Born at the Wrong Time: Fan Bingbing

Chapter 185 Born at the Wrong Time: Fan Bingbing

Originally, there was a high probability that "Aquaman" and "Captain America" ​​would be released during the Lunar New Year holiday season. After all, they had significant investments and performed well at the box office. Warner Bros. and Marvel would definitely be aiming for a slightly larger release window in China.

The film will be released overseas in October. The next best release dates in China are the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival seasons. We can't possibly release those two big films in November! They wouldn't agree to that!

However, since the Lunar New Year film season in China has always featured films by domestic directors, it has become an unspoken rule. So even if a foreign film is a big name, it will only be shown during the Lunar New Year season at most. After all, the Lunar New Year season in China is not very important now, so it is impossible for it to be shown during the Lunar New Year season. Therefore, the two companies have reached an agreement with the domestic authorities to release the film during the Lunar New Year season.

However, Lin Yu suddenly appeared and abruptly moved the release dates of these two movies forward to the present.

Warner Bros. and Marvel were quite accommodating to Lin Yu, and didn't hesitate too much about the release date in China, agreeing to let Lin Yu release the film earlier.

Although they will inevitably have to compete with "blockbusters" directed by Chinese directors, they are certainly not the ones who feel guilty.

Moreover, Lin Yu felt that the most crucial factor in their agreement was that their country's film and television industry had not yet developed and they didn't value it much—or rather, the box office revenue of China was simply not as significant as the name Lin Yu in their minds!

However, Lin Yu did pay a price for his efforts with China Film Group.

"Sigh—I can't beat up Riku Taro for now! But I'll beat up someone who will ruin my reputation!" Lin Yu thought to himself.

Hua Yi and Feng Xiaogang: "We didn't do anything! Why are you hitting us?"

Lin Yu: "You all tacitly approved when they ruined my reputation!"

The run of "Mei Lanfang" has come to an end, and its box office of over 100 million yuan has broken new records for this type of film. Furthermore, it ranked highly in the first batch of entries for the main competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Even Lin Yu was a little envious; this kind of film is really not something an ordinary person can make. Although Lin Yu knew that his senior brother wouldn't win the Golden Bear this year.

Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior" has officially flopped. It was forcibly pulled from theaters before it even had a full run, and there's nowhere to sell the copyright! It's utterly heartbreaking!

I heard he's already contacting friends in Hollywood, wanting to try his luck in North America!

However, Lin Yu knew that he was wasting his time!

With Lin Yu's "pushing" in, "The Forbidden Kingdom" is almost becoming a movie that everyone hates. Although it has not been greatly affected overseas and the response has been quite good, the box office is just so-so. Whether it can ever reach 100 million US dollars in its lifetime is still another matter!

In any case, it's only going to gross over 100 million in China at most, which is a full 70 million less than the previous film.

I wonder if Lionsgate and Relativity Media, companies overseas, are regretting their decision.

Anyway, Huayi is constantly calling Lin Yu, hoping that our great director Lin will have the mercy to let them off the hook!

Unfortunately—Lin Yu wasn't buying it!

We've already paid the price to China Film Group, and you still want me to back out? Go reflect on your actions! What's the point of letting go of a movie that's basically a comedy sketch and a stand-up comedy routine?

December 25th is the last day of filming for the movie "Your Name," and it's also the last time Lin Huan and Liu Meng meet in the film!

"Senior brother! I'm ready!"

Miss Liu smiled sweetly at Lin Yu on the steps, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Then let's get ready to begin—"

Lin Yu and Miss Liu both nodded at the camera.

"start!"

At Wen Muye's command, Lin Yu and Miss Liu on set began to walk towards each other step by step, one going up and the other going down!

"Is it him/her? But—"

"This feeling of unfamiliarity, like meeting someone for the first time—"

"That desperate urge in my heart to stop myself—"

"It's as if my heart is desperately calling out for something—"

"Is that you? What's your name—"

Just as the two switched places again, one standing on the steps and the other on the bottom, about to miss each other, every step they took felt like a needle piercing their hearts.

"Stop—"

"My feet—stop!"

Just as the two walked down the stairs and were about to turn and leave!

