Chapter 118 Everyone Has Gains

Fan Bingbing exudes endless tenderness and charm in her every smile and laughter:

"Mr. Zhang, you are so polite. Just like Mr. Wang, you can just call me Bingbing."

She keeps a very humble attitude. Although first-line female stars seem to have great glories, her status in the circle is still several levels lower than that of the bosses of film and television companies.

This is also the reason why she decided not to renew her contract with Huayi Company and to open a studio to work on her own. She wanted to turn things around and make some capital.

Fan Bingbing is very good at socializing and chatted happily with the three CEOs. The topic naturally turned to film and television cooperation.

Zhang Zhao has been in high spirits these days. "Wulin Waijia" was a big hit, and another TV series produced by Tengda Culture, "You Are the One Sitting Next to Me", will soon be released on Beijing Satellite TV.

With both film and television flourishing, he was in high spirits. He always had a smile on his face and talked freely in front of the three people, explaining his views and plans for the future film and television market.

Wang Changtian and Li Ming nodded in agreement from time to time, and agreed with the views put forward by Zhang Zhao. They felt that the rapid rise of Tengda Culture today was due to the fact that the person at the helm really had something.

When talking about the project cooperation, Zhang Zhao looked at the beauty in front of him with expectation: "Bingbing, your image and temperament are very suitable for the heroine of a big production that our company is preparing."

Fan Bingbing's eyes immediately flashed with excitement, and he asked curiously, "Mr. Zhang, I wonder what type of work it is."

Zhang Zhao briefly introduced it: "It is a fantasy urban drama."

Fan Bingbing felt a little disappointed when she heard this. What she wanted most now was a movie, and "fantasy urban drama" didn't sound very reliable.

But he still had a smile on his face, and was humble and polite in his words, showing that he was very interested: "I wonder if Mr. Zhang would be so kind as to give me a chance to cooperate with you."

Speaking of cooperation, Zhang Zhao said solemnly: "Bingbing, I told you about this project because I hope to cooperate with you. As for the specific details, we can discuss it later."

Zhang Zhao was also inspired at the time. The company is about to shoot a campus trilogy. After the trilogy is completed, it is expected that in the second half of next year, Tengda will prepare to shoot "My Love from the Star" written by its own boss.

Regarding the heroine in the play, he felt that only Fan Bingbing could establish the character's image. When communicating with Song Ci at that time, the boss also felt that among the domestic actresses, Fan Bingbing had the highest degree of fit.

Today it happened that Fan Bingbing himself was present, and because he sincerely wanted to cooperate with Zhang Zhao, he couldn't help but talk about this matter. However, there was still an emperor above him, so even if it could be done, the specific details still needed to be considered.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Zhang." The other party showed goodwill and wanted her to play the female lead. Fan Bingbing was very happy, but as for whether she would take part in the role, she would decide after getting the script.

However, being able to get to know Zhang Zhao and obtain information about a film and television project, Fan Bingbing felt that the trip was worthwhile and had made a lot of money.

"Mr. Zhang, how can you forget your brothers when you have a good project? If you have any funding gaps, just let us know. We, Xiaoma Pentium, will definitely support you."

Li Ming at the side interjected with a smile, saying that his company Pentium was just planning to increase its output in film and television, and when he heard that Tengda had a project, he was very interested in getting involved.

This was completely different from his attitude towards Fan Bingbing. Sometimes colleagues are enemies. Zhang Zhao responded perfunctorily: "Okay, okay. I just mentioned it casually. I will definitely inform Mr. Li when the project is officially launched."

Other film and television investments are fine, but "My Love from the Star" is a key project that Song Ci has always focused on. According to the chairman's usual style, this drama will definitely be produced solely by Tengda Culture, and other companies will not be given the opportunity to intervene.

Fan Bingbing handled himself well in front of the three film and television company bosses. While they were chatting, several stars walked across the red carpet one after another. At this time, another car drove to the starting point of the red carpet.

Cai Yinong, who was sitting in the passenger seat of the car, turned around and said, "Shishi, don't be nervous when you and Hu Ge walk on the red carpet. Pay attention to your manners."

"Sister K, aren't you going with us?" Liu Shishi had originally been thinking about the three of them walking the red carpet together, but Cai Yinong didn't go, so it was just her and Hu Ge, which felt so awkward.

Seeing that the little girl was a little stage-frightened, Cai Yinong encouraged her, "I'm not a star, so I won't try to attract attention. See you in the cinema lobby later. Come on, Shishi."

After opening the car door, Hu Ge and Liu Shishi walked onto the red carpet. The handsome man and beautiful woman appearing together naturally attracted attention, and the reporters picked up their cameras and took pictures one after another.

"It's Hu Ge, so handsome!" Some young female audiences recognized the number one star of Tangren.

