After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 728 Jing Tian: If Zhuang Yan won't give it to me, who else do you want to give it to?

"Manager Zhang really knows how to handle things. Thank you, thank you so much! You're such a great benefactor!" Zhen Zhidan nodded and bowed repeatedly, thanking him profusely. Finally, he didn't have to fight with Zhao Wenzhuo anymore; he was getting so annoyed with him.

How much do you want for the appearance fee?

"It's free..." Zhen Zhidan said, then suddenly remembered that this thing could be used for betting. "Just give me whatever you think is appropriate, I don't care how much it is."

"Five million US dollars, here is the contract."

Although Zhen Zhidan said no, no need, don't be polite, his actions betrayed his words. He took the contract and showed it to his wife.

Once his wife confirmed it was true, she kicked his leg. Zhen Zhidan received the signal, immediately turned around, picked up the contract, and said in a pretentious manner, "Manager Zhang, we really don't want to compete anymore. It's just a small favor. You don't do anything outside of the industry."

"We don't gamble on illegal betting sites. We're a legitimate online betting platform. This is what you deserve."

"Really?" Zhen Zhidan smiled, revealing a bright white tooth, and nodded. "Alright then, I'll sign. How much is the penalty for breach of contract? Double?"

"three times."

It would have cost nearly 100 million yuan in compensation, but Zhen Zhidan still signed the contract.

He'd accept anything as long as he didn't directly confront Zhao Wenzhuo. After the match, he'd sue the instigator, Tan Bing, until he was bankrupt and, ideally, imprisoned.

Zhen Zhidan had finished signing the contract and was preparing to leave.

The door to the private room's restroom opened, and Li Mingyang and Wang Changtian came out together.

This scene left Zhen Zhidan speechless with astonishment.

He never dreamed that two big names in the Chinese entertainment industry, one the chairman of Enlight Media and the other a Palme d'Or-winning director, would be so lewd as to eavesdrop in the bathroom.

"Brother Dan! That's right, I won't treat you unfairly!"

"Get ready, we'll try to start fighting next week. You're ready to take the money, whether it's an overseas account or a domestic account, it's all fine!"

Zhen Zhidan scratched her face. "Of course, the more the better. I don't really know much about it either; this is my first time."

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

……

Bouquet entertainment, multimedia conference room.

Li Mingyang flipped through the two mixed martial arts agreements on his lap, one from Zhao Wenzhuo and the other from Zhen Zhidan.

Zhang Wei's method really worked on Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhen Zhidan.

Zhang Wei mentioned this method last year. Li Mingyang didn't accept it at the time, but he kept it in mind.

That's why he later trained hard in combat, including boxing, wrestling, Sanda, and various other martial arts!

He trained hard for many days, all for the day he could give those two a good beating!
"I didn't expect them to actually agree," Li Mingyang chuckled softly.

"Zhen Zhidan's star power and box office appeal are far superior to Zhao Wenzhuo's. Changing the target of pressure will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Zhang Wei's words are simple, but they are actually very difficult!

Zhao Wenzhuo is such a hothead!

Completely incomprehensible...

He's not actually washed up; kung fu stars are a rare commodity in the industry.

But this guy acted impulsively, taking the crew's dispute online and making it public, putting the entire crew in a very difficult position, and even boasting that he wanted to challenge Zhen Zhidan.

Who the hell would dare hire someone like that?!
If he hadn't been so impulsive, he wouldn't have faded into obscurity... He was, after all, a kung fu superstar from mainland China!

Zhang Wei actually managed to win over Zhao Wenzhuo, that's amazing!

As for Zhen Zhidan, who was originally the biggest problem, he is easy to talk to as long as he doesn't fight with Zhao Wenzhuo.

Having secured the victory in this epic battle, Li Mingyang felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. Looking at the bastard on stage, who was talking so confidently, he felt much more at ease.

Everyone who came to the meeting today, without exception, came to request additional budget.

FBTV has money!
Two billion US dollars!

Film and television production is not a production line factory; the production cycle is very long, ranging from six months to two or three years!
If Li Mingyang wants to achieve his two-year revenue super bet on FBTV, he must quickly spend money and start producing shows.

Otherwise it will be too late; the show won't even be released before it expires!

Even a fool would understand that Li Mingyang has so much money he doesn't know what to do with it. He has the chance to leech off Li Mingyang, and if he doesn't, he'd be a real fool.

So this producers' conference quickly turned into a bragging session.

Each one is more amazing than the last, faster than the last, and more cost-effective than the last!
Budgets are being thrown around in the hundreds of millions...

Li Mingyang felt that this group of people looked like tadpoles worth hundreds of millions!
……

Mingyang Entertainment, General Manager's Office.

"The two main characters of the battle of the century are taken care of, Director Li, are you sure you can beat them?" Boss Zhao said.

