Chapter 729

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

On the online platform

Discussions about "No One Survives" continued, and there were even an unexpectedly large number of them.

Because this film was directed by Zhou You, who had previously made "Journey to the Afterlife" and "Speed Forward"—two films that had both critical acclaim and box office success—even though "No One Survives" was a mystery film that few were optimistic about, it might just break through the heavy siege and achieve very good box office results.

Little Dessert: It's really possible. Director Zhou's abilities are obvious to all; we can't not believe in him.

Great Peng Spreads Its Wings: What if Director Zhou also capsizes? There have been films of this type before, and without exception they all capsized, proving that mystery films aren't popular with audiences.

You're Right But I Won't Listen: You can't put it so absolutely. What if Director Zhou's skills can make mystery films bloom? We can go to the cinema to check the situation, and besides, a movie ticket isn't expensive—just consider it supporting traditional mystery films and Director Zhou.

So Funny: Director Zhou himself doesn't care much about this type of film; he didn't even go to the press conference. Online it's just forwarding anyway. With this attitude, I don't think it's worth the ticket price.

Loves Eating Hot Pot Base: How much does a movie ticket cost for this type of film? Just drink one less cup of milk tea and you can make it back.

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The arguments online were no less, most of them wearing personas and coming from who knows where as paid posters.

Of course, Zhou You definitely had no arrangement in this. After all, no matter how much he disliked it, it was a film he had poured his heart and blood into making. Zhou You hoped "No One Survives" would achieve results, because that would only further prove his abilities and make others rush to invest in him.

After all, Zhou You's current new project was stumbling along; it could be said progress was slow.

Not to mention there was a risk of overtime, just the money spent during this period was not small. Although Zhou You could keep everyone in line on the crew, those investors and producers were not decorations. They would come to the crew every now and then to check the situation, and by the way warn and remind Zhou You.

Zhou You:...

One could say Zhou You's days were very stifling. If it weren't for the money he had received being real and solid, and if the power of his little young wife hadn't diminished from back then, he really had the idea of tearing up the contract. Who let Jiang Han Zhou's casual handling give Zhou You the illusion, causing him to overestimate his own abilities and underestimate others' capabilities.

"Who are these people hired by?" A very obvious case of slinging mud. To say Shen Yao couldn't tell was even more impossible.

When previous movies and TV dramas were released, there would always be inexplicable hot searches and black terms, completely not bought by our side.

Right now it could be said to be exactly like those times. Shen Yao rested her chin on her hand, thinking these hired paid posters really didn't use their brains.

Even the talking points were exactly the same as before, with not a bit of flexibility. Tsk tsk tsk, even those jokers online couldn't be fooled.

That's right!

Netizens have always been contrary types; the more you tell them not to do something, the more they want to do it, mainly characterized by not listening to advice.

Unexpectedly, "No One Survives" broke fifty million in box office on its opening day without excessive marketing, causing the next day's screening slots to increase greatly, and the discussions online grew bigger and bigger.

The reason was nothing else: this movie was unexpectedly good. At least the plot and logic were completely on point, really not the kind of story about playing tricks with ghosts and spirits. And the most discussed thing here was human nature and mystery, enough to let audiences who like this genre have a great time.

More and more people started calling friends and going to the cinema together online.

Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou didn't rest either, but arranged for the lead actors in "No One Survives" to interact with audiences through various interviews, variety shows, and even appearing in person, striving to let "No One Survives" create new box office glory during its hot run.

Zhou You even allowed interviews for the first time because of the good reviews of "No One Survives."

Although during the entire interview process, Zhou You's talk about "No One Survives" content was less than the promotion of the new movie, as long as they didn't really tear their faces, Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou, for the sake of making money, wouldn't quibble too much with him.

"But this middle-logger really won't restrain himself. How can he say whatever he wants? And he says it without any concealment."

Is it really okay to do this? Not right. At least those audiences who watched the video aren't really stupid people. The movie over there hasn't even finished its run yet, and you're already here praising yourself and stepping on others, blowing up your new movie that hasn't even been filmed yet.

Tsk tsk tsk

Zhou You, Zhou You, won't you have been tempered into a stupid person after being tempered for so long in the new crew?

The system complained about Zhou You's unrealistic nature, but Shen Yao saw through this very thoroughly.

