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

Chapter 585 Shattered Confidence
Looking at Zhen Ziyi standing in front of him.

Li Luo's words of thanks were truly heartfelt.

Although Hung Kwan-po set the overall tone for the film's action sequences and designed over 90% of the fight scenes, he still borrowed some of the opponent's action techniques to make the fight scenes more visually appealing.

Express thankfulness.

It is quite the right thing to do.

Of course, the results are completely different.

Compared to Donnie Yen's "Ip Man", my version of "Ip Man" is more aggressive and violent in terms of action.

As for dramatic scenes...

There's even less to say about that.

While Donnie Yen's dramatic scenes were impressive in the original version, they were only comparable to his performances in "Dragon Tiger Gate" and "Flash Point," and were not particularly outstanding.

The dramatic scenes.

It has never been their forte.

Donnie Yen's action scenes are indeed impressive, but his weaknesses are quickly exposed when he steps out of his comfort zone, as seen in the much-criticized ancient war epic, "Guan Yun Chang".

Putting aside the flaws such as height, beard, and foot combat, let's not even talk about them.

When facing actors who excel in dramatic scenes, his presence is easily overshadowed.

Li Luo gave him a warm hug.

This caught Zhen Zilin somewhat off guard.

Regardless, it was better than being treated coldly. He immediately nodded happily to Li Luo and said, "I've seen the trailer for the movie. You fought really well in it."

"I'll learn a lot from you later, and we'll work together again if there's a chance in the future!"

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Li Luo smiled and waved his hand.

It's not really about studying or anything like that.

The main reason why Zhen Zilin came to show his support was because he is considered an artist under Huang Baiming's management.

With Oriental Entertainment.

He has signed contracts for several films.

In addition, Donnie Yen also wanted to see how Li Luo acted. When he first learned that the movie "Ip Man" was in preparation, he tried his best to win the role of Ip Man from Raymond Wong.

Unfortunately.

Although he patted his chest to say he was fine, he could only watch helplessly as Li Luo walked step by step toward the wooden dummy.

Fortunately, Raymond Wong said he would definitely not forget him.

The fight that sparked the conflict.

Anyone who sees it will praise it as brilliant.

Therefore, continuing to develop action movies around Donnie Yen is actually a good choice. Huang Baiming even helped him secure a pretty good role in the next "Bodyguards and Assassins".

The thought of working with a host of big names, and being one of the lead actors, is very exciting.

Zhen Zilin was extremely excited.

It can follow.
Watching Li Luo continue to greet the next guest, his smile carried a hint of bitterness. The role that had excited him so much seemed to be looked down upon by the other party.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to act at all.

Under Zhen Ziyi's extremely complicated gaze, Li Luo greeted the group of young models with boundless glamour.

This kind of occasion.

Of course, Xiong Dailin's fellow disciples wanted to come and join in the fun.

Our leading lady is welcoming to everyone who comes her way; all that hard work acting is for this moment of showing off!
The younger generation showered them with enthusiastic compliments.

A gaze of admiration and envy.

She couldn't have been happier at that moment; it was even more refreshing than gulping down a big mouthful of iced cola on a sweltering summer day.

I was just about to introduce him to Li Luo.

Lynn Hung was stunned to see her girlfriends swarming towards him.

Various shouts of "Luo Ge, Luo Ge" kept coming.

Two or three girls dressed as bunny girls chased and played with him on the yacht, led by Yang Ying and Janice Man, although no particularly interesting or intimate contact ever occurred.

But no matter what, we're all acquaintances.

We should welcome them.

However, because he was surrounded by fans and cameras, Li Luo smiled and shook hands with these glamorous young models with great tact, maintaining an appropriate social distance.

The young models naturally know their limits.

But without her noticing, her fingertips would always glide merrily across his palm, while her flirtatious eyes would keep darting around.

Time keeps passing.

Simon Yam, Hung Kam-po, and others followed one after another.

The continuous appearance of guests made the premiere even more glamorous.

At Huang Baiming's suggestion, the band played even more enthusiastically.

Camera, video camera.

All in place.

