That night, after returning home.
I stood in front of the mirror and looked left and right at myself in the mirror for ten minutes. Then I smiled wryly: "Why the more I watch it, the more I feel that I don't look like a movie star at all?"
"Actually, normally, I think you can accept the director's invitation to act in this movie. With your current popularity, your future status in Hollywood will be unrivaled... But unfortunately, We are not here to do business. We are always making money." Yang Wei sighed.
"How to say?"
"Your identity." Yang Wei pointed out unceremoniously: "Honey, your identity is your fatal wound! You are the protector of the largest smuggling industry on the west coast of Canada. You are the leader of the largest gang on the west coast. The notorious The number one figure in North America in the big circle. At the same time, you have maintained a friendly and cooperative relationship with the Hells Angels... You have to understand that the American media is not vegetarian! You have never really seen their power! They can even dig out the president's youth. Did you ever smoke marijuana when you were young? Can you find out whether the president used a condom when he was young? Is there anything in this world that the media can’t find out? Once the media announces your identity, a gang leader, a smuggler Giant... Do you think the people will still worship you so much? At that time, all the foundations you have laid now will be in vain!"
I listened carefully to what Yang Wei said, and then thought about it carefully.
Yang Wei continued: "Right now, the media ignores your identity... But don't think they don't know anything! I bet the media has already got all your information! They don't say anything now, but they are almost unanimous. They are all praising you highly, because the entertainment industry in the United States owes you a big favor now! If it weren’t for you, the film industry in the United States would collapse, and the entertainment industry would go back 30 years! And now, the media treats you Your compliments are completely returning your favor. Do you understand? It is completely giving you preferential treatment, an unprecedented preferential treatment! This kind of preferential treatment is not even enjoyed by the President of the United States!"
Indeed, from this incident until now, no media has really said anything bad about me!
"On the other hand, you have saved too many people, and many of them are representatives of the media industry. These people owe you a life, and of course they will order their newspapers and magazines not to speak ill of you, but to praise you together. You. Similarly, this is also to repay your favor." Yang Wei showed a trace of worry: "But you have to understand that there will always be a day when the favor will be repaid! When the day comes, those media feel that they have done enough, and they are no longer in debt. When something happens to you, they will report everything about you according to normal standards! And at that time, let alone you are a super star! Even if you are the number one giant in Hollywood, it can still discredit you! At that time, all your achievements will be wiped out."
I nodded, and then said, "You mean, I don't need to be in this movie?"
Yang smiled helplessly: "Actually, I also think it's a pity. This opportunity is great. If you are a pure businessman with no background and no gangster background, then you can make this movie, which can be said to make you a Hollywood star." Giants! This movie is bound to be a success... But the problem is, you are a person with too much gang background! Even if you want to wash your bottom, it is impossible to clean it! In the future, your bottom will definitely become your fatal wound... So, It is impossible for you to become a great superstar. Moreover, being too ostentatious will cause dissatisfaction from others. From now on, you should keep a low profile. So, I don’t think you should act in this movie.”
"Okay." I smiled happily: "Then I will reject James. Anyway, I am not an actor."
"Although you can't do this, I have another idea." Yang Wei smiled suddenly: "This movie is bound to be a success. Instead of choosing another person to play the leading role, and finally making it easier for outsiders, it's better to create a superstar by ourselves." In this way, creating a superstar will also be a huge fortune in our hands!"
"..." I looked at Yang Wei and sighed, "You really don't want to give up any chance. Well, tell me, who do you plan to let do it?"
Yang Wei didn't speak, and directly pulled me out of the living room, and we walked into the gym in this mansion from a corridor next to it.
In the gym, Lei Xiaohu is doing a set of punches, his waist has basically recovered, with some massage and massage of Chinese medicine, and his original body is very good! Now he has basically recovered 90%.
Lei Xiaohu's punches made him very angry, his steps were vigorous, his fists were fast and his body was stretched, after all, he was a person who had been practicing martial arts since he was young!
