, sending the man flying.

Dust flew everywhere.

The footage on the screen is slowed down.

Jin Shan Zhao, his face flushed, leaped into the air, his arms and legs rising high like a roc spreading its wings. The upward-facing shot made him look even more imposing, but the audience felt sorry for him.

"Boom."

The strong, burly man landed heavily on the ground.

Hit again.

They kept hitting each other.

A sudden, unexpected kick from under his long gown completely stunned Jinshan.

He was woken up by his men.

Jinshan cleverly used his heel to draw the knife.

He fiercely swung his sword at the long-robed man standing opposite him, unleashing a gleaming, cold light.

"Shameless!"

"They actually launched a sneak attack!!!"

As expected, the audience immediately erupted in curses, but the ensuing battle between the feather duster and the machete thrilled the moviegoers, who burst into laughter.

Li Luo swung the duster and slapped Fan Shaohuang's buttocks twice.

Inside the theater, which can accommodate hundreds of people.

Their laughter was deafening.

The crowd erupted in thunderous applause.

Tsk tsk, so impressive!

Lu Lin wielded his pen and wrote the word "excellent" amidst the immersive viewing experience. Now, no actors came to promote the film, and it was a film that received spontaneous applause from the audience in the screening room.

Without a doubt, it has the potential to become a blockbuster movie.

The screening continues.

From the joy and fun of the past.

It quickly transformed into a desolate and desolate landscape.

The protagonist's family moves from a luxurious house to a poor attic, and the changes in their living environment, food, and daily necessities, as well as the predominantly gray and black color scheme, directly impact the audience.

Buy rice, start a fire, and boil medicine.

A remarkably relatable scene allowed moviegoers to relax and quietly watch Li Luo's performance on screen.

these people.

This also includes Lu Lin.

Those exciting fight scenes are certainly endlessly watchable.

But what truly captivated them was the following scene: the discomfort and embarrassment of buying rice, the clumsiness of holding the bamboo tube to blow on the fire, the fanning of the palm leaf to watch over the medicine, and the constant wiping of their eyes from the smoke and fire.

His meticulous care for his wife.

When going out to look for work, I went from being a little too proud to actually squeezing into the crowd and waving my arms.

all of these.

They are all so lifelike.

Covered in dust from shoveling coal, his awkward glances when Wu Chilin greeted him, and then his relieved smile as he raised his hand—all of this deeply captivated Lu Lin and the moviegoers present.

Despite the lack of any exciting fight scenes, it still managed to grab their attention.

"sharp."

I couldn't help but mutter something under my breath.

Lu Lin wrote "excellent" in the evaluation of the actor's performance.

In this movie.

Li Luo's performance simply amazed him.

The fierceness of "SPL: Sha Po Lang," the roguish charm of "Raging Fire," and the beauty of "Painted Skin"—these are the three films that left the deepest impression on him. But all three can be summarized into one thing.

He's so handsome!

This is not a derogatory term.

Many actors want to sell their looks but can't quite pull it off. Appearance, physique, and sharp fighting skills can all be categorized under the word "handsome."

In "Ip Man".

In addition to his sharp skills, Li Luo abandoned his usual methods of showing off his good looks.

Through various small details.

To continuously build the charm of this character.

In Lu Lin's view.

After discarding his past ways, Li Luo's on-screen persona actually made him appear more like a master.

Pen tip tapping evaluation form.

The manager of the new UME Cinema looked at the screen again.

Miura kicked Takeshi Hayashi to death.

Pressure.

Master Liao was shot and killed.

Press down again!

Blood stained the rice bag.

It's shocking to look at.

What was done.

It's just a bite to eat.

Why did you shoot?!

"Li Zhao!"

Why did he shoot and kill someone?!

These angry roars echoed in the silent screening room, seemingly igniting the emotions of the moviegoers, but in reality, they also forcefully suppressed their emotions.

This ignites their anger, allowing it to be released to its fullest extent when the protagonist appears.

Thinking about what's about to happen.

I stared intently at the screen.

Even Lu Lin, the cinema manager who had grown extremely bored with movies, couldn't help but feel excited.

"Open the door!" The iron gate was shaken loudly.

The veins on his arms were bulging.

Walking slowly into the arena, Li Luo turned his head expressionlessly to look upstairs.

The violent yet suppressed voices resounded simultaneously in thousands of cinemas and on nearly two thousand screens.

"I want to hit ten!"

This low growl sent chills down the spines of countless people.

at the same time.

Countless people leaned forward, afraid of missing any of the details that followed.

Compared to the 1 vs 100 in "Wolf Warrior".

1 vs. 10.

It seems not worth mentioning.

With sufficient build-up, the resulting shock is enough to create an overwhelming force.

He put down the half-eaten roasted sweet potato from his pocket.

Walk towards the center of the martial arts arena.

