Chapter 312 King Liu Comes to the Mainland
A few days later, Lu Yiming suddenly received a call.
The call was from Lei Peilin.
"Mr. Lu, I need to report a situation to you. Didn't we invite the celebrity Zhang Tie to shoot our promotional advertisement a few days ago? We just coordinated it, and today he suddenly felt that the price we offered was too low and wanted to increase the price."
Zhang Tie can be said to be a well-known emperor professional in China. He became a well-known star to audiences across the country by virtue of his role as the emperor in "My Fair Princess".
The reason why Lei Peilin chose Zhang Tie was because his fame and image were more in line with the role. After all, this time they were going to do a special project on Water Margin, and they needed an actor who was good at acting in costume dramas and who had a "tough" and "masculine" temperament.
"Zhang Tie? What do you want to do with him?"
Lu Yiming frowned slightly.
Lu Yiming didn't have a good impression of this guy.
"Is there no one left in the country? You want to find a British guy? Change it for me. The matter has been settled, but he is still asking for more money? Damn, he is spoiled? Don't cooperate with such an untrustworthy artist in the future, no matter how famous he is or how strong his background is."
Lei Peilin said anxiously, "Boss Lu, no, I have already negotiated with the TV station. They will give Zhang Tie prime time for the advertisement. Where can we find someone to replace Zhang Tie in such a short time?"
Lei Peilin felt quite guilty. Lu Yiming believed in him so unconditionally, but such a big change happened just when the matter had just started. This made him feel "ashamed to face the people of Jiangdong."
Lu Yiming thought about it, but a plan came to his mind, and he blurted out, "What do you think of King Liu?"
"Liu Tianwang?"
Lei Peilin was slightly stunned, and then he was completely confused: "Of course there is no problem with King Liu. Zhang Tie has only become popular in the past two years thanks to the Qing Dynasty drama "Return of the Condor Heroes". How can he compare with King Liu, who is a top star who is popular in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and even in the whole of Asia. But the key is, King Liu is doing well in Hong Kong, can we invite him to the mainland to advertise for us?"
Today's Hong Kong and Taiwan stars are still very popular in the mainland. Both their influence and status are a level higher than mainland actors.
Therefore, Lei Peilin didn't even dare to think about it. After all, with only 10 million yuan in funding, he had to find a TV station, shoot commercials, and create publicity... How could he possibly hire King Liu with that little money?
Even a company of the size of Shijinji is looked down upon by others.
But Lu Yiming obviously didn't think so. He made the decision on the spot: "It's decided. I'll call King Liu and ask him to come over. You quickly prepare for the reception."
After hearing what Lu Yiming said, Lei Peilin thought to himself how awesome he was.
Just one phone call can call King Liu over, Mr. Lu is worthy of being Mr. Lu.
"If we can really invite King Liu, I guarantee the effect will be even better. That's it, we'll start filming as soon as King Liu comes! I've already contacted several TV stations, as well as more than a dozen newspaper media, I guarantee it will be a big hit! Okay, Mr. Lu, I won't bother you anymore."
Lei Peilin was about to hang up the phone when Lu Yiming said, "Well, you are quite efficient. If you have anything in the future, please report to me after 5:30 and before 6:30 every afternoon. I don't come to the company often."
Lei Peilin frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Why can I only report to you in this hour?"
Lu Yiming also looked helpless: "I'm already a senior in high school, I have to go to class, and I can only use this one hour of dinner time to deal with company matters."
Lei Peilin was completely embarrassed after hearing this. Then he remembered that Mr. Lu in front of him seemed to have not even graduated from high school.
Alas, Mr. Lu is so outstanding that it is easy to make people forget the fact that he is still a student.
As soon as Lei Peilin finished the call, Lu Yiming immediately called King Liu.
King Liu happened to be resting at home today, and suddenly received a call from Lu Yiming, which made him feel a little surprised.
"Mr. Lu."
Lu Yiming greeted him pleasantly, "How is King Liu these days?"
Facing this big money sponsor, King Liu was also very polite: "Thanks to Mr. Lu, I have been doing well recently. Mr. Lu, is your business in the mainland going well?"
Lu Yiming laughed heartily: "Oh, that's good. By the way, how about Minghua Entertainment? How is it going?"
Upon hearing this, King Liu immediately reported: "The preparations for the first Xiaguo New Director Support Program are almost complete. We have already started to contact some domestic film schools and it is estimated that it will be officially launched after the new year. We plan to hold it once a year and select three films for production."
Lu Yiming praised this without hesitation: "Well, the progress is good. Once a year is good and can be maintained. In the future, we can also create a special award like this. You can think about this. We can also create an industry award similar to the Oscars and Cannes, and do better than them, so that they can see the foundation of Xiaguo."
