Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 264: Liu Qiangdong, who doesn't know his wife is beautiful, is slightly inferior to Boss Lu
Chen Luyu continued with the next topic: "Okay, let's get back to today's topic, the currently popular drama 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'."

"I'd also like to give a shout-out to Director Lu and the crew. Everyone is welcome to go to the cinema and support this Berlin Golden Bear-winning film."

She began to speak fluently.

"Also, everyone, call the number on the screen or edit your review and send it to the program's official blog for a chance to win a set of Li Ming and Zhang Manyu action figures!"

"This activity is being held simultaneously on Blog.com and Douban!"

Chen Luyu turned to Zhang Manyu and said, "Hello, Sister Manyu."

"Hello Luyu, nice to see you again."

"A Date with Lu Yu" was previously a program on Phoenix TV, and she was no stranger to it.

Chen Luyu was surprised and said, "Sister Manyu, it seems that your Mandarin is much more standard this time."

"Yes, the first thing Director Lu did after I took on this film was to find me a Mandarin teacher."

The Cannes Film Festival winner held her forehead and said: "It was really difficult to tame my tongue, but fortunately I finally met the director's standards."

Chen Luyu asked a pointed question: "Director Lu made such a request to an actress who had just won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Was he worried that she would not cooperate?"

"Or, we see a lot of Hong Kong and Taiwan artists' accents in movie clips are not very standard, but it seems that it does not have such a big impact on the film? After all, they can be dubbed in post-production."

Boss Lu shook his head: "Two questions."

"First, this film was recorded live and will not be dubbed unless there are special circumstances."

"Secondly, it is a basic professional quality for actors to master the language characteristics of the lines according to the needs of the plot."

"I ran into Robert De Niro after the Golden Globes, and I'm sure everyone is familiar with him."

"He mastered English, Irish and even Northumberland accents for his films, and young actors should learn from his professionalism."

Concubine Liu Yi was curious: "Where does the Northumberland accent come from?"

"The countryside in northeast England."

Lu Kuan smiled and said, "You can understand it as a Southeast Asian Chinese who went to Tieling, the big city where Mr. Benshan is from, to learn Northeastern dialect in order to speak Chinese well for a movie."

He glanced at Zhang Manyu, who was standing two people away. "Sister Manyu is very professional. I made a request, and she completed it 100%. I am very happy to work with such an actor."

The audience applauded, and Zhang Manyu's fans held up cheering signs. Both Lu Laoban's fans and Zhang Manyu's fans in front of the screen were very happy.

When valuable and influential people affirm each other and achieve results together, it will give their admirers a sense of satisfaction.

Chen Luyu brought the topic to Zhou Xun: "Where's Zhou Xun?"

"We all know that you and Director Lu have known each other for a long time and have a good relationship. The atmosphere between you two at work..."

Xun Ge'er said in a hoarse voice: "Very bad! He has a very bad temper when he is working!"

The audience laughed and applauded, enjoying this harmless bit of directness in the live broadcast.

Boss Lu feigned anger: "Xun'er, think it over and tell me. I'm planning to ask you to make a film next year."

"Xun Ge'er?" Chen Luyu was curious: "Does this nickname have any origin?"

Lu Kuan explained: "Zhou Xun has a very good personality, he is generous and straightforward. We get along like brothers, that's how it happened."

"What about Yifei? You're the youngest of the three 'road girls', but you've worked with them two or three times."

"What do you think of the road guide?"

Xiao Liu smiled and said, "I agree with Sister Zhou Xun. Lu Kuan... Director Lu is almost two different people in work and life."

Chen Luyu was curious, and the audience at the scene and in front of the screen were even more curious.

This is the fun of interview programs and star chasing, which allows you to deeply explore the many sides of your idols.

Concubine Liu Yi accidentally said something wrong and frowned, feeling a little embarrassed.

In his life?

When she thought of her shortcomings, Liu Yifei discovered that her vocabulary of idioms had skyrocketed, allowing her to create them on the spot.

Lustful, dissolute, full of lies, shameless, and calculating...

Can this be said?

"Director Lu is very self-disciplined in his life. Sometimes when we have an appointment to discuss a script, I arrive at the location at 8 o'clock and he just happens to be back from exercising."

"It was very early, you know. I don't know when I left."

Listening to Xiao Liu's yin and yang, Boss Lu controlled his expression like an actor and looked at her with a smile.

