Chapter 395: Admitting Frustration
"Hello, Mr. Gu?
Congratulations on winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor! "
As soon as the call was connected, Wang Changtian started congratulating.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wang. I'm just about to return to Beijing from Shanghai. This is what I heard..."
The president's office at the headquarters of Light Media in Beijing.
Wang Changtian hung up the phone with Gu Wei and picked up a stack of documents on his desk.
"Detective Chinatown 2", directed and starred by Gu Wei, will be released in less than two months. As one of the investors and distributors, Light Media has now begun the early promotion of the film.
The document in his hand is part of the publicity and promotion plan made by his employees.
He had just mentioned this to Gu Wei on the phone, but the reason Gu Wei called him was not about the movie.
After thinking for a while, he called the secretary outside the door.
"Is Liu Yan in the company?"
"Boss Wang, Liu Yan has been nominated for the Magnolia Award and she's attending the awards ceremony.
I think I’ll be back tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.”
Wang Changtian frowned.
"Where's Bao Bei'er?"
"He's here~"
"Call him over."
"Okay, Mr. Wang!"
The secretary turned around and went out. After a while, Bao Beier, wearing a shirt and overalls and with a bald head, knocked on the door and came in.
He sat down across from the desk with a smile on his face.
"Mr. Wang, are you looking for me?"
Wang Changtian frowned and looked at him twice.
"Let's put an end to that incident where you made fun of the bridesmaids at your wedding and got exposed!"
"Mr. Wang, what are you doing?"
Bao Bei'er was confused.
"I know that you and Liu Yan didn't get along after that incident, and I didn't say anything when you tried to make things difficult for her in the company.
I didn't want to get involved in what happened between you two.
But Mr. Gu from [Weiming Tianxia] called me and openly wanted to stand up for Liu Yan.
I don’t think you are such an ignorant person, try to be more restrained in the future.”
As he said that, he reached out and patted his shoulder.
At this time, Bao Bei'er was considered the top star of Guangguang. She was quite famous and had many friends in the circle. She was also willing to develop into a director.
Liu Yan is just a host and a second- or third-tier celebrity.
So when she was in trouble in the company, Wang Changtian pretended not to see it.
He is a capitalist, and he values whoever can create greater benefits for him.
But it was different when Gu Wei called. He and Wang Changtian were both owners of film and television companies, and they were also cooperative allies. He was completely on a different level from Bao Bei'er.
Just like the joke Gu Wei said on the phone just now.
"If you don't want it, I'll poach this excellent host and actor!"
If they were in their position, they would be fully capable of lifting an actor up or suppressing him.
Bao Bei'er frowned and swallowed.
"Boss Wang, I understand what you said. It wasn't a big deal, and it wasn't Liu Yan's fault. It was all just a misunderstanding. Liu Yan and I used to be good friends.
Don't worry, I know what to do next time, just wait and see how I perform."
Bao Bei'er said a lot with her head lowered and her eyes pleasing to the eye, swearing and making promises.
"Okay, as long as you know what's going on, go do your job."
Wang Changtian waved his hand and sent him out.
"Okay, Mr. Wang."
Bao Bei'er climbed up from the bottom of society and cherishes everything she has now.
He also knows that his appearance and acting skills are average, and [Guangguang Media] is his biggest support in the entertainment industry.
The company has played a very important role in his success today.
So after Wang Changtian finished talking to him, he immediately made his attitude clear and gave in very quickly.
He knew clearly how much power bosses of big entertainment companies like Wang Changtian and Gu Wei had over second- and third-tier celebrities.
He was just a little more famous than Liu Yan and had more friends, but he could still make her career go wrong, not to mention Gu Wei, who was not on the same level as him.
It was just after noon when the private plane landed in Beijing. Gu Wei came out of the Beijing International Airport and did not return to the Huairou Film and Television Base immediately. Instead, he took this opportunity to visit the company.
I just called Wang Changtian on the plane. Although the main reason was to fulfill my promise to Liu Yan and speak for her, Mr. Wang also mentioned some things about the promotion and marketing of "Detective Chinatown 2", which Gu Wei also cared about.
It is now early June, and there are less than two months left before the movie is released. The first version of the trailer for "Detective Chinatown 2" has been released on the official Weibo.
This is the second installment of the long-awaited detective series movie, and the three publicity and distribution companies, China Film, Light Media, and Wanda, have begun to warm up the film one after another.
"Boss, Guangguang has already sent us the promotional plan.
The publicity this month is relatively small, it is just the beginning of warm-up. The hottest promotion will come after the final trailer [Nurse Cosplay] is released next month.
