Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 307 The Central Bank's Olive Branch
In the hotel where Zeng Li and her friends were staying, the two girls were watching the newly premiered TV series "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

As the opening credits ended, Chen Hao realized that the second episode was actually about Qiao Feng, and Duan Yu probably hadn't appeared yet. So, he hadn't missed any exciting content.

Why isn't the boss out yet?

Chen Hao and Zeng Li were actually quite eager to see their boss, whom they hadn't seen for long.

After sixteen minutes, the plot finally shifted from the Beggars' Sect to Dali.

Wow! He's out! So handsome!

Upon seeing the boss dressed in ancient costume, Zeng Li was the first to shout.

"anthomaniac."

Although Chen Hao found the woman's appearance a bit exaggerated, she had to admit that the boss was really good-looking.

No wonder Zhong Ling was attracted to a man like that.

After a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Sister Zeng Li, do you really like the boss?"

“We are actors. In the entertainment industry, resources are often exchanged. If we girls want to become famous, it’s better to give them to the man we like than to let someone else do it for us.”

"Hmm, that makes some sense."

Chen Hao knew Zeng Li was right, but he still sighed and said slowly, "I wonder what the boss is doing."

"Asking knowingly."

Zeng Li scoffed, "It's just sleeping."

Besides Zeng Li, many female viewers in China, especially Cao Jian's fans, were excited when Duan Yu appeared.

They all actually wanted to marry their idols, but unfortunately, their idols didn't know them.

Therefore, they do not want the person they like to get married.

This is what star-chasing fans were like in the 1990s.
"This woman takes forever to shower."

At this moment, Cao Jian was not actually asleep; he was watching TV absentmindedly.

Even when I see myself on TV, I'm still thinking about the girl taking a shower.

"Boss, Duan Yu on TV is so handsome."

At this moment, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped, and then the door opened. Dong Jie, her face flushed, clutched her bathrobe tightly and walked out with light, graceful steps, glancing at the television.

Am I not handsome?

Cao Jian turned around and saw the alluring beauty emerging from the bath, and couldn't help but say, "She's truly like a lotus rising from clear water, naturally beautiful without any artifice."

At this moment, Dong Jie's black hair, moistened by the water, became even blacker, adorning her fair skin and making her look beautiful. In particular, her delicate and charming face had a touch of classical charm, just like a classical woman who stepped out of a painting.

"You are more handsome."

Seeing Cao Jian staring intently at her, Dong Jie blushed and asked, "Aren't you going to wash?"

"I showered last night."

Looking at the beautiful woman who had just emerged from her bath, Cao Jian asked, "Are you still watching TV?"

"I'm not watching anymore, I want to see the real person."

"You're such a little devil."

Cao Jianzhen never expected that this woman would start to seduce him at this moment. She turned off the TV, and the room was immediately left with only dim lighting, which made the atmosphere in the room ambiguous.

The room fell silent instantly, with two layers of curtains blocking out the outside noise and light, seemingly turning it into a separate world.

Cao Jian slowly approached the girl, listening to her slightly rapid breathing. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and said, "Xiao Dong, actually, I liked you the first time I saw you."

"really?"

Dong Jie was taken aback. So the boss had been interested in him all along. No wonder he gave him the female lead role.

"of course it's true."

Cao Jian nodded and said, "You are a beautiful girl with great talent. You will definitely become a good actress in the future. I will take good care of you."

"Well, I believe you."

This was Dong Jie's first time having intimate contact with a boy. Even though she had prepared herself mentally, she was still a little nervous when she felt the man's hands moving restlessly across her body.

Actually, Cao Jian was talking to her to help the girl relax.

"Do you like me?"

"like."

"That's good."

Hearing that the girl liked him too, Cao Jian no longer hesitated and slowly kissed her. With a gentle pull, the girl's bathrobe slid off her smooth skin.
Beijing, CCTV.

"What? The first two episodes of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' achieved a peak viewership rating of 41%? Are you kidding me?"

