Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 37: Showing off muscles in front of mother-in-law
In early November, Hou Hongliang and his team arrived in Beijing.

Li Chen hosted a welcoming banquet for Hou Hongliang and his group at Kempinski Hotel.

At the banquet, everyone was very enthusiastic.

But when it comes to the first work, everyone has different opinions.

Some people say that the first film should be a historical drama, something profound and grand, such as Emperor Wu of Han.

Some people say that martial arts dramas have a large audience base.

Some also say that filming family ethics dramas is closer to life, such as this year's popular "Chinese Divorce".

There are many different opinions, but no conclusion has been reached.

Hou Hongliang thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Why don't we listen to Director Li's opinion?"

Hou Hongliang thought, Li Chen as the investor.

If he were to set the tone, I'm sure no one would have anything to say.

Unexpectedly, Hou Hongliang kicked the ball to him.

Li Chen smiled and said, "I think what you all said is correct. What's important is the script."

Whether it is said or not, everyone knows the importance of the script.

Li Chen pondered for a moment, thought of a drama, and made up his mind instantly.

It seems that in the previous life, this project was initiated by a deputy director of the General Administration after he participated in a talk show in Shandong.

Now let me play the role of the initiator.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Why not choose history?"

Screenwriter Sun Jianye asked: "History? Is that ancient history? Or modern history?"

The few people who had just suggested choosing historical topics all smiled.

Li Chen touched his chin and said, "I have a suggestion. How about you listen to it?"

Hou Hongliang smiled and said, "Say whatever you want to say. You are the big boss. If you don't have the right to speak, who has the right to speak?"

Everyone else laughed.

Li Chen nodded and stopped being polite.

"Most of you are from Shandong, and a few are from Beijing, Tianjin and the Northeast."

"Why can't we make a modern historical masterpiece based on the story of modern Shandong people crossing Guandong?"

"Crossing Guandong?" Before anyone else could speak, screenwriter Gao Mantang asked in surprise.

"Director Li's words touched my heart. My ancestors were the people who went to Guandong back then."

"I grew up listening to stories about crossing Guandong. To be honest, I have always had a wish in my heart."

"Just being able to write these stories. But alas!"

Gao Mantang didn't finish his words, but Li Chen understood what he meant.

This kind of historical masterpiece only requires the preparation of preliminary materials.

It will take more than a day or two to visit the old places, interview the elderly and collect the information.

There needs to be huge financial support, otherwise the funding chain may break before the script is even written.

Everyone else felt the same way and was speechless for a moment.

Hou Hongliang smiled and said, "What do you think of Li Chen's proposal? Don't worry about the funding, that's something Li Chen should consider!"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Old Hou is right. As long as you think it's feasible, let's do it."

"The preparation time can be longer. Good food is never too late."

"Don't worry about the funding. To be frank, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem."

“Maybe next year when the script is finished and we can move into our office building, we can announce this project at the same time.”

Everyone laughed, feeling as helpless as poor people who have suddenly become rich, and for a moment they were unable to properly switch to their respective roles.

After the banquet, Li Chen and Hou Hongliang mentioned that it would be much more convenient to bring in CCTV to produce such a large-scale historical production.

In fact, even without Li Chen's suggestion, Hou Hongliang was planning to do so.

The next day, Li Chen went to check the progress of the early preparations for Painted Skin.

Li Chen approached Sony for the special effects for Painted Skin, and all other teams are top in the industry.

Compared with Chen Jiashang's Hong Kong team at that time, they are only higher in terms of professionalism and strength.

The promotion of No Thief and Kung Fu is in full swing, and the preparations for Painted Skin are also proceeding in an orderly manner.

Taking a rare break from his busy schedule, Li Chen has moved out of school and moved into his new home.

There are rumors about Fan Bingbing and Wang Xuebing on the Internet, but not many people believe it.

There were also rumors about Li Bingqiao's romance with Aquaman Zhu Xiaotian, and the popularity of the rumor temporarily overshadowed Fan Xiaopang's scandal.

Li Chen looked at the gossips on the Internet and really admired the paparazzi's noses.

What is lacking now is just solid evidence.

An inconspicuous piece of news in the corner seemed to be eye-catching.

In 02, Song Dazui bought the Porsche that Lai Changxing gave to Yang Meiren for more than 90 yuan.

Not long ago, a businessman and poet Liu Xingda bought it for 50 yuan and gave it to Concubine Yang.

The media revealed that Song Dazui and Liu Xingda are actually brothers.

Li Chen sighed that it is true that people from the same family tend to stick together.

Seeing this, Li Chen couldn't help but think of Miss Liu who returned to Beijing today.

The day before yesterday, I heard from Miss Liu on the phone that the crew of The Return of the Condor Heroes was disbanded today.

Some personnel went directly to Yandang Mountain to prepare for the next stage of filming.

The meaning is almost as clear as saying: I will return to Beijing the day after tomorrow, will you come to pick me up?

"You'll pick me up at the airport tomorrow?"

Miss Liu, wearing an everyday purple headband, took off the facial mask and smiled.

"Yes, if I don't come, I'm afraid someone will secretly stab me."

"You'd better be sensible." Miss Liu muttered.

The next day, the crew of The Condor Heroes.

"Yifei, what are you so happy about? You're smiling." Huang Xiaoming asked casually.

Liu Yifei evaded the question by saying, "No, I'm going to Yandang Mountain soon, and I can't wait."

Huang Xiaoming saw that the other party didn't want to talk, so he didn't ask any more questions.

