Chapter 385 First Order
February 6th, Lantern Festival.
The Peking Hotel was star-studded, with many celebrities closely associated with Tengda Culture attending the celebration banquet for "Charlotte's Troubles" which had a box office of over 1 billion yuan.
A large number of media reporters who had heard the news had already gathered outside the hotel, ready with their cameras and rifles, just to capture the stars.
In the evening, a luxury car stopped in front of the hotel. When the reporters who had been waiting for a long time saw that the person getting out of the car was Yang Mi, they rushed forward and vie for an interview. The flash lights instantly lit up the night sky.
"Sister Mi, can you say a few words?"
"Teacher Yang Mi, what do you think about those famous memes about you that have been circulating online recently?"
Under the spotlight, Yang Mi wore a black off-shoulder evening dress that outlined her graceful curves, with her hair draped over her shoulders, looking very charming.
Ever since she showed off her body and made a stunning appearance in a movie and her big secret could no longer be hidden, she has been sporting a queen style recently.
The big star smiled slightly at the microphone that was almost hitting his face, and answered calmly and gracefully:
"Netizens making fun of scenes in TV dramas and movies is also a sign of their love for me. As long as it's not excessive, I don't mind it."
There was a hint of helplessness in her words, although she herself did not want netizens to pay too much attention to her figure.
However, some film and television clips about her, such as "You are so sexy" and "Don't watch, she is your sister-in-law now", swept the entire Internet and could not be stopped from spreading.
Since she was powerless to resist, she just went with the flow and accepted it. After all, these clips did bring her terrifying popularity.
At the beginning of 2012, if Liu Shishi was the most popular female star in the first half of January thanks to the official announcement of two major brands, then Yang Mi was undoubtedly the well-deserved traffic queen in the second half of the month so far.
"Sister Mi, what do you think about the quarrel between Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo these days?"
As soon as the sharp topic was raised, the reporters present all held their breath and looked at Yang Mi with great anticipation, showing an expression of watching a good show.
Recently, two kung fu superstars, Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo, had a fierce conflict due to their collaboration in the movie "Special Identity".
In an interview, Zhen Zidan accused Zhao Wenzhuo of changing the script without authorization, refusing to cooperate with the filming, and acting like a big shot and lacking professionalism.
Zhao Wenzhuo immediately refuted and spoke out through the media, saying that he was marginalized in the crew by Zhen Zidan, who temporarily modified the script in his capacity as producer and significantly reduced his role. He made reasonable suggestions but was squeezed out of the crew by Zhen Zidan.
The two sides then confronted each other remotely through the Weibo platform.
Zhen Zidan was the first to post a message saying "the innocent will be cleared", implying that Zhao Wenzhuo was responsible; Zhao Wenzhuo responded by "seeking justice" and accusing the other party of "relying on power."
At present, fans and netizens of both sides are divided into two factions and are arguing fiercely. The "Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo incident" has become a hot search, sparking heated discussions among the public.
Yang Mi frowned slightly, and after a brief pause, she said in a loud voice: "I don't believe the rumors are true. I stand on Zhuo Ge's side... I think he is a very good actor."
Yang Mi made a shocking statement, and after her clear-cut stance, the reporters present were instantly shocked.
This is the first popular artist to publicly stand on Zhao Wenzhuo's side since the incident began, not to mention that she is a female star who is currently in the limelight in the entertainment industry, so she is extremely influential.
The flash lights flashed wildly again, and this breaking news was bound to become a hot search.
Taking advantage of the reporters' stunned state, Yang Mi, with the help of her assistant, quickly escaped and entered the celebration banquet.
In the hall, people were drinking and chatting, and the crowds were dressed in elegant attire. From afar, the newly crowned billionaire director Ma Xin was surrounded by people like a star, accepting the congratulations with a beaming face.
Just as I was about to go up and say hello to the director, a clear and familiar voice came from behind me: "Mi Mi!"
"Yaya!" Yang Mi recognized the person when she heard the voice, turned around, and sure enough, it was her good friend Tong Liya standing there.
Also standing by were Chen Sicheng and Li Chen, both acquaintances from the crew of "Peking Love Story".
Chen Sicheng stared at the radiant Yang Mi with fiery eyes, and said with a bit of obsession: "Mi Mi, congratulations, you are the heroine of the billion-dollar box office."
"Don't!" Yang Mi waved her hands and lowered her voice, "It's fine if we just joke about what the mistress said in private, but Master will be here soon. If she hears about it, she will cause trouble for me for no reason."
"I made a mistake." Chen Sicheng smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. "By the way, Mimi, the ratings of Peking Love Story are very good. Hunan Satellite TV hopes that the crew will appear on Happy Camp to increase publicity."
