Chapter 135 The Fourth Child
Or, apologize to yourself and express your regret both publicly and privately?
Oh…they apologized, but I didn’t accept it.
Then... they should also suffer!
After all, I am their senior, and they did do something!
Thinking of this, Director Zhang lamented that times have changed and that young people nowadays no longer respect their predecessors. At the same time, he called his film and television company [Xu Brothers Pictures].
Things have come to this point, and both sides are in a difficult situation.
Lu Man and Sister Meili tried their best to break out of the encirclement.
But Director Zhang must also be banned completely!
So, that evening, before Lu Man’s press conference was held, various film and television companies in the circle and many, many people in the circle had received a ban order jointly issued by Director Zhang and Xu Brothers Pictures.
At one time, almost everyone in the entire circle received this news.
This is a clear signal.
Although it was Lu Man who was banned, the warning was actually directed at those who were considering helping Lu Man and wanted to join Lu Man's crew.
For a while, the hearts of people in the circle, who were originally boiling with excitement because of the high salary offered by Sister Meili, were poured with a bucket of cold water.
Everyone is doing the math: one is short-term interests, the other is long-term interests, how to choose?
What if I choose a short-term job with 1…5-2 times the salary, but I am also blocked afterwards?
What if I didn't join Lu Man's crew, and later found out that he had also developed and become another towering tree? What would I do then?
For a time, the circle was in turmoil because of the declaration of war between Sister Meili and Director Zhang.
Everyone waited for Sister Meili’s response and press conference the next day.
What kind of backer did Lu Man find, and what kind of trump card did he have that made him dare to confront Director Zhang?
Will Director Zhang give in?
Or...intensify the ban again?
Everyone is waiting to see...
…
The next day, Friday.
2pm.
The first press conference of Lu Man Star Studio was held in the conference room of a five-star hotel in Qindao Oriental Movie Metropolis.
Chen Yan, Meilijie and Lu Man attended the press conference as representatives of the company.
According to the original plan, Sister Meili announced the establishment of [Luman Star Studio] and [Chenlu Film and Television Company] at the press conference.
At the press conference, Meilijie formally introduced Chen Yan for the first time, saying that Chen Yan was the owner of a game company. He started his own business with the funds and support from his family. The first game he created sold nearly a million copies.
During the cooperation with Lu Man, Chen Yan was moved by Lu Man's professionalism and talent, so he decided to invest in Lu Man.
The flash lights kept flashing on Chen Yan. Chen Yan tried his best to keep his eyes open and show a handsome smile.
After introducing Chen Yan, Sister Meili focused on the two new companies.
In her plan.
【Luman Star Studio】will focus on artist management. In the early stage, it will mainly focus on Luman, but in the medium term, it will recruit more artists and develop other new artists with Luman's traffic and resources.
Chenlu Film and Television Company is mainly engaged in film and television investment, film and television production, and film and television distribution. Luman Star Studio and Chen Yan will invest 300 million yuan in the initial capital to invest in film and television series.
The first film of Chenlu Film and Television Company has also been officially launched: "Love Is Not Blind".
The heroine and the absolute number one is, of course, Lu Man.
This also made the reporters present understand that this film and television company was established just to make Lu Man famous.
After talking about the establishment of a film crew by the two companies, Sister Meili did not forget to give some final promotion.
She said at the press conference that now that two companies and a film crew have been established, they will recruit talents from all over the society. No matter who they are, as long as they have the ability, they can come and negotiate, and there is no upper limit on salary.
After the 300 million yuan of funds are burned out, another 300 million yuan will come!
The reporters present were somewhat shocked to hear about Chen Yan and Sister Meili’s huge investment and move.
Although they had received some inside information from Sister Meili in advance, it was far less important than today's news.
Especially the heroic declaration of “burning three hundred million and then getting another three hundred million”, which makes people feel the wealth and courage of the people on the stage!
Then, in the face of Sister Meili's excellent on-site control ability, several reporters stood up and asked questions one by one, and Sister Meili answered them one by one.
Some reporters also asked who Chen Yan’s family was.
But Chen Yan followed the response Sister Meili had given him in advance: just smiled and didn't say anything.
The press conference is over, but its aftermath is still spreading.
The entertainment industry received the news the fastest.
soon.
Sister Meili and Lu Man got hold of a big shot, and then invested 300 million yuan in initial capital, and the news of independently producing film and television series spread throughout the entire circle.
Correspondingly, the news that the two companies and the crew of "Love Is Not Blind" were recruiting spread further and further along with this incident.
In the early stage, he spent 300 million in cash to support a female star, and if 300 million was not enough, he threw in another 300 million. This kind of wealthy sponsor has rarely encountered such things in the past two years.
So for a while, everyone was talking about it with great relish.
As for… the recruitment, because Director Zhang and the Xu Brothers Company were holding back, even though everyone was a little eager to make a move, they were still waiting and watching…
…
Tiandu. Tianjing Garden.
Director Zhang’s home.
