Chapter 179 Er Gou strikes back! Explosion

"Compared to Mr. Liao's work, it's nothing."

"By the way, I haven't congratulated Lingxi Island on receiving a $25 million investment. Is this the largest venture capital investment in the Internet industry this year?"

“Boss Gong, you are the real big shot.”

On the other side, Wang Shuo, after a brief moment of astonishment, seemed to want to laugh it off, but in the end he did not laugh. He directly hooked up with Feng Dapao in front of him and walked into the cinema.

The relationship between these two people is a bit conflicting.

Not long ago, one of Feng Dapao's movies won an award abroad. Wang Shuo directly said what a bullshit award it was, it was completely at the countryside level. Feng Dapao was even angry and asked, "How could Master Shuo say that to me?"

Of course, Feng Dapao became very powerful, and Wang Shuo approached him and wrote scripts for him.

1942 was well made, but lost money. Wang Shuo consoled him by saying, "What's the big deal? I'll write a script for you and make it all back." But he ended up writing "Personal Customization," which was a complete waste of money.

Wang Shuo likes to curse people behind their backs and in front of reporters. But he doesn't have the courage to confront people face to face. In front of strangers, he has a false sense of shyness.

After passing security check, the two entered the cinema, found their seats, sat down and waited quietly for the movie to begin.

The two people's positions are neither too far forward nor too far back, probably in the middle.

Miyazaki and Liao Feng are in the front positions. One of them is a big capitalist, and the other is a third-generation internet upstart.

There seemed to be media and film critics on both sides of Lin Xiao.

"Hello, miss. Which media are you from?" a man next to her asked, then took out a business card, Cheng Qingsong.

Li Shuang smiled and said, "Lightning Entertainment, Li Shuang."

The other party obviously had not heard of it before. Li Shuang took the business card and handed it to Lin Xiao.

This person has many titles on his business card, including screenwriter, film critic, planner of the Peking University Film Festival and the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, etc. In fact, Lin Xiao had read his blog in his previous life, which specialized in analyzing the box office of Chinese and American films. He also had some analysis of movies, which was basically based on commercial and completeness analysis, and was quite objective.

Of course, despite having so many titles, he is still a relatively marginal figure in the entertainment industry, otherwise he would not be sitting with Lin Xiao.

"Who is this?" Cheng Qingsong asked Lin Xiao.

"Facebook, Lin Xiao."

The person next to him stretched out his hand: "Sina Entertainment, David!"

After a brief introduction, there is nothing more to say.

After a while, Sina Entertainment David couldn't help but ask: "Facebook Lin Xiao, then... is it the leader of Ergou?"

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "You also know my nickname."

"Fuck, it's really the leader of Ergou." David couldn't help but come over and shake hands again: "Awesome, awesome!"

Cheng Qingsong, who was standing next to him, heard the name of Leader Ergou and immediately recognized him, so he came over and shook hands with him for the second time.

"Master Ergou, your first work is really a big hit." David said, "It was really embarrassing at the time. Now it has sold more than three million copies, right?"

Lin Xiao said: "More than 4.6 million."

Daolang’s accounted for half, and Phoenix Legend and Lightning Stars accounted for the other half.

“This is really awesome!”

"This sales volume has not appeared in the past two years."

"Now the mainstream music industry has completely stopped talking about it and is just ignoring it."

"Here's another joke. We at Sina Entertainment also followed this news for a long time. You know what happened? Many people didn't believe your sales. They wanted us to spread the word that you falsified data and inflated sales. This is common in the entertainment industry."

"As a result, we called local agents and found out that the sales volume was completely real."

"But if you are so awesome, why are you sitting here? Why don't you go to the front?"

Cheng Qingsong couldn't help but say, "I've written three or four pretty good movies, and several of them have won awards. I'm also one of the planners of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards, and I'm still sitting here, right?"

He wasn't complaining, but as someone who was in the industry, he had some experience to show for it. But when it came time to arrange seats, the actual weight would become clear.

Therefore, a person’s self-perception is a position.

But other people's judgment of you is another position.

David from Sina Entertainment suddenly asked, "Ms. Li Shuang, have you ever worked at Phoenix TV?"

Li Shuang: “Yes.”

