Actor: Thank you.

Inside a penthouse in Singapore.

Lying in bed, Ms. Gong Li reached out and touched the women's cigarette case on the bedside table.

Take one out.

Women's cigarettes are thin and long, and are known as "rat tails" in Hong Kong.

That's a very vivid description.

This is due to differences in aesthetic preferences among different groups.

Men who smoke, especially short and thick cigars, want them to be thick to make them look strong.

A man of great talent displays masculinity.

Of course, this was also an old-fashioned male aesthetic, and later the "slender dog" style became popular.

But women prefer items with a slender shape.

Cars, clothes, and even canned drinks are all like this; long and thin cans are more popular with women.

Gong Li fumbled around for a few more times but couldn't find the lighter.

pat!

Just then, a sound of a fire being struck came from nearby.

She turned around, held the cigarette between her lips, and leaned in.

She lit the cigarette, took a puff, took it off, held it between her fingers, and handed it to Zhang Yuan, who had helped her light it.

She raised an eyebrow, indicating that he should take it.

Zhang Yuan casually took it and took a puff.

Then he frowned and glanced at it.

“It’s tasteless.”

He returned the cigarette to his older sister.

But then he noticed the other person give a meaningful smile.

"what happened?"

"You're really something." Gong Li took the cigarette back and smoked it himself.

"It's quite bland."

I wasn't talking about taste.

Gong Li recalled that she had taken the initiative to "discuss the play" with him on the set of "Curse of the Golden Flower".

The other person refused the cigarette she offered, using her being married as an excuse, saying that she had principles and declined.

She didn't dislike it; on the contrary, she found it interesting.

Given Gong Li's status, if she wanted to find someone to hang out with, she could simply shout out and the line would stretch from Nantianmen to Penglai East Road.

Of course, that doesn't mean my older sister is such a casual person.

She had already calculated everything.

However, by the time of "Curse of the Golden Flower," she was already having marital problems and was dealing with many household chores.

Then you need to find something to do and someone to entertain yourself and relieve boredom, right?

Especially seeing that Zhang Yimou's former lover is now living a happy life with both a son and a daughter.

She not only has no children, but her marriage is also in complete disarray.

The difference is huge, so it's bound to be uncomfortable.

Moreover, Gong Li fits the theory that "beautiful women love ugly men".

Many great beauties choose men who are not particularly good-looking.

This has also led to a decline in the attractiveness of newcomers in the entertainment industry.

The key issue is that the breeding is flawed.

Anyone who has worked in pet breeding knows that strong genes from a single mother are useless; if you mate a stray cat or dog, the offspring will still have a face full of blemishes.

Only when both sides are top-tier breeds can top-quality offspring be produced.

Humans are not animals.

Just like Kim Hee-sun's child grew up like that, it's all because of her husband.

It's worth noting that Bai Bing only bears a slight resemblance to Kim Hee-sun, yet she has been promoted by the Eagle King for many years and given a lot of resources.

But preferences are preferences, and when you go out to have fun, you should naturally look for things that are pleasing to the eye.

Nobody would go to a KTV and order a girl like Ru Hua.

Finding Zhang Yuan was also to relieve boredom.

But when it comes to finding someone to amuse you, you can always find someone.

But now I've encountered someone who won't comply.

And the reason given was so "absurd".

She actually found it interesting.

Only now, several years later, does she realize this.

It turns out that this "absurd" reason is actually true!
After hearing that I was getting a divorce, this guy was quicker to take off his pants than he was to turn on me!
Wow, you're really that principled!
Rare.

It's even more interesting now.

But what you've done is a bit excessive!

Gong Li also has a temper.

Who am I?

Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, Best Actress at the Montreal Film Festival, Best Actress at the Hundred Flowers Awards, Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards, Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards, and Best Actress at the Changchun Film Festival.

Jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, and president of the jury at the Berlin Film Festival, Tokyo Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival.

The room is too small to fit so many people...

These are all honors she received in the first half of her life, before she turned 40.

And that's only a relatively important part of it.

Her trophies could fill an entire room.

