Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 189 $3 Million in 3 Days! Comparable to "Jurassic World 2"! The Industry Shocks! Recruiting Kung Fu Stars

"Jingjing, you get some rest. I'll come and keep you company again tonight."

Since today is National Day, the peak season for box office revenue, Lu Yunzhou wants to make the most of the opportunity. Therefore, in addition to the three events during the day, there will be two more events in the evening.

He's treating himself like an iron man.

Originally, he was supposed to come up, take a shower, then go down to have dinner with everyone, and after dinner, continue with the evening's activities.

However, Zhang Jingyi mustered her courage and waited for him in the room, and he naturally couldn't let his beloved down at such a moment.

Otherwise, Zhang Jingyi would hate him for the rest of her life.

Besides, he genuinely liked Zhang Jingyi. Without any ulterior motives—it was purely out of affection for the girl.

This was also a very new thing for Lu Yunzhou.

"Okay. Big brother, come back soon."

Zhang Jingyi, covered by the blanket, only poked her head out. Her face still had a blush, and her eyes were watery as she shyly glanced at Lu Yunzhou.

Then, she just watched Lu Yunzhou leave.

If it weren't for the obvious soreness in her body, she would have doubted that everything just now was nothing but a pipe dream.

This feeling was truly unique. It was completely different from what she had imagined.

It's not comfortable at all.

However, being so close to her filled Zhang Jingyi with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction, as if her heart was completely filled.

"Emperor of Congee, Emperor of Congee, tonight you are my countless stars!"

When Lu Yunzhou's van pulled up in front of a movie theater, the crowd of fans outside, as if they had been trained, spontaneously shouted out a new slogan.

It wasn't the phrase "unparalleled in the world" that was used, but it still made Lu Yunzhou feel very awkward.

Lu Yunzhou could only keep a straight face and wave to the fans. Then, he turned around and tried to enter the movie theater.

Because the timing of each session is pre-arranged, he has to rush to the next movie theater immediately after finishing his activity here.

Whenever he goes to a movie theater for an event, all the movies shown in that theater that day will be "The Fairy Castle 2".

This will naturally increase box office revenue without us even realizing it.

However, at that moment, Lu Yunzhou suddenly heard a familiar voice from the crowd: "Everyone, please be quiet. I have an announcement to make: Lu Yunzhou is my husband!"

"Hahaha!"

The moment that familiar announcement was made, the entire audience burst into laughter.

Isn't this Wang Ran's slogan from back then? Why is it being used as a meme again today?

Following the sound, Lu Yunzhou immediately saw a delicate little face in the crowd, standing on tiptoe and waving frantically at him.

It was none other than Zhou Ye.

However, things are different now.

Wherever Lu Yunzhou goes, people frantically take photos with their phones.

If he were to casually pull Zhou Ye out of the crowd and whisper a few words to her, such as, "Don't shout like that next time, it's embarrassing for me, not for you,"...

Someone will definitely take a picture of it.

Then, after Zhou Ye's movie is released, Zhou Dun will be so embarrassed that he will want to disappear.

To save Zhou Ye's face, Lu Yunzhou could only nod and smile at her, pretending not to know her, before turning and entering the movie theater.

At the same time, he quickly took out his phone and sent Zhou Ye a WeChat message, jokingly saying, "Just because nobody knows you doesn't mean you can make fun of my jokes?"

After making a joke, Lu Yunzhou sincerely said, "Thank you for bringing people to support me. See you in Chongqing next month."

Regardless, Zhou Ye bought over 100 IMAX tickets to show her classmates and friends, showing her strong support.

Lu Yunzhou particularly liked this kind of young, wealthy woman.

Lu Yunzhou learned that Zhou Ye seemed to want to audition for a female role in "A Writer's Odyssey," a nurse.

The role was too small for Lu Yunzhou to notice.

It's just a minor role, so leaving it to Zhou Ye wouldn't be a big problem.

Zhou Ye's static poses are very distinctive.

Especially in period costumes, he is exquisite yet aloof, and has a youthful and chivalrous air. If this were a game, Zhou Ye's face would at least be a limited edition skin.

However, Zhou Ye has one major flaw: she can't be made to make those desperate, strained expressions.

Her performance was completely natural, without any sense of disarray; she was just like a playful puppy. It was hilarious.

In this respect, Zhang Jing is exactly the opposite.

Her stubborn bone structure determines that she will have a very strong emotional outburst when playing extreme roles.

"Sister Meng, I've got it!"

Zhou Ye was initially a little jealous when Lu Yunzhou ignored her, but soon after, she received a message from Lu Yunzhou.

She was overjoyed and immediately shared the good news with her best friend, Meng Ziyi.

