Huayu has been doing one good deed a day since 2001

Chapter 291 Old Li Transforms into a Pioneer Leading the Way in a New Era

It was changed a few months ago.

Yang Mi's excitement, happiness, and enthusiasm stemmed from the fact that Mao Xiaotong had definitively confirmed Deng Chao's role as the female lead in his new drama.

They were so nervous and excited that they almost banged their heads against the wall or bumped into her.

What a huge emotional rollercoaster!

The secret from a few months ago would have made me so sour I'd drink a whole bowl of vinegar to vent my anger.

Things are different now, though.

Liu Shishi's directorial debut, the (You Are the Apple of My Eye) feature film project.

There's a 50% or higher chance that she'll be cast as the female lead.

The other competition doesn't come from within time itself, but from Guo Biting and Liu Xinyou outside of time.

Then there are ordinary actresses like Lin Yichen, Barbie Hsu, or Janine Chang.

Nicholas Tse, a pop star, was once a secret idol.

They were all using the princess's connections to compete for the leading male role in those years.

It's easy to imagine how much importance this mega-movie project has received from people in the industry.

What level should this movie be considered?

What were the box office predictions for those years? They probably wouldn't be half of what (Meet You) was.

Li Wenyu herself starred in "Meet You," which boosted her popularity through both her leading role and promotional tour.

With the added boost from book sales and Tong Liya's popularity, the total box office reached 5.59 million in mainland China and 6.77 million nationwide.

This is currently the pinnacle of romantic movies.

I feel like she's firmly established as the female lead in "You Are the Apple of My Eye," and I can expect the box office to reach 3 million in mainland China.

The national total is expected to exceed 4 million.

Because this was the female lead role that Lao Li originally gave to Liu Shishi, it wouldn't be too bad.

What level is this?

The delayed release of "Lucy" didn't significantly impact the overall box office revenue; it only grossed 4.92 million yuan in mainland China!
A romance movie can gross 400 million? That's incredible.

Dong Xuan, one of the "Four Dan Actresses," has starred in more than a dozen films, but only "Crazy Stone" grossed 3.75 million yuan in mainland China.

She made cameo appearances in films like John Wick, Lucy, and even minor characters.

This cannot be considered Dong Xuan's true achievements.

Putting aside the stone, Dong Xuan's best record is 2.27 million RMB in mainland China (Huo Yuanjia).

Jiang Shuying, one of the eight beauties, has a best record of 2.87 million RMB in mainland China from the dating show "If You Are the One".

Huang Shengyi also rose to prominence and secured her position among the Eight Beauties by taking advantage of her role in "Kung Fu Hustle 2".

The secret is that I'm no longer envious of Mao Xiaotong.

She only wanted to secure the leading role in "You Are the Apple of My Eye" and then have other representative works.

She's definitely going to die sitting on the Eight Beauties.

With this big secret, I can rest assured and confirm my status as a second-tier leading lady.

This isn't just about saving face; it's about wealth and fame.

Liu Tao's performance in "The Legend of the White Snake" grossed 3.68 million yuan in mainland China, and his film salary and endorsement fees increased tenfold.

If Yang Mi were to star in "Those Years" and become a huge hit, her current per-episode TV drama salary could increase to four or five hundred thousand yuan per episode.

Advertising endorsements can increase from hundreds of thousands to three million a year.

In the mid-00s, how many people would risk committing crimes for a few million?
For Big Secret now, those projects from years ago are the standard by which she can reach the other side in the near future.

Therefore, she no longer cared about or bothered to put effort into filming Itazura na Kiss 2.

The production team gave her a break, and they didn't care if the production was delayed; the longer it dragged on, the better.

Of course, Yang Mi wouldn't be foolish like Yuan Guiji, who, after becoming famous, took on multiple film sets at the same time to earn more money, only to be criticized and blacklisted by directors for filming multiple projects simultaneously.

The original trajectory was a legacy of history, and the bad habits have been passed down.

