Chapter 309

The editor-in-chief was calling Seeing Jin Li's manager, Sui Lingfang, this time.

Although she had never met Sui Lingfang, this manager was very concerned about the magazine's progress and had called many times to check on it even before it was printed.

Of course, the editor-in-chief was also very happy to communicate with Seeing Jin Li's manager.

She keenly sensed that Seeing Jin Li's influence in Country Y might help "Movie Story" do more things.

Even the initial print run of the magazine was actually the result of her discussions with Seeing Jin Li's manager.

Originally, she only wanted to set it at 50,000, but under the manager's persuasion, it was finally decided to be 100,000!

Because the manager guaranteed her that if the magazines didn't sell in Country Y, she would help her take them back to the country to be sold off.

With Seeing Jin Li's influence in China, to be honest, let alone 100,000 copies, even 200,000 or 300,000 copies would definitely sell out.

Since there was a guarantee from the manager, the editor-in-chief boldly set the target at 100,000.

"Hello." Sui Lingfang answered the phone in high spirits. It was 9:00 PM in China, not yet her bedtime.

"Hey, Susan, you're calling me at this hour, perhaps to convey some very good news?"

Editor-in-chief Susan laughed and said, "My dear, the magazine went online today at various newsstands, bookstores, and theaters... Your people can go to a newsstand and buy a copy to watch. From what I understand, our magazine is getting pretty good reviews!"

Sui Lingfang said with great interest, "This is definitely the best news I've heard this week. I must buy a few copies to read, even if the shipping cost is enough to buy a dozen more!"

The editor-in-chief said, "We will also mail a few copies to you."

Sui Lingfang: "My dear Susan, since it has already been printed, can I start the promotion on my end now?"

Editor-in-chief: "Of course, that is exactly why I came."

Half an hour later, Seeing Jin Li's overseas fan station suddenly released a message, and at the same time, Seeing Jin Li's blog also forwarded a message.

It turned out that "Movie Story" had specifically opened a blog account in China, and the first blog post it made was to promote the Chinese version of "And Then There Were None."

Seeing Jin Li forwarded the content of the "Movie Story" blog and also posted a photo, which captured the current issue of "Movie Story."

The overseas fan station promoted the blog post Seeing Jin Li made simultaneously and specifically noted to overseas fans which country's magazine it was, with an initial print run of 100,000 copies!

While domestic fans were still searching for which country "Movie Story" was from, overseas fans were already clamoring about the number 100,000.

【Only 100,000? It's not enough for us to split; can we even buy it?】

【I have relatives in Country Y, thanks, I've already called them to help me buy it!】

【Who is in Country Y? Can you help me buy a magazine? I'll pay for the postage!】

【Isn't the magazine going to be sold out like crazy in Country Y?】

【I am from Country Y, but the promotion for "Movie Story" was done so poorly. I just found out Seeing Jin Li has a magazine online; I'm going to buy it now!】

The overseas fan station exploded with powerful promotional force at this moment!

In a remote small town in Country Y, someone ran to a newsstand and specifically asked for the magazine issued by "Movie Story" this month. That person specifically said:

"Their cover has the words 'And Then There Were None' from China written on it."

Hearing this, the store manager immediately found it from a pile of magazines and praised him for having a good eye.

"Originally, I wasn't going to stock 'Movie Story' magazines, but when I went to pick up the goods, I felt these people were quite pretty and could be sold as a fashion magazine, so I took a few."

That person asked, "Boss, how many copies did you stock?"

The boss said, "This is just a small place, I only stocked 10 copies; they should be able to sell."

That person said, "I want all 10 of these!"

The boss was a bit surprised: "Brother, why are you buying so many?"

The young man smiled and didn't answer the question, but instead said, "Boss, you can stock more; many people will want them."

He pointed to Seeing Jin Li on the cover, "Do you recognize this star?"

The boss looked closely, "Now that you mention it, she does look a bit familiar. Hasn't she endorsed Fang Fei's cheongsam? I seem to see her on the big screen often."

The young man affirmed: "Yes, she is Fang Fei's spokesperson in China and has widespread influence in China, so this magazine will definitely not lack Chinese people to buy it.

And not to mention, Seeing Jin Li has quite a lot of fans in our country. Who hasn't heard the songs sung by their Pink Girls group before? Besides, don't you think this magazine is designed very beautifully?"

