In 1859, the British writer Dickens wrote in the opening chapter of his A Tale of Two Cities.
“This is the best of times and the worst of times.”
About 150 years later, in 2005, this sentence was solidly confirmed to Huayi Brothers, an ambitious film and television company.
This year, one film "A World Without Thieves" and one "Kung Fu" made him a lot of money in the film market.
But the occurrence of another major event completely obscured its shine in the film and television market, and even cast a thick cloud over the company's rapid development in recent years.
Wang Jinhua and the Wang brothers "broke up".
In 2005, there were a lot of big news in the entertainment industry.
The phone numbers of 600 celebrities were leaked, becoming another large-scale leak of private information in the mainland entertainment industry after the "Celebrity Map".
Zhao Yanzi’s beating of her “best friend” Zou Xue revealed a mysterious side of the intrigue and darkness in the entertainment industry to ordinary people.
Even Xiao Yanzi, who is famous all over the country, is still his good friend when he is tricked by others.
The popularity of the second edition of Super Girl officially kicked off China's national talent show era. Twenty years later, this trend has still not dissipated.
Mango Channel has been popular all over the world, taking the talent show and hype to the extreme. At the same time, it has also completely established a marketing strategy with young women as the main audience.
Huang Shengyi and Xing Ye completely broke up and cried all the way in front of the media, replicating the momentum of Fan Bingbing and Qiong Yao's court battle.
It is a pity that Miss Huang is not Mr. Fan, and the Yangzi behind her is not Wang Jinhua. Ambition needs strength to set off.
These news are eye-catching enough to keep ordinary viewers hooked.
But to those in the industry, these are minor matters.
It’s nothing more than a conversation among the big guys at the wine table and after dinner.
Smile and it will pass.
Ke Hua and Hua Yi parted ways, but it caused huge waves in the industry!
Those are Wang Jinhua and Hua Yi!
Sister Hua holds Cheng Daoming, Carina Lau, Xia Yu, Guan Zhilin and other big names from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
At the same time, Shuang Bing among the Four Dan Shuang Bings is still her direct lineage and was trained by her.
In those days, it was no exaggeration to say that she controlled half of the Chinese entertainment industry.
As soon as the news of the "breakup" appeared, major companies were waiting for the opportunity.
There is a tendency that those who win the beautiful lady will win the world.
But Wang Jinhua was not a newbie in the workplace, so how could she break up with Hua Yi as soon as she slapped the table.
She had already negotiated everything with Chengtian boss Wu Kebo.
One person had a falling out, and the other person took office on the same day, without taking any leave.
Cheng Tian was naturally overjoyed, and boss Wu Kebo was so happy that he could hardly hold back.
If the ears are not blocked, the corners of the mouth can be turned to the back of the head.
This man was already tied up with the capital and resources of the island country, and now that Wang Jinhua has joined, it will be a big boost to his plan for China's first listed film and television company.
What about the two kings?
You are so stubborn!
Your Majesty, Wang Zhongjun said something.
“Hua Yi can do without anyone!”
But everyone knows that the more people lack something, the more they like to talk.
The screams on the lips and the panic in the hearts are those of the Wang brothers at this time.
The outside world even said that "Wang Jinhua ran away, causing Hua Yi to lose 10 billion."
This is a bit nonsense.
Let’s not talk about whether Sister Hua has such great ability.
Speaking of Huayi alone, the company was listed in 2009, and its market value was only over 10 billion after the "expansion" of the capital market.
At that time in 2005, Huayi’s market valuation was less than 2 billion, let alone 10 billion.
And this is under the premise that Sister Hua is present and those celebrities are present.
Now that Sister Hua is gone, there is no telling whether the company will be valued at one billion.
The Chinese film market was only big in those days, and the sudden explosive growth of the entire Chinese capital would only happen after 2008.
So Huayi is really in a precarious situation right now, and there are a lot of negative voices from the outside world.
The Wang brothers also knew very well that at this time they not only had to stabilize existing assets, but also had to create a lot of publicity to cover up the major crisis facing the company.
