Chapter 519 Operation Magnolia

"Didn't that CNN host spew shit during the Olympic torch relay in Beijing? How come Feng Kuzi still had the nerve to lick his old face and talk to him about family, career and life?"

"Even if you are promoted to a small steel cannon, you can't escape the nature of Feng Kuzi."

The headlines of various gossip media are varied.

There are many such reports, such as "Feng Xiaogang has stepped down from the altar and has become close to CNN", "Feng Xiaogang's reputation has collapsed and he accepted an interview with an insulting media", etc.

Once someone starts something, countless people will rush to follow suit, stringing together seemingly unrelated little things into a pile of bad deeds.

If Li Chen had not emerged, Feng Xiaogang would have been the most popular director among mainland audiences.

But there are no ifs for some things. Today, Feng Xiaogang is not only inferior to the rising Li Chen.

Even the rising star Jiang Wen was able to surpass him at the box office.

Originally, CNN praised Feng Xiaogang as the most popular and respected director in China, and Feng Xiaogang was complacent about it.

After all, the people I have set up over the years have been quite impressive. I always take the lead in charity and there are donations every time. Although the amount is either 50,000 or 100,000, the important thing is participation.

As a result, Li Chen’s interview was released.

After comparing the two, netizens found that Feng Xiaogang's interview was full of complacency and arrogance.

He always says that he has made enough money, as if the domestic film industry would be in tatters without Feng Xiaogang.

In interviews, Li Chen repeatedly concealed his personal edge and attributed his achievements to policy support and market trends.

We are not afraid of comparing goods, but we are afraid of comparing ourselves to others.

What's more, Li Chen's fans are no less aggressive than Yang Mi's bees.

Everyone knows that Rongchen Pictures and Huayi are not getting along now.

There was a "boom"!
The online criticism and the media's flattery of Li Chen made Feng Xiaogang so angry that he threw the computer and stationery on the table to the ground.

My wife was startled by the sound and quickly pushed the door open.

Feng Xiaogang's already ferocious face became even paler and more frightening.

Feng Xiaogang's face was sinister, and he gritted his teeth and spat out a sentence: "I'm not done with you!"

What he hated most in his life was people mentioning his past as Feng Kuazi.

But netizens always like to help him recall the past from time to time.

Huayi’s big and small Wangs also noticed the direction of public opinion online.

"Brother, we have to protect Xiaogang's reputation. Otherwise, if his reputation drops, the box office will probably be affected as well." Wang Zhonglei was a little anxious.

Feng Xiaogang is the treasure of Huayi.

Now there are still five drama contracts that have not been completed with Huayi. If the news were to collapse at this time, the two brothers would probably be heartbroken.

Wang Zhongjun had a gloomy face. He had not agreed to be interviewed by CNN at the beginning.

Are there no other directors in the country?
Are people like Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige fools?

Not to mention this little fox Li Chen.

But since both his brother and Feng Xiaogang nodded, he did not intervene.

Now it has clashed with Li Chen’s interview with Time magazine, which is really heartbreaking.

Huayi and Feng Xiaogang were in a state of panic. At this time, with public opinion online surging, there was nothing they could do except admit their mistakes.

If you dare to confront netizens, what's the big deal about saying that you just accepted an exclusive interview with CNN?

I'm afraid that the saliva from netizens can cause Huayi's stock to hit the limit down.

Huayi’s public relations team stepped forward to take the blame, just like Zhang Ziyi’s team did last year.

The explanation is a cover-up at first glance.

It was said that the Huayi staff were careless and did not consider this aspect before accepting the invitation on behalf of Director Feng.

But after experiencing the Zhang Ziyi scandal, netizens have long become immune to this set of rhetoric.

The character that Feng Xiaogang had painstakingly built up over the years began to go downhill from this moment on.

Those in the know know exactly what is going on.

Even outsiders find it thrilling to watch.

Several new investors who left Huayi to start their own businesses, such as Fan Qiaoqiao, Huang Xiaoming and Li Qiaoqiao, were all a little frightened.

"Xiao Guang, do you think Brother Chen did this on purpose?" Fan Qiaoqiao's straight brows frowned slightly.

Mu Xiaoguang's face didn't look good either, and he forced a smile and said, "I said no, do you believe me?"

"Qiao Qiao, you must not think that Li Chen is a kind and nice guy. How can a kind guy become a billionaire in just a few years?"

"Don't ask Yang Siwei. Everyone knows the truth about this."

“If one day we achieve the same level as Huayi, such as going public through a backdoor listing, then perhaps we will face off against Rongchen Pictures.”

"There is no need to worry now. People won't even look at us with respect."

Mu Xiaoguang's few words relieved Fan Qiaoqiao's hidden worries.

Huang Xiaoming was equally surprised.

He knew very well that the downfall of a big boss was often caused by a small matter.

When the CNN interview was released, no one paid any attention.

But as soon as Director Li's interview with "Time" was released, CNN's bad things were brought up again, and Director Feng became like a piece of yellow mud, and it was nothing but shit if it didn't fall out of his pants.

