Chapter 8: Release
“You’re all grown up now? Your wings are hard? You even dare to turn off your cell phone and not answer my calls!”
“Mom, my cell phone really ran out of battery. Didn’t I send you a text message?”
“Only with Xiao Zhu?”
“And Luo Jin, and, and…”
Seeing her daughter stammering, Liu Xiaoli said impatiently, “And who else?”
“And, and Director Li Chen from the Director Department.”
Liu Xiaoli frowned and said, “Is that the Director of lost on journey?”
China Film Group Corporation invited several famous print and online media outlets.
In December, there was also a Jade Goddess of Mercy.
Forget it, this Luo Jin.
It must all be flowers and applause, plus a series of compliments.
He saw it was Han Dong.
The next day, all the main creators of lost on journey gathered at the China Film Group Corporation auditorium.
The location was set in the China Film Group Corporation auditorium.
“Thank you, Han Dong.”
Her daughter might truly be driven by curiosity, so she said no more.
“Haha, Li Chen, from the data feedback from the cinemas, the first day’s box office should not be low.”
She muttered angrily to herself, “They’re all cats who can’t stand to see meat; they won’t let go of any bit of it.”
He looked at his cell phone, which was full of missed call alerts and text messages.
Tsk tsk!
“What good words could come out of his mouth? But even though your father didn’t say anything, he smiled a lot.”
“Was it really just curiosity?”
The next day, the three major portal websites and print media all reported on the preview screening.
“Many viewers are complaining about whether Baoqiang actually drank that milk or faked it.”
“He’s only a freshman, but he’s already directed one play and is about to start another.”
On August 18, there was also a Green Tea to be released, which didn’t conflict much with his lost on journey, as the two were not of the same genre.
“We’re all family, let’s not talk about these things.”
“As long as there is a possibility, as a Director, what I need to do is to bring this ideal possibility to the screen.”
Li Chen brought the crew back to Beijing for the final media preview screening tomorrow.
“Director Li has courage, but is the movie’s ending a bit too idealistic?”
“If it’s a broken family, I’m afraid of being scolded.”
Next, reporters interviewed the main actors for their opinions on Director Li.
At this time, only a fool would disrupt things.
“No problem, I also want to thank Han Dong for his strong support this time. I understand everything in my heart.”
“Mhm, that’s him.”
“It’s nothing!”
“After all, it’s a comedy. The audience having a good laugh is more important than anything.”
“Haha, dear media friends, let’s watch the movie first, and then ask questions.”
Never mind, I’ll sleep. I’ll talk about it after seeing the box office tomorrow.
Li Chen remembered a saying: if quality is not enough, make up for it with quantity.
“Haha, you really are persistent.”
“As long as the reputation doesn’t collapse later, your bold words will definitely come true.”
“Hello, Mom.”
Back at the dormitory, Li Chen didn't go anywhere the next day.
Tang Yan was the first to speak in the group chat.
Zhang Yimou’s second film, house of flying daggers, was about to start shooting.
“Director Li, the movie was very funny. Now, can you talk about your expectations for the box office?”
“Also, if you need investment in the future, come to China Film Group Corporation; don’t look for anyone else. Your Stone’s promotion and distribution should also be handled by China Film Group Corporation.”
“Your father and I just came out of the cinema. That rascal is really good; we laughed ourselves to death.”
“Hello, Han Dong.”
This year was undoubtedly Zhao Yanzi’s year.
After the movie screened.
the banquet and The Promise had not yet been conceived.
“Alright, I hope it can surpass the box office champion of the first half of the year.”
On the evening of the fourteenth, Li Chen sent a message in the Q group.
The next morning, after Li Chen turned on his cell phone.
By evening.
In a blink of an eye, it was August 11th.
With a cost of only 4 million, he wanted the box office to exceed 24 million.
A hilarious journey home during the Spring Festival travel season filled the China Film Group Corporation auditorium with laughter.
After hanging up Han Dong’s call, Li Chen was still a bit surprised. Was this small matter worth Han Dong personally calling him?
Han Sanping, who had hung up the phone on the other end, had a dark expression.
Haha, unfortunately, like Zhang Yimou, there was only one Hero.
“The cinema’s occupancy rate is very high. Several people around me said it was good.”
“Not bad, it is somewhat idealistic. But you cannot deny that such an ending is still possible.”
Hiss! Most of the media present gasped, you really dare to think big.
“Director Li Chen boldly declares that lost on journey’s box office will surpass the box office champion of the first half of the year.”
In September, there was a Warriors of Heaven and Earth.
“Director Li, it’s premiering the day after tomorrow. What are your expectations for the box office?”
Hahahaha.
Laughter filled the auditorium.
“Haha, Director Li, don’t worry, even if my leg breaks, I’ll crawl there.”
Liu Yifei nodded with absolute certainty.
Li Chen was speechless. This was putting him on the spot. Was this what he meant?
“lost on journey, August 15th, will keep you laughing.”
He should call Han Dong back first.
Liu Yifei lowered her head and quietly explained, “I’m just curious what kind of person he is.”
Text messages, QQ group messages, and calls kept bombarding him, many of them from unknown numbers.
Alas, these media outlets really know how to exaggerate.
“It’s out, 3.46 million. Good heavens, you really did it.”
“Mom knows you want to act in movies, but even if you do, we only act in big Director’s films.”
“As long as you’re happy, what did your father say?”
Around 9 PM, Li Chen had just hung up Teacher Li’s congratulatory call when another call came in.
He didn’t expect the first call to be from Li Chen's mother.
Liu Xiaoli thought for a moment, perhaps she was just overly sensitive.
“Whether the movie is good or not, every media friend has their own standard, I don’t need to say more.”
“Xixi, you are about to join a Silver Bear Director’s crew. This starting point means you are destined to be different from others.”
“Han Dong, saying that so early in the morning, I don’t even know how to respond. Are the box office numbers out?”
Sina reporter asked first.
China Film Group Corporation is truly powerful; whether it’s media meetings, or appearing on shows, all announcements are fully scheduled for you.
Facing the media’s barrage of cameras, Li Chen responded calmly.
“Tomorrow, I’m treating everyone to a movie. Two people per group, no one is allowed to be absent. Come back and give me feedback from the audience.”
Li Chen suddenly thought of something: this Old Luo wouldn’t be paired with Tang Yan tomorrow, would he?
If so, he would also be considered to have done a great deed.
It seems the box office is really good, otherwise, his cell phone would be completely silent right now.
QQ kept flashing, and his cell phone vibrated non-stop.
“Dad, what are you muttering about?”
As soon as the call connected: “Li Chen, you’re a talent, even I misjudged you.”
“Beijing Film Academy Director Department freshman Li Chen’s debut work, ‘lost on journey,’ a heartfelt small-budget comedy you can’t miss.”
The box office for Recipe for a Girlfriend, released on July 1st, was 6.5 million.
Li Chen laughed heartily: “Don’t laugh at me, Han Dong, when I said that, I was forced by the media, but I really didn’t consider it an exaggeration!”
“You kid, you have personality. Alright, no more talk, I’ll have people send out more announcements, and you do the same on your end.”