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Chapter 231 Proving the Rumors with a Bare Face!
The second trailer for "Painted Skin" was released before its official release.

The rapid three-minute camera work and the special effects of Fan Binbin's transformation attracted the attention of many movie fans.

Coupled with the interlude "Painting Heart", it instantly caused a huge reaction.

Zhang Liangying's ethereal yet powerful voice can range from soft whispers to soaring bursts of energy.

Especially in terms of emotional expression, the obsession and melancholy of unrequited love are highly consistent with the film.

At the same time, the song was released as a single and quickly topped various music charts.

Let's once again show our support for the upcoming release of "Painted Skin".

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The production of Tangyan cigarettes takes about a month.

Tian Xiaole contacted the best hospital and was ready at any time.

"Boss, I bought some things for my unborn nephew. I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, so I bought two sets."

James spoke broken Chinese, carrying baby supplies in both hands, the packaging bearing the names of major brands.

"Your Chinese skills have paid off; they've broadened your horizons."

Tian Xiaole smiled and told her assistant to take it and put it away.

It seems like I'm learning Chinese, but it's all about interpersonal relationships and social customs.

He also bought a lot of baby products these past few days and sent them back to China, one set for each boy and one set for each girl.

The sex of a baby can be determined by spending more money, but Tian Xiaole felt it was unnecessary; a boy or a girl was fine.

"Coffee or tea?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Have some tea. I've been studying Chinese culture lately, and I'm really drawn to it."

James said it in an exaggerated tone.

He was a somewhat well-known producer in Hollywood. As his company grew more famous, he feared that Tian Xiaole would kick him out and replace him with a professional agent.

Taking the initiative to learn about Chinese culture is an attempt to bring the two of them closer and avoid that day from coming to an end.

James mimicked Tian Xiaole's actions, took a sip of tea, and pretended to close his eyes to savor it.

"Boss, that actress Zhang Ziyi who's working in Hollywood has gotten engaged to a Hollywood film company executive. She actually managed to get that playboy to stay in the industry. She's got some serious skills."

Tian Xiaole knew that James was talking about Zhang Ziyi. The two had often appeared in public together, making headlines in news outlets around the world. He never expected that they would get engaged.

It's true that she's very capable.

The man even arranged for her to become a lifetime Oscar judge.

This is something Zhang Ziyi often mentions, and it has become part of his usual boasting.

After chatting for a while, James felt a sharp gaze sweeping over him repeatedly, so he said goodbye and left.

"Brother Le, I don't quite understand this scene. Can you help me interpret it?"

Tang Yan sat down with the script for "Lucy" in her hand.

Tian Xiaole smiled and pinched her round face.

"Brother Le, you're so annoying!"

Tang Yan pouted as she spoke.

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domestic.

The movie "Painted Skin" has been released.

Lao Tian, ​​along with the main creators, has launched a new round of roadshows, visiting Hong Kong, Xiao Rizi, and South Korea.

This film marks a turning point in his career; he's quite dedicated to it despite his age.

Tian Xiaole is far away in Hollywood and doesn't pay much attention to movies, but there are people who care more about movie attendance than he does.

The most concerned are of course the Wong brothers, whose films are only 5 days apart from "The Forbidden Kingdom" in terms of release date, and the two films will compete for supremacy in the film market.

Lionsgate wanted to hold the premiere of "The Forbidden Kingdom" in Los Angeles, but Huayi Brothers insisted on holding it in China.

The reasons given were also supported by Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

They say it's to prepare for the Olympics, but anyone with eyes can see that this is actually a battle with "Painted Skin".

In order to stand out and attract media attention, Huayi spared no expense to airlift Asia's largest tent from Dubai.

To build a movie theater, the visual and sound effects must be top-notch.

In Hollywood, Tian Xiaole woke up early and checked his phone, and sure enough, he received data from China Film Group.

The first-day box office of "Painted Skin" was 17.3 million yuan, surpassing the first-day figures of "The Warlords", "Assembly", and "CJ7".

Thus, among the five generations of directors, Lao Tian became one of the few who successfully transitioned to commercial films.

Tian Xiaole went online to check the domestic news; the box office data for "Painted Skin" had already been posted on various websites.

Even the most critical film critics gave it high marks, except for a few show-offs who wanted to flaunt their expertise.

This kind of person claims to be very professional, but it's just that they haven't been paid enough and are just putting on airs.

The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from moviegoers, who gave it very high praise.

"Fan Binbin portrayed the fox spirit so vividly, combining allure, sexiness, and innocence, that he could rival Joey Wong in 'A Chinese Ghost Story'."

"When the end credits rolled and I saw that the white fox and the lizard spirit were still alive, I got a little teary-eyed..."

"Yan Dancheng perfectly captured Madam Wang's dignified and composed demeanor. Some people must be crying now, haha."

