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Chapter 1016 Leading the Brothers on One More Charge! The Empress, a Celestial Swordswoman!

Taxes have always been a sensitive topic in the entertainment industry.

Because there is a lot of room for maneuver here.

It has become an unspoken rule that everyone is aware of.

This time, the famous host ignited the fire.

The powder keg was detonated.

There are various tricks such as dual contracts, splitting income, breaking down large sums into smaller ones, and concealing actor fees. Some enthusiastic industry insiders, who wish to remain anonymous, will explain them to everyone.

Ms. Fan happened to be an award presenter at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival. She did not attend the opening ceremony, but arrived the day before the closing ceremony.

That very night, she seized the opportunity to have a secret rendezvous with Governor Zhou, whom she had longed for.

It was done at sunset, so I won't go into details.

Amidst the tender and romantic atmosphere, the conversation inevitably turned to the earthquake within the entertainment industry.

Seeing Teacher Fan's lingering fear, Governor Zhou's smile gradually faded as he cupped her delicate, peach-blossom-like face in his hands.

His expression turned serious, and he said meaningfully:

"You'd better not have any illusions. Now that this fire has been started, it will definitely burn a huge hole in this industry!"

"I didn't. You've had people watching the accounts, so they know everything about them."

Teacher Fan said coquettishly.

Among the women around Governor Zhou, it seems that they are not very materialistic, except for Teacher Fan and Da Mimi, who are really eager to improve themselves.

It just so happens that both Honey Travel and Teacher Fan's Aesthetic Goddess have Zhou Dudu's shadow behind them, so he conveniently added another layer of insurance.

"But is it really that serious this time?"

"Snapped!"

Zhou Yutang slapped Teacher Fan's shapely buttocks and snorted coldly:

"This is just the beginning. Just wait and see. A bunch of companies in the industry will collapse and be liquidated, and there will be no shortage of people rushing to mortgage or sell their assets."

"You abused me."

Teacher Fan pouted, her bright eyes filled with a plaintive expression, as if she were about to cry.

No wonder she's a double international film queen; her acting skills are truly superb.

Her pert buttocks were still stubbornly propped up on the pillow.

Teacher Fan placed her plump thighs on Zhou Yutang's abs, and looked at the man beside her with eyes full of worship that was almost overflowing.

When Governor Zhou took her aboard the Jiangdong aircraft carrier, one of the conditions included tax payment.

Teacher Fan was somewhat puzzled by this.

Even now, with this storm looming, the entire industry is on edge.

Only Governor Zhou showed no concern and remained calm and composed, which made Teacher Fan realize his strategic vision and intentions.

I also learned what it means to have an indestructible body.

As long as Zhou Yutang remains in this position, various interests intertwine and form a behemoth, making the Jiangdong faction as stable as Mount Tai.

The more she thought about it, the more captivated she became. Teacher Fan rested her delicate head and neck against Zhou Yutang's chest, her eyes filled with alluring charm, and her breath sweet as orchids as she spoke:

"Honey, could you hit me again?"

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Zhou Yutang's lips twitched slightly; he had never seen such a request before.

What talk of domestic violence? It's just a private matter between women.

The fierce and ruthless woman wanted to start another round, and Governor Zhou was naturally willing to risk his life to accompany her.

This Binbin is eating very well, while the other Binbin seems to be a bit depressed lately.

Teacher Fan withdrew from "Cellphone 2," but she couldn't refuse the favor and took on the project, only to get herself into a lot of trouble.

At this time, Ye Ning was in Taiwan Province.

He felt only relief that he had escaped the inferno ahead of time.

In the past, when people were caught up in the situation, they were unaware of his involvement.

Now that I've stepped out of this circle, my horizons have broadened considerably.

As Governor Zhou once said, "How can you run a film and television project well when you're with insects?"

As expected, the truth came out.

Ye Ning was utterly impressed by Governor Zhou's accurate judgment.

"Director Jiang, I've spoken with Director Chen, and it's fine. What about Director Shen? I'll arrange that."

"Get off at Japan as soon as possible."

"It's settled, the flight is tomorrow, Director Chen will be two days later."

After Jiang Xuerou clearly conveyed Zhou Yutang's entire request, Ye Ning swiftly dealt with Chen Zhengdao, and then the two headed to Japan.

Both "It's Your Turn" and "Squid Game" are self-produced dramas on Bilibili's overseas platform. In addition to the production team from China, they also have some foreign actors. The former was filmed in Japan.

Even when he was away from home, Ye Ning had his own sources of information and kept abreast of news in the Chinese entertainment industry.
"Boss Ye, things are tough for us brothers!"

"How to say?"

High in the sky, heading towards Tokyo, Ye Ning listened to a former Wanda employee, now a mid-level manager at Huayi Brothers, pouring out his grievances.

Back then, he held a high position of power at Wanda, and was surrounded by a group of middle-level managers from cinema chains and various film and television departments.

Later, when Huayi poached Ye Ning, it wasn't just Ye Ning himself that they took away; they also took dozens of his elite soldiers and generals!
This combined force is not to be underestimated; it has essentially created a vacuum in Wanda's film and television division!

