The group was kicked out, and low presence means they are bad?

"It's just an idea that came to me suddenly. There's no question of whether to use it or not."

Faced with the female reporter's rather pointed questions, Bai Xingjian had almost no time to think and blurted out:
"After all, culture has no national boundaries, and thousands of years ago, they may have the same origin."

The female reporter nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Zheng Wei raised his hand and pointed at another male reporter.

The male reporter said, "Mr. Bai Xingjian, the drama "Squid Game" is a global hit, but it cannot be broadcast online in China. What do you think about the ban on "Squid Game" in China?"

What ideas can I have about this? Of course, I have no ideas at all.

After all, it was all within Bai Xingjian's expectations.

He smiled and said: "I deeply regret that Squid Games cannot be broadcast online in China, but I also unconditionally support the relevant departments' regulations on Squid Games. They do this for a reason."

The male reporter nodded and stepped back.

Next, there is another series of questions.

Reporter: "Mr. Bai Xingjian, is there any plan to launch a second season of Squidward Games?"

Bai Xingjian: "Of course there is, but there is only the second season."

Reporter: "Mr. Bai Xingjian, is the woman in your arms a female star from Corea? According to relevant reports, you have been very close to Corea's national goddess Kim Ji-hyun recently?"

As soon as this question was asked, Feng Shiqi in Bai Xingjian's arms was immediately amused.

She took off her sunglasses and mask and glared at the reporter: "Did you see clearly? Who am I?"

This little episode immediately made the atmosphere of the interview a little more relaxed.

But this relaxed atmosphere did not last long.

Reporter: "Mr. Bai Xingjian, the global popularity of "Squid Game" has also led to more doubts about you on Weibo. Many netizens said that you knew that "Squid Game" could not be broadcast online in China, but you still filmed this drama because you are a fan of Korea. For example, you released Korean songs before, and now you are filming a drama about Corean culture. Do you have any explanation for your "fan of Korea"?"

Hearing this, Bai Xingjian frowned for the first time in this interview.

But he only frowned for a moment, and then he smiled and said, "Korean? Why is it the same old clichéd accusation again? There's no need to explain anything, let's wait and see, time will tell."

After saying this, Bai Xingjian took Feng Shiqi's hand and left in front of the surprised gazes of many reporters.

After such a long time, Phoenix Pictures' security team naturally arrived at the scene.

……

In a high-end nanny car.

Mei Jie said angrily, "These reporters are really not human. The questions they ask are full of traps. If there is any mistake in Brother Xing Jian's answer, it will probably be on the Weibo hot search list in a blink of an eye, causing countless netizens to criticize it."

"Most journalists and media outlets have this tone."

Zheng Wei shook his head helplessly, and said with a somewhat self-blaming tone: "This time it was also a mistake. I didn't expect that our information would actually be leaked. It seems that I can't fly with this airline anymore."

Bai Xingjian waved his hand, "Sister Wei, don't blame yourself too much. Squid Game is so popular right now, and I guess it is also very popular, so some information cannot be kept confidential."

"Then what do we do next?"

Mei Jie shook her head, looking worried: "Are we going to be chased and blocked by these reporters every time we are at the airport?"

"It's not that exaggerated. At least it probably won't be as free as before." Zheng Wei added.

"So my suggestion is that we buy a private jet."

Feng Shiqi looked at Bai Xingjian, "Ah Jian, what do you think?"

"That's exactly what I meant." Bai Xingjian nodded with a smile.

"Buy a private jet?"

Mei Jie's eyes widened immediately, and her gaze could not help but scan Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi, "No, Brother Xingjian, Sister Shiqi, are you two serious?"

"What's the truth or falsehood about this? It's not like we don't have the ability to do this now."

Feng Shiqi raised an eyebrow at Mei Jie, picked up the tablet in his hand and showed it:
"I just did some research. The purchase price of a brand new Gulfstream G650 is about 4.5 million to 5 million. The related taxes are about 8 million to 8 million. The related customization price is also about 9 million. The annual operating cost is about 8 million."

