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

The popularity of "Squid Game" has indeed exceeded expectations.

In fact, including Xu Kong himself, everyone knows that the show will perform well in China after it is broadcast.

However, the drama was not officially broadcast in the country in the previous life.

Therefore, he himself could not really be sure of what the specific data performance would be.

But the show hasn't even aired yet, but it's already so popular, which really surprised him.

In addition to being the screenwriter and producer and adding a lot of buffs to the show, Kiwi's high-intensity publicity and promotion campaign also contributed to it.

Of course, in addition to this, it is probably because my peers give me considerable respect.

Although December is not a very competitive period, it still produces many hit dramas.

But when they heard that Xu Kong's new drama, written by him, would be broadcast this month, all the platforms except Kiwi, as well as some film and television companies that had originally planned to broadcast the new drama, responded very quickly, some withdrawing the schedule or postponing it.

As a result, it has only just entered December and it feels like there are no new popular dramas this month.

"Squid Game" started its related promotion with almost no competitors.

Netizens and ordinary audiences can naturally only focus their attention on this only new drama in December.

……

The filming of "Infernal Affairs" here is going incredibly smoothly.

The two movie emperors hardly caused any trouble to Xu Kong.

Everyone has their own understanding of the role. In addition, with director Xu Kong's explanation of the plot and the characters' psychological motivations, there was almost no situation where the filming was stuck.

Xu Kong plays the young Liu Jianming. He has very few scenes, which is equivalent to just a simple appearance.

In addition, Xu Kong actually had a confirmed candidate for the role of Chen Yongren when he was young, or the actor provided by Fengxiang Films.

Xu Kong was not familiar with him, but he happened to be somewhat similar to Ji Banghe when he was young.

But suddenly Cao Bentao told him that a temporary replacement was needed.

The original actor has already terminated his contract with their company.

As for the specific reason, it was that some of the other party’s previous negative information was dug up.

It mainly involves low-class comments and insults on the Internet.

Xu Kong had no idea whether Fengxiang Pictures knew about the news or not, but after it was exposed, it was obviously hopeless and they could only choose to give up issuing an announcement and unilaterally terminate the contract.

……

Suddenly, Xu Kong really couldn't find a very suitable candidate.

The main reason is that the roles are not that many, but in the movie "Infernal Affairs", it is foreseeable that even a simple appearance will be of great help to many young actors.

After much thought, it is in the best interests of Fengge to give this opportunity to his own actors.

……

"Find me?"

"Are you sure?"

Ever since he failed miserably in the audition for "Ghost Blows Out the Light" and was almost terminated by the company, Xiang Tianlei finally began to calm himself down.

Perhaps because he has figured out a lot of things, Xiang Tianlei's mentality has finally changed a lot.

I no longer think every day that I will suddenly be noticed by that famous director.

For Liu Yue, who was in the same batch of people who entered Fengge and had gradually become famous and had just got the male lead in "Ghost Blows Out the Light", he could also look at it with a normal attitude.

The agent seemed even more excited than Xiang Tianlei.

"Yeah, I'm sure!"

"Manager Yan told me that it was Director Xu who personally asked for you!"

After hearing this, Xiang Tianlei's heartbeat began to speed up.

In fact, he even began to doubt himself during this period.

Am I really suitable to continue being an actor?

Fortunately, his agent was always there to comfort him. It must be said that it was his greatest luck to meet this new agent who was almost his age.

If it were some other experienced agents, they would have given up on him long ago.

"I see!"

"By the way, do I need to do anything to prepare?"

Xiang Tianlei asked nervously.

"No need, Manager Yan Rui told us to go directly to him."

The agent shook his head in response.

……

Yan Rui actually doesn't like Xiang Tianlei very much.

Although he is a newcomer, not only is he picky but he also causes the young actors in the company to become picky.

Fortunately, Xu Kong does not tolerate these people's bad habits at all.

