The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 305: A music video filled with tragic aesthetics! I almost got hit and killed!

……

I saw Dilraba leave in a huff.

Lu Zhiyuan realized that Hanikezi must have gotten himself into big trouble.

He shook his head slightly and sent a text message to Hanikezi: "Hani, if you don't want to get beaten up, turn around and come back right now!"

"Teacher, I'll be right back."

When Hanikezi received this text message, his heart skipped a beat.

Dilraba is so stingy!
It's just a music video shoot, not a real one, why are they chasing after me?

……

10 minutes later.

The doorbell at home rang.

Lu Zhiyuan thought Hanikezi had returned, but after checking the video surveillance, he realized it was Gao Yuanyuan who had come!
"Didn't we agree to come over tonight?"

Lu Zhiyuan opened the door, looked around for a while, worried that some paparazzi might be lurking nearby.

"Stop looking. There's no one there."

Gao Yuanyuan walked in with a smile, carrying a lot of fresh vegetables, probably just back from the market.

"How did you manage to carry all this stuff?"

Lu Zhiyuan glanced outside but didn't see her car.

"Of course I have my own way. Haha, I parked the car at Brother Zhuo's house. Aren't I super smart?"

Gao Yuanyuan knew what Lu Zhiyuan was looking at, smiled and explained, then closed the door with her heel.

Lu Zhiyuan then remembered.

Zhao Wenzhuo's wife is Gao Yuanyuan's best friend.

Not long after Zhao Wenzhuo's youngest son was born, Gao Yuanyuan came over every day to deliver diapers and formula, and chatted with his wife about everyday things.

Over time, Gao Yuanyuan became the godmother of Zhao Wenzhuo's son.

She had already made all the necessary preparations for dating Lu Zhiyuan, and she did it all perfectly.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan put down the several food bags in her hand, hooked her arm around Lu Zhiyuan's neck, kissed him first, and chuckled like a weasel that had stolen a chicken.

"Honey, while Reba's away, I'll collect some interest first. When she gets back, she'll treat me like a thief!"

She had made a promise with Dilraba that they wouldn't do anything reckless in China, but Gao Yuanyuan just couldn't help herself.

After giving Lu Zhiyuan a gentle kiss, Gao Yuanyuan said softly, "Honey, I'm scrambling to handle the production of 'Godzilla.' I hope I didn't hold you back."

To get along well with a man, you don't need to love him too much, but rather you should try to understand him more!
It took Gao Yuanyuan many years to understand this principle.

After years of hard work, she finally became the first substitute.

Look at a negative example, Jing Tian...

Jing Tian truly loves Lu Zhiyuan, and Gao Yuanyuan also acknowledges this.

Two and a half years after their breakup, Jing Tian released a music video to commemorate her story with Lu Zhiyuan!

However, Jing Tian loved him too deeply and was blinded by love, forgetting that Lu Zhiyuan was a career-oriented man.

Lu Zhiyuan may yearn for romance, but compared to those love-obsessed men, he probably only has about 1% of that need!
"Xiao Gao, you've already helped me a lot."

Lu Zhiyuan gently pinched Gao Yuanyuan's cheek and then said, "Today, I want to take back all the affection I have for you."

what?
Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan's face turned pale.

what's going on?
I've helped you so much, and you still want to kick me aside? Even the most ungrateful person wouldn't treat me like this!

But the next second, she became happy.

Because Lu Zhiyuan added, "All the affection I had for you was too cheap. I hope that after taking it back, I can generously give it to you again."

Gao Yuanyuan recognized the source of these words.

She immediately smiled sweetly: "I love Shakespeare!"

As a literary youth, Shakespeare is undoubtedly a historical figure.

But as a man, he's definitely a scumbag.

Lu Zhiyuan possesses the artistic temperament and talent of Shakespeare, but he is not as hopelessly wicked as Shakespeare.

that's nice!

She was so smitten that she couldn't help herself!
"Honey, take a rest, I'll cook for you. I've been honing my culinary skills for half a year, and I'm going to make sure you have a delicious meal today."

Gao Yuanyuan came here specifically to show off her achievements over the past six months.

If it were any other man, she wouldn't have had to go through so much hardship.

I'm already exhausted from working at the company, and now I have to learn to cook to please this jerk of a man?
Don't even think about it!

Therefore, you should date someone you like.

Even if it means making sacrifices, she is willing to do it, and even finds it sweet.

In a sense, Gao Yuanyuan was simply indulging in self-pity.

But that was in the past.

And now...

Lu Zhiyuan gently hugged Gao Yuanyuan and whispered in her ear, "Little Gao, you've had a tough time these past few days. I bought you a gift in Los Angeles, it should have arrived at your home by now. I hope you like it."

