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

Chapter 469, "Bodyguards and Assassins" Begins

At this time, they were in the capital.

Inside the most luxurious Shengda Restaurant in Fuding.

"Don't worry, don't worry, this time we will definitely give you the best resources and treatment. The pre-sale tickets are already sold out to an unbelievable degree."

Wang Chen spoke to the person next to him with a slightly respectful and serious attitude.

"Mr. Wang, you really don't need to talk to me like that. We're friends, so let's just treat each other normally."

Next to Wang Chen was a blonde, blue-eyed man with large, wavy hair, a manager from the Russo Brothers in Hollywood.

The Avengers, the creators of Marvel.

If Hollywood is the ceiling, then the Russo brothers from Marvel represent the pinnacle of the commercial world.

Even one of his assistants, Wang Chen had to be careful in dealing with.

Of course, this doesn't mean they don't value this side. On the contrary, it already shows a high level of importance. The Russo brothers at Marvel Studios are simply too busy to deal with Marvel Studios' overseas promotion and distribution, which is also a very important matter.

I'm too busy, so I can only let my personal assistant keep an eye on things in the Greater China market.

"Everything in the preliminary work is in place; the schedule, offline promotion—nothing has been overlooked."

Wang Chen stated matter-of-factly that this episode's box office champion was the most popular.

It's the Avengers, there won't be anyone else, and they've won both critical acclaim and box office success. This is a matter of course, a perfectly reasonable thing.

"Any Chinese-language movies you can recommend?" During a casual chat, this blonde, wavy-haired Marvel employee named Jo Mary surprisingly suggested watching a Chinese-language movie.

This put Wang Chen in a dilemma. Could it be that he had eaten too much delicacies and wanted to eat some wild boar bran?

To be honest, Wang Chen really can't recommend any Chinese-language films, since they don't even qualify to be rejected by Hollywood.

Just as Wang Chen shook his head.

But then Jomari suddenly spoke.

"I heard last time that the Dark Knight of DC encountered a minor disturbance here?"

The Dark Knight, DC's trump card at the time, has gained a very good reputation worldwide.

And box office results.

Of course, this doesn't mean its box office performance in China wasn't good enough. Its box office performance here is excellent; the title of global box office champion is undeniably prestigious and not to be underestimated.

And precisely because of this, as a globally recognized box office champion and a king of word-of-mouth, China is naturally no exception. Some minor public opinions will not affect the overall situation; this is the most basic thing.

But there is one thing that is somewhat unexpected, or rather, should be somewhat unexpected.

This small group of opinions caught Marvel's attention, and it became something they found very interesting.

That is, a director named Li Yun, who seems to have redefined the feeling of a superhero.

This piqued the interest of Jomarie and the Russell brothers.

Unexpectedly, even Wang Chen couldn't have imagined that something like this would happen.

After a moment of contemplation, Wang Chen spoke.

"That director named Li Yun did indeed have a scheduling conflict with ours this time. If you're interested..."

Since this foreigner is interested in eating some bran.

Let him have a bite then.

In this prime time slot, this year's top contenders naturally won't go head-to-head with the Avengers, so "The Grandmaster" decisively moved its release date to December.

I wouldn't be foolish enough to go head-to-head with Marvel.

This time, everyone seems to be a victim.

If Chen Kexin could, he wouldn't want to go head-to-head with Marvel. But Xie Qingya felt that if they didn't even have the courage to confront them, how could they catch up?

Of course, the main reason is that we are now under pressure.

Whether it's Xie Qingya or anyone else, they all share a common goal in this project. She needs to instill confidence in the people within Huaying Film Studio, and being timid before the battle even begins is not a sign of confidence.

No, she needs strong self-confidence this time, both for the internal staff of Huaying and for outsiders to see.

All of this forced her to come in here.

What's the use of being afraid? If there's no way to avoid it, then let's fight! What is there to fear?

On the eve of the broadcast, Xie Qingya asked Li Yun.

Are you scared?

