Chapter 263 Chi Jiang’s mood is like a roller coaster
On the twentieth day after the release of "Wushuang", the cumulative box office has exceeded 1.5 billion.
Such an achievement is definitely a very impressive achievement for a new director who is making a movie for the first time.
Xu Ji's so-called crossover this time, from TV series to movies, can be said to be quite successful.
In fact, people in the film industry are similar to those in other industries. When they are not capable, everyone doesn't like them very much, and they may even look down on a director who has made TV series or online series before.
But when the box office performance exceeds that of most of the directors, everyone will start to take the initiative to make friends again, hoping to leave a good impression and friendship with each other.
Maybe one day there will be a place where I can use him.
And Xu Ji is like this.
When there were rumors that he was planning to enter the film industry, most people were not optimistic about it.
Especially those in the film industry who think they are superior to others.
But when the performance of "Wushuang" improved, Youman already received no less than ten invitations to various types of gatherings.
Of course, without exception, Xu Ji asked Youman to reject them all.
Xu Ji actually attended some of these so-called gatherings in his previous life.
It is said to be exchange and learning, but in fact it involves all kinds of shady transactions. In the final analysis, it is just a place for some people to build relationships.
The reason why many people can succeed is actually inseparable from deliberately trying to please some so-called "seniors" in the circle.
As for Xu Ji, he felt that he did not need to attend such a party.
There is no need to deliberately integrate into various so-called circles.
Just do your own thing.
However, such behavior obviously offended some people.
According to Youman, filmmakers in certain circles now feel that Xu Ji thinks too highly of himself, so they began to spontaneously and collectively boycott Xu Ji.
However, the so-called boycott had minimal impact on Xu Ji.
It’s not even as obvious as the original ban from Phoenix Entertainment.
Tongji Entertainment and even Xuji are very special, and have developed to this point without much help from the outside world.
Xu Ji handles everything from investment to casting by himself.
As for people in the film industry, the only way to resist is to say a few bad words about "Wushuang" on Weibo.
As for the movie's box office and performance, and even the ratings on Huaban.com, they were not affected much.
After all, movies are still a business. Although these people are involved, they are not the capital that can hold the greatest power.
In business, the most important thing is to make money.
Just like several major movie theater chains, after confirming that "Wushuang" can bring a lot of revenue, they almost all tacitly increased the number of subsequent films.
I have become more enthusiastic about Tongji Entertainment than before.
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"This time it was an invitation from two seniors in the film industry in Beijing, and I declined it?"
In Rongcheng, Youman asked Xu Ji hesitantly.
In fact, she thought it was okay for Xu Ji to attend these gatherings.
There is no need to make enemies over such trivial matters.
Although these people don't pose much of a threat to Youman.
But allowing these people to ruin the reputation of Tongji Entertainment and Xu Ji within the circle made her a little bit dissatisfied.
"I'm not going."
"It's true that these people have already rejected so many people, so why do they still want to invite them?"
Xu Ji said with some boredom.
He started from the road show of "Wushuang" and then participated in the recording of "The Masked Singer" a few days ago. He finally had the opportunity to take a good rest. How could he go all the way to the capital to attend a party?
Youman actually guessed Xu Ji's attitude.
She did not continue to persuade her.
Generally speaking, there is no room for maneuver in matters decided by Xu Ji.
Seeing Youman hesitating to speak, Xu Ji took the initiative to explain:
"Sister Man, do you know why I want to open my own company?"
Youman was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then shook his head subconsciously.
"It's just because I don't want the agency to arrange these messy itineraries from time to time."
"If we are all bosses and don't have freedom, then what's the point?"
After Xu Ji finished speaking, Youman understood the other person's thoughts.
If it were other directors or actors, refusing such gatherings would definitely have an impact on their careers.
But if it’s Xu Ji, you really don’t need to worry too much about this.
Youman said based on his understanding of Xu Ji and his experience in running Tongji Entertainment.
Xu Ji really doesn’t need to care about the attitudes of these so-called insiders.
Because Tongji Entertainment basically has no place where they can find them.
