China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 729. The Fairy Sister is Pregnant with Her Second Child, and the Real Estate Circle Begins to Explode

"Eternal Love" is a drama that Feiyu Entertainment attaches great importance to.

Boss Cao Yu wants to use this drama to set a benchmark for the fairy tales in the coming years, and also wants the audience to understand that the main thing about the fairy tales is not the "fairy" but the "knight".

It is also important to let future novel and script writers know that immortal characters cannot just fall in love. To be an immortal, according to Chinese tradition, one must make contributions to the three realms.

Therefore, Cao Yu revised the script for this drama many times, and studied it with other screenwriters for more than half a year before finally writing it.

The filming took another half a year, and the post-production took nearly a year, so it can be said that the production is quite excellent.

After the release of the theme song MV "Liangliang", the company began marketing through new media such as Douyin.

The drama has become popular even before it has even started airing.

Coupled with the outstanding performances of beautiful women like Yang Mi, Reba, and An Yuexi, the entire entertainment industry can see that this is definitely another hit drama of Feiyu this year.

Otherwise, even the boss would personally sing the theme song for the show.

In fact, only Liu Yifei knew about this. This song was written eleven years ago.

It was also because of this song that she and Cao Yu became acquainted.

Now I even have a son.

On the last day of October, which was the night when "Three Lives Three Worlds" was broadcast, Liu Yifei played with toys with her son while chatting with Cao Yu.

"Brother Cao Yu, our song "Liang Liang" is so popular, do you want to participate in the "Hua Xia Music Show"? "

"You want to participate?"

Cao Yu glanced at the mother and son and said, "You don't even want to act in movies or TV series now, so are you going to participate in variety shows?"

"It's not that I don't want to act, it's that there are no good scripts. Besides, I've already won the Best Actress award, so wouldn't it be good for me to stay at home and help you take care of your husband and children?"

Liu Yifei seems to have no interest in anything recently.

Anyway, she is not short of money, and her lover has more money than she can spend, so why should she work so hard?

"That's true. You can educate Xiao Feng well, which is a greater contribution than anything else."

But when Cao Yu got to this point, he suddenly realized something was wrong, and came to Liu Yifei and held her hand: "Could it be that you are pregnant again?"

"No way?"

Liu Yifei was also stunned for a moment and subconsciously touched her stomach.

Cao Yu said: "I think it might be true. I see you've been feeling sleepy lately. Why don't you go get checked out tomorrow?"

"Ok."

Liu Yifei was very happy. If she could have another daughter, her life would be perfect.

The son Cao Youfeng heard his parents' conversation and raised his little head: "Mom and Dad, am I going to have a brother or sister to play with me?"

Cao Yu asked with a smile: "Do you like a younger brother or a younger sister?"

"I like my sister."

"Then let mom give you a sister."

The family was chatting, and soon the TV series "Eternal Love" started airing with Zhang Jie's song "Eternal Love".

When Cao Youfeng saw Yang Mi on TV, he immediately said happily, "Aunt Yang is so beautiful."

Cao Yu asked: "Can you tell what is beautiful?"

Cao Youfeng said proudly: "Yes, my mother is beautiful, Aunt Yang is also beautiful, and Aunt Xiaoyu is also pretty."

Seeing her son's young age, Liu Yifei knew who was good-looking, and couldn't help but scold him with a smile: "As expected of your son, he will definitely be a playboy when he grows up."

"Ha ha."

Cao Yu laughed, although he didn't want his son to be as romantic as himself.

But no matter what, when this little guy grows up, he will definitely be a rich second-generation, maybe just like Wang Sicong, so he said: "Then you should work hard to educate him well.

While we were chatting, the TV series started.

Although Cao Yu has watched this drama several times, the original version, not to mention the plot, just in terms of the special effects, it would be an exaggeration to say that it was 50-cent special effects.

Just opening that wonderland is like a joke.

But for this drama produced by Feiyu, the quality of the entire drama can be seen from the mythical beasts in the opening and the gorgeous and realistic special effects.

From the first episode, the majestic and solemn fairyland made the audience's eyes light up.