"No, no, I don't exercise much in the morning."

All exercises are done at night, and the main items are waist and abdominal strength and sphincter strength.

"The guides also have a simple lifestyle. They usually eat at home unless there are special circumstances. They are very frugal."

Well, I am frugal. I hire a state banquet chef at home and always stay in luxury hotels when I go out.

Zhou Xun knew the inside story and wanted to laugh when he heard it, but as a professional actor, he perfectly controlled his expression.

Chen Luyu was confused and felt that today's interview was a bit off track, so she brought the topic back.

"As for your work, you've collaborated with Director Lu on the big screen twice. How was it?"

When talking about this topic, Concubine Liu Yi said seriously: "Strict, very strict."

"I was a complete novice when I filmed The Drummer. My scenes should have been completed in a week according to the normal schedule, but it took me a month to shoot."

"The director's requirements were almost frame-by-frame, capturing details like the tears that should fall in the next second and the swallowing of saliva that should make your throat roll in the next second."

Chen Luyu exclaimed: "Wow, this is the set of a director who won the Golden Lion and Golden Bear awards."

"My mom was with me the whole time. She would count for me every day how many times I cried after being scolded. The most I cried in one day... I think I cried five or six times."

The whole audience burst into laughter and applauded. Sissi's fans in front of the TV were furious and prepared to post on their blogs to protest.

Chen Luyu cued Liu Xiaoli in the audience: "Mother Liu, did you feel sorry for your daughter at that time?"

Liu Xiaoli took the microphone and her beautiful face appeared in the middle of the screen. The audience in front of the screen seemed to be even more excited.

"Yes, but I have a principle. I never interfere when she's working. I can comfort her after the show."

Long Danni looked at the audience and was curious about Liu Xiaoli's reaction, so she prompted Chen Luyu to continue the topic.

Chen Luyu received a backstage prompt in her earphones, asking her to focus more on Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli, and quickly threw out a sideline: "Mother Liu is so young."

“Haha, yes, we were outside and there were a lot of people saying they were my sister.”

"Actually, I'm the ugliest one in my family."

Chen Luyu held it in for ten minutes, and finally found a suitable opportunity: "Really? I don't believe it!"

"Director Lu, what do you think?"

Boss Lu was stunned. It would enter the medium difficulty level in ten minutes?

Let me answer this question.

"Really." Boss Lu added, making Liu Yifei angry every day.

"Aunt Liu showed their family photo on set. Little Liu is indeed... a little inferior."

Zhang Manyu laughed and interjected, "Director Lu, that's very ungentlemanly. I think Xixi is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen at this age."

Zhou Xun seconded the motion.

The atmosphere was very good and no one thought anything was wrong. Domestic entertainment interviews during that period were very wild, with a lot of guests saying "fuck" directly.

Xiao Liu didn't think there was anything wrong with it at first; she was just making fun of herself.

But why is it so irritating to hear this “slightly inferior” from the washing machine?!

The seventeen-year-old girl felt that she was about to develop breast nodules.

She rolled her eyes covertly and looked at the washing machine beside her with an expressionless face.

"Yeah, my casual clothes are really rustic. Director Lu always says I'm a country girl."

"Oh, by the way, Sister Bingbing from our "Zhu Xian" crew is very fashionable. Director Lu, who has an aesthetic vision, really appreciates her."

Zhou Xun took a deep breath and held it tightly.

Sitting in the VIP viewing area, I watched Liu Yifei get jealous and criticize the washing machine in front of so many viewers. This was a live broadcast!

As expected of a professionally trained person, she wouldn't laugh no matter how funny it was.

Chen Luyu was secretly happy, knowing that the topic would be about this little girl.

I thought you were all spokespersons for the Foreign Education Department, and each of you was flawless!
Long Danni in the backstage also had a strange expression on her face, thinking that Liu Yifei was really not like other stars. She said she was unfashionable and yet she would not hesitate to take revenge.

The effect of the show was due to Boss Lu, and Long Danni knew that he would not be angry.

People who can laugh it off when someone talks about washing machines in front of them still have a strong sense of self-entertainment and entertainment.

Liu Xiaoli and Yang Siwei looked at each other, both wanting to sigh...

The child is older and more difficult to take care of.

Concubine Liu Yi didn't think there was any big problem, or that it would cause any speculation among the audience.

Speak your mind and feel good about it, then that’s it!

Let go of personal qualities, refuse to waste your energy, go crazy when something happens, and enjoy a wicked life.

