Chapter 431 There Are Not Many Gentlemen Like Me
After taking a look at He Mengxue, the woman who "regained her passion after a good sleep", Chen Yan said nothing.
He turned the screen towards He Mengxue and clicked on the video app.
When you open the app, the main feature on the homepage is the press conference of the Xu brothers.
When He Mengxue saw the title above, she understood why Chen Yan suddenly didn't get up.
She lay in Chen Yan's arms, looking at the screen with her beautiful eyes, and said with emotion, "It's worthy of being Xu Brothers Pictures. For a press conference, the three major video platforms actually recommended live broadcast."
Chen Yan nodded silently, and then had some guesses in his mind.
While guessing, he clicked on the link to the press conference.
Suddenly, the link jumped, and the Xu brothers' younger brother appeared on the screen: Xu Zhaoqing and Director Zhang.
They were sitting behind the stage at the press conference, where the introduction was being made.
Xu Zhaoqing said as he read the manuscript, "As one of the top three film and television companies in China, we should set an example for the industry."
"So, this time, our three companies have joined together to develop these projects in order to improve the quality of domestic film and television works as a whole,"
"We will invest these 20 billion into the industry over five years."
"We will promote the integration of the film and television industries and create a batch of high-quality works."
"Whether it's movies, TV series, or variety shows, we'll be involved in them all."
As he spoke, he pressed the page turner in his hand, and suddenly, on the big screen in front of everyone, the names and photos of several actors appeared. They were all first-line stars, and... all first-line movie stars.
Among them are international film queens, double gold film queens, and well-known and powerful film emperors.
Each star is a popular and powerful star, a guarantee of box office success, and has proven his or her ability to carry the box office.
Then, Xu Zhaoqing glanced at the audience with a deep gaze and said, "These movie stars will participate in our first batch of film and television projects as partners."
"Our Director Zhang will also participate in this grand plan and, together with the actors, present a visual feast for everyone."
A reporter raised his hand and asked, "Mr. Xu, by calling together these movie stars, is this a big move on your part in the film industry?"
Xu Zhaoqing smiled and said, "We do have a big move in the film industry. But these movie stars will not be involved."
"They are involved in...a TV series."
Xu Zhaoqing paused and said, "That is to say, these best actor and actresses will move from the big screen to the small screen for the first time."
"I came out of the movies and into the TV series. In the TV series, I will present movie-level acting skills to everyone!"
"And our director Zhang will personally direct one of the TV series, so that everyone can experience movie-level visual enjoyment on the small screen."
There was an uproar when people heard Xu Zhaoqing's words.
The entertainment industry is a circle that values status and qualifications the most. Even if they are all first-line stars, they will be divided into different levels based on their works.
Among all film and television projects, movies are the most advanced.
Once an actor has proven himself on the big screen, he will rarely return to TV dramas or variety shows, because that would be a loss of face.
Some stars who made their debut by participating in filming movies will never film a TV series in their entire life.
They are naturally at the top of the entertainment industry food chain.
If you want to invite top stars who specialize in filming movies, it will cost huge amounts of money and a lot of favors.
And now, Xu Zhaoqing has brought out five movie queens and movie kings to star in a TV series. Everyone at the scene is stunned.
Seeing the reaction on the scene, Xu Zhaoqing smiled with satisfaction.
Since the success of the Chaoyang Project some time ago, he and his brother Xu Zhaorong knew that Chenlu Pictures had gained momentum. Xu Brothers Pictures had only two options: to fight back or to wait for death in the future.
He and his brother have been working in the entertainment and film and television circles for so many years, and of course they don't want to be defeated by a rising star.
So, after discussing for a long time, the two finally decided to accept the olive branch from the Zhao Group.
Moreover, with the help of the Zhao Group, it received support from many domestic investors.
After getting support, Xu Zhaorong formulated this 20 billion plan that was completely targeted at Chenlu Pictures.
After winning over two other large domestic film and television companies, he used the connections and resources left by the three companies over the years to gather a group of movie kings and queens, just for today's blockbuster!
You know, although there have been movie kings and queens acting in film and television dramas before, there have never been so many.
Therefore, although his brother Xu Zhaorong has been gloomy and serious these days, Xu Zhaoqing believes that with this group of golden brands, their film and television projects cannot fail!
Therefore, amid the shocked gazes of the people present, Xu Zhaoqing continued to introduce confidently, "The actresses and actors we invited this time are all well known to everyone."
"They are Miss Zhang Yi, the international movie star."
"Double Golden Award winner Ms. Zhou Yu."
