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Chapter 718: The Grand Commander Weeps and Beheads a Sister

The Spring Festival holiday had just ended, and Alibaba dropped a bombshell on the entertainment industry.

Together with South Korean entertainment company SM, Alibaba simultaneously issued an announcement: "Alibaba acquired 355 shares of SM Entertainment through a third-party paid capital increase, with 87 billion won. After the capital increase, Alibaba's shareholding ratio is 4%. The two parties have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the fields of entertainment business and e-commerce in the two countries!"

According to the current exchange rate, it is about 1.95 million yuan, and he got 4% of SM company.

Overnight, Alibaba became SM's second largest shareholder.

The entertainment circles of both countries were shaken.

Alibaba is undoubtedly the top financial group in China.

SM is also the leading entertainment company in South Korea. The boy band TVXQ that swept Asia in the last generation, Girls' Generation that stood at the top, and the EXO group all have extraordinary influence on the entire Asian young community.

Lee Soo-man is the godfather of South Korean entertainment and also a shrewd businessman.

The two parties had already started negotiations in the second half of last year, but since they were going to sell, they naturally had to sell it at a good price.

——This old fox even wanted to pull Zhou Yutang into the game.

According to the media's argument last year, they were all hyping up the possibility that Zhou Yutang, Dong Ge, and Pony Ma would join forces to fight against Teacher Ma.

Even South Korea is keen on reporting this capital game, waiting to see the entertainment tycoon and the former richest man in China fight it out.

Although both the Jiangdong Group and Alibaba hold shares in Weibo, most of the time they make money through harmony.

But since Alibaba has announced that it will enter the entertainment industry, it will inevitably run into Jiang Dong, and the two sides are undoubtedly in a competitive relationship.

This is exactly what the old fox Lee Soo Man sees. He wants to please both sides and maximize his own interests.
Unfortunately, he overestimated the status of SM in Zhou Yutang's heart.

Several proposals and planning schemes were submitted, but none of them impressed Zhou Yutang.

Speaking of business, Lee Soo-man has been using his shell company to suck blood from SM in recent years, and I'm afraid he doesn't have much time to focus on his business.

After the four members of EXO returned to China, their career started to go downhill. The new generation girl group Red Velvet, which was strongly promoted by SM, was no match for the Jiangdong girl group.

Even if it acquires shares in SM, it is impossible to have complete control due to the numerous factions among the top leaders within the company. Instead, SM will have to suck blood from the Jiangdong group.

Of course Zhou Yutang would not suffer this loss.

The completion of the Alibaba acquisition has caused a lot of excitement in the industry. Zhou Yutang joked with Li Shuang, "Old Li has finally made it, and he has become a big shot with Mr. Ma."

"Cooperating with Jack Ma is like seeking the skin of a tiger."

Li Shuang also laughed.

Who knows whether SM is sucking Ali's blood or letting a wolf into the house?
Mr. Ma is no ordinary person. He has long been eyeing South Korea's payment system business.

Pei Yun, who was in charge of Jiangdong's business in South Korea, came to the headquarters after the New Year, saying that he was reporting on his work, but Zhou Yutang always felt that it was for Li Shuang.

During the two days that Pei Yun was in Beijing, Sister Shuang smiled more often.
"In South Korea, the film was released for 7 days and received 250 million viewers."

In the small conference room, Pei Yun was reporting on the box office of "The Mermaid" in South Korea.

"The Mermaid" can be used for high-intensity sentimental marketing in China, but South Korean audiences don't owe Stephen Chow movie tickets.
Although the popular goddess Lim Yoona starred in the film, "The Mermaid" did not seem to hit the funny spots of South Korean audiences, and the box office response was mediocre, with little hope of breaking 10 million viewers.

"However, the preview of 'Tomb Raider' received high reviews. It will be released on the 29th. Showbox invites you to South Korea to participate in the promotion."

