Deceiving Chinese Entertainment Industry for Thirty Years 56

Chapter 56 Ye Quan Zhen and Bingbing (Third Update)

2025-01-21

Chapter 56 Ye Quan Zhen and Bingbing (Third Update)

“Got it!”

“Huh? So smooth?”

“Of course, but is this film worth ten million?”

“What’s to be afraid of! I’m not spending any money anyway!”

“Ma Xun, your methods are a bit wild.”

“Hong Jie, these days, if your methods aren’t wild, how do you make money?”

“Haha… I like that. But I also want to remind you, Teacher Zhang and the others lost quite a bit before.”

“Don’t worry, with me this time, even if they shoot a pile of crap, I can turn it into gold and sell it to others.”

“Just brag!”

Hong Jie delivered good news, *Taichi Master* secured!

Regarding securing this film, Ma Xun was extremely confident.

It’s safe to say that even Zhang Xin Yan himself didn’t expect how wildly popular this film would become!

Actually, Old Master Zhang was already past his prime.

His filmmaking philosophy, to put it bluntly, was already failing to keep up with the times.

For example, for this film, they still stuck to Beijing Sport University, as they always did.

Indeed, martial arts films need martial arts athletes.

But films and television dramas, ultimately, are visual arts, and actors’ performances still require acting skills.

Martial arts athletes, certainly fight beautifully, but their acting skills may not be so great.

Zhang Xin Yan discovered Jet Li. (Li Lianjie)

But don’t overlook the fact that Jet Li not only had great kung fu, but his acting was also quite good.

Like the later *The Warlords*, his acting alongside Andy Lau (De Hua) and Takeshi Kaneshiro (Jin Cheng) was not overshadowed at all, and even surpassed them.

Ma Xun didn’t particularly like Jet Li, but these objective facts must be acknowledged.

It’s very difficult to find someone like Jet Li again.

Take Zhao Wenzhuo for example, his acting was quite immature.

Let’s just say, Teacher Zhao’s fighting skills were not much worse than the “Kung Fu Emperor,” and moreover, he’s even more handsome.

As for Wu Jing… Zhang Xin Yan was actually incredibly lucky.

He could actually discover a potential superstar at the end of his career.

But even so, it couldn’t stop the failure of Yin Du’s model.

Relying solely on sports schools, it’s very difficult to produce good film and television dramas.

Just like Hong Kong martial arts films were more outstanding, and the existence of someone like Jackie Chan (Da Ge Long)… The Seven Little Fortunes, they were originally from an opera troupe.

They could both fight and act.

And this, is something only Ma Xun, the time traveler, knew.

Old Master Zhang Xin Yan himself probably thought the prospects of *Taichi Master* were not very good.

This was almost certain; the previous *Kung Fu Kid* absolutely dealt a heavy blow to Old Master Zhang.

Zhong Liti and Hu Hui Zhong, their salaries weren’t low.

As a result, the film didn’t even earn 1 million HKD in Hong Kong.

Yin Du probably lost a lot of money.

Now Ma Xun had Hong Jie offer a price of ten million yuan, and that was only for the mainland copyright of *Taichi Master*.

Old Master Zhang would definitely agree to sell!

However, Ma Xun was indeed a bit cautious, so he mentioned the copyright of *Kung Fu Kid* to Hong Jie.

It was because he knew how popular *Taichi Master* would become in the future.

Now that everything was going smoothly, there was no need to mention it.

However, Ma Xun was going to go to Shaoyang.

He planned to tell Hong Jie about it, but unexpectedly, as soon as he was about to speak,

Hong Jie said this.

“Ma Xun, you’re not buying this film because of Xiaoran, are you?”

Huh?

“Hong Jie, what do you mean? Would I be that kind of person?” Ma Xun was telling the truth.

I definitely need to buy *Taichi Master*, but it has nothing to do with Li Xiaoran.

At most, the information she provided reminded me.

But Hong Jie relentlessly said: “If you’re not that kind of person, that’s good, but I don’t tolerate nonsense in my eyes, Xiaoran… she ‘ruined’ you last night, right?”

“Ah?” Ma Xun was unhappy, “Hong Jie, what are you saying, how could she ‘ruin’ me?”

Giggles came from the other end of the phone.

“You, you don’t know your own strength, there was a screen test today, it’s a martial arts film, that girl gritted her teeth like that, hehehehe…”

It turned out Hong Jie had seen through everything.

Ma Xun had also given a reminder before, but he thought,

If it’s too uncomfortable, just don’t do any large-scale movements.

Li Xiaoran, Li Xiaoran, you’re a tough one!

“Okay, okay, my bad, but I have to go to Shaoyang next, this news…”

“Don’t worry, I’ll let them know.”

Hong Jie answered before he finished.

Ma Xun felt helpless for a while.

It seemed that explanations were useless.

Then let’s just not explain.

Anyway, Ma Xun didn’t care if others called him a scoundrel.

He wouldn’t care what Hong Jie thought either.

She’s not happy?

Tough luck!

…

Several days later, Shaoyang.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on you, but you must seize this opportunity.”

“Mom, I understand.”

“Child, there’s no turning back.”

“Mom, I know.”

Bingbing and her mother arrived in Shaoyang several days in advance.