Guests attending the premiere received palm-sized stickers from staff and, under the watchful eyes of the cameras, stuck them on various parts of their bodies, each bearing the sharp outline of the name "Ip Man."

Amid cheers from fans, the guests, accompanied by a band, were the first to walk the red carpet.

Zhang Jin arrived at the end of the red carpet.

First, he struck a pose in front of the wooden dummy with a cool air.

Then I took the pen.

Leave your name on the poster wall.

The others followed suit, and regardless of whether they knew how to perform Wing Chun, they all came to the wooden dummy to practice the movements. Once the media had taken enough photos, they were satisfied and signed autographs and took pictures.

He then gave a brief interview.

"sharp."

Hong Kong Film Awards Chairman Chan Ka-sheung stepped in front of the camera and praised Li Luo without reservation: "I've seen a trailer, and Li Luo's performance in this movie is outstanding, both in acting and fighting."

"He can be considered a grandmaster!"

"Unfortunately."

When reporters pressed him about the Golden Horse Awards, he simply shook his head: "I can only say it's very regrettable. As a very influential award, it shouldn't be so petty."

There is both cooperation and competition between the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, and the competition even outweighs the cooperation.

Now there is an opportunity.

Of course, he had to take the opportunity to kick him while he was down.

Chen Jiashang achieved both fame and fortune with the movie "Painted Skin". He not only made a lot of money from the box office, but also received various interviews and appeared on TV shows, which made him look good as a big director.

Having reaped so many benefits, it's only natural to help the big boss set things up when it matters most.

Do you think Li Luo can win the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor?

The reporter continued to ask questions.

Such questions are naturally inevitable.

"I certainly hope so."

Chen Jiashang frankly stated his opinion, then nodded and said, "However, the final result still depends on the jury's vote. Everyone knows that I am just doing some service work."

"Painted Skin's results are so good."

The reporter thrust the microphone forward again, asking rapidly, "Have you considered making a sequel? Are there any plans in progress? Will the cast change?"

"Or is the original cast returning?"

"If a sequel is successful, will you still be directing it?"

This series of questions.

The other reporters' eyes lit up at this.

However, Chen Jiashang smiled and brushed it off with a few words, then turned his attention back to "Ip Man," offering a few words of congratulations before turning and walking into the movie theater next door.

Will there be a sequel? When will it be made? Will the original cast be used?

His opinion doesn't count for any of these things.

Not only does it not count.

Even whether he himself can return to the director's chair is uncertain. All power is now in the hands of Xinghuo Film and Television, so there's really no point in answering that question.

He hadn't discussed the specifics with Li Luo, and he wasn't worried about others copying the style of "Painted Skin."

Anyone can make a film based on the stories from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.

However, without authorization, no one dares to use the main framework of Li Luo's version of Painted Skin.

The reason for creating original characters like Pei Rong, Xia Bing, and Xiao Wei is to prevent others from following suit. Without the soul of this drama, the difficulty of remaking it would be no less than traversing the Shu Road.

Preconceived notions.

This will subject imitators to extremely harsh comparisons.

Another thing is that after finishing up with the Hong Kong Film Awards, Chen Jiashang also wants to take a break for a while. He doesn't have the same energy as Li Luo to keep pushing himself.

"Ah She!"

"It's been a long time since I last saw you."

"Wow, there are so many beautiful girls here! Is it good news that you're dating?"

Have you ever thought about collaborating with Li Luo again?

Amidst the reporters' relentless questioning, Charmaine Sheh laughed and walked towards the camera, casually asking, "Is there a ghost dating me? Can you introduce me to someone?" This made the reporters grin from ear to ear.

one by one.

The guests walked the red carpet one after another.

With the film's box office success in mainland China, the crew members were naturally in high spirits.

When asked if they had learned any Wing Chun moves while filming, Simon Yam and Lam Ka-tung immediately struck a pose in front of the backdrop, awkwardly mimicking the stance amidst the roar of laughter from the fans.

The female lead makes a stunning entrance.

Ankle boots with black stockings, paired with a red plaid strapless dress.

This outfit, which blends the styles of an innocent schoolgirl with a sexy urban woman, made reporters frantically press their shutters.

The crew members.

There was no rush to go to the movie theater.