The worst that could happen is that she would let people know that she likes washing machines. She doesn't care what others think.

even. . .

She remembered what Liu Xiaoli taught her: If the name is not right, the words will not flow.

Otherwise, when I turn eighteen, I can directly stab the washing machine in the face and force him to express his opinion?
The interview went a little off topic due to some "personal grudges", but the onlookers enjoyed it very much.

The relationship between a talented young director and a popular young actress...

Seems a bit subtle?
The number of comments under Zhuo Wei's column account on Blog.com increased dramatically, all urging him to dig into Boss Lu's private life and his relationship with Liu Yifei.

In the entertainment industry, if you want to get involved, you have to be aware of being consumed and entertained by the public.

In this regard, it is obvious that Lu Kuan and Liu Yifei are qualified and compatible. Neither of them pays too much attention to their own reputation and personality, and there is a sense of passive self-deprecation.

For example, Xiao Liu later admitted that she was a female loser, and that Sister Fairy had too many announcements. . .

Of course, this does not include malicious cyberbullying like Song Zude.

However, Concubine Liu Yi was not aware of Lu Kuan’s arrangements for Fan Bingbing, and her jealous words just now might have inadvertently alerted the enemy.

Zhou Xun, a professional stern-faced and uncomfortably funny man, had to hold back his laughter. After seeing the effect of the show, professional host Chen Luyu decided to press on and make fun of Boss Lu.

Anyway, it's your own TV station, and the theme of today's program is you. If you don't sacrifice, who will?

"Director Lu, you are 23 years old this year, right? You are a junior at the Beijing Film Academy."

Boss Lu glanced at the expressionless Xiao Liu. Based on his understanding of her, she must be extremely angry!
If it wasn't a live broadcast, he might have been elbowed.

"Yes."

Chen Luyu laughed and said, "But I always have a feeling that when you sit here or appear in the media, it's always..."

"I always feel that your age is much beyond this number. Of course, I'm not referring to your appearance. You are still very handsome."

"How should I put it? You seem very mature, a maturity that doesn't match your age. I wonder if any of you ladies have ever had this feeling?"

Zhang Manyu laughed and said, "To be honest, I feel like he's a lot like my ex-husband. He's like a madman when he's filming."

"I don't really understand it in real life, but I do have this feeling."

Zhou Xun thought to himself, so you all think so.

"I first met Lu Kuan in the winter of 2001 on the set of The Legend of the Condor Heroes in Wuxi. Apart from that first encounter, I thought he was just a young man who had just started working in the industry."

"From the second time I met him, I've always treated him as my peer. It's really amazing."

"Where's Princess Yi?"

Xiao Liu certainly feels the same way.

During the live broadcast of the Berlin Film Festival, she also liked the comment that said "Lu Kuan seems to be more suitable for 39-year-old Zhang Manyu."

"Yes, I didn't feel that he was only five years older than me."

"But it could also be due to the way we get along. He was a strict teacher on the set, which left a stereotype on me."

Lu Kuan adjusted his headset and said, "This actually has something to do with my life experience."

"I grew up in the mountains. Maoshan, like Zhongnan Mountain, has many people who live in seclusion."

"Sometimes I learn a lot from these hermits who have seen through the mundane world and achieved enlightenment, haha."

Ever since Boss Lu became famous, some people have tried to dig up his past, but none of them found anything except that he used to be a Taoist priest.

The master of the original body has passed away long ago, and only Zhuang Xu can be considered a relative.

Anyway, let him just make up whatever he wants now, no one knows whether it is true or not.

"I see."

Chen Luyu looked around at the three actresses and said, "Director Lu, just now these three ladies gave you their evaluations. Now, please give them your evaluations as well."

"What aspect?"

"You are a well-known director in the industry for your ability to train actors and help young actors grow. Please give me your evaluation..."

"In terms of acting, is it good? We should listen to the truth and not be afraid of offending people."

Chen Luyu turned to the audience, who understood her intentions and immediately started cheering.

Including the fans of the show in front of the TV screen, everyone watches Lu Yu for her straightforwardness, especially when she makes the guests embarrassed.

This question is actually not difficult for Boss Lu. It’s enough for Zhang Manyu and Zhou Xun to praise her. She never minds when Xiao Liu says her acting is not good.

"There's no need to say much about Sister Manyu's acting skills. Her performance is delicate and layered, and she has a strong ability to shape characters."

