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Chapter 989 Someone is supporting his ambitions, waiting for the truth to come out.

No matter how delicious the steak outside is, it can't satisfy Zhou Yutang's Chinese stomach.

After returning to the capital.

Zhou Yutang first went to see the beautiful woman in green and her daughter.

It's often said that daughters resemble their fathers, and that's certainly true.

Princess Monday has fully inherited her father's excellent genes.

Exquisitely crafted, it is extremely adorable.

Empress Dowager Wang was so happy that she neglected her business and stayed in the capital for more than a month after the New Year.

He enjoys holding his granddaughter every day.

As for any conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, that simply doesn't exist.

Upon seeing Zhou Yutang, she naturally couldn't help but criticize him a bit, but she also knew to give her son enough face in front of Zeng Li.

Holding the beautiful woman in green, he slept soundly until dawn, feeling only that the sky was clear and bright.

The fatigue and exhaustion from traveling thousands of miles during this period were swept away.

Zhou Yutang, now fully charged, had regained 200% of her energy.

Good morning, Mr. Zhou!

"morning."

After a 20-day trip abroad after the Lunar New Year, the Grand Commander made a rare appearance at the company, where senior executives from several departments lined up to report on their work.

At around 9 a.m., Zhou Yutang listened to a work report from the senior management of Dongwu Film Industry in the company's conference room.

Several senior executives from Soochow Films, including Chen Xi, all wore beaming smiles and radiant faces: "President Zhou, the year has started very smoothly. Please take a look at the release dates of the next few films."

"Oh? Let me take a look."

Zhou Yutang took the film schedule, glanced at it, hesitated for a moment, and then decisively said:

"Avengers: Infinity War is confirmed to be released in April. Jin Yukun's 'Wrath of Silence' will be moved to the end of March. There's no problem releasing 'The Nameless' during the May Day holiday. The publicity and distribution work will continue to move forward."

"Dying to Survive" is locked for July; "Hello Mr. Billionaire" is still up for debate regarding its summer release; Zhang Yimou's "Shadow" will be released during the National Day holiday, with its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Zhou Yutang tossed the file onto the table, leaned back in her chair, and asked in a relaxed manner, "How's the post-production work going, Professor Cao?"

"It's going very smoothly, and we expect it to be completed before June."

"OK, let's set it for the Venice Film Festival. You contact Chen Zhiheng and we'll do everything we can to secure the Best Actress award."

Chen Zhiheng has extensive connections in the three major European football clubs. Last year, when Governor Zhou won the Golden Lion Award in Venice, Chen Zhiheng played a significant role in helping him achieve this.

Give it to peach and give it to Li.

Later, Zhou Yutang also led Chen Zhiheng to make a fortune in the stock market by quantitative trading, profiting at the expense of European and American investors.

Chen Zhiheng now treats him like a god, sending him several greeting text messages every day, being a little too attentive.
"Teacher Fan is so lucky!"

Understanding the implied meaning behind the music, Chen Xi and several senior executives from Dongwu Film Industry exchanged glances, feeling a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings, thoughts, and reflections).

Since Governor Zhou has spoken, it means that he will use the resources of the Jiangdong faction to pave the way for Teacher Fan.

Considering the precedents of the Qingyi Beauty and the Great Beauty, as well as the recent news of Teacher Fan's street photos suggesting she might be pregnant, it's hard not to speculate.

Could it be that she's actually pregnant?

Teacher Fan: Damn it, I want to too!
Teacher Fan also has a nickname, Fan Xiaopang, because she is prone to gaining weight and has a large frame, so she looks a bit plump in photos taken from certain angles.

Especially recently, I've been busy putting out fires and haven't been very disciplined with my eating habits, so I've gained a few pounds.

Despite the gossip, Chen Xi didn't forget his important task and reported on the preparation process for "Detective Chinatown 2".

The Montblanc pen twirled nimbly between Zhou Yutang's fingers as he leaned back, speaking with a relaxed air:

"Guo Fan has rested for so long, it's time for him to get back to work. Since the pre-production of 'Detective Chinatown 2' is almost done, let's hold a press conference before filming starts. 'The Wandering Earth' will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday, and 'Detective Chinatown 2' will be released during this year's Spring Festival."

"understand!"

Despite the many tasks, Zhou Yutang handled them with ease.

Because the top executives of Dongwu Film Industry are all industry elites, they had already taken comprehensive considerations and prepared several contingency plans, waiting only for Governor Zhou to make the final decision.

After finishing their reports and commendations, the senior executives of Dongwu Film Industry left in high spirits, only to run into Jiang Xuerou leading Wu Yuze, Lao Suan, Xin Shuang, and others.

"Hmph, a traitorous servant."

Chen Xi, the big sister of Dongwu, held her head high and completely ignored Jiang Xuerou.

With the leader acting this way, one can imagine the attitude of the senior executives at Soochow Film & Television.

As for Jiang Xuerou, the friendly smile that had been on her face vanished the moment they brushed past each other.

The atmosphere on the field was slightly awkward.

