Chapter 43: The Obsession of a Rake

The establishment of Donghua Noon Sunshine completely shattered Cai Yinong's idea of collaborating with Rongchen Film and Television.

Previously, the other party had spent 150 million to acquire Splendid Diamond, demonstrating impressive hard power.

Now, they have invested in establishing Donghua Noon Sunshine, making up for the shortcomings in the television drama sector.

Tangren Media, for the other party, seemed insignificant.

As long as Daylight Entertainment's first production is a hit.

Rongchen Film and Television would immediately become one of the top film and television giants in the country, comparable to Huayi Brothers.

Compared to Huayi Brothers, the only slight deficiency for the other party now is probably in artist management.

That is, if this can even be considered a shortcoming.

Comparing her own Tangren Media, Cai Yinong felt increasingly exhausted.

The announcement released by Yang Siwei on behalf of Rongchen Film and Television.

It can be said that ambition was truly reflected in every word.

A newly established film and television company is already aiming to be a benchmark in the television field.

There were mockers, scolders, and envious ones.

But many industry professionals did not take this news as a joke when they saw it.

In recent months, the team of directors and screenwriters, primarily from the Shandong faction, assembled by Hou Hongliang.

Many of them are truly talented, and quite a few have won Flying Apsaras Awards.

They have won countless provincial-level awards.

This is a recognized fact in the industry.

What they lack is funding, but they never lack talent and ability.

In China Film Group Corporation Han Sanping's office.

"Uncle Han, didn't you say he was just a talented ordinary person?"

"Can an ordinary person afford Splendid Diamond?"

"Can an ordinary person say things like 'creating an industry benchmark'?"

Chang Hong didn't treat himself as an outsider at all, boldly questioning his Uncle Han with a soul-stirring query.

Han Sanping ignored his junior.

He directly called Li Chen, asking Li Chen to come to China Film Group Corporation.

"When he comes later, you can ask him yourself. I'm too lazy to bother with you young people's affairs."

Han Sanping said in an annoyed tone.

He learned from an acquaintance at the General Administration that Li Chen was preparing another major historical drama.

This brat always kept things to himself, even keeping him completely in the dark.

He felt a bit sulky, thinking how much he had looked after him all these years.

When Li Chen arrived at China Film Group Corporation, he wasn't surprised to see Chang Hong there, so he nodded and greeted him.

He didn't treat Han Sanping as an outsider, sitting on the sofa and pouring himself some tea.

He casually said, "Han Dong, what's so urgent that you called me here?"

Han Sanping was writing something with his head down, ignoring Li Chen.

Chang Hong smirked, "Uncle Han is annoyed that some people never think of him when something good happens."

Li Chen glanced at Chang Hong, feeling that his attitude today seemed less arrogant than before.

He was actually joking with him; were they that close?

Seeing that Han Sanping still ignored him, Li Chen wasn't embarrassed or eager to ask again.

Three people in the office.

One was a long-serving state-owned enterprise magnate.

One was a film company boss and a great director.

One was a rake of unknown identity.

In terms of composure, Li Chen and Han Sanping were both excellent.

For ten minutes, the office was incredibly quiet.

Even Han Sanping himself felt a little emotional, thinking that if it were anyone else, they would probably have been restless by now.

But Li Chen really wasn't; he finished one cup of tea and poured himself another.

He also ignored Chang Hong next to him.

It was Chang Hong who couldn't hold back first, looking at Li Chen and breaking the silence, "I can't take it anymore!"

"You kid are a freak. Your composure doesn't seem like someone in their early twenties at all."

Li Chen smiled, "So what's up? Han Dong called me here and hasn't said a word. I'm wondering if I've caused trouble again?"

Han Sanping put down his pen and said expressionlessly, "I heard you have a new project? You're looking for CCTV but not China Film Group Corporation?"

Li Chen slapped his forehead: "What did I think it was! Yes, that's true, but you're interested in TV dramas too, Han Dong?"