Starting in the 1980s, popular idol stars would film several movies at the same time.

I spent a day and a night visiting several different film crews.

For people like Andy Lau, many times, in addition to making money, there are also factors that are beyond their control.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry has successfully exported this style of entertainment to the mainland entertainment industry, which is why more and more people are doing it this way.

This was the norm in the industry until the 20s.

However, in this world, starting from 01, Yang Mi was a project that required several months of preparation before it had a chance to start filming.

You've prepared for so long, and if you don't pass, you'll be eliminated.

This is how the Time System has always operated.

From the most popular Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao to the leading actresses He Qing and Jiang Qinqin, it's all the same.

Neither Tong Liya nor Liu Shishi has a history of filming multiple projects simultaneously.

A cameo appearance doesn't count as filming multiple projects at once.

Seize the truly right, high-potential projects, and one hit can multiply your film salary, advertising endorsements, and other benefits several times over.

Including a tenfold increase.

This is currently the most recognized and sought-after mainstream path in the Chinese-language entertainment industry.

Yang Mi's mindset naturally took this form.

The biggest leader, Li Wenyu, is going to direct and star in "Dearest" again.

Old Li is still on the 06 Forbes list of the world's richest people, the list with Bill Gates on the top spot.

Eleventh in the world, Cucumber Old Man is tenth.

Who would question the standards that Lao Li sets for the industry?
Anyone who stands up to question this will be attacked by countless people in the industry and be labeled as brain-dead.

Even if the It Started With a Kiss 2 production team slacks off for months, Yang Mi doesn't care.

Zheng Yuanchang, a fellow cast member.

Then there were Wang Dongcheng and others, and not one of them objected.

Which of these Taiwanese actors didn't dream of playing roles from those years?
The mastermind behind it all? Don't be ridiculous.

In the global entertainment industry, countless directors would be incredibly envious of Ning Hao and Xiao Yang.

Those guys have made a fortune and received huge bonuses time and time again.

He has now been nominated for Best Director at the Golden Globe Awards for Television Movies for two consecutive years.

Nominated for Best Director at the Oscars?
Many directors would risk five years of their lives for a single nomination.

Aside from the investors and production company of It Started With a Kiss 2, who felt that the production team was wrong to slack off.

The whole team hopes that Yang Mi can gain more favor and friendship with Liu Shishi.

It involves many departments such as lighting, props, and photography. If they could get in during the filming of "Those Years," it would be a glorious resume.

An insider.

You were involved in the behind-the-scenes work of producing (Hero) (Kung Fu).

Is it the same as your involvement in (The Secret of the Fuchun Mountains) and (Dream Chasing in the Entertainment Industry)?
After realizing what was happening, Yang Mi pulled Mao Xiaotong along as they walked, saying, "Xiaotong, you're practically the envy of all the girls at Beijing Film Academy."

"I've been drooling over being personally instructed one-on-one by Senior Brother Li for several months."

"Did your senior give you any pointers on kissing scenes? What was it like?"

From the first time Liu Shishi called Mao Xiaotong away from the dormitory.

Some things are not secrets, and there is no need to keep them secret.

Mao Xiaotong's 20-year contract has brought her personal guidance from Lao Li, as well as opportunities to star in major dramas and high-quality films.

It's now in Fat Bing's or the Secretariat's email address.

It received numerous applications from college students and unknown individuals seeking 30- or 50-year contracts.

That's just how unscientific it is.

No, this is actually quite scientific.

Mao Xiaotong shook her head and explained, "How could that be? I don't have that kind of luck."

She really doesn't know.

Moreover, at this stage, Mao Xiaotong is being trained by Lao Li in various ways and methods.

This includes writing a diary to enhance the experience of life's many flavors, such as sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty.

It's already a major outbreak in her dorm.

The teachers at Beijing Film Academy had already given their evaluations: among the many men and women in the 05 class, Mao Xiaotong was at least the strongest and most outstanding performer among the girls.

