Huayu has been doing one good deed a day since 2001

Chapter 308 An Insane Tap Water Storm Sweeps Through the Nation

Time turns.

December 2007, 5.

Early on Monday morning of the May Day holiday, Li Wenyu brought Da Meiyuan and Zhang Ziyi.

Then He Bing, Yang Xue, Nie Yuan and other (dear) creative team members appeared at Renmin University.

He earned a combined Master's and Doctoral degree in Media Studies from Renmin University.

Although he doesn't come often, Old Li considers him almost one of his own.

A group of people had just appeared in the free screening room of the school auditorium.

From the host to a group of school leaders and teachers who came to watch the film.

Then countless students burst into enthusiastic applause.

After a brief warm-up interaction, one of the male hosts exclaimed excitedly, "Mr. Li, you're almost the richest Chinese person in the world, and you're still personally promoting a movie?"

"I wonder how much box office revenue Mr. Li expects this movie to achieve?"

Old Li smiled and nodded, "Even if I become the richest man, I still eat three meals a day and work 24 hours a day."

"I'm just like everyone else, working and living a normal life. There's no need for you to be too curious."

"As for the box office, I hope to create a new miracle. The online promotion has already explained that Dear will be a pure charity film, just like (Dying to Survive).

"If the box office in mainland China exceeds 1 billion, our company, Time, will also share 400 to 500 million in profits."

"Donate it all after deducting costs."

He was smiling as he looked at Da Meiyuan.

Da Meiyuan quickly added, "When I was receiving some scripts from outside, a Hollywood group offered me $800 million in compensation."

"However, the script (for my dear) was so moving that my salary was only 1 yuan."

"Audiences don't need to worry about us actors taking exorbitant salaries to drive up costs."

"Excluding marketing and promotion costs, the production cost of 'Dearest' was less than 1000 million RMB."

Boom~
The auditorium was in an uproar.

The applause was thunderous and could not be suppressed.

As I said before, (Dying to Survive) has always existed on streaming platforms.

The advertising revenue generated from the daily increase in clicks and views has been continuously donated.

The entire network of promotional materials from Time Travel had already clearly stated that "Dearest" is a film about a child being abducted and the search for that child.

Kidnappers are a species that is absolutely hated by both heaven and man in the country.

It is something that countless normal people abhor.

Moreover, countless people worry that they will be the next victim.

The blockbuster films that Mtime Media is blasting at during the May Day Golden Week holiday are not comedies.

It's not an action blockbuster.

The plot may be quite heavy, and the subject matter may not be appealing.

But Da Meiyuan bluntly stated that her fee was 1 yuan.

This stands in stark contrast to the $800 million in razor blades offered by outsiders.

She also said that excluding publicity and marketing investments, the production cost was less than ten million.

At that time, the box office revenue donated was so high that if it exceeded 6 million, more than 2 million would be donated.

If it reaches 1 billion, then 400 million will be donated.

From Weibo to Renren, 360 Group, and Tencent.

They are also promoting a large-scale public welfare campaign that uses a simple photo to help abducted victims and their families find a source of warmth.

We live in a mobile era where mobile phone photography is all the rage.

The more a topic is developed, the more people it can help!

During this period, many netizens and ordinary people in mainland China were very kind-hearted.

Instead of a group of people calmly passing by when someone collapses more than ten years later.

The applause lasted for three to five minutes, along with various cheers.

On stage, Lao Li and Da Meiyuan remained composed and steady.

Others, such as Zhang Ziyi, He Bing, Yang Xue, and Xiao Yang, were also quite excited.

The auditorium fell silent again, and the female host said excitedly and curiously, "Mr. Li, we are now full of confidence that (our dear) will create a new box office miracle."

"I'm asking on behalf of myself, as well as countless fans and netizens."

Why did you initially choose this subject matter for your project?

Old Li's smile remained unchanged. "Since we achieved success in our business, not only myself, but also CEO Ma of Tencent and others have had the same question in their hearts."

"Internet entrepreneurs like us don't offer much help to the real light and heavy industries."

"It also didn't provide many jobs for society."

"Yet they have each amassed such enormous wealth; how significant are we to society?"

"After chatting for a while, a little bit of social responsibility as the head of a major media company emerged."

"If each of us makes a small contribution, it can positively promote the spread of good public order and good customs, which can be considered a small return for all the money we've earned."

"Moreover, I also obtained a doctorate in media studies from Renmin University, which is like getting the university involved in doing something good."

This charity work wasn't done by him alone.

Many people, including the team, are working together to promote it.

He wouldn't mind bringing in Little Ma to share the firepower.

Once the explosion occurs, Lao Li's social reputation will rise to a new level.

Sometimes, when a good deed goes viral, it's necessary to involve more people to share the burden.

The simple conversation was met with thunderous applause once again.

……

The roadshow lasted for one hour.

At this point, the normal conversations from all over the country will continue, and then the screening room at Hong Kong Harbour Bay will be opened.