"What's safe?"

"Is your becoming the eldest sister-in-law a sure thing?"

Meng Ziyi has been quite busy with work lately because the TV series "Ever Night", which she stars in with Chen Feiyu and Yuan Binyan, is about to be broadcast.

She plays Ye Hongyu, one of the three most eccentric characters in the world.

Yuan Binyan plays Mo Shanshan, one of the three most eccentric characters in the world.

Recently, during the promotion of the TV series, Meng Ziyi and Yuan Binyan have run into each other quite a few times, and Meng Ziyi has been frantically trying to find out about Lu Yunzhou's college days for Zhou Ye.

As a sister, Meng Ziyi felt that she was a saintly sister, so loyal and righteous, and she had helped Zhou Ye so much.

"I feel like it's about time."

Zhou Ye chuckled and revealed a little secret: "He told me to meet him in Chongqing next month. Does that mean he's sure I'll go to Chongqing to see him? He's right, I really will go."

Coconut must be crazy.

Lu Yunzhou is the film's producer, and he would have been present during the audition.

For a moment, Meng Ziyi didn't know what to say, so she could only offer her blessings to her sisters.

"By the way, Sister Meng, when he walked over just now, he had a unique perfume scent on him. I think I've smelled it somewhere before."

Zhou Ye was deeply impressed by the perfume Lu Yunzhou wore.

Whose is it? It's so hard to guess.

Could it be that Lu Yunzhou has other lovers in Yanjing besides himself?

Meng Ziyi, however, said nonchalantly, "Don't overthink it. Maybe it's a staff member. He runs into countless makeup artists and stylists every day."

"You're right."

Meng offered a casual suggestion, and Zhou Ye didn't think much of it.

That's just how this industry is; she can't ask for too much.

Recently, Zhou Ye has actually inquired about Lu Yunzhou's personal situation from many people—everyone says that Lu Yunzhou is very self-disciplined and rarely stays out overnight.

He doesn't attend parties or drinking parties.

He only attends top-tier fashion galas—he basically avoids private cocktail parties for investors.

After all, he still needs to entertain investors.

Investors come to him with money, and he only makes time to meet them when he's in a good mood.

If Lu Yunzhou doesn't attend these drinking parties, there will be far fewer troubles.

Zhou Ye had heard that when investors held drinking parties, talent agencies would bring actors along. Whoever an actor drank with at the dinner party was assumed to be the one they would sleep with that person that night.

Yang Mi once boasted with a hint of pride that after winning the bet, her artists would never have to attend such drinking parties again.

In plain terms, artists under Jiahang Entertainment who used to have to attend these drinking parties and keep old men company will no longer need to.

But Lu Yunzhou's company didn't have this bad habit from the beginning, so he didn't need to say these nice words at all.

Bonus points! Bonus points!

At this moment, Zhou Ye was giving Lu Yunzhou a huge boost in her opinion!

【Emperor of Porridge's Imperial Guard Universe No. 1 Squad】

"Are you all awake yet, ladies?"

"Los Angeles is so boring. If I had known it would be this boring, I wouldn't have gone abroad to study."

As the fans grew up, some went to high school, some went to university, and some went abroad to study.

"Los Angeles is boring? I just graduated from UCLA. It's so much fun there. You've just arrived, they won't let you in."

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"In a while, I'll see how crazy you get. Remember, you can do whatever you want, just don't take drugs. If you do, you'll be ruined."

There's also an older woman in the group who's already graduated from university. In this fan group, she's considered quite senior.

"I'm not interested in this, I just want to drink porridge."

"Ever since my husband hugged me, I haven't been able to have any other man in my heart. I feel uncomfortable if any other man touches me."

"I will remain chaste for my husband and wait for him to choose me."

The international student boasted about how Lu Yunzhou held her in his arms at a movie screening.

After showing off, she casually posted a few news items from North America.

"I just got up and went downstairs to buy breakfast."

"Who knew that I would see my husband's photo from afar, and like a zombie smelling the scent of a living person, I couldn't help but walk over."

"I never expected that my husband would be on the cover of Variety this week. My husband is so handsome."

As they were talking, the man took a picture of the cover of Variety magazine.

It really was Lu Yunzhou.

He wore a black suit, one hand in his pocket, the other gently touching his chest.

He had a rose tucked into the left breast pocket of his suit.

His finger, seemingly pricked by a rose thorn, was bleeding slightly.

He looked down at his fingers, as if staring at the blood on them, or perhaps at the thorny rose.

"This magazine is really good at producing photos."

"It's heartbreaking to see my brother in such an injured state."

"My brother likes to hurt himself. It breaks our hearts."

