Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 108 Domestic Reaction

On November 12, the opening day box office of "Love is Not Blind" reached 1358 million yuan, which was like a bombshell, sending the entire entertainment industry into chaos.

When the news reached Huayi Brothers' headquarters, Wang Zhongjun was in a meeting.

The secretary pushed open the door and handed over her phone with a strange expression.

Wang Zhongjun glanced at it, and his expression froze.

"What's wrong?" Wang Zhonglei came over.

Wang Zhongjun pushed the phone over.

Wang Zhonglei looked down, paused for three seconds, and then slammed his phone on the table with a "bang".

"Hold."

The meeting room was completely silent.

After a while, Wang Zhongjun waved his hand, signaling the others to leave.

The door closed, leaving only the two brothers.

1358.

Wang Zhonglei's voice was very low, but he couldn't suppress the sourness in it.

"We hired Andy Lau for 'A World Without Thieves,' and spent so much money. Could we really achieve this level of success?"

Wang Zhongjun remained silent.

"And then there's 'Inception,' a big-budget production of $150 million, with China Film Group and Warner Bros. co-investing. What makes Fu Yibai think he can also co-invest?"

Wang Zhongjun lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

"Because he's capable."

"I……"

"Zhong Lei".

Wang Zhongjun interrupted him, his voice deep.

"Don't you understand yet?"

We underestimated Fan Binbin from the moment he terminated his contract.

The Berlin Golden Bear, which grossed over 100 million euros, is now partnering with Hollywood.

This kid isn't just lucky, he's got real talent.

Wang Zhonglei fell silent.

"As for 'A World Without Thieves,' let Xiao Gang do more promotion."

Chenxi set the release date for "The Nameless" for December 1st, clearly targeting us.

This is retaliation for the petty actions we took during the May Day holiday.

Wang Zhongjun flicked his cigarette ash.

"We can't let Ning Hao defeat us again, can we?"

"……knew."

"besides."

Wang Zhongjun paused.

"Be more polite when dealing with Yi Bai in the future."

If you can cooperate, then cooperate; if you can't, then don't force a confrontation.

I'll contact him as soon as he gets back from the US.

It's time to get the 'public relations department' working again.

Wang Zhonglei opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

Meanwhile, at another long-established film and television company in Beijing, a bigwig was staring blankly at a newspaper.

"Ten million five hundred and eighty thousand..."

He muttered to himself, then sighed.

"I'm getting old."

People nearby crowded around.

"Boss, should we learn from Chenxi's approach?"

I heard they spent six months promoting it, building momentum both online and offline…

"study?"

The bigwig gave a wry smile.

"Do you think anyone can just learn that set of techniques?"

Fu Yibai is intelligent, insightful, and has the courage to act.

And you? You don't even dare to vote for a new director, what are you learning?

The man awkwardly shut his mouth.

November 13, Beijing, a private club.

Zhang Ziyi leaned back on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine, while entertainment news was playing on the television in front of her.

On the screen, Fan Binbin stood on the stage, smiling politely and humbly.

Reporters surrounded her, talking non-stop, and flashbulbs went off everywhere.

"...'Love is Not Blind' grossed 1358 million yuan on its opening day, breaking the record for the highest-grossing opening day for a domestic film, and its lead actress, Fan Binbin, became the new generation's box office queen..."

Zhang Ziyi stared at the screen, her expression unchanged.

The agent sat beside her, carefully observing her expression.

"Sister Zhang, how about... we get something to eat?"

Zhang Ziyi remained silent.

"Actually, that film was just lucky and had a lot of publicity."

"If we're really talking about acting skills, how can she compare to you..."

"Alright."

Zhang Ziyi interrupted her, placing her wine glass on the coffee table with a crisp sound.

The agent immediately shut up.

Zhang Ziyi leaned back on the sofa, staring at the ceiling, and remained silent for a long time.

Then she spoke, her voice very soft, as if talking to herself.

"Tell me, what gives her the right?"

The agent opened his mouth, but didn't dare to say anything.

"In terms of seniority, how many years earlier did I become famous than her?"

In terms of awards, I have the Hong Kong Film Award and the Hundred Flowers Award.

In terms of international fame, I've acted in Hollywood movies and been on the cover of Time magazine.

What gives her the right?

The room was eerily quiet.

After a long while, Zhang Ziyi withdrew her gaze, picked up her wine glass again, and took a sip.

"Help me make an appointment with Fu Yibai."

I need to see him after I return from the United States.

"……good."

Li Binbin's home.

Li Xue pushed open the door and came in. She saw her sister sitting on the sofa reading a book. The TV next to her was on, but the volume was turned down low, and it was showing entertainment news.

"Sis, have you seen the news?"

"I've seen it."

Li Binbin turned a page of the book, his tone calm.

"Fan Binbin's movie grossed 1358 million on its opening day."

"Um."

Li Xue sat down next to her, staring at her sister's profile, hesitant to speak.

Li Binbin finally raised his head and glanced at her.

"What do you want to say?"

"Sis, aren't you worried at all?"

"What's the rush?"

Fan Binbin!

When she was in our company before, she was just a second-tier employee.

What now?

"Love is Not Blind" broke box office records again, and she's the female lead in "Inception".

"It's only been a little over a year, and she's already flown to the sky."

Li Binbin put down his book and leaned back on the sofa.

"That's her fate."

"But……"

"There's no 'but' about it."

Li Binbin interrupted her, his tone remaining calm.

"After acting for so many years, I've come to understand one thing."

Opportunities are not something you can simply grab if you want to.

Fan Binbin chose the right person to follow, and that's her skill.

What we need to do now is not to be envious, but to wait.

"What are you waiting for?"

Li Binbin didn't say anything, he just smiled.

When Fu Yibai wants to eat something different...

In Zhou Xun's apartment, she was curled up on the sofa eating an apple, with an English book open in front of her.

The agent pushed open the door and came in, his expression complicated.

"Hey, have you seen the news?"

"I've seen it."

Zhou Xun chewed on an apple, her tone languid.

"Fan Binbin's movie was a huge hit."

"Um."

"Is this all you're going to do?"

Zhou Xun tilted her head and looked at her.

"Otherwise what? Should I get so angry that I smash things?"

The agent choked for a moment.

Zhou Xun turned a page of the book, her tone still languid.

"It's their fate to become famous, but it's my fate to become famous. Besides, I don't lack acting opportunities, so what's the rush?"

The agent opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately sighed.

"Okay, you have a good attitude."

Zhou Xun ignored her and continued reading.

After a while, she suddenly spoke.

"By the way, when is Fu Yibai returning to China?"

"Huh? It seems to be... the end of the year. I heard that the post-production of Inception will take a long time."

Zhou Xun nodded and said nothing more.

The agent looked at her suspiciously.

Why are you asking this?

"It's nothing."

Zhou Xun turned another page of the book, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"I just think this person is quite interesting."

There are many people in China who are looking forward to Fu Yibai's return, and many female stars are eagerly hoping that Fu Yibai will come back to hold a celebration banquet.

They might have a chance to be noticed by Fu Yibai and become the next Fan Binbin.