Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 464: Forbes Rich, All Legends
At the end of May, the crew of "Inception".

The filming system in Hollywood is quite different from that in China.

Chen Linfeng has been filming abroad for a long time and has long been accustomed to similar systems.

Therefore, many domestic employees had a very relaxing time.

However, things have become increasingly busy recently. In order to catch up with the progress, Chen Linfeng directly paid them 1.5 times the overtime pay.

Anyway, the crew's budget has always been sufficient.

However, this is somewhat in conflict with Leonardo's ideas.

He has always believed in taking his time and producing fine results. His biggest influences in the past were Cameron and Martin Scorsese, both of whom were very meticulous directors.

A typical example is "Titanic", which took the driver two years to shoot.

Some of these stories that focus on details have even become legends in the industry.

Because of this, he was worried for a while, wondering if Chen was too impatient.

After all, Chen is a director that Leonardo is not familiar with and he does not trust him enough.

However, after a while, he found that the effect of the photos was not affected at all.

It seemed as if all the scenes required by the director had already been engraved in his mind.

So this is what genius is.

Leonardo understood instantly.

I used to think that this might be a propaganda character setting, but I didn’t expect it to be so genuine.

"Director, is there something going on?"

Scarlett has been shuttling between two film crews recently.

Having just arrived from the set of "Avengers", she really doesn't know the situation very well.

"I guess it's to free up time for the promotion of the new movie."

Keanu Reeves knows quite a lot of Chinese people and knows more about Chen Linfeng.

"A new movie? Is it a new movie that the director shot before?"

In comparison, Lawrence seems a little ignorant.

"Infinite World, Chen plays the leading role. Didn't you hear the news?"

"Oh, that's it."

Everyone remembered it instantly.

Keanu Reeves said, "Chen is not only a well-known director, but also plays the leading role in a big production. I have never seen such an amazing person before.

The point is that I am still so young, and it makes me think about the past.”

He recalled the time when he was filming "The Matrix", when he was also passionate and ambitious.

After these words came out, Leonardo also sighed in his heart.

He thinks it’s okay that the director has achieved what he has today at such a young age.

Who hasn't become famous at a young age?

But seeing young people like this always makes people feel that time flies.

The two middle-aged men suddenly felt a sense of sympathy.

At the same time, I felt that the other person was like a close friend and that we had met too late, so I started chatting about the topic.

Scarlett had no interest in the two middle-aged people's insights, nor did she want to join in their middle-aged conversation.

Although these two were handsome guys in the past and are still good looking now, they can no longer attract her attention.

She held her chin with her hand and watched Chen Linfeng in the distance directing the crew to make adjustments on the spot.

Although the progress has accelerated, Chen Linfeng still maintains his previous attitude.

He always sits in his director's chair and leaves most of the work to the executive director named Guo.

I only intervene and give orders at critical moments.

He could even flirt with the beautiful Chinese girl from time to time, giving people a sense of ease.

Scarlett saw the director chatting and laughing with CC again.

CC didn't know what he was saying and was pinching the director's neck with a red face.

You can tell at first glance that they are a couple with a very good relationship.

Scarlett couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.

"Are Chen and CC boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Cillian Murphy also saw this scene. He was not very familiar with the situation, so he asked.

"Yes, I heard that they knew each other 10 years ago, then became classmates, and then fell in love because of a play. They have been boyfriend and girlfriend for three or four years, and their relationship is still so good."

Scarlett was most familiar with the situation. She had known Chen for a long time, but CC was already with Chen at that time.

She felt that at that time, the two might have already developed feelings for each other.

Because she couldn't get it in even though she wanted to.

"10 years!" Xilian was amazed. "They look like they are only in their 20s. Aren't they childhood sweethearts?"

"Yeah, it's really enviable."

Scarlett felt that she lacked such a childhood sweetheart, which was why her life was not going well.

You know, the blooming period of female stars is very short.

And she is 27 now. In a few years, she might play the role of a mother.

Scarlett felt quite sad.

When some people were feeling sorry for themselves, the "childhood sweethearts" almost had a duel.

When Liu Xixi returned home and mentioned her marriage, everyone in her family was very happy.

We have been in love for so many years, but there has been no news.

They were a little worried before that the two might have had a private conflict.

After all, those who understand couples in the entertainment industry will understand.

Liu Qianqian complained about the urgency of her elders at home.

Chen Linfeng joked, "She's afraid she won't be able to get married when she gets older."

Then he was punished by the angry Liu Qianqian.

Once people turn 20, they start to miss the days when they were 18.

Especially for girls, age becomes a taboo.

But Chen Linfeng is one year younger than Liu Qianqian.

She became even more concerned.

Scarlett is not the only one who suffers from age anxiety. In fact, she is only three years younger than Scarlett.

Chen Linfeng keenly sensed the other party's complex emotions before the wedding.

Emotions are always complicated, and he understands that.

Just as the preparations were completed, several actors who were chatting were interrupted.

