Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 547 Another Miracle
September 27th.

Saturday.

Although it was only early morning, the Red Mansion was already bustling with activity. In the film and television industry, there are no weekends or holidays; in fact, it's busier during these times.

Especially when the company has new works released, they are even busier than ever.

In terms of publicity and distribution.

Although Guangxian Media is an agent.

However, the marketing department still needs to monitor relevant online public opinion. If any negative comments emerge, they must handle them immediately, whether through public relations or reporting.

After all, even the most popular works will have different opinions.

The remaining departments.

Other things also need to be taken care of.

The three works, "Lost in Thailand," "Under the Zhengyang Gate," and "Empresses in the Palace," are enough to keep the film and television production department staff extremely busy.

Busy as I am.

Everyone looked cheerful and happy.

Laughter rang out as everyone chatted happily about the lively scene at the movie theater the night before, though they talked more about the opening day's box office.

"Let me put it this way, the minimum is ten million!"

"It will go up again."

"Everyone knows it will go up. Rage already had 12 million back then, and the current movie's popularity is much higher than that. I just don't know if it can reach 20 million."

"Yes, I wish... I wish it were twenty million!"

When this topic came up, everyone's eyes were filled with longing.

The current ambition is at the level of 20 million, but one can only think of the achievements of those behemoths.

They also had a timid fear of imagining it.

After all, even the ancient war epic "The Warlords," which gathered a host of big names such as Jet Li and Andy Lau and had an investment of two or three hundred million yuan, only grossed a little over ten million yuan on its opening day.

Another war blockbuster, "Assembly," only grossed 1500 million yuan on its opening day.

The higher it goes, the more it surges upwards.

The higher the difficulty level, the greater the challenge.

There was a lot of discussion downstairs, and the atmosphere upstairs was just as busy.

Under Zhao Xuejing's direction, the administrative staff wiped Luo Ge's office spotless and quickly laid out various seasonal fruits, tea, champagne, cigarettes, cigars and other leisure items.

Despite the lack of any prior notice.

But they still vividly remember the scenes when "Raging Fire" was released last year.

It won't be long.

A large group of people inevitably swarmed over.

While everyone was busy, two Mercedes-Benzes stopped one after the other in the small parking lot, followed by the dull thud of doors closing.

"Okay."

"Haha, I don't know the exact amount either, thank you for your concern, Mr. Han."

"Wait for news."

"I reported to you immediately."

"Haha."

"No way, Third Master, don't even think about bullying an honest person. Last time your all-one-suit hand was so bad that I'm still bleeding. Ah, did I win in the end? I don't remember that happening."

Listening to the words drifting from the side.

Lin Yue smiled.

But she glared fiercely at Li Luo, then calmly rubbed her sore buttocks.

I was about to walk towards the company gate.

The roar of engines outside made her stop in her tracks.

Five or six cars came rushing in from all directions at the same time, and with a sudden screech of brakes, they blocked the security post completely.

"Aqiang."

After hanging up the phone, Li Luo shouted outside with his arms outstretched, "Don't let them in! These guys are all here to rip me off!"

"what?"

The security personnel blinked and looked around.

Amidst a burst of laughter.

Wang Changtian, Chen Jiashang, Wang Zhonglei, Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, Ding Haifeng, Jia Nailiang and others drove in with great excitement, followed by various hugs and handshakes, and a constant stream of excited greetings.

How did this movie perform on its opening day?

It either directly affects everyone's future or whether the effort invested will be rewarded.

at this time.

Who can stay at home with peace of mind?

That agonizing feeling could only be eased a little when everyone was together.

So I started working right on time.

They all came to Xinghuo Film and Television without prior arrangement.

"No."

Looking at these guys, all excited yet sporting varying degrees of dark circles under their eyes, Li Luo chuckled and spread his hands, saying, "Are you all really that serious? None of us are newbies who just started out!"

"Besides, the situation is very good right now, so why be so anxious?"

