Huayu: King of Kung Fu

Chapter 101 Because They Are Teenagers

Lin Hu and Fan Binbin have both finished filming.

Fan Binbin was still injured, so naturally she didn't go to the film set.

Lin Hu didn't go to the film set either; he was busy communicating with Hollywood via email about the release of "Ong-Bak 2".

Ong-Bak 2 is about to be released in North America, and Universal has gone all out this time with a 2600-screen opening.

Meanwhile, "Romeo Must Die," distributed by Warner Bros. and starring Jet Li, was released at the same time as "Ong-Bak 2," with the same scale.

Perhaps it was the success of "Rush Hour" that led Hollywood to turn its attention to other Chinese kung fu actors who have influence in Asia.

Jet Li and Lin Hu, a veteran superstar and a kung fu newcomer, faced off in the North American market at the turn of the millennium.

Lin Hu will head to North America for promotional activities once filming for "Better Days" wraps up.

Lin Hu confirmed everything he needed to do in Hollywood with Universal, then closed his notebook and fell into deep thought.

He remembered that the original timeline of Jet Li's "Romeo Must Die" grossed over $5000 million in North America.

This time, his own "Ong-Bak 2" has clashed head-on with his, and it's hard to say who will come out on top.

Just then, Fan Binbin sent me a text message.

"Brother Tiger, could you teach me how to apply medicated wine?"

Lin Hu replied with a single word: "Okay!"

Lin Hu entered Fan Binbin's room, where she was lying on the bed watching TV.

"Tiger Brother!" Fan Binbin called out sweetly.

Lin Hu agreed, walked to the bedside, sat down, and picked up the medicinal wine on the table.

Fan Binbin pulled back the blanket covering her legs and said, "Thank you for your help!"

Lin Hu glanced over and saw that the bruises on her legs were very obvious.

"Don't be so willful in the future. You're an actress; having scars on your legs is a big deal. Remember to take care of your legs when you go back to Beijing!"

"Okay!"

Lin Hu poured some medicinal wine into his hands, rubbed them together, and then rubbed them on Fan Binbin's fair and tender calves.

Fan Binbin felt that Lin Hu's palm was very hot, and under his rubbing, it seemed that a trace of medicinal power was seeping into his skin.

It feels a little painful, but also a little comfortable.

"Brother Tiger, your technique is so professional!"

"I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, and getting injured and bleeding is commonplace. I've become quite the healer through experience!"

Lin Hu chatted with Fan Binbin, his hands never stopping, rubbing his left leg, then his right, then his calves, then his thighs, then his arms, then his arms, then his...

Fan Binbin felt a little ashamed after being rubbed by Lin Hu for a long time.

But Lin Hu's technique was so good that she felt very comfortable and couldn't help but ask, "Are you coming back for another treatment tomorrow?"

"paint on!"

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Fan Binbin felt a strange mix of anticipation and shyness, and her face immediately turned bright red.

Fan Binbin's skin was extremely fair, and at this moment, her cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, looking so delicate that Lin Hu couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Fan Binbin was very bold. When she sensed Lin Hu watching her, she looked over with her clear black and white eyes.

Their eyes met, and after a moment of eye contact, an ambiguous atmosphere filled the room.

The final scene of "Better Days" is being filmed.

Chen Nian was admitted to university, and police officer Zheng Yi came to see her off. Before leaving, he told her some news.

"A few days ago, Liu Beishan was sentenced to death in court. Due to the egregious nature of the crimes, the combination of multiple offenses, and his prior criminal record, the court delivered its verdict quickly!"

This was the final scene, and Zhou Xun's acting was phenomenal. She walked slowly with her back to the camera, looking like she was about to collapse.

"Isn't he still a minor?"

"He's lying to you. Liu Beishan is an adult—even if he were a minor, he would still be held legally responsible!"

Chen Nian had her back to an iron fence, which looked like a cage, but the door was open. She was hunched over as she walked out of the door.

"Chen Nian!"

Just as she was about to fall, Zheng Yi caught her.

"Get out! Get out!"

Chen Nian angrily shoved Zheng Yi, screaming hysterically.

"Why? Why won't you let us go? We just want to get out of here, is that so hard? Why are you doing this? Why are you doing this—get out!"

She pushed Zheng Yi frantically, and when Zheng Yi hugged her, she bit him hard.

Zheng Yi said, "I'm sorry, I lied to you! Liu Beishan's verdict hasn't come out yet, but he'll definitely be in jail for decades. If it were you, you'd be out in a few years! You can hate me forever, but I really did it for your own good!"

The young policeman Zheng Yi in the movie is a very upright person.

He sympathized with Chen Nian and wanted to protect her, but he was persistently pursuing the truth.

Another policeman asked her, "Haven't you been protecting Chen Nian all along? Why are you now so insistent on proving that she killed Wei Lai?"

Zheng Yi said, "If someone were to be wrongfully imprisoned for decades on her behalf, her life would be ruined."

"But no one would take the blame for rape and murder for another person."

"Neither you nor I would, but they're still teenagers!"

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Zhou Xun squatted on the ground and cried for a long time before Peter Chan finally called a halt.

Lin Hu walked over, helped her up, and held her in his arms.

Peter Chan announced, "Filming for 'Better Days' has wrapped!"

This was the last scene the crew filmed, not the last scene of the movie.

The last scene in the movie was the first scene filmed on the day filming began.

Many years later, Chen Nian became a teacher. She walked down the street, with Xiao Bei following behind her.

The sun was shining brightly on the street, and the two boys were still together!

They've all come out of it!

The crew returned to Beijing and began post-production work on "Better Days".

Peter Chan's team truly lives up to their reputation as someone who has been deeply involved in art-house films for many years; they are incredibly efficient and professional.

They not only completed filming within the planned timeframe, but the lead actors also delivered outstanding performances under their guidance.

Lin Hu was very satisfied with this and believed that the cooperation was very worthwhile.

After the post-production is completed, it will need to be submitted for review and exhibited—Lin Hu isn't worried about that for now, as he's going to the United States.

Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin returned to Beijing for only three days before heading to Shanghai to join the cast of "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind".

Lin Hu drove them to the airport, and Zhou Xun said reluctantly, "When are you coming back?"

Lin Hu silently considered his schedule for a moment and said, "I have to go to the US first for the promotional activities of 'Ong-Bak 2,' and then go to Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Film Awards. Are you going to the Hong Kong Film Awards?"

"Infernal Affairs" is nominated for this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, leading the pack with 12 nominations.

As a film that changed the landscape of Hong Kong cinema, it was destined to dominate the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Now that Lin Hu is in charge of this movie, he naturally wants to make a splash!

Zhou Xun readily agreed, "Sure, I'm planning to take leave and participate!"

"Then let's meet in Hong Kong!"