[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta":3,"chapter-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-283":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Playboy of Huayu: How Did a Celestial Immortal Transform Me?",{"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},2297909,4495,"Chapter 283: Little Woman Bingbing, Big Diva Bingbing","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-283",283,"\u003Cp>Wenjie (USA) has a simple office in Los Angeles, primarily used for liaison purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan has three assets in North America: Mytube is established in Silicon Valley, the film company is in Los Angeles, and the Gunman Fund is in New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Nasdaq bell-ringing ceremony, Boss Lu met with Lin Yi and Emil on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! I really don't want to shoot that damn thing anymore; it just makes me sick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emil started off with a complaint; the third installment of the *Paranormal Activity* series had just wrapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it’s called wrapping, the shooting cycle was less than two months, but the IP has already been built, and now it's just a matter of continuously milking it for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this kind of film series, the profit margin increases with each installment because the advertising effect brought by the high marketing costs of the first and second films can last until the final one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can be compared to the effect of diminishing scale costs in economics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled and patted his former roommate from USC on the shoulder: \"Very good, you've finally had enough of shooting it. Once you find the next director, you can go shoot *Insidious*!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emil smacked his lips and looked at Lin Yi with envy: \"Can I go be an assistant director on *Alien 2*? I've really had enough of shooting thrillers and horror films!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed at the sight of Emil, with his full beard, looking so pitiful, helpless, and weak, creating a sense of contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jokes are jokes, but Boss Lu won't let you off easily!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Paranormal* and *Insidious* series are good things that can be milked for many years with one film per year; in later years, the global box office for each film was over 100 million USD, and marketing costs decreased year by year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, you can make good use of Mytube's promotional features and edit some exciting clips to upload.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi laughed: \"I'm looking forward to the promotion for *Alien 2*. Can I just ask Crystal to post it to her account?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even my girlfriend is commenting under her account every day, urging for updates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially the elderly in our Chinese community; they show off the Chinese tea art brought by Crystal to everyone they meet. It's simply beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu sighed inwardly. It won't be until September or October when *Alien 2* starts filming; he wonders if there will be any trouble by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director only then remembered the matter of ordering a car from Luc Besson, so he gave Sun Wenwen a call and asked her to follow up on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A top-tier sports car, maybe with some exclusive engraving for Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it won't be like grinding off the letters after \"Leo\"! This is the real deal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she doesn't seem to care much about money, this is a gift from him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be able to give eighteen-year-old Little Liu a slight intracranial orgasm, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he can't quite read Liu Yifei lately, especially with her recent abnormalities; there is a feeling that he cannot control her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she was 15, it could be said that her thoughts and daily actions were traceable; even her few outbursts regarding matters between men and women were predictable, normal reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for this time, it seems a bit...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indifferent and detached from worldly affairs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu! I'm here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three from Wenjie were chatting inside when Nolan arrived as invited, standing at the door panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no elevator, and he had climbed four flights of stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu, I saw the news about you on Nasdaq. You're already a big tycoon; why not change to an office with better conditions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riding a bicycle to a bar—save where you should save, spend where you should spend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu smiled: \"Please sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is for formally communicating with Nolan about the directing collaboration and the details of the profit-sharing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, the box office performance of *Batman Begins* in the mainland was very average. I am very sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan shrugged helplessly. The Hollywood blockbuster, which had already finished its run, only grossed 20 million in the mainland, and there were many reasons for the flop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, *Initial D*, which was released in the mainland during the same period, was more popular, and domestic stars were more relatable; for instance, it didn't catch the best summer slot and was released early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In business negotiations, you start by firing a shot at your opponent to dampen their spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2005, Nolan indeed didn't have any very dazzling commercial film achievements, but in the eyes of a cheater, he was a gold mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Boss Lu wants to buy a mining permit that is permanent at best, or long-term at the very least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mentioned it to you in China: I intend to invest in your private film company. How have you considered it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan shook his head: \"I'm sorry, my wife and I both believe that Syncopy is better off remaining independent. This is every director's dream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan nodded in