Actor: Thank you.

On the plane back to China.

Zhang Yuan propped his head up with one hand, pondering the matters he would need to handle upon returning to China.

After returning to China, the transaction with Huayi was completed, and he was about to receive his 1.5 million.

The next question is how to spend this money.

Making money is hard, but spending money is an even bigger art!
The simplest way is to buy a house and a car.

This money could even be enough for him to buy a plane.

But that's just spending money, not investing.

Even in Shanghai, or Beijing, buying a house is considered an investment.

Especially in Shanghai, with the World Expo just around the corner, prices are expected to rise again after the Expo ends.

But if you're thinking about investing, things will get complicated.

You need to find someone suitable, someone with potential, and someone you can get involved with.

The scope was thus narrowed down to a very small area.

Just as he was thinking, a small, fair hand crossed the narrow aisle and rested on his forehead.

"Don't frown all the time, it'll give you wrinkles." Sisi smoothed his brow for him.

"Don't worry, I can handle aging." Zhang Yuan glanced at the anti-aging properties he had acquired and felt that there was no major problem.

It's unlikely that the cosmetic surgery industry will make money from him.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yuan glanced at his assistant, who was fidgeting in front of him. "Is your butt itchy?"

"No... Brother Zhang Yuan, I'm used to flying on private jets, so I'm not used to sitting in first class." Zhao Dandan adjusted her seat back and forth.

"You've spoiled me rotten!" Zhang Yuan tossed a small pillow at him.

However, the difference in experience is indeed significant.

It's not just about the seats, but also about noise control, service, and freedom of time.

Just one point is that whether you get a plane or a plane waits for you, that makes a big difference.

But life has to return to normal. We're in the stage of striving now, far from the time to enjoy ourselves.

It's already quite good to have had it at all.

"I think things are fine as they are now." Sisi patted his shoulder.

She also flew economy class when she was a child, a flight to North America that took more than ten hours and could make a child dizzy.

“I’ve been thinking a lot lately in my free time.” Sisi turned around to face him.

"I think what has happened in the past year may not necessarily be a bad thing."

"First of all, the setbacks I suffered made me cherish the opportunity to work and perform even more."

"I've never felt this way before, after all, my career has always been very successful."

Zhang Yuan thought to himself that it wasn't just smooth sailing, it was downright smooth sailing.

Putting aside everything else, let's just talk about the headaches that all the big shots in the entertainment industry face: going to auditions for film sets and being rejected time and time again.

Everyone feels bad when they are rejected.

But she has almost never encountered one.

The godfather was all arranged, the agent was contacted, and my mother even went with me.

There's no need to drink with clients or sell one's body for a role.

That's basically what a life destined for great wealth and high status looks like.

It's as if the Purple Star shines brightly upon them, making their peers extremely envious.

However, it is also recorded in books of astrology.

"The Purple Star shines brightly, signifying immeasurable nobility, yet it also carries calamities that only the wise can overcome."

Zhang Yuan couldn't understand it before. How could someone with such a bright future still face a calamity?
The calamity of a person blessed with the Purple Star is precisely because of the Purple Star's influence.

Being lucky and having everything go smoothly all the time isn't necessarily a good thing.

"And I think that cracking down on this has actually helped to calm me down a bit."

"Besides, without these, we wouldn't come out to play, right?"

Zhang Yuan smiled and nodded.

My mindset is definitely better than before.

There is still hope in the midst of hardship; that spirit remains.

"Give me a kiss?" Zhang Yuan raised one eyebrow.

"In public places." She gently shook her head.

"There's nobody here." Zhang Yuan looked around.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to China are already not very popular.

With Christmas approaching, white people are all heading back home, and nobody's going to China.

There were only a few of them in first class.

In addition, it was Air China, and we had given prior notice. Brother Long also kept watch at the entrance to ensure that no one would disturb us.

The flight attendants all tried to stop him from coming.

"Then just once."

Their lips touched lightly before quickly separating.

This would have been absolutely impossible in the past.

After getting off the plane, everyone landed directly in Wuhan.

We need to deal with the "Lost in Thailand" issue first.

"Your maternal grandmother lives in Wuhan, right?" Zhang Yuan asked after getting into the car.

"Yes, my mom came to visit my grandma while I was abroad, so she happened to be here."

"Should I go and see the old man?"

"After all, she helped me a lot."

It must have been an elderly family member who used their connections to pull some strings.

"No need," Sisi shook her head shyly.

It's almost the end of the year, and bringing a man home to visit one's parents seems a bit inappropriate.

If two relatives happen to come over, who knows what they'll say or what kind of embarrassing jokes they'll make.

The elderly naturally tend to urge marriage and childbirth.

In addition, the person next to him is incredibly shameless.

If they take advantage of this, I'll be in even more trouble.

Seeing that she didn't say anything and even turned her head to look out the window.

Zhang Yuan knew she was shy, so he didn't bring it up again.

Actually, he was just saying it.

Meeting an elderly person can be troublesome.

I'm an easygoing person, and if I were to casually agree to a strict requirement like having two children in three years, I'd have to steal two kids from outside to make up the difference.