"Over the years, I've come to understand that every time my brother is injured or in a state of tragedy and despair, a powerful spiritual force erupts from within him, bringing with it an incomparably strong charm. It makes me fall in love with him again and again without even realizing it."

"What does this magazine say? I can't read English, could you translate it for me?"

The woman who posted the pictures happily said, "No problem. Besides Variety, several other magazines have also written extensively about Fairy Castle 2, as well as my husband's greatness and genius, giving him high praise."

"The Hollywood Reporter published an article this morning praising 'The Haunted Castle 2' as a visual miracle, proving that non-Hollywood films can also achieve top-notch industrial standards. They also lauded my husband as a genius director who perfectly blended Eastern aesthetics with Hollywood's top-notch special effects, creating a fantasy blockbuster for the whole world."

"By the way, they also specifically praised Zhang Tianai's portrayal of the willow tree fairy, saying that this character is one of the most moving female characters on the big screen this year. Chinese actress Zhang Tianai's performance is amazing."

"Although Variety used my husband on the cover, their review was relatively understated. They analyzed the film's global success, concluding it was no accident, and praised my husband for finding the key to cross-cultural narrative: love, sacrifice, and protection—emotions shared by all humanity."

After that person finished translating...

The fan group immediately became lively: "My brother is truly talented. I was always attracted by his handsome appearance, but now I realize that being handsome is the least of his qualities."

"Who said that? My brother is the most handsome man in the world. You call that insignificant? I only covet your good looks. I don't want anything else. I won't compete with you. I'm just a shallow woman."

"Can you even compete with Wang Ran? You're just all talk. Wang Ran is with my brother offline every day; he's got the advantage of proximity. The Queen Ant is constantly pushing him forward; can my brother handle that? He's a hot-blooded man too. The Queen Ant is truly cunning!"

Ever since Wang Ran and Lu Yunzhou's rumored relationship broke out, she's been the target of sarcastic remarks in the group chat every day.

Wang Ran has completely muted the group; out of sight, out of mind.

Whenever this happened, He Shiyu would jump in to defend Lu Yunzhou, saying, "Don't talk nonsense! You're slandering my brother's innocence out of thin air. He's been working outside these past few days. Sister Chuan has been studying diligently at school. If there were any problems between them, Sister Chuan should be at my brother's house, helping him tidy up his room."

But she didn't.

"The person who helped my brother tidy up his room was me."

What the hell!

Upon hearing this, the group chat erupted in excitement: "The dawn has broken in our group! The dark ages suppressed by the Queen Ant have finally ended—Empress He, who obeyed the will of Heaven, has finally ascended the throne! We are willing to go through fire and water for Empress He, even unto death. We only ask that when she drinks her porridge, she share a spoonful with us!"

However, some people expressed doubt: "Little Box, are you just bragging?"

"What nonsense am I spouting?"

He Shiyu desperately wanted to take a picture for everyone: "To let me experience what it feels like to lose all my family and be completely alone, my brother made me stay in the apartment below his for the next few days. He wanted me to understand what it feels like to live next door to my uncle, who is no longer here, separated by life and death."

"I can tell you all definitively that my brother doesn't have a girlfriend. At least, I didn't see anyone visiting his house during the entire National Day holiday. Don't worry."

Changing her tone, He Shiyu sincerely considered Lu Yunzhou's feelings: "Even if my brother has a girlfriend, it's perfectly normal. He's 26, and he's not gay. Shouldn't he have a girlfriend?"

"Aside from having a bad temper, rolling her eyes a lot, and big feet, she's still a natural beauty, after all, she's had inner and outer canthoplasty, nose job, and facial fillers."

Despite having undergone so many procedures, she's still a natural beauty?

I wonder where He Shiyu learned that weird, sarcastic manner.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the group burst into laughter: "Little Box, who did you learn this from? Are you @IndividualTrainee's apprentice? The tone of voice, the sarcastic manner, it's exactly the same."

However, with He Shiyu, an undercover agent, testifying, everyone gradually realized that Wang Ran might be innocent.

Could it be that they misunderstood before?

No wonder Wang Ran is so angry; he hasn't come out for a long time.

No one would be happy to be unfairly blamed for something like this.

At this moment, someone changed the subject and brought up Tian Xiwei: "@Sihaiwuxiantian, what have you been up to lately? Why don't you come out and chat?"

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He Shiyu helped answer: "Sister Xiaotian went to film 'Zhu Xian'. She saw that Sister Chuan has become a top star, and she's holding her breath, wanting to climb up too. However, Sister Xiaotian hasn't done enough projects yet, and she's not dazzling enough, so she probably can't beat Sister Chuan."

Tian Xiwei has also worked on many projects.

