Chapter 55

On the luxurious hovercraft, Qu Yiming and the other two clapped each other excitedly again.

Chang Le rolled up his sleeves and shouted excitedly, "Brothers, let's do a great job. It's time to show our true strength!"

Qu Yiming: "Come on! Let's bring the best games to everyone!"

Even Tan Mohan nodded heavily and said "hmm" solemnly.

The hovercraft carried the ambitious young people away. Inside Xinghuo, after coming out of the reception room, Huan Xu did not return to his office immediately. Instead, he turned around and walked towards the artist department.

The Spark Directors Department is also conducting an important activity: interviewing new actors.

Different from Ning Miaomiao and Ming An who were signed by agent Fan Yang last time, this group of new artists are the new recruits from Xinghuo Expansion under the leadership of Ye Qian.

As Huan Xu walked outside the interview room, he saw Mr. Wang, the person in charge. "Uncle Wang, what's going on?"

"Several agents are interviewing and selecting. It just so happens that Lao Zheng and the others just arrived. Come in and take a look." Uncle Wang greeted with a smile.

The rooms on both sides are identical, with a one-way mirror in the middle. The actors on the opposite side cannot see what is happening on this side, but they can see the actors' performances on this side.

In the room, the two former directors of Xinghuo also took time out to look at the newcomers to the company. If there is a suitable role in a new drama, most directors will give priority to artists from their own company.

"Director Huan is here."

"Director Huan, come here. This area has a good view."

"Hello, Director Huan!"

In addition to Director Zheng and Director Chen, there are two young people, one male and one female, both of whom are outstanding students who graduated from the directing department this year.

It was also not long ago that the two-way option entered the Spark.

Now the two of them are following Director Zheng and Director Chen respectively, serving as assistants to gain experience. Once the two successfully release their first works, they will become the real directors of Xinghuo and start their own journey to the charts.

Standing next to Huan Xu, Uncle Wang asked with a smile, "What do you think?"

Huan Xu deliberately flattered Uncle Wang to cheer him up: "With you in charge, there's no reason it can't be done. Uncle Wang, your vision is first-rate in this circle."

"People like Dong Xiao and Qian Ying were all signed by you. Now, they are all striving to become top artists. One or two more works will be enough to pave the way for them."

Uncle Wang waved his hands repeatedly: "I know you're just sweet-talking, but stop trying to coax me. It's just that you gave them the opportunity, Xiao Xu, and they worked hard on their own. It has nothing to do with me. I know myself well."

Although he said so, Uncle Wang still couldn't stop laughing when he heard Huan Xu making him happy.

"By the way, I heard there's an actor named Haotianxing who came to Xinghuo specifically for an interview?" Huan Xu remembered something and asked with a smile, "Is he here today?"

"Here I am, Chu Fan, the guy on the far right wearing a plaid shirt who looks like a programmer."

Hearing Huan Xu's question, the new director with short hair raised his hand to indicate, and the description was quite interesting.

"Programmer?" Huan Xu looked in the direction the little girl pointed, and it was indeed him!

Seeing Huan Xu looking at Chu Fan with interest, Director Chen helped explain, "He's a very honest kid. Don't be fooled by his quiet and low-key demeanor now. Old Zheng and I have seen clips of his performances, and he's quite explosive. He's a rough diamond, and an outstanding student who graduated with high marks from Haoying."

"Just because I like Director Huan's work, I directly gave up the offer from Haotianxing Entertainment Company, bought the ticket, and came to our place without even leaving any way out for myself."

Listening to Director Chen's story, Huan Xu became interested: "Does the performance footage still have a backup?"

"Yes, Xiao Xu, I'll send it directly to your brain."

"Thank you, Uncle Wang."

Chu Fan turned on the computer screen, changed out of his programmer suit, put on a commuter suit, quickly washed his face, raised his head and put on his office worker glasses again. His temperament was completely different from his real life.

I get up early in the morning, go out to buy groceries, put on an apron, and cook a loving breakfast in the kitchen, then seal it to keep it warm.

