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Chapter 269: "Sweet Honey" premiere

Chang Dachun really didn't expect that his sarcastic remarks would cause such a big public opinion storm.

Of course, Chang Dachun loses his temper most of the time.

But he just has a bad temper, he is not a fool.

It was clear that his words were unlikely to attract so much attention.

He is quite aware of himself. Although he has always been known as a well-known director to the outside world, he is actually not that famous among the public.

Before, he only made art films, which attracted even less attention.

It can be said that the verbal battle with Xu Kong was probably the most well-known one in his career.

Therefore, there is definitely someone behind this incident who is deliberately fanning the flames.

There is no need to guess, it is most likely done by Peng Yu.

Because looking at the whole thing, the biggest beneficiary is the other party's movie that was released at the same time as Xu Kong's.

……

He helped with publicity, but ended up being used in return. No one would be able to tolerate this.

But before Chang Dachun had time to get angry, he saw the Weibo post in which Xu Kong had taken the initiative to @ him.

If before, everyone was just competing secretly and he was being taken advantage of.

At this time, Xu Kong directly asked him to go to the cinema and said that he wanted to teach him how to make movies. This was really a complete ridicule.

After all, as a director, he claims to be a well-known director, but not only now, even when he was young, he had never been ridiculed like this.

It is obvious that although it was very popular before, people just watched it as a fun way to kill time.

With Xu Kong now personally involved, the netizens who were watching the show are really getting restless.

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"Fuck, is Xu Kong that tough?"

"It has always been like this. Xu Kong just doesn't like to post on Weibo normally. This one is such a big deal."

"Well done. Although I'm not a fan of Xu Kong, Chang Dachun is really annoying, especially since he put all the blame for Feng Hua on Shang Yuxin. It's even more disgusting."

Although most netizens still stand on Xu Kong's side.

Mainly because of the last war of words with Chang Dachun, even now, everyone has no special good feelings towards this so-called Lao Deng who can't drop gold coins.

However, there are still people who think that Xu Kong’s remarks are inappropriate as a public figure.

Of course, what was brought up was nothing more than those words about disrespecting seniors in the industry.

"No matter what Chang Dachun says, he is still Xu Kong's senior. Isn't this a bit too much?"

"I think Xu Kong's movie hasn't been released yet, and I'm afraid I'll be slapped in the face when the time comes."

"Xu Kong is still young and hot-tempered. If it were me, I wouldn't be so impulsive. After all, my movie is about to be released. Isn't this deliberately stirring up trouble?"

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The Internet was suddenly in chaos because of Xu Kong’s Weibo post.

Chang Dachun was originally planning to curse back, but he suddenly received a call from the company's top boss and finally controlled himself.

For him, he may not care about the Xincheng Films where he works, but he cannot ignore Fan He behind it.

After all, for him, this is his biggest financial sponsor.

The investment for the next movie will even depend on Fan He. If he doesn't obey at this time, what will be ruined in the future is not just the so-called face and reputation, but also his real job.

Of course, some people like Xu Kong's more outspoken personality.

Especially after so many times before, I felt extremely refreshed every time I saw Xu Kong personally scolding people.

But at the same time, Xu Kong's rather radical behavior, which was even tantamount to mocking by name, still allowed many opponents to find flaws.

Those who denounced Xu Kong included Peng Yu, whose movie was released at the same time, and people of various complex backgrounds.

Since Xu Kong debuted, it can't be said that he has offended many people.

But his development was indeed too fast, which aroused the jealousy of some of his peers, and many even regarded him as a so-called threat.

In the music field, there are big companies like Jiying Media, and there are also many in the film and television field.

Especially those film and television companies and producers that already have many conflicts of interest with Feng Ge.

Even though there is no threat at present, no one wants to see Xu Kong develop so smoothly.

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Of course, these public opinion storms did not have much impact on Xu Kong himself.

Still busy with his own things at a leisurely pace.

"Director Xu, thank you..."

However, although Xu Kong didn't take it seriously, Shang Yuxin still thanked him very solemnly.

Although the relationship with Xu Kong is no longer what it used to be.