"What am I afraid of? If I didn't even have this much confidence, how could I dare to spout such nonsense?" Li Yun said calmly, showing no fear whatsoever in the face of Xie Qingya's call.

Marvel can grab box office revenue, but my sword, Siege of October, is no less effective!

"That's true. You've directed and starred in this project yourself, and it's almost halfway finished. How could you lack confidence?"

Moreover, if we have to put it that way, Li Yun even participated in a large part of the script changes, so it can be said that many parts have nothing to do with Chen Kexin anymore, and it is entirely Li Yun's own script.

Even Chen Kexin admitted that, to some extent, this film was written, directed, and starred by herself.

"Oh right, let's add a self-singing part," Li Yun joked.

Xie Qingya was stunned for a moment, then her lips twitched slightly.

"No way?"

Xie Qingya knew from the beginning that Li Yun was involved in the arrangement of the theme song, which caused quite a stir online. However, now that she heard Li Yun say that the theme song was actually sung by them!

Xie Qingya said subconsciously.

"Our production crew isn't that poor, is it?"

It got to the point where the director had to personally take charge.

Li Yun neither confirmed nor denied this, but simply smiled slightly.

Of course, the soundtrack can only be used as a point of criticism; the real test is the quality of the film itself.

The quality of a movie is what truly matters.

"See you at the cinema in two days! Looking forward to your masterpiece."

"Sure," Li Yun joked. "If my work is successful this time, is there any extra reward?"

Additional rewards?

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingya was suddenly overwhelmed with a rare, unheard-of emotion that had never occurred to her in the past.

This feeling made her face turn bright red.

Is that what he meant?

Emotions that had been dormant for a long time surfaced at this moment, igniting in this queen of the entertainment industry, who came from a noble family.

However, what Li Yun was thinking about was how to ask her for resources at this time.

Moreover, she has to willingly give up her resources.

Let the results speak for themselves.

Right now, in a villa district in the heart of Beijing.

Even back in 2000, these houses would have cost tens of millions, let alone now. You might not even be able to buy one even if it costs hundreds of millions.

This is Liu Qianqian's home, or rather, the home of her mother and adoptive father.

Liu Qianqian didn't feel a sense of belonging here; it was just a place to live. The place that gave her a sense of belonging was actually her apartment, which was less than 80 square meters, and that's where she felt more at home.

There is another place.

At this moment, Liu Qianqian blushed a little. There was actually another place that made her feel a sense of belonging, but she was too embarrassed to say it.

"What are you thinking about?" Liu Lili looked at her daughter, who was wearing a light blue dress today, with light makeup, and looked very beautiful even with minimal makeup. Natural beauty is the perfect description for her.

Liu Lili was proud of herself as a beauty, but it was her daughter who truly inherited all her beauty. However, beauty is not necessarily a gift in any era, but in this family, it was an absolute gift.

Liu Lili once arrogantly believed that no one was good enough for her daughter, and she was genuinely proud of her daughter.

But now, a man has entered her world.

For Liu Lili, from initial resistance to less resistance, and now to a thought she dares not admit: curiosity—curiosity about the lecherous man who had approached her daughter.

His talent.

his works.

Now it can pique her curiosity and give her a desire to peek. Just like this release date, even though it was her in the past, she would definitely choose to watch Avengers during this release date, Marvel Studios' Phase One trump card.

But at this moment, she had a different feeling. Actually, this is something worth trying.

"mom?"

Liu Qianqian stared blankly at her mother, not knowing what she was thinking. After a long silence, she finally understood.

"Wait me a moment."

Where are you going?

"I'll go to the same place as you."

The premiere was quite lively, as "Bodyguards and Assassins" boasts an all-star cast, with many big names and celebrities participating.

"I heard you sang the last song! I've never heard you sing before," Tony Leung said, looking at Li Yun with a face full of curiosity. "Are you going to become the best actor among singers, just like our Jacky Cheung?"

"You flatter me with those words," Jacky Cheung said with a slight smile.

