Entertainment: I am the peak

Chapter 576 Tian Tian is a hit!

Everyone knows Liu Yifei is back, so the company and the crew haven't been bothering Li Qiutang much these past few days.

The two were deeply entangled for several days.

"They say a man over 30 is like a man over 60, but that doesn't seem to apply to you at all. It's so cheesy." After finishing up for the last time tonight, Liu Yifei got up to get some water.

She was the one who said she wanted it, and she was also the one who said she couldn't stand it after she got it.

Li Qiutang said, "Stop looking at those useless things. That's other people. Your husband is as vigorous as a dragon and as strong as a tiger. Even if I'm 40 or 50, I can still guarantee the quality for you."

"Yes, you're full of energy and vigor," Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Based on Li Qiutang's experience with his wife, if he takes good care of her twice a week, she will listen to everything he says, and the air at home will be sweet.

If he's busy with work and doesn't spend ten days or half a month with her, she'll start finding fault with everything. If they don't get intimate for a month, Li Qiutang would feel guilty just for breathing next to her.

Therefore, Li Qiutang advises all male compatriots that for the happiness and harmony of the family, we should exercise and take medicine as needed, without feeling ashamed.

Liu Yifei poured herself a glass of water, drank it, and then gave some to Li Qiutang. She leaned against her husband, stroking his chest with her hand, and told him to slow down. Li Qiutang wasn't thirsty after drinking it and asked her to pour him another glass, which she obediently did. She even asked him if he wanted some lemon juice, saying it would quench his thirst even more.

After staying at home for two days, Li Qiutang returned to the preparatory work for two film crews.

The summer movie season is coming to an end. So far, "The Lost Tomb" has grossed 9 million yuan, making it the biggest winner of the summer. However, it seems unlikely that the 10 billion yuan minimum guarantee target will be achieved.

"Mirage" has grossed 6.3 million yuan, ranking second, while "Cold War 2" has also grossed over 6 million yuan, ranking third.

No film grossed over 10 billion yuan during the entire summer season. To be precise, there hasn't been a single film with a box office of 10 billion yuan since the Spring Festival.

Last year there were three films, and if you include "Jurassic World," which was released to warm up the summer season, there were four films that grossed over 10 billion yuan last summer, including one imported film and three domestic films. Among them, "Monster Hunt" even reached 24 billion yuan.

This year, only the hyped-up "Warcraft" grossed over 10 billion yuan, while domestic films were completely wiped out.

It must be admitted that the market is cooling down!
But there's nothing we can do about it; the market can't keep soaring forever. Last year was just too crazy.

Autumn is generally satisfied with the results of this year's summer box office. The two films, "Mirage" and "Big Fish & Begonia," have grossed a total of 12 billion yuan at the box office, maintaining its position as the top domestic company.

Regarding the market cooling down, Li Qiutang didn't specifically emphasize it within the company, because emphasizing it wouldn't make a difference. Projects were proceeding step by step, with filming started, release dates set, and promotions carried out as needed. No company could escape this cooling-off period after the frenzy.

Just like since the beginning of this year, film and television stocks across the country have generally declined. The four major domestic film companies—Autumn, Wanda, Huayi, and Guangxian—are all falling amid fluctuations. As for Alibaba, its current size is not enough to compare with the above four companies.

Among them, Wanda fell the most because the policy level halted Wanda Cinema's acquisition of Wanda Film and Television.

It's too difficult to go against the trend and rise.

Fortunately, Li Qiutang still maintains control over the board of directors, and he himself has not blamed Zhang Zhao and other senior executives for their poor management of the company.

On the 23rd, with the release of two Hollywood blockbusters, "Jason Bourne" and "Ice Age 5," the summer movie season began its countdown.

On the same day, the Hundred Flowers Awards announced its nominees.

The "Mojin: The Lost Legend" team received six nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor, tying with "Monster Hunt" and "Dearest" for the most nominations.

It's worth noting that Yang Ying was clearly the female lead in "Bride Wars," but this time she was nominated for a supporting role, while Nini was nominated as the female lead.

Li Qiutang wasn't interested in the Hundred Flowers Awards, but Liu Yifei was very happy, as this was her first nomination for a major domestic film award.

Li Qiutang didn't want to spoil his wife's mood. He knew she had very few awards in China, so he let her be happy for a couple of days since she was nominated.

"You're a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of an starving man. You have a Golden Globe, so you can look down on this and that. We who don't have awards suffer." "I'm not as exaggerated as you say. Who have I looked down on?" Li Qiutang refused to admit it.

This is Liu Yifei's first nomination for a major domestic film award, and it is also Jing Tian's first nomination for a film award.

She was even happier than Liu Yifei.

Being nominated is an affirmation in itself. Jing Tian didn't expect to win an award; she just wanted to use this nomination to tell those who doubted her that she also has acting skills, that she's not that bad, and that she can be nominated for an acting award.

She immediately messaged Li Qiutang as soon as she saw the list of nominees announced. She thought Li Qiutang was too busy to care about the Hundred Flowers Awards, and wanted to share the good news with the director.

"Director, our film 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' has been nominated for the Hundred Flowers Awards. It has been nominated for six major awards. You have been nominated for Best Director, and Sister Yifei has been nominated for Best Actress."

Li Qiutang could easily guess Jing Tian's little thoughts, so she praised her, "You were nominated for Best Supporting Actress, that's really impressive."

You could tell from her voice that Jing Tian was very happy.

Li Qiutang added, "Are you busy lately? If you have time, you can come to your sister Yifei's birthday party in a couple of days."

What could Jing Tian possibly have done wrong? Ever since filming wrapped on "Kong: Skull Island" in March, she's been picking her toes the whole time.

I don't know what happened, but nobody's asking her to act anymore.

Jing Tian readily agreed.

“You look exactly like Tian Tian,” Li Qiutang said to Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei ignored him and turned to prepare for her own birthday party.

On one side, Jing Tian finished her conversation with Li Qiutang. She lamented that she hadn't had any roles for half a year, and wondered if being nominated for Best Supporting Actress would increase her exposure. She was willing to take on two roles, as long as she could act. She was also thinking about what gift to give Liu Yifei as a birthday present.

Lost in thought, I received another call from my agent.

"Tian Tian! She's famous! She's famous!"

"What's so popular?!" She's never been associated with fame; at her peak, she was criticized for being a "resource-backed" actress.

"Love O2O, it broke 300 million views online in 16 hours." Jing Tian knew nothing about online data and had no idea what this meant.

"Isn't it broadcast on TV? How are the ratings?" That's what she knows.

"The TV ratings are so-so, around 0.73. But the online data is great. We live in the internet age now, the internet is the most important thing. Do you know what this data represents?"

"represents what?"

"You watched 'The Journey of Flower' last year, right?"

"Yes, I've seen it. Sister Shu Chang became incredibly popular again because of this drama."

"The Journey of Flower garnered 4 million views online in a single day, and you achieved 3 million in 16 hours! Don't you understand what that means?!" The agent became increasingly agitated! Jing Tian had finally been brought out of retirement!

Before Jing Tian could answer, her manager interrupted, "It means we're hot! Super hot! Do you know what netizens are saying about you? They're saying you're the chosen one, Bei Weiwei! They're saying Bei Weiwei is the best role you've ever played! My phone's been ringing off the hook! Go online and check your Weibo, it's absolutely exploding!"
"I'm coming to your house right away. With this drama, I promise I'll turn you into the next Shu Chang. Baby, we've finally made it through!"

The agent rattled off everything, leaving Jing Tian completely bewildered. "Am I going to lose my temper?"

(End of this chapter)