Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 831 Little Red Riding Hood Wants to Meet
Chen Kexin and the others returned to the Peninsula Hotel.

Reba returned to Crystal Wu, and on the way, she didn't dare to joke with the big boss as usual.

Today's big boss exudes an aura that keeps strangers at bay.

Dilraba returned to her room and, like Chen Kexin and the others, continued to watch the Oscars live stream.

However, when she saw that the host had changed, Dilraba's expression instantly became tense.

"This is hilarious!"

Looking at the WeChat groups again, they were already in a frenzy.

"Wow! The boss has over 100 million followers on Weibo!"

"An Oscar win brought me over 10 million new followers. The first person on the entire internet to surpass 100 million followers is actually a big boss. I even bet it was the boss's wife!"

"Does this mean that out of every 14 people on the street, one is a fan of the boss?"

"It seems the boss is the world's first celebrity to have over 100 million social media followers!"

"We gain fans through our dramas, but the boss gains fans purely by slapping people in the face! This 'Buddha's Palm' move directly propelled him to the Oscars."

"Let's take stock of all the times our bosses slapped us in the face over the years."

"The boss's method of attracting fans is far more powerful than Ren Woxing's Star-Absorbing Technique."

Dilraba was delighted by what she saw and couldn't help but reply as well.

“I’ll start, Sharon Stone.”

Wu Yusen

"Feng"

The Oscars broadcast was still ongoing when Mango TV, Asia's largest live streaming platform, was removed, although broadcasts from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia continued.

But viewership plummeted, even after a change of host.

Then another trending topic on Weibo topped the list: #La La Land Wins Best International Film#, making the internet even more lively.

Since no one was available to accept the award, Leonardo DiCaprio, his stand-in, had to go up and accept it on Li Chen's behalf.

Chen Kexin was very disappointed that he didn't win Best Director, but he had actually expected it.

-

Tian Xiwei has just left the examination room at the third round of the entrance exams for the Beijing Film Academy.

Today, the most talked-about topic on campus isn't art exam results, but the Oscars.

Tian Xiwei felt like she was on her idol's home turf.

Before I even entered the exam room, I heard someone shout, "They've left! They've really left!"

Then, a cheer suddenly erupted from the crowd.

Several boys jumped onto the stone benches in the corridor, holding up their phones and shouting, "Senior Li Chen is awesome!"

Tian Xiwei clutched her admission ticket as she walked through the crowd.

I heard a lot of news about my idol, especially that his fan base had surpassed 100 million.

"Idol, I've made it to the third round of auditions, why haven't you followed me back yet?" Tian Xiwei kept questioning herself.

In what ways is she inferior to Zhang Ruonan?

Just as Tian Xiwei was feeling extremely frustrated, someone patted her on the shoulder.

Tian Xi turned her head slightly and saw that it was Guan Xiaotong.

"How did the exam go?" Guan Xiaotong asked with a smile.

Tian Xiwei knew that Guan Xiaotong had starred in her idol's Palme d'Or-winning film "Shoplifters," so she became very close to Guan Xiaotong from the beginning.

Of course, she wasn't the only one who got close to Guan Xiaotong.

The girls who participated in the third round of auditions, including Zhou Ye and Zhang Jiajia, all became very close to Guan Xiaotong.

"No matter how I take the test, I can't beat you! You're the nation's sweetheart, and you even have the Palme d'Or!" Tian Xi smiled, blinking her big doe eyes.

Guan Xiaotong was also very confident; she believed that her grades in her professional courses were far ahead of other art students.

"Hey, don't look so down. Come on, I'll treat you to dinner. Don't think about it anymore now that the exam is over."

"That's true. Okay, I'll call my dad. You're an old hand at Beijing, I'm going to eat you alive today!" Tian Xi said affectionately, hugging Guan Xiaotong.

He never wondered why Guan Xiaotong suddenly became so close to him during the third round of auditions.

It wasn't until the two got into a black minivan that Tian Xiwei realized something was wrong.

"This car is yours? You even have a driver!" Tian Xiwei looked around. Just by looking at the car's accessories and seats, she felt that the car must cost at least 800,000 or 900,000 yuan, and it even had a personal driver.

Guan Xiaotong's information is available online, and her family isn't particularly wealthy.

Guan Xiaotong chuckled and poked Tian Xiwei's forehead: "What are you thinking! I couldn't afford this car even if you sold me!"

"Whose car is that!"

"I'll tell you later!" Guan Xiaotong kept everyone in suspense.

The two were taken to a clubhouse in the Xishan villa area.

Tian Xiwei stood at the door, looked up, and quickly pulled Guan Xiaotong aside, whispering, "Yao? Where is this? Let's just grab something to eat. This place must be expensive!"

