Chapter 507 Proxy Auction (10,000-word update!)
To put it arrogantly, when Lu Yanhe accepted the role in the film "Burning Fire," he really didn't think about what difficulties he would encounter in acting in it.
When he received the script, he didn't actually think it would be difficult for him to play the role—purely based on the difficulty of the character's performance, that's how he thought about it.
Although he always spoke modestly, he knew he had to admit one thing: after acting in so many dramas, he had gained a certain level of confidence in his acting skills. He felt that he could easily handle a drama like "Burning Fire," which didn't focus on exploring the character's inner world.
He was then proven wrong during one such training exercise.
What does it mean to have endless learning?
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The day before filming began for the movie "Burning Fire," all the main creators on set were gathered together for a meal. Of course, the producer, director, and male lead also gave speeches on stage.
They also invited Lu Yanhe to come up on stage and say a few words, but Lu Yanhe politely declined after learning that Shang Yongzhou would be going up on stage, as there was no need for one or two of them to go up.
This kind of speech can be understood as a mobilization meeting before filming begins.
Everyone spoke up, made promises, and gave the crew a pep talk, encouraging them to approach the filming with higher expectations and in better condition.
Red wine, white wine, and juice were laid out on the table, and Lu Yanhe chose the juice.
Lan Mingting looked at him in surprise when he saw him drinking juice.
Because he knew that Lu Yanhe could drink alcohol.
Lu Yanhe said, "I still need to prepare for the filming of tomorrow's scene when I get back tonight, so I won't drink."
Using acting as an excuse, no one can persuade Lu Yanhe to drink anymore.
In retrospect, this was also an era that protected actors very well.
Especially for a renowned and talented actor like Lu Yanhe.
People generally accept that geniuses are often different from ordinary people, so Lu Yanhe's somewhat "unconventional" behavior is often understood as a "common ailment of geniuses".
Of course, Lu Yanhe's aversion to drinking cannot really be categorized as "unsociable." At most, it means that he is very dedicated and serious about acting, so he lacks a bit in terms of interpersonal skills.
Lu Yanhe could guess what others were thinking.
But he didn't care.
To Lu Yanhe's surprise, Shang Yongzhou actually drank a little.
Shang Yongzhou said, "We're starting filming tomorrow, so I'll have a drink so I can sleep better when I get back, otherwise I might have insomnia."
Lu Yanhe was very surprised.
"Insomnia?"
"Yes, I basically suffer from insomnia every time filming starts," Shang Yongzhou said. "As soon as I close my eyes, all I can think about is acting."
Many actors—especially those who truly pursue and revere acting—do not find it as "effortless" as their status and fame in the outside world suggest when facing a film or performance.
Lu Yanhe felt ashamed when he thought back to his initial attitude towards the film "Burning Fire".
The difference is truly striking.
Shang Yongzhou would suffer from insomnia before filming began, and he thought the drama would be easy to act in.
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However, the coordinator, Li Quanling, was clearly a very experienced person. In the first few days after filming began, he did not assign them any scenes that were too difficult. They were mostly acting scenes, and these were mainly dialogue scenes featuring Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou.
Moreover, they basically only film one or two scenes a day.
Even in dramatic scenes, Wan Renhai strives for perfection.
Once we arrive at the venue, everyone will definitely go through the rehearsal first, then listen to Wan Renhai's opinions, and then discuss it together.
For this drama, they conducted script readings with incomplete teams. They never had a script reading where everyone was present and sitting together, because the schedule was too difficult to find.
The cast of this film could be split into seven or eight film crews on set for filming.
It was also quite remarkable that Lu Yanhe remained very composed on the scene.
Because usually, from the time he arrives on set until filming begins, there are at least two hours to prepare for the next scene.
Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou's first scene together was a sharp confrontation in the classroom.
In a class taught by Wei Yang, played by Shang Yongzhou, Li Wushang, an apprentice sorcerer played by Lu Yanhe, they debated a problem about a spell.
This scene marks the first direct confrontation between the two characters in the film.
Li Wushang deliberately provoked Wei Yang in class because he discovered that the new instructor was secretly investigating his father—the dean of the sorcerer academy.
A scene involving a classroom means a large number of actors are involved.
This includes Xiao Yun, who co-starred in the film and played a student from the same college.
A movie is usually only two to two and a half hours long.
Aside from the main character, the other actors may only have a few lines.