It was precisely because of this that Wang Jianlin of Wanda Group was furious and issued a strict order to suppress Huayi Brothers for two years.

"Mr. Ye, I heard you had a minor surgery in Hong Kong. How are you feeling now?"

"It's nothing serious."

After patiently listening to his former subordinates' complaints, Ye Ning felt a warmth in his heart. After a moment's thought, he hinted:

Have you ever thought about changing your environment?

"Mr. Ye, the brothers have had this idea for a long time!"

Smart people always know what choices to make in what situations to maximize their benefits.

Ye Ning, who was ridiculed by outsiders as a traitor who served three masters, was just like that.

He didn't care what the outside world thought of him; he only cared about what he could gain after making his choice.

With the old-fashioned Huayi ship and the Jiangdong aircraft carrier right in front of you, you know which to choose even with your eyes closed.

Ye Ning is not the only intelligent person in the world, and Wang Wei is another.

Just like when Alibaba took over Tudou, Wang Wei resolutely chose to withdraw.

Now, he has also chosen to bring his talents to Jiangdong.

Wang Wei's old buddies all looked as excited as Shandong people who had just passed the civil service exam, while Wang Wei himself remained quite calm.

After the legal team reviewed the contract and found no errors or omissions, the preliminary agreement was formally signed. The general direction had been finalized, and the next step was to negotiate the details and benefits.

They are able to maintain their voice in the pursuit of light, preserve the company's current operations, and also have a powerful backer like Jiangdong.

As far as Wang Wei is concerned, what more could he possibly want?

"President Zhou, please take care of me in the future."

"We're all on the same side."

Zhou Yutang tossed his Montblanc pen aside, took the initiative to shake hands with Wang Wei, and introduced him with a smile:

"If you have any problems, contact General Chen; she can usually solve them." Who doesn't know that General Chen Xi of Dongwu is the Grand Commander's trusted and beloved general?

She was already overseeing the film festival next door and had been in the news quite a bit these past few days. Upon hearing that Governor Zhou had summoned her, she came over to meet Wang Wei.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, I've heard so much about you."

"President Chen, please guide me in the future."

A few polite greetings are essential.

For Chen Xi, it wasn't a big deal.

Jiangdong is such a large enterprise with a complete industrial ecosystem, and it continues to recruit talent.

Governor Zhou was optimistic about the future of domestic animation, so Jiangdong supported many new talents.

Light Chaser Animation is just one of them; there's also Xiaofeng Pictures, which also received investment from Zhou Dudu last year.

The first season of "Scissor Seven," released this year, is a 2D animation with exciting action scenes and a nonsensical comedic style, which has attracted a large audience.

The overwhelmingly positive reviews have been a pleasant surprise for the industry.

It's not surprising that Governor Zhou had mentioned Wang Wei in private on more than one occasion and extended an olive branch to him.

Wang Wei and his group of old buddies were genuinely overjoyed.

Because the most realistic problem facing Light Chaser Animation in its desire to grow is that it simply lacks the ability and foundation to create hit shows.

What does it take to succeed in the film and television industry?
Simply relying on film quality alone won't work.

The aroma of wine is also afraid of deep alleys.

A successful box office hit requires a complementary marketing strategy and coordinated theatrical scheduling.

All of this is entirely within Jiangdong's comfort zone.

Everyone in China knows that anything from Jiangdong is guaranteed to be of the highest quality.

The undisputed marketing guru and owner of the fruits of connections was sitting right across from him, head down, texting.

With Governor Zhou protecting them, will Light Chaser Animation Studios ever have to worry about popularity and screen time for their future productions?

What's there to be afraid of? Let's do it!
The Shanghai International Film Festival is nearing its end, and it's still going strong.

For the first time, tax issues were officially announced and brought to the forefront.

Before the autumn winds even blow, the cicadas are already aware of it, and the stock market is experiencing a major upheaval as a result.

The worst off is Huayi, which is embroiled in scandals, directly impacting the company's stock price, which has plummeted for days, leaving a scene of widespread despair.

Entertainment giants Mingjie and Bilibili were also affected by the market downturn, experiencing significant declines. However, as they are both part of the Jiangdong Group and pay taxes as a unified entity, there is no need to worry.

Moreover, with the finale of "Produce 101" just around the corner and Bilibili's overseas video revenue growth, these are all points that can be hyped up. The company's value is there, so the problem is not significant.

Time flies, and all things pass by like fleeting clouds.

Zhou Yutang was too lazy to attend any master forums, but he did go to the Shanghai Theatre Academy to participate in an exchange meeting during that time.

Both "Dying to Survive" and "Snow Sword" will be released in July, so the necessary promotional work still needs to be done.

The former announced its release in early July, while the latter released a new trailer for a snow-covered scene.

This time, however, the main focus is not on Prince Xu Fengnian, but rather on Princess Taiping, Jiang Ni.

Since leaving Xu Fengnian and following Qingyi Cao Guanzi to restore the Western Chu Kingdom, Jiang Ni has grown up completely.