Leonardo and Keanu Reeves, who were having a great time chatting, paused regretfully and agreed to go for a drink together after the filming.

Chen Linfeng looked at the monitor intently.

Recently, the United States announced the Forbes rich list for the new year. A Mexican billionaire replaced Bill Gates as the world's richest man, and the richest Chinese is still the old man Li Jiacheng.

In mainland China, Baidu's Li Yanhong entered the top 94 with a net worth of billion.

In this year's list, there are 29 people from mainland China, all of whom have a net worth of over 10 billion US dollars.

And Chen Linfeng was among them.

He reached this number a few years ago, and this year he finally couldn't hide it anymore.

In the past, several consecutive movies sold well, not only earning a lot of box office but also subsequent profits.

The asset values ​​of the two main companies, Longlin and Qilin, also increased significantly.

In addition, Maoyan and V Station were both spun off from Kirin in the first half of this year and launched their first round of financing.

Because in the early stages, Chen Linfeng was the one who paid for the development.

Therefore, these two companies directly skipped the conventional angel round and A round, and the scale of one round of financing exceeded tens of millions of US dollars.

The valuations of the two companies naturally reached over 100 million US dollars.

Considering Chen Linfeng's experience in other investments, he can't hide it even if he wants to.

This does not even include companies like DJI that have not yet risen.

It is not difficult for a reborn person with cash in hand to make money through investment.

With Chen Linfeng's current level of assets, he doesn't have to worry about being accused of lacking relevant resources.

Whatever conditions he lacked back then, he no longer has them.

As soon as the list was announced, there was an uproar in the country.

When the media announced that Chen Linfeng earned 20 billion RMB a year, everyone was shocked.

But it was a one-on-one deal after all.

Now I can't believe that he is really talented in business.

The two newly established companies are both relatively far away from the film and television industry, but unexpectedly they are both worth over 100 million US dollars.

Only Chen Linfeng stayed in the crew during this period and did not go out.

Otherwise, you might be eaten alive by the female demon.

The crew was relatively calm.

For lower-level employees, the gap is already huge, and they don’t care if it gets bigger.

And everyone can see that the director is still using the same old routine.

In the morning I have soy milk and steamed dumplings, or sometimes fried dough sticks. I drink either plain water or a glass of Pepsi once in a while to reward myself.

It’s time to joke, so joke; it’s time to work, so work.

There is none of the luxury that a rich man should have.

I feel somewhat relieved.

Yes, Director Chen is Director Chen.

Being rich is just his least important identity.

As for the old friends who have been working with the director since the establishment of Qilin.

Chen Linfeng did not forget them, and part of the shares of the film company were prepared for them.

We can earn a considerable dividend every year, and the dividend is increasing year by year.

It is also because of this that even though there are many people in the industry who offer high prices to poach people, no key backbone has left.

Are you kidding? I don’t know which side has more money.

Moreover, following Director Chen, you can gain not only money, but also fame and status.

Look at the people in the entire group who follow Chen Linfeng.

There aren’t many people left who haven’t won an award.

Not to mention the three major European international awards, or the Oscar nominations and awards.

Just in China, there are many film festivals or award ceremonies as long as Chen Linfeng is willing to sign up.

Basically everyone can get some benefit from it.

After doing it more often, everyone will have what they need.

Such as Cao Yu, Liu Qingshan, Lao Yuan who is responsible for props, editor Chen Xinzhi, as well as art, action...

Today, they are all well-known in the industry and have made outstanding achievements.

They followed Chen Linfeng back and forth between England and Hollywood.

Continuous communication and learning.

This is an experience that is hard to come by for others.

These people are originally of extraordinary qualifications.

Or they were selected by Chen Linfeng from the best young people in the academy.

Or you can stand out in the industry through your own hard work.

When their level can be improved the most, they are pulled out to communicate and gain experience, and to come into contact with the most advanced things.

Growth is naturally rapid.

Today's business capabilities have long reached top levels.

For example, when it comes to 3D shooting, only the people under Chen Linfeng are the best at it in the country.

They are also most skilled in coordinating with special effects.

Many of the people who came to help in the filming of "Inception" are well-known figures in the industry.

However, after joining the crew, I basically had to help out.

At first they were unwilling to accept it, but over time, they gradually became convinced.

Let it go on like this.

In a few years, each of these people in the crew will become a legend in the industry.

There is no problem in becoming a big boss in related industries.

Therefore, it is not so easy to poach them.

Even now, it has not reached the exaggerated level that everyone is a big boss.

Cheng Er, who had just been separated, had already become a well-known director in the industry.

He originally wanted to call some friends to go out and develop with him.

This was all approved by Director Chen.

However, few are willing to do so, even if they are under the same banner as Qilin.

I can tell which one is the real thigh.

In the end, only two assistant directors and their subordinates, who wanted to gain more experience, went along to help.

The core members were as steady as a rock, without even moving their butts.

This is the case when the talent is recruited by our own people and Director Chen also encourages it.

If outsiders want to poach our employees, forget about it.

(End of this chapter)