Chapter 248 An award ceremony tortured everyone

At home, Yang Ruoqian was lying on the bed, holding his cell phone, handling the last bit of business left.

"Well... the project team of "Wandering Blue Star" has already started preparations. This includes the preliminary work of adapting the novel into a script, and the budget needed for various props, costumes, and sets."

A movie that costs a huge amount of money cannot be made just by thinking of it and starting filming immediately, even if the money is sufficient.

How to match the design of the set with the script? Some props are expensive but rarely used, and are very unpopular in the market, and even require exclusive customization. How to quickly communicate with these merchants and perfectly convey the needs? How to improve the products after they are released...

Casting, test shooting, contract signing, so many people, everyone has their own schedule, we have to pick a suitable time to bring them together, etc...

Even the actors themselves need to manage their time while being in a film - they are not always available for the entire duration of the film.

It is very likely that actor number one is free on Monday and actor number two is free on Tuesday, but they have to perform a scene against each other.

What should we do if an unexpected situation occurs and an actor cannot make time? How can we make emergency arrangements without wasting time?

Formulating Plan B is also very energy-consuming.

There are so many actors in a movie, and it is not an easy task to arrange everyone in an orderly manner.

No matter how much money you spend, it is difficult to improve efficiency when it comes to issues that require time.

Money can't be spent all at once.

Of course, Yang Ruoqian has only one solution to these problems - spend the right amount of money and try to prolong the early preparations for filming, but it is best to spend all the funds within three months.

Yang Ruoqian first checked the blacklist of his address book to make sure that the production team of "The Voice of China" would not harass him in the middle of the night before he clicked on the preliminary preparation report sent by the crew.

The contents include the props requirements and quotation list of the crew.

In fact, generally speaking, Yang Ruoqian doesn't want to spend time looking at these things. It's so simple to just know about it and let the crew solve it themselves.

But after all, the pressure this quarter is high, so Yang Ruoqian still specifically reminded that a copy of the purchasing or leasing form must be sent to the president's office.

I'm not worried about my employees spending money recklessly, I'm worried about them saving money recklessly.

Although Yang Ruoqian has repeatedly reminded us not to pursue cost-effectiveness in props, the crew will at most buy props of good quality and will not buy just the most expensive ones.

Yang Ruoqian’s considerations were different - when buying things, quality was not important, and the products that suited his taste the most were those that were expensive and of poor quality.

Props?

Why use props when you can use the real thing? "Well... it's a pity that I can't buy a real space suit in a short time, so I'll just have to make do with props."

"Don't accept customization of this kind of car? What a pity, I'll use special effects to process it later..."

"Ah? You don't even accept orders on your phone, you can only use props? That's too much. What kind of business are you running if you don't accept anything?"

"Aerial photography needs... Is there a DJI drone in the purchase order? This is the best quality drone, so there is no room for raising the price."

After taking a quick look at the form, Yang Ruoqian couldn't find anything to criticize for a while.

After working in Kuiguang Group for a long time, everyone thinks they have gradually figured out Mr. Yang's character and will not save unnecessary money on various necessary expenses of the project.

"Alas, there is no demand, and I don't really understand science fiction... I don't think it's a good idea to force a unilateral upgrade on the item."

"Forget it, go to sleep!"

"There's an awards ceremony to attend tomorrow."

Previously, Yang Ruoqian took great pains to force an event under the pretext of finding a cameo role in the movie.

Because this activity itself was initiated online and the scope is not very large, the value of the gifts is limited to a certain range.

Therefore, Yang Ruoqian had to find another way and forced a grand award ceremony for this not-at-all-important event.

The person who hosted the award ceremony was a well-known host who was specially invited at a high price. Some celebrities were also invited to sit in the VIP seats in the audience to make the event as high-level as possible.

Because the venue was so large, Yang Ruoqian was worried that it would be embarrassing to take photos of an empty auditorium, so he specially found some people who had nothing to do and had them wear gorgeous clothes on the day of the awards ceremony to fill the auditorium.

Also known as finding a supporter.

As for the cost of these clothes, it was of course borne by the Kuiguang Group.

In order to prolong the ceremony and pay as much rent as possible, Yang Ruoqian specially prepared a complete set of complex and lengthy speeches for the host to read.

