China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 671 669. Weibo KING
Perhaps Li Yitong and An Yuexi are born actors. After this period of practice, their acting skills have become quite good.

In addition, they also wrote tens of thousands of words of character biographies, providing detailed explanations and analyses of the characters' personalities and how to better interpret them.

“Great job.”

After reading the biographies of the two, Cao Yu was very satisfied: "I really didn't disappoint you. You should prepare well during this period, but don't delay the group practice."

After that, Cao Yu said to An Yuexi, "Hua Zheng doesn't have many scenes. Before filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes, I plan to have you go to the crew of Eternal Love to train and play the role of Shao Xin, the little snake demon in this drama."

The two were stunned. Is the boss going to promote An Yuexi?

First it was in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and now it's another big drama of the company, "Eternal Love". Two dramas a year, this kind of treatment is extraordinary.

"Don't just stand there, get ready."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he left without saying anything else.

"Okay, thank you boss, I will definitely perform well!"

An Yuexi reacted and hurriedly thanked him, her whole body immersed in great happiness.

After Cao Yu left, Li Yitong said, "Captain, do you think the boss has some purpose in praising us like this?"

"I believe in the boss. He is a good man. A good boss would not do those messy things in the entertainment industry."

In An Yuexi's eyes, Cao Yu is her idol, so she would not do anything wrong.

Li Yitong nodded: "That's right, the boss has never made any excessive demands, not even a hint, so let's act well and repay the boss."

"Ah."

An Yuexi agrees with this point very much. She must act and sing well to be worthy of her boss's cultivation.

On the same day, Feiyu Entertainment’s official website and official Weibo announced several film and television projects.

Fans who like Feiyu's works were all excited.

In the first half of the year alone, there were five movies and TV series combined, a production volume that is unique among all entertainment companies.

But of the two movies, what is the movie "Charlotte's Troubles"? Why is the name so weird? I don't know if it's good or not.

The three TV series also include martial arts, fairy tales, and urban. Judging from the quality of Feiyu’s previous works, they will definitely not be bad.

Several dramas haven't started filming yet, but just the name of Feiyu Productions has already made them popular.

When other film and television companies saw this news, most people were just envious.

Among the few people who are not envied, Feng Xiaogang is one of them.

In a company in Hengdian that has been established for less than a year, Feng Xiaogang was browsing Weibo and cursing and laughing.

"'Charlotte's Troubles'? This name is neither Chinese nor Western. It sounds like a stupid choice, just to attract attention."

Feng Xiaogang scoffed at the film: "They even hired sketch actors Shen Teng and Ma Li to play the leading roles. And there's Wang Zhi, I've never even heard of him!"

After saying that, he was still not satisfied and added: "Those stupid film critics in the past, who knew nothing, gave Cao Yu so many awards. Who doesn't know that they did it because he was rich?"

"I don't know who is the idiot!"

Fan Erbing, who was sitting not far from Feng Xiaogang, grumbled secretly in his heart, but smiled and said, "Boss Feng, Cao Yu is a man who should not be underestimated."

"Do you underestimate him? Besides being rich, what else does he have? Judging from the title of "Charlotte's Troubles", he is completely at the end of his rope."

Feng Xiaogang said to Fan Erbing with disdain in his eyes: "According to the time calculation, Feiyu's play should be released at about the same time as "I Am Not Madame Bovary". This time, Cao Yu will definitely be embarrassed in front of the national audience!"

“I hope Mr. Feng can get what he wants.”

Fan Erbing didn't believe Feng Xiaogang had this ability, and smiled on the surface: "Director Feng, what about our contract this time?"

"It's still the same old rule. Two contracts. You won't lose anything."

As Feng Xiaogang spoke, he was about to move closer to Fan Erbing and stretched out his arm.

Fan Erbing felt disgusted and could only pretend to take the contract to avoid Feng Xiaogang's hand.

"It's a big star, and it's also equipped with..."

Feng Xiaogang was upset, but Fan Erbing was now called Fan Ye, and he had just left Huayi and his status was not as high as before, so he couldn't get angry. He could only pretend to remind her, "But this film is Meila's first film, it's very important, don't let me down."

Similar to Feng Xiaogang, Brother Chen Kai, who is in Yanjing, is also reading the news about Feiyu Entertainment.

Director Chen's last film, "Search", had good box office and reputation, which made him confident again. He planned to make a film that would put that nouveau riche to shame.