Lin Yu, who was about to turn and leave, suddenly seemed to have made up his mind! He finally mustered up the courage to shout, "Hey!!!"

"Um—haven't we met somewhere before?"

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As Miss Liu listened to that voice, which seemed to have appeared countless times in her dreams, she turned her face, which was already streaked with tears.

"I think so too!"

Time flies, and life is like a dream. In the long years, in that moment of reunion that seems like a long-awaited reunion, time seems to stand still, leaving only the two people gazing at each other, as if they see the changes of time in each other's eyes, and a thousand words are contained in their deep gaze.

Though strangers, they felt as if they had known each other for a long time; though meeting for the first time, they felt as if they had known each other for ages; though they were each other's dearest, the two who had been silently gazing at each other for a long time suddenly smiled at each other and said in unison, "Your name—"

All those words seemed to be condensed into this hesitant, soft call!

"Card!"

The sound that signaled the end of filming rang out.

But Lin Yu and Miss Liu remained rooted to the spot, staring at each other in silence for a long time, without moving an inch!

At the wrap party that night, Hu Ge, Shu Chang, Yuan Hong, and others who had finished filming ahead of schedule also took the time to come to Kyoto.

They didn't really care about Lin Yu's recent actions. After all, if the sky fell, Lin Yu would take care of it. If he caused trouble for others, that was his own business, and they couldn't interfere.

Otherwise—I might have to step on it a couple of times to support my boss.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, who hadn't seen each other for a while, stuck together as soon as they met, holding hands and arm in arm, and didn't let go for the entire banquet.

Hu Ge, Yuan Hong, Wen Muye, and others were also constantly toasting Lin Yu! It seemed they all knew their boss wasn't a good drinker and wanted to get him drunk.

Fan Bingbing, the only one who was essentially an outsider, maintained a beaming smile throughout the entire banquet, making it impossible for anyone to discern what she was thinking.

However, she was indeed quite surprised by Lin Yu, because although she had always heard that Lin Yu was extraordinary, she never expected him to be this remarkable!

Huayi! Once a leading private film and television company, her hometown! It was almost crushed to the ground by Lin Yu's indiscriminate attack.

She had never seen Huayi so humble before!

One show after another! Ostensibly, they were there to promote "If You Are the One," but in reality, every show they participated in exuded an aura of apology to Lin Yu!

Furthermore, she also heard that Lin Yu was going to collaborate with Huayi on a film soon, which was...

She simply couldn't understand what the young director was thinking.

As the saying goes: "For every slap you get, you get a sweet treat in return!"

Is Kelinyu giving sweet dates before slapping them in the face?

Lin Yu also admires Fan Bingbing, who said, "I don't need to marry into a wealthy family, I am a wealthy family."

Because in the years following 2008 in her previous life, Fan Bingbing left Huayi Brothers and joined forces with Yang Tianzhen and Mu Xiaoguang to establish her own studio.

During that period, the traditional four leading actresses were Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi, and Xu Jinglei. Due to various reasons, they basically all "took a break." Li Bingtao also took a temporary break and became a charity star.

At this time, Fan Bingtao seized the market "vacuum" and filmed all year round, taking the lead.

Even Qin Hailu commented that she "wears her ambition on her sleeve."

Fan Bingbing filmed a number of movies in just one year, including "Shinjuku Incident", "Future X-Cops", "Wheat Field", "Bodyguards and Assassins", "East Wind Rain", "Buddha Mountain", "Chongqing Blues", and "Shaolin", which is astonishing in terms of quantity and variety.

Moreover, he co-starred with top stars such as Jackie Chan, Dan Yu, and Andy Lau. Although he wasn't the main character, he was just as good as one.

The biggest factor in this actress's rapid rise to fame after leaving Huayi Brothers was her ability to seize opportunities and make the most of the right circumstances. It was only natural that she became the undisputed "scene-stealing queen" during that period.

Moreover, since then, she has uttered many memorable quotes and spoken with great confidence, earning her the nickname "Master Fan" in the entertainment industry!

You have to admire how "powerful and eye-catching" his outfits were during that period.

Lin Yu, holding a wine glass, slowly walked up to the woman who had been both good and bad to him in his previous life.

"Sister Bing, why are you sitting here all alone?"

