Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 808 The Billion-Dollar Promise of "If You Are the One 3"
After seeing Yang Mi and Li Yifeng off, Liu Yifei called her husband back.

Hearing that the relationship between Yang Mi and Feng Shaofeng has been confirmed, Li Chen doesn't want to be a pushover, given Zhou Xun's cautionary tale.

"You Li family members are really popular. Fan Bingbing found Li Chen, and Mimi found Li Yifeng. How come they're all from the Li family?" Liu Yifei complained.

"Stop right there! I'm not related to these two!"

He wouldn't stoop to associating with either of them—one a stone man, the other a prostitute.

Li Chen's words made the pregnant woman giggle.

However, the pregnant woman couldn't smile anymore the next day.

Before the "Honey Peak" romance had even ended, another bombshell story made headlines.

Sina Entertainment News

Yesterday, a set of photos encouraging Nazha to kiss Feng Mingchao went viral online. Afterwards, Nazha responded on Weibo with a still from her new drama: "All of this is in the past."

"Her boyfriend Zhang Han doesn't seem to be affected by these photos. Feng Mingchao, the other party in the kissing photo incident, spoke out on Weibo early this morning to clarify that he did not take the photos."

"Judging from the angle, Naja is said to have taken the photos herself with her phone."

Liu Yifei frowned deeply, feeling like she was being manipulated by Naza, and even more so, she had pleaded for the girl's husband.

She said she didn't like Zhang Han, but then she got together with him.

They said she'd never been in a relationship, but then photos of her passionately kissing someone in bed were leaked!
I never expected this girl to be so wild and yet pretend to be so innocent. No wonder so many people online are criticizing her.

Just as Liu Yifei was about to block this sweet-talking girl, the phone rang.

Liu Yifei didn't answer the phone and hung up immediately.

They encouraged the other party to hang up immediately, but the call didn't go through again.

This made Naza completely anxious.

Although her boyfriend Zhang Han outwardly supported her on Weibo, he turned around and gave her the cold shoulder.

However, she could understand that if a man saw such a photo and didn't react, then nine times out of ten he was just playing around with her.

After much thought, Naza decided to call Hu Ge to encourage her.

As soon as the call connected, Naza immediately poured out her heart to Hu Ge, hoping that Hu Ge could help her explain to Liu Yifei that she did not intend to deceive him.

"What good is it for you to come to me about something like this! Besides, you should think about how to explain this to President Cai first!" Hu Ge was speechless. If you don't think about explaining to your agency after something happens, do you think President Cai is a pushover?

This exposure might just be a warning from President Cai!
After all, when Naza and Feng Mingchao were dating, both he and Cai Yinong were aware of it.

If Cai Yinong and Feng Mingchao jointly exposed it, the former could cut off Nazha's path to Rongchen, while the latter could take this opportunity to return to the public eye.

It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

"I'm an artist under Tangren Media, so everything is fine, but it seems like Sister Yifei has blocked me! I can't contact her!" Naza urged anxiously.

Hu Ge snorted: "If I were Yifei, I would have blocked you too. Do you even have a word of truth to you? There's a saying, 'Once is enough, twice is enough, but three times is not enough.' Do you think that just because Yifei smiled at you, you have a close relationship?"

Naza was encouraged to keep quiet.

While encouraging Naza to get into trouble, Dilraba is focused on her career.

In addition, Dilraba actively engages in public welfare, becoming a star in poverty alleviation efforts, contributing to the revitalization of her hometown, and helping her fellow villagers escape poverty.

All efforts will be rewarded.

"Huh? On the Spring Festival Gala again?" Dilraba's mouth dropped open in surprise.

"What, you don't want to go on? Next year's Spring Festival Gala will add a branch venue in the Western Regions, and the lead dancer for 'Dance and Music in the Western Regions' is not someone just anyone can do."

"I heard from the boss that many of your fellow villagers in the Western Regions Song and Dance Troupe are vying fiercely for the lead dancer position!" Yang Siwei said with a smile.

"No, no, sister, that's not what I meant! It's just that I was on the Spring Festival Gala last year, and I thought I wouldn't be on it this year," Dilraba quickly explained.

"Yes, this was indeed very sudden. But given the relationship between the boss and Yang Ma, it's not surprising that such a good thing happened to you. We can't just ask your fellow villager, can we? You must not follow her example. The company won't hire someone with such a love-struck mind."

Dilraba was startled: "Sister, wasn't it said that she would join Daylight Entertainment after her contract with Tangren expired?"

"That's just wishful thinking on her part, it's hopeless!" Yang Siwei didn't offer any further explanation.

Dilraba didn't press the matter further. After hanging up the phone, she discussed the matter with her agent and assistant.

"Could it be that Sister Fei has changed her mind?"

"Definitely. The landlady may be soft-hearted, but she's not easy to bully. You, my fellow villager, are having so much fun. Aren't you treating the landlady like a fool?"

"Okay, never mind, let's just focus on our own things," Dilraba nodded.

"Sister, if what you're saying is true, do you think your fellow villager will call you?"

