I make a thriller, it's God chasing and feeding

Chapter 224 [Admission]

": Saigao! After Kimura Taku suddenly appeared behind you, Ishihara Mei suddenly talked to you while walking on the road, and ordinary people's reaction when they saw Xinyuan Yui... After that, this theme finally welcomed a new guest. I have been looking forward to it for a long time. Got it!"

": Lately, there have been amateur prank shows. Serious content like this is rare!"

":ohhhh! Jackie!"

":My father and mother, who were scolding me for not doing my homework, suddenly sat next to me and watched TV with me!"

":Eh? Dah?"

": Even though it's Teacher Chen, if it's a horror movie... of course you have to watch it! ()`ω(ヾ)"

……

On the tablet, the comments that are constantly scrolling are comments from netizens from the Republic of China.

And because of the real-time web translator, other people in the conference room can clearly understand their reactions.

"Sure enough, the focus is all on Teacher Chen."

While quietly waiting for the program to end, Lin Mozhi, the highest-ranking vice president at the conference table, spoke first, "In this case, the effect of the publicity will not be reflected in these comments."

"Similarly, it is impossible to predict whether this film will be successful in China."

"Well, of course, I'm not saying that Director Lu's film is not good. Before we use the quality of the film to decide the outcome, we still need to have the qualifications to enter the theater, that is, whether the audience is willing to go into the cinema to watch the film."

Of course he said the last sentence while looking at Lu Zhengyi.

To be honest, Lin Mozhi is not optimistic about this project now.

Even though, he was convinced at the time.

Things are different now. At that time, The First Commandment was booming at the domestic box office, and Lu Zhengyi became the first director in Tang Dynasty to win an award for a horror film. It can be said that the limelight was at its peak.

Apart from that, the plan he proposed is also relatively reasonable.

It’s not about making Tang culture into a horror film and then hitting the Chinese market.

Instead, he wanted to understand the urban legends of the Warring States, use their local horror customs to make movies, and hit the market. As someone who had also thought about this issue, Lin Mozhi admitted that he was convinced at the time.

But now, The First Commandment's poor performance at the domestic box office has made him hesitant.

"I've seen Director Lu's film."

Lin Mozhi continued, "It is excellent as always. As a horror film, the level of horror can be said to be perfect."

"but……"

"I am from the Tang Dynasty. I don't know whether this film meets the standards of the Chinese people and whether it can be accepted by them. Judging from the current situation, the possibility of this film being successful is not high because of the publicity. It didn't have much effect, their eyes were all following Teacher Chen instead of the film 'The Grudge'."

"It is too risky to continue to promote overseas markets when the results are unpredictable. And this film is the first time other partners have agreed to cooperate with Director Lu."

"The first cooperation is always important, as it can lay a sufficient foundation of trust for subsequent cooperation between the two parties. Trust does not occur for no reason, it needs to be accumulated successfully over and over again."

At this point, he paused and said, "Based on the overall review, I hope you can consider suspending the overseas release."

"If we stop now, it's still too late. At least we can succeed with this film in China. After we have cooperated with other friends once, twice, three times... and get enough trust, we will I think it is more prudent to try to promote overseas markets."

"Even if they fail, they will not be deterred in the face of enough trust."

The film going forward is the collaboration between the crew of "Mei Civet Cat" under the leadership of Lu Zhengyi and Light and Shadow Media.

Both sides represent ships with different flags.

Nowadays, The Grudge is the first film of Lu Zhengyi and Zhang Xueming after their marriage. From the outside, their two ships have formed a larger, majestic and solemn mothership.

At this time, it is waiting on the endless ocean for friends who are willing to join it and adventure with it.

And the ships represented by those partners who came after hearing the news are now clustered around the mothership to form a fleet.

But whether they can really stay, with the mothership as the center, depends on this first battle. Lu Zhengyi and Zhang Xueming, who represent the mothership, can command well and lead everyone to make money.

If it wins, both the lighting and the crew will benefit.

But if they lose, these unsettled partners will probably run away with nothing.

By then, no matter how huge the mothership is, it will only be a mere commander.

Lin Mozhi looked at Lu Zhengyi, waiting for his answer.

