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Chapter 276 Even Old Li is superficial, how can you expect Blind Sister to choose?

Friday, September 1st.

It's back-to-school season for many people, at the buffet restaurant on the second floor of a large hotel in Seoul.

Hotyizha, Yang Mi, Mao Xiaotong, and others are carefully selecting their meals.

Mao Xiaotong saw that Yang Mi had prepared a small bowl of wontons, a small bowl of vinegar, and a cup of milk.

She stared in disbelief and exclaimed, "Sister Honey, you deserve so much vinegar?"

The other person's small bowl contained at most five wontons, the rest were all soup.

The bowls of the same size were filled with vinegar about 80% full, the same amount as the wonton soup.

The big secret agent stared at Mao Xiaotong with her watery eyes for a few moments, then nodded, "I like this kind of thing, you don't need to worry about me."

It's been several days.

Liu Shishi called out to Mao Xiaotong from the dormitory at Beijing Film Academy that they would depart on the 24th.

A full week has passed.

After such a long time, (Extreme Job 2) is a blockbuster movie that will be a hit at the end of the summer season.

In its second week in mainland China, the film raked in 1.49 million yuan with 80% of the screenings.

The first four days of the third week grossed 7800 million, but the last three days saw a reduction in screenings to 50% due to the release of "The Hangover Part II," resulting in 3600 million in gross over those three days.

This is equivalent to 1.14 million in the third week.

The total revenue for the first weekend plus the following two weeks was 3.32 million.

The fourth week just passed saw 75 million, bringing the cumulative total to 4.07 million, breaking the 400 million mark in mainland China.

The total amount accumulated in Hong Kong Bay over the past few days is HK$7900 million.

If it continues to be screened, it's still very likely to surpass 5 million in total box office revenue nationwide.

The Hangover Part II earned 2700 million yuan in box office revenue with a 40% screening rate in its opening weekend and 6800 million yuan in its second week, accumulating a total of 9500 million yuan.

Those who managed to squeeze in the money (while keeping in touch) have accumulated 1.33 million RMB in mainland China.

This spectacular summer movie season has finally come to an end.

These days, Yang Mi is still so jealous she wants to die.

How did Mao Xiaotong, a nobody, manage to win and become the female lead in Deng Chao's new TV series?

That's not all; Chen Xiao has already acted in two dramas: "The Little Man" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea."

I want to be paired with Mao Xiaotong in the new movie.

There's no need for the male and female leads to fight over billing order.

But now it's already clear in the industry that the movie Mao Xiaotong is going to star in is an adaptation of a novel that's a huge hit in Japan.

Although it's an online novel, it has a high number of clicks and widespread circulation.

Just like the mainland internet personality Cai's (First Intimate Contact).

Published at the end of last year, it received over ten million clicks during its serialization!
Time Media's early acquisition of the copyright from the Japanese group has also attracted the attention of publishing companies.

After all, the Time Machine has traversed the global entertainment industry and hasn't really made any mistakes.

Can copyrights be stolen by time?

The publishing company finalized the publication two months ahead of the original plan, and sold over 600,000 copies of the book in August alone.

More than 60 copies a month?
The original Tracks was published in October 2006, and sold 1 million copies in one month.

That's why it was able to get the movie and TV series done so quickly in 07 and 08.

It caused such a huge sensation.

This kind of novel is simply unbeatable.

Of course, the novel "Koizora" only accumulated sales of more than 07 million copies in Japan by the end of 200.

It can only be said that true fans of serialized books buy the official version to support their idols as soon as it is published.

Before Tong Liya met you, before the filming of the movie officially began.

In East and Southeast Asia, including China, the cumulative sales of genuine copies are only a little over 400 million.

of course.

When the movie was released, (Meet You) grossed 5.59 million RMB in mainland China before it was taken off the screens.

That's equivalent to 6.77 million people nationwide.

Peninsula grossed HK$2.14 million at the box office.

Such blockbuster movies can boost book sales. During the movie's run, the book "Meet You" sold over 180 million genuine copies in China and South Korea.

The main reason is that a large number of people in mainland China are now buying genuine products.