On the contrary, Tongji Entertainment’s existing resources are the envy of many people.
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At Kiwi Film and Television, it happens to be Monday, the day when the entire company’s top management gathers together for a meeting.
Congzhu, the vice president, is not very busy and seems quite leisurely.
Because of the dispute with Hu Lei in some aspects, Congzhu has gradually been emptied of a lot of real power.
Now the scope of work I am responsible for is getting smaller and smaller, and I basically don’t have to worry about everything as before.
"Mr. Cong, when Mr. Hu is angry today, please help to persuade him, otherwise everyone will be scolded for two hours again."
"Some of their young people are fine, but my old bones can't stand it."
In the tea room outside the conference room, a senior executive from Kiwi Film and Television said.
As the president of the company, Hu Lei is obviously not particularly easy to talk to.
On the contrary, Cong Zhu, the vice president, although he works very seriously, is actually more humane at times and has a gentler attitude towards other employees.
After Congzhu heard this, he spread his hands helplessly.
"Old Liu, what you said is as if my persuasion is useful."
"I'm still being scolded all the time."
"And now the company's goal is to surpass Penguin this quarter. There is a lot of pressure from the top, and Mr. Hu has no choice."
Although Congzhu is not very satisfied with Hu Lei's various ways of doing things, this time he really can't blame Hu Lei entirely on the CEO.
After all, Kiwi has been planning to surpass Penguin and become the largest video platform since last year or even earlier.
But he has never succeeded. Under such circumstances, Hu Lei will inevitably be held accountable by some company shareholders.
Hu Lei has no other choice but to continue to implement the high-pressure policy and make everyone feel a sense of crisis.
Due to poor performance last quarter, two senior executives have been fired, and everyone in the company is now in danger.
Of course, the management of vice presidents like Cong Zhu and company veterans like Lao Liu are not in much danger.
No matter how hard Hu Lei attacks, he can't reach them.
"Everyone wants to surpass the penguin, but you have to eat it one bite at a time, right?"
"A company like Penguin is a big business, and the headquarters is constantly receiving various large allocations. How can it be so easy for us to surpass it all at once?"
"And our new drama rights are obviously too small, so the chance of a hit is naturally not as good as that of Penguin."
"Activities are secondary. Everyone is the same. The key thing is that they can't compete with each other in terms of copyrights."
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In fact, Lao Liu would not dare to complain like this in front of Hu Lei.
That's because Congzhu, the vice president, can't deal with Hu Lei, and Congzhu himself is not the kind of person who makes snitches.
That's why he dared to complain so blatantly.
Congzhu is noncommittal about this.
She actually knows that most of her employees have such complaints.
Congzhu didn't intend to pay attention to it. Although she was very capable, her management methods were completely opposite to Hu Lei's.
I won’t go too far to control the people below.
Congzhu feels that giving considerable freedom of authority is the key to enabling the people under his command to realize their full potential.
But obviously, she no longer has such rights.
The current Congzhu is actually no different from ordinary senior executives, and even has less real power in his hands.
Hu Lei holds most of the company's management rights in his own hands.
Congzhu doesn’t fight for power too much.
Since the other party has so many things in his hands, when he gains the rights, the corresponding responsibilities naturally fall on Hu Lei's head.
Congzhu himself also enjoys leisure.
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But what Congzhu didn't expect was that at this meeting, Hu Lei would directly hand over to her the plan to introduce new dramas for the third quarter of Kiwi.
According to Congzhu's previous expectations, her participation in this meeting was just a walk-through.
The grievances between Hu Lei and her are not big at all, they are just normal workplace fights.
But the more this happens, the more Congzhu feels that it will be difficult for him to have a chance to show his talents in Kiwi in the future.
After all, Hu Lei obviously will not let go of the real power he grabbed.
But this time, it seemed a little different from what she imagined.
Congzhu returned to his office with a head full of doubts.
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It didn't take long for her assistant's words to let her know the trap hidden inside.
"You mean, Hu Lei delegated power to me on purpose?"