Of course, there was also a hint of curiosity in his brow.

Back then, these superstars were all proficient in singing, dancing, and acting; there are no such artists in this era.

Most people specialize in one thing rather than pursuing multiple avenues. Generally speaking, trying to have it all usually results in losing everything.

This is an obvious truth.

In this day and age, nobody does that anymore. Chen Kexin next to him looked a little depressed, but he didn't think much of it when it came to music.

I can only console myself that this is not a decisive factor.

It's not really correlated with the quality of the film itself.

In addition, there were many special guests at this premiere.

Among them, the most beautiful were three flowers, people who made Li Yuchun and even Fan Bingbing feel ashamed of themselves.

Dressed in an elegant business suit and high heels, Xie Qingya was nearly 1.8 meters tall. Her mature charm with big, wavy hair and narrow, almond-shaped eyes gave her a unique allure, especially the wisdom in her eyes—a quality that many people lack.

On the other side, Liu Qianqian has a completely different vibe from Xie Qingya. She is stunningly beautiful with just a touch of makeup, and while she is also tall, she has an otherworldly air about her.

Liu Lili is no less beautiful than Liu Qianqian. Her features are exquisite, and although there are some signs of aging on her face, she has a more mature charm than Liu Qianqian. Most importantly, all the actors present know that she has Hollywood resources in her hands. She is definitely not just a pretty face. She has the 'power' that people fear.

These three individuals, upon entering, were practically the most stunning among all the beauties.

"So beautiful."

Reporters from various media outlets nearby sighed in admiration, finding the three beauties before them quite pleasing to the eye.

Regardless of the quality of this movie, at least the beautiful women present are pleasing to the eye.

To Li Yun's surprise, an unexpected person attended the premiere: Liu Qianqian's mother.

"Brother Li, I brought my mother here without permission. Is that alright?" Liu Qianqian asked timidly from the side.

"Of course you're welcome. There are plenty of empty seats here." Li Yun nodded slightly and said, "Aunt Liu, if you've come to appreciate the artwork, then I warmly welcome you."

at this time.

Li Yun's words carried a hint of indifference.

While many people feel a sense of awe towards him, Li Yun does not exhibit such an attitude.

Liu Lili also sensed this. She knew it too.

Li Yun never seemed to be trying to please anyone; this attitude of equality, on the contrary, made Liu Lili find it quite interesting.

"Director Li, please. I hope your film won't disappoint me, and that I won't feel like my special trip was a waste."

"Aunt Liu, are you a normal person?"

"Of course I'm a normal person." Liu Lili was somewhat displeased by this question, thinking, "Who are you calling abnormal?"

Li Yun, however, flashed a smile, revealing a mouthful of bright white teeth.

"As long as a normal person has a normal level of appreciation, my film is a good film, and my work is a good work."

A strong sense of self-confidence flowed around Li Yun.

Liu Lili remained silent for a moment, then sat down. On the other side, Liu Qianqian and Xie Qingya exchanged glances. Xie Qingya smiled slightly: "Nice to meet you. My name is Xie Qingya. I am a first-level person in charge of internal investment at Huaying Film Studio. I am a member of the Xie family in Beijing."

"Liu Qianqian, a friend of Brother Li, is an actress!"

Liu Qianqian smiled and said, "Besides, this isn't our first meeting. We met on the set of The Three-Body Problem."

Now it was Xie Qingya's turn to feel awkward. She hadn't expected Liu Qianqian to introduce herself like that.

"Sister, let's enjoy the movie today! I believe in Brother Li's work," Liu Qianqian said casually as she sat down.

Innocence? Flawlessness?

Xie Qingya didn't know how to describe the girl in front of her.

But one thing is certain: she is by no means weak. Beneath her eyes lies a persistent strength.

"Yes, this time I'm here for Mr. Li's movie." Xie Qingya smiled slightly and sat down next to Liu Qianqian.

Turn off the lights.

The movie screen lit up, and "Bodyguards and Assassins" officially began.

(End of this chapter)