In Zhang Yuan's mind, Gong Li is the second most respected actress in China.

The first is Teacher Zhao Lirong.

Released in 91, she starred in the film "New Year" alongside Li Baotian, Ge You, Liu Xiaolingtong, and others.

This earned Zhao Lirong the Best Actress award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

This is the first time in Chinese history that a Chinese actress has won Best Actress at an international film festival.

It was a year earlier than Gong Li's Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for "The Story of Qiu Ju".

What does it mean to be virtuous and talented?

The honors Gong Li has received are enough to make actresses across the country, and even the world, envious.

This is also a case of heroes being created by the times, unprecedented and unparalleled.

With such high achievements, it's natural to have a temper.

When I wanted to play with you, you disagreed.

Now you can play whenever you want?

I don't care about saving face!

Before she could even get angry, Zhang Yuan had already taken off all his socks.

UI.

Gong Li was about to explode when she raised her hand and rubbed her eyes.

Am I getting old, or are my eyesight failing, or what?

The proportions seem a bit off...

She hesitated for a moment, and then she was thrown onto the bed.

I don't care about this or that.

What kind of Best Actress?

What I want is an award-winning actress.

People often complain that Gong Li looks "strong," saying she has broad shoulders and a thick waist.

Actually, she is 170cm tall and a beautiful woman with a great figure.

The camera really can make people look fatter and change their proportions.

Even though she wasn't working or dieting, she only weighed a little over 120 pounds.

This height doesn't make her look fat at all.

When filming "Curse of the Golden Flower", Gong Li was constantly being swayed in front of him with her chest strapped to her side.

Now we can finally take measurements on the actual site.

He was certain that everything in the movie was real!
It's a pity that she didn't bring home the outfits she wore in the movie, especially the bright red one that suited her so well.

Otherwise, we would have to recreate the parts of the story that weren't filmed, namely the affair between the Crown Prince and his mother.

At that moment, Zhang Yuan took his cigarette from the other bedside table and lit one.

Three days have passed since I arrived in Singapore.

They said they wanted to eat some Singaporean food, but they haven't even left the house.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the people around him; this wasn't Singaporean food.

This is Liaoning Shenyang cuisine.

It's almost there.

Not only were the timing similar, but their ages were also similar.

I managed to catch the last train; in a few more years, it will be past its expiration date.

"Sorry, I still have some work to finish back in China," Zhang Yuan said after finishing his cigarette.

"Let's go, I won't keep you for dinner," my older sister replied casually.

"Anyway, you're not much better than me." He added, trying to save face.

Actually, I was thinking to myself, if I had known it would turn out like this, I would have gotten a divorce long ago!

He got up to put on his clothes.

From the slightly trembling knees, Zhang Yuan could tell that it was more than just bad.

……

"Zhang Yuan, Zhang Yuan?"

"What are you thinking about?"

At this very moment, inside a private room of a grand restaurant in Hong Kong.

Zhang Yuan's thoughts snapped out of his memories at Jiang Zhiqiang's call.

"You're disturbing my reminiscing..." Zhang Yuan shook his head.

"We're asking you, how did you manage to get Gong Li to act in this film?" Yang Shouchen and the others were quite curious.

“Sincere,” Zhang Yuan replied earnestly.

"He sincerely persuaded the other party."

They said it was because of marriage, and that's all; the main point is sincerity.

In addition, he has been doing physical training recently, so his physique is at its peak.

"I convinced them by my own actions."

It's mainly because of physical condition, strength, and mobility.

Divorce is not just a domestic matter, but also a major human trouble.

Those who haven't experienced it should avoid it.

Because this kind of thing can be exhausting, and you can really feel what it means to be completely drained.

Political marriages that were never based on affection, or marriages motivated by money, are better off.

What I fear is that there was already a good relationship between them.

In the end, they ended up in a situation where they would never see each other again.

It would make an adult question the meaning of life. Fortunately, Zhang Yuan helped fill the void left by the divorce in her body...

"In short, the contract is in hand. Does anyone have any further comments?"

