Chapter 86: Boss Wei's Happy Holiday

*Lost on Journey* is currently a hit, but Wei Jin is not worried about the film's box office; the company has already established a word-of-mouth effect.

On the last day before the holiday, Wei Jin arrived at the company and was just listening to Liu Yan's work report.

"President Wei, the box office revenue share for *Painted Skin* has all arrived, totaling over 61 million."

Wei Jin nodded upon hearing this; the company actually only invested 28 million in this project, with a net profit of 33 million. Counting the 55 million from overseas copyright shares, the profit for a single project is nearly 90 million—not bad, not bad at all.

"*Boys and Girls Rush Forward*, through the operations of Guangxian, is currently advertising on major media to recruit contestants. The registration deadline is May 31st, and recording is expected to start in mid-June. The filming site is already being built, and the people at Guangxian are asking when you will be free to visit the site and give some feedback."

Wei Jin has always been concerned about the variety show. This program is similar to a military obstacle course; in Wei Jin's proposal, it is a water obstacle course. The construction of the venue and the design of the obstacles are the essence of this program, and the Guangxian side also hopes to get guidance from Wei Jin, the initiator of the creative concept.

"Fine, help me reply and arrange it for after May Day."

"Also, Director Sun Hao has invited you to visit the set."

*Temptation of Going Home* has been filming for almost a month, and Wei Jin doesn't mind visiting the set if he has the time.

"Then check the schedule and arrange a day to go."

As the company's scale gradually expands, Wei Jin is becoming busier and busier. Chen Zhiming's ability is still a bit lacking, but he makes up for it with strong execution and sufficient loyalty; Wei Jin can only comfort himself that starting a business is difficult.

After handling some other matters, Wei Jin went to the company's screenwriting center.

The screenwriting center has been established for two months. A portion of those who have come to join are web novel authors from Qidian. The basic skills of such authors are not too solid, and most are self-taught, but they have the advantage of having big imaginations and being able to keep up with Wei Jin's train of thought.

There is also a portion who are graduates from the Literature Department of art colleges. These authors have the advantage of solid basic skills; as long as Wei Jin provides the outline, they can basically perfect the script, which can save Wei Jin a lot of effort.

Wei Jin handed the television script adaptation tasks for *Sword Snow Stride* and *Zhu Xian* to the screenwriting center and had a series of exchanges with several screenwriters regarding the direction and core of the adaptations.

As early as the year before last, Wei Jin had entrusted Shen Haobo to secure all the copyrights for *Zhu Xian*, but he had limited energy before and hadn't gotten around to it; this time, it's a good chance to test the capabilities of the screenwriting center.

Returning to the office, Wei Jin began to enjoy Liu Yan's service again. How can one slack off at work without a "big fish"? Due to the scheduling, *Lost on Journey* has almost no competitors during the same period, and the theater chains' scheduling is also very strong, with most cinemas giving it about 70% of the screenings.

Regarding promotion and distribution, after learning from Wei Jin a few times, the company's promotion department is also doing a decent job. Online topics, television programs, and theater ground promotions were all used, having long since hyped up the film's popularity; this can also be considered a test of the company's promotion and distribution strength.

And the box office feedback after the film's release did not disappoint Wei Jin: the opening day box office was 6.27 million, and the first three days' box office was 17.92 million.

One must know that these three days were all workdays. For a time, the entire company had huge expectations for the box office during the May Day long holiday.

With the arrival of the holiday, Wei Jin also had a rare period of leisure.

Li Jie took advantage of this holiday to return to her hometown; she hadn't been back to visit her mother for nearly a year and a half.

On May Day, Wei Jin accompanied Gao Yuanyuan to the Tianqiao Theater after some disguising.

Upon arriving here, Wei Jin realized, isn't this a place to listen to crosstalk?

After the show started, he discovered that the person standing on stage was not Xiao Hei Pang Zi. Well, that makes sense; Xiao Hei Pang Zi has been very popular in the last six months. Not only did he apprentice under a famous crosstalk master, but even many media outlets are supporting him; he might be on tour somewhere right now.

Listening to the crosstalk actor on stage rattling off his lines and smelling the fragrance emanating from the beauty beside him, Wei Jin's hands began to get restless.

"Don't mess around, someone will see."

Gao Yuanyuan complained coquettishly, not knowing that this girlish demeanor was even more attractive to a man.

"Yuan Yuanjie, when we get home, I have to see if your tongue is just as nimble."

Wei Jin whispered in Gao Yuanyuan's ear, but his hands did not stop. The training effect from Liu Yan during this period was very obvious; a rosy flush had already appeared on Gao Yuanyuan's face.

Throughout the entire crosstalk performance, Gao Yuanyuan didn't take in any of the content; her whole body felt itchy, as if ants were crawling over her.

After the performance ended, the two walked quickly to the car. As soon as the door closed, Gao Yuanyuan kissed him. Of course, it wasn't convenient to do anything in the car, so it was just scratching the surface. Fortunately, Lao Zhu soon drove the car to the Yanjiao Villa, and a great battle officially began. "You, your courage is getting bigger and bigger; there were so many people just now."

