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

Chapter 269, Yu Hua: The gap between them is huge, extremely huge!
The Beiping Literary Writers Association was a social organization located in a courtyard house—in this era, those who could be called writers were all people with money in their pockets.

"Well, it's not good to spoil the plot for you guys, you'll have to experience it for yourselves. Also, Shi Tiesheng, you absolutely have to watch the edited version, it's completely different from the one you see live. Mo Yan, Liu Zhenyun, you too, you're not human if you don't watch it!"

Now, facing the question from his friend.

Yu Hua, the cheerful one, gave an innocent, waving expression.

People in the industry are either congratulating or envying Yu Hua, as his work has been adapted once again.

For most writers, adaptation is already a pipe dream.

Yu Hua can not only adapt, but also adapt twice.

One instance was helping Zhang Yimou and Ge You stand on the Cannes Film Festival award stage.

And then there was this one.

However, it is generally believed that this round of TV dramas is not as successful as the movies.

After all, the lineup has been completely degraded.

Television dramas, being a more lengthy and detailed medium, have their own advantages and disadvantages.

It all depends on the team's performance.

However, Yu Hua is really quite unethical.

They actually made Shi Tiesheng watch this work.

Shi Tiesheng, whose health was deteriorating and whose kidneys were beginning to fail, said with a smile, his face pale.

“I will go see it, as I always have.”

"uh-huh."

Yu Hua didn't say anything. He's been quite busy lately. Besides being the text consultant for "Living," he also has to go to Hongmeng Cartoon in Wushi to be the literary consultant for a martial arts animated film there.
Domestically produced cartoons are quite interesting.

For Yu Hua

Cartoons shouldn't only appeal to young children.

We should strive to make people of all ages feel happy.

Just like my own book, "To Live".

Movies are actually a bit too expensive, since not everyone is willing to spend tens of dollars on a movie ticket.

I want all the people of China to feel my joy!

Television dramas are a good medium.

After working as a literary consultant at Hongmeng Cartoon.

I'll have to go and help promote "To Live".

At that moment, a colleague next to me asked a question.

He was curious.

Do you think there's a big difference between the TV version and the movie version of Fugui?
Yu Hua thought about the question carefully for a moment, and then answered it.

Big.

Great!

At this time, Li Xuan also went to Hong Kong. Before going to Hong Kong, he also saw the current public opinion campaign for "To Live".

In the industry's view, it is an expansion of the film version of "To Live".

That's it.

Even producer Ge Pengyan's side probably had the same expectation for this work: to expand upon the film version of "To Live." This was their expectation for the work from the very beginning.

That is simply a minor modification and expansion of the film version, based on the length of a TV series. From this perspective, it has a basic audience, but it is only in the shadow of the film "To Live".

The problem is that the film version of "To Live" won two awards at Cannes!
Cannes Best Actor, Cannes Best Film.

To be able to eat farts in the shadow of a work of this caliber is an incredibly glorious thing!
Others want to eat it, but they can't get any!

Although I might not even like the movie version of "To Live".

At this moment, at China Film Group, Han Ping was somewhat amused and exasperated by Ge Pengyan's attitude.

"There's no need to be so self-deprecating."

“My market positioning is accurate, okay?” At this moment, Ge Pengyan felt very clear-headed.

The initial idea to recruit Li Xuan was based on his appeal to the younger generation—and after this round of "Plot Against," he even exceeded expectations in some aspects.

For example, in matters of influence and appeal.

After "The Plot" became a contender for the title of best drama, its influence far exceeded Ge Pengyan's expectations.

It really exceeded my expectations.
Unexpectedly, Li Xuan's growth rate in such a short period of time is truly astonishing.

It has actually grown to this point.

As for acting skills, she never had any demands from the beginning. After all, to put it another way, the previous work was the pinnacle of acting expression, performed by Zhang Yimou and Ge You. No matter how hard you try, you can't surpass them in this aspect.

In that case, there's no need to be too fixated on pursuing breakthroughs and expressions in acting; instead, we should explore alternative paths.

Use differentiated expressions and competition.

I used my more handsome appearance and charisma to broaden my reach and expand my audience.

"Indeed, adapted works should compete in a differentiated way, and every successful adaptation has proven to use this approach."

Han Ping then thought of Zhang Dahuzi, the master of adapting TV dramas.

From The Legend of the Condor Heroes to Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and now to the upcoming Return of the Condor Heroes, he has his own unique style of adaptation, rather than simply copying others.

That's why he was able to achieve such excellent viewership ratings.

IP adaptation also requires skill.

Not everyone can change for the better.
This is especially true for literary works like "To Live," which require a more nuanced emotional investment and place high demands on the actors' acting skills.

Regardless of Ge Pengyan's perspective, from Han Ping's point of view at least, this work is geared towards actors.

No matter how much it falls short of the movie version, the standard for evaluating this work is still the acting.