David: "I remember that too. We also published news about you before, and there was that classic photo. The bomb exploded behind you, and you were holding two Afghan children, one in each hand, and running forward."

"That photo is so classic. It must be that you left Phoenix TV later, otherwise this photo might have won the news award of that year. It's even because your stance is inconsistent, otherwise this photo would have been good enough to be on the cover of Time magazine."

He really deserves to be the deputy editor of the entertainment section, he knows how to talk.

"Ms. Li, the photo is very different from you in person." David said, "You are so much more beautiful in person, almost the most beautiful one present tonight. Where did you go after leaving Phoenix TV?"

Li Shuang: "I first went to Shanghai Satellite TV, then resigned and joined Lightning Entertainment."

Then, Li Shuang took out two business cards.

There are two titles mentioned above: General Manager of Shuanglin Production Company and Planner of If You Are the One.

David: "If You Are the One?"

Li Shuang: "This is a program that our production company is cooperating with Jiangnan TV. Please give us your advice, Mr. Dai."

David: "No, no, just wait and see!"

Next, the movie began.

A few people quieted down and watched the movie seriously.

Two full hours.

At first Li Shuang was watching very seriously, but gradually her eyes became blurry, and then she leaned her head on Lin Xiao's shoulder and gradually fell asleep.

Because "If You Are the One" is about to be recorded, for him, it is a big test in life.

So, I fell into tension and anxiety again, and couldn't sleep all night long.

I worked overtime at the company last night and didn't drive back home until eleven o'clock in the evening. In total, I only slept for more than four hours.

But this movie was a bit boring for her, it was completely like a hypnotic drug.

As she fell asleep, her whole body slipped down. Lin Xiao simply folded up the middle armrest, and then she lay on Lin Xiao's legs and fell asleep.

David and Cheng Qingsong next to them took a look.

I feel a little jealous.

Such a beautiful and sexy woman.

A woman who exudes charm in every part of her body.

But there is a master now, Master Ergou, you really deserve to die!

Finally, the movie was over.

The lights were about to come on, and Lin Xiao gently patted Li Shuang on the back.

"Sister, it's time to wake up."

Li Shuang shuddered slightly, then opened her eyes and found herself lying on Lin Xiao's legs.

I wiped the corners of my mouth immediately, but I was careful not to drool.

Not bad, not bad.

Then, he quickly checked whether there was any powder on Lin Xiao’s pants.

After all, she had makeup on her face.

Not bad, not bad.

The makeup setting water on the face works well.

She took out a wet tissue and gently wiped Lin Xiao's pants, wiping off the powder stains on it.

But the lights are not on yet, it is smeared and wiped.

Suddenly, her hands stopped.

Because... you wiped somewhere that shouldn't be wiped.

Just when Lin Xiao thought she would quickly withdraw her hand, Li Shuang reached out and shook her hand as if possessed by a demon.

This moment...

It really felt like an electric shock.

To be honest, it was the first time that Lin Xiao had experienced such a strong stimulation.

Even though it was just a casual grip.

But Li Shuang herself didn't know why she did this. She even held it for three seconds and instinctively applied a little force.

Then, he let go in an instant as if waking from a dream, as if he had been burned.

At this time, the lights came on.

Li Shuang quickly picked up a glass of water, took a small sip to rinse her mouth, and then took another big sip.

Then, she stared at Lin Xiao's nose with a blushing face.

Stop watching, how can I stand up later? Fortunately, this is the premiere, so after the movie, there will be an exchange meeting and a meet-and-greet.

and……

I don’t know which bootlicker started the applause.

Then, applause broke out in the venue.

Applause for human sophistication.

David: "Mr. Cheng, what do you think of the movie?"

Cheng Qingsong thought for a while and said, "It's OK."

David: "Master Ergou, what do you think?"

Lin Xiao: "The movie is not bad, but it's a little ugly."

After a brief exchange between the creators and the media, some auspicious words were said.

"In December, the film will be one of the opening films of the Tokyo Film Festival."

"Next year, our film will represent China and strive for the Oscar, the highest honor for films."

"Finally, let us all wish Heroes of Heaven and Earth a big box office success!"

The entire premiere was over and everyone started to leave one after another.