Feng Shiqi shook the tablet in his hand and said with a smile: "So the first-year cost for us to buy a brand new Gulfstream G650 is about 6.2 million."

After hearing these words, Zheng Wei and Mei Jie both felt dizzy.

6.2 million?
What is this concept?
I guess this amount of money would be enough to kill them both, right?

And it is very easy to smash.

"But Sister Shiqi, does our Phoenix Pictures have so much money to buy a private jet?" Mei Jie asked the most crucial question.

Bai Xingjian also turned his gaze to Feng Shiqi.

The finances of Phoenix Pictures have always been managed by Feng Shiqi, and Bai Xingjian only occasionally asks about some matters.

Under their gaze, Feng Shiqi smiled gently, nodded, and said in a relaxed tone:
"Of course you can. Although Ajian's IP park requires a huge investment, the revenue brought by "All or Nothing" and "Rampage" is also extremely considerable, not to mention that there is also "Squidward Games" now, so we at Phoenix Pictures can still afford to keep a private jet!"

After he finished speaking, Zheng Wei and Mei Jie were completely numb.

How long has Phoenix Pictures been established?
Can you even afford a private jet?
Is it so easy to make money in the entertainment industry?

But think about the results of All or Nothing, Drive, and Squidward.

Zheng Wei and Mei Jie were soon relieved.

Given the quality of these three films and TV series, if Phoenix Pictures doesn’t make money, who will?

Bai Xingjian nodded, and the corners of his mouth rose involuntarily.

If you have a private jet, then the efficiency of travel and the protection of personal information privacy will naturally be several levels higher than when you don’t have a private jet.

But now that a private jet is already in the plan, isn't it time for Phoenix Pictures to move its office space?

Bai Xingjian's little thoughts started to move again.

It’s not like they don’t have money anyway.

On the ring road, a black nanny car was speeding.

On Weibo, news about Bai Xingjian's return to China also began to spread.

#Bai Xingjian returns to China#
#Bai Xingjian caused airport congestion#
#Bai Xingjian interview#
Various entries related to Bai Xingjian began to climb the Weibo hot search list.

Those reporters and media who got first-hand interview materials almost exposed the relevant news as soon as possible.

Bai Xingjian has been the focus of attention of countless netizens in recent times. As soon as the news about him was released, it naturally immediately aroused heated discussions among many netizens.

[Ah! Our big star is finally back home! ]

【White God! Shirakami! Shirakami! 】

[After the founding of the country, it is not allowed to become a spirit, let alone be deified! ]

[Bai Shendu is back, how long is it until "Squid Game" is broadcast online in China? 】

[Far! Still very far! ]

[This entry is really disgusting. Aren’t these reporters and paparazzi the ones who caused the airport congestion? In the end, they put the blame on Bai Xingjian? Is this really what they learned from studying journalism?]

【Hey, this is the fascinating moment of journalism! 】

[Oh my god, I can only say that what Bai Xingjian said during the interviews with these reporters was really flawless. There was really no evidence of anything he said! ]

【For Bai Xingjian, who wrote "Squid Game" and "The Three-Body Problem", isn't it easy for him to face these reporters?】

[I am speechless! It is already 2026, why are there still people saying that Bai Xingjian is fan of Korea? He is clearly developing the international market, but some people in China are trying to find ways to label Bai Xingjian. I am speechless. ]

[As expected, there are all kinds of birds in a big forest. ]

……

"No, how come Bai Xingjian can become a hot topic just by returning to China?"

In the Magic City, inside the U-View office building, Chu Liya was speechless when she saw the discussion about Bai Xingjian on Weibo.

This posture is just like that of a traffic star.

The hot searches related to Bai Xingjian's return to China probably destroyed half of the publicity and promotion effects they had planned for "Spirit Lord".

"It can only be said that there has been no news related to Bai Xingjian in China for a long time. It is normal for these media to flock to him when he returns to China."

Hong Xingrong shook his head helplessly, "Bai Xingjian is now a traffic saint, everyone wants to be around him."

