The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 239: Hong Kong Stars Caught in One Sweep
On the second day after the Zhao Zhetian incident broke out, Zhang Chen and Liu Yifei were filming on the set with hoarse voices.

Fortunately, nowadays TV dramas collect audio on-site and do dubbing based on the audio in later stages, so their hoarse voices did not affect the filming much.

It's just that the other people in the crew looked at them strangely.

"Yifei, what did you two do yesterday? You look like you were drained of energy."

Shu Chang sat next to Liu Yifei stealthily, looking at Liu Yifei's face suspiciously, as if he wanted to find some clues from her face.

"Yeah, I was emptied out by my brother yesterday."

Liu Yifei stretched out her hands forward and laid her whole body on the table. Her weak appearance provided the most powerful evidence for her words.

"You guys?! Huh?!"

Shu Chang made some faces and had very rich expressions, just like an enthusiastic audience who had eaten a big melon.

"?"

Liu Yifei looked at Shu Chang's rich expressions in confusion. If he could have such rich expressions during filming, he would not be scolded by the director every day.

"Is that what you are doing?"

"Which one?"

"That's it." Shu Chang stretched out his two hands, clenched his fists, and raised his thumbs towards each other. The little face hidden behind his hands had a sly smile.

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Liu Yifei blushed and spat, "He forced me to practice singing until midnight yesterday. I was exhausted."

"You drag a beautiful girl to your room and practice singing?!" Shu Chang was incredulous. "Can your brother do it?"

"Whether it works or not, you will know if you try it."

The most embarrassing thing in the world is definitely saying bad things about someone behind their back and being caught by the person who said it. If this person is your boss
"Old boss?"

"If you don't learn something good at such a young age, you'll be playing a gossip girl in the next movie."

"what?"

Shu Chang had a sad face, as if the sky was falling.

She's only a teenager and she's going to play a gossip?

She just played a sweet love role and jumped directly to the role of a gossipy woman. It doesn’t fit the character image.

"Boss, I see your throat doesn't seem to be feeling well. I'll go get you some water."

"Sing"

Liu Yifei looked at Shu Chang who disappeared in a flash and took back the words of reminder she wanted to say.

Shu Chang might have made a wasted trip.

Sure enough, three minutes later, when Shu Chang put a cup of warm water in front of Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen didn't even touch it.

Shu Chang's heart finally died.

She felt that she was on her boss's blacklist and would never be able to make a breakthrough in her life.

"Changchang, my brother doesn't hate you." Liu Yifei pointed at Xue Yining who was walking towards them and comforted Shu Chang, "My brother won't drink water poured by anyone other than Sister Ningning."

After she finished speaking, she did not forget to pull Shu Chang away. She knew that Zhang Chen would have to deal with work matters next, and it would not be appropriate for them to stay here.

"Boss, Mr. Wang from Huayi, Mr. Zhang and Director Zhang from New Picture would like to meet with you this afternoon."

Xue Yining handed over a cup of warm water while reporting on her work.

After taking a sip, Zhang Chen asked, "Are you here to call me to task?"

The incident at Huayi just happened, and now the two Mr. Wangs are probably as anxious as ants on a hot pan. It is understandable that they are in such a hurry to come to Zhang Chen.

It’s hard to say about Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Chen remembered that at that time it seemed that they were not going to allow Zhang Yimou's new movie to be released, but he forgot about it the next moment. It was not until today when he suddenly came here with the people from Huayi that he recalled the reason for their visit.

"This is what Bingbing asked someone to give to you."

Xue Yining took out another unopened letter from her bag.

"Is she addicted to it?" Zhang Chen muttered as he checked the integrity of the envelope. He opened it only after confirming that it had not been opened. "Tell her to save her schedule for next year. Since she likes it so much, let her play a similar role."

The content of the letter was very mixed, but after reading it, Zhang Chen basically understood the intention of Mr. Wang from Huayi. "It is quite useful."

That afternoon, Zhang Chen took a leave from the crew and came to a secluded villa in Jinyun, where he met several guests who had suddenly built houses.

"I wonder if there is something important that makes you three so anxious to see me?" Zhang Chen slowly poured a cup of local fragrant tea for the three people who usually call the shots in the circle.

"Boss Zhang, what you've been doing lately is a little against the rules, right?"

Mr. Wang suppressed his anger, took a sip of tea, and then hurriedly started to question the culprit.

