Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 106: A Fantasy Epic Masterpiece! One Movie Shakes Up Countless Industries! Naza's Back in the Garage!

The lights in the cinema came on.

Lu Yunzhou led the main actors, including Liu Haocun and Tian Xiwei, as well as behind-the-scenes staff such as Huang Yida and Lao Dong, onto the stage one by one.

The audience erupted in applause.

The 500 fans who came to attend the internal screening suddenly stood up in unison.

Zhang Jingyi, who was in the crowd, was still a little dazed when Cai Xukun pulled her up.

"don't want!"

Upon seeing this scene, Lu Yunzhou on the stage immediately realized something was wrong and waved his hands repeatedly, clearly rejecting their celebration.

But it didn't work.

At this moment, led by someone unknown, 500 people suddenly shouted in unison: "Emperor of Congee, Emperor of Congee, unparalleled in the world!"

'

Lu Yunzhou immediately covered his face.

But the fans didn't care; they were laughing hysterically.

Zhang Jingyi wasn't a fan of Lu Yunzhou before, but seeing Lu Yunzhou's embarrassing situation, she immediately burst into laughter.

"You're laughing so hard you're snotting out of your nose, wipe it off."

Cai Xukun, who was standing next to Zhang Jingyi, saw that she had been secretly wiping away tears just now, but now she was laughing loudly along with everyone else making jokes.

He tossed a tissue at him with disdain.

"Thanks."

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head and wiped her nose, realizing that her behavior just now was a bit funny, and couldn't help but smile again.

After the two sat down, Cai Xukun took out a second large Coke, took a sip, and turned to ask Zhang Jingyi, "Was the movie good?"

"Um.

""

Zhang Jingyi nodded gently.

Cai Xukun put down his cola and asked again, "Is my older brother handsome?"

"Um.

""

Zhang Jingyi blushed slightly.

He's not just handsome, he's incredibly handsome like never before.

In this film, Lu Yunzhou is very restrained.

To create that sense of destiny, the Eastern Taoist he played, despite his youthful appearance, acted very realistically, perfectly capturing the refined and composed temperament of an Eastern Taoist.

This represents a breakthrough in Lu Yunzhou's acting skills.

Because in his previous movie, he was still showing off his racing skills and exuding youthful energy.

But just a year later, the character he played in this movie made the audience feel that he was calm and elegant, really like an old monster who had lived for countless years.

Such improvement in acting skills is truly astounding.

"So, are you stupid?"

Cai Xukun made a 180-degree turn, suddenly looking at Zhang Jingyi with a look of disappointment: "The Hunan Five-Step Snake and the Western Hunan Zombie King have one thing in common, which is that they never bow their heads."

"Girls like you who are naturally stubborn, my older brother would absolutely adore a leading lady like you."

"Look at Liu Haocun in the movie; she's passable as a naive and innocent character. But imagine the post-credits scene—if you were standing there, wouldn't it create more dramatic tension?"

"After all, your chin is so strong, you look like the kind of heroine who refuses to submit to fate. You could definitely lead the male lead to defy destiny and break free from this cycle of fate."

"Hunan women never bow their heads. They are true heroines."

"Liu Haocun, a golden bald man from Northeast China, is still a bit lacking in the ability to play this kind of stubborn female lead."

What?

Zhang Jingyi looked at Cai Xukun with a face full of doubt.

You gave me the nickname "Xiangxi Zombie King" one minute and "Hunan Five-Step Snake" the next—now you're telling me you're actually praising me?

wrong.

Where are you praising me?

You're clearly saying my chin is strong!

Wang Churan sat in the second row of the movie theater, with many of her colleagues from the [Yun Jing Yan Ran] studio.

During the movie, she would glance at Lu Yunzhou in the front row from time to time, while her eyes narrowed slightly, giving Liu Haocun a murderous look.

"No wonder Sister Nan didn't come to the movie."

"If Sister Nan came, she'd be so angry she'd want to kill Liu Haocun, right?"

The movie was very good.

Lu Yunzhou's performance was excellent, very classy.

However, Wang Ran was in a bad mood.

Because, whether it's the willow tree fairy or Liu Haocun, the Siberian tiger, all they want to do is fall in love with Lu Yunzhou in the movie.

There's absolutely no romantic atmosphere in this movie.

However, the two of them acted as if they wanted to seduce Lu Yunzhou.

What's most infuriating is that the audience actually buys into it, applauding wildly and some even shedding tears, hoping that the male and female leads can be together in the end and never be separated for all eternity.

Upon hearing these words, Wang was so terrified she almost jumped up and shouted to the person behind her, "That's my man, he can only be with me for all eternity!"

"Lu, you're a genius!"

"This is the greatest achievement I have made in all my years of working in China. It is absolutely something I will remember in history."

Mr. Weidler, President of Audi China, was the most excited and applauded wildly.

Other car companies might hire a celebrity or an athlete as a spokesperson—but this company is different. They found a fashion star and transformed him into an artist!

What is an artist?

His unique aesthetic taste, his unparalleled expressive skills, and everything he expresses make everyone feel beauty.

Beauty is the most important thing.

If what is expressed is ugly, no one will appreciate it, no matter how unique it is.

"Mr. President, he is truly a genius."

"He's so handsome, so elegant, so classy—he's completely changed my perception of the Chinese film and television industry."

"I've heard that Zhang Yimou is the most talented director in China? But I couldn't appreciate his film 'The Great Wall' from last year at all."

"And I really love this movie, The Abyss."

"If Lu Yunzhou were German, this movie would be my favorite fantasy film of all time!"

The Audi staff who accompanied President Weidler, especially the Germans, were whistling wildly.

"Moritzburg, my hometown, I didn't know there were so many lovely fairies living in the castle? Haha, my children, this Christmas will be a new kind of fun."

Many of these people came from the Saxony region and were trusted confidants that Weidler brought from his hometown.

Moritzburg is the castle of Cinderella in the fairy tale.

However, it was an animated film after all, and everyone was captivated by the story of Cinderella, not really caring what the fairytale castle actually looked like.

Now, Lu Yunzhou has filmed a live-action special effects blockbuster.

He transformed Moritzburg into "The Fairy Castle," using fairy elements and various plants from the Black Forest in Germany.

