Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 773 If you encounter trouble, don't come to me for help

Yang Siwei received calls from Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, and Zhang Ziyi almost immediately, either from the individuals themselves or their agents.

Yang Siwei hung up the phone with Li Yu and said to himself with a smile: "We are all thoughtful people. We know that this role must have a certain degree of international fame."

The phone rang again. Yang Siwei saw that it was Yang Mi and frowned slightly.

They all have the surname Yang and they used to be a family.

But strictly speaking, we are no longer a family.

Especially Yang Mi's behavior really made Yang Siwei a little dissatisfied.

After all, you were once Rongchen's top star. When you set up your own business, people thought you were going to do something big. At least you were like Fan Bingbing and Tang Yan, and were the boss of your own business.

As a result, Yang Mi found two bosses for herself.

Yang Siwei didn't know whether to say that she had personality or that she was stupid.

Even though Yang Siwei didn't answer the call, he knew it was definitely about "Vientiane Island 2".

Yang Mi called Yang Siwei but couldn't get through, so she called Wu Bin.

Wu Bin did answer the phone, but unfortunately his words were very straightforward.

"Mi Mi, Director Li did let me choose this role. I can only say that you have a chance, but it's not great. Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, and Tang Yan also called me just now."

"Ah? Xun'er and Tangtang are too fast." Yang Mi felt bitter in her mouth. Among these three people, except Tang Yan, she had a slight chance of winning. As for the remaining two, she had no confidence against any of them.

In fact, Wu Bin didn't like Yang Mi at all.

Li Chen's original words to him were: "The domestic box office of 40 billion yuan has firmly occupied the top spot in the world, which is enough to support the cost. Therefore, the male and female protagonists of the second film are selected from Chinese actors. After all, in this film, the audience mainly watches the popcorn-like special effects."

"And all the money saved from Leonardo's film salary was spent on special effects."

According to this statement, Yang Mi is actually fully qualified. At least she is in the first tier except Liu Yifei, which will definitely be beneficial to the box office.

But precisely because this drama is mainly about special effects, Yang Mi's advantage is not so obvious.

Not to mention Yang Mi and other first-line artists who are ready to make a move, even big names like La Peikang and Han Saping can't sit still.

Han Saping called Li Chen, but the call didn't go through. He then called Liu Yifei, but the call still didn't go through.

There was no other choice but to call Yang Siwei.

"What? Flying to Seoul?"

"Yes, Director Han, the boss should be on the plane right now and hasn't landed yet."

“What is he doing in Seoul?”

Yang Siwei knew the relationship between Han Sanping and his boss, so he said, "Since the establishment of RC Entertainment, CJ has only had some complaints about My Love from the Star."

"So the boss is planning to personally shoot a South Korean movie this year to silence the other party?"

Han Sanping didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Li Chen was a man who just followed the will of others. How could he care about CJ's opinion?
"Has he fallen in love with Oscar?" Han Sanping was worthy of being Han Sanping. He guessed Li Chen's thoughts almost instantly.

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Just when La Peikang, Ye Ning, Yang Mi, Zhou Xun and others were unable to contact Li Chen, a piece of news suddenly became a hot search on portal websites and Weibo.

Sina Entertainment News
"Li Chen and Liu Yifei's surprise appearance at Seoul Airport caused a sensation. CJ Entertainment's high-level reception at the airport was suspected to be a big move."

"Seoul, March 2015, 3, exclusive report: At about 6 pm today, Rongchen Pictures CEO Li Chen and his wife Liu Yifei and their group suddenly appeared at Seoul Gimpo Airport, triggering a frenzy of Chinese and Korean media siege."

"CJ Entertainment dispatched dozens of black-clad security guards to form a human wall, and a convoy of special cars drove directly to the tarmac to pick him up. The scene was comparable to a visit by a head of state."

"Although the two sides have not officially announced their cooperation plan, Korean media have already sensed a major project from the lineup at the airport."

"The scene at the airport: top stars were present, and they were treated as special channels. CJ Entertainment applied for a special airport pass in advance, and Mr. and Mrs. Li Chen left directly from the bridge in a special car."

As soon as Yang Mi, Huang Xiaoming and Dabaobei met, they were attracted by the hot searches on Weibo.

"The Love of Silent Night" played a trick on everyone, and at the beginning of the year it caused a lot of controversy due to copyright disputes.

As a result, Qing was killed quietly before the New Year.

"No wonder I couldn't get through to my senior. Why did he go to South Korea?"

"I was thinking, with CJ making such a big scene, I wonder what big moves will be made by both sides."

