Chapter 27

《Dragon Young Master》 has a terrible plot, terrible actors, and a terrible director—it’s a complete disaster from start to finish!

The premiere of 《Dragon Young Master》 was a failure, and Master Wang Zhong has fallen from his pedestal!

The premiere of 《Dragon Young Master》 was a failure, and Wang Zhong is about to pay 1 million Hong Kong dollars to Golden Harvest!

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Rolan looked at the newspaper with a pale face. Almost all the Hong Kong and Taiwan newspapers were predicting the failure of 《Dragon Young Master》. The box office data from the past few days was not good either. Apart from the first day's premiere, which reached 500,000, the number of viewers was sharply declining each day. Some theaters even pulled the film early to make room for other movies.

At this rate, it's questionable whether 《Dragon Young Master》 will even reach 2 million in Hong Kong box office.

It's foreseeable that Wang Zhong's prediction of 8 million in box office will become a laughingstock for the people of Hong Kong and Taiwan.

"Have you contacted Luo Ba? 《Dragon Young Master》 has already been released, but we haven't seen him. Does he have any sense of responsibility?"

Wang Zhong said with some dissatisfaction.

"Sister Rolan, a lawyer from Luo Liya Law Firm wants to see the boss!"

Just as Wang Zhong was complaining to Rolan about Luo Liya's various faults, the receptionist opened the door and whispered.

"Please have him come in!"

Rolan said without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, after a while, it wasn't Luo Liya who came in, but a young and beautiful female lawyer whom no one had seen before.

"Hello, my name is Wang Siku. I have been entrusted by Mr. Luo Liya to take full charge of Mr. Wang Zhong's contract. Any legal issues can be directed to me!"

"Where is Luo Ba?"

Rolan asked, somewhat surprised.

"Luo Ba has already gone to Switzerland!"

Wang Siku's eyes showed a hint of pain, and her voice was slightly trembling.

Rolan seemed to understand something and looked at Wang Siku with surprise.

"That's right, Luo Ba ultimately chose Jing Yi!"

Wang Siku said calmly, as if talking about someone else, but her tightly clenched fists betrayed her true emotions.

"Luo Liya Law Firm, according to the agreement, has the right to monitor the box office of 《Dragon Young Master》 produced by Golden Harvest throughout the process. The latest total box office is 1.85 million, and it is estimated that the total box office in Hong Kong will reach 2.2 million when all theaters pull the film. This data is provided by professional film review institutions. According to this trend, Mr. Wang Zhong's chances of winning are slim. To ensure the rights of both parties, please do not engage in any malicious actions such as transferring assets!"

Wang Siku said in a businesslike tone, holding a file.

"You!"

Rolan looked at Wang Siku with anger, but seeing her calm eyes, she felt deflated.

"Lawyer Wang, your dedication is admirable. I won't transfer any assets. However, I want to say that the final winner will be me. Please convey to Golden Harvest that the 20% profit share can be in cash or by check!"

Wang Zhong was not provoked by Wang Siku's attitude; instead, he felt some admiration.

"Thank you, I will convey your message to Mr. Zou!"

Wang Siku's eyes were like still water, unaffected by either harsh words or praise.

"Tea or coffee?"

Wang Zhong pointed to the cups on the table and asked.

"Coffee, thank you!"

Wang Siku sat down on the table and said casually.

"When will Luo Ba return?"

Rolan asked, somewhat curious.

"I don't discuss personal matters during work hours. Thank you!"

Rolan was slightly rebuffed and quickly lost interest in Wang Siku. Instead, Wang Zhong took the opportunity to ask her several legal questions.

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"This woman is so cold, no wonder Luo Ba left her!"

After Wang Siku left, Rolan said with some dissatisfaction.

"Her feelings for Luo Ba are deeper than you think! This coldness is a form of self-protection!"

Wang Zhong said with some sympathy.

"You seem to understand relationships well. Have you been in many relationships before?"

Rolan said with a hint of jealousy.

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After two weeks of screening, 《Dragon Young Master》 was hastily pulled from theaters. The total box office in Hong Kong was 2.35 million, far exceeding the expected 2 million. Golden Harvest made a substantial profit, but this figure was far from Wang Zhong's predicted 8 million!

Wang Zhong is not a predictor but a charlatan who seeks attention!

Korean predictors were the first to jump out, and major Korean media outlets were celebrating Wang Zhong's defeat in advance!

"Prediction is a complex science, derived from the great Korean work 《I Ching》...... Wang Zhong is not making predictions."

"Korean predictors warned Wang Zhong months ago, but he insisted on his own way, seeking attention!"

"The author of 《I Ching》, King Wen of Zhou, was Korean, so Koreans are the true inheritors!"