understanding, stopped pushing, and turned to propose other cooperation models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you two choices. One is a long-term contract; Wenjie will promise to provide you with a certain level of funding for your films over several years, but your commission and incentives won't be too high. Please understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the standard contract model between big directors and the Big Six; Steven Spielberg has a long-term cooperative relationship with Universal Pictures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract will detail basic requirements such as the production cycle and delivery time for each film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For directors, this type of contract provides relatively stable job opportunities and financial support, while film companies can ensure that excellent directors create high-quality films for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan nodded silently, although he didn't know where this Eastern director's confidence in him came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking him to be a mentor at the Pan-Asia Film Academy and offering a long-term contract that is standard only for top Hollywood directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, he could accept a lower percentage of director commissions and incentives; after all, he could obtain stable funding for filming, which is too important for a director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hollywood is full of poor people who can never get investment again after one film flops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu continued to extend an olive branch: \"Or a single-film contract. The commission might be slightly higher, but we will consider the next collaboration based on the final comprehensive profit situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unscrupulous businessman Lu Kuan was actually betting on the fact that Nolan hadn't yet built up enough self-confidence; after all, his first commercial film hadn't even finished its run in North America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren't many options for Nolan to choose from, and he wasn't yet qualified to propose the custom contracts that big directors like Spielberg or Cameron had, so he could only hold onto one bird in the hand for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The basic policy was set; the rest was for the professional managers of Wenjie (USA) to communicate the details with Nolan's wife, who is also his agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The details were very complex, even more important than simple profit commissions and director incentives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is determined by the source of profit for Hollywood films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backend profit of a popular IP—that is, the profit brought by peripheral products including toys, clothing, prop models, etc.—might be higher than the film's theatrical profits and DVD revenue combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handling the many affairs of Wenjie's film company in the US, Boss Lu, accompanied by Huang Anna, inspected the Mytube company in Silicon Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after picking up Lu Kuan at the airport, Huang Anna handed him a piece of news that caught him off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fellow countryman wants to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deng Wendi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan frowned in confusion. Why would someone he had absolutely no connection with want to see him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go ahead and handle the contact first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Anna smiled: \"Boss Lu, the call came directly from the office of the president of Myspace; they want to meet the mainland boss of Mytube.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She knows your identity and has already named you specifically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was no need for him to hide his identity in the United States, but he just didn't want to make a fuss about being the boss of Mytube, and the name used for registration was just Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't surprised that Deng Wendi could find out his true identity, but what was worth pondering was the hidden story behind this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This huntress would only intervene in mainland film investment around 2008 in later years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could only be one reason for her to find him now: she was interested in Mytube, which was competing with Myspace in the video track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silicon Valley, Four Seasons Hotel East Palo Alto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu, in a casual suit, looked around the hotel water bar and easily found Deng Wendi among a group of programmers in plaid shirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his wrist to check the time; there were two minutes left until the appointed time, so he sat on a high stool, ordered a glass of lemonade, and observed this legendary woman at his leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi is four years younger than Zhang Manyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1990, she intercepted her first husband, settled a green card after the war, and divorced seven months later;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1993, with the funding of her boyfriend Wolf, she entered the Yale School of Management, settled an MBA degree after the war in 1996, and then broke up;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1997, she met Murdoch, visited Shanghai and Beijing in 1998, married in June of the same year, and has two daughters to date, not yet settled after the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu deliberately delayed for two minutes before walking to the side of the huntress, who was sipping coffee, and took off his sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Deng, you were looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were watching me for a long time from afar just now, Lu Kuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi's words were startling; she had neither the enthusiastic exaggeration of Americans nor the humble introversion of her countrymen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, your back is very beautiful; I couldn't help but admire it for a while. Pardon my intrusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't a trace of expression fluctuation on Deng Wendi's face. She was wearing a dark gray professional women's suit, but the inner lining was a layered, interlaced floral shirt, and the chest had a jellyfish-style sheer lace design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Is my attire inappropriate? Great Director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu laughed: \"Your temperament is unique. This is the first time I've seen such a mix be so harmonious on one person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you have close relationships with Galliano and Anna Wintour; I accept your praise with an aesthetic eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's get down to business. I am the boss of Mytube. Is there any fortune-making matter to share?