Chapter 291 If you can’t be red-eyed when you see each other again
Lao Cai's movie is called "To Our Mortal Youth".
At first glance, there is a strong youth literature style that hits your face.
The investment is not large, and he basically pulls the funds from various parties.
I have never seen the finished film Qi Ji.
But Qi Ji was quite surprised that Lao Cai's drama was able to win the Dragon Award.
night.
Qi Ji, Cai Guixiang, and Xue Pingping were sitting together to eat.
There are four roommates in college, but Meng Liang is missing.
Xue Pingping said: "I remember your dream when you were in college was to make a theatrical movie."
Now Xue Pingping has opened his own photography studio, focusing on series and private photography.
Cai Guixiang said: "Yes, isn't this finally a dream come true!"
As he said that, he pointed at Qi Ji: "I really didn't expect that Lao Qi would get married so early!"
Qi Ji drank and said with a smile: "Of course I will get married if I meet the right person. Why are you delaying!"
As an exquisite bachelor, Xue Pingping was very disdainful of Qi Ji's words: "You are really a waste of money. If I were as talented as you and with such a handsome face, I would probably lose all my money."
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Cai Guixiang said: "So you are not Qi Ji!"
Xue Pingping drank the wine in his glass in one gulp: "How do you say that, carpe diem is the kingly way!"
Qi Ji took out his cell phone, dialed Meng Liang's number, and made a video call to him.
Since "Yue Fei", Meng Liang has established a foothold in the industry and has been filming on the set during this period.
This is also the reason why he didn't come to the dormitory for dinner today.
As soon as the video was connected, Meng Liang appeared on the screen wearing a wig and ancient costume.
Xue Pingping immediately said: "Lao Meng, it's rare for us brothers to get together. You shouldn't be absent today!"
Cai Guixiang said: "You have to book the venue for my movie!"
Meng Liang on the other end of the phone immediately smiled and said: "Absolutely, after I finish filming this movie, we must have a good get-together!"
Xue Pingping curled his lips and said: "You and Qi Ji, damn, each one is busier than the other, even busier than me dating a girl! When Lao Cai's movie is released, I guess Lao Cai will also be busy!"
Qi Ji said: "There is no way, this is what this industry is like!"
The happy dinner is over.
Qi Ji posted Meng Liang's face on the photo of the three of them.
This became a so-called group photo of four people, and then it was posted:
[Roommates gather for dinner, three are missing. At the same time, I wish Lao Cai’s movie a big hit!]
At the same time, there is also a movie poster of "To Our Mortal Youth".
Qi Ji's fans have set a special focus on Qi Ji.
So as soon as he posted on Weibo, many people rushed in to grab the front row.
“Husband hasn’t posted on Weibo for a long time!”
"Wow! How long has it been since you and Teacher Xiuxiu held a wedding?"
"Meng Liang is your roommate in college????"
"This Meng Liang must have gone up there!"
"Are you doing team building here?"
"Hahahaha! Since it is a movie made by Teacher Qi's roommate, it must be good!"
Fans are excited.
Cai Guixiang was very moved.
Because of Qi Ji's promotion, judging from the fans' reaction, the effect seems to be very good.
But fans have never been able to support the box office since ancient times.
What's more, this is just a Weibo post with Qi Ji's help.
So Cai Guixiang is also self-aware.
If his movie, which he invested three million in, wants to be popular, it still has to rely on its own quality.
Three days later, the official WeChat account of Shunli Entertainment announced the theme song "That Year in a Hurry" by Qi Ji Gang's "To Our Mortal Youth".
This caused quite a stir among fans.
"Oh my god! Qi Ji is finally going to release a new song?"
"Just looking at the title, I feel like it's a sad love song, right?"
"You can always trust Qi Ji's creative ability!"
"Qi Ji is actually so supportive of his roommate? What about this movie? I'm going to watch it too!"
Everyone's appetite was whetted by Qi Ji.
The theme song written by Qi Ji also exposed a name, but the song has never been released.
This tickled everyone's ears.
a.
The premiere of "To Our Mortal Youth".
Naguixiang stood next to the huge screen.
