The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 459: Invisible Hand, Fan Bingbing's Punishment

A week later
The sensational event of "Who decides the public's movie preferences" has finally come to an end.

Yenching Grand Hall

The 10,000-person conference hall is the venue for the highest-level meetings in the country and is also open to the public for rent when there are no meetings in session.

The entire conference hall is divided into three floors.

There are 3693 seats on the first floor, 3515 seats on the second floor, and 2518 seats on the third floor.

The rostrum in the middle can accommodate 300-500 seats.

It can accommodate a total of 1 people.

If these 10,000 people were employees of the Morning Glory Group, they could be easily filled.

But if there are 10,000 guests, then there would be something to talk about.

"Zhang Chen, the scene you organized for the lucky draw is even bigger than other people's movie press conferences."

Han Sanping arrived relatively early. He had not seen this young man who had already given China Film Group Corporation a huge say in the mainland market for a long time.

The thought of how he had gone to Zhang Chen's house to discuss the investment in Harry Potter made me realize that.

Now?

Han Sanping is now almost losing the qualification to meet Zhang Chen.

Generally speaking, the assistants around Zhang Chen who go to his China Film Group are of high standard.

Most of the time, for movies invested by China Film, you need to go to the Morning Glory Group and listen to the schedule of the Morning Glory Cinema, not to mention other film and television companies.

This change has only happened in a few short years.

"Boss Han, if you're not busy looking for actors for your movie, how come you have time to come to me?"

"Looking for it, haven't I found you here?"

Han Sanping looked at Zhang Chen in front of him with a smile, and his eyes seemed to be saying something.

That's right, it's you.

"Director Tong mentioned this to me, but I really haven't had much time in the past two years."

Zhang Chen knew the movie "Founding of a Republic".

Although it was not released until 09, the project was started around January 07.

Before the project was launched, that is, at this point in time, China Film Group had already begun looking for actors.

"No, I'm not talking about The Founding of a Nation."

"Isn't it the founding ceremony?"

Han Sanping saw that Zhang Chen's surprised expression did not seem fake.

After hesitating for a moment, he explained directly: "It's a costume historical war blockbuster. I plan to invest 5 million. Are you interested in playing a role?"

"Costume, history, or war blockbuster?" Zhang Chen tilted his head and thought for a long time.

Could it be the Three Kingdoms costume romance movie also known as "Strong Meng Meng"?

Thinking of this possibility, Zhang Chen shook his head desperately: "No, no, no, I am even less free."

"Even less time?" Han Sanping was stunned.

If you don’t have time, then you don’t have time. What does it mean to have even less time?
"Oh, I mean, it suddenly occurred to me that next year I might be busier than I thought."

Zhang Chen insisted on explaining it.

"That's okay"

Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't seem to be lying, Han Sanping could only give up the desire to continue talking.

But in the end, he said with regret: "Directed by the famous Hollywood director John Woo, and with such a high investment, this movie is bound to enter the international film market. It would be a pity if you didn't come."

"Mr. Han, a friendly reminder, not every Hollywood director can guarantee that his or her movie will be a big hit at the box office."

“I believe in John Woo.”

"Oh?" Zhang Chen looked strange, "Boss Han doesn't care that he ruined MGM?"

"That's because MGM has its own financial problems. It has nothing to do with him directly, right?"

"Okay, as long as you have confidence."

Seeing Han Sanping's firm attitude, Zhang Chen no longer had the desire to persuade him.

He knew the guy's background, but it did not prevent mainland filmmakers from creating myths about the Hong Kong film and television circles.

Speaking of which, many people grew up watching Hong Kong movies.

Even if not, there are still many classic Hong Kong films left in your own film library.

Hong Kong films represent a glorious era.

Even though there is no clear indication that Hong Kong films are declining, Hong Kong filmmakers are still regarded as superior by many people in the mainland's film and television circles.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be the saying that only “Hong Kong actors” can carry the box office.

As for the current mainland actors, directors don’t dare to use actors from the Morning Light series to play supporting roles for actors from Hong Kong.

Of course, the premise of all this is that over the past few years, the exposure and reputation of the actors in the Morning Light series in the public eye have accumulated enough to make these directors believe that the actors in the Morning Light series are capable of carrying the box office performance of the film.

As for the actors from other entertainment companies, they can only struggle under the oppression of the Morning Light actors and the Hong Kong Island actors.

Just look at the small circles formed by the actors on the scene.

In the entire venue, since it was the home venue of the Morning Glory Group, the Morning Glory actors led by Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and Gao Yuanyuan occupied the most central position on the first floor of the entire venue with tens of thousands of people.

Wherever they stand, there is their small circle.

But today's standards are a bit high, and small actors from third and fourth tier companies can't get in at all, so there are not many people trying to make connections.

But even so, the signature actors of other companies still need to run in front of them to make their presence felt.

"Bingbing has been amazing in the past two years. If she continues like this, she will soon become the most popular female star in our circle."

