Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 503: "Soldiers' Assault" Clashes with "Assembly"! Encountering Bingbing in University

While Ma Xun was expanding his own camp, there were also undercurrents surging in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The hype surrounding Huayi's case has subsided.

This is how these kinds of cases have always been. Even in the United States, it's considered good if an economic lawsuit gets to go to trial in one or two years.

Some law firms even survive solely on economic cases involving large companies, and it's common for them to be involved in lawsuits for over a decade.

We're doing relatively quickly in China, but this investigation will definitely take a lot of time.

Some might say, "Didn't Wang Lao Er confess?"

Even a guilty plea requires investigation. Legally, at the very least, there must be both personal and physical evidence to form a complete chain of evidence.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, you would believe everything the criminals say?
Of course, an investigation is necessary!

Therefore, the Huayi case will drag on, but the company still has to keep going.

After all, this company is still quite valuable, and now with Accountant Jia injecting capital, it has also connected with Leshi.

Huayi really was 'lifted up' by the company.

However, it had really taken a heavy toll on our health before.

Now that Accountant Jia has taken over Huayi, he has to produce some results.

Huayi is ostensibly an advertising company, but the Wang brothers actually set up another company behind the scenes.

This company is a film and television production company.

Accountant Jia's specialty is bookkeeping, and he is currently the owner of a listed company in Singapore, where the listing requirements are somewhat lower.

Accountant Jia manipulated the books to make the listed company's financial statements look excellent.

However, he knew very well in his heart that it was all an illusion.

Simply put, he moved the projected future profits to the foreground.

This technique can generally last for three years.

His listed company in Singapore is now almost three years old.

It's obvious that Huayi established this film and television company for the purpose of going public. In China, there are regulations for a company to go public, such as the requirement that the financial statements must look very good and the profit must meet certain standards.

Accountant Jia could tell at a glance that the Wang brothers were also planning to use accounting tricks to transfer profits to the film and television company.

Unfortunately, those two were doomed before they even got started, haha...

Accountant Jia felt it was a good deal for him, but of course, there was another situation at the moment.

Since the historic low of 998 in 05, the domestic stock market has experienced a very strong rally.

The current cost of this trend is... the suspension of IPOs.

In fact, halting IPOs is very beneficial to the stock market's rise, because it can be seen as the stock market not increasing. As long as money is thrown into the market, the price will definitely rise.

However, just because it's stopped now doesn't mean it will stay stopped forever.

Accountant Jia received information from his future father-in-law that the IPO might not be launched again until around 09.

In fact, it can be confirmed that it started in 09.

So from now on, there are about two years left, and Accountant Jia must achieve very good results during this period.

Let's get some projects started.

Therefore, Accountant Jia had to do one thing first.

"Teacher Feng, I will definitely give my full support to your next work, please rest assured."

"That's great, but my next movie will still be a big production."

"Of course, no problem! The bigger the production, the better!"

"Great! Mr. Jia is so generous!"

"Ha ha……"

First, keep Feng Xiaogang calm.

Feng Xiaogang agreed, but he still had other ideas in his mind.

This guy did one thing: he revealed information about a project to Ma Xun through someone.

In short, Feng Xiaogang is planning to join Ma Xun's side, but he's still keeping it a secret for now.

Anyway, he didn't say it explicitly, but he guessed Ma Xun should understand.

As for Jia Yueting, of course they had to agree as well.

Feng Xiaogang has a clever plan to have his cake and eat it too.

However, there's still no news from Ma Xun... Is this guy pretending to be stupid?

Feng Xiaogang was at a loss for what to do.

Jia Yueting felt that she had managed to keep Feng Xiaogang in check. After all, he was Huayi's greatest asset. Although Feng Xiaogang did not belong to Huayi, they had worked together for many years.

Of course, it's impossible for Accountant Jia to just win over Feng Xiaogang; he has to generate more revenue over the next two years.

Only in this way can the ultimate goal of going public be achieved.

So, after "getting on board" with Feng Xiaogang, Accountant Jia went to find another big-name director.

Wu Yusen.

……

Kunming.

"Assembly?"

Just now, Jiang Zhiqiang spoke with Ma Xun on the phone, and during the call, the Hong Kong film mogul inadvertently revealed some information.

That means Feng Xiaogang has another big project coming up: he's going to make a huge war film.

That's enough. Of course, Jiang Zhiqiang didn't reveal everything.

But Ma Xun understood what was going on as soon as he heard it.

It must be "Assembly".

To be honest, this movie is basically a film that exposes Feng Xiaogang's ass.

However, we still need to consider both sides. This film is indeed of a very high standard in terms of production quality, and it is truly top-notch in China.

