[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most":3,"chapter-entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-chapter-36":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Entertainment: The Biggest Scum Produces the Most Devoted Films",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1937234,2670,"Chapter 36","entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>It’s just whitewashing *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*; this is a grand fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s sci-fi, isn’t it normal that you don’t understand it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you understood it, it wouldn’t be called sci-fi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like art; it’s only called art if you don’t understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t say that, it really did fool quite a few people; everyone started wondering if they should improve themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we go watch the monkeys?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most of the audience isn’t stupid. Why would I spend money to suffer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they sick in the head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to go, go yourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, I’ll just watch what I can understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The box office results for the two days were out, and the entertainment companies in the circle seemed to have no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, they had already exploded behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had much more information than the netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the seat occupancy rate, and the audience’s reviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ratings on review sites could only serve as a reference; many viewers didn’t like to leave ratings after watching a movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To understand the audience’s first-hand feedback, one had to conduct on-site surveys at the cinema entrances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the results they obtained were:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Flipped* had explosive word-of-mouth, with almost ninety percent of people giving it an 'A' rating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reviews were really not great, far worse than *Transformers*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 'B-'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could barely be considered a qualified commercial film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were no strong competitors, the audience could barely swallow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if an exquisite and delicious dish was placed in front of them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the audience definitely wouldn’t eat it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of seat occupancy, *Flipped* also won by quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, they could draw a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy Qin Yu might really not have been bragging; *Flipped* had a chance to surpass *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This doesn't refer to the single-day box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It refers to the total box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in the near future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager Li, why don't you go pack your things first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei slammed a pile of data analysis charts onto Li Youcai’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was filled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was furious; didn't he tell you to contact Qin Yu back then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yu knows how to paint a big picture, can't you, as a high-level executive of Huayi, paint one too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huayi is going public soon; you could have painted a picture by saying you'd give him shares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And investment funds for his next movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, this stuff doesn't cost money; just move your lips and it's done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What an idiot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei was so angry his liver hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This opportunity for fame was actually snatched away by Liu Datou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he even successfully whitewashed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying online that Xiaoma Entertainment wasn't resisting, but rather that they were more optimistic about Qin Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoma Entertainment’s distribution capacity is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they had to give up on one movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That group of netizens actually believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying Liu Feng has an eye for talent, and *Flipped* is quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei really wanted to curse at Liu Feng's face for being shameless!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're optimistic about a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yu shot a crappy movie; not a single company in the circle was optimistic about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really knows how to make things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li’s mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it’s only the single-day box office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total box office isn't far off either; the gap between the two really isn't that big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than ten million, that's all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out, go pack your things.\" Wang Zhonglei waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, Zhonglei.\" Wang Zhongjun, who was sitting in the chair, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time it’s not entirely Manager Li’s problem; we at Huayi also lacked a bit of attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman!\" Li Youcai’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost wanted to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone finally understood his grievances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything else to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, I agree, I agree, Chairman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Youcai wasn't stupid; it was only half a year’s salary, as a high-level executive of Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His salary and bonus were less than half of his income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing this status would be the real disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go back and reflect properly; if there is a next time, even if I spare you, the General Manager won't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chairman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Youcai quickly promised, then glanced fearfully at Wang Zhonglei and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei, sitting on the sofa, was somewhat dissatisfied and rolled his eyes at his older brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's switch next time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei felt he was at a huge loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about Wang Zhongjun? His reputation in the company was excellent, and his prestige was very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were convinced by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: New book uploaded, seeking collections, flowers, tips, update requests, rating tickets, and all kinds of support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope friends who like this book will support it, thank you!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>59 Yang Mi: What! You want me to go hit on Qin Yu? Relationship exposed!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Many high-level executives were also very grateful to Wang Zhongjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no real talent at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We brothers are one family; someone has to play the bad cop,\" Wang Zhongjun said, glancing at Wang Zhonglei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This~\" Wang Zhonglei thought for a moment; handling company affairs was not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to be busy from morning till night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at the two of them, they were about the same age, but his older brother looked ten years older than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I won't hold a grudge. I'm used to being the scapegoat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about Qin Yu? I didn't see that coming from this kid~\" Wang Zhonglei stroked his chin, looking astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this guy actually a genius director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, Wang Zhongjun also became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the field of directing, such people might be rare, but in other fields, they are not uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's just a director; he's not enough to change the big picture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it's different from what many people imagine, being the boss of a company, especially a leading one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is a master of human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn't suppress others just for a minor loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing so would not only be criticized by peers for lacking vision, but it would also be embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing they would definitely do is try to win them over and build a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you don't accept, they won't do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An industry, especially a large one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One person's ability is too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it's that kind of true genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the industry's landscape won't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huayi's approach was very correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other companies were much the same, first sighing about how lucky this guy Qin Yu was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether there is talent or not, you can't tell a damn thing from one movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least two or even three movies are needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, large entertainment companies like Enlighten, Orange Sky, and Bona all acted much like Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just go and try to win him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, saying a few nice words won't cost you anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, their companies aren't really short of directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones truly tempted were those mid-sized entertainment companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Jiahang and Huanyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or entertainment companies wanting to expand into the film market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as Rongxinda, Tang Ren, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the ones truly tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Mimi, do you think with your friendship with Qin Yu, you could trick him into coming to our Jiahang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceng Jia quietly came to Yang Mi's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahang had been founded for less than two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only borrowed Yang Mi's fame; it looked like it was developing well, but in reality, it had very little foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in terms of talent reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directors were one of the most important aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible? How could that jerk give me any face?\" Yang Mi rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd be better off going to that idiot Reba than looking for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mimi, we're sisters, are you still hiding things from me?\" Ceng Jia looked disdainful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reba is just covering for you, right? In Swords of Legends, you and Qin Yu... how was it? Can he satisfy you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jerk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi blushed; she had originally thought Ceng Jia didn't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't expect this woman to have known for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem wrong; after all, Jiahang had invested in Swords of Legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the general manager, Ceng Jia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she had the mind to, it wasn't hard to check a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are sisters.\" Ceng Jia's face was full of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is Qin Yu, really? I mean, which one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she gestured with her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Average, very average.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she said that, Yang Mi remembered being played with by Qin Yu on set to the point of almost delaying filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blushed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy really had skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft~ I don't believe it.\" The news Ceng Jia received wasn't like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi was infatuated. On the surface, there was nothing on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In secret, she used her connections to give Qin Yu the best treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I can't be bothered. Let's be frank: you are responsible for pulling Qin Yu over. Our Jiahang needs such talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget that Jiahang also has a lot of your shares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's very difficult. That kid is very cunning. Aren't you afraid that if he comes to Jiahang, he'll kick you out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't matter~\" Ceng Jia shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he can kick me out, that's his ability, and I'll accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the end of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi didn't expect Ceng Jia to be so bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daring to take such a risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll try, but the chances are very slim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think so,\" Ceng Jia said, looking at Yang Mi's headlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no one in the entertainment industry that can compare to your treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say one more word and you go yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine, fine, you're the boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Ceng Jia ran away in a flash; the goal had been achieved anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>",1938,"2026-06-15T03:00:54.753Z",1,"GLM-5.1","bd51adfc73ed5815c1b6ccf6a5c9cfe35588e897eb142c5cd977aea315b21afa","entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-chapter-37","entertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-chapter-35",266,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fentertainment-the-biggest-scum-produces-the-most-cover.jpg"]