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Chapter 182 24 Years Old! Net Worth 50 Billion! The Richest Post-80s Generation! Liu Yifei's Little Thoughts~ (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Hey senior, come on, let's take a wrap-up photo together!"

Lu Rui's appearance attracted a lot of attention from the crew, but apart from Liu Yifei, no one else dared to call out to him.

Seeing this, Zhao Peng also called out, "Brother Rui, let's take a picture together?"

"Row."

Lü Rui nodded in agreement, without refusing.

However, when he reached the crowd, he waved his hand and refused Zhao Peng's suggestion that he stand in the center: "You are the director, you should stand in the middle, I will stand here."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked to Liu Yifei's side.

Zhao Peng wanted to persuade him further, but when he saw Liu Yifei naturally taking Lü Rui's arm, he immediately shut his mouth.

After surveying the situation, he turned around and simply stood between Fan Bingbing and Huo Siyan.

As a result, Liu Yifei, who was originally arranged by Zhao Peng to be in the center position, still stood firmly in the middle even with the addition of Lü Rui and Zhao Peng.

With Lü Rui positioned between her and Jing Tian, ​​and Zhao Peng between Fan Bingbing and Huo Siyan on the other side, Liu Yifei was inadvertently made to stand out even more.

With this positioning, everyone else undoubtedly becomes a secondary carry, 3rd carry, 4th carry, etc.

Lu Rui didn't care about this at all, after all, given his status, he no longer needed to prove anything by taking a position.

He makes friends in the industry regardless of their status, since no one is higher than him anyway.

But as Fan Bingbing watched this scene, her suspicions deepened even further.

She had previously thought that Lü Rui would definitely promote Liu Yifei, and now it seems she was right.

At this moment, she couldn't help but recall the conversation between Lü Rui and the Wang brothers about their collaboration, where Lü Rui mentioned that he and Li Bingbing would take turns starring in Rui Vision's film projects.

"Sunny Sisters" is already an excellent project, but the much-discussed "Dying to Survive" is an even more top-tier project!
There are already rumors circulating within the company that Li Bingbing has been confirmed to play the second female lead in "Dying to Survive".

She herself had previously tested the waters, and it was highly likely that Liu Yifei would also participate in this movie, and possibly even be the leading lady with a very important role!
"Is this a case of using two ice spells to support a fairy? Director Lü is spoiling her way too much!"

Fan Bingbing sighed inwardly, her gaze towards Lü Rui lingering with a complex expression.

Just then, Lu Yang shouted from behind the camera, "Come on, everyone get ready, look this way!"

The next second, everyone with different expressions forced a bright smile.

However, at this moment, Lü Rui suddenly felt a faint, soft touch from his other arm.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Jing Tian had gently grabbed his arm at some point.

Although she didn't directly link her arm with Lü Rui's like Liu Yifei did, the gesture itself conveyed a sense of intimacy.

Before Lü Rui could react, Lu Yang's voice rang out: "3, 2, 1, cheese!"

"Crack!"

The image is now frozen in time.

With her bright eyes and white teeth, Liu Yifei held up a peace sign, her smile radiant and dazzling.

Lu Rui, standing beside him, had a smile on his lips and exuded a calm demeanor.

On the other side, Jing Tian smiled shyly, her eyes gentle, and her cheeks slightly flushed.

As for the others, Shu Chang, Jiang Xin, Tang Yan, Wang Ou, Huo Siyan, and Fan Bingbing, they all wore the most appropriate smiles.

……

"Following 'Soldiers Sortie,' Ruishijie's new production 'Sunny Sisters' has officially wrapped up filming today."

"Directed by Zhao Peng, produced and written by Lü Rui, and starring Liu Yifei, Fan Bingbing, Jing Tian, ​​Huo Siyan, and others, 'Sunny Sisters' tells the story of friendship and growth among seven sisters..."

