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

Chapter 637 First North, Then Across the Ocean

Summer of 2009.

For fans of Chinese TV dramas, it's like a dream.

First, two TV series with completely different themes, "My Brother is Called Shunliu" and "Chinese Paladin 3", were released, creating a double whammy.

Wang Baoqiang.

He once again brought to life a classic character.

While it may not have achieved the phenomenal success of "Soldiers Sortie," it was undoubtedly a massive hit.

Leading the Legend of Sword and Fairy team.

Hugo reined in his horse and let it drink from the Yangtze River.

Amidst the surging viewership, it firmly holds the throne as the top fantasy drama.

Along with the popularity of actors such as Wallace Huo, Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, Wang Ou, and Fatty Cong, "Chinese Paladin 3" became a dominant force on various local TV stations.

Hugo swept away the slump brought on by the car accident.

It can be described as a phoenix rising from the ashes.

If it weren't for his obvious shortcomings in film, he could have easily become another Li Luo-like figure.

While the show was playing in full swing here.

Hunan TV's self-produced drama "Meteor Shower" has suddenly appeared.

Although this TV series was heavily criticized online for being cringeworthy, exaggerated, and poorly made because of the excellent predecessor "My Sunshine," it couldn't help but perfectly cater to the tastes of young people.

As the series continues to air.

It successfully sparked a viewing frenzy across the country.

Young actors such as Zhang Han, Zheng Shuang, and Yu Haoming became overnight sensations, attracting a frenzy of fans.

Although its ratings were not as high as "My Sunshine", it still firmly held the top spot in its time slot, with a CSM22 rating of 3.0% and a market share of 12.83% during the finale.

Thanks to this drama.

It once again topped the list among local TV stations nationwide.

Just when the heads of other TV stations thought Hunan TV was going to quiet down, the song "My Future Style" quietly started playing in the Golden Eagle Theater.

Just started.

Many people don't take it seriously.

The set was visibly rudimentary, and over 90% of the actors were unrecognizable.

Nobody understands it.

Why is this TV series airing on the Golden Eagle Theater?

But next.

That was the moment that truly surprised everyone.

The sitcom "iPartment" perfectly capitalized on the young audience brought by "Meteor Shower," with viewers watching with great curiosity seven young men and women from all over the country, with different professions and personalities.

Watch as a series of ordinary yet hilarious stories unfold in this apartment called Love.

The first two episodes had an astonishing viewership rating of 1.725%!

This data.

Actually, Hunan TV is quite calm.

After all, it's taking over the time slot from the hugely popular youth idol drama "Meteor Shower," so it's normal for viewers to continue watching out of habit. I estimate there will be a technical correction the next day.

But to everyone's surprise, the ratings for "iPartment" actually rose instead of falling on the second day.

When the data is obtained.

It was absolutely shocking.

Not to mention the staff of Mango TV, even Ouyang Changlin was scratching his head in confusion. Although he had a strange trust in Li Luo, he felt that the talk about the next "My Own Swordsman" was somewhat boastful.

But now it seems.
this time.

The laughter in the station director's office made the glass shake.

Hunan TV launched two hit dramas in succession, leaving other TV stations completely bewildered.

As viewership ratings climbed.

The series features a variety of humorous interactions between characters, including the cheeky Zeng Xiaoxian, the domineering queen Hu Yifei, the playboy Lu Ziqiao, the sweet and lovely Chen Meijia, and the pure and charming Lin Wanyu.

The audience watching on television burst into laughter.

The creators of "iPartment" were overjoyed by the continuous stream of good news they received.

Fans of Chinese dramas.

They were equally happy to fight over the remote control.

With a constant stream of great dramas being released, they simply couldn't keep up with the viewing.

Some people like it.

Inevitably, some people will be worried.

Despite Li Luo's efforts in promoting the film, "Love Comes Again" suffered a dismal start due to misaligned publicity and a poorly timed release. The film's opening day box office figures could not even be released.

It has been showing for several days.

The box office revenue barely exceeded five million.

Yu Feihong realized with a sense of bewilderment that without Li Luo's tireless promotional efforts, the film's box office performance would likely have been even worse.

However, the film market.

It is that brutally cruel.

Tens of millions of dollars in funding, along with the hard work of countless people over a year, could very well vanish overnight.

