Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system

What they talked about was unknown to anyone other than the two of them. But looking at Director Zhou You's relieved face, Shen Yao wondered if it was a bit too early to be so relieved.

what?

'Director Zhou You still doesn't understand Jiang Hanzhou enough.' At the moment, Jiang Hanzhou is behaving in a gentle and easy-going manner, but that doesn't mean Director Zhou You can make endless demands. It was only in a later conversation with Jiang Hanzhou that I learned that Director Zhou You had suggested that making two more movies would lead to too much overlap in interests between the two parties, which would be detrimental to the film's promotion and distribution. He suggested that after this film, 'And Then There Were None,' we should make another one and leave the rest to the market to decide.

The system felt that Director Zhou You's words sounded like a unilateral breach of contract, but upon closer examination, they didn't seem to make any mistakes.

If "The Amazing Race" and "And Then There Were None" don't do well at the box office, making another one would be an attempt, but making two back-to-back would be a huge loss.

Whether it's profitable or not is not something the director should worry about; the director just needs to make a good movie.

Shen Yao tapped the system, which she still didn't understand, indicating that Zhou You's words sounded high-sounding, but in reality, he had just found a new home and was eager to jump ship and change course.

'Does Jiang Hanzhou agree?' the system thought to itself. If we follow the host's theory, then it certainly won't meet Director Zhou You's expectations.

Making one less movie means losing a lot of money, especially since these were the conditions that were originally meant to promote the other party. How can a person break their word?

"Breaking your promise?" Shen Yao chuckled at the system's words. "The entertainment industry has always been all about profit; where are there so many people with feelings and loyalty?"

Director Zhou You simply wanted to break the contract early; forcing things won't work. As someone known for being understanding and having a polarized public image, how could Jiang Hanzhou possibly make things difficult for a film director?

She squinted slightly; the weather was nice today. The costume designers were applying makeup to the actors. Because several important scenes were involved, Shen Yao and Jiang Hanzhou were currently staying on set to oversee the production.

A staff member jogged over to Shen Yao, holding a data sheet that needed her approval.

"Is this the cost for this week?" Shen Yao raised her eyebrows; it was much higher than the previous budget.

The staff member seemed a little nervous upon hearing this, "Yes, something happened with the purchasing department, so we had to buy some extra."

The staff explained that the production crew had been delayed, but the purchasing department in charge of the production crew also had a minor problem, which led to the incorrect data sheets being sent over.

Shen Yao:......

'Hmph, this person is lying. It's clearly just that some people are using the film crew's name to secretly spend money on themselves,' the system said, indicating that it had sharp eyes and that there was nothing about the film crew that could be hidden from its sight.

The reason the bill exceeded the budget was that the actors overstepped their bounds, charging the production crew for everything, regardless of whether it was reimbursable or not.

As for why they dared to do this? The director at the top didn't say anything, so it was taken as an admission.

'Host, we can't let them get away with this. Check the accounts and get it back!'

The system is urging the host not to stop here, but to make an example of someone to scare others.

"Both sides still have one movie to shoot and one movie to be released soon." Besides, they are also responsible for the publicity and distribution of "And Then There Were None". If things get too tense, even the slightest leak will affect the movie's reputation.

The audience doesn't care whether you're right or wrong; once something gets out of hand, no one benefits.

"Okay, take it back. The finance department will reimburse you for everything later."

Upon hearing this, the staff breathed a sigh of relief, unable to suppress a smile, and even their steps on the way back seemed incredibly light.

The system was shocked. "Just let it go like that?" It seemed too frustrating.

They used their own money, but all the favors went to the director!

"Forget it?" Shen Yao tilted her head and pressed her throbbing temples. "Forget what? We can't tear it up now, but that doesn't mean we can't tear it up forever."

They're all veterans in the industry, and the actors in the crew aren't stupid either. Only a small portion of them were grateful this time; most of them were unwilling to offend the producers for such a small amount of money.

Write all these things down, big and small, and keep them in hand until the two sides go their separate ways.

As Shen Yao spoke, her hands were already resting on her chin. On the surface, she appeared upright and honest, but behind the scenes, she was ruthless and decisive in scheming against others.

system:……

While the system was internally grumbling, it also silently mourned for the director who had offended its host.