Xiao Yun, as a member of the main cast, is supposed to have a lot of lines, but in this scene, he doesn't have a single line.
Wan Renhai then gathered all the actors together and instructed them: "Although this scene is only between Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou, and there are no other lines, you must remember that everyone in a scene is alive, not just when they are speaking lines. Therefore, each of you will react when you hear others speak or see others do things. In this scene, your basic reaction is surprise. But why are you surprised? You need to understand the characters' emotional motivations, rather than simply having an emotional reaction."
Wanrenhai was speaking to the other actors, not to Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou, so he was explaining very basic things in detail. However, Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou listened attentively.
The actors who are selected to act in this movie, even those without a single line, are generally well-trained professionals who have gone through several auditions.
In top-tier productions like this, even the smallest roles are carefully cast.
Therefore, no one misunderstood what Wanrenhai said.
During rehearsals, both Lu Yanhe and Shang Yongzhou held scripts, but neither of them actually read them; they simply recited their lines with a touch of emotion.
At this point, Lu Yanhe was no longer interested in other people's performances. Although he wasn't fully immersed in the rehearsal, his focus was still there, and he couldn't be distracted by watching others; at most, he was looking at Shang Yongzhou.
After the performance was over, Wan Renhai pointed out a few people, saying that their reactions were too exaggerated. Then he walked up to Lu Yanhe and said, "Yanhe, the attitude you gave me just now was a bit too righteous and stern. It was a deliberate provocation. I wanted a little more of that flippant feeling, rather than a serious attitude of exploring academic issues with him."
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "Director, I was just about to tell you this. When I was rehearsing this scene, a question suddenly popped into my head. My initial reaction was to deliberately be a little provocative and not so serious. But when Wei Yang actually answered the question that I had deliberately made difficult for him, I was either unconvinced or a little shocked by him. After all, when I asked that question, I was certain that he couldn't answer it."
Wanren Hai frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
“Based on my character’s personality, I think at this point, he should be more subconsciously resentful, because he is impressed by Wei Yang’s knowledge when he answers. This reaction should be shown later,” Lu Yanhe said. “However, according to the script, Li Wushang actually becomes more and more admiring of Wei Yang later on. I want to bring out this process little by little in the scenes with him. I’m not sure whether I should bring it out in this scene.”
Lu Yanhe pondered it in great detail.
Wanrenhai said directly, "Yanhe, I really haven't thought about this question before, I haven't thought about it in such detail. I need to think about it, and you should think about it too. We'll do a test shoot later, and we'll see which reaction is better based on the test shoot. We'll also ask Shang Yongzhou for his opinion."
“Okay.” Lu Yanhe nodded.
Wanren Hai wiped his forehead, sighed, and said to the actors next to him, "Look at him, a movie star is a movie star. He stumped me with just one question. If you could think about your roles and your scenes as carefully as he does, you could also win a movie star award."
Lu Yanhe quickly waved his hand, smilingly declining Wan Renhai's praise.
Xiao Yun looked at Lu Yanhe with admiration and said, "Your acting now... is like a completely different person compared to when you acted in 'Phoenix Terrace'. You are too strong, Yanhe."
Xiao Yun had previously worked with Lu Yanhe on "Phoenix Terrace" and had many scenes together, so she was very familiar with Lu Yanhe's acting at the time. Back then, director Chen Lingling praised Lu Yanhe many times, but it's very obvious that Lu Yanhe is much better now than he was then.
Lu Yanhe smiled helplessly at Xiao Yun.
"We're old friends, so don't be shy about me."
Xiao Yun sighed, "I'm just jealous of you. Why are you such a good actor? I'm not some idle actor either; I'm a proper professional."
Wanren Hai laughed heartily and said to Xiao Yun, "You acted quite well too, why are you so self-deprecating?"
"I don't have particularly good acting skills, fine, but if I didn't also have self-awareness, I would have wasted all these years of my life." Xiao Yun pouted sadly.
Lu Yanhe was both amused and exasperated by Xiao Yun's dramatic performance.
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At noon, Lu Yanhe went to the cafeteria for lunch and checked his phone. He found that Li Zhibai had posted a photo of himself eating takeout at home thirty minutes earlier, playing the victim: "Neither of you are here, so I have to eat takeout by myself."
Lu Yanhe was filming, while Yan Liang was promoting "The Gold Rush".
