Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 319 Jin Chen's Diet

After hearing what Cheng Xi said, Zeng Xiongjie showed surprise on his face.

"I didn't expect that my brother would think so highly of me?"

Cheng Xi picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then said:

"Actually, I've always admired Mr. Zeng. I've learned a lot from you. It's just that the company was too small back then, so I didn't feel comfortable inviting you. Now Sohu is slowly declining, and it's difficult for you to make any progress there."

"So why not come to me? Zuibai Entertainment is still a kid, and there's still a lot of room for growth. I already own the Chinese website, an IP incubation base, and if I take over 56.com, I'll also have a video player."

"We also have a good team of artists. Mahua Theater is polishing scripts and casting. The director and screenwriter team can also be self-sufficient. The film and television production team is also becoming more mature. It can be said that the basic structure of the platform is complete. Now is the perfect time for you to show your talents."

Cheng Xi has indeed admired Mr. Zeng since he met him.

I also came into contact with some senior executives in my previous life, but Mr. Zeng’s many actions make you feel gentle and caring, and he pays great attention to details.

He is also experienced, has good business skills and strong execution capabilities.

Now that Zuibai Entertainment is gradually moving towards group operations, it will inevitably need a large number of talents.

So Cheng Xi was very sincere in inviting Mr. Zeng this time.

When Zeng Xiongjie heard this, he also felt Cheng Xi's sincerity, and it would be a lie to say that he didn't feel happy.

After all, this is a genius invitation.

Prove that you are doing well, right?
It is now impossible for him to move up one step in Sohu Group, which can be said to be his lifelong regret.

He also longs for a bigger platform to display his abilities.

Cheng Xi's words of persuasion touched his heart.

When the entire Sohu Group is going downhill, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to make any progress.

For him who also has ambitions, this is tantamount to cutting off the claws of a tiger.

And now the CEO in charge of video for the entire Sohu Group can change that.

"Brother, how should I put it? I am really touched."

"But this matter is very sudden. Can you give me some time to think about it?"

Zeng Xiongjie said cautiously.

Cheng Xi nodded naturally.

This is a re-planning of your career, and it takes some courage to quit your job and start a new job.

I guess Mr. Zeng also needs to do some research. It is difficult to retain people based on sentiment alone.

Only tangible benefits and visible prospects can bring everyone together.

After finishing the business, Cheng Xi called Jin Chen who was waiting next door to come over for dinner.

The atmosphere among the three of them was obviously much more lively.

No matter what Jin Chen said, his relationship with him was thanks to Mr. Zeng.

A man who, against all odds, hired himself as the screenwriter director of "Diaosi Men" at a high price.

The second was to arrange the room of this intern "female troublemaker" next to his own.

Otherwise, there is probably no possibility for the two to meet.

Calling Jin Chen over also expressed Cheng Xin's attitude of remembering their old friendship.

Jin Chen herself is also a grateful person. She was able to join Zuibai Entertainment by chance, had her own representative work, and also became popular in the popular variety show "Running Man". Everything started with Mr. Zeng's "proper arrangement".

A few years ago, I was in confusion as I was about to graduate and I never imagined that this day would come.

No one would have thought that this "young screenwriter" who looked a little too young, unpolished, and a little bit lustful at the time could get to this point so quickly.

It's true that a great building rises from the ground, and I can be considered a witness to Cheng Xi's rise.

Jin Chen thought about this, stood up and said:

"I offer a toast to Mr. Zeng. You are my benefactor."

Zeng Xiongjie also stood up immediately:

"Xiao Jin, you're too polite. Speaking of benefactors, you only have one, and that's Director Cheng. He's also my benefactor, so it's only right that we toast him together."

When Cheng Xi and Jin Chen heard what Mr. Zeng said, they also laughed.

Mr. Zeng is still the same Mr. Zeng.

Cheng Xi was not polite either. After all, if Mr. Zeng joined Zuibai Entertainment, he would be his subordinate.

So they picked up their wine glasses and drank happily.

After a pleasant meal, Cheng Xi asked the driver to take Mr. Zeng back.

As usual, Cheng Xi paid his share of the money to Jin Daxixi at the Tomorrow Star Hotel.

Of course, it was still the old place, “next door” to Cheng Xi’s imperial room.

After tonight's drinking party, Jin Chen recalled the interesting thing that happened when he first met Cheng Xi.

Naturally, the scene of "begging for mercy from sister" was performed again.

But Cheng Xi would never cooperate so easily.

