Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 461 Hot One's Answer
Isn't this guy taking the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy?

How come you have time to apply for a secretary position?

Thinking this way, Ma Xun couldn't help but glance at Re Yizha a few more times.

His eyesight is fine; he doesn't think there's anything wrong with them, but some people are taking it seriously.

"Alright, alright, you can all go out now. The boss has important work to do."

Is Wang Changdian starting to kick people out?

Ma Xun couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, thinking to himself: I haven't even made my choice yet.

However, it's better that it's over.

As for who should be the secretary, that can be discussed further.

Ma Xun didn't think much of it and sat down on the sofa again, rubbing his temples to relax.

Actually, he wanted to pick up the plane to recall whether he had revealed any flaws in his fight with Han Sanping.

I must say, the talks with Han Sanping went well.

Overall, if China Film Group can successfully take over the "Red Cliff" project, which was jointly developed by Mei Ah Entertainment and several Hong Kong, American, and Japanese companies...

Therefore, China Film Group is a 'general contractor'.

Ma Xun's Enlight Media, along with companies such as Chen Hong, Xu Qing, Yu Feihong, and Ye Quanzhen, formed a "subcontracting" arrangement.

And there are also distinctions in the details among our subcontractors.

Ma Xun is the 'big bag', and the others are all 'small bags'.

Yes, this is basically the prevailing model in the film and television industry, both now and for a considerable period to come.

Yes, indeed, it's very similar to the real estate sector.

That's for sure. So, many entertainment companies in the industry are actually backed by real estate companies.

Wanda, right? Evergrande even has a song and dance troupe, cough cough...

I won't go into the details, but this is basically the pattern.

Ma Xun used a script worth millions to snag this project, and then successfully secured the 'big package' status.

This matter seems very simple, but in reality, it's not that simple at all.

First of all, if Ma Xun wasn't a time traveler, he would never have known about the "Red Cliff" project.

It's likely that this project won't be officially launched until 07, meaning it won't be formally reported by the media and various press releases will be issued.

In other words, it will be two years later.

However, any large project, especially one involving hundreds of millions of dollars, cannot be accomplished overnight. By the time the project is truly exposed to the public eye, it almost certainly means that it has been in preparation for at least one or two years.

Ma Xun had previously secured many successful projects and completed them admirably, such as "Kill Bill".

In other words, Ma Xun possesses considerable resources and the ability to complete projects successfully.

Furthermore, Ma Xun has made significant contributions to Chinese cinema and China Film Group Corporation.

Ma Xun deserves immense credit for the success of domestic films during this summer season.

Ma Xun offered suggestions on the previous cinema system reform, and he also came up with brilliant ideas on how to restart the domestic film market after the pandemic ended.

In addition, Ma Xun is also a person with a powerful background. It is true that he created the persona of a young master in the capital, but it is indeed convincing.

Finally, that's the relationship between Ma Xun and Han Sanping.

The two of them have always worked well together. As for the previous Lunar New Year film battle... yes, Ma Xun also showed off his other resources.

All of these factors combined, if any one of them were missing, it would be difficult for Ma Xun to become the main contractor for the "Red Cliff" project.

Even if he hadn't orchestrated this "collision" plan, it would mean that Enlight Media would have also made a film related to Red Cliff.

Ma Xun and Han Sanping both found it difficult to discuss the $8000 million investment in "Red Cliff"!
Therefore, deception is also a highly skilled profession.

It's not something that can be easily fooled.

Ma Xun reviewed the situation in his mind several times and felt it was pretty good, with no major flaws. If he had to point out a flaw, it would be that he treated Han Sanping's daughter better.

To be fair, Han Jia Nu was actually quite capable as a screenwriter later on; at least the film "Dying to Survive" was truly excellent.

Although many people say that this was mainly due to her father's connections with many resources.

But we can't completely erase them... huh?

Suddenly, Ma Xun caught a whiff of a delicate fragrance.

"Boss, do you have a headache? Shall I make you some tea?"

Ma Xun opened his eyes and saw Re Yizha.

Dressed in an office lady suit, she was now eagerly preparing to express her concern.

"How did you get in?"

"that……"

"explain."

"I came in by myself."

Ma Xun laughed at this answer.

"You're not bad at all. You haven't even been hired yet, and you're already keeping things a secret for your boss."

It's obvious that Wang Changtian let him in.

If Ma Xun can't even figure out such a small thing, then he shouldn't be in this business.

It should be said that Wang Changtian was a man of discernment, but he used his insight in rather peculiar ways.