David warmly invited Lin Xiao and Li Shuang to go out for a midnight snack.

As a result, a Huayi staff member came and stopped David: "Editor Dai from Sina Entertainment?"

"Yes, it's me!"

"There will be a simple banquet next, and you are invited to attend."

"Teacher Cheng Qingsong, you are also welcome to participate."

Suddenly, David and Cheng Qingsong were in trouble.

They were a little unhappy today because their seats at the premiere were arranged so far back and they felt ignored.

After all, when you are in a circle, the most important thing is face.

As a result, after the movie ended, I was invited to the dinner party again, and my face was restored.

However, they had already made an appointment with Lin Xiao and Li Shuang to go out for a midnight snack together.

David was more of a man, and he said to Lin Xiao and Li Shuang enthusiastically, "Boss Lin, Boss Li, shall we go together?"

Suddenly, the staff member looked embarrassed.

Lin Xiao: “Thank you, thank you!”

Then, he followed Li Shuang and left the theater with the crowd.

David and Cheng Qingsong followed the staff and walked towards the bus outside to attend the dinner at the Overseas Chinese Building not far away.

"The crew is really bad at dealing with people." David: "This Ergou leader, although he is a newcomer, he just managed an album that sold millions of copies, so he is also a well-known figure. Moreover, you invited him from afar and randomly arranged him in the middle, but you didn't even invite him to the dinner party."

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Cheng Qingsong: "Both sides have grievances, and the person who organized the dinner was Mr. Wang from Huayi. He is too arrogant. How could he have any respect for the leader of Ergou?"

David: "What's there to complain about? It's always the Beijing community that's attacking Master Ergou, and Master Ergou has never responded. He's just been insulted without saying anything back."

Li Shuang walked out of the cinema with Lin Xiao on her arm and suddenly asked, "Xiao Xiao, are we being bullied?"

Lin Xiao: “Forget it!”

Li Shuang: "It's really interesting. Their circle is so narrow-minded. It feels like the old society."

Isn’t it the atmosphere of the old society, full of the feeling of the old and the young.

As soon as everyone came out of the cinema, a group of reporters swarmed over, wanting to interview the media people who had just finished watching the movie.

"Hi, what did you think of the movie?"

“Not bad.”

"How does it compare to Heroes?"

“I feel like the story is told better than the hero.”

"So do you think its box office will surpass Hero in the end?"

“I can’t say that.”

However, media people who are invited to watch a movie will generally be a little considerate of their reputation and try to be polite.

As soon as Lin Xiao and Li Shuang appeared, they were immediately surrounded by a group of reporters.

"Hello, what do you think of the movie?"

Lin Xiao: “That’s awkward!”

The reporter's eyes lit up. This is the answer we want.

"Excuse me, which teacher are you?" The reporter was smart. He asked who Lin Xiao was first. If he was famous, his words would be more likely to ferment.

"Facebook, Lin Xiao!" The reporter was stunned; he had never heard of him.

Li Shuang next to him said, "Second Dog Master!"

What? It was actually Ergou? The Ergou who was so popular recently and created a miracle in record sales?

You are so young and so handsome? As soon as these words came out, the reporter was completely excited.

A large group of reporters immediately rushed over.

Moreover, Ocean Butterflies Music just released good news: the sales of the first work of Ergou, Grassroots Singer, has exceeded 4.6 million copies! Everyone was about to forget about this matter, but this horrible sales volume made it hot again.

This number, even if it is for a superstar in recent years, is also an impressive sales volume.

What’s more, they are just a few grassroots singers.

If this wasn’t a miracle, what else could it be? Suddenly, Lin Xiao was surrounded by three layers of enemies, with at least dozens of microphones pointed at him.

"Master Ergou, can you describe this movie in one sentence?"

Lin Xiao: "You can't say this movie is bad, but... it's just not good to watch!"

"How do you think he compares to the heroes?"

"Not as good as Hero!" Lin Xiao: "Hero has achieved the ultimate in terms of picture and action, and this movie wants to reach a certain height in terms of story and art. However... there is a lack of chemistry, and the core of the story cannot support this height."

“So, this is a movie that is full of sincerity and hard to criticize, but it is really not a good movie.”

