China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 991 Recruiting Another General, Donning the Yellow Robe

The water in the bowl on the east and the water in the bowl on the west must be kept level.

The beauties in green and the stunning beauties are definitely not to be overlooked, and there are also teachers like Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Gulnazar, and Dilraba, each with their own set of looks.
People always joked that the Grand Commander was a womanizer who didn't know where to go, and Zhou Yutang wanted to look up to the sky and sigh: "Grand Master Qingtang, you've been wronged!"

Actually, there are only a few fish in this fishpond.

How much?
Not many left.

Some friendships certainly don't fall under Zhou Yutang's Donghu Villa Estate.

Tian Ming came to Beijing to visit an elder, and also took the opportunity to hug his goddaughter Zhou Yi, and then came along to watch the fun.

After taking a stroll around, even the discerning Tian Ming couldn't help but praise it: "The environment is really nice; this lake and pavilion have a touch of Suzhou gardens."

Zhou Yutang never shortchanges himself; the entire Donghu Villa Estate was designed by the top teams in China.

Considering that the Grand Commander was from Jiangsu Province, the design team specially incorporated elements of the Jiangnan region.

However, Tian Ming was more curious about something else than the design of Donghu Manor. He nudged Zhou Yutang's shoulder and said with a half-smile, "The two Lius are locked up in the depths of Tongque Spring. Will they both move in then?"

"Houses are for people to live in."

"what?"

Tian Ming's mouth hung open for a long time, and he asked with unusual gossip, "They can accept it? How did they do it?"

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Even though he knew his brother was very good with women, hearing it with his own ears still shocked Tian Ming and shattered his worldview.

Looking at Zhou Yutang again, his eyes were full of admiration, and he gave him the highest praise between men:
"You're really something, aren't you!"

"Some things are useless to envy."

Zhou Yutang glanced at Tian Ming casually.

Despite his shock, Tian Ming didn't forget his business.

He's going to Hong Kong to ring the bell in a few days, and he's been busy giving various public speeches with Uncle Chen Rui lately.

This is also part of the pre-IPO process for companies, boosting investor confidence by increasing social media activity.

With CEO Mingjie endorsing the product, the show was quite impressive. However, Tian Ming's mouth was practically parched. Zhou Yutang was eating a large steak abroad, which made Tian Ming feel a little resentful.

“I’ve already spoken to the media. If you don’t show up this time, things will get very difficult.”

"Ming-ge, I'll be there on the 23rd."

Zhou Yutang reluctantly agreed.

It's clearly written in the time management master's manual.

On the night of the 23rd, I need to choose Hong Kong girl Ah Shan.
With Bilibili's Hong Kong IPO imminent, countless eyes, both inside and outside the industry, are watching closely.

No one is more concerned about this person than the Wang brothers of Huayi Brothers.

Because they are already keen on capital operations and have tasted the benefits from them.

Previously, when Huayi was on her honeymoon with Zhou Yutang, the Wang brothers had proposed more than once to bring Governor Zhou under their control through acquisition or a betting agreement, and to make him work for them.

After all, Huayi Brothers were at the height of their popularity in the Chinese entertainment industry at that time, while Zhou Yutang's Jiangdong was just starting out.

Unfortunately, the Grand Commander politely declined the offer to invest in Jiangdong.

The two brothers, Wang and Wang, were slightly unhappy at the time, but for the sake of the overall situation, they did not show it. Instead, they adopted a roundabout strategy to bind Zhou Yutang to the Huayi chariot.

This approach has indeed proven very effective.

At that time, Huayi Securities was the leading company in the A-share entertainment sector and was enjoying great success. Later, Zhou Yutang cashed out his Huayi shares at a high price and left the market.

As Jiangdong grew larger, the two sides had many frictions and conflicts in their business dealings, and from then on they became rivals.

In the first few years, Huayi was able to compete with Zhou Yutang because of its accumulated strength, but it was soon left behind.

Let alone Jiangdong Entertainment, which is a behemoth, even just taking Mingjie as an example, it has a market value of hundreds of billions.

Then, in the current era of internet entertainment, where video platforms are in charge, Huayi Brothers' move away from filmmaking hasn't yielded any significant results; they haven't even made a name for themselves.

So now that both Wang and Wang have seen the news about Bilibili's IPO, they must feel a little uneasy.
Huayi, conference room.

Mr. Wang, puffing on his cigar and exhaling smoke, pointed at the situation and said, "I really don't know what he was thinking, listing it on the Hong Kong stock exchange. If it were listed on the US stock market, there would be even more room for speculation."

"Young Master Wang has a keen eye, while the man surnamed Zhou is good at playing with women but doesn't understand capital operations."

"It makes no sense to miss out on making money that you should be making. In Wall Street terms, it's missing a great opportunity to move up the social ladder."

