HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 181 [181] Coal Boss: Let me show you what the power of money is!
On the day that "The Mission" broke the 10 million mark at the box office, countless friends called or texted Qi Yuan to congratulate him.

When you succeed, you're surrounded by good people.

Hong Kong newspapers kept reporting the good news of "Gunfire".

Meanwhile, Qi Yuan returned to the mainland with his team, Du Qifeng, and Wang Jing.

After the plane landed, Li Xue bought some newspapers for Qi Yuan and found that it was even more outrageous.

[A shining example for mainland actors, his first film grossed over ten million at the Hong Kong box office]

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[Breaking News! Qi Yuan invested in "The Mission," causing his net worth to skyrocket?]

……

Du Qifeng and several people from Milkyway Image went to China Film Group to discuss the specifics of the release of "The Mission" in mainland China.

Qi Yuan and Wang Jing accepted an exclusive interview with Southern Weekly.

"Director Wang, you mentioned in Hong Kong that you wanted to collaborate with Mr. Qi on a remake of 'The Legendary Twins.' Were you serious about it?"

"Of course, I've already written the script, which is called 'The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws.' The planned investment is 50 million yuan. We want to create the best period drama in two thousand years. This is the first project that I've devoted myself to filming in mainland China, and I will put my heart and soul into it."

As a veteran director, Wang Jing is very good at public opinion propaganda.

It's no exaggeration to say that it's impossible to attract people's attention.

Regardless of whether it can become the best period drama in two thousand years, let's just start making a big claim first.

Qi Yuan chimed in, "If it really is an investment of 50 million, Director Wang's script is exceptionally well-written. I wouldn't dare guarantee it's the best period drama in two thousand years. But I think Director Wang is absolutely capable of taking on the challenge of making the best martial arts period drama in two thousand years."

The interviews were a publicity stunt, intended for the audience and also for mainland investors.

Zhang Dahuzi, who is currently in Zhejiang Province, immediately jumped out: "I don't quite agree with Director Wang's statement that it's the best martial arts costume drama in two thousand years."

Zhang Da Hu Zi's words caused a stir in mainland entertainment news.

Zhang Jizhong slams Wang Jing, arguing that *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* is the best martial arts novel in two thousand years.

[Zhang Jizhong vs. Wang Jing: Top Mainland Producer vs. Renowned Hong Kong Director]

[The biggest winner might be Qi Yuan, as he starred in both dramas!]

[With a budget of 50 million for both "Swordsman" and "The Legendary Flower," Qi Yuan has secured the lead role in two big-budget productions, making him the most enviable male actor in mainland China.]

……

Qi Yuan and Wang Jing witnessed Zhang Dahuzi's staged accident, but they tacitly approved of it.

Zhang Dahuzi helped "Hua Wuque" quickly increase its exposure to some extent, which was a good thing for them.

Zhang Dahuzi can also gain a lot of exposure by piggybacking on the popularity of "Hua Wuque".

While Qi Yuan was returning to the capital, other places were also quietly undergoing changes.

Star Wish Studio.

Fan Xiaopang became wary when he discovered that his studio had signed another new artist.

After getting to know each other, the two Bings actually got along quite well.

The main reason is that the two currently have no conflict of interest.

In their past lives, the two of them had a very good relationship at the beginning.

Rumor has it that in his past life, Fan Xiaopang's signing with Wang Jinghua's company was facilitated by Li Bingbing. The two had collaborated once in 99 and became friends as a result.

In this lifetime, also in 99, fate brings them together for another collaboration.

They all wanted to land a role in "The Legendary Siblings".

After receiving the script, Fan Xiaopang set his sights on the role of Tie Xinlan, a character who has a romantic storyline with Qi Yuan.

Before Li Bingbing could speak, Li Xue strongly suggested that she consider Su Ying. Li Bingbing gave Li Xue a strange look, but didn't say anything.

