It's reasonable for me to be a three-time Golden Horse Award-winning director and an all-around

Chapter 123 My rules are my rules! (Seeking monthly votes)
The Forbes Celebrity List is divided into the "China Celebrity List" and the "Global Celebrity List". The Forbes China Celebrity List started in 2004.

This is a comprehensive list that combines the income and media exposure of celebrities, athletes, and writers. It has attracted much attention since its release, satisfying the voyeuristic desires of many people.

Of course, people are more concerned about these people's income, net worth, and earning power than their influence.

For example, the income rankings on this year's Forbes list have sparked heated discussions among many people.

The third place goes to Yao Ming, whose shark fin advertisements, which promote the slogan "No buying, no harm," earned him a staggering 1.2 million yuan!
The second place goes to Li Lianjie, who is currently filming "Huo Yuanjia" and became a sensation with "North and South Shaolin". His income reached 1.4 million!
Many people are currently wondering whether this kung fu emperor holds shares in the Shaolin Group.
After all, under the leadership of Shi Yongxin, Shaolin Temple has made a fortune in recent years!

However, compared to the controversies surrounding Yao Ming and Li Lianjie, Lü Rui, who ranks first in income, is even more astonishing and enviable.

Last year, he topped the list with an income of 1.6 million yuan by directing films such as "The Prestige" and "The Pursuit of Happyness" and co-producing "Insidious" in Hollywood. He was also the only domestic director to enter the top ten.

Others, such as Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, and Stephen Chow, are all outside the top ten.

Fourth place went to Li Ming, fifth to Liu Jialing, and Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi ranked seventh and eighth respectively...

Zhang Yimou's reported income is 1800 million yuan, the veracity of which is currently unknown, but he ranks 15th.

This also means that, at the age of 23, Lü Rui has surpassed a host of directors, stars, celebrities, and writers in China!
In an era where those born in the 90s are still minors, those born in the 00s are still wearing diapers, those born in the 80s have only recently entered the workforce, and those born in the 70s are still the main force in society, how could this person, born in 82 and still a graduate student, become a billionaire?!
The news caused an uproar across the internet!
"Director Lü is awesome!"

"Wow, being a director is so lucrative? I want to apply to the Beijing Film Academy too!"

"No way, buddy, we're all born in the 80s, and we're all doing just fine being poor. How did you become a billionaire?"

"You're so rich, why don't you share some with everyone?"

……

In the backstage waiting area of ​​the press conference for the start of filming of "Taken", Jiang Wen stared at Lü Rui in disbelief, as if he had discovered a new continent.

"You...you really made that much money last year?"

"How could there be so many?" Lu Rui shook his head helplessly.

This list is simply fabricated.

If you factor in the investment revenue sharing for the three films, it would easily exceed 1.6 million, and the revenue would have already surpassed 2 million.

But that was company money, and not all of it went into his pocket.

He has already arranged for his public relations department to issue a press release directly denying the authenticity of the list.

He's not the only one doing this; many others are doing the same thing, and some are even criticizing the authenticity of the list.

After all, if we really calculate based on the income on the list, how much tax would we have to pay? Wouldn't everyone be evading taxes?
In particular, the Yu Quan duo, whose reported income was 2000 million, even threatened to sue Forbes.

Because of this list, the tax bureau went to their company that very day.

"You must be very careful when it comes to taxes," Jiang Wen advised, speaking with the tone of someone who had been through it all.

Back then, in order to get Liu Xiaoqing out of trouble, he specifically studied the tax regulations and was very clear about how serious the consequences of tax evasion were.

Lu Rui is currently on the rise; if he stumbles on this, his future will be completely ruined!
"Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem with the taxes." Lü Rui said with great certainty.

Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, probably no one has a cleaner tax record than him.

However, while emphasizing tax compliance, Lü Rui has also become increasingly concerned about his own safety.

The social atmosphere today is different from that of later generations. Kidnapping cases involving celebrities such as Liu Jialing and Wu Ruofu occur from time to time, so we must be vigilant.

It's fine on set, but if you go outside, you might get targeted!

If you earn money but don't live to spend it, that's just awful.

Thinking of this, Lü Rui immediately called Peter and Hou Hongliang respectively, asking them to further increase security measures...

However, when he returned after making the call, he keenly sensed the change in the crew's attitude towards him.

People used to think he was quite approachable and it was easy to talk to him, but now they feel a sense of respect for him.

When they met again, the difference between the superior and the inferior became immediately apparent.

This is naturally a good thing for Lü Rui; with this kind of estrangement, management will be much easier.

But at the same time, he was also somewhat amused and exasperated.

Because of his youth, he used to think about how to increase his intimidating presence and act like a boss, such as dressing more maturely...

