I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 404, They should be the ones who open their eyes to the world and see me.

At this moment.

Wang Jinghua did indeed see an unexpected person.

Someone she hadn't expected.

At this moment, the handsome and dashing Li Yun appeared at the Busan International Film Festival venue.

Speaking of appearance.

Li Yun was also considered outstanding.

That face was strikingly similar to Zunlong's.

Even in a place teeming with handsome men, one can still excel.

It can also be pleasing to the eye.

After all, it seems that handsome men in South Korea all follow a fixed template.

They all give off pretty much the same feeling.

Exquisite, but lacking in spirit.

Li Yun's eyes, on the other hand, were full of spirit and emotion.

It possesses a profound charm.

But this profound charm.

It doesn't seem to have much effect here either.

After he went abroad, it seemed that no one recognized him.

Unlike Fan Bingbing, or Zhou Dongyu brought along by Zhang Yimou, they are surrounded by cameras and microphones.

"His willingness to come to the Busan International Film Festival is a bit of a surprise to me." Wang Jinghua was slightly surprised at this moment.

Generally speaking

People prefer to stay within their comfort zone.

Stay in your comfort zone.

For Li Yun, the domestic film and television market is currently his comfort zone.

A Hong Kong superstar.

A national second-level actor within the system.

A leading role in the first tier of stars.

Emerging director.

In terms of domestic standards.

He's reached this point at his age.

Even with the help of capital, it's not guaranteed that we can reach that point.

But Li Yun did it.

To achieve such an excellent level.

If we proceed steadily and surely...

He might very well reach superstar status in China in the future.

Maybe I can follow in the footsteps of people like Stephen Chow.

He has enough potential.

Of course, this is all on the premise that he doesn't open his eyes to see the world.

If one were to open one's eyes to the world, there would be far too many people of his generation who could be discussed.

Stepping out of one's comfort zone takes courage in itself.

Or rather, this is an inevitable decision to be made in order to take things further.

An inevitable choice for those who are dissatisfied with the status quo.

"Just opening your eyes to see the world also represents a kind of cruelty. When you see something better, the feeling that arises can easily make you feel discouraged," Wang Jinghua said calmly.

"Is Li Yun here too?"

On the other side, Liu Lili, who was also surrounded by flowers, looked at the other side with some surprise.

Compared to domestically.

Liu Lili is more well-known internationally than Liu Qianqian.

The Hollywood ambassador holds a certain position in the South Korean film industry.

Hollywood's influence in Asia is immeasurable and profound.

Here, Liu Lili seems to be the big star. In fact, at times, it is indeed difficult to tell who looks better between this mother and daughter.

"Yes, Brother Li is also attending the Busan International Film Festival," Liu Qianqian said confidently from the side.

It was as if she was telling her mother that she had known all along that Li Yun was coming.

Liu Lili just frowned, but didn't say anything more.

In terms of reaction, it's not as stressful as before.

"Well, this is a mini-Hollywood stage, or even a much larger stage," Liu Lili said with a playful pause. "It's good that you two come to see the world."

If my daughter really does get hurt by Li Yun in the future...

At this moment, Liu Lili shook her head violently.

"Now, let our daughter see the world. Let her see all the outstanding colleagues and what they are like."

Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand.

These film companies from Southeast Asia have gradually entered the market. Although they are not from wealthy regions, excellent works of art can be born in any environment.

It can be born anywhere.

at this time.

Jiang Wen was standing next to Zhang Mouzi, chatting and laughing about things in the entertainment circle in the Busan Metropolitan Conference venue.

He was no stranger to attending film festivals abroad; his film "Devils on the Doorstep" even made it to Cannes back in the day.

He wasn't someone who hadn't seen the world; sending "Devils on the Doorstep" to Cannes even resulted in Jiang Wen receiving a reprimand for hurting the feelings of international friends—of course, privately, everyone in the community gave Jiang Wen a thumbs up, thinking that Jiang Wen was a truly shrewd guy.

This job was done thoroughly and efficiently.

"Congratulations Mr. Zhang, your film is a great success! And congratulations to your leading lady, she's got it all—tall and strong!"

