Chapter 139 It Will Be Yours Sooner or Later
With the popularity of "Those Years", Liu Yifei's film pay and endorsement fees also rose sharply.

500 million in Chevrolet endorsement fees and today’s 2.4 million box office bonus.

No one doubts that Liu Yifei's status will rise to the top-tier ranks in a short period of time.

There is no need to explain the reason, Li Chen alone is enough.

At the same time, the combined power of the fans of the original best-selling novel and the fans of the popular actresses once again attracted the attention of investors in the industry.

The last time it was the Taiwanese superstar’s “Initial D”, and this time it is the mainland actress, Liu Yifei, who ranks first in blog fans.

Yang Siwei was also very tired recently.

We need to monitor online public opinion and guide the direction of public opinion.

He also has to attend various dinner parties with a bunch of celebrity friends.

After all, they were working hard to promote "Those Years" for you at that time.

After more than half a month, Yang Siwei didn't lose any weight at all.

Instead, I have to buy new clothes and change to XXL.

"The modern and contemporary historical masterpiece "Crossing Guandong", invested by China Film Group and Rongchen Films, has obtained a TV drama screening license yesterday."

"'Crossing the Guandong' will be broadcast on CCTV-1's prime time on June 15."

"The post-production of 'Ip Man' directed by Ning Hao has been completed and submitted to the General Administration for review."

"Two dramas produced by Donghua Noon Sunshine, "Parents' Love" and "Iron Age" (starring Ding Yongdai), have also been completed recently."

"Wu Yu Sen confirmed that Lin Chi Ling will play Xiao Qiao and will play a couple with Chow Yun Fat."

"Lin Xinru played a blind girl and filmed a kissing scene with Huo Jianhua for seven hours."

"Mulan's cast will be confirmed in June, Tang Jili denies inviting Zhang Ziyi."

"Relevant personnel revealed that Tang Jili had chosen Liu Yifei, and his rumored girlfriend Lin Xinru protested: He never asked me!"

Yang Siwei quickly scanned all kinds of entertainment news on the Internet.

The last one made Yang Siwei open his eyes suddenly.

Mulan? Yifei?
When did this happen? Why have I never heard Yifei mention it before?

Yang Siwei didn't dare to delay, no matter how small Yifei's matter was, it was a big deal.

She didn't want to hear her boss say "How do you do things?" again.

It’s so permeable!

Yang Siwei stood up and walked quickly towards the boss's office.

In Li Chen's office, a man and a woman were both aroused.

Liu Yifei's face was rosy and her lips were numb.

It feels like Li Chen's big hands are becoming more and more dishonest.

From bottom to top, he reached into his white T-shirt step by step.

Liu Yifei pushed Li Chen away with force, her heartbeat quickened and her breathing became rapid: "Yes, someone is coming!"

Li Chen smiled and wiped his lips, looking like a well-fed flower thief.

"This is my office. No one can barge in without my permission."

Li Chen moved forward again and put his arms around Miss Liu's waist.

Miss Liu placed her hands on Li Chen's chest to stop him from taking advantage of her: "Okay, okay, stop making trouble, and we'll talk about it when we get home tonight."

"What else are you talking about?" Li Chen deliberately teased the person in his arms.

The two were flirting when there was a knock on the door.

Liu Yifei quickly pushed Li Chen away and tidied up her messy hair.

"Enter!"

As soon as Yang Siwei came in, he saw Yifei’s blushing face.

The boss's eyes were cold.

Yang Siwei was startled: "Boss, how about I come back later, you and Yifei go ahead!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out!

Liu Yifei punched Li Chen angrily.

He quickly stepped forward to stop Yang Siwei: "What are you busy with? I just want to say a few words. You guys talk about work. I'll leave first."

Li Chen walked to the sofa and sat down, pouring himself a cup of tea.

"No, no, Yifei, I'm actually looking for you." Yang Siwei said quickly.

Li Chen glanced at Yang Siwei and said, "What's the matter? Sit down and talk."

Liu Yifei held Yang Siwei's arm, and the two of them sat opposite Li Chen.

"What do you want to talk to me about? Tell me." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"Did Tang Jili contact your Red Star House?"

Liu Yifei had no idea and shook her head: "No, who told you that?"

Yang Siwei responded quickly: "Then I understand. It's probably because Tang Jili saw that you are very popular and took the opportunity to hype you up."

Li Chen asked back, "Internet gossip?"