Zhou You wasn't a stupid person. This person just didn't care about face and wanted to scoop up benefits for himself. The main reason was also that this unfinished new movie made him have regrets.

But the contract behind was still so thick. Zhou You couldn't possibly really not follow it. What to do? Just recklessly scoop up all the heat and topics onto himself, right?

Didn't you see Zhou You even bought his own positive hot searches online, mostly positive ones? Wasn't that just to make his reputation better, so that when the movie is released in the future and promoting the film, he could take it out and use it?

"Can this work?" The system was surprised, thinking that by the time Zhou You's new movie is released, the yellow flowers would already be cold.

"Why can't it work? Besides, Zhou You is a director. As long as the work doesn't fail, he can keep profiting."

The few films made are all real and solid. Not to mention the previous ones; just talking about "No One Survives," it has already broken one billion.

According to the current hot run period and the remaining time, this movie can still earn around one billion. You know, the investment for this movie was only tens of millions, and the most of it was the actors' salaries. After the remaining money is divided, it's all pure profit.

System:...

The system had to agree with the host's statement, but it always felt Zhou You couldn't take too much advantage. The winds and clouds change; who knows.

This mystery film "No One Survives" finally won big with small investment, earning two billion two hundred million, and retired successfully from the cinema.

This was two billion two hundred million RMB, not some useless paper money!

Originally the mystery film least favored by the market could earn so much money. Originally Zhou You's abilities could still be mined. Originally they thought making money was so easy!

The big shots all stared at Zhou You, who was still busy in the crew, like hungry wolves, causing Zhou You to involuntarily sneeze several times.

He thought he had accidentally caught a cold and his health was bad, catching a cold.

Actually this was not as good as a cold, because Shen Yao could predict how difficult Zhou You's life would be next. Various capitals would appear on stage, all for the purpose of squeezing Zhou You to make money for themselves.

Zhou You was just a director. Non-stop filming was also limited. But there were too many capitals wanting to make money. In the end, what should be done?

"Unite together and make money?" The system gave its speculation.

"They only want to eat alone." Making money together doesn't mean the share in hand becomes less.

Shen Yao couldn't help but hook the corner of her lips, indicating these people wouldn't be so generous. Zhou You was currently the object of contention among various capital forces.

"What if they can't snatch it?"

"If they can't snatch it, destroy it."

Shen Yao's words made the system shiver. Hmm, quite scary!

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Shen Yao was at the Company handling the work sent over by her assistant, most of which were projects in cooperation with Hongshi Network, a small portion handled solely by the Company, and an additional portion were projects undertaken by other Platforms and Video.

The movies no longer had any inventory; the new Director previously selected by Jiang Han Zhou was a Newcomer who had graduated from University only a few years ago.

Currently still learning some techniques, thrown into a crew by Jiang Han Zhou to accumulate experience bit by bit; therefore the Company's current focus was all on variety shows and related TV Dramas.

"No one came seeking investment?" According to the previous situation, their Company lacked these alms-seeking people coming to their door the least.

"Temporarily none, but in a few more days, Tao Tao Video will hold an investment promotion conference; President Shen, the other party has already sent you an Invitation Letter."

As for whether to go or not, it entirely depended on Shen Yao's own thoughts.

Shen Yao propped her Chin and pondered, then opened the file on the desk labeled with the words Tao Tao Video to check; sure enough, inside was an introduction to the investment promotion conference — simply accumulated projects seeking investment, both sides sitting together chatting, if they hit it off they proceed, if not they part ways with a pat.

This investment promotion conference was quite suitable for the currently idle Shen Yao.

Jiang Han Zhou was not here; Shen Yao herself was responsible for Company business on one hand and handling several development projects on the other; the movie aspect currently had no Breakthrough yet, but thinking that movie projects made more money than TV Dramas, she still wanted to go to the conference to pick up leaks and see if there was anything Worthwhile to invest in.

"Reply that I will go over when the time comes."

Not just to give Tao Tao Video face, but also because the Company needed development; there was no reason that just because Zhou You and the others left they would stop filming movies that could make money.

There would certainly be many projects debuting at the conference; who knows, she might truly discover a Pearl that had slipped through the cracks.

Holding such thoughts, Shen Yao arrived at the investment promotion conference hosted by Tao Tao Video.

