Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 663 A good start

It's not just about cooperation.

We are now deep strategic partners.

When one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer.

Cao Guowei knew very well that as long as Li Luo didn't want the ten million to go down the drain, he had already firmly tied Xinghuo Films to his ship. Boss Li would definitely do everything he could to help Xinlang Weibo increase its user base.

As for the shares.

The prospects for the Weibo project are very promising.

However, the premium offered by Li Luo was also very good. Taking into account the other party's influence and some funds, the valuation of the Weibo project even exceeded 50 million.

For startups that haven't yet reached one million users.

Their sincerity is off the charts.

However, compared to the cash investment, Cao Guowei values ​​the influence brought by Li Luo more.

This is a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry.

This guy has two movies that grossed over $400 million each.

That's something that can be done.

Even Hollywood stars rarely see them.

Although Xinghuo Films currently has a small number of artists, Li Luo, Fan Bingbing, Huang Shengyi, Huang Bo, and Yang Mi, who were promised by the other party, are all top-tier in terms of talent.

Given Huayi's size...

In fact, they would all be steadily overwhelmed by Xinghuo.

After all, in terms of sheer power, even if Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, and others were all combined, they wouldn't be a match for him.

It's such an exaggeration.

This is the bloody reality of killings that unfold amidst a series of movies.

No one can ignore this.

As long as Li Luo is willing to fully assist with marketing and user acquisition, he could potentially attract hundreds of millions of users to Sina Weibo in a short period of time.

For Xinlang's top management...

It's simply an irresistible temptation.

Their top priority is to ensure the project survives.

Furthermore, with the supplementary voting rights agreement proposed by Li Luo, Cao Guowei was able to firmly grasp control of the Weibo project, thus completely dispelling his concerns.

I just thought that I only wanted to recruit them today, but I never expected to end up recruiting them instead.

This whole situation left Cao Guowei speechless with amusement.

Release your palm.

He picked up the champagne offered by the staff.

Amidst the increasingly loud applause, Cao Guowei and Li Luo clinked their glasses together crisply.

The simple celebration ceremony concluded.

After discussing the promotional campaign for joining Sina Weibo, we finalized our plans.

Li Luo and others.

He then smiled and got up to take his leave.

Even after driving away from Xinlang's headquarters building, Manager Lin was still somewhat shaken, frequently glancing back at the building behind him and then unable to resist looking at the guy holding the steering wheel:

"so."

"So we're now shareholders of Xinlang?"

In tone.

It was tinged with intense uncertainty.

Lin Yue even rubbed her temples.

"You're dreaming."

As Li Luo drove the Escalade into the thinning traffic, he chuckled and pressed down on the accelerator: "They're a big company with a market value of over a billion dollars, how could they easily let you raise funds and invest?"

"Is the sub-project okay now?"

Lin Yue rolled her eyes at him, then wearily took off her high heels: "But are you sure the Weibo project can succeed? There are countless internet projects like this every year."

"If the project fails, your ten million yuan investment will be completely wasted!"

These are concerns.

There's actually a reason for that.

We are currently in a period of rapid development of the Internet, with all kinds of Internet projects emerging one after another like waves. Xinlang's "Friends" project and Sohu's "White Society" project are examples of this.

Millions of dollars were poured in, only to be shut down in just a few months.

Its cruelty is no less than that of film investment.

Hold the steering wheel.

Li Luo's smile deepened.

However, it was precisely because of this that I had the opportunity to enter the game.

For Cao Guowei and his team, Weibo was just another internet project they were testing the waters with. They weren't sure if it would become the next 'Friends' or 'White Society'.

Maybe in a few months.

The entire project will be eliminated by the internet revolution.

They only took the initiative because they knew Weibo was 'Weibo', but they didn't know that Weibo could become 'Weibo' in the future, otherwise they wouldn't even have had the chance to smell its aroma.

Cast a wide net.

They were trying to catch one or two big fish.

This is their daily work routine at their internet company.

