"Great! Go for it! Go for it! Let's go together!" High Light clenched his fists, eyes filled with confidence. The next day, at the "I Want to Become a God" film and television studio site in Central Park, New York. The first season of "The Money Empire: The Chaotic Blossom" was being filmed with great intensity. Various sets were erected within the soundstage, featuring the three female leads—Dai Mengna, Dong Jiao, and Yu Di—performing in unison, while our High Light, as the male lead, made a dazzling debut. In this production, High Light delivered high-difficulty physical actions, all performed with genuine skill.
High-lighted martial arts have fully absorbed the monastic techniques of our Chinese tradition, while also deeply studying Japanese jujitsu, Korean taekwondo, American karate, and Thai muay thai. In absorbing martial arts from around the world, Gao Liang has established his own distinct style—the "I Desire to Become a God" martial arts. Under the guidance of the bearded director, who leads a dedicated film team, every movement in the movie is meticulously captured, employing multi-angle shots. For action films to capture and hold audience attention, two key elements are essential: first, strong acting performances by the actors; second, professional direction and cinematography that grasp each scene from a highly technical perspective.
Through persistent efforts by multiple parties, the male lead portrayed by Gao Liang perfectly embodies the "chaotic era of the money empire"—a reference to countries like the United States that control the global economic lifelines. In such a nation, commercial competition is fierce and brutal, akin to war. Concepts such as "financial warfare" and "financial diplomacy" are all driven by the pursuit of maximizing economic benefits, with human relationships fundamentally rooted in financial ties.
A star! To become a world-famous blossom that captivates audiences everywhere. This outstanding film is, in essence, a reflection of the director's personal aspirations. Three stunning female talents—Dai Mengna, Dong Jiao, and Yu Di—have joined forces, making a strong and eye-catching impact. Particularly, Dai Mengna, the beloved public figure and top-rated star in the United States, triggered significant buzz upon joining Gao Liang's "I Want to Become a God" film production group. Dong Jiao and Yu Di form a striking sister duo, exceptionally photogenic, whose outstanding performance in Gao Liang's film *Dreams Broken at the Red Chamber*, showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in France, has left a lasting impression on audiences. Though not as internationally recognized as Hollywood's top-tier stars, these actresses are strong, capable performers who, under Gao Liang's guidance, focus on internal development and continuously refine their core competencies.
As it's an action film, there are inevitably numerous fight sequences. Under Huang Guang's guidance, the two female stars further learn authentic Shaolin martial arts, combining performance with training. Though they feel extremely tired by the end of each day, they are deeply satisfied when they watch back the video clips of their performances in the evening. "Great! Great! Great!" a seasoned American film expert hired by Huang Guang repeatedly praises, raising his thumb in admiration of his two celebrity wives: "Chinese women! Outstanding! Truly remarkable!" As for Daina? Huang Guang has given her a precise role. She will leverage the significant influence of her status as a brand ambassador for EA Sports' "Need for Speed" game, portraying a virtual game heroine within the film. When Huang Guang feels fatigued from his commercial endeavors, he relaxes by playing "Need for Speed," and in the process, he gradually finds himself transported into the world of the game, meeting this virtual game heroine.
A cross-cultural romance blossomed. A blend of love, gaming, fantasy, and other fresh elements brought new dimensions to the film. The scenes were shot at the location used for the second season of "The Girl Lost in New York." Luc Bel in a bandage wrapped around his head, his face distorted, with prominent panda eyes that made him seem particularly approachable—under the support of the crew, he began filming. On screen, action star Brad delivered thrilling stunts, while Heidi showcased her physical magnetism. Striking and exhilarating—this has always been Luc Bel’s signature style. However, without Dong Jiao, the Eastern beauty, Luc Bel found it difficult to secure a suitable Asian actress. Then, a copy of that day’s The New York Times caught his attention. Upon reading a news item, he was instantly inspired. "There it is!" he exclaimed. "We’ll hire her!" Luc Bel is indeed a major international director in Hollywood, with substantial influence.
Over the past decade, each of his works has achieved global acclaim and widespread fame. The actors he hires and employs have scarcely failed to rise to stardom. Luc Belloc, leveraging his status as an internationally renowned director, doesn't only expect his actors to be subtly influenced—often "taken under his wing"—but also demands substantial fees from them. Either they pay him upfront, or, if they don't, after becoming stars, he deducts 50% of their earnings. This is nothing short of exploitation! He not only claims possession of the actors' bodies but also of their hard-earned income. Today, this is precisely how the international entertainment industry operates: directors wield immense power, especially in selecting actors, who can be hired or dismissed at will. Sometimes, they deliberately delay their decisions, saying they're "considering," as long as the actors are willing to collaborate. In essence, it's implied that the actors will be subtly influenced again and again.
Luc Bellet was incredibly shameless. While the female artists performed their roles, he almost every day insisted that they come to his room and spend the night—sometimes so exhausted that they would fall asleep, drowsy and in pain, under the relentless conquest of this beast. After persistent efforts, Luc Bellet finally managed to reach out to two beautiful women from The New York Times. When he extended his offer to hire them, the two women did not react with the usual excitement one would expect from young women. Even with generous compensation, they remained unmoved. This left Luc Bellet deeply astonished. Could it be that the women were immune to money? Impossible! Impossible! Even if they were immune to money, could they not be touched by the fame and prestige that come with being a celebrity?
"Respected Director, we came to New York not to enter the entertainment industry, but to study Chinese martial arts—authentic Chinese martial arts!" The two women presented a photograph.
Luc Bellet saw that the photo showed a man with bare upper body, his muscles bulging and textured, both hands clenched into fists, his eyes conveying a resolute determination. "You're looking for Li Lingjun, aren't you?" Luc Bellet was genuinely surprised to find that the two beautiful women had come to learn Chinese kung fu in New York. "Yes," the two women said, "we'd like to learn the Chinese kung fu that Li Lingjun himself founded." "That's not difficult at all," Luc Bellet replied. "In my film series on kung fu, I've showcased Chinese kung fu—more impressive than the current hit, *Kung Fu Panda*!" In truth, Luc Bellet had never made any films specifically about Chinese kung fu; he had always looked down upon it. But to secure the two women's positions in his production team, he had deliberately exaggerated his achievements. Luc Bellet's self-promotion was truly masterful—fluent, confident, and completely composed.
The two women were also new to New York. After exchanging glances and seeing Luke Bel's confident, earnest demeanor, they truly believed him. Luke Bel was indeed a master of deception—no one in the world understood Chinese kung fu. He had Hollywood action star Brad imitate Jackie Chan's movements from films like *The Dragon's Journey*, *The Death Game*, *Dragon vs. Tiger*, *The Death Blow*, *Jackie Chan: The Journey of a Warrior*, *The Big Boss*, and *The Tower of Death*. Though Brad wasn't a true kung fu expert, his performances were genuinely convincing.
"Chinese kung fu! Chinese kung fu! Amazing! Amazing!"
The two women immediately clapped and expressed their eagerness to learn. Luke Bel smiled and said, "What's difficult about it? As long as you join our production team!"
Watch this season of "The Young Girl Lost in New York" and learn Chinese kung fu alongside Brad and me!