China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

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Inner Mongolia, hotel.

Dilireba fell in love with her own rocking horse.

In May in Inner Mongolia, the sun is scorching hot during the day.

The night was chilly, with a biting cold.

Dilireba, who was originally wrapped in a large white cashmere shawl, had quietly taken it off.

During the daytime, Director Guan's posts were highly targeted, but most people couldn't see them clearly. Only those at the center of the storm, such as Shi Jianxiang and Ren Zhonglun, were caught up in the controversy.

As for Guan Ling, there was no need to think too much about it.

Lengba happened to arrive to visit the set.

Guan Ling was also ready to express her feelings.

And so they were immediately joined together!
at first,

Inside the hotel, Dilireba looked around and saw that the hotel was filled with concept art for a Mars base, storyboards, and structural diagrams of spacesuits. Several astrophysics books with curled edges were scattered on the floor, and some model parts and cold coffee were piled on the table.

It's a bit messy.

However, Dilireba could sense Guan Ling's seriousness.

"Stop tidying up," she said, not stopping herself, but Guan Ling called out to her, "There are a few other rooms here."

Leng Ba felt a little embarrassed, then suddenly realized that the presidential suite hotel was fine in every other way, but it had too many rooms.

She was curious about the engineering-themed room. She walked around a small model of a Mars rover on the floor and stopped in front of a peculiar "device" in the corner.

This is an abandoned spacesuit helmet, inside which a vibrant cluster of lush green vines grows, twining around a simple metal frame, their green gleaming brightly under the dim light.

"Is this the real-life model of the 'Martian potato' mentioned in 'The Martian'?"

Dilireba stretched out her slender fingers and carefully touched the thick leaves, feeling the coolness and suppleness unique to plants at her fingertips.

"I didn't expect it to be so interesting."

Guan Ling nodded, then said in a low voice, "This movie is quite imaginative. On Mars, such a tiny thing is actually the protagonist's hope for survival."

Guan Ling straightened up and walked behind her. They were very close, and he could smell the delicate fragrance of gardenias in her hair, mixed with the biting chill of the Gobi night wind.

"In the script, it is. In reality, it's the crew's mascot, reminding us to make this show an industry benchmark, because too many eyes are on it."

Guan Ling's voice was low, with a hint of barely perceptible fatigue and hoarseness.

Dilireba didn't turn around; her fingertips remained lingering on the leaves.

"Director Guan's world is always so... hardcore yet romantic."

She turned her head slightly, the warm yellow light outlining her perfect jawline and swan-like neck, a few strands of hair falling down and brushing against her fair skin.

Guan Ling's gaze was uncontrollably fixed on that delicate skin.

He reached out as if possessed, past her shoulder, and gently smoothed her hair.

My dry, calloused fingertips inevitably brushed against her cool, smooth neck.

The touch felt like a tiny electric current, instantly coursing through their skin.

Dilireba's body trembled almost imperceptibly, but she did not dodge.

Guan Ling's hand also paused in mid-air, her warm skin beneath her palm, the pulse clearly audible.

Their breaths mingled, and the temperature rose silently.

Guan Ling could even see the fine downy hairs on her earlobes, which shimmered softly under the light.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he tried to withdraw his hand, but his fingertips seemed to have their own will, and he very slowly and almost imperceptibly caressed the back of her delicate hand, feeling the resilience beneath the softness.

"Director Guan..."

Dilireba finally spoke, her voice lower and hoarser than before, carrying an indescribable magnetism, like a feather gently brushing against the heart.

She turned slightly to the side and looked up at him.

Those signature, exotic eyes, at that moment, were like a sky filled with stars in the Gobi Desert night—deep and bright.
With a hint of inquiry, a subtle invitation, and a barely perceptible tension,

Her lips were full and glossy under the light.

Guan Ling's breath hitched.

He had never gazed into those eyes so closely before, as if he could see into an unknown and enchanting star field.

Reason is pulling me in a quandary, but my body is honestly drawn to me.

His hand, which was resting on the back of her hand, tightened slightly, and the pulse under his fingertips beat faster, gradually synchronizing with the pounding of his heart in his chest.

He leaned down, his gaze locking onto her lips, the distance between them closing inch by inch in silence.

The delicate gardenia scent on Lengba's body intensified, mingling with the smells of dust, sweat, and paint from his own clothes, creating a strange and dizzying aroma.

He could feel her warm breath brushing against his chin, carrying a hint of the sweet scent of goji berry tea…

Until he could taste the breath on her lips.

…………

"Buzz-buzz-buzz-"

After a night of secret battle, Guan Ling admired Leng Ba sleeping soundly beside him, feeling a surge of admiration in his heart.

Leng Ba has a great figure, and it's the kind of great that's just within reach.

It perfectly matches Guan Ling's slender fingers.

