China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

……

an hour ago.

Lingyun Media, top floor of the building.

All the actors under Lingyun Media were in a huge, open-plan conference hall here, constantly watching the fluctuating numbers.

There were many people, so the constant temperature air conditioner precisely controlled the temperature at 22 degrees Celsius, which is the most comfortable temperature for the human body, so that people felt relatively comfortable.

The air was filled with the scents of expensive perfumes and top-quality champagne.

This is the newly purchased top floor of Lingyun Media Building, which was specifically prepared for its listing.

All the staff and actors will be here to enjoy this moment together.

Although Director Guan is currently out of town, and many people here are unable to go to witness the event in person, it is still an honor to gather here and witness it on television.

The huge circular floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of the bustling capital city, with traffic flowing like golden veins below.

However, at this moment, almost no one in the hall was in the mood to appreciate this magnificent scene.

If you look closely, almost all of the top male and female celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry who have truly achieved national fame are gathered here at this moment.

Huang Xiaoming, Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang, Deng Chao, Zhang Shi, Brother Hu, Zhang Hanyu, Chen Kun, Liu Dehua, Gu Tianle, Sun Honglei...

Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, Zhou Xun, Liu Sisi, Mu Tingting, Jing Tian, ​​Zhao Xiaodao, Chen Qiaoen, Yin Tao, Dilireba, Gulnazar...

That's not entirely true.

However, they definitely make up the vast majority; many of them are from Lingyun Media, but some are not.

They are a group of people who have a deep partnership with Lingyun Media.

But at this moment, they were equally excited...

A tacit, heavy atmosphere and undercurrent permeated the air.

The clamor of voices, the clinking of glasses, and the rustling of fabrics could not mask the collective breathlessness brought about by the impending announcement of a number.

Today's protagonist is only one person—Guan Ling, the young director who has already stirred up a storm and is now pushing his empire to the pinnacle of capital.

His Lingyun Media is about to make a thrilling debut on the stock market.

Everyone is waiting, waiting for the final number to be determined, waiting to see how this young man will descend upon the power arena he himself has built.

Time flowed by in silent anxiety.

The heavy oak door was pushed open silently.

All the noise seemed to be suddenly gripped by an invisible hand, freezing in an instant.

Guan Ling walked in.

He didn't deliberately stride forward; he simply walked with a calm and unhurried pace, carrying an almost natural serenity.

His tailored black suit accentuated his tall and powerful physique, showcasing his acting background and physique.

There were no elaborate tie clips or cufflinks, only a corner of a fine dark gray silk handkerchief peeking out from the edge of the left breast pocket—simple to the extreme, and arrogant to the extreme.

There was no smug or arrogant smile on his face; the corners of his mouth simply turned up slightly in an elusive arc.

His gaze calmly swept across the entire room, lingering briefly on the faces of industry giants like Han Sanpin, Wang Changtian, and Cai Yinong.

Without any deliberate provocation, it was like an invisible searchlight, making everyone who was swept over feel a slight tightening of their skin.

On the huge screen,
He did not immediately walk up to the podium, but went straight to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

The bell-ringing ceremony took place in Shanghai.
Outside the glass curtain wall, the sweltering city of Shanghai shimmers under the blazing sun. Looking out, the traffic weaves a flowing net across the elevated highways.

He stood there with his back to the guests, his back as straight as a pine tree, as if he were surveying the bustling world beneath his feet.

Silence spread and fermented in the vast space.

Guan Ling seemed to hear only his own steady breathing, and the suppressed, soft breathing of the giants behind him.

A full ten seconds passed, those suffocating ten seconds.

He then slowly turned around to face the entire audience.

"Thank you to all my seniors and colleagues," his voice rang out, not loud, but exceptionally clear, even penetrating every corner.
"Despite your busy schedule, you have taken time to come and witness Lingyun Media's...new beginning."