The two sisters had different targets; one called the other "Bingbing," and the other called her "Xiao Fan," creating a heartwarming scene of sisterly affection.

……

Central Academy of Drama.

Class teacher Chang Li urgently approached Zhang Tong: "I heard that Qi Yuan and director Wang Jing from Hong Kong are investing in a martial arts drama. Can you persuade Qi Yuan and Wang Jing to come to our Central Academy of Drama for casting?"

This moment, that moment.

Two years ago, Chang Li objected to the students from Class 96 going out to take on acting roles.

The situation has changed now; the students from Class 96 are all in their third year of university and can start acting.

With a renowned Hong Kong director, top-tier celebrities, and a major IP, this is clearly a highly anticipated hit drama. As a teacher at the Central Academy of Drama, how could she not want to benefit her students?

"Really? He's from Beijing Film Academy. If he's going to cast roles, he should go to Beijing Film Academy, not our Central Academy of Drama."

Zhang Tong frowned slightly, feeling that it was somewhat unrealistic.

Chang Li smiled meaningfully and looked at Zhang Tong with a look that said, "You're too young."

When people from Beijing Film Academy organize a gathering, they immediately head to the Central Academy of Drama to find actors. Isn't that a rule?

As long as Qi Yuan is a "pure and upright" student of Beijing Film Academy, there is no reason for him not to come to the Central Academy of Drama.

Nortel.

Class teacher Cui Xinqin and some teachers from the acting department invited Qi Yuan to come back to the Beijing Film Academy for a visit when he has time, and it would be even better if he could bring Wang Jing along.

Senior students Zuo Xiaoqing, Chen Kun, Yan Danchen, Sun Li, and others sent QQ messages to Qi Yuan.

Organizing your own gathering makes all the difference; you gain the ability to create opportunities, and the people around you become more enthusiastic.

Zhang Tong understood the importance of considering the bigger picture; she simply relayed Chang Li's words to Qi Yuan without offering any suggestions.

She would never suggest that Qi Yuan audition at the Central Academy of Drama.

Do you think the teachers and students at Beijing Film Academy will be happy with what Qi Yuan did? She has to think about her man; she's on Qi Yuan's side.

In response to the Beijing Film Academy's reply, Qi Yuan portrayed Wang Jing as the villain, stating that the casting decisions were made by director Wang Jing and that he had no decision-making power whatsoever.

Qi Yuan had told Wang Jing about it beforehand, but Wang Jing didn't care at all. As long as the show could make money, he didn't care if people from the Beijing Film Academy criticized him every day; he was just that kind of materialistic person.

Qi Yuan has already cast quite a few roles. Wang Jing owns a film company, so wouldn't he promote his own people? Where would there be any extra money for students from the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy?

……

This evening.

Qi Yuan and Wang Jing arranged a meeting with some investors to resolve the investment issue.

Those two coal mine owners weren't qualified to be at the dinner party because they were laymen.

A show like this, which seems destined to make money, is attracting investment from industry insiders; it's not something outsiders can afford to invest in.

It's no exaggeration to say that you couldn't get a role in "The Legendary Flower" without connections and money.

In the investment world, there's always an abundance of money but a scarcity of good projects.

Xiao Wang from Huayi contacted Xingyuan Studio, wanting to invite Qi Yuan and Wang Jing to dinner.

Qi Yuan had a different perspective. He felt that people in the industry and those who were professional investors were too cunning and not as honest as coal mine owners.

He made an exception and allowed the two coal mine owners to join the dinner party that evening.

One of these coal mine owners is from Shanxi Province, and the other is from Northwest China.

Before Qi Yuan and Wang Jing arrived, the other investors looked down on these two coal bosses who were competing with them for projects. They thought they were nouveau riche, two bumpkins who didn't know what investment or art was.

The coal mine owner didn't care about their exclusion; he thought to himself, "I'll show them what real financial power is in a moment!"
(End of this chapter)