I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 190: If I were Li Xiaoyao, I wouldn’t have any hesitation

Originally, Wang Fengsheng just wanted to see what Li Xuan’s current condition was like.

To be honest, pressure can also be the straw that breaks a person's talent and spirit. Especially when Li Xuan seems to be a bit immersed in it, his mental state will not be so good.

Wang Fengsheng also felt a little guilty. Now that he was being used as a target by the Beijing circle, he was still giving him a "punishment". Would it be unkind to his mental state?

Having him play Fahai in "Legend of the White Snake" is essentially a waste of time, although if he plays it well it will benefit his career and add to his resume.
But if you can't control it, then it will really become a [punishment] and you will waste your time and not get any money.

There is oppression from all sides in the Beijing circle, as well as punishment from the school.

For a student, the pressure must be huge!
Wang Fengsheng could imagine it all.

Depression, anxiety, irritability, these factors that will affect his growth will come to him. I originally wanted to talk to him and give him psychological counseling, but I ended up seeing such an enchanting talent and temperament.

Wow, it turns out that I’m the one who needs psychological counseling - Wang Jinsong is visibly a little autistic.

This talent is fucking unheard of and unseen.

Even in the 96th grade, which is known as the strongest star class, there is no such monster who can do such nonsense.
But this second-level player did it.
It's smooth and ridiculous.

"Your behavior is very similar to a game I played." Chen Bing said at this time.

"You're still playing games."

Although Wang Fengsheng is quite open-minded in the entertainment industry, he regards games as a scourge.

"Why can't we have fun with this? This is just like the work we film; it's all entertainment. Oh, come on, let's not get too far off topic. I just want to say that Xiao Li's behavior right now is very similar to what I've seen in games."

"What behavior?"

"Cheating behavior."

Oops, you discovered the truth.
At this moment, Li Xuan silently complained, does this mean that Chen Bing has discovered the truth to some extent?

Of course, Chen Bing was just making an analogy, or even just expressing his feelings.

This evil talent is like cheating.

"Actually, I just had some realization, it's not an exaggeration."

"Okay, now looking at your condition, it should be considered pretty good."

Wang Fengsheng's situation was a bit complicated at this time.

After filming this scene, I suddenly had some realization, and I said you are not a monster!

"I have something to arrange for you."

"If there's something you can arrange, please don't arrange free work for me anymore."

You are thinking about this, right?
"The Legend of the White Snake is nominally a punishment for you, but it's actually an opportunity. However, asking you to work for free is a bit too much. So, let's do this. I'll waive all your filming fees this year. How about that? That should be fine, right?"

"The principal is so righteous! I have no choice but to do my duty! I will definitely not bring shame to our Beijing Film Academy."

"You kid."

At this time, the president of Beijing Film Academy was a little bit at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

This guy really won't release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.

"You don't have any other dramas to shoot this year except for Legend of the White Snake, right? You won't be retiring for long because the schedule for this drama isn't long either. Next, you can cooperate with the activities of the junior senior. Is that okay?"

"Who is the junior?"

"Huang Shengyi."

"Oh~"

The one who filmed Kung Fu with me.

A junior star girl.

In a word, there is more than just Li Xuan who is a genius in such a big school like Beijing Film Academy.

Huang Shengyi and Jiang Xin are juniors.

After graduation, Ling Xiao and his group were all outstanding talents of Beijing Film Academy.

Even now, there is a strong college student named Jia Nailü who went to film "The Little Fish and the Flowerless" in his freshman year and is beginning to emerge.

The strength of Beijing Film Academy lies in its system, which can cultivate outstanding talents and screen qualified talents to enter the school. Even those who join the team with resources are not weak.

Strength is the foundation, at least in this era, it is absolutely the foundation
Li Xuan is just one of them—albeit the most outstanding and eccentric one.
Wang Fengsheng still feels that he cannot clearly see Li Xuan's true strength.

Xu Xiang said that he had feelings for Zhao Yanzi, but he didn't feel that way at first.

Now, it seems that I have to feel that at least, the feeling, the shadow, exists.

"It's not that you're cooperating with her in the event, it's that you two are doing the event. It's a round of interviews arranged by her family. They're going to use the pre-release of 'Kung Fu' to generate some buzz. We at Beijing Film Academy will also arrange for the interviews."

This can also be considered as an opportunity for Beijing Film Academy to show its face.

Li Xuan also agreed.

Calculating the time, it’s almost time for the movie war.

Next is to rest, take a walk around "Legend of White Snake", and then wait for the new year's movie wars.

At this time, Huang Shengyi was talking to her parents on the phone. During the call, she also talked about the upcoming arrangements, such as the warm-up and interviews she would accept, which was more related to the popularity of her debut.