Han Sanping looked at Li Chen as if he were an idiot: "Who helped you contact the costume and makeup team for painted skin?"

Li Chen suddenly realized, and quickly smiled, "I forgot, I forgot, hanwu the great was invested by China Film Group Corporation."

"Han Dong was also the producer. Look at my memory, I'm really going the long way around."

Han Sanping's expression softened a bit, and then he said, "I heard it's a historical drama about "crossing the guandong"?"

Li Chen nodded and said, "Yes, the investment budget is 32 million."

Han Sanping was slightly surprised, "32 million?"

Chang Hong, who was beside him, also looked up and sized up Li Chen.

It wasn't that he was intimidated by the 32 million.

It was just that Li Chen's calm demeanor clearly didn't treat 32 million as a big deal.

If Li Chen were an established big shot like Huayi Brothers or Emperor Entertainment Group, he wouldn't be surprised by such an attitude.

But Li Chen was just a university student who had only debuted for less than two years, which genuinely made him curious.

Li Chen nodded and said, "Yes, the project team has been on the move for over a month, collecting materials on-site."

"Filming is expected to start by mid-next year at the latest. If Han Dong wants to get involved, I can give up 30% of the share."

"Forty percent!" Han Sanping stared intently at Li Chen.

"Alright, I'll listen to Han Dong," Li Chen said with a wry smile, not wanting to bicker with Han Sanping over such a small amount of money, it wasn't worth it.

"Okay, you don't need to worry about the liaison with CCTV; just leave it to China Film Group Corporation." Han Sanping was very satisfied with Li Chen's attitude.

Young people who are too focused on money are not worth his attention.

After finishing the serious business, Han Sanping took Li Chen and Chang Hong to the China Film Group Corporation cafeteria for a casual meal.

Although Chang Hong was increasingly curious about Li Chen's background, he didn't intend to dig into it.

He still maintained a cynical demeanor.

He said directly in front of Han Sanping, "Uncle Han, I've already helped Li Chen's company team get started."

"Can I retire now? You know, I have my own things to do."

Li Chen wasn't surprised; from the beginning, he could feel that this person definitely wouldn't be content to work under someone else.

Han Sanping ignored him.

Chang Hong stood up, nodded to Li Chen, patted his backside, laughed loudly, and turned to leave.

Li Chen was already used to it.

Han Sanping sighed, "This kid, like you, is a restless one."

"Always wanting to achieve great things in one go, his slogans are as loud as yours."

Li Chen became interested and smiled, "Han Dong, what slogans did Chang Hong shout?"

Han Sanping seemed a little surprised that Li Chen directly called Chang Hong by his name.

"He's been abroad for a few years, and his vision is too high. He wants to open a special effects company."

"He boasts about being the first to try, to rival the special effects production of Hollywood's Big Eight."

Li Chen clicked his tongue, "This is not just boasting, it's sheer delusion."

With his current financial resources, he wouldn't dare to make such a claim.

That's not just wasting money; it's completely burning money, and it has to keep burning.

The cost of special effects equipment isn't the most expensive part.

But the required professional manpower and the maintenance of hardware and software.

Those annual expenses are in the hundreds of millions or billions.

Moreover, the innovation of special effects technology is too fast to describe; it basically needs to be updated every six months.

Li Chen grumbled, "Han Dong, is Chang Hong's family in the banking business?"

Han Sanping glared at Li Chen.

Then he sighed again, "When his special effects company gets off the ground, take good care of his business."

Li Chen was speechless.

However, he did take Chang Hong's matter to heart.

He had also considered a special effects company, but at present, it wasn't the optimal time.

The market share of Chinese films had not yet fully grown.

avatar had not yet arrived, and the awe-inspiring power of special effects had not yet deeply impressed domestic filmmakers.

The subprime mortgage crisis hadn't even begun, and the Americans were still strutting around.

At least two more years were needed.

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