Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 179: Second Fight with the White Bone Demon

The first domestic company to broadcast an entertainment event live was Xinlang Entertainment, which broadcast the premiere of "Hero" for the first time in December 2002.

It is not technically difficult, but for today's netizens, the Internet speed is a big test.

2003:9 p.m., September 8, .

Wenjie Culture Media sent a letter to various reporters and online media and held a press conference at the Media Center in Beijing.

To clarify the recent rumors about director Lu Kuan of Wenjie.

And publicize the upcoming film and television production and work arrangements of the industry.

There was a simple truss and a large high-definition screen, with a few nameplates and several chairs on the podium. The words were a little difficult to see from a distance.

At this time, the media hall was already full of reporters and fans. Since the online rumors started to spread, he had not made any statement except for an indiscriminate lawyer's letter attacking him from Wenjie.

Lu Kuan seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth and no longer appeared in the media or on the Internet. Everyone was looking forward to what surprises this "old friend" would bring.

The media present had been dealing with Wenjie and Lu Kuan for a long time, and they knew that he was a man who would either remain silent or make a big splash when he did, just like his last counterattack against the Eagle King.

A group of guests came to the first row to support the event.

Anyone who was not filming in another place and was free, familiar or unfamiliar, invited or not, all came.

Needless to say, the company's artists such as Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang, Zhang Songwen and Hu Ge.

Anita Mui, Leung Ka Fai and Huo Wenxi brought Twins, Nicholas Tse, Cheung Pak Chi, Joey Yung and other Hong Kong artists.

Mainland stars include Zhou Xun, Feng Yuanzheng, Yu Feihong, Gao Yuanyuan, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Zhao Yanzi and others.

An Yixuan, Jia Jingwen, Jay Chou and others from Taiwan Province.

Concubine Liu Yi and her daughter were naturally also present.

There were also Naying and Ke Lan, who had no major conflicts with either side of the feud and came to watch the fun.

Industry insiders include Yu Dong, Dong Shuangqiang, Gao Chengsheng, Su Mang, Yao Jia from Hunan TV, Xu Pengle, vice president of Shanghai Film Group, and Wang Changtian from Fiber Optic Media, who co-organized the press conference.

Putting aside the content of today's press conference, just looking at the supportive attitude is enough to show how deeply Lu Kuan and Wenjie have worked in the industry and how powerful their influence is.

Fan Bingbing continued to hide and not reveal his face for the time being.

In short, except for those from the Tiejing circle and Huayi Department, everyone who was free came to support the event.

The media reporters pressed the shutter buttons excitedly, but they only regretted that there was not enough film and memory.

Is this going crazy?
What does Wenjie want to do? What does Lukuan want to do?
This lineup is enough to cause an uprising!

But what about the wide road? I'm ready to start, but I haven't seen the main character yet.

The host came on stage. She was about twenty years old, with a voluptuous figure, but she was a stranger.

"Dear guests and journalists, please be quiet. I am today's host, Liu Yan. I am honored to be invited by Wenjie Culture to host this press conference."

"Today's press conference will be broadcast live by multiple internet media outlets, including Blog.com, Xinlang Entertainment, Wangyi Entertainment, and Sohu."

Wang Changtian in the audience looked at Liu Yan and nodded continuously.

"Director Yao, is this someone from your Xiangtai team?"

"Yes, Ms. Wang. She's the host of a lifestyle program on the station's public channel. She's very talented, and Director Lu nominated her to host it."

Yu Dong laughed and said, "You can say that this director has a sharp eye. His stage presence and instrumentation are both excellent, on par with those of CCTV."

Wang Changtian nodded continuously. Fiber Optic's current business is still mainly focused on TV program production and distribution. It will not be until 2005 that it will start its strategic transformation and enter the film and television industry.

He wanted to poach Liu Yan from Xiangtai, but was concerned about Boss Lu, so he invited this person over...

While I was thinking, I heard a commotion at the scene.

Wang Changtian looked up and saw Liu Yan slightly tilt her body. Lu Kuan walked to the front of the stage and took the microphone.

"Hello everyone, I'm sorry to use public resources to make a statement, but to make it short."

"First, I want to clarify the recent rumors about me online. Some of the rumormongers have already taken legal action, and there are also two people, Ms. Xu and Ms. Dong, who had misunderstandings with me."

"We had friendly communication between the parties and resolved the misunderstanding. We are also very grateful to them for recording a video to clarify the facts. Please watch the big screen."