Chu Fan walked to the bedroom door, carefully opened it a crack, and called out softly, "Wife, dinner is ready. Remember to get up and eat. I'm going to work now."

"There's a company dinner tonight. I'll try to drink less and come back early."

It turns out he is still a good husband.

Uncle Wang reminded: "The plot later is the best part, Xiaoxu, be prepared."

Huan Xu: What's there to prepare for? Even if Chu Fan's acting is explosive, there's no need to be mentally prepared.

Soon, Huan Xu knew why Uncle Wang reminded him, and his expression became subtle as the plot developed.

The office worker works hard all day and even though he is obviously very tired, he still tries to keep smiling when facing the boss's difficulties, even though he is already giving the middle finger in his heart.

There was no dinner party after get off work.

On the way home, he went to the supermarket to pick out vegetables, buy red wine, and pick up the cake he had ordered.

The light brain page shows that today is the 1314th day that Xiao Chu and his wife have been in love. Xiao Chu lied to his wife just to prepare a surprise for her on their anniversary!

In the hover car, it can be seen from the micro-expressions that the office worker Xiao Chu is looking forward to a wonderful night.

When they were almost home, Xiao Chu even started humming a little tune.

After returning home, Xiao Chu carefully entered the password and opened the door. Xiao Chu didn't notice, but Huan Xu noticed the details: there was an extra pair of men's leather shoes on the shoe rack, and the size was obviously larger than Xiao Chu's other shoes.

Huan Xu had a subtle look on his face. In the picture, his wife was not in the living room, so Xiao Chu tiptoed towards the bedroom. The bedroom door was not closed tightly. Suddenly, a laugh and scolding came from inside, and then another male voice sounded, flirting with Xiao Chu's wife.

Xiao Chu froze in place, forgetting to put down his raised foot. Through the gap, the intimate two people in the room were clearly reflected on Xiao Chu's lens.

In the end, Xiao Chu didn't dare to open the door that was covering her privacy, and didn't even dare to make a sound. She left the bridal chamber with even lighter movements than when she came in.

In the floating car downstairs, the acting skills of the office worker Xiao Chu really began to explode.

He sat there in silence at first, as if all his strength had been drained from him, with a look of confusion on his face.

After an unknown amount of time, the optical computer communication rang, with the note "My beloved wife" calling. The special sweet ringtone finally brought Xiao Chu back to his senses.

“That’s our home.”

"That's our bed."

"There are also our wedding photos on the wall."

"How can this be..."

Xiao Chu took off his glasses and lowered his head. His facial expression finally lost control. Humiliated and angry, he cried and screamed in the car: "I love her so much, so much..."

As if he didn't feel any pain, he pounded the steering wheel with his fists again and again, making a loud noise.

The red wine prepared for the anniversary was opened roughly. Xiao Chu gulped it down with his head tilted back, choking on his throat and causing him to cough violently.

He picked up the knife, got out of the car with red eyes and went upstairs.

When I got home, my wife scolded me impatiently: "Didn't you say you'd come home early? You drank so much, you stink. Go wash up, or don't get in my bed. If you do this again, I'll divorce you. It's so annoying."

After saying that, my wife went back to the bedroom.

Divorce doesn't exist.

He loves her so much.

A pale, perverted smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and Xiao Chu said softly, "Okay."

The picture ends, lingering on the curve of the lips of the office worker Xiao Chu.

No matter whether Xiao Chu chooses to forgive her with a smile in the end, a bloody murder will still occur in the middle of the night due to a dagger.

Chu Fan's acting skills are beyond doubt.

Huan Xu actually wanted to interview Chu Fan about the extent of his psychological trauma.

Huan Xu rubbed his forehead, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Who designed this script?"

Director Zheng raised his hand happily: "I, I just wrote it casually. President Wang said he wanted to create some conflict and give Xiao Chu a chance to show his strength, so I..."

Huan Xu silently gave a thumbs-up: "Director Zheng is a lucky guy."

This is so sour and bloody, it's definitely a dish that will turn into a star.

Director Zheng quickly waved his hands: "It was just random writing, random writing, hahaha, it's mainly because of Xiao Chu's acting skills. He is one of the most spiritual and talented actors I have seen in recent years."

