Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 162 One-year appointment

The next three days will be packed with filming.

In addition to playing Zhang Cuishan's suicide scene, Lu Jiang will also play the scene where Zhang Wuji first returns to Wudang to learn Tai Chi.

The dialogue scenes are easy to handle; having more people won't affect the performance.

But action scenes are a bit more difficult. It's not something that can be solved by acting skills alone; it depends on the cooperation of the entire team.

Fortunately, this version of "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber" is somewhat lacking in the design of the action scenes, which is why the future word-of-mouth feedback says "the action scenes are just average".

As a result, the entire filming process was much easier.

Lu Jiang did not proactively suggest any optimization ideas.

It's time-consuming and laborious, and the returns aren't much.

With such a cast of handsome men and beautiful women, and Lu Jiang, a super idol, delivering a superb performance, it's already better than the original. What more could you ask for?

Of course, if you were to direct it yourself and have a 50% share of the profits, that would be a different story.
After three days of intense filming, the crew was regrouped.

Lu Jiang and Wu Mei travel to an island in Zhoushan to film outdoor scenes on Ling She Island and Bing Huo Island.

After that, I will move on to Hengdian.

Two days later, the momentous director Yang Tao, who had traveled a long way, gave a "cut."

Zhang Wuxia and Yin Susu completed their "seaside wedding ceremony" and became husband and wife under the witness of the Golden Lion King in the distance.

This scene was also Guo Feili's last scene.

So after it was over, everyone applauded Guo Feili.

After the celebration, everyone gathered at a hotel on the next island to host a wrap party for Guo Feili.

The farewell dinner was simple and unremarkable, mostly consisting of girls bidding each other a reluctant goodbye.

It wasn't until after the wrap party and back at the hotel that Guo Feili finally revealed her true colors.

In a flash, he slipped into Lu Jiang's room as Lu Jiang entered, and immediately closed and locked the door.

"Miss Guo, what's wrong?"

Before Lu Jiang could finish speaking, Guo Feili kissed him.

Standing at 168cm, she could easily reach Lu Jiang's lips with a simple tiptoe.

Of course, Lu Jiang wouldn't just accept it so easily.

After all, this was not an ordinary exchange.

The underlying quality is complex.

If not handled properly, something bad will happen!

So Lu Jiang quickly pushed her away: "Miss Guo, what are you doing?"

"Fifth Brother, I want to be with you." Guo Feili's expression was serious and sincere, and her eyes were filled with desire.

“I have a girlfriend,” Lu Jiang continued to refuse.

“I know, but I feel that I am more suitable than her.”

Guo Feili's tone was very firm. Before Lu Jiang could respond, she continued, "We've been through so much together, sharing hardships and staying together, and we even have a child. Time has proven that we are the most compatible."

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crazy!

Lu Jiang suddenly turned his head, looking at her with a shocked expression, and this thought instantly popped into his mind.

However, Guo Feili then chuckled and said, "Were you scared? I was just kidding!"

Lu Jiang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

If he really goes mad, his sins will be enormous!
"But what I just said was true."

At this moment, Guo Feili pressed herself against Lu Jiang's hand again, her five fingers intertwining with his palm, "I really want to be with you."

"But I really do have a girlfriend."

"It's okay. There's no law in mainland China that says a man can only have one girlfriend. We just need to keep it private."

"Don't say that, Miss Guo." Lu Jiangyi refused firmly, "I think you're too immersed in the role and have misjudged the relationship."

A few days ago, four actors simultaneously revealed treasure chests with similar entries, all of which were related to the roles they played.

Lu Jiang certainly didn't believe it was due to his own charm.

Therefore, he immediately identified the culprit as the skill of eye technique.

The field of eye-acting techniques has already explained the side effect: "It's hard to break character."

"Difficult" is not "cannot".

So these people can get into character now, but one day they'll have to break free from it.

I don't know exactly how long it will take to get out of character, but it will happen eventually.

In other words, all of these feelings are fake.

Starting a harem under such conditions is practically suicide. If things go wrong one day, the consequences will be far beyond what Lu Jiang can handle.

Therefore, the best approach in this situation is to refuse!

However, Guo Feili did not back down at all. She took another step closer, looked up at him affectionately, and said, "I know I'm getting into character."

This is good this is good.

Knowing that you're getting into character means it's still normal.

Guo Feili's next question was: "But why didn't I have this strong feeling before?"

"How would I know?"

"It's because of you, Lu Jiang. You made me get into character, made me become Su Su, and made me love you so much that I'm completely devoted to you. So you have to take responsibility."

"Okay, it's my fault, I'll take responsibility. Here's what we'll do: I'll pay for it. Starting tomorrow, you can go on a trip to relax and clear your head. Go wherever you want, I'll cover everything."

"I don't want this, I want you!"

"Didn't I say I have a daughter?"

