Rebirth: An Outlier in the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 86 Liu Yifei, you son of a bitch!

"So, Huangliangmeng's music influenced the censorship of Huangliangmeng's film and television works?"

Huang Yiliang was speechless after learning the reason why the review was blocked.

This is truly ridiculous. Li Bai's vulgarity has nothing to do with Du Fu.

These are two completely different companies, and even the art forms of their works are different.

"What good ideas do you have?" Huang Yiliang asked Ning Hao.

Ning Hao glanced at Huang Yiliang very carefully.

"Since the issue isn't related to content creation, the only solution is to change the names of the production company and producer, 'Huangliangmeng Films'."

"Then the film rights are sold directly to other film and television companies, such as China Film Group and Huayi Brothers, at a package price," Ning Hao said in a low voice.

He knew, of course, that this was hard to accept, especially for a hot-blooded young man like Huang Yiliang.

"Is there any other way?"

"How much will it cost?"

Huang Yiliang continued to ask.

Ning Hao's eyes lit up when he heard the word "money," but he knew very well that this was probably not something money could solve.

"How about I ask some of the more respected teachers in our school to step in and see if we can mediate?" Ning Hao said, forcing himself to speak.

He really didn't want to get involved, but whether "Crazy Stone" could be released, and whether it could be released in a good time slot, was related to his future.

"Alright! You and Wang Zha handle this. Don't skimp on the cigarettes, alcohol, and gifts you need; consider it a way to show respect to your teachers."

Huang Yiliang nodded in agreement.

Regardless of whether this matter is effective or not, he has to show that he is willing to cooperate, at least to let people in the film industry know that this is someone else picking on him.

"good!"

Ning Hao felt a little better when he heard that he was spending other people's money and using his own connections.

"By the way, you just mentioned Huayi. Does Huayi have a publishing license?" Huang Yiliang asked curiously.

"Of course, Huayi Brothers was on the first batch of private enterprise lists released by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television last month. However, they have only just set up their distribution channels, and 'A World Without Thieves' is still being distributed by China Film Group," Ning Hao explained.

This guy definitely didn't choose Huayi for the sake of saving money; it's Huang Yiliang's money he's spending, so of course he's not going to try to save Huang Yiliang any money.

The main reason is that China Film Group releases a large number of films every year, so they certainly wouldn't pay much attention to the release of a low-budget film like "Crazy Stone".

Huayi is different. If the film is distributed by Huayi, they will do everything they can to promote it and make a splash in the first round of distribution by Huayi Brothers.

"Can all private enterprises apply for a license to issue licenses?" Huang Yiliang became even more curious.

He had previously heard Huang Haidong say that only state-owned film studios had the right to distribute films, and all other privately-owned film companies could only entrust state-owned film studios to distribute their films.

Ning Hao replied, "Uh 1! In principle, all private enterprises can apply, but the approval authority is in the hands of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and it also depends on whether you meet some relevant qualification requirements."

"Damn it!" Huang Yiliang immediately understood.

Again, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television retains all the right of interpretation.

Not long after Ning Hao left, a sly guy jumped in.

"Hehe, unexpected, isn't it?"

"Why are you back again? Which scoundrel told you you were very dedicated to your work?"

Huang Yiliang was quite surprised; he was currently in his office in the parking lot.

This guy had already rented the entire floor above "Huangliangmeng Music" intending to use it as office space for "Huangliangmeng Film and Television," but before he could even get started, he was given a huge setback. It seems the renovations will have to be put on hold for now.

"No way, I've finished filming my scenes in Jiuzhaigou, okay? We'll go film in other locations after the New Year." Ya Hua Zi proudly made a peace sign.

It seems she is very satisfied with her performance in the drama.

"How did you know I was here?" Huang Yiliang asked curiously.

His office was in a small storage room in the parking lot, and even most of the employees at Huang Liangmeng Music didn't know about it.

"Hehe, I can't tell you," Yahuazi said with a particularly loyal laugh.

Actually, it was Xiao Xiao who told her. She often sent Xiao Xiao stills from the set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," and Xiao Xiao is now her loyal fan.

"Be careful not to sit near the door, it's dirty," Huang Yiliang warned.

Ya Huazi especially likes to wear light-colored or brightly colored clothes, which are easy to get dirty.

"Your office is so shabby!" Toothbrush said disdainfully.

Huang Yiliang pointed it out, and she also noticed a musty smell in the office.

"Hey—! I don't have any money. How about you, this little rich girl, lend me some?" Huang Yiliang blurted out.

"Hehe, guess whether I believe it or not."

Yahuazi had already confirmed with her beautiful mother that the guy in front of her really had made a hundred million.

"Why are you empty-handed? You didn't even bring any local specialties or anything." Huang Yiliang casually changed the subject.

"Who said there weren't any? There were two big bags, okay? I gave them all to Sister Xiaoxiao," Yahuazi said irritably.

She gets angry when she talks about it. Ms. Liu arranged two large bags of local specialties from Jiuzhaigou for her, without even considering whether she could carry them.

Huang Yiliang immediately understood; it was Xiao Xiao who had told Ya Huazi about his presence here.