Next to him is his hero and heroine, the sophomore junior students he found at Chaoyang Film Academy.
Both of them are very good-looking, just in their youth.
Just right for a movie like this.
The two leading actors had always heard Cai Guixiang say that Qi Ji was their roommate.
I also showed them all the group photos.
But the two of them were still doubtful.
Until a few days ago I saw Qi Ji posting on Weibo to promote this movie.
Until this very moment.
Qi Ji really came to the premiere.
Several actors met Qi Ji, a living person, a super star that they had always seen on TV.
He actually showed up at the premiere of this little movie.
Everyone was suddenly shocked.
This is considered trustworthy.
"Teacher Qi Ji!"
"Wow! Teacher Qi Ji is really the director's roommate!"
"Teacher Qi Ji, you are my idol!"
"Senior, you are so handsome in person!"
Several young actors are all from Chaoyang Film Academy.
I have had a yearning for this circle since I was a child.
Now that I saw the top Qi Ji in the circle, every one of them couldn't help themselves.
Qi Ji greeted everyone one by one.
The moment Cai Guixiang saw Qi Ji appear, he was completely stunned.
Because of today's premiere, he did not invite Qi Ji.
He knew Qi Ji's popularity.
I also know that Qi Ji will appear at the premiere of "To Our Mortal Youth" today.
I'm afraid that this movie can directly earn millions more at the box office.
And based on his relationship with Qi Ji, as long as he took a look, Qi Ji would definitely come.
But he didn't speak.
He was already very embarrassed because he asked Qi Ji to write a theme song.
He still wants to lose face.
Qi Ji's popularity, if you indulge in it occasionally, Qi Ji will definitely not say anything.
But if you keep rubbing it.
Then I really have no idea!
But at this moment, I saw Qi Ji "uninvited".
Cai Guixiang's eyes were slightly red.
Qi Ji hugged him and said, "What's going on? You didn't even call me at the premiere? Are you looking down on me?"
As soon as Qi Ji finished speaking, Xue Pingping's voice rang out from behind him: "That's right, Lao Cai, what the hell are you thinking about!"
Then it was Meng Liang: "Oh, I've finally arrived!"
The roommates are all here!
Cai Guixiang couldn't hold himself any longer.
Meng Liang went up and punched him, saying, "You're not going to fucking cry, are you? There's no need! Put on the movie quickly!"
The four roommates burst out laughing.
Seeing several young actors standing aside, they were stunned.
And further away.
There are three sparse media outlets, all of which are small local media outlets in Chaoyang City.
When they came here today, they originally wanted to come here and report casually.
After all, it is a movie about roommates that Qi Ji has promoted on Weibo.
Although the cost seems to be extremely small, the actor's popularity is zero.
But what if there is some breaking news?
This is not the case.
Meng Liang, who became famous with "The Legend of Yue Fei", is here.
Qi Ji was even present in person!
What kind of card is this?
Several reporters were about to fall asleep.
But at this moment, their eyes suddenly lit up and they became energetic.
"Oh my god! Meng Liang is here! Qi Ji is here!"
"It can be seen that the relationship between these people is good!"
"Qi Ji is so supportive of his roommate, haha! If this movie doesn't work, it will be interesting!"
"Isn't this nothing? In the entertainment industry, there are not many people who support each other!"
"We have to interview Qi Ji properly later!"
"It's kind of interesting! Originally, I was planning to leave directly after watching this movie! Hehe!"
There were nearly a hundred ordinary spectators at the scene, seeing the arrival of Qi Ji and Meng Liang.
They had already screamed, and even took out their mobile phones to take pictures of Qi Ji and others.
Then I posted it on Weibo.
[Ah ah ah! Come to watch the premiere of director Cai Guixiang’s movie! Qi Ji Meng Liang is actually here! 】
[So lucky! I actually saw Qi Ji! I, he is so handsome!]
Because these Weibo posts all carry Qi Ji’s name.
So he was quickly discovered by Qi Ji’s fans.
From the current point of view, Qi Ji's fans are basically the biggest main force in "To Our Mortal Youth".
Cai Guixiang, Qi Ji and others all sat down.
The premiere of "To Our Mortal Youth" has begun.
