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Chapter 185 Initiative, Penguin Influence

Considering the relationship between Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong, Chen Jingyuan and the others did not have any intention of getting up to approach them.

This made Lu Han rather embarrassed, but Bai Lu and the others still couldn't help but gossip.

I wanted to see some of their interactions, some of which were quite intimate.

Fortunately, they were seated in a relatively secluded spot, and there was a load-bearing pillar blocking their view.

Lu Han and the other two did not notice Chen Jingyuan's presence.

They might be deeply in love, with no one else in their eyes.

Furthermore, the privacy of five-star hotel restaurants is generally well-protected.

At least there won't be any issues with guests taking photos, which is a good thing.

Bai Lu and her best friend He Handan were gossiping quietly, but He Handan's mood had clearly improved a lot.

For someone who idolizes a celebrity, a romantic relationship is like the sky falling down.

Although there will be some "couple pairings" during the film and television industry downturn, often pairing male and female leads together.

But there hasn't been a single official announcement!

Many celebrities aren't stupid; they can create buzz and generate hype by pairing up celebrities.

The most convincing way to judge someone's popularity after an official announcement is to see if they lose any popularity at all. This is when there are hardly any comments on trending topics about couples.

This already speaks volumes.

"The two of them talked in secret for an unknown period of time."

"Judging from their intimate behavior, they've probably been together for a while."

"It seems the two of them previously collaborated on a TV series called 'Sweet Combat'."

...

Listening to Bai Lu and the other person gossiping, Chen Jingyuan couldn't help but shake his head.

Lu Han is considered one of the more responsible celebrities.

Unfortunately, being responsible isn't always a good thing!

As long as there's no official announcement, even if you maintain a relationship secretly, it's fine as long as you're not photographed together.

Even if they are in the same neighborhood, it can be said that they just happened to buy houses in the same place.

Staying at the same hotel can also be used as the same excuse.

Even if the reason is flimsy, fans will automatically fill in the blanks in their minds.

Don't underestimate the madness of idol fans!

While Chen Jingyuan was lost in thought, Bai Lu and He Handan were discussing when their relationship would be discovered by reporters and paparazzi.

The two of them still seemed a little careless, after all, they could recognize each other.

Is it possible that the two of them will voluntarily reveal their relationship?

Chen Jingyuan suddenly spoke up!

"That's unlikely!"

Bai Lu and the others couldn't help but shake their heads.

Normal celebrities wouldn't expose themselves directly; they would at least lay the groundwork for a long time.

For example, when exposing some scandals, it's important to let things happen naturally.

Moreover, Lu Han is a top idol, so it goes without saying how much his career would be affected by the revelation of his relationship.

Whether from a rational or self-interested perspective, it's impossible for them to proactively expose it.

Even if negative news emerges, it should be covered up.

Faced with Bai Lu and the others' disbelief, Chen Jingyuan didn't say anything more.

In another two weeks, it should be time for the two of them to make an official announcement.

Lu Han and his companion didn't stay long before leaving, and Chen Jingyuan and the others also dispersed.

Chen Jingyuan planned to go to bed early, as he would need to get up early the next day to pick someone up from the airport.

The only person who could get him to pick him up at the airport was his mother, Liu Yulan.

My mother, Liu Yulan, was previously based in Hong Kong Island, but she couldn't find a suitable director in Yanjing.

Some directors have their own projects in preparation and are not considered to have taken over the "Better Days" project.

Although Ranco Entertainment's first film was a success, it doesn't mean the second one will be.

Even a large part of the credit for "Hello Mr. Billionaire" can be attributed to the production team of Kaixin Mahua.

After failing to find it in Yanjing, Liu Yulan went to Hong Kong Island through some connections.

After careful selection, they chose Tsang Kwok-cheung, a director from Hong Kong Island.

His first film as an independent director, "Soulmate," produced two Best Actress winners, and although the box office was only over 100 million, it was still profitable.

This alone makes him one of the more successful directors of the new generation.

It's worth mentioning that his father is Eric Tsang, so he has a certain background.

However, it is now 17, and the Hong Kong entertainment industry has completely declined.

Although leading the "July and Ansheng" project was successful, it can only be considered a minor achievement.

A box office of less than 200 million yuan is really nothing in today's box office market.

It's not even as popular as Guo Fan's previous youth film.

Tsang Kwok-cheung has a very clear understanding of his own situation and knows that he cannot rush into starting his next film.

Just then, Lanco Entertainment approached us, and after reading the script, we felt it was quite good.

At the very least, we shouldn't lose money!

Needless to say, it also has the backing of Lanco Entertainment, which is backed by Tencent.

It's worth noting that Tencent and many Hong Kong-based companies have significant connections.

In particular, Penguin Little Ma has many businesses in Hong Kong and shares in several Hong Kong-listed companies.

In addition, Pony Ma is also a key promoter of the Greater Bay Area!

In addition, Pony Ma is also a key promoter of the Greater Bay Area!

Back in June at the first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Forum, Ma Ying-jeou proposed that Hong Kong Island is a global financial hub for technology super-connectors.

It can be said that Penguin has considerable influence in Hong Kong, so naturally Zeng Guoxiang would not dare to offend him.

Although my father can be considered a veteran in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, he is no match for Tencent.

Especially now that Hong Kong Island is still in decline, many Hong Kong artists have collaborated with Tencent.

After all, they are located in the Greater Bay Area, so to some extent they have a close relationship.

Zeng Guoxiang had no reason to refuse Liu Yulan, nor did he intend to.

After securing the director, Liu Yulan rushed back to Yanjing overnight to prepare for the premiere of "Never Say Die".

We had worked together before, but not much time had passed.

Liu Yulan definitely couldn't miss the event, even though the success of "Never Say Die" had nothing to do with her.

This is why Chen Jingyuan needed to pick him up at the airport!

At noon, Chen Jingyuan finally saw Liu Yulan and her assistant.

It only takes a little over 3 hours to fly from Hong Kong Island to Yanjing, even including the time for preparation and boarding.

Liu Yulan can get up at 7 a.m., which is enough time; at least she has plenty of time.

The mother and son met and hugged each other!

"Mom, how have you been on Hong Kong Island lately?!"

Chen Jingyuan spoke first, asking, "This should be Liu Yulan's first trip to Hong Kong Island."

"I was quite curious about Hong Kong Island before."

"However, the only impression I had after the trip was that everything was unusually expensive."

...

Liu Yulan said with a pained expression.

Although Lanco Entertainment has already made a lot of money.

However, she still had some complaints about the prices in Hong Kong.

These words brought a smile to Chen Jingyuan's face, but the cost of living on Hong Kong Island is indeed a bit higher.

Of course, the salary level is also relatively high, and people from the mainland may find it difficult to adapt to life in Hong Kong.

Next, Liu Yulan talked about the director of "Better Days".

Chen Jingyuan nodded, "I never thought that after all this time, it would still be you."

Before his rebirth, the director of "Better Days" was also Tsang Kwok-cheung, but nowadays it is indeed not easy to find a director with available slots.

There are different directors for movies, TV series, and web series. Actually, he thought Guo Fan would be quite suitable.

Guo Fan previously rose to fame with a youth film, and he is skilled in this genre.

Unfortunately, Guo Fan was busy with the post-production of "The Wandering Earth," and he was focused on getting the special effects team to achieve the effects he wanted.

It's simply impossible for him to direct a new film; Tsang Kwok-cheung's directing skills are quite good.