Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 636 Homely Meal
The gamble on the 1.5 billion box office completely set off a wave of public opinion, satisfying the crowd who always like to watch the fun and enjoy the excitement. At the same time, they rushed to inform others and spread the news of the gamble widely on the Internet.
Especially for Zhou Dahai, participating in the 1.5 billion box office gamble with the cost of just one account can be said to be a great achievement of making a small investment for a big gain.
For a while, he was the most popular film critic on Weibo and made a lot of money. With the help of this huge traffic, he even received many business negotiations in his private messages.
It is conceivable that once the traffic is monetized, it will be no problem for Zhou Dahai to make a fortune. As an outdated screenwriter, he can only find a sense of existence on Weibo by writing venomous film reviews...
Unexpectedly, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. With this wave of operations, Zhou Dahai's career has ushered in a second spring.
As for this gamble, in Zhou Dahai's opinion, the box office dividing line of 1.5 billion is enough to make him invincible!
After all, to date, there are no more than ten Chinese films that have been able to cross this dividing line. How can a mere insignificant movie like Wolf Warrior do it?
Especially due to the limitations of the subject matter, Chinese films that cross this dividing line are mostly comedies. As a half-professional, Zhou Dahai is well aware of this.
After all, it is not a Hollywood blockbuster, and China's achievements in war blockbusters are still far from enough.
Oh, what do you mean the life of rich people is so plain and boring? Young people are just too naive after all!
Zhou Dahai was almost about to open the champagne to celebrate in advance.
At the same time, people from all parties who were paying close attention to this public opinion event came to almost the same conclusion.
After all, he was successful at a young age and was too young and hot-tempered. He didn't understand the twists and turns of the public opinion field at all and easily fell into the trap set by others.
He even had the audacity to say things like "If the box office doesn't reach 1.5 billion, I'll make up for it out of my own pocket", just like a nouveau riche who spends a fortune just to prove himself.
As expected, money comes too easily, so naturally people won’t cherish it too much. But that’s okay, just think of it as paying for a lesson.
I just wonder if Zhou Dongsheng will keep his promise and make up for it if the box office fails to reach this level by then?
As for how to make up the box office revenue, it is obviously still debatable, but this harmless matter obviously does not prevent everyone from watching the joke.
At the same time, as the incident became more and more serious, it was once ranked first on the hot search list. As the two parties in the bet, Zhou Dahai and Zhou Dongsheng, the two people's Weibo accounts were naturally the first to be affected, and they became the biggest beneficiaries of this wave of public opinion.
Even Zhou Dahai achieved the achievement of gaining one million fans. As the initiator of the bold statement, Zhou Dongsheng's personal account has an even more exaggerated trend of gaining fans, breaking through the 2 million fan mark in less than 24 hours!
The speed of increasing followers is so fast that it can almost be ranked among the top in the historical records of the Weibo platform, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is one of the best.
The reason I say this is that not long ago, the world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking opened a personal Weibo account, which also swept the entire Internet within 24 hours, and gained 2 million fans in one day...
Although this achievement is not as important as cosmic dust to this world-famous writer with many works, and Zhou Dongsheng is not comparable to him in any way.
However, if we just use Weibo as a reference, we can see how much attention and popularity this wave of public opinion has received.
What's more, compared with the highbrow physics, the contents of the common people are obviously more understandable to the general public.
However, no matter how the outside world speculates and evaluates, no matter how much money Zhou Dahai makes, Zhou Dongsheng has only one comment on this: You may make money, but I will never lose money.
This time you thought you were on the second floor, but actually, I was on the fifth floor!
You want to take advantage of my popularity, but I have also completed a wave of phenomenal marketing. And in time, when the movie is actually released, flowers and applause will be returned to Zhou Dongsheng exponentially.
Moreover, the topic Zhou Dongsheng created was undoubtedly to build momentum for the movie currently being produced. This was also a favor of immeasurable value...
After all, no matter how much money you have, there is a number to it, but the value of the face that Zhou Dongsheng risked his life for is obviously not something that can be defined arbitrarily.
Therefore, when Wu Jing was still immersed in the filming of the crew and only realized what had happened belatedly, he immediately called Zhou Dongsheng in a hurry.
