Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 181 A Clown's Dumbbell, Suppressed with Thunder

At the end of April, the crew of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng"

On the media open day, Julian Cheung and his wife Cindy Yen, who came to visit the set, showed their affection for each other.

Ren Quan pulled his fellow student Yang Xue along for an interview, Yan Kuan acted cool by himself, and Huang Haibo put his arm around Zhang Songwen, who played Zhu Ting, and talked about campus friendship.

As the executive producer, Yan Li was naturally besieged by reporters.

He explained the rumors circulating that the two film crews were "filming simultaneously."

"Most of the actors are just making cameo appearances, with limited screen time, and can be filmed in a day or two."

"For the few actors with important roles, both of our teams coordinate their schedules and try to adopt a phased, concentrated filming approach to avoid situations where we film one day here and another day there, in order to keep the actors in good condition."

An actor filming two movies at the same time is technically considered to be filming multiple movies simultaneously.

However, due to the relationship between the two production teams of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" and "Investiture of the Gods", the actors' schedules could be arranged relatively well, making it more like a crossover project.

Yan Li offered this explanation to prevent any misunderstandings about the quality of the two dramas.

After finishing their business, Yan Li noticed Wu Jiani and Zeng Li, who weren't attracting much attention nearby, and called them over to introduce them to the reporters.

"This is Zeng Li, who once starred in 'A Match Made in Heaven' and plays Shaman in our drama. She also made a cameo appearance as the Golden Light Holy Mother, one of the Ten Deadly Formations, in the drama 'Investiture of the Gods' next door."

"This is Wu Jiani, a very excellent young actress. She plays Beef Soup in this drama and Pipa Spirit, one of the three demons of Xuanyuan, in the next drama. Both of them have given outstanding performances."

Yan Li doesn't lack exposure, nor does he particularly crave it. Given his status, he's more willing to take care of other actors in this situation.

With Yan Li's permission, the reporters interviewed Zeng Li and Wu Jiani on some issues, which will likely result in a few reports or at least a few shots on camera.

At the end of the interview, a reporter asked him what he thought of Song Joo-deok's criticism of his messy love life.

Who is Song Zhude?

Yan Li wasn't talking about Yin Yang; he genuinely didn't know who the other person was and had never heard of such a person in the industry.

After the reporter gave a brief introduction, Yan Licai suddenly realized that he was now so famous that he could be used for publicity stunts.

"I don't know him, and I don't want to talk to him."

Yan Li is good at creating hype and enjoys it, but it's always purposeful; he doesn't create hype with just anyone.

He's trying to take advantage of Zhang Dahuzi. It was one thing back then with "Conquest," but this time, the battle between the Phoenix and the Eagle is also in Zhang Dahuzi's favor. There's a certain tacit understanding between the two sides.

This Song Zhude is purely trying to gain an advantage and attract attention; it doesn't benefit Yan Li at all. It's already good enough that he can reply with a single sentence.

After the interview, an executive producer arranged for the reporters to have dinner and also prepared some writing fees.

In fact, for a high-profile production like "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng," reporters would come to interview even without paying them, since it's all about sales and viewership.

However, Yan Li was well aware that the pen can kill.

Many large production teams are arrogant and disregard the media, and there are even cases of "big production teams bullying the media".

For example, the crews of "The Twins Effect II" and "House of Flying Daggers" clashed with the media, which escalated into "mass beating up reporters," "sensational violence," and "committing heinous acts," and were criticized by various media outlets for months.

Last year's "The Promise" also failed to please these uncrowned kings, who dug up all sorts of dirt on it.

From the various disputes among the lead actors to the extras complaining about their boxed lunches, to the damage to the scenic spot, the overall reputation is in a mess.

Yan Li thought the producers of "The Promise" were out of their minds.

After the controversy surrounding "House of Flying Daggers," efforts were made to resolve the issue, including issuing apologies and explanations to salvage the public's reputation.

The film "The Promise" was a disaster; its public relations were a complete mess, with almost no clear and useful actions taken, and it was met with overwhelming criticism from various media outlets and netizens.

