CHAPTER 339: CHAPTER 335: ALL BEGINNINGS ARE DIFFICULT (SEEKING MONTHLY TICKETS)

Next, "Those Years" will soon be released in Xiangjiang, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

At the Venice Film Festival, Qi Hao even sold the overseas adaptation rights for "Those Years."

Although it was only a few hundred thousand US dollars, it was equivalent to recouping the cost of the script.

At that time, he only spent a million to buy the rights.

The adaptation rights were included when purchasing the rights.

Arranging for "Those Years" to be shown in Taiwan sparked quite a bit of controversy.

There, they now use a ’quota lottery’ system for importing mainland films, randomly selecting 10 mainland films for distribution in Taiwan each year.

However, Qi Hao’s last movie "First Love, This Little Thing" won a spot in the lottery, and now "Those Years" has been selected as well.

It would be surprising if there was no trick involved.

However, no one seems obsessed with having movies released in Taiwan anymore.

The market there is too small and entirely dominated by Hollywood.

If you really want to show it, just add a Xiangjiang production label.

"Uncle" will be released simultaneously in mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan soon, following the Xiangjiang route.

With the addition of overseas box office revenue, surpassing a billion total box office earnings with "Those Years" will be a breeze.

If the mainland box office reaches 800 million, it would safely claim the box office champion title.

Qi Hao securely sits as the number one in commercial cinema.

Of course, it’s mainly because the economy has improved, and everyone has more disposable income to enjoy recreational activities.

As the movie market improves, the number of screens has also increased.

Comparing "Those Years" to "Hero" in terms of box office success is obviously unfair.

Of course, this does not diminish Qi Hao’s awesomeness at all.

Netizens have expressed that after Qi Hao made "Steel Piano," everyone thought he was an art film director.

No one expected him to continuously break domestic box office records with two campus romance films.

Even more surprising was that a person who never attended high school could depict high school life so well.

Is it because he never experienced high school, so he imagined it to be so beautiful?

Given the current circumstances, "Those Years" is certainly going to be extended.

There’s no other way, with such good box office momentum, even if Qi Hao doesn’t want to extend it, the theaters won’t agree.

Everyone is doing business together, peace is the most valuable.

Once the movie is released, it no longer solely belongs to Qi Hao’s side.

Then "hello! Mr. Tree" is also screening.

Although its box office only reaches a few hundred thousand daily, returning to the break-even point is no longer an issue.

Additionally, "Uncle" has also started promotion.

It’s scheduled for release on September 24th.

The luck with this movie wasn’t as good.

"Lost on Journey" and "Those Years" were quite lucky, confronting no particularly strong movies during their release period.

"Uncle" has to face "Heaven-Reaching Empire."

Although "Heaven-Reaching Empire" won nothing at the Venice International Film Festival, it grossed 20 million on its first day, with a first-week box office of 110 million, making it a very strong contender.

Additionally, the martial arts film "Sword Rain," written and directed by Su Zhaobin, produced by Wu Yushen, starring Michelle Yeoh, Zheng Yusheng, Wang Xueqi, Big S, and Yu Wenle, will also be released at the end of the month.

Along with "Martial Arts Hero" and "Love Under the Hawthorn Tree."

Meanwhile, "Those Years" and "Inception" are still raking in box office earnings.

It’s like being caught between a wolf and a tiger.

To promote "Uncle," Zhao Jinmai, who had already started school, had to take leave.

It’s the first film she’s starring in, and it means a lot to her, so to make a good start in the entertainment circle, she can’t just let it go.

Fortunately, money makes the world go round.

Her family hired her a tutor, who follows her everywhere, and after attending events, she catches up with her studies at the hotel.

Zhao Jinmai signed with Qi Hao Studio, and since "Uncle," she hasn’t taken on any other roles.

Old Tian believes it’s better to have none than to have bad quality, and the main task at this stage is still learning.

However, he still got Zhao Jinmai a few children’s commercials.

Zhao Jinmai and Qi Hao starred in "Uncle," plus Old Tian’s long-standing commercial relationships within the industry made securing a few commercials a breeze.

Endorsements don’t take up much time compared to other activities.

Shooting commercials and arranging promotional events can be scheduled during holidays as much as possible.

Yet the income is very substantial.

Now Zhao Jinmai can not only support herself but also pay for her assistant and private tutor to follow her around, even buying gifts for her parents.