"If the new drama this season does not perform well, will I take the blame for him?"
Congzhu never thought that Hu Lei would be so insidious.
She originally thought that the other party had recognized her abilities and no longer clung to the power in his hands.
"I just heard it by chance in Mr. Hu's office."
The assistant said.
She actually didn't have a good impression of Hu Lei.
This is especially true after Congzhu was seized of power.
So after I made a deliberate friendship with Hu Lei's assistant, I would go to Hu Lei from time to time to inquire about information.
But I didn't expect that she would actually hear such news.
"Then Mr. Hu, are we going to ask Mr. Hu to refuse to take over the introduction of new dramas in the third quarter?"
The assistant thought very simply. Since he knew this was a trap, he naturally had no preparation to take over.
After all, the task of surpassing Penguin has never been completed.
Even if Congzhu can gain 100% control, it may not be able to change the status quo.
But what surprised her was that Congzhu shook his head without any hesitation.
"Why refuse to take over?"
"Although it is very likely that this guy will actually take the blame for Hu Lei."
"But this may also be a good opportunity for us..."
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Penguin Video, ever since Bi Feihong was saved by Xu Sheng, he has become much more peaceful.
These days, except for staying in his office to complete basic work, he has hardly appeared in public.
"Mr. Xu, are you looking for me?"
Bi Feihong came to Xu Sheng's office.
Bi Feihong was of course extremely grateful to the other party for saving him, and at this time he even wanted to go through fire and water for Xu Sheng.
"Although I have explained the above-mentioned responsibilities against you, it still has a considerable impact."
"Especially now that you have to produce some results to prove yourself."
"Otherwise, your position as vice president will not be guaranteed in the future."
"And..."
Xu Sheng paused for a while after saying this, and then continued:
"And it is said that the superiors also received reports that I was forming a clique in the company."
"The reporter is from Penguin Video."
Bi Feihong was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily:
"Who reported it?"
"Don't let me catch him..."
Xu Sheng ignored the other party's yelling.
He knew that many of the people below actually had serious opinions about him as the president.
Especially for some senior employees, his nepotism will inevitably arouse the resentment of some senior executives who have not been promoted.
But Xu Sheng doesn’t care very much.
It is a tradition for penguins to form cliques.
Moreover, there is no one at Penguin's headquarters. An anonymous report would only get a mild verbal warning from the company.
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"The introduction of new dramas in the third quarter is about to begin."
"I'm going to let you take charge of this job."
Xu Sheng said.
After hearing Xu Sheng's words, Bi Feihong was obviously a little surprised, but then he began to hesitate.
"But Mr. Xu, shouldn't Vice President Wang Xin be responsible for the introduction of new dramas in the third quarter?"
"He has been busy with this matter for a long time."
"If you let me take over at this time..."
Bi Feihong didn't finish what he said, but he actually understood it in his heart.
Doing so is like picking the other person's peaches directly.
This is a behavior that even a person like Bi Feihong, who has no lower limit, feels is a bit unkind.
Xu Sheng didn't feel anything at all and said very casually:
"Ignore him."
"The main thing is that you have to make this project beautiful."
"The biggest threat should be from the kiwi fruit side."
"But as long as we keep the original planned layout of the new drama, there should be no problem."
Wang Xin is the new vice president who landed after Wen Hao resigned.
Originally he was not considered Xu Sheng’s own person.
The most important thing is that the other party is much more difficult to deal with than Wen Hao.
You can’t do anything with force.
Of course Xu Sheng has long been dissatisfied with it.
This time I take advantage of this opportunity to hammer it out.
If it goes smoothly, it would be great, but if not, then it would be like Wen Hao did at the beginning.
Although this person has more headquarters background than Wen Hao, in Penguin Video's company, Xu Sheng can still ensure that the other person cannot make big waves.
Bi Feihong still hesitated after hearing Xu Sheng's words.
In fact, he was responsible for the introduction of new dramas last time.
It was definitely an unforgettable dark moment for Penguin Video.
The Sword and Sword 2 over at Station G directly killed everyone, causing many of Penguin's new dramas, including self-made dramas with large investments, to suffer a setback.
