China Entertainment 1997.

Chapter 601: Everyone Gives Red Envelopes, Everyone Pays Attention to People
The birth of his son made Cao Xuan very happy. The happiest thing in life is a happy family with both sons and daughters.

So much so that when he attended the "Let the Bullets Fly" road show in Beijing two days later, he still smiled brightly.

However, the outside world more regards Cao Xuan's joy as because "Let the Bullets Fly" hit the box office and he is in a good mood.

2011年1月2日，《让子弹飞》上映No.19天，票房正式突破7.2亿人民币。

This box office will also surpass the "Tangshan Earthquake", which was released in the summer, and "Let the Bullets Fly" became the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in mainland film history, and it was also the runner-up of the annual box office in 2010.

As for whether it can surpass "Avatar" to become the champion, judging from the current trend, the chances are very low.

However, a certain bureau still approved a key extension for "Let the Bullets Fly", and the duration was not short.

Industry experts and some data agencies agree that it is only a matter of time before "Let the Bullets Fly" hit the box office of 10 billion.

The first Chinese-language film with a box office of over 10 billion in the mainland is a milestone for the entire Chinese-language film industry.

Even many people are still a little confused. In the past two years, 5 million was still the ceiling. How come the upper limit has been raised to 10 billion+ in less than a year.

Is the potential of the mainland market already so terrifying?
But no matter what, the box office is booming and the market is booming, which is definitely a good thing for practitioners.

Not to mention, just the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" caused Fanxing's market value to rise by a small amount.

You must know that Fanxing Group, which owns many high-quality enterprises such as Fanxing Cinemas, Fanxing Entertainment, Fanxing Film and Television City, QQ Star Music, Penguin Star Video, etc., has a market value of 1269 billion in the evaluation of authoritative financial media last year.

Not only is China's largest media group, it even ranks first in Asia.

Japan's "Asahi Shimbun" even wrote an article on this, titled "Cao and His Chinese Entertainment Empire".

The above introduced how Cao Xuan built Fanxing, a giant in the Chinese and even Asian entertainment circles, in the past ten years, and gave a very high evaluation of Fanxing's future.

The author believes that with the development of mainland agents, Fanxing's influence in the Asian entertainment industry is becoming more and more important, and it is very likely to become an Asian representative against Hollywood in the future.

Many people even think that Fanxing's market value at this time is still somewhat conservative.

If it can be further optimized internally, and go public and participate in capital operations, it is hard to say whether it can double, but it will be easy to increase by 30%.

There is no way, Fanxing's size advantage is too great, almost forming a semi-monopoly situation, and it has been in a rising period.

It is simply a monster stock among monster stocks, and it is even more unique in the media circle. The stockholders' capital may buy it without thinking, and wait for the appreciation.

The Wang brothers couldn't help being envious and jealous. "Let the Bullets Fly" breaks 10 billion+, which is definitely a major benefit. If it is placed in a listed company, the stock price will definitely skyrocket.

It's a pity that Fanxing is not listed. Even if the market value fluctuates, it is still media speculation. After all, it is not as real as the real money in the stock market.

As far as Cao Xuan is concerned, he doesn't care much about changes in market value, but instead focuses on promoting the cooperation between Fanxing and Jiang Wen.

On January 1, Fanxing formed a strategic cooperation with the film company [Excitement] founded by Jiang Wen and Ma Ke.

After Jiang Wen directed 3 to 5 films, Fanxing has the priority investment right. At the same time, the release and shooting of these movies can also get the resources and guarantee of Fanxing.

The outside world interpreted this cooperation as Lao Jiang's joining the Fanxing System and becoming Cao Xuan's new general.

In fact, it is not the case. Unlike Old Freak Xu, Ning Hao, and the soon-to-be-joined Lao Mouzi, Jiang Wen has a very high degree of freedom. In other words, the two parties are just conducting a relatively close cooperation, each taking what they need.

Fanxing likes Lao Jiang's influence and future project benefits. Jiang and Ma intend to establish a good relationship with Fanxing, the leader and one of the largest theater chains in China.

Strictly speaking, Lao Jiang is barely half of the Galaxy, or even close to the Galaxy.

However, this was enough for Cao Xuan. Lao Jiang was too strong a personality, and he didn't expect to be able to subdue the other party, so the cooperation would be very good.

Although Old Jiang's Beiyang two-part series didn't make much money, they still had a surplus, and by the way, they could squeeze a few people in to support their own artists.

In addition, Lao Jiang's name is still very strong. Although the subsequent two films did not perform as well as "Let the Bullets Fly", they also have their own bright spots.

