Chapter 146: Who Exactly Is Zuo Shan Diao?
Li Chen once again made headlines.
Just like when he clashed with Wu Yusen, it was again because of Liu Yifei, truly a 'wife-protecting' fanatic.
But this Time, most netizens applauded.
Even Liu Yifei's most devoted fans seemed touched by Li Chen's actions.
“Currently, it seems no one is worthy of my Xixi except Li Chen. Fine, I'll just make do for now.”
“The 'hatred for stealing his wife' can be put aside for now, but Li Chen shouldn't think he'll get off easy!”
“This old man is also interesting; his son doesn't even know her, and he immediately starts talking about a daughter-in-law, and a royal princess! Would a royal princess take your son as a male concubine?”
“A royal princess is nothing; my Crystal Princess is one of a kind!”
The experienced netizens, Liu Yifei and her mother, also noticed the online comments at this moment.
The more Liu Yifei read, the happier she became. She picked up her phone and called Li Chen.
Liu's Mother smiled, shook her head, and left her daughter's bedroom.
Currently, her daughter's boyfriend seemed to be satisfactory in all aspects.
Li Chen was also online at the hotel at this moment. With some rare free Time, Li Chen naturally didn't forget to check the rankings.
This check brought a surprise: hou gong zhen huan zhuan (empresses in the palace) had already been uploaded on a certain river.
In just over a dozen chapters uploaded, it had already climbed into the top three of the new book rankings.
The positive review rate in the comments also soared.
Liu Lianzi, Li Chen remembered this name, immediately called Wu Bin, and gave him instructions.
Just as he hung up, Miss Liu's call came in.
“Any instructions, Your Royal Highness?”
Liu Yifei couldn't help but smile, her voice light: “What Royal Highness, you only talk nonsense. Why didn't you tell me and make decisions for me!”
“What's there to say? From now on, for annoying things like this, I'll eliminate every one I see!”
“No matter if they play the zither, flute, or drums! If they bully you, it's unacceptable!”
Liu Yifei's heart felt as sweet and full as if she had eaten cotton candy.
After several seconds of silence, Liu Yifei joyfully said: “Come back quickly after the film festival. There will be a surprise for you when you return!”
Li Chen's heart warmed from Miss Liu's words: “What surprise? Uniforms? Black stockings…”
Before he could finish speaking, the phone went dead!
Li Chen muttered: “She's still shy, it's not like she hasn't worn black stockings before!”
Li Chen thought of Miss Liu, and his heart warmed; then he thought of that father and son, and his heart grew cold again. It wouldn't be over so easily.
He wasn't a good person, and some things didn't need to be told to Miss Liu.
The next day, Li Chen's remarks continued to ferment, with mixed reviews.
Reporters tried to contact the father who spread the rumors, but couldn't reach him.
At this Time, a 'netizen' revealed the whole story.
The pianist had bragged to his father, saying that Liu Yifei was pursuing him.
His father believed it, which led to such a big joke.
This revelation was reasonable and logical, with full marks.
After all, Liu Yifei's innate conditions were too outstanding, and her secret admirers were countless.
In an era where beauty filters were not yet widespread, and the marketing method of 'raw photo hype' had not yet been born.
Liu Yifei was a ray of light under the lens.
Others' old photos dug up became black history, while Liu Yifei's old photos always showed her beauty from childhood to adulthood.
Liu Yifei also noticed the online leaker. After thinking for a moment, she directly called Yang Siwei.
Yang Siwei was sitting in front of her computer, looking at her masterpiece. Seeing Yifei's call, she smiled and answered.
Liu Yifei asked directly, somewhat anxiously: “Siwei, was that online leaker arranged by Li Chen?”
Yang Siwei chuckled, secretly thinking that Yifei wasn't stupid, but she certainly wouldn't admit it out loud.
“Where did you get that idea, Yifei? How could the boss bother with such small matters.”
“It's really not him?” Liu Yifei strongly suspected her boyfriend was behind it.
She knew Li Chen better than anyone after several years.
Normally, he was harmless, 'I don't bother others if they don't bother me.'
But as long as it concerned her, he was always vengeful.
Yang Siwei stifled a laugh: “It's really not the boss. Maybe it's one of your fans.”
Liu Yifei hung up the phone, half-believing, half-doubting.
Li Chen returned to Beijing immediately after attending the Shanghai International Film Festival.
On June 26th, Wu Bin held a signing ceremony for Zhu Yawen in Beijing.
The sudden signing truly surprised those in the industry.
And it made countless art school graduates envious.
Among Rongchen Film and Television's signed artists, only Zhou Xun was a first-tier star when she signed.
The other few were all newcomers when they debuted.
Including Rongchen Film and Television's publicity director, Yang Siwei, who was only a sophomore when she signed.
