China.
September was another month when the Chinese film industry was conquered by Hollywood movies and Chinese films were trembling in fear.
However, this September is filled with an exciting atmosphere.
"The Legend of 1900" has its international premiere!
Yes!
Although this movie is also a Hollywood movie, the production company, the leading actor, and even the investor are all Lu Yuan.
What does Lu Yuan represent?
Represents China.
What do Lu Yuan’s movies represent?
It represents box office, records, and miracles!
Therefore, "The Legend of 1900" has a much larger audience in China than in other countries.
On the first day, all the well-known movie theaters in China were showing The Legend of 1900. At the same time, the theaters for The Legend of 1900 were more crowded than those for other movies...
Even the aisle entrance was crowded with people.
In Hollywood, Lu Yuan's Migos cancelled the standing room position, but in China, several theaters did the opposite and continued to offer standing room ticket business...
After launching it, they found that the effect was surprisingly good...
However, even so, there are still countless scalpers secretly selling sitting and standing tickets on major platforms to deceive people.
To some extent, the price of scalper tickets is even higher than that in the United States!
This made many movie fans complain.
They really wanted to watch this movie to support Lu Yuan, but...
The thought of having to pay more than others to watch the same movie is a bad feeling...
Very unhappy.
Of course, all these current situations illustrate one thing!
"The Legend of 1900" is a hit!
After watching "The Legend of 1900", Shen Lianjie also felt the heavy feeling in the movie.
At the same time, he feels that the box office of the premiere of "The Legend of 1900" may really break the record!
When he returned to the company, his assistant hurriedly ran to him with a stack of data and breathlessly placed the box office information on Shen Lianjie's desk.
When Shen Lianjie saw the box office data, his eyes widened.
I continued to watch it carefully, in disbelief.
However, no matter how he looked at it, he still discovered that "The Legend of 1900" had 60 million RMB in China!
Yes!
Box office of 60 million!
What an astonishing statistic!
"Dream Travelers" once set a box office record. At that time, it used various methods to steal box office revenue and manipulate data, but in the end, the daily box office was only 43 million!
This is enough to shock the whole of China.
Although the data is inflated, it is undeniable that this movie's box office record has become the highest single-day box office in China, which is comparable to some top Hollywood movies.
And what about "The Legend of 1900"?
The box office on the premiere day exceeded 60 million RMB!
The box office of its first release directly ranked first in the September rankings, even the currently most popular "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was suppressed by nearly five million box office!
Broken?
right!
Broken!
Not only did it break the box office record for Chinese films, it even broke the record for the highest box office for Hollywood films entering China in previous years!
"Is this movie... going crazy? Will it become the first movie in the entire Chinese country to break 1.5 billion in box office?"
"this……"
When Shen Lianjie confirmed that these data were absolutely true and without any falsification, Shen Lianjie muttered to himself in a daze.
The gap between him and Lu Yuan has been getting bigger and bigger, and they are getting further and further apart.
He originally thought that since Lu Yuan had done so many things and was so distracted, the movie would more or less enter a period of decline.
but……
He never expected that Lu Yuan not only did not decline, but became more and more vigorous!
Although the director of this movie was not Lu Yuan but Forrest, in this special case, almost everyone thought that Forrest was just a puppet of Lu Yuan.
When Shen Lianjie saw that the total international box office of "The Legend of 1900" had exceeded 40 million US dollars, he was stunned and took a long time to react.
The sun is shining brightly.
On his face.
His mind was full of doubts about life...
Various...
Damn it.
…
"Fuck!"
"This "The Legend of 1900" not only ranks first in China's box office, but also suppresses all Hollywood movies released at the same time in the United States. In fact, all Hollywood movies released this year cannot compare to "The Legend of 1900"..."
"Oh my god! I'm going crazy!"
"Nimma, Er Gouzi, is this... true or false? Is this fake news?"
"No, this is not fake news, this is real. This data is really from The Legend of 1900!"
"Oh my god, isn't this scary? I have a bad heart, I can't joke about this! 40 million international box office? Damn, 300 million RMB, and it only took one day, this... won't Er Gouzi make a fortune?"
"Let me explain to you. The 40 million international box office revenue has to be deducted from a lot of operating expenses and revenue sharing, and the revenue from the cinema chain has to be split in half. Of course, there are also various other data, various data..."
"Fuck you, I don't have much education. Can you stop talking nonsense to me like this? Can you just tell me the data directly?"