He Shiyu only realized after meeting Tian Xiwei in person that all the talk about her being a sweet and beautiful girl was fake—without the help of technology, Tian Xiwei would just be a pretty girl at best.

Unlike her, whose face is completely natural and has no technological elements involved.

She glanced at the female artists in the company and found that only Chen Yuqi and Liu Haocun seemed to have a natural charm.

Unfortunately, Chen Yuqi's acting skills are terrible; she's the kind of person who's hopelessly hopeless.

Lu Yunzhou couldn't lift him up even if he wanted to.

If Chen Yuqi had been a better actress, Liu Haocun probably wouldn't have had a chance.

In addition, Liu Haocun's net worth has increased, so he has no problem taking on big-budget productions, and investors can afford his salary.

They could shoot some small productions, but Liu Haocun's salary alone would completely kill the profit margin of the entire project.

So, her opportunity as a newcomer has arrived.

Huairou.

The movie "Jade Dynasty" was filmed in many locations, with Huairou being its main filming location.

A few days ago, filming for "Zhu Xian" officially began.

Unlike the previous version's "online movie" quality, this version features Lu Yunzhou's company taking a strong stance.

Especially in terms of clothing and styling, it has become the Ma version!

"Be gentle, go slowly, this outfit is worth over 300 million. It's a haute couture piece by Kourou, and we have to return it after the shoot."

When filming, director Cheng Xiaodong wished he could insure all the clothes.

In the past, when there wasn't enough funding to make a movie, and it was a martial arts drama, according to the unspoken rules of Hong Kong and Taiwan directors, they would simply drape a piece of cloth over the actors and call it an ancient costume.

However, this kind of clothing has absolutely no sense of design.

As for any pretty accessories, that goes without saying.

In terms of costumes, props, and sets, it's a direct regression to the level of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" from the 80s.

However, after Lu Yunzhou intervened forcefully, the budget for clothing was forcibly increased, turning it into a product placement for Kourui.

This brought director Ching Siu-tung both pain and joy.

I'm happy because the clothes are truly beautiful. Coral, as one of Italy's four high-end luxury brands, certainly lives up to its reputation; the costumes they create for the film are of a high standard, worthy of attending Fashion Week.

It's all in the style of the Song Dynasty, ethereal and elegant, simple yet graceful, full of charm.

As for what pain is—I'm sure many people know the answer.

There's a lot of money to be made in the clothing and styling industry.

After Kou Rui intervened, the people he brought were unable to carry out their plan.

"Sister Qin, you look absolutely ethereal and aloof in this white dress, just like Lu Xueqi herself."

By bringing her own investment to the production team, and especially by providing several sets of haute couture costumes for all the main actors, Tian Xiwei practically had it all in this production crew.

However, Tian Xiwei understands that the more capital a person has, the more low-key and humble they should be.

Otherwise, you'll incur people's resentment.

She didn't want to be resented for no reason, thus robbing herself of her good fortune.

Only by being kind to others can she truly enjoy happiness.

"Xiaotian, it's all because you joined our crew. I'm able to benefit from it too—by the way, these costumes are really beautiful. I almost don't want to wear them."

"Xiaotian, your older brother is so good to you, he never lets you suffer at all. I'm also enjoying the good life because of you."

Li Qin grabbed Tian Xiwei's hand, first offering a few flattering words, then asked with great interest, "By the way, I heard that my older brother is in Yanjing these days for some activities. Will he come to visit the set?"

"I don't know."

Tian Xiwei shook her head slightly: "My older brother didn't tell me. By the way, it's the Hunan TV Golden Eagle Awards next week. Sister Qin, are you going to attend?"

"Yes, I'll go."

Li Qin smiled and nodded.

She was one of the nine nominees for the 2018 Golden Eagle Goddess award.

Last week, Hunan TV's Weibo account posted a nine-grid photo of female celebrities' silhouettes—on the first day it was posted, netizens immediately guessed that Dilraba was standing in the center!

She's definitely this year's Golden Eagle Goddess.

Other candidates include Lee Jae-yong, as well as Gulnazar, who is known for her stunning looks. Gulnazar even recently caused a sensation in Milan by walking the runway for Cora.

In addition, there is Wang Ran, who became famous overnight with "Queen of Tears".

But none of this worked.

For Hunan TV, Dilraba is one of their own.

Many of the dramas Dilraba Dilmurat has acted in are invested in by Hunan TV itself. Hunan TV would never give out such opportunities for exposure to others.

Therefore, this year's Golden Eagle Goddess will only be Dilraba!

Even if she doesn't win any awards, Li Xin will still go to Hunan TV to participate in the Golden Eagle Awards—after all, if she doesn't go, she might end up on Hunan TV's blacklist.

