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

Chapter 591 Two Suns in the Sky
Yunnan Province.

Yuanmou Earth Forest Scenic Area, Chuxiong Prefecture.

The place lives up to its name, with earthen pillars of various shapes and sizes scattered like a forest.

Its unique, desolate, and magnificent style has attracted film crews such as "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles" and "The Promise" to come here for filming.

nowadays.

The scenic area has welcomed another well-known film crew.

A minivan swayed along the dirt road in the distance, kicking up clouds of dust which were then dispersed by the whistling wind. Under the watchful eyes of the reporters, the vehicle headed straight for an inn at the foot of the earthen cliff.

Five hundred meters from the destination, the vehicle was stopped by staff at a checkpoint.

Just as the reporters were watching with glee as the car was about to slink away, they were surprised to find that the van had passed through the checkpoint without incident.

They continued driving towards the filming location not far away.

This is how it was discovered.

This gave them a sudden jolt.

"It's Li Luo!!!"

A sharp-eyed reporter spotted a familiar face inside the van and immediately dashed down the slope in excitement, chasing after the wobbly minivan in an attempt to snap a photo or two of the interior.

Those that react a little slower.

He slapped his thigh in frustration.

I heard that Li Luo has finished filming "The Founding of a Republic", and I also heard that Li Luo and Hendrik Willem Van Loon co-starred in "Little Big Soldier".

When the cast of "Little Big Soldier" was announced, it surprised many people.

Nobody expected it

Veteran kung fu king and rising action star have teamed up for a collaboration.

Filming for this movie has officially started for several days, but Li Luo has not been seen. After much inquiry, reporters discovered that he was filming "The Founding of a Republic" in Nanjing.

Now, we've finally waited for Li Luo to show up.

Who wouldn't want to be the first to take a picture of him and Hendrik Willem Van Loon together? Even if it doesn't lead to a promotion or a raise, it could at least get a bigger bonus.

Unfortunately.

The reporters were stopped by staff.

The van carrying Li Luo quickly disappeared into the parking lot near the filming location.

This drew a sigh.

Organize the clothes.

Li Luo strode out of the car.

Unlike the chilly winds of Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing, this remote little county in Yunnan Province is surprisingly hot, especially under the bright sunshine, which creates a slightly stuffy feeling.

He took off his wool coat and threw it to Zhao Xuejing.

He rolled up his shirt sleeves and took the opportunity to look around at his surroundings.

Needless to say, the people around them...

There were rows of film crew vehicles parked there.

The sign reads "Costumes," "Props," and "Makeup," and of course, there's a large RV. You can guess whose resting place it is.

Besides.

As far as the eye could see, all that could be seen was a desolate landscape.

The earthen hills and high slopes have been eroded by wind and frost for thousands of years, giving people a rather desolate and magnificent feeling. Although we don't know the actual landscape during the Warring States period, this is probably what it should look like.

"Brother Luo!"

Footsteps approached quickly, followed by an outstretched hand: "I am Yuan Xing, the production manager of 'Little Big Soldier,' welcome Brother Luo to the crew."

Are you satisfied with the room arrangements?

"correct."

"The crew has also prepared a motorhome for you. The vehicle is parked in the hotel parking lot. Why don't you come over here, Brother Luo? If you're not satisfied with anything, I can arrange another one for you!"

Li Luo received zero pay for acting in this film.

Despite receiving a 10% share of all copyright revenue, it remains to be seen whether this anti-war themed ancient road movie can actually make money.

to be frank.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon wasn't sure either.

In the end, it might just make Li Luobai do all that work.

Therefore, they proactively offer a very high standard of living.

The production team had no objections.

Compared to the millions of dollars saved in salary, the cost of accommodation and RVs is nothing. If it weren't for the presence of Jackie Chan in the production team, there would have been no way they would have been able to get Li Luo to act in the film.

Especially after the box office explosions of "Painted Skin" and "Ip Man".

It felt to them like they had found money.

"pretty good."

Holding the producer's hand, Li Luo smiled and nodded, saying, "No need for any further arrangements. I just wanted to get here quickly and say hello to everyone, so I just grabbed a car."

Under the guidance of the other party.

The group walked briskly forward along the dirt road.

Instead of heading to the inn, they went straight to the nearby ruins where people were making a lot of noise.

Li Luo looked back into the distance.

