Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 251 It's just a celebration party, do you all really need to come?
The celebration party for "Infernal Affairs 2" surpassing 200 million yuan at the box office was still held at the Peninsula Hotel.

Tang Wen couldn't help but think that at this rate, the Peninsula Hotel would soon become his partner.

Or, we could go back and ask their boss if we could get a stake in them.

Unfortunately, the boss isn't stupid; he'll most likely disagree.

There are only a handful of hotels of the same standard in Beijing.

This is a business where you can make money even while lying down.

How could I possibly share profits with others?

He shook his head and continued reading his emails.

Since the decision has been made to acquire land and invest in projects in Yuhang.

Tang Wen mobilized his connections to find a designer.

Mr. Han from Beijing, Mr. Ren from Shanghai, Albert Yeung from Hong Kong, and Iger and Robert from the United States...

With a wide network of contacts, efficiency naturally increases.

Due to the limitations of the era.

Most of the resources in this area are located overseas.

Iger and Robert recommended three companies in total.

1. Herzog & de Meuron, a Swiss architectural firm, winner of the 2001 Pritzker Prize.

Their most famous work is a modern art museum in London, which was originally an abandoned power station and transformed into a unique art space through their design.

The email also included a photo of the art museum.

Tang Wen had seen later works and felt they were just average.

The second is Santiago, a designer known as the "Poet of Spanish Architecture".

He is skilled in aesthetic lines and has created landmark buildings in Wisconsin, USA.

The third is the British architect Norman, who designed the renovation project of the HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong...

All I wanted to do was create a commercial CBD.

All three of them should be capable of the job.

Tang Wen forwarded the email to Lin Zhiling, instructing her to contact each of the three companies and explain her requirements.

These renowned architects are never short of projects.

It depends on whether their schedule is suitable.

It's worth mentioning that these designers have two different billing methods.

One method is to price by the square meter.

The second option is to charge based on the total cost.

The total price is about the same for both billing methods.

The design fee for a project can account for 5%-8% of the total investment.

If Tang Wen's final investment reaches 3 billion, then the design fee alone will be 200 to 300 million.

Of course, there is room for negotiation.

In Jiangnan Province, Tang Wen's funds have arrived at the bank in Yuhang City.

The leader's chief secretary personally led a team, including relevant departments, to accompany Tang Wen to inspect the land.

Although it is 2002, land in the core area of ​​Yuhang is still incredibly expensive.

In the most central area, the transaction price last year reached over 1000 million.

Tangwen needs to start with more than 100 acres, so it definitely can't be located in the core area.

Fortunately, in 02, Yuhang City was vigorously developing its new district.

The prosperous new districts that would later become modern were not even in their infancy at this time.

Land prices are also cheap.

Tangwen's large-scale CBD is a project that has received attention and strong support from leaders. If land is acquired in the new district, there will be significant price discounts.

After all, it can boost the development of the new district.

I spent half a day traveling around Qianjiang and Binjiang.

Tang Wen set his sights on three plots of land.

The smallest piece is 120 mu (approximately 8 hectares).

He wouldn't even glance at anything smaller than 100 mu (approximately 6.7 hectares).

The staff, excluding the chief secretary, were very surprised.

how?

Is this director, Tang, who is famous for his movies and scandals, really that talented?
Even at a low price, over 100 acres of commercial land would cost hundreds of millions.

Even if the leaders approve the loan, Tang Wen would still need several hundred million yuan in his hands.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to move such a large project.

Before lunch.

Xia Tian, ​​along with the business team from a Beijing real estate company, arrived at Yuhang.

"President Tang's elite troops have arrived," the leader's chief secretary joked.

"Hey! I can't handle such a big thing by myself. I'll register the name and trademark as soon as possible."

The leader's chief secretary's eyes flickered: "So, the name's been decided? Such a big deal, aren't you going to reconsider?"

The words were full of implications.

The name is not a trivial matter.

Maybe the leader will be willing to speak up?

Tang Wen understood and seized the opportunity: "I was just throwing out an idea to get the ball rolling. I thought of one that might be suitable and was just about to ask the leader for approval."

These words piqued the secretary's curiosity.

As a leader's secretary, he had a keen eye for people and knew that Tang Wen was not a reckless person, so he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Tang, why don't you tell me?"

Tang Wen smiled silently, leaned close to his ear, and said, word by word, "Rising Dragon Plaza!"

Shenglong?

The secretary felt a chill run down her spine, but her gaze towards Tang Wen grew even more amiable as she repeatedly exclaimed, "A good name, a good name!"

At noon, Tang Wen followed them to the government building for a free lunch.

During my lunch break, I met with my supervisor and we talked about names.

After listening, the leader pointed at Tang Wen and smiled.

There was no denial.

And so, the name was decided.

After chatting for a while, without taking up too much of the leader's time, Tang Wen got up to say goodbye.

Despite his repeated polite refusals, the chief secretary personally escorted him to his car.

Some actions are small, but their symbolic meaning and influence are great.