(Dear) has already been shown several times.

After all, it was released at midnight on the 1st.

However, this did not hinder the success of the roadshow!
It wasn't until Lao Li and his team left the stage, exchanged pleasantries with the school leaders for a while, and then left by car that they finally arrived.

Then, other sounds, such as loud laughter, filled the auditorium screening room.

But that's not how funny the plot of "Dearest" is.

It was Li Wenyu who made up to look older, and her face became plumper and her cheeks fuller.

He appears as a greasy, middle-aged internet cafe owner.

This is a stark contrast to his skyrocketing net worth in reality.

This is something that makes countless people burst into laughter when they think of his real identity and compare it to his image on the big screen.

Dear, it truly is a tearjerker that repeatedly brings tears to the eyes of viewers.

……

The daytime roadshow has come to an end.

The creative team returned to the media building at around 8 p.m. on the 1st.

At the drinking parties in the private rooms of the underground cafeteria, many people come specifically to freeload drinks or to offer congratulations.

For example, Jiang Wen, the director and lead actor of "Lost and Found," which was invested in by Tencent.

Then there's the Chinese-American Lao Wang and Feng Kuzi, and so on.

A group of people took turns trying to toast Li Wenyu, but they all seemed unable to get close to him.

Too many people offered to help Lao Li avoid drinking alcohol.

I won't talk about He Bing, the second male lead.

Hai Yitian, who made a cameo appearance as one of the fathers of the victims in the "Searching for a Child Across Ten Thousand Miles" group, also played the role of the one who blocked drinks for the victims.

After finally managing to finish a round of drinks, Jiang Wen walked up to Lao Li, bowed, and said, "Mr. Li, some people say that I've actually been making the same movie all my life."

“It might have been like that before, but losing a child is definitely different.”

"Mr. Ma initially considered hiring Jet Li, but was put off by the high fees. I settled for just two yuan. Being an actor and director is a profession."

"It's truly worthwhile to have such a work in our careers."

"I respect you."

Old Li smiled and drank a glass with Jiang Wen. "Ah Jie is sometimes hard to evaluate, and it's difficult to say. I wish Director Jiang great success."

Even Ma Ge (Little Ma) will be making a cameo appearance as a traffic cop in "Lost and Found".

Pony is out drinking right now.

Even from a distance, Little Ma pulled out an Apple 2G phone.

I waved my hand over here and used the Wi-Fi to send a message to Lao Li via QQ.

Old Li was speechless.

It seems that Da Meiyuan was a bit too eager for novelty, so she took the initiative to open a phone and tap the Penguin Media Platform app, exclaiming, "This new version of the phone is so convenient."

"Not only are there no SMS fees for sending messages, but the large screen is also very comfortable to use."

"Little Ma sent a message saying that Tencent also wants to invest in the historical drama king you mentioned, the Return to Ming project."

Li Wenyu laughed, "I would welcome investment in this drama series."

Let alone Pony Ma's investment, he'd welcome investment from China Film Group as well. With Li's rising status and position, many things are much easier to negotiate.

But the more friends you have, the more...? That's the truth.

……

The next few days.

Old Li and the main creative team went on a roadshow together, and no one complained about being tired.

Let alone him and his girlfriend, who are practically cheating.

Even people with ordinary physical constitutions like Zhang Ziyi, Yang Xue, and He Bing...

They all get more and more energetic the more they run.

Even for them, running around every day not only tires their bodies but also their minds.

The problem is that you asked your assistant to collect some public comments and viewing experiences.

What about other public opinion trends?
This is like a small mushroom bursting with excitement, stimulating the individual's mental world.

Li Keqiang, who is close to becoming the world's richest Chinese person, has publicly announced that he will donate all his profits.

Excluding publicity and marketing, the total production cost was less than ten million.

The Time series also features (minor characters) and (Rapid Pursuit).

It grossed 10.25 billion and 8.8 million yuan at the box office nationwide.

In an era filled with countless kind-hearted and good people across the internet, this is a high-quality blockbuster.

It's enough to inspire countless people to become (my dear) crazy fans!

Especially during the nationwide campaign to capture any photo online.

Weibo is launching a new batch of influential figures, all of whom are victims who have lost their children in real life.

The parents of the victims were not only sharing their experiences over the years, but also seeking help.

(Dear) has become a phenomenon due to its popularity, interacting and linking with reality.

It's a major event to suppress all voices, big and small.

7:5 AM on March 8th.

Fat Bing stared blankly at a report, muttering in disbelief, "Golden Week seven days, mainland box office accumulated 3.08 million? That's really broken."

"hiss……"

This data is terrifying and outrageous.

It's worth noting that the first mainland Chinese film to break 2 million yuan in a single week was last year (The Little Man).

The little guy managed to keep it up a few times, but the highest it ever reached was around 2.1 million.

The second film to break 2 million yuan in a single week was "Gone Girl," which was released early in the Lunar New Year season and grossed 2.06 million yuan.

