Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 358: Take the fire out of the cauldron!

In the quiet private room, Chen Shiping stared at the plate of lush green vegetables on the table.

The green vegetables are delicious and the tender shiitake mushrooms are juicy.

Chen Shiping likes to eat vegetarian food now. He liked to eat spare ribs in his early twenties, but now he wants to eat something juicy.

Chen Zihan sat opposite, picking up dishes carefully, and always felt that Chen Shiping was in a bad mood.

Chen Shiping was indeed in a bad mood and was a little annoyed by the mice.

The overall entertainment environment in Asia is much better now, and the market is beginning to converge. It is only a matter of time before we are targeted.

But Chen Shiping didn't expect that those people in Hollywood would take action so quickly.

They have started to target these stars.

Are you planning to support a few role models so that everyone will aim to enter Hollywood and the European and American markets?
In this way, Hollywood can slowly become the target of everyone's pursuit and indirectly raise its own value.

That's how they do it in Europe and America.

European celebrities are flocking to Hollywood. It's not that their local film market is underdeveloped, but that it is too loose.

Another reason is that many European and American films are art films and do not have much commercial success.

Hollywood is too controlling.

All the famous directors and actors have been lured away by Hollywood.

Chen Shiping ate some green vegetables and wondered if Hollywood was going to repeat the same old trick.

The craze of celebrities going abroad in the past few years has only died down for a few years. If it starts again, maybe they can really poach a lot of people.

When mainstream stars flock to Hollywood and praise Hollywood, it is not good in terms of public opinion.

The audience will also be carried away. Isn’t this what Hollywood did in the original time and space?

The entire entertainment industry is targeting Hollywood, and audiences also collectively praise Hollywood movies.

The trend is developed little by little.

When some popular actors or directors reveal their yearning for and admiration for Hollywood, it will naturally affect the audience and fans.

This belongs in the category of developing public knowledge in the entertainment industry.

Chen Shiping guessed that all the popular celebrities in China had been poached, and maybe someone had already agreed.

It's all about money.

Chen Shiping put down his chopsticks, looked at Chen Zihan and asked, "What did the other party say to you specifically?"

Hearing Chen Shiping's question, Chen Zihan quickly replied: "They called several times, but I didn't discuss it in detail, nor did I agree to meet."

Chen Shiping nodded and said, "Let's meet up later to talk and see what conditions and requirements the other party has."

Chen Zihan groaned and asked in a low voice, "Will you let me go undercover?"

Chen Shiping: “.” Do you have that ability?

"No, I'm just curious about what price those people can offer."

Chen Shiping paused and said, "If you don't want to, then don't meet me. Let's eat first. The food here is quite delicious."

"okay, I get it."

Chen Zihan put a piece of pork ribs with plum sauce in his bowl and said, "Try this, it's a signature dish and it's delicious."

Chen Shiping raised his eyebrows slightly. This is a bit presumptuous. You’re picking food for me.

But the ribs are also very fragrant, sour and sweet, and the taste is different from the braised ones.

The meal didn’t take long, just over half an hour.

When they came out of the courtyard, Chen Zihan followed behind with her bag in her hand and asked quietly, "Mr. Chen, can you give me a ride? I don't have a car."

"Sure, is it the same place as last time?" Chen Shiping asked as he opened the car door.

Chen Zihan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, opened the car door and got in.

The car started slowly, and Chen Shiping felt a little bored so he put on some music.

Chen Zihan sat there awkwardly for a while and asked in pretended curiosity, "Are you looking for Xiaoran tonight?"

"Go home."

"Oh."

The atmosphere fell silent again. After a while, when the car was about to arrive, Chen Zihan looked at Chen Shiping's profile and asked in a low voice, "Would you like to come up and sit for a while? I bought some good tea a few days ago, but I don't know how to make it, so I want to ask for your advice."

"Make tea?" Chen Shiping paused and looked at her and asked, "Are you really making tea?"

"what?"

Chen Zihan was stunned by the question, his eyes were a little flustered, but he still said with all his strength: "Really, I don't know anything about tea."

"I see you know a lot about tea." Chen Shiping laughed, turned off the car and said, "Have you ever heard of the honey trap?"

Chen Zihan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly turned around and waved his hand and said, "I'm not, I didn't!"

"I didn't say you were."

Chen Shiping twisted his neck and said, "Let's drink tea again next time we have a chance. If you really don't understand, give the tea leaves to Xiaoran. She understands."

"Oh, do you suspect that I've been bribed?" Chen Zihan said somewhat aggrievedly.

Chen Shiping looked into her eyes and said after a while: "You don't have the courage, but I really have to go home tonight."