This drama is currently airing and is doing very well, with high viewership and excellent online data. It is the most popular drama during this period.
Its viewership rating on Jinkou TV has now exceeded 0.8%.
Lu Yanhe can be seen trending on the internet almost every day.
Yan Liang said that at least half of them were orchestrated by Zhou Ping'an.
When Zhou Ping'an only had Yan Liang as his most popular artist, he finally began to pay more attention to Yan Liang.
Yan Liang's announcement of two brand business collaborations within a week has attracted considerable attention within the industry.
Even with the popularity of "The Gold Rush," this frequency is too fast.
Only Yan Liang himself knew that he was eating the leftovers that had fallen from Ma Zhiyuan's bowl.
"..." But Yan Liang did not refuse. No matter what, no matter where they came from, they were now in his bowl, and that was the most important thing.
"The Gold Rush" is still airing, and many people online are already calling for a second season.
They clearly haven't even seen the ending yet.
However, this kind of treasure hunt adventure genre can certainly be filmed season after season if one wants to.
It's a natural subject for making a TV series.
After achieving such great success, Ruyi Pictures, the production company behind "The Gold Rush," did indeed consider starting a second season.
Ruyi Pictures then contacted several key creative personnel to inquire about their intentions.
In fact, for a show like "The Gold Rush" that has both excellent reputation and performance, under normal circumstances, no creator would be unwilling to make a second season.
Especially in today's fast-paced world—
If a drama can leave a lasting impression on the audience, it is actually a rare asset for the actors who starred in it.
The situation is completely different now compared to twenty or thirty years ago when it comes to watching movies and TV shows.
Back then, without the internet and with fewer works available, a single blockbuster could become a hot topic for a long time, remaining popular from the beginning to the end of the year. But in this era, with the internet eliminating all physical distance, a trending topic can explode quickly and loudly, sweeping across the entire internet in an instant. However, the sheer volume and overload of information also makes it easier for people to forget certain things.
The same applies to film and television dramas.
A show that aired two months ago might feel like it's been airing for almost a year now.
Therefore, the biggest benefit of making a series is this:
Every year, I'll remind you that you like this show and you can continue watching.
Then, time will exert its power over people.
If you use a keychain for a year, you'll develop some attachment to it, let alone a TV series you've been following for several years.
This kind of meaning is completely different from the meaning of binge-watching a TV series in one night.
Even if you can binge-watch a show in one night, it means you think it's very good.
However, we must all acknowledge that times have changed.
In this context, the accumulation of time takes on a more instinctive meaning.
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"I'm too tired. I don't really want to film the second season." Yan Liang said to Lu Yanhe and Li Zhibai in a video call. "Sigh, am I getting too arrogant? I used to not want to miss any good opportunity, but now that 'Gold Rush' is doing so well, I feel too tired to participate in the second season."
“That only proves that ‘The Gold Rush’ was really exhausting,” Li Zhibai said. “What bad habit did you pick with Lao Lu? Why do you like to find fault with yourself so much?”
Li Zhibai's disdain was palpable.
Through the video, Yan Liang looked at Li Zhibai with pity: "I really envy you."
Lu Yanhe: "Did Zhou Pingan also agree that you shouldn't film?"
“Of course he disagreed,” Yan Liang said. “He not only kept trying to persuade me to agree, but he also wanted to include Fuli in the second season, even though the script for the second season hasn’t been written yet.”
Lu Yanhe: "Did you ask her to help train the newcomers?"
"Um."
"Tell him to get out of the way," Li Zhibai said immediately.
Lu Yanhe smiled.
Yan Liang: "Although I'm not as afraid of him as I used to be, I haven't evolved to the point where I can tell him to get lost like you do."
Li Zhibai: "If you can't bring yourself to say it, I'll call him right now and give him a piece of my mind."
"If you want to yell at him, don't do it under the guise of helping me." Yan Liang glanced sideways. "I don't want to clean up your mess, or Zhou Ping'an will come to me in a rage again."
Li Zhibai: "...Tsk."
He said, "You seem to have gotten a little smarter."
"Get lost!" Yan Liang retorted without any politeness.
Lu Yanhe: "But I think Li Zhibai is right. Why should you help him train newcomers? He has never had anyone else train you before. You don't owe him anything."
“That’s what I’m saying too.” Yan Liang nodded. “I’ll go talk to Zhou Ping’an later and tell him that I don’t agree. If he tries to use my name to push Fuli in, then I’ll owe him a favor.”