Cao Xuan trusted Jiang's ability to make things happen. A screenshot of "Olympic Games in a Prisoner of War Camp" in later generations was listed on the trending searches and sparked heated discussions. He was still looking forward to the surprises that Jiang would bring to him.

For the signing of this cooperation, Lao Jiang took the opportunity to invite the investors and the main creators to have dinner together, which was regarded as a celebration banquet.

After all, the Spring Festival is coming soon, and after the year, all kinds of work will be relatively busy. Taking advantage of most of the people's free time, we simply have a small gathering, otherwise there will be a shortage of people in the future.

.........

Beijing, Hilton Hotel
Lao Jiang booked a large box in one breath, with two tables in total, and the people who came were the main creators of the film crew, real power figures in the film crew, and several investors.

When everyone was present, Lao Jiang, the host, toasted vigorously: "The success of "Let the Bullets Fly" is inseparable from everyone's support. This is the brilliance of our creation together. Today is both a celebration and a thank you. Cheers."

"cheers!"

Lao Jiang is very happy. Anyway, he is expected to become the first director in China with a box office of 10 billion+. This is an extraordinary achievement, even for him.

Others were also very excited. "Let the Bullets Fly" was a big hit, investors made money, and the cast and crew also got a lot of benefits.

For example, Fan Xiaopang, although there are not many roles in the movie, but she is also an out-and-out heroine, and she has an extra 10 billion+ movie under her name, which adds another important weight to her competition for the number one actress in China.

Seeing her smiling happily, Cao Xuan couldn't help joking: "How about it, do you still dislike the lack of roles?"

"It's my blindness, the boss is wise."

Fan Xiaopang flattered. Although "Let the Bullets Fly" has a strong cast, the role of the county magistrate's wife is too small. Fan Xiaopang was a little hesitant at first.

It was Cao Xuan who called her specifically and told her that although the roles in the show were small, they were outstanding, which made Fan Xiaopang make up his mind.

It turns out that she made the right choice.

It also made Fan Xiaopang admire Cao Xuan's outstanding vision even more. He personally poured water and vegetables for Cao Xuan on the wine table, which attracted other people's attention.

Fan Xiaopang is no different than before, he is now one of the most popular actresses in China, with a net worth of billions, and many bigwigs have to give him some face.

Such a popular celebrity, obediently "serving" Cao Xuan in front of so many people, made many men feel a little sour in their eyes.

Fan Xiaopang himself didn't care much.

She joined Fanxing in 2003. From Qiongyao and Huayi's undervalued Xiaohua, Cao Xuan gradually became one of the most popular actresses in China.

You need works to have works, and you need word-of-mouth to have word-of-mouth. After becoming a Golden Horse actress, your ability to attract money is the first in the industry.

Although her own efforts are indispensable in this, without the platforms of Cao Xuan and Fanxing, her path would never be so smooth, and it would be difficult to reach her current height.

So in Fan Xiaopang's heart, he is very grateful to Cao Xuan, even full of admiration and other feelings.

Now, with Fan Xiaopang's fame and status, many so-called successful people want to embrace beautiful women, and they pursue all kinds of pursuits, including some real elites, but Fan Xiaopang really doesn't see many of them. Eye-catching.

The main reason is that Cao Xuan's light is too dazzling.

As a result, the longer she was in contact with Cao Xuan, she unconsciously became critical of men's eyes, and couldn't help but compare others with Cao Xuan.

Although Boss Cao is 35 years old this year, he has an outstanding appearance, a fit body, and after years of precipitation, he is more mature and restrained compared to previous years. It can be said that he is at the peak of his personal charm.

His appearance is already one in a million, and his wealth, ability, talent, and connotation are all outstanding.

Even if someone outperforms Cao Xuan in one aspect, Cao Xuan is definitely at the top of the pyramid in terms of comprehensive index.

Even the most criticized "scumbag" is actually not a shortcoming in Fan Xiaopang's view. Even compared to other people in the entertainment industry, Cao Daguan has been guarding himself like a jade for so many years.

It is no exaggeration to say that in front of Cao Xuan, Fan Xiaopang, the goddess in the hearts of thousands of fans, even felt a little inferior.

Therefore, this [Fan Ye] who dared to wear a dragon robe and call out that I am a wealthy family was willing to lie down in front of Cao Xuan and be a small one, even with the intention of "adding obstacles" to Cao Xuan.

She left Fanxing in less than two years, and the momentum has already been established, her fear of the East and West Palaces is not as deep as before, and her small thoughts are becoming more and more active...

When the wine was half drunk, everyone chatted.

Yinghuang's sheep boss pulled Jiang Wen to praise him repeatedly, and was very happy.

