Wang Zhuo had always striven to rely on good word-of-mouth to replace a portion of his promotion, and this time, Fat Dragon had done it better, and more thoroughly.
How much did he spend in total? Perhaps we could assume he forked out several million US dollars, since the "Big Man" medicine he invested could certainly fetch that price. Or perhaps he spent only tens of thousands of dollars—merely some business expenses.
Just as public discussion was reaching a fever pitch, the small website that exclusively released "God Loves Me" suddenly premiered another film titled "God Love Me Too." This time, the content was identical to the previous go**** film, but the protagonist was replaced by a middle-aged white man.
People finally realized that go** was actually part of a series, and perhaps in a few days, go* or gd** would be released. The male lead in the films might switch between mixed-race actors, young studs, grizzled uncles, fat guys, or muscular men!
Although this film was highly similar to the first, the sensational effect it caused was in no way inferior to the original. It added a powerful piece of evidence to the truthfulness of the first installment and introduced a cliffhanger, leaving everyone anticipating the follow-up.
Following closely, three days later, "Da QiZ" also made a powerful debut in Japan. This film title further solidified the judgment that the film was part of a series. Da QiZ even featured large-scale scenes of fan meet-and-greets and on-site open auditions. Although these so-called grand scenes only involved about twenty extras, in a film of this nature, it was still a considerable production scale.
Hilariously, only seven days separated the release of Da QiZ and the first film, "Qi No Da Gospel." Clearly, the production company could not complete the entire process from shooting to distribution in such a short time. Yet, the audience noticed that the plot of the film was set against the backdrop of the first film's popularity, creating a feeling of temporal disorientation.
The rapid release schedule of Da QiH2 caught many distributors off guard. It is rare for a blockbuster series to release films consecutively at such a blistering pace. Distributors usually wait for the sales of a big-budget film to stabilize before introducing new content to maximize profits. Releasing a film every seven days suggested a disregard for profit in favor of building momentum.
But the audience didn't care. They immediately pulled out their wallets to buy the films. Some were drawn by the female lead, some to follow the unfolding plot, and others held onto a slim hope: what if a miracle happened to them?
Compared to the methodical pace of the Japanese releases, the American side experienced a sudden explosion of new films after the first two parts became huge hits, releasing a new movie every single day, leaving viewers breathless.
The one that shook Americans the most was the installment numbered "seven." This was because the male lead was himself an adult film star who had appeared in nearly a hundred films, meaning at least ten million viewers were intimately familiar with his physique. Thus, when he was suddenly shown to be favored by God, it became even more enviable.
In this film, the actor even obtained authorization from his former employer to splice together clips from several of his previous works for comparison. He then faced the screen, made a triumphant gesture, and let out a burst of unrestrained laughter.
Americans went wild. Damn it! Who was that yellow-skinned man playing God in the film? That clumsy fat man’s English was so atrocious, and his mannerisms were so pretentious. Why would the production team use such a sleazy actor? What the hell were they trying to pull?
The reason for their frenzy wasn't a desire to beat up Fat Dragon, the actor playing God. It was the growing realization that this spectacular performance was absolutely connected to the "sleazy yellow fat man." Intuition told them the answer to the mystery likely lay with this very man.
After three installments, "Qi No Da Gospel" suddenly stopped production!
In its place came another series, "Dan Yu No Da Transformation." The island nation was immediately in an uproar. The previous miracle series was one thing; people couldn't distinguish the truth from fiction. But the male leads in the new series were all familiar faces. People knew exactly what their "handle" looked like, so suddenly seeing that "handle" enlarged felt utterly miraculous!
When the media began covering the story exhaustively, Fat Dragon's objective was completely achieved. When Wang Zhuo's desk was covered with newspapers featuring news reports in over thirty languages—every single one covering the relevant content—Wang Zhuo smiled.
"Do you want the Bell, or cash?"
On the international call, Boss Wang got straight to the point with his most capable overseas promoter.
Fat Dragon, who was currently enjoying a level of sexual bliss in Japan that even the Emperor couldn't attain, chuckled and replied like he was presenting a treasure: "How about it, Boss? Are you satisfied with my results?"
Wang Zhuo nodded with a smile, "Extremely satisfied. You've earned first credit for this."
"Then don't mention money. Given our brotherhood, wouldn't mentioning money hurt our feelings?" Fat Dragon said with a playful grin, "Just send me some more medicine. I'm going through it quickly over here, Boss."
"Need more already?" Wang Zhuo asked, puzzled. "Didn't I just send you a hundred units last week? Are they all gone already?"
"Oh, absolutely," Fat Dragon’s ability to lie without batting an eye was also top-notch; it tumbled out immediately: "I have big moves planned next. Just watch, Boss!"