Zhou Yutang tilted his head slightly, and Ni Ni understood what he meant. After thinking for a moment, she said, "The trade fair is coming up soon, and there is also the publicity work for the play that has been arranged. I can spare two days at the end of February at most."

"Two days is enough. We'll arrange the specific time later."

The schedules of popular stars are calculated on a daily basis, and for top stars like Zhou Yutang, the schedules have to be accurate to the hour.

The key is to cooperate with time management. Ni Ni felt that she had lost a lot of hair.

"The Mermaid has been released for ten days and the box office has soared to over 22 billion, leading the Spring Festival box office and ranking third in the overall Chinese-language film list!"

"It was released simultaneously in South Korea, with amazing money-making ability, and it is a phenomenal hit that has swept across Asia!"

Entering the working days after the New Year, the box office of "The Mermaid" has dropped slightly, but it still maintains a trend of over 100 million yuan per day.

Although it was not a big hit in South Korea, Stephen Chow's team still sent out the press release they had prepared in advance.

For Stephen Chow, this battle is enough for him to restore his reputation as a great director and prove with his achievements that there is still a ship to carry him in the new era.

For Yoona, it was also the most glorious moment in her acting career.

The box office performance of this one movie alone is enough to beat all South Korean artists of the same generation, even some of South Korea's veteran stars combined are no match for it.

She has now successfully removed the label of idol and directly ascended to become one of the new generation of top film and television stars in South Korea.

"Joy of Life 3" has finally started airing in Shanghai and Jiangsu TV.

On the first day, the ratings of Shanghai TV soared to 2.02, easily dominating the entire audience and ranking first in the country in the same period, with an audience share of over 9 points.

As the finale of the entire series starring Zhou Yutang, it was promoted through months of unremitting publicity and marketing, with the number of reservations on Bilibili exceeding 15 million before its premiere.

It is not surprising to achieve such results.

The ratings were stable on the second day, and on the third day, Jiangsu Province TV station topped the list with a rating of 2.3.
Zhou Yutang once again wore the crown of ratings king, proving to the audience the value of the title.

All major media outlets were scrambling to report on this TV series. Hot searches and forums were filled with discussions about the plot, and it became popular across the entire internet at lightning speed.

By comparison.

Although Blueberry Channel's "The Imperial Doctress" broke the one-line ratings when it was first aired and its quality was above average, it could even be called excellent, but compared with "Joy of Life 3", it is a bit lackluster.

[Another blockbuster drama from Jiangdong is coming, lock in the annual drama king in advance! 】

[The Grand Commander sheds tears and kills the first sister! 】

[In "Celebrating Yu Nian 3", Master Fan's plan is initially completed, gradually getting better, and the climaxes are coming one after another! ]

[The Joy of Life series: the pinnacle of male IP adaptation, "Snow Swordsman" is worth looking forward to! ]

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The foreshadowing of the first two parts ignited the audience's enthusiasm for watching the drama, and the Matthew effect occurred. All the heat in the drama circle at the beginning of the year was on "Joy of Life 3".

However, Liu Shishi managed to score a goal off the court with her legs that were honed from more than ten years of dance skills.

"Hiss! You want to murder your husband!?"

Zhou Yutang lay on the sofa, holding Liu Shishi's slender and soft waist.

Feeling the soft and delicate touch, the fragrant hair fell on his cheek, feeling a little rustling and itchy.

Liu Shishi bit him hard on the shoulder, causing him to gasp, feeling both pain and pleasure.

"Humph! Who made your ratings so high?"

Generally speaking, Liu Shishi is reasonable, but as long as she is a woman, there will always be those days when she is unreasonable.

This time, Blueberry Channel chose to start broadcasting after the New Year, and the ratings were suppressed. Although Liu Shishi had expected it, she couldn't help feeling depressed.

The white and graceful swan's neck tilted back, and after a gentle and beautiful hum, the clouds finally dispersed and the rain stopped.