A short, red pine tree that likes to steal alcohol.

The old oak tree that naps by the fireplace every day.

Grandma Spruce liked to sit on a small stool and knit sweaters.

Of course, there were also willow seeds that Lu Yunzhou brought from his hometown, which, thanks to the soil of the Saxon Black Forest, nurtured the graceful, enchanting, gentle, and affectionate "Willow Girl".

Which character is the most popular in this movie?

Of course, it's Zhang Tianai who plays Liu'er. She only appears in two or three short scenes, but every scene is memorable.

Every man longs to meet a woman who takes meticulous care of him in life, is as beautiful as an enchantress, and most importantly, loves him deeply but will never say it for some reason.

Lu Yunzhou once again applied his aesthetic philosophy in the film—

The love that remains unspoken is the deepest. Silence is the most powerful and resounding.

"Mr. President, this movie is fantastic!"

"Lu, you're a true genius."

"The first half made me laugh out loud, but the second half made me cry my eyes out and feel heartbroken."

"He was like an emotional manipulator, easily plucking at my heartstrings."

"The final scene, where the male protagonist sacrifices himself, sealing the abyss amidst a myriad of sword lights—I would call this the 10th..."

The most beautiful scene in special effects movies over the years.

11

"This feeling is somewhat like Leviathan?"

"Oh my God! I remember now, this is Levitan's famous painting, 'Summer Evening'."

"This famous painting also has another name: 'The Abyss'!"

"So that's where the movie's title comes from."

"I feel like I know what he's thinking. It's really strange."

Upon hearing this, the other German colleagues turned around and, at the same time, recalled why the movie was called "The Abyss".

"It seems our CEO has discovered a super genius in China!"

"This is another super director in the last 10 years, besides Christopher Nolan, who has surprised me so much!"

The special effects in this movie are incredibly realistic.

The reclusive life of Chinese monks, and the various plant spirits they cultivate, is very novel to foreign audiences.

In addition, there is the Eastern philosophical concept and epic quality contained in "A scholar must be resolute and persevering, for his burden is heavy and his journey is long".

All of this brought great surprise to these foreign viewers.

And the final scene, where Lu Yunzhou reveals the story of reincarnation, evoked endless sorrow and longing in these foreign viewers.

This also stirred a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

As for the final Easter egg, that was a truly unexpected delight.

Whether it's the female protagonist finding the male protagonist's reincarnation again, or the willow tree fairy still holding him gently in her arms as before, full of reluctance.

These two Easter eggs were such a pleasant surprise for the audience.

This movie seems to have broken through the dimensional barrier—leaving the audience unable to tell whether it's a movie or reality.

Because Lu Yunzhou really did replicate Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous painting, "The Last Supper," on Christmas Day in 2016.

In the movie, the gift the female lead gives to the male lead is a Borsalino hat.

This became the Easter egg scene where the reincarnated male protagonist, after completing the world-famous painting, gently lowers the brim of his hat in front of the whole world, launching a super celebration ceremony.

In reality, the Lu Yunzhou family acquired the soon-to-be-bankrupt Borsalino—perhaps this is not a coincidence?

Is it simply because Lu Yunzhou awakened his memories of his past life?

He couldn't help but want to buy Borsalino.

Buy the story of your past life.

In addition, the LDC gold necklace symbolizes unwavering love; no matter how many lifetimes have passed, he will always wear an LDC pure gold necklace around his neck.

"Road, Ichbinverrücktnachdir! (German: I'm crazy for you!)"

Just then, a blonde woman who looked like a secretary rushed forward like a madwoman next to President Weidler.

This blonde woman is nominally a secretary, but she is actually the daughter of a bigwig at headquarters, sent to the China region for an internship.

Upon returning, he was destined to be highly valued.

At this moment, the young lady completely lost her mind.

-

She felt that she came to China not to work, but to find her love.

She had met Lu Yunzhou several times while accompanying President Weidler.

She always thought that Lu Yunzhou was the most handsome Chinese boy she had ever seen.

However, she's seen plenty of handsome men.

However, at this moment, she realized that Lu Yunzhou's teacher-like appearance was just a trivial advantage.

His talent far surpasses his good looks!

"Susanna, don't do this."

This was Mr. Weidler's female secretary, whom Lu Yunzhou recognized, so he wasn't on guard when she came over.

To everyone's surprise, Miss Susanna grabbed his head and began kissing his cheeks passionately.

"Louis, marry me, and I'll have a dowry of 1 million euros. My family also owns a medieval castle in Baden-Württemberg. I can cook and make tea for you like the Willow Maiden. You just need to sit quietly, and sometimes paint by the window like Leonardo da Vinci."

"Believe in me, believe in fate. We will definitely be happy!"

The reason why Miss Susanna's portrayal is so immersive is because she actually owns a medieval castle.

Every summer, she would return to her family's castle for a few days. She felt that this was the destiny that God had arranged for her.

"Susanna, thank you for your kindness."

Lu Yunzhou felt that this German woman was deliberately acting crazy in order to take advantage of him.

At this moment, he did not expose them, because this was his sugar daddy.

He looked to the side as if seeking help.

"Big brother, leave it to me!"

Liu Haocun was still in a daze when Tian Xiwei suddenly snapped out of it, laughed, and put her arm around Miss Susanna.

Immediately afterwards, Tian Xiwei used her arms to pull away Miss Susanna, who was half a head taller than her, with ease.

At this moment, Audi's staff also gathered around and took Ms. Susanna away.

President Weidler, looking somewhat helpless, shook hands with Lu Yunzhou: "Lu, the film was fantastic. On behalf of the entire Saxon tourism industry, I thank you for your contribution to my hometown."

"Perhaps when you next come to Saxony, you'll receive a gift—like, for example, an honorary citizenship of Dresden?"

"If you'd like to change the name of this movie to 'The Fairy Castle of Dresden,' then next week I'll have some great news for you."

This movie is very well made.

The fusion of Chinese and Western cultures is very elegant.

In particular, Lu Yunzhou captured the beauty of Moritz Castle in his photographs, even adding a beautiful fairytale element to the castle.

Putting everything else aside, those fairy dolls will bring in at least several hundred million dollars in revenue for the local tourism industry in Dresden.

In the future, the Black Forest of Dresden will be filled with all kinds of fairy sculptures.

