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

Chapter 379, Vanity Fair

With the end of "Lurking", the celebration banquet was held as scheduled.

The production quality of the second-tier production was as good as that of the first-tier production.

It can be said that they completely exceeded the goals set for this project.

Many directors from the industry have come here.

The director friends who had initially been subtly sarcastic towards Jiang Wei began to treat him like a brother, engaging in all sorts of attempts to get close to him.

Sometimes that's how the world of fame and fortune works; when you have enough value, your arrogance can become a label of superiority.

That's not arrogance.

It is because of excellence and talent that one possesses these qualities.

Even Jiang Wei was deeply moved, saying that the same actions could have drastically different consequences depending on the results he achieved.

The outcome of the champagne and the compliments from those around him were all beyond his expectations.

"That's the world of fame and fortune, you have to get used to it."

Zhang the Bearded Man smiled at this moment, holding a glass of fine wine in his hand.

Compared to Jiang Wei's discomfort, Zhang Da Hu Zi was much more accustomed to it.

At this moment, Li Yun and Gao Yuanyuan also arrived at the celebration banquet.

Zuo Lan exudes intellectual beauty, with her eyes and brows radiating a noble air.

Although Wang Cuiping was not as beautiful as Gao Yuanyuan, she was still a rare beauty among ordinary women.

Moreover, her acting skills were highly recognized in the TV series "Lurking".

It perfectly captured the feeling of a female warrior.

There is no doubt that her acting is more natural and fluid than Gao Yuanyuan's.

The intellectual Wanqiu is equally impressive; she is the ultimate winner among all the female characters in the undercover drama, and she is the one who gets a marriage certificate with Yu Zecheng in the series.

In the end, this character also found his own faith.

She also became a fighter in Yan'an, a comrade-in-arms who fought alongside Yu Zecheng.

The main characters are all memorable, and this time the director's team is watching them closely. "Hunting".

"I feel like our performance wasn't bad either, but why do they keep staring at these young people?" Zu Feng said with a hint of sourness.

His performance as Li Ya was also quite outstanding.

"We in the system don't get as many roles as they do; our schedules are already fully booked," Feng He'en joked from the side. "Each has its advantages and disadvantages."

"If it were you in the past, you definitely wouldn't have said that each has its advantages and disadvantages. You would have said that our system is the best in the world."

"To be honest, I did underestimate the heroes of the world before."

At this moment, Feng He'en squinted his eyes, his mind filled with the memories of those bygone days.

Immersed in the days of watching "Lurking".

During my time at Tianjing Station.

Those years linger in my mind, unforgettable.

Occasionally, I still feel like I'm Station Master Wu.

At this moment, Li Yun, dressed in a handsome outfit, also arrived at the celebration banquet.

The director's persona was standing nearby, making a lot of noise.

This is the impact and pleasure brought by fame and fortune.

Like it?

When everyone is surrounding you.

When you are surrounded by admirers.

That feeling must be so captivating.

Li Yun did not deny this point.

It's truly captivating; that feeling is indescribable.

It creates waves of impact in the brain.

Fame and fortune are such wonderful things.

"I don't need you to remind me of that; I crave and am addicted to this feeling."

"So why don't you completely merge with me, so that I, as the director, and you, as the actor, can truly work together as a perfect team? The results we can achieve then will be far beyond what we see now." The director's personality spoke tirelessly beside Li Yun.

At this moment, Li Yun was about to say something.

Then someone reminded him.

I sat at the wrong table.

Mr. Li, you should sit at the director's table.

Only then did Li Yun realize that he was now allowed to sit at the director's table.

Then Li Yun smiled at the director's persona.

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Li Yun stood up and left the table where the lead actors were sitting.

Only then did everyone realize something.

Li Yun was not only the lead actor in the undercover operation, but also the assistant director.

From Jiang Wei's perspective, the scenes filmed by Li Yun were pleasing to young people.

