Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 16 Recruitment

Chapter 16 Recruitment
"Director Li, let me introduce you. This is our President Wang." The host of the entertainment scene spoke first.

Li Chen suddenly realized that it was the boss of Guangxian, Wang Changtian.

Li Chen took the initiative to extend his hand and said with a polite smile: "Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Li Chen."

Wang Changtian also extended his hand and said, "Hello, Director Li. I have long wanted to meet a young talent like Director Li. I didn't expect to have the opportunity today."

"Mr. Wang, you are too polite. Let me introduce you to the main creators of the crew."

In the evening, Wang Changtian hosted the party and Li Chen gladly accepted.

The core resources of Guangxian are in publicity and promotion, making it the No. 1 in the industry.

Having a good relationship with light is also Li Chen's appeal.

In a private restaurant’s private room, three rounds of wine were served and five kinds of dishes were prepared.

Wang Changtian smiled and said, "Director Li, do you like today's dishes?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Wang. I think Mr. Wang should have treated me to more than just a meal today."

Wang Changtian said with a smile: "Director Li is a quick-witted person, so I will also speak directly."

"Does Director Li's company plan to accept investment?"

Li Chen didn't say anything. He was thinking about what Wang Changtian meant.

Wang Changtian smiled and said, "Director Li, please don't misunderstand me. I have no ill intentions."

"Judging from the cost of Director Li's three films, I guess Director Li's company currently has limited financial resources."

"But I am optimistic about your potential, Director Li. I have been following the news about Director Li these days."

"To be honest, I appreciate it."

Li Chen felt relieved. He thought this guy was going to throw money at him right away.

It is inevitable that the talks between the two will break down, and the relationship with Guangguang will become strained, which is not what he wants to see.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Wang. I'll be frank. Although my company is small, it does not need investment at the moment."

"If necessary, light is undoubtedly a good choice."

Wang Changtian seemed to have expected this result, he smiled and said indifferently: "In this case, I won't force it."

"However, if Director Li still needs investment for his next project, he must consider Guangguang."

"no problem."

The two exchanged contact information and said goodbye.

Wang Changtian got into his car.

The assistant whispered beside him, "Director Wang, Director Li is too ungrateful."

Wang Changtian said coldly: "Shut up, if you let me hear such words again, don't show up in front of me."

The assistant was silent and dared not say a word.

Wang Changtian looked out the window, and the person he was optimistic about was Li Chen.

Li Chen was sitting in a taxi, watching the neon lights of the city at night pass by one by one.

A billboard of Fan Bingbing flashed by, and last year's box office champion "Cell Phone" further increased Fan Bingbing's popularity.

Li Chen knew that it was with this drama "Cell Phone" that Fan Bingbing won the first Best Actress award in her life.

Fan Bingbing, Fan Bingbing!
Li Chen finally remembered who the plump white girl was at Communication University of China that day. It turned out to be her!
The next day, Li Chen made a special trip to Communication University of China and found Yang Siwei.

Hearing that someone outside the school was looking for him, Yang Siwei rubbed his eyes when he saw the person coming, thinking he had seen wrongly: "Director Li?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Let's find a place to chat?"

Yang Siwei said excitedly: "No problem."

The two found a cafe.

After sitting down, Li Chen smiled and said, "Are you surprised that I came to see you today?"

Yang Siwei nodded and said, "Yeah, it's really hard to imagine."

Li Chen added: "I've heard of you. You're the president of the Student Union of the School of Film and Television Arts. You work part-time and study part-time, and you have outstanding planning and coordination abilities."

"Director Li is so flattering to me."

"Are you interested in working in my company?"

"To your company?"

"That's right! Although my company is small at the moment, we do lack someone like you who has outstanding coordination skills and understands the film and television industry."

"But what can I do if I go there?"

"For now, help me manage the company's operations, including connecting with other companies and media." "In the future, the company will definitely develop artist management, and my position for you is the company's artist director."

"Artist Director?"

"Yes, you can consider it. The company is just starting out now, and the conditions I can offer are limited."

"Three hundred thousand annual salary, plus year-end bonus."

Yang Siwei swallowed his saliva and said, "Director Li, you are not kidding, right?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "I never joke with people I don't know well."

Yang Siwei was in a state of confusion, but he forced himself to remain calm and smiled, "Director Li, I need to think about this carefully."

"Excuse me, why did you choose an ordinary sophomore like me?"

Li Chen nodded and said, "I select people just like I select actors. I don't look at qualifications, I only look at whether they are suitable."

"That day at your school, when you asked me the question, I saw what I wanted in your eyes. It's that simple."

Li Chen handed her a business card.

"If you've considered it, give me a call. I look forward to your joining us."

Yang Siwei held the black card and watched the new director, who came with his own halo, leave.

It just felt like this day was so unreal.

Yang Siwei's planning and public relations abilities are beyond doubt; the title of "Fan Ye" was created by her.

Fan Bingbing was involved in several public relations crises.

Li Chen has a clear goal for his company's future artist business.

It means only producing high-quality products, not pursuing quantity.

Although Yang Siwei has no experience in artist management now, it doesn’t matter. I can support her and give her time to grow.

On April 4, "Men: Men in Black" grossed 24 million on its first day, and the media predicted that the box office for this imported film would not exceed 156 million.

The promotion of Stone is in full swing. On April 4, the Stone crew returned to Beijing.

"Everyone, see you at the media preview tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow, Director Li."

The next day, the media preview was still held in the auditorium of China Film.

The atmosphere was lively, the media were all optimistic about this stone film, and red envelopes were indispensable.

Number twenty-seven.

Sina Entertainment News

"During the May Day holiday, the low-budget comedy "Crazy Stone" will make you laugh your ass off."

Sohu Entertainment News

"A domestic low-budget comedy faces off against the imported blockbuster "Cold Mountain". Director Li Chen claims to be open to the challenge and is not afraid of it."

Entertainment Live Report
"Crazy Stone is another thoughtful film by director Li Chen after Lost on Journey. It is not to be missed this holiday."

Unlike the media's positive praise, industry insiders are pessimistic about stone.

The reporter interviewed several big directors.

"Your courage is commendable, but I don't think it will work."

"Young people should not take luck as the norm."

"It's not just foreign movies that are called blockbusters. Next year you'll see not only Heroes but also The Promise."

On the 30th, Yang Siwei called.

"Director Li, I accept your invitation."

"Okay, welcome to Rongchen Pictures."

"Thank you. I will be able to report tomorrow. Please take care of me in the future, Director Li."

"Well, see you at the company tomorrow."

In the evening, Liu Yifei sent a message.