Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 303 The Four Young Masters of Beijing, the Four Great Classical Novels, the Top Ten Korean Dramas…

Early morning
The lights came on in the main room of the courtyard house in Yangjiaodeng Hutong. Yan Li sat on the sofa and silently opened the system page.

[Annual News Report ①: The Rise, Glory, and Decline of the Four Young Masters of Beijing...]

The Four Young Masters of Beijing?

Which four families have such fierce kids who dare to call themselves the Four Young Masters of Beijing? Aren't they afraid of causing trouble for their families?

Yan Li was a little confused when he first saw the intelligence. Certain surnames and families flashed through his mind, and he thought of all sorts of inside stories and conspiracies. Then, after taking a closer look at the intelligence, he couldn't help but complain.

"Damn, this is what they call the Fourth Young Master?!"

That young master Wang is one thing, his family does have a powerful background, and he is indeed a well-known playboy in the entertainment industry, once on par with Boss Yan.

Putting aside other matters, the rivalry between two generations of actresses who played Xiao Yanzi for a husband caused a stir that was no less intense than the rivalry between two soldiers vying for Yan's affections.

However, the "two soldiers vying for the same face" incident was a deliberate hype, and a continuous one at that, with new scandals constantly emerging. Both generations of Little Swallow, including Wang himself, have dealt with the matter in a cold and indifferent manner, so its influence is now much less significant.

Two years ago, the Wang family underwent a major change, and due to his advanced age, the eldest son of the Wang family became increasingly low-key.

Of the so-called "Four Young Masters of Beijing," only this young master Wang can barely be considered a part of it, thanks to his family background and fame.

The other three were just talking nonsense.

Yan Li had heard of that guy named Wang Le; he's the stepson of actress Wang Yan and has quite a bit of influence in the entertainment industry. A while ago, he even saw the news that paparazzi had photographed him on a date with actress Niu Mengmeng, who is known as "Rock Girl."

This family is quite wealthy. His father has investments in high-end real estate in Beijing, including the Wangfu Century Building. It seems they also invested in some nightclubs and such.

However, their core business is not in China, but in Australia, where they operate businesses with an Australian name.

Because of this, their family wasn't particularly well-regarded in mainstream circles in the capital; Yan Li had hardly ever met them.

He has money but not much power. Calling him "young" is fine, but he definitely doesn't deserve to be called one of the "Four Young Masters of Beijing".

Wang Xiaofei is even worse than Wang Le. South Beauty has some reputation, but it's not the best in Beijing, let alone in the entire city's catering industry.

Who were the Four Young Masters of Beijing during the Republic of China era?
His family consists of prominent figures of national standing. Wang Xiaofei is practically the young master of a certain De family. Not to mention Liu Zi, even Liu Zi's head bodyguard would feel inferior to him if he were ranked alongside him.

Not to mention Wang Ke, Yan Li was most familiar with him and almost became his underling.

If he's one of the Four Young Masters of Beijing, then what is Boss Yan?

Of course, Yan Li also noticed that the "Four Young Masters of Beijing" had a somewhat playful or gossipy nature, focusing on exposure and gossip rather than strength and family background.

They're all nominally rich kids. And they all have relationships with female celebrities, so they just randomly put together the "Four Young Masters of Beijing."

For Yan Li, the information about the "Four Young Masters of the Capital" wasn't very informative; it was mostly just gossip.

Well, it's not entirely useless.

Yan Li vaguely realized why he had triggered this intelligence.

After his Weibo account went live, he spent the last few days digging up all sorts of gossip and rumors, eventually uncovering the identities of these four people.

These people still have a lot of online traffic, especially Wang Xiaofei. Goodness, his whole family can cause trouble. They've been trending on social media for over a decade, and even their divorces and the passing of someone haven't stopped them from making headlines.

Yan Li pondered whether he should promote these "Four Young Masters of Beijing" ahead of time to generate some buzz on Weibo.

If there is no Bagua, then create Bagua!
Throughout the year, there are only so many big scandals. Finding trending figures who can maintain a certain level of popularity over a long period of time and providing a steady stream of content is the foundation of a platform's traffic.