Quality must be guaranteed.

However, sometimes box office revenue and quality are not directly proportional.

Many good films fail in the market, while many bad films inexplicably rake in huge box office profits. Apart from a few big-name directors and stars with prestigious reputations, success or failure has a bit of a mystical element.

I didn't even have time to express my feelings.

Another bombshell has dropped in the film market.

The highly anticipated film "Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster" officially started filming at the Xinghuo Hotel in Tonglu. It is led by Huabiao Award-winning actor Li Luo, with the original cast including Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, and Louis Fan continuing to support the film.

Besides.

The cast also includes a host of kung fu masters such as Hung Kin-po and Shih Hsiao-lung.

Such a strong lineup.

The cameras in the reporters' hands flashed wildly.

Among those spirited faces, Chen Xiao's slightly awkward and nervous appearance stood out, especially when he was seen making a V-sign with Luo Ge's arm around his shoulder in front of the camera.

The students in Class 05 of the Central Academy of Drama were practically staring with envy.

Countless text messages asking me to treat them to a meal.

They rushed towards Chen Xiao in a frenzy.

While everyone else was still stumbling around looking for acting opportunities, running back and forth between various film crews submitting their audition photos, this guy had already risen like a rocket.

Although he only played supporting roles.

But whether it's "Empresses in the Palace" or "Ip Man 2: The Legend of the Grandmaster", they are both major production teams that everyone is scrambling to get into.

The envy and jealousy were palpable, needless to say.

Amidst all the noise and commotion.

time.

September 10th arrived quickly.

Having just finished filming the male lead role in the TV series "Legend of the Grandmaster" for a week, he unceremoniously asked the crew for a few days off, packed his bags, and headed straight for Beijing in the north.

On the evening of the 10th.

A red carpet was laid out outside the Beijing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, and the lights made it shine brightly.

Reporters from all walks of life gathered, and fans flocked to the scene.

The production team of the movie channel's "Premiere" program even set up cameras, ready to record the entire scene, which was no less grand than a large-scale awards ceremony.

Next to the signature wall.

A long movie poster was erected.

The four characters "The Founding of a Republic" were written in a bold, flowing style, and the portraits of actors were densely packed on the red poster, featuring most of the movie stars from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Even the most experienced journalists have never witnessed such a spectacle.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The reporters chattered excitedly, discussing how many celebrities would be attending tonight's premiere.

in the distance.

On the road where traffic flows endlessly.

Another black minivan slowly drove towards us.

“Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV, Chongqing TV and other TV stations have contacted us, and their quotes are basically around 500,000 yuan per episode. In addition, many more local TV stations have approached us.”

"Their prices are generally lower."

"ranging from fifty to eighty thousand."

"However, all things considered, it is already a considerable sum."

"I've done a rough calculation here."

After calming herself down, Lin Yue gestured to the notebook in her hand and said, "Adding the first broadcast fee from Hunan TV, the total is nearly 50 million. The cost of purchasing 'iPartment' is 7 million."

"The revenue generated is approximately 43 million RMB."

"The 15% revenue from film and television copyrights previously agreed upon with Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng does not include this current portion."

"All proceeds."

"All belong to Xinghuo Films!"

As she finished speaking, Lin Yue looked at the handsome boss sitting next to her in a suit and tie with sparkling eyes, admiring the guy who seemed to be radiating golden light.

She couldn't have come up with this idea no matter how hard she racked her brains.

I spent seven million to buy this sitcom, which I didn't really care about.

Surprisingly, the viewership ratings were high.

It will present such an amazing situation.

According to the information currently available, the ratings for the two episodes that aired last night have already exceeded three points, and its popularity is no less than that of Hunan TV's self-produced drama "Meteor Shower".

Such high viewership naturally attracted purchasing departments from television stations of all sizes.

The quoted prices also rose accordingly.

Seeing that it effortlessly raked in over 40 million RMB, "iPartment" made more money than many blockbuster movies.

wrong.

It's not that it was effortless.

At least Brother Luo made a trip to Changsha to sell it.

"Ah."

Li Luo smiled as he fiddled with the wristwatch in his hand.

His original plan was to first use Hunan TV to build his reputation, and then reap the rewards once the show became popular. The sitcom "iPartment" is one of the best in China.

