I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

Chapter 206: Xu Kong is really good at teaching Su Zhi
"Manager Yan, isn't it a little too early for you to say this now?"

Xu Kong really wanted to roll his eyes at Yan Rui.

But after thinking about it, it is indeed a bit inappropriate.

So I could only say it in a somewhat helpless tone.

"Not too early, not too early. Everyone knows that Director Xu puts efficiency first."

"As long as you have written the script for your next play, you can come to me anytime to start the project. I will take care of the investment budget."

I have to say, because of the two consecutive dramas before.

Almost all the crew members of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "The Long Season" are from Fengge.

By now, rumors about how efficient and fast Xu Kong is when filming have already spread.

"We'll see then."

Xu Kong replied indifferently.

I had no intention of agreeing to it at all.

It hasn’t been long since "The Long Season" was aired, and Xu Kong himself is not even sure what the next drama will be about, but Yan Rui is already planning to add people to his own crew.

Even if Feng Ge really had plans to train new people, it wouldn't be this way, right?
"No, Director Xu."

“They are some relatively marginal and unimportant positions”

Yan Rui wanted to continue speaking, but Xu Kong looked at him and asked back:
"Are there any unimportant positions in the crew?"

Yan Rui was stunned for a moment, then realized that there was something wrong with what he had just said.

So he quickly changed his words and said, "They are all important!"

“I can’t help it.”

Xu Kong waved his hand.

"Let's talk about it later. You have to let me rest for a while, right?"

Yan Rui also knew that even for some hardworking directors in the industry, it was impossible for them to start preparing for and filming the next drama shortly after the previous one was aired.

"Then I'll take that as your agreement."

"Don't worry, I will definitely not cause any trouble for you, Director Xu. If there is anyone who is disobedient or lacks professional skills, please tell me immediately."

It can be seen that Fengge’s senior management has put a lot of pressure on him.

Even Xu Kong, a newcomer, was turned into a resource allocated by the crew.

"Sister Yu, I think you have also asked me to recommend some new actors from the company to my crew, right?"

Arriving at Zhu Yu's office, Xu Kong told her what had just happened, and then asked curiously.

Zhu Yu nodded.

"I've been approached several times."

“But I rejected them all.”

Xu Kong was a little surprised.

However, Zhu Yu quickly continued:

"It's true that I'm the manager of the artist department, but I'm also your agent, so I definitely need to consider these things from your perspective."

After hearing this, Xu Kong nodded.

But then he asked:
“Just an agent?”

Looking at Xu Kong's somewhat malicious smile, Zhu Yu naturally understood what Xu Kong meant.

Her ears turned slightly red and she couldn't help but give the other person a blank look.

"But after all, I have relatively little power, and in fact, I have the least resources among the managers."

“It’s not that stressful.”

"They probably knew I was your agent, so they deliberately approached me."

Zhu Yu spoke thoughtfully.

Although she has been working at Fengge for quite some time, she has become almost indifferent since she was promoted to manager.

He almost never participated in the various open and secret struggles in the artist department.

Through this, Xu Kong also thought that the reason why Lin Hong arranged Zhu Yu to be his agent was probably due to this reason.

After all, he has an independently operated artist studio and the manager of the artist department is in charge. Except for Zhu Yu, the others are not suitable and do not have that much time.

"By the way, you have to go to Star City a day earlier this time."

"In addition to the Mango TV show, there is another endorsement commercial to be filmed."

Xu Kong was stunned for a moment. He had heard this news from Zhu Yu before.

I just didn’t expect that the commercial would be shot in Star City.

"Don't think about it. This time it's an endorsement for a home appliance brand, and I just got the news that in addition to you, Su Zhi was also invited."

As Zhu Yu spoke, she glanced at Xu Kong with a playful expression.

When Xu Kong heard that Su Zhi was also a spokesperson, he was obviously stunned.

"Did they do it on purpose?"

The scandal between him and Su Zhi has been going on for such a long time and has never stopped.

If the advertiser said that the invitation to him and Su Zhi was a coincidence, Xu Kong simply didn't believe it.

"more or less."

Zhu Yu nodded.

"Then why didn't you refuse me, Sister Yu?"

Xu Kong was a little surprised.

According to Zhu Yu's professional ethics, since she had seen through it, she should have refused.

"I felt that you wouldn't mind filming a commercial with Su Zhi, so I agreed."

Zhu Yu replied calmly.

After hearing this, Xu Kong couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

He really doesn't object.

But Zhu Yu's words clearly showed something.