"Have you eaten? I'll treat you to dinner." Huang Yiliang turned off the lights and locked the door.

"I just had breakfast at home, but I can still eat more," Yahuazi said with an unpretentious smile.

This girl can be really carefree sometimes; she says whatever comes to mind.

"Be careful not to gain weight!"

Huang Yiliang kindly reminded this guy who was letting himself go.

"You're the one who's getting fat. I'll never get fat," Yahuazi said, tilting her head back with exceptional confidence.

"Could you say it again? I'd like to record it," Huang Yiliang suggested with a wicked sense of humor.

"I'm fine with recordings, as long as I don't gain weight."

Ya Huazi happened to see a point-and-shoot camera in Huang Yiliang's car.

This is a new purchase by Huang Yiliang.

As a promising directing student, he naturally had to carry a camera with him at all times, so that if he and Sister Yuanyuan ever got emotional, they could take a picture to remember the occasion.

"Oh my! So arrogant?" Huang Yiliang grinned mischievously.

If time could be accelerated, Huang Yiliang would be particularly eager to see Ya Huazi twenty years from now; her expression would surely be very interesting.

"Come closer!"

"Hey! You're doing the peace sign with me like that!" Ya Hua Zi even started instructing Huang Yi Liang on how to do it.

"eggplant!"

Huang Yiliang pressed the shutter and took more than a dozen photos, letting Ya Huazi slowly pick them out.

"Did you go out alone?" Huang Yiliang asked as he drove.

He seemed to have never seen Ya Huazi with an assistant before; the young woman was very down-to-earth.

"No, the company driver brought me here, and I told him to go back."

Yahua sat in the passenger seat, carefully selecting photos from the camera, deleting those she wasn't satisfied with one by one.

"The reruns of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' are becoming increasingly popular, so be careful when you go out." Huang Yiliang glanced at Ya Huazi.

Previously, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" only premiered on Zhejiang TV's Economic and Lifestyle Channel, and not many people knew Wang Yuyan, played by Ya Hua Zi. Recently, many TV stations have been rebroadcasting it. In addition, after being interviewed by reporters on the set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," Ya Hua Zi is now considered a somewhat well-known TV actress.

"I know, about Mr. Wu being kidnapped, right?" Toothbrush replied irrelevantly.

However, Huang Yiliang knew what she was talking about.

Actor Wu Ruofu was kidnapped in February. At the time, the case was unclear and only circulated in a small circle. It wasn't until last month when the court sentenced several kidnappers to death and the news media reported on the case extensively that it caused a national sensation.

It was around this time that many big stars in the entertainment industry began to pay attention to their personal security.

"You know that's good. Don't go out and cause trouble by yourself anymore, or someone might take you away one day." Huang Yiliang gave Ya Huazi a sinister and terrifying performance.

Yahuazi wasn't intimidated at all; she was a professional actress and had seen all sorts of horror movies.

"Aren't you going to ask me why I'm looking for you?" Yahuazi asked.

"Huh? You have something to say again? Why do you always have something to say when you contact me? Can't you just want to treat me to a meal?" Huang Yiliang said irritably.

"Hehe, okay, this meal is on me, don't try to take it from me," Toothpaste said with a nonchalant laugh.

"If that's the case, then I'll choose a more expensive restaurant."

Huang Yiliang decisively decided to cut her tooth, causing her pain for several months.

"No, I don't want to go to those big hotels. Aren't you from Beijing? Let's go to some interesting little restaurants," Ya Hua Zi quickly said.

Then, Huang Yiliang took her to the snack street, and the two of them ate their way from one end of the street to the other. They still hadn't spent all of Ya Huazi's hundred yuan.

"I got chili oil on my face."

"I don't have hands, can you wipe it for me?" the girl with the toothbrush said sweetly.

She was holding several skewers of snacks in each hand, and Huang Yiliang was the one who got her the drinks.

Huang Yiliang didn't think there was anything ambiguous about it and simply helped her clean it up.

If a young girl like that asks you to hang out whenever she has free time, and you still don't understand, then you're definitely pretending to be stupid.

"Mmm, this is delicious, take a bite." Toothbrush especially likes to share happiness with others.

"Is it spicy?" Huang Yiliang asked cautiously.

"Mildly spicy!" she said, feeling that wasn't convincing enough, so she added, "I'd be a little puppy if I lied to you."

Huang Yiliang took a bite.

"Liu Yifei, you son of a bitch."

"Woof woof one"

After saying, "I'm a very trustworthy dog," the dog with the prominent teeth laughed and said, "I kept my word, and for me, it's only mildly spicy!"

Huang Yiliang could only silently drink his beverage. Zhang Wuji's mother's words were indeed something that should never be forgotten.

"Don't drink it all! Leave some for me," Yahuazi quickly said.

Huang Yiliang sucked even faster, leaving an empty bottle for Ya Huazi.

"How could you do this? I love this place's iced lemon tea the most, and it's such a long walk back." Toothbrush glared angrily at Huang Yiliang.

Huang Yiliang quickly grabbed the other person.