With a rosy flush on her face and slightly disheveled hair, Gao Yuanyuan leaned on Wei Jin's shoulder and panted: "What are you afraid of? Yuan Yuanjie, aren't you enjoying it too?"

Wei Jin had a mischievous smile on his face. Accustomed to the lifestyle of the entertainment industry, Wei Jin felt his threshold was getting higher and higher, and he always wanted to play something exciting.

"No way, you are really wicked."

Gao Yuanyuan really loved and hated this man, her little fists constantly hitting Wei Jin.

"Yuan Yuanjie, I haven't cooled off yet. Let me try your tongue."

Wei Jin grabbed Gao Yuanyuan's small hands, looking at the beauty with burning eyes; the meaning in his eyes was very obvious.

Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes at him and slowly lowered her head. After living a wild and unrestrained life with Gao Yuanyuan for a few days, Wei Jin went to Liu Yan's apartment again to personally experience the joy of rock climbing.

Just when he thought the holiday was going to pass like this, he received a call from Jing Tian.

The next day, when Wei Jin arrived at the place agreed upon in the phone call, he was a bit dumbfounded. "Tian Tian, are we playing at the amusement park today?"

"Yes, Brother Wei Jin, look, I even prepared a mask, sunglasses, and a hat. No one will bother us."

Ever since she became a little popular at the end of last year, Jing Tian would also encounter fans when she went out. For today's date with Wei Jin, she specially prepared props to prevent being recognized.

"Alright, let's get this straight: I want to play the exciting rides. Are you afraid?"

Since he was already here, Wei Jin had to choose some rides he liked; he couldn't just accompany a young girl on the carousel, or his "cringe cancer" would flare up.

"Okay, I like exciting ones too, especially water ones. Brother Wei Jin, let's go buy tickets quickly."

Jing Tian's little face was full of excitement, and she was about to pull Wei Jin to run toward the ticket window.

"No need, didn't you see Lao Zhu already went to buy them?"

Wei Jin now takes Zhu Wei with him whenever he goes out. He hasn't enjoyed this colorful world enough yet, so safety first.

Holding Jing Tian's small hand, Wei Jin followed Zhu Wei into the gate. Fortunately, the holiday was almost over, so there weren't many people.

After playing several rides along the way, the two found a place to rest. At this moment, Jing Tian's face was still flushed, and she looked very excited.

Wearing a duck-billed cap and sportswear, Jing Tian had the feeling of an anime character. Wei Jin only felt that the two-dimensional world was truly seductive, and his eyes were a bit burning.

"Brother Wei Jin, is there something on my face?"

Seeming to notice Wei Jin's gaze, Jing Tian reached out and touched her small face and asked.

"No, I was just thinking that since you like playing so much, there is a program that is quite suitable for you."

Wei Jin felt that he could let Jing Tian participate in *Boys and Girls Rush Forward*. The young girl is quite authentic, and the program effect should be very good.

"What program? Is it fun?"

"It's quite fun. Our company is involved in the production. Liu Yan will be the host, so you'll have company if you go."

Wei Jin then introduced the program content and rules to Jing Tian. Hearing that she would have to pass obstacles on water, fall into the water if she failed, and could win prizes if she succeeded, Jing Tian had an eager expression on her face.

"Okay, this is much more exciting than the amusement park. Brother Wei Jin, will you participate too?"

"Me? I'm afraid the show's production team won't have enough prizes if I participate, haha."

Wei Jin was telling the truth; with his current physical fitness, clearing the stages would be like child's play.

Seeming to recall Wei Jin's record of taking on four people at once, Jing Tian nodded.

Afterward, the two rested for a while longer before continuing to the next activity. After playing for a whole day, Jing Tian seemed a bit tired; she sat in the car and fell asleep leaning on Wei Jin's shoulder.

Looking at the young girl's sleeping face, Wei Jin had a mind to steal a kiss, his face drawing closer and closer.

Seeming to sense Wei Jin's scorching breath, Jing Tian opened her eyes, looking bewildered: "Brother Wei Jin, why are you leaning so close to me?"

"Oh, I thought you were drooling, so I wanted to wipe it off for you."

Wei Jin looked guilty; the young girl wasn't even 18 yet, and one must have a bottom line in life.

"Oh? Is that so? But..."

"Alright, Tian Tian, you'll be joining the crew in a few days. Are you familiar with the script?"

Seeing that the young girl was still somewhat suspicious, Wei Jin hurriedly changed the subject.

"Mm, I'm already familiar with it. I'll be bringing an acting coach to the set, so I'll definitely be able to perform well."

Jing Tian trusted that the role Wei Jin gave her was definitely suitable for her, and she said with full confidence.

"That's good."

Just like that, amidst their conversation, Jing Tian arrived home.

After waving goodbye to Wei Jin, a blush appeared on Jing Tian's face, and she muttered to herself:

"I never drool when I sleep, Brother Wei Jin..."

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