Mr. Zhao still had some sense of shame, so he didn't go to the toilet.

Crackling!

"I've wanted to beat them up for a long time." Li Mingyang clenched his fist tightly, and his knuckles cracked rhythmically.

"They only signed an agreement to fight in the ring, but they didn't promise to be beaten by you... Judging from Zhao Wenzhuo's appearance, it's going to be tough for him. He was really fierce last year when he did a heroic act, taking on ten people at once!" Wang Changtian said.

"Don't worry, I'm absolutely confident that I can open this betting platform!"

Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao were not entirely at ease.

Li Mingyang was absolutely confident. He practiced boxing every day in Korea, all for the day he could beat the two of them up!
Enhanced Rukawa Kaede trial card and Sweet Mask trial card!
Once the war broke out, his strength had increased dramatically compared to before.

His record against South Korea is verifiable.

One punch knocks out Zhang Daniu, the "God of War" from Yanbian! A sensation in the Korean underworld!

With this in mind, Li Mingyang's eyes lit up and he said, "Since we're going to have a war of the century, why don't we call on Da Niu and Xiao Ma to fight together?"

Upon hearing this, Boss Zhao immediately became excited. Playing a few more rounds would not only make him a lot of money, but also generate a lot of traffic.

"Who are they going to fight? Given the current level of action stars in China, who could possibly beat them? Chang Wei? One of them is a boxer, and the other is a fighter in close-quarters combat. Chang Wei would get a brutal beating..."

Kung Fu stars fight in the ring; if they win, all is well, but if they lose, they're out of a job.

"Fight me then."

"Car battle?"

"That's right! I've decided. I'm going to invite top fighters from China, Japan, and South Korea to compete in a tournament, professionals are fine too! As long as they're famous!"

"Losing is very embarrassing... You may not know much about combat sports, but I watch more. The exertion of a single match is comparable to a 10-minute sprint. No matter how good your stamina is, you'll get exhausted in the end if you fight a series of matches. Two matches are just right."

"I'm not afraid of losing face," Li Mingyang chuckled.

"..."*2
Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao were somewhat used to Li Mingyang's wild ideas. Since he thought he could do it, then so be it!

Anyway, it's not like they're the ones playing the game.

The next day, a pop-up ad for the Battle of the Century appeared on FBTV, and the homepage also featured a large poster for the Battle of the Century.

Besides the bald-headed Fahai and Ip Man of Wing Chun, there are also Li Mingyang, Chang Wei, Ma Dongxi, Tony Jaa, and Bai Pengxiang.

The restart of the battle of the century has taken countless people by surprise.

Nobody expected a fight to actually happen!
And even the newly crowned Palme d'Or-winning director is going to fight.

Dead memories have resurfaced, and the details of the war of the century have been unearthed and reported by Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean media, with various speculations running rampant.

"Is this another scam?"

"They're just trying to gain traffic; they don't actually use Dianping (a Chinese instant messaging service). I've been following them for over half a year, and they're all scammers."

"I can't wait for my brother to fight in the arena!"

"My god, is the person upstairs a bargain hunter? Your brother doesn't want you anymore, and you still call him your brother."

"Speaking of which, Li Mingyang must be pretty good at fighting, right? I watched the first episode of Running Man, he was practically a human bulldozer! He's not afraid of that Korean guy Ma Dong-seok!"

"I was fortunate enough to see Li Mingyang play basketball; he was absolutely amazing. He could definitely play in the NBA."

"In terms of physical fitness, Li Mingyang is definitely the best director in China. He can easily beat those old men by himself, haha!"

"Chang Wei doesn't know martial arts! Haha, he seems so superfluous!"

"It's not superfluous, is it? It's quite famous overseas, and FBTV is international."

"Tony Jaa is probably the best fighter in this group! Ong-Bak is really good!"

"Tony Jaa may not be a professional Muay Thai fighter, but he's still pretty impressive against a group of celebrities."

"Are you an idiot upstairs?! Didn't you see Bai Peng?! He's a Yokozuna from the Japanese army! I seriously doubt these people can even break through his defenses..."

"Bai Peng is the strongest... If it were mixed martial arts, these guys wouldn't stand a chance. Sumo wrestlers choose the most stable stance, and their large physiques make them impossible to lock down. As for boxing... none of these guys know boxing!"

"Sumo wrestling is a niche sport, not many people know Hakuho... but this guy is basically invincible! You can only dodge him, if he gets close, you're done for..."

"It's just a gimmick. I just want to see Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhen Zhidan fight! I've been waiting for over a year! If it gets delayed again, I'm uninstalling FBTV right now!"

"FBTV has switched to a membership system now, that's terrible! We can't watch it without a membership!"

"Don't worry unnecessarily, there will definitely be pirated live streams."

"Squat down."