As for Lu Zhengyi, he looked at Zhang Xueming again.

It was agreed at the beginning that he would not interfere easily in business matters.

It's too troublesome, so he just does what he likes and makes the show good.

"Mr. Lin's concerns are not wrong, but I do not want to suspend this overseas release."

At this time, Zhang Xueming did not have the gentle smile she had when chatting with Lu Zhengyi at home.

She is naturally cold and white-skinned. When she doesn't smile, she tends to give people a cold and stern feeling.

"Everything is difficult at the beginning. Who dares to say that it is 100% possible to do something that many people have not accomplished?" Zhang Xueming stood up, "I have watched Director Lu's film, and I think it can attract those Japanese people. Of course, there are some personal reasons, he is my husband, I must trust him."

After saying these words, many people present looked at each other, a little weird.

The same goes for Lin Mozhi.

They originally thought that Zhang Xueming would come up with some reasons to convince them.

The results of it?
Just because the two of them are married now?

"Everyone present is a senior executive of the company. They have been working in society for at least ten years and have at least eight years of working experience in our company."

Her eyes did not just pay attention to Lin Mozhi, but scanned the other people present, and fell on the old employee with 'eight years' working experience, "Now that the data is here, there are many things that I don't need to say. , you can also see that this matter must be risky."

"And I have only one explanation for this. I took a fancy to Director Lu before he became famous. Until now, he has never been disappointed. So this time, I believe in my vision and his ability as always. .”

"You may think that this is irrational and emotional. But I think this is exactly a rational choice. This is my judgment as a businessman."

After these words were spoken, the others who were still looking at each other fell silent.

But it wasn't that they were convinced, but that they realized something.

Indeed, she has a very good vision. She takes a liking to others before they succeed and helps them vigorously.

But no one else present could do this.

They can't use the company's relationship to contact the leaders in Taicheng when someone needs to take advantage of the Youshen activity to shoot, let alone invest in marketing again and again. In the final analysis, it's because Zhang Xueming's surname is Zhang. .

Most of the equity holders of Guangying Media are named Zhang.

Their opposition was of no use. If Zhang Xueming insisted on going his own way, they would have no choice but to follow.

Of course, if it fails, the Zhang family will lose.

As for them, they just use money to do things.

"Very good, let's continue talking about the subsequent release."

Zhang Xueming changed the subject, "Heguo's film promotions like to work hard on brochures and posters. We also follow their market, but the content of the posters should focus on Teacher Chen and Teacher Abu Kuan as much as possible, and downplay the director. The best thing to say is not to mention a word..."

She spoke with ease about the arrangements for the subsequent release of The Grudge.

No matter whether it was Lin Mozhi, who had the highest position present, or other people who were older and had more service experience than her, they didn't bother her anymore and just watched with cold eyes.

The results of the film's release will prove who is right.

...As a director behind the scenes, Lu Zhengyi can also take this opportunity to officially show his face in front of the people of the Republic of China.

But for the time being, he has no such plan.

Zhang Xueming also did not support this matter.

At this stage, it is not a good decision for Lu Zhengyi to show his face as a Tang nationality. It is the right choice to let actors like Chen Junsheng and Yu Wenxiu show their faces.

Chen Junsheng starred?It's a plus.

Is Abu Kuan starring?It's a plus.

Yu Wenxiu appears?It doesn’t necessarily add or subtract points.

Kyoko Kanda appears?Might be a plus.

The Grudge is directed by Tang Guoren?It must be a deduction.

At this stage, the stereotypes of Chinese people about Tang horror films still exist. At this time, it is not appropriate to high-profilely promote that the director of this film is Lu Zhengyi, a Tang native.

It is very likely that many Japanese people will be dismissed from their original plans to go to the theater when they hear this news.

Now is not the time.

Therefore, in terms of publicity, it is necessary to downplay the director and focus on the two actors, Chen Junsheng and Abu Kuan.

"Is there a lot of pressure?"

at night,

On the way home, Lu Zhengyi drove the car and asked softly.

In the passenger seat, Zhang Xueming leaned on the back of the seat and closed her eyes to rest.