After praising him for a while, Lu Yiming changed the subject and started talking about filming a commercial: "I called you today to ask about your situation and also to ask you for a favor. My food company is planning an event and would like to ask you to shoot a commercial. Do you think you can spare some time to come out?"
After hearing this, King Liu immediately said, "I'm free now. I'll ask my assistant to drive me there later."
In Hong Kong, King Liu is a well-known loyal person. He attaches great importance to friendship and connections. Since he has chosen Lu Yiming, he will naturally act decisively.
Moreover, Lu Yiming had told him that if he wanted to gain a foothold in the mainland, shooting a promotional video as a prelude seemed to be a very good choice.
King Liu was so enthusiastic, Lu Yiming naturally would not neglect it, and immediately said that he would personally receive him: "Okay, then call me after you pass the customs, and I will welcome you back."
After finishing the call with King Liu, Lu Yiming called Lei Peilin again: "Old Lei, get ready. I'll ask the driver to pick you up at the company gate. I've called King Liu over. Let's have dinner together tonight to welcome him."
"???"
Lei Peilin was caught off guard.
What’s the background of this boss? How could King Liu just call him over?
Still hosting a welcoming party?
Is the relationship so good?
Lu Yiming was too lazy to think about what Lei Peilin was thinking. After hanging up the phone, he found Li Quanwang who was looking at the beautiful woman's back in the corridor.
"Wangzai, come and have dinner with me later."
Li Quanwang refused without hesitation: "No, Gu Zhiruo asked me to have dinner and watch a movie together. I tell you, she has already hinted that she will accept my confession!"
Lu Yiming silently raised his middle finger: "Fuck, you are a guy who only cares about the opposite sex but not humanity. Forget it, I originally called King Liu to come to the mainland and planned to ask you to accompany me to welcome him, but since you don't have time, forget it."
"Wait! Who's coming? King Liu?"
Li Quanwang suddenly became serious.
He is a die-hard fan of King Liu, and now that his idol is coming, he will definitely go out for the trip even if it rains knives from the sky.
"Well, Brother Ming, I've thought it through. We can have dinner and watch a movie with my girlfriend anytime. It doesn't matter if we spend a day or two. It's more important to welcome King Liu."
"Tsk... then wait for me at the school gate after school."
"OK."
Lu Yiming knew why Gu Zhiruo approached Li Quanwang, and he also told Li Quanwang about this matter. However, Li Quanwang, a young man, was completely bewitched by Gu Zhiruo and naturally would not listen to Lu Yiming's persuasion.
Regarding this kind of emotional matter, Lu Yiming could only let him go.
Fortunately, Li Quanwang now only owns 1% of the shares of Tongxin Internet Cafe, which is just a few dollars. Once he is done playing, it will be gone. He also has no authority to embezzle other assets, and Lu Yiming is too lazy to care.
People can only grow after experiencing setbacks.
In the afternoon, Lu Yiming first went back to change his clothes, and then went to Shijinji to pick up Lei Peilin. When he arrived at the school gate, he saw Gu Zhiruo holding Li Quanwang's hand intimately, and the two were talking and laughing. Lu Yiming suddenly became Spartan.
Damn, it turns out there’s no cure for love-brain.
Lu Yiming was not polite to Gu Zhiruo, and immediately glanced at her: "Why are you here?"
Gu Zhiruo was indeed an expert. She seemed to have not heard the dissatisfaction in Lu Yiming's tone at all. Instead, she leaned on Li Quanwang and said, "Wangzi told me that King Liu is coming to the mainland, and he wanted me to go with him to welcome King Liu. I am also a fan of King Liu, so I agreed. Lu Yiming, you won't stop me from going, right?"
Lu Yiming secretly sighed in his heart that this woman was really awesome, then he glared at Li Quanwang fiercely and waved to the two of them: "Get in the car."
There is no doubt that, with Li Quanwang in his current state, he has probably told Gu Zhiruo clearly about the number of moles on his buttocks. The two of them are very much in love with each other. It is not a good idea to interfere at this time. It might even cause a rift between Li Quanwang, his best brother.
Lu Yiming felt that there was no need to make everyone unhappy because of a green tea girl, so he could only let them go for now.
In the car, Gu Zhiruo asked curiously, "Lu Yiming, why do you seem to be very familiar with King Liu? When he came to the mainland, you went to welcome him."
Lu Yiming casually replied: "Lin Yuzhen also knows that I know King Liu. Didn't she tell you?"
Gu Zhiruo was so angry that her cheeks puffed up after hearing this: "No, she only showed me the photo of you and King Liu at that time. I thought it was just an ordinary photo. I didn't know that you were actually friends with King Liu, and your relationship is so good. Humph, I will definitely teach Lin Yuzhen a lesson when I go back. She actually hid such a big thing from me."
