Chapter 9: Hot Topic Supporting Actress
Director Li Chen called Teacher Li back.
Teacher Li was clearly in a good mood.
He even joked that if Director Li Chen's box office boasts in front of the media really came true, he shouldn't let his senior brothers and classmates lose out.
Director Li Chen smiled and replied that red envelopes were a must.
There were hundreds of messages piled up in the Q group.
There were also dozens of text messages, most of them from unknown numbers; if he didn't answer, they'd send a text.
They were either asking if his next movie needed investment or just wanted to get to know him.
He was, at most, just showing his potential; he wasn't really on anyone's radar.
August 25th, Liu Yifei's birthday.
I heard this girl practiced martial arts.
"Xiao Zhu, you guys are here?"
"Tang Yan mentioned Tangren Media. This company is very good at promoting new talent, but its resources are mainly concentrated in the TV series field, with almost no presence in movies."
"Hmm, yes, there is something."
Especially those interesting netizens indirectly stimulated a large number of LSP to go to the cinema.
There's no lack of eyes for beauty among netizens.
"As for Huayi Brothers, they are industry bigwigs with abundant resources. However, many people mean less meat, and it's hard for newcomers to stand out!"
"What kind of daydream is that? It won't be that fast! But I'll remember this."
"You're called Xiao Zhu, I'll call them."
Luo Jin muttered quietly.
Green Tea's first-day box office was 600,000, while lost on journey's was 3.78 million.
"Exactly, exactly, damn it, the ugliest ones are actually the two leading actors!"
lost on journey's first-week box office closed at 28.17 million.
Living at the school has an advantage: you won't be bothered by all sorts of random people.
"Get out! I haven't even asked you who you were teamed up with yesterday."
Director Li Chen's bold words have already come true.
At least two or three high-grossing works and one or two awards are needed to secure the position of a great director.
On August 18th, Green Tea was released, but it had little impact on lost on journey.
However, some netizens' points of focus were interesting.
"New director's first battle victorious, bold words may not be a dream."
"My opinion is that everyone is still young, so wait and see, don't rush to make decisions."
There was a moment of silence on the other end: "Luo Jin."
Although current ticket prices and the number of cinemas are far from comparable to later generations.
Director Li Chen typed on the keyboard: "Thank you for your invitation. However, Stone is about to start filming, and I really can't get away, my apologies."
There was also a message from Liu Yifei last night: The movie was very enjoyable, my mother and I both watched it.
The other side waited a long time before replying: "Alright, then I wish you a smooth filming."
"The box office is good, I'm treating everyone to dinner tomorrow, and everyone gets a red envelope. If you don't come, you don't get one!"
QQ was buzzing again, it was Liu Yifei.
Director Li Chen automatically ignored all of them.
Director Li Chen put the call on speakerphone and typed on the keyboard while talking.
But the more so, the more low-key Director Li Chen became.
These people can find fault even in an egg; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to show their 'professional standards.'
"With your qualifications and inherent advantages in appearance, becoming famous is only a matter of time."
"Thank you."
Most netizens' comments were positive.
"Next Monday is my birthday. I've invited Xiao Zhu and the others. Will you come too?"
"Hello, Auntie."
After much thought, Director Li Chen decided to politely decline.
"As expected of a top student from the Director Department, his aesthetic is on point."
The phone rang, it was Tang Yan.
Director Li Chen's phone was almost overwhelmed with calls; people he knew and didn't know, and the media, all came flooding in.
Everyone who was lurking in the group came out.
"Director Li Chen's debut work, lost on journey, grossed 3.46 million on its first day."
"Haha, still an ugly duckling? You're the Shulei beauty pageant champion."
But it still brought in nearly two million in box office revenue every day.
Sina Entertainment Headline
New Director Li Chen's work, lost on journey, first-week box office results are out.
"Haha, then this little brother thanks you in advance. Go ahead, what do you need me for?"
"You don't self-deprecate like that. Do you remember what I told Yao Di on set that day?"
"The person upstairs, thank you for speaking my mind. Oh, right, and that mistress, she was good too."
Liu Yifei was a bit disappointed, but Liu Xiaoli, standing nearby, smiled slightly, achieving exactly what she wanted.
He also politely declined, saying he would hold one for the next film.
As for the critics' reviews.
Luo Jin went back to lurking.
Messages kept pinging in the Q group.
Good boy, Old Luo really made his move.
"lost on journey, first day, a double harvest of critical acclaim and box office."
"Am I the only one who, after watching it, can't stop thinking about that long-legged ticket seller?"
Director Li Chen's news was all over the major portal websites.
Although Director Li Chen had a brilliant start, currently.
"Director Li is right, I know what to do now, so I won't bother you anymore."
"Oh, by the way, who did you go with yesterday?"
August 16th, the box office reached a new high of 4.96 million.
Even if he wasn't going, he still had to prepare a gift.
This, this isn't even calling him Director Li anymore?
However, Director Li Chen still replied: Thank you, and I wish you a smooth filming for "may love."
Unlike later generations, there aren't as many high-output choices now.
How come the subtext of this dialogue seems to be: If you don't come, you're dead.
Firstly, they weren't that close yet, and secondly, that girl's mother was full of protectiveness.
Yesterday's box office for Charlie's Angels 2 dropped from 1.2 million the previous day to 500,000.
Tang Yan, Yao Di, and Tang Yifei all received calls from talent agencies, all wanting to sign them.
"Remember, being able to make the audience remember you through a single shot is an essential skill for a good actor."
lost on journey's box office began to decline in its second week of release.
There were also those asking for his opinion.
"Director Li, is it time for my big screen debut?"
Director Li Chen called Zhu Yawen.
He arrived at Liu Yifei's villa.
Director Li Chen thought for a moment before he started typing on the keyboard.
"Anyone who doesn't come is a fool."
Tang Yan said softly, "Director Li, I still feel a bit unreal. I just played a ticket seller, and it feels like an ugly duckling turned into a swan."
He politely declined all of them.
Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin both went.
"Director Li, silent for so long, then a stunning success!"
"However, this also indirectly shows that the big screen is the fastest way to increase visibility."
Han Dong called him directly, wanting to host a celebration party for him.
August 17th, 5.22 million.
But the foundation is still shallow.
After all, this film didn't make any waves at all.
He couldn't possibly say it was a big hit.
Today is Saturday, and online comments are increasing.
Director Li Chen looked at the online comments again.
Before Zhao Yanzi's Green Tea was released on the eighteenth, it was either Charlie's Angels or lost on journey.
One film, lost on journey, made Director Li Chen a celebrity at Beijing Film Academy, enjoying unparalleled popularity for a time.
"Shop around, maybe there's something better waiting for you."
It was cut by more than half by lost on journey.
But the advantage was that it was a choice between two.
"Come in quickly, Xixi, Xiao Zhu and the others are here."
Liu Yifei had long black hair, wearing a black long-sleeved V-neck fitted top and a pair of stonewashed casual jeans.
She looked fresh, clean, and radiant.