Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 458 - The more you rush for time, the more things go wrong

"Mr. Emmanuel, why is the schedule so tight every time I come to Seoul?" Chen Yu, who had just finished trying on a suit, fell on his back on the sofa.

"At your level, you can complete this cameo in just two hours. This is Netflix's first project in Korea or with the Korean film and television industry. Please give me some support."

At this time, Emanuel, who was in Houston, was also lying on the sofa. He put on a disgusting voice and told Chen Yu that Lions Gate Pictures was on the list of sponsors for the series.

Chen Yu, who is bound to Lionsgate Pictures, is so affectionate and rational, and wants to help when it is convenient.

Both the "Knives Out" series and the "John Wick" series regard Chen Yu as the Optimus Prime.

Chen Yu can quickly integrate into the system and rules of Hollywood. Lionsgate Pictures has indeed put in a lot of efforts to push Chen Yu's worth up.

After all, only by continuously serving as the leading actor in a short period of time can a rookie who has just entered the industry quickly rise to the upper reaches of the European and American film and television industry and become a focal point.

Chen Yu touched the tip of his nose and said sadly that he would go to the set now, but thinking of Lin Yoona's previous behavior of gloating over misfortunes, Chen Yu asked to bring her into the set.

Emmanuel believed that Chen Yu's way of revenge was very ungentlemanly, and Lin Yoona, who was shortlisted for the 38th Blue Dragon Award for Best New Actress, had even tighter time for makeup and hair.

If Lin Yoona was dragged to the set by Chen Yu, it is estimated that the two of them would go straight from the set to Kyung Hee University to attend the red carpet ceremony. The traffic in Seoul's evening rush hour is terrible.

Although Emmanuel did not fully agree with Chen Yuti's suggestion, he still conveyed the matter to the crew very professionally and allowed them to consider and make their own decisions.

At present, the creative team of the production team only rushed out the main frame of the character played by Chen Yu last night. If Lin Yoona also intends to join, she can only make a guest appearance.

On the other hand, the production team hopes that Chen Yu and Lin Yoona will appear in the same frame and perform together.

If Netflix wants to test the Korean market with American dramas, it must find some young actors familiar to the Korean people.

Netflix did not invest in putting together an all-Korean drama series, mainly to declare its sovereignty:

After South Korea fully opened up its entertainment industry, the first requirement to enter the Korean market was authentic American dramas. The creation, production and main cast and crew must all come from the West.

In fact, China and Japan are also secretly paying attention to the structural changes or reshuffles in the Korean entertainment industry. These two neighbors are silently assessing the pros and cons.

China will definitely not allow European and American film and television capital to enter the Hong Kong, Macao and mainland markets, so the attitude of major studios towards Chen Yu has always been two-sided.

If Chen Yu joins the crew as an actor, major studios will 100% worship him as an ancestor. If Chen Yu wants to invest in film and television productions in the mainland, they will not welcome him.

Through Dilraba's studio, major studios spend money to support domestic or co-produced film and television projects. After all, this way the meat rots in the pot instead of being taken away by the old fish.

Chen Yu is one of the new players who has just been absorbed by established European and American capital, so it is impossible for major domestic companies to give him an opportunity to wave a check.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Yu, who was bored, and Lin Yoona, who looked unhappy, arrived at the set noisily.

Then I began to constantly adjust my body and mind to get into working condition and find the feeling of the role.

"Are all functional posts on site ready to be turned on at any time? The countdown is about to begin, so hurry up and act."

Sitting firmly in the director's chair behind the monitor, with a delicate blue and white porcelain teacup in his hand, Scully sounded a penetrating tenor.

Chen Yu and John, who were gesticulating in the waiting area, immediately went over the lines as quickly as possible after hearing this.

Lin Yoona, who acted as a temporary recorder, stuffed a piece of vanilla macaron into her mouth, then quickly picked up the punch board, turned around, and ran all the way to stand in front of the camera.

"Snapped!"

The beautiful civilian female second lieutenant with a strong bookish temperament led Chen Yu to the exquisite single sofa.

"Please take a short rest here, Sergeant Major. Mr. John will be back soon. What would you like to drink, coffee, juice, Coke or a glass of warm water?"

Chen Yu raised his head to meet the gentle gaze of the female second lieutenant and gently waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need this.

The female second lieutenant, who was holding reports, documents and atlases, then smiled warmly at Chen Yu and then bowed slightly to leave.