They waited until Huang Baiming, Hong Jinbao, Li Luo, and Ye Weixin greeted each other as they walked onto the red carpet, and then happily joined the fans in giving the four big names of the production team a warm round of applause.

Amidst joyful laughter.

Li Luo was forcibly pushed in front of the wooden dummy by Hong Jinbao.

"Be careful, Mr. Li!"

Taking the microphone from the host, Huang Baiming nervously said in Cantonese, "This wooden dummy was borrowed from the company. If you break it with one blow, I won't have the money to compensate anyone."

The words echoing in the mall caused the gathered fans to burst into laughter.

He innocently spread his hands in front of the camera.

Li Luo then assumed a fighting stance.

Under the excited gaze of everyone, and amidst the flashing lights of the cameras, he effortlessly demonstrated the Wing Chun stance training method.

The crackling sound drew cheers from the audience.

After several big shots left their signatures.

The cast and crew cheered and gathered Li Luo in the center. Everyone quickly accepted the champagne handed over by the hostess, and shouts of "Great box office success!" rang out, with golden ribbons flying everywhere.

He gestured to the camera and his fans.

Li Luo smiled, raised his arm, and downed the golden champagne in one gulp.

The premiere ceremony has concluded.

The main cast and crew members went to the cinema one after another.

Fans who were lucky enough to buy tickets for the premiere were also busy. They excitedly lined up to enter the theater, ready to be the first to see "Ip Man" on Hong Kong Island.

Besides female fans.

There are also quite a few male action fans.

The huge movie theater was in chaos as everyone searched for their seats.

The main cast and crew naturally had the most comfortable seats in the theater.

The corresponding note was affixed above the seat.

Just find the one that fits your description.

"Big brother."

Li Luo looked around and smiled at the person next to him, "Doesn't this feel like you guys going to the theater for a midnight showing back in the day?"

"Not like."

Moving steadily forward, Hong Jinbao shook her head directly: "At least it doesn't feel like it. Back then, people who went to midnight screenings liked to come in eating a piece of sugarcane. If the filming wasn't good..."

He looked at Li Luo.

Hong Jinbao twitched her cheeks and chuckled.

Without needing to elaborate, Li Luo could already picture the scene of sugarcane flying everywhere, pelting the crew members as they scattered and ran for their lives.

He shook his head and smiled.

He moved to his seat and sat down comfortably. Looking at the crossed legs next to him, the plump thighs covered by black stockings, his smile deepened, and he winked quickly at Xiong Dailin sitting beside him.

The latter appears to be looking directly at the screen.

In reality, most of the attention was focused on Li Luo.

The woman's heart skipped a beat at the blink of an eye, and her crossed legs involuntarily tensed.

His expression, however, remained even more aloof.

"Luo Ge."

He turned and smiled.

Lynn Hung nodded and greeted her.

"Arlene~"

Li Luo responded with a smile, then calmly looked at the big screen.

Once all the audience members were seated...

After director Ye Weixin gave a brief introduction to the film, the lights in the screening room suddenly went out, and the huge screen gradually came back on.

I took a sip of cola.

Chen Jiashang watched the film with a relaxed expression.

I couldn't help but admire Li Luo's versatile style. From the violent tough guy in "SPL: Sha Po Lang" to the roguish and handsome uncle in "Raging Fire," he handled all kinds of roles with ease.

The "Ip Man" before us exudes the demeanor and style of a master, offering a completely different feeling compared to the dominance of "Painted Skin".

Just like a chameleon, she can play any role convincingly!
Grip the handrail tightly.

Zhen Zilin stared intently at the screen.

Amidst the gasps of the audience, he quickly considered what the effect would be if he were to perform the spectacular fight scene himself.

Ok.

I can do this myself.

Huh?
The thought process is exactly the same as what I expected, so the actions should flow smoothly from there.

Pretty!

The eldest brother is indeed the eldest brother.

The sword shows no signs of aging!
hiss~
Li Luo executed that move beautifully. Despite being a burly man of 1.82 meters, his limb extension and flexibility were comparable to those of Li Lianjie. One can only imagine how much hard work he must have put in behind the scenes.

