Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 312 Favor
Although "Day by Day" was overshadowed by "Beijing Welcomes You" on the domestic charts.

But this did not stop "Fahrenheit Forever" from continuing to sell well in the market.

Especially Japan and South Korea.

The level of affection for Fahrenheit in these two markets is simply too high.

These two markets account for nearly half of Fahrenheit's total record sales for "Fahrenheit Forever".

The overwhelming popularity of Fahrenheit in these two places has made them incredibly popular, attracting a flood of advertisements and events.

Unfortunately, the Fahrenheit quartet is now history.

Finally, these activities were all split up and carried out by two smaller teams.

However, Wu Zhuo did not travel to Japan or South Korea to participate in the event.

Instead, he returned to the Painted Skin set on the 4th to continue filming.

The film is nearing completion and will be finished in just a few more days.

After filming, we can begin post-production work.

Once this is over, Wu Zhuo will have time to prepare his new album.

……

"Brother Yong, you actually believe that?"

"I just want to know the truth."

"The truth! Okay, I'll take you to see the truth you want."

In the quaint hall, the crew of "Painted Skin" was filming the scene where Pang Yong and Xia Bing discovered that Xiao Wei was a monster and told Wang Sheng the truth, but Wang Sheng didn't believe them.

This is one of the few ensemble scenes in the play.

Most of the main actors from the entire production crew were present.

Wu Zhuo, Wu Jing, Zhao Wei, and Sun Li were all present.

In front of the camera, after Wu Zhuo finished his lines, he led the group towards the backyard.

"Crack!"

Gordon Chan shouted, "This scene is OK, change scenes!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Zhuo and the other actors immediately relaxed and found their places to wait for the staff to set up the scene.

The next scene involves Pang Yong and Xia Bing questioning whether Xiao Wei is a monster, and Wang Sheng choosing to defend her, leading to a heated verbal conflict between them.

Wu Zhuo has quite a few lines in this scene.

Gordon Chan prefers to shoot scenes one segment at a time, so Ng Cheuk-yin had to memorize all the lines.

Congratulations! I heard you've been featured in Time magazine again.

Wu Zhuozheng was intently reading the script when someone sat down next to him.

It's Zhou Xun, who plays Xiao Wei.

To be honest, let's not worry about whether Zhou Xun will play younger characters in the future.

It's undeniable that Zhou Xun is quite suited to the delicate and charming role of Xiao Wei.

Wu Zhuo has worked with so many actors.

Even veteran actors are among them.

But none of these people gave him the same feeling of being a natural performer as Zhou Xun.

Especially her eyes.

At this moment, she was wearing Xiao Wei's costume, which made her look slightly weak. Combined with her eyes, she perfectly portrayed the image of a bewitching demon.

"It's not really me doing it; this time it's a group."

Wu Zhuo put down the script and replied modestly.

Just a few months later, yesterday, Wu Zhuo once again appeared on the cover of Time magazine.

However, this time it wasn't just him alone, but all four members of Fahrenheit together.

"A super group that shines across Asia, a miracle group that reached the peak in just two years after its debut—Fahrenheit."

This is the introduction of Fahrenheit on the cover of Time magazine.

This is also the first time a Chinese group has appeared on the cover of Time magazine.

Therefore, when the news came back, many celebrities in China were surprised and envious.

Especially for Wu Zhuo.

Just a few months ago, he appeared on the cover of Time magazine as a solo artist. Who would have thought that just three months later, he would become the cover figure of Time magazine as part of a group?

There are very few people like him in the entire history of Time magazine.

"You're being too modest. If I were to appear on the cover of Time magazine twice in a year like you, I'd be dreaming about it."

Zhou Xun looked on with envy.

Her career has actually been developing quite well in recent years.

Claimed to be the number one actress in mainland China.

In terms of acting skills and box office appeal, she ranks third among mainland Chinese actresses, after Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li. However, unlike Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li, who enjoy considerable international acclaim, her achievements are relatively less significant.

This can be seen from the works themselves.

Those two have now made their way into Hollywood, while she's stuck in the domestic scene.

"It's just good luck!"

Wu Zhuo smiled and didn't discuss the topic further.

Firstly, it's difficult for him to answer.

Secondly, his relationship with the two female leads in the production was not close enough for them to be able to talk about anything.

This is mainly because when the production team was first established, these two had considered ousting Wu Zhuo and having Chen Kun play Wang Sheng.

Although Wu Zhuo ultimately remained in the production team and had the most say among the actors.

But a grudge has already been formed.

Wu Zhuo isn't a masochist. It's impossible for him to become friends with those who have targeted him in the past.

Even though these two individuals currently wield considerable influence in China.

Especially Zhao Wei.

Zhao Wei is currently enjoying immense success.

Both "Red Cliff" and "Painted Skin" are currently the projects with the largest investment in China.

She was involved in both projects.

This isn't something you can get simply by having popularity.

Instead, it requires a lot of background and skill.

so what.

For Wu Zhuo, not wanting to get close to someone meant simply not wanting to get close to them.

"I heard you started a film and television company? Has the new project started yet?"

Zhou Xun may have realized that Wu Zhuo didn't want to talk to her anymore, or she may not have realized it.

She continued to chat with Wu Zhuo.

Wu Zhuo couldn't just show his thoughts on his face.

That was not in his interest.

"The company has been set up, and we should launch our first project in the second half of the year."

"Do you need my help?"

Zhou Xun spoke with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhuo couldn't help but glance at her.

In the entertainment industry, "helping out" usually refers to making a cameo appearance to help a film increase its influence and popularity.

"Thank you, Sister Xun, but I probably won't need it. My first film is just a trial run; I won't be making any big projects."

Wu Zhuo shook his head and rejected her suggestion.

In the entertainment industry, it's not easy to win favors.

If you accept a favor, you have to repay it.

Furthermore, you might have to bring something extra when returning it.

A typical example is Andy Lau.

Doesn't Andy Lau know that "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" is so bad?

I know, for a veteran actor who has been in this industry for many years.

He at least has a knack for scripts.

But why did he still accept the role after knowing it would be a bad movie?

It's simply a matter of repaying a favor.

The result?
This film became the worst film ever made in 2013.

The Tenth Screening Room described the film as follows: "The word 'bad movie' is no longer sufficient to vividly capture the myriad of feelings that welled up in my heart during the viewing process, including doubt, laughter, surprise, awkwardness, boredom, absurdity, wanting to curse, inexplicability, vulgarity, and a feeling of being scratched by a hundred claws."

Wu Zhuo doesn't want to be forced to act in similar terrible movies in the future because of personal favors.

Therefore, unless it is someone he truly approves of, he rarely accepts favors or help from others.

Moreover, he doesn't suffer from a lack of funding for filming like Wu Jing.

He still hopes to keep things separate, separating money from personal relationships.

Of course, Wu Zhuo wouldn't be that rigid.

In this circle, business dealings and personal relationships are unavoidable.

He will definitely get involved in it in the future.

Right now, he doesn't want to owe Zhou Xun a favor.

(End of this chapter)