Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 389 As long as it's well-tuned, it doesn't matter who tunes it.
The celebration party for "New Three Kingdoms" was relatively simple.

The producer and director went on stage to speak about the achievements and thank the chairman. Then Yu and Wei went on stage to express their feelings and thank the crew and boss Yan on behalf of all the actors.

Then they cut a big cake, took a group photo, followed by a meal and toasts, with occasional actors or invited performers coming on stage to add to the festivities.

Yan Li was undoubtedly the focus of the entire event, with directors, actors, and some guests coming over to toast him.

While the other person drank the wine dry, Yan Li would only take a sip. He had a high alcohol tolerance and wasn't worried about getting drunk, but there was no need to drink so foolishly.

After everyone had eaten, Yan Li went on stage to give a concluding speech, which was also a pre-IPO mobilization speech.

"A lot of people came to the company today, it's almost like the annual party."

Yan Li's words are conservative; today's event is probably even more lively than Yi An's annual meeting.

Because of the upcoming IPO, Yi'an's previous annual meetings were relatively low-key, with no specific programs, just dinner and award presentations.

Holding the microphone, Yan Li looked at the crowd below the stage, his voice relaxed.

"Before coming here, the board office wrote me a speech. I memorized it once, but it felt a bit empty. Since this is an internal gathering, there's no need for anything too formal. Let's just say what we mean."

After a pause, Yan Li smiled and said, "Yi'an is going public. The company will be successful, and most of you here will make a fortune."

"Here, I would like to congratulate all of you who are future millionaires, multi-millionaires, or even billionaires."

Bang bang bang~
One sentence instantly ignited the entire venue, with cheers and applause erupting. Most of the key senior executives of Yi'an who came today received original shares.

When Yi'an went public, some of them made hundreds of millions, while others made at least millions, and many made tens of millions.

So many people were flattering Yan Li just now, which was both a sign of respect and gratitude.

Who wouldn't like or support a boss who helps them get rich?
Yan Li waited for almost a minute before the applause stopped, and then he spoke again.

"Besides congratulating you, I also want to thank everyone for their contributions."

"Yi'an's success is inseparable from the hard work and dedication of every colleague. These original shares are also my personal and company's reward and recognition for your hard work."

The applause rang out again, and Yan Li waited quite a while before speaking again.

“I remember when Yi’an was first established, we didn’t even have an office. The business license was kept in the house that Jia Chuan and I shared. Later, we rented a small storefront and a few of us squeezed together to work.”

"Jia Chuan asked me, 'This can be considered a company? It's even more rudimentary than a makeshift operation.'"

"Yet this makeshift team, in less than eight years, has grown to have over a thousand employees, produced dozens of films and television dramas, owned dozens of cinemas, and launched one star after another. It is now the most profitable and the most valued company in the industry, and is about to become the most valuable company in the industry."

"With industry attention and nationwide recognition, Yi'an is currently the most outstanding private film and television company, and we will create countless historical moments in China's film and television industry."

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience once again. All of Yi'an's employees felt honored, and Lin Jiachuan, who was called out, held his head high.

Some non-Yi'an employees present couldn't hide their envy, providing immense emotional value to the people at Yi'an.

After the celebrations, expressions of gratitude, and the inspiring sense of honor, it's time for the final look to the future and concluding remarks.

"I understand everyone's excitement and joy, but I also want to pour some cold water on this and help us stay clear-headed at this crucial moment so that we can successfully push the company's listing forward."

"At the same time, I would also like to tell everyone that going public is not the end, but the beginning. The capital market is a longer marathon that tests endurance and determination. Our future stage is bigger, and our requirements are higher."

"Yi'an will not stop, Yi'an is still moving forward. The original shares you hold will become more valuable as the company grows, turning millions into tens of millions, and tens of millions into hundreds of millions."

"Greed is not a good word, but I like it."

"Only the greedy have an inexhaustible source of ambition and motivation. I sincerely hope that everyone will stay hungry, stay greedy, and continue to move towards success with me and the company."

"..."

Yan Li waved and stepped off the stage, and the audience applauded continuously. While there was an element of flattery and support, there was also the fervent emotion he had stirred up.

What Yan Li just said sounded a bit like drawing a picture of a cake, but the key point is that everyone has already tasted the cake, so naturally they crave the next, even more fragrant and sweet cake.

Yan Li was fairly satisfied with the results. Since the purpose was to boost morale, it shouldn't just be a formality. He should encourage people, affirm them, and make promises as they were meant to.