"The most rare thing is that he can master a variety of acting styles. He can handle comedy, tragedy, art films, and action films. He is very good."

The audience applauded, and Zhang Manyu came over to hug and greet him in a very showy way.

"Thanks to 'A Date with Lu Yu'. Director Lu rarely praises people like this."

Liu Yifei: I agree! He curses people every day when he makes movies!
Chen Luyu wasn't about to let him off the hook: "How about comparing him to Gong Li? Both of them are outstanding Chinese actresses who have won Best Actress awards at international film festivals."

The audience applauded even louder.

Boss Lu paused for two seconds and said, "Gong Li's style is as calm and majestic as the sunrise over the sea, while Zhang Manyu's style is as graceful and quiet as the moonlight over the Xiangjiang River. Their styles are different."

Lu Yu pressed the issue: "Director Lu is being a bit cunning. What are the strengths and weaknesses of these two?"

This little trap certainly didn't bother Boss Lu: "Gong Li's acting is profound and deep, it's a classic masterpiece, in this respect she's better than Sister Manyu."

Then he changed the subject: "But Sister Manyu's advantage lies in her freedom and spontaneity. It's a wonderful chapter that she came up with by chance. In this respect, she is better than Gong Li."

Concubine Liu Yi listened quietly to these compliments, hoping that one day he would be able to evaluate her in the same way.

"I can only say that he is good at his job and is an actor that every director likes."

Zhou Xun smiled at Lu Yu and said, "Don't ask. He won't give you the show effect you want."

Everyone applauded and laughed, and the audience ratings monitored by Long Danni in the background also exceeded 7%.

The guests in this episode are extremely popular, famous, and well-known. It is not easy for an interview variety show to maintain such high ratings.

"What about me? Come and praise me too." Zhou Xun volunteered.

"Xun Ge'er is an actress who can inspire directors. Because she is not a professional actor, her performance is like footprints in the snow, leaving no trace."

"This also has to do with her personality. She's very emotional and easily ignites. Her nervous system is typically very low-boiling, very transparent."

Zhou Xun laughed and scolded, "Are you trying to find a way to say I'm crazy?"

The appearance of being a male star harvester is just an appearance, but his inner qualities are passionate and rich in emotions. His willingness to love and accept love makes experiential actors like Zhou Xun feel at home.

The audience all laughed and applauded, looking forward to how he would comment on Concubine Liu Yi, especially the millions of fans in front of the TV.

It is one thing to say that Black Washing Machine is dissolute, but it is another to respect his superhuman professionalism in the art of directing.

Everyone is looking forward to whether he will change his evaluation of Liu Yifei, who he has always said has mediocre talent and still needs to work hard.

The statement of a director who has won the Golden Lion Award, the Golden Bear Award, and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is still quite credible.

Lu Yu asked, "And Yi Fei, Director Lu has been working with her since 2002, when she was barely 15 years old. He should know her very well, right?"

Xiao Liu was a little nervous because she knew that the finished films of "Bad Genius" were usually sent to him for review and approval every day.

I wonder what Lu Kuan would think of his current acting skills.

"Concubine Liu Yi..."

Boss Lu pondered for two seconds: "Personally, I think all the top actors, both domestic and foreign, from modern times to the present day, basically have these characteristics."

"Solid acting skills, a high level of professionalism, rich imagination and creativity, and outstanding personal charm."

"Liu Yifei has been practicing morning exercises for nearly three years. Whether it's voice delivery, muscle control, or facial expressions, she has acquired solid basic acting skills."

"Among the actors I've worked with, even teachers Li Xuejian and Feng Yuanzheng highly recognize her professionalism."

"As for her outstanding personal charm, I believe the tens of millions of followers on her blog speak for themselves."

After hearing the first three points he mentioned, Concubine Liu Yi was already a little shaken. This was the most anticipated affirmation she could foresee and receive.

Because it was an affirmation from him.

Lu Kuan paused and said, "As for imagination and creativity, I think she needs more life experience to support it."

"Just like us directors, without artistic and aesthetic accumulation, there would be no chance flashes of inspiration."

Chen Luyu felt that he hadn't explained it clearly enough, so she pressed the issue, "Director Lu, we all heard that you coached and taught Yi Fei acting during the filming of the movie."