It's still a work that showcases acting skills.

At this moment, Han Ping became slightly curious about this guy who was able to reach near-A-list status in period dramas.

It can even appear in spy dramas.

The Invisible Guardian emerges with this new theme.

This is a period drama set in a completely new era that he has never explored before.

How can he handle this role?
Historical drama, War of Resistance against Japan, period.

The subject matter spans three fields.

As a star.

Frankly speaking, given Li Xuan's current situation, if it weren't for the constraints imposed on China Film Group by state-owned enterprise regulations, he would have genuinely wanted to recruit Li Xuan as an artist.

Such talent, such ability.

He hasn't even graduated yet, but he's already reached near-top-tier status in war dramas and period dramas, and he's not just a pure actor or a pure idol.

At that moment, news also came from the Hong Kong Film Awards.

It seems that Li Xuan's name can be vaguely seen in the traces in the corner.

That's very solid.

Other companies make their wooden barrels with long planks.

And surprisingly, he excelled in all of them.

In the film and television industry, they're talking about near-top-tier actors, but if you really compare them, which near-top-tier actor can beat this kind of resume?

Han Ping was slightly curious.

After his development, which strength will become his defining characteristic?

After Ge Pengyan left, Jiang Wen came over for tea. Not many people would use the chairman's office of China Film Group as their own tea room, but Jiang Wen was one of them. He came in and started making tea skillfully without Han Ping having to do it himself, making it seem like it was his office.

And the two of them could never avoid talking about Li Xuan.

At this moment, Jiang Wen also brought up Li Xuan's strengths and weaknesses.

"If he can continue to develop his strengths in all aspects, how would you view him?"

"Then I would think he's too monstrous."

Han Ping smiled at this moment.

“At that time, I would think that he was even more amazing than you.”

"It's not impossible."

At this time, Jiang Wen was paying close attention to Li Xuan's development.

From the time we met until now, it feels like time has flown by.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xuan has grown into what he is now.

But looking at the calendar, it seems like not much time has passed.

Therefore, at this moment, there is only one truth.

That is to say, Li Xuan is indeed growing at an extremely astonishing rate.

Moreover, judging from his growth trajectory, he's unbeatable among his peers.

Previously, Jiang Wen only regarded Li Xuan as an outstanding junior.

So now, and in the not-too-distant future.

Does he already qualify to stand on the same level as himself?
Jiang Wen is also looking forward to it. If he really comes up, those people from the old Beijing circle...

How should we view him?

I'm really looking forward to seeing their expressions.

At that time, Li Xuan was in Hong Kong attending the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony.

This year's Hong Kong Film Awards saw Du Qifeng win both Best Director and Best Film.

With flashing lights and under the spotlight, Du Qifeng went on stage to accept the award.
His expression became even more nonchalant, as if for filmmakers, awards pursued throughout their lives were just fleeting clouds.

This isn't the first time he's won an award, so he's naturally very calm. And this work, both in terms of its concept and the direction of its filming, is quite remarkable.

They deserved all the awards.

This was also Li Xuan's first time sneaking into the award ceremony of the three major film and television awards, which were essential for him to receive high-level awards.

It is also the pinnacle achievement of Chinese-language cinema.

What others pursue their entire lives.

For Du Qifeng, it was just that.

"Your expression just now was so pretentious, you know that?" At this moment, Liang Jiahui teased, "Your nonchalant attitude is just too annoying."

"Otherwise, you had the same expression when you won the Best Actor award."

Those who stand at the top can show off without leaving a trace.

"Actually, it's just so-so. Our movie is indeed quite well-received, but it just isn't a box office success."

At this moment, Du Qifeng spoke calmly.

Award-winning works are also divided into different levels.

You were aiming for an award anyway, so your shooting style and techniques will have an advantage, not to mention that Du Qifeng is very good at this subject matter and style.

Such results are not surprising.

Even Du Qifeng felt that he had reached the end of his life.

I'm not as inspired as I used to be.

It's getting hard to come up with a work that's both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

"Moreover, my works are too monotonous in style. I have an advantage in the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, but I'm not so lucky in mainland China awards."

"Everyone has their own strengths and comfort zones. If someone can push their comfort zone to its limit, they are already excellent enough."

"That's not what you, the Thousand-Faced Actor, said."

"So I'm the only one who can play a thousand roles." Tony Leung smiled slightly. This is the limit of the method acting school. After utilizing the method to its fullest extent, one can handle a role with ease, without investing too much emotion. Even with the most mechanical expression, one can still bring a character to life.

In a sense, he was someone who went all the way down the academic technique path.

But directors are different.

Advantageous themes and ranges.

There is a focus on a particular direction in emotional expression.

Only now did Li Xuan realize that even people like Du Qifeng had their own unfulfilled desires. Only those who had reached the top knew just how vast the gap was between those at the top.

How big is the difference between a director's film winning a grand slam of awards and winning a single award?

