Chapter 36

It’s just whitewashing *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*; this is a grand fantasy.

It’s sci-fi, isn’t it normal that you don’t understand it?

If you understood it, it wouldn’t be called sci-fi.

Just like art; it’s only called art if you don’t understand it.

Don’t say that, it really did fool quite a few people; everyone started wondering if they should improve themselves.

Should we go watch the monkeys?

But most of the audience isn’t stupid. Why would I spend money to suffer?

Are they sick in the head?

If you want to go, go yourselves.

Anyway, I’ll just watch what I can understand.

On the other side.

The box office results for the two days were out, and the entertainment companies in the circle seemed to have no reaction.

In reality, they had already exploded behind the scenes.

They had much more information than the netizens.

For example, the seat occupancy rate, and the audience’s reviews.

The ratings on review sites could only serve as a reference; many viewers didn’t like to leave ratings after watching a movie.

To understand the audience’s first-hand feedback, one had to conduct on-site surveys at the cinema entrances.

And the results they obtained were:

*Flipped* had explosive word-of-mouth, with almost ninety percent of people giving it an 'A' rating.

And *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*?

The reviews were really not great, far worse than *Transformers*.

A 'B-'.

It could barely be considered a qualified commercial film.

If there were no strong competitors, the audience could barely swallow it.

But if an exquisite and delicious dish was placed in front of them,

the audience definitely wouldn’t eat it.

In terms of seat occupancy, *Flipped* also won by quite a bit.

With this, they could draw a conclusion.

This guy Qin Yu might really not have been bragging; *Flipped* had a chance to surpass *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*.

This doesn't refer to the single-day box office.

It refers to the total box office.

Perhaps in the near future.

"Manager Li, why don't you go pack your things first."

Wang Zhonglei slammed a pile of data analysis charts onto Li Youcai’s face.

His face was filled with anger.

He was furious; didn't he tell you to contact Qin Yu back then?

Qin Yu knows how to paint a big picture, can't you, as a high-level executive of Huayi, paint one too?

Huayi is going public soon; you could have painted a picture by saying you'd give him shares.

And investment funds for his next movie.

Anyway, this stuff doesn't cost money; just move your lips and it's done.

What an idiot...

Wang Zhonglei was so angry his liver hurt.

This opportunity for fame was actually snatched away by Liu Datou.

And he even successfully whitewashed it.

Saying online that Xiaoma Entertainment wasn't resisting, but rather that they were more optimistic about Qin Yu.

Xiaoma Entertainment’s distribution capacity is limited.

So they had to give up on one movie.

That group of netizens actually believed it.

Saying Liu Feng has an eye for talent, and *Flipped* is quite good.

Wang Zhonglei really wanted to curse at Liu Feng's face for being shameless!!

You're optimistic about a hammer.

Qin Yu shot a crappy movie; not a single company in the circle was optimistic about it.

Bastard!

He really knows how to make things up.

Manager Li’s mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.

According to the box office trend, tomorrow might be impossible, but the day after, it is very likely that *Flipped* will surpass *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*.

Although it’s only the single-day box office.

The total box office isn't far off either; the gap between the two really isn't that big.

Less than ten million, that's all.

"Boss, I?"

"Get out, go pack your things." Wang Zhonglei waved his hand.

"..."

"Forget it, Zhonglei." Wang Zhongjun, who was sitting in the chair, spoke up.

"This time it’s not entirely Manager Li’s problem; we at Huayi also lacked a bit of attention."

"Chairman!" Li Youcai’s eyes lit up.

He almost wanted to cry.

Someone finally understood his grievances.

"How about this, I'll deduct half a year of your salary and bonus as a small punishment to warn you; in the future, you need to consider things more comprehensively."

"..."

"Do you have anything else to say?"

"No, no, I agree, I agree, Chairman."

Li Youcai wasn't stupid; it was only half a year’s salary, as a high-level executive of Huayi.

His salary and bonus were less than half of his income.

Losing this status would be the real disaster.

"Alright, go back and reflect properly; if there is a next time, even if I spare you, the General Manager won't."

"Yes, Chairman."

Li Youcai quickly promised, then glanced fearfully at Wang Zhonglei and left the office.

Wang Zhonglei, sitting on the sofa, was somewhat dissatisfied and rolled his eyes at his older brother.

"Big brother, it’s like this every time; I play the bad cop and you play the good cop, and everyone in the company curses me."

"Let's switch next time!"

Wang Zhonglei felt he was at a huge loss.

Because he played the bad cop, many people at Huayi were afraid of Wang Zhonglei on the surface, but cursed him severely behind his back.

But what about Wang Zhongjun? His reputation in the company was excellent, and his prestige was very high.

Many people were convinced by him.

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Many high-level executives were also very grateful to Wang Zhongjun.

They felt he was an enlightened leader, while Wang Zhonglei was just a jerk who only knew how to eat, drink, gamble, and play with starlets.

