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Chapter 991 Pattern and Interests

"Director Mao, are there any instructions from the bureau?"

Li Mu asked with a smile.

Now, as the executive deputy director in charge of the daily work of the bureau, Mao Yu can make decisions on basically all matters, big or small, except for some special matters issued by the Central Propaganda Department.

In fact, after being incorporated into the Central Propaganda Department, most of the full-time positions are now part-time, with overall management but no detailed management.

Li Mu guessed that this was most likely something within the bureau. After all, he had just finished a big job and he also had the Asian Games to deal with, so it was impossible for him to have another temporary assignment.

"Haha, stop giving instructions all the time. Can't you be more down-to-earth?"

Mao Yu smiled cheerfully, "It's a good thing. For now, the people are very satisfied with The Battle at Lake Changjin. At this sacred moment of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party, the release of The Battle at Lake Changjin is very meaningful.

The bureau is already studying the postponement issue, and it will definitely be postponed, so I’m letting you know, and there will also be a seminar.”

As expected, it was pretty much what Li Mu guessed. He didn't expect that the postponement would be included in the agenda so quickly.

Generally speaking, the film will be included in the agenda within the last one or two weeks depending on the release situation of the film. Of course, the producer still needs to apply for registration.

Obviously, the performance of "Changjin Lake" is obvious to all, and the approval process for extending applications is expedited for main-theme themes or when the performance is outstanding during festivals.

It is not difficult to understand why the subsequent extension issue is being decided at this time.

"By the way, please try to attend the seminar. If none of you, the main creators, come, how can we have a seminar?"

Mao Yu is still more concerned about the seminar. After all, it is approaching the end of the year. Except for "Detective Chinatown 3" and "Hello, Li Huanying" at the beginning of the year, the film and television industry is extremely deserted. Fortunately, "Changjin Lake" came out during the National Day holiday, otherwise this year's results would be very ugly.

"Understood!" Li Mu nodded and replied, "By the way, Director Mao, let's talk about the extension."

"Why, what's the problem with the extension? We are considering just extending it for two months, so that it will be done in one go until the end of the year. Extending it any further won't be a good idea."

Mao Yu thought Li Mu was talking about the time issue of the extension.

A two-month postponement is a routine operation for this kind of main theme movie. As long as the box office is not too bad, one month is the minimum guarantee.

“It’s not a question of length. I feel that since the box office is so high now, the postponement cannot be just for the sake of box office. It also needs to give back to everyone’s love for ‘Changjin Lake’ and give those who haven’t watched it a chance to see it again.

Moreover, cinema chains are having a hard time this year. The postponement does not result in much box office revenue. We should give some profit to cinema chains and theaters to help the development of the industry."

Mao Yu was also stunned when he heard this, and then he sighed for a long time, "Before Director Zhang left for another position, he told me that he was talking about you. It's rare."

"You can handle this matter on your own. The bureau will definitely support you, but I'm afraid you can't make the final decision on this matter alone."

"I discussed this with Director Yu Zongming and others. I personally don't think it's a big problem. It's a foregone conclusion that The Battle at Lake Changjin will break the historical record. It won't be a problem."

As Li Mu was speaking, he was thinking whether he should mention Tian Zhuangzhuang's film "The Chirping Birds" to Mao Yu.

But after thinking about it, it is highly likely that the current environment cannot be solved, so I might as well wait a little longer.

After talking to Mao Yu, Li Mu went straight to Ming Zhenjiang.

For Bayi, making money is secondary. The right thing to do is to provide guidance for this type of film culture. Ming Zhenjiang had no objection to Li Mu's proposal.

After all, "The Battle at Lake Changjin" has made enough money, and it has been postponed for another two months. It will definitely take the first place in domestic film history. If it still cares so much about the box office, it will not be a good thing for "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

"Director Li, this is a wise move!"

Ming Zhenjiang thought about it for a moment and realized the significance of Li Mu's move. He then exclaimed in admiration. Not everyone can give up the benefits that are immediately available.

"No, we can't expect the public to support our film without giving anything back. We can only say that something is better than nothing."

"Okay, if Director Li has plans for another movie in this area, remember to keep looking for us!"

"That's natural."

Li Mu smiled and nodded.

Ming Zhenjiang agreed, and the only thing left was Yu Dong. As for the other co-producers, it was actually very easy to resolve.

People who can run big businesses usually have good brains. After a moment's silence, Yu Dong agreed without saying a word.

"Li Mu is really willing to give it up, but there are gains as well as losses. It is indeed a good idea. If it were me, I might be a little reluctant to give it up."

After Yu Dong hung up the phone, he muttered silently.

Jin Qiaoqiao was taking care of her child and was a little curious when she heard Yu Dong's mumbling.

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"What's wrong, Director Li?"

"Tell me, if I ask you to give up the upcoming box office revenue of several hundred million, would you be willing to do so?"

Yu Dong roughly calculated in his mind that even if the box office of the postponed release would not be high due to the huge success of "The Battle at Lake Changjin", he might be able to make at least two or three hundred million in two months.

"Who is so generous?" Jin Qiaoqiao was a little surprised. With 200 to 300 million yuan in box office revenue, it would be a lot if they split the profits. How many luxury bags would they have to buy? Then she shook her head and said, "I would definitely not be willing to spend that much money if it were me."

"Look at your own mentality." Yu Dong said with disdain.

"You are willing to do so." Jin Qiaoqiao couldn't help but retort. He didn't know Yu Dong yet, and it was likely that he wasn't that generous.

"You know what, I guess I'm a little reluctant to part with it." Yu Dong thought about it carefully and found that he was indeed a little heartbroken, "But Li Mu is willing to part with it."

"Director Li!"

"He didn't want to make money from the delayed box office of 'Changjin Lake', he wanted to give back to the audience and the cinema chain." Yu Dong couldn't help but sigh, "That's just him. If it were someone else, I might not agree."

"Director Li is so generous." Jin Qiaoqiao didn't know what to say for a moment. Everyone was not stupid and knew the significance of this action.

But is there anyone who can really give up his vested interests?

Perhaps only when the test comes to oneself can we know the answer.

"So you agreed too?"

"How can I not agree? Cooperating with Mengying Media is more important than the two or three hundred million box office revenue. I still understand this relationship clearly."

Li Mu has already resolved the issue on the production side, so there is no need for Li Mu to keep pushing for the remaining matters, and he can just hand them over to the people below.

After entering the working days, the performance of "Changjin Lake" has become noticeably weak due to the excessive outburst during the seven-day National Day holiday.

And just at this moment, an invitation arrived as expected.

It was Sha Xiaolan whom Zhang Yi had mentioned.
(End of this chapter)