"Reprinted from The Hollywood Reporter: The horror thriller 'Paranormal Activity,' co-written by Lu Rui and directed by Zack Snyder, was released in North American theaters yesterday."

The film grossed $1.03 million in North America in 70 days, a huge success considering its production cost of $200 million!

"As of today, the action blockbuster 'I Am Legend,' written and produced by Lü Rui, directed by James Wan, and with an investment of $1.5 million, has grossed over $5 million worldwide!"

The media acted extremely quickly; as soon as filming for "Sunny Sisters" wrapped up, related announcements flooded major portal websites, online forums, blogs, and Tianya forum.

No one found it unusual that Lü Rui appeared in the wrap-up photo.

After all, he was the screenwriter and producer, and was a core member of the production team.

The most heated discussion among netizens right now is actually focused on "which of the seven sisters is the most beautiful".

In the comments section below, everyone was arguing for their idols, creating a lively atmosphere.

Overall, Liu Yifei and Fan Bingbing have the most supporters, followed by Shu Chang, and Jing Tian is also starting to emerge... As for the others, they are somewhat less popular...

What truly garnered attention for Lü Rui was the box office success of "Paranormal Activity" and "I Am Legend".

Both films grossed over $100 million at the North American box office, making them exceptionally eye-catching!

It's important to know that in Hollywood, the "100 million dollar box office in North America" ​​is a widely recognized dividing line.

Once this line is crossed, it means that the film has jumped from a "niche hit" to a "phenomenal work".

The success of these two films undoubtedly reaffirms Lü Rui's creative talent.

Meanwhile, as the box office exploded, many media outlets began to delve deeper into his profits, and the more they dug, the more alarming they became!
In 2005, the three films produced by Lü Rui, namely "Crazy Stone", "Click", and "Taken", grossed a total of 5.79 million yuan in mainland China alone.

Including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas markets, the total box office soared to 15.39 billion RMB!

Among them, "Taken" made the biggest contribution, with a total overseas box office (including North America) of $1.2 million, making it a true "money-making king".

That's not all; the remaining revenue from online streaming, DVD sales, and overseas copyright licensing fees are still arriving in installments.

For example, "Crazy Stone" and "Click" were not released in overseas theaters, but their copyrights were sold to multiple countries, continuously generating revenue for Ruishijie.

Let's look at the revenue from Hollywood projects.

"I Am Legend" grossed over $5 million worldwide, while "Paranormal Activity" grossed $1.03 million in North America.

The two films have grossed a combined total of over $6 million!
It's important to understand that Hollywood operates on a "producer-centric system," and since Lü Rui serves as screenwriter, producer, and executive producer, his influence is naturally immense.

Even if he only takes 20% of the box office revenue from these two films, based on the industry's standard revenue sharing ratio, the total box office revenue from these two films alone would exceed $1.2 million (approximately 9.84 million RMB).

Even after deducting costs, it would definitely be over $5000 million, which is more than 4 million RMB!

Let's look back at the domestic situation.

In 2005, China's total box office revenue was approximately 20 billion yuan, while films produced by Ruishijie contributed a total of 5.79 million yuan to the mainland box office, accounting for 28.95% of the total box office revenue for the year.

This achievement has captured nearly one-third of the domestic film market, making it a true industry leader!

What's even more impressive is Ruishijie's performance against the backdrop of the industry!
In 2005, the film market as a whole was still in a state of "losing money".

According to statistics, the total cost of film production exceeded the total revenue by approximately 8 million RMB throughout the year.

While most companies are struggling to survive, all of Ruishijie's projects are profitable!
Including their newly produced TV series debut, "Crossing the Guandong," which is currently airing and is estimated to generate hundreds of millions in revenue!
Then there are the completed films "Soldiers Sortie" and "Sunny Sisters," followed by the already greenlit "Dying to Survive," and the $2 million Sino-foreign co-production "Pacific Rim" currently in pre-production...