"His acting is indeed good." Huan Xu said thoughtfully, "I just don't know if he can play an 18-year-old high school boy."

Huan Xu's voice was not loud, but the people around him could still hear it clearly.

If you think about it carefully, this statement contains a lot of information.

We all know that Director Huan is planning a new script. What Gang meant was that he was planning to give a role to Xiao Chu?

Several people in the director department thought that if it were them, there wouldn't be any problem. Who doesn't like an actor with good acting skills?

Uncle Wang didn't think too much about it. After hearing Huan Xu's words, he said directly, "Let him try it and we'll know whether it's suitable or not."

Uncle Wang was more concerned about something else: "Xiao Xu, you've already started looking for actors. Is the script for the new play ready?"

Huan Xu nodded: "It's almost there. After some more details, we can start selecting characters and filming."

As the head of the artist department and the head of the agency, Mr. Wang asked his staff the question they were most concerned about: "Is casting still the same as before?"

The old rule is that Director Huan protects his own company's artists, and the artists from his own company will get more opportunities to appear in Director Huan's works.

You know, for outside artists, especially newcomers in the starting stage, Director Huan, who has the ability to make actors famous, is a hot commodity.

This is also the reason why the Xinghuo Artist Department has achieved excellent results this year. Most of the young actors who have newly joined the company have almost the same ideas.

Huan Xu smiled and said, "Well, if Chu Fan passes the audition, he will be the male lead."

"But I've also informed you guys in advance, Uncle Wang, that I'm not planning on filming a movie this time."

Uncle Wang, Director Zheng and others didn't react for a while.

Director Chen asked naively: "If you don't make movies, what else can you make?"

Huan Xu explained with a smile, "As for the web series, the script is quite long, and there are several smaller stories in the middle. One film wouldn't be able to contain all the plots. After some thought, I decided to split the film into smaller segments and turn it into a web series that will be released in episodes."

"After splitting it up like this, the filming task will be much easier, and we can even adopt a model of shooting and releasing the film at the same time."

Everyone then realized that the director was capable of making not only feature films, but also specialized in TV series.

Because web dramas are long, there is no need to push every frame on the screen to the limit, and the requirements for the director's shooting skills are lower.

Filming a movie also tests the director's ability to control the camera, and the shorter the film, the more concise it is.

With the emergence of the director's list, it is easier for directors who shoot movies to win awards and increase their influence. Therefore, in today's era, the development of the film industry is more prosperous than the online drama industry.

Xinghuo also specializes in the film industry, and none of the directors in the company have a background in web dramas, so when Huan Xu first said that he would not make movies, they were a little surprised.

Uncle Wang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back and just asked, "Xiao Xu, have you made up your mind?"

"Yeah, I've thought about it." Huan Xu also knew what everyone was worried about.

Web dramas and movies are different in length and are not on the same track. Although filming a movie tests the director's control ability more, a director who can shoot a good movie may not necessarily be able to shoot a good long web drama.

Huan Xu had already explained this, and now he simply said, "Don't worry. Even though it's a web series, the total running time is only eight or nine hours. It's not a long story. I know that."

Although, he can also shoot a long feature film of thirty to fifty hours.

After hearing Huan Xu's words, the others present nodded and felt relieved.

The total running time is □□ hours, which is definitely not shorter than a normal film, but it is not that long either.

And Director Huan said he knew what was going on!

Although in front of Huan Xu, Lao Zheng, Lao Chen and Mr. Wang are all uncles in terms of age, in their hearts, Huan Xu is completely on the same level as them, and they even have a subtle respect for him.

The one who achieves success comes first. Huan Xu really shocked them too much.

If they were not older and not so shameless, they would have long ago sworn in as sworn brothers and acknowledged each other as the elder brother, hugged each other's thighs tightly, and shouted "Brother, please take me with you". Well, the little drama in their minds ended, and the two uncles looked more serious than the other.

Soon, Xinghuo officially released the casting announcement for "Zi Buyu".

