China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 1035 The Peak Record of 10 Billion! Who is the King of Comedy?
Fertilizer does not flow into outsiders' fields.

Jiangdong, which manages its own film and television resources, naturally prioritizes its own artists.

Governor Zhou's eyes are his measuring stick.

Wang Churan and Hu Lianxin are definitely big enough to pull off that flight attendant uniform.

Zhou Shufang had just finished reporting her work when Ren Zhonglun called, immediately asking about the matter.

Zhou Yutang rubbed his temples with a hint of helplessness: "Chairman Ren, did you install surveillance cameras next to me?"

Ren Zhonglun had already been paying close attention to this matter since the Shanghai International Film Festival last month, and he frequently brought it up, fearing that he might not be taken on the high-speed train.

"Not at all, I have a friend at Sichuan Airlines, I just heard it from him."

"How did it go? Did the talks go smoothly?"

Having been in the film and television industry for so many years, it's not surprising that Ren Zhonglun has his own network of connections.

His eagerness at this moment, revealing his desire to get on the bus early, was impossible to hide.

Having tasted the success of "Operation Red Sea," Ren Zhonglun now regards Zhou Yutang as the ultimate successor.

Aside from Ren Zhonglun, Liu Xiaobing also came to Jiangdong a few days ago for this very reason.

Since everyone around him was an acquaintance, Zhou Yutang didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "Jiangdong only wants 40% of the share, Sichuan Airlines and Emei Factory will each get at least 30%, and you can talk to Mr. Liu from Wanda about the rest."

He had no interest in going toe-to-toe with that old fox.

The "The Captain" project has been largely finalized, with Jiangdong Group taking the lead and holding a stable 40% stake.

The remaining issue is simply the distribution of profits between Ren Zhonglun, Sichuan Airlines, and Emei Factory.

Han Mei, the leader of the Emei Sect, is no pushover either; let them settle their differences themselves.

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After breaking 1 billion yuan in its opening weekend, "Hello Mr. Billionaire" continued the box office appeal of the Happy Twist comedy series.

With the added boost of Zhou Dudu's popularity and that of Rocket Girls, the daily box office revenue remained stable at over 200 million yuan even after entering the weekday.

After six days of release, the total box office reached 16.47 billion yuan.

It has already widened the gap with its rival Huayi Brothers' "Four Heavenly Kings" by a full 12 billion+!
The latter barely reached 4.29 million.

Compared to the final dance of Brother Xiu Luo and Jiang Wen's Republic of China trilogy, it was more dignified, but it still didn't deserve to sit at the same table as "Xihong City" from the same period.

The bold statements made by the two bosses, such as a guaranteed minimum of 10 billion and a strong push to 15 billion, have all been erased with chalk, as if nothing had ever happened.

Huayi has been unusually low-key these past few days.

However, news of falling short of expectations and being unable to recover costs ignited market panic, causing the company's stock to plummet for several days.

While the atmosphere over there was gloomy and desolate, the Jiang family was celebrating with champagne, creating a scene of bustling prosperity.

The leaders of Emei Factory and Sichuan Airlines have been in Beijing for the past two days, negotiating the details of the project share.

Ren Zhonglun demonstrated exceptional execution skills. After speaking with Zhou Yutang, he booked a flight for that very night and flew directly to Beijing to participate in the negotiations.

We've waited so long, isn't today the day we've been waiting for?
Before anyone outside even heard the news, the entire project's budget had already been allocated.

After its first month, "Dying to Survive" raked in a staggering 42.38 billion yuan at the box office.

From its first day of nationwide release, it first dethroned the imported blockbuster "Jurassic Park 2," and the rest of the summer's domestic films were no match for it.

The film was delayed for two months, and the box office revenue dropped to around five million.

Yet it still reached the top, looking down with dominance, and firmly held the second place in the annual Chinese film box office, and broke the peak record for Chinese realistic films.

There's no need to issue too many press releases; there are countless self-proclaimed marketing accounts across the internet promoting Governor Zhou's illustrious achievements.

The first victory of the summer came early, and tonight the Dynasty Hotel is bustling with guests.

"Mr. Zhou, congratulations! Jiangdong's box office has surpassed 10 billion this year."

The sophisticated and mature Huo Wenxi wore her envy on her face.

It's only been a year and a half, and the annual box office has already exceeded 10 billion yuan. This is an absolutely astonishing achievement that makes people's scalp tingle.

Jiangdong Entertainment has several major projects yet to be released in the second half of the year.

This includes "The Wandering Earth," China's first science fiction film, personally directed by Governor Zhou, and "Detective Chinatown 2," a sequel that's practically a given.

Some industry box office agencies have already made predictions: This year, Jiangdong, the leading domestic entertainment company under Zhou Dudu's leadership, even has the potential to bring the total box office to 20 billion yuan!
Based on last year's figures, Gangdong alone could directly outpace the total annual output of the South Korean and Japanese film markets!

For a single company to achieve this level of success is nothing short of an unrepeatable miracle.

"Mani, you're too kind. You were just lucky."

Zhou Yutang remained as humble as ever.

