Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: You're a Director, But You're a Casanova?

Liu Xiaoli's gaze towards Liu Yuehua changed from a mixture of love and hate to one of awe.

She finally realized that this young man wasn't only full of whimsical ideas when it came to her.

I went to the Tianlong film crew at the time, but I didn't help with the preparations. I originally thought that my teachers might be able to help with the two films, Peng Zu and Comet.

The result was that in Japan, in just three short days...

She witnessed firsthand the birth of a mind-bending film with high information density and dozens of plot twists.

He seems to be only 19 years old this year, just two years older than Xixi.

It's unimaginable what heights this young man will reach in 10 or 20 years.

Liu Xiaoli was filled with mixed emotions, feeling that she and her daughter could never be separated from this person again in this lifetime.

Even if he tries to kick me out, I won't leave. Liu Xiaoli made up her mind.

"Alright, enough with the pretense."

If it weren't for the inability to break down the fourth wall, I would just pick any reader who's more handsome than you to replace you.

"After returning, I will patiently study my acting skills, focus on my career, and avoid associating with married women."

Liu Yuehua lowered his voice when he said the last sentence.

Chen Guanxi was so startled that he dropped his chopsticks on the table and stared at Liu Yuehua for a long time without saying a word.

Liu Yuehua patted Chen Guanxi on the shoulder and greeted everyone:

"Eat quickly, I chose the special lunch set meal."

"You only have two hours to eat, so if you don't get your money's worth, you'll have to pay for it yourself."

Watching Liu Yuehua's retreating figure, cursing and swearing, as he headed towards the barbecue, the group exchanged smiles; this was the style they were familiar with.

Two days later, in Tokyo.

Liu Yuehua was accompanied by an entire harem squad.

Several people are queuing to exchange their boarding passes.

"Yuehua, when will our 'Initial D' be able to hit theaters after we go back to China?"

Liu Yifei looked on with anticipation; this was her first real big-budget production.

"Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" has not yet been released, and Liu Yifei is very much looking forward to seeing herself on the screen.

As Liu Yuehua was pondering how to carry more luggage and minimize his baggage allowance, his Nokia phone rang again.

He took out his phone and saw that it was Feng Chengcheng's number.

"Hey, what's up with this long-distance roaming call? Spit it out."

"Old Liu, you're still thinking about phone bills? Your own backyard is on fire!"

Feng Chengcheng's voice was so anxious that it changed tone.

"My dad just texted me while he was in a meeting, saying that they're discussing blocking your 'Initial D' release permit."

I knew you wouldn't be anything good the moment you appeared; the author's invisible hand has intervened.

"It's stuck. What's the reason?"

"Lu Taro's father, together with more than a dozen film industry professionals who claimed to be veteran artists, jointly reported to the higher authorities."

"They say our movie glorifies illegal underground street racing, promotes unhealthy Japanese subculture, and seriously poisons the moral values ​​of domestic youth."

Feng Chengcheng was so angry that he started cursing.

"That bastard surnamed Lu is obviously jealous that we're going to make money and wants to overturn our table."

"Now that the theater chains have heard the news, they're all too afraid to take on any projects."

In 2003, labeling a film as a poison to teenagers was enough to kill off a commercial film.

Over the years, too many films have been made that couldn't be released. Some of them were indeed poorly made, and their superiors gave them instructions.

For example, a certain version of "The Three-Body Problem" was even forbidden from being shown because of instructions from the highest-ranking officials.

There are even more people at other levels, especially those with long tenure.

Animated films on television are sometimes taken off the air for various reasons, let alone live-action TV series and movies.

The women standing behind him, though unable to hear the exact content of the phone call, felt their hearts leap into their throats when they saw Liu Yuehua's cold expression.

"understood."

Liu Yuehua calmly replied to Feng Chengcheng and then hung up the phone.

"What's wrong, Yuehua?" Liu Shishi asked worriedly, tugging at his sleeve.

