During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 769 What?! I've already been targeted by a girl born in '98?!
"Produced by Shanhe Media and Bad Monkey Pictures, directed by Ning Hao and supervised by Wei Jin, starring Xu Zheng, Huang Bai, Yuan Quan, Huang Mengying and others."

The road comedy film "Breakup Buddies" concluded its theatrical run last night, achieving a total box office of 15.22 billion yuan!

"Following directors Wei Jin and Tsui Hark, the third director in the Chinese film industry to join the 15 billion yuan box office club has been born!"

"This marks the fifth Chinese-language film to gross 15 billion yuan at the box office!"

"Looking at the history of Chinese cinema, all five films that have grossed over 15 billion yuan were produced and controlled by Shanhe Media. We look forward to a flourishing of diverse talents in the industry."

Industry insiders estimate that the two production companies, Shanhe Media and Bad Monkey Pictures, may receive over 6 million yuan in box office revenue alone!

"After 8 days of release, 'Gone Girl' has grossed over 4 million yuan, reaching 4.06 million yuan, successfully taking the top spot in the March box office rankings for mainland China!"

"The imported blockbuster 'Jupiter Ascending' has only grossed 2.23 million yuan in its first half-month of release, showing a clear downward trend in box office revenue."

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As a new day begins, a series of movie news items are being compiled, among which "Breakup Buddies" is the most attractive.

This film, the fifth Chinese-language film to surpass 15 billion yuan at the box office, has received considerable media attention.

This also made the entire film production industry feel extremely uncomfortable looking at the words "15 billion box office", "all produced" and "6 million profit" in the reports.

Compared to Shanhe Media, which has been dominating the film market since the beginning of the year with a constant stream of good news, other film production companies in the industry are really having a tough time.

Many domestically produced films released in a cluster have become cannon fodder, failing to make any waves at all.

Directors in the industry also have mixed feelings about Ning Hao becoming a director with a box office of 15 billion yuan.

Especially for renowned directors like Chen Shiren and Feng Xiaogang, the bitterness and envy they felt were beyond words!
But the Beijing Film Academy, which happened to be holding its art exam retest, was overjoyed and decisively followed tradition, using banners and resumes as standard practice.

This time it was even more outrageous; Ning Hao's custom-made roll-up banner was placed at the art exam site, and the intention to show off was made without any attempt to hide it.

"Seriously, having a two-meter-tall photo of myself standing there made me a little embarrassed, but the school leaders still wanted me to go back and give a speech. How am I supposed to do that? Hahahaha!"

Inside the banquet hall of the Royal Dynasty Hotel, Ning Hao pulled Wei Jin aside to talk about the school's arrangements, but who could not hear the boastfulness in his seemingly humble tone?

Of course, the Wei and Jin dynasties could also understand this.

Although the final box office did not surpass that of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain", there are only three directors in the entire Chinese film industry who have achieved a box office of 15 billion yuan.

More importantly, Ning Hao has defended his status as the number one comedian in China, so how could he not be overjoyed?

However, Wei Jin had no habit of listening to others boast, and directly delivered a fatal blow.

"Senior brother, you still owe me 10 billion in box office revenue. The road ahead is long and arduous, so you must remain humble and prudent."

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Ning Hao's laughter was interrupted. After a long silence, he grumbled, "Damn it, on such a joyous day, can't you let me have a moment of happiness?"

"Fine, fine, you're paying today. As long as you're happy." Wei Jin shrugged, too lazy to argue with him.

Ning Hao had already started preparing for this celebration banquet when the box office surpassed 10 billion yuan.

In his words, since he didn't agree to the minimum guarantee agreement, all the box office revenue exceeding 10 billion was profit, and he had to celebrate properly.

So, thanks to Bad Monkey Pictures' prior arrangements, the celebration banquet began the day after the film's theatrical run ended.

However, Wei Jin must admit that, despite the somewhat hasty event, today's victory banquet was indeed of a very high standard.

The entire film and television industry, including all the top actors and stars in Beijing, were present.

Those who didn't come were not invited.

As for the film and television industry peers who came to show their support, there were quite a few. Basically, all the top companies sent people over, not only for the two major production companies, but also for Ning Hao himself!

After all, although he is closely tied to Shanhe Media, everyone in the industry knows that the group will not interfere with the director taking on outside projects, and who knows when they might collaborate?

Especially since his debut, every film Ning Hao has starred in has been a money-maker, and all of them are classic works that have achieved great success with limited resources.

In terms of actual military achievements, he was only slightly inferior to the Wei and Jin dynasties!

At this moment, as Wei Jin and Ning Hao were talking, people kept coming over to greet them, their intention to seek cooperation was very obvious.

Such scenes are not uncommon at the event, since the celebration dinner is secondary; the main purpose is to socialize.