The moment he finished speaking, the huge area behind him, which had been a view through floor-to-ceiling windows, suddenly went dark!
Immediately afterwards, a deep, sharp blue light appeared in the darkness, as if at the dawn of the universe.
It spread rapidly, converged, and finally coalesced into a cold and authoritative symbolic logo.

The next second, a line of numbers below the logo, like a red-hot branding iron, suddenly struck everyone's retinas!

Market capitalization: 245...

That string of zeros was dizzyingly long, like a cold and heavy chain, wrapped around everyone's heart.

2450 billion!
Dead silence.

Absolute silence.

It was as if even the air itself had stopped moving, completely frozen by this astronomical number.

"Om-"

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In July, the sun in Beijing is so intense that it can bake oil out of the asphalt pavement.

The heatwave, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, pounded against the towering Lingyun Media Group headquarters, a building entirely covered in dark gray glass curtain walls.

The air was so thick it was suffocating; it felt as if even the wind had stopped moving.

Only this cold, sharp building silently cuts through the skyline, casting a huge and arrogant shadow.

Lingyun Media is cold and sharp, but for the entire entertainment industry, everyone's heart is also cold.

Blasted!

There's nothing more to say, it's completely blown up!

It caused a sensation throughout the entertainment industry!

The market value of 2450 billion RMB shocked the entire entertainment industry into silence.

In fact, many people were looking forward to this listing.

But when it really came down to the moment of listing...
When this number was actually presented to everyone, everyone was shocked.

Only those working in the industry can truly grasp the terrifying nature of this achievement.

In its previous life, in 2015, Huayi's market value reached a peak of around 1000 billion yuan, at which time it firmly held the position of the number one entertainment stock in mainland China.

Although it was later concentrated five times, it was still a huge behemoth.

It's worth noting that Huayi Brothers' profits back then were barely less than one billion!

China Film Group's highest market capitalization in its previous history was only over 20 billion.

The same applies to Guangxian Media; its market value only barely exceeded 100 billion yuan when the box office of "Ne Zha 2" reached more than 15 billion yuan.

Now, Guan Ling's current wave has not only reached the peak of these two people in their previous lives, but has also reached the sum of the peak of these two people in their previous lives!

This kind of scene is something people have only seen at Disney in Hollywood.

In North America, Disney's market capitalization fluctuates around $2000-3000 billion.

Considering exchange rates, Lingyun Media may not be considered a behemoth in Hollywood today.

However, there is absolutely no problem with the fact that it is called the dominant power in China!
In fact, many stock investors know that this data is inflated, with a valuation of about fifty or sixty times, and it may be a one-off deal.

However, many people believe that this shows a narrow-minded perspective.

Guan Ling's company produces nearly ten films, television series, variety shows, and various cultural products a year, as well as awards. Each film earns hundreds of millions of yuan, which adds up to billions.

Moreover, there are blockbuster hits, such as "Lost in Thailand," which earned 560 million yuan.

One movie can make you wait for two.

Movies like "San Andreas" are a global phenomenon!

It's clear that opening up the domestic market and expanding cultural reach overseas offers enormous potential!

So everyone is willing to accept this valuation! And they're willing to pay for it!

This is the courage that Guan Ling gave to these people!
……

"This is fucking infuriating, there's nowhere to complain..."

At this moment, in Shanghai.

At the guest seats,

Almost all the real power players in the Chinese entertainment industry have gathered here.

Han Sanpin of China Film Group, an industry godfather-like figure nicknamed "Zuo Shan Diao" (meaning "Mountain Eagle").
He sat upright in the single sofa closest to the head of the table, wearing a well-fitting Zhongshan suit, the wrinkles on his face appearing even deeper under the overhead light.

He held a blue-and-white porcelain teacup, the lid gently scraping against the rim, producing a rhythmic and monotonous soft sound.

His gaze, however, remained fixed on the empty stage ahead, its depths unfathomable. Mr. Lai, the general manager of China Film Group, wasn't there. Instead, a retired old man had arrived, making it quite a spectacle indeed.

Beside him sat Lü Peng and Jin Liang, the two leaders of Shandong Film Group.

