After the celebration banquet, Jiang Heng did not prepare any new special effects blockbusters as the media had reported, but instead focused his time and energy on corporate governance and integration.

First, a group of senior and middle-level executives who embezzled company assets and enriched themselves were caught. Some were transferred to judicial authorities, while others were simply fired.

So much so that when holding meetings, people used words like "shocking" and "terrifying to death after watching it" to describe it.

In fact, it is normal to think about it. iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video under Jiang Heng's name are the real leaders in the industry. There are countless boys and girls who have a "star dream" and want to step into the door and become a contracted artist.

Most of these people have no chance to meet Jiang Heng. All they can meet are the low-level employees and middle-level managers of iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video.

But it is written in "Journey to the West" that the closer you are to Lingshan Mountain, the more powerful the monsters are.

Many people who don't even have the qualifications to sit in front of Jiang Heng are envied and flattered by others outside the office. It's no wonder that they make some messes.

This is just a film company, but Jiang Heng also owns Iron Fist Technology, which released "Zhu Xian" and "League of Legends", an Internet technology company that owns Weibo and Douban, the country's number one special effects company "Good Time", and the Chihong Cinema Investment Company which has shares in the "China Film Chihong" and "Shanghai Film Chihong" cinema chains...

There are nearly a hundred companies, big and small, in total.

Jiang Heng spends two-thirds of his time every year filming movies. Excluding his personal life and participating in various business activities, he has very little time to spend on company management.

If he didn't have the help of a "super microcomputer" to check the accounts from time to time to catch the corrupt officials and deter them, the company would have been emptied long ago if it had only relied on professional managers.

Therefore, Jiang Heng's round of company rectification activities lasted for more than three months and came to an end only after the establishment of a group company.

And now, the summer of 2012 has arrived, and the much-anticipated and controversial "Black Myth: Wukong" is about to be released.

In the office of the chairman of the group company, Yu Dong came to report the film's publicity and promotion plan.

In fact, there is nothing special about it. They are all old methods and old routines, without much novelty.

But Jiang Heng is the director, so he has to review it.

"Well, the premiere ceremony will be held at the Olympic Sports Center. Invitations to the media and guests have been sent out. The online ticket subsidy is 60 million yuan. Pre-sales are good and have exceeded 200 million yuan. Offline theaters and public transportation media have also posted posters..."

Yu Dong sat opposite Jiang Heng and talked incessantly.

Jiang Heng flipped through it casually and thought there was nothing wrong, so he said, "Okay, let's do it this way. I trust you to do it!"

In this round of governance inspection, there were basically no problems with Bonna.

Firstly, Lao Yu himself is also the boss, but his shareholding ratio is slightly lower. Secondly, he is indeed a capable person and has always done a good job in the field of film promotion and marketing.

Yu Dong laughed at this and then said, "I plan to schedule the release of The Man from Macau on August 3rd, and the premiere on July 28th. Will there be time?"

Jiang Heng had been planning to go on a trip, but he didn't want to be dragged down by company matters and hasn't gone on the trip yet.

Hearing Yu Dong say this, Jiang Heng took out a cigar and threw it to Yu Dong, then lit up his own and said with a smile: "Since you said so, I must be there!"

Yu Dong lit up the cigar in his hand and took a puff, then said with a smile: "It's mainly because of your help in promotion that the box office can increase by tens of millions!"

Jiang Heng leaned back and laughed, "Tens of millions are not enough for them to be greedy!"

Yu Dong looked embarrassed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "This is how business is. Those who work below will be greedy and take advantage of opportunities. I heard that the situation is even worse in big Internet companies like Penguin and Baidu!"

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, because it was 2012 and Yu Dong had heard limited information.

He also knew what happened in the next few years. In 22, a famous platform investigated and dealt with 41 criminal cases and transferred hundreds of people to judicial authorities.

These include various types of cases such as accepting bribes from partners, misappropriating company settlement funds, and intercepting and stealing merchant profits.

I have to say that some people are really brave!

So although Jiang Heng was a little angry at first, it didn't matter after a while.

If you embezzle his money, you will most likely be sent to jail, so there is no need to be too angry.

After chatting for a while about the company's anti-corruption efforts, and then going back to the film's promotion and discussing a few details, Yu Dong left.

Not long after, Liu Yifei came in. She was wearing a white shirt and blue straight jeans, and she looked clean and refreshed.

Jiang Heng stood up quickly, gave him a hug and said with a smile, "Are you done over there?"

"We just finished filming, and I came to see you right away!"