"That's just wonderful!"

Releasing his hand from rubbing his temples, Chen Jiashang couldn't help but light a cigarette: "It's making me feel really uncertain right now. I haven't slept well for almost two days and nights."

The others hurriedly nodded in agreement.

The same applies.

Normally, people wouldn't be this anxious; it's just a matter of whether the box office is better or worse.

But ever since the movie was released.

The overwhelming news coverage and the fervent movie-watching frenzy were phenomenal.

To be honest, it was also making them feel suffocated. Now they had to wait until the other shoe finally dropped before their anxious and unsettled feelings could finally subside.

Think of this.

Everyone turned to look at the person holding the boot.

"We'll have news anytime."

Wang Changtian switched the phone to his other hand and nervously wiped the sweat from his palm.

What a joke.

He's the most anxious one right now!

Guangxian Media only started getting involved in film distribution two years ago, and now it already has such popular resources at its disposal. The success or failure of these projects will directly affect whether the company can make a breakthrough in this area of ​​business.

If it succeeds, it will provide a prestigious brand for future distribution deals.

But it can be the other way around.

If the box office is not as good as expected.

The market's trust in Guangxian Media will collapse rapidly.

If you can squander such a great hand of cards as Li Luo and Chen Jiashang, who will dare to entrust you with big projects in the future?

Therefore, Guangxian Media's distribution department was going all out to release this film. Wang Changtian even privately contributed a lot of money and resources, ensuring that its various programs promoted Painted Skin for free every day.

All the pressure is now on him.

In the past few days, Wang Changtian has slept for no more than ten hours in total, always fighting on the front line of publicity and promotion.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Seeing the other person's expression, Li Luo gripped his hand tightly: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I've seen all the hard work you and your colleagues have put in during this time, no matter what the final result is."

"Handing 'Painted Skin' to Guangxian Media for distribution was the best decision I've made recently!"

"Thanks!!!"

Wang Changtian bit his cheek secretly.

With that sentence, all the hard work during this period was worthwhile.

At Lin Yue's invitation.

The crowd hurried toward the gate.

The commotion caused the employees of Xinghuo Films to stop what they were doing and all turn to look with excitement.

"Bell~~~"

I haven't even had a chance to say hello yet.

A crisp telephone ring suddenly broke the silence in the crowd.

The commotion was like a thunderclap, causing everyone who was happily walking forward to stop in their tracks. The employees of Xinghuo Films held their breath and looked in the direction from which the sound came with a gleam in their eyes.

Li Luo twisted his neck.

Chen Jiashang's forehead quickly broke out in a sweat, and Wang Zhonglei narrowed his eyes.

"Gudu."

Ding Haifeng swallowed hard.

"Hello~"

Although Wang Changtian's hoarse voice wasn't loud, it clearly echoed throughout the spacious office area of ​​several hundred square meters. Everyone held their breath, trying to hear what was being said on the other end of the phone.

Within those few seconds.

The air seemed to freeze.

Everyone looked at Wang Changtian, trying to deduce something from the expression on his face.

But the latter.

But his face remained expressionless.

The next moment, the phone slipped from his hand.

There was a snap.

He fell to the ground and rolled several times.

Everyone's heart trembled violently at the sight of the falling phone, but Wang Changtian stared intently at Li Luo, his eyes instantly blazing with a fire hotter than a volcanic eruption.

The second boot.

fall!

After just a few minutes.

The phones of the entertainment departments of major portal websites and major news media were ringing off the hook. Everyone who received the call was stunned for a few seconds, and then jumped up like a donkey that had been whipped.

He stumbled and lunged toward the editor.

Thanks to its good personal relationship with Xinghuo Films, Xinlang Entertainment obtained first-hand information and quickly changed the front page headline.

"Painted Skin" grossed 29 million yuan on its opening day in mainland China, setting a new record for Chinese-language films!

Such a title.

It instantly triggered countless mouse clicks.

