Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 208 Road Consultant Enters the File

You guys are the ones who bang your fucking hands on the table, right?
I can do it too!
Boss Lu also turned around suddenly and slammed the table, shaking the teacup in front of Director Tong twice.

"Director Wang! Don't you think your mindsets are very divided?"

"You strongly protest the suppression of your creative freedom and hope that restrictions on the subject matter, tone, and scale of your films will be lifted."

"At the same time, they were shouting, 'We are weak! We are pitiful! We need protection!'"

"If you truly have the backbone and courage to pursue freedom, don't pin your hopes on policy support, but instead truly engage in the market."

"Is it appropriate to talk about dignity and freedom while at the same time calling for help and nourishment from above?"

He didn't say anything unpleasant like being a whore and pretending to be a saint, because that would mean he had made a mortal enemy.

The reporters at the scene were very excited!

I've known for a long time that Boss Lu is best at verbal battles, but he used to do it in front of reporters and the audience.

I didn't expect that I could fight to the end against this group of eccentric sixth-generation people today.

Seeing the seven gentlemen sighing, getting angry, and some almost walking away, Director Tong decisively stepped down to control the pace.

"Alright! We're all for the good of Chinese films. Let's stop here and debate without damaging the relationship."

Originally, the two sides were evenly matched, but in the end, the Seven Gentlemen completely gave up. Today's symposium went through the following form and ended quickly.

The intentions of the relevant departments have been well implemented, and the Film Bureau has sent a very clear signal to the industry:

I hope that practitioners will put the overall situation first, consider the future of Chinese films, place their personal development in the torrent of historical trends, and never go against the trend.

At the same time, the Film Bureau and China Film Group Corporation also opened official accounts with V on their blogs to publicize the spirit of the symposium and related meetings.

However, the debate on that day was so exciting that every word from both sides was reprinted by official media such as "China Film Report" and "Film Channel", which quickly caused an uproar in the commentary community.

Huang Shixian, Zhu Dake and others came out to criticize Lu Kuan's views, saying that he was a capitalist who talked without thinking!

Boss Lu had no enthusiasm to continue arguing with them. He was handling official business at the company these days and would soon return to the Canadian set to resume work.

Sun Wenwen usually contacts him by phone to handle some urgent procedures on his behalf, but many financial documents must be signed in person.

"Mr. Lu, the letter from the Radio and Television Bureau has arrived."

"Fill it in."

Sun Wenwen hesitated and said, "Regarding the political outlook..."

Lu Kuan suddenly remembered something and slapped his head, then took the letter from her.

【Wenjie Culture Media Co., Ltd.:
Due to work needs, our leadership team has decided to hire Lu Kuan from your company as a senior consultant at the National Radio and Television Administration's Institute of Broadcasting Science. We are writing this letter to request your cooperation in filing this comrade's personnel file with our institute's personnel department.

Signed by: Broadcasting Science Research Institute of the State Administration of Radio and Television

Boss Lu had a headache.

This institute is a public welfare institution established in 1958. It is affiliated with the General Administration and is at the same level as the Film Bureau and Film Channel.

Later in 2013, the state combined the functions of the General Administration of Press and Publication and the General Administration to establish the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and the institute was renamed the National Radio and Television Administration Institute of Radio and Television Science.

The longer the unit name, the more functions it has.

The main function of this institute is to research related technologies in broadcasting, television, and film, and to conduct some research on digital copyright protection in the later Internet era.

Boss Lu is not a technical expert, so how did he get brought to this unit?
In fact, this was also a helpless move after consultation with Hetian Zhuangzhuang.

Logically speaking, I was working for the Film Bureau under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and the "remuneration" should be paid by the Film Bureau.

But the Film Bureau did not give him a position similar to that of the Advisory Committee. He was a civil servant when he joined. He is also the boss of several companies, which does not comply with the regulations.

On the other hand, you, Lu Kuan, have already been in the film industry, and if you are really placed in the Film Bureau.

After that, when he worked with other film companies, it really had a bit of the flavor of "Shaolin Soccer".

"The referees, the assistant referees, the organizers, and the co-organizers are all my people. How can you fight me?"

This kind of thing is too sensitive and leaders dare not take risks.

