Chapter 809: Shares in Hand; *See You Tomorrow* Aiming for 2 Billion!

Although it sounds funny, it cannot be denied that this is a fact: the attendance rate of *Operation Meigonghe* has turned around and rebounded slightly because of *The Great Wall* and *The Wasted Times*.

Sometimes the life-and-death opponents in the same film season can really become "friends," just like now, the other party enters the game to set off your "excellence."

The box office the day before yesterday, *Operation Meigonghe* was still 75.25 million, but yesterday it magically became 80.53 million.

And *The Great Wall* is worthy of being Zhang Yimou's first Sino-US co-produced blockbuster. Yesterday, on the second day of release, it cut another 170 million amidst a controversy.

To be precise, its 24-hour box office performance on the second day was stronger than the first day; because the first day's 175 million box office was data for 29 hours.

By comparison, only Huayi's *The Wasted Times* saw the end at a glance. Yesterday's box office had fallen below 10 million, raking in 9.37 million.

As for those other cannon fodder films? Since they have already turned into ashes, it is naturally impossible to leave a name in the hot film information of the New Year film season.

"Around 9 am, LeEco CEO Zhang Zhao forwarded the vicious film reviews full of hostility about *The Great Wall* from many film critics, and responded strongly, scolding sharply:"

"'You who are hiding in the gutter cursing Chinese films have already rotted (no one will light a candle for you)! Film laborers live forever!'"

"It is reported that LeEco has issued formal warning letters to many film critics and Weibo big Vs half an hour ago:"

"Regarding the long articles of film reviews such as *Zhang Yimou is Dead* published by you extreme film critics on Weibo, it has seriously infringed on the reputation rights of our art director Director Zhang Yimou;"

"Its content involves personal attacks, and the subjective intention is very obvious, almost slander and cursing, and the means are extremely inferior! In view of this, our company solemnly requests you to take the following actions:"

"One, after seeing this letter, immediately delete all articles that insult and slander Director Zhang Yimou;"

"Two, publish an article apologizing to Director Zhang Yimou and our company and China Film Group in a prominent position on Weibo, and keep this apology statement for at least 30 days."

"Otherwise, the next time will not be a warning letter, but a court subpoena! LeEco, China Film Group, and even Director Zhang Yimou, and the film *The Great Wall*, all negative losses suffered due to your remarks, you need to be fully responsible!"

Lin Nan was a bit helpless. He didn't pass the cold to Liu Yifei, but at this moment he was "harmed" by Miss Liu.

The reason why so many people outside are wearing masks is because of the red alert for heavy air pollution, but the two of them are because of the flu.

Not to mention wearing masks at home, the key is that the sense of taste and smell are dull, and the spirit is very bad, which is too tormenting.

Just like this, he still has to face Liu Xiaoli's "fully armed" criticism; of course, Liu Yifei must be the first to bear the brunt.

"Running to go shopping in such cold weather, and eating ice cream, now it's good, right? Not stopping for a day... You two hurry up and take medicine..."

Miss Liu Xixi was very cowardly in front of her mother, but she was also very witty, decisively throwing out the matter of going to see manor villas recently.

She coquettishly "requested" Liu Xiaoli to accompany her to see it and refer to the idea; this successfully diverted the firepower and dealt with it. After all, this is a big thing, and it costs so much money.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei stayed at home to recuperate, and could only browse news and watch movies. And public opinion online was also because of LeEco's anger, faintly showing a trend of going up another level.

Even Chen Ting personally went down to publicly bombard film critics: "Does such a personal attack also count as 'film review'? Does such a level also deserve to be called 'film critic'?"

"Just because of a movie, you curse like this. Where is your quality? Where is your conscience?!"

There are many clear people in the circle, and they can see that:

LeEco using Director Zhang's reputation rights to counterattack is just the surface, but inside it is actually because the film critics' attacks on *The Great Wall* were too full of hostility and vicious, so the negative impact was very bad.

In addition, you know that the main controller of *The Great Wall* in China is China Film Group, not LeEco. Therefore, there must be China Film Group's instruction and participation behind LeEco's strong reaction.

These film critics will definitely eat their own bitter fruit this time, they have offended China Film Group to death. And how much Chairman La attaches importance to *The Great Wall*, no one in the industry doesn't know!

In the afternoon, Lin Nan received a call from Jiang Xuerou, who led the team back from Nanjing.

