Chapter 120: The Competition of Smart People, Official Announcement (750 monthly tickets plus more)
The cast of "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" has been preliminarily confirmed.
Judy was very happy. To him, Yu Xiaoshu used only unknown artists from Xiaoma Entertainment. Except for Zhu Xia, Wan Xiu and He Jun who were relatively famous, the others were also packaged and given to the crew.
Of course, there will be some negotiations involved.
One of them is the film pay.
Although Judy said that the pay was not a problem, as an agent, of course she wanted to get more pay, and as the party A, Yu Xiaoshu would of course try to save as much as he could.
Yu Xiaoshu counted the main characters in "The Rumored Chen Qianqian", such as Chen Chuchu, the eldest princess, Pei Heng, Su Mu, Su Ziyan, Lin Qi, Sang Qi, the Lord of Huayuan City, and some supporting characters such as Zizhu and Zinian.
These make a total of 25 characters.
Of course, some of them are free characters, like buying 25 characters and getting a few extras.
In other words, most of the actors in "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" are artists from Xiaoma Entertainment, and Yu Xiaoshu believes that Xiaoma Entertainment will definitely become the biggest winner after the show starts airing.
So, after Yu Xiaoshu and Judy had come to an agreement on a package price of 2 million, Judy said, "Teacher Yu, I think it's a pity for you not to be an agent. Logically, these negotiations should be handled by Wang Bao or the artist director of Baiqian Media."
"This is not important. The most important thing is that we have a pleasant cooperation."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Judy: "I think this is a win-win situation for both Baiqian Media and Xiaoma Entertainment."
"Well, I also hope it's a win-win situation. After all, we've made such a huge concession."
Judy smiled bitterly and said, "We are almost having a big sale, Mr. Yu, if we work together again in the future, you must make up for some of our losses."
It's almost like giving it away for free.
You should know that Zhu Xia’s highest pay for a play was more than 2 million, but that was when actors’ pay skyrocketed.
Nowadays, the pay for films has become more rational.
But even so, Zhu Xia's pay is not too low.
Judy said this simply to get Yu Xiaoshu to accept the favor, but business is business, Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said: "Director Zhu, you should be conscientious. These artists under your company have almost no roles to play. Even the TV series invested by your Xiaoma Entertainment don't have any opportunities for them. I am giving them opportunities. What's more, after this web series is broadcast, they will gain huge popularity. So, if you really calculate it carefully, we are the ones who suffer the loss."
Hearing Yu Xiaoshu say this, Judy couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Judging from Yu Xiaoshu's methods and actions, as well as his shameless appearance, he is really suitable to be an agent.
Judy had already seen what had happened in the previous negotiations. It was impossible to take advantage of Yu Xiaoshu, even if it was just verbal.
For this reason, Judy had no choice but to say: "Win-win, we all win."
"Right, it's a win-win situation, so how can it be a loss?"
Yu Xiaoshu glanced at the time and said, "That's it for today. We'll sign all the contracts tomorrow. But Director Zhu, I have to make it clear in advance that you won't have any special privileges in the crew, and I won't allow you to be a big shot or be unprofessional. If any artist doesn't meet the standards, I may terminate the contract directly."
"Don't worry about that. I've said it before, my artists are all dedicated and serious."
Judy laughed and said, "If it's really my artists who are messing around on the set, I will take the initiative to fire them without you having to tell me."
We have finished our business.
The rest of the meal was quite enjoyable.
Judy wanted to make some more arrangements, but Yu Xiaoshu looked at the time and saw it was already 8:30 p.m., so he refused: "I have to go to bed on time at 9 o'clock, so let's just leave it at that for today, Director Zhu, don't forget to have all the artists come to Baiqian Media tomorrow."
Judy was stunned: "Teacher Yu, you are going to rest at 9 o'clock?"
For artists, sometimes the nightlife just begins.
Yu Xiaoshu went to bed too early.
