Bruce Lee's popularity, except for Du Yongxiao, no one expected.

This kind of red is a kind of worship of the strong and an obsession with Chinese kung fu.

Especially in this era of liberal democracy, people's psychological need for the strong is at its peak.

Now whether it is where Bruce Lee lives, where he works, or where he appears, there is a large group of "dragon fans" surrounding him-——

Hold up his poster.

Ask for his signature.

Heart-rending shouting of his name.

This kind of treatment is only available to those Hollywood superstars.

Bruce Lee's birth made Time Magazine, the most authoritative magazine in the United States and even in the world, have to temporarily change its decision and replace the cover of the current issue with "Bruce Lee".

The big headline is - Rise of the Dragon.

On the cover, Bruce Lee is shirtless, playing nunchucks, and his eyes are empty!

You must know that since the inception of Time magazine, the cover of each issue of Time magazine has been the most well-known figures in the world, such as Roosevelt in politics, Churchill, Elvis Presley in music, Ali in sports, and so on.

There are also a few people in the film industry who have been featured in Time magazine, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Pike, and Marlon Brando.

But so far, no Chinese has ever appeared on this cover in terms of movies.

Bruce Lee was the first, and he made history.

But for Bruce Lee, he feels that he deserves to be on the cover of the magazine, and he thinks that there is one person who is more qualified to be on the cover instead of him, and he is Du Yongxiao.

However, Bruce Lee also knows that Du Yongxiao has always liked to keep a low profile, and even if he really has this kind of opportunity, he will refuse.

In any case, after Bruce Lee became the cover character of "Time Magazine", he directly became famous around the world, and almost everyone knew that there was a Chinese superstar named Bruce Lee in Hollywood.

And Bruce Lee took this opportunity to start promoting Chinese culture, especially Chinese kung fu culture, so that the world knows that "we Chinese are not the sick men of East Asia", on the contrary, our 5,000-year-old culture is worth learning from all mankind.

With Bruce Lee's popularity, his evaluation in Hollywood has also begun to polarize.

Some discriminatory media commented: "This is an arrogant guy! ”

"His words and deeds are full of conceit, as if everything has become small in his eyes."

"I don't like Bruce Lee, he makes me feel arrogant and rude!"

Other media commented: "He coined the term kung fu, and he walked a path that Hollywood has never taken!" Relying on real kung fu, he dominates the film industry. ”

"I like Bruce Lee, his shrill whistling, dazzling nunchucks, and even more his philosophical martial arts concepts!"

"He's an action actor, a kung fu star, the founder of Jeet Kune Do, and a philosopher!"

Under the attention of the media, Bruce Lee, who had just become popular, began to shoot his first Hollywood movie -—— "Enter the Dragon" according to Du Yongxiao's arrangement.

The director, actor Du Yongxiao has already been arranged, and the filming funds have been in place, and now Bruce Lee has to go step by step and shoot well.

For the American media, this is another new topic, what is the cast of Bruce Lee's play, how is the filming progress, and can the box office surpass the previous work after its release?

Is Bruce Lee a flash in the pan, or does he really have great strength, and a play is better than a play?

With all kinds of questions, these media waited day and night in the crew of "Enter the Dragon", hoping to find answers here.

Bruce Lee and others have become accustomed to this kind of scene of being watched by the media, but Sammo Hung , Jackie Chan, Lin Zhengying and others who can come to Hollywood from Hong Kong were startled by the scene in front of them.

They are all small people, small actors, where have they ever seen such a big scene, so that under many spotlights, they are always distracted when filming.

The ghost director was furious about this and reprimanded them for being disrespectful.

Bruce Lee understood them very well and took the initiative to find them during the break in the venue and encourage them to cheer up.

"Everyone is Chinese, we must help each other! If you are willing to come from Hong Kong to film, you are helping me! I will remember you for the rest of my life! As for now, you just need to put your mind on the table, ignore those ghosts, and remember, although this is Hollywood, the future is our world! ”

Bruce Lee looked unruly.

"Because even if Hollywood has more directors and actors, it can't shoot kung fu movies! Kung fu movies are the best only made by us Chinese! And you are the best kung fu superstars of the future! ”

Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan were dumbfounded.

"What do you mean? Are you saying that we could become big stars like you in the future? ”

"Of course."

"No, I'm so fat."