Lu Yiming was too lazy to talk to Gu Zhiruo about these meaningless things, and immediately said, "I'll take a nap first, call me when we get there."
Half an hour later, Lu Yiming met King Liu.
King Liu's visit to the mainland this time was not very fanciful, so he was only accompanied by his agent Zhang Guozhong.
King Liu is wearing sunglasses. Although he is considered an uncle, he is still very handsome and doesn't look old at all.
As a fan of King Liu, Gu Zhiruo immediately screamed and rushed towards King Liu.
King Liu was startled and looked at Lu Yiming helplessly.
Lu Yiming said to Gu Zhiruo, "That's enough. Don't scare King Liu. King Liu, thank you for coming to help."
Shi Jin Ji is now continuing to develop new businesses, so the filming of commercials naturally cannot be delayed.
Fortunately, King Liu is a very loyal person. When he received Lu Yiming's call, he dropped what he was doing and came to help without saying a word.
Lu Yiming was not the kind of person who didn't know what was good for him. He knew that a star of King Liu's level must have a full schedule, and that he could come right now must be giving him enough face.
King Liu was very polite: "Mr. Lu, please don't say that. You have helped me a lot by investing in Minghua Entertainment. If it weren't for you, I don't know how long the new director support plan would have lasted."
The two chatted and laughed happily, as if they were close friends.
Only then did Lei Peilin find out that Lu Yiming was not only a major shareholder of Shi Jin Ji, but also had businesses in Hong Kong. He even partnered with King Liu to open an entertainment company to make movies. This was simply amazing.
Gu Zhiruo's eyes also lit up. She only knew that Lu Yiming had money, but she never knew that Lu Yiming had such a wide network of contacts.
Just one phone call to call King Liu to the mainland to shoot an advertisement? What kind of ability is this?
Lu Yiming then introduced them to King Liu: "The one on the left is my good brother Li Quanwang, this one is my classmate Gu Zhiruo, and this one is the general manager of Shijinji Company, Lei Peilin. If you have any questions about the commercials, just go to him directly."
"Hello."
King Liu himself was not arrogant and shook hands with everyone one by one.
"Nice to meet you."
When Li Quanwang shook hands with King Liu, his face turned red with excitement and he became incoherent.
This is King of Pop Liu. He had only appeared in movies before, but now he was standing in front of him in person and shaking hands with him.
This feels like a dream.
At this moment, Lu Yiming's cell phone rang. Lu Yiming took out his cell phone and said to everyone, "Sorry, I have to answer the call."
He walked to the side and pressed the answer button: "Hello, who is this little fairy?"
On the other end of the phone, Shi Qingxue snorted softly, saying in a naive tone, "Lu Yiming, what are you doing?"
Lu Yiming said something cheesy right away: "I'm thinking about you."
Shi Qingxue said with disdain: "I don't believe it, you are so smooth-talking."
Lu Yiming said: "You haven't tasted it, how do you know that I am a smooth talker?"
Shi Qingxue thought for a long time before she realized that Lu Yiming was taking advantage of her. She snorted twice and asked, "Tell me the truth, where were you? Why did you leave early again?"
If he didn't answer this question correctly, it would be fatal. Lu Yiming had no choice but to answer truthfully, "Isn't Shi Jin Ji going to shoot a promotional video? I called King Liu, and he just came over. I'm here to treat him to a meal."
Shi Qingxue couldn't help but be a little surprised: "You actually know King Liu."
"Um, didn't I tell you about this after I came back from Hong Kong?"
"I thought you were joking at the time, but I didn't expect it to be true."
Lu Yiming glanced at Gu Zhiruo, then asked Shi Qingxue with a smile: "This is a rare opportunity, do you want to come and have dinner with King Liu?"
He had originally planned to invite Li Quanwang over so that the three men could chat and get some benefits for Li Quanwang. However, Gu Zhiruo forced herself to come, so Lu Yiming lost interest and decided to just have a meal. Now that Shi Qingxue called him, Lu Yiming thought about going together.
Shi Qingxue was very considerate of Lu Yiming's work and immediately said, "Forget it. It's troublesome to run around. Besides, I like Jacky Cheung."
Hearing this, Lu Yiming couldn't stand it anymore, and immediately raised his voice by eight degrees: "What Jacky Cheung? Didn't you say that you only like me?"
On the other end of the phone, Shi Qingxue was stunned for two seconds, then she laughed so hard that her body shook, and coaxed like a child: "Okay, okay, I will only like you from now on, okay?"
"That's more like it."
"Okay, I won't disturb you guys from eating. Bye."
"Well, come on, give me a kiss."
"don't want."
"Come on."
"childish."
"hurry up."
"Hmm... Bo... Is that ok?"
The two of them stayed together for a while before Lu Yiming reluctantly hung up the phone.
