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Chapter 55: Lao Mouzi's Disaster Day (asking for monthly tickets)
On weekdays, the box office of "Maze" was halved, maintaining a daily box office of just over 400 million.

All the film and television companies in the industry were watching eagerly.

The box office performance of art films released during unpopular periods is almost as good as that of ordinary commercial films.

"Boss, your salary has increased."

As soon as Tian Xiaole arrived at the company, his assistant Xiaowen came up to him and reported the good news.

Looking at this festive girl, she is 1.6 meters tall, has the popular mushroom hair style, wears black-framed glasses, and looks quite cute.

"Okay, I get it, go ahead and do your work."

After sending the assistant away, Tian Xiaole paid attention to this matter.

The film and television industry has set his director's salary at 300 million, plus a 5% share of the box office.

He is at the same level as Feng Xiaogang. When he was filming "A World Without Thieves", his salary was also 300 million and he received a 5% commission.

The highest-paid actor in China right now is still Zhang Yimou, with a salary of 500 million yuan plus an 8% share of the global box office.

Of course, these are all official quotes.

Even if someone raised the price, Tian Xiaole would not be stupid enough to take the job outside.

I have a lot of projects waiting to be filmed, so there is no need to do that.

I wandered to the eighth floor to check the progress of the website.

I have to say that a group of energetic young people are very efficient in doing things.

The 1.0 version of Leyu.com has been designed.

Huang Jixin opened the link and the web page that popped up was very simple.

The major sections are clearly divided, including entertainment stars, social news, novel reading, community square, film and television broadcasts...

Each module is subdivided into many small modules, setting up hot search list, search list...

Tian Xiaole browsed through each section and tried out the social functions.

Simple and clear, not complicated.

Some are on Tieba, some are on Leyu.com, some are on blogs, and some are on Leyu.com.

It combines the strengths of both companies while avoiding their weaknesses.

"Yes, that's what I want."

Tian Xiaole was very satisfied. Looking at the team that had expanded to more than 30 people, he gave full affirmation.

"When it goes online, it will be a time to celebrate your success."

After a few words of encouragement and some motivation, a group of newly graduated college students were filled with energy and motivation.

···
On August 27, Wang Luodan received a phone call and was given the hotel room number.

As soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to ask:

"Brother, when [Bouquet] is released, will I become a big star too?"

The box office success of "Maze" stimulated Wang Luodan. Although Tang Yan was not in China, she received a lot of attention.

The company has already accepted five endorsements for Tang Yan, and has also handed over many low-budget scripts.

The pay for films has also seen several jumps, with the starting price being 50, which is the price for a third-tier artist.

"As long as you listen, I will definitely make you a big star."

If Tian Xiaole wanted to support him, it would just be a matter of a word.

"Then I know what to do."

"What are you doing? Is that all that's in my head?"

Seeing Wang Luodan squatting in front of him, Tian Xiaole said unhappily that his impression of him was too stereotyped.

"Then call me...?"

"Stay up late with me and watch the Olympics!"

Tian Xiaole turned on the TV and tuned to the sports channel.

At 2:30 in the morning, the Chinese flying man appeared on the stage.
Among a crowd of dark-skinned people, he stands out with his black hair and yellow skin.

The starting gun sounded, and a flash of yellow lightning rushed out.

The commentator shouted passionately: Liu Feiren is in the lead, Liu Feiren hold on, Liu Feiren did it.

Liu Feiren is the champion.

Liu Feiren broke the Olympic record and tied the world record.

Call ~
Witness history!

I guess many Chinese people also stayed awake all night, staying in front of the TV and cheering.

Tian Xiaole woke up the sleeping Wang Luodan and told her the good news.

She stammered and couldn't speak clearly because she had something in her mouth.

Call ~
The adrenaline faded and Tian Xiaole felt comfortable.

···
The next day, Tian Xiaole slept until he woke up naturally. Only after his assistant called him did he return to the office. Wang Luodan also breathed a sigh of relief.

He covered his mouth with one hand and his butt with the other, and walked unsteadily.