There was no text description inside, only a photo of Li Luo raising his arms high at the premiere in Beijing, embracing the painted skin in an extremely flamboyant manner amidst the crazy shouts of fans.

The news was extremely concise.

But it left countless people dumbfounded.

Staring intently at that flamboyant figure, then gazing absently at the number 29 million, any words seemed to pale in comparison to that figure.

Sohu Entertainment, Tencent Entertainment, NetEase Entertainment, and other major and minor portal websites.

All of them are worth 29 million!

This news.

Like a meteorite from outer space crashing into the ocean, it instantly unleashed a monstrous storm.

The director of "The Equation of Love and Death" slumped heavily onto the sofa, watching in despair as his masterpiece was about to be crushed into nothingness, utterly powerless to fight back.

Zhou Xun swayed.

Her fingertips dug deep into her palms, and blood almost broke through the skin.

Loud, hearty laughter erupted from the China Film Group office.

The lucrative prize, the box office success that was within reach, was now threatened by a bloodthirsty tiger, its saliva dripping from its white fangs, throwing the "Connected" crew into chaos.

"impossible!"

The desk was slammed shut with a loud bang. Wu Yushen stood up abruptly and growled at his assistant who rushed into the office, "Absolutely impossible!!! This is a shameful act of box office fraud!!!"

"Hahaha."

Huang Baiming, who was far away in Hong Kong Island, hung up the phone. He looked at the "Ip Man" poster on the wall and burst into laughter, slapping his thigh as he laughed.

His ecstatic expression was almost as if he had struck it rich.

Brands represented by Li Luo, Fan Bingbing, and Gao Yuanyuan were overjoyed, making numerous phone calls to urge factories to work overtime and ensure stable supply.

The theater chain nearly overwhelmed the Guangxian distribution department with calls, all requesting more copies.

Increase the number of matches.

It was also an inevitable choice. "This is China Entertainment News, and I'm your host, Xie Nan."

"The film 'Painted Skin' was released nationwide at midnight on September 26, which was yesterday, and grossed 29 million on its opening day."

"Successfully defeated 12 million of 'Rage'."

Records include 15 million for "Assembly" and 27 million for "Red Cliff."

"It has set a new record for the highest-grossing opening day for a Chinese-language film in mainland China. There is no doubt that a box office miracle is happening. A movie-going frenzy is sweeping across the country, and its momentum is so strong that it is expected to dominate the film market during the National Day holiday."

"According to the heads of major cinema chains."

"The 26th is a normal workday, which has always had a certain impact on the box office, but under such circumstances, it is very rare for domestic films to still achieve such good box office results."

"Box office revenue is expected to continue to rise over the next Saturday and Sunday."

"China Film Report, this is host Jing Wei."

"Next."

"Bringing you today's hottest movie news."

"The first domestically produced fantasy blockbuster, 'Painted Skin,' was released yesterday and achieved an outstanding opening day box office of 29 million yuan, successfully setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening day for a Chinese-language film."

"Li Luo, head of the production company Xinghuo Films, said he was very happy and surprised by this achievement."

"However, compared to grades..."

"What makes me even happier is the recognition from the audience."

"China Film Group Chairman Han Sanping congratulated the Painted Skin crew over the phone, claiming that this is a signal of the upgrading of cultural consumption in China and a sign that the Chinese film industry is moving towards maturity and going global."

The box office figures for the first day are in.

The shock left industry insiders speechless.

I knew it would be a box office hit, but I never expected it would even break the opening day box office record of "Red Cliff".

The production cost of "Painted Skin" was advertised as 80 million, while "Red Cliff" had a staggering 600 million, a difference of nearly eight times. In terms of cast, the latter was far superior.

Chan Ka-sheung is a renowned director in Hong Kong, but Ng Yu-sam is an internationally acclaimed director.

Li Luo is awesome.

Leung Chiu-wai is a veteran actor.

