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

Chapter 213, It's All About Love

The cumulative box office figures for "Kung Fu Hustle" over the past three days have been released.

The box office totaled 1200 million in three days.

Sounds so-so?

but.

This is a local achievement from Hong Kong!

And that doesn't even include the results from mainland China!

This result is undoubtedly phenomenal and outstanding.

Actually, the box office performance on the second day was just average. After all, it's impossible to say that the first wave of media campaign had no impact; otherwise, there would be no need to go to such lengths.

Even Zhang Bingcheng, the leader of Huayi, is prepared to face the first wave of impact and then turn the tide.

On the other hand, these "dirts" on Stephen Chow are indeed more real than pearls. With such tangible dirt on him, it's understandable that people would talk about it—especially since Stephen Chow himself doesn't seem to care and simply lets these rumors circulate.

however.

The first wave of impact didn't even arrive.

Because public opinion reacted and fermented immediately after the broadcast.

After all, due to Stephen Chow's personal issues, the popularity of "Kung Fu Hustle" was actually quite high.

So the reaction after it aired was both swift and intense!

What's even more unexpected is...

era.

Things have really changed.

The media giants of that era, newspapers with thousands of employees, including the Hong Kong Entertainment News and the Southern Metropolis Daily (entertainment section), couldn't even publish their news.

That little online media outlet sitting in the corner.

Their news has spread like wildfire, faster than any other public opinion event.

"Are we entering an era of cyber hegemony? Wow, we've already reached that era without even realizing it!"

At the victory celebration banquet.

Li Yun sat at the victory celebration banquet, constantly being offered drinks. Drinking culture was a characteristic of this era, and Li Yun didn't dislike drinking.

Watching the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts.

The critical reception and box office performance of "Kung Fu Hustle" are already a settled matter.

From the perspective of the character.

This episode should definitively conclude the hype surrounding Cheng Shih-Lung and Stephen Chow, who are considered equals in the status of comedy kings.

And Li Yun.

It will appear below the names of the two individuals.

Above Wu Yanzu's name.

In this era, online media was just emerging and was still very clean. There was no buying of trending topics; the popularity was genuine, reflecting the feedback from audiences and media professionals after watching two movies.

Guan Zu in "New Police Story" is a villain who was portrayed well and had his own charm. Mainly, the actor is just too handsome.

The Fire Cloud Evil God in "Kung Fu Hustle" is a mentally disturbing character who is despicable and shameless, seeking both life and death. He is a true martial arts fanatic and a true madman.

Guan Zu, as a villain, is even sympathized with, pitied, and even liked by some people.

I don't like or dislike the Fire Cloud Evil God.

Rather, it is a more advanced emotion.

畏惧

After watching the film, viewers were terrified of the Fire Cloud Evil God, even though some people realized that he was just a mad dog forced out by the times.

But it is also one.

A super mad dog with sharp teeth.

It is precisely because everyone's emotions are so aligned.

This leads to another conclusion.

The actor is Li Yun.

It was picked up by "Kung Fu Hustle".

absolute.

It was "Kung Fu Hustle" that made money.

When you succeed.

Your rebelliousness will become your personality.

Stephen Chow stood in the center of the banquet, a slight smile on his face, raising a glass of fine wine, welcoming cheers and toasts from all sides, as well as a constant stream of olive branches.

"Master Xing, I'm about to throw up if I keep drinking for you. Let Xiao Li do it." Yuan Hua's face was flushed red from drinking, and he looked like he was about to collapse.

At this moment, Zhou Xingxing was looking at Li Yun.

He said it casually.

"He just drank quite a bit, let's just let him rest."

Yuanhua: "???"

"I drank less? I'm even older than him! Why don't you feel sorry for me?" Yuan Hua was stunned, looking completely innocent.

In this regard.

Stephen Chow ignored him.

Continue to refuse drinks from Yuanhua.

"Don't worry, there will be someone to share the drinking with you later. Here they are."

And as Stephen Chow smiled slightly, his gaze fell upon what he saw.

Two people arrived.

Cheng Shilong, and Wu Yanzu.

The two lead actors who are rivals in this film, "Kung Fu Hustle".

They actually came to the celebration party for "Kung Fu Hustle"!?

The arrival of Cheng Shilong and Wu Yanzu surprised and shocked everyone.

This time, undercurrents are turbulent, with deceit and treachery, and entanglements both inside and outside the arena are everywhere.

It was a true showdown of the highest order, a fight to the death.

However.

Cheng Shilong actually showed up at the celebration party for "Kung Fu Hustle"!

Li Yun himself, observing all of this, was not really surprised.

after all.

In the entertainment industry.

a friend.

Perhaps it won't be hard to find.

But an opponent.

It's not something you can just easily encounter.

"They really made a mess of things before. They're all incredibly cunning actors. I'm completely out of touch with them," Chen Guoji, the leader of the Axe Gang and the fake Bruce Lee, remarked.

This time, his portrayal of the Axe Gang leader was genuinely helpful to him.