His tone was full of pride. This urban romance drama, which he wrote, directed and starred in, was broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV a few days ago. The premiere ratings were 1.15%, which soared to 2% in three days, topping the national satellite TV program in the same time slot, making him an instant hit in the director circle.
"No problem!" Yang Mi agreed readily. She knew very well that the TV station had advanced the broadcast time of "Northern Ireland" just to take advantage of her popularity. Since the ratings were so high, it was natural to strike while the iron was hot and make further efforts.
"Yaya, I feel like you've lost weight again." Yang Mi looked at Tong Liya and said with concern. The two had worked together on "Palace Lock Heart Jade" and "North Love", and they have a very good relationship.
Tong Liya smiled shyly, revealing her signature little tiger teeth: "My weight is normal, but you have to eat more. Once you get busy, you work day and night and don't even have time to eat. How can your body bear it if you continue like this?"
Chen Sicheng also looked concerned and immediately agreed: "Yes, Mimi, no matter how busy you are at work, you must take care of your health."
As a few people were chatting and laughing, discussing how to increase publicity to bring the ratings of "Northern Ireland" to a higher level, an unexpected figure suddenly appeared.
Seeing the person coming, Yang Mi was slightly surprised: "Kaiwei, why are you here?"
"Mi Mi! Surprise?" The man who came was Yang Mi's boyfriend Liu Kaiwei, dressed in a suit and holding a bouquet of flowers. "For you!"
"Thank you!" Yang Mi took the flowers with a slight smile on her lips. Although her boyfriend's career was not very successful, he was very considerate to her.
Seeing his girlfriend happy, Liu Kaiwei smiled proudly and glanced at Chen Sicheng with a slightly provocative look. He had long realized that this guy in front of him had been eyeing his girlfriend.
Chen Sicheng sneered in his heart, and was extremely disdainful of Liu Kaiwei's childish behavior. He secretly complained that if a man did not concentrate on his career, he would be dumped sooner or later.
When Yang Mi's confusion is over, I will steal your girl. How dare a small-time Hong Kong celebrity like you dare to show your teeth to me?
There was an undercurrent between the two of them and their eyes were engaging in an invisible confrontation when there was a commotion in the hall. It turned out that the richest couple had arrived.
Everyone looked towards the door of the banquet hall and saw Liu Shishi, smiling and talking, wearing a beige cheongsam, with a graceful figure and extraordinary temperament, walking towards them holding her husband's hand.
Song Ci wore a faint smile and a Chinese Tang suit. He nodded frequently in response to the greetings from the crowd.
The couple held hands, like a pair of gods and goddesses, making others envious.
"The man on the street is as beautiful as jade, a noble gentleman in the world." Tong Liya couldn't help but praise him when she saw the richest man in person for the first time.
A flash of jealousy flashed across Chen Sicheng's face. He also regarded Tong Liya as his target. When he heard her praising another man, he felt very unhappy and immediately lost the desire to compete with Liu Kaiwei.
Liu Kaiwei's heart was burning with excitement, and he was eager to try: "Mi Mi, aren't you and Liu Shishi good friends? Let's go over and say hello!"
Yang Mi glanced at her boyfriend. For the first time, she felt that he was so ignorant and had no vision. Who are you? Who are you? Who are you? Who are you? You are the richest man. You have no self-awareness at all!
After all, he was her boyfriend, so she still saved some face in front of outsiders, suppressed her temper, and said calmly, "Let's wait for a chance. Director Song is talking to Mr. Han San, so it's not appropriate for us to go over now."
On the other side, Han Sanping was introducing an important person to the richest couple: "Mr. Song, Mr. Shishi, let me introduce you to Comrade Lai Peikang, the director and deputy general manager of Huaying Group.
Mr. Lai previously served as the general manager of Huaying Co-production Company and has extensive experience in international film cooperation.”
"Mr. Lai! I've heard a lot about you."
"Mr. Song, Mrs. Song, good evening."
After Song Ci, Liu Shishi and Lai Peikang shook hands and exchanged greetings, Han Sanping sighed: "A box office of 1 billion yuan, it was unthinkable in the past."
"This is inseparable from the correct guidance of the leaders of Optoelectronics, and it also shows that my country's film market is booming."
Song Ci made a polite but startling statement, "This year China will become the world's second largest box office market. I predict that within five years, the box office record for a single movie will reach at least 4 billion."
Upon hearing this, Han Sanping and Lai Peikang looked at each other at the same time, and saw shock in each other's eyes.
As top figures in the film industry, although they have absolute confidence in the domestic film market, they dare not make such a bold prediction that the box office of a single movie can have such an astonishing increase in five years.
But the person who said this is the richest man in Asia and a recognized strategic master in the business world, so one cannot help but believe it.
"The future of Chinese films depends on you." Han Sanping sighed meaningfully. This was not only his expectation for the new generation of Chinese filmmakers, but also a hint to his successor Lai Peikang.
