Chapter 877 Shut Your Mouth!

One glass of wine per person.

Du Yihua took out a cigarette and lit it, then turned to look at Xiong Chengchao.

In the entertainment industry, this tall man is not well-known, but in the film industry, even if he is as good as Qin Wei, he dares to anal Du Weiyun, dare to name this and that, but Even if the two sides are actually in a hostile relationship, he has never dared to really make bricks with Zhou Yanghua, Zong Chengze and Xiong Chengchao.

Oriental Cinemas, one of the three largest cinemas in China, has 958 screens across the country, accounting for 9.3% of the total number of screens registered in the country, accounting for a total of more than 6,000 screens that can be counted in real time 15.7% of the advanced screen at the box office!

This is not the most important thing. What is even more frightening is that after the establishment of the Oriental Cinema Line, the main direction for many years has always been the major cities across the country, and since its development, most of their cinemas are located in the most expensive cities in a city. The bustling location, especially among the major shopping malls.

Therefore, in the current era when the box office of a large city accounts for more than 65% of the total box office of a movie, in fact, the more than 900 screens in the hands of the Oriental Cinemas can often get a movie that can be counted at the box office nationwide. More than 30% of the proportion!

Just for this, the entire movie circle, whoever saw Zhou Yanghua had to bow their heads three points.

And Xiong Chengchao is the general manager who is really in charge of such a sharp weapon for Zhou Yanghua on the front line.

At this moment, even though Xiong Chengchao was smiling, Du Yihua could still see the dissatisfaction and anger accumulated in his heart at the first glance.

Picking up the cup, he took a sip, smiled, and said, "Mr. Du asked me to drink, do you... have something to say?"

Du Yihua just tilted his head to look at him, smiled, shook his head, and then smoked.

After smoking, she continued to look at him.

And with an inexplicable smile on his face.

Rao Xiong Chengchao is definitely not lacking in self-knowledge. At this time, he also subconsciously had the illusion that "she seems to like me a little bit"-in fact, he knew that it was impossible.

So he became more and more embarrassed.

Called me out, said it was okay, and kept staring at me... The point is, when Du Yihua looked at people, the corners of his eyes slightly raised, coupled with that smiley expression, it was really attractive people!

And it is easy to lower the IQ of a normal man!

At this time, Xiong Chengchao actually felt that his face was a little hot, but he had no choice but to force himself to adjust his attention and shift his focus to the wine glass in front of him.

Pick up the glass and take another sip.

Du Yihua suddenly opened his mouth and asked, "If I'm not mistaken, you went to Lao Zong for the filming of "Red Sorghum", right? Then...the quarrel broke out, right?"

Xiong Chengchao turned to look at her, smiled embarrassedly, and finally nodded.

In fact, this is not a commercial secret at all, and there is no need to hide it—he and Zong Chengze once again quarreled about this matter, which is a bit taboo, but considering that Du Yihua has always been with Dongfang Media all these years. Even if it is far away, he and Mr. Zhou are close friends, the legendary blue-faced confidant!

Of course, the main thing is that people have already seen it, so it's better to admit it generously.

At this time, Du Yihua finally retracted his gaze, took a sip of wine from his glass, sighed, smoked, and exhaled the smoke gracefully, with a low and sexy tone, "If I remember correctly, you started as a film reviewer?" Seeing Xiong Chengchao nodded, she smiled and said, "I don't know if there are people in China with sharper vision than you, at least I haven't seen it yet! I haven't heard of it either."

After a pause, she said: "When "The Swordsman and the Monk" was released, it was you who insisted on repeatedly requesting Mr. Zhou from the very beginning, and expanded the scale of the screening from the very beginning. A movie that sounds a bit sour just because of its name, it just became popular all of a sudden, right?"

Du Yihua was talking about his glorious experience back then, and Xiong Chengchao unconsciously showed a smile on his face, nodded, and said, "Yes!"

Du Yihua smiled, puffed out a cigarette, drank, and continued: "Then, Mr. Zhou made an exception and promoted you to be the vice president of the Oriental Theater, and he became a regular for you after a year. Then... I remember "My Barbaric" When "Girlfriend" was released, you were the first to make a decision and add a film in the whole country, right? Then, "Sword Immortal" was released, and you insisted on only giving it a two-week high-ranking film, even For this reason, he did not hesitate to sacrifice a lot of benefits that seemed very painful at the time, it is said that he raised two points for the share ratio of "Sword Immortal"?"

Xiong Chengchao smiled and nodded again.

Each of these cases is a typical case in the hands of him as the most famous director of theater chains in China, and it is a typical example of successful prediction that can be written into textbooks.

