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Around 9 a.m. on June 5.

After having coffee with her mother, Liu Yifei returned to the ninth floor of the Media Building.

As soon as I got near my office, I saw Yang Mi chatting with Jiang Yiyan.

Before Liu Yifei could say anything, Yang Mi's eyes lit up, and she left Jiang Yiyan behind to come over, "Qianqian, you're back? You've gotten even more beautiful in just a few days."

Are you available on your schedule lately?

"Tangren's (Chinese Paladin 3) is still missing a beautiful actress, do you want to give it a try?"

Liu Yifei, “…”

Jiang Yiyan winked at Xiao Liu from behind, her face showing a tense expression.

Liu Yifei quickly gave a polite smile, "No need, Sister Mi, I'm focusing on preparing for the competition and practicing my moves right now."

Even if I fail to win the election for the Chinese Zodiac, I can still strive for the supporting role in (John Wick 3).

She didn't expect Yang Mi to be waiting for her there.

For the sake of Chinese Paladin 3?
She vaguely remembered hearing that there were three beautiful female characters in Chinese Paladin 3, number one, two, and three.

Yang Mi is the female lead, and Guo Biting is the second female lead?

Even if the third female lead role is still vacant, Liu Yifei has no interest.

She was the female lead in Chinese Paladin 1, even though the financial backing isn't what it used to be and her sugar daddy can't support her anymore.

In this clean and bright space of time, there are opportunities to hone and improve oneself with peace of mind.

Wouldn't it be better if she just stuck to her action heroine path?
Now that Da Meiyuan has successfully ascended to heaven, who doesn't know that she was once an artistic goddess?

I started practicing Baguazhang and Xingyiquan in October 2002.

I practiced until November 2004 before finally turning on the machine (Fast & Furious 1).

Liu Yifei has just turned 19, so there's no rush.

Before the Cyclone series, Da Meiyuan was a female villain in (Extreme Job).

She's convinced that she doesn't have much talent for acting.

Even when performing action scenes, their moves can still be outstanding.

Compared to those other characters, the third female lead in Chinese Paladin 3 held no appeal for her whatsoever.

After all, this is Liu Yifei after (The Powder Metal), (Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils), (Chinese Paladin 1), and (The Return of the Condor Heroes).

Yang Mi, “…”

The big secret agent paused for a few seconds, then started to deceive again, trying to drag Xiao Liu into the mess.

Just like Liu Shishi complained about her last time, even if Blake didn't fight against time, the eight beauties.

If Liu Yifei, the second female lead in the "Twelve Zodiacs" series, performs brilliantly, she might just overtake her.

She felt that if she tricked Liu Yifei into playing a supporting role for her, it would be less likely to be criticized.

Why don't you focus on playing the lead female role in the Twelve Zodiacs series?
Several people have been vying for this lead role for a long time.

The project was first finalized on October 17th last year, and it's been almost four months now.

Yang Mi vowed to learn a foreign language and work hard for a while before trying to catch up with Jiang Shuying and Tang Wei's progress.

She discovered that she was no match for those two when it came to language skills.

And even acting skills can't compete!

So this is still in the preparation stage.

The top secretaries were embarrassed to discover that their chances of winning over Jiang Shuying were less than 30%.

The probability of her surpassing Tang Wei is no more than 50%, even considering that Tang Wei is less famous and not as pretty as her.

This is why the big secret agent came to fool Xiao Liu.

My progress is limited, so if I can bring my strong competitors down to below me, that would be a good thing.

He fooled Liu Yifei for a while in the corridor.

They even followed him into Xiao Liu's office to continue their deception.

It's past ten o'clock.

Yang Mi appeared cheerful on the surface, but secretly left feeling very depressed.

Jiang Yiyan sipped her tea and complained, "What's wrong with this woman? Is she trying to undermine your status?"

"But I feel that within the flow of time, big names and small names are completely meaningless for a time."

