Chapter 853

"This is Cheng Long's influence."

Liu Yifei said with awe.

*The Forbidden Kingdom* before

was an opportunity Cheng Long gave Liu Yifei to step onto the international film stage.

Although the box office was lukewarm,

it was already a field other actors couldn't step into.

"Big Brother is also our backbone in Hong Kong."

Wen Yongshan said, her eyes fixed on the stage.

Cheng Long served as the head of the Performing Artists Guild in Hong Kong.

Many things were actively coordinated by Big Brother.

Most Hong Kong stars had received favors from Cheng Long.

Lin Yu nodded silently upon hearing this.

Many young viewers

might only know Cheng Long's "duang, duang" shampoo commercial.

But when it came to international influence, Cheng Long's status in China was already unrivaled.

Many foreigners, when talking about China, besides the Great Wall and pandas, would mention the actor Cheng Long.

"Yifei, can you help me get a collaboration opportunity later?"

Although Liu Xiaoli didn't chase stars,

she had come from that era.

The mark of the era was indelible.

Relatives and friends at home all had *Police Story* posters up at the time.

Getting a photo with him could be considered reminiscing about her youth.

"This..."

Liu Yifei pursed her lips;

this request was truly a bit difficult.

"Auntie, with so many international stars present,"

"Big Brother Cheng Long probably can't get away."

Although Wen Yongshan had just bickered with Liu Yifei, her upbringing was impeccable.

"Getting a photo should be no problem."

Lin Yu saw the trace of disappointment on Liu Xiaoli's face and nodded slowly.

"Ah?"

"Do you know Cheng Long?"

Liu Xiaoli widened her eyes in surprise.

Wen Yongshan and Liu Yifei on the side also leaned in, watching Lin Yu intently.

"We've met once, I suppose."

Lin Yu said truthfully.

Back at the Armed Police base, they had indeed chatted for quite a while.

He had even offered a few suggestions for the revival of Hong Kong films.

After that, it was just a polite refusal of the film festival's invitation.

"Hahahaha."

"Don't tell us it was a chance meeting at the movie theater."

"I've even collaborated on a movie with Big Brother Cheng Long! Do you see me bragging?"

When Wen Yongshan and Liu Yifei ganged up on Lin Yu, they were united.

"If it's really not possible, forget it."

"I don't want it that much anyway."

Liu Xiaoli hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over,

feeling some regret; if she had known, she wouldn't have brought up the idea.

"......"

Lin Yu didn't explain much,

secretly thinking to himself,

older people really know how to care for others!

These two little girls are too heartless.

Following the host's introduction,

one top-tier big shot after another appeared on stage.

Although there weren't as many artists as at the Weibo Night,

every single one was not to be underestimated and had a place in the industry.

To use a netizen's words:

It doesn't matter who your idol is, but your idol's idol is definitely at this film festival.

As Chinese martial arts actors,

Wang Baoqiang, Donnie Yen, and Wu Jing walked onto the stage together.

Because all three had slightly darker skin,

they coincidentally chose three crisp black suits with ties—not necessarily handsome, but at least neat and clean.

Flashbulbs went off constantly, and cheers never stopped.

"Where's Lin Yu, Brother Jing?"

Wang Baoqiang had been preparing his new movie during this time and didn't like surfing the internet; upon learning that a top-tier star had emerged in the domestic entertainment industry and was praised by Donnie Yen and Wu Jing, he was full of curiosity.

"There."

Wu Jing pursed his lips and gave a look toward Lin Yu and the others in the third row.

"So young?"

Wang Baoqiang gasped.

Counting it up, Lin Yu and he also had a connection.

Lin Yu debuted on *Keep Running*, and Wang Baoqiang was also an original member of the first season of *Keep Running*.

Why else call it the entertainment industry!

The relationships go round and round in the circle; there's always a connection.

Next were the domestic drama actors.

Basically, only those at the level of Best Actor or Best Actress could appear.

The domestic side was led by Chen Daoming and Zhang Ziyi,

while the Hong Kong side was represented by Nick Cheung and Kara Wai.

The prestige basically surpassed the atmosphere of any domestic film festival.

"Finally,"

"let's invite the initiator of this international film festival,"

"Chinese film actor, director, producer, and Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award winner,"

"Mr. Cheng Long!"

Following the host's passionate introduction,

Cheng Long, in a white Tang suit with dragon patterns, walked onto the red carpet with a light step, smiling and nodding while waving.

"Big Brother Cheng Long,"

"there are many international filmmakers attending this film festival."

"Do you have anything to say to new and old friends?"

The host respectfully handed the microphone to Cheng Long.

"Thank you to my friends from the mainland, Hong Kong, and internationally for coming to support."

"Especially the arrival of Aamir Khan, Takeshi Kitano, and Mr. Lin Yu." ===== CHAPTER 854 =====