Yu Xiaoshu nodded gently: "I'm not feeling well, I need to go to bed early and get up early."
"Then Mr. Yu, I'll have someone take you back first."
Although Judy felt that Yu Xiaoshu wanted to slip away for other things, she still had to be polite.
"No need, I can just take a taxi back by myself."
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head slightly, then looked at the other artists and said with a smile: "See you tomorrow."
Although Judy and the others didn't need to send him off, they still accompanied Yu Xiaoshu out of the Rich Man and stopped a taxi for him. Judy even told Yu Xiaoshu, "Let me know you're home safe."
kindness.
Judy is really a great person.
After Yu Xiaoshu left, Wan Xiu said somewhat dissatisfiedly: "Director Zhu, why should we be so polite to Yu Xiaoshu? Besides, the industry is not optimistic about "The Rumored Chen Qianqian". I think..."
"What do you think??"
Judy's face suddenly turned gloomy. "Do you know that it's not you who choose the show, but the show that chooses you? Why bother being polite to Yu Xiaoshu? Did you call him Yu Xiaoshu? Just because he starred in two phenomenal web dramas this year, you deserve to be polite to him."
Wan Xiu hurriedly said, "Boss Zhu, that's not what I meant."
"I don't care what you mean. I didn't take it seriously when Teacher Yu reminded me just now. Now it seems that I really overestimated you."
Judy sneered and said, "I'll say this for the last time. If you join the crew of "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" and are fired by Teacher Yu, then Xiaoma Entertainment will no longer provide you with any resources."
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Yu Xiaoshu didn't know what happened after he left.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
Among these actors, the others can be trained. After all, these actors are still novices, and it is a good time for training.
At the same time, it’s summer.
I'm afraid Zhu Xia didn't expect that she would be given such an important role.
This is because after Wu Lan rejected the role of Chen Chuchu, Yu Xiaoshu had already decided on Zhu Xia as the first choice.
First of all, she has a foundation in martial arts, which is crucial.
Secondly, Zhu Xia’s acting skills are pretty good. She is Yu Xiaoshu’s junior, she also studies at the Imperial Capital Film and Television University, and she has a good relationship with Bao Nan.
Yu Xiaoshu knew about the relationship between Zhu Xia and Bao Nan, but Zhu Xia did not know about the relationship between Bao Nan and Yu Xiaoshu.
The actors are basically all in place.
The remaining actors were easier to find.
Because there are a lot of actors who have good acting skills but have no opportunities waiting.
After returning home, Yu Xiaoshu didn't even read the news online. He took a hot bath and went to bed.
And tonight, "Dead Men Tell No Tales" will still be broadcast.
After a week, the plot of "No Evidence" has become clear. Deng Meili's role in this drama is basically this much, so the ratings of the TV series did not drop too much, but the score continued to fall. At the same time, Mu Lefeng did not receive that much help.
Every night after "Dead Men Tell No Tales" is updated, the first thing netizens do is to curse Deng Meili.
But as I said before, scolding Deng Meili is also a form of popularity. At least she also gained a wave of traffic.
In contrast, Shao Jian was in a miserable situation.
After struggling for so long, I ended up with nothing.
This was really unacceptable to Shao Jian.
"Old Feng, I originally thought that the drama "Dead Men Tell No Tales" would bring me a turning point, but I didn't expect... Haha, it was you who became a big hit with the role of Li Toyota."
Shao Jian drank a glass of wine and said bitterly: "I really regret it."
"Old Shao, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. There's no need for you to give up on yourself. The sky isn't falling."
Feng Jie looked at Shao Jian in front of him and had to persuade him: "This chance is gone, just try again next time."
"Old Feng, don't try to persuade me. Just ask yourself if you believe it."
Shao Jian still said helplessly: "I'm already this age, how can I still have a chance?"
"I believe that opportunities always come to those who are prepared, and Lao Shao, you are actually a little too impatient."