Yang Siwei nodded and said, "Boss, Tang Jili came out to deny the rumor about Zhang Ziyi that had been making headlines before."

"Someone broke the news that he chose Yifei to play Mulan."

Liu Yifei's heart was moved, and she did not hide the joy on her face.

Recently, Red Star House received many film offers, but Li Chen rejected them all.

Half of them are youth films.

Tang Jili's "Mulan" has been hyped for several months, so of course she has been paying attention to it.

Not only paid attention, she also thought about it.

However, the one that has been rumored before is Zhang Ziyi.

Compared with Zhang Ziyi, she is more self-aware.

Unexpectedly, there has been such a sudden turn of events. Even if it is just some gossip, it can make her happy.

Liu Yifei turned and looked at Li Chen.

"Don't look at me like that! Do you want to play "Mulan"? " Li Chen said with a smile.

Liu Yifei nodded pitifully.

Yang Siwei lowered his head and smiled secretly. Yifei's acting skills are only good when facing the boss.

That means the queen is the queen, the girl is the girl, and she can change in many ways just to control the boss.

Li Chen laughed and said, "Don't act with me. You've put all your acting skills on me. It's useless!"

"Besides, didn't Siwei say that it was Tang Jili who was hyping it up? He didn't even contact your Red Star House. Why are you so excited?"

Liu Yifei stood up, walked around the tea table, sat next to Li Chen, shook his arm and acted coquettishly: "Please help me think of a solution!"

Yang Siwei turned his head away, unable to bear to look at his boss.

She estimated that the boss would most likely surrender.

"Then how are you going to repay me?" Li Chen frowned and tried not to laugh.

Liu Yifei leaned over to whisper something in his ear, and Li Chen's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Will you help me or not?" Miss Liu's face changed instantly.

"If sugar-coated bullets don't work, then let's try intimidation! Okay, since I'm the one who's going to fall for it, I'll help!" Li Chen said with a smile.

Yang Siwei sighed in her heart, if there was one person in the world who could control her boss, it would be none other than Yifei.

Yang Siwei turned around and said seriously, "Boss, do you want me to contact Tang Jili?"

"No, you don't have to worry about it. Xixi, don't worry about it either. I promise you, if Mulan starts filming in the future, you will be the heroine."

Li Chen's expression suddenly straightened up, which surprised Liu Yifei and Yang Siwei.

Yang Siwei's mind worked quickly: "Boss, do you mean that there are still twists and turns in this Hua Mulan?"

Li Chen did not answer Yang Siwei directly, but only asked: "Besides "Mulan", is there any other news related to Tang Jili recently?"

Yang Siwei thought about it and nodded: "Yes, it seems to be called "Diary", which is related to the Nanjing Massacre."

"They said they were going to invite Chow Yun-fat, Zhang Manyu, and Liu Dehua to star in the film."

Yang Siwei reacted immediately after he finished speaking.

"Boss, you mean that he himself is not sure about Mulan, so he is targeting the new project?"

Li Chen turned to Miss Liu and said, "Before the copyright issue of Hua Mulan is clarified, Tang Jili is just playing the empty city tactic."

"If they really decide, will they not look for his rumored girlfriend?"

Liu Yifei and Yang Siwei suddenly understood what was going on.

Liu Yifei was overjoyed.

Li Chen squeezed her hand vigorously: "What's that expression? Didn't I promise you that Mulan will be filmed sooner or later, and it will be yours sooner or later!"

Liu Yifei was delighted. How could she have forgotten what Li Chen had just said?

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "Oh, Boss, there is one more thing. Will Those Years participate in this year's Hundred Flowers and Golden Horse Awards?"

"They have already invited us. In the past, I would have definitely rejected it."

"But you participated in the Golden Statue this year, so how could the Hundred Flowers and Golden Horse Awards let you go?"

Li Chen turned around and saw Miss Liu's expectant eyes, and smiled: "Do you want to go?"

Miss Liu said angrily: "Of course I want to go. I'm not like you. You've won the Palme d'Or and the Silver Lion, but I still have nothing!"

Yang Siwei interrupted her and said, "Yifei, it's my boss who has nothing in his hands, right? It seems that the golden branch and the silver lion are both with you!"

Li Chen laughed loudly, and Liu Yifei said angrily: "Don't interrupt!"

They both stared at Li Chen. Li Chen thought about it and nodded: "If you want to go, then let's go."