He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Li Luo cast aside everything he had been suppressing, his eyes so fierce they seemed ready to devour anyone. Ultimately, he was a martial artist, and he had to show the bloodthirsty and ruthless side that was in his bones.

Ten Japanese soldiers stepped forward and quickly surrounded him with excited expressions.

In the roar.

The Japanese soldiers, their faces contorted with rage, swarmed forward.

Tumbling in mid-air.

The whip-like leg lashed out at Li Luo with a whooshing sound.

His leaping figure looked very dashing, but the next moment he was grabbed by the thigh and flipped to the ground. Li Luo used his actions to show everyone how foolish it is to lift a high leg in actual combat.

Overturning doesn't count.

He took the opportunity to step on the Japanese soldier's head and lunge forward.

With a snap.

The fragile neck snapped softly.

Seeing this made the fans' scalps tingle.

They were not passively attacked.

Instead, they take the initiative, like a fierce tiger.

Wherever the fist lands, it strikes vital points on the human body.

Smashing ears, splitting throats, breaking arms, severing legs—the more brutal the attack, the less uncomfortable the moviegoers felt. Instead, they cheered as Li Luo swiftly ripped open a Japanese soldier's thigh and stomped down with a whoosh.

He threw a punch, sending several teeth and blood splattering into the air.

The cheers were deafening.

In just two seconds, the fist pounded wildly on the chest of the Japanese soldier who had been thrown to the ground, causing him to convulse and spit out blood.

The fans were sweating profusely from the heat.

A move demonstrating punching speed.

Click till.

Without leaving a wide opening behind his back, Li Luo quickly spun into a horse stance and charged towards his next opponent with lightning speed.

He feinted with his hands, then unleashed a long, powerful kick.

He kicked him several meters away.

Facing a four-person frontal attack, Wing Chun skills were displayed to their fullest extent.

Wooden dummy.

The training focuses on offense and defense within a small area.

With explosive power, he breaks through the opponent's frame and delivers a powerful punch in a small space, or he stabs hard with his feet, aiming for the back of the knee and the root of the thigh like a sharp blade.

Finally, we come to the end.

Facing the last Japanese soldier.

Li Luo used a double-clamping stance to pin him between his legs, and his fists rained down furiously.

They beat him until he struggled desperately.

He was hit so hard that blood kept flowing from his nose.

"Bang bang bang!"

The powerful fist continued to pound down in thousands of screening rooms.

One punch after another.

The excitement of the moviegoers was so great that almost the entire audience stood up.

One punch after another.

It grossed over 18 million yuan at the box office on its opening day.

One punch after another.

The screenings of "Wolf Warrior" were completely disrupted, and "Women Are Not Bad", which had set a box office target of 100 million yuan, could not even release its first and second day box office figures, resulting in an emergency reduction in screenings in major cinemas.

Xu Ke led the three leading actresses on an emergency roadshow in major box office cities.

There was nothing that could reverse the downward trend.

Despite Chen Kaige's brand name and China Film Group's strong support, "Mei Lanfang" still faced a strong challenge from "Ip Man" in terms of screenings.

The issue now is not whether or not to allow it.

The real question is whether the film schedules we have can be maintained.

The next day.

Another battle report for "Ip Man".

The explosive word-of-mouth drew large numbers of moviegoers to theaters, causing the box office to rise against the trend. On its third day of release, the film raked in more than 23 million yuan at the box office.

Those working in the field were utterly dumbfounded.

The first weekend lasted three days.

Box office data.

The total is over 67 million.

Upon hearing the amount announced by the distributor, China Film Group, Feng Xiaogang hurriedly drove to Huayi Brothers headquarters, demanding increased publicity funds, requesting actors to increase their roadshow promotion time, and urging the distribution staff to do their utmost to secure more screenings.

This number.

Although it didn't gross 100 million yuan in its opening weekend, it did.

That's already exaggerated enough.

It's important to know that at the time, "Painted Skin" had all the advantages of timing, location, and popularity, and it practically dominated the National Day film season.

That's why they were able to achieve such results back then.

And now.

The Lunar New Year film season is fiercely competitive.

With a multitude of imported, co-produced, and domestic films gathered together, the quality of those who managed to break through is evident. Even if Feng Xiaogang had great confidence in his New Year's film, he couldn't avoid being overwhelmed.

Feng Xiaogang was anxious.

Chen Kaige, on the other hand, was panicking.

Director Chen, no longer as composed as before, went to the headquarters of China Film Group once again.

There is only one requirement.

That means we must maintain the existing screening schedule.

After just three days of intense competition, Li Luo once again polished his golden reputation.

Using the blood shed in films like "Mei Lanfang," "Women Are Not Bad," and "Wolf Warrior," the butcher's knife in his hand is stained even more crimson, and the next step is a head-on collision with "If You Are the One."

