Chinese entertainment: Top stars have no holidays

Chapter 94: Finish it and leave, the movie will be released!

The premiere event has ended.

Jiang Bai and Na Zha left the film studio separately in different cars, keeping a low profile.

Thanks to Beijing's extensive transportation network.

The two chose different routes, but ended up driving to the same apartment complex.

The apartment building has very high security. Not only do all vehicles drive into the underground parking garage, but access to the garage requires a card, and outside vehicles are not allowed to enter.

This at least avoids the embarrassing situation of being caught on camera in an underground parking garage.

Meeting Xu Xu's complex gaze, Jiang Bai got out of the back seat of the van and waved lightly, "Just pick me up tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he put his hands in his pockets and walked into the elevator.

Naza, who had gotten home before him, was already waiting for him.

The apartment has a really nice environment.

Naza decorated her little home in a simple and clean style, exuding a gentle and delicate atmosphere.

After welcoming Jiang Bai inside, she skillfully took out a low-alcohol fruit wine and an exquisite wine glass, pouring two glasses of sweet wine.

"When I saw you today, you looked even more handsome than when we were on set." Naza leaned back lazily on the sofa, crossing his legs.

Naza, who had changed into a pair of lounge shorts, had her long legs crossed.

Her small feet were incredibly white, so white that even the pale blue veins were clearly visible. Combined with the red cinnamon painted on her toes, the white feet with a hint of red were exceptionally eye-catching.

Jiang Bai's gaze was involuntarily drawn to her. He walked over, plopped down next to her, and said with a light laugh, "Perhaps it's because the red aura is good for one's health."

Has he really become more handsome?

maybe.

But more likely, it was Naza's own mindset that changed.

Back when Jiang Bai was still in the cast of "Sewing Machine Band", compared to Nazha, he was just a newcomer with some popularity.

He is indeed handsome, but aren't there plenty of handsome men in the industry?

Naza naturally wouldn't have any other opinions about him.

But it's different now.

In less than a year, he became one of the top four celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry, and even became popular in Southeast Asia.

Once a man's identity is enhanced by other factors, his attractiveness immediately changes.

Naza immediately recognized Jiang Bai's "charm," which led him to invite Jiang Bai to start a game.

Ordinary handsome guys are boring, but top-tier handsome guys are different.

Perhaps it's about finally breaking free from the shackles of past relationships, or perhaps it's just that the atmosphere tonight is perfect.

When Jiang Bai sat down next to her, Nazha immediately moved closer to him.

She rested her head against Jiang Bai's chest, her breath sweet as orchids, and said, "Actually, I thought you were quite handsome when we were on set."

"But at that time I was still having a fight with my ex-boyfriend, so I didn't have the mood to care about anything else."

What does that mean?

Jiang Bai frowned slightly.

No, sis.

Why are you explaining so much to me? You don't want to talk to me, do you?

My buddy has someone else in his dating pool!

Jiang Bai didn't respond at all, and instead placed his left hand on her thigh, gently stroking it.

Let's get straight to the point.

Jiang Bai picked up a glass of wine with his other hand, took a small sip, and then lowered his head to steady his slightly pouting lips.

The sweet fruit wine was poured into Nazha's mouth by Jiang Bai.

A flush immediately appeared on her face, clearly indicating that she was prone to blushing after drinking alcohol.

This person has a good constitution.

Naza no longer had time to have any heart-to-heart talks with Jiang Bai.

She could also tell that Jiang Bai was just a player and didn't intend to get emotionally involved with her.

She wrapped her arms around Jiang Bai's neck and tilted her head up to ask for a kiss.

Her lips landed precisely on Jiang Bai's lips, and sip after sip of fruit wine were swallowed between their lips and teeth.

Before I knew it, I had drunk two glasses of wine.

It was impossible to tell who had drunk more.

All that could be seen was that the blush on her face became more pronounced, and her eyes began to show a hint of intoxication.

What are we waiting for?

As Jiang Bai drank more and more, he became increasingly sober. His hand began to slowly grope upwards along the calf where the needle had been inserted, and his movements became increasingly intense.

One piece of clothing after another was thrown directly onto the floor.

The two of them immediately started making love on the sofa.

The night was gentle, the atmosphere tender, and the wine was intoxicating. The desires of adult men and women slowly heated up and quietly spread in the air.

The night passed in the blink of an eye.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Jiang Bai woke up and prepared to head to the airport.