But Shang Yuxin really couldn't just ignore the fact that Xu Kong stood up for her.

When Shang Yuxin was blamed by Chang Dachun and Xincheng Pictures, although she was very angry, she actually had no intention of actively fighting back.

After all, such things are too common in places like the entertainment industry.

The most important thing is, to be realistic, if Shang Yuxin really took the initiative to fight back, whether she could win the war of words was one thing, but it would definitely not do her any good.

Shang Yuxin has been in the industry for such a long time, so she is naturally very clear that sometimes, one has to swallow such losses silently.

On the one hand, there is the capital behind Chang Dachun and Xincheng Pictures, and on the other hand, she herself does not have any real capital to show for it.

With Feng Ge's support, at most she would not be banned.

But with so many artists and actors under Fengge, it is unlikely that they would stand up for themselves.

What is really lost may be some resources thrown away on impulse.

After all, even for Feng Ge, the roles and resources within the company are still governed by the law of the jungle.

Many times, like when Shang Yuxin had just joined the company, some of the main roles and scenes were obtained through auditions and contacts outside.

So when Xu Kong took the initiative to curse at Chang Dachun, Shang Yuxin was surprised and touched, but she was more worried about whether this incident would affect Xu Kong himself.

Although Shang Yuxin had quite a few fish in her pond before, she was sure that under the same circumstances, even those men who were completely fascinated by her would probably choose to protect themselves.

After all, in the entertainment industry, if you really don't have any ideas, it's hard to make it.

Most people are the same. They always say how much they love you, but once their most fundamental interests are involved, they will find that what people love most is themselves.

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"what?"

When Xu Kong heard Shang Yuxin suddenly run over to thank him, he was also stunned for a moment.

The main reason was that he really forgot that the reason he quarreled with Chang Dachun was indeed largely due to Shang Yuxin.

At this point, it is obvious that Xu Kong and Chang Dachun are a mortal enemy that is unlikely to be reconciled.

But not many people paid attention to Shang Yuxin.

"It's okay, just go about your business."

Shang Yuxin didn't want to be too pretentious, so after seeing Xu Kong's reaction, she just changed the topic.

Seeing Xu Kong busy in front of the computer, Shang Yuxin did not bother him anymore. Instead, she leaned her head on her hands on the table and stared at Xu Kong in a daze. Xu Kong naturally noticed it out of the corner of his eye, but he was used to it.

Shang Yuxin often goes to his studio recently, but there is nothing important to do, and she doesn't even disturb him when he is working, but just accompanies him silently.

He always felt that the Shang Green Tea he once knew had suddenly changed into a different person and become a love-brained person like Youyou.

……

As time went by, the public opinion storm between Xu Kong and Chang Dachun eventually came to an end.

Neither of the two main characters took the initiative to intervene, so everyone couldn't even eat the melon.

This kind of news would only be popular for a day or two, but because it involved Xu Kong, it lasted for two more days.

However, since there was no follow-up progress, not many people paid attention to it in the end.

In the blink of an eye, it is already the day of the premiere of "Sweet Honey".

The total number of preview screenings this time is estimated to be around dozens per day.

There were a total of three screenings in the whole of Beijing. Xu Kong and Shang Yuxin, as well as other main creators of the film, arrived at the scene in advance.

"Don't worry. Based on my experience, the final box office and word of mouth of our movie will not be too bad."

Guan Hua, the actor who played the supporting actor in the film, took the initiative to comfort Xu Kong.

He also watched the finished film in advance. Although he had read the complete script at the beginning, there were definitely some differences between the finished film and the script.

However, after reading it, Guan Hua's evaluation of the finished film was even higher than that of the script which was just words.

Whether it was the post-production editing, the soundtrack, or the camera movements and composition that were not visible on the set at the time, they all far exceeded his expectations.

However, the main plot of the movie "Sweet Honey" still revolves around the male and female protagonists.

Although Guan Hua is the second male lead and a very key character, he actually does not have that many scenes.

The reason why he agreed to act was not only because he thought the script was well-written, but also because his character had some aspects worth exploring.

The most fundamental reason is that the director is Xu Kong.