Rongchen Film and Television successively signed Tang Yan, Yang Mi, and Zhu Yawen, several newcomers.
The biggest public relations benefit this brought was to the students of various art schools.
They all likened Rongchen Film and Television to a holy land for newcomers.
Hantang Fund had passed the review of relevant departments.
Zhang Qin reported to Li Chen the plan to acquire TVB.
Rongchen Film and Television, Wanda Group, and Enlight Media each arranged a professional to serve as a supervisor in Hantang Fund's finance department.
In the past month, the stock price of the company of TVB's current head, stimulated by continuous selling, had reached a new historical high.
Professionals estimated TVB's market value had already reached 22 billion, an increase of 2 billion from before.
That leader naturally couldn't lower the price, sticking to 10 billion.
ip man had received its screening license, and Li Chen intended to take ip man to the Venice Film Festival.
As the second largest investor in ip man, Han Sanping also shared this sentiment.
He also stated that he would personally lead the team to Venice and asked Li Chen to come and support it then.
china partner also announced its casting list.
Lead Male: Deng Chao
Second Male: Tong Dawei
Third Male: Lu Yi
Lead Female: Jiang Shuying
With the announcement of the casting, it once again sparked considerable discussion online.
Huang Xiaoming had just won the competition against Deng Chao for Wei Xiaobao.
But Deng Chao magically secured the lead male role in china partner.
Netizens lamented that Huang Xiaoming had picked up sesame seeds and lost the watermelon.
As for the newcomer Jiang Shuying, netizens speculated whether she would be Rongchen Film and Television's fifth signed artist.
Because Li Chen had promised to sign a Shanghai Theatre Academy student during his roadshow at Shanghai Theatre Academy.
If it wasn't to sign Jiang Shuying, the casting for china partner would have all been by invitation for auditions.
How could they have chosen a newcomer who had only acted in one TV series?
Now, only the casting for painted skin 2 remained undecided.
This made many film and television companies and artists eyeing painted skin 2 feel uneasy.
Li Chen's graduation thesis still received the highest score amidst much controversy.
soldiers sortie also received its TV drama screening license, but just like back then, no TV station was willing to pay a high price to acquire it.
There was no way around it. A drama with no women or big names throughout could only wait for subsequent word-of-mouth to ferment and experience a second spring.
Li Chen planned to contact Han Sanping and ask for his help.
Even if it couldn't be broadcast on a satellite channel, he would find a local TV station that could broadcast it in prime Time.
Even if the price was lower, it didn't matter. Li Chen never expected it to be a hit on its first broadcast.
As soon as the first round of broadcasting was over, Li Chen would sell soldiers sortie at a low price to Gu Yongkeng's Youku.
Then, with Yang Siwei's cooperation in promotion, as long as word-of-mouth flourished online, there would naturally be no shortage of sales for second-round broadcasting rights.
Upon arriving at Han Sanping's office at China Film Group Corporation, Li Chen explained his purpose.
Han Sanping nodded and didn't mince words: “This isn't difficult. Crossing the Guandong was a big hit, and your company's brand is still very effective.”
Li Chen sat on the sofa, casually crossing his legs, and smiled: “Crossing the Guandong was made by Donghua; you and I are just investors.”
“This soldiers sortie is considered my company's debut work, and I also know some of the tricks of local TV stations.”
“For a show like my soldiers sortie, they definitely won't lose money if they buy it at a low price. At most, they'll insert a few more commercials and still won't lose money.”
“I can accept all of that, but there's one condition: it must be shown in prime Time.”
Han Sanping sat behind his desk and said domineeringly: “Don't worry, your company is a golden brand now.”
“Who doesn't know that Donghua is wholly owned by you? Local TV stations will certainly have to deal with Donghua in the future.”
Li Chen nodded, that was true.
As the two were talking, Li Chen's phone rang.
“Han Dong, I'll take this call.”
Han Sanping nodded, saying nothing.
Li Chen didn't avoid Han Sanping; it was Wu Bin calling.
Han Sanping didn't deliberately listen, but he did hear a familiar name: Li Weida.
Li Chen hung up the phone, not taking it seriously.
Just a broker who wanted to meet him, claiming to have a big project.
Wu Bin said this person was from IDG and asked him about the project, but he insisted on meeting Li Chen in person to discuss it.
Li Chen told Wu Bin to tell him to come to the company again tomorrow.
Li Chen then discussed the scheduling of several films with Han Sanping.
Han Sanping didn't treat him as an outsider, taking a form from the cabinet and placing it on the table: “Choose yourself.”
Li Chen didn't get up, but just smiled: “No need to choose, Han Dong, just set it directly.”
Han Sanping didn't understand what he meant, looking up with a questioning expression: “Set it directly?”
