The arrival of Gu Yun and Cheng Yingying coincided with the filming of the last scene of the crew.
After the story on the Mekong River ended, the crew returned to the Golden Triangle Resort Hotel that night to celebrate the successful completion of "Operation Mekong".
"To be honest, I risked several "firsts" for this scene: the first time I risked my life in a foreign country, the first time I fought from start to finish, the first time I carried more than 20 kilograms of equipment to chase a police dog...
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On the large round table in the restaurant, starring Eddie Peng looked at all the members of the crew with a glass of wine in his eyes.
"As an actor, I feel very lucky. I shot a movie before, and it was extremely cold at 30 to 40 degrees below zero. This time when I went to the Mekong River, it was extremely hot at 30 to 40 degrees above zero. No.
Every actor has the opportunity to experience such a life of ice and fire, and I caught up with it, so I feel that my life is really good."
"And brothers, I'm actually very happy to be able to act with my brothers, especially the heroine Qingcheng. To be honest, I always thought you were a vase..."
The crew burst into laughter. Shen Qingcheng had a smile on her lips and was ready to fight. Even Gu Yun and Cheng Yingying, who were joining in the fun, couldn't help but join in the commotion.
"In the end, I don't have much to say. Thanks to Director Lin Chaoxian. Your persistence has allowed this film to present a quality and aura that is no less than that of Hollywood. You have opened up new possibilities and patterns for Chinese-style police and gangster films."
"Thank you to my comrades. The days of fighting with you are very difficult, but it is more of a joy after the experience."
"Thank you to every police officer. It is your efforts that allow us to live in a peaceful, safe country that is not infested by harmful substances. You are the most respectable people."
"The biggest thank you goes to Mr. Gu. In the main theme script you created, the prototype is a fighting hero. Every man has a hero complex, and I am no exception. As a man, is it okay if I don't play a few heroes in my life?"
"Also, I would like to thank Mr. Gu for giving me this opportunity to work with Qingcheng as a team. I can responsibly say that although Qingcheng is only her second movie, she will definitely not be able to escape this year's best actress."
The male lead of a film is undoubtedly the most important core character of the entire crew.
The director says every day that he is more willing to be a listener on occasions like this that require sharing.
After Peng Yuyan finished expressing his thoughts, Lin Chaoxian raised his glass with a smile, turned his head and signaled to Gu Yun: "Mr. Gu, say a few words? If you say a few words, we won't be polite, and we'll officially start eating!"
Gu Yun didn't refuse. As the original author of the script, he was indeed qualified to say a few words on this occasion.
"Everyone knows that writing scripts is just my personal hobby. I have my own main business."
"Hahahahaha, some of you here may not know who you are, Xiao Gu, but no one doesn't use Paradise Group's products, right?"
Everyone burst out laughing again, Gu Yun was pretending to be asking questions knowingly.
"Our technical department once conducted a voting exercise. Nowadays, many audiences reject movies with the main theme, and actors and directors in the industry are deliberately avoiding the main theme."
Shen Qingcheng's autumn eyes seemed to be full of stars, staring at Gu Yun without blinking, and even the people around him fell silent and listened carefully to Gu Yun's speech.
"I think there is nothing to avoid. Hollywood blockbusters all have the main theme. As a Chinese audience, we can accept the American main theme, why can't we accept the Chinese main theme?"
Everyone was completely quiet, and many actors frowned, thoughtfully.
"You may say that singing praises is meaningless. But if you don't praise some people, no one in the world will know their existence, and no one will know the sacrifices they have made to protect the security of our citizens."
Gu Yun paused and continued.
"In order to protect their families, they gave up their family happiness; in order to protect the people, they chose to go to the most dangerous battlefield; in order to fight crime, some of them sacrificed their lives on the border every year..."
"What is more shocking than the case itself is the number of police officers who sacrifice their lives every year. If this is the main theme, then for us literary and artistic practitioners and even actors, there is nothing more important and meaningful than praising and publicizing this main theme.
Something happened.
At this time, no one laughed and joked to Gu Yun. You, Mr. Gu, are obviously an Internet practitioner. Why did you get involved with a literary and artistic practitioner?
Lin Chaoxian, who never drank alcohol, said nothing. He silently picked up a bottle of white wine, unscrewed the cap of the bottle, and filled the glass in front of him in one go.
"Three views of positive energy, swimming against the current, not afraid of hardships and dangers, daring to sacrifice, just to protect the people who should be protected."
"I think this is the most powerful theme of this era, and it is also what "Operation Mekong" wants to tell us."
Gu Yun picked up the wine glass, raised his wrist slightly, and paid tribute to the crew who had worked hard over the past few months, as well as to himself for their hard work.
"Okay! Teacher Gu said well! I did it!"
Lin Chaoxian was filled with tears. As an older generation director, he can be regarded as the person who best combines his expertise and love.
With patriotism and a positive script, he and Gu Yun worked together to create the most satisfying work, which invisibly resonated a lot.
Unconsciously, his name for Gu Yun had changed.
In his mind, based on the two paragraphs that Gu Yun just said, he is no longer Mr. Gu in the Internet industry, but Teacher Gu, who even a great director has to give a thumbs up.
Although making money through literature, art, film and television is very important, if you want to gain everyone's respect, you still have to speak with your works and your emotions, attitudes and values.
"I did it too!"
"......Dry."
The first glass of wine served by Gu Yunjing directly ignited the passion and atmosphere of the entire crew.
After a few rounds, everyone came over to pay homage to Gu Yun and director Lin Chaoxian alone. The latter had been abstaining from alcohol for a long time, but he finally broke his abstinence due to excitement, and this time he drank to the limit.
"Teacher Gu, to tell the truth, compared to talented and dreamy filmmakers, what is lacking these days are investors like you who truly love movies and can strongly support good works."
Lin Chaoxian drank too much and couldn't finish talking.
In his heart, he has always been very grateful to Gu Yun for his investment and support.
Although "Operation Mekong" is a collaboration between several film and television companies, all of this would not have happened without the support of Gu Yun, President of Paradise Entertainment.
Cheng Yingying revealed in many remote phone calls that Mr. Gu risked budget overruns and supported Director Lin in all live-action shooting without any bottom line.
Just to have better results, and just to be carefully produced and seen by more people.
Every filmmaker in the crew works hard and is lucky to meet a talented person like Gu Yun.