Although I indulged myself for one night, I still can't neglect my work.

Inside Naza's apartment, Jiang Bai quickly got dressed, washed up briefly, and then said goodbye to Naza.

The two had a perfect understanding; neither of them lingered or engaged in any unnecessary small talk or pleasantries.

After testing the waters, Naza understood what kind of relationship she should maintain with Jiang Bai.

Let things take their natural course, stop at the right point, and avoid unnecessary fuss.

After quickly getting ready, Jiang Bai changed into a clean and casual outfit, put on a mask and hat, and was fully armed.

Naza, who had also gotten up, was wearing pajamas and saw him to the entrance, a satisfied smile in her eyes.

"Take care on the road, and I wish your filming goes smoothly."

"Yeah, you too. Good luck with the upcoming roadshow." Jiang Bai nodded in response, his tone as natural as a friend's words of advice.

After saying goodbye, Jiang Bai pushed open the door and left, the whole process was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

His team members had been waiting in their cars in the underground parking garage for quite some time.

After getting on the bus, Jiang Bai leaned back in his seat, rested for a while, and closed his eyes to relax.

Xu Xu, sitting in the passenger seat, opened and closed his mouth repeatedly, as if he wanted to say something.

But looking at Jiang Bai's face in the rearview mirror, he ultimately said nothing.

It's inappropriate for a newly crowned top star to spend the night at a female celebrity's house.

But do you really want today's celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry to become monks?

That is impossible.

Even gay men need to find bed partners.

After much thought, Xu Xu could only say, "I hope I wasn't photographed."

Jiang Bai nodded firmly: "Definitely not."

"We didn't walk together the whole time, and outside vehicles aren't allowed in the underground parking garage, so there was nowhere for paparazzi to take pictures."

Moreover, even if they are photographed, for information that cannot be definitively proven, paparazzi usually contact the artist's team directly and ask them to pay to cover it up.

Since there are no photos of the parties involved together, even if they are released, it can only be considered a rumor and hype, and it will not affect the artists at all.

It would be better to ask the artist's team for some money.

Every talent agency has a budget specifically for covering up scandals with paparazzi.

I also have Jiangbai liquor, but I haven't used it yet.

Xu Xu hopes he can maintain this level of performance.

For Jiang Bai, the brief one-night interlude was nothing more than a trivial diversion in his busy work.

It won't affect my mindset, nor will it interfere with my work.

The car sped along, heading straight for Beijing Airport.

With her pre-booked early morning flight ticket, Jiang Bai boarded the plane smoothly and took off in the morning sun, heading towards Qingdao.

The three-hour flight passed in the blink of an eye.

Before 10 a.m., the plane landed smoothly at Qingdao Airport.

The crew's car was already waiting outside. After picking up Jiang Bai, they rushed back to the filming location of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

When I returned to the set, the filming was proceeding smoothly, with everyone performing their duties and the shooting pace tight and orderly.

Without taking any rest, Jiang Bai quickly tidied up her makeup and returned to the crew, rapidly adjusting her state and integrating into the filming rhythm, seamlessly connecting with the filming work.

He has no spare time left and must make the most of every minute on set.

Because he needs to take another day off.

Jiang Bai had promised Xiao Tian that he would visit her on set for her birthday.

This is his official girlfriend, unlike Nazar. Jiang Bai will seriously nurture this relationship.

After all, the girl had just started college and he had already tricked her into his hands, so he should take it seriously.

Therefore, after discussing with the director, Jiang Bai decided that they had to complete the filming tasks at a high intensity every day in order to squeeze out a day of free time.

During the midday break, filming was temporarily suspended on set, and the actors took a break to touch up their makeup and get ready.

Li Yitong walked over to Jiang Bai with a water glass in her hand, her eyes filled with a gentle smile and a hint of envy as she congratulated him, "Congratulations! Your new movie is about to be officially released."

Although the filming schedule has been tight these past few days, she has been quietly following the news about the premiere of Jiang Bai's new work, and has been paying attention to the premiere reviews and on-site photos of "Sewing Machine Band" as soon as possible.

Well, Jiang Bai looks quite handsome in his rock-and-roll outfit; he looks much wilder than he does on set.

"Thank you." Jiang Bai looked up and smiled faintly, his tone indifferent. "I'm just a minor character, not even a third lead."

"But we're lucky, this movie should do well."

Seeing his confident demeanor, Li Yitong's smile deepened.

