Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 669 Science Fiction vs. Religion? *Inception* Breaks Box Office Records! Scarlett Johansson
"You seem particularly confident."

"How do you know that?"

"It's simple, you don't value the North American market at all."

"Oh, when did I stop valuing the North American market?"

"You don't need to deny it, I can tell anyway."

"Maybe your feeling is wrong."

"Hey... Mr. Ma, aren't you just admitting it now? Listen to what you're saying, you won't even listen to my advice, isn't that a sign of overconfidence?"

"Let me remind you, Miss Johnson, you are now engaging in sophistry. You have not presented any substantial evidence to support your point of view."

"Oh dear, why are you taking this so seriously?"

"I wasn't serious at first, but since you put it that way, I'm going to take it seriously now."

"You...ah~"

Scarlett Johansson's sudden visit was indeed a surprise to Ma Xun, and what was even more surprising was that this sexy woman deliberately shared the elevator with him.

You know, elevator cars are places where some unusual things can easily happen.

Ma Xun has never been a womanizer; in fact, one could say he's a man with great self-control. After all, given his current status, it wouldn't be difficult for him to have his way with everyone in the entertainment industry.

The number of actresses I rode was... well, a little more.

But things are different now. Scarlett Johansson, who is standing next to Ma Xun, is clearly a powerful sex symbol!

Such a description is by no means an exaggeration.

Those familiar with the film might remember that Scarlett Johansson starred in a movie with that guy Cooper. There was a scene where Scarlett was swimming, and that swimsuit on her just made her look... too young!
This movie was filmed recently, and it's fair to say that Scarlett Johansson is currently at the peak of her career as a globally renowned sex symbol.

Especially those two famous pieces, they are big, but not gigantic.

We Chinese people actually value "good enough" in this regard; if it's too big, it's not considered beautiful. Unlike Americans, who like "big," and then "+++..." and so on.

This aesthetic has even given rise to many monsters, which is truly astonishing.

At this moment, Scarlett's size was absolutely perfect.

Ma Xun felt that this sexy woman was seducing him with her eyes.

They are old acquaintances, they can definitely understand this.

Ma Xun admitted that he had indeed been aroused, but he was still in no hurry.

First, I looked up at the ceiling of the elevator car.

Scarlett Johansson looked over and immediately understood, then laughed and said, "I just realized that you're such a coward."

There was a camera there. Ma Xun's meaning was very clear. After all, everyone was a celebrity. But he didn't expect that his well-intentioned reminder would be met with such provocation.

Ma Xun wasn't angry, and laughed, "You're deliberately provoking me like this, and you don't even care if others see it. Could it be that you want to further solidify our relationship?"

Hey! This guy actually thought of all this, which fully demonstrates that Ma Xun really isn't a womanizer.

Faced with such a sexy bomb, he can still remain so calm... well, this guy is definitely a talent suited for defusing bombs.

It's fair to say that Ma Xun's words truly surprised Scarlett Johansson, and indeed hit the nail on the head regarding what she was thinking. However, that wasn't all she was thinking about.

The response that followed was quite interesting.

"Hmph! You dare to talk back! How many girls have you been rumored to be dating since I did?"

She portrayed that questioning look very well.

This time, Ma Xun simply stopped arguing with her and pulled her into his arms.

"You..." Isn't there a camera?

Scarlett Johansson saying she's not afraid is definitely a lie. After all, she's still a celebrity, not a boss. Ma Xun, on the other hand, is different.

But then, Ma Xun completely ignored her reaction and directly silenced her bright red, sexy lips with a kiss.

The lips are full and vibrant; they truly have a top-notch feel.

Scarlett Johansson tried to push Ma Xun away, but she was too weak and quickly succumbed to his advances.

As for the security camera... let's ignore it for now! Maybe the security guard is sleeping at this time.

Thinking about it this way is quite interesting.

Unfortunately, some things were beyond Scarlett Johansson's imagination.

A thorough bath overnight.

The morning sun was still as warm as ever.

However, on the comfortable bed, someone was fiddling with a laptop.

"This……"

"What's wrong? Is it hard to understand?"

"No, this, this..."

"Heh... This whole building belongs to me, so what's so strange about that?"

"I think you're lying!"

"How did I lie?"

"You, you... Oh dear! I really can't explain it!"

"Haha... then let's not talk about it."

Scarlett was quite surprised, and as for the idea of ​​being lied to, she just felt like she had been tricked.

The reason is simple: it's the image playing on this laptop!
This scene is indeed blush-inducing, but that's not the key point. The key point is that this scene takes place in an elevator!

Scarlett Johansson then realized that the elevator was Ma Xun's private elevator, used by him alone.

Therefore, the footage captured by the camera in this elevator is naturally connected to his computer.

Isn't this...isn't this a scam?
But being deceived like this isn't a big deal, especially since Scarlett Johansson was actually quite happy after learning that the building belonged to Ma Xun.

After all, in the United States, most companies rent office space.

To put it bluntly, this building belongs to Ma Xun, which is enough to highlight his power.

Just based on this one point alone, Ma Xun has already surpassed many American bosses, and Scarlett feels that she has made the right choice.

So, regarding that topic...

"Still want to ask about those rumors?"

"Can't I just ask?"

The sexy bombshell even started acting coquettishly; she was fully displaying her jealousy.

But that's how it should be.

Ma Xun bluntly said, "Stop being jealous, or you'll never be able to stop being jealous."

Good grief! That's practically an open admission.

Scarlett Johansson was completely helpless; what else could she do?
“My Mr. Ma, at least recently…”

They backed down...not bad.

Ma Xun affirmed her performance, saying, "Of course, I'll try to be with you as much as possible. After we finish our promotional plans in China, we'll go to the United States."

