Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system

As she wrote her new novel with great enthusiasm, Shen Yao suddenly felt a surge of inspiration, with her writing ideas becoming clearer than ever before.

Wow

So it turns out I really do have a talent for storytelling? It seems I should focus more on writing in the future. Anyway, after finishing one thing, I need to take a break and adjust. Using my break time to write novels to give back to my old readers who support me seems like a pretty good arrangement.

Shen Yao was delighted, and the readers who read her new book and became fans were also delighted. They were now mutually happy.

The story of this newly started novel is not long. Shen Yao spends most of her free time updating the novel, which means that when Shen Yao came back to work, the new novel was already in its final stages.

Shen Yao decided to finish writing and uploading the entire novel before leaving Beijing, and also set a timer for updates, just in case she forgot about it while she was busy.

slam-la-

It started raining outside. Shen Yao appeared in a factory building in the suburbs, which was the filming location for her new drama "No One Survives".

The director was naturally Zhou You, who had previously filmed "The Amazing Race".

There were three opportunities to collaborate with Jiang Hanzhou, not just once. Jiang Hanzhou was currently unavailable, but Shen Yao was quite interested in the project, so she couldn't wait to come and join the crew with the director.

The release date for "The Amazing Race" is around the end of this year. Currently, they are working hard on post-production and discussing promotion. Since there is still plenty of time, the director has not thrown himself into other projects.

Director Zhou

Producer Shen

Since their last separation, they both acted as if they hadn't seen each other in a long time. Although they were a little awkward at first, as they gradually opened up to each other, they seemed to have returned to their old friendship.

Whether it's "Rebirth," which earned director Zhou You the Best Director Award, or "The Amazing Race," which has already been filmed and will be released around the end of the year, Shen Yao participated in a large part of both.

She and director Zhou You have a good working relationship; at least they don't have any major communication conflicts due to differences in ideas. The stability of the crew is the best reassurance.

That's why Jiang Hanzhou put Shen Yao in charge of producing this movie.

And then there were no survivors.

It sounds like a suspense film, but it's actually a movie with some supernatural elements. It takes advantage of the human tendency to be suspicious and distrustful, and in the end, due to various reasons, the main characters are all wiped out, leaving viewers with chills.

Jiang Hanzhou wasn't initially optimistic about these kinds of projects, especially suspense films, which were usually either big or small flops, with few opportunities to make money from them.

Director Zhou You really liked the story and was eager to bring it to life for the audience after receiving the script.

It can't be said that the two had a conflict or disagreement; it can only be said that this film was the result of a compromise between the two. Even the investment and business development were not entirely handled by Jiang Hanzhou. He only took the largest share due to distribution considerations. Otherwise, Shen Yao would not have been able to join the production team as a producer.

The two sides had a brief discussion about the issues facing the production team. Director Zhou You expressed concern that weather conditions might delay filming, leading to extended shooting time and financial strain.

He knew that he was not yet capable of handling all the investment and business on his own, so his decision to compromise this time was partly due to underlying concerns.

"Director Zhou, don't worry. This script is quite innovative compared to the traditional ending. It can be said to be original. Moreover, it incorporates a lot of clever ideas from the screenwriter. I believe that after its release, there will be fans who will enjoy it." Suspense dramas are a niche genre, but they are not without a market. At worst, they can earn a little less. Before they finish filming the three commercial films they are collaborating on, Shen Yao and the others are unwilling to let Zhou You's reputation be ruined.

Shen Yao's reassurance couldn't completely put Zhou You at ease, but given the current situation, it seemed he had no other choice but to focus on making this suspense film.

Moreover, Zhou You was confident that he could make a good film. He was the best director (although there was some exaggeration in that, but without real talent, no amount of bribery would work). How could he not make a good film about the subject he was best at (his debut film was a suspense film, but later, when suspense films didn't work, he had to change careers and try art films that could bring him fame).

Watching Director Zhou You instantly get into character and start instructing the staff on how to build the set, Shen Yao glanced around with a strange expression, and finally found a folding chair, unfolded it, and sat down.

