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Chapter 242 She's just a coward.
Wow, that's impressive.

Netizens were deeply moved by Xu Ming's face-to-face reply.

It should have been done a long time ago.

Such scheming and despicable people should not be tolerated, otherwise they will only become more unruly.

Under the covert promotion of Qiming's online publicity department.

Netizens are already well aware of this guy's behavior of praising Taiwan while suppressing mainland China.

They wish people who eat their fill and then curse their mothers would just leave as soon as possible.

To their disappointment, Zhu Yanping did not respond to Xu Ming's Weibo post.

This guy clearly understands that the mainland market is the future hope for the film and television industry, and staying in Taiwan is tantamount to waiting for death.

On the other hand, everyone could also vaguely sense the other party's subtext.

That means it's not impossible for Xu Ming to top the charts again.

He dared not take that bet.

Just when netizens thought Zhu Yanping was a coward and there was no fun to be had...

Xu Ming continued to press his face against the camera.

[Xu Dada Ming: It's okay if you don't respond. From now on, whenever Director Zhu's movie is released, our Qiming's movie will also be released. I'll be keeping a close eye on you.]

Zhu Yanping could no longer sit still.

It was obvious that Xu Ming was putting him in a difficult position.

Regardless of whether he accepts the bet or not, the other party will not let him go.

He was still hesitating about how to respond when Wu Baige, also a Taiwanese director, stepped forward to help him.

[Wu Baige: When will this cycle of revenge end? A narrow mind, even if it brings temporary success, will eventually lead to failure.]

Hey, everyone else beat the younger ones first, then the older ones came.

But what happened to me? I beat up the old one, and then an even older one came along.

[Xu Dada Ming: I was so busy looking for him that I forgot about you. So, I'll include you too. Anyone else want to join? Let's all go together.]

The accompanying picture is of Donnie Yen, and the scene shows him hitting ten of them.

Xu Ming's decision was not made on a whim; on the contrary, it was the result of careful planning.

These so-called veteran filmmakers in Taiwan, the old ones flopped, the young ones flopped, none of them could withstand the test. Even Wu Baige, in her later film "The Crossing", sank completely.

If we had to say, only Li An still holds some lingering influence.

However, the latter is strictly speaking a Hollywood type, and although he seems dull, he is actually very shrewd.

Not to mention he wouldn't get involved, even if he did, Xu Ming wouldn't be afraid.

In an instant, the Taiwanese film industry was abuzz with excitement.

Previously, when Xu Ming targeted Hong Kong filmmakers, they gloated that the huge Hong Kong entertainment circle was suppressed by a junior.

This time it was their turn, and none of them even had the right to open their mouths.

They dared not enter this trap.

But Zhu Yanping had no choice; Xu Ming was blocking the spring, and if he didn't speak up, he would truly become a clown.

[Zhu Yanping: Okay, I'll take the bet. If you can't do it within three years, you're out of the industry.]

Anyone could tell what he was planning.

With the mainland box office market growing larger and larger, dominating the charts will only become more difficult, and achieving dominance again within three years is virtually impossible.

[Xu Dada Ming: Hehe, the stakes have to be equal. If I can't do that, I'll never enter the Taiwanese market again.]

Just kidding, even if he were confident he could do it, he wouldn't let that guy get the better of him.

As for whether it's fair or not?

Xu Ming has never been a person who values ​​fairness.

Zhu Yanping was dumbfounded. According to the stakes, the other party wouldn't lose anything at all.

Xu Ming had never entered the Taiwanese market before.

How can a person lose something they've never had?
But no matter how sarcastic or hysterical he became, he received no response from the former.

As mentioned before, Xu Ming has never been concerned with fairness.

……

Bona Media.

Yu Dong listened to his secretary's report, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

After a long while, he let out a long sigh.

"Times create heroes. Another movie that's going to break 500 million, and it's a low-budget romance film."

This is somewhat contrary to what people in the industry know.

In their view, a domestic film that can achieve high box office success must first be a big-budget production, and secondly, have a dazzling array of stars.

Films like "Let the Bullets Fly" and "Tangshan" feature all-star casts.

Otherwise, it has to be a sequel to a series like "If You Are the One 2" or "Fleet of Time".

However, the biggest star in "How Long Will I Love U" is Xu Ming. The other female lead, Yang Mi, seems to be very popular, but this is her first time playing the female lead in a movie.

As for the production cost, you can roughly guess from a single scene in the story that it can't be that high.

If we calculate it this way, Xu Ming's personal box office appeal is terrifying.

“Xu Ming really can’t be judged by common sense. In fact, it was clear from the time of ‘Not Short of Money’ that the audience favored him and he had a huge audience appeal.”