"The fox and the lizard spirit didn't die, which is clearly setting the stage for a sequel. Director Tian Xiaole explicitly stated this before..."

"The story was so well-made, the actors performed so well, and the special effects were also very high-quality... It's a shame they didn't make a sequel."

The calls for a sequel are growing louder and louder, especially from several investors who are very enthusiastic, as this is their most promising film project in recent years.

Han Sanping, adjusting to the time difference, called Tian Xiaole and immediately revealed his true nature as Zuo Shandiao.

"Xiao Le, don't bring in other investors for the sequel. We should repay Lao Tian's favor with this movie. We can split the sequel between our two companies."

Listening to Han Sanping's perfectly reasonable explanation on the phone, Tian Xiaole couldn't find an excuse to refuse for the time being.

"Uncle Han, this is a foreshadowing of a sequel. Let's talk about it after the movie ends."

"Alright then, if you have any inspiration, write it down quickly, don't let the hype die down."

Han Sanping gave his instructions.

Based on the opening day performance of "Painted Skin," as long as the word-of-mouth doesn't collapse, it will be another film with a box office of 200 million.

He thought that if he kicked a few companies, he could earn more money later.

After dealing with Han Sanping, Tian Xiaole put the sequel out of his mind.

The release of "Painted Skin" on Hong Kong Island was too limited due to the lack of local actors and the small market.

The box office performance on the first day was mediocre, earning only HK$230 million.

Seeing the box office performance in mainland China, Yang Shoucheng felt both envious and helpless.

The Hong Kong Island market is too small, and its potential is limited. We must invest more time and energy in the mainland market.

On the set of "[An Epic of a Woman]", seeing Jing Tian always smiling foolishly, Liu Ye couldn't help but ask her curiously:
"Tian Tian, ​​what's making you so happy? It's made you smile all day!"

"Oh, is it that obvious?"

Jing Tian touched her face. Ever since the box office results for "Painted Skin" came out, she had been unconsciously grinning like an idiot.

"Netizens were worried that I would affect the quality of [Pacific Rim], but with the great success of [Painted Skin], moviegoers should be able to trust Brother Xiao Le's casting choices."

"Ahem~~"

Seeing Zhao Yanzi approaching, Liu Ye coughed to remind her.

Everyone in the industry knows that "Painted Skin" is Zhao Yanzi's sore spot, especially since it received such good reviews and box office success upon release.

The actors who starred in this movie all benefited; they now have their own representative works.

Zhao Yanzi wanted to greet the mysteriously appearing actress, but when she heard Jing Tian mention "Painted Skin," she left with a dark expression. "Brother Liu Ye, you should take better care of your voice."

Jing Tian kindly reminded her, but didn't notice Zhao Yanzi's dark face behind her. Even if she knew, she wouldn't take it seriously.

On its second day of release, "Painted Skin" grossed over 2 million yuan.

Liu Dehua's "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" has stumbled past 60 million and is awaiting its end of release.

Before the release of "The Forbidden Kingdom", major cinemas began to prioritize screenings of "Painted Skin".

Other low-budget art films have virtually no room to survive.

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"Brother, 'Painted Skin' is doing very well at the box office right now, which will definitely affect our film. What do you think..."

"Let's target Fan Binbin first. She's been in our hands before, and we have plenty of dirt on her to use against her."

A hint of malice flashed in Wang Zhongjun's eyes. The movie was originally in a great position, but it was sandwiched between "Painted Skin" and "Iron Man". He had been holding back his anger for a long time.

Especially after Fan Binbin left Huayi Brothers, he latched onto Tian Xiaole's coattails and became incredibly famous.

With her roles in "The Thief" and "Painted Skin," she has truly cemented her status as the top commercial film actress in mainland China.

"She's just bragging about her looks? Then let's start from that angle."

Wang Zhonglei nodded, saying that following this standard was aimed at ruining Fan Binbin.

A renowned director generally won't cast an actor suspected of having undergone plastic surgery.

"Will Han Sanping be invited to the premiere?" Wang Zhonglei asked.

"We still need to maintain appearances. He's the chairman of China Film Group now, and it won't do us any good to break ties."

Wang Zhongjun knew perfectly well that Iron Man was there to annoy them, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
He anticipated being targeted when he was eating alone, and he was well-prepared.

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[Painted Skin] grossed 53 million in its first three days, taking the lead and leaving other competitors far behind.

The most talked-about topic in the industry right now is the upcoming film, "The Forbidden Kingdom".

These two films, which are neck and neck, are sure to spark something interesting.

A blogger posted a video online, which quickly topped the trending search list, pushing "Painted Skin" off the top spot.

The video contained a hospital's promotional slogan: "Do you want to be like Fan**?" It also included two photos from different periods.

