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Chapter 619 [46] Pre-sale, breaking the record again!

April 2006, 4, Imperial Capital, Hongbin Building.

This is a long-established Muslim restaurant, founded in 1853, the third year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign in the Qing Dynasty, and has a history of 150 years.

As a "time-honored Chinese brand", it has received many distinguished guests from home and abroad and is considered one of the higher-standard hotels in the capital.

Chen Jingfei invited Chen Yu to dinner and chose this place.

When Liu Yifei told him about this, Chen Yu was quite surprised, but it happened that Chen Yu also wanted to talk to him about Hongxingwu, so they got together.

It can be seen that he seemed quite serious about this meal.

Liu Yifei finally finished filming "Blind Mountain" yesterday, and she will have more than a month of rest from now on.

"How's your godfather's real estate business going lately?"

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, who was holding his hand, walked into the lobby of Hongbin Building. Their relationship was now public and they could appear in public like this at will.

Although there are still paparazzi taking pictures from time to time, there are obviously fewer than before.

"I don't know. I never ask about his business. Maybe my mother knows?"

"what happened?"

"Is Mr. Chen going to enter the real estate industry?"

Liu Yifei was teasing, and Chen Yu actually thought of asking.

However, he did know some of Chen Jingfei's dark history.

Of course, all these things about keeping a skinny girl are just rumors; but it is true that Chen Jingfei was detained according to law for suspected financial fraud in his previous life and was subsequently sentenced to six months in prison.

Chen Yu was not quite sure about the exact time, but it should have been these two years.

Moreover, his business should have been affected recently. He was on the Forbes list a few years ago, but has been obviously quiet in the past two years.

Not to mention being on Forbes, his name isn't even at the end of the list.

The power of the Pig Killing List is still very strong.

Although the real estate business has been booming in recent years, the capital chain has actually been greatly affected.

Many real estate companies died between 06 and 10.

Those who became famous later were all those who broke through the siege, and there were many more who died halfway through their business.

Therefore, Chen Jingfei's invitation to Chen Yu for dinner this time was definitely not that simple.

"Real estate... I would like to invest, but I don't have the channels!"

“It’s true that we should buy more houses!”

Chen Yu smiled and just as he walked into the box, the phone in his pocket rang.

Yu Dong of Bona.

"Hey, Lao Yu!"

Chen Yu walked out of the box and answered the phone.

“The pre-sale record has been broken!”

These six short words made Chen Yu clench his fist: "Sure, awesome!"

"It just broke 8000 million. It's very likely to hit a new pre-sale record of 9000 million today. A lot of people will go to the cinema to buy it during the midnight show. There are still more than 6 hours left. Hahahaha!"

It can be seen that Yu Dong is in a good mood.

After all, it was unimaginable for an art film to have such a high pre-sale.

Moreover, the reason why "Extraction" was able to sell more than 7000 million in pre-sales was because of the Spring Festival.

There are so many pre-sales now, which is definitely due to Chen Yu’s own influence, plus the popularity of "Departures".

It can be seen that the 7 million box office myth of "Extraction" has made Chen Yu an entertainment phenomenon in China.

What does that mean?

In the past, he could get audiences into the cinema, but many people would still wait and see about the movie’s reputation, etc., but now they just rush in without thinking; and the group of people who watch his movies has expanded several times more than before.

Chen Yu’s box office appeal has expanded from tens of millions to hundreds of millions, or even more.

People in the industry can obviously see this from pre-sales.

All of this is the follow-up to the popularity of "Escape Plan" during the Spring Festival... Just like the completely different box office impact before and after Wu Jing filmed "Wolf Warrior 2".

"Brother Yu, you are so strong!"

"If a non-commercial film has such pre-sale results, who in China dares to question your ability?"

Yu Dong was flattering him like crazy.

Can't blame him.

It is true that Chen Yu is so powerful nowadays.

It may be even more powerful than the sudden emergence of Stephen Chow and Jackie Chan back then!

After all, the market in Hong Kong is so big, and Chen Yu now covers the whole of Asia!
“It’s a bit of a pity that we didn’t make over 100 million!”

