Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 691 Refuting Rumors
After leaving the CCTV recording studio, the assistant just opened the car door when Li Chen heard a female voice behind him: "Mr. Li."

Li Chen looked back and saw it was Dong Qing.

"Mr. Li, can I get a ride?" Dong Qing had taken off her makeup at this time, but she no longer had the aggressive tone she had just had. Instead, she spoke in a negotiating tone.

"Of course, please."

The director of the program group finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Dong Qing get into Li Chen's car upstairs.

Just now he was the one who suggested to Dong Qing that he should be soft towards Mr. Li.

He knew that Dong Qing had extensive connections and outstanding abilities, but this Mr. Li had even more connections than her, and their networks even overlapped. There was no need to be hostile to each other.

After getting in the car, Li Chen and Dong Qing sat in the back seat, and the assistant sat in the passenger seat and glanced at the boss behind him out of the corner of his eye.

The boss looked calm and didn't seem to have any intention of speaking.

The car was unusually quiet for a moment.

It was Dong Qing who broke the deadlock first: "Boss Li, I was rude just now."

"It's okay, it's human nature." Li Chen looked at her.

Today Dong Qing truly witnessed how difficult Director Li is. Every move he makes is like a punch on a sponge, and the opponent is completely unaffected.

After a moment's silence, Dong Qing decided to get straight to the point. In her opinion, Li Chen was a young and successful man with great wealth and power. His little tricks might backfire.

It is better to say what you think and defeat facts with facts.

"Mr. Li, have you heard about the recent gossip on CCTV?"

Li Chen said calmly: "I'm not interested in gossip."

Dong Qing smiled leisurely: "It's about Sisi and you."

Li Chen turned his head and looked at Dong Qing without saying a word.

Dong Qing suddenly felt nervous and scared.

It felt like facing their director.

But the person in front of him was only eight or nine years younger than him, so how could he have such power?

Dong Qing quickly explained: "Mr. Li, please don't misunderstand me. I mentioned this matter only to state a fact."

"Some people say that it is because of your connections that Sisi was able to stand out among us old people."

"I don't believe that. I asked Sisi privately, and she said she had never seen you. But things in the world are like this sometimes. The more you explain, the more obvious it becomes."

Li Chen knew exactly what Dong Qing meant by these words.

But it is not a good thing for this kind of gossip to spread randomly on CCTV.

No wonder Zhang Xiaohai reminded himself that day that appropriate compromise is an art.

"Miss Dong, do you have any good suggestions?"

Dong Qing was delighted and immediately smiled: "Mr. Li, I still say the same thing. Except for the male hosts, the female hosts of the Spring Festival Gala are all excellent."

Li Chen nodded and smiled, "Yes, for example, Miss Dong, who was born in Zhejiang TV Station and also has working experience in Shanghai TV Station."

Dong Qing also laughed, but he was not embarrassed at all.

All these colleagues at CCTV have a relationship.

Everyone is showing off their talents for this Spring Festival Gala.

She knew that Rongchen Pictures had close relations with Blueberry and Tomato TV stations, and the directors of both stations were her old leaders.

If we don't use this relationship, it would be a waste of God's gift.

Smart people don't need to be told. Now it seems that Zhongtai and Fangtai have both greeted this person.

However, it seems that none of this has affected his decision. If he hadn't taken the initiative today, perhaps this year's CCTV Spring Festival Gala would have really become a one-man show for Sisi.

When getting off the car, Dong Qing took the initiative to extend his hand: "Mr. Li, it's an honor to meet you. You won't be disappointed if you choose me."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Ms. Dong's motto should be closer to doing your best."

"Ah" Dong Qing was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that this person knew him.

Her motto is to do what you can and do your best.

But my actions today were indeed not in line with doing things within one's ability.

Speculations about the host have been circulating online.

Sina Entertainment News

"Recently, some media reported that the Spring Festival Gala intends to invite Zhang Ziyi to be the host, and she may appear on the show with Wang Feng. Neither of the parties has responded to this matter."

"An insider revealed that a photo of Zhang Ziyi and Liu Yifei is the best answer."

The scandal between Wang Feng and Zhang Ziyi was exposed by Dog King recently.

