novellhall Chapter 35: The Heavenly Tribulation is About to Be Transcended
Chapter 35: The Heavenly Tribulation is About to Be Transcended
It would be a lie to say Wei Yi wasn't tempted by the invitations from LV and Anna Wintour.
He is very clear.
If I can truly gain Anna Wintour's approval and become the photographer for next year's LV early spring show...
After that, I can completely dominate the fashion industry in China.
This trend has even spread to the entire Asian fashion industry.
However, some systems are cheating.
He was 100% confident that he could complete the task.
However, there's always a "however" in everything.
He doesn't have time.
I really don't have time.
He is now rushing to "transcend the heavenly tribulation".
It means exactly what it says.
That day, Tian Erzhuang took him to Han Sanping's place at China Film Group.
Having successfully secured Han Sanping's investment commitment, the film began preparations for project approval.
The silly system gave him a "surprise".
It refreshed the core main storyline quests for the first time.
[With one golden pill swallowed, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!]
[Because the host's cultivation has reached its peak (investment secured, script approved, project initiated), a three-month closed-door cultivation period is about to begin (film shooting). After the closed-door cultivation ends (film wraps), a divine tribulation will occur (the film's box office, critical acclaim, and awards will follow). If the host successfully overcomes this tribulation, their cultivation will advance from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, officially entering the path of immortal cultivation. If the host fails to overcome the tribulation, they will be reduced to dust under the wrath of heaven. The host is urged to act with utmost care!]
[Reward: Golden Core Stage Dao Cultivation]
Timeframe: Three months
[Punishment for failure: Reduced to dust under the heavenly tribulation]
This is insane.
There are only three months left.
I'm going to New York.
They're putting on that damn LV early spring fashion show.
It can take at least a week, and possibly a month.
Wei Yi simply doesn't have that much time right now.
He was genuinely afraid of the so-called heavenly tribulation.
He failed to transcend his tribulation and turned into dust!
For him now, nothing is more important than making movies (while in seclusion for training).
Saving your life is the most important thing.
Forget about LV and Anna Wintour.
Even if the Empress Dowager herself came to invite him now, it would be impossible to persuade him!
This caught the attention of Mu Deyuan, Fan Binbin, and others.
Naturally, it became about him making movies.
She even declined invitations from the "Devil Wears Prada" and LV.
As soon as Chen Chen and the others left, Mu Deyuan couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what were you thinking? That's a female demon and LV, why didn't you go?"
"There's not enough time, Professor Mu. I need to make a movie."
"The movie can be delayed, or paused for a period of time."
"It can't be delayed, it can't be paused. Nothing can stop my determination to make this film!"
My life is more important!
Mu Deyuan, unaware of the truth, genuinely believed that he was a huge movie buff.
For making a movie.
They would rather give up the opportunity to live a glamorous life in the fashion industry and make a name for themselves internationally.
Then I thought about how this child had even turned down Tsinghua and Peking Universities in order to get into Beijing Film Academy.
And then consider the present.
Mu Deyuan immediately realized that this child was a born filmmaker.
Not to mention his unparalleled super talent.
There are very few people in the whole country with this kind of love for movies.
"What a good kid." Mu Deyuan exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "Our Beijing Film Academy really hit the jackpot by having you selected them."
"Professor Mu, you can't say that..." He actually really wanted to go to New York to show off.
Actually, I'd love to be the godfather of China's fashion industry.
But alas, this damn stupid system won't allow it!
On the other side...
After Chen Chen and the others left.
Fan Binbin thought for a moment, then immediately whispered a few words in her mother's ear.
Zhang Chuanmei hesitated for a moment, then nodded and left the lounge.
Now, after Mu Deyuan and Wei Yi finished talking.
She asked curiously, "According to the two masters, is Master Wei preparing to make a movie?"
"Stop calling me 'Master' or 'Master,' it sounds awkward." Mu Deyuan waved his hand. "Just call me Teacher Mu, or Professor Mu."
"Just call me Wei Yi. I'm only eighteen years old, calling me 'master' sounds weird," Wei Yi said casually.
"Okay." Fan Binbin readily complied, maintaining his sociable nature. "Then, I'll call you Mr. Wei. Mr. Wei, are you making a movie?"
"Yes." Wei Yi nodded. "I studied directing, so of course I want to make movies. I'm currently preparing for my first film."
Fan Binbin immediately became interested.
She was worried about how to deepen her relationship with Wei Yi, the darling of the Beijing Film Academy and a photography master.
Here comes the opportunity.
"Then I'll have to call you Director Wei from now on." She immediately changed her form of address and said with a smile, "When is Director Wei's movie scheduled to be filmed?"
"The sooner the better, let's plan for the end of this month."
"Well..." Fan Binbin answered without hesitation, "I wonder if I would have the honor of playing a role in Director Wei's film? Any role is fine, even a minor one!"
"..." Upon hearing Fan Binbin's words, Wei Yi pondered for a moment.
Actually, at the very beginning.
Wei Yi's plan for his first feature film was to invest only a few million yuan.
Even a price under one million is not out of the question.
But who knew that Tian Erzhuang and the higher-ups at Beijing Film Academy would be so supportive?
He directly used his connections with Han Sanping.
They gave him a budget of ten million right off the bat.
Unfortunately, it triggered a bug in the silly system.
They created what they called a heavenly tribulation.
This has led to a difference in the film's reputation, box office, and awards after its release, which is essentially a matter of the power of the so-called tribulation and the rewards for successfully overcoming it.
This forced Wei Yi to consider more factors.
Wei Yi isn't too worried about awards and reputation.
He is confident in his script, as well as in the filming and the final product.
At worst, I can go all out and use all the system's capabilities.
But regarding box office revenue...
To be honest.
He is also confident.
But I don't have as much confidence in the former two.
So, in order to ensure that the tribulation can be successfully overcome.
He had to come up with some underhanded tactics.
For example, using some marketing methods and distribution techniques that are ahead of their time.
such as……
Wei Yi looked at Fan Binbin in front of him.
They cram stars and big names into movies.
Go for a big lineup.
This method had an immediate and significant effect on boosting box office revenue in this era.
The main issue is that in this day and age, the average worker's monthly salary is only around a thousand yuan.
Where are the movie tickets?
The cheaper ones are around twenty, while the more expensive ones are over thirty.
Watching a movie that costs 30 yuan can take up about 1/50 or even more of your monthly salary.
You should know that at this time, a fast food meal at a restaurant would only cost seven or eight yuan.
In comparison, watching a movie at this time is definitely a significant "high-end entertainment expense".
For example.
There are now two movies to choose from at the cinema.
A movie with all the characters being unknown.
A movie has many stars.
Without knowing the quality of the content.
Audiences are naturally more willing to spend money to see movies with more stars.
But... China Film Group only invested ten million.
Wei Yi himself only has about a million on him right now.
Try harder and be shameless.
It's estimated that the Beijing Film Academy can bring in a few million more for him.
The total won't exceed 1500 million.
That's all the budget we have.
If you only spend money, you really can't invite many big-name celebrities.
Wei Yi's original idea was to use his personal connections.
Let's invite Gong Li over, and then find a way to get Chow Yun-fat to make a cameo appearance as well.
The former should be willing to give him this face now.
The latter... although it's money from a dead person.
But considering that I might be able to get him more resources in the fashion industry.
They should be able to invite them to play minor roles with limited screen time.
Now Fan Binbin has volunteered, acting as if he doesn't care about the money.
Wei Yi was tempted.