"I have such a big nose and I'm not handsome."

Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan looked unconfident.

Lin Zhengying didn't speak, he wasn't even as good as the two of them.

Bruce Lee laughed, reached out and patted Sammo Hung on the shoulder: "Trust me, I'm optimistic about you!" ”

Bruce Lee's words made the three of them excited.

It was also at this moment that the three of them made up their minds that they would always become superstars like Bruce Lee.

……

Regarding Bruce Lee's popularity, Du Yongxiao was not surprised at all.

Now Bruce Lee went to the best hospital in Los Angeles for a physical examination according to his arrangement.

The physical examination report showed that he had cerebral edema in the brain, but it didn't matter, because it was detected early, as long as he took medicine on time, there was no big problem.

Of course, the doctor also said that this disease is relatively secretive, and if it is not discovered, the consequences are unimaginable, and many patients die suddenly because they are not found in time.

"What do you mean, if it weren't for Du Yongxiao's kind reminder, I might have died suddenly?"

Bruce Lee was horrified.

He didn't expect to be really sick.

At this moment, he simply worships Du Yongxiao as a ghost.

Even Bruce Lee's wife Linda was grateful to Du Yongxiao, grabbed Du Yongxiao's hand and said that if Bruce Lee's condition hadn't been discovered in time, he would have lost him.

He also said that Du Yongxiao was their family's life-saving benefactor and Bruce Lee's life-saving benefactor.

In this regard, Du Yongxiao just smiled faintly and told Bruce Lee not to think so much, just take care of your body and help the company film.

In this regard, of course, Bruce Lee will go all out, not only for himself, but also to repay Du Yongxiao for his kindness and life-saving grace.

He's Bruce Lee,

He's a warrior,

The most exquisite——

The grace of dripping water is reciprocated by a spring!

……

Although Bruce Lee is in charge of Fox Films, the drama "Enter the Dragon" is also in full swing.

Not surprisingly, the box office of this drama will surpass "Raptors Across the River", pushing Bruce Lee and Chinese kung fu to another peak.

At that time, Du Yongxiao is ready to build Sammo Hung , Jackie Chan and others into successful husband superstars, running on both sides of Hong Kong Golden Harvest and Hollywood Fox, so that Chinese stars can have a place in Hollywood.

But Du Yongxiao also knows that Hollywood is white Hollywood after all, and Chinese actors like Bruce Lee alone will obviously not go far, so he must find a few more excellent white actors, preferably those who can dominate Hollywood in the future.

Immediately, two characters appeared in Du Yongxiao's mind, one was Stallone and the other was Schwarzenegger.

……

As Hollywood action stars and tough guy representatives, Stallone and Schwarzenegger are on par with each other, and are even called "Hollywood duo".

According to the historical trajectory, Stallone began to enter the showbiz in 1970.

It's a pity that this kid is too unlucky, because he is too short and not handsome, there has been no serious film company looking for him to film, but some unserious companies have found him to shoot a movie that he will regret for the rest of his life - "Dumas".

In fact, Stallone was only 23 years old at the time, and he was waiting for a career breakthrough in the slums of New York, working several jobs such as movie ticket collectors during the day, and only had time to make films at night, and his salary was only $200.

Later, in 1976, Stallone became famous with his self-written and directed boxing director "Rocky". He plays an Italian immigrant in the film, his name is "Rocky-Stallion", he likes boxing, but he is not favored, and finally succeeds in counterattacking and achieving the American dream.

After the filmmaker of the unserious company saw Stallone becoming popular, he directly took out the movie that Stallone had shot before, and in order to attract the attention of customers, he directly used Stallone's nickname "Italian Stallion" in this play as the title.

It is understood that in order to prevent the film from being released in the United States, Stallone tried to buy the copyright of the film, but unfortunately in the end he failed to prevent many viewers from seeing him as a "light pig".

……

"Believe me, this script will definitely be popular!"

In Hollywood, in the office of a small film company, Stallone, who is young and vigorous, and wants to become a screenwriter, personally hands the freshly created script to the white fat boss.

