Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 628 Testing the waters with the Spring Festival release! Jing Tian and Xiao Shuang

The midnight bells rang, but I don't know when they did.

But as soon as Ma Xun opened his eyes, he knew that 2009 had arrived.

Last night's events felt like a dream.

Was I speaking too loudly?

Jing Tian's somewhat shy voice rang in my ears.

Ma Xun looked at Jing Tian, ​​who was lying on his chest like a kitten with a red face that had just woken up.

"That's nothing, it's a normal reaction."

Jing Tian blushed even more upon hearing this, realizing that she had indeed let herself go a bit earlier.

Ma Xun had obviously realized something long ago: "Is something on your mind?"

That's right. Although Jing Tian gave a reason before, namely the movie "The Forbidden Kingdom", what she said about publicity and screening schedules has little to do with her.

How could Ma Xun not hear it?

Hearing this question, Jing Tian was actually quite pleased, because it meant that although Ma Xun was never chivalrous and didn't care about her life or death when he did things, at least he cared about her.

Actually, I'm feeling uncomfortable.

"Oh, are you feeling uneasy? Did someone say something?"

Ma Xun was still somewhat curious about this matter.

Jing Tian has already had in-depth conversations with Ma Xun more than once, so there's no need to hide many things from him anymore.

"He's a classmate."

"Oh."

"What's wrong?" Jing Tian felt that Ma Xun's tone was a little strange.

Ma Xun smiled and said, "It was just as I expected."

"Huh? Really?" Jing Tian was a little skeptical.

Ma Xun continued with a laugh: "Because this is so normal. The Beijing Film Academy, where you are now, is actually a small circle, especially among your female classmates. It's perfectly normal for them to gossip and talk about things. Besides, with so many good resources available to you, countless people are envious. You're not going to let them say anything?"

These words were quite interesting, and Jing Tian couldn't help but laugh upon hearing them.

"So I'm just supposed to let them cricket behind my back like that?"

"It's not just from behind, is it?"

"That's right, and they even said it to my face in a sarcastic tone."

"So, you're just not happy about it?"

"Can you really stand it?"

"But we still have to endure it, what else can we do?"

"They want a solution."

"Who were those crickets that were chirping you?"

“That Xiao Shuang… she didn’t say much, but I feel like she’s the mastermind behind it all.”

"Huh? How did you know that?"

This is interesting. As they chatted, Ma Xun realized he had stumbled upon some interesting gossip.

Actually, Ma Xun had only heard a little about Jing Tian and Shuang Zi's relationship before.

Since there's no concrete evidence, we can only listen to what's going on.

They were classmates and reportedly had a very good relationship when they were in school. However, after graduating and entering the entertainment industry, they had almost no 'connection' at all.

It seems like they haven't even spoken a word to each other.

They never spoke, so it seems like the rumors are a bit excessive, but the two of them have indeed never worked together.

It is said that in graduation photos, two people stand on either side of each other.

Logically speaking, classmates shouldn't act like this.

But now it seems that these girls are quite adept at scheming and plotting against each other.

Ma Xun was now looking like he was watching the show, which made Jing Tian feel very complicated.

"You're a big boss now, how come you're still like this... enjoying listening to people talk about this kind of thing?"

"Come on, just tell me, how did you figure that out?"

"Isn't that simple? Everyone else is sarcastic and sarcastic, but her words are always spot on..."

In Northeast China, it's called "liu feng" or "ba jue zi".

"what do you mean?"

"That's simple. For example, when building a house, others have already built most of it, and then the last person comes to fill in the last gaps."

"Yes, yes, that's the feeling. Where's the stake?"

"Stealing a donkey, do you even understand?"

"How does this have to do with stealing a donkey?"

"Haha... In other words, if you get caught stealing a donkey, arrest the one who pulled out the stake, understand?"

"This this……"

"Haha...we'll figure it out slowly."

"Oh dear, that's really something... I can't help but laugh."

It must be said that some things are indeed best left unsaid, and Ma Xun didn't explain further. Jing Tian was already laughing so hard he was shaking.

Her tremor was indeed quite something, and Ma Xun felt a strange flutter in his heart.

But let's get back to the current topic.

"Seriously, this movie, 'The Forbidden Kingdom'..."

Before Ma Xun could finish speaking, Jing Tian steered the conversation back on track, "Don't you plan to help me deal with her?"

Ma Xun smiled after hearing this, "It can't be that bad."

"But if I said I would be so badly affected?" Miss Jing Tian's willful streak is back.

Ma Xun, of course, didn't take it seriously. "So what do you plan to do? Or rather, what do you want me to do?"

