America: My Time

Chapter 1265 A kind reminder

Chapter 1255 A Kind Reminder
"Bingbing, your reaction is too slow. Don't you have any other thoughts? You think you're satisfied with all the opportunities you've received? Do you even know about Zeng Li?" When Wang Jinhua learned about Zeng Li's situation, she felt a sense of worry. Although Zeng Li was also an artist under Phoenix Group, she didn't have much of a relationship with Zeng Li. She wanted to cultivate Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, and Yu Feihong, not Zeng Li, who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. Not only the Central Academy of Drama, but she also didn't intend to fully cultivate Zeng Li at the Beijing Film Academy, since Zeng Li had schools and teachers behind her.

Upon hearing Wang Jinhua's words, Li Bingbing couldn't help but smile bitterly and say, "I also want to have more opportunities, but I can't find any right now, and I don't have the time either."

After returning from Hong Kong, neither Li Bingbing nor Fan Bingbing had much time; they were both busy running around to different film sets, so naturally they couldn't keep up with these things. It wasn't their fault, really. They simply didn't have that much time, unlike Zeng Li.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking. Even if you’re short on time, don’t you have a day, or even a night, to spare? You’re being too careless. If you continue like this, how many resources do you think you can get? It’s not like I can provide you with abundant resources just because I want to cultivate you. I can decide on projects in mainland China, but I can’t make decisions in Hong Kong or Taiwan, and they won’t give me any face. The one who can truly decide everything is Mr. John, our big boss. Do you understand?” Wang Jinhua felt there was a big problem with the attitude of Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, and Yu Feihong. This is the entertainment industry. If you let your guard down and don’t value resources, someone will soon step forward and snatch them away. Moreover, Phoenix Group already has quite a few artists, and the competition among them is fierce.

"Bingbing, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you were in a favorable position. However, you relaxed and fell back into a disadvantageous position. Our big boss can't stay in Beijing forever. You need to seize the opportunity. Moreover, Phoenix Group is expanding, and the support you can get is increasing. If you continue with this attitude, you'll likely be gradually eliminated. Phoenix Group has already acquired television stations in various Southeast Asian countries, extending its reach even deeper into Asia. Therefore, Phoenix Group has a huge demand for TV dramas, and even a huge demand for variety shows. This is the opportunity, do you understand?"

Li Bingbing is fine now. Fan Bingbing and Yu Feihong both understand, but they haven't thought too much about it. Perhaps they haven't fully gotten into the zone yet, so they haven't put their all into the 'transaction'!
"Alright, think about it yourself. Zeng Li is no simple woman; her approach is far more sophisticated than yours. The old lady really likes her. And you need to pay attention to Xiao Fan too. Opportunities don't come twice. If you miss this chance, it will be difficult to get her again, since you have too many competitors." As she said this, Wang Jinhua couldn't help but sigh. To be honest, she was also very worried about Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, and Yu Feihong's situation.

"Feihong, how's it going on your end? Are there any other opportunities in the US?" At this moment, Wang Jinhua turned her attention to Yu Feihong. Compared to Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing, Yu Feihong had a much higher starting point and was more valued by Wang Jinhua, since she had already participated in Hollywood filming.

"It's not ideal. There are no other opportunities in the US. Those people are very xenophobic. If it weren't for a boss speaking up, I'm afraid this opportunity wouldn't exist. Not to mention a small-time actor like me, even Brother Long would be like that." Nowadays, there are hardly any Chinese people in Hollywood, or even any Asians. The fact that no one can develop in Hollywood, despite the huge Japanese market, is the best proof of this.

"Does this mean that none of the three Hollywood giants—Paramount Pictures, MGM, and Universal Pictures—have a chance?" At this moment, Wang Jinhua couldn't help but frown; this result made her feel the pressure.

"The three big names certainly have plenty of opportunities, but we can't get them. Besides, they have their own procedures, and nobody's willing to risk their future!" Having truly experienced Hollywood, one realizes how exclusive it is and how difficult it is to gain a foothold there. Without fame and without a powerful figure to mentor you, you naturally won't get opportunities; no director dares to give a chance to someone like that.