This means that he has mastered at least three completely different themes and emotions, and his expression has reached the pinnacle.

"There's a saying in our directing circle: if someone tells you their goal is to win awards, they must have high aspirations. But if someone's goal is to win a grand slam of awards, then I would definitely advise them to go to sleep early and stop dreaming. The person who can delve into a path to its limit has already reached their limit. The person who wants everything will ultimately end up with nothing. This is a talent that only truly gifted people can possess."

At this moment, Du Qifeng's expression seemed rather dull.

It seems that he has seen his limit.

It gives off a somewhat gloomy and somber feeling.

Know where the path you're on will lead.

Even though I won the award, I'm not happy.

That's probably the mindset.

Of course, for Simon Yam, winning the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor this time is a great achievement.

It is definitely something to be happy about.

After all, unlike Du Qifeng, who can get a nomination or even an award just by wanting to.

Li Xuan also received a nomination this time, and Jimmy's performance was indeed excellent.

However, compared to Simon Yam and Tony Leung Ka-fai, he was still a little lacking in pure acting skills.

Only the Dongguan boy who came along.

He silently watched Li Xuan, and one could tell the difference between the two.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Li Xuan only received one nomination.

But Li Xuan himself is just a college graduate.

To be able to stand at the same level as those two Best Actor winners.

Competition on the same stage.

That already seems incredibly exaggerated.

Perhaps Andy Lau really didn't misjudge him.

Li Xuan's future is truly limitless.

"The further you go, the more you realize how exaggerated the Grand Slam title is."

At this moment, Li Xuan also had some feelings.

Just as Du Qifeng said.

Human energy and comprehension have their limits.

Whether it's actors or directors.

Specializing in one subject and continuously cultivating it to achieve results is not an easy task, but it is not as unattainable as a Grand Slam.

The difficulty increases exponentially.

Only those who walk on the path to the summit, or those who are at the summit, can truly know how valuable a Grand Slam really is. Or, to put it another way, how difficult it is to create a "perfect work" that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

Even great figures experience both towering peaks and moments of despair.

At this moment, Li Xuan was thinking when he encountered another person, whose name was Wu Jing.

The two had never met again since their parting ways during the martial arts exam years ago.

Upon seeing him, an image flashed through Li Xuan's mind: Bringing all evil to justice (Wolf Warrior!).

"Wu Jing!"

“Li Xuan,” Wu Jing teased, “I thought you hadn’t remembered me.”

"It's quite hard to forget your baby face that never seems to age."

Is this considered commercial hype?

"It doesn't count."

After so many years apart, the two were still somewhat estranged; they had become friends after a fight back then.

I've never seen him again.

Now, Wu Jing, who came to Hong Kong with a dream, is participating in the planning of the upcoming film "Men's True Colors".

“Look at my expression, it’s the same as it was back then.”

Yes, that's right. Back then, you were a "Wolf Warrior" in my eyes, and you still are now. You haven't changed at all.
My impression of him hasn't changed at all.
"We haven't been apart for long, and we're not that distant anymore."

“It hasn’t been long since we were separated.” Wu Jing looked into Li Xuan’s eyes and said with some emotion, “But in reality, it has been a long time.”

It's been a long time.
Back when martial arts films were popular, I was the top star in the entertainment industry. I was considered a near-top-tier actress in period dramas, and my debut was my peak.

But now, he has moved to Hong Kong to develop his career. Now, Li Xuan is also a near-first-tier star in mainland China, and the distinction is quite blurred. He is not a near-first-tier star in just one field, but a near-first-tier star in a cross-field. He is not an idol, nor an actor, but a star.

As for myself, I'm still stuck in the same place.

The other party, however, surpassed him.

That feeling is very enviable.

She was extremely jealous. But overall, Wu Jing had a relatively sound moral compass. Although she was jealous, she also knew that the other person had managed to get to this point despite not being as well off as her in terms of resources and conditions.

This 'purity' is truly impressive.

too strong.

He's so strong that it makes people extremely jealous.

It made Wu Jing feel ashamed.

All I can say is that I'm simply not as skilled as them.

"So, how about two laps?"

"It feels like I haven't filmed an action movie in a long time, so I might be a bit rusty."

“Haha, I’m still working on this.” Wu Jing joked, “The next movie I’m going to shoot, ‘Men’s True Colors,’ is a pure action movie. You shouldn’t fall behind in martial arts either. If you’re going to go into film, action movies are the easiest to break out of the circle and the easiest to make money. Jet Li’s salary is 100 million yuan, and top-tier Andy Lau’s salary is probably only one-tenth of that.”

Net worth is a comprehensive algorithm that combines various factors of influence.

This can also be considered a 'reminder' to Li Xuan. A reminder to Li Xuan.

A commercial film's value is the foundation; otherwise, awards alone are just castles in the air.

Don't abandon your strengths.

(End of this chapter)