Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 97: Keeping it Fair and the Future Star Girl
In late June, the World Health Organization lifted its travel warning for Beijing and removed it from the list of areas where SARS was spreading.

This means that the fight against SARS in Beijing has ended and the city has begun to return to normal in an orderly manner.

Yan Li and Qin Lan, who had once lived alone in their little nest, had to return to reality.

Qin Lan was probably stimulated by this on the last night. She behaved extremely crazy and acted as if she was determined to die together. Then she was beaten up by Yan Li. The next day, she stayed in bed whining and didn't want to get up.

Yan Li was full of energy and resumed his habit of getting up early to exercise. He bought breakfast and sat by the bed to call Qin Lan to get up.

"Hurry up and eat. We still have to move today."

Originally, Qin Lan rented a separate apartment in Nongguangli because she didn't want Yan Li to succeed so quickly and wanted to control the pace.

We have been living together for two months now, so there is no need for each of us to have our own house.

Anyway, Qin Lan didn't consider leaving any private space, and she just wanted to live with Yan Li.

So it was proposed to give up the house in Nongguangli and move to the house in Guanghuali rented by Yan Li. The place is larger and the rent can be saved.

Yan Li hesitated for a moment, but when he couldn't think of a suitable reason to refuse, he agreed.

Although he is a playboy, he is not without conscience.

The girl is so devoted to him and her love for him is as deep as the sea. How could he be indifferent? Although he hasn't figured out what to do yet, it is impossible for him to let go.

Just get along with each other for now, maybe after a long time, you will find a turning point.

Qin Lan couldn't afford to cheat, so Yan Li lifted the thin quilt and put his hand in to tickle her. Qin Lan couldn't stand the torture anymore and got dressed and got up obediently.

The moving company has been contacted and the luggage and belongings have been packed in advance. After dinner, I contacted the landlord to move.

The two houses were very close to each other, so Qin Lan's belongings could be moved to Guanghuali in one trip.

Then the two of them began to clean the room, mainly Qin Lan.

It’s not that Yan Li is lazy, but he always thinks things are useless or old and wants to throw them away and buy new ones.

Qin Lan had her own ideas. Except for the kitchen where she had no say, she was not satisfied with the way Yan Li cleaned other places.

So, Qin Lan, who couldn't bear it any longer, pushed Yan Li aside and decorated the house herself with great interest, integrating her personal belongings into the new home harmoniously bit by bit.

It’s no wonder that Yan Li rarely comes to this house in Guanghuali, so it’s not very popular. After Qin Lan’s decoration, it immediately became more livable.

Qin Lan, who was originally in a bad mood, cleaned up the new house in one breath and collapsed in Yan Li's arms completely exhausted.

Although she was physically tired, Qin Lan was in high spirits. She counted on her fingers and asked Yan Li what was still missing at home and planned to go out and buy some in the next two days.

Then, Qin Lan became a little depressed again.

Although they moved in together, after SARS ended, they both had to start new jobs and were about to separate.

Yan Li is about to join the crew of "The Emperor of Han Wu", and she also has to cooperate with various promotional work for "My Fair Princess 3". They will not see each other for at least one or two months, maybe even longer.

When we weren't together before, it was hard to be apart for so long.

Now, they have been living together for more than two months and are in the passionate period of love. Qin Lan misses Yan Li even when he goes out to buy breakfast, not to mention being separated for such a long time.

Yan Li was also a little reluctant.

He had been in a relationship with Dong Xuan before, and although they were often together, it was just a campus romance, and they had never lived together for such a long time.

For more than two months, Yan Li saw Qin Lan every day when he opened his eyes, and they had three meals a day together.

During this SARS epidemic, apart from the occasional feeling of being trapped and the brilliant performance of "Conquer", most of Yan Li's memories are of the warm and sweet moments with Qin Lan.

The hero has a hard time being a beauty!
Beauty really wears down one's will, and Yan Li decided to abstain from sex for three months.

Well, Qin Lan and Dong Xuan are not included, nor is Huang Shengyi. And if someone insists on throwing themselves at him, it’s not his fault…

"correct."

Yan Li remembered something, and under Qin Lan's puzzled look, he stood up, took something out of his bag and handed it to Qin Lan.

Qin Lan took it and looked at it: "Passbook? 50?!"

Yan Li sat back down, hugged Qin Lan, and explained, "This is the money you gave me. I added some more to make it even. I'm keeping it with you. Business is risky, so I have to have a backup plan."

Yan Li couldn't bear to take Qin Lan's money, but he was also afraid that buying a house would cause trouble, so he simply found this excuse.

Give the money to Qin Lan and let her keep it first. Later, find a suitable time and excuse, and the money will become Qin Lan's small treasury.

"This money...I take it?"

Qin Lan hesitated, not knowing whether to accept it. Yan Li kissed her and persuaded her.

"Take it. I don't feel safe leaving it with anyone else."

