Chapter 402 Christmas Eve Little Apple Descends
Pictures and news about Zhizhen Painting Art’s listing and a large number of imported software and hardware were posted online.

Soon, Rongchen Pictures announced the opening ceremony of Zhizhen Painting Art, and even Hollywood was attracted by Rongchen Pictures' big move.

China Film Report
"Han Tang Fund announced a new round of investment plan today. Han Tang Fund will invest $2012 million in China before 1 to build a special effects production company, Zhizhen Huayi."

Sina Finance Report
"The exit of Guangxian before and Alibaba's entry into Han Tang Fund had caused heated discussions in the financial circle. This investment in Zhizhen Painting Art is Alibaba's first appearance after its stake in Han Tang Fund."

"Industry insiders interpreted that Rongchen Pictures' first introduction of 'foreign capital' was aimed at seeking financial support. There are reports that Rongchen Pictures' president Li Chen suffered heavy losses in the financial tsunami."

"With the high frequency of software and hardware upgrades by top special effects companies, profitability may become a problem given the domestic box office market capacity. Zhizhen Painting Art will be the second bottomless 'excellence hole'!"

Phoenix News
"The General Administration, the Film Bureau, Wanda, and Alibaba have all made their positions clear to the outside world, and will continue to spare no effort to support Rongchen Pictures and Chinese films."

“Ma Yun stated that Zhizhen Huayi will be the largest special effects company in China, Asia, and even the world. Its significance cannot be summed up by the words ‘profit and loss’.”

"Wanda Cinema Line's Ye Ning responded: The investment in Zhizhen Huayi was a joint decision of the three shareholders of Han Tang Fund. The group has full confidence in the prospects of the entertainment industry and Chinese films."

"I have absolute confidence in Director Li."

Netizens had just finished watching Li Chen’s joke and were shocked by his big move.

"Leo did it even though he knew he would lose money. So, what does a billion-dollar bet mean?"

"Even if I lose money to gain publicity, at least I have a pure heart!"

"Leo's 'Financial Future Worrying' is much more elegant than Lao Mouzi and Zhang Weiping's 'Money First'!"

Amid the cheers, the short-term negative effect that the billion-dollar bet brought to Li Chen was actually alleviated.

"Is he crazy? One hundred million US dollars in three years?" Wang Zhonglei couldn't believe it.

The speed at which special effects companies burn money is faster than even a money printing machine can match.

"He's not crazy. New Moon can conservatively bring him $2.5 million in revenue, and he doesn't have to pay the $1 million alone!"

"Old Ma is a very shrewd person. He won't do business that will lose him money. This time he is spending a huge sum of money to buy horse bones. I'm afraid that in addition to wanting to have the best of both worlds, he also has high hopes for Li Chen." Wang Zhongjun revealed the secret.

Wang Zhongjun is right.

Ma Yun and Li Chen didn't talk much when they met in Beijing.

The two sides fought like masters, each of their words carrying great weight.

By entering the market, Ma Yun can not only obtain part of Youku’s equity, but also get in touch with Rongchen Pictures.

As for who will win or lose in the end, and who will be the biggest winner, it is too early to say now.

The 24th is Christmas Eve, Li Chen’s birthday, and also the day when Liu Yifei’s single album “Little Apple” is released simultaneously around the world.

Warner attaches great importance to this, and the meaning of releasing "Little Apple" on Christmas Eve is more thoughtful for the West.

It was as if Warner had opened a green channel, with all channels fully open to Liu Yifei's "Little Apple".

It can also be considered a birthday gift for my most important partner, Li Chen.

When I woke up early in the morning and turned on my phone, birthday wishes in Chinese and English came pouring in like snowflakes.

"Dear boss, I wish you more and more money-Tim."

"Boss, may you live as long as the heavens and have great fortunes--respectfully from Yang Siwei!"

"Brother Chen is safe and sound, happy birthday - Xiao Fan!"

"Director Li, this day comes every year. Happy birthday--Zi Yi!"

"Happy birthday, senior, refill!"