On the hillside surrounding the film set, a large crowd had gathered. In addition to reporters carrying cameras, there were also groups of villagers from the surrounding area, excitedly watching the filming site.

A rough count suggests that there are at least two or three hundred people sitting around the hillside.

These onlookers.

Basically, everyone comes here because of the name.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon's name is truly a household name, not only in China, North America, and Europe, but also in some remote areas of Africa, where his influence has spread.

This level of influence is virtually unmatched by any successor.

It has nothing to do with talent or acting skills.

Superstar.

Sometimes, it requires the right historical context.

Slightly moved.

He followed the production team forward.

Amidst the ruins, the thunderous sound of horses' hooves pounding the ground echoed.

The cows mooed.

Two burly men, shirtless, were wrestling fiercely, their faces flushed. With a sudden lapse in their footwork, one of them was thrown to the ground by the other, sending dust billowing up in the wind.

A wild laugh instantly echoed through the air.

A campfire crackled around.

The sharp blade sliced ​​across the whole roasted lamb over the fire, tearing open a piece of succulent meat. Yellowed teeth crushed the meat, releasing rich fat, and the enticing aroma wafted through the air.

The skin is held high.

The cloudy liquid spilled out.

Adding to the scene, a group of disheveled people squatting nearby created a chaotic and disorderly spectacle before Li Luo's eyes.

"Crack!"

"One more in a bit."

"The extras who were captured should look more terrified. Also, those of you playing nomadic bandits, you need to be more unrestrained and bring out your banditry. I want that kind of aggressive feeling."

The guy in the white vest grabbed a megaphone and started giving instructions to the actors on set.

Not the director.

But he was more imposing than the director sitting behind the monitor.

With a strong and energetic voice, the man explained the scene while running back and forth to demonstrate for the actors, displaying remarkable vitality.

You wouldn't guess she's already 55 years old.

Looking at that strong, muscular figure.

Li Luo clicked his tongue in amazement.

The person giving instructions to the extras right in front of you is none other than the legendary action star Jackie Chan. It is said that he was called a giant baby when he was born, but that doesn't mean that Hendrik Willem Van Loon was immature.

Instead, her weight broke the record for births on Hong Kong Island.

They can be described as exceptionally gifted.

In terms of skeletal structure alone, they are much more robust than the average person.

Not only is he exceptionally energetic, but Hendrik Willem Van Loon's physical recovery ability is also quite astonishing. Given the injuries he had suffered and his wild and extravagant lifestyle in his youth, anyone else would probably have been crippled long ago!

But Hendrik Willem Van Loon acted as if nothing had happened.

Li Luo even suspected that the other party had some kind of superpower, otherwise how could they be so capable of such an ordeal?

He was able to act alongside Hendrik Willem Van Loon.

He was also unable to contain his excitement.

As for being the second male lead.

Li Luo wouldn't care about those things at all. It's no exaggeration to say that Hendrik Willem Van Loon's influence is like a generational gap among Chinese actors. Don't be fooled by the fact that "The Forbidden Kingdom" features two Js side by side.

However, Jet Li's international influence is not as great as Hendrik Willem Van Loon's.

For example, the movie "The Expendables" in which the other party starred.

If it were replaced by Fanny Group.

That role received a completely different treatment.

Moreover, the movie is called "Little Big Soldier," and since I play a young soldier, it wouldn't be wrong to say that I'm one of the two main characters. Appearing on the movie poster with Hendrik Willem Van Loon would definitely boost my status.

In terms of international influence.

There will also be an improvement.

"Big brother."

As soon as Hendrik Willem Van Loon put down the megaphone, the production manager standing next to him immediately shouted.

The former had barely finished speaking.

The latter's voice followed immediately.

Naturally, he drew the attention of most people on set. In the dusty film set, the figure in dress pants and a white shirt was incredibly eye-catching, making it impossible not to notice him.

Upon seeing that familiar face, the actors on set displayed a variety of expressions.

Surprise, curiosity, excitement.

To explore.

If Hendrik Willem Van Loon is the blazing sun hanging high in the sky, then the other is the rising sun leaping out of the sea, equally radiating boundless heat.

With Li Luo officially joining the crew, the "Little Big Soldier" production team was practically working non-stop for two days.

it's here.

Li Luo is not an accessory.

He can greatly enhance the popularity of the audience.

