Perfect Life

Shuntianfu, a high-end coffee shop.

Qin Jingjing flipped through the newspaper in her hand, and finally came across an interesting article, so she took a serious look.

It reads -

"...I attended the premieres of the two films, "Once Upon a Time" and "Golden Terrace," and the premiere of the former, whether directed by Zhao He, or Zhou Baoshan and Lu Lingxi. When talking about the box office, they are quite low-key, but keep mentioning Li Qian's efforts for the "Once Upon a Time" series.

When talking about the creation of the second part, he even said that from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, from the director to the actors, there is a feeling of trembling, lest the dog's tail will continue, and such a good theme, a story, and a story created by Li Qian will be created. His carefully crafted script for the second part went blind.

But it turns out that "Huang Feihong's Man Becoming Self-improvement" has some innovations in the inheritance, and it is definitely a work with sincerity, effort and attitude. Therefore, after winning a high reputation, the audience naturally voted with their feet and went into the movie theater to support the movie.

Under such super popularity, coupled with super strong propaganda energy, this film made it possible to release the film for three weeks, breaking 100 million every week. In just 19 days, it got a box office of 443.72 million, and it has already exceeded 600 million in the future. Needless to say, it is not impossible to hit the 700 million box office hit by "The Gate of Life and Death" last year!

However, when looking at the premiere of "Golden Terrace", director Qin Wei and the main creative team were full of confidence. When asked about his expectations for the box office prospects, director Qin Wei said 'very modestly' that he hoped the premiere Zhou is 'very satisfied' with 150 million. In the future, he said that he hoped that the total box office could exceed 500 million.

If you take into account the domestic box office of "The Gate of Life and Death" last year, which was as high as 700 million, at that time, it was true that everyone thought that Director Qin was indeed very humble, including me, who also thought so at the time. In our opinion, just relying on the two words Qin Wei, this golden signboard, "Golden Terrace" can be sold for at least 500 million. However, after the big talk, the back foot "Golden Terrace" has been cold in various places.

Up to now, the film has been released for two weeks, and the first week has barely exceeded 100 million. Although it did not meet Director Qin Wei's expectations, the box office of 110.74 million is not completely unacceptable. On the contrary, the box office plummeted in the second week. 53.88 million, and the total box office in two weeks is only 164.62 million. Compared with the huge investment, super creative lineup, and super high publicity and distribution costs announced by the film, such box office figures and the film's poor audience reputation after its release have obviously put the producer Huafei Film and Television into the limelight. Pushed to the brink of losing money.

At this time, I know that, as a bystander who was not calm before, it is necessary for me to sit down and reflect on some things carefully.

There have been many professional film critics discussing the pros and cons of the two films, "Once Upon a Time" and "Golden Terrace", and even many articles by non-professional film critics on the Internet are quite sharp and discussed. For those who are detailed, this article is not going to be repeated here. Instead, I want to discuss something other than movies, that is: what attitude should we use to make money!

In the entertainment industry, whether it is music, movies, TV series, or stage plays, everyone is rushing to make money, which is understandable. Even if you are fascinated by art and want to make some artistic achievements, no one will refuse financial success. After all, although making money may not be the goal, making money is indispensable!

Because art that doesn't make money is dead.

However, earning money also earns points.

Some people kneel to make money, some stand to make money!

The former thinks that it is too difficult to make money. For the sake of money, everything is worth it, while the latter, although he also wants to make money, he feels that good people come by themselves, so keep your head down and do things!

Of course, some people think that money is easy to make, so he stands in the cloud with a fishing rod, thinking that the money will come when the fishing line and hook are thrown down.

So, before I start discussing these topics in detail, I would like to set a target ahead - over the years, as far as I can see, only those who respect both the art and the audience, and only those who always put their works first Only people who are able to stand and make money all the time!

For example, Li Qian!

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The article was so long that Qin Jingjing was so excited that the person opposite her had already sat down, and she suddenly woke up - it was Lu Lingxi.

Lu Lingxi put down the bag and asked with a smile, "What are you looking at? So fascinated?"

Qin Jingjing smiled, smiled at her, shook the newspaper in her hand, and said, "Some comments."

I thought Lu Lingxi shouldn't care, but I didn't expect her to be quite interested. She stretched out her hand and said, "Show me? Do you have anything interesting to say?"

So Qin Jingjing handed her four or five newspapers in his hand, pointed at the one he was reading, and said, "I think this is very interesting, he said that many people are kneeling to make money, and Li Qian is in Standing to make money. Director Qin Wei is standing in the clouds tossing a fishing rod to fish for money."

