It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1393 The Return to Ruins in the South China Sea Concludes! 70 Billion!
Chen Fei didn't put much effort into acquiring Wanda Cinema Line's shares and directly handed it over to Zhou Shouzi and Ye Ning.

He felt completely at ease knowing that the two of them were working together.

Longxiang International Capital, headed by Zhou Shouzi, may lack many things, but it certainly doesn't lack money.

When it comes to competing with other investors, Longxiang Capital is more than confident!
Ye Ning goes without saying.

He worked at Wanda for many years in his early career and had a thorough understanding of everything from operations to personal connections.

He could even tell you roughly which cinemas were profitable and which business segments had potential risks, even with his eyes closed.

With him around, this acquisition will avoid many pitfalls!

Although the Ruyi Group, backed by Tencent, was also eyeing the market covetously, Chen Fei didn't take it too seriously.

Although Ruyi has a stronger financial foundation, its layout in the film and television industry chain is far less solid than that of Feiyue Film and Television.

Even if they were to acquire a 30% stake in Wanda Cinemas, it would only mean gaining another screening channel. In terms of synergistic effects in content supply and IP operation, it would be no match for Feiyue.

After all, Feiyue has IPs like "The Wandering Earth," "Ghost Blows Out the Light," and "Ne Zha" that can carry box office revenue, as well as a stable production team. If it really wants to collaborate with theaters, it has far more tricks up its sleeve than Ruyi.

"In the early stages, let Wanda take the lion's share," Chen Fei instructed the two during the video call. "As long as we can secure this 30% stake and get into the market, there will be plenty of opportunities later."

Once our content is well-integrated with their theater chains, we can gradually deepen our partnership through cooperation. Whether it's a gradual takeover or an increased stake, the initiative will be in our hands.

Zhou Shouzi and Ye Ning both nodded, understanding what he meant.

The key is to get inside Wanda's door first, rather than worrying about short-term gains or losses!
Just as the acquisition negotiations were underway, Feiyue Film & Television's new projects were also officially launched one after another.

First, the sequel to "Tales of Strange Things in the Tang Dynasty" was officially announced and approved.

"During their journey westward, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng encounter a series of bizarre and mysterious cases. They meticulously unravel the clues to uncover the truth, battling evil spirits and delving into the human heart and hidden secrets behind the cases. Stay tuned..."

The news immediately generated a lot of buzz.

The production company directly announced: "The entire original cast has reunited!"

Immediately afterwards, the character posters for Cao Jun, Luo Jin, Li Yitong, and Meng Ziyi were released.

In the poster, the actors still sport their familiar costumes from the drama:
Cao Jun's Lu Lingfeng stands with a sword in hand, his eyes sharp; Luo Jin's Su Wuming strokes his beard, exuding a calm and collected demeanor as he investigates cases; Li Yitong and Meng Ziyi's characters also have their own charm, seamlessly connecting with the character settings of the previous work.

The goodwill built up with the first film is now fully paying off, with cheers erupting in the comments section:
"Haha, finally the original cast is back! I was always worried about the actors being replaced when making a sequel, but now I'm relieved!"

"Lu Lingfeng and Su Wuming are a perfect match!"

"Just looking at the poster makes me excited for the individual cases. I hope the second season will be just as imaginative!"

Soon, the hashtag #TangDynastyTales2OriginalCastReturns# trended on social media, giving Feiyue Films a good start in promoting their new project.

Following closely behind, two new films that had already passed censorship also made moves.

Both "Detective Chinatown 1990" and "All for the Winner" have announced the start of casting and released teasers about the film's plot.

In 1990, young Tang Ren became embroiled in the murder of an antique shop owner in Chinatown. To prove his innocence, he teamed up with the gifted young detective Qin Feng, uncovering the truth behind a case involving an antique smuggling ring and the protection of national treasures...

"Programmer Pan Sheng and model Anna, lured by high-paying jobs overseas, fall into an overseas fraud operation. To escape the trap, they target gamblers like A Tian. Meanwhile, the police launch a transnational manhunt, ultimately bringing the criminal gang to justice..."

The related pre-release information immediately attracted a lot of attention.

As a prequel to the "Detective Chinatown Universe," "Detective Chinatown 1990" had already whetted everyone's appetite with its setting of "focusing on the young Tang Ren and Qin Feng's father."

The casting notice explicitly stated that the actors should embody the spirit of 90s urban life, possessing both comedic tension and a sense of the era. It also included brief character descriptions for several key roles, instantly sparking considerable speculation.
"Are they looking for new talent or hiring familiar faces?"

"For scenes set on the streets of Bangkok in the 90s, the casting had to have that rough and rugged feel."

"So what about Wang Baoqiang? Isn't he a key character? Is he not going to be absent this time?"