It's unclear whether Director Chen is aloof and disdains arguing, or whether rumors suggest that the beautiful Chen is too stingy to even bribe the media.

Influenced by these negative examples, Yan Li never skimps on this aspect.

As long as the reporters cooperated, they would give him some money and writing tips, which made the reports about his collaborations with the film crew more positive.

After the reporters left, Wu Jiani and Zeng Li came over to thank them, but Yan Li waved his hand, telling them not to be so polite.

Zeng Li and Yan Li weren't very familiar with each other, so they chatted for a few words before Zeng Li left. Wu Jiani noticed that Yan Li seemed to be looking at Zeng Li as he left, and she snorted.

"President Yan, everyone's gone. They've come to their senses."

Yan Li withdrew his gaze, and Wu Jiani looked at him: "President Yan, Sister Bingbing and Sister Ou are both here, why are you so angry?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Yan Li saw Wu Jiani pouting, her cheeks slightly puffed out, like a rabbit with its fur standing on end, and thought she was quite cute, so he couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

"She has a boyfriend, and I know him too."

Wu Jiani felt that Yan Li's actions were somewhat intimate, but she did not break free and asked softly.

"Then why are you looking at her?"

"Uh, let me tell you, don't spread rumors. I'm more curious about how she fell for my friend."

Zeng Li's boyfriend is Li Yixiang, who played Jinbao in "Conquest". Yan Li still can't understand why Zeng Li chose Li after learning about this.

Although her face is a bit long, Zeng Li is still considered a beauty with a good temperament.

Li Yixiang isn't ugly, but he's really not presentable in the entertainment industry. I heard her ex-boyfriend is Fu Dalong, who is also a talented actor.

All I can say is that this woman values ​​talent!

Wu Jiani realized she had misunderstood and felt slightly embarrassed.

However, considering Yan Li's reputation, just to be on the safe side, I still offered a few roundabout words of advice, which can be summarized in six words.

Don’t bully your friend’s wife!
Yan Li would never do such a thing, and Zeng Li didn't quite fit his aesthetic preferences either; her facial features were a bit too sharp, and he preferred women with softer features.

Qin, Dong, Fan, and Wang are all like this, with the only exception being Li Bingbing, who was actually a bit of a sweet girl before, but recently she has started to take a cold and glamorous route.

Yan Li wasn't too keen on this, but he wasn't opposed to it either. It was nice to change things up every now and then, especially since it came with fame and the added bonus of having two soldiers.

There's no need to explain this to Wu Jiani.
Sensing that the other party's attitude had softened and become more friendly, Yan Li, combining the information he had gathered earlier, roughly understood the other party's thoughts and began to probe.

"I don't want to provoke her, but you know I have a short temper by nature?"

Wu Jiani lowered her head slightly: "Isn't it Sister Bingbing and Sister Ou?"

"They can't hold on."

Yan Li glanced around the scene and pulled Wu Jiani toward a secluded spot: "You drank too much at the KTV last time, and now I happen to need your help with something."

Wu Jiani hesitated and swayed, but she didn't pull her hand away from Yan Li's grasp.

...

Yan Li had a business dinner that evening and wasn't at the hotel, so Wang Ou had no chance and came to find Wu Jiani to practice yoga.

It turned out that the other party didn't open the door for a long time. When they finally did open the door, they were wearing a mask.

"what happened?"

Wang Ou asked in surprise, and Wu Jiani replied in a low, hoarse voice, "I have a cold and my throat hurts."

"Have you seen a doctor? You still have filming to do, so you can't be late."

Compared to the other actors, Wang Ou still has a bit of a sense of ownership. While worrying about Wu Jiani, he is also a little afraid of affecting the filming schedule.

"It's nothing, just a little inflammation. I've taken some medicine, and it should be better by tomorrow. I'll practice yoga in a couple of days; I'm afraid of infecting you."

"Can you do it alone?"

"No problem, they're all minor issues."

"..."