In fact, the two have known each other for quite a long time. Boss Yang participated in the casting of Jiang Wen's last film "The Sun Also Rises". Although he lost money, the two have accumulated a good personal relationship.

Lao Jiang is working on a new movie this time, and at the very beginning, Boss Yang expressed that he would continue to invest.

At first, Lao Jiang was not sure whether "Let the Bullets Fly" could make money. He was afraid that he would cheat people twice, so he specifically blocked it.

However, Boss Yang has experienced many battles and is very optimistic about Jiang Wen. Especially when he saw Cao Xuan and Uncle Ge participating in the performance, he felt that he would definitely make money, and he had to participate in the casting no matter what.

The reason why Daiyu Qingwenzi in "Let the Bullets Fly" is played by Bai Bing is because the latter is the signed artist of Yinghuang.

Now that "Let the Bullets Fly" is a big hit, Boss Yang has made a fortune with Yinghuang's shares.

Boss Yang is a fastidious person. He thinks that Jiang made money, so why should he give him a big red envelope?

"Brother, our two brothers are too outrageous to do this. I never take other people's red envelopes, and I am too embarrassed to ask for them. In this way, if you want to say that we must be happy today, I will give you this red envelope."

As he spoke, he yelled at the assistant to take the checkbook, wrote 800 million directly and handed it to Boss Yang.

Boss Yang was dumbfounded with the check. He has been in the Hong Kong film industry for 20 years, and no director has ever given him a red envelope.

Old Jiang laughed out loud, feeling that he was doing things openly, turned his head to look at Cao Xuan, and took out the checkbook.

"We can't treat one more favorably than another. I know it well. There is no brother in this movie. It is impossible to make such a profit. I will also give you a red envelope."

After finishing speaking, he wrote another check for 800 million and slapped it in front of Cao Xuan, yelling drunkenly.

"What a pleasure, drink!"

Looking at the check in his hand, Cao Xuan couldn't laugh or cry. Just like Boss Yang, since he became the boss, he has always given red envelopes to the directors and actors below him, and no director has ever given them to him.

Jiang Wen pretended to be the best at this trick!

But they are particular about Cao Xuan, and he can't let his momentum be weak, otherwise it will be rumored how Boss Cao is messing around in the future.

He temporarily accepted Jiang Wen's 800 million. After Boss Yang took a step ahead, he took out his checkbook and wrote a check for 1800 million, and handed it to the producer Ma Ke.

"The film has made money, and the Chinese New Year is coming soon. I will give everyone a red envelope to celebrate. You can decide on the specific share. I just ask for it, and everyone has a share."

Now everyone is happy.

Before, it didn't matter whether it was 800 million or 900 million, it had nothing to do with them. At most, it was a boast, but it could only be watched helplessly.

Now Cao Xuan took out 1800 million red envelopes in one breath, and the entire production crew probably has more than 300 people. Although it is definitely not possible to share evenly, but at least one person can get a few thousand or tens of thousands of red envelopes.

The people in charge and the main creators are even happier, because in terms of credit and contribution, they must get more or less tens of thousands, and if they get more, they may be hundreds of thousands less.

It might be more than their normal salary.

The atmosphere at the scene was unprecedentedly enthusiastic, and everyone organized a group to toast in front of Cao Xuan. Cao Xuan protected his throat and replaced wine with tea, and they didn't say anything else.

At least tens of thousands of real gold and silver, not to mention that Cao Xuan replaced wine with tea, let them bore Cao Xuan with a bottle and everyone would have to grab it.

After drinking and eating, everyone dispersed one after another.

Lao Jiang just drank and lay down, and now he is lying in the hotel room, and Ma Ke and Zhou Yun see off the guests instead of him.

Cao Xuan deliberately left a little late, and when most of the people had left, he took out the 800 million check and handed it to Zhou Yun.

"Although I have made some money, I can't be so generous. I have more money on hand, so you should keep the money."

Cao Xuan is not short of money, and he is expected to earn 2 million in various income from "Let the Bullets Fly", so he will throw out nearly 2000 million without blinking, and he will not take Jiang Wen's red envelope.

Lao Jiang sent red envelopes to Boss Yang, in fact, there was a faint meaning of compensating for the loss of the previous "The Sun Also Rises".

Cao Xuan didn't lose money because of Lao Jiang. Even if he lost money, Boss Cao has always pledged to invest. It's not clear if he took the money.

I didn't return it directly just now, firstly to save face for Lao Jiang, and secondly to take care of Boss Yang.

Lao Jiang also gave the check, but he didn't want it, and he was too embarrassed to take it.