That's all.

There are too many large-scale gatherings.

Only these two films have ever enjoyed a screening rate of over 90%.

Just a few months later, the film's screening rate has exceeded 3% with a 95% screening rate.

These stats are really impressive.

Old Li nodded with a smile, "During the Lunar New Year film season, thanks to the entry of capital from Wanda and other companies that boosted cinema growth, the highest weekly box office reached around 3 million."

"A few more months have passed, and the efficiency of large-capital cinema expansion has improved."

"It's definitely higher than the previous alliances of small cinema chains in various regions."

It is estimated that the current weekly box office in mainland China has reached around 3.5 million yuan.

It was 2007, after all.

The 00s already covered 74% of the trajectory.

A single film grossed over 3 million RMB in a single week, roughly equivalent to 4000 million USD.

This voter base surpasses even the value of an island nation.

However, after the May Day Golden Week, we can only rely on weekend performance in the coming weeks.

The college entrance examination season ends in early June, after which millions of new candidates will enter the examination market.

That's when another big box office hit will happen, just like the prelude to the summer movie season.

The film "(Dearest)" has surpassed one billion yuan in box office revenue in mainland China, and its upward trajectory is already quite stable.

This also confirms Da Meiyuan's path to becoming a 10 billion yuan film queen.

The next moment, Lao Li grabbed his cup, took a sip of Shishi brand milk, and laughed, "I'll reduce the frequency of my roadshows and spend a few more days at Qianlibu."

"Those brand-new spare parts and various production machines still need Lei Zi to run around and buy them."

"But I want to push for battery upgrades."

The current prototype of the Type 95 Long-Range 2.1 aircraft can only fly for a maximum of ten minutes with a full load.

You can do a lot in just ten minutes by taking advantage of the convenience of flying.

After all, its effective range is three to four hundred meters.

However, the high-tech mounting on the battery side still needs to be pushed steadily.

Fat Ice was speechless.

After a few seconds of silence, she asked curiously, "If you continue to push for battery upgrades, will Apple, Samsung, or other manufacturers follow suit?"

"They'll be placing battery orders with us too?"

"The new phone is easy to use, but the battery life is a bit poor."

The new version of the Nokia phone is said to have a standby time of up to 10 days.

How long will it take to use the battery in an iPhone 2G? Anyway, if you're constantly playing games, it'll run out of power very quickly.

Old Li smiled and shook his head, "Let's see."

Time flies, and the department is not short of money.

They have no plans to go public within the next twenty years.

The battery business can achieve rapid and explosive growth.

But I'm not in a hurry to make money from it.

When Lao Li arrived at the underground parking lot, Tong Liya, who was his driver, was already waiting.

As the car started, she exclaimed in shock, "It's really over 3 million! This charity film is terrifying; the entire internet and most people have become its advocates."

"I feel that if the summer movie season started, the screenings could be extended by two weeks."

"Other blockbusters shouldn't rush to release; this movie will create a new box office miracle."

"It won't be broken in the short term, even in the next few years."

The internet age has given rise to many new types of crimes and evils.

But the vast majority of those who remain silent are still friendly and responsible.

When one is in trouble, help comes from all sides.

This is a tradition in the country, and countless people will become enthusiastic advocates and frontline fighters.

Given Li's close ties to the richest Chinese person, he publicly stated that he would donate all his profits.

Over 90% of netizens would believe him.

He has assets worth hundreds of billions.

They wouldn't stoop so low as to cause trouble or engage in underhanded tactics within the "Dear Benefits" platform.

This is still precedented by "The Medicine God" and "Ocean Paradise".

The miracles that tap water will create in the future will come first with Wolf Warrior and then with Nezha 2.

You should release Avatar in 3D Max right now.

None of them can compare to the appeal and explosive power of the nationwide tap water campaign.

Li Wenyu nodded, "Hopefully this wave will strike a blow against most human traffickers."

If this donation can help hundreds or even thousands of victimized families in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau realize their dream of reunion.

To prevent subsequent victims from being harmed in the original trajectory of the impact.

It's definitely great value for money.

Old Li was still reminiscing when his phone rang.

The new email was a congratulatory text message from Pony Ma: "That's incredible! Your Weibo account has already surpassed 1500 billion views? Tencent has also surpassed 800 billion views."

"Our film is for charity, but its market value has skyrocketed too much."

Old Li was speechless.

What did he announce in such a high-profile manner?

In an era where tap water is everywhere, another form of feedback is just as fierce.

After all, (Dear) it broke 3 million in mainland China and 3000 million in Hong Kong in seven days.

This is no small matter in terms of overall impact.

Similar to the release of Wolf Warrior 2 and Ne Zha 2, this is another kind of nationwide thrill.

During the Golden Week holiday, both Weibo and Tencent saw explosive growth.

The original trajectory was that Tencent, the giant in 2007, didn't break 110 billion until October.

For the first half of the year, the value hovered around 40-50 billion.

(End of this chapter)