: Nominated for the Berlin Film Festival in 2001

Many things happened during the casting process. For example, Chen Yong invited Zhou Yan to star in the second season of "Young Justice Bao".

Unfortunately, Zhou Yan was filming "The World's Number One", so he had to decline.

As a second choice, Chen Yong recommended Deng Chao.

Deng Chao's first signed company was Yangcheng Oriental Pearl Culture Communication Co., Ltd.

The company tailored early works for him, such as "Young Emperor" and "Young Kangxi".

In 2007, after Deng Chao's contract with Oriental Pearl expired, he officially signed with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation in 2009.

Zhou Yan did not let Deng Chao audition, but directly arranged for him to play the Zhengde Emperor, which was quite a favor to Chen Yong.

After all, they will be working together in the future.

Zhou Yan and Chen Yong chatted for a while, and it can be said that the second part of "Young Justice Bao" has undergone a major cast change.

Zhou Jie withdrew from the role partly due to dissatisfaction with the script, and partly because he was going to play "Yang Kang" in the TV series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Chen Yong decided to have Lu Yi take his place.

Li Binbin was brought in by Zhou Yan to play the role of Su Xin in "The World's Number One", while the role of Xiao Qingting was played by Liu Yijun.

Liu Yijun left a deep impression on everyone during the filming of the first season, so the production team extended an invitation to her.

Gongsun Ce was the actor, but he was also unable to play the role, so Ren Quan was recommended instead.

Only Shi Xiaolong agreed to continue playing the role of "Zhan Zhao".

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Guan Yue was the most excited. When she heard that she could play Zhou Yan's mother, she immediately agreed, fearing that Zhou Yan might change his mind.

Coincidentally, Wayne Lai also had this idea.

Wayne Lai and Cheung Wai-kin co-starred in the Hong Kong version of "Journey to the West" and forged a deep friendship.

In the previous production, Wayne Lai played Zhu Bajie and Cheung Wai Kin played Sun Wukong.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't excited to be playing Zhang Weijian's father now.

It's like Eason Chan crashing his car into Wu Bai!

The character of Su Xin also went through a series of twists and turns.

Zhou Yan first invited Yu Feihong, but unfortunately, Yu Feihong's schedule conflicted, so Zhou Yan had to choose someone else.

Zhou Yan asked Li Binbin if he was willing to act in the film, and to her surprise, he immediately agreed.

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On January 23, 2001, Zhou Yan returned to his hometown.

After renovation, my old home became much more spacious.

The happiest person was Zhou Jing, who often invited her classmates to her home to play.

Zhou Yan also bought a lot of things and prepared a lot of New Year's goods when she came back this time.

On the evening of January 23, Zhou Yan and his parents sat in front of the television to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Sometimes you can't help but marvel at how fast time flies.

He still remembers the last Chinese New Year, when he and the crew crossed the millennium to welcome the new century.

Looking back, a year has passed.

Looking back on this year, it has been a year of great gains for him.

During that year, he invested in Penguin and acquired a 30% stake.

That same year, he became a household name across the country for his role in "Little Li Flying Dagger," becoming the most popular male actor in August of that year.

In that year, [Nanhua Film & Television] invested in its first TV series.

Also in that year, his work was adapted into a film and television production, transforming from a written description into a film and television work.

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This year has been incredibly fruitful; I've gained fame and fortune.

Because of the Chinese New Year holiday, Zhou Yan's royalties for his book will be paid later.

But conservatively estimated, the royalties would definitely exceed ten million.

As for the exact amount, it's unclear.

Zhou Yan is also full of anticipation for next year.

"Beijing Bicycle" was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival, "The World's Finest" was filmed, and there was also an audition for "Hero"...

Too many to list.

Zhou Yan watched the Spring Festival Gala in front of him, laughing and cheering continuously.

In that year, Teacher Zhao took to the stage with "Selling Crutches," which became a classic.

At midnight, Zhou Yan and his father lit fireworks again to welcome the New Year.