Jing Tian didn't immediately ask "how?" but instead asked, "Are you planning to help me?"

That was a good question she asked, which shows that she has matured a lot.

Ma Xun immediately shook his head, "I never said I would definitely help you."

Yes, given Ma Xun's status and position, there's no need for him to interfere in matters between you young classmates.

But Jing Tian said something like, "What if I wanted you to play with her terribly and then dump her?"

Hey, this vengeful mentality... it sounds pretty satisfying.

Ma Xun laughed and lightly smacked Jing Tian on the butt, "At such a young age, you're thinking about these things."

Jing Tian winced in pain and said with a hint of anger, "I'm serious."

"Forget it." Ma Xun didn't take it seriously.

Jing Tian had no choice but to get down to business, saying, "That 'The Forbidden Kingdom' really put a lot of pressure on me."

That's true. Just like what she just mentioned about the things between her classmates, it's also related to this movie.

No matter how you look at it, "The Forbidden Kingdom" is a top-tier resource.

The resource was originally intended for that person, and Ma Xun clearly understood this.

In the original timeline, the Wong brothers spearheaded the "Kung Fu King" project, collaborating with Mr. Yang of Hong Kong's Eagle Entertainment to create a super kung fu blockbuster.

Naturally, the Wong brothers' tactics have always been the same: they want to hold onto the box office revenue in mainland China.

That's right, this is one of the Wong brothers' principles: any international company that collaborates with them, whether it's Columbia or anyone else, must forgo box office revenue in mainland China.

This principle stemmed entirely from the fact that Huayi was indeed very strong at the time.

Given their strength, Huayi Brothers naturally wants to recruit the best domestic stars.

The Wang brothers then set their sights on that girl, who, at that time, was indeed the most popular of all.

"The Forbidden Kingdom" was the gift the Wong brothers used to woo this girl. Unfortunately, Ma Xun knew that although "The Forbidden Kingdom" had been filmed and released, she had directly signed with an American agency, which infuriated the Wong brothers.

Of course, later rumors spread that the Wang brothers had blacklisted her.

Ma Xun is quite familiar with this gossip.

But now, everything has changed.

With the Wang brothers gone, Huayi was in a state of change of ownership. Jia Yueting didn't have a strong desire to recruit that girl, so the resource ended up with Jing Tian.

After all, it seems like a very good option right now. If JingTian can join forces with Wanda Group, then it will all be worth it.

Currently, it seems that Ma Xun has already made contact with Wanda Group through this line, which can be considered as giving him a slight advantage over Jia Yueting.

Mr. Lu was quite interesting, but Ma Xun, of course, had no interest in the Warring States period that he had mentioned.

And the current film, *The Forbidden Kingdom*...

"Actually, I know that The Forbidden Kingdom is a bad movie."

Huh? This sentence took Jing Tian by surprise.

Ma Xun continued, "Although it's a terrible movie, I will still make sure it plays an important role."

"Really?" Jing Tian actually believed Ma Xun from the bottom of his heart, but what he said this time was indeed somewhat unbelievable.

Ma Xun looked at Jing Tian seriously and said, "Because some movies are even worse than this."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian chuckled.

So this is Ma Xun's sure-fire winning strategy? It's from "Dragon Ball"?
But I don't want to think about these things anymore; the New Year's Day holiday has only just begun.

Jing Tian straightened up again.

Ma Xun frowned and said, "Aren't you going back to school?"

"School's out for break."

The reasons are perfectly valid.

Jing Tian got a holiday, but Ma Xun couldn't.

……

The Spring Festival came earlier this year, making January 2009 particularly lively.

Many people are already making preparations for the Chinese New Year.

Moreover, many people have noticed that there seems to be a lot of promotion for the movie before this year's Chinese New Year.

Are there really that many people going to the movies during the Lunar New Year?

It should be said that it has always existed; it's just a matter of how many people are involved.

However, this year's publicity campaign is quite aggressive.

Hong Kong tycoon Wong Pak-ming brings us his latest masterpiece, "All's Well, Ends Well"?
2009 years?
That's true these days, but this IP seems a bit old.

However, they were playing the nostalgia card from the very beginning.

There's a line like this in the promotional slogan.

"It's not your fault that you didn't buy movie tickets back then, because we didn't come."

Ah, this... it's so full of nostalgia!

To be honest, back then, movie fans in mainland China didn't actually contribute any movie tickets to this IP's films.

The key point is, we actually quite like it.

Especially Stephen Chow's movies, who were they again?

Leslie Cheung, Li Lizhen... Maggie Cheung and Stephen Chow also had a kiss...

It seems quite interesting.