Donnie Yen felt confident that he could definitely pull off the spectacular action sequences on screen.

But looking at that handsome face, he pursed his lips.

This one
I feel like I can't do anything about it.

Looking at Li Luo's subtle performance in the play, Zhen Ziqing was momentarily lost in thought. Although he didn't know what the saying "Why did Heaven create both Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang?" meant, a huge sense of loss still swept over him.

When I was young.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Jet Li were at the height of their fame.

Just when the two great mountains were fading into the past, another Li Luo suddenly emerged in mainland China!
Compared to myself.

Li Luo is almost twenty years younger.

Li Luo is just as good a fighter as me, even better looking, and has outstanding acting skills. Except for his action scenes, he surpasses me in almost every aspect!
When Li Luo roared and waved a feather duster, pressing it against Jin Shan's neck...

A serene smile frozen on the screen.

Let his pupils...

It contracted violently in an instant.

"Shh."

He had almost torn the armrest of the seat apart, and the bulging veins looked ferocious.

This moment.

Zhen Ziyi felt almost desperate.

He had discussed the issue with friends in the industry, such as Yip Wai-shun, hoping they could help him find flaws without reservation. After repeatedly watching the film, they finally identified the biggest weakness.

It's not about height, appearance, or dramatic acting.

Instead, it's a reversal of the trend!

This is something I can't do anything about.

To put it bluntly.

There's just no way to perfectly stop the fighting.

Like Hendrik Willem Van Loon.

He might be covered in injuries after the fight, but as soon as he stops moving, the audience knows it's over!
Like Jet Li.

All it takes is a flying kick.

There's no need to film the villain's fate at all; all they need to do is land and strike a pose, and the audience will be perfectly satisfied knowing that the protagonist has successfully defeated the villain.

But there was nothing he could do.

I've tried many times but I still can't find that feeling.

At the time, Ye Weixin's suggestion was to find a way to avoid this point and achieve that kind of ending effect by cutting the villains' and onlookers' reactions.

And now.
Li Luo perfectly captured that feeling.

With a slight tilt of the feather duster, he smiled calmly in the close-up shot.

There are no words.

But everyone can feel it.

fighting.

That's it!

This discovery suddenly gave Zhen Zilin a sense of despair, as if he had fallen into an abyss, and his attention became dazed.

"Donnie?"

"Donnie!!!"

Two rapid, low cries jolted him awake.

Seeing this guy suddenly become so lost and dejected, Huang Baiming quickly realized what he was thinking, and frowned solemnly, saying, "Li Luo acted very well, but you also have your advantages."

Don't underestimate yourself!

"You have exceptional talent in action direction and fight design."

"Your strength lies in your modern freestyle fighting style, and Li Luo can't compete with you in that aspect. Don't compare your weaknesses to others' strengths."

Believe in yourself.

"In the realm of modern mixed martial arts, you are the one and only action superstar!"

After such a speech...

Finally, Zhen Zilin was able to rebuild his shattered confidence.

"Thank you!"

He solemnly thanked Huang Baiming, his eyes fixed firmly on the big screen.

With a sigh of relief.

Huang Baiming quickly adjusted his glasses.

Squinting at the guy sitting in front, quietly watching the movie, I never expected that this movie would almost drive the extremely confident Zhen Zilin to the brink of collapse.

Encourage Zhen Ziyi.

It was something he had to do.

Collaborating with Li Luo on "Ip Man" was for business and profit, while pushing Donnie Yen to the top was a subconscious consensus among many filmmakers in Hong Kong.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon is getting old.

Hong Kong local filmmakers must take up the mantle of action films.

Especially in Southeast Asia, Tony Jaa's meteoric rise has already taken away a significant share of the market from traditional Hong Kong action films. Now, the only one in Hong Kong who can compete with him is Donnie Yen!
This is the most powerful market on Hong Kong Island.

Someone has to guard it.

The subsequent film, *Bodyguards and Assassins*, was also made to amplify Donnie Yen's fame.

Okay
Li Luo didn't like that movie.

Swallow your saliva.

Huang Baiming has refocused his attention on the silver screen.