Wang Zhuo didn't dwell on it, cheerfully agreeing, "Alright then, I'll send you another three hundred sets. Use them sparingly!"
"Whoa, wait, don't!" Fat Dragon quickly stopped him. "Send them in batches! Just send me fifty sets first. I'll ask you again when I need more."
"You're making such a fuss about sending you things!" Wang Zhuo grumbled. "It’s either fifty sets, or three hundred sets, but I’m only sending it once. You choose!" "Bro, my dear brother!" Fat Dragon anxiously scratched his head, suddenly getting an idea: "How about this: You prepare the three hundred sets, and I'll have Cheng Gang pick them up. Then he can issue them to me as I need them—how's that?"
"I don't know what scheme you're hatching," Wang Zhuo hummed. "Fine, do as you say. Tell him to come pick them up here tomorrow."
After hanging up, Wang Zhuo quickly dismissed the matter from his mind. Three hundred sets of Big Man—even sold at exorbitant prices—wouldn't be worth as much as one Bell helicopter. If Fat Dragon wanted to skim some off the top, let him. For such excellent promotional results, he could skim three thousand sets and it wouldn't matter.
But Wang Zhuo never expected that Fat Dragon was indeed skimming some, yet he wasn't converting it to cash; instead, he used it for an exchange no one could have predicted!
Wang Zhuo had already anticipated the fervor Big Man would generate. There were too many wealthy magnates in the world who, despite their means, harbored various unfulfilled desires and regrets. Life Ark and Big Man were both godsend remedies for such regrets, and they were willing to pay a steep price for them.
The name Big Man hadn't even been officially announced, but "Da Qiji" had already taken Japan by storm. Although Fat Dragon and the production company had strict non-disclosure agreements, allowing them to quietly amass wealth, the eagerness of those seeking the product couldn't be contained by a mere agreement—and some of them didn't want to contain it.
What is a resource? Scarcity creates value. This is a resource. Scorpion droppings are unique; that is also a resource! Big Man was both rare and unique. No matter how powerful a magnate you were, you had to contact the production company, and the production company had to approach Fat Dragon to negotiate to acquire the item!
What? Someone sent by the boss of Organization X wants ten copies? Um... we can't exactly refuse, but let’s see if we can manage three copies; we really don't have many of these things!
What? The secretary of the leader of that Party wants some too? In that case, perhaps we should discuss our tax payments for next year... Heh heh.
Hai! Of course, the Boss deserves this benefit. However, the esteemed Chinese friend mentioned he is quite fond of Sister Bu’s oral skills. Would you consider arranging that for him? Perhaps we could acquire a few more sets from him while we’re at it!
In this world, things that money can buy are not rare. What’s rare is something you can’t buy even with endless cash, something that kicks you out the door even if you show up with thick wads of bills!
Fat Dragon was absolutely audacious. He knew that only he could present this ultimate weapon before the Big Man ship was christened and launched. And there were countless people in Japan who needed this treasure—enough for him to pull stunts.
As for money? What is money? As long as he followed Wang Zhuo, he’d have the best of everything; there was no need to even think about making money. This rare opportunity was for him to enjoy himself, lest he live a life unworthy of being called a man!
The only channel for the Japanese to access Big Man was through that production company, and the only channel for the production company to get it was Fat Dragon. Fat Dragon was being very generous: you want things? No problem! But let’s maintain reciprocity. I won’t charge a cent for the items, but shouldn't I also get to sample your main huā dān (leading actress)?
Do you think this tactic works? It works wonders! Beauty diplomacy has always been a favored tactic of the Japanese. The leading stars under the adult film company are both money-makers and the means to engage in high-level public relations. Now, with influential figures from all sectors seeking favors, it was a rare chance to expand the company's network. To satisfy the needs of that Chinese VIP? This deal was too good to pass up!
If heaven truly existed on Earth, Fat Dragon was certainly in it right now! Every day, he wandered through several large audio-visual stores in Ginza, trailed by a retinue of bodyguards protecting the esteemed Chinese guest—men whose bodies were covered in mottled tattoos. Two of them acted specifically as his translators, showing him the latest celebrity poll results or film sales charts. Then, Lord Fat Dragon would point and gesture at the names listed, much like ordering from a menu. Within two days, or sometimes the same day, the named woman would be delivered to his presence...
In the span of a month, Fat Dragon had assembled his harem, sampling every female star from Ebisu and Banana Mango High School. Yet, the debauchee remained unsatisfied. Instead, having tasted the sweetness, he continued his conquest of the entire Japanese industry, eating the girls' mangoes and feeding them bananas—living like a god!