The cast includes Jin Chengwu, Zhang Fengyi, Zhang Zhen, Lin Zhiling, Hu Jun, You Yong, Tong Dawei, Zhao Wei, Hou Yong, and Xiao Songjia, bringing together actors from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and even Japan.

It could easily crush "Painted Skin" in the dust.

Fan Bingbing Huo.

But she's just getting started.

Despite her popularity, Gao Yuanyuan has only acted in a few small-budget films.

As for Yang Mi, Ding Haifeng, Jia Nailiang, and others, to put it bluntly, they are just minor figures, not even considered big shots in the television or film industries.

It has proven its box office appeal.

Only Li Luo.

But it was precisely this seemingly inferior lineup that managed to overturn the Red Cliff, which featured more than a dozen stars!

To describe it as utterly shocking would be an understatement.

They shouted that it was impossible.

It wasn't just Wu Yushen alone.

Regardless of how industry peers reacted, Painted Skin, having already been hit by the second shoe, continued its unstoppable momentum, raking in box office revenue on Saturday and Sunday.

Two days later.

Guangxian Media issued another battle report.

The movie "Painted Skin" achieved a total box office of over 100 million yuan in just three days during its opening weekend.

Such news.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as earth-shattering.

It was also benchmarked against.

It's still the movie "Red Cliff".

When it was released in July, Red Cliff grossed over 100 million yuan in four days and was hailed by entertainment media as creating a box office miracle for Chinese films. No one expected that the miracle would be refreshed again in just over two months!
As two blockbuster works that appeared on the market one after the other, they were naturally compared in all aspects.

Wu Yushen, who just finished participating in an event.

In this situation, he was also surrounded by reporters.

"Director Wu, please wait a moment."

What are your thoughts on the box office performance of the film "Painted Skin"?

"Director Wu, have you been following the movie 'Painted Skin'? It broke the record of 'Red Cliff' at 100 million yuan in just three days. What congratulatory words would you like to say to Director Chen Jiashang?"

"Regarding the audience's dissatisfaction with Mengmeng standing up, and some saying that the war scenes in 'Painted Skin' are more realistic and accurate, what are Director Wu's thoughts?"

Various provocative remarks.

This made Wu Yushen's forehead veins throb.

Just over two months ago, he was a glamorous international director, but now his glory has been snatched away by someone else. Considering the production costs of both parties, he even seems inferior.

The one who led the team to steal the glory was the same young man who had previously offended him by refusing to play Zhao Yun.

It was sinking his own apprentice.

The guy who caused the movie "Blood Brothers" to be pulled from theaters.

In my heart.

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he felt.

Such soaring box office results are poised to make a group of mainland actors famous.

Such a situation.

Wu Yushen's eyebrows twitched as he watched.

He had only managed to suppress his urge to be sarcastic after receiving a pointed phone call from Han Sanping a couple of days ago, but now the reporters had completely ignited his anger, and he immediately uttered a cold remark:

"Of course, congratulations to Painted Skin, provided that this is a real achievement."

As soon as these words came out.

The reporters were so excited they were like they were on steroids, frantically chasing after Wu Yushen as he walked away.

"Director Wu!!!"

"Are you referring to the box office fraud of 'Painted Skin'?"

"Director Wu, are you questioning whether the box office results of 'Painted Skin' are inflated? Do you have any inside information about the box office?"

But no matter how much I pressed for an answer...

Wu Yushen, however, showed no intention of responding again.

He left triumphantly under the escort of his staff, leaving more than a dozen reporters looking at each other in bewilderment. They scattered like birds and beasts, their fingers trembling as they quickly dialed the main number.

As entertainment reporters from mainland China, they naturally hoped to see Painted Skin become a box office hit.

But emotions are emotions, and a livelihood is a livelihood.

This kind of news.

No one can let this go easily.

"Painted Skin Suspected of Box Office Fraud!!!"

Today, while attending a commercial event, internationally renowned director Wu Yushen congratulated the film "Painted Skin" on its great success, but only if the results were 'real'.

