Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 240 Collaborating with Happy Twist

"Recently, more than ten film crews have requested the return of their scripts, and there are no new scripts available. What should we do?" the assistant reported helplessly to Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow slightly and said casually, "It's nothing. Sister Tianzhen is in talks; they should have a good script coming in."

If provoked, he would borrow money to make movies like "Infernal Affairs," "Operation Red Sea," and "Kung Fu Hustle," which were hugely popular and box office hits in his previous life but didn't exist in this world.

Back then, even Liu Zhengdong and Ma Zhengxi had to bow down and submit to him!

However, Zhou Yang still prefers to play it safe and will only risk everything if absolutely necessary.

Half an hour later, Chen Tianzhen pushed open the door and walked into the office.

When Zhou Yang saw her frown, he immediately felt uneasy: "Sister Tianzhen, what's wrong?"

“They’re all old foxes! I went to several film companies I regularly work with, and they all said the actors for their films have already been decided, and they can only approach you when they find a new film project next year.” Chen Tianzhen said angrily.

Zhou Yang instantly understood their intentions.

These film companies are all standing by and watching. It would be very unwise to offend an industry bigwig like Liu Zhengdong for the sake of a newcomer who has just started out in the film industry.

Of course, as long as Zhou Yang proves himself in a movie again, even if he goes against Liu Zhengdong, they will take the initiative to invite Zhou Yang to star in their movies.

No one can refuse money.

“However, a theater company contacted me, hoping to collaborate with you and cast you as the lead in their first film. Although the script was excellent, I was skeptical of companies venturing into other fields, so I decisively declined,” Chen Tianzhen suddenly said.

Zhou Yang was taken aback. A drama company?

Could it be...

"Sister Tianzhen, is this drama company called Happy Twist?" Zhou Yang asked excitedly.

Chen Tianzhen pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Yes, let's call it Happy Twist."

"Quick! Call them right now! Tell them I'm willing to take this movie!" Zhou Yang said excitedly, then added, "Transfer the call to me after they connect, I'll talk to them personally."

Three days later, Zhou Yang posted a brand new Weibo post.

"#Actor Zhou Yang: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. New movie, *Hello Mr. Billionaire*, new role, Wang Duoyu. Thank you everyone for your guidance. @HappyTwist #"

"Brother Yang, you're finally back!"

"Brother Yang, I heard that some bigwigs in the industry want to blacklist you, is that true?"

"Hello Mr. Billionaire? Never heard of it. Is it about getting rich by growing tomatoes?"

"Happy Twist, isn't that a stage play company? How come they're making movies?"

"Judging from the title, it sounds like a low-budget, terrible movie."

"Brother Yang, you have to keep going! Don't make bad movies just because you're famous!"

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The online trolls and marketing accounts trained by Tianmen Entertainment immediately launched an attack the moment Zhou Yang posted a Weibo post, just like sharks seeing their prey.

"#CircleHenchman: He can't escape the 'it's actually good' phenomenon; Zhou Yang seems to have taken on a low-budget, terrible film."

"#AfternoonNap: As a die-hard fan of Zhou Yang, I finally have something to say."

"#EntertainmentBigHead: Another newcomer to the film and television industry has collapsed under the attack of capital."

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The comments below are all attacks on Zhou Yang by invisible online trolls.

Zhou Yang's studio staff quickly discovered these articles that defamed Zhou Yang.

Chen Tianzhen responded and countered actively, while also contacting her long-term marketing partners to work together. "#CircleEightMaster: Too domineering! Liu Zhengdong's industry-wide boycott of Zhou Yang has left Zhou Yang without any acting opportunities.#"

"#NiuYuJun: KunKun acts like a diva, slapping an employee's phone away.#"

"#YoungCelebrity: Kun Kun is suspected of having a secret relationship with someone surnamed Tong!"

"#EntertainmentFrontline: According to insiders, Liu Zhengdong has issued a warning to the entire industry, forbidding anyone from accepting roles in Zhou Yang's films.#"

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Chen Tianzhen's counterattack was very powerful. On the one hand, she implied that Tianmen Entertainment should boycott Zhou Yang, and on the other hand, she exposed Kun Kun's negative incidents, keeping the other party busy dealing with internal affairs.

The counterattack was very effective. Tianmen Entertainment, busy with internal affairs, immediately focused all its energy on protecting Kun Kun and stopped attacking Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang was very satisfied with Chen Tianzhen's emergency response.

"Sister Tianzhen, I'm so grateful to you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have had to deal with it myself." Zhou Yang sincerely expressed his gratitude to Chen Tianzhen.

It must be said that these dirty and tiring jobs need to be done by professionals.

Chen Tianzhen shook her head and said, "The most important thing is the work itself. Excellent works are the best weapon to fight back. This time, 'Hello Mr. Billionaire' will definitely not disappoint everyone!"

"Don't worry, Sister Tianzhen, I believe this movie will be a great success!"

Zhou Yang is full of confidence!

The next morning.

Zhang Chen, the founder of Happy Twist, came to Zhou Yang's studio.

Upon seeing Zhou Yang, Zhang Chen eagerly extended his hand, saying, "Zhou Yang, your choice to cooperate with Happy Twist was truly a wise one!"

Zhang Chen was in a good mood. He had previously approached a group of top stars, such as Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, and Huang Xiaoming, to star in the movie "Hello Mr. Billionaire," but unfortunately, none of them were willing to join.

Happy Twist is renowned in the stage play field, but it is not well-known in the film industry.

Meanwhile, other second- and third-tier actors demanded exorbitant salaries, asking for tens of millions of yuan at a time.

It should be noted that the production cost of "Hello Mr. Billionaire" was only 30 million, and they simply could not afford such high salaries.

Zhou Yang is the first celebrity willing to collaborate with Happy Twist, and he even offered to negotiate his fee.

"Zhou Yang, the total investment for our movie is about 30 million. We can give you about 10 million in salary. Is that okay?" Zhang Chen stared at Zhou Yang with a little trepidation.

Honestly, for a star as popular as Zhou Yang, earning tens of millions in film and television fees is no problem.

Zhou Yang then added, "Alright then, I don't want the ten million. Let's just consider it an investment. I'll take 20% of the box office revenue, how about that?"

"Of course! That's great!"

Zhang Chen was overjoyed. This way, he could have an extra ten million yuan invested in the film's production, and the film's quality would be further guaranteed.

He even felt that he had gotten a small advantage.

The fact that "Hello Mr. Billionaire" grossed 100 million yuan is really impressive. After deducting some expenses, Zhou Yang could only get a few million yuan at most.

"Zhou Yang, we should sign the contract as soon as possible."

To prevent Zhou Yang from backing out, Zhang Chen immediately signed a contract with him.

Zhou Yang's face remained expressionless, but he secretly wondered if Zhang Chen would kill him immediately if he knew that "Hello Mr. Billionaire" had already grossed billions.

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(End of this chapter)