Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Chapter 110 He can sing?

"What does he mean? I just released a movie that grossed over 100 million, and he broke that record in just two days. He's openly going against me," Feng Xiaogang said angrily.

"Damn Chen Yan, can't you go mess with someone else? Why do you always pick on me?"

Feng Xiaogang was starting to regret provoking him; he was definitely doing it on purpose.

Otherwise, why would you connect it after yourself?

Isn't this just a way to promote their new movie? It clearly shows how wicked they are.

I struggled for over a month to barely break 100 million, while he accomplished it in no time. Doesn't that make me look bad?

Wang Zhonglei of Huayi Brothers is also embroiled in numerous lawsuits. Just a few days ago, he was accused of stealing box office revenue from "Kung Fu Hustle" after the film "A World Without Thieves" was released.

The older brother barely managed to suppress the situation, but then Chen Yan stole the show from "A World Without Thieves". Who would be happy about that?

Wang Zhonglei rubbed his forehead, sighed, and said, "Alright, Chen Yan is at the height of his power right now, let's just avoid him."

This made Feng Xiaogang even angrier. He had already been avoiding him, but the man was still haunting him.

"Mr. Wang, this is truly unfair! Didn't you see that he's always the one who initiates these provocations? We were the ones who chose this time slot first."

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Wang Zhonglei asked, frowning.

"I watched his crappy movie, and it wasn't that great. What kind of idiots would watch his movies?"

Feng Xiaogang scoffed: "The whole thing is just about those trivial love stories. I couldn't watch more than half of it; it's so melodramatic."

"Mr. Wang, can't we teach him a lesson? He's too arrogant! He's got a lot of power in the entertainment industry now." Feng Xiaogang's temper flared up again as he spoke.

Wang Zhonglei pondered for a moment; in fact, he was also holding back a lot of anger.

However, Wang Zhongjun repeatedly warned himself to keep his distance from Chen Yan.

Wang Zhonglei first picked up the landline next to him and dialed a number: "Have someone from the public relations department come over."

Wang Zhonglei felt that no matter what, he had to pull his side out of this chaotic battle first; every second he was delayed was just adding to Chen Yan's popularity.

These media outlets have absolutely no morals; they swarm around any news they can find like flies.

Feng Xiaogang understood Wang Zhonglei's intentions and didn't say anything more.

A short while later, Xiao Jiang knocked on the door from the outside.

Wang Zhonglei sat in the boss's chair, expressionless, and called out, "Come in."

Xiao Jiang pushed open the door and entered: "What are your instructions, Mr. Wang?"

With a "snap".

Wang Zhonglei threw a folder at his feet, which landed at Xiao Jiang's feet.

"What are you PR people doing? Is the company employing a bunch of useless people?"

"The online attacks against 'A World Without Thieves' and our company's people are practically flying off the rails, and your PR department hasn't done a single thing? What good are you guys?!"

Wang Zhonglei was also partly venting his anger over this incident, but he couldn't vent it on Feng Xiaogang, whose temper was even more explosive than his.

This happened suddenly. The public relations department had already noticed it and was trying to find a solution, but there was no final conclusion yet.

Xiao Jiang bowed and scraped, saying, "Mr. Wang, please don't be angry. We've already discussed it, and we'll give you the plan shortly."

Feng Xiaogang chimed in from the side, "Hurry up, or the daylily will be cold."

Wang Zhonglei made the decision: "Get it done quickly!"

He thought to himself that Chen Yan was getting too big for his britches, while the bunch of good-for-nothings in his company were still foolishly oblivious.

"Understood, Mr. Wang. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, Xiao Jiang picked up the folder at his feet and carefully placed it on President Wang's desk.

He glanced at Wang Zhonglei's expression, then turned and left his office.

"Xiaogang, don't be too angry. I think this matter needs further consideration. Our 'A World Without Thieves'..."

The costs have already been recouped, and this film has been a huge success. Let's give Chen Yan a break for now.

Wang Zhonglei recalled what his brother had told him: Chen Yan was a bit eccentric, and it was best to avoid him if possible.

Feng Xiaogang had a dark expression, but there was nothing he could do, since "A World Without Thieves" had already passed its peak theatrical run.

That was the end of it.

Besides Hua Yi, there was another person who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

That is naturally Han Sanping from China Film Group.

After Chen Yan's phone was bombarded with calls, he turned it off, thus missing Han Sanping's immediate questioning.

When I turned on my phone again, I received a call from Han Sanping, whose emotions had calmed down.

Han Sanping gritted his teeth and said, "So, Chen Yan, this is the low-budget film you were talking about? Breaking 100 million in two days?"

Many big-budget films with investments of over 100 million yuan cannot reach this level. Chen Yan told him it was a low-budget film. Isn't that a joke?

When Chen Yan told him that it was a low-budget film, he didn't take it seriously at first, but now he really regrets it.

We shouldn't have believed him. He also said that "Crazy Stone" was a low-budget film, but it turned out to be a huge success with a small budget and impressive box office results.

Next time, he should make an extra trip to check the script.

Chen Yan chuckled: "President Han, don't be angry. It is indeed a low-budget film, but it was released during a good period, Valentine's Day."

Chen Yan didn't fool Han Sanping. The film's box office only surged in the two days around Valentine's Day, and its reputation and data dropped significantly on the third day.

Now, just a quick online search will show you that many people are criticizing him, and there are quite a few film critics complaining about the show.

However, because the cinemas and special effects companies that Chen Yan wanted to work with were too expensive, and this film was known as a money-making machine, he couldn't leave it to Xiao Yanzi.

Han Sanping rolled his eyes, but still said, "Fine, fine, you're always right, but you have to include me next time."

Chen Yan, with a teasing tone, quipped, "Aren't you always a fan of special effects blockbusters?"

Han Sanping frankly replied, "What you said is true, but there really aren't any good projects lately, so I can only rely on you."

Chen Yan was helpless. If it works well for him, why should he use it to the extreme?

The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Chen Yan checked today's box office again: 2100 million. Sure enough, it had dropped again.

It seems that the current quality of cinemas is far from sufficient to bring out the full potential of this film.

Chen Yan picked up a notebook from the table, which already contained several songs.

Including his previous hit songs like "Seeking Buddha," he hadn't decided who would sing the male part.

After all, ringtones in this era are still mainly composed of sad love songs by male characters.

Chen Yan's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the ringing of his phone. He looked up and saw that it was Ning Hao.

As soon as the call connected, Ning Hao shouted in his loud voice, "Director Chen, another movie that grossed over 100 million! Congratulations!"

Upon hearing Ning Hao's name, Chen Yan immediately thought of Shi Tou.

Chen Yan suddenly slapped himself. Why didn't he think of looking for Huang Bo?

His singing skills are top-notch, it's just that his screen display is a bit poor. He's also a very capable actor.

But he doesn't care about ringtones, and he doesn't plan to sign singers; he just invites a few songs.

"You flatter me." Chen Yan exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

He then immediately offered his opinion, "Wait, could you send me Huang Bo's contact information?"

"Hey, when did he catch your eye? You have a new movie coming out?" Ning Hao thought to himself, Huang Bo is about to soar to great heights.

Of course, at the same time, he was cursing Chen Yanjuan to death in his heart. Why did he keep making one movie after another?

The problem is that these other people's films either win awards or have high box office returns, so there's really no way to reason with them.

Chen Yan denied it: "No, I just wanted to ask him to write a few songs."

Ning Hao asked in surprise, "He can sing?"