Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 267 I think I can understand you a little better now

"Director Gu, isn't what you did a bit unfairly?"

After Zhang Yimou left, Zhang Weipin's face immediately darkened, and he questioned Gu Bei.

Gu Bei said calmly, "It's a business transaction, why are you talking to me about whether it's ethical or not?"

"Good good!"

Zhang Weipin was furious and flew into a rage. "You're a wolf in sheep's clothing! I won't fall for your tricks!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

"Now everything's fine!" Gu Bei turned to look at Liu Yifei. "No one will bother us anymore!"

"I'd always heard that the two directors at New Vision worked closely together and each did their job well, but now it seems that's not true!"

After Zhang Weipin left, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but complain.

"Zhang Yimou's films are becoming more and more successful, and Zhang Weipin has become arrogant, believing that he deserves at least half the credit for the films' success!"

Gu Bei nodded in agreement.

In reality, however,
After Zhang Yimou left Zhang Weipin

They've had their low points and made some bad films, but overall their productions have been relatively stable.

As for New Pictures and Zhang Weipin, they are no longer known.

In recent years, Zhang Weipin has been trying to increase the revenue of his films.
He offended everyone in the entertainment industry, from China Film Group to private enterprises, from film companies to cinemas.

Once he no longer had Zhang Yimou as his trump card, he was naturally someone even dogs wouldn't bother with. He could only silently turn off the new screen and go abroad to retire.

"However, Zhang Weipin did Zhang Yimou a favor in the past, so if you want to poach Zhang Yimou, it won't be so easy," Liu Xiaoli reminded him.

"Not urgent!"

Gu Bei shook his head, indicating that he knew the truth. "Judging from Zhang Weipin's attitude towards Zhang Yimou, they will fall out sooner or later!"

Gu Bei's feelings for Zhang Yimou weren't that strong.
The two had a falling out several years later.
By then, he might not even need Zhang Yimou as a figurehead anymore.

at this time,

Liu Yifei moved closer to Gu Bei and whispered, "Gu Bei, even Director Zhang and President Zhang, who have been partners for so many years, have fallen out. Will we also fall out over interests in the future?"

After a pause, she proposed what she thought was a perfect idea: "How about... I transfer Rose Pictures to you?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Gu Bei was both amused and exasperated.

If we weren't in a public place,
He really wanted to shake Liu Yifei's little head to see how much water had gotten inside.

Even in public, when no one was looking, he tapped Liu Yifei's forehead with his finger and said, "There will never be a situation like this between the two of us."

You should just focus on being the boss of Rose Pictures and support my filmmaking!

"Oh~"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Gu Bei and touched her forehead.

The three of them took their seats and waited for the opening ceremony to begin.

Not long after,

The entire Bird's Nest stadium went dark.
A series of firecrackers flashed across the sky above the Bird's Nest, and many spectators cheered excitedly in the darkness, their combined voices converging above the entire Bird's Nest.

"The feeling of being there in person is just different!"

Gu Bei looked around at the packed audience seats and felt the enthusiastic atmosphere.

Although he could feel the audience's enthusiasm when he saw this scene on television in his previous life, he was not able to resonate with it as much as he would have if he were there in person.

The difference between the two is like listening to music with headphones versus listening to music at a live concert – a completely different experience!

And after the firecrackers,

A sundial appeared on the giant LED screen at the Bird's Nest.

Gu Bei knew that the first big event was coming soon: the countdown to the drumming and singing performance!
In the very center of the dark Bird's Nest stadium, 2008 jars were placed on the stage, each jar surface transformed into a glowing electronic screen, forming a flowing countdown matrix.

When the performers waved their drumsticks in unison
The sound of the drum vibrating synchronized with the numbers on the LED screen.
It felt like watching millions of hearts resonate in unison.

Gu Bei looked at the shocking scene before him, then turned to look at Liu Yifei sitting next to him. He found that she was watching very attentively, completely absorbed in the program.

As the countdown ended and the lights of the Olympic rings slowly rose, the opening performance came to a close.

Liu Yifei then came to her senses.
Turning around, she met Gu Bei's gaze.

She remarked with some emotion, "Director Zhang is truly amazing this time! This very first program will likely leave an incredibly deep impression on audiences worldwide!"

"That's for sure!"

Gu Bei nodded. "From now on, when we see Director Zhang again, we'll probably have to call him the National Advisor!"

Liu Yifei thought about it and nodded in agreement.

She couldn't imagine how many more surprises Zhang Yimou had in store for them for the rest of the opening ceremony, given that just one program had achieved this much.