The reporters and guests were stunned. They didn't expect that he would bomb right at the beginning and directly touch upon the most sensitive topic.

I wish the Spring Festival Gala could be broadcast like this someday.

The show opens with a skit by Mr. Benshan.

The picture shows Xu Xiyuan, who looks a little haggard, looking up at the camera with evasive eyes.

There seemed to be a hint of fear, but the audience couldn't see it except Wu Dun who was in her home at the moment.

The external procurement team of Blog.com was on the scene and began a voice-over.

"Hello everyone, this is Blog.com. At Ms. Xu Xiyuan's request, we're conducting an interview at her home in Taiwan."

"Ms. Xu, you may begin your statement."

Xu Xiyuan's dry lips moved as he began to repent with difficulty.

"First of all, I want to say sorry. I'm sorry to the audience who supported me, and even more sorry to Director Lu Kuan."

"Out of a desire for fame and attention, I exaggerated and posted false statements online, framing Director Lu Kuan and negatively impacting him and his career. I deeply regret this."

"I solemnly declare that the information I released previously was all a misunderstanding. Thank you, Director Lu, for not holding me responsible. I apologize once again. I'm sorry!"

The scene was in chaos, with reporters scrambling to get a good spot. The hotel had no choice but to strengthen security and set up an interview area.

The most terrifying thing is that this scene was broadcast live on the Internet and reached thousands of households.

In Zhang Huijun's office at Beijing Film Academy, the old scholars looked gloomy and left with a resentful tone, saying "The air is full of chaos and people's hearts are no longer as they used to be" before turning around and leaving.

Tian Zhuangzhuang and Xie Xiaojin both secretly cursed the old thief and continued watching the live broadcast.

Tian Zhuangzhuang felt that given Lu Kuan's conduct, he would not just use this as an excuse, but would only launch a more fierce counterattack.

Wang Xiaolei and Liu Zeyu were playing golf before, and these two killer moves a few days ago made the raccoon dogs celebrate.

Only now...

His face was ashen, and the teacup was shattered all over the floor. The golf club was made of titanium and stainless steel, so it was impossible to break it.

survived.

Wang Xiaolei was completely baffled: "Is she crazy? Huayi offers such good conditions! She has to ruin her own future?!"

For some reason, Liu Zeyu didn't feel like sharing the same hatred with him at all.

instead...

On the contrary, I felt a little happy. It was probably the same feeling as when I got 59 in the exam and then saw my deskmate got 40.

The world's people have been suffering for a long time!

After the live interview at home in Taiwan Province ended, Xu Xiyuan's assistant saw the Blog Network team out and stood guard at the door.

The live broadcast is over, but the story is not over yet.

Wu Dun unscrupulously stepped on the pure white carpet she had carefully selected, and cigarette ashes were scattered all over the floor.

Xu Xiyuan's eyes were dull, and he didn't consider for the moment whether the flying sparks would burn the carpet.

It would be fine if it really burned, and it would be over once and for all.

She didn't feel there was any hope in her life.

"Boss Wu, I did everything you said. Is that okay?"

Wu Dun smiled and told his men to hand over a file bag.

He threw the cigarette butt on the white carpet, stamped it out, and untangled the binding rope.

Several crumpled prescriptions and small medicine bottles with torn-out instructions fell out.

"Ms. Xu, I really didn't realize that. Everyone says you two sisters have a lively and eccentric hosting style."

"So it's not natural? It's also the effect of the drug? Haha!"

"It's the same as if a man who can't get an erection takes Viagra."

Xu Xiyuan wanted to cover his ears, and he felt the urge to take the scissors on the table and stab them into the fat pig opposite him.

But she didn't dare.

Wu Dun had all the disgraceful evidence that could have put her in a desperate situation.

This includes addictive psychiatric drugs that are falsely prescribed by some psychological clinics at high cost.

Everything about them is controlled by each other.

But how did he know?!

Xu Xiyuan didn't believe that his sister would betray him. The only thing that could be connected to the story was the rumored other identity of Lu Kuan.

This frightened her more than being targeted by Wu Dun.

She knew she was ruined.

Even if you have done as you were asked, as long as that person wants to play with and manipulate you, it will just be a side job.

He doesn't even need to come to Taiwan Province. Just giving this fat pig's goddaughter some resources would be a disaster for her!
The door was slammed shut, and Xu Xiyuan's body went limp, falling staggeringly onto the pure white carpet.

She stretched out her fingers to touch the tiny bit of hair that had been blackened by the cigarette butt. It was so abrupt and ugly. It was just like her own life.

