Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 36 Either Friend or Enemy
When he has some free time, Li Chen goes online to browse various literary websites and Tianya.

Collect those potential literary works that have already been started, and start writing as soon as you find one.

Even if the book is not finished yet, we will sign the contract in advance to obtain the copyright.

The contract even states that Rongchen Pictures has the right of first refusal for the copyright of these authors' works in the future.

In the eyes of outsiders, he may be a victim.
Yang Siwei once doubted Li Chen's decision, but he blindly believed in Li Chen's vision.

Carry out Li Chen's instructions 100%.

A piece of news from outside the circle did not cause any waves in the entertainment circle.

But Li Chen paid attention.

The boss of Sohu also confirmed the authenticity of the news.

Gu Yongkeng is leaving his job because he wants to start his own business.

Li Chen became interested and asked Yang Siwei to help him contact the other party for a meeting.

The two met at the agreed place.

Gu Yongkeng lamented the other party's youth and wondered why the other party had asked him out.

The topics they talked about were always related to the Internet, and Yang Siwei could understand them.

After all, the media industry and the Internet are becoming increasingly closely connected.

Until I heard my boss state his purpose.

Only then did Yang Siwei realize that his boss was planning to enter the Internet industry.

Gu Yongkeng smiled and said, "I understand what Director Li meant."

"After leaving my job in March next year, I plan to go to the United States with my wife to study."

"See you again in the future if there is a chance."

Li Chen didn't care about the other party's arrogance.

He smiled and said, "Okay, but if Mr. Gu wants to start a business in the future, Rongchen Pictures must be your best choice."

Gu Yongkeng smiled and looked at the confident young man in front of him: "Okay."

In fact, I didn't take the other person's words seriously at all.

After the breakup, Yang Siwei joked while driving: "Director Li, this Mr. Gu seems to look down on you."

Li Chen smiled and ignored Yang Siwei.

It doesn’t matter that Gu Yongkeng looks down on me now.

But if the other party really decides to create a video website in the future and does not choose to cooperate with me.

I'm sorry, then you're either a friend or an enemy.

He wouldn't mind playing the role of Ali himself.

After all, in the long run, a video website will be an indispensable part of the future film and television industry chain.

By then, we will have the advantage of our own assets and resources, as well as the copyright advantages accumulated over many years in the long video field!

It will definitely become your trump card.

Invitations to the premieres of A World Without Thieves and Kung Fu Hustle were delivered to the company.

I have to say that "A World Without Thieves" has put a lot of effort into publicity this time.

Except for one train running through Kowloon.

And this grand premiere.

Just looking at the gimmick of this invitation is enough to bluff people.

A World Without Thieves - Charity Premiere of Love Creates the Future.

'Love' 'Charity'

Oh my god! This is so cool.

Li Chen thought that he could follow suit when Painted Skin premiered.

"You said Wang Jingyan is interested in joining me?" Li Chen was a little amused.

Yang Siwei nodded and said, "That's what Sister Yan meant."

"Otherwise, she wouldn't have needed to ask me about the company's strength and future development direction."

Li Chen smiled and said, "If Wang Jingyan came over, would you be willing to be a supporting role?"

Yang Siwei replied with a smile: "I will listen to Director Li. Sister Yan is better than me in terms of experience and strength."

Li Chen said: "Okay, let's end this topic here. You don't need to pay attention to Wang Jingyan."

"Our company doesn't need so many artists. I didn't choose you to be my apprentice."

"Tang Yan is just your first artist. This is the beginning, not the end! Do you understand?"

Yang Siwei nodded heavily: "Understood, Director Li."

In fact, she also wanted to see Director Li’s attitude.

Only a fool wants to be second in command. Who doesn’t want to be the boss?

Since college, Yang Siwei has been the president of the Art College Student Union, with dozens of people under her.

Yang Shoucheng called Li Chen and the post-production of New World had been completed.

Li Chen asked him to send the finished film to Beijing as he couldn't leave.

The next day, Huo Wenxi personally delivered the finished film.

Li Chen took a look and found it quite good, even more thrilling than the one shot by Bangzi.

Although many actors in Hong Kong are not graduates of formal schools, their acting skills are far better than those of students from the three major universities in the mainland.

Li Zicheng, played by Zhang Jiahui, perfectly portrayed the state of being trapped inside and outside and on the verge of collapse.

Ding Qing, played by Tony Leung, perfectly blends the ruthlessness, determination and somewhat crazy personality of a big brother.