Their acting skills were all rated 68/100.

Many undergraduate graduates can't reach this level of skill even after running laps for several years.

As for kissing scenes, she would like to, but dares not submit an application.

Yang Mi looked left and right but couldn't find any flaws. She exclaimed, "I've heard Shishi brag before. Senior Brother's teaching ability is definitely the best in all of humanity."

"I'm curious too."

"Even if you don't become one of the boss's wives in the future, you might have a chance to become a techie with your resume."

"The global rich list ranks from the US and Mexico to Sweden, France, and the White Elephant." "Brother Li is eleventh globally!!"

As she spoke, Yang Mi started drooling again.

She no longer needs to eat wontons with a mouthful of vinegar and a mouthful of chili oil.

It's simple curiosity that kills people.

Moreover, Lao Li's various identities and auras combined create a buff that's practically cheating.

Those halos could suffocate people, including those who ascended to the top of their heads.

Mao Xiaotong also knows that he shouldn't force himself to add scenes when he shouldn't be acting, as that would only create a major flaw.

She also remarked, "I understand everything you're saying, even if my senior and my ideal type are worlds apart on some point."

"Any learning opportunity you have will definitely be the most memorable and cherished experience of your life."

"But I don't have that kind of luck."

Yang Mi's acting and her genuine emotional expression are tightly intertwined, creating a complex web of emotions.

After chatting for a few more minutes, she urged, "After you call your aunt to share the good news, let's go to (my daughter's) film set to flatter her and listen to Sister Shi brag?"

"Based on my values, I'm 99% certain she's just bragging, but I still want to hear it."

Mao Xiaotong readily agreed, but secretly wished she could strangle the top secretary.

If they stay in the office and chat about cooking, Li, her senior colleague, might start to respect her. That would be an opportunity.

Unfortunately, it was all messed up by the big secret.

She is now acting out of pure gratitude.

It was just a test of a teacher-student relationship that would inevitably dissipate after a while.

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A few days passed in a flash.

January 10th, not far from the twelfth lunar month of 2006.

Jackie Chan, along with his son, met up with Jiang Shuying, Wang Kai, Chen Kun, and others on the first floor of the Media Building early in the morning.

The crowd chatted in the lobby for a while before some of them were about to head to the underground cafeteria.

Jackie Chan then laughed and said, "Over there? Those energetic young men have a very special aura."

He's here today to discuss the release date and promotional campaign for the film "Chinese Zodiac".

Filming wrapped up a few months ago, and post-production special effects took several more months to complete. Jackie Chan also spent a lot of time visiting special effects production companies.

As of today, (Slumdog Millionaire) has been showing in the United States for nearly a month, accumulating a total box office of $1.18 billion.

In mainland China, the third week saw 1.19 million RMB, bringing the cumulative total to 2.85 million RMB.

On the contrary, the box office performance of Hong Kong Harbour Bay continued to decline sharply, with last week's box office of 980 million and the total cumulative box office of 6200 million.

This is equivalent to 3.47 million people nationwide.

That's very powerful; it's basically enough to easily break 400 million and reach 500 million.

Converted to US dollars, it's over 5000 million US dollars.

In this new big release period, the major projects that Time has invested in are performing so strongly.

Jackie Chan felt this was the first time he had been so excited since the millennium.

(The Twelve Zodiac Animals) is also one of the projects that Time has invested in.

The further he went, the more his insightful judgment was proven to be incredibly valuable.

Coming to do business, giving reports, and meeting and chatting with the main team of the Twelve Zodiacs is just basic stuff.

For example, Wang Kai chatted with him for a while before heading off to the set of "The Warlords" to continue filming.

Others with business to attend to will also be busy.

Jackie Chan is currently in the Curiosity Hall rest area, where a dozen or so young men are sitting as still as pines, not making a sound or talking.

They were all in their early twenties.

Out of curiosity, Wang Kai scratched his head and said, "The crew of the Assassination of Ma had soldiers who helped with the large-scale war scenes, so it felt like the same thing."

