Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 552 Breaking the rice road

Dealing with that kind of person.

Just use sarcastic or sarcastic language and that's it.

The more serious you are, the more enthusiastic the other person will become.

If you keep making sarcastic remarks like that, you could make someone with that kind of personality so angry they'd faint, but Li Luo doesn't care at all. There are people like that in every industry, who just act like they're in charge because they're senior.

I can't stand it.

That doesn't look good either.

You can't give them face, the more you give them face, the more addicted they become.

Sun Haiying is known for his sharp tongue and outspokenness. In addition, he is over fifty years old and has some experience, so those who are usually scolded by him dare not talk back.

It's rare to find someone to stand up for them, and many industry insiders are honestly amused by the sight.

this matter.

Li Luo glossed over it with a single sentence.

He continued to share stories from the publicity campaign, and only after satisfying the reporters' curiosity did he wave goodbye and get into the van.

Publicity and celebration.

These things are basically settled.

However, he still couldn't stay idle during this period. "Painted Skin" has now surpassed 300 million yuan. Regardless of whether it can ultimately reach 360 million yuan, it has basically secured a place in the top three of this year's mainland box office chart.

Attraction.

It's basically maxed out.

Nowadays, female celebrities of similar age, aside from a few with grudges, all want to get on board with "Empresses in the Palace".

Therefore, the casting process for "Empresses in the Palace" can begin immediately.

Dragging it out isn't good either.

The schedule needs to be locked in early.

Secondly, I also need to shoot commercials for endorsements, and I can't be idle during set visits. Finally, I have the directing work for "Lost in Thailand," and next, I need to do publicity work for "Ip Man" and "Twilight."

After that.

And then came the filming work that followed.

If all goes well, I plan to film five movies and TV series next: "Perfect Life", "Little Big Soldier", "The Founding of a Republic", "Twilight Saga: The Last Knight", and "Empresses in the Palace".

When Li Luo thought about all the work involved, he was overwhelmed.

The reason for not developing a theatrical release chain.

That's actually one of the considerations.

Even if you have the energy to handle it, there are only 24 hours in a day. Directing, shooting, acting, publicity, as well as pre- and post-production preparation, film and television bases, and long-form video platforms all take up a lot of time.

Should I continue to maintain relationships with people? Do I need to attend various award ceremonies?

And most importantly...

We need to find a way to indulge ourselves and get rewards.

There are many things here that can't be delegated to others. Filming takes several months, sometimes requiring more than ten hours of continuous work. Li Luo didn't want to exhaust himself like a donkey anymore.

They are capable of handling their tasks well and managing projects that generate hundreds of billions in revenue.

That's enough to be proud of.

There's no need to keep tightening the chain for yourself.

Sometimes, it's best to let money-making opportunities come naturally.

It reminds me of the movie "Lost in Thailand".

Li Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the movie was actually quite simple to film. The only slightly complicated scene was the one where Wang Baoqiang fell asleep, causing the car to overturn.

The entire filming period was planned by the film and television production department to last only thirty days.

It's easy to film.

It's much simpler to prepare.

Li Luo barely got involved; he only oversaw the casting process, leaving everything else to Xu Zheng to handle, letting him find suitable filming locations and coordinate various matters based on the predetermined scenes.

It looks like they're bullying someone.

Not only did they not pay me, they also bossed others around doing this and that.

In fact, Xu Zheng was overjoyed and wished Li Luo would dump all the work on him. He was also extremely grateful, as not everyone is willing to spend money and resources to let a newcomer practice.

Compared to opportunity.

Xu Zheng didn't take this hardship to heart at all.

Every time I call Li Luo to report on the progress, that guy is always incredibly energetic.

This movie.

Filming is expected to begin at the end of October and wrap up in early December.

Because there were no large-scale scenes and no need for special effects, and the post-production work was very simple, the company had discussed whether to release the film around the Lunar New Year, but this suggestion was rejected by Li Luo.

If it were released during that time period.

This means it will be competing with "Crazy Racer".