But that's no longer necessary.

A Forbes celebrity list indirectly elevated his status and position.

Just as clothes make the man and gold makes the Buddha, he is now gilded.

This influence even extended to the subsequent press conference for the start of filming of "Taken".

Foreign media are alright, after all, the top of the Forbes Global Celebrity List are all top figures with annual incomes of hundreds of millions of dollars.

For example, Mel Gibson, the director of "Mad Max," has publicly reported earnings of $6 million, equivalent to 48 billion yuan.

And then there's Spielberg, whose net worth, according to Forbes, is a staggering $27 billion, equivalent to 216 billion yuan.

Compared to these people, Lü Rui is far from being good enough.

But for domestic media, the post-80s billionaires are incredibly valuable!

This caused many reporters to subconsciously soften their tone during interviews, change their address from "you" to "you (formal)," and add a touch of flattery to their speech.

"Director Lü, what are your expectations for the box office performance of 'Taken'?"

"Hopefully it can surpass The Prestige."

What are your thoughts on Chen Kaige's film "The Promise"?

"I hope Director Chen can make a masterpiece that's as bad as a poem."

What are your thoughts on director Feng Xiaogang's big-budget film "The Banquet," adapted from "Hamlet"?

“No comment.”

Reporters: ? ? ?
After asking several questions and finding no juicy details from Lü Rui, the reporters turned their attention to Jiang Wen, Liu Yifei, and others.

Old Jiang is very tight-lipped; he says what he should say, but doesn't reveal anything he shouldn't.

Liu Yifei, who appears to be quite young, undoubtedly became a good starting point.

So a group of reporters pointed their microphones directly at her, bombarding her with questions, their questions undisguisedly probing and sharp.

"In 'Taken,' you will be playing the female lead for the first time. Are you worried that the audience will compare you to the characters you played before, such as 'Wang Yuyan' and 'Zhao Ling'er'? If you mess up the performance, will you feel like you have let Director Lü down?"

Liu Yifei's fingers tightened slightly around the microphone, her fingertips turning white, but she didn't let the nervousness show on her face. When she looked up, her eyelashes trembled slightly, her eyes were clear and bright like polished jade, and her voice was so steady that there wasn't a trace of emotion in it:

“Every role is a new beginning. Wang Yuyan is gentle and graceful, Zhao Ling'er is lively and pure, while the girl in ‘Taken’ has her own stubbornness and strength.”

All I can do is play my current role well. As for comparisons, the audience can make their own judgments, and I will respect every opinion.

This answer is perfect and flawless!
Another reporter immediately followed up: "Many people online say you're a 'pretty face' actress, believing you only rely on your looks rather than your acting skills. Did you get the lead role this time because of your close relationship with Director Lü?"

The air froze instantly upon hearing this.

Jiang Wen raised an eyebrow, about to speak up to smooth things over for his daughter and take the blame himself.

But at this moment, Liu Yifei confidently raised her head, still with a faint smile on her face, but her tone was more certain:
"When casting actors, Director Lü only considers whether they are suitable for the role, not whether they are close to the actor. This is evidenced by 'Mystic River' and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.' No one said I was unsuitable for the role after the film was released."

As for the "pretty face" label, I accept it, because youth certainly brings many shortcomings. But I will prove through hard work that beyond looks, there are many other things I can offer that will make an impression on the audience.

Her words were neither humble nor arrogant; she neither evaded the questions nor tried to gain sympathy by playing the victim. Instead, she focused on the core of the character.

This kind of response will naturally make netizens more curious about the movie content, and it is also a way to guide the audience to the theater.

Lu Rui stood to the side, looking at her slightly raised chin, unable to hide his surprise, as if he were seeing this girl for the first time.

Is this still the same innocent and carefree Xiao Fei Bao?

How did she suddenly become a strong, emotionally stable female lead?

Baidu reporters continued to press: "You're only 18, yet you have to face so much controversy and pressure online. Don't you feel exhausted? Have you ever thought about living a carefree life like other girls your age?"

Liu Yifei smiled and looked down. When she looked up again, her eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight: "I'm definitely tired, but every time I see my character remembered by the audience, I feel it's all worth it."

As for an easy life, everyone's choices are different. Since I've chosen this path, I want to walk it well.

She once said that she wanted to make her mother proud, so she vowed to work hard and not let her mother down.

When we become strong enough, we can protect our mothers in return, and bravely fight back against any doubts from the outside world!

On one side of the stage, Liu Xiaoli watched her daughter answer calmly, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

She suddenly remembered when filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Liu Yifei fell into the sand while suspended by wires, her elbows scraped and bleeding, but she gritted her teeth and said "Let's do it again" stubbornly.