No one but themselves could have imagined that Weibo's market prospects would be so booming.

Therefore, as long as they don't touch Xinlang's core business of portal websites, they won't have much resistance, especially since Xinlang holds 63% of the shares.

Including their own voting rights under normal circumstances.

They all belong to Cao Guowei.

Regardless of any future changes in the shareholding structure, Cao Guowei will be able to firmly maintain decision-making and control over the Weibo project, so the other party has even less reason to refuse.

Xin Lang certainly lacks nothing.

But they would never miss an opportunity to allow the project to grow explosively.

Don't refuse a million dollars that's offered to you.

Even with a high market capitalization.

That's just market capitalization.

For Xin Lang, every investment requires careful calculation.

Now, being able to use the funds and influence provided by Li Luo to accelerate the incubation of a fledgling project whose market value is still unknown is simply a win-win situation for them.

"What if we could achieve a market capitalization of tens of billions of dollars?"

"You're dreaming!"

"Hahahahahaha."

The cold night wind carried away the laughter as Keledard roared toward the location of the Starfire Cube.

"Bell~~~"

The sky was just getting bright.

The shrill ringing of the bell echoed throughout the entire dormitory.

Turn off the alarm.

Then turn the lights on.

Wang Zhi quickly put on her red training uniform, which concealed her full curves and fair waist: "Xiao Zhi, get up quickly, don't be late on the first day of training!"

At her repeated urging.

Yang Zhi, who was still half asleep, finally woke up.

They were so excited last night that they didn't fall asleep until after 1 a.m., and now they're all a bit drowsy.

You can be dazed again.

She didn't dare to be late on the first day of training.

They quickly got up, washed up, and went out into the hallway.

at the same time.

The entire training base stirred with activity as trainees in red training uniforms hurried out of their dormitories and quickly gathered in the central hall along the corridor.

Upon seeing the man standing there steadily, everyone immediately perked up.

"Lo"

Good morning, Principal.

"morning."

Li Luo smiled and nodded, responding to everyone's greetings.

It didn't take a while.

All twelve trainees have assembled.

Yang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, never expecting that the person waiting outside would be Brother Luo.

Luckily, I wasn't late.

"good."

Li Luo looked around with satisfaction, his gaze shifting from his watch: "Everyone looks to be in very good spirits. Whether you're filming or attending any event in the future..."

"Being punctual is the most basic respect you can show to yourself and others!"

"I hope you will keep this in mind."

"it is good."

A cacophony of responses erupted from the trainees.

"I know you haven't had breakfast."

Looking at the group of trainees in red uniforms, Li Luo put his hands on his hips and said, "But do you have to answer so listlessly? Show me some of the spirit of youth!"

"it is good!!!"

The resounding response echoed throughout the training base.

Li Luo nodded in satisfaction, moved to the back and opened the elevator door: "I do half an hour of physical exercise every morning without fail, and if it rains or snows, I run up and down the stairs in the company."

"Everyone, go up to the roof now."

"running!"

It didn't take a while.

All the students then went to the top of the Spark Cube building.

The cold morning wind howled, making almost everyone shiver.

The area above is also a workout and relaxation area, designed to help Xinghuo employees unwind during their breaks. However, apart from them, no one else would dare to go to the rooftop in the dead of winter and freeze.

We can't control the actors outside.

However, the artists of Xinghuo must train their bodies and bones.

Further hone your spirit.

Li Luo was determined not to accept the kind of attention-seeking behavior that involved crying and rushing to the hospital over a minor scrape. He also wanted to subtly teach his students to respect the acting profession through this method.

Instead of being a decorative piece that cannot be sweated on, cannot be wielded, and cannot be suspended by wires.

Under Li Luo's leadership.

The trainees were doing their warm-up exercises in a very serious and methodical manner.

After finishing the exercise, he spread his hands and said to the students who were staring at him expectantly: "Why are you all looking at me? Although your principal is very handsome, your path is right under your feet."