The young man unwrapped a magazine and flipped through the pages inside. He could see exquisite photos on the magazine after just a few flips.

The young man affirmed: "If I were interested in the fashion industry, I would also be willing to buy this magazine, not to mention that the content of this magazine is quite meaningful. It talks about our country and has vast influence all over the world."

The boss wasn't interested at first, but after being told this by the young man, he immediately had some thoughts.

"I'm going to order magazines now. How many copies should I set?"

The young man affirmed: "Hundreds or thousands of copies wouldn't be too many!"

The boss picked up the phone and started ordering on the spot.

What happened in this small town was just a microcosm; in thousands of other places, the same things were happening.

But those newsstand owners were obviously not as lucky as this boss to have received someone's reminder; those owners just felt that this issue of "Movie Story" was selling quite fast.

Some newsstand owners were secretly glad that they had stocked more "Movie Story" under the introduction of a salesperson, so they could still sell them now.

Many customers who came by said that their local places were already sold out, which is why they ran over here to buy them.

When these shops were also about to sell out of "Movie Story," the bosses finally picked up their phones to pre-order from suppliers.

However, these suppliers all received shocking bad news.

"What, you said it's already out of stock and the factory is rushing to print more?"

"No, wasn't the initial print run of 'Movie Story' 100,000 copies? You're telling me all 100,000 copies have already been pre-ordered?"

"God, which store bought so many?"

"God, please share some stock with me; my customers here are urging me. If I can't get the goods tomorrow, they will tear me apart!"

"How is one factory printing enough? Tell 'Movie Story' to find a few more factories; this magazine has the potential to explode, let's start with 500,000 copies!"

Even the editor-in-chief didn't expect that after she finished her call with Seeing Jin Li's manager, only an hour had passed before she received news from the supplier that the stock wasn't enough to sell!

The editor-in-chief was overjoyed and quickly said, "We still have 70,000 copies in the warehouse, we can handle it, don't worry!"

"Movie Story" initially distributed 30,000 copies; who would have thought the sales would be so hot? Fortunately, she had prepared some extra in advance.

But next, more and more suppliers called her, demanding to stock "Movie Story," and the editor-in-chief became increasingly anxious.

At this trend, 70,000 copies probably wouldn't be enough for them to split.

When the warehouse stock was down to only 10,000 copies, the editor-in-chief decisively called the printing factory, demanding they rush to print "Movie Story."

The factory asked her: "How many copies should we print?"

The editor-in-chief was silent for a while, then made the shocking choice to print an additional 200,000 copies!

Even the factory boss couldn't help but exclaim: "Are you crazy? Printing so many, aren't you worried they won't sell? We won't help you recycle them here!"

Editor-in-chief Susan affirmed: "Don't worry, they will definitely sell. I'm worried they won't be enough to sell. Hurry up and print; this batch of goods must go out tomorrow!"

On the other side, in China.

Netizens finally dug up the background of "Movie Story" — a third-tier small magazine in Country Y.

Although it wasn't a big-name magazine, what was printed on it was "And Then There Were None" filmed in China, and the inserts were all their Chinese stars.

Just based on this point, it was enough to make netizens happy.

【I used to think only movies and TV shows could go overseas; it turns out a star's beauty can also go overseas.】

【"And Then There Were None" has made it. Although it has already been taken off the screens, its glory continues!】

【Ah ah ah, I kind of regret not watching it in the cinema. I've been waiting for it to go online on a web platform. Can I wait for it soon?】

Just then, the official blog of "And Then There Were None" also released a message: 【August 15th, see you on the Kiwi platform!】

Netizens were overjoyed!

【What is efficiency? This is efficiency!】

【August 15th, see you there!】

【Let's make a date, let's make a date. I wonder if it's free for members or if it requires a viewing ticket?】

【Blind guess, it needs a viewing ticket!】

【I guess it's free for members!】

Sui Lingfang saw this blog post and specifically called Deng Zexu.

The movie had already been taken off the cinema screens, and now it was going online on a web platform. The main creators didn't need to run promotions for the web platform.

She was curious because just yesterday, Deng Zexu was still calling her, worried that the people in charge of various video platforms were quite difficult and refused to give up any profit.

Even though he filmed this drama quite well, it just couldn't beat the popular summer dramas of July in total box office, but they just insisted on the most basic profit sharing.