Although there are so many projects after Xu Kong took over, the number of roles involved is not large, but it is also quite a lot.

People like Xiang Tianlei who are arrogant and like to negotiate conditions with the company will not be considered at all.

By now, that previous trend has finally disappeared.

These newcomers really don't see their own abilities clearly and really think they can become the male lead right from the start.

However, since Xu Kong had personally requested it this time, he had no choice but to object.

……

"This is indeed a new movie directed by Xu Kong, and we are missing a suitable role."

"He specifically asked for you, but I have to tell you in advance that your role this time is very small, almost a cameo role. If you mind, let's not waste each other's energy and time."

Yan Rui did not hide anything, and his attitude was not even very good.

It's a shame to be frank with you. After all, if Xiang Tianlei agrees now, he may find out later that it doesn't meet his expectations or something.

Making trouble on the set would only cause trouble for Xu Kong.

"Of course I don't mind. As long as it's Director Xu's movie, no matter how small the role is, I'm willing to act in it!"

Xiang Tianlei was no longer acting stupidly at this point.

To be honest, although he had always been indifferent to Xu Kong before.

But in fact, he did not miss any of the other party's works.

It would be really hard to say that he did not have some admiration for this person who is younger than himself and is such a legendary figure in the circle.

……

Yan Rui saw that Xiang Tianlei had indeed changed a lot this time compared to before.

No one said anything more. As for why Xu Kong chose Xiang Tianlei, he could probably guess a little.

After all, Xiang Tianlei's personal image is relatively unique among Fengge's current new actors.

There are indeed a lot of handsome male actors, but as an actor, what is needed is not just being handsome, but being handsome and having his own unique recognition.

In addition, as a person born in a professional school and even an outstanding graduate of Beijing Film Academy, Xiang Tianlei definitely has great potential.

If he can correct his bad habit of being overambitious and looking down on everyone, he still has a lot of room for growth.

"Then if you have time recently, pack up a little and try to go to Hong Kong City tomorrow."

"You don't have many parts in the film. You'll probably only stay for a day or two at most, and then you can come back." After making sure Xiang Tianlei agreed, Yan Rui began to explain.

"Manager Yan, can I stay in Director Xu's crew for a while longer?"

Yan Rui was stunned for a moment. He thought he had finished speaking, but he didn't expect the other party to suddenly ask such a question.

What the hell is going on?

"Don't get me wrong, Manager Yan. I just want to stay in the crew and learn more from Director Xu and other senior actors..."

Xiang Tianlei seemed to notice Yan Rui's frown, so he quickly started to explain.

Yan Rui subconsciously wanted to mock.

Because in his impression, Xiang Tianlei is not such an ambitious person.

If it were Liu Yue, Yan Rui might have actually believed it.

However, seeing the other party's expression at this time was quite sincere, he did not say some sarcastic words in his heart, but just replied lightly:

"I don't know either. When you join the crew, go ask Director Xu."

……

For Xiang Tianlei, it was just a very small role, and Yan Rui had even told him about it at the very beginning.

But there was no way to stop Xiang Tianlei's slightly excited mood at this moment.

Because actually this role may not mean anything, but apart from the role, the fact that Xu Kong specifically named him to participate naturally means that he has not been completely abandoned.

For Feng Ge now, he actually doesn’t care about any other attitudes and opinions.

But if even Xu Kong has given up on you, then there really won’t be many opportunities in the future.

So Xu Kong took the initiative to ask the company to let him terminate the contract without paying any penalty.

That's why Xiang Tianlei suffered such a great blow.

Fortunately, it seems now that it was indeed the right choice for him to throw away unnecessary face at that time.

Although Xiang Tianlei had always told himself that even without Feng Ge's resources, he would still have good development.

But in fact, he knew clearly that he was just deceiving himself.

For the entire domestic film and television industry today, there is indeed no better way out and opportunity for new actors than with Feng Ge.

