Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 531 Special Award Presenter
Murdoch had already inquired about the situation of Rongchen Pictures, so he naturally knew that Li Chen had no intention of going public for the time being.

This seemed a little unbelievable to him.

It would be like walking a tightrope for a film and television company not to seek a listing.

No one can guarantee that every movie or TV series you make will be a box office hit.

Even if you are not short of funds, you can still share the risks of going public.

But Rongchen Pictures is truly a miracle, and every work is profitable.

Whether it is movies, TV series, or even variety shows and music, the profitability is equally amazing.

This is what Murdoch couldn't understand.

This was also the direct reason why he was willing to acquire Rongchen Pictures shares at a 50% premium.

"That's great. I hope that News Corporation and Rongchen Pictures can become inseparable partners in the future."

"If Director Li is not satisfied with the price, we can still negotiate."

Murdoch didn't dwell on it.

Wendi Deng, on the other hand, did not act so aggressively. Instead, she learned from Li Chen as a new producer in the film industry.

After they chatted for a few words, Li Qiaoqiao and Jun Ji-hyun came over.

"Director Li, Sister Deng, Rupert, and President Wang, I hope I didn't disturb you." Li Qiaoqiao stepped forward and interrupted with a smile.

Li Chen, Wang Changtian and Rupert smiled but said nothing.

Deng Wendi held Li Qiaoqiao's hand intimately, glanced at Jun Ji-hyun and said, "You two came early."

"Of course. We can't let little stars like us act like big shots when all of you big names are here, right?"

"You are considered a minor celebrity, but are there any major celebrities in our country?"

"Sister Deng, I dare not say that, otherwise I will be denounced by the media and netizens tomorrow."

Deng Wendi laughed and said, "Director Li, President Wang, let me introduce you two. This is the Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun."

"Last year, I opened J&Co and became the boss."

As soon as Deng Wendi saw Li Qiaoqiao leading Jun Ji-hyun up, she knew what their intentions were.

If you don't have the foresight and ambition to make progress in this circle, you might as well marry an ordinary person and have children.

She admires Lee Hyuk-hyuk and Jun Ji-hyun's ambition.

She is also that kind of person.

"Director Li, President Wang, I'm Jun Ji-hyun. It's an honor to meet you two." Jun Ji-hyun took a step forward, leaned forward and extended her hand.

Wang Changtian watched with a smile.

My brother can be said to be a dream of Southeast Asian female stars, and everyone wants to do it.

The South Korean female artist was visibly excited.

Last year, South Korea's CJ bought the remake rights for a number of film copyrights from Rongchen Pictures.

Commercial crime films like "Wushuang" are CJ's favorites.

“Although I haven’t seen Miss Quan’s “My Sassy Girl”, I heard about it a lot from my classmates back then.”

Li Chen smiled and looked at the tall woman with ordinary looks and light makeup.

Her chest was plain and ordinary. Compared with the eye-catching looks of Fan Qiaoqiao and Zhang Yuqi today, this woman looked dull.

Jun Ji-hyun was very happy. It didn’t matter if she hadn’t seen it, what mattered was that she had an impression of it.

If actors want to pursue globalization, the only way is the big screen.

However, there are only a handful of great directors, especially those who have won both international box office awards.

South Korea has almost none.

There are at least two people in China, and they are concentrated in one company.

Nowadays, any aspiring actor in South Korea would want to be associated with Rongchen Pictures.

She is a new boss, so of course she aspires to open up the Chinese market and then move into Hollywood and the world.

"I didn't expect that Director Li would have an impression of the play from ten years ago. I am so honored."

"I have seen all of your works, including your first film Lost on Journey. I particularly like your films Thieves and Passengers. It would be a great honor to audition for one of your films in the future."

Li Chen didn't expect that this woman would take advantage of the situation so quickly, and both "Lost on Journey" and "Thieves" popped up.

Li Chen and Wang Changtian all laughed as he spoke like a machine gun.

Especially since he spoke it in his half-baked Mandarin.

Even Li Qiaoqiao who was standing by looked at this seemingly ordinary foreign friend with some surprise.

I'm afraid these words were not improvised, but were prepared in advance.

But after thinking about it, Li Qiaoqiao felt relieved.

Compared to entering Hollywood, these South Korean artists would rather come to China to develop their careers, or to make money.

Then use China as a seesaw to fly to Hollywood.

Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, and Director Li in front of them are naturally the hot cakes in the eyes of these people.

It's the same for me.

"There's a chance for cooperation." Li Chen nodded with a smile.

Jun Ji-hyun immediately took out her company's business card from her handbag and handed it to Li Chen with both hands.

Wow, even the business cards are ready.

This scene made many ambitious artists eager to make a move.

Even a foreign woman is so sensible, what else do they have to let go of?

Not to mention bending over, there's nothing wrong with even going to bed.

"Little Quan Meimei, you hid it so well." Li Qiaoqiao looked at Jun Ji-hyun with a smile.

Jun Ji-hyun laughed and said, "How can this be called hiding? I am just acting in my true colors."

Many people were surprised by the joint presence of Zhang Manyu and Zhou Xun.

Even Li Chen was surprised.

"Why are you two here together?" Li Chen asked curiously.

Not long ago, Zhang Manyu came to her house as a lobbyist, but I didn't hear that she was going to come to the Shanghai Film Festival.

Aren't these two busy dating?
Zhou Xun glanced at Zhang Manyu and smiled: "We won't tell you, you will know later."

Li Chen was confused by Zhou Xun's "wait a minute" and didn't understand what it meant until the moment before the "Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Films Award" was presented.