And this hot pot...

"I... I just came in by myself." He was still being stubborn.

But Ma Xun was no longer going to dwell on the issue. "Since you're already here, please sit down."

He gestured for a hot pot and sat down next to him.

After thinking it over, we decided to just hold an on-site recruitment event.

Reyizha, however, was quite well-behaved at this moment. He didn't sit down, but still asked with concern, "Boss, are you sure you don't need to..."

Ma Xun interrupted her, "If I tell you to sit, then sit."

The aura was quite powerful, so Re Yizha had no choice but to sit on the sofa as instructed, right next to Ma Xun.

However, as she sat down, she was wearing a bodycon skirt and adjusting the hem of the skirt with both hands, which was obviously to avoid exposing herself.

From a psychological perspective, this is a defensive psychological manifestation.

That is, he was still very wary of Ma Xun and had a kind of inexplicable defensiveness towards him.

Ma Xun naturally noticed, but since they were strangers, Re Yizha's reaction was perfectly normal.

Well, if she simply ignores the hem of her skirt and 'accidentally' exposes her underwear in front of me, then she's probably trying to seduce me.

The normal action is simply to support yourself with one hand.

Forget it, let's not dwell on these things.

Why are you applying for this secretary position?

"Of course I want to join Enlight Media."

"Oh, that's all?"

"Boss, I'm very serious!"

At this moment, Reyizha was not lying; she had indeed made up her mind.

The reason is very simple: the art exam results were not very good.

If you can only attend a vocational college, then you might as well try other directions.

Actually, I had seen the recruitment information from Enlight Media before.

I saw it at the Beijing Film Academy.

Is it a bit strange to advertise for a secretary near the Beijing Film Academy?
However, given that Enlight Media is a well-known company in the film and television industry, this is somewhat reasonable.

The most striking requirement is: young and beautiful, tall and slender, with a well-proportioned figure.

Hmm, is this a serious question...? Are you guys selecting flight attendants?!
Even with such suggestive job requirements, many young women still flocked to it.

Reza also heard many people whispering among themselves.

"How did this job posting end up here?"

"You're so stupid! This is a rare opportunity to be the secretary of a big boss in the entertainment industry."

"So you're saying that failing the entrance exam still counts as entering the entertainment industry?"

"What do you mean 'consider'? You're so stupid. This is called instant success. If you can win over the big boss, what will those big stars who have worked so hard to make it in the entertainment industry call you?"

"Lady boss?"

"hey-hey……"

These comments... the world is going to the dogs!
Reyza initially felt contempt for him, but then...

Yes, that makes sense!

Even if I got into the Beijing Film Academy and went to a vocational college, it wouldn't be as good as being Ma Xun's secretary. As for the future...

Of those who actually get into the undergraduate program at Beijing Film Academy, many still fail to make it big.

So, Re Yizha gritted his teeth and decided to apply for the job.

She didn't even tell her family, and as for the clothes, she bought them at the mall on short notice.

Reyizha was originally a model, so she naturally has a lot of experience in dressing. Although she had always been a teenage model and had never worn office clothes before, she was good at everything and this was no problem for her.

Sure enough, after arriving at Enlight Media, they were immediately shortlisted.

Many of the other job applicants were whispering about her.

"Hmph! They just barged in as soon as they arrived, ptooey!"

“She used to be a model, so she has an advantage.”

Clearly, many people have already gone through the selection process multiple times.

But Reza ignored all of that. Now she knew she was facing a real test, and this test might be... "To be frank, you didn't do well on the test, right?"

Ma Xun's sudden remark struck Reyizha like a thunderbolt.

"Boss, um..." It was quite awkward.

"You're still keeping it a secret from me?"

"Okay, I just got into a vocational college."

"That's not bad either."

Ma Xun wasn't lying. Although vocational college classes are indeed not as good as undergraduate classes, they can still produce talented people.

Re Yizha frowned. "Boss, I... I've made up my mind!"

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head.

What do you mean?
Let my horse search and pluck?

This girl's pretty daring... Wait a minute, I'm going to find her and give her a good pat, what if...

Old horse eating young pig?
Ma Xun was stunned by the words that popped into his head and almost burst out laughing.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted; he rubbed his face and managed to hide it.

"What have you thought about? How old are you this year? Besides..."

As they were talking, they saw that Re Yizha raised his head again and puffed out his chest.

This……

Goodness, it's definitely not small.

Ma Xun then realized that Re Yizha was even more developed than Xiao Mi!

I can't help but think of a photo of her in a yellow blouse from later generations.

