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Zhu Changyun was indeed still feeling aggrieved about not being able to recruit Xu Kong.

Of course, it is impossible for him to reflect on what his attitude towards Xu Kong was in the first place.

Zhu Changyun naturally forgot that he had deliberately targeted Xu Kong, and at the same time maintained that condescending attitude throughout the whole process.

In his memory, he treated Xu Kong with great courtesy, but the other party gave him no face at all and was even a little shameless.

However, in the past, Xu Kong was at most an artist with potential.

But now, as he truly felt the pressure from the other party, he began to look at the other party straight in the eye.

It can be said that Lu Hanwen understands Zhu Changyun's character better than anyone else.

……

"Then Mr. Zhu, if there is nothing else, I will go and continue my work."

Lu Hanwen was too lazy to persuade him anymore.

Now the advantages of the entire Changyun Film and Television are concentrated on the Fengge team that followed them here in the beginning.

Anyone who is a little more rational would not think of putting any resources into so-called newcomers.

The end result is that while newcomers are unable to make a breakthrough, some veteran artists will also be disheartened.

However, Zhu Changyun insisted on his own way.

There wasn't much he could do.

It's possible to persuade him once or twice, but after so many times, Lu Hanwen has just completely started to act recklessly.

……

"You go first."

Zhu Changyun nodded and said, still focusing his attention on the company's new movie.

He didn't say he had high hopes for this movie.

But at least we need to let Guo Zirui make a name for himself first.

Among the current young generation of actors, almost all the traffic is taken up by Xu Kong alone.

It can be said to be a huge lead.

This is what Zhu Changyun is most dissatisfied with.

"and many more!"

Before Lu Hanwen left, Zhu Changyun suddenly remembered something.

Quickly speak up and call the person to stop.

……

"What's wrong, Mr. Zhu?"

Lu Hanwen stopped and turned back to ask.

"During the May Day holiday, there shouldn't be any new movies coming out from Fengge, right?"

Although Zhu Changyun is not so afraid of Xu Kong and Feng Ge now.

But when I think about the conflicting release dates of Feng Ge’s movies or TV series, I still feel subconsciously scared.

"No news."

"Xu Kong just announced in a very high profile a while ago that he would join the crew to film a movie."

"I feel like there won't be any new movies released during the May Day holiday."

……

Lu Hanwen spoke about his investigation.

But in the end, he said a little more cautiously:

"But I suggest that we can announce the release date a little later."

"Just set aside about a week for promotion and distribution."

"It's just in case Feng Ge suddenly makes any other moves."

After hearing what Lu Hanwen said above, Zhu Changyun completely let down his guard.

At this time, the answer is direct:

"No need."

"If they really want to target us, staying for a week will only put us in a passive position."

"It would be good to announce the release date in advance."

……

"And even if it really hits."

"It's not like we haven't had similar situations during the Spring Festival."

"At worst, we can just fight again. Maybe we can defeat Xu Kong head-on this time."

"The film market is not like the TV series. Xu Kong doesn't have such a strong dominance."

Lu Hanwen: ...

I have to say, he feels this way every time.

As soon as things got a little better, our General Zhu started to become a little too proud of himself.

Moreover, during the Spring Festival, it was able to barely get the second place in the same period.

That was the credit of Han Xinyan, a first-line comedy director. Strictly speaking, Changyun Film and Television, the producer, really didn't help much.

This time it’s different, even if Feng Ge didn’t deliberately target us.

Lu Hanwen himself was not very optimistic about this movie.

Guo Zirui is a complete newcomer. With so many stars surrounding him, can he really live up to the role of the male lead?
……

Changyun Film and Television here is indeed very confident.

But on the other hand, Xu Kong himself didn't pay much attention to the subsequent release date, official announcement, and screening of "Infernal Affairs".

The original investor was Fengxiang Pictures, although Xu Kong was given considerable authority by Cao Bentao.

But these are the rights that originally belonged to the square. Feng Ge can only help and cooperate at most, but it is impossible for him to directly replace them.

Moreover, he is currently on the crew, and he really doesn't have much time to pay attention to the early scheduling and publicity.

