Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 533: Seven Jin and Eight Liang, Both Mother and Child Are Safe
The first half of the masterclass was sobering.

It's nothing more than three great directors teaching and answering questions for the newcomers.

Most of the time, Feng Xiaogang and Wu Yusen are the protagonists, while Li Chen is basically in a trance.

The dozens of media present were all wondering what happened to Leo today.

Most people came for Li Chen, but Li Chen gave the C position to Feng and Wu.

It was not until Feng Xiaogang changed the subject and mentioned Zhang Yimou that everyone at the scene was shocked.

The reporters sitting at the front desk all had smiles on their faces.

Maybe he was wondering if Feng Xiaogang, who is a bit of a bad guy, did it on purpose.

Almost everyone's eyes turned to Li Chen.

On the contrary, the other Wu Yusen was still sitting there steadily, with no change on his face.

It seems that he doesn't care at all about Feng Xiaogang's 300 million sarcasm.

Everyone knows that Zhang Yimou is now the artistic director of Rongchen Pictures.

Everyone knows that Huayi and Rongchen Pictures are not on good terms with each other.

Feng Xiaogang continued to give examples to support his argument, as if this sentence was just an unintentional remark.

"A budget of 1000 million US dollars is about 6500 million RMB. The publicity fee for this film cannot be less than 3000 million RMB, which is about 9500 million RMB."

"A movie like this needs to earn at least 3 million yuan at the box office."

Li Chen waited until Feng Xiaogang had finished speaking, then suddenly laughed and said, "Director Feng just mentioned that Director Zhang's highest box office was less than 300 million."

“It’s true, but it’s divorced from reality.”

Li Chen's sudden words finally made many media outlets breathe a sigh of relief.

Feng Xiaogang was wearing a baseball cap and squinting his eyes, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"Five years ago, how many people could have made 2.7 million? Even Director Feng couldn't even dream of that."

"Even if Curse of the Golden Flower didn't have a good reputation, it would have made at least 02 million last year, not to mention Hero in 2.5, which made million. Is there anyone else who can do that?"

Li Chen's few words made most people present nod in agreement.

Indeed, although you, Feng Xiaogang, have "If You Are the One 2" and "Aftershock", before "Curse of the Golden Flower", Zhang Yimou still firmly surpassed you.

Something to brag about.

Feng Xiaogang said nothing, just glanced at Wu Yusen.

Li Chen sneered in his heart: "Starting from this year, 300 million is just the starting line. The geometric growth in the number of cinemas and screens, and the flourishing of a hundred flowers after the influx of capital will greatly encourage the market."

"I can assert that Director Zhang's The Flowers of War made at least 200 million!"

Feng Xiaogang finally couldn't help but said in a muffled voice: "I'm talking about film investment!"

"Then talk about film investment and less about others." Li Chen responded sharply and made eye contact with Feng Xiaogang, like two fighting cocks, neither of them giving in.

There seemed to be sparks in the air.

Since we are talking about film investment, why do you mention Zhang Yimou? To make you, Feng Xiaogang, look superior to him?
Or maybe Xiang Zhuang's sword dance is aimed at Pei Gong, and is directed at me, his boss.

Several reporters sitting in the first row lowered their heads to hide their smiles.

Sina’s live broadcast room finally reached a climax.

"Little Leo is tougher than Feng Xiaogang! He's falling out over the Imperial Master!"

"No wonder Leo, the little steel cannon, is looking for excitement and using Zhang Yimou to elevate himself. Think about it, does Zhang Yimou still have to rely on box office to prove himself now?"

In this situation, the host didn't know whether to interrupt or not.

Originally, when the show started, the host had basically nothing to do.

It is nothing more than an interaction and learning between the newcomers present today and the three great directors.

It was Wu Yusen who broke the awkwardness of the scene.

"Speaking of film investment, Director Feng and Li Chen just mentioned the investment budget."

"Director Feng's If You Are the One is actually the best example."

"Li Chen's Passengers cost $8500 million. I don't recommend you try this kind of science fiction or fantasy production."

"If we only look at the domestic box office, Passengers will probably make its investors curse."

What Wu Yusen said made sense, and it seemed like he was trying to be a peacemaker, but in fact he was just saying that it would be difficult for Li Chen's "Passengers" to make a profit.

It's just a loss-making business. Without overseas copyrights and advertising, there would be no profit at all.

Even so, "Passengers" probably can't compare with Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One" series in terms of profit margins.

Here they come. I know these two people are up to no good. Li Chen sneered in his heart.

Li Chen interrupted Wu Yusen directly: "The significance of Passengers has never been the box office."

"If Hero opened the door to commercial films, then Passengers opened the prologue to Chinese science fiction films."

"Director Wu, you should think about what Chinese films are lacking right now. Don't always think about transformation."

"Chinese cinema has come a long way now, and historical blockbusters like Red Cliff are dispensable!"

Wang fried!

Many reporters at the scene had their heartbeats speeding up, with only this one thought in their minds.

Little Leo is so tough!

This is punching Feng Xiaogang and kicking Wu Yusen.
The live broadcast room was also bustling with excitement.

"Fuck! It's so satisfying. You defeated Orange Sky with just one movie "Red Cliff" and you still have the nerve to mention Leo's "Passengers"!"

"Are these two Xuanming Elders crazy? What advantages do they have against Leo? Except for their age, which is a clear advantage."

