I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 648 646. The first and the humble episode
The recognized box office golden time period for theater movies to be released is within seven days of the release.

Or to refine it a little more, its graph should start from the first day, then go all the way up, and finally reach the highest point on the third or fourth day, and then slowly fall back from then on.

But the curve trend of "The Hawthorn Tree" is very normal.

From 3000 million on the first day to the third day, taking advantage of the prime time on Christmas Eve and Friday night, they won the first place with 500 million, and successfully pulled their total box office to 1.27 million.

Breaking through [-] million in three days, this may be another... phenomenon-level mythical record if it were put in the past.

But to be honest, this year's box office in the Chinese film industry is booming. Xu Xin's performance is calculated on the basis of three days, and he can only rank No. 4 among domestic films.

Feng Xiaogang's "Earthquake" and "If You Are the One" are No. 3.

No.2 is when Xu Xin and Feng Xiaogang "fighted" hard, once again quietly raked in 600 million box office, and the total box office came to 4.43 million.

Breaking five is no longer a problem.

In the crazy December, the prosperity of the domestic film market made everyone see the magnificent future of Chinese films.

Whether "Let the Bullets Fly" can win the No. [-] domestic box office this year has become a hot topic.

But on Christmas Day, the biggest topic was "If You Are the One".

It's rated too low.

Compared with the current score of 9.3 in "The Hawthorn Tree", when it was cooled for 72 hours, the opening score was only 6.5.

The gap between the two is so obvious.

And this gap also appeared intuitively in the box office on the third day.

Leaving aside the "swearing war" caused by a girl's Weibo, as far as the quality of the film is concerned, obviously, it did not do well.

If "The Hawthorn" brought Liu Yifei back to the realm of a land fairy, then the uneven reputation of "If You Are the One 2" on the Internet may have some meanings for several actors.

Bear the brunt of Shu Qi.

She played Liang Xiaoxiao was scolded by many people.

In fact, objectively speaking, Shu Qi's ability to perform the role of Liang Xiaoxiao in such a "resentful" way, in the eyes of insiders, is evidence that her acting skills have been greatly affirmed.

But the audience obviously didn't think so.

They think Liang Xiaoxiao's role is very bad, but Liang Xiaoxiao doesn't exist.

So what to do?

Scold Shu Qi.

As the heroine, look at Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei's acting in "The Hawthorn Tree"...not to mention, just the scene of wearing an old-fashioned swimsuit and swimming in the river with the third child...the pure light radiating from the fairy sister, let us see her, Any evil thoughts in my mind should be pulled out and shot for 5 minutes.

I'm sorry, our filth actually tried to infect the fairy sister, we really deserve to die.

But what about you?
Your Liang Xiaoxiao almost wrote the word "bitch" on his forehead...

So, Shu Qi, who was originally recognized by everyone, including Xu Xin and Yang Mi, under the few Weibo posts on her Weibo "If You Are the One 2" promotion period...

The ancestral graves were almost dug out.

And Shu Qi's experience is not an exception.

After the scores of "If You Are the One 2" came out, several leading actors were criticized and abused by many people on Weibo.

Of course it also includes Feng Xiaogang.

But this is also the reason for the weirdness of the Chinese film industry.

The more the audience scolded, the higher the enthusiasm.

Whether it was intentional or unintentional, from the time the two films entered the promotion period and the reporters began to hype the confrontation on the same stage, all the elements for the box office blowout and explosion of the two films were already in place.

Just like the news that Liu Yifei stepped on Shu Qi.

Since the release of the two films, all the topics, good or bad, are like dry wood thrown into a raging fire, burning the hearth in the second half of December to a level that is difficult to achieve with ordinary publicity methods.

Audiences don't need to form cliques. People who watch "If You Are the One" don't watch "The Hawthorn Tree", and people who watch Liu Yifei can't watch Shu Qi.

The struggle between the two movies is actually more like a movie feast for the audience.

It doesn't matter if you watch "Mountain" or "Fei".

If it really doesn’t work, isn’t it okay for us to watch “Let”?
If you've finished watching all three movies...the worst thing is, isn't it okay for us to go to Chen Kaige's place to eat bad food?
Xu Xin and Feng Xiaogang did not deliberately guide this atmosphere, nor did they fan the flames.

Both sides tacitly chose to let things go.

On the fourth day, the box office of "If You Are the One 2" once again returned to the top of the day with a score of 4233 million.

However, its rating has dropped from 6.5 to 6.3.

The box office of "The Hawthorn Tree" stayed at 4120 million.

Box office drops for both movies.

Although the two movies have already passed the prime time on the third day, the box office trend is normal.

But people with a discerning eye can see that the upper limit of "The Hawthorn Tree" has been reached.

