After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 779 Cyber ​​Daji's Evil Path

It's a well-known fact in the industry that there's a life-or-death struggle between Enlight Media and Huayi Brothers.

Even without Li Mingyang, it would still be a life-or-death struggle.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain!
Enlight Media specifically takes in artists who have offended Huayi Brothers; the most famous examples are Deng Chao and Tianxian.

Huayi Brothers is quite ruthless; they spare no effort in suppressing Enlight Media, and even threaten actors not to film any of their productions!

Huayi Brothers is the leader in the Beijing entertainment circle. In order to counter Huayi Brothers, Enlight Media first accepted investment from Alibaba, then formed an alliance with LeEco, and finally won over Sugarman.

The main reason for trying to win over the sugar figurine maker was that he had his eye on Liu Shishi.

Why did Wang Changtian set his sights on Liu Shishi?

Anyway, Enlight Media really gave Liu Shishi a lot of film resources.
Rumors are circulating that Liu Shishi is leaving Sugarman and joining Enlight Media.

Liu Shishi's scenes with lighting overlapped with Liu Yifei's scenes with lighting.

That is, to film The Four Great Constables 2 and 3.

In his previous life, Li Mingyang only heard about what happened here, but he didn't know the details.

Now...

Li Mingyang felt that this matter had to start with Liu Xiaoli... and then he thought about how Lao Chen and Liu's mother had an on-and-off relationship.

Could Wang Changtian have turned from love to hate? It's not impossible!

After "The Four Great Constables," Liu Yifei stopped working with Enlight Media.

Jing Tian is Li Mingyang's Zhuang Yan.

Isn't Liu Xiaoli the same?

The light inside doesn't like Liu Yifei.

During an interview with Lu Yu, actress Jiang Yiyan, known for her role in architecture, mentioned that she frequently skipped classes to film movies during her university years.

The celestial being's face turned deathly pale, her fingers twitched restlessly, and she rolled her eyes to the ceiling.

He was so angry that he lost control of his facial expressions.

Without anyone's permission, why would Jiang Yiyan dare to openly criticize Liu Yifei like this, making the "fairy" Liu Yifei furious?

I wouldn't dare!
Afterwards, Jiang Yiyan was unharmed and even gained more resources.

Moreover, during the promotion of "The Four Great Constables," Jiang Yiyan always subtly suppressed Tianxian.

When even a fairy like her suffers, who is the most heartbroken? Of course, it's her mother!

Women just make things difficult for other women...

Behind every successful man is an outstanding woman.

The more successful a man is, the more outstanding a woman becomes! Especially in her ability to navigate palace intrigue!

Shishi and Yang Yang are not familiar with each other.

However, Jia Shikai is Shi Shi's agent, and it is through this relationship with Shi Shi that Jia Shikai got involved with Enlight Media.

Then, through some internal resource exchanges, Yang Yang was sold to Rao Xueman.

Rao Xueman was very satisfied with Yang Yang, and that's how the lead role was decided.

The entertainment industry is a circle, and agents are the main link in this circle.

Very complicated.

Li Mingyang talked to Yang Yang a lot, mainly teaching him how to promote the product, what to say, and what not to say.

Whose advice should we listen to?

"Xiao Yang, do a good job, I have faith in you," Li Mingyang said.

Yang Yang stood up excitedly and bowed repeatedly, "Director Li, don't worry, I know what to do, I will definitely listen to Director Guo."

“Director Guo is a famous director, we all have to listen to him,” Rao Xueman said with a smile, completely unlike her arrogant demeanor during the filming.

Guo Fan had already given up on caring about his left ear.

After saying his piece, Li Mingyang handed over control of the left ear back to himself.

I felt incredibly happy.

He smiled and nodded, then quickly stood up, reached out and tightly grasped Li Mingyang's hands, saying sincerely, "Director Li, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down. This time I will fight for you with a billion! Only then can I repay your kindness."

Wang Changtian was shocked, Rao Xueman was shocked, and Yang Yang and Chen Duling were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out!

They never expected Guo Fan to have such high expectations for the box office of The Left Ear!
It's ridiculously high.

Li Mingyang withdrew his hand, patted Guo Fan on the shoulder, and smiled, "Just do your best, don't put so much pressure on yourself."

"The greater the pressure, the more likely a miracle is to happen! Director Li, you have to believe me!"

"Pull him down!"

"Director Li, although 'The Left Ear' is a terrible film, even bad movies can produce miracles. You can't underestimate the spending power of young people!"

"It's not that bad... I think the finished film is much better than Xiao Yang's The Way of the Dragon. The camerawork is very sophisticated and has a high-quality feel."

