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Chapter 439 0429 [Mobile Phone License Issued]

"Mr. Chen, I will have the post-production team give special credit for this episode, stating that you are the screenwriter." Director Wei Zheng made this statement as soon as they met.

Chen Guiliang quickly denied it: "I didn't write it. I just found a liberal arts student to write it. He didn't want to be credited, so just consider it the original screenwriter of this drama."

Wei Zheng was somewhat disappointed. If Chen Guiliang could be credited as the screenwriter, "iPartment" would definitely receive more attention in terms of publicity, and the price could be increased when it was sold to a TV station.

It's alright, though, since Chen Guiliang made a cameo appearance, personally acting in a two-minute scene.

This episode is from "iPartment 3", but it actually originated from "Friends 9". Chen Guiliang moved it to "iPartment 1", and the plot details have been completely changed by him.

He renamed "Lianpenwang" to "Haineiwang," removing the label of "fake website." Hu Yifei obtained the contact information of her elementary, middle, and high school classmates from "Xiaoneiwang" three years ago.

Zeng Xiaoxian contacted the female netizen whose photos automatically beautified when taken through "ByteDance Weibo".

Since Auntie didn't appear in the first season, her entire storyline had to be rewritten and replaced with scenes featuring Lin Wanyu and Chen Meijia. Chen Guiliang also appeared around this time.

"Mr. Chen, this is your costume." The makeup artist snatched a suit from the stage manager.

"Thank you," Chen Guiliang said with a smile.

While Chen Guiliang was getting his makeup done, Sun Yizhou slipped into the film crew, sat down next to Chen Chichi, and whispered, "Has President Chen arrived yet?"

"They're getting their makeup done inside," Chen Chichi pointed.

Chen Chichi and Wang Chuanjun have no scenes to film today. They are just here to get to know Chen Guiliang and make themselves known, in case it comes in handy later.

But Wang Chuanjun has an awkward personality. He wants to meet the big boss, but when he actually meets him, he can't let loose. He won't even go up to shake hands, but will nod and smile from three or four meters away.

Lou Yixiao tiptoed over: "I just peeked at him. He's so handsome!"

Chen Chichi said, "He's a little more handsome than me."

"cut!"

Lou Yixiao rolled her eyes at him.

A group of extras gradually gathered around them.

Although they are called extras, most of them are actually students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, who are called over with just one phone call to play minor roles.

"Holy crap, President Chen actually came."

“At last year’s ChinaJoy expo, I even worked as a showgirl for Youke. Look, I have photos of us together on my phone.”

"Why don't you take this opportunity to get to know them?"

"He probably forgot a long time ago that many showgirls took photos with him back then."

"Wow, you guys are going to be awesome. Even Chen Guiliang is making a cameo appearance. This show is likely to be a hit, and the main actors will definitely become famous."

"It's okay, once we become famous, we'll bring you into the industry too."

"It's a promise, you'll help recommend a few roles in the future."

"..."

From lead actors to extras, they've either graduated less than two years ago or are still studying at the Shanghai Theatre Academy; fame is still a long way off for them.

In their eyes, Chen Guiliang was a legendary figure whom they could hardly reach.

But they also felt a sense of familiarity because Chen Guiliang was about the same age as them and had just graduated from Peking University this year.

Only Chen Chichi has the most ordinary attitude: he'll make friends if he can, and it doesn't matter if he can't. No matter how big a boss Chen Guiliang is, he can only help with film and television investment at most; for connections in the entertainment industry, he still has to seek other relationships.

He already had a wide network of connections. His maternal uncle was Chen Kaige. His maternal uncle was the director of the directing department of the Navy Political Department (the composer of "Counting Ducks"). His mother was the director of the Fujian Provincial Theater.

Chen Chichi sneaked into the dressing room, and the staff didn't stop him.

This guy dragged a stool over and sat down next to Chen Guiliang: "Mr. Chen really likes making movies? I saw you in 'Crazy Stone' when I was analyzing films before."