Yan Li took notes, planning to arrange for someone to go to Hong Kong and Taiwan to learn from their experience. Those gossip media outlets have been doing this for years and are very experienced.

【…】

[Annual Intelligence Report 3: The King of Price-Performance Ratio in the Domestic Smartphone Market? Or the King of Copycat Stitching? A Look at the Success and Controversy of Xiaomi Phones...]

smart phone?

Yan Li glanced at the Apple phone on the coffee table subconsciously, assuming that it was this phone that triggered the incident.

However, after briefly reviewing the information, I think that Mr. Lei, whom I encountered not long ago, might also be the trigger.

Surprisingly, this person later went on to make smartphones!

In fact, since the advent of the iPhone and its rapid global attention, smartphones have become the next big technological trend in the eyes of many.

However, this trend has a very high barrier to entry, and not everyone can participate in it.

Yan Li is well-informed; at least he hasn't heard of any outstanding performance from domestic mobile phone brands.

In the short term, we still need to look at a few giants like Nokia, Motorola, and Samsung.

However, this information surprised Yan Li. He didn't expect that Boss Lei, who started late and was somewhat of a novice, had built such a large business.

There's no need to emphasize Xiaomi's controversies; to a capitalist like Yan Li, they're nothing.

Are brands like Apple, Samsung, and Nokia built on a clean foundation with absolutely no blemishes?
The important thing is not these controversies, but that Xiaomi succeeded and made money.

Yan Li narrowed his eyes, thinking that he would ask that Boss Lei out for a chat when he had time. If they became more familiar, the helpful Boss Yan could naturally lend a hand when Boss Lei started his business in the future.

The industries he runs and Lei Jun's Xiaomi can form a good cooperative and complementary relationship.

【…】

[Annual News Roundup 6: The Pros and Cons of New Film and Television Adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels...]

Yan Li became interested. Yi An's "New Three Kingdoms" and "New Water Margin" are both in preparation, especially "New Three Kingdoms", which is very likely to start filming this year.

This intelligence will allow Yi'an to leverage its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses, thereby enhancing the project's advantages.

Yan Li glanced at "The New Dream of the Red Chamber" and "The New Journey to the West" and then skipped them, focusing his main energy on two other dramas related to Yi An.

Yan Li was somewhat surprised by the new Water Margin, as the intelligence indicated that the director was Ju Jue Liang, who was also the director of Yi An.

Yan Li had considered Ju Jueliang before, but he rejected him because he felt that Ju was a Hong Kong director and had mostly directed martial arts dramas in recent years.

Looking back now, perhaps it was a stereotype.

Moreover, a significant portion of "Water Margin" is about江湖 (jianghu, the world of outlaws and bandits), which is precisely what Ju Jueliang excelled at.

The intelligence indicates that the overall quality of the new Water Margin is the best among the new film and television adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels, and it can rival the CCTV version to a certain extent.

It is at least more in line with the original work, and it also filmed a lot of the plot that was not filmed in the CCTV version. All 108 heroes of Liangshan finally made an appearance.

This made Yan Li realize that if he followed the original work and filmed it steadily, he might not receive as much praise and might not be considered a classic, but his reputation would not be too low either.

The key is to play to the strengths and avoid the weaknesses. The CCTV version of "Water Margin" was criticized for its short length and drastic alterations.

The new Water Margin has put effort into this aspect, which will earn it a lot of extra points.

The actors' performances and the costumes and props also cannot be too bad. The latter is relatively easy to deal with, as Yi An has a solid foundation, but the former puts a lot of pressure on her.

The main actors in the CCTV version of "Water Margin" are so deeply ingrained in people's minds that it's unthinkable to surpass them, and even imitating them to a certain extent wouldn't be easy.

Compared to the well-received and high-quality "New Water Margin," the "New Three Kingdoms" mentioned in the intelligence report is rather... bizarre.

In terms of influence and popularity, this drama is number one, but its popularity is not only due to the drama itself, but also to its derivative works.

Speaking of this, we must mention Zhu Sujin, the screenwriter of "New Three Kingdoms".

This person is quite famous in the industry; he was the screenwriter of the once wildly popular TV series "Kangxi Dynasty".

