The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

Within three days, news of Lin Bufan forming a new Beijing circle and creating the Kyoto Club spread throughout the entire entertainment industry.

If that were all, no one would care much.

However, when everyone learned that even Carter Dennis, the CEO of Hollywood's Extraordinary Pictures, was a member of the club, the entire industry was in an uproar.

"you?"

Early in the morning, Jiang Wen had just woken up when she heard a knock on the door.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a familiar face standing in front of me.

"Why did you all come together?"

After inviting everyone in, Jiang Wen looked at them and asked some questions with curiosity.

"Is the news about the Kyoto Club true?" Wang Shuo glanced at Cui Jian, Ma Weidu, Ge You, and Zheng Xiaolong beside him, then looked at Jiang Wen.

They had come to find Jiang Wen to inquire about the news after receiving the information, and their meeting was purely coincidental.

"It's true!"

Jiang Wen nodded.

At that time, Lin Bufan personally called Carter Dennis in front of him and Xu Qing. Not only did Dennis agree to join the club, but he also said that he would personally attend the club's opening.

"Old Jiang, how do I join this club?"

Ge You looked at Jiang Wen and asked.

Currently, all that is known is that Jiang Wen and Xu Qing are members of the Kyoto Club; nothing else is known.

"About the club..."

Jiang Wen gave a brief introduction.

"Are you a gold card member?"

Zheng Xiaolong looked at Jiang Wen, somewhat surprised.

Jiang Wen just mentioned that Kyoto Club members are divided into three levels: Gold Card, Silver Card, and White Card.

The Gold Card is the highest level, limited to the bigwigs in the industry, such as Lin Bufan and Carter Dennis. Even the Silver Card is for directors and stars with international renown.

There are very few people in China who qualify for Silver Card membership.

"My name, Jiang Wen, is worth a gold card membership," Jiang Wen said with pride.

Although that's what they said, both Jiang Wen and the others present knew that he was just benefiting from being a first member; otherwise, he would at most be a silver card member.

"Brother Wen, I want to join the Kyoto Club, but I don't know..." Ge You looked at Jiang Wen.

"Don't worry, I've got this sorted out for you. Silver card membership, how about that?" Jiang Wen looked at Ge You and patted him on the shoulder.

The two people may have few opportunities to work together, but that doesn't mean they have a bad relationship.

"Thank you, Brother Wen!"

A smile immediately spread across Ge You's face.

Jiang Wen is already a gold card member, and is eligible to recommend three silver card members each year.

In addition, Ge You is the first Chinese actor to win the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award.

"Brother Wen!"

With Ge You's example in mind, the others looked at Jiang Wen with hopeful eyes.

None of us here are fools. As things stand, the Kyoto Club definitely has a brighter future. Becoming a member only brings benefits, not drawbacks.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to Director Lin!"

Jiang Wen looked at everyone with an air of nonchalance.

He wasn't arrogant; he was just well aware that the more people joined the newly established Kyoto Club, the greater the benefits for the club.

Lin Bufan would definitely agree, but he couldn't promise anything regarding the membership level.

Meanwhile, several people from Xu Qing's side also came to visit today.

……

"Ning Hao! What's going on?"

Lin Bufan was somewhat surprised to see Ning Hao's disheveled appearance when he arrived at the company.

"I worked overtime in the editing room all night last night..." Ning Hao said, yawning.

Since filming wrapped on "Crazy Racer," Ning Hao has devoted all his energy to editing.

Last night, Ning Hao stayed up almost all night to finally finish editing the movie.

"You should go back and rest!"

Lin Bufan patted Ning Hao on the shoulder.

"I'll be going now, Director Lin!"

Ning Hao nodded, yawned, and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Lin Bufan suddenly remembered something and called out to Ning Hao.

"Director Lin, is something the matter?" Ning Hao stopped and turned to look at Lin Bufan.

"Never mind, let's talk about it another time!"

Seeing Ning Hao's listless appearance, Lin Bufan waved his hand.

Originally, he wanted to talk to Ning Hao about the club, but seeing his condition, he decided to postpone it for now and wait until Ning Hao calmed down.

The Kyoto Club has no geographical restrictions or barriers, and we certainly can't leave out our own company's people.

In fact, because they have contracts with the company, they can get a slight promotion, but only if the difference isn't significant.

For example, Ning Hao, according to the club's rules, can only get a white card membership, but considering his influence in China, he can probably get a silver card membership as well.

"Okay, Director Lin!"

Ning Hao shook his head, didn't think much of it, and left after saying goodbye.

"You're back? I've already prepared your bath."

As soon as Ning Hao returned home, Xing Aina stepped forward to help him take off his coat.

"good!"

Ning Hao nodded.

"By the way, do you know about the Kyoto Club situation?"

While Ning Hao was taking a bath, Xing Aina looked at him and asked him a question.

"Kyoto Club? What?"

Ning Hao opened his eyes and looked at Xing Aina with some confusion.

"that is……"

Xing Aina gave a brief explanation.

Now, the Kyoto club has become well-known in the industry. Whether it's a director or a star, joining the club is sure to bring many benefits.

Often, opportunity is more important than ability.

Ning Hao suddenly remembered that Director Lin had called him over earlier, as if he had something to say, but then didn't. At first, he was a little confused.

Now, after hearing what Xing Aina said, he seemed to understand what Director Lin meant by calling him over.

……

"Boss, it's Carter on the phone."

As soon as Lin Bufan entered his office, Zhang Tianai knocked on the door and came in.

"good!"

Lin Bufan nodded, then picked up the phone.

"Hello!"

"Boss, filming for 'I Am Legend' has wrapped up..." Carter Dennis reported to Lin Bufan over the phone.

"By the way, boss, we've made contact with Leonardo DiCaprio. When would you have some free time..."

"After the Berlin Film Festival!"

Lin Bufan calculated the time.

"Yes, boss!"

Today is February 3rd, and Lunar New Year's Eve is on the 6th. The New Year is almost here again.

The opening ceremony of the Berlin International Film Festival is on the 7th, but Lin Bufan doesn't plan to go that day. He'll have his company's people go there first, and then he'll head to Berlin for the awards ceremony.

I wonder if the system will be upgraded and changed again this Lunar New Year's Eve.

Besides that, Lin Bufan has also been thinking about something else these past two days: whether his parents will come back for the Chinese New Year this year.

He thought they should have come back by now, but the Lunar New Year is almost here and the Lin couple still haven't shown up.