Chapter 544: She’s Still Here, How Wonderful
Unconsciously, she had been in America for more than two months. From the end of September when she had come here, a long time had already passed. With the arrival of December, the weather had also gotten colder. Yu Linna was also a little lacking in strength during the filming, and had also encountered a lot of trouble in the process. Fortunately, she had still overcome it smoothly, and was now working hard to film it well. This was her first work in Hollywood. She didn’t want to fail. No matter what, she had to succeed.
Filming a horror film was just her beginning. In the future, she wanted to try more genres, and would definitely not be limited to horror films. And with her efforts, the filming progress had also smoothly persevered.
During this period of time she had been in America, China seemed to have gotten used to her not being in this place. But the news about her had never been interrupted.
After going through many twists and turns, the movie Beast Game, for which Yu Linna was the screenwriter, had landed in theaters. In the case of the early promotion and the cast not being favored, it had strongly won the top spot on the word-of-mouth list. And on the opening weekend, it had plundered most of the box office, reaching a gratifying 500 million, and it would surely rise in the future. In other words, the final box office might exceed 1 billion. If that were the case, then this movie would be Yu Linna’s highest record on the domestic movie box office list.
Beast Game was adapted from an IP from Japan. Because there had been no successful examples of remaking a Japanese IP before, many people did not have much confidence. Who would have thought that Yu Linna would actually use her own hard strength to prove that as long as it was in her hands, nothing was impossible? And this film also had a score of 7.8 on the Douzi website, and had also added a lot of things that the original work did not have. This was also the most successful example of a localized IP so far.
Although later, when she was interviewed, and in all kinds of talk shows, Yu Linna was not seen, but the director had still talked about her.
“She is a very dedicated person, and also a very hardworking screenwriter.”
The director said.
“Don’t look at her as if she is also quite small, and looks very easy to bully. Actually, she is quite strong on the set. As long as it is for the work, she can be very stubborn. We know very well how difficult it is to localize an IP, but she very seriously told me that she could do it. Her script has also been revised many times. When we were working, we often discussed how to change this part of the plot, or to perfect it. Even for a scene with a passerby, she would try her best to have me film it a little better. In the beginning, I felt that it might not be possible, but she always told me that it could be done. And this person, Shion-sensei, is very hardworking. During the filming, I have never seen her rest. She is always studying the shortcomings of the script. She is really a very dedicated person. I sincerely respect her.”
Affected by the movie, Yu Linna was once again sent to the center of public opinion.
Just as people had said, no matter how much she was flamed, no matter what kind of obstacles she encountered, she could always shine in other places. You can blacklist her person, but you cannot stop her works from being liked by people.
At this moment, Yu Linna’s black fans had no choice but to shut up. In the face of achievements, it was really hard to find a suitable excuse.
Regarding the discussion of whether Yu Linna’s ban was reasonable, at this moment, it was also pushed to a peak. At the same time, other things had happened in this one month, and that was that Nangong Ying, who had been banned for a full year, had finally had her ban lifted and had returned to the entertainment industry.
When the news media had captured her entering and leaving Chenghe, they had finally announced to the outside world that the action star, Nangong Ying, had officially returned to the entertainment industry. But this matter had brought not just joy, but endless quarrels.
Before she had returned to the entertainment industry, she had filmed two films in Hong Kong, one of which had been released in October and had a box office of over one billion. At that time, it had attracted enough attention. And now she had returned to Chenghe, undoubtedly to complete the remaining two movie contracts with Chenghe.
She had quickly appeared in the crew, and had started the filming work with the original crew of Blue Pupil. According to Chenghe’s thoughts, these two movies would be filmed at once. The script had been written long ago, just waiting for Nangong Ying. They knew very well that it was impossible to renew the contract with Nangong Ying, so they planned to fulfill the contract with her as soon as possible and be free. Nangong Ying also thought so, so she was also very serious when filming. Because she did not want to film any more movies for Chenghe at all.
Qin Qingyu, the successor to Nangong Ying that Chenghe had carefully cultivated, was not just a little bit worse than Nangong Ying in terms of box office results. After her previous movie had flopped at the box office, the Undercover Cop she had starred in this month had also not received a very high income, only getting a box office of 60.53 million. For a movie with an investment of 40 million, it was clearly a loss.
This also proved that there was only one Nangong Ying, and it was impossible to replicate another.
And this month, the movie Player No. 1, directed by Ye Zhiyun, was scheduled for the Spring Festival, and the screenwriter was still Wen Yajun.
After experiencing the dual profitability of the movie and the TV series, Ye Zhiyun had once again returned to the film market, preparing to conquer the film market. And her work was also highly anticipated.
But the topic that could not be avoided no matter how you went around it was still Yu Linna. Where was she now?
Many people wanted to know where she was. Although they had seen her interview in England before, no matter how the media had dug, they had not been able to dig her up in the country, until Yu Linna had appeared on an American media’s talk show…
Yu Linna’s work, Demon Child, had achieved a gratifying box office of 30.32 million US dollars in the American market. Although she would not get a box office share, her fame had also taken off with this. The American media had invited her to record an issue of a talk show, and had only invited her, because she was now filming in America.
“Hello, Linna. Welcome to Superstar.”
“Hello everyone, I’m Linna.”
In the TV show, Yu Linna was sitting on the scene, smiling and accepting the interview of the young lady host. The young lady host had also put up a projection of Yu Linna on the big screen, as well as a collection of her works.
“It’s really hard to imagine. You look very young, but you are already very famous in America. Not only that, but I also hear that you are filming a movie in Hollywood. Is this true? Is the script still written by you?”
