[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment":3,"chapter-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Intelligence King of Chinese Entertainment",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2260392,4411,"Chapter 89: Li Bingbing: After Flirting with My Sister, Now You","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>On April 1, the entertainment industry was rocked by a massive scandal: Hong Kong superstar Zhang Guorong jumped to his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news dominated every news outlet; even SARS and the Iraq War had to yield their front-page spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internet was flooded with the event; several forums exploded, spawning countless conspiracy theories and turning into chaotic debates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli was also deeply shocked and offered a brief moment of mourning, for in a way, he had grown up watching Zhang’s films and listening to his songs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then returned to his own affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Beijing’s sub-channel rebroadcasted “Conquest” again, with still strong ratings—even Yu Yanli was recognized once while out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in her forties or fifties stared at him for half a minute, then declared firmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the thug who beat Du Mei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the woman couldn’t recall Wu Tian’s name, confused Jiang Shan’s character Li Li from “Conquest” with Du Mei from “Just a Taste,” and misremembered the plot details, the scene nearly drew a crowd around Yu Yanli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But being recognized by an audience for the first time as an actor left Yu Yanli with a satisfying sense of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only offline, but as “Conquest” rolled out on multiple local channels, its influence expanded, and a few netizens began noticing his portrayal of Wu Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most common comment was that Yu Yanli looked good—especially compared to the other tough guys in “Conquest,” he stood out like a crane among chickens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another frequent remark was his line to Jiang Shan: “Do you know what you look like right now? Like a whore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this line originally came from “Just a Taste,” where the female lead, played by Jiang Shan, appeared in sexy attire for a date, angering the male lead Wang Zhiwen—“You look like a whore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This line was a deliberate inside joke by Lao Gao, who cast Jiang Shan in the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many viewers who had seen “Just a Taste” understood the reference and began mocking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The popularity on local channels helped accelerate “Conquest”’s satellite broadcast schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satellite channel time slots aren’t something you can just book on demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prime time slot from 7:30 to 10:00 PM typically allows only two to three episodes, usually two per night—about sixty episodes a month, equivalent to one or two TV dramas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even adding the secondary prime time after ten PM, an average monthly total of three or four dramas is typical, not counting repeats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So not only is it hard to sell a drama to a satellite channel, but even after selling it, you must wait in line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if a drama airs within one or two months of sale, it’s considered smooth; airing after several months is common, and delays of six months or more are not rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To move up the queue or jump ahead, you need strong viewership ratings from local channels and significant influence from the drama itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a TV station sees potential in a drama, it may give it preferential treatment—even placing it in a premium slot as an annual flagship project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conquest” performed well, but not quite to flagship status, so it moved up in the queue—but not to the summer slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianjin Satellite TV had already internally decided to premiere it in May; Hebei’s channel hadn’t confirmed, but likely also in May or June.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli was pleased: this timing coincided with SARS, when everyone stayed home watching TV, greatly boosting ratings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the earlier it aired, the sooner he’d receive the final payment from the TV station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TV stations typically don’t pay the full amount upfront; payments are divided into three stages: signing, delivery, and broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Signing】 is the initial payment or deposit after signing the contract, usually 20–30%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Delivery】 is the mid-payment after the station receives the finished drama, ranging from 30% to 50%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Broadcast】 is the final payment, settled shortly after the drama ends, typically 20–40%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exact shares and timing depend on the contract—each purchase agreement has unique clauses, and both sides can modify terms as needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a contract is just a contract; it may not hold up when it matters most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from CCTV and a few well-funded first-tier satellite channels, no TV station pays on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Settling within half a year is considered respectable; some delay for one or two years, or even leave it unpaid entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some film and television companies have been literally dragged to death by this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever this happens, Yu Yanli is deeply grateful for his intelligence network, which helps him assess the character and commercial reliability of TV stations or their officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can’t guarantee zero risk, but it significantly reduces danger and avoids being cheated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, “Conquest” partnered with Tianjin Satellite TV and Hebei Satellite TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former, as a municipality-affiliated station, isn’t a first-tier satellite channel, but has ample funds and pays promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hebei Satellite TV is poorer and often delays payments, but never for too long, and hasn’t defaulted in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such partners, despite flaws, still fall within Yu Yanli’s acceptable range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for satellite channels that delay final payments for two or three years—or default entirely—no matter how high the offer, Yu Yanli won’t work with them; he simply can’t bear the stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conquest”’s satellite scheduling went smoothly, and Li Bingbing also brought good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She secured the female lead role in “Cell Phone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Li sisters excitedly invited Yu Yanli to dinner to celebrate, and he gladly accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, he discovered Wang Jing was also there, enthusiastically chatting with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Wang Jing took a call and stepped out of the private room; Li Xue seized the chance to apologize to Yu Yanli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, my sister let slip that you were here, and Hua-jie insisted on coming over—we couldn’t stop her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli nodded, then teased: “I actually enjoy dining with Hua-jie—she compliments people so beautifully, it makes the food taste better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue laughed: “What do you take Hua-jie for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A life mentor, a respected senior I deeply admire—I love when she praises me; others’ praise doesn’t feel the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue blinked: “What about when I praise you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli paused: “Compared to Hua-jie, you still need practice—you haven’t hit the right spot yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheeky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue laughed and slapped him lightly; Yu Yanli didn’t mind. Nearby, Li Bingbing had been watching their banter, growing restless, and coughed to draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xue’er, sit over here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue hesitated: “I’m better here to host the guest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to be so formal—we’re all family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Bingbing about to glare, Yu Yanli took Li Xue’s hand and guided her to sit beside Li Bingbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bingbing wasn’t satisfied—she switched seats with Li Xue, placing herself between Yu Yanli and her sister, then gave Yu Yanli a warning look before sending him a text message on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Don’t even think about my sister.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli felt wronged—he hadn’t done anything; it was Li Xue who started talking to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I’m innocent.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yu Yanli explained, Li Bingbing remained wary; her sister was smart, but that didn’t mean she understood men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only two years older, Li Bingbing had spent years in the entertainment industry, encountering countless types of men, and had sharpened her instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy, Yu Yanli, was clearly a womanizer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a womanizer alone would be bad enough—but he was also good-looking, charming, articulate, intelligent, and highly capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such men are most appealing to women—and most likely to break their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bingbing knew her sister’s limits; facing someone like Yu Yanli, she’d be completely consumed and then discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she had to warn and protect her sister, preventing her from falling for Yu Yanli’s trap and getting her heart and body stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, during the rest of the dinner, Li Bingbing did everything she could to separate her sister from Yu Yanli, minimizing their contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli didn’t mind, but Li Xue grew annoyed, thinking her sister was being excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of other things, Yu Yanli had helped them immensely—Li Bingbing’s thief-like suspicion was heartless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Jing noticed all this, glancing between the Li sisters, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Li Bingbing guarding against Yu Yanli—or against her own sister, Li Xue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Li Bingbing forcibly sent Li Xue to see Wang Jing off, then personally escorted Yu Yanli out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She apologized for her earlier behavior and reiterated her plea: don’t get too close to her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanli nodded: “Don’t worry—I don’t like your sister’s type.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sparked Li Bingbing’s curiosity: “Then what type do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone older, cheerful, with a bold, spirited look—and preferably has a younger sister…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, Li Bingbing kicked him in annoyance: “You’ve already hit on my sister—now you’re flirting with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t hit on your sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Bingbing paused, then realized: “So you’re just flirting with me, then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t like it, bring your sister along too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Yu Yanli leave, Li Bingbing touched her cheek and muttered softly: “Bold, spirited…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Reporting results—first subscription over 4,600, not bad; today’s update exceeds 8,000—please support with monthly votes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1531,"2026-06-19T16:16:52.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d00b52200083f00641d9c3b494a51b2a93b455fd5aa3e282797022d030a9458c","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-90","the-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-chapter-88",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-intelligence-king-of-chinese-entertainment-cover.jpg"]