Chapter 491

From "The Voice" to "Keep Running," and then to variety shows like "Masked Singer," Shanhe Media perfectly interpreted for the film and television circle what a blockbuster is.

A blockbuster variety show can make a first-tier artist's value multiply, help second and third-tier artists rise to the top, and even attract a huge wave of traffic for eighteenth-tier artists or ordinary people.

Therefore, every time Shanhe Media launches a new variety show, the industry is very concerned.

Previously, the change in the guest lineup for "Keep Running" made many artists in the industry tempted, but they were all directly suppressed by Wei Jin's side.

Moreover, once the guest lineup for this show is fixed, there are rarely any changes, and artists in the industry can only sigh in frustration.

Others, such as "The Voice," "Masked Singer," and "I Am a Singer," although they change people every season, have very high requirements for artists. Artists without some level of skill shouldn't even dream of participating.

As for "Where Are We Going, Dad?" from a while ago, due to the type of show, not many people could participate.

But "Flowers and Youth" is different. It is also an outdoor reality variety show, but it has five guest spots waiting for everyone to participate, which is really not to be missed.

Especially when Shanhe Media announced that Liu Yifei and Shu Chang had already joined, the gold content of this variety show instantly increased.

Therefore, a large number of film and television companies, talent agencies, and artist studios in the industry have taken action.

From first-tier stars to eighteenth-tier small artists, there is no one who isn't plotting.

Think about it, you can earn money, increase your fan count, raise your status, and even take your career to the next level just by traveling. Who wouldn't be willing?

And so, early in the morning, Wei Jin received a call from Deng Chao.

Since joining "Keep Running," Deng Chao's value has skyrocketed. In the past six months, he has been crazily absorbing money. It is said that he has already accepted several film contracts, and his schedule is booked until the year after next.

On the contrary, his wife, Sun Li, has been doing postpartum recovery and taking care of the child since giving birth last year. Her exposure is minimal, and the once quasi-first-tier young actress is now almost non-existent.

Therefore, Deng Chao also wanted to help catch the wind of "Flowers and Youth" to let Sun Li make a comeback.

Honestly, having snatched someone's destiny role of Zhen Huan, Wei Jin also hoped to find an opportunity to compensate, but after some consideration, he still politely refused.

"Brother Chao, this variety show requires female artists of all age groups, so..."

Deng Chao is also a smart person and immediately understood the meaning.

"No problem, President Wei. Let's collaborate again when there's an opportunity. Also, I wish you a big harvest at the Golden Horse Awards this time."

"Heh, thanks for your kind words, Brother Chao."

Hanging up the phone, a fiery, delicate body leaned over. It goes without saying that it was Ceng Li.

At this moment, Ceng Li, although bare-faced, could not hide the moving charm between her brows and eyes.

It's no wonder; perhaps it was because they chatted about many past events last night, and Sister Li remembered the past between the two. After returning, she was incredibly enthusiastic.

The two fought fiercely on and off for three or four hours from past ten at night; it was truly crazy enough.

But Wei Jin didn't expect that Ceng Li actually had ideas about variety shows too.

"Sister Li, do you mean to let Sister Jing participate? Is she not going to be a wealthy wife anymore?"

After many years, Wei Jin and Hu Jing had already let go of the past. The latter lived in Beijing and would occasionally come to the house to see her goddaughter, and their relationship was quite harmonious.

"Hmm, she can't stay idle at home. She started accepting dramas this year, but the situation is not optimistic..."

Wei Jin understood in his heart that the entertainment industry is not only a place of fame and fortune but also a circle where you can only move forward and not retreat.

No matter how popular you were back then, once you withdraw, newcomers will soon fill this void.

Hu Jing was also a small actress back then, especially after "My Love from the Star" and "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang." I wouldn't dare say she was a popular first-tier, but her status as a second-tier actress was definitely stable.

Unfortunately, after getting married, she rarely appeared in public, and her fame and such have gradually been exhausted.

And as a wife, her requirements for scripts are also very high, so it's not easy to get the dramas she likes.

As for why she doesn't ask for help since her husband's family is rich and powerful? The reason is not hard to understand.

For one, there are barriers between circles. Although her husband is a Malaysian tycoon, the reach is limited, and he may not be able to help her in the mainland entertainment industry.

