On the twentieth day after the release of "Wushuang", the cumulative box office has exceeded 1.5 billion.

This is definitely a pretty eye-catching achievement for a rookie director who is making a movie for the first time.

This time, Xu Ji's so-called crossover, from TV series to movies, is quite successful.

People in the film industry are actually similar to other industries, and when they don't have strength, they don't treat everyone very well, and they even look down on a director who has made TV series and online dramas before.

But if they get box office results that surpass most of these directors, everyone will start to take the initiative to make friends again, hoping to leave a good impression and friendship with each other.

Maybe someday there will be a place where you can use each other.

And Xu Ji is like that.

When it was rumored that he was preparing to enter the film industry, most people were actually not optimistic.

Especially those in the film industry who consider themselves superior.

But when the results of "Wushuang" improved, You Man had already received no less than ten invitations to various types of parties.

Of course, without exception, Xu Ji asked You Man to refuse all of them.

In fact, Xu Ji participated in some of these so-called gatherings in his previous life.

It is said to be an exchange and learning, but in fact, it involves all kinds of shady transactions, and in the final analysis, it is just a place for some people to climb relationships.

The reason why many people can succeed is actually inseparable from deliberately pleasing some of the so-called "seniors" in the circle.

As for Xu Ji, he didn't feel the need to go to such a meeting.

There is no need to deliberately fit into the so-called various circles.

Just do your own thing.

However, such behavior is clearly offending some people.

According to You Man, filmmakers in some circles now feel that Xu Ji thinks too highly of himself, so they began to spontaneously boycott Xu Ji collectively.

However, the so-called boycott had little impact on Xu Ji.

It's not even as obvious as the ban of Phoenix Entertainment at the beginning.

Tongji Entertainment and even Xu Ji are very special, and they have almost not relied on a lot of outside help until now.

From investment to actors, all aspects are solved by Xu Ji himself.

And the way of these people in the film circle is nothing more than to say a few bad words about "Wushuang" on a micro sour.

As for the box office and results of the movie, and even the rating on the petal network, it has not been affected much.

In the end, movies are still a business, and although these people are involved, they are not the capital that can hold the most power.

In business, the most important thing is to make money.

is like several major cinema chains, after determining that "Wushuang" can bring a lot of income, almost all of them tacitly raised the follow-up film schedule.

The side of Tongji Entertainment has also become more enthusiastic than before.

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"This time it's an invitation from two seniors in the film industry in the capital, and I declined it too?"

Rongcheng, You Man asked Xu Ji with some hesitation.

In fact, she felt that it was nothing for Xu Ji to go to these parties.

Don't make enemies because of such trivial things.

Although these people don't pose any threat in You Man's opinion, it's just.

But allowing these people to destroy the reputation of Tongji Entertainment and Xu Ji in the circle made her a little unbearable.

"I'm not going."

"These people are really, they have already rejected so much, why do they still want to invite?"

Xu Ji said with some annoyance.

He started from the roadshow of "Wushuang", and then participated in the recording of "The Masked Singer" a few days ago, and finally had the opportunity to take a good rest, how could he go all the way to the capital to attend some party.

You Man actually guessed Xu Ji's attitude.

In this regard, she did not continue to persuade her.

Generally speaking, there is little room for manoeuvre when it comes to what Xu Ji decides.

Seeing that You Man wanted to speak and stopped, Xu Ji took the initiative to explain:

"Sister Man, do you know why I want to start my own company?"

You Man was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then subconsciously shook his head.

"It's because I don't want the brokerage company to arrange these messy trips from time to time."

"What's the point if they're all bosses and haven't been free?"

After Xu Ji's words were finished, You Man also understood the other party's thoughts.

If it's some other director or actor or something, refusing such a party or something like this will definitely have an impact on your career.

But if it's Xu Ji, you really don't have to pay too much attention to this.

You Man has an understanding of Xu Ji and the experience of running Tongji Entertainment during this time.

Xu Ji really doesn't need to care about the attitude of these so-called insiders.

Because Tongji Entertainment basically has no place to find them.

