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

Chapter 515, A Warm Hug

Have you been eating honey lately?

Liu Qianqian, wrapped in a coat, spoke words that turned into white mist.

In December, the weather in northern China has a particularly chilly feel.

This is probably what it feels like in the North.

But in fact, this coldness and desolation can also be considered a unique characteristic of Beijing.

At this moment, Liu Qianqian was sitting next to Li Yun.

"It's snowing."

As night fell, snowflakes drifted down from the sky, and tiny shards of ice landed on Liu Qianqian's nose.

"Awoo."

It's a bit cold.

Looking at Liu Qianqian like this, Li Yun actually felt like laughing.

Its whole body shrank up, like a puffed-up little sparrow.

So cute!

That's what Li Yun wanted to say.

I also find myself wanting to get a little closer.

The two sat there quietly, not having much to say, but they felt that just sitting like this was enough, and quite a happy thing.

That healing feeling was something Li Yun found incredibly sweet.

Let this warm Li Yun's heart.

"By the way, what are you doing here?" Li Yun squinted and said, "It's not safe for a young lady to be out alone so late at night."

Do you think an average robber could beat me?

At this moment, Liu Qianqian stood with her hands on her hips, looking quite smug.

original.

She has never slacked off in her training, and she has never relaxed her efforts in martial arts or movements.

Li Yun then remembered something very interesting.

In her previous life, Liu Qianqian had a nickname, Liu Yuanyuan, probably because her figure became rounder after she went to Hollywood.

Perhaps she was eating too well, or perhaps something else caused her to become lazy and give up on managing her figure and herself.

But in this lifetime, even now, she still has a stunning figure, slender yet powerful. Even wrapped in a loose down coat, her incredibly thin waist is still visible.

However, at this moment, what flowed through Li Yun's mind was not lust.

On the contrary, it brings joy.

It's something indescribable, something that resides within the internal organs.

joy.

"Yeah, I believe you. You shouldn't be taken down by ordinary bad guys." Li Yun patted Liu Qianqian's down jacket and smiled. "You look very 'reassuring'."

"Hmph! I feel like you're insulting me. I'm ignoring you."

Liu Qianqian turned her head to look at the snowflakes falling from the sky.

One by one, the leaves fell.

"Do you remember the last time we sat here quietly, looking at things?"

"I forgot."

"How could you forget the last time we watched the fireworks?!" Liu Qianqian was indignant; Li Yun had actually forgotten something so important.

Li Yun laughed heartily.

Just kidding.

While watching fireworks.

At this moment, Li Yun was thinking.

It was a long time ago. I remember it was at the celebration party for "The Return of the Condor Heroes". Liu Qianqian didn't attend, so I brought fireworks to her apartment building and set off a special fireworks display for her.

I still remember.

Both of them remembered.

Even more so, unforgettable.

Just like now, the two of them quietly watched the beautiful scenery before them.

Suddenly, Liu Qianqian hugged Li Yun, and an amazing sensation touched Li Yun's body—well, it felt like a down jacket.

But still, a warm hug.

"What?"

"Hmm, I have a feeling you need this." Liu Qianqian closed her eyes and lowered her head, seemingly not wanting Li Yun to notice her blushing, but she did it anyway, suppressing her shyness.

Li Yun was stunned for a moment, even though the hug was very heartwarming.

But somehow, I need it myself.

"So sudden?"

"Don't think nobody can tell," Liu Qianqian said softly. "I can tell, you 'naughty kid.'"

"Whether you're a 'good kid' in the eyes of the world or not, in my eyes, you are Li Yun, the brother who would set off fireworks for me when I was most unhappy."

It's not Director Li.

He is not the leader of the Li circle.

It's not that movie star and TV king, Li Yun.

"The Hidden Corner" reveals a lot; it explores various aspects of the internet and industry, showcasing diverse phenomena.

Jiang Chenggang and Jiang Wen deconstructed Li Yun's intention to use scripts to promote newcomers, and as it turned out, Li Yun did indeed succeed, transforming Zhang Yi, a young man from an ordinary person in an orphanage, into a promising talent sought after by major companies.

