Chapter 1013
Earning Money While Standing!
Ring ring—
Chen Yu was still fast asleep when the phone rang, undoubtedly disturbing his peaceful slumber.
Liu Yifei frowned slightly and subconsciously reached out to push Chen Yu next to her.
They had just attended a celebration banquet yesterday.
Still hungover, I naturally didn't want to be woken up.
Looking back on last night, Jiang Wen was quite excited, especially after learning that the screenings in major cities were sold out.
This directly resulted in everyone present being knocked out by the alcohol.
Chen Yu placed his hand on his forehead.
Forced to sit up in bed, Chen Yu picked up his phone from the bedside table. The phone was still ringing, pounding on Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's nerves.
It's Jiang Wen.
Just as Chen Yu was about to press the answer button, the annoying ringing finally stopped.
Just a moment later, it rang again.
This undoubtedly left Chen Yu somewhat helpless; the speed at which Jiang Wen made the call clearly demonstrated his current urgency.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have fought so urgently.
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Yu was now fully awake.
Driven by this deadly chain of events, it would be difficult not to be alert.
He casually pressed the answer button, and Jiang Wen's voice was already coming from the other end of the phone.
"Director Chen, did I disturb your rest?"
Liu Yifei lay beside Chen Yu, feeling utterly helpless and on the verge of tears.
She turned her head and looked at the time on her phone.
7:30 a.m.
It seems that older people do sleep much less.
"No."
"Are the opening day box office results for 'Let the Bullets Fly' out?"
The reason Jiang Wen was so excited must be related to "Let the Bullets Fly".
Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Jiang Wen made no attempt to conceal anything.
"Not bad!"
"Guess how much 'Let the Bullets Fly' grossed on its opening day?"
This question has stumped Chen Yu.
According to the previous version, "Let the Bullets Fly" had a first-day box office record of 3018 million RMB.
in this way.
It was indeed a good box office result.
At the time, it also set a record as the second highest-grossing Chinese-language film on its opening day.
Unfortunately.
The situation is very different now than before; 3018 million is clearly not high enough.
This statement, though somewhat arrogant, is also serious.
I thought it over and over again.
Chen Yu couldn't help but think for a moment. If it were only around 3000 million, Jiang Wen would definitely not have reacted so strongly.
"Around 5000 million?"
As Chen Yu's voice came through the phone, Jiang Wen couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I knew I was going to make money standing up this time."
A hearty laugh reached Chen Yu's ears.
It seems so.
That's indeed a rather impressive result.
"5762."
Chen Yu raised an eyebrow, and as Jiang Wen revealed the answer, the smile on his face also deepened.
Liu Yifei has also perked up.
A hint of curiosity crossed his face.
They had previously predicted the box office performance of this film. Putting everything else aside, with so many big stars lending their support, it would be hard for it not to do well.
"Congratulations, Brother Wen, you've really achieved your wish this time."
With Chen Yu's words, Jiang Wen was naturally even more excited.
"No problem."
"I guessed yesterday that the box office would be good. Although it can't compare to Mulan, I'm already very satisfied with this result."
Jiang Wen's statement was entirely true.
From the very beginning, he had already guessed that "Mulan" would be the undisputed box office champion this time.
Putting everything else aside, the initial marketing alone was already astounding.
Even though "Let the Bullets Fly" was not to be outdone, it couldn't match the big-budget production and strong appeal of "Mulan".
And so it is.
This was entirely expected.
"As expected of my Brother Wen!"
Chen Yu's praise clearly put Jiang Wen in a much better mood.
"I'll share this good news with everyone in a little while."
"This time, 'Let the Bullets Fly' has finally broken through the competition in the Lunar New Year film season."
While it may not be the best, it is certainly better than the worst.
The battle for the top five is now nearing its end.
Everyone's achievements are evident to all; "Mulan" is currently breaking the 25 billion mark.
As for the box office results of the two films, "The Laughing Swordsman" and "Sacrifice", they are already set.
It's now a battle between "Let the Bullets Fly" and "If You Are the One 2," but the result is already clear to everyone.
The opening day box office of "If You Are the One 2" was already far behind that of "Let the Bullets Fly," so it's definitely impossible to catch up now.
"congratulations!"
Chen Yu's smile deepened, while Jiang Wen's tone became increasingly excited upon hearing these words.
"If there's nothing else, let's have a couple more drinks tonight."