This sentence convinced Qin Lan. Holding the passbook in her hand, Qin Lan was moved and happy and gave him a kiss.

Yan Li asked her to keep so much cash. He trusted her, he loved her so much, and she loved him so much.

Finally, he managed to fool her, and Yan Li breathed a sigh of relief. He kissed Qin Lan's cherry lips, and his heart began to itch again.

We are about to part ways, and it will take some time for us to meet again, so every bite counts.

"No."

Qin Lan grabbed Yan Li and shook her head repeatedly. She had been too crazy last night and the negative state had not yet subsided. She really couldn't take it anymore.

Yan Li also knew this. He didn't expect to do any real work, so other methods were just as good as a way to relieve fatigue.

So Yan Li held Qin Lan's soft and smooth ankle. Qin Lan understood what he meant and spat at him lightly with a slightly red face.

Pervert, why are you always competing with your feet...

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Yan Li joined the crew of "The Emperor of Han Wu" at the end of June, but a few days before that, he packed his bags and left Guanghuali.

Then we moved to the Beijing Film Academy community.

Although Beijing Film Academy still controls students' going out, it is not as strict as before.

At least in the Beijing Film Academy complex next door, although Dong Xuan could not stay overnight, she could sneak out before the lights went out under the pretext of rehearsing or returning to the dormitory.

If anything goes wrong, Guan Yue can report it, and with the time to get dressed, she can return to school in just over ten minutes.

Dong Xuan has been pretty crazy since we last met for over two months.

It was only because Yan Li was in good health that he could handle it easily, otherwise Dong Xuan would have realized something was wrong immediately.

The wind stopped and the clouds dispersed. Yan Li hugged Dong Xuan's fair, tender and soft body and took out a passbook.

"30?"

Dong Xuan looked at the passbook blankly: "Why are you giving me so much money?"

"Business is risky. I'm leaving some money with you as a backup. I wouldn't trust you with someone else."

Yan Li stroked Dong Xuan's shoulders and skillfully repeated what he had said to Qin Lan.

He knew Dong Xuan well. If he told her that it was her living expenses, she might not accept it, at least not that much. He had to find a reason that she could accept.
Sure enough, after listening to Yan Li's explanation, Dong Xuan no longer refused. She accepted the passbook honestly and said in a firm tone.

"I'll keep the money for you."

Yan Li felt a bit of a headache after hearing this and advised, "I'll pay it back later. It's just an insurance policy. Spend what you need to spend, don't be too stingy."

"understood."

Dong Xuan replied perfunctorily, then looked at the passbook in her hand with a smile and suggested, "I still have quite a bit of money from you before, plus my own film pay and living expenses. Why don't we put it all in and use it as our...family passbook?"

"up to you."

Yan Li has already given up. He has given the money and will not ask for it back. He doesn't care whether they save it or spend it.

When Dong Xuan saw Yan Li recognize the three words "our family", she happily kissed Yan Li, and then began to think about where to hide the passbook.

Yan Li leaned on the bed and looked at her, muttering to himself, vaguely distracted.

The 50 yuan given to Qin Lan included part of her own money, and Yan Li gave about 30 yuan.

Since he had given money to Qin Lan, Yan Li couldn't be partial and treat Dong Xuan, who had been with him longer, badly, so he also gave her 30 yuan.

No matter what happens in the future, let’s keep everything equal for now.

In the next few days, except for a few social engagements, Yan Li basically stayed in the Beijing Film Academy community. Dong Xuan's dormitory was strictly checked at night and she could not let him stay overnight, so she skipped classes during the day to accompany him.

If it weren't for the SARS epidemic, Beijing Film Academy would have delayed its summer vacation, and this girl would have wanted to join Yan Li's crew.

When she was filming "Snow Goddess Dragon", Yan Li followed the crew, serving as her agent during the day and teaching her acting at night.

So Dong Xuan planned to be Yan Li's assistant on the set of "The Emperor of Han Wu", carrying bags and bringing water during the day, and warming the bed at night to keep him company.

Lin Jiachuan: "..."

Why are there still people here to challenge me?!

Yan Li did not agree with Dong Xuan's proposal. Previously, Yan Li went to support Dong Xuan in the production of "Snow Goddess Dragon" because he was worried about Dong Xuan being alone.

He had a good relationship with Li Peng, the producer of "Snow Goddess Dragon", so people turned a blind eye to his behavior, and he left not long after that.

But he didn't receive that treatment in "The Emperor Wu of Han".

There are people inside and outside the crew, and many of them have left their homes and jobs to work. It is not a good influence for a pretty girl to come in and out of Yan Li every day.

So he gave up being an assistant or something, but the two of them agreed that Dong Xuan could visit the set when she had her summer vacation.

Bringing girls and family members/friends to visit the crew while filming, although the work is similar, it is two completely different concepts.

Yan Li himself may not care, but he still has to take care of Dong Xuan's reputation.

...

The day before leaving the capital, Yan Li finally remembered Huang Shengyi and hung out in Zhiqiang South Garden for half a day.