Xu Kong didn't even know that Fengxiang Pictures was planning to release the movie at the same time as Changyun Film and Television.

……

The filming of "The Warlords" started about half a month ago, and as the progress is almost halfway through, the crew finally had a short vacation of a few days.

As for why I chose these two days, it was of course because Su Zhi came.

"Snapped!"

The morning sunlight shone in through the window. Xu Kong looked at the two white and round petals. Finally, he couldn't help but reached out and hit them.

Su Zhi, who was still half asleep and half awake, couldn't help but tremble.

Then he looked at Xu Kong with some resentment.

"It's okay, you continue to sleep, I'll bring you breakfast."

Xu Kong spoke.

For Su Zhi, coming to the crew to visit Xu Kong was actually like taking a vacation.

Of course, you have to have a good sleep.

……

"Youyou probably won't come over today."

"She knows I'm here with you."

Su Zhi said casually while eating the buns that Xu Kong brought back.

I have to say that Su Zhi had indeed planned it long ago.

Including the time when I came, and how to understand Youyou's psychology.

"Do you think I'm a bit bad?"

Su Zhi suddenly looked at Xu Kong seriously and asked.

Xu Kong was stunned for a moment.

For a moment, I really didn't know how to answer.

"It's okay. I don't care anyway."

"If Youyou really finds out, just push it all to me."

"Just say I seduced you."

Su Zhi then added.

However, Xu Kong also realized at this time that Su Zhi was deliberately teasing him.

……

At the same time, Changyun Film and Television's "Youth Without Troubles" was finally officially announced on April 10th, and it will be released on May st. This is a fantasy film, and from the trailer released, it can be seen that a lot of money has been spent on special effects.

At the same time, various well-known first-line actors appear in supporting roles throughout the film.

Coupled with Changyun Film and Television's deliberate marketing, topics related to the movie soon became the number one hot search.

"Wow, the trailer looks pretty good. It's a fantasy adventure, and the special effects are really exciting."

"Who is this Guo Zirui? He is so young, yet he debuted as the leading actor in a big-budget movie, and there are so many seniors playing supporting roles."

"Changyun Film and Television is planning to promote new talents. With this kind of treatment, I almost doubt whether Guo Zirui has any background."

……

The most discussed topic online is the leading actor Guo Zirui.

He had almost never made a public appearance before, a complete newcomer.

Judging from his appearance alone, he is indeed outstanding. He is not as handsome as some of the feminine traffic idols, but more of a tough type.

To be honest, many people feel a bit like Xu Kong.

Although some details of the facial features are not as impressive as Xu Kong's.

But judging from the appearance in the trailer, we can still see a little bit of Xu Kong's shadow.

Even some netizens were joking that he looked like a low-profile version of Xu Kong.

However, judging from the current promotion and publicity of the film, Changyun Film and Television was quite successful this time.

……

Just that afternoon, the hot search lists on Weibo and various social platforms changed completely in a short period of time.

Because Fengxiang Films also officially announced that "Infernal Affairs" will be released on May Day.

In comparison, although it is the same official announcement, the traffic is completely not on the same level.

Let’s not talk about the new movie directed by Xu Kong.

The fact that two veteran movie stars from Hong Kong were the main actors was enough to cause a stir.

It can be said that before this movie, although it was mentioned by the media, almost no news was released.

It’s not that there is any plan, it’s just that Xu Kong and Fengxiang Pictures felt there was no need.

In addition, the most popular scene is Xu Kong's profile that flashed by in the trailer.

Compared to the various cool shots of Guo Zirui as the male lead, Xu Kong's few shots feel more natural.

And originally, probably no one would make a special comparison, but both sides officially announced the release date on one day.

This makes it hard not to compare them.

……

"Xu Kong's looks really seem to be overlooked by many people."

"Let me tell you a horror story. In fact, Xu Kong's appearance is the least noteworthy thing about him."

"Why has everyone's focus changed? Shouldn't everyone be focusing on the plot of Xu Kong's new movie? It feels like the style of the old Hong Kong police and gangster movies. I don't know what role Xu Kong will play this time, but it shouldn't be the lead."