The total investment of the movie "Heroes of Heaven and Earth" is nearly 8000 million yuan. Although Huayi Brothers only accounted for 1000 million yuan of the production costs, their box office revenue is only in mainland China.

All global box office revenue except for that in mainland China goes to Columbia.

Zhang Chen's behavior directly caused Huayi's investment to go down the drain.

This is a full 1000 million. Their Huayi is not as wealthy as Zhang Chen's Chenguang Group. For them now, a loss of million is already a serious blow.

"Mr. Wang, I don't understand what you are talking about. If that's what you are talking about today, I'm afraid I don't have time to entertain you."

It’s good for everyone to understand it in their hearts, don’t bring it up on the table.

If Zhang Chen admitted this, he would be a fool.

"Zhang Chen, last month you told me that you would not let Yimou's new movie be released. This time I brought him here too. Do you want to explain?"

Seeing that Mr. Wang had stopped fighting, Zhang Weiping immediately launched a second round of attack on Zhang Chen.

He has been holding this matter in for a whole month. Now people in the industry can see clearly that these online comments are definitely Zhang Chen's behind-the-scenes plot.

This directly pushed Huayi to the new picture.

The two film and television production companies that were targeted by Chenguang Cinemas, or Zhang Chen, came together to seek justice, which would bring more pressure to Zhang Chen.

After all, Huayi has Feng Xiaogang and New Picture has Zhang Yimou. The two companies together can occupy half of the mainland film market. There is no need to worry that Zhang Chen will not give in, unless Zhang Chen does not want Chenguang Cinemas to make a profit.

"Director Zhang, did this guy give you the profits from the movie Hero?"

Zhang Chen ignored the smug Zhang Weiping and asked a question directly to Zhang Yimou who was beside him.

"This" Zhang Yimou was a little embarrassed, not knowing whether he should tell the truth.

"Director Zhang, do you want to come to Chenguang Group? The group just happens to be in need of a 'Chenguang Film and Television'. Senior brother, do you want to start one with your junior brother?"

Only Zhang Chen could poach someone in person.

However, according to the future development of the Morning Glory Group, it should indeed set up a dedicated film and television production company to enter the film industry.

Previously, because there was not much business, we did not set up a special film and television production company.

But after several years of development, Chenguang Group has already established a foothold in the mainland film and television industry. Now all it needs is a general to charge forward.

Zhang Yimou's arrival was undoubtedly a great gift to Zhang Chen.

"Zhang Chen, this is not appropriate." Zhang Yimou decisively shook his head and rejected the olive branch offered by Zhang Chen. For him, Zhang Weiping had been very kind to him, and he could not abandon Zhang Weiping to start his own business.

"I am sorry for being abrupt, but if you have any questions in the future, you can always come to me."

Zhang Chen didn't take it seriously. He didn't think about taking down Zhang Yimou today. It was unrealistic.

However, according to Zhang Weiping's character, Zhang Chen's behavior today has already planted a thorn between the two of them.

After that, whenever Zhang Yimou was invited to shoot one or two films, the extremely sensitive and arrogant Zhang Weiping would take the initiative to intensify the conflict.

That will be the best time for Zhang Chen to win over Zhang Yimou.

"Zhang Chen, please tell me what the rules for the movies of our two companies are. Please give me a definite answer."

When Mr. Wang saw Zhang Chen and Zhang Yimou started chatting about family matters, he interrupted their conversation impatiently.

The movie will be released next month. If things are not resolved today, the subsequent publicity work will not be able to keep up, which will directly affect the revenue of this movie.

For Huayi now, the loss of 1000 million is really unaffordable.

"Is Director Zhang's movie also being boycotted by the whole nation?" Zhang Chen looked at Zhang Yimou in surprise.

"No."

"Then it can be released normally. It seems that Director Zhang can make a lot of money for our Morning Light Cinema."

Zhang Chen never mentioned wanting to ban Zhang Yimou's movies, but with just one sentence he freed Zhang Yimou.

There is no need to say this explicitly.

Zhang Chen has lived for nearly 60 years in his two lifetimes and is well versed in certain language arts.

As for the previous threat, it was nothing more than creating an opportunity for Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping to appear in front of Zhang Chen at the same time.

Now that the nail has been buried, there is no need to continue to hold on to it.

"As for Mr. Wang's movie, we at Morningside Cinemas have always upheld the customer-first business philosophy. The public opinion on the Internet is too fierce right now, and we dare not risk the world's disapproval and do something that goes against the will of the people."

Zhang Chen sounded extremely sad, as if Hua Yi had done something particularly bad.

