The current market is all about so-called domestic blockbusters.

Since the first commercial blockbuster "Hero" came out in mainland China in 2002, a production budget of billions and the pursuit of high box office have been considered essential features of commercial blockbusters.

Qi Hao was asked if Zhonghao would make a big one?

Currently, the films Zhonghao has invested in, apart from "October Fortress" and "Let the Bullets Fly," are all medium to low-budget films.

Qi Hao's response was simple: it depends on the script and the team.

A really good movie is not impossible to invest more in, but if the intention is obviously impure, then forget it.

For instance, "The Battle of Warring States."

This was the hottest project in the circle earlier, and it's said that it's already finished shooting and might be released around March or April next year.

This film is Kim Hee-sun's first film after her comeback post-childbirth, with main actors like Sun Honglei, Francis Ng, and Jiang Wu. The epic legendary blockbuster "The Battle of Warring States" was already hot before shooting.

The script was also presented to Qi Hao.

Firstly seeking investment cooperation, secondly inviting Qi Hao to act.

At that time, Kim Hee-sun was already confirmed.

Qi Hao opened the script with a cautious attitude.

But he soon regretted it.

Damn, I shouldn't have looked at this lousy script with glasses, it's simply eye-searing.

Memorized it instantly!

It's hard to forget even if I wanted to.

However, not long after he rejected the script, it ended up in Sun Honglei's hands.

In an interview, Sun Honglei praised the script highly.

"Since last December, I have looked at almost 30 scripts and found none of them interesting. I was very desperate at the time. Some scripts I couldn't continue after two pages, not knowing what they were talking about... Until I read 'The Battle of Warring States' script, I felt a ray of sunlight shining into my heart. The plot of this movie is very tense and deep, and as an actor, I can't get enough of it."

Regarding the role of "Sun Bin," "many seniors have played Sun Bin before," Sun Honglei felt "it is very challenging."

He also said that he almost reads books on military strategy every day and is obsessed with the role of Sun Bin.

Completely baffled!

Qi Hao seriously doubts if they read the same script.

He really wanted to take the script from Sun Honglei's hands and read it again.

Could it be that they saw he wasn't very interested and hid the real script from him?

Until once, while drinking with industry insiders, Qi Hao learned that this script was meant to promote Jing Tian.

That young girl has very strong backing.

No matter what Sun Honglei thinks of the script, he couldn't possibly criticize it.

Furthermore, with an investment of over a hundred million, the pay he was offered was very generous, more than he could earn from playing five "Infiltrations."

As long as the money is in place, lies are spoken with eyes wide open.

Qi Hao could only write a big "respect."

Fortunately, he is wealthy enough not to need to earn this kind of conscience-losing money.

Also fortunately, his wife's career is going smoothly, and every role she plays is recognized, so he doesn't need to create such a situation to forcefully promote his wife.

Too brutal!

Qi Hao couldn't even imagine how Sun Honglei would face the doubts after the movie's release.

Also, is this forced promotion really effective?

Qi Hao had a slight impression of Jing Tian, but it was limited to her looks.

Her looks are indeed passable.

As for her acting...

Director Jin Chen said in an interview that the role of "Tian Xi" played by Jing Tian has both literary and martial arts scenes, requiring very high standards from the actress. Not only does she need a pure and refined appearance, but also an intelligent and persistent character, with resilience embedded in the actress herself.

Previously, the crew considered many pure-looking actresses like Zhang Ziyi, An Feng, Sun Li, Zhao Yanzi, etc.,

But none were as suitable as Jing Tian.

On one hand, these actresses have basically formed a fixed image, causing audience aesthetic fatigue; besides, this role is a young girl, and we hope to use a fresh face.

Even though Qi Hao's wife was also compared, he didn't intend to argue with them.

Every time he glanced at them, Qi Hao couldn't help but think of that script he memorized a fifth of.

Hence, Qi Hao remains wary of these so-called domestic big productions.

Instead, he generously shelled out money for animated films like "Kuiba 2," "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage," and "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child."

Moreover, Fantawild Animation, which received investment from West Hao Animation Film and Television, got funds from West Hao and plans to create a series of animations about two bears and a lumberjack.

If the feedback is good, it might be made into a big film in the future.

"Let the Bullets Fly" was released on Saturday, and its box office was actually just for two days, or even less than that time, but this film with explosive reviews still raked in over a hundred million at the box office.

Then, more and more people began to interpret this movie.

Watching Jiang Wen's movies, interpretation is an essential step.

So, some netizens fell into confusion—are we watching the same movie?

Why didn't I see it?

So I've been tirelessly recommending this movie to others these two days, but I must have recommended it in vain.

No, I have to watch it again.

It is precisely these various interpretations that have slowly formed a kind of "Letology" culture.

Word of mouth continues to ferment, and the box office continues to rise.

Although there are differing voices questioning "Let the Bullets Fly" for being too bloody and violent, with everything being damn this and damn that.

But the flaws do not overshadow the brilliance.

The ones ranting might even go for a second watch.

There was a moment of distraction when I didn't see clearly how the clothes were taken off.

They all said big, but I didn't see how big.

Amid the rising of "Let the Bullets Fly," "Uncle" finally came to an end.

Mainland box office 580 million!

Global box office exceeded 1.2 billion!

Particularly, Korea contributed 390 million RMB of the box office, becoming the highest-grossing country and region besides the mainland.

Unfortunately, "Uncle" is purely a commercial film.

Many people watched it, and the box office was high.

However, the level of discussion is still a bit low, far from the nationwide celebration of "Let the Bullets Fly."

The discussions about "Uncle" are nothing more than a few kinds.

One is that the action scenes are very good.

Now that action films are declining, it's rare to have a film with such wonderful action scenes.

Although there is a Xiangjiang lineup, it's clear that it's a film with the mainland in the lead.

Because most of the main actors are mainland people.

Xiangjiang actors are mostly supporting roles.

The second is that Qi Hao is really handsome.

Especially the bath shaving scene, which won the screams of many female audiences.

Many people asked online for the uncut footage of this segment.

Um...

It wasn't cut in the first place, so where's the uncut footage from?

However, many people still believe Qi Hao was fully nude during that scene.

At least the butt was visible.

Some fans swear they've seen it.

The face, the body, the muscles, the touch...

Qi Hao surpassed many Korean males, becoming the new male god in the hearts of the Korean audience.

Accidentally achieving some reverse output.

The third is that Zhao Jinmai became popular.

Zhonghao Entertainment didn't give this young artist under its wings too many roles, but she got plenty of advertising deals.

The movie hadn't finished its two-month run in theaters yet, and she already landed about ten ad endorsements, comparable in commercial value to top stars in the industry.

"Uncle" had a successful run in both box office and reviews, and a celebration was certainly in order.

Coincidentally, "Let the Bullets Fly" also succeeded in both box office and reviews, so they might as well celebrate together.

While others celebrated when "Uncle" crossed the billion mark, Qi Hao wasn't very proactive.

When "Uncle" hit a billion in box office, he said he didn't have time.

When "Uncle" broke five billion, he still said he didn't have time and didn't want to steal the thunder from "Dragon Gate Armor," given it was about to go off the screen anyway.

Now that there's really no delaying, he finally nodded to celebrate.

Just in time, since "Let the Bullets Fly" also had a successful box office and review run, they decided to celebrate together.

While most would celebrate separately, Qi Hao wasn't keen on it.

From the beginning of the year with "First Love" and "Lost on Journey," to "Those Years" and "Hello! Mr. Tree" in the middle of the year, and finally "Uncle" and "Let the Bullets Fly"...

Each and every one, who came would get a red envelope.

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