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

Chapter 394, Title: Godfather of Chinese Entertainment Science Fiction

Chapter 394, Title: Godfather of Chinese Entertainment Science Fiction
At this moment, Li Xuan was at home, looking at the current box office results, although there had been some decline later.

But this time, "Source Code" has also joined the "100 million views" club.
"Four times the box office," Wei Ming murmured, "The path for science fiction films has finally been paved."

A commercial film with four times the box office revenue, and it's only in its 'first run', already makes a lot of money in pure profit without even including online streaming rights or other screening rights. Once other copyrights are released, the cash flow will be enormous.
Even Li Xuan has tasted the sweetness of shooting 'commercial films'.

They have become visibly wealthier.

In this circle, having money certainly doesn't mean you can do whatever you want, but not having money really makes it difficult to get by.

Even if you don't take the route of strong resource integration, you still have to integrate resources such as money, technology, and connections in the end—bring these things together to make your work even better.
Ideas and thoughts also need resources to support and refine them.
Furthermore, if Li Xuan had access to better special effects resources for "Source Code" this time, the potential he could achieve would be even higher.

Even in science fiction, cheap special effects can still be distracting. Even "Source Code" has a lot of explosion effects, which are all very cheap.

But there was nothing they could do. The 50-cent special effects team was already the best they could get their hands on; it was even a Chinese team brought in by China Film Group. Real special effects technology was monopolized by Industrial Light & Magic, Hollywood had a monopoly.
To reach the pinnacle, one still needs to find ways to acquire resources.
Even some of these are rare resources that money can't buy.
The desire to reach the pinnacle, even to transcend the influence of this land of China and reach influence in higher and farther places.
The desire to reach the pinnacle of fame and fortune requires more resources, whether it's winning awards or other things.
Go and shoot the things you want to shoot, and get the things you want to get.
That kind of 'satisfaction'.

In this installment of "Source Code," Li Xuan truly experienced the exhilaration and emotion that comes with such satisfaction.

The feeling when you present Ke Yang to someone else.

[Congratulations, host: You have acquired the title "Godfather of Chinese Science Fiction"]

[Godfather of Chinese Science Fiction: Health value increases by 5% to relatives, and one's own health attribute will not drop below 80% (for three years). This attribute will become permanent when the title of Godfather of World Science Fiction is obtained.]

"I feel like my health has improved a lot since your movie became famous," Wei Ming joked from the side. "Maybe a better mood affects your health too."

"Of course, a good mood also affects your health."

Li Xuan smiled slightly.

The godfather of Chinese science fiction, he earned such a title with just one book, "Source Code".

While this demonstrates the film's excellence, it also highlights one thing: China truly needs its own homegrown science fiction.
One movie is enough to make him a godfather of science fiction.
Currently, the commercial film "Source Code" has truly brought in a lot of revenue for the company. With the profits and subsequent income, Mao Mao estimates that it could be worth tens of millions.

The title of "Godfather of Chinese Science Fiction" brought him, along with an elevated status within the industry.

As of yesterday, actors and directors of all ranks in the industry had sent me congratulatory messages, which are a real testament to my status.
Although some congratulatory telegrams, such as those from Jiang Wei, were more out of consideration for old friends, they still reflect his current status.
With films like "Source Code," "Buried Alive," and "Nanjing Photo Studio," he has become a well-known director in China, having worked on most mid-level films with substantial investment resources and been able to leverage funding.

It is a manifestation of 'freedom'.

But that's still not enough.
More resources are still needed to leverage this, not just money, but also technology and the acquisition of actors, to drive top-tier projects.

A film that can carry visual expression, will, thought, entertainment, and artistic ideas, be exported to the world, receive the ultimate system reward, and win world-class awards.

I'm really looking forward to it!
At this moment, Li Xuan was enjoying the breeze on the balcony, feeling a sense of boundless ambition.

"You will definitely become a great person in the future, one I can't even imagine."

Li Xuan heard a voice. It was Liu Lili and her daughter Liu Yifei, who had come to his home to offer their congratulations in person.

The breeze on the balcony was a little cool, and it ruffled Liu Yifei's hair.

She and her mother, Liu Lili, stood there, looking at Li Xuan's profile.

"You will definitely become a great person in the future... I can't even imagine."

Liu Lili's voice was very soft, yet exceptionally clear.

Li Xuan turned around and looked at the mother and daughter in front of him.

