At noon, Xiao Yunhai arrived at a private room in a five-star hotel.
After seeing the three of them, Xiao Yunhai chuckled, "Minister Liang, Director Xiao, Director Ouyang, I'm flattered that the three of you are treating a small artist like me to a meal."
"Small artist?" Xiao Yuanyang sneered, "Find me another small artist with a net worth of tens of billions for me to see. Hmph, you're just showing off. Also, what do you mean we're treating? The three of us work for the government. Even if we work for ten lifetimes, we won't earn as much as you with your Langya List. So, you should know who's paying for this meal, right? "
"Can't I treat?" Xiao Yunhai giggled, "To have the opportunity to treat the three of you to a meal, ordinary people don't have this privilege."
Liang Qianqiu said, "Since Yunhai is here, let's sit down and talk business. Director Ouyang, you should speak. "
Ouyang Zhaoming nodded, "Yunhai, this morning, the Ministry of Culture held a meeting to discuss your uncle's appointment as the director of Mango TV. In the end, it was ruined by Tian Jishang."
When Xiao Yunhai heard that, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said, "In that case, my uncle still wants to be the deputy station head?"
Ouyang Zhaoming said, "Of course not, he's been transferred to Anhui Satellite TV as the director."
Next, Ouyang Zhaoming told him about the meeting from beginning to end.
Xiao Yunhai shook his head, "It's just the director position of Mango TV, yet it actually alarmed the retired Old Man Li. Isn't this a bit of a fuss over a minor issue? The Li Family's favor is too worthless. "
Liang Qianqiu smiled bitterly, "Even an outsider like you can see it. It's obvious how much of a failure the Li Family is. Tian Jishang and the others worked together to overturn the matter that was already decided. In Minister Cao's eyes, this was already considered coercion. Minister Cao was very dissatisfied and didn't give him any face. Tian Jishang originally recommended Qian Bin, but he was directly rejected by Minister Cao. It's obvious how angry he is. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "No matter what, the result is not a bad thing for us. Hur hur, Deputy Station Head Song Longqi had gotten a great bargain. With his ability, it's not a bad choice to hand Mango TV to him. "
Ouyang Zhaoming nodded. "Yes."
As they were talking, the hotel waiter served the dishes.
Since it was noon, Liang Qianqiu and Xiao Yuanyang had to go to work in the afternoon. Thus, the four of them only asked for a bottle of Maotai as a token of appreciation.
Xiao Yunhai took a sip of wine and said, "Brother Yuanyang, I heard that Bureau Chief Zhang Xinji isn't feeling well and is hospitalized?"
Xiao Yuanyang nodded, "That's right. After all, Chief Zhang was old. This time, he might directly retire due to illness. Yang Li is currently in charge of the bureau. "
At this point, Xiao Yuanyang frowned.
Regardless of background or ability, Xiao Yuanyang was above Yang Li. The only thing he lacked was experience.
He had only been working at the Film and Television Bureau for a little more than a year, while Yang Li had been the Deputy Director for more than ten years. Just in this aspect, he had already surpassed Xiao Yuanyang.
If Zhang Xinji could hold on for three years and retire at the age of sixty, Xiao Yuanyang would still have a chance.
But now, unless Yang Li made a huge mistake during his time as the Deputy Director, Xiao Yuanyang would only be further away from the position of Director.
Xiao Yunhai said, "No wonder there's still no news about my 'Valiant Heroes'."
Xiao Yuanyang asked, "What's wrong? Your film was detained by the Censor Department again? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded. "That's right. It's been a week. "
Xiao Yuanyang waved his hand and said, "Then I'll help you ask when I get back. Although I can't be the Director of the Film and Television Bureau anymore, I'm still a Deputy Director. I still have some face. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "There's no need to rush. My movie will be screened all over the United States in a while. By then, I'll be earning US dollars. "
Liang Qianqiu said, "You're pretty good to be able to do this. But until now, none of Hua Xia's films have achieved good box office results. I hope your 'Valiant Heroes' can do it. It can be considered as a role model for Hua Xia. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "I'm confident that my martial arts film's box office will reach at least 500 million USD. If not, why would I make such a big deal out of it? Haha, after I succeed, if the Film and Television Bureau still hasn't finished reviewing my film, I'll scold them to death. "
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Xiao Yuanyang's eyes lit up, but he didn't say anything.
After dinner, before Xiao Yunhai returned home, he received a call from his uncle, Chen Zhan.
"Yunhai, I heard from Director Ouyang that I've been appointed as the Director of Anhui TV Station."
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's right. I just finished dinner with Director Liang and Director Ouyang. I was about to call you when I got back. Uncle, don't be so pessimistic. I think it's not bad to go to Anhui TV Station. Its ratings are so low. As long as you can achieve good results, it will be very eye-catching. Although Mango TV Station is good, it's already number one. There's not much room for improvement. It's not good for your future development. "
Chen Zhan laughed and said, "I'm already in my forties. I don't need you to comfort me. I just don't understand how I've been taken down. Director Ouyang only gave me a general idea. He didn't tell me the details. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Uncle, although you lost this time, it's still an honorable defeat. In order to take you down, even Tian Jishang's father-in-law stepped in. "
"Tian Jishang's father-in-law?" Chen Zhan was stunned for a moment. Then he remembered who the other party was and couldn't help but shout, "Damn, it can't be. Old Li actually stepped in for a small director. 'This … This is too embarrassing.' Haha, if that's the case, then I didn't lose unjustly. "
Xiao Yunhai sneered. "The Li family has become the laughing stock of the officialdom. I really don't know what that old man is thinking."
