During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 406: The Cheongsam Killer Blocks Yang Mi
Perhaps it was because the previous "Stabbing Knife" incident was reversed too quickly, or perhaps it was because the Wei and Jin Dynasty's saying of "Let the Bullets Fly" was deeply rooted in people's minds.

Most of the celebrities did not take sides immediately, and netizens were more inclined to watch and make jokes.

Some netizens even suggested that Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo should fight, and whoever wins would be the one to listen.

It's no wonder that this statement aroused the agreement of many netizens. After all, both of them are kung fu actors, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with using fists to speak.

Until Shuqi appeared.

She wrote a short essay, unreservedly supporting and assisting Zhen Zidan.

"Zi Dan is a very dedicated and happy person. He takes everything seriously and only wants to present every scene perfectly to the audience, play his role well and make a good movie. He is a good brother, a good actor and a good man who has no complaints. I believe this is definitely not his problem!"

Subsequently, a large number of Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrities began to come out to support Zhen Zidan, including Wang Jing, Huang Baiming, Chen Kexin and his wife, Ren Dahua
In comparison, mainland celebrities reacted a little slower, but they also caught up immediately.

Although Yang Mi was filming in Seattle, she also directly supported Zhao Wenzhuo on Weibo.

"I have worked with Brother Zhuo on "Da Wu Dang" and I believe in his character!"

As a senior actor in Hong Kong, Hong Jinbao also accepted an interview with reporters.

"You can do it, keep going, some people are just so red that their brains go blank."

Although it was not stated explicitly, everyone knew that Hong Jinbao was supporting Zhao Wenzhuo.

Many mainland and Hong Kong artists followed suit, including Qin Lan, Zuo Xiaoqing, Xu Jiao, and Chen Yixun.
The entire entertainment industry is in a state of uproar.

In mid-March, the Film Bureau announced a new batch of scripts that had passed review, including "Left Ear", "Hidden in the Dust" and "Big Shot".

There are three scripts in total, which means that Shanhe Media is about to start a new project shortly after the New Year. Naturally, the media are rushing to report on it, and the circle has become lively.

The situation of "Left Ear" did not attract much attention from the industry. After all, it was a transitional work for a TV drama director. Although it was adapted from a best-selling novel, the investment was not large and the prospects were not clear.

But "Hidden in the Dust" and "Big Shot" are different.

The former is based on a script by Wei Jin and directed by Zhang Yimou himself, an award-winning film that many award-winning actors are eagerly awaiting.

The latter is the new film by Wei Jin, the first person in domestic films and the box office record holder. It can be said that there is no one in the circle who doesn't want to act in it.

What’s rare is that, judging by the script, the female lead doesn’t have many parts, and most of those Jin girls will not be acting in it, which means that the possibility of an audition is very high.

Without making everyone wait too long, Shanhe Media announced the project information of "Hidden in the Dust" as soon as possible.

When people saw that the leading male and female actors of the movie had already been decided, they sighed with regret.

"Lao Mouzi has just joined Shanhe Media, how come he has already learned this trick of internal appointment?"

"I admit that Zeng Li and He Bing are both good actors, but isn't it too hasty to just decide on them?"

“Now we can only wait and see if Wei Jin’s film will be open for casting, but it feels difficult.”

Unlike the actors, companies in the industry prefer to participate in Wei Jin's projects. After all, in terms of earning ability, no one in the circle can match him.

Wei Jin became busy instantly. Several companies he frequently cooperated with called him one after another.

China Film Group, Wanda, Fiber Optic, Bona, Huayi, Yinghuang, Shanghai Film Group, Xi'an Film Group.
Even LeTV, Xiaoma, and Star Media want to get a piece of the pie.

But Wei Jin's project did not require so many people, so in the end only China Film and Wanda were chosen, and the rest were all declined.

After ending the phone bombardment, Wei Jin called Chen Zhiming.

"Old Chen, please prepare a detailed budget as soon as possible. In addition, the preliminary preparations can begin now."

"Okay, Mr. Wei."

Chen Zhiming nodded, and then asked again.

"By the way, Mr. Wei, should your director's salary be included in this?"

"Take that into account, and try to make the cost over 100 million."

Wei Jin said this not to harm other investors, but just to reach the investment cost agreed with the theater chain and get a higher share of the box office.

"Okay, I'll do it right away."

After seeing Chen Zhiming off, Wei Jin looked at the news online and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

Just yesterday, mainland director Tan Bing held a press conference. He was the original screenwriter and director of "The Ultimate Decode".