What kind of gift is it that needs to be sent to my home?

Can't you give it to me in person?

However, giving it to you in person seems to lack a bit of surprise.

Lu Zhiyuan's arrangement is quite good.

Gao Yuanyuan was filled with anticipation for opening the gifts when she got home that evening, and her mood became very good.

Before entering the kitchen, Gao Yuanyuan hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Honey, you'd better watch Jing Tian's new song MV. I think Dilraba will be furious!"

As Shakespeare once said, “A woman can be quite terrible when she becomes jealous because of love.”

Gao Yuanyuan reminded us that we were 10 minutes late.

Because Reba was furious and went out to hunt down Hanikezi.

"Okay, let me take a look."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded, also curious about what Jing Tian's music video would look like.
……

then.

While Gao Yuanyuan was busy in the kitchen, Lu Zhiyuan took out his phone and searched for the music video for the song "Guest".

He looked at the director first.

It really was Su Lun who took the photos!
The movie hasn't been released yet, is Su Lun preparing to make a music video first to set the tone for the upcoming movie?
Lu Zhiyuan made this guess in his mind.

He opened his phone and found the music video for the song "Guest," only to find that he needed a membership to watch it?
Left with no other choice, he recharged another 10 yuan.

……

"Honey?"

Soon, Lu Zhiyuan found out why Reba had gone out to hunt down Hanikezi.

He never expected that the rival Jing Tian was gently stroking with her small hand on the wedding invitation would be Hanikezi.

……

"While everyone was happy for you, I was only just realizing that you had already made a wedding dress for her!"

"Thank you for your special invitation to witness your love. I constantly remind myself... don't run away!"

Because the singer of this song changed from an ex-boyfriend to an ex-girlfriend, Jing Tian, ​​the lyrics were slightly modified.

In the music video.

Jing Tian wore a neatly tailored black dress, which made her fair skin stand out even more.

She sat alone in the back seat of the limousine heading to the hotel, the sunlight streaming through the window illuminating her thoughtful, melancholic face.

Camera switch.

The scene shifted from the road to the wedding to the wedding hall.

Inside the luxurious banquet hall, the lights were dazzling, and guests exchanged pleasantries.

At this moment, the director gave a wide shot, and when the camera focused on Jing Tian, ​​the speed suddenly slowed down... The other people in the background suddenly became blurred, leaving only Jing Tian, ​​the female lead, standing there in the banquet hall.

The camera gave her a close-up of her face, especially focusing on Jing Tian's eyes.

Her large eyes looked so sad and so lonely at that moment.

Someone nearby recognized her and came over to greet her. It was as if she had suddenly lost her senses. She lowered her eyes, smiled blankly, and was extremely embarrassed.

……

See this scene.

Lu Zhiyuan sat up straight, placed his phone in front of him, and stared at it intently.

As a music video actress, Jing Tian's acting skills are exceptionally superb.

The presentation was very layered.

Her brilliant performance, both external and internal, combined with the director's unique camerawork, successfully drew the audience into her inner world at that moment.

At least, Lu Zhiyuan, as a viewer, could sense the complex emotions Jing Tian was experiencing.

The photos are very well taken.

After years of experience, Jing Tian finally became a qualified actress.

……

Holding the wedding invitation, I walked step by step into the venue you had carefully arranged, but unfortunately, it was a scene that belonged to her, and I was just a guest.

"I let go of all my memories to fulfill your love, but I still refuse to believe... this is fate!"

Jing Tian woke up from her daze.

Holding the invitation, she stood at the wedding venue, looking around helplessly for her place.

The champagne tower at the center of the wedding venue shone with a dazzling halo under the lights.

Looking up, Jing Tian saw someone. Her eyes widened in surprise, and she tried to smile, but couldn't manage it. She just stared at the person opposite her with a stiff expression.

The person not far away was wearing a handsome suit and tuxedo, revealing half of his profile with a slight smile on his lips.

The camera zoomed in directly.

Unfortunately, the man's face began to blur again, and flashing lights appeared... In short, the audience was not allowed to see clearly who this man was.

Amidst the flickering lights, the scene shifts to a memory!

That was an ancient city wall.

The boy, holding a Canon 5D Mark II DSLR camera, was filming Jing Tian while shouting, "Yes, smile sweeter. Don't worry about acting, just smile however you want. It's okay, we can fix it in post-production. This song is definitely going to be a hit. Our music video will definitely help you climb the charts!"

In the picture, Jing Tian covers her mouth shyly and smiles, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons.

After the filming was finished, everyone gathered around.

Jing Tian pushed past the others and approached the boy with the Canon SLR camera, shyly offering him a cup of mango milk tea: "Thank you for your hard work today."

