Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 274 Qin Lan's Allure

Chapter 274 Qin Lan's Allure
The two laughed together, but the meaning of their laughter was slightly different.

Ma Xun's smile was a confident smile; he was certain that we would also have an aircraft carrier.

He was even certain that the Japanese would be completely surpassed by us in the near future.

Jiang Wen's laughter probably stemmed from his feeling that Ma Xun was joking.

He does lack confidence in this area.

Actually, this is quite normal, and overall, Jiang Wen is already considered to be among the very confident ones.

At this stage, Ma Xun believes it's best to take it one step at a time.

The key is to make money first, step by step.

Ma Xun has certainly made a lot of money.

Shaolin Soccer is becoming increasingly popular right now.

In Japan, movies become popular gradually, even if they don't become popular all at once.

Of course, it won't work if there are no results at the beginning, but if a movie gets good word-of-mouth, it will create a long tail effect.

While this phenomenon is not unique to Japan, it occurs more frequently there, likely due to the prevailing herd mentality in the society.

Basically, they just follow the example of others.

Putting all that aside, in short, "Shaolin Soccer" met Ma Xun's expectations.

Judging from the current box office growth, it is very likely that the box office will surpass 20 billion yen.

In that case, "Beijing Bicycle" and "Devils on the Doorstep" will be arranged immediately.

Jiang Wen came here for this reason.

However, Ma Xun's idea is that "Beijing Bicycle" can wait a little while, since Yuanyuan is currently promoting it in China.

Although Toho bought out the rights to these two films, they could still generate additional revenue if they became popular in Japan.

Fame is one aspect, and winning awards is another.

Jiang Wen told Ma Xun that his friends in Japan had told him that several magazines were very optimistic about his film, "Devils on the Doorstep".

Ma Xun vaguely remembered that it was something like "Kinema Junpo".

This is not a newspaper, but a magazine.

They also like to rate the top ten of the year and the top ten worst of the year.

This magazine has a very long history and loves to stir things up.

For example, a certain movie won a major award and was very successful.

As a result, they rated this movie as the worst of the year.

It's number one among the top ten worst movies.

Goodness, it caused a huge controversy and generated countless topics of discussion.

They know how to have fun.

Anyway, Jiang Wen should just go and get the award.

In fact, Ma Xun also starred in another film, "The Legend of Zu Mountain".

But Dashan said we have to wait a little longer.

It seems that Toho felt this film was a rare gem.

Who knows what they're up to?

Ma Xun didn't care what they did anymore; the most important thing now was the new version of "Heroes of Heaven and Earth".

The day after they drank, Ma Xun and Ge Luming finalized something.

That is, your Columbia company invests money, but regarding copyright...

The copyrights for the Chinese region belong to me, the copyrights for Europe and America belong to you, and the copyrights for Japan belong to that big guy.

This separate calculation is a common practice nowadays.

Ge Luming and Ma Xun have collaborated many times, and their interests have long been intertwined.

So, of course, there's no problem with that.

Only after this was settled did Ma Xun feel at ease.

Finally got fooled!
Although "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" has been remade, Ma Xun has no idea how much it will sell at the overseas box office.

What he was certain of was that this movie would definitely have a market in mainland China.

He wasn't sure if it could be made into a blockbuster.

But if we're talking about making tens of millions at the box office, that's definitely not a problem.

Because, according to the timeline...

This film was definitely released after Zhang Yimou's "Hero," and that was the beginning of the blockbuster era.

In other words, now that the door has been opened, I'll open it even wider!
Hmm... I hope our film "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" won't close the door to the era of blockbusters, right?
Ahem, what are you thinking about!

Ma Xun quickly spat.

Alright, Ma Xun's important matters were discussed very successfully during this trip to Japan.

And the summer movie schedule is all set.

The rest is to talk to Kenta Fukasaku again. The movie "Battle Royale" is very popular in Japan, and Ma Xun is also doing well overseas.

So, for the remaining few days, Ma Xun spent his time sightseeing in Tokyo in a relaxed manner.

It's said that Shinjuku is the real "city that never sleeps".

As night falls, the sign on Kabukicho Ichiban-gai lights up.

Then there are numerous signs for free information centers, featuring various beautiful Japanese women and handsome men.

Free information... those who know, know.

If you don't want to be taken a cut by the intermediary, there are also many young girls standing under the neon signs, many of them wearing school uniforms or something.

