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Chapter 358 The game is getting bigger and bigger

Rong Xinda held a celebration banquet for "Daming Palace Ci" at a high-end star hotel in Beijing.

"Da Ming Gong Ci" had an investment of 2500 million, which is definitely a big production nowadays. When Li Shaohong was preparing for this drama, his main purpose was to help Rong Xinda gain popularity, and he did not have much confidence in making profits.

But because of Qi Wei's participation, the drama achieved ratings that exceeded expectations. With Qi Wei's help, the drama was able to be sold to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

It ended up being an unexpected big profit.

Although the investment profit ratio was not as good as Qi Wei's, Li Shaohong and others were already very happy and finally spent a lot of money to hold this celebration banquet.

Dozens of groups were held in this high-end star hotel, and all the staff who participated in the "Da Ming Palace Ci" stage and behind the scenes were invited.

Naturally, including those girls from Class 96 of China National Theater.

In "Ci of the Ming Dynasty", Hu Jing played the role of the young Empress Wei, and Zhang Tong played the role of Xue Shao's married wife, both of whom participated in the play.

But they were not the only ones in their class who came to the celebration banquet.

There are also Zhang Ziyi and Zeng Li.

Zhang Ziyi came on her own initiative. She knew very well that the film and television industry pays great attention to interpersonal relationships. It would be a good idea to get to know more people, especially well-known domestic directors and producers like Li Shaohong. She should try her best to build good relationships if she has the opportunity. relation.

Zeng Li was persuaded to come. She was not as scheming as Zhang Ziyi. When she learned that Qi Wei would come, she agreed.

Since Zhang Ziyi and Zeng Li did not participate in "Daming Palace Ci", they were not eligible to participate in the celebration banquet. However, after Li Shaohong learned that they were both "Qi girls", he readily agreed.

Zhang Ziyi and Zeng Li were able to attend the celebration banquet.

There is also a woman in their class, Yuan Quan, who has a close relationship with Qi Wei. She is currently filming "Lu Bu and Diao Chan" directed by Chen in Hengdian and is not in Beijing, so she did not come.

Zhang Ziyi and the others arrived at the celebration banquet very early. Before Qi Wei showed up, they were bored and chatting.

"Ziyi, when will your movie be released?" Zhang Tong asked, and everyone looked at Zhang Ziyi.

"The summer vacation schedule has been set and it will be released in July." Zhang Ziyi replied with a smile.

"It's already May now, and there are only less than two months left. It's so fast. Congratulations to you, Ziyi." Zhang Tong congratulated sincerely.

"Ziyi, you are about to soar into the sky. I really envy you for having such good luck." Hu Jing also congratulated, with a bit of amusement in her words.

After all, Zhang Ziyi is the top performer in the class and has the worst grades in professional courses. How come she was able to film Lao Mouzi's "My Father and Mother" and the upcoming "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" one after another.

Hu Jing must be unconvinced and a little jealous.

"I'd like to thank you all for your kind words." Zhang Ziyi didn't pay attention, and was a little worried at the moment.

The reason for this is because Zhang Ziyi participated in the internal preview screening of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and watched the finished film of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

After all, with an investment of over 100 million, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was shot exquisitely, the pictures are beautiful, and it is indeed very artistic.

But from an audience's perspective, Zhang Ziyi didn't like this drama.

Even if there are Hong Kong superstars like Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh participating in the film, and even if the current audience has a filter for these Hong Kong superstars, this movie is unlikely to achieve a very satisfactory box office in the mainland.

Qi Wei's company owns the distribution rights for this film, but it seems that it does not plan to invest too many distribution resources. It is very likely that it will suffer a box office failure like "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin".

Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has Hollywood investment and the movie will be released in Europe and the United States, this movie will be released first in China.

If the domestic box office does not achieve the desired results, this will definitely affect the box office of this drama in Europe and the United States.

In this case, if you told Zhang Ziyi that this drama would set a Chinese box office record in Europe and the United States, she would not believe it at all.

At this moment, she didn't know that Li Yu planned to run this drama until the Oscars.

If a blockbuster like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" fails with an investment of over 100 million, everyone involved will suffer.

Especially the leading actors will become the target of criticism. Even if it is not your problem, you will still have to take the blame.

This can seriously affect an actor's career.

Especially actresses.

The failure of "Song of Qin" directly led to Xu Qing not being able to make movies for several years. Now Zhang Ziyi has only made two movies in her debut, but she does not have the background of Xu Qing back then.

If "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" fails, Zhang Ziyi may encounter the dilemma of having nothing to film.

"Fortunately, Qi Wei is there." Zhang Ziyi muttered softly, comforting himself.

