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

Chapter 773 Without ambition, I am worthless!
"Hey, Brother Li, this way, this is the VIP lounge, where are you going!"

Have you bought your plane ticket?

"No! You didn't buy it for me?"

"I borrowed a private jet."

"what!"

The Gulfstream G550, a luxury business jet, is worth up to 300 million. The annual maintenance cost for this aircraft alone is as high as 30 million!

Zhou Liang was a worldly man who had flown in private jets many times, but he was still astonished when he entered the cabin.

I wasn't stunned by the beauty of the two blonde, blue-eyed, 1.8-meter-tall flight attendants.

Instead, they were shocked by Gong Yu.

He couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried. Gong Yu and Li Mingyang talked all night about why the person who had clearly left would appear here.

"Hello! No wonder you grew up with Director Li, Zhou is truly a handsome young man!" Gong Yu stood up and took the initiative to shake hands with Zhou Liang.

"Hello, Mr. Gong." Zhou Liang straightened his back and said, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Go sit in the back. You can eat, drink, or do whatever you want. Just tell the flight attendant." Li Mingyang patted Zhou Liang on the back and sent him away.

This plane was purchased by Chairman Li personally and then subleased to iQiyi.

In the sky above the flying notebook, Li Mingyang and Gong Yu continued their conversation from a few hours earlier.

The Lunar New Year film battle may not be happening.

There are many reasons.

The main reason for this is Li Mingyang.

It's already mid-November, and Li Mingyang's film has yet to be submitted for review. More than a dozen film companies that were supposed to participate have all come to a standstill, and even those films with scheduled release dates are preparing to skip the deadline!

Originally, this Lunar New Year film battle was started by Li Mingyang.

He only acts, he doesn't direct.

Many people were unhappy and simply stopped playing.

Logically speaking, with Hollywood films withdrawing from release, if producers and distributors unite to boycott the Lunar New Year film season, the biggest losers would be cinemas.

Strangely, the theaters didn't retaliate, or even react at all.

Gong Yu was also unsure why the cinemas hadn't responded.

“Director Li, it’s no use that you’re the lead actor; they’re after your director status,” Gong Yu said.

The Lunar New Year film season is about to begin, and it will officially start at the end of this month.

The gambling thriller, originally scheduled for release at the end of November!

It's been confirmed that the data was misallocated!
A classic masterpiece by the trio of Agu, Qingyun, and Zha Zha Hui!
This one show!

Nick Cheung's acting was phenomenal, completely overshadowing the other two!

Ah Wei is already dead. Did you choose him? Idol!

I have Duan Kun in my grasp. Even Jesus can’t stop him. I say that!
This movie is quite a classic, and it did well at the box office!
Unfortunately, two Hollywood blockbusters were playing.

Gravity and the Hunger Games 2.

Both films have been withdrawn from release and postponed.

Zuo Shandiao is truly ruthless!

They say they support it, but then they just withdraw!
If the movie "The White Storm" receives good reviews, its box office performance could really be a hit!

He boasted that the Lunar New Year film season would gross 10 billion yuan!

Every movie that is released is a form of support for him.

He has said more than once that as long as the film is released, we're brothers!

However, the result was quite frustrating: if he didn't step up, no one else was willing to step up either!

I'd rather clear out my prime time slots...

Harmful to others without benefiting oneself?
not that simple.

With the influx of internet capital and the emergence of financial films, the domestic entertainment industry is now involved in too many factors.

Even though Gong Yu chose to stand with him again and brought a lot of inside information, many mysteries still remain.

It was like dark clouds looming over the battlefield!

There is only one solution at present: the movie he directed needs to be scheduled for release!

Seeing that Li Mingyang remained silent, Gong Yu took out a Cohiba cigar from the gold cigar box and handed it to Li Mingyang. "Director Li, it's already this late. How much longer are you going to hide it? If you keep hiding it, it'll be too late."

"You seem to be in a real hurry?" Li Mingyang took the cigar and grinned.

"If you still doubt me at this point, then our friendship ends here," Gong Yu said half-jokingly.

Li Mingyang sniffed the cigar twice and laughed, "I'm basically playing my cards face up, you guess what I'm up against."

Gong Yu snapped his fingers, summoned a flight attendant, and asked for a deck of cards.

Shortly after, a blonde flight attendant brought over a beautiful deck of cards.

Gong Yu opened the playing cards.

He pulled out a King card and placed it on the table. "Your Name (animated version)?"

"Half guessed right."

"Do you still make animated films?" Gong Yu asked in surprise.

Li Mingyang waved his hand, asking for playing cards.