Chen Guiliang said, "It's alright, just a hobby."

Chen Chichi said, "If you would like to make a cameo appearance in the future, I can help you find interesting roles."

"Thank you, but no need. I probably won't have much time," Chen Guiliang said.

Chen Chichi said, "That's true, Mr. Chen must be very busy. An elder of mine is preparing a big-budget film, a period drama..."

Chen Guiliang smiled and said, "Director Chen Kai, right?"

Chen Chichi was quite surprised: "How did you know?"

Chen Chichi is just using Chen Kaige's name to make a big deal out of nothing. His mother and Chen Kaige are only distant cousins. They haven't been in contact for twenty or thirty years. Even if he shamelessly tries to establish a connection, Chen Kaige will at most lend a hand.

Let alone getting Chen Guiliang into Chen Kaige's film crew, it's impossible for Chen Chichi himself to even get into the crew if he wanted to.

Of course, once Chen Chichi becomes famous, his relationship with Chen Kaige will become even closer.

Whether a relationship with a distant relative is close or not depends on your power and influence.

Sun Yizhou also slipped in.

Wang Chuanjun peeked inside, but was too embarrassed to join in the fun, so he chatted with Li Jinming in a casual manner.

"Mr. Chen, I'm from Chengdu." Sun Yizhou switched to his local dialect this time, hoping to establish a connection with Chen Guiliang as fellow townsmen.

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "You're playing Lu Ziqiao, right?"

Sun Yizhou said, "Yes, I play Lu Ziqiao."

Chen Guiliang said, "I've read the script, and this character is quite outstanding."

Sun Yizhou took out his phone and said, "I am a Weibo fan of President Chen. I have been following President Chen for a long time. You are the pride of the people of Sichuan."

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "Don't flatter me, I can't handle it."

After the makeup was finished, the makeup artist stood there and didn't leave, continuing to chat with them, occasionally chiming in with a word or two.

After thinking it over carefully, Chen Guiliang still exchanged phone numbers with them.

It would be unreasonable not to exchange phone numbers after chatting for more than ten minutes.

Chen Guiliang was called out by the director and rehearsed with Zhao Qi (Lin Wanyu) for a while. Soon after, the director announced that filming would officially begin.

All the other actors' scenes will be postponed; we'll finish filming Chen Guiliang's two or three minutes today. Chen Guiliang is dressed in a suit and tie, wearing sunglasses, and holding a white flower in his hand.

He followed Lin Wanyu into the house, where a memorial service for Hu Yifei was being held.

Wearing a mask and sunglasses to disguise herself as a waitress, Hu Yifei came over with a tray and asked, "Who is this person?"

Lin Wanyu smiled and said, "This is my dad's friend. He happened to be here today to discuss business. He heard that you... he heard that my friend died, so he came to pay his respects."

Hu Yifei took off her sunglasses and stared at Chen Guiliang: "He looks familiar."

Chen Guiliang walked to Hu Yifei's portrait, bowed, and offered flowers.

"Uh-huh……"

A mummy, wrapped up like a rice dumpling, walked over with difficulty, slurring its words in front of Chen Guiliang: "@#R#$%^".

Lin Wanyu laughed and said, "Is he cosplaying? He's really convincing as a mummy."

Hu Yifei pulled Lin Wanyu aside: "She was in a car accident!"

Chen Meijia exclaimed in surprise, "He said you are Chen Guiliang?"

Chen Guiliang asked, "Can you understand?"

The mummy managed to hum a few notes with difficulty.

Chen Meijia translated, "He said he was Hu Bingbing, and had done print ads for Mr. Chen's company."

Chen Guiliang smiled and shook hands with the mummy: "You had plastic surgery all over your body this time?"

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" the mummy cried out, shaking its hand.

Chen Meijia took out her phone and took a photo with Chen Guiliang as if they were old friends.

Hu Yifei also took out her phone to take a group photo, but she was still wearing a mask and sunglasses.

