[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-72":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286908,4473,"Chapter 72: The Myth, Jackie Chan's Affinity with Women","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>Director Chen filled the 50 minutes to the brim, and only stopped his speech when the staff reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode down from the podium and went to the lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing from different perspectives leads to different ways of thinking; it is hard to guess what the people on the dais are thinking, but it is certainly different from those sitting below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculating the time, there is definitely no way to finish it all today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Li An was the eighth person to take the stage today, and also the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire speech highlighted one keyword: technology!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His proposal focused on using modern imaging technology to embody traditional Chinese culture, transforming all four sides of the Bird's Nest into giant screens for a holographic, three-dimensional effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Director Li An finished his speech, among the eight bidders, he had received the highest overall score from the presidium and the evaluation team regarding the embodiment of traditional culture, though his total score was not the highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are still five teams left, which will have to be pushed to tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day dragged on until past ten in the evening before it concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan and Tian Zhuangzhuang returned to the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joint team of Zhang Yimou and Jack Morton will begin their bid presentation on the morning of the 20th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps I can go audit one session first, then leave,\" Lin Nan planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many films are produced every year, but only a few hold premieres, and those held at the Great Hall are even rarer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premiere of *The Myth* was set at the Great Hall; the last one to have such a massive turnout here was *Hero*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, stars gathered, the red carpet was laid out on the square, and there were no fewer media personnel than celebrities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two major groups, China Film and Emperor Group, along with many companies and artists surrounding them, all attended the premiere in their finest attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Private enterprises like Huayi also brought their own artists to show their support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the big bosses and producers, Han Sanping and Yang Shoucheng put a lot of thought into this premiere, though for most guests, it only took a word from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the red carpet, everyone vied for attention, and reporters on both sides clicked their shutters incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan, dressed in a Tang suit, held Kim Hee-sun's hand as they walked onto the red carpet, followed by director Stanley Tong and supporting actors like Shao Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters were even more excited; this South Korean beauty was indeed beautiful, and the way the Big Brother looked at her was filled with sweetness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft, sweet voice and not-so-fluent Chinese, she said, \"Hello everyone, I am Kim Hee-sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male reporters went even crazier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As noon approached, the Great Hall was filled with guests, and Han Sanping and Yang Shoucheng were chatting about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A staff member approached them, \"President Han, several director guests haven't arrived yet. Should we check on them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Sanping paused, \"No need, they will arrive later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yang Shoucheng's puzzled look, Han Sanping smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bid for the Olympic opening ceremony director is taking place over at Kuangou, and many big directors are there. They should arrive by the afternoon, or at the latest, the evening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, the creators were being interviewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Hee-sun nestled beside Jackie Chan like a little bird. When asked by a reporter if she was afraid of the action scenes, she used a line from the film: \"With Big Brother by my side, I am not afraid of anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drew laughter from the scene, and Jackie Chan also smiled and squeezed her hand tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stanley Tong and Jackie Chan have collaborated many times with great box office success. When asked if they could recreate the glory of the past, he said, \"In Toronto, *The Myth* was screened twice, attracting many Chinese audiences, but even more non-Chinese. We are full of confidence in the box office and the worldwide release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Bing, Yu Rongguang, and Tony Leung Ka-fai were all supporting actors. Shao Bing had once been kicked off a set by Zhang Jizhong, but at this moment, he said with a smile that it was all a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yimou's speech was very down-to-earth, without any big talk or flowery language. He simply stated the problems: what do we want to express? What are the concerns and difficulties? And what are the general directions and ideas for solving the problems?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said that Zhang Yimou was very sincere. He mentioned his mistake in 2004—at the very least, in the eyes of his countrymen, it was a mistake, a disgrace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his proposal still carried the shadow of that event, but it would be more magnificent, more profound, and more distinctive. He wanted to show the world what we consider to be the most representative things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking the time, it was getting late. Taking advantage of the intermission after Zhang Yimou's speech, Lin Nan bid farewell to Tian Zhuangzhuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I have to go first. I previously promised President Han that I would attend the premiere of *The Myth*.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the audience, some people were also leaving, but not many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang turned his head to look at Lin Nan, \"There are still three teams left, aren't you going to watch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Lin Nan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan left the venue, returned his pass, retrieved his phone, and incidentally declined the staff's offer to send him by car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was going to attend an event; he couldn't bring himself to have the staff here drive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an empty stomach, Lin Nan rushed to the Great Hall. He should have just grabbed a meal at Kuangou before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, Jackie Chan was answering reporters' questions, and Kim Hee-sun would pull on Jackie Chan's arm from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We often discuss the script. Every time I film, I'm with beautiful women. This time, I have different romantic feelings with two beauties, but I have the most romantic scenes with her, while with Mallika, it's more of a fleeting romance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was led by staff along the outer aisle to his seat. He didn't expect to be sitting quite close to Han Sanping and Yang Shoucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Brother