Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 322 Chris Wu: Aaaaaaah!! (4k)
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With Lu Han's "The Lost Tomb" surpassing 1 billion yuan at the box office, once again overtaking Gu Qing to top the box office charts of the four top celebrities, the Chinese entertainment industry is in an uproar.

The arrogant Reed Sisters went around attacking and relentlessly belittling Gu Qing's fan base—the "Gu Family."

"Hey, where did that smugness go?"

"Gu Gou, come out and speak!! Stop playing dead!"

"One billion yuan at the box office, the fifth highest in Chinese film history! Aren't you envious?"

"This is an achievement that your master could never reach in his entire life!"

The smugness of the reed sisters naturally drew a sour retort from the Gu family:

"What's with the 1 billion yuan box office? It's a terrible movie with a 4.8 rating on Douban. How dare you compare it to my little brother?"

"Exactly! I want to ask you, has any of the movies your Lu Han has acted in received a rating of over 6 on Douban?"

"Even the lowest-rated film my brother made, 'The Left Ear,' has a score of 7.1! And that was just a low-budget youth film with a pitifully small investment, yet it still grossed 9.3 million yuan at the box office. Doesn't that mean it made more money than your billion-yuan film?"

"Haha."

Faced with the Gu family's rebuttals, the Reed Sisters seemed to have entered a repeating mode, triumphantly reiterating their only "truth":
"Our Lu Xun has a billion-dollar box office! Our Lu Xun has a billion-dollar box office!"

The Gu family members were speechless with anger and frustration.

After all, when it comes to actual box office figures, they are indeed lagging behind.

During this period, wherever the name 'Lu Han' appeared, they could only keep their tails between their legs and were bound to be mocked and ridiculed for a while.

They could only pray secretly: that their brother's "Detective Chinatown" movie would be released soon!

The girls were furious at being attacked so closely by the Reed Sisters and were determined to get their revenge.

"So you think you're the only ones who can swipe like that? Just you wait and see! Don't be so smug for too long!"

"On the day 'Detective Chinatown' is released, I'll show you what real strength is!"

The person who is most pleased with himself right now is undoubtedly director Chen Sicheng.

The post-production editing of "Detective Chinatown" is nearing completion, and the most critical issue now is "setting a release date".

His original expectation was to ride on his younger brother's popularity and squeeze into the National Day film season, which would have been enough for him.

However, he never expected that the box office war started by Sister Luwei, and the subsequent attacks on Gu family fans, would cause the two groups to argue from morning till night, keeping the heat high.

Publishers aren't stupid; how could they ignore such a huge traffic bonus?
Even a universally acclaimed terrible movie like "The Lost Tomb" managed to rake in a billion yuan at the box office, making the producers and distributors a fortune.

Even the worst movies starring Gu Qing can't be worse than that, right?
Moreover, Gu Qing has a good reputation and is well-liked by the public. What if... she can create a small miracle?

And so, a huge "surprise" hit Chen Sicheng!

"The Spring Festival film season?!"

Late at night, Chen Sicheng, who was forcing himself to watch a film with the help of tea and coffee sent by Gu Qing, heard the news. His fatigue was instantly replaced by ecstasy, and he jumped up from his chair in excitement.

"What the hell! Is this true?!"

His movements were too abrupt, knocking over a teacup on the table. He frantically picked it up, his face filled with unbelievable excitement.
"The Spring Festival film season! This is the Spring Festival film season!"

As the most important period of the year, the Spring Festival has the longest holiday, resulting in a concentrated surge in movie-going demand and attracting countless films to compete for a share of the market.

The box office revenue during the Spring Festival often accounts for half or even more of the total annual box office revenue!
Even a bad movie can usually break even as long as it's not ridiculously bad and doesn't have any star-studded cast.

With a few actors familiar to the audience, people are willing to go to the cinema to support the film amidst the high consumer desire during the New Year.

This has led to fierce competition during the Spring Festival film season.

Even if you use all available resources—connections, favors, capital—you might still not be able to secure a seat.

Only a top-tier film and television company with a powerful combination of directors and stars can win the favor of distributors.

Chen Sicheng never dreamed that this "gift from heaven" would fall into his lap.

He has acted for so many years and made so many films, but he has never received such an honor.

"Xiao Gu...it must be because of Xiao Gu!"

Chen Sicheng knew perfectly well that this was not due to his own talent; only a top-tier celebrity like Gu Qing could persuade publishers to offer her a prime spot in the Spring Festival film season.

He was so excited he could hardly contain himself and wanted to call immediately to share the good news. But when he saw that it was already 2 a.m., and remembering that Gu Qing was in seclusion on set filming and needed to rest, he suppressed his impulse and dialed someone else's number instead.

