": Saigao! Following Taku Kimura suddenly appeared behind you, walking on the road, Mei Ishihara suddenly accosted you, and the reaction of ordinary people when they saw Yui Shingen...... After that, this theme finally welcomed a new guest, and I have been looking forward to it for a long time! ”

": It's been an amateur trick show lately, and it's rare to see serious content like this!"

“：ohhhh！ Jackie！ ”

My father and mother, who were still scolding me for not doing my homework, suddenly sat next to me and watched TV with me!"

": Huh? Boom? ”

": Although it is Mr. Chen, if it is a horror movie...... Of course I want to see it! ()`ω(ヾ)”

……

Inside the tablet, the constantly scrolling comments are comments from netizens from Heguo.

And because of the real-time web translator, everyone else in the room can clearly understand their reactions.

"Sure enough, the focus is on Mr. Chen."

Quietly waiting for the show to end, at the head of the conference table, as the highest-ranking vice president present, Lin Mozhi spoke first, "In this way, the effect of publicity cannot be reflected in these comments." ”

"Similarly, it is impossible to predict whether this film will succeed in Heguo."

"Well, of course, I'm not saying that Director Lu's film is bad, before the quality of the film is used to determine the winner, we also need to have the qualifications to enter the theater, that is, whether the audience is willing to enter the cinema to watch the film."

The last sentence, of course, he said looking at Lu Zhengyi.

To be honest, Lin Mozhi is not optimistic about this project now.

Even, he was convinced at the time.

Now is not what it used to be, at that time, the First Commandment was thriving at the domestic box office, and Lu Zhengyi also became the first director in the Tang Kingdom to win an award with a horror film, so to speak, the limelight is flourishing.

In addition, the plan he proposed is also relatively reasonable.

It's not about making Tang culture into a horror movie, and then going to impact the Heguo market.

Instead, to understand the urban legends of Heguo, to make movies through their local horror customs, and to impact the market, as a person who also thought about this issue, Lin Mozhi admitted at the time that he was convinced.

But now, the dismal performance of the First Commandment at the box office in Heguo has made him hesitate.

"I've seen Director Lu's films."

Lin Mozhi continued, "As good as ever, as a horror movie, the thriller level can be said to be perfect. ”

"But ......"

"I am from the Tang Dynasty, I don't know whether this film meets the standards of the Chinese people and whether it can be accepted by them, and judging from the current situation, the possibility of success of this film is not high, because the publicity did not play a big role, and their eyes followed Mr. Chen, and did not focus on the film 'curse'."

"It would be risky to continue to advance into overseas markets when the outcome is unpredictable. And this film is the first time that other partners have agreed to contact Director Lu for cooperation. ”

"The first cooperation is always important to build a sufficient foundation of trust for the subsequent cooperation between the two parties. And trust does not arise for no reason, it needs to be successfully accumulated again and again. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, "Comprehensive evaluation, I hope you can consider it and interrupt the overseas release." ”

"If it is stopped now, it is still too late, at least this film, in China, we can succeed. Wait for us to have one, two, three ...... with other friends. I think it is more prudent for us to try to promote overseas markets. ”

"Even if they fail, they will not be deterred in the face of enough trust."

The previous film was the Meicion cat crew, under the leadership of Lu Zhengyi, cooperating with Light and Shadow Media.

The two sides represent ships of different flags.

Now, the film Curse is the first scene after Lu Zhengyi and Zhang Xueming got married, and their two ships have formed a larger, majestic and solemn mothership in the eyes of the outside world.

At this time, it is waiting on the endless ocean, and its companions who are willing to join it and join it on an adventure.

And the ships represented by those partners who heard the news are now clustered around the mothership, forming a fleet.

But whether they can really stay, with the mothership as the center, depends on this first battle, Lu Zhengyi and Zhang Xueming, who represent the mothership, can command well and take everyone to make money.

If it wins, both light and shadow and the crew can benefit.

But if they lose, most of these partners who don't sit down will run out.

At that time, no matter how huge this mothership is, it will only be a bare-bones commander.

Lin Mozhi looked at Lu Zhengyi, waiting for his answer.

And Lu Zhengyi looked at Zhang Xueming again.

As he said at the beginning, he would not easily meddle in business matters.

