Yang Hao now plays an important role in the entertainment industry, and his every move is watched by countless eyes.

All the film and television companies in the industry know that "Zhu Xian" has been completed and is now in post-production.

Companies that have plans to release movies are all trying to inquire about the release date of "Zhu Xian". They don't want to collide head-on with this movie.

But Yang Hao doesn't care about all this. Now Yang Hao is sitting comfortably in his office, drinking tea and playing games.

This kind of life is leisurely and comfortable, but there is only one thing that makes Yang Hao unhappy.

Liu Yifei, Da Mimi, Guan Xiaotong, Tian Xiwei and other good friends were all busy with their own things at this moment, which made Yang Hao feel bored for a while.

Just when Yang Hao was thinking about whether he should look for another young actress to lure after, Yu Li knocked on the door and walked into the office.

"Boss, the editor-in-chief of Forbes China, Fan Luxian, wants to meet with you for an exclusive interview." Yu Li said respectfully.

Yu Li now really admires her boss. He has achieved such great success in just a few years.

She still remembers very clearly that she had just switched to Yang Hao's side four years ago. At that time, Yang Hao was still running the braised chicken rice business, and the film and television company was just a makeshift team.

In addition to the boss Yang Hao, there is only one contracted artist, Zhao Liying. In just four years, her boss's net worth has exceeded 30 billion.

Nowadays, the editor-in-chief of Forbes China comes to interview us in person.

Yu Li felt that the past four years were like a dream, and it felt very unreal.

"Okay, tell Editor-in-Chief Fan that the interview will be scheduled for tomorrow."

Yang Hao has no objection to being on Forbes. What he wants in the entertainment industry is fame, and the greater the fame, the faster he can make money.

The more famous you are, the easier it is to pick up girls.

Guan Xiaotong and Tian Xiwei only hinted slightly, and the other party took the bait. The unspoken rules went extremely smoothly.

He is handsome, rich, and can provide resources. I'm afraid there is no young actress in the entertainment industry who can refuse him.
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The next afternoon, Yang Hao's company welcomed a wave of guests, including Forbes China's editor-in-chief Fan Luxian and his accompanying assistants, secretaries, photographers, etc.

The team brought by the other party was very professional, and they set up the photography venue in Yang Hao's office in a short while.

Yang Hao and Fan Luxian sat opposite each other, and the interview began.

"Boss Yang, I heard that you made your first pot of gold by making braised chicken. Is this true?"

It is obvious that Fan Luxian had conducted a detailed investigation on Yang Hao and knew very well the source of Yang Hao's first pot of gold.

"Yes." Yang Hao nodded in affirmation.

"When I was studying at Beijing Film Academy, I had the idea of ​​making money, so I opened a few braised chicken restaurants. Unexpectedly, the business was very popular, so I made a lot of money."

"Boss Yang, since the braised chicken business is very profitable, why don't you continue to expand it? Wouldn't it be a pity to give it up?"

"The catering industry is a real economy that takes up too much energy. It runs counter to my dream of making a movie, so I chose to give it up..."

Yang Hao spoke a lot of nonsense and correct words, such as dream of movies and art.

The most fundamental reason for me to get involved in the entertainment industry is that I have control over the entertainment cashback system. With such a system, wouldn’t it be crazy not to get involved in the entertainment industry?
Afterwards, Fan Luxian asked some questions about studying at the Beijing Film Academy and investing in movies after graduation.

Perhaps feeling that the interview was almost over, Fan Luxian changed the subject and got straight to the point, starting to talk about Yang Hao's worth.

"Mr. Yang, based on your past investments in movies and TV series like Bridget Jones Meets Seattle, Charlotte's Troubles, The Richest Tomato, The Blade of the Assassin, and The Witch, including box office and copyright revenue, you have made a total of about 5 billion. Do you agree with this number?"

These film and television investments spanned four years, and the box office, copyright and other income were scattered. As for how much money was earned, Yang Hao only had a rough estimate in his mind, estimating it to be around 40 to 50 billion, which was basically the same as what Fan Luxian said.

"That's about right!" He nodded, agreeing with the figure of 5 billion.

"Then Mr. Yang, do you think the value of Haori Film and Television Culture Media is worth 10 billion?"

"Of course it's worth it."

Last year, Yang Hao's company produced nearly ten movies and TV series, with a profit of more than 2 billion yuan. Yang Hao felt that a market value of 10 billion yuan was too little.

"According to Tianyancha, you, Mr. Yang, also own about 70% of the shares in the companies of Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, Liu Yifei, Zhao Liying and others. The value of these shares should be more than billion."

