Huayu 97: The Beginning of a Marriage Fraudulently

"Uncle Shan, it's been a long time!"

When Chen Siyuan arrived at Huaying Film Studio, he found Han Shanping waiting for him at the entrance.

So he quickly stepped forward and grasped Han Shanping's hands with both of his.

"Siyuan, we've been waiting for you! Please come in."

With a broad smile, Han Shanping pulled Chen Siyuan toward the time.

This enthusiasm also caught the attention of the staff at Huaying Film Studio.

But it's been a long time since I've seen Shan Ye be so enthusiastic towards someone.

"Who is that? Why is Chairman Han being so enthusiastic towards him?"

A newcomer who had just joined Huaying Film Studio looked at the scene in surprise, and then asked his mentor in a low voice.

In his eyes, Han Shanping had always been a serious person.

His mentor also looked surprised, "You don't know him? You know 'Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road,' which recently topped the North American Christmas box office, right?"

"I know, I know! That's a shining example of Chinese-language cinema. Our China Film Group also invested in it, and it'll be released during the Spring Festival in China!"

The newcomer was beaming with excitement. A Chinese-language film had become the North American box office champion—an unprecedented achievement!

Like countless Chinese movie fans, he spent many exciting nights online.

"He is Chen Siyuan, the producer of 'Dunhuang Code: The Light of the Silk Road,' the big boss of Enlight Media, and the most outstanding Chinese lawyer!"

"He's Chen Siyuan?! The legendary 'thousand-man slayer'?"

"You don't want to work here anymore? You're just saying whatever comes to mind?"

The master quickly covered his apprentice's mouth.

Chen Siyuan naturally did not believe that he had been framed.

At this moment, he was in Han Shanping's office, drinking Han Shanping's specially supplied tea.

"Siyuan, will there be any surprises at the North American box office?"

Although Han Shanping also had his own sources of information, none of them were as truthful as what he heard from Chen Siyuan.

"Uncle Shan, the other one will be taken off the screens soon too. The overall situation is settled. 'Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road' is a shoo-in for the box office champion."

A hint of pride also appeared on Chen Siyuan's face.

"Great! So it has to be you, Siyuan! Before this, who would have thought our movie could become the North American box office champion? When we were investing in it, some people were saying that the investment was too big and that we wouldn't even recoup the costs! If we hadn't invested so much, how could we have become the North American box office champion!"

Han Shanping slapped the table happily. He has always been a staunch supporter of large investments, and the performance of "Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road" is the best proof of that.

Chen Siyuan smiled and said, "Not everyone can handle such a large investment."

Even the Big Six Hollywood studios will suffer significant damage if several big-budget films fail in succession.

In today's domestic film market, rushing into large-scale projects will only result in huge losses.

Chen Siyuan dared to take on the role because he had connections in Hollywood, and the overseas version was completely in line with the Hollywood film industry.

If you can't understand this point, anyone who tries to learn it will fail.

Han Shanping was in high spirits at the moment, and Chen Siyuan naturally wouldn't spoil the fun.

"Siyuan, how will you promote 'Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road' next? Should I give a heads-up?"

Han Shanping's greeting was no simple matter.

Chen Siyuan laughed and said, "Brother Shan, Lao Wang has already arranged the pre-sale. Maoyan will start the pre-sale of 'Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road' at 12 noon today, and the results of the first day of pre-sales will be released tomorrow. I think the popularity of 'Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road' is already enough. Regular promotion is fine. What we should pay attention to is not letting some people with ulterior motives take the opportunity to do something sneaky."

Having been in the mainland film industry for so long, Han Shanping naturally understood what Chen Siyuan meant.

"Siyuan, you don't seem like someone who grew up in America at all. You know a lot about things in China!" "Uncle Shan, some things are the same everywhere! They may manifest in different ways, but the underlying principles are the same."

Han Shanping gave a thumbs up, no wonder Chen Siyuan, a Chinese, could stand at the top of the American legal profession.

"By the way, Siyuan, do you need me to mediate between you and the Huayi Brothers? Wang Zhongjun has already sent Wang Zhonglei on a trip. If the Huayi Brothers dare to pull any more tricks, I won't let them off the hook!"

Following this, Han Shanping brought up the matter of Huayi Brothers.

To put it more officially.

Both Enlight Media and Huayi Brothers are the backbone of the Chinese film industry. As the head of Huayi Brothers, Han Shanping naturally wouldn't want the two companies to go too far in their competition.

Be frank.

This circle isn't too big or too small, so naturally, some people helped Huayi Brothers by putting in a good word with Han Shanping.

Chen Siyuan smiled and said, "Brother Shan, to put it bluntly, I have never taken Huayi Brothers seriously! In my opinion, the Chinese film market is too small, too small to even accommodate a real dragon. What I want to do is to open up the river and widen the canal, to bring in fresh water to nurture the real dragon!"

Hearing Chen Siyuan's somewhat arrogant words, Han Shanping's eyes flashed.

He then burst into laughter, "You, Chen Siyuan, you have quite the ambition!"

His voice, however, carried a sense of intimacy.

"Brother Shan, now you know why I got on 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' and why I'm still dragging 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' along with it!"

Han Shanping smiled helplessly upon hearing this, "I've never seen anyone as bold as you. The higher-ups have asked about this matter quite a bit!"

"If we don't do this, China's special effects industry will be ten years behind in development!"

"Aren't you afraid of ruining your image with those above you?"

Han Shanping was somewhat curious.

"Brother Shan, to put it bluntly, I entered this industry for Xixi's sake. And even if Xixi doesn't work in the domestic film and television industry now, she can still make a name for herself in Hollywood. So what do I have that can be used against me?"

Hearing Chen Siyuan's nonchalant words, Han Shanping shook his head and pointed at Chen Siyuan.

However, this also made the relationship between the two much closer.

These two have hit it off.

After that, the two didn't talk about the movie, but instead chatted about everyday things.

This conversation lasted for most of the day.

The conversation only stopped when Han Shanping's secretary came to remind him to attend a meeting.

"Siyuan, find some time to bring Xiaoli and Qianqian to my house so they can try my husband's cooking!"

Han Shanping eventually extended an invitation to Chen Siyuan to a family dinner.

If you've hit it off, you'll naturally need to get closer to each other.

"Uncle Shan, I'm really serious!"

Chen Siyuan was happy to cultivate a good relationship with Han Shanping.

After all, Han Shanping is an insurmountable figure in the mainland film industry.

"Of course it's on! It's settled then, the day after tomorrow. I'll have my husband prepare properly!"

Han Shanping made the decision with a single word.

Chen Siyuan readily agreed.

A family dinner was arranged, then Han Shanping went to a meeting, and Chen Siyuan also left Huaying Film Studio. (End of Chapter)