"You got a new phone? It's so beautiful!" Chen Meijia exclaimed.

Hu Yifei said, "Wanyu recommended the HarmonyOS phone; we each got one."

Chen Guiliang waved goodbye and left the scene.

He finished filming.

After Chen Guiliang returned, removed his makeup, and changed his clothes, he said to the director, "Director Wei, if there is a second season of 'iPartment,' I hope you can continue to sponsor it so that the main actors can all use HarmonyOS phones."

Wei Zheng said, "This...we need to contact the production company."

"Could you please pass on a message? I'll send someone to sign the contract another day," Chen Guiliang said.

“Okay,” Wei Zheng said.

He left the film crew and returned to Beijing.

When he went to Shenzhen this time, he also made a special trip to the BYD electronics factory.

The production line has completed equipment debugging, and worker training is about to end. It is expected to start operation at the end of September or the beginning of October.

The first 1 units will be put on sale immediately after production. 1200 units will be sold in each of the four experience stores, and the remaining 5200 units will be listed in the directly operated online store.

As for Gome and Suning's core stores, they haven't yet provided counter space for HarmonyOS. Not only are their fees high, but they also have sales thresholds; a certain sales volume must be achieved before the counters can be listed, and if you want to force them to list the counters, you have to pay more.

If sales are booming, then it will definitely sell out very quickly!

BYD's electronics factory is working overtime and will be able to deliver a second batch of 1 mobile phones in a few days.

Continued out of stock, continued restocking.

This has led to a situation where HarmonyOS phones are in short supply.

Back home, Chen Guiliang collapsed onto the sofa. Bian Guanyue had returned in the middle of the afternoon.

"get out of class is over so early?" Chen Guiliang asked.

Bian Guanyue sat down next to him: "Graduate school is different from undergraduate school. Yesterday I only had one long class on 'Ethnomusicology,' and the rest of the time I was reading professional literature on my own. Today my advisor took me to listen to various versions of 'Spring River Flower Moon Night,' and then talked about the schools and characteristics of those versions. After that, he asked me to look up relevant academic papers."

"How are your classmates doing?" Chen Guiliang asked.

Bian Guanyue said, "My supervisor only supervises me as a master's student. There aren't even any second- or third-year master's students. Apart from me, all the other students he supervises are doctoral students. The master's students in the large lectures seem to be secretly talking about me. They say that I got here through your connections."

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "Haha, let them talk."

Bian Guanyue sighed, "Alas, they weren't actually wrong. I did ask you to pull some strings and even gave you a gift."

“If I don’t have to show up, you definitely can,” Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Guanyue said, "But it won't be the current supervisor; he hasn't recruited any master's students for several years."

Chen Guiliang could only continue to comfort her, and then the topic shifted to "The Founding of a Republic," saying he would take Bian Guanyue to see the movie during the National Day holiday.

As for the audience qualification for the National Day military parade, Chen Guiliang did not apply for it, as he had three wedding invitations that day.

If Chen Guiliang had waited until next year to graduate, he would definitely have been able to attend the military parade, because Peking University had a quota for student representatives... This identity would have allowed him to do many things, but unfortunately Chen Guiliang eventually graduated.

Once the National Day holiday is over, HarmonyOS phones should be available for sale around the same time.

At this moment, countless people in the mobile phone industry are waiting to see the sales figures for Chen Guiliang's HarmonyOS phones.

Especially Rong Zong of Tianyu, she even has a bet with Chen Guiliang.

Tianyu's first smartphone has been launched; it's a China Telecom customized model, and sold over 5 units in its first month. It follows the same sales strategy as China Unicom's O1, relying on operator channels and subsidies to survive.

The phone rings.

Zhou Guangping called: "Mr. Chen, we've obtained the mobile phone license."

"it is good!"

Chen Guiliang finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that someone would try to trip him up and keep delaying giving him the phone number.

(End of this chapter)