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

Chapter 207, Focus of the Storm

This time, the media's focus is all on Li Yun.

The main problem is that there's nowhere else to focus on.

Or.

Li Yun possesses a very natural point of conflict, a point of conflict that the media simply cannot ignore.

He had entanglements with both film crews.

This is the most basic point of conflict.

An actor discarded by "New Police Story".

Then he went to "Kung Fu Hustle" and was picked up by Stephen Chow to play the villainous male lead.

This conveys a message.

Probably.

Stephen Chow went to pick up a bargain.

As for whether it was a genuine bargain.

It really is something that other people don't want.

As for his opponent, Wu Yanzu, who possesses the quality of being "handsome".

That probably means it really is something someone else doesn't want.

It's probably that stubborn one.

Stephen Chow.

What was the result of his stubbornness?

From here, the media began to operate.

Start from this angle. Begin the offensive with public opinion.

"How can you say it's picking up someone else's discarded work? It's clearly Stephen Chow's crew who had a keen eye for talent." At this moment, Jiang Chenggang was extremely angry: "It sounds even worse than picking up a bargain! These media outlets really know how to talk."

"Finding a bargain" at least implies that the item might be of good quality.

Picking up things that others don't want is purely mocking.

The kind of mockery that's meant to ridicule.

The kind of mockery that holds nothing back.

This is also the view of many media outlets in the industry.

after all.

In a sense.

The supporting cast in "New Police Story" is indeed a level above that in "Kung Fu Hustle".

Moreover, and most importantly, the two leaders have very different personalities.

Both are gems of Hong Kong, top-tier actors.

However, their personalities are quite different.

Cheng Shilong may be somewhat domineering, but he would never assert his authority and rule unilaterally.

He listens to advice quite well.

Stephen Chow won't listen to advice and will give you a good scolding.

If Chengshilong only acts willfully in certain places...

So Stephen Chow will probably continue to be willful, do as he pleases, and be extremely domineering from beginning to end.

This is where the two differ in some ways beyond their roles as actors.

For this reason, major media outlets have made the following inference.

The planning for "New Police Story" is stronger than that for "Kung Fu Hustle." After all, there's a slight difference in the attitudes of the creators.

Furthermore, Emperor Entertainment Group and Daniel Wu's management company were also involved in promoting the project, with a particular focus on the selection of supporting actors.

When the supporting cast on this side is significantly better than that on the other side.

The scales of public opinion will tip.

And at this very moment.

Li Yun closed the newspaper and went online to surf the internet. Before he knew it, the Internet age was almost here.

It's just that no one has discovered it yet.

"Wow, that's how online media does it."

Whether it's Sina, Sohu, or NetEase, the media sections on these platforms don't actually have much personal bias in their box office predictions for this period. However, when many news articles on these platforms are focusing on Stephen Chow's autocratic style, it's clear that...

The bias in their stance is quite obvious.

In a sense.

Stephen Chow's popularity in the industry is indeed not as good as Jackie Chan's.

This is indeed something that everyone can see.

The prediction is that this time, Stephen Chow will falter in such a subtle way.

"Li Zi, why aren't you saying anything? You're really carefree."

"What's the point of me saying anything here right now? It's all meaningless. Do you think I can influence their publicity or the quality of our film?" Li Yun chuckled and patted Jiang Chenggang on the shoulder, saying, "Calm down, calm down and let the hype die down for a while."

Jiang Chenggang also hesitated to speak.

Actually, he was indeed a little scared.

Many media outlets are actually right.

In terms of supporting characters, "New Police Story" is indeed much better.

Moreover, in "New Police Story," Daniel Wu is indeed a special second-tier actor.

He possesses a unique quality called "handsome".

What sets him apart from other actors is his unique quality.

Even if he didn't have a powerful background or someone to support him, he would still have a chance to succeed.

Special characteristics and features are that important in the industry.

Li Yun is handsome, but he's nowhere near as handsome or on par with Wu Yanzu.

They haven't yet developed their own unique acting style.

Regarding supporting roles.

"New Police Story" is strong.

Moreover, Stephen Chow is autocratic and disobedient in various ways.

That's not really news in the industry.

This time it's just that it's been exposed.

Actually, this time, the industry's public opinion...

This was indeed a significant blow to Stephen Chow, as his strained relationship with Andrew Ng was exposed through the media's "unintentional" sensationalism.

This gave many people a sense of sudden realization.

Kung Fu Hustle was clearly directed by Stephen Chow himself.

But Andrew Ng was not among them.