Indeed, it was many years ago, and I don't remember some things very clearly.

However, it also shows that mainland Chinese moviegoers do have a sentimental attachment to such films.

What most people don't know is that this sentiment... has a price.

At the Le Shi Building, Jia Yueting's guest of honor today was none other than Huang Baiming.

"Mr. Huang, please rest assured, we have great confidence in this film, 'All's Well, Ends Well'."

"Okay! Mr. Jia, I trust you completely!"

Listen to this, they've already reached an agreement, and they're having a very pleasant conversation.

That's right, Jia Yueting has reached a very good cooperative relationship with Huang Baiming this time.

It should be said that this big shot came to pay his respects.

Huang Baiming has his eye on Jia Yueting.

Okay, the truth is that Jia Yueting spent a lot of money, and he was planning to get more copyrights from Huang Baiming.

Music needs 'content'.

If you're going to create content, then you have to go down this path, even though many websites in China don't actually have copyrights at all.

Never mind, if they can do it with light, we can do it too!

Jia Yueting, of course, had no idea that Ma Xun had actually received very little money from acquiring those copyrights back then.

After all, that was done following the financial crisis and such.

But Jia Yueting was a latecomer, so all he could do was spend money lavishly.

Seeing such a generous boss, Huang Baiming had nothing to say.

From now on, when I come to the mainland, I'll only look for you, Jia Yueting.

This latest installment of the "All's Well, Ends Well" series is all in your hands!

The two hit it off immediately.

At least in the eyes of the two bosses, selling nostalgia seems to be doing quite well right now.

"I hope that movie fans in mainland China will buy more tickets."

"That's for sure, after all, it puts a psychological burden on them."

Goodness, really goodness, they'll use any trick in the book.

However, Jia Yueting's side knows how to sell nostalgia.

What about the opponents?
"Mr. Jia, there's another film produced by Enlight Media that was released at the same time this year."

Huang Baiming doesn't even need to say that.

Jia Yueting waved his hand dismissively, "Mr. Huang, rest assured, that movie is nothing to worry about."

Is he really that confident?
Indeed, he gave several reasons.

"All's Well, Ends Well is a golden IP, a cherished memory for so many people back then, and even now, it boasts an all-star cast. And that other one... haha..."

Jia Yueting directly started mocking him.

However, what he said was not wrong, because the opposing film did have a rather ordinary cast.

This movie is "Crazy Racer"!
That's right. Just looking at the cast, Huang Bo is the only one who has done well in recent years.

But compared to "All's Well, Ends Well", it is indeed much worse.

The other characters in "Crazy Racer" aren't really that famous, although a few are from Taiwan and their acting skills are quite good.

But now, Jia Yueting can't see any of that at all.

He felt he had victory in his grasp!
……

After New Year's Day, we can look forward to the holiday.

Jing Tian returned to school, but he had no interest in attending classes.

Of course, there are many people in similar situations, but there is one among them...

"My dear lady, it seems there's a movie going to be released during the Spring Festival this year, and it's a blockbuster."

"Oh, Xiao Shuang, what do you mean by this?"

"I wanted to ask, when is your blockbuster movie coming out?"

"Well... I'm waiting for news too."

Xiao Shuang is indeed pretty, but when she talks to Jing Tian, ​​she always calls him "Miss".

This made Jing Tian feel uncomfortable, especially since he asked about 'blockbuster' movies.

"I heard you also filmed a TV series."

"But I can't compare to you."

Xiao Shuang's answer really has some merit.

Those who know, know.

Jing Tian couldn't help but ask, "I heard it's a big production too."

"Not really." That's what I'll say for now, and then I'll explain, "It's the mainland version of 'Meteor Garden'."

Xiao Shuang used this little trick quite well, and she felt a little proud of herself.

"real!?"

Jing Tian's surprised expression did indeed give Xiao Shuang a little thrill.

On the surface, the two of them are still good friends.

But...

"This show was produced by Hunan TV."

"Oh, so it's going to be on this TV station."

"But as you know, this channel has a lot of shows, and it takes a long time to rehearse them."

"Hey, what if I said I know someone?"

"Huh? Who's so powerful? You're not kidding me, are you?"

Xiao Shuang was unaware that Jing Tian was setting a trap for her.

"Ma Xun, you've heard, right?"

"he?"

"Haven't we met before?"

"Yep."

Xiao Shuang's face clearly showed undisguised joy.

Are you trapped?

Jing Tian laughed and said, "With his influence, he should be able to get this 'Meteor Garden' broadcast sooner."

"Then, then I..."

Looks like we're trapped.

(End of this chapter)