The content of the press conference was to denounce the crew of "Special Identity", or in other words, the spearhead was directly directed at Zhen Zidan and Lei Yaoliang.

Tan Bing introduced in detail the relationship between "Ultimate Decoding" and "Special Identity", claiming:
"Hong Kong production teams bully mainland filmmakers, snatch script ideas, and monopolize film projects"

At this moment, not only is the public on the Internet excited, but the entire circle is in chaos.

If the previous "Zhen Zhao dispute" was just a clash of the two action actors' circles and connections, it has now risen to a head-on confrontation between the mainland film and television circles and the Hong Kong and Taiwan film and television circles.

This is no longer a simple question of "standing on Zhen" or "standing on Zhao", but a question of stance!

Things are really getting serious!
In the evening, Wei Jin returned to his villa in Yanjiao.

As expected, the beautiful lady who was a good wife and mother had prepared dinner early and was waiting for Wei Jin to return.

After dinner, Wei Jin played with Dudu for a while, then gave the little girl a bath and told her a bedtime story.

When it was almost 9 o'clock, seeing that Dudu had finally fallen asleep, Wei Jin tiptoed to turn off the lights and leave the room.

When he returned to the living room, he saw Zeng Li watching TV. He took a quick glance and had no idea what drama it was.

"Sister Li, what are you looking at?"

As he spoke, Wei Jin sat down next to the beauty and put his arms around her slightly fleshy but still slender waist.

“Under the Hawthorn Tree.”

Zeng Li leaned into Wei Jin's arms and found a comfortable position.

"Huh? It's been made into a TV series? Why did you think of watching this?"

Sniffing the beauty's hair, Wei Jin asked a question.

"Oh, I met a student from the Central Academy of Drama at the People's Art Theatre today. We chatted for a while and she recommended it to me."

Zeng Li paused for a moment, then pointed at the TV screen and added, "Nono, this girl is from the 06 class of the Central Academy of Drama, and she's from my hometown."

Wei Jin looked up and saw that this was Song Tiezi, the man known as the "Cheongsam Killer" in the martial arts world. Then he began to wonder again.

"Sister Li, what are you doing at the People's Art Theatre?"

"Oh, haven't I been thinking about the script recently? I wanted to discuss it with He Bing, so I went to find him. It happened that they had a performance, so I watched it. This girl's performance was quite spiritual, and we chatted for a while after that."

Wei Jin nodded. Zeng Li was very responsible for the film. She had already discussed roles with her co-stars while the crew was still preparing. In addition, Song Tiezi's acting skills were really good among those born after 85. Yu Manli in The Pretender left a deep impression on him, but doubts came again.

"Sister Li, are you saying this girl is participating in the People's Art Theatre's performance? Is she from the People's Art Theatre? I remember she has already performed in "New Red Mansions". Why, hasn't she signed with the company?"

Zeng Li smiled when she heard this, "This girl's family is well-off. They don't want her to be in the entertainment industry, so they only agreed to stay in the People's Art Theater. According to her, they have been urging her to go home and get married and have children."

“These parents are sensible people.”

"Yes, but this way, she has also missed a lot of opportunities. It will be difficult for her to become famous."

Zeng Li is now a parent, so how could she not know the filthiness of the entertainment industry? But she couldn't bear to see such a good seedling being buried, so she stood up from Wei Jin's shoulder and said, "Xiao Jin, if there is a chance, you can consider her."

"Yeah, no problem."

Wei Jin nodded. He quite admired this girl.

But unexpectedly, this straightforward answer made Sister Li suspicious. Her big eyes rolled around and she asked, "Xiao Jin, are you attracted to that little girl?"

Wei Jin cried out in injustice, "Sister Li, I just watched her through the TV for a while, I haven't even seen her in person, what can you think? How come you are the same as Sister Yuanyuan?"

Zeng Li seemed to feel that she had gone too far, and her pretty face turned red.

“I’m just saying it.”

The shyness of a mature woman made Wei Jin's index finger move. He unconsciously stretched out his devilish hand and grasped Daju through the silk pajamas.

"Sister Li, your suspicion just now has caused great trauma to my young heart. Now, how are you going to compensate me, huh?"

Zeng Li understood what the handsome young man in front of her was thinking. She bit her red lips and threw him a coquettish look.

"What do you want to do? Can a weak woman like me resist?"

Wow, my sister is getting better and better at playing. Seeing this, Wei Jin kissed her without hesitation, without letting go of her hands.

In a short while, Zeng Li was like a peeled egg, smooth, white, and exposed to the air without reservation.