"It's impossible not to be under a lot of pressure. After all, I behave as if I regard the company as my sole authority." She replied without opening her eyes, "If the results are not as expected, I can imagine it. How badly will the dignity and prestige accumulated by working in the company be lost."

"Really……"

Lu Zhengyi said casually, "Then maybe I should have stood up and spoken for you at that time."

"Do not."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xueming, who was calm just now, opened his eyes and looked at him, "This is my job."

"If you can stand in front of me in life, I will be very willing to rely on you."

"But this is work, no, no, it should be said that this is within the scope of my work, so I don't want you to interfere."

But as soon as she said the words, a trace of regret flashed in her eyes under her frown.

These words that came out of my mouth were very straightforward.

But in the driver's seat, Lu Zhengyi smiled, not at all angry because he said something nice but was refuted.

"I probably guessed that you would say that."

Stopping at a red light intersection, he turned to look at her, "Actually, you said that on purpose, right?"

He would only be surprised if she replied 'You should have come forward', or 'Why didn't you come forward'?

Looking at Lu Zhengyi's smiling eyes, Zhang Xueming felt helpless.

"Sure enough, I can't hide it from you."

She walked over again and closed her eyes, "This is an opportunity."

"I will turn thirty this year. As a woman, this age is not young."

"But in the workplace, we are still young at this age. Although this company belongs to our family, if we want to be promoted naturally, we still have to do something that can convince the public."

And something like this that other executives are not optimistic about, but only she is optimistic about, is a very important performance.

In fact, at the meeting just now, only Lin Mozhi raised objections from the beginning.

In fact, he did not object directly, but put forward his ideas in a deliberation manner.

And what about everyone else?They haven't even had a chance to express their support or opposition yet.

It was Zhang Xueming who took the initiative to guide them to the opposite side of him.
But in a sense...

"You have a lot of confidence in me."

The green light turned on, and Lu Zhengyi drove the car again, "But as you just said, no one has tried it before in Tang Dynasty, so this time, I am actually not too sure. The success of the work does not mean that A box office success.”

It can definitely scare people, and he is still confident about this.

But after the scare is over, it's hard to say whether they are willing to publicize it, set the pace, and attract more viewers.

From a director's point of view, Lu Zhengyi feels that if the horror film he makes can scare them, it will be considered successful.

But from a businessman's point of view, rather than scaring them, the key is whether they can expand sales and get more people to buy tickets.

……

early October,
On the day when The Grudge premiered, when other members of the Mei Civet Cat crew came from all over the Tang Dynasty to the theater to watch the movie, Lu Zhengyi was not in the country.

He is in Japan, and in Tokyo.

Ikebukuro is the most prosperous commercial district in Tokyo and has Japan's largest cinema.

There are professionals in suits and backpacks coming and going, mature women in autumn clothes, JK girls dressed very coolly... People from all walks of life in the country gather here, and their only purpose in coming to this neighborhood is One - entertainment.

Or go shopping, or go to the aquarium or planetarium, or go to the theater to watch a new movie...

Just the flow of people waiting for the traffic light to pass at the intersection gives people the feeling that some kind of park activity is being held here.

But in fact, this kind of traffic is just the norm in this neighborhood.

The scene here is very different from the Arakawa district where Masayoshi Noh originally shot.

Whether it's population or buildings.

"There are so many people. I don't know how many people here will become our audience."

Zhang Xueming was staring at the elevator at the entrance of the theater with wide eyes, as if he wanted to directly judge through his eyes what choices these people would make after entering the theater.

But she can't read minds, how can she do it?

"Go in first, we'll know when we get in." Lu Zhengyi reluctantly took her hand and walked towards the crowd, "If we don't get the tickets quickly, we will be late. We shot the film ourselves, Being late is disrespectful to yourself."

Zhang Xueming didn't say anything, and was pulled forward by him obediently.

But as soon as she walked into the crowd, her eyes widened.

It was so densely packed that no one seemed to be letting anyone else pass, but when the two of them approached, they involuntarily separated a path.

In this regard, the pedestrians did not seem to be surprised or confused at all.

"Your ability is quite convenient."

Zhang Xueming said softly, "I won't even have to queue up later."

Of course she didn't think it was an accident. There was no doubt that it was because she had a special husband.

(End of this chapter)