"yes!"
"Well, in the end, conservatively speaking, with a box office of 40 million U.S. dollars, Lu Yuan will probably get 13 million U.S. dollars."
"Oh my god, isn't that nearly 100 million RMB?"
"almost……"
"Fuck, I'm shocked..."
"Wrong, right? According to my information, Ergouzi signed a profit-sharing agreement with other theater chains. The theater chains in the United States basically split the profits 40% to 60%, not the traditional 50% to 50% split. And, didn't you notice? Ergouzi also has his own theater chain in the United States. Except for some operating expenses, all the other money is his! It's pure profit. Moreover, Ergouzi also has his own company in China, so, apart from paying some taxes, he just puts the money in his left pocket into his right pocket. There is no formality. It's just a matter of a phone call..."
"So, $13 million is definitely a low number, okay?"
“…”
“…”
"Fuck!"
“Oh my god!”
"Oh my god! This is fucking..."
"Nima, stop talking, I'm scared!"
"Awesome Er Gouzi!"
“…”
“…”
The crazy box office of "The Legend of 1900" made the whole of China excited.
The popularity on major Weibo accounts and forums swept in like an overwhelming tidal wave, creating a huge and shocking wave!
While everyone was discussing the record-breaking box office of "The Legend of 1900", some people suddenly noticed that the profit sharing of "The Legend of 1900" was completely different from that of other Hollywood movies in China.
Yes!
Totally different!
When the film was released in the United States, the profit split of "The Legend of 1900" was 60:40, with Lu Yuan taking 6 and other American theaters taking 40:40.
It's the same.
But things are different after "The Legend of 1900" came to China.
When Hollywood movies are released in China, excluding the distribution fees and various channel costs, the revenue is basically split 40% to 60%, with China taking 60% and Hollywood taking 40%.
However, "The Legend of 1900" is completely unaffected.
Why?
Because Lu Yuan has his own company in China...
You said "The Legend of 1900" will be released in China?
Just talk to the company directly, and then you don't need to go through any formalities. Someone will be in charge of the connection, distribution, theaters, and all aspects of the one-stop service...
Released?
Are there any problems with the release?
The relevant departments themselves were suspected of giving Lu Yuan the green light, and with a few casual rectifications, it took less than two days before the film was completely approved and allowed to be released.
This is a fucking privilege!
Then, what about the others?
Is there anything else I need to say?
There is a cinema chain in China that belongs to Lu Yuan’s father-in-law. Would it block his son-in-law’s movie?
So this should make more money than any other Hollywood movie?
In addition, Lu Yuan is different from Hollywood companies in another aspect!
Lu Yuan has his own cinema chain in the United States!
What does this mean?
This means that most of the money went into Lu Yuan’s pocket!
After noticing this scene, everyone was instantly even more shocked!
For a while...
Comments and comments such as "Ergou is awesome!" and "Ergou is the best in the world" instantly flooded the entire Internet!
Netizens were speechless and extremely envious.
At this moment, they suddenly felt a little dazed, as if their Er Gouzi had unknowingly created a dragon empire of his own?
this……
It’s impossible not to be awesome!
etc!
Why does it feel like all the good things belong to him?
Why does it feel like this person is cheating?
Did this person cheat?
…
Amidst the huge popularity and noise, "The Legend of 1900" is still telling its own miracle.
The next day’s box office results came out quickly.
"The Legend of 1900" brought him to the peak!
When Forrest rushed into Lu Yuan's office like a madman and announced in a tone as if he was about to have a heart attack that the global box office of "The Legend of 1900" had exceeded 45 million US dollars, Lu Yuan was also stunned by this astonishing data.
Forty-five million!
Five million more than the first day?
This data...
simply……
Even Lu Yuan himself felt that it was insane!
However, it makes sense if you think about it. The crazier the word of mouth and box office, the greater the influence. The greater the influence, the crazier the corresponding box office!
This is a virtuous cycle.
Lu Yuan looked at the data silently.
"I see……"
"Ah, boss?"
"Go down."
"good."
Forrest looked at Lu Yuan, who then had a calm expression, and was suddenly confused.
Isn’t the boss surprised?
He was a little confused, but still left the office with great joy.
After Forrest left, the originally calm Lu Yuan suddenly covered his mouth.
I can't hold back those ** muscles any longer.
Then he looked at the photo of the world's richest man, Forrest, and remembered the old man's words.
calm!
Be calm.