"You were the one behind this. You're going to destroy our 8000 million investment just for an actor. Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Boss Wang, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want." Zhang Chen sneered, "Which eye of yours saw me do this?"

"Aren't you just angry that Huayi poached Wang Jinghua and her artists, and are you deliberately targeting us at Huayi?"

Wang Zhonglei felt that Zhang Chen was too shameless, as he dared to do it but not to admit it.

Now everyone in the circle knows that Zhang Chen was definitely behind the incident with Huayi, just to retaliate against Huayi for poaching Wang Jinghua and a group of actors from Chenguang Entertainment.

Although everyone felt deeply about this matter, they did not think that Zhang Chen had gone too far.

If you can do it on the first day, don't blame Zhang Chen for doing it on the fifteenth.

"Mr. Wang, you are wrong. I just gave a leading female role in a movie to an actress who left my company and joined your company. How can you say that I am targeting you on purpose?"

Since Fan Bingbing wanted to play, Zhang Chen would play with her. Her identity was just right to shut Wang Zhonglei up.

"who is it?"

Sure enough, Wang Zhonglei was also shocked after hearing what Zhang Chen said.

He didn't expect Zhang Chen to be so generous.

Everyone has stabbed you in the back, but it hasn't been long since then and you've landed the leading female role in a movie.

what is this?
"It's not convenient to talk about this. When the matter is done, Mr. Wang will know."

At present, this movie is in a state of no script, no director, and zero investment, so there is no point in saying it.

The key point is that after saying this now, Fan Bingbing’s role might be gone.

Even if he didn't lose his role, Zhang Chen couldn't avoid being harassed.

After all, it is the first movie of the Morning Light Group, and people in the industry will not let go of the cake thrown by the wealthy man in the industry, Morning Light Entertainment.

"By the way, today we have two of the most famous mainland film and television company CEOs and the top directors in the industry here. How about we talk about which actors everyone likes to use?"

Zhang Chen made tea for the three guests.

Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yimou had achieved their goal, and they began to drink tea calmly.

Wang Zhonglei was a little impatient, but after looking at the other three, he patiently took a sip.

After several rounds of verbal confrontation, he had come to understand that this young man in front of him not only had unique reputation and talent among the people, but was also very fluent in conversation.

However, he was at a disadvantage and could only listen to what Zhang Chen was up to.

"What kind of actors does Director Zhang like to use?"

"I," Zhang Yimou replied after a moment's contemplation, "actually I prefer to use unpolished actors. Such actors are the purest and their performances are more realistic."

Zhang Chen nodded, not caring, but turned to ask Wang Zhonglei: "Where is Mr. Wang?"

Wang Zhonglei took a deep breath, exhaled heavily, and calmly replied, "An actor who can bring benefits to the company."

Zhang Chen nodded again and didn't take it seriously.

In fact, it was none of his business what kind of actors the two people on the opposite side liked to use. This was just a prelude to his own words: "I have learned a lot from the two seniors, but I don't know if you want to know what kind of actors I like to use?"

Without waiting for the three to speak, Zhang Chen continued, "Or which actors I don't like."

The three of them were startled, feeling that today's visit would produce a result.

"No one would like a person who forgets his principles when he sees profit, does all kinds of bad things, and is ungrateful, right?"

Wang Zhonglei, Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yimou looked at each other and felt that Zhang Chen's words were full of hidden meaning.

"Can you be more specific?" Zhang Yimou was more curious because Zhang Chen's words were too broad.

"I went to Hong Kong Island with great effort to suppress one thing, but not long after, all those people disappeared."

Zhang Chen sighed, his tone somewhat bleak, just like a boss who suffered the pain of being sentenced.

"Okay, I'm still filming, so I won't keep the three of you."

Zhang Chen didn't wait for them to continue arguing, he just stood up and walked out.

I've said everything that needs to be said. There's no need to chat with them.

To be honest, he had been waiting for Wang Jinghua, the famous traitor, to change jobs.

In recent years, because Wang Jinghua has the support of Morning Glory Entertainment, he has been able to win over most of the Hong Kong and Taiwan stars who want to develop in the mainland.

Zhang Chen never expressed his dissatisfaction with this, he was just waiting for this day.

Catch it all in one go.

　Oh wow, 200 chapters of foreshadowing, isn't that cool?

　　If you want to suppress those people in Hong Kong, how can you do it without a legitimate reason? You have to have a legitimate reason, hahahaha
　　
　
(End of this chapter)