Chapter 915 Leaves the Blackie with No Way to Make a Move

Later that evening, Liu Zefan was also interviewed during a promotional event. He was asked why he forwarded Lu Yanhe's interview article without saying a word.

Liu Zefan paused for several seconds to think before saying, "Because I'm not good at speaking, I'm worried that the more I say, the more mistakes I make, and that some people with ulterior motives will seize on certain words and distort my meaning. Yan He is someone I'm learning from in many ways. Actually, I've wanted to respond to some of the recent comments for a long time, but I didn't have the ability to express them. I just happened to see his interview, and how should I put it? I think it perfectly expresses my feelings."

The media immediately followed up with, "So, you believe there is no competition among actors, is that right?"

Liu Zefan was silent for ten seconds before saying, "You see, as I said, there are some questions I am not able to answer, because as soon as I open my mouth, I will be caught out. I know you are setting a trap for me, but I have no way to avoid it. I will answer you with a sentence Yan He said: 'We appreciate each other and support each other.'"

...

Liu Zefan's video interview was posted online, alongside Lu Yanhe's interview transcript, sparking a great deal of discussion.

Liu Zefan's answer was described as "great wisdom appearing as foolishness".

His fans are all making jokes like "Stop bullying this idiot."

A little later, Lu Yanhe posted a photo of himself and Liu Zefan on his Weibo account.

It's a photo of them together at a movie theater, with posters of their two starring movies on either side of them.

The two people had their arms around each other's shoulders.

Lu Yanhe's caption read: See you in the next movie.

Liu Zefan reposted: Fools sometimes have good luck.

There was also a smiley face hanging behind it.

Liu Zefan's comment section: Yan He has written a new script for you again, hasn't he?

Liu Zefan: [Shh! ]-

Qingming Festival.

On its opening day, "The Boat" only grossed 31.25 million yuan, while "Malice," starring Liu Zefan, grossed a whopping 62 million yuan.

The difference is almost double.

However, at midnight, the official Weibo account of "The Boat" posted the box office success report of "Malice," while the official Weibo account of "Malice" posted the box office success report of "The Boat."

These are all good news.

The official Weibo account of "Jump Up" replied in the comments section of the official Weibo account of "The Boat" to the following comments: If I were a troublemaker, I would ask you, "Why did 'Malice' have such a hot pre-sale, but its box office on the first day didn't exceed 100 million yuan and it flopped?"

The official Weibo account of "The Boat" replied: "During the Qingming Festival period, it's not a blockbuster, and it already grossed 60 million on its opening day. Are you still not making a splash? Are you seeing things through a long-range lens?"

The official Weibo account of "Jump Up" replied in the comments section of the official Weibo account of "Malice Born" to the announcement of a film's success: "If I were the one stirring up trouble, I would ask you, the movie 'The Boat,' starring top stars, only grossed a little over 30 million on its opening day, and you're still announcing a success? Isn't it going to be a flop?"

The official Weibo account of "Malice" responded: "An art film with top stars taking pay cuts and production costs far below the market average, yet it grossed 30 million on its opening day, significantly outperforming other art films on their opening day. This isn't good news, it's a flop! You're the flop."

The "self-directed and self-acted" drama between the two official movie Weibo accounts and the media outlet "Jump Up" sparked a huge public opinion reaction the following day.

Many people have joined in using the meme.

The way to play with the meme is to put yourself in the shoes of the haters and criticize these two movies, leaving the haters with nowhere to run.

Rarely seen during the Qingming Festival holiday, the box office on the second day was higher than on the first day.

Both "Malice" and "The Boat" maintained the same box office performance as on the first day, with a slight decline.

The phrase "mutual appreciation and support" has once again become a trending topic.

Xin Zixing posted on Weibo: Sometimes, it's no wonder that some people can become pillars of the industry at a young age. Their reputation is not only built up through their works, but also through their character.

Entertainment critic Guan Suchen also said: I really hope that people in the industry can have a higher and broader perspective. This is a huge market. There is no second place in martial arts and no first place in literature. In addition to competition, there is also cooperation. Cooperation can lead to win-win results.

-

Lu Yanhe finished the screening of "The Boat" and flew back to New York.

However, after a few days of intensive publicity following its premiere, *The Boat* began to demonstrate its power as an art film—

The discussions continued endlessly.

Almost everyone in China's arts and culture circles went to see the movie "The Boat" and was discussing it.

This movie itself is legendary.

Its screenwriter and the background story of the script are all "strange tales" in the industry.

This film won the Jury Prize at the Situ Film Festival, making it impossible for anyone in the arts and culture world not to see it.

The performances of the actors were superb.

That's not the point.

The film's structure, presentation techniques, and final theme are the main points of discussion.

Including the final outcome, how exactly did the father die?

About four to five days after the movie's release, this topic became the hottest topic.

How exactly did the father in "The Boat" die?

Various analytical posts have appeared.

He died of illness.

It was the daughter, played by Yu Mengling, who committed the murder.

It was the son, played by Lu Yanhe, who killed him.

...

Various angles, various details.

Many people even read it a second or third time because of such discussions, and after reading it, they wrote down their findings.

After a week of release, "The Boat" grossed 160 million yuan, a promising start.

At this point, "My Sassy Girl" was brought up... I don't know what these people were thinking, suddenly starting to use "The Boat" to make fun of "My Sassy Girl". It is very likely that the box office of a romantic comedy film will not be as good as that of a dull and bitter art film.