Before she could finish speaking, Guo Feili ripped off the bow on her shoulder, her dress slipped down, and she kissed him.
"Three years. If you still want to be my girlfriend after three years, then we can talk again?"

Afterwards, Lu Jiang continued the conversation with Guo Feili.

The author didn't say when the "golden finger" would be removed from the show, and the removal time might vary from person to person. Lu Jiang felt that saying it would take three years was a more prudent approach.

Anyway, it's impossible to establish a relationship right now. At most, I can give her some advantages, like what happened just now.

"Three years? Why don't you say ten years?"

Guo Feili pinched Lu Jiang resentfully.

Lu Jiang remained self-righteous: "Isn't this for your own good? If you quit the show in less than a year, then I'll really have to think about whether you're just after my body or something else."

Guo Feili thought it made a lot of sense after hearing it.

It's not that she's stupid, but rather that she herself finds it difficult to articulate her current feelings.

Falling in love with Lu Jiang, that feeling of disregarding everything, is real.

But she couldn't say how much of it was based on her own emotions. She always felt that Yin Susu was influenced by her, but it also seemed like she wasn't.

Therefore, she also hopes to give herself some time to calm down and see things clearly.

However, three years is indeed a bit long.

She's 30 this year!
"How about three months?"

"No, you have to take responsibility for yourself. At least two years."

"I'll be 32 in two years! One year! One year at most!"

"A year and a half."

"One year!! Shh, don't say that anymore, just one year. If I still love you after one year, you can't refuse me!"

".OK!"

You are not allowed to get married within a year!

"no problem!"

"But what if I miss you? Can I call you?"

"No, you have to consider me dead for the rest of the year."

"Don't mention death!"

After a long tug-of-war, the two finally reached an agreement.

The next step is to see if she can leave the show within a year.

Even if it's not actually done, it's just a verbal agreement anyway. Without a signature, it's like toilet paper.
Guo Feili tidied up and went back to her room.

She had barely left when Gao Yuanyuan sent her a text message: "Did you sleep with her?"

The two girls' rooms were on the same floor as Lu Jiang's, so it's normal that Gao Yuanyuan noticed something; she might have been keeping an eye on them all along.

But that's how it happens.
Oh, you cheat code, you've really caused me a lot of trouble!

Lu Jiang immediately dialed the number, and thankfully, it was answered instantly, though the tone wasn't very friendly: "Mr. Lu, is there something you need?"

Lu Jiang's tone was also unfriendly: "Yes, I have something to ask you. Guo Feili just confessed to me, and it took me a long time to persuade her to leave. But that's not important. What's important is, do you like me because you got into the role, just like Guo Feili?"

Gao Yuanyuan: "???"

"Your silence means it's true! Haha, I knew it, it's all a lie! Jin Yong was right, the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive you!"

"I am not what I did not exist."

"Stop talking! I just don't understand, what's wrong with being a good actor? What's wrong with being a good teacher? Why are you toying with my feelings like this?"

"I didn't, I really didn't. I came here to explain."

"Don't come any closer, lest people misunderstand."

"Then listen to what I have to say on the phone."

That night, it took Gao Yuanyuan a long time to coax Lu Jiang into a good mood.

The crisis of the battleground is over.

But in reality, Lu Jiang's scrutiny of Gao Yuanyuan was genuine, and he was not appeased.

After all, it's really hard to say whether Gao Yuanyuan actually fell in love with him because she was immersed in the role.

Therefore, Gao Yuanyuan also needs to be observed.

In particular, most of Gao Yuanyuan's scenes in the future involve her turning to the dark side.

If she herself also becomes corrupted and experiences changes in her romantic relationships.

Then she, like Guo Feili, will also be banned for at least a year.

But thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem like such a bad thing?
Bah, scumbag!

Lu Jiang cursed himself inwardly and went to sleep.

The next morning, Guo Feili left the island, and apart from Lu Jiang and Jia Jingwen, all the other actresses went to see her off.

Jia Jingwen, who remained behind, wore a gleaming golden treasure chest and still looked at Lu Jiang with the same complicated expression.

If she doesn't point it out, Lu Jiang won't bring it up on his own initiative.

In his opinion, the best thing to do is never to point it out.

It's fine to just keep it this way.

By noon, Lu Jiang and Jia Jingwen had finished their "final" scenes and left the island for the next filming location.

Next, the crew officially moved to Hengdian to begin various town and indoor scenes.

Prior to this, Lu Jiang had four days to return to Beijing to handle some matters.

From Ningbo to Beijing, Lu Jiang felt like Zhang Wuji, now grown up, was making his first appearance in the world, as if he had been transported to another era.

Having spent so much time in the remote mountains of Xiandu and on Zhoushan Island, and with set visits and interviews prohibited, Lu Jiangdu began to have the illusion that he wasn't popular anymore.