Fans were the first to arrive and said: "Spread the flowers! When it comes to speed and efficiency, our Director Huan is the best."

"Sprinkle flowers and look forward to it."

"Filming has already started, how long can the release be? Wait till the release date!"

As usual, fans asked about the release date, but they were not prepared to get an answer.

Unexpectedly, the official website of Xinghuo immediately issued a second announcement.

Spark: [Xinghuo Entertainment's new film, "Zi Bu Yu," featuring strange and mysterious forces, will premiere on Saturday, October 3rd at 8 PM. It will be released simultaneously on both Star TV and Star TV. The premiere will feature three episodes, followed by two episodes per week. Everyone is welcome to support us. @actor Chu Fan @actor Ming An @actor Ning Miaomiao...]

"Ouch! October 3rd! It's coming up so fast!"

It's just too fast. It's already September, and there's no casting yet, and the filming hasn't started yet. Is there still time?

etc.

Fans came to their senses and found out that three episodes were premiered, and then two episodes were released every week. Director Huan was not shooting a movie this time but a web series, and he adopted the mode of continuous shooting and broadcasting.

"Oh, it's a web drama, that's fine then."

"Director Huan's speed is two episodes a week. Haha, who are you looking down on?"

"Yes, Director Huan looks down on himself and us. Two episodes a week is not enough. I suggest at least four episodes a week!"

The thoughts of some fans are obvious.

As for whether the web series would be good or not? Huan Xu's fans hadn't considered this possibility at all.

Even if Huan Tiandao beats a pile of corpse rice, it is still delicious and fragrant.

If you don’t believe it, just wait and see. Many people’s faces were swollen from being beaten before and they haven’t recovered yet.

"But Chu Fan, Ming An, Ning Miaomiao, these are all new names I haven't heard of. Judging by the introductions, they are all signed artists of Xinghuo. Director Huan is preparing to promote new talents for his own company again."

"Hahaha, you're worthy of being Director Huan. You're nepotism and you don't even try to hide it."

"What's the point of telling the truth? Didn't you see the previous one was the casting announcement? Director Huan at least left some opportunities for other actors. It's just that there are too many candidates for too little porridge, so the competition is probably going to be fierce."

Fans guessed correctly. After the outside actors heard the news of Huan Xu's new drama, they were as excited as if a platinum-level director was casting.

The problem is that many of Director Bai Jin's roles have requirements for celebrity status, but Director Huan's do not. Even if you are an 18th-tier actor, as long as you meet the audition requirements, you can submit your resume to Xinghuo!

In order to get an audition opportunity, the actors tried their best.

If there were no chance to meet, I wonder how many people would be willing to offer themselves for sex. Of course, it is hard to say who would get the upper hand.

As soon as Xinghuo made this announcement, other entertainment companies in the industry also received the news that Huan Xu’s new drama is coming!

Why use "again"? If I remember correctly, the previous work was released not long ago.

What? Huan Xu is filming a web drama this time.

Many directors in the film industry have become idle again.

Next to the fish pond, the uncle dressed as a fisherman put on his sunglasses again, sat back on the small chair, cast his fishing line, and enjoyed the rare leisure time. No, he was looking for inspiration and coming up with new works by waiting for the fish to bite!

"Lao Sun, why did you get wet again so soon? Didn't you just say you were going to pack up and get back to your business?" The angler next to him teased with a smile.

Director Sun waved his hand and said, "There's a young man in the industry who works really hard. I don't know if it's lucky or unfortunate that I happen to be ranked among the top young people on the list."

"Even though I may not be able to maintain it for long, I should at least try my best. If they can defeat me with just one drama, wouldn't that be really embarrassing?"

The uncle in the bucket hat looked far away and said a wise saying: "Life is full of ups and downs, just like us sitting here, with nothing to show for it all day. The same goes for us: even if we work hard, we may not be rewarded. Just keep calm."

Lao Sun: “…” What you said makes a lot of sense.

Anyway, no matter what, no matter why, Huan Xu is going to join the online drama circle this time, so let's leave the worries to the group of directors who are shooting online dramas.

