Chapter 572 Banquet Troubles
"Boss, these two are Li Meijing's right-hand men." Yu Miao introduced Li Chen in Mandarin to the two people who were walking towards Li Meijing.
Li Meijing gives off a meticulous look when she walks, even though the two men on the left and right with their heads held high have a good temperament.
But standing on both sides of Li Meijing, Li Chen always felt like Li Meijing's pretty boy.
When Li Chen arrived at the hotel, he had already met Li Meijing.
The three of them came forward. Li Meijing stretched out her hand and said with a smile: "Director Li, Miss Liu, Mr. Yu, welcome to Seoul, please."
Li Chen and Liu Yifei said thank you and followed Li Meijing to the front of the banquet hall.
Li Meijing said as she walked: "Mayor Li hasn't arrived yet, let me introduce you to some friends first."
The surname Li is the second most common surname in South Korea. Li Chen had found out before he came that the person coming today was Li Gaorong, the deputy mayor of Seoul.
"It doesn't matter." Li Chen nodded.
Liu Yifei followed her husband closely. She seemed to be infected by her husband and became calm and calm.
Some people in the hall couldn't help but feel ashamed of themselves.
Liu Yifei was very sensitive and thought to herself: "No wonder Li Chen said that these people in South Korea are like a group of molluscs without backbones."
"It looks confident and arrogant, but in fact it is inferior and arrogant."
I remembered what Li Chen said before he came: A group of little people on a small island said that the biggest official in Potian was also the island owner.
Liu Yifei couldn't help but want to laugh.
Li Meijing introduced to Li Chen one by one the celebrities from all walks of life present today.
Except for Li Zhengxian, the president of CJ Group, who is also Li Meijing’s younger brother Li Chen, who has seen the photos.
Li Chen didn't pay special attention to anyone else present before he arrived.
These two siblings are supposed to be the crown prince and eldest princess of Samsung. Unfortunately, they were not lucky enough to meet an unlucky old man.
"Director Li, Miss Liu, this is our famous South Korean actor Kim Hee Sun."
"It seems that you two, Mrs. Li, are somewhat similar." Li Meijing glanced at Liu Yifei and said with a smile.
Jin Xishan looked at Li Chen with interest.
Looking at Liu Yifei next to her, she always felt that there was a green light in Jin Xishan's eyes.
Just like a wolf seeing a sheep, Liu Yifei felt funny in her heart: How could she think of her husband as a sheep? He should be a wolf!
Liu Yifei stood next to her husband and looked at the actress who is known as the most beautiful woman in South Korea with the same smile.
Of course she knew what Li Meijing meant.
This rich man who is also married to South Korea has also just come back after giving birth.
When the two beauties met for the first time, they felt quite sympathetic to each other.
Liu Yifei couldn't help but glance at her husband.
The husband still looked calm and said politely: "Miss Jin's Princess Yushu is still fresh in my memory."
Jin Xishan was overjoyed and immediately hit the snake and followed the stick with a smile: "Really, Director Li, I wonder if there will be a chance to star in Director Li's play in the future."
"I have admired Director Li for a long time." Jin Xishan specifically spoke in Chinese, but to Li Chen's ears, it always felt like a pot of uncooked rice.
Li Chen said perfunctorily: "The days are long and there will be opportunities."
Jin Xishan was not disappointed either, and he and Liu Yifei immediately started chatting as if they were sorry to meet each other so late.
Kim Hee-sun wore a black evening dress tonight. Although she occupies the home court, her age, appearance, and temperament are not as good as those of Liu Yifei, who came from afar.
Li Meijing then introduced the presidents of the three major TV stations to Li Chen.
"Director Li, Miss Liu, this is Chairman Lee Byung-soon of KBS."
"Welcome to Seoul, Director Li, Miss Liu."
"Thank you."
"This is Chairman Ha Jinyeol of SBS."
"Welcome to Seoul."
"Thank you."
Liu Yifei gradually got into the mood, and her social etiquette was not bad at all, showing her ladylike style.
But I don’t know why, but I always find today’s scene extremely funny.
Li Chen is just like meeting local entrepreneurs under domestic leadership.
These South Korean church elders always seem to be in a hurry to receive relief food.
I was afraid that Li Chen wouldn't remember who they were.
"This is Chairman Lee Byung-hoon of MBC."
Everyone present today is aware of the long-lasting relationship between Li Bingxun and Li Chen.
"Director Li, I finally look forward to having you here. I have wanted to meet Director Li for a long time."
"It's a pity that Li Huan has never set foot in Seoul until now." Li Bingxun looks simple and honest, but his small eyes are shining.
The translator next to him translated in real time in Li Chen's ear.
"I'm here today. I thought the person President Li didn't want to see the most was me." Li Chen smiled, but the words he spoke made the people around him feel different.