"Dongsheng, why are you so impulsive? How can you say such things casually..." It seems like an accusation, but the concern between the words is still evident.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng seems to be clearing his own name, but he is also standing up for the movie. It's not just a guest appearance, but a feeling of friendship that makes him completely regard himself as a member of the crew.
For Director Wu, who has worked hard in the entertainment industry and seen the ups and downs of human nature, it becomes even more precious.
Although Zhou Dongsheng is one of the investors, when have you ever seen an investor charging ahead? He could have just stood behind the scenes and enjoyed the fruits of his labor...
Thinking of this, Director Wu couldn't help but say, "If the movie still doesn't reach this box office by then, I, as the director, will also have to take some responsibility. I can't let you pay for this money alone..."
After hearing this, Zhou Dongsheng was really moved. He is indeed a man who is willing to mortgage his house to pursue his dreams!
"What? Brother Jing, do you mean you don't have confidence in your movie? I have never thought about paying for it. As a member of the crew, I have absolute confidence in our movie."
"Others think I am young and hot-headed, but in fact I have never been a reckless person."
Zhou Dongsheng said this in a teasing tone, and Wu Jing couldn't help but laugh. He had to say that this young man, Zhou Dongsheng, was really to his liking.
Wu Jing didn't say anything more about this. "Okay, now that we've come to this point, I will definitely make this movie a good one and will never let you lose face. Leave it to me!"
Wu Jing patted his chest twice to make the assurance, and Zhou Dongsheng could hear it clearly on the other end of the line.
"Okay, Brother Jing, you don't have to be polite to me. If the film is short of funds, just tell me. After all, the performance of this film is of great importance to me."
"It's better to use the money to improve the movie than to pay out of pocket and lose money and be embarrassed..." Zhou Dongsheng said in a relaxed tone.
"Hahaha, don't worry, I won't be polite with you. Okay, I'll continue to work in the crew!" Wu Jing laughed heartily. At this point, there was obviously no need to say more.
We are all grasshoppers on the same rope, but after having the same goal, the relationship between them has immediately made a qualitative leap, and we are more like brothers than brothers.
As for the value of Director Wu's friendship, it may not be worth mentioning at the moment, but in time, its value will naturally become apparent.
Zhou Dongsheng was naturally well aware of this, so he was in a good mood and prepared to put away his phone.
But in addition to Director Wu, another phone call came in immediately.
"Mr. Zhou is really ambitious. Once you say that, our entire crew will be under tremendous pressure." Ni Ni said in a playful tone.
"I'm an investor after all. I just want to rip you off mentally so I can exploit you better..." Zhou Dongsheng continued jokingly.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Zhou is so capable of taking on such responsibilities at such a young age. You're such a man. Seeing that you can still make jokes, it means that nothing is wrong. It seems that you don't need my comfort..." Ni Ni said in a tactful tone.
"Actually, this is just a disguise. You can't imagine how fragile I am inside. I'm in urgent need of comfort..." Zhou Dongsheng's tone suddenly changed and he said deeply.
"Hahaha, that's enough, Director Wu called me. Ever since I was stimulated by you, I feel like I've been injected with chicken blood. The entire crew is also in high spirits. I can only bear with you..."
"When the film is finished, I will give you a beating no matter what." Ni Ni's tone was gentle, and her unique laughter was like a kitten scratching your heart, which made people think a lot.
The phone was hung up before Zhou Dongsheng could say anything. This wave of tug-of-war was indeed effective and Zhou Dongsheng had to admit that he was pulled.
Zhou Dongsheng did not think much about it, he simply enjoyed the pleasure of it. Compared with fast food that only fills you up, sometimes eating a fine meal that takes time to prepare always brings a higher level of pleasure and impact to the taste buds.
Before Zhou Dongsheng could come to his senses, another phone call came in. Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but rub his chin and smiled awkwardly.
Although in my opinion, this matter is a small matter that is sure to win, but I didn't expect that this commotion seems to be quite big...
If the number of people who have my contact information wasn't limited, my phone would have been bombarded with calls, right?
