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Chapter 49 Jiang Wen: "I'm going to sever all ties with Lu Chuan!"

At the beginning of the film, the audience was still discussing the plot in hushed tones during the breaks.

However, in an instant, the entire venue fell into complete silence!
Simply because the images on the screen brought an unimaginable shock!

In "Daydream," Leslie Cheung's character seems to transform into Spider-Man, leaping into a building about to explode and successfully rescuing the female lead's pet.

In the next scene, he becomes a snow mountain explorer, narrowly escaping a raging avalanche and successfully returning to the female lead's side.

Faced with his boss's ridicule, he fantasized about transforming into Superman, breaking through buildings, and engaging in a thrilling chase through the streets...

Every special effect is incredibly impactful, as if it's about to burst through the screen, delivering a truly stunning experience right before your eyes!
Tian Zhuangzhuang sat up straight, her fingers unconsciously gripping the armrest of the chair, a deep sense of astonishment on her face.

Han Sanping leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees, his bright eyes fixed on the screen, his Adam's apple bobbing as if he were swallowing the gasp of awe.

Zhang Huijun's eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze behind his glasses filled with shock. His lips unconsciously parted slightly, and his voice trembled.
"This...this special effects, this visuals, is this still a domestic film?"

It is no exaggeration to say that in his decades in the industry, he has never seen such a realistic and shocking scene in a domestic film!
The impact of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is completely different from that of "Hero".

The latter relies purely on large-scale scenes to create an overwhelming and magnificent atmosphere.

The former, on the other hand, uses meticulously crafted visuals and special effects to seamlessly blend fantastical imaginations with realistic scenes.

Every ray of light and shadow, every biological texture, seems to exist in reality, without the slightest cheap plastic feel.

This film is like a meticulously crafted work of art, completely shattering Zhang Huijun's outdated perceptions of Chinese films!

The video is still playing.

As Leslie Cheung sped along Iceland's Route 93 on his skateboard, the crowd gasped in amazement at the dreamlike polar scenery with its shifting light and shadow.
In the distance, the majestic glaciers refracted the sunlight, sparkling like diamonds, while the pristine sky and black sand beach complemented each other beautifully…

The wind howled, bringing with it the chill of the ice field. The shadows cast by the skateboard blended with the distant volcanoes and rocks, creating a stunning scene!

Zhang Huijun couldn't help but exclaim again, "This shot is really good! Who's the cameraman?"

Lu Rui explained in a low voice, "This part was filmed with the help of director Gu Changwei."

"Oh, it's Old Gu. No wonder."

Zhang Huijun understood instantly.

He, Gu Changwei, and Zhang Yimou were all old classmates, so he was naturally aware of how profound their photography skills were.

More than an hour later, the movie ended, and the story's message was conveyed.

Many people spend their entire lives searching for the missing negative number 25, only to realize at the end of their lives that what they have been searching for all along... is themselves!
Life itself is the most important meaning of living!
"Clap clap-"

Thunderous applause erupted in the screening room.

Everyone turned to look at Lü Rui, their eyes filled with shock and relief.

Zhang Huijun's voice trembled as he said, "This movie is simply an audiovisual feast! It has completely overturned the conventional thinking about Chinese commercial films..."

He couldn't find a single flaw in the special effects, cinematography, visuals, or story!
Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled smugly, looking at the stunned Zhang Huijun, as if she were seeing herself when she was amazed by "Mystic River".

"See? I told you he was very talented, didn't I? You didn't believe it before you came..."

"Now I believe it," Zhang Huijun exclaimed. "I mainly thought he was too young and didn't think he'd do well in commercial films, but I never expected the visual quality to rival Hollywood blockbusters! He's a force to be reckoned with!"

It's astonishing that a directing student could produce such a mature commercial film.

This is such a great honor for Beijing Film Academy!

After the screening, Han Sanping hurriedly left with the completed film, preparing to follow up on the review and screening process at the Venice Film Festival.

At this moment, Zhang Huijun, who had just left the house, grabbed Tian Zhuangzhuang and started talking about Lü Rui's next arrangements.

"This child will graduate next year?" Zhang Huijun's eyes were burning with curiosity.

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded: "Yes, time really flies."

"Does he have any plans to pursue graduate studies?"

"I haven't heard him mention it yet."

"Find an opportunity to talk to him! We at Beijing Film Academy must keep such a promising talent!" Zhang Huijun patted Tian Zhuangzhuang heavily on the shoulder.

The latter understood immediately and replied, "Understood, I'll arrange it."

With Lü Rui's current grades, being recommended for postgraduate studies is practically a done deal.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was thinking to himself that he would first send Jiang Wei to sound him out and find out his thoughts before making a decision.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, Lü Rui packed up his equipment and walked out of the screening room, only to find Liu Yifei still loitering at the door.

Upon seeing him come out, the girl's eyes immediately curved into crescents: "Senior, are you going back?"
Lü Rui nodded: "And you?"