"Just like Sister Qinqin, who had been struggling for many years, she became a sensation with one drama (The Temptation of Going Home)."

The Temptation to Go Home has aired 70 episodes since its first run!

This outrageously melodramatic and tragic love story previously achieved a peak viewership rating of over 35%.

Conversely, the critically acclaimed and legendary TV series "My Own Swordsman" only achieved a peak viewership rating of 15%.

The difference between the two is enormous.

The original version of "My Own Swordsman" barely reached 10%, which is not as good as the king of dramas like "Chinese Paladin 1" and "Bright Sword".

This 15% figure was driven by the popularity Tong Liya gained from (The Squid Game).

Jiang Qinqin achieved legendary status among actresses in their 30s with just one film.

She received offers from outside, with TV drama salaries set at 40 yuan per episode.

It couldn't be redder.

This is the first time in over a decade that Sister Qinqin has become so incredibly famous.

Needless to say, Zeng Li, Ling Xiaosu, and others are also included.

Let's recount all of Jiang Qinqin's previous major dramas and movies.

There is indeed a widespread mentality within the company that people don't care about their current status or position.

If you're capable enough, and you encounter a suitable project, one is enough.

Liu Yifei was also a little confused, but she nodded and said, "I don't understand either, but I'm determined to do one thing: practice kung fu."

"If I can't make it into the twelve zodiac signs, I'll wait for Fast & Furious 3 or Fast & Furious 4."

"Or maybe Stephen Chow's (The Little Man) will get a sequel in the future."

"If I can achieve Sister Yuanyuan's level, I'll have a chance, right?"

"This is easier to achieve than having me slowly improve my acting skills."

She knows her acting skills are lacking, and she's not a natural talent.

Then you should focus on leveraging your strengths.

Jiang Yiyan took another sip of tea and nodded, "I have nothing to say and no way to refute it."

"Our company has too many good projects; we don't lack opportunities, we just lack the capability."

At this point, she took out another piece of paper from her pocket.

(Small People), (John Wick 3), (Chinese Zodiac).

(The Wolf of Wall Street), (Crazy Racer), (Ted), (The Hangover 2).

"Six of these seven films were made after the beginning of 06, not counting those currently showing in theaters; they were all film projects in the planning or production stages."

"The Wolf of Wall Street is waiting to be released in mainland China and become a box office hit. It has already grossed $1.1 million in the United States."

"And Megan has a musical film, right? And Sister Tong has a romance movie, right?"

"Sister Tong switched to studying directing for that romance movie almost a year and a half ago."

"There are tons of TV dramas too..."

As Jiang Yiyan spoke, she pointed to the list of TV dramas on the paper.

(The Legend of the Blue Sea), (Descendants of the Sun).

How I Met Your Mother Season 2 (2 Broke Girls Season 2) (Breaking Bad Season 2) (The Big Bang Theory Season 3)

Then (Soldiers' Assault).

These piles of things, all from within the company or through collaborations, hold countless opportunities.
Liu Yifei smiled so hard her teeth were showing. "You investigated so thoroughly? There were so many opportunities in 06, so I'm even more convinced that as long as I keep practicing hard, I'll eventually make it."

…………

a new day.

Li Wenyu met Zhang Guorong and Zhou Xingchi at nine o'clock in the morning.

After a few polite exchanges, Lao Li smiled and said, "The main cast (of minor characters) has been decided. There are only some peripheral roles left, so we can let some newcomers give it a try."

"Brother Rong, Ah Xing, you two will come with me for the interview later."

From the end of October last year until now, this nobody has been preparing for more than three months.

This period was not only a preparation period for Stephen Chow to practice new-style fighting moves and firearms.

Zhang Guorong was also traveling around the peninsula and Hong Kong Island.

The director's preparation period involves preparing various props, selecting locations, modifying buildings, contacting advertisers, and so on.

In the movie "Little People," Stephen Chow's family of five includes the wife, He Qing.

