The next day.
The first day of the premiere.
On the Web.
"738 million USD!"
"96th place in the global film history!"
"This is so heaven-defying!"
"China's movies have created a miracle!"
"For the first time in history, Hollywood has been taken down by a foreign film!"
"Commando 2's final box office earnings were only 398 million USD. It didn't even cross 400 million."
"China finally has a world-class film director."
"Yeah, he's the only Chinese director who can go toe to toe with Hollywood!"
"It's hard to imagine, but I have to admit that China has indeed risen."
"A Nobel Peace Prize winner's military-themed film has made it onto the global box office rankings. Is this a joke or is it real? Shouldn't all the previous Nobel Peace Prize winners be committed to the cause of peace? Shouldn't they all be obsessed with philanthropy? Why is he so different from the others! Ever since he made it onto the international celebrity rankings, he's beaten up people at award ceremonies, advocated for military tactics on television, and even made a military movie. Which of these are things that a Nobel Peace Prize winner should be doing? "
"Pfft, the Nobel Prize Committee is probably regretting giving the Peace Prize to him right now!"
"Zhang Ye? I'll remember him. "
"I'll remember him too. He's such an amazing person."
"The international entertainment circle is going to get interesting in the future."
Netizens from all over the world left their comments.
Zhang Ye's international popularity exploded once again. Many foreigners who did not know Zhang Ye before also learned of his name through this incident. Those who already knew of Zhang Ye also got to know him better through this incident. It was very obvious from the discussions of the foreign netizens. In the past, when people referred to Zhang Ye, they would always refer to him as "that Chinese guy." Not many of them could remember Zhang Ye's real name. But now, the foreigners were all using the transliteration of Zhang Ye's name. It was clear that his popularity had skyrocketed.
…
Back at home.
In the villa.
After two to three months of work, Zhang Ye could finally rest. Ever since he got home last night, he had been sleeping soundly all the way until this morning.
His back hurt.
His legs hurt.
His neck hurt.
He felt pain everywhere.
Old Wu asked, "Are you up?"
Zhang Ye said, "Sleep a little longer."
Old Wu said, "Hur hur, aren't you already awake?"
Zhang Ye said, "I can't get up. Let me lie down a little longer."
Old Wu said, "It's time for me to buy some groceries and make dinner."
"No, let me hug you for a while."
Sisi said, "Daddy, play with me."
"Daddy can't move."
Zhang Ye closed his eyes and hugged his wife. He did not want to get up, nor did he want Old Wu to get up. His hand was placed on her stomach and his leg was propped up on hers. He was mumbling shamelessly.
Lao Wu was smiling as she massaged his head and neck. She knew that he had been exhausted during this period of time.
The TV was on.
The news was all about Wolf Warrior 2.
Yesterday's box office earnings on the last day of screening allowed China's movies to break the monopoly of Hollywood's box office earnings in history, leaving their names and voices in the world in one fell swoop. This matter caught countless domestic media outlets and industry insiders off guard, and the news had been blowing up since yesterday.
Television: "For the first time, China's movie industry has made its name known to the world. Let us remember this historic moment, and let us also remember the name Zhang Ye!"
Shocking!
Ecstasy!
Unbelievable!
The entire nation celebrated!
This was the atmosphere in the country.
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes and swept his gaze across the TV. "Turn it off, I'm sick of listening to it."
Old Wu smiled. "I'm not sick of it yet."
Zhang Ye asked, "Has the international celebrity rankings been updated?"
"Let me see." Old Wu flipped through it. "Not yet."
Zhang Ye said, "How slow."
He had been waiting for today's update of the International Celebrity Rankings Index. To him, his work this time was already done. He had given his motherland a big gift, given the world a scare, and slapped Hollywood in the face. He had done everything that needed to be done, so what he was most concerned about was his personal affairs, such as his international celebrity rankings, his achievements, the amount of news, and the awards he received. In the end, it all depended on his popularity. This was also an important indicator to test the results of his work. He had worked so hard for the past three months, so he couldn't let it go to waste.
Suddenly, a sound came from downstairs.
His parents and parents-in-law were all here.
Only then did Zhang Ye and Old Wu get up and go downstairs.
Li Qinqin said with a smile, "Little Ye, why didn't you sleep a little longer? You've become a national hero this time. Did you see the news? "
Zhang Ye smiled. "Mom, how do I look like a hero to you?"
Li Qinqin sized him up a few times before covering her mouth and giggling. "I think you look like one in every way."
Zhang Ye threw up his hands. "I don't deserve to be called a hero. I'll be thanking the heavens if no one scolds me."
"Who would still dare to scold you now?" His mother was amused. "Go online and see for yourself."
Li Qinqin also said, "No one in the country dares to touch your name. They can say good things about you, but if they say bad things about you, they'll immediately stir up a storm. Didn't you know a few days ago? Two celebrities who had a grudge against you said on Weibo that there were flaws in the filming of Wolf Warrior 2. As a result, they were attacked by the entire country's netizens on the same day. The two of them shut down their Weibo comments and still haven't reopened them. There's also that male idol, Song Qi, who stabbed you in the back. He's been banned by the country's directors, and the netizens are also scolding him like crazy. "
Zhang Ye said, "Surely not, right?"
No one's scolding me anymore?
Why does it feel like I'm not used to it?
His father said, "Do you know how popular you are in the country right now? This morning, Chenchen showed me and your mother the China Celebrity Rankings Index. You're still in first place on the S-list, but you've already surpassed that male idol who's in second place by almost double the popularity score. "
This was indeed the truth.