Finally, the media summaries and calculations were performed.

Based solely on box office revenue, copyright income, and the valuation of Ruishijie Company, Lü Rui's net worth has already exceeded 50 billion RMB!

It's worth noting that he was born in 1982 and was only 24 years old at the time, studying for his second year of graduate studies in directing at the Beijing Film Academy.

24 years old, net worth of 50 billion!
It is no exaggeration to say that he is the "youngest richest man born in the 80s"!
In the eyes of men his age, he was already "a ceiling-level existence"!
In his mother-in-law's eyes, he is the perfect "golden bachelor"!
In the eyes of the opposite sex, he is a typical "eligible bachelor"!
Among the post-80s generation in China today, Li Xiang is second only to him.

Li Xiang, born in 1981, is the CEO of PCPOP.com.

As of now, PCPOP.com has become the third largest Chinese IT website in China. By the end of 2005, its revenue reached 20 million yuan, with a profit margin of 50%. Based on a price-to-earnings ratio of 2000, its market value was approximately 2 million yuan.

As the founder, Li Xiang holds a dominant share and his net worth exceeds 1 million yuan.

On the other hand, Lü Rui's net worth has already soared to over 50 billion!
The difference is so huge, it's unbelievable!
“Brother Rui, now everyone online is calling you the richest man born in the 80s, a diamond bachelor.”

At the celebration party for "Sunny Sisters", Zhao Peng sidled up to Lü Rui and showed him the news on his tablet.

"The richest man? Are you kidding me? There are plenty of people with a higher net worth than me, they just don't show off."

Lu Rui shook his head helplessly.

People are afraid of famous pigs.

He could almost picture what kind of scenes he would encounter when he went out in the future.

He was adored by fans, besieged by the media, and even followed by some ill-intentioned individuals who wanted to sabotage him...

With this in mind, he immediately made a decision to further strengthen his security forces.

The vehicle also needs to be modified; at least some bulletproof and anti-theft measures should be added to ensure that no problems arise.

He was pondering this when he didn't realize that the actresses at the tables in front of him and to his left and right were looking at him with intense gazes!
They're all calculating the costs in their minds right now.

While a net worth of 5 billion doesn't necessarily mean that Lü Rui has 50 billion in cash, even with a discount, the money he has earned both domestically and internationally would certainly not be less than 50 million!

Although coal mine owners are now investing heavily in the entertainment industry, most of the profits are going to capital companies, leaving actors with very little money.

Actors' salaries today are far lower than they would be in later years.

A top-tier celebrity, after deducting team expenses, company revenue sharing, and the investment in maintaining their image, can only earn around ten million yuan at most throughout the year.

Only top-tier actresses like the "Four Dan and Two Bing" can attempt to reach nine figures!
Second- and third-tier actors will see their income halved, or even less.

As for those who are barely known or even unknown, in order to obtain resources, they not only have to spend money, but also have to sacrifice even more, including but not limited to their health... The entertainment industry may seem glamorous, but behind it lies a harsh reality that only those who are truly accustomed to it know.

It's no wonder that many actresses, after becoming famous, dream of marrying into wealth and becoming rich wives.

Just like the "Four Young Masters of Beijing" who dated Zhao Yanzi, Liu Tao, and others, how could they simply be after each other's looks? Weren't they after a life of luxury?

And now, a young, handsome, talented, and wealthy "eligible bachelor" is sitting right in front of him.

Who could resist such temptation?
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the celebration banquet, Huo Siyan was the first to succumb to temptation.

She stood up, holding her wine glass, her skirt swirling slightly, and walked to Lü Rui's side, smiling seductively, "Director Lü, I'd like to toast you. You are not only incredibly talented, but you also take special care of us. It's truly my good fortune to be able to work with you."

Lu Rui raised his hand in a gesture of support, his wine glass lightly touching the rim of her glass, but his body subtly leaned towards Liu Yifei beside him, his tone polite yet distant: "You're too kind, it's mainly because you two performed well."