This will be the best choice for tourists to take photos.

"Think about the road carefully."

"If you're willing to add the Dresden prefix, I can help you get some cultural subsidies, such as 2000 million euros for film promotion."

"What do you think?"

Mr. Weidler saw the film's promotional potential.

Lu Yunzhou called the movie "The Abyss". At first, he found it a bit strange, thinking that the movie Lu Yunzhou made was not gloomy at all, but even full of family-friendly atmosphere.

Why did he choose such a gloomy name?

At this moment, upon careful consideration, he realized that, in Chinese terms, the title of this film was more like a way to "throw out a brick to attract jade" (a Chinese idiom meaning to throw out a brick to attract jade).

Lu Yunzhou casually tossed out a brick.

Immediately afterwards, countless people began to feel indignant about the movie's name and wanted to change it.

He was one of them.

In order to allow Lu Yunzhou to change his name, and even to issue an IOU, he first gave Lu Yunzhou 2000 million euros.

He believed that the Dresden city council would be very willing to allocate this budget.

Because, from then on, this epic fantasy film was named after Dresden.

The name of Dresden will become known all over the world overnight.

At least this Christmas, they will be on par with Rome, Milan, and Florence.

"Mr. Weidler, you are the largest investor. Your generosity is hard for me to refuse."

German cultural tourism companies, including the Audi Group, do not participate in film revenue sharing.

For them, how much money does a movie make at the box office?

They just want to win big all over the world, win big for Germany's castles, and win big for Saxony's tourism industry.

This movie is the best gay porn movie.

For Lu Yunzhou, the box office revenue of this movie will bring him some income, but not much.

But he incorporated Borsalino's hat, LDC's necklace, and the Italian little black dresses that Tian Xiwei changed into throughout the film [Kou Rui].

All of them own businesses.

The more heavily the film is promoted, the higher the sales of these industries will rise, and the higher the company's valuation will continue to climb.

He used a single film to revitalize his family's entire industrial chain, creating a massive multiplier effect.

"Keep in touch."

Seeing that there were other partners behind him who wanted to hug and congratulate Lu Yunzhou, Mr. Weidler had to take his leave first.

He believed that Lu Yunzhou would see his sincerity.

If 2000 million euros is not enough, he can find someone to help him increase it to 3000 million euros, or even 4000 million euros.

After all, he gave someone 4000 million euros; who else could do such a big publicity campaign for them?

What's the point of a promotional title like "Cinderella's Fairy Tale Castle"? It's all just a publicity stunt for Disney.

"The Fairy Castle of Dresden"—just listen to that name, and everyone knows this castle is in Dresden.

Moreover, he has a secret weapon.

He suggested that Lu Yunzhou's family business open in the tourist area of ​​Dresden—at that time, he could help Lu Yunzhou negotiate a huge tax exemption with the Dresden council.

This means that Dresden's tourism industry is booming, and the more tourists there are, the more money Lu Yunzhou's family business will make.

Mr. Weidler believed that Lu Yunzhou would have no way to refuse this offer.

When making the film, Lu Yunzhou was an artist. Beautiful and elegant.

After filming the movie, he became a full-fledged businessman. He was meticulous and calculating when it came to accounts.

"The way, I almost forgot."

After walking a few steps, Mr. Weidler suddenly remembered something and took a car key from one of his underlings.

"In the first 10 minutes of the movie, those little goblins in the castle delighted me. So, I had someone specially pick up my new car from the Audi experience center, a top-of-the-line Q7, black, very understated."

"A gift for you."

"I hope you like it."

Mr. Weidler laughed heartily as he placed the car keys in Lu Yunzhou's hand, clearly very satisfied with this collaboration.

He was more satisfied with this movie than with his previous one, "The Speeding Car".

How do you compare the audiences of racing movies and fantasy blockbusters?

They are not even in the same order of magnitude.

"Jeff, I've finished watching the movie. Could you give me a professional analysis? Is it any good?"

Mr. Joe, CEO of Fosun Pictures, was sitting with Jeff Robinoff, former president of Warner Bros.

At this moment, when Mr. Joe saw Jeff Robinoff staring in disbelief, he pretended not to know anything and asked a few questions.

"Joe, don't joke around."

"This isn't a question of whether it's feasible or not; this is an Eastern version of Harry Potter, no, in terms of epic scale, it's more like The Lord of the Rings."

"Moreover, he cleverly left room for the expansion of his worldview."

"For example, in this movie, the protagonist does not explain why he came from the East to live in seclusion in the Black Forest."

""

"Since Italy has an entrance to the abyss, could China have one? Could Egypt have one? What about the Middle East?"

"This film has a lot of potential for expansion."

As a professional, Jeff Robinoff thinks a bit further than Joe: "The Lord of the Rings ended many years ago, and Harry Potter ended too. The sequel to Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, had a thin story and only animal special effects, so the effect wasn't very good."

"Apart from Marvel, the global film industry is currently in dire need of new fantasy stories."

"Lu, he imbued the fantasy story with a sense of destiny, and the cinematography was so beautiful, like an art film—the skills he displayed in this film are on par with Peter Jackson!"

"He's a genius."

"Caravaggio, Levitan, Eastern fatalism—in the very last shot at the end, he expresses so much."

"But it is able to be orderly and not messy at all, instead, it perfectly integrates all the elements together."

"He also wrote a song about this moment of fatalism."

"He's made a fantastical epic, and now the real challenge is in our hands—how can we justify letting this genius go to waste?"

"Joe, we're going to be rich!"

"I worked with Christopher Nolan on the Batman trilogy, and it was under my direction that Nolan made Inception."

19

"I can tell you definitively that he is a genius on par with Nolan."

"When 'The Speeding Racer' was released, I hadn't yet discovered what its special features were. I just felt that its visuals were very charming, and it used Leonardo da Vinci's perspective very well."

"But this time, he gave me a huge surprise."

"There are four plot twists in the whole movie. With each twist, the characters of the male and female protagonists become clearer."

"What does this resemble? It's hard for me to describe. It's a bit like Leonardo da Vinci's smudge technique, where you brush on layers of texture to create new layers on the figure, making the whole figure more three-dimensional and lifelike."

"But I still underestimated his design."