"This is all thanks to you, Director Li! The filter for 'Left Ear' is a modified version of the 'Your Name' filter, which whitens and blurs the characters, making the colors brighter. This is the true essence of youth!"

Li Mingyang chuckled, "Don't even think about riding on my coattails. You're not allowed to mention my movie when you're promoting it."

"Director Li...your name is so popular, don't waste it!"

"Focus on promoting your movie, stop trying to pull off underhanded tactics. Okay, I have a meeting to attend later, so I won't see you off."

Li Mingyang told her to leave, but Cyber ​​Daji didn't want to go and wanted to ask for some more 'food'.

He knows that the animated version of Your Name is going to be released during the Lunar New Year holiday.

After much thought, he realized that the only way he could use your name was through filters.

content……

The Left Ear is a melodramatic and ridiculous coming-of-age movie that can be watched from the very beginning. It's a collection of melodramatic elements, completely devoid of substance, and pure fast food.

To annoy people just for the sake of annoying them!

He originally wanted to shoot something different, but was stopped by Wang Changtian and Rao Xueman.

Wang Changtian told him that youth-themed films are formulaic films that have turned scar literature into cinematic representations, with strong feelings of regret, strong empathy, and a strong sense of identification, targeting the 80s and 90s generation.

A good coming-of-age, melancholic film has a comedic surface but a melancholic core!
To put it bluntly, they're just making money off the audience's 'regretful youth'!
Guo Fan was completely stunned!

Now I finally understand why Wang Changtian let Rao Xueman make the decisions; he was just a tool for the director... This kind of angsty youth film doesn't really matter who makes it.

The most important factors are the novel's popularity and the author's public profile!

But box office success is the director's achievement!
In a director-centric system, the director is the biggest beneficiary of box office revenue!
Although I don't like The Left Ear, I even gave the summer season of The Left Ear to Goodbye My Soulmate.

But the box office performance of The Left Ear is crucial to his career!

"Director Li, how about we bet 1 billion in box office revenue?" Guo Fan directly revealed his last trump card.

"Director Guo, don't be impulsive."

"forget it."

"A bet on a billion-dollar box office, Xiao Guo, don't go against your own principles."

"One billion? You really dare to mention that... If it breaks two hundred million in the first three days, then you'll talk to me about one billion." Li Mingyang waved his hand, not giving a definitive answer.

We shouldn't dampen Guo Fan's enthusiasm.

With limited subject matter and actors, how could The Left Ear possibly break 500 million?
Even wisps of smoke rising from ancestral graves won't do...

……

Bouquet Entertainment, Cyber ​​Flower and Fruit Mountain.

The sixth floor, Guo Fan's office.

"The box office of The Left Ear is very important to me, and it's also very important to you..." Guo Fan's gaze swept over the desk, smiling as he looked at Yang Yang and Chen Duling.

Chen Duling nodded obediently.

Yang Yang nodded firmly, his gaze resolute.

"Director Li has a lot of things to do, and he doesn't have much energy to help me, so I have to rely on myself."

After Guo Fan finished speaking, he sighed.

The two of them sighed deeply.

"Director Guo, is the ticket subsidy not enough? I can contribute some..." Chen Duling said.

"Of course, the more subsidies the better!" Guo Fan thought to himself, "This Chen Duling is really savvy! No wonder she's a top student like me!"

Yang Yang was internally cursing and looked down at his hair.

Why do I have to pay for my own movie?

I've already been very professional in cooperating with the publicity...

Seeing Yang Yang's cowardly attitude, Guo Fan shook his head speechlessly and said to Chen Duling with a gentle smile, "Little Chen! How much money are you prepared to offer?"

Chen Duling gritted her teeth, held up one finger, and said, "One hundred thousand, this is my New Year's money..."

Yang Yang suddenly looked up at Chen Duling and was surprised to find that Chen Duling had received as much as 100,000 yuan in New Year's money.

"Haha, I was just joking. How could I possibly take your money? Just keep the New Year's money safe; it's a very good habit."

Guo Fan said this aloud, but inwardly he chuckled, thinking, "Why would I spend 100,000 yuan to get involved in this mess..."

"Director Guo, do you think the money is too little..." Chen Duling said.

Why are you still saying that?!
"No, I'm happy that you have this thought." Guo Fan waved his hand and looked at the two of them with a smile. "You've both seen the movie. To be honest, this movie is just so-so. It's not even in the same league as Director Li's 'Your Name' and 'Weathering With You'."

Yang Yang and Chen Duling nodded awkwardly.

The cast, production team, and budget are all on a completely different level.

Your Name and Weathering With You are not essentially teen movies.