Fan Bingbing, standing to the side, gritted her teeth inwardly: "That vixen, she's quick on her feet!"

She was about to get up as well, but in the brief moment she was distracted, Huo Siyan beat her to it.

However, she suddenly discovered a new clue.

Despite Huo Siyan's approach, Lü Rui maintained his distance.

While Liu Yifei's face appeared calm, a hint of wariness and disgust was hidden in her eyes as she glanced at Huo Siyan.

"Hmm? Could it be..."

A sudden inspiration struck Fan Bingbing, and she instantly grasped some key points.

After Huo Siyan returned to her seat dejectedly, she stepped forward with her wine glass, speaking respectfully: "Director Lü, thank you for giving me the opportunity to act in 'Sunny Sisters.' I have learned a lot from your script and creative ideas."

Lu Rui nodded and smiled, his attitude noticeably gentler this time: "Do your best, there will be opportunities to cooperate in the future."

After toasting Lü Rui, Fan Bingbing didn't leave immediately. She poured herself another glass of wine, turned to Liu Yifei, and said warmly, "Qianqian, it was a great pleasure working with you this time. I hope we'll have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future."

Sure enough, after hearing this, Liu Yifei's gaze softened considerably as she looked at her: "Me too, it's a pleasure working together."

The two chatted very congenially, with Fan Bingbing occasionally exchanging a few words with Lü Rui, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

However, Huo Siyan on the other side had not yet realized that something was wrong, and was still trying to join the conversation, making small talk about everything from the script to industry trends.

However, Lü Rui's responses became increasingly polite, eventually reduced to perfunctory "um" and "oh".

By the time Huo Siyan finally noticed Lü Rui's coldness, it was too late!

Her overly eagerness to achieve her goals clearly provoked resentment.

What upset her even more was that Fan Bingbing took the opportunity of chatting with Liu Yifei to bring up Lu Rui's new project: "Director Lu, if there is a suitable role for me in the new project, I hope you can give me an audition opportunity."

Lü Rui didn't refuse: "Okay, I'll have my team contact you later. You can come over for a screen test."

Huo Siyan's expression shifted instantly as she watched this scene.

On set, she and Fan Bingbing were rivals, and although she didn't gain a clear advantage, she didn't fall too far behind either.

Unexpectedly, in this "toasting session," I lost completely!

She was so focused on Lu Rui that she forgot to consider Liu Yifei's attitude as "Rui's girl".

When it comes to close relationships, how can she compare to others?

Acting so eagerly now will only annoy people.

Now, things have taken a turn for the better. Fan Bingbing cleverly used this opportunity to please Lü Rui, get closer to Liu Yifei, and even get an audition opportunity.

While Huo Siyan was retreating in defeat with a grim expression, Liu Yifei was actually fully aware of the situation.

After filming for three months, she had long seen through the power struggle between the two.

Normally, she could choose to remain neutral or play both sides, since she is the female lead and the production team should revolve around her.

But today is different. Huo Siyan dared to make a move on Lü Rui right in front of her, which she absolutely cannot tolerate!
Having worked with Lü Rui for so many years and spent so much time together, Liu Yifei had long since realized her own feelings for him.

She likes him!

At the same time, she could also sense that Lü Rui's attitude towards her was completely different from his attitude towards other women.

She was just too young to confess her feelings.

But this is fine too. She quite enjoys being pampered like a child by Lü Rui. If necessary, she can always take the initiative when she's older.

She could enjoy herself, but that didn't mean she could tolerate other women getting close to Lü Rui.

People like Huo Siyan, whose motives are written all over their faces, must be nipped in the bud as soon as possible.

Fan Bingbing is somewhat better off, but it's clear that Liu Yifei prioritizes her career over her feelings, posing little threat to her.

Just as she was thinking this, Liu Yifei's gaze subtly swept to the side.