"Golden Horse Award winner Mr. Zhang Zhen."
“…”
"And the projects we choose are all big IP dramas. The content is guaranteed."
"Some of the episodes will be directed by our Director Zhang himself."
“Everyone can look forward to it.”
After hearing Xu Zhaoqing's introduction, another reporter raised his hand and asked, "Hello, Mr. Xu. Can you please tell us what roles the movie stars are interested in?"
Hearing the reporter's question, Xu Zhaoqing smiled and said, "Of course. Ms. Zhang Yi, she will play a teenage girl at the age of over 30."
"When the time comes, everyone can enjoy her youthful beauty as a teenager in front of the screen."
"Ms. Zhou Yu will be starring in her first costume film, playing a fairy who is famous in heaven."
"Mr. Zhang Zhen will also change his previous tough guy image and star in a fairy tale idol drama, showing everyone a different side of him."
“…”
After hearing Xu Zhaoqing's introduction one by one, the reporters present looked at each other in surprise.
Obviously this result was beyond their expectations.
They originally thought that the movie kings and queens would play the types of roles that they are best at, but unexpectedly, they all broke through their own limits?
This... to put it nicely, it's an artistic pursuit, but to put it bluntly, it's... too risky, right?
Just when everyone was wondering about the Xu brothers' operation, Xu Zhaoqing dropped another bombshell, saying, "In addition to TV dramas, we have also invested heavily in variety shows."
"We spent a huge amount of money to purchase the copyrights of several popular variety shows from abroad."
"We are now in the process of intensive preparations."
"Only celebrities above the second tier can join our shows as permanent residents."
"And in the ace shows, there will be movie kings and TV kings as permanent guests."
"When selecting the flying guests, we have also planned to invite superstars to participate in the program."
"We will make sure that our variety shows will all have the best casts in the country!"
After hearing Xu Zhaoqing's words, the reporters present were once again in an uproar.
Such a big deal again?
The Best Actor and Best TV Actor are permanent, but the superstars are on their way?
Who in the country can compare with guests of this level?
So, a reporter immediately raised his hand and asked, "Mr. Xu, can you please reveal the list of people you plan to invite?"
Xu Zhaoqing smiled mysteriously, "It's not very convenient."
"But..." He stretched out his tone and said, "I can tell you a piece of news. The queen Na Jie will be a flying guest on many programs."
Hearing Xu Zhaoqing's words, everyone present was stunned again.
That sister, she is a true queen-level singer, and one of the top singers in the music industry.
She has sung many popular songs and is known for her cheerful personality.
Such a person was actually invited to participate in a variety show?
How much money did the Xu brothers pay?
Then, Xu Zhaoqing said, "Also, we have plans for movies."
"We think science fiction is the way out for domestic films, so we bought the work "Magic City Fortress" by the famous writer Jiang Nan, and plan to invest 500 to 700 million yuan to produce a large-scale science fiction film."
"In order to support new actors, we will also give priority to actors who have a fan base but have not been given opportunities to play the leading roles under the same conditions, giving these actors a good opportunity."
"For example, we are interested in cooperating with some of the most popular stars recently: Lu Xiaohan."
One bombshell after another was dropped, shocking everyone.
Even He Mengxue, who didn't pay much attention to the film and television industry, sighed when she saw the other side's luxurious lineup, "Oh my God. The Xu brothers really took out the trump card."
"So many movie kings and queens, top stars and popular stars."
"They are planning to build a super luxurious entertainment industry aircraft carrier!"
While she was sighing, Chen Yan, who was holding He Mengxue, did not speak for a long time.
Because... he felt something was not right.
It’s not that he used any special items to see any information, but based on his experience in creating content over the years, he felt that... the Xu brothers seemed to have gone astray.
Since when has the success of a TV series been determined by who is more famous and who has more fans?
The most important thing in the film and television industry is good content!
If it is just piling up stars and money, and even asking the stars to give up their comfortable fields and break through themselves, Chen Yan feels... it will most likely fail.
After all, the film and television industry itself is a high-risk industry. So, the rule of the game is to try to choose the right people and the right style.
For a film like the Xu brothers, with so many unstable factors involved, how can we reduce risks and make good works?
Chen Yan was skeptical.
Chen Yan also felt confused about inviting superstars to appear on variety shows.
Variety shows need to be funny and dramatic, and require interaction among the guests.
Given the status of these superstars in the entertainment industry, would other guests dare to interact with them casually?
If they can't interact with each other, and can't even make jokes, and just give in to the superstars the whole time, what's the point of watching this show!