He will retire in more than a year. If nothing unexpected happens, Lai Peikang will take over the position of chairman of Huaying. This time the organization transferred Lai Peikang back to Huaying from the Film Bureau to prepare for the succession.
Introducing Lai Peikang to the richest man this time is not only to pave the way for the successor, but also to show off his power in front of his subordinates and demonstrate his extensive network resources, so as to avoid being forgotten after retirement.
Song Ci smiled knowingly, "Boss Han, you are also a great film director. Even if you don't work at Huaying in the future, you can still continue to create art!"
"We'll talk about this later." Han Sanping's mind moved slightly. The richest man's suggestion was indeed good, but he did not show it on the surface, and then changed the subject.
"Director Song, Mr. Lai and I are here today to congratulate you on the box office of "Charlotte's Troubles" breaking 1 billion, and secondly, we have something to discuss."
"Please speak, Mr. Han?"
"Last year, Huaying Group, together with China International Television Corporation, China Unicom, China Radio and Television Media, Changchun Film Group and Agricultural Bank of China, established Huaying Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the business sector and is engaged in film production and promotion."
Song Ci thought for a moment and said, "Huaying shares are aiming for a listing, right?"
"Mr. Song is indeed a man of great insight!" Han Sanping gave a thumbs up. The establishment of Huaying Co., Ltd. was precisely to follow the market trend.
"Huaying shares are indeed preparing for listing, and currently need to sell a small portion of shares for financing. I wonder if Mr. Song is interested in participating?"
"That's easy!" Song Ci agreed happily, "How many shares does Mr. Han want to raise? I'll take them all."
"Mr. Song is really wealthy, but he can only subscribe to 3% of the shares at most." Han Sanping smiled bitterly, "The organization has regulations that Huaying Group, as the controlling parent company of Huaying Shares, must hold no less than 67% of the shares."
When Song Ci heard that there was only 3% of the shares, his interest immediately dropped. After a little thought, he said, "How about this, let Shishi subscribe to this 3% of the shares. We are husband and wife, and the effect is the same."
"Mr. Song doesn't like these 3% shares?" Han Sanping was helpless. This investment plan was discussed by the leadership team of Huaying Group.
The original intention was to use the influence of Song Ci to develop in-depth cooperation with Tengda Group. However, after all, it involves state-owned assets and cannot tolerate any omissions. If the financier is changed to Liu Shishi, it will have to be discussed again at the meeting.
"Boss Han misunderstood!" Song Ci explained, "The situation is like this, Tengda Group's subsidiary also operates in the film and television business, and there is overlap in business with Huaying Shares.
This means that when I invest in a company in the same industry, I need to declare my interests to the board of directors and explain the situation to foreign shareholders. The procedures are too cumbersome. "
Although he holds absolute power in Tengda Group and has the final say on all matters, he still has to abide by the company's rules and regulations.
Han Sanping suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. I was thinking wrongly. If that's the case, then I'll have to trouble you, Master."
Liu Shishi smiled and said, "Mr. Han, you're welcome!"
After the matter was basically finalized, Han Sanping showed his sincerity and took the initiative to show his goodwill: "When you become a shareholder of Huaying Co., Ltd., we will be a family.
There happens to be a project that we can develop in collaboration with your studio to test the waters.”
Liu Shishi was curious: "What project? Please tell me more about it, Mr. Han."
"It's an entrepreneurial film based on the three founders of New Oriental, called "Chinese Partners".
The investment budget is 70 million, Huaying shares can lead the investment with 30%, and the remaining 70% can be handed over to you to operate. "
"New Oriental Education!" Liu Shishi had some impression of this company. When she was taking English tutoring before, her private tutor seemed to be from New Oriental.
"Shishi has taken over this project." While Liu Shishi was still in a daze, Song Ci took over the project for his wife and was willing to give up 70% of the shares, which showed Han Sanping's sincerity.
With the two golden signs of Huaying and Yijie, the 70% share of "Chinese Partners" can be distributed layer by layer with a little operation. When the movie is promoted and distributed by Tengda, it will definitely make a profit.
Liu Shishi also came back to her senses: "I will accept Mr. Han's kindness."
Seeing that the richest couple appreciated his kindness, Han Sanping smiled even more: "If you are interested in taking over, the production work can be handed over to your studio."
“My studio has no experience in filming movies, so this project was a bit challenging.”
Everyone thought that Liu Shishi was going to decline, but she changed the subject: "But I am always willing to accept challenges! I hope that Mr. Han will serve as the film producer and give me your guidance."
"No problem!" Han Sanping agreed readily, and suddenly remembered something.
"But there is a small problem with this project. The movie is based on the three founders of New Oriental. We need to get their authorization before filming, so we need you to convince them!"
(End of this chapter)
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