Thirty thousand yen...

Well, Ma Xun had only heard about it. He didn't go there to play; he just wanted to take a look.

After all, this kind of scene is truly unheard of in our country, and many of them are working while ill.

Ma Xun didn't want to come to Tokyo only to end up getting infected with something.

If I say I'm not playing anymore, then I'm not playing anymore.

In fact, there are many underground theater troupes in Kabukicho.

The well-known screenwriter Koki Mitani, the one who worked on "Furuhata Ninzaburo," and others such as Ren Osugi, etc.

Before I became famous, I was just hanging around here.

Therefore, it's quite normal for many Japanese films to have erotic content.

Anyway, I'll just wander around casually.

Take the subway out of Shinjuku Station, and Kabukicho is not far away.

But Shinjuku Station is a real pain, with so many exits.

This station combines the functions of a subway station and a train station.

As soon as you step out, you're greeted by a dazzling, vibrant world of lights and colors.

With a heart full of interest and a desire to gather inspiration, let's observe carefully.

Unexpectedly, after wandering around for a while, I actually saw someone.

"Hi~"

"No, you..."

"What? You're pleasantly surprised, aren't you?"

"Stop playing around, this is too complicated."

Qin Lan reappeared, but this time it was different from the last time.

She was actually wearing a sailor uniform.

To be fair, she looked really good in it, and if she told others she was a high school girl, no one would doubt her.

After all, she was only in her early twenties.

With her small face and slender figure, she's considered short in the Chinese modeling world.

But compared to the average person, she is considered tall.

And in the Tokyo night, it stands out even more.

Ma Xun was indeed very surprised, but if we were to talk about surprise, it was more of a shock than a joy.

He truly hadn't expected this woman to be so persistent.

Ma Xun knew perfectly well what Qin Lan meant by that.

He was just deliberately ignoring her.

Ma Xun isn't really interested in her right now; he's not short of women.

Besides, there's no benefit to it.

Choosing Lin Chih-ling at the time was actually a way for Ma Xun to have more opportunities for collaboration with Taiwan.

In recent years, large-scale collaborations between mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have become the mainstream in the Chinese entertainment industry.

It's something that's strongly promoted by higher authorities; there are policies in place for it.

He profited from his relationship with Lin Chih-ling, which is like getting something for nothing.

But Qin Lan doesn't have this advantage.

But now...

"This place is really complicated, with a lot of Japanese gangsters. If something happens to you dressed like that, I won't be responsible."

That's how Shinjuku is; Ma Xunzhen wasn't lying.

Qin Lan said nonchalantly, "I don't care, I'm sticking with you now."

"Blame me? That's utter nonsense."

Ma Xun's thick local accent made Qin Lan burst into laughter. "What nonsense! Can't you tell? I, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ma Xun said, "Stop acting. You just want to get some resources from me, so stop with this nonsense."

What I mean by "messy" is that Qin Lan's face now looks like she's experiencing first love and seeing her sweetheart.

Seen through?

Qin Lan couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Can't I really like you?"

This question was asked.

Ma Xun said bluntly, "Even if you really like it, it's useless. To me, your liking is worthless. I'm a businessman who talks business. In the entertainment industry, we talk about fame and fortune. What bullshit liking? You'd better keep it to yourself."

Qin Lan had never heard anyone speak so realistically; in fact, it could be described as cruel.

"you you……"

"Stop making a scene here and go back. Your so-called seduction is completely useless against me. Let me say this more: unless you can prove your worth, I have no interest in you."

These words were like cold swords, piercing Qin Lan's heart.

Actually, Qin Lan herself was a little unsure; she seemed to have some feelings for Ma Xun.

That's how people are; the more unattainable something is, the more they want it.

Ouyang Ke from "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a perfect example.

In fact, this kind of unrequited love is not limited to either men or women.

Qin Lan hasn't fully understood her own heart yet, but she already feels hurt.

Yes, this time I was really hurt.

"Ma Xun! You cold-blooded man!"

Is this considered an insult?

Ma Xun simply turned and left. "Thanks for the compliment. Anyway, I've already said what I wanted to say. It's your business if you don't leave, and it's your own business if something happens to you. We're all adults, right?"

Honestly, he talked too much. In the past, he wouldn't have said anything at all.

But Ma Xun still left.