Director Zhou You was instructing the actors on their positions when he suddenly felt a chill run through his body.

Rubbing his increasingly rounded arms together, Director Zhou You felt a sudden surge of irritation.

He waved his hand, telling the actors to double-check their positions, then turned and sat back down behind the camera.

With the Best Director award and its halo, Director Zhou You's mental journey over the past two years has undergone a truly transformative change.

He was grateful to Jiang Hanzhou before, after all, the kindness of being recognized and given a second chance was very important. His ability to regain fame in middle age was inseparable from Jiang Hanzhou's hard work. So even though they would be collaborating on three commercial films later, he never thought of breaking off the partnership.

But times have changed. People can resist the temptation of profit for a period of time, but continuous temptation of profit is still a problem in the entertainment industry. Zhou You is not a saint either.

The end result was that two films became one, which is related to the fact that although director Zhou You has a great reputation, his ability to monetize his films remains to be seen.

At least until both "The Fast and the Furious" and "And Then There Were None" are released, or until their box office and critical reception are good, is it possible for another movie to be canceled.

However, at that time, it couldn't be explained in just a few words. Director Zhou You had to offer some compensation, since Jiang Hanzhou was a well-known producer and investor in the industry, and they might need to work together in the future. Although directors have more power in a production crew than actors, some more famous actors can indeed exert pressure on the production crew and director, making the crew work for them.

Director Zhou You felt that he wouldn't fall to that level anytime soon, but nothing is absolute. It's always good to leave room for maneuver so that you can meet again in the future.

"May we meet again in the future?" Jiang Hanzhou felt that his relationship with Director Zhou You might not have a good ending; this man really didn't know what he was doing.

"What? Did Director Zhou You say something that displeased you this time?"

Looking at Jiang Hanzhou's expression, Shen Yao wondered who Director Zhou You's backup plan was, that he would actually come over to seduce Jiang Hanzhou.

Tut tut

Aren't you afraid of Jiang Hanzhou retaliating? After all, Jiang Hanzhou is ruthless, and few people in the industry can take advantage of him.

"Director Zhou You said that after this movie is finished, he will take a break for a while and devote all his energy to the promotion of 'The Amazing Race' in advance."

In short, the previously agreed-upon filming of the next movie has to be postponed.

If we push it back, does that mean they still intend to run away?

Jiang Hanzhou nodded silently, which drew an unabashedly mocking laugh from Shen Yao.

Hahahahaha

It seems that Jiang Hanzhou's investment will not be fully recouped. How can human nature be predicted so easily? In the end, it all comes down to profit.

"Let's see how well 'The Amazing Race' is received and how well it performs at the box office. We're not the only ones waiting; everyone else is too."

"I hope I won't disappoint the audience; if I pass the minimum requirement, I can make money using the name."

Talking about ideals and ambitions is all too pretentious. Shen Yao has a clearer understanding of how the industry works. Director Zhou You is currently very arrogant, mainly because he still has the aura of being the best director. Everyone praises him because the audience buys into it.

If audiences don't accept or criticize Zhou You's films, those who previously promoted him will definitely turn around and run away.

The movie "And Then There Were None" was released about a month earlier than the previous film, "The Fast and the Furious".

Furthermore, this film is primarily a suspense film, with relatively simple set design, and the cast consists of veteran actors with well-established reputations in the industry (in terms of acting skills).

With the final scene completed, the film crew disbanded.

Shen Yao and Jiang Hanzhou returned to Beijing together. They planned to rest for a while before dealing with the release of "The Amazing Race".

The film "The Amazing Race" has already received its licenses and is just waiting for the release date to be confirmed. Then, along with a few promotional events by the actors and crew, the film will generate buzz in advance.

"We absolutely cannot skimp on this publicity, especially since the internet has the largest traffic, and whether it's positive or negative, it will attract attention."

Shen Yao appeared in the company office, where a group of people sat together discussing marketing plans.

"Then continue to market the director's honors? When 'Rebirth' was released, it received good reviews." As for the box office, those in the know understand. After all, art films don't really generate much income, and many people make art films for the awards.

Fortunately, the film "Rebirth" didn't have a large budget, and compared to the returns they received, they still made a considerable profit.