"The Hong Kong stock market is stagnant right now. I hope things don't turn out badly, haha."

"I saw from Hollywood that Zhou Yutang's fund seems to have made a lot of money in the US stock market."

"He picked up the sesame seeds but lost the watermelon; that's the extent of Zhou Yutang's vision!"

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They might not be able to win in a fight, but it's good to say some sarcastic and pointless things in private meetings to vent their frustrations.

In this world, choosing sides is very important.

Some people know that what they say cannot stand up to scrutiny.

But under the banner of Huayi, in front of the two CEOs, Wang and Wang, we still have to say what they want to hear.

Only Ye Ning frowned slightly, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing, only sighing softly in her heart.

Sometimes we only learn to bow to the passage of time after hitting a wall.

A single speck of dust, casually shaken off by time, shattered the once spirited and self-righteous heart that believed it to be the best choice arranged by fate.

Starting in 16, Ye Ning officially left Wanda and joined Huayi Brothers, where he has achieved some success.

Hua Yi and Stephen Chow went to court over the 80 million yuan share of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons," causing a sensation and turning them into bitter enemies. It was only through Ye Ning's mediation that they were able to reconcile.

Huayi subsequently secured tickets to Stephen Chow's "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back" and the sequel to the blockbuster film "The Mermaid 2," with Ye Ning playing a significant role in the latter.

Even the "Ex-Files" series, which amazed the Lunar New Year film season last year as an absolute dark horse, and "Youth," directed by Xiao Gangpao, are the fruits of Ye Ning's behind-the-scenes management.

With limited options at his disposal, Ye Ning only slightly lost to Jiangdong last Lunar New Year, demonstrating that he had already pushed himself to the limit.

The helplessness and sorrow of those who do their best but cannot achieve their goals.

Jiangdong Entertainment is now so massive that it has formed an impeccable closed-loop ecosystem, encompassing the entire production, distribution, and cinema chain!
The discussion was originally about Bilibili, a company affiliated with Jiangdong Group, being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, but then the topic shifted to Huayi Brothers' own projects.

"Tsui Hark's Detective Dee has always been a consistent performer, and his performance during the summer season is worth looking forward to. With Feng Xiaogang's 'Cell Phone 2' as a foundation, the Lunar New Year season is also secure."

"Director Guan's 'The Eight Hundred' is progressing well. Now, patriotic films are like a guaranteed trump card."

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Ye Ning remained silent throughout, simply listening to the crowd chatter on and on. To summarize:
So what if you're the top player in the Chinese entertainment industry?

Anyway, I have a huge advantage; I won before we even touched the ball.

It must be said that deliberately choosing pleasant words can indeed make people feel happy. At least, Mr. Wang laughed out loud, looking quite pleased with himself.

The leader smiled, and the meeting room erupted in laughter. It's better for everyone to win than for one person to win alone.

Ye Ning leaned back and chuckled softly.

Mr. Wang turned to look at Ye Ning's expression and suddenly asked, "Mr. Ye, what have you thought about the contract?"

"Chairman Wang, I've been having some health issues lately, so I'm going to the hospital for a full checkup."

Ye Ning said, "Then I'll take a break."

"That certainly cannot be taken lightly."

Mr. Wang nodded and asked with concern, "I know a deputy director at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Would you like me to make an arrangement for you?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Chairman Wang. The hospital in Hong Kong has already been arranged, and we will go there tomorrow."

"That's good. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need any help."

"Thank you, Chairman Wang."

Ye Ning said gratefully, "If there is anything I need, then I will have to trouble Chairman Wang."

"Okay, let's continue."

The boss didn't say much and moved on to other topics.

After the meeting ended and everyone got up to leave, CEO Wang glanced furrowed his brow as Ye Ning walked away chatting and laughing with a deputy director. He then turned to his secretary and instructed her:

"Go check and see if anyone else is in contact with Ye Ning."

"I understand, boss."

The secretary bowed and then left.

Ye Ning, without showing the slightest sign of abnormality, arranged her work in an orderly manner as usual.

They even worked overtime until 10 p.m.

As usual, I went to the gym and worked up a sweat, then let the warm water from the showerhead wash away my fatigue.

A subtle smile appeared on Ye Ning's lips.

"One more month."

"Xiao Zhou, you mean Ye Ning from Huayi is planning to come to Jiangdong next month?"

The silk quilt slipped off, revealing Miss Liu's fair and delicate shoulders.

The news she just heard on the phone was so shocking that Liu Tianxian forgot to swat away the mischievous little hand.

When Zhou Yutang was talking to Ye Ning, he didn't try to hide it from Liu Yifei and put it on speakerphone, so Liu Yifei heard most of it.

As the owner of Hongxingwu and having followed Zhou Yutang for so many years, Liu Yifei knew a thing or two about company operations and understood the significance of this phone call.