Yang Hao nodded again to show his agreement.

The value of each of the 85 flowers is no less than that of a small listed company. The company of the four of them owns more than half of the shares, and the valuation of billion is really not much.

"As far as I know, Mr. Yang, you still own 14.94% of ByteDance and 30% of Maoyan."

"The combined valuation of these two items should be over 20 billion, which means that Mr. Yang is now worth 32 billion."

Yang Hao had no objection to this valuation.

If you really want to calculate it, this valuation is definitely too low, especially the valuation of Haori Film and Television Culture Media is seriously too low. A film and television company with annual profits of more than 2 billion is actually valued at only 10 billion.

If Yang Hao announced that he would raise funds with a valuation of 10 billion, I'm afraid the people queuing up for investment would have to line up from the imperial capital to the magic city.

"Okay, that's the end of today's interview. When Forbes China goes to print in October, I'll mail you a copy in advance."

After seeing off Fan Luxian and his team from Forbes China, Yang Hao fell into boring days again.
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By September, Yang Hao had been waiting for news from Brother Baoqiang.

Man proposes, God disposes. Brother Baoqiang's divorce lawsuit did not go smoothly, especially the custody of the children and the division of property. In this regard, there has always been dispute between Ma Rong and Brother Baoqiang.

It was originally thought that "Detective Chinatown 2" could start filming in October and be released during the Spring Festival, but now it seems that this is impossible.

"Yang Hao, is the project of "Detective Chinatown 2" going to be postponed?" Upon discovering that there were changes in the project of "Detective Chinatown 2", Ci Peikang immediately called to inquire.

"Mr. Ci, it is estimated that this project cannot be launched this year." Yang Hao said helplessly.

"Okay then, come to China Film Academy and we can meet and talk."
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Sohu Building is only about 8 kilometers away from China Film Group Corporation. As long as there is no traffic jam, it can be reached in minutes.

When I arrived at Ci Peikang's office and pushed the door open, I found that not only Ci Peikang was there, but Zhang Yimou and Da Tiantian were also there.

"Mr. Ci, Director Zhang, and Tiantian." Yang Hao greeted them one by one.

When Yang Hao saw Zhang Yimou and Da Tiantian, he knew what Ci Peikang meant by asking him out today.

It should be to talk to yourself about the schedule issue.

"The Great Wall" was a Sino-foreign co-production directed by Zhang Yimou with an investment of up to 1 billion yuan. China Film Corporation has a very large share in the film.

China Film also has a share in "Zhu Xian" and "Detective Chinatown 3", and it is naturally impossible for the release dates of these films to clash.

Zhang Yimou's movies have always had good box office, but compared with Yang Hao's performance in recent years, there is a big gap. So Ci Peikang wanted to avoid the release of "The Great Wall" during the same period as "Zhu Xian" and "Detective Chinatown".

Originally, "The Great Wall" was scheduled for November, but now I heard that the situation of "Detective Chinatown 2" has changed, which means that the Spring Festival schedule has been vacated.

Naturally, Ci Peikang and Zhang Yimou wanted to release "The Great Wall" during the Spring Festival.

"Yang Hao, is it certain that Detective Chinatown 2 will not be filmed this year?"

Ci Peikang still wanted to ask this question again in person, he didn't want to make any mistakes.

"Wang Baoqiang's divorce lawsuit is too complicated, so we definitely can't film it this year." Yang Hao answered affirmatively.

Hearing Yang Hao's affirmative answer, Ci Peikang and Zhang Yimou looked at each other and nodded to each other.

"Okay, let's just say that."

The schedule was coordinated well and the atmosphere on the scene instantly became harmonious.

"Mr. Yang, when are you free, come and make a cameo appearance in my new movie?" Zhang Yimou suggested casually as he saw that the atmosphere was good.

In the entertainment industry, you will find that well-known directors such as Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen, Feng Kuzi, Chen Shishi, etc., all have very good acting skills and have made guest appearances in film and television dramas.

Yang Hao often directs and acts in his own films, which is somewhat similar to Stephen Chow.

"Sure, as long as Director Zhang asks for the next movie, I will be there whenever he calls." Yang Hao spoke the polite words very skillfully.

To be honest, Yang Hao felt a little sorry for Zhang Yimou. After "The Great Wall", Zhang Yimou's reputation began to decline sharply and his popularity among the public also began to collapse.

Even though "Twenty-One Articles" had good box office and word of mouth, there were still a lot of haters surrounding him.

When Zhang Yimou and Da Tiantian left, only Yang Hao and Ci Peikang were left in the office.

