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

Chapter 421, Li Yun: I'm petty!

A storm of public opinion.

All of this suddenly turned to Li Modu.

A feeling that can make everyone feel agitated.

This is big news!

selfishness,

That seems to have become his defining characteristic.

A feeling of absolute selfishness.

In hindsight, his image completely collapsed.

I completely broke down.

His carefully cultivated public image, built over decades, collapsed overnight.

"How is this possible?! How could he say something like that?!" Liu Meng was watching Li Mo through the screen.

His hypocrisy and sanctimoniousness permeated the first half of his life.

As his wife.

My ex-wife.

Of course, they knew this too.

That's why it's so interesting to see the father and son both suffering losses in public opinion this time.

This was Liu Meng's way of mocking and retaliating.

But Li Mo never did things her way.

Why?

"Brother, you've become much more interesting now."

"Was I boring before?"

"It really didn't mean much before."

Li Yuxuan took out his treasured, expensive red wine.

A hint of respect appeared in her eyes as she looked at her brother.

These were emotions that had never existed before; they seemed to belong to the feelings between brothers, but now they were spreading out again.

True brotherhood.

Actually, Li Yuxuan was also very annoyed when this happened, because he knew that with his brother's personality, he would most likely do something that would harm both sides, since the two companies were locked in a fierce battle for box office revenue.

Public opinion is also a powerful weapon.

This is also part of the publicity and promotion plan.

It is also part of the film.

It's the charisma of the director or lead actor.

The Douban score for this incident dropped by 0.61 points after Li Mo admitted to it.

He abandoned his wife and children for fame and fortune.

Her public image has completely collapsed.

That would make people angry.

"Then it doesn't affect my box office earnings, does it?" Li Mo took a sip of red wine and smiled faintly. "I earn just as much money. The audience who are willing to spend money will only appreciate my talent and the quality of the finished film."

"But your chances of becoming a role model of our times are completely over. What a pity, I thought our Li family would produce a role model of our times."

"But you seem happier now than ever."

"Maybe it's because I know my brother isn't a complete scoundrel, so I'm happy and joyful, and that's something to be happy about."

"But in reality, I'm just a complete scoundrel."

Li Mo sighed softly.

"Could you help me arrange a meeting with Li Yun? I know you're in frequent contact with him."

"OK."

Under Li Yuxuan's matchmaking.

Both Li Yun and Li Mo chose to meet.

The father and son actually needed the uncle to act as matchmaker to meet.

The whole thing is ironic enough.

But this actually happened to Li Yun.

It was in a coffee shop.

It wasn't that Li Yun actually had a habit of drinking coffee, but rather that the place was indeed quiet enough.

In this era, there is enough quiet.

Li Mo looked at the young man in front of her.

She couldn't help but murmur to herself.

"Just like me..."

"Really? Then I should thank you for giving me a nice appearance," Li Yun said casually.

The sarcasm and irony in his words were so blatant that even Li Yun himself found it somewhat unbelievable.

I clearly don't care at all.

But bodily instincts will still guide one to make choices.

Unbelievable.

The personality and memories inherent in the physical body.

Li Mo fell silent.

"You reap what you sow. This is the cause and effect I planted back then, and I have nothing more to say about it."

Do you regret it?

"No." Li Mo said frankly, "If I had to say whether I regret it or not, I don't regret it. All I've ever pursued in my life is fame and fortune. Ever since I became famous at a young age, I've enjoyed that feeling of being praised and revered, of having respect pound into my heart. I knew then that I wanted to stand at the pinnacle of fame and fortune. Marriage was just a prop."

"If I had known back then that Lu Ziyuan had a relationship with Lu Zhengguang, I would have gone back without hesitation."

tmd.

Li Yun was both amused and exasperated.

As expected, Li Modu is still the same Li Modu.

A selfish and arrogant person who will stop at nothing to pursue fame and fortune.

Li Yun felt that he was very similar to him.

Although they are not father and son in spirit.

But Li Yun felt conflicted; he also sensed a sense of familiarity from him.

