Chapter 407 Compare with me?
In Tangren Film and Television, the atmosphere in Yijie’s studio is relaxed.
Liu Shishi slid her fingertips across the screen of her phone, browsing the lively news about the college entrance examination results on Weibo, and smiled as she spoke:
"Yuanyuan, Director Jiang, The Legend of Chusen has come to a successful conclusion. Thank you for your hard work during this period!"
Jiang Wei did not emphasize his contribution, but just nodded with a gentle smile.
"It's really not easy to be a producer." Jiang Yuanyuan sighed and subconsciously raised her hand to stroke her cheek. She worked hard for the crew and obviously felt that she had lost a lot of weight.
"It's like this for newbies at first. Once you gain experience and become as comfortable as Sister K, it will be much easier."
The eldest sister's eyebrows curved, and then her eyes turned to the director of the studio: "Director Jiang, the studio plans to cooperate with Toutiao Video in a web drama in the second half of the year, and we would like to invite you to direct it."
Jiang Wei's eyes flashed with hesitation. He was somewhat resistant to filming a web series, so he gently persuaded:
"Boss Liu, with our studio's production standards and financial strength, there is really no need to shoot a small web series. This is a waste of talent."
Liu Shishi saw through Jiang Wei's thoughts and patiently explained: "Director Jiang, this drama is different from the previous ones. Not counting the star's pay, the production cost alone is as high as 50 million!"
"50 million!" Jiang Wei exclaimed. Currently, most of the online dramas on major video platforms are low-cost productions, and budgets of two to three million are common.
Five million is considered a big production, and an investment of 50 million is comparable to the big productions broadcast by CCTV. Is this still the web drama in his understanding?
"The studio and Toutiao Video each invested 25 million yuan in this drama, which can be said to be the project with the highest investment since the birth of online dramas. Director Jiang, please take a look at the script sent by Toutiao Video first." Liu Shishi handed over the script on the side of the desk.
Previously, Zhou Juan, president of Toutiao Video, came to the studio in person, hoping to cooperate with the studio to create a high-quality web drama and help Toutiao Video gradually cultivate a professional production team.
Liu Shishi attached great importance to the affairs of Tengda Group and readily agreed to Zhou Juan's request for cooperation.
"'Day and Night' is a crime and investigation drama!" Jiang Wei opened the script and was unknowingly attracted by the ups and downs and gripping plot.
"The story is indeed exciting! But the plot is quite explicit. Will it have any problems passing the review?"
"Don't worry about that. The script has been sent to the optoelectronics and related departments for review. Director Jiang can just focus on filming."
With his boss's guarantee, Jiang Wei no longer worried about the censorship issue. After all, the censorship standards for online dramas are more relaxed than those for TV series. Since Toutiao Video dared to invest heavily in the filming, it must be confident that it can be broadcast.
"Boss Liu, do you have any specific requirements for the lead actor?"
"There is no special candidate! There is only one hard requirement, the leading actor must have good acting skills and his image must fit the role!" Sister Yi solemnly reminded.
This cooperation is related to the transformation and development of Toutiao Video. She cares about the quality of "Day and Night Chase" more than anyone else.
Jiang Wei understood what was meant and realized that the investors had high requirements for the quality of the film. He immediately promised: "I understand. I will organize open auditions and strictly select the most suitable actors to ensure that the film is excellent!"
"Yuanyuan, the producer will have to work hard and you will continue to be responsible."
"No problem!" Jiang Yuanyuan readily agreed. When working together on "Legend of the Mermaid", she and Jiang Wei worked in perfect harmony.
She is looking forward to working with them again. Her career plan is already clear and she is determined to develop further into the field of producer.
The three were about to discuss the project details in depth when Cai Yinong's angry rebuke suddenly came from the president's office next door.
"Is Sister K angry?" Liu Shishi was stunned. The sound insulation in the office was quite good, and her voice could be heard clearly, which showed that she was quite angry at the moment.
"Yuanyuan, has the company encountered any trouble recently?" Sister Yi hurriedly asked.
She has been staying in Peking since the Magnolia Awards ceremony and just returned to Donghai today. She doesn't know much about what happened at Tangren Film and Television in the past two days.
"It should be about Naza's matter?"
"What's her condition?"
Not only was Liu Shishi full of doubts, but even Jiang Wei cast a curious look. Everyone in the company knew that Cai Yinong had high hopes for Gulinaza and had always focused on training her as the successor to the top sister.
Jiang Yuanyuan looked gossipy: "I heard that Naza is in love!
A few days ago, Sister K looked very unhappy after she found out about this. As soon as the summer vacation started, Beijing Film Academy hurriedly called her back to the company. I guess they wanted to blame her for this matter. "
"Naza is in love?" Liu Shishi was stunned when she heard this, but then she felt that this was expected.
