I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 507, The Billionaire Club!

A great work.

This refers to the current online reviews of "Dying to Survive".

A great work.

This shocked and amazed anyone.

Did a movie change the world?

"How is this possible!"

At this moment, Wang Chen was somewhat incredulous and even quite astonished, because what was happening before his eyes truly seemed unbelievable.

He initially thought it was fake news.

The matter of Gleevec being included in medical insurance.

Because of a movie?

No, that's absolutely impossible.

Is it possible for a movie to change a country's policies?

Ironically, the ignorant masses believed it wholeheartedly.

"Are these people stupid? Don't these ignorant fools have even the slightest bit of common sense? A movie changing the times, changing the world? Are they idiots?! If movies could do that, South Korea would already be number one in the world!"

Seeing these comments, Liu Meng felt like she was about to have a heart attack. She screamed hysterically, denying everything. She just couldn't stand seeing Li Yun doing well, couldn't stand seeing Li Yun achieve success and fame. Whether it was out of jealousy or other feelings, seeing Li Yun getting better and better now...

Her jealousy and madness were accompanied by a variety of emotions and thoughts.

At this moment, Wang Chen looked at Liu Meng, at her undignified and frantic appearance.

He said calmly.

"Whether this matter is real or not is not important, but the fact that the public believes it is real is important."

Now it seems...

The explosion happened because...

The public is willing to believe it's true.

Everyone is willing to believe that it was Li Yun who changed the era.

This is enough.

There's no way to stop it now.

"You're just riding this wave of popularity."

At this moment, Lu Zhengguang was at home, watching the explosive public opinion surrounding this event. He never imagined that this matter would generate such a huge buzz.

The current situation is that both sides are riding each other's coattails, stepping on each other's toes, and fermenting to the heavens.

Lu Zhengguang remembered it.

I remember when the release date for "Dying to Survive" was set, Li Yun asked me about medical insurance reform. At the time, Lu Zhengguang was a little confused. What does medical insurance reform have to do with you, someone in the entertainment industry?

Now, Lu Zhengguang understood why Li Yun had asked that question.

You're really good at riding this wave of popularity; even the neighboring Korean country isn't as good at it.

"Isn't this a win-win situation?" Li Yun said confidently on the phone. "My movie also lets the general public know about this, and that they don't just become pawns like those in the drama."

Of course, Li Yun wouldn't say that "I Wasn't a Medicine God in My Previous Life." The film was released during the period of medical insurance reform, but unfortunately, its popularity was greatly reduced after the reform.

The level of shock they bring is also different.

Unlike now.

Li Yun got a complete and thorough kick out of it.

They managed to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.

This is what Lu Zhengguang thinks is Li Yun's greatest strength.

Leveraging influence doesn't always have to be done within your own circle; you can even leverage influence from places a hundred or two hundred miles away.

Sometimes I feel that Li Yun is lacking in some appropriateness when choosing topics or other things, but in reality, he has already thought about this problem in the atmosphere that you can't see.

Jiang Chenggang and Jiang Wen both agree on this point.

I really didn't expect that.

So this is what Li Yun meant by having a backup plan.

It was such a shocking counter-strategy.

Something that caught everyone off guard.

What's truly impressive is how this negative buzz was reversed so dramatically.

Now we just have to wait for it to continue to ferment and explode.

"At least this time we don't have to worry about our movie causing any bad trouble." Jiang Chenggang said seriously, looking at the scene before him. "Now we just need to see how high the box office can go. By the end of the month we'll know what the results will be like."

As it stands now.

We'll see how far it ferments next.

A great work.

What kind of box office results will he ultimately achieve?

"Dying to Survive".

There is no doubt that this film will surpass The Great Wall in terms of success. Given the current situation, no matter what underhanded tactics The Great Wall employs, it will be to no avail.

The only point of contention now is...

What kind of results will this movie ultimately achieve?

Let's see what kind of historical status this work can achieve.

Yes, this great work has lost its historical significance.

"The way he used this opportunity was truly ruthless. He actually managed to take advantage of the officials."

At this moment, Liu Lili was completely taken aback.

This is too much of a coincidence.

To say that a movie could change a country's policy is too far-fetched and absolutely impossible.

But on the other hand...

Isn't this also a matter of conforming to public opinion?

In a sense.

The film also promoted healthcare reform.

It was a win-win situation.

A win-win situation for Li Yun and the government.

This can be considered a kind of "mainstream ideology," right?

"Mother, how far do you think Brother Li can go with this surge of popularity?" Liu Qianqian was also watching and curious about this matter.

Riding on the wave of popularity generated by this explosion.

How far can the resulting chain reaction of explosions propel the film's performance?

"At first I thought it would be around 10 billion."

"Later I felt that after that incident, there might be some adjustments, which would weaken the performance. The box office should be around 7 million."

"Now that we've reached this point, I think the box office should reach around 12 billion."

The 12 billion club.

This is Liu Lili's most optimistic box office estimate.

A year ago, no one would have believed that a director under 30 could bring his work to the 12 billion yuan club.

This is something that only a good Hollywood film could achieve in China; no, it's something that only a truly outstanding Hollywood film could achieve.

Although this is how they entered the billion-dollar club.

There's still a bit of a shortcut involved.

But no one said that taking shortcuts is unacceptable.

Results are caused by a variety of factors.

Didn't the Great Wall also ride on the coattails of the Great Wall of China?

"The 10 billion yuan box office club!" Liu Qianqian was still a little dazed at this moment.

10 billion.

If I had to describe this achievement, it would be nothing short of legendary.