"He signed a two-year contract with Huayi."

Zhou Yutang's fingers lingered on the smooth, fragrant back of the young woman, which was plump and very comfortable. "It's normal for her to leave when the contract expires."

Executive turnover in the film and television industry is common, but the poaching of a key figure like Ye Ning, a major player in China's film and television industry who previously served as a core executive at Wanda and Huayi Brothers and spearheaded several landmark projects, will definitely cause an industry upheaval.

Two years ago, Huayi poached Ye Ning from Wanda, which caused a rift between the two companies, leading to constant verbal battles and insults.

Wang Jianlin, the founder of Wanda Group, was furious and issued a strict internal order that Wanda, which controls the cinema chain, would frequently target Huayi Brothers in terms of film scheduling.

The fact that Wanda's CEO, Wang Jianlin, was so excited about Ye Ning speaks volumes about his abilities.

Liu Yifei wasn't actually very interested in the company's operations, but she enjoyed watching Zhou Yutang's confident and assertive demeanor, finding it particularly charming.

Moreover, this time they're undermining Huayi's reputation.

Ms. Liu just seems very approachable and down-to-earth. She was badly criticized because of what happened with Aunt Liu, but she hasn't forgotten it.

Now, listening to Zhou Yutang recount this matter in detail, I feel a sense of pleasure as he loudly plots revenge.

Liu Yifei hugged Zhou Yutang and asked, "Little Zhou, Jiangdong Entertainment has Li Shuang, and Dongwu Film Industry has Chen Xi. Where do you plan to place him?"

"I made him name his terms."

Zhou Yutang chuckled softly, "Ye Ning brought it up herself; she wants to go to Bilibili's overseas platform."

"Overseas platforms?"

Liu Yifei was somewhat surprised: "Isn't Bilibili about to go public?"

"I have several overseas projects that are my top priorities for the next few years, and I do need someone to help me coordinate and manage them."

Zhou Yutang gently combed through Liu Yifei's soft, fragrant black hair with his fingers, patiently explaining.

Having spent a short time in the capital, cultivating immortality for days, he was about to set off for Hong Kong Island again.

Wang Changtian of Enlight Media has been frequently traveling to Jiangdong lately, ostensibly to check on the progress of "Ne Zha," but actually he just wanders over to Zhou Yutang's office to mooch tea.

If Wang Changtian hadn't witnessed and experienced it firsthand, he would never have believed it, even if you beat him to death.

It's unbelievable that someone could start from scratch and become the richest person in China at the age of thirty.

Perhaps there really are super geniuses in this world, and the one he's talking about is probably the youngest and most famous director in mainland China, who is also the helmsman of the entertainment industry's super aircraft carrier!
The aroma of tea fills the air; a small sip leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.

Old Wang from Guangxian clicked his tongue: "Mr. Zhou, congratulations! After Bilibili goes public, you'll be the richest man in China."

"No, I'm still far from that level."

"Don't be modest with me."

Old Wang from Guangxian put down his teacup, shook his head and chuckled: "If you just publicly announce that Jiangdong Entertainment is going to be integrated and listed, its valuation will easily exceed 200 billion. After listing, it will take off immediately."

During the peak of the 2015 bull market, LeEco's market value reached 1700 billion RMB, a truly glorious moment, like oil being poured on a raging fire and flowers blooming in brocade. That was also the highlight of Jia Yueting's life.

Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. Due to a cash flow crisis and other external factors, LeEco collapsed.

Mr. Jia has also fled abroad and is preparing to return to China next week to suffocate for his dream.

Jiangdong Entertainment is now producing a series of blockbuster films and television series, with an incredibly strong cash flow, making it no weaker than LeEco back then.

If the departments were integrated, there would be no doubt that LeEco would be completely crushed in every aspect.

Everyone says Zhou Yutang is the king of marketing.

In recent years, he has gradually moved behind the scenes, and the Jiangdong public relations team has been trying to reduce the presence of Governor Zhou.

However, since his debut as the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, he has enjoyed a long ten-year career without any hiatus, demonstrating his immense popularity among the people.

The name Zhou Yutang is deeply ingrained in people's minds and has formed a brand effect because his almost legendary life story is so convincing.

Over the years, a wonderful emotional connection has been established, and there are countless loyal fans!
Success is not easy to achieve even once, and to keep succeeding is even more difficult than climbing to the sky!
Zhou Yutang trekked alone through the snow to the mountain peak. The influence of such a person, who succeeds in everything he does, when he raises his voice from a high place is immeasurable!
Wang Changtian has been in the entertainment industry for decades and is an expert in it, which is why he admires him even more.

This era chose Zhou Yutang.

The overwhelming momentum was bestowed upon him, just as Chenqiao was draped in the yellow robe that year.

(End of this chapter)