"Did you arrange for Sister Liu Yan to stay next door again?"

"Ah, is there such a thing? How come I didn't know about it?"

"Bah, you're so shameless! I was worried about you back then. You're getting more and more shameless."

"Stop just chatting, can you move around a bit? Have you neglected dancing now that you've become famous? You're not as interested in attracting people anymore."

Jin Daxi would definitely not be convinced when he heard this.

Cheng Xi and Jin Daxi's play is quite violent.

They mock each other at every turn.

It's also kind of fun.

"Hey, Sister Liu Yan and I met again recently. She's older now. Do you want to come together?"

Cheng Xi looked at the man on horseback and talked about something together.

"Different sizes" Cheng Xi is also willing.

Not too hard to accept.

So shamelessly said:

"Why, I think you want to get Sister Yan through me."

When Jin Daxi heard this, he felt as if his secrets had been exposed, and immediately said anxiously:
"You're not at a disadvantage, and you're still complaining about it. Then Sister Yan and I will find someone else."

"Don't push me too hard. Next time, when we have three of us, I'll risk my life to keep you company! How's that for being loyal?"

"Hehe, that's quite loyal. Sister Yan is really big. I've wanted to bully her for a long time. Just to see how she looks when she's in pain."

Well, Cheng Xi thought, you, Jin Daxi, are really awesome.

He is really a scoundrel.

Do you think Cheng Xi wants to stop it?

It would be foolish to stop it.

Thanks to Cheng Xi's operation, Jin Chen's current fame is higher than Liu Yan's, and he can be said to have come from behind to win.

But when she entered the industry, Liu Yan was her elder sister in terms of age and experience.

Taught her a lot of things in the industry.

So now the relationship between the two is still pretty good.

Cheng Xi thought, let’s see if there will be any TV series or movie protagonists who can help him later.

It would be best to let her act with Liu Yan, so that it would be convenient for me to visit the set together.

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On Sunday afternoon, Cheng Xi and his delegation met with Chen Yizhou at the Jing'an Center, Renren's headquarters.

This internet sensation left a deep impression on Cheng Xi. With his square face, high hairline, and thick glasses perched on a large nose, he looked youthful and energetic in his early 40s.

After the two shook hands, Chen Yizhou took Cheng Xi and others on a brief tour of Renren’s headquarters.

Then he led everyone to a conference room and started discussing business.

Cheng Xi had a good impression of him and the conversation was very direct.

When Cheng Xi quoted the final price of 3.99 million.

They promised that half of the funds would be received within a month, and all the funds would be in place after 56 Video Network had taken over the funds within two months.

Chen Yizhou's eyes lit up immediately under the thick lenses.

Sohu's current asking price is 3.5 million, and they refuse to raise it.

The current offer is not only 5 million less than Zuibai Entertainment, but it will take a year for the funds to be in place.

Compared with the speed of Zuibai Entertainment and the current predicament of Renren in urgent need of funds.

It's obvious who to choose.

Therefore, Zuibai Entertainment and Renren held frequent negotiations in the following period.

Finally, three weeks later, I came across the transfer agreement for the 56 video website.

Cheng Xi's first payment of 100 million yuan was directly received in the afternoon of the day the agreement was signed.

Chen Yizhou was really surprised by Zui Bai's speed.

This proves that Cheng Xi's control over the company has reached an unprecedented level, and he basically commands it as if it were his own arm.

Comparing the extent of his control over Renren, Chen Yizhou couldn't help but sigh.

There are many benefits to going public, but there are also more things to consider.

The process of doing anything is even more complicated.

But no matter what, the inflow of this money solved his urgent problem.

Let’s take things one step at a time in the future.

When Sohu's Zhang Chaoyang learned that Zuibai Entertainment offered 3.99 million yuan to acquire the 56 video website, he completely withdrew from the competition.

Everyone is right, 4 million is not worth it.

I guess if you raise the price again, it looks like Zuibai Entertainment will catch up further.

And you may also lose a partner who is currently doing well in other aspects.

There is really no need for that.

After learning that Zuibai Entertainment had signed a contract with Renren, Cheng Xi personally called Zhang Chaoyang to apologize.

Of course, this is a courtesy and also a way to give Zhang Chaoyang a way out.

After all, he was a junior and was involved in the acquisition of 56.com only after Sohu.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were interested in 56.com. We at Zuibai Entertainment really have no other options right now. Losing a video license is like losing a leg to walk. I hope you can understand."