People with high emotional intelligence, such as Huang Xiaoming and Huang Bai, are very adept at handling such situations.

The main creative team members, including Huang Mengying and Yuan Quan, also appeared poised and generous, frequently accepting the blessings from the guests.

Of course, the most eye-catching one is the bald guy Xu Zheng.

With two films grossing over 10 billion yuan at the box office, plus directing the blockbuster "Lost in Hong Kong" series, he has already stepped one foot into the world of capital.

Now his circle is no longer limited to actors, but also includes production companies and producers in the industry!

Wei Jin was genuinely surprised to see Shu Chang wandering around with her little tail following her.

It wasn't surprising that Shu Chang was here. After all, she had worked with Ning Hao on "The Nameless," and given her high profile, it was normal for her to come and show her support.

But the fact that her little cousin was also there, and being taken around socializing, really baffled him. Hadn't she learned her lesson yet? Was she being unreasonable?

However, it must be admitted that women are indeed very sensitive to men's gaze. Wei Jin had only stared at Shu Chang a few times, but the latter seemed to have sensed it.

After hesitating for a moment, Shu Chang, with her little tail following behind, walked towards Wei Jin.

"Director Wei."

"Director Wei, it's been a long time."

Compared to Shu Chang, who seemed somewhat unnatural, Xiao Song appeared poised and graceful with a sweet smile.

And you know what? After not seeing her for a few years, that little blonde girl has grown up quite a bit, and there's even a hint of Zhang Baizhi's charm in her younger days.

However, Wei Jin had no interest in her. There were plenty of beautiful women in the entertainment industry, so there was no need to cause trouble for himself. This woman was no pushover!
Even if we really want to punish "bad women," isn't that a bit too lenient?

However, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, and since Shu Chang was also present, Wei Jin politely chatted with her for a few minutes.

"Congratulations, bro!"

At this moment, Wang Changtian, who had just arrived, walked over with a smile. Shu Chang took the opportunity to say goodbye, clearly not wanting to disturb the conversation between the two big shots.

As Shu Chang pulled her away, Xiao Song kept turning back to look in Wei Jin's direction, her face beaming with a sweet smile, but then she turned and started complaining.

"Sis, why didn't you mention 'Detective Chinatown' earlier?"

In Xiao Song's opinion, the female lead in this drama is set to be 14-16 years old, which is definitely the best help for her to return to the public eye after being away from the entertainment industry for two years.

Although I've already submitted my resume, I finally got to meet Wei Jin today and we had a very pleasant chat. Why didn't my cousin seize the opportunity?
"Do you think your cousin is so influential that a mere mention of her name can settle things?" Shu Chang knew her own family's situation. Although she had a good relationship with Liu Yifei, neither her best friend nor Wei Jin had any good feelings towards her cousin, so mentioning her name would be pointless.

"I didn't mean it that way, but it would be better if President Wei knew, right?"

Shu Chang shook her head upon hearing this, "Instead of thinking about these things, you should think about the audition later. Only if you pass the director's test can I speak up for you."

Pshaw, you've already passed the director's test, what more do you need to say?

Xiao Song was dissatisfied, but she didn't express it. Instead, she wore a receptive expression and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, sister. I'll definitely do my best."

Shu Chang was very pleased to hear this and reached out to touch Xiao Song's head, but then realized that the little girl was almost as tall as her, so she put her hand down and grabbed hers.

"Just be obedient. No matter what your uncle and aunt are like, you are still my cousin. I will definitely help you if I have the chance."

"Yes, sister, you're so good to me. You'll always be my best sister!"

Xiao Song wore a sweet smile to express her gratitude, but her peach blossom eyes were still glancing in the direction of Wei Jin out of the corner of her eye.

Honestly, she looked down on her own cousin. She didn't know how to properly cling to such a powerful figure, and all she did was maintain her relationship with Liu Yifei.

What's the point? Isn't it always just one step too far?

If it were me, I would have already climbed into Wei Jin's bed, punched Jing Tian, ​​trampled Liu Yifei, and become the number one actress in the Chinese entertainment industry!
But there's no rush. That man is still young, and I'm still young too. I'll have plenty of opportunities!
Boss Wei was unaware that he had been targeted by a young woman born in 98. After chatting with Fiber Optic Old Wang for a while, the celebration ceremony officially began.

The guests took their seats one after another, and Wei Jin, at Ning Hao's invitation, went on stage with the main creative team.

As the number [15.22], representing the box office figures, was shattered with a single blow, the atmosphere at the scene reached its peak.

The media's flashbulbs and cameras perfectly captured this moment, and it's likely to be featured prominently in tomorrow's news.

Immediately afterwards, Wei Jin and Ning Hao generously handed over ten million yuan as a bonus for the main creative team, pushing the lively atmosphere to a climax.

Unfortunately, as industry analysts have pointed out, the production cost of this film was 50 million, and with marketing and distribution included, it came to 80 million.

