The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 201 Those who deserve to be scolded must be scolded!
“Director Cheng is under a lot of pressure, and he also wants to officially release the film in mainland theaters, which will give everyone more opportunities in the future, rather than directly releasing it on OTT (online streaming platforms).

"The island province is far inferior to the mainland, and the opportunities we can seize are very limited. If we can open up the situation this time, everyone in the industry in the island province will be seen by more people.

"Director Cheng is a creator, and he doesn't want to modify his hard work, but as a director, he also has to consider the entire crew."

Xu Weining forced a smile on her face, shook her head gently, and sighed softly.

Director Cheng Weihao went out to answer a phone call, leaving Xu Xing and Xu Weining alone in the private room.

“I said at the beginning that this script may not pass the review in the mainland, but it will definitely make a lot of money if it is shown in island provinces, Hong Kong cities, and Southeast Asia, and sold to OTT.

“At the time, I personally and Wanda thought about investing, but they didn’t give up any share. Now they are talking about reshooting for the release and finding a way to pass the review. They just want to make the most money with the least investment.

"How can this matter proceed? We can continue. We can really do as Sister Ning said and give everyone in the crew a chance. They also know it. They have to come to me and squeeze three days of schedule like this. Maybe they think I am naive?
"Sister Ning, if you want to come to the mainland to film in the future, I can help you find opportunities. But this time, you really don't need to get involved too much. You know, Sister Ning, I have always respected the relationship between us."

Xu Xing spoke tactfully but directly.

After all, we have slept together and the experience was really good. I can’t just say “you don’t deserve it” to you.

Xu Weining, who was looking slightly sad, looked into Xu Xing's serious eyes and forced out an even uglier smile.

The smile quickly turned into satisfaction as if a burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

"I know, Xiao Xing," she said, as she was about to take out a cigarette from her bag beside her, "I just want to repay Director Cheng for what he did—"

"There are paparazzi and my fans squatting outside. It would be controversial if I went out smelling of cigarettes."

Xu Xing spoke up, interrupting her actions and words.

"Oh, sorry, sorry."

Xu Weining was so embarrassed that she apologized repeatedly.

"It's okay," Xu Xing smiled and continued the previous topic, "I know why Sister Ning came here. You and Director Cheng are on the same side."

"..."

The smile on Xu Weining's face disappeared immediately.

Xu Xing lowered his head to glance at the WeChat message sent on his phone, then looked up again.

"Sister Ning's roots are in the island province, it's normal."

"I can stand on your side too," Xu Weining laughed at herself again, "even though you, Xiaoxing, never gave me a chance."

"Um...are you in love with Director Cheng?"

Xu Xing asked.

"No," Xu Weining denied immediately, "I said it many times at the time, I'm not someone who would just follow--"

"Brother Xing, it's Brother Cheng's call."

Sun Man pushed the door open and walked in, interrupting what she was about to say.

Xu Xing stood up.

"Sister Ning, I'm going to answer the phone first."

……

“We really don’t want to reshoot.”

When we went back, Sun Man asked.

Because of Cheng Weihao and Hsu Wei-ning's visit to the set today, Hsu Xing's fans have already seen the reshoots of "Witness" and its approval and release as a foregone conclusion.

If "Witness" is ultimately unable to be released in mainland China, Xu Xing's fans will surely explode again and string together all the ancestors of the entire team, including Sun Man, and whip their corpses.

In fact, when Sun Man was scolded like that before, she didn’t take it too seriously after seeing it online.

But ever since Xu Xing defended her in front of her fans some time ago, Sun Man suddenly wanted to avoid being scolded less.

"Yes," Xu Xing nodded, "but I also told them how to pass the review without reshooting."

Just as I finished speaking, the phone rang.

It’s Qu Mingzhen.

connected.

"I just saw the news, are you going to reshoot?"

She was surprised on the phone.

"No."

Xu Xing then explained the situation.

"Oh, all right."

Qu Mingzhen was relieved.

She had already discussed this matter with Xu Xing and set conditions for agreeing to reshoot the film to help it pass the review. Those conditions were obviously not something that Xu Weining and director Cheng Weihao, who were visiting the set today, could offer.

If Xu Xing agreed, it could only be that Xu Xing swallowed Xu Weining's... sugar-coated bullet.

Qu Mingzhen was quite relieved by Xu Xing's firm refusal.

This is also why Qu Mingzhen only arranged Ma Fanshu for Xu Xing and asked Ma Fanshu to go to Xu Xing whenever he had time, instead of seriously criticizing Xu Xing and strictly forbidding him to mess around with other women.

Apart from giving endorsements to Reba, the Miu Miu title to Nazha, roles to Chen Dulin, and the female lead in an MV to Zhang Junning... Xu Xing generally has a clear mind.

Don't be fooled by women.

Wait until I hang up the phone.

"That means there is still hope for reshoots."

Sun Man continued.

"They probably won't agree," Xu Xing shook his head, "and,"

"Ok?"

"If I really agree to reshoot, it will only be after Wolf Warrior 2 is released."...

After returning, Li Qin also asked this question.

Xu Xing directly replied that he would not reshoot the film.

