Chapter 587 If you remain passive for a long time, it will become a habit
Wang Zhonglei is right when he says that a plate as big as the Lunar New Year stall can accommodate two blockbusters.
The two blockbusters "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" only had about half a pound of box office in their first four days.
Sina Entertainment News
"Zhang Yimou's latest epic blockbuster "The Thirteen Hairpins" was released in theaters across the country at 18:00 on December 15. As of 24:00 on Sunday night, in less than four days, the film's box office revenue was nearly 190 million, a stable Beating the 142 million of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", it became the box office champion of the week."
"The following weekend is Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and then the New Year's Day holiday will usher in. The film market will also usher in an obvious peak. The good reputation of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" will also win it a greater market space. .”
Although "Thirteen Hairpins" won its first battle, the thirteen producers, including Li Chen, were not satisfied with this figure and could only hope for a strong rebound during the double-dan peak.
Li Chen has reasonable expectations for the box office of "Thirteen Hairpins".
The limitation of the subject matter means that even with the blessing of Lao Mouzi and himself, the box office limit of "Thirteen Hairpins" will not be as high as the potential of comedy and action films such as "Charlotte" and "Chinese Police".
Another film, "Legend of Hongmen Banquet", completely disappeared and became cannon fodder for two blockbusters, "Thirteen Hairpins" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".
The daily box office fell from a cliff from 7 million to 1.5 million, and it was abandoned by theaters within a week.
Even the film studio seems to have given up on treatment, and the draft has disappeared without a trace.
Just as the Lunar New Year war was going on, Ying Huang, the corner king, quietly did something big.
I signed Uncle Ge.
Beijing News
The media conference "Ying Huang and Ge You Create a New Era in the Film Industry Together" was held in Hong Kong yesterday. Ying Huang's boss Yang Shoucheng announced that he had signed a five-year, three-film contract with Ge You, with a total investment of up to 500 million. ”
"Ge You said that Yang Shoucheng has given him a lot of creative space, but the specific project has not been implemented yet. As for his personal signing fee, Ge You smiled and said that he was very satisfied. On the day of the signing, Yinghuang's artists all said that they would be passers-by. I am also willing to cooperate with Ge You.”
"Ge You has always been a "free man" before. This time he signed a contract with Yinghuang, and he said with a smile that he was forced to work."
Uncle Ge scored 1.5 billion at the box office last year during the Lunar New Year holiday with three blockbusters: "Bullet", "Not Sincere" and "Orphan".
It sounds fierce, but none of the directors of the three films have small roles, and the actors they collaborate with are almost all big names in the industry.
The credit of 1.5 billion should be attributed to Uncle Ge. In Li Chen's view, it was a bit reluctant.
From his reborn perspective, the future leaders of mainland comedy will be rising stars such as Shen Tong, Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang, who are billionaires.
Although Yinghuang did not poach this time, Ge You has always been regarded as a member of the Huayi family and is Feng Xiaogang's favorite actor.
"Boss, I'm afraid that the two Huayi brothers will not have a good year this time. There were rumors that Ge You was going to change jobs. I didn't believe it. I didn't expect that after going around in circles, it would still be Yinghuang."
Yang Siwei came to Li Chen's villa early in the morning and said that his artists had unanimously requested that they celebrate the boss's birthday this year, so as not to leave the boss alone in his wife's absence.
"A biting dog doesn't bark. Yinghuang really has two brushes. When he poached Feng Xiaogang with a signing fee of 300 million yuan, Wang Zhongjun was so excited that he wished he could end up just following Yinghuang's white knife in and out with a red knife."
"Although Ge You did not sign with Huayi, it is estimated that the two brothers, including Feng Xiaogang, have acquiesced that Ge You is one of Huayi's own."
"Huayi's prospectus at that time praised Feng Xiaogang very much. It said that the company had a certain dependence on Feng Xiaogang's team. Isn't this a trap?"
"Is Ge You considered the mainstay of Feng Xiaogang's team?" Li Chen asked Yang Siwei with a smile.
"Of course, forget it, boss. These two are like golden partners. Now that Uncle Ge has left, the "If You Are the One" series will probably be shelved."
Li Chen nodded. Yang Siwei has grown rapidly in recent years, and his vision is indeed unique.
"This is not a light blow. In the past, Lao Ma reduced his stock holdings, and later, Uncle Ge remarried. I estimate that Huayi's stock price will plummet again. I can't bear to do anything to these two brothers."
"However, these two brothers are not vegetarians. The release of "Reverse War" is still in Hua Yi's hands. With the style of these two brothers, "Reverse War" may not be good."
Yang Siwei thought to himself, what the boss said makes sense.