Zhou Yan's phone also vibrated at that moment.

Zhou Yan replied to each one, either by phone or by text message.

He would personally call familiar people like Hu En, Song Yuanfei, and Yuan Heping.

For people like Han Shanping and Zhang Yimou, whom you've only met once but have their contact information with, sending a text message to wish them a Happy New Year is sufficient.

Zhou Yan spent most of his time calling Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Binbin, Li Binbin, and Jia Jingwen, while Xiao Qiang only sent a text message to say hello.

Around 5 a.m., Zhou Yan and his father went to pay New Year's visits.

Zhou Yan met his cousins ​​again.

By this time, some people had already graduated from university.

Some entered the workforce, while others took civil service exams or postgraduate entrance exams.

Zhou Yan also helps his relatives whenever he can.

It's just a position; it doesn't matter who does it.

However, management positions will definitely be filled by the most capable.

There was one exception: my cousin, Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin is the grandson of his second grandfather. The other party's father and Zhou's father are cousins.

Zhou Yan's grandfather was the fourth son in his family, and he and Zhou Jin's grandfather were brothers.

Zhou Jin studied accounting and is very capable.

Most importantly, he is honest, kind, and very loyal.

In his past life, he took the blame for his boss and went to jail to help him get away with his crime.

The boss didn't treat him badly, giving him a million-dollar settlement allowance.

Tell me, who wouldn't like someone like that?

Moreover, he knew Zhou Jin's character well; he was definitely not the kind of person who would embezzle or accept bribes.

He felt comfortable entrusting his finances to such a person.

On his way to pay New Year's visits, Zhou Yan invited Zhou Jin to his company.

Zhou Jin naturally knew about Zhou Yan's company, and when faced with the invitation, she only said she would consider it.

Zhou Jin was an honest man and worried that the brothers would fall out over money, so he did not agree immediately.

After returning from paying New Year's visits, Zhou Yan took a nap.

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Yan began visiting Song Yuanfei and others.

On February 10, Zhou Yan received a call from Wang Xiaoshuai.

"Zhou Yan, do you have time?"

"Yes," Zhou Yan said, pausing her writing.

He has already finished writing "Sword Rain Jianghu" and is now writing "Eight Great Heroes", which is about to be completed.

"Come with me to Germany," Wang Xiaoshuai invited.

"Okay," Zhou Yan agreed without asking any further questions.

"That's great, I love your straightforwardness."

"You have a passport, right?"

"Yes," Zhou Yan replied, having already prepared it long ago, not knowing when it would be needed.

"Okay, don't forget to apply for a visa to Germany."

"I'll go and take care of it in a bit," Zhou Yan said, a man of action.

"By the way, can we bring Yuanyuan along?" Zhou Yan asked.

"Yes, it's possible, but it's at your own expense." As long as he doesn't have to spend money, he can bring as many people as he wants.

"Understood," Zhou Yan replied, never expecting the production crew to pay for it.

After all, their film crew was really poor.

The wrap party is always held at a street food stall.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yan shouted outside.

"Binbin, Binbin."

"Coming, coming," Fan Binbin said, walking quickly over in slippers.

Like Zhou Yan, Fan Binbin returned to Kyoto after the New Year.

"I'm going to Germany in a few days, just letting you know," Zhou Yan told Fan Binbin in advance.

What are you going to Germany for? Tourism?

"No, 'Beijing Bicycle' was selected for the Berlin International Film Festival, and the director invited me to go with him."

"You're going to attend a film festival?" Fan Binbin asked with envy.

She also wanted to participate.

"Don't worry, it will happen in the future," Zhou Yan comforted her.

"I understand," Fan Binbin said, adjusting her emotions.

"I'm going out in a bit to apply for a visa."

"Do you need me to come with you?"

"No need, I can manage on my own!"

"Then be careful on the road," Fan Binbin said, not insisting on following him.

Zhou Yan took the prepared materials and called Gao Yuanyuan.

"Hey, Yuanyuan!"