As he just said, going public is a major victory for Yi'an and a new beginning.

Yan Li didn't take Yi An public just to make a quick buck in the stock market and then leave. He wanted to turn Yi An into a money tree, to continuously generate profits.

At this crucial juncture of explosive growth in the cultural and entertainment industry, Yi'an's future holds great promise.

Therefore, he hopes that the people at Yi'an will maintain their passion and confidence in the company, and not be like those people at Huayi Brothers, who hold onto their original shares and wait for the lock-up period to expire before selling them.

This approach isn't necessarily wrong, but it's somewhat short-sighted and, to some extent, a lose-lose situation for both the individual and the company.

Yan Li wanted to use these shares as a bond to retain and motivate more key personnel, so that they could work together to expand the company and earn more money.

Of course, there are also those who want to make a small profit and then settle for it, and those who are unwilling to take risks. Once the ban on the sale of Yi'an shares expires, there will probably be quite a few people like those from Huayi Brothers who plan to cash out their profits.

Yan Li will not stop it, but if he realizes the other party's lax attitude, then the only outcome will be neglect or even departure, handing over the position to someone more ambitious.

It is foreseeable that after Yi'an goes public, some senior executives and key personnel will be reassigned, and there will also be new changes in artist resources.

At that time, even those meritorious veterans, Yan Li will ruthlessly kill.

After all, the original shares had already been given out, and the usual treatment was also good. He prided himself on not mistreating the veterans and meritorious employees, and he would not tolerate some incompetent people affecting and hindering the company's development.

Of course, these things can be dealt with slowly after the listing. For now, Yan Li is thinking of letting everyone celebrate together and share the glory.

...

Yan Li left before the celebration party was over; otherwise, it would have been difficult for most people to leave.

As soon as Yan Li left, Wang Ou also slipped away.

She didn't try to hide it, and the people around her pretended not to see it. Everyone in the higher-ups and key members of Yi'an knew Wang Ou's identity.

If Fan Xiaopang were here, Wang Ou would have to step aside, but even without Fan Xiaopang, she is still considered one-third the boss's wife, and even the vice presidents have to give her some face.

As soon as Wang Ou left, Bai Bing became restless, constantly checking his phone.

Zhang Meng, who was standing next to her, had been silently observing her.

As a newcomer, Bai Bing has been involved in a series of major productions since her debut, including popular TV dramas and movies such as "Painted Skin," "The Myth," "The Dream of Red Mansions," and "Shinjuku Incident." She has even played the leading role in these dramas. She has always had a mysterious background in the industry.

In fact, to those who are observant, the story behind Stormtroopers is not complicated.

It's either Yan Li or Yinghuang who's heavily promoting him. Considering the resources and his close relationship with Wang Ou, it's not hard to guess.

But information isn't as readily available these days. A few press releases and some dubious revelations can easily convince a large number of people. So there's plenty of real information, but even more misleading and fabricated stories.

Although there are some rumors in the circle, they are all true or false, and it is difficult to distinguish them unless you have a certain level or have some connections.

Therefore, creating a mysterious background and blurring the relationship between the two is more conducive to the development of the Stormtroopers.

It was under the cover of the Emperor and the White Army team that Yi An also contributed some effort, and the White Army was rumored to have a powerful background.

Previously, Bai Bing was always ranked alongside Han Xue, who was known for this.

Now there's Jing Tian, ​​who landed the lead role in the big-budget film "The Warring States," which cost over 100 million yuan, and Gan Wei, who hasn't acted much but has an excellent relationship with the Teddy Sisters.

Riding the wave of popularity of the "Four Young Masters of Beijing," many netizens have dubbed these four women, who are pure and beautiful and have abundant resources, as the "Four Beauties of Beijing." Some have even combined their names to form the phrase "Ice and Snow Sweetness."

Zhang Meng and Bai Bing hadn't known each other for long, but Zhang Meng always felt that Bai Bing didn't seem to have any powerful connections.

When Bai Bing's mother visited the set of "The Myth" during filming, she took the opportunity to learn more about the family and discovered that Bai Bing did not come from a wealthy or privileged background.

An actress who inexplicably has abundant resources—if it's not from her family, then it must be from a man.

Zhang Meng suspected that Bai Bing had a financial backer, and Hu Ge's usual somewhat evasive behavior towards Bai Bing also subtly proved this point.

However, Zhang Meng was unsure whether the person behind Bai Bing was Yi Anyan or Ying Huang Yang, and it was also difficult to say whether it was simply a matter of unspoken rules or a long-term financial backer.