She's not Lu Yunzhou; no one will indulge her.

"Sister Qin, you can walk the red carpet with Big Brother. You two were childhood sweethearts in 'Queen of Tears'."

Recently, Wang Ran and Lu Yunzhou have been the subject of numerous rumors. According to unspoken rules, they should avoid being seen together as much as possible.

Don't get too close; keep your distance.

If someone absolutely had to walk the red carpet with Lu Yunzhou, Tian Xiwei didn't want it to be Dilraba.

Li Xin is doing well.

From a metaphysical perspective, Li Lin's face doesn't seem to bring good fortune; whoever touches him will be unlucky.

Lu Yunzhou is a man of principle when it comes to money; he would never give away his fortune to Li Lin.

Therefore, Li Lin is absolutely safe.

"We'll see when the time comes."

Li forced a smile; he wasn't particularly attached to it.

She knew perfectly well that Lu Yunzhou had a lot of female confidantes—Lu Yunzhou stayed with Wang Ran during New York Fashion Week.

Upright and aboveboard.

Everyone who went to New York Fashion Week knew that.

But who dares to leak this information? Do they want to lose their jobs?

In addition, Lu Yunzhou went to Milan Fashion Week—it's said that he spent three days and three nights with Nazha in a hotel, and their relationship is not simple.

She has a kind of fastidiousness and doesn't want to get involved in such a complicated circle.

However, Lu Yunzhou's acting skills are really good—on the surface, she couldn't tell at all.

On the contrary, she felt that Lu Yunzhou was a generous person with elegant speech, which made her happy. He was completely different from the low-quality blond-haired people who were common in the entertainment industry.

Li Qin didn't want to dwell on this topic and brought up the recently popular movie "Fairy Castle 2".

"Xiaotian, I heard that your new film is not only a hit in China, but has also become a viewing phenomenon in Europe and America."

"The European and American film markets were very cold in October. But in North America, 'The Haunted Castle 2' grossed $30 million in a single day. I saw some self-media saying that if this movie hadn't chosen to release simultaneously worldwide on September 30th to coincide with the National Day holiday, and instead had chosen to release on a Friday, it could have potentially grossed $90 million in its opening weekend."

"$90 million is almost a historic achievement for a North American release in October."

"Of course. I heard all this from online self-media. I feel like what they said is pretty true."

The film opened over the weekend in North America and grossed $3000 million at the box office.

However, October 1st was a Monday, a weekday, so there were far fewer people going to the movies.

Therefore, the box office performance of "The Fairy Tale of the Haunted Castle 2" in North America was not particularly explosive in the first three days.

Even so, thanks to the surge on the first day and the subsequent two days of stability, the first three days still grossed $8500 million!

In China, the first day's revenue was 3 million, the second day it approached 5 million, and the third day it managed to stabilize and take in another 5 million or so—which, converted to US dollars, exceeded 2 million!

too exaggerated!

In North America and China combined, it grossed nearly $3 million in three days! This figure has already surpassed that of "Jurassic World 2".

The movie "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" grossed approximately $250 million worldwide in its opening weekend.

However, Jurassic World 2 was delayed in its release in China, so it cannot be included in the opening weekend box office statistics.

If we add the $1.1 million opening weekend gross in China—the opening weekend box office for both films should be roughly the same.

After all, "The Fairy Tale of the Haunted House 2" has not yet been released in many European countries, and has only been shown in a few major Western European markets.

As a world-class visual blockbuster, securing screenings is extremely difficult.

Policies and film protection clauses vary from country to country.

Besides, some countries might experience unforeseen events, and the movie market is currently in terrible shape; hardly anyone is going to the movies.

Therefore, the issuer must take all factors into consideration.

Even sequels to super IPs like "Jurassic World 2" encounter this problem, and Lu Yunzhou's films are no exception.

Overall, the box office performance, media reviews, and audience reception of "The Fairy Tale Castle 2" and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" have been very similar.

It can be used as a benchmark.

"Sister Qin, this movie is just an ordinary commercial film in China and Europe and America, but it's different in the Middle East."

"My brother is practically becoming the most popular director and actor in the Middle East!"

"In just a few days, sales of Korre and LDC Jewelry have skyrocketed in the Middle East—especially at Korre's flagship store in Qatar. I heard that many Saudi tycoons drove hundreds of kilometers to order Korre wedding dresses!"

"Iogo, with its sword and rose, has become the biggest fashion icon in the Middle East."

As long as Lu Yunzhou doesn't lose money, he will continue making movies.

Because he makes movies to promote his brand.

During Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana was criticized by many buyers for hiring an elderly lady to walk the runway and for its clothing designs being both outdated and rustic, hardly deserving of any sense of fashion.