"Hahaha."

Looking at Li Luo striding towards him, Fang Long laughed loudly and opened his arms wide: "I was asking President Han yesterday when you could come over, and now you've arrived just in time."

"We can continue filming this scene tomorrow."

"Welcome, Alo!"

"Thank you, brother."

Li Luo laughed heartily and gave the other person a tight hug.

In the midst of the whistling.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon slapped down with his large palm.

As expected of a double-bone dragon, it is indeed very strong.

The slaps on Li Luo's back made loud thuds, as a way of welcoming him to the official start of the production team. Fortunately, he could withstand this level of force.

smiled.

He also patted Hendrik Willem Van Loon on the back.

"I saw it."

Holding Li Luo's shoulder, Fang Long looked him up and down with great interest and said, "You acted Ip Man really well. I even called my brother, and he said that you did more than 90% of the action scenes yourself."

“You rarely use stunt doubles; you really enjoy the feeling of doing things yourself.”

"Very good!"

"I won't hold back from now on!"

There aren't many people whom Hendrik Willem Van Loon could call "Big Brother," and there wouldn't be anyone else here besides Hung Kam-po.

Li Luo was both amused and exasperated.

Unexpectedly, Old Master Hong betrayed him.

In fact, when Hendrik Willem Van Loon called Hung Kam Po, the latter said more, such as that Li Luo was very skilled, had energy comparable to his younger self, and worked very hard.

As long as it's confirmed to be helpful for the film, you can shoot it however you want; you can shoot a single action for hours without any problem.

Not only is he a good boxer.

Her acting skills were also outstanding.

After such a barrage of praise, even Hendrik Willem Van Loon got jealous!
He knew very well that his older brother was very old-fashioned, especially as he got older, and had never seen Hong Jinbao praise someone like that, even though he also admired Li Luo.

But Fang Long never expected that his older brother would have such a high opinion of this young man.

I took a closer look at Li Luo.

Without any hesitation, he put his arm around his shoulder and walked towards the monitor.

Hello, junior.

The horse-faced man sitting in the back quickly stood up, extending his hand with a broad smile: "I've heard so much about you, but this is our first time meeting. Fortunately, we're no match for you this time!"

"Hello, Senior Ding."

Li Luo laughed heartily, shook hands, and shook his head to express his humility: "Actually, I was just lucky. Please give me your guidance."

Director Ding Sheng.

He graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Beijing Film Academy.

We can say that we all come from the same mountain.

The film "Hard Man," painstakingly crafted by the other party, was the first to hit the Lunar New Year film season. Although it received quite good reviews, it ultimately collapsed during the Lunar New Year season due to the combined efforts of Chen Kaige and Li Luo.

Ding Sheng felt both joy and sorrow.

The sad thing is the box office failure, but the happy thing is that they have gained another powerful player.

although
He's more like a supporting director. "No!"

Seeing the smiling guy suddenly appear before him, Li Luo couldn't help but widen his eyes: "What are you doing on the set of 'Little Big Soldier'? What business is it of yours here?"

I never expected to run into them here.

Watch your tone.

The CEO of Berna glanced at him sideways, his expression quite displeased, and said, "Is this how you talk to a producer? If you don't ask the boss's name again, I'll dock your pay."

"what?"

Li Luo was bewildered.

This expression finally made Yu Dong burst into laughter.

In "Little Big Soldier".

Bernard was also a co-producer of the film, but Yu Dong had been holding back from telling Li Luo, just to see his reaction. Li Luo's bewildered look made him so happy that his eyes narrowed.

Today you're the chairman, tomorrow I'll be the boss.

The feng shui changes incredibly fast.

Dumbfounding.

Li Luo gave his partner a hug, and then, with the equally smiling Fang Long's introduction, he got to know the heads of the main departments of the crew, and of course, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, which made him famous.

In addition, there is the New Seven Little Fortunes, which were formed by Hendrik Willem Van Loon.

Amidst the cries of "Loco"...

The group lined up to greet Li Luo politely.

The group was selected from the talent show "Descendants of the Dragon," which started in early 07 and held its finals last October. The prize was the opportunity to become a disciple of Hendrik Willem Van Loon.

This has attracted countless people to sign up.

Ultimately, it was all talk and no action; all those selected for the New Seven Little Fortunes team disappeared without a trace.