Even the innocent Youyou noticed it, so it seemed normal for Zhu Yu to notice it.

"You look nervous."

Zhu Yu laughed at this time.

He doesn't seem to care about the relationship between Xu Kong and Su Zhi.

"This is not the main reason. It is because the brand image, reputation and endorsement fee of this home appliance brand are all suitable."

"And you really haven't accepted any endorsements so far this year, so I agreed."

Xu Kong breathed a sigh of relief.

The two of them had a tacit understanding at this point.

Zhu Yu's words just now also expressed her attitude that she would not care about Xu Kong's other emotional debts.

Or maybe Zhu Yu is not a little girl anymore, so she naturally knows that her relationship with Xu Kong will most likely not be made public.

Instead of worrying about these things, it is better to look at them more positively.

And Zhu Yu is quite satisfied with the current situation.

After saying this, Xu Kong also stood up and prepared to leave.

He was on a flight to Star City at night.

In the next few days, I will go to the recording of "Autumn Concert" with Su Zhi.

"Oh, by the way, this is for you."

Xu Kong suddenly left and came back.

Then he put the gift box that he had forgotten about on Zhu Yu's desk.

As for Zhu Yu, when she saw the familiar packaging, she wanted to ask what it was, but she didn't have the courage to say it.

Because last time, she naively believed that Xu Kong really gave her some carefully prepared gift.

Although she did use the gift later, and it was indeed quite useful.

But seeing it again now, I still feel a little embarrassed.

"I don't want it, take it away!"

Zhu Yu lowered her voice and spoke.

Then she herself didn't know what she was thinking, and she explained:
"The one you gave me before is still usable"

However, halfway through her speech, Zhu Yu realized that there was something wrong with what she said.

Isn't this directly telling Xu Kong that she really uses that thing in private?

"It's not for you, keep it for me."

"I'll use it next time I visit you, Sister Yu."

Xu Kong said this without blushing or beating his heart.

As for Zhu Yu, having experienced it once, she certainly knew what Xu Kong meant when he said he would use it when the time came.

“It feels quite useful”

The explanation was not enough, Xu Kong even made a special comment.

"And I think you like it too, Sister Yu."

In the end, Xu Kong was unable to finish his words, and Zhu Yu spoke up to stop him.

"stop!"

"Can't I just keep it?"

"Don't. Don't say that."

Looking at Zhu Yu quickly taking the gift bag from her desk, Xu Kong smiled and stopped talking.

He also discovered that these words would elicit completely different reactions from different people.

For example, Zhu Yu is the kind of person who has been honest with each other for a long time and knows each other inside and out, but when these things are mentioned, the other party will still blush like a young girl.

Shang Yuxin, on the other hand, was able to engage in a back-and-forth battle with him, but in the end, she had no practical experience and was defeated.

Mr. Yu is the one who can really hold his own.

If it was Su Zhi, she would probably still keep her expressionless and cold face, and then say "oh" lightly.

What, Youyou?

When Youyou just said the first sentence, she might have been so impatient to squat down and communicate with Xiao Xukong that she would not pay attention to what you said afterwards.

"Did you know we were filming a commercial together?"

In the VIP waiting room of the airport, Xu Kong looked at Su Zhi next to him and asked.

"I just heard from Sister Nan as well."

Obviously, like Xu Kong, Su Zhi usually doesn't care about business activities.

Although her personal studio is currently operated independently, she is still a completely hands-off boss, just like when she was in the agency.

But Xu Kong had guessed it long ago.

Strictly speaking, Su Zhi is indeed a very pure singer.

This does not mean that she is like some independent singers who are completely opposed to all kinds of commercial activities and performances.

Rather, Su Zhi never cared too much about anything other than singing.

"Are you going to eat again this time?"

But just when Xu Kong was thinking about this, he heard Su Zhi suddenly speak.

"what?"

He didn't react at first.

"snack block."

Su Zhi replied with three words without changing her expression.

"of course."

Xu Kong laughed.

But looking at the situation now, at least when Su Zhi was with him, the changes were quite obvious.

Xu Kong even wants to rent a house in Xingcheng.

Because apart from the Fengge Company headquarters in Beijing and the filming locations, this is probably the place he visits most often.

And because of the relationship with Wu Youxue, there will definitely be follow-up cooperation with Mango TV in the future.

Every time he came, he stayed in a hotel, which was crowded and inconvenient. At least for him and Su Zhi, who came together and liked to go out together, it was like a counter-reconnaissance war, which was really tiring.

Just do it.

I originally wanted to let Guo Zihao do it directly.

