After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 674 Man! The greatest desire is power!
this……

It doesn't seem to work?
What he really wanted was to take back control of FBTV.

Zhang Wei's greatest strength lies in using highly persuasive data to change people's minds.

CJ Entertainment takes over management of FBTV...

If Zhang Wei continues to be involved in management, CJ Entertainment will eventually fall into her trap and follow her lead.

"If you're in a girl group, then you should definitely go back to Korea. Girls' Generation and f(x) are both going on tour to Tokyo next year."

"I've been very polite, don't push me to the point of anger!" Zhang Wei said with a gloomy face.

"Indeed, you have made great contributions to the foundation of my Korean business. Without your help, I would not have had the time and energy to make movies."

Li Mingyang chuckled and said, "But don't forget, I built this empire. You're just an assistant. Being the general manager of Bouquet Group is more than enough for you. What more do you want?"

"What a crappy corporation! To put it nicely, it's a corporation; to put it bluntly, it's just a retirement home!"

“I never intended for you to support me in my old age; you all wield real power.”

"It's your real power, not anyone else's. You hold more than 51% of the shares in all the companies. I don't want to talk to you anymore. No matter how you change my position, I will not return to China."

Zhang Wei's attitude was firm.

Li Mingyang couldn't help but suspect that there might be some secret agreement between Zhang Wei and the chaebol.

Zhang Wei was transferred to the position of general manager of the Bouquet Group. Although she does not directly participate in the management of various companies, she has shares and decision-making power. She is not that lousy thing that Alibaba's 10 billion yuan cultural and entertainment industry fund.

Most of the managers of the companies acquired by Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment were put to work in that fund, and then nothing happened.

Completely sidelined.

"Don't get agitated, let me finish what I have to say. Bouquet Group is the backbone of Future Company, you understand that, right?"

“I understand that you want to focus your efforts on the domestic market, gain domestic support, leverage your cultural advantages to go global, block iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video, and then expand overseas.”

Zhang Wei shook her head. "I think you're wrong. You won't succeed. In the end, you'll still have to go back to Korea."

"Whether it succeeds or not is not important. What's important is letting everyone know my thoughts... I can't go back now. You are my representative. If you don't go back, who will?"

"I'm not going back to China!"

The more resolute Zhang Wei's attitude was, the more determined Li Mingyang became to send her back to China.

The two struggled for more than half an hour.

Li Mingyang appealed to their emotions, while Zhang Wei reasoned with them.

"There's only one path to take in China, but there are countless possibilities in South Korea!" Zhang Wei firmly believed this and her attitude was quite resolute.

Li Mingyang's trust in Zhang Wei stemmed from their brief superior-subordinate relationship in their previous life.

Everything she said made sense.

China and South Korea merge!

The Korean wave has taken an absolute dominant position, and almost all film and television companies in mainland China have participated in this unprecedented Sino-Korean convergence.

The driving force behind this is naturally the higher-ups and governments at all levels, and below them are BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent)!

BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) are the biggest winners of the merger between China and South Korea!

Faced with the overwhelming Korean wave, even the Beijing entertainment circle has to kneel!

From the beginning of the 21st century until 2010, the cultural export of the Korean Wave mainly relied on idol groups and music.

Music doesn't really matter... its influence and monetization capabilities are just so-so.

The next wave of Korean cultural export will mainly be through film and television!

Korean dramas and movies!
Korean dramas have such a huge influence that they completely overshadow domestic dramas. iQiyi overtook Youku Tudou and became the number one streaming platform in China by relying on Korean dramas like "My Love from the Star"!

Korean dramas have a comprehensive cultural export strategy, and the resulting star effect is so terrifying that it has left people in the Chinese entertainment industry completely bewildered.

At the peak of the convergence, Korean stars were a must in Chinese and Korean co-produced TV dramas and movies!

why?
Because Korean stars are a guarantee of high viewership ratings and box office success!

The popularity of Chinese entertainment is on a completely different level compared to that of Korean entertainment.

Especially in terms of acting skills...

Korean idols' acting skills are crushed by Korean actors, but they can easily outperform Chinese pop stars.

With strong support from above and the Korean wave generating steady profits, everyone's happy.

When the ban on Korean entertainment came, all film and television companies were devastated; not one was spared... There were just too many Sino-Korean projects!

Many companies went bankrupt as a result...

Li Mingyang understands better than anyone the immense impact that the convergence of Chinese and South Korean influence will have on the Chinese entertainment industry.

Mainland Chinese film and television companies are extremely eager to capitalize on the Korean wave.