Wang Ou chatted for a few minutes, noticing that Wu Jiani's eyes seemed to dart away, as if she didn't dare to look him in the eye. Remembering how she'd been dawdling when opening the door earlier, a thought struck him. Ever since their last meeting at the karaoke bar, this girl had been subtly growing closer to Yan Li in private these past few days.

On one occasion, he casually chatted with her about Yan Li in private, but afterwards she always felt that he was trying to find out more about her.

Wang Ou also tried to probe Wu Jiani, but she pretended to be stupid and wouldn't budge.

These past two days, both Qi and Yan Li have been filming next door, and today they were behaving strangely again...

Wang Ou felt something was wrong and forced his way into the room.

“We’re good sisters. You’re sick, I can’t just sit by and do nothing. I have to take care of you.”

Wu Jiani couldn't stop her, and Wang Ou entered the room, her beautiful eyes searching around.

There was no one else in the room besides the two of them. The bed was flat, the wardrobe was half open, and there was nowhere else to hide. She looked towards the bathroom and said something.

"You're sick, don't worry about me, rest. I'm going to the bathroom."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Ou suddenly pushed open the bathroom door... There was nothing inside. After a quick search, he found nothing unusual.

Misunderstood!
Wang Ou thought he might be overthinking it; he guessed that Wu Jiani was just not in good condition, which was why she was acting differently than usual.

Given her personality, even if she has ulterior motives, it's unlikely she'll take the initiative, so there's no need to worry too much.

After Wang Ou finished her examination, Wu Jiani suggested again, "Sister Ou, you should leave. I'll be fine on my own. If you get infected, it will be a bigger loss for the crew."

"Okay then, I'll buy you a special meal for patients and have my assistant bring it to you. Remember to take your medicine."

Wang Ou gave a few instructions and then left. Wu Jiani closed the door, her eyes showing a hint of guilt.

Putting aside the fact that he wanted to drag her down with him, Wang Ou usually took good care of her, and his actions weren't meant to harm her; at least she genuinely wanted to.

Picking up the mirror, Wu Jianni took off her mask, touched her slightly swollen lips, and recalled Yan Li's domineering behavior that afternoon. Her palms warmed slightly, and her cheeks flushed…

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After finishing his social engagements, Yan Li went straight to Fan Xiaopang's room.

Although he didn't say it, he clearly preferred to go to Wang Ou and Fan Xiaopang on set.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that he and Fan Xiaopang are "a couple" on the surface, so there is no need for them to have any scruples.

Because Fan Xiaopang attracted most of the attention, only a very few people knew or were aware of the relationship between Yan Li and Wang Ou.

I thought Fan Xiaopang would be asleep since I got back late, but he was watching TV with face masks on. Not only face masks, but also foot masks and hand masks.

After traveling to Europe with Yan Li to broaden his horizons, and following Yan Li's advice on emphasizing his "beauty," Fan Xiaopang began to pay extra attention to skincare.

If conditions permit, use two face masks in the morning and one at night, and continuously apply skincare and beauty treatments such as foot masks, hand masks, and body lotion to keep yourself fair and tender every day.

Yan Li was very supportive of this, and even the foot masks and hand masks were high-end products that he specially ordered from Hong Kong, paying for them himself.

After all, he was also a beneficiary. Fan Xiaopang worked tirelessly every day to maintain his health, so he had no choice but to pay for it.

Several other women also had them, but he was the one enjoying the good life; Yan Li was very generous in this regard…

Seeing Yan Li return, Fan Xiaopang stretched out his arms and legs to prevent them from slipping off, then leaned close to Yan Li and sniffed him.

"Today is a drinking party, there will be no meat dishes."

Yan Li was used to this kind of police dog-style inspection; Qin Lan and Fan Xiaopang were the ones who liked it the most.

However, Qin Lan was jealous and checked whether Yan Li had done anything wrong, but Fan Xiaopang did not interfere with Yan Li's private life.

However, if she discovers any traces of other women on Yan Li, especially from brothels, then Yan Li won't be able to touch her that night or even for the next two or three days.