“Yes, I’m already filming. I’m also the screenwriter. It’s a horror film. It’s currently being filmed at Lionsgate. As for the movie, it should be able to meet the audience soon. Please look forward to it.”
“I’m super looking forward to it! Linna, are you used to being in Hollywood? I’ve interviewed many Chinese stars like you who have come to Hollywood before. It’s not an exaggeration to say that many of them know kung fu, and many of them are action stars. I think you should be very familiar with these people. You can be said to be one of the few who have entered Hollywood as a screenwriter, as a literary person.”
“That’s not wrong. But I’m still used to it. There’s no problem with the food or the climate. Although it’s my first time in America, I like this country very much. I really hope that my work can be liked by more people.”
In the TV show, Yu Linna had accepted the interview very naturally. Every sentence was spoken with ease, not at all nervous. This show was also to increase her exposure among the Americans, and at the same time to increase her popularity. Although she had made a name for herself in Hollywood with an English film, her ability had also been recognized, and even more so, she had been recognized by Hollywood. The fact that she was now hired as a screenwriter in Hollywood was the best proof.
On the Chinese internet, regarding this issue of the talk show, many opinions were expressed.
“Shion-sensei is awesome! Bringing glory to the Chinese!”
“Look! A person with ability never cares what others say. She will only prove herself with her strength. You haters, just flame on. My Shion-sensei is still an unshakeable mountain. In the current entertainment industry, how many can represent their own country and go to Hollywood? For her to be able to get Hollywood’s recognition shows that this is her strength. You see for yourself, in these few years, how many have been able to go to Hollywood to film? And those who have gone are all just playing soy sauce! Shion-sensei is a screenwriter, a main screenwriter! Are you convinced or not!”
“Hehe, didn’t she just go to America? What’s so great about that? The domestic film development is so good. To not stay in China and to run off to America, a Western-worshipping dog. Not at all patriotic. Just wait. I won’t go and see this movie when it’s released!”
“I’m finding Yu Linna more and more disgusting. She is originally an American, yet a bunch of stupid fans are still crazily washing the ground for her. What does it have to do with you that she is filming in her own home?”
There were praises and flames online. There were all kinds of remarks.
But in any case, Yu Linna had after all returned to the mainstream public opinion. Not to mention whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, her heat had gone up.
Unlike the polarized debate among the domestic netizens, the comments of the foreign netizens on Yu Linna were all praises, saying that her movie was very good to watch, and they hoped for a second part. Especially after this movie had been released in Japanese and South Korean cinemas, the Japanese netizens were even more excited. They had publicly stated on Twitter that they hoped Yu Linna would return to Japan to film the second season of The Big Sister Head is a Teacher, which had not yet started filming. It would be even better if she could write a movie script. And after watching this movie, South Korea had also started to pay attention to this person, Yu Linna. In other words, Yu Linna had begun to slowly open up the South Korean market.
…
This day, after Catherine had gotten off work, her phone had rung. A look showed that it was Patricia who was calling. She had answered.
“Patricia, how was the investigation?”
“First of all, Kate, the person you asked me to investigate, I know her. I’ve already said this before. But I’ve investigated the matter from seventeen years ago that you mentioned. I didn’t find anything unusual. According to what you said, your daughter had gone missing at that time. I’ve used my connections and resources, but I haven’t found anything strange. But there is one point that I am very concerned about.”
“What is it?”
“When your daughter was issued a death certificate, you were present, right? And the police also gave you a certificate report?”
“Yes, I still have the things.”
“Then I’m strange. Did they really do a DNA test? Did they give you a report? I’ve always been very strange.”
“They did give it… I have the things.”
“But this is also very strange. According to your statement, the police had unilaterally issued a certificate to you, right? They didn’t even ask you to go and see the scene. Are you sure that was your daughter’s bones? Have you seen them?”
“…This…”
With her reminder, it seemed that that was indeed the case. But it was a matter from more than ten years ago after all. To pursue it, it would indeed take a lot of time.
“Kate, although I’m saying this, I also have no evidence, because I’m also just more concerned about this place. I will continue to investigate, but you’ve asked me if that person named Yu Linna has any relationship with your deceased daughter. To be honest, I have no evidence to prove a direct relationship. Because you just said that she looks very much like you, is about the same age, and has the same name. As for the Chinese side, it’s still quite troublesome to investigate directly. The information I have on hand is very little. But according to the information, although she is an orphan, it shows here that she was born in China, which is obviously different from your daughter, right?”
Catherine rubbed her temples. Her headache had come back again. According to her good friend’s statement, that was indeed the case. First of all, this person named Yu Linna, her age did not match her daughter’s. But Catherine also could not guarantee that the other party might be lying. But there was another problem. The information showed that Yu Linna was born in China, but her daughter was born in America. She remembered it very clearly.
There were a lot of problems, which made Catherine’s headache even worse.
“Patricia, please continue to help me investigate. There are also many questions in this.”
“Mmm, I will continue to investigate. I’ll come to America in a while. It’s been many years since I’ve seen you. By the way, I’ll also talk to you in person. By the way, your daughter Yueyue is also coming back, right? At that time, I also want to see her. It’s also been many years since I’ve seen her.”
“Okay.”
Hanging up the phone, Catherine prepared to go home first. She still had to slowly investigate this matter. After all, she had no evidence. Although it was very likely that she had made a mistake, even if there was only a 0.0001% chance, just a glimmer of hope, she still wanted to find out. She was really too concerned.
At this time, her daughter, Yu Xiayue, had sent her a message. She had said that she had finished filming in China and would be returning to America soon, and had told her to prepare a big meal to wait for her to come back. After Catherine had finished reading the message, she had smiled. This daughter, she was still the same after being so big. But…
She’s still here. How wonderful.