Damn, that's really sassy.

Ma Xun remembers commenting online at the time, "If you're going to stab someone, show it off. You're a ruthless person!"

just now……

"Who do you think I am?"

Ma Xun has said this many times.

But this time, Reza's answer was quite different.

"The one who will allow me to exact my revenge!"

The answer was very firm.

Ma Xun raised an eyebrow. "But this time I really need to hire a secretary."

"I can do it!" he declared with even greater conviction.

Ma Xun bluntly stated, "You're probably thinking of working as a secretary first, and then if the opportunity arises in the future, you can try for a different role, right?"

A sense of fear welled up in Re Yizha's heart. She knew that Ma Xun had completely seen through her, but then she thought that Ma Xun had probably met countless girls like her.

"Yes." He admitted it.

That's right, that was the original plan.

Ma Xun became serious. "I've said before, the first person I'm hiring is a secretary."

“I can do it!” Clearly, Reza thought the job of secretary was easy.

Ma Xun bluntly said, "Then let me ask you, can you understand some of the interesting phenomena in the entertainment industry?"

What's the problem with this?
"Please ask the boss."

Ma Xun smiled and said, "I have many rivals in this entertainment industry, but so far, I have defeated them many times and left them in a sorry state."

But why are there still so many investors willing to invest in them?

This question... Hot Zha was stunned for a moment.

She just doesn't understand!

Looking at her shocked expression, Ma Xun calmly said, "If you figure this out, you'll be able to understand many things in the future, and you'll be able to truly help me handle some things."

Go back and think about it carefully.

Also, my suggestion is that even the vocational programs at Beijing Film Academy are worth studying.

Okay, I hope you think it over carefully before making a decision.

After all, this decision concerns your life.

Suddenly, when Dang Re Yizha came to her senses, she was already outside Ma Xun's office.

This this……

Re Yi was truly shocked; she never expected that Ma Xun would actually hire a secretary.

Moreover, for some reason, she developed a lot of goodwill towards Ma Xun.

This man isn't that lecherous.

Very professional, and also...

"Hey? You're new here?"

Just as Reyizha was thinking this, he bumped into someone.

"Oh, Ms. Chen Hong, I'm here to apply for the job."

That's right, the person who came was Chen Hong.

Re Yizha realized what was happening, but her face was still red.

Chen Hong asked directly, "What? Did Boss Ma Xun bully you?"

Wow! That sentence is so rich in meaning.

"No, no," Reyizha waved his hands repeatedly.

Chen Hong found her adorable and simply took her away first.

"Um, weren't you looking for..."

"Let's put our search for him on hold for now. Let's go grab a drink first."

Hot and confused, he followed Chen Hong away.

……

Chen Hong, of course, is someone Ma Xun wants to talk to about something important.

For such a massive project as "Red Cliff," Ma Xun directly recommended her to the renowned director Chen Hong.

We need to have a proper talk.

Unexpectedly, Chen Hong said she had something to do.

Forget it.

Ma Xun then called Jiang Zhiqiang.

"Brother Jiang, I heard something. That Boss Wu is currently in talks with American and Japanese companies about a big production."

"Really?"

Yes, that's right.

Jiang Zhiqiang's reaction was also very good, so we can continue to fool him.

This can be considered as advance planning by Ma Xun.

And then, yes, Jiang Zhiqiang took the initiative to suggest that they would contact Wuyusen.

Then let's have a meal together.

This is obviously a dinner party between big shots.

Okay, we'll take the bait a step further then.

Ma Xun thus ended his workday.

He returned to his small courtyard from Enlight Media.

Ma Xun naturally didn't think much of it.

He was basically focused on figuring out how to completely fool that old man, Wuyusen.

But when he entered the courtyard and then pushed open the door and turned on the light...

"boss."

Unexpectedly, Reyza was standing in front of him.

Ma Xun was genuinely surprised. "How did you get in?"

There must be someone else helping them!
Reyizha, however, remained the same as before, refusing to say who had helped her.

But she gave an answer.

"Money laundering."

Just two words, yet they already answered the previous question.

"Who taught you this?"

Ma Xun was still very curious about who had helped her.

Kereza had already walked up to Ma Xun and then very gently helped Ma Xun take off his coat.

Then, she unbuttoned her shirt.

"Don't you regret it?"

Ma Xun's question was somewhat superfluous. Re Yizha looked at him with a stubborn gaze, then led him by the large hand to Re Yizha.

Forget it, I'll just be Old Ma for once.

Try how tender this is...

(End of this chapter)