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi ignored the familiarity in the young director's words; having lived in North America for nearly ten years, she had gradually developed her own style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, my appointment with you has nothing to do with your video website. I am interested in you as a person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu couldn't help but laugh. Murdoch hasn't even settled after the war yet; why is she eyeing him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi smiled indifferently: \"Born in October 1982, an orphan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entered the *Legend of the Condor Heroes* crew in 2001, met Anita Mui the same year, and got the first pot of gold from making movies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huntress, whose facial lines seemed even more resolute than Boss Lu's, paused and smiled: \"It was actually through fortune-telling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the young director whose face changed slightly, she spoke as if telling a story: \"Four films in three years, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President of two listed companies, boss of the largest entertainment company in the mainland, covering a closed-loop industrial chain from film production, distribution, and screening to derivatives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi squinted and smiled, her expression a bit stiff; the corners of her mouth probably didn't curve like that often: \"And the key is, you were a nobody, starting from scratch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Kuan, you are practically the protagonist of a standard American Dream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what? What are you trying to express?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lu was somewhat unable to grasp her intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've inquired, and both Quentin and Harvey say you possess some supernatural abilities; can you really tell fortunes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director denied it with a sincere face and without the slightest hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a devious method from the early stages of capital accumulation, not fit for polite society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those like Mei Yanfang, Liu Xiaoli, and Fan Bingbing, who were guided by his mysterious methods during their early development, now deliberately avoid discussing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him personally, walking in this world already provided enough capital and authority; it was better not to dabble too much in things that easily invited taboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the situation was sufficiently urgent and the benefits were too tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi stared at him with a sinister gaze for a few seconds, but the latter only looked back with a calm expression, without a trace of cowardice or guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, it seems I haven't gained enough of your trust to open up these private conversations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan spread his hands lazily: \"There are rumors in the streets, how can Ms. Deng believe them so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you ever think, back when you were studying volleyball at the Xuzhou Amateur Sports School in Jiangsu Province, forced to retire due to injury, and while obsessed with 'The Sound of Music' at the Guangzhou Medical College, meeting your teacher and your first husband Mr. Cherie, that you would be sitting here today as the Asia President of MySpace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi's expression darkened instantly, though it wasn't because of how impolite the young director's attitude was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because these life details would not be spoken so fluently by someone who hadn't deliberately investigated her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her own preemptive questioning just now was only remembered after spending all of yesterday flipping through the investigation materials on Lu Kuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2005, it was not very realistic to capture these old stories through search engines, especially obtaining specific details, not to mention that Deng Wendi was far from a household name in the country at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her circle consisted of political and business celebrities she attended gatherings with alongside Murdoch; how would ordinary people have heard of these things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi wondered secretly in her heart, what did he mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Denying it flatly while seemingly hinting at something sinisterly, he was truly unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lu sneered inwardly as he watched her furrowed brows; this was the effect he wanted, for the fear brought by the unknown was the deepest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I suppose we have gotten to know each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excellence of a female hunter lies in being calm and decisive; seeing that Master Lu was cunning and thorny, she did not dwell on this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we talk about your company, MyTube?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This topic was what Master Lu liked best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As mentioned before, the MyTube of this life was an accelerated development model, and by today, it had already taken initial shape; otherwise, it wouldn't have alerted Deng Wendi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Core management, including Chen Shijun and Huang Anna, actually knew about his plan to cash out; to be honest, facing such a booming development trend, everyone was a bit reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was built brick by brick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was impossible to let Lu Kuan continue to dump money into the bottomless pit of the video track, following in the footsteps of the future Google.