At this time, after a pause, Du Yihua said again: "It is said that when you made a decision, Mr. Zhou scolded you. If you hadn't already signed the contract, he would definitely go back on his word. But in two weeks After that, he signed a check for one million to you?"

Xiong Chengchao was really a bit shy. Although he had heard similar praises from countless people and times, the person in front of him who praised him was the beautiful Du Yihua! So, he couldn't help but said: "Mr. Du is really clear about this matter with me!"

Du Yihua smiled, "Last summer, you insisted that "Once Upon a Time" would be a hit, but in the end, you miscalculated!"

Xiong Chengchao's face suddenly turned ugly.

But after a while, he just sighed, shook his head, and said helplessly: "That time, I did make a mistake! My judgment is based to a greater extent on the quality and selling points of the two movies, but, I Unexpectedly, Director Qin's selling point of "Qin Wei's first commercial masterpiece" would have such a big effect! So... Fortunately, "Huang Feihong" did not disappoint me! The leader is worthy of being the leader! "

After a pause, he said sincerely: "He is not only the leader of the music industry, he will soon become the leader of the film industry! And...my judgment is, within three years!"

Du Yihua looked at him, looked at him, until he narrowed his eyes slightly, and couldn't help but want to avoid his gaze several times, then she suddenly smiled and said sincerely: "Mr. Xiong, you are really smart!" people!"

"The kind that's so smart!"

Xiong Chengchao frowned, puzzled.

But at this time, Du Yihua was obviously not ready to explain, so she extinguished the cigarette, picked up the cup, raised her neck, and drank it in one gulp.

Putting down the cup, she opened her kun bag, took out a business card, and handed it over. When Xiong Chengchao reached out to pick it up with a frown, she didn't let go. When Xiong Chengchao looked over in surprise, she said slowly: "Mr. Zong Chengze You're smart, although your goal is the top of the mountain, but he's stuck in your seat! As long as he's around, you won't be able to go up! You can't even keep your own power in many cases."

"Old Zhou is a very smart person, but his structure is too small and his vision is limited."

"Dongfang Media looks like a giant now, but believe me, within ten years, it will definitely age at an astonishingly rapid rate. It will be old and riddled with diseases!"

Xiong Chengchao looked at her in amazement, extremely shocked in his heart.

But Du Yihua didn't finish his words.

"Production, distribution, and cinema are three different systems. You understand it, and I understand it, but Zhou Yanghua and Zong Chengze don't understand it. So, if I'm not wrong, what Zhou Yanghua told you the most should be I want you to put the 'big picture first'..."

Speaking of this, she smiled and said: "Within three years, you are welcome to come to me at any time! I can give you the original stock and all the power! Expired... No waiting!"

After finishing speaking, under Xiong Chengchao's surprised gaze, she got up and left.

But after taking two steps away, she backed up again, smiled, charming all beings, and said, "A friendly reminder, turn off your phone! Otherwise, when the box office of "Red Sorghum" explodes, you will be in a dilemma and feel extremely uncomfortable." of!"

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and left.

Xiong Chengchao couldn't close his mouth until she was out of sight.

When I looked down, the business card was extremely elegant, but there was a dazzling red rose in the upper left corner.

Except for the mobile phone number on the bottom line, there are only two words on the entire business card——

Yihua.

…………

In the quiet western restaurant, the phone rang suddenly.

Zong Chengze was holding the hand of the girl opposite, feeling with his heart the moisture and delicateness of the skin that only young girls of seventeen or eighteen years old can have, when he was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of the mobile phone, his brows just frowned slightly, Immediately, he smiled at the girl, raised his index finger, made a "shush" motion, and said softly, "Sorry."

He took out his mobile phone and saw that the call was from a vice president of the theater.

Thinking of what happened in the afternoon, Zong Chengze still felt a little nervous in his heart——Xiong Chengchao has become more and more impolite in recent years. In the long run, this guy is probably staring at the chair under his buttocks!

snort! dream!

"Hello, old Zhong. Well, what's the matter for dinner?"

"Mr. Zong, if you have time, I would like to meet with you and say, I think this matter..."

"Arranging film?"

"Yes, filming! I think..."

"Let's discuss it with your boss Xiong! Although I am the president of the head office, your theater chain is an independent subsidiary. It's not good for me to interfere in your internal operations and decision-making all the time, right?"

Hearing the words on the other end of the phone, he was stunned for a moment.

Being interrupted twice, the other party obviously realized Zong Chengze's displeasure.

But after a pause, the other side still said: "But Mr. Zong turned off the phone! An hour and a half ago, he called me and said that no matter what happens, the previous decision will not change! He also said that this is what you mean! I will feel……"

"That won't change! Do you have any objections?"