"The post-credits scene that appeared—it broke down the fourth wall!"

"My God!"

"I am a professional filmmaker. My main job in this life is to watch movies every day, and watch movies tirelessly."

"But even now, I still feel a sense of awe."

At this point, Jeff Robinoff turned to Joe and said, "Joe, now I only have one question—can we hold onto him firmly?"

"Just as Warner Bros. couldn't lock down Nolan forever, I worry that we can't lock down Lu Yunzhou either."

"Geniuses always soar like eagles, taking flight and leaving us."

Jeff Robinoff didn't want Lu Yunzhou to grow up only to have him run off with someone else.

"certainly."

President Qiao smiled meaningfully: "Yunzhou will not leave us."

Why?

Jeff Robinoff looked puzzled and rubbed his bald head. "Business is business. If someone offers a higher price, why wouldn't he leave?"

"That's how it is in business."

Mr. Qiao nodded slightly, but smiled dismissively and said in a low voice, "However, we are family. He will soon marry my niece. They will have children later. These children will inherit everything from them."

Jeff Robinoff nodded in realization, then punched Joe in the chest: "Joe, you're a cunning fellow. I'm relieved now."

Fosun Group owns shares in Studio 8 and Director Lu Yunzhou's studio, giving it enormous capital power.

Jeff Robinoff, as the former president of Warner Bros., has extensive connections in Hollywood and can help with film distribution in North America and film production.

If the film industry were a retail industry, they would have already secured distribution channels and manufacturers.

In the business world, brand is paramount. A brand represents quality, design, humanistic values, and a whole host of other things.

All of these require the artist to bring them to life.

A director is an artist in the film industry.

And now, they have found a genius who is no less than Christopher Nolan!

"Yunzhou, you're amazing this time."

Fu Bingxing, the heiress of Huace Film & TV, and another investor in the film, came over and gave Lu Yunzhou a big hug.

"In the last movie, the female lead said: 'Racing boy, long time no see.'"

In this movie, the female lead says: "Long time no see, Master."

"And now my line should be: Long time no see, genius director."

When Miss Fu Bingxing was watching the movie downstairs, she couldn't help but shed tears at the very end.

It's easy to imagine how intense the emotional tension is in this film.

"Mr. Fu, I'm glad you're satisfied."

Lu Yunzhou hugged Miss Fu Bingxing but didn't say much.

The cooperation between the two companies has already reached a fairly deep level.

Lu Yunzhou was in charge of filming movies, while Huace was in charge of producing TV series—"A Love So Beautiful" was a sweet campus drama produced by Huace's own studio.

This sweet romantic comedy became an instant hit.

Huace Media is preparing to produce several more romantic campus dramas to capitalize on the market's popularity.

If they don't capitalize on this opportunity, other companies will quickly exploit it and ruin the entire theme.

"Yunzhou, you're really amazing."

"I don't believe anyone would dare to imitate you and make another similar European fantasy story about an oriental Taoist priest that blends Chinese and Western elements."

In the film and television industry, every company is annoyed by being imitated by its competitors.

For example, when Tangren Media produced "Scarlet Heart," someone else immediately followed suit with "Palace," which even aired before Tangren Media could.

For example, the film version of "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" starring Liu Yifei was approved and filmed earlier, but due to the more complicated post-production process, the TV series version starring Yang Mi was broadcast first. Yang Mi essentially stole the role of Bai Qian from Liu Yifei.

There are many similar projects.

Just change a few actors and slightly modify the outline, and you have a new work.

These ordinary works of art are constantly being imitated; it's impossible to completely stop them.

On the contrary, works by famous directors are rarely copied.

Because the entry barrier is just too high.

Investments that easily reach hundreds of millions of US dollars —

If some unknown director were to take a plagiarized script and ask investors for money, they wouldn't just fail to get the money; they'd probably get their legs broken.

Therefore, great directors must make blockbusters.

Even if it's just to prevent others from copying, the threshold has to be raised.

Lu Yunzhou's previous film, "Crazy Racing," could be copied by anyone in the industry if they really wanted to.

Because the investment amount is not too high.

Even if Lu Yunzhou made the script of "The Abyss" public on the entire internet, no one would dare to copy it easily.

Because the investment costs are too high!

This is the exclusive domain of great directors.

The success of this film means that Lu Yunzhou has truly entered the realm of international directors!

Of course, it's not a success yet.

Although the internal screening was a huge success, movies are ultimately commodities, and the approval of one or two experts is not very meaningful.

We'll have to wait until it's actually released to see how it goes.

However, Miss Fu Bingxing believed in Lu Yunzhou's business acumen—that this guy Lu Yunzhou could elevate the nearly bankrupt Borsalino to the status of a world-class luxury brand within a few months.

It's conceivable that his business acumen might even surpass his movie-making skills.

"Yunzhou, how about we invite Xiaonan to go horseback riding and fishing at Qiandao Lake for National Day?"

After chatting about the movie for a while, Miss Fu Bingxing mysteriously patted Yunzhou on the shoulder and said, "If Director Yao from Zhejiang TV hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that Xiaonan is your wife."

Miss Fu Bingxing always thought that the mysterious Miss Zhang, who had a pair of charming long legs, was Lu Yunzhou's childhood sweetheart.

Zhang Ruonan is likely one of Miss Zhang's younger sisters, that is, Lu Yunzhou's sister-in-law, and is just following Lu Yunzhou around.

Therefore, Lu Yunzhou's mother treated Zhang Ruonan exceptionally well, raising her like a daughter.

She only found out last month that Zhang Ruonan was Miss Zhang!

"I might bring one more person this year."

Lu Yunzhou thought about it and didn't refuse. However, for this kind of family gathering, Wang Cheran had to be brought along. They couldn't show favoritism.

Miss Fu Bingxing laughed heartily: "Bringing one more is no problem, bringing ten more is no problem either. It's settled then."

We're all from super-rich families, so we have a lot in common.

If it were any other celebrity, Miss Fu Bingxing wouldn't bother wasting her breath on them—after all, those celebrities are basically cultured geeks and spiritual hooligans; she'd be too tired to even exchange half a sentence with them.

After Miss Fu Bingxing left, Zhou Yanxi, the general manager of Xitian Media, came over with two of his artists to congratulate Lu Yunzhou.