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>YouTube around 2015 was still consuming the patience of its owner, Google, with losses of over 100 million USD annually; this core shackle of copyright issues for video websites was something even a cheater could not solve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Examples of copyright holders suing media websites, leading to the latter's collapse or a sharp increase in distribution costs, were common in North America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In '99, the five major American record companies sued Napster, alleging infringement of millions of songs and demanding 100,000 USD in damages per pirated song;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In '01, MGM and others sued Grokster, accusing it of providing users with music sharing services based on P2P technology, forcing the latter to helplessly cut off one of its own arms;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also the cases of the Recording Industry Association of America suing Jammie Thomas, and the suits against Suno and Udio, too numerous to count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi went straight to the point in business negotiations, unlike the roundabout way she inquired about personal matters earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is MyTube considering a sale? Your spending on copyright purchases seems to have already exceeded your capacity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lu was shocked and denied it without hesitation: \"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MyTube is a great internet product we worked hard to build, it is our lifeblood; it hasn't even been established for a year, how can we talk about selling it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young director seemed to have been stepped on a sore spot by Deng Wendi and looked at her vigilantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female hunter sighed in her heart, still too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any ability to endure and restrain oneself, it seemed he was just an artist with talent but poor business acumen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lu turned his head away as if somewhat angry, scanning Deng Wendi with his peripheral vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I didn't overact, did I? Scaring her away so she no longer has thoughts of acquisition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cooperating with News Corporation will allow your MyTube to achieve better development, and you personally will also have substantial gains in monetary rewards; why not do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi had clearly studied this for a long time, and the negotiation rhetoric came right to her lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention News Corporation's capital, technology, market channels, and media influence, which can provide MyTube with broader development space and strong backing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MySpace is currently the world's largest comprehensive user community, and its combination with MyTube can create the world's largest video entertainment platform, realizing content sharing and user traffic redirection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, I will give you a satisfactory reward; believe me, you will definitely gain more than you lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female hunter was not surprised to see the hesitant look in the man's eyes opposite her; this was no different from the several white men she had conquered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty and persistence were only because the chips for betrayal and abandonment were not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can choose cash or MySpace stock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi paused: \"Additionally, there is Murdoch's friendship. I heard you have a small conflict with Eisner; coincidentally, Murdoch and Eisner have a good relationship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eisner has already lost control of Disney, and his influence on me is minimal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you are wrong, Lu Kuan. Eisner has been in charge of Disney for over a decade; his connections and influence are far beyond your imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you were a white Jewish man like Harvey, perhaps Eisner wouldn't pose a threat to you, but for a Chinese person to offend such a big shot, you still need to think about the consequences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lu had an expression of deep thought: \"I need to think about it; perhaps I will give you an answer later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prepared to notify potential buyers like Yahoo and Google to see if there was any possibility of driving up the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising the price while continuing to operate, letting MyTube continue to surge forward, and bringing user numbers and daily views to another level would also allow for a good price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the MySpace shares Deng Wendi proposed were a big trap, even if they looked like a sweet treat right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Murdoch tacitly allowed Deng Wendi to negotiate the acquisition was mainly because the MySpace he acquired last year had seen its valuation soar in reports given by investment banks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valuation given by JPMorgan's chief market strategist Kolanovic was as high as 12 billion USD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This greatly stimulated and strengthened his intention to make MySpace bigger and stronger, so as soon as the king of the emerging video track, MyTube, appeared, he instructed Deng Wendi to hurry and negotiate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi asked herself if such conditions were very tempting for the young director in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the cheater not only knew the future of MyTube but also knew the future of MySpace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter once surpassed Google in visits in 2008, achieving the world's number one traffic, but soon declined rapidly under Murdoch's wrong decisions and was sold off for 35 million USD in 2011.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, it seems we can only stop here for today.