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Chapter 113 First Battle in the Office

The day after Huo Wenxi met with Tian Xiaole, he rushed back to Hong Kong Island and immediately reported the news of the potential collaborative project to Yang Shoucheng.

"A script that tells the story of a martial arts master and is suitable for filming in Hong Kong?"

Yang Shoucheng repeated the message Huo Wenxi had brought back.

"Yes, that's what they say."

"Isn't it going to have the same subject matter as Wong Kar-wai's film? They've been preparing a movie about Ip Man for a while now."

"It can't be that much of a coincidence, can it?"

Huo Wenxi wasn't sure either, since it was just speculation at the moment.

"Stop speculating here. Tell Tian Sheng the news and see his reaction."

"Okay, Chairman Yang."

In front of Yang Shoucheng, Huo Wenxi dialed Tian Xiaole's number, which rang for a long time before being answered.

"Hello, Ms. Huo?"

A groggy voice came through the receiver, as if the person hadn't fully woken up yet.

"Director Tian, ​​the martial arts master you mentioned, could it be Ip Man? Wang Jiawei is also preparing a movie about Ip Man."

"so coincidental?"

Tian Xiaole came to his senses. He knew that Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster" was also based on Ip Man's story. The movie was released in 13, and he didn't expect that it was already in preparation.

"Director Tian, ​​is the project you mentioned also about Ip Man?"

Huo Wenxi wanted to hear a precise answer, and Yang Shoucheng, who was standing nearby, also pricked up his ears.

Tian Xiaole simply stated directly: "Yes, the script has been written and the copyright has been registered. As for the collaboration... let's discuss it in detail when Ms. Huo comes to Beijing."

"Director Tian, ​​is there a role I can play?"

Fan Binbin, who was in Tian Xiaole's arms, heard the whole call and couldn't wait to ask more questions.

"Hehe, it seems Director Tian is busy. Well then, I won't disturb your fun. I'll make an appointment with you when you come to Beijing."

Huo Wenxi hung up the phone and looked at Yang Shoucheng, waiting for his instructions.

“Tian Sheng’s scripts are in high demand in Hollywood. Since Ying Huang has chosen to collaborate this time, it is a good opportunity to connect with the core circle in mainland China. We can appropriately offer more benefits.”

"The bottom line is..."

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Chaoyang District, Fan Binbin's home.

After having dinner with the two bosses yesterday, Tian Xiaole received another invitation from Fan Binbin to taste wine.

Thinking of trying something different, I accepted the invitation and came.

Fan Binbin showed great enthusiasm and took full initiative.

Tian Xiaole is in high demand now, able to get direct access to Hollywood directors. This time the role is male, so next time, and the time after that.

As long as the clothes are good and comfortable, there is a certain possibility.

Despite his hasty response, Tian Xiaole quickly stabilized the situation.

That's how the opening scene came about.

"There is a female lead who's just a pretty face, but she doesn't suit your style. You're too alluring."

Fan Binbin's temperament is not suited to portraying the gentle and virtuous nature of a woman from Jiangnan.

She's well-suited to playing strong, career-driven women, high-level white-collar workers, or mistresses in urban dramas, all within her comfort zone.

Or they're like vixens in period dramas, or concubines who wreak havoc in the harem—not righteous characters at all.

"Director Tian, ​​let me give it a try. I won't force myself if it's not suitable."

Fan Binbin nestled in Tian Xiaole's arms, the softness pressing against him tightly, and his hands began to wander.

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After more than a year of development, Leyu.com is gradually becoming the number one website in mainland China.

It integrates news and entertainment, movies and books, and chat and social networking, with a particularly precise user positioning.

The trailer for 【The Shallows】 has been uploaded to the movie section.

In just over an hour, there were thousands of messages and comments.

As a film made by "our own people," it has performed well at the global box office and received positive reviews, so we should at least lend a hand.

Upon its release, the number of people who wanted to watch the movie reached over a million, and the enthusiasm of netizens was so high.

According to the import policy, there is a quota of 30 imported films each year, half of which are from Hollywood, and the remaining half are imported from Europe, Asia and other regions.

【The Shallows】was imported through a revenue-sharing model, and according to the rules for imported films, the production company receives 13-17% of the box office revenue.

The cinema chain receives a fixed 48% cut, which is then deducted from 8% for various taxes, leaving China Film Group with the remainder.

Scrolling through the comments on the trailer, many people have already seen it on foreign websites, but due to network issues, the picture quality is not very clear.

Netizens are very enthusiastic, with some leading the comments section to help "The Shallows" surpass 100 million yuan at the domestic box office and reach 200 million US dollars worldwide.

Many people echoed and followed suit, and the post was filled with supportive comments.

The netizens' sincere intentions stemmed from their desire to help the village's only college student and to let foreigners know that Chinese commercial directors are just as capable.

