The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 798: A Delicious Thing That Makes People Crazy
"Spike secretly met with a mysterious woman on Valentine's Day? Love affair may be exposed?!"

"Two women serving one man? Mariah Carey despises herself!"

"Spike is surrounded by many women on Valentine's Day. Besides Maria, who is the other mysterious Asian woman?"

"..."

The American entertainment paparazzi are not vegetarians. Valentine's Day is Valentine's Day after all, and the private movements of major stars are the top priority for paparazzi to capture on that day. Although Mariah Carey has had a bad year, her status is still there, and she is not completely out of fashion.

From the moment the photo of her arriving at the hotel to meet Zhou Yi was taken, it was destined to be a piece of news that would attract the attention of fans across the United States.

"Fuck! I knew it! I knew these two were having an affair!"

"God, can anyone tell me when Spike arrived? Why didn't any reporter report his flight information before?"

"He's hugging her left and right? Fuck Spike, is he using his hands to indicate where Maria has gained weight and feels wrong?"

"I don't understand. How did Spike do it? He just took two women into the car like that?"

“Who is that Asian woman?”

"..."

Thanks to the driver's superb skills, the paparazzi who were easily shaken off could only capture the three of them talking, laughing and hugging each other when they met in the hotel. They didn't even know where they were going next.

But, as luck would have it, that day happened to be Valentine's Day.

People’s imaginations can often go beyond the actual truth and spread quickly in the gossip world and the Internet in the form of conspiracy theories.

"Because group exercise and mass gatherings are not allowed in China, Spike took advantage of Valentine's Day to bring his lover to the United States for a Valentine's Day party!"

It makes sense!

"See, this is how my reputation was ruined."

February 2, Zhou Yi’s home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California.

After getting up early and washing up, Zhou Yi threw the newspaper in his hand on the tea table and yawned lazily. Directly opposite him, Cheng Hao, who had not looked around carefully last night, was looking at the interior decoration of the villa in the same way as Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

With seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a swimming pool, two gyms, two garages, a sauna, and more, the villa has a total space of more than 17000 square feet. It is located on the top of the hill in Beverly Hills and enjoys the best view of this city within Los Angeles.

Because the Zhou Yi team has always hired relevant staff to clean the place, when they arrived in Los Angeles by private jet last night and drove here, they were ready to move in with just their bags.

Chen's parents, who had just walked out of the sanatorium, were even more shocked.

They knew that Zhou Yi had become a big star, but this was the first time that the old couple knew in such concrete terms how much money Zhou Yi had earned.

He has a private jet and a world-class mansion worth $4500 million. They don't know of any Chinese celebrities who have such assets.

The old couple, who had never lived in a place like this in their lives, chatted with their daughter until late at night last night and only fell asleep after Cheng Hao gave the doctor's advice.

“This place has appreciated in value?”

Cheng Hao, who knew that the so-called group sex in the newspapers was pure speculation, sat down in disbelief. The man handed her a glass of warm water and nodded: "Ah, I guess so. When Edgar Jr. gave it to me, the highest value of this land was 4300 million US dollars. Now it has risen to 4500 million."

It was free anyway, so Zhou Yi didn't really care about this little appreciation: "How did uncle and aunt sleep last night?"

"…How should I put it? I almost didn't fall asleep."

Talking about his parents, Cheng Hao took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, shrugged his shoulders and said, "You really shocked them. It's completely different from before. When you just released your second album "Jiangnan" and sang "Jiangnan" on the Spring Festival Gala, they would still call you Xiao Zhou with a smile. Now I'm afraid..."

"If they knew now that you had become the legendary billionaire, wouldn't their jaws drop to the ground?" Zhou Yi laughed and couldn't help but tease.

"There is a gap between billionaires. They know I am rich, but they don't know you are so rich..."

Leaning on the chair back and looking up at the green fields outside the terrace, Cheng Hao's expression was dazed for a moment.

It's not like she has cut off contact with her family in the past few years. Her parents don't know exactly what she is doing, but at least they have a basic impression.

The only exception is Zhou Yi. Compared with the Zhou Yi that the old couple were familiar with before, his changes are somewhat huge.

"Uncle and aunt have not been to any other place in the United States except hospitals and nursing homes in the past few years. Now they are finally discharged from the hospital. You can take them to have some fun and go shopping."

