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Chapter 594 [21] All in! All assets and wealth!

Chen Yu met a group of people sent by Forbes for an exclusive interview at the hotel.

Yes, Chen Yu thought that there was only Jim, but unexpectedly, there were six people.

"Who?"

"Hollywood?"

Jiang Wen looked at the group of foreigners in the hotel lobby with some surprise, but Chen Yu didn't explain much: "No, they wanted to interview me!"

As he said that, he walked towards Jim and the others.

Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun looked at each other in bewilderment. It was the photographer Zhao Fei who had the sharpest eyes: "Forbes, look at the bags they are carrying?"

"forbes?"

Jiang Wen narrowed his eyes, and Zhou Yun beside him also knew: "It's Forbes!"

"This year's celebrity list... is about to come out, right?"

Jiang Wen is in the circle of fame and fortune after all, so of course he knows the Forbes Celebrity List of China.

He also knew that the person in charge of the Forbes list was Fan Luxian because he had heard someone talk about him.

"Brother Yu, this is the third year that you've been on the list!"

“Maybe I can get first place this time!”

Jiang Wen grinned.

He is a person who loves gossip. How could he not watch such a good show?

"Come on, let's go take a look!"

……

After a while, in the conference room of the hotel.

After Forbes and his team followed Chen Yu in, Jim Henson took the initiative to introduce them.

"chan, I'm the Jim that called you!"

"Jim Hans!"

Jim walked towards Chen Yu happily and the two shook hands.

In fact, we can understand a lot of things just from the name Chen Yu. Forbes is obviously also aware of his deeds in Hollywood.

Then Jim, who was a little bald, began to introduce the people behind him: "This is Thompson, the reporter of our Forbes Chinese magazine, this is Alpha, the investigation director, and Larry, the person in charge. You can call him by his Chinese name - Fan Luxian!"

"He can speak some Chinese and has been in China for many years!"

Jim was introducing them, and a very gentle guy wearing glasses immediately smiled at Chen Yu: "Brother Yu, I was in charge of the first year's Forbes celebrity list. I called your agent before. Do you still remember?"

Speak fluent Chinese.

Chen Yu remembered, Fan Luxian!

Deputy editor-in-chief of Forbes Global Edition, president of Forbes Shanghai News Agency and chief representative of Forbes Shanghai Representative Office.

"I am Jim Henson, the head of Hong Kong's Capitalist magazine!"

"Zou Wenhuai is my old friend!"

Jim did not forget to build some relationships in the end. Chen Yu waved to everyone, and then both parties sat down.

Chen Yu was a little confused about why so many people came. This interview seemed a bit grand?

To be honest, there have never been so many people coming to shoot endorsement photos.

"Chan, I believe you should know why we are here. We are here mainly to confirm your income and cooperate with you!"

Jim smiled and pointed to a gray-haired old man beside him: "Thompson is mainly responsible for some mainland business. This time he will also do an exclusive interview with you to confirm the specific amount!"

Fan Luxian is responsible for...supervision?
"Hello, reporter Thompson!"

Chen Yu had no choice but to greet the reporter, and Thompson nodded to Chen Yu: "Hello, Chan!"

"You are as young as I imagined. Oh my god, I can't believe that our Forbes headquarters already knew your name last year, and now the whole of China and Asia seems to be discussing you!"

"It is said that you have the most fans in Asia!"

Thompson was flattering him, and Chen Yu couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart. Most people would be happy to hear such words.

But Chen Yu sensed a hint of... ill will.

It feels like this group of people have been investigating me for a long time.

And is it necessary for so many people to come for an interview?
However, he remained calm on the surface and smiled, "I don't even dare to be a fan. I'm just an actor!"

"No, no, no, you are more than just an actor!"

"As the rumors say, you are quite low-key and don't talk much!"

Thompson was a little embarrassed. This star was different from anyone he had interviewed before, including Yao Ming.

Even Dayao was polite to them, but Chen Yu treated it as if it was a normal conversation and seemed very enthusiastic. In fact, they all felt that Chen Yu was... somewhat repulsive about this matter?
After all, not everyone likes their income to be exposed.