The lead actress Yang Mi, after all, has worked in Hollywood before, and Boss Cao has been very strict with her acting skills over the years, which allows her to perform very naturally in the drama.

More importantly, she doesn't hunch over, which fits the image of the most beautiful woman in the world.

The next morning, Cao Yu heard the news that the first episode of "Three Lives Three Worlds" had a viewership rating of 2.1%, and the second episode had a viewership rating of 2.9%.

Such results are not inferior to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" which was broadcast during the summer vacation.

As expected, for a drama produced by Feiyu, there is no best, only better.

However, this kind of good news is nothing compared to another piece of good news.

After examination, it was found that Liu Yifei was pregnant again!

On the way back, Cao Yu held Xixi in his arms and said, "Xixi, you will have to work hard for a few more months."

Liu Yifei said happily: "It's not hard. I'm happy to be able to give birth to a child for Brother Cao Yu."

"After giving birth to this one, you can't have another one. Otherwise, it's bad for your health."

"Do you want someone else to give birth to you?"

"And Mimi, Tiantian and the others."

Cao Yu smiled evilly, and seeing Liu Yifei pouting, he quickly changed the subject: "I'll take you home, and then tell Auntie the good news!"

On that day, Liu Xiaoli learned that her daughter was pregnant again, and she felt mixed emotions.

My daughter is happy and she is very happy.

Just thinking about my status, I still feel a little regretful.

Yang Mi soon found out about her best friend's pregnancy and threatened to squeeze Boss Cao dry.

My best friend is about to have her second child, but my first child is still breastfeeding. The gap is so huge.

In the afternoon, as soon as Cao Yu arrived at the company, Zhang Xiaotian came over and said, "Boss Cao, the person in charge of CCTV Channel 8 is waiting for you and wants to talk to you about the TV series."

"Central mother?"

Cao Yu was very surprised. The previous director Jiao of CCTV had been replaced, and he was not very familiar with the new director.

Besides, the central bank is usually so powerful, why did it take the initiative to come here today?

It's totally unscientific.

He came to the reception room and saw several people sitting inside talking.

Cao walked into the room and said to the leader, "Director Liang, how come you have time to come to our company?"

"Hello, Mr. Cao. I have always wanted to visit you but never had the chance."

When the station director surnamed Liang met Boss Cao, he was quite polite, and was completely different from the way he behaved when discussing matters with other people in the entertainment industry.

"I wonder what advice Director Liang has for our company."

Seeing that the other party was so polite, Cao Yu guessed that he might be here for Feiyu's remaining dramas, and thought about how to deal with it.

Sure enough, the station director said, "Congratulations on the great ratings of 'The 33rd'. Several leaders of our station have discussed and would like to introduce the broadcasting rights of your company's other dramas this year."

Last night, the ratings of "Eternal Love" exploded, even CCTV was a little jealous.

"Oh."

Cao Yu frowned when he saw that he had guessed correctly.

Selling to other local stations, the price is relatively high, to the central bank.
The price must be very low, how can we make money?

Although it is an honor and face-saving thing for a TV series to be broadcast on CCTV, it is not important at all to Feiyu.

After a moment's silence, he smiled and said, "In fact, several dramas that have been filmed this year have been decided, but the others have not been completed yet."

Before the central bank’s people said anything, Secretary Zhang Xiaotian was already surprised.

You have to know that this is the central bank. Being able to cooperate with the central bank is something that everyone would love to have. How could the boss refuse?

Is it really that awesome?
I didn’t expect our Boss Cao is so awesome!

Director Liang also understood what Cao Yu meant and said hurriedly, "You can also pre-sell the unfinished films to us."

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Cao Yu didn't know how to refuse now.

Feiyu currently has "Nirvana in Fire", "White Deer Plain", "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "Joy of Life 2", "Eastern Palace" and "My Physical Education Teacher" that have not been aired.

However, Feiyu has invested heavily in these dramas. If the first broadcast rights are given to CCTV, even if other TV stations and Feie Video can broadcast them in the future, the profit will definitely be less.