Even Boss Lu himself was working towards this goal, first creating public opinion, then generating capital, and then trying to exert his influence on the counterpart units.

But some things are better done secretly.

Being a senior consultant in this research institute was barely a big deal. At least he had entered the radio and television system, which was on the same level as the Film Bureau.

But now we still need to face another issue, his political outlook...

Can you get in or not?
There are pros and cons.

The benefit is that you can get closer to the organization, understand the overall policy direction and market trends, and better grasp the development context.

The disadvantage is that it will be detrimental to his later layout and acquisition plans in the United States.

Foreign acquisitions of U.S. companies, especially in the media and high-tech industries, are closely watched and require strict review by a panel called the Committee on Foreign Investment.

If his identity is that kind, it would be taboo among foreigners.

Some business tycoons in later generations also made different choices. Ma Yun, Liu Chuanzhi and Wang Jianlin all joined.

"Wenwen, those folk cooking sects you told me about last month have all arrived, right?"

"Yes, boss. Minjian, Minjin, Zhigong, and Jiusan all have provincial-level organization departments coming to recruit you."

These Minzhu camps are of different natures. Zhigong is mainly composed of overseas Chinese and their families, so they are not considered;

Min-gyeon was mainly composed of people from the economic field, and Dong-ja later joined it;

Minjin is mainly composed of senior intellectuals in the fields of education, culture, publishing, and media, which is a relatively suitable group. (Note 1)

"Please make an appointment for me with Commissioner Zhang from Minjin to have dinner together tonight."

"Okay, boss."

As for amulets, the more the better.

In the evening, Lu Kuan hosted a banquet for several cadres of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Democratic Progressive Party at the Wangfujing Hotel.

"Hello, Director Lu, I'm Zhang Xin from the Beiping Municipal Committee."

Commissioner Zhang is the deputy director of the local department of the Organization Department of the China Democratic League and the deputy chairman of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the China Democratic League. He is a prominent figure in the Beijing Municipal Committee of the China Democratic League.

"Hello, Chairman Zhang. Nice to meet you."

Zhang Xin is a very versatile person, and he immediately and solemnly introduced two leaders.

"Director Lu, this is Qiao Sheng, Director of the Education Department of the Propaganda Department of the China Democratic League. He is currently Deputy Director of the Journalism Department of Communication University of China."

Boss Lu extended his hand: "Hello, Director Qiao, nice to meet you."

The number of members in the democratic camp is relatively small. The Democratic Progressive Party has less than 3 members nationwide, most of whom are senior intellectuals.

For example, Director Qiao is the head of a university department.

"Director Lu, I've watched both of your movies many times. They're both fantastic!"

"Thank you very much, please give me more suggestions."

Zhang Xin turned to another younger woman.

"Director Lu, this is Xu Yue, Deputy Director of the Beijing Liaison Office of the China Democratic League General Office."

"Director Xu is very young! He looks about the same age as me."

Xu Yue has a sexy figure and picturesque eyes and eyebrows. She couldn't help laughing when she heard that, and two shallow dimples appeared on her face.

"Director Lu, you're joking. I looked at your information and I'm five years older than you."

Zhang Xin introduced: "Director Lu, don't be fooled by Director Xu's young age. She now works in the Growth Enterprise Financing Department of CITIC Construction Investment." Boss Lu couldn't help but take another serious look at the young woman.

Wow! A financial beauty, she became the liaison director of the China Democratic League before she was 30 years old. This is a lucrative position that allows her to entertain guests and accumulate favors.

This Peach is not simple. It seems that she is also a socialite, or the person behind her is not simple.

Otherwise, why didn't Zhang Xin even introduce her academic qualifications? It's obvious that she is not good enough.

The four of them sat down and the banquet began. After a few rounds of toasts, everyone quickly became familiar with each other.

Zhang Xin raised her glass first: "Director Lu, we were very happy to receive your company's reply this afternoon regarding your agreement to join the China Democratic League. We are honored to have another comrade."

"Director Qiao, Director Xu, let's toast to Director Lu with this glass of wine, okay?"

Xu Yue raised his glass happily. Qiao Sheng looked normal, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

It was just developing a new member, but Zhang Xin was quite surprised. It was not enough to have a corresponding contact person, Xu Yue, and he had to bring himself in as well.