Both "Lost in Thailand" and "Racing" are comedy films, and their target audiences largely overlap, so why engage in something like "our own people fighting each other"?

So we can only take the photos first.

We'll discuss the release date once we find a suitable release date.

"What should I do next?"

Rubbing his temples, Li Luo closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair.

"Play ball."

Zhao Xuejing looked at the notebook.

As soon as Zhao Xuejing spoke, Li Luo, who had just returned to Beijing, went back to his office, grabbed his personal equipment, and drove his Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury car, worth more than two million yuan, to the golf course.

That's just how this profession is.

Due to work requirements, I have to travel all over the country.

To go to a place.

You must immediately enter the corresponding state.

Fortunately, Li Luo had already adapted to this lifestyle, leisurely driving the vehicle through the blue sky and white clouds.

Regardless of whether it's domestic or international.

If you're in the business world, you can't avoid interpersonal interactions.

This is especially true in the film and television industry, a place rife with fame and fortune.

communication.

It is always indispensable.

Actually, there wasn't anything important happening today. I just met up with Han Sanping, Yu Dong, and Zhang Guoli to play golf. But if it's not important, then many people would love to do it but can't.

The steering wheel is rotated.

We drove into the international golf course located next to the Wenyu River.

Before my eyes, there was a lush green lawn, and as a refreshing autumn breeze blew, the treetops swayed from side to side.

Lower the car window.

The fatigue of the past few days dissipated with the wind.

Actually, Li Luo didn't like playing golf at first. Coming from a rural background, he thought it was a bit silly to see a group of people walking on the grass and hitting a small white ball back and forth.

But I played it too much.

I think this sport is quite interesting.

Taking a stroll on the grass and swinging a club with a few close friends during a busy day can really relieve a lot of stress.

Not to mention it's a social setting, where you can sometimes learn things that are hard for ordinary people to access during casual conversations. Whether the opportunity is right or not is another matter, but at least it can enrich your information channels.

Arriving at the clubhouse.

The gleaming black body of the Mercedes attracted a lot of attention.

Just by looking at this model, you can tell it's different from the regular S-Class. It's either a customized version or a special edition. If I make a mental estimate, it would cost at least two million.

club.

There are entry requirements.

You need to have either wealth or fame; you need at least one of those.

But nevertheless.

A luxury car worth two million is still very eye-catching.

It depreciates as soon as it hits the market; this thing is a complete consumable. Unless you're buying it to show off or make a spectacle of yourself, even someone with tens of millions in assets wouldn't easily buy a vehicle of this caliber.

However, when they saw the person getting out of the car, the people drinking coffee outside the club and inside the glass curtain wall all wore expressions of complete entitlement.

At the age of twenty-six.

They earned tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars in succession.

Watching.

The new film is set to top the box office charts once again.

The other party driving a car worth over two million is already considered low-key. If I had that kind of wealth when I was twenty-six, I would definitely have gotten a few Ferraris and Lamborghinis to flaunt.

After that, it was taken for granted.

Behind the floor-to-ceiling glass, a dark-skinned man stared intently at the figure.

His eyes gleamed.

Look at that expression, she looks like she wants to swallow him whole.

Ignoring the overt and covert stares and scrutiny, Li Luo picked up his backpack and Louis Vuitton golf bag, handed the key and tip to the waiter, and strode into the clubhouse.

For clubs like this, privacy is the most important thing.

Various tables are scattered throughout the rest area, surrounded by screens and greenery, creating a sense of distance without being completely enclosed.

For guests who come to play ball.

It provides a very good atmosphere for rest and relaxation.

Those who come and go are mostly business people or prominent celebrities.

People gathered in small groups.

They chuckled softly or whispered among themselves.

Such places are certainly excellent social venues where you can meet people you would normally never have the chance to meet. However, if you are not an acquaintance, no one would dare to disturb a stranger.

Interactions among adults.

Sometimes, a sense of proportion is very important.

Especially in this kind of setting, everyone is there to relax, and no one is in the mood to deal with strangers.