He also penned the recent successful works "The Turbulent Times of the Country" and "Zhu Yuanzhang," and it seems he was also involved in Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly."

This person lacks professional historical knowledge, and has countless flaws and common-sense errors, but their screenwriting skills are not bad. They are good at creating characters and are good at making memes.

Intelligence indicates that the later success of "New Three Kingdoms" was largely due to fan-created content and its strong long-tail effect, with Zhu Sujin's lines playing a significant role in its popularity.

This type of screenwriter, who specializes in fictionalized stories, adapts traditional legends and stories in a modern way, and can deliver a good performance.

However, if it were to be made into a serious drama, his many historical inaccuracies and off-topic lines would feel out of place.

To put it bluntly, it's a double-edged sword.

His work has received mixed reviews, but on the other hand, the plot is highly fictional, which is popular with many ordinary people and easy for them to understand.

In this era, television sets are widely available, but the internet is not yet fully widespread. The mainstream audience for many TV dramas consists of ordinary people who have only a superficial understanding of the subject. This is why historical dramas with fictional elements are so popular.

History films go too deep; people can't understand them, and nobody wants to watch them!
The drama "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" which aired last year is a case in point. It was praised to the skies by many, but its ratings were abysmal.

Compared to the CCTV version of "Water Margin", the new version of "Water Margin" is superior in terms of completeness.

The CCTV version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is comprehensive and of high quality, like a fine wine that leaves a lasting impression. It would be too difficult for the new "Three Kingdoms" to stand out by competing on quality alone. Perhaps taking a different approach is not a bad thing.

However, some of Zhu Sujin's plot points and lines were too outrageous. Yan Li couldn't help but scratch his head as he looked at the complaints and examples shown in the intelligence report.

Boss Yan still has some sense of shame; he can't stand anything too... inappropriate.

After thinking it over, Yan Li felt that Zhu Sujin could be used, but he had to be kept in check, and he couldn't be the only one used. Someone had to keep an eye on him to prevent him from going astray.

"New Three Kingdoms" is a big production, so it's normal to have multiple screenwriters. They should play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, focusing on Zhu's character development and some of the plot and dialogue, while letting others handle the rest.

Once the script is finished, we'll consider it further. If it's really not good, we'll abandon the script. The entire "New Three Kingdoms" project has an investment of over 100 million yuan, so Yan Li can afford this amount of screenwriting fees.

Yan Li even considered having Zhu Sujin write a new version of the Water Margin script, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave up the idea.

The new Water Margin is based on the original novel, so its quality and reputation are guaranteed. There's no need to take this risk.

To put it bluntly, if the new Three Kingdoms series flops, the new Water Margin can step in and Yan Li and Yi An can shift the blame.

If one drama is good and the other is bad, then that's not the company's problem, that's the screenwriter's and director's problem...

【…】

[Annual News Roundup #8: Plot Explanations of the Top 10 Most Popular Korean Dramas in China, Number One: "My Love from the Star"...]

Plot explanation?!
Yan Li wondered if it was because he had been watching Korean dramas with Qin Lan for a few days that he had triggered this information.

However, this information is quite good.

Yan Li glanced at it; it was essentially a retelling of the plot, not as detailed as the original, but it contained the general storyline, as well as some of the show's selling points and behind-the-scenes stories.

This is practically a script!
Yes, the script needs to be more detailed, but creating a detailed outline is definitely no problem.

With added selling points and behind-the-scenes guidance, this is more useful than a simple script, and since it's a Korean drama, it feels even more appealing.

Yan Li valued this intelligence highly; his only regret was that several of the dramas based on it had already been released.

That's right, the most popular Korean dramas in China include shows like "Full House" and "Dae Jang Geum".

In addition, there are a few that are not very suitable for localization, so only a handful are truly useful.

But that's fine too, what more could you want!

These plot points were all in Yan Li's mind, and he had to come up with them word by word. Wouldn't that make him a screenwriter?

Yan Li doesn't mind being a plagiarist for once, but some of them are idol dramas, and if he's the screenwriter, won't people think he's a repressed pervert...?