"Squat down, two of you!"

……

The battle of the century garnered a lot of attention domestically! It also attracted a lot of attention in South Korea, Japan, and Thailand.

Ma Dong-seok, Baek Peng-hsiang, and Tony Jaa are all very famous in their home countries.

Just as the Battle of the Century was being hyped up.

A countdown has appeared above the custom poster on the FBTV homepage!
Golden numbers ignite golden flames of war.

【480:00:00】

……

【479:59:59】

……

Just as netizens were questioning the false advertising and whether the product could actually be used.

FBTV announced this to a global audience through a countdown.

The battle of the century! See you in twenty days!

The entire internet is buzzing with excitement, and countless people are eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Not only will you get to witness a showdown between action stars Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhen Zhidan.

You can also see Palme d'Or winner director Li Mingyang competing against each other.

The topic exploded on Weibo!

The top ten trending topics are all battles of the century! Lan Huayu An.

"Honey, they're really fighting! Where are they fighting?" Jing Tian leaped over, thankfully he was made of steel, otherwise that leap would have killed him.

"Of course we fought. I spent tens of millions of US dollars to gather this group." Li Mingyang touched Jing Tian's white suit trousers, which felt silky smooth and familiar.

Jing Tian's outfit today is both too professional and too charming.

She was dressed like a professional woman, in a white fitted V-neck suit jacket over a white round-neck vest, revealing her fair neck. There were no decorations, just natural beauty, a return to simplicity.

A sophisticated yet youthful style, exuding a strong professional vibe, conveying shrewdness and competence.

This style is quite rare; Jing Tian usually goes for a sweet and girly look.

To be honest, this style suits Jing Tian well, but it doesn't stand out enough.

A career woman, wow!

But... Jing Tian is on her period, so we can't do it today. Why dress so alluringly?

"Why are you wearing this outfit so late at night?"

Just as Li Mingyang opened his mouth, the doorbell rang.

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian got off Li Mingyang, ran to the video phone, hurriedly opened the door, and went out to greet the guest.

"Who is it? So enthusiastic."

Li Mingyang said something in puzzlement, but did not get up to see who it was.

There are too many things that require him to make decisions.

At this moment, there were piles of project proposals on the coffee table, and Li Mingyang's task was to find the best dramas among them.

This is like the blind men and the elephant to others.

But for Li Mingyang, who had gained supernatural insight, this matter was very simple.

However, a big problem lay before him.

That means there aren't enough celebrities.

Especially Liu Shishi, who has a huge influence in both China and South Korea, is simply the perfect choice for the female lead that every production team wants.

According to this group's plan, Liu Shishi would need to have shadow clones to meet the needs of all film crews...

Li Mingyang lost money on the movie "The Witch".

But thanks to this movie and the added boost from "Scarlet Heart," my older sister's popularity in China and South Korea skyrocketed, making her a top-tier actress in the Chinese entertainment industry.

My god-sister is definitely a guarantee of popularity, but she can't take on that many roles.

Maximizing the use of FBTV to generate revenue is a very troublesome issue.

Like traditional film and television companies.

Celebrities and platforms are at odds!
There are so many ways for celebrities to make money.

In the era of internet traffic, celebrities can make money effortlessly, with dazzling sources of income that are even more extravagant than a money printing machine!

Celebrities with high traffic and strong fan purchasing power are highly sought after.

It's a capital game involving various circles... making money is like robbery.

Li Mingyang quickly flipped through the project proposal, and when he saw the "Love O2O" project, he paused for a moment.

Huace Media is preparing to film "Love O2O," and the director is Lin Yufang.

Li Mingyang couldn't resist and called Boss Zhao, asking her to change the female lead in "Love O2O"!

This is absolutely terrible!

Li Mingyang was hoping to make a comeback with "Love O2O," but he can't let it get ruined.

"Isn't she your classmate? She's quite pretty..."

"Holy crap! I have tons of beautiful classmates, why don't you just bring them all into Huace!"

"..."

"Kick her out."

"You're not filming it anyway. Director Lin and Gu Man both said that Shuangzi is a perfect match for the female lead Weiwei... She has a very high profile and is well-liked by the public. She's also Tianyu Media's leading lady, so she can command higher prices when selling films."

"I said change the player."

"Okay...who do you think we should switch to?"

Um... who should we cast...? We can't let the loud and boisterous Mimi play the role of Weiwei...

Liu Shishi seems... seems like she's not quite up to the task either.

Sweetie doesn't take pictures.

The little squirrel... doesn't fit Bei Weiwei's identity as a campus belle and a top student.

Shirahama, pretty much a beautiful teacher.

Send me the audition list for the female lead! I'll get back to you later.

"Do you want to play the male lead? I can offer more money..."

Before Boss Zhao could finish speaking, Li Mingyang hung up the phone.