\" Lu Kuan looked at his mobile text message with a feigned expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have to communicate with the team about movie special effects; excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Wendi also knew that negotiations could not be accomplished in one go, but as long as he had the willingness to sell, whether through normal business negotiations or forceful seizure, News Corporation was determined to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this, she also had her own selfish motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before marrying Murdoch, both parties signed a property agreement; if it hadn't been changed in the meantime, she wouldn't get a single cent after Murdoch passed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, MySpace, where she now served as Asia President, was her base; she had to firmly take root in this stronghold and save up enough post-war settlement results for herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big heroine of America was busy for her pension, while the big heroine of China had already started \"retiring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiping, Xicheng District, Zhonglangxia Hutong; here was a Sihe Academy that Bingbing received as a gift from the washing machine company after donating 2 million to Shuimo Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location was close to the West Second Ring Road, 3 kilometers due north was the future High-Speed Railway North Station, and it was about 4 kilometers away from the Gongjian Hutong where Lu Kuan and Liu Yifei lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This courtyard covered less than 500 square meters; after Lu Kuan bought it, he had Xu Kai renovate and decorate it, originally intended as a stronghold for his \"cunning rabbit's three burrows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the transfer, Bingbing had been there once, but with her mother bringing her younger brother to live in Beiping, she considered it carefully and arranged for her family to stay here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public security under the shadow of the Imperial City need not be mentioned; to the south was the Children's Hospital, and nearby Shichahai, Jingshan Park, and Beihai Park were available for walks and taking the child out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiping started school district reforms from Dongcheng District around 2003; her younger brother Fan Chengcheng was now 5 years old, and moving his household registration to Xicheng could also be a precautionary measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-July, Bingbing's role as Bi Yao in \"Zhu Xian 2\" finished filming; she left the crew and returned to Beiping, and after resting for a few days, she had to join the crew of \"Protégé.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, Mom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big star skipped inside, passing the screen wall and even rubbing it with her hand to see if the cleaning work was done properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei poked her head out from the kitchen, looking at her eldest daughter with a beaming smile: \"Man'er, you're back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man'er\" was Qingdao dialect; Bingbing's ancestral home was Yantai, and she was born and raised in Qingdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don't be busy, isn't Aunt Li here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingbing used a tissue to wipe Zhang Chuanmei's hands clean; the latter smiled and replied, then worriedly gave two more instructions on how the nanny should handle the seafood brought from their hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Li, the oysters must be scrubbed clean, and the sea cucumbers must have their sand mouths removed; rinse them a few more times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right! If you don't know how to handle the octopus, leave it here and I'll do it later; the head and body must be separated first, and definitely don't break the ink sac.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Li was from their hometown and was brought along to help with daily life; hearing this, she feigned anger and said: \"Bingbing's mom, if I can't even do this, I might as well go back to Qingdao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, you do it, you do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei then turned back to look at her daughter properly: \"Bingbing, you've lost weight again; Mom brought a lot of food this time, and there's a batch frozen in the fridge, you should nourish yourself well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where would an actress have that kind of luck? Just satisfying the cravings is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been out on her own since she was 15, Bingbing was especially grateful for the warmth of her family, and even if there were sometimes unreasonable requests, she tried her best to satisfy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father Fan Tao was once a singer in the Navy Aviation Cultural Troupe, and her mother Zhang Chuanmei was a dancer; they also provided her with some help in the early stages of her career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But watching their daughter fly higher and higher, the whole family felt honored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn't quite understand this magazine or that magazine, or things like Paris fashion shows and Italian fashion shows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they understood advertising endorsements!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pantene, Longrich, and whatever Panasonic or Calis; the endorsement fees had taken off like a rocket!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She certainly took a rocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By taking the big rocket of Boss Lu, she used a series of forceful pushes to propel Fan Bingbing, who was already a chosen player in the entertainment industry, to a high position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is my little brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sleeping inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei had not seen her daughter for several months, so she slightly eased her longing for her child, and taking advantage of Fan Bingbing's inquiry, she began to chat about this late-born precious son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it, no matter how I think about it, this is the logic; he still has to come to Beiping. The education, the environment, everything is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't even thirty yet, and you've already achieved such great success in the entertainment industry. Wouldn't it be easy to help your little brother later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing said sternly: \"I will certainly create the conditions for him, but how he is educated and whether he strives for success is a matter for the two of you. I don't have the time to manage that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, why didn't Dad come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's gathering with his old comrades-in-arms; he'll come next month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei was interrupted, but she did not forget her core demand: \"Why don't you have time to manage it? If you don't manage your own biological brother, who will?