It can be said that Li Yun deserves at least half the credit for this success in viewership ratings.

Every genre has its limited audience. Finding the niche audience and capturing them is the key to breaking through the viewership ceiling.

Everyone understands this principle.

But how many people can actually do that?

"Director Li, I've heard so much about you."

At this moment, Zhang Dahuzi looked at Li Yun and teased him.

I was somewhat enlightened.

In the end, the actor ended up at the same table as the director.

It's impossible not to feel a pang of jealousy.

That's how people are, and Zhang Da Huzi is no exception. Even if the young man in front of him is someone he has promoted and favored, he still acts the same way.

"If it weren't for your guidance, Mr. Zhang, I wouldn't be where I am today. I should offer you a toast first," Li Yun said with a slight smile.

Zhang Da Hu Zi was very comfortable, with a big smile on his face.

The sour feeling was only temporary; Li Yun's grateful expression made him feel comfortable.

It made him feel incredibly proud.

"I didn't realize you had such high emotional intelligence."

Jiang Wei was somewhat surprised. His cooperation with Li Yun during the undercover operation made him feel that Li Yun was not quite mentally stable.

After all, most immersive actors are like that.

"I think your emotional intelligence is pretty low. You should punish yourself with a drink for talking like that." Zhang Da Huzi directly retorted to Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei realized he had said the wrong thing and punished himself with a drink.

Li Yun smiled slightly.

My mental state is indeed somewhat abnormal, often accompanied by mania.

But I possess a personality that is called a normal person.

They can teach you, and you can pretend to be a normal person.

Go and engage in normal social interactions.

In the play.

Li Yuncai felt more alive when he was filming.

Only then do I feel more like my true self.

"My name is Gao Xinxin."

"Hello, Mr. Gao."

"I've already said enough of the pleasantries at the dinner table. I see you're not one for small talk, Brother Li. So, I'd like to extend an invitation to you. Our new Three Kingdoms drama crew needs some roles. Would you be interested in giving it a try?"

At this moment, Gao Xinxin looked at the young man in front of her and had a very good impression of him.

They even extended an invitation to him to star in a historical drama.

Li Yun immediately perked up.

Historical drama.

I'm finally able to access the core resources of the CCTV circle!

Every circle has its own core resources.

The CCTV circle mainly produces historical dramas and some period dramas.

Historical dramas, in particular, are usually accompanied by huge investments.

A constellation of stars.

Even a second-tier actor like Sun Honglei, who plays leading roles on CCTV, can only portray an old eunuch in historical dramas.

He is CCTV's most valuable resource.

Gao Xinxin directed the new Three Kingdoms, which is one of the Four Great Classical Novels.

It's considered a heavyweight in historical dramas.

The Three Kingdoms period.

Its most distinctive feature is that it has no main character.

From each person's perspective, they are the protagonist.

He could have been the protagonist of that period of his life.

Therefore, every named character is treated like a protagonist, and conversely, they are given the same treatment and requirements as the protagonist.

Not only must they be suitable for the role, but they must also have enough star power and presence to support their leading role.

Only then can one act in this Three Kingdoms drama.

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms.

Li Yun readily agreed to audition for the new Three Kingdoms series.

The image of civil and military officials in his mind had been yearning for a long time.

Moreover, from the perspective of pursuing fame and fortune.

Get in touch with the inner circle.

That is the path to the pinnacle.

I have sufficient resources and influence.

Only then can we film more classic works, some of which are more profound and substantial than today's historical dramas.

the other side.

Liu Qianqian was alone at home, seemingly lost and dejected.

Liu Lili was also beside her at this moment.

I noticed something was off about her emotions.

"Did Li Yun dump you?"

"Mom, how dare you talk to me like that?!"

Liu Qianqian jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end.

The reaction was so intense that even Liu Lili was startled.

"If you weren't dumped, then what were you?"