A hint of pride appeared on her face: "I also have a movie project scheduled for release recently, so I'm going to make my way to the big screen."

Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and readily asked, "Oh? What movie? When will it be released?"

Hearing his question, Li Yitong's pride became even more apparent, and she said in a light and confident tone, "It's a theatrical film, and I'm the female lead."

"His co-stars are Eason Chan, a big-name singer and actor from Hong Kong, and Li Ronghao; they are the two male leads."

"The film has been officially scheduled for release in January next year, and it will be my first film."

She spoke with a smug look on her face, her eyebrows raised in pride.

To be able to play the lead role in your very first film, even if it's just a supporting role, is certainly something to brag about and be proud of.

In today's film and television industry, securing a leading role in a theatrical film is an extremely valuable asset, enough to make other actresses of the same age envious.

Think about those actresses born in 85; they all acted in a ton of TV dramas before they had the opportunity to act in movies.

Sister Xue definitely won in this aspect.

No wonder she is so confident and has high hopes for this work.

However, Jiang Bai laughed out loud in his heart.

Upon hearing Eason Chan and the key information about the January release, he immediately knew which movie it was.

Xue Jie's film debut, "Undercover Superstar"!

As someone who has been reborn, he knows all too well the film's release status.

This is a typical Hong Kong-style assembly-line shoddy film.

Although director Vincent Kok is a veteran supporting actor in Hong Kong films, and his role in "Flirting Scholar" is deeply loved by audiences, the quality of his works has been inconsistent since he transitioned to directing.

The film focuses on singers crossing over into acting, with Eason Chan and Li Ronghao playing the two male leads. Both are well-known singers in the music industry, but their acting skills are extremely unfamiliar and awkward.

The female lead, played by Li Yitong, may have a prestigious title, but in reality, she is a mere supporting character.

With limited screen time, a thin character design, and no memorable moments, he was relegated to being a mere foil for the two male leads throughout the entire series.

After its release, the film "Previous Life" suffered a double blow in terms of both critical reception and box office performance, with a chaotic plot, awkward jokes, and illogical storylines.

The film ultimately grossed less than 40 million yuan, flopping quietly among films released at the same time and making almost no splash.

Xue Jie's film debut was a terrible movie. Her role wasn't that important to begin with, and she still has to bear part of the blame for the bad film.

This directly resulted in her not receiving many film opportunities afterward.

But the film has already been shot, so what can Jiang Bai say?

We can't just discourage her now by saying it's a terrible movie that's bound to flop, and that she shouldn't have any expectations.

Jiang Bai could only offer a smile and say insincerely, "That's great. I wish your new movie a huge success at the box office and with both critical acclaim."

"Thank you for your kind words!" Li Yitong smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling with joy.

Hopefully, she'll still be this happy when "Undercover Superstar" is released.

After a brief chat, the production assistant announced that filming was about to begin, and the two returned to their positions to begin the next round of shooting.

The days passed quietly amidst the tight filming schedule, and several days flew by.

On September 29th, the highly anticipated National Day film season officially kicked off.

"Sewing Machine Band" has officially landed in theaters nationwide, starting its wide release.

Based on the relatively positive reviews from the previous premiere in Beijing, coupled with online marketing and Jiang Bai's large following and fan base, the film was released.

The film made a strong debut and led the daily box office charts.

With a strong opening day box office exceeding 5200 million yuan, it firmly secured the top spot in the daily box office, firing the loudest first shot in this year's fiercely competitive National Day film season.

The initial performance of "Sewing Machine Band" far exceeded everyone's expectations in the industry.

It's worth noting that in the original timeline, "Sewing Machine Band" only grossed over 30 million yuan on its opening day, a mediocre start, and lacked staying power, ultimately ranking last among the five major films released during the National Day holiday.

The film's opening was completely rewritten because of Jiang Bai's involvement.

However, the competition during the National Day holiday period is still extremely fierce.

On September 30, the year's comedy hit, Happy Twist's "Never Say Die," officially hit theaters, instantly igniting a nationwide movie-going frenzy.

With its mature comedy formulas and high popularity among the general public, Happy Twist instantly garnered widespread attention and box office success, and aggressively secured screenings in cinemas across the country.

Almost overnight, the entire box office landscape of the National Day holiday was completely rewritten.

On the day of its release, "Never Say Die" grossed over 100 million yuan, leading the entire National Day holiday box office by a wide margin and crushing all other films released at the same time.

