Chapter 40
The next day, in the manager's office of Spark Entertainment.
Mr. Wang's voice rose in vain, and even the door panel couldn't block it out: "Say it again?!"
The agent and artist outside the door were so scared that they were alert.
In the office, President Wang knew he had lost his composure, but he didn't care. The chubby, middle-aged man, his face flushed with rosy red, held Huan Xu's hand and kept muttering, "Great, great, that's great, hahaha!"
Huan Xu: “…”
Professor Gu just used the internal communication to call Huan Xu and President Wang to his office. At that time, Professor Gu's voice was weak and trembling at the end, which scared the two of them and they thought something had happened to Professor Gu.
I hurried to the office, only to see Old Gu holding a laptop and grinning foolishly.
Without waiting for the two to ask, Professor Gu dropped a deep-water torpedo, which blew the two men's heads off.
Professor Gu pretended to be calm, but his voice kept rising as he spoke quickly:
"Just five minutes ago, I received a communication from the General Film Bureau."
"It's not a bad thing, it's not a joke, and it's certainly not a scam."
Taking a deep breath, Professor Gu explained his purpose: "They informed us that the Xuantian Film Bureau has invited us to release our film 'Man Jiang Hong' simultaneously on Xuanlan.com!"
Xuanlan.com, as the largest film and television website on Xuantian Star, is also backed by an official organization. Its status on Xuantian Star is similar to that of Canglan.com on Cangtian Star.
Each planet is autonomous, so if you want to release a film on another planet, you have to go through layers of checkpoints and connections. Even if you pass, the film can only be released on some other small film and television websites, and the entertainment company has to bear the subsequent publicity costs.
Different stars have different tastes, and it is very likely that in the end even the advertising costs may not be recovered.
Therefore, for major companies, it is more cost-effective to open branches on other planets. If they want to seize the market, they can send directors to other planets, produce and release films locally, and classify them into the work library of the planet where the branch is located.
In this way, you can bypass the review level of local protection, and subsequently enjoy the treatment of various local works, including normal list competition and annual selection awards.
For example, the Big Three and some other powerful large companies have also opened branches on other planets.
"Man Jiang Hong" was invited to be released on Xuanlan.com, which is another special case.
In order to strengthen exchanges and show friendship between planets, every year, the officials of each planet will introduce several excellent films from their respective planets, and also provide free official promotion.
Even if the plot itself is not so to their liking, most people on all planets are willing to support it.
Love each other and build a community with a shared future for mankind - people from all planets give each other face.
For directors, actors and film and television companies, this is a major matter for the public and to bring glory to the stars.
For personal reasons, I have become familiar to my alien friends. If I open a branch on another planet or go to another galaxy to film a movie in the future, I will have a fan base.
Our alien friends have all shown their support, and when they return to our galaxy, they must support the videos that bring honor to our own galaxy, and the data will usher in a new wave of growth.
In short, it is a huge profit for all people involved in the film.
And the works that are selected by the official to become stars are not really bad movies.
In previous years, such opportunities to produce stars basically fell on the shoulders of large entertainment companies. More outstanding directors are the confidence and guarantee of large entertainment companies. Even if you don’t look at the company, you still have to look at the director.
It’s no wonder that Professor Gu and Mr. Wang looked so dreamy. If Professor Gu hadn’t confirmed it again and again, they would have thought it was fake.
Huan Xu also knew the benefits of this. It would be great if the film could be released. He wanted to become a star director, and one day Huan Xu would challenge Xuantianxing's film and television industry.
But nothing was finalized yet. Huan Xu was fine, but seeing the two elders so excited, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. He was afraid that if something unexpected happened, the two elders would be hit again, so he couldn't help but remind them:
"Uncle Wang, they just said they're interested, but whether they can actually bring it in hasn't been confirmed yet."
"Haha, I'm more experienced than you in this area. You know, the officials won't make too many promises in the early stages, but once it enters the review process and goes through several rounds of review to confirm that the three views are correct and there are no adverse effects, the matter is basically a done deal."