Lu Yanhe: "That's right, that's exactly it. How could you do that?"
Li Zhibai: "Zhou Ping'an is doing something inhuman."
"Wait, let's get this straight, are you still going to film a second season?" Li Zhibai suddenly realized and asked.
Yan Liang: "Of course I filmed it. I only complained a bit. If I were crazy, I really wouldn't film it. It's obviously a show that could be turned into a series. Am I supposed to just hand over the second season to someone else after the first season became a hit?"
"So you have two series to film?" Li Zhi asked. "Yan He's 'Friends' is also getting a reboot."
Lu Yanhe: "I'm fine. I can finish filming in a month, very quickly, maybe even less than a month."
Yan Liang nodded, “Filming Friends was really very simple, not troublesome, and didn’t take up too much of my time. However, all work had to give way to Friends’ reboot and return, and I never expected that we would be able to reunite.”
Lu Yanhe smiled.
"With the right timing, location, and people, if Beijing and Taiwan hadn't brought this upon themselves, I wouldn't have had this opportunity."
Li Zhibai muttered, "So why didn't you write me a regular character in Friends?"
“Brother, the first season was a low-budget show. We wrote a regular role for you. Do you think we can afford your salary? Even if you were willing, would Zhou Pingan agree? Back then, Zhou Pingan was still your agent.”
Li Zhibai let out a huff, fuming, and said again, "Zhou Ping'an is doing something inhuman."
Yan Liang asked, "Then—could you write a character for Li Zhibai in the reboot version?"
"From six to seven?" Lu Yanhe thought for a moment and shook his head. "That changes the nature of the group. If we add a new permanent character, the group becomes a seven-person group, and many relationships will have to change. Unless the seventh person doesn't get involved in the relationships of the six-person group, but if he doesn't get involved, what's the point of his appearance?"
Li Zhibai: "You just don't want me to act in 'Friends'."
"Should I write a guest role for you? You can guest star in one episode every season, and that episode will focus on you?" Lu Yanhe asked. "For example, you could play a classmate of mine or Yan Liang, who comes to us and causes some impact on our group of six for various reasons, creating some laughs, and allowing us to examine the relationships within our group of six."
“That works.” Li Zhibai nodded immediately. “You’d better write me a character who was your school’s boss, the kind who always protected you guys. Hmm, he should be a bit awesome and arrogant.”
“Why not just write a character who’s a little mentally unstable? That would be even funnier,” Lu Yanhe said seriously.
Yan Liang nodded without hesitation, "I second that!"
Li Zhibai's face contorted with rage: "No way!"
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Lu Yanhe happily ended the video call with them, but then he saw that in the "Burning Fire" group chat, for some reason, there were suddenly 99+ unread messages.
This is not the large group for "Burning Fire," but rather the core creative team of "Burning Fire," which consists of only about twenty people.
Lu Yanhe isn't the kind of person who only checks his phone once or twice a day.
Normally, this group wouldn't accumulate this many unread messages.
When Lu Yanhe clicked in, he realized that a paparazzi had sneaked into the studio to install a hidden camera in the dressing room, but had been caught.
Upon closer inspection, Lu Yanhe was shocked to discover that the person who had grabbed the proxy bidder was none other than Wang Biao!
ha? !
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Since filming began, the movie "Burning Fire" has been attracting a lot of attention.
After a few days of filming, the location of the photography studio was revealed, and paparazzi began to camp out at the studio entrance. Of course, there were even more paparazzi than paparazzi—proxy photographers.
A huge crowd of paparazzi blocked the entrance to the studio, but they couldn't actually get any photos taken. The film crew's vehicles didn't stop at the studio entrance to pick up or drop off people.
So, after realizing they couldn't get any photos, the paparazzi and photographers who had gathered there all left. Some of the photographers, feeling their efforts had been wasted, angrily cursed "Burning Fire" online, calling the film a flop, saying it was being kept secret and was definitely a terrible movie.
These noises are not enough to affect the filming of the production crew, nor will they cause any trouble for the actors.
Until suddenly a proxy photographer slipped in.
When Lu Yanhe arrived, Wang Biao was explaining the situation to someone: "I came to pick up my water bottle. Brother Lu usually leaves his water bottle here, so I came back to get it. I just happened to run into this guy acting suspiciously. He didn't have a work badge, and when I asked him who he was, he wouldn't say."