Lu Peng's posture was slightly tense, and his fingers unconsciously twisted the creases of his trousers;
Jin Liang crossed his arms, chin slightly tucked in, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, scrutinizing everything around him.

Ren Zhonglun of Shanghai Film Group maintained his usual gentle smile, but his eyes behind his glasses flickered and he kept glancing towards the entrance.

Wang Changtian, the shrewd and capable private tycoon of Guangxian Media, was now as apprehensive as a schoolchild.

He sat a little further away, an unlit cigarette between his fingers, nervously twisting the cigarette holder. His gaze swept over the valuable artworks, but he couldn't hide the hint of joy deep in his eyes.

His collaboration with Guan Ling is the deepest among this group.

Although outsiders say he's stingy, once he finds the right big brother, he's truly devoted!
In this respect, others are clearly inferior to him.

Among this group of people, Cai Yinong is like a little karaomi. She is a boss who has long been a big shot in the TV industry, but at this moment she is undoubtedly the one with the lowest status at the table.

Although the person was dressed well, and even quite eye-catching,
A royal blue cheongsam accentuated her well-maintained figure; her makeup was flawless, and an elegant smile played on her lips.
But no one glanced at her; only occasionally, when they looked in Guan Ling's direction, did her eyes reveal a deep...

Yet it conceals a lingering shadow and a desperately concealed investigation.

Cai Yinong truly doesn't understand. When they first met, he was the one in a superior position.

Now, even if he were to serve as a subordinate to Director Guan, he probably wouldn't be qualified.

She already knew there was an insurmountable gap between the two, but she never expected the difference to be so great.

Let alone the initial 2400, even the last fraction—if Tangren could go public, that would probably be about the same figure…

Then consider that Liu Sisi received an injection from Director Guan.
Cai Yinong couldn't help but glance at Guan Ling, "Sisi is so lucky... It's such a pity, it's a pity I'm too old, otherwise..."

Cai Yinong sighed.
……

Han Sanpin's mentality also collapsed.

The silence was broken by an extremely faint yet unusually jarring sound of porcelain vibrating.

Old Han almost smashed that blue and white porcelain teacup!
This industry giant, who had seen it all before, clearly broke down at this moment.

The veins on the back of his hand bulged slightly, his knuckles turned white from the force he exerted, and the cup lid rubbed against the rim of the cup, producing an uncontrollable, subtle buzzing sound.

His face, usually as calm as still water, twitched very slightly.
His pupils suddenly contracted in his deep-set eyes as he stared intently at the string of cold numbers.

China Film Group, a state-owned enterprise with impeccable credentials, has been a leader in the industry for many years. Although it wasn't listed yet at this time, even if it had, its market capitalization…

They will definitely be left far behind by the company founded by this young man!
This is fucking inevitable!
An unprecedentedly complex emotion, a mixture of shock and disbelief.
And a stinging sensation, like being slammed hard onto the beach by the next wave, instantly pulled him back.

Han Sanpin had a somewhat bleak smile on his face.

"Working at Peikang is tough!"

Han Sanpin chuckled, feeling somewhat helpless about himself.

"I've been in charge of China Film Group for so many years, have I really ended up in the belly of a dog?"

He is very suspicious!
He abruptly picked up the teacup, brought it to his lips, and tried to use the act of drinking tea to mask the turmoil within him.
But the slightly trembling rim of the cup betrayed his unease.

broken.

Take good care of Lao Han.

I haven't had a chance to enjoy my retirement yet.

I had only been retired for two months when my mindset completely collapsed.

"Was Guanling not listed on the stock market before to take my feelings into consideration?" Han Sanpin was already thinking about this.

He was feeling a bit unwell.

What was Lai Peikang feeling at this moment? He truly couldn't believe it. Wasn't the other party completely devastated?!

……

"Click!"

On the other side, the lighter in Lü Peng's hand made a crisp sound.

He lit the cigarette he had been holding for a long time, his movements somewhat rough.

