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Chapter 132 Four Dan, Two Bing, and One Fei? The Boss Lady of Ruishijie! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

After the meal, Liu Xiaoli brought up the matter of cooperation.

Since Lü Rui was willing to come today, it was clear that he had the intention to cooperate, so the two sides naturally turned the topic to negotiating the terms.

Liu Xiaoli first introduced the company's current situation:

"Including myself, Hongxingwu currently has five shareholders: Chen Jingfei, Zhang Jizhong, Huayin International Investment Promotion, and Jinzhao Urban and Rural Construction, all of whom are friends of Xixi's father."

Lü Rui nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

This information is not a secret within the industry.

Liu Yifei was able to repeatedly land the leading role in Zhang Jizhong's projects because the latter was a shareholder of Hongxingwu.

After the introduction, Liu Xiaoli added: "Among the existing shareholders, Jinzhao Urban and Rural Construction is itself a real estate company."

Their enthusiasm for film and television investment has waned in the past two years, and they're willing to withdraw completely. They happen to have a 20% stake and are wondering if you'd be interested in taking it over.

Chen Jingfei is still the shareholder behind Jinchao Township, as you can tell from his name.

A knowing glint flashed in Lü Rui's eyes; he guessed that the two sides had already made a private agreement.

However, this has nothing to do with him.

After a moment's thought, he cut to the chase: "What are the conditions?"

Liu Xiaoli smiled as if she had breathed a sigh of relief, leaned forward slightly, and said with a hint of anticipation:
"Although Xixi has established herself in the film and television industry in recent years and gained a lot of popularity, public relations has always been her weakness. For example, the team has been struggling to cope with the recent public opinion pressure."

In the film industry, we've also tried to find resources, but most of them weren't suitable. These two areas happen to be your strengths, Director Lü.

She paused, a hint of nervousness in her voice, and her tone softened slightly at the end: "So we thought that if you could come in and help fill these two gaps, Qianqian's film and television projects would go more smoothly in the future."

There are also things like personal image and public opinion that can be mitigated... Do you think these conditions are acceptable?

Lu Rui found her slightly awkward appearance quite intriguing.

But then again, it makes sense.

Chen Jingfei has money, and Huayin International Investment Promotion is also willing to spend money, but they don't have many resources. They can only rely on spending money to exchange for resources, and then reap the benefits to break even.

Zhang Jizhong does have resources, but they are limited to the television drama field.

Moreover, although his marketing skills are good, his public relations skills are mediocre; otherwise, he wouldn't have ruined his personal image so badly.

In this situation, if Lü Rui's resources could be involved, it would undoubtedly make up for the shortcomings of Hongxingwu.

"That's a acceptable condition."

Lu Rui gave an answer first, but before Liu Xiaoli could breathe a sigh of relief, he suddenly changed the subject: "I can handle the public relations part, but I can't give a definite guarantee on film and television resources."

The reason I don't work as an artist manager is that I don't want to be involved in the 'casting' process, which would affect the integrity of the project.

Therefore, regarding film resources, I can only guarantee her a role if it suits her. If it's not suitable, I won't compromise, even if I become a shareholder in Starwood. Do you understand?

Liu Xiaoli paused for a moment, then replied after a brief pause, "Understood."

Looking back at Vision's projects, it's clear that they always prioritized quality first, and then considered other factors.

Unlike Huayi Brothers, which crams as many of its artists as possible into every new project, regardless of whether they are a good fit.

"It's good if you understand."

Lü Rui leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed.

Ruishijie already has an existing public relations team and project resources, so leaving them idle is pointless.

As long as there is a suitable project and a suitable role, it doesn't matter who you use.

From a business perspective, cooperating with Red Starwood is simply a win-win situation.

He understood that Liu Xiaoli wanted him to protect Liu Yifei.

But so what?
Liu Yifei is currently on the rise. If she can make a more stable career and earn more money in the film and television industry, he, as a shareholder, can naturally get a share of the profits. No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation.

Once the main cooperation framework is set, there's not much to say about the other additional conditions; they can generally remain the same.

In any case, both sides share the same goal: to help Liu Yifei rise to greater heights and profit from it.

Lu Rui went out and made a phone call to the legal team of Ruixing Group, arranging for them to draft a contract, before returning to the villa.

Liu Xiaoli brewed a new pot of tea.

As Lü Rui drank, he glanced at Liu Yifei, who was holding a kitten, and a bold idea suddenly came to his mind.

"Liu Yifei?"

"Huh? What's wrong?" Liu Yifei looked up, curiously glancing over.

What do you think of the title "Four Dan and Two Bing"?

“That’s awesome!” Liu Yifei thought about it seriously and gave this answer.

The four actresses have been famous for a long time, and their popularity, resources, status, and connections are all top-notch in the industry.

