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

Chapter 338, Choo Ja-hyun and Kim Sun-hee: It's all hometown etiquette.

Li Xuan is very busy.

The next stop on the itinerary was the peninsula.

At the invitation of Lionsgate, I went to the Peninsula Film Festival to attend the premiere.

"My friend, wait for me at the airport. I will welcome you with the most grand welcome ceremony."

This is a kind of "commitment" and "importance" given by Liu Meizhen's side.

It's conceivable that this movie must have achieved good results at its premiere in Europe and America; otherwise, this mixed-race big-breasted woman probably wouldn't have responded with such enthusiasm.

This fully demonstrates respect for talent.

However, today's flight seems to be delayed, by two hours.

When I got off the plane, I was surprised to find that there were two people there to pick me up.

"Are you surprised?"

"It was a bit of a surprise. I didn't expect Lionsgate to send the two of you to pick me up."

Li Xuan looked at Kim Sun-hee and Choo Ja-hyun, two absolutely stunning women from the Korean Peninsula, each with their own unique charm and allure, standing before him in a captivating display.
There is absolutely a feeling of joy.
A feeling of great joy.

At this moment, Choo Ja-hyun muttered to herself.

"You mean people from Lionsgate? Do you really think they'll come so quickly?"

"I'm two hours late!"

"We waited for three hours too," Kim Sun-hee said with a slight smile.

So that's why they've been waiting for so long.
At this moment, Li Xuan also noticed that their Chinese was quite impressive.

After so long, their Mandarin has become very fluent.

Communication is now largely barrier-free.

Although we used to rely on eye contact.

There aren't too many obstacles.

Then Lionsgate's welcoming party arrived, a few scattered men in suits, some black and some white, making it quite a "grand" affair.

if not?
The biggest favor I've done is sending a few black and white henchmen and a few green card holders to greet you.

That's already giving them a lot of face.

How did you know I was coming?

“Perhaps you’re not very sensitive to this in a great country like China, but for people in our small country, news spreads faster than you can imagine.” Kim Sun-hee smiled elegantly, exuding a mature aura: “For the food circles of our country, it is an honor in itself for you, as an Asian, to be able to adapt a script for a Western film.”

"After all, this is a colony. Since you can get the master's people to treat you with reason, you must be a very remarkable person."

Choo Ja-hyun speaks more directly than Kim Sun-hee.

It was even more jarring.

Although this is indeed the truth, a truth that is definitely not pleasant to hear.

However, Kim Sun-hee wasn't particularly happy at the moment, but she couldn't refute it either.

At this moment, Li Xuan seemed to understand some of the reasons why Cheng Shilong was so popular on the peninsula.

What a dark joke!

Li Xuan only now understood the logic behind it.

"If a film can win awards in Asia, there might be other reasons behind it, but if it's a remake, then it's because the work is truly excellent that they have to admit."

Awards and honors are ultimately just a matter of words; a trophy, an honor.

Of course, this doesn't mean that trophies have no value; they represent an intangible asset called credit, and in a sense, intangible assets are also precious.

It's just that it's not as direct as real money, and it's something that fluctuates.

Along the way, everyone chatted about their current situations. Both of them have appeared in some works, including movies and TV series. Perhaps because they are getting older, Kim Sun-hee has a more matriarchal feel to her, and she plays empress-like roles in Peninsula TV series.

However, Kim Sun-hee also felt like she was stepping into the Chinese film and television industry at this time.

In terms of current status, Kim Sun-hee is still higher than Choo Ja-hyun, but in terms of net worth and the popularity of her works, she is now on par with Choo Ja-hyun.

Choo Ja-hyun is now more like a Chinese-language actress, having appeared in a considerable number of Chinese-language works.

Interestingly, Kim Sun-hee also went to Japan to promote a game project called "Dynasty Warriors".

Logically speaking, Kim Sun-hee wouldn't go to a place that would lower her status.

But unfortunately, Glory gave us just too much.

I can't escape the common practice.

"It's funny, actually. When I told my nephew I was going to work on a 'Dynasty Warriors' project, he got all excited and asked if I could get him an autograph from a warrior named Lu Bu. I told him they're cartoon characters and I couldn't give him an autograph, but I could get his voice actor to sign it."

