Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 202 - Talking about Chen Yu behind his back (please follow up)

"Long time no see." Dou Wentao met Jet Li, who was wearing a loose pure linen Tang suit, in the dining hall on the twelfth floor of the bustling Amazon Four Seasons Villa Hotel.

"Nice to meet you." Jet Li smiled warmly and then bowed his hands to Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao, but he originally wanted to leave after saying hello, but he did not respond to Dou Wentao's invitation.

So the three of them found a secluded place and Liang Wendao bought the tea sets and started chatting while drinking tea. Since there were no cameras or recordings, the topic was relatively open.

Jet Li, who has not appeared in public for a long time, traveled thousands of miles to attend this "charity basketball game" in Manaus, Brazil, which was quite unexpected by Dou Wentao.

Hearing this, Jet Li showed a very rare "naughty smile" that he only had in his twenties, saying that he was a little bored meditating at home, so he went out for some exercise.

In fact, Jet Li has deliberately reduced the frequency of his appearances in front of the camera and under the lights in recent years. Firstly, it is because his health is really not good; secondly, it is a matter of nationality.

"There is nothing to regret about the decision to immigrate to Singapore. After all, it was my decision in the first place." Jet Li picked up the tea cup and took a sip before pouting at Dou Wentao.

Regarding Chen Yu's insistence on not immigrating to the United States, Jet Li waved his hand and said that he would not make any comments. After all, everyone is an independent individual and you have no right to speculate on others.

Furthermore, even if Chen Yu refuses to change his nationality at this stage, it does not mean that he will have no ideas in the future. In addition, Chen Yu's parents have completed the procedures to immigrate to the United States some time ago.

However, the relationship between this matter and Chen Yu is limited, so it did not cause any big disturbance on the Internet. It was not even a hot search on the day when the "Southern Metropolis Daily" broke the news.

Dilraba just posted a blog post in the tone of her future daughter-in-law, calling on everyone not to disturb the lives of outsiders. Unexpectedly, her blog post entered the top seven hot searches.

"Chen Yu has not thought about immigrating right now because he has not reached the [fork in the road] of choice. After he and Xiao Di have children, they will eventually have to consider the direction."

Jet Li's words were very cryptic, but both Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao nodded silently. Especially Liang Wendao, who was born and raised in Taiwan, felt more deeply about this.

So it’s hard for Jet Li to be too straightforward about this matter, as long as everyone can understand it secretly.

"Then what is your attitude towards the views and judgments of many people on the Internet today who say that Chen Yu cannot beat Mr. Li Zhenfan?"

Although it was just a casual chat between the three of them, Dou Wentao still used the method of hosting "Round Table" to communicate with Jet Li out of professional habits.

Jet Li once again picked up the exquisite purple sand tea cup and took a sip of the elegant Yuqian Longjing and then said the word "boring".

Who can fight is not decided by words but proved by fists, but Li Zhenpan and Chen Yu have no chance to fight in the Octagon.

Therefore, even if Chen Yu seriously injured Li Zhenpan's disciple in the match on April 8, 2016 and caused him to retire at a speed, we cannot arbitrarily say that Chen Yu is stronger.

"Chen Yu is recognized as an offensive master in the boxing and fighting circles after the millennium, while Mr. Li Zhenfan is a master of martial arts. How do we compare the two with different emphasis? If we look at actual combat data alone, Chen Yu definitely dominates. Advantage."

Jet Li put down the tea cup and shook his head slightly and pondered for a moment. This is similar to the question on the Internet about which one of him, Jackie Chan or Li Zhenfan is more awesome and retarded in Hollywood.

Why do Ruobei and Cheng Long rank behind Li Zhenpan in terms of box office gains? Back then, I could earn $10 million just by making a casual guest appearance in Hollywood for three weeks.

Did Mr. Li Zhenfan enjoy this treatment during his lifetime? Not to mention what will happen if he lives to this day, even if he wins an Oscar, it is just a "fantasy" in the minds of future generations.

"But I did earn 15 million US dollars and participated in global box office dividends." Jet Li believes that looking at the data alone cannot reflect the greatness of Li Zhenfan.

But there is no need to "myth" Mr. Li Zhenfan too much. Jet Li tapped his fingertips on the table, "Hey, what are you talking about?" Jason Statham strolled over.

Jason Statham is a loyal fan of Jet Li. If he were asked to rank 100%, he would put his idol first.

But the children of his neighbors and the three daughters of Stallone's family are fans of Chen Yu. Every time he calls Stallone, the latter's three daughters will eagerly ask when the two old guys can join forces with Chen Yu. ?
"We are a group of people who are about to be eliminated by time. If Chen Yu and other new generation stars don't often talk about us in the future, then we will completely [die]."

Jason Statham believes that Bruce Lee can still be remembered because the older generation of public figures always mention his great contributions.

Otherwise, few young people would be willing to spend money or waste energy looking for Bruce Lee movies.

After sending Jason Statham away, Jet Li smiled and shrugged slightly at Dou Wentao. He had the courage to let go when it was time to let go. Mr. Li Zhenfan is not as popular as Chen Yu among the youth groups in Europe and the United States.

Moreover, online and offline questionnaires from many authoritative information companies show that middle-aged men in Europe and the United States also prefer and even worship Chenyu.

Because watching Chen Yu's game can awaken the long-dormant excitement in their bodies and release the dark sins in their hearts.

"Chen Yu's competition is the best [rejuvenation medicine]" Jet Li took out his mobile phone and pointed at the flashing black and bold characters on the page.