After filming "The Long Season", although Guan Hua liked the drama very much, he did not expect it to be so popular, which led to a significant increase in his fame and reputation.

This can be seen from the commercial activities and endorsements that came to us at that time.

Of course, Guan Hua, an actor who has been acting for decades, has actually become indifferent to all this.

The most important thing is the appreciation for Xu Kong, the young newcomer.

Whether it's from the perspective of being a director or writing scripts, or from the perspective of his acting talent as an actor, the other party has considerable potential, and his achievements may even surpass his own in the future.

That's why Guan Hua agreed so readily.

At that time, I didn't even know the script or the role I would play, let alone the remuneration, but I agreed to it in advance.

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"I hope so."

Xu Kong's mood at this moment was indeed a bit complicated.

I feel both nervous and excited, but not because I’m worried about the box office or word of mouth.

Mainly because he has lived two lives, this is indeed his first time to attend a movie premiere as a director and a leading actor.

In his previous life, Xu Kong’s subsequent development in film and television was quite good.

It can be said that the transformation was quite successful.

But in fact, most of them are still concentrated on TV series or online dramas.

I have participated in several movies directed by well-known directors, or in the filming of some mainstream films, but I mostly played cameo roles or supporting roles with few lines.

This is indeed the first time that he plays a formal male lead.

Of course, with the original film from the previous life in his mind, Xu Kong would naturally compare his performance with that of the original actors.

There are some imitation parts, but he also has his own understanding of the role.

In the end, he himself could not make a fair evaluation of who was better or worse, and no one could give him an answer.

But just based on the completion of the role, Xu Kong himself is quite satisfied.

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"Xu Kong's premiere is really quite confident..."

At this time, at the premiere of "Sweet Honey", although Xu Kong and other main creators had not yet appeared, there were already quite a few audience members who entered the venue in advance.

When Yiguo came in just now, she met many people who greeted her.

They are not fans or ordinary audiences, most of them are colleagues in the film and television self-media, or well-known film critics.

Among them are some who are generally considered in the industry to be sharp-tongued and difficult to deal with.

It is almost certain that among the people invited by Xu Kong this time, there should not be any media that are paid specifically to help with publicity.

They should all be like her, who were simply invited to attend the premiere. While they did not receive any money, they also had the freedom to write subsequent film reviews and copy.

That's why Yiguo is sure that Xu Kong is confident in his movie.

Otherwise you can't do it this way.

However, if some of his colleagues present at this moment knew what Yiguo was thinking, they would probably be speechless.

Because in this circle, everyone recognizes that the most difficult self-media account to handle is her, Yiguo.

Some of the others who directly criticize are just for entertainment purposes, and may have points that can be refuted.

But Yiguo has a hardcore and professional style. Sometimes after analyzing it, people can't even find a point of rebuttal.

And the most important thing is that some other accounts have more or less received promotion from within the circle.

I've even become familiar with some film and television companies, directors, actors, and so on.

When the size reaches a certain level, it is inevitable that it will be slightly more restrained than before.

But only Yiguo, as one of the largest self-media accounts in the film and television industry, almost never accepts any film and television promotion and advertising, and has very high requirements for its own content.

During this period, even large companies like Fengge and Huayuan took the initiative to extend olive branches, but they were all rejected.

Therefore, anyone who has been in this circle for a while knows very well that Yiguo is a stubborn woman, and when she writes film reviews, she will never show mercy to those who deserve to be scolded.

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"Is that Su Zhi and Song Youyou?"

Yiguo saw quite a few celebrities at the scene, and it was obvious that they were all invited by Xu Kong.

However, the appearance of Su Zhi and Song Youyou still made her pay a little attention.

The most important thing is that the two of them were actually sitting together at this time, and they seemed to be talking and laughing.

She naturally knew about the scandals between the two and Xu Kong, as well as the various online insults between the two CP parties, so the scene in the theater at this moment seemed a bit incongruous no matter how she looked at it.

Of course, as an advance screening, mobile phones or cameras are not accepted.

But it is definitely inappropriate to record videos or take photos in the cinema.

So Yiguo was just a little surprised and didn't do anything else.

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(End of this chapter)