Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chairman Wang of Shanghai Film Group and director Wong Kar-wai are both well-known big names in the industry.

Yang Mi had no easy time getting this opportunity, so he naturally had to consider the face of the big shots.

Although she suggested to the two bigwigs that they ask Jiang Beicheng for help in resolving the issues in Thailand, she wouldn't be foolish enough to actually let Chairman Wang and Director Wang call Jiang Beicheng in front of them, the artists.

Ask Jiangbei City in a pleading tone.

Undeniably, in private, Chairman Wang always showed great respect to Jiang Beicheng.

No one can replace him as the emperor of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Although he rarely appears in the entertainment industry, a single sentence he utters can still cause a major upheaval in the industry.

Even if Chairman Wang wanted Jiang Beicheng's help, he would have to call Jiang Beicheng privately after dinner.

That way, even if it's flattery, no one else will hear it.

He holds such a high position in the film industry, and is a very respected person.

To beg Jiang Beicheng in front of you celebrities, isn't that just slapping yourself in the face?
Yang Mi has been in the entertainment industry for so many years, her emotional intelligence is definitely top-notch.

He first mentioned that Jiang Beicheng might have connections in Thailand, then picked up his phone and said, "I wonder if President Jiang is resting?"

I made a phone call to Jiangbei City.

This gave Chairman Wang and Wong Kar-wai a way out. If he could get things done, it would save the two big shots a lot of trouble and effort.

In front of other celebrities at the same table, especially in front of a "queen" of the film industry like Zhang Ziyi, she gained enough face by making this call to Jiang Beicheng.

Zhang Ziyi remained silent, but she saw through Yang Mi's thoughts and let her perform to her heart's content.

Women in the entertainment industry are all scheming bitches.

Normally, she would address him respectfully as "Sister Ziyi," but now she's eager to show off in front of the big shots.

The key point is that Zhang Ziyi didn't dare to say anything.

She was afraid that if President Jiang answered Yang Mi's call, and President Jiang overheard what she had said, and if there was another misunderstanding, she would have no chance of making it in the industry.

Even though she's a very powerful actress in the film industry, she wouldn't dare to challenge President Jiang's connections, and most of her connections are actually on good terms with him.

Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, she understands the truth of survival.

Artists shouldn't fight against capital.

Moreover, it's Jiang, the most powerful capital figure in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Yang Mi was also very nervous. She desperately hoped that Jiang Beicheng would answer the phone and help Chairman Wang and Director Wang resolve the matter.

We strive for more cooperation in the future.

She also wants to be a movie lead actress.

After all, the status and prestige of the Chinese film industry are much higher than those of the film and television industry.

This is also her chance to rise to the top.

Fortunately, Jiangbei City did accept the offer.

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, did I disturb your rest?" Yang Mi addressed him respectfully. "I'm having dinner with Chairman Wang and Director Wang from Shanghai Film Studio. Chairman Wang is hosting a celebration for the approval of a new project. We're all getting together at the Beicheng Hotel Shanghai branch..."

These words were clearly flattery of Chairman Wang.

Chairman Wang smiled.

Yang Mi's introduction elevated his status to the same level as Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng said politely, "Thank you for coming again, Chairman Wang!"

Yang Mi turned on the speakerphone and handed the phone to Chairman Wang. Chairman Wang smiled and replied, "President Jiang, you're too kind. It's just that the environment and service at Beicheng Hotel are unparalleled, and I've gotten used to the taste here."

"Just kidding, I'm practically treating the North City Hotel like my own canteen."

Jiang Beicheng treated this senior figure in the film industry with respect and readily said, "I'll call the executive chef in a bit, and Chairman Wang can treat this place as his canteen next time he comes."

It means that Chairman Wang's meal was waived.

Yizhi Culture Media and Shanghai Film Group have always been strategic partners.

Whether it's TV dramas or movies, the money earned from even a small investment would far exceed the cost of a meal.

Since Chairman Wang enjoys entertaining friends at the Beicheng Hotel, we might as well give him face.

When there are good projects, we will naturally take the initiative to communicate with Yizhi Culture Media.

Jiangbei City still prefers the unit "hundred million".

A good project can generate more revenue from box office sales than the Beicheng Hotel earns in a year.

The cost of the meal is a small matter; to Jiangbei City, it's practically just dust in the air—a sum of money that's barely noticeable.

For Chairman Wang, this amount of money is certainly not important; he's just giving President Jiang face by frequently coming to support him.

However, the few words Mr. Jiang said on the phone just now undoubtedly earned him a lot of face in front of the artists.

Even Jiang Beicheng, the emperor of the entertainment industry whom everyone reveres, is giving face to Shanghai Film Group and to Chairman Wang.

Chairman Wang smiled and glanced at Yang Mi out of the corner of his eye.

Yang Mi understood the meaning behind his look.

It means that her action of turning on speakerphone was absolutely correct.

Now everyone in the room heard that the emperor of the Chinese entertainment industry gave him face.