The director of the TV drama production department could hardly believe his ears when he heard about the ratings of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

It's now 97, and many places have installed closed-circuit television. Unlike two years ago, when a television could only receive two or three channels, today's closed-circuit television can receive five or six CCTV channels, and in some places even more than a dozen local channels, giving people more choices.

In this situation, for a TV series to achieve a 41% viewership rating is nothing short of a miracle.

"Director, there's no mistake."

A CCTV staff member handed the data to the director and said, "In Hong Kong, most celebrities prefer to make movies, but Cao Jian didn't give up on TV dramas. His influence is really huge. When I got home yesterday, several girls next door said they watched 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' just to see Cao Jian."

"Oh"

The director thought this made sense, and holding the data, he said, "I'll go find the station director and see if I can contact Cao Jian."

"Are we going to make a martial arts film?"

"Yes, the station has been planning this for a while now, and it seems that this matter can be put on the agenda."

In recent years, CCTV has adapted all four classic Chinese novels into television series, achieving good ratings and critical acclaim.

However, in the past two years, with the introduction of several Jin Yong dramas filmed by Cao Jian to the mainland, a martial arts craze has been sparked.

Since "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" has such high ratings, why not collaborate with Cao Jian?
Hong Kong has already returned to China, so this cooperation has other significance besides maintaining CCTV-8's viewership ratings.

Sure enough, after the director finished telling the station director his idea, the station director immediately said, "The idea is good. Then you should find a way to contact Mr. Cao right away and see how to cooperate."

"I'll go."

"Wait, let me contact him myself. I have other things to discuss with him."

"Ding Ding Ding"

Early in the morning, Cao Jian got up and was embracing Dong Jie when the phone rang in his pants pocket.

"Who's so annoying?"

He stopped what he was doing, impatiently took out his phone, saw that it was a number from Yanjing, and answered the call.

"Hello, is this Mr. Cao? This is CCTV, my surname is Yang."

"Oh, it's Yang Tai."

Cao Jian had met this station director a few times before and they were familiar with each other. He immediately gestured for Dong Jie to be quiet and then asked, "Director Yang, what instructions do you have for calling me so early?"

"How could I dare to give you instructions?"

Director Yang smiled and said, "I have two things I need your help with. First, CCTV is planning to shoot a martial arts film and would like to invite Director Cao to direct it."

"I see. I probably won't have time this year, but next year is fine."

When Cao Jian heard that CCTV had finally extended an olive branch, inviting him to film a TV series, he thought it was a great opportunity and of course he had to accept.

With the endorsement of the central bank, one's status becomes quite different.

"Then it's settled."

Upon hearing Cao Jian's agreement, Director Yang continued, "The second thing is that you must come to next year's Spring Festival Gala. You promised me that last time."

"Okay, I'll definitely participate."

Cao Jian had already planned to participate in next year's Spring Festival Gala, and he agreed.

"Director Cao is really straightforward."

Director Yang was surprised that Cao Jianquan agreed to both of the things he mentioned.

Since the other party has given me so much face, I must also give them face in return. In the future, we should also provide more support to this person in the domestic sector.

He then asked, "However, I'd like to discuss with Director Cao what kind of project you think would be suitable?"

"let me see"

Cao Jian pondered for a moment, then said, "How about filming 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'?"

"What about the script?"

“Since Yang Tai called me, I’ll assemble a team to work on the script.”

"readily!"

Director Yang immediately said, "Director Cao, if there's anything you need in China in the future, as long as I can do it, I'll do it without hesitation."

"you are welcome."

This is exactly the effect Cao Jian wanted.

If you maintain a good relationship with the central bank, you'll reap many benefits.

After hanging up the phone, looking at Dong Jie's adoring expression, I patted her cheek and said with a smile, "Baby, how about I arrange a movie for you next year, where you can work with Uncle Benshan and Zhang Yimou?"

"My dear husband, I love you."

Upon hearing this, Dong Jie immediately felt incredibly happy.

(End of this chapter)