I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 546 Killer Universe!
The casting for "John Wick 2" continues to generate heated discussions.

The high level of attention received both domestically and internationally has even led to another small surge in the box office of "Hong Kong Trip".

The box office figures for films released during the National Day holiday have now been released.

"Hong Kong Trip" grossed 25.97 billion yuan at the Chinese box office.

The film has grossed a total of $2.6 million at the North American box office!
Meanwhile, "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon," released at the same time, grossed 8.56 million yuan, but only earned $6.94 in its first two weeks in the North American market.

This data is up to October 30, 2013, and the comparison between the two works is particularly striking.

Wang Zhonglei was furious, but he had no choice but to accept reality.

It's worth noting that they had high hopes for "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon".

They intensified their publicity and marketing efforts in this area, but the final results were unacceptable.

Especially after consecutive defeats against the Electric Power Company and Chen Jin.

This is undoubtedly a slap in the face to Huayi.

Wang Zhonglei really couldn't do anything about Chen Jin.

Since its successful debut during the Spring Festival season, this product has become a hot commodity.

Traffic is increasing.

The momentum was absolutely unstoppable.

Huayi has been in the entertainment industry for many years, but now they are being suppressed by a new company. I'm afraid everyone is watching them make a fool of themselves.

Wang Zhongjun remained silent.

The worry on his face was particularly evident.

"Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" was their last act of genius, yet it still ended in a disastrous failure.

Precisely.

The box office performance of "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" has exceeded its investment costs.

They broke even.

However, the outstanding performance of "Hong Kong Trip" put direct pressure on "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon".

"never mind."

"I will try to avoid releasing my next film on China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)."

If this continues, Huayi is truly doomed.

The successive setbacks have made them a laughing stock in the eyes of many.

"I just don't understand."

"What kind of magic does Chen Jin possess? All his works are both critically acclaimed and commercially successful."

Wang Zhonglei really wanted to find out.

After hearing his younger brother's words, Wang Zhongjun remained silent.

Perhaps their starting point was wrong.

In the entertainment industry, there are no eternal enemies.

If I had the opportunity to work with Chen Jin, it would probably be a good choice.

only.

This is probably something we can only dream about.

As a rising star, Chen Jin is bound to be arrogant and overconfident, so how could she possibly take Huayi seriously?
Wang Zhonglei was so emotional that he didn't notice Wang Zhongjun's condition.

He now completely regards Chen Jin as his imaginary enemy.

Little did he know, they didn't take him seriously at all.

After all, Chen Jin's goal was never domestic; his vision did not allow him to focus solely on the Chinese market.

Unfortunately, Wang Zhonglei couldn't understand; he only cared that his company's work had once again lost to Chen Jin and Dianke.

***
"Happy filming!"

The cast and crew of "My Old Classmate".

Cheers echoed throughout the set, and Zhu Yanmanz stood beside Chen Jin with a beaming smile.

Guo Fan walked towards Chen Jin's position.

The mockery in his eyes was particularly evident.

"Now the young couple can go out together again."

The teasing in her words made Zhu Yanmanzi blush. Although it was a little later than expected, it didn't delay the rest of the trip.

"Let's go! Hongbinlou Restaurant tonight."

"President Chen is treating us to a wrap party."

As soon as Guo Fan finished speaking, the entire film set became even more excited.

The group headed to Hongbinlou.

As a top-notch restaurant with a history of 173 years, it is famous for its whole lamb feast and halal cuisine, and even enjoys the reputation of being the number one halal restaurant in Kyoto.

It not only possesses a profound cultural heritage, but has also been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.

suffice it to say.

The strength of Hongbinlou.

now.

The entire cast and crew of "My Old Classmate" have arrived.

After spending time together, everyone has become quite familiar with Chen Jin, the award-winning actor.

Even though he became famous at a young age, he didn't have that arrogance about him.

"Brother Jin."

Not long after everyone was seated, Sui Kai walked over to Chen Jin's seat with a wine glass in his hand.

The expression on her face revealed a deep sense of reluctance.

"Thank you for your guidance during this period, Brother Jin. I hope to have the opportunity to act with you someday."

Sui Kai raised the wine glass in his hand.

His words were full of sincerity.