But after thinking about it, he and Su Zhi had spent so much effort in disguise, it might not be a bad idea for them to go by themselves.

When Su Zhi heard Xu Kong's thoughts, she definitely had no objection.

Having money is indeed convenient. Everything was resolved in less than an hour.

The three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment has everything and doesn't require much extra stuff. It will definitely be a good place to stay in Star City.

"Give."

Su Zhi looked at the key that Xu Kong suddenly handed to her and was obviously stunned for a moment.

"Use this for now, and replace it with a new electronic combination lock when you have time."

"From now on, this will be our newest affair base in Star City."

Xu Kong said jokingly.

"Ah."

Su Zhi nodded seriously.

Instead, Xu Kong didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Let's go buy something first."

Although it didn't show on her face, it could be seen that Su Zhi was quite serious when choosing some daily necessities.

The two of them went shopping in a supermarket near the community.

When I came back, I had already carried two large bags of things.

Most of them are essential daily necessities.

Things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and towels are all couple's items.

Of course, it was Su Zhi who chose it, but Xu Kong certainly had no objection.

In addition, Xu Kong also took several boxes of the most important and needed item, umbrellas.

The most frightening thing about this thing is that it is not available at the most critical moment.

Although the two of them looked very relaxed, as if they were on vacation.

But after all, I arrived early, and I inevitably started my official work the next day.

There is still some time before the official recording of the "Autumn Concert" program.

According to the schedule that day, I was going to shoot an endorsement advertisement for this home appliance brand.

"Teacher Xu Kong, Teacher Su Zhi, thank you for your help."

The person in charge of the brand seemed very polite and courteous.

This is not the first time that Xu Kong and Su Zhi have accepted similar advertising endorsements.

I am already familiar with all the processes.

The pictures taken earlier are of separate product promotional posters and advertisements.

Xu Kong and Su Zhi were also separated into two different recording studios.

We have been shooting for the whole morning and the progress is relatively fast. We are basically done.

In the afternoon, there was an advertisement shot by the two of them.

In fact, it’s only a little over a minute in total, which is not very long.

But what Xu Kong didn't expect was that the brand was indeed very creative and actually asked him and Su Zhi to play a newly married couple in the advertisement.

"Teacher Su Zhi, could you smile a little more?"

"Right, that is it."

"Teacher Xu Kong, you can put your arms around the other person."

Looking at the auntie smiles inadvertently revealed by some female staff members at the scene, Xu Kong couldn't help but want to complain.

How come they even support each other on the set?
And in front of the owner, isn't it a bit too blatant?

But it was obvious that the advertising director of the brand had no good way to deal with Su Zhi's unchanging cold face.

Halfway through the filming, it got stuck.

"Show me the ad script."

Xu Kong didn't want to waste too much time, so he just walked over.

The advertising director was stunned for a moment, but then remembered Xu Kong's other identity, so he listened to Xu Kong's arrangements without hesitation.

So, Xu Kong, the spokesperson, simply took over the other party's director's work.

And it turns out that this arrangement is correct.

After Xu Kong took charge, Su Zhi's performance became noticeably more natural, and the filming was successfully completed in less than an hour.

The advertising director couldn't help but whispered at this time: "As expected of Director Xu, he is really good at training actors!"

"Even an amateur like Teacher Su Zhi can do it so easily."

Xu Kong also heard what the other party said and couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

He really wanted to say that although he had some of his own methods for training actors, this was just an advertisement without a complicated plot.

Strictly speaking, it was because the other party was Su Zhi. If it was some other non-professional actors, Xu Kong might not have any better solution.

But when it comes to training Su Zhi, Xu Kong is indeed quite good.

Although the endorsement period was one year, the shooting of the advertisement and various promotional posters only took about one day.

Advertising endorsements are indeed the fastest way to make money.

And the price offered by the other party is not low.

Of course, this is actually related to the fact that Xu Kong has received fewer endorsements this year.

Although Xu Kong had no intention of engaging in any hunger marketing, his endorsement fees did rise to an exaggerated level thanks to a movie called "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and a movie called "The Long Season".

Even Xu Kong didn't need to think about it, he knew there must be other brands offering higher prices.

It was just that Zhu Yu helped him reject it because it was not suitable for various reasons.

The recording of "Autumn Concert" has not officially started yet, but Xu Kong went to Mango's studio one day in advance.

"Director Wu."

Wu Youxue is still busy with stage debugging.

When he heard someone greeting him, he subconsciously frowned, obviously unhappy.

But when he saw it was Xu Kong, his expression quickly changed and he smiled.