"Look, this is our future kung fu superstar!" Yang Wei stood beside me, arms crossed.
I was silent for a while, and then shouted loudly: "Xiaohu, come here."
Lei Xiaohu had seen us standing at the entrance of the gym a long time ago, and when he heard me calling him, he immediately lost his posture and walked in front of us.
"How is it?" I asked him, "Is your back still hurting?"
Lei Xiaohu twisted his legs and shook his head: "It doesn't hurt anymore. It's just that I have cultivated for too long and my body feels stiff. I need to move more in the next few days."
I squinted my eyes and looked up and down the kid for a while.
Lei Xiaohu is only nineteen years old this year, in China, this age can only be regarded as a young boy. But this guy practiced martial arts freely and suffered a lot, so he looked a little more mature than his actual age. A face with sharp edges and corners, although occasionally a little childish, but it is enough for him to bluff people with a sullen face. This kid was handsome from birth, and he inherited many of the advantages of the elder brother... As for temperament, he is still a little impetuous now, but it is also a normal performance of a young man.
Fortunately, after this big experience, he is much better.
In an instant, I didn't tell the senior brother about his injury. My words to the elder brother are that Xiaohu has nothing wrong with him, it's just a slight injury. This is what the kid himself insisted on saying.
The reason is... This incident was a huge change for him!
This kid, in his life, killed someone for the first time! Although it was at a critical moment and there was no choice, the person who was killed was also a terrorist. But for Lei Xiaohu, who has kept himself safe since he was a child and lived under the protection and restrictions of his elder brother, this kind of experience also makes it difficult for him to change all of a sudden.
Although he seemed relaxed at the time, but when he was in the hospital, he couldn't sleep all night!
Later, he was even more afraid of seeing his father, so this time he asked me to hide his injury, because he was still afraid to face his father for the time being.
In fact, even if the eldest brother knew that he had killed someone this time, he probably wouldn't blame him. It's just that this kid has been afraid of his father like a tiger since he was a child.
Now that Lei Xiaohu is standing in front of me, his mood has basically stabilized these days. The impact of the murder on him also gradually passed under my step-by-step enlightenment and the passage of time.
After practicing martial arts, Lei Xiaohu was sweating profusely, his hair was wet, he wore a tight-fitting vest on his upper body, and a pair of loose training pants underneath.
After looking at him for a while, I suddenly said, "Take off your vest."
"Ah?" Lei Xiaohu froze for a moment, opened his mouth, and involuntarily glanced at Yang Wei who was standing beside me.
But this kid still listened to me very much. Although his face was a little red, he quickly took off his vest and threw it on the ground. It's just that there is a slight twitch in his expression, and he dare not look at Yang Wei.
After all, he has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and this kid's muscles are like a calf! Two chest muscles, plus eight-pack abdominal muscles, arms, back, muscle lines are obvious, but they look soft, not as rigid as those who practice bodybuilding.
Lei Xiaohu looked like a cub, his whole body was full of youthful, explosive power!
"Well, from this point of view, it looks pretty good." I smiled: "Such a good body, good face, and kung fu, these are enough. Anyway, you don't need any acting skills to be a kung fu superstar."
"That's it." Yang Wei pursed her lips and smiled.
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“‘Tyrant’ James Cameron Prepares to Burn Cash as ‘Heist’ Picks to Direct…” – New York Times.
"Tyrant claims it will be a great attempt and a great movie!" — Los Angeles Journal.
"Cameron reveals shocking news: Chen may play 'Chen' in person!!" - USA TODAY.
In the next few days, almost all the media got into heated discussions and even debates about whether I should play the role, whether I am suitable for the role, whether I should play the role, etc. Basically the argument is half to half, some say yes, thinking that with my current popularity, if I add a great movie, there is no doubt that a new superstar will be created. As for what is not good, it is more from the professionalism of the film. Although the newspaper was still very polite to me and did not make cynicism to me, it still kindly reminded me that "Compared to the profession of film actor, Chen is still It is better to continue working as a film company boss. Because film actors are still too professional for a boss."