Secondly, perhaps the man doesn't want her to be too popular. After all, the circle itself is not clean, and the identity of an artist is just a hobby. Thirdly, perhaps Hu Jing herself doesn't want to be looked down upon by her in-laws. After all, being a wealthy wife is not that easy.

"Fine, since the Great Madam has spoken, then there's definitely no problem. I will arrange it..."

Hu Jing is from the 70s generation, and her personality is relatively straightforward, quite suitable for this type of variety show. Wei Jin naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Little Jin, thank you, mua."

While Ceng Li offered a fragrant kiss, the quilt on her body slipped, exposing her delicate, frost-like skin to the air, and that soft whiteness also pressed against Wei Jin's chest, making the latter's index finger move.

Reaching out to wrap his arms around the beauty's slender and soft waist, Wei Jin turned his head, a playful look appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Sister Li, how many times have I said it? When expressing gratitude, you must be sincere."

The great beauty rolled her eyes in a charming way, "Little Jin, you were so tired last night, are you still okay?"

Hearing this, Wei Jin was "furious." Pulling the beauty's small hand, he reached into the quilt, using a double entendre: "Sister Li, you've made my anger go to my head."

Feeling the heat and pulsation in his palm, Ceng Li's eyes flowed, and she bit her red lips.

"Little Jin, anger hurts the body. Sister will help you lower the fire."

After speaking, the great beauty adjusted her posture, crawled into the quilt, gently surrounded Wei Jin, leaving only her snow-white buttocks shaking before his eyes.

"Hiss~~ Oh~~~"

The film market for the entire month of November was like giving up; there wasn't a single one that could be brought out.

Whether it was the audience or the cinema chains, everyone was urgently hoping for the New Year slot to arrive quickly.

The films about to be released began their final crazy promotion.

"Back to 1942" claimed to be an epic, and "Gravity" focused on science fiction.

Others, such as "The Guillotines," "The Last Tycoon," and "The Grandmaster," also had their own gimmicks.

And Lu Chuan jumped out again and posted a pretentious article: "'The Last Supper' made me re-recognize the profession of director. It experienced more suffering than 'Nanjing,' and it must be greater than 'Nanjing'."

Honestly, these words disgusted the industry.

However, netizens didn't indulge him; the comments under his Weibo were all curses. In the end, this guy broke his defense and directly closed the comment function.

Wei Jin didn't expect that just a few days ago he was eating the gossip of Huang Xiaoming's two ex-girlfriends, and today he saw him in the headlines again.

But it wasn't good news. When he was filming "The Bride with White Hair," the wire broke, and he fell from a height of three meters, resulting in a comminuted fracture of two toes.

Taking advantage of having nothing to do, Wei Jin personally went to Jishuitan Hospital to visit him.

It must be said that Huang Xiaoming's popularity in the industry is very good. When Wei Jin arrived, the hospital room was already piled with fruit baskets. He saw Huang Xiaoming on the hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown, with a cast on his foot, happily watching TV.

"Auntie, don't be polite. Brother Xiaoming and I are also good friends. It's just a small token; I hope he recovers soon."

Visiting a patient, Wei Jin naturally wouldn't come empty-handed. The company has long prepared many gifts, and he randomly chose some nutritional supplements.

Auntie Huang pushed back for a while, and finally, only after Huang Xiaoming nodded did she accept it.

"How is it? Did the doctor say how long it will take to recover?"

Mentioning this, Huang Xiaoming, who was just happily chatting, instantly wilted.

"Sigh, this time it's really bad luck. The doctor said at least two or three months..."

"Uh, bones and muscles take a hundred days to heal, so listen to the doctor and rest well."

"I'm fine, it's just that I implicated the crew, and I feel somewhat sorry..."

Wei Jin nodded. This time the production side was quite generous, immediately expressing to the outside world that even if the crew was delayed, they would wait for Huang Xiaoming to recover.

"Brother Xiaoming, don't think too much. It's an unexpected disaster; you didn't want it either."

"Hmm, I can only comfort myself like this."

Speaking of this, Huang Xiaoming seemed to remember something.

"By the way, President Wei, I heard your company's new variety show is still recruiting guests. What do you think of Baby?"

"Oh? Miss Yang is already filming movies; does she look down on variety shows?"

"President Wei is joking. Your company's variety shows are all blockbusters; everyone is lining up, heh..."

