my gilded age

Chapter 217: Changing gears to celebrate the New Year, the atmosphere of struggle!

Bai Shiqiu and Yu Dong sat face to face, the two of them had nothing to say.

In fact, it wasn't that there were no words, but that after Yu Dong finished speaking, Bai Shiqiu didn't speak, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"Lao Bai, Lao Bai, this... brother also knows that this matter is a bit sudden, and I really feel sorry for brother, but brother is thinking, what if we give it a try this time, and it really happens?"

Before, Yu Dong had already said everything, basically without reservation, and he even explained this matter clearly.

To put it simply, Yu Dong hopes that our Red Star's "Chow Tai Sin" should be moved to the Lunar New Year season.

The Lunar New Year period is definitely the best period for domestic movies at the moment, bar none.

At this stage, the chances of making money are great.

Although Red Star's previous films have had many successes and can be regarded as rare dark horses, they are not common after all. Otherwise, why would there be rumors in this industry that Bai Shiqiu is lucky.

In fact, let’s talk about “Crazy”, which is currently the highest-grossing movie among red stars. Not only does this movie have a fresh plot and outstanding acting skills, but also, the previous movie “Baby in Love” by Shuang Li has done a lot for Lao Bai. word-of-mouth warm-up.

Maybe there was some luck involved, but it was mainly because I did a lot of operations. In retrospect, these operations were very cool.

As for the Lunar New Year holiday, this is definitely a gold mine, a very big gold mine, a gold mine that everyone knows about.

Dare to go? !
Any rational person should ask himself this, there are rewards but also risks. If not, he will become cannon fodder during the Lunar New Year.

There are a lot of cannon fodder like this every year, but many people don't know it. For example, Mr. Chen Peisi and Chen, he made several Lunar New Year movies, and every one of them made money, and every one of them was profitable. The profit was at least More than 30%, this is what he personally told Bai Shiqiu.

But what is the result?

I can’t continue filming because Feng Xiaogang is better than you. The box office records everyone has seen are all those of Feng Xiaogang. Mr. Chen Peisi and Chen also made money, but the overall box office is too small, only a few million.

Of course, Mr. Chen does not make Lunar New Year movies because of the relationship within the system. The profit is more than 30%, but it is a pity that he cannot see the money.

This is still making money, but those who are not making money are all thrown to the ground.

Yu Dong also knows this, of course he understands what he has to face, and he is quite sincere.

"As for Huang Jianzhong's grandson, haha... Lao Bai, let me tell you, brother, I could see what this grandson was thinking at that time. Wasn't it just for his movie? What the hell! But! Lao Bai, I Let me tell you, when he said this, I really thought, this is a good idea! We have such good movies now, why don’t we make more of them? Why not give it a try? Isn’t it “The Promise”? Isn’t it? Director Chen? What’s wrong with him? He’s made so many films that they can’t even be sold!”

It must be said that Yu Dong's words were really inspiring, powerful and sincere. Especially when he heard Huang Jianzhong's grandson, Bai Shiqiu almost laughed.

That's right, Lao Bai was holding back his laughter.

If you can go during the Lunar New Year festival, why not?

"Brother Dong, I heard that there are movies coming in for the Lunar New Year and summer holidays in Hong Kong, right?"

Bai Shiqiu said this out of nowhere.

"Ahem...Old Bai, you are so well-informed." But just such a sentence made Yu Dong particularly embarrassed.

The reason is also simple. There is one reason that Yu Dong did not mention, that is, the films coming from Hong Kong to the mainland are basically using the Bona line. In other words, "Chow Tai Sin" is adjusted, which is also very good for Bona. The good thing is that the summer release is "Initial D", and the Lunar New Year release will not only have a Hong Kong film, but also one more film to deal with "The Promise", which is under siege. How great is that.

Bai Shiqiu dismantled it a bit, but he stopped short, only to hear him say with a smile: "It's hard for me to make a decision on this matter alone, how about this, let me go back and ask the big guys, how about it?"

When Yu Dong heard this, he wanted to go back and ask?
However, he was very smart and understood immediately.

"I'll go with you. If there's any problem, let them scold me!"

……

At the Red Star base, only this time it was not in the theater. Bai Shiqiu's personal office was a small room. At this time, several big names from Red Star gathered.

Zhang Mo, Zhou Shen, etc., and there are a few others who are still performing in the theater, such as Shen Teng, Huang Bo, women and Ma Li... there are people with numbers seven and eight, plus Bai Shiqiu and Yu Dong , this cabin is very lively.

"This is the situation. What do you think?"

After everyone sat down and each had a cigarette, Bai Shiqiu explained the matter.

After all, it is a big deal. This movie "Chow Tai Sin" can be said to be a collective creation. Everyone argued for a long time before the bug was exploited. Therefore, Bai Shiqiu's approach is very popular.

Red Star Film and Television has just been reorganized, and now that it has launched something like this, it really makes everyone feel like they are part of a family.

This is Bai Shiqiu's intention this time. Through this incident, it is good to gather people's hearts and gather momentum.

"New Year's Eve?" Zhang Mo's small eyes twinkled. He also said something before, that is, he can't act in the genre, and his father asked him to make a movie, and this guy has a hit schedule.

But it doesn't matter, you can find someone else.

