Chapter 313

Zhong Wentai felt surprised by Jin Li's return and took the initiative to ask: "Is there something?"

Jin Li had also dealt with Director Zhong for a period of time. Their initial connection was when filming a public welfare film, and later they filmed *Dream Builder* together.

Jin Li also knew Director Zhong's character to some extent.

Rather than being hesitant, dragging things out, and half-saying things, it's better to generously tell him the difficulties of the actors, which is easier to solve.

After listening to what Jin Li said, Director Zhong's eyes were full of contemplation.

No wonder there were always actors asking him for leave recently, but they couldn't give a reason for the leave.

Some said bluntly that the company wanted her to run appearances, but her heart was with the film crew, so she just dealt with him perfunctorily.

He thought about it, for the integrity of the stage play, and because the current stage is the best period to sprint for the box office, so he refused their leave.

Now reminded by Jin Li, Zhong Wentai discovered that this was a problem that had to be faced squarely.

Otherwise, the cracks in the team would become deeper and deeper.

Having finally filmed a successful movie, he didn't want the actors to complain about each other because of this drama, resenting the film crew, and also resenting him.

Zhong Wentai pondered for a while and asked back: "What do you think?"

Jin Li smiled and said without hesitation: "Of course I want to let them go, otherwise I wouldn't be talking to you about this."

She first gave Director Zhong a reassurance: "But don't worry, I will definitely not run away. I will perform for as long as the stage play roadshow needs to be promoted."

Jin Li said frankly: "My time and appearances are relatively free, and the company also respects my wishes very much.

And my fame, to be honest, has already reached the top. How much further I can go depends entirely on the quality of the work.

So I have the time and energy to manage my work well. But those young actors are different; they need to fight harder at this time."

Zhong Wentai sighed: "They still can't see through it. This work can completely become their representative work and rush to a higher peak.

Why are they still missing the big for the small when they can exert force, running appearances that are not important at all?"

Jin Li smiled and pointed out the core: "Because the achievements *Dream Builder* has obtained now can already serve as their representative work.

And as for future achievements, the box office results haven't been fixed for a day. Who can say for sure that it will keep rushing up, or suddenly stop one day?

They can't grasp the future, so they can only grasp the present given to them by the brokerage company."

It's not that Pink Girls didn't experience this period of explosive popularity and confusion.

When their singles first became popular, the brokerage company also didn't pick any appearances, running whatever they could get—

Singing in malls, cutting ribbons for real estate, supermarket activities... big or small, they took them all.

24 hours a day, the brokerage company wished you were running appearances for 25 hours.

As for sleep time, just make up for it on the road. Isn't sleeping during the car ride sleeping?

And *Dream Builder* wasn't a song becoming popular, but a movie becoming popular.

To be honest, the brokerage company could endure until it had been online for half a month before proposing that the actors break up. Jin Li estimated that it was already for the sake of the big director Zhong Wentai.

If it were an ordinary director, as long as the box office had a trend of exploding, they would wish to arrange all their artists' appearances, grabbing as much as they could while it was hot.

Zhong Wentai was silent for a while, looked up at Jin Li, and asked an unrelated question.

"Don't you want to run appearances either?"

Jin Li answered very affirmatively: "Director Zhong, I feel that the achievements *Dream Builder* has obtained now, as long as it continues to be maintained, are more useful than any other appearance I run!"

Zhong Wentai looked at her deeply: "Jin Li, you have the potential to be a good actor. Keep this mentality, and one day, the Huaguo film circle will have a place for you."

The result was decided very quickly.

They only needed to finish today's two roadshows, and tomorrow Director Zhong would let professional stage play actors take over the actors who had already left.

The rookie actors saw the notice issued by Director Zhong in the group and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, thanking Jin Li once again.

She really is a top-notch good person!

In the future, whoever speaks ill of Jin Li, they will be anxious with whoever, and will be the first to disagree!

Some people also felt very regretful.

They didn't understand Jin Li before and spoke many bad things about her behind her back. Now that they understand her character, they are all ashamed of their past ignorance.

Xu Wenwen looked at the group notice and remained silent.

She didn't sign her name, but Jin Li took the initiative to add her name, letting her follow the company's arrangements to run appearances well.

Jin Li chatted with her privately:

【With me here, the stage play roadshow promotion mode won't collapse, and the box office of *Dream Builder* won't collapse either. You go fight well, don't miss the explosive period of this time.

