Perfect Superstar

Under the same night sky, some people are happy and some are worried.

In Sheung Wan, Arima Films Xiangjiang Branch, although it was past 7:00 p.m., many employees were still working overtime. The office area was shrouded in an invisible and oppressive atmosphere, which made everyone cautious, and even the strength of typing on the keyboard became much softer, as if hitting the key would bring disaster.

Such low air pressure lasted for several days in the company.

However, a week ago, the situation was completely different. The "Painted Skin" produced by Arima Films and Star Art Entertainment was a big hit at the box office and crushed its opponents.

At that time, the atmosphere in the office was very relaxed, and everyone was full of energy and motivation. The common goal was to make "Painted Skin" break through the 100 million box office in Hong Kong, and then take advantage of the victory to chase and kill in the mainland.

But who would have thought that in just a few days, the situation would take a turn for the worse. The box office of "Painted Skin" fell so badly that people vomited blood, and the market reputation was terrible. Let alone breaking through 100 million, even breaking through 50 million is already an extravagant hope.

Such a situation of ups and downs really makes people feel at a loss. Many employees are even confused because of this. They don't know how long they can continue to work in this job. Will Arima Pictures, which has suffered a disastrous defeat, quit Xiangjiang?

In fact, the same question is also torturing Cui Xingxian, the head of Arima Films.

Arima Films was one of the first mainland film companies to enter Hong Kong Island after Hong Kong introduced new film policies. At that time, Cui Xingxian was ambitious and joined forces with Star Arts Entertainment to set up a project to shoot "Painted Skin" in the shortest possible time. Cut the biggest piece from an incredibly tempting cake.

"Painted Skin" has invested over 100 million yuan, and Cui Xingxian's goal is to win a box office of 1 billion yuan worldwide, which will be the first shot of Arima Films going south to Xiangjiang.

But the first step of his ambitious plan was hit in the head!

On the surface, "Painted Skin" has achieved a good box office so far, breaking the weekly box office record for Hong Kong-produced (co-produced) films in Hong Kong at one point.

It's just that outsiders may not know it, but Cui Xingxian himself knows that behind the box office of "Painted Skin" is a huge investment in advertising and a lot of marketing expenses.

In terms of cost, Xiangjiang's box office share is not enough to make up for the investment in advertising and marketing, let alone the cost of filming and production. The loss is a mess.

Arima Films has a big business and can afford to lose tens of millions, but its partner Star Arts Entertainment can't stand it. The two sides had serious disagreements on the follow-up promotion of the film, and they were almost on the verge of breaking up.

Thinking of the mean and stingy face of the general manager of Star Art Entertainment during the last meeting and negotiation, Cui Xingxian was so angry that he wished to smash the ashtray on the table on the other party's face.

Hit and commit evil!

When Cui Xingxian first came to Xiangjiang, he met a master at a gathering among friends. The other party gave him a face-to-face interview and said that he had a bad luck in his life recently, and that he must do something wrong.

At that time, Cui Xingxian laughed it off, but now he knows that this master is really capable.

His "sha" is undoubtedly Lu Chen!

Thinking of Lu Chen again, Cui Xingxian gritted his teeth with hatred. This kid who didn't know where the horns popped out suddenly, not only took away the beauty he wanted to pursue, but also became a stumbling block in the development of Huaguan Pictures.

Let him fall a big somersault!

However, Cui Xingxian had nothing to do with Lu Chen. With the support of the Li family behind Lu Chen, Cui Xingxian couldn't afford to offend him.

Lu Chen is simply his nemesis!

Sitting in the office, Cui Xingxian became more and more annoyed as he thought about it. He couldn't help but stretch out his hand and pulled off his tie to make his breathing easier. Then he habitually opened the website of Hong Kong Island News while holding the mouse.

He just clicked on the webpage, and a news pop-up popped up instantly.

""A Chinese Ghost Story" broke half a billion at the box office, and all the stars gathered at the Shangri-La Hotel to celebrate!"

"****!"

Cui Xingxian finally lost control of his emotions, grabbed the mouse and slammed it against the wall.

boom! Accompanied by a crisp sound, this valuable bluetooth mouse was torn apart on the spot and died!

The secretary who was sitting outside by a wall was startled, and secretly turned his head to look at the closed office, feeling extremely entangled—should I go in and ask for concern?

The boss's temper has been getting worse recently, and she is worried that she will become a tool to vent her anger.

Cui Xingxian, who had dropped something, finally regained his composure. He pressed the internal contact button on the phone and asked his secretary to find a new mouse for him, swearing secretly while gnashing his teeth.

"Lu Chen, let's make you proud first this time, let's wait and see!"

Unlike Xiangjiang, Arima Films' home court is still in the mainland, and "Painted Skin" has not lost yet!

Cui Xingxian's resentment was so strong that Lu Chen, who was in the banquet hall of Shangri-La Hotel at this moment, felt a chill.

"What's the matter?"

Chen Fei'er, who was by Lu Chen's side, saw him shivering, and asked in concern, "Cold?"

Lu Chen rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "No, I suddenly feel a little cold."

"Still cold?"

Chen Fei'er looked around and said with a smile: "The night is already lively enough."

"A Chinese Ghost Story" was released for 7 days, and the box office exceeded 50 million. It was a matter of course to celebrate the success. This time, under the strong request of Jiayang Films, it was extra grand.

In Xiangjiang, the celebration of the movie's big sales is a tradition, and it is also a means of publicity or, more precisely, a means of showing off. Therefore, the organizers have to invite various media and guests from all walks of life inside and outside the circle to join in the show.

In this world, there are very few people who give charcoal in the snow, and there are countless icing on the cake. Lu Chen's studio and Jiayang Films distribute invitation letters widely. Those who receive the invitation will attend in person or by sending people unless they really can't come.

All the friends Lu Chen knew from the Xiangjiang entertainment circle came to join him. Liu Gangsheng couldn't participate because he was performing in the mainland, so he called Lu Chen to express his congratulations.

Therefore, the huge banquet hall of the Shangri-La Hotel is full of guests, and the well-dressed gentlemen and ladies are in groups, making this place a real place for fame and fortune.

As the protagonists of this celebration dinner, Lu Chen and Chen Fei'er undoubtedly received too much attention. No matter where they were, they were the focus of everyone's attention.

Lu Chen actually doesn't like this kind of communication very much, but if Lu Chen's studio wants to develop and grow in Xiangjiang, it is very necessary to expand the network resources in the circle.

This is probably the so-called people can't help themselves in the rivers and lakes.

Of course, I don’t know how many people will envy this kind of "involuntary" and pursue it hard but can't get it!

---------------(To be continued.)