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Chapter 1050 A man of both virtue and talent, who murdered his wife for insurance money.

Not to mention that the two Dongbao princesses reached a tacit agreement to share a room and play ranked games together that night.

However, even after Governor Zhou went abroad, the domestic entertainment industry remained turbulent and bustling.

Huang Bo ultimately lacked a bit of luck—in the early stages, "The Island" did indeed receive rave reviews thanks to its solid plot and the actors' excellent performances, and its box office soared.

Towards the end of the month, it was attacked by fiercely competitive imported blockbusters, its screenings gradually decreased, and its daily box office dropped to around five million, after which it began to stagnate.

Many viewers who support Huang Bo feel sorry for him, because it seems that the 1.5 billion yuan target is hopeless.

But then again, the fact that his directorial debut raked in 1.4 billion yuan at the box office has already made him and Wang Jianlin, the founder of Enlight Media, grin from ear to ear.

Even within the entire Chinese-language film market, this is undoubtedly a perfect answer sheet that allows it to stand tall.

It was Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise who put this great show on hold, personally performing the thrilling action scenes and winning over countless fans with his reputation as a daredevil.

Mission: Impossible 6 has been dominating Marvel's superhero blockbuster Ant-Man and the Wasp, achieving a career high and with its box office in China heading straight for one billion yuan.

The most surprising film of this summer season is undoubtedly "Hello Mr. Billionaire".

This film took the baton from "Dying to Survive" and perfectly capitalized on the summer season's popularity, with its box office soaring all the way up to a total of 34.15 billion yuan!
It successfully broke the record of 3.3 billion yuan held by Stephen Chow's "The Mermaid".

What's even more exciting is that, according to dynamic data analysis from the Maoyan APP, the box office of "Hello Mr. Billionaire" doesn't seem to have peaked yet, and it might even climb higher in the future.

The much-anticipated summer review has seen various media outlets, seemingly on steroids, vying to report on Zhou Yutang's remarkable achievements, while netizens are also engaged in heated discussions.
"The Grand Commander first directed 'Detective Chinatown,' which brought the box office record for comedy films to 3 billion yuan. Then, his cameo appearances in 'The Mermaid' and 'Hello Mr. Billionaire' were even more impressive. No one can catch up with him!"

"My God! Three comedy films that grossed over 30 billion yuan are all related to the Grand Commander!"

"Holy crap, I was shocked when I saw it! The three comedy films that the Grand Commander was in charge of have grossed nearly 10 billion yuan at the box office!"

"I heard that 'Detective Chinatown 2' is coming out at the end of the year. I'm looking forward to it!"

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Amidst these heated discussions, a highlighted comment on Hupu (a Chinese sports forum) with over 10,000 likes resonated deeply with everyone:
—The only one who can defeat the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is Commander Zhou himself!

Looking at Zhou Yutang's actions over the past few years, he has indeed been making things difficult for himself.

Moreover, he keeps surpassing his previous achievements, making it difficult for others to surpass him.

While the domestic film market is bustling with activity, the Venice Film Festival in Italy is also keeping things lively.

As soon as the opening ceremony ended, celebrities and filmmakers alike were busy participating in brand events, fashion activities, and various forums and exchanges during the awards ceremony.

The world's attention is focused on this water city.

Chen Xi from Jiangdong brought with him several of Jiangdong's rich film assets, including the national director's "Shadow," Cao Baoping's "She Kills," "The Wandering Earth," "White Snake," and "Ne Zha," attracting considerable attention from international media as soon as he appeared.

Since Zhou Yutang intends to export culture, this is one of the plans he has started in advance.

In the future, "The Wandering Earth" and "Ne Zha" will definitely be released globally.

Our martial arts alliance leader, La Peikang, also led a team to Venice.

Holding the title of the number one sci-fi IP in China, "Magic City Fortress" is a force to be reckoned with.

Stephen Chow, one of the top two male stars under his wing, has been quite active recently. In a public appearance, he announced that "The Mermaid 2," which is already in post-production, is expected to gross at least 30 billion yuan and will be released next summer.

Many people were shocked.

There's a saying in the industry that this is Stephen Chow defending his legendary status in the film industry when he faced the rise of the legendary "Two Chows" (Chow Yun-fat and Chow Sun-chung).

It's been a long time since we've seen Stephen Chow transform into a workaholic and work so hard.

No sooner had filming wrapped on "The Mermaid 2" than the project was announced to be "The New King of Comedy" without even a moment to catch its breath.

Speaking of "King of Comedy", many people probably only remember Sister Bai Zhi at her peak.

The classic scenes of Yin Tianchou shouting "Strive hard!" to the sea and telling Bai Zhijie at the peak of her career, "I'll take care of you," have long been etched into the youth of countless people and can be called timeless classics.

The sequel is now in production, and the lead actor is still Wang Baoqiang, a top-tier star in China.

