China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 280 Chapter 278. Complete victory
Seeing that the president was confused because he rejected the female lead, Lee Ji-hyun explained: "I came to be a trainee just for dancing and singing, and my classmate Baolan comes from an actor's family, so I think she is more suitable."

"Oh I got it."

Cao Yu was doubtful and said with a smile: "Actually, this movie is a war movie. The female lead only has seven or eight scenes. It won't affect your training."

"That's it."

Li Zhixian still looked calm and did not nod.

After a while, she finally asked about her worries: "President, is there really no other reason why you gave me the leading female role?"

Cao Yu heard the girl's voiceover and realized that he refused because he was afraid of additional requirements.

He managed to hold back his laughter and said, "What do you think the reason would be?"

"Don't you think I'm beautiful?"

"You are very beautiful, which is why I asked Vice President Jin to come to you."

Cao Yu explained: "Actually, I asked you to film this movie because the director thought you were good yesterday and gave me suggestions. As for what you are thinking, I think you are thinking too much. I have a girlfriend, and you are very Beautiful, but I’m not interested.”

Hearing what the president said, Li Zhixian felt a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, I misunderstood the president."

"I can understand that if you give a female lead to a young trainee, anyone will make a wild guess."

Cao Yu looked at her beautiful face and didn't expect that this girl had a strong sense of self-protection, so he couldn't help but respect her more.

Li Zhixian stayed for a few seconds and finally nodded: "Since the president has good intentions, then I will act."

"It feels like you are forcing yourself"

"I'm sorry, I'm not forcing myself."

Li Zhixian smiled, showing his naughty side.

"No wonder nerds like this girl so much."

Cao Yu felt like a spring breeze. He looked at the girl and suddenly asked: "I plan to form a group next year and you will be the frontman. How about I change your stage name before debuting?"

"why?"

"because."

Cao Yu remembered that the reason why this girl changed her name was because she played the role of Ju Li in her first play and took the stage name Li Juli.

But this reason obviously cannot be mentioned now. He made an excuse and said: "Because most of the names of your Korean girls are Ji, Hyun, etc., which are too common, so why not give them a special one so that they can be remembered by others?" .”

Li Zhixian blinked: "That's true. But what should I change?"

Cao Yu glanced at the beauty mark between the girl's nose and said three words: "Li Juli."

The girl did not refuse the name that the president helped her change, and thought it sounded pretty good.

Back in the practice room, Li Juli's college friend, Quan Baolan, who has a cute face, came directly over and asked: "Zhixian, what does the president want from you?"

"My name will be Li Juli from now on?"

"Li Juli? What's this name?"

"This was changed by the president."

"President? Change your name?"

Quan Baolan immediately thought of countless possibilities and looked at this friend with big eyes: "Why did the president change your name? Could it be..."

"What are you thinking?"

Li Juli coughed twice and said, "The president changed my name because he planned to make me the female lead in a new movie."

"Girl number one?"

Quan Baolan jumped up immediately: "You also said that the president has no idea about you. You are the number one female. How many people want it but you still don't have it. Why should the president give it to you? Hurry up and get the real deal! What did he say to you? He did it anyway. What? If you don’t tell the truth, don’t even think about leaving!”

Li Juli showed a speechless smile: "Where are you thinking? The president has a girlfriend..."

"Everyone has an affair when they get married. Our Ji-hyun is so beautiful..."

"Go away, I don't think the president is like that."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, if nothing happens, just speak to the president. I think you are in love."

"Bullshit!"

Li Juli scolded, and then said: "The president is very good to us, but don't you feel bad if you say this about him behind his back?"

"That's true, the president is a good man."

Quan Baolan also nodded, but immediately returned to his naughty self: "I changed my name, it's really different. Don't forget us when you become famous in the future."

"Damn girl"

The two of them were noisy in a low voice when the dance teacher clapped his hands: "Start training!"

... After finishing the crew's affairs, Cao Yu's affairs in Seoul were basically completed, which was much smoother than expected.

After discussing it with Jin Guangzhu, we will conduct another trainee selection interview during the winter vacation. We also spent two days shopping in Seoul with Liu Yifei, and then left Han Bang at the end of October and flew to Hong Kong.