"Thank you. It's nothing."

The boy was checking his DSLR camera; his entire face was obscured by the camera, but his voice sounded very familiar.

It is Lu Zhiyuan!

Hearing his own voice appear in the music video again, Lu Zhiyuan was truly overwhelmed.

There's definitely an undercover agent in the company. But we can't find out anything.

Because there are too many suspicious individuals.

After all, Jing Tian was the first boss's wife of Yuankun Media... Many people had received red envelopes from Jing Tian, ​​and many of them had even switched jobs from Starlight Brilliant Media.

……

The flashbacks are fleeting, yet highly distinctive.

They all have the warm tones and film-like texture that Lu Zhiyuan likes.

It must have been Su Lun who filmed it!
These skills were even taught to Su Lun by Lu Zhiyuan.

"It's been so long since we last met, and you seem a bit distant. Your handshake and pleasantries are so polite. Why bother with such formalities in front of her? Why hide my world from her... the world that once had you?"

The camera returns to reality.

In the banquet hall, Jing Tian mustered her courage and wanted to go up and exchange a few pleasantries.

The man's eyes also turned towards them.

He pretended to be nonchalant, acting like an ordinary friend, smiling gently and exchanging casual pleasantries with a hint of aloofness: "You're really popular lately! I don't even dare to tell anyone that you're my friend, because I'm afraid they won't believe me."

Jing Tian's face, which had initially held some expectation, suddenly turned disappointed and dejected upon hearing these meaningless words.

At this point, the emcee announced the entrance of the newlyweds.

"Unbeknownst to her, the bells rang. She stood waiting, watching for you to approach. Gently, you knelt on one knee, and slowly slipped the diamond ring onto her ring finger!"

In the photo, the bride and groom are smiling happily.

I don't know who played the groom; in any case, he wasn't shown in any close-up shots from beginning to end.

The bride is Hanikezi.

As she walked the red carpet, Hanikezi smiled especially sweetly and happily.

She has a delicate face from the Western Regions, and her eyes are as bright and sparkling as black grapes. The moment she appeared, she attracted the attention of the camera.

Even the audience might think... No wonder Jing Tian lost!

This bride is truly beautiful!

For viewers of the Real Steel series... it's equivalent to Ms. T losing to Artemis in the ring!
This is also normal.

After all, Artemis is a world champion!
……

The camera then switched to Jing Tian.

She stood in the crowd, looking up at the wedding on the stage, a polite smile on her face, but a close-up of her eyes revealed a moment of distraction and disorientation.

On the wedding stage.

The bride's white veil fluttered in the lamplight.

The scene shifts back to Jing Tian's memory, to the moment when she and that man were playfully fighting, and her head was covered by a white shirt.

On the stage, the groom slowly put the ring on the bride's finger.

The scene shifts to Jing Tian's memory, where the man made a simple yet adorable ring for her using the pull tab of a soda can, and gently put it on her finger.

……

"The promise of forever has become a thing of the past. I try to sincerely wish you well. Please forgive my lack of decorum and composure. I'll take my leave now."

"It's not an idol drama, so why am I acting so immersed in this disgusting plot!"

In this scene, Jing Tian's singing and acting skills explode together!
The emotions reached their peak!
Of course, the director's camerawork and editing were also excellent.

All the build-up and anticipation were for this moment, when the tragic aesthetics would be unleashed!

In the lens.

Jing Tian sat in the guest seats, a forced smile on her face, staring blankly at the stage, but tears were already welling up in her eyes.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

His eyes were bloodshot.

She maintained a smile throughout, trying her best to suppress it.

In the end, I couldn't resist.

A tear slid down her cheek.

She suddenly blinked a few times, as if she had suddenly returned to reality from a dream and woken up instantly.

This is someone else's wedding.

What she did was rather undignified.

Jing Tian smiled at the guests around her, then got up and went to the restroom.

In the bathroom, she looked at her face in the mirror and suddenly laughed.

I laugh at myself for being such a fool.

a shame!

"Woo~~"

After laughing for a while, she burst into tears.

……

at the same time.

The camera then shifts to a flashback.

During a birthday party, the male protagonist hurriedly pulled her into the emergency stairwell and looked at Jing Tian affectionately: "I will definitely make you a big star."

Jing Tian smiled and shook her head, staring intently at the man, her eyes reflecting only his illusory image.

She asked jokingly, "If I don't become a big star, will you support me for the rest of my life?"

The man said firmly, "Yes!"

Jing Tian's eyes lit up with a smile, so sweet and happy, as if pink bubbles were floating around the camera lens.

……

"I poured out all my memories to celebrate your wedding, but I still didn't have the courage... to congratulate you."

