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Chapter 323 I'm determined to do it!

When the first week's box office results came out, the entire big-screen market was stunned by the shock.

Tencent Video has lost again!

After a week in theaters, "Love O2O" only grossed a little over 20 million yuan at the box office.

These figures don't seem likely to reach 3 million in box office revenue.

In the current summer movie season filled with blockbusters and big-budget films, a first-week gross of 20 million yuan is almost a guarantee that this film, which Tencent Video had high hopes for, is destined to lose money.

In contrast to the dismal performance of Tencent, "I Belonged to You," co-produced by Haofeng Pictures and Enlight Media, has performed remarkably well.

The film grossed nearly 80 million yuan in its first week, almost four times that of "Love O2O".

This data gap, which is on a completely different scale, is particularly glaring on the front pages of major ticketing platforms and media outlets.

Netizens and film critics across the internet are mercilessly mocking Tencent Video's big spending spree, which has once again become a laughing stock in the industry. Some have even begun to predict when the newly appointed general manager, Sun Zhonghuai, will resign.

However, contrary to outside expectations, Sun Zhonghuai, the head of Tencent Video, is currently in a very stable position.

His decision to reschedule was not impulsive but rather the result of multiple considerations.

Ultimately, this is a film left behind by the previous management.

This project, from its inception and casting to the early contract signing, was entirely a product of the political legacy of the previous head of Tencent Video.

In this highly publicized "second battle," Sun Chung-huai had prepared a foolproof countermeasure from the very beginning.

His success was naturally due to his skillful management; even when given a critical mission, he was still able to expand his territory on the big screen.

If the grades are bad, it's the ex's mess.

Instead, it became irrefutable proof to the group's board of directors that the previous team was incompetent and needed to be completely overhauled!

This will not only not shake his position, but will instead become a sharp weapon for him to purge the remnants of his predecessor and bring Tencent Video under his own control.

"What is lost on one front is gained on another."

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While the entire film industry was focused on this box office battle, a high-end artist apartment in downtown Nanjing was unusually quiet.

Having just finished the nationwide promotional tour for her film and returned to her apartment to rest, Zhang Tianai was staring blankly at the screen of her phone.

On the sofa, the dim light from the screen illuminated her delicate yet spirited face.

Just now, she received a text message on her phone from an unknown number containing only the word "Congratulations".

There was no signature, nor any additional words.

But as Zhang Tianai gripped her phone, her eyes couldn't help but redden.

She could naturally guess who sent it.

Thinking about it, besides Xiao Zhang, with whom I have a three-year friendship, there is no one else.

They used to live and eat together, attend boring administrative classes together, and grit their teeth and persevere for an unseen future.

The friendship forged in their humble beginnings is undoubtedly a precious memory for the two of them.

But now, the difference in their status is simply too great.

Zhang Yuxi is now the chief secretary of the president's office at Haofeng Group, second only to the president himself.

And she had only just begun to make a name for herself in the film industry.

Zhang Tianai stared blankly at the two words in the text message on her phone, and couldn't help but make a silent vow in her heart.

She wanted to climb higher, even higher!

At the very least, one needs to reach a position like Ni Ni's to have the opportunity to stand openly beside Zhang Yuxi and rekindle their friendship from back then!

Just as she was lost in thought, a rapid ringing of the telephone interrupted her reverie.

The caller ID on the screen clearly read: "[Director of Film and Television Department: Han Shangzhe]".

This phone call undoubtedly confirmed her suspicions.

Keep in mind that this was the first time Lao Han had ever called her.

In the past, as a marginal artist who came from web dramas, all her contracts and announcements were communicated by the deputy director or executive agent. How could she possibly have the personal involvement of a big shot like Lao Han, who had a lot of influence in the film and television industry?

"Tian Ai, your performance in 'Passing By the World' was quite good! Even President Li praised your acting as having a natural talent when he watched the sample footage!" Old Han's voice was warm and enthusiastic.

"The company has a new drama series starting filming in October. You've already been cast as the female lead."

"I've already had my secretary send the detailed information and script outline to your email. Please prepare for it in the next few days."

......

Zhang Tianai walked to the study with the phone already hung up. Accompanied by the deep hum of the printer, several brand-new pages of project planning documents and script outlines slowly emerged.

When her gaze swept over the project proposal and casting list marked "Top Secret," Zhang Tianai's eyes widened in disbelief!

The big IP "Martial Universe"!

The male lead is Yang Yang, the top star of Haofeng, while the female lead, Ying Huanhuan, is clearly listed below her name.

What shocked her the most was the list of supporting actors listed after her.

Song Qian plays the role of Ling Qingzhu.

Zhu Xudan, Shi Miaoqing.

These two people are currently far more experienced and popular in the industry than she is!

Especially Victoria Song, who was crowned one of the Four Little Actresses a couple of years ago!

Zhu Xudan, despite being a member of Haofeng for so many years, has never become a big star.

But it's said that she has a very strong backer in the group, and in the past two years, she has mostly played the leading lady in the scripts she's been given.

These two senior actors are playing supporting roles to her?

Upon seeing this, Zhang Tianai felt a buzzing in her head, and an indescribable surge of joy welled up inside her.

She did it; with "Your World Passed By," she made a glamorous transition from a web series actress to a mainstream actress.

From now on, she will no longer be that marginal person who can only appear in low-budget web dramas!

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, Zhang Tianai couldn't help but reply to the unfamiliar text message:

I can do it!