At the same time, the capital market must regain confidence in the company and pave the way for the company's ongoing listing plan.
But what is arsenic to him is honey to me.
Hua Yi was very worried, while Zhang Yuan happily clapped his hands.
"I have been waiting for a long time and finally today."
"I have been dreaming for a long time and finally realized my dream..."
In the courtyard of Pipiao Hutong, Cheng Haozheng looked at him with strange eyes.
After the news came out from within Chengtian that Sister Hua was coming to the company, Zhang Yuanle sang Liu Dehua's "Today" directly.
He couldn’t have been stimulated and gone crazy...
Cheng Hao touched his forehead worriedly.
It’s not hot, so I probably don’t have a fever.
"Well, Dandan, take out the most expensive bottles of wine in the north room."
"Drink it in a while." Zhang Yuan laughed and sang for a while , and then ordered.
"Are you going to fail?" Cheng Hao asked worriedly.
"I know that you and Hua Yi cooperate closely. Now that the other party has suffered a heavy blow, your career will definitely be affected."
"But you can't give up on yourself."
Zhang Yuanze hands He held her cheek, looked at each other, and said with a smile.
“First of all, I want to correct one thing.”
“Whether Hua Yi dies or not has nothing to do with me.”
"Don't you have a good relationship with Xiao Wang..." Cheng Hao said confused.
“Hey, don’t misunderstand me!” Zhang Yuan waved his hand quickly.
“The idea of a good relationship is nothing in the face of interests.”
“Besides, there are rumors that Xiao Wang is a man of both genders, so do you still want me to have a better relationship with him? ?”
Cheng Hao’s eyes widened with fear on his face, and he shook his head vigorously.
I won't let Zhang Yuan go through the back door.
After a while he let someone else go through the back door.
She has been in the entertainment industry for some years, so she has naturally heard a lot of bad things.
How else could she endure Zhang Yuan hanging around all day long.
Because even so, Zhang Yuan is considered very clean.
There are plenty of people who are playful and even perverted.
Zhang Yuan's eyes flashed, and she was obviously a little flustered, so she hugged her and let him sit on her.
“The second point is that Hua Yi cannot die.”
“The two kings have deep and wide connections in the imperial circle, so if Sister Hua leaves, they will not fall.”
< br>"It's just going to be weak for a while."
"Weakness brings chaos."
"And chaos is the ladder to ascend!"
Zhang Yuan gently rubbed her white and smooth arms to soothe her emotions.
“So, don’t panic first.”
“I will negotiate a big deal with Hua Yi later.”
"It's not too late for you to panic by then."
Cheng Hao lowered his head and looked at him: "What on earth are you going to do?"
She is a relatively traditional thinking person. At this moment But he smelled danger.
“That’s fun.” Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.
“Don’t worry, play with him first!”
That night, the three of them had a good meal and drink.
Zhang Yuan was in high spirits and played with Cheng Hao happily all night.
The next day, he went to a five-star hotel in the Imperial Capital to attend the final celebration party for "Bright Sword".
“Oh, this is Zhang Yuan!”
Teacher Li Youbin enthusiastically stepped forward and shook hands with him.
Standing next to him was Teacher Zhang Guangbei of "Lv Fengxian".
“Thanks to you, our filming in the northwest was not so miserable.”
[Received a thank you from Li Youbin, +1 for acting! 】
【Received thanks from Zhang Guangbei, archery +1! 】
【Received thanks from He Zhengjun, +1 for long-distance running basics! 】
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"It's all as it should be. You are my idols. I have a lot to learn from you."
The sedan chair was carried by everyone, and everyone praised each other. Later, Zhang Yuan came to the side and chatted with several young actors in the film.
Tong Lei, who plays Li Yunlong's wife, looks majestic and dignified, and has the gentle aura of a Chinese woman.
This person is from the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, and Zhang Yuan said that he recognized Teacher He Saifei.
This person was considered her senior. The two chatted happily and left each other's contact information.
Zhang Yuan is not attracted to her, although she looks good.
The main thing is that this is useful to you.
Because she was once a couple with "Jiaqian Brother" Yiwei, and they lasted for a long time.