Draw a small joker card and place it next to the big joker card. "The small joker is your name (animated version)."

Li Mingyang raised his left hand, extended his index finger, and forcefully tapped the king!
"The Great King is the new One-Punch Man!"

Gong Yu reacted in a second, "Are you crazy! They won't agree! I won't agree either!"

"Hollywood supports me."

Gong Yu waved his hands repeatedly, "You can't do that! The online release of the new One-Punch Man is exaggerated, but it doesn't mean it will still be successful in theaters. At best, it's just a B-grade Hollywood movie."

"B-class? Fast and Furious was B-class from the beginning."

"Not only is FBTV profiting from One-Punch Man, but iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video are also benefiting from it. How many billions of yuan in box office revenue do you think would be enough to offset our losses after One-Punch Man was released in theaters?"

"Two billion in box office revenue should be enough."

"Stop joking around. You can afford to mess with the Chinese entertainment industry, but you can't afford to mess with the shareholders inside FBTV... We're standing at the cusp of FBTV's multi-billion dollar market value. A mere two billion in box office revenue and a little over a hundred million in box office revenue sharing, do you think anyone would be interested in that?"

"I was just kidding."

Li Mingyang grinned, lit a cigar, turned to look out the window, and started puffing away.

They had a lot of fun drawing the lottery tickets.

……

Is Li Mingyang joking?

Gong Yu absolutely refused to believe it!
It's already mid-November, and even if Li Mingyang shoots quickly, from preparation to release, with all the green lights, the process will still take two and a half months.

Whether they can catch the last train of the Lunar New Year film season is still unknown.

I was just a nobody and I wasted more than ten days! Those ten days were agonizing!
However, there is no issue with the timing of releasing the new One-Punch Man during the Lunar New Year season.

As long as Li Mingyang dares to go, Zuo Shandiao will give him the green light.

Online films are now eligible for filing, and are being upgraded to theatrical release filings with direct submission for review!

Once approved, no publicity or promotion is needed; the release date will be set directly!

The new One-Punch Man movie isn't just a big hit, it's a real bombshell!
Gong Yu suspected that Li Mingyang had planned to do that from the very beginning!

Gong Yu shared his thoughts with Zhang Wei, who was also working on the same project.

Zhang Wei hesitated for more than five minutes before giving Gong Yu a positive answer.

Li Mingyang's schedule was extremely packed, and he didn't have time to film a new movie until the end of November.

Although Li Mingyang recently finished filming "The Witch 2," this film is a Sino-Korean co-production and has not been registered for theatrical release in China.

It's simply impossible to get through in China; they wouldn't even give us the green light.

Ginza is known as "the most expensive place in Asia".

A very quiet Japanese-style pub.

“One-Punch Man could indeed perfectly solve the problem of the Lunar New Year film season, but they are unlikely to agree to it because the interests of the cinemas cannot cover the interests of the market…” Zhang Wei said.

"He didn't mention it to you?" Gong Yu asked in surprise.

Zhang Wei shook her head.

"What did he mean by mentioning that to me?"

"I'll make you the bad guy," Zhang Wei said without hesitation.

Gong Yu adjusted his glasses, took a deep drag on his cigar, and after a long pause said, "I can spread the news, but the meeting is tomorrow! The vote won't pass."

"If it doesn't pass, it doesn't pass."

"Does he think we're afraid to remove him from his position?"

"Do you dare?" Zhang Wei calmly retorted.

Gong Yu was in a real bind. He drank a couple more cups and, emboldened by the alcohol, he gave Li Mingyang a thorough dressing-down.

"Once you've vented your emotions, go and do it. If you do as he says, he won't let you suffer any losses."

"He's really toxic!"

Gong Yu picked up the small wine cup and drank the liquor in one gulp.

Knowing full well that iQiyi's support for Li Mingyang would inevitably lead to them being targeted and harmed by various shady capital groups in the Chinese entertainment industry, they are now facing serious consequences.

But Gong Yu still stood firmly on Li Mingyang's side without hesitation.

He talked to Zhang Wei so much today, it was just him venting.

In truth, he had already decided on Li Mingyang; he looked down on everyone else.

He just didn't expect that Li Mingyang would be so audacious as to go against the shareholders of FBTV!

Gong Yu vaguely sensed Li Mingyang's purpose: to start a civil war ahead of schedule!

After Gong Yu left, Zhang Wei drank alone for more than an hour, then received a call from Li Mingyang, left the bar, and went to Kabukicho 2-chome.

Ginza showcases the most prosperous side of Japan; a trip to Tokyo is incomplete without visiting Ginza.