With the city now locked down by a blizzard, they probably won't be able to leave for a while, so they'll definitely make the most of this opportunity to reunite.
only.
Upon hearing Jiang Wen's words, Chen Yu repeatedly waved his hand in refusal.
At yesterday's celebration banquet, Jiang Wen practically knocked everyone present out of the water.
"Although wine is good, don't overindulge."
Liu Yifei watched Chen Yu and Jiang Wen talking on the phone with longing eyes.
He then picked up his phone from the bedside table, ready to check the news online.
In general.
Jiang Wen's current state has already made her guess about the online discussions.
as predicted.
As Liu Yifei clicked on the webpages of mainstream media, she was bombarded with news about "Let the Bullets Fly".
Everyone was equally excited.
This movie, in particular, evokes completely different emotions in the audience.
[Let the Bullets Fly raked in 5762 million yuan at the box office on its opening day, becoming the runner-up in the Lunar New Year film season]
[Let the box office soar a little longer! Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" broke 5000 million on its opening day; this time, he really made money while standing tall.]
With both critical acclaim and box office success, and four top actors delivering stellar performances, "Let the Bullets Fly" may well become the runner-up in the five-way battle for supremacy.
The bilingual version demonstrates sincerity; the Sichuan dialect version of "Let the Bullets Fly" has audiences eagerly anticipating its release.
【…】
This is the moment that media reporters have been waiting for.
This time, the top five have entered the final round of the competition.
As for "Let the Bullets Fly," it has clearly overcome all obstacles, following in the footsteps of "Mulan," earning everyone's utmost admiration.
Although it couldn't surpass the final results of "Mulan".
However, the fact that "Let the Bullets Fly" was able to achieve such excellent box office results despite the strong promotion of "Mulan" is enough to prove its strength.
As for the netizens.
After watching "Let the Bullets Fly," many people joined in the discussion.
"I'm not exaggerating, but the character of Hu Wan truly deserves a thumbs up."
"Don't rush, let the bullets fly for a while~"
"I learned a lot of valuable quotes from this movie, such as taking too big a step can easily lead to injury."
"It's hilarious! I think 'Let the Bullets Fly' is even more fun than 'The Laughing Swordsman,' which is a comedy."
"Jiang Wen can be said to have redeemed himself this time!"
Everyone was very generous with their praise.
after all.
When "The Sun Also Rises" ended, even though it won awards, it still sparked a lot of discussion. Many people said that the film was obscure and difficult to understand.
So much so.
At the time, the entire internet was basically following the trend, with almost everyone mocking Jiang Wenjiang for having lost his creative talent and being unable to produce good works.
"The reviews are pretty good, right?"
Chen Yu's voice came from beside her, and Liu Yifei's face showed joy.
"Super good!"
"Almost everyone online is praising this movie."
As they were talking.
Liu Yifei also clicked on Douban and Starry Sky Network, intending to check the ratings of the movie "Let the Bullets Fly".
As Liu Yifei clicked on it, the 8.8 rating that appeared made Chen Yu's eyes widen in surprise.
Although its box office performance was not as good as "Mulan", "Let the Bullets Fly" received the same rating as "Mulan" in its early stages.
However, the rating for "Mulan" has now risen to 9 points.
Presumably, "Let the Bullets Fly" won't be too bad either.
I was just thinking about it.
Liu Yifei clicked on the comments section of Starry Sky Network.
Look—
She quickly handed the phone to Chen Yu.
The film received almost universally positive reviews on Douban and Starry Sky, demonstrating just how much people love "Let the Bullets Fly."
"good."
"They are basically all five stars."
Putting everything else aside, Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" truly made him a household name.
In the past...
When has such a grand occasion ever occurred?
Liu Yifei nodded, her eyes filled with joy.
"This film review is pretty good."
She nestled into Chen Yu's arms, and the two began reading movie reviews online.
"The deeper you hide, the straighter you stand."
"Three years have passed in a flash, and we have finally received Jiang Wen's latest work."
"People may not fully understand the masterpiece 'The Sun Also Rises' yet, and this time Jiang Wen has dropped another bombshell on us."
"Such ambition is completely hidden beneath the surface of comedic elements."
"This time, Jiang Wen not only earned money while maintaining his integrity, but he also stood even straighter."
have to say.
Anyone with eyes can see that this film critic is definitely a long-time fan of Jiang Wen.
