Chapter 981
Box Office: 20 billion US dollars!
"It seems—"
"Chen Yu has timed it perfectly; he's going to chase after us and attack us."
Wang Zhonglei put down his teacup, his face clearly showing anger.
The office was completely silent.
At that moment, the assistant who came to report on the work clearly noticed something was wrong.
Trying to minimize one's presence is like gods fighting, leaving mortals to suffer.
When I first saw the news online, I was completely stunned.
Wang Zhonglei has already declared that "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" will definitely be the biggest winner during the National Day holiday.
just.
Now that it's collided with Chen Yu's "The Clown," it might really become the clown.
"So, do we need to change our schedule?"
As soon as the assistant spoke, he looked up and clearly met Wang Zhonglei's slightly gloomy eyes.
This statement undoubtedly touched a nerve with Wang Zhonglei.
With such incidents happening one after another, it's clear that these are risks they can no longer avoid.
"He was obviously waiting for us here."
"Once they saw we were settled, they rushed out immediately."
Say so.
Wang Zhonglei's hands clenched tightly, and the ferocity in his eyes was particularly evident.
"You go out first."
Wang Zhongjun waved his hand, which undoubtedly relieved the man in front of him, and he quickly left the office.
"Brother, Chen Yu is deliberately targeting us."
Wang Zhonglei was clearly furious. He used to avoid Huayi like the plague, but now he wanted nothing more than to chase after them and beat them up.
I don't think so.
Seeing his brother's words, Wang Zhonglei was puzzled. It was already so obvious, what else was there that might not be?
"It has been a while since filming for 'Joker' ended."
"Judging from the timing, Chen Yu should have had his eye on the National Day holiday period a long time ago."
That being said.
But Wang Zhonglei ultimately couldn't swallow this insult.
If "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" were to be released at the same time as "Joker," it would likely suffer a huge financial loss.
When "Joker" was first announced, it already garnered anticipation both domestically and internationally.
Chen Yu's brilliant performance in "The Dark Knight" is undoubtedly quite inspiring.
As for now.
The release of "Joker" will surely cause bloodshed and chaos.
At that time, it will indeed be something that their work cannot compare to.
"at this point."
"Further discussion is pointless; there's no need to keep harping on Chen Yu."
When Wang Zhongjun said this, it was truly because he had no other choice.
Chen Yu's advance was fierce and they couldn't stop him at all. He had been thinking about joining the fight since before.
There's really no need to keep going against Chen Yu.
after all.
Even Golden Harvest and Disney have already been acquired. If they continue to cause trouble, the final result will probably not be much better than those two companies.
What we need to do now is to keep to ourselves as much as possible.
Of course, this is the best outcome.
The premise is that they can still operate normally, Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but sigh.
From geometric time.
Huayi Brothers' financial problems are getting worse and worse, mainly because they haven't been able to produce any successful works.
Seeing that his brother had no reaction, Wang Zhonglei really couldn't bring himself to argue anymore.
It seems I have no choice but to accept my fate.
With the news of Joker's upcoming release, Warner Bros. and Yu Xin launched a top-tier promotional campaign.
In this respect, Warner is unmatched.
In fact.
They don't need to do anything at all.
The success of "The Dark Knight" is already evident; the Joker's reputation alone is enough to solidify his place in Hollywood and even internationally.
"Honey~"
Liu Yifei lay on the swing, scrolling through the latest headlines on her phone.
Almost the entire internet is filled with news about the upcoming release of "Joker," with the most discussed topic being what kind of surprise Chen Yu will bring this time.
The summons went unanswered.
Liu Yifei subconsciously turned around and looked over.
Chen Yu was sitting in front of the computer, seemingly lost in thought.
This puzzled Liu Yifei, so she walked towards the spot in front of her.
only.
Before the person even arrived, Chen Yu had already turned off the computer.
"What are you thinking about? I called you just now and you didn't respond."
Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu thoughtfully, but quickly returned to normal.
Having been together for so long, Chen Yu rarely kept anything from her.
This time, of course, will be no exception.
Chen Yu hugged the person in front of him, and then left the computer with Liu Yifei.
Fortunately, he had just come to his senses and didn't let Liu Yifei notice the content on the computer.
"What did you just call me for?"
Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Liu Yifei smiled and raised her phone.