The spectacular fight scenes thrilled the actors, including Hung Tin-ming, Charmaine Sheh, and Alan Tam, and the audience was equally excited, with gasps and cheers echoing throughout the theater.

Almost everyone's emotions rose and fell with the plot of the movie.

Except for Lynn Hung.

Although our beautiful model was staring intently at the screen, all her senses were focused on her thighs, feeling the slightly sharp fingertips gently scraping against her stockings.

It hovers and swims, extending backward inch by inch.

That kind of anytime
The feeling of being discovered at any moment.

panic.

A feeling of panic.

As her fingertips traced the lines, it was as if tiny electric currents were rapidly spreading throughout her body, startling her so much that her breath became hot with joy, and making her almost lose track of where she was.

She glanced at Li Luo with a seductive look.

Seeing the mischievous smile on the other person's lips, Xiong Dailin was completely immersed in the world of light and shadow.

That night.

News photos of the Hong Kong premiere of the film "Ip Man" were almost simultaneously circulated on major news websites in mainland China.

Li Luo is wildly popular in Hong Kong.

Naturally, it has attracted much attention.

However, the main focus of online attention at that time was on "If You Are the One".

The Wang brothers, along with Feng Xiaogang and a host of big-name celebrities including Ge You, Shu Qi, Fan Wei, Hu Ke, Che Xiao, Vivian Hsu, Zhang Liangyin, and the Yu Quan duo, held the global premiere celebration of "If You Are the One" in Hangzhou yesterday.

Such a constellation of stars.

In addition, the premiere was already highly anticipated.

They even created a sensational event at the celebration, stealing most of the limelight from "Ip Man".

The purple low-cut dress worn by newly crowned "Feng Girl" Gong Xinliang as she entered the premiere venue left the moviegoers in awe, their eyes practically popping out of their heads.

When the energetic singing and dancing begins.

Gong Xinliang made a bold appearance on stage in a very revealing outfit.

Upper body attire.

神似
It left countless netizens speechless.

Gong Xinliang's hard work paid off handsomely. She quickly rose to fame by partially undressing, making a great contribution to the film's promotion and gaining immense popularity for herself.

Lightning shield.

It quickly rose to become one of the most popular search terms today.

The Ip Man crew was not to be outdone.

December 17th.

The film crew rushed to Shenzhen and held a celebration banquet for the film's box office exceeding 100 million yuan, successfully stabilizing the situation before the huge wave hit with the big news of breaking 100 million yuan in five days.

Meanwhile, the crew of "If You Are the One" was also busy.

Wang Zhongjun took Shu Qifei to Chengdu, a major city in the southwest, while Wang Zhonglei and Hu Ke went to Wuhan, a major ticket market, and Feng Xiaogang took Che Xiao to Shanghai.

Fan Wei and Vivian Hsu headed straight for Guangzhou.

The creative team split into four groups and launched various promotional activities in major cinemas of major theater chains.

In addition, the creative team behind "Mei Lanfang" launched a desperate counterattack.

There was also pre-release promotion for "Red Cliff".

The entire land of China was in complete chaos, with one news story after another taking turns appearing before netizens like a relay race, completely igniting the Lunar New Year film market.

December 18th.

Feng Xiaogang's comedy "If You Are the One" has officially hit theaters nationwide.

The sexy secretary's swaying waist captivated countless movie fans, while Ge You's various encounters during his blind date had audiences in stitches.

Shu Qi put the clothes back on and became the dream goddess that countless people yearn for.

Major cinema chains.

Overjoyed, they entered money-making mode.

Li Luo rained down punches like a storm, eliciting gasps from the audience, while Ge You strolled along the West Lake, eliciting bursts of laughter from the moviegoers.

The entire market is incredibly hot, with fierce competition among companies.

December 19th.

Huayi Brothers has officially released a statement.

Feng Xiaogang's comedy "If You Are the One" grossed over 16 million yuan on its opening day, successfully setting a new record for Feng Xiaogang's best opening day box office.

The Ip Man crew was overjoyed when the news broke.

What will happen next?

Let's ignore it for now.

At least for now, the market has been successfully protected and hasn't been completely overturned by "If You Are the One".

(End of this chapter)