Tang Wen came to freeload a meal, and the secretary saw him off at the door.

It spread throughout the province.

Registering trademarks and companies went incredibly smoothly.

"Mr. Tang, we want to invest 30 billion?"

Having witnessed many grand occasions in the summer, I still couldn't help but feel a little dazed when I heard the figure of 30 billion.

"That's right. Don't worry, there will be preferential loans available."

Moreover, the interest rate is extremely low.

Summer frowned: A loan?

I can't feel at ease at all.

evening.

Do what you can.

Tang Wen took Xia Tian back to the capital.

Leave the business team behind to handle office leasing and recruitment.

The remaining work cannot be done in a short time.

Meanwhile, President Han has already been urging him.

The convoy arrived in the capital region.

Seeing that Tang Wen was awake and not asleep, the driver in the front seat asked, "Mr. Tang, which way should I take you?"

There's no way around it, Mr. Tang has too many homes.

They are found all over the capital.

I really don't know where to go if I don't ask clearly.

"Okay, let's go to Xiaoran's place."

Having just secured a big deal, Tang Wen needs to relax.

In a one-on-one situation.

Dong Xuan, Jia Jingwen, the little maid... none of them will do.

Li Dabai is exceptionally talented and possesses formidable combat prowess.

Next are Yu Feihong and Jia Jingwen.

Of course, their age is their advantage.

They were at the age when they were as fierce as wolves and tigers.

Hmm, maybe Zhiling is not bad either?
Tang Wen's thoughts began to diverge.

Currently, Huang Shengyi is the worst.

The flowers are so tender they can't withstand smoking!

Then came the maid, Huo Siyan.

Dong Xuan is a bit better than the other two, after all, she is a professional dancer.

This is domestic.

As for Hollywood:
Tang Wen thought of that night on the Ferris wheel.

Charlize Theron's combat power is in a league of its own.

Not to mention his exceptional talent, his nearly 180cm height and those long legs are enough to steal a person's soul...

Then, it's Sophie's turn.

Having been celibate for a long time, she initially displayed great enthusiasm.

Just then, the car stopped.

Tang Wen looked out the window and saw that he had arrived at the foot of Li Xiaoran's large apartment building.

A light was on in the window on the top floor.

It was Tang Wen's security team that notified Li Xiaoran's bodyguards. They couldn't launch a night raid now.

"Go back and get some rest." Tang Wen got out of the car.

"Okay, Mr. Tang, good night."

Tang Wen waved his hand and casually closed the car door.

Goodnight is impossible.

The moon is bright and the stars are few tonight, perfect for exercise.

"You're back? I just finished cooking noodles." Hearing the door open, Li Xiaoran ran out of the kitchen with a smile.

Her long hair was styled in an updo, revealing her slender swan neck, and she looked radiant under the lights.

In the later era of social media, some people compared her to other female celebrities.

In group photos, few can withstand the striking contrast of her skin tone and figure.

Only a few people, such as Fan Bingbing, were not at a disadvantage.

Li Dabai, wearing a nightgown, ran with small, quick steps, making a "clinking" sound that shook the earth.

Yes, she's an approachable and easy-going woman.

"Well"

Tang Wen put his arm around her waist, but the feel was off.

Have you lost weight again?

"I've been working out my waist," Li Xiaoran said, her beautiful eyes filled with affection.

Tang Wen laughed: "Why are you practicing your waist?"

Li Xiaoran spat softly, "You know perfectly well why I'm asking this."

He placed his hands on her waist and pinched her, instantly tightening her loose nightgown.

A perfectly gourd-shaped figure is presented before your eyes.

His eyes were full of aggression.

Li Xiaoran's body went weak: "Eat noodles. You must be hungry after coming all night. Have a bowl of noodles first."

The older sister feels sorry for the man.

I was worried that he wouldn't be able to handle working hard on an empty stomach.

"Okay, if it's not tasty, I'll punish you."

Snapped!
The slap, neither too hard nor too soft, almost made Li Dabai cry out.

She rolled her eyes at Tang Wen, blushed, and went into the kitchen, bringing out a pot of noodles.

Then they brought over a basin of ice water.

Take the noodles out of the water and rinse them in cold water.

Then arrange a series of side dishes including beef sauce, shredded cucumber, and bean sprouts.

Tang Wen glanced at the noodles; his master-level culinary skills had come into play: "Did you roll these noodles yourself?"

"You noticed?" Li Xiaoran asked with surprise.

"What made you decide to learn cooking?"

Li Dabai pursed his lips: "Sometimes when you come over at night, you always need to eat something, right?"

As she spoke, she smiled and mixed noodles for him.

Tang Wen was slightly moved, and gently stretched out his arm to pull the person into his embrace.

His hand roamed freely.

Before Li Xiaoran could even properly mix her bowl of noodles, her almond-shaped eyes were already brimming with tears.

She bit her lip tightly to keep quiet.

After the noodles were mixed, she quickly pressed down on his hand: "I'm going to change my clothes, you eat first."

