During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 838 A Disregard for Martial Morality Leads to Another Rebellion: The Red Rose of the Western Regions

There's a saying that goes, "To return home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night."

Therefore, a common phenomenon exists both domestically and internationally: wealthy people give back to their hometowns, society, and alma maters after making money.

For example, in April of this year, Jack Ma donated 100 million yuan to his alma mater, Hangzhou Normal University, which was hailed as a great story and a beautiful tale by the media.

Including later generations, people like Pony Ma, Da Dongzi, Li from Baidu, and Zhang from ByteDance have all donated to their alma mater.

The amounts vary, but they all start at hundreds of millions of yuan, because anything less would be embarrassing.

Of course, the most generous donor was Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, who donated 13 billion yuan to the school on its 130th anniversary.

Although Mr. Wei was not as generous as Lei Jun, he only donated 110 million yuan, which was also meant to celebrate the 1.1th anniversary of the development of the film industry.

But Beijing Film Academy and Wuhan University are not comparable.

Putting aside the bizarre news stories that followed, Wuhan University is among the top universities in China.

The school has a vast area and many scientific research projects, with annual government funding exceeding 10 billion yuan!

But the Beijing Film Academy is different. Art schools are small and have few students, and there aren't many places to spend money.

According to Wei Jin's understanding, the Beijing Film Academy's budget for the entire year was only slightly over 300 million, so his sum is truly no small amount.

Anyway, when he told the principal that he wanted to donate 1.1 million yuan to the school, the old man was stunned for a full half minute on the phone, and his speech was a little stammering after that.

Honestly, the Beijing Film Academy is an arts school; its graduates are either directors, celebrities, or behind-the-scenes workers in the film and television industry.

While some have indeed made it big, with many earning over 100 million yuan a year, including many regulars on the Forbes Celebrity List.

But these alumni only have a little money, and at most they do some charity work. They donate very little to the school, and the amount is only three to five hundred thousand yuan.

Who would have thought that a prestigious art school like the Beijing Film Academy could produce a business tycoon and Asia's richest man, with assets worth over 300 billion!

Even so, the school never imagined that one day Wei Jin would donate such a large sum of money.

It should be noted that the support fund initiated by Wei and Jin, with an annual amount of five million in cash, would have been enough to make the school grateful.

Moreover, it's not just a matter of money; it also involves the school's reputation.

Putting aside other schools, just considering art schools, who else has such an outstanding student?!
The principal standing on the stage at this moment couldn't wait to go to the guest area and see what expressions the representatives from the Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and other sister schools had on their faces.

What kind of expression was it? Of course, it was an expression of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

If it weren't for the upcoming speech from an education leader and the large number of guests in the spectator area, these representatives from other organizations would have simply walked away.

Those old bastards from the Beijing Film Academy have no sportsmanship and always resort to sneak attacks!
The principal of the Shanghai Theatre Academy, in particular, had his facial muscles twitching.

The Shanghai Theatre Academy's 70th anniversary is just two months away, and the invitations have already been sent out. What are we going to do then?!

Or, could we reach out to alumni like Li Bingbing and Xu Zheng, who have also entered the capital market, to discuss potential connections?
Compared to the mixed feelings of neighboring institutions, the students and alumni of Beijing Film Academy were mostly shocked.

Because the school did not disclose the donation beforehand, only a few decision-makers, such as the Party Secretary, the Principal, and the Vice Principals, as well as the person in charge of the school office, knew about it.

Even Jing Tian and Liu Yifei, who shared a bed, were completely bewildered. They exchanged a glance, and only after seeing the confusion in each other's eyes did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Hmm, so she didn't know either.

Mr. Wei's move truly stunned everyone.

However, the alumni's feelings soon became complicated.

Some were happy for their alma mater, some were envious and jealous, and some were extremely worried.

Because of what Boss Wei did, it would be unreasonable for many people not to donate something afterward.

Of course, more than anything, I felt a sense of pride.

After all, his alma mater produced a super-rich person who also gave back to the school in large sums. It will be something to talk about when he goes out into the future, won't it?

—Does Asia's richest man, Wei Jin, know this? He's my junior from university. We even ate together when we were in school. How can eating in the cafeteria not be considered eating together?
—That year, during our school's 65th anniversary celebration, he donated over 100 million yuan to our school. I was there at the time, it was so awesome!

— Xiao Wei, he used to take my classes. He's a polite and studious kid with a sweet tongue. We haven't been in touch for a few years since I left the company.

Even as the anniversary celebration drew to a close, the atmosphere became increasingly lively due to the donation of over 100 million yuan.