"Looks like I overthought things. I originally thought this would be a chance to open up a path to Hollywood, but things aren't as simple as I imagined! It seems we still need to prioritize Hong Kong and Taiwan; it's difficult to establish a foothold in Hollywood anytime soon!" At this point, Wang Jinhua naturally understood the reason behind this. The previous project was initiated by John, a big shot, so naturally no one dared to say anything. But without John's intervention, there would be no opportunity. Reality is cruel. Although there are many opportunities in mainland China, Phoenix Group's projects are not easily promoted throughout Asia. To achieve rapid fame, resources in Hong Kong and Taiwan are crucial, as they will avoid many detours and allow for quick success. Of course, they are also more profitable than in mainland China, since the mainland hasn't yet developed.

There were many things Wang Jinhua couldn't say too much. After all, the master could only lead them in; the rest was up to them. If they didn't work hard and strive for it, no matter how much she said, it would be useless. Besides, she had already said everything she needed to say, but they still insisted on keeping their airs and couldn't let go of their pride. There was nothing she could do; they had to walk their own path.

It was precisely because Wang Jinhua was the general manager of Phoenix Group that she knew how fierce the competition was and also knew a lot about John. The more she learned, the more she understood how important this opportunity was, as it wasn't something that could be encountered every time.

Wang Jinhua was aware of Zeng Li's situation. After all, she had changed residences and owned her own house in a short period of time. Most importantly, it was a courtyard house not far from the old lady. There was something wrong with it no matter how you looked at it. Moreover, the house was not for sale. Countless people in Beijing were envious, but it had never been sold. This was obviously the boss's doing.

Zeng Li got it, so why didn't Li Bingbing? Shouldn't she think about this deeply? Or was John intentionally treating her differently, not showing any interest in Li Bingbing? People who are too clever tend to overcomplicate things. Actually, things aren't as she thinks. The main reason for this outcome is time. John didn't have that much time and energy back then. With the Asian financial crisis looming, John needed to focus on his work; how could he possibly care about such trivial matters?

John is not a stingy man; he is very generous to his women. Even the beauties who left John's side all received a lot of benefits, and beauties like Naoko received even more.

"Actually, Zeng Li's matter is also related to me. She wanted her younger sister to study abroad and asked me about it, so I told him about the boss's abilities, which led to this change!" At this moment, Yu Feihong felt that she couldn't hide this matter, otherwise it wouldn't be good if Wang Jinhua found out in the future, or even if Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing found out, it would affect their 'friendship'. Even if it was just a superficial 'friendship', it had to be taken seriously!
In the 1980s and 90s, studying abroad was highly sought after; everyone wanted to study overseas, but not everyone had the opportunity or the ability. Even Wang Jinhua, aside from Yu Feihong, didn't know much about studying abroad!
"Study abroad? If the boss has that ability, why haven't I heard of it?" Li Bingbing's eyes lit up when he heard this. Zeng Li could find connections to help her sister study abroad, and he had the same idea, but he had never gotten any results.

"The boss's abilities are far more complex than you think. If you knew about the overseas study process over a decade ago, you'd understand the astonishing power he wielded. I only learned about it after I went abroad myself, but the boss hasn't been involved for a long time. You could say that if the boss asked, no prestigious university in the US would refuse; he has an incredible number of places at his disposal. Not just in China, but also in the UK and Japan! If you're also interested in sending your family members abroad to study, our boss definitely has the ability to do you that." Yu Feihong, with her keen insight, immediately saw through Li Bingbing's intentions and thus did her a favor!
Without a reminder, finding a path to studying abroad, let alone attending one of the world's top universities, is incredibly difficult. What John considers a small matter, many others see as a monumental undertaking. What John can accomplish with a single word requires immense effort and resources for the average person, and even extensive preparation doesn't guarantee success. That's the difference. Fairness? It simply doesn't exist!

The emergence of Chinese students studying abroad has significantly impacted the study abroad experience, making it even more difficult to gain admission to top-tier universities worldwide. After all, the number of places is limited; many aspire to attend, but only a small percentage actually gain entry. Furthermore, with John's relaxation of restrictions, the number of Chinese students admitted to these top universities is decreasing. The reason lies in the limited number of available places, which restricts the flow of students.

John initially used his connections, so he didn't face many problems or pressure. But things changed completely later. To get into a top university, you needed real talent and had to compete with others for a spot. So later international students envied those who came before! Unfortunately, those days are gone forever!
(End of this chapter)