Liu Shishi didn't even bother to clean up. When she heard the theme song coming from the TV, she leaned out, ignoring the fact that her naked body was exposed.

I took the remote control and switched the channel to Blueberry Channel, making a small contribution to the ratings of "The Imperial Doctress".

This slightly childish behavior formed a sharp contrast with her usual dignified and graceful demeanor, and made Zhou Yutang couldn't help but smile.

Sister Yi's depression must be yet to come.

According to the estimates made by Jiangdong's data department based on data feedback from the two TV stations and the current popularity, it is basically a foregone conclusion that the ratings of "Joy of Life 3" will exceed .

The advantage is huge, so we must not waste it.

Zhou Yutang’s teasing is also a form of entertainment, mostly in the form of warm words of comfort.

After all, even a rabbit will jump over the wall when it is anxious.

If the Lion Bite skill is activated when it shouldn't be activated, it will be a lot of fun...

The TV was playing "The Imperial Doctress", and Zhou Yutang was watching Mango TV's new blockbuster variety show on his tablet.

The two of them did their own things and occasionally chatted.

They are an old married couple. Even though they have been apart for a while, they still have things they like to do after being attracted to each other.

Huang Xiaoming took his mother to Mango TV's self-produced large-scale reality show "The Tornado Filial Son".

Even Liu Shishi's eyes were attracted. She found a comfortable position in Zhou Yutang's arms and asked curiously:
"This show is really fun. It even revealed Huang Xiaoming's childhood sweetheart's first love. Isn't this a script?"

The previous preview used Huang Xiaoming's first love to hype the show, but the white moonlight was mosaiced throughout the whole process, so her true appearance could not be seen at all, but it made people very curious.

In this episode, the mysterious first love that he most wanted to meet appeared, and the expectations for the show were high.

"Who knows?"

Zhou Yutang also became interested.

The barrage of comments was rapidly scrolling across the screen, tagging the leader’s wife Qin Lan.

There are also people who provide scientific knowledge online, saying that this girl is Huang Xiaoming's neighbor, and the two have been childhood sweethearts and have a close relationship.

Amid the anticipation of countless viewers, the leader's first love, who had whetted their appetite, finally revealed his true identity in this episode.

"Is it beautiful?"

Governor Zhou, who was face-blind, nodded slightly.

Objectively speaking, when it comes to appearance, she can only be described as pretty.

But for the young Huang Xiaoming, the feeling of white moonlight is irreplaceable.

Huang Xiaoming's expression was very interesting. He was stunned for several seconds before he showed a standard leader smile, trying to ease the embarrassment with a joke:

"She still looks the same, but she's gotten fatter."

Everyone is eating melons and having fun.
"The leader is a straight man." "All men are pigs."

"Qin Lan, take care of your husband."

The show was quite successful. Liu Shishi has a low sense of humor and she also joined in the laughter.

But he seemed to have thought of something and asked worriedly:
"Honey, have I gained weight?"

"How can I get fat? I am just right."

"to be honest."

Liu Shishi slapped Zhou Yutang's mischievous hand away.

"My biggest shortcoming is that I am honest."

"I gained three pounds during the Chinese New Year. I need to lose weight."

Liu Shishi learned his lesson, and Zhou Yutang felt a little itchy. He couldn't help but gently reached out his hand and measured it.

The waist is slender, the curves are exquisite, it can be held in one hand, and it is soft and round.

In addition to the pure and elegant girlish temperament, there is also a bit of the sexiness of a mature woman.

Zhang Ailing once said that every man has had two such women, at least two.

If you marry a red rose, over time, the red will become a smear of mosquito blood on the wall, and the white will still be the bright moonlight in front of the bed; if you marry a white rose, the white will be a grain of rice stuck on your clothes, and the red will be a cinnabar mole on your heart.
Whether it is white moonlight or cinnabar mole.

Zhou Yutang wants them all.

……

Nazha finished filming the commercial after the New Year and flew directly to North America. The filming of "The Meg" is expected to start in March.