After chatting here, he came to the other end, next to Sun Li, who was talking to Liu Yanming, the boss of Hairun Film and Television.
"Hello, Mr. Liu."
"Hello, Sister Sun Li."
"Oh, hello, hello, you are very popular recently!" Liu Yanming greeted him warmly: "You I have watched several of the films he made and they are very good.”
“Thank you very much.”
Boss Liu was very enthusiastic when he saw him.
Everyone in the circle knew that he and Hua Yi were close.
Now that something happened to Hua Yi, everyone thinks that many people will take the opportunity to "jump ship."
This is a good opportunity to pick up the slack!
Liu Yanming grabbed his arm and started talking.
Tumo Xingzi sprayed him in the face.
Sun Li on the side was holding a champagne glass filled with light gold and fine bubbles, standing and listening.
"Why is the boss so enthusiastic about him?"
"Could it be that he wants to attract him to the company."
"But in that case..."
"I'm going to entertain the others first, and we'll talk when we have the chance later." Liu Yanming saw that he had almost finished talking, and looked at Sun Li who was standing aside.
"You are all outstanding young actors, we can communicate."
"Sun Li, help me entertain Zhang Yuan well."
Boss Liu added an accent to the word "good".
The meaning is also very clear, hook him and exude your feminine charm.
Sun Li nodded awkwardly, then looked at Zhang Yuan.
Looks, figure, fame, this one is all good.
But she was a little resistant.
In fact, the reason is also very simple.
This guy just finished filming another drama of Hae-run, "Happiness is Like a Flower".
It was only during my spare time from filming this drama that I acted in "Bright Sword" for a week or two.
In "Happiness is Like Flowers", she met someone.
Deng copied.
These two "nervous" people collided.
This is like a bastard looking at mung beans, and they are almost fighting cocks. So now she is afraid that Zhang Yuan is interested in her, and she is also afraid that he will come to Hairun.
Because she hopes Deng Chao can come to Hairun.
At this time, Deng Chao was obviously no match for Zhang Yuan.
If we come to Hairun together, Deng Chao will definitely be suppressed and beaten by him.
Actually, she also thinks too much.
Zhang Yuan has no interest in her or Hairun, but he can only make use of it while investing.
For example, right now, there are several reporters he bribed in advance hiding in the corner, taking pictures of him having a passionate exchange with Liu Yanming, and laughing and clinking glasses with Sun Li, the first sister of Hairun.
At this point in time, the comparison of strength between Hairun and Hua Yi in the TV drama industry is almost overwhelming.
These photos are enough to add excitement to the already exhausted nerves of Wang and Xiaowang.
"I have watched your TV series, and your acting is great." Zhang Yuan chatted with the other party in a very decent manner.
“I have also seen your films and hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you one day.”
"I think this opportunity won't be too far away." Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.
Sun Li's heart skipped a beat.
The meaning of his words is that he really wants to come to Hairun!
After scaring Sun Li enough, after the banquet was over, Zhang Yuan communicated with the bribed reporter in a cafe not far away.
After confirming the photo, he handed the other party a full envelope.
"I have to trouble you again tomorrow."
"I should do things for Brother Yuan."
Of course this is the person he asked for from Zhuo Wei, the revelation he needs It all depends on him and his magazine.
As for why he said he would have to trouble this reporter tomorrow?
The next day, at noon, in a private room of a high-end restaurant in the imperial capital.
"Zhang Yuan, you came so early!"
Sitting in the private room, he saw the door open and a man wearing a pure white dress, a red baseball cap on his head, and The beautiful figure in a pair of green sneakers jumped in.
Only Liu Qianqian can do this thunderous look.
"This is my first time to invite you to dinner, so of course I have to prepare in advance." He stood up and greeted.
Behind Sissi, in addition to her inseparable mother Liu Xiaoli, there is also Boss Chen, who is tall, has a bit of a fierce look, but is very polite in his words.
Today was Zhang Yuan's "eat" request to Sissi that night by the creek in Jiuzhaigou Valley.
After saying hello, several people sat down.
