Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 159 This is Chen Cheng’s first time, “Those Years, We Chased the Same Girl”.

Looking back.

Sometimes it is difficult for us to understand.

Why was the domestic box office so low that year?

It’s hard to find one that’s over 100 million.

We won’t analyze his reasons here.

but.

That's how he is in reality.

If a movie grosses over 100 million yuan, it is considered a masterpiece.

otherwise.

Why is it so difficult for those big productions to break 100 million?
If you add that the investment for "The Impossible Secret" was less than 2000 million, it would be a masterpiece among masterpieces.

even.

Of the 2000 million, Jie Lun’s own film salary would account for one third.

“I almost missed such a good movie.”

"Yeah, Jie Lun is worthy of being Jie Lun. He took the photos and directed them himself. Awesome."

“Not only did I shoot and direct it myself, I also wrote it myself.”

"I just came back from watching a movie. I saw Jie Lun playing the piano at the end and traveling back to 20 years ago, and meeting Lu Xiaoyu. Damn, I was so excited that I was shaking."

"Me too, I've always been afraid of failing in my journey through time."

"Hahaha, were you hit by Lu Xiaoyu's face-stabbing attack on Jie Lun?"

"Don't say that. If any girl did this to me, I would be willing to die."

As the box office of "The Impossible Secret" exceeded 100 million, countless reviews also came in.

A series of media outlets that had previously been pessimistic about the film now released a series of excellent reviews.

"I think Jie Lun has a great talent for movies. Just like in "The Impossible Secret", his theory of parallel time and space is really amazing."

"There are also a series of details in the movie that are all brilliant. For example, Lu Xiaoyu said that she was afraid that her mother would close the door when she came back. As a result, her mother never closed the door for 20 years because of this sentence."

"Actually, I'm still a little confused about whether Ye Xianglun went back to 20 years ago."

"Didn't you go back?"

"Yes, it looks like he has gone back, but who knows if this is just a beautiful dream. Think about it, Ye Xianglun played the piano quickly, he hoped to go back to 20 years ago by playing the piano, because that's how Lu Xiaoyu got there. However, on the last key, Ye Xianglun's fingers dripped with blood. At the same time, the piano room collapsed at this time."

"Fuck, you mean to say Ye Xianglun is actually dead too."

"I have no idea……"

The evaluation of "The Impossible Secret" is still ongoing.

In fact.

For this film.

The method Chen Cheng used was very simple.

He adopted the expectation method of later online literature.

This goes against many movie concepts.

Many movies and many filmmakers often pursue artistic conception when making movies.

Often a simple thing is made complicated.

Because they feel that saying it so plainly seems too vulgar and too earthy.

What they like is the hazy beauty.

The final result was a horrible box office failure.

But they still don't understand and think the audience is too stupid to understand.

But movies are actually for ordinary audiences.

How can ordinary audiences have such high aesthetic standards?

What Chen Cheng needs to do is to make the filming as clear as possible.

This is why everyone was so excited when Ye Xianglun played the piano and traveled through time.

Because before that, Chen Cheng had already clearly added a series of foreshadowings into the film.

The audience hopes to see Ye Xianglun travel back to 20 years ago and meet Lu Xiaoyu.

It's like writing online articles.

Although the answer has not yet been announced.

But I have already given you hints everywhere, and you have developed serious expectations about that matter.

Then.

At this time, according to the psychology of the public, this expectation is perfectly released, which creates a climax.

If you have laid so much groundwork in the beginning, but then you take off your pants and this is what you show everyone.

The saliva all over the sky will drown you.

Of course.

Even with such a simple technique now, not everyone can understand it.

Like now.

Many people are still commenting that the success of "Secret of the Impossible" is due to the theory of parallel time and space.

In fact.

The parallel universe is just a shell.

What really touched everyone were the memories of their youth on campus.

Ye Xianglun may be a talented person.

Lu Xiaoyu may also be a school beauty.

Both of them may not have any relevance to the audience.

but.

In their memories, there are countless Ye Xiangluns and countless Lu Xiaoyus.

or.

They are Ye Xianglun in the film.

Or more.

Lu Xiaoyu was the person they liked or had a crush on back then.

of course.

The success of "The Impossible Secret" is not necessarily all positive reviews.

Amidst a series of positive reviews, there were also some complaints.

"I watched "The Impossible Secret" and felt it was just average. It's just a very ordinary campus story."