Uncle Wang held Huan Xu with one hand and patted him on the shoulder with the other. "I thought it would take a few years of development, until Xinghuo became one of the largest entertainment companies, before we could finally release a star and bring glory to the world."
"Even if I die now, I will have no regrets."
"Uncle Wang!"
"Pfft, pfft, pfft, uncle said the wrong thing. I wish you a long life and watch our little Xu become a star guide. I call the star guide uncle. It will be really impressive if I tell others about it."
Although I am happy, I still have questions.
Uncle Wang touched his smooth head. Even though he was extremely smart, he couldn't understand how such a big pie fell in front of them.
Although Man Jiang Hong is good, my own Xiao Xu is also outstanding in everything, the only difference is that he has little experience.
"Old Gu, did the head photographer say anything else?" Coming back to his senses, Uncle Wang became concerned about the reason.
"Don't worry, I've asked." Professor Gu knew what Lao Wang was worried about: "Speaking of which, this matter is thanks to Director Dou."
"Ah? Director Dou, Director Dou from the Institute of Ancient Studies?"
"Is it Grandpa Dou?"
Old Wang and Huan Xu's slightly surprised voices rang out at the same time, and Professor Gu nodded in affirmation.
"This, this, I didn't expect Director Dou to have such great power..." Last time during the dress incident, everyone had already discovered that Director Dou had a wide network of friends, but they didn't expect that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Lao Wang and Professor Gu have been friends for many years, and he also knows that the scholars and professors who are engaged in research on the culture of their home planet basically have no bad intentions.
If I like it, I like it.
And love the whole family as well.
Huan Xu's understanding of the culture of his home planet is obvious to all, so it is reasonable for Mr. Dou to appreciate him.
I just didn't expect that the old man's appreciation was so simple and unpretentious that he would give people good things.
Huan Xu thought of the "surprise" the other party had told him in the communication two days ago at noon.
It's already considered a surprise.
Huan Xu stood up and said, "Uncle Gu, Uncle Wang, I'll call Grandpa Dou right now."
"Yes." Old Wang said quickly, "Xiao Xu, you should thank the old director."
The communication was quickly connected, and Mr. Dou's laughter came from the other side: "It seems that the headquarters has contacted you. The speed is faster than I expected."
"Grandpa Dou." Standing by the window, Huan Xu's somewhat helpless smile was reflected in the window: "Your surprise almost scared us."
"Hahaha, don't you see what Grandpa's status is? He's the head of a school. In ancient times, he would have been at least a general. If it's a small surprise as a gift for a junior, it won't be worth it."
"Okay, I know you want to thank me, but I didn't do anything. If I could really influence the authorities, I would have asked them to give all the funds to our research institutes long ago, so we wouldn't have to resort to this whole love-generating thing."
Before Huan Xu could thank him, the old man explained, "I just recommended Man Jiang Hong to a few of their friends over there. The rest was all done by Man Jiang Hong himself."
"But it's also your luck. If it weren't for the critical moment, even if Man Jiang Hong could have reached Xuan Tian, it wouldn't be now."
Huan Xu's eyes flickered as he caught the key word: "Wind outlet?"
"Look at my memory, I almost forgot, our little shabby agency might really be going viral. You probably don't know yet. We kept it a secret before, but now it's no longer necessary. I'll just tell Xiao Xu so you can prepare in advance."
The old man joked, then turned serious. "The Nine Stars are about to merge. This means that all the barriers between the nine stars will be broken down. After the merger, each star system will face impacts in all aspects of culture, economy, and life."
"Over the past year, you may have noticed that directors at the three major entertainment companies have seen a decrease in production. This is because they were among the first to receive the notice, and they are holding onto their inventory in preparation for the Nine Star merger."
"Nine Stars Merger?!" Even though Huan Xu was calm, his pupils couldn't help but shrink when he heard the news.
"Yes, the merger is inevitable, but Xiao Xu, you don't have to worry too much. During the merger, the authorities intend to promote 'Searching'. As the name suggests, it's about tracing the traces of the mother planet. Related entertainment works will also receive a certain degree of support."