Liu Yifei looked a little embarrassed and gently tugged at her mother's sleeve, signaling her not to exaggerate.

But Liu Lili ignored her daughter's little actions; her gaze was fixed on Li Xuan, filled with a complex mix of emotions.

There was amazement, there was scrutiny, but more than anything, there was a sense of...utter conviction.

Everything that has happened from the very beginning to now tells Liu Lili this story.
"I've read Source Code, twice in a row."

"The first time I watched it, I was just an ordinary viewer. I was completely moved by the story and the character Ke Yang. To be honest, I couldn't hold back my tears in the theater."

"The second time, I watched it with questions in mind. I couldn't understand how you did it. How did you survive, and thrive, in front of a monster like Cameron, in the doomed trap that the Beijing elites had dug for you?"

Li Xuan didn't respond, but listened quietly.

He knew that someone like Liu Lili wouldn't say these things for no reason.

"Later I figured it out." Liu Lili's tone revealed a sense of sudden realization.

"They're all playing against you at the poker table, calculating the cards, calculating the chips, calculating how to cheat. Everyone thinks you only have a bad hand and can only wait to lose everything and leave the game."

"But you...you didn't even sit at their card table."

"You just flipped the table and started a new game yourself."

Liu Lili's words left the three people present somewhat silent.

Liu Yifei looked at Li Xuan with some worry, knowing how heavy her mother's words were.

"Auntie, you flatter me." Li Xuan grinned. "My movie is just that good."

As expected of you, Li Xuan.

Without any modesty or politeness, he readily admitted his "amazing" abilities, which even left Liu Lili somewhat amused and exasperated. Perhaps this is what makes Li Xuan so outstanding and superior.

Determined and confident.

Never be confused or pretend.
"Li Xuan, I'm not here today simply to congratulate you; I'm also here to entrust my daughter to you."

"Mom!" Liu Yifei's face immediately turned red.

Liu Lili pressed down on her daughter's hand, signaling her not to speak.

“My daughter has access to top-tier resources in China. Huayi Brothers and other companies have given her everything they could, but… then what?”

"Then they go to Hollywood, play a pretty vase in those big productions, say a few insignificant lines, and become an oriental symbol. That's the highest view they can see."

"I can not be reconciled."

Liu Lili looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with heartache and expectation.

“Her talent and her hard work shouldn’t have ended here, but I… I’ve done my best. The path I can pave for her has come to an end. I can’t see any further ahead, and I can’t walk any further.”

After saying that, she suddenly raised her head and looked at Li Xuan again.

This time, she adopted an extremely humble attitude.

"So, Li Xuan, I'd like to invite you."

"Please take her to see even higher views."

"A view that only you can take her to see."

It was extremely quiet on the balcony; the only sound was the wind.

Liu Yifei clutched the hem of her clothes, lowered her head, and her ears were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

Li Xuan looked at Liu Lili.

In this woman's eyes, he saw a mother's desperate gamble.

She wasn't negotiating a business deal for her daughter, nor was she seeking a partnership.

She was entrusting him with the most precious treasure of her life, along with its entire future.

Because she believed that only he was worthy of this trust in the world.

Li Xuan remained silent for a moment, then stepped forward and stood next to Liu Yifei.

He didn't look at Liu Lili, but turned his head to look at the girl next to him.

"Auntie, what kind of scenery do you want to see?"

Liu Lili was stunned for a moment; she hadn't expected Li Xuan to ask that question.

She thought he would agree, or at least modestly decline.

"I..." She was speechless for a moment.

"Is it the Hollywood Walk of Fame or the Oscar statuette?" Li Xuan continued to ask, his voice calm.

"Others might be able to provide these things. If you're lucky and invest more money, you'll eventually have a chance."

Liu Lili's breathing became a little rapid.

She understood. Li Xuan wasn't rejecting her; he was telling her that the "highest view" she envisioned might not be high enough in his eyes. "Then... what can you offer?" Liu Lili squinted.

Li Xuan smiled.

He reached out and naturally took Liu Yifei's hand.

The girl's body trembled slightly, but she did not break free.

"What I can give her is not to let her become a beautiful symbol in someone else's world."

Li Xuan turned around and met Liu Lili's gaze.

"Instead, let her become an irreplaceable legend in her own world."

"I want the world's spotlights to turn around and shine on her."

Liu Lili left. Of course, Liu Yifei stayed.

Although I won't be staying overnight, I've already agreed to go home later, leaving the time and space for the younger generation.

