This Star Doesn’t Work Overtime

 Shen Shenghui certainly knows.

Wang Cheng himself does not want to go to work. Wang Cheng has expressed this idea to the outside world more than once.

If it weren't for his obsession, Wang Cheng would have paid 200 million in liquidated damages and left. Perhaps he would have really quit the entertainment industry, and would have given up his annual income of tens of billions.

 Shen Shenghui would be skeptical if someone else said they wanted to withdraw from the circle.

Even though Liu Qianhua, who was the first person in the Chinese entertainment industry, announced his retirement when he was in his fifties, he never really quit the industry. He would still make a movie and TV show every year or two to make money, or he would still work with commercials. Let's shoot an advertisement or something.

 No one can truly let go of the fame and fortune that is so easily available.

 Especially the celebrities who have been in Vanity Fair for a long time.

However, Shen Shenghui believed Wang Cheng's words to retreat from the circle and rest.

So, faced with boss Qin Yuhai’s question, Shen Shenghui didn’t know what to say.

Qin Yuhai frowned and asked, "How much has the box office of The Matrix been in the past two days?"

Shen Shenghui immediately replied: "The Spring Festival holiday is over, but the box office of The Matrix is ​​still strong, with two to three billion in box office every day, which is the same as the peak period of other popular movies. Now the total box office has officially exceeded five billion , is the first domestic film with a box office of over 5 billion."

“Of course, it is also the first domestic movie with a box office of over 5 billion, because other foreign blockbusters have never achieved such a high box office in China.”

“However, today’s box office trend is still stable. If it continues like this, it is not impossible for the box office to exceed 10 billion in another month of release...”

Qin Yuhai's smoking movement stopped for a moment, and his eyes widened.

 A movie with a box office of over 10 billion?

This is a myth?

 Qin Yuhai immediately picked up the mouse and clicked a few times on the computer. He looked at the recent box office trends and saw that The Matrix had a box office of 270 million yesterday. He was speechless again.

Other movies that are still in theaters only have a few hundred thousand box office tickets left every day, and not even one with a million dollars left.

 This is the box office data that should be expected in the off-season after the holidays.

 The Matrix’s box office of 270 million is like the box office of a hit movie at the beginning of the holiday season.

 If this continues, there is a real chance that it will exceed 10 billion...

 Because, Qin Yuhai knew that the next few months until the May Day holiday would be the off-season for the film market. As long as The Matrix's box office trend is stable, even if it subsequently drops to tens of millions a day, or even around ten million, theaters will not release it. Because even if the box office reaches tens of millions a day, it is a rare and good figure in the off-season of these two to three months. In order to make money, theaters will definitely continue to release the film until May Day.

How much will the total box office be?

 If it really exceeds 10 billion!

 How scary a number must this be?

Ten billion Chinese coins, converted into US dollars, is about 1.4 billion. This number is extremely explosive in the entire world's film history. It is enough to rank among the top ten in the world's film history and become the highest-grossing movie in the world's history. one.

 Taking a long puff of cigarette, Qin Yuhai said seriously: "What are our chances of buying the sequel rights from Wang Cheng?"

Shen Shenghui: "Of course it is much bigger than other entertainment companies. As long as Wang Cheng is willing to sell it, we will definitely be the first partner. I guess Wang Cheng wants to wait until the data on the movie's official release and overseas release are available, and then Talking about copyright issues, that will fetch a high price.”

“Although Wang Cheng doesn’t care about money, he still knows the value of his works very well, so he won’t sell them cheaply.”

 Qin Yuhai smiled bitterly.

 Sale at a discount?

 He has offered a price of several billion!

 There is no other copy of this price in the world.

“Now, people all over the Magic City are discussing Wang Cheng’s works! The exhibition hall of Double Star is full every day.”

 Shen Shenghui continued: "Wang Cheng's influence is still increasing!"

 This is the most terrifying thing in Shen Shenghui's heart.

Wang Cheng has already reached such a high level at this time and has created many record-breaking achievements in the field of pop music. No one dares to object to being said to be the number one pop music player now. In classical music, he has also been praised as the first contemporary musician by many famous classical music schools. He has already stepped into the ranks of music giants, but Wang Cheng refused to become a music giant.

