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

Chapter 422, Project Chongyun, a science fiction project

This behavior is actually shameless and petty.

But Li Yun is actually a petty person.

After receiving his payment for the "Happy Family" program, Li Yun couldn't help but sigh, no wonder everyone in his previous life wanted to be an internet celebrity or a traffic star, and there are fewer and fewer talented and skilled actors.

From a purely money-making perspective, appearing on variety shows is incredibly lucrative.

There aren't many requirements for the celebrities themselves.

Being an idol is so easy.

However, this makes them highly replaceable.

A popular idol often only earns money for a few years.

This kind of path is far too easy for a career in the entertainment industry.

Compared to the most difficult path with the highest potential for achievement that you have chosen.

This road was so pleasant and relaxing.

This is only in comparison to one's desire for fame and lasting success in history.

The path of a pure idol is too narrow.

"You're so naughty! Now the whole Bilibili is full of your mesmerizing pictures of you stepping on a sewing machine. Everyone says that when it comes to cosplaying Li Yichun, you're absolutely number one, no one can compare." Jiang Wen looked at Li Yun.

His mouth twitched.

This person is really petty.

Don't mess with them, don't mess with them.

The incident, which had almost been forgotten by the public, was forcibly reopened by Li Yun, tearing open this wound.

It seems like they're constantly mocking and reminding us.

This is the eldest son of the Li family.

His current identity.

He's a prisoner.

In comparison, Li Yun's momentum was much stronger.

They all came from the same father.

How can the difference be so big?

The point about mental illness.

It's remarkable that someone like Li Yichun could be educated like this.

His mother is the one who's mentally ill.

In fact, Liu Meng broke down.

Break through the major defenses.

He's having a fit of madness at home right now.

This made Wang Chen even more certain of one point: only a mentally ill person would understand mental illness so well and think of using mental illness to slander others.

Liu Meng is ill.

He has a serious illness.

"It's not that we didn't achieve our goal. Even the talented Li Mo is now tainted with this stain, so he's destined to be ineligible as a role model of the times. But this Li Yun is also a major threat."

At this moment, Wang Chen's eyes showed deep apprehension.

Now, my feelings towards Li Mo are balanced between Li Yun and Li Mo.

It has also tilted slightly.

Li Mo is selfish and unscrupulous, willing to do anything for fame and fortune, but he actually cares a lot about his reputation... usually very much so.

Li Yun is petty, vindictive, and has no sense of propriety.

There was none of the decorum or sophistication of someone in the industry.

He's like a jackal.

An opponent who doesn't care about appearances is actually very troublesome.

Because Wang Chen knew he wasn't exactly a respectable person.

That's why I hate undignified people even more.

"He's a jackal, a real jackal. If you accidentally provoke him, you'll suffer the consequences."

Li Yuxuan, on the other hand, was quite interested.

He didn't really like watching variety shows.

I watched the replay of the Happy Family show featuring Li Yun operating a sewing machine.

He actually burst out laughing.

Li Mo, who was standing next to him, didn't look too good.

After all, this is his other son.

How could one's complexion become better then?

However, he agreed with his younger brother's statement.

Li Yun is a wolf.

But it wasn't a jackal.

It's a vicious wolf.

But what lies beneath the wolf's skin?

He didn't know either.

The final results for "Let the Bullets Fly" are in.

Apart from box office results.

Beyond the spread of positive word-of-mouth.

Another factor is the popularity of videos on video websites.

These are also achievements that fall under the category of "Let the Bullets Fly".

He chose Youku to exclusively broadcast the episode of the Korean War at Chosin Reservoir.

Choosing to exclusively stream on Youku is also the choice of most offline channels for movies.

Li Yuncai was the first person to take the plunge.

I chose a subculture website.

That's just for now.

The offline viewership is vastly different.

The unique bullet screen culture of subculture websites.

This extreme level of activity made the two established websites feel threatened.

but.

For the Internet

In such a young industry, who isn't young? Aren't they all just big, chubby kids born in the last few years?

The biggest news regarding "Let the Bullets Fly" is...

The next two awards, the Huabiao Award and the Five-One Project Award, have been submitted for review.

"I doubt this thing will pass censorship."

Jiang Chenggang offered a sharp critique of the film "Let the Bullets Fly".

If this movie is aiming for the Huabiao Awards and the Five-One Project Awards, it's going to be really difficult.

After all, in many ways, this film is not so "harmonious".

Whether it's the cruelty of "six sons disemboweling themselves" to prove their innocence.

Or perhaps it's the sensitive topic of "buying official positions and making money".

It can be called the main theme because of the final sublimation of the people's historical perspective.

This elevation of the theme is what elevates the film to the pinnacle of its mainstream message.

However, there are still too many sensitive areas.

So sensitive that no one can accept it.

"Indeed, the results our film has achieved so far are already quite good. If we have to talk about even better results, we can avoid such sharp expressions in our next film."

Jiang Wen watched as Li Yun eagerly tried.

He can't wait to collaborate with Li Yun on the next film, which will surely make up for the shortcomings of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Dilute his "anger".

