Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 568: Double Happiness for Wolf Warriors
Xie Nan's questioning made Wu Jing reveal his desire to plan and shoot a film version of "I Am a Special Forces Soldier".

"Director Li rejected you directly?"

"Although I didn't refuse directly, I still have the ability to read people's expressions. It's not Director Li's fault."

"I would refuse too."

"A young actor lost a lot of money in his first movie."

"Now that 'Chinese Police' is so popular, I suddenly want to make a mainstream military-themed film."

"Maybe Director Li thinks I'm taking advantage of him." Wu Jing looked dejected.

"Is it very different?" Xie Nan thought that if the difference was not too big, she could help introduce some investors.

After all, during her years at Guangguang, she has come into contact with many big names in the circle.

Wu Jing smiled: "Why, you want to lend it to me?"

Xie Nan also smiled: "If you like my little savings, I'll lend it to you."

Wu Jing couldn't laugh anymore, because he could tell Xie Nan was not joking.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll lose your money too?"

"I'm not afraid. My parents are soldiers. The most common thing I've heard since I was a child is that money is only a part of your body. When a friend lets you lend it out, don't even think about paying it back."

Upon hearing that Xie Nan's parents were also soldiers, Wu Jing couldn't stop talking anymore.

There were also many people around Wang Zhonglei, including Xu Ke and several other main creators of "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate", except Li Lianjie.

If Li Chen is one of the most powerful private business tycoons in the industry, then Wang Zhonglei is the second most powerful one.

Seeing the people around Li Chen, including Chenglong and Han Saping, all welcoming him with smiles, Wang Zhonglei felt extremely jealous.

Every time he saw Li Chen, he thought of the 45% share of the profits from Rongchen Pictures.

In this regard alone, the three private companies listed in China, Huayi, Huace and Guangxian, cannot catch up.

He and his elder brother Wang Zhongjun had also discussed this issue, and the results were disappointing.

Unless Feng Xiaogang's film can have an overwhelming advantage over Rongchen Pictures at the box office.

Otherwise, Huayi would have no confidence to increase its profit sharing ratio when competing against the eight major cinema chains.

Or maybe the eight major cinema chains are willing to make a shocking billion-dollar bet with Huayi.

The prerequisite is that Huayi can also win a great victory by standing on the shoulders of the goddess of luck like Li Chen.

"Don't think about it, Zhonglei." Wang Zhongjun patted his brother's shoulder as if he was playing a riddle, which made Xu Ke and Chen Kun both confused.

Tong Gang from the Film Bureau arrived late, and the celebration banquet began.

A group of main creators came on stage, and Tong Gang and Han Saping thanked everyone and fans on behalf of the bureau and the producers respectively.

Han Saping handed the envelope containing the box office numbers to Tian Zhuangzhuang.

"Now let Lao Tian personally read out the box office figures of "Chinese Police" to everyone so far." Han Sanping said to the stars and media in the audience with a smile.

Since "Chinese Police" broke the 10 billion box office record and became the first domestic film to break the 10 billion box office record in China.

China Film Corporation has never updated the box office status to the outside world since then.

So when Tian Zhuangzhuang read out the number 11.8 billion, he still looked at Han Saping with disbelief.

The stars were in an uproar and talked about it a lot. This was too horrible.

"Didn't they say it broke through 10 billion last week?"

“Is this really going to drive Avatar out of Middle-earth?”

Chenglong was laughing so hard on the stage that he almost became an emoticon.

As the only female star in the main cast, Tang Yan stood out among the group of men in a black low-cut dress.

Han Sanping smiled and raised the champagne in his hand and said loudly: "Dear guests, raise your champagne and red wine."

"Let's celebrate together that the box office of "Chinese Police" has exceeded 11 billion."

The atmosphere on the scene reached a climax.

Cheng Long laughed and teased Liu Dehua, "Hua Zai finally breathed a sigh of relief!"

Liu Dehua was not to be outdone and immediately followed up: "Why should I be relieved? I said at the premiere that your box office record is not as high as mine."

"It's thanks to Director Tian and Li Chen that you and I are even."

"Hahaha" Chenglong laughed.

Everyone on and off the stage was delighted.

When the media asked Li Chen whether the second part of "Chinese Police" would still have the original cast.

Cheng Long first stated his opinion and said with a smile: "Let me first state that I really want to continue to perform."

Li Chen glanced at Cheng Long and Liu Dehua and said with a smile: "'Chinese Police' is a series. The participation of Big Brother and Brother Hua has at least increased the box office of 'Chinese Police' by more than 300 million yuan."

"I'm already writing the next script, which is also adapted from a real case. The specific details will not be announced until it passes the review."

Wu Jing in the audience was full of envy and stared at Li Chen intently.

Coincidentally, Li Chen's gaze also stopped on him.

Wu Jing only saw Director Li on the stage with a smile on his face. He then changed the subject and said, "It's not just about police and gangsters."

"I have said before that Rongchen Pictures will strongly support mainstream films."

"Today, a friend of mine came to me to ask for investment to shoot a military-themed movie."