Across from him, Huo Wenxi's delicate face twitched slightly, then he smiled and said, "Luck is also a kind of strength!"

Ordinary people may be lucky and stand at the forefront of trends for a while, but they cannot guarantee success every time.

If anyone still questions Zhou Dudu's authority in the entertainment industry, then that person is either stupid or a born contrarian.

Clearly, the executives and celebrities from film and television companies who attended the celebration banquet were not included.

As the two were talking at the door, executives from film and television companies in the industry all looked over with wide eyes and perked up their ears.

Yinghuang's projects have been a huge success thanks to its connection with the Jiangdong aircraft carrier.

Right now, Huo Wenxi must be using her beauty to seduce Governor Zhou and Che Jiangdong's new project.

The two walked into the venue, with Liu Tianxian, who had just returned to the capital, accompanying Governor Zhou.

She wore only a floral dress that exuded an ethereal charm, and light, simple makeup, remaining quiet and silent.

The many guests who arrived early also greeted the guests continuously.

Governor Zhou certainly has a lot of influence.

Many A-list and B-list celebrities from the entertainment industry came, along with a number of foreigners speaking gibberish.

"Just waiting for you."

A radiant Ren Zhonglun, unable to wait any longer, pulled Zhou Yutang onto the stage. Seeing Zhang Songwen's slightly tipsy state, Governor Zhou teased:

"Teacher Songwen, you've had quite a bit to drink, haven't you?"

"Hehe, just a little bit."

Zhang Songwen, standing next to him, touched his flushed face and smiled gently.

Under the flashing lights, the group smashed the ice sculpture symbolizing the box office figures, followed by applause in the banquet hall.

Zhou Yutang was talking to Ren Zhonglun when he glanced over and saw Teacher Fan holding a wine glass, swaying gracefully as she walked towards Liu Yifei.

Compared to the simple and beautiful Liu Yifei, Teacher Fan's red dress tonight really accentuated her figure. "Yifei, congratulations on the huge ratings of 'Snowy Mountain'! You acted so well. My brother is a big fan of yours. Can we take a picture together later?"

"of course can."

Liu Yifei smiled and agreed.

She never considered any of the women around Zhou Yutang as rivals, displaying an attitude of "I have no enemies in my heart, so I am invincible in the fishpond."

Such occasions were always the most troublesome for Governor Zhou, aside from his birthday.

Because you can run into several beautiful women every few steps.

Her eyes sparkled with affection on one side, while her love flowed freely on the other.

People like Nazha, who have followed Zhou Yutang for many years, are relatively obedient, while Xiao Hu is less so.

Tonight's gathering included many CEOs of film and television companies and top producers, and Zhou Shufang specially brought her along to broaden her horizons.

Hu Lianxin followed Zhou Shufang and greeted her all the way, but her heart had already flown to Zhou Yutang.

The light in the young girl's eyes when she looked at her beloved was something she couldn't hide.

Everyone at the victory celebration banquet was a shrewd and calculating person.
Several scrutinizing gazes immediately fell upon the hottest Rocket Girls center. "Go find Zhou Shufang and make arrangements for Xiao Hu."

Zhou Yutang turned his head and whispered to his secretary.

This week, Shufang will have to properly teach the little vixen the survival rules of the fishpond.

"Uh-huh!"

The quiet and gentle Chen Duling verbally agreed, but in her heart, she was secretly looking forward to the three generations of goddesses tearing each other apart, and the fishpond would explode tonight.

To her disappointment, this did not happen.

Teacher Fan, who clearly loves to stir things up, first took a beautiful photo with Liu Yifei and said some auspicious words, and then went to find Gulnazar.

Naza is spoiled and arrogant, and has never been afraid of anything.

No one knows what Teacher Fan said, but the two not only got along well, but even laughed and chatted happily together, as if they had a lot to talk about.

Curious, Chen Duling approached and listened, then choked up.
"What's so great about being a bald chicken? 'Legend of Fuyao' can hide for a while, but it will still pounce when it airs in August."

"Exactly, exactly. Honeymoon also invested money, they're definitely going to lose a fortune this time."

"She's afraid people won't know she's big-breasted, so her neckline is so low, it's really hot."

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There's a common saying in the entertainment circle that Yang Mi is a mini Fan Binbin, probably because both of them are top female celebrities in the controversial yet popular entertainment industry, and they have an inherent competitive relationship.

I just don't know when Yang Mi started clashing with Gulnazar again.

While a honey-seeking alliance was formed on one side, Liu Tianxian on the other side became the object of many people's flattery.

It's common knowledge within the entertainment circle that Liu Yifei and Liu Yifei are Zhou Dudu's favorites.

This is Governor Zhou's prospective heir apparent, and he's never short of people trying to curry favor with him, like the internationally renowned Zhang Ziyi who enthusiastically stepped forward to greet him.

"Yifei, I heard Disney has cast you in 'Mulan'?"

"Ziyi, where did you get this information from?"

"Haha, I heard it from a friend. The Disney team has already flown to Beijing. This time they're going to finalize the project."