Jing Tian was seen with her head down, carefully peeling shrimp.

After peeling the shrimp, her face was flushed. She hesitated for a while before finally mustering the courage to put the shrimp into Lü Rui's plate.

"Director Lü, don't get your hands dirty, I'll peel it off for you while I'm at it."

Upon seeing this, Liu Yifei's heart tightened instantly, and her vigilance was immediately heightened!
No way! Her senior is way too popular!

……

As soon as the celebration banquet ended, Zhao Peng rushed to the company with the master tape and plunged into post-production.
The others also left to attend to their own affairs.

As the year draws to a close, everyone is quite busy with many events to attend.

Liu Yifei got into Lü Rui's car with him, planning to go back to Ruishijie together to get the script for "Dying to Survive".

Once in the car, she chattered on and on, just like always, talking about everything from funny stories on set to the celebration banquet she'd just attended, occasionally throwing in a few subtle complaints about Huo Siyan.

As for Jing Tian, ​​she was confident that she wouldn't lose, and also felt that the two had a good relationship, so she didn't mention it much.

Lu Rui heard her clearly and roughly guessed what she was thinking, so he smiled and teased, "Do you not like Huo Siyan, or do you not like her being close to me?"

The sudden question made Liu Yifei blush instantly, as if her secret thoughts had been exposed, and she stammered in defense:
"I...I was just afraid you'd be fooled! Fan Bingbing told me she's a socialite at Huayi Brothers, and she's really good at seducing men..."

"Hahaha!" Lu Rui was amused by her serious expression and gently poked her head. "You think a lot. Are you afraid I'll be fooled? Aren't you afraid I'll fool you?"

"I'm not afraid!" Liu Yifei retorted, sticking her neck out. "If you wanted to fool me, you would have already tricked me into selling myself to someone else as a concubine. Why would you wait until now?"

"Cough cough!"

Lu Rui almost choked on his words!

This girl is so blunt; she dares to say anything.

Back at the company, Lü Rui handed her the script he had prepared in advance, and reminded her, "Think carefully about the character. Filming will start soon after the New Year, so don't let your guard down."

"All right."

Liu Yifei nodded slightly, picked up the script and flipped through a few pages. She quickly guessed that Lü Rui wanted to use this movie to compete for awards.

She suddenly became a little nervous: "I...can I do it? Will I hold you back?"

"Don't worry, you'll have no problem playing this role," Lü Rui reassured her with a smile.

In the original "Dallas Buyers Club," the nurse and the male lead were the same age.

In this version, he specifically changed the "nurse" character to the male lead's daughter... The male lead has a troubled family life, divorced his wife early on, and is estranged from his daughter...

Later, moved by the terminal liver cancer, the life-or-death ordeal, and the suffering of patients, the father and daughter finally reconciled.

The underlying nature of this character is exceptionally well-suited to Liu Yifei's own temperament.

Lü Rui has always believed that in addition to acting skills, there is also the crucial point of "role fit" for actors.

As an actor, one may not be able to handle every role, but when faced with the right role, one can often deliver a brilliant performance.

This is also why many actors "reach their peak upon debut".

Liu Yifei's personality and acting talent are clearly a good match for the role that Lü Rui designed for her.

"I like this name, Xu Hongdou, it sounds so nice."

Women are characterized by their "changeability," and Liu Yifei instantly forgot her nervousness, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the character's name in the script, filled with joy.

A thought struck Lü Rui, and he blurted out:

"Red beans grow in the south, how many branches will sprout in spring?"

I wish you would gather more of this, for it is the symbol of longing.

This is a poem by Wang Wei, expressing the meaning of "longing".

But when he finished reading and looked up, he saw that Liu Yifei's face was as red as a ripe apple, and she even avoided looking at him.

"???"

Lu Rui looked completely bewildered.

No?

Why is this girl blushing?
Did she misunderstand something?

(End of this chapter)