As a nobody in the industry, she was already doing well to get on good terms with Bai Bing, a rising star, through filming opportunities. She wouldn't dare to easily test his background.

However, Zhang Meng is biased towards Yan, because from a few details, it can be seen that Bai Bing is still very dependent on and fond of her sugar daddy.

Given Yinghuang Yang's age, unless Bai Bing has a thing for older men, he is most likely the extremely charming Boss Yan.

Today, Bai Bing's actions have further confirmed Zhang Meng's suspicion that Bai's benefactor is Yan Li.

This made Zhang Meng feel an overwhelming sense of envy, and even a little jealous of the White Soldiers.

Why is she able to get close to Yan Li, while I only dare to covet the "lackeys" next to Yan Li?

Thinking back to Yan Li's imposing manner and high spirits just now, Zhang Meng had a bold idea.

Take a gamble!
If you want to curry favor with someone powerful, then go for the strongest one. At worst, your plan will fall through and you'll break ties with the enemy.

Zhang Meng made up her mind and kept a close eye on Bai Bing. The latter's condition was obviously not right, and he was likely to take action. She didn't have many chances to run into Yan Li, so she had to seize the opportunity.

Sure enough, two minutes later, Bai Bing's phone flashed. She glanced at it, a look of delight crossing her face. She immediately picked up her bag, said goodbye, and prepared to leave.

"Mengmeng, I have something to do, I have to go now."

Zhang Meng picked up her bag and said, "Let's go together. It's no fun for me to stay here alone."

She had driven there, so she could leave with Bai Bing without much thought. In her memory, Zhang Meng was a rather honest and reliable person.

The two went to the parking lot. Bai Bing made a phone call and then looked at Zhang Meng.

"You go first, someone will come to pick me up later."

Zhang Meng shook his head: "I'm not in a hurry. I'll stay with you and leave before I go."

Bai Bing was taken aback. Didn't he realize that this was such an obvious way of telling him to leave?
She repeated it again, but Zhang Meng still pretended not to understand, so Bai Bing simply spoke directly.

"I have urgent personal matters to attend to, so it's inconvenient for me to leave now. You can go ahead."

Zhang Meng was determined to stay with her: "It's okay, I'll stay with you."

At this moment, even the simple-minded Bai Bing realized something was wrong and turned to leave. Zhang Meng followed, telling Bai Bing to slow down, which made the latter laugh in exasperation.

"Fine, you don't want to come along? I'll let you come."

Bai Bing took out her phone and, right in front of Zhang Meng, said directly, "Sister Ou, I have a stubborn customer here. You guys go ahead." After saying that, she hung up the phone and looked at Zhang Meng with a cold smile. The latter's expression wasn't good, but she still stood there without moving.

Zhang Meng knew, of course, that doing this was a bit reckless!

But Yan Li's status was far too different from his; without acting recklessly, he had no chance at all.

Befriend the enemy, proceed cautiously, and act only after careful planning.
Just kidding. Not to mention that Bai Bing might not help, the key is that she can't wait. In fact, she doesn't even know if Bai Bing will be dumped by Yan Li in two years.

As for breaking through from Linjiachuan, that's not just stupid, that's downright idiotic.

Zhang Meng didn't think he was as shrewd as Yan Li. Starting with the enemy's soldiers was just a matter of strategy, and even if he messed it up, it wouldn't be considered a major crime.

But targeting Linjiachuan is utterly despicable; if things escalate, the consequences could be dire.

Zhang Meng even dared to guarantee that her actions today would render Lin Jiachuan's alternative plans useless, as Bai Bing would definitely complain, and Lin Jiachuan would neither want to nor dare to provoke her.

Unfortunately, despite such a desperate gamble, he couldn't even get past the enemy's melee defenses; he had underestimated the situation.

Just as they were wondering whether they should try to salvage the relationship, a van pulled up and stopped in front of them.

The car door opened, and Yan Li and the driver stepped out, followed closely by Wang Ou, who angrily pulled Bai Bing along.

"Bingbing, who's bothering you?"

Bai Bing was stunned and didn't realize what was going on, but Zhang Meng was quick-witted.

Just now, Bai Bing was angry and didn't explain himself clearly. If you take his words literally, it seems like he's being harassed.

Bai Bing, a beautiful female celebrity, being harassed, would immediately raise anyone's reaction that someone is being indecent. Even her later statement, "Let Wang Ou go first," could be interpreted as a roundabout way of asking for help.

