Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 1026 No? Documentaries can break records?
While Chen Mo was immersed in the "infrastructure" phase of laying out his car manufacturing business, the internet's public opinion field had already been completely occupied by another major event—the premiere of "The True Repayment Story".

For several days in a row, topics related to this movie dominated the trending searches on major social media platforms.

The travel expenses paid by the invited media were clearly well spent, with a series of enthusiastic reports being published, bringing the film into the spotlight.

Of course, the most fundamental reason lies in the high quality of the works themselves, which finally allows these media professionals to "earn money with dignity," without having to praise them insincerely, but speaking out for them from the bottom of their hearts.

Professional film critics have successively released their first batch of reviews:

"The True Story of Repayment redefines the boundaries of documentary filmmaking—it retains the weight of factual reporting, incorporates dramatic tension, and carries profound social reflections."

"Many people know LeEco, but 'The True Repayment Story' tells this dramatic business saga in a unique narrative style. The opening and ending of the film are particularly ingenious and will surely surprise the audience."

To find out for yourself, please go to the cinema.

"If I had to rate it, I'd give it a 9 out of 10. This isn't a movie in the traditional sense; every actor isn't 'acting,' but rather presenting real life."

Kai-Fu Lee, founder of Innovation Works, also shared his thoughts on the film on Weibo: "Jackson was burdened with debt, and I was facing a health crisis, but similar experiences of hardship made me cry several times while watching 'The True Repayment Story'."

What Jia Yueting accomplished in two years was not only the repayment of his debts, but also the self-redemption of an entrepreneur.

This movie is worth watching for every entrepreneur.

Numerous interview clips of business tycoons after the premiere have also appeared on short video platforms such as Douyin.
Sun Hongbin of Sunac frankly stated: "As LeEco's largest creditor, all I can say is that this film will allow the public to clearly understand what exactly happened at that time."
Even if I could do it all over again, I still wouldn't regret my decision! That's the charm of Lao Jia's personality!

Lei Jun of Xiaomi said: "To be honest, I rarely watch movies because of work, but I was shocked after watching 'The True Repayment Story'."

Although I have never been in debt, and I only took a break once between working and starting my own business, I truly understand that sense of confusion.

However, I am different from Jia Yueting. I left Kingsoft in 2010 to found Xiaomi, while Jia Yueting started again in 2017, still burdened with huge debts.

If our roles were reversed, I might not be able to do what he did.

This is less a documentary about paying off debts and more a commercial film about a middle-aged person's triumphant comeback from adversity; the inspiration and encouragement it conveys are invaluable.

Zhang Lei of Hillhouse Capital joked, "Actually, I also wanted to lend a helping hand to Mr. Jia at the time, but Mr. Sun acted too quickly and I missed the opportunity. Everyone has seen how Mr. Jia has come this far."

I would recommend this movie to all my friends, not just because Jia Yueting is the lead actor, but also because it is an excellent film in itself.

Of course, I'd also like to take this opportunity to explore the possibility of future cooperation with Mr. Jia.

Chen Tong, CEO of Beyond Pictures, responded humorously: "Oh? I won't say more, lest I be accused of self-promotion. If I really have to say something, then I wish 'The True Repayment Story' a huge box office success!"

These high praises from the business and film critic communities, along with Chen Mo's surprise appearance at the premiere, have been collectively shaped by numerous entertainment media outlets into a landmark cultural event.

This film tells not only the story of one person's redemption, but also a collective reflection on failure and integrity in an era.

Thanks to the rapid spread of the film on social media, the hashtag "#TrueRepaymentIsHotBeforeTheFilmIsReleased" had already gone viral across the internet before the film's official release.

The "want to see" index on major ticketing platforms has been soaring exponentially, with countless movie fans leaving comments expressing their anticipation: "This kind of movie deserves support," and "I must go to the cinema to experience the shock."

On Douban, even though the movie has not yet been released, the number of people who marked it as "want to watch" has exceeded 100,000.

The comments section was filled with the audience's eager anticipation:
"Judging from the reviews of the premiere, this may be the most realistic work of the year."

"With Jia Yueting in the lead role, Chen Mo making a special appearance, and a host of business tycoons making cameo appearances, the net worth of these people alone is enough to buy the entire entertainment industry, right?"

"Even if Da Peng directs a piece of crap, the cast alone is worth the ticket price."

"Don't doubt the value of these business tycoons' evaluations. How could they possibly be paid online trolls? They wouldn't even be worthy of shining the shoes of paid online troll bosses."

"A must-see when it's released! There are definitely inside stories we don't know in the film, and my gossip spirit is already burning!"

At the same time, in Hangzhou.

A middle-aged man booked a train ticket on 12306 to Mount Tai in Shandong Province for the following morning.

In his youth, he traveled to all five sacred mountains, but he never climbed Mount Tai.