The press conference was still going on, but everyone had not yet recovered from the shock.

After Xu Xiyuan came Dong Jie. She looked much more haggard than the former. I wonder what she went through in Hong Kong and Eagle King.

If the camera had been moved slightly downwards, the live broadcast audience would have been able to clearly see the bruise on her knee.

She suffered both physical and psychological torture.

There was a lot of discussion at Media's event, and Lu Kuan's fans were telling each other, and some even started making phone calls on the spot, eager to help their idol clarify the rumors.

Some people in the industry who know the secret are very secretive about it.

For example, the hidden Dong Shuangqiang, he just glanced at Jia Jingwen in the front row and Zhou Xun next to him who was covering her mouth and laughing.

I just know who solved this dirty thing for Lu Kuan.

Yu Dong knew it all very well. He now understood why he had flattered the emperor and ended up hitting the horse's leg that night in the Ice Cellar Palace.

This young director is suspicious and cautious by nature. He is too defensive and his counterattacks are too fierce.

Lu Kuan sat down in the audience right after he finished his speech so as not to block the content on the big screen.

Concubine Liu Yi beside her was smiling happily. She was too lazy to think about why Xu Xiyuan admitted his mistake.

She also thought of the Ice House Palace that night and Tong Liya who escaped from the tiger's mouth.

I should believe him...

"Hey, are you threatening her? Why does she look so pitiful?"

Boss Lu glanced at her and said, "Of course. I'm a big director, so I can easily manipulate small actors like you."

Concubine Liu Yi rolled her eyes at him and said, "I'll strangle you to death!"

It's really infuriating. I'll go back and use Lu Ji's secondary account to attack him.

Liu Yan walked onto the stage in her long skirt. "Okay, this is just an appetizer. Now, we'd like to invite Director Lu and three distinguished guests!"

"Vice Chairman and Deputy General Manager of China Film Group, Mr. Han Shanping!"

"Chairman of Yanda Huayi, Mr. Dong Shuangqiang!"

"Mr. Wang Hong, President of Travel Channel! Welcome everyone!"

There was a lot of discussion in the audience, whether it was the media reporters or the celebrities on the scene, and people like Yu Dong who were very sensitive to the industry were even more imaginative.

"Why is President Han here?"

"Nonsense, Lu Kuan is the director, so China Film Group must have invested in Wenjie's new film."

"You're talking nonsense. What's the point of this mourning for Travel Channel?"

"this..."

In accordance with the principle of leadership priority, Han Shanping took the microphone first.

"Okay, let me say a few words."

"Lu Kuan is a representative figure among my country's young directors. His talent is not only reflected in the film industry, but also in his profound understanding of the entire production, distribution, and broadcasting of film and television works."

There was an uproar in the audience. All the stars present had heard about the unpleasant experience that Guo Lukuan had with China Film Corporation during his first film, The Drummer.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for Fatty to get the upper hand over the private distribution company with this movie.

Today he actually took the initiative to support Lu Kuan and praised him to the utmost. Isn't this a bit disregarding of his leader's status?
"To make a long story short, as you can see, China Film Group will take the lead and will jointly invest in Yanda Huayi with Wenjie to jointly establish a new media company, New Vision."

"China Film holds a 51% stake, Wenjie and Yanda Huayi hold 25% and 24% respectively..."

A reporter in the audience couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Han! What is the main business direction of the new company?"

Han Shanping laughed and said, "Look at you, why are you in such a hurry? Do you think I'm speaking too slowly?"

The young reporter from China Film News was embarrassed, thinking that Old Han was in a good mood today and looked so friendly.

"Okay, if you think I'm speaking too slowly, let Director Xiaolu speak!"

Everyone laughed. Whether they were actors or other film industry practitioners, Han Shanping was a big shot who controlled the lifeblood of the industry.

I didn't expect that they would be so relaxed today in order to widen the road.

Zhao Yanzi in the audience was secretly shocked, but fortunately she had "repented and turned back" early on and restored her relationship with Lu Kuan.

After all, he had made such confident predictions before, and all of them had come true.

The failure of "Green Tea" was a foregone conclusion, and the media's attacks on this masterpiece's Waterloo were all directed at her.

"It's pathetic that an actor can't get out of the role of Little Goose all his life!"

Comments say so.

Lu Kuan smiled and thanked Han Shanping for his flattery, then turned to explain to everyone the purpose of establishing the new company.

"New Vision is a media company that focuses on producing and broadcasting new film and television dramas, and also has variety show production and advertising businesses."