She is indeed a rare beauty.

Especially her Western Region style and youthful body, she truly deserves to be called an absolute top female star in later generations.

Her face is perfect, her figure has a distinct S-curve, and her skin is delicate and firm.

Her sexiness is complemented by the bouncy, supple texture of her skin.

The phone in my pocket

Like a small bomb dropped into deep water, it shook violently, shattering the suffocating silence that followed the fusion.

Leng Ba woke up suddenly, somewhat confused, and then looked at Guan Ling with seductive eyes.

Guan Ling, meanwhile, frowned slightly as she looked at Ren Zhonglun's name on the phone.

"Mr. Ren, do you know what time it is?"

Guan Ling answered the phone reluctantly, her voice displeased.

Calling myself late at night is really disgusting.

"I apologize for the urgent matter that has bothered me, Director Guan."

Ren Zhonglun clearly lost the composure he usually displayed when Guan Ling met him; instead, he was quite agitated.

"About Shi Jianxiang..."

“I don’t know anything. I just did a little research, but I’m worried that some people might be scammed. After all, those titles are fake. I don’t really care how he scams people, but I can’t accept him using my name to create a persona for himself.”

Guan Ling answered casually, then suddenly realized something, "Why is Chairman Ren asking him?"

"To be honest, Mr. Guan, we just signed a cooperation agreement with Ren Zhonglun... just this afternoon, no, yesterday afternoon." Ren Zhonglun said helplessly, "After you posted the article, we held an emergency meeting and arranged for someone to keep an eye on him."

“He doesn’t seem to have broken the law yet,” Guan Ling said. “There’s no point in keeping an eye on him. Besides, it seems unlikely that he can swindle money from Shangying. Don’t all your money go through strict procedures?”

"Of course, we place the most importance on procedures here."

"What is Chairman Ren worried about? I am worried that this person will use my name to engage in finance and illegal fundraising, which is why I published this article. As for who this person is, as long as it is not related to me, I do not want to care."

“But we have to thank Director Guan,” Ren Zhonglun said.

"Calling me at this hour is your way of thanking me?" Guan Lingren was almost speechless!

Ren Zhonglun said, "We are deeply grateful and dare not delay! This matter is indeed a favor done to Director Guan by Shanghai Film Group. If Director Guan has any requests in the future, we will definitely help."

"I heard from Chairman Han that it seems the higher-ups have decided to approve a third license?"

Guan Ling's words almost made Ren Zhonglun choke. He coughed twice and said, "Director Guan's favor is quite heavy."

"Just now, Mr. Ren told me that he owes me a favor."

"Talking about license plates hurts feelings!"

Ren Zhonglun joked for a moment, then said firmly, "However, if Director Guan wants this license, Shanghai Film Group can set up a company with Director Guan to jointly obtain it. We are willing to share."

Who is in charge and who is in charge?

Is this important?

“Of course it’s important,” Guan Ling said. “It’s about how much of a favor I have, and how valuable it is.”

Ren Zhonglun was silent for a moment, then let out a long breath and answered.
"Director Guan knows that the license is a voice that only cares about making money and will never lose money. So, a 70/30 split is my limit, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to Shanghai Film Group... and, if we can really get it."

“But that makes things difficult for me.” Guan Ling smiled. “If this license is granted, the most likely candidates are Shanghai Film Group, or Wuzhou Distribution, which I co-founded with Mr. Wang Jianlin. You know, Mr. Wang and I are longtime partners, close friends, and brothers…”

Reading the implication, Ren Zhonglun smiled and said, "I need to pay more?!"

As the most outstanding line in Guan Ling's martial arts films, Ren Zhonglun naturally knew what Guan Ling meant.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Whether or not they can secure the deal is still uncertain.

He felt he could take it.
However, the reason this license was approved was actually related to Guan Ling.

Simply put, China Film Group and Huaxia Film Distribution hold both distribution licenses.

It's like catching two golden hens that can lay eggs.

They don't need to evaluate whether a project is profitable or not; their goal is to promote Chinese films and avoid impacting the industry.

Therefore, in the past, they invested in any film as they pleased, as long as the procedures were followed, it didn't matter whether it made money or not.

But in the past two years, the Film Bureau suddenly realized a problem: if it has a golden goose in its hand and is not short of money, it has no motivation.

The bad movie that Director Guan mentioned.

Is this related?
some.

In that case, you can put a duck near your laying hen, but the daily feed will remain the same.

Will the hen still lay eggs?
What if the ducks eat up all the feed? What kind of eggs will they lay?

If they're not getting enough to eat, they won't look for food themselves!
Let them starve to death!

There was a thought that China Film Group and Lingyun should learn from this.

To write good scripts, make good movies, and make movies that audiences love to watch!
This gives China Film Group the initiative.

Let Chinese films develop better!
This license plate!