This is considered a meeting with you in East and Southeast Asia, with over 600 million genuine copies sold.

Tong Liya's book royalties across various regions are generally between 8% and 10%.

The cheapest genuine copy in mainland China is 30 yuan, while in Hong Kong it's 80 Hong Kong dollars.

The price of a single book in Japan and South Korea is generally HK$100, with different prices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

All things considered, it can be seen as having an average retail price of 50 yuan per book.

Book royalties can reach as high as 2700 million RMB!
Leaving aside this royalty income.

Tong Liya's book didn't sell very well in Japan or South Korea.

The overwhelming popularity of (Koizora) made it a huge hit in Japan.

Thinking of this, Yang Mi held the tray in one hand and picked up the vinegar bowl in the other, saying, "Xiao Tong, let me give you a demonstration. Look, I'll eat a wonton and drink a bowl of vinegar."

After she took a big gulp, she almost jumped up and ascended to heaven on the spot.

Hot clothes were quickly tied up by Mao Xiaotong.

Or catch the milk cup that Yang Mi dropped from her plate when she jumped up.

The situation is small and stable.

The two looked at each other, watching the big secret agent, who was grimacing and showing off how incredibly sour it was, change her expression.

The big secret changed its tune in a short time.

Chen Xiao and Jin Shijia, accompanied by their assistants, emerged from the stairwell.

The group's eyes lit up when they saw the senior or classmate, and they quickened their pace to greet her.

Chen Xiao and his companion were also stunned.

The secret is still undergoing a dramatic transformation!

After watching for more than ten seconds, Chen Xiao scratched his head and chuckled, "What's this, Sister Honey??"

Yang Mi gritted her teeth and suppressed the overwhelming jealousy, her eyes brimming with tears. "It's okay, I'm just experiencing the bittersweetness of life to deepen my emotional memories."

She was the first to debut!

He appeared on the sound engineer's show in 02.

What about the early 90s (King of Beggars Su)? His resume is even more illustrious.

Now there's a senior student wearing a hot shirt and three classmates.

They were all people she envied.

Yang Mi came along to play the role of a female henchman in the Kazakh and Han Chinese (or you could define her as South Korean) scimitar gang led by Reyizha in (John Wick 3).

Guest appearance.

After her cameo appearance, she flew to the other side of the strait to film (Itazura na Kiss 2).

She has a ton of representative works.

But I feel that Mao Xiaotong could take away her position as one of the Eight Beauties with just one TV series and one movie.

Chen Xiao has a minor supporting role, but what if the male lead in (The Legend of the Blue Sea) becomes a huge hit?
After all, she was partnered with Jeon Ji-hyun.

Quan Zhixian is not among the Four Great Dan Actresses or the Eight Beauties of China.

That's because the other person is South Korean, and their agency is also South Korean.

Her popularity in China is definitely on par with the top four actresses.

Not to mention the added bonus of the female lead in (My Sassy Girl) (Extreme Job 1).

Her roles range from the lead in Reply 1988, the second lead in John Wick 2, to her top-six role in Lucy.

How much of a boost is that?

Last year, her starring role in "The Mischievous Princess" aired on Sichuan TV and became a minor hit of the year, with a peak viewership rating of 11.8%.

This is the National Day holiday!

To pursue the standards of the first Legend of Sword and Fairy game.

It's a cut above the Liu Yifei and Hu Ge version of (The Return of the Condor Heroes).

This is the original hit drama that propelled a Korean actress from obscurity to become the highest-paid South Korean actress.

This is Jeon Ji-hyun?
…………

A moment later, the group had chosen their meal.

Mao Xiaotong and Reyizha watched as the secret was still the same as the original bowl of wontons with milk.

She then took a sip of vinegar and a sip of chili oil, showcasing her amazing face-changing skills.

The two women looked at each other again.

Chen Xiao and Jin Shijia were both numb, feeling as if there were nails in their seats.

They shouldn't have come down for breakfast at this time. After Chen Xiao ate a tea egg, he forced himself to say, "Sister Mi, I have some news for you. Sister Quan has finished filming (The Legend of the Blue Sea)."