"As her half-master, what are your highest expectations for her? What are her future prospects?" Boss Lu smiled at the bright-eyed, white-toothed girl and said, "Liu Yifei is a rough diamond. Right now, she has the potential to become a world-class actress, but she still has a long way to go. I hope she can achieve her dreams."

There was a burst of wows at the scene, and Liu Yifei's fans in front of the screen were also proud of it.

Even though this talented director's assessment is that there is still a long way to go, it is still a high compliment.

Concubine Liu Yi smiled and thought back to the past three years. She actually rarely heard Lu Kuan praise her.

In life, it is a kind of teasing, but on the set, it is a ruthless blow.

Now that she is being recognized in front of the national audience, the little girl feels extremely relieved and instantly feels full of fighting spirit.

I must win the Best Actress award to prove to the world that your vision is correct!

Zhou Xun smiled like an auntie while watching the fun without thinking it was too much: "You two, master and disciple, give each other a hug and encourage Xixi!"

"it is good!"

There were many audience members who stood up and applauded, probably just to watch the fun. Fans of Liu Yifei were cursing the washing machine for being an unscrupulous thief and wanting to hug our Sissi again!
Chen Luyu also smiled and applauded: "Come on, world-class director, give our Concubine Yi a gentleman's hug to encourage her."

During the live broadcast, Xiao Liu was still quite reserved. He gave Boss Lu a hug as a courtesy of social etiquette, and then whispered something in his ear with his back to the audience.

"Don't think praising me can offset my inferiority. I'll remember that!"

Hey, you're quite vindictive!

Boss Lu wanted to sigh deeply, thinking that he might follow in Dongzi's footsteps.

Just like Liu Qiangdong who was unaware of his wife's beauty in his previous life, perhaps in the Internet era in the near future, the slightly inferior Lu Laoban will also become a famous Internet meme.

After a small climax, Chen Luyu seemed to have tasted the sweetness of sensitive topics and continued to attack Boss Lu, who was very entertaining.

She kept talking: "Just now, our three female guests all mentioned you, saying that you have a maturity beyond your age. May I ask about your relationship..."

Before she finished speaking, there was a burst of jeers from the audience who were just watching the fun, and then everyone burst into laughter.

Who hasn’t heard of a washing machine?

If the video was being broadcast live, the barrage of comments would have reached its peak by now.

Lu Kuan listened patiently to her interrupted question.

"What's your preference in terms of love? What kind of girl do you like?"

As she spoke, she turned to the camera and smiled, "This is the hottest young director right now. I'm asking this on behalf of the female viewers in front of the TV."

"After all, you now have a huge number of fans across the country and even around the world."

Liu Yifei: Emotional tendencies? You might as well ask about his biological habits, which would be more accurate. What emotions does he have?

Boss Lu pondered for two seconds, thinking intently.

Think about how to cover up the bad reputation of your washing machine with a proper perspective and tone.

"Actually... I'm a person who cares more about soul compatibility."

The Berlin Film Award winner sat there, and the playboy aura he used to exude suddenly became much more restrained.

But just this opening alone almost made the three actresses sitting next to me roll their eyes at the same time...

"As a literary and artistic worker, especially a director, who works with literary and artistic works and artistic elements for a long time, you are particularly in need of sudden inspiration."

"When I say soul mate, I mean I tend to be with a partner who can communicate with me artistically on the same level and open up my inspiration."

Chen Luyu heard him being vague and continued to ask, "This sounds a bit unrealistic and highbrow. Can you explain it to us in more detail?"

Xiao Liu sat aside with a blank expression on his face, resisting the urge to turn his head to look at him, for fear that he would not be able to help but elbow him.

"Give me some examples!"

"Everyone knows that Dante's 'The New Life' was based on Beatrice, whom he fell in love with at first sight."

"In The Divine Comedy, Beatrice is portrayed as an important character who guides Dante on his journey through Paradise, a literary image infused with emotion."

"The French writer Marcel Proust based his novel 'In Search of Lost Time' on the actions and expressions of his maid, Celeste."

"There's also the German composer Schumann, who used his wife Clara as his muse for his works 'Butterfly' and 'Carnival,' incorporating his love and admiration into his works, which then imbued them with charm."

"There are also masters of Impressionism who are related to our director, such as Picasso. Many of his works, such as The Weeping Woman, have the shadow of his soulmate Dora Maar."

Chen Luyu was stunned when she heard this, and so were the audience.

No, buddy?

You look so focused and frowning, exuding an artistic air. Could it be that the styles of washing machines in the past were just superficial?

