Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 339 - 323: Father Was Wrong

"First-day box office 8.2 million US Dollars, what the hell?"

What were those viewers thinking?

The next morning, Wang Jian looked at Liu Yuling lying on the couch, still finding it somewhat hard to believe. frёeωebɳovel.com

Last night, after he returned to his room, he organized a lot of writers’ complaints about adaptations and chose some parts that could evoke emotional resonance to blend together.

At that moment, Liu Yuling, dressed in a black OL suit, knocked on the door and told him the first day’s box office was 8.2 million US Dollars!

This feeling...

It was like being the commander of the Northern Army, having meticulously developed a genetic weapon against the Southern Army, and just when about to strike the enemy, the British invaders restored their monarchy!

Wang Jian’s first reaction was to contact Ron Meyer to figure out what was going on and if there were any remedies.

But to his surprise, the Asian actress had no intention of leaving.

She kept repeating how thankful she was for this opportunity and the setbacks she had faced in Hollywood before.

"Nobody cares if you’ve been exploited or not; I just want to figure out what the hell is going on!"

Fortunately, she was under great mental stress and soon fell asleep on the couch.

Wang Jian finally picked up the phone and called Ron Meyer.

"I don’t know either!" Ron Meyer’s voice was annoyed and also a bit puzzled.

"Little Bronfman just ordered me to intensify the promotion and use the project’s success to validate Universal’s unique management style!"

"Fuck!" Wang Jian, a bit angry, hung up the phone harshly.

Then, the phone rang again.

"Wang, congratulations," Stephen King’s voice came through, "You’ve successfully re-entered Hollywood in a different role for us writers!"

Me...

You...

Wang Jian paused briefly, unsure how to respond.

Forget Hollywood; can we go to HBO together?

"Mr. Wang..." a staff member tentatively knocked on the door, waiting for Wang Jian’s response before entering.

As if he hadn’t seen Liu Yuling on the couch at all, he said, "According to the promotional plan, we are supposed to have interviews with several media outlets today."

Go to hell, are we supposed to do media interviews now?

Wang Jian decided, unless he figured out what was going on, he wasn’t leaving the room today!

After using ill health as an excuse to decline, the staffer didn’t dare to press further.

But then, pointing at Liu Yuling on the couch, he said embarrassingly, "Um... but Miss Lucy, as the lead actor, must attend."

Wang Jian patted Liu Yuling to wake her up.

"Wang, thank you so much, I really am willing," said Liu Yuling, a bit disoriented.

Fuck! Willing for what? I haven’t done anything!

Wang Jian coughed loudly, "You need to go for the media interviews!"

Liu Yuling rubbed her bleary eyes, checked her outfit, then glanced around the room, her face flushing red all at once.

"Oh, okay, then I’ll go change," she straightened her stockings, put on her high heels, and quickly ran out.

The staff member looked at Wang Jian with envy and then left.

"Shit! What the hell is actually going on!" Wang Jian sat on the couch, rubbing his messy hair from staying up late.

Asking the same question was a just-awoken Tom Cruise.

The Hollywood superstar, after receiving the first day’s box office returns for "I’m so rich," was completely baffled.

Wasn’t it just rated C-? Why did it perform so well?!

Luckily, he was surrounded by some professionals who could quickly provide an answer.

"This movie, in a sense, represents the ultimate fantasy for nerds."

"Suddenly acquiring a fortune, being favored by beautiful women, and taking revenge on those who once bullied them in various ways!"

"Although for those who went into the theater for its arthouse publicity, it is a bad movie."

"But for those movie fans who miss explosions and beauties during the summer blockbusters, this is considered an alternative blockbuster."

As Tom Cruise listened to the answers and saw audience feedback rise back to C-grade, his brow deeply furrowed.

No, this couldn’t go on any longer!

Given the thematic advantage, he didn’t think that "Jerry Maguire" could surpass the box office of "Top Gun," which he had starred in before.

Tom Cruise didn’t have time to ponder how a biographical movie could transform into this kind of alternative blockbuster.

He directly asked the producer, "Is there any way to smear it?"

"Uh... the lead actors are all newcomers, with no scandals." The producer replied somewhat anxiously, "As for the best-selling author who’s the focus of the publicity, there’s a lot to dig into."

"But, because of recent events, the effect won’t be too good."

"The only viable method now is to start with the subject matter and attack those values."

"What are we waiting for then?" Tom Cruise fiercely gulped down some coffee, "Let’s contact the media now!"

...

In the eastern United States, Delaware.

Little William Langfuxun walked out of the cinema with a puzzled look on his face.

Although his family had founded Revlon and had become wealthy, they were still a distance away from the top old money families.

He came to the cinema this time to see a movie recommended by Jack Walton and John Dupont.

"If even these old money folks recommend this author’s work, saying it depicts the life they desire,"

"Then, by following and learning diligently, one must be able to be accepted by the old money circle."

Just a few days ago, his father tried to buy a villa on the Upper East Side, but was outright rejected by the community management committee.

Wasn’t this a clear sign that their family wasn’t qualified enough?

The hopes for inspiration in this 16-year-old heir of a wealthy family now turned to confusion.

"Buying whatever I want, pursuing all sorts of girls, buying stores that I don’t like— isn’t this the life I’ve always lived?"

His father said not to display such a lifestyle openly to others, as it might cause aversion.

Yet, didn’t the audience in the cinema love it!

"Ha, the character played by Robert De Niro is just like my boss!" someone said, laughing while loudly discussing the plot.

"The moment when he was desperately begging because the protagonist forced him with money, that feeling was just too cool!"

Little William turned his head and noticed almost all the people around discussing the plot enthusiastically with not a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Father must have been wrong, our family not being accepted must be due to being too low-key."

The view he witnessed and the statements from both Mr. Dupont and Mr. Walton validated this perspective.

Little William pondered for a moment, then picked up his phone and dialed a number, "Hello, is your father a special reporter for the New York Times?"

"I wonder if he’d be interested in interviewing the heir of the Langfuxun family?"

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