How humble are mainland Chinese celebrities compared to Korean celebrities...?

It's about being humble, because you can't get it up.

Du Haizi kneeling before Quan Zhifeng was something everyone present thought was perfectly normal...

If it weren't for the numerous rumors surrounding TARA, they almost would have become the first Korean girl group to appear on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala.

Girls' Generation is actually very suitable for appearing on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala; they have a very good image, ranking among the top girl groups of all time.

Unfortunately, internal strife later led to Jessica Jung being dismissed...

It's not about the contract expiring or anything, it's about internal dismissal... This involves a lot of complicated issues.

All I can say is that Jessica Jung is kind of adorably silly...

The Korean Wave is truly amazing! Absolutely amazing!

But the ban on Korean entertainment is coming soon.

In just over three years, the ban on Korean entertainment will be implemented!
FBTV wants to dominate Asia.

It cannot be like a rootless duckweed.

Although he can bring in various foreign capital to protect his interests overseas.

But the world is just a giant makeshift operation. The West is full of descendants of robbers, shameless, and they just rob people.

So-called law is a joke in the face of robbers!

The bouquet must take root in China; the earlier it takes root, the stronger its foundation will be.

Enlight Media and Huace Media are sufficient; if not, Wanda Group can be brought in.

Anyway, Wanda's good days are numbered.

As Li Mingyang's capital grew stronger, the benefits of having the "Heavenly Eye" became increasingly apparent.

At the same time, it also brought him many decision-making difficulties.

Making decisions is easy; the difficult part is persuading others.

Some of his decisions were clearly problematic, such as giving CJ Entertainment full control over FBTV.

Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao's faces immediately darkened.

For example, the company could restructure internally, establish a flower bouquet group, and simultaneously shift the focus of its flower bouquet business to China.

Zhang Wei felt that this was wrong.

If Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao find out, they'll probably fall out...

The Koreans are clearly the right place!
From beginning to end, Li Mingyang felt that the person who was closest to his thinking was... his biggest creditor, Cai Zhongxin!
With his extensive experience in overseas investment banking, Joseph Tsai has a very clear understanding of the nature of overseas capital!

Based in South Korea, there are countless benefits that can be gained in the short term.

But in the long run, only by being rooted in our motherland can FBTV soar to greater heights!

Of course, now we have to be opportunistic... able to advance or retreat at will!

So Zhang Wei has to go back no matter what!
Li Mingyang listened to Zhang Wei spouting wild and incessant ramblings, pondering how to trick her into going back.

There was a knock on the door.

Li Mingyang leaned back, and Zhang Wei shut her mouth, stood up, went straight to the door, and opened it.

Jing Tian walked in, her brows slightly furrowed. "What are you talking about? You've been talking for so long... I've been waiting for almost an hour."

"Regarding the Bouquet Group issue, Director Li wants me to take charge, but I think Wu Zhikui is more suitable," Zhang Wei said coolly.

Jing Tian isn't a person in the flower arrangement industry, but she is quite knowledgeable about the various flower arrangement companies.

She had just attended a meeting, and although she wasn't there, she had heard that Li Mingyang wanted to change the nature of his company and establish the Bouquet Group.

"This is a good thing! Sister Zhang, why don't you accept it?"

“Our company has too much power, so we get suppressed.” Zhang Wei glanced at Li Mingyang, her meaning crystal clear.

Jing Tian smiled awkwardly, unsure of what to say.

Zhang Wei didn't expect Jing Tian to help her. "Do you need me to go out?"

"No need," Jing Tian said with a smile.

Zhang Wei hummed in agreement, closed the door, and sat back down in her seat, drinking coffee while pondering how to keep herself in Korea.

"Director Li, Uncle Wang wants to have a chat with you." Jing Tian took a cell phone out of her coat pocket and handed it to Li Mingyang in a nonchalant manner.

Li Mingyang took the phone and hesitated before asking, "What is it?"

"Ask him yourself."

Li Mingyang opened his phone; there was only one phone number inside.

Dial that number.

A short while later, the call was answered on the other end.

Then came Old Wang's hearty laughter, "Director Li! How have you been lately?"

"It's alright, Happy New Year, Chairman Wang!"

"Happy New Year."

……

Li Mingyang and Jing Tian did not reconcile.

In Jing Tian's words, they are close friends.

They're so close they live in a luxury house in Seongbuk-dong, like best friends living in close proximity.

It's not the same as before... Peach blossom eyes don't work on Jing Tian anymore.

Although Seoul Spring has surpassed 20 million viewers, becoming the first Korean film to break 20 million viewers in history.