Ding Yuntao agreed with Hong Xingrong's statement. He nodded solemnly, "I thought about it all night last night. Bai Xingjian is now in a dominant position. Unless he makes a mistake, we have absolutely no chance of winning if we confront him head-on. So I think it's better for us to be more obedient recently."

"Although it may sound unpleasant, this is indeed the case."

Although Chu Liya didn't want to admit this fact, but now that the facts were before her, she had to admit it.

Chu Liya looked at Ding Yuntao and said, "Pass the word on. Ask the members of the publicity team of "Spirit Lord" to behave themselves. There is no need to drag down "Squid Game" and Bai Xingjian, as well as the related actors. If I find such a situation again, I will punish them severely!"

Ding Yuntao nodded, "Don't worry, Sister Liya, I will supervise those people."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ding Yuntao began to pass on the message.

Hong Xingrong said with a somewhat melancholy tone, "Do we still need to keep an eye on Bai Xingjian's movements? Now that he's back from Coria, I guess he's planning to start working on a new project, right?"

Chu Liya nodded, "That's for sure. Anyway, we probably can't compete with Bai Xingjian, so why not change our thinking and use Bai Xingjian as our weather vane. If we follow his direction, we might still have something to drink."

……

"Bai Xingjian has returned to China. Have you seen the relevant news?"

Qingmu Entertainment, Chairman Shen Bowen summoned the head of the film and television department Zhang Hongtao and director Wang Yan.

"I see, Mr. Shen." Zhang Hongtao nodded respectfully.

The same is true for Wang Yan.

"Now that Bai Xingjian has returned to China, do you think he will start working on domestic projects next?"

Shen Bowen sat in the boss chair, rocking the seat under him with a somewhat leisurely feeling, and seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

He continued, "Like, say, the second part of All or Nothing?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Hongtao and Wang Yan's eyes suddenly lit up.

Is the "Labyrinth of Desire" they filmed before finally released?
The movie "Labyrinth of Desire" was shot by Aoki Entertainment last year based on the general content of "All or Nothing" produced by Phoenix Pictures.

It was wrapped up in early December last year.

However, I haven’t heard from Bai Xingjian that there will be a second part of "All or Nothing", so "Labyrinth of Desire" has been shelved.

After all, the goal of this movie from the beginning was to snatch the traffic from the second part of "All or Nothing".

"Nine times out of ten it is true."

Zhang Hongtao nodded heavily. "When Squid Game was released, I got the news that the actor who played Manager Lu in All or Nothing was called Zhang Chuan... Fax?"

"Zhang Chuanjun." Wang Yan reminded.

Zhang Hongtao smiled awkwardly, scratched his head and continued, "Yes, it's Zhang Chuanjun. It is said that he has started filming another movie jointly produced by Yehua Entertainment and Phoenix Pictures, and Zhang Chuanjun is the protagonist. So I guess the movie Zhang Chuanjun is filming this time is either the second part of "All or Nothing", or the prequel of "All or Nothing."

"It is very likely to be the prequel to All or Nothing," Wang Yan added.

After all, in "All or Nothing", Manager Lu, played by Zhang Chuanjun, was shot in the head by a sniper at the last moment and died on the spot.

Therefore, if the character of Manager Lu still has a role, or even plays the leading role, it can only be a prequel to "All or Nothing".

"When was "All or Nothing" released and broadcast?" Shen Bowen touched his chin, thinking.

"Early August." Zhang Hongtao said with certainty.

"Then let's release 'Labyrinth of Desire' directly on Labor Day."

Shen Bowen's mouth corners lifted involuntarily, "Give Bai Xingjian three months, so they have enough time to react."

"Is it Labor Day?"

Zhang Hongtao immediately began to think: "Today is already April 4th, so shouldn't we start the promotion phase for Labyrinth of Desire now?"

"if not?"

Shen Bowen asked back: "There are still about twenty days left, you should hurry up and plan the relevant plans!"

Zhang Hongtao and Wang Yan nodded, immediately left the office and started to get busy.

After they left, Shen Bowen, chairman of Qingmu Entertainment, also stood up from his boss chair, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and overlooked the scenery below.

"What does it feel like to snatch food from a tiger's mouth?" (End of this chapter)