I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 632 A Decisive Move: A Well-Prepared and Powerful Provocation (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Jinli returned to the conference room.

Sui Lingfang asked curiously, "Who called you and talked for so long?"

Jinli smiled and said, "Someone you would never guess."

Sui Lingfang frowned and pondered, "Either it's your nemesis Li Xunfang? Or it's your suitor, some nobody, the kind of actress I've never heard of."

Jinli laughed, "It's possible that Li Xunfang is looking for me, but she's definitely not here to show weakness."

As for suitors… Sister Fang, to be honest, besides Gu Cheng who is openly pursuing me, I don’t seem to have any other suitors.”

Sui Lingfang complained, "How could you not have suitors? It's just that you ignore everyone else."

You don't care at all, so you don't analyze the motives behind those people's actions. From what I've seen when visiting film sets, there are one or two people chasing after you on every set.

This was the first time Jinli had ever known this.

"So, who exactly called you?"

"Chen Peixian," Jinli said, uttering the name.

Sui Lingfang was taken aback at first. The name sounded familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before, but it shouldn't be a celebrity.

Jinli smiled at her: "Where were we? What kind of script are you planning to recommend to me?"

Sui Lingfang racked her brains but couldn't remember anything, so she went along with her words and said, "We think your only weakness right now is awards, so we want to pick out a few scripts for you that can compete for awards."

With your current popularity, it's time for you to film these kinds of dramas; there's no need to take on those melodramatic and vulgar ones.

Even if Jinli stops taking on idol dramas, she won't lose her status.

In the entertainment industry, most famous artists have a sense of responsibility.

He wanted to use his fame to encourage netizens to pay more attention to the pain points in people's lives.

Or it could be doing charity work, promoting intangible cultural heritage, or filming traditional crafts passed down for thousands of years.

Jinli wasn't the only one doing these things.

In addition, many award-giving organizations provide specific support for certain themes, which make it easier to win awards.

"By the way, besides award-contending films, we've also been keeping an eye out for films related to special effects for you. Your performance in 'Dawn' was excellent, and you can definitely continue to expand your advantage."

Upon hearing this, Jinli became curious.

"Special effects films, huh? Then they're not limited to apocalyptic settings. They can also be science fiction, futuristic, or fantasy, right?"

Sui Lingfang nodded: "Yes, there is still a gap in the domestic market for special effects films. Apart from Director Chu Chenliang, who is a recognized authority in the field of special effects films, other directors are still accumulating experience and making their mark."

"However, Director Chu is best at post-apocalyptic themes. We think that if the investment allows, we can give you more different types of themes."

Grand special effects films aren't necessarily incapable of winning awards. If the production team can create a completely new worldview, they might not only conquer the domestic market but also achieve international acclaim.

Jinli blinked. "Hearing you say that, it sounds like you already have a script you've got your eye on?"

Sui Lingfang said meaningfully, "We do have some good ideas, but the team is still evaluating them. We'll give you the script once we're sure there are no problems."

She suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, didn't you mention to me before that you wanted to invest in variety shows, short dramas, micro-films, or certain types of art films?"
Although our work email address doesn't explicitly state that we're open to investment, many directors have sent you their scripts with a "let's give it a try" attitude, while also indicating that they are seeking investment.

The team has compiled a detailed list for you and sent it to your personal email address. You can take a look when you have time.

At this point, Sister Fang said solemnly, "But Jinli, if you decide to invest in a film, you must consider it carefully."

The script might be good, but the director and the team he assembled might not be, like your previous film, *Assassination*.

Assassination is a typical example.

The script is good, but the director and team are terrible.

If it weren't for Tianding Entertainment keeping an eye on things, "Assassination" might not have been edited out yet.

Jinli nodded: "Don't worry, Sister Fang, I won't touch any big investments at first. I'll make sure it's within the capabilities of those directors."

Sui Lingfang believes this.

Because Jinli didn't have enough money to support a huge investment, she could only invest in small, effective ones.

After they finished talking, Jinli was about to leave the meeting room when Sui Lingfang suddenly slammed her hand on the table and exclaimed in shock:
"I remember who Chen Peixian is. Isn't he the president of Hao Zhongyi Entertainment? Why is he looking for you?"

She said with extreme vigilance, "Could it be that they're trying to recruit you and get you to switch jobs?"

Jinli shook her head. "The attempt to win them over is a pretense; their real purpose is to threaten them."