Qi Hao’s advice to Zhao Jinmai is to professionally study the fundamentals, such as acting and lines.

He also had someone introduce voice-over work to her.

The animation films invested by West Hao Film Industry have no shortage of voice-over jobs.

In late September, Qi Hao attended Wang Baoqiang’s wedding.

"Qi Hao, I thought you wouldn’t make it."

Wang Baoqiang was relieved to see Qi Hao arrive as promised.

Qi Hao was his invited officiant.

An officiant is a person invited by both parties to witness their wedding ceremony.

Generally, they are trusted, respected, or esteemed individuals.

Qi Hao might not be esteemed.

But he did introduce Weng Jinyu to Wang Baoqiang.

If not for Qi Hao introducing Weng Jinyu to Wang Baoqiang, it would have been uncertain whether Wang Baoqiang could find a wife or what kind of wife he could find.

Plus, Qi Hao’s standing in the entertainment circle is notable.

Being the officiant is not excessive.

"Just finished an event, this is Zhao Jinmai, a little actress from my new movie. If there are good roles in the future, please introduce them to her."

Qi Hao briefly introduced her.

After the event, he conveniently brought Zhao Jinmai along.

Of course, Qi Hao’s female companion was still An Feng.

An Feng arrived even earlier than Qi Hao, as Qi Hao was slightly late due to attending an event.

"Okay, little friend, how old are you?"

Wang Baoqiang liked the cute little child he saw.

He and Weng Jinyu chose this time to get married because Weng Jinyu wanted to have a child before turning thirty.

The career woman even included having children in her plans.

Who knows what might happen if Wang Baoqiang can’t accomplish this task.

After all, having children is not something you can achieve just by wanting it.

"I’ll be nine in a week."

Zhao Jinmai was born on September 29, 2002, so she was actually celebrating her eighth birthday.

But people are just like that.

When young, they always eagerly await growing up, and once grown, they wish to be young again in various ways.

Some even go so far as to alter their age.

"Ah, then come and be a flower girl for me; the previously arranged flower girl backed out."

Wang Baoqiang definitely knows how to utilize resources.

"Alright, Uncle Wang, here’s my gift money!"

It was Zhao Jinmai’s first time attending an insider’s wedding; her mother, knowing her boss was taking her to Wang Baoqiang’s wedding, temporarily withdrew money to prepare a red envelope.

"Haha, no need, no need, you’re so young, you don’t need to give gift money. Come on, let’s go inside."

Wang Baoqiang was amused.

Zhao Jinmai didn’t have to give a gift, but Qi Hao and An Feng definitely had to.

Moreover, since Qi Hao and An Feng aren’t married, they have to give double.

Each gives their own.

"You’re here, I’ve saved spots for you and Mai Mai."

An Feng, seeing Qi Hao arrive, greeted him with a usual expression.

Wang Baoqiang’s wedding was held in the capital.

In addition to relatives and friends from both sides, some entertainment circle celebrities attended.

Primarily those who had collaborated with him.

However, his wedding was somewhat confidential, with media being kept outside.

Qi Hao arranged for Zhao Jinmai and first greeted Wang Baoqiang’s parents before returning to the table.

Then he greeted everyone at the same table.

"This table feels like a ’Soldier Assault’ cast reunion."

Most at the table were from the "Soldier Assault" crew, including director Kang Honglei, Chen Sicheng, Duan Yihong, Zhang Guoqiang, Zhang Yi, Li Chen, and others. They all greeted Qi Hao without anyone daring to act superior in front of this entertainment mogul.

They were the only outsiders besides Qi Hao and them.

Oh, and Wu Jing.

Probably because Wang Baoqiang felt those at this table had good personal relations with him in the entertainment circle.

"Didn’t you say you had someone in mind? Haven’t you got them to bring them out?"

Qi Hao wasn’t very familiar with the others.

He was closest to Wu Jing.

"Couldn’t get her, she said she’s my fan, but she runs faster than a rabbit. Am I not as handsome as before?"

Wu Jing, when asked by Qi Hao, couldn’t help but feel an urge to vent all his woes.

"Don’t be discouraged; every beginning is tough!"

Qi Hao comforted him with a sentence, but he couldn’t help but think privately.

Every beginning is tough, the middle is tough too, and the end is even tougher!