Feng Jie looked at Shao Jian and sighed, "The role of Li Toyota was originally yours, but you chose to offend Teacher Yu and even introduced me to the role without my knowledge. If that was all, it would be fine, but you shouldn't have kept stepping on The Undocumented Crime afterwards..."
"you…"
If Shao Jian heard Feng Jie say this before the broadcast of "No Evidence", he would definitely get furious.
Even during the broadcast of "No Evidence", Shao Jian and Li Jie fell out.
At that time, Shao Jian was so obsessed with success that he didn't even care about his reputation.
Thinking about it now, Shao Jian felt that he had indeed lost his mind at that time.
"You are right."
Shao Jian said with some regret: "I will go to apologize to Li Jie in a couple of days. I didn't have a pleasant argument with him that day."
Feng Jie said: "It's okay, we have been friends for many years, Li Jie is not that kind of stingy person."
"By the way, I heard that Yu Xiaoshu is going to film a costume drama,"
Shao Jian suddenly said: "Yu Xiaoshu didn't look for you?"
"No."
Feng Jie shook his head slightly: "Maybe I'm not suitable for costume dramas. I heard that this costume drama is a youth comedy, so there won't be a role for me."
"Old Feng, you and Yu Xiaoshu should have a good relationship. He often promotes you. You can try to get a role. I don't believe there are no roles suitable for us in the youth comedy genre."
Shao Jian said disapprovingly: "There will always be one suitable for us."
"Forget it. If Teacher Yu really has someone suitable for me, he will definitely call me."
Feng Jie waved his hand and said.
"Old Feng, can you give me a hand?"
Shao Jian suddenly looked at Feng Jie and said, "I know I have offended Yu Xiaoshu. If I apologize to him, he will definitely not forgive me, so you can mediate between us. As long as Yu Xiaoshu gives me a chance, I will have no regrets no matter what role he lets me play next."
"Lao Shao, it's not that I won't help you, but I really can't help you with this matter."
Feng Jie said with some embarrassment.
You have to know that Yu Xiaoshu clearly stated at the beginning that he used Feng Jie because of Zou Jun. It is obvious that Yu Xiaoshu is quite resentful of Shao Jian.
Considering what Shao Jian had done, Feng Jie felt that it was reasonable for Yu Xiaoshu not to forgive Shao Jian.
"Lao Feng, are we friends?"
Shao Jian looked at Feng Jie with red eyes and said, "I have never asked you for anything. Isn't it because of me that you were able to get the role of Li Toyota? I am not asking you to repay me. I just hope you can help me. Isn't that okay?"
Tonight, Shao Jian played the victim and pretended to be drunk, and now he finally revealed his purpose.
He regretted it.
He regretted taking on "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and turning down "The Undocumented Crime."
He regretted offending Yu Xiaoshu even more.
In the past two days, Shao Jian often thought that if he had not rejected "The Undocumented Crime", then Li Toyota would be his now.
Now he should enjoy the spotlight.
For this reason, Shao Jian believed that Feng Jie owed him all this.
"Lao Shao, you are drunk."
Feng Jie frowned as he listened to Shao Jian's words and said, "Let's go. I'll take you home."
"No, I'm not going home. What home should I go back to?"
Shao Jian slammed the table and said, "Old Feng, I just want to ask you one question, can you help me with this?"
Feng Jie shook his head: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but I have no way to help you."
“Haha, okay, I understand. You, Feng Jie, have made it now with the role of Li Toyota, and you don’t look down on me anymore.”
Shao Jian looked at Feng Jie and said with gritted teeth: "If I knew you were such a person, I would never support you."
"Shao Jian, let's say this is over."
Feng Jie looked at Shao Jian with an equally embarrassed expression: "Who do you think I am, Feng Jie? Also, do you really want to promote me, or do you just want me to take the blame for you? You know the answer."
That’s all I have to say.
There is no point in saying more.
Tonight, Shao Jian and Feng Jie, two old friends of many years, finally broke up.