When Reba came to the company, she happened to meet Liu Huohua and Chen Minghao. She greeted them with a sweet smile:

"Brother Hua, Brother Minghao."

"Reba, you are beautiful again."

Liu Huohua and Chen Minghao did not act like seniors and looked very friendly.

They are all veterans. After filming "Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mojin: The Legend Begins", how could they not know that Reba is the favorite of the Grand Commander?
There are some things that we know in our hearts but cannot speak out, and basic respect is necessary.

Tian Xia Bachang was present at today's meeting and study session on the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series. He was talking to Guo Fan when he saw Zhou Yutang walking in from outside.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Everyone in the conference room included Hou Hongliang and director Kong Sheng from Noon Sunshine, as well as several senior executives from Tencent.

They all stood up in unison, showing indescribable respect. Reba's eyes sparkled and there was a faint proud smile on her cheeks.

"Well, everyone, sit down."

Zhou Yutang nodded calmly, took the chair without hesitation, and went straight to the point without much greeting.
"This year's sequel to "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is directed by Guo Fan, with the same cast as the previous film, and the TV series project is being developed by Director Kong Sheng..."

Being named by the Grand Commander, directors Guo Fan and Kong Sheng became excited. They stood up one after another and introduced the planning plans they had prepared in advance to everyone.

"The TV version of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Mystical Ancient City" should abandon the magical elements, return to reality more, and restore the texture of the times in the novel..."

It is very difficult to adapt the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series into a series of movies.

It’s not a problem of special effects, but the whole story is closely linked and integrated.

There are many details in it that do not fit the narrative rhythm of a movie, but are more suitable for being told in the manner of a TV series.

This year's "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series of movies has the success of the first one, and also imitated its predecessor, extracting and adapting some of the essence of the plot elements in the entire series.

It's a pity that Master Yao, who provided professional guidance for the film, is no longer with us.
However, the original author Tianxia Bachang was deeply involved in the entire creative process.

Now the rumor is spreading online that Ba Chang accidentally sold the copyright after drinking, and he regretted it so much that his thighs were swollen.

The east corner is lost, and the mulberry elm is harvested.

He took this as a springboard and became the script consultant for the entire Ghost Blows Out the Light series, reaching in-depth cooperation with Jiangdong Entertainment. He also made a lot of money and achieved financial freedom long ago.

Also participating in the meeting was Sun Huaizhong, vice president of Penguin and head of the film and television department.

As an investor in the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series of online dramas, he has been silently observing Zhou Yutang.

There is news in the industry that the sentimental marketing of "The Mermaid" was Zhou Yutang's idea. He has superb marketing skills but is never arrogant. Although he is not very old, he never shows his emotions on his face.

He speaks and acts with swift and decisive action, yet he seems to do things with ease.

In fact, before today, more of the preparatory work was done at the beginning of the project.

Including scripts, project accounting, shooting feasibility, and various possibilities for cost recovery.

It took less than two hours for the project to be finalized.

The entire process was decided by Zhou Yutang alone.

He is carrying the entire Jiangdong Entertainment forward by himself.

It is precisely because of this that the scale of Jiangdong today seems somewhat incredible and truly admirable.

"Boss Sun, I have a meeting this afternoon, so I'll just have lunch in the company cafeteria. Sorry."

"I'll follow Mr. Zhou's arrangements."

Sun Huaizhong was not pretentious and said with a smile: "I was watching Douyin a few days ago and saw that Jiangdong's work meals were very sumptuous. It's a good opportunity to have a meal today."

It is called a working meal, but it is not ambiguous at all.

The restaurant has independent small rooms with a quiet environment.

Ni Ni made arrangements in advance.

After the Chinese New Year, Zhou Yutang prefers light taste. It happened that most of the Tencent executives who came today were from the south, so he made an appointment in advance for the chef from the famous Cantonese restaurant Fu Li Yuan to come to his home for service.

Both the host and the guests were very happy and no further words were spoken.