On the contrary, it is the existing resources of Tongji Entertainment, which is the envy of many people.

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Kiwi Fruit Films, this is the day when the entire company's top management gets together for a meeting.

The vice president of Congzhu is not very busy, and he seems to be quite idle.

Because of the dispute with Hu Lei in some aspects, Congzhu has slowly been hollowed out 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.

"From the total, when Mr. Hu is angry today, please help persuade you, otherwise everyone will be scolded for another two hours."

"Some of their young people are nothing, and I can't stand this old bone."

In the pantry outside the conference room, a high-level executive at the veteran level of kiwi film and television spoke.

As the president of the company, Hu Lei is obviously not particularly easy to speak.

On the contrary, the vice president of Congzhu, although he is very serious in his work, he is actually more humane at times, and his attitude towards some other employees is also gentler.

After hearing such words from the bamboo, he spread his hands helplessly.

"Lao Liu, what you said is as if I persuaded it to be useful."

"I'm not scolded the same."

"And now the company's goal is to surpass the penguin side this quarter, and the pressure from above is very great, and Mr. Hu can't help it."

Although Congzhu is not very satisfied with Hu Lei's various ways of acting, this time he really can't completely blame Hu Lei, the president.

After all, Kiwi has been planning to surpass Penguin and become the largest video platform since last year or even earlier.

But it has not been successful, and in this case, Hu Lei will inevitably be held accountable by some of the company's shareholders.

Hu Lei has no other way but to implement the high-pressure policy and make everyone feel a sense of crisis.

Because of the poor performance of the last quarter, two senior executives have been fired, and everyone in the company is now at risk.

Of course, there is not much danger in the management of a vice president like Congzhu and a veteran of the company like Lao Liu.

No matter how much Hu Lei starts, he can't reach them.

"Everyone wants to surpass the penguins, but you have to eat this meal in one bite, right?"

"Penguin is a big company, and there are all kinds of large grants at the headquarters, how can it be so easy for us to surpass it for a while?"

"And the copyright of our new drama is obviously too small, and the chance of a hit is naturally not as good as that of Penguin."

"Activities or something is secondary, everyone is the same, the key is that all kinds of copyrights can't be compared."

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Lao Liu actually dared to complain like this in front of Hu Lei.

That is, because Congzhu, the vice president, does not deal with Hu Lei, and Congzhu himself is not the kind of character who makes small reports.

That's why he dared to complain so blatantly.

From the bamboo is noncommittal.

She actually knows that most of the employees under her have such complaints.

Congzhu didn't plan to pay attention to it, although she was very capable, but in terms of management, it was diametrically opposed to Hu Lei's methods.

I won't take care of the people under me too much.

Congzhu feels that giving quite free permissions is the key to allowing his subordinates to realize their full potential.

But obviously, she doesn't have that right now.

The current Congzhu is actually no different from ordinary high-level officials, and even has less real power in their hands.

Hu Lei held most of the company's management rights in his own hands.

From the bamboo, there is not too much struggle for power or anything.

Since the other party has so many things in his hands, while obtaining the rights, the corresponding responsibility naturally falls on Hu Lei's head.

Congzhu himself is also happy to be idle.

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But what Congzhu didn't expect was that at this meeting, Hu Lei directly handed over the new drama introduction plan of Kiwi in the third quarter to her.

According to Congzhu's previous prediction, her participation in this meeting was just a walk-in process.

Hu Lei and her grievances are not big, but they are just normal workplace battles.

But the more this happens, the more Congzhu feels that it will be difficult for him to have a chance to show his strength in the future of kiwifruit.

After all, Hu Lei obviously will not let go of the real power he has stolen.

But this time, it seemed to be a little different from what she had imagined.

From the bamboo back to his office with a head full of doubts.

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It didn't take long for the assistant's words to let her know the trap inside.

"You mean, Hu Lei deliberately delegated power to me?"

"If this quarter's new drama doesn't do well, will I take the blame for him?"

Congzhu never thought that Hu Lei would be so insidious.