"Everyone is guessing how much 'Joker' will ultimately gross. How much do you think it will take?"
When The Dark Knight was released, it dominated all the charts.
Whether it was the opening day box office, the opening weekend box office, or the fact that it was the fastest to break 100 million, it caused quite a stir.
As for this time...
As a spin-off of Joker, what kind of success will it achieve?
Upon hearing Liu Yifei's question, Chen Yu paused for a moment to think.
Then, under Liu Yifei's gaze, he slowly extended two fingers.
"20 million?"
Chen Yu nodded.
"RMB?"
Liu Yifei asked cautiously, her eyes full of doubt.
Chen Yu was somewhat amused and shook his head under Liu Yifei's gaze.
$20 million.
to be frank.
Either one would be enough to shock Liu Yifei.
$20 billion? Keep in mind that no film has ever achieved that before.
Even when "The Dark Knight" and "Bruce Lee" were already wildly popular across the country, they still hadn't reached this level of success.
but--
Chen Yu was clearly quite confident.
"You don't believe me?"
Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei subconsciously shook her head.
When I looked at it again, my eyes were full of seriousness.
"I believe you."
"Joker will definitely achieve this result."
Liu Yifei's tone was confident; given her current influence, achieving such success might not be a pipe dream.
Chen Yu had his own considerations.
If it cannot be achieved, it certainly won't be said.
present.
Liu Yifei shrank back into Chen Yu's arms.
She felt a faint sense of anticipation, and whether it was from excitement or nervousness, her whole body trembled involuntarily.
Chen Yu placed his hand on Liu Yifei's hair.
The fragrance emanating from her hair completely distracted me from thinking.
He looked at the computer, where the surprise he had prepared for Liu Yifei was hidden.
As for now.
All is ready except for the opportunity.
He believed it wouldn't be long.
***
Ring ring—
"No~"
Liu Yifei was half asleep when she heard the alarm clock ring, and she was a little dazed.
She and Chen Yu have been relatively relaxed lately and haven't set an alarm for a long time.
So much so.
The alarm clock suddenly went off, leaving her somewhat disoriented. Before she could react, Chen Yu had already pulled her out of bed.
"Hmm? Husband?"
"Brother Wen said there's a banquet tonight that we need to attend, so we need to get ready quickly."
So suddenly?
Liu Yifei rubbed her sleepy eyes, still completely drowsy.
Seeing that Chen Yu had already gone to the bathroom, she could only get up as quickly as possible.
There was absolutely no suspicion throughout the entire process, after all, "Let the Bullets Fly" had been promoted for a while, so holding a banquet was a very normal thing.
"Should we dress a little more formally?"
Liu Yifei arrived at the dressing room and subconsciously asked about the location of the bathroom.
"I've prepared a dress for you, why don't you try it on?"
Chen Yu's answer finally brought Liu Yifei to her senses.
When Liu Yifei noticed the evening gown hanging in the dressing room, her eyes widened in surprise.
"Is such a grand gesture necessary?"
"It feels like wearing Monet's garden on my body."
Liu Yifei scratched her hair.
My gaze fell upon the evening gown in front of me, entirely adorned with hand-sewn floral patterns.
Surrounded by blooming flowers, it doesn't feel jarring; instead, it possesses an ethereal beauty that seems untouched by worldly concerns.
She has worn countless haute couture gowns, but this one is clearly more special.
"Ah."
"Of course, the prettier the better."
Liu Yifei didn't hear Chen Yu's next sentence. Since Chen Yu had brought it up, she certainly wouldn't refuse.
Furthermore, this custom-made evening gown truly suits her aesthetic.
"Let's go."
Even with only light makeup, Liu Yifei was still breathtakingly beautiful.
Chen Yu took Liu Yifei's hand, and the two walked towards the garage.
The car sped along.
Liu Yifei couldn't help but feel puzzled.
They were opening banquets in increasingly remote locations, noticeably different from the usual venues for such events.
Perhaps sensing Liu Yifei's doubts, Chen Yu turned his head to look at the person in front of him.
"This time, we invited a lot of people, so Brother Wen specially chose a venue with a large capacity."
Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei nodded in agreement.
Putting other things aside for now.
This kind of launch banquet really needs to be organized properly.
