Didn't you say that we would lose money after filming?

Chapter 64 Old Rules, Choose
A small celebration banquet was being held in Ai Qixing's courtyard.

He doesn't like crowded places. Now that he's old and dying, he just wants to have a little peace and quiet.

Tea can improve eyesight. On weekdays, you have to brew a pot of tea at a high temperature, shout a little, raise a mynah bird, crack some walnuts, listen to some songs, and call a few good friends of matching status to get together from time to time.

"That's so authentic!" Ai Qixing held a bottle of champagne in one hand and did a one-arm swing with the other.JPG
At this moment, it was a celebration banquet for the box office success of the movie "Youth", and he had a part in the movie "Youth". He was also one of the investors. Now many senior executives of July, even the boss, were present.

Everyone was laughing and talking, taking turns to toast.

"Congratulations, Master Ai. Good luck to you!"

"Hahahaha, the new movie is a big hit, Master Ai."

Just as they were celebrating, the ratings of "Youth" are now rising sharply.

"This is the level that July should be at. This movie is quite good and tells a moving story of the Republic of China."

"That era is truly nostalgic. It was a time of deep romance, cheongsams, phonograph parties, and ignorant love."

“The Republic of China was a romantic and magnificent era.”

"If I were given a chance, I would like to go back to that era and experience the life back then."

"The protagonist is so handsome, he really fits all the criteria of a good man, and is totally different from those men who are subordinate to him nowadays. The prince who plays the second male lead is also very handsome and infatuated! Oh, what a pity, why did the second male lead die in the end? Anyway, the royal family has no real power, so can't they learn from the constitutional monarchy outside and keep it? It's such a pity for the second male lead."

"Youth" has won the favor of many female fans, and the actors are all some of the most popular young actors today. Especially on major social platforms, Xiaohongshu and Douyin, there are reviews and secondary creations of "Youth" everywhere.

Ai Qixing almost laughed out loud just by looking at it.

Isn't this the result he wanted?
As for "The Master"? Huo Chunliang?
Now the effect he wanted has been achieved. Although the box office of "Master" has increased to a certain extent and its reputation has been restored, he doesn't care at all.

Anyway, his goal has been achieved. Now it is difficult for "Master" to surpass "Youth" at the box office, and it has missed the best starting period.

What's more, the real reason why he suppressed "Master" from the very beginning was just because of what he said that year.

He once said that anyone who dared to use Huo Chunliang would be his enemy and he would take action.

Now he has taken action and let people in the circle see it.

And you won't lose face anymore.

In this case, the goal has been achieved, and he didn't intend to offend the other party to death. It's not worth it.

So, now that the matter is over, all he has to do is to concentrate on holding a celebration party! Open the champagne!

Enjoy this moment with all your friends and guests!

But at this moment, an uninvited guest came to visit.

When his personal assistant went to open the door, he would definitely refuse. After all, given Mr. Ai's status and position, not everyone can see him. But before he could refuse, someone broke in forcefully.

Several policemen in uniform and several people in formal jackets came up to Ai Qixing and asked expressionlessly, "Are you Ai Qixing?"

"It's me. What's wrong? Is there anything wrong?" Ai Qixing was a little confused and hadn't figured out what was going on.

The guests around were also watching this scene quietly.

"President Ai, we are from Ji Jianshu. We suspect you are involved in a case. Please come with us."

At this moment, Ai Qixing sobered up immediately.

A police report was quietly released on the Internet.

Very plain and simple.

[At about 14:25 today, the Beijing police, together with the law enforcement officers of the Discipline Inspection Commission, launched an investigation into a money laundering case and took away a suspect, Ai Mouxing. The suspect was suspected of money laundering, fraud, extortion, bribery, and defamation of others. He has been taken into custody and handed over to the police for follow-up investigation.]

Then not long after, another announcement was posted.

[According to public reports, the July release of the movie "Youth" was suspected of money laundering and spreading erroneous historical views and historical nihilism. After verification, it was confirmed to be the case and is now being removed from the shelves. ]

The movie "Youth" is gone.