Guangxian has planned a roadshow for the main creative team in 24 cities across the country, with some preview cities to be visited before the film's release, and some to be visited after the film's release.
Offline, Wanda has promised to set up special Detective Chinatown themed exhibitions in Wanda cinemas across the country before and after the movie’s release, and the materials will be distributed this month.
Online, we have also negotiated advertising placements for many popular variety shows to ensure full coverage.
We have already produced about 100 interesting short videos about the movie, which will be played on major websites and video platforms before the release."
In the office, Yang Liwen reported the promotion and marketing plan of "Detective Chinatown 2" to Gu Wei, and Gu Wei nodded repeatedly.
[Detective Chinatown 2] has 100 million yuan in publicity and promotion funds, which is enough for the three publicity and promotion companies to maximize their publicity efforts.
"With the collaboration of Light Media, Wanda, and China Film Group, I feel confident about the promotion. Our company cannot just sit back and watch. If we don't have offline channels, we can contribute online and accumulate more experience, which will also lay the foundation for our own promotion and marketing in the future.
By the way, have you contacted the main creators? Is there no problem with the time for promotions? "
Gu Wei asked again.
“Everything has been contacted, no problem.
that is"
"What is it?"
"When I contacted Wang Baoqiang, his agent was very impatient. Although he agreed, he hung up the phone before I could say a few words.
I didn’t answer my subsequent calls. I was worried there might be some problems.”
Yang Liwen said with some embarrassment.
Gu Wei frowned, took out his cell phone and found Wang Baoqiang's private phone number.
"Hey, Baoqiang~"
"Director, congratulations on winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor!"
As soon as the phone was connected, Wang Baoqiang's honest voice came over.
Gu Wei first exchanged a few pleasantries with him, and then got down to business.
"Our movie is going to be released next month. I want to discuss with you the early promotional matters so that it doesn't clash with your other schedules.
People in my company said your agent seems difficult to communicate with."
After Gu Wei finished speaking, there was silence on the other end of the phone for a while.
"Uh~ It's okay, I understand what you mean. I don't have much work to do recently, so you can call me anytime if you need me.
I'll go back and tell his agent!"
"Okay, that's it. I'll have someone from the company contact you later."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei felt that Wang Baoqiang's tone in the subsequent conversation seemed a little off, but he had a lot of things to do right now, so since the problem had been resolved, he didn't think too much about it.
On the third day after the Magnolia Awards, Liu Yan returned to Beijing from Shanghai.
At this time, she was exhausted and had made all the preparations. Unfortunately, she was unable to invite Gu Wei in the end. Although the other party promised to help her call and mediate, she didn't know what the final result would be.
After returning home, she had a good night's rest and came to the company early the next morning in a good state of mind.
As soon as she entered the door, she felt the long-lost enthusiasm of the company's employees.
"Good morning, Teacher Liu Yan~"
"Sister Yan, good morning~"
“.”
Everyone greeted her with a smile when they saw her.
"Liu Yan, you're back"
A department manager of Guangguang who is in charge of artist management greeted him.
"Manager Wang~"
"It's just right that you're back. I'm going to look for your agent soon. The company just got a job hosting a business event and two commercial performances. They're both near Beijing. The conditions offered by the organizers are very good. I'll hand them over to you later."
"Thank you, Manager Wang!"
The sudden surprise made Liu Yan smile widely, and she thanked him with gratitude.
"Why are you thanking me? I was too busy a while ago and didn't pay attention to you. Later, they said that the company didn't have any business activities to assign to you recently. Don't blame me!"
Manager Wang said with a smile.
"How can that be possible?"
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries.
"Okay, go ahead and get busy. I'll have someone connect you with your agent regarding the event."
"Manager Wang, take care."
After the other person left, Liu Yan's smile disappeared from her face.
Manager Wang had clearly been making things difficult for her and giving her a hard time because of Bao Bei'er, so why did he suddenly turn 180 degrees towards her? She was a little confused.
"Teacher Liu Yan, Mr. Wang is looking for you~"
She had only taken a few steps when Wang Changtian's secretary found her.
"Um, okay, I'll be right there."
She didn't know what Mr. Wang wanted to talk to her about, but she still followed him obediently.
Less than ten minutes after entering the president's office of Light Media, Liu Yan came out confused.
Mr. Wang didn't have anything substantial to discuss with her, he just asked her whether she was happy with her work in the company recently and whether she had any difficulties.
If there is anything that must be raised in time, the company and he personally will definitely help her solve it as soon as possible.
Seeing that Mr. Wang was so enthusiastic, Liu Yan wanted to talk about what happened with Bao Bei'er, but when she thought of Manager Wang she met outside, she swallowed the words and just said that there was no difficulty and everything was fine.