He thought about it and said in embarrassment: "Director Liang, we have a drama "White Deer Plain" this year, which I think is very suitable for you, but we have invested a lot in filming this drama, and the price is not small." "Mr. Cao, we have actually thought about this."

When Director Liang heard about "White Deer Plain", he felt that this drama was indeed suitable for CCTV Channel 8.

For TV series adapted from famous works like this, the ratings will not be bad as long as they are well made.

But he also understood what Cao Yu meant, so he smiled and said, "Our central bank has a rule that the price cannot be raised, but there are ways to compensate your company for its losses."

"what way?"

"Although the cost of our broadcasting rights is not high, Feiyu Entertainment and CCTV can co-produce a new drama. We invest more and get a smaller share. That's fine."

"It's indeed a good idea."

Cao Yu couldn't help but admire the central bank's actions.

CCTV has its own system, and the broadcasting rights are much lower than those of ordinary TV stations. If the price given to Feiyu is too high, what will happen to other entertainment companies in the future?
But if the two companies invest in a new drama, he can pay a little more, which will just make up for his losses.

high! It’s really high!

When Director Liang saw Boss Cao agreed, he immediately asked, "Does Feiyu have any new scripts?"

“There really is one.”

Cao Yu thought of a play and said, "Next year we are going to shoot a play about the legendary life of Zhou Ying, the richest woman in Sanqin more than a hundred years ago."

As he said that, he asked Zhang Xiaotian to get the script.

This drama was created specifically for Sun Li, and it is also a drama that Feiyu is planning to shoot next year.

Now is a good opportunity to cooperate with the central bank, so it won't be a disadvantage.

Zhang Xiaotian left the reception room and went to get the script.

On the way, she was thinking that even the Central Bank had to show her love for men in order to cooperate with Feiyu.

"I admire him more and more, and I like him more and more, but how can I make him like me?"

"I don't know when he can take me to the United States."

“What does Disney in the United States look like?”

Zhang Xiaotian was muttering to himself as he came to the screenwriter department and took the script of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to the reception room.

Director Liang read the story outline carefully and was very satisfied with the script.

How could a script written by an Oscar-winning screenwriter be bad?
Although this drama is a bit like a happy drama about the rise of a heroine, it is based on history.

Moreover, the heroine is not just a Mary Sue character. If it is filmed well, it might win an award.

"The script is great. How much does Mr. Cao plan to invest?"

"Haha, that depends on how much you are willing to pay."

Although Cao Yu has already prepared the budget for this drama, the one in front of me is the CCTV. After the filming is completed, they will definitely get the broadcasting rights for free, so I have to collect the profits in advance.

"So, we bought the first broadcast rights of White Deer Plain for 500,000 per episode. This is already our highest price."

Director Liang said, taking a look at the script of "Nothing Gold Can Stay": "We will invest 40 million in this play, how about %?"

"One hundred million?"

In fact, this drama next year does not require any special effects, but there are many actors, and the proportion of pay and costumes and props needs to be adjusted. The planned investment is only 150 million.

The central bank is going to invest 40 million, and that only accounts for %.

But when I think about the fact that the first broadcast rights of "White Deer Plain" were sold for less than 40 million yuan, it is a bargain compared to his other dramas.

Cao Yu immediately shook his head and said, "One hundred million can only account for 30%."

"this."

Director Liang glanced at Boss Cao and found that this young man was too shrewd. He was so rich already, but he still wanted to avoid being at a disadvantage?

We only account for 40% of the million investment. Are you satisfied?
Are you going to take advantage of even our central bank?
But I've also read the script, it's really good. Feiyu can shoot it himself, maybe he can do it even better.

If it were any other entertainment company, the central bank might still be able to control it, but this is Boss Cao.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Let's add another 40 million, and the ratio must be %, otherwise I will have a hard time explaining myself when I go back!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Cao Yu immediately stood up and stretched out his hand.

If you add another 60 million, then I won’t have to invest almost anything, and if I get some sponsorship, I can get % for free.

This business is good.

Two days later, the two parties signed a cooperation contract and announced that CCTV and Feiyu Entertainment would jointly shoot a historical film with a total investment of 260 million yuan.