Especially for someone in the entertainment industry who is under thirty, this achievement is nothing short of a miracle.

The only slight drawback is that the film seems to focus too much on local audiences, making it difficult to sell internationally.

But so what?

The money of the Chinese people is also real money.

That's a bill in real money.

To achieve such success in the domestic market today.

That's already quite good.

It's already at a level that can "resist" the quality of Hollywood productions.

Let's take our time with outward expansion. We need to ensure our survival and existence first before considering anything else.

"There are still two weeks left. During this period, anything can happen and any changes can occur, but at least within this month's schedule."

"Li Yun is the protagonist, and his novel 'Dying to Survive' is the true protagonist."

At this moment.

Li Yun is also preparing for the release of The Three-Body Problem and The Hidden Corner, while also dealing with the set design for The Wandering Earth.

Occasionally, I also talk to the person next to me.

Let's discuss it.

Witness each other's journey.

During this period, Jiang Chenggang was also busy doing things for money. The background of The Wandering Earth was mostly filmed on location, which basically consumed Shengchang Culture's current working capital.

On this day, although Jiang Chenggang had many complaints, he faithfully carried out the task and was a good steward.

An excellent housekeeper can manage everything perfectly, so in most cases, Li Yun only needs to think about how to produce the work.

That's enough.

"Your movie must have made a lot of money, but I'm curious what you're going to do with the rest of the money," Jiang Wen asked Li Yun, who was sitting next to him, with a hint of curiosity.

"I'm going all in on my next sci-fi movie."

"What's our relationship? Why are you making jokes like this to me? If you didn't want to tell me, fine." Jiang Wen still thought Li Yun was joking. He had bet everything on a movie, leaving himself no way out.

This is not the behavior of a rational person.

Li Yun shrugged, feeling somewhat innocent. Why did no one believe him whenever he told the truth?

But my situation is different from others.

For others, progress can be made step by step without any urging, but it's different for oneself.

I have another personality.

The original thoughts of this body.

He lingered like a ghost.

Once he stops, he will corrupt his own mind and invade his own thoughts.

But am I really afraid of him?

If I were to die, would I be afraid?

I think so.

Even now, Li Yun can still recall the trembling he felt while experiencing the impending death of a patient in "Dying to Survive." That kind of instinctive fear, ingrained in his very soul and bones, was unavoidable.

I will walk into nothingness.

I can use countless excuses: the will to survive, the desire to live—these are instincts ingrained in my very bones.

Because of the need to survive, one needs to use excellent works to express one's desires. In the industry, perhaps only I would need to use this method to ensure my survival.

But beyond the desire to survive.

Li Yun even felt that something had overcome his instinct for life: the desire to climb to the top, the desire to be remembered in history, or perhaps...

Then it's the pleasure that comes from "raping" one's thoughts.

These things are much more satisfying and direct than one's own life instincts.

What a crazy guy.

Li Yun felt this way about himself.

Perhaps it's because I've been ordinary for too long, or perhaps it's because as an ordinary person, I've never had the right to pursue the breadth of life, nor the ability to impose my thoughts on others, and the envy I feel when I look at great people.

Perhaps this is the essence of the desire for fame and fortune.

And now, having obtained this qualification...

I became addicted to that feeling.

"The meaning of life, I never thought I would fall into such nagging thoughts. It would be more meaningful to just give me some fries."

At this moment, Li Yun gave a self-deprecating laugh.

but.

There is one thing that absolutely cannot be delayed: to put all our efforts into making The Wandering Earth, to dedicate all our energy to creating the masterpiece we envision.

Funding, script.

It belongs to me, Li Yun.

A script that belongs only to me.

The Wandering Earth is currently missing one element.

The special effects team for The Great Wall is unparalleled, regardless of other aspects. No one can deny the level of special effects in this film.

It's really tempting.

There is now a team that can achieve 70% of the standard in China, but that is an outsourcing project of Industrial Light & Magic. To hire them, you need not only enough money, but also connections. Wang Chen of Huaying has such connections.

This is also the significance of the creation of Hidden Corner.

Aside from the usual tactics of seizing market share, this thing has one of the greatest significances of its existence.

It's basically an open and aboveboard "borrowing" of special effects team resources from Huaying Film Studio.

Although it's always said that Wang Chen released this reward to trick naive young people into helping him.

Is this an open conspiracy, or a trap?!

Maybe.

But if he dares to offer the reward, why wouldn't I accept it?

You want to go fishing, you want someone to carry you in a sedan chair.

Li Yun took the bait willingly.

As long as the bait is plentiful.

There's no need to worry about no one taking the bait.

At this very moment, Wang Chen is also busy with his imported dramas.

Whether it's a TV series or a movie next month.

Wang Chen felt a sense of pressure, which stemmed from Li Yun's abilities.

Of course, it's just pressure; it's not as exaggerated as some people think.

"I think Li Yun would be a very formidable enemy for you."

Right next to Wang Chen was Xie Qingya.

Now, due to Li Yun's sudden rise to fame, his popularity is almost explosive, and Xie Qingya, who invested in Li Yun earlier, has also received the returns she deserves.

Resources within the company are gradually recovering.

Although he is still not as good as Wang Chen, only he knows the hardships and difficulties he has gone through to go from having almost all his resources cut off to seemingly being able to sit on the table again.

Just like now.

Only she herself knows and understands the bitterness within.

And she certainly knew who was the one who was trying to save her position.

It's Li Yun.

It wasn't one of those well-known directors in the industry; the person who inspired investors and shareholders to invest internally was a young man.

Now, there is a high probability that they will enter the billion-dollar club.

young people.

(End of this chapter)