"Thank you for giving me a final moment of clarity, allowing me to return to myself. At least I can still be the guest who witnessed your love."

"I'm so lucky to have met her. I hope she will love you even more than I do."

……

The song is nearing its end.

The wedding ceremony was drawing to a close.

On the bride's side, the bouquet toss begins.

The nearby crowd rushed over to pick him up.

Jing Tian had already quietly turned around and walked alone towards the entrance of the banquet hall.

At this moment, the director used backlighting for the shot.

The light outside the door symbolizes an infinite future.

The commotion inside the gate is nothing but the unbearable past.

Jing Tian's figure, outlined by the backlight, appeared very graceful and curvaceous, perfectly highlighting her physique.

The piano music in the song gradually faded away.

Jing Tian took off her high heels at the door and slowly removed the cheap ring made from a soda can zipper, placing it next to her high heels.

After doing all this, she went outside barefoot.

……

The shot of her walking barefoot is very beautiful.

As the ending of a tragic aesthetic music video, Lu Zhiyuan felt that this shot was extremely beautiful and had a lingering aftertaste.

It's something that lingers in one's mind.

Beautiful high heels symbolize respectability.

A ring made from a soda can tab symbolizes cheap love.

She abandoned everything to become the proud Miss Jing again!
Great!

……

The music video for this song is about 4 minutes long.

After reading it, Lu Zhiyuan made his own judgment.

The music video for this song is sure to be a hit!
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Jing Tian is about to top the MTV charts again!
……

"Click!"

At that moment, Hanikezi finished pressing the combination lock, opened the door, and walked in.

She looked furtive, glanced into the room, and whispered, "Teacher, is Sister Reba not here?"

Lu Zhiyuan glanced at it and said with a smile, "I've gone out to find you."

Hanikezi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran over, sitting down close to Lu Zhiyuan and taking his arm: "Teacher, let's stay together all day, okay?"

As long as Lu Zhiyuan is around, Dilraba shouldn't beat herself up.

After all, Dilraba has always been gentle and virtuous in front of Lu Zhiyuan. Not to mention, Gao Yuanyuan is watching from the sidelines.

Dilraba would never dare to become a violent maniac!
"Teacher, are you watching this song's music video too?"

At this moment, Hanikezi saw Lu Zhiyuan's phone, which was still paused on the last shot, showing Jing Tian walking out barefoot.

She chuckled and boasted, "Teacher, don't I look especially beautiful in my wedding dress?"

"Okay."

Lu Zhiyuan gave a perfunctory reply.

Just then, the door opened again, and Reba stormed back in. Seeing Hanikezi sitting next to Lu Zhiyuan, treating him like a bodyguard, Reba couldn't help but laugh in exasperation: "You brat, you dare come back?"

"Sister Dilraba, calm down."

While using Lu Zhiyuan as a shield to dodge Reba, Hanikezi quickly asked, "Reba, have you finished watching the music video?"

Reba looked coldly at Hanikezi: "I've finished reading. What do you want to say?"

Dilraba suddenly remembered Jing Tian's last scene.

She took off her shoes and walked out the door... Did Jing Tian want to tell her that she was barefoot now and not afraid of her wearing shoes?

Could Jing Tian be trying to sabotage him?

Thinking of this, Reba's heart skipped a beat.

Although I don't seem to have any weaknesses, I should always be wary of others.

At this moment, Reba pulled Hanikezi aside: "Hani, do you know something? Tell me. I won't hold this against you."

"Sister Tian Tian didn't tell me what she was planning to do."

Hanikezi shook her head, and seeing that Reba was about to get angry, she immediately added, "But I'll be like a little undercover agent, lurking around Sister Tian Tian. If anything happens, I'll immediately inform you, okay?"

What a clever little guy!
Lu Zhiyuan, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but laugh.

"Okay, Dilraba, stop teasing Honey."

Lu Zhiyuan went up to her, put his arm around Reba's shoulder, and whispered a few words of comfort: "There's nothing wrong with the plot of this music video for Tian Tian's song. Besides, the director of this music video is Su Lun. Little Su shouldn't mess things up."

A music video is essentially a preview of a movie.

Lu Zhiyuan took a look and thought the quality of the music video was pretty good.

As a youth film, the camerawork and lighting create a very atmospheric feel. Moreover, Jing Tian is only 26 years old this year, right at the peak of her beauty.

Thanks to "The Journey of Flower", her popularity reached its peak.

The music video for "Your Wedding" could propel her to the pinnacle of Chinese female stardom!
Achieve dominance in film, television, and music!

In terms of popularity, she'll probably surpass Liu Yifei!

