Chapter 247 The Future of the Tang People
After introducing the basic information of the two newly signed artists, Cai Yinong stood up with an upright posture.
"Let's go, Shishi. Li Chengyuan, Jin Chen, and Yuan Hong are in the next meeting room with Director Li. I'll take you to meet them."
Liu Shishi nodded slightly and followed Cai Yinong's footsteps. She was curious and wanted to see what the two new artists of Tangren looked like. She estimated that they were also beautiful and elegant. After all, Sister K always had good aesthetic taste.
At this time in the meeting, Li Guoli was sitting together with several leading actors of "Tianya Zhinu", seriously discussing the script.
Yuan Hong had a calm expression on his face. As a veteran with many experiences, he knew the director's style very well and could easily grasp what the director wanted to present.
Li Chengyuan also graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, with a solid theoretical foundation. She listened attentively to the director's explanation, understood the director's meaning immediately, answered questions with clear ideas, and seemed to be at ease.
Only Jin Chen, who had no basic knowledge of filming as it was his first time, sat there looking confused and bewildered. Faced with the complex script and professional discussions, he felt a little overwhelmed.
Li Guoli also patiently explained the script to her carefully in the most understandable language, and used some vivid examples from time to time to help her understand.
"Director Li, Old Yuan!" As Cai Yinong pushed open the door, Liu Shishi's clear and loud voice came.
When facing acquaintances, Sister Yi is quite lively and energetic. As soon as she enters the meeting room, she takes the initiative to speak and say hello.
Li Guoli raised his eyes upon hearing the voice and smiled amiably: "Shishi, you're back!"
"Shishi, I haven't seen you for more than a month. You are even more beautiful now."
As soon as they met, Yuan Hong started praising him. He had finally become the leading male role recently and was in a very happy mood, looking radiant.
Li Chengyuan and Jin Chen saw the three people coming and stood up hurriedly, a little stiffly, and said in unison: "Hello, Mr. Cai, hello, Teacher Hu, hello, Teacher Liu."
"No, no, no, we are all colleagues from now on, there is no need to be so formal, just call me Shishi."
Liu Shishi waved her hand with a friendly smile on her face, revealing two shallow dimples, gentle and charming.
At the same time, he carefully looked at Li and Jin. His eyes first fell on Jin Chen, thinking that the young and childish one was her.
The little girl has a delicate face, bright eyes, a straight nose and full lips. She looks very comfortable and natural, full of youthful vitality.
Another artist, Li Chengyuan, is very friendly and gentle, with a graceful temperament and a smile that makes people feel like spring breeze.
The boss of the company was polite, so Jin Chen and Li Chengyuan obviously wouldn't take it seriously on their first meeting.
They had long heard of this top actress of Tangren Media. Online rumors said that she had a gentle personality, was not competitive, and was as calm as a chrysanthemum.
But the news on the Internet is three-tenths true and seven-tenths false. You can only know what Yijie’s true personality is like after getting in touch with her.
Cai Yinong was overwhelmed with emotion when he saw the elite soldiers in the conference room. Now the career of the company's No.1 sister is booming, with success in both TV and movies; the career of the No.1 brother has also fully recovered.
Tangren has completely emerged from the haze of a few years ago, and now with the influx of fresh blood, the company's future is bright.
"Cheng Yuan, Jin Chen, I don't need to introduce Shishi. You must have heard of her on the Internet. Let's get to know her formally today. In the future, we will help each other and live in harmony."
"That's all for today. You young people can chat. I'll go back to the office first."
Li Guoli also understood Cai Yinong's intention of coming here, which was simply to allow several artists in the company to get to know each other and communicate and maintain relationships.
Cai Yinong brought the people over and achieved his goal, so he didn't stay for too long and left the meeting room with everyone else, leaving the space to the five artists from Tangren.
Sure enough, as soon as the two of them left, the atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became lively.
Jin Chen is young and lively. He can't contain his excitement. When he sees the director and the female boss leaving, he looks excited.
"Senior Sister Shi, I am your fan. You may not know that there is still a legend about you in Beijing Dance Academy. I especially like your role as Lin Shui in "A Little Thing Called First Love."
The two prides of Beijing Dance Academy, Liu Shishi and Lu Yi, switched to the entertainment industry and both thrived. This undoubtedly gave the later girls of Beijing Dance Academy some hope and saw another path for development.
Putting aside the artistic value, the development prospects of the dance industry, whether in terms of economic value or social visibility, are indeed not as good as those of the entertainment industry.
It was for this reason that after receiving the olive branch from Cai Yinong, Jin Chen agreed to sign with Tangren Film and Television without hesitation, thinking that one day he could become a household name.