Scarlett jumped up with joy after hearing this, bounced her hips, and then gave Ma Xun a kiss.

Just then, someone pushed the door open and came in.

"Ah!" Scarlett Johansson was stunned, and what she saw was Yan Danchen.

Dan Chen's face turned red at this moment.

Ma Xun, on the other hand, was very open and generous.

"You came just in time."

……

In early December 2009, the promotion of the movie "Inception" was already in full swing!
Last month, two famous directors came to do various events, and afterwards, the leading actress and supporting actress did several more events.

Then Leonardo DiCaprio and others came to do the event.

These events, one after another, kept movie fans on their toes.

The key point is that *Inception* is also a Hollywood blockbuster, and the cast and crew are incredibly impressive. It boasts an internationally renowned director and internationally renowned stars—it's comparable to *2012*!
Moreover, our film has another key 'advantage'.

"Our movie is definitely a science fiction film!"

Let me emphasize this!
Yes, it must be emphasized that this includes directors Martin Scorsese and Satoshi Kon, Scarlett Johansson and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as many supporting actors in the films.

Everyone needs to emphasize this.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, we're in the stage of interacting with fans right now. So far, there haven't been any preview screenings of "Inception," so revealing some elements of the film is perfectly reasonable.

But what was the reaction of us movie fans when this 'sci-fi film' came out?
It’s too targeted!
By now, everyone has come to understand the movie "2012"—it's just a religious film.

Now, Inception is directly labeled as a science fiction film.

It's absolutely a head-on confrontation!
In the minds of Chinese people, religion is synonymous with the old and outdated, while science fiction is something new and more sophisticated.

These two words are practically antonyms.

Now Inception is so clearly calling itself a science fiction film.

In addition to this lineup.

Nothing said!
Many netizens said that even if it's poop, they still have to taste it to see if it's salty or not!
And so, on Saturday, December 5th, Inception finally met with movie fans.

What kind of performance will this movie deliver?

"Ma Xun went to America?"

"Indeed."

"Doesn't he care about the progress of this movie?"

"This...should focus more on the North American market."

"Humph!"

Compared to Ma Xun, it seems that Jia Yueting is more concerned about the performance of this movie.

Zhang Zhao could naturally see this, so he simply helped his boss solve his problem.

"How about this, we'll keep an eye on the box office of this movie. Anyway, these kinds of data are easy to find nowadays."

You can watch it on Douban.

Upon hearing this, Jia Yueting's expression changed instantly.

"Why should I care about this movie... Okay, okay, that's enough for today."

Zhang Zhao was naturally pleased to hear this; who wouldn't want to go home after get off work?

But after Jia Yueting left Leshi, this guy...

I immediately went online to check the box office figures.

Currently, our technology is not particularly advanced, and we also have problems with data collection.

However, since they are now able to report box office figures, it gives many netizens a clear understanding of the situation.

When people talk about box office figures, they do so with reason and evidence.

But now, it has also made things convenient for Jia Yueting.

When the clock struck midnight, the box office screen showed...

"what?"

Jia Yueting could hardly believe her eyes, because the opening day box office figures for "Inception" were currently as follows:

More than 8700 million!

This must be a box office record.

Jia Yueting didn't know if this was a record, but at this moment, he felt completely powerless, as if all his energy had been drained.

How come Ma Xun is so lucky!

That's right. Even now, Jia Yueting still thinks Ma Xun is very lucky.

As for this movie, both the director and screenwriter bear the name Ma Xun.

Of course, Jia Yueting couldn't see these things either.

……

Los Angeles, USA.

When Inception was released, we actually held a premiere.

Moreover, it's a global simultaneous release.

We set up three main venues in China, the United States, and Europe.

China is of course Beijing, and our film set was built in that area.

In the US and Europe, actors also receive salaries, such as those in Barcelona.

However, for such a simultaneous global premiere... all three venues were actually small venues.

In Europe, it was director Martin who went there.

In the American version, Scarlett Johansson is the main character.

In China, Leonardo DiCaprio is the main male lead.

There was also a venue in Japan, which was naturally headed by Satoshi Kon.

Ma Xun, with his strategic planning, arrived in Los Angeles to personally oversee the operation.

In reality, each venue was just a roadshow event for a movie theater.

Meet with fans and generate buzz.

that's enough.

The key is online!
The collaboration of these three venues instantly elevates the event's prestige. Although some venues couldn't be live-streamed, there were still website updates available.

In short, its popularity on the internet is definitely among the top in these countries.

The results are, of course, excellent!
As for box office revenue...

The US was a little later; even if it were synchronized, the time there would still be later than in China.

As for the movie screenings... let's start with the midnight showings!

The midnight screenings really reveal a film's true quality, and the number of screenings is also crucial.

Currently, there are approximately 3100 cinemas showing midnight screenings.

The number of screenings wasn't too many, but it wasn't too bad either.

Some really good movies can get five or six thousand views.

Then we can't compare them.

And now, the box office is...

Ma Xun tossed and turned in the hotel room, unable to sleep. Although the nightlife in America was vibrant, he was clearly suffering from insomnia.

Just then, a text message arrived.

"$2423 million!"

Upon seeing this, Ma Xun's face was full of smiles.

This box office figure breaks the previous record of $2200 million set by the latest Harry Potter film!

Really awesome!
Steady!

Ma Xun planned to celebrate, so he opened a bottle of red wine.

But just then, there was a knock on his door.

Who can't sleep so late?

"Hi~"

The door opened, and Anne Hathaway stood in front of him.

Ma Xun pulled her inside, not allowing Annie to speak...

(End of this chapter)