"President Jiang, you're too kind. These are nothing. When you come to Shanghai again, let's get together. Or we can get together in Beijing. Chairman Fu and Chairman Bai were still thinking about how you left the group last time."

By the way, Chairman Wang, we just met a couple of days ago. He mentions your help in settling his 10 billion yuan debt every time he attends a social event, saying that you, President Jiang, are very righteous..."

Taking advantage of the situation, Chairman Wang also elevated his own status.

The people he mentioned were all top executives of state-owned and private enterprises such as China Film Group, Huaxia Film Distribution, and Wanda Film.

In the Chinese film industry, these figures are the stars that artists look up to.

As the head of Shanghai Film Group, he has a lot to boast about, whether it's his personal administrative rank or the contributions and achievements of Shanghai Film Group in the history of film development.

It's also at the top level.

Only those at the pinnacle of the industry can match President Jiang's status.

Otherwise, you'll have to lower your voice when you talk to President Jiang.

Jiang Beicheng chimed in, "Chairman Fu and I recently discussed this year's film market situation, and we both had some thoughts on it. Let's find an opportunity to exchange ideas."

Mr. Wang is now promoting my reputation within the industry, hahaha.

Despite our friendship, I still hope he can get through this difficult time smoothly; otherwise, he'll have to use his beloved film industry to pay off my debts.

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table raised an eyebrow.

Of course I know what Jiangbei City means.

Wang Jianlin used Wanda Film shares as collateral to borrow over 10 billion yuan in cash from Jiangbei City.

This means that Wanda Cinemas will most likely be taken over by the Jiang family in the near future.

Everyone knows that Wanda Cinemas is a capital-intensive industry, owning the most IMAX screens in the country and accounting for half of the box office revenue.

To a certain extent, the box office performance of a movie is determined by Wanda Cinemas.

The logic is simple: the number of films made determines the box office performance.

Even if you have a good reputation, if you can't get the ideal number of screenings, your box office won't go up.

This has always been a source of inner demons for filmmakers.

More than one director and artist has criticized the cinema's film scheduling in public and in the media.

But it doesn't change anything.

It is a fact that cinema chains are asset-heavy.

If you have the resources, you can invest your own money to develop your own cinema chain.

Following this logic, the deeper meaning of Jiang Beicheng's statement is that he has the final say on the future development trend of the domestic film market.

Yang Mi was overjoyed.

Pretending to be calm, I didn't show it in front of my peers and big shots.

"Well-known film actress," or even "Best Actress"... these titles all seem to have a chance to fall on her.

Zhang Ziyi, on the other hand, seemed lost in thought, her face filled with worry, fearing that her film career was about to end. She is one of the top "Best Actresses" in the Chinese entertainment industry, an object of respect among artists, but even "Best Actresses" have to consider the whims of capital.

I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to get in touch with Mr. Jiang, this big spender, and become friends.

He glanced at Yang Mi out of the corner of his eye and realized that he no longer had any advantage.

His own acting skills, which he was so proud of, were nothing but a fart in the face of the games played by capital.

This fart can be a loud fart or a silent fart, without making a sound at all.

It all depends on President Jiang's mood.

In comparison, Yang Mi was better at arousing the patron's sexual interest.

Yang Mi had a flowering period that lasted a few more years than her.

While Zhang Ziyi was in a panic, Chairman Wang had already finished talking with Jiang Beicheng and returned the phone to Yang Mi.

A smile slowly spread across his face.

Yang Mi felt that today's results had been achieved.

Then we discussed the film crew's plan to shoot scenes at the Grand Palace in Thailand, and hoped that President Jiang could help out.

She made the request in her own name.

It doesn't really matter whose name you use to ask Jiang Beicheng for help.

Because Yizhi Culture Media is also an investor in this project.

As the founder, Mr. Jiang would certainly consider his own interests.

Jiang Beicheng replied, "Wait for my reply."

He hung up the phone after saying just two simple sentences.

"It seems the outer courtyard of the Grand Palace is open to tourists, but the inner courtyard, especially the royal temples, probably won't be lent to us for filming. Mimi is really putting President Jiang in a difficult position," Zhang Ziyi said after watching her hang up the phone.

It seems to be a deliberate attempt to suppress Yang Mi.

They labeled her as "immature".

Yang Mi was well-prepared this time and was not silenced by Zhang Ziyi. She said directly, "Sister Ziyi, you may not know, but a TV series in China was filmed at the Royal Temple in the Grand Palace."

Zhang Ziyi frowned slightly.

She genuinely didn't know about this, but she also didn't expect Yang Mi to be so well-prepared.

Before she could reply, Wong Kar-wai spoke first, "Due to limited funding and other conditions, the crew of the 86 TV series Journey to the West did not actually go to India to film on location. Instead, they chose to film at the royal temple of the Grand Palace in Thailand."

Wang Dongdao said, "I think I've heard about this too. Film crews back then really worked very hard. But the 86 version of 'Journey to the West' is a milestone in the history of Chinese film and television development, there's no doubt about that."