"And this is exactly what you are good at, Xiaoxu, and it is what we are waiting for."
The old man's voice was filled with laughter again. "This is an era where entertainment is paramount and people pursue spiritual enrichment. Compared to us, Xiao Xu, you may be able to rediscover the history of our home planet faster."
"The gift Grandpa gave you is more like an advance investment in you. Xiao Xu, the process of your spreading culture is the greatest reward for me."
"For me, those little bits of help are just a small gesture, something I can do by chatting with some old friends. It's insignificant."
"So, don't feel any burden."
"Thank you anyway." Thank you for your help, and thank you for your persistence.
"If you really want to thank me, please give me a few autographs. Several of the younger generations in my family really like your work."
Huan Xu couldn't help but raise the corner of his lip: "Any amount is fine."
"Good boy, so straightforward, just like me when I was young. Otherwise, we are destined to be together. Oh, by the way, the merging of the nine stars is also a gradual process, with two stars coming into contact with each other. If nothing unexpected happens, our Cangtian Star should first try to merge with Haotian Star."
Huan Xu's eyes flickered slightly. "As for the Western Haotian Star, I remember that they prefer a fresh, healing, and artistic style. Compared to the tastes of the audiences on other planets, they are closer to the tastes of the Cangtian Star."
"Xiao Xu, your analysis is correct. So, Xiao Xu, do you have any ideas? For example, you could join in the fun during the merger. With your efficiency, Xiao Xu, you'll definitely be able to produce the work in time."
"Grandpa Dou, is this considered urging you to update more?"
"To be honest, Grandpa and your fans are both in need of new spiritual food."
The merger of two stars, or even nine stars, is a challenge as well as an opportunity.
Huan Xu chuckled softly, his eyes reflecting the skyscrapers outside the window and the hovercrafts shuttling across the sky. He said softly, "I dare not ask, but it is my wish."
After finishing his communication with Huan Xu, Grandpa Dou hummed a little tune in a good mood and walked back to the small pavilion in the garden.
"I'm back. Keep going. Watch me kill everyone..." Mr. Dou's voice suddenly stopped. He bent down and approached the chessboard, frowning and staring at the black and white chess pieces on it.
Across from Mr. Dou, an old man with gray hair but exquisite clothes, who looked a bit like Yan Ze, snorted and urged, "Hurry up, it's your turn. Play quickly. After this game, I should take Dahei to take a shower."
"Don't rush me, let me take another look. I feel like something is not right about this chess game." Grandpa Dou felt that the chess game was not the same as before he left.
If I remember correctly, he was about to win just now, but looking at him now, he seems to be in a slump.
Old Man Yan: "There's nothing different. You're just about to lose. It looks the same no matter how you look at it."
"No, no, don't talk yet."
"Why are you so stubborn, old man?"
"Who are you talking about, old man? Wait, this is clearly my white chess piece, when did it become black? I'm telling you, Old Yan, tell me the truth, are you cheating?!"
“No, no.”
"You still don't admit it. I don't know you, an old man. You stutter when you feel guilty. Well, you are still playing tricks on me at your age. If I hadn't been so observant, I would have been fooled by you!"
Yan Dahei heard the noise and pricked up his ears. He looked at the two old grandfathers quarreling and making a lot of noise, as if he found it very funny. He also barked, and his big tail swung happily behind him. He opened his big wet eyes, took a step forward, licked the back of Grandpa Dou's hand with his left, and licked the palm of Grandpa Yan with his right.
"Dahei is still the best. Dahei, let's not play with that lousy chess player and that old scoundrel. Come on, let your uncle take you to take a bath."
"Hey, wait, who are you calling a bad chess player? Also, I, Old Man Dou, am Dahei's real grandfather. Don't take my Dahei away."
…
When Huan Xu first received the invitation from Xuan Tianxing, he told President Wang and Professor Gu that the matter had not been finalized yet and he was afraid of any accidents. President Wang told Huan Xu that it was almost certain.