A top artist is looking for a goddess muse who is in tune with his soul. Is this the truth hidden behind your romantic life?
Zhang Manyu knew him the least and was already somewhat shaken.

Zhou Xun: Not sure, let’s wait and see.

Liu Yifei: Nonsense! You were all deceived by him!

Boss Lu was secretly feeling proud of himself as he saw Chen Luyu was at a loss for words, when he suddenly heard the little girl next to him speak.

"I also have some feelings about what Director Lu said."

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, the girl who had devoted herself to studying Impressionism after the Golden Globe Awards also followed the example of the Berlin Film Award winner.

"Director Lu mentioned Picasso, the Impressionist, and I thought of Monet, the founder and representative of Impressionism, who also had his own muse."

"He painted 'A Promenade: Woman with a Parasol,' which depicts his married life with his wife Camille."

"'Camille Holding Violets' depicts the warmth of Camille's second pregnancy."

"The Red Scarf: Portrait of Madame Monet. It took Monet ten years to paint this picture, and the prototype is still his wife Camille."

Xiao Liu paused, thinking about the emotion he felt when he saw this story late at night.

"And the last painting is 'Camille on her deathbed', which he painted in 1879 when his wife was diagnosed with pelvic cancer."

“After that, there were very few figures in his paintings. Even the Water Lilies he painted in his later years was the incarnation of his late wife Camille.”

The audience was drawn into the story of a generation of Impressionist masters and their muses by her narration. They were moved to tears and applauded the artistic qualities of the popular young actress.

Before Xiao Liu finished speaking, he posed a difficult question to Boss Lu in front of the national audience.

"Director Lu, I think an artist like Monet, who only loved and painted one woman in his life, is more pure. What do you think?"

Boss Lu smiled and looked at her for two seconds. "Yes, Xiao Liu has a high level of artistic accomplishment. This is what I wanted to express."

Chen Luyu chuckled inwardly, today's show was really great, she was worthy of being called an interview nerd!
"It seems that both of us, the artists who studied at the Beijing Film Academy, have a deep artistic literacy. Thanks to Director Lu and Concubine Yi for clearing up our confusion!"

There was applause from the audience, and the yield behind the scenes soared to a peak.

This episode of "Lu Yu You Yue" ended quickly.

The audience had a pleasant time for more than an hour, and saw the various hardships and sorrows that the female stars who seemed to be so glamorous in front of the camera had to endure on the set.
I saw the violent and perverse behavior of the young director who appeared to be unrestrained and carefree in public;

We also saw the subtle relationship between the popular young actress Liu Yifei and a washing machine, which aroused the imagination of the onlookers and drove Xixi's fans crazy.

In any case, "A Date with Luyu", which just moved to Travel Satellite TV at the beginning of the year, has established a firm foothold with its highest instantaneous viewership rating of 7.8%.

It has the potential to become another variety show business card and publicity machine for Travel Channel.

After the show, Ah Fei drove everyone back to the courtyard.

Boss Lu was reviewing the first draft of "The Tangshan Earthquake" in his study, and Xiao Liu was sitting on a chair beside him, eating an apple.

She didn’t eat dinner when she was on the show because she was afraid of getting edema. Every time she saw Lu Kuan eating heartily, she felt so angry. Female celebrities have such a hard life!
"Why don't you go home? I have to work."

"Just work, I'm not disturbing you."

"Your yard is big and nice, ours is a little bit inferior."

Boss Lu sneered in his heart and deliberately ignored her, circling and drawing on the first draft of the script, pretending he didn't hear her.

Xiao Liu frowned and looked at his profile with an unfriendly look. The working washing machine was quite attractive to her.

She picked out a book from the bookshelf and sat down opposite Lu Kuan.

Boss Lu looked at his watch and said, "It's already 9 o'clock. Do you want to stay here with me tonight? I can't bear the responsibility."

The little girl pretended not to hear and turned to the first page of "Dragon Slayer" in her hand, "Analysis of Various Social Classes".

"Who are our enemies? Who are our friends? This question is the primary question of the revolution."

Concubine Liu Yi originally wanted to play a trick on him, so she read very loudly on purpose. Unexpectedly, she found it quite interesting as she read.

"Read? Why not?"

Lu Kuan didn't look up, he just heard the rustling sound of pages turning opposite him and glanced at her curiously.

"Hey."

"what?"