Don't even mention becoming famous!

He couldn't even make it to fourth or fifth tier cities.

Looking at these young faces, so excited and full of hope for the future, Li Luo couldn't help but sigh at the cruelty of this industry. No matter how high you're willing to go, sometimes you can be crushed to dust.

It's a fact that kung fu superstars are in a class of their own, but it's also a fact that kung fu films are declining.

Zhen Zilin has been playing for so many years.

Until he was over forty.

Only through his exceptional martial arts skills did he manage to make a name for himself.

The shrinking kung fu market has led to a high concentration of resources in a limited number of people, with no boss willing to invest money in a group of newcomers to experiment.

They would rather spend a fortune to invite established movie stars to act than train a group of newcomers at a low cost.

Moreover, this is someone else's newcomer.

No resources.

The market situation is also not ideal.

It's only inevitable that the new Seven Little Fortunes will continue to languish.

Actually, Li Luo felt...

If Hendrik Willem Van Loon had found one or two outstanding newcomers with exceptional skills and appearance, concentrated resources on them, and included them in all sorts of activities, the chances of them becoming successful would have been much greater.

To get such a large group of people involved.

No matter where they go, it's always chaotic and makes it impossible for them to leave any memorable impressions on the audience.

Trying to pull them all together is harder than climbing to heaven.

We greeted everyone.

Li Luo casually found a chair and sat down, happily watching the filming process on set. He would also whisper a few words to Yu Dong from time to time to learn about the preparation and construction of the cinema.

As darkness fell, the day's filming came to an end.

Return to hotel.

We had a welcome dinner.

Yu Dong then left the film crew to continue his work.

This movie.

Bernard's share was also not large.

He's done just by coming over to check on the filming; there's no need for him to follow the entire process here.

Li Luo then began her makeup test in a flurry of activity. The gray-black ancient costume and the plastic armor were not fancy, and even her tied-up long hair was nothing special.

Yet he somehow managed to make him look like a young general or nobleman.

Remove the armor.

He was simply dressed in plain clothes.

Even in the simplest of appearances, he still exudes an extraordinary air.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon clapped and cheered repeatedly.

He nodded repeatedly, indicating that this was exactly the flavor he wanted.

Makeup trial.

Taking promotional photos.

Then hold a reading session with the main members of the production team.

Familiarize yourselves with the roles you play and deepen your understanding of the script.

Once all this is done...

It was still late at night.

For the sake of filming convenience, the hotel where the crew stayed was located within the scenic area, quite a distance from the county town, so forget about eating, drinking, or having fun.

After casually eating some rice noodles, Li Luo logged onto Twitter and chatted with a few friends across the ocean.

He then pulled the blanket over himself and fell into a deep sleep.

It's still dark.

The hotel then began to bustle with activity.

Restaurant staff quickly placed baskets of steaming hot buns on the window. Tea eggs, fried dough sticks, soy milk, and other similar items were also available, along with Yunnan's specialty rice noodles.

With the crew's pass, everyone was free to take any food they needed.

Eat more!

"You need to be well-fed to have the energy to work."

"Don't try to save money for the crew. Make sure you eat your fill, but don't waste any food. We must cherish every grain of rice we get."

"Understood, brother."

The restaurant was filled with responses.

I took a big bite of the steamed bun.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon watched with satisfaction as the staff ate their meal, then prepared to find a seat he liked.

He has been in the industry for decades.

They experienced struggle and then sudden wealth.

He has seen all kinds of scenes and witnessed all kinds of luxury.

They can spend money lavishly, buying Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces without hesitation, and giving away watches worth over three million Hong Kong dollars if they like them. But they have to eat all the food in their bowl.

If it is not a public place.

Even food that falls on the table will be shoveled into your mouth with your chopsticks.

It can be extravagant.

But he absolutely dislikes waste.

"Wait a minute."

A woman walking past him prompted him to stop her immediately. He looked at her curiously and asked, "Why are you carrying so much stuff? Who are you carrying it for? How many people are there? Can you even finish it all?"

Two large bowls of rice noodles were on the tray the woman was carrying.

Several fried dough sticks.

There must be more than a dozen tea eggs.

In addition, there were four or five large meat buns and two large bowls of soy milk. These things were so much that three or four people might not be able to finish them.