Friends like Li Yun deconstructed the ambition of script themes, expanding into the blank areas of domestic entertainment, adding bricks and tiles to their own Li circle, ambition, dominance, and the desire to conquer and devour.

Some have also deconstructed this into an ambitious project created in preparation for the next work, a reward for Wang Chen. The next work will definitely be a major undertaking.

many.

There were many viewpoints, and what's interesting about some of them is that they thought of things that Li Yun himself hadn't even considered. That's quite interesting, seeing how others structure their own perspectives.

Admittedly, that's how art works are. If you make a film for a specific purpose, it's a stepping stone to fame and fortune. There's nothing wrong with that in itself. Li Yun wouldn't be like a cup of green tea, saying, "I don't like fame and fortune when I make films. I have no interest in fame and fortune. I make films purely for fun."

What a joke! My initial thought was that climbing to the pinnacle of fame and fortune, leaving my name in history, was what brought Li Yun a sense of joy—it was my own desire.

This is undeniable: desire.

But art also contains a form of personal expression, a kind of awkward emotion that hides what one wants to say but cannot say.

Li Yun felt that this kind of emotion was really awkward and fussy, but she just couldn't help doing it and wanted to hope that someone would see it.

Liu Qianqian saw it.

A lonely "Li Yun".

It's not that talented director and screenwriter, nor that versatile actor with unpredictable acting skills.

Peel back these outer shells, and you'll see Li Yun.

That's how it is in Liu Qianqian's eyes.

"I".

Feeling the warmth of the down jacket, Li Yun felt an unprecedented temperature melting within her, and she hugged it back to herself.

It doesn't matter how long this snow lasts.

Anyway.

I'm quite warm.

"Another day full of energy!"

The next day, Li Yun felt refreshed and looked at the sunlight outside the window—the snow had melted.

The winter sun always brings a sense of joy and comfort.

Liu Qianqian went home last night. Although Li Yun's physical instincts were also aroused and he really wanted her to stay, he managed to restrain himself from that thought.

"restraint".

At this moment, Li Yun felt himself filled with a kind of power!

A powerful force that makes people full of energy

"You seem different today, aren't you? Are you excited because you know your results are coming out?"

Jiang Chenggang ran over to Li Yun, looking at her eagerly and teasing her, and even brought her fried dough sticks and soy milk for breakfast.

Today is an important day for both "Dying to Survive" and "The Bad Kids".

It was quite a coincidence that the results were released at the same time.

In just one month, the short and concise TV series "The Hidden Corner" and "Dying to Survive" have caused a huge stir in the entertainment industry.

Now everyone really knows.

Li Quan's talent and ability.

It's so amazing.

"Grades. These are minor matters."

Li Yun wasn't worried about this; the matter was already settled, whether it was "I am not the God of Medicine" or "The Hidden Corner."

Especially since I'm not a medicine god.

His achievements are now only a question mark; how much can he accomplish? Will he be a goalkeeper for 10 billion, or even more?

Even Jiang Chenggang himself was unaware of this.

Or perhaps even Jiang Chenggang himself is curious whether the result is a 10 billion goalkeeper or more.

In fact, current speculation and actuarial estimates suggest that the film's budget will be between 11 billion and 12 billion.

Jiang Chenggang also guessed that the result was quite reliable.

It's probably around 11 billion.

11 billion in box office revenue.

In the past, Jiang Chenggang would never have dared to imagine that he would be able to handle such a film in his lifetime.

If I absolutely have to say something...

That probably gives you a sense of dying without regrets.

It's not an exaggeration to say that one could die without regrets. How many moments of brilliance does one have in a lifetime?

This is an opportunity to reach the top in the country.

How many times in a lifetime can one experience this?

"I'm Not a Medicine God," following "The Hidden Corner," is another domestically produced sequel.

We can talk about the time to come.

It's time for Li Quan.

Unfortunately, the new year is fast approaching, and at the beginning of next year, it will be time for the Western world again, with the sci-fi blockbuster Westworld.

But at least for these two months, we are the main characters, aren't we?

"Westworld. Let him come."

At this moment, Li Yun smiled faintly.

Bring it on.

Let's see if my "The Three-Body Problem" can put up a fight.

Then use all your resources to go all in on The Wandering Earth.