As for how much physical impact these speeches would have on the host, award winners and so many people in the audience, and how much mental torture they would cause them, it was not within Yang Ruoqian's consideration.

Anyway, he paid the money, so he has to listen to the award speeches even if he doesn't like them, and he has to applaud after they are finished even if he thinks they are all nonsense.

Perhaps everyone except Yang Ruoqian will be tortured...

Thinking of this, Yang Ruoqian not only did not feel ashamed, he even felt a little happy.

In short, except for the winners and a few old friends, all the guests at the award ceremony were invited by Yang Ruoqian.

It’s a grand affair and very expensive, but the value is extremely low.

After all, with the current influence of the Kuiguang Group, relying solely on an event, let alone attracting these famous figures, it would be a luxury to even get the attention of a few passers-by.

It doesn't cost any money and doesn't rely on any connections, so I'm afraid there won't be many people who will support it.

In Yang Ruoqian's mind, this is a self-directed and self-acted drama.

Bang! Turn off the lights and go to sleep! ...

The next day, in front of Jinhai Xinghewan Hotel.

After all, it was an activity for self-entertainment and no one would record or take pictures. Yang Ruoqian did not wear any formal clothes. He just changed into casual clothes and went out.

Hula...

The supercar slowly drove to the hotel gate. The receptionist did not dare to be negligent when seeing such a luxury car coming. He quickly stepped forward and helped Yang Ruoqian open the car door.

Chang Zhiqing, who was sitting in the driver's seat, glanced at the hotel's main entrance where many people had gathered early in the morning and shook her head slightly: "Tsk, what a grand ceremony! Will you ask the driver to pick you up or will I come and pick you up?"

Yang Ruoqian looked at the scene outside the car window, feeling a little confused, and said absentmindedly: "I'll handle it myself later..."

At this moment, his attention was completely not on the conversation!

Because there were really too many people at the hotel entrance at this time!

After all, he had hired a lot of people. If there were just too many guests attending the ceremony, Yang Ruoqian wouldn't feel confused...

Now the key question is, why did so many unidentified people, who looked a bit like reporters, appear at the hotel entrance with cameras and taking pictures?

In order to minimize the impact of the incident and spend money in his own bed, Yang Ruoqian did not invite any media! Could it be that today, other families are also holding activities? Is there such a coincidence? Chang Zhiqing didn't know the shock in Yang Ruoqian's heart. She pushed up the big sunglasses she was wearing and smiled, "Okay, then I'll go to work."

The sun in the morning and afternoon is absolutely torturous for drivers. Without wearing sunglasses, the driving experience can be said to be the ultimate torture.

"Be careful on the road..."

Yang Ruoqian got out of the car absent-mindedly, glanced at the reporters who were looking around, suppressed the vague uneasiness in his heart, raised his hand to refuse the receptionist's service, lowered his head and wanted to quickly walk into the hotel and into the auditorium on the third floor.

They weren't looking for me...

It’s not me…

They came for something else...

However, the reporters ignored Yang Ruoqian's nagging. Just when the supercar drove over, a sharp-eyed reporter had already noticed this side.

Before Yang Ruoqian could get out of the car and take a few steps, some quick-footed reporters rushed over with cameras.

"Hello, are you Yang Ruoqian, the chairman of Kuiguang Group?!"

"Hello, Mr. Yang. I am a reporter from xx Media. Could you spare some time for our interview?"

"Does Kuiguang Group have other intentions in organizing such a large awards ceremony this time? Is it really just an awards ceremony? If so, what is it? Is it inside information about the new movie?"

"Excuse me……"

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Hearing these questions bombarding him like a machine gun, Yang Ruoqian's plan to sneak away quickly was completely ruined.

Because the entire hotel entrance was surrounded by this group of reporters, there was not even a gap left for Yang Ruoqian to pass through.

Mr. Yang, who was blocked at this time, looked confused.

Even the most self-deceiving person would have to admit in this situation that these reporters came to see Yang Ruoqian for the award ceremony! Now Mr. Yang had only one question in his mind.

Why are there so many reporters at the scene? There are many uninvited guests!

Although the fact that the award ceremony would be held was made public online, the Kuiguang Group only disclosed the time and location of the ceremony.

They didn’t even tell me what kind of ceremony they were going to hold!