After calming himself down, he stood up and looked in the mirror silently.
When he saw himself in the mirror, he suddenly shook his head.
"Alas... you are still as lonely as snow after all! Perhaps this is what they call being at the top is lonely, being a master is lonely, being upright, being high..."
Lu Yuan suddenly found that he couldn't get any taller!
After a period of narcissism and shamelessness, Lu Yuan finally sat down and flipped through the book "The Life of Forrest" again.
Then……
He thought of something.
Then he fell into deep thought.
…
Night is gradually falling.
All Hollywood entertainment companies stayed awake all night.
As soon as they open the major entertainment media, they can instantly see news about "The Legend of 1900" bombarding the headlines of the entertainment industry.
even……
The three movies "The End of the World", "Transfiguration" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" have also become frequent visitors to the front pages of the entertainment industry.
only……
These three movies have become background boards.
Winter was in a good mood, but after seeing the comparison in a series of headlines...
Suddenly I felt very depressed.
He wanted to curse.
Especially after seeing several media outlets shamelessly writing articles saying that Winter was old, Winter wanted to chop off that unscrupulous reporter with a kitchen knife!
Yes!
Chop it off!
What's the meaning!
Am I old?
FUCK!
I'm not even fifty years old!
Saying I'm old?
When he saw that these media outlets were led by a media outlet called "Novi", he was furious!
He thought of the Chinese reporter who interviewed him a few days ago...
Grass!
He thought the reporter didn't look like a good person!
He hadn't taken it seriously at first, but now he thought about it.
Isn’t this reporter Lu Yuan’s lackey?
It seems to be called...
Zhou Shuai?
…
It's late at night.
After seeing such impressive results, Wang Jinxue called Lu Yuan.
But this time, Lu Yuan's voice sounded strange when he called.
The voice was a little hesitant.
Yes, hesitantly.
It doesn't sound as refreshing as usual.
Wang Jinxue was very confused. Lu Yuan usually acted like a jerk, so why did he suddenly become so silent?
"Jinxue..."
"What's wrong?"
"without……"
"Are you worried about something?"
"No, it's not something that's on my mind, it's just..."
"What is it? Lu Yuan, you...wait, you are not really with that Helena?" Wang Jinxue suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable. Although she was usually an extremely calm person, after hearing Lu Yuan's abnormal voice, she immediately thought too much.
At this moment, Lu Yuan was so brilliant that he was bound to be subjected to a series of attacks...
if……
So……
Wang Jinxue felt even worse.
That shouldn’t be the case, right?
"No, Jinxue, what are you thinking about? No... not about this... Helena and I have nothing to do with each other..." Lu Yuan quickly shook his head.
"That is..." Wang Jinxue relaxed after hearing Lu Yuan's firm voice.
What is that?
"Didn't you borrow so much money from me before? Now that I have money, I think I should return the money to you..." Lu Yuan coughed.
"Do you want to sever ties with me? Or are you preparing to sever ties with me?" Wang Jinxue's voice suddenly became cold again.
"No, no, no, how is it possible...I...how is it possible!"
"Then you are..." Wang Jinxue was even more puzzled.
What does this person do?
"Isn't this money your private money? I think it's not good to take so much of your money. In the past few years, you have been busy doing this and that for me and have given so much... and I suddenly took your money. I haven't even bought anything for you in these years..." Lu Yuan scratched his head.
"Lu Yuan, do you think I care about these? I have said that my things are yours. Everything I have, including me, is yours now..." Wang Jinxue was silent for a while and then said this.
"Jinxue..." Lu Yuan also hesitated.
"Um?"
"Marry me, I will treat you well." Lu Yuan on the other end of the phone was silent for a while, and finally said this.
"???"
"I already call Uncle Wang Dad..."
"Why is it so sudden?" Although Wang Jinxue remained calm, she felt inexplicably panicked.
"This is not sudden, this is... a natural result. After all, we have been sleeping together for such a long time, and I... I am not good at saying nice things. I always feel... something is not right..." Lu Yuan continued to scratch his head.
"no……"
"Ah?" Lu Yuan was stunned.
"No one proposes over the phone." Then Wang Jinxue shook her head...
"Well, then what about me coming over now? I'll buy the ticket right away... I'll come over now. Oh, and I'll go prepare for some things next... Let's get married!" There was a sound of something falling to the ground from the other end of the phone.
Wang Jinxue could imagine that Lu Yuan was absolutely reckless at this moment...