Huang Shengyi's dissatisfaction with Yan Li for not contacting her for a long time was quickly resolved by Yan Li's fierce "persuasion", and she softly told Yan Li about her own affairs.

"Casting for Zhou Xingchi's movie?"

Yan Li looked at Huang Shengyi strangely, if he remembered correctly.

There is a piece of future information in Meiyue Intelligence that does mention that Huang Shengyi was a Star Girl, and later it seems that she broke up with Zhou.

"Yes, the assistant director said that the crew was very satisfied with my photos. This is a great opportunity. I want to go to Shanghai for an interview, but the airfare and hotel are quite expensive..."

Yan Li understood what Huang Shengyi meant and took out two stacks of cash from his bag.

"Take it and use it first. If it's not enough, call me later."

"That's enough, thank you, Senior Brother."

Huang Shengyi was very happy, and Yan Li was also very pleased. Look, this is what it means to be sensible. Spend money when you are given it, and ask for it when you are short of money.

Yan Li suffered a lot from Dong Xuan and Qin Lan, so he would never dare to provoke such girls easily in the future, as it would be easy for him to be trapped.

It’s much easier for someone like Huang Shengyi.

We come together because of benefits and we part because of benefits. No one owes anyone anything, which saves us a lot of trouble.

Yan Li guessed that once Huang Shengyi became a star girl and saw the glitz and bustle of the entertainment industry, he, the so-called senior brother and small boss, would naturally have to leave.

Thinking of this, Yan Li's hands began to become dishonest again, gently stroking the back garden of the future star girl in his arms.

The countdown for the trial card has begun. You must try it out before it expires to avoid losing money...

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At the end of June, Yan Li and Lin Jiachuan boarded a plane to Hengdian.

It was not Yan Li’s first time to fly, but it was his first time to sit in first class.

However, his current state of mind is much better than before. He is not like Lin Jiachuan who would touch this and that excitedly, look around curiously, and then close his eyes to think about things.

Before leaving, he took the time to meet Qian Yanqiu, the director of "Detective Di Renjie".

The crew of "Detective Di Renjie" is willing to accept external investment!
Compared to "Conquest", which is a modern drama with fewer episodes, the production cost of the 30-episode costume drama "Detective Di Renjie" is expected to be much higher, ranging from about 800 million to 1200 million.

Although CCTV is a large and powerful company, it cannot guarantee that it will make a profit from such a costume drama with few stars.

Now that someone has offered to share the risk, there is no reason to refuse.

However, after all, it is a CCTV project and will most likely be broadcast on CCTV. It naturally has platform advantages, so it is also more powerful in cooperation.

A 500% share would require Yan Li to invest million yuan.

The distribution business can also be discussed, but only 10% of the distribution share is supported.

The contract was not particularly harsh, but it definitely reduced Yan Li's profit margin. However, Yan Li still agreed to it.

First of all, Yan Li believed that this drama would make money. At worst, he would make less money, which would still be a profit.

Secondly, Yan Li now needs to build his reputation and attract investment and projects. Even if this project does not make money, as long as it can become popular, he is willing to invest.

Thirdly, Yan Li wanted to see if he could use this project to get in touch with CCTV, or even just establish a good relationship with it.

At this stage, the biggest sponsor and platform in the entire TV drama market is CCTV. Most of the TV dramas with the highest sales prices and the best broadcasts every year come from CCTV.

All TV dramas are proud to be broadcast on CCTV, as it represents the greatest profits and fame.

Since Yan Li is engaged in the film and television industry, how could he not be willing to maintain good relations with CCTV?

However, given Yan Li's personality, if he can't take advantage, he will suffer a loss.

So he studied it for a long time and agreed to CCTV's request, but asked to become the copyright holder of "Detective Di Renjie".

Investing in the film and television industry does not mean you can get the copyright!

Many times, investors only enjoy a share of the profits and have no say in the copyright itself.

Especially at this time, most crews don’t care about this. They may not make money after filming, so no one cares who holds the copyright. As long as they can share the money, it’s fine.

Therefore, if investors do not understand and do not ask, they generally assume that the copyright belongs to the producer.

Only if it is clearly a joint production or joint filming and jointly registered with the relevant authorities can copyright be enjoyed without a clear contract.

Yan Li knew that the drama "Detective Di Renjie" would have a sequel in the future, so he planned to hold the copyright and see if he could get a piece of the pie.

CCTV paid limited attention to "Detective Di Renjie" and did not take it seriously.

Therefore, they just asked Yan Li to sign a clause of concerted action to ensure that he would not cause trouble, and then agreed to let Yi'an Film and Television become the co-producer and copyright holder of the drama.

Yan Li is very straightforward. There is no problem with acting in unison. He will definitely cooperate with CCTV.

Similarly, once this clause is signed, if we want to develop a sequel, we must act in concert with Yan Li, or at least seek his consent...

(End of this chapter)