"With the huge success of 'The Octagonal Cage,' is Bao Qiang perhaps giving up acting and going all the way to becoming a director?"

With the surge of discussion surrounding "Detective Chinatown 1990," topics such as "detective," "suspense," and "mystery solving" have once again become hot topics.

This has certainly boosted the popularity of "The Hunt for Crime" and "Echoes" next month.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, "All or Nothing" focuses on realistic anti-fraud themes, and its casting requirements place more emphasis on "realism".

The notice stated that the actor needed to portray the psychological transformation of a victim from wishful thinking to despair, with minimal acting expected. It also specifically mentioned that those with experience living in poverty would be given priority for auditions.

At the same time, news that Shen Ao would be directing the film was also announced.

Many new actor teams proactively submitted their materials.

Netizens also joined in the discussion: "Hopefully they won't rely on popular actors, but will find actors who can actually act to carry the show. This subject matter really needs to be relatable."

"We must do a good job of combating fraud, because far too many people have been scammed in recent years."

"There are fools every year, but this year there seem to be more than usual..."

The online discussion is ongoing, and the release of casting information for the two films one after the other has further fueled the hype surrounding Feiyue Films' projects.

……

Inside a luxury mansion in the capital.

Yang Mi slept soundly until she naturally woke up, which was a rare treat.

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the bedroom floor. She was wrapped in a silk robe, leaning against the headboard, scrolling through trending topics on her phone, her eyes filled with a hint of boredom.

However, when she flipped to the casting notice for "All or Nothing" released by Feiyue Films, her previously relaxed gaze suddenly froze.

She raised an eyebrow, especially when she saw the requirements for the role of "model Liang Anna"!
"Beautiful and sexy, the character needs to portray the contrast between her glamorous life and her downfall?"

She muttered to herself, subconsciously lifting a corner of the blanket to glance at her firm curves.

The pert curves were quite eye-catching in the morning light. Although some technology was used, it was still mostly natural and in no way inferior to those young girls.

"Tsk tsk, this character is quite interesting."

She muttered to herself, tapping the words "beautiful and sexy" on the screen with her fingertip, a hint of confidence rising in her eyes.

In terms of fame, she has worked her way up in the industry for many years, and her popularity among the public is undeniable.

In terms of appearance, this requirement is practically written based on her.

What made her feel even more secure was that among the beauties of Feiyue Film and Television, Liu Yifei was aloof, Shu Chang was gentle, Jing Tian was dignified, and Zhao Liying was lively; none of them followed this bright and sexy path.

In this way, there are almost no direct competitors among her rivals.

"Hey? This must have been made just for me!"

Yang Mi suddenly sat up, grabbed the coat draped over the bed, and started putting it on while thinking. Ever since the two dramas, "Thank You Doctor" and "She and Her Perfect Husband," finished airing at the end of last year, she and Zeng Jia had completely fallen out.

The company threatened to sideline her, but she didn't take it too seriously at the time.

Anyway, the contract expires in May, so let her hide it. She can take this opportunity to rest for half a year and relax.

For the past two months, apart from occasionally meeting up with friends for meals, she has mostly stayed at home, which has been quite peaceful.

But now, staring at the casting notice for "All or Nothing," her mind suddenly started racing.

Even if I'm sidelined, what if I could take on a movie role during this time?

The film shooting period is not long, and as long as we keep a low profile, the company may not hold a grudge.

Moreover, making a film is better than staying at home for half a year. It can hone your acting skills and maintain your popularity with the work. When the contract expires, you will have a lot more confidence to start anew with new works in hand.

The more she thought about it, the more reliable the idea seemed!
And most importantly, the director of this film, "All or Nothing," is someone she knows.

To be precise, the other party still owes her a favor.

Back when she was still at Feiyue Film & Television, Shen Ao had just graduated from film school and wanted to join the company with a rough short film script, but she had no connections.

She saw a tenacity in the script and thought Shen Ao was honest, so she introduced him to Chen Fei.

Shen Aozhen later stayed at Feiyue Films and over the years gradually became a director capable of directing independently.

She had kept this favor to herself for so many years without ever mentioning it, intending to use it at a crucial moment.

Now it seems there couldn't be a more opportune time!
Shen Ao is the director and has a say in the roles. It's much more reliable for her to make the offer than to foolishly participate in the audition directly.

Thinking of this, Yang Mi scrolled through her phone's contacts and quickly found her assistant's number.

After dialing, she immediately instructed, "Contact the casting team for 'All or Nothing' for me. I need to try out for the role of Liang Anna."

After her assistant responded and went to do it, she pondered for a moment and found the contact information for "Shen'ao".

She planned to invite him out for a meal to catch up...

……

February flew by, and March arrived in the blink of an eye.