"Director Lu, I am so grateful, so very grateful."

Zhou Yanxi held Lu Yunzhou's hand, almost bowing to him.

Because Zhang Tianai is one of her artists.

Zhou Yanxi heard that Zhang Tianai was seducing Lu Yunzhou in Italy and was severely scolded by one of Lu Yunzhou's actresses.

Zhou Yanxi thought that Zhang Tianai was finished, and all the scenes she filmed would probably be cut.

She knew some inside information.

She heard that Lu Yunzhou had a fiancée in Italy, a local celebrity, who was related to Mr. Sun, the head of the Jin Tou Group, a major Chinese business in Italy.

The two companies also partnered to form a company that acquired Borsalino.

A while ago, when the boss visited Italy, it was this Mr. Sun who received him as the representative of the Chinese community.

Zhang Tianai dared to seduce Lu Yunzhou right under that young lady's nose. Wasn't that just asking for trouble for Lu Yunzhou?

To prove his innocence, Lu Yunzhou will probably have to cut out Zhang Tianai's scenes.

To everyone's surprise, Lu Yunzhou was so resolute, preserving Zhang Tianai's footage—and even allowing her to appear in the shot as a charming and gentle willow fairy.

These two shots alone are probably worth more than all the films and TV series Zhang Tianai has ever made before!

These two shots are enough to make Zhang Tianai one of the sexiest female stars in the world.

The value of these two shots, especially the shot in the last post-credits scene, is absolutely no less than the iconic shot of Megan Fox flipping up the hood of a car in Transformers.

"Why isn't Xiao Ai here?"

Lu Yunzhou remembered that he had invited Zhang Tianai, but she didn't come?

"Xiao Ai is sick. She's been extremely busy lately. The movie 'Legend of the Naga Pearls' is currently showing, and she's also filming an idol drama called 'The Evolution of Our Love.' The company is also preparing a single for her."

"She was working herself to the bone, which probably lowered her immunity, and she suddenly got sick with diarrhea. The doctor said she might have a viral infection. I told her to rest at home and didn't dare let her come, lest she infect others."

Zhou Yanxi made up a reason out of nowhere.

She was worried that after Zhang Tianai arrived, she would run into Lu Yunzhou's shrewish wife and get beaten up.

That would be very embarrassing.

Just in case, she chose to save Zhang Tianai's face and then apologize to Lu Yunzhou.

Who knew—she was overthinking it.

Lu Yunzhou captured Zhang Tianai's beauty and sexiness in his photographs.

She is gentle and considerate, practically the perfect embodiment of an Eastern woman.

And she's a fairy.

Simply invincible.

"Let her get some rest."

Lu Yunzhou didn't know whether Zhou Yanxi was telling the truth or not, so he could only give a formulaic response.

Suddenly remembering something, Lu Yunzhou asked, "Is Xiao Ai still going to Milan Fashion Week next month?"

Zhou Yanxi laughed heartily: "Of course we have to go. Even if it's raining knives, I'll drag her along. Not just anyone can get an invitation to Milan Fashion Week."

For female celebrities, being able to attend Fashion Week basically means being shortlisted by luxury goods groups.

Lu Yunzhou casually asked, "What brand is it?"

Zhou Yanxi thought for a moment and said, "HOGAN. A niche luxury brand."

Lu Yunzhou nodded slightly, without casually commenting on the merits of other brands: "This brand is indeed quite niche; basically no one in China knows it."

Lu Yunzhou picked up his phone and sent a text message.

After a while, he put his phone away and said to Zhou Yanxi, "Xiao Ai has a great sense of style, which adds a lot to my film. Coincidentally, LB Group's [Kou Rui] has just established a high-end women's shoe brand production line, and they are looking for a spokesperson. I'll have someone send an invitation to Xiao Ai to walk in a few shows to see if she's a good fit."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanxi immediately stepped forward, grasped Lu Yunzhou's hand tightly, and expressed her deep gratitude.

HOGAN, what kind of off-brand is that?

Several Chinese people have heard of this brand.

There are very few boutiques in China.

But if Zhang Tianai can get an endorsement deal with LB Group's Kourui, that would be amazing!

A few months ago, the brand Kou Rui was also on the verge of bankruptcy, but it was acquired by the LB Group of the Lu Yunzhou family.

Immediately afterwards, various promotional articles about Kou Rui were released like they were free, along with Nazha's super fashion show where she changed into 20 different outfits.

This made Kou Rui an overnight sensation!

Furthermore, Lu Yunzhou's endorsement of the brand made Kou Rui an instant darling of the domestic fashion scene.

"Xiao Ai has a great talent for acting."

"Please pass on a message to her: tell her to stop thinking crookedly and avoiding shortcuts, and to focus on acting. As for fashion events—as long as she has work to show, I'll consider inviting her to the shows."

As a director, Lu Yunzhou may only make one film a year, and he only needs two or three actresses.

Aside from the fact that the female lead role is inevitably reserved for their own people, there aren't many opportunities left for other companies.

However, in terms of fashion resources, the LB Group participates in almost all major fashion shows around the world, with an astonishing number of slots available.

Lu Yunzhou can be given away at will.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Lu!"

Zhou Yanxi couldn't wait to call Zhang Tianai immediately and tell her to wash up and come to Lu Yunzhou's house to warm his bed tonight.

However, Lu Yunzhou clearly didn't like being so direct.

That depends on Zhang Tianai's own skills.

"Director Lu, this is Little Nezha, Song Zuer, do you remember her?"

Just then, Zhou Yanxi introduced Song Zuer, a new employee she had brought to the screening, to Lu Yunzhou.

Zhang Tianai is getting on in years; she's almost 30.

The golden age for female celebrities is 20-25 years old. The older they get, the less favored they are by directors, unless they are well-known actresses.

Song Zuer is only 19 years old, which is just right.

Moreover, Song Zuer's acting skills are quite good, ranking among the best of the young actresses.

"Hello, Zul."

Lu Yunzhou was certainly impressed by Song Zuer, after all, she was a miniature Nezha grown up in proportion to her original form.

Moreover, Song Zuer looks a bit like Cecilia Cheung, with a very delicate face and bright, sparkling eyes.

Zhou Yanxi gently nudged Song Zuer: "Zuer, Director Lu is greeting you, what are you standing there for?"