Lu Lingxi was surprised when she heard the words, and immediately laughed, and said, "This statement is quite interesting." While speaking, she found the article according to Qin Jingjing's gestures, and she began to read it.

Well, normally speaking, Wen Qing's daily life is boring enough, and the daily life of two female Wen Qing is even more...

Next, the waiter came over, and Lu Lingxi didn't lift his head, and ordered a drink.

Then, the two people who had an appointment to drink coffee together actually looked at each other.

Of course, Qin Jingjing has probably looked through other newspapers, and she doesn't care about anything else, she just looks at the reports in the entertainment and cultural circles. He quickly put down the newspaper in his hand.

He took a sip of coffee, and then his attention was unconsciously placed on the opposite Lu Lingxi.

Although she herself has been recognized as a super beauty by the domestic entertainment circle since her debut as Diao Chan in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", she still feels that the woman opposite is really beautiful.

She is beautiful and different.

Intellectual, elegant, refined, and seductive, but not pretentious, not squeamish, and plain.

She thought while reading the article, and from time to time there was a look of "profound understanding" on her face, and then she continued to read - the article was a bit long, and she thought about it while reading it, and it took her more than ten minutes to read it. Finally finished it. Putting down the newspaper, she said, "It's well written, but it was a little underwritten in the end."

Qin Jingjing looked suspicious.

Although Lu Lingxi has never taught her, she has always called her "Sister Lu" instead of "Teacher Lu", but a teacher is a teacher. In her heart, Lu Lingxi is not just a caring big sister.

In terms of knowledge, opinions, abilities, and even the wisdom of knowing people, she always thought that Lu Lingxi had left her a thousand miles away!

Well, to set a line that is hotter this year-

I can see so far; Teacher Lu, can see so far; Li Qian, can see infinity!

Lu Lingxi stirred the coffee in the cup, and after a moment of thinking, she slowly said: "Some people stand, it's not that he thinks he can make money by standing, because he needs to stand up straight and stand up. Only then can he see the outside all the time. For him, making money is just a small thing. And the reason why some people kneel is because their hearts are too small, a little money is enough. "

These words may be very clear to some discerning people, but Qin Jingjing was a little confused when she heard it - she smiled "hehe" and asked, "Sister, what do you mean?"

Lu Lingxi rolled his eyes, smiled, pushed the newspaper aside, decisively brought the topic back to reality, and asked, "How long have you been waiting?"

Qin Jingjing was instantly brisk, "I just read a few newspapers."

Then he asked, "Do you still need to go out again when you come back this time?"

Lu Lingxi thought for a while and said, "I remember that it seems that I will go to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia next week, and then it seems to be all right. Let's do the last lap. Anyway, the domestic publicity is over."

Qin Jingjing nodded, and then suddenly said: "By the way, Sister Lu, I haven't congratulated you yet, it's already 400 million, and the newspapers say that breaking 600 million has no pressure. By then, you will be the addition of two movies. We've reached one billion people together! He Yingyu hasn't even done it yet! You're the second domestic actress!"

Lu Lingxi shook his head with a smile and wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to start.

Yes, she knew that what Qin Jingjing said was right.

Since yesterday morning, when the news that "Once Upon a Time" broke 100 million yuan for three consecutive weeks came out, many people have been discussing the box office record of Chinese films created by her and Zhou Baoshan.

At present, among the domestic directors, the total box office of all their works has exceeded one billion, and for the time being, only Li Qian and Qin Wei are the two. Now it is close to one billion, and the next one to be broken is Zhao Meicheng.

Like Liu Chengzhang and Du Weiyun, they are all in the 700 to 800 million yuan range, and they are still one or two successful films away. Others are still far behind.

Feng Bicheng's three films are more than 600 million yuan, and he has already made the sixth film among directors.

Among the domestic male actors, Guo Yulong's movie box office, even if the 700 million of "The Gate of Life and Death" is removed, it is already approaching one billion. With "The Gate of Life and Death", he is properly number one in the world.

Zheng Zhongyuan has been arranging films for many years, and his total box office has approached one billion.

Among the actresses, Fu Hongxue has appeared in Qin Wei's "The Door of Life and Death" and Wu Han's "Across the Four Seas". The former is more than 700 million, and the latter is in the early 200 million. 100,000,000, she is the first person who is a proper actress to break the billion.

It's just that although her role in "The Gate of Life and Death" is outstanding, she can only be regarded as the second female lead. Adding the box office of "The Gate of Life and Death" to over one billion makes her, the first person, somewhat unconvincing.