Li Chen chuckled and explained: “Han Dong, from now on, films produced by Rongchen Film and Television don't pick release dates, they set release dates.”
“I think, today's Rongchen Film and Television has that qualification!”
Don't pick release dates, just set release dates.
Han Sanping savored these words. It would be more appropriate for him to say them.
How could this kid speak even more domineeringly than him now! Who the hell was Han Sanping!
Han Sanping couldn't help but laugh in exasperation: “What? I, the Vice Chairman and General Manager of China Film Group Corporation, still have to listen to you?”
Li Chen also smiled: “Han Dong, since my debut, I've had a pleasant cooperation with you.”
“Of the four films in China that grossed over 200 million, Rongchen Film and Television accounts for three.”
“If I don't even have the right to set a release date, then who in China does?”
“Zhang Yimou? Wu Yusen? Or Chen Kaige?”
“If Han Dong treats me as one of his own, then don't let your own people feel disheartened!”
Han Sanping's eyes were sharp, staring intently at Li Chen.
He muttered to himself, wondering when this guy had changed so much.
His words and actions were nothing like a fresh university graduate.
Li Chen kept smiling as he looked at Han Sanping.
“Han Dong, don't look at me like that. Actually, you have nothing to be troubled about.”
“Logically speaking, I'm the one at a disadvantage. Once I set a date, it can't be changed.”
“Others can just change their release dates.”
“Or, if these people are willing, or brave enough, they can also choose the same release date as me.”
“Let a Hundred Flowers bloom, let a hundred schools of thought contend, as they say.”
“That Wu Yusen you're so optimistic about, I actually hope he can set red cliff for the same release date as me.”
Han Sanping couldn't help but laugh: “You little rascal, have you been secretly wanting to challenge Old Wu for a long Time?”
Li Chen spread his hands: “I'm innocent, Han Dong. The 2008 plan hasn't even come out yet.”
“Anyway, one word: Rongchen Film and Television fears no opponent. You, the big boss, must be clear about who your own people are!”
Han Sanping snorted: “Who my own people are, I don't need you to teach me!”
“Indeed, one should look at a scholar with new eyes after three days. You've truly come into your own, and I agree to this request!”
“I'm actually a little curious to see what the next ten years of mainland cinema will look like with you as this 'catfish'.”
Han Sanping thought it would be lively. As soon as Li Chen announced the release dates for several films, several film and television companies that had already chosen their dates would probably be in trouble.
Should they face the challenge head-on, or change their dates!
Li Chen had thought this through a long Time ago.
Mainland films, once they passed the filing review, could set their release dates.
Starting this year, Rongchen Film and Television was going to gradually ascend to the throne.
Whoever disagreed, he would speak with films and slap them in the face with box office numbers!
Li Chen set the release dates for the other four films, excluding genius gunner, and handed them to Han Sanping.
Han Sanping glanced at Li Chen in surprise, then straightened his face, stifling a laugh: “You're facing enemies on all sides, a house of flying daggers!”
Li Chen chuckled: “Even if I didn't do this, would Wang Zhonglei and Zhang Weiping treat me as a friend?”
Han Sanping thought about it and agreed: “You little rascal, you see things clearly.”
“If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving, Han Dong.”
“Don't rush, let me ask you something. That Li Weida you just mentioned, is he that IDG broker?”
Li Chen nodded: “Han Dong knows him?”
Han Sanping walked around the desk and motioned for Li Chen to sit down and talk.
The two sat on two single armchairs.
“Not only do I know him, but I can also guess his intentions for approaching you with almost complete accuracy.”
Li Chen asked curiously: “Did he perhaps already approach Han Dong? That makes sense, for someone like him to cooperate, China Film Group Corporation would definitely be the first choice.”
Han Sanping sneered: “You're quick to react, but you guessed wrong this Time.”
“He first approached Shanghai Film Group, but Old Ren pushed him to me.”
Li Chen understood and smiled: “Ren Dong didn't take it and pushed him to you, so I presume you also rejected him.”
“And then this Li Weida set his sights on my Rongchen Film and Television?”
Han Sanping smiled and nodded: “That's right.”
“Then I'll just reject him directly. If even you two wouldn't take it, how bad must this project be!”
Han Sanping took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said: “Then you're wrong again. This project is not bad at all; Old Ren and I are both very optimistic about it.”
Li Chen was thoroughly confused. They were both optimistic, yet they rejected it!
Han Sanping stopped playing coy. Seeing Li Chen's repeated expressions of doubt made him feel much better.
It saved him from having to deal with this kid's annoying, always-in-control demeanor.
“I'll just tell you the two main actors in this film, and you'll know how good or bad this project is.”
Two main actors, could it be kung fu king? That was Li Chen's first thought.
I'll send it after I finish typing; I'm going to take the train soon.