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had personally felt the revenue that Fan Bingbing had brought to the family over the past two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at this courtyard at the foot of the Imperial City; these were all residences of the old Beiping princesses and princes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei had made up her mind to let her son follow this path as well, preferably starting his artistic training from the time he was sensible, so he wouldn't be like her daughter, who wasn't sent to the Magic City to study acting until she was 15, taking a few years of detours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing was not Fan Shengmei; except for a certain person, she would not be easily manipulated by others, even her own mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why must he enter the entertainment industry? Is the entertainment industry that easy to get by in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She got up and rummaged through the cabinet for a tea cake: \"Don't just look at the glory in front of people and ignore the suffering behind the scenes. Is this industry really as bright and beautiful as it looks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I terminated my contract with Qiong Yao, they wanted me to pay 1 million in termination fees. Have you forgotten how you cried and made a scene?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on, this child, always exposing your mother's shortcomings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei reached out and patted her: \"Then tell me, what path will your little brother take in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for a boy, of course he should...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing sipped the hot tea, a figure suddenly appearing in her mind, and she couldn't help but smile at the corners of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man, of course, must go out and forge his own path; it's only good if he builds his own career. What kind of skill is it to rely on a woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to let a woman rely on him, that is what you call impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei frowned as she looked at her daughter, not knowing what kind of mood she was in, but then she remembered something and cautiously pulled Fan Bingbing to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you in a relationship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No? Do you think I have time when I'm on my feet every single day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, then where did those men's underwear and razors in your closet come from? They haven't even been opened yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing's expression was indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were items she had prepared here early on, in case Lu Kuan could use them one day when he came here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, don't worry about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean don't worry about it? I'm your mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei chided: \"Whether you date or not is your freedom, but can't you at least tell us? I'm just afraid you'll find those pretty boys who can't be relied upon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don't worry, do you think I'm that stupid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell Mom, what is my son-in-law like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big star turned her back to her mother to make tea, her expression turning weary at the mention of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only one day, she could truly and uprightly let her mother say that word, how good that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just a pity that now, even seeing him once requires being extremely cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, why don't you go see how the food Li Ayi is cooking is coming along? I'm hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chuanmei rolled her eyes at her daughter, but having no better way to deal with her, she turned and went to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A family is a small society; emotional bonds are one aspect, but economic strength determining family status is no empty talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, the current Fan Bingbing is the one who has the final say at home; when she asked Zhang Chuanmei to bring Fan Chengcheng to school, the latter could only obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was Zhang Chuanmei's words that stirred a strange emotion in Fan Bingbing's heart, or perhaps she just wanted to find an excuse to call Lu Kuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, the big star drove herself to the Huayi headquarters for a meeting, dialing Boss Lu's number on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, have you arrived in Beiping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I just arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just landed after a flight of over ten hours, Lu Kuan greeted Jiang Beichun and the others who were accompanying him, went straight through the VIP channel, and followed A Fei toward the underground garage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let Jiang Beichun deal with the financial reporters who were chasing and blocking him; he had been interviewed to the point of physiological nausea these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... have something I'd like to ask for your help with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, why are you being so polite? Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing's tone was a bit shy: \"Um... my mother brought my little brother to live in Beiping. My brother is 5 years old, and I want to find a better kindergarten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A kindergarten? I really don't know much about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Boss Lu's mind, the image of that talent show boy who entered the entertainment industry on his sister's behalf after Fan Bingbing's downfall in the future flashed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll ask someone to look into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he didn't seem to have any rejection toward topics related to her family, Fan Bingbing felt very comforted, and she couldn't help but press harder on the gas pedal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any social engagements tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shouldn't. Wait for me at Huabin Golf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it. I'm going to Huayi for a meeting now; it seems there is something important to announce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu sat in the car and understood; he already knew some details through Zhou Xun: \"Regarding the matter of Wang Jinhua, go and listen to what they have to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then I'll go back early tonight. My mom brought a lot of seafood, I'll cook it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing, the devilish fashionista who had dominated the runways and fashion charts for nearly a year, hung up and immediately dialed another number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Li Ayi, please help me take the seafood, fish, and shrimp out of the freezer at 4 o'clock, and