After the release of "The Fairy Tale of the Haunted Castle 2", I don't know about other places, but in the Middle East, Dolce & Gabbana's sales plummeted by more than 30%!

New users flocked to Kourui.

Dolce & Gabbana's financial report this year is likely to suffer a major blow!

Lu Yunzhou is already world-class at making commercial blockbusters—but his ability to manage brand image through film is even more impressive than his filmmaking skills.

Absolutely a historic achievement!

Given time, Chloe will surely break out of the top four luxury brands in Italy and challenge the world's top luxury brands, at least dethroning Chanel!

Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel is getting old; how much longer can he live?

The person in charge of every luxury brand is the soul of that luxury brand.

Back when the second-generation Mrs. Correll was in charge of the brand, Correll was a favorite among Milanese socialites and noblewomen, and every Italian girl owned a Correll little black dress.

Its popularity rivals that of Mixue Ice Cream.

However, after the death of the second Mrs. Chloé, the Chloé brand suffered a complete downturn.

By the time the fourth-generation Lady Kourui took over, the brand was no longer viable and had to be sold to Lu Yunzhou.

As expected, once Karl Lagerfeld dies, Chanel will be a toothless tiger, and finding the next top fashion master will be a long and arduous process.

After all, top fashion designers can start their own brands; they don't need to work for Chanel.

Chanel can only find someone like Christian Lacroix, who has design skills but is not very proficient in brand management.

Designers like these are like generals charging into battle; France and Italy have plenty of them.

It's not surprising.

Top luxury brands always seek out unique fashion masters.

Lu Yunzhou is not even 30 yet. If he takes good care of himself and lives to 90, who knows if he can surpass Hermès and become the world's number one luxury brand in the future?

The news Tian Xiwei revealed made Li Qin involuntarily cover her mouth.

"You beat Dolce & Gabbana to a pulp? Dude, that was awesome!"

Li Qin could not imagine such a scene.

Even though he hadn't met Lu Yunzhou in person, Li Xin still felt that Lu Yunzhou, who had achieved such a terrifying box office result, was incredibly handsome.

The most handsome man in the Chinese entertainment industry, it seems even his soul shines.

Whoever achieves this result will have a lifetime of worthwhile experiences!

If she found a boyfriend who could achieve such great success as Lu Yunzhou, she had no idea how happy she would be.

However, this is far from all.

In the Middle East, where Li Lin had no access to information, the fashion war between Dolce & Gabbana and Coral was raging.

Dolce & Gabbana suffered a complete defeat.

Iogo, the film "Iogo: The Sword and the Rose," dominated the aesthetics of the entire Middle East and became a favorite of Middle Eastern royalty!

Being a star is only temporary.

Being an actor can be a profession that provides a livelihood for a lifetime.

At least, that's what Li Lin thinks for now.

She could never have imagined that, a few years later, AI might disrupt the ecosystem of the acting industry, bringing it to the brink of collapse.

However, becoming an artist can lead to a place in history.

Tom Ford has shown Lu Yunzhou a clear path through his own experience.

Tom Ford is unremarkable as a filmmaker. However, when he applies cinematic aesthetics to the fashion world, he becomes a top fashion master!

Lu Yunzhou is a much better filmmaker than Tom Ford.

Therefore, Coral's style will naturally surpass Tom Ford step by step—and the latter is the top luxury brand in the United States!

Yanjing.

The hotel where Lu Yunzhou stayed.

These past few days, apart from going out for movie promotions, he has been staying in the hotel every day.

He doesn't attend any drinking parties.

He even declined an invitation from renowned director Chen Kaige to have dinner together.

What's there to see?

He doesn't eat Chen Kaige's pancakes.

Chen Kaige invited him to dinner, and might even ask for his help, perhaps to give Chen Feiyu a boost sometime.

No matter how you look at it, he's at a disadvantage.

What Chen Kaige could offer was simply to recommend him for a position as a director or vice president within the Directors Guild.

Would he even be interested in this?

Even without Chen Kaige's recommendation, this is what he deserves.

If Wu Jing can become the vice president, why can't he?

If he really encounters this kind of discrimination, believe it or not, he won't even need to lift a finger; a whole bunch of people in Shanghai's social circles will write complaint letters for him and speak out on his behalf.

So what about Chen Kaige?

The main problem is that he really hasn't had any free time lately—he just started dating Zhang Jingyi, how could they get tired of each other so quickly?

However, on October 4th, he finally made an exception and left the hotel to attend a small gathering.

He took Zhang Jingyi with him when he went.

This small gathering took place at a private restaurant.

There were no outsiders.

The person who organized the gathering was Yang Mi.