"I can't compare to Brother Xun. If I win another Golden Rooster Award, I can win the triple gold grand slam, right?"

"Awards and all that are empty, earning money is the most real thing. Who in the industry doesn't envy the people at Chenguang Entertainment? You earn money and have the freedom to do things as you please."

“That’s right.”

"What? What happened?"

Zhou Xun keenly felt that Fan Bingbing was not being sincere when he said this.

"Nothing!" Fan Bingbing regained his smile and changed the subject, "If you feel that you are not doing well in your company, you can come to our company."

"Huh?" Zhou Xun's originally dazed expression turned into an extremely surprised one, "Aren't you afraid?"

"Are you afraid that you will steal my resources?" Fan Bingbing said it on behalf of Zhou Xun.

But soon, she explained nonchalantly: "If our company was just starting out, I would still have this worry."

"now what?"

"Now?" Fan Bingbing smiled happily, with a rather ambitious demeanor, "Which movie now doesn't have our company's investment in it?"

Fan Bingbing still had half of his words left to explain.

More than 90% of the films in mainland China have been invested by Morning Glory Pictures, which means that when considering actors for these 90% of films, people from Morning Glory Entertainment will be given priority.

It's the truth that you should be grateful to others for what you have done for you.

As for those who are not short of money, they want to invest in filming movies based entirely on their own ideas.

That's fine, but we have to consider the issue of how the film will be released after it's finished.

In mainland China, no matter how hard you try, you can’t avoid the Morning Glory Cinemas Chain, which occupies 50% of the country’s screens.

Their boss Zhang Chen will not interfere in the market.

But these directors and investors cannot guarantee that other people in the Morning Light Group will not harm films that are not “invested by Morning Light”.

Give up part of the cake to buy peace of mind. This is the idea that is currently deeply rooted in the minds of several big directors, led by Zhang Yimou.

Using the resources of the entire mainland film market to support the actors of Morning Light Entertainment is not enough, but there is no shortage of scripts.

Just like Fan Bingbing, there are so many scripts coming to her and she has to pick them all.

"If you really say that," Zhou Xun turned to look at Zhang Chen who was chatting with the leaders in the distance, and said thoughtfully, "I really have to go talk to Zhang Chen about this."

"I heard that Huayi approached you this year. Why don't you consider them?"

"You just wanted me to go to your company, and now you're asking this again." Zhou Xun patted Fan Bingbing's shoulder in a scolding tone, and then explained seriously, "I originally had this plan."

"Oh?" Fan Bingbing asked curiously, "The conditions they offer should not be bad, right?"

"Well, the conditions are quite good, but not much different from Rong Xinda. It's just that there are more film resources, but in other aspects..."

"Hua Yi, I heard from Lianhua about that young Mr. Wang." Fan Bingbing smiled coldly.

"This is not the most important thing. You actresses who are well protected by Zhang Chen really don't understand the sorrow of us actresses."

"For many actresses, sacrificing a little bit of their looks is fine. If you don't make any effort, there are many people who will stick to you just for a chance to appear on the screen."

In response to this, Fan Bingbing could only remain silent.

She also stayed in Huayi for a period of time.

That period was probably the most frustrating time in her career. In just a few months, she saw countless actresses running to Mr. Wang's office at night.

I stayed there for an hour.

When they come out, their hair is either messy or their clothes are untidy.

It's okay for actresses.

Actor.
Fan Bingbing shook his head, not understanding the thoughts of some male actors in the circle.

Is it possible that men can also obtain women's happiness in the same way?
But in comparison, the shit stirrer is too unhygienic, right?
I don't understand and I won't accept it.

Fan Bingbing shook his head, deleting the disgusting images in his mind, and then he calmed down and looked at Zhou Xun: "Since you can accept it, why don't you go to Huayi?"

"I'm still talking about it. It's because you Chenguang people had a fight with Huayi at Bazaar."

Zhou Xun was frightened when she thought of this: "Do you think I would have dared to go to Huayi at that time?"

"Our company is not as scary as you think, right?" Fan Bingbing felt a little embarrassed.

"Not that scary?" Zhou Xun pouted and complained, "Just ask anyone in the industry if there is anyone who dares to offend someone from your company."

“Ah, I haven’t really thought about this question.”

"Everyone knows that your boss is a protective person, and Zhang Chen himself is also a domineering person." Zhou Xun said this with envy on her face, "Besides, this guy is also a pure love in the circle, which is even more rare."

"I'm warning you!" Fan Bingbing said with a vigilant look, "Don't try to target our boss, or you'll die miserably."

"Hmm? Has anyone tried it?" Zhou Xun looked curious and approached Fan Bingbing, "Tell me about it."

Fan Bingbing ignored this gossip.

This kind of thing should be known to the actresses in their company, there is no need to tell everyone.

Besides, she had just taken the risk of posting on Weibo a few days ago and made her boss unhappy. If she continued to gossip about him with outsiders,

Even if she sold herself to the company, she might be thrown into the cold palace.