"[The Heart Labyrinth] has surpassed 4000 million at the box office in just 10 days, continuing to break records for art films!"

"[The Labyrinth of Hearts] has achieved great success in terms of awards, critical acclaim, and box office, setting a new benchmark for successful Chinese-language art films!"

In addition to film and television media reports, official media are also following up.

The message is very simple: as long as the quality of the film is good, mainland filmmakers can also carry the box office.

It is not necessary to use Hong Kong and Taiwan teams or celebrities.

"Old Tian, ​​you must be feeling the pressure. I wonder how much our movie will earn at the box office when it's released?"

On the set of [Hidden in the Dust], Gong Li teased Tian Zhuangzhuang when he saw the news report.

"I realized I'd been tricked by that guy. If I don't win more awards and win fewer box office than him, then I'll be a step down from him, right?"

Old Tian seemed to be slow to realize things. Having such an outstanding son, he was under a lot of pressure.

"Haha... As his father, you have to beat him up when he deserves it, but don't let him get too arrogant."

Gong Li smiled and added fuel to the fire, setting a trap for Tian Xiaole.

"You're right, how can we turn the world upside down?"

···
On August 30th, the Athens Olympic Games came to a close.

At 2 a.m., several TV stations broadcast the closing ceremony live.

Tian Xiaole stayed up late at home to watch it.

The slogan of the promotional video began to play on the big screen in the venue: One World, One Dream.

Theme: From Olympia to the Great Wall, Implications (Ancient Greek Civilization and Chinese Civilization)

The performance that the whole country has been looking forward to is here.

Fourteen dancing girls, wearing super short cheongsams, sang "Jasmine Flower" in chorus. Some of them held red lanterns, folding fans, and Chinese knots and performed modern dance.

She played the erhu, pipa, and drum, and twisted her waist.

"Tangtang's waist is really nice."

Tian Xiaole smiled knowingly. He had seen how powerful this small waist was.

Next, there were martial arts performances, Peking opera performances...

In just 8 minutes, it seems as if the 5,000-year-old culture can’t wait to be displayed.

Finally, the big red lanterns spelled out: "2008 Capital!"

The show is over!

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The next day, when Tian Xiaole woke up, it was already noon.

The old lady watched the replay of last night and praised the festive performance, but said it was a little too grand.

"Grandma, don't sit so close. Be careful of your eyes."

Tian Xiaole reminded vaguely while eating the leftover food.

"Grandma, I'll listen to you. Remember to eat more~"

Yu Lan obediently moved her position, no longer looking at the TV, but watching Tian Xiaole eat.

"Eat more of the fried hemp tofu with kerosene. That's what you like."

"okay!"

Tian Xiaole stuffed his mouth with food and nodded obediently.

During lunch break, Yu Lan went to rest, and Tian Xiaole had time to read today's news.

I can only say it was brutal, the whole world was criticizing last night's performance.

Various domestic professors, experts, and cultural scholars have come out to criticize.

"Folklore panels from the perspective of others have led to self-aesthetic fatigue." [Professor at Jingcheng University]

"It's a collection of folklore elements, lacking in modernity!" [New Shocking News]

"Poetic aesthetics are out of place. Zhang Yimou indulges in the visual impact of large blocks of color, lacking the true face of contemporary China." [Nanfang Metropolis Daily]

Of course, foreign media would not miss this opportunity, and various ambiguous interpretations and cultural denigration appeared.

"This is more a reproduction of 19th-century 'Orientalism' than an expression of modern China." The New York Times

"Reducing Chinese women to mere objects of appreciation is a disservice to women..." (Liberation)

"Too loud, noisy, and meaningless cultural accumulation..." (The Guardian)

"The sudden insertion of martial arts and Peking opera is jarring, and the forced grafting of cultural symbols significantly reduces the viewing experience!" (Harvard University Cultural Critic)

"The dancing red silk, like the 'Red Wave', combines performance with politics, which would lose the meaning of the Olympics." [Reuters]

(End of this chapter)