In contrast, "City of Rock" saw its screenings significantly reduced, and its daily box office barely managed to stay above 5000 million yuan. Although the data remained stable, its growth momentum was completely suppressed.

Two days after its release, "City of Rock" only grossed over 100 million yuan, barely managing to establish itself and retaining some dignity in the face of "Never Say Die".

However, the National Day holiday officially began on October 1st, with a number of blockbuster films hitting theaters one after another, completely igniting the chaotic battle for box office supremacy during the National Day period.

Li Chen's aerial combat film "Sky Hunter", Jackie Chan's international action blockbuster "The Foreigner", and Wang Jing's Hong Kong film "Chasing the Dragon".

Three films with distinct styles and strong casts were released one after another, taking up the vast majority of screenings in cinemas across the country.

Surrounded by powerful enemies and besieged on all sides.

The daily screening share of "Sewing Machine Band" was severely compressed, and for many days it could only be maintained at around 10%, making it impossible to seize more market share.

With only 10% of screenings, the National Day holiday film season is extremely competitive, representing a very weak share of screenings, far less than the major new releases from Happy Twist, Jackie Chan, and Wong Jing.

Surprisingly, despite having only 10% of the screenings, "City of Rock" achieved impressive box office momentum and high occupancy rates.

The seven-day National Day holiday has come to an end. Thanks to consistent positive word-of-mouth and continued high demand from casual viewers, the film garnered 2 million yuan in box office revenue over the seven days.

Box office of 1 million.

算上9月29、30日的首日与次日票房，影片上映9天，总票房成功突破3.2亿。

Compared to the original timeline's performance, this timeline's box office results are undoubtedly more successful.

In the original timeline, "Sewing Machine Band" ranked last among the five major films released during the National Day holiday.

After nine days in theaters, the film barely broke 2 million yuan at the box office, and its final total box office settled at around 4.6 million yuan, completely crushed by other films released at the same time.

Although the film received good reviews upon its release, its box office performance was mediocre.

Many viewers even waited until the movie was released on video platforms before watching it.

People no longer believe in Da Peng's directing abilities, fearing they'll see a terrible movie in theaters.

After watching it online, everyone felt that the movie was actually quite good, and it was a bit of a pity not to see it in the theater.

In this timeline, in just nine days, the box office of "City of Rock" saw an additional 120 million yuan in revenue.

It surpassed the performance of the same period in the original timeline ahead of schedule, and its momentum is still strong and its trend is amazing.

Without a doubt, this is all thanks to Jiang Bai.

First, there's his established top-tier background.

His fans were just starting to like him, when they were most enthusiastic and supportive of him.

Fans rallied to support the film, spontaneously buying tickets, boosting box office numbers, generating positive word-of-mouth, and promoting it, thus supporting the film's initial box office performance in the first few days and ensuring a strong opening day.

Secondly, there's the short video promotion and distribution sector that he popularized.

Dapeng's team thoroughly grasped the short video marketing logic pioneered by Jiang Bai, keeping up with the pace throughout. A massive amount of short videos featuring character highlights, hilarious moments, behind-the-scenes footage of the characters' appearances, and character interpretations went viral across the internet.

Many casual viewers who had preconceived notions about Da Peng, harbored resentment after watching "Jianbing Man", and were prepared to give "Sewing Machine Band" a bad review even before watching the film.

Because I frequently saw clips of characters from "City of Rock" posted online, I developed a great sense of novelty and anticipation for the film, and was willing to put aside my prejudices, go to the cinema to watch it myself, and give an objective evaluation.

This move directly salvaged a large number of positive reviews from casual viewers, preventing the film from suffering a critical collapse at the start.

It can be said that the extra 100 million yuan in box office revenue was entirely due to Jiang Bai's efforts to single-handedly boost the film's box office.

Even with box office success far exceeding the original timeline and a complete reversal in word-of-mouth, "City of Rock" still struggles to surpass Da Peng's previous work, "Jianbing Man".

The 12 billion yuan box office of "Jianbing Man" was practically earned by Da Peng's reputation through loans.

If "Sewing Machine Band" can achieve a box office of 6-7 million yuan, it can be considered that Jiang Bai has turned the tide.

Da Peng is a shrewd person. After obtaining the box office data, he understood the box office trend and how much Jiang Bai had contributed. He immediately called Jiang Bai to thank him and repeatedly stated that he would definitely invite Jiang Bai to play the male lead in his next movie!

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