Hu Ge stood straight, wearing an exquisite black suit, a white shirt and a classic red tie. He looked simple and elegant, and exuded a calm and handsome charm, like a gentleman walking out of a fashion magazine.

As soon as he appeared on the stage, many female fans screamed. The drama "Fairy From the Other World" starring him was being broadcast on Shancheng TV station, and Tangren was good at marketing, so his popularity was very high.

Strolling on the red carpet, Hu Ge was in high spirits. The only flaw was that the girl next to him seemed a little distant from him.

Unlike other male and female stars, Liu Shishi did not walk arm in arm like other male and female stars. She simply walked side by side with him, making it seem that their relationship was just an ordinary one.

It was Liu Shishi's first time walking the red carpet. Under the spotlight, she was both nervous and excited. Her heart was beating like a drum. She took every step carefully, as if she was walking on clouds, fearing the slightest mistake.

Today, Liu Shishi is wearing a light and elegant dress, like a flower quietly blooming in spring. The color of the dress is fresh like ink, not ostentatious but with a unique charm, and the hem of the skirt flutters slightly, as if carrying a wisp of breeze.

The accessories are also very simple, a pair of small and delicate earrings are looming in the hair, emitting a soft light. The bracelet on the wrist is delicate but not exaggerated, which complements the overall outfit.

If Fan Bingbing, who just walked across the red carpet, was bright, charming and full of charm, then Liu Shishi at this moment was gentle, pure, cool and elegant, giving people a different feeling.

Liu Shishi carefully wrote her name on the signature wall together with Hu Ge. At this time, she no longer felt nervous.

At this moment, she stood on the stage calmly and confidently facing the reporters' cameras, like a newly blossoming bud, shyly yet bravely welcoming her own brilliant moment.

While Liu Shishi and Hu Ge were enjoying the spotlight on the red carpet, Cai Yinong told the driver to drive the car to the cinema parking lot. She would not walk the red carpet, but would go straight to the cinema hall from the parking lot to attend the premiere.

Cai Yinong, who was wearing a white women's suit, saw that the elevator was about to close, and hurriedly shouted to the figure in the elevator: "Please wait for me to get off!"

At the same time, she quickened her pace, and her high heels made a "thump thump" sound.

The elevator door that was about to close slowly opened again. Cai Yinong jumped into the elevator in two or three steps, calmed his rapid breathing, and said, "Thank you."

There was a man and a woman in the elevator. The slightly older woman had a gentle smile on her face: "You're welcome!"

Cai Yinong looked calmly at the two people around him who had extraordinary temperaments. The lady was also wearing a well-cut brown suit, with a similar temperament to himself. At first glance, she was a strong woman in the workplace.

She turned her gaze to the young man in front of her and was secretly surprised. She thought that the young man was too handsome.

He was wearing a long windbreaker, had a very handsome face, a pair of eyes as deep as cold stars, and an extraordinary and elegant temperament. He also looked somewhat familiar, but Cai Yinong couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

Thinking that today is the premiere of "Nightclub" hosted by Tengda Culture, I secretly wondered which company was coming to support the newly debuted male star.

The elevator door slowly closed again. Because the place was reserved today and there were no outsiders, Cai Yinong guessed that the two people in front of him should also be attending the premiere.

So he took the initiative to strike up a conversation: "Thank you for what I said just now. I'm Cai Yinong from Tangren Films. Are you two also attending the premiere of Night Club?"

The older woman nodded and said in a gentle manner: "So it's Mr. Cai from Tangren. I've heard of your name for a long time. It's fate that we meet here. I'm Liu Rong from Southern Cinema Line."

"Hello, Mr. Liu!" Cai Yinong was pleasantly surprised and delighted that he could actually meet the cinema boss here. He quickly extended his hand to shake hands with the other party.

Liu Rong politely shook hands with Cai Yinong. The two of them were officially acquainted. He smiled and chatted, "Thank you, Mr. Cai, for coming to support Tengda. How did you find time to come here today?"

Tengda Culture and Southern Cinemas are originally one company, and Liu Rong can be considered as half the host today. When others come to support Tengda, he naturally has to express his gratitude.

Cai Yinong took the opportunity to get close to him: "Mr. Liu may not know that the heroine of "Night Club" Liu Shishi is our number one actress of Tangren. I came here with her today."

"So there is such a connection. Zhang Zhao did mention it to me. Shishi is a very capable actor. She is talented and can endure hardships. She has a bright future."

Liu Rong had a smile on his face and praised Liu Shishi a lot, but his eyes involuntarily fell on the man next to him. Liu Shishi was his girlfriend, and seeing that he was indifferent, he laughed secretly in his heart.

The young man in the elevator was Song Ci. The fact that Liu Shishi was his girlfriend was a semi-open secret among the top management of Tengda Group, so Liu Rong also knew about it.