The fat boss was stuck in the chair, like a mountain of meat, and when he spoke, the flesh on the two cheeks shook vigorously: "Damn, this is the first time?" I said, I don't want you trash! ”

The fat boss didn't even read it, and directly threw Stallone's script on the table, and then said to Stallone seriously: "Boy, you should see your strength clearly, you are not the material for being a screenwriter at all, yes, how many of those stupid scripts you wrote were successful?" ”

Stallone was just about to open his mouth to explain, but the fat boss scolded: "Don't say anything else, last time you fooled me and asked me to invest in the "Wild Boy" you wrote, in the end, you are too addicted to drama, but I lost a lot of money!" God, why should I trust you then? ”

"No, boss, it's those audiences who don't understand the connotation of this play! My expression is—"

"You're a fart!" The fat boss scolded, "Filming is for people to see, not for you to express any bullshit!" God, I was so stupid to be fooled by you! The fat boss knocked on the door of his head with a look of regret.

"But not anymore! Yes, I am sober and will no longer be deceived by you! You pack up your bullshit script now and get out of here! Immediately, immediately! ”

The fat boss pointed to the door and yelled at Stallone.

Stallone had no choice but to pack up his script, put it in a file bag, and then turned around and left.

As he reached the door, he suddenly turned around again.

The fat boss glared at him: "What else are you going to do?" ”

"Anyway, I still want to thank you! Thank you for investing in me! Stallone said, bowing ninety degrees to the fat boss.

Although he lost that play, he was willing to be fierce.

The fat boss waved his hand impatiently: "Get out!" ”

……

Stallone walked down the streets of Los Angeles in frustration, reminiscing about the past.

In 1969, Stallone returned to the United States and entered the University of Miami to study theater.

But then, Stallone dropped out of the University of Miami by three points and came to New York. At the suggestion of his astrologer's mother, Stallone began to write the script.

Before his first payment, Stallone lived from odd jobs like cleaning lion cages at zoos, delivering pizzas, helping others fish, tending bookstalls at bookstores and ushering in movie theaters.

At the same time as he was writing, Stallone also began to try to find some temporary small roles in the theaters on Broadway.

But even so, he still couldn't make ends meet, and in desperation, he played the role for the first time with a salary of $200.

When he arrived on the set, he realized that his role was the kind of "dance ~ man". But he has already taken other people's money, and the other party has arranged for a muscular man to take care of him, and he has to go on the scalp.

After filming this scene, Stallone vomited all night, and he felt that his acting career was over.

In 1971, Stallone took a turn for the better, playing a robber with no lines in Woody Allen's "Banana" and a discotheque dancer in "Willow Lane."

In the same year, Stallone auditioned for the movie "The Godfather", but did not win any roles.

And then this year, Stallone relied on his three-inch tongue to fool the boss of the film company just now into investing in his script "Wild Boy".

The play was officially released last month, and it was released for three days, with a total box office of $38.

The fat boss loses everything.

Sylvester Stallone was also scolded bloody.

"Maybe my mother was wrong, I'm not acting material!" Stallone shook his head in annoyance, and his belief in being a star and a screenwriter began to waver.

"It's better to find a formal job, Hollywood doesn't belong to me, it's just a dream." Sylvester Stallone was shocked and became unconfident.

That's when —

He looked up and saw a poster in the movie theater in front of him-——

The poster is Bruce Lee's.

Although Bruce Lee's "Raptors Across the River" has been drawn in theaters across the United States, his movie posters are still posted on movie theater billboards to prove how good he is.

Stallone looked at the poster enviously.

He also watched this play.

It's really great!

Whether it is the storyline or the fierce fights, it is extremely exciting.

Stallone has never been so enthusiastic, he feels that the protagonist is himself, he is the protagonist, constantly defeating opponents, constantly winning, that sense of pleasure, sense of achievement, can only be found in dreams.

In particular, Stallone admired Bruce Lee's fist and foot kung fu, so he also deliberately spent five dollars to buy a nunchuck.

Stallone walked up to the poster and stared at the poster for a long time, to be precise, at Bruce Lee for a long time.

A Chinese can gain a foothold in Hollywood and become a superstar, why can't he?

At this time, Bruce Lee on the poster seemed to move.

Bruce Lee walked out of the poster, came to him, rubbed his nose and said, "You can, don't give up!" Ada! ”

Bruce Lee struck a fighting stance.

"Yes, I'm going to fight!" Stallone wrote Bruce Lee in a pose.

The people around are not surprised, there are too many such people during this time, and they are imitating Bruce Lee.

How do they know—

At this moment—

Another superstar is about to be born!

(End of chapter)