Needless to say, in the field of literature, he has been praised by many Chinese literary figures as the greatest literary figure in China throughout the ages. It is hard to overstate his status to say that it is supreme. It can allow so many tough-talking literary figures to give such an eternal and number one ranking. Evaluation, it definitely requires hard power to beat everyone into submission.

 At this time, the first movie shot in the film and television field had such a terrible box office!

Wang Cheng’s strength and influence have truly exceeded everyone’s imagination in this regard.

But…

 Even so, Wang Cheng’s influence and popularity are still rising every day.

 It seems that Wang Cheng will not stop until he attracts everyone who understands Chinese language into a fan.

 But, Shen Shenghui knew best that Wang Cheng clearly didn’t want this.

 Don’t want, but have the most.

Those who work hard for popularity, fame and fortune every day find it difficult to succeed.

 God is really unfair.

Qin Yuhai closed his eyes slightly. In the past two days, he also went to Shuangxing's exhibition hall for a few hours every day. Of course he knew how amazing and shocking it was to see Wang Cheng's works with his own eyes.

If it wasn't open, he would go there for a while every day to get addicted to it.

"Then tell me, if I meet Wang Cheng's request, will the relationship between us become better? Is it possible to become friends?"

Qin Yuhai opened his eyes and looked at Shen Shenghui and said seriously.

Shen Shenghui was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked, "What does Mr. Qin mean?"

Qin Yuhai seemed to have made a huge decision and said in a deep voice: "Whatever he wants to do, let him do it! No matter how much I lose, I will bear it myself. Will he remember my kindness? Is it possible to become friends in the future?" "

 Become friends with Wang Cheng…

 This is something that everyone in the country wants to do.

It is also wanted by everyone in the entertainment and art circles, literary circles, Chinese studies circles, wealthy circles and other domestic upper-class circles.

But…

 So far, no one has done it.

Except for Zhang Hanwen and Han Xiao who became friends with Wang Cheng at the beginning, many other people who wanted to get close to Wang Cheng failed to become friends with Wang Cheng. They were all strangers who could hardly speak to Wang Cheng.

 The same applies to Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui.

 At this time, Qin Yuhai made up his mind to please Wang Cheng at all costs and become friends with Wang Cheng as much as possible. Even if it means losing tens of billions of profits!

 However, as long as he can build a good relationship with Wang Cheng, even if the contract with Wang Cheng cannot be renewed in the future, as long as he can maintain a good relationship with Wang Cheng, Qin Yuhai feels that it is worth the effort.

Shen Shenghui frowned and thought, and said softly: "Xia Xi has been Wang Cheng's assistant for a while. She gets along with Wang Cheng day and night every day and takes care of Wang Cheng's life. But until now, she has never had more than two opportunities to talk to Wang Cheng every day. Sentence! It’s too difficult to be friends with Wang Cheng.”

Qin Yuhai said regretfully: "If we had shown sincerity and established a good relationship with him from the beginning, we might have become friends by now!"

Shen Shenghui moved his lips but said nothing. He was thinking that at the beginning, they all regarded Wang Cheng as a piece of food and thought they could handle it casually.

Who would have thought that Wang Cheng would develop to where he is today.

 So, Shen Shenghui did not dare to say any more. Qin Yuhai was silent for another moment, and then made up his mind and said: "Okay! Since Wang Cheng said that he wants to rest, then give him time to rest. Let him rest for as long as he wants!"

Shen Shenghui warned: "Mr. Qin, this time CCTV has once again offered a single-issue announcement fee of 3 billion. Dragon TV, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV, Xiangnan TV, and Penguin Entertainment all have similar asking prices. Single issue The notification fee is three billion, and there are some other benefits.”

“If we let Wang Cheng rest, we will lose at least tens of billions in revenue. Moreover, Wang Cheng’s contract only has one year left and it will expire at the end of the year. It is unlikely that the contract will be renewed.”