"I also feel that I don't know how such a movie could have made over 100 million yuan at the box office. It's really not worth it for those big productions."

"I would say that the reason why Secret Is Impossible has made over 100 million yuan at the box office is not because it is so well made, but because it had no competitors during this period. The tallest of the short ones stood out, and thus, Secret Is Impossible has made over 100 million yuan at the box office."

"However, I still have to congratulate those crazy fans of Jie Lun. Please continue to support Jie Lun's next movie."

There are quite a few complaints here.

There are also many people who say that grapes are sour because they cannot eat them.

There are also some who think they are of high standards and that others are just fools.

But no doubt.

With the success of "The Impossible Secret", he has gone down in history.

……

"Chen Cheng, thank you. We at The Impossible Secret would like to thank you the most."

At the celebration banquet.

Jie Lun was extremely excited.

Chen Cheng was very calm.

he knows.

Although "The Impossible Secret" was a box office success, it also had a series of shortcomings.

If this movie were released in later times, the box office would probably be a huge failure.

But this film just had such good luck.

He told people a relatively good story in a relatively suitable environment.

then.

"The Impossible Secret" has grossed over 100 million yuan.

"Chen Cheng, do you have any ideas for the next drama?"

Jie Lun hugged Chen Cheng and said, "I have a brand new idea. How about we combine our swords again?"

"Cough cough..."

"Well, maybe there's no time."

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed: "I'm writing a script recently and preparing to shoot it."

"Alas, that's a pity."

Jie Lun shook his head helplessly.

but.

He now has great confidence.

Even though Chen Cheng didn't have time, he felt that the movie didn't look that complicated.

With his own talent and popularity.

The next one could also gross over 100 million yuan.

"Chen Cheng, this is yours."

After the celebration banquet, Jie Lun was very considerate and handed Chen Cheng a card.

Chen Cheng took the card and hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "Jie Lun, the film industry is actually very complicated, you have to be careful."

pity.

Jie Lun didn't take Chen Cheng's words to heart, although he nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will."

"Ugh."

no way.

Seeing Jie Lun's look, Chen Cheng knew that Jie Lun would not listen to him.

This is also normal.

When a person is at the peak of his career, it is difficult for him to listen to other people's opinions.

not to mention.

Jie Lun also created a myth of breaking the 100 million box office.

Although this film was shot by Chen Cheng.

Theoretically speaking, the director Jie Lun is just a figurehead.

However, Chen Cheng doesn't think that he is the biggest contributor to this drama.

There are many factors that contribute to the success of a movie.

Although Chen Cheng thought that he had indeed done a lot.

But if there was no Jie Lun in this film, if the script of this film was not so interesting.

It is still uncertain whether the box office of "The Impossible Secret" can exceed 100 million yuan.

Even. Change the protagonist, change the script.

"The Impossible Secret" also has the potential to flop.

and so.

Even though the box office of "The Impossible Secret" exceeded 100 million yuan, Chen Cheng still remained rational.

although.

When the box office of "The Impossible Secret" exceeded 100 million yuan, Chen Cheng also received a series of blessings from friends.

……

"Chen Cheng, there is good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear?"

"Hear the good news first."

"Congratulations on becoming the fourth director in mainland China to have a box office of over 100 million yuan."

"Didn't you say ninth?"

"Ninth place includes Hong Kong, and Zhang Yimou has three films... If we count by person, you are the fourth director to have a box office of over 100 million yuan after Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang. Well, now we should call you Mr. 100 million yuan."

"Mr. Billion, what a tacky title."

"Never mind his earthiness. This honor is not something that ordinary people can get."

Han Sanping was a little excited.

these days.

But this stimulated Han Sanping.

He really didn't expect it.

Such a small movie like "The Impossible Secret" actually grossed hundreds of millions at the box office and had such a sensational impact.

"Isn't there more bad news?"

Chen Cheng remained very calm.

Han Sanping nodded: "Yes, there is also bad news."

"What is it?"

"Mr. Billion is not you, but Jie Lun."

"puff……"

Chen Cheng couldn't help laughing either.

indeed.

Although "The Impossible Secret" was shot by Chen Cheng, he was not the director but the assistant director.

and so.

No matter how great the honor is, all the honors in name only belong to Jie Lun.

Then, the number one among Mr. Billionaires is not Chen Cheng.

"Isn't it very depressing?"

"No."

"No?"