This time, "Kung Fu" can be regarded as her official debut work, and "Star Apple Paradise" can only be regarded as a test of the waters.

Said on the other end of the phone.

"It's a shame we still can't invite Stephen Chow. If he could personally invite you to the premiere, your debut would be unmatched. What a shame."

Huang Shengyi was speechless. With Zhou Xingxing's strange personality, why would he invite her to the premiere? How could such a thing happen?

"Mom, I understand. Actually, there's no need for that."

"Why not? You're going to join Xinghui Entertainment next."

"how to say"

Huang Shengyi was a bit conflicted at this point. It was true that her parents' resources and connections had helped her sign up to Star Entertainment so early on, tying her to Stephen Chow's ship—but now she seemed to understand a little: was this what she wanted? Did she really want to be tied to Star Entertainment and Stephen Chow's ship?

The answer doesn't seem obvious, or perhaps Xinghui Entertainment doesn't seem to be a very good place.

In fact, Huang Shengyi learned a lot after arriving in Peking.

Or in other words, I have gained a lot of knowledge and learned a lot of things that I would never know in the Demon City.

For example, Zhou Xingxing, who has reached the pinnacle of fame and glory among actors, is actually like a grasshopper on the hot pan, with oil boiling on the fire. She wants to go solo, but she can't do it alone, just like "Kung Fu". In fact, there is no support point, and this support point is the enterprise, the circle, and the big bosses.

The Hong Kong circle, mainly composed of the Heung Family Emperor Entertainment Group and others, does not like Stephen Chow - as an actor, he still represents the Hong Kong circle, but as a producer, he represents himself.

He is a lone wolf, a fierce and powerful lone wolf.

But a lone wolf is still a lone wolf.

What would the scene be like if the circle surrounded and killed him?
The most important thing for us in the entertainment industry is to stay in this circle before we are qualified to talk about other things.
Those who are involved in the circle are separated from those who are separated from the circle.
"Mom, I don't want to be with Xinghui Entertainment anymore." Huang Shengyi was silent for a moment and then said, "Zhou Xingxing, he's not as famous as you think."

Her feelings became even stronger when she saw Stephen Chow groveling to Columbia Pictures.

This is not a good boat.

After a moment's silence, he said

"Are you sure what you're saying?"

"I should be able to confirm this, but now is not the time to leave, and I will not take the initiative to leave."

I then put my studies first and frequently rejected filming invitations from there, indirectly refusing to cooperate and asking them to terminate the contract, so that we wouldn't have to fulfill the contractual compensation.

Our family has some background, so it's okay for us to play like this.

Of course, I can’t turn my back on “Kung Fu” this time. I’m still a member of Star Entertainment, and I still have to make my official debut with the help of Star Entertainment.

"Zhou Xingxing is just too arrogant. He has talent, but he underestimated the power of the collective. This time, he's determined to prove his strength even if it means losing money."

At this time, Xiang family of Hong Kong.
Xiang Huaqiang looked at the newspaper with a complicated expression. It was about the promotion of "Kung Fu", and there was also a picture of Stephen Chow, whose face was obviously a little old.

How old were you when you first met him?

He was less than 30 years old, in the prime of his life. But now, as we enter the new century, we suddenly realize that he has grown old.

I'm old too.

My feelings towards him are still somewhat complicated.
Like? Hate?
Zhou Xingxing has contributed a lot of money and fame to the circle and the company. It is undeniable that he is a hero, but it is also undeniable that his current desire to go solo is a heinous crime.

Even if Zhou Xingxing just changed jobs instead of going solo, Xiang Huaqiang would not have much opinion and would just sigh that it was not a chance.

But flying solo is too much.
This touches upon the core interests.

"Honey, should we do something?"

"Business isn't about friendship, it's about us. Don't deliberately try to trip him up. After all, he's already got enough obstacles in his way."

The fact that he was a golden supporting actor and his partner parted ways with him was enough to prove their attitude.

Or in other words, the attitude of the funding circle.

"I'm just nostalgic, just this once. The 'New Police Story' we're betting on is destined to outperform his 'Kung Fu' kung fu comedy. Ultimately, it's still a genre lingering in its own niche. Cheng Shilong's vision is to go international."

This time, all the big companies in Hong Kong have more or less placed their bets on "New Police Story". Even Cheng Shilong said on the spot that he wanted to make a big scene and put in 20 million first.

Mr. Xiang also placed a bet on "New Police Story".

Our pattern.

All over the world.

And your vision is only in China.

You've already lost.

"You're really not coming?"

"Your party is boring."

"Tsk, were you drugged by that Li Xuan?" "Psycho, I'm dead."