“I can’t control what kind of music video Tian Tian wants to film. But that brat Hani actually played someone’s bride in the music video…”

Dilraba glanced at Lu Zhiyuan.

Although Jing Tian's music video included some scenes depicting her past with Lu Zhiyuan, in the end, Lu Zhiyuan still married someone else.

Who is this "other person"?
Regardless of the past, present, or future, I must be Dilraba!
However, Hanikezi actually played the bride, trying to steal her boyfriend... This was something Reba couldn't tolerate at all!
"For an actor, it's not surprising that they can play any role."

Lu Zhiyuan, however, did not blame Hanikezi.

Actors are in a profession where they often have little control over their own lives.

At the director's request, you have to play whatever role he asks you to play.

Who has the right to refuse?
Even if you're asked to play a gay character, and the other person is a grumpy old man, you still have to kiss him!

Otherwise, they're not professional enough!

"Too."

After calming down and thinking it over, Dilraba couldn't help but sigh.

That's definitely true of the acting profession.

They don't have much of a choice at all.

Hanikezi simply wore a wedding dress and walked the stage; she didn't do anything excessive.

She had a bit of a post-traumatic stress disorder when she heard the name Jing Tian.

"Having said that..."

Reba was still a little angry, staring at Hanikezi and saying, "Hani, let me hit you with this cane so you'll remember! Just once, come here now!"

Do you think I'm stupid?

Hanikezi absolutely refused to go out!

She hid behind Lu Zhiyuan and said with a wronged expression, "Teacher, if Hu Bayi sees Shirley Yang and she's about to be beaten up, what will he do?"

"It'll probably be mixed doubles."

Lu Zhiyuan made a joke.

Of course, Reba was just trying to scare Hanikezi; she wouldn't actually hit him.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan walked up to Reba and whispered in her ear, "Reba, I heard about a folk remedy. Ten days before your ovulation period, I eat two pounds of oysters and a steak every day. After ten days, we will definitely be able to have a son."

what?
Are there really such folk remedies?

real or fake?

Dilraba paused for a moment, then turned to look at Lu Zhiyuan. As if struck by a sudden thought, she chuckled, "Honey, you're acting a little strange today. Did you notice the cheongsam I prepared?"

"I knew you liked this kind of thing."

Jing Tian could only think about the beautiful memories... But she was by the side of her artistic idol every day.

The most romantic confession is to sleep with him.

Love resides in the heart of whoever you are by your side.

At this moment, Dilraba was coaxed by Lu Zhiyuan's words and instantly stopped being angry.

……

Huayi Brothers Media Corporation.

Mr. Wang did not go to Los Angeles to attend the preview screening of "Godzilla," since his company had not invested in the film.

He did want to vote.

Unfortunately, this was a blockbuster with a production cost of $1.5 million, and Lu Zhiyuan had explicitly told him that the return on investment would not be very high.

With a production cost of $1.5 million, it would need to gross approximately $5 million at the box office to break even.

This kind of movie can easily lose money if you're not careful.

Even if Lu Zhiyuan gets a billion US dollars at the box office, he will only earn twice as much, which is far less than the five times return rate of "Art Students".

As for Universal Pictures and Toho, they have the rights to merchandise to sell... as long as the box office doesn't lose money, that's fine.

However, Huayi Brothers can't play like that.

"Baoqiang, tell me honestly, what do you think of the movie 'Godzilla'? What's your estimate for its box office performance?"

Although Mr. Wang did not invest in this film, it is likely that Lu Zhiyuan will still entrust some of the film's publicity and distribution to Huayi Brothers.

Lu Zhiyuan was very particular about this.

I never eat alone.

Lu Zhiyuan went to Hollywood all by himself, and with everyone cheering him on, he could earn some publicity money in China.

From a certain perspective, although Lu Zhiyuan has never made a statement, all domestic film and television production companies regard Lu Zhiyuan as their leader.

Sometimes, business is very simple.

Whoever can lead everyone to make money is the leader and is respected.

Most importantly, even though Lu Zhiyuan has nominally become a senior figure, he remains very humble and approachable when facing other partners, just like before.

This made everyone feel very comfortable.

From a certain perspective, Lu Zhiyuan is truly a virtuous and talented elder brother with a universally acclaimed reputation.

"Mr. Wang, how am I supposed to make an estimate?"

"As you know, I didn't even graduate from elementary school. Over the years, thanks to your and Director Feng's support, I've been able to make a living in the entertainment industry."

"Of course, Brother Yuan also gave me a chance. Without Brother Yuan's help, I would never have been able to make a Hollywood blockbuster in my life."

Wang Baoqiang adopted a very humble attitude.

In fact, before Lu Zhiyuan started filming "Godzilla", he originally wanted to promote Zhang Ruonan.