"I'm pretending here. Do you understand?"

Concubine Liu Yi looked up in confusion, her smooth forehead slightly wrinkled: "There are some things I don't understand."

It's not that Boss Lu looks down on her. If you can tell the whole story of "Dragon Slaying" at first glance, then I will give you the position of President of the world!
The little girl pointed at the lines of small words he had marked and asked, "What does this mean?"

Lu Kuan took a glance and saw that it was the "Market Segmentation and Target Customer Positioning" that he had written.

"The book's analysis of the various social classes at the time is a company's analysis of its market user groups."

"For example, if you're selling Haidilao Hotpot, who are your main target consumers? You can use different advertising channels and set up dishes based on these customer groups."

“We formulate marketing strategies and product positioning based on the characteristics and needs of target customers, concentrate resources to meet the needs of target customers, and improve market competitiveness.”

"Just like in a revolution, you need to clearly identify who you rely on and who you unite with. Companies need to clearly identify who their core customers are and how to meet their needs to achieve their own development."

Concubine Liu Yi seemed to understand what she heard, but she felt like she had some clues, and they were so complicated and tangled in her head that she couldn't make sense of it.

She continued to flip through the pages and came to the part in "Dragon Slaying" that talked about uniting allies and distinguishing between enemies and friends.

"Then we should unite all forces that can be united, at different stages of development, without being bound by simple distinctions between friends and enemies."

"You're talking about your alliance with Han Shanping, Li Shoucheng, and Harvey?"

Boss Lu raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Then tell me about it."

"One is the official power of the mainland film industry, one is a Hong Kong capital tycoon, and one is the mastermind behind Hollywood."

She began to expand her analysis:

"You had a grudge against Nicholas Tse of Eagle King, but you slapped Eagle King in the face with the success of 'The Drummer', and then collaborated with them on 'Thief', turning enemies into friends."

"It seems like you and Han Shanping weren't happy at first. Otherwise, why would 'The Drummer' approach Yu Dong? Later, they must have used bribes to lure him in."

"Harvey, haha, you and I are just like birds of a feather. You asked me to eavesdrop on his conversation with Tom Cruise at the screening of 'Alien Land'. Weren't you trying to target them?"

"Now that Harvey is also your Hollywood agent, it seems all your enemies have become your friends."

Xiao Liu's eyes were bright. "People who don't know you think you can get along with anyone. But in fact, you just bind them with interests, right?"

Boss Lu looked at her speechlessly. Is she writing a black history for herself here?
"Xiao Liu, you know too much. If you do anything bad to me one day, I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to silence you."

Concubine Liu Yi was unimpressed by his cold jokes: "Kill me? Haha, your fighting power is still slightly inferior to mine, understand? A little inferior!"

Xiao Liu made a gesture with his thumb and index finger that would offend Koreans.

She suddenly said, "I'm very curious. If these people, such as Han Shanping, were no longer in office and no longer had any effect on you, what would you do?"

Xiao Liu's eyes were burning. She was asking about Han Shanping, but she was also asking about herself.

Boss Lu avoided the main point, took out a cigarette and sniffed it, then pointed to "Dragon Slaying" and said, "You can find the answer in the book."

Concubine Liu Yi suddenly thought of an old friend.

"You originally invested in Red Star Studio under the pretext of teaching me acting, but in the end, you successfully kicked everyone out."

"If Han Shanping is no longer useful to you and you're replaced by a new leader, his fate will probably be similar to Cheng Jingfei's, right?"

Lu Kuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Concubine Liu Yi in the study.

She sat under a crystal chandelier worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, like a beam of overhead light in a movie.

Top lighting in film can have many effects, one of which is a sense of indifference and alienation.

For example, some of the bionic characters in "Blade Runner 2049" have top lighting that makes their faces look stiff and cold, showing the sense of distance between the characters that cannot be easily crossed.

Although the Concubine Liu Yi in front of him still looked as fair as jade and pretty, she spoke presumptuously and did not look at him at all shyly.

There was a hint of a smile on her lips, but to Boss Lu opposite her, it seemed vaguely distant.

"Why do you care about these things? Just focus on your performance and be the best actress you can be."

"Humph, you're always like this. At Red Star Wood, at the Golden Globe Awards, and now."

"You don't want me to know the answer, so you use the excuse that I'm still young and inexperienced to get around it."