Wang Biao even had a cut on his forehead and bruises on his face.
He even got into a physical fight with someone.
Seeing that the person who took the photos also had blood trickling from the corner of their mouth and swollen eyes, Lu Yanhe felt relieved.
It's okay to get hurt yourself, but you can't get hurt while your opponent is still clean.
The film crew did have various medicines for treating sprains and bruises.
Lu Yanhe first told Wang Biao to quickly apply the medicine to him.
Wang Biao said, "Wait, let's take pictures first and preserve the evidence. This guy just said he was going to call the police! We'll call them too! We're scared of him. He hit me first and then dared to yell at me!"
Wang Biao was still in a state of high excitement.
Lu Yanhe glanced at him helplessly and said, "Go and apply the medicine quickly!"
Lan Mingting and Li Quanling have both arrived.
The security personnel also had dark expressions, looking somewhat embarrassed and frustrated.
It's a shame that a paparazzi could sneak into the studio. If Wang Biao hadn't happened to catch him today, and he had actually installed a hidden camera, things would have gotten really messy.
Wanren Hai only arrived in a hurry at this time.
His face was contorted with anger, and as soon as he arrived, he yelled at the person in charge of security and logistics, "What's going on here?!"
Any big-budget production, especially one like "Burning Fire" that involves creating a new worldview, is usually kept very secret during the production process.
Because the appearance of every character and every scene shot on location, if accidentally leaked, could potentially affect the audience's viewing experience when the film is finally released.
Why do film crews dislike paparazzi so much?
Revealing the design is one thing.
On the other hand, because the equipment and techniques used by third-party filmmakers are generally insufficient to ensure that the footage will look good, it can create the impression that the production team is incompetent and the styling is terrible.
Often, the problem isn't with the styling, but with the photographer.
But there's no point in arguing about it. Everyone has seen it and is already convinced that it's ugly, so there's no point in saying anything more.
Lu Yanhe felt he could understand why Wanren Hai was so furious.
He was just a little shocked, because Lu Yanhe had never seen Wanren Hai get angry before.
But losing one's temper is a common problem among directors, regardless of gender. Lu Yanhe has worked on so many films and television series, and he has rarely lost his temper, except for Fu Kai, the director of "The Road to Glory," and Bai Jingnian, the director of "Friends." Everyone else has lost their temper several times, more or less.
Lu Yanhe himself was extremely anxious while filming "Love Letter." Of course, he never lost his temper on set.
The pressure of being a director is immense.
If we roughly divide the positions in a film crew into creative positions and administrative positions, the position of director is a combination of the two. He has to manage both the big picture and the details, both the front-line battles and the logistics and material transport.
He listened silently to Wan Renhai's outburst without saying a word.
As a result, Wanren Hai was halfway through his tirade when he suddenly noticed that Lu Yanhe was also there, and his anger abruptly stopped.
Lu Yanhe called out to the director.
Wanrenhai looked at Lu Yanhe, coughed awkwardly, and tried to smile but couldn't. "Yanhe, what are you doing here?"
Lu Yanhe said awkwardly, "My assistant happened to run into this paparazzi, and I heard they even got into a fight, so I came over to check it out."
Wanrenhai: "Wang Biao? Is he alright?"
"It's nothing, just a minor injury. I've already applied some medicine," Lu Yanhe said with a smile.
Wanren Hai nodded.
"Then I'll be going too." Lu Yanhe figured that since he was there, Wanren Hai wouldn't feel comfortable saying anything, so he decided to slip away.
Wanren Hai nodded.
Lu Yanhe went to find Wang Biao.
Wang Biao had already had some medicine applied to his wounds, but he was still angrily telling others about his brave fight against the paparazzi.
Lu Yanhe almost burst out laughing as he listened to Wang Biao ramble on and on.
Unlike the action scenes in movies, the fight between Wang Biao and the paparazzi was basically a back-and-forth struggle, with one trying to run away while the other held him back.
However, quite a few people listened to Wang Biao's stories, and many listened with great interest.
Wang Biao is usually a lively and cheerful person, and he's quite popular on set, able to chat with anyone. Now that this incident has happened, he's talking even more enthusiastically, his eyebrows dancing with excitement.
Seeing this, Lu Yanhe didn't go in to disturb them.
As long as Wang Biao is alright, that's fine.
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The film crew immediately called the police.