Director Lao Suan and Xin Shuang, who were following behind Director Jiang, looked at each other and dared not speak loudly.

Neither of them were new to the workplace, and they were aware of the two factions within the company.

They simply wanted to do the project well and had no intention of getting involved.

This year, the key project for Jiangdong's TV drama business department is still the Ghost Blows Out the Light series of film and television projects in cooperation with Tencent.

Fans often jokingly refer to the Ghost Blows Out the Light series as Zhou Yutang's retirement insurance for his good friend Dilraba, and it's not entirely unfounded.

The entire series of film and television projects involves enormous profits, and the various derivative products following the film and television projects are extremely lucrative.

Dilraba's deep association with the character Shirley Yang is enough to secure her a place in the top 3 of the highest-earning actresses born in the 1990s.

"President Zhou, it seems that President Chen isn't very enthusiastic. The initial proposals haven't been very effective. Perhaps she has her own ideas."

Jiang Xuerou seized the opportunity to sow discord among the people. Lao Suan and Xin Shuang lowered their heads and remained silent, wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads.

My sister's barrage of attacks is truly impossible to defend against.

The development of the Ghost Blows Out the Light series of film and television projects was a core project in Jiangdong personally decided by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong.

The TV series and the movie were both a success, and then Starry Sky Games collaborated with Tencent to develop game projects, including related derivative products such as The Rest of My Life, forming a complete chain of interests.

If Dongwu Pictures' progress is slow, then many subsequent promotional efforts will have to be slowed down as well.

"The movie is a bit too difficult, let's not rush it."

Zhou Yutang tapped the table lightly with his finger: "Guo Fan has focused his energy on 'Detective Chinatown 2' in the first half of this year. We'll talk about it in the second half. Let's push forward the TV series project first."

"Mr. Zhou's thinking is indeed very thorough."

Jiang Xuerou then changed the subject and began to seriously discuss the preparations for the Ghost Blows Out the Light series of TV dramas.

The upcoming "Longling Cave" will feature the original cast, with Pan Yueming playing Hu Bayi in the TV series, who is often compared to Liu Huohua in the film version.

Both of them belong to the middle generation, but their paths are different.

Liu Huohua previously followed a tough-guy image and had been out of the spotlight for a while, but he successfully made a comeback with the role of Hu Bayi.

Pan Yueming's popularity soared to the top tier after the huge success of "Day and Night" last year, and he has a strong appeal to viewers.

However, the cast of the next series, "The Wrath of Xiangxi," which tells the story of Chen Yulou and Partridge Whistle during the Republican era, has changed significantly.

"Chen Yulou, the leader of the Unloading Ridge sect, is still played by Teacher Pan; Partridge Whistle, the Taoist of Moving Mountain, is played by Gao Weiguang; and Red Girl is played by Xin Zhilei."

Zhou Yutang glanced at it and nodded, saying, "There's nothing wrong with this cast."

"Then there's Zijin Chen's crime series. Lao Suan took over 'The Silent Truth' first, and Xin Shuang did 'The Bad Kids'."

Last year, Lao Suan's debut novel "The Untouchable" received good reviews and made Li Fengtian, who smokes in reverse, a hit.

Zhou Yutang was naturally at ease entrusting the "Silent Truth" project to him.

Xin Shuang, on the other hand, looked slightly strange.

Actually, Xin Shuang is quite a calm person.

Having played in a band and done advertising, and then switching careers to the film and television industry, he's certainly seen a bit of the world.

But when his name was called by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, his heart still started pounding uncontrollably.

The way Jiang Xuerou and the other executives in Jiangdong's TV drama division looked at him had changed. This Xin Shuang, who had been the executive director by the Grand Commander's side for a long time, was finally about to take the lead.

Someone helped him achieve his lofty ambitions, and he soared straight up the mountain peak, treading through the snow.

Isn't it just a matter of time?

The three great generals of Jiangdong were all promoted by Zhou Yutang, and now they are all top directors in the industry.

Now Su Lun has entered the billion-yuan box office club, and Wu Yuze, the vanguard general of the Celestial Party, has also been entrusted with an important task, taking over the last dance of August Chang'an Campus Trilogy.

With the addition of Lao Suan, Xin Shuang, and others, their resources were substantial, making them a formidable and powerful force!
Including Jiang Xuerou, the senior executives of Jiangdong Entertainment's TV drama department felt quite proud of the company's success.

"President Zhou, Director Lin's project is about to start filming."

"Which one?"

"For 'Go Go Squid!', director Lam cast Yang Zi and Li Jian."

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Hearing Jiang Xuerou say this, Zhou Yutang remembered.

This sweet romance novel, serialized on Jinjiang Literature City, has been the subject of plans for film and television adaptations ever since its copyright was acquired by Jiangdong.

However, it wasn't given that high priority. Now it's finally time to line up and get on the bus. Fortunately, Lin Yufen was available, so she took charge of it herself.

After finalizing several projects, Zhou Yutang stretched.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

"Enter."

After knocking on the door, Chen Ning walked in from outside and leaned down to say a few words: "President Zhou, Zhou Shufang is waiting outside. She has something to report to you in person."

