Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

Wang Zhongjun smiled and said, "Don't worry, director. This is great news. 'Never Ending' will be the first film to be released simultaneously in all prefecture-level cities across the country."

In fact, Wang Zhongjun broke out in a cold sweat when he learned that "My Sassy Girl" would be released on December 24th. "Endless Love" was the first time Huayi Brothers had made a major investment and heavily bet on Feng Xiaogang.

Then he called Han Sanping, the director of Beijing Film Studio, and asked if Yang Che could have his performance postponed, for example, to the last day of 1999.

Han Sanping, his throat dry from answering the phone, immediately said irritably, "You should be grateful. Yang Che originally planned to release it in early December, but as soon as I mentioned your 'Endless', he said Chinese filmmakers need to unite, so it was set for the 24th. Besides, they've already signed contracts with Japan and South Korea. How can you change it? Tell me how!"

Hang up when you're done.

Wang Zhongjun had mixed feelings all morning. Oh, so I have to thank you? Well, I really do have to thank you.

The other movie hasn't even been released yet, and it's already made a pure profit of 2200 million. If I wanted to make that much, I'd need a box office of 7000 million.

Just now, he received another call from Han Sanping, who talked about the unified screening, on the condition that the distribution rights be transferred from Xi'an Film Studio to China Film Group.

So China Film Group got a prototype, a prototype that could even make them a profit...

Wang Zhongjun's doubts vanished, and the film was released nationwide. He didn't care about the 24-day interval between releases; even 14 days would have been fine.

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaogang felt a weight lifted from his heart.

So the two of them started gossiping about Yang Che, just like many other people in the entertainment industry in China.

Feng Xiaogang shook his head: "The movie hasn't even been released yet, and they're already praising it this much. What if domestic audiences don't accept it..."

Wang Zhongjun also remarked with a sigh, "Leaders need some different voices; otherwise, how could the media be so fast?"

What he didn't say was that he really hoped "My Sassy Girl" would flop, the bigger the better, so that he could lend a helping hand. Of course, he also knew that it was highly unlikely; those who watched the movie weren't idiots, and were probably quite good people.

As Huang Haibo said yesterday, everyone in the world knows you, regardless of whether their attitude is indifference, shock, sour grapes, admiration, or waiting to see you make a fool of yourself.

At least in China's entertainment industry, the vast majority of people heard the name Yang Che on this day, as everyone was talking about him, including Wang Fei, who was playing mahjong in Hong Kong.

After all, Hong Kong media made all sorts of sour comments, saying things like "almost caught up with Jackie Chan," "Yang Che got lucky," and even "a high-ranking official's son laundered money." Of course, regardless of the sarcasm, the facts were still reported, and these kinds of news often included Wang Fei, the lyricist and composer of "Fleeting Years."

Liu Jialing: "Is this Yang Che handsome?"

Wang Fei didn't even look up: "Erbing, not bad."

Anita Mui: "I checked the newspaper, there's no Nic handsome guy. Hey, Fei, you said you'd come back from the mainland to meet me, how about it?"

Wang Fei paused for a moment, the face of Xiao Xie flashing through her mind, but it was quickly replaced by the smiling man who walked towards her outside the GG studio. She then shook her head, as if to throw him away.

Seeing that she shook her head, Mei Yanfang didn't say anything more. She wasn't obligated to be the matchmaker.

Ueyama Shina: "Bang, I saw the photos too. I think he's incredibly handsome. I got all wet looking at them. He's different from all other men. He's so manly, his hormones are off the charts."

Wang Fei looked at him with disdain and speechlessness: "Hurry up and hit him."

Liu Jialing looked constipated: "It's just looking at a newspaper photo, don't overthink it."

Ueyama Shina said earnestly, "I regret not going to Zhuhai, otherwise I would have seen him then..."

Wang Fei interrupted directly: "You have no chance. He has a girlfriend, young and beautiful, really beautiful."

Ueyama Shina's eyes lit up: "Really? Let's go together, I don't mind, I can give you a back massage."

The other three: "..."

Shina Ueyama is 35 years old this year. She is of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent. Her cousin is Julian Cheung, her uncle is Charlie Cho, and her goddaughter is Leah Dou. Ten years ago, she was known as one of the "Nine Dragons Girls" along with Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui. She is very beautiful, but she has never developed a career in the entertainment industry.

Three years ago, he retired from the entertainment industry and started selling insurance. Now he is the insurance salesperson with the most celebrity clients in Hong Kong and also the king of connections in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. He is friends with everyone.

Paul Chung, who committed suicide ten years ago, was her ex-boyfriend; they got together during her first marriage.

Her ex-boyfriend was Max Mok. She later married a policeman named Kong Xiaobao, and maintained contact with Max Mok even during her marriage.

After her divorce a few years later, she began living with a man named Yu Zheng, a female executive at TVB. Sometimes he would bring a male model home so that the two of them could enjoy themselves.

Anyway, I have quite a wide range of sexual interests.

.............

After waking up from his afternoon nap, Yang Che called Fan Zeping while doing a thorough cleaning to discuss commissions. Don't ask why he didn't call at noon.

"Brother, don't ask me about these things. To be honest, I'm a little pained to hear about the 20 million. But, one thing at a time, all I want is an investment."

Yang Che's face turned green: "That's domestic box office revenue! My goodness, even if you gave me that money, I wouldn't dare take it. If I did, how could I ever work in this industry again?"

With this explanation, Lao Fan was even less willing to accept the money.

Until Yang Che suggested that since coal prices were low, acquiring a small coal mine might be an option...

After another round of haggling, Lao Fan said helplessly, "Fine, no matter how much it sells for domestically or internationally, just give me 2000 million in total."

After Fan Zeping finished speaking, he suddenly remembered what Yang Che had said to him: "Brother Fan, I really envy you for investing in me so early."

And so it was settled.

Yang Che then went to the bank and transferred 10 yuan from his private card to the "My Sassy Girl" public card.

During this time, Yang Che also calculated his own assets.

98 in cash;

Unrecovered GG fees: 185 million;

The card has 80, after all, it's a 70% return;

"Pigsy" 25% profit;

All revenue from the domestic box office of "My Sassy Girl" and all profits earned outside of Japan.

After deducting handling fees and taxes, the copyright fees in Japan should be enough to break even on Lao Fan's 2000 million.

As for the profit sharing among the main creators of the production team, Yang Che hasn't decided how much to give out yet, but it's definitely not going to be a free-for-all.

Afterwards, he went to the Beijing Film Studio. After all, Han Sanping had contributed to this matter, and Secretary Zhang's initial cooperation was not because of Yang Che.

When Yang Che entered the Beijing Film Studio, he saw many smiling faces. Some employees even gave him a thumbs-up, and Xiao Jia from the props department, whom he knew, clapped his hands and shouted "Awesome!"

At this moment, Yang Che was like a victorious general returning to the capital.