Of course, choosing to call the police in this situation means that it will definitely become known to the public.
However, to the surprise of the "Burning Fire" production team, a group of people on the internet started spreading rumors that the proxy photographers were beaten bloody by the "Burning Fire" production team.
"Burning Fire" could only quickly issue a statement to clarify what happened and the situation of the proxy photographer.
However, the statement did not mention that the person who stopped the paparazzi from taking photos was Lu Yanhe's assistant—after all, as long as Lu Yanhe's name is involved, the impact of this matter will be infinitely expanded.
There will be even more people trying to set the tone.
No one expected that two days after the incident, the person who took the photos would speak out online, saying that he had been beaten by Lu Yanhe's assistant.
The paparazzi, feigning helplessness, blatantly displayed his still-healing injuries. He first claimed he did it to support his family and make a living. He admitted sneaking into the studio was wrong, but after being discovered, apologizing, and stopping, he was still beaten up by Lu Yanhe's assistant. Because the assistant was Lu Yanhe's assistant, he, the one who sneaked into the studio, was punished, while the assistant who assaulted him got away scot-free. He felt angry, frustrated, and deeply wronged.
After he posted this video, it can't be said that it attracted a lot of sympathy or led people to start criticizing Lu Yanhe's assistant.
However, there are indeed some people who have begun to transform into (self-proclaimed) messengers of justice and moral guardians, standing up to say that Lu Yanhe's assistant cannot beat someone bloody just because the other party was in the wrong first, as this is bullying others by abusing power.
Upon hearing this sound, Wang Biao instantly flew into a rage and shouted, "Pah!"
Lu Yanhe was both amused and exasperated.
“Calm down, don’t go online and argue with people, it’s pointless,” Lu Yanhe said. “But we still need to clarify things. I’ll talk to the crew and tell them to explain what happened that night in more detail, especially to emphasize that he was trying to run away, you wouldn’t let him, he hit you first, and that’s when you fought back. I’ll also attach photos of the two of you, showing that you were injured more badly than him.”
Wang Biao grunted angrily.
The production team would certainly be happy to issue such a clarification statement for Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe immediately forwarded the message: "The person who strikes first moves fast. Before we could even say anything, he turned around and accused us. If what he did is called being beaten bloody, what do we call Wang Biao? Paralyzed? You just spout nonsense. Here's a lawyer's letter for you. Your video has been viewed over a million times, which constitutes defamation. See you in court!"
Lu Yanhe didn't stand on ceremony at all.
As a result, some people made sarcastic remarks in his comment section:
—Celebrities are celebrities; they can send lawyer's letters and sue in court so easily. They're really rich.
Lu Yanhe was so angry that his face turned green.
What utter idiots!
“This is someone deliberately stirring up trouble to smear us.” Lan Mingting found Lu Yanhe and said directly, “It’s not aimed at you, it’s aimed at our movie ‘Burning Fire’.”
Lu Yanhe asked in confusion, "Who's stirring up trouble and smearing us at this time? We haven't finished filming or released the movie yet, so we're not competing with anyone else."
Lan Mingting said, "Although we are still filming, other film companies are unhappy with us. We have confirmed that those marketing accounts that are stirring up trouble are all doing things for money."
"They might not necessarily be after 'Burning Fire,' they might be after me. I have a group of haters who want nothing more than to see me suffer," Lu Yanhe said helplessly.
Lan Mingting smiled in surprise.
"Is that so? But that's true. It's not surprising that big stars like you always have haters. These days, if no one hates you, it means you're not popular anymore."
On Lu Yanhe's side, Chen Ziyan was also helping to investigate who was stirring up trouble here.
As a result, many people withdrew from the game.
“Just like I said at the beginning, you’re now competing with others for a piece of the pie. Some people don’t like you because they’re not cooperating with you, so they’re starting to cause you trouble,” Chen Ziyan said. “After all, you’re just one person. You can’t cooperate with everyone. Others are unhappy because they can’t cooperate with you.”
Lu Yanhe sighed.
“Don’t think about these things, it’s perfectly normal. As long as you’re above someone else, there will be people who want to bring you down,” Chen Ziyan said. “In this matter, the public’s eyes are discerning and they won’t be fooled.”
"Well—I don’t even know how to put it, but some people say things that you can tell at a glance that no normal person would say them. But even if you think that way, you still get angry and want to ask, 'Who is this person whose brain circuits are so abnormal?' You can’t suppress the anger in your heart."
