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

Chapter 89, Post-New Year Planning

The Lunar New Year is over.

Looking at the dazzling array of stars on the Spring Festival Gala, Li Yun felt a little envious. If possible, she would look for an opportunity.

Another new year.

The plans are still the same old plans.

First, I need to get a certificate, a Level 3 martial arts certificate. This is required for the audition for "SPL: Sha Po Lang". If you want to pursue a martial arts career, you can't miss Donnie Yen's movies.

While it may be a bit harsh to demand actors the same standards as stuntmen in this era, it is undeniable that I have an advantage in this area. Moreover, pursuing a martial arts career is an essential path to international influence. Just look at the Chinese actors who are influential in Hollywood; they all made their name through martial arts. To become an international superstar like Jackie Chan, being able to both fight and act is indispensable.

Of course, Li Yun wasn't fixated on Hollywood. He could only say that his personalities were capable of unleashing martial arts skills and physical prowess, making them a good fit for a martial arts career.

However, as an actor, Li Yun never forgot that acting is his main job. After all, he needs to act to get rid of all his messy personalities one by one, so that he can reach the pinnacle of his life and become a versatile actor.

At this time, Wang Jing's production team also officially sent out audition notices for "The World's Number One", and the audition location was in Beijing.

The plan was then developed.

Prioritize acting skills over character development, and if possible, use martial arts as a secondary focus. Many martial arts films also require acting skills to support them.

The release dates for "Blind Shaft" and "Infernal Affairs 2" have been announced, both scheduled for release after the Lunar New Year. It's unexpected that they've clashed in release dates. Li Yun remembers that "Blind Shaft" should have been released a little later in his previous life. Perhaps it's because he managed to finish filming "Blind Shaft" quickly.

Filming wrapped up even faster.

The release schedule is also faster.

Based on experience, "Blind Shaft" is unlikely to achieve good box office results. After all, given its explicit content, it's not expected to do well in mainland China; its box office success will likely be limited to Hong Kong and Taiwan.

I estimate there aren't many.

"Infernal Affairs 2" is sure to do well at the box office. With the success of "Infernal Affairs 1" as a foundation, the change of actors did not cause much of a stir. After all, the actor who replaced him was Chen Guanxi, the very popular young actor.

If Chen Guanxi were replaced by Li Yun, most people would not even need a reason.

If it's changed, then it's changed.

The registration for the upcoming Level 3 certificate exam is complete. Jiang Chenggang handed the exam admission ticket to Li Yun early on, along with a large meat bun.

At this moment, Jiang Chenggang asked a question.

How was your New Year?

"It's passable."

"Is there anything you're not satisfied with? I think this year's Spring Festival Gala was pretty good."

"Barely satisfactory means generally satisfactory." At this moment, Li Yun smiled with narrowed eyes, recalling Liu Qianqian's greeting on New Year's Eve.

"Oh, is that so?" Jiang Chenggang was a little taken aback. Wasn't "barely satisfactory" used like this before?

"Yes."

"I have a feeling you're joking with me, but I have no proof." Jiang Chenggang said, looking at Li Yun's smile.

However, it's clear that Li Yun had a pretty good New Year.

I'm in a pretty good mood.

At this moment, Jiang Chenggang pulled out his big...

Here comes the admission ticket.

This is the exam I'm going to take next, to get a Level 3 martial arts athlete certificate.

The certification requirements for a Level 3 athlete generally include proficiency in three martial arts styles, such as legwork, swordsmanship, or knife and sword skills.

That's not a big problem.

At this moment, Li Yun and Jiang Chenggang also analyzed the upcoming battle for the title of "Number One in the World".

In this TV series, the agent Jiang Chenggang has also been heard of in the industry.

I wonder how many people are eyeing this top-notch project, hoping to get a piece of the pie.

Jiang Chenggang was quite pleased that Li Yun had been given the opportunity to play the designated role.

Having 13,000 characters is already quite good.

Even a supporting character like this is being watched by countless people.

"It's a good thing you acted in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, otherwise this opportunity really wouldn't have fallen into our laps." Jiang Chenggang clicked his tongue and said, "Indeed, it's not bad to get a chance to work on a big project with such low pay. Subsequent opportunities will come rolling in with your resume."

Judging from Li Yun's current net worth...

The average pay is around 15000 yuan, and the crew can also provide food and accommodation, which is quite good for a third or fourth-tier actor.

Female celebrities of the same caliber can earn around 30,000 yuan per film.

After all, in most cases, an actress's prime is very short.

In comparison, their pay would naturally be much higher.

"As for the role of Wan Sanqian..." Li Yun thought for a moment. Perhaps Wang Jing saw Li Yun's infatuated performance as Song Qingshu in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, so he added an infatuated role for Li Yun to play.

Thirteen thousand loves and affections.

He was deeply in love with Shangguan Haitang, but his love was unrequited.

