Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 222: You are just dreaming
"Doesn't it feel a bit unreliable for a director and an online writer to be spokespeople?"

When Xiao Zhong heard Qi Weijun's suggestion, he immediately asked back.

Qi Weijun wanted to make a rebuttal, but another colleague immediately took over:

"Han Han and Guo Jingming, these writers, have also taken on a lot of endorsements."

"They are traditional writers, and Zuibai is an online writer."

"I think the writer is secondary. The main thing is that Zui Bai's image is young and positive, and he's also a director."

"Yes, he's even nominated for Best Director at the Hundred Flowers Awards. I'm afraid if you want him to be your spokesperson, he'll have to consider it!"

The supervisor and Qi Weijun were listening carefully to everyone's thoughts.

Especially Qi Weijun, after all, he was the one who came up with the idea. Thinking of this, he said:
"Boss, isn't the company organizing a campaign to solicit theme songs?"

"Yeah, it's been three months, and I've received over a hundred songs. The few that are good quality aren't really suitable for the game."

"Boss, I remember that Mr. Zuibai also wrote lyrics and composed music for "Wordless Monument" and "My Only." If he also shoots the MV."

As soon as these words came out, even Xiao Zhong shut up.

The supervisor clearly understood Qi Weijun's subtext.

If you are your own spokesperson, you can also sing an original League of Legends song.

Moreover, the MV is for a 6 million box office movie, and was shot by a nominee for the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Director.

Isn’t this the best endorsement effect? ​​It will definitely become a hit when the time comes.

Then your own performance will come!

So he suppressed his excitement and said decisively:
"Xiao Qi, do some background research on Mr. Zuibai's gaming skills. Get all his information, including his game records, online time, and heroes he frequently plays."

"Xiao Zhong, you're most familiar with the entertainment industry. Please do a background check on Mr. Zuibai's public image, focusing on checking for any negative information."

"For the other four mentioned above, each of them should take one to do some basic research and look at the endorsement market."

"Okay, let's break up the meeting."

The supervisor has made up his mind.

If there are no problems with both background checks on Zuibai, report Zuibai together with the previous four.

Of course, Teacher Zuibai ranks first.

He believed that the higher-ups would make the right decision.

These days, Cheng Xi has been very busy.

There are things I need to sign myself for, such as the strategy for the Hundred Flowers Awards, editing and post-production of "Diamond Lover", novel updates, and some matters related to the company and studio.

I don’t even have time to play with Reba and Nazha.

This evil capitalism, this evil money has bound me.

When will I be able to escape?
While Cheng Xi was busy, he was thinking about adjusting his work content.

Otherwise I'd be spinning like a top all the time. I'd better enjoy my rebirth!
The donkey in the production team can’t be so tired!

But no matter what, we have to finish this part first.

And because I was so busy with this matter, many people came to me one after another.

First of all, Sohu’s “Diaosi Men” movie project has been launched.

Seeing that its own "Never Expected" made a fortune, Sohu certainly couldn't sit still.

If you can make a big movie, I can make one too.

So this big movie, which was originally scheduled to be released in 2015, was launched ahead of schedule.

Yes, it was the one that was later renamed "The Pancake Man".

Both Mr. Zeng and Dapeng came to me and asked me to serve as the screenwriter director again.

"Brother, it can be said that without you, there would be no "Diaosi Men". You don't want to see this project fail, right?"

Mr. Zeng came up and gave Cheng Xi a difficult problem.

Of course, I don’t want this project to fail, but if it really wants to succeed, the original script will definitely have to be greatly changed.

And the plot of "Diaosi Men" is fragmented.

The repetitive and illogical reversals are actually not suitable for adaptation into a big movie.

At least "Never Expected" has an internal logic involved, which is consistent with the theme that comedy is actually a tragedy.

"Diaosi" is far behind in this aspect.

"Director Cheng, please help me one more time. To be honest, I wouldn't dare to shoot this movie without you."

"The company asked me to be the director for my first film. I'm so stressed out that I haven't been able to sleep all night lately!"

Dapeng's explanation was much simpler and more direct.

I just want your help.

Ever since Cheng Xi became more and more successful, Dapeng also started calling him Director Cheng.

And every now and then they would send some gifts such as tea and wine.

The promotional content posted on Weibo is also forwarded immediately.

It is only right and reasonable that I should help.

After all, these two people knew me when I was just starting out.

I was the one who enlightened Dapeng, and Mr. Zeng helped me a lot.

And when Mr. Zeng tried to persuade him again, he quoted a screenwriting guidance fee of 500 million, which was far higher than the industry level.

Cheng Xi knew that if he refused again, it would hurt their feelings.

Alas, there is nothing we can do. We have to live in the world, especially these two old friends.

Cheng Xi is a person who values ​​feelings.