Even if you want to make some friends, you have to be careful about the timing and the appropriate level of contact.

If you are reported for harassment.

Losing membership is a minor issue; the real problem is the embarrassment it will cause if word gets out.

Of course, such things rarely happen, and for most people, they can simply go somewhere else to have fun!
Under the watchful eyes of many.

Li Luoshi walked leisurely towards the booth in the corner.

As his figure shifted his gaze, various surprises and exclamations arose in the minds of these people. Han Sanping, the head of China Film Group, Yu Dong, the head of Bona Film Group, and Zhang Guoli, the head of Changsheng Film and Television, were sitting in the booth.

It stands to reason.

This is not surprising.

After all, everyone knows that Li Luo has a partnership with them.

However, business cooperation and private friendship are two different things. The fact that they can get together and play together in this kind of setting at least proves that these big shots regard this 26-year-old as an equal in their dealings.

"thank you boss."

Approaching the three people, Li Luo smiled and extended both hands.

"Ok?"

Han Sanping raised a question.

She grasped his hand with an extremely blank expression.

"Thank you for your support, boss."

Li Luo shook his arm and said with a smile, "After the siege is built, I'll treat you to a wild perch meal out of my own pocket. I guarantee you'll be thrilled with your meal."

"Okay~"

Han Sanping realized what was happening and looked at the two people opposite him with a wry smile: "I invested so much money and built a huge city."

"Is a relationship only worth a meal of perch?"

"Then two meals?"

Li Luo feigned concern.

Zhang Guoli and Yu Dong could no longer hold back and couldn't help but chuckle.

Siege in October.

China Film Group is a co-producer of the project.

When Yu Dong suggested setting the scene in Tonglu and listed its various advantages, Han Sanping was the first to agree.

The two bigwigs have expressed their opinions.

No one else objected.

Thus, the "Bodyguards and Assassins" project was finally settled in Tonglu, and the groundbreaking ceremony was officially held a few days ago, making the banks of the Fuchun River even more lively, due to Li Luo being abroad.

Only Lin Yue was allowed to attend the project's groundbreaking ceremony.

Although I paid several million, it's clear to anyone with eyes that I got a decent deal.

So it's time to properly express my gratitude.

There can be no ambiguity.

Li Luo made a small joke, then solemnly thanked Han Sanping and Yu Dong. He sat down on the sofa.

He thanked Zhang Guoli for the tea he poured.

"Just got off the plane?"

Yu Dong knew he rarely smoked, so he handed him a pre-cut cigar.

"Yes."

Li Luo bit down on his cigar.

"what happened?"

Zhang Guoli put down the teapot in his hand.

"do not ask me."

Li Luo lit a cigar with a whoosh and then slammed the lighter shut: "I don't know what happened. It felt like I was walking down the street and a stray dog ​​suddenly appeared and bit me."

"But it's okay, we can just consider it promotion for the movie!"

Despite their cryptic question-and-answer exchange, Han Sanping and Yu Dong understood perfectly what the two were talking about.

Besides Sun Haiying jumping out to cause trouble.

Li Luo has basically nothing else to worry about right now.

"What a magnanimous person!"

Smiling and shaking his head, Yu Dong gave a thumbs up.

With the movie showing great promise, it's only natural that someone would jump out and hurl insults at you. Anyone would be furious in that situation, so it's perfectly normal for Li Luo to either respond with sarcastic remarks or direct insults.

That's how the entertainment industry is these days; if pushed too far, anyone can roll up their sleeves and get to work.

I don't play the gentle and refined game.

There's no other way.

Li Luo took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "He's an old man, I can't very well slap him a couple of times, what if he tries to blame me? Just consider it him helping me with publicity."

"What else can I do?"

"At most, it's a project in which Xinghuo Films has a stake. We must sever all cooperation with that couple!"

Some times.

Some things are simply unavoidable.

As far as I can remember, Sun Haiying also criticized Feng Xiaogang, hurling insults at him as well. Yet, Feng Xiaogang still continued acting, even appearing in many productions produced by Huayi Brothers.