"The company has acquired a 51% stake in Travel Channel. After careful review and approval by relevant authorities, New Vision will be responsible for the production and broadcasting of Travel Channel starting January 1 next year." (Note 1)

"New Vision will be chaired by Mr. Han Shanping, with Mr. Dong Shuangqiang serving as Vice Chairman and Executive President of Travel Channel."

"Because I'm busy with my main job, I will be the program director of Travel Channel."

If the confessions of Xu Xiyuan and Dong Jie just now were just appetizers, the only people interested were the entertainment reporters and the fans who were just watching the show.

This news, which can be simplified as "Lu Kuan directly controls the domestic satellite station!" was like a thunderclap, booming in their minds!

These days, the domestic film industry was just starting out, variety shows were scarce, and the film and television industry was still dominated by TV dramas.

It can be said that 99 percent of artists started their acting career and became famous through TV dramas.

For example, Yan Zi in the audience now, or even Liu Yifei who just became famous for the role of Zhao Linger.

Lu Kuan was nominally the program director, but everyone could see Han Shanping's attitude just now.

China Film Group only has to hold a controlling stake due to its corporate nature in order to acquire a 51% stake in Travel Channel. The real decision makers are Lu Kuan and Dong Shuangqiang.

Dong Shuangqiang is responsible for management and administration, but the person who is truly responsible for the content is the program director Lu Kuan.

There is so much room for maneuver here!
People like Zhou Xun who are more familiar to him are fine.

Huang Xiaoming, Gao Yuanyuan and others stared at Lu Kuan on the stage without blinking, wishing they could eat him up in one bite!
Liu Xiaoli was extremely upset, but it wasn't because she couldn't bear to see the road ahead become wider and better.

only. . .

At least you can take our Xixi with you!
Why did you abandon her?

Looking at the indifferent expression of Concubine Liu Yi beside her, she felt really sorry for her misfortune and angry at her for not fighting back!

Liu Xiaoli was so angry that she patted her daughter's arm. The latter looked at her with a frown, looking confused.

Lu Kuan called on a reporter to ask a question.

"Hello, Director Lu, I'm a reporter from the China TV Drama News. I'd like to ask what you mean by 'new film and television dramas'?"

Boss Lu looked mysterious. "The relevant plan is being formulated. Please pay attention to the relevant announcement on the official blog of New Vision. Thank you."

The press conference lasted more than an hour to this point. The reporters looked at the time and prepared to go back to finish their manuscripts.

It’s only 3pm, so it can still make it to tomorrow’s front page.

Let’s not mention Xu Xiyuan and Dong Jie’s self-exposures, as they are the favorites of tabloid entertainment reporters and are not worthy of being published in major newspapers.

However, New Vision, a seemingly strange company, has actually acquired a controlling stake in a domestic satellite TV station, and it is clear that private enterprises and directors without public office will be responsible for content.

This is so exciting!

This is the country's satellite TV station, the official mouthpiece, and an important window for government agencies to export policies and values ​​to the outside world.

How can it be controlled by a mixed-ownership enterprise in which private enterprises have shares?
This topic alone is enough for political economy experts to write a column on their blog.

Zhou Xun leaned back, his body numb from sitting. Yesterday, a few friends went to Xiaolu's house and drank too much...

"Xun'er, are you ready to leave? Let's have dinner together later."

Huang Xiaoming admitted that he was moved. Before, he just wanted to get acquainted with Lu Kuan and build up a relationship with him, but now he had to take the initiative.

Let’s start with his good friend Zhou Xun!
Zhou Xun still knew some of the inside story. She shook her head and said, "If you want to leave, go ahead. I'm going to see some handsome guys later."

The mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan artists around her looked at her curiously.

Liu Yifei laughed and said, "Sister Zhou Xun, if you put on men's clothes, you will be more handsome than Lu Kuan. Don't look at him, it doesn't look good!"

Zhou Xun found this very helpful, but he still took the initiative to explain.

"That's just the second fight against the White Bone Demon. There's more to come, like Havoc in Heaven and Journey to the West. Sit tight and watch patiently!"

Gao Yuanyuan burst out laughing. She actually understood what "Second Fight against the White Bone Demon" meant.

　Note 1:

　　In fact, New Vision and Hainan Radio Station set up a new company, and this new company took over Travel Channel. This was to avoid policy risks. After all, it is a satellite TV station facing the whole country.

　　To avoid redundancy and too many company names, let’s just say that New Vision took over Travel Channel.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)