The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 158: $1 million salary and doubts about worshipping foreigners

On January 1, Zhang Chen ended his twenty-day training and returned to the capital.

After I come back this time, I have to wait until after the Chinese New Year to continue training.

His schedule this year is very full, so he can only seize these fragmented times to quickly enrich himself.

The reason for choosing this day to come back is very simple. Today is the Chinese premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

Originally, the crew did not plan to hold a premiere in China, but considering that this is Zhang Chen's home country, out of respect for investors, and that China joined the WTO this year and is also an emerging market, they finally decided to hold a premiere on the day of the film's release.

At around 6 p.m. Beijing time, at the entrance of the Great Hall of the People, a red carpet eight meters wide stretched from the entrance of the Great Hall to the road in the distance.

To be honest, this move by Morning Glory Entertainment is suspected of promoting Hollywood movies and suppressing domestic films in the mainland.

However, even when Chenguang Entertainment decided to hold the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the capital, Han Sanping only expressed his different opinions, but was rejected by Zhang Chen.

Suppressing domestic films?

I really think highly of today's domestic films.

The purpose of Zhang Chen's move is to make mainland filmmakers face up to the production standards of Hollywood blockbusters. Among commercial films, the "Harry Potter" series is definitely on the list.

This time, Zhang Chen brought the main creative team to China and also invited colleagues from the domestic film and television industry. In this face-to-face exchange, how many people can benefit from it depends on their personal luck.

Zhang Chen does not hold the idea that domestically produced films are the best. Domestic films have their excellences as well as their shortcomings. He does not want future domestic films to only sell sentiments, or to make money by marketing one person's suffering and gaining the audience's sympathy.

In the conference hall, some actors, production company owners and directors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong have arrived one after another. They are surrounding Zhang Chen and happily chatting about something.

"Zhang Chen, you really made a big scene this time."

Zhang Yimou had just finished an interview with Time magazine on the 21st and he rushed to the capital to attend the "premiere". He couldn't understand why Zhang Chen wanted to hold another premiere in China with such fanfare when the movie had been released worldwide for a month.

"Haha, just think of it as me having too much money and nowhere to spend it."

Zhang Chen was also very happy to see Zhang Yimou. He didn't expect that he would actually come. If we talk about domestic directors who can shoot large scenes well, Zhang Yimou must be one of them.

If Zhang Yimou can absorb some experience from these Hollywood commercial director teams, it may be of some benefit to the development of domestic films.

"Director Zhang, let me introduce you. This is the producer of Harry Potter, Lorenzo."

"Leon, I know this guy. He just made the cover of our country's Time Asia edition. I heard his new movie will be released in North America, right?"

"Haha, you guys can talk. I see President Han is here. You guys can chat slowly."

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he left the two people he had just met and walked towards the door.

He may not give face to others, but he still has to maintain a certain respect for Han Sanping.

After all, Han Sanping wanted to use the import rights to help Zhang Chen in his cooperation with Warner last time. Although he also wanted to get a piece of the pie, Han Sanping did have good intentions towards Zhang Chen, and that could not be faked.

"Boss Han, we meet again."

"You are just a trouble maker. What will happen to domestic films if you do this?"

Han Sanping shook hands with Zhang Chen unhappily. Although his words sounded like an accusation, his tone was helpless, like that of old friends.

"How can I do that? We have joined the WTO this year, so we have to keep up with the international standards." Zhang Chen laughed awkwardly. "Besides, the profits from the mainland merchandise of this movie are all mine. I just spent 16 billion last year, so I have to make some money back, right?"

"You."

After hearing what Zhang Chen said, Han Sanping really didn't know how to continue preaching. Zhang Chen did donate 2 million US dollars in real money to the Capital Olympic Organizing Committee. He is now making money through normal business activities, so it is really hard to say anything.

"Didn't you earn another $200 million last year? Isn't that enough for you to spend?"

"It's a five-year contract, paid in installments, and it's better not to mention the money."

"Why, is there something wrong with the money?"

"It's not that the money is the problem, but I am very reluctant to accept this money."

"If you let others hear this, what do you think they will think of you?"

Han Sanping didn't believe Zhang Chen's nonsense. Nowadays, if someone else could make him earn $2 million in five years, he estimated that person would be so happy that he wouldn't be able to sleep for at least a month.