Huayi also invested in "The Thirteen Hairpins", but because of Chairman Ma's reduction in Huayi's stock, he was jealous and put "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" up and down again.
After leaving the boss's villa, Yang Siwei sent Liu Yifei a text message: Done.
The most talked about character in "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is not Li Lianjie.
It's Chen Kun, who plays the enchanting Yu Huatian, and Zhou Xun, a dashing man disguised as a woman.
Zhou Xun and Zhang Manyu, two Venice movie queens praised by Li Chen, both received calls from Yang Siwei.
Without thinking, the two agreed to be there on Li Chen's birthday.
Li Chen didn't know what Yang Siwei and the others were going to do. Thinking that Miss Liu's absence was also the good intention of Yang Siwei and the others, he just let them go.
What Li Chen said to Yang Siwei that day became a prophecy.
In five trading days, Huayi's share price fell by 11.4%. This "star stock" that was once praised by many celebrities has almost lost its halo.
The stock price fell to 16.37 yuan. After the restoration, this price has shrunk by 35% compared with the historical high of 91.8 yuan. Some investors said that the five long negative lines in Huayi's K-line chart were left for Uncle Ge's departure. A row of tears.
Netizens and fans also poured salt into the wounds of the two brothers.
Ms. Liu's Weibo posts are full of emotions like those of a fairy who will survive the disaster.
"The destiny of the gods is really good. Fortunately, I took action early, otherwise I would have died!"
"The sun is declining in Huayi. Shuangbing Xiaoming and Lin Xinru are gone. Uncle Ge is also gone. From now on, it will be your husband's world."
A reporter from the Securities News also called Huayi. Huayi was still trying to make a fool of himself: "Ge You is not a contracted artist of Huayi, and who he signs with will not have much influence on Huayi. But Feng Xiaogang is still Huayi's contracted artist." Director, there is no change at the moment”
Huayi Headquarters
Both brothers had a gloomy look on their faces. Huayi's third quarter report this year was not optimistic. Net profit was only 38.69 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 31.86%!
Rongchen Pictures is the culprit.
Now even Yinghuang is enjoying the autumn wind.
How could the two brothers endure it?
"Brother, if we don't even fart, no one will dare to disturb Tai Sui in the future! Does he think he is in Xiangjiang or does he think he is that bastard Li Chen?"
Wang Zhongjun knew that his brother was right: "What are you going to do?"
"Hmph! He is really willing to spend a lot of money to let Xie Tingfeng seduce Yang Mi."
"Just turn the gun around, and even the twins are dispatched to accompany Ge You."
"Ge You is also an old-hearted person..."
"Didn't he invest a huge amount of money to attract Jay Chou and support his godson Xie Tingfeng? Humph! Go ahead and dream!"
On the evening of the 23rd, Li Chen still had a video call with Ms. Liu.
"You are having a birthday tomorrow, Director Li, what gift do you want?" Miss Liu was wearing flesh-colored silk pajamas, with her thick hair tied into a ponytail.
Li Chen didn't pay attention to this detail. On weekdays, Miss Liu would simply use a hairband to hold her up when she got up. After the call, she would most likely have to take a beauty nap.
"No one is here, why are you talking about gifts?" Li Chen laughed as he hugged the fat boy who was trying to grab the phone with his teeth and claws.
"Although I'm not here, it doesn't stop you from giving gifts? I know Yang Siwei and the others are going to celebrate your birthday. What's wrong? With so many people accompanying you? Don't you care about me anymore?" Li Chen held his son with one hand and said with a smile: " You brat, don’t follow your mother’s example when you grow up. She keeps changing her ideas every day, and all her cleverness is used on you.”
"Babbling" Xiao Wuxia's bright eyes stared at the familiar face on the phone, and seemed to be helping Li Chen accuse.
Liu Yifei chuckled: "Little Wuxia, be good, Mu, kiss me."
"Ignore you, I have prepared a gift and asked Yang Siwei and the others to bring it to me. I have to agree with you first. You must not like it!"
Li Chen laughed loudly: "Okay, as long as it's a gift from you, it's a dinosaur, and I like it too!"
"Fuck you, you are the one." Miss Liu quickly stopped and almost let the words slip.
Li Chen laughed.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei immediately jumped out of bed, changed her clothes and went downstairs to go out.
Liu Xiaoli was already waiting in the car.
"Did you finish the phone call?" Liu Xiaoli smiled.
"Well, the fight is over."
"Li Chen has no suspicion at all?"
"What does he suspect? Tim doesn't even know, how could he know." Liu Yifei smiled, very satisfied with the surprise she had prepared.