Articles defaming Wang Zhong were constantly reprinted by major Korean media, and they called on the public to boycott 《Dragon Young Master》. The film's box office in Korea was a disaster, with only 500,000 in its first week.

The Taiwanese market box office was 1 million!

The Singapore box office was 300,000!

The Malaysian box office was 200,000!

As the box office figures from various regions were tallied, more and more media outlets were pessimistic about the prospects of 《Dragon Young Master》, and articles predicting its failure sprouted like mushrooms after the rain.

While the Hong Kong and Taiwan feng shui circles did not issue any negative statements, most feng shui masters expressed their lack of confidence in Wang Zhong in private.

Wang Zhong published an article in the Ming Pao column!

The box office failure in Hong Kong and Taiwan was expected; the true box office of 《Dragon Young Master》 is in Japan!

Wang Zhong's article was well-written, but many people saw it as a desperate move.

Due to scheduling issues, 《Dragon Young Master》 had just been released in Japan.

So, the total box office could not be known in the short term.

However, based on Japan's usual viewing habits, professional film review institutions predicted 500,000.

The total box office for 《Dragon Young Master》 in Hong Kong was 2.35 million, Taiwan 1 million, Korea 500,000, Singapore 300,000, and Malaysia 200,000. Adding the predicted Japanese box office of 500,000, the total box office for 《Dragon Young Master》 was 4.85 million!

Several professional film publications predicted a box office of 4.8 to 5 million!

Wang Zhong smiled as he flipped through the various publications, even marking the interesting parts with a black ballpoint pen.

"How can you be so heartless? Do you know that Macau casinos have opened a betting pool, and the odds of your winning are 1:13, and the odds are still rising!"

Rolan looked at Wang Zhong with a mix of frustration and anger.

"Rolan, how much money do we have on hand?"

Hearing about the Macau casino odds, Wang Zhong's eyes suddenly lit up.

"About 1 million, are you thinking of betting on your own victory?"

Rolan asked, somewhat incredulous.

"Why not? Is it forbidden for me to bet on myself in Macau?"

Wang Zhong asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Not really, but......"

Rolan looked at Wang Zhong, unsure how to persuade him to abandon his crazy idea.

"Rolan, you have to trust me, I'm not crazy!"

Wang Zhong held Rolan's shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said earnestly.

Under Wang Zhong's intense gaze, Rolan somehow agreed, dazedly.

Afterward, looking at her blushing face in the mirror, Rolan complained, "You're so unreliable, you're so unreliable!"

The next day, Macau casinos announced that Wang Zhong had personally placed a 1 million Hong Kong dollar bet on his own victory!

Believe in me, buy the 《Dragon Young Master》 box office to exceed 10 million, and I guarantee you a 20-fold profit!

Wang Zhong's bold declaration appeared on the front pages of major media outlets.

Stimulated by this news, more and more hot money flowed into Macau, and the odds offered by Macau casinos rose from 1:13 to 1:21!

However, even with such high odds, few people were betting on Wang Zhong's victory.

Uncle Chen, who had just returned from Macau, was called to Li Chao Ren's villa in the Mid-Levels.

"Uncle Chen, do you have that much confidence in that kid?"

Li Chao Ren asked, somewhat surprised.

"1:21, the odds are too tempting. I couldn't resist the temptation even in my old age!"

Uncle Chen said with a smug smile.

"Uncle Chen, how much did you bet?"

Li Chao Ren's second son, known as Little Chao Ren, Li Zhongkai, asked softly.

"300,000, and if I win, it's over 6 million!"

Uncle Chen said softly.

"Uncle Chen, I bet 500,000 too!"

Li Zhongkai said slyly, like a fox who had stolen a chicken.

"I bet all my pocket money!"

"Do you have that much confidence in Wang Zhong?"

Uncle Chen asked, somewhat surprised.

"I'm not confident in Wang Zhong, but following Uncle Chen, I won't lose!"

Li Zhongkai said slyly.

"Second Young Master, you'll be disappointed this time! I have no confidence that 《Dragon Young Master》 will reach 8 million. The 300,000 I bet is purely to support Wang Zhong!"

Uncle Chen looked at Li Zhongkai helplessly.

"That's my annual pocket money!"

Li Zhongkai cried out in pain, his face full of sorrow.

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Li Chao Ren smiled at his second son's antics. He considered his greatest achievement in life not to be the establishment of Yellow River Industries or becoming the richest man in Asia, but having two outstanding sons.

The eldest is steady and reliable, preferring to handle things personally, suitable for inheriting his business. The second is quick-witted and enjoys taking risks, much like himself. Li Chao Ren planned to give him a large sum of money in the future to start his own business.

The two sons, one steady and one adventurous, complement each other, ensuring the Li family's prosperity for generations to come!