Song Zuer snapped out of her daze, stared blankly at Lu Yunzhou, and recited a line from a movie: "Long time no see, Master."

"Little rascal."

Lu Yunzhou couldn't help but laugh: "I'll remember you. But your acting skills still need improvement. I look forward to your growth."

"Thank you, guide!"

To make a big director remember her, Song Zuer came up with a clever idea: to pay tribute to Lu Yunzhou by using Lu Yunzhou's most proud work.

Clearly, she succeeded.

However, upon returning, Zhou Yanxi glared at Song Zuer with a dark expression: "You brat, I told you not to be so clever, but you wouldn't listen. You thought that just because he said he remembered you, he'd give you a chance? On the contrary, he remembered you because he's ready to block you!"

"what?"

Hearing this, Song Zuer looked completely puzzled: "Why? I'm clearly so cute!"

Zhou Yanxi sighed and said, "Because you're being too clever for your own good. As a director, the work belongs to him personally, and the actors are just tools. They don't need to have their own thoughts. Unless you're his wife, you can't act cute in front of him. Only then will he be in the mood to appreciate you."

Song Zuer cleverly replied, "Then I'll be his wife."

Zhou Yanxi laughed and said, "Go home and dream. There are at least tens of millions of people in the world who think like you."

Why is Zhang Tianai afraid to attend the film screening?

She almost got beaten up by Tian Xiwei because she thought she was being clever and tried to seduce Lu Yunzhou.

However, Zhang Tianai proved her worth in the movie; she was a very useful tool, which is why Lu Yunzhou looked at her differently and even invited her to go to Milan to watch a fashion show.

Song Zuer clearly did not demonstrate sufficient value.

After Lu Yunzhou finished entertaining his partners, the remaining fans lined up in an orderly fashion to take photos with him.

In addition, Lu Yunzhou will also give a mystery gift.

Last year it was autographed movie T-shirts.

This year, he upgraded his gift, giving away a new silk scarf from [Kou Rui] that's set to launch this fall/winter —

"what!"

"Is this the same couple's scarf as Master Li's?"

Fans couldn't wait to open the mystery gift box and found that it contained the same black and white checkered scarf worn by the male lead in the movie.

Many fans screamed excitedly.

"Really?"

"Holy crap—it's [Kou Rui], not [Kou Rui Yi Ren]."

-

Upon hearing this, the other fans also opened their gift boxes and found that it was indeed true!

Other fan screenings offer snack packs, custom badges, or even just a few posters if they're being stingy—last time, Lu Yunzhou's autographed T-shirt was already considered quite generous.

This year it has been upgraded even further.

It's a luxury silk scarf!

【Kou Ruiyiren】takes the route of affordable prices and high volume, so the price is not high and ordinary people can afford it.

However, [Kou Rui] is a true century-old haute couture fashion house, and Lu Yunzhou benchmarks this brand against Dolce & Gabbana in every aspect.

All products are limited edition.

As for those clothes, they are basically not mass-produced; they are all high-end handmade custom-made.

Of course, there are also basic styles available. Once a customer has their eye on something, they can go to a local boutique to have a designer take their measurements and alter the clothes to create the perfect fit for their body type.

As a competitor of [Kou Rui], a Dolce & Gabbana silk scarf costs 1500 yuan.

"Zhouzhou, won't you lose money?"

Some fans, after receiving the gift boxes, were worried that Lu Yunzhou would lose a lot of money by holding a screening event.

The movie tickets were free.

Coke and popcorn are free to take.

After watching the movie, there will be a mystery gift worth 1000 yuan.

If things go like this, won't Lu Yunzhou lose several million?

"You've come all this way, and I hope to leave you with wonderful memories—memories of this summer, of this summer, of our youth."

"If possible, I hope that years from now, when you bump into me on the street, you won't mistake me for a celebrity or an idol, but rather greet me like an old friend and say, 'Long time no see, how are you?'"

Lu Yunzhou didn't answer whether he would lose money. Instead, he spoke as gently as a spring breeze and as warmly as a fireplace, just like the male protagonist in a movie.

Upon hearing his words, many sentimental fans couldn't help but burst into tears.

Cai Xukun, who was standing next to Lu Yunzhou and helping the staff distribute gifts, was stunned when he heard this.

He developed unparalleled admiration for Lu Yunzhou.

"Big brother is really awesome. With just two sentences, he made those girls, who already had low IQs, practically turn their IQs into negative numbers!"

"Now I'm truly devoted to him."

Cai Xukun silently memorized Lu Yunzhou's moves. These were all super powerful moves; any one of them could wipe out a large group of people.

It took a long time for Lu Yunzhou to take photos with all the fans and give them gifts.

The fans were all reluctant to leave and waited at the door, not leaving immediately.

Seeing this, Wang Ran had no choice but to take action.

"Sisters, go home early and be careful on the road."

"When you get back, don't forget to post a picture on Weibo to show it off. This scarf isn't available yet; it won't be released until around the Mid-Autumn Festival in September."

"Be careful, don't get robbed on the way."

As soon as Wang Churan said this, the little fans who had received the mystery gifts immediately clutched them tightly.

-

"Boat Girl, could you talk to Zhouzhou and tell her to just give her any other gift next time, instead of something so expensive? It makes us feel awkward accepting them."

"Sister Boat, please pass on a message to my master: I'm waiting for him to come and marry me."

That's outrageous.

Wang Churan rolled her eyes—"I'll beat Liu Haocun to death right now. She's secretly having a master-disciple relationship with Lu Yunzhou behind my back!"

I've never played a game with such a thrilling storyline before.

"Queen Ant, you should go home early too."

Suddenly, a strange and explosive name floated over from the crowd—making Wang Cherish his ears perk up and his eyes widen like copper bells.

She searched for her target in the crowd, ready to kick them away at any moment.

"You noob, I'm going to stomp you to death!"

Unable to find the person who called her "Sister Ant Queen," Wang Churan directed all her hatred towards Cai Xukun.

I'll kill him in a minute!

The film investors, related partners, and some of Lu Yunzhou's friends in the industry who came to watch the film have all left one after another.

Some of them went home.

Some found a place to have a late-night snack and a few drinks.