While the two were chatting, the opening fireworks show began.

The sound of huge fireworks filled the entire Bird's Nest.

Although electronic sounds were playing here, the occasional sounds of fireworks from outside told people that the whole of Kyoto was immersed in the atmosphere of fireworks.

Gu Bei looked at the giant LED screen, which was displaying fireworks footprints that were 'walking' towards the Bird's Nest along the central axis of Kyoto.

He said to Liu Yifei beside him, "Make a wish, aren't your wishes always very effective?"

Liu Yifei heard this,

Immediately close your eyes, put your hands together in prayer position,
Silently make a wish while watching the ongoing fireworks show.

"What wish did you make?"

After the fireworks show ended, Gu Bei asked curiously.

"I'm not telling you!" Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose. "If you tell me your wish, it won't come true!"

Why haven't I heard you mention this rule before?

Gu Bei was filled with questions, feeling that Liu Yifei's wish must be extraordinary.

Otherwise, according to Liu Yifei's previous wish, there was no taboo against not saying it.

an hour later,
As flames roared up above the Bird's Nest,
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games has now concluded.

As Gu Bei gazed at the blazing torch, a lingering excitement remained in his heart. This Olympic opening ceremony was well worth attending; he had waited two lifetimes for this opportunity to see it live.

“Gu Bei, I think I can understand why you chose to tell the story of gravity in China,” Liu Yifei said to Gu Bei, looking at the blazing torch.

Eric, president of Summit Entertainment
I actually advised Gu Bei to change the story of Gravity to North America.
In that case, Summit Entertainment would be willing to proceed with the normal North American release.

But Gu Bei rejected her!
The 2008 Olympics was the first time many people around the world learned about China.

The period around 2010 was also the time when China most needed to be seen by the world.

Gu Bei changed the story of gravity to China to better suit the needs of that time period.

Earn a little less money

Even losing a little money,

None of this was a problem for Gu Bei.

Gu Bei had never said these words to anyone, but unexpectedly, Liu Yifei was able to understand Gu Bei's thoughts after watching the Olympic opening ceremony.

"I just want the world to see more and better places like ours!" Gu Bei said calmly.

"I will try my best to do this with you!"

Liu Yifei said with a firm expression.

Gu Bei suddenly smiled and said, "Then can you tell me what you just wished for?"

"no!"

Liu Yifei was amused by the situation and turned her head away, leaving the back of her head with her high ponytail facing Gu Bei.

The solemn and dignified atmosphere just now...
It only lasted a few minutes.
It all vanished because of Gu Bei's unexpected plot twist. It's infuriating!

Gu Bei looked at Liu Yifei's high ponytail with a smile on his face.

Like Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weipin, both of them rose to prominence from humble beginnings.

However, Gu Bei firmly believed that the two of them wouldn't fall out.

It's because even if Liu Yifei didn't know the reason, she was willing to support Gu Bei's willful reasons, and after knowing the actual reason, she was able to understand Gu Bei's choice.

Gu Bei will treat Liu Yifei the same way; the two of them are destined to be inseparable.

After resting for three days,
The crew of "The Message" reunited.

Aside from a few individuals indulging themselves during the holidays...

Most of them were in significantly better spirits after returning to the film crew than before the break.

The following scenes,

There are several very important scenes,
The interrogation room scenes, in particular, are a major highlight of the film.

Although the story of the torture was suspected of being used as a gimmick to attract viewers,
But the harsh torture and rare scenes of gore are powerful tools for stirring up the audience's emotions.
Whether these scenes can be filmed well will determine whether the movie can push the audience's emotions to the position that Gu Bei needs them to reach.

"Damn it, filming your movies is such a torture!"

Jiang Wen wiped the blood from her face and complained to Gu Bei, "Filming this scene for you was more tiring than directing and acting it myself."

"Come to me again next time you need this kind of work!"

Although the bloodstains on his body were drawn on by the makeup artist,

But the weariness in Jiang Wen's eyes and the oily sweat stains on her body were undeniable!

Jiang Wen's character, Wu Zhiguo, is subjected to torture.

That kind of instinctive bodily reaction to pain,
Even if they didn't actually experience the torture, they had already tasted the pain.

Judging from Jiang Wen's reaction, it seems she actually enjoyed acting?

"Are you sure you're in good mental condition?" Gu Bei couldn't help but remind him. "The psychologist is here; you can go and talk to her anytime."

Don't turn Jiang Wen into a masochist just because of a role.

"Psychologists? Even dogs don't see them!"