It's too troublesome, so he only does what he likes and shoots the scene well.

"Mr. Lin's concerns are not wrong, but I don't want to suspend this overseas release."

At this time, Zhang Xueming did not have a gentle smile when chatting with Lu Zhengyi at home.

She is cold and white-skinned, and when she doesn't smile, she tends to give people a cold and stern feeling.

"Everything is difficult at the beginning, and many people have not done it, who dares to say that it can be done 100%?" Zhang Xueming stood up, "I've seen Director Lu's film, and I think it can attract those Chinese people. Of course, there are some personal reasons for this, he is my husband, and I definitely have to believe him. ”

When these words were spoken, many people present looked at each other, a little strange.

And Lin Mozhi is the same.

They originally thought that Zhang Xueming would come up with some reason to persuade them.

The result?

Just because the two of them are now married?

"All of them are company executives, who have been working in the society for at least ten years, and have at least eight years of work experience in our light and shadow."

Her gaze did not only pay attention to Lin Mozhi, but glanced at the other people present, and fell on the old employee with 'eight years' of work experience, "Now that the data is here, there are many things that I don't need to say, you can also understand that this matter must be risky." ”

"And I have only one explanation for this, I took a fancy to Director Lu before he became famous, and until now, he has not been disappointed, so this time, I also believe in my vision and his ability as always."

"You may think that this is irrational and emotional. But I think it's precisely a rational choice, and that's my judgment as a businessman. ”

These words were spoken, and the others, who had been looking at each other, fell silent.

But it's not that they're convinced, it's that they're aware of something.

Indeed, her vision is very good, and before they succeeded, she fell in love with others and helped them vigorously.

But this matter, for the other people present, no one can do it.

They can't use the company's relationship to contact the leaders of Taicheng when people need to use the Youshen activity to shoot, and they can't do so much to invest in marketing again and again, in the final analysis, it is because Zhang Xueming's surname is Zhang.

Most of the equity holders of Light and Shadow Media are surnamed Zhang.

Their opposition is useless, and if Zhang Xueming insists on going her own way, they can only follow.

Of course, if it fails, it will be their Zhang family who will lose.

As for them, it's just a matter of taking money to do things.

"Very good, then let's move on to the follow-up release."

Zhang Xueming took the topic away, "Heguo's film promotion likes to work brochures and posters, and we will follow their market, but the content of the poster is mainly based on Mr. Chen and Mr. Abukuan, and the director is downplayed, and the best words are not to mention a word......

She said with ease, about the arrangements for the follow-up release of the curse.

And whether it was Lin Mozhi, who had the largest position in the scene, or other people who were older than her in age and seniority, they didn't bother anymore, just watched coldly.

The results of the film's release will prove who is right.

……

As the director behind the half-scenes, although Lu Zhengyi can also take this opportunity to officially show his face in front of the people of Heguo.

But for the time being, he has no plans to do so.

Zhang Xueming also did not support this matter.

At this stage, it is not a good decision for Lu Zhengyi to show his face as a Tang Guoren, and it is the right choice to let actors like Chen Junsheng and Yu Wenxiu show their faces.

Chen Junsheng starring? It's a plus.

Abu Kuan starring? It's a plus.

Yu Wenxiu starring? It doesn't have to be added or subtracted.

Kyoko Kanda starring? Probably a plus.

The Grudge was directed by Tang Guoren? It must be minus.

At this stage, the stereotype of the Chinese people about Tang horror films still exists, and at this time, it is not appropriate to high-profile publicize that the director of this film is Lu Zhengyi, and it is not appropriate to be a Tang person.

It is likely that as soon as many Chinese people hear the news, their original thoughts of going to the theater will be directly dispersed.

It's not time yet.

Therefore, in terms of publicity, it is necessary to downplay the director and focus on the two actors, Chen Junsheng and Abukuan.

"Is it stressful?"

At night

On the way home, Lu Zhengyi drove the car and asked softly.

In the passenger seat, Zhang Xueming leaned on the back of the seat and closed her eyes to recuperate.

"It's impossible not to be stressed, after all, I act like I'm talking about the company." She replied without opening her eyes, "If the result is not satisfactory, I can imagine how badly the majesty and prestige I have accumulated in the past few years working in the company will fall." ”

"yes......"