Moreover, in terms of box office, if Ma Xun remembers correctly, this film is second only to "Curse of the Golden Flower" among domestic films in the original timeline.

To put it bluntly, these days, moviegoers are accepting of this film.

The vast majority of moviegoers did not actually perceive any problem with the film.

In fact, many moviegoers actually support the ideas conveyed by the clothing styles in the film.

Even some netizens felt that the movie did have problems.

The task of covering the rear is always something that needs to be fought for. In our army, only elite troops are assigned such a difficult task.

Like it was mentioned in "Soldiers' Assault".

The task is arduous yet glorious.

Later, the original author of the novel couldn't hold back any longer and simply sued Feng Xiaogang and the screenwriter who adapted the novel.

Unfortunately, its influence was still not significant.

By the way, the novel that this movie is adapted from is called "The Lawsuit".

It was actually a short story, not very long, but Feng Xiaogang embellished it and changed a lot of things.

The screenwriter of this movie is Liu Heng, who also later wrote the screenplay for "The Flowers of War".

Just by listening to this piece of work, you can find out what his ass is like.

Thinking about this... Ma Xun naturally realized that Jiang Zhiqiang's 'revelation' was definitely quite bizarre.

Feng Xiaogang wants to vote for me?

This little gunslinger wants me to participate in this "Assembly" too?
Ma Xun felt that there might actually be a chance here!

Can I join in?
Or should I cause him more trouble?

hey-hey……

Got an idea.

Ma Xun acted immediately, contacting Duan Yihong. Soon after, Duan Yihong arrived at Ma Xun's room with someone.

"Mr. Ma, why are you looking for me so late..."

"Oh, there's a screenwriting job available. I wonder if you'd like to give it a try."

Duan Yihong brought Lan Xiaolong with her.

He was the original author, and now he's a screenwriter, so why not just join the team as a screenwriter as well?

When Lan Xiaolong heard that there was a chance, he was naturally very curious.

Ma Xun didn't say it explicitly, but simply said, "I heard that director Feng Xiaogang is going to do a big project, and it's a war film."

This film was made on a very large scale.

Therefore, a lot of screenwriters will be needed.

Therefore, I plan to recommend you to go and help out, since this was originally a Huayi project.

I'm also a shareholder of Huayi Brothers.

These words were spoken casually, but to Lan Xiaolong, they were absolutely wonderful!
"No problem!" The reply was full of excitement.

Ma Xun knew this would be the outcome. "I just wanted to mention this to you beforehand. Right now, our main focus is still on this film."

"Absolutely!" Lan Xiaolong is quite good at flattering people; he's even picked up some Northeastern accent.

Such a great resource was given to us all at once?
Duan Yihong watched from the side, her mouth watering!

Ma Xun immediately laughed and said, "Don't worry, most of us will probably have a chance."

Listen to those words, no wonder he's a big shot in the industry!

Duan Yihong was thrilled and immediately began to shower him with flattery.

Lan Xiaolong had no idea how this guy could be like this, so... he started flattering him even more obsequiously.

Ma Xun felt helpless for a while, but he could only accept it now, since he was a real big shot now.

It's a bit strange that so many of the actors from our "Soldiers Sortie" are involved in "Assembly".

After all, this is the Steel Seventh Company. In the future, we'll be linked to the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.

However, this gave Ma Xun a very good excuse.

"Xiaolong, I don't know much about Feng Xiaogang's show right now, but I hope you can stick to the style of our 'Soldiers Sortie'."

"Can you do that?"

That's a strange thing to say, but Lan Xiaolong is smart after all.

"Absolutely! So many of us went!"

See, he has found enough reasons for himself.

Yes, so many of the actors in our "Soldiers Sortie" series have acted in that show before, so we definitely have to maintain our style!
Ma Xun was very pleased that Lan Xiaolong understood the spirit of leadership so well.

"Great! Then when..."

Duan Yihong chimed in, "Please rest assured, Mr. Ma, we'll see how we perform then!"

They're quick to answer now.

What else could Ma Xun say?

And just like that, he locked up Feng Xiaogang and "Assembly".

If that little cannon of his insists on breaking this lock, then I, Ma Xun, will definitely make him pay!
……

Ma Xun couldn't keep filming "Soldiers Sortie" all the time, even though he was very fond of life in the military camp.

It's really good.

But it's time to go.

Keep everything in its original style, and then pour money into it.

This is the job that Ma Xun should be doing.

However, before leaving Kunming, Ma Xun did one more thing.

I went to Yunnan University.

Why go here?
Because there's another movie being filmed right now.

Yunnan University is really beautiful, especially the flowers and plants here.