"This is a complicated matter. I'll explain it to you when I have time."

Zhang Chen did not say much. A few words could not explain it clearly. After all, his power was limited. According to Han Sanping's attitude last time, Zhang Chen felt that Han Sanping might be able to help a little in dealing with the big gangsters in Hollywood. Maybe not now, but who knows in the future.

Let’s stabilize the relationship first.

"By the way, Mr. Han, Chenguang Entertainment should release a movie this year. Would China Film want to distribute it?"

"China Film wants it!"

Han Sanping didn't even ask what Chenguang Entertainment wanted to shoot, he just waved his hand and took on the job.

"What about China Film Group and Star Media?"

"I'll talk to you about this after the New Year." Han Sanping was a little hesitant about this matter.

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

At the end of the red carpet area, a special car from Morning Glory Entertainment arrived.

Three golden flowers of the morning light came down from above in a group.

"Sissi, where's your brother?"

Gao Yuanyuan was very curious why Liu Yifei was walking the red carpet with her and Fan Bingbing today.

"Him? He's probably entertaining other people on the field."

"I heard that many big directors will be here today. I wonder if we can talk to them."

"So what if you're a big director? You still have to be obedient in front of my brother."

"Yes, yes, your brother is the best."

"of course!"

The three of them were chatting in low voices, while they kept walking slowly forward under the flash lights of the surrounding media and the cheers of the audience.

"Ah! Is that Harry Potter?"

When the three girls were halfway along their journey, they suddenly heard shouts from the crowd.

The next moment, the flashes of light surrounding them disappeared instantly.

"Are those the leading actors of this movie?" Fan Bingbing leaned close to Liu Yifei's ear and asked softly.

"Yes, that's them."

"Yifei, do you know them?"

"We know each other, right?"

"How about waiting for them to go in together?"

The three of them didn't disagree and just stood there waiting for the young actors to come closer.

"Crystal, long time no see."

"Ms. Rowling, long time no see."

Although Liu Yifei and Luo Lin had only met once, because of Zhang Chen, they exchanged contact information after their first meeting. Liu Yifei was also like a reader and would often ask about the plots in novels online.

After the two of them greeted each other, Liu Yifei's eyes fell on a person she was extremely reluctant to see. "Emma, you've grown taller again?" Liu Yifei looked down at Emma Watson, who was still only the height of a carrot.

"Crystal, you seem to be unable to grow taller?"

Emma was not to be outdone and immediately retorted.

After the two finished talking, they gave each other a hug amid the strange looks from others.

"What did you say happened between these two people?"

Fan Bingbing didn't understand the English conversation between Liu Yifei and Emma, but she could tell from the situation that something was fishy.

"I don't know, but it should be related to the boss."

Gao Yuanyuan also carefully discovered that something was wrong with Liu Ai and the other person. After she and Fan Bingbing expressed their opinions, they saw a sense of urgency in each other's eyes.

As the boss's age, fame and wealth continue to grow, his competitors also increase in number.

Although neither of them said it explicitly to each other, they could see each other's intentions from each other's behavior, so they had an amazing tacit understanding on some things.

"Xixi, would you like to introduce this little friend to me?"

Fan Bingbing came to Liu Yifei and said something to Emma with a smile. After that, he did not forget to remind the translator beside Emma to translate the words quickly.

"My name is Emma Watson and I'm not a child!"

"Let's go in first, don't let Leon wait anxiously."

Rowling had a headache. She didn't expect the situation to suddenly become so tense.

Several "Harry Potter" actors who were unaware of the truth quickly nodded. The weather in the capital was still relatively cold at this time, and they didn't want to freeze into popsicles here.

"Everyone, please come in."

Liu Yifei realized that the current occasion was indeed inappropriate, and immediately began to invite guests from afar to come in.

At this time, the surrounding media and the audience were also shouting "Hermione" frantically, which made Liu Yifei's heart, which had just calmed down, feel sore again.

But she had no choice, as the audience were all there to see the Harry Potter crew, and she herself was not very famous in the entertainment industry.

At first she didn't feel anything, but when the two groups of people entered the venue at the same time, the strong contrast made her heart that wanted to become a movie queen burn again.