Although Bing and Bing came from behind, they are still very close behind, and they have both awards and box office success, so it is reasonable for them to be ranked alongside the four leading actresses.

At first, many people thought that Bingbing and Shuangbing were trying to extort money, but now, very few people say that.

This is certainly inseparable from Huayi Marketing, but in essence, it is because the two Bings themselves are strong enough. After all, one must be strong to forge iron.

"Would you like to join this camp?" Lu Rui suddenly posed an extremely bold question.

"Huh?" Liu Yifei didn't react for a moment.

Lü Rui emphasized: "Four Dan actresses, two Bing actresses, and one Fei actress..."

Liu Yifei's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this!
It would be a lie to say I don't want to.

Once you're in the entertainment industry, who wouldn't want to be among the top performers?

As the saying goes, "A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier!"

Moreover, the entertainment industry is a place where status, billing, and fame are all important factors.

Her idol is Audrey Hepburn, who is hailed as the "eternal goddess of elegance"!

Although she dared not dream of becoming such a person, achieving even half of what the other person had accomplished would be considered fulfilling her wish.

"Can I...can I?"

Liu Yifei swallowed hard, somewhat incredulous.

"Why not give it a try?" Lu Rui shrugged. "Your popularity is pretty good. Once the movie's box office performance catches up, and you find a way to win a few awards, you'll have a chance, right?"

Now that he had become a shareholder of Hongxingwu, Lü Rui naturally didn't mind lending her a hand.

Of course, this is on the premise that she herself is willing to endure hardship.

and also……

Lu Rui looked at Liu Xiaoli and said bluntly, "Marketing requires money."

"No problem! We can handle it!"

Liu Xiaoli didn't hesitate at all; compared to high-quality film and television resources, money was the least important thing.

"Senior, thank you." Liu Yifei's face was flushed, clearly still under the influence of alcohol, and she excitedly began to ramble on, "Having drifted through half my life..."

Lü Rui: "???"

Liu Xiaoli leaned over and covered her mouth, both angry and annoyed: "What nonsense are you talking about, you little brat!"

Hongxingwu was in a hurry, so the two sides officially signed the contract the next day.

Jinzhao Urban and Rural Construction withdrew from the shareholder list, transferring 20% ​​of its shares to Ruixing Group for control.

After that, the troublesome matter that Liu Xiaoli found impossible to handle was resolved by Lü Rui with just one phone call.

What are all those allies for? We can't just leave them as decorations, can we?

He simply stated that Liu Yifei was under his protection, and the negative rumors online quickly dissipated, turning a gloomy day into a sunny one.

Liu Xiaoli was completely stunned!
The problem that I've been struggling with for so long has just disappeared in an instant?
It wasn't until later that she realized that her pride and joy, Red Star Dock, was nothing more than a pushover in the eyes of many people.

In contrast, Ruishijie is different.

Nobody's stupid. Offending Lü Rui is equivalent to offending a host of capital players, including China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Enlight Media, Huayi Brothers Media, Bona Film Group, and others.

Leaving aside the others for now, just the China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group alone are enough to give some people a hard time!

Now, only the title "celestial fairy" is a bit of a problem.

From a public relations perspective, this term is undoubtedly intended to "praise someone to death."

However, fans particularly love this title and have elevated it to a higher status than titles such as "Princess Sissi" or "Baozi".

Suppression is definitely not going to work, so Lü Rui could only advise Liu Yifei: "Since you can't get rid of it, learn to accept it. If you can keep this 'label' in check, it will also be of great benefit to you."

When you go out to participate in events in the future, try to be as quiet and reserved as possible. If your fans like that, then you can maintain your "ethereal" image and persona.

"Okay," Liu Yifei pouted and muttered softly, "This feels so tiring."

Lu Rui didn't hear clearly and subconsciously leaned closer: "What did you say?"

"No, no, no." She shook her head hastily, then her eyes lit up with a mischievous glint in them. "Then can you stop calling me Little Fei Bao? Like your fans, call me Fairy Sister too~"

"Hey? You're even giving me feedback now?" Lu Rui chuckled, reaching out to pinch her chubby cheeks—they felt really nice to the touch.

Instead of dodging, Liu Yifei subconsciously rubbed her face against his palm, only whispering her protest: "I'm not a chubby-faced girl, you are..."

"Cough cough!"

Liu Xiaoli then came in from outside, pretending not to have seen or heard the commotion, and reminded him, "Director Lü, there's an event on the movie channel. Shall I take Qianqian there first?"

“Okay, go ahead.” Lü Rui nodded. “I also need to go back to Beijing Film Academy; the post-production of the film isn’t finished yet.”

"Bye-bye, senior." Liu Yifei followed her mother out, not forgetting to wink at him.