After all, Gulinazha is very beautiful and must have many suitors at school. She is at the prime of her life, so it is understandable that she is attracted by love.
"Director Jiang, Yuanyuan, the project of 'Day and Night' has been decided for now. Please notify me as soon as the cast is confirmed."
After saying that, Sister Yi stood up gracefully and said, "I'll go and persuade Sister K. If we have something to say, we can talk in a nice way. There's no need to get so angry."
In the office next door, Cai Yinong was furious.
In the past six months, Tangren Films has developed rapidly. She was very busy with work and neglected to discipline Gulinaza. Who would have thought that the little girl would cause trouble and dare to have a secret relationship behind her back.
Gulinaza timidly turned her face away, not daring to meet the CEO's cold eyes. She gritted her teeth and said, "Boss Cai, doesn't the company have a clear ban on artists dating?"
"Did you report this to me in advance? I paid for your education and sent you to Beijing Film Academy, not for you to fall in love!"
Cai Yinong became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. He flew into a rage, “The company has been marketing you externally, touting you as the ‘most beautiful campus beauty in Beijing Film Academy’, creating a pure persona, and telling fans and the media that you have no experience in love.
Now you are in a relationship, once it is exposed, the image you have worked so hard to build will collapse in an instant. You have just started your career, do you know how big a blow this will be?"
Gulinazha was scolded so badly that she couldn't even raise her head. She felt so aggrieved but didn't know how to explain it.
"What's even more outrageous is that they talked about it, but could they be more low-key? Could they keep it secret from others? They actually showed off their affection in school. They are so stupid that they are hopeless!"
Cai Yinong was still angry and criticized her boyfriend as well: "And your boyfriend is not a good guy either. Has he ever thought about your career?"
Gulinaza heard Sister K belittling her boyfriend and couldn't help but retort: "Chen Gang treats me very well!"
"Good?" Cai Yinong laughed in anger, "Then tell me, what is good? Buy you a house and a car, or spend money to recruit resources?
Just give you a few shabby bags and say a few sweet words, and you will be fooled and you will go for it? Everyone wants to learn from Shishi and marry into a rich family. Look at Liu Tao and Che Xiao... Do you have that fate?"
This sarcastic ridicule completely angered Gulinaza, and her voice suddenly rose: "Sister K, Chen Gang's family is well off in Qin Island! Besides, if Senior Sister can fall in love, why can't I?"
Cai Yinong's eyes widened in disbelief, and he asked coldly, "Are you worthy enough to compare yourself with Shishi?
Her husband is the richest man in China, the most handsome man in Asia, and a famous love-sick man. How can your boyfriend be compared with Song Ci?"
Gulinaza, who was already infatuated with love, was full of stubbornness: "So what if it's Song Ci! Why are you so sure that Chen Gang will never be as good as him?"
"Hahaha!" Cai Yinong laughed out loud at this. She really didn't expect Gulinaza to say such insane words. Her eyes were full of contempt:
"Let me put this on my lips. If your boyfriend can achieve even one tenth of Song Ci's accomplishments, I will kneel down and kowtow to both of you to make amends."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her, and Gulinazha instantly lost her temper. Song Ci had 300 billion yuan in wealth, and it was really a fantasy for her boyfriend to accumulate a net worth of 30 billion yuan.
Outside the door, Liu Shishi, who had just arrived at the office, heard the conversation between the two. She was about to knock on the door but stopped, feeling unhappy.
I felt a little dissatisfied with Gulinazha: What kind of person is your boyfriend? How dare he compare himself with my husband? My original intention of trying to reconcile them disappeared instantly.
Inside the room, Cai Yinong saw that Na Zha remained silent, and became even more unreasonable: "Are you still comparing yourself with Shishi? Shishi was much more low-key than you back then!
She is dating the richest man and she is not open about it, so why should you be so arrogant? Look at the entertainment industry, how many women are open about their love affairs? "
Gulinazha was dealt a series of fatal blows by Sister K. She completely lost her temper, hung her head and dared not talk back anymore.
"Break up with that man immediately, and deal with it cleanly without leaving any evidence against him."
"Sister K! I..."
"I asked you to break up, did you hear me?" Cai Yinong suddenly stood up and shouted angrily, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
"I'll say it one last time. Get everything done within three days, and then come back and honestly promote Xuan-Yuan Sword with Hu Ge and Tang Yan."
"I... understand." It was the first time that Gulinazha saw Cai Yinong so angry. She was frightened and did not dare to contradict him anymore. She just agreed meekly.
She still had eight years left on her contract with Tangren Films, and her father's medical expenses were also paid by her boss, so she didn't dare disobey Cai Yinong at this moment.
"Get out and reflect on yourself."
Gulinazha felt as if she had been pardoned. She pushed the door open in a panic, but ran into Liu Shishi at the door.
