Caught in Affairs with Superstar-Chapter 985 - 591: Journey to the United States

Zhou Yun went to the United States this time mainly to participate in the Oscar campaigning activities for "Behind the Scenes." This included two award ceremonies, three business banquets, one actor talk, two TV interviews, interviews with five influencers, and cover shoots and interviews with seven magazines, as well as two screening events (with post-screening meet and greet with the audience).

When Zhou Lan reported this work plan to Zhou Yun, she was stunned.

Zhou Yun knew she would have a lot of work, but she didn’t expect it to be this much, so much that it made her want to run away.

The key thing is that all this work has to be completed within two weeks. After two weeks, she needs to return to China to join the crew of "Chen Yin," and work again with Director Kang Xin.

Apart from these tasks, Zhou Yun also had a brand endorsement commercial event with Lizhou Cruise.

Zhou Lan told Zhou Yun, "Lizhou Cruise is a sponsor for the movie ’Killing Song.’ The main story of ’Killing Song’ takes place on a cruise ship provided by Lizhou Cruise."

Zhou Yun was extremely surprised.

She suddenly remembered what Chen Fusi had told her earlier, that the Lizhou Cruise endorsement would bring her another good opportunity.

Zhou Yun had been preoccupied with this matter, not knowing what the good opportunity Chen Fusi mentioned was.

Looking at it now... could it be "Killing Song"?

Zhou Yun suddenly thought of how the script for "Killing Song" from the beginning had set the protagonist as an Asian, something that had never appeared in mainstream Hollywood blockbusters. Why did this change suddenly appear? It was strange in itself, even inconceivable.

Could it be because of Lizhou Cruise?

Zhou Yun pondered over the issue.

Zhou Lan said, "Xiao Yun, the person in charge at Lizhou Cruise even asked me if you have any travel plans and whether you want to consider a cruise trip."

Zhou Yun replied, "Where do I have the time? I’d love to go out and have fun with Song Chi, but there’s simply no time."

"Just take this work as a chance to relax," Zhou Lan advised, "I also think you’ve been too tired lately. In fact, if you can relax a bit, it would be great. As for Song Chi, his schedule for the entire next year is full, right? If I’m not mistaken."

Zhou Yun said, "Yes, he broke a bone earlier, causing a lot of work to be delayed, and he has to make up for it all."

"Alas, that’s unavoidable. To be honest, both of you are in the golden period of your careers right now. Partners wouldn’t want to see you slow down," Zhou Lan said, "There are too many connections tied to both of you. Taking half a year off without activities isn’t realistic. What’s impeding you now isn’t the company—it’s these partnering brands. They signed with you because they need your exposure to bring them popularity and recognition."

"Yeah, I understand."

"You could take a fourteen-day trip with Lizhou Cruise," Zhou Lan suggested, "During those fourteen days, you can simply read, watch the ocean, and have fun with fellow travelers to relax."

"But I’d rather stay in Shanghai, where I can at least go out with friends for a meal," Zhou Yun replied. "In an unfamiliar place, I wouldn’t be able to relax."

"You can bring your friends along," Zhou Lan said. "You can invite Xiaoju and Xiaoyun—it’s a good chance to give them some work benefits, too. They also work hard, and importantly, the endorsement fee from Lizhou Cruise each year is substantial. Besides, they’ve been a big help behind ’Killing Song’ as well."

"I’ll think about it," Zhou Yun said, shaking her head despite Zhou Lan’s persuasion. "As you know, it’s hard for me to make time to join a full cruise itinerary. If I have the time, I’d rather accompany Song Chi or stay home, reading a book to relax, or go out and have fun with friends."

Zhou Lan saw Zhou Yun’s firm resolve and gave up.

"If you really don’t want to go, then just forget it."

"Yeah."

"As for Lizhou Cruise..." Zhou Yun said, "Why not ask them if there are any other ways to promote?"

"I’ll communicate with them," Zhou Lan said, then suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way, if you really don’t want to go, do you have any friends who’d be interested? Lizhou Cruise wants you to personally join a cruise path to achieve real publicity results. If you can’t go, see if you can invite a friend, and say it’s recommended by you. Then have your friend document their travel story daily."