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

Chapter 772 The First Female Director in Chinese-Language Films Actually Talks About Money!

"No, why do you like her?! It's true that she's been slept with, and she even filmed hundreds of videos!" Li Mingyang said speechlessly.

“Ah… love arises without knowing its origin and deepens with time!” Zhou Liang raised his head and said with deep affection in his eyes.

Li Mingyang was utterly speechless at Zhou Liang's pathetic state.

Not to mention that Shirahama actively used various uniform seduction techniques, and his sex addiction was cured by him day and night.

Even with Bai Bin's brains, Zhou Liang couldn't handle him.

He's a cuckold, and he even washes Shirahama's underwear.

Let alone godmother, even Li Mingyang himself couldn't stand it!

He didn't want his brother, whom he grew up with, to be a cuckold.

This disease needs to be cured!
Li Mingyang was thinking about whether he should take Zhou Liang to the notebook to experience the charm of female teachers.

Zhou Liang spoke first, "Brother Li, I have to say something to you again."

"Don't call me Brother Li anymore. Your parents look at me strangely every time they hear you call me Brother Li. You're fucking ruining me."

"Alright, alright, then I'll call you Director Li."

Li Mingyang nodded.

“That Miss Republic of China has had her work suspended because of Fan Binbin’s harassment, why aren’t you doing anything about it?” Zhou Liang said.

"It's normal for production to stop when the director isn't around."

Li Mingyang was not entirely unaware of the matter concerning the Miss Republic of China.

At least he was aware of Fan Binbin's troubles, the change of director to Xu Anhua, and the surge in investment.

"Do you know why the director isn't here?" Zhou Liang asked.

"I'm sick and will be treated in Hong Kong. Director Xu is quite fond of Miss Republic of China. He even called me a few days ago to discuss the plot."

"Holy crap! You really don't know? Xu Anhua isn't sick at all; she was forced out by Fan Binbin."

Li Mingyang disagreed, refuting Zhou Liang's point of view, "Xu Anhua was invited by Fan Binbin. She likes to act like a female star, but it depends on the person. Xu Anhua is a top director, someone she dreams of currying favor with. How could she force her to leave? You don't understand the entertainment industry, don't believe everything you hear."

"Oh dear! It's true that Xu Anhua was invited by Fan Binbin. At first, she was on Fan Binbin's side, changing the dual-female lead script into a female-centric movie. But later, Bai Bin won over Director Xu with her acting skills and dedication. Xu became particularly fond of Bai Bin, which made Fan Binbin unhappy. She caused trouble on set, got sick, and refused to film..."

Li Mingyang got angry halfway through the story, waiting for Zhou Liang to finish his rambling tale of the Republic-era Miss farce.

He was so angry!
Zhang Wei, Li Meijin, Yanzi, Gong Yu, Xu Zheng, Zhong Xiaoyu... everyone knew, but no one told him.

Everyone knew he was lacking movies for the Lunar New Year season, but no one told him!
If I hadn't met Zhou Liang today and learned about the farce of the Miss Republic of China from him...

He really didn't know how much longer he would be kept in the dark.

"Brother Liang, could you arrange a car for me? I want to go check out the film crew of 'Miss Republic of China'."

"Okay!" Zhou Liang, Bai Bin's sycophant, happily cheered and quickly left the room.

pat!

Li Mingyang lit a cigarette, rested his hand on the table, and his gaze gradually became unfocused.

The bigger the company, the more people it has.

Those in power are often the most isolated from information.

The idea that meetings are a way to learn about the company is pure nonsense.

We must go down to the grassroots level, and at the same time, we need a group of trustworthy people to provide timely feedback.

Lei Jun did this very well.

A negative example is Li, the chairman of Baidu.

This deception of superiors and subordinates is utterly lawless.

The staff below provided Chairman Li with a personalized service!
By using private mobile phone numbers, big data analysis can be used to identify the boss's preferences and analyze meeting content, which in turn can be used to assign app content to the boss.