With the departure of a large number of old employees, coupled with the resources of a long-established large company and the sudden rise of Xu Kong, Fengge is definitely the company with the most opportunities in the industry.

Liu Yue and a group of veteran actors led by Chen Shuang, a very popular veteran actor, are good examples.

……

"Do you think this drama will really become a hit?"

At Kiwi's headquarters, Xu Weijie spoke with a worried look on his face.

"Based on the current early stage enthusiasm, it's really hard to say."

"Mr. Xu, haven't you watched the first few episodes of this drama? You should have an idea of ​​its quality, right?"

Another senior executive replied.

Xu Weijie smiled bitterly and just shook his head.

Of course, he knew the quality of the show, which was why he was so worried.

The early promotion and marketing was a bit too smooth.

I didn’t expect that Xu Kong, who is just a screenwriter, could still arouse the interest of so many audiences.

He actually couldn't give an accurate answer to what the final reputation of the drama was.

But judging from the appeal of the drama itself, it is indeed the kind that makes people feel addicted after watching it.

For this kind of drama, as long as it is promoted enough, the performance after it is broadcast will not be too bad.

Even if the reputation is really ruined, the audience will still watch it no matter how much they criticize it.

There have been hit dramas like "Black and Red" before.

What's more, based on the few episodes he has watched, the drama has not actually reached the point where it would be criticized by the entire Internet.

……

"If it really explodes in the end, we might even miss the best chance to get the copyright rights from Qin Xian."

Xu Weijie had to speak up and remind him.

Although this is related to his own interests.

But for the people present, bringing down Qin Xian has always been their common goal.

"hehe!"

"Mr. Xu's idea is a bit too simple..."

The other people had different expressions, but they all had almost the same attitude. It was of course no problem for them to curse Qin Xian in the meeting, but it was impossible for them to really take care of this matter.

Xu Weijie was obviously stunned for a moment.

He was almost the last one to join Kiwi Fruit.

Although he also holds equity, he is the one he has met the current chairman of the company, Qin Xian's elder brother, the least.

"You mean..."

No one answered.

It seemed as if he had no idea what Xu Weijie was asking.

But this made Xu Weijie suddenly react.

The main reason why he chose to join in targeting Qin Xian was because several senior executives of the company said that Qin Xian was a relative of the company and that he relied on his relationship with the chairman to exercise his power alone and did not care about other people's opinions at all.

But through his observations during the two years since he joined Kiwi, it is clear that Qin Xian actually has some outstanding abilities so far.

Including the fact that Kiwi was able to obtain the exclusive broadcasting rights for so many hit dramas, at a copyright fee that was not particularly high. This is definitely not something that can be achieved by changing one person.

In addition, every time Qin Xian seemed to be doing something reckless, everyone just expressed their opposition but there was no way to completely stop him.

He didn't think there was anything wrong before, but now, judging by the attitudes of several people, he finally realized who was supporting Qin Xian behind the scenes. In other words, who was behind it? The answer was almost self-evident.

……

"grass!"

Xu Weijie couldn't help but curse in his heart.

He thought about how several people had encouraged him to take over Kiwi Fruit's most important copyright business.

That is the part that Qin Xian is responsible for now.

This included separating Feng Ge's rights to share the rental, which was also a suggestion secretly made to him by one of these people.

But now it seems that he, as a tool, is the only one who doesn't know what these people are thinking.

Even though I know this, I have already jumped into the pit, and it is impossible for me to confront him face to face now.

To be honest, except for Qin Xian's chairman, the senior executives present were actually the veterans who had helped to establish the company, and they all held a considerable amount of the company's original shares.

Although with so much capital injection over the years, everyone's shares have been reduced.

The same goes for Mr. Qin.

But the reason why they targeted Qin Xian so much was obviously related to the big brother behind them.

Although he is a senior leader of Kiwifruit, he is actually just an employee who received some stock rewards. He really thinks he is a big shot. Why does he get involved in all these things?

...(End of chapter)