Although the film did not receive a higher share of box office revenue due to cost considerations, the 43% share would still result in a total of 6 million yuan in revenue for the two production companies.

In addition, there are over 20 million US dollars for pre-roll ads, product placements, online and movie channel rights, and overseas rights.

The entire "Breakup Buddies" series made a profit of at least 7 million yuan, which was absolutely a huge win!
With Mr. Wei's generosity, how could he possibly mistreat the production crew?!
Ning Hao, who is usually very stingy, was heartbroken for a long time when he heard that he had to take out several million yuan.

It was Xing Aina who persuaded him, saying that a great director should have the demeanor of a great director, that made him reluctantly agree.

However, Ning Hao, who rarely showed such generosity, enjoyed very good treatment today, being frequently toasted by the female stars of the crew, and Xing Aina, unusually, did not show any jealousy.

After a few rounds of drinks, Wei Jin brought up a topic.

"Senior brother, 'Breakup Buddies' has ended, and 'Fame and Fortune' is still a long way off. What are your plans for the future?"

"Didn't I say before? I'm thinking of aiming for the prize."

Ning Hao picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and then asked, "So, do you have any suitable scripts for me?"

"Hmm, let me think about it."

As Wei Jin spoke, he picked up a piece of food and ate it, his mind racing.

Honestly, there aren't many award-winning scripts suitable for Ning Hao's style of humorous comedy or absurd satire, since Wei Jin himself wasn't exactly a literary enthusiast.

"It's alright, there's no rush, I need to take a break too."

As soon as Ning Hao spoke, Wei Jin's eyes lit up. He had actually thought of one. "Senior brother, do you still remember Ren Suxi?"

"I remember, the actress you recommended for 'The Unknown'? Her acting skills are very solid!"

Ning Hao had a deep impression of Ren Suxi and blurted out, but then immediately realized, "You mean?"

"Yes, that stage play is perfect for you, and the copyright happens to be with the company."

It was quite unexpected. At the premiere, Ren Suxi mentioned that Wei Jin was very optimistic about the stage play when talking about casting.

Subsequently, the playwright approached the company seeking collaboration, wanting to direct the script himself, but Chen Zhiming rejected the idea.

Because his film scripts are basically copied from stage plays, with too much emphasis on acting, the box office performance would not be optimistic if they were actually made into a film.

Having been with the company for many years, Lao Chen had seen too many scripts and saw that the core of the script was good, so he bought the adaptation rights.

However, the other party also made a request: if the project were to start, he would need to join the crew as an assistant director. This issue was easy to resolve.

"However, the script adaptation work hasn't been done yet. If you're interested, you can talk to the people in the scriptwriting department about it."

"Okay, then I'll rest for a month or two and have a good talk with them."

Amidst the hustle and bustle, the celebration banquet for "Breakup Buddies" came to a close, with countless guests leaving either with gains or with disappointment.

Meanwhile, Boss Wei brought his former assistant, Huang Mengying, the second female lead in the drama, to the Golden House.

It has to be said that as an assistant, Huang Mengying knows how to be considerate. When she arrived at the destination, she was not in a hurry and first started preparing bath water for Wei Jin.

The hot water enveloping his skin allowed Wei Jin, who had been drinking, to relax completely.

He pulled the girl's hot, delicate body closer to his chest and asked, "Mengying, I saw you chatting with Yuan Quan and Xia Yu earlier. Are you very familiar with them?"

"Yes, Sister Yuan taught me a lot of acting skills on set, and I found them very useful."

Hearing this, Wei Jin pinched her and teased, "Don't let your teachers hear you say that, or they'll accuse you of being a traitor and ruin your title of outstanding graduate."

"No way, I'm just drawing on the strengths of many different schools. If the teacher knew, he would only praise me."

Huang Mengying had something else to say: if we're really talking about "betraying one's own people," the directing department is the worst offender!

"Wow, this little one's got quite the tongue, huh? Look how capable you are."

Wei Jin pinched the girl's blushing cheeks, then leaned close to her delicate ear and whispered, "But Mengying, aren't you going to do something nice for her tonight?"

Huang Mengying bit her red lips and said shyly, "Boss, can't you guess why I took a shower first?"

"that's it?"

Huang Mengying was furious upon hearing this. She had already mustered up a lot of courage, didn't she? Did they really think female celebrities didn't have to work?

But judging from the boss's expression, it doesn't seem like he's playing a trick on me. Which little bitch set the bar so high? Isn't this forcing everyone to compete fiercely?
After some deliberation, Huang Mengying bit her red lips and softly offered a backup plan, "Boss, then fifty degrees."

"Hey, that's great!"

That night, Boss Wei used whatever was available, including the young girl's original black stockings, to tie her up in the way he wanted.
(End of this chapter)