Christmas on the 25th is a Saturday, and its box office has not increased but has begun to decline. Although it is still strong, if you want to move forward, it will basically not move forward.

Both films fell behind and lost the qualification to hit the second single-day box office of this year to exceed 6000 million.

And the first person to break the single-day box office record of this domestic film was Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly".

In fact, this record is nothing. As a director, Xu Xin has not broken records.

No.1 at the box office on the first day, the fastest movie record breaking 2 million, the youngest director of the [-] million club, the youngest director of the [-] million club, the fourth director of the [-] million box office club...

People's records have been broken to the point of weakness.

But after seeing the potential of "The Hawthorn Tree" reached its peak, the people of Xiying Film Studio still felt a little regretful.

Although they also know... In terms of the return on investment ratio, "The Hawthorn Tree" can be said to be the best of the best, and the total cost of the film is controlled within 500 million. The film studio has made a lot of money, and more importantly...

Compared with the opponent, it doesn't know how many streets it has thrown out the opponent.

But people, that's all.

Always greedy.

After Christmas, at the box office on the 26th, the box office of "The Hawthorn Tree" fell again, ending at 3902 million.

The same is true for "If You Are the One 2", the box office dropped to 3655 million at the end.

Strictly speaking, the two sides still haven't widened the gap, but their potential has indeed been exhausted.

Monday, the 27th.

Huayi opened the market with a price of 28.51. At the end of the day, the stock price was 29.17, an increase of 2.3%.

On the 28th, it also opened high and went high, and the stock price rose by nearly 7% in two days.

After the end of the 28th, the box office answers for the first week of the two films were also handed in.

"Love in the Hawthorn Tree" and "If You Are the One 2" both broke [-] million at the box office.

The box office of "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" in the first week: 2.41 million.

"If You Are the One 2" first-week box office: 2.39 million.

The two films broke through the 7 million shackles set by Feng Xiaogang's "Tangshan" in July this year at the same time. Under the intertwined heat of the two, they collided and produced the most brilliant fireworks in 1.8.

It's different from Chen Kaige's drive high and low drive, and it's not Jiang Wen's thriving.

Relying on this kind of "love and killing" in the eyes of the audience, the two films broke through the shackles of [-] million yuan and raised the box office height of the first week of the Chinese film market again!
It has been raised to a level that many people can't understand.

The audience and the media were not surprised by the fact that "The Hawthorn" was able to win the No.1 box office in the first week.

Still the same sentence, after the movie star lineup and the director's personal appeal and publicity energy are exhausted, the last thing to rely on is the quality of the movie itself.

As the film that won the best director and best newcomer awards at the Venice Film Festival, "The Hawthorn Tree" received a super high reputation of 11 points from more than 9.0 people. "If You Are the One 200", whose reputation has been maintained at 6.0 ups and downs.

Won the first week of the box office champion!

Xu Xin, a young post-80s director, once again proved one thing to the world.

Big investment + big publicity + star lineup ≠ invincible!
Small-cost movies, as long as you work hard and polish the story, you can also complete the counterattack!

In the first week, the box office of 2.41 million was his answer!
……

And when the box office of "The Hawthorn Tree" was booming in the first week, there was a small episode on the afternoon of the 28th.

Some media photographed Yang Ying, who had just finished filming the TV series "Gong Suo Xin Yu", showing up in Shanghai, and the person who came to pick her up was actually Huang Xiaoming.

Photos of the two of them leaving in a commercial vehicle appeared on the pages of major media.

But the space is very small.

In the recent period, news of all sizes in the entertainment industry has been suppressed by "The Hawthorn Tree" and "If You Are the One". The photos of Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying riding in the same car are posted on netizens here. Although it is not unpopular, it is not high.

It belongs to the level of seeing and smiling.

After all, the relationship between the two is almost equivalent to a real hammer.

As early as June this year, before "The Voice" started broadcasting, someone took photos of her visiting the set of "Orphan of Zhao", and Huang Xiaoming personally peeling oranges for her to eat.

And throughout this year, both of them have been flirting with each other on Weibo.

Yang Ying called him "sponge cake"... Although she didn't admit it personally, anyone who understands Cantonese knows that if this word is spoken in Cantonese, it translates to "Brother Xiaoming" in Mandarin.

It is not uncommon for Yang Ying to post various selfies on Weibo on weekdays, such as "I miss my sponge cake".

Moreover, during an interview, Huang Xiaoming was asked by the reporter if he was in a relationship with Yang Ying. His answer was "I won't lie, but I can't give you an accurate answer."

This cover-up is tantamount to acquiescence.

At the beginning, netizens were quite excited.

Huang Xiaoming is a popular niche. As Yang Mi's best friend, Yang Ying has been out of control since "The Voice".

