RPAGF Chapter 42 There's more to it than meets the eye.
Chapter 42 There's more to it than meets the eye.
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Splash...
As the rousing music began, the banquet hall doors were pushed open by the hostesses.
Zhou Xun, dressed in a flowing black evening gown, walked gracefully towards everyone, led by her assistant.
A red carpet was laid out in the middle of the banquet hall, leading all the way to the front desk.
"Breaking news..."
"Xun-ge looks so handsome today..."
"Hua Yi Niu!"
The guests' eyes followed that charming and graceful figure.
On the red carpet, Zhou Xun flashed a bright smile and nodded to familiar guests.
"Brother Xun..."
"Sister Xun!"
"Young Master Zhou!"
Many people whispered among themselves, caught off guard and amazed by Huayi's shrewd move.
Yu Dong swirled the half-empty glass of red wine in his hand, watching Zhou Xun's passing figure, and smiled helplessly.
"Damn it, Hua Yi got away with it again."
He didn't understand what was going on with Fang Yi, how could he agree to let someone else steal the spotlight at his movie's celebration party?
Not only Yu Dong, but everyone else was equally puzzled. They followed Zhou Xun to the front desk and turned to Fang Yi.
Young man!
You are the most promising new director, and so young. You shouldn't be so hot-blooded and arrogant.
Where has your arrogance gone?!
No, I'm not dissatisfied!
Why are you helping others shoot themselves in the foot and stealing the limelight from the "sniper phone booth" incident?
Let's grab a deer!
You guys know nothing!
On stage, Fang Yi felt countless questioning and puzzled gazes, and secretly laughed at them for being so naive.
Why give up the center position tonight?
Of course, Huayi offers more!
Wang Zhongjun has agreed that if Huayi Brothers goes public, Fang Yi can purchase no less than 300 million original shares of the company.
This treatment is almost equivalent to that of Feng Xiaogang.
In addition, Zhou Xun is no ordinary actress; she is one of the Four Dan Actresses and one of the most outstanding actresses in terms of acting skills.
Fang Yi remembered very clearly that Young Master Zhou did not play the stock market.
In her previous life, she was completely unmoved by the more than 200 million original shares that Huayi offered her.
Even if it's half price or given away for free, I won't take it. I'm not into stocks.
A few days ago, Fang Yi made a special inquiry and found out that Zhou Xun indeed dislikes the stock market.
If she doesn't like it, he can take over.
Tsk tsk...
More than 2 million shares of Huayi are worth over 200 million yuan, which is far beyond what a mere center position can compare to today.
Fang Yi believed that Zhou Xun was a kind person and would remember his good deeds today.
Click click click...
A reporter from the movie channel raised his camera, which was hanging around his neck, and snapped a few shots, capturing this pivotal moment that could be considered one of the most significant events in the entertainment industry.
The more than 300 guests present stared intently at the six people on the stage, filled with surprise and curiosity.
Huang Xiaoming, Fang Yi, Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing, Wang Zhonglei, and Deng Chao lined up in a row.
Among the six, there is one boss of Huayi Brothers, one up-and-coming director, and four middle-aged celebrities.
Oh, and there are three other notable artists in the audience.
Uncle Ge, Li Bingbing, Ren Quan.
Good guy!
As people watched, many suddenly realized that the Hua Yi Brothers, which had suffered significant damage in May due to Wang Jinghua's departure, had recovered most of their strength.
The guests had to admit a fact.
Even if you count them on your fingers, Huayi's current number of celebrities may be small, but they are still among the most powerful in the entire entertainment industry.
Depend on!
Wang Jinghua's efforts were all for nothing!
In an instant, some observant people turned their attention to Wu Kebo and Wang Jinghua, who had arrived that day.
Especially the top agent in the Chinese entertainment industry!
Sister Hua, Sister Hua, what are you after?
It's none of your business! I'm doing what I want!