"The film 'Blade of the Assassin' directed by Cao Ze is a martial arts film, and 'Wolf Warrior' is an action film. So I want to make a film that combines martial arts, fantasy and action. How can I not be better than him?"

In Chen Kai's eyes, Cao Yu is just a bumpkin from the countryside who made money only because of his luck and courage. However, the movies he made have no artistic content at all.

Some even feel that it is the emergence of this upstart that has led the film industry astray.

"Movies are high art. Movies that can be understood by the general public are not art!"

At the dinner table, he instilled his own view of art to his wife Chen Hong: "Just like opera, this kind of thing is originally watched by rich people. Those who can understand my movies are all from the same class as me, and they are all noble people."

"My husband is right."

Although Chen Hong could tell that these were all bullshit, she didn't dare to refute them. She echoed them and asked, "What are you going to shoot?"

"I already have an idea. The name of the movie is "The Taoist Goes Down the Mountain". We will go to the United States for vacation in a few days and discuss special effects cooperation with the film companies there."

"Hubby, I heard that Digital Domain is opening a branch in Hong Kong. Why should we go so far away?"

"Don't you know? Digital Domain is Cao Zei's company."

"Hubby, Boss Cao has a good reputation in the industry. Don't keep calling him a thief. It's not good and it will offend people."

"He is the thief Cao!"

Brother Chen Kai slammed the bowl heavily on the table.

He hated Cao Yu, firstly because of jealousy. Why could a person who came from a common family win so many awards?

I am from a family of directors!
Furthermore, Cao Yu once looked at his wife with a look that he felt was a bit lecherous.

Although the thief Cao did not speak to his wife, his surname was Cao and he must have the legacy of Wei Wu, which made him extremely unhappy.

He now wants to change his son's name.

Two days later, Brother Chen Kai took his wife and prepared to go to the United States.

After entering the waiting area, Chen Kaige and his wife were just about to head to the VIP lounge to wait when Chen Hong suddenly saw a few people walking towards them from a distance and her eyes suddenly fixed.

"Honey, Mr. Cao is over there, let's go in quickly"

"where?"

When Brother Chen Kai heard the words "Mr. Cao", he subconsciously followed Chen Hong's gaze.

Sure enough, he saw Cao Yu and a few others not far away from him.

"Let's go in quickly!"

Although Brother Chen Kai hated Cao Yu, he was also afraid of seeing this person, so he quickly pulled Chen Hong away.

But because of this delay, Cao Yu had already discovered them, and their eyes happened to meet.

"Mr. Cao, what a coincidence."

Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Brother Chen Kai could only come over and say hello with a smile.

"It's Director Chen. What a coincidence. Are you going on vacation?"

"Go to Miguo to discuss some projects."

Brother Chen Kai said in his heart, "Enemies often meet on a narrow road." Although he hated Cao Yu, he still had to give him some face.

"There are several movies that have been shot in the United States. I want to go and see them in the next few days."

Cao Yu said, and once again looked at Chen Hong, thinking: "A goddess is still a goddess. Although she is in her forties, she doesn't look old at all."

Then he extended his hand and said to Chen Hong: "Miss Chen Hong, I haven't seen you for a few years, you are still so beautiful."

Cao Yu actually just said this casually, but Brother Chen Kai felt very uncomfortable when he heard it.

The thief Cao is still the thief Cao!

Before Chen Hong and Cao Yu shook hands, Brother Chen Kai pretended to be indifferent, stood in front of his wife, and said with a fake smile: "Boss Cao, if there is nothing else, we still have to board the plane."

In fact, they had just arrived at the airport and still had more than half an hour before boarding, but they just didn't want to see Cao Yu.

“Actually, I’m about to board the plane too.”

The relationship between the two was just nodding acquaintances, and Cao Yu just met Chen Hong and said hello.

But he was upset by Brother Chen Kai's action just now, so he deliberately said: "It doesn't matter if there are more people on my private plane. If you and your wife are also flying to Los Angeles, how about going together? I will also learn more from Director Chen on the way."

As he spoke, he pointed to an Airbus A340 on the apron with a huge Feiyu Entertainment logo printed on it.

Brother Chen Kai's face turned black. Are you showing off in front of me?
But if you think about it, it's really just showing off.

When he saw Chen Hong looking at the plane with some envy, Brother Chen Kai snorted coldly: "No need."

