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Chapter 653 Zhou Yang, the King of Kung Fu!

Many people flocked to the martial arts school, clearly expressing their desire to learn Wong Fei-hung's moves.

In contrast, taekwondo and karate dojos, which should have been bustling with activity, have experienced a significant decrease in foot traffic, dealing them a considerable blow.

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Seeing the overcrowded Huaxia Martial Arts School, the owners were filled with resentment, but there was nothing they could do.

Zhou Yang hadn't expected the Huaxia Martial Arts School to be so popular, nor had he anticipated the high level of enthusiasm for kung fu among foreigners.

After all, Taekwondo and Karate have long been rooted in the public's mind, and people usually choose to learn them.

Although Chinese Kung Fu is quite attractive, most of its learners are Chinese. It is surprising that foreigners admire Wong Fei-hung so much.

At the same time, Zhou Yang received a call from Julie, the editor-in-chief of Time magazine.

"Hi, Mr. Zhou! I'm Julie!" Julie's voice was gentle and intellectual.

Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow slightly. Why would Time magazine call him?

"Oh, Julie! Hello! It's been so long, I've missed you terribly!"

This made Julie very happy.

She said cheerfully, "We'd like to use your photo for the cover of Time magazine this time. What do you think?"

Zhou Yang suddenly realized that with Huang Feihong's immense popularity, Time magazine naturally wanted to capitalize on it.

Given Zhou Yang's existing good relationship with Time magazine, he happily replied, "Okay! I hope you can choose a beautiful photo!"

“Oh my god, do you have any less flattering photos, Zhou?” Julie replied playfully.

“I admit you have a point!” Zhou Yang said with a smile.

"..."

After Zhou Yang agreed, the two chatted casually for a few minutes before hanging up the phone.

Jolie works a busy job at Time magazine, a highly prestigious publication in the industry, and has many tasks to handle every day.

Nevertheless, Julie still made the call herself, which is enough to show how much Time magazine values ​​Zhou Yang.

Two days later, Time magazine released its latest issue, featuring Zhou Yang on the cover.

In this cover, Zhou Yang is wearing a Chinese cheongsam. The gray design does not appear dull; instead, it makes his face more vivid and three-dimensional.

The moment he gently lifted his clothes, it was as if he were reminiscent of Wong Fei-hung's classic look, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

The slogan "Kung Fu Emperor" on the cover is particularly eye-catching, which is undoubtedly the greatest recognition for him!

Zhou Yang felt that the publicity this time was a bit too exaggerated, and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. However, he still thought that Time Magazine had a pretty good eye for choosing pictures.

This cover photo, taken for a new film, is full of vibrant beauty.

When fans both at home and abroad saw the cover of this issue of Time magazine, they excitedly posted comments.

"Brother Yang is awesome! How many times has he been on the cover of Time magazine?"

"I think Time magazine has officially recognized Zhou Yang! Her styling in every issue is outstanding, and the accompanying text is very positive!"

"Brother Yang is so handsome! This look is full of Chinese style! Waaaaah!"

"I truly believe I am the Kung Fu Emperor!"

"Zhou Yang is so handsome! I also want to try wearing a cheongsam!"

"Look at my couple photo with Zhou Yang! (picture)"

"I'm only afraid my rival will edit the photos! Upstairs, stop daydreaming."

"..." Many fans not only expressed their opinions, but also combined their own photos with this cover, instantly attracting a large number of female fans to imitate it.

Meanwhile, various versions of the photos continued to emerge.

Zhou Yang couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, not to mention his fans.

Domestic media also noticed the Time magazine cover, reported on it extensively, and praised Zhou Yang's status.

[Time Magazine Cover: Zhou Yang Lives Up to His Name!]

[As expected of the Kung Fu Emperor, he's sparked a craze for martial arts schools across China!]

[One move is all it takes to win; Kung Fu Emperor Zhou Yang rises to prominence!]

[The victor is king, the loser is villain; no opponent can defeat Zhou Yang!]

[Time Magazine publicly acknowledges Zhou Yang's identity and recognizes his status!]

……

These eye-catching headlines were so compelling that they instantly garnered over ten million clicks.

This delighted many media professionals, who used the opportunity to earn considerable profits.

Not only domestic news organizations reacted this way, but foreign media also had an incredible reaction. In their eyes, Zhou Yang had become a symbol of kung fu.

"#CircleNews: Kung Fu Emperor Zhou Yang graces the cover of Time Magazine! His multiple appearances on the cover are a rare occurrence for Time Magazine!"

"#Southern Weekly: Zhou Yang graces the cover of Time magazine, and his image as the Kung Fu Emperor is convincing! Wearing a traditional Chinese cheongsam, he is truly handsome and dashing! He exudes charisma! Zhou Yang certainly lives up to his reputation!"

"#BlueWindReport: No one will shield him from the wind and rain; Zhou Yang's success is entirely due to his own hard work! Every film he's in is incredibly captivating! His portrayal of Wong Fei-hung is unforgettable! Zhou Yang, a true kung fu emperor!#"

"..."

These reports from various media outlets are undoubtedly quite exaggerated, and the content is full of praise.

After seeing this, Zhou Yang helplessly remarked that it's really too difficult to keep a low profile!
Although Chen Tianzhen knew that Zhou Yang had appeared on the cover of Time magazine, he had been following him for so long that he was used to such things and didn't find it anything special.

As time went on, many people speculated that Zhou Yang would become the new king of kung fu!

This also includes Zhou Yang's friends.

In a WeChat group.

Baoqiang: I think Zhou Yang is undoubtedly the new generation's kung fu king! Huang Feihong was absolutely amazing!

Hu Ge: If you asked me to play Wong Fei-hung, I definitely wouldn't be able to do it well! It requires a solid foundation in martial arts!
Xu Jingjiang: Hehe! Zhou Yang is secretly gathering strength behind our backs again!
Wu Jing: That's not right, is it? They've never turned their backs on us!
Baoqiang: What I said is the truth!
Zhou Yang: I'll take it as you congratulating me and praising me!
Old Hu: Stop being so narcissistic, you brat!
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Thanks to Time magazine's influence, the popularity of "Once Upon a Time in China II" continued to rise, and its box office revenue soared accordingly.

Its box office figures have been rising steadily, which is quite enviable.

A month later, the film finally ended its run.

Ultimately, the film grossed $25 billion worldwide, even surpassing the first film!
Such an achievement is astonishing, after all, this is a Chinese martial arts film.

Zhou Yang has clearly opened up a new world for Chinese martial arts films, which is worth celebrating.

This once again proves that Zhou Yang has become the hope of China's film and television industry.

After the data was displayed, Zhou Yang's bank account also received a notification.

Ding!
Zhou Yang's revenue share reached a staggering $8 million, an astonishing profit!

In film production, Zhou Yang is undoubtedly a goldmine, earning incomes that are unimaginable to many.

As Zhou Yang's agent, Chen Tianzhen was naturally aware of this, but she was genuinely happy for Zhou Yang's achievements!
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(End of this chapter)