I never thought that in most cases, small accidents would still happen.
There are many film and television companies eyeing the promotion quota for Alien Star, especially at the time of the merger of the Nine Stars. If they can occupy the promotion quota, the benefits will be even greater.
Crown Company, one of the three major companies, has always wanted to develop the Xuantian Star market, but has never had the opportunity.
After much difficulty, they found a famous director from Xuantian Star. After a year and huge investment, he shot a mecha battle blockbuster with a strong Xuantian Star flavor.
It was released on Star Cang Tian last year. At first, the audience was curious about the novelty and the response was good. However, due to the poor adaptation to the local environment, the hardcore battles throughout the film and the dazzling special effects gave people a sense of aesthetic fatigue. The emotional expression of the protagonist and supporting characters was not delicate enough in the details, and the film showed a lack of strength in the later stage.
At the final settlement, not to mention making any money, I barely recovered my costs.
However, the boss of Crown, Grandet, did not lose his temper as usual. He had expected such an outcome. He recruited a director to shoot a war film, and the ultimate goal was to prepare for the battle on the Blue Sky Star.
It can be said that since last year, Crown has been eyeing this year's official promotion quota.
Who would have thought that Cheng Yaojin would appear midway?
The Crown CEO, who is still waiting for an invitation from the headquarters, has not received any contact. His secretary was tasked with finding out the situation and just heard the news from an acquaintance at the headquarters today.
"Boss, the headquarters' proposed list of promotions for this year just came out two days ago. Because of the merger, there are many considerations from various aspects." The secretary tried to remind him tactfully.
However, the Crown CEO didn't think much of it and was still sighing: "It just came out. I was wondering why it was later than previous years. But considering the merger, it's understandable. Let's have the people prepare and submit the materials for review. It's just a process."
"Well, boss, there might be... some misunderstanding."
"What misunderstanding?"
The secretary observed the boss's expression and said cautiously, "As soon as we received the contact from the General Manager, we sent it for review. I showed you the documents before."
The Crown CEO frowned and said impatiently, "Of course I remember. The one submitted for review before was 'He Speaks First', from Youtianxing. Don't you understand what I mean? I said the one submitted for review was 'The Decisive Battle of Sata Star' from Xuantianxing!"
"Boss, you didn't understand me." Implying that the boss didn't understand, the secretary said bluntly, "We didn't want the directorial release of 'Sata Star'."
"What a joke, what else do you want if not the "Sata Star" general film?" Even in the native land of Xuantian Star, the quality of Sata Star is top-notch, and the Crown CEO is full of confidence.
Secretary: "They want Xinghuo's 'Man Jiang Hong'."
Man Jiang Hong is like Cheng Yaojin who suddenly appeared in the drama. My secretary has seen it and I have to say it is really good. If you think about it carefully, although it is not science fiction, the people of Xuantian Star like fighting and killing.
In addition, in the early stages of the merger, if you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong with the choice of Zongying.
Of course, the secretary didn't dare to say these words. Even if the secretary didn't say it, the Crown CEO was not stupid to have achieved what he has today. He would understand it once he thought about it.
Although he understood it, he didn't want to give up. The investment cost of Saha Star had not been recovered yet. If he wanted his money to go down the drain, that would be worse than beating him!
"What are you standing there for? Find someone, use some connections, and grab that spot back before it's officially confirmed!"
Whether it can be successful is one thing, and whether it is done or not is another. In any case, Grandet will not sit idly by and watch the money he loses fall into his hands.
As one of the three major companies, Crown’s actions were soon known to Dingsheng and Fenghuo through various channels.
I have nothing to do with Dingsheng, I'm just here to watch the fun.
Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Fenghuo, but after the president of the company spoke, it became related.
Yan Ze found another excuse for Huan Xu. Huan Xu didn't contact him because he was hindered by his career again.
It was a big deal that Man Jianghong was invited by Xuantian General Photography, and it was also a good thing for Xinghuo and Huan Xu. Unfortunately, there were twists and turns in the matter, and Huang Guan wanted to stop it.
