After Zhang Yifei and the crew members of "Rush Hour 2" greeted each other, they sat down on the sofa.

"Yifei, I came this time mainly to cheer you on, now you are the strongest driver in Asia, the only F1 champion, and you have won glory for us Chinese!"

Cheng Long did not hesitate to praise Zhang Yifei, because he once filmed a racing movie called "Thunderbolt", and he knows how difficult it is to be a real professional racing car, let alone the world's top formula car.

As a Chinese, Zhang Yifei broke the domination of Europe and the United States over racing, and became the most dazzling and hottest racing newcomer this year, which is definitely a thing worthy of the pride of all Chinese!

"Brother Cheng Long, you are too polite, I am just a newcomer who has just started."

Zhang Yifei is really not thin to be honest, and he is unambiguous when he should brag about himself.

It's just that he still feels a little embarrassed to brag about such a kung fu superstar in his childhood memories.

This feeling is similar to seeing Schumacher for the first time on the track, and subconsciously bringing an idol halo to the other party.

"Haha, Yifei, you are modest, but it doesn't match the image in the media report."

Cheng Long laughed unabashedly, his personality seemed very bold, and he felt like chatting with the big brother next door, without the slightest barrier.

The reason why some people can succeed is not without reason, otherwise, with Cheng Long's external conditions, he will be stronger than "crooked melons and cracked dates" in the film and television industry, and he has a very ordinary public image.

But he is bold and righteous, and he has a group of Cheng family brothers who are willing to follow him, and they made a name for themselves on Hong Kong Island as a martial artist, creating a new genre of kung fu comedy.

Later, he mixed Hollywood with enough emotional intelligence, and he could mingle with European and American action bigwigs such as Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Statham, etc.

Even when he won the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award, a world-class director and actor in the audience cheered for him and recognized his status in the film industry.

Many times it is really character that determines fate, Cheng Long may have stains in his private life, but he is very accurate in controlling the general direction of others, and his ability in his own work is also very prominent, and he can finally create a kung fu era of his own.

"Yifei, in addition to watching you compete this time, I actually have another idea, which is to invite you to make a cameo appearance in my new movie, I don't know if you are interested."

Movie cameos?

This invitation surprised Zhang Yifei, to be honest, he has no idea of developing in the film and television industry at present.

Drivers don't even need women anymore, and there is still time to make movies?

However, he has no idea of developing in the film and television industry, but Zhang Yifei is really interested in being able to play soy sauce in the movie.

Because if nothing else, the new movie Cheng Long said should be "Rush Hour 2" to be released next year.

The film became a global hit, establishing Cheng Long's status as a Hollywood kung fu superstar, stepping into the ranks of A-level actors with a salary of 20 million US dollars, and having the qualifications to participate in the sales share.

Zhang Yifei has seen this movie in his previous life, and he is still very impressed, and it is really amazing to be able to participate in it in another world.

It's just that Zhang Yifei's reason told him that this kind of cameo to play may conflict with his professional events, and even affect his professional training.

Just like many athletes in later generations who go to some variety shows and are criticized for not doing their jobs, drivers are not qualified to indulge themselves until they reach the absolute peak.

At the same time, Zhang Yifei understands more that all his popularity and support are based on victory. Once you fall and become a loser, not to mention that foreign countries will ridicule you, and even at this point in time, China will not understand, Liu Xiang is the best example from the past.

So don't look at yourself as if the scenery is infinite, walking in the direction of a new star in the car world, in fact, behind Zhang Yifei is an abyss. How high you can praise him now, how bad you may fall in the future!

Results are the eternal foundation of a driver.

"Brother Cheng Long, thank you for the invitation, but I am a professional driver now, and the season is not over yet, so it may not be very convenient."

With Cheng Long's emotional intelligence, he must be able to hear Zhang Yifei's refusal, he didn't persuade, but replied with a smile: "That's because I didn't think about it, if I have the opportunity in the future, I will be the director to make a racing movie, and you will be the starring actor." ”

"Okay, it's a deal."

Zhang Yifei's EQ is not low, so let's go on, if there is really this opportunity in the future, then co-produce a "Initial D" with Cheng Long.

It's interesting to grab the leading role of Jay Chou......

The next thing is a relaxed chat, the black Chris Tucker is very good at enlivening the atmosphere, and there is another big man here, Zhang Yifei is actually very curious about them film and television superstars.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Yifei and Cheng Long stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the VIP room, where they could see the situation in the pit station and the fanatical American spectators in the distant stands.