"Guaranteed! Guaranteed! The three of us are going to be rich!!"

As soon as the call connected, Chen Sicheng couldn't wait to express his ecstatic joy to Wang Baoqiang.

"The Spring Festival film season? That's going to be a huge hit!"

Wang Baoqiang on the other end of the phone couldn't hide his excitement, but more than that, he felt a sense of relief. "It looks like I'll be able to pay back Xiao Gu and Si Cheng by the end of the year."

He always remembered the money that Gu Qing and Chen Sicheng lent him when he was in trouble.

With lawsuits looming and no new roles available, his only hope right now is the box office revenue from "Detective Chinatown".

"Baobao, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. I'm not in a hurry about the money. You should pay Xiao Gu back first," Chen Sicheng said with a smile, trying to comfort him.

"That won't do!" Wang Baoqiang said hurriedly. "I'm most afraid of owing money to people. Lately, I've been dreaming about paying back the money, and I can't sleep soundly."

"Sicheng, when it's time to split the box office revenue, just deduct it from my share. I'll personally deliver Xiao Gu's share to him later."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, I'll take care of it." Chen Sicheng smiled and chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone, satisfied.

The Lunar New Year film season at the end of the year gave him ample time to refine the film further.

Chen Sicheng can finally get a good night's sleep.

As for the pressure during the Spring Festival film season?

He didn't care at all; in fact, he felt incredibly relaxed.

Especially after witnessing the quality of Lu Han's "The Lost Tomb" in person, his confidence was practically off the charts.

"You dare to mock my brother with such trashy content?"

Chen Sicheng's lips curled into a sneer, "Once my 'Detective Chinatown' is released, I'll show you what a real blockbuster is!"

He was almost impatient, wanting to help Gu Qing slap her in the face.

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at the same time,

While the "box office battle" between Gu Qing and Lu Han, two top stars, ignited the flames of war in the Chinese entertainment industry, another top star felt neglected and found this ignored treatment unbearable.

—Inside a film set converted from an apartment building.

"I owe you 300,000 yuan, here is the IOU."

A girl with delicate and graceful features and eyes as clear as a lake gently handed a note to a blond-haired guy sitting on the sofa wearing ripped jeans.

The blond-haired boy took the IOU, looked it over carefully, and then remained silent.

next second!
"Ah—! Ah—! Ah—! Ah—! Ah—!!" He suddenly burst into a frenzied roar, tearing the IOU to shreds as he wildly gesticulated!

Then, in a tearful, almost broken voice, he pointed a trembling finger at the girl, then jabbed his own chest hard, tearfully accusing her: "Su Yunjin! How are you going to repay what you owe me?!"

This sudden and "shocking" performance left Liu Tianxian, who played Su Yunjin, speechless, her mind going blank, visibly stunned.

"Say something!!" The blond-haired boy's voice suddenly became shrill and hysterical.

"Pfft-"

Liu Tianxian couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing.

She realized her mistake as soon as she finished laughing, quickly covered her mouth with her fair hand, lowered her head and apologized repeatedly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, director, I... I didn't catch the scene..."

"Click! It's okay, it's okay, Qianqian, it's not your fault,"

The director quickly called "cut," jogged over to Chris Wu, and began flattering him with a beaming smile, "It's mainly because our prince acted so well! The emotional intensity, the nuances, it was just perfect!"

"Huff...huff..." Chris Wu's face was flushed, his chest heaving violently, as if he was still immersed in the overwhelming hatred in the play, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Liu Tianxian.

Seeing his "deeply affectionate" yet "painful" expression, Liu Tianxian's lips twitched, and she almost burst out laughing again. She hurriedly stood up and said, "Director, I... I need to calm down."

After saying that, he quickly walked to a corner and went to find a secluded place to calm himself down.

"Xiao Wu, how did you do that?" The director rubbed his hands together, looking eager to learn. "This scene was so intense, your acting was absolutely... amazing!"

“Yes, Brother Wu, with your acting skills, I feel like it would be a disservice to even get a Best Actor nomination for this movie!” A staff member next to him immediately chimed in.

"A nomination? I think it's a sure thing!" another quickly added, elevating the offer to an even higher level.

"As expected of someone personally trained by Director Xiao Gang, he's truly exceptional! I give his acting a perfect score! I feel that Brother Wu is the best actor among the top stars!" The flattery grew louder and louder.

Surrounded by the praise of everyone, Chris Wu couldn't help but feel a little smug, especially after hearing the last sentence, "Top star with the best acting skills," which really hit the nail on the head.

The reason he acted so "immersively" in this scene was largely because he poured all his frustration and dissatisfaction at being overshadowed by Gu Qing and Lu Han recently into it.

"Who do you think these two are?!"