Although the General Office will not be shaken under normal circumstances, considering that the systems of Spark and Crown are too different, it would be fine if Crown behaves honestly, but I am afraid that they will use some despicable means to do bad things.
If they use public opinion to spread rumors and create trouble, and if some black spots are fabricated out of thin air, and the impact is great, it is possible that the General Film Office will reconsider the matter. It is not foolproof.
After thinking for a moment, Yan Ze decided to abuse his power for personal gain as an apology to Huan Xu for concealing his identity before.
Once the incident was resolved, Huan Xu would have time to contact him.
Yan Ze directly called his secretary to make arrangements, saying, "Keep an eye on the online trends and Crown. If there's any negative public opinion, have the propaganda department take action to regulate and guide it."
The secretary pushed up his glasses and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Since you weren't chosen, it's because you're not as skilled as others. Don't let them smear Manjianghong."
Yan Ze's assistant in public, but the leader of Huan Xu's second fan group pushed his glasses again and said, "Yes, President Yan, I know what to do."
I remember that there were rumors in the company before that President Yan and Director Huan had a personal conflict. However, there was no smoke without fire. The assistant, caught between work and personal feelings, decided in his heart that if necessary, he would try his best to balance the two sides and complete the work, and protect Director Huan, who was pitiful, weak and helpless in front of the boss of Yan University.
Unexpectedly, President Yan actually took the initiative to ask to help Director Huan. Although he didn't know why, as long as his idol would not suffer any loss, the assistant was full of motivation even if he had to work overtime.
Crown, haha, if you don’t do anything, it’s fine, but if you really dare to do something, you will know that Huan fans are not pushovers either.
Before the assistant left the office, Yan Ze's phone rang. The assistant accidentally heard that President Yan called the other party "uncle grandpa".
As a senior secretary, the assistant knew the family members of his immediate superior clearly. It seemed that the president's great uncle was the former director of the Institute of Ancient Research.
The assistant's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have got the idea.
As we all know, there is a two-way rush between the Ancient Research Institute and Director Huan, and the arrow is particularly thick. If it is the old man's request, President Yan's upbringing will not refuse the elders' small request.
It's settled. As long as Director Huan and Xiao Po Suo still love each other, with the support of his uncle, even if there are some personal grudges, the boss of Yan University cannot hurt Director Huan.
After the rain, the sky cleared up and the sun shone brightly. What a nice weather today.
The assistant guessed half right. Although the cause and process were wrong, the result was correct. Mr. Dou contacted Yan Ze because of Huan Xu's matter.
After a moment of silence, Yan Ze didn't say that he had already made the arrangements, but directly replied, "Okay."
Mr. Dou suddenly said, "I heard that Shuai Shuai and Xiao Xu have a conflict?"
Yan Ze: ...? I have a conflict with Huan Xu. How come he doesn't know when it happened? Also, maybe Uncle Grandpa can stop calling him by his nickname.
Taking Yan Ze's silence as a tacit agreement, Old Man Dou sighed, "Oh, how could there be a conflict? Shuai Shuai, I watched you grow up. I know Xiao Xu is also a good kid. There must be some misunderstanding here. Don't you think so, Shuai Shuai? Xiao Xu is a very likable kid."
Yan Ze: "Well, my uncle is right, there is a misunderstanding." There is no conflict between him and Huan Xu at all.
Hearing Yan Ze admit that there was a misunderstanding, Old Man Dou was very happy: "That's right, so, when I have time later, I will host you two and invite you two out. If there is anything, we can talk it out in person. Uncle, I think that since the age difference between you two is not that big and you both like things from our ancestors, you can be good friends."
Yes, if the mountain is not him, he can be the mountain.
And face-to-face conversations are more direct than correspondence.
Thinking of the future meeting, Yan Ze said in a relaxed tone: "Okay, I'll listen to my uncle." Let's arrange the meeting quickly.
"Hahaha, leave it to Uncle Grandpa. Wait for my good news."
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