Upon closer investigation, it was discovered that someone wanted to take this opportunity to bring down Li Yuefeng, who was currently enjoying great momentum.

Li Yuefeng was so angry that he started cursing.

-

Zhang Yuezhen scrolled through the messages on her phone, a smile always on her face.

"Sister, is there something good happening?" Ning Yao asked upon seeing this.

Zhang Yuezhen: "There's nothing good about it, it's just watching the show."

Ning Yao nodded.

She was very sensible.

Since Zhang Yuezhen didn't specify what kind of play she was watching, she didn't ask.

Zhang Yuezhen suddenly remembered something and said, "The second season of 'Seventeen Floors: Reboot' is starting filming next month. How's your action scene preparation going?"

“All the movements have been completed,” Ning Yao said.

"That's good." Zhang Yuezhen nodded. After she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something, "You weren't seriously injured, were you?"

Ning Yao shook her head, "It's alright, just a normal bump and bruise, I'll get through it."

Zhang Yuezhen nodded, "No pain, no gain. There are no female stars who can fight these days. If you can show your martial arts skills in this drama, it can actually open up a new path for you in the future. Especially if you want to film internationally in the future, look at Lu Yanhe's 'Speed ​​for Life' for Yan Liang and 'Men in Black' for himself, both of which have action elements."

Ning Yao nodded.

“Okay, I will practice hard, sister,” she said. “Actually, I’ve always longed to play a female knight-errant.”

Zhang Yuezhen: "What dreams did I have when I watched martial arts movies as a child?"

"Yes." Ning Yao smiled a little shyly.

“That’s good. I was just like you when I was a child,” Zhang Yuezhen said. “Although I didn’t become an actress later, Yaoyao, no matter what industry you’re in, a woman must have the ability to take the initiative. You’re still young and haven’t dated yet, but remember this: don’t believe that others can support you for a lifetime, especially men.”

Ning Yao nodded.

She felt a moment of nervousness, hesitating whether to tell Zhang Yuezhen about her relationship with Li Hailu.

But she hesitated for only a moment before giving up on the option.

"But I will remember your support for the rest of my life," she said gratefully.

Zhang Yue gently waved her hand.

"I don't need you to remember this for the rest of your life. Anyway, we'll part ways amicably, and no matter what happens, we can always find a way to cooperate and achieve mutual benefit. There's more than one solution to many problems. I'm sure someone is trying to poach you right now—it's okay, you don't need to tell me, it's normal. What I want to say is that I believe you're a smart girl, and you definitely won't leave for the next five years. But in the future, if you win Best Actress, become a movie queen, or become a top star, that's all possible. I just hope you achieve that goal. At that time, you might have your own ideas and want to leave, and that's fine. Remember what I told you today: we can sit down and talk things over. Don't let some people with ulterior motives instigate you to break ties with me. There's no need for that."

Ning Yao shook her head.

"Sister, believe me. I know you're good to me, so no matter what happens in the future, I will never betray you. Even if one day I really want to go out and make my own way, I will definitely discuss it with you and ask for your help. My studio and my team will still need your help to steer them."

Zhang Yuezhen looked at Ning Yao in surprise.

Are you serious?

Ning Yao said somewhat shyly, "Sister, I actually have some secrets that I don't dare to tell you."

"Huh?" Zhang Yuezhen asked, "What? Never mind, if you really don't dare to tell me, you don't have to. You know my principles. As long as it's not a matter of principle, I can definitely tolerate you."

“Hmm.” Ning Yao nodded. “Actually, I’ve been secretly learning from Lu Yanhe and the others. Look at them, no matter how successful they are, they will never leave the people who are truly good to them, and they will not be tempted by external interests. So, some people were once popular, but they have faded into obscurity. Some people once had more fans than Lu Yanhe, but they have also disappeared. Celebrities can’t always have smooth sailing and will not encounter lows and difficulties. But only those who are truly good to them will lend them a hand at this time. I am now on the rise, and I see that I am becoming popular. That’s why those people came to me. But when I was nothing, the person who was willing to give me a chance and push me was my sister. I have always been very clear about this. That’s why I said I will remember it for the rest of my life, and I will keep reminding myself of it.”

Zhang Yuezhen's eyes trembled slightly.

She looked at Ning Yao in astonishment.

At this moment, she was genuinely surprised and somewhat at a loss for words.

She never imagined that Ning Yao would say such a thing to her.

Moreover, he was so sincere.

Furthermore, its logic is rigorous.

There was no reason for her not to believe it.

Zhang Yuezhen nodded.

"Yaoyao, since you put it that way, let's not say anything more and just work hard together."

Ning Yao nodded.

-

"Write more scenes for Ning Yao? How is that possible? The script is already finalized! Meng Li won't allow the second female lead to have too many scenes; any more and she'll surpass the female lead's role."

"Beijing-Taiwan," Jiang Lan said to Station Director Shen Tailin.

Shen Tailin said, "Why don't you just stop taking up Meng Li's scenes?"

Jiang Lan said, "If we don't want to take away Meng Li's scenes, are we going to take away Chen Pinhe's?"

Shen Tailin nodded, "Sure, why not? He's the male lead anyway, so having a few less scenes won't make a big difference."

Jiang Lan was both so angry she didn't know what to say and completely bewildered.

What's going on?

Ning Yao got the role of the second female lead because of Chen Pinhe's connections.

Should we give her more screen time and reduce Chen Pinhe's?

Is it true or false?

(End of this chapter)