“Cultivate your character, young man,” Chen Ziyan said in a lighthearted tone.
Lu Yanhe: "The road ahead is long and arduous, and the further we go, the farther it seems to stretch."
"Hahahaha." Chen Ziyan laughed, "By the way, I have some good news for you."
"Hmm?" Lu Yanhe asked, "What good news?"
Chen Ziyan: "Didn't I tell you before that Director Gong Jiang has a new movie? I was trying to get it for you. Director Gong replied and said he would like to find time to meet with you."
"Oh? When?" Lu Yanhe asked. "I'm currently filming 'Burning Fire,' and it won't wrap up until June."
Chen Ziyan: "We haven't said when we'll meet yet, but don't worry about the timing, I'll coordinate it. Director Gong doesn't have time right now either, he's at the Busan International Film Festival serving as the chairman of the main competition section."
"Oh, okay."
Chen Ziyan: "Do you know what? That day I ran into a leader from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. He even asked me with a smile why I didn't take on more art films, saying that if I acted in more of them, more Chinese films could become famous internationally."
"The leader is exaggerating."
“The leadership cares a lot about cultural influence. As one of the most influential cultural products in the world today, film is highly anticipated by many people,” Chen Ziyan said. “But it’s strange, there wasn’t a single Chinese film shortlisted for this year’s Ciudad International Film Festival. Judging from the trend in the past two years, I thought Chinese films would be appearing frequently at international film festivals again, but they’ve disappeared again. I wonder what will happen at the Jose Film Festival in May.”
Lu Yanhe asked, "What about Liu Bige's new film? Can't it participate in the Jose Film Festival?"
Liu Bige's film, "Even Faking Death Is Not an Option," is a romantic comedy, which is more market-oriented. The other three top international film festivals are not very interested in this type of market-oriented film. If he wants to submit his work to a film festival, he can only go to the Jose Film Festival.
Chen Ziyan: I don't know. I haven't talked to Liu Bige either. Have you talked to him about this?
“No,” Lu Yanhe said. “I’ve been talking to him about his spy movie script lately.”
"Oh, right, you and he are going to work together on another film," Chen Ziyan said. "That's great, but this spy film isn't going to be an art film, is it?"
“He wanted to make a serious film. I don’t know if it’s an art film, but it’s definitely not the kind of exciting spy thriller,” Lu Yanhe said. “When I read the script, I felt that the whole feeling was quite somber and gloomy.”
"Oh? If that's the case, it doesn't sound like the audience will like this story."
“That’s not necessarily true. Take ‘Late Spring’ for example. It has a rather somber atmosphere, but it still did very well at the box office,” Lu Yanhe said. “His personal style is very distinctive. No matter what subject matter he’s filming, his personal style always comes first.”
“He is indeed a very distinctive director,” Chen Ziyan said. “It’s great that you were able to meet a young director like Liu Bige, which is very significant for your acting career. Many big-name actors were actually discovered by big-name directors. You were able to support a young director’s debut film when you first started acting, and even made a very good film. Of course, you can’t say that you discovered Liu Bige, but for you, it fully demonstrates your vision. In this industry, the further you go, the more you are judged by your artistic talent. This really can’t be achieved through marketing or publicity; it requires the industry to recognize you.”
Lu Yanhe nodded.
He understood what Chen Ziyan meant.
The concept of artistic achievement is so elusive, yet it undeniably exists.
In any industry, who is recognized as a master, who has the highest level of skill, and who has the best aesthetic sense is not determined by the number of awards you win. It is determined by people's opinions of you. When you appear in other people's mouths, do they admire you, respect you, or despise you?
Lu Yanhe said, "I will strive to become an artist with both high moral character and artistic talent in the future."
"You must never say such things again. How old are you? You're already a respected and virtuous artist. Don't mention it until you're seventy," Chen Ziyan said with a laugh.
Lu Yanhe: "...Tsk."
Chen Ziyan: I'm not talking to you anymore. You focus on filming. I'll come see you next week.
"Okay." Lu Yanhe hung up the phone.
Suddenly, someone rushed over from the side.
Lu Yanhe turned his head and saw that many people's faces were filled with shock, astonishment and disbelief.
He was taken aback and asked, "What's wrong?"
A person nearby said, "It seems that Li Yuefeng's car was involved in an accident. His car hit a proxy photographer in front of him."
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