"See you."

Lu Rui waved his hand, took out his phone and sent a message to the driver, instructing him to prepare the car.

The controversy and public pressure surrounding Liu Yifei's role as "Little Dragon Girl" and the competition for related resources have temporarily subsided.

Meanwhile, Zhou Xun, who was filming "If Love" on set, received a call from his agent.

The noise from the film set was blocked out by the receiver, and Li Shaohong's voice came through the wires, calm yet undeniable: "Stop the actions against Liu Yifei for now."

"Stopped?" Zhou Xun's voice suddenly rose, sharp with disbelief. "Why stop? Didn't we agree to work together to curb her momentum?"

The feud between the two began with their competition for the role of Little Dragon Girl.

Initially, Zhang Jizhong made it clear that he was biased towards Zhou Xun.

But the production team suddenly changed their minds!
After realizing he had been tricked, Zhou Xun was furious and publicly declared that he would never be fooled again.

But on the very night the statement was released, Zhang Jizhong called to explain his "difficult situation".

He said he personally preferred Zhou Xun, but the producer favored Liu Yifei, and he couldn't go against the investors' wishes, so he had to change the choice.

Zhou Xun believed it!

After all, when filming "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," she believed she had a good relationship with Zhang Jizhong and there was no reason for her to be treated this way.

So she took out her anger on Liu Yifei, convinced that the other woman had brought her own funding to the production and stolen her resources.

Even though Liu Yifei called her "Sister Zhou Xun" in a media interview to express her gratitude, she felt it was sarcastic.

Therefore, when the media followed up with her, she chose to refuse to respond.

What she didn't know was that the role of Little Dragon Girl had already been decided internally. Zhang Jizhong wasn't so kind; he was just using her for marketing purposes.

The reason she called to explain was out of consideration for Rong Xinda, who was behind her; she didn't want to offend them too much, so she shifted the blame to the producer.

By a twist of fate, Zhou Xun developed a grudge against Liu Yifei.

He was the one who got the job first, but some little girl who came out of nowhere snatched it away.

She had been holding onto this resentment for almost a year, and now that she saw the other party being besieged by public opinion, she hadn't even vented her anger yet, so how could she just stop?
"There's no other way, we have to stop now." Li Shaohong's voice deepened. "Lu Rui has already spread the word that Liu Yifei is the one he has his eye on."

Zhou Xun gripped his phone tightly, his fingertips almost digging into the plastic case, looking utterly incredulous: "Lü Rui... Director Lü Rui from Rui Vision?"

“That’s right,” Li Shaohong analyzed. “Liu Yifei is the female lead in ‘Taken,’ so she has to shoulder some of the box office pressure. Now she’s embroiled in controversy, and as an investor, Ruishijie certainly won’t sit idly by…”

That's why she decided to pause.

Rong Xinda has the confidence, but there's no need for them to offend Ruishijie over a past casting dispute.

"He wants to protect Liu Yifei?" Zhou Xun's voice lowered, tinged with a hint of resentment.

“It’s not protection, it’s backing up,” Li Shaohong said bluntly. “You know the resources Lü Rui has; he’s working with companies at the level of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group.”

The role of Little Dragon Girl has already been decided, and the filming is already finished. There's no point in making a fuss anymore; it's not worth ruining things over such a small matter.

If you offend Lü Rui, it will be difficult for Rong Xinda's artists to get roles in his productions in the future, including you. This will not benefit you either..."

At that moment, Chen Kexin's voice came from the film set outside, shouting "Actors, get ready!" but Zhou Xun seemed not to hear it.

The words "Lu Rui enters" hit her like a stone, instantly extinguishing her surging anger and leaving only a cold, clear-headed feeling.

Ultimately, the main reason for this crackdown was never her personal grudge against Liu Yifei, but rather the actions taken by various companies after weighing the pros and cons.

Now that a more powerful figure has fallen, they have no choice but to back down.

At that moment, she suddenly remembered the news she had received a while ago, saying that Li Xiaowan was in contact with Hongxingwu...

Clearly, Rongxinda wanted to "incidentally" negotiate the contract for Xiaolongnu while signing "Guo Xiang"!

Although it doesn't seem to have worked out now, this attempt to please both sides disgusts her!

"Since the company has decided to stop, then let it stop."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Xun stood in a corner of the film set, looking at the busy crowd under the spotlight in the distance. The resentment in his heart had not dissipated, but he quietly shifted his focus from Liu Yifei to Rong Xinda.

She remembered that she had less than six months left on her contract with the company, and she also recalled the message that Huayi had sent through someone a while ago...

The allure of her role in "The Banquet" was highlighted, along with a promise to secure more big-budget film opportunities for her.