"I also asked Yang Siwei to invite Brother Hua, Sister Yu, and Brother Xun. Every year he goes out of his way to celebrate my birthday. This year I want to hold an unforgettable birthday party for him."
"After this life, he will be thirty years old."
The car started slowly, and Liu Xiaoli said softly: "Do you still remember what your mother told you?"
Liu Yifei's eyes drifted out of the window with a satisfied smile on her face: "Remember."
"However, although a girl cannot give easily, she cannot let the person who loves me always take the initiative."
"Mom, if you are passive for a long time, it will become a habit."
Liu Yifei's words made Liu Xiaoli lose consciousness immediately, and this sentence kept echoing in her mind: Being passive for a long time will become a habit.
Liu Yifei didn't care whether her mother understood it or not, anyway, she didn't want to end up like her parents with Li Chen.
Love requires management and even more care.
Beijing Airport
Liu Yifei and her daughter returned to China in a low-key manner. After leaving the airport, as night fell, mother and daughter got into the black Mercedes-Benz like thieves. No one knew.
Tim in Los Angeles was still in the dark and thought the two were walking the dog in Crystal Lake.
After finishing the video chat with Li Chen and their son in the morning, the mother and daughter left for the airport.
After Liu Yifei got home, she sent a text message to Yang Siwei.
Yang Sisi replied instantly: Got it.
Christmas Eve is coming, and red Christmas hats can be seen everywhere on the streets of Beijing outside the car.
Early in the morning, Li Chen's Weibo and mobile phone began to operate under high load.
Weibo is full of blessings from fans.
If it were to be broadcast live, I'm afraid the gifts would have to set a record.
Mobile phone text messages, from the leaders of the bureau to the friends and celebrities in the circle, either send text messages or make phone calls.
Christmas Eve was Saturday, and Han Sanping called early.
"I won't come over, let Jia Neodymium lively and lively with you young people."
"Okay, even if you come, they won't be able to play."
Luxury cars have been coming and going from Li Chen's villa in the Central Villa District since noon.
On the terrace on the second floor, Han Jiayin, Shu Chang, and Yang Siwei arrived early.
"Tsk tsk, your boss is so generous!" Married Han saw another latest Ferrari drive in from the far gate.
Yang Siwei smiled and said: "What is this? With your status, you will have these things sooner or later."
"If you really want to drive it, you can take my car and drive it. Anyway, I don't drive it very often. If you drive it for me, it will be considered as regular maintenance!"
Yang Mi drove a pure black Ferrari and came in style. Liu Yifei had a bright red Ferrari. She didn't want to collide with Liu Yifei, so she bought a pure black one.
Tang Yan's car is a red Audi TT, which is a perfect match for Tangtang's homonym.
As soon as Yang Mi parked the car, she saw Tang Yan's TT drive in. She immediately leaned against the car and watched Luo Jin and Tangtang get out of the car with a smile.
"Fortunately for you two, Sissi prepared a gift today, otherwise it wouldn't look like you two are here to celebrate your senior's birthday, but rather to show your affection!"
"Shhh! Keep your voice down, if you say you spilled the beans, be careful that Sissi will settle the score with you!" Tang Yan quickly stepped forward and tried to cover Yang Mi's mouth.
Yang Mi glanced at Luo Jin with a smile: "Brother Jin, Tangtang is the boss now. You should try to find a more spacious means of transportation."
Luo Jin laughed and said, "Who says it's not the case? I just want to drive my Range Rover, but she likes her TT, and I can't help it."
The three of them walked into the villa and saw Liu Dehua and Zhang Manyu chatting with Li Chen in the living room.
Like a mascot, Dilraba listened with great interest with her big eyes open and a naive smile on her face.
"Senior, Brother Hua, and Sister Yu, what are you talking about? Little Reba is fascinated." Yang Mi and the three of them sat down in the living room with smiles.
The indoor temperature and humidity are constant, and several people took off their coats as soon as they entered.
Zhang Manyu was a little distracted watching this. She was also like this when she was young
Dilraba was a little embarrassed: "No way, it's so interesting to listen to Brother Hua and Sister Yu telling interesting stories from the past."
Andy Lau laughed and said, "I was just talking about the movie "Carmen in Mongkok" that I filmed with Man Yu!"
Yang Mi and Tang Yan Luo Jin looked at each other and laughed: "No wonder Reba blushed just now, that's why."
"All three of us have watched the show Brother Hua and Sister Yu." Luo Jin smiled a little mischievously.
Zhang Manyu smiled and said nothing, but Liu Dehua spoke openly.
"There were a lot of erotic scenes at that time. I remember that you only wore gauze and went into battle, and I only used a towel to wrap my lower body."
Everyone in the living room, including Li Chen, laughed.
(End of chapter)