The film *Painted Skin* is embroiled in controversy over allegedly inflated ratings; the director of *Red Cliff* raises questions about the matter.

There can't be anything in the world that everyone likes.

Even if it's money!

right.

The same is true.

Many people can also treat it as worthless.

Moreover, it's just a movie.

The more popular Painted Skin becomes, the more people dislike it. However, it is suppressed by the overwhelming trend and cannot stand out. Even if there are some scattered voices, they cannot make a splash.

Now, Wu Yushen, an internationally renowned director, has stepped forward.

A large flag was suddenly raised.

Those who opposed the idea were overjoyed. Fans of Zhou Xun, Li Yapeng, and other celebrities who had lost to Li Luo in the box office battle, as well as fans of Red Cliff, quickly stood behind the other side.

The clamor arose from the drumming.

"Hahaha, I knew the results of Painted Skin were so outrageous, it turns out it was a fake."

"It's just a melodramatic romance film. The director turned a horror movie into a love story. He must have been out of his mind. Director Wu is right. The movie Painted Skin is just a load of bull."

"That's right, they want to use this method to trick fans into going to the movie theater."

"There's no other way. That movie didn't have any decent actors, so we had to resort to these kinds of tricks to attract box office revenue!"

Spark Films.

Wu Lin, the marketing manager, leisurely sipped his coffee and moved the mouse to open one webpage after another.

Various entertainment news.

This is not laziness.

It's part of his job to keep track of every little thing happening in the industry.

"Manager Wu!"

A gasp rang out, and the colleague sitting next to him suddenly stood up.

Such a reaction.

This drew a puzzled look from Wu Lin.

"Fuck."

"What did I do to him?!"

"fart!"

Curses and swears rose and fell, almost forming a continuous stream in the marketing department's office area.

Zhao Xuejing looked up in surprise.

Wu Lin rushed up the stairs, covered in sweat, and without even greeting her, he knocked on the office door. When he heard a response from inside, he slammed the door open.

"what's up?"

Li Luo, who was working at her desk, looked up.

At the same time, his cell phone and landline rang urgently, the noise was almost like a storm.

"Say!"

Close the pen.

Li Luo showed no intention of answering the phone.

After calming himself down, Wu Lin quickly reported the information he had gathered.

"Oh~"

Li Luo nodded expressionlessly. After a moment's thought, he tapped the table with his pen: "Call a reporter you know and hold a press conference at the company in an hour."

"it is good."

Wu Lin quickly turned around and walked out of the office.

"Mr. Han."

After the door closed, Li Luo answered his personal cell phone.

“Alo”.

Han Sanping's urgent voice came through the phone, extremely annoyed, "There might be a misunderstanding. Let's find some time to get together and talk things out face to face, so we don't make things too ugly."

"Third Master."

Li Luo shook his head and said seriously, "Painted Skin is currently making 20 to 30 million in box office revenue a day!"

Light and airy words.

This left Han Sanping speechless.

He understood the meaning of those words very clearly. This was not a matter of personal face; such a huge box office revenue involved not only a production company, nor just one person.

Xinghuo Films, Huayi Brothers, Creation Flea, Guangxian Media, and numerous cinema chains of all sizes.

A huge interest group has already formed.

There are at least several thousand people involved, and they all rely on this movie to make a living.

Even if Li Luo is willing to back down, there will be countless hands pushing him forward, including his own. This is no longer a simple misunderstanding that can be overlooked.

"Ah."

Han Sanping was silent for a few seconds, then said helplessly, "Do what you should do. But your status is different now. Just respond with reason and evidence, and don't curse in public."

“You’re all big bosses now, don’t act like a child.”

"Hey~"

Li Luo immediately argued his case, saying indignantly, "Third Master, don't slander me. My character has always been widely praised."

Laughing dumbly.

Han Sanping whispered a few words of comfort to him, then hung up the phone.

(End of this chapter)