That night, the sofa in the Yanjiao villa suffered a lot.
The next day, Wei Jin came to the company refreshed.

As soon as I arrived at the front desk, I heard Zhang Wen and another girl chattering about gossip.

"What are you talking about? Make me happy too?"

The sudden voice startled the two of them, but seeing Wei Jin smiling and seeming to be in a good mood, Zhang Wen couldn't help but let go of her worries.

"Boss Wei, if you knew this gossip, I'm afraid you would be unhappy."

Wei Jin became interested when he heard this, "Oh? What do you mean?"

"Last night, someone in Hong Kong called for a ban on those mainland artists who spoke up for Zhao Wenzhuo, including Yang Mi."

Zhang Wen's words immediately caused Wei Jin's brain to crash.

Ban Yang Mi? Is the Hong Kong circle crazy? Yang Mi has never been in the Hong Kong circle, why ban her?

Or do they think their arms are long enough to reach into the mainland to ban artists from Star Culture?
Are you bullying me because I'm not good at swords? Do you really think this was ten years ago?
“What about the Hong Kong actors who speak up?”

"Uh, I didn't mention it."

"Tsk tsk, this is really double standards!"

Shaking his head, Wei Jin said no more and walked straight to the office.

Looking at Wei Jin's receding back, Zhang Wen felt a little regretful, as she thought she was going to see her boss show off his power again.

Does the Hong Kong circle have the ability to ban Yang Mi? The answer is of course no.

So why do they shout such slogans? In fact, it is not difficult to understand, it is nothing more than still immersed in the glory of the past.

This is just like a kid fighting. When he sees he is about to lose, he starts yelling, “I know so-and-so,” or “I want to call so-and-so to teach you a lesson.”

Strictly speaking, it's just talk. People in the circle, even Yang Mi himself, probably won't take it seriously.

But Wei Jin was a stingy person.

He had not originally intended to participate in this "Zhen Zhao dispute" because it was completely unclear in terms of right and wrong, but since the Hong Kong circle wanted to nag about it, he might as well teach them a lesson.

After entering the office, Wei Jin called Lu Yang, but he didn't expect that this guy was still sleeping in.

After a round of criticism over the phone, Lu Yang came to Wei Jin's office around ten o'clock.

"Brother, what's the matter? It's so early."

Seeing this guy in a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, Wei Jin said unhappily, "I asked you to come here to tell you that I plan to invite Zhao Wenzhuo to play the upright role in One Man's Martial Arts. What do you think?"

Honestly speaking, Wei Jin could have made the final decision on casting, but since it was Lu Yang's project, basic respect was still required.

"Based on appearance and skills alone, there is definitely no problem."

Lu Yang had previously served as the executive director of "The Blade of the Assassin" and had witnessed Zhao Wenzhuo's skills. Upon hearing this, he compared the image of Xiahou Wu in his mind and did not raise any objections, but then he became a little confused.

"But Brother, didn't you say to let the bullets fly for a while? What if..."

"What the hell, Yang Mi just posted a microblog, but the Hong Kong media is clamoring to ban him. If we don't teach them a lesson, I'm afraid these people can't see the situation clearly.

Moreover, compared to Zhen Zidan, I am more willing to trust Zhao Wenzhuo's character. Besides, do I need to ask for their opinions on which actors to use?"

Seeing Wei Jin's firm attitude, Lu Yang had no objection. In fact, he also quite liked Zhao Wenzhuo to play this role, so he nodded immediately.

"Okay, brother, I'll listen to you."

"Okay, hurry up and finish the storyboard. Stop sleeping in and get out of here."

After sending Lu Yang away, Wei Jin fell into deep thought. This decision was not made on impulse.

The "Zhen Zhao dispute" is different from the "Stabbing Cult" incident. The latter is about right and wrong, while the former is about stance.

So far, no mainland film and television company has spoken out, because everyone is afraid of escalating the incident, which would then lead to action from higher-ups, and they would be accused of "affecting unity."

But Wei Jin merely invited Zhao Wenzhuo to star in the movie. It neither targeted the Hong Kong circle nor banned anyone. In addition, it was a Golden Harvest project, so no one could find fault with it.

Wei Jin collected his thoughts and was about to draw the storyboard script for "Big Shot" when the phone suddenly rang.

Looking at the caller ID, Wei Jin was a little confused. Didn’t they just talk on the phone a few days ago?

"Hello, Mr. Shi?"

"Boss Wei, something happened."

(End of this chapter)