The CEO was locked in the online world and had no idea what had become of Baidu.

There have even been instances where Baidu officially sold off its Tieba forums for a tiny bit of traffic.

The boss didn't find out until much later.

Even when they are far ahead, they still encounter recruitment fraud.

The boss took a plane overnight and personally sealed off the building, opening it completely from top to bottom, leaving no one out!
Even with Pony Ma's hands-on approach, Tencent became too big, leading to the creation of a system of kings with different surnames.

"It's a thousand miles away, I can't interfere..."

Li Mingyang murmured, sounding both helpless and worried.

Suddenly, his gaze focused, revealing a complex smile.

He took a deep drag of his cigarette and tossed the butt into his glass.

There are no shortcuts, only diligence and hard work.

Lei Jun gave a standard answer.

……

The filming location for the Miss Republic of China series was Chedun Film and Television Base.

Li Mingyang went straight to the hotel where the film crew was staying.

Because Li Mingyang specifically asked Zhou Liang to inform Bai Bin that he would be going to the film set immediately.

As soon as he entered the hotel, the crew members and the main cast and crew were waiting for him in the lobby.

Surprisingly, Xu Anhua was also there.

Li Mingyang greeted everyone with a smile, and soon he discovered that the behind-the-scenes workings of this film crew were very complex.

There are people who have bouquets of flowers, as well as those from the Hong Kong entertainment circle and the Korean entertainment circle.

"Director Xu, you've worked hard. I didn't expect to see you here. Weren't you in Hong Kong for medical treatment?" Li Mingyang said with a smile, holding Xu Anhua's hand.

"Thank you for your concern, Director Li. I just got back myself," Xu Anhua said awkwardly.

Li Mingyang released his grip and glanced at the two leading ladies, Bai Bin and Fan Binbin, as well as Zhong Xiaoyu behind Fan Binbin.

He then waved to the two women and asked Xu Anhua where the hotel's conference room was.

Not long after.

Li Mingyang arrived at the hotel's conference room.

Everyone else waited outside.

Only Li Mingyang, Xu Anhua, Bai Bin, and Fan Binbin were in the meeting room.

Bai Bin and Fan Binbin sat on opposite sides of the conference table, with Xu Anhua sitting to his left in the middle.

Before Li Mingyang could speak, Xu Anhua's eyes lit up and he said, "Director Li, you've come at the right time. We're starting filming tonight. If you're free, why don't you make a cameo appearance?"

Li Mingyang was taken aback by these words. He wanted to refuse, but then he thought that this was also a movie he had invested in.

"We can talk about the cameo role later. Let's discuss the film's progress first. Director Xu, when will you wrap up filming and deliver the film?"

"Oh, you two go out for a bit," Xu Anhua suddenly said, turning to the two women.

The two girls are now like little lambs, very well-behaved.

But that doesn't mean they listened to everything. They both looked at Li Mingyang at the same time. Li Mingyang nodded, and the two women smiled sweetly and left amicably.

They turned on each other as soon as they stepped outside, giving each other a disdainful look, and then one went left and the other right, waiting in the corridor.

The two women thought they would reach an agreement quickly, but they ended up talking for more than half an hour in the conference room, leaving their legs numb from standing in high heels.

I re-entered the meeting room.

Fan Binbin and Bai Bin immediately noticed something was wrong.

Li Mingyang smiled happily, while Xu Anhua's expression was somewhat bitter.

It feels like I've been sold off, but it was worth it.

It’s very confusing.

Bai Bin's eyes flickered, and he immediately knew that Li Mingyang had won over Xu Anhua.

Derek Yee's "I Am Somebody" is a very niche story about pursuing dreams, and nobody had any faith in it.

Li Mingyang's involvement directly propelled this niche subject to widespread popularity.

Before the movie was even finished filming, the entire crew, from top to bottom, was completely controlled by capital.