During the day, Ginza Street is bustling with traffic, but at night it becomes a world of pedestrians, with people crowding the streets.

Near Ginza, there's a place called Kabukicho Ichiban-gai, and this street is amazing! It's known as "Japan's No. 1 entertainment district".

It's a more advanced and high-end place than the Spider Cave.

Kabukicho Ichiban-gai is home to over 1000 cinemas, bars, brothels, nightclubs, love hotels, and other establishments, making it one of the few large red-light districts in Japan.

At night, the rows of buildings and bizarre billboards lining the streets remind you that this is a unique place, and even worldly people will be amazed when they come here.

Kabukicho is divided into 1-chome and 2-chome. 1-chome has restaurants, sex shops, and adult product stores, while 2-chome has hotels, bars, and nightclubs, with a clear division of labor.

After nightfall, Kabukicho is brightly lit and bustling with people, with many shops staying open until dawn.

The unique atmosphere of Kabukicho can make people lose themselves, even if it's not the wine that intoxicates them.

As a nation known for its eroticism, Japan boasts Ginza and Kabukicho, the world's most famous red-light districts.

This isn't just about selling meat!

Instead, it offers an emotional value that captivates both men and women!
Here are specially trained geisha who can sing and dance and are adept at social interaction.

Some male Kabuki performers primarily engage in song and dance performances, playing various roles.

The geishas and managers in the nightclubs and bars here earn very high incomes, with hourly wages reaching several thousand or even tens of thousands of yen.

Based on the calculation that 1 RMB equals 15 JPY, the hourly wage is between several hundred and several thousand yuan.

Why does Tokyo have a street like this?
It's very simple; wherever the US military is stationed, there are these red-light districts.

Just like where the US military is stationed, there is a proliferation of drugs.

It's no secret that the CIA and the US military are in cahoots to traffic drugs.

Zhang Wei arrived at a very luxurious nightclub according to the address.

Before she even entered the door, she heard Li Mingyang's words about being a lone warrior.

As Zhang Wei entered the nightclub, she saw Li Mingyang standing on the stage singing "The Lone Warrior".

On the dimly lit stage, a beam of light shone down as Li Mingyang sang passionately, gesturing wildly, with several scantily clad women behind him.

Zhang Wei arrived near the stage and found an empty table to sit down.

Just a song.

The audience burst into warm applause.

Li Mingyang handed the microphone to the dancer behind him, went offstage, went to a booth, and clinked glasses with Takeshi Kitano.

Takeshi Kitano's status in Japanese literature is equivalent to that of Zhang Yimou at the University of Tokyo.

A master of many talents.

He is not only a successful director, producer, and actor, but also a top comedian...

Such as appearing on television while drunk or stripping naked on the spot.

In addition, he has been shooting commercials continuously, from when he was young to when he was 70.

Having achieved financial freedom at a young age, he can do whatever he wants and film whatever he wants.

His film style is very diverse, among which the nonsensical style has had a profound influence on nonsensical comedy in Hong Kong films.

The core of Asian cinema has always been the script.

Takeshi Kitano's biggest regret is undoubtedly the Tokyo Olympics!
He didn't win the Palme d'Or, but neither did Zhang Yimou!
Zhang Yimou directed the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but Takeshi Kitano was not invited to direct the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.

Then came Takeshi Kitano's shocking attack on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, which stunned both China and the world!

Numerous renowned professors and scholars from the University of Tokyo offered various sophisticated interpretations of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.

Takeshi Kitano appeared on television for an interview, and his humor kicked off the interview with a statement that was quite unexpected. He said he had fallen asleep and slept very soundly, and hoped that he could get a refund.

The host was completely bewildered. Watching the Olympic opening ceremony was free, so why would they refund the money?

Takeshi Kitano said it was because he paid a lot of taxes.

There was nothing the host could do; given Takeshi Kitano's established reputation, he didn't dare to immediately refute him and could only agree, saying, "That's true."

Before the host could react, Takeshi Kitano dropped another bombshell, saying, "It's so embarrassing, I'll never dare to go abroad again!"

At this point, Takeshi Kitano is no longer commenting, but rather launching a scathing attack on the Tokyo Olympics.

Takeshi Kitano then asked the host in return, "Do you think it's exciting?"
The host was clearly trying to salvage the reputation of the Tokyo Olympics, saying that conditions were limited and several directors had been replaced. Before he could finish, Takeshi Kitano couldn't help but interrupt the host.

Takeshi Kitano said that there was no need for a director at all.

The host wanted to change the perspective, saying, "Looking back a few years from now..."

