Chapter 112
The two sides argued like this, and Shen Antang never said a word about it.
He certainly had good reasons. A person who was in poor health and was undergoing treatment could not care about so many things. I don't know if he was really powerless or if he did it on purpose. Then, the situation got worse and worse.
But after all the commotion, Shen Anlin didn't gain any advantage, but suffered a lot of losses.
Even though artists from Haicheng were slandered, the public is not stupid. Even if they were temporarily deceived by the internet trolls, some false information cannot stand. Moreover, Li Chu and others were attacked many times after they became famous. Even though the response was a bit louder, after the sensation, they were attacked by their fans instead.
Artists ultimately rely on their works to gain a foothold. After Bai Qinghe went through things and gradually got used to the stage, the idols' debut as a group was put on the agenda, and the actors also adjusted to it and have now joined their own groups.
Moreover, Haicheng had a lot of productions being broadcast during this period, so the overwhelming Black Water Army could only cause some trouble but could not change the public's real opinion at all.
This did not cause any substantial harm to Su Ning and Shen Mingzheng, but Haicheng was snatching people and resources, which was a serious injury.
Su Ning and Shen Mingzheng were very happy to compete.
It is not easy to find such experienced talents. Before, we had to consider not to break up with them, but now we don’t have to worry about that.
Shen Anlin probably couldn't understand why, even though he and Su Ning paid the same amount of money, the other party still didn't choose him and was determined to go to Haicheng.
It's not like he hadn't thought about fighting back and snatching the people from Haicheng, but the people there were really hard to pry open. Even if he offered a high price, the other party would only say one thing: "I can get better here."
Especially for people in key positions, it is even more difficult to impress them with money alone. We are all smart people, and everyone knows how to choose between making long-term money and making short-term money.
After a few rounds of this, the Black Water Army gradually withdrew, probably because they could not hold on any longer.
Shen Anlin is not a good choice for Shanghai City at this time, even though he has been rooted in the circle for many years.
After several confrontations like this, Haicheng's advantage was too obvious. The opponent clearly underestimated Shen Mingzheng, and a very important factor was Zhu Lan's choice.
Many of the Shen family's complicated relationships are in her hands.
Logically speaking, her husband and two children are all from Shen Anlin's side. If she stands on that side or there is any unrest, Haicheng will be in trouble. But Zhu Lan's position is very firm. Shen Anlin specifically looked for her, and she responded with three words: "Stop bothering."
Zhu Lan is like this, not to mention the people involved, and Shen Mingzheng is obviously taking over more and more things.
The point is not how much money those investments can make, the point is that this is an obvious trend.
When the commotion first started, many people in the circle were watching and did not dare to act rashly. However, Old Master Shen did not care, and Haicheng gradually gained the upper hand. It seemed that the rumors about him being in poor health and preparing to appoint an heir were not false.
As a result, some people in the circle gradually began to take sides, and most of them stood on Haicheng's side.
In particular, Yan Kai Studio recently released a new comedy film "Smart Man", which tells the story of a thief who accidentally replaced the identity of a professor who went abroad to give lectures, and was actually caught up in a conspiracy. He relied on coincidences and quick wits to escape, but it was difficult to escape, and he had to step by step fall into greater challenges.
Yan Kai's style becomes more and more distinct in this movie, and his use of light comedy to wrap up serious stories has become more and more proficient.
Comedy movies, if well made, are real family-friendly box office hits. This movie broke the 4 billion mark and made Yan Kai Studio a success. Now it should be called Yan Kai Company's real hit, and it has a truly established place in the industry.
The entrepreneurial dramas of Su Ning and Chen Huang Film and Television are also being broadcast one after another.
This batch of well-made dramas was the first to be broadcasted, an industrial development drama from the perspective of a coal boss, with a viewership rating of over 3. Chen Huang's solid accumulation over the years was finally shown to the audience.
Facts have proved that as long as the filming is good and the production is profound, the audience can accept some dramas with profound characterizations. It is not only idol dramas that can attract traffic, discussion and attention.
Now, Haicheng's output of works has become increasingly stable.
The young are formidable. Zhu Lan thought she had given the best reminder out of family friendship, but Shen Anlin did not appreciate it and still refused to give in under such circumstances.
Seeing that this path was not feasible, she turned around and looked for Shen Zhaolan. Hong Kong Island is now also one of the important forces, especially within the Shen family. Although Shen Zhaolan had a bias before, he might be able to change his mind at a critical moment.
After all, the two parties have collaborated before, and even though that movie failed, it doesn't necessarily mean they can't collaborate again.
Moreover, Shen Zhaolan's relationship with the old man was just average before, but they were together for the sake of interests. If Shen Anlin succeeds, he will promise more benefits to Hong Kong Island.
Shen Zhaolan received the invitation and actually went.
The other party was straightforward, stating the conditions, and then looked at his expression. Shen Anlin thought he had made a lot of concessions, and he even came in person, but Shen Zhaolan didn't seem to be emotional at all. He put down his wine glass and asked, "That's it?"