"Yifei, I've read media reports in recent days, and the mainstream public opinion doesn't seem to be so friendly to you. That's why I hope you can make a cameo appearance in the movie so that more Americans can know about you. ”

At the beginning, Hong Kong Island Guo Fucheng did not fool Zhang Yifei, Cheng Long has always been paying attention to him, after all, this is the only world-class driver in the Chinese car world. And Cheng Long is indeed a car fan and car enthusiast, and it is not too much to call him a fan of Zhang Yifei.

Cheng Long naturally saw the public opinion of the American media, and he tried to ease the relationship between Zhang Yifei and the mainstream people in the United States.

With his identity and ability, the best way to ease the situation is naturally to make a cameo in the movie to create a more pleasing image for Americans. Just like the Hollywood movies of later generations, no matter what the plot is, the concept of stuffing a Chinese star into the box office and pleasing the Chinese audience is the same.

It is not surprising that Cheng Long has this kind of idea, and many early overseas Chinese have similar ideas. I always feel that I have offended the mainstream people in Europe and the United States, as if I have caused a lot of trouble and can't go on, thinking of ways to ease the relationship, and even apologize and admit my mistakes.

In fact, they are not to blame, the lack of confidence is related to the strength of the country. In the Taiwan Strait crisis in '96 and the embassy incident in '99, the country had to swallow its anger, and it was normal for individuals to be unable to escape the limitations of their thinking.

It's just that Zhang Yifei doesn't have the thinking of this era, after all, China has just faced the US imperialists in later generations, and he naturally can't be a soft egg.

So he smiled and replied, "Brother Long, I appreciate your kindness, but I really don't need to deliberately ease the relationship. ”

"Even I can assure you that in the near future, many European and American audiences who are not friendly to me today will chant my name in the future, and this has been achieved step by step."

Cheng Long didn't speak after listening to it, Zhang Yifei's answer is in line with the tough image reported by the media, he is always so confident, and it is not the evaluation of the outside world at all.

This kind of self-confidence is a good thing, at least it is better than having low self-esteem.

It was at this time that there was a knock on the door of the VIP room, and after the door opened, Junko Takeda stood outside.

"Yifei-kun, the practice match is about to be prepared before the game."

"I see."

Zhang Yifei nodded, then looked at Cheng Long and said, "Brother Long, I'm going back to the team to prepare for the race." ”

"Go ahead, if you have time after the game, you can go to my house and sit down."

After saying this, Cheng Long took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Yifei.

"This is my phone number and address in the United States, I can contact me at any time if there is anything, come on for the competition, and get another championship for China!"

"I will, thank you, Brother Long."

After Zhang Yifei said this, he waved goodbye to the crew members of "Rush Hour 2", and then left the VIP viewing room.

In the corridor, Junko Takeda said a little hesitantly, "Yifei-kun, can I ask you a little favor?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Yifei was surprised, Junko Takeda still needs to tell herself this?

"What's the busy, you say."

"If you see Cheng Long next time, can you ask him for an autograph for me?"

When Junko Takeda said this, stars could appear in her eyes, exactly the same as the expressions of those star-chasing girls in later generations.

At this point in time, Cheng Long's influence in the world may not have reached its peak, but his influence in Asia is unparalleled. Even if it is Japan, he is also an emperor-level superstar-level figure, with countless die-hard fans and fans, and even Japanese actresses are crazy about him.

And Cheng Long can be regarded as a star in the Chinese film and television industry, a rare foreign star who is more popular than at home. At the peak of Weibo, there were only 30 million followers, but Facebook had more than 60 million followers.

The problem is not zombie fans, there are hundreds of thousands of likes at every turn, I love you who leave a message below, I am your iron fan, you are the greatest superstar, etc., which are even more exaggerated than Chinese brain-dead fans, and it is simply a top-level traffic scene.

If it weren't for Junko Takeda, who has always been calm and introverted, to make this state of chasing stars, Zhang Yifei would have really forgotten the crazy scenes of foreigners.

"No problem."

“YSE！ That's great! ”

Hearing Zhang Yifei's agreement, Junko Takeda jumped up excitedly, but this scene made Zhang Yifei a little crying and laughing.

Back at the pit stop, the crew members had already started to warm up the fluid and tyre temperatures.

The F1 engine is extremely sensitive to temperature, and it is easy to damage the engine if it starts cold. So before the ignition, the technicians turn on the heater and let the oil temperature reach 60°C, which is the optimal temperature for ignition.

Zhang Yifei glanced at it and was about to go to the lounge to change into a full suit of racing, but at the moment the pit was broadcasting TV interviews with several drivers.

He happened to hear Villeneuve's arrogant response to reporters: "The Chinese kid is not my opponent, I will prove to my supporters and the American audience who is the real king of this track!" ”