At this moment, Jiang Wen glanced at Zhou Dongyu with a slight smile.

"Haha, you flatter me. Our films can't always fight within our own territory. We need to break out of Asia, earn foreign money, and gain foreign glory."

"How much did you make this time? Give me a hint," Jiang Wen asked casually from the side.

Zhou Dongyu is very clever. She smiled slightly and turned her head away.

Zhang Yimou smiled with narrowed eyes.

"This number."

"So many?!"

"Our film bureau provides support in this area, not just in terms of box office revenue, but also in various subsidies. The country encourages our artistic works to earn foreign exchange," Zhang Mouzi said with a smile.

Otherwise, why would I bother making movies that are critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful?

It wasn't well-received in mainland China.

It's a hit overseas.

"Oh, only in movies?"

"There are TV dramas, but apart from 'Princess Pearl,' there are very few TV dramas that can earn foreign exchange."

"My Fair Princess" swept across Southeast Asia.

Other TV series that can earn foreign exchange.

Not yet.

However, in China, the domestic TV drama industry has not yet been significantly eroded by foreign films.

I'm not that nervous, but for now, I'm just staying in my comfort zone. If I don't strive for improvement, I'm still likely to get beaten up.

The film industry, however, has been severely affected.

"Actually, for us filmmakers, this is a step we have to take. I also want to stay in my comfort zone and not come out, but the times seem to no longer allow me to do that."

The film industry also has a relatively high attrition rate.

Unless all foreign films are banned at once.

Otherwise, the fear of being eliminated will always linger in the minds of every filmmaker.

Because your competitors are constantly improving.

That's the total number of viewers.

There are only so many viewers who will contribute to the box office.

This is a long time.

It doesn't mean you've become worse.

Rather, it's because your opponents have become too strong.

Your competitors are also improving under the fierce competition.

Hollywood isn't without its share of intense competition; their attrition rate is equally astonishing.

The filming techniques, special effects technology, and storytelling.

Everything is progressing.

Therefore, Zhang Yimou was not content with the status quo and always maintained a sense of crisis.

He will not be abandoned by the times like his predecessors.

This is a very real problem.

"Maintaining a progressive perspective is indeed something we need to do, and I always feel a sense that the younger generation is surpassing the older generation."

At this moment, Jiang Wen sighed, and the first person he thought of was Li Yun.

This young generation is rising.

He was almost swept away by the tide.

"You are the true rising star of our generation. There may not even be a new generation after you yet," Zhang Yimou joked.

Each has its own era's forerunners and successors.

Jiang Wen came here this time to see what is called an international perspective.

"Old Zhang, you're being too modest. You, the 'veteran,' have already stepped onto the international stage. How can we, the so-called 'new generation,' compare to you?"

Zhang Mouzi was also beaming with joy at this moment.

He accepted the praise from Jiang Wen, who was so sensible.

This is indeed his achievement.

The undeniable achievements.

"I'm going to go find my friend now." At this moment, Jiang Wen noticed Li Yun.

The social circle ended.

I went to visit Li Yun's friend.

I feel twice as happy when I'm with my friends.

"Li Yun? I've heard he's achieved some success in China." Zhang Mouzi stroked his chin. If we're only evaluating the new generation in China, Li Yun can indeed be considered a rising star.

"But looking at the international stage, it's really just so-so."

At this time, Zhang Yimou was focusing all his attention abroad, and he longed to make a movie in Hollywood.

I just want to know how powerful I can become if I can use Hollywood's resources.

The domestic stage is still too small.

For Li Yun, standing on the stage of this international film festival for the first time was indeed a somewhat different experience.

The faces around you are no longer Eastern, but a mixture of Western faces.

"How come you feel so insignificant coming to this Asian stage?" Liu Lili said to Li Yun casually as she approached him.

She saw Li Yun standing there, looking dazed.

I thought I was intimidated by this international hodgepodge scene.

A sense of superiority arises spontaneously in one's heart.

He had only ever lived in China and had never seen the world; he was ignorant and naive.

"Hmm," Li Yun said, stroking his chin, "Aunt Liu, I have face blindness, who are they?"