"Go away, go away, do you think I, Shao Jian, am blind?"
Shao Jian, whose mentality had completely collapsed, suddenly threw all the beer on the table to the ground. He said to Feng Jie viciously: "From now on, I, Shao Jian, will break off the friendship with you, Feng Jie."
"Lao Shao, you..."
Feng Jie really wanted to say, Shao Jian, are you acting out an ancient brotherhood drama here?
No matter what, Feng Jie actually wanted to ease the relationship.
But there was no easing.
Feng Jie finally left.
"Asshole, asshole."
Shao Jian continued to roar.
He thinks he just wants to be famous, is that wrong?
He is not wrong.
Without you, Yu Xiaoshu, I still don’t believe I can’t become famous? ?
Shao Jian said through gritted teeth.
After all, Shao Jian is not short of roles to play now, he just lacks a big hit.
Shao Jian, who was roaring angrily at one moment and laughing loudly at another, finally got drunk.
This is because Shao Jian is not a traffic artist, otherwise he would have been reported by major media outlets long ago.
A lot happened that night.
Yu Xiaoshu still got up on time in the morning, ran when getting ready, ate the breakfast brought by Zhang Ling on time, and then arrived at Baiqian Media on time.
"Teacher Yu."
Zhang Yi was already waiting for Teacher Yu in Yu Xiaoshu's office. He said impatiently, "Tell me what I should do."
"Director Zhang, this time, The Rumored Chen Qianqian is no different from The Undocumented Crime. In fact, the situation we face may be even worse. Director Zhang, you have to be mentally prepared."
Yu Xiaoshu smiled at Zhang Yi and said, "After all, we will start broadcasting on May 1st."
"Teacher Yu, don't worry, I still say the same thing, I will hit you wherever you point."
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "Just give the order directly."
Are you kidding?
Before "The Undocumented Crime", who knew Zhang Yi? ?
To be precise, has Zhang Yi ever received any praise?
He is just a failed web drama director.
The huge success of "The Undocumented Crime" brought Zhang Yi both fame and fortune, but Zhang Yi is not a fool, he knows how he got all this.
Think about what happened to Sun Hei.
Zhang Yi felt that he had to hold Yu Xiaoshu's thighs tightly.
In this world, is there any easy success? ?
So, when Zhang Yi learned that a costume drama was about to be launched, he hurried to the company.
All just to curry favor with others.
"Okay, Director Zhang, this is the script for the first three episodes of The Rumored Chen Qianqian. I plan to shoot it at a film and television base near the imperial capital. The scenery there should be quite suitable."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Zhang Yi, "Find an ancient city street, and then the main filming locations. I've marked them all for you."
In fact, there are only a few locations where "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" was filmed.
Basically it's easy to find.
Zhang Yi took the script and said, "Okay, I'll go to the film and television base over there now."
"Well, we are short on time. You and Li Jia go together. I will prepare the actors. Basically, we can coordinate all the actors in one day today. At the same time, we will divide into two groups, A and B. For the modern drama, let the former assistant director accompany me to shoot."
Yu Xiaoshu said: "Other forms are temporarily cancelled. I will let everyone join the group directly."
"Okay, no problem."
Zhang Yi nodded gently: "Then I will go find Li Jia, and we will get the preparations done as soon as possible."
"Okay, go ahead."
Yu Xiaoshu nodded slightly and said.
Ten minutes later, Gu Tianqi arrived.
Everyone has become quite familiar with the cooperation, and Gu Tianqi has even become the exclusive reporter of Baiqian Media. Basically, she is the one reporting the first-hand information.
Now, "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" is about to be officially announced, and Yu Xiaoshu called Gu Tianqi to ask her to write a report.
"The final makeup photos will be shot tomorrow. Your main task today is to report the news and then cooperate with our official publicity."
Yu Xiaoshu smiled at Gu Tianqi and said, "This time, The Rumored Chen Qianqian is a female-led drama, and Bao Nan is the leading female role..."