"My mom had something come up and went to the company. She told me to go to the school library and wait for her."

"Didn't you know the library is closed during summer vacation?" Lu Rui was a little puzzled. How could this mother and daughter be so absent-minded?
"Oh no! What should we do?"

"Come on, I'll take you home."

Liu Yifei blinked, instinctively preparing to nod, but then felt it might be impolite: "No, thank you. You're so busy, I don't want to take up your time."

Lu Rui took out his car keys from his pocket: "The post-production of the movie is all done, there's nothing much to do now. I'm going out for lunch anyway, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's go together."

Hehe~ Thank you, senior~

Liu Yifei took out her phone, first informed her mother, and then turned and sat in the passenger seat.

As the owner of a film company, Lü Rui, who made money last year, didn't skimp on himself. When buying a house, he casually spent over 200 million yuan to get a Mercedes-Benz S600. He's certainly showing respect for his appearance; it's time to elevate his social standing.

On the way, Liu Xiaoli called to thank Lü Rui for taking her daughter to lunch and driving her home.

If it were anyone else, she would never allow her silly daughter to get too close to that person.

But Lü Rui was different.

He's reliable, has good character, is talented... his virtues are countless. If Liu Yifei could learn from him, that would be the best thing ever!

On the other hand, people like Lin Zhiying are not good enough. Although she is talented and her appearance is passable, her character is too bad.

He's already 30, and he still wants to pursue her daughter?
Isn't this just insane?

wrong!

That's absolutely insane!
……

After taking the underage girl out for lunch and dropping her off at home, Lü Rui drove back to a house his father had previously bought that was close to the Beijing Film Academy.

He opened the door to his study, turned on his computer, and began working on his new job.

The Pursuit of Happyness

Hitch

Next, he plans to translate both scripts into Chinese.

He will film the former as his graduation project.

As for the latter, let Zhao Peng take the lead.

"Even if I worked alone for another ten years, I still wouldn't be able to finish filming all these scripts."

Lu Rui moved the mouse, muttering to himself.

The "producer-centric system" I encountered while studying in Hollywood suddenly came to mind.

Having registered so many scripts and purchased so many copyrights, the next step will inevitably be to build one's own film and television matrix in the roles of investor, producer, and supervisor.

Why not start with "Hitch"?

Time flew by amidst the clatter of keyboard clicks.

On August 10, Han Sanping's phone call broke the silence in the study.

"The paperwork for 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' to be screened at the Venice Film Festival is all done. Do you want to come with me, or should I take full responsibility?"

The film was sent to the film festival primarily for copyright transactions; it is not eligible for awards.

Therefore, Lü Rui decisively said, "I won't go. You handle it and try to get a high price."

"Don't worry about that," Han Sanping said confidently. "I guarantee you won't be disappointed."

Five days later, Jackie Chan's "The Medallion" was officially released in Hong Kong, and it was reported in major news outlets.

Unfortunately, for some reason, this film was not released in mainland China.

Another week passed, and Jiang Wen returned.

The 9th Huabiao Awards are about to be held in the capital. Mysterious River has been nominated for several awards, and he and Lü Rui will have to attend together.

However, he brought back some new information this time.

"Lu Chuan's new film 'Kekexili' has wrapped up filming."

"And then?" Lu Rui asked, puzzled. Why bring up that guy all of a sudden?

In the car, Jiang Wen, his face dark, slammed his hand on the armrest of the seat: "Filming this kind of documentary subject takes years just for research! But he only spent a little over a year from the start of filming to the end. Who are you trying to fool?"

Lu Rui blinked and blurted out, "Either it's poorly made, or... plagiarism?!"

He vaguely remembered that after the film "Kekexili" was released in his previous life, it received good reviews, but it also became embroiled in lawsuits.

I didn't pay much attention at the time, but now that I think about it, this thing definitely copied it!
"Damn it, from now on, if anyone asks, I have to sever all ties with him! Otherwise, my reputation will be ruined by him." Jiang Wen couldn't hide his anger.

If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have made "The Missing Gun" in the first place.

If you don't handle it well, you could end up in a lot of trouble!

Fortunately, the Huabiao Awards results dampened his anger.

When he received the Best Actor award, his brow finally relaxed.

Lü Rui also had a good harvest.

A Huabiao Award for Best Director made him quite the center of attention that evening. (PS: A special mention goes to the Golden Rooster Awards—what a load of rubbish!)
At the same time, he also got to know many talented actors.

Li Youbin, Liu Peiqi, Lu Qi, Li Xuejian, Chen Daoming...

However, Lü Rui felt that none of these people seemed quite suitable to play the male lead in "The Pursuit of Happyness".

Either the image doesn't fit, or the temperament is off.

"Forget it, let's keep looking. If all else fails, we can hold a public audition event."

Lu Rui muttered to himself, pondering his next move and arrangements.

(End of this chapter)