Xie Jinfeng was speechless when he saw Chen Guanxi hanging up the phone. Ever since the conflict at the last party, this guy seemed to have started to distance himself from him.

As a former classmate, Xie Jinfeng still has to say something.

No matter what you say, you are a member of our circle, and no matter what he says, he is also an outsider. Why offend people in your own circle for the sake of people outside your circle?
This layout is destined to be small.
Of course, circles are all based on a community of interests. At this party, the relationship between Xie Jinfeng and Xiang Zuo was obviously more enthusiastic.

The Xiang family invested in "New Police Story" and has a common interest with Xie Jinfeng.

It's from Chengshilong's side.
Strictly speaking, this box office battle is a battle between the international, advanced, action movie revolution and the old, lone wolf, one-man show, old-school Zhou-style kung fu comedy.

Neither advanced, nor free, nor democratic
How can a work like this compete with "New Police Story"?

Including the circle to the left, everything is confirmed.

This time, I want to announce one thing to the entire Chinese film industry: the new generation of Chinese people, the newcomers in the Hong Kong film industry, will open up a new era and a new pattern.
"I heard that Andy Lau and Jin Chengwu both went to mainland China to film movies. One filmed 'House of Flying Daggers' and the other filmed 'House of Flying Daggers' and 'A World Without Thieves.'" Xiang Zuo then said, "Are they betting on the mainland?"

"Hey, didn't Ah Xie also film 'Little Fish and Flowerless'? It was also filmed in mainland China. Does this mean he has entered the mainland circle?"

"How could that be? Wang Jing is the treasure of our Hong Kong circle."

"The treasure of the king of bad movies, right?"

"Movies are movies, and TV shows are TV shows."

Xie Jinfeng paused and said, "Besides, whether it's mainland China or Hong Kong, they're both Chinese-speaking areas, so there's not much difference."

of course.

When it comes to competing like this, there is still a difference.

Jin Chengwu, the representative of "House of Flying Daggers", is considered half contemporary, and is of the same generation as Wu Yanzu. Xie Jinfeng is considered a new generation.
This time, a new generation of faces will appear on the big screen.

The purpose is to squeeze into the contemporary young generation.

Xie Jinfeng even wanted to fight Wu Yanzu.
This time, Xie Jinfeng’s purpose is simple - to announce it to the world.

I, Xie Jinfeng, am here.

"I heard that Li Xuan has also joined the crew of 'Kung Fu'. I heard that he performed quite well." Taizi Ji said with interest: "Anyway, I will go to see 'Kung Fu'."

The corner of Xiang Zuo's mouth twitched next to him. Taizi Ji's status was not low either. He was considered a heavyweight second-generation. He was even stronger than him, but he was in the music circle.

No face at all.

"A mainlander with no background and no strength, can fight, but what's the point? Now it's all about hard power and background," Xiang Zuo couldn't help but say.

Prince Ji shrugged.

"I'm not interested in the struggles between social circles. I simply go see whichever movie has the most appealing subject matter. There's no need for so many twists and turns. Right now, I prefer 'Kung Fu Hustle,' so I want to see it. I've even found a venue for the premiere."

Xie Jinfeng doesn't care.

that's right.

Correctness, strength, and contrast are things that always come after the film is released.

Box office, reputation, influence, there is no need to argue here.

Much more useful.

But, by then, it will still be me.

As a crowd
The outcome will be known in two months.

At this time, at Film Art Entertainment, Andy Lau's company, he was discussing with Edison Chen the next film to be filmed, called "Brothers".

At the same time, I am also dealing with the matter of "A World Without Thieves".

The upcoming film "A World Without Thieves" is invested by Yingyi Entertainment.

If "House of Flying Daggers" is a good brother, then "A World Without Thieves" is the real son. Not only is he the lead actor, but he is also an investor.

However, judging from the box office expectations, it should be like being surrounded by enemies from all sides, which is better than a world without thieves.

Liu Dehua said with great interest.

"From your perspective, what do you think this issue will do at the box office?"

"Your speculation is groundless." Facing Andy Lau's words, Edison Chen rolled his eyes and said, "If I could predict the box office in advance, I wouldn't be sitting here laughing."

"Hahahahaha, you're right, but we can actually see something. Starting with the selection of themes and lineups, the company's actuaries can calculate a rough trend for you."

Liu Dehua took a sip of coffee and then spoke slowly.

"I've spoken with an actuary at Emperor Entertainment Group. The four major films released this time, judging by their total box office in Chinese-speaking territories, should be 'House of Flying Daggers,' followed by 'New Police Story,' 'A World Without Thieves,' and 'Kung Fu Hustle.'"