Even if these reporters have nothing to do, they should not participate in such purely internal company activities.

Besides, if they really wanted to interview Yang Ruoqian and Kuiguang Group, they could just go to the downstairs of Shengjing Haoyuan office building or the parking lot and block people.

If you want to be more formal, you can also directly make an appointment for a large-scale interview plan like the people from Jinwo Media did before.

Yang Ruoqian even welcomed this kind of excuse to spend money that came to him on his own initiative.

The question is, what is going on in this situation?

Why did a bunch of reporters suddenly gather downstairs at the hotel, asking questions? Although it feels good to be surrounded by people, it's not the right time!

If they had changed the time, or given advance notice and informed Yang Ruoqian of their purpose, Yang Ruoqian wouldn't have felt so uneasy.

Yang Ruoqian squeezed forward without saying a word, while thinking quickly about the problem in his mind.

Any professional journalist would not waste too much time, because in interviews like this, the interviewees' time is very limited. Saying one more word of nonsense is equivalent to saying one less useful word.

A reporter just asked if this award ceremony had other purposes...

What is other intention?

Isn't this the crux of the matter?

At this moment, the road in front of Yang Ruoqian suddenly became clear, and a path that was barely enough for people to pass through was opened.

Yang Ruoqian was quick-witted and immediately squeezed through the gap and arrived at the hotel lobby.

At first glance, there were several tall men in suits holding up the crowd for themselves.

Not far away, Cheng Fei, who was dressed in her best clothes, looked at Yang Ruoqian, fiddled with her hair accessories, and said in surprise: "Boss Yang is attending such an important event, but he didn't bring more people with him?"

“Oh…I forgot that Mr. Yang is young and promising, and is not very familiar with this kind of occasion!”

Yang Ruoqian ignored the noisy voices behind him, and also ignored Cheng Fei's vague compliments. His anxiety reached its peak: "Boss Cheng, what's going on?"

Yes, there is another variable in this awards ceremony! That is Chengyu Group! After all, Chengyu Group is responsible for the promotion and marketing of the movie "The Black Robe Inspection Team", so it is reasonable for them to have a share in this matter.

However, since Chengyu Group didn't say anything, Yang Ruoqian subconsciously thought that they had no interest in such a small event.

Now it seems...

I'm afraid it's not that he has no interest, but that he wants to give himself a fatal shock.

Cheng Fei glanced at the reporters outside and nodded gently, "Don't worry, Mr. Yang, our plan does not conflict with your award ceremony, and there is no impact on each other at all."

"Since you are making such a big show, Chengyu Media has decided to take this opportunity to also promote the new movie that is still in the works."

"What? Didn't you read the official media we released last night?"

Yang Ruoqian: “…”

After being shocked for a moment, Yang Ruoqian swallowed, took out his mobile phone and opened Weibo.

"The Black Robe Inspection Team has come to an end! Fans, please continue to pay attention to the film "The Wandering Blue Planet", which is invested and produced by Kuiguang Group, the annual science fiction masterpiece and adapted from Liu Cixin's work of the same name!"

“The staff and leaders of the Kuiguang Film Production Team are willing to face any challenges!”

"The past glory will not stop our staff from moving forward."

"Tomorrow, the auditorium on the third floor of the Galaxy Bay Hotel in Jinhai City will hold the last event before the film "The Black Robe Inspection Team" is finished, as well as a preview of "The Wandering Blue Planet"!"

“This is the end, but also the beginning.”

Following this post, netizens are almost going crazy.

The domestic superhero theme created by Kuiguang Group has come to an end... But Kuiguang Group is planning to extend its hand to science fiction themes? You know, the movie "Magic City Fortress" which was released not long ago and is known as a science fiction masterpiece and is also adapted from the original work of the same name by a famous writer was directly criticized! For this reason, there was a big earthquake inside Yuefu Group.

How dare Kuiguang Group touch this subject?

Reporters, media, colleagues, fans of the original novel, and even the audience have so many things they are curious about.

After all, it’s just a name, whose curiosity can it satisfy?

Given the high popularity of the case, the media naturally tried their best to get first-hand information, and naturally so many reporters suddenly appeared and blocked Yang Ruoqian at the hotel entrance.

Yang Ruoqian pointed towards the comment section with trembling hands.

(End of this chapter)