Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 316 Super Girl
The next morning, Cao Jian got up and saw a clear handprint on the windowpane. Recalling what happened the night before, a smug smile appeared on his face.

The mature and beautiful woman next to me insisted on imitating Ruth and leaving her handprint on the glass.

However, Zeng Li smelled really good, which Cao Jian really enjoyed.

Moreover, her figure is indeed in no way inferior to that of Winslet, who plays Rose, and she is indeed more beautiful than the chubby Rose.

After kissing the woman's beautiful face, Cao Jian prepared to get up; he had to go to CCTV for rehearsals today.

The assistant director of "Spring Bright Pigsy" will also be bringing some clips from the show today to see if they can meet the approval of CCTV.

If this drama can be broadcast on CCTV, then I will finally gain a foothold in the mainland.

"Honey, up so early?"

Cao Jian's movements startled Zeng Li from her sleep. She opened her eyes and gave him a charming smile.

"We still need to go to the central government. You can go back to sleep. You worked hard last night."

"It's all your fault. You put me through so much trouble, and you didn't even care that it was my first time."

Zeng Li glared at Cao Jian, then got up and said, "I'll go with you."

"I don't want you to work so hard."

"If you jump, I'll jump too; I'm going to follow you."

Zeng Li recited the lines from last night's movie, then got up and gave Cao Jian a hug, looking like she didn't want to part.
She went to CCTV together mainly because she wanted to know if CCTV would take a liking to her role as the third female lead in the drama.

If I take a liking to someone, I might become famous.

At that time, "Titanic" was a hit in China, and its theme song "My Heart Will Go On" became the most popular song of the moment.

The way Jack taught Rose to spit was imitated by many people.

The box office also reached 3.1 million.

This was in 1998. At that time, there weren't many cinemas in China, and the highest movie ticket price was only fifteen yuan.

This movie is a hit in the country, and even more so abroad.

Celine Dion's songs have spread all over the world, and the name Cao Jian, a Chinese man, is known to many.

This makes the Chinese people feel extremely proud. The theme song "My Heart Will Go On" sold 20 million copies worldwide and has consistently topped the music charts in various countries.

As a composer, Cao Jian can earn at least another 100 million yuan.

But he wasn't arrogant. At that moment, he was being affectionate with Zeng Li in the car, and they were heading to the central government office.

As soon as I arrived at the CCTV building, I saw Wang Fei already waiting for me there.

"Mr. Cao, you look great."

Seeing Cao Jian's radiant face and then at the undisguised happiness in Zeng Li's eyes, Wang Fei smiled and said, "Miss Zeng Li, you look beautiful today."

"Sister Wang Fei, please stop making fun of me, thank you."

"no need thank me?"

"You know, from now on you'll be my good older sister."

"hehe."

Since Zeng Li was so sensible, Wang Fei stopped teasing her.

The two arrived at the rehearsal site. They had already recorded "Meet in 1998" yesterday, and today they were just there to walk around the venue.

In the afternoon, the assistant director of "Spring Bright Pigsy" also arrived.

"Yang Tai, I'd like to go check out this play too."

Director Meng of the Spring Festival Gala suddenly became interested in this play that Cao Jian had spent nearly half a year filming.

But I mainly wanted to see how Cao Jian would react after being rejected.

"It's good to take a look."

Cao Jian hadn't forgotten how this person had treated Wang Fei yesterday, and it felt quite good to slap this person in the face.

"Beautiful spring scenery is not as good as a dream."

As soon as the theme song started playing, the director of the TV drama channel heard Cao's voice and immediately decided to produce the show.

Nowadays, throughout China, wherever there is electricity and television, who doesn't know Cao Jian?
He has countless fans, and based on his performance of the theme song, coupled with the popularity of the movie "Titanic", the ratings of this drama will definitely not be lower than 20%.

However, it seems that the female lead is the same palace maid who appeared in the Spring Festival Gala skit "A Strange Encounter While Working" last year?

Cao Cao is amazing! He actually managed to train a lowly palace maid into a leading actress, and she acted so well.
Although the video clips were few, they were all highlights. When the scene of Xiaolongnu turning into a spring and parting with her lover was shown, the director of CCTV-8 immediately decided: "Director Cao, CCTV-8 will take this film and broadcast it after National Day next year."

"You've made a decision so quickly?"

Director Meng also thinks this scene was indeed very well filmed, but based on this scene alone, are you going to buy the entire series?
Are you rushing things a bit?
He originally thought that a drama that subverted "Journey to the West" was going to be broadcast on CCTV's drama channel? And during the prime time of summer vacation.

I wanted to see Cao Jian disappointed, but I ended up being the one who was unhappy.

Unexpectedly, Cao Jian said, "Next summer, another drama will be broadcast. I suggest that it be broadcast during the Chinese New Year."

Which TV series will be airing next summer?

Director Cao, this is a bit strange. This show is well-made. With your reputation, why are you worried about other shows?