Unexpectedly, this last mountain will become the end of his "ropeless bungee jump".

Previously, due to poor judgment of character, he was betrayed by his partner who absconded with his money. As the legal representative, he had to sell his house and car and was still burdened with millions of debts.

His wife also chose to leave at this time; they could only share the good times, not the bad.

It's hard to go from luxury to frugality. He used to earn hundreds of thousands a month, but now he finds it hard to accept the reality of an ordinary job.

In despair, he decided to jump to his death and end it all.

But before setting off, perhaps due to a shared experience, he inexplicably bought a ticket for the movie "The True Repayment Story," which was showing at midnight that day.

Although they were both "debt defaulters" and of different levels, they aroused his curiosity.

An hour later, in seat 4 of row 4 at Wanda Cinema.

He found a seat, looked around, and saw that the audience spanned all age groups, but was still mostly young people.

Fortunately, few people bring their children to see this type of movie; unruly kids are the most annoying thing to watch.

The lights dimmed, the dragon logo appeared, and the theater gradually quieted down.

The screen then went completely black, and Jia Yueting's passionate voice echoed in the theater:

"Three, two, one! Ready for sale!"

"Is there any stock left? If so, send it directly, don't worry about how much is left."

"That's all? Sold out? Okay, I understand~"

"Thank you all for your support and love for Lao Jia. See you in the next live stream!"

Without any visuals, the sound alone makes you feel like you're in Lao Jia's live stream room.

Many viewers who came to see this movie had placed orders in the live stream, and even those who hadn't bought anything had probably heard about Jia Yueting.

As Jia Yueting's voice faded away, the entire venue fell silent for several seconds.

Just when the audience thought there was a problem with the screening, a pair of eyes suddenly came into view—weathered, resilient, relieved, and with unspoken words, as if carrying too many unspeakable stories.

The intense emotion conveyed by Jia Yueting's single glance was enough to rival that of a veteran actor, instantly capturing everyone's attention.

How many beatings does one have to endure to become a star? What kind of experiences can forge such a gaze?

At this moment, viewers across the country watching "The True Story of Repayment" were involuntarily drawn into the story, eager to learn about everything that had happened to this person.

Time flows quietly on the screen.
Everyone encounters their benefactors in the long river of life, and Jia Yueting is no exception.

When he first met Chen Mo.

Chen Mo, dressed in simple casual clothes, walked at the front with a calm stride, whispering instructions to his assistant beside him, followed by several department heads.

Many female audience members in the theater couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" in admiration. After all, the domineering CEOs in movies and TV dramas are mostly acting, but the man on the screen, exuding charisma in every gesture, was real.

One audience member whispered, "I thought President Jia was already quite charismatic, but I didn't expect President Mo's domineering presence to completely steal the show. He's so eye-catching."

Later in the meeting room, Jia Yueting waved his arms, trying to persuade Chen Mo to invest in LeEco.
"Everything LeEco has, Beyond has too, and even better. Our businesses are roughly the same, but LeEco is inferior to Beyond in every aspect, so why should I cooperate with you?"

A small commotion immediately broke out in the cinema.

"Overwhelmingly domineering! President Mo is practically a villain!"

"Those words are so hurtful! Every sentence is like a knife, like a max-level expert watching a newbie show off their equipment, one sentence and Old Jia is dead."

"If I were Lao Jia, I would have already deducted all the money from the three-bedroom apartment under my feet."

"There's no room for sentimentality in business negotiations; it's all about the harsh reality of prioritizing interests!"

"I strongly suspect this is a hidden ad planted by the other side?"

"My previous meetings with investors to beg for funding were nothing compared to this; the pressure was off the charts!"

The second meeting.

"Next, LeEco will manufacture cars! With LeEco Auto, combined with the traffic and capital from across the world, the 'ecological synergy' of a trillion-dollar market is within reach!"

"If we're going to build cars, why don't I get involved myself?" Chen Mo withdrew his gaze and casually asked, "Or, Lao Jia, how about you help me build cars?"

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"If you can make it through next year, I'll help you."

Upon hearing this line, viewers who had played "Black Myth: Wukong" smiled knowingly, and they seriously suspected that Chen Mo was subtly promoting his own agenda.

Some people are also marveling at Chen Mo's sharp foresight, because LeEco indeed didn't survive that summer.
The last meeting.

When Jia Yueting was in dire straits, Chen Mo stepped in to help.

The camera focuses on the "Douyin E-commerce Exclusive Live Streaming Cooperation Agreement" signed by the two, symbolizing the beginning of a new cooperative relationship.

Seeing this, some viewers exclaimed, "Mr. Mo is so righteous; he gave Mr. Jia a way out."

"On the other hand, given LeEco's situation at the time, everyone was against it, so it was already a rare opportunity for them to give it a chance."

