Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 437 The heart that had been hanging in suspense finally died completely!
Beijing, Haidian
A villa

"Damn it!" With a furious roar, Teng Huatao grabbed the computer monitor and slammed it hard onto the ground.

boom!
With a loud bang, the large, thin LCD screen shattered, its high-definition display instantly becoming a mess of colors and riddled with cracks.
Sparks flew everywhere, making it a horrible sight.
Enraged, Teng Huatao's fat face trembled uncontrollably, and his small eyes were bloodshot.

That damned Qi Hui, how dare he humiliate him like that!
If you're going to target Lu Chuan, then target Lu Chuan. Why drag Teng Huatao into this?
This is simply unreasonable!
"Just you wait...you just wait..." Teng Huatao's eyes were red, and he gritted his teeth:
"I will definitely produce a blockbuster film to repay you a hundredfold, a thousandfold, for all the humiliation you have inflicted on me!"

"I'll make you swallow every single word you said, like you're eating shit!"

He immediately grabbed the laptop next to him, opened the document, and found a file he treasured:
Shanghai Fortress!
This is a science fiction romance novel by the famous online author Jiang Nan.

It's the romance genre that he excels at.

He wants to use this film to break through the limitations of low-budget comedies in the romance genre.
The goal is to use this film to achieve both visualization and localization in science fiction creation.

This film is meant to completely open the door to science fiction movies and make the entertainment industry tremble!

I, Teng Huatao, am the true king of blockbusters and the king of box office!

After mentally preparing himself, Teng Huatao immediately picked up his notebook and began creating.

He actually started writing this script last year, but he kept revising it.
He also frequently discussed with Jiang Nan, asking him to participate in the scriptwriting process, shifting the core of the science fiction romance to a war-themed approach, while still retaining the exploration of human nature.
Conservatively estimated, script polishing will take two to three years, and location scouting, set construction, and filming are also expected to take two to three years.
I refuse to believe that after years of honing my skills, I still can't cut down a mere Qi Hui.
Teng Huatao hardened his heart, and his short, stubby fingers began to fly across the keyboard.

However… upon closer inspection, the button that was pressed most often was the [back] button.

……

Huayi strongly opposed Qi Hui's boastful remarks.

Where do you place us?

What if the movie flops?
Qi Hui pursed his lips and told Hua Yi that the hype had already arrived.

Hasn't the movie already garnered attention?
What are you afraid of?
Upon hearing this, Huayi Brothers fell silent for a moment; this was the first time they had ever seen such a reckless publicity stunt.

No, this isn't the first time!
Qi Hui had done it to Teng Huatao before, and he actually succeeded!
Thinking of this, the people from Huayi fell silent for a while, then stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

Originally intending to confront Qi Hui and curb his arrogance, he ended up being rendered speechless by Qi Hui's words, unsure how to refute him.
In the end, all I could say was that I hoped Qi Hui wouldn't act on his own and would consult with them on everything.

Qi Hui nodded in agreement, solemnly promising that it wouldn't happen again.

Regarding this guarantee... actually, even the people at Huayi were somewhat skeptical.
Wang Zonglei and Wang Zongjun sighed to the heavens; they had truly brought back a living ancestor for themselves.
Qi Hui's arrogant and boastful remarks were widely reported in various media outlets.

The onlookers were initially shocked, but after seeing Lu Chuan, they almost unanimously agreed that it was normal.

Those who agree with Lu Chuan and share his pro-Japanese sentiments are ultimately a minority.

That traitor, you can't go too far no matter how you curse him.
If this weren't a society governed by the rule of law, Lu Chuansang would have already had her head removed and taken back to be offered as a sacrifice to her ancestors.

And Qi Hui is right, the movie Lu Chuan made is a piece of garbage!

However, the films *Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe* and *Mojin: The Lost Legend* truly captured the audience's attention.
Fans of the original novel are incredibly excited! Qi Hui is going to star in "Ghost Blows Out the Light"!