Wang in leather pants only officially became single again in August, while Zhang Ziyi was still showing her affection with Sa Beining in July.

Unexpectedly, in September when the school started, the two of them miraculously got together.

When he was almost home, Li Chen suddenly felt an urge to go home.

Liu Yifei was reading a book in the bedroom. When she heard familiar footsteps getting closer, she immediately threw the book on the bedside table and covered herself with the quilt, pretending to sleep.

As soon as Li Chen entered the bedroom, he saw his wife's pretty face, gentle and peaceful as she slept.

Li Chen felt satisfied. He tiptoed to his wife and kissed her lightly on the forehead.

Unexpectedly, my wife whimpered and slowly woke up: "You're back?"

"Okay, Miss Liu's acting skills are getting better and better. She even fooled me by pretending to sleep."

Miss Liu blushed and immediately retorted: "You were the one pretending to be asleep! It was obviously you who woke me up."

Li Chen didn't argue with her, but just looked at her with a funny smile on his face.

They are husband and wife, and they understand each other.

If Miss Liu fell asleep, not to mention that he just kissed her once, she might not wake up even if he kissed her a hundred times.

Liu Yifei couldn't resist her husband's gaze and immediately lost her composure. She shyly threw a set of "Return my innocence" punches: "Hate it!"

Li Chen laughed loudly and hugged his wife in his arms. A fragrance hit him.

Li Chen's big hand became dishonest and touched Miss Liu's slightly hot skin.

Miss Liu took the initiative to put her arms around Li Chen's neck and whispered, "Mom went back there with Xiao Wuxia tonight."

One sentence was like a fuse, instantly igniting the thunder in the sky and the fire on the earth.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yifei felt tired and exhausted.

A pair of hands supported her husband's shoulders, and the voice was like a dream: "You are not satisfied yet."

In the darkness, only the husband's words "A man is a boy until he dies" echoed in the room.
The next morning, the couple felt refreshed.

Li Chen first sent Miss Liu and Leon to the airport.

On the way, Leon complained: "(Ying) Li, I waited for you all night last night."

Liu Yifei's face flushed, and the curve at the corner of her mouth was concealed by lowering her head.

Li Chen's expression remained unchanged, and he said seriously, "I came back too late last night and fell asleep."

Leon believed what he said without a doubt, and Liu Yifei couldn't help laughing.

Leon also said with concern: “If I had your achievements and wealth, I would have retired long ago.”

"Don't make yourself so tired. Proper relaxation is good for your health. Look at me, I've gained weight."

Liu Yifei raised her head, met her husband's gaze, and glared at him fiercely.

Li Chen immediately expressed his opinion: "Leon, your way of relaxing is not suitable for me. We are not the same kind of people!"

Liu Yifei was satisfied, and also said to Leon: “Leon, you two can only film together, you can’t play together!”

Leon had an exaggerated expression on his face: "Why! Crystal! This is not fair!"

"Do you want to play with him, Director Li?" Liu Yifei ignored Leon's acting and turned to Li Chen seductively.

"I am not used to the name 'Little Leo', and I don't like Little Leo as a person. Don't you know me, wife? I always stay away from people I don't like."

"That's more like it. You heard it, Leon. I didn't force him not to play with you!"

Leon pointed at Liu Yifei and said with a smile: “Crystal, you are so amazing, it turns out that being single is the most correct choice, Li, you are so pitiful!”

The three of them chatted and laughed all the way, and the news that Li Chen, Liu Yifei and Leon appeared at the Beijing airport was soon leaked on Weibo.

As soon as they met Liu Dehua, Liu Dehua teased him, "Are you giving Yifei away?" Li Chen shook his head and smiled, but answered the question irrelevantly, "Brother Hua, I'm not with her during the Golden Horse Awards, so you have to take care of her for me as she is one of us."

"Her personality and temper are actually very similar to mine. We both get angry easily."

Liu Dehua took the responsibility: "Don't worry, I don't need you to tell me this."

"Maggie and I are by her side, no one dares to pick on her. You asked me to meet you today, is it for the Spring Festival Gala?"

Li Chen nodded: "That's right, you said last time that the Spring Festival Gala needs it, just ask, do you still count?"

"Of course it counts. I've reserved the time for you. Tell me, which song do you want me to sing?"