After being silent for several years, this is the time to be proud and elated. Don't miss such a good opportunity to show off, let everyone see that you are also an actress holding a big hit drama (naughty)】

Xu Wenwen suddenly laughed out loud, but her eyes turned red for no reason.

Facts proved that Jin Li's decision was very correct.

After letting most of the actors leave, these actors participated in many various appearances under the company's arrangements.

From being a guest on popular variety shows to cutting ribbons for various local malls.

There were also many people active in second- and third-tier variety shows. Although these ratings were not high, they all had a group of fixed audiences.

And these actors were able to get appearance opportunities because of the explosion of *Dream Builder*, so every time they went on appearances, they would mention *Dream Builder* on the show.

The actors worked hard to promote on variety shows, saying that this is a very good film and hoping that everyone can support it more.

At the same time, they also revealed some inside stories.

For example, how the "stage play roadshow" promotion mode was discussed, what interesting things were encountered in the previous flash-mobs, etc.

Because these actors were scattered and active in all sizes of places in the entertainment industry, *Dream Builder* unexpectedly expanded a group of circles that had never understood patriotic films in this way.

Many variety show bullet screens were asking: 【How is the movie *Dream Builder*, is it acted well?】

And there were also many enthusiastic netizens answering in the bullet screens: 【You can go watch it, anyway you won't regret it after watching, it's worth the ticket price.】

On the other hand, the problem Director Zhong worried about—that changing many actors for the stage play roadshow would cause discomfort to the audience.

After observing for several performances, he finally felt relieved.

The temporarily joined stage play actors were worthy of being professionals; they acted out every role very well.

And most of the audience came for the heroine Jin Li. As long as Jin Li is there, the soul of this stage play is there, and it can still play a promotional role.

Director Zhong chatted with his wife on the phone privately and couldn't help but sigh:

"It's shameful to say, I'm at such an old age, and I haven't seen as clearly as a young person.

Blocking is not as good as dredging. Since those young actors all want to go out and break through, and have no heart for performance, I should have let go earlier. Now it seems that their going out to break through has instead expanded the film's reputation.

And Jin Li is the soul of the stage play. As long as she doesn't leave, this promotion mode won't fall. Alas, I am not even as wise as a young person!"

His wife said with a smile on her phone: "So I said we are all old, and we must actively contact fresh things.

This time I let you listen to their promotional ideas, and you also figured out a stage play roadshow.

Now letting them go out has instead expanded *Dream Builder*'s popularity again. Young people are indeed very amazing!"

Zhong Wentai said with a smile: "Didn't you tell me some time ago that the Film Association wanted me to attend a lecture and pass on experience to young actors."

Wife: "Yeah, didn't you ask me to refuse? Saying the schedule is very busy and there is no time to go."

Zhong Wentai: "I don't have time now, but when the film is pulled, I will have time. You are right, I want to communicate more ideas with young people. I decided to accept this invitation, you help me make an appointment."

His wife said with a smile: "Okay, anyway, I didn't refuse at the first time.

The Film Association said to give a reply in half a month, and I was planning to drag it to half a month. Since you are willing to go, I will reply now."

After Zhong Wentai finished chatting with his wife, he habitually opened his blog to search for news and media comments about *Dream Builder*.

He soon brushed past an interesting comment, and a netizen left a message saying—

【Does Jin Li have a "prosperous wife" constitution?

Not only did every drama she filmed explode, but they all achieved very good results in the same period.

And every actress who cooperates with her has had a leap in resources!】

Netizen sharp comment: 【But the most prosperous one is Jin Li herself. Prosperous person, good luck, and prosperous luck; every script she picks is very good!】

Zhong Wentai couldn't help but post a comment: 【I also think she makes me prosperous.】

This comment was immediately caught by netizens, and everyone shouted excitedly in the comment section:

【First time seeing a live director comment, ah ah ah ah, everyone come and watch!】

Soon, this comment made it to the hot search.

The position was not at the front, only squeezed into the 20th place, but it was very festive, and the entry was called—

#Jin Li is so prosperous! #

The gossip spirit and meme spirit of netizens moving with the wind are endless.

Not long after this hot search entry appeared, some busybodies immediately tagged Wang Wang Live.

【Wang Wang 101 squad start! You, hurry up and take down Jin Li's cooperation!】

【Finally it's Wang Wang's turn to stand up, whether we can grasp the heaven-sent traffic depends on this wave!】

There were also busybodies who immediately tagged Maozhao.