As soon as she sat down, Liu Qianqian took off her hat, and the tablecloth blocked her pair of green sneakers, and her whole look immediately settled down.
Coupled with the beautiful and smooth hair that was combed today, the whole person exudes a youthful and cheerful atmosphere.
No need to say more about appearance.
There are four people at the table now, and Boss Chen is the one with the weakest appearance.
The private room of the hotel Zhang Yuan booked is located more than ten floors high, and there is a row of large floor-to-ceiling glass next to the table.
Everyone was very relaxed. After all, this is a highly private restaurant, so there should be no paparazzi taking photos...
At this time, Liu Qianqian winked at him and Zhang Yuan Ze secretly pointed towards the roof of the building opposite the window.
There, there was a reporter with a telephoto lens taking "secret photos".
"Xiao Zhang, you are very good at choosing places. This place is good." Boss Chen praised with a smile.
"Yes, privacy is quite good." Liu Xiaoli answered: "Those reporters are so annoying now."
As she said that, Aunt Liu's eyebrows showed a hint of anger.
“What’s wrong?”
“Oh, it’s not those people who wrote randomly!” Boss Chen waved his hand angrily.
"A while ago you were filming in Xiangshan, and a management company came to Xixi to talk about advertising cooperation."
"She doesn't understand this kind of thing. It must be Lao Chen who comes to talk about it. He has experience." Aunt Liu I didn't treat him as an outsider. After all, I had known him for several years, so I spoke out and complained about him.
“It’s normal for Party A to discuss business and also take his family and children to play in Xiangshan.”
“But when we were discussing business, there wasn’t enough space to sit.”
“I asked Party A’s child to sit opposite Sissi, and I gave up my seat and ran to the flower bed behind to sit.”
"After all, Sissi and her agent are the protagonists, and it's not appropriate for me to interrupt."
"As a result, this photo was taken."
"Then the content of the article is... Oops, too It’s such a mess.” Liu Xiaoli couldn’t say any more.
Zhang Yuan probably understands.
This is the so-called "Liu Xiaoli is not qualified to serve" thing.
They say that Sissi is Boss Chen's toy, and Aunt Liu can only act as a nanny and is not even qualified to serve at the table.
The rumor of raising thin horses and selling daughters also started here.
"Oh, someone is writing random things on the Internet again."
"Yes." Sissi pursed her lips and nodded.
“So I say, to be a star, you must have a big belly, otherwise you will not be able to live your life at all.” Boss Chen shook his head helplessly.
Zhang Yuan was a little stunned and turned to look at Liu Qianqian who was sitting obediently.
She just suffered a round of cyber violence because she was secretly photographed.
But now he is accompanying himself to eat this meal that is destined to be "exposed".
Although she promised herself, but...
Zhang Yuan took advantage of the waiter to serve the food and looked at her with apologetic eyes.
Sissi caught his gaze, then smiled and shook her head, opening her mouth without making a sound, and gestured with her mouth.
It doesn’t matter.
A sense of guilt rose in his heart, but he quickly suppressed it.
I will make it up to her when I have the opportunity in the future.
Here we start eating.
The restaurant Zhang Yuan chose was certainly not cheap, but Liu Xiaoli and Boss Chen had seen the world, so naturally they didn't care about eating and drinking.
On this table, the only one who really concentrates on cooking is Xiao Longnu.
"I heard from Sissi that you have something to ask me?" After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the small talk and jokes were over, and then we started to talk about business.
The reason he asked Liu Qianqian to find a reason for him was to learn about the relevant situation of overseas investment from Boss Chen.
“Yes, I would like to know if there is an opportunity to invest in overseas films or other industries.”
"Firstly, is there any way to reasonably avoid taxes? Secondly, how can we not only ensure the safety of property, but also legally transfer the obtained funds out and in."
"Tsk." Boss Chen nodded, this guy This is the right person to ask.
Boss Chen ranked 23rd on the Forbes China wealth list in 2002, with total assets of US$215 million.
His current net worth is more than that of the entire Huayi.
The source of this person’s wealth is real estate.
