Xú Zhēng reveals his fortune： from actor to business tycoon, why is the film industry in trouble？

[Introduction]

In the bright Milky Way of China’s films, Xú Zhēng is undoubtedly the star with unique light. From the original comedian, to the later director and producer, and now to the business elite, his identity change has witnessed the rise and fall of China’s film industry. However, in recent years, Xú Zhēng’s film industry seems to have encountered a bottleneck. From the box office myth to the current controversy, especially after his net worth soared from 30 million to 40 million, the public’s concern about the decline of his film quality has become increasingly intense. This article will deeply discuss Xú Zhēng’s rising road, film quality controversy, double-edged sword effect of wealth and controversy, future challenges and possibilities, and his influence in China film industry and society.

[The Rise of Xú Zhēng: From Actor to Business Elite]

Xú Zhēng’s film career began with a small-budget comedy "Man on the Road". With its humorous plot and deeply rooted role-building, the film won the love of the broad audience, created a box office miracle of 30 million, and established a solid position for Xú Zhēng in the film industry. Subsequently, he pursued victory, directed and starred in "Lost in Hong Kong", which broke the box office record of domestic comedy films in one fell swoop and won 40 million box office, further consolidating its commercial value in the film industry. These achievements not only benefit from Xú Zhēng’s outstanding acting and directing talents, but also depend on his keen business insight and unique operation strategy.

Xú Zhēng’s "True Music Road" film industry and the "Happy Media" which cooperated with Ning Hao and others all contributed to its business empire. With his accurate investment vision and efficient resource integration ability, he has successfully created a series of acclaimed and blockbuster film projects, making himself a capital giant in the film and television industry quickly. In particular, the success of Hong Kong Long has made Xú Zhēng’s personal assets soar to 2 billion yuan, making him one of the most profitable figures in the film industry.

[Reasons for the decline in film quality]

However, with the increase of wealth, the quality of Xú Zhēng’s films has obviously declined. The recently released "Retrograde Life" is a typical example. Although the film is warmly sought after by some audiences because of its in-depth analysis of social problems, it is regarded as a masterpiece of realistic themes, but at the same time, many viewers question it as "pretending to be poor and showing off wealth" and think that the authenticity and credibility of the film are greatly reduced. This controversy does not simply point to Xú Zhēng’s performance or personal wealth, but relates to the public’s ambivalence about the meaning conveyed by the film and its status as a business celebrity and billionaire.

On the one hand, Xú Zhēng tried to reveal social reality and show his profound sense of social responsibility through movies; On the other hand, as the leader of the capital market, his works inevitably have a strong commercial color, which makes some viewers feel resistant to his works, thinking that they cater to the market too much and lose the purity of art. This internal conflict may be the key factor leading to the decline in the quality of Xú Zhēng’s recent works.

[Wealth and Dispute: A Double-edged Sword]

Xú Zhēng’s low-key and controversy coexist, and his wealth is not only a symbol of achievement, but also the focus of controversy. Taking Lost in Russia as an example, the film premiered on the online platform. Although it created an amazing box office income of 600 million yuan, it caused an uproar in the industry. Some people accused it of breaking the rules of the film industry and impacting traditional cinemas. In addition, the connection between Tao Hong and Zhang Ting’s case also casts a shadow over Xú Zhēng’s image. Tao Hong has been deeply involved in Zhang Ting enterprises for five years, and his huge profits have been exposed. Zhang Ting has frequently advertised Xú Zhēng as the company’s "CEO" and product image spokesperson on social media, which undoubtedly aggravated the public’s doubts about Xú Zhēng’s business behavior.

Nevertheless, Xú Zhēng did not back down. He stuck to the film industry and showed firm determination. He knows that as a public figure, controversy and doubt are catalysts for growth. Only by facing challenges directly can we forge ahead in the storm.

[Future Outlook: Challenges and Possibilities]

Xú Zhēng’s enthusiasm for the film industry has not diminished, despite the mediocre response of his recent works. He plans to continue filming "Embarrassing" series blockbusters, which not only won him honor, but also became a business card for China film industry. However, in the face of the ever-changing market and audience tastes, it will take time to test whether Xú Zhēng can regain its former glory. How to properly handle the commercial pressure and achieve the balance between reality and business while maintaining the artistic pursuit will be an urgent problem to be solved in his future film creation.

[Summary: Xú Zhēng’s film philosophy and social influence]

Xú Zhēng’s film philosophy, that is, seeking a balance between reality and commerce, not only embodies his profound analysis of social problems, but also shows his exquisite balance between art and commerce. Both Dying to Survive’s sharp criticism of the medical system and the delicate description of social phenomena in Retrograde Life highlight his unique perspective and humanistic care. Although his works often cause controversy, it just reflects his spirit of daring to touch sensitive topics and explore boundaries.

As a trinity of actor, director and business elite, Xú Zhēng has exerted a far-reaching influence on China film industry and even social culture. He is not only a practitioner of art, but also an observer and thinker of social phenomena. Despite facing many challenges, Xú Zhēng always sticks to his faith and goes forward bravely. His story is a vivid social and historical picture, and his future is full of unknowns and expectations. For this talented and controversial filmmaker, we can only wait and see, expecting him to find a new breakthrough in the controversy and inject more vitality and possibility into Chinese films.

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