He took a deep drag, and through the swirling smoke, a look of immense joy appeared on his face.
Lü Peng and Jin Liang exchanged an extremely complicated look.

They both saw the same excitement in each other's eyes.

The profound heritage of Shanying seems to become insignificant in the face of this number.

But it doesn't matter,
Guan Ling, this is my own child.

He not only gave us a share of filming opportunities, but also wants to establish an international film festival in Qingdao.

Shanying was so embarrassed by the fact that she ate and took things with her.

No matter how successful one's own company becomes, the ones that will be impacted are other private enterprises, as well as competitive companies like China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group.

Shandong Film & Television, apart from its TV dramas, has absolutely no competitive advantage!
I was invited here purely to show off to the folks in the village...

For them, even a tiny bit of food peeking out from between Guan Ling's fingers would be enough to feed them.

Thinking of this, the two of them couldn't stop smiling!

……

The smile on Ren Zhonglun's face also completely disappeared.
He subconsciously pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his gaze behind the lenses flickering uncertainly.
It was as if it was calculating something rapidly, or as if it was trying its best to digest this huge impact.

Guangxian Media, once a benchmark among private film and television companies,

The glory of its IPO is still fresh in our minds, but now, in front of that behemoth worth 2450 billion, it seems as insignificant as dust.

Wang Changtian stubbed out his cigarette abruptly after taking a drag.
I recalled the scene of him and Guan Ling discussing their future.

As he was thinking, his mind drifted off to somewhere else, eventually landing on the image of Lü Bu kneeling before Dong Zhuo.

"If you do not reject me, I am willing to become your godfather..."

"What's this mess?"

Wang Changtian shook his head.
He stubbed out the cigarette completely in the expensive ashtray.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly, wondering why he had dreamed about something like being adopted by a godfather.
Director Guan is not my godfather!
Looking at that number over there, my thought instantly changed.
Wang Changtian was unwilling to accept this feeling, but he was indeed filled with an indescribable sense of irritability and resentment.

It felt like two little voices were fighting inside me. One was saying, "Who is the godfather? That's a malicious question devoid of any dignity!"
The other, more pragmatic person, thinks it's great to have a godfather, as it ensures that Guangming Media won't run into problems.
And it can guarantee my happiness and peace of mind...

Having a father figure is so appealing!

Cai Yinong's flawless smile seemed to be frozen by invisible frost.

The knuckles of the fingers gripping the champagne glass were slightly white from the force.

Tangren Media, once a leader in the television drama industry with its "Chinese Paladin" series, enjoyed immense popularity.
Her current status is worlds apart from Guan Ling's.

What made her feel even more like she was being bitten by a venomous snake was that the other party could also create a huge wave in the field of television dramas.

"My Love from the Star" has already begun its counterattack, heading straight for Japan and South Korea!

Recently, the entire television industry has been frantically studying Guan Ling's TV series!

Let's investigate the reasons for this show's explosive popularity!

This also includes the Tang people.

The market capitalization is amazing, the movies are amazing, and the TV shows are amazing too.

A man with no weaknesses!

She forced herself to maintain an elegant posture, and raised her wine glass.

The golden liquid in the glass clearly reflected the sharp, cold glint in the depths of her eyes and the undisguised disappointment.

"I envy Sisi, being able to share a bed with a man like that..."

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. If she could exchange Tangren with Liu Sisi right now, she would...

"Forget it, I acted impulsively. Unless Director Guan is willing to pay me."

She would definitely be willing to switch with Liu Sisi.

……

But it must be said that everyone present, and everyone who could see it on the big video, was completely overwhelmed at that moment!

China Film Group.

Lai Peikang's fingers almost poked the TV screen to pieces.

He pointed angrily at the group of Han Sanpin's henchmen from the Central Film Studio in front of him, gesturing wildly!

"You lot, what good are you anyway!"

"Let a mere brat like him stand on our heads!"

"You are all trash! Every single one of you!" (End of Chapter)