His role in the movie "My Old Classmate" was not large, and coupled with the fact that he was not formally trained in acting, his acting skills were relatively immature.

but--

Fortunately, Chen Jin was there and could give him some pointers from time to time.

Chen Jin raised her wine glass.

He admired Sui Kai quite a bit; he was intelligent and capable.

He became an internet sensation by imitating 12 different characters in short videos, successfully standing out from the ranks of those with formal training.

Noticing Chen Jin's response, Sui Kai's mood improved significantly.

Chen Jin had some ideas about this; perhaps she could give Sui Kai a role in "The Wandering Earth".

With Sui taking the lead, the rest of the people present stepped forward one after another.

If it weren't for Zhu Yanmanzi, they might never have had the chance to get in touch with Chen Jin, a top celebrity.

"Brother Jin, I wish you a smooth start to filming 'John Wick 2'."

"I wish Brother Jin's works will all achieve great results."

Chen Jin nodded.

"cheers!"

"Wishing 'My Old Classmate' great box office success."

At the command, the people present cheered instantly.

Many of the characters in this production are making their screen debut.

It was indeed a precious memory for them, especially the months they spent with Chen Jin, during which they learned a lot of knowledge that they wouldn't normally have access to.

"Alright! Let our CEO Chen have a proper meal. Who starts by forcing him to drink right from the start?"

Guo Fan promptly interrupted everyone's actions.

He could understand the respect these main actors had for Chen Jin, after all, Chen Jin's current strength was unmatched in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.

In addition, it has already opened up the Hollywood market.

Everything went smoothly from then on.

Zhu Yanmanz sat next to Chen Jin. Compared to the completion of filming for "My Old Classmate", she was more looking forward to accompanying Chen Jin to Los Angeles.

Fortunately, the work was already finished, and they could proceed as scheduled.

Chen Jin noticed Zhu Yanmanz's gaze, and when she turned her head to look at him, their eyes met.

"What are you thinking about now?"

Chen Jin casually tapped Zhu Yanmanzi's head, interrupting her thoughts, but her smile became even brighter.

It was approaching late at night.

The wrap party was drawing to a close.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz drove home, finally enjoying a moment of leisure after more than two months of filming.

At this moment, I feel completely carefree and relaxed.

Su Wanyu was sitting on the sofa, glancing out the window every now and then.

"Xiao Jin and the others said they would be back today, why is it so late and there's still no sign of them?" During the time Zhu Yanmanzi was filming, Chen Jin also rarely came home.

Chen Xianqi wiped the water off his hands before coming out of the kitchen.

"Xiao Jin said that the crew is going to hold a wrap party, and the young people will definitely have a lot to talk about when they get together."

That being said.

It was already close to midnight, and it was getting late, which was a bit worrying.

Just then, I heard the sound of a key turning by the door.

When Su Wanyu looked up, Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz had already appeared in the entrance hall.

“Xiao Jin, Zizi.”

"You are finally back."

Su Wanyu quickly went over, her gaze falling on the two children with affection.

"Auntie, uncle."

"It's so late, and you're still worried about me."

Zhu Yanmanzi gently hugged Su Wanyu in front of her, and the whole atmosphere was very harmonious.

"I've made chicken soup for you in the pot, come and have a bowl to warm yourself up."

Su Wanyu pulled Zhu Yanmanzi into the restaurant, a move that left Chen Jin, who was standing beside her, stunned.

Since his daughter-in-law came into the picture, his status as a son has steadily declined.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xianqi couldn't help but shrug.

"Your mom has been talking about you two a lot lately. Now that you're back, you can stay a few more days, right?"

Chen Jin looked at the two people in the restaurant.

At this moment, all my loved ones are by my side.

"can."

"I'll probably be flying to Los Angeles at the end of the month to attend the casting for 'John Wick 2'."

Although the rest time is not much, it's better than nothing.

The family of four arrived at the dining table.

The kitchen was filled with steam, yet it inexplicably made people feel at ease.

Full of wine and food.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz were lying in their bed at home, a rare occasion.

"Filming for this year is now complete!"

That's right. After filming "My Old Classmate" was completed, Zhu Yanmanzi's next most important task was to accompany Chen Jin to handle the casting for "John Wick 2" and the filming of "Marvel".

Fortunately, Marvel's role was not large; he only made a brief appearance.