Not far away, some staff members saw Shen Yao and hurriedly came over with smiles to greet her.

As the producer, Shen Yao was responsible not only for the major events in the production crew, but also for some trivial matters. In short, for any matter concerning the production crew, they could always reach out to her.

The crew members were all people that director Zhou You frequently collaborated with.

The two had a deep relationship and both knew what kind of person Shen Yao was. They were confident that they could approach her. They thought that if they could get on the good side of this producer, they would have a secure job in the future.

Compared to Director Zhou You, who takes a break after filming a movie to prepare for post-production, release, and promotional activities, Producer Shen is more capable of launching new dramas at any time.

Like one of their former assistant directors, who is now able to independently take on roles and direct films, thanks to a good job introduced by Producer Shen.

Although they are not as capable as the assistant director, they can still do their jobs well. So why not try to please Producer Shen?

Shen Yao:......

Shen Yao never expected to be so popular. Although it was an inevitable result of her sudden fame, it was still somewhat beyond her imagination.

Shen Yao delegated some less important but miscellaneous tasks to staff members who were quite capable but just lacked an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. She didn't say much, but her actions showed that she could indeed offer many benefits.

The atmosphere on set suddenly became even more lively.

Although celebrities and actors are always surrounded by many people, it doesn't mean that directors and producers are not surrounded by people. In fact, because it is a buyer's market, those behind the scenes with capital become more sought after.

Zhou You even deliberately mentioned it because of this, it's unclear whether he was genuinely joking or using it as an excuse to tell the truth.

'This Zhongdeng isn't honest either,' it was only promoted by Jiang Hanzhou's marketing and tactics before.

They have neither achievements nor capital, yet they dare to do whatever they want.

Tut tut

Is this what male confidence is? It's utterly baffling.

Shen Yao:......

Shen Yao felt that the system's criticism was a bit harsh, and that it shouldn't be said that way.

Director Zhou You is quite good. Although there are more male directors than female directors in this industry, and they all have some shortcomings in their personal abilities, this director is still quite self-aware.

It's just that he saw the change of leadership in the production team, and he received honors and produced "The Amazing Race," which received a good internal response and is likely to make money at the box office, so he became a little arrogant when facing himself.

Shen Yao prides herself on being a considerate person, and as long as she isn't given a bad look in public, she won't mind too much.

Regardless of what Director Zhou You is thinking, just take it as a joke for now.

system:……

Isn't this a bit of wishful thinking? The other party might not be so kind.

'It's better to avoid trouble. Let's finish filming this suspense movie as soon as possible. I have other plans to take care of.' Collaborations are always limited. In the future, we may only have a few opportunities to meet and nod to each other in public. Why be so serious?

The crew of "And Then There Were None" was much quieter than other film crews.

Because it's a suspense drama with a moderate budget, the main cast consists of veteran actors. Although their individual fan base can't compare to that of popular celebrities, their mere presence guarantees box office success. At least most viewers will give it a try.

Director Zhou You isn't really getting carried away. He also considered box office potential during the casting process, ensuring that no actors would be off-putting to the audience, and that no unreliable, well-connected actors would be included for any reason.

Everyone went to get off work and left work at fixed times every day. After finishing their scenes, they would discuss with each other until all the scenes in the abandoned factory were filmed. Only then did the crew move everyone to other locations to film more scenes.

During this period, Shen Yao stayed on set, but occasionally went out.

It was an investment from Hongshi Network; they sent her a project proposal to review and approve.

Shen Yao:......

Since the script and screenwriter were provided by Hongshi Network, the director and crew were actively sought out, and the remaining actors were also selected online, Shen Yao had to admire Hongshi Network for taking this step. At least there was some controversy, and the buzz surrounding it was estimated that it would be quite significant.

嘶

Is this another effort after tasting the success of "The Road to Stardom"?

All I can say is that Hongshi Network has some talent, but I don't know if that talent is enough to support their foray into the entertainment industry and successfully make a profit.