She originally felt that the other party recognized her ability and no longer blindly held on to the power in her hand.

"I also overheard it in Mr. Hu's office just now."

The assistant spoke.

She actually didn't have a good impression of Hu Lei.

This is especially true since the seizure of power from Bamboo.

So after making a good friend with Hu Lei's assistant, he went to Hu Lei's side from time to time to inquire about the news.

But I didn't expect her to really hear such news.

"Then from the general manager, are we going to refuse to take over the introduction of new dramas in the third quarter to Mr. Hu?"

It's very simple to help the ideal, since you know that this is a trap, then naturally you are not prepared to take over.

After all, the task of surpassing the penguins has never been completed.

Even if you can get 100% control from bamboo, it will not necessarily change the status quo.

But to her surprise, Congzhu shook his head without hesitation.

"Why refuse to take over?"

"Although this time it is very likely that he will really take the blame for Hu Lei's guy."

"But maybe it's a good opportunity for us as well......"

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Penguin video, since Bi Feihong was protected by Xu Sheng, he has become a lot more settled.

These days, apart from staying in his office and doing basic work, there are hardly any public appearances.

"Mr. Xu, are you looking for me?"

Bi Feihong came to Xu Sheng's office.

For the other party to be able to protect himself, Bi Feihong is of course very grateful, and at this time, he even has the momentum of wanting to go to the soup for Xu Sheng.

"Although I have explained the above matter of blaming you, it still has a lot of impact."

"Especially now you have to show some results to prove yourself."

"Otherwise, your position as vice president will still be unsecured in the future."

"And ......"

Xu Sheng paused for a moment after saying this, and then continued:

"And it is said that the above also received a report that I formed a gang in the company."

"The whistleblower is our Penguin Video."

Bi Feihong was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly said with an angry face:

"Who reported it?"

"Don't let me catch him......"

Xu Sheng ignored the other party's scolding.

He knew that there were actually many people below who had a lot of opinions about him, the president.

Especially for some veteran employees, his cronyism will inevitably be resented by some senior executives who have not been promoted.

But Xu Sheng didn't care very much.

Penguin gangs are a tradition.

And he himself is not without people at Penguin's headquarters, and an anonymous report alone is at most in exchange for a painless warning from the company.

"The introduction of new dramas in the third quarter is about to begin."

"I'm going to put you in charge of that."

Xu Sheng opened his mouth and said.

After hearing Xu Sheng's words, Bi Feihong was obviously a little surprised, but then he began to hesitate a little.

"But Mr. Xu, shouldn't Vice President Wang Xin be responsible for the introduction of new dramas in the third quarter?"

"He's been busy with this for quite some time."

"If this is the time for me to go over and take over ......"

Bi Feihong's words were not finished, but he actually understood it in his heart.

Doing so is tantamount to the feeling of directly picking the other person's peaches.

This is an act that even a person like Bi Feihong, who has no lower limit, feels a little unkind.

And Xu Sheng didn't feel anything, and said very casually:

"Ignore him."

"The main thing is that you have to do it beautifully."

"The biggest threat should be the kiwi side."

"But as long as the layout of the new drama as originally planned is maintained, there should be no problem."

Wang Xin is the new vice president parachuted in after Wen Hao's resignation and departure.

It wasn't Xu Sheng's own person.

The most important thing is that the other party is much more difficult than Wen Hao.

It's not good to be strong in doing things or anything.

Of course, Xu Sheng has long been dissatisfied with it.

This time it's an opportunity to knock it out.

If you can smoothly pull into your side, of course, it is good, if not, it will be as completely empty as Wen Hao was at the beginning.

Although this person has more headquarters background than Wen Hao, in Penguin Video's company, Xu Sheng can still guarantee that the other party can't make much waves.

Bi Feihong was still a little hesitant after hearing Xu Sheng's words.

Last time, he was actually in charge of the introduction of a new drama.

It was definitely the darkest moment for Penguin Videos that will never be forgotten.

A fairy sword two on the side of station G directly killed the Quartet, so that many of Penguin's new dramas, including self-made dramas with large investments, also suffered Waterloo.