【…】

[Annual Intelligence Report #10: The Lucky Ones of the 2008 Financial Crisis...]

Yan Li's eyes lit up as he learned some specific profit-making techniques for the financial crisis.

Of all the intelligence reports this year, this one, though the most recent in the current timeline, is the one that can directly bring Yan Li the greatest benefit.

Even if some of these operations are not applicable or carry the risk of a butterfly effect, a steady and conservative approach can still yield substantial profits.

"..."

Ten pieces of intelligence each year are useful to some extent. Even if they don't bring direct benefits, they can still provide some indirect assistance.

Yan Li analyzed the situation until the early hours of the morning before finally falling asleep. He stayed in the courtyard house the next day as well.

Those around him have gotten used to it. Every New Year's Day, Yan Li spends a day or two alone, not letting anyone disturb him, unless something really terrible happens, he won't even answer the phone.

Yan Li didn't elaborate on the specific reasons, but everyone else explained it themselves.

One reason is to take a break and relax after a year of hard work, and the other is to make plans for work and life in the new year.

Sometimes on the 1st of each month, Yan Li would take a half-day or a full-day break, and when asked, he would say he was thinking about something.

Having seen many people around him, and knowing that Yan Li liked to plan things out before acting, people assumed that this was Yan Li's habit of strategizing.

...

On January 2nd, Yan Li emerged from seclusion, and the first thing he heard was that "Assembly" was being pulled from theaters ahead of schedule.

The higher-ups still took action. Yan Li received the information and the document was directly sent to the General Administration, which then processed it.

"Assembly" was the luckiest, as it was taken off the screens ahead of schedule.

The situation is even worse for "Lust, Caution". Mainstream platforms in mainland China, such as television, DVD, and legitimate video websites, are not allowed to broadcast it online, and it may also involve the actors.

Another film that was banned was the movie "Apple".

The female lead in this film is played by Yu Nan, who often acts in art films, while the male lead is played by Tong Dawei and the second male lead is played by Liang Jiahui.

Because of its artistic subject matter and lack of promotional buzz, the film couldn't be supported by Tong Dawei, who has little influence in the film industry, and Liang Jiahui, who is not known for his box office appeal. As a result, it was one of the worst-performing films in the Lunar New Year season.

For this reason, "Apple" is the only one of the three films to have a public statement issued, while the other two did not.

Even though "Assembly" simply ended its theatrical run early and was handled discreetly, it cannot be considered a complete ban.

This is the advantage of having powerful connections and influence from the film and director behind you.

There's a lot more to it than simply refusing to drink three cups as punishment, accepting bad luck and promising not to do it again, or taking the maximum penalty.

Just as Yan Li had finished understanding the situation, before he even went to the company, Third Master Han invited him for tea.

Chaoyangmen, Limingxuan

Yan Li's teahouses are frequented by entrepreneurs, tycoons, and film industry moguls, and have become quite well-known in some circles.

As the number of customers increased, and some people with ulterior motives came to try their luck from time to time, Limingxuan was forced to become a semi-membership system.

Members can drink tea and buy tea. Non-members can buy tea, but you have to make a reservation in advance to drink tea, and whether there is a seat depends on luck.

In Yan Li's private room, a female tea master in a cheongsam prepared the tea, bowed, and left. Master Han took a sip of the tea and praised it.

"Your tea room is getting better and better."

"Not even close."

Yan Li shook his head. Those high-end teahouses that know how to have fun not only have tea masters, but also professional incense masters, musicians, and pastry chefs. You can smell the fragrance, listen to the music, eat pastries and taste tea. The private room environment is also varied, such as Jiangnan style, tea tasting in the rain, and ancient style.

Compared to other teahouses, his teahouse was actually quite ordinary. Apart from the good quality of the tea and snacks, it was a private and quiet place with attentive service.

Yan Li didn't care about this; the tea room was just about enough for casual gatherings and casual get-togethers.

If there's a need or spare money in the future, it wouldn't be bad to build a high-end club or a private estate.

Yan Li has many friends and a wide network of connections, which makes him quite suitable for this business, and it also helps his other businesses.

After taking a couple of sips of tea and exchanging a few pleasantries, Master Han indeed brought up the General Administration's recent operation.