'Host, are you still thinking about Red Persimmon Network?' The system looked at its host's absent-minded appearance and didn't understand what was so interesting about Red Persimmon Network.

If you want to enter the industry, then enter it. The entertainment industry is such a vast untapped market. Hongshi Network is ambitious and wants to get a piece of the pie without harming the interests of its own hosts.

Shen Yao nodded and then shook her head. The filming location was not far ahead. "I don't quite understand Hongshi Network's actions. 'Small-scale operations?'"

With such a large amount of capital, and an even more powerful parent company behind it, inviting her to look at a few small investments is more like throwing away a child's toy.

'They don't have any other plans, do they?' He simply didn't tell her that.

why?

"Perhaps they're afraid we'll find out, so Hongshi Network wants to collaborate with other production companies," Jiang Hanzhou appeared opposite Shen Yao, looking somewhat tired, but his smile was still very relaxed.

Busy as he was, the variety show that Jiang Hanzhou valued had finally taken off and was now on the right track, so Jiang Hanzhou no longer needed to keep an eye on it.

Compared to Shen Yao's "Actors' Road to Stardom," Jiang Hanzhou's variety show was a late bloomer. It didn't have particularly high popularity at first, and even experienced a period of negative growth. However, its reputation gradually improved, attracting many investors and advertisers.

Jiang Hanzhou's variety show is different from Shen Yao's. Jiang Hanzhou's show is not divided into seasons, but is a long-term variety show. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be broadcast every week. When the artists are recording, they may gather together to record multiple episodes at the same time. It can be considered a golden goose that can keep laying eggs.

"Which production company does Hongshi Network want to collaborate with?" There probably isn't a more qualified investor and producer than Jiang Hanzhou.

Hongshi Network just wants to make more money. If they really cooperate with other production companies and lose money, who will be responsible?

Shen Yao thought Hongshi Network was overthinking things. Which film and television production company in the entertainment industry wasn't a cunning old fox? Hongshi Network was just a rich fool who had just arrived. Wasn't he afraid of being swindled out of everything?

“It’s not that serious. Hongshi Network is backed by a domestic short video giant,” Jiang Hanzhou said with a smile as he poured Shen Yao a drink. He indicated that he would give them face, and that with the rise of short videos and the obvious advantages of web dramas, it would be very difficult to find another sucker who had offended such a large number of IPs and was not short of funds.

If it were Jiang Hanzhou, he would definitely cooperate with Hongshi Network seriously. One side would provide funds and resources, while the other side would find people to be responsible for promotion. The two would work together to make money.

I imagine other film and television production companies in the entertainment industry think the same way.

At least for now, they won't change their minds much. If things really change in the future, even if Hongshi Network gets scammed, it probably won't be seriously injured.

Entering this industry always requires accepting the consequences of your actions. You can't expand indefinitely just because someone has a big business. Situations like Jiang Hanzhou and Feng Chen, where development is smooth sailing, are rare. Almost everyone encounters some hardships, and ultimately, it depends on whether you can overcome them.

Shen Yao picked up the drink in her cup and tasted it. The soda tasted good. Her memory began to drift away, and she couldn't quite remember when she last drank a beverage.

The two of them spent more time together this time because Jiang Hanzhou joined the cast of "And Then There Were None".

The reason given was that while accompanying Shen Yao, he would supervise the entire crew's work, especially Director Zhou You. They still had two films to work on, and to prevent a falling out between them before that, Jiang Hanzhou preferred to help "And Then There Were None" be produced and released smoothly, while also filming the two films that had been selected earlier without taking a break.

"Won't we be pushing too hard?" Shen Yao asked worriedly.

The director isn't some emotionless tool; isn't Jiang Hanzhou, this capitalist, going too far in exploiting him?

Jiang Hanzhou said that he was not being unreasonable at all. Besides, Director Zhou You was eager to finish filming as soon as possible. Although there was no major conflict between the two parties, if things continued like this, no one could guarantee what would happen in the future.

"Don't worry, I have a measure."

Jiang Hanzhou raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose, then straightened his clothes and got up to walk to the director's location not far away.