Seeing that he was serious, Chen Zihan nodded, forced a smile and said, "Good night then, thank you for sending me back."

"Good night. I'll meet you for tea next time." Chen Shiping smiled and waited for Chen Zihan to get off the car, then immediately drove home.

I'm really not in the mood today.

He couldn't help but feel a headache when he thought about the group of rats trying to infiltrate.

Hollywood has been controlled by those rats. If domestic stars become like that, it will be a real headache.

Chen Shiping still remembers that in his previous life he had seen many fan speeches of his idols, each one more outrageous than the other!

They don’t care about Guo Jia at all. The idol is so amazing, and the fans are still licking him, which is even more amazing!

This kind of thing really needs to be avoided.

After driving all the way home, Chen Shiping said goodbye to Tao Huimin and went to the study.

I was thinking about how to avoid this from happening.

Public opinion Internet. The Internet is the key!
Chen Shiping took a deep breath and began to sort out the current situation of several Internet companies in China.

The three major portals have already been established and are developing very well. They are expected to go public next year.

The Internet will be the main forum for public opinion in the future!

After thinking for a while, Chen Shiping slowly came up with a plan in his mind.

I originally wanted to wait until after the millennium to consider the Internet, but now it seems I have to plan ahead.

After thinking for a while, Chen Shiping began to make a detailed plan.

We must firmly grasp the public opinion front in our own hands!

Otherwise, some websites will become gathering places for stench, which will induce countless teenagers to become rebellious.

He was busy until the middle of the night before he put down his pen and breathed a sigh of relief.

"You must be tired. Drink some ginseng tea to replenish your spirit."

Tao Huimin's voice suddenly came from behind him, and a cup of warm ginseng tea was placed in front of him.

Chen Shiping took a sip of the drink, then looked at her and asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I fell asleep and woke up again. Seeing that you are still busy, I will make you a cup of tea." Tao Huimin walked behind him and massaged his temples and asked, "What happened?"

Chen Shiping smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's nothing serious. Let's go to bed."

"I can't sleep, let's do some exercise!" Tao Huimin pressed him and said.

Chen Shiping was stunned and said, "Isn't this why you made ginseng tea for me?"

"Just tell me whether you want to exercise or not!"

"transport!"

Chen Shiping picked her up and sat her on the recliner.

The rocking chair squeaked for who knows how long. The next morning, when Chen Shiping got up, he was still rubbing his tailbone, which had been hurt the night before.

Tao Huimin came up from behind and patted him, then said with a smile, "I told you to put a cushion under you, but you didn't listen."

"The mat is so hot." Chen Shiping said as he slapped it back with his backhand, then ran to brush his teeth and wash his face.

After breakfast, Chen Shiping went to Chunyu Investment.

Chunyu Investment needs to adjust its investment focus in the next few years.

The Internet and high technology cannot be missed.

Any industry related to culture and entertainment should not be missed.

Chunyu cannot intervene in other investments for the time being, otherwise it will be targeted.

It’s just that Chunyu doesn’t have any professionals in Internet investment so they don’t really understand it.

The second generation of the branch company felt that investing in the Internet was too illusory.

Those companies only have a few crappy computers and a crappy website. What’s the point of investing in them?
Chen Shiping was speechless and didn't even want the money they gave him.

You really deserve not to make any money.

They all want to invest in real estate following China Film’s cultural and tourism projects.

China Film Group is engaged in cultural tourism, so the surrounding land must be developed, right?
If China Film Corporation tells them in advance which piece of land they want to take, they will go and take it too!

Seeing this, Chen Shiping was helpless and could only issue a mandatory order that before the end of this year, each branch must invest in the Internet companies on the list and hold a portion of the shares.

Damn, he really treats the company as his own!

All he thinks about is making quick money.

After giving the order, Chen Shiping turned around and left.

These Internet companies are not worth that much and the investment in them doesn't cost much, so why bother?

After Chunyu left, Chen Shiping called Guan Zhilin alone and asked her to come to the mainland to invest in the three major portals.

What portal websites need most is news and gimmicks, and cooperating with entertainment giants is what they need most now.

Guan Zhilin spent money and provided resources, so it was easy for him to acquire a lot of shares.

Internet investment is a long-term investment, so take your time to plan your investment.

Chen Shiping was not in a hurry, he was just preparing in advance.

Wait for a while and see if anyone goes to Hollywood, and wait for someone to jump out!

After Chen Shiping returned to the group, Secretary Xiao Li came to report on his work.

The box office of Frozen continues to rise, and now has reached more than 90 million US dollars in Asia.

