Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Buried remains a hot topic due to the controversy surrounding it.

Of course, this is also related to the increased promotion of the film.

When Jiang Wen was interviewed by the media, he repeatedly emphasized that he was just an actor and that the director was Cheng Yuan, but it seemed to be of little use.

The criticism only grew louder.

It seems that no matter how you explain it, it's useless.

This was undoubtedly due in no small part to Huayi Brothers' behind-the-scenes machinations.

Despite Jiang Wen's clarification, the media can still find many reasons to continue questioning him.

Some media outlets deliberately stirred up controversy, leading to increasingly intense online criticism.

Those media outlets seemed determined to pin the directorship of "Buried Alive" on Jiang Wen.

Jiang Wen was furious about this and almost cursed at the media.

"I'm not even angry, why are you angry?"

Cheng Yuan looked at the fuming Jiang Wen and couldn't help but say something.

"If someone tries to force something on you that isn't yours, wouldn't you be angry?"

"That depends on what it is."

"The problem is that you don't want that thing, but you're still trying your best to push it away."

"I think I need to vent my anger."

That solves it.

"What's the use of being angry?"

"Are you even young? They insist on claiming your work as mine, it's like someone claiming your son is their biological child, aren't you angry?"

"What kind of analogy is that?" Cheng Yuan said, somewhat speechless. "It's as if you cheated on me. Luckily, I don't even have a girlfriend right now, or I'd really be furious with you."

"You're really not worried?" Jiang Wen said. "If we let the media keep talking like this, even falsehoods will seem true. The Wang brothers are utterly despicable."

"What's fake can't become real, and what's real can't become fake," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "The key is, there's no use in rushing. Just wait until the movie is released, won't everything be fine?"

"I hope so," Jiang Wen said, looking at Cheng Yuan. "Should I talk to Lao Han and ask him to strengthen public opinion guidance in this regard?"

"There's no need," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "The publicity budget for 'Buried Alive' is only so much; why waste it on this?"

Buried is, after all, a low-budget film with limited marketing and distribution funds.

In Cheng Yuan's view, spending publicity and promotion expenses on "questioning voices" would be a losing proposition.

He would rather have higher box office returns and make more money.

As for public opinion?

Time will tell.

He can certainly prove himself with his next film.

He has that confidence.

Of course, do you think he was unhappy about it?

There definitely is.

With limited funds for film promotion and distribution, and the promotion mainly focused on Jiang Wen, Cheng Yuan didn't need to participate in many promotional activities.

So, whenever he had free time, Cheng Yuan went back to school.

"Are you alright?"

A familiar voice rang out, and Cheng Yuan looked up to see Liu Yifei.

"It's alright."

Cheng Yuan replied with a smile.

"Why are you smoking here again for no reason?" Liu Yifei asked. "Are you bothered by those noises?"

What was that sound?

Naturally, this led to the questioning that the director of "Buried Alive" was not him, but Jiang Wen.

"If it were going to be affected, it would have been affected already," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "You haven't joined the crew yet? Weren't you going to play Little Dragon Girl?"

Who will play Little Dragon Girl?

The matter was hyped up by Zhang Jizhong some time ago, but now the actual candidate has been announced.

"Filming starts next month, but I need to join the crew early," Liu Yifei said. "Are you really okay?"

Liu Yifei's eyes showed some worry.

She didn't understand why the media outlets were still acting that way, even after Jiang Wen clarified things and the school issued a statement.

"Yes!" Cheng Yuan said, "I'm depressed right now, and I need a hug to soothe my wounded heart."

As Cheng Yuan spoke, he opened his arms and hugged her.

"Then you can stay here and suffer from depression."

Upon seeing this, Liu Yifei laughed and ran away.

If you can still joke around, then you're definitely fine.

"New Police Story is out, wanna go see it together?"

Cheng Yuan spoke to Liu Yifei, who had run a few steps and then turned back.

"Okay, but not at night. My mom won't allow it."

Liu Yifei hesitated for a moment, but then agreed.

Cheng Yuan just mentioned it casually, but to his surprise, the other person agreed.

"New Police Story" was released on the 24th and is currently the hottest movie.

"Then come this afternoon, I'll wait for you at the school gate."

Cheng Yuan said with a smile that although watching a movie in the afternoon doesn't have the same atmosphere as watching one in the evening, "what more could you ask for!"

In the afternoon, Cheng Yuan met Liu Yifei at the entrance.

"If you can't wear sunglasses, at least wear a mask."

Cheng Yuan couldn't help but remark that Liu Yifei's popularity was still quite high.

Although "Chinese Paladin" hasn't aired yet and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" hasn't been filmed, and her popularity hasn't reached its peak, the possibility of her being recognized at the cinema is not small.

"No need, right?" Liu Yifei said. "I'm not that famous."

"Forget it, let's go!" Cheng Yuan said. "I have masks in my car."

"You bought a car? Do you have a driver's license?"

Liu Yifei asked with a smile.

As for whether Cheng Yuan can afford it, there's no need to ask at all.

"Buried" won an award at the Venice Film Festival, so the rights must have been sold.

The film rights are all in Cheng Yuan's hands.

"Why don't I have a driver's license?" Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "I'm not a minor."

"snort!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei snorted.

She doesn't have a driver's license because she's underage.

"Looks like you've made money. Would you mind telling me how much?"

Liu Yifei sat in the passenger seat and couldn't help but say something.

This car isn't cheap.

She wasn't that enthusiastic about cars, but she still had some basic common sense.

"More than 20 million," Cheng Yuan said. "I set aside some for the next movie, and used the rest to buy a house."

"Over twenty million?" Liu Yifei looked at Cheng Yuan in shock and asked, "To buy a house?"

"The overseas rights to 'Buried Alive' sold for nearly four million US dollars. After taxes, it's only a little over twenty million, but we should still make a profit domestically. Besides, my novel is selling quite well too," Cheng Yuan said. "With the money we make, we can naturally buy a house. You can also buy a house when you make money; consider it an investment. Right now, house prices in the capital are only a few thousand, but they'll probably be more than tens of thousands in the future, so just consider it an investment."

"Movies are so profitable?" Liu Yifei said. "My salary for 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' was only a few hundred thousand."

"It's not the movie that makes money, it's 'Buried Alive' that makes money," Cheng Yuan said. "Fasten your seatbelts! These days, movies still lose more money than they make."

"You're so amazing."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

She had heard that movies often lose more money than they make.

"That's right. I'm a genius," Cheng Yuan said. "I have even more amazing skills to offer, you'll find out later."

"Narcissistic!"

Liu Yifei replied with a smile.

"You should really consider investing in real estate," Cheng Yuan said. "With the 08 Olympics, it would be strange if housing prices didn't rise. Besides, with my country's economic development, housing prices will definitely remain high and won't decline for at least another one or two decades. Even if the real estate market experiences a downturn, prices won't drop much."

"My money is with my mother," Liu Yifei shook her head and said, "Besides, I don't have much money."

"Oh, I forgot you're still a minor."

Cheng Yuan smiled, and his words earned him a playful punch from Liu Yifei.

"I'm driving," Cheng Yuan said hastily. "Do you want to die on the same day, month, and year as me?"