As a fellow Hong Kong director, it would be a lie to say that Ann Hui isn't envious.

Li Mingyang is currently at the peak of fame and fortune; he can easily lift countless people up with just a flick of his wrist.

Fan Binbin gazed at Li Mingyang with seductive eyes, her gaze full of affection.

It wasn't that no one handed Li Mingyang a notebook.

Even Hollywood offered Li Mingyang a script, directly casting him as the male lead.

Li Mingyang never responded to other people's notebooks, as if they didn't exist.

I'm just a nobody, and nobody knows why Li Mingyang favors me so much.

However, the fact remains that the interior of the Great Red Sea is a vast expanse of water.

This is something many Hong Kong directors dream of.

Having been involved in Hong Kong's entertainment circle for many years, Fan Binbin has some inside knowledge of it.

Xu Anhua and Er Dongshen are both people from Paul Bernard.

She longed to reach the Red Sea and achieve success more than anyone else.

Xu Anhua was more envious, jealous, and resentful than anyone else...

The theme of "Miss Republic of China" is not good enough; it's not patriotic enough. Hsu An-hua will definitely make another one.

Fan Binbin was eating what was in her bowl while eyeing what was in the pot.

Looking at Li Mingyang, I thought of Zhong Xiaoyu.

She wasn't confident she could handle Li Mingyang.

We've been training for this for a thousand days, but we're only using it for one. We can only rely on Xiaoyu now.

Bai Bin and Fan Binbin remained silent, both waiting for Li Mingyang to speak.

It wasn't Li Mingyang who spoke first, but Xu Anhua. "Director Li, I've thought about it carefully, and I can't accept your proposal."

Li Mingyang looked at Xu Anhua with some surprise. The terms he offered were already incredibly generous, as they were the same as those offered by his senior, Section Chief Jia.

Even if you lose the bet, there's no financial loss.

"I am grateful to Director Li for thinking so highly of this old guy. I can't let the people who trust me suffer losses. I'm not that kind of person."

"What does Director Xu mean?"

"I want the kind of betting contract that Jiang Wen has, where you have to pay money if you lose."

Li Mingyang smiled and said, "Director Xu, don't be impulsive. As far as I know, you don't have much savings. I know your concerns. I made a bet with Er Dongshen and didn't make him lose money, but I still did my best... In my opinion, your willingness to entrust your reputation to me is the greatest trust and the greatest reward. Money really doesn't matter."

You don't lack money, but I do!

"Director Li's reputation is even more precious. He won the Palme d'Or at the age of 24. No film dares to portray such a thing, but Director Li made it happen. This is a success for Chinese-language films and a revival of national culture. I cannot let a national hero suffer losses. If rewards and punishments are not clearly defined, then you are looking down on me."

It must be said that great directors have a pleasant way of speaking, especially Ann Hui, the pinnacle of Chinese-language film female directors; her words are truly melodious.

Li Mingyang was deeply moved, especially by Xu Anhua's words about a national hero, which touched his heart.

My feelings for Xu Anhua grew stronger and stronger!
Li Mingyang doesn't care about money; he doesn't even know how much money he has.

Xu Anhua spoke so sweetly that Li Mingyang really didn't want to trick her. Therefore, he said that he would let Xu Anhua make all the decisions regarding the Miss Republic of China title, and that the matter of betting on box office revenue should not be mentioned again.

"Director Xu, please stop. I appreciate your kindness. Regardless of how well Miss Republic of China performs at the box office, you will always be a top-notch director in my heart. I will definitely invest in any new scripts you have in the future."

"Director Li, I'm already so old. You're not willing to wait, but I can't afford to!"

"I've agreed to the cameo role."

“Great! With Director Li in the cast, the buzz will definitely increase. In today’s film market, what’s most needed for box office success is exposure, which is similar to traffic.”

"Ah."

"Director Li, I want to learn from you. You can't achieve anything without pushing yourself. I need a performance-based contract like Jiang Wen's to motivate myself."