"This year, the Hundred Flowers Awards added the Best Newcomer Award, and for the first time, added online voting and voice telephone voting." "For you, it's the right time, right place, and right people."

"If Baihua doesn't give you the Best Newcomer award this time, just let it play on its own from now on!"

"I won't go to Jinma."

Liu Yifei was puzzled: "Why not go to the Golden Horse Awards?"

Li Chen scratched her nose and said with a smile: "The Hundred Flowers Awards are voted by the audience, but the Golden Horse Awards are not. What if these people give me the Best Newcomer or Best Actor award? What will you do?"

Yang Siwei sighed: "Boss, you spoil Yifei to the sky."

Liu Yifei felt sweet in her heart, and her eyes were full of Li Chen's shadow.

Yang Siwei cried out that he couldn't stand it anymore and quickly stood up to escape.

"Siwei, go out and ask your assistant to get Director Wu. I need to talk to him about something."

Liu Yifei heard this and said, "You have something to discuss with Director Wu. I'll go back first. I have to shoot an endorsement commercial tomorrow. It's so annoying!"

Li Chen stood up and saw Miss Liu out.

Everyone in the company knows that Liu Yifei is the boss’ girlfriend.

Everyone rushed to say hello.

"Yifei, come to the company often." The receptionist smiled and sent Liu Yifei to the elevator.

"Don't worry, I would come here often even if you didn't tell me." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Wu Bin received a call from the boss's assistant and came over immediately.

After entering the door and sitting opposite Li Chen, Li Chen poured him a cup of tea.

"Director Li, this is the list of three dramas I selected: "Father's Love 2", "Bad Genius" and "So Young". Please take a look."

In the past two days, Li Chen has handed over the auditions for several of the company's dramas to Wu Bin.

Wu Bin, together with several assistant directors from the company's director team and Yang Siwei, formed the casting director team.

Starting from the 2th, auditions will be held simultaneously for three dramas except "Painted Skin " and "Chinese Partners".

Li Chen picked up the list and glanced at it.

In his own movie "Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2", the person he chose for the role of the daughter was actually Fan Qiaoqiao.

Thinking back, although Fan Qiaoqiao got into trouble later, her plays were not removed from all online channels, so it seems there is nothing wrong in choosing her.

The role of Yu Nan's lawyer was confirmed to be played by Chen Shu.

This girl just finished filming "New Shanghai Bund" with Huang Xiaoming, and played Fang Yanyun, which is understandable.

Li Chen took a look at "Bad Genius" and "So Young".

It’s fine as long as there aren’t any actors who will become famous in the future.

"I have no objection. Let Siwei announce it to the public." Li Chen said straightforwardly.

He has to be present to oversee the casting of "Painted Skin 2" and cannot let Wu Ershan make the decision.

"Okay, the casting for my movie "Chinese Partners" will also start as soon as possible. I'll leave first if I have nothing else to do, Director Li." Wu Bin said.

"Don't worry, I didn't ask you to come here for this."

Wu Bin, who had just stood up to leave, sat down again. He thought Li Chen was looking for him because of the casting.

"In the next two days, you will go to Hong Kong Island and contact TVB's CEO Zhen to tell her about our Rongchen Films' intentions."

Wu Bin asked doubtfully, "What is your intention, Director Li?"

"Acquisition--TVB!" Li Chen said word by word.

Wu Bin's hand holding the teacup shook, and a few drops of tea spilled out.

"Acquire TVB?" Wu Bin asked in surprise!
"Why, it's weird?" Li Chen said with a smile.

Wu Bin came back to his senses, swallowed his saliva, calmed himself down and quickly shook his head: "No, no, Director Li."

"Just to acquire TVB, given the current situation of Rongchen Films, do we have the strength to do so?"

He has also been following Hong Kong media's recent reports on TVB.

The founder, Stanley Siu, was in poor health, but none of his children were interested in inheriting TVB.

This may result in TVB, which has been in operation for 39 years, changing hands.

However, sources in Hong Kong's investment banking circles pointed out that although Shao Yifu and related persons are interested in selling their shares.

But the price is high, the total amount is close to 100 billion yuan!

Even if Director Li has a strong family background, he probably still isn't able to do it.

Li Chen said with a smile: "Who told you that we are the only family?"

"You should contact them first to express our intention. We are strategic partners."

"And this is not something that can be achieved overnight. Good things take time."