“You don’t have to sing.”

"Don't sing? Then. Act in a skit? It's not impossible, but I've never performed one before."

"You don't have to act, just come over and be my guest host for once."

"What?" Liu Dehua was surprised.

He never expected that Li Chen would let him be a guest host.

When the rumors about Zhang Guoli spread online, he thought it was nonsense and Zhang Guoli denied it.

How come at this moment, Li Chen actually asked him to host it.

"I said, you can guest host for me. Zhang Guoli and you, one is a veteran actor, and the other is a high-quality idol."

"As the saying goes, there is one idol every year, and there is one Liu Dehua every century. You are the right person to be the host. I believe that even the Hong Kong government will applaud my decision."

"The most important thing is, Brother Hua, your fans span multiple age groups, which will greatly increase the ratings of the Spring Festival Gala."

Liu Dehua made Li Chen speechless with a few words: "What do you mean by one idol per year, one Liu Dehua per century? This hat is so big, aren't you afraid that your brother Hua can't afford it?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "This is a review by the People's Daily, not something I made up."

"People's Daily? When did it make the review? I don't know."

Li Chen was stunned, thinking to himself that he had said it too much, this evaluation should be given in a few years.

"Hey, Brother Hua, don't worry about who said it, this is the deal."

Liu Dehua was thinking about a lot of things, and he let out a long sigh, "Well, it's my fault for making such a big promise. I'll have to ask some of my host friends for advice later."

"Are you going to hire someone from Taiwan Province as well?" Liu Dehua asked curiously.

Many netizens have previously called for the Spring Festival Gala to invite Xiao S and Cai Kangyong to host the Gala.

After what happened today, I wonder if Li Chen will be able to have a big reunion with the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

"Forget about Taiwan Province. Some people appear to be righteous on the surface, but they are rotten inside. I don't want people to say that I, Li Chen, am blind in the future!"

The 'scandal' surrounding the Spring Festival Gala host is getting more and more intense.

Dong Qing is still capable. On the second day after Li Chen's "inspection" of "I Want to Be on the Spring Festival Gala", Dong Qing took the initiative to show his goodwill.

Tiantian Xinbao reports
"Dong Qing showed goodwill to Li Chen and said humorously: The female hosts of the Spring Festival Gala are all excellent."

"Yesterday, CCTV's "I Want to Go to the Spring Festival Gala" was recorded in Beijing. Li Chen went to the scene to participate in the selection. The reporter learned from the insider at the program that Zhang Guoli has been confirmed as one of the male hosts of CCTV's Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Horse."

"Many netizens applauded this, and Dong Qing also 'teased' Mr. Li on the show, "Except for the male hosts, the female hosts of the Spring Festival Gala are all excellent."

"In response to this news, the reporter contacted the production team of "I Want to Go to the Spring Festival Gala" yesterday. The person in charge of the production team said that he did not know which staff member leaked this information."

"But the person in charge stressed that all hosts or programs will ultimately be decided by Mr. Li, and nothing has been finalized yet."

Sina Entertainment News

"Today, the film "Breakup Guru", directed and starred by actor Deng Chao, officially started filming. Lead actress Yang Mi posted a photo of herself wearing sunglasses in her private car on Sina Weibo, as well as a photo with Deng Chao, wishing the filming of "Breakup Guru" a smooth start."

"She also shared her personal location on Beijing Beitaipingzhuang Road on Weibo. Fans praised Yang Mi's outfit for being very fashionable."

Li Chen took some time out from his busy schedule. After all, this was Deng Chao's first time directing. As Deng Chao's old employer and former boss, Li Chen's visit to the set was the greatest support for Deng Chao.

In fact, in Li Chen's opinion, Deng Chao's nonsensical "Breakup Guru" is a hundred times better than the "2013 Happy Boys Theme Movie" recently announced by Mango TV.

That is the real money-making "masterpiece". As a movie truly dominated by fans, it requires fans to pay 500 million for the box office before it is released. It is really crazy about money.

In Beitaiping Village in Beijing, Yang Mi and Deng Chao, dressed in trendy clothes, stood at the intersection waiting for Li Chen's car.