Qin Lan was so angry that she almost cried.

No, you absolutely mustn't cry!

Having made up my mind, I'll go back and never talk to Ma Xun again.

Unexpectedly, Qin Lan almost bumped into someone as soon as she turned around.

Without her noticing, a man in a suit stood behind her.

This person wasn't tall, and he gave off a very sleazy vibe. Then he said, "Oh, you see..."

He rambled on and on, but Qin Lan couldn't understand a word he said.

Her Japanese is only good enough for simple daily life, but actually, traveling to Japan is quite easy because most places have Chinese characters, so you can understand them.

"What did you say? I'm sorry, I have to go back."

That's right, just ignore him.

But to everyone's surprise, in a flash, this guy pulled out 30,000 yen.

Qin Lan understood instantly.

"I'm not that kind of woman! You old bastard, get the hell out of here!"

When their fiery temper flares up, Northeastern women never suffer a loss.

But since it was a man in front of him, the guy started hitting him, all the while making a lot of noise.

The price has doubled.

Grass!
Qin Lan was going crazy, but unfortunately, she seemed to be no match for this man.

Even if she had that stubbornness she had when she was in school, it wouldn't matter now that she was in the modeling industry, where you can't make a living or stay warm.

If you eat too much, you'll get fat, and if you lose your figure, you'll lose your job.

So, you simply can't win an argument with them.

So, he was quickly led to a small hotel by this sleazy middle-aged Tokyo office worker.

Qin Lan was so anxious that she cried.

Just now.

"You're looking for fucking death!"

At some point, Ma Xun returned and kicked the sleazy office worker.

He kicked the guy four or five meters away. Ma Xun was not like Qin Lan; he was tall and strong, and he was also good at fighting.

However, this startled Qin Lan, and she fell to the ground.

Ma Xun reached out and pulled her.

"Go!"

It should be said that he ran.

At this moment, Qin Lan was completely dazed, and she just followed Ma Xun, running wildly through the streets of Tokyo without any sense of direction.

……

hotel.

Qin Lan, dressed in a sailor uniform, was half-reclining on the sofa.

Her long, fair leg was on Ma Xun's thigh.

What's happening here?
Don't get me wrong, Ma Xun is applying iodine to her.

"I told you, that place is a mixed bag, all sorts of people come here, a lot of them are prostitutes. That guy probably just wanted to socialize with a female student, he certainly has good taste..."

Qin Lan's eyes lit up when Ma Xun said that.

"He has good taste? He realized I'm pretty?"

Does this work too?
Ma Xun couldn't help but roll his eyes at her, "Can being pretty put food on the table?"

“Sure, I am one.” Qin Lan replied quickly.

That's right, she entered the modeling industry mainly because of her face.

Ma Xun didn't say anything, but simply applied a few more drops of the ointment to her wound.

"Ouch~"

What do you mean by "pretty face"?

That's too abstract!

Qin Lan was furious. "Do you have to be so cruel?"

She had experienced firsthand how ruthless Ma Xun could be, though those were all sharp words.

It's just that now it's a physical body.

"No, how did you get hurt? Did he scratch you?"

Ma Xun really didn't know, and by the time he heard the sound behind him, it was already quite late.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lan couldn't help but say, "It's all because of you! You startled me with that, and then you pulled me away. Big brother, you were too hasty. My legs dragged on the ground several times."

Oh, that's what happened.

Ma Xun felt inexplicably awkward, but as a big shot, he couldn't show it even if he was embarrassed.

"That's a really heartless thing to say. I was just trying to save you."

"Okay, okay, thank you for saving me, but why were you in such a hurry?"

"You don't know, as long as we run fast, we can avoid a lot of trouble. Otherwise, we're in a foreign country, and these Tokyo police officers really bully us."

"This……"

Qin Lan thought that made sense; she had indeed been saved, so…

"Mr. Ma, you saved them!"

Why is this woman suddenly acting all coquettish?

Ma Xun frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"

"Well, I really have no way to repay you."

Ma Xun almost burst out laughing at what that household said.

"Qin Lan, are you going to offer yourself to me? Wouldn't that leave me at a disadvantage?"

That "classmate" is correct; she's still wearing a sailor uniform.

But what he said next made Qin Lan very embarrassed!

"Ma Xun! I don't believe you have no feelings for me!"

After she finished speaking, she even lifted her leg up in that posture.