"When my physical condition was at its peak, I would have been able to withstand Chen Yu's brutal attack for ten seconds." Jet Li took a sip of hot tea.

Although Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao have never practiced martial arts, they also know that Chen Yu can easily beat Jet Li to death in the boxing ring or in the octagonal cage.

This is the tyrannical strength of the small group of professional boxers who stand firmly at the top of the pyramid.

Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao did not go further into this topic because it was unfair to Jet Li.

So the three of them turned to Chen Yu's career in Hollywood. Recently, the definite news that "Knives Out", "Fast and Furious IX" and "John Wick III" have successively extended an olive branch to Chen Yu has been fully reported in China. spread the word. Although Chinese people no longer praise Hollywood these days, Chinese people are still very proud that Chen Yu was invited by Hollywood.

To be honest, foreigners knelt down and voted for Chen Yu on Weibo, but in turn, the European and American film and television circles begged Chen Yu to make a movie, and Weibo was constantly applauding and cheering Chen Yu on. This strange situation is really surprising. Many experts are confused.

"Because today's young people, especially fans of various companies, really think that the European and American film and television circles are just that, Hollywood trash."

Jet Li thought about his four daughters and chuckled. The domestic film and television market in the past ten years has indeed achieved considerable development and breakthrough leaps relying on the economic boom.

But there is still a gap compared with the American film and television industry, but now many Chinese young people seem unwilling to face this problem.

"Of course I am now a Singaporean and I have no shame to say it." Jet Li laughed and poked his heart very frankly and sincerely.

Naturally, Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao did not want to accompany him to have fun. Instead, they slightly twitched their lips and asked Jet Li to predict Chen Yu's future in Hollywood.

Jet Li pursed his lips and deliberated silently for nearly ten minutes.

"Chen Yu can 100% succeed in Hollywood, but when he makes a lot of money and becomes famous, Europe and the United States will completely close the door to Chinese action movies and eliminate all Chinese action directors from Europe and the United States."

Of course, the premise is that Chen Yu can shoot European and American action movies.

Jet Li tilted his head and glanced at Dou Wentao, who had an incomprehensible expression, and Liang Wendao, who was thoughtful, and sighed silently.

"Do you know why I resolutely resigned from Warner Bros.' "The Matrix" trilogy?"

There are many opinions on the matter of Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao looking at each other, but the main reason is that the spoils were unevenly divided.

Li Lianjie saw some clues in their eyes and smiled while picking up the teacup and sipping the hot tea calmly.

Jet Li's resignation was mainly due to Warner Bros.'s plan to capture and store all his movements and kung fu in the film.

Liang Wendao pushed the glasses. Once Jet Li agrees, similar routines in action movies in the future may involve copyright.

Even if the situation is not that serious, it is equivalent to the skills that Jet Li has practiced for more than ten years, which can be used and learned by cunning Europeans and Americans without paying any price.

Why did Hollywood, which was extremely powerful back then, proactively open its doors to Bruce Lee and film and television workers from Hong Kong and Mainland China?

It was because at that time, people like Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Yuen Woo-Ping, and Chow Siu-long had the skills that Hollywood coveted!
Hong Kong and Mainland Kung Fu superstars and directors are able to fight, dare to fight, and know how to fight. They are flashy, exciting, and profitable.

Therefore, Hollywood at that time would welcome film and television talents from Hong Kong and the Mainland to the United States to have a good time and make a career.

"But now European and American film and television practitioners have used various equipment to record and learn, so Hollywood is slowly closing the door on us."

Dou Wentao blinked. Now that Hollywood has clearly strengthened the Chinese elements, the door should still be open.

In the past two years, the Chinese market has become the third largest ticket warehouse for Hollywood films. How dare it close the door?
Jet Li turned the tea cup in his hand and said softly, "Making money" and "taking you to play" are completely different things.

Both can be played simultaneously or split into singles.
Nowadays, it is true that Chinese film and television people are not interested in Hollywood, but Hollywood is licking the Chinese film and television market in a cowardly manner, but the latter's mentality is purely to make money.

If we conclude based on this alone that China's film and television industry and market environment have surpassed Hollywood, then Jet Li really has nothing to say.

As for why once Chen Yu succeeds in Hollywood, Chinese action films and action directors will be unable to enter Europe and the United States?
You can refer to Chen Yu's style when fighting in the octagonal cage.

If he wants to maintain his dominant position as "Asia's number one brother" for a long time, he must eradicate his compatriots in the European and American film and television circles.

Jet Li, who is also a martial arts practitioner, really understands the mentality and temperament of these people who are skilled in kung fu.

Either you can let go of everything with an open mind and look down upon it;
Or Xiaodujichang will want to bite him with all his strength once he is defeated.

Obviously, Chen Yu is definitely not the former. In life, he is as lazy as a cute boy next door, but once he enters the career circle, he turns into a flesh-devouring Asura.

Jet Li doesn't like Chen Yu, but he needs to cooperate.

Jet Li, Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao were having a lively chat.

Nazha and Song Zuer sneaked into the corner of the dining hall a little cautiously. They had never seen so many international stars gather together since they participated in Chen Yu's boxing match.

"Sister, should we go over and say hello to Jet Li?" Song Zuer touched her face and looked at Nazha who was gently stroking her chest.

"No, they were chatting happily and didn't see us anyway." Nazha cleared her throat and whispered.

Nazha knew that Chen Yu was particularly annoyed by Jet Li, who always liked to show off invisibly, so she chose to stand with Chen Yu!
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