The relationship between these two people is full of gimmicks.

But these explosive points and gimmicks gradually dissipated with the two people's increasingly obvious but never admitted desire to cover up.

Some people even jokingly said that "Huang Xiaoming can't hide the truth from the world, but he only lied to Yang Ying".

The news of the two of them could no longer cause any sensation on our side.

Therefore, this little episode stayed on the website for less than a day before dissipating without a trace.

……

Noon on the 29st.

Magic City.

After Su Meng put all the gifts she brought this time in the trunk of the Audi A6, she nodded politely to the driver who came to deliver the car:

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, it should be, you walk slowly... Xu guides you to walk slowly."

The driver responded politely.

He has the same attitude towards Xu Xin and Su Meng.

After all, this is the brother and assistant of the general manager, so it must be respectful.

Then, Su Meng quickly got into the car. After adjusting the seat, she connected her mobile phone to the AUX audio cable, and a voice sounded in the car audio soon:
"Departure, the whole journey is 11.6 kilometers, the driving time..."

After she started the car, she asked Xu Xin who was sitting in the back row who was thinking about something:

"Brother Xu, do you want to play music?"

"Need not."

Xu Xin said something casually, then took out the phone and dialed Xue Haifeng's number.

"Dudu...Hello, Mr. Xue."

"Hahaha, Director Xu, are you here?"

Xue Haifeng's voice was full of smiles.

Xu Xin responded:
"Well, just arrived."

"It's so early, why don't you allow the director to come to me, and we two brothers can meet at noon?... How about changing the banquet venue to the Golf Manor in the afternoon?"

"Don't."

Hearing that Xue Haifeng wanted to recruit him to the "Business Bureau" again, Xu Xin, who was afraid that another Nazha would come out, quickly refused, and then said:

"The reason why I came early is to go against the wind. There are still movies over there. Let's meet in Roosevelt this afternoon, how about it?"

"Alright! There are a lot of people here this time, we must not get drunk tonight!"

"Haha, it should be."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xu Xin just hung up the phone when the phone rang again.

He glanced at the caller and answered the call:
"Hello, BABY."

While speaking, a strange look appeared in his eyes.

I didn't start learning English before, but it's actually nothing.

He only knows that BABY means baby, but this is Yang Ying's stage name, so there is no association.

But... since he started learning English, he can no longer look directly at this "nickname".

I always feel that it is too intimate, and it is easy for people to think that the person I am talking to is not serious.

But there is no way to change it.

Otherwise, what are you calling?
Yang Ying?Too raw.

Xiaoying?Intuit earth.

Yingying?more intimate...

But Yang Ying on the other end of the phone didn't know what Xu Xin was thinking, so she said with a smile:
"Director Xu, are you getting off the plane?"

"Yes, just got off, have you arrived?"

"Well, I've arrived at the restaurant. I'm waiting for Director Xu to order."

Hearing this, Xu Xin smiled and said:

"No, you and your senior brother can order. If you eat with your family, don't be so polite. You are not outsiders... You order first, we will arrive in half an hour at most, and eat directly when we arrive. I am also hungry."

Seeing this, Yang Ying didn't try to evade, and said with a smile:

"Okay then, Director Xu, take it easy, don't worry."

"Well, good. Then hang up."

After hanging up the phone, the car returned to silence, only the sound of the engine remained.

And at this moment, Su Meng said:
"Brother Xu, the matter between Sister Baby and Huang Xiaoming was on the news yesterday."

"What news?"

Xu Xin asked curiously.

"Sister Baby came to Shanghai, and Huang Xiaoming came to pick up her photo, which was taken by the paparazzi."

"Hmm... is there a big fuss?"

He hasn't paid attention to the news in the circle these days, so he doesn't know about it.

Today's visit to Shanghai was also an invitation from Xue Haifeng. The reason was a celebration banquet, but a celebration banquet would not make him invite Roosevelt in the afternoon and call everyone so full.

Therefore, he felt in his heart that the matter of the investment company should have taken shape.

After Su Meng heard his words, she shook her head:

"It's not too big, basically no one pays attention to it. After all, the scandal between Sister Baby and Huang Xiaoming has been circulating for a while."

"Oh, that's fine."

Xu Xin nodded calmly.

don't care.

But Su Meng continued to ask:

"Brother Xu, can I ask something?"

"Ask."

"...Brother Xu, why do you call Brother Huang Xiaoming?"

"Well...it's normal that you don't know."

Xu Xin roughly explained his fate with Huang Xiaoming.

When Su Meng heard that the two had known each other for so long, she asked in surprise:

"But I don't think you usually have much contact with Huang Xiaoming."