The assistant's words surprised both Dilraba and her manager slightly.

That evening, Naza was encouraged to call Reba.

One minute she's talking about friendship as classmates, the next she's talking about hometown ties; Dilraba's head is spinning.

But the thought that Sister Fei had blocked this fellow villager made him feel a little smug.

She wouldn't help with this kind of favor, even if she could.

The consequence of being a pushover is that you end up pleasing neither side.

"You've taken Sister Fei's trust in you for granted!"

"What you did, no artist in Rong Chen's group would dare to do!"

"You've done it twice! I don't dare plead with Sister Fei. No one, except the big boss, dares to mess with Sister Fei!"

Naza tried to persuade him, but it was to no avail.

Li Chen returned from Hong Kong, concluding his global promotional tour.

After washing up in the evening, the couple went to bed. When his wife brought up the matter, Li Chen was not surprised at all.

Feng Mingchao isn't the first one. There's another fashion designer whose photos haven't been revealed yet, and there are still plenty of intimate photos of them.

"You never intended to sign this girl in the first place, did you know her true nature?" Liu Yifei asked, leaning against Li Chen's chest.

"How would I know? She's not the only one in the entertainment industry who lives behind a mask. Besides, I don't have time to pay attention to these minor characters. If you hadn't been so easily swayed and taken a liking to them, none of this would have happened."

"Are you blaming me?" "I'm not blaming you. I just want to tell you that at our current level, almost no one would approach you without a purpose."

Li Chen's words deeply resonated with Liu Yifei.

Indeed, even if she weren't Rong Chen's boss's wife now, she would definitely be a super-rich woman.

"Go to sleep. Don't worry about irrelevant people anymore. Your two sons aren't enough of a worry for you!"

"Hmph! Neither of your two sons are as troublesome as you!" Liu Yifei retorted, then angrily covered her head and went to sleep.

I haven't felt this way in a long time, being lectured by my husband and unable to retaliate.

Two days later, it seemed as if they were trying to capitalize on the trending topic.

The wealthy second-generation husband of Liu Tao, a virtuous wife and loving mother, also showed off a loving photo of the two in bed.

Compared to Naza and Feng Mingchao, Liu Tao without makeup and the bald powerhouse Wang Ke are truly ugly beyond belief.

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Beijing Business Daily reported
Huayi Brothers acquired a 70% stake in Feng Xiaogang's company, Dongyang Meila, for 10.5 billion yuan, marking another step forward in the capitalization of director IP.

“2015年11月20日讯，国内影视巨头华宜兄弟今日发布重磅公告，继上月大手笔6.56亿收购东洋好憨之后，今又拟以10.5亿元现金收购东洋没啦传媒有限公司70%股权。”

"After the completion of this transaction, the company, which is controlled by the famous director Feng Xiaogang and was established only two months ago, has reached a valuation of 15 billion yuan, setting a record for the acquisition of a director's company in China."

"Public information shows that Dongyang Meila was established on September 2, 2015, with a registered capital of only 5 million yuan. Feng Xiaogang holds 99% of the shares and Lu Guoqiang holds 1%. As of the time of the acquisition, the company's net assets were -0.55 million yuan, and it was still in a loss-making state."

"However, Huayi Brothers still gave a high valuation of 15 billion yuan, mainly based on Feng Xiaogang's personal IP value and the expected revenue of future film projects."

"Huayi Brothers revealed in its announcement that Dongyang Meila currently has multiple film and television projects in reserve, including filming plans for movies such as 'If You Are the One 3' and 'Youth,' as well as development plans for multiple variety shows."

Southern Weekly reported
"Feng Xiaogang's absence from the Golden Horse Awards sparks controversy: arrogance and prejudice beneath the Best Actor aura?"

"On the evening of November 21, 2015, the 52nd Golden Horse Awards ceremony concluded at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei. When the presenter announced that Feng Xiaogang had won Best Actor for his role as 'Sixth Master' in 'Mr. Six,' the audience erupted in applause."

"However, the winner himself did not appear on the stage to accept the award. Instead, Guan Hu accepted the award on his behalf. This absence sparked heated discussions in the film industry across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, and public opinion quickly split into two camps: support and criticism."

In his acceptance speech, which was read by director Guan Hu, Feng Xiaogang said that he would no longer act and that he felt sorry for the professional actors.

That evening, Hong Kong's Apple Daily ran a headline in its entertainment section titled "Mainland Best Actor Disdains Accepting Award," quoting an unnamed Hong Kong film worker.

"The Golden Horse Awards are one of the highest honors in Chinese-language cinema, and this absence is disrespectful to all filmmakers."

"The report sparked heated discussions on social media, and the hashtag #FengXiaogangActingLikeADivas# even topped the Weibo hot search list."

Huayi Brothers made a high-profile acquisition of Dongyang Meila and also revealed that the third installment of the "If You Are the One" series is about to start filming. In addition, Feng Xiaogang won the Golden Horse Award but did not show up to accept the award, which won over a lot of people's hearts and made Huayi Brothers' stock price rise by 3% instantly!