【If you don't act again, you will be stolen by Wang Wang next door, meow meow~】

【Meow—hunting time is here!】

Wang Wang Live and Maozhao Live both moved upon hearing the sound, and both claimed the netizens' tags and made the following responses.

Wang Wang Live: 【Already in contact with Jin Li's agent, hope they can give Wang Wang a chance (Loyal!)】

Not 10 minutes after this blog was posted, Maozhao Live also responded.

Maozhao Live: 【Our relationship with Jin Li is as good as ever, meow~】

Because of this, Sui Lingfang specifically called Jin Li in the evening, not even caring that Jin Li was live-streaming and brushing questions.

Sui Lingfang asked curiously: "Do you have any intention to cooperate with Wang Wang?"

Jin Li had just recovered from the "twice the result with half the effort" question-brushing state. Hearing this sentence from Sister Fang suddenly, her expression was a moment of confusion.

Jin Li:?

The doubt in her eyes was even noticed by the netizens in the live broadcast room.

【So cute, want to rua~】

【Strange and cute~】

【This expression kills me, sweet girl is invincible, even the innocent little expression is done so beautifully and purely!】

Sui Lingfang was also watching her live broadcast and knew her current expression, so she quickly talked about the hot search.

After Jin Li finished listening, she couldn't help but laugh.

Even without searching online, she could imagine how fierce the comment sections of Maozhao and Wang Wang were fighting.

These two live streaming companies fight online whenever they have time, occasionally staging a cat-and-dog war, satisfying the netizens' spirit of gossiping and watching the fun.

Jin Li didn't close the live broadcast room, but stood up and went to the hotel balcony to make a call.

Some netizens had already guessed that it was probably about discussing the cooperation with Wang Wang Live.

【Jin Li's brokerage company is the most efficient I've ever seen. Wang Wang's hot search hasn't been up for a few minutes, and the agent called to urge】

【It might not necessarily be about work, right?】

【Talking about private matters is even more impossible. I've followed Jin Li for not 100 live broadcasts, but at least 50, and no one has ever called her to chat while she's brushing questions】

Passerby A: 【It would be good if Jin Li could cooperate with Wang Wang Live to enter. I've never been used to using Maozhao's interface (dog head)】

(Passerby A has been banned by the study room administrator)

(Warm reminder, please send bullet screens harmoniously and create a civilized and friendly comment section)

Others:???

hhh laughing rich, Maozhao is still that stingy Maozhao!

On the other side, the conversation between Jin Li and Sister Fang also came to an end.

"I'm quite happy cooperating with Maozhao, I don't have any plans to open to a second live streaming platform, so please decline Wang Wang for me."

Jin Li thought of something and reminded: "But if Wang Wang wants to hold any public welfare charity evening or auction, I am interested in participating."

Sister Fang's hearty voice came: "Okay, I will reply to Wang Wang now. It's good that you don't agree to them, saving Maozhao's person in charge from calling me every three days.

Just before calling you, I just hung up the second call from Maozhao. They want Chenxi Entertainment's attitude."

Jin Li smiled, her voice as sweet as a crisp melon: "Let them rest assured, I'm not that easy to be subverted.

I am still their chief planner for 'Learning the Universe', and I will receive a salary every year, waiting for this column of theirs to go online."

Sui Lingfang also laughed: "It just so happens that Maozhao also chatted with me about this when they called me before. They seem to have encountered some problems and are waiting for you to give them some off-site guidance.

But you have been running the promotion for *Dream Builder* recently, and I'm afraid you are too busy, so I haven't bothered you for the time being.

Listening to that tone, it was quite aggrieved. Find a time to chat with their person in charge."

Jin Li smiled and said: "I've been busy running promotions recently, and I use other time to read books, so it's hard to spare time for them.

This way, anyway, I haven't accepted any appearances next month, everything will be discussed after *Dream Builder* is offline. Help me say thank you to them. I have seen their maintenance, efforts, and dedication to me.

By the way, didn't Duomi send me a lot of rainbow puffs and other cosmetics before the New Year?

I can't even finish giving them away, so I can only pile them in the storage room of the apartment. Help me take them all out and give them to Maozhao's staff, just as a consolation from me, the chief planner who is always hiding."

Sui Lingfang: "Okay, this is also good, it can make Maozhao feel at ease."

Days passed by.

As the offline date of *Dream Builder* got closer, its daily box office results also began to gradually retreat...

Five days before going offline, the film finally stumbled and dangerously broke through the 1.5 billion box office mark!

Director Zhong immediately held a celebration banquet the next day and also invited many media reporters.