Maybe he was distracted by the clear and sweet chirping of birds outside the window.

Or maybe the pair of pure white patent leather high heels on my feet are not suitable.

The moment the female second lieutenant turned around, she suddenly lost her balance. While her lithe body fell towards the sofa, she also raised various printed matter more than ten centimeters thick between her hands into the air.

"Be careful. Do you have any sprains or sprains?" Chen Yu rubbed his chin and lowered his head to ask Alona Tal.

This young Israeli woman, who was born in 1983 and married in 2007, was constantly inhaling hissingly.

She endured the pain and told Chen Yu not to carry her to the sofa yet.

Because Alona is still not sure whether her left ankle and knee were sprained or even fractured together.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu immediately gently and slowly adjusted the posture of supporting her to make both of them more comfortable.

Alona leaned most of her body into Chen Yu's arms to reduce the load on her ankles and knees.

"The situation is not optimistic at the moment." The doctor with the team threw Alona's high heels to Chen Yu beside him, pointing to the ankle that was now highly red and swollen.

Chen Yu took the ice bucket and scissors from Lin Yuner.

"Be mentally prepared for the cold." The doctor instructed Chen Yu to wrap Alona's feet and soles with a thick towel.

Then the doctor sister slowly put it into the ice bucket.

During this process, Chen Yu's hands could clearly feel Alona's body shaking and shaking.

"I hope Ms. Alexandra, who is in charge of costume management, won't yell at me when she sees the replay of this scene."

Chen Yu held the scissors in his hand and cut the camouflage work pants on Alona's left leg from the knee down to the ankle.

The doctor stood up and told Chen Yu to hold Alona's shoulders tightly.

Then he began to examine the distal end of Alona's femur, the upper end of the tibia and the surrounding area of ​​the patella, and continued to gently squeeze and massage them.

"Although Alona's toes can move normally, I suspect her ligaments have been strained or even torn."

The doctor's sister Wanwan pursed her lips with broken hair on her temples and looked at Alona, ​​who was enduring the pain, and then glanced around Chen Yu and others.

"So Lin Yoona can make a temporary cameo in this role?"

Director Scully took the trouble with the team of doctors and producer Yandzejczyk to send the strong Alona to the hospital for an MRI examination.

As expected, this young woman had served in the Israel Defense Forces.

Even though his whole body was shaking with pain, he still clenched his teeth and did not moan.

"Now the camera position and landmarks have to be readjusted." What is suitable for Alona may not be suitable for Lin Yoona.

Chen Yu pointed to the paved track and the installed rocker arm.

"cheer!"

Chen Yu and John have repeated this sequence for the fifth time, while Yoona Lin's cameo has only been done once before.

Because this scene is the beginning of the series, Scully's requirements are particularly strict and there is no room for error.

Even a little bit picky.

John said that if he couldn't get the bottle of Leroy Mussigny from Scolli's cellar after the cameo ended.

He pledged to file a rights protection and complaint with the Screen Actors Guild.

After hearing this, Chen Yu tilted his head and curled his thin lips.

Although he didn't know much about red wine, the transaction price of the same bottle in his father's cellar ranged from US$270,000 to US$290,000.

It seems that Director Sculley's fee for inviting John to make a cameo was not cheap.

Of course this is only for those who like the cup.

Director Scully would just blink contemptuously if he only talked about money.

"do it again!"

In Korean winter, only the afternoon is a comfortable time.

The warm sun is in the sky, the breeze is refreshing, and the temperature is rising.

Unfortunately, Chen Yu, who is now at the Basura military base in Seoul's defense circle, doesn't think so.

Because he was on vacation, he was woken up by phone for no reason and then came to the administrative office building to report.

The crisp, cheerful and rhythmic chirping of birds and insects outside the window was no different from noise to Chen Yu's ears.

"Sit down, Sergeant Major. I'm sorry to disturb your sleep and invite you to this hellish place."

Although the middle-aged man in Chen Yu's sight looked tired, he was in excellent spirits.

The neat and simple casual suit makes his thin body look extremely tall and capable.

But the pair of brown work boots he wore on his feet were somewhat awkward.

"Would you like a drink? Please be casual, this room is pretty messy so there's no need to be cramped."

After the middle-aged man in front of him sat down, Chen Yu stood next to the gorgeous beige leather sofa.

