Huayu 02: The Days of Extreme Pulling and Rolling with the Fairy

Li Xiaowan remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was somewhat surprised.

Most young people are shy and wouldn't say it directly even if they care about their interests. This kid is an exception; he's frank and open about money with me.

What he didn't know was that young people twenty years from now would be even less susceptible to manipulation and empty promises, and even less likely to indulge their leaders.

"Xie Jin, people in this line of work are only after fame and fortune."

"I'll decide your profit share, which can be 15% higher than that of newcomers. Moreover, you can get the lead role in two films within three years, and your film production company can also invest in you. If you work hard within two years, the company might be able to get you endorsements in six major blue-chip companies in China."

Xie Jin chuckled. This was just another empty promise. The six major blue-blooded companies were already fighting tooth and nail for the domestic brand ambassadorship, and Xie Jin dared not even think about it now.

Also, why do you think that I'm getting a good deal by investing in me?

And they didn't mention the signing time either. Since they didn't discuss it, it seems like it's a ten-year contract.

To be honest, Rongxinda has strong resources, and I might consider it if it's a three-year contract.

Signing a ten-year contract would make me a complete fool...

Xie Jin had already made up her mind to refuse, but she didn't make it too definitive: "Sister Xiaowan, let me think about it, but right now my focus is still on my studies."

Li Xiaowan didn't try to persuade her anymore, and the two chatted for a long time afterward.

From the history and culture of Beijing to the carbohydrate-rich cuisine of Shanxi, and even whether it's better to raise a cat or a dog, the conversation is never serious.

Seeing that the young man was becoming increasingly unhurried and a complete scoundrel, Li Xiaowan rolled her eyes and said, "I've figured it out, you have no intention of signing with a company."

Xie Jin nodded with a wry smile: "I'm used to being wild and can't stand being controlled. Xiaowan will most likely be angry if I bring up any conditions, so I'd better not."

"Besides, I'm not in a tight financial situation in the short term. I'm still in post-production on my own film, so I don't have time."

Although Li Xiaowan felt a little sorry, she didn't take it seriously.

She subconsciously still felt that Xie Jin's movie was bound to lose money, and that he might change his mind after suffering a setback.

She tapped her fingers on the table: "Forget it, you can't force things. If you've made up your mind, come find me anytime."

"By the way, if you're planning to sell your songs, contact me first. I'll definitely give you a good price."

After leaving his contact information, Xie Jin left.

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Inside the car, Li Shaohong asked in confusion, "You're just giving up like that? This kid seems polite, but he's way too arrogant."

Li Xiaowan lit a cigarette. "The 20-year-old Berlin Silver Bear, four ringtones became wildly popular, and he even directed a movie. If I were him, I'd be even more arrogant than him."

"This kid has plenty of money and time, so signing him wouldn't be a good thing. But we could collaborate later."

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As soon as they came out, Luo Jin and the others gathered around. "What's going on? Why did you chat for so long? You're popular now, are they planning to sign you?"

Xie Jin nodded: "Yes, they want to sign me."

Luo Jin and his group exclaimed in surprise, while Jia Nailiang and his group in the distance also had their eyes flashing.

  

Although everyone had different thoughts, Xie Jin's friends around her were still delighted. "That's great! Rongxinda has trained a lot of people, you can definitely do it!"

Allen nodded. "Exactly!"

Xie Jin scratched his head. "I didn't agree. I'm used to being wild and don't want to be bound by rules."

Several people were surprised; could Rongxinda's contract really be rejected?

"Ah, you're crazy!"

"Old Xie, have you thought this through? Is that Rongxinda?"

Miss Liu wasn't surprised at all. Although she couldn't explain it clearly, her feeling was that Xie Jin wouldn't sign it...

He pursed his lips; Xie Gouzi was right...

Sitting on the bench, Xie Jin pondered to herself that Rongxinda relied on Li Shaohong as the director in charge of content production, and Li Xiaowan to sign and train people, one external and one internal.

Money, artwork—I don't seem to lack any of those...

Does that mean that once the movie is released, I can also think about becoming a vampire for a while?

That's wishful thinking; let's focus on the immediate problem first.

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Spring is always so short; the willow catkins have just finished tormenting the city, and then the heat wave hits.

In Beijing's summer, asphalt roads are no different from red-hot iron plates, and even old men who stage accidents dare not lie on the ground for more than two seconds.

It's already mid-June, and it feels like most of the second semester has slipped by in a flash.

In the past few months, students who have taken on acting roles or filmed dramas have been significantly affected.

The devastation caused by the Filipino virus cast a pall over the entire city.

Xie Jin, wearing a mask, sat in Yu Dong's office counting on her fingers.

It has been less than a year since I was reborn, so theoretically I haven't wasted any time.

A film with a budget and male lead won the Silver Bear, four songs are now wildly popular, and the film is about to be released.

I never imagined that I originally just wanted to make some money with ringtones, but now my singer label has become more prominent than my actor and director label.

In Xie Jin's plan, Berlin secured her entry into the industry but didn't bring her popularity; "When a Man Falls in Love" was supposed to be the breakthrough for her popularity...

Unexpectedly, the four ringtones gave me such a big surprise.

The main reason is that most serious singers aren't very handsome.

The problem with this kind of thing is that it's often overshadowed by the competition.

Standing next to Sun Nan and Hu Yanbin, it's immediately clear who the positive figures are.

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Yu Dong, also wearing a mask, pushed open the door and entered the room: "Xie Jin, you must be getting impatient. I just finished dealing with a few leaders. Fei Dian's arrival was too sudden. There was no other way to adjust our schedule this time."

"The release date for Ekin Cheng's 'Making a Girlfriend,' which I'm distributing, has also been changed."

Xie Jin was so busy with work that she completely forgot about Fei Dian's matter, and her original May Day schedule was postponed.

Xie Jin nodded: "It's alright, it's not just us who are affected, everyone is affected."

Yu Dong gulped down a tub of water: "I asked around with friends, and the situation is under control now. If all goes well, the cinemas will reopen next week."

「《炮製女朋友》7月1号上，你的地面宣传7月1号开始7月下上映，正好你俩前后脚错开」

Xie Jin nodded. Films released by the same company usually don't compete with each other, so it's a good thing they don't release at the same time.

In terms of impact, "When a Man Falls in Love" is relatively minor; Richie Jen's "The Last Good Man" and "The Lord of the Rings" are much worse off, with Philippe coming out right after their release...

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was released on April 2th, and the next day, cinemas in the Capital were closed, followed by those in the South. It ultimately grossed 2400 million yuan, only half of the 5620 million yuan grossed by the first Lord of the Rings film.

It was a terrible disaster, a truly tragic turn of events.

But this wasn't a good thing for Xie Jin either.

Originally, the only strong competitor for the May Day release was Lord of the Rings.

But now Xie Jin is going to compete with "The Matrix Reloaded", "Terminator 3", "The Matrix Revolutions", and "The Twins".

That's fucking damn good...

Yu Dong rubbed his face, looking very tired.

Turning the computer screen around: "Look for yourself, I've reserved seats for you on buses, in taxis, and in major cinemas in several first- and second-tier cities."

"The movie 'Making a Girlfriend' is likely to be a flop; you should be prepared."

"The opponent is very strong! This battle won't be easy; I've heard rumors about it in the industry."

"What"

"Many media outlets are waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves by going up against Hollywood, to see how overconfident we are, and how blind I am."