Zhang Ziyi, Zhao X and other people on the list cooperated with Forbes because it helps their fame, and it is also a way to attract international attention. Foreigners can learn about their influence in China through Forbes magazine.

In this way, it is very likely that people will be selected from among them when filming.

However, Chen Yu is an exception, because he does not need to do this to increase his fame. To be honest, a list like Forbes will not benefit him much. On the contrary, it will bring him a lot of negative news.

That's why he looks so tough.

Thompson and Chen Yu exchanged pleasantries for a while, then got straight to the point: "Mr. Chen, you should know why we came to talk to you. I wonder if we can start a discussion on this now?"

"Sure, as long as it can be revealed, I will try my best to cooperate!"

Chen Yu said this in a very official manner.

Thompson has begun questioning according to their Forbes process.

"Mr. Chen, you took on three movies last year, namely A World Without Thieves, Funeral Director, and The Force Awakens!"

Thompson raised his head and saw an investigator next to him staring at Chen Yu.

They were all waiting for Chen Yu's answer, but Chen Yu interrupted directly: "Excuse me, have you always conducted investigations in this way?"

Chen Yu was actually somewhat disgusted with the interrogation by these guys.

It's like the FBI checking the accounts.

"I would like to ask, what is your estimated annual income for me?"

Chen Yu suddenly asked back.

"Uh~~"

Thompson was a little stunned by Chen Yu's sudden interruption, but he still smiled and said politely: "3.5 million RMB!"

"How many?!"

Chen Yu was shocked by this number: "3.5 million?"

How dare you say that!
3.5 billion? !

"I didn't know I made so much money this year?"

Chen Yu smiled politely but reservedly, but cursed in his heart.

"How did you get this statistic?"

Chen Yu couldn't help but ask.

"Why, Mr. Chen, do you think there is something wrong with our statistics?"

Thompson was not surprised at all. After all, many wealthy people do not want their property to be exposed. They have seen too many celebrities and wealthy people like this.

"Of course there's a mistake, I don't have that much money in my account!"

Chen Yu spoke in a matter-of-fact manner, but Thompson seemed very patient: "The annual income we are talking about is not based on the funds in your account, but the income from the assets that you can see on the surface. Of course, personal income tax is not deducted!"

"Moreover, our Fox information channels have been investigated and confirmed by multiple parties, and the calculated income will only be less, not more!"

"Is it?"

Chen Yu looked at the Forbes investigator opposite him with a very suspicious look.

Thompson said calmly: "Mr. Chen, how much do you think is appropriate?" "I actually don't know, you should talk to my agent!"

"I'm sorry, I really can't help you with this kind of thing!"

"But I will say that I certainly didn't make that much last year..."

Chen Yu was talking there, but in his heart, he actually believed what these guys in front of him said.

Words are not enough to prove it, but since they dare to come to my house, they must be well prepared.

Chen Yu's answer just now was actually a casual one, but when he calmed down and thought about it, it seemed that he did make that much money last year.

Just from a few global endorsements, he earned more than 3000 million US dollars. Although CAA handled the public relations for the Golden Globe Awards, it also received some commissions.

But it is real money in the open.

"Chan, I think it's not a bad thing that you're on Forbes!"

“So we really want to cooperate with you!”

Thompson and his colleagues looked at each other, and then shook their heads collectively.

"What you just said casts doubt on the professionalism of Forbes. All of our magazine's investigators are top students who graduated from the finance and mathematics departments of top universities. If we just write down a number, the fairness of the Forbes list will be questioned by the outside world!"

"What credibility does our list have in this case?"

"What a bullshit credibility..."

Chen Yu didn't believe it. Later, Forbes itself said that the accuracy was only 60%-70%.

Now you call yourself a professional?!
"I would really like to sit down and do an interview with you, but I think I need to ask my team to consult with you..."

Chen Yu smiled. It would not be a good idea to refuse rashly. These guys wrote down 3.5 million. Chen Yu felt that he would not face the risk of being investigated, but the risk of causing a sensation on the Internet.

"Of course, we can wait!"

"If it's Ms. Ji's side, we won't have any problem either!"

"Larry knows her well!"

Larry is Fan Luxian, and can almost be seen as the future head of Forbes China.

"Actually, Chan, we're not here just to confirm your work income!"