The host clearly wanted to say that looking back in a few years, things might not be so bad, but unfortunately Takeshi Kitano didn't give him that chance.

Takeshi Kitano continued, "That's how you'll know how stupid the doujinshi is."

The host clearly wanted to find something interesting among the many performances, so he mentioned the segment where the drones turned into the Earth.

Takeshi Kitano said that all you need to do is type it into a computer.

They've completely ripped off the face of the Japanese government.

Actually, comparing Zhang Yimou's status to Takeshi Kitano's in China is an overestimation of his abilities.

That's way too high a bar.

Takeshi Kitano's popularity in the Japanese film industry is insane... Japanese comedians have a very high status, not just in terms of pay.

It's also linked to politics!

This is due to historical reasons. After Japan was exploited by the United States and its economy collapsed, variety shows hosted by comedians became a major way for people to relieve their emotions.

Takeshi Kitano has interviewed too many political figures.

Li Mingyang chatted with Takeshi Kitano for a while, and then Kitano went on stage to sing and dance with the dancers.

According to Jia Zhangke, this guy is a nightclub regular; he feels uncomfortable if he doesn't visit a prostitute every day.

Physiological desires are secondary; the most important thing is psychological satisfaction.

I have to say, the emotional value of this nightclub girl in the book is really amazing.

She has fair skin, a beautiful face, and a cute appearance. She speaks sweetly and gently, which is especially good at satisfying a man's ego.

He originally planned to take Zhou Liang to meet female teachers, but unexpectedly, the women at the nightclub won Zhou Liang over.

Immersed in the embrace of a beautiful woman, he boasts and brags.

He looked smug and self-satisfied, as if the whole world belonged to him.

He even vowed to pay off the young lady's credit card debt.

With Zhou Liang's annual salary of 500,000 yuan, how could he possibly pay off their credit card debt?

Five hundred thousand dollars is more like it...

The nightclub closes early, around 11 PM, to allow guests to move on to the next round.

Kabukicho in Shinjuku usually has a second half.

Ginza is more difficult.

On the one hand, the price is very high, and on the other hand, the young lady has the initiative.

If you're not a regular, it's hard to get a second half.

Fishing!
But if the money is paid enough, there will be a second half right away.

Around 11 p.m., Zhou Liang and Takeshi Kitano each took a young lady to experience Ginza's nightlife.

Jia Zhangke must have been very envious, but he acted aloof and kept refusing, after all, his sister-in-law was right there.

In the second half, the group went to a late-night diner, right outdoors, and ate ramen, beer, roast chicken...

The notebook contains delicious food, and it tastes quite good.

Of course, the price is also very frightening.

The claim that the Japanese can't afford to eat is not just empty talk.

Ordinary people rely on supermarket bento boxes to make a living.

Office workers... In Japanese, office workers are equivalent to civil servants, provided they are not on labor dispatch contracts.

Corporate pension system!
After dinner, Li Mingyang and Zhang Wei strolled through the streets of Tokyo late at night. The most common sight they saw on the street was not female prostitutes, but male prostitutes.

Li Mingyang was quite curious, so he asked Zhang Wei why there were so many male prostitutes and where all the female prostitutes had gone.

Zhang Wei, however, said that this is a Tokyo specialty: men who don't want to go home can stand for hours on a single beer.

"Let's go to the pub for a drink!" Li Mingyang said.

“Expensive,” Zhang Wei replied.

Li Mingyang was taken aback, then remembered that those streetwalkers really did each have a bottle or a glass of beer in their hands.

Who would have thought that the notebook would ultimately solve its employment problem by simply lying flat...

"Are you really planning to use One-Punch Man to solve the problem of the Lunar New Year film season?" Zhang Wei stopped, turned to look at Li Mingyang, and asked.

"Mmm!" Li Mingyang said.

"You won't be staying in China for long; your future career will focus overseas. Have you thought about the consequences of what you're doing?"

"No!" Li Mingyang laughed.

Zhang Wei stared at Li Mingyang for a moment, then said calmly, "The FBTV you created is already the world's largest interest group. They can elevate you, but they can also destroy you."

Li Mingyang laughed, took off his sunglasses, placed his hands on Zhang Wei's shoulders, looked directly into her eyes, and said the most terrifying words in the calmest tone.

"I have taken on tens of billions of dollars in debt because of FBTV."

"If they dare to wrong me, I'll sell all my shares in FBTV and Enlight Media, dissolve Bouquet Entertainment, and retire in Dali!"

"Who can bear this outcome?"

"Without ambition, I am worthless!"

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(End of this chapter)