"Especially now, at the peak of his career, audiences love watching him act in whatever he does, but he's not without weaknesses..."

The secretary observed Yu Dong's expression and spoke carefully.

Seeing the latter's eyes flicker, he knew he had piqued her interest and became even more enthusiastic.

“Look at his conflicts with Hong Kong filmmakers since his debut, his friction with Huayi and Rongxinda, and now his bet with Taiwanese filmmakers like Zhu Yanping.”

"This indicates that this child is eccentric and arrogant. He will be invincible when things go his way, but if he goes against the tide, the backlash will be severe."

"With companies like Huayi and Orange Sky, which have conflicts with him, in the lead, we just need to sit back and wait for these parties to fight to the death, and then reap the benefits."

The secretary spoke with great enthusiasm, feeling that the logic and approach were truly perfect and an exceptional performance.

The main reason is that he understands his boss.

He is typically outwardly fierce but inwardly cowardly, and fond of scheming but indecisive.

Seeing that Xu Mingzhi's momentum was unstoppable, he naturally had to give his boss a way out in advance.

It's not that we're backing down, but rather a strategic retreat.

Snapped!
Yu Dong slammed his hand on the table, sending a shiver down his spine.

“That makes sense. I didn’t expect you to have this kind of insight. It’s worth it to have been by my side for so long.”

"It's all thanks to your influence," the secretary said respectfully.

"In this way, we cannot clash with Xu Ming. On the contrary, we should take the initiative to befriend him and encourage his arrogance."

Yu Dong pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll give him the December slot this year instead of 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate' which has been postponed to January next year."

The release date of this big-budget production, directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li, Zhou Xun, and Chen Kun, has been shrouded in mystery.

Bona Film Group originally planned to release the film in December.

However, Xu Ming is currently riding high, and his two upcoming films, "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" and "Duckweed," are clearly slated for release in December.

Yu Dong originally wanted to stop this guy, but seeing the current situation, he decisively gave up the plan.

To be honest, he was a little worried that he wouldn't be able to beat Xu Ming in a head-on fight, which would be a huge loss of face.

Even if delaying the release now might be criticized as cowardice, as long as he avoids a direct confrontation, he remains invincible. "Chairman, you are magnanimous. As the saying goes, 'A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.' Your forbearance is something that ordinary people cannot endure, which is truly admirable."

The secretary looked on with admiration and said with emotion, "Besides, we also invested in 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain,' and like 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate,' it is also a work by Director Xu."

"This detour has just prevented fratricide, but unfortunately, most people in this world are ordinary and few can see your deeper meaning. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you from here on out."

Oh, those words made Yu Dong feel incredibly comfortable.

Can the chairman's decision be called cowardice?

That's called bearing humiliation and hardship for the sake of the group!
……

after one day.

Bona Film Group announced that "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" would be delayed until January.

Yu Dong stated that he did not want the two films directed by Xu, which were invested in by the group, to clash, but everyone knew the truth.

She's just a coward.

Even with four stars in hand – Xu Ke, Li Lianjie, Zhou Xun, and Chen Kun – they wouldn't dare compete with "The Taking of Tiger Mountain".

This shows just how sharp Xu Ming's talent is.

Apart from companies like Huayi and Orange Sky, who had conflicts with the former and criticized Yu Dong for being incompetent and handing over the rankings, most of his peers understood his actions.

Everyone makes movies to make money; how much is that face worth?

Moreover, Xu Ming is notoriously vindictive. If we prevent him from reaching the summit now, who knows how much trouble he will cause once he recovers.

Xu Ming knew about this news before it was even reported by the media.

It was Yu Dong who told him personally.

This guy keeps talking about how much sacrifice he made to help him reach the summit.

Xu Ming scoffed at this.

If there's a chance to deal with this guy, I won't hesitate.

It was simply the box office performance of "How Long Will I Love U" that made this old guy wary.

After all, although Jet Li's name is well-known, the failure of "The Legend of the White Snake" made his opponent inevitably hesitant.

However, for me personally, the delayed release of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" was an unexpected and delightful surprise.

He remembered this movie correctly; it had grossed over 500 million in his previous life.

If they are released together during the Lunar New Year holiday season, it will put pressure on both of my films, resulting in a lose-lose situation.

So Xu Ming smiled and agreed, saying that he would definitely repay the other party properly when he had the chance in the future.

With the last obstacle cleared, the journey to the summit has begun.

As Xu Mingsheng felt a surge of pride, "How Long Will I Love U" also reached the 500 million mark.

Congratulations to "How Long Will I Love U" for surpassing 500 million yuan at the box office!