Liu Yifei is no longer in Chen Jinfei's agency, but has set up her own agency and is her own boss.

She originally wanted to join iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video, but Jiang Heng felt that it was unnecessary. He was not short of that little money, so he suggested that Liu Yifei set up her own studio and keep all the money she earned.

Liu Yifei said pitifully that it is easy to be your own boss in the circle, but it would be miserable if you have no resources.

Jiang Heng said, with me here, how could I lack your resources?
Liu Yifei said, if you want to star in a martial arts blockbuster and let Jing Tian be the female lead, there is no chance for me, and then Jiang Heng became embarrassed!
But the problem is easy to solve. Just make her a movie.

If one isn’t enough, try two. If two aren’t enough, try three.

It has only been 12 years, but he has a lot of classic Chinese and Hollywood movies in his mind. Just making any one of them would be enough to satisfy him.

Then Liu Yifei went to film the movie "Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mojin: The Lost Tomb", produced by iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Pictures and directed by Guo Fan.

Liu Tianxian plays Ding Sitian, the role that Yang Tianbao rarely plays well.

Jiang Heng didn't think there was anything wrong with this.

Because of her identity as a permanent female guest in "Running Man", Yang Tianbao has gained popularity comparable to that of first-line actresses.

It can be said that if Jiang Heng had not mentioned and supported her, she would not have been able to appear in the second season.

Because some actresses who were not doing very well in iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video were interested in this show and tried to find ways to connect with Du Huan.

Jiang Heng felt that although Yang Tianbao's acting skills were not very good, his performance in "Running Man" was really good, so he gave up the idea of ​​replacing him.

Yang Tianbao was very grateful for this, and Huang Xiaoming was even more moved. The two of them treated Jiang Heng to a drink and gave him a sports car to express their gratitude.

Liu Yifei was also very happy after reading the script of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mojin: The Lost Tomb".

Because she knew how popular the original novel was, and the budget given by iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video was very sufficient, a full 2012 million yuan, which was definitely a blockbuster in the mainland market in .

As for the male lead of the film, Jiang Heng chose Han Tong instead of Chen Kun in the original version.

After all, this guy has a rather arrogant temper, so Jiang Heng certainly wouldn't want to invite him over and let his girlfriend suffer.

However, the role of Wang Pangzi was still played by Huang Bo, while Shirley Yang in the film was played by Li Meiqi.

As the heroine of Jiang Heng's first blockbuster, Li Meiqi gradually shifted her work focus to Hollywood after "The Matrix" trilogy.

The reason is simple. Jiang Heng cannot always use her as the female lead, and in the mainland market, she also lacks film and television resources that match her fame.

So, there was no choice but for her to develop her career in Hollywood.

However, my relationship with Jiang Heng is still good, and he can be reached by phone if anything happens.

As for this time, Li Meiqi had no complaints about being invited back to accompany Liu Yifei.

Of course, there will be no discount on the pay!

After all, The Matrix has been released for more than ten years, and now the two are just focusing on their relationship and business. With the participation of Li Meiqi, Liu Yifei, Han Dong, Huang Bo and others, the cast of Mojin: The Lost Legend is even better than the original, and it is one of the most anticipated films of the 2012 Lunar New Year.

This caused people from other film and television companies to complain. Although Jiang Heng was absent, the other movies produced by iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video were also quite good!
Both the cast and the subject matter of the film are very interesting.

Therefore, during this period of time, Liu Yifei has been on the hot searches on Weibo many times, and her popularity has continued to grow, so she is not as angry as before.

As soon as the film was finished, he hurried back to the group company, not willing to wait even a moment longer.

Jiang Heng was very happy to see her. He called his assistant Cui Zhenzhen and asked her to book a seat at the Beijing International Hotel's high-altitude revolving restaurant.

After Cui Zhenzhen left, Liu Yifei said, "I was thinking about making it for you when I get home!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "There is no conflict. We can go home first and go to the restaurant later!"

When Liu Yifei heard this, her cheeks turned slightly red, she nodded softly and said the word "good"!
Jiang Heng couldn't stay any longer, so he took the young lady's hand, took the elevator directly to the underground garage, and drove away in his Ferrari.

In the past six months, because Jiang Heng has not made any movies, the steadiness of an international director has disappeared. In his daily life, he acts more and more like a rich second-generation and drives a sports car to and from get off work.

Liu Yifei naturally also likes sports cars. This year, she ordered a Ferrari 458 Spider at the auto show with a suggested retail price of 443 million yuan.

But the car hasn't been delivered yet, so Jiang Heng looked a little envious.