The scheming girl Dabaobei didn't think as far as Huang Xiaoming. She only saw that Director Li was the boss with the most say in the industry. "You promised me to help me get a permanent guest on the third season of Running Man. When will you fulfill your promise?" Dabaobei shook Huang Xiaoming's neck and said delicately.

It brought the thoughtful Huang Xiaoming back to reality.

The big baby was wearing a white suspender vest at home, with her chest completely exposed and white, which made Huang Xiaoming feel a little dry in the mouth again.

It was just that he was willing but unable to fulfill his big darling's request.

"Baby, don't think about that permanent guest. Director Li has chosen an artist from Yi Xin Media. Yang Siwei can't do anything about it."

When Big Baby heard this, he immediately wilted.

Huang Xiaoming comforted her with soft words again and promised to pave a smooth road for her, which made the big darling open her heart.

Zhao Liying had just finished filming for "New Return of the Condor Heroes" and the company got her the supporting role of Qing'er from Hairun through Sun Li.

In addition, the supporting role of Yu Rao in "Empresses in the Palace" is much better than her time at Huayi.

She also followed the secret battle between Director Li and Director Feng on the Internet.

My understanding of Director Li has added a touch of awe.

As for Director Feng, I'm afraid he has long forgotten his own name.

Yang Mi received an invitation from Chen Hong.

If it were a few years ago, when she received the invitation from director Chen Kaige, she would probably be as excited as Liu Yan when he interviewed Chen Kaige.

But now that she was asked to play a supporting role with Gao Yuanyuan and Yao Chen, she had no motivation at all.

With her current status, both Nie Xiaoqian and Yu Ji are the absolute heroines in the play.

If she was on the same level as Gao Yuanyuan and Yao Chen, she might consider it.

"Then I'll reply to Mr. Yang, Mimi?"

"Well, Jiajia, I'm not being a big shot, it's just that this role is a bit unworthy."

Zeng Jia also felt that this role was dispensable.

Our own artists are now among the well-deserved top stars in the domestic entertainment industry.

The movies include "Painted Skin 2", "So Young" and "Low IQ Crime", and the TV series "Palace" is on hand.

The endorsement fee has exceeded Xiaoyanzi's 300 million, making her the company's most profitable artist.

Chen Kaige is no longer the Chen Kaige in "Farewell My Concubine".

Now, top stars like Yang Mi all focus their attention on the twin stars, Director Li and Director Zhang.

Although Huang Xiaoming and Li Qiaoqiao did not capture the bear, they were shortlisted for Berlin for "The Invisible Guest".

As the two of them rose in popularity, Huang Xiaoming took the opportunity to win the endorsement of a high-end luxury brand.

Li Qiaoqiao has also further opened up the global market and is said to have been favored by a Hollywood company.

The one who is close to the water gets the moon first. Director Zhang and Director Li are both from her own company, so Yang Mi naturally wants to be in their films.

Moreover, Yang Mi is a person of action. Recently, she goes to visit her pregnant boss lady every now and then whenever she has time.

Yang Siwei called Chen Hong and rejected the expired olive branch thrown by Chen Kaige.

Chen Hong felt physically and mentally exhausted in an instant.

In Chen Kaige's eight-year career as a producer, this was the first time someone rejected her invitation.

Although Yang Siwei was very polite and only said that Yang Mi's schedule was full, they could only look forward to the next collaboration.

But such words can only fool people outside the circle.

After all, our own old baby has long been relegated to the second tier in the country in terms of box office and awards.

Li Chen didn't care at all about Feng Xiaogang's reputation crisis.

What now lies before him is how to help his wife win the first trophy: the Magnolia Award.

Public relations is an art.

Even the Oscars need public relations, let alone the Magnolia Awards in China.

However, how to achieve the goal without making any noise is a test of one's personal ability.

The chairperson of this year's jury is Jiang Wenli, so there is no need to worry.

Both her niece and she herself have always respected her.

What's more, this year's Magnolia Awards will introduce online voting for the first time.

With Ms. Liu's unrivaled popularity and number of fans, it was no surprise that Dreams of Splendor was shortlisted.

The key factor lies in whether the organizer SMG (Shanghai Media Group) will promote the most virtuous people regardless of their relationship with them and choose their own people. This is not impossible.

Liu Yifei felt tender in her heart as she watched Li Chen concentrate and frown slightly.

People say that men look their best when they are thinking seriously.

She felt it was absolutely right.

Liu Yifei went downstairs, came over and sat next to Li Chen, leaned on Li Chen's shoulder and said softly: "What are you thinking about? Why don't you come upstairs? I can't sleep without you by my side."

Li Chen didn't want to talk to Miss Liu too much about the twists and turns of this year's Magnolia Awards.

Then he kissed her gently on the cheek and said with a smile: "I'm thinking about what to name my son."

Miss Liu smiled like a flower, her face was charming and beautiful: "Then you have to think about it carefully. If it doesn't sound good, I won't agree!"

(End of this chapter)