"You are that kind of person too, because you are undoubtedly my bloodline."

"I am different from you. Although we both pursue fame and fortune, I will not exchange them for family and love, because those are the most precious things."

Li Yun said it casually.

People should have a bottom line.

Li Yun has his own bottom line.

But to his surprise, Li Yun saw a hint of relief in Li Modu's eyes.

"This is not something you would do on 'A Date with Luyu'."

"Yes, I could have chosen to let both of us suffer, let my ex-wife see us fighting like dogs, she would have been very happy to fulfill her twisted desires."

"Because I'm someone who doesn't like to suffer losses."

"But what's the point of selfishness if all it brings is the feeling of 'not losing out'?"

Li Mo was looking at Li Yun, and he was also examining himself.

They also felt incredulous about the decision they had made.

But that was the choice he made.

A strange feeling, leading to a choice.

"Let's continue the fight fair and square, and see whose box office performance and reputation score are better."

Li Yun nodded, his eyes narrowed.

"Good! Upright and honorable."

Li Modu's reputation plummeted.

Li Yun's reputation, on the contrary, improved.

Abandoned by her scumbag father, she then became independent and self-reliant.

Rising from humble beginnings to where he is today, he is unparalleled among the younger generation.

They've reached a point where they can compete with the older generation of filmmakers.

Inspiring and resilient, with a clean resume.

Compared to Li Modu, who is considered a role model of the times.

Li Yun might be more suited to the main theme of this era.

His personality is just like the movies, full of patriotic themes.

What an inspiring theme!

And the results of "Let the Bullets Fly" are also steadily improving.

This is the beginning of Bilibili's strategic plan taking shape.

For this website with a large number of young users.

An anime/manga website that nobody respects.

A subculture website.

Youku Tudou has never taken him seriously.

I laughed when I found out he was involved in film copyright matters.

But today's "Let the Bullets Fly" is different.

Even the edited clips saw a surge in views.

This made many people realize something.

Although it is a subculture website.

However, it has brought together the contemporary young generation.

The very, very young generation.

They possess an incredibly powerful desire to express themselves, and the bullet screen feature allows them to fully unleash their emotions.

They've edited up so many famous scenes from "Let the Bullets Fly" that they're worn out, but they still enjoy it immensely.

That's a classic.

These clips prompted some people who were initially holding tickets to take them in and then exclaimed how exciting it was.

A masterpiece!

Although there were many parts that I still felt unsatisfied with and didn't understand.

Everyone felt that watching it once was not enough.

Unfortunately, I was short of money and could only afford a movie ticket.

Until Bilibili announced its exclusive broadcast at the end of the month.

And when it's free.

The box office performance has already been definitively assessed.

A complete turnaround in both box office and word-of-mouth.

Li Yun, a new generation.

In the mainstream genre, which Li Mo is most familiar with.

In the place he was most proud of.

His comeback work.

Won.

The final box office gross for "Let the Bullets Fly" was 1.4 million yuan.

It had 1000 million more troops than the neighboring Chosin Reservoir area during the Korean War.

A major box office comeback.

A victory in reputation.

No one could have predicted it.

The final, fatal blow came from an obscure, niche website.

"This movie is the crown jewel of our website!"

Inside the building housing the Bilibili website in Shanghai.

The sounds of celebration were endless.

It seems that it was thanks to this movie.

The company's decision-making is changing. The previously controversial integration and slight de-anime/manga-ification have started ahead of schedule in this era.

"Unexpectedly, the box office was also a great success."

With a box office of nearly 1.5 million, plus all sorts of other revenue, this movie definitely made a lot of money.

Based on this calculation, a profit of 5000 million is achievable.

In this era.

5000 million is still a lot of money.

Ok.

5000 million is a lot of money no matter what era it is.

It's possible to buy a decent house in the very heart of Beijing.

Li Yun couldn't help but laugh at his own thoughts.

"As expected, I'm just an ordinary citizen who only knows how to measure the value of money by the house. I'm such a country bumpkin."