"Chen Du, Sister Chen, let her in."

Zhou Yutang rubbed his temples, feeling a little nostalgic for his little secretary.

Upon returning from abroad, Chen Duling was given a seven-day vacation. It is said that she had originally planned to go to G.E.M.'s concert with her best friend.

It turned out that after traveling for many days, his body couldn't take it anymore, and he caught a bad cold as soon as he got home and had to go to the hospital for an IV drip.

Chen Ning is currently handling all of Zhou Yutang's affairs. He is an experienced agent with unquestionable abilities.

After the artist management business was spun off from Jiangdong Entertainment, a new company called Jianye Culture Media was established, which was also managed by Zhou Shufang and Yang Tianzhen.

"Mr. Zhou, there's been a problem with the new person Director Zhang signed."

"How to say?"

Zhou Yutang paused in replying to the WeChat messages on his phone.

Zhou Shufang bowed slightly and then said, "It's like this, during the background check, we discovered that the girl's parents were involved in a lawsuit."

After hearing the whole story, Zhou Yutang's brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of sternness flashed in his eyes: "You were the one who signed the document?"

Zhou Shufang also has shares in the scheme orchestrated by Pang Liwei and Guo Tingting.

"No, it was Pang Liwei's idea. This girl's family has some connections with Director Zhang."

Zhou Shufang waved her hands repeatedly, clarifying, "Guo Tingting was asking if we could use Jiangdong's resources."

"No."

Zhou Yutang put her legs down and interrupted her directly: "Sister Fang, how long have you been doing this with me?"

"Wow, it seems like it's been more than ten years. Time really flies."

Zhou Shufang's heart tightened, and she unconsciously straightened her posture even more.

If her subordinates saw this, they would probably be shocked.

Zhou Shufang, who is usually known as a ruthless and decisive female devil by her subordinates, is as obedient and submissive as a primary school student in front of Zhou Yutang.

"Then you should know what to do."

"I understand."

"You reap what you sow."

After replying to Liu Tianxian's message, Zhou Yutang said somewhat impatiently, "Is there anything else?"

"Nothing."

"Then let's do this for now."

Zhou Yutang stood up abruptly and strode away, preparing to pick up Liu Yifei, who had just finished her work and was returning to Beijing.

If someone isn't proactive in cultivating immortality, then there must be something wrong with their thinking.

Governor Zhou's ideas were certainly not problematic.

A person's energy is limited.

He's too lazy to even waste his time on women who aren't relevant to him now.

After finishing his scenes in "The Story of Minglan", Liu Haocun went directly to the special training group set up before the start of filming for "One Second".

Every great director has their own methods for teaching actors.

For example, Wong Kar-wai's films are endless tortures, while Zhang Yimou likes to do thorough preparation before filming.

Through various special training programs, actors are made to become the kind of characters they want to portray.

Ni Ni and Little Yellow Duck both went through this process, and Liu Haocun is doing the same now.

Liu Haocun, who had never received systematic acting training, was able to enter a school at the foot of the mountain and receive instruction from famous teachers thanks to Pang Liwei's arrangement.

Just when she felt that her life was blossoming, she then experienced the ups and downs of life.

With a gloomy expression, Pang Liwei went directly to Ms. Lü, Liu's mother, who had come to Beijing to accompany her daughter to the filming location.

Ms. Lü is a registered dance teacher with the China Dancers Association and runs her own dance studio in Tong City, Jilin Province.

Considering their past relationship, Pang Liwei's tone was slightly restrained, but it still sounded quite serious:
"Ms. Lü, you've encountered similar situations before, why didn't you inform us beforehand?"

"this."

Ms. Lü's face turned deathly pale, her lips trembled, and she stammered, "I discussed it with her father at the time, and we agreed to handle it properly."

How to handle it?

Once something like this happens, it becomes an indelible stain on one's history.

Pang Liwei rubbed her forehead, feeling utterly overwhelmed, but considering the fait accompli, she said helplessly:
"You'd better go back and deal with it as soon as possible."

"Won't that have any impact on Haocun?" Ms. Lü asked with some concern.

"Take care of your own business first, and don't worry about other things for now."

If it weren't for Zhang Yimou's attitude, Pang Liwei wouldn't have wanted to say another word to her.

The conversation between the two lasted less than ten minutes. When Pang Liwei returned to her office, she saw Zhou Shufang sitting with her legs crossed, leisurely drinking coffee.

"Sister Fang, if it weren't for you, I would still be in the dark."

Pang Liwei closed the door before the crickets began to chirp:

"I've never done artist management before, I really didn't expect there to be such a pitfall."

"I only saw it later, has it been resolved yet?"

"They said they'd go back and resolve it right away, but where were they all this time?"

"The trouble is yet to come; the day will come when the truth comes out."

Zhou Shufang shook her head, but a subtle smile appeared on her lips: "What a pity, such good conditions."

Is it a pity?
It's not a pity.

Because every gift from fate comes with a price already marked in secret.

(End of this chapter)