The Hong Kong business owners looked at each other in bewilderment.

You've already won over the Best Actress award, so how could we possibly have any objections?

Besides, it's such a cheap price.

They only saw the million-dollar contract, unaware that Zhang Yuan had invested hundreds of millions behind the scenes…

My lower back is a little sore.

After all, the old A8 wasn't easy to handle and consumed a lot of fuel while driving.

But his back straightened.

He speaks with confidence.

However, these Hong Kong business owners were unaware of the real reason behind his insistence on bringing Gong Lilai and Jiang Wen to the film industry.

It wasn't just for filming; it also aimed to build a closer relationship with the other party.

It's too tight now...

In short, getting things done with Gong Li allowed him to control the situation.

The slight gloom that had previously been cast by opposition to setting up headquarters in the capital has been completely wiped away.

You have to rely on your abilities to get things done, otherwise these people won't listen to you.

"There are a few more things to do next."

"First of all, there was a popular sitcom in mainland China called 'My Own Swordsman' before. Have you all heard of it?"

Some nodded, and some shook their heads.

Hong Kong's film and television industry is euphemistically called "ecological independence," but to put it bluntly, some people in the industry are very closed-minded.

"It's okay, it's alright if you don't know."

"All you need to know is that this TV series once broke viewership records on CCTV."

"And it has been broadcast on more than 30 local TV stations."

"It is one of the most successful sitcoms to date."

Zhang Yuan explained in detail.

He explained the reason for this film very simply.

Shang Jing came to find him.

In addition to investing in the TV series "My Own Swordsman," he also requested and obtained many adaptation rights.

When this movie was being filmed, nobody, from the actors to the director, knew it would become such a hit.

Shang Jing himself felt that at most, it would be a great success if it became the second "Story of the Cooking Squad".

Little did they know they would create a landmark work.

It's not just a milestone, it's also a "tombstone" for Chinese sitcoms.

In the eyes of many, "iPartment" is not a complete sitcom.

If that's the case, then "My Own Swordsman" is almost the last sitcom for the entire Chinese nation.

Because they didn't expect it to become so popular, Shang Jing and the other copyright holders were quite generous when discussing these matters with him.

Give it to me, it's not worth much anyway.

But now that I look at it, it's worthless!

It's too late to regret it.

First, the online copyright that Zhang Yuan sold to the video website has expired.

Previously, the total was only 100 million over several years.

The price we've negotiated with the website is 10 yuan per episode, for a total of 80 episodes.
This wave alone amounts to 800 million.

I'll take it or leave it; if you're so capable, then don't buy it.

If you don't buy this year, the price will go up again next year!

While they were in talks, Shang Jing came over and said he wanted to make a movie version.

That's even better!

Bundled sale, including the TV series and future online movie rights.

If you're going to buy, buy them all. I'll sell you the movie rights for several million.

In addition to online rights, the film also sold its game rights after it became a hit.

Two months ago, Perfect World's online game "Wulin Gaiden" was already in open beta.

The other party originally wanted to buy out all permanent game development rights for the IP, but Zhang Yuan refused.

What a beautiful thought!
In the end, they only sold the IP license for a single online game for 950 million.

Zhang Yuan then turned to Duowan Games, in which he held shares.

By this time, YY Voice had already been launched, and its user base was growing rapidly.

And it received an investment of $1200 million from GVC.

The company's valuation has exceeded $1 million.

Zhang Yuan can now make a profit of over ten million US dollars by selling his shares.

Of course he wouldn't sell.

He also brought the copyright of "My Own Swordsman" to the company.

At this time, web-based games had begun to emerge.

Duowan currently has ample funds and is also developing browser games, a lower-cost game model.

Li Xuelin was overjoyed when he saw the IP address.

They can also ride on the coattails of Perfect World's game traffic.

The copyright was sold for 500 million.

Now is not the time to make money; the most important thing is to boost the company's market value.

Because Duowan is also preparing for an IPO.

Once the IPO is successful, the annual dividends from the shares will be much higher than the copyright fees.

