I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 691 688. Hundred Steelmaking

In fact, no matter how obsessed Chen Rui is with two-dimensional culture... To put it bluntly, it is a subculture that has not yet become popular in China.

Regardless of how popular Japan is, the soil given to it by China is not considered to be favorable at present.

This subculture, in the eyes of those who like it, is the best in the world.

But for Xu Xin...

In fact, he dare not say that he is a two-dimensional person.

Because his understanding of the two-dimensional culture is actually very one-sided.

Only read comics and animations you like.

For example, the three major migrant comics are at the bottom of the Japanese comic despise chain.

Both he and his wife love to watch it.

I love watching and can make jokes.

But if you meet an old two-dimensional person like Chen Rui and he talks to you about things like "⑨" and "Yakumo Purple", Xu Xin will be numb.

Because I don’t understand.

Have absolutely no idea what it is.

But as a director, his thinking has always been divergent. He has and must be highly adaptable and receptive to any new thing that can be linked to "art" or "entertainment".

The most taboo thing about being a director is to trap yourself in a small world.

It's easy to limit yourself to a certain place and never get out.

and……

Maybe it was fate.

Ever since he and his brother Makoto Shinkai exchanged emails every three days to talk about the cultural differences and similarities between Japan and China, his eyes have inevitably shifted to the domestic animation industry.

Not necessarily able to shoot.

But he was interested.

Because...the animation industry is not the same as making real movies.

There is no way to say which side has a broader world, I can only say that each has its own merits.

In addition to the station A and station B that I talked about with Chen Rui today, it is inevitable that he is very interested in the so-called "second dimension".

After listening to the classmate named Liu Wei for a few minutes talking about his company's prospects, he couldn't help but smile when he heard him say, "Our company philosophy is to save the world with technology nerds."

This slogan is pretty good.

But it's quite pleasing.

As for the other party's business plan, frankly speaking, it is so-so.

During the audition stage, everyone came up to talk. Rather than talking about the business plan, it was more about impressing the judges with their eloquence.

Only in the subsequent promotion competition, will you make a PPT to continue explaining your ideas according to the key points left by the judges.

So these 6 minutes are not so much about competition, but about how to arouse the interest of the judges.

In this regard, Liu Wei's words made everyone, including Xu Xin and Wang Sicong, raise their heads.

"I think smartphones will be a big blue ocean in the future! We want to create one or more virtual idols that can be freely used and interacted with on mobile phones, so that mobile phones, computers... and even consoles can interact with each other..."

Whether the following words can be realized... is whether a game can be interoperable on computers, mobile phones, and consoles. Xu Xin does not understand the technology in this area, so it is difficult to evaluate.

But he felt that this young man's vision was quite advanced.

Everyone knows that smartphones will definitely set off the next round of innovation in entertainment technology. This is a recognized and indisputable fact.

But being able to come up with this kind of interaction...

Xu Xin didn't understand what this statement meant to other technology tycoons.

But for him, he was quite satisfied.

What's more, this is the first person to take the stage.

Very good.

…

Soon, the 6-minute speech time was over.

The judge commented.

Everyone looked at each other...

For a moment, no one said a word.

In fact, this is easy to understand.

Although the people who came today are all well-known figures in the country,... such as Chen Rui and Xu Xin are "temporary workers" among the judges.

Come to the opening ceremony and finals.

No intermediate links are involved.

The people who really have “real power” are the people in the entrepreneurial foundation.

As well as angel investors who maintain good cooperation with entrepreneurial foundations.

Both groups of people must follow the leadership of the people from the Entrepreneurship Foundation.

If someone wants to speak in someone else's place, someone else must come first.

Therefore, under the instruction of the host, one of the internal members of the Entrepreneurship Foundation and the leader of the Jiaotong University Foundation who was at home today took the microphone and said:

"Classmate Liu Wei's concept is very good. It can be seen that your plan also brings us a new perspective."

As he spoke, he looked left and right and said with a smile:

"To be honest, this is the first time I have heard today that people between the ages of 16 and 39 can be considered "technical geeks." It seems that many of our guests here today meet this condition. .”

His words were met with chuckles from some people.

It also brought a touch of relaxation to the atmosphere.

But...

"Honestly, I think virtual idols are a bit one-sided as a business base. What I want to know is that since it is a virtual idol, it means that your platform must be based on the Internet. The Internet is very inclusive and simple. Virtual idols have a slightly narrow vision. This is my point of view."