Interrupted again, first Zong Chengze was already in a bad mood to a certain extent at this time.

The other end of the phone hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to retreat.

"Then... I'm fine. I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Zong."

"Well, it's okay, see you later! Bye!"

Hanging up the phone, putting away the phone, Zong Chengze showed a smiling face to the girl opposite, bright and sunny, and shrugged his shoulders, mocking himself: "No way, there are many things! You continue to talk!"

The girl nodded and said excitedly: "Brother Zong, I heard that you have always been one-sided in the entertainment industry, who dare not give you face! Then look...can you introduce me to the leader?"

In the first few sentences, Zong Chengze was still smiling, but when he heard the last sentence, the smile immediately froze on his face.

But the girl was so excited that she didn't notice it, "I really like the leader! Can you introduce me to him and let me play a role in his movie? A small role will be fine! OK?"

Zong Chengze squeezed out a smile, "Okay, no problem! I will tell him when I drink with him later! But...Xiaowei, you must know that these artists are very willful, sometimes even my face Not at all! Artists, you understand, right?"

The girl opposite nodded.

Zong Chengze shrugged, "So, I can introduce you to the audition! But if I can be hired, I really..."

The girl on the opposite side was already full of light.

The poor girl has just entered the entertainment circle for less than a month, and she still doesn't know whether it is Minghu Culture, or any other company or crew, auditions are often open to the public, and no introduction is required.

"Yeah!"

Zong Chengze smiled at her, ate the last piece of steak on the plate, then raised his hand to call for the waiter, put the credit card on the plate, and then listened to the girl opposite with a smile on his face saying that he had How much I like and admire the leader Li Qian.

It wasn't until the waiter returned the credit card that he suddenly stood up, smiling, and said in an extremely elegant manner: "Xiao Wei, I'm sorry, I have something else to do! I can't accompany you today, let's make an appointment another day!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left regardless of the girl's dumbfoundedness.

When he walked out of the gate of the western restaurant, he couldn't help cursing in a low voice, "Fuck! Another blind one!"

…………

A certain radio program in Shuntian, studio.

The show host was sitting on one side, with exquisite makeup. Sitting next to her and among the three of them was a well-known box office forecasting expert in the industry. Experts are talking about their judgments on the current box office trends of these domestic films.

"...What do domestic audiences like to watch now? What they like to watch are big scenes, special effects, fierce fighting, etc. Otherwise, you have to shoot at least that kind of beautiful artistic conception! In contrast, I think "Red" Although "Sorghum" has a high artistic achievement, after all, the four trophies of the Berlin Film Festival have proved it, but its theme is good, or the picture, story, and sense of age, for the current movie audience, it seems a bit too heavy Already!"

"Even if there are four trophies at the Berlin Film Festival, even if the director is Li Qian, and even if Li Qian himself starred in the film, he even shaved a big bald head for it. It's a big sacrifice, but it still won't work! I can't hold it!"

"So I judge that the box office of this movie will be able to maintain a relatively stable box office revenue by relying on a sudden increase in audience traffic today, and on Saturdays and weekends in the next two days. The potential should be squeezed out!"

The beautiful host couldn't hold back, interjected, and asked, "Then your forecast for the box office of "Red Sorghum" is..."

"Between 80 million and 90 million, break 100 million... It's not hopeless, but it's hard!"

The beautiful host nodded, expressing her understanding, and said, "Okay!"

After finishing speaking, she turned her head, looked at Du Chengbang, and said, "Then, Mr. Du Chengbang, as director Qin Wei's agent, you must have a considerable understanding of movies, especially since you have been criticizing recently, saying " The filming of "Red Sorghum"...uh, hehe, it's pretty bad, right? So now, can you share with our audience friends your opinion and judgment on the follow-up box office trend of "Red Sorghum"?"

"Well, yes, host!"

Du Chengbang rubbed his nose and said: "Everyone knows, I don't like this movie very much! Many people say that Li Qian's performance is extremely good! In fact, let me say that he acted in person, it's actually just a gimmick! After all, he is popular, right? He must have understood in advance that whether it is the story of his movie or anything else, there is nothing good to attract the audience, so he has to do it himself to attract the box office. Hey! As for the role he played, you really have to say how good it is... Ha ha, forget it, let's not talk about it, so as not to seem like I always criticize people! In fact, I am telling the truth, criticizing him... I can't do it! "

"As for the box office, my judgment is that it won't exceed 100 million!"

The beautiful host showed surprise, and then asked: "You judge that it won't exceed 100 million!"

