Jiang Wen didn't broadly invite friends in the circle like Chen Kaige did.

Basically, only people related to the movie attended the premiere, and there wasn't even a red carpet.

Obviously, Jiang Wen didn't have much confidence in the movie either.

However, quite a few big names still showed up.

Xia Yu, Chen Zuming, Jiang Hongbo, Kong Wei, and other stars who had acted in Jiang Wen's films appeared together.

Chen Zuming's dad, Fang Long, also came.

This old chap loves joining in the fun everywhere.

His son appeared in Jiang Wen's movie, but unfortunately, he didn't get a role in "Let the Bullets Fly," which went to Zhang Guoli's son, Zhang Mo.

Chen Zuming and Zhang Mo standing together really made you think of death.

Zhang Mo's father, Zhang Guoli, also came.

He worked hard to get his son into this crew, sacrificing his pride; it wasn't easy.

But many who should have come didn't show up.

The Wang Brothers from the Capital Circle didn't come because they didn't invest in the movie.

Jiang Wen's movies are known for not being profitable.

The Wang Brothers have gone public now, so it's indeed inconvenient for them to invest further.

Emperor Entertainment, since it wasn't a major investor, didn't send anyone either, at most just having a little presence in the Xiangjiang market.

The distribution was handled by China Film and Zhonghao.

Zhonghao looks like it's a nationally named company, but it's not; fortunately, regulations weren't strict a few years ago, so it got successfully registered, and because this company indeed operates very well, no one has come after them.

Mrs. Hua's side was reported twice, but naturally, nothing came of it.

If your company is poorly managed or the industry too low-end, if you have the same name as someone else, they'll want to crush you.

If your company is particularly good, even if you accidentally use the official's fame, they're happy to let others misunderstand.

Qi Hao's dealings with the officials have become more frequent, so destroying Qi Hao through official channels is no longer feasible.

Zhonghao is currently planning to set up a cinema.

Gao Yang is developing commercial projects; whether buying or leasing, it can be done.

Qi Hao doesn't plan to profit from this cinema.

It's mainly to provide venues for various premieres, showcasing cutting-edge film technology.

If needed, it can also host other types of entertainment industry events.

Unfortunately, this plan is still in the preparation stage.

For now, it's impossible to watch movies in one's own cinema.

The investment in cinemas is huge, and local relationships are quite complicated, so Zhonghao has only taken part ownership in a few cinema lines and doesn't currently plan a large-scale layout of cinemas.

After entering the venue, Qi Hao realized there was an unexpected event today.

Ah, an unexpected surprise.

Translate for me, what the hell is called a surprise! What the hell is called a damn surprise!

A surprise is...

A giant cake is placed on the stage, blatantly flattering the capitalist.

Qi Hao had previously thought it was a coincidence Jiang Wen chose this day for the premiere.

Unexpectedly, it was specifically to celebrate his birthday.

Yes, December 18th is Qi Hao's birthday; in the morning, An Feng celebrated it for him, cooking an early meal.

Jiang Wen came again in the morning.

Saying it wasn't touching would be a lie.

Jiang Wen is such a proud person, laughing up at the sky as he leaves, how could we be mere mortals.

Piers are all fools, and capital is just a tool.

Back then, Qi Hao shamelessly joined the "Jing Ke Stabs the King of Qin" gathering, Jiang Wen saw right through him, knowing this kid was good at maneuvering, but he didn't expose him.

After all, he's just a young man trying to climb up.

As long as he was pleasing to the eye, letting him use a little wasn't a big deal, after all, everyone got along quite well.

More than ten years have passed.

Qi Hao has become a big boss.

During his most difficult time, only Qi Hao extended a helping hand, knowing he would lose money, he gave him fifty million to make the movie.

Back then, everyone calling each other brother was just a joke at the drinking table.

Now, Jiang Wen is really grateful to this brother.

"Brother, happy birthday!"

"Thank you, thank you..."

Who throws a premiere to celebrate someone's birthday!

Qi Hao was momentarily stunned, then quickly showed a very moved expression.

Life is like a play, and it all depends on your acting skills.

You can't let Jiang Wen down for his kind-hearted gesture.

This premiere must make a big splash in the news headlines.

By then, the news will report the "Let the Bullets Fly" premiere, Jiang Wen celebrating Qi Hao's birthday, Qi Hao moved to tears.

If the words are somewhat outrageous, just write that Qi Hao is crying on Jiang Wen's shoulder.

