The Quiet Rise of Entertainment Superstars

In the past two days, whenever Xiaoyue was in Tianyu, she would run into Wu Hao and Zhang Zehua in different places, and even saw Ma Teng twice.

Xiaoyue wondered if they were worried about the cinema chain?

Didn’t Minister Zhou inform them that the cinema chain issue had been decided?

When it comes to cinemas, Xiaoyue is also helpless.

Although Minister Zhou boasted to others that it was a big production with a budget of 700 or 800 million yuan, and the theaters also watched the movie, the film's chief producer and director were not well-known, which made it difficult to increase the number of screenings and the arranged time slots.

When Zhou Lei told Xiaoyue embarrassedly that the filming schedule for "Phone Booth" was two shows a day, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 10 p.m., it would be released on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xiaoyue was not angry, but relieved. For a low-budget movie, this was already a top-level arrangement. It was estimated that some famous directors could not get such resources even when making movies.

Fortunately, the theaters showing the film this time are all large cinemas, and it is estimated that they signed the contract out of respect for Tianyu.

However, Xiaoyue is still very optimistic about the future development of this movie. Once word of mouth comes out, the theaters will definitely adjust the number of screenings and the broadcast time periods. No one would leave money unearned, right?

Xiaoyue was getting ready to get off work when she met Wu Hao again at the elevator door.

"You know about the movie theater chain, right?" Xiao Yue couldn't hold it in any longer and asked Wu Hao.

Wu Hao smiled and said, "I knew it a long time ago. Our arrangement for this film is already on par with second-tier directors. Our Tianyu is awesome."

"Then you have something to do with me?"

Wu Hao coughed lightly and said, "Is your new movie script ready?"

Xiao Yue thought for a moment and said, "Didn't I tell you to wait until the box office of Phone Booth comes out before we decide?"

"Why do we have to wait until the box office results come out?" Wu Hao asked anxiously.

"The box office revenue should be used to invest in new movies."

Xiaoyue really thought so, even though she had more than one billion in her bank account, which were all accumulated from her various copyright fees.

Wu Hao thought about it and it seemed to make sense, so he asked tentatively, "Is the investment huge?"

"It's huge, maybe a few hundred million."

Xiaoyue answered casually, she hadn't decided what to shoot yet.

Wu Hao nodded and said, "No wonder you have to wait for the box office. But, can you set up your studio? And the secretary you are looking for."

Xiaoyue had long forgotten about this matter. She now had a cheap apprentice using her, so she really didn't think about it anymore.

Seeing Xiao Yue didn't say anything, Wu Hao continued, "We have no place to put our tens of millions of filming equipment, and the studio can't be any smaller."

No, she hasn't even agreed to set up the studio yet, and now he's asking for a smaller one?

"Well, you have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to do things one step at a time, right?"

Xiaoyue is so confused now. She has never thought about starting her own business. Isn’t it good to work in Tianyu?

Now she can only delay it for now, and she needs to think it over carefully.

"Director Cheng, that's the truth. Then I'll find a warehouse to store the equipment first?"

"Okay, let's go."

Xiaoyue doesn't want to see Wu Hao anymore, so let him do whatever he wants.

Sure enough, Xiaoyue didn’t see Wu Hao again in the next few days, but the Mid-Autumn Festival was coming.

Xiaoyue had already received the Hanfu made for her by Ye Guiping. After trying it on, she found it fit her very well, especially the fabric, which was obviously not ordinary.

Xiaoyue was not so stingy as to take advantage of Tianyu, so she transferred 50,000 yuan to the film and television department and explained the reason.

On the morning of the 15th, "Phone Booth" will have its premiere at the Dadi Cinema. Zhou Lei, the director of the Film and Television Department, will host the premiere personally, which is considered a great honor for Xiaoyue.

There were many guests, and one by one they walked the red carpet and came to the screening room.

Zhou Lei introduced Xiaoyue one by one. There were representatives from various cinemas, journalists, industry representatives, and some film critics. In total, there were hundreds of old friends. Xiaoyue really didn't know any of them, but she still greeted them and exchanged business cards.

At the same time, important personnel from the "Sniper Phone Booth" crew, including the lead actor Zhang Zehua, director Wu Hao, and chief photographer Ma Teng, also arrived.

Xiaoyue saw that everyone was wearing a neatly tailored suit. After a closer look, she found that they were all custom-made. The silk scarves that originally decorated the pockets of their clothes were printed with the five red words "Sniper Phone Booth". It was really cool.

Looking at herself again, she was wearing cropped jeans and a white T-shirt. This T-shirt was from the time she was on the set, and it had the words "Sniper Phone Booth" printed on it. Now she was standing next to Zhou Lei, looking like his assistant and follower.

Xiaoyue doesn't care what other people think, as long as she completes the premiere perfectly.

Xiao Yue also gave up the opportunity to speak on stage to Wu Hao. This guy was very happy. He finally had the chance to show his face in front of the news media. It would be best if the old man at home could see that he was doing well even though he had left home and did not rely on his family.

At ten o'clock, the premiere finally began. Amid the applause of the crowd, Zhou Lei stood up first to speak.

“Dear guests and dear audience:

Hello everyone! I am very honored to attend the premiere of "Phone Booth" with you on such a special day today. First of all, on behalf of Tianyu and the entire crew of "Phone Booth", I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and warm welcome to you all!

Today we gather here not only to celebrate the release of an excellent film, but also to feel the shock and emotion brought by film as an art form..."

"On this special day, let us enjoy the feast of this movie premiere together! Let us feel the emotions and thoughts in the movie together and create a wonderful movie memory together!