This solidified its status as a counterfeit Bruce Lee.

After all, he really does look a lot like Bruce Lee!

This is absolutely true.

"You're right, aren't you? This world is so hypocritical."

"Me?" Li Yun paused for a moment before saying, "All I see is unwavering love."

"what?"

"I saw Brother Lung's unparalleled, undisguised love for Stephen Chow! It was so genuine, so real."

Chen Guoji was stunned.

He racked his brains but couldn't come up with such a description.

Love?

"That's right!" Li Yun said earnestly, "Look, sparing no expense, using any means necessary, fighting, pulling and tugging, abandoning all pretense of face and dignity, just to crush and defeat the other side—tell me, how can such emotion not be love? How can such emotion not be genuine?"

"In my eyes, the way they looked at each other was so full of affection."

Chen Guoji didn't know what kind of emotion to express at this moment.

Although I think it's nonsense, I also think that Li Yun's understanding might be correct?

What exactly is their brain circuitry like?

"You've arrived? I've been waiting for you for so long."

"Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way."

"That's how it is in Hong Kong."

Cheng Shilong and Stephen Chow exchanged a smile.

That feeling of having a kindred spirit arises spontaneously.

Li Yun was right.

True friends are hard to find in life.

But having a worthy opponent to fight with all your might is also an ultimate experience.

The feelings they shared, the emotions reflected in each other's eyes, were love.

And respect.

Respect leads people to resort to any means necessary.

Only then can one truly give their all.

"This time you were indeed a cut above the rest. I lost quite decisively this time." Cheng Shilong paused for a moment and then said, "I originally thought that Hong Kong audiences still preferred purely visual experiences, but times have changed. Just as online media has improved print media this time, we are also caught up in this torrent."

"Would you believe me if I said I didn't invite those three online media outlets?" Stephen Chow paused before speaking.

"I believe you, of course I believe you." Cheng Shilong smiled.

"Enough talk, let's drink."

"Then let's drink!"

The two got along much better than anyone imagined.

When Cheng Shilong passed by Li Yun's table, he did indeed glance at Li Yun.

This piqued the curiosity of everyone present.

As is widely known, Li Yun's popularity and reputation this time are second only to the battle of the two heroes.

Although there is suspicion that the media deliberately hyped it up, in terms of the outcome, the biggest reversal in public opinion this time was for Li Yun.

Cheng Shilong smiled slightly at Li Yun and said.

"Well done, keep up the good work next time."

"Thank you, Brother Long. I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again next time."

"There must be."

Cheng Shilong turned his head away and continued to offer toasts.

Although his expression appeared calm, the regret inside felt like it was about to explode.

If only I had chosen him back then.

This current calm demeanor is his last act of defiance.

Ugh.

"You are excellent." At this moment, Wu Yanzu, who lived opposite Li Yun, said these words in somewhat broken Mandarin.

Although his considerable fan base is still trying its best to make amends for him.

But being inferior is being inferior, and Wu Yanzu is not someone who can't accept defeat.

If the position were reversed, the other party might be able to play the role of my Guan Yu, but I would definitely not be able to match the acting skills of his Fire Cloud Evil God.

Is this really a newly debuted third-tier celebrity?

This looks like someone who has honed their acting skills for many years.

Or perhaps they've studied that character for many years.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have such incredible expressive power.

If someone has truly studied this type of character for many years, then their loss is not unjustified.

Wu Yanzu also thought about it for a moment, and it seemed that he did have some success in playing villains.

Of course, this isn't about making excuses for myself.

This time, a loss is a loss.

The mountains are high and the waters are far and the flow is long.

"I hope you won't fall behind. I'll give it my all next time."

After saying that, Wu Yanzu left.

At the end of the celebration banquet, Stephen Chow also found Li Yun.

He gave Li Yun his private phone number.

It's worth noting that very few actors in the industry have Stephen Chow's personal contact information.

"Just don't bother me with trivial matters."

Stephen Chow was being very polite.

Li Yun nodded as well.

"I'll definitely bother you with something important."

"Yes, that would be best."

The one who earned the most this time was undoubtedly Stephen Chow, who made a fortune from the box office revenue sharing as both the director and lead actor.

If he wins more awards in the future, it will be an even greater achievement for him, like a towering building on a solid foundation.

He still cares a lot.

For such top-tier actors.

His goal is to win all the Best Actor awards.

To become a truly versatile actor recognized by various awards.

This is the highest achievement for an actor—a versatile actor.

Li Yun has officially been promoted to a second-tier film star.

Theoretically, the film remuneration has successfully advanced to the level of 50 to 80.

But there's no rush.

This time, the olive branches must be piling up like a mountain.

That's how it should be.

The day after receiving the wrap party invitation, Jiang Chenggang did not receive the mountain of offers he had expected.

Something that's a bit puzzling.

Li Yun has indeed successfully risen to stardom this time, and his performance was quite good. Why didn't he get the resources he was waiting for?

(End of this chapter)