But Jing Tian's opinion of Li Mingyang did not change.

Li Mingyang's stance is seriously problematic.

Jing Tian rested her chin on her hands, her clear black and white eyes scrutinizing Li Mingyang, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

The more I look at it, the more problems I see...

The two had slept in the same bed countless times, their voices echoing through the night. Yet, Jing Tian never dared to say that she truly understood Li Mingyang.

She had never been able to understand what kind of feeling Li Mingyang had for her...

Jing Tian suddenly remembered what her father had said: "Humans' greatest desire is power!"
Jing's father admitted that he had misjudged Li Mingyang.

Li Mingyang is not a fraud; he is definitely the most talented person he has ever met.

Even without the Jing family, he could live a good life.

But he never gave up his connection with the Jing family.

……

Jing Tian was just a little lazy and didn't want to use her brain. Moreover, her life was smooth sailing, and everything at home was arranged well, so there was nothing for her to do.

After calming down, Jing Tian spent more than a month thinking it over.

One can conclude that Li Mingyang's feelings for her were either pure love or a complex human choice.

Li Mingyang has no shortage of money or fame, and he is standing at the forefront of the great trend of the convergence of China and South Korea.

What he lacks is a stepping stone to reach the sky...

And I just happen to be able to...

Her father, who had always been against it, suddenly changed his mind and thought Li Mingyang was very good... and asked her to arrange a meeting between the two.

Jing Tian pouted; she really disliked this kind of relationship that was based on self-interest...

Neither of them is pure...

Jing Tian was very conflicted, wondering whether or not to bring up the matter of meeting her parents.

Then I felt a wave of heat coming over me.

Coming to her senses, Jing Tian was surprised to find that Li Mingyang was covered in sweat, with large beads of sweat streaming down his forehead and disappearing behind his sunglasses.

Li Mingyang hung up the phone, took off his sunglasses and coat, took the tissue Zhang Wei handed him, and wiped his face and neck.

"what happened to you?"

"fine?"

Did Uncle Wang threaten you?

"No... He said he would fully support me and let me go for it without any worries."

"You're going to join Wanda?" Jing Tian suddenly stood up, surprised.

"I get the feeling you don't really want me to join Wanda?" Li Mingyang said with a smile.

Jing Tian said awkwardly, "I'm afraid you'll get into a fight with Uncle Wang's son..."

"You mean Si Cong? He's not good enough to play with me."

Jing Tian rolled her eyes. "You're too arrogant. You'll fall flat on your face. He's not a spoiled brat."

"I know I never underestimate anyone..."

Li Mingyang leaned back on the sofa, staring at the ceiling, and silently put on his glasses.

"I want to get some sleep."

"What's wrong with you?" Jing Tian tilted her head and looked Li Mingyang up and down, feeling that something was off about him.

"It's nothing, I'm just so sleepy...so sleepy..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Mingyang fell asleep.

Jing Tian and Zhang Wei exchanged a glance, both believing that Li Mingyang was pretending to be asleep.

However, the two women did not expose the truth and left the Cloud Meeting Room together.

Hearing the door close, Li Mingyang opened his eyes, stood up, put his hands on his hips, and paced back and forth along the French windows.

Old Wang from Wanda told him something, something that even Wang Changtian, Boss Zhao, Zhang Zhao, and Old Jia didn't know.

Zuo Shandiao wants to kick himself out and hand over the Three-Body Problem project to Zhang Yimou and Xu Ke!
Scholars can be killed but not humiliated!

Moreover, she holds the copyright to The Three-Body Problem!

Li Mingyang originally planned to return to China to plan the Three-Body Problem after Zuo Shandiao stepped down.

It's too late now. Once he's kicked out, it will be difficult for him to regain control of the Three-Body Problem.

There are only two paths to regain control.

One option is to return to China, use LeEco and Wanda to pressure China Film Group, and regain the initiative.

This is the safest route.

The second option is not to go back, but to sue China Film Group and LeTV for copyright infringement and declare our sovereignty!
This path is too ugly. The Three-Body Project is pandering to the higher-ups. If it becomes too ugly, the higher-ups will intervene strongly.

Furthermore, it's unclear how far China Film Group has progressed in its preparations, or how many departments are involved.

The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Central Propaganda Department definitely got involved, plus Shanghai.

How do you take photos when you're out in the world?
The Three-Body Problem project is not a collaborative one; the higher-ups intend to concentrate resources on major undertakings!

As night fell, Li Mingyang sighed. Suddenly, his phone rang. He took it out of his pocket and saw it was Zhang Zhao calling.