There was indeed a meeting in the afternoon, but it was with Reba in Nazha's little world, and I accidentally wet Nazha's beloved bed sheets.

In this regard, Reba can indeed be said to be gifted, even Zhou Yutang, who has been around many beautiful women, is amazed by it.

Looking at Reba turning sideways to change clothes, her exaggerated waist and hip curves are clearly visible.

There is a safe in the lounge. The password is Nazha's birthday. Inside are her sexy underwear, props, and role-playing uniforms.

Liu Shishi had already gone to Hangzhou to do drama promotion work at Blueberry Channel, so Zhou Yutang took some time out to accompany Reba.

This year's Berlin Film Festival coincides with the Spring Festival. The award ceremony ended a few days ago. The film "The Map of the River" starring Xin Zhilei and Qin Hao won the Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to Photography.

The jury member this year is Aunt May, who praised "A Map of the River", but it's a pity that there are so many strong European films this year.

Several major awards, including the Golden Bear Award, all went to films that focus on current European politics, which is in line with the tone of the Berlin Film Festival.

In his early years, Li Pingbin won a technical award at Cannes for his collaboration with King of Sunglasses in "In the Mood for Love".

With six Golden Horse Best Cinematography trophies in hand, as well as the Golden Rooster Best Cinematography award in mainland China, he has now added another to his illustrious record, earning him a place among the top photographers in the Chinese film industry.

This is also an old acquaintance of Zhou Yutang. It was Lao Li who directed the advertising shoot for him and Zhang Manyu as the Golden Horse Awards ambassador.

Zhou Yutang sent a congratulatory text message to Li Pingbin, and Reba and Xin Zhilei were also chatting enthusiastically.

The fate of these two people can be traced back to the drama "The Banquet" by Lu Chuan, who held an audition for the most beautiful Concubine Yu.

Both Di Lieba and Xin Zhilei signed up, but were cut in line by people with connections, and both ended up running behind others.

Later, we met again at work and became good friends who could talk about anything.

"Baba, let me tell you, before I joined the crew, I heard that I would be staying on a five-star cruise ship, and I was quite excited. But after I arrived, I found out that the name of the cruise ship was a five-star cruise ship..."

"This is too funny, Sister Lei, it must be difficult to film on the river, right?"

"It was not easy. There was a scene where I had to jump off a boat and sink into the river. It took me several days..."

"Hao Ge had a hard time, too. For the role, he gained nearly 20 pounds and lived on the boat for three months, barely washing his face..."

"When will you come back?"

"I'm on a flight tomorrow. When will you join the crew of Ghost Blows Out the Light?"

"We just finished the meeting today. I guess it will take several months of training. Let's get together then."

People from Northeast China are really good at talking. Xin Zhilei didn’t win any awards, but it was her first time standing on an international stage, and she felt very involved and a little excited.

I was chatting with Reba so enthusiastically that I couldn't even notice her accent slipping away.

Thinking of the fact that Reba had studied a year of preparatory courses at the Nationalities College of Northeast Normal University before entering the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Zhou Yutang couldn't help but chuckle.

Xin Zhilei had sharp ears and asked immediately, "Baba, who is next to you?"

Reba adjusted the camera instantly, turned back and blinked her beautiful eyes, Zhou Yutang nodded slightly, and took the initiative to move the camera: "I just told Reba about the script, congratulations to Berlin for winning the award."

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Xin Zhilei stood in awe, and visibly restrained her casualness from just now, and her words and actions unconsciously became more serious.

"I remember you have a schedule for drama promotion, right?"

"Well, there are two variety shows and a tour schedule..."

Xin Zhilei felt somewhat embarrassed to be drafted into the scene, but she knew the relationship between Reba and Zhou Yutang.

That's how it is between best friends.

Even if nothing needs to be said, the admiration and love that Reba inadvertently revealed in her eyes when she looked at Zhou Yutang could not be hidden.
(End of this chapter)