The casting auditions for "Detective Chinatown 1990" are proceeding as planned, as are those for "All for One".

Although everything is progressing steadily, the initial buzz generated by the official announcement has subsided somewhat compared to a few days ago.

Despite the fact that the name "Leap Forward Films" remains popular in the film and television industry and among audiences, its popularity has not waned at all.

The final installment of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" film series, "The Return of the South China Sea," has finally come to an end!
That afternoon, Feiyue Films and several film news media outlets simultaneously released announcements:

"Produced by Feiyue Pictures and starring Liu Ye, Shu Chang, and Chen Minghao, the novel 'Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Return of the South China Sea,' adapted from the novel of the same name by Tianxia Bachang, officially ended its run today."

During its 60-day run, the film garnered widespread acclaim from audiences thanks to its solid plot adaptation, stunning visual effects, and nuanced performances by the lead actors, ultimately grossing 70.63 billion yuan at the box office!
此成绩已打破《长津湖》64.77亿、《唐人街探案3》68.83亿、《流浪地球1》66亿等影片的票房纪录，登顶国产电影票房排行榜No.1！”

The announcement caused an instant uproar across the internet.

Whether it's the screenshot of a packed theater showing the last screening posted by the cinema manager, or the hashtag #70 billion! The Return of the Gods to the South China Sea# trending online, both are testifying to the film's box office phenomenal success.

From its overwhelming positive reviews upon release, the victory of "Deep Sea" versus "Aliens," to its steady box office performance over 60 days, it ultimately broke records with a commanding lead.

"The Return to the South China Sea" is the final installment of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series, bringing it to a truly stunning conclusion.

"70 billion yuan in domestic box office revenue is equivalent to nearly 10 billion US dollars in Hollywood box office revenue! Holy crap! Our domestic films have already soared to such an amazing stage?"

"It's not that domestic films are great, it's that Feiyue Films is great. These are all works by Feiyue Films."

"Wow, the era of 70 billion yuan in box office revenue has just begun? If this continues for a few years, won't it double to 140 billion yuan?"

"140 billion? What are you thinking? Where would a domestic film production achieve such a huge success? Stop kidding me."

"Just you wait and see, maybe it will work..."

While online discussions were raging, a grand celebration banquet was already underway at the China World Trade Center banquet hall.

The dazzling crystal chandelier cast a warm glow, illuminating the joyful laughter filling the hall.

Ning Hao's face was flushed, clearly he was a little tipsy, but he was still in high spirits, raising his glass and accepting every drink offered.

Seeing Chen Fei approach, he laughed loudly and put his arm around Chen Fei's shoulder, his voice rising eight octaves: "Haha, Director Chen, I really didn't expect that I would be able to achieve the number one box office in my lifetime!"

His eyes gleamed with excitement. As the first member of the 70 billion yuan box office club in the Chinese entertainment industry, this honor was something he could be proud of for a long time.

Chen Fei smiled and teased, "You'll probably only be in this position for a month."

Ning Hao was slightly taken aback, then realized that Chen Fei was referring to "The Wandering Earth 2".

Since its release, the film has enjoyed a strong box office performance, now exceeding 60 billion yuan and striving towards the 70 billion yuan mark.

Given its momentum, surpassing 70 billion is almost a certainty.

However, Ning Hao didn't mind at all.

He waved his hand and laughed heartily, "So what if it's broken? Anyway, I'm already satisfied. I haven't lived this life in vain, haha!"
Moreover, the success of "The Return of the South China Sea" is due to the efforts of the entire team; I was just lucky to catch this wave.

Besides, "The Wandering Earth 2" is also a source of pride for Chinese films. Everyone's doing great; I'm just happy for them!

After saying that, he tilted his head back and took a big gulp of wine, his face beaming with joy and magnanimity.

Inside the banquet hall, the lead actors, including Liu Ye, Shu Chang, and Chen Minghao, were surrounded by a crowd, with people constantly coming forward to offer their congratulations.

Liu Ye shared some funny stories from the filming with everyone: "When filming the underwater scenes, the water pressure was no joke. Several times I felt like I was about to be crushed into a paper doll!"

This remark drew laughter from those around him.

Shu Chang remarked with emotion, "Everyone put in so much effort from the preparation to the release of this film. It's all worth it to have achieved such success."

As the leading lady with over 70 billion yuan in box office revenue, she couldn't hide her emotions.

Back then, she was just a burden that no one cared for or loved.

Her mother passed away early, and her father neglected her, leaving her to wander aimlessly in the world.

But now things are better; she has finally become her own pride!
Thinking of this, she subconsciously turned her head to look at Chen Fei, who was chatting with Ning Hao in the distance, and murmured softly, "Thank you... Chen Fei!"

(End of this chapter)