"You seem different from before?" At this moment, the mysterious personality that appeared and disappeared beside Li Yun looked at Li Yun in front of him.

"You seem to have become..."

More like a master's demeanor?

More confident?

Or perhaps they are even more fearless.

There wasn't a trace of confusion.

Only a crystal-clear, unadulterated sense of self.

"Don't you like my current state? You know, if I'm in a good state, I can better film The Wandering Earth, which is a good thing for you too, right?" Li Yun smiled. "My The Wandering Earth is aimed at Cameron, it's not an ordinary work, you know, I have to put my heart and soul into filming it."

Li Yun's personality didn't say anything.

Unbelievable, that's how it is.

It's not anything special, it's just that I don't understand why Li Yun has undergone such a transformation.

This personality did not appear last night.

I don't know about Li Yun and Liu Qianqian's experiences.

Li Yun's inner conflict was resolved.

Now we can move forward without hesitation.

Go film The Wandering Earth, go head-to-head with the "legend" Cameron, challenge the most authoritative, domineering, and powerful Cameron.

Hegemony within Western hegemony.

To replace the legend of this world, to replace the legend with my own name, and then fucking become the legend of this world.

Don't be afraid of failure.

There's no need to be afraid of failure; if Li Yun fails, he won't be Li Yun anymore.

at this time.

A phone call interrupted Li Yun's thoughts.

The box office results are in.

"How many?!"

"How many!!"

The strange screams came from the living room.

That was Jiang Chenggang's voice! He was utterly speechless and lost his composure after receiving the box office results.

He was out of control, acting like a madman, looking more like a madman than himself. His excitement flowed through his very bones, as if he had witnessed something absolutely incredible.

"Hahahaha!"

"His handling of 'The Hidden Corner' was truly brilliant, achieving both critical acclaim and high viewership ratings."

At this moment, Liu Lili was at home, listening to Li Yun's grades in a somewhat complicated manner.

There was even a strange feeling—pride.

This strange feeling of pride.

It's like the feeling you have for an elder.

"Oh." At this moment, Liu Qianqian rested her chin on her hand.

"Is it that you don't like listening to your mother, or that your mother's cooking isn't good anymore?"

"It really doesn't taste very good."

Liu Lili: "."

Well, objectively speaking, the taste is indeed not very pleasant.

Liu Qianqian also ate with relish, after all, it was her mother's cooking.

At this moment, Liu Lili began to speak.

The impact of "The Hidden Corner" is actually due to the achievements of this drama.

The biggest breakthrough.

This means that Li Quan is capable of nurturing new talent.

As one of the most important abilities in any circle, Li Yun seems to have proven that he can continuously inject fresh blood into the industry.

It has the ability to produce blood.

This is quite important.

"Okay. It seems you all only see those points, fame and fortune." Liu Qianqian muttered to herself.

It doesn't matter.

Even if only I know, it's fine.

You can tell what kind of person Brother Li is just by looking at him.

But when people need Director Li, TV King Li, and screenwriter Li, what I need is Brother Li.

Even without an outer shell.

He's also my own Brother Li.

Just then, as Liu Lili was still pondering the hidden corner, a phone call came in.

The phone call interrupted Liu Lili's thoughts, her mouth slightly agape, her shock barely concealed.

I've been keeping an eye on the hidden corners of the world lately.

Actually.

There is another work that is shining brightly.

The controversy surrounding "Dying to Survive" has never ceased, and this film is widely regarded as a masterpiece.

Whether something is great or not, it also needs to be considered from a business perspective.

Now we have this business-driven ending. Originally, Liu Lili thought that the box office could reach a maximum of 12 billion.

If it gets any higher.

That exceeds the limits of this work.

That was her original thought, but now the results are out.

Box office of 15 billion.

Oh My God.

"It actually grossed 15 billion yuan! 'Dying to Survive' grossed 15 billion yuan! That's twice the box office of 'The Great Wall'."

Liu Lili could hardly hide her shock.

This time, the Sino-US co-production has been a complete and utter failure.

Zhang Mouzi suffered a very ugly defeat.

"Dying to Survive" won spectacularly.

They've won so many times they're numb.

(End of this chapter)