Cao Jian explained, "Next year is for the investment in 'Princess Pearl,' and the two dramas can't be produced at the same time."

Director Meng seized the opportunity and deliberately asked, "Is 'Princess Pearl' any good? Even the shows we're interested in have to back down? Are you worried that you'll lose money investing in 'Princess Pearl'?"

"I'm afraid you'll lose money."

Cao Jian replied calmly, "Besides, what are you doing, a Spring Festival Gala director, meddling in TV dramas?"

"I"

Director Meng was rendered speechless by the rebuttal and had no choice but to stop talking.

Seeing the two of them like this again, Director Yang shook his head helplessly and then smiled and said, "Boss Cao is afraid that if the two tigers fight, it will not be good for the drama."

Director Ba also said, "I also trust Boss Cao, so let's put it around the Spring Festival."

Seeing that both CCTV leaders favored Cao Jian, Director Meng was embarrassed but had no choice but to accept it.

Zeng Li, standing to the side, was not only surprised, but also admired her man even more.

Even the leaders of CCTV are protecting him like this. Following a man like this, his position in the entertainment industry will definitely be very stable in the future.

And the fact that her very first TV series was broadcast on CCTV-8 was a privilege that only this man could provide.

More importantly, last night when I was with Cao Jian, during our life-affirming moment, it truly felt like flying in the sky.

As for broadcasting rights.
How much money can the central bank provide?
Cao Jian stayed in Yanjing for two more days, rehearsed several times, and when there were no problems, he prepared to go to Taiwan.

Although Zeng Li was reluctant, she knew that the man was too busy and she couldn't keep clinging to him.

Wang Fei, on the other hand, is going to Taiwan with Cao Jian this time to find singers for the record company.

"Honey, how's your job as the general manager of the record company going?"

Upon arriving in Taiwan, the two were exhausted from their journey. While resting at the hotel, Cao Jian inquired about the record company.

"It's not bad. The main thing is that you paved the way for me, so I made quite a bit of money this time."

As the general manager of the record company, Wang Fei finally felt like a capable wife.

However, she also knew that she was a bit straightforward and didn't like to beat around the bush, which was not a good thing for doing business.

If Cao Jian's album "The Moon Caused the Trouble" hadn't sold so well, the company wouldn't have been able to establish itself so quickly.

Cao Jian hugged Wang Fei and laughed, "I wrote a song for you. This song will let everyone know that our record company is not just about me, but also about you."

"What song is it?"

I'll sing for you.

Cao Jian sang the song softly once, and after listening, Wang Fei immediately hugged Cao Jian and kissed him: "Husband, you are simply my god."

"So exaggerated?"

"Of course, this song is most suitable for me to sing, honey, you know me too well."

"Of course, you're my woman. What part of your body don't I know? Besides, you sing so well in bed. After listening to you a lot, I'll naturally know what kind of songs suit you."

“You’re bad.”

Soon, the two were rolling around together.

After an unknown amount of time, faint singing could be heard coming from the room.

"In this lifetime, we meet on a narrow path and cannot escape each other. Suddenly, tangled lines grow on the palm of our hands. Before we understand, after we fall in love, it lasts no more than a day. We cannot hold on to it, nor can we calculate which year of the fleeting years will change our lives." The next day, the two went to TTV.

"Mr. Cao, congratulations."

This time, the boss of TTV personally received Cao Jian, this bigwig.

Cao Jian laughed and said, "Congratulations on what?"

"There are too many to list. Titanic was a box office hit, the album sold like hotcakes, the TV series 'Dragon Blade' had explosive ratings, and 'My Heart Will Go On' became a global phenomenon."

"It's nothing."

"By the way, Mr. Cao, when are you going to film the movie you promised me?"

"I'm too busy, sigh."

Cao Jian sighed: "We originally planned to film it, but we talked to CCTV a couple of days ago about making a martial arts film, so our project has to be postponed."

"Cooperating with the central bank?"

Upon hearing this, the chairman of TTV, surnamed Chen, looked at Cao Jian in surprise.

You're from Hong Kong, yet you're now making TV dramas with the mainland's central government. Who else can match your influence besides Mr. Cao?

He immediately said, "Boss Cao, you can't show favoritism."

"They gave too much."

"I'll add money!"

Chairman Chen immediately understood what Boss Cao meant and immediately said that he would add more money.

"you are too polite."

TTV offered to increase the budget, so Cao Jian naturally had no objection. He then asked, "What kind of subject matter do you want to film?"

"What scripts does Boss Cao have here?"

"There's an urban romance drama and two martial arts dramas, which one would you like to film?"

"Can we film everything?"

"We could try two, like filming 'Little Li Flying Dagger' and a drama called 'Meteor Garden'."

"Okay, great."

Chairman Chen immediately grasped Cao Jian's hand, feeling closer to him than to a family member, and said with a smile, "I have already prepared a banquet. Let's have a good drink tonight."