Guan Xiaotong chuckled: "This is my first time here too. How would I know if it's expensive or not? Let's go. You really thought we came here for a meal? I don't have any money to treat you!"

Guan Xiaotong followed the newcomers into the garden first. The two girls held hands and looked at everything with curiosity!

The unusually quiet environment made even the usually talkative Tian Xiwei much quieter.

It wasn't until the two were led into a private room with a very artistic atmosphere that Tian Xiwei suddenly realized what was going on.

The person sitting in front of me is Yang Siwei, the CEO of Yixin Media and Youku!
Tian Xi was stunned on the spot, while Guan Xiaotong, who was already quite adept at handling things, quickly stepped forward and sat down next to Yang Siwei, saying sweetly, "Sister, you've lost a lot of weight!"

Yang Siwei laughed heartily and pinched Guan Xiaotong's nose: "You really know how to talk!"

Tian Xiwei then realized what was happening and hurriedly stepped forward to stand in front of Yang Siwei and Guan Xiaotong, saying awkwardly, "Sister Siwei, my name is Tian Xiwei."

Guan Xiaotong covered her mouth and chuckled, then stood up and pulled Tian Xiwei to stand in front of Yang Siwei: "Now you know why we're here today, right? My sister can't go to school, so she sent the two of us here."

A surge of immense joy welled up in Tian Xiwei's heart, and all her worries of the past few days vanished.

Her face immediately lit up with a smile, and she patted her chest, saying, "My idol still hasn't followed me back, I was almost desperate, but I never expected this! Sister, you're the savior of all suffering!"

Yang Siwei laughed heartily; she had become Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy).

"The boss doesn't have time to pay attention to you guys every day. From now on, you can't call us idols, you have to call us boss, understand?"

Tian Xi nodded emphatically: "I've got it! I've always wanted to call you, but I never had the chance!"

Yang Siwei nodded and gestured for the two to sit down: "Congratulations on your excellent results in the art exams."

Tian Xiwei's heart skipped a beat: "Does Sister Siwei's statement mean that she has already passed the third test?"

"It must be true. The boss's teacher is Director Tian, ​​and the boss himself is a visiting professor. If he wants to find out about his and Xiaotong's grades, he can probably do it with just one phone call."

As Tian Xiwei was secretly speculating, Yang Siwei spoke again.

"Don't tell anyone about our meeting today, except your family. I've met Xiaotong's parents, and they agree to her signing with the company." "As for Xiaotian, go home today and discuss it with your parents, then give me an answer tomorrow."

Tian Xiwei hurriedly stood up: "Sis, there's no need to discuss it. My parents know I'm a fan of the boss, and I applied to the Beijing Film Academy hoping to work for the company someday!"

"These past few days, my dad has been comforting me, telling me to do my best and leave the rest to fate!"

Yang Siwei nodded: "Okay, you and Xiaotong come to the company tomorrow, someone will sign contracts with you."

"Although you two are adults, it's best to have your parents with you. I have other things to do. You two can order whatever you want to eat. I won't keep you company. Eat and have fun, and a driver will take you home."

Seeing Yang Siwei get up to leave, the two girls quickly saw her to the door.

Only after Yang Siwei disappeared at the end of the corridor did the two girls return to their room.

Tian Xiwei immediately put on a smiling face, pointed at Guan Xiaotong and laughed, "Well! Guan Xiaotong, your acting is pretty good! You said you'd treat me to dinner, but when you got here, I thought you were going to sell me out. I was on edge the whole way here!"

Guan Xiaotong laughed heartily: "That's right, I sold you out, sold you to Brother Li!"

"You call the boss Brother Li? Oh my, the difference between close and distant relationships really matters!" Tian Xi said with a hint of envy, finally sorting out the events of the past few days.

No wonder Xiao Tong suddenly became a little closer to me; it turns out we're fellow disciples.

It seems that Xiao Tong already knew that Sister Wei wanted to sign him!
"Do you have the boss's contact information?"

"Of course, not to mention Brother Li, I also have Sister Yifei's contact information, and my parents have it too. Otherwise, how could my parents have felt at ease letting me go to Cannes when I was so young!"

"When did you know the boss would sign me?"

"Of course I passed the second round! Sister Fei is pregnant, otherwise you would definitely be able to see the newly crowned Oscar-winning actress today!" Guan Xiaotong said excitedly.

The two enjoyed a delicious meal at 'Yao' and then toured the area.

Stepping out of this garden-style clubhouse, Tian Xiwei felt as if she had returned from heaven to earth.

"I don't recognize any of the people I just met, but they have such a strong presence!" Tian Xi whispered to Guan Xiaotong as they sat in the car.

"Hmm, I don't know them either. People who frequent this club must be rich and powerful, of course, not the two of us!" Guan Xiaotong said with a smile.