He first sent the silent Little Dragon Girl back to her hometown, and then he went to confront the boss of Huaqi.

We arrived at a chain restaurant, which belonged to the other party.

This was the first time they had met.

Director Yip Wai-ming was also summoned.

Mr. Chen, the owner of Huaqi, looked helpless.

He had no idea how things had turned out this way.

It seems like something has become clear.

I was wondering how the case could be transferred from the capital to Hubei Province so smoothly.

Could it be that they've been waiting for me here all along?

Compared to when they met on the set of "Bodyguards and Assassins," Ye Weiming is now much more cautious when he sees Zhang Yuan.

He was even more afraid than the owner of Huaqi.

I rub!

He was so confident at the time that he didn't listen to my suggestions for "reconciliation" at all.

It turns out they had the ability to "reconcile" on their own.

At this point, things are pretty simple.

It's just a matter of wrapping things up.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan's attitude was very good, and he toned down the assertive image he often displayed abroad.

"Mr. Chen, I've heard so much about you."

"This is just a coincidence. I never expected that the flood would wash away the Dragon King. We are all family members but we don't recognize each other."

"If I had known we had connections up there, we wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble."

The other person pursed their lips and didn't say anything.

You should have said so earlier!
If you had said so earlier, we could have "set aside our disputes and pursued joint development."

The problem is, Zhang Yuan doesn't want to develop it together.

What he wanted was that "since ancient times, 'Lost in Thailand' has been an inseparable part of the film industry on both sides of the Taiwan Strait."

Although his current attitude is not assertive, in the eyes of Huaqi's boss, Ye Weiming, and even the Hong Kong business owners who know about this matter, it is an indication that he is extremely assertive and wants to use this incident to prove his ability and skill.

If you set your sights on something, you absolutely have to get it.

Those Hong Kong business owners all exclaimed that the younger generation was truly formidable.

I saw in a younger generation the wildness they had in their early years.

Unfortunately, they couldn't see the future value of this IP, so they attributed the problem to Zhang Yuan's personality.

There are also advantages, as it makes these people more wary and respectful.

"Mr. Chen, I'm hungry. I've heard your restaurant is quite good." "How about we eat and chat?"

The other party ordered dishes directly, all of which were local specialties.

Spare ribs with lotus root, spicy stir-fry, steamed Wuchang fish, pearl meatballs...

Let him eat; he has a good appetite anyway.

"In that case, you must have suffered a lot of losses after spending so much effort."

“I will take responsibility for all of this.”

"Don't be shy, let's just talk it out."

"We can cooperate again if there is an opportunity in the future."

The other party immediately waved his hand, shaking his head like a rattle drum.

No no no...

I'm not going to get involved in the film and television industry anymore.

Too dangerous!

Friends had warned me before that this industry was difficult, with complicated relationships and a murky environment.

I never imagined the waters were so deep!
I had just left home for my first project after starting the company when I encountered a guy in his early twenties who made me cry out in pain.

I'm giving up on the film and television industry.

Zhang Yuan shattered the other party's Dao heart.

The owner of Huaqi felt like he was a newbie in Huaxia Film and Television, and he was already nearly killed by the first monster.

How can we even play this game?
What he didn't know was that he had just left the beginner village and skipped directly to the hidden boss.

The beacon for skipping levels was placed by the BOSS; we're just waiting for him to arrive.

Zhang Yuan told him to name his price.

Out of consideration for their relationship, they didn't dare to ask for an exorbitant amount.

They demanded 300 million to offset the losses.

Ye Weiming told him that this person had spent about 100 million yuan in total.

They also have time and energy costs to consider, so asking for this much isn't unreasonable.

Zhang Yuan was too lazy to argue; his time was precious, so he readily agreed.

The two parties will still go through legal procedures and reach an out-of-court settlement, with the money being settled through the court and wiped clean.

"Director Ye, we'll have to rely on you from now on." After dinner, Zhang Yuan pulled Ye Weiming aside for a chat.

"I'll do my best... I can't guarantee the box office results, but I'll do my best." Ye Weiming was a little scared.

Don't let them go through all that trouble, only to lose money after filming. Then I'll just chop them up and throw them into Victoria Harbour...

“I believe in you, and I believe in this film, otherwise I wouldn’t be so sure about getting the project.”

Zhang Yuan's mindset was different from the other party's; his goal was simply to avoid losing money.

Tell them to make arrangements as soon as possible and get ready to start filming.

He then went to Shanghai and found a TV station.

They banged on Li Ruigang's office door.

Good news! Good news!
I brought some fresh foreign gadgets to Shanghai.

No need for 998, take the show home for free!

Mr. Li is busy right now.

With the World Expo just six months away, he spends all his time contacting various countries and organizations at all levels.

After all, this is a top priority, it's extremely important.

We can't afford to make any mistakes. Leaders from not only China but also dozens of other countries will be attending, so we can't afford to embarrass ourselves.

He was in charge of the "software," which refers to various activities.