"Director Cheng, what are you talking about? In the business world, business is business, and the highest bidder wins. Saying sorry is polite."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for your generosity, but I still have to apologize."

A month later, Zhang Chaoyang finally understood what Cheng Xi meant.

Mr. Zeng did not hide his resignation from Zhang Chaoyang. After all, executives at this level always have reasons for resigning.

Zhang Chaoyang also owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Zeng for his help.

So he directly said that he would join Zuibai Entertainment.

Considering Cheng Xi's acquisition of 56 Video Network, it is natural to guess that he will take charge of this area.

He even suspected at that moment whether Zeng Xiongjie was the traitor in this acquisition.

"Mr. Zhang, Cheng Xi only contacted me after the acquisition was completed. We have worked together for so many years, please believe this."

But I heard that when Mr. Zeng left the office, Zhang Chaoyang was so angry that he threw documents.

He also said a lot of unpleasant things about Cheng Xi.

The next day he considered using a non-compete agreement to restrict Zeng Xiongjie's new job.

"Mr. Zhang, if you restrict Zeng Xiongjie under a non-compete agreement, you'll have to pay a considerable amount of compensation for the restriction."

"The main problem is that restrictions are useless. Zuibai Entertainment has plenty of ways to circumvent non-compete agreements. After all, they have so many companies, they could even set up a temporary shell company. It's difficult for us to collect evidence of their specific work."

Just when Zhang Chaoyang was still a little indignant.

Zuibai Entertainment contacted Sohu and said that it had a script that it wanted to develop together with Sohu.

After Zhang Chaoyang finished reading the script called "Sewing Machine Band", he never talked about the non-compete agreement again.

"Turn a blind eye and part ways amicably."

"Besides, Cheng Xi is a very methodical guy. Not to mention, his style is quite like Lao Zeng's!"

"He even specifically asked Dapeng to shoot this script, which is considered a big honor."

While Cheng Xi was busy acquiring the 56 video website.

The final box office of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mojin: The Lost Tomb" has also come out - 17.9 billion.

Although the box office of the National Day holiday soared, it was a pity that it failed to surpass the 4 billion box office of "Transformers 19.7".

It is now ranked second in China's box office and first in the domestic box office.

It exceeded the 16.5 billion box office of "Detective Chinatown".

Now Reba and Jing Tian have their own representative film works.

After all, Reba’s previous role as Qiuya in “Charlotte” was considered the second female lead, but now she is the undisputed leading lady and has created a box office miracle.

Jing Tian also got rid of the audience's impression that she could not remember this actor.

After starring in the two TV series "Diamond Lover" and "Mojin: The Lost Tomb", she has proved herself to be a talented post-85s actress.

[You still have to watch Zuibai Entertainment. Even Jing Tian can be photographed with a recognizable look. No one else can do that! ]

[Yes, I suggest that those "idols" who don't have the resources to do so should also go to Director Cheng and appear on Zuibai Entertainment's shows. This is the right way.]

[Tsk, those idols who are fed by capital, how can they even appear in Director Cheng's movies? Why are they so popular and every movie is a masterpiece? Just based on the production care and casting, I don't even look down on them.]

Why are you all talking about Jing Tian? I think Reba's performance as Sheriy Yang was spot on, and she's definitely opened the film industry. I guess we won't be able to see her in TV dramas anymore. I don't know whether to be happy or sad!

Netizens are still very sharp-eyed.

Before the release of Mojin: The Last Dragon, Zuibai Entertainment received many offers for Reba.

The most obvious is the increase in fashion resources.

If there was anything Reba lacked before "Mojin: The Lost Tomb", it was some top fashion resources.

Most of them are with Fan Binbin.

This time, with the added bonus of the movie, various fashion magazines and high-end luxury brands approached Reba, making her a fashion darling.

"Well, I didn't lie to you, did I? You were jealous because you didn't get to play the female lead in Detective Chinatown. I'm sure you'll get the best movie if the role suits you!"

"Yeah. I'm not jealous of the role. Sister Binbin, she's not an easy person to deal with, brother, you better be careful!"

Seeing that Reba has lost weight recently during her promotional activities, Cheng Xi felt a little distressed.

So I followed Reba's words:
"Okay, brother listens to you. Now that you're back, take a good rest. Eat more and gain some weight, brother will like it!"

"Don't rush to accept the notice. Wait for the price first."

Hearing this, Reba nodded obediently and said playfully:

"Well, they ignored me before, but now they are out of my reach!"

"Hahahaha, you're tampering with my words again!"

(End of this chapter)