Thank you all! I wish the film a complete success! I wish you all a happy viewing!

Thanks! "

Xiaoyue looked at Zhou Lei with admiration. He was worthy of being the Minister of Film and Television. He spoke the official language just right. When he stepped down, her hands were clapping until they turned red.

"Director Cheng, what should I do? The manuscript I prepared doesn't seem to be that long..."

I don’t know when Wu Hao got close to Xiaoyue, looking nervous.

"Calm down. I'll let you say a few words. Just express your true feelings. Remember, don't brag."

Xiaoyue now feels that Wu Hao is an unreliable guy and is really afraid that he will speak nonsense and embarrass himself.

"Now, please invite our director of "Phone Booth", Wu Hao, to come forward and speak."

Following a brief introduction by the female host, Wu Hao finally stood on the podium.

Wu Hao felt like crying at this moment, his eyes were slightly moist. He thought of the difficulties of the past year, stood in front of the microphone and said: "I am also very grateful to all the guests and audiences for coming to the premiere of "Phone Booth". I am very honored to have the opportunity to stand here and speak to you all." After saying that, he bowed deeply.

Xiaoyue held her forehead in her hand in the audience, thinking, this guy isn't going to go for the sentimental stuff, is he?

"I have the opportunity to direct this film, thanks to Minister Zhou and my master Director Ma, who introduced me to Director Cheng. But the person I want to thank the most is Director Cheng, who entrusted the crew to me with confidence. With this trust, I felt that I must not let her down. The early preparations were not smooth, and I encountered various difficulties, but as long as I went to Director Cheng to tell her about the difficulties, she could give me a perfect solution, which determined the premise for the smooth filming of the film; during the filming process, Director Cheng was particularly good at controlling the camera, and you will find that the camera shooting techniques are perfect when you watch the film later, and our lead actor Zhang Zehua is even more immersive in acting. The combination of the two, isn't that how a good movie was born? Therefore, although I am the director, I dare not take credit for the success of this film. I want to thank Director Cheng and the entire crew for making this film a perfect success. Thank you all. I wish you all a happy viewing!"

After Wu Hao finished speaking, he bowed again. When he left the stage, his face was covered with tears, and he cried like a child.

The crew members came forward to hug and comfort Wu Hao, because this guy made everyone's mentality collapse, it was so touching.

Xiaoyue didn't know why, but she felt sad. She hadn't felt this way for a long time.

"Now, please invite the film's leading actor, the best actor Zhang Zehua, to come on stage and give a speech."

Zhang Zehua stepped onto the podium gracefully, his smile as gentle as spring breeze, his temperament gentle and elegant, and his charm as an actor was fully displayed.

"I haven't seen you all for a while, and I'm a little nervous."

After Zhang Zehua made a witty remark, he deliberately acted nervous, causing the audience to applaud and laugh.

"First of all, thank you all for coming to the premiere of "Phone Booth". Although this movie is not the first movie I have made, it is the most special one and the most comfortable one I have ever had. During previous filmings, everyone also affirmed and praised my acting skills, but during this filming, my acting skills were not only praised and recognized, but also understood and comforted. Especially Director Cheng, she understands me very well. My song "Boundless Oceans and Skies" was tailor-made for me after she talked to me, and the lyrics are the most true portrayal of my heart. During the filming, our crew was very happy. No matter what their status was, they got along with each other on an equal footing, chatting about everything. So, I hope that I can continue to work with Director Cheng in the future and continue to make her movies. Director Cheng, are you ready for the new script?"

Xiaoyue is going crazy. What did this guy say?

At this time, a reporter in the audience asked loudly: "Actor Zhang, you mean Director Cheng is the composer Yue, right?"

Sure enough, everyone heard something wrong in the words just now. When they thought about it carefully, "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" was a song written by Yue. So isn't Yue the Director Cheng who is here today?

Xiaoyue saw that something was wrong and quickly slipped into the backstage. If she didn’t leave now, how long would she have to wait?

The media went to the screening room to look for Director Cheng, but he was nowhere to be found.

Zhang Zehua laughed and said, "Yes, it's her. Don't look for her anymore, she slipped away long ago. I wish you all a happy movie!" After that, he jumped off the stage and slipped away.

Wu Hao, who had just calmed down, saw the noisy premiere, so he grabbed Ma Teng, who was a little stunned, and said, "Hurry up, you won't be able to leave if you don't leave now." The two of them slipped away.

At this time, Zhou Lei quickly came on stage to comfort people: "Don't get excited, Director Cheng is indeed the composer Ren Yue, and this movie is also her hard work. Why don't you sit down and watch the show before talking about other things."

Seeing that everyone had run away, the media reporters had no choice but to sit down.

A reporter looked at the footage he had taken earlier and was amused. Yue was in his footage. Although she was dressed casually and wearing a mask, she had a slim figure and was very easy to recognize.

"Yes, yes, I took a picture of Yue."

"Fuck, I was only focusing on taking pictures of the leaders and actors. Let me check to see if there are any shots I accidentally took..."

The reporter nearby began to look through the footage he had taken and actually found a photo of Xiaoyue standing behind Zhou Lei.

Although the face is not clear in the photo, the pair of watery peach blossom eyes are extremely stunning.

"Hahaha, I took a picture of it too. I can even see Yue's eyes."

Regardless of the noisy people in the audience, the premiere finally ended smoothly.

Zhou Lei wiped the sweat from his forehead. This was the most different premiere he had ever encountered in his life. It was too difficult.