Chapter 550: Collective singing of decline, Yang Mi's landlord game

In 18 days, *SPL: Sha Po Lang* finally broke the 500 million mark, and the total box office reached 510 million.

Lu Yang took another step forward and became a 500 million club director.

At this time, *So Young*'s box office also grew to 560 million, and Zhao Yanzi's limelight was even stronger.

However, because another imported film was released—Leonardo's *Django Unchained*—the box office of *So Young* and *SPL* declined again.

The former's single-day box office was only 6 or 7 million left, while the latter also barely hovered around 10 million.

The box office potential of the two films was about to be exhausted, but in terms of current results, they were also very eye-catching existences.

In the entertainment industry, praising the high and stepping on the low was the norm, so Zhao and Lu Yang had received a lot of praise from people in the circle during this period.

Especially Zhao, who had become a hot big director in the circle. The relevant reports during this period had never stopped.

Perhaps because two consecutive fan films had achieved success, youth-themed films instantly became the focus of discussion in the industry.

Several production companies had already announced the project of youth-themed films.

The era of youth films gathering together was about to come.

However, just at this time, a piece of news quickly attracted the attention of the circle.

"After *Wolf Warrior*, after 5 years, popular action actor Wu Jing once again self-directed and acted in the military-themed film *Wolf Warrior*, launching a charge towards the director's position..."

This news itself wasn't a rare thing; the key was the filing information of *Wolf Warrior* forwarded by the media.

"Film: *Wolf Warrior*; Genre: Military war film;

Total investment: 80 million.

Producer: Shanhe Media, Dengfeng International; Director: Wu Jing; Screenwriter: Wu Jing. Male lead: Wu Jing; Female lead: Yu Nan; Other roles: To be determined."

All production companies in the circle noticed that this was actually a film controlled by Shanhe Media? Could it be a mistake? Wu Jing's reaction was also very fast, and he posted a message on Weibo for the first time.

"Thanks to President Wei for his support of *Wolf Warrior*. 80 million is not a small amount. I will go all out, strive for perfection, and will never live up to the investor's trust.

The film is currently casting, and interested peers in the industry can submit resumes. Later, there will be military training..."

With the confirmation of Wu Jing's Weibo, the circle was in an uproar, but this time, they were all voices of decline.

"Military-themed film, 80 million investment? And handed over to a newcomer director who has just started? Is Wei Jin floating? Hmph, wait to lose money..."

"Too irrational. 80 million investment, what's not good to invest in? Why must you invest in a military-themed film? Is it really too rich and burning?"

Huayi, Bona, Xingmei, Chengtian, and other top production companies in the circle all held the same view, that is: *Wolf Warrior* would definitely lose money.

"Brother Wei, did you really invest?"

At the premiere of *American Dreams in China*, Guangxian's Old Wang specifically pulled Wei Jin to ask.

"Brother Wang, the filing information is all out; can this be fake?"

"No, brother, what are you thinking? Military-themed films, how many have the August First Film Studio filmed over the years? Which one didn't lose to the bottom?

Is Feng Dapao considered powerful? *Assembly* relied on overseas copyrights to break even. This theme really doesn't work..."

Looking at Wang Changtian's heartbroken appearance, Wei Jin felt a bit funny. These words were exactly the same as Han Sanping's just now.

"Brother Wang, you should be holding this idea, so you refused him, right?"

"Er... it's for this reason. Honestly, with his current status, if he filmed other types of films, I would also invest a little bit for Xie Nan's face, but military themes really can't be supported."

Wang Changtian explained, and then said with some regret, "Brother, you're going to lose your eyes this time. 80 million, enough for Deng Chao to film two or three plays..."

Listening to the first half, Wei Jin didn't know what to say. He couldn't slap Old Wang in the face on the spot and tell him: Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't bully *Wolf Warrior* for being poor, right? However, hearing the second half, Wei Jin raised his eyebrows.

"You said Deng Chao is going to be a director?"

"Eh, didn't I tell you? I signed a new director contract with him a few months ago..."

"I know this."

Wei Jin waved his hand. Deng Chao and Guangxian had always had a very good relationship, and he had given him the male lead several times.

Therefore, Deng Chao prioritized cooperation with Guangxian, and Wei Jin wasn't surprised.

"I mean, does he have a plan now?"

"Yes, it was just settled two days ago. Comedy film, I think it's quite good. After he finishes recording *Keep Running*, it can be started..."

Speaking of this, Old Wang issued an invitation: "How about it, brother, are you interested in investing a sum? The cost is estimated to be 30 or 40 million.

Of course, I know brother definitely doesn't look down on this share, but brother can't always ride your car, so there must be reciprocity, right?"

"Brother, what are you saying? We have cooperated for so long, and it is very pleasant..."

Wei Jin's tone was very sincere. Old Wang was indeed a very good partner, completely without any tricks, and even helped him raise an outside mistress. Where could he find such a close friend? Among the several long-term partners, Wanda and China Film had shared the cake, but Old Han might be poisonous; every big project was damn rotten, and not a single cooperation had been achieved.

"Then brother, do you want to cooperate? When the time comes, give him some guidance?"

"Guidance is not worth mentioning. When the project is decided, brother, notify me. The share, whatever, is fine."

"Haha, good."

Chatting with Old Wang for a while, the premiere of *American Dreams in China* officially began.