This veteran supporting actor, who rose to fame almost simultaneously with Stephen Chow shortly after his debut, surprisingly didn't appear in this original, self-directed, and self-acted film. Isn't that intriguing enough?

When these intriguing things appear.

When many of the circulating "rumors" were confirmed.

This will have an unpredictable impact on the film itself.

at this time.

Undoubtedly, this incident has sparked a public outcry.

It has an absolute advantage over "New Police Story", which makes this battle between the two heroes even more noteworthy.

People outside of Hong Kong are paying close attention to this National Day film season competition.

"Two top-tier actors, both uncompromisingly pursuing their own stubbornness, insisting on targeting each other during their respective schedules—it's truly interesting."

At this moment, Li Mo was at home reading the newspaper, and said calmly.

Top-tier actors have the right to exercise their freedom and whims.

It's the kind of company that even investors and bosses have to give in to.

but.

"The movies and circles you're in are completely different from theirs," Liu Meng said casually, with a hint of disdain in her words. As a member of the "red" artist faction, she didn't think much of those who were promoted by popular culture.

Even if one reaches the status of Stephen Chow or Jackie Chan.

For these artists who earned military ranks and extraordinary status through their performing arts, this was a significant achievement.

They probably don't think much of them.

"The future belongs to the young people. We old folks will eventually have to gravitate towards popular culture," Li Mo said calmly.

"If you say so, then so be it."

Liu Meng neither confirmed nor denied this; on this point, she and her husband did have some disagreements.

However, she won't argue.

They certainly wouldn't argue.

Because of the family of role models of our time.

It must be harmonious.

You must be all smiles.

Even though Liu Meng had some doubts about him, she still had to play the role of a peacemaker.

"Is it Li Yun again?" Liu Meng said, looking at the newspaper. "I keep feeling like his name is appearing in my head lately."

"This isn't a rare name. Is there anything strange about it?"

"No, it's not surprising. It's just that recently, Peng Yuyan and Liu Yehong, two of us younger actors, both encountered this Li Yun, this new generation actor, while filming."

Liu Meng was still observing her husband.

I found that he really didn't show any emotional fluctuations.

Regarding this name.

Don't Have

Liu Meng continued speaking at this point.

"According to what they said, this Li Yun's mental state is not very good. He seems to have some kind of mental illness, and it's quite strange that he's a bit delusional."

"It's just a gimmick. It's nothing more than trying to create a persona for themselves and stand out, just like Wu Yanzu saying he's the most handsome man in five thousand years of Chinese history." Li Mo seemed unfazed by this, and after a pause, she said, "Only the audience knows the specifics. Only the audience can judge our work. It's not made for ourselves, and the actors' personalities aren't something they put on for us."

Liu Meng remained silent for a long time, but finally smiled rather brightly.

It seemed to be a pleasant surprise.

Her own husband.

It seems there really is some special relationship between him and this young actor named Li Yun.

If that's really the case.

That would be wonderful.

Then, Liu Meng transformed herself into that virtuous wife.

A virtuous and talented singing artist, an outstanding daughter-in-law of the Li family, a top-tier singer who enjoys military rank benefits and also has her own treatment within the system.

Li Modu, at this moment, was also smiling broadly.

Two people.

They all tacitly agreed to put on their own masks.

Follow what everyone can see

How ironic!

But both of them followed this inner rule.

At this point, Li Mo also started talking about work; he was going to check out the movie "Kung Fu Hustle" this time.

The reason is also very simple.

Because it is necessary.

Although Liu Meng doesn't think much of popular culture, Li Mo still has to watch the film. As a filmmaker, he needs to understand popular culture and the movie "Kung Fu Hustle."

Whether it's "Kung Fu Hustle" or "Kung Fu Hustle".

It's still "New Police Story".

He has to go and see.

Regardless of whether it's for their own career.

Or perhaps it was paving the way for his future son.

These are all essential things.

However, when she wanted to talk to her son about this that evening, she found that he was still in the bar at that hour.

When it came to this particular incident, Li Mo didn't want to play the role of a model husband. His face darkened as he said, "You gave him money to go to the bar again?"

"He's still young, what's wrong with him going to a bar? These days, what young person doesn't go to bars to have fun?"

"But you can't let him go every day. He's only twenty. Aren't you afraid he'll cause trouble and come back to you? Last time he got drunk and you had to clean up his mess. That was already a lot of trouble."

Liu Meng disagreed with this.

Only when he was in contact with his son, Li Yichun.

She would not consider any pros and cons.

Spoil him.

She loves him.

All his status and wealth belonged to his son.

(End of this chapter)