After hearing this news, other companies in the entertainment industry could only envy.

This is a huge investment in the field of TV dramas, and such a good thing has fallen into the hands of Feiyu Entertainment.

You know, the central bank hasn't personally invested in a TV series for a long time.

But when they saw the ratings of "Eternal Love", everyone fell silent.

The drama has already aired its sixth episode and the plot is slowly unfolding. With movie-like special effects, a fascinating plot, and a cast of beautiful women, the ratings have reached 3.4%.

The audience also saw a different Yang Mi through this drama, and at the same time, it made fantasy dramas popular again.

In addition to TV series, the movie "Big Fish and Begonia" is currently being screened in various major theaters.

Cao Yu made some changes to the script of this movie, removing the unnecessary parts and keeping the essence to make the story of the movie fuller. Coupled with the theme song "Big Fish" sung by Zhou Di, the box office of the movie has been rising.

In just one week, we achieved a revenue of 400 million.

Hangzhou, Ahli.

"Douyin is amazing! It spreads faster than TV dramas and Weibo!"

Ma Yun naturally saw what happened to Hengtai and had been so worried that he hadn't slept well for several days. He now wished he could draw a clear line between himself and Boss Xu.

Although he didn't know much about some things about Belt Brother, but when the unfinished buildings and false accounting issues came to light, he knew that this person was probably doomed.

It is said that this person still owes a lot of money to the bank, and operating a sewing machine is considered a light punishment.

"If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have cooperated with him. This guy is too greedy!"

I invested a lot in Boss Xu in the beginning, and this money is definitely going to be wasted.

But Boss Ma knew that now was not the time to worry about money, and he would be lucky as long as he was not involved.

"It seems that football is not worth pursuing. No wonder Cao Yu wants to give up real estate. This guy has a sharper eye than me!"

Ma Yun sat in a chair, thinking about what Cao Yu had done.

From entertainment companies to video websites, and then to Meituan and Youduoduo, every step has either been ahead of the times or left them without any chance of fighting back.

The more I think about it, the more terrifying Boss Cao seems to me.

"Well, I'd better stick to my career in wealth and entertainment."

Finally, he sighed, decided to admit defeat, lie dormant, wait for the opportunity, and make a comeback.

There is no way to refuse to admit defeat.

Although the company's food delivery platform Ele.me has not collapsed, its reputation has become extremely bad. Although Ali has corrected its mistakes, its market share is still less than 5%.

Many merchants also stopped cooperating with Ele.me, and riders resigned in large numbers.

And those riders who resigned, without exception, were all accepted by Meituan.

Due to the negative news about food delivery, Zhifubao has lost a lot of users, and Kuaidi Dache is also competing with Didi and is somewhat unable to sustain.

At the same time, in the money-burning war between the two sides, Penguin, with its strong financial strength, took the opportunity to increase subsidies and has already gained market advantage.

The money was wasted.

Although Taobao platform’s sales have been connected to WeChat Pay, it has little impact on sales. It has also been overwhelmed by Youduoduo and has been relegated to the margins.

What Ma Yun can do now is to wait for the launch of Zhifubao micro-loan and Huabei businesses.

This business is still a blue ocean, and he wants to be the first to try it.

I just hope that Boss Cao won’t compete with me when the time comes.

Cao Yu naturally would not lend money. He has money and would rather invest in schools, entities, and industries that can create jobs for the people.

At the end of November, "Big Fish and Begonia" was taken off the screen. Although the final box office was not as high as "The Monkey King: Hero is Back", it also achieved a box office of 1.2 billion.

With the song "Big Fish", Little Potato Zhou Di has officially joined the ranks of talented singers.

On the 29th, Feiyu Entertainment once again held a bidding event for the broadcasting rights of its TV series.

The broadcasting rights of "The East Palace" were sold to Lizhi TV; "Nirvana in Fire" was snatched away by Yanjing TV; "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Joy of Life 2" all went to Mango TV.

Before they even started airing, several dramas have already fully recovered their investment costs.

Although it was not the first time that a film produced by Feiyu was snatched by a TV station, it still shocked the entertainment industry.

(End of this chapter)