Cao Xuan is not short of money, but he can't stand in his way, just like when he gave the money just now, he waited for Boss Yang to leave before writing the check.

He has no control over how Boss Yang will deal with it, but as long as he is not on the scene, he will not be unable to get off the stage, and there is room for maneuver.

Zhou Yun hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should return the check in her hand.

"Let the Bullets Fly" Lao Jiang made a lot of money, but it was not to the point where he didn't take the 800 million in his eyes. Just now, Lao Jiang threw away 1600 million in one go, and Zhou Yun couldn't easily maintain his expression.

"Put it away, put it away, and when Director Jiang wakes up, tell him that I have accepted the love, and wish him a happy new year in advance."

After finishing speaking, Cao Xuan waved his hand and left, and Fan Xiaopang next to him couldn't help giving a thumbs up.

"Boss, you are the master. You are too domineering. Why don't I get you a dragon robe later on?"

"Pull it down, how many years have passed since the Qing Dynasty died, and the restoration of feudalism is not advisable."

Cao Xuan smiled calmly. In terms of pretending to be aggressive, he dared not say that he was invincible in the world, but Jiang Wen did hit the gun.

After all, Lao Jiang may regard money as dung, but although Cao Xuan is not as high as him, he can't stand the dung in the house, and it will drown him.

After chatting for a while, Cao Xuan, who was anxious to go home to see his son, was not in the mood to talk to Fan Xiaopang, and asked her to practice English more if she had nothing to do.

Seeing the back of Cao Xuan's business car driving away, Fan Xiaopang sighed quietly, got in the car and left.

.........

Not long after, the first batch of bonus red envelopes from the crew of "Let the Bullets Fly" arrived, which also let the outside world know that Boss Cao spent 1800 million yuan to reward the entire crew, which connected extensive discussions among the people who eat melons.

[Is the crew still recruiting?I eat box lunch very fast]

[The same people have different fates. The two months’ wages owed by our team have not yet been settled, and they received tens of thousands of red envelopes]

[1800 million, several sets of large flats on the third ring road in Beijing are gone]

【Cao Xuan is really rich and generous】

[I heard that "Let the Bullets Fly", Cao Xuan alone accounted for 50%, at least a few hundred million in the account, 2000 million is not a big deal]

【In other words, this is an extra bonus, would you pay for it】

[An internal employee of Fanxing, our boss is quite generous, and the annual year-end bonuses are generous. There were several big-earning projects that gave bonuses to everyone before, but the range was not as big as this time. I regret not being able to participate in "" Let the bullets fly"】

[It is expected to have a box office of 10 billion. If you make a lot of profits, you will be generous in the sale.]

[Box Game planning report, if Fanxing’s year-end bonus is oily, then we’ll just stuff our mouths with fat, and we’ll be so tired]

[I'm also in the box, there are still more than 20 days until the annual meeting, and I'm already looking forward to it]

【I'm sour, I'm going to Fanxing to work】

[I kind of understand why artists who leave Fanxing seldom talk about their old clubs. Some Fanxing and Hebox backbone employees are notoriously difficult to find. Such a generous boss, I would not leave if I were replaced]

[I would like to ask, is there any gift tax for so much money?]

【Should not accept it】

[It's okay, the collection is also for those who have received bonuses. It has nothing to do with Cao Xuan, who is a looter. Cao Xuan is the taxation ambassador of the State Administration of Taxation. There is absolutely no problem with taxation.]

【…】

The outside world is amazed by Boss Cao's throw-and-go. Apart from looking after his son, he has already put his energy on the new album "Dazzling".

On December 12 last year, Cao Xuan's last hit song "Because of Love" was launched.

It is a rare collaboration between Cao Xuan, the most successful Chinese singer, and Wang Fei, the current most successful Chinese queen, making this song full of gimmicks.

Coupled with the warm and ethereal melody, accompanied by sweet lyrics in the aftertaste, this song became famous very quickly and was favored by the Spring Festival Gala.

This year's Spring Festival Gala director team invited Cao Xuan and Wang Fei to sing this song together at the Spring Festival Gala. Wang Fei agreed, but Cao Xuan firmly declined.

He has already bid farewell to the Spring Festival Gala stage, so there is no need to slap himself.

The Spring Festival Gala program group can only find another partner for Wang Fei, and it is worth mentioning that, in addition to "Because of Love".

The three songs "Someone Like Me", "Under the Sea" and "My Sky" were also selected by the Spring Festival Gala. Now they are negotiating singers and then auditioning for rehearsal.

So much so that Cao Xuan had a feeling of leaving the Spring Festival Gala, but not leaving completely...

(End of this chapter)