"What are you talking about? Going back again? Listen to me, turn left ahead, there's a small alley, the handmade lemon tea there is even better."

"Okay, I'll have two cups." Ya Hua Zi nodded in satisfaction.

She trusted all the food recommended by Huang Yiliang and liked every single one of them.

"How do you know so many great places, and so much delicious food?"

Ya Hua Zi sat on a long stone bench under the willow tree, with a pool of shimmering lake water in front of him.

"Brother, I'm a local. I thought you were some little sea turtle!" Huang Yiliang handed Ya Huazi a cup of hand-whipped lemon tea.

He's not exactly a local, but he was born in BJ, that's for sure.

He was unsupervised growing up, and after school he would ride his bicycle with Wu Hao and a few others through the streets, alleys and lanes, so it was hard for him not to know them well.

"Mmm, delicious! Not too sweet!"

Ya Huazi's standard for a good drink is that it shouldn't be too sweet.

Huang Yiliang also sat down next to her with a cup of lemon tea, enjoying the breeze.

"I heard those people teamed up against your company, you..."

Yahua's voice inexplicably softened, perhaps recalling her experience of being slandered by an entertainment magazine! Even her eyes were much gentler than usual.

"Stop, you're not trying to comfort me, are you?" Huang Yiliang said with amusement.

"Hey! How can you be like this? Can't I even show a little concern?" Ya Huazi rolled her eyes at Huang Yiliang.

Honestly, he interrupted my emotions, so I can't get sentimental anymore.

Huang Yiliang's phone rang.

It was his father, Huang Haidong. Huang Haidong learned that "Crazy Stone" had been rejected by the censors and asked if he needed any help.

"No need, just focus on your competition! If you're so kind, bring back a championship and set a good example. You're in your fifties and sixties and you don't even have a single trophy at home. Aren't you ashamed?" Huang Yiliang started his sarcastic mode.

Huang Haidong was so angry that he hung up the phone immediately.

"How dare you talk to your dad like that?" The envy in Yahuazi's eyes was impossible to hide.

"Your dad is so good, he didn't break your legs." This little girl probably has some kind of father complex, what's there to envy?

Huang Haidong had beaten up Huang Yiliang before, but Huang Yiliang would always run away; no one would be stupid enough to stand still and let their own father beat them up.

Later, when Huang Yiliang grew to be about the same age, Huang Haidong probably assessed the fighting strength of both sides and became less willing to beat his son, instead opting for equal dialogue.

"I also want to say that your mom is really great," Huang Yiliang said sincerely.

"No, that's not true. My mom always makes me do this and that, and I don't like any of it," Yahuazi immediately retorted.

Huang Yiliang has no interest in stirring up trouble between mother and daughter, and he will not dwell on this topic.

"You haven't told me what you wanted to see me about yet, and it's already afternoon!" Huang Yiliang reminded him.

"Yeah! Time flies!" Yahuazi glanced at her watch.

"Let's go see a movie! Didn't I tell you? It's at eight o'clock," Yahuazi said, trying to justify himself.

"Are you sure you said that?" Huang Yiliang exposed this forgetful idiot to his face.

"Uh—! Maybe you didn't hear me clearly!" Toothpaste laughed awkwardly.

"Is it because you're watching 'A World Without Thieves'?" Huang Yiliang felt inexplicably familiar with the movie-watching routine.

A man and a woman watching a movie—he seemed to have seen it in a popular blog post on Zhiyou.com. This was clearly one of Bai Yao's three strategies for winning over a man.

Sister Yao Yao herself is a long-time single person, yet many female students have made her a hot topic.

"No, it's a movie I starred in, premiering tonight," Yahuazi said proudly.

"The female lead?" Huang Yiliang asked.

"That's right!" Yahuazi's voice grew even more proud.

"The movie premieres tonight, don't you, as the leading actress, need to do any promotion?"

"Uh, Huang Yiliang stumped Ya Huazi with his question."

She really didn't know why the production company wasn't doing any promotion.

Huang Yiliang chuckled.

You didn't do any promotion, yet you dared to release your film between the release dates of "A World Without Thieves" and "Kung Fu Hustle".

Are you making a triumphant return?

They didn't even take Feng Xiaogang and Stephen Chow seriously.

Even Fish Leong's mother wouldn't have this kind of courage!

Huang Yiliang suddenly became interested in the movie.

Why are you looking at me like that? I acted really well.

Okay! Huang Yiliang's gaze towards the mentally challenged was indeed a bit hurtful, but Ya Huazi happens to be a very sensitive person.

"I apologize to you. Regardless of whether the movie is good or not, you definitely put a lot of effort into your acting, right?"

"That's right!" Toothbrush nodded seriously.

This little girl is relatively easy to please now, but it's hard to say what will happen in a few years.

"It's still early before eight o'clock!"

"Let's take a walk by the lake. Do you think there are any fish in it?"

"It existed before, but it's hard to say now!"

Huang Yiliang and Ya Huazi walked along, chatting and laughing.

No one knows who made the first move, but before long, their hands were clasped together without anyone knowing.