As long as you don't offend the boss.

Even with Feng Xiaogang's status, he could only watch helplessly.

Take Han Sanping next door, for example. How did he get the nickname "Mountain Eagle" from the other side? It was because he was cursed so much that he became famous. Nowadays, people don't hold back when they get angry.

only.
Although the hand could not reach the other person.

But anger.

Li Luo will still be released.

A few sarcastic remarks are not enough. Although a complete ban is impossible, at the very least, we should cut off a few of their livelihoods!

We need to send a signal to industry insiders.

They want to provoke me.

You must carefully consider whether you can bear the consequences!
Hearing Li Luo's seemingly casual yet slightly menacing words, especially the phrase "both husband and wife," Yu Dong and Zhang Guoli exchanged a silent glance.

As for Han Sanping, he chuckled and took a drag of his cigarette.

Then slowly exhale the smoke.

Those present.

None of them are fools.

Doing something quietly and publicizing it are two different things. Since Li Luo said in front of them that he wanted to cut off all business dealings with Sun Haiying and his wife, some of his meaning was already self-evident.

That means we hope that we don't have to use it, and that everyone will give us the courtesy of not using it!
Yu Dong was both amused and exasperated.

I just praised this guy for his magnanimity, and now he's backing down and blocking me. He's incredibly ruthless when it comes to doing things.

Finished speaking.

Li Luo bit down hard on the cigar.

You have to be respectable in doing things, but sometimes you have to rip off your tie and show your savage side. If you don't show your teeth and take action, anyone will dare to take advantage of you.

"Drink tea."

Han Sanping stared at Yu Dong for a moment, then decisively raised his teacup.

Promoting the development of the film industry is his core job. Whether "Painted Skin" can break 3.6 million yuan and whether Chinese-language films can regain the title of the highest-grossing film in history will ultimately be attributed to him.

because of this.

Han Sanping was the one who got "Nanjing! Nanjing!" pulled from its release schedule.

Knowing that it might surpass 3.6 million, even though the film had nothing to do with China Film Group, he still took the initiative to call and help "Painted Skin" retain its screenings.

The current Painted Skin.

It's not just a simple commercial film.

It concerns honor, whether mainland actors can successfully break through, and even more so whether they can make a name for themselves during the National Day holiday.

The better the film performs, the more confidence investors will have in the younger generation of actors, proving that mainland actors alone can fully carry the film, and mainland capital will have more confidence when dealing with Hong Kong and Taiwan capital.

A combination of factors.

This movie is a must-succeed; failure is not an option.

Now that Sun Haiying has jumped out to hurl insults, Han Sanping's eyebrows are practically twitching. An actor of that caliber isn't worthy of his slapping, but Han Sanping doesn't mind making his stance clear.

"Drink tea."

Zhang Guoli raised his glass with a smile.

He's made millions following Li Luo, so how could he possibly mess things up?

"Drink tea!"

Yu Dong was equally unambiguous.

He was overjoyed with the release of "Crazy Stone" and the co-production of "Raging Fire," so how could he possibly offend two unrelated actors for their sake? That's not how things were done.

The most important thing was the look Han Sanping gave him just now.

Yu Dong understood immediately.

Next, not only will Bernard's projects be blocked, but he also has to actively spread the word so that bigwigs in various fields will receive this signal, and he can't let it cause a big fuss.

something.

It's inconvenient to be the boss.

As the younger brother, you have to take the initiative to do the dirty work.

"Ding~"

Li Luo smiled and clinked the cups together, causing ripples to spread across the tea.

Let's chat for a few more minutes.

He then took his backpack and headed towards the locker room.

"Tsk."

Looking at the cigar, which was still mostly smoldering, Yu Dong couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

"what happened?"

Han Sanping looked at his former little brother.

of course.

Now he's the youngest brother.

"lively."

Yu Dong slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, then shook his head and laughed again, "Don't you guys feel it? Our industry has become more and more lively in recent years. I heard that Huang Xiaoming has taken on two films."