Old Sun rolled up his sleeves, his eyes fixed on the water like a hawk: "I don't believe I won't catch a single fish today!"

Some people are carefree, some are waiting and watching, and some are waiting to see the joke.

Inside the Crown CEO's office, the Crown CEO put down his laptop and frowned unhappily, "Everything is going wrong. Why are there Xinghuo and this little director everywhere?"

"Web drama? Do you really think you're Superman?"

"You're so ignorant." The Crown CEO scoffed and ordered his secretary in a very domineering tone, "The company has a web drama coming out soon. Adjust the time and find an auspicious date. Let's set it for the third of next month."

Secretary: "Boss, you want to..."

The CEO of Crown: "I didn't think about anything." That's right, he was just doing something secretly.

The promotion of Xuantianxing and Manjianghong have always been a knot in the heart of the Crown CEO.

Although Fenghuo popped up inexplicably in the middle of the game and Xinghuo was no longer a problem afterwards, I was still unhappy.

He is a domineering CEO anyway, and a domineering CEO must do things as he pleases. If someone makes him unhappy, it’s okay for him to retaliate a little, right?

Let him vent his anger and let this matter go.

The Crown CEO snorted, thinking it was a small punishment but a severe warning. He was just getting older and had been cultivating himself in recent years, so he was much gentler in his actions. Otherwise, if you ate something from him, you would have to vomit it out twice as much.

The secretary quickly passed on the Crown CEO's order.

In the conference room, the chief and deputy directors of Crown's new drama received instructions from the boss, and the two showed completely different attitudes.

The assistant director hesitated and said, "Change the schedule? We have no grudges against Director Huan. He's trying his luck in the online drama industry for the first time. We have no grudges or hatred. Isn't this unnecessary?"

"Besides, Director Huan is very capable. I've seen all of his works. He's a very talented young man."

"My opinion is that unless it is necessary, we don't need to clash with each other."

The secretary maintained a professional smile and asked, "Does the director think so too?"

The director snorted coldly, looking down on the deputy director's cowardly behavior of letting others' ambitions undermine his own prestige. "Movies and web series are not in the same direction, or do you also think that we web series are inferior to those who make movies?"

"He Huanxu can make good movies, but not necessarily good web dramas. Young people always think the world revolves around them!"

"But..." The assistant director wanted to argue, but the director frowned: "Are you the director and am I the director? Or do you want to say that I will lose?"

The assistant director shut his mouth and said, "Well, you are the chief director and the work is yours. If you want to die, then go ahead. You can't persuade a damned ghost with kind words."

The assistant director calmly said "Amitabha, Buddha bless you", and said what he needed to say. This matter had nothing to do with him anymore.

It’s not that the assistant director thinks that Huan Xu is so talented that he can do everything well.

Huan Xu is really mysterious. I have seen many times that those who have conflicting schedules with Huan Xu have no good results.

Last time, King Zhang of Haotian Star was even better than the King of Haotian Jiadao, but didn’t he also fail in front of Huan Xu?

At first everyone thought the matter was settled, and Huan Xu could find another way to kill the enemy in a few days.

That kid is so familiar with our ancestors' things, maybe he used some mysterious methods and performed a ritual in secret.

Regarding these mysterious things, the assistant director was inspired by Huan Xu's plays. Later, he went back and collected a lot of information. The more he read, the more he felt that our ancestors had real things, and thus he entered Buddhism.

"Amitabha, Guanyin Tathagata, and all the Buddhas, please bless this believer with a promotion and salary increase this year, and further progress in his career. To this end, the believer is willing to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddha's name, and make devout offerings every day."

Walking at the end, the assistant director clasped his hands together and muttered to himself.

The secretary looked at the director in confusion: "What's this, assistant director?"

Chief Director: "... Go away, leave him alone." Here he comes again! He's talking nonsense, I'm afraid he's sick again.

The director who used to order the assistant director around has not dared to put too much pressure on him in recent times.

If this crazy guy has a seizure on set, don't try to blame him.

"Alas." The assistant director, who was left last, sighed softly, "Buddha cannot save fools."

The author has something to say: