China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 994 Asia Shakes, A Silent Explosion

"The new richest man in China?"

"Foreign media have already reported it, and they're talking about you."

"Let me see it."

"Uh-huh."

When Chen Duling forwarded the message to Zhou Yutang, she was thinking about the classic lines from "Hello Mr. Billionaire".

I'm not pretending anymore, I'm a billionaire, I'm coming clean.

After receiving 1 billion yuan from his second master, Wang Duoyu's first thought for spending money was to buy the football team.

However, the team members thought Wang Duoyu had lost his mind, so Wang Duoyu used money to knock them all unconscious.

The film is still in post-production and has not yet been released, but Chen Duling, as Zhou Yutang's personal assistant, has read the entire script and knows the whole story very well. This particular scene left a deep impression on her.

Compared to Wang Duoyu, who became arrogant after suddenly becoming rich, Zhou Yutang is clearly very capable and much more low-key.

Chen Duling was well aware of Zhou Yutang's true intentions; he might not have cared about being the richest man in China.

He prefers to make a fortune quietly, and the Jiangdong public relations team previously put in a lot of effort behind the scenes to conceal his true wealth.

Various forms of public opinion manipulation, including elaborate praise of Jack Ma and Belt Guy, all reveal the influence of the Jiangdong PR team behind them.

It's just that you do the first day of the lunar month, but others do the fifteenth. When Bilibili went public and took off, there were also people stirring up trouble and igniting public opinion across the entire internet.

With its solid market value of hundreds of billions, this video industry giant is a force to be reckoned with. How could it possibly be kept secret?

"The Peninsula Hotel's victory celebration banquet was attended by a host of celebrities, with Governor Zhou personally in charge!"

"Chen Rui was full of confidence, raised his glass and drank heavily, and after drinking, he made a bold statement that he would make investors who bought Bilibili's stock on the first day of listing make a fortune."

“HKEX Chief Executive Li Xiaojia is all smiles. The new rules have been a great success since their implementation, with hot money flowing in and potentially igniting the Hong Kong stock market.”

Foreign media reports: Bilibili's IPO has created a wealth myth, with Zhou Dudu's personal wealth surpassing that of Alibaba's Jack Ma, making him the richest man in China!

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While the Hong Kong girl was still asleep, Zhou Yutang, who got up early, remained disciplined.

I listened briefly to the secretary's gossip and work report.

Then, in the hotel's gym boxing ring, I did a round of combination punches on the punching bag.

Then I took a shower and attended the press conference that had been arranged in advance.

Janice Man and Yang Ying ate their 10:30 am combined breakfast and lunch while watching the Hong Kong media, which were already in an uproar.

Bilibili's IPO sends shockwaves through Hong Kong and Kowloon, revealing the net worth of its behind-the-scenes financier, Zhou Yutang!

[Shocking News from Foreign Media: The Grand Commander Tops the List of China's Richest People, Reshaping the Global Rich List!]

[Li Ka-shing, who topped the list of richest men at 30, is now a shadow of his former self!]

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There was an overwhelming amount of media coverage in Hong Kong, and Wen Yongshan couldn't keep up with it all.

In fact, Zhou Yutang rarely came to Hong Kong, but the legend of Governor Zhou has always existed in this underworld.

In particular, he now has the ability to influence the livelihoods of most of Hong Kong's entertainment industry, and many local Hong Kong film and television figures are willing to become his lackeys.

Having money really makes you powerful!

This is the fundamental reason why Jiangdong Grand Marshal has won numerous awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

While Wen Yongshan looked on with delight at the Hong Kong media's effusive praise, Yang Ying was still somewhat dazed: Last night, I slept with the richest man?
That's the magic of fate.

She found it unbelievable just thinking about it, and at the same time felt even more regretful.

In Yang Ying's mind, if she had pursued Governor Zhou, who hadn't yet made his fortune, relentlessly back in Hong Kong, then Wen Yongshan's current position would belong to her.

If she were to use certain methods and go a step further, it wouldn't be impossible for her to compete with the two Lius for the position of the Grand Commander's principal wife.

If Wen Yongshan knew what her fake friend was thinking, she'd probably burst out laughing.

People tend to overestimate themselves and underestimate others.

How could a strong person like Zhou Yutang, who has a clear and specific plan for every step of his career, have his thoughts swayed by a woman?
From being a sensation in the Chinese entertainment industry to evolving into a form of capital.

Then it spread throughout Asia, and finally reached the world stage.

He never stopped climbing to the summit.

On a few occasions, I traveled long distances for my white moonlight and red rose.

Other women, even those as beautiful as Fan Binbin and Gulnazar, can only offer themselves to her.

"Shan, just how rich do you think he is?"

As Yang Ying stuffed a Peninsula Hotel specialty sandwich—containing a sausage, two fried eggs, and cucumber—into her mouth, she browsed the news on her phone and casually asked a question.

"How do I know?"

"Don't you ever ask him these things?"

Yang Ying asked with some curiosity.

Even if you knew, what could you do about it?

Wen Yongshan took a sip of the fragrant milk and smiled meaningfully: "Just focus on doing your own thing."

She would do anything to solidify her position.

Yang Ying was the gift she packed and sent to Governor Zhou.

Before Bilibili went public.

Although no one knows exactly how rich Zhou Yutang is, there is no doubt that he is the most promising young super-rich man in China.

His scandalous news stories have even provided sustenance for countless tabloids and media outlets.

After Bilibili went public, foreign media reported that Zhou Yutang would succeed Jack Ma as the richest man in China, which was basically a done deal.

"Holy crap, I always thought Governor Zhou was really down-to-earth, but I didn't know he was so rich?"

"My husband has been hiding it for so long, but he still couldn't hide it anymore. *sigh*"

Fun fact: Starry Sky Games earned tens of billions last year, which is also one of Governor Zhou's businesses.

"Haha, I remember in some variety show interview that the top female star was also a shareholder of Starry Sky Entertainment."

"Tangren's second sister, Cai Yinong, revealed some inside information, complete with pictures and evidence. (Image attached: .jpg)"

"No wonder the top female star is so devoted to the Grand Commander. Starry Sky Games' valuation has skyrocketed. This dowry is quite substantial!"

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Discussions about Zhou Yutang's net worth swept through Hong Kong's media circles like a hurricane, causing a huge uproar and subsequently sparking widespread discussion on social media across China.

Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries, as well as Europe and the United States, have all reported on it.

A new generation of wealth myths has been born in China, and the entire internet is instantly abuzz.

Zhihu is full of self-proclaimed industry veterans who are trying to gain traffic by revealing all sorts of information. Of course, there are also some experts who have painstakingly created a detailed chart.

Centered on Zhou Yutang, the book includes information on all the companies related to him, including their approximate market value and core interests.

Jiangdong Entertainment earned at least 10 billion yuan from film and television projects alone last year. In addition, Mingjie, Yusheng, Bilibili, and Jiangdong's overseas branches are all clearly listed.

And then there's Starry Sky Games, which is raking in money like crazy. With "Honor of Kings" and "PUBG Mobile" as their trump cards, it's basically like having your cards laid bare, so you can roughly estimate how much profit they'll make.

While everyone's attention was focused on this, Mr. Wang, the young manager of Huayi, stared at the highly popular online analysis post, his mouth agape wide enough to fit a goose egg.
"No, this..." What do you mean by a head-on collision, what do you mean by winning too much?
It's one thing to talk, but even if you put ten Huayis together, they would be crushed by Jiangdong head-on. They can't pull off a fake accident at all.

In the face of absolute power, any scheming is futile.

Overnight,
Zhou Yutang's rise to the top of the rich list has shaken Hong Kong and Kowloon, and even the entire country.

Along with Tian Ming, who is the top executive of Mingjie Group and a major shareholder of Bilibili, he also quietly made a big step forward on the list of China's richest people.

After the IPO, I had two consecutive days of intensive interviews and even met with the local top figure.

Tian Ming suddenly noticed that Zhou Yutang was leaning back on the sofa with a slightly tired expression, and he felt a little guilty.

Neither Uncle Chen Rui, who was brought to the forefront, nor Zhou Dudu received nearly as much attention.

In the past few days, media outlets both at home and abroad have been focusing all their attention on Zhou Yutang.

"The pressure from public opinion is too intense, it's been tough, and I even have dark circles under my eyes."

Having a change of heart, Tian Ming put his arm around Zhou Yutang's shoulder and said, "The capable should do more. It's just a little tiring these few days."

Zhou Yutang: "?"

He's been in the industry for so many years, he's seen all kinds of public opinion.

This level of effort is as natural as eating and drinking; most of the energy is still devoted to promoting friendship between the mainland and Hong Kong.

Dealing with a Hong Kong girl like Ah Shan is a piece of cake.

But if we add Yang Ying, then it's a case of 1+1>2.

Governor Zhou worked day and night, tirelessly pushing himself, and finally managed to elevate the friendship between the mainland and Hong Kong.
After chatting about the talent show for a while, Tian Ming suddenly asked, "Yu Tang, do you have any ideas about taking Jiangdong public?"

"Brother Ming, it's too early to talk about this now."

"Is it still early?"

Zhou Yutang said leisurely, "When you play cards, do you play the royal flush first?"

"Of course not, why?"

"Business in America is getting harder and harder."

Zhou Yutang said seemingly unintentionally, "Several tech companies from our area may be in serious trouble this time."

In fact, the US's targeting of the US began as early as around 2012, citing national security threats as the reason.

In recent years, Huajia has been developing rapidly. It had originally reached an agreement with AT&T to sell the Mate 10 Pro in North America, but the deal was canceled under strong pressure from AT&T.

Ordinary people only feel that life is peaceful and undisturbed, unaware that undercurrents are surging in this era of great strife.

The main issue is the increasingly intense friction and rivalry between the two leading countries.

This is true in many fields, from technology to entertainment and media.

While others were unaware of the inside story, Tian Ming knew that Governor Zhou enjoyed the emperor's favor and that Jian was on the emperor's side, so he had his own channels of communication.

Their eyes met briefly, and Tian Ming's heart stirred slightly: "You mean..."

Zhou Yutang chuckled softly: "You figured it out yourself, I didn't say anything."

"If the world order changes drastically within the next ten years, it won't be too late to play this card when the time is right."

Governor Zhou, who was widely expected to be the richest man in the country, was placed on the pedestal.

But in reality, he didn't have any particular feelings about it.

Because Jiangdong's top public relations team had already prepared ample contingency plans for this.

America has robots like Zack and Ma Sheng, both representative figures of young super-rich individuals.

Why couldn't the Qing Dynasty have had one more Governor Zhou?

No one helps me to reach the top of the mountain, but I will climb to the top of the mountain by myself through the snow.

Isn't this also a legendary wealth myth tinged with romance?

Playing defensively and quietly to make a fortune in the early game is one strategy, but once you have accumulated enough resources, emerging as a hero to reap the rewards in the late game is another strategy altogether.

After ten years of hard work, the Jiangdong entertainment empire has been waiting for this day to stand tall.

He already possessed enough accolades, and with this dazzling crown, he was practically indestructible.

Recently, a nickname for Zhou, the richest man in China, has appeared online, much to the amusement of everyone at Happy Twist.

Family members, does anyone understand?
The richest man in China came to make a cameo appearance as the richest man in China, which is exactly what generated this massive wave of traffic.

As for the attitude of those around him, there wasn't much change, except that they subconsciously became more respectful.

Only when Wen Yongshan and Yang Ying, these two fake besties, teamed up, did Zhou Yutang experience what it means to have two wives.

The Hong Kong girl used every gentle trick in the book, and Governor Zhou has been partying in Hong Kong every night for the past two days.

He was so happy that he forgot about Beijing. Several overseas projects were progressing simultaneously. Warner Bros.' long-awaited "Aquaman" was completed and was tentatively scheduled to start filming in early April.

Another film about the Jiang family was also released in theaters.

"The film 'Wrath of Silence,' produced by Soochow Pictures, directed by Jin Yukun, and produced by Zhou Yutang, grossed 3820 million yuan on its opening day!"

"This film has won numerous awards, and Cao Baoping exclaimed that it is a masterpiece of crime and suspense this year!"

With Black Panther being overtaken by "How Long Will I Love U," which is soaring to nearly 1.5 billion yuan, Sweet Princess's other film, "Pacific Rim: Uprising," is experiencing a decline in reviews and box office performance.

Imported blockbusters that were touted as fierce contenders by the industry media, including "Tomb Raider: Origin," adapted from the game of the same name, and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," a major Oscar winner, were all overshadowed by "How Long Will I Love U."

As a result,
Instead, it gave Director Kun a chance to rise to the top.

Considering the tone of the film, Jiangdong Entertainment focused its main promotional resources on "How Long Will I Love U," and it did indeed achieve unexpected returns.

Director Kun did not invest too many resources in this realistic crime thriller.

Of course, this is only relative to Jiangdong's S-level projects.

The promotional resources that "Wrath of Silence" has received through several channels are still the envy of other film and television companies in the industry.

What's commendable is the marketing that drives public opinion. In addition to the existing hits like "[Jiangdong Grand Commander wholeheartedly recommends it, you'll regret it if you don't watch it]", "[Zhang Yimou is shocked]", and "[Wu Jing visits the set]", there's now another viral meme: "[Cao Baoping praises it as amazing]".

This is also because Cao Baoping is the undisputed number one director in the crime thriller genre in China.

With his endorsement and Jin Yukun's award-winning achievements, Jiangdong's marketing efforts ignited the film, garnering it unprecedented attention.

"For this kind of subject matter, achieving this level of box office success is already quite good."

"Governor Zhou has gained another great general!"

"The suspense and crime genre has a considerable and dedicated audience; it's like dancing on a tightrope, and getting past censorship is a tough hurdle!"

Film and television companies within the industry are still figuring out market trends, while netizens are also discussing it heatedly.
"Director Kun has something special. This film, 'Wrath of Silence,' uses a cold and detached lens to dissect the rigid social class structure. It is more ruthless and more despairing than 'The Coffin in the Mountain.'"

"I heard that Zhang Songwen was originally supposed to play the role."

"Chen Minghao acted very well too! I can't believe he's the goofy fat guy in Ghost Blows Out the Light, haha!"

"Is this year the Year of Kun? Cai Xukun became a huge hit on Idol Producer, and then Director Jin Yukun also took off a bit."

If you eat too much mutton, you'll turn into a beast.

The sharp class conflict is vividly portrayed throughout the cold and austere film.

The silent explosion was exactly what Zhou Yutang wanted.

(End of this chapter)