"The Fragrance of Darkness" and "Summer of Bubbles".

"He starred in a business drama and a romance drama, and he also served as a producer in the TV series 'Dark Fragrance'."

"Chen Kun".

"It seems they've taken some action as well."

"It seems to be another production plus an idol drama, and everyone's getting excited!"

"Tsk~"

"Domestic dramas have won the championship for eighteen consecutive years."

"To directly defeat 'Dae Jang Geum'—who would have dared to imagine this before?!"

"3.6."

A look of reminiscence flashed in Yu Dong's eyes as he bit down hard on his cigar: "Back when we went out to sell film copies, we never dared to imagine that we would have such numbers in the future. At that time, even the Beijing Film Studio didn't know if it could survive."

"live?"

Han Sanping chuckled and casually stubbed out his cigarette: "I almost got killed by the employees who were protesting over housing allocation!"

"so."

Zhang Guoli glanced at him and said unhurriedly, "So you keep a machete in your drawer, planning to kill someone first, is that it?"

"I was using it for self-defense!"

Han Sanping's eyes widened instantly.

They looked at each other and then burst into a loud, eye-catching laugh.

The three of them simultaneously shifted their gazes.

I looked at that figure from behind.

He smiled as he looked at the guy who had completely enlivened the Chinese entertainment industry.

Change your clothes.

I chose a caddie I knew.

Li Luo, Han Sanping, and the others boarded their golf carts, cigars dangling from their lips, and headed to the tee box. The game began amidst the whooshing sound of the volleys. There was no prize for the winners, but the losers had to treat everyone to dinner that night.

This game can be played in all four seasons in the South.

It's in the North!
The grass has turned yellow, the snow has fallen, who the hell wants to freeze like a coward and come out to play golf? That would be truly insane!
If you really get itchy fingers.

At worst, I can just fly to places like Hainan.

However, many people prefer to play in familiar places, so during this final window, the golf courses were much busier than usual. Fortunately, the area was large enough that people did not disturb each other.

The four of them strolled across the lush green grass.

They laughed and chatted casually.

Golf balls flew up, leaving white trails in the air.

Sometimes they gathered together, and sometimes they dispersed, constantly moving towards the final cave entrance.

"Pfft~"

Just as Li Luo was standing in the sandpit pondering how to hit the ball, a golf ball flew from not far away, fell onto the grass, and rolled toward him.

There's still some distance in between, so you won't be disturbed.

An apology rang out.

Look back.

He waved to the people jogging over in the distance to indicate that it was okay, then turned back to aim and swung his golf club forcefully, kicking up a cloud of fine sand.

The white ball was then lifted high and flew in the intended direction.

"Pretty!"

Before the caddie could even utter a word of praise, applause and exclamations of admiration drew near.

"Thank you."

Out of politeness, Li Luo smiled and turned around.

You can see the person coming the instant they arrive.

Pupils shrink.

"I'm so sorry."

The person stopped when they were about two or three meters away, took off their hat, and leaned on their golf club to apologize: "My skills are terrible, I accidentally hit the wrong spot."

"Luckily, it didn't affect you."

"I never expected that Mr. Li could act so well and play ball so beautifully!"

All these actions.

They all seem impeccable.

The two maintained an appropriate social distance, used the act of removing their hats to reduce the wariness between strangers, and did not pretend not to know each other. Finally, they would offer a compliment.

In addition, there's that extremely friendly smile.

After such a series of actions, any normal person would respond politely.

"Thank you."

Looking at the dark-skinned guy, Li Luo's internal alarm bells were ringing wildly. He smiled, took off his hat, and nodded back to the other man, saying, "No need to apologize, it's normal to miss the shot."

Talking.

Li Luo stepped onto the sandpit.

"That's good."

The newcomer stepped forward and smiled warmly, saying, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Jia Yueting. We're practically colleagues."

"Mr. Jia?"

Li Luo smiled and shook hands with the other person, then put on a puzzled expression.

Actually, no introduction is needed.

It's hard not to recognize this face.
(End of this chapter)