However, not long after filming began, Wang Baoqiang secretly suggested to Lu Zhiyuan that Lu Zhiyuan film more scenes featuring Dr. Li!

The character of Dr. Li, as a villain, has a lot of potential for development.

Moreover, Lu Zhiyuan, as an actor, has been a hit for two consecutive years... so when they film "Mojin: The Lost Legend" in the third year, they will definitely be able to attract a lot of European and American audiences.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Lu Zhiyuan found it to be very reasonable!
After all, for a special effects blockbuster like Godzilla, it doesn't matter who the male and female leads are.

Because most viewers come to see the special effects.

However, a drama film like "Mojin: The Lost Legend" is different.

Just like "Indiana Jones," if it weren't for Harrison Ford starring... I estimate half the audience would have left.

It doesn't matter if it's a blockbuster movie with special effects or not, it's useless!
This is a movie where the characters are everything!

Similarly, the Mission: Impossible series.

If Tom Cruise were replaced... one can speculate on how much box office revenue this series would still have left.
Paramount, with just a rough estimate, would be so scared that they'd bring Tom Cruise back overnight.

In order to improve the box office performance of "Mojin: The Lost Legend" and to promote Chinese-style adventure stories to the world.

Lu Zhiyuan can only weaken Zhang Ruonan's role and infinitely enhance Dr. Li's charm!

"Baoqiang, why are you playing riddles with me? Just say what you mean! I won't blame you if you get it wrong!"

Little Wang pointed at Wang Baoqiang with his finger, laughed and scolded him a few times, telling him not to put on airs in front of him!

I'm not some little cannon fodder, with a heart as small as a pinhole!
"Mr. Wang, although I don't have a concrete idea myself, I heard Brother Kun bragging that... James, the CEO of YD Pictures, predicts that this movie will gross at least 8 million US dollars!"

"There are also streaming rights, television broadcasting fees... In short, all things added together, the profit should exceed 2 million US dollars!"

The production cost was $1.5 million, and the publicity cost should be over $5000 million.

In other words, the total cost is over 2 million US dollars.

Profits exceeding $200 million... that's what doubling your money means!
It's nowhere near as good as "Art Students"!

Moreover, it's easy to fall flat on your face if you're not careful!

As expected, special effects blockbusters are not something ordinary people can afford to do.

"Baoqiang, has Brother Ayuan mentioned how big 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' is planned?"

"Godzilla" has nothing to do with Xiao Wang. He just wanted to use "Godzilla" to see just how big Lu Zhiyuan's appetite really was.
With costs easily reaching 2 million US dollars, who can afford to play that game?

They can only prepare a maximum of 5000 million US dollars, which is about 3 million RMB.

In this way, they can break even through domestic box office revenue.

As for overseas box office...

This thing is a bottomless pit; it all depends on how much conscience Lu Zhiyuan has.

If Lu Zhiyuan wanted to swindle money, he could make the accounts airtight.

Of course, under normal circumstances, Lu Zhiyuan would not do such a thing.

But the defensive heart is indispensable.

"Brother Yuan told me that if we don't use Hollywood stars and use an all-Chinese cast... then we can reduce the salaries to the extreme, and use all the remaining money for special effects!"

"The production cost will not exceed 1 million US dollars!"

Wang Baoqiang wasn't talking nonsense.

Lu Zhiyuan had indeed told him these things.

The main point is that Wang Baoqiang will be the second male lead in "Mojin: The Lost Legend"!
Over the next six months, Wang Baoqiang will start indulging in excessive eating and drinking, aiming to gain at least 20 pounds!
Otherwise, how could he play the role of "Fatty Wang"?
"A production cost of 1 million US dollars, which is about 6 million RMB. 20 billion RMB in box office revenue would be enough to break even... With the talent of Brother A Yuan, they could probably recoup the costs domestically!"

Hearing this, Mr. Wang felt somewhat relieved.

He was afraid that Lu Zhiyuan would ask for 2 million US dollars!
If they lose money, it will really be a huge blow to them.

If it's 1 million US dollars, then there shouldn't be much of a problem... With Lu Zhiyuan's global influence, even if he makes a mistake, getting 3 million US dollars shouldn't be a problem.

In addition, there are some streaming media rights and television broadcasting rights that can be sold.

As long as the movie doesn't lose money at the box office, that's fine!

Wang Baoqiang is the second male lead this time. After Huayi Brothers promoted him, they let him take on some outside work and asked him to pay a higher salary so that he could earn it back quickly.

After all, Wang Baoqiang's public title had changed after he worked with Lu Zhiyuan on two Hollywood films.