Jiang Wen dismissed it dismissively, declaring herself a tough guy.

Gu Bei stopped trying to persuade her and let Jiang Wen leave the interrogation room.

quickly,

Liu Yifei, disheveled and dirty-looking, walked in from outside.

Gu Bei walked over and asked with concern, "Qianqian, are you ready? These scenes might be very tough!"

Liu Yifei nodded firmly: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

"Clearance!"

Gu Bei called out to the crowd.

Previously, during the filming of Jiang Wen's interrogation scenes,
Gu Bei not only did not clear the area,

They even took close-up shots of Jiang Wen's body.

However, the interrogation scene between Liu Yifei and Zhang Ziyi could not be filmed that way, so the set needed to be cleared.

Clearing the set means that all crew members except essential personnel need to leave the set, which usually happens during intimate scenes.

Zhang Ziyi, who had just finished filming the scene where she was informing on someone,
She suddenly approached Gu Bei: "Director Gu, may I stay and take a look?"

Zhang Ziyi has been with the crew of "The Message" for a month, and now she can no longer underestimate Liu Yifei's acting skills. She is now eager to see how Liu Yifei's explosive scenes will go.

Gu Bei refused her without hesitation: "No way!"

at this time,

Sitting in the interrogation chair, Liu Yifei looked up and said, "Director Gu, why don't we let Sister Ziyi stay? There are quite a few people here anyway!"

Despite Gu Bei ordering the area to be cleared out.

But Liu Yifei's interrogation scenes weren't limited to Huang Xiaoming or Wang Zhiwen.

In addition to their several assistants and necessary staff, there were actually quite a few people on set.

"Fine!"

Gu Bei hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

Then, he whispered to Liu Yifei, "I will ask you after each take. If you feel like you can't keep going, don't force yourself. We still have plenty of time to shoot."

After a pause, Gu Bei emphasized again: "Also, if any of those featured actors do anything dishonest, remember to tell me."

The actors playing interrogation assistants were all honest people carefully selected by Gu Bei to ensure that there would be no unexpected incidents of them taking advantage of the acting.

"Know it!"

Liu Yifei nudged Gu Bei, "I need to get myself into the right mood first!"

After speaking, Liu Yifei glanced at Zhang Ziyi beside her, and then looked at the light screen hanging to the side.

[Challenge Project: The Fated Conflict Between Two Female Leads]

[Challenge Progress: 88%]

This comeback challenge,

It jumped to 66% from their very first scene together.

The increase slowed down considerably in the following days, and it's only 88% now.

There's not much time left to film "The Message." If we don't complete this comeback challenge soon, there might not be enough time to finish it.

Liu Yifei can only hope that the interrogation scene will be a greater stimulus for Zhang Ziyi, allowing her to complete this comeback challenge.

"Action!"

Gu Bei shouted, then stared intently at the camera.

These kinds of scenes are the most mentally taxing for actors; they try to film as few takes as possible.

Liu Yifei was seen being lifted onto a rope by several interrogation assistants.
Wang Zhiwen turned his head away, unable to bear it.

Pacing back and forth in the interrogation room,
He seemed to want to turn around and look at Liu Yifei.

He felt a pang of pity and dared not turn to look at Liu Yifei.

Gu Bei nodded. Wang Zhiwen, a veteran actor, had no problem handling this kind of role. Now it was up to Liu Yifei to show her performance.

After a brutal interrogation,

Wang Zhiwen spoke up to stop the interrogation from continuing.
Just then, Huang Xiaoming's character, Takeda, walked in from the doorway and saw the rope covered in blood, as well as Liu Yifei curled up on the ground.

“She won’t say anything!” Wang Zhiwen quickly said.

Huang Xiaoming didn't say a word, but covered Liu Yifei with his clothes.

Liu Yifei felt the weight of the clothes and looked up to meet Huang Xiaoming's gaze.

At this moment, her once beautiful face had lost its vitality, like a broken porcelain doll, and the marks left by the interrogation were immediately visible on her body.

Facing Liu Yifei, who was covered in wounds,

Huang Xiaoming coldly replied, "We've finally met. Hello, Mr. Old Ghost!"

Liu Yifei's eyes darkened instantly, and she felt a sense of wanting to restrain herself, but the overwhelming pain made it impossible for her to control her body.

"Cut!"

Gu Bei saw this and quickly called "cut".

He quickly jogged over, looked at Liu Yifei who was still lying on the ground, bent down, and asked softly, "Qianqian, how are you feeling?"

(End of this chapter)