Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 465 The Uncrowned King of the Film and Television Industry
"Boss, I received a message saying that a company in the industry is contacting Guo Fan."

"Well, then what?"

Chen Xiu pursed her lips slightly, remaining calm and composed.

Wei Feng hesitated on the other end of the phone: "Should I call him and see what he means?"

“We have never invested in his studio. It is legal and reasonable for him to cooperate with other companies. However, it is also possible that Lao Guo is waiting for us to talk to him about cooperation. You can make this call.”

"Okay, I understand."

"Don't start with a serious reason. Just say that the company is going to hold a celebration party for the box office success of 'The Wandering Earth' at the end of the month, and let him feel that it's about time to end the roadshow."

As Chen Xiu made the arrangements, she wasn't actually too worried about Guo Fan's choice.

"Okay, I'll contact him later."

"I've read the script submitted by the scriptwriting department, and I'm not entirely satisfied. I've marked the revisions and comments, and I'll send them to you later so they can rewrite it carefully."

"OK, I'll keep an eye on them. Um, are you really going to direct it yourself? Should we keep an eye out for directors in the industry and make some arrangements?"

"Hmm~~"

After pondering for a while, Chen Xiu realized that he didn't have enough time and that Wei Feng's suggestion was very necessary.

"At that time, we'll arrange for another director, and I'll co-direct with him."

"Okay, got it."

After explaining the situation, Chen Xiu hung up the phone and turned to look at Tian Xinwei, who looked like a small figurine in her arms.

Her round, full, clear, and bright almond-shaped eyes were like those of a kitten lying on its back, exuding a sense of leisure, comfort, and security.

Noticing Chen Xiu's gaze, Tian Xinwei turned her neck slightly, letting the wisps of hair on her forehead reflect the hazy light coming from the window, making her right dimple appear and shine, and a fruit pit was still sucking on her pouting red lips...

"Ok?"

Tian Xinwei narrowed her eyes, staring at the hand that was pinching her cheek. Her nostrils twitched slightly, and her right hand moved back, placing it directly on Chen Xiu's clearly defined abs.

"Hiss...it's a bit chilly."

"Hehe, now I won't get cold. Wait a minute, I have more."

Tian Xinwei attacked from the other side, giving Chen Xiu a balancing move.

Looking at the big-eyed, adorable girl giggling in her arms, Chen Xiu gasped, then followed her example and began to warm each other.

The desk is large and sturdy, and apart from being a bit uncomfortable, it doesn't affect anything else.

The love story that Tian Xinwei had just conceived in her mind was presented to Chen Xiu in a more direct way, resulting in the fact that it really couldn't be written into the script...

Meanwhile, Guo Fan, who was in Chongqing promoting The Wandering Earth, also received a call from Wei Feng.

"Hey, Mr. Wei, what's wrong?"

"Director Guo, I want to congratulate you first. The box office of 'The Wandering Earth' has exceeded 40 billion yuan. Judging from the current trend, it is not far from the goal of 50 billion yuan."

"This is all thanks to the company's strong promotional efforts, and our live roadshow on Douyin also had a great effect."

"No matter how good the publicity is, if the movie quality is poor, the box office won't go up..."

After exchanging pleasantries, Wei Feng changed the subject: "By the way, the company is preparing a box office celebration banquet for 'The Wandering Earth' at the end of the month. Is your promotional tour almost over?"

"Soon, after we finish our trip to Chengdu this week, we'll head back to Beijing."

"Director Guo, I heard that other companies have contacted you, wanting to invest in your studio?"

"..."

Guo Fan paused for a moment, his face turning pale.

When he realized who Wei Feng was representing when he made that call, his eyes became panicked.

"Mr. Wei, I need to explain the situation regarding this matter."

"OK, go ahead."

"Mr. Chen is unaware of this matter yet, is he?"

"Heh, to be honest, I just called President Chen, and we talked about the same thing..."

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Guo Fan's heart immediately jumped into his throat.

"He told me that it's possible that Director Guo has wanted to join our company for a long time and is just waiting for us to contact him, which is why he asked me to make this call."

My heart is at ease again.

Guo Fan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's right! President Chen understands me. I have indeed been waiting for you to contact me. I was thinking that if I didn't hear from you after the roadshow, I would take the initiative to go and ask."

"Really?"

"Of course, putting everything else aside, just consider Mr. Chen's feelings for me..."

"Director Guo, excuse me for interrupting."

Wei Feng's tone on the phone suddenly became serious and his voice quickened.

"Uh...please go ahead."

"You can talk to me about feelings, but try not to bring it up when you're with President Chen. He doesn't really like that kind of thing, you know what I mean?"

Guo Fan's puzzled expression suddenly turned into one of understanding, and he even nodded unconsciously.

"clear."

"OK, although your answer just now was that you were willing to join Datang Pictures, I still need to confirm the situation with you." Wei Feng's voice paused on the phone, as if he was searching for the right words.

"Director Guo, the IP of 'The Wandering Earth' is currently still held by China Film Group. Considering your importance to the film, you will be the only choice to direct the sequel in the future."