Except for a few shots in India, all other scenes of *Dying to Survive* were taken in this ancient capital of the Six Dynasties.

She went there this time to carry out filming records with local relevant units and competent departments; the whole process can be described as smooth sailing.

Even many local connections got the news in advance and ran to contact, willing to take the initiative to provide night clubs, bars, factories, and other shooting locations, and the intention was very obvious.

Who let the subject matter, creative team, and producer lineup of this film be recognized as heavyweight in the circle, otherwise Lin Nan would not let Jiang Xuerou lead the team to take this trip personally.

The 18th ended, and the relevant negative public opinion about *The Great Wall* could no longer be controlled.

That's right, as long as it involves topics like "hurting national dignity," public opinion cannot be suppressed in a short time, but will intensify, because most people online are blind followers.

Therefore, the box office of *The Great Wall* on the 18th dropped sharply from 170 million to 130 million. This is not a good sign, because the 18th was a Sunday.

And when the entire industry saw that *The Great Wall* only got 53 million box office on the 19th on the morning of the 20th, the hearts of all industry insiders jumped.

Even if it entered a working day, the span from 130 million to 53 million is too exaggerated, right? It's more than halved!

Well, in the eyes of the industry, the 3 billion box office mark shouted by La Peikang at the premiere is absolutely impossible, and even 2 billion is a dream.

Unless a miracle happens later, allowing the daily box office to have a straight pull-up. But is it possible? Hope is slim.

After nine o'clock, while more than half of the film and entertainment industry and media circle ran to Alibaba to support the film *See You Tomorrow*, many top big names were absent.

Among them, not only Lin Nan, but also La Peikang.

Film Bureau.

Zhang Hongsen looked at La Peikang in front of him with a headache, this guy can really find trouble for him.

"Should we wait a bit? There are still a few big films behind. The situation of *The Great Wall* is high and low, and the reputation has been three or seven, right?"

"If it's still given an extension like this, it's too unfair to the films that follow. You know, the New Year film season may not be able to support three commercial films to extend screening at the same time."

"Director Zhang, this extension *The Great Wall* must get. I came to you specifically today, just to ask you to help." La Peikang insisted rarely.

This scene made Zhang Hongsen show a surprised expression, but he still shook his head:

"But its daily box office yesterday was only 13 million more than *Operation Meigonghe*, which has been screened for three weeks, what is this?"

Hearing this, La Peikang was silent. *Operation Meigonghe* ended its third week of screening on the 18th, and the total box office reached 2.7 billion. Yesterday was the first day of the fourth week, and there were still 40 million!

"Director Zhang, I haven't opened my mouth to you in more than three years." After a long time, La Peikang said in a low voice.

Zhang Hongsen sighed helplessly. When the person below says this kind of words, especially La Peikang, the chairman of China Film Group, says this kind of words... this means he can no longer refuse.

"If you had insisted on *Mojin: The Lost Legend* like this at the beginning, that would be great!"

Zhang Hongsen said a sentence that could be interpreted in two ways, and then interrupted his thoughts without waiting for La Peikang to react, adding: "Go back, I'll give you a month's extension."

Although he got the extension, La Peikang walked out of the gate of the General Bureau with a frown. He was thinking about the sentence Zhang Hongsen just said. The more he thought about it, the worse his face became.

"Chairman La?" The secretary opened the car door from afar and called.

"Let's go, go back." With trembling and pale lips, La Peikang ordered in a low voice with no strength.

Weibo office building, large conference room.

Lin Nan led people into the room with Cao Guowei, and saw the "Red Leader" wearing glasses whispering to his assistant.

This is the "bandit" who is well-known in the internet industry, and also the boss of rogue software!

"Lin Dao, this is our first meeting, nice to meet you."

"Zhou Dong is polite, you are a senior."

Flattering words, Lin Nan is also handy. Cao Guowei watched the excitement on the side, and also ordered the secretary to arrange for the people Lin Nan brought to sit down.

"Senior? Haha, a senior of negative teaching materials? I know Tencent invested in Tudou, I was humiliated by them at the beginning."

Old things, Lin Nan can only smile. Of course, this is indeed the most well-known joke about this "Red Leader" in the circle.

"Since everyone is here, let's start the topic." Cao Guowei urged, changing the topic.

"Hmm, okay."

A moment later, everyone took their seats.