He had no real talent at all.

"We brothers are one family; someone has to play the bad cop," Wang Zhongjun said, glancing at Wang Zhonglei.

"If you want to switch, that's fine. From now on, all company matters are yours to handle. I'll go out and play whenever I'm free, and I can play with starlets too."

"This~" Wang Zhonglei thought for a moment; handling company affairs was not simple.

You have to be busy from morning till night.

Just looking at the two of them, they were about the same age, but his older brother looked ten years older than him.

"Forget it, I won't hold a grudge. I'm used to being the scapegoat."

"..."

"Then what about Qin Yu? I didn't see that coming from this kid~" Wang Zhonglei stroked his chin, looking astonished.

"Is this guy actually a genius director?"

"It's hard to say whether he's just a lucky upstart or a true genius. You know how some people have a flash of inspiration and come up with brilliant ideas."

Speaking of this, Wang Zhongjun also became interested.

In the field of directing, such people might be rare, but in other fields, they are not uncommon.

"But regardless, the possibility of him being a genius is not small. We can try to win him over; if that doesn't work, just being on good terms is enough."

"He's just a director; he's not enough to change the big picture."

"Understood!"

Perhaps it's different from what many people imagine, being the boss of a company, especially a leading one.

Everyone is a master of human nature.

They wouldn't suppress others just for a minor loss.

Doing so would not only be criticized by peers for lacking vision, but it would also be embarrassing.

The first thing they would definitely do is try to win them over and build a good relationship.

Even if you don't accept, they won't do anything.

An industry, especially a large one.

One person's ability is too small.

Unless it's that kind of true genius.

Otherwise, the industry's landscape won't change.

Huayi's approach was very correct.

Other companies were much the same, first sighing about how lucky this guy Qin Yu was.

Talent?

Whether there is talent or not, you can't tell a damn thing from one movie.

At least two or even three movies are needed.

So, large entertainment companies like Enlighten, Orange Sky, and Bona all acted much like Huayi.

Just go and try to win him over.

Anyway, saying a few nice words won't cost you anything.

Why not do it?

Besides, their companies aren't really short of directors.

The ones truly tempted were those mid-sized entertainment companies.

Like Jiahang and Huanyu.

Or entertainment companies wanting to expand into the film market.

Such as Rongxinda, Tang Ren, etc.

They were the ones truly tempted.

"So, Mimi, do you think with your friendship with Qin Yu, you could trick him into coming to our Jiahang?"

In the office.

Ceng Jia quietly came to Yang Mi's office.

Jiahang had been founded for less than two years.

It only borrowed Yang Mi's fame; it looked like it was developing well, but in reality, it had very little foundation.

Especially in terms of talent reserves.

Directors were one of the most important aspects.

"How is that possible? How could that jerk give me any face?" Yang Mi rolled her eyes.

"You'd be better off going to that idiot Reba than looking for me."

"Mimi, we're sisters, are you still hiding things from me?" Ceng Jia looked disdainful.

"What do you mean?"

"Reba is just covering for you, right? In Swords of Legends, you and Qin Yu... how was it? Can he satisfy you?"

"..."

"Jerk!"

Yang Mi blushed; she had originally thought Ceng Jia didn't know.

She didn't expect this woman to have known for a long time.

But thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem wrong; after all, Jiahang had invested in Swords of Legends.

As the general manager, Ceng Jia.

As long as she had the mind to, it wasn't hard to check a little.

"We are sisters." Ceng Jia's face was full of curiosity.

"How is Qin Yu, really? I mean, which one..."

As she spoke, she gestured with her hands.

Yang Mi "..."

"Average, very average."

Although she said that, Yang Mi remembered being played with by Qin Yu on set to the point of almost delaying filming.

She blushed again.

This guy really had skills.

"Pfft~ I don't believe it." The news Ceng Jia received wasn't like that.

Yang Mi was infatuated. On the surface, there was nothing on set.

In secret, she used her connections to give Qin Yu the best treatment.

"Forget it, I can't be bothered. Let's be frank: you are responsible for pulling Qin Yu over. Our Jiahang needs such talent."

"Don't forget that Jiahang also has a lot of your shares."

"It's very difficult. That kid is very cunning. Aren't you afraid that if he comes to Jiahang, he'll kick you out?"

"Doesn't matter~" Ceng Jia shrugged.

"If he can kick me out, that's his ability, and I'll accept it."

That was the end of that.

Yang Mi didn't expect Ceng Jia to be so bold.

Daring to take such a risk.

"Fine, I'll try, but the chances are very slim."

"I don't think so," Ceng Jia said, looking at Yang Mi's headlights.

"There's no one in the entertainment industry that can compare to your treasure."

"..."

"Get out!"

"Hey..."

"Say one more word and you go yourself."

"Fine, fine, fine, you're the boss."

After saying that, Ceng Jia ran away in a flash; the goal had been achieved anyway.