"Director Li, President Han is a real jerk! He's going to kick you out of the Three-Body Problem project!"

"Um……"

"You knew already?"

"I just found out."

"What do we do now? Should we kick China Film Group out of the game? Just say the word, and we'll kick China Film Group out immediately!"

"Can I kick it?"

"Damn it, the copyright is in our hands, of course we can kick it! It's just a matter of you saying the word!"

Yes! He holds the copyright, and he's not a rootless duckweed. If LeEco is willing to turn against him, he can simply kick China Film Group out of the game.

However, LeEco has big ambitions.

She keeps bringing up my words, clearly trying to shift the blame to him.

Li Mingyang and Zhang Zhao were passing the buck and shifting the blame.

The office door was suddenly pushed open, and Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao rushed in.

"Director Li, China Film Group wants to kick you out and replace you with a new director," Wang Changtian said anxiously.

"The Three-Body Project is very complicated now, and we need to plan for the long term," said Boss Zhao with a stern expression.

Li Mingyang looked at the two of them and sighed, "I'll think about it."

"Director Li, what are you still considering? Just do it! Where's your guts?" Zhang Zhao urged, stirring things up.

Li Mingyang didn't reply and hung up the phone.

He turned to look at the dark sky, which was covered with thick clouds, with no stars or moon in sight, and not a glimmer of light.

Just like his mood at this moment...

Extremely gloomy.

……

The Three-Body Problem is the hottest major project in China!

Li Mingyang has never stolen any copyrights, except for the copyright to The Three-Body Problem, as well as the copyrights to all of Liu Cixin's novels!

This project is related to science fiction about major powers.

There are only a handful of countries in the world qualified to make science fiction films.

The Three-Body Problem's worldview is so grand that only major powers are qualified to make a film about it.

South Korea doesn't even have sovereignty, so what right do they have to make a film about The Three-Body Problem?

Hong Kong is a place where sci-fi films are purely comedic.

As more and more news came in.

Li Mingyang discovered something... that his position as director was quite secure!
China Film Group can't get rid of him.

Then the General Administration leader who came with the delegation asked him how the preparations for The Three-Body Problem were going.

How are the preparations going...?

Li Mingyang hadn't paid attention to The Three-Body Problem; he was too busy.

However, when Li Mingyang brought the leaders from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television to Pangu Special Effects...

Taking the film industry as a starting point, and using frame after frame of beautiful special effects, the doubts of the leaders of the State Administration of Radio and Television were completely dispelled. They came with a serious expression, but left with a big smile on their faces.

“You’ve set the bar too high… If he goes back and bragged about it again, you’ll have a hard time handling the situation,” Wang Changtian said worriedly.

Li Mingyang watched the convoy disappear into the distance, then shrugged. "When you're bragging, you have to make it sound really impressive."

"Are you sure the special effects of Pangu can reach Hollywood standards?"

"Since it's called Pangu, it has to reach that level!"

"It's far from good enough. Your special effects are too expensive... even more exaggerated than Hollywood's."

“If I don’t say anything, who would know?” Li Mingyang patted Wang Changtian on the shoulder and grinned mischievously. “What do they know about the film industry? How many movies does the leader watch in a year? The film industry is all about hype. As long as it’s roughly there, it’s considered a success!”

What does "almost" mean?

"I'm not the leader, how would I know?"

Li Mingyang snapped his fingers, turned and walked towards the company, "Let's continue the meeting, go! go!"

A large group of people followed Li Mingyang into the Dongyang Building with great excitement.

The person who gave the bouquet felt that Li Mingyang was incredibly capable and highly valued by the top leader.

Wang Changtian and Boss Zhao looked quite unwell.

Because neither of them could understand what Li Mingyang was thinking.

Li Mingyang boasted to the top leader that if he wanted to, he could catch up with Hollywood's film industry within three years.

The top leader went back and reported to his superiors, and then he dared to say that within three years, China's film industry and online marketing would surpass Hollywood's!

What if it can't be done?
Anyway, it's all Li Mingyang's responsibility.

"Brother Wang, what's Li Mingyang thinking now? Is he going back to China or not?" Boss Zhao was so confused that he even called him Brother Wang.

Wang Changtian unscrewed the thermos cup, pretended to take a sip, but the tea was long gone.

Li Mingyang accompanied the high-ranking leader on a tour, praising him endlessly, which made Li Mingyang feel nervous and his mouth dry!

"Let's take it one step at a time... Mingyang is the kind of person who only does things when he's confident."

Do you even believe what you're saying?

(End of this chapter)