A bright red banner hung in the banquet hall, creating a lively atmosphere.

"I'll raise a glass as a way of congratulating Xiao Xu on his top-ten finish in the top eight this year," Han Sanping said with a smile.

Given his position, it's actually inconvenient for him to directly take sides.

But everyone already agreed that Xu Ming would dominate the charts afterward.

Even "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" wisely postponed its release, so which other film would dare to stand in its way?

The only uncertainty is whether Xu Ming's films can occupy all five spots in the top five.

We already have four slots, and if one of the next two can surpass "The Founding of a Republic", we will achieve this epic achievement.

'Xu Mingnian' will then truly deserve the title.

"Thank you, Uncle Han. Everyone was slow this year, I just got lucky," Xu Ming said modestly.

"Heh, if word gets out that you said that, I'm afraid many people will be embarrassed." Han Sanping chuckled. "You earned your seat through your own abilities, so there's no need to be modest. That's not like you."

“We can be extravagant with outsiders, but we should be more restrained in front of you and our partners,” Xu Ming said.

He despises people who are cowardly on the outside but bully at home.

If you have thorns, why would you put them inwards?

A look of relief flashed in Han Sanping's eyes.

He had previously worried that Xu Ming's achievements might lead him to become arrogant and conceited due to his youthful arrogance.

Now I can finally relax completely.

"As long as you know what's going on, that's fine. By the way, I'll pick a day for Wu Yusen to sit down, have a meal and a drink. There's nothing to be upset about. We're all Chinese filmmakers, there's no need to hold a grudge," Han Sanping advised.

He rarely gets involved in conflicts between filmmakers; people generally value appearances.

But then Xu Ming, this oddball, appeared out of nowhere, always getting into close-quarters combat.

The key is that this kid really has the ability.

He wouldn't bother with Zhu Yanping, but Wu Yusen is one of the few Chinese directors who has made a name for himself in Hollywood.

In his view, the fact that the two were at odds was a loss for the entire Chinese-language film industry.

“We think we are all Chinese-language filmmakers, but that may not be the case in other people’s eyes.”

Xu Ming shrugged. "Besides, I'm not angry, I just look down on it."

If these two truly follow their own hearts, distance themselves from the mainland film market, and refuse to accept handouts, I'll think highly of them.

While making money from the mainland film market, they secretly enrich themselves at the expense of the public and engage in underhanded tactics.

Then don't blame him for stepping on the nursing home.

Han Sanping opened his mouth, but swallowed the rest of his persuasion.

He could tell that the other person was being sincere.

Faced with such a great director, many actors in mainland China would be eager to curry favor with him, but Xu Ming did the opposite.

But thinking about it more carefully, if the other party had followed the rules, they might not have achieved what they have today.

The rest of the talents are too lazy to care about all this nonsense.

In their eyes, Wu Baige and Zhu Yanping were nothing compared to Xu Ming.

The latter can produce eight films that make the list in a year, while these two combined can hardly produce one in a year, and the key is that they are not even guaranteed to make money.

In the eyes of capital, they are two complete losers.

"Teacher Xu, why aren't you launching any film projects this year? Wanda has all the money ready; just ask and it'll be there anytime."

“Our chairman specifically instructed that as long as it is Mr. Xu’s project, we do not need to ask him for help, we can take the money directly, and Star Media will always prioritize its partners in scheduling screenings.”

"Ahem, Mr. Xu, although our company is not as financially powerful as Wanda or Xingmei, we guarantee that we will be absolutely obedient. Please feel free to give us any instructions, even if it means we have to fight those two brothers from Huayi with our bare hands."

Well, even suicide squads have emerged, just to get involved in Qiming's project and get a piece of the pie.

Xu Ming looked around and saw pairs of eyes staring intently at him.

At some point, a circle formed with myself at its center.

He paused for a moment before speaking, "I don't have any personal film projects planned for next year, but several film and television projects and variety shows for Qiming will be launched one after another. Interested friends can contact our company's General Manager Tang to discuss it."

Whether it's the potential turmoil ahead or the remarkable achievements Qiming has made over the past year, it all requires time to address and process.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes dimmed, but they understood.

While achieving instant fame and status may feel exhilarating, one must be cautious about the rapid expansion of one's reputation and status afterward.

Climbing relentlessly can easily lead to exhaustion; smart mountaineers know how to balance work and rest.

Only a few of these people showed a thoughtful expression.

There are no plans for film projects at the moment, does that mean there might be other arrangements?
They kept quiet, because whether their guess was right or wrong, they couldn't afford to attract any more competitors.

(End of this chapter)