This is indeed a youth film, and there are some scenes in it that Qi Ji is so familiar with that he can look them up in his memory.
There are bloody abortions in the movie.
It also has a warm and light campus atmosphere.
Cai Guixiang's camera movement is still very good.
Because this movie was made with a low budget, many shots were shot by Cai Guixiang himself.
The male and female protagonists, childhood sweethearts, originally liked each other.
But due to various reasons, we couldn't be together.
At the end of the story, the man and woman take sides.
"That Year in a Hurry" sung by Qi Ji started playing.
[If you can’t blush when you say goodbye, can you still blush?]
Nearly one-third of the audience at the scene was moved to tears.
"Don't tell me, it's quite beautiful!"
“Quite refreshing!”
"not bad!"
“It’s just so so, you can watch it to pass the time!”
Lao Cai was so moved that he couldn't help but feel moved.
Holding Qi Ji's shoulders and crying.
I don’t know how much of this crying is about the movie itself, how much is about commemorating my dead love, and how much is about the hard work that I spent on filming this movie for more than half a year.
The movie is over.
Three media outlets joined in.
Cai Guixiang tidied up his clothes and prepared for interviews with reporters.
He looked at the three reporters in front of him with a smile.
Two men and one woman.
Then he watched the other party hand the microphone in Qi Ji's direction, and the smile suddenly appeared on his face in embarrassment.
"Teacher Qi Ji, did you come here specifically to support your roommate, Director Cai? From his reaction just now, it seems that he didn't know you were coming today, right?"
"Director Qi, do you have any plans for your new movie? Will you try a movie with this theme?"
"Teacher Qi Ji, the semi-finals of "The Voice" are about to be broadcast live, and your team has only one single member left. What do you think about this?"
At this moment, Cai Guixiang is just like he was when he was eighteen years old, standing like a follower at his alma mater's dance.
Qi Ji nodded and said: "You media, don't ask me, I'm just here to watch a movie today! This is the premiere of "To Our Mortal Youth"! Ask Director Cai questions quickly.
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Qi Ji pushed Cai Guixiang in front of the camera, then took two steps back.
Cai Guixiang glanced at Qi Ji gratefully, and then began to be interviewed by the reluctant reporters.
quickly.
The media reports were sent out.
Originally there were only these three small media outlets.
But it’s the same, because it carries Qi Ji’s name.
Soon, it was forwarded by many major media and portal websites.
[Qi Ji made a surprise appearance at the premiere of the movie "To Our Mortal Youth"!]
[At the end of the movie, the theme song "The Hurry Year" sung by Qi Ji played!]
[Qi Ji Meng Liang, strongly supports his roommate! "To Our Mortal Youth", a low-cost youth romance film! Is it worth watching? 】
[Before the semi-finals of "The Voice of China", Qi Ji was very relaxed and relaxed! Parachuted in to support his friends at the premiere of their movie!]
Although it has the bonus of Qi Ji.
But "To Our Mortal Youth" is a film with a purely newcomer cast, and the director is also a newcomer.
So we can only choose to release it on such an unremarkable schedule.
In this schedule, there are no blockbusters.
The movies shown in the cinema are also average.
So under such a scene, "To Our Mortal Youth" was officially released.
On the first day of release, it took in a box office of 3.5 million, which is pretty good.
But I don’t know how much of this was contributed by Qi Ji’s die-hard fans.
On this day, "The Year in a Hurry" was also officially launched on all major music platforms.
The next day, because it is Saturday.
As a result, the box office has increased and it took in nearly 6 million yuan.
And on Time.com, this movie has also been released.
With more than 1,000 people, it scored 7.3 points.
Pretty good.
[I went to see this movie because of Qi Ji, and it was surprisingly good!]
[The acting skills of the male and female protagonists need to be improved! Others are pretty good!]
[Speaking of which... the song "The Year in a Hurry" sung by Qi Ji at the end is still okay! 】
[The overall movie is good! But I don’t know why the bloody plot of abortion is added! I will deduct one star directly!]
【Why do I feel like I watched a 90-minute MV?】
On the third day, the total box office of "To Our Mortal Youth" reached 13 million.