Wang Jinghua felt the teasing gazes directed at her, and while she smiled outwardly, she was inwardly cursing.
She gritted her teeth, staring at the front desk, feeling inexplicably resentful.
Fortune changes every three years.
Just you wait!
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In the presence of a host of guests, Zhou Xun and Huayi Brothers signed an artist contract, the specific profit sharing details of which are unknown to outsiders.
But the guests guessed from her charming smile and the quick way she signed that Hua Yi had given her quite a lot.
Afterwards, Zhou Xun walked off the stage gracefully and chatted with familiar guests.
Congratulations, Xun Ge'er...
"Sister Xun, you kept this from us for so long."
"Young Master Zhou, please guide me in the future."
A group of people surrounded him, offering congratulations and flattery.
Zhou Xun accepted all comers, showcasing her star quality.
After today, she will be a member of Huayi again, aiming directly for the position of Huayi's number one female star.
After the brief climax, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became increasingly harmonious.
On stage, Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao walked towards the stage together, leaving only Fang Yi and Wang Zhonglei.
Cough cough...
Fang Yi flicked the microphone, drawing everyone's attention back to him.
Could there be something else going on?
Most of the guests were intelligent people, and they couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
At this moment, a reporter from the movie channel, a young man in his early twenties, raised his hand to ask a question.
"Director Fang, I'd like to ask if your second film will also be a suspense film? When will there be any news?"
"This is a question that I'm sure the guests here also want to know."
Wow...
It has to be a young lad, someone direct enough!
Many people smiled and gave the young man a thumbs up.
Some film and television company bosses and executives subconsciously took two steps forward, their gazes toward Fang Yi particularly intense.
"Phone Booth" achieved ten times the box office of its total investment, making it a huge hit and earning Huayi Brothers a fortune.
Fang Yi, this up-and-coming director, rose to fame overnight and became known to countless people in the industry.
His second film became the target of inquiries from many film and television companies, who wondered what its subject matter was.
Is it a suspense thriller, comedy, or other genre?
Every single guest present wanted to know about his next project.
"That's a great question!"
Fang Yi smiled slightly, meeting countless expectant gazes, and slowly spoke.
"The script for my second film is complete."
"I can tell you that this is a film that includes action, adventure, and crime."
boom..
The atmosphere in the banquet hall became lively once again.
Fang Yi's resounding words were like a thunderclap, stirring everyone's emotions.
Holy crap!
There really is news about a new movie!
What did I just hear? Action, adventure, crime—this is going to be a big production with a star-studded cast!
Click click click...
Several flashes went off rapidly. The young man who had asked the question was overjoyed and immediately snapped a picture of Fang Yi's expression after he spoke.
On the main table below the stage.
Big Dog from Xiaoma Benteng suddenly stood up and, under Wang Zhongjun's bewildered gaze, loudly asked, "Director Fang, could you tell me about the production budget?"
Damn it, you big dog!
You, the boss of a film and television company, are behaving in a very unseemly way! Old Wang is right here!
What's there to be afraid of!
Not only Big Dog Brother, but also Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Wu Kebo and others, a table full of film and television company bosses, no longer cared about Wang Zhongjun's presence, and all showed eager expressions.
The scene was similar to a pervert eyeing a half-naked beauty, his face practically screaming "I'm in a hurry!"
I want it!
Wang Zhongjun was well-prepared, or rather, today's tactics were planned by Fang Yi and Huayi internally long ago.
The other unseen figure on stage, Wang Zhonglei, had been waiting for this moment.
Good heavens...
It's finally my turn... I've been waiting for so long, my legs are numb from standing...
My chance to brag has finally come!
He stepped closer to Fang Yi, took the microphone, and said with a loud laugh, "Brother Big Dog, I'll answer your question."
"No matter how much investment is needed for Director Fang's next film, Huayi Brothers has enough funds to take it on."
50 million, 80 million, even 100 million—Huayi Brothers will continue to support Director Fang and his film career!