After "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" aired, she was criticized as a "pretty face" actress. She hid in the dressing room staring blankly at the script. When she came out, her eyes were red, but she smiled and said, "I will definitely do better next time."

Before she knew it, the little girl who used to follow her around, sucking on a straw to drink Ad calcium milk, had grown into a capable young woman.

On the other side, Jiang Wen nudged Lü Rui's arm and gave him a look: "This girl has been hiding her true colors well."

Lu Rui's lips curled up slightly as he suddenly recalled the scene three years ago on the set of "The Story of a Noble Family," when Liu Yifei was asked to drink by the director and secretly called him with a sobbing voice.

Back then, when she saw him, she couldn't hide the grievance in her eyes.

But now, she has transformed all the hardships of the past three years into composure.

Did she only encounter good people on set, except for those on "The Story of a Noble Family"?
Obviously impossible.

Growth is never achieved overnight; it is the result of countless nights spent alone, and the moment of swallowing tears and then smiling in front of the camera.

She was an innocent little girl in his eyes, only knowing that there was a corner here where she could unwind and relieve her fatigue and stress.

In front of outsiders, she is very brave and strong.

Lu Rui sighed softly, feeling both heartache and relief.

This girl is no longer a little one who needs to be protected. Beneath her seemingly innocent face, she already possesses her own unique courage!
Liu Yifei easily defused several tricky questions that were thrown at her in succession, leaving the reporters somewhat bewildered.

No?

Are all the people on the "Taken" crew slippery as eels? How come they're all so slippery?

Some media outlets wanted to interview Jing Tian, ​​but knowing she lacked experience, she only took a group photo and then hid backstage, secretly observing the situation through the gaps.

So the microphone was returned to Lü Rui.

Undeterred, an unfamiliar reporter pressed on, "Director Lü, there are so many actresses in China, why did you choose Liu Yifei? What are the similarities between her and the role?"

Is this some kind of hater hired by the rival team?

They won't stop until they find something wrong with it?

While secretly criticizing her, Lü Rui replied earnestly, "The 'daughter' in the script needs to be somewhat innocent and naive, yet also able to remain calm and composed in times of crisis, delivering crucial information. She needs to possess both innocence and composure... I think she fits this image perfectly."

This girl speaks in a sweet, childlike voice, and her coquettishness is especially endearing; she's perfect for playing the early stages of a character.

As for the later part of the story, Lü Rui is portrayed in the script as having a calm and resourceful side, such as conveying messages to her father, rather than being a purely burdensome and dependent female lead.

He had previously worried that Liu Yifei wouldn't be able to portray that feeling and that he would need to provide one-on-one guidance.

But judging from her performance in the interview, it seems she's hiding another side of herself that she hasn't shown him yet?
After answering, Lü Rui put down the microphone.

The interview is pretty much over now, since the main cast and other Hollywood actors have already given their interviews.

What made Lü Rui frown was that the reporter persisted: "Director Lü, I still think Liu Yifei isn't the best choice. There are many people in the industry who are more outstanding than her..."

"Find one for me?"

"I think Huang Shengyi is pretty good. You can't just go by your personal preferences; you have to follow the rules of the masses..."

What the hell? You dare to try and trap me?

Lu Rui's eyes turned cold, and he interrupted without any politeness: "My rules are my rules! If I say she's suitable, then she's suitable! What? How about I give you the director's position and you find Huang Shengyi to direct?"

It's common knowledge in the industry that he and Stephen Chow don't get along.

This reporter was clearly there to stir up trouble, dragging Huang Shengyi into the conversation, trying to get him to say inappropriate things, and then fabricating stories to implicate Zhou Xingchi.

But the other party clearly did not expect that Lü Rui would be so "unpolite"!
The incident involving the crew of the TV series "House of Flying Daggers" and "The Twins Effect" assaulting reporters is still a taboo in the media circle, even though it happened less than a year ago.

Meeting Lü Rui's cold gaze and seeing the crew members gathering around, the reporter immediately cowered.

One should always keep a low profile when traveling, especially in America. If you really anger Lü Rui, you could just throw him into the Atlantic Ocean to feed the sharks.

"I'm quite looking forward to seeing Liu Yifei's wonderful performance..." He smiled awkwardly and retreated back into the crowd.

Standing next to Lü Rui, Liu Yifei proudly raised her head.

Are you saying I'm inappropriate?
Hmph! My senior is backing me up! Who do you think you are!
At the same time, at the back of the crowd, Jing Tian kept pondering the phrase "My rules are the rules," her beautiful eyes sparkling.

That's so cool!
she likes!
If I ever have the chance to be the female lead, could I add this line to the movie's dialogue?
(End of this chapter)