Laughter erupted.

Looking at the sky that was not yet fully bright, Zhu Yilong led the way, rushing into the cold wind along the red track.

Under Li Luo's watchful gaze, the Spark Academy students, all shivering, joined the running, welcoming a new day like leaping flames.

They were running with great enthusiasm.

The trainees rushed to the Spark Restaurant again.

Soy milk, fried dough sticks, steamed buns, and other breakfast items are all you need as long as you show your student ID, but you are absolutely not allowed to waste any food.

just
Put down your plate.

Yang Zhi and Wang Zhi both stared wide-eyed at Brother Luo sitting in the corner.

There were seven or eight large meat buns on the other person's plate. In just a few bites, he finished off the fried dough stick in his hand and then slurped down a large bowl of soy milk.

It looks terrifying.

"Brother Luo!"

Footsteps approached, followed by excited shouts.

"Hey~"

Li Luo smiled and turned around, then stood up and extended his palm to the guy who was walking quickly towards him: "Welcome, Teacher Shi. Was your journey here smooth? Hurry up and have some breakfast to warm yourself up!"

"Don't call me that."

Shi Xiaolong's face flushed slightly as he gripped Luo's hand tightly: "Brother Luo, I'm starting to wonder if you're kidding me. You could take on three of me by yourself. What kind of teacher am I to be here!"

"Cut the nonsense."

Li Luo laughed and pulled Shi Xiaolong down, stuffing a meat bun into his mouth.

Ignoring the students' gazes.

The two chatted enthusiastically about each other's recent situations.

Kung Fu Kid's family runs a martial arts school, and Shi Xiaolong is currently preparing a martial arts team called Longmen Shi Family. This guy has a wealth of experience in teaching.

Therefore, Li Luo invited Shi Xiaolong to serve as a martial arts instructor, specifically to guide the students' martial arts training.

Those who practice pure martial arts.

Actually, this isn't the right place. Only someone like Shi Xiaolong, who is skilled in fighting, knows how to teach, and has experience as an actor, would be the most suitable teacher, teaching how to perform action techniques in front of the camera and how to minimize personal injury.

The other party knows all the tricks and techniques of many action actors.

Zhang Xiaolong, who worked with the cast of "Empresses in the Palace," was also invited to serve as an etiquette instructor for similar reasons.

Amidst laughter and conversation.

Li Luo devoured the muscle-building breakfast.

Training.

Give it to a colleague at the company.

He went back upstairs to pack his personal belongings.

Then they rushed to the airport to meet up with Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, Wang Ou, and others. They boarded a plane and took off for Shanghai to attend the press conference for "Lost in Journey" and the opening ceremony of Xingna Cinemas.

Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Pudong New Area.

Despite the biting cold wind.

This still couldn't dampen the fans' enthusiasm.

People walked briskly in small groups toward the large shopping mall in front of them. The crowds that had gathered from all directions quickly turned into a mighty and impressive sight.

The continuous influx of people made the mall manager grin with excitement.

Press the walkie-talkie button firmly.

Security personnel must maintain order at the scene.

The reason for such a lively situation is that the news spread rapidly among fans in Shanghai yesterday. It is said that Brother Luo will bring Wang Baoqiang, Xu Zheng and Wang Ou to the newly opened IMAX cinema in the mall to promote the new movie "Lost in Thailand".

By the time.

There will also be autograph sessions, raffles, and other activities.

Putting aside the autograph and prize draw, the mere chance to see Wang Sheng, Xu Sanduo, and Zi Xuan together is enough to make the trip worthwhile.

Under this message.

Fans and drama enthusiasts' support groups mobilized.

Movie posters and support banners floated up and down like a tide, making it almost as lively as a festival.

The vehicle is parked.

Zhao Jun jumped out of the car.

He looked in surprise at the more than a thousand people gathered in front of him, listened to the excited shouts of the fans, and then walked quickly into the large shopping mall through the VIP passage, exhaling the cold air.

