Chapter 885

In the afternoon, everything online was normal. Well, it was "the breeze is blowing, the water is not rising."

The media's report on the premiere of *The Founding of an Army* did not mention the content of the movie or other irrelevant things at all, all starting from a side angle, promoting and setting off the movie.

Therefore, the traffic and popularity of this movie maintained its high state, and even had a momentum of "going further."

Because its "traffic content" is indeed very high, isn't it? And what fans are best at is undoubtedly contributing traffic and popularity, as well as hyping topics.

For example: Ou Hao's Ye Ting is rascally and handsome; Han Geng's Zhang Xueliang looks like a noble son at first glance; Lu Han playing a liaison officer is too talented, it's simply a waste of looks...

"Speak up, why are you all so silent?"

"Fill your stomach first. I didn't eat anything in the morning, originally thinking of eating something at the luncheon, but who dared to eat in that scene? Who could eat it? Everyone was sitting on pins and needles, wishing it would end early."

Lin Nan didn't stop his chopsticks and replied to Wang Changtian. Liu Yifei, Xie Nan, Shu Chang, and Han Jia all nodded in agreement.

"Actually, if you think about it carefully, China Film Group might at most be scolded, right? After all, they are not in the same system. Even if those leaders have opinions, can they really point fingers at the film and television system?"

"It's just that the commendations and achievements that Chairman La was thinking about, such as the two tribute films *The Founding of a Republic* and *Beginning of the Great Revival*, he shouldn't think about them anymore; it's impossible to have them."

By this time, Wu Jing's excited and agitated emotions had long since calmed down, and he analyzed it reasonably and well-founded.

"Director Wu, you'd better suppress the smile at the corner of your mouth; that schadenfreude can still be seen."

"Director Han, no way, right?" Hearing Han Jia's teasing, Wu Jing also joked along, and stretched out his right hand to pull down the corners of his mouth with his thumb and index finger.

While Lin Nan and the others were chatting and eating lunch at 3:00 PM, the atmosphere at China Film Group was already so gloomy it was about to drip water.

La Peikang sat motionless in his seat, and on the sofas on the left and right sides of the desk, there were also people who were silent.

On one side were Benny Chan, Yu Dong, and others, and on the other side were Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin and others. The camps of Hong Kong and the mainland were distinct.

"To be honest, I could have not come this afternoon. Because from the very beginning when auditioning and picking actors, I was clearly opposed to your casting plan."

In the end, it was Han Sanping who broke the dead silence and questioned sonorously.

"Although it hasn't been released yet, the facts have already proven that Lao Han and I are right. At least the object of this tribute film... the leaders over there are not only dissatisfied, but even very angry."

Taking over the conversation, Huang Jianxin also gave a direct ball, but the tone was not as unsparing as Han Sanping's. He couldn't completely stay out of it, because his own company was also one of the investors.

This is also the reason why his attitude was much softer than Han Sanping's when casting at that time. The latter directly missed the audition and casting segment. However, although he participated, he was just a spectator.

"Please ask Chairman Han and Director Huang to come over to help solve the problem, not to shirk responsibility and be the first to clear the relationship and stay out of it. No matter what, in the eyes of outsiders, the two of you are also the general planners and film producers of *The Founding of an Army*."

La Peikang tried his best to suppress his tone, and his voice was as gentle as possible. He knew very well that these two people were not easy to deal with, didn't want to give him face at all, and didn't care about China Film Group.

"Method? I have no method. If Chairman La wants to solve the problem, it's best to find the director team. To use Jia's words to mock me, that is, the 'Founding Trilogy' series I initiated has completely rotted at the end."

Han Sanping continued to speak unsparingly, his expression still cold.

If it were before, he would definitely have pointed at his nose and wanted to ban Benny Chan; but now he had long retired, and could only vent his emotions in a yin and yang way.

"Chairman Han, please calm down. This movie hasn't been released yet. Since it hasn't been released, it can't be said to be a complete failure..."

Yu Dong smoothed things over with a cheeky face. Bona's basic market has always been the behind-the-scenes team in Hong Kong, and at this moment he had to bite the bullet and accompany the smile, hoping to be a peacemaker.

"That's right, no movie can be like *The Founding of an Army*, having so many top traffic stars at the same time... Chairman La, we still have the box office market, we still have a massive audience and fan market..."

Hearing this, Benny Chan immediately stood up, looked at La Peikang with forced calmness, and ignored Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin throughout.

He was indeed afraid; the massive fan base of those little fresh meats in his mouth and the box office later were his last straw.

……

After a day, the film circle welcomed *Wolf Warrior 2* again.

The same activity, the same location, although it couldn't compare to the big scene of so many big leaders coming in person yesterday, it was only different in this respect.

And what is even better is that the whole process of the *Wolf Warrior 2* premiere was not as "horrifying" and "scary" as yesterday, and it was truly full of blood and passion throughout...

Especially when Wu Jing stood on the stage, after half a bottle of Moutai, his bold words directly pushed the popularity of *Wolf Warrior 2* to the highest point on the whole network!

"This morning, director Wu Jing spoke generously at the premiere of *Wolf Warrior 2*:

*Wolf Warrior* is undoubtedly the first successful individual heroism/patriotic mainstream commercial film in China, and *Wolf Warrior 2* will also push the 'patriotic melody' to the peak and climax...