Both of them had wit in their words, and everyone present was a smart person, so no one could understand them.
Liu Yifei was smiling, but she was a little anxious in her heart.
When my husband met this man, he felt like he was filled with smoke.
Don't know what will happen next.
Li Bingxun nodded and smiled: "Director Li is really good at joking. Who in the Republic of Korea doesn't want to meet Director Li and Miss Liu."
"Who doesn't know that Director Li is here to enhance cultural exchanges between South Korea and China."
“Miss Liu’s fans outside the hotel almost tore down the hotel door just now, haha”
Li Bingxun chatted a lot, while Li Meijing and others became calmer than the others.
Li Chen just smiled and did not answer the question. Promoting cultural exchanges between China and South Korea was just a pretense.
Who among the people present does not know this?
What Li Chen came to South Korea for is basically the same as when Dae Jang Geum entered the country.
This person was very hostile when he first came up, and his words were full of lies.
If Li Chen wasn't careful, one sentence might become the headlines tomorrow and end up like Dae Jang Geum back then.
Finally, he returned home in despair.
Li Meijing and others, like Li Chen, just smiled and did not interrupt.
Li Meijing thought to herself that if Li Chen couldn't even handle this scene, then RC Entertainment would be useless and she wouldn't pay too much attention to it.
Seeing that Li Chen did not answer his words, Li Bingxun changed the topic, glanced at Liu Yifei and praised: "Miss Liu is beautiful today, Director Li is really discerning."
Liu Yifei smiled and said modestly: "Thank you."
Li Chen smiled and glanced at his beloved wife and said, "President Li is wrong. My wife is not only beautiful today."
Liu Yifei and Yu Miao were both stunned by the words.
Yu Miao secretly felt that her boss was determined not to let Li Bingxun have an easy time today.
Zhang Yixing and Jun Ji-hyun, who were holding champagne not far away, looked like they were watching a Hollywood blockbuster, their eyes unblinking for fear of missing today's show.
"Little brother, has Director Li's style always been so sharp?"
"Can you call me Oppa, don't call me little brother!" Zhang Yixing really couldn't stand the sassy girlfriend calling him.
A younger brother is just a younger brother, why should he be a younger one? She doesn't understand or is pretending not to understand.
Li Bingxun choked, and Li Meijing immediately stood up and interrupted: "Yes, Miss Liu has always been beautiful."
"Ah hahaha. Yes, I made a mistake. Who in Asia doesn't know that Miss Liu has been beautiful since she was a child." Li Bingxun laughed loudly.
Liu Yifei rolled her beautiful eyes at her husband, and the color instantly overshadowed several wealthy ladies and celebrities present.
"It doesn't matter if you say it wrong, I can help you correct it. If you shoot it wrong, I can't help you recover the loss."
Li Chen's words immediately hit Li Bingxun's pain point.
A cold light flashed in Li Bingxun's eyes, and his deputy Li Chengcheng said with a smile: "Director Li, we can't talk about losses. We can only make a little profit."
"We, MBC, are known as the kingdom of Korean dramas, with a lot of talents and strong strength." "I heard that the script of "My Love from the Star," the first drama series after the establishment of RC Entertainment, has not been written yet, and we have to write and film it at the same time."< br>
"Director Li is so short of people? Do you need support from our MBC?"
"Whether it's funding or talent, MBC's title of Korean drama kingdom is not fake."
As soon as these words came out, the place was completely silent.
Li Meijing pretended to be dead.
People from SBS and KBS also want to see how Li Chen explains why "My Love from the Star" was rushed to launch.
They intended "My Love from the Star" not only to give the deputy mayor face.
They also took a fancy to the Chinese tycoon's strength in China and North America.
The two largest markets in the world are both huge.
No one can predict what the ratings of "My Love from the Star" will be when it is produced.
But at least it won't be a problem for "My Love from the Star" to be introduced to China, and it's not impossible even for North America.
This is also the reason why SBS and KBS value it most.
If you want to introduce Korean dramas to China, you can’t do it only if you have money.
In South Korea, you can do whatever you want if you have money, but not in China.
Liu Yifei glanced at her husband anxiously, fearing that he would fall out.
But Li Chen only had a smile on his face.
"Who are you?"
Li Bingxun smiled and said: "Director Li, let me introduce you. This is from our MBC."
Li Bingxun was proudly preparing to introduce Li Chengcheng.
Li Chen interrupted with a smile: "Forget it, President Li, there is no need to introduce you. I can't remember it even if you tell me."
Li Chengcheng's expression changed. He felt like a peeled egg. He was so naked that he became a joke to everyone in the room.
Li Chengcheng stared at Li Chen with a red face.
Li Chen didn't even look at him.