He said he wanted to apologize to me and that I had to give him an explanation. I said that I would not accept it regardless of whether he apologized or not, and that he was the one who had to apologize to me.

"When we can't agree on something, a single word is too much. Unable to win against him, he resorted to moral blackmail, saying that since I came from the Hong Kong entertainment industry, I have an obligation to contribute to it and that I should promote Hong Kong entertainment."

Sui Lingfang's eyes widened. "What kind of people are these? They start arguing when they can't win an argument?"

Jinli said thoughtfully, "Chen Peixian once criticized me. Given our relationship, it would be difficult for him to make this call to me, but he suddenly came to my door. The Hong Kong entertainment industry may be cooperating with the mainland entertainment industry."

"Okay, Sister Fang, could you leak some information for me? I will absolutely not appear on the same stage as any artist from Hao Zhongyi Entertainment on any variety show. Consider it my way of repaying Chen Peixian for threatening me."

A smile flickered in Sui Lingfang's eyes, "I promise I'll help you get it out there."

As is well known, Jinli has not participated in any other variety shows besides the group variety show "Leisurely Slow Life" hosted by March Band.

Unless the production crew is participating in a variety show with a promotional mission, and she is the female lead, she will help with the promotion.

However, I haven't been doing much running around in the past year, but I still do photoshoots with magazines.

Therefore, when Jinli spread this message, she was simply conveying an attitude and it would not have any impact on the artists under Hao Zhongyi Entertainment.

However, it remains to be seen how investors and producers in the Chinese entertainment industry will view the artists under this company.

"Also, do me one more thing. I still remember Chen Peixian threatening Pearl to prevent her from joining Chenxi Entertainment."

He told Pearl that if she didn't return to Hao Zhongyi Entertainment, he would sue us for breach of contract by using the copyrights of all of Pink Girl's previous songs.

At the time, our entire team's thinking was to deal with it as it comes, even if it meant being sued. However, Chen Peixian never sent us a lawyer's letter.

Jinli said calmly, "Send an email to Hao Zhongyi Entertainment in the name of Chenxi Entertainment to remind them to send a lawyer's letter."

Sui Lingfang was stunned.

Wait, what kind of operation is this?
Jinli smiled meaningfully, "I've always suspected that Chen Peixian doesn't actually have the copyright contracts for all of Pink Girls' songs, so his threats are limited to words."

If such a crisis is indeed inevitable, then we might as well proactively expose it.

She paused, then calmly said, "But if he doesn't have it either, we won't be threatened in the future, and we might even find out who owns the real copyright to the group's song."

After thinking for a while, Sui Lingfang felt that it was not so wise to take the initiative to provoke.

But since this is Jinli's request.

Fangjie said with utmost seriousness, "As you wish, I will send him an email."
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Jinli's move was quite a decisive blow.

Chen Peixian threatened Jinli but was rebuffed. After hanging up the phone, she became increasingly angry and lashed out at her assistant. After calming down, she started thinking about how to bypass Jinli and get mainland investors to accept artists under Hao Zhongyi Entertainment.

He was quite at ease with the veteran artists in Hong Kong.

If anyone asks him again, he will say that he has already apologized to Jinli in private, and that will be the end of it.

Even if veteran artists from Hong Kong Island participate in programs with Kam Lai in the future, they will never talk about her relationship with Hao Zhongyi Entertainment.

This is not a topic suitable for everyday conversation.

So the most crucial question is the former: how to get mainland investors to accept the artists under his company?
But there are just too many idols in mainland China, and there are so many handsome men and beautiful women. How can his company's artists stand out?

After much deliberation, Chen Peixian still felt that with Jinli's support, she could gain more opportunities.

Then he thought of the copyright issue of the Pink Girls group's song.

He pondered, "If it can scare you once, it should be able to scare you a second time. Why don't we use this to test Jinli? If Jinli is willing to help, I won't sue her."

Before he could even formulate his statement, his company received an email from Chenxi Entertainment.

He was still thinking about how to make amends.

Chenxi Entertainment is a complete threat!
They demanded that Hao Zhongyi Entertainment send them the copyright contracts for the songs of the Pink Girls group, and filed a lawsuit in court to recover the copyright fees that none of the Pink Girls members had paid over the years.

He was also asked to increase the amount so that he could sue the girl in pink for profiting from the song without his consent.

The entire piece is meticulously worded, forceful, and provocative!
This infuriated Chen Peixian, who wanted to immediately call the company's legal department to sue Jin Li and several other artists, demanding a breach of contract penalty of 100 million!