"It is said that Director Jiang's film One Step Away has also started filming in the past few days. He invited the senior to visit the set, but the senior couldn't spare the time."

What Yang Mi said was true. Deng Chao was grateful and said with a smile, "How are you guys preparing for the Spring Festival Gala?"

"Don't mention it. I prepared my best song 'Palace' and wanted to sing it solo, but the senior rejected me without even singing." Yang Mi said dejectedly. This incident was a big blow to her.

Deng Chao suppressed his laughter: "What do you say now?"

Yang Mi sighed: "There are six of us going together. The senior said they are the six beauties of Rongchen, and they are here to announce the good news for the New Year."

"You, Tangtang, Yunyun, Reba, Liying and Jiajia?"

"Yeah! Not bad. Let's not talk about whether you sing well or not, at least when you six come on stage, you are pleasing to the eyes."

"What about you, Chao-ge?"

"Me? Just listen to Director Li's arrangements. Maybe there will be an explanation today."

Deng Chao guessed correctly. When Deng Chao heard that Li Chen wanted him to be a guest host, his mouth opened so wide that an egg could fit in it.

Yang Mi also felt like she was under a spell.

Deng Chao, the captain of the Running Man team, is actually the host of the Running Man team.

"Why? Are you scared?"

Deng Chao rubbed his hands and cheeks, and smiled nervously: "No, no, I'm not scared, I'm just a little surprised."

"Senior, Brother Chao is the host? I'm impressed!" Yang Mi gave Li Chen a thumbs up.

"Not only you, Zhang Guoli and Hua Ge are also the hosts of your group."

"Ah?" Deng Chao grinned.

"Brother Hua and Teacher Guoli are also hosts? Then I feel relieved. With these two here, I feel at ease."

"Senior, I am convinced by you wholeheartedly. How did you come up with that and invite those two to be the hosts?"

Yang Mi's flattery was not clever at all. Li Chen himself knew that with his influence and strength, it was rare for him not to be invited in China, even in Hollywood.

Just by saying this, Li Chen was denying the recent rumors about the host on the Internet.

When seeing the photo of Zhang Ziyi and Yifei that day, even Yang Mi thought that the online rumors that Zhang Ziyi would be a guest host and perform on the Spring Festival Gala with Wang Feng were true.

"Senior, is there no hope for Zhang Ziyi?" Yang Mi asked boldly.

Li Chen glared at Yang Mi, who stuck out her tongue, already having the answer in her mind.

Deng Chao quickly came to the rescue and invited Li Chen to join the crew.

He thought to himself, how could it be possible that Zhang Ziyi, his relationship meant that he would never have anything to do with the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

After leaving the crew of "Breakup Guru", Li Chen called Zhang Xiaohai.

The next day, the official Weibo account of the Spring Festival Gala officially refuted the rumor about Zhang Ziyi.

"On the evening of September 9, the official Weibo account of the 20 CCTV Spring Festival Gala released a message denying the article "Zhang-Wang couple expected to perform together on the Spring Festival Gala."

"The article said that 'the Spring Festival Gala crew has contacted Zhang Ziyi about the host selection' and that 'Zhang and Wang appearing on the Spring Festival Gala at the same time has become a major attraction'. Once the article was published, it was reprinted and commented on by many media outlets, causing serious misleading to the audience."

"The Spring Festival Gala crew solemnly clarifies: This article is a false report based on the subjective conjecture of the reporter in question and has no factual basis. We hereby declare this."

Qingdao Wanda Oriental Movie Metropolis was packed with superstars and half of the world’s media gathered here.

These Hollywood superstars also treat people differently based on their appearance.

A group of foreigners, Huang Xiaoming and Liang Chaowei surrounded Liu Yifei and communicated in English fluently throughout the whole process.

It just makes the international community extremely angry.

Especially Leon, who seemed as if he didn't know her.

Just as embarrassing as International Zhang is International Fan.

She lost completely today, as the top spot for female star was shared 50-50 by Nicole Kidman, who is 1.80 meters tall, and Liu Yifei, who is 1.7 meters tall.

Inadvertently, the eyes of International Zhang and International Fan met.

The two people, who were both wanderers in the world, quickly looked away, but said the same thing in their hearts.

"Slut!"

"Despicable!"

(End of this chapter)