Once the pedantic spirit of the literati comes up, it is difficult to suppress it.

"Chairman Zhang, you are a leading cadre, so you should be strict with your words. Director Lu is still in the organizational inspection stage, which lasts for a year."

This made everyone feel a little awkward and the atmosphere turned cold. Zhang Xin, a person who knows how to handle situations, handled the situation skillfully.

"Director Lu, look at Old Qiao. He's used to teaching and educating people at the university, and he even treats Xu Yue and me as his students."

Although Xu Yue felt that Qiao Sheng was more important, she couldn't let the situation cool down, otherwise it would be a dereliction of duty for her as the liaison director.

The beautiful young woman immediately cooperated tacitly: "That's right! Teacher Qiao, you usually have a good alcohol tolerance, but today you got drunk a little quickly. Come, let me get some food for you!"

The two men directed what Qiao Sheng had just said to themselves. Boss Lu just smiled and drank the wine in his glass, not wanting to get angry with him.

He's just a lousy professor. Lao Tian is discussing with Zhang Huijun about arranging an early graduation for himself. In a few years, who won't be a university teacher? Really!

Qiao Sheng drank alone, looking at Lu Kuan, who had a calm expression and looked too young, and wondered how he could surpass him.

Oh right! Aren’t you in the film industry? I’m in the media industry. Maybe you need my connections to promote your business!
"Director Lu, are you familiar with the newly established Xinjing Daily in China? The editor-in-chief, Cheng Yizhong, is an old friend of mine. I can introduce you to them if you need any help."

Qiao Sheng is a professor in the Journalism Department of Communication University of China, so it is not surprising that he knows the leader of a newspaper group in the industry.

But Lu Kuan was stunned. They were just talking about the history of the Democratic Progressive Party and the celebrities within the party, so why did the topic suddenly change here?

The "Xinjing News" was indeed established in November 2003, and its initiator was Cheng Yizhong, the former editor-in-chief of the "Nanfang Metropolis Daily".

He declared that he wanted The New York Times to be responsible for reporting everything like The New York Times and to become the greatest newspaper in the country.

As a result, it suffered a Waterloo just four months after its establishment.

Zhang Xin smiled and said, "Old Qiao, why didn't you tell me earlier that you have this connection? We can ask them to promote our DPP members' activities next time."

"That's right, Teacher Qiao is so absorbed in his studies all day long that he doesn't even have the slightest sympathy for the difficulties we grassroots cadres face in our work."

After three rounds of drinking, Xu Yue's cheeks turned red.

When she heard that Qiao Sheng had such a relationship, her beautiful eyes flickered and she gave him a look of both anger and shame.

Teacher Qiao: I am beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I am drunk, drunk, drunk.

Looking at Lu Kuan again, why did he still look confused? Didn’t he understand Editor Cheng’s background and the newspaper’s strength?
Teacher Qiao decided to give him some scientific education.

"Xiaolu, the emergence of the Xinjing Newspaper is based on the Nanfang Metropolis Daily. I'm a researcher in this field, and I'm very familiar with their strength."

"Last year, Nanfang Metropolis Daily's advertising revenue was approximately 13 billion yuan, with a monthly cash flow of over million yuan. It can be said that it has a high starting point and a large investment!"

"You're in the film business, so it's impossible not to do marketing and advertising. If you need anything in the future, just look for Mr. Qiao. We have face in his eyes!"

Boss Lu smiled noncommittally, thinking that his old friend would be crying behind bars in just a few months because of corruption.

"Thank you, Mr. Qiao. I don't need it for now. The reach of traditional print media is not very high right now. Internet media is more popular."

Qiao Sheng slammed the table happily. "That's perfect! Blog.com, you know it, right?"

Zhang Xin was surprised and said, "Old Qiao, you also have resources on Blog.com! Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Hey! I'm a scholar, how can I follow a business broker and promote this every day?"

Professor Mediterranean, with a slightly red face, looked at Boss Lu with a strange expression, thinking that he had really hit his sore spot this time.

"Xiaolu, Mr. Wang Xing, the vice president of Blog.com, received his undergraduate degree from Huaqing University. He is a leader in the internet media industry with a very high vision."