Xiao Liu stood up with a smile, his expression proud and full of satisfaction at having his hypocrisy pierced through: "I'll take the book."

"As you said, I can find the answers to things you don't tell me in the book, in your annotations."

Lu Kuan also looked at her with a smile. The aura between the two of them was a little subtle, as if a scene from "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was being reproduced.

He thought of how Liu Yifei had accurately captured his itinerary for returning to China, and he had tried to deceive her a little in front of the hospital bed but couldn't get the answer.

But judging by her performance tonight, she is no longer the girl who could be easily manipulated.

She is not stupid at all. On the contrary, she is much smarter and more intelligent than many people. It's just that her personality is always lazy and casual.

But they work hard to "reform" the road width, and therefore often show extraordinary quick wit.

The phone in my pocket vibrated. It was Liu Xiaoli, who hated her for not being able to live up to her expectations.

Xiao Liu saw that it was already ten o'clock. He stuck out his tongue guiltily and stood up to pick up the windbreaker on the chair handle.

"Hey, aren't you going to take me there?" She looked at Washing Machine who was sitting down again to revise the manuscript, feeling very dissatisfied.

He really has no sense of duty at all. He is the president, but he is nothing but a loser!
Boss Lu looked up, glanced at her, and put the pen cap back on helplessly.

"As you wish."

It was still cold in Beijing in early spring. At ten o'clock in the evening, the alleys were deserted, with only the faint cries of wild cats.

Under the dim street lights, the two figures stretched out and walked away.

Concubine Liu Yi suddenly asked, "That Doji, I asked Siwei to contact his family."

"Ok?"

"I'm going to support him through school until he graduates from college. What do you think?"

Lu Kuan smiled and said, "Wenjie is planning a charity project to help students, you can join in."

"Really? That's great. I'll just focus on this Doggie first."

"why?"

Concubine Liu Yi kicked a stone under her feet intently: "He saved you."

"You know, I went to Master Xia's yesterday to buy you some pear syrup candy and asked about your situation."

"You had several CT scans but nothing abnormal was found. The only scratches on your body were on your forehead and brow bone, but I don't know why you couldn't wake up."

Boss Lu was dragged back to that extremely real dream by her words, and even a terrifying guess began to emerge in his heart.

Could it be that this life is just a dream, and the Concubine Liu Yi, the courtyard, and the great situation that he had painstakingly built up before him would all be like rain, fog, thunder and lightning, a dream bubble?

He suddenly reached out and put his hand on Concubine Liu Yi's shoulder.

Xiao Liu was startled by his action before he could finish his words: "What's the matter?"

Lu Kuan pinched her gently, feeling the vitality of the girl's muscles rebounding, and let go with some relief.

"It's okay, your clothes are wrinkled."

"Go on, what did Old Xia say?"

Concubine Liu Yi recalled: "He said, you are in a state of terror."

"It's because you haven't figured out some things, and your thoughts are in a mess, so your mind can't be at peace."

"The heart stores the pulses, and the pulses house the spirit" is mentioned in "Lingshu Benshen", pointing out that the heart is the place where the spirit is stored, and people's spiritual consciousness and thinking activities are closely related to the "spirit".

When a person overuses his brain for a long time, it will exhaust his mind and spirit, making it impossible for the "spirit" to be at peace in the heart, resulting in a state of absent-mindedness, which in turn affects the normal function of the entire body.

Boss Lu was speechless. This old Chinese doctor was quite skilled.

It's not that my mind is so restless that I don't even know where it's drifting to.

Xiao Liu suddenly grabbed the man's arm and looked at him with clear eyes, serious and gentle: "If you have something to say, you can tell me. Don't keep it in your heart."

"I understand a lot now, maybe I can help you solve your problems."

"Ah? No." Boss Lu denied it flatly.

"I've achieved success and everything is going well. What can happen to me? Haha."

Concubine Liu Yi pursed her lips helplessly, but she didn't expect to pry any truth out of him.

"Okay, I'm going back."

"Well, slow down."

The chilly evening wind was biting, Lu Kuan turned up his collar and walked away under Concubine Liu Yi's affectionate gaze.

The image of the sad figure in the backlight that appeared in her mind during the phone call in Chengdu that night emerged in her mind.

Under the dim streetlight, warm colors filled his broad back, and he looked...

It’s like Li Ming in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” walking into the soft light of the third act.

What the little girl didn't know was that he had just fulfilled a big matter in his heart.

(End of this chapter)