"There's also a drama (Descendants of the Sun), for which the script outline was also provided by CEO Lee."

"As Jeon Ji-hyun said, (Descendants of the Sun) has a high probability of being able to catch up with the aftereffects of My Love from the Star or Goblin, and even if it can't catch up, it still has about 80% of the power."

"The female lead is definitely gone, but the second female lead seems quite likable."

How much vinegar and chili oil should I pair with this little wonton?
As expected of a senior figure, awesome.

Mao Xiaotong suddenly realized, and nodded to Yang Mi's shock, "I've also heard of this project. Senior Sister said it might actually work."

"Mi-jie, you can try to win over Quan-jie more often when you have free time."

She realized that Yang Mi might be under pressure from a "midlife crisis" and was torturing herself.

The Eight Beauties of Time?
The Great Secret doesn't want to be swept away like Yanzi, Zhou Xun, and the others.

However, Mao Xiaotong is not really interested in the nicknames of the Eight Beauties.

She feels that Japanese dramas and Japanese adult films will satisfy her for the next three to five years.

I dare not think of anything more.

The more I want, the more I feel I owe Brother Li and then Sister Bingbing, and I can never repay them.

She plans to follow in the footsteps of Jin Dong, Wang Kai, and others after these rounds.

A slow-paced theatrical performance or an experience similar to the one at Beijing Railway Station.

I strive to become a respected actor as soon as possible.

She initially offered to split the profits 90/10, meaning 90% of the company's profits would be split over 20 years.

They also felt that Lao Li's status and position meant he no longer cared about such a profit-sharing arrangement.

But when the contract was actually signed, it was still 60/40, and she personally lost 40%? That's an explosive rate of making money.

Liu Shishi once said that she was also one of the candidates for the second female lead in (Descendants of the Sun).

I would still suggest Yang Mi go for a run.

The secret friend got excited again and hugged Mao Xiaotong, wanting to kiss her, but Mao Xiaotong pushed her away in fright.

The secret agent smiled and raised the bowl of vinegar to toast Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao, “…”

A moment later, I watched as the chief secretary finished the vinegar, wontons, and milk and ran away.

Chen Xiao slammed his hand on the table. “I feel like there’s no need to be so anxious. If you get a good opportunity, just give it your all. If you make money, just focus on your work.”

"Being free is good."

Mao Xiaotong nodded.

Jin Shijia said the same thing: "My acting skills are too bad. I need to go back and study for a year after finishing this project."

They are not ambitious people, and they don't have such big dreams.

Therefore, the Great Secret cannot be understood.

Hotyza laughed and said, "We mainly focus on improving our English and Japanese, and our acting skills have been tested in movies and idol dramas."

"Their foundation is already quite good."

…………

10:9 AM on March 1th.

Liu Shishi walked out of the suite with a beaming smile as she picked up the food cart brought by the waiter.

They exchanged only a few words before dismissing the waiter.

The head confidante ran over from not far away, "Senior Sister, you must have worked hard again last night, sleeping until now?"

Arrived in Hancheng on August 28.

It was a hotel booked by a major film crew, and Samsung arranged the reception.

Quan Zhixian picked them up from the airport that day.

Haven't left the hotel rooftop yet?

Filming (legend has it) for one or two months, then taking a few days off is standard procedure.

The big secret is that he's starting to doubt whether that Senior Brother Li is even a normal human being.

Are some things just that interesting?
Liu Shishi, Dong Xuan, and even Da Meiyuan didn't seem to go out much.

Of course, this is the situation on the surface. In reality, Lao Li and several girlfriends took turns going out and enjoying many of Seoul's night views.

His fondness for nighttime outings gradually became known.

Lee Jae-yong paid to contract out some venues, and his bodyguard team would take over and inspect them.

Play however you want.

Liu Shishi glanced at the big secret and said happily, "There's no hardship at all. I'm enjoying it. I also need to prepare for a new project."

"My senior bought the copyright to a Taiwanese novel (You Are the Apple of My Eye) that was published this June."

"However, this time I'm directing. He originally wanted me to play the female lead, but I tried to persuade him to make a cameo appearance as the male lead, which failed."