Zhou Yi put down the glass without commenting: "Don't worry about the company's affairs. I have given you a holiday. Go spend some time with them. You can stay at my place. It's very quiet here, and you won't be harassed by all kinds of inexplicable reporters."

Hearing this, Cheng Hao subconsciously asked, "What about you?"

"I?"

Zhou Yi raised his eyebrows: "Maybe it's just to help Steve Jobs and Robert Iger to win the Oscars?"

The 77th Academy Awards will be held at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on February 2th (US time), which is only two weeks away. Pixar Animation Studios under Steve Jobs has a film called "The Incredibles" nominated for four awards at this year's Oscars.

As the pioneer and beneficiary of the Apple Music Store, it is only natural for Zhou Yi to come and help out.

After all, the conflict between Joe and the current CEO of Disney Group, Michael Eisner, has reached an irreconcilable point. He is the same Disney CEO who previously criticized Zhou Yi and predicted the decline of "Pirates of the Caribbean".

Although the Disney faction headed by Robert Iger supported Zhou Yi and Jobs in the past, Robert himself is not the CEO yet and has not yet ousted Michael Eisner.

Originally, according to the quality and strength of "The Incredibles", there should be no need for any additional PR. But as luck would have it, they encountered another monster - "Shrek 2: The Monsters" from DreamWorks.

Especially in the competition for the Best Animated Feature Film award, the two sides fought fiercely.

"Robert Iger supports me and is also the one who advocates easing relations with Pixar. It is normal for me to speak out and assist them with public relations."

Don’t think that Disney and Pixar are going to break up completely just because Disney’s current CEO Michael Eisner and Steve Jobs had a heated argument. In fact, it is normal for a large company to have multiple factions of interest.

Jobs and Robert Iger already had a good relationship, and now with Zhou Yi joining them, they are in contact with each other even more.

If Zhou Yi remembers correctly, although Disney and Pixar are now completely broken, Michael Eisner and Jobs are openly mocking each other. But beyond everyone's expectations, when Robert Iger successfully becomes the CEO of Disney in October this year, things will completely turn around.

Disney, led by Robert Iger, reached an acquisition agreement directly with Jobs and successfully acquired Pixar with a stock contract totaling US$74 billion. As a result, Jobs became the individual shareholder with the largest number of Disney shares, with a shareholding ratio of up to 6.05%.

"Do you need my help?" Cheng Hao asked instinctively.

Zhou Yi glanced at her, pursed his lips, sighed, and stood up. Under the woman's slightly puzzled gaze, he walked behind her and put his hand on her shoulder and squeezed it: "You only have one task now, have fun with your uncle and aunt, and give yourself a holiday."

"..."

"Why, don't you want to?"

"Do not."

Cheng Hao came back to his senses and smiled softly: "Since the boss has said so, why should I, a worker, add more burden to myself, don't you think?"

"I'll give you the contact information of the housekeeper later. I'll leave this place to you. Also, here are the keys."

"You are the one who manages this place?"

"This is my home, too."

"That's fine." Cheng Hao stood up, raised his head and patted the invisible dust on the man's shoulder, then took the key: "Wish me a happy vacation?"

"Have a great vacation."

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"Private jet exposed?! Spike landed at a private residence in California!"

"Luxury cars, private jets, Spike's extravagant life!"

"Private jet exposed for love, Spike's personal wealth may have far exceeded the Forbes artist income list released by the United States last year?"

"..."

Unexpectedly, while Zhou Yi’s private jet itinerary had not been exposed in China after the Chinese New Year, it was first exposed by Americans - in an instant, a stone caused a thousand ripples!

Whether in Dongda or Xida, private jets are a rare commodity that only belongs to the rich. Not to mention that it is still 2005, even in Hollywood, where money is spent lavishly, it is extremely rare for stars to own large private jets.

The most shocking things were the Victoria's Secret supermodels who filmed "24k magic" with Zhou Yi.

They immediately thought of the private jet question Zhou Yi had asked them when he picked them up. When they saw the news in the newspaper, they immediately said "wow!" and called Zhou Yi.

One after another, without stopping.

What a joke, buying such a big Gulfstream G550 is as easy as going out to buy groceries.

Alessandra Ambrosio: "Spike, you bought a private jet?"