"If necessary, I would also like to meet Shao Yifu."

Wu Bin's eyes became somewhat solemn, and he felt increasingly unable to see through this young boss.

Each move is bigger than the last.

If Rongchen Films really takes over TVB, it will be like adding wings to a tiger for Rongchen Films.

TVB's three main characteristics are well-known throughout the country.

Star training class, gold medal producer, top brother and top sister.

It is also one of the three giants of Hong Kong television.

Provides free television entertainment programmes to 2.05 million households on Hong Kong Island every year.

It is the TV station producing the most Chinese-language programs in the world.

The dramas produced are sold in more than 30 countries and regions overseas.

Both its distribution capabilities and content production are second to none in Asia.

"I understand, Director Li. I will leave for Hong Kong Island tomorrow."

Li Chen nodded and smiled, "Director Wu, be more confident. TVB is nothing but an old man in front of our Rongchen Films."

Wu Bin smiled and said, "I understand. With what Director Li said, I will use the tiger's skin and pull the banner when I go there, and I will never lose face for our Rongchen Films."

Li Chen nodded slightly.

He considered the acquisition of TVB for a long time.

There are many wonderful dramas that either fail to pass censorship in mainland China or are altered beyond recognition.

The most intuitive example is Zhao Liying’s “Knowing Your Destiny”, the original novel of which is superb.

It's a pity that the TV script was completely changed beyond recognition.

Although the ratings were extremely high, it cannot be denied that the show had a bad ending due to the forced whitewashing of several villains.

There are many competitors who are interested in TVB.

Like CCTV, Li Chaoren and his son, Malaysian tycoons and so on.

But Li Chen didn't plan to fight alone.

Wu Bin left Li Chen's office and just entered his own office.

Yang Siwei knocked on the door and came in.

"Director Wu, what about Xiao Fan's role?" Yang Siwei asked with a smile.

When Fan Qiaoqiao was auditioning, she asked for a favor on his behalf.

Originally, Fan Qiaoqiao also had certain acting skills and popularity.

Several assistant directors and Director Wu naturally would not refuse her, so they decided on Fan Qiaoqiao.

"Don't worry, Director Li didn't say anything. I'm sure he knows it clearly in his mind." Wu Bin said with a smile.

"That's right, this is the cast list for the three plays. Director Li asked you to announce it to the public."

Yang Siwei took it with a smile, said thank you and left.

Fan Qiaoqiao, who had just returned to the hotel from the crew of "There's a Ghost in My Heart", received a text message from Yang Siwei.

"I've got you the role. Come with your agent tomorrow to sign the contract and get the script."

"Perform well. My boss on the set doesn't care whether you are Fan Qiaoqiao or Li Qiaoqiao!"

The exhausted Fan Qiaoqiao immediately recovered and quickly called his agent.

Wang Zhonglei of Huayi also learned the news first.

Xiao Fan’s problem has been solved, but Qiao Qiao’s “Painted Skin 2” has not been finalized yet.

Wang Zhonglei frowned again. He couldn't ignore both sides.

Although Xiao Fan fought for the role in "Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2" on his own, the outside world does not think so.

If the gossip media reported it, the two sisters Qiaoqiao would be upset again.

In fact, I’m already upset.

In Li Yu's office, Li Qiaoqiao did not hide anything in front of his sister.

Li Qiaoqiao has delicate makeup and her long hair is tied up in a bun.

At first glance, you can't tell that she is in her thirties.

Sitting on the sofa opposite Li Yu, holding a cup of coffee, he sighed softly: "Yu'er, do you think Mr. Wang can keep Xiao Fan after all his efforts?"

Li Yu snorted coldly, "In vain! Sister, let's wait and see. If President Wang makes people feel disappointed, there will be nothing to be nostalgic about in Huayi."

Li Qiaoqiao smiled helplessly and said, "Why did Director Li make a major change in the cast of Painted Skin 2? Siwei said that Gu Tianle should not be used anymore, and I also had a question mark."

"I don't believe it's as simple as Siwei said. It's just that Director Li wants to promote newcomers."

Li Yu sneered, stood up from the boss chair, walked to the sofa next to his sister and sat down.

"Of course not. If you want to blame someone, blame us for being from Huayi. Just open your eyes and watch, sister."

"Sooner or later, Huayi and Rongchen Pictures will come into direct conflict. How can there be two tigers in one mountain?"

(End of this chapter)