Yu Dong is still obsessed with the pre-sale exceeding 100 million yuan. This is probably his obsession.

However, the pre-sales of Zhang Yimou's commercial films are all below 5000 million. If Chen Yu's can break million, it will be a complete rise.

Of course, this is also Chen Yu’s obsession.

However, there are still two Hollywood popcorn commercial films to be released this summer, which may still hit new highs in pre-sales and first-day sales.

The total box office of "Extraction" of 7 million is estimated to be a mythical level, but other records can be broken!
……

"What are you so happy about?"

Seeing Chen Yu walk into the box with a smile on his face, Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask.

Liu Xiaoli, who had parked the car, had already walked into the box and was now waiting for Chen Jingfei, who was on his way.

"Pre-sales of "Departures" have broken records!"

"8000 million!"

"If things go better today, I should be able to touch 9000 million, 8500 will definitely be no problem!"

Chen Yu certainly wanted to share this joy with his girlfriend. Liu Yifei smiled and said, "We have to celebrate this. I'll toast you a few more glasses later!"

Pre-sales broke records, which shows that my boyfriend’s box office appeal has become stronger again.

This is obviously a good thing.

"Xiao Chen, congratulations! Your new movie has set a new record!"

Liu Xiaoli also said with a smile.

Although she doesn't know much about the film industry, she is familiar with things like pre-sales and box office.

"I hope this will be a big hit at the box office thanks to Auntie's blessing!"

Chen Yu sat next to Liu Yifei.

At this time, clear footsteps were heard from outside, getting closer and closer. It should be Chen Jingfei coming. Chen Yu could still distinguish the footsteps of men and women.

He quickly stood up, and Chen Jingfei, with a big belly, walked in with a smile on his face.

Chen Jingfei is decisive in his work and he seems to walk with the wind.

"Sit down, Xiao Chen, don't be so polite!"

"Sorry, I'm late!"

Chen Jingfei patted Chen Yu on the shoulder, and Chen Yu hurriedly shouted.

Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli also greeted them.

"I've already ordered some of the restaurant's specialties. Xiao Chen and Xixi, take a look. What else do you want to eat?"

After Chen Jingfei sat down, he handed the menu to Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

"Give Yifei some space, I can do anything!"

Chen Yu opened the menu, and Liu Yifei came forward and started ordering without any hesitation.

Looking at this harmonious scene between the two, Chen Jingfei smiled at Liu Xiaoli, and the smile was self-evident.

Obviously, Chen Yu's actions are still recognized by his elders.

Even though he earns so much, he still seems to respect Liu Yifei.

As to whether it was fake or not, Chen Jingfei didn't care too much.

Because in some situations, women should give respect to men and men should give women a way out, but some people just can't do even that.

Especially many rich people, Chen Jingfei has seen too many of them.

"I saw you once before at Xiaoli's house, and when the Forbes list came out a few days ago, I knew it was you!"

"Young and promising, Xixi really found a good partner, hahahaha!"

Chen Jingfei smiled at Liu Xiaoli, and Liu Xiaoli nodded with a smile.

"Uncle, you're too polite. I can't compare to you!"

Chen Yu pretended to be modest. Chen Jingfei took a sip of tea and waved his hand: "Don't say that. The real estate market has been doing well in recent years, but the funding gap is too big, not as good as in previous years!"

"and--"

Chen Jingfei came close to Chen Yu and sighed, "A bank leader who I have a very good relationship with has just been doubled!"

Chen Yu: "..."

This is indeed a big problem.

Many real estate companies work closely with banks, and the funds required are indeed huge.

However, Chen Yu didn't know whether it was true or not, but he understood that Chen Jingfei must have his purpose in saying these words to him.

"Sissi has won the leading roles in several movies, and I haven't thanked you properly yet!"

"That's what today's meal means!"

Chen Jingfei was speaking solemnly, and Chen Yu quickly waved his hand: "It's okay, we are all family, Uncle Chen, it's too formal for you to say this!"

"Haha, that being said, you don't have any shares in Hongxingwu after all, it's me who makes the profit!" Chen Jingfei saw the waiter coming up and waved his hand quickly: "Eat first, and we'll talk after dinner!"

