Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 52 Gradually Encroaching
"We can't rush this matter. With her current level, she can barely even get a role in a TV series, let alone a movie."

Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Jingfei were about to argue, but Lu Kuan interrupted them with a wave of his hand:
"I have prepared a script and have almost found the actors. In a few days I will ask for leave from the crew to start filming."

Lu Kuan paused, his true intentions becoming clear: "Now we just need a heroine."

After experiencing the strange incident of a young Taoist priest who came from the deep mountains of the mainland suddenly getting acquainted with the big sister of Hong Kong, Cheng Jingfei and Liu Xiaoli are now somewhat immune to his surprising qualities.

"Xiaolu, tell me in detail."

Liu Xiaoli's eyes were eager, just like when she later sought the heroine role in "The Forbidden Kingdom" for her daughter, but unfortunately the ending was not good.

"It's a feature film, the female lead doesn't have many scenes, and it's not too difficult, which suits Xiao Liu's current acting level."

"The investment is 1000 million. The male leads are Yu Wenle, Chen Guanxi, Nicholas Tse from Hong Kong, and Feng Yuanzheng from the mainland. Ms. Mei Yanfang will also have a cameo role."

That’s right, the case of Nicholas Tse, who was easily predicted by Lu Kuanda’s prophecy, taking the blame for someone else’s crime, has come to an end.

I resolutely obeyed the verdict and ended up doing 240 hours of social work as a Hong Kong student.

Huo Wenxi immediately contacted Mei Yanfang and agreed to the aforementioned cooperation conditions. He has officially signed the contract and is preparing to go to the mainland with Chen Guanxi and Yue Wenle to start work in the near future.

Me! The little immortal of Maoshan, came down from the mountain at the age of 19, and played in the small copy of Tongtiandai in Xiangjiang Entertainment at the age of 20. The record can be checked!

As the names were spoken one by one, Cheng Jingfei's pale face turned rosy.

The entertainment industry is a jungle of laws. If you have the ability, everything is easy. The next step is just to discuss how to achieve equal exchange.

He and Liu Xiaoli did not doubt the truthfulness of Lu Kuan's words. There was no point in faking it.

At least you should see the contract documents before processing the equity change and industrial and commercial registration for him. It is easy to be exposed if you tell lies.

Now we enter the MVP settlement phase for Boss Lu.

"I currently own 62% of Red Star Studio, Director Zhang owns 8%, and Xiaoli owns 30%."

"How about Xiaoli and I each give 5%?"

Lu Kuan asked for an exorbitant price and then paid it back: "I want 25%!"

Cheng Jingfei almost vomited blood. He had never seen anyone talk about business like this. What kind of person is this!
"Impossible. Xiaoli is Concubine Yi's mother. Director Zhang's shares are already very small."

He didn't mention himself. Any prudent businessman would not give up the controlling stake easily. He must at least ensure a 51% shareholding ratio.

Lu Kuan used threats and inducements: "How about I make a bet with Mr. Cheng!"

Damn it, here we go again!

That is to say, Mei Yanfang and Wang Minhui were not present, otherwise they would have witnessed the little fairy's hat trick of prophecy!
Cheng Jingfei hesitated and said nothing. He now believed that this little immortal had real skills.

I can’t say that I know everything, but anyone who dares to bet on something must have some confidence.

He didn't say anything, but Liu Xiaoli was eager to reach a cooperation, even if it meant giving up more shares.

When the company makes money, Liu Yifei gets a share. As a shareholder, she will not lose out in any way.

The key is that it is not easy for my daughter to encounter such resources when she starts out, she must seize it!
I could even get Sissi a free acting teacher. Lu Kuan wouldn't charge her extra for tutoring, would he? "Our film is low-budget and has a short production run. We're planning to enter it at the last minute at this year's Venice Film Festival."

"If we can enter the main competition, Xiao Liu will be able to go to Venice with the crew and make an appearance and walk the red carpet. Whether or not we win an award is not discussed for now."

In fact, if you don’t enter the main competition, you can enter other Horizon units, or even if you are invited by a sponsor.

But these all seem a bit unreasonable, and the attention given to them by journalists and the media is also different.

Cheng Jingfei admitted that he was moved. The temptation of the red carpet is so powerful these days that even in 2012, Fan Bingbing and Yang Mi went to Cannes to get in on the fun!
Lu Kuan gave Cheng Jingfei and Liu Xiaoli an ultimatum: "I'll take another step back. If the above goals are achieved, I want 20% of the shares. If not, I'll do as you say."

Cheng Jingfei habitually wanted to bargain again, but he noticed that Liu Xiaoli beside him was looking at Lu Kuan with sparkling eyes, as if she was looking at her son-in-law.

As for Zhang Jizhong, who had been silent the entire time, he finally threw the straw that broke the camel's back: "Jingfei, that's enough, let's leave it at that!"

The real estate businessman was a little depressed, but he had to face reality.

But he couldn't count it as a loss anyway, as this was just a shell company he set up in 1995.

The current registered capital is 500 million, and if you sell your shares now, you can get cash, although it's not much. (Note 1)

Cheng Jingfei looked around and saw that his two allies had already defected and he was alone. What was the point of fighting?

He raised his glass in a carefree manner and said, "Welcome Mr. Lu to join Red Star Studio. I hope we can work together to create brilliance together!"

"Cheers!", "Cheers."

Xiao Liu, who didn't know that 10% of his future life belonged to Boss Lu, was lying in the crew's hotel room at this time.

Su Chang also joined the group recently. The two sisters' affection for each other soared, and they gradually began to talk about everything.

"Sissi, please say something!"

Concubine Liu Yi said weakly: "What are you talking about? I'm not in the mood. I did more than 20 NGs this afternoon."

Su Chang lay on the bed, his chin in his hands, looking mischievous: "Xixi, are you familiar with that Lu Kuan?"

"what?"

"It's okay, just ask."

Concubine Liu Yi glanced at her friend and said earnestly, "Changchang, he is not a good person."

Su Chang was a bit amused and confused: "What are you talking about! I'm just curious, how can an actor like him now be able to boss the director around, and Director Li even obeys his every word."

Xiao Liu curled his lips and said, "Who knows him? He's a ghost, and he loves to deceive people."

　Note 1: Hongxingwu’s current paid-in capital is 5000 million yuan, with Chen holding 95% and his real estate company holding 5%.

　　However, there were still very few subscribed shares in 1995. It was not until the beginning of 2000 that capital was increased and shares were expanded, and Zhang and Liu were introduced (historical shareholders can be checked).

　　Due to lack of information, the registered capital in 2002 is changed to 500 million.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)