In this situation, even Wang Ou himself would have to come and see, let alone Yan Li.

No wonder even the driver got out of the car. Hmm, there seems to be another person in the passenger seat, making a phone call. I wonder if they're trying to call for backup.

Before Bai Bing could speak, Zhang Meng spoke first: "President Yan, Sister Ou, I'm really sorry, the 'sticky candy' that Bingbing was talking about is me. I've always admired President Yan and wanted to ask Bingbing to introduce me, but she wasn't too willing. I was a little impatient and annoyed her."

Upon hearing this, Yan Li glanced at her. Zhang Meng did not flinch, but faced him openly and even subtly showed off her figure.

She was secretly annoyed. It was springtime, and she was dressed quite warmly. If it were warmer, she would be able to accentuate more than just her fair skin and curves.

While showing off her figure, Zhang Meng also made sure to deliver some sales pitch, trying to leave an impression on Yan Li.

"Mr. Yan, my name is Zhang Meng. I graduated from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. I was the Miss Universe China champion. I have been learning piano since childhood and have also worked as a bilingual host and actress."

“I have always admired you and wanted to work and learn from you, and I am willing to pay any price for it.”

With limited time and Bai Bing and Wang Ou nearby ready to interrupt at any moment, Zhang Meng dared not play games and presented his resume and purpose as if introducing a resume.

Yan Li was a little surprised. He had encountered many women who tried to chat him up, some of them were very direct, but this was the first time he had seen someone give out their resume like this.

He was a little dazed, unsure whether Zhang Meng wanted to be his lover or just apply for a job.

Wang Ou, standing to the side, was much more direct. After hearing Bai Bing's account of the situation, she gave Zhang Meng a look of disgust.

"No need."

After saying that, he grabbed Yan Li and was about to leave. Seeing this, Zhang Meng couldn't help but step forward and pull him away. Wang Ou waved his hand and shook him off, and then Zhang Meng spectacularly fainted.

"Trying to stage an accident, huh?"

Wang Ou was furious. How dare they use such a lame trick? "Believe it or not, I'll strip you naked."

Zhang Meng lay motionless on the ground. Wang Ou rolled up his sleeves and went forward to unbutton his shirt, but Zhang Meng remained motionless.

The soldier panicked a little: "Really fainted?"

Yan Li raised an eyebrow slightly, squatted down to check his breathing, and stood up again: "I'll count to three, then you stand up, and I might chat with you for a bit. Otherwise, I'll just dump you on the side of the road, one..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Meng got up and wiped the dirt off his face.

"President Yan, I'm sorry, I had no other choice but to do this."

"I am greedy and ambitious. I want to be famous, I want to make money, and I want to take shortcuts to achieve quick success."

Zhang Meng didn't hide anything; she had no more cards to play, so she decided to tell the truth.

From Yan Li's speech just now, it's clear that she's a realist. Her straightforward approach might just be a surprising statement that achieves unexpected results.

To be honest, Zhang Meng's trick really worked. Yan Li sometimes liked people who wore their ambition on their sleeves.

"Xiao Ou, do you still remember how you got into the company?"

Wang Ou smoothed his hair and snorted, "I didn't have any of these weird tricks back then."

Wang Ou wasn't as cunning as Zhang Meng back then, but what moved Yan Li was precisely his willingness to go all out and his ambition to break free from his current situation.

Yan Li put away his smile and carefully looked Zhang Meng over. He was good-looking, had a good figure, and his fair skin was a big plus.

Moreover, he always felt that the name Zhang Meng sounded familiar.

After accessing the intelligence system, Yan Li quickly searched and compared the information. He discovered that this woman was a rare female producer who had achieved some success.

She's pretty, ambitious, quite capable, willing to go all out, and thick-skinned. Although she's a bit naive, she's still a promising talent.

"Zhang Meng, right? Give your phone number to Sister Ou."

Although Zhang Meng was somewhat puzzled by Yan Li's words, he quickly gave her the number. Wang Ou was a little disgusted, but he didn't dare to argue and obediently saved it on his phone.

Yan Li nodded upon seeing this, and then said, "I'll give you a chance. If you follow Wang Ou and manage to get her to introduce you to me, you'll get some things you want."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Meng's face turned bitter. She had just offended Bai Bing, and Wang Ou also had a bad impression of her, which was a big problem for her.

Yan Li neither confirmed nor denied this.