"coming?"

“I might be busy here.”

Xu Kong quickly waved his hands to indicate that it was okay.

Naturally, the latest season of "Singer" is the one that Wu Youxue, now the vice president, is personally responsible for.

Xu Kong didn't come here to participate this time, he just wanted to join in the fun.

Wu Youxue invited him to watch the show and show up during the live broadcast. It was just a matter of convenience anyway, so Xu Kong naturally couldn't refuse.

Perhaps because last year's "Singer" was too popular, the lineup of this new season of "Singer" is obviously much stronger.

At the very least, newcomers like Yu Huai last year will definitely not be able to participate.

They are all talented singers, almost all of them are first-line singers, and can be regarded as veterans in the music industry.

Although he was a spectator, Xu Kong was naturally able to enter and exit the backstage freely due to his identity.

When they saw it was Xu Kong, many singing contestants came up to say hello.

Xu Kong now is indeed different from before.

When your fame, works and achievements are there, it is not a question of whether the music industry recognizes you or not.

There will almost be many colleagues who will take the initiative to show goodwill to you.

After all, the entertainment industry is such a realistic place.

Although it may not seem like a big deal, Xu Kong's treatment is probably something that most of the so-called top stars in the domestic entertainment industry would envy.

……

"It's Xu Kong?"

"Fuck! Xu Kong is also participating in the competition, but why can't I see him on the list?"

"If Xu Kong participates, it will make people look forward to it even more!"

The live broadcast of "Singer" has not yet started, and the camera swept over Xu Kong backstage.

At the host's instruction, Xu Kong smiled and waved at the camera.

Of course, he couldn't see the comments on the show at this time.

Naturally, I had no idea how excited the audience's reaction would be.

The main reason is that Xu Kong is indeed a hot topic now, especially now that the popularity of "The Long Season" has not completely subsided.

But soon some viewers discovered it.

Although Xu Kong appeared in the lounge backstage, he was dressed very casually and did not look like he was going to perform on stage at all.

In other words, there is a high probability that they are just here to join in the fun.

"Now that you're here, you really don't want to go on stage and perform?"

"I got so excited for nothing, but you're just here to join in the fun?"

"Why doesn't Xu Kong participate? I feel like if he participates, the show will be a lot more interesting."

Although Xu Kong hasn't participated in this kind of competitive music variety show for a long time.

But it is really hard to forget the fact that Xu Kong was able to consistently contribute a hit single in almost every episode of the show "Our Song".

Therefore, even ordinary passers-by would be equally excited when they saw Xu Kong appear on the live broadcast of "Singer".

Because everyone is sure that Xu Kong will almost certainly sing a new song when he participates in this show.

Unlike other singers on the "Singer" show, although the music will be re-arranged and the overall stage will be completely redesigned, they will still sing some of the old songs.

After all, although most of the singers participating in this show have excellent singing and performance skills, only a few of them are good at composing.

……

"Your voice is very loud!"

I don’t know when Wu Youxue came over.

After sitting down next to Xu Kong, he said with a smile.

At this time, Xu Kong could already see the barrage from the live broadcast in the lounge.

I did see his name mentioned quite a few times.

"Director Wu, I really don't have that much time."

Xu Kong spoke with a helpless smile.

After all, "The Singer" is not a show like "Autumn Concert".

It is one of the most prestigious competitive music variety shows in China.

Once you participate, it almost means that you won't have time to record another episode from time to time in the future.

Either you keep participating until you are eliminated, or you choose to quit halfway.

Wu Youxue only mentioned it briefly but didn't continue the topic.

Of course, he definitely hoped that Xu Kong could participate.

After all, there are singers in the entire domestic entertainment industry who are better than Xu Kong and more suitable, but they are almost all veteran singers in the music industry, and their popularity and traffic cannot catch up with Xu Kong.

As for those with high traffic and popularity, of course there are some, but coming to the stage of "Singer" is almost a joke.

It’s not clear whether Wu Youxue will choose to invite them, but even if he does, they may not agree.

After all, there is no shortage of top stars who are currently popular, and it is certainly impossible for them to ruin their future for a variety show.

……

"The show is about to start. If you have anything to say, just tell the staff."

Wu Youxue just came to say hello to Xu Kong.

As the live broadcast of "Singer" officially began, the other party quickly got up and left.

Compared to last year, it can be seen that the stage and various aspects of this year's program have been upgraded a lot, and the budget has probably also been increased a lot.

However, Xu Kong remains skeptical as to whether it can reach the same phenomenal level of popularity as last year.

……

(End of this chapter)