"They're the boy band EXX, and their style is actually like a hospital. By the way, could you please stop interrupting me?"

"Alright, continue, Aunt Liu."

"Look at how glamorous they are. Standing on the Asian stage, they are already so glamorous. So you know how big the Hollywood stage is. When you make movies and act in TV series in Hollywood, your audience is in the billions. The whole world may see your work. Whether as a director or an actor, your future is limitless."

"See that? Zhou Dongyu. She just made the right choice. She chose Zhang Yimou, or rather, Zhang Yimou chose her. She rose to prominence and her power was unstoppable. How many actresses of her generation are worthy of being here? Even Fan Bingbing has to play a supporting role to her now, because her love story under the camphor tree is the main character today."

"Choices are much more important than effort, Xiao Li."

At this moment, Liu Lili was still talking with her arms crossed over her chest.

A blueprint for a great era.

She looked at Li Yun.

They could also sense Li Yun's undisguised emotions.

They made no attempt to conceal it.

For Liu Lili, who had seen countless people, this kind of gaze was all too familiar; it was a feeling of desire, a strong longing and sensation.

Liu Lili smiled slightly.

Sure enough, after looking at the international stage, I felt a sense of unease.

A sense of unease about one's past.

Li Yun did indeed have a feeling that, not to mention standing on the Hollywood stage, just standing on this Asian stage, that strange desire was all too obvious.

And this desire is rational.

If you only focus on making a living in China...

So it's only natural that they would eventually be eliminated or squeezed out.

In the brutal market competition, no one cares whether you are a latecomer or not; they only care whether you started slowly.

Weak is weak, no box office is no box office, no results are no results. Audiences will not give you preferential treatment just because you are inexperienced.

Competition is that real and cruel.

Li Yun was somewhat alerted.

If you don't maintain your competitiveness.

Once eliminated.

Once you fall from grace.

That would then have a chain reaction.

The personalities within your own mind will then make their choices and take their actions.

Whether it's the desires that one's heart yearns for.

Or perhaps something else entirely.

These are all hurdles that must be overcome.

Aunt Liu was right.

It could even be described as heartfelt words.

No one will give you preferential treatment just because you are inexperienced.

Whether it's the desire for fame and fortune or the need for medical treatment, Li Yun has to consider this issue.

"I wonder how much funding I'll be able to gather for my next film, 'Let the Bullets Fly'."

The resources for his next film depend entirely on the commercial success of Let the Bullets Fly.

Let the bullets fly, then I'll be fine.

If the bullet flies off course...

It's not quite catastrophic; it's more like certain doom.

For other directors, it certainly wouldn't be a matter of utter ruin.

But Li Yun is different.

Li Yun knew he had a small double-edged sword.

My own psychotic personalities.

They will help themselves.

They will also take advantage of them.

But if they are not controlled and allowed to jump out uncontrollably one by one, then in the end, only they will go crazy.

Therefore, I need to continuously create better, grander, and more works that can convey the essence of personality.

Turn yourself into a normal person and send yourself to the pinnacle of fame and fortune.

This is what I crave and need.

Then Li Yun thought of the fireworks he and Liu Qianqian had watched that day, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

As for Hollywood's development, it's about opening our eyes to the world.

"Aunt Liu, I understand."

"It's good that you understand." At this moment, Liu Lili had already assumed a posture, ready to accept Li Yun's surrender.

If Li Yun works with me...

One of the biggest advantages is that my silly daughter will probably come along too.

I don't know what kind of mind-altering drug she took to cause this.

Liu Lili sighed softly.

We must drastically reduce Li Yun's price afterward.

Only then can one quell the hatred in one's heart.

What Liu Lili didn't expect was...

Li Yun grinned.

He looked like he was about to burst into laughter if there weren't other people around.

"It's time for them to open their eyes to the world. In the near future, these people will see me when they open their eyes. Let them see the shock I, from China, will bring them!"

Liu Lili looked stunned.

After most people open their eyes and see the world...

Li Yun felt neither shock nor inferiority.

On the contrary, I feel that...

You are ignorant because you cannot see me.

(End of this chapter)