"Oh, here they come."

Zhang Chen, who was accepting the endless "teaching" of poet Chen, finally saw his chance to escape.

Ever since poet Chen arrived on the scene, he began his self-boasting performance.

If Han Sanping hadn't pulled him back, he would have definitely said something back.

Fortunately, he was aware of his own status. He was the one who invited them, so he had to give them due face. At least the other party did not say anything excessive. However, his attitude of a senior in the film and television industry teaching a junior made Zhang Chen feel a little annoyed.

He kept talking about his past honors and often mentioned the honor he brought to Zhang Guorong. He was just short of saying that Zhang Chen should follow him.

"Zhang Chen, I already have a script for my next movie. Would you really like to consider playing a role?"

Poet Chen still hasn't given up the idea of getting Zhang Chen into his new movie.

"Director Chen, last year Coca-Cola spent $4 million to ask me to shoot a -minute commercial. Please think about it. I'm leaving now."

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he didn't even look at Chen Shishi's face which turned purple in an instant, and walked towards the door without looking back.

Poet Chen, except for "Farewell My Concubine", all other movies he made in the next ten years will be pleasing to Zhang Chen's eyes.

Moreover, could it be that the filming plan of this great director in recent years is "The Promise"?

Is poet Chen asking himself to play the role of a Kunlun slave?
Thinking of this, Zhang Chen felt sick and had the urge to go back and say something more.

However, the Harry Potter crew who had approached him stopped him from thinking this.

"Welcome to China. You must have a good time for a few days before leaving."

In Zhang Chen's view, the people in front of him are all the ones who help him make money, so he has to reward them well.

After saying this, he looked at the three golden flowers in the morning light curiously, wondering how these three could have come in together with the people from Ying Country.

"I've heard about the beauty of China for a long time. I must go to the Great Wall in a few days."

At this time, perhaps the only impression foreigners have of China is the Great Wall.

Zhang Chen had no way to deal with Rowling's formulaic social rhetoric. It was good enough that Rowling did not define China as a backward region like other Europeans did.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen complained in his heart about those crappy directors who only knew how to flatter foreigners.

Movies are sold to the three major European cinemas all day long, and all of them depict scenes from China's backward periods and regions.

As a result, Europeans' current impression of China is completely based on the movies directed by those bastards.

"Of course it's fine if you want to visit the Great Wall, but I think you should go and explore other parts of China. I'll show you some things you've never seen before."

Europeans have deep-rooted impressions of China, and he can only slowly reverse this prejudice by changing the ideas of some influential people among them.

"Leon, can you take me to your house for a visit?"

Or maybe it’s just that Westerners are bold. Seeing Zhang Chen inviting them so enthusiastically, Emma boldly expressed her wish.

"my home?"

Zhang Chen looked at the little girl suspiciously, not knowing what was in her mind.

"Your castle in Ying Country is already very beautiful. I wonder how beautiful your house must be in your own country."

"Since you want to visit, I certainly welcome you."

Zhang Chen didn't think much about it and invited them to visit his courtyard, which would also allow them to learn more about the style of ancient Chinese architecture. This did not go against his original intention of taking them to understand Chinese culture.

As everyone chatted and laughed, they came to the inner field.

As the host, Zhang Chen naturally became the host of this premiere, which can be regarded as a return to his old career.

"Do you want to watch the movie first, or do you want to ask questions first?"

“Ask questions!”

"See a movie!"

The audience and reporters at the scene gave all kinds of answers.

"I feel like there are more people who want to ask questions first, so let's wait until they're all done."

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he pointed to the reporter who raised his hand the highest.

"Zhang Chen, you're holding such a grand premiere for a foreign film. Are you suspected of being pro-Western?"

After the reporter finished speaking, the whole audience fell silent.

　This chapter has 4000 words, and today's -word update has been completed!
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　　The protagonist is now going to start a branch line, and his singing career will continue. Don't worry about this, this is the basic situation.

　　Another thing is that when you go to college, you have to start building the love line, which you should have noticed from today's new chapter.

　　In a word, the plot will become more and more rich in the future. It will not be like what some book friends said, that the protagonist has reached this position, what else can he do?
　　There is still a lot to write about. The timeline has only reached 02, and the real story has just begun.

　　
　
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