"Happy birthday, why don't you wait for me at home and don't accompany me to Sina." Liu Yifei understood her fiancé and didn't want him to go to Sina with her.

"Alright, then I'll raise my glass to wish Miss Liu's album a global hit."

Ms. Liu now ranks first in the popularity ranking of Asian actresses in Hollywood.

If we say that Li Yuchun's corn flour is full of arrogance in "Fortress Besieged".

Liu Yifei's fans were even more devastating in "Little Apple".

In just three days, Little Apple was like a magic sound that filled our ears. Streets, alleys, markets, and shopping malls were filled with "You are my little apple!"

Liu Yifei and six other girls, dressed in Chinese red Fantasy-like sweatshirts and performing dynamic retro dances, were simply killer for men, women, young and old.

"This is Leo's confession song, so joyful and catchy!"

"This dance moves is not inferior to that of South Korean girl groups. She is indeed Liu Xiaoli's biological daughter and has the demeanor of her mother!"

"Xixi is so beautiful. I have watched the MV dozens of times and never get tired of it. Christmas Eve is so memorable. Stay safe, little apple."

"Leo is so talented, and they are a perfect match made in heaven."

"The light of Chinese language shines brightly in Japan and South Korea, bringing glory to the world! Even the Korean Wave has to avoid its edge."

Sina Music (Weibo) December 12th
"You are my little apple" Liu Yifei's superb brainwashing single album "Little Apple" was released globally by Warner Music.

"The song was recently released on iTunes worldwide first, and within eight hours it surpassed all the superstars to take the top two spots on the Hot Singles Chart, a remarkable achievement!"

"The phenomenal hit song "Little Apple" has been viewed over 5000 million times in just three days, setting a new record in mainland China."

Warner's Chen Jianshun was so happy that he wanted to worship Li Chen and Liu Yifei as the God of Wealth.

"Yifei, Director Li, you two are a match made in heaven, you are simply a steal!"

"Mr. Chen said that my husband and I are thieves?" Li Chen joked.

"That's not what Mr. Chen meant!" Liu Yifei glared at her fiancé.

She also didn't expect "Little Apple" to be so popular.

In Chen Jianshun's words, it would not be difficult to say that it has become a global hit after waiting for ten days or half a month.

That's why he went to the two Gods of Wealth in person to report the good news.

Fan Qiaoqiao suddenly felt powerless, a feeling of exhaustion both physically and mentally.

She is busy from the beginning to the end of the year, and she is confident that she works as hard as any other actress.

But there is a saying that goes, working towards the wrong direction is a futile effort.

She felt that she was as good looking and had the same figure as Liu Yifei.

But the loss was due to the other half which could be called a bug.

Warner Bros. went all out to release a single simultaneously around the world. If it wasn't because of Brother Chen, she really couldn't think of any other reason.

"I will never be able to surpass her in my entire life." Fan Qiaoqiao said dejectedly.

"Qiaoqiao, don't say that." Mu Xiaoguang didn't know how to persuade her.

Perhaps silence is the best way for him to deal with this situation at this moment.

Behind Liu Yifei there is Li Chen, and behind Qiao Qiao there is me.

But the distance between him and Li Chen was like the light-years away in the theme song of Qiao Qiao's "Passengers".

Fan Qiaoqiao is not the only one who feels this way.

Yang Mi, who works under Li Chen, was equally envious.

She also felt that apart from her slightly better looks, Liu Yifei's other qualities were not necessarily better than hers.

But I have already had my teeth pulled, and the difference in appearance has been infinitely shortened.

But I’m afraid I’ll never be able to catch up with the gap between men in this lifetime.

Yes, it’s not just me, who else in the circle can catch up with me?

"Mimi, don't think too much. Compared to most people, you are already very lucky. After all, you have a very capable senior!" Zeng Jia understands women better than Mu Xiaoguang.

Yang Mi sighed sadly: "Yes, at least he is still my senior."

"Just a senior?" There was another voice in Yang Mi's heart.

(End of this chapter)