Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 119 Special Channels

The system was shut down, and three scripts were neatly arranged on the desktop.

After handing the three scripts over to Liu Yan for processing, Fu Yibai began reading his year-end summary.

First, the film and television division, with three films grossing a total of 1.2 million yuan.

Next was the Morning Light Music Department, which earned a total of 3.5 million from the revenue of twenty ringtones and commercial performances by several minor singers.

Because these twenty ringtones are of high quality and widely sung.

Chenxi has captured 70-80% of the entire ringback tone market.

Now, whenever a ringtone sounds on the street, it's usually one of these twenty songs.

After the two major revenue streams, the company's artist management comes next, and this part of the revenue mainly relies on Fan Binbin, a top-tier actress, to carry the torch.

Of the 45 million yuan in revenue, Fan Binbin alone contributed more than 30 million yuan.

After reviewing the profit section, Fu Yibai began to look at the company's expenses.

Galaxy Cinemas added 25 new cinemas and more than 250 large screens this year, bringing its total to 33 cinemas and more than 300 large screens.

This year, the investment in Xinghe Cinemas reached 250 million yuan.

Then there's the investment in movies and TV series this year. Not counting the 1.8 million loan from Star Overseas, the investment in domestic film and television alone is 1.3 million.

Of these, only the film successfully recouped its investment; the television series will not see any returns until next year.

Lieyang Investment is another example of an investment that only incurs expenses and generates no returns.

Lieyang Investment not only doesn't see any returns this year, but it may only have expenses and no income for the next few years.

There's no other way; before Nebula Video and Star Dream Digital Entertainment mature, they can only keep burning money.

By the time Fu Yibai finished reading all the reports, it was already 3 p.m.

"Liu Yan, let's go, it's time to go home."

"Okay, Mr. Fu."

Liu Yan started packing her things and followed Fu Yibai downstairs.

"Mr. Fu, where are we going?"

"Go here."

Fu Yibai gave Qin Lan's home address to Liu Yan.

I haven't been able to spend time with Qin Lan these past few times since I came back, but I happen to have some time today.

Liu Yan was somewhat surprised to see an unfamiliar address, but she didn't ask any questions.

Fu Yibai got out of the car when he arrived at Qin Lan's building.

"Go back now. Be careful on your way."

"Okay, Mr. Fu."

When Fu Yibai knocked on the door, there were hurried footsteps inside, and then the door opened.

Qin Lan stood at the door, wearing a light pink cotton nightgown, her long hair loose, and her face bare of makeup, looking very clean.

She was stunned when she saw Fu Yibai.

"What? You won't let me in?"

"What brings you here!"

Qin Lan threw herself into Fu Yibai's arms.

Fu Yibai hugged her and closed the door.

"I'm coming to keep you company. I'm going to Los Angeles again after the New Year, and I won't have time then."

Qin Lan looked up and kissed him directly on the lips.

The two were instantly smitten and worked together from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

After dinner, I got busy again.

February 8, 2005, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Fu Yibai and his parents sat in the living room making dumplings while watching the Spring Festival Gala.

"Oh? Is this one of your company's artists?"

Hearing his mother's question, Fu Yibai looked up.

On television, Fan Binbin was performing her single.

If we're talking about the most popular female star in China this year, it has to be Fan Binbin.

So after she returned from Los Angeles, she received an invitation to perform at the Spring Festival Gala.

"Yes, she's an artist from my company."

"I never expected that someone from your small company could be on the Spring Festival Gala."

Li Hui was unaware of Chenxi Company's current industry standing in the entertainment sector.

In her memory, Chenxi was just a company that Fu Yibai had registered two years ago, and it was still in its early stages.

"She made several movies this year, which were quite popular, so she was invited to participate in the Spring Festival Gala."

"This woman is too beautiful; she's not the type to take care of a family."

Fu Jianlin, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

"..."

Fu Yibai was unsure whether to respond to that statement.

Li Hui then spoke up with a sarcastic remark.

"Are you saying I'm not pretty enough?"

Li Hui's words left Fu Jianlin speechless for a moment.

"I was just saying it offhand..."

Fu Jianlin bent down to wrap dumplings, his hands moving noticeably faster.

Li Hui snorted softly and stopped pursuing the matter, turning to look at her son.

"Yi Bai, how many people are there in your company now? You didn't give me a clear answer last time I asked."

"Adding them all up, there are probably two or three hundred people."

Li Hui paused in her movements.

"So many?"

"Yes, the expansion has been rapid this year."

Fu Jianlin looked up and glanced at his son.

Don't take too big a step.

Only through steady and solid progress can a company achieve greater development.

"Yes, the pace of expansion will slow down next year."

"Yes, just tell me if you need money."

"I don't lack money, but I do have a problem that I might need your help with, Dad."

"Oh? Tell me about it."

"Dad, do you have any connections to smuggle a batch of equipment back to China from the US?"

"What do you mean? You want to..."

"I had no choice."

Domestic special effects production equipment is several versions behind that of North America.

If I want to help domestic special effects catch up with Hollywood, I must get the latest special effects production equipment.

However, they have very strict control over the latest special effects production equipment.

I can't go through the proper channels even if I want to.

Fu Jianlin pondered for a moment before speaking.

When will you be using it?

"It's not certain yet."

"Then contact me when you need it."

"Okay, thanks Dad."

On the television, the Spring Festival Gala was still going on, and the host's voice came from the living room, mixed with the sporadic sound of firecrackers outside the window.

As the clock struck midnight, the sound of firecrackers outside the window suddenly intensified.

Fu Yibai stood by the window, watching the fireworks explode in the night sky, a slight smile playing on his lips.

A new year has begun.