The crew of "Wolf Warrior 2" found a hotel nearby, had a late-night snack and some drinks, and planned to have a little fun later.

"Hey bro, how's it going? Aren't I awesome?"

Old Dong poured Wu Jing a glass of wine, and the two clinked glasses. Old Dong downed the wine in one gulp and asked a question with a smug look on his face.

"What's it to you?"

Before Wu Jing could answer, several staff members nearby started yelling, "Old Dong, even if we're trying to pat ourselves on the back, don't do it this badly, okay? Be careful you don't rip your face off."

"Ha ha."

Old Dong, completely unfazed, burst into laughter: "You're all just jealous of me! Jealous that I'm about to become a global sensation!"

Wolf Warrior 2's box office performance was indeed phenomenal.

However, this film will likely only have an impact in Southeast Asia and will have little chance of reaching Europe and America.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon analyzed for Wu Jing: Modern war movies like "Wolf Warrior 2" are not uncommon in Europe and America. Stallone has made many movies of this type, such as "First Blood," "The Rock," and "Taken," all of which are action movies combined with gunfights.

The Chinese films that truly conquer the world are kung fu movies!

Aside from Chinese action actors, action actors from other countries cannot produce impressive kung fu movies.

After all, to perform kung fu well, one must start with basic training from childhood.

Aside from China, actors from other countries lack the environment to become kung fu superstars.

They can be excellent action stars, but that doesn't mean they are kung fu stars; the two are completely different.

Aside from kung fu movies, only special effects blockbusters can appeal to the entire world.

"The Great Wall" was an attempt, but it failed.

There are many reasons, but the most infuriating one is that a film was made with an Eastern exterior but a Western interior.

It neither pleases Eastern audiences nor satisfies Western audiences.

Lu Yunzhou, however, did the opposite.

He used the familiar fairytale life in castles to form the background of the story, and incorporated the grand ambition of the Eastern Taoist philosophy of "living in seclusion in times of peace, emerging from the mountains in times of chaos, pacifying the world, and taking the well-being of all people as his own responsibility," using it as the skeleton and flesh of the story.

Chinese viewers found it very relatable.

Because this is the story of a Chinese monk saving the world.

Western audiences, on the other hand, saw the fairytale life of the castle fairies and the beautiful love story of reincarnation and destiny.

In addition, the protagonist also replicated the Mona Lisa's hardcore techniques.

European landmarks, Gothic cathedrals, mysterious castles in the Black Forest, and Munich's underground art market.

Most importantly—Lu Yunzhou is a trending topic!

This movie is bound to gross over $10 billion at the box office!

As the assistant director of this film, Lao Dong's status naturally rose as well, allowing him to travel the world with Lu Yunzhou, enjoying a life of leisure and comfort.

"Brother Jing, Old Dong's gotten too cocky—I just can't stand his arrogance. I want to force him to drink 10 glasses of wine."

Although Lao Dong is arrogant, what he said is indeed true.

He's about to become a global sensation.

Wu Jing, also filled with jealousy, waved his hand and said, "Ten cups aren't enough! Bring me ten bottles of Moutai! Let's get him drunk!"

Wolf Warrior 2's box office has surpassed 50 billion yuan, which is truly impressive.

However, "Wolf Warrior 2" is only invincible in China and it is difficult to break into the world, which is a limitation of the subject matter.

Moreover, half of the money in "Wolf Warrior 2" was raised by Lu Yunzhou.

Upon closer reflection, Wu Jing hadn't made much money.

Lu Yunzhou's movie is amazing—Audi and the German government gave him money for free, asking him to help Germany's cultural tourism industry make a special effects blockbuster.

Lu Yunzhou filmed it, and the effect is so good.

Now, cultural and tourism companies from other countries will probably be rushing to place orders with Lu Yunzhou!

As for the box office?

Of course, I won't take a single penny; I'll offer it as a tribute to Director Lu Yunzhou as my appearance fee!

"Brother Xiaochuan, you're awesome! A role model for us all!"

Although the domestic box office of the film "The Abyss" may not surpass that of "Wolf Warrior 2", Wu Jing himself has a heartfelt admiration for Lu Yunzhou's directing skills.

The plot structure, special effects, sense of destiny, and beautiful atmosphere all reach a truly pinnacle level.

The demeanor of a grandmaster.

Even if Wu Jing were given another chance, he still couldn't replicate "Wolf Warrior 2".

However, Wu Jing felt that Lu Yunzhou was just testing the waters with this kind of special effects blockbuster, and that he was very skilled at it.

At that moment, after drinking a few glasses of wine, Wu Jing suddenly had an idea. He put his arm around Old Dong's shoulder and asked, "Old Dong, I'd like my son to have Bai Yunzhou as his godfather. What do you think?"

"Tangtang, I was just joking, what are you doing?"

The event ended in the middle of the night. Yang Mi had just been yelling that she was going to mess with Lu Yunzhou, so Tang Yan didn't dare let her go alone.

What if this guy suddenly becomes a beast and actually does something like that?

So Tang Yan went directly to a hotel, booked a room for Yang Mi, and stayed with her until midnight. Then, figuring that Lu Yunzhou should be going home by then, she left.

-

Physically eliminate the possibility of Yang Mi going to see Lu Yunzhou alone!

On her way home, Tang Yan suddenly had a whim and picked up her phone to send a message to Liu Yifei: "Yifei, it's such a pity you didn't come today."

Liu Yifei, who was still awake so late, replied instantly: "What's a pity?"

Tang Yan couldn't wait to show off: "This epic fantasy masterpiece from the East is truly unique in the entire history of Chinese cinema. I feel sorry for you that you didn't see it right away."

"Come on."

Liu Yifei chuckled a few times: "Even when you're bragging, you should have some basis in reality. You can't just spout nonsense because you're blinded by love."

A frog at the bottom of a well.

Liu Yifei didn't believe it, and Tang Yan snorted a few times: "You'll find out soon enough. I was originally planning to introduce you to him."

"Really?"

Liu Yifei herself can't find any resources because, for some reason, her reputation in the industry is extremely bad; she's probably been framed by someone.

She earned significantly less than other actors of similar stature for many of the films she made, but even so, directors were still unwilling to hire her.