The cost has been recovered!
And it finally has some discussion on the Internet.
A big V on Weibo [Movie Box Office] posted on Weibo: "The movie of Qi Ji's roommate Cai Guixiang has been released for three days, with a cumulative box office of 13 million, and the rating of Time.com is 7.3. Considering that this is a new director, and it is low-cost
A small production, I think this movie is already a success!"
"It's okay. For me, this type of movies are all bad! If it weren't for listening to Qi Ji's "The Year in a Hurry" yesterday, I would never have watched this movie!"
"Speaking of which, isn't this really a ninety-minute long MV filmed by Cai Guixiang for Qi Ji's new song "The Year in a Hurry"? Hahaha!"
"Halfway through the movie, abortion came out again! I'm really convinced! But Qi Ji's new song is quite nice! It feels like a divine song from a bad movie since ancient times, hahaha!"
"First of all, "The Year in a Hurry" is not a divine comedy! Moreover, "To Our Mortal Youth" is not a bad movie either!"
With the release of "To Our Mortal Youth".
Audiences who have watched this movie are talking about it on the Internet.
The final conclusion is this.
This movie, for a new director, is definitely a qualified fresh and artistic film.
But that's all.
In this movie, there are still many mistakes that new directors often make.
But this is not a problem.
Everyone believes that this director can still achieve some success in the days to come.
Netizens' feelings about Cai Guixiang's movie are quite positive.
Among countless new directors, this is considered an excellent treatment.
After all, there are many movies made by novices, which are really eye-catching.
Somewhere in Qingzhou.
Feng Muyu just finished filming a piece.
After flipping through the ticket purchasing software for a while, I finally found a performance of "To Our Mortal Youth".
It was after nine o'clock in the evening.
Feng Muyu did not bring his assistant, so he went to see it alone.
The attendance rate for this event was pretty good, with 60-70% of the seats occupied.
But basically, couples appear in pairs.
Feng Muyu sat in his own seat.
On her left and right, there are lovers.
Four pairs of eyes, all looking at a single person, looked at her and sat down.
The movie started soon.
The movie ended soon.
The hero and the heroine, childhood sweethearts, still couldn't be together after all.
[If I can’t blush when I say goodbye, can I still blush, just like that time when I hurriedly carved the beautiful rumor of being together forever...]
Feng Muyu rubbed her eyes, left the cinema, and stepped into the boundless night.
Then a phone call was made.
"Hey, Guoguo, haha! I'm a big star now, aren't we still good friends! Haha, have you seen Lao Cai's movie? Yes, he told me, the prototype of this movie
, it’s just you and him! I’m not talking nonsense!”
"To Our Mortal Youth" ultimately took over 30 million at the box office.
Cai Guixiang achieved this level at a cost of 3 million.
It can be said to be excellent!
Therefore, his name was quickly noticed by the industry.
Although this movie has Qi Ji's own popularity here.
But everyone can see it.
Cai Guixiang has the aura to make movies.
If he had enough investment, he would definitely be able to make a good movie!
At the celebration party for "To Our Mortal Youth" to break through 30 million box office, Cai Guixiang was extremely drunk.
He dragged Qi Ji and asked Qi Ji to write a notebook for him.
He wants to make a hit movie!
Originally, Qi Ji thought that this boy was just happy.
Until Qi Ji met Cai Guixiang's "dead love" at the corner of the hotel.
"Guoguo, long time no see!" Qi Ji looked at the beautifully dressed girl standing in front of him.
At this moment, countless bloody plots between Guoguo and Lao Cai began to appear in Qi Ji's mind.
Guoguo smiled like a flower and said, "You are already a big star. It's normal that we haven't met you!"
"Mom, who is this uncle?" Behind Guoguo, a little girl stood up timidly.
"Just call me uncle!!"
Qi Ji looked at his former classmate who was now a mother in surprise, and then at Cai Guixiang, who was slumped on the chair and as drunk as a dead pig, but did not express any opinion.
Three days later, Qi Ji fulfilled Cai Guixiang's wish and wrote a script for him.
It's called "The Girls We Chased Together All Those Years".