In the past, everyone had thought that Zhang Ye had reached the peak of his career in the country. As the number one celebrity in China, his popularity score couldn't possibly increase by much anymore. But no one could have expected that Zhang Ye, who had already reached the top, could still increase his domestic popularity score by leaps and bounds. This was too shocking. From another angle, it also showed that Wolf Warrior 2 had greatly increased Zhang Ye's popularity score. Moreover, the surge in his domestic popularity score would also accumulate into the international celebrity rankings. Before the Nobel Prize, when Zhang Ye was infinitely close to the international celebrity rankings, most of his popularity had come from his domestic celebrity rankings.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Looks like this movie was made right."
His mother beamed. "It's not just made right. This movie has made you famous. Oh yes, how much did our family earn this time?"
His father also said in concern, "Have you calculated it? Your parents-in-law and Zeqing's houses are still mortgaged, so you have to quickly pay them back. "
Zhang Ye smiled. "I've already calculated it."
Everyone sat down on the sofa.
Speaking of this, he was also very excited. "Everyone, take a look. The total box office earnings is 4.83 billion RMB, with a bit of it coming from the overseas box office earnings. That's a little more complicated, so let's not calculate it first. The domestic box office earnings are around 4.8 billion RMB, and after deducting the taxes and related expenses, we'll split the profits with the major cinema chains. The cinema chains will take about 50% of the profits, with an additional 1%. Then we'll split the profits with the distributors, so the investors should end up with about 1.8 billion RMB. This movie is fully invested by our company, so we won't have to split the profits with the other investors, so the 1.8 billion RMB will be ours. Oh, there will also be some side earnings in the post-production, such as the online broadcast rights for Wolf Warrior 2 and the television broadcast rights. Based on our box office results, that's quite a lot of money as well. Besides, this money will basically be our own, so we won't have to share it with anyone else.
A number was written on the paper.
The entire family was shocked to see this.
— 2 billion RMB!
His mother's jaw dropped. "2 billion RMB?"
Zhang Ye chuckled and said, "Yes, I've already deducted the rest."
Wu Changhe, who had been silent all this time, was shocked. "Why is it so much?"
"Because the box office earnings are high," Zhang Ye said with a smile.
His mother exclaimed, "We're rich! We're rich! "
His father sighed and said, "Why do I feel like this is so unreal? 2 billion? It's all ours? I've never seen so much money in my life! "
Wu Changhe sighed and said, "I've never seen it before either."
Li Qinqin said in surprise, "Investing 200 million RMB and getting 2 billion RMB in return?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I already said before we started filming that I would return 10 times the amount of money that all of you invested. Come, let's figure out how we're going to split the profits."
His father waved it off. "Your mom and I only invested a little, so we won't split the profits."
Wu Zeqing smiled and said, "Dad, that won't do. Those are two separate matters."
Zhang Ye said, "That's right, we'll split the profits."
Mom was generous for once. She waved her hand and said, "That's enough. I don't have anywhere to spend that much money from your dad. You can keep it."
Li Qinqin smiled and said, "We don't want it either. Once the money is in the account, we'll cancel the mortgage on the house first. You two can keep the rest of the money. In the future, if you want to film a movie or a TV series, you won't have to go around raising money and not be able to find an investor."
Zhang Ye turned anxious. "That won't do!"
Wu Changhe said, "I'll leave it with the two of you first."
After talking for half a day, they still didn't want it.
Finally, Wu Zeqing said, "Then Little Ye and I will keep it for everyone."
At this time, the latest edition of the International Celebrity Rankings was finally updated!
Old Wu said, "It's been updated."
Li Qinqin asked, "How much is it?"
Mom asked, "What's your ranking now?"
Ever since Wolf Warrior 2 was released, Zhang Ye's international popularity had been on the rise.
Fifty-nine.
Fifty-two.
Forty-seven.
Forty-fifth.
He rose step by step on the international third-tier rankings.
It wasn't until today that Zhang Ye's popularity score was finally revealed. His position on the International Celebrity Rankings Index had changed once again.
The International Celebrity Rankings.
The International C-list Rankings.
Zhang Ye's ranking — 29th!
He had risen by a level from the middle of the International C-list Rankings to the upper reaches. He was getting closer and closer to the International B-list Rankings. As a matter of fact, three months ago, Zhang Ye hadn't even made it onto the International Celebrity Rankings Index. At that time, he wasn't even considered an international celebrity!
He didn't get on the rankings.
He made it onto the rankings.
At the end.
At the middle.
At the upper reaches.
He had only used three months to get there!
He was practically riding a rocket!
This momentum of his rise had dumbfounded the people of the world!
…
On the Web.
"It's out!"
"The rankings have been updated!"
"Heavens! Jacques has made it up! "
"Jacques has made it to the middle of the International C-list Rankings! He used to be at the bottom of the C-list rankings! "
"It's Wolf Warrior 2 that has brought him popularity in China!"
"Look at Zhang Ye's ranking!"
"He's already at 29th place on the C-list rankings!"
"That's so scary!"
"No one has ever advanced so quickly before!"
"Yeah, even the international superstars Faras, Robert, and Lillian didn't advance so quickly back then!"
"It's only been a few months? A Chinese celebrity has only been on the international rankings for three months, yet he's already trying to break into the International B-list Rankings? "
"It's too fast!"
"What's wrong with this world?"
"There has never been a Chinese celebrity who has reached such heights on the International Celebrity Rankings Index!"
"A movie has completely opened up Zhang Ye's path on the international stage!"
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