With the market currently rising, earning tens of millions is perfectly normal.

This money.

It was indeed easy to earn money.

However, all of this depends on having foresight; otherwise, how could such a windfall come about?

"You have an amazing eye for choosing roles."

After showering him with praise, Lin Yue closed her notebook with a broad smile: "Wang Yuan called me today, and what he was implying was when preparations for the second season would begin?"

"Let him work on the script!"

Li Luo smiled, patted his knees and pondered, "Give me 12 million in budget. Transfer the initial funds first, and instruct Wang Yuan to find a few good screenwriters to polish the script."

"When borrowing plot elements, you can't borrow them too awkwardly."

"clear."

Lin Yue wrote down the relevant figures.

It's normal for production costs to rise. First, actors' salaries will increase, and second, standards for sets, props, costumes, and catering can no longer be skimped on.

No matter how much it rises.

This is, after all, a sitcom, and the main expense is the actors' salaries.

Let's set up a scene.

It won't cost much.

Although those actors had already begun to gain popularity, they were all newcomers to the industry, and they didn't dare to ask for exorbitant salaries. Therefore, the production budget of over ten million was more than enough.

"besides."

Li Luo thought of something and continued to instruct, "The advertising endorsement work also needs to be carried out. If done well, it can even cover the entire production."

"I know."

After a slight hesitation, Lin Yue voiced her concerns: "What if Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng resist?"

"As stipulated in the contract."

"The advertising revenue has nothing to do with them."

As agreed beforehand.

It comes from revenue related to film and television copyrights.

Conflicts of interest can easily lead to disagreements in business matters.

"Ah."

Looking out at the chaotic crowd, Li Luo quickly checked his clothes: "This issue doesn't need to be considered in the second season. Even if they have opinions, they won't dare to raise them. They're all waiting to ride this ship and continue to brave the winds and waves!"

"As for what comes next..."

"We'll make appropriate concessions then."

"it is good!"

The vehicle stopped.

Lin Yue reached out and opened the car door.

Holding onto the seat, Li Luo leaped out of the car with a broad smile.

Red carpet entrance.

It is absolutely dazzling.

Actors who could spare the time chose to attend in their finest attire, both to contribute to the tribute film and to bask in the glory of such an important occasion.

There are more people.

It was incredibly lively. These film and television celebrities were laughing and greeting each other, waiting for the moment they would officially walk onto the red carpet.

"Sister Qing!"

As soon as Li Luo's feet touched the ground, he quickly locked onto his target.

He strode through the crowd.

Before Xu Daniu could even react, Li Luo laughed heartily and gave our Ren Yingying a very firm hug.

"Wow~"

Let go.

He carefully examined Xu Qing's current attire.

Her jet-black hair was piled high, and she wore a uniquely styled black mini skirt with sexy black stockings that tightly covered her beautiful legs, along with a pair of extremely delicate high heels.

But the most eye-catching feature is the dimples on Xu Daniu's fair face.

"it's beautiful!"

Li Luo was lavish in his praise.

"Just your sweet mouth."

Xu Qing rolled her eyes at him, but the smile on her face was incredibly happy.

"Li Luo."

The man next to him, wearing brown glasses, extended his palm, smiled, and nodded, saying, "I've heard so much about you. This is the first time we've met. You acted very well in 'Painted Skin'."

Keep up the good work in the future.

"Give our mainland film and television professionals a boost of prestige."

Not loud.

But he said it quite bluntly.

Their eyes were filled with admiration.

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Li Luo shook the other person's hand and greeted him politely: "It's a pleasure to meet Teacher Daoming here. I should learn a lot from you when I have the chance!"

Standing right in front of me.

It was none other than the well-known actor Chen Daoming.

Some say he's faking it, some say he's pretending to be aloof, and some say he plays every role the same way.

But in Li Luo's view...

The actor's acting skills are indeed superb. Throughout his career, he has played one classic role after another. In the TV series "Legend of Chu and Han", he only made one appearance and exuded the aura of a noble dragon.

That sounds a bit far-fetched.

But that shot was indeed extremely impactful.

"What's there to be ashamed of?"

