novelraw Chapter 37 - The Immortal Who Hit Liu Shishi's Nest
Chapter 37 - The Immortal Who Hit Liu Shishi's Nest
Chapter 37 The Immortal Who Hit Liu Shishi’s Nest
【Producer of “Three Guns,” Zhang Weiping, is facing a nationwide boycott! It is said that this is because he offended Uncle Ben Shan.】
【After passing the Great Wall…】
【Director Zhang Yi states: “Three Guns” will be a brilliant gem in the history of Chinese comedy.】
【Actor Sun Honglei claims: “The production of ‘Three Guns’ is grand, it will be an epic comedy.”】
【…】
Zhang Weiping’s company, Xin Hua Mian Ying, and other investors behind “Three Guns” are desperately buying media space and entertaining journalists to counter the public boycott.
Offline, these people are relying on financial pressure and support from the Southern faction to attack Uncle Ben Shan, and have managed to regain some media traction. However, online, the situation is entirely one-sided.
Xin Lang and Sou Hu, the two largest national portal websites, are taking sides. The former has reached a deep cooperation with Qu Yiming, with both parties investing money, so naturally, they are prioritizing Qu Yiming’s voice.
The latter, however, has close ties with Uncle Ben Shan. Earlier this year, during the Spring Festival Gala, Uncle Ben Shan’s advertisement for Sou Hu raised the company’s market value. In return, Sou Hu is now standing by him—how could they not support him in such times?
The Internet is now very widespread, and the online boycott wave cannot be suppressed. If the investors behind “Three Guns” do not act, they are simply wasting their money.
Zhang Weiping was so furious that his blood pressure spiked, which led to intracranial bleeding. He only recovered after a few days.
When Zhang Yi heard this, he quickly went to visit him. When they met, Zhang Weiping first asked about the progress of “Three Guns”.
“How is the filming of ‘Three Guns’ going?”
Zhang Yi’s face looked somewhat gloomy as he replied, “The other investors insisted on finishing early. It has already been completed.”
“Will it affect the quality of the final film?” Zhang Weiping hurriedly asked.
Zhang Yi responded, “I am still confident in the quality of the final product, but the current public discourse may affect the box office when ‘Three Guns’ is released.”
“It’s fine.”
Zhang Weiping said confidently, “As long as the film quality is solid, we don’t need to worry about the box office. Besides, we have a production cost of eighty million, which is far beyond the few million or ten million dollar budgets of other films. We still hold the advantage. More importantly, this is your film, and you’re now being called the National Master. As long as we use this point in our promotions, the audience will surely go to the theaters.”
“Alright… Okay.”
Zhang Yi hesitated and nodded.
[Uncle Ben Shan’s Heartwarming Moments After Hospitalization, All Disciples Gather to Send Blessings]
[Qu Yiming Spends 3 Million Yuan from His Own Pocket to Thank the Medical Staff Who Treated His Master]
[Qu Yiming: No amount of money is more important than my master’s health.]
[…]
After a week of recuperation and treatment, Uncle Ben Shan’s health had improved significantly. He was flipping through the recent news while his assistant was reporting to him about the latest events.
After listening, Uncle Ben Shan showed a satisfied expression and said, “Yi Ming is really a kind-hearted and pure child. He repays every favor.”
He continued, “Let’s make some connections. If ‘Three Guns’ and ‘Lost in Love for 33 Days’ are released at the same time, the cinemas in the northeast should prioritize ‘Lost in Love for 33 Days’.”
“Understood.”
The assistant silently made a note.
Uncle Ben Shan then asked, “Yi Ming didn’t come today?”
“He came, but when he saw you resting, he left. He said he was going to meet with General Cai from Tangren.”
“Tangren… the company that specializes in TV dramas?”
“Yes, General Cai came to visit you a few days ago, but since you were resting, you didn’t meet. Yi Ming received her instead.”
“Then it seems she’s mainly looking for Yi Ming…”
[In a membership-only restaurant in the Shanghai market.]
“Mr. Qu, I heard that after Yang Mi’s contract with Rong Xinda expires next year, she will join your company?”
Cai Yilong smiled at Qu Yiming, sitting across from him. Qu Yiming wasn’t surprised by the news leaking out. He nodded noncommittally and said, “Yes, that’s true. Mr. Cai, you’ve asked me out multiple times just to ask about this?”
Cai Yilong sighed, “I actually wanted to sign Yang Mi, but unfortunately, the agent around her is not a good person. She took our company’s resources and then left. I heard that you signed Yang Mi with the female lead role in a movie and a TV drama for next year?”
Qu Yiming replied, “Mr. Cai, just speak plainly. No need for the roundabout.”
Cai Yilong: “Mr. Qu, I have an artist named Liu Shishi. Her acting is no worse than Yang Mi’s. If you don’t sign Yang Mi, I’d like to offer a resource swap. I’m willing to exchange our company’s TV drama resources for Liu Shishi in a movie’s female lead role. Of course, I won’t sign Yang Mi.”
Liu Shishi…
It’s widely known that she has a nickname, “Blind Sister.” Simply put, her eyes lack expression, and her eye movements are dull. On the big screen, it’s almost worse than Yang Mi. At least Yang Mi has other strengths that make up for it. Liu Shishi…
Qu Yiming smiled, “Mr. Cai, if I ever come up with a script for a blind character, I might consider Liu Shishi.”
“…”
Cai Yilong responded, “Then forget about the movie resources. How about I use the female second role from our company’s next two TV dramas to exchange for you to not sign Yang Mi? Is that acceptable?”
Qu Yiming realized that Cai Yilong was really trying to get rid of Yang Mi. In other words, she didn’t want to see Yang Mi get Qu Yiming’s resources and soar like Zhang Tianai, leaving Liu Shishi far behind.
Qu Yiming replied, “Mr. Cai, I’ve already signed Yang Mi. But I’ve suddenly become interested in the artist you recommended earlier. I’ll let you know the details later.”
Cai Yilong, having played her card with Liu Shishi, was fishing but didn’t make any mistakes. Indeed, when Cai Yilong heard this, her eyes lit up, and she stopped obsessing over Yang Mi’s signing.
She said, “I’ll wait for your news, Director Qu.”
After their conversation, they left the restaurant.
Qu Yiming wore sunglasses and a mask, while Cai Yilong wasn’t wearing anything and stood quite close to him.
In a corner, a paparazzo, arranged by Cai Yilong in advance, took a photo of the two together…
[…]