Even the obscure and difficult-to-understand "The Sun Also Rises" can be called a masterpiece by him.
"Horses pulling trains, the iron-blooded eighteen-star flag, Cai E and Xiao Fengxian."
"Kaiping Diaolou, Jiejue, Yanyanglou".
"to be honest."
"The moment these scenes appear, you can feel the style that Jiang Wen wanted to give to this film."
"Although I can't explain everything to everyone, I can still understand that in Jiang Wen's worldview, heroes come first."
"As for the character in this movie, there is one character whose image lingers in my mind."
"Hu Wan".
"This lackey of Huang Silang, combined with his answer at today's premiere, undoubtedly adds a mysterious touch to the entire film."
"His aggressiveness and cunning are despicable."
"Especially when he was forced to cut open his abdomen to extract the powder, he may not have realized that he would suffer even greater pain in the near future."
"Chen Yu's acting skills are undoubtedly remarkable."
"As for every character in 'Let the Bullets Fly,' they all achieved mainstream success."
"This year's Lunar New Year film season means that Uncle Ge has three movies being released at the same time."
"but--"
"The most outstanding performance was by Master Tang. If we talk about the two roles in 'The Orphan of Zhao' and 'If You Are the One 2,' it was Ge You's methodical acting."
“Excellent but not outstanding.”
"After saying all that, in the end, there's only one sentence."
"Jiang Wen truly managed to earn money while maintaining his integrity!"
Liu Yifei raised an eyebrow.
This film critic's review is quite fair, and he even mentioned some of the more memorable moments.
Needless to say.
The only thing "Let the Bullets Fly" achieved was universal approval.
"That's really good."
"No wonder Brother Wen was in such a good mood just now."
Chen Yu nodded after hearing Liu Yifei's words.
Although Jiang Wen has always stated that she does not pay particular attention to everyone's opinions.
But he wanted to work hard to gain everyone's approval.
Previously banned for "Devils on the Doorstep," he immediately released "The Sun Also Rises" to prove himself upon its release.
Unfortunately.
The movie "The Sun Also Rises" is too heroic, and it is indeed a bit difficult to understand, especially if you watch it without any prior knowledge.
Ultimately, it was criticized by everyone.
Jiang Wen did not admit defeat.
He even declared at the time that he would earn money standing up for his next project.
He has finally succeeded, and even achieved results much better than expected.
The topic has sparked heated discussions online.
"Let the Bullets Fly" immediately became one of the top ten trending topics.
In contrast, consider Huayi Brothers.
I was hoping to at least save face and get second place in the top five competition, which would be pretty good.
But who would have thought that this result would be so surprising?
"This is never going to end!"
Wang Zhonglei clenched his fists, his face full of indignation.
He pinned all his hopes on the possibility that "If You Are the One 2" could surpass "Let the Bullets Fly".
However, before the film was released, her older brother Wang Zhongjun and Ge You had already spoken on the phone.
There are some general guesses about the potential success of "Let the Bullets Fly".
Now it's simply a matter of presenting the truth to us.
"It's Chen Yu again."
Wang Zhonglei's eyes were slightly red, and his chest heaved rapidly from the extreme mania.
Jiang Wen never participates in the "cliques" formed among these directors.
From beginning to end.
He has very little contact with people like Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kaige.
It was only after hearing Ge You's response that I realized the quality of this film.
In fact.
Wang Zhonglei should have guessed it all along; with Jiang Wen making such a big splash, "Let the Bullets Fly" was bound to do well.
but--
"5762."
"This is almost equal to our box office revenue for two days."
After listening to his younger brother's rambling, Wang Zhongjun finally looked up and looked in his direction.
"You just can't keep your composure."
"Didn't we agree on everything a few days ago? Why are you throwing a tantrum now?"
Wang Zhonglei looked at his older brother.
The resentment in his eyes seemed to have lessened.
He simply couldn't bear to watch Huayi go downhill.
These few encounters resulted in a complete defeat for Huayi.
just now.
It was further hit by the double blow of "Mulan" and "Let the Bullets Fly".
If they want to rise to prominence, how easy is that?
"Our previous ideas are outdated."
“I’ve said it before, we don’t need to keep fighting against Chen Yu or Yu Xin.”
"perhaps--"
"Cooperating with him wouldn't be a bad idea!" (End of Chapter)