He specifically called to ask her if she could come up with a strategy.

Sui Lingfang helplessly replied at the time: "You really think I'm the female Zhuge Liang of the entertainment industry, able to think of a way for you at a call.

Chenxi Entertainment doesn't have deep roots in the film and television industry. I don't even have many WeChat contacts of those film and television platform bigwigs, so how can I help you think of a way?

And Chenxi Entertainment doesn't have the capital to make video platforms bow down! I can't just use Seeing Jin Li as a pawn and say that whoever refuses to give up profit won't get Seeing Jin Li's dramas on that platform in the future, right?"

Deng Zexu said very excitedly: "So can we do that?"

Sui Lingfang rolled her eyes: "Of course not! Seeing Jin Li doesn't have that kind of strength either; it's impossible to offend video platforms."

Deng Zexu: "Alright."

Last night's conversation ended there.

The scene returns to the present. Sui Lingfang tried calling for a while but couldn't get through, so she hung up.

She waited for another ten minutes, and Deng Zexu called back. The first sentence he said was full of joy:

"Sister Fang, the web copyright for 'And Then There Were None' has been sold!

Just half an hour ago, the Kiwi platform took the initiative to call and contact me, allowing the profit to reach the price I offered. The only requirement is that it can only be launched exclusively. I agreed without a second word!"

Sui Lingfang asked: "Do you know why the Kiwi platform suddenly agreed to your conditions?"

Deng Zexu was confused: "Maybe they are very optimistic about this drama."

Sui Lingfang said speechlessly: "Stupid, 'And Then There Were None' is on the hot search again. The magazine you took the main creative team to film in Country Y went online today and is selling very happily.

The Kiwi platform picked up a leak and contacted you in advance. Do you believe that if you hadn't agreed at that time, every platform would be rushing to cooperate with you now."

Deng Zexu suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. I was wondering why other platforms were calling me one after another, willing to agree to my conditions.

It's just that they all wanted exclusive copyright; if not, they would only be willing to accept the whole platform."

He changed his tone and said instead: "Although I didn't seize the opportunity, the Kiwi platform contacted me first, so it's only right for them to get the exclusive. I was already very impatient with that group of people pushing me around!"

Sui Lingfang thought about it and felt it was true.

The path for "And Then There Were None" was already smoother than many niche art films, and now even the web platform had been settled.

Even if it wasn't profit maximization, this step could be considered a solid step forward, much better than other films.

You have to know that those popular summer movies in July still haven't negotiated terms with various video web platforms to this day; "And Then There Were None" was actually the first to negotiate.

Deng Zexu suddenly said: "Hey, Sister Fang, I'll call you later, another call is coming in!"

He switched to the latest number. He hadn't seen this number before; it was from the capital.

The person said: "Hello, may I ask if the overseas copyright of 'And Then There Were None' can be introduced? I am an overseas film purchaser from Country T..."

Sister Fang knew Seeing Jin Li's account password.

When Sui Lingfang was using Seeing Jin Li's account to post on the blog, Seeing Jin Li was running a flash mob promotion and couldn't be reached, so she temporarily posted one first and left a message for Seeing Jin Li in advance.

This time, as soon as they left the cinema, they knew the box office results of "Dream Builder" yesterday —

Sixty-three million!

Once again, it won the first place in yesterday's box office!

It pulled away from the first place by a full 10 million in box office results!

Everyone:!!!

Xu Wenwen grabbed Seeing Jin Li's hand nervously, "Seeing Jin Li, I didn't hear wrong, did Director Zhong say 'Dream Builder' achieved 63 million in box office yesterday?"

Seeing Jin Li also couldn't hide her excitement and held Xu Wenwen's hand back: "That's the number I heard too."

Director Zhong was amused by their conversation and affirmed again: "You didn't hear wrong, it did achieve 63 million in box office. If you don't believe it, you can check it yourself on Yingchacha!"

Seeing Jin Li took out her phone and was about to check when she received a message from Sister Fang. She quickly replied 【Okay】 before opening Yingchacha.

"One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand..." Xu Wenwen's chanting came to her ears. Seeing Jin Li also counted silently, thinking this might be what is called a sense of ritual.

You have to count them one by one to feel solid and at ease.

Seeing Jin Li counted repeatedly and said excitedly: "Yes, it is sixty-three million!"