After he finished speaking, he nodded to the host, which meant that he could switch to someone else.

The host understood and focused his attention on these guests.

After a round of inspection, he suddenly said:

"Director Xu, what do you think of Liu Wei's creative plan?"

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned.

Somewhat surprised...

There are so many Internet tycoons with professional counterparts, why did you choose me specifically?

At this time, the microphone had been passed.

Seeing this, he thought for a while and then grabbed the microphone:

"In fact, my views are slightly different from Director Ren's."

As he spoke, he politely waved his hand to the leader who just spoke to express his apology.

Then he looked to the left and right and said:

"When I come here today, there are so many outstanding investors from various industries in front of me. I am a little bit out of my depth. Just... just throw some ideas out there. What I said is wrong, seniors, please don't laugh at me."

Finally he looked at Liu Wei:

"Actually, Mr. Chen Rui and Mr. Chen next to me just now and I have been chatting while we were waiting. What Mr. Chen said to me is similar to your classmate. Mr. Chen also believes that the subculture of the second dimension is the most important thing in our country. It has a living soil. Its culture is diverse.

I don’t know what your follow-up plan is, classmate. Are you simply going to be a virtual idol similar to Hatsune Miku, or are you planning to radiate around and conduct diversified operations? What I want to express is that your path is actually the right one. "

Liu Wei's eyes lit up.

A smile appeared on his face.

"Of course, it remains to be discussed whether your business plan is feasible. The reason why I say you are on the right path is because after listening to your plan, I understand that your idea should be in the early stages of starting a business. Among young people...

It may not be a large number, but it is a group of people who are extremely loyal. Make products that satisfy them. The simplicity of your product is your highlight and your excellence. Note that here I am referring to the early stages of starting a business. It is much better to concentrate on one thing than to hit it with a hammer and a stick. "

"Thank you, Director Xu..."

Liu Wei quickly bowed and thanked him.

Xu Xin nodded politely in response and continued:

"Of course, as I said just now, it is debatable whether the business plan is feasible. Because the time is short, we can only understand the starting point of the career line you want to express. As for whether the follow-up is feasible, it depends on the investors. What is your senior’s understanding of your plan after having a comprehensive understanding of it? But as far as starting is concerned, I think you are on the right path. This is my opinion, thank you."

"Thank you, Director Xu, thank you."

Liu Wei bowed again.

"Okay, thank you, Director Xu, for your kind words..."

The host once again took over the hosting duties.

Guide the next person to comment.

At this time, Wang Sicong leaned into his ear and asked:

"Are you interested in this project? I think it's just average. Isn't it just a domestic version of Hatsune Miku..."

"So I said it is open to discussion. But I admire his approach very much. Small and refined is the most suitable product in the early stage of starting a business, rather than being too ambitious. So... it's not bad."

Hearing this, Wang Sicong nodded subconsciously to express his understanding.

At the same time, I thought about it and suddenly said:

"Hey, how about we also set up an investment fund?"

Xu Xin didn't take it seriously and just said:

"We'll talk about it later."

Wang Sicong nodded knowingly.

also.

Let’s talk about it later.

Anyway, they really don’t know how to spend their money.

Don't mention anything else, my friend can't even spend 7,000 yuan a month.

That's enough.

…

Liu Wei, who was the first to take the stage, was promoted.

Maybe to give Xu Xin some face?

Although everyone thinks that virtual idols are unreliable, Director Xu praised it so much that it would be inappropriate not to give a vote of approval.

As a result, he became the first person to be promoted, which was a good start for the meeting of entrepreneurial experts.

However, after listening to it all morning, even a layman like Xu Xin discovered... At least seven out of ten college students start their own businesses, but they are all in the paper stage.

The "future" in their eyes is two different things from the future in reality.

Jiaotong University, as a well-known university in China, is also the same.

Xu Xinlu also made several speeches one after another.

Everyone can see it...

He is really oily.

The kind of oil that no one can offend.

It smells like an old official.

On the surface, it is impossible to hear any "denial" words from his mouth.

impossible.

Even Wang Sicong sharply pointed out the contradictions in a classmate's entrepreneurial plan after he opened his mouth, saying bluntly:

"I don't think you're ready at all."

But it's Xu Xin's turn...

Still praise.

This classmate, you are so brave.

Not bad.

The plan is pretty good.

There are just some details that need to be changed...

That's probably what it means.

