The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 369: Surprise? No, it's a shock!

"Zhang Chen, this way!"

Zhang Chen had just entered the venue and hadn't found Liu Yifei yet when he saw Tian Zhuangzhuang waving at him not far away.

Seeing this, he could only put aside the thought of looking for Liu Yifei, and suppress the uneasiness and complicated emotions that emerged from his heart.

Although he had something on his mind, Zhang Chen still walked towards Tian Zhuangzhuang.

"Zhang Chen, you probably haven't met my mother yet, right?" Tian Zhuangzhuang's face was flushed as he introduced an old lady with silver hair beside him to Zhang Chen, "This is my mother, Yu Lan."

"At"

"Calling me Teacher Yu won't make me take advantage of you, right?" Yu Lan had a kind face, and even her wrinkled face couldn't hide the admiration she showed when she looked at Zhang Chen.

"Of course, Teacher Yu!" Zhang Chen readily followed suit.

Yu Lan asked Zhang Chen to call her teacher, which was obviously not a "jack of all trades" title in the circle, but a real teacher.

Zhang Chen, a young man in his twenties, called an old senior teacher who was in his eighties, which invisibly raised Zhang Chen's "seniority" in this circle a lot.

Even though Zhang Chen usually acts recklessly in the circle, no one can do anything to him.

But it is because of his strong hard power that no one dares to confront him face to face, and now perhaps no one dares to use underhanded tactics behind his back.

In fact, the problems Zhang Chen encountered before were all due to one point - he was too young.

Because he is too young, many people disobey him and always want to "give him some advice" or "teach him a lesson" as an "elder".

Don’t think that no one would think this way just because Zhang Chen already has such strong hard power.

In fact, it took Zhang Chen a short time to rise to his current position, but it wasn’t a long time either.

Especially in the film industry, Zhang Chen is a complete "newcomer".

Regardless of the current strength of his company, as a director, he is just a newbie, which is also the consensus of many people.

Based on Zhang Chen's observations in recent years, the most notable feature of the so-called "Beijing circle" is the emphasis on old-fashioned things like "circles" and "bloodline".

Zhang Chen, a man who barged in rashly, successfully entered this circle despite his identity as a student of Beijing Film Academy, and these people regarded him as "one of their own".

But along with this, there also arose another problem that gave Zhang Chen a headache, and that was - seniority.

Even though Zhang Chen has a pretty good personal relationship with Zhang Yimou, Tian Zhuangzhuang, and Jiang Wen, they all treat Zhang Chen as a junior.

This made Zhang Chen invisible and inferior to these people.

Zhang Chen can ignore all this, but he cannot influence the deep-rooted thinking of these Beijing filmmakers.

It’s not that I look down on you, but there is another more helpless result - if you are young, you need to exercise more.

In fact, Zhang Chen also thought that if these people still have this idea in the future, he would have to use tougher measures, press their heads and make them bow down in front of him.

Doing so can certainly establish his prestige, but it will alienate the artists under him from this circle and make these people dare not use Chen Guang artists anymore. From now on, Chen Guang artists can only guard their own little piece of land and fight against the entire Chinese film industry.

This will put Zhang Chen in an isolated and helpless situation when facing foreign culture.

If there is a gentler way, that would be best.

Before, Zhang Chen had never thought of a better way.

Now, Yu Lan brought this good idea to Zhang Chen.

Yu Lan’s identity is not just “Tian Zhuangchuang’s mother”.

In 61, she won the Best Actress Award at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. In 1962, she was elected as one of the "22 Great Movie Stars of New China" recommended by the Ministry of Culture of China.

In 1981, he became the first director of the China Children's Film Studio.

In 1986, he served as chairman of the China Children and Teenagers Film and Television Center.

In 1992, he was awarded the title of "Model Worker" by the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television.

In 1993, she won the "Camphor Tree Award" for women and children's work from the China Welfare Institute.

In 1995, she won the "Century Award" for Outstanding Actress from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television of China to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of world cinema and the 90th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema.

In 2001, Yu Lan retired from her post at the age of 80.

This year she won the 10th Golden Phoenix Award for Lifetime Achievement.

This makes him a definite big shot in the circle, and it is also one of the important reasons why Kaizi is willing to acknowledge Tian Zhuangzhuang as the big brother of the fifth-generation directors.

Now this big shot in the Chinese film industry asked Zhang Chen to call her teacher. Regardless of whether she had other intentions or not, at least it could solve some of Zhang Chen's minor troubles to a certain extent.

