My wife is in my arms

Chapter 1375 Carrying Three
This person's influence and appeal are the fastest to unite people in the entertainment industry.

Its influence in other areas is also ridiculously strong.

Several films flopped during this Spring Festival season, but this investment project stood out from the crowd. The key is that the second-highest grossing film is not even in the same league as the other projects.

The second-place film in the Spring Festival box office barely broke 1 billion yuan.

Everyone knows that this movie, which grossed over 1 billion yuan, used a lot of expensive special effects scenes, with a total production cost of 450 million yuan. For other movies, grossing over 1 billion yuan would be a good start to the year, but this movie is still operating at a loss.

In addition to the high production costs, the advertising expenses also amounted to nearly 100 million yuan, which increased the production cost to about 550 million yuan. To break even, the box office would need to be between 1.2 billion and 1.3 billion yuan. However, judging from the current daily box office, it is likely that the cost can be recovered.

As for the promised second installment, given the near-loss situation, the second film will inevitably be shelved. On the other hand, if "Crazy Stone" surpasses 4 billion yuan in total box office revenue, he will join the 10 billion yuan box office club.

With these thoughts in mind, Assistant Director Xu felt that he had really had a rough year.

Unfortunately, this person happened to insult an unknown actor, and it seems that the actor is willing to stand up for him.

It's just as rumored.

They have a strong sense of justice.

It seemed like he was saying, "Even when you go fishing, you always end up going home empty-handed because you release all the fish you catch." Just as he was feeling an unprecedented sense of panic, Zhang You looked at Song Wendao and asked, "Are you really a graduate of a performing arts academy?!"

"Um"

Song Wen, who was sitting upright on the stool, quickly replied.

Before Zhang You could ask further questions, he chuckled a few times, offering an explanation, saying, "Indeed, very few people believe me, and I don't know how I ended up like this."

"Why don't you ask your classmates? I think quite a few of them have already made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry! If you ask them, they could easily give you a hand, and things would be much better."

Zhang You raised the question that he found most perplexing.

Forcing a connection when there's no real connection is ungrateful, but not making use of this classmate relationship is a big deal for an established actor. Even just a little help would be better than Song Wen's current situation.

"I don't want to use my classmate's data."

Song Wen explained, "I used to be quite proud and arrogant, so I couldn't bring myself to do it. Later, I tried to swallow my pride, but when I picked up the phone to make the call, I was too embarrassed to speak up. They did try to introduce me to potential partners, but the director rejected me after seeing my appearance, and that's how things gradually got to where I am now."

Zhang You listened patiently as Song Wen finished speaking.

Zhang You didn't know the specifics of the situation.

But to say it's because of his appearance... there are so many roles in a movie or TV series, there must be some that need to be of average appearance, but this Song Wen... I suppose he just couldn't bring himself to do it.

This is probably the real reason why he hasn't made it big.

As for his past arrogance, judging from his reaction just now, he probably said things like "If I were twenty years younger." In short, he was introverted when he was young, but he's still like this now that he's over forty.

Knowing there are connections, some people refuse to ask for help. There are many people like this in society. Some people don't have connections, but they are very good at currying favor. For example, when working at a company, if the boss has a family matter, they will run around to help. They will give gifts during holidays. Even if they are not good at their job, the boss will still give them opportunities when they are given them.

In contrast, those who work diligently have been with the company for many years and are still on the front lines.

He can't speak.

It's not that they can't speak, it's just that they can't bring themselves to say it. Saying a few flattering words feels like their dignity has been severely trampled on, it could kill them, and they will deliberately refuse to speak to their superiors.

The leader chatted with others, and even if he stood next to him, he wouldn't say a word. He was a quiet and handsome man, but no matter how handsome he was... he just couldn't get promoted and gradually turned into a weathered old man.

They can't even speak, let alone give gifts.

In reality, many people in this society could rise quickly if someone gave them a hand, but they don't actively reach out for help... They always think that benefactors have a discerning eye and will take the initiative, but in fact, benefactors also need to be actively sought out. This Song Wen probably has many benefactors. Zhang You isn't a student at a performing arts academy, but he knows that every class will always have one or two, or even seven or eight, benefactors. If that doesn't work, there are always female classmates. Female students in performing arts departments are often favored by wealthy men because of their outstanding looks and figures.

Most of them can marry well. If you can't rely on your male classmates, you can rely on your female classmates... Just let their husbands take care of them. There's absolutely no need to hang yourself on the rope of the entertainment industry.

That's what Zhang You thought anyway.

However, the fact that Song Wen was still in the entertainment industry in his forties showed that he intended to stay in this circle forever.

What role are you planning to audition for today!?

After reading through all of Song Wen's information, Zhang You began to ask questions.

"I think……"

Song Wen didn't say what he was going to say directly, but the meaning was already quite clear.

"The one with a slightly more significant role, right!?"

Zhang You picked up the conversation and said this with a smile.

Song Wen scratched his head awkwardly.

Zhang You didn't say anything more, but instead looked down at the documents on the table. Seeing that the position of Prince Dun was still vacant, Zhang You said directly, "Then let's go with Prince Dun! He's unruly on the outside, but henpecked."

"it is good"

Song Wen nodded quickly.

"These are your lines. You have five minutes to prepare."

Zhang You pulled out Prince Dun's script and handed it to Song Wen. Song Wen hurriedly stood up and respectfully accepted it, his hands trembling slightly as he took the script.

However, he still tried to remain calm.

After reading the script, he realized that Mr. Zhang hadn't found anyone to act with him; he meant that Mr. Zhang was directly asking him to perform without props, meaning he would portray a character by himself in front of empty space.

Five minutes passed quickly.

"let's start!"

Zhang You spoke directly.

Song Wen stood up from the stool, walked to the door and then walked back. His face was solemn and dignified, and he walked with great momentum in just a few steps. Then he made a gesture of lifting his clothes before sitting down.

Zhang You sat in the chair, watching intently.

His acting skills are indeed quite good.

Having done his homework beforehand, Song Wen then burst into laughter, saying, "Haha, as long as it's not a pee-making excuse, it's fine." Since no one was acting with him, Song Wen handled things according to his own understanding.

He glanced to the side, then looked again, then slapped his lips and quickly apologized, saying, "My wife is right. I was a bit crude. I won't say it again. Please don't take it to heart, my wife..."

Done.

He laughed twice more.

It seems that this is a way to alleviate his embarrassment.

(End of this chapter)