"I already told you, Li Ge and I aren't in that kind of relationship anymore!"

"It's fine for young people to date, but marriage is out of the question." Liu Lili said calmly.

In Liu Lili's eyes.

Li Yun is an excellent man who allows his daughter to date.

But marriage is still a long way off.

With some effort, it's not impossible for him to marry into his family.

However, the Li family would definitely not agree to this. Even if he is just an illegitimate child, he is still a member of the Li family in the capital.

If Li Yun could acknowledge his ancestors and return to his clan, then we could have a more detailed discussion. But that would be just a discussion.

The interests of the Hollywood tycoon and his impeccably patronized Li family are completely incompatible. Even if the two families were to form a marriage alliance, it would only result in mutual dislike.

Neither of them could use the other's resources, so there was no question of a marriage alliance.

Liu Lili coldly calculated her interests.

This made Liu Qianqian feel a little cold, so she simply stopped trying to refute anything.

There's not much to refute.

"You might think your mother is cold-blooded, but that's just the fate of us women."

"Does that mean we women can't have the option of self-reliance in our destiny?"

"You don't understand."

"You know, you know best, you know everything!"

Liu Qianqian was too lazy to refute.

She has become much stronger-willed than before.

Perhaps it's because she has achieved a certain status in domestic urban dramas.

She gradually began to understand how Brother Li felt.

Only personal strength is the key to controlling one's destiny.

This also aroused a longing in Liu Qianqian.

Go and connect with the core circle.

Go climb to the top.

I envy Zuo Lan, who fell in love with Brother Li in the undercover operation. I should be the one standing in that position.

Brother Li is still working hard.

He worked hard to reach the top.

If I fall, I won't be the one standing next to her anymore.

And the core of the circle.

Every circle has its own core resources.

CCTV's core resources are probably its grand historical dramas.

"I want to go to a world history TV series."

"A historical drama from CCTV?" Liu Lili looked at Liu Qianqian with slight surprise.

Historical dramas are not period dramas.

There is a clear difference between serious dramas and idol dramas.

They have completely different requirements for both acting skills and temperament.

They all have quite high requirements.

"Yes, I want to try historical dramas." At this moment, Liu Qianqian took a deep breath: "To try for the top resources in the Chinese-language TV drama circle."

Historical dramas are the most premium resource for Chinese-language television series.

At that moment, Liu Lili suddenly realized something.

Her own daughter's strong, independent woman aura instantly overshadowed her.

It was as if she was the strong, assertive woman.

Efficient, shrewd, and goal-oriented.

It doesn't seem like an act.

A burning desire lurked deep within his eyes.

Liu Lili doesn't dislike this; she's just a little disappointed. Disappointed that her daughter has grown up to this point.

Being able to confront one's own desires and act on them is something only adults can do.

My daughter is already an adult.

They've grown up.

"Okay. It's a good thing to have the courage and desire to climb to the top." At this moment, Liu Lili said, "Then you should come to Hollywood even more."

"If Hollywood is so powerful, how did they lose the last round of public opinion to Li Ka-shing?"

Liu Lili's face darkened, and even her bar-lifting skills improved considerably.

"In terms of mainstream box office last time, he didn't even have a penny of ours. It can only be said that this was a carnival caused by a clash of ideas. This world is not just Chinese. Open your eyes and look at the world. You are the minority."

Liu Lili tried to paint a grand picture for Liu Qianqian.

However, Liu Qianqian's expression remained unchanged.

She doesn't deny the power of Hollywood, but she prefers the feeling of acting alongside Li Yunlai, and it would be even better if she could be his co-star in the future.

Whether they are rivals or friends.

Or a closer relationship.

Liu Qianqian didn't want to be too far away from Li Yun.

I don't want to.

"If you're talking about the TV drama industry, the major circles in China are indeed currently in their comfort zones. However, it won't be long before they are forced out of their comfort zones. What you consider top-tier resources may not be as useful then."