Liu Yuehua gave a cold laugh.

"It's nothing, the old dog is being disobedient, so I need to knock out a few teeth."

I was initially worried about the marketing and distribution costs for releasing the product in China, wondering how much money would be burned through.

Now look what's happened! These old fogies are practically begging to give me free public opinion and front-page headlines.

……

On the plane, Liu Shishi and Tang Yan sat together.

The two initially disliked each other, but they unexpectedly came to terms with each other during their time in Hong Kong.

Tang Yan became jealous after Liu Shishi starred in "Kung Fu Hustle." After Liu Yuehua took her to Japan to film "Initial D," the two are now evenly matched.

Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli were whispering to each other on the other side, talking about something.

Liu Shishi and Tang Yan were discussing what Li Yun'er was saying next to Liu Yuehua.

They could only see Li Yun'er making exaggerated movements, sometimes covering her mouth, sometimes widening her eyes, sometimes laughing and patting Liu Yuehua's shoulder, but they couldn't hear what the two of them were saying.

After thinking for a long time, the two of them still didn't know what to do, so they could only sulk together.

……

After getting off the plane, the two exchanged a glance, rushed to Liu Yuehua's side, surrounded him on the left and right, and stared at him with hostile eyes.

"What's wrong with you two?"

"Brother Yuehua, what joke are you telling? I want to hear it too." Liu Shishi tugged at Liu Yuehua's arm, looking aggrieved.

Tang Yan, on the other hand, was stirring up trouble with sarcastic remarks.

"They forget the old friends when they find new ones."

At this point, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Oh no, this girl surnamed Li seems to be an adult now. This is terrible. Director Liu doesn't only have me as an option anymore.

Wait a minute, that's not necessarily true.

She's Samsung's little princess. No matter how capable Director Liu is, he can't beat Samsung's coattails, right?

Will Samsung agree to this?

Tang Yan began to think deeply.

When Liu Shishi saw her plastic best friend suddenly fall silent, she didn't have time to think about what was going on. She grabbed Liu Yuehua's hand and said...

"Brother Yuehua, it's been so long since we've heard a crosstalk performance. Why don't we go listen to one now that we're back?"

"My grandpa said there's a chubby little dark-skinned boy who's quite good at telling stories, and he sounds interesting. Can you take me to see him?"

"Okay, okay, whatever. I'll call my uncle back, and he and my master will talk to you together."

"But we have to wait a bit longer. Yoona and I have some very important things to take care of recently."

Liu Shishi felt a little wronged, but being the sensible girl she always was, she nodded.

"Okay, Yuehua, I'll play by myself for a while." He said, walking to the back and holding Liu Yifei's hand, looking sad.

Lee Yoon-ah smiled as she glanced at the aggrieved Liu Shishi and Tang Yan, who seemed to be thinking but whose mind was actually blank.

"Let's go, Director Liu. Let's handle this storm ourselves. Don't scare the young girl."

Liu Yuehua nodded.

"Thank you, Yoona. I'll pay you a consulting fee once the box office results for my films are settled."

Upon hearing this, Lee Yoon-ah's eyes widened in surprise.

"Consulting fees? What are those?"

"Director Liu, you're actually talking to me about money? Don't you know I work for Samsung? Money is the last thing I've ever had in my life."

Liu Yuehua breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh dear, that's such a shame. I don't have anything else to offer to show my sincerity. I'll save it for next time."

Lee Yoon-ah smiled, looking at this young man who was younger than her and finding him so interesting, a cunning thought flashed through her mind.

"Don't do it again next time. Promise me one thing now."

"What is it? As long as it's not related to money, I'll agree to anything."

Lee Yoon-ah glanced back at the other women who hadn't followed yet, then quietly whispered in Liu Yuehua's ear.

"Answer me one question first."

"What were you and Aunt Liu doing in the room at the hot spring hotel that night?"