Qin Yuhai understood. It was unlikely that Wang Cheng would renew his contract. The best way to stop losses now was to arrange as much work for Wang Cheng as possible during the contract period and make more money!

This is a common practice for many entertainment companies to deal with celebrity artists whose contracts have expired.

Especially Wang Cheng now, the last episode of the show was able to earn 2 to 3 billion.

In the next year, if we can maintain this level of advertising fees, then if we put on a program every week, wouldn’t we earn hundreds of billions in a year?

Of course, Shen Shenghui knows that this is impossible. The more viewers watch it, the more viewers will become stale, the ratings will slowly decline, the market will not be so enthusiastic about Wang Cheng, and the advertising fee will definitely slow down. decline.

Furthermore, several major TV stations can still afford such high advertising fees if they cooperate for several issues in a short period of time. However, if the price is so high after forty or fifty issues a year, local stations such as Shanghai TV, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV, and Xiangnan TV will definitely not be able to sustain it. If they can cooperate for three or five issues, their wealth will be wiped out.

Even large government and private capitals such as CCTV and Penguin Entertainment cannot cooperate with Wang Cheng for dozens of programs at such a high price, and their financial resources cannot support it.

Therefore, even if Wang Cheng can maintain such high ratings and appeal, the advertising fee will only slowly decline and there will be no possibility of any increase. This has nothing to do with Wang Cheng himself, but because the market cannot support so much. capital output.

However, if arranged properly and a weekly announcement is given to Wang Cheng, it is impossible to earn hundreds of billions of dollars a year, but tens of billions is no problem!

With the current size of Rubik's Cube Entertainment, if Wang Cheng can earn tens of billions of revenue this year, the entire company will be able to rely on this year's profits for retirement.

 However, Qin Yuhai's mood also changed at this time.

It is much easier to make money through Wang Cheng. He now has a lot of cash in his hands. In addition, the company is running very well thanks to Wang Cheng. Other celebrities and artists have also increased their income a lot by riding on Wang Cheng's popularity. The entire company's Revenue capabilities have risen by more than one level.

 Hence, Qin Yuhai is no longer so eager to pursue money.

Furthermore, after seeing many of Wang Cheng's art works and having more contact with some collectors and artists, he inexplicably became more indifferent to money and pursued art and fame more.

Even if the contract with Wang Cheng cannot be renewed in the future, relying on the wealth accumulated by Wang Cheng in the past year and the solid foundation of cooperation with many TV stations, Rubik's Cube Entertainment will definitely be the overlord in the future. I dare not say that it will surpass Penguin Entertainment, but with It is absolutely possible for Penguin Entertainment to be on par.

 In the entertainment industry, what you eat is connections. If you have a wide network of connections, you will have more cooperation and your income will naturally be higher.

 Money and status are all available to Qin Yuhai.

 Now he wants to become friends with Wang Cheng, in order to improve his image and status and integrate into a higher-level circle.

Qin Yuhai closed his eyes slightly, leaned back on the chair, and said softly: "You and I will go to see Wang Cheng later, and I will tell him in person. It won't wait a while. In the afternoon, when Wang Cheng takes a nap, we will go Meet Wang Cheng!”

 Shen Shenghui nodded: "Okay, Mr. Qin!"

Shen Shenghui is naturally willing if Qin Yuhai can come forward in person, so he doesn't have to pass the news between the two of them, and both parties will be displeased.

As for Wang Cheng, the contract with Hollywood giant Snow Mountain Film and Television was signed very smoothly. After all, Snow Mountain Film and Television had already agreed to Wang Cheng's conditions, and Wang Cheng did not have too many other requirements. All the details were in accordance with industry rules.

 Hence, a contract for the overseas distribution rights of The Matrix was quickly signed, giving priority to the adaptation rights!

After seeing off the Hollywood group, Wang Cheng and Xia Xi had a casual lunch together, and then took a nap!

 Getting up after a nap...

Just as Wang Cheng sat down and drank a cup of Xia Xi's tea, the doorbell rang.

Xia Xi glanced at it and said in slight surprise: "Wang Cheng, it's Mr. Qin and Director Shen who are here!"