So Bi Feihong still has some concerns about this.
"When will Xu Ji's new drama at G station be launched?"
Of course, Bi Feihong hoped to avoid the possibility of meeting Xu Ji again.
However, there is still no news about the new drama from Tongji Entertainment, which makes him a little unsure.
But when Xu Sheng saw Bi Feihong's cautious look, he felt a little resentful that iron could not turn into steel.
"Don't worry, there won't be any climate at Station G."
"Now they have a lot of troubles to deal with, and they are waiting for Xuji Company's new drama to save their lives."
"Otherwise, they probably won't have any new dramas in the entire quarter."
"As for Xuji Company's new drama, there seems to be no news yet, so don't take it to heart."
Bi Feihong finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed after hearing Xu Sheng's words.
I happily agreed to the work arranged by Xu Sheng to introduce new dramas in the third quarter.
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In Shanghai, Chi Jiang was a little anxious, even though he had received news that Tongji Entertainment's two new dramas had been completed in the later stages.
But before he saw the finished film, he still felt a little uneasy.
It’s not that I’m worried about the quality of the drama itself, but I’m afraid that something unexpected might happen.
For example, auditing or something.
Even Chi Jiang found it a bit incredible that the last film "The Silent Truth" could successfully pass the trial.
And Xu Ji obviously has no so-called restrictions on subject matter and plot.
If the review fails at that time, re-editing and re-shooting will be required, which will waste even more time.
Station g can no longer afford it.
Both Penguin and Kiwi have begun planning for the broadcast of new dramas in the third quarter.
Only G station seems so passive.
"Mr. Chi, Tongji Entertainment's first drama has been submitted for review and approval."
"This is a finished film."
Not long after, the assistant brought the good news that made Chi Jiang the happiest in this period.
Chi Jiang didn't hesitate much and decided to work overtime to finish watching the new drama.
""Soul of Chess"?"
Chi Jiang was stunned for a moment when he saw the title of the play.
Because Tongji Entertainment maintains strict confidentiality, this is the first time even he knows the name of this new drama.
He originally thought they were two new dramas with suspense themes.
Even the publicity plan was planned based on suspense theater.
Now it seems that it is not?
After the assistant left, Chi Jiang went to the movie studio and watched "Soul of Chess".
As soon as he opened the first episode, the theme of the show surprised him.
"It's actually a Go-themed drama?"
Chi Jiang suddenly felt regretful at this time.
Did they give Xu Ji too much authority?
Dramas and even film and television works with Go as the theme are very rare.
Xu Ji is really too bold.
For a play about Go, Chi Jiang could not even imagine the possibility of becoming popular.
In other words, after knowing the subject matter, Chi Jiang was basically certain that Tongji Entertainment's new drama, which he had high hopes for, might disappoint him.
But now that he has signed a contract with Tongji Entertainment, Chi Jiang has no choice.
I can only continue reading.
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Episode one, episode two, episode three...
The further back Chi Jiang looked, the more incredible he felt.
Although this drama is based on a niche sport like Go, the plot does not make people feel boring.
Even Chi Jiang, a person who knew nothing about Go, suddenly became interested in this sport.
All said and done, the importance of the script is still the first choice.
Even the two leading actors of Tongji Entertainment, Ji Yiyang and Ran Bai, only added some color to the drama. The most outstanding thing is the script itself.
Chi Jiang suddenly felt confident again.
Maybe the situation is not as bad as you thought?
Chi Jiang's mood was like riding a roller coaster, going up and down.
Although this "Soul of Chess" is unlikely to be as popular as Sword, it is definitely a rare and good drama.
Needless to say, in terms of word-of-mouth, maybe it can unexpectedly trigger a wave of Go craze?
At this time, Chi Jiang had many promotional plans surrounding the drama "Soul of Chess" in his mind.
The current G station is not short of money, because the copyrights of some dramas have not been negotiated, but the various budgets are sufficient.
It’s not a big deal to spend more money on the promotion of “Soul of Chess”.