Soon, several main dishes from Hongbinlou were served.

The cold dishes had been on the table before.

"This is the signature dish of Hongbinlou!"

“Braised oxtail, have you heard of it?”

Chen Jingfei pointed at a plate of red stir-fried vegetables and spoke.

Chen Yu shook his head. It was indeed the first time he heard of it.

“We use the middle part of the oxtail, which is soft and delicious!”

Chen Jingfei suddenly picked up the serving chopsticks and with a push of the chopsticks, the meat fell off the bones. It was truly magical.

"This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. It is one of the signature dishes of Hongbinlou!"

"You should know that this store is a long-established one, it's been around for over 150 years!"

Chen Jingfei suddenly personally gave Chen Yu a piece of oxtail meat, and Chen Yu was a little flattered.

“There is a story about this dish!”

"Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River and passed through Jinan Prefecture in Shandong, he went on a private visit in disguise and saw a butcher on the street who was strong and healthy with a ruddy complexion. Emperor Qianlong asked him about his health-preserving methods!"

"The butcher said there was no way to keep healthy. His family was poor, so he would sell the good meat to the guests after slaughtering the cow every day. The old people in his family would eat the head and hooves, and he would just eat the oxtail to get by!"

"Qianlong figured it out, and after returning to Beijing, he ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare a dish with oxtail for him to enjoy. A few days later, Qianlong felt that not only his physical condition had greatly improved, but also his memory had greatly improved, hahahaha!"

It can be seen that Chen Jingfei is indeed a gourmet. He talks endlessly about food, worthy of being a businessman.

Most people don't have this level.

"good to eat!"

Chen Yu took a bite and it tasted really good. Chen Jingfei even gave a piece to Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli.

Chen Yu had to admire this sense of service.

You deserve to make money and get Liu Xiaoli to cooperate with you!

Such a big boss took action personally, my mother-in-law is really capable.

“And this dish!”

“Sheep’s head in casserole!”

"Don't be fooled by the name. The casserole lamb head in this restaurant is different from that in other restaurants. It has fish and lamb in one pot, with lamb head meat, fish belly and fish bones..."

"This is Mr. Zhou's favorite. He came to the restaurant to eat it several times and even invited Mr. Chen..."

"Yellow lip fish belly!"

"British President Heath visited China in 83..."

"..."

A dish, a story.

Chen Jingfei could tell it all like the back of his hand. Not only Chen Yu listened very carefully, but Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli also listened while eating.

There are such people at many dinner tables. They can talk about every dish in detail and make people learn more without making them feel that they are showing off, because they are just introducing the dishes politely, like a waiter.

It makes people feel like they are bathed in spring breeze and that eating can help them grow smarter.

Chen Jingfei is such a person.

After this meal, Chen Yu had a thorough understanding of his character.

The meal made us feel at home and we had a lot of fun chatting and laughing.

Chen Yu didn't say much throughout the whole process, and Liu Yifei spoke even less. It was basically Chen Jingfei who did all the talking, and Liu Xiaoli acted as the most qualified supporting actor.

And Chen Jingfei didn't deliberately ask Chen Yu to drink.

"How's it going? Are you full?"

When they had almost finished eating, Chen Jingfei suddenly asked Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei had already stopped eating, touched her belly, and smiled: "I'm full!"

"Where's Xiao Chen?"

"Although I still want to eat, I really can't eat anymore!"

"Ha ha!"

Chen Jingfei smiled and said, "Is the food okay?"

"Yeah, it's delicious. Uncle Chen, the restaurant you picked is good!"

Although Chen Yu's words were flattering, they were not exaggerated.

"As long as you think it's good, it's rare for us to get together for a meal..."

Chen Jingfei checked the time and said, "It's a bit early to go back now, right? Do you want to go shopping or sit somewhere?"

"Let's take a walk, it's a good way to digest the food!"

Liu Xiaoli was talking there, and Chen Yu and Liu Yifei certainly had no objections.

Chen Yu didn't know what Chen Jingfei was up to.

We didn't say anything at the dinner table. I just complained to him about real estate and Red Star Wood before the meal. Could it really be just a family dinner?
Chen Yu was a little skeptical.