Wei Jin came over today mainly for Han Sanping's face.

At this moment, Han Sanping, Peter Chan, and the three leads Huang Xiaoming, Qiao Zhenyu, and Tong Dawei were already on stage accepting interviews. In terms of status, these three should be considered the biggest names among domestic male stars.

However, it could be seen that although these three cooperated to film a play, their relationship wasn't very good.

Qiao Zhenyu was gentle and backed by Shanhe Media, so his performance was still good; Huang Xiaoming and Tong Dawei were really like they would never see each other again, almost without any communication throughout the whole process.

The boring process ended, and the film began to play.

Wei Jin had to admit that although it was a biography, the film was indeed filmed okay, at least it could be understood, and it couldn't be compared to *The Warlords* and the like.

This point could also be seen from the applause of the guests at the scene.

However, perhaps because he had been slapped in the face too many times, facing the media's topic about the box office, Peter Chan didn't shout slogans on stage.

"I filmed this play very diligently, and the actors cooperated quite well. I believe the results won't be bad, but let's leave the specifics to the audience..."

Inside the Golden House, the participants were Wei Jin, who had just left the premiere scene, as well as Yang Mi and Dilraba.

Tonight's card game was specifically organized by Yang Mi while the *Swords of Legends* crew met.

On the other hand, she also hoped to ease the previous unhappiness. After all, there were enough women around Wei Jin, and she, Yang Mi, was not irreplaceable.

Although Yang Mi was determined to become capital, if she only relied on herself, she would definitely take quite a few detours, so there was a shortcut, why not take it?

It was just that Wei Jin didn't reply to the previous information, and Yang Mi didn't know if she could invite this man out.

In just this short half a month, her Weibo fans had increased by millions, and there were quite a few more endorsement announcements.

What's more, there was a big production like *Swords of Legends* delivered to her door.

Dilraba had to admit that it was really comfortable to have someone supporting her in the entertainment industry.

It was just that she also knew that compared to the many women around Wei Jin, besides being young, she was useless.

But the entertainment industry didn't lack young and beautiful girls, especially since her base camp was still in Modu. Compared to the signed artists of Starry Sky Culture, her disadvantage was too great.

And if she wanted to secure favor, she had to find another way.

Yang Mi, who was lying in Wei Jin's arms, looked at Dilraba and raised her eyebrows. The latter understood immediately. After organizing the language, she looked up at Wei Jin's handsome side face.

"President Wei, I want to terminate the contract with Tangren..."

"Hmm? Have you thought it through?"

Regarding this matter, Wei Jin wasn't surprised. Tangren's operation mode was destined to be unable to keep people, not to mention that there were quite a few exaggerated fraudulent promises in the contract. Lin Gengxin was the best example.

Dilraba had been signed with Tangren for almost three years, and she had only received the third female lead in *Xuan-Yuan Sword*. It was normal that she didn't want to stay.

"Hmm, thought it through."

"Alright, you don't need to worry about the liquidated damages, but Starry Sky Culture won't sign you later. You should understand the reason..."

Although he didn't like the operation mode of Miss Cai's artist management, with the incense love of Liu Shishi, Wei Jin couldn't possibly make a move to take over.

Otherwise, in the eyes of outsiders, it would be Shanhe Media beating Tangren.

"Hmm, I know."

Dilraba's tone was a bit lost. Although she understood the reason, in the final analysis, her status in this man's heart wasn't enough.

It was just that she adjusted her mentality very well. "Then what are your plans next? You can't just run alone, right?"

Before Dilraba could speak, Yang Mi's soft voice appeared: "Brother, Dilraba and I have already discussed it; she will sign to my studio..."

Wei Jin nodded thoughtfully. No wonder the two of them came together today; it turned out they had already colluded privately.

However, this plan was indeed very suitable.

Compared to signing with Starry Sky Culture, signing under Yang Mi was not so eye-catching. After all, although the studio was affiliated with the company, it was ultimately an independent business entity.

In addition, Yang Mi and Tangren's grievances were well known in the circle. Outsiders would only think that Yang Mi was poaching and retaliating against Miss Cai.

It was just that Wei Jin had to sigh at the mystery of fate. After turning around, Dilraba was still going to become an artist of Jiaxing.

Holding Yang Mi's number 8 snow child, Wei Jin looked at her with a smile that wasn't a smile. "You wouldn't also let her sign for 15 years, right?"

"How could that be? We signed 5+5, the contract is transparent, and we won't let Dilraba suffer..."

"Alright, you discuss the specifics yourself; I won't ask."

Although Yang Mi's ambition was very big, she was still good to the artists under her.

As for whether Zeng Jia would have any crazy operations, Wei Jin wasn't worried at all.

You know, with Shanhe Media as a backer, Yang Mi's development trajectory was completely different from her previous life.

Her shareholding in Jiaxing Studio was very large, and she would never repeat the mistakes of being emptied by assistants and agents, becoming a worker, or even being kicked out.

However, thinking of the name of this studio, Wei Jin frowned slightly.

"Mimi, when the studio upgrades to a company, change the name. You are the second largest shareholder anyway. Why call it Jiaxing? It should be called Mixi."

"Good, brother, I'll listen to you."

It was just a name; Yang Mi felt it didn't matter and nodded immediately. She thought Zeng Jia wouldn't mind either.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 551 =====