He glanced at Wang Fei and hesitated whether to arrange for a few young and beautiful women to accompany him for drinks.

At the dinner table, several waitresses looked quite pretty, but upon closer inspection, they turned out to be the Hsu sisters, Barbie Hsu and Dee Hsu, as well as several up-and-coming celebrities and hosts.

"Holy shit."

Cao Jian felt a bit helpless seeing even the waiters playing role-playing games.

Taiwanese TV stations really go all out when it comes to pulling off these kinds of gimmicks.

The chairman of TTV toasted Cao Jian and said in a compliment, "Mr. Cao, I've heard that your business is growing bigger and bigger. I heard that your company in the United States will be going public soon."

"It's just a minor skirmish."

Cao Jian humbly made a Versailles-like gesture, then said, "Chairman Chen, actually, I came here this time to find a few singers."

"singer?"

"Correct."

Cao Jian nodded and said, "I heard that you guys put on a show called 'Super Newcomer King' last year. There was a young man named Jay Chou who participated in the show. I heard he's pretty good. I'd like to get to know him."

"Jay Chou?"

As the chairman, he had never even heard of this name.

However, he still said, "I can help you find out."

"Thank you then."

But Cao Jian's purpose this time was not only to find Jay Chou, but also singers like Zhang Shaohan, S.H.E., and Cai Yilin who could make money for him in the future.

Therefore, he laughed and said, "I've been wanting to discover more good singers lately, and I've come up with a variety show idea called 'Super Girl.' We can collaborate on it."

"Super Girl?"

Chairman Chen immediately became interested and said, "Tell me more about it."

While drinking, Cao Jian explained the idea behind "Super Girl".

When Barbie Hsu and Dee Hsu heard Mr. Cao's idea, they felt that they had debuted a bit too early. They thought that if they had participated in this show, they might have become famous.

Although Wang Fei knew her man was a genius, she never expected that he would come up with such a program in order to help the record company develop.

It seems he's even more capable than I imagined.

"Brilliant, this idea is brilliant!"

The TTV boss immediately felt the drinking session was worthwhile: "I'll hold a meeting tomorrow to make preparations."

Cao Jian interrupted him, saying, "Don't rush. I have a few requests. If you can accept them, then we can talk."

"Go ahead and tell me, as long as it's not excessive, I can accept it."

"First, the ownership of this program belongs to me. If this program is introduced to mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, or South Korea in the future, all the revenue will belong to me."

"This is fine!"

The TTV boss thought about it and agreed.

Although Cao Jian's request was a bit excessive, the idea came from him, and TTV should make a lot of money from the program's revenue, so they won't lose out.

"Secondly, this idea was my idea. My record must be sponsored by the show, and mobile phone brands must also sponsor it. Moreover, I have the first right to sign the singers who participate in the show. If I am not selected, other companies can be selected."

"This one is OK too."

"Third, Wang Fei will be the chief judge of this show, and I can attend as well."

"Ok."

Although Cao Jian's three demands were somewhat harsh, TTV had no choice but to agree to them given his influence.

Even just the act of sending text messages can probably make a lot of money.

"Then we'll sign the contract tomorrow, and I'll send someone over to work with your station to organize the finals starting next May."

"It's settled then, let's do it!"

……

Having reached an agreement, Cao Jian was about to get up and leave when he caught a glimpse of Barbie Hsu (Da S) who had been busy all evening. He casually remarked with a smile, "This girl is not bad. I'll let her give my youth drama a try out."

"Aren't you going to thank Boss Cao?"

Upon hearing this, Chairman Chen of TTV assumed that Cao Jian had taken a liking to the woman and quickly gave her a meaningful look.

"Thank you, Mr. Cao."

Upon hearing that she could star in Boss Cao's youth idol drama, Xu Xiyuan was so excited that she froze on the spot. Hearing what the boss said, she immediately came over to fawn over him.

"I'm not drinking anymore, I'm leaving. I'll wait for your news about Jay Chou."

Cao Jian simply felt that Xu Xiyuan was indeed suitable for the role of Shancai in the upcoming "Meteor Garden" to be filmed next year, and that was all; he had no other thoughts.

"Leaving now?"

Hsu Hsi-yuan and the TTV boss looked bewildered.

The boss, surnamed Chen, was even more puzzled: "Could it be a misunderstanding? Does Boss Cao dislike unspoken rules?"

Actually, Boss Cao came to Taiwan because he had better women to keep him company.

Lin Chih-ling happened to be back in Taiwan for the Lunar New Year. With such a young model like Lin Chih-ling, can you, Barbie Hsu, compare?

"Ding Ding Ding"

The next morning, Cao Jian was enjoying the company of Wang Fei and Lin Zhiling when he was woken up by an urgent phone call.

"Boss Cao, we've found the Jay Chou you were talking about!"

As soon as the call connected, Cao Jian heard the good news.

(End of this chapter)