With a smile and a shake of his head, Chen Daoming said in an extremely serious tone, "Among the younger generation of actors, you are the one I have the most faith in. It's only right that you're so impressive. How about we collaborate sometime?"

"it is good!"

Li Luo laughed heartily and shook hands with him firmly.

He certainly wouldn't refuse the other party's goodwill, and he also greatly admired Chen Daoming.

You need to know about the Little White Dragon incident back then.

Chen Daoming was at the forefront, joining forces with more than 30 well-known mainland film and television figures, including Li Xuejian and Zhang Guoli, to provide strong support, forcing Nicholas Tse and Zhang Weijian to bow their heads and apologize.

this kind of thing.

This would have been unimaginable in the past.

It was that massive show of support that greatly improved the living conditions of mainland filmmakers and became a landmark event in the mainland film and television industry's fight for better treatment.

Two greetings followed in quick succession.

He made sure everyone present noticed his arrival.

Zhang Guoli, Chen Kexin, Liang Jiahui, Wang Baoqiang, Liu Ye and others gathered around to say hello, and of course, Sheng Yi, who also starred in "The Founding of a Republic", was also there.

Long time no see.

Huang Shengyi looked incredibly radiant.

Although the phenomenal TV series "My Sunshine" exhausted her so much that it took her a long time to recover.

It can be compared to the harvest.

Everything that was sacrificed was worth it.

Not only has she steadily risen to the position of a top-tier actress, but her advertising endorsements, commercial performances, and skyrocketing film and television fees have also made her a multi-millionaire.

Some time ago.

This guy then took Bian Xiaoxiao on a world tour.

Upon returning home, he happily gifted himself a watch worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, adding another touch of luxury to his watch cabinet.

After winking at his younger sister, Shengyi, Li Luo quickly became restless.

Congratulations to the winners of the Huabiao Award rang out continuously, and guests waiting to enter came over with smiles to offer their congratulations, making the crowd gathered there even more lively.

of course.

Some people remained unmoved.

After exchanging a glance with his wife, Wu Yushen calmly awaited his turn to enter.

Not a moment.

Then an even bigger commotion broke out.

Han Sanping, the director of "The Founding of a Republic," walked out from the side with a ruddy complexion, laughing heartily and gesturing to those around him, managing to exude the aura of a powerful gang leader.

Amidst laughter and joy.

The moment has arrived for her to officially walk the red carpet.

Han Sanping led the way, guiding Wu Yushen and his wife onto the red carpet.

The latter director's "Red Cliff" made China Film Group a fortune, and given his international directorial experience, he should rightfully be the first to appear on screen.

The camera kept flashing.

Zhang Guoli, Chen Daoming, Liang Jiahui, and other middle-aged actors appeared side by side in front of the camera.

Screams started.

Young actors such as Liu Ye, Huang Shengyi, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei, Huang Shengyi, and Guo Xiaodong appeared one after another on the red carpet in high spirits, first smiling and waving at the cameras.

Leave your name on the signature wall.

They made their debut on stage.

The staff behind the scenes were also busy.

Everyone strode forward with excitement, showcasing their talents to the fullest.

A series of screams rang out.

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled and took a sip of champagne.

To be honest, it was quite hot standing outside in this suit. He really wanted to go inside and enjoy the air conditioning as soon as possible, but Han Sanping had forced him to stay put and let Xu Qing and him make their grand entrance last.

"You stay here and behave yourself."

"Why go out so early? Those fans didn't come here to see an old man like me!"

A joke by Zuo Shandiao.

That just caused a burst of laughter.

However, when everyone present looked at Li Luo, who had a shy smile on his face, their laughter was mixed with a complex mix of jealousy and sourness.

"Going to America tomorrow?"

Xu Qing swirled the glass and took a small sip.

"Ah."

Li Luo nodded first, then shook his head and said, "To avoid any unexpected situations, we have to go ahead of time. After all, the flight to New York alone takes more than ten hours, and we still need to do some preparations."

"no way."

"The only time the crew can spare for me is a few days."

"Wait until after the awards ceremony."

"I have to catch a flight to Los Angeles to film for two days, and then I have to catch a flight back to film Ip Man, otherwise it will affect the progress of the crew."

The schedule was extremely packed.

Just hearing about it makes you feel like they're incredibly busy, but this is just their daily life.