Yang Hao then said, "By the way, Mr. Ci, how is the film "Dying to Survive" passing the review?"

"The film has been submitted, and it should have no problem passing the review, but according to rumors, now is not the best time to release the film, so it will have to be shelved for a while."

Next, Ci Peikang briefly explained the 13th Five-Year Plan and medical reform policies to Yang Hao.

At this time, Yang Hao suddenly realized that how did the movie "Dying to Survive" pass the review in the previous life when it clearly touched upon such a large interest group? It turned out that the issues reflected in this movie just happened to be in line with the policies promoted by the bigwigs.

The reason why it is being suppressed now is that the medical reform policy has not yet been officially implemented, and screening it now may generate negative public opinion.

“Okay, Mr. Ci, I understand.” Knowing that there would be no problem with "Dying to Survive" passing the review and it was just temporarily shelved, Yang Hao was completely relieved.
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After saying goodbye to Ci Peikang and walking out of the office, I saw Da Tiantian standing outside the room and had not left.

"Tiantian, are you waiting for me?"

"If not you, who else can I wait for?"

There are many gossipy people in China Film Group, so Yang Hao couldn't do anything too intimate.

When they entered the underground parking lot and Da Tiantian sat in the passenger seat, Yang Hao reached out and hugged Da Tiantian in his arms, letting her sit on his lap.

Hugging Da Tiantian's plump body and smelling her faint fragrance, Yang Hao felt refreshed.

"My dear, you have to be careful. The box office of 'Zhu Xian' directed by you may not be crushed by 'The Great Wall'!" In order for Da Tiantian to become the heroine of 'The Great Wall', her family put in a lot of effort and had high expectations for Da Tiantian.

"Tiantian, as long as you are happy." Looking at Tiantian's confident look, Yang Hao really didn't want to discourage her.

"Yang Hao, do you think the movie "The Great Wall" will flop at the box office?" Da Tiantian said dissatisfiedly after hearing Yang Hao's reply.

"Tiantian, do you think it is possible for a movie to please both foreign and domestic audiences?"

"Besides, if you look at all the Sino-foreign co-productions over the years, apart from Hero, is there any movie that had a good ending?"

If someone said these words, Da Tiantian would not really believe them.

But Yang Hao's vision for film and television investment has long been proven by his unbeatable performance in recent years, which made Da Tiantian choose to believe it.

"Tiantian, didn't I recommend you to act in "Wolf Warrior 2" before? How was the movie?" Yang Hao continued to ask, hugging Tiantian's slender waist.

"We have just finished filming Wolf Warrior 2 and are still in post-production. It was so tiring to shoot this movie. We were exposed to the wind and sun abroad. Look, I have become darker." When talking about Wolf Warrior 2, Da Tiantian couldn't help but complain to Yang Hao.

"Let me see if you have turned black."

"Hey! Where are you putting your hand?" Da Tiantian knocked away Yang Hao's hand that was about to reach to his chest.

"Didn't you ask me to see if you have become darker?" Yang Hao said tremblingly.

"Oh! Let's do it later. I have something important to tell you!" Da Tiantian tried a few times but couldn't move Yang Hao's hand away, so she could only beg for mercy.

Da Tiantian begged for mercy, so Yang Hao had no choice but to let go and talk to her about business.

"Tiantian, you should put your hopes on Wolf Warrior 2. The box office success of this movie is limitless."

"Will the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" really be very high?" Although Yang Hao had mentioned to Da Tiantian before that the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" would be very high, Da Tiantian still didn't quite believe it.

Throughout the history of Chinese cinema, there has never been a military-themed movie that has been a big hit at the box office. Last year, Wolf Warriors 1 grossed over million yuan, setting a box office record for military-themed movies.

Moreover, the cast of "Wolf Warrior 2" is too shabby. The male lead Wu Jing and the female lead herself, to be honest, none of them can fight.

How can this give Da Tiantian confidence?

"Okay, it doesn't matter if you don't believe me now. Once The Great Wall fails, you will believe what I say."

Yang Hao knew one thing: no one would easily change his mind unless he got hurt.

"Tiantian, you have to get along well with Wu Jing and strive to be the female lead in his next movie. If you can work with him in two or three movies, then your status in the entertainment industry will really take off."

Wu Jing’s success is not limited to Wolf Warrior 2. His subsequent works such as The Wandering Earth and The Battle at Lake Changjin are both better than the last.

"Okay, I'll remember that." Although Da Tiantian didn't know what made Wu Jing so valued by Yang Hao, she still chose to believe it.

"Now that we've talked about business, shouldn't we talk about life and our ideals?"

"Um~no!"

...(End of chapter)