This university is probably the one with the best vegetation in China.

After all, the climate and environment here make it much easier to plant trees and grow flowers.

However, Ma Xun was not attached to these flowers and plants.

He came here this time because... oh dear?

Yunnan University is not only beautiful with its flowers and plants, but also has a very unique architectural style.

In other words, the old buildings here have a lot of character.

Very contemporary.

But at this moment, in this old-fashioned building, a corpse is hanging in mid-air.

This corpse... Huang Qiusheng?

Ma Xun was about to say, "Yellow dog, yellow dog, you deserve to die!"
But I already knew this was a plot device.

"Card!"

Sure enough, someone was shouting over there.

This person was Jiang Wen.

"Oh dear, my brother Ma, why are you only arriving now?"

"I stayed in the military camp for a few more days."

Jiang Wen saw Ma Xun and then called "cut," completely ignoring Huang Moumou who was hanging there.

That's right, Huang Moumou hanged himself in this movie.

It's just that the way he hanged himself was rather bizarre.

Ma Xun didn't go to see him. His trip to Yunnan University was actually just to visit him on set.

The movie "The Sun Also Rises" was filmed here.

Especially the scenes between Jiang Wen and Huang Moumou, the two of them... actually, this scene is quite suggestive.

There's a female doctor named Lin, played by Chen Mou Chong.

But here, she couldn't help but become love-struck.

But then one day, someone touched her buttocks.

This was a big deal back then; there was even a crime of hooliganism.

So, who touched it?

So they started looking, and they found a lot of people, separated by a white cloth, and then let Dr. Lin experience it one by one.

Yes, try to recall the feeling from that time; you might just find out who touched you.

The case is now solved.

Jiang Wen's trick is absolutely outrageous.

Ultimately, however, it was the character played by Huang who took the blame.

He hanged himself, and in a very bizarre way.

In fact, Ma Xun felt that this scene revealed Jiang Wen's rather straight-male, erotic views.

A bit naive.

Never mind, I won't say any more. Huang is still hanging in mid-air over there.

Just when everyone finally remembered him, Ma Xun finally had some free time.

then……

"Brother Ma~"

"No, why are you here?"

"I'm here to film a movie."

Bingbing, still wearing a rather stylish outfit.

Ma Xun doesn't remember her being in this show.

But Jiang Wen quickly provided the answer.

"I think Miss Bingbing is quite suitable to be Tang Yulin's wife. There's nothing better for her."

Tang Yulin is the male lead in this drama, but he doesn't seem like a male lead at all.

In terms of screen time, that group name sounds more like the male lead's.

However, Tang Yulin later shot down the group's name.

The character in the group name has an affair with Tang Yulin's wife.

In short, it's still Jiang Wen's straight-male perspective on eroticism.

And now...

"Shall we talk?"

"of course."

Ma Xun and Bingbing strolled around the university campus.

Actually, this old campus area has now been designated for them to film movies, so it doesn't affect anything, since the students are still on holiday.

Kunming enjoys a spring-like climate year-round, and this place is filled with beautiful flowers and plants.

Bingbing couldn't help but pull Ma Xun's hand.

"You can't help it?" Ma Xun's question made Bingbing very shy.

"That one, the sequel to Cloverfield."

However, Bingbing remained rational and focused on her career.

Ma Xun was much more straightforward: "The sequel already has a female lead."

Scarlett Johansson, of course.

Bingbing was suffering inside, but what she wanted even more was certain... energy.

"Then they filmed this movie..." This, of course, refers to "The Sun Also Rises".

Ma Xun knew what she was thinking, "You're still a ways off from being a Best Actress."

One sentence chilled Bingbing to the bone.

So, she needs warmth and energy.

Before long, the two arrived at a quiet classroom, and Bingbing pulled Ma Xun inside.

"What are you doing?"

Ma Xun pretended not to understand.

Bingbing shyly closed the door.

This isn't our own production crew, so it's probably okay to mess around a bit, right?

……

"Paradise Gate?"

"Yes, this play is a work by my student, and we had already almost reached an agreement with several big-name stars."

Accountant Jia was surprised, but also very happy.

After all, Wu Yusen did come up with a pretty good project.

But how much money will "Paradise Lost" actually make?
At this moment, Wu Yusen reminded Accountant Jia, "Actually, Huayi should be working on that film 'Silk,' which is the key. Since Ma Xun is supporting Huayi with you, then there's something to talk about."

Yes, that's a good suggestion.

Accountant Jia nodded, knowing he had to meet with Ma Xun and have a proper talk.

Of course, he didn't forget about the movie "Perhaps Love".

(End of this chapter)