He was just about to go to his study on the second floor to wait for emails.

Jing Tian pulled Han Jianu, who was wearing a white dress, into the living room.

"Mingyang, what are you doing? Aren't you going to look at the information anymore?" Jing Tian said.

"I'll look into it later; there are more important things to do."

"When are you free? Sister Han needs to talk to you about something."

Li Mingyang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then walked back and asked the maid to take away the documents on the coffee table and get some fruit and drinks.

Then he invited Han Jianu to sit down.

Jing Tian and Han Jianu had a very good relationship, an unusually good one. They sat on the same sofa, and after sitting down, Jing Tian affectionately linked arms with Han Jianu.

Especially well-behaved, especially licking...

They didn't treat him like that.

"Sister Han, what can I do for you?" Li Mingyang asked with a smile.

Han Jianu adjusted her wavy short hair and said with a charming smile, "I wouldn't dare to offer any guidance. It's just that my dad... asked me to ask you when you plan to take over the Three-Body Problem."

"I'm very busy right now," Li Mingyang said, making excuses.

Li Mingyang wanted to wait until Zuo Shandiao was gone before taking over The Three-Body Problem.

If he were to take over The Three-Body Problem and Zuo Shandiao were to continue ruling, he would truly be furious.

Zuo Shandiao's philosophy of balance is that whoever steps forward will suffer...

Perhaps someone else could also find a way to maintain balance, but they would never have the same power as Zuo Shandiao!
What he's looking forward to most right now is for Zuo Shandiao to step down and for him to make a triumphant return!
He had prepared firecrackers and fireworks, worth millions, and he planned to set them off all night!
"Director Li, are you planning to wait until my dad retires before you take over?" Han Jianu went straight to the point, hitting the nail on the head!
Li Mingyang smiled and didn't respond. "Think what you want, I'm not going to answer. What can you do about it?"

He's finally found a way to deal with Zuo Shandiao!

I'm not going to be a director! I'm not going to make movies!
With the Palme d'Or in hand, he has the capital to slack off.

Instead of wasting time on The Three-Body Problem, he should focus on Bouquet Entertainment. As a producer, he can maximize his own interests and better fulfill his bet with Wall Street.

Take back your FBTV!

"Sister Han, you've wronged Director Li. He's just been busy lately. He'll be less busy in a while and then he'll take the job," Jing Tian said.

"Really? Director Li?"

"Yes, yes, I'll take over The Three-Body Problem when I'm less busy."

Once your father steps down, I'll take over The Three-Body Problem.

“The film industry belongs to the cultural and creative field, which relies heavily on the experience of senior practitioners and has a tradition of retiring late, so my dad will wait for you... He said that Dongda University is so big, and only you are the most suitable to take over the Three-Body Problem,” Han Jianu said.

"Really? I'll definitely set off firecrackers to celebrate. The person I respect most is Zuo Shandiao." Li Mingyang said sarcastically, completely unconcerned about the threat.

Han Jianu had heard her father say more than once that Li Mingyang was eagerly waiting for his father to step down.

She initially thought it was a misunderstanding.

Today she truly understood that Director Li was just waiting for his father to step down...

"Aren't you planning to make movies anymore?"

"Take a picture! Why won't you take a picture?"

"I think... or rather, my dad thinks you'd better take over The Three-Body Problem as soon as possible. This project is of historical significance, like The Founding of a Republic. It's not just a movie, but the will of a group of people. Don't you like challenges? This is a challenge unlike any other in a century!"

Bah! New Dongda University has only been around for a few years, aren't you afraid of blowing your own back out?

What does the "Founding Trilogy" matter? It should still be discontinued.

“I understand.” Li Mingyang nodded sincerely.

Seeing this, Han Jianu felt that Li Mingyang didn't take it seriously at all, so she looked at Jing Tian and signaled Jing Tian to go up.

"Ahem, let me say a few words."

Li Mingyang looked at Jing Tian, ​​eager to hear what she had to say.

Jing Tian really doesn't work... even more amazing than Mi Mi!

Even if Mimi doesn't film, at least she can fly all over the country to farm gold coins.

She really did settle down in Hengdian, not working and not causing any disturbances.

Logically speaking, given her current condition, she should have gained at least ten or eight pounds, becoming as plump as Si Teng.

Jing Tian, ​​on the contrary, is getting thinner and thinner...

"Mingyang, are you planning to start filming from the second part of Dark Forest?" Jing Tian asked.

"Ah."

"You're playing Luo Ji?"

"Ah."

“Then I’ll play Zhuang Yan.”

"talk later."

"Why aren't you saying 'uh-huh' anymore?!"

"I learned that trick back in middle school..."

Jing Tian pouted, looking displeased. "If Zhuang Yan won't give it to me, who else would you give it to?"

(End of this chapter)