In the end, you'll have nothing left.

Okay, another simp type.

"What's wrong? Are you not satisfied?"

"A little."

"Okay, Li Zi, I think this role has a lot of room for development. Let's not be too ambitious and take it slow. All the good roles that get a lot of screen time have already been taken. It's just that our own abilities are only so-so."

Jiang Chenggang's current talent agency mainly recruits extras. It primarily serves Li Yun; now that Li Yun has risen to the top, the agency can develop further.

Only when Li Yun can truly become a leading actor can this entertainment company set a good example.

At this moment, Li Yun, as an independent actor, has some experience.

He has the acting skills to handle certain roles, at least in The Storm Riders, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, and Infernal Affairs, he has demonstrated his ability to handle specific characters. If he had to say something, he would only lack an award to fully prove himself.

However, how many people in the entertainment industry can truly prove themselves with awards? Let alone the highest honors like Best Actor and Best Television Actor, even the Best Supporting Actor award is coveted by countless veteran actors.

He is handsome.

But their star power is still insufficient.

The project is the best in the world, even surpassing the scale of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

The company has ambitious plans for original IP.

"An all-star lineup, a true combination of people from Hong Kong's entertainment circle, Taiwan's entertainment circle, and CCTV's mainland circle, what a spectacle."

"Tsk tsk tsk."

At that moment, Li Yun also touched his chin.

If we were to say what the number one person in the world is targeting, it would be...

probably

Oh dear, those two personalities behind me are arguing again.

The year has passed, and the system's holiday has ended.

The eunuchs of the Eastern Depot and the Western Depot are truly irreconcilable.

We are all rootless people.

Jiang Chenggang is also in contact with film crews in Hong Kong.

Whether it's the still-planned "Sha Po Lang" or other production teams.

Jiang Chenggang will not miss any opportunity to get in touch with good scripts and good production teams.

The project for "SPL: Sha Po Lang" will take a little longer to start. There's no rush; we can take our time to make contact. The project for another Hong Kong film will start even earlier; we've already contacted Chiang Cheng-kang.

This movie is called "New Police Story," starring and directed by Jerry Yan. It's an attempt to take over the mantle from "Infernal Affairs" and revive the glory of police-gangster conflicts.

However, Jiang Chenggang also told Li Yun that their interactions in "New Police Story" were more of a supporting role, and that they should focus more on the TV series.

The next one is "The World's Number One".

at this time.

Jiang Chenggang bid farewell to Li Yun.

Li Yun also received a QQ message from Gao Yuanyuan.

Her role has been confirmed; she will play Liu Sheng Piaoxue in "The World's Finest".

Wow! That's such a surprise! Congratulations!

It's not surprising at all.

Gao Yuanyuan also told Li Yun about the upcoming audition locations and the remaining roles.

When I saw that one of the remaining characters was "Cao Zhengchun".

Li Yun doesn't need to watch anymore.

"Thank you, Snowflake Sister."

"Hahaha, why don't you call me Zhiruo anymore?"

"I'm not Song Qingshu."

Then the QQ account on that end stopped replying to messages.

Whoops.

This conversation is dead.

at this time.

Li Yun scanned QQ; Liu Qianqian wasn't online, nor was Tian Xiaoli.

In this era, QQ could only be logged in on a computer.

If everyone is busy, there's really no point in keeping their QQ account logged in.

Perhaps when QQ levels are introduced and the trend of keeping QQ logged in occurs, everyone's avatars will become brighter.

at this time.

Li Yun ate a bowl of wonton noodles and then hurriedly went to the martial arts association in Beijing.

Logically speaking...

A martial arts athlete's certificate is awarded only if they qualify for and place in a championship.

However, participating in competitions would be troublesome, so the martial arts association formulated a set of standards that allowed examiners to assess candidates in a way that barely met the minimum requirements.

Practicing with the examiners is kind of like a competition.

Of course, it's just that the certification process is a bit easier, but the standards are still quite high. These sparring partners are all top-notch martial arts masters, so this certification won't be easy to obtain.

When Li Yun arrived at the testing site, there weren't many people taking the Level 3 athlete exam, but there were quite a few students, including students from the Shichahai Martial Arts School.

They will most likely work in the singing and dancing or performing arts industry in the future, and related programs require certificates.

Li Yun seems a bit...out of the ordinary here?

After all, appearing at the martial arts association with such a handsome face easily makes people think of him as an actor.

"A strange, pretty-boy guy came to take the certification exam."

at this time.

The examiner in charge of this selection and certification process is named Wu Jinquan.

Upon seeing Li Yun, I immediately judged that this man lacked the spirit and energy expected of a martial artist.

He doesn't look like the type to deliver a good punch.

He has practiced martial arts since he was a child.

There's a sharpness in their eyes, a certain energy and spirit; it's something that's unconsciously revealed.

At least, that's what Wu Jinquan thinks.

But this young man in front of me...