I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 130, The Invitation of "The Lotus Lantern"

Li Yun was very happy.

This way, everyone will know Murong Fu's ideals and his fate, instead of him being a clown pursuing empty dreams.

Is this also a way to give him a grand funeral?

His end, his fate.

His life story was recognized by the original author.

Li Yun happily went and bought himself a large steamed bun to eat.

Okay, it seems like I only like eating steamed buns as my staple food now. When did my eating habits start to change?

Never mind that.

At this moment, the celebration banquet for the great success of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" naturally began.

Zhang Da Hu Zi threw a grand banquet at Shunde Lou in Beijing.

The entire crew was invited, and the banquet was incredibly lavish.

Li Yun hadn't even arrived yet, and this group of people were already quite drunk.

Many directors and production teams have come to visit, as the cast and crew of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" are currently very popular.

At this moment, Hu Jun was a little dazed from drinking, his stomach full of alcohol and food.

This time, his Qiao Feng is one of the most well-received characters, and as the absolute protagonist, he also sits in the main seat at this banquet.

He was flushed and looked uncomfortable, but his joy was still evident. After all, the Tian Long Ba Bu project had indeed brought him success in many ways.

His status is firmly in the second tier of TV dramas.

"Next, I want to try my best to break into the ranks of top-tier actors." Hu Jun said, his face flushed, "I want to be a top-tier actor, and I want to be the TV King."

"If you want to be a top-notch actor, you have to try your hand at serious drama roles," Zhou Liang said from the side.

It doesn't mean that serious dramas are superior.

But serious dramas are more likely to win awards.

This is the objective situation.

Serious dramas are more likely to win awards, and if you want to climb the ranks in the industry, you have to choose serious dramas in the end.

However, the realm of serious dramas is also full of talented individuals. Hu Jun can play the lead role and dominate the scene in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, but if he were to go into the realm of serious dramas, he might only be able to start from minor supporting roles.

However, Hu Jun will probably still do it.

Besides money, isn't the main reason we become actors also to achieve stardom?

"I want to be a versatile actor, a versatile television actor."

"Then I want to be a movie queen too," Liu Tao chimed in from the side.

Everyone took this as a joke.

At this moment, Li Yun also arrived late.

"Oh my, our Murong Fu is here last."

"Sorry, sorry, there's a bit of traffic on this road."

"Hahahaha, come on over here." Zhang Da Huzi beckoned Li Yun over with an incredibly enthusiastic expression.

This enthusiasm wasn't feigned.

Li Yun is indeed a great contributor to the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

His performance in the show was usually unremarkable, but he unexpectedly pulled off a huge comeback in the final episode.

This directly boosted the reputation of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" by half a level.

Furthermore, Jin Yong's direct modification of the original character Murong Fu in the novel further propelled the entire CCTV version of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils into the eye of the storm.

Since ancient times, it has always been the case that adapted works should accommodate the original works; there has never been a time when the original works should accommodate the adapted works.

Or rather, this wasn't a compromise; it was Jin Yong himself who approved of this adaptation.

Why would the original author be the one who understands Murong Fu best?

right.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang. I also wish everyone good luck in your future projects." Li Yun said with a smile, appearing quite cheerful.

That's true, which amused Yu Mingsheng, who was standing nearby: "Old Zhang, didn't you say before that our young actor, Li, has a rather quiet personality?"

"Well, I can say anything about anyone's personality, but I really can't guarantee anything about Li Yun's personality," Zhang Dahuzi said after thinking for a moment.

After all, he was working with Murong Fu on set, not Li Yun.

This made Yu Mingsheng even more curious about this young actor.

It was obvious that the tyrant Zhang Dahuzi respected him.

His admiration was palpable.

This is the first time I've seen this bearded man treat young people this way.

It certainly makes people quite curious.

"Alright, let me introduce you. This is Director Yu Mingsheng, a veteran of CCTV. He has a project in mind, why don't you talk to him?"

Zhang Da Huzi stopped beating around the bush and went straight to introducing director Yu Mingsheng.

This made many of the actors nearby envious.

And here comes the opportunity.

But there's no use in being envious.

After all, opportunities are something that people have to fight for.

They earned this opportunity through their performance; you can't argue with that.

At this moment, Li Yun suddenly realized.

This is the director of The Lotus Lantern.

The CCTV version of Lotus Lantern.

It's still Li Yun's childhood memory.

It is considered one of CCTV's top-tier major projects.

Its scale is second only to various serious dramas.

Although mythological dramas are slightly less popular in terms of online releases.

However, this drama can serve as a springboard into the CCTV circle.

"I really like the Lotus Lantern. I grew up watching the Shanghai Film Studio's version of the Lotus Lantern."