But he can't do that.

Because he simply doesn't have the copyright contracts for all of Pink Girls' group songs.

He did know who held the copyright contract, but that person had no intention of suing and wouldn't care whether there was any infringement.

Even if he secretly stole the contract, it wouldn't matter, because the name on the original transfer agreement wasn't his.

Unless he dares to forge it.

But if things really escalate to that point, and the forged contract is exposed, it will definitely alarm even the person who made it.

At that point, it wasn't just a matter of a contract anymore; the entire company might be taken back.

Chen Peixian's expression changed several times, her mood shifting between light and dark, before she finally slumped back in her chair, exhausted.

No matter how bold he is, he still wouldn't dare to forge a contract.

Chenxi Entertainment waited for several days but did not receive a reply from Hao Zhongyi Entertainment.

If they didn't know that someone else had already read it, they would have thought the email had been blocked.

"Could it be true, as Jinli predicted, that Hao Zhongyi Entertainment doesn't own the copyright to the Pink Girls' Group song, and that the copyright belongs to someone else?"

Sui Lingfang secretly guessed what had happened and told Jinli about it.

Jinli wasn't surprised at all.

She always felt that Hao Zhongyi Entertainment was all bark and no bite.

Jinli said, "I'll write them another letter in a few days. If they don't reply after a month, let me know, and I'll have other plans."

Sui Lingfang sensed a faint killing intent emanating from Jinli.

She didn't know how Jinli would handle this matter, but she had a feeling that the outcome would be earth-shattering.

Soon, the celebration banquet for "Dawn" arrived!
The celebration banquet was a grand affair; Director Chu booked the best restaurant in the area, and the decorations were beautiful. Many media reporters attended.

Many of them weren't invited by him, but rather, upon hearing that he was going to hold a celebration banquet, they took the initiative to contact the production team and obtain invitations.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, today can be considered the most glorious moment of his life, with all media reporters and netizens across the internet witnessing "Dawn" continuously breaking box office records.

Director Chu originally intended to announce the female lead of "Dawn 2: Apocalypse" ahead of time and had even spoken to Jinli beforehand.

However, for some unknown reason, the official account did not release this press release that day.

Jinli didn't press the matter further.

"Dawn" has grossed over 22 billion yuan, ranking tenth in Chinese film history and thirtieth in global film history.

So Chu Chenliang has been very busy all day, entertaining various investors.

Everyone else arrived quite early, but Jinli was the last to arrive, almost right before the meal was about to begin.

In the midst of his busy schedule, Chu Chenliang saw Jinli and took the initiative to sit in the seat next to her.

"Actually, after I called you, I wanted to announce the female lead that day, but my wife persuaded me not to. She said it would be better to announce it closer to the start of filming, so as to attract public attention. If it is announced too early now, the public will not feel it is new."

Jinli listened intently and said with a smile, "Auntie has insight; that's indeed the truth."

Chu Chenliang said happily, "Why don't you come up on stage and say a few words? Many media outlets came here today specifically for you."

Jinli shook her head: "No need, I didn't prepare a speech, and the success of 'Dawn' is not solely due to my efforts."

Chu Chenliang didn't force her.

Jinli had already been in the limelight for a while, so she had been keeping a low profile lately. Being able to invite her to the celebration banquet was already a pleasant surprise.

"Okay, I guess you won't be staying for long either, so I'll give you the red envelope in advance."

Director Chu specially took out a specially made envelope from the bag.

Yes, an envelope.

He prepared red envelopes for everyone else, just like the big red envelopes for Chinese New Year.

Only Jinli, he prepared an envelope!

The moment the envelope was pulled out, the entire room erupted in uproar.

too strong! ! !
I wonder how much money is inside?

Even Jinli was astonished.

She quickly waved her hand: "Director Chu, why prepare an envelope for me? No need, just give me a red envelope."

Chu Chenliang stubbornly said, "Just take this envelope. If you don't, I'll keep it."

A flurry of camera flashes erupted as media reporters focused their attention on Jinli.

Jinli felt that whether she answered or not, they were already on the front page of the news tonight.

After thinking for a moment, she readily accepted the letter.

Jinli smiled and said, "Then I'll accept it without hesitation. Thank you, Director Chu. I'll use this money for something meaningful."

Chu Chenliang sensed something and said, "This money is for you. I don't care how you use it, but you have to keep it, otherwise I won't feel at ease."