Li Mingyang couldn't persuade Xu Anhua otherwise, so he nodded.

Then Li Mingyang smiled.

As soon as Li Mingyang nodded, Xu Anhua began to make demands, haggling over every penny of the profits.

Xu Anhua went through such a long detour because he wanted to make money!

Not only was Li Mingyang shocked, but the two women were also shocked!
In a film industry dominated by male directors, she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Director three times and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director six times. She is the Chinese director with the most Golden Horse, Hong Kong Film Awards, and Hong Kong Film Awards in Chinese film history, more than Zhang Yimou, Hou Xiaoxian, Li An, and Wang Mojing.

Unafraid of power or capital, despite producing many popular and classic works and winning numerous awards, he was ultimately poor...

She claimed that film was her husband and literature was her mistress.

A master of Chinese art films! The top female director in Chinese cinema actually talks about money... and she talks about it with great expertise, arguing over every single penny.

They were only satisfied with the box office revenue bet of 500 million, and they actually increased the box office profit sharing bonus from 20% to 24.5%!
Li Mingyang didn't understand why Xu Anhua suddenly changed her personality, nor did Fan Binbin and Bai Bin.

But there was one thing the two women immediately understood.

With a 500 million yuan box office bet, Hsu An-hua is guaranteed a box office dividend of nearly 160 million yuan; if that's not enough, she has to make up the difference herself!
This box office performance was no challenge for Li Mingyang.

But for Xu Anhua, that was immense pressure!
She doesn't have any movies that grossed over 100 million yuan at the box office in mainland China.

If we consider films released in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan, "A Simple Life" is her only film to gross over 100 million HKD.

For the sake of her future, she turned around and began to put pressure on Bai Bin and Fan Binbin.

Xu Anhua reprimanded the actress... Li Mingyang, watching from the sidelines, could only describe it in four words.

I am ashamed of myself!

As a female director, Xu Anhua understands actresses too well. Her words were not harsh or verbally insulting, but they were deadly.

She likes to compare herself to actresses she has worked with... or actresses she admires.

This comparison broke the two women's defenses.

After making the two women compare and break their defenses, she doesn't press her advantage. Instead, she encourages them, gives them advice, and helps them improve.

Finally, adopting the stance of the top female director in Chinese-language cinema, she declared that if the two women continued to cause trouble, they would both be kicked out!

Miss Republic of China couldn't do without Hsu An-hua!
If she runs away, who would dare to take over this project?
The rumors that Bai Bin and Fan Binbin were forced to resign from the position of China's top female director are something they can't withstand.

But Xu Anhua dared to lay off two women.

She can bring in even better actresses anytime!

Capital isn't stupid; of course, it will choose Xu Anhua.

Seeing that the farce surrounding the Miss Republic of China was resolved by Xu Anhua without bloodshed.

Just as Li Mingyang was about to leave, Gong Yu suddenly arrived.

"Mr. Gong, what a coincidence that you've appeared here!" Li Mingyang said half-jokingly.

Gong Yu adjusted his glasses, revealing an awkward smile, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

For a moment, Li Mingyang was a little confused about what he was trying to do.

……

For Gong Yu, the title of Miss Republic of China was just something he casually pointed to.

Success or failure is irrelevant.

Wang Wei was the first person at Dongda Internet Capital to invest in animation.

He was kicked out of Youku Tudou by Lao Gu.

After a short break, he wanted to be like Steve Jobs and create a Pixar for Tokyo University, which is called "Chasing Light"!

When a former IT tycoon turned into an anime otaku, a legend of anime and manga was born at the University of Tokyo.

The two giants of animation films at Southeast University are, without a doubt, Enlight Media and Light Chaser Animation.

In the realm of animation, the three giants are iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video.

Many people believe that penguins should be far ahead in the field of animation.

In reality... iQiyi completely outperforms Tencent!