As for, would it be too condescending?
Zhang Chen doesn't think it's an insult to call an 84-year-old senior "teacher".

If so, he felt that he should go to a psychiatrist to see if he had any mental illness.

The only problem is that he went from despising those who relied on the protection of the older generation to becoming one of those protected.

But no matter what, it's a good thing after all, it's the kindness of the old man.

"I just heard the host off the field say that Zhang Chen, you donated a lot of money for the future builders of our country?" Yu Lan suddenly mentioned what happened off the field.

"Yes." Zhang Chen helped the old lady to sit down in the first row of the guest seats. His seat was also here, but not next to hers.

"Since you are a literary and artistic worker and now you have entered the film industry, are you interested in making some animated films for children?"

Before Zhang Chen could answer the question, Yu Lan continued, "Of course, I just said that. I saw that you have an animation company abroad and now want to invest in the future of children. I was wondering if you have any ideas for making animation in China."

"Domestic animation?" Zhang Chen did not answer directly, but remained silent.

"Don't worry, I'm a retired old woman. Just think of me worrying about nothing." Yu Lan patted the shoulder of Zhang Chen who was sitting next to her, signaling him not to think too much.

While Zhang Chen and Yu Lan were chatting, Tian Zhuangzhuang next to them acted as a transparent person and didn't say a word the whole time. He neither advised his mother to raise the issue so bluntly, nor did he advise Zhang Chen to invest in this area.

In addition to him, there were already many people waiting further away.

Cheng Long, Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, Shu Chang, Yan Danchen and other artists from Chenguang Entertainment, as well as artists who have collaborated with Chenguang Entertainment, were all waiting for Zhang Chen and Yu Lan to finish their chat so that they could come over and say hello.

In addition to these artists who are mainly actors, there are also singing guests at today's award ceremony, which are basically artists from Morning Light Entertainment, such as Zhang Shaohan, Lin Junjie and others. There is also a singer who is not from the Morning Light system, but is quite popular this year - Zhou Chuanxiong.

"Teacher, then I'll go to my seat first?" After Zhang Chen and Yu Lan chatted for a while about the future development of Chinese animation, they also said goodbye. He could see that the old man was indeed a little tired.

"Go ahead." Yu Lan nodded.

Zhang Chen nodded again and walked towards his seat in the first row, which was slightly to the side in the middle of the first row.

Sitting in the middle were some old artists in military uniforms, all of them watching Zhang Chen walk past them.

Zhang Chen ignored these seniors.

It’s nothing, just not familiar with it.

Many people are not of the same kind, and there is basically no possibility of contact in the future.

"Boss." "Brother Chen."

When Zhang Chen walked to his seat, a group of Chenguang artists who had been waiting for a long time, as well as many celebrities who wanted to get close to him, all put on smiles and greeted Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen just nodded lightly.

In addition to the stars from Morning Glory Entertainment, many other stars have starred in movies invested by the company, or in movies in which Morning Glory Entertainment participated in the investment.

Everyone in the entire mainland entertainment circle now knows that Zhang Chen’s Chenguang Group is not short of money. The most important thing is that Chenguang Cinemas now controls more than 40% of the screens in the mainland.

Whether from the perspective of attracting investment to share the risk, or to ensure that your own film is not targeted and to receive fair treatment in filming, then looking for Morning Light Entertainment to invest is the best choice.

It can be said that the entire mainland film industry has only been in its infancy for a few years, and China Film Group has not been the big brother for many years.

Nowadays, when people are looking for investment to make a movie, the first thing they think of is the Morning Glory Group, not China Film.

In addition to holding the rights to import films, China Film Group's other influence has gradually begun to shift to the Morning Glory Group.

"Where's Xixi?" Zhang Chen glanced over and did not see Liu Yifei among the group of people.

Fan Bingbing, Shu Chang and others looked at each other, as if asking other people.

Finally, everyone's attention was focused on Shu Chang.

Even Zhang Chen looked at Shu Chang.

"That." Shu Chang was suddenly stared at by so many people, especially the big boss, and shivered in fear. "She seems to have gone backstage?"

"Backstage?" Zhang Chen frowned.

"Well, it seems like you are preparing for the show?"

"Program?" Zhang Chen's brows furrowed even deeper.

He was just thinking about going backstage to find Liu Yifei when the lights dimmed.

Apparently, the awards ceremony is about to begin.

