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

After the group disbanded, Li Yun returned to the capital, this time on his own.

Tian Xiaoli returned to Taiwan, while Director Xu, Nie Feng, and Bu Jingyun held an event in Hong Kong.

They each have their own place...

At that very moment, while in Beijing, Li Yun received a call from Jiang Chenggang.

"Your performance in 'Infernal Affairs' was truly amazing. Now I genuinely believe what they said when they tried to keep you on the team..."

Jiang Chenggang also went to see the premiere of "Infernal Affairs" as soon as it was released...

After all, they are their own artists.

Even if it's just playing a minor role.

Jiang Chenggang will also provide support.

This is a matter of attitude!

of course.

I went to see "Infernal Affairs" out of a supportive attitude.

This immediately caused Jiang Chenggang to explode.

That's awesome.

That's some acting skill.

"You made a lasting impression on me with just one look... You're definitely not a good person."

"Thank you so much for this compliment."

"That's a compliment... Actually, I think the most amazing part is the emotional change in the silhouette at the beginning. In the first shot, he's a cold-blooded thug, and in the next shot, he directly becomes a good police officer, and then he becomes Andy Lau. It's so smooth... If you hadn't told me, I would have thought that Andy Lau was really what you would look like in the future."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Three shots.

Three changes.

This is seizing the opportunity to showcase one's acting skills.

Jiang Chenggang could see the various changes in the acting skills.

Not to mention others.

beginning.

This is a highlight.

That's how it captivated the audience...

This is quite an added bonus.

It's no exaggeration to say that...

Within the first 10 minutes of watching a movie, viewers will know whether they should continue watching it or whether they are interested in watching it.

Can you empathize with the character, want to understand the film, understand the characters, and cry and laugh along with them?

"Damn..."

"Haha, thanks for the compliment." Li Yun smiled and said, "I hope our first film, 'Infernal Affairs,' will be a good start..."

Infernal Affairs.

That's just the beginning.

In the final scene of "Running on Karma," even after makeup was applied, his entire face wasn't shown.

Nobody knew that the actor was Li Yun.

Infernal Affairs was actually his official debut...

Formal... in the film industry.

Debut?

I think that's a fair way to put it.

"From the perspective of your debut film, your Infernal Affairs movie is indeed quite impressive..." Jiang Chenggang paused and said, "I hope this appearance will bring you some resources."

"At least give him a supporting role with more screen time."

Jiang Chenggang didn't dare to make any high demands.

Eat your food one bite at a time.

At least Jiang Chenggang felt that if Li Yun could get a supporting role in a major film before the age of 30, it would be considered that he was on the right track in the film and entertainment industry.

The film project is finished.

At this time.

What Li Yun needs to do.

This is probably preparation for the next installment of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Murong Fu...

at this time.

Li Yun looked at the noble young master Murong Fu beside him.

in fact.

Li Yun actually quite likes Murong Fu...

"Could you please stop staring at me like that?" Murong Fu frowned slightly, seemingly displeased.

"No."

Murong Fu: "..."

"I love the way you look at me with that annoyed expression and I can't do anything about it." Li Yun chuckled, his eyes wide as he stared at Murong Fu, and then... he disappeared again.

I always feel like it's fun to bully him.

It's very relaxing.

Hahahahaha.

.....

at this time.

The results for "Infernal Affairs" are in: it grossed over eight million on its opening day.

The results on the first day were mediocre—barely meeting expectations, but not outstanding.

but.

The fermentation of reputation and quality.

It's not something that can be decided in a day or two.

Sure enough, on the third day...

Public opinion then erupted.

In this era dominated by print media.

The media spared no effort in praising Infernal Affairs.

Hong Kong cinema has been dormant for far too long.

We urgently need a boost.

The big guy from before was said to have great wisdom, and was clearly someone on whom high hopes were placed.

The genius Du Qifeng.

This time, however, Du Qifeng seems to have overdone it.

Many media professionals don't understand this movie.

If Du Qifeng hadn't gotten impatient and directly thrown the script outline to the media...

The reporter from Hong Kong Island Entertainment Daily also seemed to have a hard time understanding the film. The message it conveyed was mixed with too many Buddhist concepts, leaving laymen somewhat bewildered.

This led to Du Qifeng giving the script outline to the media.

After reviewing the outline, the script, and the film, the media reporters finally understood the cause and effect story told in the movie.

However, just because the media can do this doesn't mean ordinary people can.

The threshold for watching the movie seems a bit too high.

The quality of the film is undoubtedly excellent.

It's just that the threshold for watching movies is relatively high.

This caused the film to suffer a box office disaster.

Infernal Affairs is easier to understand.

No matter how you look at it, it's clear that this is a story of a struggle between the underworld and the triad, in which Lau Kin-ming ultimately triumphs.

Although this ending seems somewhat too frustrating to many ordinary viewers.

But the captivating process itself is what makes it so unforgettable.

Moreover, many people can see the connection between the beginning and the end. Why is it called "Infernal Affairs"? Because longevity is the greatest calamity in the Avici Hell, and the one who survives may not be the one who suffers well.

Letting Chen Yongren live might not be a good thing, at least not for Chen Yongren himself.

This is the foundation that a good box office and a good movie need to have.

It appeals to both refined and popular tastes.

While ensuring the film's content is meaningful, it also maintains its entertainment value and viewing experience.

This is what a good movie should be like.

When the opening week box office results for Infernal Affairs came out, they provided a satisfactory answer.

The box office reached 1700 million in its opening week.

This is a pretty good result.

An all-star lineup, and positive word-of-mouth.

At this moment, the anxiety that had been hanging over Liu Qiangwei's heart finally subsided.

"A first-week box office of 1700 million...that's enough to break even."

Liu Qiangwei only smiled happily after knowing that the box office results would not result in a loss.

Word of mouth and such things are rather intangible.

Box office figures are the real deal.

Box office revenue is the most important thing.

After the first week, the box office growth rate not only did not decrease but increased. Hong Kong really lacked good movies. All the major entertainment tabloids were reporting on the all-star cast and plot of Infernal Affairs.

The positive reviews and box office figures are both gaining traction.

After all these things have fermented.

Explosive growth began to spread.

Even the box office in mainland China was shaken... in an era when the film industry was just emerging in mainland China.

People remember Leung Chiu-wai's Chen Yongren, who wavered between light and darkness for three years after three years, but ultimately did not lose his true nature... and instead found final liberation.

I also remember Andy Lau, a superstar singer and actor, and his friend Lau Kin-ming.

That person remains unchanged from the "self" of her youth.

Liu Jianming.