"This is already very good," Shen Anlin said, "You also know that Haicheng doesn't treat you as one of their own. You have experienced how stubborn Su Ning is, and you won't get any benefits there. It's better to stand on our side."
Shen Zhaolan didn't care about this, but was a little disappointed.
He thought Shen Anlin had something that would shock the world and make the ghosts cry, so he came to take a look, but after all he knew, there was nothing new. He just wanted to buy it, and at most he offered a higher price.
He is not short of money. The money from Hong Kong's entertainment industry is enough for him to spend for a lifetime. The most important thing is influence. He is an ambitious person.
But when the other party mentioned Su Ning, Shen Zhaolan's expression changed slightly, and he remembered something.
Before coming to today's meeting, he specifically informed Su Ning, wanting to see the other party's reaction.
He had been to Light and Shadow Entertainment so many times before. No matter how big the investment or business was, Su Ning was always the same. He was polite enough, but just polite. Not as real as when he treated Shen Mingzheng.
Shen Zhaolan wanted to see him say a few words to keep her, just like he did to Shen Mingzheng, say a few more words to him or smile a little more.
After all, at this moment, there must be an impact. He has been in Haicheng for so long, and I want him to show some different expressions when facing me.
But unfortunately, he still didn't wait.
After hearing this, Su Ning just nodded and said "hmm", and that was all, as if he didn't care about this matter at all. He didn't even say as much as when he discussed the project production before.
It's not that he doesn't care which side Shen Zhaolan chooses, but he knows very well in his heart that given the current state of cooperation, Shen Zhaolan is smart and he won't betray Haicheng easily.
Su Ning's idea was right. At least after listening to what the other party said, Shen Zhaolan lost interest and felt that Shen Anlin was really at the end of his rope. If he continued like this, it would only be a matter of time before Shen Mingzheng took that position.
"Excuse me, it's not too late to bow down to Haicheng now," Shen Zhaolan said, "If Shen Mingzheng didn't have Su Ning, I might really choose your side.
"Tsk, he's just lucky."
He let out a long sigh when he said this. It sounded like a joke, but it also sounded like he was serious.
The more he interacted with Su Ning, the more he felt that this person was different.
If he had such a person by his side when he was in Hong Kong Island, Shen Zhaolan felt that he would definitely not be able to reach this point, and maybe he could compete for the position of the family. But now it is impossible for him, there is not enough time, and the gap is too big.
What a pity.
But Shen Anlin heard it, so he asked: "You want to stay overnight?"
Shen Zhaolan didn't give a direct answer to his question, but he was about to leave. He didn't move when he heard this. He reached out and picked up the wine glass again, saying, "What do you mean? I won't do anything to steal someone's love."
He said so, but if he really didn't have this idea, he wouldn't have stayed to listen. It's just that Su Ning is not an item. He is more difficult to deal with than Shen Mingzheng. He can't be moved around by them, and it's not that easy to snatch him away.
Shen Anlin said: "It's not a case of stealing someone's love. If Shen Mingzheng is gone, won't Su Ning be left with no one?"
He wasn't joking when he said this.
It is common for top families to encounter assassination attempts when fighting for power. Shen Zhaolan himself had escaped death many times when fighting for power in Hong Kong City.
Shen Mingzheng had experienced this before. There was a time when someone almost had his neck cut off. After that incident, a lot of people surrounded him.
The uncle from Su'ning was really good at security. The coal mining industry at that time was much more dangerous than the entertainment industry. The people he hired were very powerful and could even deal with the private lives of artists with ease. Not to mention, this service was really high-end and dimensional in the entertainment industry.
Nothing happened to Shen Mingzheng and Su Ning after that. Especially in the current situation, it is even more impossible for them to find any loopholes.
But Shen Anlin seemed determined to take a chance. After fighting with Haicheng for so long, he had no way back. He said, "I have my own way. How about this condition? I won't let you get involved. You just go and save Su Ning. He will definitely be grateful if you stand by me in the end."
His suggestion is indeed very tempting.
If Shen Mingzheng were gone, Shen Antang would probably not live long at this time, and the Shen family would belong to them.
Shen Zhaolan took a sip of wine, and then Su Ning's face seemed to appear in front of him. Shen Anlin stared at him, knowing that it meant that he was moved. Then the two of them raised their glasses and clinked them.
After returning home that night, Shen Zhaolan went back as usual, as if nothing had happened.
But after that, Haicheng's progress accelerated significantly.
Shen Mingzheng took over more and more things, and the circle gradually tacitly accepted that he was now the legitimate heir. After several months of treatment, Mr. Shen's health did not improve much, but he saw him several times in the hospital to explain some things.
Time is dragging on and we can't wait any longer.
Shen Anlin is ready to take action.
He deliberately picked a day when Su Ning and Shen Mingzheng separated - Shen Mingzheng came to the private hospital in the capital at the request of his father, while Su Ning and Zhu Lan went to visit the crew and were not in Haicheng. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.