Li Chengyuan sat quietly aside, like a quietly blooming orchid, reserved and restrained.
She is quite introverted, and as a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, she understands the complexity of the entertainment industry to some extent. She knows very well that those who can make a name for themselves in the industry do not play simple roles.
Liu Shishi, the seemingly gentle and amiable top lady in the company, has become a popular young actress in the entertainment industry at this age. One can imagine the hardships and wisdom behind it.
I was thinking to myself: Now that Jin Chen and I have joined Tangren Film and Television, how will the company's resources be allocated in the future?
It was still unknown whether Liu Shishi would think that the two of them would affect her position in the company and target them. So it was better to be cautious when meeting them for the first time.
"Thank you. Welcome to join Tangren Film and Television." When talking about her masterpiece, Liu Shishi smiled and her liking for the girl in front of her increased.
Both of them graduated from Beijing Dance Academy, and Yijie also joined Tangren when she was about eighteen or nineteen years old. When she saw Jin Chen, she seemed to see the stubborn self who rejected the kindness of Song Ci.
Yuan Hong lazily leaned back in her chair, her posture casual, and said nonchalantly: "Shishi, have you finished filming your scenes in The Founding of a Republic?"
Liu Shishi shrugged: "There's only about a minute of footage in total. Not counting the time it took to report to the crew, the actual time spent on filming was only half a day."
Hu Ge's eyes were full of envy: "It's great to have a one-minute shot. I don't even qualify to participate. People don't look down on me."
Liu Shishi didn't know how to comfort Lao Hu. She and he were just the same. If Mr. Song hadn't stepped in, she probably wouldn't have been able to star in such a meaningful tribute film.
In order to break the sudden awkward atmosphere, Sister Yi quickly changed the subject and kept the topic secret: "Lao Hu, you've lost a lot!"
"What's wrong?" Hu Ge looked surprised, and the others also turned their eyes to Sister Yi.
Liu Shishi chuckled and explained, "My husband Song said that "Go Lala Goes to Work" has the potential to be a big hit.
It's a pity that you didn't act. When we were in the crew of "The Founding of a Republic", Tong Dawei asked me again and again to introduce him to the crew. I couldn't refuse, so I had to recommend him to the crew.
I thought it would be better for you to act in such a good hit drama instead of giving it to an outsider, but unfortunately your schedule conflicts with your role in Bitter Coffee. "
When Hu Ge heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he immediately regretted rejecting Liu Shishi's kindness.
After all, Boss Song has a unique vision and his writing skills are well-known in the circle. Since he said that it has the potential to be a big hit, I think the ratings of "Du Lala's Promotion" must be extraordinary.
Yi Ge helplessly smiled bitterly, his face full of regret: "It's come to this, there's no point in saying more. I just hope that when Bitter Coffee is released, it will avoid your Go Go Du Lala movie and not collide with it."
"Shishi, if there is something good happening, please think of me. You can't favor one over the other." Yuan Hong narrowed her eyes and pretended to complain. Her words seemed casual, but in fact she was implicitly testing Sister Yi.
In the entertainment industry, which is a place of fame and fortune, knowing how to proactively fight for resources is an essential skill for survival. The crying child gets the milk, and to survive in the entertainment industry, you need to be thick-skinned.
"Don't worry, Old Yuan. Just focus on finishing filming 'The Weaver Girl' first. I will definitely help you find other projects later." Liu Shishi promised her old friend with a sincere look in her eyes.
Although she and Yuan Hong are not as close as Hu Ge, they are good friends who have known each other for many years. Helping to introduce some film and television projects is just a piece of cake.
Yuan Hong was delighted when she heard this and believed in Yijie's promise without a doubt. Recalling the night of New Year's Eve, when the marriage certificate of the richest man was released, Liu Shishi's status rose rapidly.
Anyone who knows the situation knows that this person will be the undisputed number one in the entertainment industry in the future, so her words naturally carry great weight.
Jin Chen seemed to understand the conversation between the three seniors of Tangren, and she couldn't get a word in. She was a rookie and had only a vague understanding of the complex human connections and resource operations in the entertainment industry.
Li Chengyuan was different. She had been observing people's words and expressions, and had seen some clues. She keenly captured a few key points and kept them in mind.
Liu Shishi, the top lady in the company, has a lot of say and seems to control important resources outside the company. Even Hu Ge and Yuan Hong, two seniors, rely on her. Mr. Song, who was mentioned in the conversation just now, seems to be an important person as well.
A few people chatted about work for a while, and the topic unknowingly turned to some gossip in the circle.
Yuan Hong looked mysterious: "The industry has been very turbulent recently. Ever since Fan Bingbing opened his studio and became successful, Huang Xiaoming, Ren Quan and Li Bingbing also jointly opened an investment company last year.