"Now we are going to present an important award of our opening ceremony: the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese-language Films."

"First, please welcome our special award presenters: Ms. Zhang Manyu and Ms. Zhou Xun."

Not only did Li Chen suddenly realize it, but even the hundreds of filmmakers at the scene also realized it belatedly.

So that's how it is. The two Venice Film Festival Awards that Li Chen won personally later awarded Li Chen the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese-language Films. The organizing committee really had good intentions.

However, no matter how hard it is, it is not as hard as what Feng Xiaogang is feeling in the audience at this moment.

Xu Fan sat next to her husband, holding one of his hands tightly, and everything was said without words.

Feng Xiaogang's face was stern, but he was shouting in his heart, it's not that bastard Li Chen!

This Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese Language will definitely be within his grasp.

We’ll see you in the Masters Forum!

Zhang Manyu and Zhou Xun are already performing on stage.

The sisters from "The Whistleblower" are joking.

"Sister Yu, I think the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese Films should be given to you. You are the only Chinese actress in the world to have won three awards. Who else could have won this award except you?"

"Yeah, I think so too. When I open the envelope later, if it's not me, I will refuse to present the award."

"I support you, Sister Yu. If it weren't for you, I would refuse to present the award. Whoever wants to present the award can do so."

The scene burst into laughter and many people looked at Li Chen.

Zhou Xun and Zhang Manyu couldn't help but look at Li Chen with a smile.

Zhou Xun then slowly opened the envelope and pretended to be surprised: "Sister Yu, it's really not you."

"Really, if it's not me, who could it be?"

"It's really not you, Sister Yu, but I'm afraid we both have to present this award."

"Why? Not me! I absolutely won't give it to you!"

"I have to give it to you. If I really don't give it to you, I'm afraid someone on Weibo will call you an ungrateful person."

Some netizens in Sina's live broadcast room were already having a blast.

"It's really hard to tell the real from the fake in the performances of these two Venice Film Festival winners."

"That's right. Manshen can refuse to give an award to anyone, but he will never refuse to give an award to Leo."

Maggie Cheung picked up the letter and looked at it, then said in frustration, "Indeed, it has to be awarded."

The two of them returned to normal at the same time. Zhou Xun smiled and said, "The winner of the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese Films: Li Chen!"

"Congratulations to Director Li Chen!"

As live music started, nearly three hundred filmmakers applauded.

At least the vast majority of people think that Li Chen deserves this award.

In terms of awards, only Zhang Yimou can share the same glory as Li Chen.

In terms of box office, even Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang were no match for Li Chen, the latecomer.

Liu Yifei, who was watching the live broadcast, felt extremely happy for her husband.

"Li Chen won the award, why are you still pouting?" Liu Xiaoli asked curiously when she saw that her daughter was obviously unhappy.

"Mom, if I weren't like this, at least I would be with him now and share his joy." Liu Yifei said unhappily, holding her belly with both hands.

Liu Xiaoli felt amused.

However, if the due date is not approaching, it would be fine for his daughter to accompany him on the red carpet.

That year, director Chen Kexin's girlfriend accompanied Chen Kexin on various red carpets with a big belly.

Li Chen came on stage, and the two Venice Film Festival winners opened their arms and hugged Li Chen one by one.

"Congratulations to Director Li."

"Thank you."

"Congratulations, Li Chen."

"Thank you."

The applause and music gradually faded away.

Li Chen was holding the trophy, with Zhang Manyu and Zhou Xun standing next to him.

"I would like to thank the organizers and the audience for their recognition of me. I would also like to thank the organizers for inviting these two uninvited guests." Li Chen smiled and glanced at Zhang Zhou's two daughters.

The two of them were amused by Li Chen's words "uninvited guest" and laughed softly with their hands covering their mouths.

“Of course, we also need to thank the General Administration and President Han for their support to us filmmakers in the general direction.”

Feng Xiaogang grinned in the audience, cursing Li Chen in his heart for being such a fucking human being.

Why don’t I think of thanking the leaders in the bureau every time I win an award?

"Rongchen Pictures will continue to work hard and stay true to its original aspiration to bring more and better viewing experiences to Chinese films and the general audience."

"Of course, Rongchen Pictures will also provide a platform for more outstanding actors to go international."

"I hope that next time at the awards ceremony, in addition to these two uninvited guests, we can see more special guests. Thank you."

Countless actors at the scene all had their eyes shining when they heard Li Chen's words.

When leaving the stage, Zhou Xun smiled mischievously and asked, "Director Li, are you surprised or not?"

Li Chen said with a smile: "What's so surprising? You and I have been watching for several years."

Zhou Xun was speechless while Zhang Manyu's shoulders trembled slightly. These words were ambiguous.

Sina Entertainment News

"On the evening of June 6, the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival opened grandly at the Shanghai Grand Theater."

"Li Chen won the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese Films. The organizer specially invited two Venice Film Festival winners, Zhang Manyu and Zhou Xun, as mysterious guests to present the award to Li Chen."

"In his speech, Li Chen thanked the audience for their recognition and Han Sanping and others for their support, and expressed his determination to stay true to his original aspiration."

Before I returned to the hotel, Han Sanping called me.

"You have a good sense of the overall situation and are not greedy for credit. You are much better than old men like Feng Xiaogang."

Han Saping was very satisfied. Although Li Chen was young, he was still much better than Feng Xiaogang and other old-fashioned people who would curse and swear at the association at every turn.

It's really unique.

(End of this chapter)