"Why, it's your turn to drive?"

"Okay!"

The two stopped by the roadside, changed seats, and Liu Yifei drove straight to the house where they lived together. It was not until after seven in the evening that they drove to the revolving restaurant.

During the meal, Liu Yifei asked when to go traveling.

Jiang Heng said: "When do you want?"

"Well, then let's do it in mid-August. It won't interfere with your filming, right?"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "It won't be delayed. The filming will start in September! Where do you want to go?"

"Let's go to the Maldives. I've always wanted to go somewhere where no one knows us, where we can go out and eat together like a normal couple!"

Jiang Heng looked embarrassed, then smiled and said yes.

Liu Yifei talked about a lot of travel strategies she had prepared in advance and asked Jiang Heng what he thought. Jiang Heng naturally had no objection.

Then they talked about next year's work plan. Liu Yifei lowered her head to eat and asked casually, "Are you going to make a movie next year?"

"Ok!"

"Have you decided what to shoot?"

“I’m thinking about it!”

Jiang Heng knew that what she actually wanted to say was, have you decided what role you want me to play?
Although the sequel of "The Demon Cult Leader" was not directed by Jiang Heng, he also acted in it with Jing Tian.

The two girls had the same idea that if one had it, the other should have it as well. Not 100% perfect, but generally speaking, it should be balanced.

For example, this trip, Jiang Heng plans to go to Maldives with Liu Yifei in August.

Then I will definitely go to Bali with Jing Tian at the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

In the second half of the year, she filmed The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber with Jing Tian, ​​so the heroine of next year's new film will have to be Liu Yifei, or someone else who is more suitable.

If we still let Jing Tian take the photos, it would be a bit of bullying.

The problem is that Jiang Heng didn’t think that far ahead at this moment.

Liu Yifei asked: "Do we have to wait for the sequel to The Three-Body Problem?"

Jiang Heng smiled, "Why, do you want to play Cheng Xin?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and snorted, "Am I that much of a saint?"

"She is beautiful and kind-hearted!"

"She is beautiful and kind, but she also has principles!"

Jiang Heng laughed and said, "It's true!"

Liu Yifei asked, "Isn't there still Zhuang Yan?"

Jiang Heng said: "For the role of Zhuang Yan, I plan to use a newcomer to create another first-line actress for the company!"

After hearing this, Liu Yifei knew that she had no chance of getting this role.

However, there is nothing wrong with Jiang Heng's plan. He is considering it from the perspective of the development of the entire company. The ability to continue to create first-line female stars is proof that iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video dominate the mainland entertainment industry.

Although Liu Yifei seemed a little disappointed, she could understand it and said in a sullen tone, "Okay!"
Jiang Heng put down his chopsticks, thought seriously for a while, and then said, "Well, the next one is the sequel to "The Hero Company"!"

"Ah, okay!"

This is an ensemble drama, with Liu Yifei playing Du Qiangwei and Jing Tian playing Lena, but it's hard to say who has more scenes.

After chatting for a while and having dinner, they drove around the Third Ring Road before returning to their residence.

The result was that "the spring night is short and the sun rises high, and from now on the king no longer holds court early in the morning." Jiang Heng did not go to the group company for three consecutive days.

I went there on the fourth day just to show up, take care of some business, and then left early.

Then, it was time for the premiere of Black Myth: Wukong.

Among all the guests, there was one who was very special, Mr. Zhang, who was wearing a red suit.

When he walked onto the red carpet, both the media reporters and the audience were a little surprised.

Someone asked, "Why is he here? Hasn't he always been against others adapting Journey to the West?"

The person next to him said, "It depends on who he objects to. Zhou Xingxing is far away in Hong Kong and has no influence in the mainland. Director Jiang is the number one in the mainland entertainment industry. If he dares to say something wrong, he will have no chance to make it!"

"That's true. In this circle, how many people dare to offend Director Jiang?"

But Zhang Jinlai walked down the red carpet, entered the main venue, and soon met someone he knew.

The person on the other side was very puzzled, "Hey, why are you here?"

"Hi, Director Jiang sent me an invitation, asking me to come over and perform a show. I don't have anything to do recently, so I came over to join in the fun!"

The person on the other side smiled awkwardly and asked what the program was.

Zhang Jinlai said: "I can't really put it into words, but it's pretty high-tech anyway. What's the word for it? Oh, yes, it's that 3D holographic projection technology that Chang'e performed before!"

"Oh, oh, I know, that should be very shocking!" (End of this chapter)