"What a shame. I would like to communicate more with my seniors."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he left in a cool manner.

"Isn't it just a private jet? What's so great about that?"

Looking at Cao Yu who went directly through the special channel, Brother Chen Kai felt a nameless anger in his heart that wanted to vent, but he couldn't find a reason to be angry.

"Honey, let's go in." Chen Hong looked at her husband's dark face. Although she complained that he was a little stingy, it was just a handshake. What could it be?
The result was that Boss Cao ridiculed him. Why bother?

Private jets are rare in China nowadays, and there is only one such large luxury jet like Cao Yu's in the country.

Brother Chen Kai suddenly turned around and said coldly: "Do you want to take that private plane?"

"No."

"No? Then you were still watching?"

"How could I have been looking at it? I was just curious, so I took one more look."

Chen Hong finally couldn't bear it anymore. Why are you taking it out on me when you are being ridiculed?
"And you said you didn't want to sit!"

"You are being unreasonable!"

"You're disgusted with me for not having a private jet?"

"I do not want to talk to you!"

"Haha, you want to talk to Cao Ze? He has a private plane, so go ahead!"

……

The two of them actually had a quarrel because of this incident.

“I don’t know if they will quarrel.”

On the plane, Cao Yu was still wondering whether his words just now had successfully caused a conflict between the two.

But he felt that he just wanted to shake hands with his childhood goddess, but you blocked his way. Director Chen was really stingy.

He has recently dealt with his domestic affairs and started promoting "Lost in Thailand", which will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday.

This trip to the United States has two purposes: first, to deal with the charity organization established in the United States, and second, to help promote China's first science fiction film "Gravity" and strive to win a few awards at next year's Oscars.

In addition, "Iron Man 3" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" have been completed, and "Avengers 2" and "Captain America 2" are about to start shooting, so you can go and take a look.

Except for "Avengers 2", the box office of the other films was less than billion US dollars, but they all made money.

If you want Marvel to pay a high price in the future, you have to produce a lot.

When Cao Yu arrived in Los Angeles, his first stop was Universal Pictures.

The two sides have been cooperating for so many years and have a very familiar relationship.

When Bob met Cao Yu, he brought up the matter of the third part of "Despicable Me 3".

The highest-grossing Universal film this year was "The Wolf of Wall Street," written by Cao Yu, but its global box office was only 500 million US dollars.

Of course, the more than 100 million US dollars from China was not included, because the film was bought out by Universal Pictures for 20 million US dollars.

Cao Yu said: "Creation requires a process, don't worry, I will give you the script next year."

"Can I not be in a hurry?"

Bob began to complain: "This year, the company's turnover has dropped by half compared to last year, and the filming budgets of Fast & Furious 6 and Jurassic World are constantly overspent. It's difficult."

"We'll have money when these two films come out."

Cao Yu doesn’t care about your Universal Pictures’ turnover. The lower it is, the more you rely on me.

He smiled deliberately and said, "Actually, I came here this time to ask for your help. This year, our Chinese film Gravity is going to compete for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. During this period, please use your connections to help me."

Bob sighed, "Gravity is a very good film. If it had been made for Universal Studios, it would have won more than just the Best Foreign Language Film. I think it would have won at least five awards."

"Oh?"

Seeing that Bob really followed his wishes and said such words, Cao Yu immediately said: "Then I'll trouble you Bob. If you can't help me win the Best Director and Best Special Effects awards again, I will definitely treat you well next time I go to Japan."

"Japan"

Speaking of Japan, Bob immediately thought of the gentleness of Japanese girls: "It's a deal then."

"Haha, no problem."

Cao Yu glanced at Bob's old arms and legs, wondering if he would be able to survive.

"Gravity" has won seven Oscars, but Cao Yu was not greedy this time. Winning the Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director was enough.

If we can win the Best Special Effects Award, it will be a pleasant surprise and will also be a help to the development of the digital field.

After leaving Universal Pictures and on the flight to New York, he had nothing to do, so he took out the three scripts he had written, "Despicable Me 3", "The Revenant" and "Joker", and slowly improved them.

Although he had a lot of things to do during his visit to the United States, they were all rather complicated.

In mid-November, Cao Yu announced that he would donate 100 million US dollars to the Feiyu Charity, which had just been established on Miguo, to help the medical problems of poor children in the world.

Although he said he was helping the world, Cao Yu actually planned to donate more than 90% to China.

