After giving some advice to Mark and the others, Li Hong decided not to bother with them anymore.
His main focus was now on the New Movie, leaving him no time to deal with them.
The review process for the New Movie was quite simple. Thanks to the connections left behind by Carmillon, submitting it for approval was a breeze.
As for whether the editing committee would make any drastic cuts?
Well, this terrible movie was so unbearable that even the old men responsible for reviewing it couldn't stand it; they wouldn't cut anything.
Thus, "I Am Red Riding Hood, I Love the Big Bad Wolf" proudly received the honor of being uncut and passed through the review smoothly.
"If you don't write it this way, you'll be a loser, right?" 404 sneered.
Li Hong shrugged his shoulders helplessly and replied, "As long as you know that, why come out here?"
"I came to find you because I have something to discuss. But seeing how busy you are, let's wait until your movie is released," 404 said.
Li Hong nodded; they were indeed quite busy, and he didn't have time to run around with 404.
As for 404 coming to find him, it was likely because that guy from Supreme God was in trouble again.
After successfully passing the review, Li Hong took the master copy and went from theater to theater, successfully securing screenings.
As for the terms, they couldn't be too good or too bad.
With Sweet Potato Films' reputation out there, these theaters were hesitant to give Sweet Potato too much support. Even though they were optimistic about this film, they could only spare a portion of their screening rooms.
"Mr. Li, your film is definitely pioneering in the industry; it's bound to be a big hit," said the manager of a theater chain reluctantly as he shook Li Hong's hand.
Li Hong kindly withdrew his hand, awkwardly wiping it under his clothes before speaking. "Oh, no, no, Mr. Du is overpraising us. We're still newcomers and need to work harder."
Having escaped from the old Bro, Li Hong returned to Sweet Potato Films.
"What the hell did you do? Why did that Du Zeda act like he saw his long-lost father when he saw me?"
Soul Mix looked confused, seemingly unaware of who Du Zeda was.
Li Hong rubbed his forehead and muttered, "The guy in charge of the theater distribution..."
Soul Mix suddenly understood, slapping his thigh excitedly. "Oh, I knew it was him! That guy has been contacting me a lot lately and even sent me a villa."
"I didn't ask you about that; I'm asking what you did to him!" Li Hong shouted angrily.
Soul Mix shrank back, lacking confidence as he replied, "That guy is old but still has a youthful spirit; he even suggested a threesome..."
"So, Soul Days didn't hold back either?" Li Hong said while smoking, his expression filled with despair.
"Uh-huh..."
"Uh-huh what? Acting all gay and inappropriate! Didn't I tell you to have one person keep watch while the other does the deed? What happened? Did you two not take my words seriously?"
Soul Mix felt extremely awkward; he hadn't expected Du Zeda to make such a request.
At that moment, he was only focused on completing the task and hadn't considered finding someone to keep watch...
Seeing Soul Mix like this, Li Hong didn't know what else to say.
He pulled out a hundred Soft Sister Coins from his bag and tossed them to Soul Mix.
"Take this and get some rest; your health is important."
Soul Mix's expression froze. Was this concern coming from Boss?
Why did it suddenly make him want to cry?
"My integrity, my reputation, my body—how could it possibly be worth a hundred bucks!" Soul Mix was clearly agitated.
Li Hong rubbed his forehead, feeling an intense headache.
He pulled out another hundred and handed it to Soul Mix.
"Take it, take it, and use it to clear your head."
After sending the delighted Soul Mix away, Li Hong slumped into his chair, feeling as if his heart were being sliced open.
Soul Mix, the promising young leader of the Soul Clan. At such a young age, he had already reached the level of a Battle Saint. Who would have thought that after arriving at Blue Star for such a short time, he would fall to this state...
Knock knock!
At that moment, a knock on the door interrupted Li Hong's troubled thoughts.
"Come in," Li Hong said without looking up.
Soulmate bounced in with light steps, full of energy.
"Boss, do you think I look beautiful?" Soulmate asked with a bright smile.
As she spoke, she took Li Hong's hand, lifted her lace skirt, and placed his hand on her thigh.
Li Hong's face turned bright red as he exclaimed, "Beautiful!"
Soulmate smiled seductively, placing Li Hong's electrified hand on his chest and asked, "Does it feel good?"
"It feels good..."
In an instant, Li Hong recoiled as if shocked, shyly saying, "Soulmate, if you wear Eastern Maiden's dress, she'll kill you if she finds out."
Soulmate remained silent.
Bang!
A sharp cracking sound echoed, signifying that Li Hong's already fragile defenses had been completely shattered.
"Soulmate..." Eastern Maiden entered the room, her voice hauntingly low, as if it came from the depths of hell.
Soulmate immediately dropped the flirtatious demeanor and said seriously, "Don't be impulsive. This isn't what I wanted to wear; it's Director Lu Mao's idea."
"Heh..." Eastern Maiden scoffed coldly, showing no signs of backing down.
Li Hong stared blankly at the scene before him, utterly confused.
What the hell is going on here?
"Stop! What on earth is happening with you two?"
Eastern Maiden pulled out a bruised and battered figure from behind her, smirking as she said, "Ask him."
The figure unfolded to reveal Lu Mao's familiar face.
However, that already unattractive face had now transformed almost beyond recognition.
"Uh, Lu Mao, what have you done this time?" Li Hong asked cautiously.
Upon hearing Li Hong's question, Lu Mao immediately burst into tears like a two-hundred-pound child.
"Woo woo woo... woo woo woo... Charlie just wanted to take a couple of promotional photos, so I let Soulmate go..."
"Promotional photos? What does that have to do with you looking like this?" Li Hong was utterly perplexed.
Lu Mao, filled with grievance, replied, "It was for better promotional effects! I just asked Soulmate to wear a dress for the shoot. But we couldn't find a dress in time, so I had to make do with Eastern Maiden's."
Li Hong: "..."
"Okay, even if Lu Mao did something wrong, you didn't have to beat him up like this, did you?" Li Hong frowned at Eastern Maiden.
Even if Lu Mao borrowed her dress without permission, it didn't warrant such a beating.
Just look at Lu Mao's swollen face, tear-streaked and pitiful; it was truly heart-wrenching.
Eastern Maiden replied in a low voice, "Could you please get your facts straight before coming to me? The injuries on him were not caused by me!"
"Then who did it?" Li Hong was completely confused.
"He!"
"He!"
Eastern Maiden and Lu Mao pointed in unison at Soulmate.
Soulmate maintained a calm demeanor, unaffected by the chaos around.
Li Hong stared blankly, glancing at Lu Mao, who was sobbing on the floor, then at the composed Soulmate. He had no idea what was happening here.
Was this a scene of domestic violence caused by two men?
“Soulmate, I allow you to express your opinion,” Li Hong said flatly.
Soulmate rolled his eyes and disdainfully replied, “This deadbeat is so stingy. He won't even buy me a dress. Shouldn't such a man be taught a lesson?”
Li Hong's hands began to tremble uncontrollably, and he could even hear cracking sounds from his knees.
Shaking, he spoke slowly and deliberately, “Anyone who acts overly flamboyant can get lost. Now, all of you get out! The farther, the better!”
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