"Uh"

Liu Wan was surprised to be stopped by Fang Long and stammered, "Good morning, brother. This food is for Luo Ge and me. Is there a problem?"

"Hello, big brother."

At this moment, Zhao Xuejing also came over with a tray, and quickly cast an inquiring glance at the sisters.

The latter shook his head slightly.

He expressed that he was also somewhat confused.

Li Luo's assistant.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon instantly remembered the identities of the two women.

He saw no problem whatsoever when his assistant helped the actor carry things.

But it wastes food.

There's a big problem with him.

His eyebrows furrowed.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon forcefully suppressed his words.

This was Li Luo's first day of filming, so it wasn't appropriate to say anything directly at this time. It's normal for young people to squander their wealth after suddenly achieving success, so it was better to give him a subtle reminder!

"no problem."

Henrik Sr. smiled and nodded to Liu Wan, saying, "Let's go, I'll eat with you."

"Oh~"

Liu Wan was completely confused.

But she still carried the full load of food to the corner.

Seeing Li Luo sitting there flipping through the script, Hendrik Willem Van Loon felt much more at ease. The young man could write, direct, act, and was also very good at fighting. He was also so diligent in his work, and wasting food wasn't a big problem.

If you can't finish it.

I can just eat it for him later.

“Alo”.

Putting down his plate, Hendrik Willem Van Loon plopped down naturally: "You don't mind eating with me, do you?"

"of course not."

Li Luo blinked and smiled as he closed the script: "Actually, I've almost memorized it all, but today is my first time acting with my older brother, so I'm a little nervous. This is just a last-minute sparring session."

A casual compliment.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon rubbed his big nose in relief.

He laughed and shook his head, stuffing the steamed bun in his hand into his mouth in one bite: "You rascal, I don't believe you'd be nervous. Not everyone has the guts to go to Hollywood alone and make a living."

"If you encounter any problems over there, you can call me."

"I do know a few friends."

"It's not easy to make a living in Hollywood, and it's even harder for us Chinese to get ahead in white society. You must stand up for yourself and never let those Westerners down."

Reaching a certain age.

People are easily moved to reflect and like to look back on the path they've traveled.

In Li Luo.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon saw a reflection of his past self.

Therefore, he would not mind making such a promise in person: if Li Luozhen encounters trouble, he will definitely lend a helping hand without hesitation.

Do not do anything.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon did this simply so that he wouldn't be seen as pathetic by foreigners!
"Thank you, brother."

Li Luo could tell whether someone was being perfunctory or sincere.

He immediately and sincerely thanked the other party.

"Eat."

Laughing, he grabbed a fried dough stick and took a crunchy bite.

At the same time, he looked curiously at the two assistants sitting next to him. In just a short while, the two of them had already peeled five or six tea eggs. The brown stripes were mottled and looked quite tempting under the light.

A faint fragrance then filled the air.

"it is good."

Li Luo grabbed a tea egg, put it in his mouth, chewed it a few times, and then swallowed it.

This movie features a lot of action scenes.

It requires a lot of physical strength.

In addition, in the upcoming Twilight 2 movie, Jacob successfully transforms into a werewolf, and his physical size will undergo a huge change. He also needs to prepare for this in advance, even though he has rubber man abilities.

He never expected that in just ten days or half a month, he would inflate like a balloon.

It can put a strain on the body's organs.

people around me.

They would also see themselves as monsters.

Changing your physique also requires a lot of food as fuel. You can't gain muscle quickly with a snap of your fingers, so eating more becomes an inevitable choice.

Chat room.

One tea egg after another disappeared into Li Luo's mouth.

They ate eight of them.

He just stopped.

Then, under Hendrik Willem Van Loon's bewildered gaze, he grabbed a fragrant bun and took a big bite.

"Feel sorry."

Grinning and showing his pearly white teeth, Li Luo smiled sheepishly: "I have quite a good appetite, I hope you don't mind, brother?"

"Hahaha."

Henrik Willem Van Loon laughed loudly, his face showing the joy of meeting a kindred spirit: "It's quite a coincidence, my appetite is also quite good, eat more, eat more, there's plenty of food for you here."

Next, under the unwavering gazes of Zhao Xuejing and Liu Wan.

The two guys, one old and one young, were wolfing down the food on the table like Tyrannosaurus Rex.

This posture.

It was a whirlwind.

(End of this chapter)