Crazy Entertainment System

They had heard that Crazy was paying actors relatively low salaries, and they originally thought it was Liang Siwen's fault, but now it seems that it was Chen Yu who instructed them to do so.

If Chen Yu has so much money, why is he being stingy with that little bit?!

“I know you all don’t understand why I’m so rich, why I’m unwilling to spend a little more money. You think I’m stingy.”

Actually, that's not the case. I just don't want to set a bad example. Let me ask you a question: a big-budget production with an investment of 100 million, but the actors' fees alone cost over 80 million—what do you think of such a production?!

Upon hearing this, Mr. Hu and the others couldn't help but take a deep breath. If the investment of 100 million yuan is only 80 million yuan for the actors alone, then even if this show is filmed, it will definitely be a terrible drama!

The production quality is absolutely terrible; good dramas still require a lot of money to produce.

However, this money wasn't spent on actors, but rather on film and television production.

At that moment, they immediately understood Chen Yu's good intentions.

"What if there's a perfect fit actor, but they ask for an exorbitant price?!" Wang Min asked.

"If we can't find anyone else, then we'll end it here and shelve the show. We'll unseal it when a suitable person comes out. But for this kind of person, all my future works will be out! No matter who it is, it's all the same."

Crazy Entertainment has stated that the budget for actors in any drama they invest in cannot exceed one-third of the total budget. If it does, they will withdraw their investment, no matter how good the drama is. I cannot break this rule.

As society develops, many young, handsome actors will emerge in the future. They will only know how to look good and act in more than a dozen dramas with the same face. To be honest, I really can't accept that. I have no desire to watch such dramas at all.

More importantly, the films produced were poorly made.

In order to maximize profits, they actually edited the originally tightly-knit plot into a complete mess. Just imagine, a TV series originally planned for 30 episodes was cut into 45 episodes due to profit considerations—can such a show still be watched?!

Wang Min and the others were stunned, looking at Chen Yu with utter astonishment, they said, "Are you kidding me?! How could a 30-episode drama be edited into 45 episodes?!"

"Yeah, even if they add padding, it'll only be one or two episodes at most. But adding half an episode at once, I don't think that's realistic!"

"Exactly! You're trying to fool us, aren't you?!"

"Haha, haven't you noticed that Hunan TV's dramas are trending in this direction?!" Chen Yu chuckled.

Everyone was stunned, recalling the incident with Hunan TV.

It turns out that this is indeed the case; Hunan TV is really doing just that.

"This is a desecration of the TV series! These bastards will do anything for money! Where are the principles?!" Wang Min said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu burst into laughter: "Haha, principles?! In the face of profit, everything else is meaningless. That's why I have very strict control over funds. I will never allow the actors' salaries to bankrupt the drama. Otherwise, it would be a regression for our country's film and television industry."

Want to catch up with Europe and America, or Hollywood? Maybe in your next life!

Wang Min and the others were speechless. At this rate, the Chinese film and television industry was practically courting its own destruction!

At the same time, they couldn't help but calm down and quietly look at Chen Yu, because Chen Yu could see so clearly and understand so well.

The difference between people is so great that they didn't even notice it.

"That's true, but we can't underestimate ourselves. We're making progress, and with an expert like you here, China still has a chance to catch up with Hollywood!" Engineer Hu said with a smile.

"Alright, stop flattering me. It's useless. Catching up with Hollywood isn't something I can decide alone. It requires everyone's joint efforts. We must set clear principles and goals. Only with a righteous heart can we achieve good results. If the heart isn't righteous, no matter how eloquent your words are, they're just bubbles that will burst at the slightest touch."

Although Chen Yu appreciated Hu Gong's flattery, he still said something.

For no other reason than to show off!

Engineer Hu gave an awkward smile and didn't say anything more.

An hour later, Chen Yu came out of the room, took the elevator to the underground parking lot, got into his car, and made a phone call to Liang Siwen.

"Sister Siwen, please let the company's artists know about the roles in 'iPartment' that haven't been cast yet. Those who are interested will have auditions at 8 AM the day after tomorrow. Make it clear to them that seniority and fame don't matter; whoever is suitable will get the part!"

Chen Yu thought it would be better to give him some instructions first.

"No problem, have you finished your negotiations?!" Liang Siwen had guessed that Chen Yu would definitely choose actors, so she sent a private message to some artists in the company who were around the same age beforehand. The message was about a modern sitcom starring Chen Yu, and that they could prepare for some vacant roles. If Chen Yu couldn't find suitable candidates, he would definitely choose from the company or hire from the community.

However, prioritizing company personnel is essential, so preparing in advance will give you a greater chance of securing the role you want.

Many things are clear to everyone without needing to be said: in dramas starring or directed by Chen Yu, whatever role one plays, as long as it's related to him, it's a good thing.

Putting everything else aside, the chewiness alone is enough.

This is definitely a chance for a carp to leap over the dragon gate.

Therefore, every artist is overjoyed and pondering which role in the drama they are suitable for.

They all knew the company's rules, and they also knew that these rules were set by Chen Yu. They were also aware of Chen Yu's habit of only considering whether a role was suitable or not.

This also gives newcomers without background or experience a lot of opportunities and motivation.

How could I not be excited to be standing on the same starting line as my predecessors?

However, Liang Siwen wasn't stupid; she knew that unless Chen Yu gave the order, this matter absolutely shouldn't be leaked.

Judging from Chen Yu's personal habits, he doesn't like to expose too much about things that are not yet settled, and Zhanlong Technology is an example of this.

There are explicit rules prohibiting the disclosure of any company information. This is not for any other reason than to provide the company's R&D department with a quiet environment so that they can fully utilize their creativity and design better products.

"Yes, we've finished talking. We've said everything we needed to say. The casting will be done internally by the company the day after tomorrow morning. If we can't find anyone, I'll have to recruit from outside the company."

"I hope you understand!" Chen Yu nodded in response.

"I understand, but if you're hiring experienced professionals, what are your plans?!"

"I don't have any other plans for now. If we really have to hire from the community, then freelance artists will be given priority. As for artists from other companies, we'll see what their requirements are!"

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