After coming out of the president's office, she came to her agent's office feeling a little dizzy.
"Sister Liang~"
"My dear aunt, you are back. Have you taken care of Mr. Gu from Wei Ming Tian Xia?"
The agent was surprised to see her.
"What's going on?"
Liu Yan was puzzled.
"What are you hiding from me?
The news has spread throughout our company. A few days ago, Bao Bei'er was called in by President Wang and scolded because of you.
When he comes out, he will come to me and beg me to say a few good words to you.
He was wrong before, and I hope you can forgive him for his mistakes.
Mr. Wang also personally inquired about the issue of you not being able to obtain resources in the company before.
The rumor in the company is that you have found a golden thigh.
But I know you don't have any golden thighs. Apart from Mr. Gu we talked about before, there won't be anyone else!"
After the agent said a lot, Liu Yan suddenly realized.
"I owe this to a big guy. If I don't make it real, it will end badly."
She murmured something.
"What's real?"
"Ah~ It's nothing, Sister Liang, I didn't expect everyone's reaction to be so strong.
A few days ago I was an unpopular person, but now I am very popular."
Liu Yan said with a complicated expression.
"Hey~ What's the big deal? It's the same as despising the poor and loving the rich.
A few days ago, everyone thought that you would soon become obsolete if you offended someone, so naturally no one paid any attention to you.
Now that I know you have a strong background and great potential in the future, I’m leaning towards you again.
It’s human nature.”
The two were chatting in the room when suddenly someone knocked on the door.
"Enter~"
Agent Sister Liang shouted.
"Teacher Liu Yan, you're back. You must be tired from this trip."
Bao Beier walked in wearing a suit and a flattering smile.
"What are you doing here?"
Liu Yan frowned.
"Teacher Liu Yan, I've come here specifically to apologize to you. I was wrong about everything that happened before, and I hope you can forgive me.
I have instructed everyone in our company. If there is any good news in the future, they will definitely ask you, Teacher Liu Yan, to come forward.
Oh, by the way, I also want to apologize to you on behalf of my wife. She is so ignorant. I will ask her to follow you again on Weibo later.
If you still feel unsatisfied, I will ask her to publicly apologize on Weibo."
"No, no~ Just stop here. I'll post an apology on Weibo. Who knows what netizens will think of me then."
Liu Yan raised her hand to stop him.
"Then Teacher Liu Yan, have you forgiven me?"
Bao Beier asked cautiously.
Liu Yan frowned. She was completely relying on the power of others and had no ability to do anything she wanted to do.
"It was originally a misunderstanding. I didn't hype it up, and it wasn't my intention to let the best man get scolded.
From now on, we should just keep our distance from each other."
After hearing her words, Bao Beier's face was full of joy.
"Okay, if you have anything to ask me in the future, just tell me and I will definitely do it!"
Then he came closer and whispered:
"Please say hello to Mr. Gu for me. I'm actually his fan."
Liu Yan swallowed, somewhat reluctantly.
"Okay, I understand."
"Then I won't bother you anymore."
As he said this, he took two steps back, nodded to Liu Yan with a smile, and turned to walk out.
Bao Bei'er gently closed the office door, her expression suddenly changed, and she turned around and walked away while muttering to herself.
"What's so great about it? It's just that I've found a rich man, and I'm relying on that little piece of flesh on my chest!
When I become a big director in the future, I will..."
After a long time of talking, Bao Bei'er couldn't say anything. He himself felt that even if he had some achievements in directing, there was still a big gap between him and Gu Wei now.
In the office.
"And you still say you're holding onto Mr. Gu's golden thigh?"
The agent was smiling happily.
"Let me tell you, Mr. Gu's company has a lot of good projects.
Although our company is old, we focus our main efforts on publicity and promotion, and our film and television production is not as good as that of [Wei Ming Tian Xia].
If you can get Mr. Gu to praise you once or twice in the future, you might even have a chance to move up to the top.”
"Haha~ Sister Liang, you're right. I have something else to do, so I'll be out first."
Liu Yan walked out feeling a little guilty.
She lowered her head and took out her cell phone. She wanted to call Gu Wei to thank him, but when she thought of what Gu Wei said to her after the Magnolia Ceremony, she didn't call him.
While walking forward, open WeChat.
I typed a lot of words, thought about it and deleted them, and finally there was only a short sentence.
"Thanks!"
After waiting for a long time without receiving a reply, Liu Yan, who had already walked out of the office building, looked at the blue sky outside without a single cloud.
The soft sunlight shining on my body gave me a warm feeling, and I felt happy in my heart. I felt that my future was as bright as the scenery before my eyes!
(End of this chapter)
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