Wei Ming also left, saying he was going to discuss a project.

As Liu Lili's taillights disappeared into the night, the atmosphere on the balcony instantly changed.

The tension, which had been filled with scrutiny and entrustment, dissipated like smoke in the wind, leaving only a subtle silence between Li Xuan and Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's cheeks were still flushed. She awkwardly brushed her wind-blown hair aside, not daring to look at Li Xuan.

"My mom...that's just how she is, she's very direct, don't take it to heart." Her voice was barely audible.
Li Xuan leaned against the railing, turning his head to look at her. The night outlined her soft features. Even among beauties, she belonged to the top tier of looks.

It is also among the most exquisitely beautiful.

Li Xuan didn't reply, but instead chuckled softly.

“Your mother is right.”

Liu Yifei suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with astonishment.

"She treats you like her most precious treasure, wants to find you the best home, and wants you to stand at the highest point. What mother in the world doesn't think that way?" Li Xuan's tone was very calm.

After a pause, the conversation changed.

"However, she made a mistake."

Liu Yifei looked at him nervously: "What is it?"

"She thought that entrusting me with this was because I had made 'Source Code' today, because I seemed to have some ability to show her certain scenery, and that I was using my own achievements and strength to coerce her into becoming a certain kind of person."

Li Xuan turned around and stood next to her, looking together at the city lights in the distance.

That's not actually the case.

His voice was soft, yet it reached Liu Yifei's ears clearly.

"I just wanted to help you."

Liu Yifei felt as if her heart had been gently bumped, and she froze completely.

Li Xuan's thoughts drifted back to a long time ago.

The candy in front of the Beijing Film Academy gate.

There was also silent support and assistance along the way.

When filming "Hidden in the Dust".

In the frigid Northwest during winter, the food delivered to the film crew was already half-cold.

Back then, Liu Yifei would secretly have her assistant buy hot milk tea and roasted sweet potatoes, not just for him, but for everyone in the crew.
She was wearing a thick down jacket, her nose was red from the cold, but she never complained. She sat quietly on a small stool, script in hand, waiting for the director to call "action".

Most people in this circle are shrewd; they associate with whoever is popular and flatter whoever has resources.

But she is different.

At that time, Li Xuan was still somewhat inferior to her, who was already a "celestial beauty" superstar.
But when she looked at herself, she saw that there was nothing mixed in with her feelings; it was pure, a pure trust in a director and a touch of passionate emotion.

She would light up at his brilliant shot design, and when he was worried about funding, she would sit quietly with him for a long time without saying a word.

Li Xuan always kept this kindness in his heart.

So, when he gained the ability, she was the first person he thought of.

Gradually, she became the leading lady.

It had nothing to do with her mother's request, nor with Hollywood or the Oscars.

It's just because she is Liu Yifei, and Li Xuan silently saw her quiet dedication—not saying it doesn't mean he didn't know.

Now, he wants to present the entire galaxy to her.

Li Xuan turned back and looked into her eyes.

There was no longer the sharpness and calculation he usually showed when facing others; only something clean and warm remained.

"Your aunt wants you to go to Hollywood, wants you to win big awards; those are the sights she sees."

“But I want to ask you,” Li Xuan lowered his voice even further, “what kind of scenery do you want to see?”

Liu Yifei's lips moved, but she couldn't utter a single word.

What scenery does she want to see?
She grew up under her mother's guidance, acting, becoming famous, step by step, all on a predetermined path.

She was hardworking and dedicated, but she rarely thought about what she truly wanted.

Until... until she met Li Xuan.

She watched him grow from an unknown student to where he is today, shaking the entire Chinese film industry with one work after another.

She watched him argue with everyone on set over a small detail, watched him become almost manic as he immersed himself in his role, respecting the character and the story, loving the scripts, and watching him face the targeting from the Beijing entertainment circle.

He lived with such intensity, such authenticity, such brilliance.

She didn't know when it started, but the scenery she wanted to see became him.

As long as I can stand beside him and see the scenery he wants to see, that's enough.

Together with you, let's see the scenery you created.

"Anyway, from now on I'll only be your leading lady, I won't play any other leading lady roles!"

Li Xuan smiled.

The moonlight shone on his face, so soft it was almost unbelievable.

"it is good."

He said only one word.

The warmth of her fingertips made Liu Yifei's body tremble slightly.

"When I had nothing, you helped me."

Li Xuan's voice was slightly hoarse.