Sister He finished filming (Teddy Bear) a long time ago, and is just waiting to see Teddy Bear take over the world during the summer season.

Filming for the ordinary people will begin in early February, so it's going quickly. It can also be done during the summer movie season, leveraging He Qing's promotional efforts.

My 18-year-old son chose Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao joined the cast of "Goblin" in late February 2004 to play the emperor of the late Tang Dynasty more than 1000 years ago.

It is the younger version of Jin Dong's character's past life.

At that time, Chen Xiao had already attended a training course during high school and had practical experience with ghosts and monsters.

Then in 05, I entered the Beijing Film Academy as a freshman.

The youngest daughter is still dating Guan Xiaotong.

The role of Stephen Chow's father was played by Yuen Wah, who played an older version of the character and was also a killer.

Zou Zhaolong, the godfather of island nation organizations on the peninsula.

This version of Zou Zhaolong isn't particularly strong in combat, but his marksmanship and gunfight skills are still quite good.

After a few lighthearted words, we waited for Lao Li to make the call.

Liu Yifei and Wang Zixuan came in quickly.

Old Li nodded and said, "You all follow the path of kung fu girls. When you start filming John Wick 3 or John Wick 4, you might make cameo appearances as female assassins."

"The biggest trigger for the male protagonist's outburst in (minor characters) now."

"It was just a story of heroism on a bus, when a bunch of hooligans from an archipelago tried to harass a girl on the bus."

“Each of you perform a fighting move, including a dramatic scene, to give it a try.”

"The movie is set earlier than the timeline of John Wick 1. After experiencing this bus scare, he then works hard to improve himself in the (John Wick) world and becomes a villain's henchman later on. The logic is okay."

The interaction within the cinematic universe has been established.

Of course, Lao Li is willing to give hardworking young people a chance.

Liu Yifei and Wang Zixuan both nodded their thanks excitedly, each one seemingly on the verge of tears.

The main issue is that in such a large project, even for a minor supporting role, what kind of opportunities and resources are available?
Old Li, that senior brother, is really something!

I forced myself to suppress all my turbulent emotions.

Then, Liu Yifei took the lead, performing a set of new-style action gunfight routines without props, including gun handling, movement, and shooting.

Wang Zixuan followed closely behind.

……

Twenty minutes later.

After the performance, Lao Li looked at Stephen Chow.

The man took a sip of tea and smiled, “Yifei’s movements are good, her practice is very smooth, and her acting is even better, it’s just that her kung fu foundation is a bit lacking.”

"It's not a big problem."

It's not that Stephen Chow is biased towards anyone.

Judging by the results alone, Liu Yifei's gunfight action and movement are now not only cooler and more realistic, but also sharper and more sleek.

Her acting in dramatic scenes is also superior to Wang Zixuan's.

In any case, Liu Yifei is a senior this year and will graduate with her bachelor's degree this summer.

After years of honing her skills in various production teams, her dramatic acting skills are not exactly superb or outstanding.

However, it can guarantee a basic level of competence and prevent the audience from being pulled out of the story.

Wang Zixuan had just finished her sophomore year of college during the summer vacation and hadn't yet experienced a real film crew.

Wang Zixuan has a significant advantage in terms of skill level in Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and other martial arts styles.

The question is, is she the bus girl among ordinary people? In this story, she only needs to showcase her acting skills.

Panic and fear caused by being harassed by thugs forced the bus to stop, and all passengers, including the driver, were forced off the bus.

A bunch of drunk scumbags are about to cause trouble.

Then the male protagonist, acting heroically, escorts her off the car and helps her escape.

Old Li laughed and said, "Alright, we'll go with Xiao Liu for the bus girl role. You guys go ahead and get busy."

Liu Yifei was so excited that she repeatedly expressed her gratitude, and Wang Zixuan did the same.

Old Li waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.

Old Li laughed again, "Brother Rong, how about you make a cameo appearance? Play a special agent who braves gunfire to clean up corrupt officials and other criminals for the Korean Peninsula authorities."