The hashtag #Fan**plasticsurgery# quickly topped the trending searches on major websites.

The speed at which it spreads is astonishing.

When Chen Zhixi saw the trending topic, she immediately contacted Fan Binbin.

Tian Xiaole is in Hollywood, while Lao Tian is promoting his work in South Korea.

This will really test her firefighting skills.

First, ask her if she is a spokesperson for the hospital.

Relieved to receive a negative answer, Chen Zhixi breathed a sigh of relief; that made things easier.

"Director Chen, I've had the studio send a lawyer's letter to the hospital, demanding that they remove the advertisement and issue a public apology."

Chen Zhixi shook her head. Fan Binbin's series of moves were not very effective. If she really tried to explain, regardless of whether she had plastic surgery or not, she would fall into the trap of proving herself.

Chen Zhixi thought for a moment, then leaned close to Fan Binbin's ear and whispered:
"If you keep doing this, and keep doing this..."

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While the topic of plastic surgery was still trending on various websites, Fan Binbin posted a video on his blog account.

"Hello everyone, I'm Binbin."

Many friends ask me why my skin is still so good even though I'm busy all day long?

Today I'll reveal the secret to you.

No matter how late you work, make sure to remove your makeup thoroughly, otherwise any residue can damage your skin.

After Fan Binbin finished speaking, she tied her hair up, put on a cute headband, and began removing her makeup in front of the camera.

The comments section exploded.

She's really daring!
No female celebrity has ever dared to post a photo of herself without makeup.

Fan Binbin is the first person to dare to do this.

A large number of movie fans and netizens flooded in instantly.

Female celebrities look glamorous on camera, and those who dare to appear on camera without makeup are very confident in their looks, skin, and overall condition.

In the video, Fan Binbin removes her makeup and appears in front of the camera with a bare face, showing off her stunning beauty from every angle.

Skin is fair, delicate, moisturized, radiant, and elastic.

He made a pig-nose face at the camera and tugged at his cheeks.

Finally, he said something to the camera:

"They're all original!"

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The video quality is excellent; Fan Binbin's natural face still looks stunning, with no signs of plastic surgery.

Everyone knows that you can't do anything strenuous after cosmetic surgery.

The next day, the makeup remover sold out, and the brand approached them, wanting to sign Fan Binbin as their spokesperson.

The headband used in the video was sold out immediately.

The merchant posted a blog post thanking Fan Binbin for using their products and saying that they would cover all her headband purchases from now on.

After this incident, Fan not only clarified her plastic surgery claims, but also gained endorsements from two brands: a makeup remover and a pajama brand.

Suddenly, trending topics praising Fan Bingbing's beauty appeared frequently.

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Tian Xiaole received a call from Chen Zhixi, who explained how the crisis public relations were handled.

She received high praise for her immediate response.
"Boss, there are trending searches about Fan Bingbing's beauty every day in China. I suspect she bought them. If this continues, it could easily backfire."

"As long as it doesn't affect the box office, we don't need to worry about her. If she's blocking someone's way, someone will take action."

"Well, that's fine."

The Forbidden Kingdom is about to be released, and Li Binbin won't let his arch-rival have all the glory. He might not dare to target Painted Skin, but he will definitely target Fan Binbin.

Tian Xiaole suspected that this latest scandal was probably aimed at "Painted Skin".

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The premiere of "The Forbidden Kingdom" was held in Chaoyang Park.

Film companies, filmmakers, directors, and actors who received the invitations all went to show their support.

Because it was a co-production, many foreign actors and media also participated.

At the premiere, Wang Zhonglei was full of confidence, aiming for global box office success.

He boldly declared, "If the box office exceeds 50 million US dollars, there will be a sequel, and either Jackie Chan or Jet Li will appear. If it reaches 70 million US dollars, there will definitely be two male leads."

A reporter asked the question without any regard for the occasion:
"Mr. Wang, with the release of 'The Forbidden Kingdom,' facing fierce competition from both established and emerging rivals, what are your expectations for its domestic box office performance?"

Wang Zhonglei's expression remained unchanged as he said with a smile:

"All that you've said is utterly insignificant compared to The Forbidden Kingdom. This movie is aiming for 300 million at the box office."

Upon hearing Wang Zhonglei's harsh words, Cheng Long grinned, looking like a nice guy.

Li Lianjie frowned almost imperceptibly; he was well aware of the quality of this movie.

The film wasn't made for domestic audiences; it was aimed at the North American market.

However, Wang Zhonglei made a bold statement, saying that if he gets beaten up, it will be his own face that gets slapped.

Huayi is preparing for an IPO, and it cares more about international reviews than domestic ones.

Judging from Wang Zhonglei's attitude, he seems to want to have his cake and eat it too; I don't know where he gets the courage from.

(End of this chapter)