As for letting popular stars star in science fiction movies, Chen Yan was even more confused.
Science fiction movies, science fiction movies, the important thing is science fiction.
People are a background.
Spending a huge amount of money to hire a popular star, are they making a movie or filming the people?
To be honest, looking at the Xu brothers' moves, Chen Yan didn't know whether they had the support of the Zhao Group or not. They were getting cocky and wanted to make a big splash.
Or are they being held hostage by capital and have to make corresponding concessions?
Or maybe...money laundering?
Amid Chen Yan's puzzled expression, this large-scale press conference finally ended.
At the end of the conference, the Xu brothers also revealed why the conference would be broadcast on KuaiMao: because they had not only selected the IP, actors and directors, they had even found the online broadcasting platform: KuaiMao.
These movies, variety shows, and TV series will all be broadcast on KuaiMi.
It is equivalent to that the two parties have reached a strategic partnership.
After the press conference, He Mengxue, who was lying in Chen Yan's arms, couldn't help but glance at Chen Yan, and then whispered to comfort him, "Chen Yan, don't be too stressed."
"The film and television market itself is ever-changing, and it is normal to have competitors."
"Even if we fail, we still have the investment company."
"According to the development trend of Toutiao Technology, we will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of our lives just by relying on their shares."
At this point, she paused and continued, "Even if Toutiao Technology doesn't succeed and we lose everything, you can still come back to the He family with me."
"Our He family is very rich. When the time comes, you marry me, I will be the chairman and you will be the general manager. The hundreds of billions of assets of the He family will be controlled by you. You will be the real helmsman of the He family."
"As long as you treat me well, I don't care about anything else."
Chen Yan gave He Mengxue a strange look.
Is this the confidence of the wealthy class?
If you fail, can you still go back and inherit hundreds of billions of assets?
At that moment, Chen Yan really wanted to shout: Rich woman, I'm hungry. I don't want to work hard anymore!
But the problem is... Chen Yan didn't feel any pressure at all from this wave of operations by Xu Brothers Pictures!
So he flicked He Mengxue's forehead with his finger, and then said, "Who told you that I'm under a lot of pressure?"
He said disdainfully, "Just the combination of punches from the Xu brothers. I feel like they can knock themselves down without me even having to do anything."
"What kind of bullshit plan is this?"
“Let movie stars act in TV dramas?”
"Do they think everyone is Sister Xun?"
"Let superstars appear in variety shows? How about other artists?"
"Letting a popular star act in a sci-fi film? That's even more stupid."
Hearing Chen Yan's blunt complaints, He Mengxue couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Chen Yan looked at her strangely and asked, "What are you laughing at?"
He Mengxue suppressed her laughter, "Chen Yan, you looked like a villain just now."
"It's like that, when the protagonist is about to start executing the plan, and you are not optimistic about it and make all kinds of sarcastic comments."
"In the end, he was slapped in the face by the protagonist."
Chen Yan: …
You know what, after He Mengxue said that, Chen Yan actually felt that they were a bit similar.
He couldn't help but start reflecting on his own behavior.
When he first launched the " Chaoyang Project", wasn't it that everyone in the industry was not optimistic about it?
Among so many well-known directors and gold medal producers, how many of them consider themselves successful?
And now, don’t the Xu brothers look like themselves back then?
Although they don’t have the golden finger, they cannot see the potential of the project and cannot judge the success of the project.
But after all, they have more than 20 years of experience.
Who knows, maybe they can really turn the tide and produce a hit!
Thinking of this, Chen Yan felt that He Mengxue was right, and he should indeed be more cautious and deal with this matter properly.
Thinking of this, Chen Yan restrained his expression and said to He Mengxue, "You are right."
“I shouldn’t have preconceived that their project would fail before it came out.”
"Since he is an enemy, I should deal with him with all my strength."
Seeing that Chen Yan regained his usual composure in just a few seconds, He Mengxue's eyes couldn't help but become more lively.
She smiled and asked, "Then...as the person who reminded you, should I be rewarded?"
Chen Yan put his hand on her, hugged her, and said, "Then I'll reward you with a hug."
Hearing Chen Yan's words, He Mengxue slowly shook her head, "Is it that simple?"
As she spoke, she climbed up from Chen Yan. She placed her hands on both sides of Chen Yan's head, looked down at Chen Yan, looked at Chen Yan charmingly, and then said in that extremely charming voice,
"Do you know what reciprocity means?"
"I helped you so much."