It is imperative!

Actually, everyone can understand what's being said, but the bureau is still discussing whether to grant this license to Guan Ling.

Why are consultations necessary?

People don't really want to!
Private enterprises, especially those in the cultural sector, rarely receive such substantial resources unless they have powerful backers.

A license is a golden goose that keeps making money.

Everyone who has such a ship at their dock wants to take it over.

Ren Zhonglun felt that he was the only one who could do it.

That's because, at least, the Shanghai Municipal Committee is standing behind him.

Unless someone from Shandong province is brought in, Guan Ling has virtually no chance of getting involved.

As for Wanda...

It's just a waste of money.

His foundation is in Dalian, in real estate, and in cinemas, because he has money.

It can attract crowds to his Wanda Plaza!
Only those with money to burn will venture into the cultural field.

In reality, in the eyes of the true cultural elite, he was a dragon crossing the river, but this dragon could never take flight.

They could only thrash around in the mud.

On the contrary, Guan Lingzhen truly achieved great success.

This completely surprised everyone!

If Guan Ling drags someone in behind him, it's not impossible for Guan Ling to actually get the license plate.

Their cooperation is possible, but abandoning the former Wanda would make Guan Ling seem heartless.

Their request for more money is reasonable.

Thinking of this, Ren Zhonglun was at a loss for what to do.

"Shall we discuss this?"

"We eagerly await news from President Ren."

...

After hanging up the phone, Guan Ling was no longer sleepy.

Leng Ba looked at Guan Ling with blank eyes.

"Is that Mr. Ren from Shanghai Film Studio?"

"Correct!"

“I saw him once when I was in school at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. He came to visit us, and the principal and others were there at the time.”

Speaking of which, for Dilraba, her debut was in television dramas.

So when it comes to Ren Zhonglun, we're not very familiar with him yet.

"Want to get to know him?"

"Actually, it's not that," Leng Ba said. "It's just that it feels a bit strange that someone as capable as me talks to Director Guan like that on the phone, and even mentions owing favors. It just feels a bit unreal."

"What's unrealistic about it?"

"It's as if the space I live in isn't real, and the people sleeping next to me aren't real."

"Whether it's real or not, can't we just try again?"

Guan Ling smiled.

He continued to hold Lengba in his arms.

Before long, she regained her initiative.

Lengba soon realized that she was indeed in the real world.

Because her emotions were becoming increasingly intense.

"It's my fault, to be honest!" Guan Ling replied softly, basking in the afterglow of the other party's words. "I need to speed up the process of making you an overnight sensation."

How to speed it up?

"The faster the better."

Leng Ba began to cooperate with Guan Ling's words.

A young body possesses boundless vitality.

Guan Ling's light weight won't add too much difficulty to the task.

Soon, the two snuggled together again.

"Is there going to be a preview screening for 'My Love from the Star' soon?"

Guan Ling asked Leng Ba.

"Yes, there's a screening tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, and I'm also hoping to celebrate with Director Kwan if it goes well, so I came to visit the set."

"You are honest."

"Yes, I'm a geography teacher."

Dilireba smiled and said, "Come on, listen carefully to the lesson!"

She lifted Guan Ling's chin and said, "Director Guan, I just experienced the reality."

Guan Ling smiled.

He naturally understood that.

Because it's not just about the fusion of content, but also about a genuine resonance of souls.

That night, she slept soundly, having her second time.

The next morning, filming of "The Martian" continued, while Leng Ba waited for Guan Ling at the hotel.

3pm.

Lengba appeared on the filming set, completely overwhelmed with excitement.

"Director Guan, 'My Love from the Star' has broken the record for the highest-selling first-run rights for a single episode of a domestic drama!"

The entire crew was shaken!
Zhang Junning looked Leng Ba up and down, his expression hardening.

Wu Jing and Huang Bo looked at Guan Ling with their eyes downcast, as if they couldn't talk to her too much since she was their sister-in-law.

Guan Ling, on the other hand, remained completely calm.

"how much is it?"

"After a bidding war between iQiyi and Hunan TV, the price per episode reached more than 3.6 million yuan. For a 21-episode drama, the first broadcast buyout price alone was 100 million yuan! And that doesn't even include online streaming."

In an instant, Huang Bo and the others were stunned!
A 21-episode TV series.

Asking for 100 million?!
Crazy? !

And how much does Dilraba Dilmurat even get paid?!

This guy's a newbie!
In an instant, the entire film crew fell silent!

Director Guan is indeed Director Guan; he can turn stones into gold, and accumulating sand into a tower, transforming new actresses into entertainment industry giants!
Unrivaled!

I was reminded of those comments about Director Guan's private life that circulated online a couple of days ago!
I wish I had Director Guan's skills!
I'm even more skilled at it than him!
(End of this chapter)