Among the people Lin Nan brought today, there were a middle-level manager and two staff members from ICBC, and two senior commercial lawyers from a law firm that has a long-term cooperation with the company.

And beside Cao Guowei and Zhou Hongyi, there were also financial personnel and lawyers.

Finally, the most important thing, there are two notary personnel from the notary office at the scene today, they will notarize the contract. This is what Lin Nan requested, focusing on meticulousness!

In just half an hour, a rigorous equity transfer agreement regarding ByteDance shares was made, and the lawyers of the three parties participated.

"Lin Dao, no problem."

"Chairman Cao, no problem."

"Zhou Dong, hmm."

"Since there is no problem, then sign it." Cao Guowei said immediately, and was also the first to sign, in triplicate.

"Then sign it. Lin Dao, don't forget the other thing."

"Zhou Dong, don't worry, it will be handled together today." Lin Nan naturally knew what it was, was it the 5 million USD private account, just treat it as the "intermediary fee" for this person.

Not long after, Lin Nan's assistant collected the two agreements. After confirming that it was correct, the people from ICBC immediately called back. In just a few minutes, more than 2 billion in funds entered the public accounts of the two companies.

So far, not only are the two people opposite satisfied, but Lin Nan is even more satisfied. From today on, those 3.1% shares are his.

Near 12 o'clock, Cao Guowei originally wanted to keep Zhou Hongyi for lunch, but the latter, who had just received the "intermediary fee," obviously didn't want to stay long. As a result, Lin Nan and the two didn't force him to stay.

"This guy is very stingy, he is probably still feeling the pain of meat at this moment."

"What do you mean?" Lin Nan looked at Cao Guowei curiously.

"That five million knives, still have to pay taxes in the name of 'cleverly establishing a name'?"

Good guy, just this sentence from Cao Guowei directly depicted Zhou Hongyi's character.

Lunch, Lin Nan ate with Cao Guowei.

Hearing the latter say that China Film Group and LeEco have both looked for Weibo, the accounts of those film critics will be banned for another half a year after the apology statement is "displayed" for 30 days.

However, even so, it cannot save the decline of *The Great Wall*.

The premiere of *See You Tomorrow* ended successfully. From noon on the 20th, the internet was full of praise, and the media's caliber was extremely unified.

These people even widely reported the sentence Wong Kar-wai said at the premiere: "The production and promotion cost is more than 400 million, and the box office needs 1 billion to break even," to prove that *See You Tomorrow* must be a top-quality blockbuster in the New Year film season!

When Lin Nan returned home in the afternoon, he saw Xie Nan and Liu Yan "sharing" *See You Tomorrow* with Liu Yifei.

Just one meaning, they didn't understand the essence that Director Wang wanted to express at the premiere—bored, want to sleep!

However, the applause that should be clapped still had to be clapped, and when it was time to call good, they couldn't be lazy.

"Lin Dao, are you done with your business?" Liu Yan had good eyes, and after glancing at Lin Nan, she immediately got up and greeted.

"Hmm, done, and also had a meal." Lin Nan said with a smile. This meal was quite expensive, 8 small targets!

"I thought I would see Lin Dao and Yifei at the premiere of *See You Tomorrow*, but we looked for a long time and couldn't find you, and finally asked others to know that you two didn't go." Xie Nan joked with a smile.

"He has things to do, and is too lazy to go. And I don't want to move even more." Liu Yifei explained with a smile while eating nuts.

"How is it? How many billions of box office slogans were shouted there today?" Lin Nan asked with interest. It will be very lively the day after tomorrow, *See You Tomorrow* and *Railroad Tigers* will be released at the same time!

"Not much, starting from 2 billion!" Liu Yan laughed after saying it.

"Lin Dao, Producer Liu, don't laugh yet. This is really the original words, Chairman Zhang of Alibaba Pictures specifically emphasized in front of the media, saying 'For the super luxurious lineup of Director Wong Kar-wai + Tony Leung + Takeshi Kaneshiro + Eason Chan + Angelababy, the goal of starting from 2 billion box office is really not much!'" Xie Nan nodded and laughed seriously.

"Then look forward to the day after tomorrow." Lin Nan also laughed, smiling with hidden meaning.

"Speaking of which, the one from the Huang Leader's family is very eye-catching today. Standing on the stage with such a big belly, it looks like it's about to be born?"

... ===== CHAPTER 810 =====