Upon hearing that Tang Yan was actually willing to introduce her to Lu Yunzhou, the up-and-coming director, Liu Yifei was overjoyed and almost jumped out of bed.

"Of course I'm lying to you."

However, Tang Yan sent her a message that almost made her explode: "Chen Yuqi, Zhang Ruonan, Liu Haocun, Tian Xiwei, Wang Churan—we can barely support five young women in the company. How could he possibly support outsiders?"

"Go to hell!"

After yelling angrily, Liu Yifei turned off her phone and went to sleep.

Tang Yan wasn't a good person either.

There are very few people better than Yang Mi.

"Cunzi, what are you looking at? Come back to the hotel with me!"

"Xiaotian, let me go! I want to go with Master!"

It was late at night, and everyone in the theater had left. Tian Xiwei pulled Liu Haocun back to the hotel to sleep.

But after watching the movie, Liu Haocun couldn't forget Lu Yunzhou and was stuck in the role.

She didn't feel that way at all when the filming was taking place.

Because all the segments are fragmented.

But after watching the entire movie, as she recalled the past, everything came flooding back to her, vivid and clear, making her unable to contain her emotions.

Since Lu Yunzhou is the reincarnation of Master Li, she might be the reincarnation of Xue'er.

Fate brought them together again.

"Cunzi, we're destined enemies—in the movie, you killed me. Now, without the director giving you any special advantages, do you want to test if my fists are hard enough?"

Tian Xiwei clenched her fists so tightly they cracked.

It's so late, and Liu Haocun still wants to go find Lu Yunzhou? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?

"Xiaotian, I think it would be more appropriate to go see Master tomorrow."

Under the threat of violence, Liu Haocun decisively backed down.

Because Liu Haocun could sense that Tian Xiwei was extremely jealous.

When filming the movie, Tian Xiwei had no idea what the whole movie was like, because the script they received was completely different from the movie they had just watched.

There's only one possibility: Lu Yunzhou had a lot of inspiration while editing, so he used his super editing skills.

Liu Haocun sensed Lu Yunzhou's favoritism towards him and was very pleased.

Tian Xiwei also sensed Lu Yunzhou's favoritism towards Liu Haocun and was very angry.

As a fortunate person, Liu Haocun knew that he should back down, otherwise he would really be beaten!

"Xiaomeng, what are you thinking about? Come upstairs. Grandma misses you a lot. You're going to university soon, so stay home and be a good girl for the last few days of summer vacation."

Meanwhile, Mr. Qiao, the CEO of Fosun Group, took the sullen Wang Churan home.

Wang Churan was truly on the verge of tears.

Originally, she was furious after the movie screening and wanted to find Lu Yunzhou tonight to vent her anger.

However, Mr. Qiao kindly took her home.

She didn't know how to refuse.

Did she tell President Qiao that she wanted to spend a sleepless night with Lu Yunzhou?

How could you possibly say something like that?

So, she was escorted back to her grandmother's house by President Qiao, who kept turning back to look at her.

"Uncle, thank you so much."

Wang Churan said "thank you" in an annoyed tone, then stomped her big foot on the stone slab, making the whole ground thump.

"Big brother, I'm going home too."

"In a couple of days, I'm going to participate in 'Idol Producer.' I can't fall too far behind you; I want to become a super idol like you."

The film directed by Lu Yunzhou put immense pressure on Cai Xukun.

We're all of mixed Wenzhou and Hunan descent, so how come Lu Yunzhou is so awesome? He makes himself look incredibly bad.

We must work hard and catch up!

"I'm waiting to see you make a name for yourself."

Lu Yunzhou laughed heartily, the image of the overalls and that iconic "Kunshan lean" pose already appearing in his mind.

He couldn't help but chuckle whenever he thought about it.

The two parted ways at the door.

Lu Yunzhou took the elevator to the underground parking garage.

Before leaving, CEO Weidler handed him the key to a brand new Audi Q7.

Tonight, he has to drive the luxury car back.

"drop--"

Arriving at the underground parking garage, Lu Yunzhou took out his key, pressed it gently, and quickly found his understated Audi Q7 luxury car.

This car is indeed very big.

Moreover, it looks very low-key.

It perfectly matches Lu Yunzhou's personality.

-

After unlocking the car, Lu Yunzhou put the keys back in his pocket and walked over slowly. Today was really tiring.

Fortunately, the result was very satisfactory.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this film should outperform his previous film, "The Wild West," at the global box office.

Several investors expressed their satisfaction.

This was a good result for him. It was worth the 10 months of hard work, during which he almost neglected to eat and sleep.

"My Yarm, you are so enchanting tonight."

Just as Lu Yunzhou opened the car door and was about to get in, almost at the same time, a dark figure jumped out of a car next to him.

To Lu Yunzhou's surprise, a girl pulled him into the back seat of the Audi Q7 and slammed the door shut.

It's Gulnazar.

The next second, she cupped Lu Yunzhou's head in her hands and kissed him fiercely.

"My Yarm, I can't resist! You are so charming, how can you be so charming? I'm completely poisoned by you."

After kissing for a while, Nazha suddenly whispered in Lu Yunzhou's ear in Uyghur: "My Yarm, I've checked, no one will disturb us tonight — @￥#@%￥￥%."

Naza quickly said a sentence in Uyghur, thinking Lu Yunzhou wouldn't understand. So, tonight, she really let loose.

However, Lu Yunzhou stiffened after hearing this.

He stared at Nazha incredulously, as if he were meeting her for the first time: "Are you crazy? Do you know what you're doing? And that thing you just said—where did you learn that? You're a complete scoundrel!"

"Did you understand?"

Naza was even more incredulous, cupping Lu Yunzhou's face in her hands, looking him up and down, her eyes wide as lanterns: "How could you understand that?"

"Who exactly said something similar to you?"

Suddenly, Nazha realized what was going on: "It's that brat Dilraba? — That damned Dilraba! Why would she say something like that to you?"

"I'm going to kill her!"

Just now, the mysterious Uyghur phrase that Nazha whispered in Lu Yunzhou's ear was pronounced roughly as: ajia—nanaomu—niy

ala!

It definitely can't be typed in Chinese; it will inevitably be blocked.

If translation is absolutely necessary...

Roughly similar to Japanese: (older sister) (no) (AC) (ni) (suck).