Tian Xiaole was deeply moved upon learning of the netizens' intentions and could only repay them by making more good movies.

With over 100 million registered users, Leyu.com appears to be becoming a major platform for online movie promotion, especially with the launch of "rotten eggs."

Its functions are novel compared to other websites, it has a large number of fans, it is a gathering place for film and television enthusiasts, a front line for gossip lovers, and it is closely related to the film and television industry.

Many actors, celebrities, experts, professors, and scholars have registered accounts on Leyu.com.

I gradually realized the importance of online communication.

"Domestic websites are gradually transforming into blogs, and we also need to seize the market and launch Leyu Blog as soon as possible."

Once the internet matures, Tian Xiaole will take the lead and upgrade his blog to a microblog, but for now, we'll have to wait a little longer.

After explaining the future development direction of Leyu.com, I called in the company's finance department and asked them to keep a close eye on the subsequent revenue sharing from [Shark Beach].

We will directly connect with Pangu Pictures, and all the money earned from the two films will be transferred back to China to support the development of Xiaole Pictures.

Although the transaction fees are high, there's nothing I can do; money comes in too slowly from within China.

"Boss, Liu Yifei is here to visit, what do you think...?"

The assistant knocked on the door and came in, saying...

"Okay, bring him in," Tian Xiaole ordered without looking up.

Looking at the company's finance staff, he said, "You guys go ahead and get busy. Remember to pay the taxes first after the money comes in."

"Good boss."

The accountants responded in unison, and when they saw the girl who pushed the door open, their eyes widened and their mouths almost formed an "O".

"Zhao Ling'er is so beautiful!"

"I like her portrayal of Bai Xiuzhu."

"Is that her mother next to her? She has such a refined air about her."

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"Director Tian, ​​Xixi is having a birthday party on August 17th. We hope you can do us the honor of attending."

Liu Xiaoli handed over the prepared invitation with both hands.

Tian Xiaole looked at the exquisitely crafted invitation, with the words "Feiyue 18" written in large gilded letters on the cover, which looked very extravagant.

He jokingly said to Liu Yifei, "Wow, you've grown into a young lady in the blink of an eye."

"Hmph, I'm not that young either."

Liu Yifei tilted her head back, puffed out her little purse, trying to prove that she was an adult.

Tian Xiaole smiled and said, "I will accept the invitation and attend."

"Then remember to bring a gift!"

Liu Yifei said playfully, showing no signs of being a stranger.

Liu Xiaoli frowned slightly. She was very strict with her daughter's upbringing, and would only speak so casually to people she knew well.
When did she become so familiar with Tian Xiaole?
Liu Xiaoli was very curious, but it wasn't convenient to ask directly now. "You child, Director Tian's presence is already a huge honor, how could you ask for a gift?" Liu Xiaoli said reproachfully.

"Want a gift? Then prepare some good food." Tian Xiaole said with a smile.

"I'll prepare a big cake, so you can come without worry."

Liu Yifei spoke very seriously.

"Director Tian, ​​then I won't bother you any longer."

Having achieved her goal, Liu Xiaoli prepared to move on to the next place.

She and Liu Jinfei had discussed using this birthday banquet as an opportunity to invite all the film and television companies in the industry.

Liu Yifei is already a top-tier actress in the television drama field. If you want her to move towards the big screen, it's not something that can be achieved simply by throwing money at it.

It requires stronger connections and the support of a big-name director.

The assistant saw the two of them out.

Tian Xiaole leaned back in her chair, put her feet on the desk, and looked at the invitation in her hand.

The elegant handwriting must have been written by Liu Yifei herself.

She's quite funny in private; every time a film is nominated for a film festival and achieves good box office results, she sends her blessings on QQ.

Over time, the two became quite familiar with each other.

I started to worry about what gift to give, and I couldn't think of anything for a while.

"Buzz..."

The phone on the table vibrated.

Tian Xiaole picked it up and looked at it. It was a call from someone she recognized but wasn't very familiar with: Lin Hongtong, a professor in the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy.

"Uncle Lin?"

"Xiao Le, the Golden Rooster Awards registration is about to close, why haven't I seen your film submitted?"

"???"

"Can 'Buried Alive' be entered into the competition?" Tian Xiaole asked curiously.

"Of course not, I'm referring to 'The Thieves,' although it hasn't been released yet, it won't affect the film festival selection!"

"Hehe, that won't do. The movie hasn't been approved yet, and it's a commercial film, so it doesn't meet the Golden Rooster Award standards. I won't go and join the fun."

Tian Xiaole refused outright. Given the judges' track record, it would be an unprecedented event for a commercial film to win a major award.

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With Wang Jinghua's contract with Huayi Brothers about to expire, companies in the industry are all waiting to see her fail.