In fact, Kim Sun-hee's nephew still believes that Lü Bu was a samurai, and that the Three Kingdoms period was the Warring States period of Japan, a struggle between three daimyo warlords.

Actually, Kim Sun-hee downplayed the matter, after all.

It wasn't her country whose history was stolen.

At this moment, Li Xuan recalled the words he had heard while filming the Three Kingdoms drama.

The comments I've heard keep saying that nowadays, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" has almost become a part of everyday culture. With various adaptations, games, and cultural works exported to all parts of the world, foreigners almost feel that "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a part of everyday culture.

Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms good enough?
That's quite excellent.

In China, it would undoubtedly be the number one Three Kingdoms-themed work, but its classical Chinese style undeniably adds a great deal of reading difficulty.

So, apart from some key lines, most of the Three Kingdoms in this series is presented in vernacular Chinese. Even knowing that this would be criticized, it was still a choice we had to make.

After arriving at the premiere, there wasn't much more to say.

It was just polite talk. Sitting on the left was Yoo Mi-jin, while sitting on the right were Kim Sun-hee and Choo Ja-hyun.

Liu Meizhen is also a rare beauty, of mixed Chinese and Western descent, although she is definitely not as good as Kim Sun-hee and Choo Ja-hyun.

But it's also absolutely tempting.

And even bolder.

This mature beauty directly invited Li Xuan to fight after the movie ended.

However, with the beauty beside him, Li Xuan felt an itch on his nose.

"Your perfume smells quite strong."

"Really? I'm one of the less heavy-handed perfume users among my colleagues."

It also had a sweat gland smell mixed in.

At this moment, Li Xuan felt very uncomfortable.

Everyone says that foreign women have a strong odor, but this smell almost killed me.
Seeing that Li Xuan wasn't taking the bait, Liu Meizhen felt a little disappointed.

I originally intended to seduce him myself using my beauty.

But his resolve remained quite firm.
Hmph, man, you've successfully piqued my interest.

To be honest, even Liu Meizhen was a little surprised by the results this time, based on box office predictions.

It should also be in the range of 50 million US dollars.

For an investment of eight million US dollars, this rate of return is absolutely impressive.

Unfortunately, if this film had been a Hollywood original, its box office potential would have been even higher.

Unfortunately, there's already a Li Xuan version.

The current version of Ryan Reynolds is somewhat outdated.

So Lionsgate executives gave Yoo Mi-jin an instruction.

Bring his physical body here.

Let him become the talent to write scripts for us.

Let this Asian man...

Surrender.

"The Hollywood version is definitely better. I felt a deep resonance with it. The Chinese version is a bit inexplicable. Just because it's an untransportable powder? What's the logic behind that?"

The man next to him, a Japanese-American named Chiiwa Baikawa, is a Japanese manager at Lionsgate and also the chairman of a Lionsgate subsidiary in Japan.

She has a very proud lineage; her mother is from the island nation of Yamato Nadeshiko in Fukushima, while her father is an unknown U.S. military officer stationed in Japan!
It possesses half of noble blood.

His original name was not Qianyan Meichuan. The "Mei" in his name was chosen in memory of a respected American named Li Mei.

At this moment, Qianyan Meichuan's words were deliberately meant for Li Xuan to hear.

Perhaps it was intentional.

Perhaps they just felt that Li Xuan didn't understand English at all.

“Every country has its own culture, otherwise why would it need to be adapted?” To this, Kim Sun-hee responded calmly, saying in fluent English, “Mr. Cheonam, I’m sure you understand this as well. In your homeland, this evil white powder is absolutely forbidden.”

"Does my country have such rules? Even if it does, it's just that it's corrupt and lacks freedom and democracy."

Li Xuan listened with a smile.

"Forget it, Mr. Qianyan should probably figure out who his father is before he tries to figure out what his country is."

Fluent in English.

Li Xuan can understand it, and he can also speak it.

Everyone around was stunned.

Liu Meizhen, if you can speak, why did you use a translator in the first place? Why pretend you didn't understand?!
Li Xuan didn't go to university for nothing. In his previous life, he simply lacked resources and opportunities, which doesn't mean he was incapable.