He was indignant. "One looks like a sissy, and the other looks like a baby. In terms of looks and temperament, they're not even worthy of shining my shoes!"

He was furious that these two had divided up most of his valuable fashion resources.

What infuriated him even more was that every time he finished filming and checked his phone, his screen was filled with posts about Gu Qing and Lu Han's "box office battle".
Almost no one paid attention to his topics, and this feeling of being ignored fueled his anger.

"director,"

Chris Wu asked urgently, his tone filled with barely suppressed resentment, "When will we be able to finish filming this movie? Will it be released this year?"

He desperately needed a chance to prove himself, and with this movie co-starring with Liu Yifei, he wanted to show those who looked down on him what a "small shock" was!
Chris Oh has an inexplicable confidence in the box office.

Putting aside his self-proclaimed "breakthrough" acting skills, just considering the top-tier popularity he and Liu Yifei bring, is it possible that they combined are no match for Gu Qing and Lu Han?

One is 9 million, and the other is 10 billion?
"We'll see!"

He secretly vowed to himself, and even had a premonition that this film, "So Young," could gross 2 billion yuan at the box office.

When the time comes, he can single-handedly overpower two top celebrities, and with the company doing a good marketing campaign, won't he regain his lost status?

"Yes! It'll definitely be released this year!" the director assured confidently, patting his chest. "We'll try to wrap up filming by the end of August. A month is plenty of time to edit this campus film, and we guarantee it will be released during the National Day holiday. The box office will be fantastic!"

"That's good."

Chris Wu's expression softened slightly as he followed Liu Yifei's departing figure. Suddenly, he nudged the director beside him with his elbow, lowered his voice, and asked with a hint of anticipation, "Director, when is the kissing scene... scheduled?"

He likes Liu Yifei's clean and pure image, and the kissing scene in the drama was one of the main reasons he took on the role.

"How many takes should I do before it looks natural?" He was already calculating in his mind.

however,
"Kissing scene...this..." The director looked troubled and stammered.

What the hell are you kissing me for?!

He cursed inwardly.

Back when Kris Wu was embroiled in scandal, her team made it clear that there would be absolutely no actual kissing scenes between her and Kris Wu in the film.

They are genuinely afraid that if they get involved with Kris Wu, there will be a massive exodus of fans.

It's worth noting that after the Bazaar Gala a while ago, they even bought press releases to hype up Liu Yifei and Gu Qing's interaction, while also trying to clear their name of any so-called "competition" with Zhao Liying.

In an interview, Liu Tianxian also recounted a heartwarming story about how Gu Qing secretly gave her White Rabbit milk candy when she had low blood sugar at the banquet, explaining that she bid out of "gratitude".

This move not only boosted the popularity of White Rabbit candy again, but also made her fans scream and exclaim, "Gu Qing is so sweet!"
A group of "CP fans" even inexplicably gathered between the two.

Previously, someone edited a clip of Liu Yifei acting alongside Gu Qing in "The Left Ear," which garnered 500 million views on Bilibili, making it one of the most popular CP (couple) edit videos during this period.

just,

Originally, some of the female's solo fans had some complaints about the CP fans and were planning to make a scene.

In order to solidify his position, Chris Wu's team released a statement confirming that he had not been replaced and would still star alongside Liu Yifei in "So Young".

This really disgusted Liu Yifei's fans, who unleashed their fury:

"Why haven't you cancelled this lousy movie yet?!"

"Did your team lose their minds and pair Chris Oh, the king of flirting, with Qianqian? Do they think we fans are too happy?"

"Disgusting! So disgusting!"

Why can't the male lead be Gu Qing's younger brother?

"Exactly! I was indifferent to Gu Qing at first, but compared to Chris Wu, he and Qianqian are a perfect match!"

"Go to hell! Who do you think you are? You don't like my brother? Do you think my brother would even look at your old woman?!"

Although there were occasional disgruntled comments from Gu Qing's fans, the female lead's fans almost unanimously opposed Liu Yifei filming the drama, causing a huge uproar every day.

The contract was signed, but the consequences of breaching it were too great, so the female team had no choice but to compromise and insist on adding a clause to the contract: absolutely no kissing scenes, and all intimate shots must be done using camera tricks.

The director was in a difficult position, but he had no choice but to explain, lest Chris Wu's expectations grow higher and his disappointment increase, leading to a more complete outburst on set.

then…

"Ah—! Ah—! Ah—! Ah—! Ah—!!"

"Su Yunjin! How are you going to pay me back for what you owe me?!"

"Please speak!!!"

In the following filming,

Chris Wu's "hatred" surged even more fiercely.

"I don't know..."

With her head full of questions, Liu Yifei finally managed to finish filming the scene.

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(End of this chapter)