However, just two days later, the news of the start of filming for "Yunnan Insect Valley" and the completion of filming for "Never Say Die" instantly brought Huayi's stock price back to its original level.

Beijing News reported

"The filming of 'Yunnan Insect Valley' has officially begun! Rongchen Pictures is creating a top-notch adventure epic, with Tian Zhuangzhuang taking over as director and Huang Xiaoming leading the exploration team."

"On November 23, 2015, the film 'Yunnan Insect Valley,' produced by Rongchen Pictures and adapted from the classic novel of the same name by Tianxia Bachang, was officially launched in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan."

"The film was originally scheduled to be directed by Wu Bin, but it was later changed to be directed by the fifth-generation director Tian Zhuangzhuang. The main cast still consists of Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yuqi and Jiang Chao."

"At the opening ceremony, Tian Zhuangzhuang revealed that in addition to maintaining the special effects of the first two films, the film will also strengthen the live-action shooting and lighting and shadow arrangement, and try its best to restore the suffocating feeling of the Insect Valley and the mysterious color of the primitive religion."

"The crew will be in seclusion for four months, and filming is expected to wrap up in May 2016. Stay tuned!"

Huang Xiaoming admitted: "Director Tian asked us to join the crew a month in advance to train in rock climbing, diving, and even learn the Yunnan dialect. Hu Bayi will be even more 'wild' this time!"

Zhang Yuqi joked that Shirley Yang's action scenes account for more than 60% of her scenes, and she'll probably be suspended by wires until she doubts her existence!

Beijing Times reported
"Never Say Die has successfully wrapped up filming! Happy Twist continues its hilarious legend, with the Shen-Ma duo sparking new chemistry."

"On November 25, 2015, the comedy film 'Never Say Die,' produced by Mahua FunAge and adapted from the classic stage play of the same name, officially wrapped up filming in Beijing."

"The film is co-directed by Song Yang and Zhang Chiyu, and stars Shen Teng, Mary, and Ai Lun. It is the third big-screen production by Happy Twist after Goodbye Mr. Loser and Hello Mr. Billionaire."

"The film has been highly anticipated since filming began and is expected to become another box office dark horse in the 2016 comedy market. 'Never Say Die' has entered the post-production stage and is expected to be released nationwide in July 2016."

On the flight to Shanghai, Li Chen and Chen Kexin sat together.

"Huayi is really unlucky. They've never had a good day since they met Rongchen." Chen Kexin's sense of belonging to Rongchen Film Industry has reached its peak.

If he hadn't joined Rong Chen, he might never have had the chance to become a Golden Lion director, let alone compete for an Oscar.

"These two brothers are just putting on a show. If you don't have the money, don't do acquisitions. Although installment payments are standard practice, look at this: the two acquisitions are worth nearly 18 billion, and they can't even come up with 200 million for the first installment!"

Li Chen's words also reflect the attitude of most netizens.

Where in the world can you find such a sucker as Da Wang and Xiao Wang, who are registered as a shell company with only 500 million yuan?

To win over Feng Xiaogang and those few minor celebrities, they spent a whopping 18 billion yuan. Even Mao Shiba wasn't that daring.

Even without Li Chen, this stock price would still lack momentum.

"Media reports indicate that Feng Xiaogang, Ge You, and Shu Qi have already gone to Sanya, and filming for 'If You Are the One 3' may begin in the next few days," Chen Kexin said with a smile.

"Director Chen, it's not like the early 2000s when you had no choice but to watch Feng Xiaogang's movies anymore. How much market do you think 'If You Are the One 3' still has?"

"Yes, the audience has changed several times. Now it's the era of the post-90s generation. Who would still watch two people who are over a hundred years old combined talking about love!"

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun have loud slogans about "de-cinematization," but in reality, they still can't escape the influence of film.

The fact that Dongyang, a shell company that acquired Feng Xiaogang for a sky-high price, is no longer around is proof of this.

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In the Feng Xiaogang Film Commune of Hainan Province, Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, and Ge You, dressed in brightly colored clothes, walked in the middle of the road.

Feng Xiaogang stood between the two, looking as if he were giving orders.

"Zhonglei, don't worry, the 'If You Are the One' series is a money-printing machine. With the number of screens now, 10 billion is no problem!"

Wang Zhonglei felt a chill run down his spine: "Damn it, you dare to boast about Haikou when it's actually filmed there! 10 billion? If you can't deliver on that promise, let's see how you explain yourself!"

"Xiaogang, I think we shouldn't act out of spite regarding the release schedule of 'If You Are the One 3'. Let's try to avoid competing with Rong Chen. When it comes to making money, there's no need to act impulsively. What do you think?"

Ge You remained silent, thinking to himself, "The situation has really changed. Five years ago, Wang Zhonglei wouldn't have backed down."

But nowadays, who isn't intimidated by Rongchen Pictures' films?

The era of Huayi, where a new generation replaced the old, and the era of Xiaogang and me, are all gone forever.
(End of this chapter)