So Cheng Xi had no choice but to agree, but the script must be taken to Zuibai Entertainment for research.

When signing the director contract, Cheng Xi considered signing Dapeng.

But after Cheng Xi tried it once, he gave up.

If I had signed him before "The Diaosi Man" and managed it myself.

There is nothing to say.

After becoming famous, he can reap the benefits himself, and Sohu has greatly improved Dapeng's salary.

Big movies were promised.

And he signed a long-term contract as soon as he became famous.

Dapeng also didn't want to be labeled as a traitor.

Since a forced melon is not sweet, Cheng Xi did not interfere.

Although it is not under our own company, it will not affect the cooperation.

If you really need him, just say a word and Dapeng will come.

The second people who came to see me were also old friends, Mango TV and Yanjing TV.

Cheng Xi directly asked them to talk to Li Wentao about this.

Cheng Xi only made two requests:
It will be broadcast during the prime time before National Day, and the price is still 150 million per episode.

This time, after watching dozens of episodes of the film, Mango TV decided to learn its lesson.

Unlike the last co-premiere, they chose exclusive.

Yanjing TV also wants to obtain exclusive broadcasting rights.

So we finally agreed on 180 episodes per episode, for a total price of 9000 million.

The award went to Mango TV's National Day schedule.

I have to say that Mango TV is still richer.

After all, idol dramas are Mango TV’s favorite, and there are two domineering CEOs in them.

It can be said that half of the women are brainwashed.

All thanks to Mango TV.

This is not unfair at all.

This time, by purchasing the exclusive broadcasting rights, he can give his satellite TV fans a feast.

The third person who came to see him was Zhao Yanzi, who had been rejected last time.

I directly found Han Sanping from China Film Group and told him about it.

Only then did Cheng Xi know that after Zhao Yanzi graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, she recently studied in the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy.

She directly became Han Sanping's junior schoolmate.

Cheng Xi suddenly felt that you all in the director department are really amazing.

First, his cheap senior brother Lu Chuan came to cause trouble for him, and then his cheap senior sister came.

The director of the directing department wanted to recruit me to the directing department.

Fortunately I didn’t go. If I had gone, Zhao Yanzi would have become my direct senior sister.

Don’t even think about writing a book in the future. Just write one and you can take one.

There is no way, since it is Han Sanping who came forward.

I will have to rely on him for distribution in the future.

So we made an appointment to meet at Zuibai Studio.

"Director Cheng, this is my lover Huang Long." "Hello, Senior Sister, Hello, Brother-in-law."

No matter how Cheng Xi appears on the scene, they are all from the same academy.

But I didn't expect that this time the couple would come together to put pressure on me.

It can be seen that they are determined to win "So Young".

Cheng Xi first stood up and personally made tea for Zhao Yanzi and her husband to show his respect for his senior sister.

In fact, it is a respect for the college.

But although Cheng Xi appears soft on the surface, he is not afraid if someone really wants to fight him.

"Senior sister, brother-in-law, please have some tea."

After a brief exchange of greetings, Zhao Yanzi saw that Cheng Xi didn't even mention the movie.

Without further ado, he spoke first:
"Director Cheng, you should know exactly why I'm here. I'm here to ask for your help."

"You're too polite, Senior Sister. Now that we're at the academy, you can just call me Junior Brother."

Cheng Xi did not respond, but talked about the matters of his senior sisters and junior brothers.

Zhao Yanzi smiled when she heard that. Caroline's eyes were indeed big.

"Then I won't be polite. Junior brother, let me tell you this. I really like the story of 'So Young'. You also bought it, which shows that we have similar views."

"Our previous offer was indeed low. I wonder at what price Junior Brother would be willing to part with it?"

Cheng Xi glanced at Huang Long at this time and saw that he was still drinking tea.

Nor spoke.

It seemed as if Zhao Yanzi was in charge of everything.

"Senior Sister, to be honest, if it had been earlier, I might have been willing to sell it."

"Did you hear about the director support competition I organized last time? One of the directors, Wen Muye, is very talented. He has already written a draft for the movie 'So Young' for me. This new film project should be launched this year."

“So I can only say it’s very regretful.”

This was of course Cheng Xi's excuse, as Wen Muye's notebook had not been handed over yet.

But Cheng Xi didn't mind implementing his own will and making this happen.

"Why haven't I heard Mr. Li mention this before?"

Obviously, Zhao Yanzi didn't believe it.

"I was the one who told you that. After all, this is the company's film project, so it needs to be kept secret."

When the two sides talked about this, they suddenly paused.

Zhao Yanzi also picked up the tea and took a sip to ease the embarrassment.

But at this moment, Huang Long spoke, his voice full of energy:
"Director Cheng, since it hasn't been made into a movie yet, there's a price. We're just talking business. My wife really likes it, so I just need you to name a price."