"Xiao Yan, you were right last time. No matter what, you have to be on the right side. If you hadn't made your stance clear beforehand, it would have been hard to avoid the punishment from above."

Many people didn't take Yan Li's previous words seriously, thinking they were exaggerated.

When something really went wrong, everyone realized how serious it was.

Especially that movie "Lust, Caution," it had a very bad influence. If the director and the male lead hadn't been from Hong Kong and Taiwan, they might have really been singled out as a warning to others.

"Assembly" was a borderline film, and because relevant authorities had already stated their intention to deal with it, and Huayi Brothers intervened, it escaped unscathed.

"That Feng Xiaogang even called me specifically to ask me to thank you."

Learning proactively before taking action is different from learning after taking action.

"Thank me? He's already being kind by not stabbing me in the back."

Yan Li pursed his lips, saying that Yan Li had reminded them, but from another perspective, they might even blame Yan Li for meddling, otherwise they would have just let it go.

Humans are two sides of the same coin; what they say is not important, but what they think is.

Yan Li has a system that allows him to see through people's hearts. Besides, he didn't hold back his words back then, so he doesn't expect the other party to remember his kindness.

Regardless of what Feng Kuzi thinks, if he dares to cause trouble, we'll deal with him!

Master Han shook his head and didn't say anything. Feng Xiaogang was good, but he was just a director. In his mind, he was far inferior to Yan Li, who had laid out the entire film industry chain.

"No joke, if you Yi'an have any reliable projects this year, don't keep them to yourself. China Film Group is open to cooperation."

"It's only the beginning of the year, so we'll have to see what specific projects we're working on. But we do have a patriotic film in the works. Are you interested?"

Yan Li refilled Han Sanye's teacup. Other projects were fine, but for this kind of mainstream project, it was safer to involve China Film Group.

A tribute film?

Han Sanye became interested. Although the recent scandals involving "Assembly" and "Lust, Caution" had made him somewhat sensitive to modern themes, he acknowledged Yan Li's skepticism or rather, his keen perception.

Filmed this year, released next year, and with a patriotic theme, Han Sanye's first thought was that it was a tribute to the 60th anniversary.

"Pretty much, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be during the National Day holiday next year."

Yan Li couldn't say whether spy movies could be considered tributes, but they were definitely homages.

"Let's talk."

Han Sanye's interest grew even stronger, and Yan Li, unafraid that he would steal the project, went on to explain some of his plans.

"You're really something, kid."

Upon hearing that the two soldiers were reuniting, Master Han couldn't help but laugh. During the filming of "Painted Skin," there were many rumors circulating, and everyone thought that the two soldiers had caused quite a stir. Unexpectedly, Yan Li had already arranged for the two to join forces again.

To be fair, the project sounds really good. Master Han asked about the budget, which was 6000 to 8000 million, mainly for actors and set design.

If we keep things under control, Yi'an and China Film Group are enough. At most, we can take a small portion of the market share and arrange for several cinema chains, marketing companies, and investors to co-produce the film.

After discussing Yi An's tribute films, Han Sanye couldn't help but mention China Film Group's tribute films as well.

"We discussed your suggestion about the All-Star tribute film last time, and it is indeed a good idea."

"There is still enough time, so we are still soliciting other good proposals and projects. If we don't find any particularly good ones, we will prepare to use this approach."

That's what they say, but the fact that Third Master Han told Yan Li about this basically means it's a done deal.

But a tribute film can't be prepared on a whim; it requires more time and more meetings to demonstrate a serious attitude and thorough preparation.

Yan Li lit a cigarette: "Third Master, I'll say it again: if you need anything, just let me know. If you need money, I'll provide the money; if you need manpower, I'll provide the manpower."

These words sound nice, but they don't really have any substance. How could China Film Group be short of money or manpower? But to everyone's surprise, Master Han nodded and said...

"It would be best if you could help. I was thinking that you have a big reputation and a strong influence in the industry. If you were to be listed as a producer, you could help attract more people to the film."

Yan Li laughed; Third Master still seemed somewhat unsure of himself.