Regardless of whether you agree with the plan or not, he will not point out your shortcomings very pointedly.

To put it bluntly, one word: fake.

But this kind of fakeness represents another layer of wisdom.

After a whole morning's work, many people felt that despite their young age...it is really not easy to achieve such an achievement today.

Xu Xin doesn't know what these big guys think of him...

Or it doesn’t matter if you know it.

This era is an era that requires individuality.

If you have personality, it often means you have explosive points.

The spotlight will be on you.

This is actually how the so-called "hype" and "gimmicks" come about.

But in fact, after careful study, most smart people know how to hide their true thoughts.

To put it bluntly, in this kind of public place, there is no need to push yourself to the forefront just for the traffic.

The buns have fillings, not on the pleats.

It doesn't matter whether it's oily or slippery.

To sum it up, it is just the wisdom of "stopping words".

…

After lunch, Wang Sicong and he found a shady place to smoke.

The two of them are not very old, so they are no different from students in school.

But what we talked about was beyond the scope of students.

"This is what I think. In the future, the main strategic focus will be on the mobile phone field. Or the mobile terminal field... I feel that it is not too late to do it now."

"Software?"

"Yes. Software, haven't you noticed? Nowadays, there are more and more mobile software, including games on Apple platforms. Have you played Infinity Sword?"

"No, the score looks pretty high."

"That's a... how can I put it, a game with no controls. The graphics are a bit soul-based, but it's fun, and the plot is also deep. What can I tell you... I listened to their entrepreneurial philosophy this morning, and added Games like "Angry Birds" that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars... I think they are really on to something."

"So you want to be an angel investor?"

"right."

"Then let's get one? Ask Luan and the others, if they want to do it, I will invest 100 million for you first?"

"Let's make an agreement first. If you make a profit, you'll share it with me. If you lose money, don't come to me."

Hearing this, Xu Xin rolled his eyes:

"It's a beautiful idea. If you make money, everyone will share it. If you lose money, treat it as something we lent to you. 9 out and 13 out."

"..."

The corners of Wang Sicong's mouth twitched.

Even though I know this bastard is joking...

But the person who can say this has a dark conscience.

…

The prizes in today’s entrepreneurship competition are quite interesting.

To be honest, the money given was not much.

If you can stand to the end, the bonus will only be 30,000 yuan.

Thirty thousand, twenty thousand, ten thousand.

But its benefits are great.

At that time, there will be a 60-square-meter office building located in the Pioneer Park for the winners to use for free for one year, as well as a 100,000 yuan entrepreneurial fund from the Young Eagle Program.

In this magical city where every inch of land is at a premium, this kind of prize is still very exciting.

At the end of the day, Xu Xin took Chen Rui to have a meal together before it was finally over.

The next thing will have nothing to do with Xu Xin.

People sent by Wang Sicong and Yang Mi will join in.

This entrepreneurial competition is quite long, half a year.

After finishing the business of the entrepreneurship competition, Xu Xin went to Headwind again on Monday.

The following Tuesday, Yuntu announced their first signed artist to the outside world.

angelbaby Studio, funded by Yuntu, was officially established.

In fact, this news cannot be said to be shocking.

Although Yuntu stopped for a while after its establishment, it was during this period that everyone analyzed everything that could be analyzed.

The first artist...or the artists who join in the future must be people who have a close relationship with the Northwest and Shanghai circles.

And Yang Ying is obviously very suitable.

Everyone knows about her relationship with Yang Mi.

My own business is also very prosperous. At first glance, setting up a personal studio at this moment is a loss for Shuangwei...

But when I think about the identity of the couple.

Especially with Xu Xin's identity, Yang Ying, a potential stock with charisma, is the most suitable person.

Her career is on the rise, and as long as she can achieve results, she will be able to make a name for herself in Cloud Atlas.

He couldn't be a more suitable candidate.

In other words...

These two couples are so willing to give up.

Tsk…

…

March 21st.

The box office of "Guanyin Mountain" has exceeded 67 million yuan.

As a literary film, this movie is undoubtedly a huge profit.

The cost of filming was twelve million.

Although it is unclear how much publicity there is, its promotion method is different from the previous films in the Beijing circle. Although it is also overwhelming, it is more of the "manpower" of Liang Binning who may appear anywhere at any time.

It’s normal to think about it.

After all, it was a film that was sealed at the Tokyo Film Festival. With this film, Liang Binning completely established her position as the best actress.