Reporter: "Master, do you think he will be successful at the box office?"

Lin Xiao: “It’s difficult.”

Reporter: "Do you think he will win any awards at the film festival?"

Lin Xiao: “Even harder.”

"Because it is difficult to please the audience, and even more difficult to please the harsh film critics. Its sincerity makes people reluctant to criticize it, but its intention is not worthy of praise!"

Reporter: "Crazy Stone, as your second work, is a grassroots film from the director to the actors. How do you think it compares to Heroes of Heaven and Earth?"

Lin Xiao: "This is someone else's special show. I won't talk about my movie. Thank you!"

Reporter: "If you were asked to say one thing about this movie, what would you most like to say?"

Lin Xiao: "Experience is more important than results!"

Everyone was stunned and didn't react at first.

But I understood it quickly.

Damn, he is indeed a writer, his insults are so subtle.

Reporter: "Master Ergou, can you give us an estimate of the box office of this movie?"

Lin Xiao thought for a while and said, "It shouldn't be more than one-third of "Hero"!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked!

Damn, this is exactly what we wanted.

Leader Ergou, you really understand us!

As a result, after Lin Xiao returned to the hotel, the staff there suddenly called him.

"Boss Lin, have you returned yet?"

"You left too hastily. Our President Wang invited you to the dinner party?"

"How about we send a car to pick you up now?"

Li Shuang was listening at the side and asked, "Is this how these people do things?"

This style is really...

I'll invite you to the dinner party after you leave.

………………

At the dinner.

Mr. Xiao Wang and Liao Feng are talking.

"College students are a very important group of moviegoers. We know that Lingxi Island is the largest website in the college market and is almost in a monopoly position. Therefore, we have invested the most in publicity on Lingxi Island. I believe that Mr. Liao will definitely give us a huge surprise!"

This is also the largest business order Lingxi Island has received recently, worth several million.

Lingxi Island is going to hold a grand event to coincide with this movie.

Post your movie tickets and win big prizes.

Film review writing competition.

There are also a ton of movie ticket raffles.

In short, the ticket seller also regards this event as an experiment in Internet marketing.

The reason for choosing Lingxi Island is because of its overwhelming publicity, such as it dominates the university market, and the number of registered users is far ahead, four or five times that of the second place Facebook.

Therefore, Liao Feng also became the guest of honor at the film crew's dinner today.

Just at this moment, Mr. Wang's assistant came in and whispered something in his ear.

Mr. Wang's face suddenly changed and he went straight to the computer next to him.

Open Sina Entertainment, Sohu Entertainment and other websites.

Front page headlines inside!

“Master Ergou can’t bear to criticize “Heroes of Heaven and Earth”, but it’s really not good!”

The subtitle: "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" may please the audience, but it cannot please the critics.

This group of website editors are working too fast.

After just one or two hours, the interview content with Master Ergou was directly posted on the website.

Leader Ergou may not be very famous in real life, but on the Internet, although he cannot be said to be at the peak of his career, he definitely has a huge influence.

Therefore, almost all portal websites quoted and reprinted the relevant content.

It is very prominent not only in the entertainment section but also on the homepage of the official website.

Almost every time you open a website, you will see the words of Master Ergou.

It even feels like it’s overwhelming! “Ergou said that Heroes of Heaven and Earth is full of sincerity, but it’s just not good to watch!”

"Master Ergou said that Heroes of Heaven and Earth is not commercial enough, not artistic enough, and its core is unstable!"

"The whole movie is a sincere but clumsy parody of Seven Samurai!"

"Learning to walk in Handan seriously is still learning to walk in Handan!"

"Master Ergou concluded that the box office of "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" would be far less than that of "Heroes", not even one-third of that."

Mr. Wang from Huayi was so angry that his hands began to tremble.

This... does this Ergou Sect Leader have such a big influence on the Internet?

What he said was overwhelming in just one or two hours?

He had been very low-key before, allowing others to mock and ridicule him without responding.

No matter how successful the albums of several grassroots singers were or how good their sales were, no matter how much the mainstream music industry questioned and criticized them, he did not come out to respond.

Even the criticism from Shuo Ye and others seemed to be indifferent.

Now, he actually got mad?

And it's so fierce? ………………

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