She had hesitated before, thinking that Rong Xinda had mentored her for so many years, but now…

Li Shaohong's words, "Don't lose sight of the bigger picture," before she hung up the phone were still echoing in Zhou Xun's ears when he suddenly twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a cold smile.

It turns out that in their eyes, Xiaolongnu's competition and the anger she was holding back were just "minor matters".

The assistant director was calling her name again in the distance. Zhou Xun took a deep breath, handed her phone to her assistant, straightened her back, and walked towards the filming area.

The path beneath my feet suddenly seemed to become clear!

Rather than watching Li Xiaowan and Li Shaohong weigh the pros and cons and sacrifice their own interests at Rongxinda, it would be better to go to a place where she can truly be treated as a "major issue".

Huayi Brothers' promises, the roles in "The Banquet," and what broader possibilities lie ahead...

The decision in her heart sprouted like a seed breaking through the soil and took root instantly!
However, what she didn't know was that while she was longing for Huayi, someone else was only thinking about running away.

After filming wrapped on "Eight Heroes", Fan Bingbing rushed back to the set of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Phoenix Cries in Qishan" and played "Daji" alongside Ma Jingtao.

During filming, she also made sure to keep up with the company's internal dynamics.

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Jinghua are now clearly separated.

Chen Daoming, Hu Jun, and the others still planned to leave with Wang Jinghua.

Li Bingbing, Ren Quan, and others plan to stay at Huayi.

On the other hand, Fan Bingbing's situation is quite awkward because the rivalry between the two Bingbings has left her in a difficult position at Huayi Brothers.

Because Wang Zhonglei's strongest supporter was Li Bingbing, who took sides first, followed by her.

So she wanted to follow Wang Jinghua, because if she stayed at Huayi, she would have a hard time competing with Li Bingbing for resources.

Unfortunately, her contract was with Huayi Brothers, not Wang Jinghua, so she could only wait until the contract expired before leaving. For now, she had to compromise and accept resources that Li Bingbing wouldn't accept.

But she was not willing to accept this outcome.

There was nothing she could do before, but after seeing how Liu Yifei was easily "rescued" by Lü Rui after only a few days of being "besieged," hope was rekindled in her heart.

The contract hasn't expired yet, and the cost of breaching it is too high, but that doesn't mean we'll be completely overshadowed by Li Bingbing.

She can absolutely save herself!
It was because of Lü Rui's "The Prestige" that she was able to become one of the "Double Ice" and stabilize her position.

So, could we ask him for help again this time?

She was absolutely certain that Lü Rui and Liu Yifei must have reached some kind of agreement.

After all, those two were acting very mysteriously at the wrap party for "The Prestige".

Although she was not clear about the specifics of the agreement, she was absolutely willing to agree as long as she could get help from Ruishijie and the conditions were not too unreasonable!

She's willing to "sell" even her looks!
What is the body? Isn't it just something to be used?
Moreover, Lu Rui has a good appearance, outstanding temperament, is young and talented, and is also a big shot with resources in his hands. He is simply the chosen one!
If I could try my best, I could become his official girlfriend...

Fan Bingbing doesn't actually mind getting married early. A man like Lü Rui is a golden opportunity to seize!
"The owner's wife at Ruishijie?"

The thought of that title brought a smile to her face.

When that smile spread out, first the corners of her eyes lifted slightly, like hooks dipped in honey, burrowing into people's hearts.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her previously aloof eyes suddenly softened with a layer of moisture, mixed with the bright red of her lips. It was just a very faint smile, yet it exuded a captivating charm.

Her neckline was slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone. The gold jewelry around her neck swayed gently with her breath, and the light fell on her face, even the downy hair seemed to be tinged with an ambiguous halo.

Su Daji was already the focus of the entire crew, and now Fan Bingbing, who was half-reclining on the imperial couch, was the center of attention for the entire crew.

At that moment, the crew member carrying props suddenly stopped, almost hitting his foot with the lamp post he was holding.

The assistant director, who was watching the monitor not far away, forgot to press the pause button and stared intently at her.

Even the veteran lighting technician, holding a thermos on the sidelines, clicked his tongue and muttered to the person next to him, "Now that's what you call a vixen..."

The men's gazes, as if drawn by invisible threads, drifted overtly or covertly toward the imperial bed, their hearts pounding.

Now everyone understands what it means to "bring disaster to the country and its people".

No need for any sorcery; just this smile alone could make a king forget the morning court, abandon his kingdom, and willingly drown in this gentle embrace.

But none of them knew that Fan Bingbing's smile didn't conceal any of the charm from the script.

A shadow was currently flickering in her mind...

That was at a cocktail party, where he was wearing a white shirt with the cuffs rolled up, clinking glasses and chatting with a group of big shots she wouldn't even have the right to talk to on ordinary days. He was handsome, rich, and talented!
(End of this chapter)