Female lead drama.
For some reason, Gu Tianqi remembered the "Female Official" that Yu Xiaoshu said he wanted to attack.
This looks true.
It will be broadcast on May 1st.
17 days of shooting time.
Isn't this just to snipe "The Lady-in-Law"?
Gu Tianqi seemed to see an article with over 100,000 views waving at him.
After the interview, Gu Tianqi still couldn't hide his surprise.
After all, this is an impossible task in Gu Tianqi's view.
"Teacher Yu, although I don't know much about filming, I also know that preparing for a production is not an easy task, because a production crew is equivalent to a large group, and the food, drink, defecation and urination of these people must be taken care of, not to mention all aspects of filming."
Gu Tianqi said to Yu Xiaoshu: "Can you finish the filming in these 17 days?"
"Don't worry, aren't records meant to be broken?"
Yu Xiaoshu said with a smile: "Just report it truthfully."
"Okay then. I'll just wait for your official V to release it and then I'll follow up."
Gu Tianqi stood up and said, "Then I will go back first."
"good."
Yu Xiaoshu stood up and said, "I'll see you off."
"No, no, Mr. Yu, just go ahead and do your thing."
Gu Tianqi didn't let Yu Xiaoshu send him off.
She felt a headache for Yu Xiaoshu just thinking about it.
The price of this fight is too... too high.
On the other hand, Baiqian Media is signing contracts with artists from Xiaoma Entertainment.
When Yu Xiaoshu came over, he found that it was Judy who led the team.
"Director Zhu, do you really need to do this yourself?"
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Judy and said in surprise: "Your job as an artist director is too easy, right? You don't have to take care of other big-name artists?"
"Haha, in Xiaoma Entertainment, everything is equal. I also value these artists who have not yet made their mark."
Judy laughed, and then he said to Yu Xiaoshu seriously: "Teacher Yu, I held a special meeting with all the artists today. I will send our company's agent Xiaohua to monitor the crew. You can communicate with her if you have any questions. We will do everything for the smooth broadcast of this web series."
"Director Zhu, you are an understanding person."
Yu Xiaoshu gave Judy a thumbs up.
That's the benefit of working with smart people.
In order to maximize benefits, temporary sacrifices are worth it.
Judy waved her hand: "Don't flatter me. When will you join the group?"
"tomorrow."
Yu Xiaoshu said.
"What?? Tomorrow??"
Judy was surprised and asked, "Is your crew ready? Can we start filming tomorrow?"
"Director Zhu, we only have 17 days. No, it's 16 days now. We have to hurry now."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Judy: "The next step is to race against time."
"Okay, no problem, Mr. Yu, you continue to do your work, I will fully cooperate with you, and I will notify Xiaohua later and ask her to get everything ready."
Judy said with a slight nod.
"Okay, Director Zhu, I won't accompany you for now."
Yu Xiaoshu was not polite.
He really has a lot to do next.
However, the more this happened, the calmer Yu Xiaoshu became.
Always remain calm when facing major events.
This is something Yu Xiaoshu honed when he was a manager on Earth.
"Boss Liu, we can make the official announcement now."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Liu Qianqian, "As for the promotion, you and Li Yang can do it."
"good."
Liu Qianqian looked at Yu Xiaoshu and said, "Teacher Yu, thank you for your hard work this time."
“Working for yourself doesn’t feel hard.”
Yu Xiaoshu was still in the mood to joke.
And one hour later, Baiqian Media made the official announcement.
“Oh my god, when was this filmed? It’s directly scheduled for May 1st???”
"Writer Yu Xiaoshu, no, this is a new script written by Yu Xiaoshu."
"Damn it, the official announcement will be set soon."
"17 days?? Only 17 days are needed to start filming. No, only 16 days. Is it enough?"
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Everyone looked at Baiqian Media’s official V and said in disbelief.
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(End of this chapter)
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