Chen Yu folded his hands and pressed on his lower abdomen. His legs were slightly spread apart as wide as his shoulders. Although his eyes were confused, he was vaguely alert.

Moreover, the muscles throughout the body are always ready to explode.

The middle-aged man looked at Chen Yu quietly and then nodded slightly with great satisfaction.

"How about saving the cheesy introduction? You can call me John."

After speaking, the middle-aged man reached out to pick up the phone and gave Chen Yu a calm look.

"Can you please bring lunch over immediately? Our guests and I are both very hungry. Do you have anything you like, Sergeant Major?"

Obviously John was not surprised by Chen Yu's silent response.

He put down the microphone and complained about South Korea's many shortcomings and the troubles of the coalition forces.

Ten minutes later, Charlotte steak, Boston lobster, traditional Russian smoked fish and various tropical fruits arrived in the messy office living room.

"A hearty lunch, a gift from Congress." John clasped his hands and exaggeratedly chanted a hymn while his assistant helped Chen Yu pull out the beautiful and exquisite chair.

After John finished singing the praises of Congress, he very rudely picked up a piece of fried shrimp cake and took a big bite.

"I come from the notorious CIA, and Yunus next to me is a member of the Provisional Coalition Forces in Iraq."

Chen Yu just lowered his head and chewed slowly and silently.

Because the dishes on the table are difficult for him to see. As for John's almost soliloquy, Chen Yu didn't listen carefully at all.

The three people present except Chen Yu didn't mind his attitude.

John sips the sweet and sour juice like a top-quality red wine,

"Can I play a little funny sound?"

John's assistant elegantly placed the knife and fork on the left and right sides of the dinner plate.

Then he stood up neatly and walked slowly to the extremely messy writing desk.

Then he accurately pulled out a small player from the pile of various documents, albums and files.

During this process, Chen Yu still lowered his head and focused on the many delicacies in sight.

During this period, he did not show even a trace of curiosity or desire for discovery.

His face-less disrespectful behavior made the corners of the lips of John and Yunus, who were sitting opposite him, slightly upward at the same time, adding a faint smile.

"Sergeant, can you understand Polish?" John's assistant asked Chen Yu softly, leaning slightly sideways with a calm voice and a respectful attitude.

The knife and fork in Chen Yu's hand did not stop him from cutting and chewing in reply.

John's assistant was not angry at all and just stood quietly beside Chen Yu with a warm smile.

"I know a little bit about Polish. If there are no uncommon words in it, I think I can act as your translator."

Yunus, from the Provisional Agency of the Coalition Forces in Iraq, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and then pretended to straighten the non-existent tie on his chest.

After hearing this, John's assistant immediately presented the exquisite player with both hands.

"This thing is really compact." Yunus weighed the player without any brand logo.

"Then let's get started. Do you want to hear my bass, baritone or tenor?"

"Hey, John, please put away that obscene smile on your lips. I refuse to imitate a female voice. This is the bottom line."

[The Americans want to kick Poland into a deeper and worse mud pit. 】

[I don’t think Americans are trustworthy friends. 】

[The various aids provided by the Americans cannot be equated with our efforts in Iraq. 】

The voice coming from the player was very excited and extremely emotional and even had a hint of hatred.

Chen Yu, who always lowered his head to eat, judged that "he" should be a high-ranking person in his fifties.

[Polish troops stationed in Iraq are by no means lackeys of the Americans. 】

[The Joint Command Center has been holding the Polish troops by the throat. 】

[Less us unable to try what we want to do. 】

[Poland must now use the weapons and personnel it has to expand its influence on Iraq! 】

Chen Yu was eating steak while searching for the situation in Iraq stored in his brain.

It has to be said that the morale and quality of Poland's troops in Iraq are indeed third after the United States and Britain.

And this group of West Slavic soldiers really dared to fight.

The execution ability and tenacity of the Polish troops are far stronger than those of the huddled Italians and the lying Spaniards.

This is currently a unanimously recognized view within the coalition.

Even General Cornaziole, the top commander of Italian troops in Iraq, lacked confidence when facing Polish soldiers.

On the other hand, Colonel Perez Garcia, the top commander of the Spanish troops in Iraq, carried forward his shameless bachelor style to the end.

This guy is preparing a proposal to let Polish officers and soldiers come to his camp to be neighbors.