Ren Dahua’s Section Chief Jiang is also very interesting.

The character of Li Zhongjiu played by Lu Liangwei is also domineering and worthy of the role of跛豪.

As for the fighting scenes between the young and dangerous guys, that is the strong point of Hong Kong films.

The whole film is passionate and gripping.

Li Chen stood up and held out his hand: "Director Huo, no problem, I think we can invite foreign film producers to watch the film."

Huo Wenxi also reached out and shook the other person's hand and said with a smile: "Director Li and Director Yang are thinking the same thing."

Li Chen also laughed and said, "Emperor Entertainment's distribution capabilities are beyond doubt. They are definitely more familiar with how things work than I am."

"I won't say anything, just wait for the split."

Huo Wenxi asked again, "Is Director Li so confident?"

Li Chen only replied: "Director Huo may not have confidence in me, but he must have confidence in his boss."

Regardless of how Yang Shoucheng operates, Li Chen believes that this new world will definitely sell for a good price.

Especially the Southeast Asian market, such as South Korea.

Xu Zheng's nightclub has also completed post-production.

Looking at the slightly excited Xu Zheng in front of him, Li Chen could understand his mentality.

Although there are not as many funny moments in the whole movie as in "The Stone".

But fortunately, the actors' sense of humor makes up for the lack of laughs.

Whether it's the robber played by Huang Bo or Li Junwei played by Lei Jiayin, they make people want to laugh wherever they go.

In Li Chen's opinion, it is much better than the nightclub in his previous life.

Li Chen didn't waste any time and asked Xu Zheng when he wanted to set the schedule.

"Director Li, do you have any good suggestions?" Xu Zheng touched his shiny bald head and smiled modestly.

Li Chen nodded: "If you ask me, let's put it in the Spring Festival period, how about the first day of the Lunar New Year?"

"A World Without Thieves, Kung Fu Hustle and New World are all in the Lunar New Year period, so there is not much competition in the Spring Festival period."

"The nightclub is a comedy, and if you do enough publicity, it will be considered that the right time, right place, and right people are all in place."

Xu Zheng was also very decisive: "Okay, I'll listen to Director Li."

Li Chen smiled and said nothing more. He asked someone to send the finished film to the bureau for review.

As soon as the film passes the review, Xu Zheng will take several leading actors to promote it.

On the other hand, Hou Hongliang's progress was also quite smooth.

A Shandong team of directors and screenwriters was brought in, with several young and energetic directors including Kong Sheng, Li Xue, Zhang Kaizhou and Zhang Jianxin as the core.

Hou Hongliang had no intention of saving money for Li Chen, and he also promised to give them some shares of the company in the future.

Several fellow Shandong natives have traveled all over the country to shoot movies in recent years.

But there are not many works that are popular.

There is only one reason: insufficient funds.

Without money, you can only make do with some so-so scripts and let the producers decide for you.

Without a good script, it is impossible to produce a popular film or TV show.

If you can’t produce popular film and television works, you won’t be able to attract investment.

This has clearly become a vicious cycle.

Now that Hou Hongliang has attracted capital, several people can finally let go and create.

What is even more rare is that the investor Rongchen Pictures does not interfere with the operations of the newly established company.

In the future they can all become shareholders of the company and receive high salaries.

So what's there to hesitate about?
Li Chen also laughed out loud on the phone when he received Hou Hongliang's reply.

Hou Hongliang also felt the other party's joy.

"Director Li, do you have any good suggestions for the name of the new company?" Hou Hongliang said with a smile.

"Well, how about calling it Donghua Noon Sunshine?"

"You are all from Shandong. I am from Beijing. Dongjing doesn't sound good. How about Donghua?"

"The sunshine at noon in Donghua." Hou Hongliang muttered to himself.

"Okay, let's call it Donghua Noon Sunshine."

"I hope that every work we produce can be as warm and dazzling as the midday sun," Hou Hongliang said excitedly.

"Director Li, I will rush to Beijing as soon as possible to prepare for the company's opening."

"Alright, alright, since you and I have similar interests, stop calling me Director Li, Director Li."

"I'll take advantage of you and call you Lao Hou. You can just call me Li Chen. There's no need to be polite."

"Okay, Li Chen, I will return to Beijing as soon as possible. I must make the company famous with my first work!"

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　　I also want to be quick, but some business moves can't be glossed over, otherwise the subsequent plot will be too abrupt. However, I will try to write less about business, after all, this is a Chinese entertainment novel.

　　
　
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