The guest invited was Xie Miao, a kung fu superstar whom Yang Mi met on the set of the TV series "Palace". He became famous at a young age but had been out of the spotlight for a long time. He has always maintained his passion for action movies.

At least in Lu Yunzhou's mind, Xie Miao was a kung fu superstar.

Hong Wending in "The New Legend of Shaolin" is Lu Yunzhou's childhood memory.

Also, "Letter to Dad" is a movie that Lu Yunzhou feels is very exciting among kung fu movies. The plot and the character development are both excellent. It was his favorite movie when he was a child!

That movie gave Lu Yunzhou a little new knowledge: it turns out that eating ants can cure leukemia.

This is obviously fake.

But it misled Lu Yunzhou for at least 10 years.

"This place is nice."

With no outsiders around, Lu Yunzhou dropped the pretense, took Zhang Jingyi's hand, and walked in, glancing around at them.

This private restaurant doesn't look very big, but the environment is quite quiet.

Those who can open private restaurants in Yanjing are all highly skilled.

"Congratulations, big brother!"

Yang Mi glanced at Zhang Jingyi casually, then put on a smile and said to Lu Yunzhou in a veiled way, "..."

Congratulations to Lu Yunzhou on the box office hit! Congratulations to Kou Rui on her outstanding performance! Congratulations to Lu Yunzhou on finding another concubine!

Yang Mi certainly knew Zhang Jingyi; she was a disciple of Zhou Xun and the most beautiful girl at the Beijing Film Academy.

"Brother, let me introduce you."

Yang Mi introduced Xie Miao to Lu Yunzhou.

Then, she turned to Xie Miao and began to boast wildly about Lu Yunzhou's current achievements and the high-budget, high-quality action series he was about to film: "Killer's Shopping Mall".

"A series? Following the American TV show model, filming one episode after another?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Miao became somewhat excited.

Seeing his expression, Lu Yunzhou guessed that there was no need for further discussion; the other party was already eager to join the company.

That makes sense.

Xie Miao has had a really tough time in recent years, only able to play minor roles in some dramas and not even getting a main character.

Very few people hire him to make films.

Fortunately, Xie Miao was a native of Yanjing (Beijing), and he had made many films with Jet Li in his early years, achieving fame at a young age and accumulating some savings.

Otherwise, if he really relied on this line of work to make a living, he would probably have a hard time supporting his family.

After all, she's not exactly a beauty—besides being an actress, she could also work as a model or do escort work to earn some money.

Lu Yunzhou poured Xie Miao a glass of wine, clinked glasses lightly, and said directly, "The filming period for this drama is approximately two..."

"One month, but I want to go to Italy. Is that okay?"

"Yes, of course!"

Xie Miao readily agreed.

Lu Yunzhou didn't waste any time, downed his drink in one gulp, and shook hands with Xie Miao: "Old Xie, it's been a pleasure working with you. I'll have someone sign you later. I'll also send you the script."

After a simple meal, Lu Yunzhou left with Zhang Jingyi.

Before leaving, he instructed Yang Mi to continue to entertain Xie Miao and to make sure Xie Miao was well-fed and watered.

"Honey, is it done?"

Xie Miao was still a little uneasy. Was Lu Yunzhou really that easy to talk to?

In the past, when he wanted to act and went to the film crew to ask for a good role, he would have to drink with people until he was completely drunk, and there was still no guarantee that he would get the part.

When those guys were drinking, they pounded their chests loudly, but after they finished, they denied everything.

For Xie Miao, dealing with these social obligations was more tiring than filming a movie.

Yang Mi toasted Xie Miao, smiled and nodded, saying, "It's that simple. It's just a small project, how much time do you need to spend? Brother's time is very precious. If this drama weren't an important work for his career transition, he wouldn't bother to personally recruit actors."

"Anyway, it doesn't matter to him who comes."

Lu Yunzhou's filming team has been working with him for several years; they are all acquaintances and are among the top production teams in China.

They're even better than the team at Noon Sunshine.

What is he afraid of?

Even if the actor is a fool like Gulnazar, he can still make the most of them.

Needless to say, Xie Miao truly possesses martial arts skills.

At this moment, Yang Mi was praising Lu Yunzhou wildly at the dinner table.

Xie Miao did not know Lu Yunzhou before, nor did he know what kind of person Lu Yunzhou was.

But before he came, he specifically went to see "The Fairy Castle 2" and thought to himself, "Is this a movie made by a Chinese director?"

That's awesome.

How is this any different from a Hollywood director?

Moreover, the action scenes have a strong oriental flavor, using sword techniques reminiscent of sword immortals. However, they've been enhanced with all sorts of Hollywood-style special effects.

It looks really unique! And it feels welcoming.