Regardless of the outcome.

With box office earnings of over 76 million yuan in just three days, he has firmly established his title as the highest-grossing male movie star in mainland China.

Furthermore, thanks to the special appeal of kung fu movies, the aura of action stars subtly emerges.

following.

Naturally, there were all sorts of invitations and invitations.

At this moment, Li Luo had already boarded a plane to Hong Kong Island, heading straight to the southern island with the cheerful crew to prepare for the Hong Kong Island premiere to be held the next day.

December 15th.

Unlike the biting cold winds and swirling snowflakes of the north, this place is different.

Hong Kong Island, located in the south, is sunny and hot during the day, so hot that even wearing an extra jacket feels stuffy.

The glass shimmered with the sunlight.

Fluffy white clouds, like cotton candy, drifted across the car window, but soon came to a stop.

Open the car door.

Li Luo took off his sunglasses.

Enjoy the view of the small, shimmering bay before you.

Birds circled overhead.

A forest of swaying masts.

The yachts in the distance created white waves, and the blue sea and sky were a sight to behold, making one feel relaxed and happy.

Although today is not the weekend.

But for those who have already achieved financial freedom...

When to go out for fun and relaxation is not a question worth considering.

I could hear shouts coming from not far away.

Li Luo walked happily onto the wooden walkway, passed the yachts and sailboats of all sizes moored at the berths, and strode toward the guy in front of him who was wearing only beach shorts and waving his arms at him.

"Mr. Huang."

He leaped onto the stern deck and smiled as he accepted the cocktail offered to him: "You have a great physique; you have the potential to be an action star."

Standing in front of him was Raymond Wong.

Don't be fooled by the fact that she's already 62 years old.

The other person is very well-maintained; they even have abs.

"Hahaha."

Huang Baiming burst into laughter and quickly beckoned him to go into the cabin: "I would like to act myself, but unfortunately no audience is willing to watch me fight. Not everyone can become a superstar like you."

"Look at it."

"Here are some of your admirers."

"Joyce, Anita, Janis, Bobby, Tian'er, the brother you've all been waiting for is here! Hurry up and come over to say hello."

In his shouts.

The five girls sitting on the off-white sofa stood up excitedly one after another.

"Hello, Brother Luo!"

"Wow."

"Brother Luo, you're so handsome!"

"He Yichen, I'm so glad to finally see you! Could you sign an autograph for me later?"

Can I give you a hug?

Red, blue, yellow, green, black.

Girls wearing various three-point bikinis excitedly bounced over, their fair skin even whiter than the sofa. The bouncy, jumping bouncing light made Li Luo's eyes dazzle.

Although a few English names were introduced, all the faces in front of me were Chinese.

This is a custom on Hong Kong Island.

In line with international standards, it's normal to have a foreign name; foreigners often need to have a Chinese name too.

As for appearance.

None of them were bad.

The girls all have incredibly hot figures.

Faced with the overwhelming enthusiasm, Li Luo, a veteran of many battles, remained calm and composed. He laughed heartily and greeted them repeatedly, embracing these vibrant young women without any hesitation.

Feel all the elasticity, youth, and beauty.

Just after settling into the hotel, I received a call from Huang Baiming inviting me to go out and soak up some sun, saying that everyone had worked hard on the promotions these past few days.

this kind of thing.

How could Li Luo refuse?

As for this "big family," it only refers to Li Luo.

It's not that Huang Baiming is stingy.

In fact, kung fu films like "Ip Man" are quite popular in overseas markets. Before the official release, the overseas rights were sold off one after another, which not only recouped the production costs but also made a slight profit.

They're buying like crazy in China now.

Every share of the box office revenue that is ultimately distributed is profit.

That's how much money you make.

Of course, the crew's celebration was indispensable. If Huang Baiming were really stingy, he wouldn't have gotten to where he is today. As long as it helps him make money, he's willing to spend as much money as he can.

However, before the creators could celebrate, they naturally had to win over the top contributor.

Let's have a private party.

It's the right thing to do is to build more personal relationships with everyone.

Huang Baiming noticed that Li Luo was unceremoniously embracing the beauties on both sides, and then walking towards the various wines and delicacies that had been prepared in advance, surrounded by a throng of women. His smile became even more intense.

They set a trap for Li Luo.

Such an idea is, of course, impossible.

Given their capabilities, they wouldn't be afraid of this level of threat at all.

Huang Baiming wouldn't be foolish enough to do such a thing. In his view, friendly cooperation can bring more long-term benefits, and the other party's friendly behavior is definitely a good sign for him.

Arrange this private party.

He simply wanted Li Luo to eat well, drink well, and have fun with him!
He snapped his fingers.

This is a diagram to help untangle the cable.

Huang Baiming also laughed heartily, put his arm around one of the hot girls, and followed her inside with a smile.

(End of this chapter)