In his opinion, Third Master is too concerned and overthinks things. As the head of China Film Group and a contributor to its 60th anniversary celebration, who wouldn't give him face? And who would dare not give him face?

"Sure thing, just let me know and I'll get things done."

Yan Li didn't casually say he didn't need help; instead, he readily agreed.

Master Han was quite pleased. Although Xiao Yan was sometimes a bit impetuous and had a poor lifestyle, she was decisive in important matters and a warm-hearted person. He genuinely appreciated her.

After drinking a lot of tea and chatting for a while, Master Han left. The teahouse manager asked Yan Li if he wanted to see the annual accounts, but Yan Li waved his hand.

These small businesses are handled by specialists, or they can be handed over to Qin and Dong so they can find something to do. He himself is too lazy to manage them, as long as they don't go bankrupt.

After sending a text message, Yan Li left the teahouse, and his driver, Wu Maowen, drove him to Weibo on Zhichun Road.

During this period, Yan Li spent half of his time here, and the other half was spent on Yi An's companies and social engagements.

There was no other way; it was a startup company, and the situation was extremely important, so Yan Li couldn't rest easy without keeping a close eye on it.

"President Yan."

"Hello, Mr. Yan."

Yan Li nodded to the employees who greeted him, went to his office, and asked someone to come and inquire about the progress of the first Weibo Goddess competition.

During his seclusion these past two days, the project officially launched. He had taken a quick look at it on his computer at home, but the specific data was still unclear.

Soon, the person in charge of the Weibo Goddess event came to report.

Although the Weibo Goddess project has just been launched, it had already begun to be planned and promoted beforehand.

So the number of people who have signed up is quite large. Not counting those who signed up through Weibo's official channels, more than 1500 users have signed up on their own initiative, and the number is still rising.

How effective is the traffic generation?

This event wasn't just promoted internally on Weibo; it was also heavily promoted externally to attract new users.

“We have done a lot of promotion on Tianya, Tieba, and university forums, and offline media are also promoting it. It is still in the fermentation stage. Although we have received some feedback, the results are not yet outstanding.”

Yan Li nodded. After all, the event had just started, and for this thing to generate discussion, it would have to wait until the competition for the top 32 was underway.

There are eight competition zones, with four qualifying spots in each zone, and there are more than thirty popular and beautiful female celebrities.

There will inevitably be fierce competition and excitement, which will naturally increase viewership and influence. The subsequent elimination rounds will be even more eye-catching.

The preliminary rounds last for three days, after which regional voting begins. You can still register for the preliminary rounds during this period, but your chances of success are slim.

The preliminary rounds ended on January 7th, and voting in the eight competition zones ended on January 10th, with the top 32 teams announced.

The next day, all votes were reset to zero, the main competition began, and then they fought round after round until the final.

"When the regional competition starts, we'll contact a few female celebrities we know and have them post on Weibo to garner votes and create some buzz."

"Then go to some forums and fan groups to promote it, and let your own people also stir things up. Don't just say she's beautiful, but also highlight her fame. For example, say that she didn't even make it into the top 32, but she still has the nerve to call herself a popular actress, blah blah blah. Be a little scathing."

The celebrities themselves might not care, but their fans definitely do. And if the fans care, the celebrities can't just ignore it.

They tried every possible way to involve all these people and turn the Weibo goddess into an entertainment extravaganza.

"understood."

After Yan Li and the others left, they started looking at various roundups on Weibo, mainly for entertainment, but also including some sports, social and national events.

Weibo put a lot of effort into capitalizing on the year-end traffic surge, even sacrificing its own CEO, Yan Li.

[A Look at Yan Li's Scandals in 2007 (Special Feature)]

Yan Li: "..."

It seems he told the content department not to be afraid of offending him, and that aside from crossing the line and using him for insults and parodies, they could use him to attract traffic.

Tsk, these people are really honest!
Yan Li was busy working on his computer when he suddenly received a phone call.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Mr. Yan, I am Wang Ke, Wang Ke from XXX Company. Do you remember me?"

Yan Li was stunned for a moment. Under normal circumstances, he might not have been able to remember, but now he knew immediately who the other person was.

The Four Young Masters of Beijing!