The Chinese film market in October was a fierce battle.

"The Night Banquet" was first ruthlessly suppressed by "Yangtze River No. 20", and later was replaced by his own company's "Baby Project". It was released ahead of schedule after only [-] days of release.

This movie, which invested 2000 million yuan, only made 1000 million yuan at the box office, and it was a complete loss.

Although the performance of "Yangtze River No. 5000" dropped slightly in the later period, it ended with a score of [-] million due to the help of some UP owners on Fei'e Video.

Including the box office in Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places, the final box office was 3000 million.

"Project Baby" is still being filmed in major theaters, but the box office has shrunk significantly, only 400 to [-] million per day.

However, the current score is 4000 million, and insiders estimate that the mainland box office will not exceed 7000 million when it is released.

In the first round of this battle, Feiyu Entertainment won completely.

"Yangtze River No. [-]" has a box office of [-] million more than it did in the world before Cao Yu was reborn. This time, after considering the cost, it can still make a small profit.

But Huayi's two movies, even including the box office of Xiangjiang, lost nearly [-] million.

If it weren't for Han Sanping's suggestion that "Baby Project" be released in advance, Huayi would probably be living a very sad life now.

"Mr. Zhou, let's have a drink."

In a high-end hotel in Xiangjiang, Cao Yu and Zhou Xingchi frequently toasted.

Mother and daughter Liu Yifei, leading female lead Zhang Yuqi, Fat Zaicong and others were with them.

After this film, Zhang Yuqi has now become a hot star girl from an unknown little star. She is naturally grateful to her boss.

"This film can achieve such results thanks to the publicity behind Boss Cao."

Zhou Xingchi's face turned red after drinking, but he was very happy in his heart.

In this movie, he captured what he wanted to express most, and he felt that after so many years of acting career, he had no regrets.

"Master Xing, will you still take pictures in the future?"

Cao Yu drank down the wine and asked the question he wanted to ask the most.

Before his rebirth, "Yangtze River No. [-]" was the last movie in which he acted by himself.

"Boss Cao, just call me Mr. Zhou. Mr. Xing really doesn't dare to do that."

Zhou Xingchi quickly became humble, and then said with some melancholy: "I have no regrets. I don't want to film anymore. I will just be a director from now on."

"What a pity."

Cao Yu sighed and didn't want to persuade him anymore. He just said: "No matter whether Mr. Zhou will act in movies in the future, I hope we can maintain good cooperation. If you need investment in the future, just come to me."

"Definitely, I feel very relaxed working with Boss Cao."

Zhou Xingchi told the truth, after Cao Yu paid for "Yangtze River No. [-]", he left everything to himself, without interfering or blindly directing. Such investors are difficult to find in the industry.

"Mainly, I believe in Mr. Zhou's attitude towards movies."

Cao Yu smiled modestly and asked, "What will Mr. Zhou do next?"

"Take a break for a few years, do business, travel around, look around, wait until you have a good idea or script."

Zhou Xingchi is now considered successful, has no shortage of money, and is starting to enjoy life.

"Mr. Zhou actually enjoys life."

Cao Yu was a little envious. He originally wanted to live like this, but now he was riding a tiger and was extremely busy.

Originally, he wanted to come up with the script of "Mermaid" early, strike while the iron is hot, and film it, or let him direct the movie "Ip Man". After all, Zhou Xingchi also has real skills.

Later, looking at his half-white hair, I decided to let this idol relax for a few years.

In the next few days, through Zhou Xingchi's relationship, Cao Yu visited director Zhou Weixin, invited him to be the director of "Ip Man", formed a crew, and started filming in early 07.

In terms of actors, except for the role of Zhang Yuqi, the other roles remain unchanged.

In early November, Cao Yu finally returned to Yanjing.

"Shu Xue, do you miss me? I miss you so much these days."

Although Liu Yifei was around, Liu Xiaoli was too strict. During this period, Cao Yu almost lived a life like a monk. As soon as he returned to Yanjing, he immediately fell into Yang Shuxue's gentle hometown.

"Really? I see that there are more and more women around you."

Although she also missed her little man, after the passion, Yang Shuxue lay contentedly in Cao Yu's arms and expressed her dissatisfaction.

(End of this chapter)