Wang Cheng sat on the lounge chair in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, took a sip of tea, then put the tea cup down and gently rocked the lounge chair, giving him the feeling of an old man sitting and watching the sunset. Hearing Xia Xi's words, he let out a faint hum.

Xia Xi then opened the door, and Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui both walked in with smiles on their faces, said hello to Xia Xi, then changed into slippers and walked towards Wang Cheng.

Qin Yuhai moved a bench and sat next to Wang Cheng. Facing the sea, he smiled and said: "You still know how to enjoy it, Wang Cheng. I admire your state of mind."

Wang Cheng didn't say anything, but poured a cup of tea for Qin Yuhai himself.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Yuhai's eyes. This was the first time he had enjoyed this kind of treatment after many contacts with Wang Cheng. He immediately took the tea cup with both hands and took a sip, and said easily: "Good tea, I think only Xia Xi can make this tea." I got it, but I couldn't get it even if I wanted to. I heard Lao Shen say that you have been tired recently and want to rest! I think you have made the greatest contribution to the company since your debut. Our company has grown a lot because of you."

“So, I heard it and think you should take a rest too. How about it? How long do you want to rest? I’ll give you a long vacation!”

Wang Cheng glanced at Qin Yuhai in slight surprise. Unexpectedly, Mr. Qin stopped making money? Really let yourself rest?

 “Two months!”

However, although Wang Cheng was surprised by Qin Yuhai's words, he was not polite.

He clearly knows how much money he has made for Rubik's Cube Entertainment, which is money that other super giants can't make in their lifetime.

 So, even if he rests for a long time, he can be said to be confident and does not owe Qin Yuhai anything.

 I immediately asked for a two-month vacation.

 Qin Yuhai breathed a sigh of relief. He had made psychological preparations in advance and could agree to Wang Cheng's rest for up to half a year. Although that would be a huge loss, he could bear it.

 Unexpectedly, Wang Cheng took two months' vacation.

 Although it is not short, it is much better than he expected.

Therefore, Qin Yuhai immediately smiled heartily and said: "Two months is too short. You have helped the company so much, how about three months of rest?"

Wang Cheng smiled faintly: "That's okay!"

“Okay, then Wang Cheng, you should have a good rest during these three months. No one in the company will bother you with any work-related matters.”

Qin Yuhai said grandly.

 Shen Shenghui's eyes flashed in shock behind him. He didn't expect Qin Yuhai to be so generous and generous this time. Wang Cheng wanted two months of vacation, and Qin Yuhai took the initiative to add an extra month!

Calculated based on Wang Cheng’s last program in a week, even if the advertising fee is reduced in the future, calculated as a single episode of more than one billion, the twelve episodes of the program in three months will lose tens of billions!

This is not a paper number such as market capitalization, but actual and predictable cash income.

Wang Cheng also glanced at Qin Yuhai in slight surprise and said lightly: "You are very good!"

Qin Yuhai's eyes flashed with joy again, and he said with a smile: "That's how I am. I know how to be grateful and know that I must repay any kindness. You have helped me so much, and I will definitely meet your requirements! Okay, then I won't disturb you. Take a rest. In these three months, you should have a good rest. If you need anything, please contact me at any time!"

 “We’ll leave first.”

 After saying that, Qin Yuhai did not take the opportunity to pester Wang Cheng to make demands or say anything more. Instead, after receiving a compliment from Wang Cheng, he left appropriately.

Wang Cheng nodded and said yes.

 Qin Yuhai turned around and said hello to Xia Xi, then left Wang Cheng's house with Shen Shenghui.

As soon as he left Wang Cheng's home, Shen Shenghui first contacted Qin Shangran, Wu Tong, Li Guang, Zhang Huizhong, Liu Jiahui and others, and told them that Wang Cheng would take a three-month rest and refused temporary cooperation. Require.

 When several people heard that Wang Cheng was going to rest for three months, they were all shocked!

Then, within a short time, the news spread throughout the circle!

Everyone listened and couldn't believe the operation of Rubik's Cube Entertainment.