Only Zhang Ziyi was dumbfounded.

It turned out that of everyone at the table, she was the most ignorant.

Looking at Lei Jiayin, the male lead who kept smiling but didn't say much, I suddenly felt that Lei Jiayin's attitude was the most appropriate for this kind of dinner party.

Yang Mi said: "Sister Ziyi may not have been paying attention to current affairs and politics lately. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, and the Thai princess is visiting China at the invitation of the leaders."

This visit to China included a trip to Jiangnan City to learn about the new energy vehicle industry.

Mr. Jiang, as a representative of the industry, received the delegation led by the Thai princess on their visit to China.

Zhang Ziyi was completely stunned.

She doesn't usually have the energy to care about current affairs and politics.

Moreover, hearing Yang Mi use the words "current affairs and politics" felt very out of place.

You're an artist, why do you spend your days researching these things?
Your acting has serious problems, don't you know that?
This kind of mentality is purely self-comfort.

Today I felt a bit outclassed by Yang Mi.

Chairman Wang praised, "Yang Mi's habit is something other artists should learn from."

As a leader within the system, Chairman Wang highly values ​​the habit of Chinese entertainment artists paying attention to current affairs and politics. He believes that they should not only pay attention but also understand and learn the relevant spirit and put it into artistic creation according to instructions.

"Thank you for your recognition, Chairman Wang," Yang Mi said, raising his glass.

He had just finished drinking and put down his glass.

She then received a reply from Jiang Beicheng.

Very simple.

Jiang Beicheng responded with an "OK" gesture.

This means that we've already contacted the Thai side, and the production team can just go and coordinate.

Jiang Beicheng just contacted the Thai princess and discussed this matter.

When this matter was brought up, he didn't mention that it was because he had invested in the film. Instead, he talked with the Thai princess about cultural exchanges between the two countries. The princess is mainly responsible for diplomacy and cultural tourism.

The Grand Palace has a precedent of opening to foreign film crews, and these royal descendants are following in the footsteps of their ancestors, promoting cultural exchange and development between the two countries.

The matter was settled in just a few words.

In addition, Jiang Beicheng also mentioned Lao Wei's matter, specifically mentioning that he is a shareholder of Great Wall Motors.

The main purpose of the Thai delegation's visit to Jiangnan City was to learn about the new energy industry.

Jiangbei City is a leader in the industry.

Even if the Thai princess doesn't mention it, as long as the royal family knows that he is a shareholder of Great Wall Motors, they will give him the green light.

After all, the royal family had high hopes for him as a representative of Eastern technology.

We look forward to future cooperation in high-tech industries and cutting-edge technology sectors.

I'll try to get a decent position in the Asian market.

This can be considered a contribution by the royal family to governing the country.

We only chatted for a few minutes.

For Yang Mi, it only took the time it takes to drink a cup of wine.

Yang Mi smiled and said to the people at the table, "Chairman Wang, Director Wang, everyone, President Jiang has replied."

He's already made the arrangements, no problem.

Wong Kar-wai smiled and joked, "The film industry can't do without President Jiang."

Chairman Wang of Shanghai Film Group was shocked.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Beicheng resolved the matter in the time it takes to drink a glass of wine.

If it were him, he would still need to use his connections at higher levels. Only after those higher-ups agree would he need to contact the relevant departments to communicate and negotiate.

I don't know how long it will take to get a reply.

President Jiang made just one phone call.

He guessed that President Jiang was most likely to have a very close relationship with the royal family.

The emperor of the Chinese entertainment industry—no, I should say, a representative of young Chinese entrepreneurs—also has a lot of influence in the political circles of other countries.

Yang Mi secretly replied to Jiang Beicheng: "Young Master Jiang, the rose essential oil from Bulgaria has been sent to you. This time, I personally went to the original factory to make it."

It was a way of catering to his preferences, knowing that President Jiang liked to go to spas.

He also affectionately called him "Young Master Jiang".

It doesn't matter what attitude Young Master Jiang has towards her; she's definitely going to deceive herself and convince herself that Young Master Jiang cares about her.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to immerse himself in the role and act pretentious in the entertainment industry under the name of Young Master Jiang.

Jiang Beichen held up his phone and smiled at Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to him, saying, "Your old friend sent me some essential oils as a bribe."

Liu Yifei smiled faintly, "That's all the tricks she has left."

Thinking about it, I actually feel quite sorry for her. She used all her scheming and tricks, only to gain scraps of profit.

They looked down on him quite a bit.

Indeed, she looked down on him. She looked down on him before, and she looks down on him even more now. When she returns to work after giving birth to Jiang Beicheng's child, her identity will no longer be just actress Liu Yifei, but the helmsman of Yizhi Culture Media and the queen of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Jiang Beichen smiled and took Liu Yifei's hand, jokingly saying, "This is just like the aura of a woman from the Jiang family." (End of Chapter)