Collection of Gods

Chapter 722: Huayi Leader

At noon, the sun is just right.

But Cheng Kaige and Feng Xiaogang felt very disappointed.

Just as the two were looking at each other in silence, the sound of footsteps came closer and closer, making them subconsciously look over there. After they saw clearly who was coming, they immediately stood up from their chairs.

"Hey, Lijun, you're here at last!"

When Feng Xiaogang saw the person coming, he immediately patted his thigh and walked towards him.

"Lijun, I'm sorry to bother you this time."

Compared with Feng Xiaogang, Cheng Kaige was a little more reserved, but he was also polite and humble, and did not put on airs of a famous director or senior.

"Xiaogang, Brother Kai, please sit down."

"We have been friends for many years. There is no need to be so polite."

The man had a standard square face, wore wooden-framed glasses and a black casual suit. Facing the welcome from Feng Xiaogang and Cheng Kaige, he hugged them successively and acted very familiarly. This man was none other than Wang Lijun, the head of Huayi Brothers, a top domestic media group.

"Brother, you came to see us today and are willing to help us. I will remember this friendship in my heart." Feng Xiaogang held Wang Lijun's hand and said sincerely, "A friend in need is a friend indeed. You are willing to lend a hand at this critical moment. It is really a timely help."

Feng Xiaogang and Wang Lijun are indeed old friends for many years. They are both from the Beijing circle and have collaborated on more than a dozen films over the past decade, including "A World Without Thieves", "Cell Phone", "Big Shot", "The Banquet", "If You Are the One", "Assembly", "Private Tailor", etc., all of which are collaborations between the two.

The two cooperate with each other and achieve mutual success, and their relationship is indeed extremely close.

In comparison, the relationship between Cheng Kaige and Wang Lijun is far inferior to that of Feng Xiaogang. However, Cheng Kaige is older. When Wang Lijun had not yet entered the circle, Cheng Kaige had already become famous in the film industry. He can be regarded as his predecessor. Moreover, the other party is second only to Zhang Guoshi in the domestic film industry. Naturally, he deserves Wang Lijun's courtesy.

"Hey……"

"I had heard a little about this matter before you called me yesterday."

Wang Lijun looked at the two people who were looking at him eagerly, and couldn't help but sigh: "Speaking of which, you are indeed a bit unlucky. There are countless newcomers in the entertainment industry every year, and there are as many young and beautiful girls as you want, but you just happened to run into Tang Yuan's girlfriend. Tang Yuan is not someone we in this circle can afford to offend!"

"Lijun, this is all my fault for not disciplining my wife and children well."

"The source of this is me. Xiaogang has also been implicated."

Cheng Kaige took the initiative to speak and took all the responsibility on himself.

"Kaige, it doesn't matter who is responsible now. The key is how to solve this problem." Wang Lijun waved his hand and then said, "I just called Mr. Ma's secretary. Mr. Ma is in a video conference and will fly back to Hangzhou on a special plane at 3 pm. We should have about half an hour to spare. I suggest we go wait outside Mr. Ma's suite now to prevent him from leaving empty-handed again."

"Good good!"

"Let's go there now!"

Feng Xiaogang responded repeatedly, and then said with some emotion: "I hope Mr. Ma can help with this. As long as you can help mediate, I will be willing to negotiate any conditions!"

"Me too."

Cheng Kaige followed closely and expressed his opinion.

"Okay, let's go then."

"We can talk about other things while we walk."

Wang Lijun was obviously a man of swift and decisive actions. After meeting Feng Xiaogang and the other man, he did not even sit down for a moment. Instead, he took them out of the executive lounge and walked quickly towards the presidential suite floor where Ali Ma was staying.

……

"Ding!" Along with a crisp sound, the elevator door slowly opened, and the two people outside the elevator door were Alima's secretary and the exclusive butler of the presidential suite.

In addition, there are several tough bodyguards in suits and leather shoes in the corridor.

"Secretary Zhang, thank you for your help this time."

Wang Lijun walked out of the elevator and took the lead in shaking hands with Penguin Horse's secretary, being very warm and polite.

"Mr. Wang, you're welcome."

Zhang Han smiled and exchanged pleasantries, then said to Wang Lijun, "Boss Ma is holding a video conference, which has been going on for almost an hour. It should be over soon. I'll have someone bring some chairs. Boss Wang, please wait outside the door for a while."

"Don't bother, don't bother."

"We can just stand at the door for a while. We are people who sit all day long. It's good for our health to stand and move around occasionally."

Wang Lijun waved his hands repeatedly and declined with a smile.

In response, Zhang Han insisted on having a few chairs brought over. After settling Wang Lijun and the other two, he quickly returned to Ali Ma's presidential suite.

"Wait, then."

"I hope the video conference can end soon, giving us more time to come out."

Wang Lijun sat on a chair, his hands resting on his knees, and suddenly seemed to remember something: "Eh? Xiaogang, you guys should have met Mr. Ma before, right?"

"Yes, I have. Brother Kai and I have both met Mr. Ma. We have crossed paths a few times, but we are just acquaintances. If Lijun hadn't brought us here, we might not even be able to get into the elevator."

Feng Xiaogang nodded and answered Wang Lijun truthfully.

"It's enough to just know each other, so I don't have to introduce them to you later."

Wang Lijun looked at Feng Xiaogang and the other man and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Ma is not only a director of our Huayi Brothers, but also a director of Sina Weibo. The negative news flying around on Sina Weibo today must have been instructed by Tang Yuan to Cao Weiguo. If Mr. Ma is willing to mediate, the negative news about you on Sina Weibo will surely disappear soon."

"Lijun'er, do you think Mr. Ma would be willing to help with this?"

After Wang Lijun finished speaking, Feng Xiaogang was silent for a few seconds, and then asked Wang Lijun with a slightly hesitant look.

"Tang Yuan and Mr. Ma may just be casual acquaintances, but Mr. Ma and I have known each other for more than ten years. If I ask him in person, I think Mr. Ma will most likely give me this favor."

At this point, Wang Lijun patted Feng Xiaogang on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, given our friendship, I will definitely take care of your affairs. Even if Mr. Ma really doesn't care, we still have Plan B."

"Don't forget that Penguin Group is also an antique of our Huayi Brothers. If this Mr. Ma doesn't care, we can still find another Mr. Ma. I don't believe that these two Mr. Ma will not give me this face."

When Wang Lijun finished speaking, his face showed some certainty and confidence, and it was obvious that he had never thought that this matter would fail.

"Brother, be righteous!"

"Once this is over, I will make some blockbuster movies for my brothers even if I have to bow my head to the ground!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaogang clasped his fists.

"Lijun, good brother, me too!"

Wang Lijun's words were like a ray of light projected from the dark clouds, which rekindled hope in Cheng Kaige's heart. However, since he and Wang Lijun were not particularly familiar with each other, he could only agree with whatever Feng Xiaogang said.

After Wang Lijun received the promise from Feng Xiaogang and Cheng Kaige, he smiled even more brightly and kept saying, "We are all brothers, it's easy to talk..."

(End of this chapter)