The news caused an uproar in the entertainment industry.

The recent tax scandal in the entertainment industry has caused quite a stir, implicating many celebrities who are now scrambling to raise money to pay back taxes, leaving them in a state of utter distress.

At this time, someone posted pictures and broke the news.

Xiao Gangpao, one of the three veteran directors in the Chinese server, is reportedly preparing to retire from the scene and run away to America to breathe the sweet air.
Xiao Gangpao angrily launched a tirade on social media, arguing with netizens. But no matter what, the highly anticipated "Cell Phone 2" has been indefinitely postponed, dealing another blow to Huayi Brothers.

Compared to the flamboyant Xiao Gangpao, Chen Shiren is quite low-key.

After enduring the harsh blows of the market, Chen Shiren seemed to have lost his ambition and instead began to fully utilize his resources to pave the way for his son, Arthur.

He brought his son Arthur's talent to the segment he was in charge of in that 70th anniversary tribute film.

Another of the three directors of the Chinese server, the National Master, took a short leave from the Dunhuang crew and flew directly to Venice, where he also made a great appearance in front of foreign media.

"Boss, we have to attend Zhang Yimou's premiere."

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be possible."

When Zhou Yutang answered Chen Xi's call, he had Masami Nagasawa on his left and Minami Hamabe on his right, perfectly embodying the phrase "embracing both arms".

With both princesses from Toho in action, the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, having forgotten all about home, was completely subdued.

The trip, originally planned for two days, was postponed by another day.

In this glamorous world, there are countless examples of people becoming arrogant after achieving success.

Many people suddenly become incredibly wealthy and arrogant, and stop caring about others.

But there are very few celebrities who dare to put on airs in front of CCTV after only a few days of fame.

Yu Wai's top star, who recently rose from obscurity to A-list actress thanks to "Story of Yanxi Palace," has gotten into big trouble.

"what happened?"

Zhou Yutang didn't even need to search for this kind of gossip online; he could just grab Mao Xiaoyu and ask her directly, and he would know everything.

"We booked an interview with Wu Jinyan for CCTV's 'China Movie Report,' but she was always very busy, so the program team adjusted the interview time to accommodate her schedule."

"They've got quite the airs."

Zhou Yutang chuckled softly.

"The production team agreed on the day of the interview and even arrived at the interview location half an hour early. However, the team there informed us that we had to change the location at the last minute and were also asked to pay for the venue!"

Mao Xiaoyu's mouth opened and closed like a machine gun: "Boss, do you know what the most amazing thing is?"

"Any more steps?"

"Since the production team had already come all this way, they agreed. But just as they were about to start the interview, they were told that Wu Jinyan had other commitments, leaving the team with not even enough time to set up their equipment."

"Playing big with small cards, he really deserves it."

Zhou Yutang took it as a joke.

If they hadn't reached their breaking point, why would CCTV's official account have posted a message on Weibo to expose someone? The most ingenious part is that the article ends by thanking the "Grand Commander of Jiangdong" for taking time out of his busy schedule to give an interview.

Sarcastic and unpredictable, but with maximum attack power!

"Even the Grand Commander of Jiangdong cooperates with the central government and is punctual. Who do you think you are?"

"Just a roadside stall." "After one hit Qing Dynasty drama, he's forgotten who he is. A while ago, he was frantically releasing press releases to put down Zhou Xun."

"Now that I think about it, Governor Zhou is truly a man of both virtue and talent."

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The appeal of this short Weibo post by the central bank is undeniable.

Netizens were outraged, and their criticism of Wu Jinyan's team was so intense it felt like they were going to vomit blood.

Now the whole industry knows you're arrogant and demanding. Who will dare to hire you in the future?

At this moment, Mr. Zhou was kneeling in the living room.

I've had a run of bad luck for the past two months, having been overshadowed and promoted by "Story of Yanxi Palace".

The whole internet was waiting to see him make a fool of himself, but he turned out to be the funniest one.

It cannot be said that "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" failed to achieve the expected results; it can also be described as a complete failure.

Especially at this time, the rumors about Zhou Gongzi altering the script and makeup and acting as a tyrant on set directly embroiled her in a huge negative news scandal, and she was overshadowed by Huanyu Entertainment's newcomer Wu Jinyan, leaving her in a rather embarrassing situation.

The negative publicity surrounding the TV series has also affected Zhou Xun's film project, which was planned for the summer season.

After grossing 861 million yuan on its opening day, has the box office achieved a turnaround in the first week?
With box office revenue only slightly over 40 million so far, the company is basically set to lose money.

"Listen to me, thank you, because of you, the four seasons are warm."

"I didn't do anything."

Zhou Yutang had heard sweet, honey-like voices and experienced the coquettish voices of long-legged beauties, but Zhou Gongzi's hoarse voice, when he sang with great joy, was truly unbearable.

"La la la la, anyway, you deserve a lot of credit."