She lowered her face, and her fair and smooth face, as white and smooth as a peeled egg, was almost touching Chen Yan's face.
"Shouldn't you...give me a bigger reward?"
Chen Yan looked at He Mengxue's provocative actions and swallowed his saliva.
Then he shifted his gaze downward. The suspenders that He Mengxue was wearing were very loose, and when she leaned over, the neckline was wide open, and the dazzling white light made him feel a little dizzy.
However, Chen Yan had enough self-control to hold himself back at this moment when he could easily commit a crime.
He stretched out his hands and hugged He Mengxue directly, then turned over and pressed He Mengxue under him, with his hands on her breasts...
Seeing Chen Yan's provocative actions, He Mengxue's face flushed with shame, her heartbeat accelerated, her body trembled slightly, and a layer of mist filled her eyes, as if she was expecting something, as if she was afraid of something.
Just when the air seemed to be quiet, Chen Yan quickly pressed her collar and said, "You were exposed just now."
"Don't wear such loose clothes in the future."
"There aren't many decent people like me."
As he said that, Chen Yan quickly let go of He Mengxue's hand and left the master bedroom at a brisk pace, leaving He Mengxue, who had already made some preparations, lying there alone, looking at a loss.
After a while, He Mengxue screamed from the master bedroom, "Ah! Chen Yan! Are you still a man?"
At this moment, Chen Yan, who was taking off his clothes in the bathroom and preparing to take a bath, was humming a song and shaking his head, "Am I a man?"
"Wait until you change your mind and give it a try!"
“Hehe.”
"What kind of ability is it to yell there now?"
Maybe because Chen Yan was too unromantic, He Mengxue kept a cold face and ignored Chen Yan.
After breakfast, there was no need to say anything, the security door magically worked.
Chen Yan really likes teasing He Mengxue now. They both know everything, but he still insists on stabbing He Mengxue, "Oh. This door is really magical. If you say it's bad, it's bad. If you say it's good, it's good."
"I didn't know. I thought you were controlling me."
He Mengxue was so angry that she didn't want to pay any attention to this bad guy anymore.
So, when they arrived at the company, He Mengxue did not continue to pester Chen Yan, and did not even say "goodbye". She just got off the elevator with a cold face.
Chen Yan looked at He Mengxue's cold back and felt that when this girl was angry, she had some of Yang Rou's cold temperament, which made him more eager to conquer her.
While daydreaming about that, Chen Yan continued to go up in the elevator.
Because of the sudden attack by the Xu brothers, Chen Yan has to go to the film and television company for a meeting today.
When the elevator reached the 17th floor, Chen Yan went downstairs, straightened his shirt, and went straight to the meeting room.
Today's film and television companies have lost their former ease and happiness, and the atmosphere is a bit low.
Obviously, the Xu brothers, in conjunction with several large companies, organized a targeted plan for high-quality film and television series similar to the "Chaoyang Project", and even invited a bunch of movie kings and queens to take charge, making everyone feel more pressured.
You know, they had just witnessed the shock of Lu Man’s “dimensionality reduction attack”.
So far, the box office revenue of "Guardian: Huangquan" has exceeded 40 million, making it the No. 1 online movie in box office history.
And it is still accumulating. It has directly crushed all online movies.
So, seeing other first-line stars starting the "dimensionality reduction attack", where will Chenlu Pictures go? Everyone can't help but feel nervous?
Seeing that the employees were in a low mood, Chen Yan did not ignore it.
He greeted every employee who passed by with a smile and chatted casually.
As the backbone of the company and the core of its winning record, Chen Yan's confidence and composure still brought a lot of confidence to everyone.
So, as Chen Yan walked along, the atmosphere in the company gradually became lively.
Even though he has not recovered to his original liveliness and casualness, it is still much better than his previous concentration.
In this way, Chen Yan came all the way to the meeting room.
At the door of the conference room, Chen Yan happened to meet Lu Man and Sister Meili.
Chen Yan greeted the two of them with a smile.
When they saw Chen Yan, the two seemed to have found their backbone and hurried over.
Especially Lu Man. When she saw Chen Yan, her originally serious expression suddenly relaxed a lot.
She came up calmly and said coquettishly, "You're finally here. I didn't sleep all night last night. I was worried to death."
Chen Yan smiled and wanted to comfort her.
As a result, at this moment, Lu Man, who was halfway through her words, frowned, put her nose forward and sniffed Chen Yan.
Then she raised her head suspiciously, looked at Chen Yan, and asked, "Wait a minute. Chen Yan. Why do you smell like another woman?"