"Well... It's quite complicated to be specific. Simply put, since he bought Huayi's shares and became a shareholder of Huayi, it means that our relationship has stopped here, understand? "

"understood."

Although Su Meng usually looks a little silly, but this kind of thing is still clear.

Huang Xiaoming bought Huayi's shares, which meant that he was on the Huayi boat.

What about Brother Xu... If nothing else, the past seven days of "If You Are the One" and "Hawthorn Tree" are almost out of my mind!

One is the Beijing circle and the other is the Northwest circle. They are different sects, so it is really impossible to have a deep friendship.

but……

She glanced at Xu Xin in the back seat, and seeing that he wasn't impatient, she asked:

"But he's still dating baby sister."

"Well, so what's the matter?... Hey, factions are all fictitious. If you really say it, your sister Mi is also from the Beijing circle. We are not some martial arts novels. Talking about circles in front of love is a bit too much." Nonsense."

"That's true...but...Brother Xu...I don't understand anymore after hearing what you said."

"Like?"

"For example... the reason why he didn't admit his relationship with Sister Baby, is this the reason?"

"...?"

Suddenly Xu Xin was taken aback.

Looking at Su Meng in surprise:

"what do you mean?"

"I think it's very strange. Before I came to the company, Huang Xiaoming was already very popular. I also followed the gossip news, and I heard some of his gossip. He and Li Fei, Qin Lan, and the "Deep Love" I've heard about the relationship history of the actresses in "Rain and Rain", and he has admitted these people openly. That's why I've always wondered why Sister Baby is so beautiful and more than enough for him, but he always deny……"

"..."

Now, Xu Xin frowned.

Following Su Meng's meaning, he said:
"You mean, the reason why he and Yang Ying chose not to make it public... is also similar to what I said just now about our relationship? He is from Beijing, and Yang Ying is from us, so there is no way for the two of them to make it public?"

"I just thought of it too, because of Brother Xu's explanation~"

"Well……"

For a moment, Xu Xin didn't know what to say.

It's not because of speechlessness.

But...

He seemed to think of something in his mind, but he couldn't figure it out for a while.

As for what Mengmeng said is right or wrong...

From his point of view, it makes sense.

In fact, my personal relationship with Huang Xiaoming has not changed.

If we really get together, we'll have a drink, brag, and laugh. It's definitely no problem.

And if we really want to say when did the relationship start to change...

To be reasonable, it is actually "The Wind".

After "The Wind" hit the box office... nothing messed up.

But the relationship between the two of them naturally changed from the kind of "knowing that you come to Hengdian, I'll treat you to dinner and drink" to a relationship...not unfamiliar but not very familiar.

With Yang Ying's relationship, as long as the two of them don't break up, then they are definitely not estranged.

But if the two break up...

Xu Xin reckoned that his contact with him should also be broken.

And the reason why Yang Ying came to the magic capital this time was actually because of herself.

This afternoon he will bring Yang Ying to attend Roosevelt's party.

Because Qian Pengcheng is here today.

It must be the most suitable for him to take Yang Ying.

However, Huang Xiaoming was in Shanghai, and the two called themselves to eat at noon, which was not in the plan.

But now, after talking with Mengmeng, Xu Xin suddenly discovered some things that he had ignored before.

Frowning and thinking for a moment, he dialed Yang Mi's number.

The phone was connected quickly, and the young woman's ding ding dong dong rang:
"Hey?"

"...What's happening?"

"Boom! I'm chopping meat! Boom!"

Hearing the sound of the powerful slash, Xu Xin said a word of concern:
"Then pay attention to your hands..."

"It's okay, I'm not stupid, I can't scratch my own hand."

"...?"

Xu Xin, who always felt that this little blackie was alluding to something, was speechless.

And Yang Mi asked:

"What's the matter with the call? Have you seen BABY?"

"Not yet, I'm rushing over there. Stop what you're doing first, and I'll ask you something."

"Boom! Say it... Don't worry, I'm already such an adult, I can't handle a knife well? How about I show you a one-handed pineapple peeling?"

"You take a rest, I thank you!"

Although she didn't know what the matchmakers were talking about, Xu Xin hurriedly stopped her.

"Then tell me quickly!"

"...Okay, let me ask you, how much Huang Xiaoming has helped Yang Ying? I mean career."

"Well……"

Hearing this, Yang Mi was taken aback, and gave her own answer:
"Very ordinary, why are you asking this? Did he offend you?"

But Xu Xin didn't answer.

Frowning again, he asked:

"Very average?"

"Well, it's very ordinary."

Yang Mi nodded again for confirmation.

With the phone tucked around his neck, the bone-chopping knife in his hand slammed again, cutting off the pork spine for his sister-in-law's soup.

(End of this chapter)