This softens the tone of the film, making it less angry.

More focus on the film itself.

at this time.

Li Yun thought for a moment, then smiled slightly.

"For the next movie, Lao Jiang, you should direct it yourself."

"Are you looking down on me, your brother?"

"How could that be?"

Li Yun was also very frank.

Jiang Wen is also an indelible symbol of power in the history of Chinese cinema.

If he continues to work as my assistant, it's tantamount to erasing his talent and ability.

Li Yun is not a person with any grand ideals or sentiments, nor does he have any grand ambitions to revitalize the Chinese arts and culture scene or to bring it to the world stage. Whether the world has one more great director or one less great work, it has little to do with Li Yun.

At least as a friend, I still hope that he can make good use of his talents.

As friends.

The most fervent hope.

I hope he can also realize his dreams and shine brightly.

At this moment, Li Yun noticed Jiang Wen's slight disappointment and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"Come, come, although I'm not going to make a movie with you, I do have a script here."

The script is called "Hidden Man Prevails".

Jiang Wen is gone.

He left in quite a hurry, and Liu Qianqian, who had just returned, asked with some confusion, "Why is his face so red?"

"Maybe it's because I've been feeling a bit feverish lately," Li Yun said with a slight smile.

"I feel like I got a little too excited."

"Haha, maybe."

Li Yun also felt refreshed.

Let the Bullets Fly, Hideous Man Prevails.

These are two very interesting movies.

After Jiang Wen left, Lu Zhengguang came again.

"Grandpa Lu!"

At this moment, Liu Qianqian sweetly called out "Grandpa Lu".

They managed to make Lu Zhengguang quite happy.

"Okay, okay, Grandpa Lu, hello! I've come to see you today. I have something to discuss with Li Yun. Is this a convenient time?"

"Brother Li isn't mine...not just mine!" Liu Qianqian's face flushed slightly, then she turned and left, glancing at Li Yun before saying, "Don't forget! Tonight!"

"Okay, okay, I'll treat you to barbecue, which I made myself."

"uh-huh!"

At this moment, Lu Zhengguang joked.

"When are you going to bring your granddaughter-in-law to meet me?"

"Not yet, more than ambiguous, but not quite lovers." Li Yun shrugged. "We'll see how things go."

"A true man, born between heaven and earth, should prioritize his career."

Lu Zhengguang paused for a moment and then said, "But that kid is indeed quite good; he's not just a pretty face in the entertainment industry."

"Besides her beautiful appearance, she also possesses a strong will and a clear sense of self."

"Um"

Perhaps that's what attracted me.

However, it's certain that Old Master Lu Zhengguang didn't come to see me because of matters of personal affection.

In fact, it's not.

We're here to talk about the film, not the movie.

That is, a film contract.

Then let's handle this officially.

At this moment, Li Yun's expression became solemn and professional, and even his eyes changed.

cause.

That is the root of everything.

Even if Lu Zhengguang came, it would still have to be done officially.

That's the kind of awareness you need to have.

"Well, we've discussed your recent performance, and we can give you a promotion through special arrangements, granting you the title of Level 2 Director within our organization," Lu Zhengguang said with a smile.

Level 2 Director.

Many actors only manage to obtain a second-level director title in their entire careers.

The results that others can only achieve in a lifetime.

For Li Yun, it was as easy as taking something out of a bag.

At least at this age.

It is an achievement to obtain this professional title.

That would definitely be considered impressive.

Extremely impressive.

The reason it is an exception is because...

That's because Li Yun didn't originally have this quota; it was a special permission granted based on a comprehensive consideration of the impact of "Let the Bullets Fly" and his box office performance.

What can a second-level director bring to Li Yun?

Quite a lot.

It's not just about empty honors.

There are also real benefits and advantages.

Level 2 professional title for public officials.

Its standing in the industry.

Many tangible things are presented here.

There are even more resources, including resources for actors.

Once the scale of production reaches a certain level.

The selection of actors by directors and directors by actors is a two-way selection process, rather than one side having absolute say.

Even with an exceptionally outstanding acting resume and abilities.

One person can't act in an entire work.

Li Yun also knew that acting still required connections.

And perhaps that lack of connections is precisely my weakness.

Since it's a drawback...

Then use your resume to make up for it.

To make up for this shortcoming.

Use your resume to tell everyone.

I know my own strength.

Only then can we attract more talent to participate in our films.

That's what makes it interesting.

"I'm sure I didn't get this Level 2 professional title for nothing. I'd like to know what price I had to pay for it?"

"It's not really a cost, it's just that we need you to do a project here. What do you think of the development of TV dramas in our country?" Lu Zhengguang asked Li Yun a question in return.

Is it a TV series?

Actually, Li Yun thought it was alright.

At least from all angles.

Television dramas occupy an absolute majority of the domestic market share.

This can be considered development within one's comfort zone.

"But what if I told you that it was all an illusion, a fleeting, illusory dream? What would you think then?"

At this moment, Lu Zhengguang's emotions were very solemn and serious.