"Go to your seats, don't stand here." Zhang Chen waved his hand and asked everyone to return to their seats.

In just a moment, everyone's attention was focused on this group of people, and they became the focus of the whole audience.

The circle did not disappear because of his likes and dislikes. On the contrary, because of his strength, a group of people naturally gathered around him, forming a new circle.

Zhang Chen no longer thought about looking for Liu Yifei, but sat quietly in his seat.

Since classmate Liu is going to perform today, he just needs to wait patiently.

He also wanted to see what kind of program Liu had prepared while he was away, but he couldn't find any clues.

Liu Xiaoli, who had been sitting in her seat with great anxiety from the beginning, finally spoke up: "This girl told me not to tell you."

"Is this...preparing a surprise for me?" In the dim scene, Zhang Chen lowered his voice unconsciously.

"Surprise?" Liu Xiaoli looked strange. "I hope it won't be a shock."

"Ok?"

Zhang Chen was very curious and didn't understand what Liu Xiaoli meant.

But soon, his doubts were answered.

When the music started, a group of young men and women in strange costumes came on stage. Some of them wore jeans and wrist guards or headbands, and some even had dreadlocks, which are rarely seen among young people in China.

Zhang Chen learned from the whispers around him that this was a band called Kung Fu Band and Longmenzhen Band.

This group of people did not cause any waves in Zhang Chen's heart, but the last person who appeared surprised Zhang Chen, or more precisely, frightened him.

“Liu Qianqian!???” Zhang Chen’s eyes widened, his face full of question marks.

"No! This!" Zhang Chen stuttered as he looked at the "bad girl" on the stage wearing jeans, dreadlocks and wrist guards. He turned his head mechanically and looked at Liu Xiaoli, "Aunt Liu, this is really a shock."

"I told you that you definitely wouldn't like it, but this girl just wouldn't believe it." Liu Xiaoli covered her face, her voice full of helplessness, or perhaps she was unwilling to see her daughter dressed like that.

Zhang Chen also looked at the band on the stage with a speechless face.

Apparently, the little girl had participated in the rehearsal of the Golden Rooster Awards' opening performance without telling her.

He took a deep breath and forced a stiff smile towards the stage in response to Liu Yifei who kept winking at him.

He was a little afraid to watch the rest of the performance.

"Let's make a promise and hang ourselves, the hundred years will come today!

Let’s make a promise and hang ourselves. Today is the day for a hundred years!

Let’s make a pinky promise and hang ourselves, today is the day for a hundred years!

Let’s make a promise and hang ourselves. Today is the day for a hundred years!

"

When Liu Yifei and the two bands spoke the first sentence, Zhang Chen's jaw dropped.

It's not that he sings well, nor can you say there's anything wrong with this form of rap, but when he listens to it he just wants to use his toes to dig out a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment on the ground.

How embarrassing!
He also saw that after his expression changed, Liu Yifei sang more vigorously, making gestures with her fingers that are unique to the rap circle but not understood by ordinary people, and the way she held the microphone was also the "upside-down" posture unique to the rap circle.

Judging from the coordinated movements of Liu Yifei and the surrounding band, the little girl must have put a lot of effort into learning these.

At this time, the corners of Zhang Chen's mouth began to twitch.

Rap Fei? Bad Fei? Dreadlock Fei?
It’s hard to comment!
five minutes!
This song is a full five minutes long!

Zhang Chen listened to the entire song with all kinds of complicated emotions, including awkwardness, struggle, embarrassment, confusion, and shock.

"Next, please welcome the ceremony host, Zhang Guoli!"

Finally, the opening performance ended and Zhang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

He also noticed that Liu Yifei winked at him triumphantly as she retreated to the backstage.

"Welcome everyone to today's Golden Rooster Awards ceremony!" Zhang Guoli walked onto the stage in a formal suit with a big smile on his face. "Why do I see Zhang Chen, who is sitting in the front row, looking backstage? Is it because an old man like me is not as attractive as Yifei?"

Zhang Chen instantly withdrew his gaze and gave Zhang Guoli a professional fake smile.

"Today, our international superstar, the King of Pop, is here. I would like to ask Zhang Chen, this performance, which has never been seen in previous Golden Rooster Awards, is in line with the popular trends abroad?"

Zhang Chen's smile froze again.

How to answer this question?

　Please wait a moment, I will take a screenshot of the video and post an Easter egg chapter. You can imagine “Dreadlocked Fei” in your imagination!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)