Yu Miao felt relieved and secretly cursed this man for being such an idiot. Who are you? Do you have the right to speak up?
In this situation, if the boss didn't let her speak or didn't give her a hint, she would definitely not take the initiative to speak.
"Chairman Lee, your MBC may have once been known as the kingdom of Korean dramas."
"But in the future, that may not be the case." Li Chen smiled calmly, not taking Li Chengcheng's provocation seriously at all.
Little people are not allowed to take the stage.
Although Li Chen's words were ordinary, they were domineering.
I don't take MBC seriously at all.
After saying that, Li Chen turned to look at SBS and KBS and said with a smile: "Two presidents, since MBC is a kingdom of Korean dramas and has a lot of talents, I'm afraid they won't like "Star You"."
"I wonder if you two are interested."
"I never like to talk big words, but today I am making an exception. RC Entertainment does not want to become the kingdom of Korean dramas."
"But RC Entertainment will definitely be the future king of Korean drama ratings in overseas markets."
"Rongchen Pictures still has the funds and talent, don't you think so?"
Li Chengcheng felt like he had been slapped hard. He felt like a clown who didn't even deserve to have his name known to the Chinese.
Li Bingxun also looked ugly and couldn't laugh anymore.
Many people in the banquet hall laughed, looking at Li Chengcheng who had just shown courtesy to Li Bingxun as if they were a fool.
RC Entertainment has just been established and may be extremely weak in South Korea.
But the influence of Rongchen Pictures in China and North America cannot be compared to that of MBC TV station.
Li Chen's sentence of "the king of ratings in overseas markets" certainly means that the two presidents of SBS and KBS know it well.
The three major TV stations already have a competitive relationship.
They are willing to help Li Chen give MBC a foothold.
"Haha. What Director Lee said is that we at KBS have long been interested in "Star You", so of course we can't miss it."
"SBS expressed its position to Mr. Li early on. If necessary, Mr. Li must not be polite."
Only then did Li Meijing give full play to his sense of ownership and said with a smile: "We will talk about these later."
"Director Li, the deputy mayor is here, shall we go out to greet him?"
Li Chen nodded and stopped looking at Li Bingxun.
When he and Liu Yifei passed by Li Bingxun, Li Bingxun said with a smile: "I hope the ratings of "Star You" will be popular, and I will just sit back and watch how Director Li can make the ratings dominate overseas."
Li Chen stopped, turned around and said with a smile: "President Li, if you have such leisure, you should worry about your MBC."
"The Chinese market is unique, but MBC is not the only one in South Korea."
Li Bingxun's expression changed again. Li Chen's words were tantamount to a naked threat.
On the other hand, both KBS and SBS were smiling and were very satisfied with Li Chen's words.
Li Meijing accompanied Li Chen and others to greet the deputy mayor at the door.
Li Bingxun was in a state of confusion. When they met for the first time today, he originally wanted to give Li Chen a blow.
But he never expected that he would be made disgraced by just a few words from Li Chen.
The most critical thing was Li Chen's last words, which doubled his pressure.
If Li Chen stumbles in the introduction of dramas, then MBC's situation will not be good.
Among the three major TV stations, no one knows that the Chinese market has huge potential.
Zhang Yixing really saw the charm of his boss today.
It's simply anti-customer.
When I was going to the restroom, I crackled into the crowd of Yixin Media artists: "The boss is so handsome, idol!"
"What's wrong, little Xingxing, what did senior do again?"
"???"
"Halfway through the words, the boss's looks are not as good as yours. Little Xingxing, please tell me clearly how handsome you are."
The speed of news dissemination in the self-media era is unimaginable.
The welcome banquet at Shilla Hotel continues.
Someone on the Internet broke the news about what happened in the banquet hall.
The terms "MBC" and "Little Plum" directly topped the list of hot searches.
Countless people are curious about what happened.
Even Han Sanping called Yang Siwei out of curiosity.
"Director Han, I just learned about it from Yu Miao."
"MBC wanted to take revenge on "Dae Jang Geum" back then, but ended up shooting itself in the foot. Lee Byung-hun had already left the show early."
Yang Siwei relayed what Yu Miao had said to Han Sanping.
Han Sanping couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this: "Your boss really belongs to Nezha!"
"What, what do you mean, Director Han."
"What do you mean? Wherever I go I make a scene, and I don't keep a low profile when I go to other people's areas."
Yang Siwei heard the overt derogatory and implicit praise in Han Sanping's words, and said with a smile: "Director Han, use the words of my boss."
"We are upstarts, destined to stand on the shoulders of others."
Han Sanping snorted: "I'm afraid your boss will step on my shoulders one day."
Yang Siwei was embarrassed: "How, how could it be possible, Director Han."
(End of chapter)