As a result, he didn't even dare to interrupt the conversation when he originally wanted to ask about Hongxingwu.

The four people left Hongbin Building and walked towards the nearby shopping mall.

Liu Xiaoli and Chen Jingfei stood in the front, not too close to each other, chatting, while Liu Yifei, of course, held Chen Yu's hand and fell behind.

"Your godfather invited me to dinner, so we can just chat about family matters?"

Chen Yu asked Liu Yifei in a low voice.

Liu Yifei glanced at Chen Yu and said, "Isn't it to thank you?"

"He made a lot of money from my movies!"

After all, Chen Jingfei holds 90% of the shares of Hongxingwu, and Liu Xiaoli only holds 10%.

Although Liu Yifei's share was 50%, she took 100 yuan out of the 50 million yuan salary, and the rest went to the company, so Chen Jingfei still got the lion's share.

"So, I want to transfer you out of Red Star Wood!"

“But it’s a bit difficult!”

Of course Liu Yifei wanted to, but because of family ties, she obviously didn't want to have a bad relationship with Chen Jingfei.

And Chen Jingfei is really nice to them, mother and daughter.

"There's always a way!"

"I can't possibly let your godfather suffer any loss!"

Chen Yu knew that it would be difficult to get Liu Yifei out of Hongxingwu, but the longer this matter was delayed, the more disadvantageous it would be.

At present, Liu Yifei's value is obviously increasing in Chen Jingfei's eyes. Of course, he has to try his best to please her because it is beneficial to him.

However, as Liu Yifei said, if it is just a simple relationship between boss and artist, it would be easier to handle.

It was because of the identities of godfather and goddaughter that Liu Yifei was reluctant to speak.

The four of them arrived at a shopping mall, and Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei were trying on clothes.

Chen Jingfei and Chen Yu were sitting there.

"Xiao Chen, are you interested in real estate?"

Chen Jingfei suddenly said to Chen Yu, and Chen Yu's heart trembled. What was coming was bound to come.

However, Chen Yu did not do as Chen Jingfei wished, and shook his head directly: "I'm not interested. I never touch areas that I'm not familiar with!"

“Good habits…”

Chen Jingfei was quite surprised.

"Maybe it's because I'm cautious. People can't make money beyond their own cognition. I believe this sentence!"

Even though Chen Yu was a reborn person, he was very convinced.

"Well, that's true, but you can still try to understand it!"

Chen Jingfei smiled and disagreed with what Chen Yu said.

This is everyone's code of conduct.

He made money by stepping out of his field, but he has the right to question this statement, and Chen Yu did not jump out, so of course he was not wrong.

“The prospects for real estate are actually very good!”

"I heard from Xiaoli that you invested in some real estate. Wouldn't it be better to invest in a real estate company?"

Chen Jingfei smiled slightly, and Chen Yu pursed his lips and said, "Uncle Chen, do you have anything to say to me?"

Chen Yu got straight to the point and didn't waste any more words.

They are all smart people. Chen Jingfei nodded and said, "Well, I told you before at dinner that a leader I have been cooperating with has had an accident, so the funds of my company have been greatly affected!"

"The bank is asking me to repay the loan because they changed their leader!"

The case Chen Jingfei mentioned was very typical during this period. Many investments in real estate and large tourist facilities collapsed during this period.

Because it is too influenced by the relationship with the bank!
To put it bluntly, as long as the relationship is there, everything can be done easily; but when the person changes, everything that was maintained before is gone!
"I heard from Xiaoli that you are planning to sign Xixi to your company?"

Chen Jingfei asked again, and Chen Yu nodded: "Yes, I talked to Auntie, but I was afraid that you would disagree, so I always wanted to have a good talk with you!"

"I still have some connections and relationships in the film and television industry. Yifei will definitely have a better future!"

"Uncle Chen, roughly how big is the gap?"

Chen Yu opened his mouth to ask, and at this time everything was completely exposed!
Chen Jingfei knew what Chen Yu wanted, and Chen Yu also knew that the other party wanted his help!
But Chen Yu definitely didn’t do this favor for nothing!

(End of this chapter)