She thought it was dirty!
Fan Xiaopang was satisfied and restored the original state, then expressed a slightly gloating expression.

"Have you seen the news? Someone is criticizing you."

"The day no one scolds me."

Yan Li remained calm. Ever since his "scumbag" persona was exposed, the controversy surrounding him had never stopped. Every now and then, some moral guardians and experts would pop up and criticize him, but he was already used to it.

"This time the insults were particularly harsh. They said you were shameless, played around with women, and had multiple relationships at the same time. They also said you were a male stripper in college, and your appearance fee was 500."

Yan Li frowned slightly, wondering which enemy had done something so despicable to him.

Given his current reputation and public image, this thing won't have much of an impact on him, and not many people will believe it; it's just plain disgusting.

"Oh, right, I also heard that you used to be a lesbian and had a boyfriend who was a singer."

"Bullshit."

Yan Li was furious. He didn't care about male strippers or male prostitutes, but this was a blatant frame-up and insult.

"Who the hell wrote this?"

"Song Zhude, didn't you just respond to him?"

Seeing Yan Li hurling insults, Fan Xiaopang composed himself and gently advised, "Ignore him. He's just a clown. Everyone treats him like a joke now. The more you pay attention to him, the more energetic he becomes."

Yan Li didn't say anything, but took out his computer and browsed the internet. His already unpleasant expression turned frighteningly cold.

Fan Xiaopang sensed something was wrong, peeked out, and his expression changed drastically.

The above is Song Zhude's blog post implying that Yan Li had an ex-girlfriend who had an abortion for him. Although he did not name her, her identities as a beauty from the Beijing Film Academy and a female lead in a martial arts drama all point to Dong Xuan.

Finished!

Fan Xiaopang knew things were going to go wrong. She had known Yan Li for quite some time and had a certain understanding of him.

Although Yan Li himself was a bit petty, he was generally quite tolerant of others.

But he is extremely protective of his own, especially his women and family.

If you only slander Yan Li, he might get angry and respond in kind, but he probably won't be too extreme. However, if it involves his woman or family, it's hard to say.

Sure enough, Yan Li looked at the computer, expressionless, and took out his phone: "Tian Ye, call your brother, you two cancel everything and listen to my call."

Fan Xiaopang quickly advised, "Don't be impulsive, it's not worth it for an idiot."

"I won't act impulsively."

Although Yan Li was furious, he did not lose his mind and would not risk his promising future to perish together with such a scoundrel.

However, that doesn't mean he's letting the other party off the hook.

There are plenty of ways to mess with someone. This idiot is so arrogant and conceited that Yan Li doesn't believe he has a clean past. Once he gets hold of something wrong with him, he'll make him wish he were dead.

Seeing this, Fan Xiaopang was still a little worried. She was really afraid that Yan Li would break the jade into a tile, which was not worth it.

Since the scandal broke, she had lost contact with Dong Xuan and even made a special phone call to her.

The latter, without bothering to ask why the two were together in the middle of the night, hurriedly asked Fan Xiaopang to give the phone to Yan Li to persuade him, but Yan Li still said the same thing: he would not act impulsively.

The next day, aside from filming, Fan Xiaopang kept a close eye on Yan Li, afraid that he would run away and cause trouble for that Song Zhude.

But Yan Li made no move and did not even answer questions from the media. It wasn't until the early hours of the morning, when the intelligence system was updated, that Yan Li took out his phone again.

"Tianye, you two brothers go to Jiangsu Province right away. I'll send you the specific address in a bit. Find a man named XXX and tell him that you'll help him avenge the grudge from five years ago."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Li edited a message and sent it, then continued browsing intelligence and contacted Hu Ya again.

"Find a lawyer to help me inquire about the specific provisions for tax evasion, and also how to punish serious injury and indecent assault. Um, send me a copy of the information on illegal fundraising and fraud as well."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Li looked at the last piece of information, lost in thought.

[Daily News Report 6: XXX Prison is the prison with the most violent and assault incidents...]

What does this system information mean?

(End of this chapter)