Wang Baoqiang is now an international action superstar!
Not to mention comparing it to Hendrik Willem Van Loon or Jet Li... it should at least be comparable to Donnie Yen!

His net worth has increased several times over!

"By the way, Baoqiang, I've found you a reliable agent. I'll have her find you some commercial endorsements so you can earn some pocket money."

Xiao Wang patted Wang Baoqiang on the shoulder, indicating his intention to win him over.

Upon hearing this, Wang Baoqiang was immediately puzzled: "Young Master Wang, my brokerage business has always been handled by Lao Song. Lao Song is someone our company assigned to me."

Mr. Wang waved his hand: "Just listen to me. Besides, I've heard about your agent; his reputation is bad, and his professional skills are lacking."

Song Jiji used to hang out with Xiao Gangpao, how could he be a good person?
Seeing that Wang Baoqiang seemed a little confused, Xiao Wang patiently explained, "During the time you were filming movies with Brother Yuan, many of your collaborations were handled by your agent, who was in contact with Xiao Ai from Yuankun Media. Xiao Ai has a lot of complaints about him! He has already complained to me privately several times."

"Depend on!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Baoqiang was speechless, even somewhat angry: "That guy Lao Song, he's got some nerve!"

"Changed it, changed it!"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Baoqiang said, "Young Master Wang, please find me a prettier female agent."

Young Master Wang laughed and patted Wang Baoqiang on the shoulder: "That's exactly what I've been waiting for you to say."

He felt that Wang Baoqiang had finally seen the light.

After a few laughs, Mr. Wang said seriously, "Baoqiang, just focus on filming with Brother Yuan. You don't need to worry about anything else, I'll take care of everything."

As for his private life, let's leave that aside for now.

Anyway, Mr. Wang didn't come after me.

In other respects, Wang Baoqiang felt that Xiao Wang was very reliable.

Of course, all of this is predicated on the premise that one can bring a continuous stream of profits to the company.

……

December 2013, 4.

This is Wang Baoqiang's 31st birthday.

As an international action superstar, his birthday naturally deserves to be grand.

That evening, Wang Baoqiang booked a private room at a five-star hotel and invited many friends over for a lavish meal.

Wang Baoqiang was very happy and drank quite a bit of alcohol at his birthday banquet.

The birthday party lasted until the early hours of the morning.

Wang Baoqiang was almost drunk and unable to drive, so he asked his wife to drive him home.

In the car, Wang Baoqiang put his arm around his wife and said smugly, "Honey, have you seen the trailer for 'Godzilla: Monarch'?"

Ma Rong nodded seriously and exclaimed in a fangirling mood: "I watched it! Yuan Ge's portrayal of Dr. Li is just too handsome."

Wang Baoqiang laughed heartily, not caring at all: "Do you even need to tell me? When I was filming on set, countless girls came to see Brother Yuan every day."

"You have no idea how proactive those girls in the entertainment industry are... If it weren't for Boss Gao keeping an eye on things, I reckon Brother Yuan wouldn't get any sleep at night. Every five minutes, a girl would knock on his door."

Wang Baoqiang recounted some of the troubles Lu Zhiyuan encountered while filming.

"how about you?"

Ma Rong turned to look at Wang Baoqiang, a slight smile on her face: "You're an international superstar now. Have you ever encountered a woman who offers herself to you?"

Wang Baoqiang immediately raised both hands and swore: "Of course not! I've always been virtuous and clean. Besides, hehe, I only need you!"

"Speaking is better than singing."

Ma Rong gave a soft snort, a nonchalant expression on her face, then changed the subject and asked, "What's going on with Lao Song? I heard you fired him and replaced him with a pretty female agent?"

She didn't care at all; Wang Baoqiang had changed to a beautiful female agent.

What she cared about was that Wang Baoqiang had replaced Lao Song!
Old Song is her lover.

"Old Song doesn't do things the right way."

Speaking of this, Wang Baoqiang scoffed, even revealing a hint of anger: "He wanted to seduce Xiao Ai, the CEO of Yuankun Media. Everyone knows that Xiao Ai is young, beautiful, and rich; she's a well-known heiress in the industry."

"Most importantly, Xiao Ai has always been thinking about Brother Yuan!"

"Old Song was trying to make a move on Xiao Ai. He was courting death and almost got me killed... Xiao Wang fired him for his own good."

"Otherwise, if Miss Jing finds out about this, she'll definitely break three of Old Song's legs!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Rong was enraged.

That bastard Lao Song, not content with seducing me, he also wants to seduce Zhang Tianai, that rich young woman.

However, she rarely heard gossip from Wang Baoqiang, and she was a little curious: "Miss Jing, didn't you break up with Brother Yuan? Brother Yuan is keeping a mistress at the company, and she not only isn't angry, but she also cares about whether the mistress lives or dies?"