"Brother Luo's popularity is amazing!"

His assistant, carrying a camera, quickly followed in his footsteps.

"That's not."

Zhao Jun adjusted his camera and slowed his pace: "Don't be fooled by the fact that many actors have gone to Hollywood, such as Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Yang Ziqiong, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, and so on."

"Jay Chou also went to Hollywood to film a movie called 'The Green Hornet'."

"But to be honest."

"Only two people, Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Jet Li, have truly been able to establish themselves and achieve certain results. Now, Brother Luo is genuinely receiving a global fan frenzy."

"Guess how popular he is."

"This is his first public appearance since returning to China. Do you think he'll be well-received?"

"Ah."

The assistant's eyes lit up, and his steps became more energetic: "Our own Hollywood star really makes us look good!"

"This is so impressive!!!"

As the number one fan of Luoyang, Zhao Jun couldn't help but burst into laughter.

popular.

It's not just an exaggeration.

Reporters with cameras and microphones surrounded them, all eager to learn about director Li Luo's new film and his current situation in Hollywood.

Second floor of the shopping mall.

The footsteps were hurried and chaotic.

After Wang Changtian, the head of the film's distributor, followed Li Luo and Yu Dong on a tour of the luxurious, unused IMA high-end cinema, they returned to the grand and spacious lobby.

A quick glance around reveals a red and blue color scheme, giving the interior a futuristic feel.

Then, looking at the sign covered with a red cloth, my gaze settled on the cinema staff who were on high alert.

"you"

Wang Changtian stammered, withdrawing his gaze. He looked at the two men beside him, his face full of question marks: "You...you...this...this shouldn't be...it couldn't be...you guys..."

Look at each other.

Li Luo and Yu Dong burst into laughter.

Hearing this laughter, Wang Changtian swallowed hard and then gave the two guys a big thumbs up.

Depend on!
They're really good at causing trouble!

Wang Ou, who was following behind, couldn't say a word. He just silently watched everything in front of him. His pretty face was flushed with excitement. He couldn't imagine that Brother Luo had come up with another big project.

"Brother Luo!"

Excited shouts rang out.

A group of people, escorted by security personnel, excitedly and quickly approached, and Cai Yinong, Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, Tao Hong, Wang Baoqiang, Xu Zheng and others appeared one after another with smiles on their faces.

The media members took their seats.

I stared blankly at the red cloth hanging on the signboard.

I don't know which cinema chain opened a new IMAX theater, but they managed to get Li Luo to hold a press conference. Look at all those movie fans outside, this free advertising is really worthwhile.

The fan access is open.

People cheered and rushed into the mall.

They tried to be the first to occupy the best spot to watch the excitement.

If it weren't for the security personnel's efforts to maintain order and their constant shouts through loudspeakers warning against running, an accident might have already occurred.

Outside the movie theater.

The extremely spacious foyer was quickly filled.

Then came the third-floor corridor, the fourth-floor corridor, and the fifth-floor corridor. Every spot with a view of the press conference venue was packed with people, and the scene was so crowded that reporters kept pressing their shutters.

This document records Li Luo's immense popularity as he returned to China with a box office of $400 million.

Invited leaders and guests appeared one after another.

Seeing Hu Ge and Liu Shishi dressed up, the fans at the scene were so excited that they created the first small climax.

The reporter was simply bewildered.

Wang Changtian's appearance is understandable.

After all, he's the head of the distribution company, and his interests are closely tied to the film's.

It is permissible in the east.
What is he doing here?

Before the reporters could even process what was happening, the appearance of Wang Baoqiang, Wang Ou, and the Xu Zheng couple triggered another flurry of camera clicks, and the screams from the fans at the scene grew even louder.

next moment.

A familiar figure strolled out of the cinema.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

"Brother Luo! Brother Luo! Brother Luo!!!"

"Brother Luo~~~"

Zhao Jun felt like his head was about to explode. The deafening screams were like electric drills drilling into his ears, so loud that he couldn't control his facial expressions and had to grimace as he endured it all.