Therefore, he usually doesn't attend the annual party, but this year he plans to bring all the artists and a group of friends to support him.

To boost the company's reputation and facilitate fundraising.

Seeing him making so much money, Shang Jing and the others were naturally envious.

There's nothing we can do about it; it's their skill.

Even if they had complaints in their hearts, there was nothing they could do, because they still had to come to him for filming.

Shang Jing has always worked on sketches and sitcoms; he hasn't done much serious drama.

Why did you suddenly want to make a movie?

Because he thought he was "good enough"!
For the past few months, I've been working with Zhang Yimou on the filming of "A Simple Noodle Story".

He was responsible for all the comedic parts in the film, and Zhang Yimou would review his footage and make adjustments accordingly.

He felt that I had followed Zhang Yimou, a top director, through the entire process, and it was time for me to graduate.

There was no arrogance or reckless behavior.

After careful consideration, I decided to start with my most successful work.

That is, "My Own Swordsman".

this is correct.

Because martial arts comedy films have generally performed well in recent years, it has become a market trend.

Wang Yuelun's book "Perfect in 90%" earned him tens of millions of yuan.

Therefore, the two sides quickly reached an agreement.

Zhang Yuan naturally agreed to film it; why wouldn't he do it if there was money to be made?

Therefore, his second proposal was to have film companies from both sides of the Taiwan Strait act as producers and distributors for the film version of "My Own Swordsman," as well as distributors in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other Asian regions.

The film will be distributed in mainland China by China Film Group.

Shang Jing was right to come looking for him.

Because one of the investors in this film in my previous life was Beijing Union Film Studio.

That is, the actual production company of the TV series.

Television dramas and movies are two different industries.

Even though the company's boss also came from a military compound, he didn't hold a high position, and his career path was similar to that of the Wang brothers and Big Dog Brother.

They were all military professionals who went into advertising, and then into television dramas and movies.

But if you don't have the right connections, it's easy to get filming credit, but it's hard to get paid back.

Despite holding a 30% market share, the company didn't collect payment for a whole year after the film became a huge hit.

Are you trying to collect a debt from China Film Group?

Let's wait in line!

Old Han keeps losing so much money making big-budget films, how will he fill the gap?

It's just about using fat people like you who have no connections.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan not only proposed a plan, but also insisted on involving China Film Group in the distribution.

Sufficient benefits must be provided.

If you're not willing to spend money to feed them, you can forget about getting your principal back.

Furthermore, China Film Group also holds shares in the film industry across the Taiwan Strait, which makes things much better.

Zhang Yuan also wanted to add a layer of insurance by hiring Han Jianu as an assistant director and offering her a fairly substantial salary.

Only by doing everything properly can we guarantee that there will be no problems.

"The expected investment is around 2000 million."

"What are everyone's opinions?" Zhang Yuan explained the plan in detail.

"Not cheap."

"Yes."

"It's not cheap, mainly because several actors have become famous and their salaries are relatively high."

"Sha Yi and Yan Ni are now both top-tier TV drama actors."

"Yan Ni even dared to play the female lead in Zhang Yimou's films, which is already considered a second-tier actress in the film industry."

"It's normal for it to be a bit more expensive."

"I think that with the current market conditions and all the actors returning, we should be able to break even three times the cost."

He was being very conservative.

Because these people simply don't understand the appeal of this IP.

Just like how "iPartment" was later made into a feature film.

What a piece of junk! It's been criticized so much.

They managed to rake in hundreds of millions just by relying on their IP and fans buying in the first few days, before any positive word-of-mouth even emerged.

This is the terrifying aspect of intellectual property.

Even knowing it's likely a trap, people still fall for it.

What people are watching is not the play, but the actors, and the memories of watching these films in the past.

After his explanation, 2000 million wasn't a huge investment, and it was much cheaper than Jiang Wen's investment.

They agreed because they thought the martial arts comedy genre was acceptable to them.

The matter of this film is now officially settled.

Why do we say it's just the surface?

Because actors aren't so easy to get.

After all, Yao Cheng, one of the lead actors, is now with Huayi... (End of Chapter)