The media and guests at the scene looked around unconsciously, and were all discussing privately who the person Director Li was talking about was.

Only Wu Jing's nervous attention was focused on Director Li on the stage.

I wonder what Director Li meant by suddenly bringing this up?
Xie Nan was also extremely nervous, fearing that his idol would be hit again.

"He told me that he had a dream of becoming a soldier, and he had been preparing for three years to realize his dream."

“Not only did I experience military life for eighteen months, but I also passed all the tests according to the soldier’s standards.”

As soon as these words were spoken, many people who were familiar with Wu Jing thought of Wu Jing.

Han Saping on the stage was secretly complaining in his heart, this kid always has one thing in mind.

However, seeing Boss Tong smiling in the audience, obviously very satisfied with Li Chen's speech, Han Sanping couldn't help but laugh.

"I didn't give him a clear answer just now, so I will reiterate it in public today."

"Rongchen Pictures will continue to support new directors, new themes and mainstream films."

"As long as your story can impress me and my team, I will borrow the boast that filmmakers usually like to make: there is no limit on investment and cycle!"

Everyone at the scene laughed and applauded.

Everyone knew that this was said by Yangzi in "White Snake".

Wang Zhonglei, CEO of the producer of "Revisiting 1942", also said this.

Everyone knows whether the former is bragging or not, but the latter probably won’t brag.

But the person on the stage certainly won't brag.

Wang Zhonglei was holding a glass of champagne in the audience with an awkward smile, secretly cursing Li Chen for being shameless.

He just doesn't believe that mainstream themes can continue to make big money.

Whether it is Feng Xiaogang's "The Great Earthquake" or several main theme films produced by Rongchen Pictures, he and Li Chen actually know it well.

First of all, it relies on the reputation of Li Chen and Feng Xiaogang, and secondly on the movie itself.

The ones that really made a lot of money were like "Draw the Bow, Dad", which benefited from the archery champion's Olympic gold medal.

The great success of "Chinese Police" is due to factors such as Li Chen's script, Cheng Long, Liu Dehua, the lack of blockbuster films during the National Day holiday, and the support of many celebrities on Weibo.

Wu Jing's eyes were filled with excitement. He didn't expect that Director Li would mention him at this time.

Liu Yifei clapped her hands and quietly approached Xie Nan, "Be more restrained, Xiao Xie."

Xie Nan was startled when he heard Liu Yifei's voice out of nowhere: "Ah! You scared me to death!"

Liu Yan turned around and smiled, "You came to see it too, Yifei?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Xie Nan and said to Liu Yan with a smile, "Anyone who is not blind knows that she and Director Wu are having an affair."

Xie Nan was stubborn and held Liu Yifei's arm affectionately, saying with a smile: "I didn't do anything. I just interacted with her on Weibo a few times. It's not as exaggerated as you say."

"Hey, Director Li just said that, are you willing to vote for him?"

Liu Yan immediately gossiped: "What are you going to vote for?"

"Go away, it's none of your business."

"Good girl, Nan Nan, when there's something going on, we're best friends, when there's nothing going on, we're just passersby, right?"

"Hey, Yifei and I are talking about serious matters, don't interrupt!" Liu Yan suddenly realized: "I know, the friend that Director Li just mentioned is Brother Jing?"

Seeing that Liu Yan had guessed it, Xie Nan did not argue and pulled Liu Yifei to ask for the result.

"How would I know? Didn't Li Chen say that it depends on whether the script can impress him?"

"After the celebration banquet is over, you can come with Director Wu. You are so eloquent, maybe you can say a few good words for Director Wu." Liu Yifei looked teasing.

Xie Nan immediately gave up: "Forget it, I'm not you, I can't have any say in front of Director Li."

Xie Nan knows her own limitations. Even her boss Wang Changtian has to give in to Director Li. How can she, a mere host, be considered a nobody?

"Yo, yo, yo, are you trying to trick me into helping you?"

Xie Nan's thoughts were exposed by Liu Yifei, so she simply stopped pretending and said with a smile: "Everyone knows that Director Li listens to you the most."

"If you can say a word for him, please do so."

"Why should I help Director Wu? He and I are not even familiar with you two." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Liu Yan smiled and stepped forward and said, "Yeah, why should Yifei help Brother Jing? Unless Brother Jing is someone to you, don't you think so, Yifei?"

"Yes, if I am related to you, I will definitely help you if I can, for your sake."

Xie Nan chuckled: "I won't fall for your trick."

"As for investment, as long as Director Li likes his script, it doesn't matter whether you help or not."

"If he didn't like it, Director Li probably wouldn't waste tens of millions just because of pillow talk."

Liu Yifei was also happy: "Oh, you know my girl quite well."

"I'm not the only one who understands Director Li's character. Ask the men and women in this room, who doesn't understand him?"

After the celebration banquet, Li Chen and Han Saping sent Tong Gang to the car first.

Tong Gang walked and laughed, patting Li Chen on the shoulder, as if he was one of them: "Li Chen, you need to finish the script for the second part of "Chinese Police" as soon as possible."

