Chapter 396 – Full Theatrical Release (Part One)

Ye Yunji waved his hand: “No need, no need. It’s for company use anyway. Besides, it’d be such a waste to discard it after just one collision! Minor accidents happen all the time in traffic!”

“Collision?” Ye Jianxing turned back with concern: “What happened? Are you two alright?”

Ye Yunji quickly replied: “We’re fine, Grandfather. A lady who didn’t know traffic rules scratched the car when we were pulling out. It’s been sent for repairs.”

“Mm, as long as you’re unharmed.” Ye Jianxing smiled: “Yunxi, when are you taking the theory test?”

“Right after completing the required course hours.”

Ye Yunxi finished the last question and closed her phone.

The written test for the driver’s license exam required completing all online course hours first. Otherwise, she would have taken the test immediately.

After all, these questions hadn’t changed for years. With just a little review, everything came back to her. For an experienced driver like her, these weren’t exam questions – they were ingrained experiences.

“Hello, Dad?”

Ye Yunji answered his phone to hear Ye Junpo’s voice.

“Director Bai personally approved our film. He said our concept is good and aligns well with current social values. If you and Yunxi are free, come to the company. I’ll take you to Wan Ming to discuss the release schedule.”

“Great!”

After hanging up, Ye Yunji called Ye Yunxi and they set off again in Little Q.

When they reached the company, Ye Junpo was already waiting downstairs. He stared blankly at Little Q, circled the car once, and after greeting Little Q, he couldn’t keep his hands off the vehicle either!

Ye Junpo said excitedly: “Not bad! Too bad it can’t fit all three of us, otherwise I’d definitely take a ride!”

Little Q: “This vehicle seats two only. Little Q cannot carry three people.”

Actually, it could handle the weight, but this playful response made it even more endearing!

“Hahaha, Little Q, do you have to be this adorable?”

[Ding! Prestige +10!]

Fortunately, the other car they purchased had already been delivered to the company with temporary plates installed. The three of them drove to Wan Ming Group.

Since they were returning customers who had collaborated before, they were greeted by the same manager as last time, Lu Wei.

The beautiful female manager smiled slightly: “Director Ye, what good film have you brought us this time?”

Ye Junpo also smiled: “Freshly filmed – ‘Night Battle Cold Dew’.”

Lu Wei took a sip of tea: “We’ve heard about it. Since Director Bai personally approved Director Ye’s film, it must be excellent. After all, Director Bai is famous for being strict and meticulous. For someone so uncompromising to say such words, there must be no mistake!”

“Indeed, indeed. This time we’re here to discuss the revenue share…”

Lu Wei’s smile stiffened. She glanced at Ye Junpo and said with a neutral expression: “Director Ye, this isn’t our first collaboration. If not for Wan Ming’s help last time, do you think your film would have achieved such high box office results?”

Ye Junpo felt somewhat awkward, but he had later consulted with his senior brother and learned that cinema commissions genuinely didn’t reach as high as 20%!

Even including all costs like labor and venue fees, the maximum was only 18%!

During their first negotiation, he had no experience and was just grateful they agreed to screen it. But now that he knew he had been shortchanged, Ye Junpo didn’t want to keep losing out.

“The first time was due to lack of experience…”

“Thump!”The cup was set down heavily as Lu Wei sneered, “Director Ye, why don’t you go ask around—out of all the cinemas nationwide, how many does our Wan Ming control? Sixty percent! If we refuse to screen your film, do you really think your box office would still reach 2.8 billion? Ha! You’d be lucky to make even 1.4 billion. Think carefully!”

Ye Junpo frowned, his expression growing increasingly grim.

(End of Chapter)