Zhang Yuan, on the other hand, made use of his strengths.

He told the British company that he could secure sponsorships from domestic television stations and Mercedes-Benz.

He told Mercedes that he could handle the World Expo channels and copyrights.

When he arrived at Shanghai TV, he said he could handle the Mercedes sponsorship and copyright, all he needed was the World Expo channel.

Since we don't have any yarn, we might as well try to get something for nothing.

So far, he hasn't spent a single penny on the "Got Talent" project.

All the costs listed are "human resources costs".

It involves matchmaking from both ends.

But when it comes to accomplishing many important tasks, what's lacking is precisely this kind of middleman.

The greatest success is being able to integrate resources and achieve a result that satisfies everyone.

Upon hearing this, Li Ruigang...

Britain's Got Talent is great!

He knows about this show; it's incredibly popular.

Now they're not only offering it for free, but they're also bringing sponsorship, specifically from Mercedes-Benz.

Don't be in vain!

And this kid has found the right person... no, wait.

President Li gave him a smile.

This guy must know that I'm in charge of Expo-related matters, which is a perfect match for my expertise, to have this idea!
"First, you need to make sure there's a legitimate copyright."

"I assure you, I can come to you with the contract from FremantleMedia, a subsidiary of British Public Television, as soon as possible."

Upon hearing the name FremantleMedia, Li Ruigang knew the matter was reliable.

Many TV stations, including Shanghai TV, are the same; the TV station itself is not responsible for the programs, but for the sale of copyrights.

They will open an independent company to handle these businesses.

Zhang Yuan explained things in detail, and the other party understood that he had at least done his research.

In addition, his usual style of doing things is that everyone can make money, or even I can make less, as long as the project succeeds.

This suited him perfectly.

"Also, you need to make sure that Mercedes will really sponsor the business and bring in a large sum of money," the man continued.

"No problem. I've already spoken with their contact person. Mercedes' sponsorship requirements are that the program must be filmed in a large venue within the Expo Park, and there are also some advertising needs within the park."

"This is all negotiable," President Li nodded in agreement.

"In that case, you should have Mercedes-Benz quickly submit an application to the Shanghai World Expo Management Committee through official channels, in the name of the group, requesting the use of the site."

"I will expedite the review and approval process."

The other party is also experienced; I need to be sure that Mercedes really wants to do this.

Actually, this person was already somewhat inclined to believe Mercedes-Benz's intention to enter the World Expo.

Because in Shanghai, there was later a well-known performance venue called the "Mercedes-Benz Arena".

It's located at No. 1200, Expo Avenue, Pudong.

This land was originally the old factory of Pugang Company, which was specially demolished for the World Expo.

This building, now called the World Expo Cultural Center, has just been completed!

Mercedes-Benz in Beijing has approached us, wanting to sponsor the venue after the World Expo, making it a long-term cultural promotional landmark for Mercedes-Benz in the Jiangnan region.

This matter is already under discussion.

So Mr. Li knew that Mercedes-Benz was interested in the World Expo and had always wanted to make a name for itself in the cultural sphere.

This saucer-shaped venue will later become an important venue for many celebrities to hold concerts, and for car, mobile phone, and luxury goods to hold product launches.

So when Zhang Yuan told them what he was talking about, the other party immediately thought it was reliable.

Zhang Yuan must seize this narrow window of opportunity and get things done.

So how does he make a profit by buying copyrights and attracting sponsorships?
In essence, it means that "the wealthy and powerful donate first, then the common people will follow suit; the wealthy and powerful will return their money in full, while the common people's money will be split 30/70."

They set up the show, held a press conference, and used the show's guest lineup, Mercedes-Benz, and huge sponsorships as bait to generate buzz in advance.

Hold another investment promotion conference.

When domestic brands see that Mercedes-Benz has invested in it, and it's a big program, they're sure it's a good investment.

They would then invest money.

The cost of advertising before, during, and after television programs will also increase, with each advertisement sold at a separate price.

Zhang Yuan then splits the profits with Shanghai TV.

But right now, the landlord is Shanghai TV, and 70% of the land belongs to them.

Even with just 30%, there are countless people who would love to earn that much but have no chance.

In previous years, shows like "My Show" and "Go! Good Boys" generated tens of millions or even hundreds of millions in revenue.

The even stronger "Super Girl" competition at the same time earned hundreds of millions in revenue!

Among them, Li Yuchun and her team were the most popular this year. In the final, they generated 1500 million votes via SMS in a single round!
After Yili spent 1000 million yuan to sponsor the program, the company's performance skyrocketed.

Moreover, Zhang Yuan's "benefits" were not limited to money.

He also had a requirement for the "China's Got Talent" program to be broadcast on Shanghai TV.

I can't just provide the money and the effort while you all simply enjoy the benefits.

Then I'd be a coward.

He wants something.

"After 'China's Got Talent' is launched, I want the domestic online rights to the show."

"It has to be a globally exclusive copyright!"

Zhang Yuan's attention is no longer on traditional media channels.

And I need to bring some "gifts" so I can talk to the platform... (End of Chapter)