He froze in place in embarrassment: "Senior Sister!"
Liu Shishi didn't say anything, just nodded coldly, walked past Naza and entered the office.
Gulinazha didn't dare to stay any longer and fled the scene in a hurry without caring about Liu Shishi's reaction.
Seeing Yijie coming in, Cai Yinong took a deep breath and calmed down: "Shishi, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. That girl Nazha is really a worry for me."
"Just wait until she figures it out." Liu Shishi sat down at her desk. "I originally wanted to take her to Paris Fashion Week, but now it seems better for her to stay in the company."
Cai Yinong was surprised and happy, and sighed in his heart that Gulinaza was not ambitious enough. She was busy dating in her prime years. The key point is that if you had the ability to choose men as a sister, she would not say anything, but your vision is terrible and you are still in love.
"Then let's change someone else?"
Liu Shishi thought for a moment and said, "Bingqing has only been a member of the Tang people for a short time, so let's give this opportunity to Jinchen."
"Okay!" Cai Yinong nodded slightly. She was slightly disappointed by Gulinaza's rebelliousness today.
At this moment, Sister Yi suddenly called out softly, "Sister K!"
"Hmm?" Cai Yinong raised his eyes and met the other person's gentle yet solemn gaze.
"Sister K, it's been eight years since we met. Time flies."
Liu Shishi's tone was soothing, but it made Cai Yinong's heart tremble. He had a premonition of what Yijie wanted to say, and he felt a little uneasy, with both anticipation and fear.
Seeing Sister K's complicated expression, Liu Shishi smiled and said, "Sister K, don't be nervous. Thank you for taking care of me for the past eight years. I will continue to trouble you for the next five years."
Upon hearing this shocking news, Cai Yinong was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He was overjoyed: "No trouble, no trouble! Shishi, don't worry, the new contract will be the same as before."
Liu Shishi smiled and nodded. She didn't care much about the profit from the contract. She chose to renew the contract for five years because she had a deep affection for Tangren over the years and because she was used to Cai Yinong's thoughtful arrangements for everything.
She had thought about it carefully before. If she left Tangren Film and Television, she would either join Tengda Culture or start her own business.
Having invested in so many film and television companies, there is no need to bother with a new one.
As for joining Tengda Culture, the company's top management may not be willing to have the boss's wife in charge, let alone sharing resources with Yang Mi and Zhao Liying. They really have no interest in doing so.
Moreover, after the wedding with Song Ci, she will gradually return to her family and give birth to children for Song Ci, so after much consideration, continuing to sign with Tangren is undoubtedly the best choice.
Yijie chose to renew her contract. Cai Yinong was full of fighting spirit and confidence in Tangren's listing. He was in high spirits at this moment.
"Shishi, you are busy preparing for your wedding in the second half of the year and don't plan to take on any acting jobs. What are your plans for next year?"
Liu Shishi thought for a moment and said, "After the wedding and Chinese New Year, we will probably go abroad for our honeymoon. I haven't thought about anything else yet."
Cai Yinong rummaged through the documents on the table for a while, pulled out a script and handed it to Yijie.
Liu Shishi looked down at the script cover and whispered, "The Imperial Doctress, a drama with a female lead!"
"Shishi, The Imperial Doctress will be Director Li's final work. After this drama, he will completely retreat behind the scenes to do work such as producer and will no longer be a director."
Upon hearing this news, Liu Shishi was quite surprised: "Director Li is going to retire?"
Cai Yinong nodded. Li Guoli had long wanted to retire. The two had discussed before that if Liu Shishi did not renew the contract, Li Guoli would have to hold on for three or four years for the stability of Tangren Film and Television.
Now that the No. 1 actress has chosen to renew her contract, Tangren’s mainstay is still there, so Li Guoli can retire with peace of mind after finishing filming "The Imperial Doctress".
"This is Director Li's last play. I hope you can take it."
Facing Cai Yinong's expectant gaze, Liu Shishi did not immediately agree: "Let me take a look at the script first."
Sister Yi was flipping through the script intently, her brows gradually furrowing. "The female lead's character is okay, but isn't the plot involving the two emperors completely made up?"
Her husband Song Ci is particularly fond of studying history, and several of his best-selling books are historical works. Through his influence, she has a very detailed knowledge of the Battle of Tumu in the Ming Dynasty.
When Cai Yinong heard that Yijie was dissatisfied with the plot, he quickly said: "If there is anything you are not satisfied with in the script, you can change it at any time until you are satisfied."
"Let me think about whether you will perform or not." Liu Shishi did not say anything definite.
However, this was director Li Guoli's last film, and she quite liked the role of the female doctor, which made her quite excited. However, she still planned to discuss it with her husband.
"Don't worry, don't worry. Take your time to think about it." Cai Yinong replied with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.
(End of this chapter)
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