"Yeah, luckily you have Qi Wei, you are so lucky." Hu Jing followed jealously. In her opinion, Zhang Ziyi can film "My Father and Mother" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Because of Qi Wei.

"Ziyi, how was your audition for "Hero"? Will you participate in this drama?" Zeng Li, who had always been silent, asked.

"Director Zhang is very satisfied with me. If nothing else, I will participate in this drama." Zhang Ziyi replied with a smile, and the smile on his face was not as forced as before.

Zhang Ziyi listened to Lao Mouzi's suggestion and eventually declined Zhang Beard's request to star in "The Swordsman". In order to compensate Zhang Ziyi, Lao Mouzi arranged a role for Zhang Ziyi in "Hero".

"I'm indeed lucky, I still have a second life, hehe." Zhang Ziyi smiled inwardly.

So what if "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" fails, as long as "Hero" succeeds, I can still stand out.

For being able to star in "Hero", Zhang Ziyi wanted to give credit to Qi Wei.

In fact, everyone thinks so, because "Hero" was planned by Qi Wei Company, and Qi Wei Company also participated in the investment and production.

Zhang Ziyi was able to film "Hero" because of Qi Wei.

Not far away, Mr. Zhou was chatting with Chen Hong. The two were talking and laughing.

Chen Hong was currently filming "Lu Bu and Diao Chan" directed by Chen Da, and she rushed back to the capital from Hengdian to attend the celebration banquet.

Zhang Ziyi looked at Mr. Zhou and suddenly said to everyone: "Have you seen the news? Some time ago, Zhou Xun went to Hong Kong City to participate in an audition for Jiahe's new film."

"Is it Cheng Long's "The Secret Agent"?" Zhang Tong asked.

"Yes, this is it." Zhang Ziyi clicked, and then asked everyone: "Guess why she is qualified to audition."

"Could it be because she played Xiao Taiping? I heard that "Da Ming Gong Ci" has good ratings in Hong Kong." Zhang Tong replied.

"Monitor, why are you so naive?" Zhang Ziyi couldn't help rolling his eyes and said: ""Da Ming Palace Ci" was broadcast in Hong Kong after she went to audition, and the time didn't match up. Besides, she Why can you play Xiao Taiping?"

It was Hu Jing who reacted quickly and asked, "What do you mean, she got the opportunity to audition for Cheng Long's new film because of Qi Wei?"

"Well, it's because of Qi Wei." Zhang Ziyi said confidently.

The meeting between Qi Wei and Jiahe's boss Zou was a private meeting, and not many people outside knew about it. Although both parties were interested in cooperating, some details were still being discussed and have not been announced to the outside world.

Students like Hu Jing and others who have not yet graduated from the National Theater Academy do not know these trade secrets.

"Ziyi, how can you be so sure?" Hu Jing asked in disbelief.

"Then let me ask you, who is the heroine of Zhou Xingxing's new movie "Kung Fu Football", and who is starring in Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai's new movie "Infernal Affairs"?"

"Gao Yuanyuan and Yan Danchen." Zhang Tong replied. These movies are almost ready and will start filming soon. They are all reported in the news, so they know who will play these roles.

I also know that both dramas have investment from Qi Wei Company.

"However, the investment in the new movie prepared by Jiahe for Cheng Long exceeds 2.5 million, which is a new Chinese record. According to your opinion, how much money does Qi Wei need to invest in this movie to include Zhou Xun in this movie? Here." Hu Jing still couldn't believe it.

"Don't forget, the investment in "Hero" is about the same amount." Zhang Ziyi replied.

It was really hard to refute this, and everyone was silent for a while.

"I still don't believe it." Hu Jing said suddenly.

"You have a good relationship with Zhou Xun. Why don't you ask her? Or wait until Qi Wei comes and ask Qi Wei for the answer." Zhang Ziyi said with a smile.

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived, but Zhang Tong saw Qi Wei with sharp eyes.

"Qi Wei is here! Qi Wei is here!" Zhang Tong reminded loudly, and everyone looked at Qi Wei.

"Did you recognize who was following them?" Zeng Li felt familiar and asked.

"It's Xu Ke! And his wife Shi Nansheng!" Zhang Ziyi, who was well-informed, recognized him immediately after seeing clearly and replied.

"Xuke! It's him! Why did he come with Qi Wei!"

Everyone became confused in shock.

As soon as Qi Wei appeared on the stage, he immediately became the most watched person in the audience.

Who is called Qi Wei is a big star, who is called Qi Wei has now become capital.

Now there is a great Hong Kong director like Xu Ke following behind, which is a shock.