The trailer ends with Liu Yifei taking off her dazzling imperial robes and golden crown, leaving her in only a simple dress, and riding a sword straight to Beiliang.

"Aaaaaaah! A celestial being is killing me!"

"Zhou Gou deserves to die! Qianqian looks absolutely stunning in this drama!"

"I haven't read the original novel, so I'm a newbie asking: what is Liu Yifei doing?"

"Xu Fengnian went to war with the Northern Barbarians. The situation was urgent, so the Heavenly Immortal went directly to save her husband, blah blah blah, that's roughly it."

"To give up one's country and family for the man one loves—who wouldn't be moved?!"

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According to the current formula of period dramas, if the story starts with a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, the damsel in distress will be attracted by the hero's good looks and then repay him with her body. If the hero is not good-looking, he will probably have to be a slave in his next life to repay her.

The ensemble drama "Snow in the Sky" takes a unique approach, with Jiang Ni, Xu Fengnian's official love interest, defying expectations.

Abandoning the destiny he carries and the power he has worked so hard for, he travels three thousand miles on his sword for love.

This became the most glorious moment for Tianxian in the drama, and it also elevated the character of Jiang Ni.

The TV adaptation deviated from the original novel's depiction of a harem, and it was only after discussions among the screenwriting team that Jiang Ni's character was improved.

Compared to the chicken leg girl who was completely idle throughout "Joy of Life", Jiang Ni can undoubtedly give a group of female viewers a mental orgasm.

Forget about whether it's reasonable or not, just ask if it's awesome or not.

As it turns out, the release of this teaser exceeded expectations.

The entertainment headlines on major portal websites, the hot posts on forums, and the trending topics on Weibo are all discussing Liu Yifei.

The comments section of Ms. Liu's Weibo was as lively as if it were Chinese New Year.

Many of the original stills of Little Dragon Girl in white robes and a flower wreath, exuding an ethereal and aloof aura, have now transformed from a figure of otherworldly detachment to one of worldly involvement.

On the contrary, it becomes more down-to-earth, and its charm only increases.

The promotional trailer trended on social media, and Zhou Yutang naturally noticed it.

While scrolling through video clips on Douyin, I couldn't help but think of the day Liu Yifei fell into the water, her pale face truly pitiful to behold.

"Sigh, I'm already at the age to be a mother. All I need is courage."

The fans of the celestial beauty were ecstatic, while a certain playboy was muttering to himself.

It's a pity that Miss Liu wasn't there, otherwise she would have definitely made a scene to teach that scumbag a lesson.

This year's Shanghai International Film Festival added a free market for film and television transactions, attracting many foreign film and television investors to test the waters.

Of course, some outrageous and extremely negative films will be blocked from the process, but films within the scope of normal artistic exchange can get through smoothly.

Even before the final awards ceremony was held, the copyright transaction amount had already reached a new high.

This is a small step for China's film industry, but for Ren Zhonglun, the head of Shanghai Film Group, it is a giant leap in his career.

Ren Zhonglun was riding high, while La Peikang, the head of China Film Group next door, was also enjoying great success.

Even though his influence as the head of China Film Group is not as great as it was when Zuo Shandiao was in power, he still commands a large following.

La Peikang seized the opportunity presented by the end of the collaboration between the brilliant director Xu Ke and Huayi Brothers, decisively securing the project and officially announcing another major patriotic project.

"The Climbers, a 70th anniversary tribute film produced by China Film Group, supervised by La Peikang, directed by Tsui Hark, written by Alai, and starring Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Zhang Yi, Jing Boran, Hu Ge, Wang Jingchun, and Jackie Chan, has officially launched!"

"A tribute to that unforgettable history, a tribute to those who bravely climbed the mountain!"

The news sent shockwaves through the film and television industry, and the market trend is now clear: the mainstream will be the dominant force for some time to come.

The patriotic blockbuster orchestrated by Zuo Shandiao had barely begun when China Film Group fired its second shot.

The film "The Climbers" recreates the story of Wang Fuzhou, Gongbu, and Qu Yinhua, members of the Chinese mountaineering team, who completed the first Chinese ascent of Mount Everest in 1960, a story full of legendary color.

This time, La Peikang's primary target was still Governor Zhou. However, after being rejected by Zhou Lang three times in private, he did not want to make a fool of himself and instead set his sights on Wu Jing.

"If the number one actor in the world doesn't appear, then the number two actor in the world is Wolf Warrior." As the box office record holder in China, it is a top-tier star with enough box office appeal.

In addition to veteran actor Jackie Chan and Zhang Ziyi, one of the four leading actresses, Zhang Yi, Hu Ge, and Jing Boran will also be playing supporting roles.

The director is none other than Tsui Hark, a genius director from Hong Kong!

What exactly constitutes a super-luxurious cast lineup?!

That's it.

La Peikang dropped this bombshell during a forum at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Unsurprisingly, it dominated the headlines throughout the Shanghai International Film Festival, and Ren Zhonglun, being the local bigwig, didn't look too pleased.
(End of this chapter)