But when he saw that it was Principal Wang calling, Zhou Dongsheng felt a little relieved. It seemed that his mother's internet speed was not that fast, otherwise she would have been nagging...
"You are really awesome, kid. I thought I was awesome enough, but I didn't expect you are even younger and more aggressive than me. The first generation of rich people are more arrogant than the second generation of rich people." Principal Wang laughed.
"There's nothing I can do. If I just follow the normal path, I don't know when I'll be able to recognize you as my godson. I can only take a risky move. Are you touched? For this friendship, you should call me godfather in advance to make up for it..."
Zhou Dongsheng retorted unhappily.
"Hahaha, I don't believe it. Just because of your stubborn character, I suddenly have more confidence in the box office of this movie. When it is released, I will fill up the Yida Cinema Line and make a lot of money..."
While Principal Wang was joking, he expressed his real support. After all, Yida Cinemas is the real big brother in the country, operating nearly half of the domestic film market.
Of course, as the leader of the cinema chain, it is not something that can be influenced by just a word from Principal Wang, but as the prince of Yida, it naturally carries some weight when he speaks out.
What's more, Yida Investment also occupies a large share of the 200 million investment in this movie, but for Yida Investment, this is just one of the many movies it has invested in.
"I've recorded it. If you don't keep your word, I'll post it online. Now I understand why you like to make trouble online. It's quite interesting..."
"Yeah, internet celebrities and young models just want to have fun. If it's really fun, the only way to have fun is to quarrel with each other online..." Zhou Dongsheng said cheerfully.
"No, don't drag me into this, kid. This has nothing to do with me!" Principal Wang denied it righteously.
After a few jokes, Principal Wang changed the subject and started talking about business.
"Remember what I told you before?"
Hearing Principal Wang's serious tone, Zhou Dongsheng put away his joking thoughts, and after a moment's thought, he immediately figured out what it was, and his heart skipped a beat.
"Of course I remember. Is the old man free?" Rao had dealt with Mr. Duan and Ding Sanshi several times, and even participated in dinners like the Wuzhen dinner where top bosses gathered together.
However, dealing with this man, who is currently the richest man in China and also the richest Chinese, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel a wave of anxiety.
After all, a person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree, and success or failure is all in vain. But such a big man standing at the top of the times is destined to be recorded in history.
In comparison, Zhou Dongsheng is still standing at the foot of the mountain and can only look up.
However, he did not expect that he could attract the old man's attention. This surprised Zhou Dongsheng a little, and his shrewd calculations started to take shape in his mind.
"That's right. I may not be able to have a home-cooked meal with him all year round. This time, he asked me to take you along. I guess you are too troublesome..." Principal Wang muttered happily.
"Okay, it's a good opportunity for me to learn from your old man and see how to become the richest man in China. When I become your godfather, I can be considered a close friend to the old man..."
Zhou Dongsheng interrupted casually, but in his heart he couldn't help but speculate with evil humor, the old man kept saying golden sentences when he was interviewed, I wonder what he is like in private?
If I were to ask him for advice, I wouldn't have mentioned the famous motto "small goals" in advance.
However, the birth of this famous scene seems to be not far away.
After all, this point in time is when he is at the peak of his popularity. Whether he has surpassed Li Chaoren to become the richest Chinese, or has been re-elected as the richest man in China and the most philanthropist, all of these have made him famous.
However, after the peak, it naturally went downhill, and it was after the famous scene that the situation began to undergo subtle changes.
As for how many deeper things were involved behind this, Zhou Dongsheng naturally knew nothing about it. It was enough for him to keep a calm mind and behave like a junior.
This happened to be what Zhou Dongsheng was good at. After all, as big guys, people like Mr. Duan and Ding Sanshi were not necessarily worse than Mr. Wang.
"Okay, I hope you can have such a good mentality by then!" Principal Wang was not annoyed, but said meaningfully.
"It's just a home-cooked meal. I'm more interested in the food on the table..." Zhou Dongsheng said happily.
Even if he is the richest Chinese, he is still a human being. What's the big deal? In comparison, isn't the experience of living his life over again also unique in the world?
The construction of this psychological advantage made Zhou Dongsheng feel more indifferent.