It's not pleasant to be able to criticize someone to their face and then be exposed, but it's even worse to be confronted directly.

Qianyan Baichuan didn't look too good. Staying here would only make things awkward, since Kim Sun-hee, the representative from the peninsula, was speaking up for Li Xuan.

Damn it, aren't you from the peninsula? We're clearly "friends," why are you taking this person's side?
This time, Mr. Chiiwa switched to Japanese and gave Li Xuan a deep look.

This won't be the last time we meet.

I found a truly talented person.

One who is definitely more talented and has a higher status than Li Xuan in front of him.

His "films" have a more international appeal.

The narrow-mindedness of this kid in front of me.

That would absolutely ruin his future.

Liu Meizhen did not extend any further invitations to Li Xuan.

This matter cannot be rushed.

Since you won't eat it in a respectable way.

Then let's use a less-than-respectable method.

As for the dishonorable method mentioned by Yoo Mi-jin, it is closely related to Representative Cheon-am's plans for the year after next.

I'm going to see a Chinese-language film, one.

The film by Lu Chuan, currently hailed as the leading figure of the 7th generation of Chinese-language directors, is, according to her information, aimed at the Tokyo International Film Festival. This film, based on the Nanjing theme, is directed by a similarly talented individual with international experience.

This is actually an interesting phenomenon.
Films about Nanjing and the Tokyo International Film Festival are very sensitive issues in this island nation.

His 'ambition' amused him.
However, Lionsgate does not refuse to recruit the 'talent' from this underdeveloped country.

As long as he can prove that he is a true talent.

"We also need to visit our 'old friend' Professor Jia Zhangke. We'll be busy next time we visit Huaxia."

Li Xuan didn't stay at the Peninsula Hotel for long. After attending the premiere of the European and American version of "Buried," he prepared to leave and go back to prepare for the promotional process of "The Long Season."

There is also some preparatory work for "Nanjing Photo Studio".

According to the system, immersing oneself in this script requires a certain level of mental resilience.

The pressure I faced was even greater and stronger than what I experienced in "Three Kingdoms"!
Even if the system doesn't remind him, Li Xuan will still do it himself, try to understand the script, and then integrate it into his knowledge.

Li Xuan experienced some fragmented moments of that 'history', in "The Young Pioneers" and "The Plot," respectively, during the 'eve' and 'later' of the war.

Li Xuan was mentally prepared for these experiences.

Without truly experiencing and immersing oneself in the experience, no one knows whether their feelings about this history can reach the most 'genuine' level.

History, even modern history, is half a century away from us today, and we can only experience it through books, words, and pictures—things that are vague and not truly 'real'.

It's not that they lack a deep understanding of the history of humiliation.

Rather, it's a matter of not truly 'experiencing' it. To transform it into a 'work' and convey its essence to others, one needs to have a sufficiently profound understanding.

An experience that may come at a price.

This is probably why the "Nanjing Photo Studio" system rewards scripts without any cost; understanding itself is a price to pay. Who knows?

Just then, as Li Xuan was about to leave...

Actually, I can tell you have something on your mind.

"You're overthinking it." Kim Sun-hee smiled and gently stroked her long, black hair. "It's nothing... a very troublesome matter. It's just a personal annoyance of mine."

"Ah."

Li Xuan didn't press further. As a friend, the most respectful thing to do was to let her speak when she felt like it.

Seeing that Li Xuan didn't respect her and wanted to get to the bottom of things, Kim Sun-hee smiled brightly.
"If you come to the Peninsula again next time, I will treat you to my homemade kimchi."

"Ah."

Just then, the plane was about to take off, just as Li Xuan was about to leave.

"Wait a minute, come back."

Kim Sun-hee gently kissed Lee Hyun's forehead.

"This is a traditional custom in our hometown."

It has a cool, soft texture, like jelly.

"The peninsula has this kind of etiquette?" Li Xuan touched his forehead in surprise, reflecting on his earlier feelings: "I thought it was only Westerners who had it."

Before Li Xuan could react, Choo Ja-hyun arrived.
"Yes, it's a hometown custom."

(End of this chapter)