"This...that's "The Promise"." Although Huang Bo doesn't have much status, he still tells the truth.

Yes, "The Promise" was filmed last year. The promotion started the year before last, and now news comes out almost every week and every month.

"Have they invested 3 million?" Shen Teng asked.

Specifically, it was more than 3000 million U.S. dollars, and now there are rumors that it is nearly 4000 million U.S. dollars.

A 3 million blockbuster, even if there is some water in it, but who heard it and couldn't murmur in their hearts?
Now, it is really difficult for our Red Star film "Chow Tai Sin" to compete with such a blockbuster film.

However, some people are very powerful.

"What are you afraid of? What's going on with you? Isn't it just a super blockbuster? Are we, Red Star, afraid? Let me tell you..."

Zhou Shen, even though this guy is skinny, sometimes he can be very aggressive.

It was like this when I was in school, and it always gave people an unexpected energy.

However, even now, he has not become a tyrant on the set.

But some people say reality. "Those are all international stars. In terms of the lineup..."

"Yes, and the Lunar New Year holiday is really not easy."

"There are a lot of good movies."

This is indeed a fact, and it is normal to say it, but the momentum is much weaker.

Someone came out to speak again, and it was the girl Ma Li.

"What's wrong with you? Are you scared? Are you a man?" Ma Li's questioning was indeed powerful, and she finally came to Bai Shiqiu's side, "Old Bai, I listen to you! That..."

The conversation changed, "It wouldn't be good if we really lose money, so why don't we just stop moving."

Emotions, this girl meant this, and the atmosphere was very awkward for a moment.

"Haha..." Bai Shiqiu couldn't help it anymore and it was time to say something, "Big guy, let me say a few words."

Here at Red Star, from Yu Dong's point of view, it should be Bai Shiqiu's decision, the big boss, but looking at it now, it seems that this big boss is not doing things with domineering or other high-pressure methods, but he is also showing great power.

Just listen to Bai Shiqiu say: "We graduated last year. After we graduated, I took everyone all the way. Just out of school, there was no restraint. This time, everything was gone, so I was free to do it. At that time, there was a rush I like the smell of struggle very much. Just smelling this smell, I can eat two more bowls of rice. But now, we have come to a stage and achieved a certain degree of success. Everyone smells the smell of struggle. Is it weak? many?"

The smell of struggle?
Chicken soup, proper chicken soup. If you go to a bookstore at this time, there will be long rows of books like this in the bestseller column. In this era, almost all Chinese people are running forward. Everyone needs encouragement and establishment. A strong heart, chicken soup is nourishment, just like a car needs gasoline.

However, what Bai Shiqiu said at this time was very down-to-earth and aroused everyone in the room to think, even Yu Dong.

He still doesn't know how many years later, when Yu Dong is recalling his life, he always mentions what Bai Shiqiu said this time, always saying that this time he benefited a lot and allowed him to continue to struggle.

"The so-called struggle, I think, maybe Don Quixote is riding his donkey and carrying a lance to the windmill, maybe David is not afraid of the giant Goliath, the former seems stupid, and the latter seems smart, but Regardless of being stupid or smart, there is one prerequisite, and that is courage. Guys, I am here to keep this matter here, just to hope that everyone will bring it up again.”

After he finished speaking, it seemed as if the smoke had dispersed in the room.

"Everyone, let's take a vote..."

"What a show! Just go with them!"

"Yes! What are you afraid of!"

"Anyway, Lao Bai, you are the major shareholder, so you will lose more money."

"Oh! I like this affordable one."

Suddenly, the atmosphere was very good, and Yu Dong was infected for the first time.

"In this way, we can't let the big guys suffer, let's guarantee it!" As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden strange feeling.

Bai Shiqiu smiled at this time, "Well, Brother Dong, then we can make an agreement."

"How much guarantee is good?"

"The minimum is 1000 million."

"Is that a little too much?"

"The cost of our film is only 2000 million."

When everyone heard the number 2000 million, they were a little confused at first, but soon they all agreed seriously.

"Yes, we were filming, and it really cost a lot."

"Post-production is very expensive..."

"that is……"

Yu Dong listened, did his strange feeling get worse?
At this time, Bai Shiqiu was also very strange, because he was holding back his laughter.

Shifting to the Lunar New Year stall, in Bai Shiqiu’s opinion, is it still necessary to choose?

The opponent is still "The Promise".

At this moment, someone came.

"Is Mr. Bai Shiqiu here?"

He looks like a middle-aged man, speaks politely, and wears glasses.

When Bai Shiqiu saw him, he immediately smiled and said, "It's Mr. Cao Baoping, hello. Don't call me Mr., it's just me."

Cao Baoping, as soon as this name came out, everyone seemed to have heard of it, but they were not familiar with it.

Bai Shiqiu introduced him, "Mr. Cao is a teacher at Beijing Film Academy. You should be careful what you say."

Mr. Cao?Beiying teacher?

"It's nothing, feel free to do whatever you want. Wu Gang told me before, and I'll be here right away."

Wu Gang?

We are not very familiar with him, and there is nothing we can do about it. Teacher Wu is still unknown.

When Bai Shiqiu was looking for an actor for "Yue Nv Sword", he found this 'Secretary Dakang'.

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(End of this chapter)