Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 89 Zhang Ziyi Soars to the Sky

After finishing his meal, Chen An left the other person's house. 🏆♤ ➅➈ˢ𝓱Ữ𝓧.c𝑜м ☯♗

The matter wasn't resolved, and Chen An has no plans for a large-scale production for the time being.

I haven't even secured any award-winning films for next year, and my Hollywood movies haven't been released yet, so I have absolutely no ideas.

After seeing that Chen An kept refusing, Han Sanping didn't say anything more, and they didn't talk about the topic again during the meal.

But Chen An felt that the other party's thoughts had not been extinguished.

Chen An didn't return to the company until after the Lantern Festival; this was his first time back since returning to China.

As soon as I got downstairs, I took the elevator upstairs and stepped out the door, I saw Zhao Xiong standing at the door smoking.

After not seeing each other for several years, the other person hadn't changed much.

"Director Chen, it's been a long time!" Zhao Xiong said with delight when he looked up and saw Chen An appear.

In fact, he had already joined the company, but Chen An was abroad and stayed at the company.

I arrived at the company long after the Chinese New Year holiday.

He's been getting paid for nothing for the past two months, which makes him feel a little embarrassed.

Chen An nodded and patted the other man on the shoulder: "Finally, Brother Zhao has arrived. Things are different now. If we go abroad again this time, we won't just be able to watch anymore." He was joking.

I've been accompanied by him on both of my trips to the three major film festivals. If I get nominated again this time, I'll visit all three together.

"Is Sister Xiaoping here? I need to talk to her about something." Chen An took the cigarette offered to him, lit it, and started smoking.

Zhao Xiong turned and pointed to an office inside. "Manager Li arrived a long time ago and is in the office."

"Alright, I'll go find her first. I have to start work today." Chen An smiled. Since she's here, she'll definitely come with him.

Having a driver is pretty good, at least you don't have to drive yourself.

After finishing his cigarette, Chen An walked into the company. When he arrived at the general manager's office, he knocked on the door before opening it and going in.

When I saw Li Xiaoping again after several months, she looked much more capable, with her hair tied up, sitting at her desk.

"Director Chen, you're back without even letting me know." Li Xiaoping immediately stood up and said upon seeing Chen An return.

Chen An sat down in the chair in front of her desk. "There's not much to it. I'll be back after filming. How's the investment going?"

This was what Chen wanted to know most, more than anything else.

Li Xiaoping naturally knew that Chen An was referring to the investment in the pig farm. Before leaving the country, she specifically instructed him, "The other party only accepts 25 million for an 11% stake, and you yourself need to invest."

"I guess it's because of your fame. As one of the top directors in the country, it would also be beneficial to the company's publicity."

Li Xiaoping discussed the matter with the other party several times before finally settling on this share.

"I wouldn't call myself a top-tier director, but no problem, when can we sign a contract?" Chen An didn't seem to care.

Chen An seriously felt that it wasn't because he was a director, but because of his previous outrageous actions; he was a celebrity on the internet.

These shares are enough, and anyone would definitely object to having too many.

Li Xiaoping picked up the phone. "We haven't set a time yet. We didn't know when you would be back. I'll contact you now." After saying that, she dialed the number.

Chen An did not disturb them and waited quietly.

"Director Chen happens to have some free time and would like to meet you," Li Xiaoping said with a smile after hanging up the phone.

Chen An nodded and stood up. "Let's go then. Brother Zhao is here too, let's go together." He then started walking towards the door.

After leaving the store, Chen An met many new employees he had never seen before. He greeted them with a smile and then found Zhao Xiong, who led Li Xiaoping and the lawyer hired by the company to their destination.

The Mercedes-Benz they bought earlier also came in handy; Zhao Xiong drives fast and steadily, and his driving skills are superb.

"Sister Ping, how are those three from our company doing now?" Chen An asked Li Xiaoping from the car.

It refers to the three actors currently signed.

"Chen Kun has taken on some commercial performances and a movie, and Zeng Li is the same. They haven't taken on many commercial performances or TV dramas. Yu Jinghong, on the other hand, has received a lot of TV drama offers."

Li Xiaoping reported that neither of the two students had taken on many commercial performances; they had each taken on one or two film roles.

Most of them were patriotic films, but Zeng Li received many film offers from Hong Kong Island, which she declined.

"By their senior year, they can all take on some courses. As long as their foundation is solid, it all comes down to their own talent." Time flies, and the two are now juniors.

I'll be a senior in the fall semester, and after that, the school's teaching won't be very effective; it'll all depend on my own understanding.

Young Master Zhou's unorthodox approach relies purely on talent.

"Moreover, Zeng Li originally auditioned for Director Chen's senior, Director Zhang, last year, but the other party felt that her image in your movie was too profound and she was rejected. Her classmate took the role from her."

"Is that so? Well, there's nothing we can do about it. It's just that Zeng Li wasn't destined for this." Chen An shook his head, not caring.

I was rejected again, I thought to myself silently.

In her past life, the other party missed this opportunity. Zhang Ziyi's breakthrough role in "My Father and Mother" was originally intended for Zeng Li, but she was snatched away because she gave up.

I never imagined I would lose this opportunity in this lifetime, and it was all because of my own actions. It seems to be fate.

Participating in Zhang Yimou's films is a significant opportunity for any actor, and the title of "Zhang Yimou Girl" is at its peak.

He's quite good at praising people.

And Zhang Ziyi did indeed soar to great heights after that, directly taking over Li An's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and achieving great success once again.

Her subsequent role in "Rush Hour 2" marked her entry into Hollywood, and she went on to earn the international acclaim she deserves.

Of course, my senior brother Zhang also deserves credit for this, but I have to say that his ability to seize opportunities and his methods are quite remarkable.

Unlike Zeng Li, who is just a pretty face and a complete slacker.

"Director Chen, Manager Li, we've arrived at the location." Just as Chen An was quietly thinking, Zhao Xiong, who was driving in front, slowly stopped the car in front of a building and turned around to say.

Chen An, who had stopped thinking, nodded. "Brother Zhao, please stop the car and wait a moment."

"No problem, I'll find a place to park first, then you can call me."

After they finished speaking, Chen An got out of the car through the door that Li Xiaoping had opened and followed her and the lawyer into the building.

Not long after, he met Ding Sanshi, one of the internet giants who dominated the scene in his previous life.

With a round, chubby face and wearing glasses, he greeted Chen An with a smile: "Director Chen, I've heard so much about you. I love all your movies and I've been wanting to meet you for a long time."

"Everyone I meet says they like my movies, so it seems there are quite a few people who like them," Chen An said with a warm smile as he shook hands with the other person.

Ding Sanshi's face was full of smiles as he said with his mouth open, "That's right, Director Chen's movies are renowned throughout the country, but I didn't expect Director Chen to think so highly of my company."

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't want to invest in Mr. Ding. I have high hopes for your company and believe it will be one of the leading companies in the future," Chen An said, echoing the other party's words.

The company is yours; I'm just optimistic about its future and want to invest.

"Alright, alright, I believe I won't let Director Chen down." Ding Sanshi smiled even more happily.

The contract had been prepared long ago; Li Xiaoping had already discussed it with the other party and was just waiting for Chen An to return.

After the lawyer confirmed it, Chen An and Ding Sanshi both signed their names on it.

Chen An purchased 11% of the other party's shares and equity for 25 million, without holding a position in the company, only serving as one of the nominal directors.

Both sides were satisfied with the result, but Chen An was even happier.

This is a pig farm, one of the true giants among future internet companies!

(End of this chapter)