The car came to a smooth stop at a private residence, where a large expanse of roses could be seen at the entrance.
"here--"
"It has such an artistic feel to it."
"Honey, the clothes you picked out for me today go really well with this place."
Liu Yifei smiled and looked at Chen Yu behind her, her whole body seemingly glowing in the sunlight.
The two walked side by side towards the position ahead.
In this incredibly quiet environment, even Liu Yifei felt that time had slowed down.
She subconsciously looked at Chen Yu, her eyes seeming to hold a hint of curiosity.
Until the two of them stood still.
The door in front of them was tightly closed, and it didn't look like a dinner party was about to be held.
"Brother Wen, haven't they arrived yet?"
It was still early, and after receiving a definite answer from Chen Yu, Liu Yifei pushed open the door in front of her.
The surroundings were completely dark.
Liu Yifei was somewhat surprised, and seemed to have some ideas in her mind.
Before she could even ask Chen Yu a question, a familiar song rang out in front of her.
It's a song she sang with her mother.
As the song began, Liu Yifei couldn't help but look up.
Her photo appeared in front of me at some point, showing her gradually transitioning from her babbling stage.
Suddenly.
Her heart felt as if it had been struck in an instant.
When they looked back at where Chen Yu was, they found that the person who had been following behind them had disappeared.
The singing with her mother continues.
Time transitioned into her adulthood.
Her eloquent speech during the art exam, and her first meeting with Chen Yu.
It all feels like it happened just yesterday.
She slowly walked forward, having a clear understanding of everything that was happening.
Yes, today is her birthday.
8 month 25 day.
Perhaps time had passed too quickly, and she had long forgotten what day it was.
The warm yellow string lights kept flashing.
But Liu Yifei couldn't take her eyes off the big screen in front of her.
That place holds every little detail of her life from childhood to adulthood.
Happy birthday!
Liu Yifei only looked towards the source of the sound when her mother's familiar voice came from the corner.
"Mother?"
Liu Xiaoli sniffed.
She has never been able to bear such tender moments. She has seen everything Chen Yu has done for Liu Yifei during this time.
present.
Seeing her daughter happy is her greatest wish.
"Happy birthday, Sisi."
Liu Xiaoli reached out and tucked the stray hairs from Liu Yifei's forehead behind her ear.
The light in front of her was not clear, but Liu Xiaoli could still see the tears on Liu Yifei's face.
"Silly child, today is your birthday, be happy."
As they were talking, Liu Xiaoli handed the box she was holding to Liu Yifei.
Before she could even open it, Liu Yifei heard a cat meowing coming from inside.
This made her eyes widen in surprise.
I instinctively pulled open the box in my hand, only to notice that inside was a pure black Bombay cat.
"Is this for me?"
Seeing Liu Xiaoli nod, Liu Yifei's eyes lit up noticeably.
She had just held the cat in her arms when the surroundings seemed to brighten up a bit.
"Yifei, happy birthday."
Chen Yu's voice came from outside. When she looked over, she noticed that Chen Yu had already pushed the cake out at some point.
His tall, upright figure appeared even more mysterious in the candlelight.
As Chen Yu pushed the cake out, the others followed behind him.
They are Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's family members.
"Happy birthday!"
It wasn't until Chen Yu appeared in front of Liu Yifei that she came to her senses.
The music around her had become the "Dimples" song she and Chen Yu had sung together before.
Such an atmosphere makes one's heart flutter.
When Liu Yifei looked over, she noticed that Chen Yu had a delicate box in his hand.
Proposal?
These two words were all that remained in Liu Yifei's mind.
but--
She had already proposed to Chen Yu back at the Venice Film Festival.
As for now?
Liu Yifei's mind was in a mess, especially with so many family members watching.
She hadn't even processed what had happened today. She had thought she was attending a banquet, but little did she know it had turned into her birthday party.
Her fiancé is clearly planning something big.
"This is a gift for you."
He handed the exquisite gift box to Liu Yifei.
The latter paused for a moment, then slowly opened the gift box.
Thinking about it this way, she didn't even prepare a decent ring when she proposed. Perhaps her fiancé is trying to make up for that regret.
However, the expression on her face changed slightly the moment she opened it.
What she saw before her eyes was clearly different from what she had imagined.
"The key!?" (End of Chapter)