The big names in the industry are interested, and it is rumored that Tengda Culture is also interested in letting Qiao Zhengyu set up his own independent studio. "
Liu Shishi was surprised and said, "Senior Brother Qiao is going to open a studio? I haven't heard of that."
Yuan Hong was speechless when she saw Yijie's reaction, and secretly complained: You sleep in the same bed with the big boss of Tengda every day, how come you don't know anything about what's going on in Tengda.
"Not only Qiao Zhengyu, but also Zhang Ziyi, Zhao Zhetian and others are interested in starting a company and attracting some film and television giants to invest. If this continues, it will become a trend for first-line stars to open studios in the future."
Hu Ge echoed from the side, frowning slightly with a serious look, as if he was thinking about the impact of this trend on his future development.
Yuan Hong suddenly had an idea, glanced at Sister Yi meaningfully, and proposed eagerly:
"Lao Hu, Shishi, how about the three of us pool our money to set up an investment company and invest in some small film and television projects to test the waters? The entertainment industry is becoming more and more prosperous now, and investing in film and television dramas should be profitable."
Once the thought came to his mind, countless beautiful ideas could no longer be suppressed. As long as he could get Liu Shishi to participate, it would be equivalent to holding on to Boss Song's thigh.
By then, you can make a lot of money just by drinking some soup. This is simply a bright road to financial freedom.
Upon hearing this, Hu Ge swallowed his saliva and subconsciously looked at Liu Shishi. He and Yuan Hong had a very good understanding of each other, but he understood his good brother's intention in an instant. His eyes became anxious and heated, and he was looking forward to Yijie's reply.
Liu Shishi shook her head gently, her tone calm and firm: "Not interested."
She has no desire for money now. If she really wants to make money, she will agree when Song Ci wants to give her shares in Tengda Group.
With the current valuation of Tengda Group, even 1% of the shares would be worth at least 1 billion. In addition, since we were already investing with Zhang Tong, there was no need to start a new business.
Seeing that Yijie refused, Yuan Hong wanted to persuade her again, trying to convince her with her eloquent speech.
Hu Ge hurriedly used his eyes to stop his good brother, saying that some things should be done in moderation and not be rushed.
Since Shishi is unwilling now, we cannot force her. We should find another opportunity to persuade her later. If we continue talking, it may cause her to be disgusted.
Yuan Hong was unwilling to give up, and her expression changed for a while, but she finally gave up in dismay. However, her slightly clenched fists revealed that she had not given up on this idea.
Seeing that his good brother was in a bad mood, Hu Ge thought for a while and decided to leak out what Cai Yinong had discussed with him a few days ago.
"Huayi will be listed in the second half of the year. If the stock price rises after the listing, Ms. K may also consider implementing an internal stock ownership plan like Huayi to prepare for the future listing of Tangren. Of course, if Huayi's stock price falls below the IPO price after the listing, then everything will be over."
Hu Ge spoke slowly, sweeping his eyes across everyone's faces. He did not shy away from the two newcomers, and was also trying to give them some hope. But he was mainly speaking to Yuan Hong and Liu Shishi.
Yuan Hong is a veteran of Tangren Film and Television. If employee stock ownership is implemented, he and several directors of the company will definitely have the priority opportunity to subscribe for shares in the first round.
As for Liu Shishi, the situation is different. She is the second largest shareholder of Tangren Film and Television. Implementing an employee stock ownership plan will inevitably dilute her equity. If Yijie strongly opposes it, Cai Yinong's plan will be difficult to implement.
Therefore, Hu Ge revealed this news at this moment in order to test Liu Shishi's attitude first.
Yuan Hong immediately perked up and asked curiously, "Why did Sister K suddenly have this idea?"
“After all, times have changed. In recent years, Huace and Huanrui have gradually risen, and people’s minds have changed. If they want to retain talent, they can only learn from Huayi.
As long as Huayi can successfully go public, it will prove that this is a smooth road, and Guangguang and Bona will line up to go public later."
Yuan Hong seemed to be thinking about something. Just as Hu Ge said, if he couldn't play the leading male role again, he would have planned not to renew his contract with Tangren after the expiration of his agency contract and would have looked for other opportunities. However, if he could have shares in the company, the situation would be different.
"Don't worry, I will support Sister K's decision." Liu Shishi did not comment on Cai Yinong's employee stock ownership plan. Whether the company will go public in the future will have little impact on her.
But of course it would be best if it could go public, and she is also dreaming of the title of vice chairman of Tangren Film and Television.
Thinking about attending some important occasions with Song Ci in the future, this title would at least give me some respect when put together with the chairman of Tengda Group.
(End of this chapter)
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