"Uh, brother-in-law, it's not that I don't want to open it, I'm just afraid that if I open it, you two will think I'm ignorant."

"I know the prices of your previous scripts. I heard that your initial offer to Fan Binbin for The Empress of China was 50 per episode, a total of 4000 million."

"The final price was 2000 million, right?"

"Yes."

"How about we offer 2000 million?"

Huang Long directly said 20 million, even Zhao Yanzi next to him was a little surprised.

When they came, they agreed that the bottom line was 1500 million.

I didn’t expect it to go up to 2000 million.

Cheng Xi was also surprised and admired the businessman's intuition.

From what they talked about, he certainly felt that Cheng Xi didn't want to sell.

But they think they can make more money by doing it themselves.

I just don't want to sell it because the money is too little.

Otherwise, what kind of excuse is it that a director under me wrote a script?

It’s up to you whether to give it or not.

While Cheng Xi admired the couple's courage, he also felt it difficult to refuse.

He sighed and said directly:
"Senior sister, brother-in-law, thank you for your kindness."

"I want to ask you two a question. What do you think the box office of this movie will be? How much will it earn?"

Zhao Yanzi said:

"I plan to invest 5000 million yuan and get a return of 1.5 million yuan at the box office."

Cheng Xi nodded and said:

"If this book were adapted into a movie and its box office was comparable to 'Life's Big Deals,' what would you two think the book would be worth?"

When Zhao Yanzi and Huang Long heard this, they were both a little stunned.

6 million yuan at the box office? A youth film?

If the cost of 5000 million remains unchanged, we can make hundreds of millions!

Seeing the surprised expressions of the two, Cheng Xi continued:
"So, if I sell this script for 100 million, you two will definitely not agree."

"This is why I won't sell it. I'm not really making excuses. I hope you can understand."

Zhao Yanzi and Huang Long said goodbye to Cheng Xi downstairs in the studio.

The two were silent for a while in the nanny car.

Zhao Yanzi said:

"Hubby, do you think what Cheng Xi said is true?"

Huang Long thought for a moment and said:
"If it doesn't sell for 6 million, they must think the script is worth more than million. As for whether it can make million at the box office, only God knows."

"Let him regret it. He thought the cinema chain belonged to his family, and he made a fun-loving funeral movie. He really thinks he's a legend. 6 million yuan at the box office is just a pipe dream!"

"Perhaps, it would be a good idea to let him film. Then we can put some obstacles in his way and let him know how deep the waters of the entertainment industry are."

"Honey, what about my new movie? You can't let me study for a master's degree in directing for nothing!"

"Let's change it. There are many youth-themed movies. Find a similar one. Even 200 million is not enough."

"By the time your film makes a bigger box office than his, I really want to see this rebellious young man with a sad face."

After hearing this, Zhao Yanzi didn't say anything.

In fact, she still wanted to shoot "So Young" and even had decided who to cast.

But there is no other way now, I can only look for meal replacements.

After saying that, the two asked the driver to drive to find Han Sanping from China Film Group.

Cheng Xi stood by the window and watched the two people's car stop for a moment before driving away.

I thought:

"I don't know what these two are thinking about me. I'm sure the mildest ones will think I'm dreaming."

After watching the two leave, Cheng Xi picked up his phone and made a call:
"Makino, how's your notebook preparation going?"

"Boss, I haven't finished the post-production yet, and the script isn't ready yet."

"Well, I'll assign one to you."

Wen Muye was stunned and said quickly:

"Okay, boss, you definitely have better taste than me."

"Okay, take a look at the novel 'So Young' soon. Go find Mr. Li and ask him to give you the script and revise it."

"Thank you, boss! I'll watch it as soon as the post-production is finished!"

After Cheng Xi hung up the phone, he also laughed.

I finally worked until 10 o'clock in the evening.

Or was Reba worried about Cheng Xi, so she went to the studio and insisted on asking him to go back.

"After my brother finished writing this paragraph, inspiration came and I couldn't stop it."

Although it is a reproduction of a novel, Cheng Xi still added his own understanding.

It can be said that I knew the outline of the story and then did some original work based on the skeleton.

This kind of lack of inspiration is sometimes difficult to write.

Seeing that his brother had no intention of leaving.

So Reba took a chair and sat next to Cheng Xi.

Accompany him to write novels.

Looking at my brother's serious profile, the story gradually came into being under the constant tapping of his hands.

Reba slowly leaned her head against her brother.

Especially since my brother is still using the keyboard I gave him.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment:
I have made some contribution to the novel!

Thinking of this, Reba gave her brother a quick kiss on his resolute face.

Hey!

Come on, brother!

(End of this chapter)