There are many children in our own country who cannot afford medical treatment, so why should we give it to foreigners?

Boss Cao is not willing to do this.

Instead of paying taxes on rice cakes, it is better to spend the money on Chinese children.

"Boss Cao really wants to donate 100 million US dollars?"

"So rich!"

“It should be very loving!”

Chinese netizens have always thought that Boss Cao is a conscientious entrepreneur, but they didn't expect his conscience to be so big.

This is 100 million US dollars, not millions or tens of millions.

In fact, Cao Yu has made so many movies and received dividends from several major companies, so his deposits in the United States are far more than this.

The 100 million US dollars is just used to test the waters. If the operation is successful, more money will be donated to his own charity foundation in the future, and then operated in the country, so as to save a lot of taxes paid to Miguo.

It was not until the end of November that Cao Yu finally finished dealing with all his work.

There will be a Weibo Night in December, and this is the event she cares most about.

Nowadays, as smartphones become more and more popular, Weibo has become the largest social platform.

Although Weibo Night is not a traditional entertainment awards ceremony, it still attracts the attention of many celebrities, all of whom want to show their faces at this first session.

Boss Cao's appeal is undoubtedly the greatest in the entertainment industry. Even an award like the "Golden Broom" that rewards poor performance has many big-name stars attending every year, let alone this kind of award ceremony that rewards excellent performance?
Cao Yu returned to China, and Zhou Juan, the chief planner of Weibo Night, came to his boss' office with a piece of data.

"Mr. Cao, the invitations to the award ceremony have been sent out, but this year's Weibo KING award, the data and voting show that you have the greatest influence, please take a look."

"I?"

Cao Yu took it and took a look. Sure enough, he was the most popular person on Weibo this year.

Not to mention other trivial matters, just take the fact that he caused trouble in South Korea and won the Best Director Oscar, and then became the richest man in the world. He just donated 100 million US dollars to charity. Who can compare with such internet popularity?
But Cao Yu did not want to be the KING of Weibo. He looked through the people ranked behind him and found that the second most popular was actor Hu Ge, followed by a badminton player named Lin and a swimmer named Sun, who were both about the same in popularity.

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Cao Yu is really troubled. Just give it to an actor. It’s not a good idea to give it to a star in the first session.

I am also a playboy and not worthy of this KING.

Give it to the other two athletes. They are indeed very popular now and have brought glory to the country, but there will be too much controversy in the next few years.

Cao Yu was hesitating, and Zhou Juan suggested: "Mr. Cao, I think we should base it on real data, otherwise the first session will seem unfair."

"alright."

Hearing this, Cao Yu rubbed his head and could only agree.

As for the Weibo QUEEN selection, the most popular and talked-about candidate is Sun Li. With her outstanding performances in the movie "Gravity" and the TV series "The Legend of Zhen Huan", she surpassed other actresses and became the most popular one on Weibo.

After deciding on the two most important awards, Cao Yu looked at the other awards again and felt that there were no problems and the selection was fair.

At this time, Boss Cao's secretary asked, "Boss Cao, what are you going to wear for this awards ceremony? Do you want me to customize a dress for you?"

"no need."

Cao Yugang finished speaking and suddenly said, "By the way, tell all the artists in the company who are participating in Weibo Night that they are not allowed to wear foreign luxury brands this time. We must support domestic products!"

"Ok!"

When Zhou Juan heard this, she couldn't help but nodded secretly.

My boss is truly a conscientious entrepreneur. He deserves the title of this year's Weibo KING.

With the publicity from all sides, the Weibo Night has become quite a big event.

It is said that Cao Yu also invited Han Sanping from China Film Group as a guest, as well as many celebrities from all walks of life and half of the entertainment industry, which immediately whetted the appetite of all the audience.

On the afternoon of December 10th, before the sun set, the entire venue was already packed with fans and reporters.

Previously, Golden Broom, China Music Show, Feiyu New Year's Eve Gala, etc., have brought many miracles to the audience.

Everyone wants to see whether this inaugural ceremony will create another surprise.

At half past five, when the camera was focused on the two hosts standing under the huge Fei'e Video and Weibo logos, the much-anticipated Weibo Night finally began.

In the car on the way to the venue, Brother Chen Kai heard waves of cheers from fans, but he sneered in his heart.

"It's quite lively, but if I find it unfair tonight and don't let me win the award for "Search", I'll make your party a hot topic!"

(End of this chapter)