In fact, it's not too far off.

"How's this arrangement? Satisfied?"

Jiang Wen and Qi Hao hugged each other. Whether their film could make money while standing tall depended on how today's premiere went.

Originally, he planned to have a few trial screenings first.

He eventually gave up on this idea.

Mainly because piracy is still rampant nowadays, and trial screenings would necessarily increase the difficulty in combating piracy.

Trial screenings are typically used when the distributor lacks confidence. They hold a few to boost momentum and decide to invest more once things seem promising.

This time, China Film and Zhonghao joined forces to distribute; one has the channels, the other has the money. Zhonghao Entertainment focuses more on internet platforms and has interactions with companies like Penguin and Sina.

Succeed if you succeed, fail if you fail.

Instead of hesitating at the door, it's better to straightforwardly go in.

The promotional investment for this film was not stingy at all.

There's no need to test the market.

"It's too big a spectacle; I'm flattered."

After chatting for a bit, enough people had arrived, including quite a few media and film critics, as well as lucky audience members who were selected to attend.

Qi Hao and An Feng's fans came very few.

They are mainly investors, and Qi Hao only played a small role.

These fans are Jiang Wen's movie enthusiasts.

Don't underestimate Jiang Wen.

If we don't look at artistic achievements or box office success and ask which director truly has fans in the Chinese film industry.

It's basically just a few.

Wang Jiawei, Zhou Xingxing, Du Qifeng, Jiang Wen...

Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang don't count.

Jiang Wen's characteristic is metaphor; he never says things outright, or perhaps he cannot.

He always hides the political themes within personal stories in his films, discussing political topics that are the most controversial and divisive in Huaxia society. Without basic political knowledge, it's hard to understand the various metaphors Jiang Wen presents in his films.

His values were shaped by his childhood during the Bamboo Era, his career reaching success during the Reform Era, and eventual fame during the most hypocritical era.

The dramatic changes and different life experiences gave him a rational world and an emotional world that are two opposite concepts, and he also placed this dramatic change and experience within his films through artistic creation.

Additionally, Jiang Wen has another distinctive aspect.

Others make films, some for the elderly, some for the youth, some for art lovers, some for comedy fans.

Jiang Wen... makes films for himself.

Jiang Wen is his own most important audience. Due to using all his talent to satisfy this audience with extremely high knowledge and artistic level belonging to himself, Jiang Wen's films do not connect with the public or, one might say, are extremely self-indulgent.

People who dislike him really dislike him, those who love him love him madly.

However, Qi Hao also feels Jiang Wen is overly self-indulgent.

Jiang Wen once gave an interview.

At that time, he hadn't yet become a director, just a young actor. When the host asked him which director he admired the most, Jiang Wen's answer surprised her. It wasn't any of the directors we know from the fourth or fifth generation. Jiang Wen's answer was "me".

What a grand, sky-high aspiration.

In his mind, perhaps he felt Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Jia Zhangke, Xie Jin, and others were nothing.

But also, it might be this combination of talent and narcissism that earned Jiang Wen a large number of fans.

Qi Hao now also has some fans.

Mostly those who like watching romance films.

Damn, spreading love in the movie, spreading love in reality, who else but Qi Hao can spread dog food?

Today he brought An Feng, handsome man and beautiful woman, standing out among a bunch of rugged men.

"Qi Hao and I are really brothers. Qi Hao is quite a figure in the entertainment industry... "

Jiang Wen interacted with the audience on stage.

As soon as he started talking about Qi Hao, he began discussing Qi Hao calling everyone brothers.

"Got drunk and called everyone brother, who doesn't do that when they're drunk?"

Qi Hao hurriedly explained.

His so-called seniority is actually a joke.

Only when you've truly become a big deal will those so-called jokes become life anecdotes.

"No, no, no. Some people when drunk start calling everyone father."

Ge You offered a different opinion.

The so-called premiere has different ways to play; today's premiere was just a bunch of people on stage telling stories.

Liu Jialin, Zhou Yun, An Feng were responsible for looking beautiful.

"In the movie, Ge You said a line to me: 'I still have two things I'm hiding from you.'" Jiang Wen said ruefully, "Now I finally know what those things are: he filmed 'Sacrifice' and 'If You Are the One 2' behind my back."

The audience burst into laughter.

Indeed, Mr. Ge is very busy; he has many movies queued up for release recently.

No one expected he'd have a day like a multi-birth after all.

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