"But these guys probably have a more imposing presence than several versions of the previous ones."

"Is the company planning another blockbuster?"

Jackie Chan was speechless and lost his curiosity.

After a few more jokes, they went to have breakfast, and those who needed to go out to work followed the crowd.

For ordinary people, including Jiang Shuying, this is considered a relatively close relationship.

No one knew that in less than ten minutes, more than a dozen soldiers were invited up to the 15th floor.

Old Li, dressed in a formal suit, greeted everyone with a smile, shook hands, and walked towards the elevator. "You could have just gone directly to the Qianli headquarters back then."

"Let's work together now, and I'll play the role of teacher for a few days."

This is, after all, the first large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle system and the first modern industrial system at the level of the Black Star.

It was named the Time Type 92 Thousand Miles 1.1 prototype.

A few days after the prototype of the aircraft's internal industrial components was born, the perfect integration of these components created the prototype.

We also need to learn new teaching methods and firing experience processes.

These dozen or so people who were sent here for training after negotiations were all former top shooters.

It is definitely several levels above the original A-Zu and A-Le in the (King of Guns) series.

As for the regular media department operations?
It's been handed over to Ah Xin and Da Meiyuan for safekeeping.

Ah Xin's cameo role in (Gone Girl) has ended; she flew back as soon as filming wrapped.

Li Jiaxin was, after all, just a supporting character.

Her and Da Meiyuan's management skills are far inferior to Pang Bing's, mainly because they lack the motivation to learn.

However, when paired with a female secretary who graduated from a top university, Ma Hu can manage.

after a while.

The underground firing range of Senribu.

A dozen or so sharpshooters sat in front of desks and laptops, being instructed to learn shooting, but their performance was poor from the start.

But their learning abilities are all outstanding.

In just a few days, more than a dozen prototype test units have been produced.

It's a training drone.

Lei Zi, wearing headphones, walked up to Lao Li and asked, "Mr. Li, I'm not going to become a coach someday, am I?"

The Entrepreneurship and Struggle channel has undergone tremendous changes.

But after Lao Li left on the 5th, Lei Zi also practiced operating the drone skillfully.

Even a man would find it hard to suppress his liking for this thing.

After a few days, he was the one who wasted the most blank rounds.

Old Li chuckled and patted Lei Zi on the shoulder, "We're barely at the beginning of a new era, we're the pioneers."

"You've wasted so many blank rounds, it's perfectly normal for you to take on a coaching role for a while."

Now it's about the integration of drones with the Black Star and AK modern industrial systems.

The future lies in the large-scale industrial integration of robotic dogs.

We proceeded step by step, with the continued advancement and exploration of various radio technologies.

In the future, DJI will have a remote control range of up to 10 kilometers and a maximum one-way non-return range of 36.2 kilometers.

One can imagine how novel this pioneering work of a new era was.

Lei looked at the dozen or so young men studying diligently and said, "I never dreamed that I would have this kind of coaching experience in my middle age."

"By the way, there are some groups, construction sites, or industrial parks around the Qianli headquarters."

"The owners have changed again."

The area near the headquarters of Time Travel has seen more than one change of owners.

Various vehicles and people, both overt and covert, are on guard or patrol, and none of them are on the whitelist.

Ordinary tourists do not easily enter this area.

Mapping technology is being modified.

The birth of the latest generation of experimental prototypes marks the beginning of a new era.

At least according to scientific predictions, in the next ten years, a group of young men will be sitting several kilometers away, controlling small drones to launch rescue operations, stop crimes, and so on.

It's still controlled by a mobile smartphone!

It will leave countless criminals or other targets of this era completely bewildered.

They were attacked by a lower dimension.

You may be controlling a hostage in a sealed setting; be wary of any human targets that come into your line of sight.

But increasingly silent drones can suddenly appear from windows or other places.

It can also be equipped with a muffler.

(End of this chapter)