"Unexpectedly, the person who looked down on Jia Yueting at the height of LeEco's success extended a helping hand when he was down on his luck."

"There's more to the story than meets the eye; those three memorable moments alone are worth the price of admission."

The latter half of the film tells the story of Jia Yueting using the last 100 million yuan he raised to start Letu from scratch, build a team, recruit talent, connect upstream and downstream, and embark on a comeback journey in live-streaming e-commerce.

Accompanied by upbeat background music, the first live-streaming sales event was a resounding success, dominating the entire internet.

The debt figures displayed above the live stream room were exceptionally eye-catching.

This real-life comeback story has an unparalleled impact on the audience, making them feel excited and thrilled to the extreme.

However, at the end of the film, when the last live broadcast ended, Jia Yueting looked directly at the camera with a complex expression, as if he were talking to the audience outside the screen.
When the sky-high debt figure at the top of the screen instantly drops to zero;

When the image falls into a dark blank space;

As Liu Huan's "Starting Over" slowly began to play.
Like a bucket of cold water poured over them, it pulled the audience back from emotion to reason, prompting deep reflection.

The entire theater fell silent, as if time had stood still.

A complex emotion, like the look in Jia Yueting's eyes, spread through the theater, an experience that other commercial films could not provide.

The middle-aged man in seat 4 of row 4 took off his glasses and wiped his eyes.

He then took out his phone and refunded the ticket.

Sometimes all he needs is a word of encouragement, a cheer, or a reason, and the film in front of him already provides that.

The man softly sang along with Liu Huan's song, his eyes gradually hardening: "Look at success and failure, life is heroic, it's just starting over again!"

With someone taking the lead, the singing seemed to spread, and more and more people joined in the chorus.

Other audience members glanced at these people, who were singing with great emotion, and remarked: "They all have stories to tell."

Just when everyone thought the movie was over and was about to applaud, a post-credits scene suddenly appeared on the screen:
At the elevator entrance of Letu Company, just as Jia Yueting entered the company, a voice came from behind him: "Mr. Jia, I want to do live-streaming e-commerce!"

Jia Yueting turned around, looking at the newcomer with a mixture of surprise and emotion, "I need a reason!"

"I also owe some debts."

Jia Yueting laughed, spread his arms slightly, and said with a smile, "Welcome to 'The True Repayment Story'!"

The camera pans to show Luo Yonghao standing there.
"Holy crap, is this a sequel? 'True Retribution 2'?"

"There are ways to be poor, ways to be rich, and ways to pass on debts? Is this what they mean by 'debts have their own path'?"

"I bet the next one will be about Lao Luo's debt repayment history. Although 6 million is not as much as Jia's 251 billion, this guy has a foul mouth and a crooked backside, but he didn't run away, so he can be considered a man."

"I wonder who will succeed Luo Yonghao? I'm already looking forward to 'True Repayment 3'."

After the midnight screening ended and the first batch of viewers left the theater, the film's reputation exploded overnight.

It received an initial rating of 8.9 on Douban.

Although the summer movie season is coming to an end and there are few strong blockbusters in the same period, this documentary still managed to gross 2 million yuan on its opening day, instantly igniting the public's enthusiasm for watching movies.

The following day, it broke the box office record of 4.8 million yuan for domestic documentaries, reaching 5 million yuan.

With box office revenue surpassing 20 billion yuan in a week, it's heading straight for the top 10 domestic films that hold the 10 billion yuan mark, just behind "Crazy Alien".
When the media revealed that the production cost of "The True Repayment Story" was only ten million, the entire industry was in an uproar.

After further investigation, it was discovered that there were no exorbitant star salaries in the entire film. The business tycoons, whose net worth is hundreds of times that of the stars, all made cameo appearances for free—they simply didn't care about such paltry sums, and accepting them would only lower their own status.

The venue was chosen as casually as a travel photography session, and even the LeEco Building was used for free thanks to Jia Yueting's connections.

Most of the expenses were spent on the director's and some of the extras' salaries, the rental fee for the press conference venue, plus the marketing expenses for the premiere. All these miscellaneous expenses added up to about ten million.

If "The True Story of Repayment" really breaks into the top ten of Chinese film history, then the return on investment for this film will be as high as 100 times.

What does it mean to make a fortune with a small investment? This is it.

This is a commercial miracle worthy of being included in film history textbooks.

The companies behind Chen Mo and Jia Yueting, Beyond Pictures and Letu, have made a fortune; even Mexican drug traffickers are moved to tears and clamoring to make a documentary about it.
This box office performance shocked countless entertainment media outlets and film critics.

No, a documentary about a person can break into the top ten?

Many industry insiders have analyzed the reasons behind this, and some organizations have even held special seminars to discuss it.
(End of this chapter)