Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 8 Release
"Have you grown up now? Have you grown up? You even dared to turn off your phone and not answer my calls!"

"Mom, my phone really is out of battery. Didn't I send you a text message?"

"Just with Xiao Zhu?"

"And Luo Jin, and, and."

Seeing her daughter hesitating, Liu Xiaoli asked impatiently, "Who else?"

"Also, there is Director Li Chen from the Directing Department."

Liu Xiaoli frowned and said, "Is that the director of Lost on Journey?"

"Yeah, that's him."

"Xixi, you are about to join the crew of Director Yin Xiong. This starting point is destined to make you different from others."

"Mom knows you want to act in a movie, but even if you do, we'll only act in movies directed by big directors."

Liu Yifei lowered her head and whispered, "I'm just curious about what kind of person this is."

“I’ve already directed a play in my freshman year, and I’m about to start another one.”

"Really just curious?"

Liu Yifei nodded with certainty.

Liu Xiaoli thought about it and thought that maybe she was just being overly nervous.

Perhaps my daughter was just curious, so she didn't say anything more.

China Film Group is really awesome. Whether it is a media meeting or a show, the schedule is fully booked for you.

This year is truly the year of Zhao Yanzi.

Released on July 650, "My Girlfriend" grossed million.

There is another Green Tea movie coming out on August 18th, which will not conflict much with my own Lost on Journey, as the two are not of the same genre.

A hero of heaven and earth in September.

There is also a Jade Guanyin in December.

Gee!

Li Chen remembered a saying: if quality is not enough, quantity can make up for it.

The Night Banquet and Wuji have not yet been planned.

Zhang Yimou’s second film, Ambush from All Sides, is about to start shooting.

Haha, it’s a pity that “Hero” is just like Zhang Yimou, there is only one of them.

In the blink of an eye, it was August 11th.

Li Chen is returning to Beijing with the crew and will hold the final media preview tomorrow.

China Film invited several well-known print and online media.

The venue is in the grand auditorium of China Film Academy.

The next day, the main creative staff of Lost on Journey gathered in the China Film Auditorium.

Facing the media's cameras and cannons, Li Chen responded calmly.

"Director Li, the movie will be released the day after tomorrow. What are your expectations for the box office?"

"Haha, dear friends from the media, let's watch the movie first and then ask questions."

"Whether a movie is good or not, all media friends have their own standards in their hearts, so I don't need to say more."

A hilarious journey home during the Spring Festival travel rush filled the China Film Auditorium with laughter.

The movie is over.

Sina reporter asked the first question

"Director Li, the movie is very funny. Now you can tell me your expectations for the box office."

"Haha, you are really persistent."

"Well, I hope it can surpass the box office champion in the first half of the year."

Hiss! Most of the media at the scene took a deep breath. You really dare to think of it.

The cost was only 400 million, but they wanted the box office to exceed million.

"Director Li is very courageous. Is the ending of the movie a little too ideal?"

"Yes, it is a bit idealistic. But you have to admit that such an ending is still possible."

"As long as there is a possibility, what I have to do as a director is to bring this ideal possibility to the screen."

"It's a comedy after all, and making the audience laugh is more important than anything else."

"If my wife and children are separated, I'm afraid of being scolded."

Hahaha.
The auditorium was filled with laughter.

Next, the reporter interviewed the leading actors about their views on Director Li. Only a fool would sabotage the show at this time.

It must be flowers, applause and a series of words of praise.

The next day, the three major portals and print media reported on the preview.

"Lost in Thailand, August 15th will make you laugh non-stop."

"Lost on Journey," the debut work of Li Chen, a freshman in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, is a thoughtful, low-budget comedy that you cannot miss."

"Director Li Chen boasted that the box office of Lost on Journey will surpass the box office champion in the first half of the year."

Li Chen was speechless. This was like roasting him on the fire. Was this what he meant?

Oh, these media are really good at adding fuel to the fire.

On the evening of the 14th, Li Chen sent a message in the Q group.

"Tomorrow I will invite everyone to watch a movie. You will be in groups of two. No one is allowed to be absent. Come back and give me feedback from the audience."

"Haha, Director Li, don't worry. Even if my legs are broken, I will crawl to get there."

Forget it, this Luo Jin.

Li Chen suddenly thought of something. Will this Lao Luo be in the same group with Tang Yan tomorrow?
If that's the case, I can be considered to have done a great deed.

After returning to the dormitory, Li Chen didn't go anywhere the next day.

By evening.

The penguins kept flashing and the phone kept vibrating.

I didn't expect that the first person to call was my mother.

"Hey, Mom."

"Your father and I just left the cinema. The bastard was really good. It made me laugh to death."

"Just be happy, that's what my father said."

"What nice things can he say? But even though your father didn't say anything, he laughed a lot."

Tang Yan was the first to speak in the group.

"The theater had a very high attendance rate. Many people around me said it was good."

"Many viewers were complaining about whether Baoqiang really drank the milk or not."

It was almost nine o'clock, and Li Chen had just hung up the phone call from Teacher Li praising him when another call came in.

At first glance, it was Mr. Han.

"Hello, Mr. Han."

"Haha, Li Chen, judging from the data from the theaters, the first day box office should not be low."

"Thank you, Director Han."

"Also, if you need investment in the future, just come to China Film Group, no need to look for anyone else. Let China Film Group also handle the promotion of your film Stone."

"No problem. I also want to thank President Han for his strong support this time. I understand everything."

"We are all family, let's not talk about this anymore."

After hanging up the phone with Mr. Han, Li Chen was still a little confused. Was this matter worth Mr. Han calling him personally?
Han Sanping, who hung up the phone, had a gloomy face.

He muttered to himself angrily, "They are all cats who cannot stand the sight of meat. They won't let go of any meat at all."

"Dad, what are you talking about?"

"fine!"

There was a constant bombardment of text messages, QQ groups, and phone calls, many of which were from unfamiliar numbers.

It seems that the box office is really good, otherwise the phone would be dead silent right now.

Never mind, let’s go to sleep and see what the box office does tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Li Chen turned on the camera.

When I looked at my phone, it was full of missed call alerts and text messages.

I'd better get back to Mr. Han first.

As soon as the phone was connected: "Li Chen, you are a talented guy, even I misjudged you."

"Boss Han, I don't know how to respond to you saying this so early in the morning. Is the box office figure out?"

"It's out. Three million four hundred and sixty thousand. Good boy, you are amazing."

"As long as the reputation doesn't collapse later, your bold words will definitely come true."

Li Chen laughed loudly: "Don't be afraid of being laughed at by Mr. Han, I was forced to say this by the media, but I really didn't take it as a boast!"

"You have personality, kid. Okay, let's stop talking. I'll have someone send out more notices, and the same goes for you."

(End of this chapter)