Even if it succeeds.
"Hey, Brother Jia."
"Yanpo, don't mention your entry into the industry again. And that play you mentioned, the investors won't invest in it anymore. Let me remind you, don't talk nonsense about Mei Ting. You've really messed up this time."
Yan was quite anxious: "Brother Jia, what's going on?"
Jia Zhangke sneered: "Mei Ting has found the person in charge in this industry. You'd better break up with her obediently. You might still be able to make a living in this industry in the future. If you don't listen, I'm afraid you'll be in big trouble. Not only will she issue a blacklist, but China Film Group and the Film Bureau have also said that any film of yours will be subject to stricter censorship. Think about it carefully. That's it. Don't contact me again. I've also had someone send you the membership card you gave me. Don't see me again."
After hanging up the phone, Yan Po was immediately dejected. It was all too clear: Mei Ting didn't want to continue the relationship, fearing he'd exposed her weaknesses. She'd gotten a powerful figure to arrange things for her, and the effect was obvious. Not only was her path into the industry blocked, but the movie was off the table, and the authorities had even issued a statement that if she wanted to work in the industry in the future, she'd have to obey orders.
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"President Shen, I have made myself clear. He is a smart man and knows the stakes."
"Thank you very much, Director Jia."
"You're too kind."
"Director Jia, from now on, Longteng will be your friend. If you need any help, just come to me."
Jia Zhangke was overjoyed; Shen Fang's words carried a lot of weight.
If other media moguls approached him today, he might not even bother with these people. But Shen Fang is different. He has a lot of influence in Asia and Europe. His art films don't sell well in China, so he has to rely on overseas channels. With Shen Fang as a connection, he won't have to worry about investors not investing anymore.
"Thank you, Mr. Shen."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Fang chuckled inwardly. He was just saying that casually; Jia Zhangke doesn't actually make money. This guy is too artistic; his films are indeed quite profound and good. But his ambition is too great—he's even spearheading a film festival.
You want to be a big shot, but you're just a director. In China, the system still calls the shots.
Jia Zhangke's fame is limited to the art and literature circles, where he is considered a big shot by a small group of people. However, in mainstream circles, well, whoever has money and connections is the boss.
As for promising Jia Zhangke, he can just give him a perfunctory answer and be done with it. What could Jia Zhangke possibly do to Chen Fang? In the Chinese film industry, it's Master Chen who calls the shots!
"nailed it."
Shen Fang smiled as he looked at Zeng Li and Mei Ting.
Mei Ting was extremely grateful: "Thank you so much, President Shen."
Shen Fang waved her hand: "Don't be shy, you and Lili are best friends, it's just a small favor."
Zeng Li felt a sweet warmth in her heart and gave Shen Fang a sweet kiss as a reward.
"Ahem." Qin Hailu coughed lightly twice.
"By the way, Mr. Shen, why did you arrive so quickly?"
Shen Fang smiled and pointed to the villa across the street: "I live in Building 10."
"Alright, the matter is settled, I'll be leaving now." Shen Fang stood up.
Zeng Li stopped him: "Stay here for lunch."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "You two besties haven't seen each other in a long time. I'm making you feel uncomfortable with me here. I just made plans to go to a crosstalk performance with Huang Bo. You two have fun."
Zeng Li pouted and reluctantly saw Shen Fang off at the front door. She watched him walk away before turning around.
"Tsk tsk, what a lovesick man and woman." Zeng Li turned her head and rolled her eyes at Qin Hailu.
"Can't you speak properly? I did this for you guys today, otherwise I'd still be in my boyfriend's arms right now."
Qin Hailu almost threw up listening to this: "No, you're really something else. I know you two are sweet, but you don't have to say it like that. So what if you have a boyfriend? It's not like everyone has one."
Huh? These words immediately attracted the attention of Zeng Li, Yuan Quan, and Mei Ting.
"You have a boyfriend???"
Qin Hailu rolled her eyes: "What, can't I have a boyfriend?"
"Look, this is a gift from my boyfriend, isn't it beautiful?!" Qin Hailu proudly held out the large diamond ring in her hand, which sparkled and shone brightly.
"Wow, this must be expensive, it's so big," Yuan Quan exclaimed in surprise.
Qin Hailu nodded: "Three carats."
Zeng Li asked curiously, "What's your name? What do you do? Are you a tycoon?"
"He's not exactly a tycoon, at least not compared to your guy. His name is Li Houlin, and he's a jeweler. He's quite persistent with me. At first, I didn't agree, but then he came to the film set every day to see me, bringing me food and drinks, and even brought me a lot of diamond jewelry. He was even thinking of proposing to me a while ago."
"Wow, that was fast! You're so secretive, you're really quick. Are you treating me like an outsider?" Zeng Li was speechless. The two were best friends, even working at the same company. They were inseparable, sharing everything. She hadn't even known her best friend had been proposed to.
"Oh, don't be angry. You were filming House of Flying Daggers a while ago, you were so busy and worked so hard every day, I didn't want to bother you."
Zeng Li rolled her eyes: "Sneaking around and making excuses, you don't treat me like a good sister."
"Oh, alright, alright, don't be angry. In a couple of days, I'll have him come over and meet you, okay?"
Zeng Li nodded: "Hurry up, I have a new drama coming up soon. By the way, he proposed, did you say yes?"
Qin Hailu shook her head: "I haven't known him for very long. As you know, people in our industry don't have much time. I feel that I don't know him well enough. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, so I didn't agree."
Yuan Quan nodded: "Men fear choosing the wrong career, and women fear marrying the wrong man. For artists in our industry, marriage has a huge impact on their careers. We can only get married when we meet the right person, otherwise it can be said to ruin our future."
Qin Hailu waved her hand: "That's for your own good. I'm not good-looking, so I don't have many fans who are drawn to my looks. Besides, I don't care about those fans who are drawn to my looks. My fans are all drawn to my talent and ability."
Zeng Li rolled her eyes at Qin Hailu: "You mean the rest of us are idols, and you're the only one with real talent, right?"
Qin Hailu nodded: "Otherwise what? I'm a Golden Horse Award-winning actress!"
The three women rolled their eyes at Qin Hailu, not wanting to say anything.
However, Qin Hailu's words are not wrong. She did indeed reach her peak right from the start. At the age of 22, before even graduating, she won the Golden Horse Award for her film "Durian Durian". At that time, the Golden Horse Award was still highly prestigious.
However, Qin Hailu was considered the ugliest by Guan Yu, despite being a Golden Horse Award-winning actress. This was widely reported at the time, and Qin Hailu was so angry she almost quit the industry.
The domestic media really went too far, calling a female celebrity the ugliest, despite her being a Golden Horse Award winner. The label "ugliest" is a devastating blow when applied to a female artist.
If it were anyone else, they might have really become depressed; only Qin Hailu is so carefree.
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