"Keep promoting it, but we need to find the right angle so it doesn't make people too disgusted," Jiang Hanzhou tapped the table, indicating that they weren't the kind of people who were completely selfless. Zhou You was about to ditch them and start his own business, and it was already a kindness of Jiang Hanzhou not to add fuel to the fire. Expecting him to put in a lot of effort to promote Zhou You? Absolutely not.

"By the way, we need to collaborate with more TV variety shows and TaoTao Video's entertainment interviews."

It would be best to write down a plan outlining these steps and get everything in place before the film's release.

Shen Yao couldn't help but mention it, and then she thought that the release time of "The Amazing Race" was around the end of the year, which was a hot period in the market, and many movies were hoping to make a fortune during the New Year period.

The movie "The Fast and the Furious" is about the growth of an ordinary person, and it focuses more on the relationships between people.

Ok

It's not a purely commercial film, as it's not funny enough to be a family-friendly movie, but it's not a pretentious pseudo-art film either. It's something that people of all ages can enjoy and understand. The story flows smoothly and naturally throughout. Shen Yao and Jiang Hanzhou are confident that this film will grab a slice of the big cake during the holiday season.

After the discussion, Shen Yao and Jiang Hanzhou went out for dinner.

In fact, they haven't had many opportunities to go out for work recently.

Jiang Hanzhou only spent more time with Shen Yao after he joined the cast of "And Then There Were None".

"There are many things to do and people are busy," which is inevitable, especially since they are not very old. If they don't work hard now, when will they?

Jiang Hanzhou raised his hand and grasped Shen Yao's hand. "I plan to take a break for a while. After 'The Amazing Race' finishes its run, let's go abroad to rest."

Compared to the constant harassment from paparazzi in China that prevents people from relaxing and having a proper rest, life abroad is much more comfortable and relaxed.

Jiang Hanzhou and Shen Yao's relationship is gradually becoming very close.

However, both of them are rational career-oriented and focus more on their careers, which leads to their calm and distant relationship, unlike other people in the industry who have a tumultuous romance.

Therefore, apart from people in the industry who know some of the details, others are still unaware of the relationship between the two.

Shen Yao nodded and then talked about how her parents were currently on a small island abroad, a group of elderly people who all had spare money and didn't mind spending a little.

Jiang Hanzhou:......

Jiang Hanzhou raised his hand and touched his chin. "It seems like your aunt and uncle rarely stay at home?"

Shen Yao raised her eyebrows. "That's all they have to do with their hobbies. If my career plans hadn't taken an unexpected turn, I should be spending time with them right now."

They just eat, drink, and have fun everywhere, without any life pressure or career aspirations. Their short lives are already predetermined.

“We’re pretty much the same,” except his parents are a bit busier with work, but his initial requirement was also to follow in his father’s footsteps and get involved in the more murky world of finance.

Jiang Hanzhou had no interest in finance, but by chance he entered the entertainment industry and is doing quite well now. Moreover, his family is gradually accepting his work.

Let's talk about family, work, and daily life.

The two of them went for a walk outside, and when they returned to the company, they got back to work.

The system jokingly remarked that the host had some hidden attributes, such as automatically transforming when faced with work and even becoming so engrossed in something that he would ignore everyone else.

'In life, we must find enjoyment to fill our lives, just like work, which is both essential and indispensable.'

Shen Yao twirled the ballpoint pen in her hand and signed her name at the bottom of the document placed beneath her.

This was a publicity plan that listed all the methods previously proposed by everyone. After being compiled, it was sent to Shen Yao.

It's clear that not only has nothing been missed, but there's also been a lot of new additions and improvements.

Shen Yao nodded in satisfaction, then made a call to the assistant in charge, instructing them to expedite the implementation of the plan step by step.

As the weather gets colder day by day, a lot of promotional materials and photos about "The Amazing Race" have appeared online. Occasionally, there will be one or two good articles that promote and praise the show from the perspective of insiders. Sometimes, video clips will also be released to increase the show's popularity.

Even variety shows on platforms like Hunan TV and Hunan TV have featured actors from "The Amazing Race".

These were all projects booked before filming began. The only thing to mention is that the director, Zhou You, who was in charge of the filming, was absent due to family matters. Only the assistant director of the crew was in charge throughout the entire process; you might think he was the one in charge.