Fan Bing, who was lost in thought, had no idea that the famous director Lin Yu would suddenly come to find her.

So at first she was slightly stunned, but she quickly regained her smiling expression.

"Hehe—Director Lin! I really didn't expect you to still remember me?" Fan Bing stood up and laughed, "Hehe—what are you saying? You're also a member of the crew. It's only right that I come over and toast you. Thank you! You've worked hard!" Lin Yu raised his wine glass slightly.

Fan Bing also gave Lin Yu face by raising her glass and clinking it together.

"Really! Director Lin is so thoughtful! He even takes care of a small role like mine."

Lin Yu took a small sip of red wine and smiled, "You're being too polite. Besides—you didn't even get paid, so it wouldn't be right for me not to come over and offer you a toast."

"Is that all?"

"What else do you want?"

Fan Bing sat down again, adjusted her posture, and patted the seat next to her, indicating that Lin Yu should sit down and chat.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yu sat down next to her.

"I heard—Director Lin is going to collaborate with Huayi Brothers on a film soon?"

"Hehe—you got the news pretty fast!" Lin Yu said with some surprise, "After all, it's your movie! We should at least pay special attention!" Fan Bing continued with a smile, her expression unchanged, "Yes, that's true! But the female lead has already been decided; it's Zhou Xun from Huayi Brothers." Lin Yu said directly:

Fan Bing was slightly taken aback by Lin Yu's words, not expecting the famous director to be so direct.

"Haha! You're really direct! I don't even know how to respond."

"What? You're interested?"

"Of course I'm interested in Director Lin's film. Putting everything else aside, just during the filming of 'Your Name,' I was already incredibly moved, let alone when I finally saw the full movie. I sincerely admire your talent. But—didn't you say the female lead has already been cast? I can't very well play a supporting role to Zhou Xun, can I?" Fan Bing bit her lip and smiled.

Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat when he saw Fan Bing's sudden little gesture!

"What a vixen!"

He quickly repeated to himself several times: I have Qianqian, I have Qianqian—only then did Lin Yu regain his calm and composed state of mind.

"That's true—it's indeed a bit inappropriate for you to play a supporting role to her, and besides, the second female lead's role in that movie isn't very big." Lin Yu said after a moment's thought, "But—are you interested in Jiang Wen's movie?"

"What?"

Fan Bing was a little confused. Why did the channel suddenly change?

"Director Jiang Wen is currently preparing a film, a commercial one. Perhaps it's because he's used to being capricious and wants to cater to the market, but he's currently seeking investment!" Lin Yu explained with a smile. "You mean—" Fan Binglin could hardly believe her ears.

"Female lead! I'll help you, you should have a chance!" Lin Yu said calmly, "Why?"

Fan Bing didn't believe that Lin Yu had taken a liking to her, and even if he did, she wouldn't refuse.

"For no particular reason, I just think you're quite suitable," Lin Yu said slowly.

Rather than casting the woman who stubbornly refused to play a corpse, which led Jiang Wen to film the only blooper in the entire film in a fit of anger, he felt it would be better to cast Fan Bingbing!

At least Fan Bingbing wouldn't care about that!

Fan Bing was somewhat flattered. "Director Lin, you wouldn't be... interested in me, would you? Please don't misunderstand, I mean the kind of interest that wants me to join your company."

Lin Yu chuckled, "It was just a sudden thought of mine. Don't overthink it. I have no intention of signing you. If you don't want to, then forget it."

Fan Bing was a little disappointed by Lin Yu's words. If Lin Yu really wanted to sign her, it wasn't impossible!

"I knew it! I'm old and past my prime, Director Lin wouldn't even look at me! In that case, thank you in advance, Director Lin. I'd really like to work with Director Jiang again." Fan Bing suppressed the little thoughts that shouldn't have been on her mind and smiled, "Okay! I'll contact you once it's settled." Lin Yu stood up and said, "Then I won't bother you any longer."

Watching Lin Yu slowly leave, Fan Bingtao couldn't help but feel a little sorry for herself for being born at the wrong time.

"Heh—if only I had been born a few years later—or met you a few years earlier, Lin Yu! What kind of person are you, really?"

Fan Bing held her wine glass, watching Lin Yu walk further and further away, silently lost in thought—

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