"The protagonist was so envious of a colleague who had embezzled $3 million of public funds and only wanted to live a peaceful 9-to-5 life with his family of four that he chose to retire."

"This family consists of four people: a man, a woman, and two daughters."

Zhang Guorong laughed and said, "Sure, I can make a cameo appearance for a minute or two, no big deal."

If he promotes (a minor character) again and goes on to hold another concert, it wouldn't be too much of a rip-off for his fans.

Old Li nodded and continued brewing Kung Fu tea, "For my two daughters, I'll use Li Qin and Bai Lu."

You can just pick any mother character.

This is a timeless version of dazzling stars.

This is also an Easter egg for the Speed ​​series.

During their early, less-than-ideal period, Li Qin and Bai Lu were still young.

In the future, she might just be able to stand in the Speed ​​series as an adult, just like Liu Yifei.

Playing a supporting role to the beautiful Yuan.

Bai Lu was still too young, but Li Qin was already 16 years old.

Even the newly recruited pair of petty thieves who break into the protagonist's house at the beginning, using a broken gun without bullets to scare people into committing robbery.

Also starring Zhang Jin and Cai Shaofen, they were extremely poor and had a seriously ill child who needed oxygen from infancy.

Left with no other choice, a couple from the lower class broke into a house to steal.

The motivation for the robbery was still to pay for the child's medical treatment.

Today, February 6th, marks the beginning of the ninth day of the first lunar month.

(The Little Guy) can officially start now!

…………

2:00 AM on February 13th.

Old Li was jogging on the streets of Beijing while wearing a mask.

Li Jiaxin, who had run another half marathon with him, stopped and grabbed a bottle of mineral water from Liu Shishi, who was following behind on an electric bike, and drank it all.

Ah Xin complained, "Shi Shi, why are you riding an electric bike? Life is about movement!"

Liu Shishi looked adorably silly and said, "I exercise indoors every day, just as much as you do, Sister Xin."

"You ran the Superbody roadshow for more than ten days in a row, and you can still run a marathon after the ups and downs. That's amazing."

"So you've eaten more salt than I've eaten rice??"

Li Jiaxin was instantly flustered.

She suspected that Liu Shishi was subtly dissing her.

It's already February 13th, and the new awards season is starting.

Liu Shishi won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film for her television movie, a title she has now secured.

Just over ten days ago, it was announced that (The Hearing Girl) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

This also led to Jianting's entry into the Hong Kong Film Awards.

There are a whole host of awards, including Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and so on.

It's almost like they've booked the whole place!
Nominations for Kung Fu Hustle 2, Hero 2, and John Wick 2 were not as many as for hearing girls.

She's about to become a legendary surfer at just 19.

Of course, at this stage, in the entire Chinese-language entertainment industry, Fan Bingbing and Li Jiaxin are still the most popular.

Just over two hours ago it was the night of the Lantern Festival.

The total box office revenue for (Lucy) after 15 days of release in mainland China? The figures for the Lantern Festival were not yet available.

But in the first fourteen days alone, it was already 2.62 million.

Hong Kong's Harbour Bay accumulated HK$8900 million, while South Korea's totaled HK$1.53 million.

This is equivalent to 5.1 million RMB between China and South Korea.

The Lucy has gone on a killing spree!!
This is $6400 million in 14 days between China and South Korea, which would be considered a blockbuster A-list production in the US market.

The film's special effects, which cost over ten million US dollars, are already starting to break even.

As for whether one can still run a marathon after 14 days of daily roadshows?
Ah Xin said it was all Li Wenyu's fault.

She really believed Old Li's lies back then.

Only then will they believe they have a special constitution that allows them to defy aging and stay young forever.

After all, it's been almost four years since we met and knew each other well but not really each other.

Liu Shishi, who has been on the train for less than a year, seems to have made a huge difference.

(End of this chapter)