This involves Yuewen's IPO. In order to make the data look better, they packaged and sold the novel IPs from the golden age of online literature to iQiyi!
These IPs eventually became the most powerful link in iQiyi Animation's entire industry chain layout!
A classic case of one's own people betraying each other!

Li Mingyang has been away from the mainland for two years.

In the long-form video war in mainland China, Youku is the leader, Tencent has the widest layout, and iQiyi is the fastest growing.

It's fair to say that mainland China's long-form video industry follows iQiyi's lead.

iQiyi is at the forefront of innovation in content, technology, and resources.

A super tycoon who combines capital thinking and entertainment industry thinking.

Precise moves! Powerful actions!
Like a damn reborn person!
Comparable to Jack Ma!
He is also the first outstanding representative of the internet to establish a golden reputation.

He entered the core circle of Dongda University's culture!

Throughout numerous internal FBTV meetings, Gong Yu maintained a low profile, never expressing his own opinions and always following the crowd.

Even today, Gong Yu, through the guise of a Miss Republic of China, opened her heart and talked with Li Mingyang all night.

The two discussed everything from the state of the Chinese entertainment industry to the fierce competition in the long-form video market in mainland China, and then to the establishment of a long-form video ecosystem.

It then extended to BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent), celebrity IPs, the dominance of online traffic, the Lunar New Year film season battle, LeEco's ambitions...

Then the conversation moved from FBTV to Asia and then to the world.

After that night, Li Mingyang realized he had underestimated Gong Yu!

He has evolved to a terrifying degree, completing the integration of capital and the mindset of the domestic entertainment industry.

A prediction made ten years in advance: the future of long-form video lies in the animation industry!

This viewpoint is absolutely correct!
Anime characters, their stories never fall apart!
The highest level of animation is its ability to combine with AI to create virtual idols!
The animated film K-POP: The Witcher, co-developed by Netflix and Sony, was aimed at this direction and achieved great success!
It's comparable to Disney's Frozen!

Frozen is a vast commercial empire comprised of movies, music, merchandise, stage shows, and theme park experiences, with its IP value far exceeding the box office revenue of its films.

The two Frozen movies grossed $27.2 billion worldwide, while licensed merchandise generated a staggering $105 billion!

Animation is the future of long-form video!

If Gong Yu was at the "ghost level" before Li Mingyang went abroad.

Two years later, Li Mingyang believed that Gong Yu had grown to the Dragon level.

Actually, no, he's already at the half-step Dragon Peak!

"My goodness, you guys are really good at talking!"

As soon as Li Mingyang stepped out, he bumped into Zhou Liang, who handed him a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) and said, "My goodness, you guys can really talk! You've been talking all night!"

"You haven't left yet..." Li Mingyang took the jianbing guozi and started eating it. "I don't think the hotel can make this taste like the kind I ate when I was a kid."

"Right? I bought it outside."

Li Mingyang finished his jianbing guozi in five bites and patted Zhou Liang on the shoulder.

Although Zhou Liang was his hidden dragon.

But this Crouching Dragon is not the same Crouching Dragon.

This Zhuge Liang didn't need three visits to his thatched cottage, nor did he possess extraordinary talent.

Only loyalty.

Li Mingyang looked at Zhou Liang's face and thought it looked incredibly treacherous!

That bastard has no bottom line; he showed Zhou Liang Bai Bin's videos...

Not only will it fail to make Zhou Liang give up on Bai Bin, it may even make Zhou Liang feel more sorry for Bai Bin and love Bai Bin even more!

How to save a turtle man?

Demystify!

Old Yi, who had a promising future ahead of him after retirement, had it ruined by a troublesome woman.

Of course, it's no big deal, I'll be out sooner or later.

The internet has a memory, but that memory isn't as real as people think.

After all, there's no blue background with white text, a decisive decision!
Capital can manipulate public opinion, use online trolls to act as fans, confuse the public, and create a mix of truth and falsehood.

(End of this chapter)