Zhang Meng is good, so he is willing to give her a chance, but whether she can pass the test depends on herself. At the same time, it can also be seen as Yan Li's way of appeasing Wang Ou and Bai Bing.

Zhang Meng has really offended both of them today. If she were to take over without any reason, the rules would be thrown into chaos.

How to offend them and how to appease them are not things Yan Li bothers with in private.

If Zhang Meng passes the test, it means he's been well-trained by Wang Ou. He can enjoy it. If he doesn't pass, Yan Li won't miss him. There aren't many beautiful women and promising talents, but there are plenty too.

Of course, if Zhang Meng performs well and Wang Ou is too difficult, he might give him another chance—Huo Siyan is in a hurry to find teammates!

Once you've trained them properly, it doesn't matter who trains them!
Yan Li even preferred Huo Siyan's style, which he considered more passionate, wild, and exhilarating.
Wang Ou's approach leans more towards brainwashing, belonging to the cognitive school, emphasizing loyalty and teamwork.

So the Huo people are more outgoing, while the Wang people are more disciplined and obedient.

Of course, Huo Siyan currently only has Li Xiaolu as a teammate, which may be a special case, lacks verification, and is open to discussion.

Zhang Meng's mind worked quickly. In any case, he managed to get halfway there. It was better to be difficult than to have no chance at all.

She immediately adjusted her attitude and looked at Wang Ou respectfully: "Sister Ou, please give me more guidance in the future. I will definitely learn from you earnestly."

Wang Ou gave a forced smile: "No problem."

Upon learning that Zhang Meng had a car, Yan Li took a step to leave, but remembered something before getting into the car.

"Go to Yi'an tomorrow and report for duty. I'll make arrangements to allocate some resources to you as... internship stipend."

Wang Ou's attempts to make things difficult wouldn't be light, so to prevent Zhang Meng from giving up easily, Yan Li figured out how to offer him some incentives to boost his motivation.

After all, once people have tasted the sweetness and know the flavor of sugar, they can't stand the bitterness.

Incidentally, it's also Yan Li's habit to curry favor.

In the backyard, the women were powerful and bullied the younger ones. Yan Li might not stand up for the younger ones, but he would compensate them in private and coax them along the way.

Conversely, he openly sides with the powerful, helps them maintain the rules, offers them some benefits, and provides emotional support.

Well, to put it bluntly, it's about being a good guy to both sides.

Women may not be unaware of this principle, but they can't resist Yan Li's sweet talk and generous spending. Rather than understanding it clearly, they might as well deceive themselves and play dumb.

As the van drove away, Zhang Meng clenched her fist and waved it, then recalled her actions and exclaimed how close she had come to disaster.

Today was really lucky; if Yan Li had been in a bad mood, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Wang Ou thought so too, and kept rambling on about it on the way back.

"It's only because I have a good temper, am generous, and don't get jealous. If it were that intolerant and uncompromising actress Fan Bingbing, she would have slapped this little brat long ago if she dared to act like this."

Bai Bing sighed, "Sister, I wanted to slap her too."

"You two are both born in the Year of the Duck, and your beaks are the hardest part of your body."

Yan Li complained that Wang Ou had at least made a few sarcastic remarks earlier, but Bai Bing became invisible and Zhang Meng even pretended to be stunned, which startled him. Now he's starting to make threats and clamor again.

It can only be said that these are soldiers trained by Wang Ou. They are all talk and no action, but when it comes to important matters, they are all cowards.

Bai Bing felt wronged but dared not argue back, so he sulked in frustration. Wang Ou, being the leader, still dared to argue with Yan Li from time to time.

"Oh, we're ducks, you don't know what zodiac sign we belong to, we fall in love with every girl we see, and with that shamelessness just now, you really like her."

Yan Li pinched her cheek: "You just said you don't like being jealous, but the sour smell in the car is still lingering. Besides, didn't I put the initiative in your hands?"

"That sounds nice, but if you want to take me in, I can stop you."

Wang Ou muttered something, but Yan Li didn't continue arguing and directly changed the subject.

“A new private hot spring resort has opened in Xiaotangshan. I’ll take you there for a soak. If you enjoy it, I’ll get you an annual pass each. When I’m not around, you can invite your friends to come and play.”

Annual memberships to such upscale clubs aren't cheap, but this was a small perk Yan Li was giving the two of them. Zhang Meng had already given them a treat, so he couldn't forget his own people.

The annual membership is just one benefit; there are even greater benefits to come. You'll have to work hard to earn your reward…

　(4000/279000)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)