As for He Yingyu...she was supposed to be the first person. As a result, after "My Sassy Girl", she starred in "Life and Death" and Zheng Zhongyuan's "Escape Hero" consecutively. Although the box office was not bad, the box office of the three films added up. , It seems that it is a million or so to break a billion, but then, because of the rise of Minghu culture, the friction with the three giants of the film industry has increased, and everyone has stopped looking for her to play roles. Therefore, her box office record stopped there all of a sudden.

She herself didn't care much, and just took this opportunity to go back to the film school to take honest classes, and at the same time participate in various trainings to prepare for "The Matrix".

It was just that Fu Hongxue could not help but rob him.

And now, the two "Once Upon a Time" are about to bring the screen couple Zhou Baoshan and Lu Lingxi to over a billion!

In this regard, there is naturally a lot of heated discussion inside and outside the industry, and there are many things to say. It is questioned that Lu Lingxi is just a big vase, and in fact, it does not have the ability to carry the box office. Some say that Lu Lingxi is just lucky, because it is with Li Qian. Because of the special teacher-student relationship, I got the role of Thirteenth Aunt, and from then on, I got on the ride, and more.

After all, "Once Upon a Time" is a big seller!

Aunt Thirteen is on fire!

Lu Lingxi is indeed Li Qian's teacher!

As the box office responsible, the popular kung fu superstar Zhou Baoshan has received tens of millions of invitations for film appointments. Lu Lingxi is a beautiful vase, although it is not enough to exceed 10 million, but the quotations given outside, It is already six to eight million!

In the words of some media comments: beauty is value!

However, who knows, when I accepted Li Qian's statement, I decided to take over the role of Thirteenth Aunt and start filming, really just because I thought what Li Qian said made sense - first to become popular, only people to become popular If you do, people will be more willing to pay attention to your work.

In fact, compared to the position of "the second billion-dollar club actress in China", what she cares more about and is more delighted with is actually the title of "talented female director"!

So at this time, Qin Jingjing wanted to congratulate her, she was so complicated that she didn't know what to say.

Saying you don't care would be a bit too hypocritical.

How could you not care at all!

No matter how calm the heart is, in the face of the overwhelming attention, praise and doubts of the whole society, it will definitely fluctuate. When she is praised, she is happy, but when she is questioned, she is not happy - Lu Lingxi never thinks she is a goddess, she thinks I'm vulgar!

Just like now, after a single thought, I listened to Li Qian's words and accepted "Once Upon a Time". In two years, two films, the total box office of the individual is about to break one billion, and there is no shortage of money to spend. Being a director can also get countless attention. . And with such a big-selling series of movies in hand, although the main one is not me, but as long as I don't flutter and I am still that beautiful vase, I can make sure that I act as a director while acting in a movie!

How cool!

If I hadn't come to Minghu Culture, I would have been teaching at the Film Academy at this time. It doesn't mean that teaching is not good, but... This life will be like this, right?

It is very likely that after decades of teaching, there are peach and plum all over the world, but what I want to do, I have never been able to do it!

And if he just came to Minghu Culture, but didn't listen to Li Qian and acted in this "Once Upon a Time", perhaps after some experience, Li Qian would still give himself a play and let himself be in charge of the director, and that At that time, the "Following Love to the End" that I shot myself is not bad, so the play can still be popular, but can it be as popular as it was when it was hit before?

Certainly doubtful!

The more time he has been in the film and television industry, the more Lu Lingxi has begun to understand that it is not feasible to do things in this circle with dreams and hard work!

So now, she is deeply grateful that she chose to come to Minghu at the beginning, and that she listened to Li Qian's words and played the thirteenth aunt in "Once Upon a Time".

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Turning the topic, Lu Lingxi asked Qin Jingjing about the preparations for the next blockbuster that will pay tens of millions. Qin Jingjing answered briefly, and then followed the trend and asked, "Sister Lu, when will the filming of your film about Princess Taiping start? "

Lu Lingxi sighed, "It's still early! Before the release of "Once Upon a Time", I went to several film and television studios, and the scenery in some places was not satisfactory. Then, the other party agreed to rebuild it. Anyway, let's pay for it. Then, In addition, it was delayed for a while by running the promotion recently, alas, I guess... it would be good to be able to start up in September!"

Qin Jingjing looked envious and flattered, "Sister, give me a role?"

Lu Lingxi burst out laughing, "Don't make trouble, okay? How can I afford your salary!" As she spoke, she pointed to the ceiling, "The boss is still very stingy!"

Qin Jingjing first smiled, and then said a little aggrievedly: "I think...I should be quite suitable to play Princess Taiping? Isn't it a good person yet? Let me try it."

Lu Lingxi glanced at her and whispered, "Li Qian will not agree."