Breaking the 100 million mark is a sure thing.

The box office in mainland China is also continuing to rise, especially with the arrival of the National Day holiday, the box office growth is getting bigger and bigger.

Chen Shiping is not so concerned about the box office, but more concerned about the surrounding development.

"What peripheral products are selling best right now?" Chen Shiping asked while flipping through the documents.

Secretary Li immediately said, "Children buy most stickers and stationery, followed by key chains and dolls. Clothing is the least popular, probably because it is the most expensive."

Chen Shiping nodded and said, "It's pretty much what I thought. What about the situation abroad?"

"In foreign countries, there are dolls, key chains, posters and the like." Secretary Li said immediately.

"That's right. I'll notify the people at the trading company and ask them to compile all the data carefully, including the product, customer age group, and regional sales."

"Okay." Secretary Li paused and said, "The first day box office of The Lotus Lantern is out, and it's only 2.8 million."

Chen Shiping frowned and asked, "That's all? Something's wrong, isn't it?"

"Because there are not many screenings, the theater chain didn't schedule too many screenings."

Chen Shiping sighed and said, "Contact the Shanghai Animation Studio and ask them if they want to schedule a film."

Secretary Xiao Li looked at him strangely, not understanding why he wanted to help the American factory.

Chen Shiping took a sip of tea and continued, "Send someone to ask, and let everyone at the Shangmei Factory know."

Secretary Li vaguely guessed something and immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Well, go ahead." Chen Shiping said and started to work.

After Secretary Li left, he immediately went to the issuance department and passed on Chen Shiping's words.

The people in the distribution department also guessed the intention.

Do you want me to help you arrange the screening?

If you want, then remember the kindness of China Film Group and don’t do anything naughty in the future, otherwise there will be disagreements between Shanghai Film Group and Shanghai Film Group.

No, that would make the crew of The Lotus Lantern unhappy, and they would be waiting for bonuses from the box office share.

Just because the leader wants to compete with China Film Group doesn’t mean the people below him also want to compete.

No matter what the other side chooses, cracks will appear internally.

Chen Shiping is trying to stir up internal conflicts within the Shangmei Factory.

Want to poach people? Just cut off the source of funds!

Chen Shiping’s idea was not that complicated. He just wanted to poach people directly.

Before that, the Lotus Lantern was still in production, and Chen Shiping couldn't recruit many people even if he tried.

Until now, it not only demonstrates the success of Frozen, but also demonstrates the strength of developing IP peripherals.

Anyone who is not blind can see which place is more suitable for them.

So this time the purpose is to win the favor of those painters and also to give them reassurance.

Come on, China Film Group will not bear grudges and will not make things difficult for you. There will be no distinction between new and old students when you come to China Film Group, and you will not be treated differently.

Internal contradictions in the US plan?
Chen Shiping really hadn't thought about it, he just wanted to pack up Shangmei and take it over.

The challenges in the future will become increasingly severe, and Chen Shiping needs more talent reserves and produces more works.

Otherwise, the pace of producing one animation a year is really slow.

Soon, the people from China Film Group in Shanghai received the task and drove directly to the Shanghai Mei Factory.

Director Chang was a little confused. Is Chen Shiping so kind?

Did you take the initiative to seek peace?

However, Comrade Lao Jin, the director of Shangmei Factory, was not confused. He could tell at a glance that Chen Shiping had no good intentions.

If you really want to help, just do it directly. Why are you asking me?

Damn, it’s an open conspiracy!

It will cause a lot of trouble whether you accept it or not.

Director Chang was about to thank China Film Group for the film schedule when he heard the director say, "No need. We have our own distribution company. China Film Group doesn't need to worry about it."

The person from China Film Group immediately said, "Okay, I'll leave first then."

After saying that, he left the office directly, fearing that he would change his mind and schedule the film again.

However, he did not leave immediately, but instead took a look around the publicity office of the Shangmei factory.

If you are in charge of distribution in Shanghai, you must know a few people from Shanghai Mei Factory.

This time you come here, aren't you going to reminisce about the past and complain about how difficult your job is?
"Lao Wang, long time no see! I came to your factory to do some work and came to see you by the way!"

"What are you doing in our factory?"

"Ah, I just came out of your factory director's office. I can't really talk about this. It's embarrassing."

"Tell me, we're all friends, maybe I can give you some advice!"

"Then don't tell anyone. I still have to deal with this in the future."

"Don't worry!"

Ten minutes later, the people from China Film Group left the publicity office.

Soon, gossip about China Film Group and its film schedule spread through the publicity office.

(End of this chapter)