It's a fantasy disaster movie!

The special effects are especially exaggerated!

The film that least resembles a mainland Chinese film!
"So, if you want box office success, you can't start with the movie itself, you have to resort to underhanded tactics." "I get it, ticket subsidies," Yang Yang said cleverly.

“If all else fails, I can ask my family… My mother really wants me to enter the entertainment industry…” Chen Duling said.

Sister, it's your business if you're rich, but please stop talking about it, I don't have any money...

Yang Yang was inwardly distressed, but she still forced herself to say, "I recently took on an endorsement deal. Director Guo, if you need anything..."

Guo Fan smiled and said, "Forget about ticket subsidies; those are in the tens of millions."

Chen Duling blushed instantly.

Yang Yang nodded.

Seeing their reactions, Guo Fan scratched his stubble and his smile widened. "You two, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and about the same age...you're dating, aren't you?"

As soon as these words came out.

Chen Duling was no longer shy and quickly denied it, saying, "Director Guo, Brother Yang and I are just colleagues in the crew and ordinary friends. How can you say such nonsense?"

After saying that, Chen Duling turned her head to the side and let out a low hum.

Yang Yang glanced at Chen Duling, waved his hand and denied it, saying, "Director Guo, Duling and I are just friends, you know that."

"It's easier if they're not a real couple."

Guo Fan's smile faded, and he said meaningfully.

Chen Duling tilted her head, her eyes full of confusion.

Yang Yang immediately understood; this was an attempt to create a scandal!

Chen Duling is good-looking, which suits his handsome face, and he doesn't mind at all.

If things turn out to be real, that would be even better!

……

Creating scandals is the most effective form of publicity!
It's cheap and effective.

If you're famous, you can even save money on buying traffic.

There are so many people who make a living off celebrity gossip; they'll rush to promote it!

Yang Yang is fairly well-known, while Chen Duling is the 'most beautiful school belle'.

They are all people with a lot of online traffic.

Guo Fan had planned it all out perfectly, arranging for Yang Yang and Chen Duling to create a scandal, with the time, place, people, and script all arranged.

It's almost time!

Chen Duling disagreed, saying, "I won't date in college," and then slammed the door and left without looking back!

Guo Fan and Yang Yang were both shocked!

They've seen plenty of idiots in the entertainment industry, but never such a wild actress.

How willful and reckless!

There was no concern whatsoever.

They didn't even give the director and the male lead any face.

Does this mean they don't want to continue working here?

Did Guo Fan give up just because Chen Duling disagreed?
How can it be!

He wants to learn from Li Mingyang!

With one burst of energy and unstoppable momentum, keep winning!

If the content is bad and the box office is bad, these are all dark histories!
He doesn't allow it!

If the female lead is unwilling to cooperate, the male lead can cooperate as well.

Yang Yang was naturally more than willing to cooperate, as this was his first leading role in a movie!
A one-man show has its own way of being performed.

Guo Fan, being a renowned director, took the script and started arranging things for Yang Yang.

The arrangements were meticulous, covering every detail, even down to facial expressions...

Chen Duling won't cooperate with the fabricated rumors, but other publicity teams will definitely have to.

Whenever Yang Yang appeared in front of the media, he would look at Chen Duling with affection.

This is a very particular and knowledgeable thing to do.

It needs to be stretchy, it needs to be stringy, it needs to be shiny, it needs to be sticky, and it needs to avoid the heavy and focus on the light.

The ambiguity should be maintained based on the woman's reaction, leaving plenty of room for the audience's imagination.

This complex and detailed fabricated scandal shattered Yang Yang's worldview, leaving him utterly astonished!

He never dreamed that Director Guo was such a master of publicity and distribution!
Just as the gossip lesson was about to end, Chen Duling unexpectedly returned.

She was pulled back by her mother, and as soon as she entered the house, she apologized to Guo Fan.

Guo Fan is very tactful, but there are some things that have a bottom line.

He had no intention of giving the mother and daughter a kind look.

This is what he thinks and does.

But Chen Duling's mother was just too good at dealing with people.

He immediately pulled out a bank card, saying that this movie was very important to his daughter, and so on.

There's five million in this card. It's not much, but it's a token of my appreciation. I hope Director Guo will accept it.

That's incredibly generous!
Guo Fan's initial displeasure vanished instantly; he felt indebted to Chen Duling and forgot about the cold shoulder she had given him.

They praised Chen Duling so much that Chen Duling herself became embarrassed and shyly admitted her mistake!
Chen Duling's mother cleverly resolved the matter by using her connections and social skills within the entertainment industry.

But afterwards, Guo Fan still felt it was unreliable...