"I had no idea this happened."

Liu Yifei shook her head and chuckled, glancing meaningfully at Zhang Ziyi: "Sister Ziyi, you can give it a try."

"Me? Not really suitable."

Zhang Ziyi waved her hand, a hint of sadness hidden in her smile.

To say you're not tempted by such a Hollywood A-list project would be wishful thinking.

However, her current age is a bit awkward; she's almost forty, and there are many roles she simply can't handle.
"The celebration banquet for 'Dying to Survive' was a high-profile event, with the deputy director of the State Administration of Radio and Television personally attending, and many celebrities in attendance!"

"Commander Zhou has created another miracle, rewriting the box office record for Chinese-language realistic films!"

"Fan Binbin, Liu Yifei, and Gulnazar, three stunning beauties, show off their sisterly bond!"

"Yang Mi's subtle display of her cleavage is radiant, reaching new heights of beauty!"

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Zhou Yutang moved aside the delicate, white arm, got up, leaned against the bed, and glanced at Liu Yifei, who was still fast asleep beside him, in the morning light.

The experienced Governor Zhou had his own way of handling things and safely navigated last night's celebratory banquet with the fish.

Ren Zhonglun was somewhat flattered that Zhou Yutang was so interested in the "The Captain" project.

We discussed the project details, then I went home to relax and slept for only five hours before I was fully recovered.

Liu Yifei withdrew her hand from that pear-shaped area, frowned, and turned over. Zhou Yutang picked up his phone from the bedside table and scrolled through it for a while.

As expected, the news of the celebration banquet last night made the headlines in the entertainment section.

The photo of Liu Yifei and Teacher Fan is understandable; it's just politeness.

It was a bit of a surprise to him that Nazha and Teacher Fan were chatting together.

Teacher Fan's beauty product is thriving, and she personally endorses it. After the celebration banquet last night, she even invited Gulnazar to join her for a second girls' get-together.

These two beauties, wearing beauty masks, are taking cute selfies while pouting, which is quite pleasing to the eye.

Judging from the background, it was Teacher Fan's boudoir. With their good looks, the two were quite convincing. They became a trending topic that night, and posts about them flooded Xiaohongshu. The face mask endorsed by the beauty goddess was sold out. The two even competed with Zhou Dudu for a spot on the trending topics.

It's no secret that Teacher Fan and Da Mimi have never gotten along in the entire fishpond.

Naza, unfortunately, doesn't quite approve of Da Mimi having a relationship with her.

I originally wanted to have a rare get-together with my good brother the day before yesterday, but my girlfriend beat me to it.

So what if Xiong Da is so great?

Little Bear even saved the country some fabric.

Women can be really strange sometimes.

It seems that as long as you have something you both dislike, it's easy to hit it off.

With the release of "Dying to Survive" postponed for the second month, "Hello Mr. Billionaire" is now the only film in the market that can dominate the market.

Shen Teng already has the potential to succeed Stephen Chow and become the king of comedy in China.

The siphon effect has taken hold, and the box office is just one step away from 2 billion. Maoyan has raised its box office prediction to 35.72 billion.

It's worth noting that Happy Twist specializes in comedies, and the total production and promotion costs for this film will not exceed 1.5 million yuan.

Another exaggerated return on investment of over twenty times, jealousy makes people feel envious, and even more so, it makes people's hearts break apart.

The industry's film and television companies were instantly enlightened.

—Making special effects blockbusters involves very high sunk costs in the early stages.

One wrong move and you'll end up like Brother Shura, where years of hard work go down the drain and you become a clown.

After all, not everyone has the ability to manage large-scale projects like Governor Zhou. It's better to bet on low-cost, high-return comedy films.

While ordinary people were still envying Mahua FunAge and Zhou Dudu's victory, the quick-thinking people in the film and television industry had already begun to take action.

A discreet Toyota Estima Aeras slowly drove into a private club in Beijing.

If paparazzi were lurking nearby at that moment, they would have recognized the middle-aged man with a full head of silver hair who stepped out of the car as none other than Stephen Chow, one of the legendary "two Chows" of Chinese cinema.

"Director Zhou, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Wang Sheng, me too."

When Stephen Chow saw the man opposite him who had taken off his baseball cap, revealing a simple and honest face, a smile appeared on his face.

This person is no ordinary person either; he is Wang Baoqiang, who rose from humble beginnings to become a top star in the entertainment industry!
After meeting, pleasantries and compliments were essential. Despite his honest appearance, Wang Baoqiang was flawless in his conduct and dealings with others.

At this moment, Wang Baoqiang wore his signature honest smile and said, "Director Zhou, you can just call me Baoqiang. I'm your fan."

"Oh, is it so?"

Stephen Chow was a little surprised.

"Haha, you have so many classic and great works. Our generation grew up watching your movies. I heard that Director Zhou's 'The Mermaid' has just finished filming. What important matter do you have to discuss with me today?"

"Then I'll make it short."

Stephen Chow beckoned, and his assistant immediately took a file folder from his bag and respectfully handed it over with both hands.

"Well, I have an important project I'd like to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)