However, in Xie Miao's opinion, Fairy Castle 2 still has some shortcomings.

That's the kind of fighting scene that's closer to Western magicians—it's all about clashing moves, lacking the sophisticated martial arts routines.

If martial arts routines were added, the fight scene would be absolutely spectacular!

Suddenly, Xie Miao realized something and turned to look at Yang Mi: "Sister Mi, why does Director Lu want to shoot action scenes? He's already a top-tier superstar. If I were him, I should protect myself and prolong my career."

Xie Miao originally wanted to say, "He's a top-tier celebrity, why would he be filming action movies?"

What if I cripple myself? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

"My older brother has his own pursuits."

Yang Mi didn't understand what Lu Yunzhou was thinking either, so she could only keep praising him for being ambitious and having ideals, saying that he wanted to become a kung fu superstar.

Anyway, it's none of her business what the boss does.

Even if Lu Yunzhou were crippled, so what?

If Lu Yunzhou were to become disabled while filming, he would instantly become a legend, making it impossible for anyone to surpass him.

Just like Bruce Lee's untimely death, it left countless regrets for movie fans.

If Bruce Lee had lived to 80, and then made a few bad movies that ruined his reputation, he might not have been as legendary as he is now.

"Sister Honey, I just watched 'The Fairy Castle 2' before I came here. I think this movie is very mature in all aspects."

"There is only one drawback."

"That is, the action scenes weren't pretty enough—"

"I think Director Lu is trying to improve himself and make up for his shortcomings in action scenes—once he fixes those shortcomings, if he makes 'The Haunted Castle 3,' it will be a pinnacle of superhero movies!"

From the perspective of a kung fu actor, Xie Miao feels that current superhero movies are good in every way, except that the fighting isn't pretty enough.

If action scenes are combined with amazing special effects, wouldn't that be absolutely explosive?

The whole world will go crazy for it.

I'm afraid even the people in the remote African tribes will want to come out and watch the movie!

"Brother, you actually have such ambitions?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi was taken aback: "His 'Fairy Castle 2,' according to authoritative media estimates, will gross over $13 billion. He's still not satisfied? He wants to strive for perfection? To constantly improve himself?"

Brother, you are truly admirable.

Dilraba is not good enough for him — I raised her, how could I not know what kind of person Dilraba is?

Coming to her senses, Yang Mi looked at Xie Miao and said kindly, "Brother Xie, why don't you sign with a talent agency? After this movie is finished, you have a high chance of becoming famous. Once you're famous, your agent can help you arrange some offline activities and earn more money."

Xie Miao declined directly: "Sister Mi, thank you for your kindness. But it's no need. I just want to focus on filming and I'm not very interested in any offline activities."

"Brother Xie, listen to your sister's advice."

Yang Mi earnestly said, "I had a tough childhood. Back then, all I wanted was to make a lot of money. Now that we have this opportunity, we should cherish it. While the industry is doing well, we should earn whatever we can."

"I once heard my older brother remark that every industry has a life cycle. No one can guarantee that the film and television industry will prosper forever."

"Let's not talk about the distant past, just talk about singers. Ten years ago, how much money could singers make? Now? Besides Jay Chou, how many singers can make big money? Everyone wants to squeeze into the entertainment industry."

After giving some real-life examples, Yang Mi couldn't help but think of something, and sighed, "You don't want your sister-in-law and niece to suffer with you in the future because you've missed the chance to make a lot of money, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Miao thought to himself that it made sense.

He tentatively asked, "Thank you so much, Sister Mi, for introducing me to Director Lu today, and for giving me the opportunity to shoot a blockbuster and earn a high salary. How about I sign my management contract with Jiahang?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi chuckled and covered her mouth, laughing, "Brother Xie, your information is outdated. I sold my shares in Jiahang, and I'm self-employed now."

"If you're going to sign, sign with Yun Jingyanran!"

"In a couple of days, when Ji Rujing comes to discuss the contract with you, you can subtly mention that you don't have a management company—she'll understand your subtext."

"She'll be silent for a while, think it over, and then decisively sign you."

"Action actors like you are extremely rare in the industry right now."

"Ji Rujing has connections, and you have real skills. If she signs you, she can just make a few phone calls and you'll have no shortage of acting opportunities. Brother Xie, just wait to make a fortune."

"But remember, don't say I taught you that. Otherwise, it will leave a thorn in her side."

Although Yang Mi told Xie Miao not to say it, as expected, Lu Yunzhou could tell at a glance that she was the one who taught him.

Because, today, it's just a few of them eating.

She's so sensible, isn't she much more useful than a naive girl?

I, Yang Mi, must protect this 4% stake in Kiko—I must continuously make outstanding contributions so that no one can say anything!

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