"You do not understand."

Wang Baoqiang shook his head, his tone somewhat complicated: "Miss Jing is extremely protective of her own! In her eyes, only she has the right to discipline Brother Yuan's woman. If anyone else interferes, it's considered touching her people! They'll definitely be hated to the core by her."

"In short, Old Song is finished."

At this point, Wang Baoqiang yawned: "Wife, I'm a little tired, let's drive home quickly."

At this moment, Ma Rong glanced at the time on her phone and immediately became preoccupied.

"If you're tired, just lie down in the car for a while."

Ma Rong gently touched Wang Baoqiang's face and said, "I'm going to the convenience store to buy something. Wait for me for 10 minutes."

"Can't I buy it tomorrow? I'm so sleepy."

Wang Baoqiang had drunk some alcohol, and it was getting late; he just wanted to go home and sleep as soon as possible.

However, since his wife wanted to go shopping, he could only wait.

Not long after Ma Rong left, Wang Baoqiang's phone rang.

"Who is it that's calling me so late at night?"

He casually took out his phone.

The caller ID clearly showed Lu Zhiyuan's name.

Wang Baoqiang immediately snapped to attention, quickly answered the phone, and respectfully asked, "Brother Yuan, is there something important so late?"

Lu Zhiyuan's voice was calm, but carried an undeniable air of authority: "Now, come to my house! Right now!"

"okay!"

Wang Baoqiang didn't ask why.

Lu Zhiyuan isn't the type to play pranks, so if someone calls him over at this time, it must be something very important.

It's possible there's a problem with the movie "Godzilla: Monarch". So, Lu Zhiyuan called all the main creators to his home for a meeting.

This completely sobered Wang Baoqiang up.

If the movie "Godzilla" runs into trouble, his dream of becoming an international action star will have to end.

The "Mojin: The Lost Legend" project will also be greatly affected.

Just then, Wang Baoqiang was about to drive when he suddenly realized that he had been drinking. If he got caught driving under the influence, he would be doomed.

For ordinary people caught driving under the influence, the most they can do is have their driver's license revoked.

If a celebrity is caught driving under the influence, their career is essentially over.

So Wang Baoqiang got out of the car and walked to the roadside, preparing to hail a taxi to go to Lu Zhiyuan's house.

"boom!"

Not long after Wang Baoqiang got out of the car, as he stood by the roadside trying to flag down a taxi, he watched helplessly as a large truck, screeching loudly, hurtled towards his car without slowing down at all.

Then, a deafening roar erupted.

His car was thrown off the road by the impact, the windshield shattered, and the car rolled several times before finally coming to a stop.

The car was overturned on the road, its hazard lights flashing bright yellow.

"Fuck!"

At that moment, Wang Baoqiang was completely stunned.

When he came to his senses, he was utterly terrified, his scalp tingled, and his whole body was filled with goosebumps. His hands and feet began to tremble.

Even though he had practiced martial arts for many years, his limbs were weak and he couldn't stand up at all.

He couldn't imagine what would have happened if he had been sleeping in the car.
They must have gone to see the King of Hell by now.
He called Lu Zhiyuan, his voice trembling: "Brother Yuan, I almost got hit by a car. Thanks to your call, otherwise, I don't know if I would still be alive right now?"

"Stay where you are and don't move. I'll get someone to handle this."

Having chosen Wang Baoqiang to be his Ng Man-tat, Lu Zhiyuan focused on recalling Wang Baoqiang's life trajectory.

He just called and asked Wang Baoqiang to come to his house, hoping to help Wang Baoqiang escape this predicament.

Who knew that the car accident would happen right after the phone call was made.

However, Wang Baoqiang did have a bit of luck with him, and he managed to escape this calamity by relying on his strong destiny!
……

—Breaking news! Wang Baoqiang was involved in a serious car accident!

—"Life hangs by a thread! Wang Baoqiang was hit by a large truck in the middle of the night!"

"Thanks to Brother Yuan's life-saving call! Wang Baoqiang said his hands and feet went weak at the time!"

As an international action star, he plays an important supporting role in the upcoming super special effects blockbuster "Godzilla: Monarch".

Wang Baoqiang's current status in the entertainment industry has almost reached the pinnacle among male celebrities!
He's a level below Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Jet Li.

He was nearly killed by a truck in the early hours of the morning... This news instantly shocked the entire entertainment industry!

Even more legendary is that Wang Baoqiang claims that a phone call from Lu Zhiyuan saved his life!
If it weren't for that phone call from Bu Zhiyuan, he couldn't even imagine whether he would still be alive right now.

(End of this chapter)