“Since he doesn’t even do cameo roles, I’ve lost interest in playing the female lead. I might have to try directing, but that will probably be delayed for a year or two.”

When "Those Years" was published this June, the original author began seeking film and television adaptations.

The results? It wasn't until the 10s that it became truly effective.

As for the results?

(Those years) they achieved a record of 410 million New Taiwan Dollars in Taiwan, which is 100 million more than Kung Fu.

It was released in Hong Kong Island at the same time and grossed HK$6186 million at the box office.

The 2011 Hong Kong films (Shaolin) and (Overheard 2) only grossed a total of over HK$4400 million in Hong Kong Island.

However, the film only grossed 7500 million RMB at the box office in mainland China.

This isn't a case of cultural incompatibility; it's just that the film was released in mainland China a few months later!

When a feature film is released in theaters, high-definition pirated copies are rampant on the internet.

Back in 2012, netizens were also very used to watching pirated high-definition videos.

With over 90 ratings on Douban and a score as high as 8.1, this romantic film proves that it has not been unpopular with audiences.

"Love is Not Blind" grossed 350 million yuan at the box office in mainland China and received a 7.2 rating from 600,000 users on Douban.

If internet piracy hadn't been so prevalent, the number of pirated copies would probably have exceeded 4 million back then.

In the same year, Lost in Thailand grossed 12.64 billion yuan.

High box office figures are becoming increasingly common. In 2012, the lowest-grossing box office among the top ten was 3.7 million RMB, ranking tenth.

Thanks to this movie, Fen Dong has become a rising star.

Xiao Long Bao (a nickname for a young actress) rose to fame overnight thanks to the movie, and was nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress, becoming the most popular actress.

Then, I turned to the movie starring Jet Li and Wen Zhang (Badges of Fury) and its female lead.

Then there's the new version (The Return of the Condor Heroes) Little Dragon Girl and a series of other resources.

After starring in the hugely popular "Scarlet Heart," Liu Shishi went to play a minor supporting role in "Badges of Fury" to promote Xiaolongbao.

Wenzhang was at his peak before the landslide.

This time, Li Wenyu didn't actively seek out copyrights, unlike when he was actively pursuing copyrights for works like "Ghost Blows Out the Light," "Lurking," and "Sky of Love."

The original author of (Those Years) Giddens Ko proactively handed the script to Mtime Media.

Liu Shishi said excitedly, "I think Guo Biting is alright too, she could definitely play the lead role in a romance movie."

"But Mimi, if you speak the Taiwanese dialect well before filming starts, I can consider you as the female lead."

The secret confidante was so excited her conscience was pounding. "I learned some of their dialect and accent when I filmed Prank 1. Let me show you."

If she can be the leading lady, why would she need a regular idol drama? But no, continuing to film It Started With a Kiss 2 is also a learning period.

Liu Shishi, “…”

She stared at her secretary, wanting to complain about how the other woman had inflated her and transferred fat to make her so big—was it really necessary?

She recalled how she was still pleading with Lao Li to give her more nourishment after she had a murder case.

It's best to replenish it to prevent further degradation.

Xiao Liu was a little embarrassed to complain.

Even a male god like Lao Li is superficial.

What choice does this leave Xiao Liu with? She's left with only traditional Chinese medicine-based cosmetic natural therapies.

She now regrets not eating more meat, eggs, and dairy products during her formative years when she was fifteen or sixteen.

I haven't been trying to supplement my diet with nutrients.

She's a player between AC and AC, and a bit better than Xiao Tong.

But you can forget about dealing with someone like Alexandra who has no sense of martial ethics.

It's ridiculous that even against a Mystic Secret, you can break through someone's defenses like this.

Yang Mi, in a state of excitement, quickly showcased her local accent.

Regardless of whether this (Those Years) will explode or not, it will be a project that allows Liu Shishi to take on after (Goblin) and (Hearty Girl).

This is something we must fight for.

After all, this was originally arranged by Lao Li for Shi Shi to play the female lead. She felt that it was meaningless if Lao Li didn't play the male lead, so she switched to directing.

(End of this chapter)