"He and I were acquainted at Huaqing. We were childhood sweethearts, haha."

Qiao Sheng spoke cryptically, but the three people at the table were a little surprised.

So you want to be Wang Xing's cheap father-in-law?

"For those of us who are somewhat well-known journalism scholars in the industry, he often organizes dinners and seminars to seek advice. He treats me with considerable respect."

"Oh, just the day before yesterday. The day before yesterday, he even brought a gift to school to thank me for the development plan I made for Blog.com, including the plan for its later listing."

Xu Yue was really surprised. She really didn't expect that an old scholar like Qiao Sheng had such power. That was the hottest Internet company now!

Her husband, who works in investment at Morgan Stanley, often talks to her about this company, but no one in the industry can pry open the door to this blog site.

If I can help him get in touch with Wang Xing, I won't have to be so cautious about my parents-in-law's expressions at my husband's house.

Thinking of the sadness and grievance of marrying into a wealthy family, Xu Yue decided to go all out to win over Qiao Sheng today!
What's more, she is in this industry herself and has been paying attention to this Internet upstart that has been established for more than two years.

Thinking of the ups and downs in the U.S. stock market this year, the rebound in NetEase's share price and the huge profits made by investors at the time, she and Zhang Xin were both a little envious.

If I could use Qiao Sheng's connections to get some original shares before Blog.com goes public...

"Teacher Qiao, why didn't you tell me earlier? My wife does this. She's been trying to contact Mr. Wang but had no luck. Now she's finally found a way!"

Lu Kuan looked at Zhang and Xu, who had changed their previous aloof behavior and frequently toasted and served food to Qiao Sheng, and felt a little amused.

What a beautiful Ukiyo-e!
It’s a pity that Boss Lu had no interest in slapping these small characters in the face. He was thinking about the issue of "The Shocking News".

Maybe everyone will be confused, in fact, this is all due to the nature of the problem when it was first created.

"Xinjing" is the first pilot unit in China to publish a newspaper in a different location.

"Nanfang" paid to go north and cooperate with "Guangming", using the publication number of the latter's dying "Life Times".

This raises a problem: it actually has no direct superior counterpart unit!
It was not until later that this bug was corrected and the country implemented a policy of unified jurisdiction over newspapers by the propaganda department of the place where the newspapers were founded.

The reason why Boss Lu considered so much was to see if he could make use of its inherent deformity to do something, look for opportunities to intervene and acquire shares, and continue to strengthen his own public opinion position.

But considering that he already owns Star Media, Blog.com and offline Focus Media, wouldn’t it be a bit too blatant to interfere in the newspaper group?
He was worried about attracting the attention and covetousness of those with ulterior motives. After all, his plan to build up popularity and accumulate political capital had just begun.

"Guide? Guide?"

Zhang Xin came over with a glass of wine, pulling Boss Lu from his thoughts and returning to the Democratic Progressive Party members' dinner tonight.

"Oh! Thank you, Teacher Qiao. I will definitely find you if I need anything."

Xu Yue and the other two looked at each other, wondering why this film director looked so aloof.
Didn’t he himself say at the symposium that commercial films need marketing?
How come you don’t even seize the opportunity that’s right in front of you?

Qiao Sheng sneered in his heart, you bunch of hypocritical directors are just like this, this attitude definitely means you don’t want to be the best at tonight’s banquet!
At this point in time in 2003, news and information in society had not spread so quickly. Lu Kuan was only famous in the film and television circles, and outsiders knew very little about his actual situation.

Seeing Qiao Sheng slamming his wine glass on the table lightly with an expression of dismay, Xu Yue decisively turned against him.

He's just a small director. No one watches domestic films these days, so I don't have much business dealings with him.

Qiao Sheng is different, especially since he actually knows the CEO of Blog.com, who is envied by venture capitalists in the industry!
Which is heavier on the scale?
　Note 1: This is not called the Democratic Progressive Party, not the green frog one.

　　The full name of this is the Association for Promoting Democracy.

　　To maintain harmony, all subsequent democratic parties will be written as "democratic camp", and that word will be avoided as much as possible.

　　Chapter 2: Later, don't wait.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)