Compared to her mother, the daughter is simply unbearable to look at; her emotional intelligence is so low. He was terrified that something might go wrong during the promotion.

So, as soon as the crew's party ended that evening, he took an umbrella and went from Cyber ​​Flower Fruit Mountain to Mingyang.

Then, he froze as soon as he entered the elevator.

"What's wrong with this elevator? Is the button for the 9th floor broken?" Guo Fan swiped his elevator card and pressed the button more than a dozen times, but the button for the 9th floor didn't light up.

The receptionist came over and said, "Director Guo, the elevator was retested this afternoon, and your card can't go up to the ninth floor anymore."

"No way, another debugging session? I have something urgent to discuss with Director Li! Can you help me out?" Guo Fan said.

"no!"

"..."

More than half an hour later...

Li Mingyang appeared in Guo Fan's office and listened to Guo Fan's concerns.

What could Li Mingyang say...?

Dudu is probably out of her mind now... but at least she's still innocent and hasn't been blinded by fame and fortune.

That Dudu who's adapted to the fame and fortune of the entertainment industry is the real troublemaker.

They're really tearing things apart! They're tearing everything!
And she's especially good at playing the victim...

This medical miracle is something Zhao Lusi can't even dream of... She managed to ruin her public image just by appearing on a charity variety show, that's amazing!
Dudu is a typical late bloomer, but once she does, she's incredibly gifted.

"You're a big director, how could you not handle her?" Li Mingyang shifted the blame.

"Well... her mother is reasonable, but I'm afraid she might do something rash. The girl is a bit willful. If I had known she had this kind of personality, I would have chosen Zhang Ruonan instead."

“You didn’t choose the person,” Li Mingyang said.

"Actually, when I was filming The Left Ear, Zhang Ruonan came to the set to play, and Rao Xueman really liked her... If she had auditioned back then, the role of Xiao Erduo might have been hers."

"She may look delicate, but she's strong at heart. Yang Cai is the perfect choice, not Xiao Erduo. And don't keep questioning Rao Xueman, she's right to choose people."

Guo Fan rubbed his hands together vigorously, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Li Mingyang didn't know what he was thinking, and he was too lazy to think about it. He was probably thinking that if Zhang Ruonan patted his left ear, he would pay more attention.

"Keep this five million for yourself." Li Mingyang picked up the bank card from the coffee table and tossed it to Guo Fan.

After Guo Fan took the money, he handled it as if it were a hot potato and quickly handed it back. "This money is for her mother's publicity. What would it mean if I took it? I'm not that kind of person."

“Her mother is very knowledgeable… Five million seems like a lot, but it’s actually not much at all.” Li Mingyang raised his hand and handed the card to Guo Fan. “This money will be thrown into ticket subsidies and won’t make a splash. You can keep it yourself. Use it in conjunction with the publicity for Guangming’s Left Ear. Whether it’s to win people’s hearts or to hire online trolls to flood the market, find the right angle and go all out. You might get some unexpected surprises. Of course, you can keep it if you want.”

Five million! That's a considerable sum of money!
Cyber ​​Daji became suspicious, wondering if what Li Mingyang said was true...

Since Li Mingyang returned to China, the company has been extremely strict with auditing the accounts. Every project must be approved by Li Mingyang, and the finance department has set up rotating positions to frequently visit film sets and audit the accounts.

Li Mingyang is incredibly good at doing accounts!
It's almost impossible to hide it from him.

"I'll keep every penny of what's rightfully mine, and I won't use a single cent more than what's not mine." Guo Fan placed the card on the coffee table with an air of righteous indignation, his attitude very firm.

“I don’t have time to manage the publicity for Left Ear. You’ll have to do it yourself. Take this money first, and just give me a call if you need it.” Li Mingyang said as he stood up.

Guo Fan got up to see him off, escorting him all the way to the elevator lobby.

"By the way, don't cast Nan Nan in any movies."

After he finished speaking, the elevator doors opened, and Li Mingyang stepped into the elevator.

"Understood, understood." Guo Fan nodded and bowed, waving goodbye to Li Mingyang.

Back in the office, Guo Fan sat in the seat Li Mingyang had just been sitting in, took out the same sunglasses from his pants pocket and put them on, then picked up the bank card from the coffee table.

While recalling Li Mingyang's actions, words, tone, and expressions, I tried to imitate them.

After repeating the process five times, Guo Fan took off his sunglasses and held the bank card in front of him. "Director Li, you probably didn't intend to take the money. You really gave it to me."

"Is this money for personal use or for actual work?"

"Hey, if only Xiao Ruonan were the female lead... Director Li would definitely take it seriously."

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(End of this chapter)