Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
Feeling uninterested, Shen Fang led the five people to the snack street and sat down at a dessert shop.
I ordered a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup. Yu Entai ordered a bowl of mung bean soup and a French toast, Yan Ni ordered a bowl of double-skin milk pudding, and Cherry ordered a bowl of coconut milk sago pudding.
"Xixi, Shishi, what would you like to eat?"
Shen Fang handed the menu to Liu Qianqian and Liu Shishi. The two women looked at the colorful array of desserts and found it difficult to choose.
After spending a long time choosing, the two still couldn't reach a conclusion. They both thought the dishes were delicious and wanted to try them all, so they served all of Shen Fang's sweet soup.
Liu Qianqian handed the menu to Shen Fang.
"Brother Chen Fang, can you order for us?"
Shen Fang nodded and ordered a peach gum, coconut milk, mango, and white fungus soup for Liu Qianqian, and a coconut milk, peach gum, and snow fungus soup for Liu Shishi. He also ordered an egg tart and a Western-style dessert.
While eating double-skin milk pudding, Yan Ni said, "People in Guangzhou really know how to live. They just eat sweet soup, have afternoon tea, and read the newspaper all day long. It's such a comfortable life. There's so much good food and fun things to do, but it's a bit expensive."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "That's because this area is an economic development zone and it's close to Shenzhen. A lot of factories have been built here in recent years, and the locals have received a lot of money. With the increase in the migrant population, many small buildings have been built and rented out to become landlords. They don't have to do anything and can make a living just by collecting rent. Not to mention that they also receive dividends every year. Moreover, international export trade has become easier in the past two years, so they have more and more money. Of course, it's easy for them. But other cities will be like this in the future and will gradually get better."
Yu Entai took a bite of mung bean soup: "That's right, President Shen is absolutely right. Guangzhou just developed first, and other cities will gradually catch up. The national economy has grown very rapidly in the last two years. I estimate that in a few years, you can be like you are in Guangzhou no matter which city you live in."
Shen Fang looked at Yu Entai: "Brother Tai seems to have a lot of knowledge about economics."
Yu Entai quickly shook his head: "I certainly can't compare to you, President Shen. It's just that I'm very interested in this kind of knowledge and like to pay attention to these things when I have nothing to do. Actually, when I saw President Shen touring the South China Sea just now, I wondered if you wanted to develop this area."
Shen Fang looked at Yu Entai in surprise: "Oh? What do you mean by that?"
Yu Entai smiled and said, "I noticed your sigh when you looked around the South China Sea, especially when you came to the Little Palace, and I also noticed your insights on the development of the film and television base, so I guessed that you might be interested in this area."
Upon hearing this, Shen Fang laughed heartily and patted Yu Entai on the shoulder.
PS: Yu Entai is not only a top student, but also very knowledgeable about the stock market. In 2006, he earned hundreds of thousands of yuan in a single day, earning him the nickname "Stock God of the Entertainment Industry"—and that's no joke. Moreover, when the market was approaching 6100 points, he sold all his A-shares, thus avoiding the 2008 stock market crash.
There are also ten sworn brothers: Yu Entai, Ma Weidu, Wu Jing, Liu Wei, Qiao Shan, Sun Yue, Pan Ming, Huang Tian, and Lang Lin. In Beijing, those who dare to ride horses are all wealthy; it's something most people can't afford. This guy is truly versatile; he can do almost anything.
"Brother Tai, it's a real shame you're an actor. I think you could easily become a boss if you went into business."
Yu Entai shook his head: "I like performing, I like portraying new lives, and at the same time I can invest in projects that I like. The two are not contradictory. Mr. Shen, when do you think the development of our domestic entertainment industry can get on the right track?"
Shen Fang took a bite of his Western-style dessert: "After this year, things will slowly start to get back on track. Once 'Hero' is released, our domestic film industry will begin to slowly transform towards commercial films. Moving in this direction requires funding. As long as hot money flows in, the industry will become more active, and the entertainment industry will develop rapidly. I predict that our domestic entertainment industry will reach its peak in about 10 years."
"Hero? Is it the one that was reported on TV, the one with a $30 million investment, and directed by Director Zhang?"
Shen Fang nodded: "That's right."
Liu Qianqian said proudly, "They even played a role in it."
Yu Entai stared at Liu Qianqian in shock.
"Liu Yifei even had a flirtatious act in it? Wait a minute, I remember the lead actress was Maggie Cheung, and the second lead was Zhang Ziyi. This was even reported in the media. You???"
Shen Fang patted Liu Qianqian's little head.
"She did act, but it was just a minor role. I invested 20 million RMB in Hero. However, our Xixi has already played the second female lead before, and next year she will play the female lead."
Shen Fang played Versailles again.
Liu Qianqian ate her sweet soup while looking at Chen Fang.
"Brother Chen Fang, how did you know I'd be playing the lead role next year? But I just want to play the lead role. Humph, what's so great about it? That Dong Bailian is so annoying. I'm much prettier than her. If she can play the lead role, so can I."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Don't worry, if Qianqian wants to act, your brother will help you. Whatever you want to act, we'll act in it."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qianqian happily waved her little hand: "Thank you, Brother Chen Fang."
Yan Ni and Cherry looked at Liu Tianxian with envy. Look at her, she's only 14 and already has a sugar daddy, and not just any sugar daddy.
"People really can't be compared. She's already so beautiful, and Mr. Shen, you still have to spend money to promote her. I'm so jealous." Yan Ni said with a sour look on her face.
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Qianqian was born for this job."
Yu Entai nodded in agreement: "That's right, even if you compare Yan Ni to them, they're just too beautiful. And Xiao Shishi is beautiful too. They were born for this, natural actresses. But Mr. Shen, do you think 'Hero' can be a success? Can the domestic market really accommodate this movie?"
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