"House of Flying Daggers" is based on the historical stories of China. While it has a strong sense of immersion, it also uses many hot stars, such as Zhang Ziyi and Jin Chengwu.

Of course, there is myself.

It is undeniable that this lineup has the highest commercial value.

If we compare the global box office, "New Police Story" should be the most promising
"Hey, King Liu, what if the works I'm optimistic about aren't the ones you mentioned?"

"Who do you think is good?"

"Kung Fu."

"Kung Fu? Why?"

“Because I like to watch it.”

"You actually like to watch these." At this time, Andy Lau looked at Chen Guanxi with a little surprise. In the industry and in the circle, he always had the image of a melancholy young man. He looked like someone who would like the more melancholy and literary works. Unexpectedly, he was also interested in a kung fu comedy like "Kung Fu".

"Why don't I like watching these? I really like watching Mr. Zhao Benshan's sketches."

"Ok."

It seems that some things are really not what you see -

People who look happy are actually very sad, and people who look sad and meticulous like to watch happy works.

At this time, Liu Dehua asked again.

"So you like the subject matter of this work?"

"That's not the case either."

"what is that?"

"Because of Li Xuan, I think he can do it."

Our idol is here.
His works are probably the best!
At this moment, Li Xuan was at school, thinking about what to do next. He was going to make a cameo appearance in "Legend of the White Snake" and then wait for the release of the new year's "Kung Fu" movie. Those amazing works would compete on the same stage to see who would be the better.
The Beijing Film Circle vs. the Hong Kong Film Circle
Two top actors in Hong Kong film industry are at loggerheads again
For the audience, it is definitely the big drama to start the year. Whether it is "House of Flying Daggers" or "A World Without Thieves", the popularity in all aspects is at its peak.

As a small role in "Kung Fu", not many people pay attention to Li Xuan. As for the school, Huang Shengyi's popularity has reached its maximum, and it seems that the star girl movie star is beating Liu Yifei.
In response to this, Liu Yifei said: Ah?

"What are we eating today?"

For Liu Yifei, this level of attack is more important than letting her think about what to eat today.
"Well, it's you."

Li Xuan felt that it was you, Liu Yifei.
At this time, Li Xuan also took a long-awaited break. The non-stop filming during this period was quite tiring. In addition to the salary, he also gained popularity and status after the broadcast.
The two of them naturally sat at the same table in the cafeteria, in the corner of the cafeteria. They were holding iron rice bowls and eating the cafeteria's cheap but not cheap meals. Here, you can have a meal with meat, vegetables, soup and dessert for five dollars.

Being a student is good.

At this time, the two were talking about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

"Brother Li, tell me, when you were performing the Moon Worshipping act, did you really want to kill me?"

You are such a good chatterbox.

At this time, Li Xuan paused.

"If Baiyue dares to really kill you, then I will kill him."

No joke.

Liu Yifei blushed a little.
"If you were Brother Xiaoyao, would you hesitate at the end?"

Hu Qu's Li Xiaoyao was replaced by Li Xuan in the play. He was entangled for a long time before he used his selfish desires to push and reluctantly pulled out a wave of "Love Unlimited"
Liu Yifei is actually very curious. If Brother Li was not Baiyue but Li Xiaoyao, what would he choose?

"I will kill Baiyue without hesitation."

"Well, even if it does, it will change the world."

"Zhao Linger is my world." At this moment, Li Xuan looked at Liu Yifei seriously: "A world without Zhao Linger is meaningless."

After a long time, Liu Yifei said in a low voice.

"Brother Li."

"Ok?"

"Can you be the leading actor in the future?"

It is said that once you debut you are a supporting actor and you will be one for the rest of your life. Li Xuan disagrees with this, or rather, it is counterintuitive. Most supporting actors develop their own path when they are older, or they become recognizable, but they are no longer at the age to play the leading role, so they can only continue at the supporting actor stage.

But I am different, I am in my prime.
but.

One thing is right. For me, time is also a very important dimension. Senior year is a dividing point. Principal Wang can protect me from being messed up before my senior year, so I have to grow.

Don’t I also want to grow into a leading role before my senior year?
Strictly speaking, once you graduate from your senior year, you are already set in your ways, and at that time, you can become the protagonist.
"I promise you." Li Xuan grinned, "Before my senior year, I will definitely be the leading actor."

No, even better than the male protagonist.
Li Xuan thought of "Buried Alive".

I want to follow the same path as Stephen Chow.

I grew up alone and formed my own circle.

"Um"

Although, most people think that it will be difficult for Li Xuan to have good resources in the future.

Even though Liu Lili believed in his talent, she did not believe in his future.

But Liu Yifei just believed it inexplicably——

He's going to be super awesome later on.
(End of this chapter)