continued, \"My feelings for Kim Hee-sun are different. In the film, I need to protect her. Privately, I lived in South Korea for two years, so communication is no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is very professional; she does many dangerous stunts herself. She doesn't understand Chinese, so she memorized the Chinese lines word by word, but her memorization speed was very fast, which really surprised me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Big Brother looking at the beautiful Kim with a gentle face, he smiled and said in Chinese: \"Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Hee-sun gave a sweet smile, very cooperative, \"Right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was stunned, \"A master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Jackie Chan sharing the scene of filming with Mallika. The woman was half-naked, and he should have closed his eyes, but as soon as she undressed, he opened his eyes, joking that how could he film if he closed his eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the secret to why Big Brother doesn't look like much, yet can roam the world freely with a constant stream of beauties by his side? Lin Nan was amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Nan, how is it going over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Han Sanping leaned over and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Han, I can only say it's almost over. I can't say anything else; I signed a non-disclosure agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, understood. You're even lecturing me now, haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Han, you move fast. By the time we got the news, the investment for Director Lin's new film was already set.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Shoucheng joined in with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, who told me to be nearby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan looked at this smiling Hong Kong tycoon and reached out his hand, \"Hello, President Yang. Nice to meet you for the first time, I am Lin Nan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Lin. Previously, Emperor had competed for *Journey to the Center of the Earth*, but unfortunately, we lost to a mainland company. In the future, if there's a chance, we must collaborate with Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is natural. Emperor is a big group; I would be more than happy to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kind words cost nothing. Lin Nan actually felt that this man was a fascinating person, different from others in the Hong Kong circle; at the very least, he was among the first batch of film company bosses to embrace the mainland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan was joking about Tony Leung Ka-fai on stage—although the Best Actor Leung wasn't there—saying the first time he saw someone's legs go weak was during the scene where Leung jumped from the mountain to the helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refueling the helicopter took half an hour and cost 20,000 USD, and because Leung's legs went weak, they filmed it many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After talking about this film, Jackie Chan talked about his idea of moving behind the scenes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan wasn't listening anymore. He was looking at those huge film posters that completely surrounded the Golden Hall, with fifty staff members dressed as ancient warriors, holding round shields, standing below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about the five hundred special security guards around the venue, this was truly a grand gesture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much money did China Film and Emperor spend on this premiere? Lin Nan really wanted to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long time later, the theme of the premiere finally began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premiere of *The Myth* actually didn't choose to show the full film, but only a large number of trailers and highlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching some people eating cake while watching the trailers, Lin Nan followed suit. It was a premiere, after all; it should be about eating and drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the banquet, the banquet for *The Myth* was still at the Great Hall. Listening to President Han, the scale was just as grand, and other entertainment celebrities would be coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly. The banquet was indeed grand. It was Lin Nan's first time eating at a banquet in the Golden Hall. Of course, he couldn't really just sit there and eat without talking to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actress from India arrived at the banquet. I heard she was a sex symbol; Lin Nan didn't know much about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At seven in the evening, the banquet officially began. Sun Nan, Han Hong, and many other entertainment celebrities came to support Jackie Chan's new film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were quite a few old acquaintances: Huayi, Wanda, Bona... and some other celebrity artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan and Kim Hee-sun walked among the guests, arms linked, attracting everyone's attention. The Indian beauty Mallika seemed much more lonely; perhaps her aesthetic didn't suit Big Brother's taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the male and female leads sang the film's theme song with Han Hong and others, and the banquet officially reached its climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan held his wine glass and met many new faces. Even a few female artists from Emperor were brought over by Yang Shoucheng. It must be said that this occasion was something many in the circle aspired to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Director Lin Nan, the Silver Bear winner for Best Director at Berlin, and also a big director of commercial films.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mani Fok brought two girls to Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Lin, I am Ah Gil (Ah Sa).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan looked at the two girls, remembering that they seemed to be older than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, my company doesn't do music, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter sentence was directed at Mani Fok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin is joking. They want to move into the film and television industry, and hope to have a chance to be in your films in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of Mani Fok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan smiled, \"That depends on luck. No one can say for sure about the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's enough for Director Lin to have an impression. Everything has to be taken slowly, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true.\" Lin Nan raised his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we won't disturb Director Lin; we'll head over there first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wenxi took two girls and went over to the Huayi side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor Group really knows how to seize an opportunity; they even have a few of their young male actors over there, personally brought by President Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Changtian of Enlighten Media didn't know when he had drifted over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, didn't I just see you chatting with President Yu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He participated in the mainland distribution, and he was so smug when he spoke about it that I couldn't stand listening, so I came to find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2107,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4708477412ebc368f5f4e62a4eb6c390658056cdd2d28dd7b79200536f5dd072","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-73","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-71",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]