At this moment, Li Yun felt little emotional fluctuation.

It was also a self-deprecating remark that the 5000 million had passed through his hands once.

That's not enough to fund the next movie.

Making movies is an expensive business.

It's an expensive endeavor.

Li Yun felt that he was still not satisfied.

Absolutely not satisfied yet.

They've gone to such lengths to pursue fame and fortune.

I still feel unsatisfied deep down.

Perhaps I have never truly been satisfied.

Absolutely not.

Our current status is not enough.

We need much, much more.

To fill the void within oneself.

"It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, I could be retired now and living the life of a wealthy old man." Li Yun looked at the personalities beside him with a hint of reproach. "I could even afford a big house in Beijing now."

It's all because of these diseases of yours.

That's what turned me into a monster obsessed with fame and fortune, with endless desires surging in my heart. Even with the current success of "Let the Bullets Fly," Li Yun still feels a deep sense of dissatisfaction.

"Don't joke with us like that. Even without us, you're still a monster chasing fame and fortune, seeing it as your life's mission, your mission to stand at the highest peak."

The director's personality is focused on Li Yun.

"You really are Li Mo's biological son. I noticed it; there's something in his eyes just like you."

"What is it? I didn't even notice it," Li Yun said, puzzled.

"You and that man are exactly the same in your endless desire for fame and fortune."

"You all have that kind of look in your eyes."

"We lost."

When Liu Shanhe described these achievements, there was undoubtedly a hint of regret in his words.

The current performance of "The Battle of Chosin Reservoir" is already quite good.

Such achievements would be considered a "glorious resume" for an ordinary director.

This film will definitely be nominated for the upcoming Huabiao Awards and Five-One Project Awards.

Whether they win an award is uncertain, but they will definitely get a nomination and gain recognition.

Defeated by "Let the Bullets Fly".

It was a complete defeat.

The production team consists of top-tier talent compared to their second-tier counterparts.

The director is from the middle generation, facing off against the new generation.

The cast also includes veteran actors and people from the Beijing entertainment circle.

So, you lost.

Although there was a slight commotion in the middle, they ultimately lost.

Liu Shanhe felt very uncomfortable, and in terms of the production team, Jiang Weijian now has the same top-tier resources as Wang Tao.

How could Wang Tao, who had always been overshadowed by him, possibly feel good about it?

All sorts of thoughts arose the moment the results were finalized.

Despite being the "loser," Li Mo was surprisingly calm, even somewhat relaxed.

"I'm actually quite satisfied. The audience has seen through my mask, so I don't need to wear one anymore. I've always been a selfish person who chases fame and fortune, and the shackles of morality are too much for me to bear."

"In the film market, talent speaks for itself. Whoever produces the best work will enjoy greater glory. This is the natural order of things. People only need to see my talent; they don't need to know what kind of person I really am. I don't want to, and I don't need to, become an idol."

"Then what are your pursuits? Aren't you pursuing becoming the person standing at the very top? Like Zhang Yimou and others, like Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow, becoming the most outstanding filmmaker in China?" Liu Shanhe said, looking at Li Modu.

"This is indeed my ideal, and it's an unfulfilled one," Li Mo said slowly.

"Ultimately, as a director of my generation, the reason I couldn't surpass them is because I didn't have enough talent. Even if I abandoned my wife and children and gave up everything to pursue fame and fortune, I still couldn't achieve what they wanted. It's not because I lacked principles or wasn't selfish enough, it's simply because I didn't have enough talent, nothing more."

For him, surpassing those four top directors is his lifelong dream.

If someone possesses the title of "Role Model of the Times," then he has sufficient resources and influence to make such a film.

However, the title of "Role Model of the Times" is no longer valid.

and.

Even on the front lines of the box office battle, she lost to her own illegitimate son—the result of abandoning her and her child for resources and glory.

His talent should have been my pride, and the pride of our Li family.

"You really are."

Liu Shanhe said slowly, without denying that Li Mo was indeed inferior to the other four in terms of pure talent.