"That's good."

Yu Mingsheng wasn't too surprised, after all, the Lotus Lantern is a well-known part of ancient Chinese legends, and there are very few people who are truly unfamiliar with it.

"I want you to play Liu Yanchang, Chenxiang's father, or Xiaotianquan."

If it were Liu Yanchang or Xiaotianquan, they could get the award without going through an audition.

No need for auditions; as long as the person and the role are right, filming can begin immediately upon arrival.

"How did you come up with the idea of the Howling Celestial Dog?" Zhang Dahuzi next to him clicked his tongue in surprise.

"This young Li is quite adept at expressing his obsession with emotions, and coincidentally, our Howling Celestial Dog is also an obsessive person, a loyal and foolish one." Yu Mingsheng smiled and said, "I have high hopes for you."

At this moment, Li Yun smiled.

"I'll think about it."

"Okay, but get back to me as soon as possible. Quite a few people have already reserved the role, including people from Golden Harvest. By the way, I heard that people from Golden Harvest are very optimistic about you, and they should be sending you invitations from time to time, hahaha."

"Thanks."

"Haha, let's toast now, it's time for our Tian Long Ba Bu (a fictional martial arts world)."

After discussing this matter, everyone returned to the lively atmosphere of clinking glasses, drinking, and boasting.

We've returned to the protagonists' time.

Hu Jun and his group's time.

After all, although Murong Fu provided a surprise at the end, everyone still knows who truly carried the entire drama's plot.

It's still that same Master Qiao.

This Master Qiao is the greatest contributor to Tianlong.

Wine and meat, hot springs, bathhouses.

At this banquet, amidst the clinking of glasses, everyone is engaging in adult social interactions, emotional connections, and financial maintenance.

Each with their own agenda.

Each had their own thoughts.

Li Yun gradually withdrew from the central hall of the banquet and went to the children's table.

A person drinks alone.

Oh wait, I poured two glasses of wine.

"I'm here, I'm here, Brother Li."

At this moment, Liu Qianqian came to Li Yun's side, holding a glass of soda water in her hand.

Soda water and milk were her drinks for the entire night.

She doesn't drink alcohol, and she sits at the children's table.

He was quite happy there at night, and no one bothered her, since they all knew she was an actress with connections.

If there are resources she wants, her mother will naturally try to obtain them.

If her mother didn't agree, then there's no point in contacting her.

"Cheers, to celebrate the success of our Tianlong Babu!" Li Yun said with a smile.

"Cheers! Cheers!" At this moment, Liu Qianqian took out her milk cup, her face squinting with a smile that looked like a crescent moon.

very nice.

At that very moment, Li Yun raised a glass in another direction.

This was Li Yun's second glass of wine.

"Why are you toasting over there?" Lin Zhiying, who was passing by, was a little curious about the direction Li Yun was toasting, since there was clearly no one there.

What Li Yun was thinking about at this moment.

Is there no one over there?

maybe.

Maybe.

For Li Yun...

It is said that a person's death...

It begins with the passing away of the physical body.

The decay and death of the body.

But if he never had a physical body, did he ever exist?

Whether it was Lin Zhiying or Hu Jun, they had once roamed the chaotic world of martial arts with him, and were known as heroes.

They were once Qiao Feng, and they were once Duan Yu.

But at this moment, amidst the clinking of glasses, they are no longer those chivalrous heroes of the martial world; they are real people, truly living, breathing human beings.

But for Li Yun...

The significance of that chaotic martial arts world is not merely a stepping stone to fame and fortune in reality.

Murong Fu was the same.

So this glass of wine of mine.

Whom are we paying homage to?

At this moment, Li Yun smiled and said.

"I don't know, maybe I'm drunk."

"Drink more tonight. You're drunk. I'll take you home later. Our 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' project is a success, so of course we should all drink until we drop." Lin Zhiying smiled and patted Li Yun's shoulder before going to drink on the other side.

At this point, only Li Yun and Liu Qianqian remained at the children's table.

Just as Li Yun raised his glass, Liu Qianqian next to him also raised her glass.

"Oh!" Liu Qianqian said with a smile, her eyes narrowed.

White milk, amber-colored liquor.

Cheers!

"Cheers to Cousin Murong! Cheers to Brother Li!" At this moment, Liu Qianqian tilted her head and said, "Aren't we supposed to toast our cousin?"

At this moment, Li Yun was stunned for a moment.

what.

As expected, there are still people who remember and know.

Indulging in the sensual pleasures and fame of the world.

Li Yun said with a smile.

"Cheers to Liu Qianqian, cheers to Wang Yuyan, cheers to Murong Fu."