"I don't know. Senior never follows the rules. The RC Entertainment, a joint venture with CJ, only made one movie, "My Love from the Star," and that was it. There has been no news from Chiyou in the past two years."

Huang Xiaoming and Yang Mi were guessing Li Chen's intentions one after another.

The big baby was scrolling through Weibo with shining eyes, but his attention was entirely focused on the lineup and specifications of the Koreans who came to pick him up at the airport.

If she and Huang Xiaoming went to South Korea together, I'm afraid at most some of her fans would come to pick them up at the airport.

It's nothing like the famous scene in the photo, which is comparable to the visit of a head of state.

There was a lot of discussion online, speculating on the purpose of Li Chen's trip to South Korea.

Yang Siwei received a call from Li Chen.

"At tonight's cocktail party, I will jointly announce the Parasite project with Li Meijing."

"Don't worry, boss. I know what to do."

"That's good."

Li Chen hung up the phone. Liu Yifei and he were in sync. She took his arm and raised her eyes and asked, "Are you worried that once Parasite is released, domestic public opinion will be unfavorable to us?"

Li Chen nodded: "There is this aspect. After all, I have many enemies. If someone adds fuel to the flames, it is hard to guarantee that I will not encounter a reputation crisis like Zhang Ziyi did when she filmed "Memoirs of a Geisha"."

Liu Yifei frowned and said, "No way, wasn't The Last Emperor also a film about us Chinese people made by foreigners?"

"My movie The Forbidden Kingdom was also like that, so why can't we make movies about foreigners?"

Li Chen laughed and touched his wife's smooth face: "My wife is really the essence of the sun, moon, heaven and earth. She is beautiful and intelligent. She coincides with my ideas."

Liu Yifei opened Li Chen's big hand and glared at him in reproach.

"What you just said is also the PR plan that Yang Siwei and I discussed. After all, I am no longer the unknown Beijing Film Academy student I was back then. My every move represents the highest achievement of Chinese films. It's not an exaggeration to say that I am the spokesperson for Chinese films."

"Now if we suddenly go to South Korea to shoot a Korean drama starring all South Korean actors, someone will definitely say something."

“Although art has no national boundaries, filmmakers do. If this movie ‘Parasite’ doesn’t win any awards in the end, it will probably be ridiculed by some people in China.”

Liu Yifei seemed to be thinking about something, muttering to herself, "Haven't Wu Yusen and Li An been working in North America for many years? Is it because Japan and South Korea are different from North America?"

Li Chen's guess was correct. That night, CJ held a welcome reception for Li Chen and his wife at the Shilla Hotel.

More than 300 Chinese and foreign media outlets and celebrities from all walks of life were present. The deputy mayor of Seoul and the head of South Korea's Ministry of Culture were also present.

In front of the media and guests on site, Li Chen and Li Meijing jointly announced the launch of RC Entertainment’s second project: "Parasite" directed by Li Chen, the Palme d'Or and Golden Lion director!
The Minister of Culture of South Korea even said on the spot that he would provide all support for "Parasite".
The South Korean media was jubilant, but when the news reached home, it caused heated discussion online.

"Why did Leo go to film a Korean movie? I thought Leo wanted to take a break this year, but he ended up going to Korea. Is there no place for him in China?"

"Leo has gone to support South Korean movies. Is he taking the wrong medicine?" "Leo has fallen into depravity. Is he going to South Korea to eat kimchi instead of pursuing a career in Hollywood?"

The news that Li Chen would direct "Parasite" spread throughout the country and abroad that night, and media in North America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and other countries all reported the news.

Han Sanping also called Li Chen.

"What's the matter? The capital is so big, it can't accommodate you?" Even though Han Sanping guessed Li Chen's thoughts, he was still a little displeased.

Li Chen's fans, some haters and netizens were arguing fiercely online. Even his superiors asked, "Why did Xiao Li go to South Korea?"
Li Chen couldn't explain to Han Sanping.

Should we tell Han Sanping that if he doesn't direct "Parasite" today, a Korean will still direct it in a few years and win several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Foreign Language Film?

By then, we will still only have one Best Foreign Language Film winner, Zhang Yimou and Li An.

"Director Han, please don't ask me. I have my reasons for doing this."

"You want to go for Oscar?"

Li Chen chuckled: "The Oscars may be a little tempting to others, but to me, it's just a game."

"I've finished playing the game of The Flowers of War. Now I'm just changing the copy."

Han Saping only half understood what Li Chen said, but Li Chen always gave him the impression of being able to turn decay into magic.

He still spared no effort in trusting Li Chen.

"Just take care of yourself."