Many people came to show their hospitality. After greeting the hosts of the celebration banquet, Li Shaohong and others, while Xu Ke was chatting happily with them, Qi Wei saw Mr. Zhou and walked over.

"What are you talking about? Are you chatting so happily?" Qi Wei asked with a smile.

"We were sharing our experiences that day, hehe." Mr. Zhou replied with a smile.

Qi Wei knew which day Mr. Zhou was talking about.

Glancing at Chen Hong, she still had a smile on her face and didn't seem to think anything was wrong.

Well, yes, she was the craziest that day, and even took the initiative to call Director Chen when she was sinking.

That's a thrill!

Looking back now, it is still unforgettable, and the smile on Qi Wei's face is even better.

Mr. Zhou glanced at Xu Ke, who was chatting with Li Shaohong not far away, and asked, "Why did Director Xu Ke follow you?"

"Director Xu Ke just talked to me about some things."

"Oh? What's the matter?" Mr. Zhou asked.

"It's just a matter of film investment. He plans to remake "The Legend of Shushan Immortal" again." Qi Wei answered truthfully.

"He seems to have filmed a film before, starring Lin Qingxia." Chen Hong interjected.

"Yeah." Qi Wei nodded.

Mr. Zhou asked: "He asked you to invest, did you agree?"

"Not yet. I am not very satisfied with the script he wrote. I asked him to change the script. I will cooperate only if he is satisfied. I am still very interested in movies with fairy tale themes."

Mr. Zhou nodded, put the matter aside for now, and asked, "Has the result of my audition come out?"

He was talking about the audition for "The Secret Agent". When Young Master Zhou asked, Chen Hong also became curious and looked at Qi Wei.

"So what do you think of the effect of your audition?" Qi Wei added with a smile.

"How was the audition? It's not up to you to say a word. But I remember that in the bedroom that day, you and Xiaoran were very satisfied with my audition."

Mr. Zhou continued: "You have to give me the results quickly so that I can arrange the schedule."

"Huh?" Qi Wei looked at Mr. Zhou and asked, "What do you mean, you have taken on another drama? Aren't you afraid of being tired?"

Qi Wei knew that Mr. Zhou had just finished filming Zhao Baogang's "Like Fog, Like Wind and Like Rain", and was now filming "Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle" with Gao Yuanyuan. He hardly had much rest and was called a model worker.

"I can't help it. Director Li supports me like this, so I have to repay her kindness. I have already promised her that I will film her new movie "Orange Is Red"."

Mr. Zhou is now famous. He has filmed "Seventeen Years Old Bicycle" and has the opportunity to film Cheng Long's new movie. At this time, she does not want to turn around and make another TV series.

But Mr. Zhou became famous because of "Ci of Daming Palace", and Mr. Zhou also filmed Rong Xinda's "April in the World" before.

The play was directed by Li Shaohong's husband Zeng Nianping, and it was Li Shaohong who recommended Zhou Gongzi to star in it.

Maybe it was because of Qi Wei that Li Shaohong took such good care of Mr. Zhou, but no matter what, they were kind to Mr. Zhou by investing so many resources in him.

It would be reasonable to repay the favor by filming another drama with them.

Although the entertainment industry loves to praise others and push others down, people who can make it out are very particular about interpersonal relationships.

If someone helps you, you should help them back.

Qi Wei has no objection to this.

Qi Wei reminded: "No matter what, "The Secret Agent" will start shooting according to the original plan, you can arrange the schedule yourself."

This means that I can get the role.

"Yes, I know." Mr. Zhou smiled happily.

"Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle" is a low-budget movie. It only took one month to shoot and it will be completed immediately. Mr. Zhou has also read the script of "Orange Is Red". There are not many episodes and it will definitely be completed in two months.

The filming of "Secret Agent" will start in September, and I will definitely be able to join the cast as scheduled.

Mr. Zhou was very happy, but Chen Hong on the side was shocked.

It turns out that what Young Master Zhou just said is true, Qi Wei really wants to invest in Cheng Long’s new movie!

How much money do you need to invest?

That's not all, he also wants to cooperate with Xu Ke, so how much money will he have to invest?

He is really getting bigger and bigger!

But it was this kind of man that she admired more.

Speaking of playing bigger and bigger

She slowly approached Qi Wei and said seductively in Qi Wei's ear:

"Don't you always like my Diao Chan? I specially ordered a set for this filming. Do you want to try it tonight?

He is currently filming in Hengdian, no one is home, and he is in our bedroom."

hiss!

It was so exciting that Qi Wei was moved.

Qi Wei couldn't help but look at her.

You are really getting bolder and bolder, playing bigger and bigger

(End of this chapter)