"In fact, we at Forbes have released a much bigger list, which you should have heard of. It's the Forbes... Rich List!"

Jim said suddenly.

"..."

Chen Yu's heart sank.

The worst result he expected finally happened.

The Forbes Rich List is more famous than the Celebrity List.

In 04, the mainland began to publish the China Rich List. Up to now, many people in Chinese society are paying attention to this list.

“You astound us with your accomplishments!”

“At the age of 23, I started from scratch and now own five companies!”

"Your total assets are estimated to be nearly 10 billion. You are undoubtedly the youngest and most wealthy billionaire in the world!"

"Compared to your status as an entrepreneur, the income of those on the celebrity list is really nothing..."

Jim's words did not contain any threatening content. He was actually narrating and appreciating Chen Yu in front of him.

After all, not everyone can make such a career at the age of 23.

Five companies with a valuation of tens of billions!
This is the result of a joint assessment conducted by Forbes in Hong Kong, the Mainland and its headquarters over the past few months.

After all, Chen Yu’s assets involve these three places.

"If I don't want to be included in your publication, what can I do?"

Chen Yu asked calmly, he was ready to test the opinions of these guys in front of him.

"why not?"

"Do you think it's risky to be on our Forbes list of rich and famous people?"

"nonsense!"

Of course you foreigners don’t know about this kind of crisis.

"I think being listed on Forbes will help your fame, status and influence!"

"We can also help you promote in the United States, of course, we will charge a certain fee!"

Chen Yu: "..."

This foreigner really doesn't understand China's national conditions.

But, Chen Yu actually has another idea.

Paper wrapped fire.

Things like this will be exposed one day. Since he is operating legally, will the relevant departments deal with him?
No matter what, I am now considered a business card for China's cultural export.

Chen Yu really doesn't need to be afraid of this or that.

He was just a little bit nervous, because of all the hidden contracts and rectifications in the entertainment industry in his previous life. Fortunately, it was only 06 and the Internet had not yet spread the news to everyone.

If it was after 2015 when public opinion in the entertainment industry was at its worst, Chen Yu couldn’t even imagine what netizens’ attitude would be when he revealed that he had made so much money.

However, in his previous life, Wu Jing made a lot of money by investing in movies, so not many people criticized him, and his movies were still a big hit when they were released.

Chen Yu now felt that this might be his reincarnation, and he was overthinking it.

Maybe netizens have no opinion on this matter.

After all, this is 2006, not 2027!
"do not care!"

"Sooner or later this kind of thing will be exposed. The sooner it is exposed, the better it will be than being caught off guard when the company becomes bigger and stronger, right?"

Although Chen Yu thought so in his heart, he would not rashly agree to these guys in front of him.

“I just want to ask, if I don’t want to be ranked in your magazine, is there any cooperation plan?”

Chen Yu was speaking, and his words were tactful enough, and he believed that everyone present could understand them.

Jim glanced at Fan Luxian behind him, and Fan Luxian shook his head: "Sorry, Mr. Chen, we... may not be able to do this!"

"Forbes has no precedent for this, and in order to ensure the credibility of the list, we will publish it no matter what!"

This is where Forbes gets tough.

It is indeed as they said, if Chen Yu is still hiding, then this list will be meaningless.

In fact, everyone knows that the most influential entertainment star in Asia, not just China, is Chen Yu himself.

If he can't make the list, then who is qualified?
The so-called celebrity list of Forbes has no need to exist at all.

"Yeah, I got it!"

"Then everyone stay here for two days. I will arrange my team to discuss this matter with everyone, okay?"

Chen Yu immediately changed his words.

Since it is bound to happen, it might as well happen more violently.

Chen Yu had to think about how to make this matter develop in a direction that was beneficial to him.

"Ok!"

Jim and Fan Luxian looked at each other and smiled slightly: "That's no problem, we really hope to consult and negotiate with your team!"

"Will the rich list also be announced?"

Chen Yu suddenly added a question.

Now the celebrity list is secondary, the rich list is the key.

"Yes, along with the celebrity list, a special issue of the list magazine will be released!"

"It's next month on March 3th, the one after this year's Academy Awards!"

(End of this chapter)