It wasn't until he was recognized by a flight attendant on the plane, causing a stir among the passengers, that Lu Jiang's celebrity status returned to normal.

For a while, I really wasn't used to it.

The more enthusiastic the outside world became, the more Lu Jiang missed the tranquility of the mountain valley.

After dealing with the passengers, Lu Jiang took out a newspaper to browse.

Today's headline is indeed "Xie Tingfeng's case of taking the blame opened in court yesterday."

Tsk tsk, Ah Feng's destined tribulation has finally arrived.

Ah Feng was involved in a car accident in March, and now the trial is in April. The whole story has finally been made public.

Lu Jiang was really hoping to recommend Ah Feng to visit Xiandu. The mountains and water were beautiful and it was quiet; who knows, it might even awaken his culinary skills ahead of time.
In April, the veteran Ah Feng was quiet, while the newcomer Ah Du started to stand out.

Is it inside the car, or under the car?

Lu Jiang now feels that cars are neither as interesting as aircraft carriers.

After overcoming obstacles such as Turkey's $10 billion guarantee, the storms of the Aegean Sea, and unpredictable shipping lanes, the Varyag aircraft carrier finally arrived at Dalian Port recently. The voyage, which was originally expected to take 60 days, ended up taking 627 days.

Some foreign media outlets have called it a toy, while others have said it's just an empty shell and useless!
Some say it will take at least ten years for it to become combat-ready.

Lu Jiang couldn't help but sigh. Now, the first aircraft carrier is just a rusty hull. Who would have thought that 20 years later, countless netizens would be fighting tooth and nail over the names of the third and fourth aircraft carriers?
After getting off the plane, I went through the VIP channel, where Li Chao was waiting to pick me up.

Upon meeting, Li Chao delivered two pieces of good news.

The first thing is that the second batch of revenue from "you" has arrived.

It has been six months since "you" was released in the US at the end of September last year.

The earnings in the first three months were not much, totaling less than a few hundred thousand US dollars.

However, in the following three months, due to the Grammy Awards and global popularity, the revenue exploded.

To date, global copyright-related revenue has reached approximately $430 million.

The scope of copyright in Europe and America differs from that in mainland China. In mainland China, the majority of copyright revenue comes from sales of distribution rights to record companies.

In Europe and America, if you use something for commercial purposes, such as television, radio, advertising, or distribution, you need to pay copyright; they are very strict about it.

The key is that Europe and America are not just one country; as the song becomes more popular, the copyright revenue also increases exponentially.

So the copyright revenue I learned during the Grammy Awards at the beginning of the year was only a little over one million, but in less than two months, it has more than doubled.

Of course, this money won't keep skyrocketing indefinitely. Many copyright contracts are for one or two years, so it's estimated that this year it will only break 600 million at most.

In addition, copyright includes distribution rights, so you can't get a share of the record sales revenue in many countries.

But that's okay. The major markets for record sales, such as Greater China, North America, and the UK, France, and Russia, still allow us to get a commission, especially in North America, where it can account for more than 70%.

The global sales of "you" have now exceeded 200 million copies, of which more than 140 million copies are eligible for commission, which would amount to a total revenue of about 170 million US dollars.

In total, You's after-tax revenue for the second quarter reached approximately $360 million.

Adding in the Grammy Awards' endorsement revenue that day, the total after-tax amount was approximately $600 million.

The money wasn't much, but it was just enough to solve our immediate problem.

This leads to the second piece of good news.

Earlier, Lu Jiang had instructed Li Chao and Qidian Venture Capital to keep an eye on Wu Zongxian.

Now that it's April 2002, things are finally looking up.

The other party is asking for approximately 3 million NT dollars, which is about 7500 million RMB.

We are still short 2500 million.

Should it be brought up first in the stock market?
That's not a good idea; it's too much of a loss, considering NetEase changes its prices every day.

By the time Jay Chou's side has recouped his investment, NetEase's stock price will have already skyrocketed.

The remaining money is not easy to touch, and it's not quite enough anyway.

Let's just mortgage the property.

This is the most cost-effective.

Now that I've bought so many houses over the years, it's time to put them to good use.

However, when he got home, Lu Jiang told Lao Lu the news.

Old Lu smiled mysteriously: "You're the guy who bought Jay Chou's music, right? Okay, Dad will go on another wild ride with you!"

As he spoke, he took out several deposit slips from the safe.

At first glance, wow, forty million!
"Where did you get so much money? Last year's dividends were only a little over ten million, and didn't you use it all to buy Moutai?"

"We only bought five million worth of Moutai."

"What about the rest?"

"Yes, but have you forgotten? Our family is a major beneficiary of land expropriation compensation!"

As Lao Lu spoke, he lit a cigar, and after four years, his heroic spirit of protecting his son once again pierced the sky.
(End of this chapter)