Huayi Brothers, known as the number one film and television company in mainland China, not only had the renowned director Feng Xiaogang, but also relied on a group of actors and stars brought in by Wang Jinghua.

Orange Sky jumped around constantly trying to curry favor, throwing all sorts of flirtatious glances.

Within Huayi, aside from the initial efforts of General Manager Wang to meet with people and do ideological work, the attitude has become indifferent during this period.

The cast of "The Banquet" was announced to the public in a very high-profile manner.

Starring Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun, Huang Xiaoming, Wu Yanzu...

As soon as the news was announced, it sparked a lot of discussion, with no one from Huayi Brothers being among the confirmed cases.

The fact that neither of the two actors played the role further confirms the rumors that Wong Jing-hua was going to take over the entire Huayi Brothers agency department.

In the office, Tian Xiaole met Huo Wenxi, who had rushed to Beijing. It was her first time visiting Xiaole Film Studio, and she was looking around the simple office.

After the assistant served the tea and left, Huo Wenxi asked:
"Director Tian, ​​what kind of collaboration would you like to use for the script you have?"

"Didn't I say last time that I need to see Yinghuang's sincerity before we can cooperate?"

Tian Xiaole smiled calmly, not worried at all about the script's copyright, as he had already registered the copyright in Hollywood.

Huo Wenxi cursed under his breath, "This bastard won't act until he sees the benefit."

With a warm smile on her face, she plopped down in Tian Xiaole's lap, raising an eyebrow:
Is this enough sincerity?

“Ms. Huo, what are you doing? I want sincerity. What benefits can Yinghuang bring me? I don’t lack women.”

Upon hearing this, Huo Wenxi's expression remained unchanged, and when he tried to get up, he was tightly embraced again.

"Yinghuang only needs a 30% share, and will be responsible for filming and post-production. Director Tian doesn't have to worry about anything and can just wait to count the money."

"Hehe, 30% is too much, 20% at most,"

Tian Xiaole kept busy, teasing Huo Wenxi until he was panting.

"It's too little; I can't explain it to Chairman Yang."

Huo Wenxi stopped the wandering hand, afraid that she would lose control of her body and urinate there.

Tian Xiaole pried her hand away and continued her erratic wandering.

Women are like treasures; you only feel a sense of accomplishment when you carefully explore and discover them, finding all the points of excitement.

"Twenty percent is already quite a lot; let's leave room to discuss adding more later."

Tian Xiaole said vaguely.

"Is this a movie series?!"

Huo Wenxi ignored Tian Xiaole, who was engrossed in his work, and spoke in a somewhat hurried tone, revealing that it was indeed a major project.

They chatted casually for a while, and soon got into the flow of conversation.

The messy decorations on the desk were swept aside by Tian Xiaole, who then carried the weak-legged Huo Wenxi to her side.

The bodycon skirt she was wearing was quite convenient, and it quickly reached her waist.

Huo Wenxi presents herself as a capable and strong woman, but it turns out she also has a tender and gentle side.

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Tian Xiaole threw the crumpled paper she had used for wiping into the wastebasket, which was already full.

It's easy to imagine how much genuine emotion Huo Wenxi revealed.

"It's really not easy to work with Director Wada. Not only do you not have any control over the project, but you also have to get yourself involved."

Huo Wenxi straightened the wrinkled skirt, making a comment as she did so.

"You can't say that. Practice makes perfect."

Tian Xiaole opened the window to let the air circulate.

Huo Wenxi limped away, carrying the script for "Ip Man," and hurried back to Hong Kong Island to report on it.

As for the authorization, I'll leave that to Yinghuang.

Tian Xiaole called his assistant and asked her to submit the script for "Ip Man" for review, proposing a co-production.

The release of "The Shallows" requires no further promotion.

The news of the collaboration with 20th Century Fox is still generating buzz, with reports of a $170 million global budget appearing on major portal websites – all of which are excellent publicity for the film.

Han Sanping wanted to invite the film's female lead to China for a premiere, but Tian Xiaole refused.

The movie doesn't need this much buzz, and the time is tight, so there's no need for a big promotional campaign.

Movie posters have been plastered all over theaters, showing Blake Lively standing despairing on a watchtower with a great white shark swimming nearby.

Domestic actors and celebrities had already heard that the female lead was an ordinary person before.

With just one movie, he made a third-tier Hollywood star.

This confirms once again that Tian Xiaole is good at promoting people and directing actresses.

On the eve of the release of "The Shallows", many actors and celebrities in the industry posted on Leyu.com to help promote the movie.

Of course, Tian Xiaole was also tagged.

"Has everything been arranged?"

"The instructions have already been given, and major cinema chains are very confident in the film, so they have allocated a lot of screenings to it, with the highest accounting for 42%."

Upon hearing the secretary's report, Han Sanping nodded in satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)