Li Modu's advantage lies in his particularly "glorious and righteous" stance and subject matter. For the authorities, filmmakers like him are the best.

The others, to varying degrees, exhibit some bias in their stance.

At this moment, Li Mo said calmly.

"Therefore, I should face up to this gap in talent and ability. But in one person, I see this gap in talent narrowing. If possible, if he can, it would be good for him to reach the highest view."

Liu Shanhe was thinking from the side.

Is that the highest view?

That's a bit far-fetched.

But if it's an opportunity to climb to the top, then perhaps it really is possible.

The matter of "Let the Bullets Fly" has been settled—although Li Yun knows there will be a second wave of buzz.

The second wave of popularity came after the website was released.

For Li Yun, the best viewing experience of "Let the Bullets Fly" was actually watching it online, which was better than watching it in the cinema.

If it had the atmosphere of bullet comments, "Let the Bullets Fly" would be a masterpiece among movies.

At this time.

Li Yun finally managed to steal a moment of leisure from her busy schedule.

Getting ready to go on a variety show—

After finishing the variety show, I went to film "Bodyguards and Assassins".

Let's talk about it after we finish filming "Bodyguards and Assassins".

There are many film offers now, and many people want to invest—but Li Yun has rejected them all.

Especially the investments, all of them were thrown into the trash by Li Yun.

These days, it's not the era of coal bosses anymore. When investing in movies and TV series, no matter how optimistic you are, you always have your own motives—like promoting a certain person or a certain "princess."

Princess Jing or something like that.

Li Yun never wanted his films to become tools for promoting others.

You should know that making movies is a mission to heal illnesses.

It's definitely not something that can be easily compromised.

Those actresses who became famous in later generations as mere pretty faces.

Li Yun didn't want any of them.

Of course, this was before filming Bodyguards and Assassins.

Li Yun still has some interesting things to do.

Some rather interesting things.

Go on variety shows to earn some money.

Li Yun does not like participating in variety shows.

This will affect my filming.

For other actors, this is an important way to monetize their careers.

It is an undeniable means of monetization.

These days, I can steal a little time from my busy schedule.

It would be great if we could film a variety show together.

After filming, we can go straight to report on "Bodyguards and Assassins".

Yan Xiaoguo served as both the director and lead actor.

To participate in this movie.

"Why did you suddenly decide to participate in a variety show today?" Liu Qianqian asked curiously from the side.

It's worth noting that Li Yun never participated in variety shows before.

He's just a guy who loves making movies.

Li Yun, on the other hand, squinted.

"Of course we should do good deeds..."

"Um?"

Liu Meng found being at home quite boring.

She has an unnamed anger burning inside her right now.

Especially when Li Mo chose to protect Li Yun.

The nameless rage in his heart burned even brighter.

She was never a particularly magnanimous woman.

She was stingy to begin with.

Now I'm filled with rage, but I have no way to vent it.

And at this very moment.

A voice broke her thoughts.

"Your son is on a variety show?"

"Um?"

That's her current husband.

Because of the elegant white Americans.

He knew that Liu Meng had a son.

Furthermore, Liu Meng claimed that he was framed by a villain and imprisoned.

No matter how you look at it, this is Liu Meng's pain.

He's on a variety show? How could that be?

however.

When Liu Meng went to watch TV with doubts.

The nameless fire in my heart exploded.

In a show called Happy Family, Li Yun changed his hairstyle and clothes to be very similar to Li Yichun's at the time, and even imitated her temperament perfectly.

They were half-brothers, sharing the same father but different mothers, and their appearances were somewhat similar. In addition, Li Yun was now using his acting skills to imitate them.

They are about 70-80% similar.

It was only when this man, who bore a striking resemblance to her son, was dressed in a "fashionable" black and white striped outfit that she felt a deep connection to him.

Let her head explode.

"Next, I'll demonstrate how to operate a sewing machine."

"I'm stomping and stomping and stomping and stomping! I love stomping the sewing machine!"

(End of this chapter)