help me prepare the oysters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, help me send them to the Huabin Golf villa. I'll write the address for you; you can take a taxi over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave detailed instructions for everything before hanging up the phone with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To anyone watching from the side, this Fan Bingbing, driving a dark blue BMW Z4 and full of joy in the car as she looked forward to her \"family life\" with Boss Lu, was just a little woman in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinyuan South Road, Chaoyang District, Beiping, Huayi Headquarters Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office was filled with Huayi's male and female stars, assistants, and agents, but judging from the composition of the personnel, everyone had already keenly sensed that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one thing that the artists under Wang Jinhua, such as Liu Jialing and Guan Zhilin, were not there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Jun, Chen Daoming, Xia Yu, and Tong Dawei were also not there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Wang Jinhua herself; her exclusive seat in the Huayi headquarters office was also empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jun walked into the conference room in a suit and leather shoes, his refined demeanor causing many small stars to cast sidelong glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Zhang Nara incident from not long ago was still fresh in everyone's memory, no one could deny that he had contributed a great deal over the past year, from Huayi's marriage with internet capital to the establishment of the Zhonghua Heng Film and Television Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiaolei stood up: \"Brother Jun, I went to see Uncle Zhou last week; his health is quite good, hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're thoughtful, Xiaolei. When I went back yesterday and saw that pile of cigarettes and alcohol, I knew it was you, kid!\" Zhou Jun laughed and patted his shoulder: \"Did you get scolded by your aunt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bet! She said Uncle Zhou had finally managed to quit smoking and drinking, and I went and hooked his cravings again, haha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a few pleasantries and sat in their respective seats, a flash of hesitation crossing Wang Xiaolei's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of perfume on Zhou Jun...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Wang, President Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shou Bing sat down beside them gracefully, followed by her younger sister Li Xue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\" Shou Bing looked at Wang Xiaolei's thoughtful expression and covered her mouth with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, you've gotten even prettier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiaolei was used to being a playboy, and his dog-like nose told him immediately that these two were up to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, this Zhou Jun really wasn't one to stay idle, and he wasn't even afraid of his old wife at home giving him a hard time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dajun walked in with a few documents and looked around: \"Everyone who should be here is here, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, with just this one sentence, everyone present knew in their hearts that today's matter had everything to do with Wang Jinhua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Wang? You haven't started yet, have you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Bingbing pushed the door open, panting; she had taken a wrong turn in her excitement and had gone around in circles for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, hurry over and sit down. We were just waiting for you, the big star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shou Bing and her sister Li Xue exchanged a calm look, both flashing a hint of gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once upon a time, this kind of polite remark—which couldn't be called flattery but clearly showed the importance placed on her by those in power—was reserved for her, the top sister of Huayi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ever since her \"intimate video\" with Zhu Xiaotian was exposed last year, and Fan Bingbing overtook her by relying on fashion resources, the west wind had now overwhelmed the east wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue came up with a plan; taking advantage of the moment Fan Bingbing turned to close the door, she had already walked to the other side of the conference table and sat down right next to Zhou Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue's position in the company was Joint General Manager, so her sitting there was beyond reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The less senior artists, assistants, agents, and department managers present all had slight changes in their expressions; this was a naked provocation, wasn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Office politics exist not only in government agencies but even more so within entertainment companies, and the atmosphere is often even more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the entertainment industry is the place that cares most about status; sometimes you can indeed choose not to fight, but you cannot lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not just a matter of face; it involved a whole series of subsequent treatments and the degree of importance the company placed on you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the highest-level internal meeting, Wang Dajun sat at the center of the long table, with Zhou Jun and Wang Xiaolei sitting on either side, and Shou Bing sitting right next to Wang Xiaolei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, male artists Chen Daoming, Ren Quan, Hu Jun, and Xia Yu did not come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the seat next to Zhou Jun should be occupied by the female star with the highest status present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could even be said that your current position, Li Bingbing, was originally Wang Jinhua's; now that you have usurped it, you even made your sister Li Xue sit in the second-tier seat of another row...