What if a celebrity suddenly feels like they have a lot of free time?

That would be the end of us!

Especially during the rising phase of one's career, one must put in an extra 120% effort. While Li Luo's current momentum is certainly great, there is still a long way to go before a film truly becomes a hit in China and has a wide-ranging impact.

Only three works: "Raging Fire", "Painted Skin", and "Ip Man".

Far from enough.

Compared to those superstars with numerous representative works, his representative works seem particularly insufficient.

Two Chows and one Cheng.

Which one didn't lead the way for over a decade?

To achieve that kind of imposing presence, Li Luo would have to continue galloping at full speed.

"Tsk~"

She glanced at me with a flirtatious look.

Xu Qing's dimples became even more pronounced as she teased, "No wonder she's a Hollywood star, always in New York or Los Angeles. We country girls can't even dream of that."

"Is your butt itchy?"

Li Luo took a sip of champagne.

"Hmm~"

A gentle humming sound rang out.

"cough~"

Li Luo nearly choked on the champagne.

"I won't tease you anymore."

With one hand protectively held in front of her, Xu Qing smiled and swirled her wine glass: "Why don't you go keep your sister Yu company tonight? She's not in a good mood right now, try to cheer her up."

"Cough cough cough~"

Li Luo's cough worsened.

"Bad little brother."

She rolled her eyes at him and downed the champagne in one gulp.

The cup was handed to the waiter.

She walked towards the entrance to the red carpet, her short skirt swaying in the breeze.

This back view.

She was truly a woman of unparalleled beauty and talent.

Li Luo smiled and placed the empty glass on the waiter's tray. She quickly went to Xu Qing's side, and the two smiled at each other. Amid the host's shouts, they walked hand in hand onto the red carpet.

Be greeted by a frenzy of flashing lights and deafening screams from fans.

The premiere was held in a very grand ceremony.

"The Founding of a Republic," which brings together more than 170 stars, officially announced to the market that it was about to thunder into the market. The glamour and excitement of the ceremony need no further explanation.

No one doubts the film's impending box office success.

What everyone is discussing.

It will only be the magnitude of the victory achieved.

In the extremely brutal film market, the failures that are often overlooked are the truly despairing reality that most people have to experience, and they can only feel sad and heartbroken when no one cares about them.

Wu Jing was like that before.

The same applies to Yu Feihong today.

Push the door open.

The dimly lit bedroom was only illuminated by the faint glow of the television. On the screen, Crayon Shin-chan was showing off his butt to Kazama, and the light reflected off a handsome face.

No matter how hard Crayon Shin-chan tries.

They could never get even a hint of a smile on the other person's face.

Close the door.

Li Luo walked over casually.

He sat cross-legged on the floor with Fei Hong, picked up the half-empty Hennessy bottle, and couldn't help but grin as he looked at Crayon Shin-chan's funny face.

drink wine.

Then chew on some peanuts.

Laughter continued to erupt from the animated film.

Not long
A smile gradually appeared on Yu Feihong's face. She snatched the bottle and took a big gulp, then leaned lazily on Li Luo's shoulder.

Inside the quiet room.

Shin-chan is proudly performing the elephant dance.

The two people sat cross-legged in front of the TV, leaning on each other, watching the potato and laughing from time to time, shutting out all the noise and troubles from the world of light and shadow.

"Welcome to Movie Report."

"The highly anticipated patriotic film 'The Founding of a Republic' held a grand premiere ceremony last night at the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, with actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong in attendance."

"Among those attending the premiere were well-known actors such as Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Chen Daoming, and Li Luo."

The sound from the television on the wall caused passengers from all directions at Beijing Capital International Airport to stop and watch with curiosity and excitement as one celebrity after another appeared on the screen.

"Wow~"

"It has to be Brother Luo again!"

"So handsome, so cool, he's handsome just by standing there."

"Hmm."

"I wish I could meet him in person."

You're dreaming!

The girls, brimming with youthful energy, laughed and joked with each other before looking up at the news report on television with great interest.

The man standing next to him, wearing a mask and sunglasses, had a smile in his eyes.

Turn around.

Hold onto the suitcase.

Then, with another thunderous roar, it headed towards the other side of the ocean.
(End of this chapter)