Young Master Zhou chuckled and said, "How do you want me to thank you?"

If any other beautiful woman said that, it would inevitably lead to all sorts of speculation.

But when it comes to Young Master Zhou, there is absolutely no such concern.

Because in Zhou Yutang's mind, she was not a woman, so Governor Zhou calmly refused, saying, "No need."

"Hehe, then I'll just pamper your beautiful Sisi even more."

"With your small frame, she could easily grab both of you with one hand."

"You're doomed, Boss Zhou! Are you saying Sisi is fat?!"

Young Master Zhou seized upon the blind spot in Zhou Yutang's words and pressed on relentlessly.

Zhou Yutang: "."

Being unreasonable and argumentative is ingrained in a woman's genes.

Liu Yifei, who has been in the limelight lately, has also attracted a lot of haters.

Not long ago, during a promotional tour for the drama, someone unexpectedly took a bad picture of me from a terrible angle.

On the surface, Ms. Liu seemed indifferent, but in reality, she was quite annoyed. She then increased the intensity of her workouts, alternating between yoga and Pilates.

On the other hand, it was also to prepare in advance for "Mulan".

As the Gulfstream G650 private jet, Jiangdong, pierced through the clouds, the city of Milan outside the window was already bathed in a magnificent golden light.

Chen Duling also took the opportunity to snap a photo of this fleetingly beautiful scenery with her phone.

In addition to her regular secretarial work, she also works part-time as a content creator on social media.

The company's task for her was simple: to film and record her work and life, with a focus on going with the flow.

Importantly, the occasional appearance of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong is probably the only way for fans to get a glimpse into the daily life of the top handsome and richest man.

With the added support of platform promotion, gaining followers is as easy as breathing.

This account now boasts millions of followers and incredible traffic.

After finishing her work, Chen Duling, still smelling of class, was a little tired. But when she turned her head and looked at Zhou Yutang, who was still busy replying to messages, she was speechless.

—Sometimes she really wanted to send her boss over for dissection and research. How could a person have such boundless energy?

Before her trip abroad, she spent her time in Beijing cultivating immortality and reciting poetry, living a carefree and romantic life. When she arrived in Japan, she ate sushi, and the little princess from Toho seemed even more obedient and well-behaved than the little vixen from the Celestial Empire.

Otherwise, why would even Governor Zhou, who is very punctual, postpone his schedule by a day?
It's already exaggerated enough that Koreans sleep only four hours a day, but the Grand Commander is the father of the super-evolved Koreans. Not only does he party every night, but he also has to attend work meetings in the Asian region during the day. I estimate that he will only get two and a half hours of sleep at most for two days.

"Is that thing really that interesting?"

"I've already made an appointment with Teacher Fan. Are you sure you won't end up in a mess?"

The cunning secretary secretly grumbled to herself.

Zhou Yutang sneezed and asked Chen Duling, "Any good scripts for this year's screenwriting gold award?"

Since Shen Ao is capable of leading the team on his own, the Grand Marshal will naturally be willing to give him some guidance.

Chen Duling reacted quickly and handed over the tablet.

A few minutes later, Zhou Yutang's gaze settled on one of the notebooks.
"Murdering his wife for insurance money?"

The story, with its slightly suspenseful elements, quickly caught Zhou Yutang's attention.

Hmm, this script, adapted from a real case in Changzhou, Zhejiang Province, is indeed quite interesting.

After quickly skimming through the script and pondering for a moment, Zhou Yutang finally made some annotations on it.

After more than ten hours of flight, the Jiangdong Private Jet finally landed smoothly at Milan Linate Airport.

Then, guided by airport staff, it gracefully taxied into the designated parking position.

This international airport, located just 7 kilometers from the city center, has a tarmac paved with anti-slip asphalt that is as smooth as a mirror. The edges are lined with neatly trimmed olive trees and decorated with red, white and green floral arrangements that symbolize the Italian flag, giving it a rather artistic feel.

But Chen Duling wasn't in a good mood.

Last year, when Governor Zhou came to Italy, she went on a trip with her team members, but her phone was stolen.

It's infuriating that the Italian police officers just brushed it off and said they were powerless to help.

Finally, Zhou Yutang even specially assigned extra bodyguards, a privilege only concubines in the imperial harem could enjoy.

Chen Duling felt somewhat uncomfortable. Suddenly remembering something, she turned and sent a message to Wang Qiang.

Whenever Aquaman goes abroad on business, he always buys gifts in bulk, such as unique heart-shaped stones. This kind of heavy sword without a sharp edge is not something only Da Hei Niu can do.

Click!

While the secretary was busy, Zhou Yutang was also quite busy.

There are too many WeChat messages; I simply can't reply to them all.

Governor Zhou, sitting in the leather chair by the window, looked up at the view outside.

I casually snapped a photo of Linate Airport at dusk and expertly clicked the group message button.
(End of this chapter)