"Oh, actually I can understand them. It's really not easy to get the opportunity to appear on the big screen."

Li Qin looked up at Xu Xing, with a hint of envy in her tone.

"I'll ask Sister Qin to make a movie when I have the chance."

Xu Xing smiled.

"Um... I'm not--uh~"

Li Qin rolled her eyes.

"Play the female lead."

Xu Xing smiled.

She no longer used strength in her hands, and she became more and more naturally and completely immersed in the state.

Li Qin really believed what Xu Xing said.

Because so far, Xu Xing has never gone back on his word.

Although Li Qin is now the top star of Rongxinda, she doesn't have any decent film resources.

At most, she can play the second female role in a youth film adapted from an IP like "So You Are Still Here".

The heroine of Xu Xing's movies is a resource that everyone in the circle wants.

If I could really get a TV show or a movie from Xu Xing, other actors in the circle would definitely be jealous and go crazy.

So... Li Qin once again had the illusion that Xu Xing really liked her, otherwise why would he give her these two resources...

But I guess I just like sleeping.

Therefore, Li Qin has to work hard to prove "why" to Xu Xing.

After the proof was completed and she regained consciousness, she felt Xu Xing gently stroking her cheek and heard Xu Xing sighing with pity.

"Yuan Chun, why did you turn evil?"

...Li Qin wanted to roll her eyes.

"Princess Agents" has already started airing. In this drama made famous by Zhao Liying, her role as the second female lead, Princess Yuan Chun, has received rave reviews, especially after she turned evil, from a naive and innocent woman to a vicious bad woman. Her cold and crazy side with a sense of brokenness is the most charming role she has ever played.

Coupled with the currently filming "Want to See You", it really makes people think of Reba's previous work.

Yuan Chun and Gao Wen, "Want to See You" and "Love O2O", although Li Qin's appearance is not as good as Reba, her acting skills are much better than Reba.

Therefore, in the industry and fan circle, Li Qin's road to takeoff has been paved.

As long as "Want to See You" is broadcast, she will become the second top star among the 90s flowers.

Xu Xing naturally praised Li Qin many times, saying that she played Yuan Chun very well.

In fact, in order to be in the mood for filming "Want to See You" during the day, Li Qin did not want to play the game of putting herself in Yuan Chun's shoes with Xu Xing, and they also agreed to put on makeup and play together after the filming was wrapped.

——Before the broadcast of "Princess Agents", the most played theme was "So close your eyes for a while."

But Xu Xing would always say a few words when he was most excited... Li Qin couldn't help but respond with a few words, and then Xu Xing would become even more rapid.

Then, she felt like she was really dead.

That is why Xu Xing was not joking when he said that he would ask Li Qin to film a movie in the future.

In this completely broken and shattered form, there is really no one who can compare to her for now.

……

"Don't worry, it will definitely not affect the filming of Detective Chinatown 2."

Facing Chen Sicheng who came to visit the set, Xu Xing also made a promise.

The initial plan is to release "Detective Chinatown 2" during the Spring Festival next year, so the shooting period will be very tight and no accidents can occur.

Now, there is only half a month left before the filming starts. The news is spreading all over the Internet that Xu Xing will shoot "Witness" after finishing "Want to See You".

Even though Xu Xing assured Chen Shicheng on the phone that it would not affect "Detective Chinatown 2", Director Chen, who could not sit still, still rushed to visit the set to express his attitude.

Xu Xing was also speechless about "Witness".

Ever since Cheng Weihao and Xu Weining came here together, and their "romantic offensive" didn't work, they are now spreading news every day to provoke Xu Xing's fans.

——In fact, Huayi, Guangxian and other companies have also contacted the film "Witness" and thought about taking over the promotion and distribution in the mainland and making a fortune. In the past few days, people from those companies have called Xu Xing and tried to persuade him to reshoot, but Xu Xing completely stood with Wan Da and did not give in.

If Xu Xing is to reshoot the scene, Wan Da’s presence is a necessary condition.

Otherwise, they'll just cut the finale abruptly.

Under the instigation of Xu Xing's fans, the arrogance that was suppressed by Xu Xing himself in a Weibo post some time ago has gradually swelled up.

At the beginning, it was still——

"I really don't mean to scold the team, but why didn't they let you reshoot?"

"Why did the team arrange such a tight shooting schedule? Now there is no time for reshoots."

"Okay, okay! I won't curse! Can I beg you? Please! Kneel down and beg! I can kowtow 180 times! Let Xu Xing reshoot! He really needs this movie! Movies mean everything to him! Please have pity on his movie dream!"

Now it has become——

"Xingbao, you can criticize us if you need to, but we must also scold you if you need to! Are Chengchu not letting Xingbao reshooting in order to use the time that can be squeezed out to force Xingbao to attend your parents' funeral?"

"It only takes three days! Can't you give Xingbao three days and let your parents live three more days? Chengchu???"

"Don't lock the door of the studio. Remember to hold the package steady when receiving it, and don't drop it on the ground. Don't be scared when you hear the beeping sound. Please believe that the clock inside is just a reminder of how many seconds the parents can live. [Hehe]"

(End of this chapter)