A guest came to Director Zhang's house today.
The guest was not tall, only about 1.6 meters tall, and looked to be a shrewd man in his forties.
He was wearing a suit which fitted him well, but for some reason he looked like a monkey wearing a human form.
Director Zhang was obviously very familiar with him. While making tea for him, he smiled and said, "Old Xu. How come you have time to come to my place today? Doesn't the company have anything to do today?"
Xu Zhaoqing, the second boss of Xu Brothers Pictures, founded Xu Brothers Pictures with his eldest brother.
Having worked in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years, he has witnessed the ups and downs of the industry, but he has always stood firm in the entertainment industry. He is a true giant.
Director Zhang is a big director who has been working together with the two brothers since the beginning of their business, and the relationship between the three of them is very good.
Hearing Director Zhang's words, Xu Zhaoqing sat on the sofa, loosened his belt, and then said, "Old Zhang. I'm here this time not because I have free time, but because I have something important to do."
"Business?" Director Zhang, who was holding tea leaves, was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile, "Is there a big movie coming up?"
"Let me tell you, I've just had a year off. If you drag me out to film now, I'll sue you for exploiting your employees."
Hearing Director Zhang's words, Xu Zhaoqing laughed and scolded, "What kind of employee are you? You are also the boss, okay?"
"You work to make money for yourself. It's not a job for others."
Director Zhang laughed, then put the tea leaves into the teapot and covered it while asking, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
When talking about serious matters, Xu Zhaoqing also became serious.
He frowned slightly and said, "Old Zhang, tell me the truth. You have always wanted to ban that... Lu Man. But are you sure you have inquired about her and her financial backer's background?"
After hearing what Xu Zhaoqing said, Director Zhang was stunned for a moment, then said, "I asked around."
"That Lu Man's family is not bad. But it's just a middle-class family in Shanghai. His parents are doctors, and the family has a house, a car, and savings. Entering the entertainment industry was just an accident. Because of his family's good conditions, he doesn't care much about the rules of the entertainment industry."
"As for... the financial sponsor behind her."
Director Zhang frowned and said, "I asked around, but it felt a little strange."
"His family is actually similar to Lu Man's. His family is a local household in Qindao who was relocated."
“I got some money from somewhere and started making games.”
"Now I don't know where I got some money from, and I plan to invest in Luman."
"I guess it's probably the money from selling his house."
After that, he asked, "What's wrong? Are you asking this? Is there any problem?"
Xu Zhaoqing nodded, his face becoming serious , "Yes. There is a problem. And it is a big problem."
After hearing what Xu Zhaoqing said, Director Zhang stopped making tea. He looked at Xu Zhaoqing and asked, "What do you mean?"
Xu Zhaoqing hesitated for a while, then said, "Old Zhang. You know the Zhao Group, right?"
Hearing about the Zhao Group, Lao Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Of course I know."
"One of the largest conglomerates in our country. It has been in operation for three generations. Its businesses include energy, medical care, education, electronics, real estate, etc. It is a truly giant enterprise."
"And their current boss is the third-generation eldest son of the Zhao family, Zhao Qingtian."
"He is ruthless and resolute. Compared with his father's upright and magnanimous management of the company, he is even more unpredictable and frightening."
Xu Zhaoqing nodded, and then said, "Then do you know the fourth generation of the Zhao family, that is, Zhao Qingtian's child?"
Old Zhang nodded again, "Of course I know. This is no secret. He has two sons and a daughter. They are all adults and have entered the Zhao Group for training. It is said that the best ones are the second son and the eldest daughter."
"There are rumors within the Zhao Group that the successor will be chosen from between the two of them."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhaoqing was silent for a while.
Then he said, "What if... I tell you that Zhao Qingtian actually has a fourth child?"
Director Zhang opened his mouth in surprise, "The fourth child?"
Xu Zhaoqing nodded, then said, "Yes. The fourth child."
He raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with memories, "We are also in the capital circle. In fact, I heard some rumors in the early years. It is said that... Zhao Qingtian had an extramarital affair nineteen years ago. And then gave birth to a child."
Director Zhang was confused, "Illegitimate child?!"
Xu Zhaoqing nodded.
Director Zhang was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "But...what does this have to do with the topic we are talking about today?"
Xu Zhaoqing said, "It is said that... the illegitimate child has been living with his mother on Qin Island."
"In order to fight for the throne, Zhao Qingtian didn't acknowledge the mother and son for more than ten years. After he came to power, although he never publicly acknowledged them due to family rules, he would go to Qin Island for vacation every year to accompany the mother and son."
Director Zhang is not a stupid person. He looked at Xu Zhaoqing in confusion, "You...you mean the financial sponsor behind Lu Man is the illegitimate son of the Zhao family?!"
Director Zhang was a little bit unbelievable, "This is impossible. It's too magical!"
Xu Zhaoqing opened the folder he carried with him, took out a few documents, and handed them to Director Zhang, "You can take a look at the background and work resume of Chen Yan's company veterans."
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