As for Chen Jin...

My brain is working at lightning speed right now.

The general direction of next year's work is already clear: a cameo role in "Wolf Warrior" and filming of "The Martian" and "The Wandering Earth".

Guo Fan is still handling the pre-production preparations for "The Wandering Earth".

Relatively speaking, he poured a lot of effort into this film.

Even though he was quite interested in The Martian, he only decided to serve as a planner and producer.

This can be seen.

The importance of the movie "The Wandering Earth".

As for Zhu Yanmanzi, Chen Jin turned her head and looked over, thinking that perhaps she could arrange for a few other types of films to be released next year.

He hoped his lover could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Zhu Yanmanz had no idea what Chen Jin was thinking.

She has a relatively easygoing personality and doesn't compete or fight for most things. Fortunately, Chen Jin is by her side and can often help her clear away all obstacles, no matter how small.

Thinking this, Zhu Yanmanz reached out and hugged the person in front of her.

The atmosphere in the room gradually warmed up.

For the two of them, it was a rare moment of time alone.

……

On November 28, 2013, Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz had already headed to Beijing Airport.

Next, we'll head to Los Angeles to handle the casting for "John Wick 2".

The car came to a smooth stop in the airport parking lot.

Before leaving, Su Wanyu gave him countless instructions and reminders.

Compared to the brief time they could spend together, she would prefer her son to do what he enjoys.

"Ahhh-"

"Chan, it really is Chan!"

"Chan! Look this way."

As soon as the two arrived outside the airport, they heard screams coming from all directions.

Seeing fans, moviegoers, and media reporters flocking to the scene, Chen Jin felt utterly overwhelmed.

Universal and Paula have already announced the casting date.

Media reporters are always quick to jump to conclusions, and they've probably been waiting here for days.

As the two approached, the screams intensified.

Zhu Yanmanzi followed behind Chen Jin, and was actually quite happy about this scene.

Only popularity can prove Chen Jin's status.

Her boyfriend had already become a figure of great public interest.

"Brother Jin, what are your thoughts on the casting process for 'John Wick 2'?"

"I've heard that many domestic film stars want to audition. In your opinion, would you choose a Chinese filmmaker?"

"Chen Jin, do you think 'John Wick 2' will continue the success of 'John Wick'?"

"In a partnership with Global, who holds the power of discourse?"

A deluge of problems swept in.

Chen Jin did everything she could to carve a bloody path for herself and Zhu Yanmanz.

The entire airport was completely packed with people, and Chen Jin was somewhat taken aback by their enthusiasm.

He then greeted everyone present.

Chen Jin then chose to answer a few relatively simple questions.

After all, John Wick 2 is still in the pre-production stage, so it's not appropriate to reveal too much information under these circumstances.

Seeing that they couldn't get any useful information about "John Wick 2" out of Chen Jin, the media reporters had no choice but to turn to other works.

"Chen Jin, the box office performance of 'Hong Kong Trip' completely crushed 'Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon'. What are your thoughts on this?"

Say? What?
This is clearly a trap set for him to fall into.

"No comment."

Chen Jin left those words behind, then quickly walked inside with Zhu Yanmanz.

A group of media reporters were left standing there alone.

"Jesus."

"I went to Los Angeles two days early, but they still caught me red-handed."

Zhu Yanman tidied her messy hair; she had been so badly injured that her feet were practically on the ground.

Chen Jin couldn't help but rub his forehead.

Being a celebrity is difficult; becoming a celebrity who becomes a sensation across the entire internet is even more difficult.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz boarded the plane; they were already very familiar with this journey.

I've spent almost half of the last two years in North America.

Zhu Yanmanzi yawned.

He tilted his head to the side and fell into a deep sleep.

As for the situation in China at this moment.

Although the media reporters did not obtain any useful information, they still managed to glean details from snippets of conversation.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz were spotted at the airport, seemingly heading to Los Angeles.

[Casting for "John Wick 2" is imminent; who has a chance to join the "Hitman" universe?]

[High expectations are high! Chen Jin appears at Beijing Airport for casting for "John Wick 2"!]

【…】

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Everyone is quite excited about this news, given the remarkable success of "John Wick".

This time.

Who will win the favor of joining the creative team of John Wick 2?
(End of this chapter)