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is clearly meant to give Bingbing a subtle jab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be displeased and throw a tantrum on the spot would seem to be making a mountain out of a molehill, wouldn't it? Everyone is from the same company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she swallows her pride, considering the widening gap in status between the two, Bingbing settling for the second-tier seat would be cowardly and submissive, which is also quite unsightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin Bing flashed a hint of triumph in her eyes and winked at her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jun, who was beside her, glanced over and said indifferently, \"Bingbing, sit down, the meeting is about to start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingbing turned back, and as her gaze landed, her expression sank; she understood everything in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped in her high heels, *tap-tap-tap-tap* without haste, and walked to one end of the conference table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin Bing considerately pulled out a chair for her: \"Bingbing, sit down quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue secretly thought her sister was quick-witted, which gave her even less reason to make a scene; otherwise, it would appear too much like bullying others by abusing her power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great actress stood prettily for two seconds, then with a touch of dominance, picked up the chair with one hand and, amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd, walked gracefully to Wang Dajun's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wang, I've been at Huayi for two years, and I've never sat here for a meeting before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you let me sit at this end with you today? I'd like to see what the view is like from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dajun had been flipping through the materials in his hands and was startled upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up again to see Bingbing's eyes shining bright, like the moon reflecting on a cold river, her whole body radiating confident charm and poise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, of course you can, you are a meritorious contributor to the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dajun took the initiative to stand up and set the chair for her: \"Come, please sit, let's begin the meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present looked at each other, watching as Bingbing really leaned over slightly and sat down beside Wang Dajun without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back at the gloomy-faced Thin Bing, who was burying her head to one side, she looked exactly like a concubine who had fallen out of favor in the cold palace in ancient times; after playing some petty tricks with a sinister air, she appeared quite timid and afraid to meet the gaze of the mistress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingbing wore a smile, her eyes scanning between the sisters Li Xue and Thin Bing, her intentions self-evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little woman who had been on the phone with Boss Lu in the car only needed to change the battlefield to become a great actress with sharp edges and an imposing, rainbow-like aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was stunning beyond compare, her poise impossible to look down upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I will announce something first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dajun looked around with composure, wanting to see everyone's immediate reaction after he announced this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Wang Jinhua, because her contract with the company has expired and both parties have communicated that it will not be renewed, therefore... she will be leaving Huayi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was silent; the news had indeed already spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Ms. Wang did not come today, we must still thank her for the contributions she has made to the company over these years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I will announce some adjustment decisions and the company's latest developments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In view of the fact that Ms. Jang Na-ra has officially terminated her contract with the company, the casting for 'Immortal Sword 3' will restart today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The filing for the film 'Red Cliff' has been approved by the Film Bureau; it will be jointly invested in by Huayi, China Film Group, Japan's Avex Entertainment, and others, and casting will begin soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a buzz of discussion in the audience; everyone knew full well that this was bait thrown by Huayi's management to stabilize their artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no shortage of artists present who were prepared to leave with Wang Jinhua; hearing this, they all frowned in thought, secretly weighing the pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, the board of directors has communicated and decided to launch a star stock allocation plan next year, in 2006.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, with the support of company shareholder and Morgan Stanley investment manager Mr. Zhou, the company has officially begun to establish its listing plan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In later generations, there was a 5-year listing guidance period requirement for company IPOs, but at this time, it was still only one year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the previous casting temptations had left the actors hesitant, these two sentences were almost a finishing blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading lady Bingbing looked up and glanced at the people in the conference room who were wearing joyful expressions, including the beaming Thin Bing, thinking to herself that it was no wonder she hadn't left with Wang Jinhua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have known the news in advance, perhaps from her sister Li Xue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter also glanced triumphantly at Bingbing, who had just stunned the whole room, thinking she had gained the upper hand in this round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great actress sighed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a man who had told her about such a speculation long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even more bizarre was that this was even before Zhou Jun entered Huayi, and before Huayi had established its listing plan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what was there for you all to celebrate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingbing suddenly felt that these low-end power struggles were uninteresting; she felt a sense of detachment and, bored, began to fiddle with her newly done nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder if he likes the turbot tonight steamed or braised...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",7279,"2026-06-20T06:05:19.268Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eeff87003297b9c8c54d8e32a7f5b14e264d787e6184dafcf8cb59f61b124004","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-284","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-282",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]