Du Chengbang nodded, and said in an extremely positive tone, "Yes! I definitely won't pass it! For such a film, 90 million will be the top! Among them, 40 million is Li Qian's salary, and 40 million is for the four trophies at the Berlin Film Festival! The film itself is worth ten million!"

…………

When the recording of the show was finished, it was already 7:30. Du Chengbang and the box office forecaster walked out of the studio together, and were shaking hands with the producer of the show. After a while, the host came after him, apologizing repeatedly. ——Just now the show was in the middle of the broadcast, and the incoming calls were already scolding the guests loudly!

Although they were all cut off by the director directly, whether it was the host or the guests, it was obviously quite embarrassing.

But fortunately, when I just received the call, no one would be happy to change, but the show has also been recorded, and everyone has seen the big scene, so this bit of scolding is gone.

If you get annoyed after being scolded for a few words, those who are in the entertainment circle will be dead long ago!

Everyone was polite, and Du Chengbang was about to leave. At this time, suddenly a young director ran over and leaned over to the producer's ear and whispered something.

"What?"

The producer looked surprised, ""Red Sorghum" suddenly broke out?"

The director nodded and said: "My buddy, a TV station, according to him, the whole Shuntian Prefecture, and it is said that it is the same in the whole country. At seven o'clock, almost all the movie theaters in Shuntian Prefecture that have arranged for "Red Sorghum" have sold out even the tickets for the midnight show, and it is said that there is not a single ticket left!"

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

The beautiful host turned her head to look at her two guests with a little embarrassment and anxiety.

The box office forecaster rubbed his nose and pushed his glasses subconsciously, but his face was calm—how could he not get his shoes wet when he often walked by the river, he had long been used to it.

It's just that this time, the slap in the face was a little too fast.

As for Du Chengbang, he had a look of disbelief.

He was stunned, blinked his eyes, blinked again, suddenly strode over, pulled the director, and said, "What are you talking about? All the tickets for "Red Sorghum" today are sold out? "

The director nodded, "It is said that many people are queuing up in major movie theaters, asking the movie theaters to adjust their film schedule and arrange more "Red Sorghum" shows! It is said that it is because they are afraid that they will not be able to buy tickets tomorrow!"

Du Chengbang heard the words, subconsciously said: "Are you kidding, copies are always available, and it would be good if a movie theater has at most one spare copy..."

While talking, he stopped himself, and couldn't help but said: "How is it possible!"

Speaking of this, he vented his nostrils, sneered, and said in a tone of disbelief, "Such a crap movie, just based on Li Qian's name, can explode at the box office? Are you kidding me!"

Having said that, he looked at the director and said with disdain: "Brother, are you not sure about this news?"

Hearing that, the director opened his mouth to defend himself.

But at this moment, a cell phone ringtone suddenly reminded her.

Du Chengbang heard the sound familiar, looked back subconsciously, and just saw his bag on the dressing table next to him - before entering the studio, he was asked to leave his mobile phone outside.

In the past, he picked up the phone and glanced at it, and he quickly connected it.

However, before he could speak, a series of head-on cursing suddenly came from the phone——

"Du Chengbang, you bastard, did you go to the radio station to do a show? What did I tell you, did you forget? You said you went out and fucked your ass! Get out of here!"

"Qin Brother Qin, I..."

"My ass, get back! Hurry up! Also, shut your mouth!"

After speaking, the phone hung up.

The incident happened in such a hurry that Du Chengbang didn't even have time to cover it with his hands. Qin Wei on the other end of the phone was furious and almost shouted - there was no outsider in the dressing room outside the studio, so it was extremely quiet at the moment.

Looking back, Du Chengbang was a little embarrassed.

He didn't know whether he was comforting himself or others, but he forced a smile and said, "Brother Qin's temper...hehe, hehe...smelly temper, hehe..."

After he finished speaking, he didn't even bother to check whether he had left anything behind. He just took his mobile phone, waved to the person on the radio station, and said, "Let's go, don't send it off!" Then he hurried out Walk.

The few staff members who left the radio station looked at each other here.

The box office forecaster also seemed to feel ashamed to stay on, simply said "I'm leaving too", and then chased after Du Chengbang backstage and strode away.

Several staff members looked at each other again.

After ten seconds of embarrassment and silence, someone suddenly burst out laughing.

Then, everyone laughed quietly.

***

Fu Biao was wearing sunglasses, pondered for a moment, then slowly leaned over: "It's only a hundred votes away, just a hundred votes away! Another hundred votes, we'll catch up with the third young man... just one hundred votes away Hundreds of votes!"

Weeping.

His eyes were red, and his heart was full of grief.

So what... ask for a monthly pass!