I have confidence that after *Wolf Warrior 2*, individual heroism commercial blockbusters will no longer belong only to Hollywood... The mainstream era of Chinese film 'patriotism' will also officially begin..."

"At the premiere, director Lin Nan accepted an interview and affirmed with a smile: Director Wu Jing is indeed the first film director in China to combine individual heroism with patriotic themes; *Wolf Warrior 2* will also bring all audiences an unprecedented and different blood-boiling experience... There is a kind of spiritual excitement called national pride..."

"It is reported that among the four production parties of *Wolf Warrior 2*, Red Star Dock Film's share is the largest, as high as 40%.

Producer Liu Yifei jokingly said that it was because no one invested in *Wolf Warrior* at that time, and she was fooled by Xie Nan into full funding, so the second installment naturally could get the highest share..."

"In the morning, after two months of review, the comedy film script *Hello, Mrs. Money* officially passed censorship; Happy Mahua Film immediately released the film casting announcement. The film will take 3 months to complete casting and crew formation, and then will start filming in Langkawi Islands..."

……

Drinking too much at the premiere is definitely a rare thing. That's right, it's exactly Wu Jing.

Fortunately, he doesn't have the habit of acting crazy when drunk, he just has a big mouth and talks too much, pulling people to share his bitter career along the way:

Action actors are too difficult... just hoping *Wolf Warrior 2* will help him completely take root in the film director circle!

After the two premieres ended, the film market completely entered a state of waiting for battle.

On the 24th, 25th, two days passed in a flash, and the popularity of the film version of *Once Upon a Time* also came from behind and topped the list with high profile.

By the 26th, Lin Nan got up early and rushed to Tiangong Color at 8:00 sharp. Finally, at 11:30 AM, he completely finished the post-production editing of *Dying to Survive*.

At this point, the work on Lin Nan's hands came to an end, and he could sit back and watch the box office of *Wolf Warrior 2*, waiting for the move, relocation, and birthday banquet next month, as well as the most important trip to the Venice International Film Festival.

……

"Cut again? I'm really convinced by them, amazing, really amazing!" Just after returning home from the company, Lin Nan was told a very funny piece of news by Liu Yifei.

In order to increase the screening of *The Founding of an Army*, China Film Group, Bona, and others cut the screening of other movies again, among which *Wolf Warrior 2* was naturally the first to bear the brunt.

"This is the second time in three days that they have reduced the screening of other movies. *Wolf Warrior 2* has been affected the most. I heard from Xie Nan that Wu Jing has been scolding at home for more than an hour."

Liu Yifei curled her lips quite speechlessly. I really don't know whose idea this temporary "operation" was; it's too degrading; according to Xie Nan's original words, it gives people a feeling of jumping over the wall in a hurry.

"Chairman La is in a hurry; the only thing he can count on now is the box office. Leaders and the audience market, always have to... at least have to get affirmation from one of them, right?"

"What if both sides are dissatisfied?" Liu Yifei's question blurted out, directly stunning Lin Nan.

"Can you not be so naked? Haha..." After laughing, Lin Nan muttered softly:

"Then on Chairman La's resume, there will be an indelible stain and shame... because this is a tribute film.

How much was Chairman Han laughed at for being pitted by people in Hong Kong time and time again? But in this kind of 'task film,' he never dared to be slack, and he never failed!"

"That's true, but the screening..."

"The theater chains of China Film Group and Bona combined, although the share is indeed not small. But wanting to pull *The Founding of an Army* up is almost a fantasy... especially when there is a comparison. So, don't worry too much..."

……

Zhuhai, *Operation Red Sea* crew.

Guo Fan stood on the beach with a megaphone, and opposite him were all the crew members, numbering in the hundreds. On the side, leaders of the Navy Political Department stayed, with faint smiles on their faces.

"I announce that after 10 months of training and filming, the Navy mainstream commercial film *Operation Red Sea* officially wraps up today.

The chief said, knowing that everyone is in a hurry to go home, so I won't delay everyone's time to prepare for the wrap banquet, and I didn't let the media in to disturb us..."

As Guo Fan spoke, he couldn't help but show a smile on his face. Because he saw the urgent and impatient expressions on everyone's faces, and that's what he wanted.

I saw him change the subject, "So, let's applaud and invite the leaders of the Navy Political Department to say a few more words to everyone..."

Good fellow, in just an instant, the applause accompanied by the mournful expressions was recorded by the photographer on the side.

"Haha... I know many of you are muttering about me in your hearts right now, so much trouble! Don't worry, I'll only say one sentence." After the leader of the Navy Political Department took the megaphone, he teased with a smile.

The next second, he changed his color and spoke extremely seriously and solemnly:

"I hope that when our *Operation Red Sea* holds its premiere, it won't be as embarrassing as *The Founding of an Army* from China Film Group! Do you have confidence in your own finished film?"

"Yes!"

"Chief, don't insult people like this." Zhang Yi bowed his head and shouted.

"10 months, we are on average five times darker than the actors over there..."

"One can beat three actors over there without a problem..."

……

The noisy voices rose, and the leaders of the Navy Political Department did not dislike the crew's "undisciplined" performance, but instead had fun together; because four days ago, he was indeed disgusted.

"Okay, dismissed!"