I secretly guessed that it might be Sony that gave the answer.

A few days ago, someone from Sony and Chen Jing flew to the set of The Return of the Condor Heroes to visit Liu Yifei, and everyone saw it. Liu Yifei did not hide from Huang Xiaoming that she was planning to enter the music industry.

When the plane landed in the evening, Liu Xiaoli took Miss Liu out of the airport and got into a black Audi on the roadside.

The moment the car door opened, Huang Xiaoming, who was not far away, saw a strange yet familiar man in the driver's seat.

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"Li Chen, thank you for bothering me to come and pick me up at the airport." Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei, who were sitting in the back row, said with a smile.

Li Chen didn't look back, and concentrated on driving: "Don't be so polite, Auntie, I just happen to have nothing to do today, so I'm free anyway."

Through the rearview mirror, Li Chen saw Miss Liu's eyes flickering slightly.

Just right? I have nothing to do anyway?

Li Chen didn't go to see her and drove with peace of mind.

After sending the mother and daughter home, Liu Xiaoli got out of the driveway and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Li Chen. It's too late, so I won't keep you here."

Liu Xiaoli was beside him, and Liu Yifei didn't say much, just said: "Drive slowly on the road, and send me a message when you get to school."

Li Chen smiled, waved his hand and left.

It was almost eleven o'clock when Liu Yifei finished cleaning up and taking a shower. She saw a message from Li Chen on her phone: I'm home.

The time showed 21:05 and Liu Yifei didn't think much about it.

The call was made directly.

Li Chen's voice sounded a little confused.

Liu Yifei didn't care about him and asked crisply: "Are you asleep?"

Li Chen shook his head and sobered up a little: "Miss Long, I'm not like you. I can sleep with a rope anytime and anywhere."

Liu Yifei chuckled: "Did you go home or go back to school?"

Li Chen said patiently: "Didn't I send you a message at home?"

Liu Yifei nodded: "Okay, I'll go to your house tomorrow to see what your family is like."

In Liu Yifei's opinion, Li Chen's house cannot be compared with her own villa.

She was mainly curious about where he had lived.

Li Chen closed his eyes and put the phone aside: "It's up to you, Miss Long, is there anything else?"

Beep, beep, the phone is busy.

She hung up as soon as she said she would, just like Xiao Longnu. Li Chen wrapped himself in the quilt and went back to sleep.

The next morning, before Li Chen got up, the phone rang.

"Are you still sleeping, you lazy bum? Get up." Miss Liu's voice on the phone sounded like a loudspeaker.

Li Chen suddenly came to his senses.

"Where's your home address? I'm getting ready to go out."

Li Chen sat up: "Are you really coming over?"

"What? Not welcome? Forget it!"

Li Chen smiled bitterly: "Your little mouth is borrowed, blah blah, wait for me to pick you up!"

"What? Hey. How dare you hang up on me!" Liu Yifei said to herself angrily.

Seeing her daughter mumbling something, Liu Xiaoli smiled and said, "What's wrong? They don't welcome you?"

"He dares! He said he would come to pick me up." Liu Yifei said proudly.

Liu Yifei thought she would have to wait for more than an hour, after all, Li Chen hadn't gotten up yet and was so far away.

Unexpectedly, within fifteen minutes, the phone rang.

"I'm at your door. Do you want to come out or do I want to go in?"

"what?"

Seeing her daughter's surprised look, Liu Xiaoli turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Liu Yifei held the phone and didn't react yet: "He, he said he's at the door."

After saying that, he opened the door and ran out without even putting on his coat.

At the gate, Liu Yifei saw Li Chen leading a tall, pure black Labrador and smiling as he watched the dogs quarrel at the gate.

The Labrador and his two puppies kept barking, but it was obvious that he was more powerful.

Li Chen just stood there in disgust, not caring at all, allowing the Labrador to take advantage of its power.

"Good morning, Miss Liu." Li Chen greeted with a smile.

Liu Yifei opened the door: "You, where are you from? Whose dog is this?"

Li Chen said with a smile: "You asked that question. I was just pulled out of bed by someone. Where can I come from?"

"Do you need to ask whose dog it is? Look at whose leash it is in."

"Tell me quickly, what's going on?" Unable to explain, Miss Liu took action.

"Let go, let go, it hurts!"

"Say it!"

"I said, I said, let go first."

Miss Liu released her tender white hand that was resting on Li Chen's waist.

Li Chen shook his head unhappily and asked, "Who did you learn this move from?"

"Stop talking nonsense and speak quickly."

Li Chen said helplessly: "What's there to say? I just bought a house. What's the big deal?"

"You bought a house here?" Miss Liu said happily.

After entering the door, Miss Liu smiled happily: "Mom, Li Chen bought a house here."

Liu Xiaoli was shocked. The houses here are not cheap.

"When did you buy it, Li Chen? Why have I never heard you mention it before?" Liu Xiaoli said.

Li Chen smiled and said, "That's right, Auntie. The last time I came here, I felt that the environment was pretty good."

"The housing prices are moderate, and I am optimistic about the housing prices in Beijing."

"I bought one for my own use, and a few small apartments within the Second Ring Road as investments."

"If I don't live there in the future, I can also use it as a company employee benefit."

Liu Xiaoli frowned. Moderate housing prices? Several small apartments? As a benefit for employees?
Liu Xiaoli's face has turned cloudy
　I'm still looking for a follow-up read. I don't know if it has passed the first round of recommendations.

　　I'm so nervous.
　　

(End of this chapter)