When Cai Yinong just entered the elevator, Song Ci recognized Miss Liu's good boss, but he felt that there was nothing to talk about with Cai Yinong, so he kept silent.

Today is Xiao Qingmei's big screen debut as the heroine of a movie, and it is also the premiere of Tengda Culture's first movie. He should come and see it both for personal and professional reasons.

Originally, Song Ci wanted to walk the red carpet with his girlfriend, but unfortunately Liu Shishi refused because of concerns. Liu Rong happened to be looking for him for something, so he went to the premiere with Liu Rong.

When Cai Yinong heard Liu Rong praising his sister, he took advantage of the situation and said, "This is the first time our Shishi plays the leading role in a movie. We need Mr. Liu's support in scheduling the film."

Cai Yinong naturally hopes that the movie starring Liu Shishi will have as high a box office as possible, but if a movie wants to have a high box office, in addition to good quality, it cannot do without the support of theater chains. Liu Rong is the boss of the second largest theater chain company in the country, and scheduling films is within her authority.

Liu Rong nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Cai, Southern Cinemas will definitely support the scheduling of "Nightclub." Zhang Zhao has already communicated with her about the company's first film and asked her to support the scheduling of the film. She has agreed.

The elevator slowly rose and soon arrived at the cinema floor. The heavy alloy door creaked open again.

Song Ci stepped out, brushed past Cai Yinong, and was the first to exit the elevator. Before leaving, his cold voice reached the ears of the two ladies.

"Sister Rong, I will leave by myself after the show ends. You don't need to see me off."

Liu Rong nodded and responded: "Okay, Mr. Song!"

Cai Yinong was stunned for a moment, as he thought the young man and Liu Rong were not together. However, from the tone of their voices, it was clear that the two knew each other, and it was the tone of a conversation between a superior and a subordinate.

I was surprised and suspicious: "Mr. Liu, who is he?"

Liu Rong suppressed a smile and said, "Oh, that's Chairman Song of our group."

"Song Ci, Chairman of Tengda Group?"

Cai Yinong compared the face he had seen before with a photo he had seen on the Internet before, and it was indeed the one on the rich list.

I felt annoyed, wondering why I was so shortsighted that I didn't recognize the person. He was a big shot with a promising future, and I missed a good opportunity to get to know him.

In fact, it is not Cai Yinong's fault that he couldn't recognize him. Song Ci has always been low-key, living a secluded life, and never accepting media interviews. It is normal that others couldn't recognize him for a while.

In the past, the most widely circulated photo on the Internet was the one that Liu Shishi uploaded during the School Prince Contest. Later, Song Ci instructed the person in charge of Toutiao.com to remove the photo after the School Prince Contest was over.

Later, when senior leaders from Peking went to Tengda for research, Song Ci was on the news, but he was wearing makeup at that time, deliberately dressing himself to look old-fashioned, and even wore a pair of plain glasses to cover it up.

So even though he is famous, except for some people who are familiar with him, it is difficult for strangers who meet him for the first time to recognize his identity at a glance.

Liu Rong looked at Cai Yinong who was standing in the elevator in a daze and reminded him, "Mr. Cai, please come in when the elevator arrives. I have something else to do, so I'll go first."

"Mr. Liu, please make yourself at your service." Cai Yinong walked out of the elevator absent-mindedly, still regretting that he had just failed to recognize a great talent. It was not until he saw the bustling premiere scene that he slowly came back to his senses.

Tengda's premiere was very grand. Cai Yinong looked around and found that many senior executives from film and television companies had come, as well as stars such as Fan Bingbing and Gao Yuanyuan, making for quite a big event.

She came all the way from Donghai to Peking, not just to watch a movie, but her main purpose was to discuss cooperation and expand her network. She hurriedly looked for a suitable target in the crowd.

On the other side, Song Ci walked out of the elevator, left Liu Rong and Cai Yinong behind, and was about to look for Liu Shishi among the crowd, but was seen by the sharp-eyed Zhang Zhao.

Zhang Zhao was chatting animatedly with Fan Bingbing and others, but he was always keeping an eye on the surroundings, watching for anyone coming.

After all, he was the host, and when distinguished guests came, he had to entertain them. He saw Song Ci coming out of the corner of his eye, and said quickly: "Excuse me, three of you."

Zhang Zhao hurriedly walked over to Song Ci who was looking around for his girlfriend: "Chairman! You are here."

When Song Ci saw that it was Zhang Zhao, he asked, "Why don't I see Director Xu Zheng and the leading actors?"

Zhang Zhao understood his boss' intentions: "Boss Song, Shishi, Xu Zheng and others have already entered the screening room. They will be interviewed by reporters soon. There are some things they need to discuss in advance."

(End of this chapter)