Chen Zhan said, "You're right. They mobilized so many people for me. I can be considered to have lost honorably. Haha, if I can win, then I'll have seen a ghost. By the way, since I've become the director of Anhui TV, then you have to help me. I don't ask for much. Just make two programs like The Voice of Hua Xia and Run, Brother. "
Xiao Yunhai said with a wry smile, "This is called not asking for much. Uncle, are you going to take my life? "
Chen Zhan said, "Cut the crap. I know you can do it. Also, I heard that the movie iPartment 2 you invested in was wrapped up a few days ago. Let me tell you, you have to keep this movie for me. I need to use it to make Anhui TV famous. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Uncle, you haven't taken over yet and you're already doing work in advance? I was worried that you would be in a bad mood. It seems that my worries were groundless. Okay, no problem, but I only want the advertising share. "
Chen Zhan said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't let you lose out. Anhui TV's ratings are at the bottom now. Even if I use the advertising share to exchange for the TV series, no one can say anything. "
The two chatted for a while more before hanging up.
Third floor of the Film and Television Bureau
The head of the audit department, Li Changlong, came to the office of the deputy director, Xiao Yuanyang, and carefully knocked on the door.
"Come in." Xiao Yuanyang's steady and powerful voice came through.
Li Changlong took a deep breath and walked in with a solemn and stirring feeling as if the wind was blowing and the water was freezing.
Xiao Yuanyang looked at Li Changlong, who couldn't hide the fear on his face. He smiled and pointed to the sofa, saying, "Head Li, please take a seat. I asked you to come over today mainly because I want to talk to you. "
Li Changlong sat on the sofa and felt a little better. He said with a sad face, "Director Xiao, I know what you want to ask. I really don't have a choice in this matter. "
Xiao Yuanyang said with a smile, "Head Li, I know your difficulties. I just wanted to ask, did Xiao Yunhai's 《Valiant Heroes》 violate any of the rules? You have to tell me the truth. "
Li Changlong shook his head and said, "Nope. Director Xiao, this movie directed by Xiao Yunhai is definitely a classic action movie. I'm not afraid that you'll laugh at me, but I watched it twice from the beginning to the end. It's really great. "
Xiao Yuanyang asked, "If that's the case, why didn't you issue a screening permit to him? I'm guessing that Director Yang gave the order, right? "
Seeing that Li Changlong wanted to say something but didn't dare to, Xiao Yuanyang chuckled and said, "Head Li, don't worry. I swear on the Xiao Family's reputation that I won't reveal what you're going to say to a third person. "
Li Changlong bit his lips and said, "Director Xiao, I'll tell you the truth. Not only did Director Yang give me an order to suppress Xiao Yunhai's movie until the end of the month, even the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Tian Jishang, also called me. "
Xiao Yuanyang revealed an 'as expected' expression and said, "It seems that the two of them hate Xiao Yunhai to the bone. However, as a senior leader, this matter was a little too petty. Forget it. Since that's the case, I won't make things difficult for you. Director Li, after you go out, I'm sure that Director Yang will definitely ask you why you came to my office. How are you going to answer him? "
Li Changlong's mind quickly turned and he said, "I'll say that you're here to ask me to report my work."
Xiao Yuanyang smiled and said, "Come on. Even a three-year-old wouldn't believe your words, let alone Director Yang. Don't beat around the bush. Tell him that I want you to issue a screening permit for Xiao Yunhai's Martial Heroes as soon as possible. But you didn't agree, so I chased you out. I won't give you any face in the next few days, lest he gets suspicious. "
Li Changlong nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you for being so considerate, Director Xiao."
"Alright, you can leave now." Xiao Yuanyang said.
After Li Changlong left Xiao Yuanyang's office, he took a deep breath and quickly returned to his office.
But before he could sit down and drink tea, Yang Li called him.
"Director Li, where did you go? I couldn't find you anywhere. "
Li Changlong couldn't help but spit in his heart when he heard it, but he still respectfully said, "Director Yang, I was called by Deputy Director Xiao just now."
Yang Li smiled and said, "Why did he look for you?"
Li Changlong said, "It's because of Xiao Yunhai's Martial Heroes. He asked me to review the film immediately, and if there's no problem, I'll issue him a screening permit. "
"What did you say?"
"I said there are too many films recently, and according to the rule of first come, first served, it's not his turn yet."
"What was Director Xiao's reaction?"
"He didn't say anything. He just stared at me for a long time and then asked me to leave. Director Yang, I've offended Deputy Director Xiao this time, so you have to help me. As for Martial Heroes, Director Yang, what do you think I should do? "
Yang Li seemed to be satisfied with Li Changlong's answer and said, "Do what you should do. Don't be influenced by others. If there's anything, I'll help you. "
Li Changlong said, "Alright, I understand. According to the current progress, the screening of Martial Heroes may only be completed in September. "
Yang Li laughed and said, "Very good. Director Li is indeed a principled cadre. You must keep it up in the future. "
After saying that, Yang Li hung up the phone.
Li Changlong took a deep breath and said, "These two are really hard to please."
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