Casual fans, on the other hand, were curious: What is "Ghost Blows Out the Light"? Want to check it out?
And so, without realizing it, I became a fan of the original work. Meanwhile, amidst this commotion, the promotion for another film also began.
Jiang Wen's "One Step Away"

Claimed to be the second installment of "Let the Bullets Fly"
Jiang Wen also has high hopes for this, believing that she can replicate the success of "Let the Bullets Fly".
As for Jiang Wen, the audience has high expectations, and the market welcomes her.

No one thought Jiang Wen would fail.

Because "Let the Bullets Fly" is simply too classic.
Countless viewers went to the cinema hoping to see the sequel to "Let the Bullets Fly".

However, what the audience saw was not the dark humor of "Let the Bullets Fly," nor the exhilarating narrative.

Instead, it was a bizarre tribute to "The Godfather," along with a 30-minute song and dance talent show.

Later on, the plot became even more fragmented and inexplicable.
There are also numerous incomprehensible metaphors and various so-called profound art forms.
In this context, Jiang Wen even publicly stated: "Chinese audiences don't understand movies."

Such arrogant words immediately angered people.
Viewers are furious, calling the film a gorgeous piece of garbage, and accusing Jiang Wen of deceiving the audience in the name of art.

Some even went so far as to shout "Refund!"

For a time, the audience, the cinemas, and the film's producers were in complete chaos.
Many media outlets seized the opportunity to publish articles that sharply pointed out the fundamental question: Is filmmaking about pleasing the audience or pleasing oneself?

[It's obvious that Jiang Wen is trying to please herself, using lavish settings and personal metaphors to construct her own personal carnival. Her artistic creations, detached from the masses, are yet she dares to attempt commercial success—it's utterly laughable!]

Similar comments abound, and it has become a consensus that Jiang Wen is out of touch with the masses.
He was so engrossed in his own expression, his own metaphors, and his own art that he went against the grain of the audience and the masses.

However, in the film "Let the Bullets Fly" a few years ago, he used metaphors, revolutions, and leading the masses everywhere... Isn't this a kind of dark humor?
So, Jiang Wen failed miserably.

"Gone with the Bullets" grossed over 80 million yuan on its opening day, 300 million yuan in its first week, and over 500 million yuan in its total box office.

It seems like a lot, but the total investment for this movie is 3 million.

It will take at least 900 million to break even.
Jiang Wen has really suffered a major setback this time.
Originally, Emblem had been eagerly hoping that this movie would be a turning point for him, allowing him to return to his peak.
He was very confident about this before the film's release.
Because this is the second part of "Let the Bullets Fly".
This film was also the last big-budget production he could participate in before his accident.

If he loses it, he really won't have another chance.

But now... the heart that had been hanging in suspense has finally died completely!
He has absolutely no chance of turning things around.
Jiang Wen is barely able to save himself, let alone save him.

The emblem was dejected and crestfallen; he had no resources left.
Because Ma Yili took back the resources that originally belonged to him, she has to make a comeback and start acting again.

Seeing Jiang Wen fall to the ground, Chen Guofu handed the newspaper to Qi Hui and Guo Fan, his gaze meaningful and his tone earnest.
As I've said before, no one can know whether a movie will be a success or a flop before it's released.

Now that there are such clear examples before us, does anyone still want to say anything?

Young people, it's best not to be too arrogant!
Guo Fan listened attentively, his face serious.

Qi Hui listened attentively, his face equally solemn... He wasn't arrogant, he was just using cheat codes!
Chen Guofu nodded with satisfaction. "This young man is teachable and worth nurturing!"

Just as Jiang Wen was experiencing a major setback, Xu Ke's new version of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" was released.
The market doesn't have a high opinion of this film; patriotic films have never been popular.
Especially model operas like "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy," which are righteous in their own way, yet somehow turn evil into something else.

(End of this chapter)