Yan Li smiled and said, "I know, we're from the same province as each other. I even asked you for advice about cars last time."

"Yeah!"

Wang Ke was somewhat excited. He was a little nervous making this call, since he hadn't had much interaction with Yan Li.

Hearing that Yan Li remembered him and that his attitude was quite good, he immediately felt relieved.

Yan Li understood the other party's intentions and invited him to the wedding.

To be honest, if he had called a couple of days earlier, Yan Li might not have paid any attention to him. It wasn't that Yan Li was arrogant; the relationship wasn't that close. If it were someone else getting married and inviting him, Yan Li would be eating at their wedding banquet every day.

But today, I thought about Wang Ke's labels, and his wife Liu Tao is also a fairly popular celebrity.

After a moment's hesitation, Yan Li asked, "Have you two opened a Weibo account?"

"what?"

Wang Ke was a little confused. It seemed like someone reminded him before he hurriedly said, "It's open, but not verified."

That means it's not open yet, but it will be open soon!

Yan Li didn't dwell on this: "Will the wedding be public or private? If it's public, would you mind giving me an exclusive?"

They understood Yan Li's meaning and immediately said they could invite Weibo to the wedding.

Yan Li nodded: "Okay, I'll bring people to offer my congratulations then."

Wang Ke runs an investment management consulting business, which requires fame, including marrying a celebrity wife, partly for this purpose.

Inviting Yan Li was mainly to get a big shot to endorse him. When those people saw that he knew Yan Li and had even attended his wedding, they thought he was impressive, and that would make business easier.

Yan Li didn't care about being taken advantage of; he was used to it. Others might take advantage of him, but Wang Ke was at least from his hometown.

Incidentally, Weibo could do an exclusive report featuring a rich second-generation heir and a female celebrity. If handled well, it could bring a lot of traffic to Weibo and also pave the way for the "Four Young Masters of Beijing".

Yan Li didn't take it too seriously, planning to just show up, offer a toast, and then leave.

He didn't take it seriously, but Wang Ke got excited.

Wang Ke's phone call wasn't intended to get Yan Li to the wedding; it was just an invitation. After Yan Li politely declined, it gave him an excuse to invite her to dinner another time.

We were so sorry you couldn't come to my wedding last time. My husband and I are going to treat you to a meal alone. We would be honored to have you there.

After being invited twice, Yan Li felt embarrassed to keep refusing, so he was finally able to arrange a meeting.

Unexpectedly, Yan Li was so accommodating, agreeing only to an exclusive post on Weibo, and then personally came to support the event.

When Yan Li arrived, he revealed this matter, and people assumed that he and Yan Li had a good relationship, and that a few more big shots might come.

Marrying a female celebrity, having a powerful figure in the industry, and with his planned lavish wedding procession, he can instantly make a name for himself in the circle.

Wang Ke excitedly threw a series of punches, then remembered something and looked at his wife, Liu Tao.

"Do you have any good female friends in your circle? Let's invite them to our wedding."

He knew in his heart that his relationship with Yan Li was limited, and this wedding was a rare opportunity, so he had to do everything he could to get closer to him.

Liu Tao understood what her husband meant and couldn't help rolling her eyes: "You want me to be a pimp?"

"I did not mean that."

Wang Ke needed Liu Tao's help, so he quickly coaxed her gently. Liu Tao, having married into a higher social class, knew that appearance and propriety were important, and unable to resist her husband's request, she finally relented.

"My best friend Qin Hailu..."

"No."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Ke shook his head: "This really won't do. That person has very high standards."

Qin Hailu's acting skills are undeniable, but she is indeed... a true talent, and Yan Li definitely doesn't like talented actors.

"Then who should I turn to? You know I don't have many good friends in this circle."

Liu Tao is in a bit of a bind. She entered the industry later in life and isn't particularly famous, so she has a limited number of friends. Now that she's retiring from the entertainment industry, there aren't many people she can invite.

"I've got it! We have a new girl at our company, she's quite pretty, and we get along well. Why don't we give her a try?"

"what is it call?"

"Zhang Jiani, the female lead in 'Another Dream'..."

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(End of this chapter)