This immediately caused an uproar.

You know, "Youth" is the current box office champion. Obviously, if nothing unexpected happens during the entire Lunar New Year period, they will be the ones leading the way.

Thanks to this movie, the leading actor is currently performing in various places and his fame is expected to rise further.

Just like now, it's suddenly gone?
The theaters also received a notice of removal, and tickets were no longer available. Countless netizens began to gossip and go to the official account of July and the Weibo accounts of the major actors to inquire about the situation.

However, both July and the main actors seemed to have lost their voices and kept silent, as if they knew nothing about it.

In an instant, both inside and outside the industry were in an uproar.

It must be said that there is something special about this generation of netizens. You will never know how powerful and powerful some of them are. It can be said that there are all kinds of people, and they have really dug up some stuff.

"It's just gossip. I can't guarantee whether it's true or not. It's said that it was influenced by Heye Films. It was because of Huo Chunliang's incident some time ago. The person who was arrested had that four-character surname."

"No way? A film and television company, one that has only been established for a few years, can have such great power?"

"I don't think so. It's hard to say. It's possible that it was reported by the public."

"So this is the culprit behind this? The one who framed Huo Chunliang back then? If that's true, I can only say that he deserves it!"

"Damn it, 'Youth' is finally off the shelves. This movie really makes me sick, but I dare not say it, for fear of being attacked by the boxers."

"It's really disgusting. There's even a romantic Republic of China. A ridiculous era with rampant prostitution, selling out the country for personal gain, and bloodshed can be touted as a romantic era."

"T0 watched a movie and thought that he could travel back in time and live a life like this, wearing cheongsam, riding in a carriage, going to dances, listening to phonographs, and playing cards. However, they never thought that this was the life of the concubines of warlords. The warlords they talked about as so handsome and cool actually had blood on their hands and were full of evil, forcing countless families to be broken up."

"It's just the romance of a few people and the blood and tears of most people. For a movie that promotes this kind of historical nihilism and also involves money laundering, I can only say that it's better to take it off the shelves!"

"I really feel like my cerebellum is shrinking from listening to the so-called romantic era of the Republic of China every day."

“For a true depiction of that era, you have to watch “The Master”, which really captures the helplessness of the people at the bottom of society.”

“The only romance of that era was the pioneers who tore through the darkness.”

It was a tough month in July, not to mention that we had just made a movie that could make money.

Now he had unexpectedly met with disaster again, and he was gone, and the fire had even burned himself.

Two big-budget films have suffered setbacks in a row, which is a serious blow even for the foundation and scale of the July release.

You said that the money was dirty from investors and issuers, and that all the miscellaneous things were caused by Ai Qixing.

Now they are having a hard time living together.

Heye Film and Television finally came into their sight.

They didn't pay much attention to this company before, nor did they take it seriously.

This time, I have to pay attention.

They all made the next decision and would avoid this company when they see it in the future.

Don't play with them, but definitely don't provoke them.

As for whether this company will bring any changes to the industry.

This is not something they need to consider. If someone is more powerful than them and doesn't fit in, then they just don't play with them. It's OK for them to continue to make money by using the old methods to cut the leeks of fans and viewers in their own soil.

But having such a ferocious tiger next to my bed really makes it difficult to sleep.

And time, like Ai Qixing's reputation in his later years, is gone in an instant.

Without "Youth" as an obstacle, the box office of "Master" soared into the sky in the following period of time, and the voice of "Buy a ticket for youth" spread all over the country, and the sales of the film continued to rise.

After the Spring Festival, Xia Yuan and Tang Ying also returned to Xinhai.

This time, the two of them still sat facing each other in the office.

There are three scripts on the stage.

"Old rules, Senior."

"How many times have I told you that working hours are called job titles!"

"Okay, boss, choose one from three, come on."

Three scripts.

"New Fortress", "Journey to the West: Conquering India", and "Let the Bullets Fly" lay quietly on the table.

(End of this chapter)