Lu Zhengyi said casually, "Then maybe I should have stood up to help you talk at that time." ”

"Nope."

As soon as his words fell, Zhang Xueming, who was calm just now, opened her eyes and looked at him, "This is my job." ”

"If it were in life, if you could stand in front of me, I would be willing to rely on you."

"But it's work, no, no, it's within my scope of work, so I don't want you to interfere."

But as soon as the words came out, a trace of regret flashed in her eyes under her furrowed brow.

These blurted out words are very straightforward.

However, in the driver's seat, Lu Zhengyi laughed, and there was no anger at all that he was refuted because he said good things.

"I guessed that's what you'd say."

Stopping at the red light, he turned his head to look at her, "Actually, you said that on purpose, right?" ”

If she says, 'You should stand up,' or 'Why don't you stand up,' he's surprised."

And looking at Lu Zhengyi's smiling gaze, Zhang Xueming was a little helpless.

"Sure enough, I can't hide it from you."

She waded over and closed her eyes, "This is an opportunity." ”

"I'll turn 30 this year, which is not a young age as a woman."

"But in the workplace, it's still young. Although it is said that this company belongs to our family, if you want to rise naturally, you still have to do something to convince the public. ”

And like this, other executives are not optimistic, and only she is optimistic about the thing, which is a very important performance.

In fact, at the meeting just now, only Lin Mozhi raised objections at the beginning.

Even, he did not directly oppose it, but put forward his ideas in a consultative manner.

And what about the others? They have not yet opened their mouths to make a chance to support or oppose it.

Just now, Zhang Xueming took the initiative to guide them and walked to the opposite side of herself.

But in a sense......

"You have a lot of faith in me."

The green light turned on, and Lu Zhengyi drove the car again, "But as you just said, no one in Tang Guo has tried it before, so this time, I am actually not too sure, the success of the work does not mean the success of the box office." ”

Scared is sure to be scared, and he is still confident in that.

But after the scare is over, it is difficult to say whether they are willing to promote it, bring up the rhythm, and attract more audiences.

From a director's point of view, Lu Zhengyi felt that the horror film he made could scare them, even if it was successful.

But from the perspective of businessmen, rather than scaring them, whether they can expand sales and get more people to buy tickets is the key.

……

At the beginning of October,

On the day of the premiere of the curse, when the rest of the Meici Cat crew came into the theater from all over the Tang Kingdom to watch the movie, Lu Zhengyi was not in China.

He's in Wakoku, and he's in Tokyo.

Ikebukuro is the busiest business district in Tokyo and has the largest cinema in Japan.

Workers in suits and backpacks come and go, mature women in autumn clothes, and JK girls who are dressed up extremely coolly...... It is home to people from all walks of life, and they come to this neighborhood for one purpose – to entertain.

Or go shopping, or go to the aquarium, planetarium, or go to the theater to release a new movie......

Just the flow of people waiting at the traffic lights at the intersection gives the impression that some kind of park event is going on here.

But in fact, this kind of foot traffic is just the norm in this neighborhood.

The scene here is very different from the Arakawa Ward, where Roh was the filming location.

Whether it's the population, or the architecture.

"There are so many people, I don't know how many people here will be our audience."

Zhang Xueming was staring at the elevator at the entrance of the theater with her eyes wide open, as if she wanted to directly judge what the choices of these people after entering the theater were by looking at them.

But she can't read minds, how can she do that?

"Let's go in first, let's go in, and we'll know." Lu Zhengyi reluctantly took her hand and walked towards the crowd, "If you don't hurry up to get the ticket, we'll be late." We made our own films, and it was very disrespectful to be late. ”

Zhang Xueming didn't speak, and was obediently pulled forward by him.

But as soon as she walked into the crowd, her eyes widened.

This is dense, it seems that no one will let anyone flow of people, but when the two of them approached, they involuntarily separated a road.

In this regard, those passers-by do not seem to be stunned or confused at all.

"Your ability is quite convenient."

Zhang Xueming whispered, "Wait, don't you even have to queue up." ”

Of course, she didn't think it was an accident, and there was no doubt that it was because she had a special husband.

(End of chapter)