"Okay," Tang Wenzhen said, feeling a little hungry from the aroma of the noodles.

The noodles, after being rinsed in ice water, had a very chewy texture.

He downed three bowls in one go.

Another can of ice-cold Yanjing beer arrived. After eating and drinking my fill, I let out a satisfied burp. It couldn't be more comfortable.

"How did you eat so much?" Li Xiaoran came out of the bedroom, her voice filled with joy.

She is not an ambitious woman.

She's content with a glamorous career and people who protect and love her.

Tang Wen loved eating the noodles she made, which made her happier than getting any role.

Tang Wen, however, was completely mesmerized.

Li Dabai wore light makeup, and two fiery red halter tops hung on her snow-white shoulders.

Downwards, her full figure seems ready to burst forth.

The red dress made her skin look even whiter.

Her shapely legs were encased in polka-dot black stockings, and on her feet were a pair of brand-new white stilettos.

What a beautiful, mature, and voluptuous young woman!
How could Director Tang withstand such a test?

He stood up and was about to pounce.

Li Dabai advised, "You've just eaten; don't do strenuous exercise."

The next day.

Li Dabai got out of bed, supporting his back, and looked around blankly.

After a moment of confusion, I saw the torn clothes on the ground and remembered what had happened last night.

"What a devil, no, a bull demon..." she said, then burst into laughter, her pretty face radiant.

"Master, I'd like two meat buns, one fried dough stick, a bowl of soy milk, and a plate of pickled cucumbers."

Around 8 a.m., Tang Wen appeared in the China Film Group's cafeteria, skillfully getting his food.

"Director Tang, it's been a long time." The cafeteria worker recognized Tang Wen.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Tang Wen picked up his tray and added, "I don't have a card, so put it on General Manager Han's tab. Our cafeteria shouldn't lose money."

"Hahahaha"

Laughter came from behind me.

The head chef smiled and pointed behind him with the rice-serving spoon.

Tang Wen understood; the main character had arrived.

His expression turned serious: "President Han teaches by example, I'm not taking advantage of him..."

"Alright! Hurry up and leave after you're done, don't keep everyone from eating." President Han said with a look of disgust.

Tang Wen picked up his plate and left.

A burst of good-natured laughter came from behind me.

After breakfast, the master and apprentice walked side by side to the office.

Tang Wen: "Shouldn't the cafeteria give me a membership card?"

Han Sanping ignored him and returned to his office. As soon as the door closed, the old man became serious: "What's going on in Yuhang City! How much did you invest? A billion? Are you out of your mind?"

"Wow, news travels really fast within the system."

"Enough with the nonsense, I only found out by chance. Get to the point!"

Tang Wen had no intention of hiding anything and told him everything.

The usually composed Han Sanping's expression changed several times.

"So, you've already caught their eye? You've got some nerve, kid!"

But now it's too late to say anything else.

Even he and Mr. Ren, the general manager of Shanghai Film Group, had to actively align themselves with him.

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, they have a close relationship.

"Teacher, how did you know?"

General Han lit a cigarette: "I have an old comrade-in-arms in Jiangnan who called and said I have a keen sense of smell. That's how I found out you've done something really big!"

Tang Wen had previously found an architect through him.

President Han didn't take it seriously because Tang Wen also owned land in Beijing.

They're preparing to build the headquarters of Blue Star Entertainment.

"In that case, I'll take care of things related to design."

"Yes, it would be best to find a top expert from within China."

The master and apprentice chatted for a whole morning.

Tang Wen had lunch at a free restaurant and was about to leave when Secretary Lin, who was walking towards him, handed him a document.

"Brother Lin?"

"When I saw the guest list for the Infernal Affairs 2 wrap party, the invitations had already been sent out."

After saying that, Secretary Lin patted Tang Wen on the shoulder, feigning grief on his face but with a smile in his eyes.

Sensing something was wrong, Tang Wen looked down for a closer look.

Male guests: Zhao Benshan, Andy Lau...

He skipped over it.

See the list of female guests on the right:
Wang Zuxian

Yes, Sister Zuxian is a good older sister to me, she won't cause trouble.

She's the female lead in a movie, so I can walk the red carpet with her.

Princess, Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing...

Tang Wei, Yu Feihong, Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Bingbing, Dong Xuan, Jia Jingwen...

Tang Wen was already itching to curse.

It was just a small celebration banquet.

Is it really necessary to hire so many people?
Tang Wen quickly turned around to find Secretary Lin: "Brother Lin, have they all agreed to come?"

Secretary Lin sighed: "With China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Blue Star Film, and Emperor Entertainment Group all posting this, who wouldn't come?"

Yes.

If you don't agree, how can you even stay in the entertainment industry?

Even if you really can't come, you should at least ask someone to pass on a message and send a bouquet of flowers, right?

This is just great.

Tang Wen's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was completely dead.

Seeing that his expression was off, Secretary Lin quickly tried to reassure him, "Brother, you're a key member, you absolutely can't be absent!"

Tang Wen: "..."

(End of this chapter)