In fact, if you think about this woman named Gao Yuanyuan, you will know how difficult it is to get close to the boss.

She is also a "veteran" of the company and a goddess in the eyes of many Hupu netizens.

Sometimes in the eyes of some male movie fans, Gao Yuanyuan’s “white moonlight” attribute is no less than Liu Yifei’s.

Moreover, over the years, this person has been obsessed with his boss since he starred in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" with him.

Without looking for a boyfriend, I have always been looking forward to the day when I can really live together with "Zhang Wuji".

It is said that it is difficult for actresses to get out of their roles.

The former Fan Bingbing might not have believed it.

But Gao Yuanyuan's performance made her believe it.

But what's the use of being so infatuated?
Fan Bingbing looked into the distance.

There was another heavyweight guest, the one who had sung with the boss on the Spring Festival Gala.

But Fan Bingbing was concerned about the other person next to her.

Sun Fangping was the first chairman of the Chenguang Group when it was first established.

That was when the boss was still a minor and Mr. Sun was helping him run the company.

She also came all the way through that stage.

Even though the boss has the final say in the company now, some old people still remember the kindness of the old chairman.

These old people may not report anything else.

But there is one thing that I heard was secretly passed on to these old employees of the company by President Sun.

That is to pay attention to any woman who tries to get close to Zhang Chen.

Fan Bingbing knew that Mr. Sun actually didn’t have a good impression of the actresses in the circle.

Even though Chenguang Entertainment has always had a positive reputation in the industry, Sun Fangping, who has been through the start-up period, knows all too well about some of the dirty things in this circle.

It was also from that time that Sun Fangping secretly helped the boss to block countless slutty women.

The consequence for these people was that they were either transferred out of the core circle or thrown into a film crew with difficult conditions to "gain experience".

As for the boss, Fan Bingbing felt that his boss should know.

However, this tacit attitude also allowed Fan Bingbing to see that this was also what the boss wanted to do.

So over the years, even though there are a lot of beautiful female stars in Chenguang Entertainment, there has never been any scandal involving any of them and the boss.

This is an amazing anecdote in the entire world's entertainment industry.

Many people once suspected that there was something wrong with the boss.

In fact, Fan Bingbing is also quite curious about this.

"What are you thinking about?"

The sudden sound scared Fan Bingbing.

She looked up and saw it was her boss.

Thinking of the question she had just thought about, her face turned red, and she hesitantly explained: "I didn't think about anything."

"Do you think the punishment you were given was too severe?"

"No, no!" Fan Bingbing shook his head frantically, "I think this is good."

Seeing Fan Bingbing's attitude, Zhang Chen didn't bother to ask. He waved his hand casually and said, "That's fine. Hurry up and prepare. Don't make decisions without reporting in the future."

"Okay!" Fan Bingbing nodded quickly, turned and left.

"open"

Zhou Xun was about to say hello to Zhang Chen when she was grabbed away by Fan Bingbing.

"What are you doing? I was thinking about talking to your boss."

"Stop chatting, the boss is angry now."

"Ah?" Zhou Xun was stunned.

She looked at Zhang Chen who was gradually moving away from her.

"Look at your boss. He doesn't seem angry."

"Don't ask anymore." Fan Bingbing urged with a sullen face, "Hurry up and take a seat."

"Why do I feel like you're more concerned about today's awards ceremony than anyone else here?"

"How can I not worry about it, I..."

"you?"

Faced with Zhou Xun's doubts, Fan Bingbing chose to ignore them.

She couldn't say that all the prize money for today's award ceremony was paid by her, right?
If that gets out, where will the boss's face be?
If I have to say I feel heartbroken, of course I do.

I originally wanted to spend 80 to make a splash.

As a result, this group of restless people in the company followed suit and forcibly took the boss over.

In the end, she had no choice but to take on the responsibility and pay out all the bonus herself.

But if you ask me about resentment, I don’t have any.

After all, her purpose was not pure when she posted on Weibo.

Just look at how the boss reacts when he sees her.

Boss, I'm very dissatisfied.

Fan Bingbing, who thought he knew his boss better, understood.

The boss can pay more money, he doesn't care how much.

After all, billions is just a small amount of money for the boss.

But this money must be taken out of the boss's pocket.

This time, the Weibo incident was caused by the company employees led by her, who put the boss on the spot and made him pay more money.

It may not be said that he forced the emperor to abdicate, but it doesn't sound that good either.

So she was willing to pay the 2400 million.

Besides, she made her living thanks to her boss, so what could she say?

Just think of it as showing your loyalty to your boss.

As long as the boss has no problem with her, the money she will earn in the future will not be just over 20 million.

"Dear leaders and distinguished guests, today's award ceremony and lucky draw for fans is about to begin. Please take your seats as soon as possible."

After Fan Bingbing took his seat, Teacher He, who had not been seen for a long time, also came on the main stage.

The lottery involving thousands of people and a prize amount of 5000 million has begun!

　My head hurts from thinking about the plot lately.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)