"The TV drama industry in China has always been pretty good, hasn't it?" Liu Qianqian wondered.

It's undeniable that the film industry has lost most of its box office revenue.

But the TV drama industry is still a place where we can keep to ourselves.

"What do you think are the top-tier TV drama resources in China?" At this moment, Liu Lili once again displayed the superiority complex unique to those who had returned from overseas.

He acted as if he knew more than you.

"Historical dramas, in the television drama industry, are the top-tier resource."

Many actors, both big and small, want to make an appearance in historical dramas.

"But in my opinion, if historical dramas are already the top resource of a place, then it is undoubtedly a failure, undoubtedly a sign of stagnation."

Do you know what the top-tier TV series resources in Hollywood are like?

"It is fantasy, magic, science fiction, and something that people imagine based on their aspirations for the future, rather than digging up the graves of the past and indulging in the past."

"History will eventually come to an end, but the imagination of science fiction will never cease."

"One day, the Chinese-language TV drama industry will be pierced through by science fiction, fantasy, and magical themes."

"If you're truly ambitious, you should escape from this Dead Sea."

"Go and see the real stars and the sea."

On the other side, Li Yun had also had a few rounds of drinks.

I received an invitation from Gao Xinxin regarding the Three Kingdoms period.

They didn't say what role it was, or what kind of person it was.

In the new Three Kingdoms, every civil and military official, monarch and minister, is a protagonist in history.

It can be said that if they had made different choices, history would have been different.

That's the charm of historical dramas.

It can also be said to be the charm of the Three Kingdoms period.

If the Three Kingdoms could be established, I would have access to the best resources, whether it's actors, producers, or directors.

It can bring immense fame and even the chance to win one of the three major awards.

Historical dramas have one major advantage: they are considered top-tier resources.

He not only has sufficient commercial value, but his contribution to winning awards cannot be ignored.

To become the true protagonist of history.

Its commercial value and status as a celebrity are both at the maximum.

Historical dramas hold such a prominent position in the country.

"Among the heroes of the Three Kingdoms, I think you'd be perfect to play Lü Bu. He's fierce, wicked, and a bit crazy! Wielding a halberd to slay and reap the rewards, that's the perfect role for you!" At this moment, the director was looking at Li Yun with great interest, imagining the most suitable image for him: Lü Bu wielding a halberd.

Overbearing and powerful.

However, the superstar next to him had a different opinion.

He felt that Li Yun was refined and cultured, and his literary talent was quite remarkable, with a touch of gentle and approachable nature.

With boundless confidence and ambition, he surveyed the landscape.

They are more like civil officials than military officials.

As far as Li Yun is concerned, it seems that he should be someone who oversees the overall situation.

On this point, the director's personality and that of a superstar have completely different views.

"That's interesting. To be honest, even I don't know whether I'm more suited to being a civil official or a military general."

Li Yun was making fun of him from the side.

"Maybe both are suitable, maybe neither is suitable; there are always possibilities."

In his mind, he seemed to possess the basic personality traits of both civil and military officials.

But none of them stepped forward to vie for dominance at this time.

They did not come out to harass Li Yun.

They are the ones who respect fate the most.

Yes, the heroes of the Three Kingdoms were all warriors who fought against fate to the very end, but at the same time, they also respected the ending the most.

Whether Li Yun was a civil official or a military general, these people respected results the most.

"Maybe in the end I'll have copied all of you, and then a whole Romance of the Three Kingdoms will be playing out in my head."

At this moment, Li Yun jokingly muttered to himself.

In the dead of night, amidst this chilling scene, Li Yun felt an extreme sense of pleasure.

I can finally act properly again.

And then you can properly move towards the pinnacle of life.

At this moment, Li Yun was laughing to himself.

"You personalities who torment and harass me day and night, I will ascend to the pinnacle of life right under your watchful eyes!"

(End of this chapter)