Qin Jingjing was stunned and asked, "Why?"

Lu Lingxi smiled and shook his head, "You said you... Your agent is so smart, he never told you this?"

Qin Jingjing was stunned for a moment. After thinking about it for a moment, she hesitated and said: "Well, I'd rather be idle in the future than pick up movies randomly...but..."

Lu Lingxi didn't wait for her to finish, and said directly: "Just do it!"

Qin Jingjing was stunned, "Why?"

Lu Lingxi smiled and said, "Because you are already a sign!"

After a pause, he added: "The 10 million yuan salary, the first person in the country, even if Zhao Meicheng's film is thrown, Li Qian will not allow you to drop your worth to take on other dramas."

Qin Jingjing continued to be puzzled.

Lu Lingxi shook his head helplessly, and said, "Now...you either expect Zhao Meicheng's drama to be a big hit, or you can expect him to make a big splash! Because, if this drama is too powerful, Li Qian will I must find a way to personally shoot and direct a play for you... right?"

Qin Jingjing was stunned for a moment, and then her face flushed red.

Coupled with the little eyes that Lu Lingxi blinked, her face suddenly turned even redder.

"Sister Deer..."

Qin Jingjing was a little embarrassed.

Lu Lingxi lowered his head and laughed.

After taking a sip of coffee and putting down the cup, she finally asked, "Come on, what's the matter with me!"

Qin Jingjing said, "Yesterday, Ming Xiaojing called me."

Lu Lingxi looked at her in surprise.

Qin Jingjing hurriedly explained: "At the time of the filming of "Red Sorghum", she and Kang Xiaolou's son, Kang Mingming, was the little guy who played Li Qian's son and I in the play, and she was the crew she took with her. She has been with the crew for many days. She is the queen of the film. She is known to be very good at acting. I have also asked her for advice on many things, so our relationship is not bad! Besides, Liao Liao has a personal relationship with her. That's ok, Liao Min also used her to help me find a scene, so even if the trouble was relatively stiff some time ago, we still have contact with each other, and we haven't completely cut off."

Deer Lingxi nodded.

After a moment of silence, she said: "I can probably guess what it will be. However, I advise you to stay out of the way. We can't interfere in this level of things!"

Qin Jingjing was stunned for a while when she heard the words, and finally sighed in frustration.

Then, she said, "Xiaomin told me the same."

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Just as Qin Jingjing and Lu Lingxi were drinking coffee beautifully, they were in Shuntian Prefecture when a car stopped at the entrance of a movie theater.

Qin Wei, wearing sunglasses and a mask, got out of the car and walked into the cinema.

When he came to the ticket booth, he took out his wallet and said, "Please come with a 'Golden Desk'."

The ticket collector collects the money and plays the ticket.

Qin Wei got the movie tickets, and the change he recovered, and found a place to sit down.

While waiting for the opening scene, he stared at the movie ticket for a long time.

The anger has also passed. The reason why he came to the cinema in person is that he wants to come to see for himself why his movie is not good as an ordinary audience.

The movie started on time at 3:50~www.wuxiaspot.com~4:30, he came out.

He looked calm.

On the road, he called the driver to bring the car over, and when he was standing at the door waiting for the car, he made another call.

When the call was connected, he said, "I want to take a break. Let's take a year off."

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After hanging up the phone, Hu Fei slumped on the boss chair and sighed.

After a while, he jumped up and dialed a number. When the connection was connected there, he asked, "How's it going, Lao Cheng? How many days can we finish it?"

The other side said, "I was discussing this with Director Liu yesterday. He said that some scenes were not very satisfactory, and he wanted to reshoot it again. It is estimated that it will take three or five days?"

Hu Fei reluctantly raised his head and rubbed his brows, "Okay, okay! I get it. Anyway, try to cooperate with him!"

The person on the other end of the phone promised a few words, and Hu Fei responded with "um" and "um".

After hanging up the phone, he thought and thought, but he still copied the phone and dialed another number.

After five or six seconds, the call was connected, and a nice voice came over, "Hey, Mr. Hu, why did you remember to call me? Need an actor?"

Hu Fei smiled wryly, holding the phone in one hand and pinching his temples in the other, and said, "Yihua, Brother Hu has something to do, I have to ask you here!"

"Yes! Listening to what you said, I knew that my vacation was about to be abolished! I can make President Hu ask for help... God, please let me take a few breaths first, otherwise I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed later. Don't stop!"

Hu Fei smiled bitterly, "Xing La Yihua, stop laughing at me! I can't help it!"

On the other end of the phone, Du Yihua seemed to chuckle twice, "Okay, talk about it, I'll help as much as I can!"

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