Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

I encountered many people who greeted me afterward, but I didn't take any more photos with them, probably because I didn't want to be looked down upon by Koreans.

As soon as they exited the station, they spotted Zhao Bingyuan and his two henchmen.

From a distance, Zhao Bingyuan laughed and stretched out his arms.

Those who have received hospitality are definitely friends; the relationship is different.

However, there was no hug, only a firm handshake. Yang Che smiled and said, "Brother Bingyuan, you look so radiant, you must have some good news to share with me."

Jung Byung-won laughed and said, "Haha, I knew it. Yang Che-xi is exceptionally intelligent, but I'll talk about it later. Director Cheng Er, Bingbing, Haibo, and everyone else, thank you for your hard work. Welcome to the Republic of Korea. I am honored to announce that 'My Sassy Girl' had a total of 2.3 viewers across Korea during its midnight screenings on the 24th and its premiere on the 25th, with 1.4 viewers in Seoul alone."

Yang Che raised an eyebrow and sighed inwardly. Damn it, it really isn't working.

The others remained silent, because they were calculating according to the South Korean box office formula that Yang Che had mentioned: the South Korean box office is calculated by multiplying the number of visitors by 7000 won.

That's 1.6 million Korean won, which is equivalent to 14 yuan or 9 US dollars.

Seeing this, Jung Byung-won revealed a smug expression typical of Koreans, and said, "It seems you are not very satisfied. You should know that among Chinese films released in Korea this year, this is second only to 'Glass Bottle,' which was released in February."

The crowd remained noncommittal, given the devastation the country had suffered. Although they didn't know the exact box office figures, they knew that the total box office in Beijing alone far exceeded that amount.

Yang Che adjusted his mindset, shook his head and smiled, "I was too optimistic. Luckily you didn't choose to buy it out in one go, otherwise we wouldn't be able to cooperate next time."

Zheng Bingyuan nodded to himself. Yang Che was indeed as he had predicted; he had a really good attitude.

"Yang Chexi, everyone, on the 26th, which was yesterday, Seoul's movie attendance reached 2.8, a full doubling, haha..."

When Zheng Bingyuan got to this point, he was already laughing uncontrollably.

At this point, his assistant, who also speaks Chinese, added: "Today, the Korean film media predicts that 'My Sassy Girl' will be a huge hit."

Everyone was puzzled. Little Fatty grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, while Ma Shu and Li Yue beside her were even more excited.

Then, the group walked out chatting and laughing. As soon as they exited the terminal, they all froze, because outside the roadside railing, a group of boys and girls were holding up nameplates, posters and other support items, shouting "Xingxing", "Bingbing", "Niugeng" in Chinese, broken Chinese and Korean.

The sound was so loud it shook the heavens and the earth.

At first glance, there were only about fifty or sixty people.

But it's like losing your father.

"Laugh, everyone laugh."

Ma Shu was the first to react, and while speaking, she grinned at the support group.

Then everyone laughed.

Yang Che didn't laugh, but turned to look at Zheng Bingyuan.

Zheng Bingyuan smiled: "Don't ask, Yang Chexi."

Yang Che nodded. Sure enough, they were hired, just like the Tazhai naval force.

Looking at Fan Bingbing, Huang Haibo, and Liu Chang taking photos like crazy, you know the effect is fantastic. I'll be so happy when I get these photos back to China.

Of course, it's not just Chinese people who are being fooled; South Koreans do it too, and they've already successfully fooled quite a few people.

For example, Kim Min-jun, who was on the same flight as the main cast and crew, was the bespectacled man who had just been staring at Fan Bingbing. Now, while waiting for the bus, he looked at the lively scene not far away, adjusted his glasses, and his gaze changed again, becoming admiring and affectionate.

"So she's this popular."

So he didn't take the car and ran towards the "fan group," because those people had already taken photos, said goodbye to the fans, and left in their cars.

However, Kim Min-jun was not disappointed. He learned Fan Bingbing's name and the name of the movie.

Coincidentally, Jin Minjun is not alone in inquiring about it, and some people have already started discussing it, saying it is a very good Chinese film.

"It's a movie specifically made for Korean couples."

"Really?"

"Damn it, you'll see when you go."

"......"

Upon hearing this, Kim Min-jun, who was already on the bus, was already thinking of inviting his colleague Lee Suk-hyun to go see it that night.

Yang Che and the others were first placed by Zheng Bingyuan at the Shilla Hotel, which is only 2.5 kilometers away from the Chungmuro ​​Cinema.

Of course, the first things everyone needed to do were check in and have a meal.

Everyone's rooms were on the eighth floor, which reflects the conflicted mentality of Koreans who want to be generous but are reluctant to do so. Even Jung Byung-won, who is already considered very generous, cannot escape this mentality of the people of a small peninsula.

墙上的铭牌清晰地写着7-13层为普通客房，14-20为行政客房，21-22为景观套房。

Zheng Bingyuan received top-tier hospitality in Shanghai, whether it was from the official Shanghai Film Studio or Yang Che personally.

Of course, Yang Che didn't show any displeasure. Instead, he asked Zheng Bingyuan about the gossip surrounding Samsung's eldest princess.

Jung Byung-won was a little flustered. They were talking about someone's private affairs on their turf, and so loudly at that! The waiters understood Chinese, didn't they? I still have a long way to go in Korea.

How is it an escape from an arranged marriage or a tool for seizing power? It's true love.

"Yang Chexi, let's not discuss these things anymore. Let's go back to our rooms and rest for a while. We'll have dinner on the top floor at 2:30."

Yang Che laughed heartily, and the group followed the waiter upstairs.

Even the standard rooms are still five-star hotel rooms, and they are arranged uniformly regardless of job title, which is quite good.

At least Ma Shu was extremely happy, like a simple girl visiting the city for the first time.

There were nine people in total who went abroad this time: Yang Che, Cheng Er, Fan Bingbing, Huang Haibo, Zhou Liren, Jin Xiaoman, Liu Chang, Ma Shu, and Li Yue. Hmm... Li Xiangdong also picked up and dropped off Gao Yuanyuan every day.

There are seven rooms in total, which is naturally the result of communication between Liu Chang and the Korean side. The same will be true when they arrive in Japan.

Back in his room, Yang Che called a South Korean phone number. It turned out to be a Korean from Yanji named Chi Longtian, who was studying in Seoul. He had been contacted through a travel agency.

After listening to Yang Che's phone call, Fan Bingbing asked, "Brother, are you worried about Zheng Bingyuan?"

Yang Che put his arm around her slender waist as she posed in front of the mirror, and gently sniffed her neck: "That's one aspect, but more importantly, I need to make sure that what I'm hearing is the real sound."

"Haha, it itches~"

Fan Bingbing laughed and then farted, instantly killing Yang Che's interest, who released his grip in disgust.

Fan Bingbing got excited: "You're starting to look down on me~ When we go to America in a few days, won't you be defeated by the sugar-coated bullets of capitalism?"

Yang Che grinned: "Only the two of you treat me like a treasure."