She laughed.
Such a sweet smile.
This person...
Although he is sometimes serious and mature, most of the time he is a jerk and reckless.
Like a child.
but……
This is the real Lu Yuan, right?
Then he thought of something and the smile disappeared temporarily.
"Lu Yuan..."
"What?"
"Not yet..."
"Ah? I... I understand. I should go buy a ring now? No, I have to tell Uncle Wang, no, I have to tell Dad Wang, and also tell my parents... wait, um, and... I have to have a big wedding! Right..." For some reason, when Lu Yuan thought about starting a family, he felt stupid and his logic became a little messy.
After all, he...
Not married yet.
And even though I’ve read so many psychology books, sometimes I’m really not very good at using emotional intelligence…
"That's not what I meant..."
"Ah? I see. I seem to be a little impatient. Well, it seems a little too hasty. After all, marriage is a big deal..." Lu Yuan pondered for a while, then sat back in his seat, reflected on it, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
"Lu Yuan, that's not what I meant. Aren't you going to prepare a new album next? I can see that you are very concerned about your hodgepodge album. Perhaps you have great hopes for this album. In fact, marriage is just a certificate for us. If you want to get a certificate, there is no need to be so troublesome. We can get it tomorrow. As for the wedding, it is just a formality... Lu Yuan, I have been to many luxurious places since I was a child. The so-called wedding has no appeal to me... Do you understand these things?"
"I...my mind seems a little confused right now, I may not understand it very well..." Lu Yuan heard that Wang Jinxue's voice did not seem to be a rejection, but if it was not a rejection, then why did she say no?
this……
With Lu Yuan's current IQ, Lu Yuan felt that he was really difficult to understand.
"I don't want your debut album to be affected by something as trivial as our marriage... I've heard that you and Zhao Yunfei had some friction before. Although I know you are a very talented person, I still hope that you won't be distracted..."
"Ah...wait, getting married is not a trivial matter..."
"Lu Yuan, do you still remember the song "The Rest of Your Life"? "
"Yeah, I remember..."
"I will never forget that day when you suddenly sang this song and gave me a great surprise. That day was the best day of my life. It was great to have you!"
"Jinxue, I...I..." At this moment Lu Yuan was like a fool.
"Lu Yuan, I don't want you to lose anything because of me. No matter now or in the future, I hope I can always be the one who accompanies you and moves forward with you. If you feel you have nowhere to go and want to make a promise to me, then I hope you can do one thing well..."
"What's up?"
"Call me every day. Didn't I tell you before that when you are outside, you must call me every day. These two days, I was the one who called you..." On the other end of the phone, Wang Jinxue shook her head helplessly.
"Ah... I'm sorry... I..."
"There's no need to say sorry between us. Really, I just hope you can be more careful... The first time we confessed our love, it was me who confessed to you..."
"Oh oh oh, I see!"
"You seem to rarely say I love you... cough, cough." Wang Jinxue shook her head and coughed for no apparent reason.
My face suddenly turned very red.
"Ah, Jinxue, I don't think people like you like those cheesy words, right?"
"I'm not a woman anymore?" Wang Jinxue felt defeated.
"I love you..." Lu Yuan suddenly showed his EQ.
"Well, I'll wait for you to come back in China." Wang Jinxue nodded.
"I'll be right back..."
"The household registration book is with me. Do you have yours with you?"
"What? What household registration book?"
“……”Wang Jinxue was speechless.
"Ah! I understand!"
“Bang!”
In the office.
Lu Yuan suddenly widened his eyes!
Then there was a loud shout!
Then, he almost lost his seat.
Outside the office.
Suddenly, Forrest saw Lu Yuan running out of the office in dishevel.
"Boss, what are you doing..."
"Forrest, please help me book a plane ticket back to China, quickly..."
"ah?"
"Ah what? I'm getting married!"
"???"
"Come on, what are you still standing there for? Your boss is getting married! Did you hear me?"
"Boss... Mr. Zhou Shuai will be calling you for something later. Can you please..."
"Book your plane tickets, quick!"
"Boss, I, I'll go and order it right away..."
Forrest was so frightened that he almost had a myocardial infarction. After he came to his senses, he nodded subconsciously.
…
"Ayuan, recently... um? Forrest? Where's the boss?"
"The boss...he's back in China, he's in the car..."
"Huaxia? What are you doing so late at night?"
"He said he was getting married!"
"????"
Zhou Shuai was stunned.