But its main business is to set up investment banks in the United States, similar to domestic investment companies, to provide overseas listing services for large domestic enterprises, especially state-owned enterprises.
In those days, some financing activities were illegal and could not be brought to light.
So it is difficult to create characters on the stage, so someone has to do it.
The reward for this is to provide him with certain conveniences in the real estate market.
This person can be regarded as riding the express train of the times and making a fortune.
But why did he suddenly embrace Liu Qianqian and give up real estate?
A few years ago, a young president of Imperial Bank went in.
Following that, Boss Chen also stayed there for more than a year.
After that, he gradually faded out of the real estate business.
But at least at this stage, the big and small kings have to call him big brother when they see him.
Not only that, even Jack Ma has to call him big brother, and the two also cooperate in the pet industry.
He was able to come today not only for the sake of his goddaughter, but also because he was interested in Zhang Yuanting.
Because he also knew the problems Hua Yi faced.
It is also clear that Zhang Yuan and Hua Yi are close.
Zhang Yuan asked him for information, why didn't he ask Zhang Yuan for information.
"Looking at this kid, he seems very ambitious..." Boss Chen answered his question with a smile, and he was very detailed.
“I just don’t know if his ability can match his ambition.”
After Boss Chen answered the questions, he started to ask questions.
"How is your work lately? Have you received any new films?"
"Sugar Man is looking for me, a TV series."
"China Film and Jet Li are also co-producing a movie, so let me make a guest appearance."
"That's all." Zhang Yuan replied calmly.
"That's good, but I think TV dramas should be filmed if they can't be filmed, especially films with beards." Boss Chen shook his head.
“The film market is so big, and there are only a few films a year. I’m afraid I won’t be able to get in.”
“Even if I get in, I can only play supporting roles.” He He replied humbly.
"Don't you have a good relationship with Hua Yi? If you sign a contract with them, you won't have to worry about movie roles." Boss Chen said seemingly casually.
"Hua Yi...it's a bit chaotic now." Zhang Yuan deliberately showed a bitter look on his face.
"Yes." Boss Chen felt that he knew what the other party was thinking.
This is to sit on the fence and wait and see.
"How is your recent business going?" Boss Chen asked while picking his teeth: "Oh, this is personal privacy, you don't have to say it."
"It's okay, we are all our own people and can speak." Zhang Yuan said with a smile on his face: "Adidas just found me."
"Oh!" Boss Chen and Liu Xiaoli became energetic when they heard about this brand.
Even Sissi can’t get this level of business.
“Activity or endorsement?”
“Endorsement.”
"Ouch!" Boss Chen was shocked. It seems that Yang Guo's commercial value is very high.
But the next second, Zhang Yuan’s words surprised them even more.
“But I don’t really want to take it.”
“Why!” Aunt Liu quickly turned her head and asked, with hesitation on her face: “Such a good opportunity.”
Zhang Yuan explained his thoughts about Li Ning and the Olympics.
Hiss...
Liu Xiaoli and Boss Chen looked at each other, their hearts trembling.
“This guy has such a big mind and structure!”
Even though Boss Chen was well-informed, he was still shocked by the young man in front of him.
“He pays great attention to long-term interests and personal image, and is much better than those young people who only know how to make quick money!”
Liu Xiaoli was thinking.
“He has such a mind.”
“My daughter is... very smart.”
“If we are together, we must not let him play around. Sell it yourself and pay the other party?”
Zhang Yuan also wanted to show his sincerity, that’s why he told them so much.
After all, he will still need Boss Chen's help later.
After learning that the young man in front of him was so ambitious and smart, Boss Chen chatted with him for a long time with great interest.
A few hours later, this small gathering came to an end.
When a few people were leaving the private room together, Zhang Yuan took the opportunity to block the door for them and secretly touched the little hand of Liu Qianqian who was passing by.
She immediately glanced at him sideways, but couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.
After leaving the house, he communicated with the reporter again, and after giving him another red envelope, he returned home leisurely.
In the next few days, he should tell stories and rest.
All you have to do is one word.
Wait!
Sure enough, within a week, Wang Zhonglei called him personally... (End of Chapter)