[We can engage with the Kurds who are entrenched in northeastern Iraq. 】

[The purpose of this is to make the children safer when they go out on patrol. 】

[It can also gradually achieve Poland’s national strategic intentions. 】

[If the blood of Polish boys is wasted in the desert, we will all become national sinners! 】

Chen Yu slowly swallowed the steak that was cut into delicate pieces.

Then I began to doubt the authenticity of these audio files.

After all, Chen Yu felt that everyone in a high position was cautious about their words and deeds.

Perhaps John knew some of the mind-reading skills in movies and TV shows. He motioned to his assistant to bring over two thick documents.

"Sergeant Major, you can continue to enjoy the food while listening to my next suggestions and prices."

The assistant filled Chen Yu's goblet with sweet and sour freshly squeezed juice and then sat back down quietly.

He did not stand behind the guests like a waiter. This behavior made Chen Yu very satisfied.

No one who often travels through mountains of corpses and seas of blood likes to have something breathing in the blind spot of their sight.

Of course, executioners like Chen Yu who usually go to restaurants, movie theaters or other public places will not delve too deeply into such details.

Although everyone is covered in blood, they still have emotions and desires after all.

"Sergeant, with all due respect your file is a complete mess."

"Even if you are promoted to the current level at an astonishing speed, you will enjoy a basic salary of three thousand dollars per month and more than ten allowances such as housing, medical care, and high-risk allowances."

"But it cannot cover up your suspicion of planning to rob civilians' property and your excessive use of force during the fighting."

"Murder unidentified militants who have completely lost the ability to resist, and torture prisoners of war."

"Insulting Iraqi interim government officials, racial discrimination, spitting and other bad records."

After John finished reciting the minor problems in Chen Yu's file, he rubbed his forehead, then raised his glass and took a sip of the sweet and sour freshly squeezed juice to calm his shock.

Yunus gave Chen Yu a thumbs up.

Chen Yu, however, was still slowly focusing on the various delicacies in front of him.

John's assistant was equally silent cutting the traditional Russian applewood smoked salmon on the dinner plate.

Here is a small connection between this series and "Berlin Information Station".

"Sergeant Major, according to the new situation I learned, it seems that your family is not stable and peaceful at the moment?"

"Your father's Chinese restaurant is short of funds for renovation."

"Your brother is facing expulsion from school, jail time, and nearly $110,000 in fines and compensation because he participated in an anti-war demonstration and injured a math teacher."

After speaking, John patted the file and sighed softly.

To be honest, he had a little sympathy for the sergeant major in front of him.

His younger brother openly called his elder brother executioner.

Chen Yu remained silent, but his chewing speed became slightly faster.

At the age of twenty-five, he was completely unable to understand his younger brother's heart, even though there was only a three-year age difference between them.

At the same time, Chen Yu didn't understand why his father insisted on running that shabby Chinese restaurant with no profit at all.

Chen Yu feels that since he joined the army at the age of eighteen, his family's life and relationship have become more and more broken.

But Chen Yu firmly believed that this was not caused by him, but because of his father's aging and his brother's immaturity.

"We can help you, Master Sergeant."

"But only if you pay a small price in return."

"The funding of the CIA and the Coalition Provisional Forces in Iraq has always been extremely generous to outstanding talents."

"Although there is no record in your file that you have served Bangkok Station and Seoul Station."

"But I think you wouldn't mind earning another sum to use to change the current predicament your family is facing."

John clasped his fingers lightly on the red-covered portfolio beside the dining table.

Chen Yu put down the knife and fork that he had been using all this time and turned his head to look at John, "What do I need to pay?"

The indifferent voice and flat tone seem to have nothing to do with discussing business.

When he was stationed in Thailand and South Korea, he only gave a little help to the CIA.

The former is driving goods from Bangkok to the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai.

The latter is a ten-day long-distance attack training for the operational units under the South Korean Intelligence Agency.

After wiping his mouth, Yunus picked up the cup and his expression became very serious and cautious, "It's probably life."

John put down his knife and fork and nodded slightly.

"So Sergeant Major, I hope you can think carefully before making a decision."

"Because once your fingers touch this file, it means that you will not be able to actively exit."

Because the mission was extremely dangerous, they did not want to force Chen Yu.

This has nothing to do with compassion.

They believe that if the executors are allowed to accept it passively, everything will get out of hand.

The afternoon sun outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is still warm.

The chirping of birds and insects in the grass among the trees is still cheerful.

Chen Yu slowly brought the goblet to his lips and took a sip of the sweet and sour juice.

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