Huang Xiaoming's emotional intelligence is indeed very high. Talking to him always makes people feel very comfortable, even for Wei Jin, who is used to hearing rainbow farts.

However, Sun Li's side was already refused, and for Yang Ying's side, Wei Jin naturally wouldn't consider it. He immediately repeated the original words he gave to Deng Chao.

After listening, Huang Xiaoming looked regretful.

"Also, the 80s generation already has Yifei and Shu Chang, so let's say she doesn't have this fate..."

Wei Jin originally thought the topic stopped here, but who knew Huang Xiaoming spoke again.

"President Wei, then can you give her a spot next season?"

This question directly stunned Wei Jin.

As expected of Huang Xiaoming, knowing Liu Yifei's temperament, she definitely wouldn't participate in the next season, so locking in a spot first—could this still be refused? "Brother Xiaoming, it has to be you. Fine, I will prioritize her next season."

"Then thank you, President Wei. When I'm discharged, I'll host a treat."

"Good, it's a deal."

The 49th Golden Horse Awards opened. Every day, crews from the mainland went over, and media news reports were constant.

Ning Hao took the "The Great Buddha" crew and rushed over with Huang Bai.

The two had collaborated for a long time, and their relationship was very good. That night, they made an appointment to drink beer at the local night market and were even photographed by local paparazzi and reported.

But I didn't expect that their good buddy—Xu Guangtou—would also not be lonely and created gossip news in the mainland.

Some media reported that Xu Zheng and a female college student from the Central Academy of Drama entered a hotel together with intimate behavior and only came out after seven or eight hours.

You have to know, Xu Zheng is a married man. Previously, when Xu Laoguai held hands with his assistant, he was made to look miserable, so how could he be spared?

So this guy immediately explained on Weibo:

"Everyone misunderstood. She is my student. Before she applied for the Central Academy of Drama, I tutored her in acting classes. This time it was just a simple meeting..."

However, it was clear that this pale explanation, let alone the media, even netizens didn't believe it.

"A senior actor, a newcomer director, and a female college student from the Central Academy of Drama—is it necessary to spend seven or eight hours for a meeting? Is it for movie casting? Or are you chatting about the script?"

"Or is Teacher Xu checking the student's acting skills?"

"Director Xu, please don't insult our intelligence."

"Could it be that you are hyping up 'Lost in Thailand'?"

Looking at the news online, Wei Jin didn't know what to say. This f*cking "Lost in Thailand" hasn't even been released yet, and you're already floating? He immediately called Chen Zhiming.

"Old Chen, hurry up and suppress this matter. Also, notify him not to make any more moths..."

"Understood, President Wei. I will notify him later to be low-key."

Wei Jin nodded and didn't say anything more. After all, Xu Zheng is not a director signed to the company, and besides, such things are not uncommon in the industry.

"By the way, President Wei, the premiere invitation for 'Back to 1942' from Huayi has been sent over."

Wei Jin took the invitation and looked at it. The time chosen was really good; it was just after the Golden Horse Awards ended. However, he still shook his head and said:

"Forget it, I won't go. You attend on my behalf."

"President Wei, they specifically invited you."

"Heh, specifically invited? I'm afraid everyone invited by Huayi this time was specifically invited. After all, they just acted as a traitor to the industry, and I'm afraid not many companies will give them face..."

Mentioning this, Wei Jin thought of Han Sanping.

Zuoshandiao is indeed Zuoshandiao. It is said that the person in charge of China Film New Trunk Line has already been transferred.

There's no way, Director Han is just that petty. Who told this subordinate to dare to backstab the boss? Changing a position is also for the people to shine and heat; no one can pick out any faults.

It's just that I don't know how Han Sanping plans to deal with Huayi, this traitor.

Thinking about it, Wei Jin actually started to look forward to it.

Wei Jin has to admit that this time he underestimated the attraction of "Flowers and Youth" to female artists.

Especially when the 70s and 80s female guests have already been decided, this 90s seat has become a sweet pastry that many newcomers are scrambling for.

According to Zhang Yipei's report, he has received many calls from talent agencies these days, all wanting to push newcomers to the top.

But Wei Jin didn't expect that even Rouba, this little girl, came directly from Shanghai to Beijing for the guest spot, wanting to take the seat.

Considering that for nearly a year, Rouba and he have been getting along very happily, and everyone is a good friend at the poker table, Wei Jin naturally had no reason to refuse.

(End of chapter)