"Director Xu is absolutely right. Before anything is done, who can be sure that the outcome will be bad!"
"Yes, that's a very philosophical statement. No wonder he's a great director."
"I like Director Xu's most sarcastic remark the most: 'There's really nothing good about the United States, and I don't know what these people are licking.'"
I was furious with what that woman said, but after hearing what Director Xu said, I finally feel better.
"Hahahaha, look at that woman named Zhao Xiaomeng, her face looks almost like a donkey's face now, so long and long."
...
"Director Xu really sees things clearly, and he's not afraid of offending people at all; he directly confronts them on a live broadcast."
"It's hilarious. I bet Zhao Xiaomeng never expected to be called out by name."
"Serves her right! This kind of woman has the US on her mind. Director Xu wasn't wrong; she's truly disgusting!"
"We hope that Director Xu can make a good science fiction film, so that we will have evidence to refute this situation if we encounter it again."
...
Xu Lu's words drew cheers from the audience at the scene and those watching the live broadcast.
Everyone was furious with what Zhao Xiaomeng said, but they didn't have a chance to retaliate.
Now that Director Xu is here as a 'mouth double,' he has spoken out everyone's true feelings, and the audience feels that the frustration they felt just moments ago has been instantly cleared away.
This feels so damn awesome.
That's how it should be. You keep talking about the "beacon of light" all the time. What the hell is the "beacon of light"?
If you want to grovel, then go ahead and grovel. Why do you have to come here and disgust others?
At the same time, the employees of Daxu Culture also stared wide-eyed:
"Wow! President Xu is too aggressive. He just goes straight for it and doesn't hold back at all."
"Actually, this is the real Mr. Xu, isn't it? I noticed he wasn't reacting just now, which is why I felt something was wrong."
"That's true! But Mr. Xu really spoke our minds. I've disliked that woman for a long time!"
"Exactly! A banana-man spouting nonsense, treating the United States like his ancestors, I'd rather die than believe it."
Even Feng Xiaoxia, after frowning for a moment, slowly relaxed, thinking to himself:
"Never mind, that's just Xu's personality. Besides, saying that will probably make him even more popular with netizens, so it's not a bad thing."
On the other side, Dilraba, who had just received the news and immediately started watching the live stream, was now wide-eyed.
"Wow, Xu Lu is so outspoken! He openly criticizes people on the show, but it feels so satisfying!"
Dilraba's eyes narrowed with laughter.
But she quickly added, puzzled:
"But is he really planning to make a science fiction movie? That's not a good decision."
Although the woman surnamed Zhao spoke harshly, the science fiction films in Daxia were indeed quite poor.
Making a sci-fi film that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful is far, far more difficult than making a comedy.
"Forget it, I'll call him and try to talk to him after the show, although there's a good chance it won't do any good!"
Reba, who knew Xu Lu very well, shook her head helplessly at this moment...
Half an hour later, the live broadcast ended, and Dilraba made a phone call and talked about science fiction movies.
As expected, Xu Lu said directly:
"Girl, you don't need to try to persuade me. I've already made my decision and I don't intend to change it."
By the way, would you be interested in playing a role in my sci-fi movie? I'll save it for you if you're interested.
Hearing this, Dilraba was somewhat intrigued and asked, "What role? The female lead?"
She had only asked jokingly, but to Dilraba's surprise, Xu Lu actually replied this time:
"If you want to act, that's certainly possible."
"Really? Xu Lu, you're not kidding me, are you?"
Dilraba was genuinely surprised.
"Of course it's true. If you're willing, you can have the lead role."
Xu Lu said with a smile.
"Oh? So generous? Are you not playing the male lead anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Dilraba asked in even greater surprise.
To be honest, for a split second just now, she almost agreed.
But when I thought that it was possible that Xu Lu wouldn't be playing the male lead, that thought instantly faded.
At this point, he went even further, saying:
"Forget it, I don't want the female lead. Just give me any supporting role, even a bit part is fine."
"Really don't want it?" Xu Lu asked again.
"Really, no!" Dilraba answered firmly.
"Alright, I'll give you a minor supporting role then. What a pity, someone actually gave up the treatment of the female lead and chose a supporting role instead. I really don't understand!"
Xu Lu joked.
Dilraba across the table said irritably:
"Alright, stop making me angry. I don't want the lead role this time, but if there's a good movie next time, you have to give me a leading role, you hear me!"
"Alright, when I make a crime drama, I'll ask you to play the lead role of the psychopathic female lead, is that alright?"
Xu Lu continued to joke.
"Hmph, so what if I act? What's the big deal!"
Although Dilraba was a little angry, she still put on a brave face.
...
Not to mention the two people here who are so bored they're bickering with each other.
At this moment, the film industry was in an uproar because of what Xu Lu said during the live broadcast.
Keep in mind that the film had already grossed 4 billion yuan and was still showing in theaters, with the total box office approaching 5 billion yuan.
This is unprecedented in the entire history of Chinese cinema, which shows how popular Director Xu is in the industry right now.
However, this director, who has set box office records, said that his next film will be a science fiction film, which stunned everyone in the industry.
After all, the sci-fi blockbuster 'Shanghai Fortress' is a prime example of failure.
Why did you have to make a sci-fi film? This is just too shocking.
"Young people are still young people. After making two hit works in a row, they're probably getting cocky now!"
One veteran in the industry said this.
"Yeah, making a sci-fi movie? You might as well just throw the money into the water. At least you'd hear some noise that way, and you wouldn't get yelled at," someone remarked.
"It's a pity. If Director Xu had continued to delve deeper into comedy, his achievements would have been limitless. But if he thinks he's omnipotent and starts messing around, his future is worrying!"
Some people have expressed concern.
"Hahahaha, has Xu Lu gone mad? Making a sci-fi movie? This is amazing! Let's see how you flop in the end!"
Zhao Fan, who had recently suffered a devastating blow that nearly made him vomit blood, was now overjoyed.
For example, director Wu Leilei, who made a terrible film like "Shanghai Bunker," was also full of anticipation after hearing the news.
He hopes that this person who can make 'kung fu' films will also flop at the box office in the science fiction genre.
In this way, people will no longer think that the box office failure of "The Shanghai Bund" is due to Wu Leilei's lack of talent.
Rather, science fiction films simply have no place to thrive in the Great Xia!
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