Li Yun listened attentively.

Lu Zhengguang mainly talked about the current Internet era.

So many things changed.

For example, distribution channels.

For example, the channels through which we learn about the world.

Now there are many different kinds.

The internet has shown people so much.

Many foreign works have also been introduced through various channels.

Whether legal or illegal.

That Bilibili website.

Isn't it also because of the subculture works imported from foreign websites?

Is that how we achieved our current results?

Or perhaps...

These foreign works are exceptionally popular.

"So we want to support a group of works, a group of works with niche themes but great potential. This plan is called the Chongyun Plan."

Finally, he expressed his thoughts.

Support the works.

In other words, it means selecting specific themes to film.

And some of these themes.

This does not include period dramas.

Urban dramas are excluded.

Instead, they are some less popular topics.

For example, suspense, and science fiction.

These are topics that are absolutely unpopular in the country.

"Suspense is actually not that bad. It's not as niche as you might think. Science fiction is the real niche. That's where nobody really cares."

At this moment, Lu Zhengguang is also talking about the current state of domestic science fiction films.

Nobody actually takes pictures of this thing.

There were still some people who took photos in the 90s.

But nowadays, science fiction films have become forgotten gems.

Nobody's taking pictures of this anymore.

Li Yun immediately thought of all sorts of subsidized, poorly made domestic dramas.

So those old bad movies...

That's how those terrible domestically produced dramas came about.

They're all just trying to scam subsidies from this so-called Chongyun Project.

"So you want me to film it?"

"Yes, we'll let you make the film, and let you choose a subject to film. The more niche the subject, the more support we'll provide. Of course, you can choose not to, or you can choose not to participate in the program."

Participating in and supporting such themes.

Li Yun did not refuse.

Because this contains a topic that Li Yun is interested in.

One of the weakest points in the country.

And it should be the subject matter that no one is optimistic about.

When Li Yun told Lu Zhengguang about his subject matter preferences.

Old Man Lu was somewhat taken aback.

Somewhat surprised.

"I thought you would choose a mystery or detective story, but I didn't expect you to choose science fiction."

Science fiction is arguably the weakest link in China's domestic science fiction scene.

Let alone good works this year.

There aren't even any works of art.

This is a science fiction setting.

Nobody was optimistic about it, and nobody wanted to invest in it.

This leads to a vicious cycle.

"Science fiction, Xiao Li, are you really sure? I'm going to report this to the authorities."

"I've made up my mind, Grandpa Lu. I'm going to choose science fiction as my subject matter, a genre that's rarely chosen in China."

This coincided with Li Yun's next thought.

TV drama.

Science fiction.

In one's own mind.

There is such a script.

It has such a science fiction theme.

At this time.

Li Yun could feel it inside his head.

There are a few such personalities.

A Virgin Mary.

A simp.

A woman who is disillusioned with the human world and wants to destroy it.

damn it.

You guys came as soon as you heard it was science fiction, right?

Hearing about science fiction, you guys get excited, right?

The personality hidden deep within the mind is stirring.

With just a thought, they will emerge, be born, and revel in the deepest recesses of consciousness.

A character born from chaos.

It means withdrawing from the deepest part of one's consciousness.

They become tools for pursuing fame and fortune.

Li Yun understood.

I understand this very well.

Regarding the upcoming TV series, a science fiction series, Lu Zhengguang simply patted Li Yun on the shoulder.

Do it as well as possible, do it properly.

It's okay if things don't go well.

You can't get fat in one bite.

Especially these niche topics.

If it were easy to film, it wouldn't be an unpopular film.

If you get good results.

Otherwise, things wouldn't be like they are now.

Special support is needed.

Why would something that's already popular need support?

In Lu Zhengguang's words.

It would be good for Li Yun to accumulate some experience in this area.

"Actually, I wanted to make a science fiction movie. I just wanted to use a science fiction TV series as a foundation."

"Did you invest all of it yourself?"

"Are there still people in China willing to invest in science fiction?"

At this moment, Lu Zhengguang said jokingly.

"If you ever find yourself starving, don't forget to come to our house. I'd be happy to provide you with a bowl and chopsticks."

"Hey, then I'll thank Grandpa Lu in advance."

The conversation with Lu Zhengguang ended quickly.

A Level 2 professional title certificate.

Level 2 Director.

Second-level actor.

As a price for obtaining this certificate, Li Yun will have to respond to the policy call and participate in the Chongyun Project to film a science fiction TV series.

Interestingly, in Lu Zhengguang's words, there must be quite a few people who are trying to scam subsidies under this plan.

In any case, it's all about natural selection.

Surely we can find some gold somewhere. Not necessarily gold, but any precious metal would be nice.

As for other things, I don't ask for much more.

Lu Zhengguang left.

Li Yun is also preparing to participate in the filming of "Bodyguards and Assassins" in the future.

As a director, and as the lead actor.

To participate in this type of film that combines mainstream themes with commercial appeal.

All-star lineup.

As a director, controlling them is not such a simple matter.

Before leaving.

Someone also made an appointment with Li Yun.