Aside from Guan Xiaotong and Tian Xiwei getting what they wanted, Li Chen encountered a problem in the United States.

The Oscars ceremony thoroughly exposed the divisions and chaos in American society.

In Crystal Wu's study, only Li Chen and Tim Smith were present.

"He wants to see me?"

“Yes, boss, his son-in-law just spoke to him on the phone and is meeting him at his building!” Tim Smith said casually.

Li Chen chuckled lightly: "Seeing me is just a pretense, crisis management is the real purpose, isn't it? Sigh, I've become someone else's stepping stone now!"

Today's Oscar storm has caused a global uproar.

And since Trump likes to show off his style, if we meet, he'll probably end up just being a background character.

Being relegated to the background is a minor matter; the real issue is that meeting this old man inevitably involves taking a photo together.

In the future, whatever this guy does will most likely be seized upon and whipped from time to time.

"Boss, you're absolutely right. This is a crucial period for him. He just won 'Super Tuesday,' but he's embroiled in the anti-Latin controversy. Your walkout protest has given him an ally who is right on the sidelines."

"Moreover, with the rising influence of Asian voters in Florida and Pennsylvania, he urgently needs to improve his xenophobic image."

Tim's analysis was very insightful, and Li Chen nodded: "You've missed something. Hollywood has always been a stronghold for his opponents. He has long criticized liberal elites for controlling the media, and my walkout protest gave him a perfect opportunity to make a fuss."

Tim nodded and smiled: "So, boss, do you want to see him?"

"Fly to New York to see him? Forget it. Tell his son-in-law I'm going back to China tomorrow." Li Chen didn't want to be labeled as a Trump ally; he had already achieved his goal.

My wife won an Oscar, so the trip was worthwhile. There were also unexpected gains. I believe the Oscar ratings will be clear when they come out tomorrow.

Yang Siwei has already reported to him the storm of domestic Mango TV and Southeast Asian media jointly boycotting the Oscars.

When Li Chen left, only a few awards had been presented; the real awards were yet to come.

Tim replied decisively, "Okay, I'll reply to them now."

Tim is very efficient, but the other side responded even faster.

"What? A video call?" Li Chen didn't expect that guy to be so persistent.

Tim laughed and said, "That's right, boss, I think video calls are something we should consider."

Li Chen sighed helplessly: "He really is a persistent guy."

“Okay, video calls are fine, but tell them, first, no public live streams allowed, only internal recordings by his team permitted, and any releases must be approved by me!”

"Secondly, the topics discussed will not involve anything positive, but only opposition to racial discrimination in the field of art."

"I understand, boss. I'll give them my answer right away." Tim Smith had no idea that the other side would win.

Otherwise, they might have already actively encouraged Li Chen, the boss, to meet with that old man.

Top floor of the Jian Guo Building, New York
An old man wearing a little red hat excitedly gesticulated: "(The English) This guy is a genius! Oscar laughed at him, but he won, just like me!"

"That's why we need to make the Rose great again and protect everyone's dignity!" The old man paced back and forth in front of his staff as if he were on steroids.

-

That evening, a historic video conversation began.

Little Red Riding Hood grinned: "(Li), do you know why they attacked you? Because you, like me, are winners!"

Li Chen wanted to laugh when he saw Little Red Riding Hood's adorable appearance, but he managed to hold it in: "I only care about my work and the dignity of my family."

Little Red Riding Hood's expression changed instantly, becoming serious: "Listen, I can help you deal with those Hollywood hypocrites."

Li Chen found it even funnier; who could this old man possibly handle?

"Thank you. Movie problems should be solved with movies. I appreciate your kindness."

"Listen, believe me, just as you would believe yourself!" Little Red Riding Hood began to dance with joy again.
Li Chen still smiled, thinking to himself, "If I believed you, I'd be a complete idiot! If the driver believed you, the country would be gone. If Maskov believed you, he'd be sidelined after he was done with you."

Seeing that Li Chen, a Chinese man, remained unmoved.

Little Red Riding Hood continued to coax him: "Li, as long as you cooperate with me, once I get up there, I will consider relaxing the quota for Chinese films to be distributed in the United States."

This remark thoroughly amused Li Chen, and the smile on his lips widened even further.

He should be the one saying that.

Several Chinese films have entered the US market; you'll need to broaden your scope.

-

The following day, before the Oscar ratings were even released, a rumor from the New York Times topped the trending charts in both the East and West of the United States.

#Plan and Li.Chen have a friendly exchange#
It was already past 3 a.m. on March 1st in China.

Yang Siwei was awakened by a rapid phone call.

"Boss, look! The big boss is trending again!"

Yang Siwei mumbled in a daze, "So what if it's trending? What's so strange about the boss trending?"

"No, boss, this time is different! You need to take a look right away, I have a feeling something big is going to happen."

(End of this chapter)