The recording of *The Return of the Pearl* and the Xiangjiang Girl talent show hadn’t officially begun yet.

But it was said that there would be at least four episodes.

That is, at least a month.

As for the preliminary rounds, it wasn’t just the one in the Capital City.

There would be two more in Shanghai and Shaoyang.

In addition, it was heard that there were also people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, some quite famous stars.

In short, there were many participants in this talent show.

And there were only a few roles to compete for.

Bingbing said she wasn’t under pressure, but even she herself didn’t believe it.

But, as her mother said.

There was no turning back!

Coming here in advance was to prepare in advance.

This time, she would go all out.

Forget it, she would just give it her all!

But before the talent show recording, going out shopping with her mother was only natural.

A strange city, going for a walk, it was quite nice.

And this time, Bingbing unexpectedly saw someone.

Ma Xun?

He was…? Bingbing’s heart stirred.

“Mom, I… my stomach hurts.”

“Ah? What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I’ll go to the restroom, just order something to eat at this store and wait for me, I’ll be back soon.”

“Okay, are you alright?”

“I’m fine, I’m fine, everyone has urgent needs.”

Bingbing found an excuse to separate from her mother, then turned around and followed Ma Xun.

The place Ma Xun went to was strange, it was actually a Xinhua Bookstore. (State-run bookstore)

Bingbing followed inside.

Soon, she discovered them in the sociology section, quickly hiding.

Them?

Yes, Ma Xun was meeting someone.

A woman.

A very beautiful, very familiar woman.

“Why did you choose this place to meet?”

“What’s wrong? Is there anything wrong with this place?”

“It feels like we’re spies making contact.”

“Haha… Your Highness, you’re really funny.”

Your Highness?

Their voices were not loud, but Bingbing could still hear them clearly.

The address “Your Highness” finally made Bingbing remember who this woman was.

Ye Quan Zhen!

She actually knew Ma Xun?

“Sister.”

Suddenly, a child came over and called out to Bingbing.

This made Bingbing panic.

Forcing a smile: You go away quickly.

“You’re blocking the book I want to see.”

This child was very polite.

Bingbing had no choice but to move aside.

But this delay…

Ah?

Where were those two people?

After a hurried search, she finally heard Ye Quan Zhen’s voice and hid again.

This time, she used a book as a cover.

Ma Xun and Ye Quan Zhen were now in the wuxia (martial arts) novel section.

“Your Highness, I’ve basically found out.”

“Oh, tell me.”

“The eldest son of the Ping family has talked to He Xiujing a few times, his meaning is clear, that is, the Ping family doesn’t intend to let go.”

“This is completely predictable.”

Ma Xun had previously assigned Ye Quan Zhen a task, which was to closely monitor the struggle between He Xiujing and the Ping family.

The Ping family naturally wouldn’t willingly withdraw.

Qiong Yao dramas are a huge profit.

Ye Quan Zhen smiled and continued, “However, Young Master Ping said that if things get messy, then let Aunt know.”

This information was interesting.

Ma Xun also smiled, “You can tell He Xiujing this, I can help her, even make her the protagonist of this play, but the benefits I want… you understand.”

“The rebroadcast rights?”

“That’s right.”

“But…”

“I don’t want all of them, just the rebroadcast rights outside of Hunan TV, twice.”

“This… um, I will convey Your Highness’s meaning.”

In Ye Quan Zhen’s view, these two rebroadcast rights were indeed negotiable.

But she was also really curious.

What good method did Ma Xun have to help He Xiujing defeat the Ping family’s young master?

“Your Highness, just tell me.”

“This… hehe… it’s actually nothing difficult, it’s just that in this talent show, I’ll guarantee that the Ping family will make a fool of themselves!”

“Then, specifically?”

“I can’t tell you yet, but just let He Xiujing rest assured, I’ll definitely help her if she agrees to what I want.”

“I understand, if the Ping family’s influence makes a fool of themselves, they naturally won’t be qualified to negotiate.”

“You see, this talent show is a power struggle, whoever’s people are selected, that person has more power, He Xiujing should not yet have an absolute chance of winning, I help her, only then can she win.”

“Good!”

She thought it would end there, but Ma Xun suddenly pulled Ye Quan Zhen into his arms and whispered a few words.

After hearing Your Highness’s words, Ye Quan Zhen’s face was filled with spring breeze.

“A Xue understands.”

So, she left.

And at this time…

Bingbing was squatting there with a book.

Repeating in her heart: He can’t see me, he can’t see me…

Unexpectedly, suddenly her butt hurt.

She turned her head and saw Ma Xun.

Clearly, this guy just kicked her butt.

“You…” It really hurt.

Actually, Ma Xun didn’t use much force.

“I say, with your poor skills, how dare you follow me?”

Ma Xun had discovered Bingbing a long time ago, he just didn’t bother to expose her.

Besides, it didn’t matter if his chat with Ye Quan Zhen was overheard by this little girl.

But Bingbing was very indignant!

“Who’s skills are poor! You, how did you discover me?”

Ma Xun smiled without speaking, and just pointed at her book.

What’s wrong?

Bingbing then realized that she was holding the book upside down…

And…

(To be continued)

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