Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 730 What did you call her?
The next morning, the guests began preparing to return home.

In the early mornings of the South, the air is filled with a sweet, moist scent.

In the small kitchen in the garden, a clay pot was bubbling away, releasing a unique, homely aroma of Cantonese congee, filled with the scent of dried scallops and ginger.

Han Sanping and the others leisurely sipped their porridge while commenting on the success of yesterday's two blockbuster films released during the Lunar New Year season.

"I wonder how well these two films will fare at the box office," he said, putting down his spoon.

"The bureau's target of 130 billion yuan this year is still a bit short, but thanks to your film 'Interstellar,' the target achievement rate has been greatly improved."

If these two films perform normally, this year will be a complete success.

"I estimate that 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate' will have a higher opening day box office," Wu Chen said with a smile, offering his assessment.

Upon hearing this, Ning Hao and Jiang Wen, who were standing nearby, were both somewhat surprised.

Although both Tsui Hark and Zhang Yimou are great directors, the latter's influence in China is unmatched by Tsui Hark.

They all subconsciously believed that Zhang Yimou's "The Flowers of War" would come out on top.

“3D tickets are expensive, and the theaters are giving it a lot of screen time,” Wu Chen explained. “I looked at the screening schedule, and the theaters gave ‘Flying Swords of Dragon Gate’ a lot of face on the first day, putting it ahead of ‘The Flowers of War’.”

However, I estimate that "The Flowers of War" will have a better audience attendance.

Listening to Wu Chen's analysis, Han Sanping's expression remained unchanged, but he was already secretly criticizing Yu Dong in his heart.

The industry knows how this number of screenings came about.

Yu Dong, in order to boost box office revenue and suppress Zhang Weiping, directly betrayed the production company.

"By the way, Mr. Han," Wu Chen changed the subject, "I won't be attending the New Year's charity gala tonight, which is co-hosted by the Movie Channel and the China Social Assistance Foundation."

I've already spoken to them. Could you please put in a good word for them later?

Because it was hosted by the Movie Channel, major production companies and cinemas in the industry all had to give it face and expressed their intention to attend.

The event will definitely be a big one.

Wu Chen, however, wanted to stay in Foshan for another day or two.

"Oh, about that?" Han Sanping nodded, understanding. "It's alright, if you don't want to go, you don't have to. You just got engaged, spending more time with Yifei is the important thing."

I'll be there then and tell them in person.

After a hearty breakfast, the guests departed one by one.

Zhang Liangying stayed behind for the time being because she had a concert nearby, while Shu Chang, Pu Songri, Xiang Zhuo, and a few others were simply doing nothing, ostensibly to create a lively atmosphere, but actually intending to continue freeloading.

However, Yuan Xiaoqin really liked the group because having more people made it much more lively.

Soon, the opening day box office figures for "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" were released that morning.

as predicted.

"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" grossed over 2300 million yuan on its opening day, narrowly defeating "The Flowers of War" by a margin of over 200 million yuan to 2100 million yuan.

However, in the more crucial area of ​​attendance data, "The Flowers of War" outperformed "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate".

New Pictures Film Studio, office.

Zhang Weiping looked at the data handed to him and a disdainful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

What's the point of Yu Dong using so many tricks?

With the increased screenings and high 3D ticket prices, they'll only make a few million.
However, looking at the opening day box office of "The Flowers of War," he couldn't be too happy, because it was still somewhat different from what he had expected.

He wants a billion-dollar box office in mainland China.

After taking a deep breath, he picked up the phone and began speaking to the publicity department:

"Send out the press release! Say that our 'The Flowers of War' has the highest attendance and rave reviews! The Golden Globe nomination is the best proof!"

Tell the theaters that the people have discerning eyes! They need to know how to schedule screenings.

Although theaters dislike Zhang Weiping, they have nothing to do with money, and "The Flowers of War" did indeed have better audience attendance.
As a result, theaters began to slightly increase the number of screenings of "The Flowers of War".
On the other hand, although Wu Chen and Liu Yifei's engagement ceremony was kept extremely secret, there are no secrets in the entertainment circle.

Some vague messages still got out.

"Really? There wasn't a single whisper of it."

"It's perfectly normal for people to get engaged."

"Is Wu Chen going to be trapped?"

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While the industry was still skeptical about the rumor, Wu Chen and Liu Yifei quietly flew back to Beijing the day after their engagement.

That afternoon, the two appeared in the office of Starry Night Pictures. The company was bustling with activity, with the sound of keyboards clicking incessantly.

"boss!"

The moment Wu Chen and Liu Yifei appeared, a young woman from the administrative department, carrying a stack of documents, walked over quickly.

She first greeted Wu Chen, and then politely nodded to Liu Yifei.

"Mr. Liu!"

On the contrary, Wu Chen suddenly thought of something and called out to the girl.

"Wait a moment."

He asked with great interest, "What did you just call her?"

The girl was a little confused by the question. She glanced at Liu Yifei subconsciously and repeated uncertainly, "President Liu? Or Producer Liu?"

Liu Yifei looked at Wu Chen with some confusion.

"From now on, just call her 'boss lady'."

Wu Chen spoke casually, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

"Lady boss?"

The girl was taken aback at first, and then her mind immediately connected it to the rumors circulating in the circle these past two days.

Her gaze, almost unconsciously, fell on Liu Yifei's left hand.

On that slender, fair middle finger, a simply designed Cartier wedding ring subtly shimmers with the glow of happiness.

She understood instantly!

Reacting extremely quickly, he immediately flashed a bright smile and called out in a clear voice:
"Hello, boss lady!"

Liu Yifei was caught off guard by this unexpected address, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

"It's okay, shout whatever you like."

"No way!" The girl, with a strong survival instinct, said seriously, "The boss has spoken, we have to call her 'boss's wife'!"

"Well said!" Wu Chen nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, "Your year-end bonus will be increased!"

"Alright, go and spread the word that the boss's wife is in a good mood today and is treating the whole company to dinner. Everyone should leave work an hour and a half early so we can go out for a meal and not stay out too late."

Wu Chen's words were incredibly humane.

"Okay! Thank you, boss lady! Thank you, boss!"

The girl blushed with excitement, grabbed the documents, and ran off as fast as she could, as if she couldn't wait to spread the word.

"Hey, slow down," Wu Chen said with a smile, shaking his head from behind.

After the girl left, Liu Yifei playfully punched him lightly.

What an unfashionable name!

"What, you don't like it?" Wu Chen asked with a smile, holding her hand.

"Hehe, if you like it, just call me that."

Although Liu Yifei said that, the upturned corners of her mouth and the undisguised smile in her eyes still betrayed her delighted mood at that moment.

Before long, the news had spread throughout the company.

"Did you hear? The boss is engaged!"

"It's true! I just got up and saw how sparkly the ring on the proprietress's hand was!"

"That's not the point! The point is that the boss's wife treated us to dinner! So we can leave work early!"

"The boss lady is awesome!!"

The entire Starry Sky Pictures instantly erupted in a thunderous cheer.

Upstairs, in the office of Xiaoma Benteng, many employees were startled by the sudden commotion downstairs.

"What's wrong? Xingchen downstairs, what happened? It's like you won the lottery."

"I don't know. Could it be that Interstellar broke box office records again?"

"Really? Even breaking a record shouldn't cause this much of a commotion."

(End of this chapter)