Han Sanping was puzzled: "Everyone in the circle knows that "The Impossible Secret" was shot by you, and Jie Lun was just a name."

"Being listed is also a sign of strength, why didn't you list my name at that time?"

"You are a very clear thinker."

Han Sanping was increasingly optimistic about Chen Cheng: "Um, where's your notebook?"

"Haha, Director Han, how much investment is there now?"

"Cough cough..."

Han Sanping was a little choked.

Although this sentence sounded ordinary, it made Han Sanping blush.

He was showing off in front of Chen Cheng before.

did not expect.

He tried to show off but got slapped in the face.

However, Han Sanping is not a small-minded person.

Although he failed to show off this time, he was also slapped in the face.

But the more this happened, the more Han Sanping looked forward to Chen Cheng.

"Anyway, although Jie Lun is just a figurehead and people outside the industry don't know you're the director, we in the industry still know you. So, I'll give you an investment of 3000 million."

“Another 1000 million.”

"If the book is good, I can raise it to 4000 million."

"Thanks."

Chen Cheng said: "Not 3000 million, not 4000 million. I estimated 1500 million."

"so little."

“I guess that’s all I can spend.”

“It’s still a small production.”

"Yes."

"Where's the notebook?"

"I haven't finished writing yet. I'll talk to you when I finish."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

……

"Director Chen, congratulations, congratulations."

Han Sanping hung up the phone.

Just after a while, Chen Cheng's phone rang again.

A call came in.

It was Wang Zhonglei from Huayi.

Same as Han Sanping.

It can be said that everyone outside the circle is still praising Jie Lun.

But everyone in the circle wants to contact Chen Cheng.

Everyone knows.

"The Impossible Secret" was filmed by Chen Cheng.

"I told you that you are a young genius, Director Chen. We will definitely have a chance to work together. I heard that you have a script. No matter how much money you want, we at Huayi will invest in it."

"Uh... the script hasn't been written yet. But, Mr. Wang, I promised Director Han."

"That's a shame. It's okay, we will have many opportunities in the future."

After Wang Zhonglei.

Another Mr. Wang, Wang Changtian, the CEO of Enlight Media, also called.

Although in the end it was rejected by Chen Cheng on behalf of Director Han.

But the meaning on the phone was clear.

Even if the cooperation fails this time, they will still be optimistic about Chen Cheng next time.

Of course.

Xu Wenrong from Hengdian Film and Television also came to Chen Cheng's studio in person.

Chen Cheng thought about it.

Let Xu Wenrong talk to Director Han.

Although Chen Cheng signed a studio contract with Hengdian Film and Television, Hengdian Film and Television's strength is not particularly strong in the industry.

But in the early stage.

Hengdian Film and Television still provided Chen Cheng with a lot of resources.

For example, Han Sanping.

It’s the relationship brought by Hengdian Film and Television.

Chen Cheng was not the kind of person who would forget his principles when seeing profit, so he agreed to Xu Wenrong's investment.

Besides.

There are also a series of other companies that have spoken out.

The meaning is also very clear.

All they needed was a word from Chen Cheng and they would surrender.

This situation is very real.

It's so real that it's actually very cruel.

When you have never had the opportunity to prove yourself, and you want to ask for help from investors, sometimes they won't give you a penny.

but.

When you have proven yourself, a series of investors will throw money at you crazily.

Not to mention, Chen Cheng is also a director whose movies can earn over 100 million yuan at the box office.

Although we can’t say that just because this drama has made over 100 million at the box office, the next one will be able to make as well.

There is a certain degree of danger involved here.

But in this circle, there are many people who want to have fun.

Now that he has already broken 100 million, why can’t he continue to break 100 million?
At least.

This probability is much higher than that of those directors who have never broken 100 million.

……

Shut down.

There are just too many calls.

There was no other choice, so in order to free up time to write the script, Chen Cheng chose to turn off the phone.

In fact, the script is still being written.

It’s just that Chen Cheng had never made up his mind before.

He didn't know whether this book would be accepted by the market.

Although he knows.

This book has been confirmed in the previous life.

But the previous life is the previous life, and the previous life was 2011.

It's 2007 now.

Different times, different environments, there are huge differences.

Fortunately.

"The Impossible Secret" gave Chen Cheng hope.

"The Girl We Chased Together That Year".

Open the notebook.

Chen Cheng began to create according to his previous ideas.

Yes.

Chen Cheng's book is called "Those Years, We Chased the Same Girl".

(End of this chapter)