The Quantity of personnel at the venue was relatively large; inside were mostly capital Command in the Entertainment Industry, because everyone's money couldn't just sit idle — it had to be invested to generate returns.

After Shen Yao entered, she was greeted by the Wedding Guests; everyone called her President Shen one after another; even though Shen Yao's age wasn't as old as their sons and daughters, what did that matter? Those mixing in this Circle never looked at age.

Shen Yao also shook hands all the way through; her goal in coming here was very clear — to find a few projects pleasing to the eye to invest in.

Some Others were purely playing for tickets; some harbored ulterior motives; after all, at an investment promotion conference, besides the front stage there was also the Mo Hou; those celebrity Actors weren't just looking for buyers for their works, but also finding financial backers for themselves.

Just like a male Actor in front of Shen Yao, practically sticking into a female Big Shot's embrace; the Two People both had a Tacit Understanding; after all, investing in works could still lose money, but investing in oneself was all Benefit.

Shen Yao didn't look around, but instead drilled into the Crowd of people seeking investment.

You must know she was currently a major financier; two movies had made the Company earn a Basin full; at this time money could be said to be invested casually; who wouldn't want to encounter such an Investor.

"President Shen"

"You are"

"Me, my surname is Wang; this is my movie project; currently it only lacks Post-production."

The Director surnamed Wang looked not young; she was a female wearing black-rimmed Glasses.

Her Surroundings dissipated a Knowledgeable Taste; hmm, should be a relatively simple person; at least not very good at mixing in this Circle.

Who let Entertainment Industry people all use several hundred Xin Xin back and forth; this black-eye-socket woman, the greatest possibility is a halfway convert; even if the work filmed is not bad, the small problems and minor flaws inside certainly won't be few.

Carrying such an Impression, Zhou Rong Rong carefully turned over the introduction handed over by the other party.

Sure enough, the content on the introduction was not bad; very warm and healing.

But the content inside was somewhat verbose; and because of lacking funds or tight funds, the filming of this movie was relatively bumpy; that is, the Actors inside weren't famous at all; these contributed nothing to the Box Office, and might even drag it down.

Shen Yao Raised Hand and tapped the Chair; she did not directly Refuse this female Director, but let her bring the movie to the Company; she could watch it afterwards and express an Opinion.

"You also know, this isn't a simple investment; the later promotion and distribution also need to be responsible for; a movie is filmed to make money; impossible to clearly know it will lose money and still do this business."

At least Shen Yao didn't have this awareness; she believed the female Director in front of her wasn't truly unworldly either.

Director Wang indeed wasn't; otherwise she wouldn't have forcibly endured this Discomfort to come to Tao Tao Video's investment promotion conference.

Her movie, to tell the truth, was indeed quite bumpy; the Lead Actor was originally just a Writer herself; later she wanted to film her own book; then she tried every means to Pull investment; no investment meant spending her own money and effort, even mortgaging her own House.

Finally, with great difficulty, the movie was filmed; but due to no money, Post-production Editing and promotion couldn't proceed; that's why she had to run to various conferences to recruit investment.

Director Wang's Capability wasn't to say non-existent, but compared to professionally trained Directors it was still much worse; so general Investors were quite Afraid; those interested had too high Requirements; in the end it dragged awkwardly to today.

If Shen Yao didn't nod, Director Wang wouldn't know what she should do.

Fortunately, everything developed in a good Direction; Director Wang ran into Shen Yao who wasn't short of money; and from Shen Yao's Meaning, as long as this movie was above the Passing Grade, she could get all funds including Post-production and even promotion.

Waving Hand to let Director Wang go back first, Shen Yao continued turning around the venue.

Don't say it; the people in here are really many.

Shen Yao also saw several blond, blue-eyed foreigners; it was said they were especially famous Investors; currently they had good project cooperation; surrounded by a group of people not lacking money; both sides chatting with high spirits; one look and you knew this Cooperation had an eight or nine out of ten chance of succeeding.

"Host, aren't you going to take a look?"

"Who knows if they're human or Ghost?"

Shen Yao Thinks the foreign Moon isn't that round either; moreover Domestic being framed up isn't few; foreign being framed up isn't that more normal.

Heh, she just won't join the Lively bustle.