"If you join Datang Pictures, then in the future, 'The Wandering Earth 2, 3,' and even more sequels, Datang Pictures and China Film Group will be involved."

"Based on the cooperation, we will try our best to protect your interests and allow your personal studio to participate in film investment and share the profits. I believe you can trust Mr. Chen."

Is that even a question?
Guo Fan thought to himself that he had never had any concerns about money when it came to cooperating with Datang Pictures!

Chen Xiu's reputation in this regard is the result of years of accumulated trust.

"So you're essentially joining with the 'Wandering Earth' IP. I believe those who said they wanted to invest in your studio have already explained this relationship. We can offer the same terms as long as they're reasonable. Are you still willing to join Datang Pictures now?"

"Of course! No problem."

Guo Fan answered decisively and without hesitation.

Wei Feng paused for a moment, perhaps somewhat surprised by Guo Fan's attitude.

"OK, let's discuss the specifics after your roadshow ends."

"Mr. Wei, wait a moment."

"what happened?"

"Now that I've joined Datang Pictures, could I bring Gong Geer along? He's a film producer, and he was in charge of a lot of the pre-production work. Without him, I really wouldn't have been able to make 'The Wandering Earth'."

Guo Fan was thinking that now that he had risen in rank and had a good place to go, he had to bring his brothers along.

What Wei Feng heard was: It's not enough for me (Guo Fan) to join Datang Pictures, I also want to bring along a top-notch project manager (Gong Geer)!
“No problem! We would be more than happy to welcome Gong Geer if he is willing.”

"Okay, I'll talk to him about it later."

"He won't refuse, will he?"

"No! Even if he refuses, I'll persuade him to agree!"

Guo Fan was full of confidence and determined to take Gong Geer with him.

Wei Feng had no objection to this.

After ending the call, Guo Fan walked back to the backstage lounge of the theater through the corridor and called out Gong Geer from the few remaining members of the creative team.

Facing his old friend, Guo Fan didn't hide anything and directly told him about the olive branch offered by Datang Pictures and his own idea of ​​joining.

"Good thing!"

Gong Ge'er's smile made his already round face appear even rounder.

Seeing Guo Fan's expression, as if he hadn't finished speaking, he put away his smile and continued, "Anything else?"

"Yes! I told Datang Pictures that I wanted to bring you in as well, and President Wei said there was no problem. Now it's up to you what you think."

"I?"

Gong Geer's mouth gaped open, he pointed at himself, and after a two-second pause, a look of surprise quickly spread from his furrowed brow.

"Of course I'd love to! Is that even a question?"

"I knew it."

Guo Fan chuckled twice and, unsurprisingly, patted Gong Ge'er on the shoulder.

Gong Ge'er smiled at him, then, as if he had thought of something, his expression suddenly changed, and he stopped Guo Fan, pointing to the theater.

"Old Guo, why do you think President Chen won't sign Wu Jing?"

"Well... maybe Brother Jing became famous too early and didn't have the chance."

"I think that in President Chen's eyes you are much more important than Wu Jing."

"You mean, the time when we held the premiere press conference in Beijing last time?"

"Putting that incident aside, have you ever seen a CEO worth tens of billions make a special trip to Qingdao to visit a film crew? Twice, no less! Before the release of 'The Wandering Earth,' what did you, Guo Fan, have that would make them want to take advantage of you?"

"I understand what you mean..."

Guo Fan's expression darkened slightly, and he silently nodded, having already made up his mind.

After finishing the roadshow and returning to the hotel, the first thing Guo Fan did was send rejection messages to the film and television companies that were trying to invest in his studio.

The message is very simple: We are grateful for your support. Our studio has decided to accept investment from Datang Pictures and we hope to have opportunities for cooperation in the future!
This message, as if it had grown wings, spread rapidly across the entire internet along with the news that "The Wandering Earth" had surpassed 40 billion yuan at the box office.

For those working in the film and television industry, the stories behind the scenes of "The Wandering Earth" were no longer a secret from the very first day it became a hit beyond its original audience.

They all clearly understand the importance of Guo Fan to the "Wandering Earth" IP.

Without Guo Fan, it's unlikely that anyone else could have made a sequel, so Guo Fan joining Datang Pictures is equivalent to "The Wandering Earth" joining Datang Pictures.

A top-tier movie IP can sustain a company, and Datang Pictures currently has two.

The Wandering Earth, Detective Chinatown, and now the Sheep Without a Shepherd series, which could be made into a sequel, plus the White Snake series from Light Chaser Animation, as well as the New Gods Animation Universe and Black Myth: The Man of Destiny announced at the beginning of the year.

In the film sector, Datang Pictures has everything it needs.

In the TV drama sector, Datang Film & Television is backed by the three major streaming giants and has established a long-term partnership with Netflix overseas, giving it a market share that is subtly leading in China.

Founded just four years ago, Datang has already become the uncrowned king of the film and television industry.

(End of this chapter)