The online discussion is in full swing.

But at this moment in Changyun Film and Television, the atmosphere was somewhat frozen.

Zhu Changyun really didn't expect that his new movie was just officially announced this morning to be released on May Day.

As a result, Xu Kong watched a movie in the afternoon.

Not only were they officially announced on the same day, but they were both released during the May Day holiday.

If you say this wasn't intentional, probably no one would believe it.

……

"Boss Lu, didn't you say that Fengge won't have any new movies coming out?"

Lu Hanwen was quite helpless at this time. It was obvious that he was bound to be the scapegoat this time.

"I really didn't get any relevant information in advance."

"The main thing is that this movie directed by Xu Kong doesn't seem to be invested by Feng Ge himself, but by Fengxiang Films in Hong Kong."

Zhu Changyun was stunned for a moment.

He thought about his previous cooperation with Fengxiang Pictures and why the other party suddenly changed its attitude.

Judging from the situation, it is probably related to Xu Kong and Feng Ge.

……

"Forget it, one schedule is one schedule."

“No one knows what the final outcome will be.”

Zhu Changyun spoke.

But when he said this, he actually didn't have much confidence.

Xu Kong's new work "Infernal Affairs" was written and directed by himself, and he also invited two veteran Hong Kong film stars to star in it.

There is also a group of those famous Hong Kong actors.

He even made an appearance in the movie.

This scene is really a bit too scary.

But the release date was just officially announced today. If it was postponed directly, it would be equivalent to telling everyone that they are scared.

……

Lu Hanwen didn't know how to complain.

I suggested at the time that the release date should be postponed a little, and the official announcement should be made about a week before the official release.

If any unexpected situation occurs during the journey, the plan can be changed at any time according to the actual situation.

And in fact, there is still about half a month away from the final release date.

If we really want to postpone it, it is actually possible.

Unfortunately, there is no way Zhu Changyun could let go of this face now.

In addition, during the previous Spring Festival period, although the film did not win, it still took the second place in the box office during the same period. Zhu Changyun's confidence, which had been lost, has now become inflated again.

……

"Boss Zhu, I don't think we need to go head-to-head with Xu Kong."

"Postponing the release to the summer season will not have much impact on us."

A senior executive of Changyun Film and Television finally couldn't help but muster up the courage to speak.

If it were the time when Changyun Film and Television was just established, Lu Hanwen might have also expressed his thoughts like this person.

But now, knowing that Zhu Changyun, who had made the decision, would never change his mind, he was too lazy to waste any more words.

……

"Can you guarantee that if we postpone the release to the summer season, Xu Kong's new movie won't be the same as ours?"

"Besides, this approach is equivalent to us surrendering before the war even starts."

As expected, Zhu Changyun gave the man a lecture.

The senior executive wanted to continue speaking, but was secretly pulled back by someone next to him.

Finally he shut up and said nothing.

……

"I know that with Xu Kong's current popularity, we have absolutely no advantage in terms of publicity and promotion."

"But this doesn't mean we will lose at the box office when the movie is officially released later!"

Zhu Changyun began his impassioned resignation speech.

However, most of the people present at this time only agreed on the surface, and they had almost no confidence in their hearts.

Especially Lu Hanwen, he had a feeling that Xu Kong's new movie would not have a low box office performance.

You have to know that even in "Operation Red Sea", Xu Kong was only responsible for the screenwriting and production, and the final box office results exceeded 5 billion.

This is the second film in Xu Kong's career, and he even specially invited two Hong Kong movie stars to star in it.

Let’s not talk about the commercial performance for now, but the word of mouth is definitely not low.

In addition, the investor is Fengxiang Films, which has no grudges against Changyun Films, but they still chose to release the film on May Day.

There must be an element of deliberately showing goodwill to Xu Kong and expressing one's own position.

But on the other hand, it also proves that Fengxiang Pictures also had high confidence after watching the finished film.

I'm not worried about confronting them head-on.

……

"It will take half a month, and we will see the real results on May Day."

Zhu Changyun became more and more confident as he spoke, while most of the senior executives, including Lu Hanwen, were the complete opposite at this time.

...(End of chapter)