"I understand, Director Han. This is just the first time. I will never visit this ugly and deformed peninsula again."

Han Saping had just hung up the phone with Li Chen when Ren Zhonglun called again. Han Saping frowned slightly. Ren Zhonglun had been contacting him frequently recently just for the share of "Vientiane Island 2".

However, although he and Li Chen have a close relationship, the closer they are, the more they understand each other.

For this kind of situation, since Li Chen has decided to exclude the upper shadow, even if he helps to ease the situation in the middle, the effect will not be too great.

To use the words of Li Chen, people with different ideals cannot work together.

If you can sacrifice your bottom line for your dragon son, don't blame me, Li Chen, for acting on my own.

In fact, Han Sanping knew that although Li Chen was a little impulsive, he was not stupid.

It has drawn a clear line with Shanghai Film Group but has not excluded China Film Group. This is obviously not a free gift.

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Yang Siwei never fights a battle unprepared, and the heated discussions on the Internet died down in less than half a day.

Both media attention and popularity on Weibo are declining rapidly.

Li Chen's reputation gradually returned to normal.

Some people have guessed that Li Chen might have come here for the Oscars.

After all, the mainland's review mechanism has been hotly discussed during the two exchange rates in recent days.

If you want to avoid any interference, then there's nothing wrong with going to South Korea to shoot an R-rated film.

Li Chen accompanied Miss Liu on a two-day tour in South Korea and then flew to Shanghai with her.

Several leading actors of "Ode to Joy", including the four beauties, have already arrived in Shanghai.

Yang Mi came specially to pick up Li Chen and Liu Yifei. She was being attentive to them for no reason. Li Chen could guess Yang Mi's plan with just his toes.

Yang Mi acted as the driver, while Li Chen and Liu Yifei sat in the back seat. Yang Mi glanced at the rearview mirror and said carefully, "Senior, please consider me for Vientiane Island 2! I'm under a lot of pressure right now."

"I didn't feel it at first, but now when I think about the 4.1 million bet, I can't sleep at night. Now I sleep less than four hours a day on average. I am either on the set or on the way to the set."

Liu Yifei chuckled. She had also heard about this. It was said that Yang Mi had been appearing in several crews recently, which made the film crew very dissatisfied.

"What are you laughing at, Liu Qianqian!"

Liu Yifei shook her head slightly and said nothing.

Li Chen looked out the window and didn't say anything.

The car became unusually quiet. Yang Mi glanced at Li Chen's profile and felt increasingly unsure.

"Senior?"

Liu Yifei couldn't bear to watch it anymore and gently bumped into her husband: "Mimi is calling you!"

Only then did Li Chen turn around and look at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi felt uncomfortable being stared at by her senior.

"What's wrong, Senior?"

Li Chen snorted softly: "Mi Mi, if you were still in Rong Chen, it would be understandable for me to say a few words to Director Wu on your behalf."

"Rongchen, Reba, Yunyun, Yingbao and others, whether it's you or Tangtang, if I give it to you, how can I explain it to them?"

Yang Mi stuck out her tongue: "Tangtang is looking for you too, senior?"

Li Chen shook his head, looked out the window again, and ignored Yang Mi.

Liu Yifei said, "He also said the same thing to Tangtang a few days ago. Since you are the boss yourself, you should understand him."

Yang Mi pursed her lips: "Okay. I also know that a core project of a company like Vientiane Island will definitely not be given to an 'outsider' like me!"

Yang Mi deliberately emphasized the word "outsider", and Li Chen immediately became angry when he heard it.

"You said it yourself. Don't come to me for help if you run into trouble in the future!"

"People are all made of flesh and blood. Why doesn't it work for you?"

Seeing that her husband was angry, Liu Yifei gently pulled him and winked at him.

Although Li Chen's tone was calm, to Yang Mi it sounded like thunder out of the blue.

At least she had never seen her senior speak to her in such a tone.

"Senior, I was just joking, why did you take it so seriously!" Yang Mi was so anxious that her nose was sore.

It’s not that I feel aggrieved, but I’m afraid.

To be honest, these two sentences from Li Chen put too much pressure on her.

If she fails to reach the bet, she will definitely have to ask her senior and best friend for help in the end.

Yang Mi really wanted to bite off her tongue. Why did she get so carried away? She must have eaten too much mutton and her voice sounded so smelly!
There have been too many precedents. So far, she has never seen anyone who has offended her senior's circle end up well.

Yang Mi repeatedly winked at Liu Yifei for help.

Liu Yifei was helpless. Just as she was about to speak, she saw her husband's eyes looking at her and swallowed the words back.

(End of this chapter)