No matter what movies she makes in the future, no one will criticize her acting skills in her roles.

It’s normal for her to work so hard in publicity.

Therefore, although Laurel did not disclose it, it is estimated that... the total cost of Guanyin Mountain should be around 20 million.

Let’s not mention the overseas box office for now.

Domestically, the film has already made its money back, even making a small profit.

As a literary film, it undoubtedly delivered a satisfactory answer.

5 million on the first day, 26 million in 3 days, and 56 million in box office in 10 days. As of today, a total of 18 days, 68 million.

If this trend continues, it may reach the level of 80 million in the end.

Liang Binning's appeal has been tested by the market.

If there were no "Hawthorn Tree", then it might be the highest-grossing literary film in the past two years.

Although when it premiered, it was thrown a basin of cold water because people compared it to "The Hawthorn Tree".

But subsequent efforts proved that... as long as "Hawthorn Tree" is put aside, it is also a leader-level existence.

but……

Just tonight.

Another movie is coming out.

"Steel Piano".

A movie starring Qin Hailu and Wang Qianyuan.

Liang Binning won the Best Actress award with "Guanyin Mountain", and Wang Qianyuan won the Best Actor award with this movie.

The two movies, although not at the same time, are both set in March.

Externally, these two films are a double success.

They are all movies that bring glory to the country.

But now it feels like "there's no need to hurry up."

A movie king and a movie queen.

All in March.

The most important thing is that the power behind these two movies is the Beijing and Northwest circles that have been "fighting" the most fiercely during this period.

Unconsciously, everyone focused their attention on this movie at the same time.

Can "Gang's Piano" beat "Guanyin Mountain"?

You know...compared to Liang Binning's appeal and model-worker-like publicity, the publicity for "The Piano of Steel" is very ordinary.

A few painless shows and a few simple press conferences.

Feel……

It doesn't seem to work.

…

10pm.

Wangfujing, Hengdian Cinema.

"Hello, we are reporters from Yanjing Channel's "Tiantian Film and Television Circle". Can you accept an interview?"

The two young men and women who looked like college students, who were still whispering, raised their heads at the same time.

After seeing the reporter walking over, the boy was stunned for a moment, then nodded:

"convenient."

"Are you two here to watch a movie?"

"Uh...yeah."

"Can you tell me which movie you chose today?"

"The Piano of Steel."

"Are you both?"

"Yes."

"Then...can you tell me why you chose this movie?"

"If there is a reason..."

The boy thought for a while and said:

"Isn't it an award-winning movie...and there's nothing good to watch recently. But "The Piano of Steel" is said to be produced by Xu Xin. I still like it better and trust his vision. Although there are no big stars in this movie , but we still came to take a look.”

"How could it be? Qin Hailu is in "The Piano of Steel"."

"Uh...is she famous?"

"...Okay, thank you."

The reporter held up the microphone and left, looking for the next interviewer.

As for the sentence at the end of this interview, don’t think about it, it must be cut.

The interview between the two people is like a microcosm of the audience's mentality in the film "The Piano of Steel".

Although its publicity is very general, because Xiying Studio paid special attention to the position of "Producer Xu Xin" in the trailer and during the promotion, it expressed Xu Xin's involvement in the film.

This has also become a very important point for "The Piano of Steel" to attract audiences to watch.

Otherwise, there is no reason for these people to come over to watch the premiere of "The Piano" at 12 o'clock in the morning.

In addition, Xu Xin and Yang Mi have been posting on Weibo these days to promote the movie.

Wang Sicong is more realistic.

Directly posted a Weibo with pictures:

"I'm going to watch "The Piano" tonight, will anyone come?"

Although the budget is not large, everyone is promoting this movie.

Finally, with the arrival of midnight on March 22, the premiere of "The Piano of Steel" began.

On the morning of March 22, Xu Xin and Yang Mi also sent photos of their "couple tickets", indicating that they also went to the cinema to watch a movie.

The score of "The Piano of Steel" was also unlocked at around 8 o'clock in the morning.

Starting rating: 8.7

More than 700 people rated it.

This score proves that this movie is indeed good.

And after everyone’s hard publicity, the day on the 22nd officially ended.

At 0:42 a.m. on the 23rd, a piece of news swept across the movie sector.

The first-day box office of "The Piano of Steel": 11.2 million.

It's all red!

This time...

The piano is really made of steel.

seem……

Still making steel!