So Bi Feihong still has some more than a little heart about this.

"When will Xu Ji's new drama be launched at Station G?"

Of course, Bi Feihong hopes that it is best to avoid the possibility of encountering Xu Ji again.

However, there is no news about the new drama on Tongji Entertainment's side so far, which makes him a little uncertain.

However, Xu Sheng saw Bi Feihong's cautious appearance, and he hated that iron could not become steel.

"Don't worry, there won't be any climate over there."

"Now they have trouble to deal with, that is, they are waiting for Xu Ji's new drama to save their lives."

"Otherwise, they estimate that there will be no new dramas in the whole quarter."

"As for Xu Ji's new drama, it seems that there is no news yet, so don't take it to heart."

After hearing Xu Sheng's words, Bi Feihong finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.

happily agreed to the introduction of new dramas in the third quarter arranged by Xu Sheng.

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In Shanghai, Chi Jiang was a little anxious, although he had already received the news that the two new dramas of Tongji Entertainment had been completed in the later stage.

But before he saw the finished film, he still felt a little relieved.

It's not that I'm worried about the quality of the show itself, but I'm afraid that there will be some accidents.

Like auditing or something.

The last "Silent Truth" was able to successfully pass the trial, and Chi Jiang felt a little incredible.

And Xu Ji obviously has no so-called restrictions on the subject matter and plot.

At that time, if the review cannot be passed, you need to re-edit and reshoot, and more time will be wasted.

The G station is already a little unaffordable.

Both Penguin and Kiwi have begun to plan for the broadcast of new dramas in the third quarter.

Only the G station seems so passive.

"Mr. Chi, the first drama of Tongji Entertainment has been submitted for review."

"It's a finished film."

It didn't take long for the assistant to bring the good news that made Chi Jiang the happiest during this time.

Chi Jiang didn't hesitate much, so he directly decided to work overtime to watch the new drama next.

"Chess Soul?"

When he saw the name of the play, Chi Jiang was stunned for a moment.

Because of the strict secrecy of Tongji Entertainment, even he knew the name of this new drama for the first time.

He originally thought it was two new dramas with suspense themes.

Even the publicity plan is planned with a suspense theater.

Now it seems, it doesn't seem to be?

After the assistant left, Chi Jiang began to watch the studio and watched "Chess Soul".

Just opened the first episode, and the theme of this drama surprised him.

"It's a Go-themed drama?"

Chi Jiang suddenly regretted it at this time.

Didn't they give Xu Ji too much permission?

Dramas and even film and television works with the theme of Go are very rare.

Xu Ji is really too bold.

Talking about the drama of Go, Chi Jiang couldn't even imagine the possibility of being popular.

In other words, after knowing the subject matter, Chi Jiang can basically determine that the new drama of Tongji Entertainment, which he has high hopes for, may disappoint him.

However, since he has signed a contract with Tongji Entertainment, Chi Jiang has no choice.

I can only continue to watch.

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Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3......

The more Chi Jiang looked back, the more incredible he felt.

Although this drama is based on a niche sport like Go, it does not feel boring in terms of plot.

Even Chi Jiang, who didn't know anything about Go, suddenly became interested in the sport.

To say a thousand things, the importance of the script is still the first choice.

Even Ji Yiyang and Ran Bai, the two leading actors of Tongji Entertainment, only added some color to this drama, and the most brilliant thing is the script itself.

Chi Jiang suddenly had confidence again.

Perhaps, the situation is not as bad as you think?

Chi Jiang's mood was like riding a roller coaster, up and down.

Although this "Chess Soul" is unlikely to be as popular as Fairy Sword, it is definitely a rare good drama.

Needless to say, in terms of word-of-mouth, maybe it can unexpectedly bring a wave of Go fever?

Chi Jiang had a lot of publicity plans around the drama "Chess Soul" in his heart at this time.

The current G station is not bad for money, because the copyrights of some dramas have not been negotiated, but various budgets are sufficient.

It's not a big deal to spend more money on the promotion of "Chess Soul".

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