Whether it was the media or the guests, everyone was shocked and turned pale by this commotion.

Take a deep breath.

Hugo looked at the guy who came out.

I thought that with the hugely popular "Chinese Paladin 3", I could barely keep up with the other side, but now it seems that there is still a huge gap between us.

Li Luo clasped his hands together in greeting and turned around to sit down in the first row.

The screams almost swept everything away.

They barely managed to catch their breath.

At that moment, more people quickly walked out of the cinema.

Gongs, drums, and cymbals all gathered together.

Two lions, one golden and one red, appeared before all the guests and fans.

And then they quickly walked onto the red stage.

Hey!
This battle.

Most of the people present had never seen a lion dance performance before, and they immediately raised their phones and cameras in excitement.

Curiously recording everything that was about to happen.

"Welcome, esteemed leaders, guests, and movie fans."

The host walked out from the side with a microphone in hand and said in a loud voice, "Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the opening ceremony of Xingna Cinemas today. First up is our lion dance performance."

"Please welcome Mr. Li Luo, Chairman of Xingna Cinemas, and Mr. Yu Dong, CEO, to the stage to dot the eyes of our lion dance."

"Awaken the lion."

"It brings auspiciousness and hope to our Xingna Cinemas."

"welcome."

"Please welcome the two of you!!!"

In fact, Li Luo and Yu Dong had already gotten up long ago.

However, most of the guests and media were stunned by what they heard, staring dumbfounded at the two guys who walked onto the stage, so much so that they forgot to applaud them.

It wasn't until the host repeatedly reminded him that he started clapping his hands in a daze.

Zhao Jun stared blankly at Li Luo, who was standing on the stage receiving the calligraphy brush, his jaw dropping in disbelief.

This...this...this.

I don't understand how this magic trick works.

There's not a single word about it!

The other media personnel were all stunned, their faces flushed red, and they wished they could rush over with microphones right then and there.

I rub!

Hugo nearly jumped up; how the hell was he supposed to chase after him?!
Liu Shishi was dumbfounded.

He was so excited that he clapped his hands until they turned red.

Sitting next to him, Cai Yinong was at a loss for words, only feeling dizzy.

The eyes of Xu Zheng and his wife were frighteningly bright.

As for movie fans and onlookers, they were already satisfied with the excitement and kept pressing the shutter button on their phones amidst the screams of "Luo Ge".

He picked up a brush and dipped it in cinnabar.

Li Luo excitedly approached the golden lion.

The red lion next to it was left to the company's partner and CEO.

"A glimpse of the Heavenly Court."

May good fortune shine upon you, and may your country be prosperous and your people at peace!

"Two points on the eyes."

"With eyes that see in all directions, a bright future awaits!"

"Six o'clock at the beginning and end."

"May everything go smoothly from beginning to end."

"The ceremony is complete!!!"

As Li Luo and Yu Dong drew the final touch of cinnabar, the host grabbed the microphone and shouted.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

"Clatter clatter clatter, thump thump chomp, thump thump thump chomp!"

The two lions lying on the stage instantly came to life, shaking their heads, opening their eyes, and leaping joyfully to the rhythm of the dense drumbeats.

He burst into laughter.

Li Luo and Yu Dong, equally invigorated, clasped hands tightly to celebrate.

Turn around.

He clenched his fist again.

"Thump thump choke~"

"Hey!"

He wildly thrust his fist into the sky.

"Thump thump thump!"

"Hey!!"

Yu Dong and he raised their fists.

The two lions leaped and shone brightly before their eyes.

"Thump thump thump!"

"Hey!!!"

The hundreds of fans standing in front were overjoyed, shouting and raising their fists high along with Li Luo. The sight of their arms standing up like a forest gave the reporters goosebumps.

The loud noise.

This officially announces the grand opening of Xingna Cinemas to the industry!
(End of this chapter)