"Brother Chen is awesome!"

"Brother Chen is so domineering!"

The comments in the live broadcast room sound like a galloping horse.

The collision of Mars and the Earth in the master class quickly spread on the forum.

Several CEOs at the industry forum, such as the King of Huayi, Ye Ning, general manager of Wanda Cinema Line, Jiang Zhiqiang of Anle Films, Bernard Yudong, and Qin Hong of Xingmei, all knew about the fight between Li Chen and Feng Wu at the first time. Wang Zhongjun was in no mood to sit down at the industry forum.

The master class is not for newcomers, these CEOs must also want to go and watch the show.

Even Han Sanping was watching the live broadcast, not to mention the artists from Rongchen Pictures.

Everyone knows that their boss is in a bad situation today.

"I still can't let go of this Old Wu!"

“The boss is so fierce!”

"Senior is worthy of being my only idol!"

This master class attracted the attention of almost everyone in the industry.

It is equivalent to the Sword Contest at Mount Huashan.

"Xue'er, Director Li is really not tolerant of anyone when he gets angry."

"I've seen it for a long time. Director Li will definitely have a seat at the top of the list in the future!"

The two sisters Li Qiaoqiao were naturally also paying attention to this decisive battle on the top of the Forbidden City.

As for Zhang Yimou himself, he just laughed and felt that joining Rongchen Pictures was the right choice at least for now.

At the master class, Wu Yusen's face changed. If he hadn't been concerned about the fact that this was a live broadcast, he really wanted to walk away!
Don't hit someone in the face, but Li Chen had already slapped him twice.

He didn't know whether he should continue the argument. What would happen if Li Chen brought up his ship, The Taiping, which had not yet set sail?

Feng Xiaogang's voice suddenly popped up: "We are telling these young people how to attract investment, where to start, and what subject matter to start with."

"There's no need to argue so fiercely. You, Li Chen, can't guarantee that every movie you make will be a big hit in both word-of-mouth and box office. So let's be merciful when we can."

Wow, Feng Xiaogang actually thought it was better to forgive others when possible. Li Chen glanced in surprise at the little cannon who was not looking at him.

"As a newcomer, I suggest you start with the script. Only a good script can be the stepping stone for financing."

"Of course, Rongchen Pictures can provide you with free consultation. If there is a good script, Rongchen Pictures will also invest."

Feng Xiaogang cursed in his heart, how come you can just say anything?

A master class forum reached its climax near the end.

After more than half an hour of the threesome, Li Chen left everything to Yu Miao to deal with.

He flew back to Beijing directly.

His hunch was right, it had only been less than half an hour since he landed.

My mother-in-law called.

Li Chen didn't dare to delay and wished he could fly to the hospital on his Hot Wheels.

But Liu Yifei’s birth location can no longer be hidden.

Union Hospital has denied that Liu Yifei gave birth there.

There are only a few obstetrics and gynecology hospitals in Beijing.

There are paparazzi lurking in almost every house.

See Li Chen appear in Wuzhou Women's Hospital in a hurry.

In less than half an hour, nearly a hundred media outlets were waiting outside the hospital.

The terms "Li Chen hurriedly left Shanghai" and "Liu Yifei gave birth" ranked first and second on the hot search list.

Even the hot search terms such as "Leo DiCaprio supports Zhang Yimou" and "Leo DiCaprio's sarcasm is speechless" can only rank in the top ten.

"Mom! What's wrong?" Looking at her son-in-law's dusty appearance, Liu Xiaoli was very satisfied.

"I just went in. Don't worry. The doctor said all of Xixi's indicators are normal. She's fine."

Is this your biological mother? Li Chen complained in his heart, this is your biological daughter.

Why does it seem like my mother-in-law isn't nervous at all?

Yang Siwei came out of the elevator panting heavily.

Just now, Li Chen was like a rocket. He got out of the car and disappeared in a flash, leaving the media blocking the hospital entrance to Yang Siwei.

"Auntie, boss." Yang Siwei called out, panting.

Seeing that the boss ignored him, he just sat in the chair and rubbed his thumb.

She has been with her boss for nearly nine years and rarely sees him so nervous.

Li Chen felt as if a century had passed before he finally heard the loud cry of a baby.

I stood up suddenly, but immediately felt my legs go weak and I was about to sit down again.

Yang Siwei and Liu Xiaoli quickly reached out to help: "Be careful!"

Li Chen pushed the two people away and walked towards the door of the operating room in two steps.

Seeing a nurse coming out, Li Chen quickly asked: "Is Xixi okay?"

Liu Xiaoli glanced at Li Chen and felt even more satisfied.

Instead of asking the son, I asked the mother whether the daughter had chosen the wrong person.

"Congratulations, Director Li. Both mother and child are safe. He's a big fat boy weighing 7.8 kilograms!" The nurse couldn't see their faces clearly because she was wearing a mask.

But I also know who this person is and who the Sissi mentioned is.

Li Chen felt relieved and took a deep breath, and seemed to have returned to normal.

He looked back at Yang Siwei, who understood immediately.

He immediately went up to the nurse and gave her a red envelope.

Less than ten minutes.

Reporters waiting outside the hospital learned the news.

Yang Siwei gave each media outlet a big red envelope.

The reporters learned the exact news and received red envelopes, so they naturally would not disturb the mother's rest.

(End of this chapter)