The atmosphere online is equally intense, because in the mobile internet era, information is transmitted extremely quickly!

Today's school anniversary celebration was already quite a grand affair, with a star-studded lineup, a large media presence, and plenty of fans and casual observers paying attention.

Mr. Wei made a donation on the spot, and many alumni and students present took photos and videos and posted them online, which instantly sparked heated discussions and became a trending topic on Weibo.

"Wow, over a hundred million in one go, no wonder he's the richest man. But could this 'Special Contribution Award' have been bought?"

"What are you thinking upstairs? Why are you always spouting conspiracy theories? Does Boss Wei even need this? Besides, can you buy something that's jointly awarded by multiple departments? He's the number one young director, who else should he give it to? Who deserves it?"

"that is!"

"For fans' information, when Mr. Wei was filming 'Buried Alive,' he was a newcomer and had no resources. The Beijing Film Academy provided him with a lot of help."

Even after the falling out with the review committee, the school still provided support despite the pressure, and Wei Jin has repeatedly expressed his gratitude to his alma mater for its support.

Whether it's signing actors with Beijing Film Academy or returning to teach, it's all about giving back to one's alma mater, and this donation is no exception!

"The Beijing Film Academy's anniversary celebration turned into a massive show-off event for Boss Wei, tsk tsk tsk."

"It's just a small goal, nothing to Mr. Wei, why are you all so excited?"

"My goodness, just look at all the titles Boss Wei has. He's a true winner in life. Even domineering CEO novels wouldn't dare to write something like this, would they?"

"That's right. CEO novels usually only feature one girl. Can they compare to Boss Wei's harem of three thousand beauties?"

"In harem-themed CEO novels, the only one who can rival the emperor who transmigrates to ancient times, wielding absolute power and deciding life and death, is Boss Wei."

"That's hard to compare, but I suggest that screenwriters don't bother with brains when writing domineering CEO novels, they can just copy Boss Wei's daily life directly."

"Actually, Mr. Wei started out writing novels. Why not go back to his old ways and write about his affairs with female celebrities? I guarantee his subscriptions will explode."

"Great idea! Ten thousand people are begging for subscriptions!"

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There are so many people having fun online; the thread just keeps going off-topic.

However, it must be acknowledged that for someone like Mr. Wei, who rose from humble beginnings and achieved success, giving back to his alma mater is a significant plus in the public eye. Similarly, Da Dongzi, despite his setbacks in North America, has maintained a relatively good reputation, primarily due to two reasons.

One is that they come from humble backgrounds, which is very important because most people come from ordinary families, and successful people from grassroots backgrounds are more relatable.

Even with the later decline in the aesthetic standards of TV dramas and the rise of ordinary female characters, wasn't it precisely because the audience could better empathize with and resonate with the characters?

Another reason is to give back to one's hometown, which shows that the person is loyal and devoted, and never forgets their original aspirations, making it easier to gain the favor of others.

Similarly, giving back to one's alma mater is not much different. If the alma mater can provide even a little help, then it would be an even more heartwarming story of "repaying a drop of kindness with a spring of gratitude".

Throughout history, the Wei and Jin dynasties have done a good job in giving back to society, their hometown, and even in public welfare, and have a very good reputation.

This act of donating to his alma mater has once again earned him a lot of goodwill and a boost.

If Mr. Wei were to release any negative news in the future, I imagine people would be less critical of him.
The online buzz didn't really register with those actually at the Beijing Film Academy, because while the school's activities were over, the industry's activities were just beginning.

Large-scale school anniversary events like this are definitely the best opportunity to connect with others and expand one's network, and they are also a grand celebration for the entertainment industry.

Those who weren't doing so well, in particular, had been eyeing their classmates who were taking off for a while, inviting them to get together.

In such situations, most people would not refuse, nor would they want to refuse, and might even be looking forward to it.

This is just like a class reunion for ordinary people; there's always a bit of showing off involved. After all, celebrities are people too, and who doesn't like to hear compliments?
Of course, it's also possible that some classmates have very strong friendships and simply want to catch up and chat.

For example, Liu Yifei and Jing Tian are likely to be like this. It's been quite a while since they graduated, and many of their classmates haven't seen each other for four or five years, or even seven or eight years.

In either case, once the school anniversary celebration ended, most people got busy, either going to karaoke or drinking.

On the other hand, perhaps because of his high status, or perhaps because he was intimidated by Ren Zhonglun and Lao Wang beside him.

Anyway, a few classmates from the 02 undergraduate directing class just came over to exchange pleasantries and update their contact information, but they didn't dare to invite him.

