Chapter 223

After turning the matter over and over and singing Qin Yu’s praises, he was simply a different person compared to a month ago.

“Alright everyone, the matter of increasing the promotional budget can be discussed, but the midnight screening schedule is already set.”

“If the attendance rate and fan reviews are high, we can increase it tomorrow; there is no need to be overly anxious.”

Jeff waved his hand and continued.

“However, I cannot decide on you going to China, Mr. Steve. You will have to discuss that with Jason.”

“After all, Jason has been in charge of this matter the whole time, and I also very much hope you can bring Qin to the United States.”

Steve was not surprised to hear this and hurriedly looked at Jason.

His eyes were full of pleading.

“Jason, I beg you to let me go to China once. I want to apologize to Qin in person.”

“*The Matrix* is truly too beautiful. I want to ask him how he conceived it and exchange ideas with him on the development of film.”

“Can I?”

The executives present did not speak, turning instead to look at Jason.

This seemed like just an opportunity to meet Qin Yu.

But in reality, it was of great significance.

If *The Matrix* were truly successful, then Qin Yu’s status would rise.

Moving from China to Hollywood would be no problem at all.

Warner Bros. and other Hollywood film companies would all welcome him.

Although discrimination still exists in the United States.

But making money is what matters most; as long as you can make money for capital, never mind that you are Chinese.

Even if you were a pig or a dog.

They would still treat you as an honored guest.

Capitalism is just that simple and direct.

A director with infinite potential also provides a great boost to the Warner Bros. executives.

This is a very good connection.

It would be of great use for Steve’s future promotion.

Of course, the same was true for Jason.

So they all wanted to see how Jason would choose.

Whether he would refuse or agree.

Even the higher-ups were quite interested.

Jason, sitting in his seat, was silent for a moment before saying.

“Mr. Steve, Qin has a rather peculiar personality. I am worried that you and he might have a conflict, so perhaps it would be better to forget it.”

“In two days, when *The Matrix* hits the expected box office in North America, I can go to China again myself.”

Jason was not stupid; he did not want to hand Qin Yu over to Steve.

“I know, but Jason, I am a sensitive person. I really want to apologize to Qin in person; it was almost because of me that a conflict arose with Qin in the first place.”

Steve looked as if he were about to cry.

“I implore you to give me this chance. How about this: I will go with you as your assistant, how about that?”

Jason: “...”

Although Jason’s ability to keep his cool was quite good.

He still cursed Steve up and down in his heart.

Utterly shameless.

He had never seen such a thick-skinned person!!

He had previously wondered why Steve, with no real talent,

was able to hold onto the position of Head of Production.

Now he understood.

This guy is shameless.

Jason let out a long sigh; Steve’s reasons were too sound, and he had almost no reason to refuse.

Even though he was a hundred percent unwilling, he could only nod in agreement.

“Since you are so sincere, Steve, I can agree, but I hope you will follow the rules of the game.”

“I will definitely comply. I am only going to apologize. Oh, by the way, in China, it should be called ‘carrying a rod to ask for punishment’.”

Steve said with a smile.

The other executives present also laughed.

Would Steve follow the rules of the game?

Not a chance. Don’t look at how readily he agreed now; if he gets a chance later, he will definitely try to hook up with Qin in secret.

If he really followed the rules of the game, Steve wouldn’t have made it this far.

Although Jason was smart and capable, he underestimated the shamelessness of human nature.

Steve would teach Jason a very good lesson.

“Alright then, that’s decided. But wait a moment, Jason, you are responsible for spreading the word about *The Matrix* over the next two days.”

“I hope you can bring me a surprise.”

“Yes, BOSS.”

Under another round of promotion by Warner Bros., many people in the United States became interested.

They planned to go see today what kind of good film this genius director from China had made.

“Penny, let’s go. I’m treating tonight. How about we go watch *The Matrix* and then go to a bar afterwards?”

“But my group project isn’t finished yet, Cindy. Maybe next time?”

“Come on~”

The beautiful Cindy tugged at her friend.

“That’s Qin, you know! Have you forgotten *Now You See Me* from last time? It was filmed so well.”

“I read some things that Chinese classmates were saying.”

“The response to *The Matrix* in China has been especially good; it even broke their country’s box office record.”

“This...”

Penny actually liked Qin too; the last film, *Now You See Me*, had left a very deep impression on her.

And this time, *The Matrix* was also written, directed, and starred in by Qin himself.

She glanced at her homework.

Penny struggled for a moment and said.

“Alright, alright, stop pulling me. I’ll go, okay? But it’s agreed that you’re treating, and we don’t need to go to the bar.”

“Just treat me to a meal in the evening.”

“No problem, let’s go.”

Soon, the two of them got ready and arrived at a nearby cinema half an hour later.

“Wow, there are quite a few people.” Penny looked around.

“I remember last time Qin’s film was released, there was hardly anyone there; there were only a few people in the whole theater.”

Cindy also smiled when she heard this; it was true.

When *Now You See Me* was released, there really weren’t many people.

The theater for over two hundred people was empty.

Not even one-fifth full.

But this time, there were quite a lot of people.

“Of course, look.” Cindy pointed to the poster next to them.

“Last time Qin’s film barely made it on, but now it’s actually ranked second. It’s very impressive.”

“Yeah.”

“Let’s go, I’ve already booked two 3D tickets, it’s about to start.”

After the two of them picked up their tickets, they bought some popcorn and cola.

Ten minutes later, they entered the theater.