"Chinese Police" not only set box office records, but also received a lot of praise in publicity and public security.

This made Tong Gang feel very proud at the meeting at the General Administration.

"As for the military-themed film you mentioned just now, if you decide to shoot it, everything will be easy to deal with. If there are any problems that cannot be solved, let Samping help you."

Han Sanping said with a smile: "Director Tong, this guy has never been polite to me."

Li Chen just nodded without saying a word.

Before getting on the car, Tong Gang turned around and said, "Do your best and don't care about what others say."

"I understand, Director Tong." Li Chen said with a smile.

After watching Tong Gang's car drive away, Li Chen and Han Saping walked back: "Did you understand what Director Tong Gang said?"

Li Chen shook his head honestly and pretended to be stupid.

The voice from the outside world is nothing more than the Golden Rooster Awards which is about to open.

"Without Rongchen Pictures, the Golden Rooster is just a chicken" is a sentence that is now widely circulated in the outside world.

While pushing Li Chen to the forefront, it also denigrated Jin Rooster to the point of being worthless.

"Just pretend with me! I don't want to talk to you." Han Sanping snorted.

Wu Jing waited until the end, and the script was handed to Li Chen, who started to read it in the car.

Wu Jing sat aside and didn't dare to disturb him.

About an hour passed, and Wu Jing really felt that this hour lasted for a year.

It felt like being on trial in court, just waiting for the judge to announce the verdict.

"There's something wrong with the main plot of the script!"

"Ah, what's the problem, Director Li?" Wu Jing was nervous. When he heard that there was a problem with the main plot, the script was basically scrapped.

Li Chen closed the script and understood what was going on.

No wonder “Wolf Warrior” was revised fourteen times and was stuck in review twice.

"There is certainly nothing wrong with promoting patriotism, but simply promoting patriotism is no different from previous military-themed films."

Wu was stunned and asked, "Director Li, what do you mean?"

Li Chen smiled and said: "Patriotism and heroism are not in conflict."

"Just like mainstream themes and commercial elements are not in conflict with each other."

"If you want to be successful, you have to make a military-themed movie that is different from the past."

"There are at least a dozen lines that need to be revised, otherwise the review will be a problem."

Wu Jing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the word "modify". At least it meant that it was not passed!

"Leave the script here first, I'll help you revise it."

"Director Li, can you help me revise it?"

"What, you don't believe me?"

"No, no, no, I can't believe it!" Wu Jing was a little incoherent.

If the guy in front of me had changed his script, it would only be good for the movie if it got out.

"What's so unbelievable about you? You should have taken this path a long time ago. Don't worry, I've invested in this project."

Wu Jing was so confused by Li Chen's words that he didn't understand what he meant at all.

All I heard was the words “I invested in this project.”

Wu Jing was immediately overjoyed: "Director Li, you, you are not kidding me, right?"

Li Chen laughed: "I can tell whether a script is worth investing in after just one look."

"You are a grown man, why are you so fussy? Come to the company tomorrow to sign the contract."

Wu Jing was filled with emotion. No wonder the old saying goes that when masters fight, the result can be seen in an instant.

Yes, Director Li is famous for his scripts, and there are at least 800 filmmakers who seek him for investment.

If it takes seven or eight days to read every script, people would be extremely busy.

"Okay, okay! I will be there on time tomorrow. Thank you, Director Li, thank you!" Wu Jing excitedly shook Li Chen's hand.

Li Chen smiled again: "What are you thanking me for? I also hope that this "Wolf Warrior" will be a big hit."

“Military themes really need a Wolf Warrior to open a new chapter.”

After returning home and entering the bedroom, Liu Yifei held a book and read it with relish.

When she saw her husband coming in, she asked casually, "Did you vote?"

Li Chen nodded and got on the bed: "I voted."

Miss Liu closed the book and asked: "Do you really think he can do it?"

Li Chen said with a smile: "Why do you care about this?"

"If you didn't vote, I certainly wouldn't care."

"So you're worried about me. Don't worry, your husband's judgment is not wrong."

“Maybe Wu Jing will give me a surprise in the future, and also give Chinese films a surprise.”

Miss Liu shrugged and said no more, saying that she had already invested.

After getting off Li Chen's car, Wu Jing felt unprecedentedly relaxed as the cool wind blew.

With Director Li's endorsement, he is more confident.

Not far away, a familiar figure walked towards him.

Wu Jing was pleased with himself and returned to his glib nature: "Miss, are you waiting for me?"

Just by hearing Wu Jing's voice, Xie Nan guessed that the matter was probably done.

"You think too much. I'm afraid that some people will be rejected again and will jump into the moat. Then Director Li won't be able to explain himself." Xie Nan said crisply.

Wu Jing laughed: "Don't worry, I haven't found a girlfriend yet, how can I be depressed."

"Give me a chance, miss. Considering my age, you can treat it as respect for my elders. How about that?"

Xie Nan chuckled and rolled his eyes at Wu Jing: "You are so frivolous!"

Wu Jing laughed even louder.

Overnight, both career and love were successful.

(End of this chapter)