Although Wei Jin felt a little regretful about this, he quickly let it go. That's life; people from different worlds will eventually drift apart.

After calming themselves down, Wei Jin and Wang Changtian followed Ren Zhonglun to a retro-style teahouse.

"Chairman Ren, just say what's on your mind. Why are you being so secretive?"

As soon as he sat down and took a sip of tea, Old Wang began to urge everyone to hurry up and get some rest, saying that he was getting old and needed to go back to his room.

"The reason for inviting you two is the same as before, regarding the Shanghai Film Group's IPO. However, this time the situation is different. I plan to consolidate and operate the trading rights of the Shanghai Film Festival under the name of Shanghai Film Group."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jin and Wang Changtian began to look at Ren Zhonglun with new respect.

Honestly, as the only A-list international film festival in China, why does the Shanghai International Film Festival lack prestige? Does it only rely on awards to attract foreign film crews?
The reason for this is simply that while film is art, it is also a profit-driven game of capital!

In order to enhance its influence, a film festival needs not only to ensure the fairness and impartiality of its awards, but also to provide a trading platform for participating companies, film projects, and international film distributors.

Other A-list international film festivals have their own copyright trading markets, where transactions can be completed directly once the buyer and seller reach an agreement.

But the Shanghai International Film Festival doesn't have it, or if it does, it's a censored version.

To conduct a transaction at the Shanghai Film Festival, one must first register and then go through the approval process of various departments. The process is quite cumbersome, which deters many film distributors!
After all, the efficiency of the relevant departments is something that everyone in the know understands!

However, if this bottleneck can be overcome, the Shanghai International Film Festival will definitely take off, given China's vast film market.

With the Shanghai Film Group controlling the transaction, its international and domestic influence will be greatly enhanced, and its valuation after listing may surge by several times!
"But Chairman Ren, there's an unavoidable issue here. Have you considered it?"

"I know, China Film Group controls the import of films, so I'm confident in this regard. After all, this isn't the era of Zuo Shandiao anymore, and La Peikang can't stop all of us!"

Seeing Ren Zhonglun's domineering yet slightly excited appearance, Wei Jin couldn't help but swallow hard and tentatively asked, "Have the other families all made their decisions?"

"Yes, it's all agreed that the outcome this time will be no different!"

The initial attempt by the seven state-owned enterprises to jointly oppose China Film Group failed, but it did give birth to Chinese cinema, indicating that the government had conceded half a step.

This time, Ren Zhonglun refused to believe that they couldn't even secure a deal limited to a film festival!

Wei Jin supported Ren Zhonglun's idea, since it would be a good thing for the film industry if the Shanghai International Film Festival could have independent trading rights.

However, he still refused the plan to join Shanghai Film Group, while Lao Wang was somewhat tempted and said he would consider it further.

Although the goal was not achieved, the subsequent exchanges were still quite pleasant, and the gathering ended at nearly 11 o'clock.

Wei Jin instructed Lao Zhu to drive to Hongxi Terrace, saying, "Tonight we'll choose Nazar."

After all, it's been almost four months, and the red roses of the Western Regions are probably about to wither.

As soon as they arrived, Nazar's alluring body pounced on them.

Holding the soft, delicate body in his arms, Wei Jin's nostrils twitched as he suddenly noticed that Naza smelled quite nice after her bath.

He took a closer look at the beauty in his arms and saw that she was wrapped in a thin purple nightgown, exuding an alluring charm.

The sheer black tulle bodice, about the width of a palm, accentuated her slender breasts, making them appear even more perky and shapely.

Those incredibly beautiful legs were wrapped in a super soft black bodysuit, which perfectly accentuated her waist-to-hip ratio.

"Brother, I miss you so much~~"

Nazar wrapped her arms around Wei Jin's neck, her large eyes brimming with longing.

"Good Nazar, your brother misses you too, I don't believe you."

Wei Jin wrapped his arm around Naza's slender waist and pulled her close, pressing the two together tightly.

At this moment, Nazar also sensed Wei Jin's longing and immediately offered a shy kiss.

How could Wei Jin refuse such a beautiful woman's kindness? He responded passionately, while his large hands roamed freely over her hot, delicate body.

Having been pampered for so many years, Wei Jin was already aware of Naza's sensitivity, and after four months apart, his longing for her had become overwhelming.

In just a short while, Nazar felt his strength draining away very quickly.

Enjoying the girl's gentleness, Wei Jin looked down into her loving eyes, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

"Alright, Nazar, it's been more than three months. Let your older brother test your acting skills."

"Yes, brother, Nazar is all ready."

(End of this chapter)