Scarlett Johansson: "Spike, why didn't you tell me you were coming to America?"

"Spike..."

"Spike..."

This is a naked money country. Even literary goddesses and Victoria's Secret supermodels find it difficult to resist the temptation of huge wealth.

The phone call that surprised Zhou Yi the most was the one from Zhang Ziyi——

"You actually bought a private jet? Or a Gulfstream?"

"How do you know? Has it been exposed in China?"

"What? I'm in Los Angeles. My agent just showed me a newspaper five minutes ago..."

Zhang Ziyi's tone on the phone was full of amazement, and her sudden shock gave the man enough emotional value.

She is here to attend this year's Oscars, representing the crew of "House of Flying Daggers".

Zhang Yimou's "House of Flying Daggers" from last year was once again competing for the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography this year, but Zhang Yimou himself knew that there was no hope at all, so he didn't come at all.

The result is also obvious. After the final list of nominations came out, "House of Flying Daggers" was only nominated for Best Cinematography.

Therefore, Zhang Ziyi, who was invited to be the presenter of this year's Oscars, will walk the red carpet alone on behalf of the "House of Flying Daggers" crew.

She didn't expect that Zhou Yi would suddenly come to the United States on a private jet, and she also knew the Asian woman photographed by the paparazzi - Cheng Hao.

Valentine's Day, a private jet secretly flew to a private residence abroad, and the object of the scandal was the woman who had always been with Zhou Yi.

Without even asking, Zhang Ziyi had already imagined an 18+ drama in her mind.

It’s still a big show with both foreign and Chinese actors joining together.

She knew that the relationship between Cheng Hao and Zhou Yi was definitely more than just partners!
"Spike, seriously, did you fold Mariah Carey on your bed?"

The prodigal Edgar called him an expert and came to ask the truth immediately.

Although he already knew the truth in his heart.

She had an affair with Thaksin in the past, but they were playing Jenga... No matter what, Mariah Carey is a commercial queen of her generation, and she shouldn't be so cheap.

"Shit, Ed, do you want me to kick your ass with my shoes?"

"What's that accent of yours? Why is it so weird?"

"Western accent."

Little Edgar, who was just there for fun, didn't take it seriously. Just as he was about to tell him about Oscar, he saw Cheng Hao, the woman who appeared in the newspaper, bringing him a cup of coffee as a hostess.

?

"Formally introduce, Julia, perhaps you can also call her by her Chinese name Cheng Hao. You have seen her before when you went to China to attend the Coca-Cola renewal ceremony."

Zhou Yi acted as a middleman and gave a brief introduction: "Little Edgar, a well-known prodigal son in Hollywood."

"Shit! Spike you can't ruin my reputation like this."

Little Edgar, who noticed the details, immediately became serious, adjusted his tie, and took the initiative to extend his hand and said, "Hello Julia, I am Spike's partner, Edgar Bronfman Jr."

Cheng Hao smiled politely: "Julia. Spike told me about you. It was you who created the miracle of pulling Warner Records out of the quagmire..."

Little Edgar felt very happy after hearing this: "Although I know it is impossible that he said this, I like it."

It would be great if that bastard Spike could learn the art of speaking.

After Cheng Hao politely left, Little Edgar put away the smile on his face, sat up straight and looked at the man making tea opposite him: "Spike, it's time for us to stand in line now."

"Robert Egger looked for you?" Zhou Yi paused while drinking tea.

"He has already bet all his money on The Incredibles and is planning to promote it for the Best Feature Film Oscar. I know people there, you know."

Although Warner Records was separated from Warner Films, Edgar Jr. himself had worked in Hollywood for many years. Moreover, Warner Records also had connections in Hollywood.

Audiovisual arts Audiovisual arts, music and film have always been inseparable.

"It's just that in terms of public opinion, Shrek 2 is far better than The Incredibles in terms of both word of mouth and box office."

Most realistically, Shrek 2 grossed $9.29 million worldwide, while The Incredibles grossed $6.3 million worldwide.

The former can be said to have achieved great success in both word-of-mouth and box office.

"I can certainly help with the platform, but I don't think I can be of any use to the Oscars."

He was a singer and couldn't even reach out his hand.

"What if the Oscars want to invite you to be the award presenter?"

(End of this chapter)