Chapter 127: Drifting? It’s a waste if you don’t take advantage of it (please subscribe to guarantee the minimum amount)
kindness.
Yu Xiaoshu was very satisfied seeing Li Xia saying one thing and doing another.
This is a qualified agent.
Bold, careful, and thick-skinned.
Both are indispensable.
As an agent, especially an independent agent like Li Xia, the artists she signs are all artists like Zhou Xiaozhi who are not wanted by other companies.
In this situation, if Li Xia wants to secure a role for these artists, she has to use all her skills, even like a huge army crossing a single-plank bridge.
So, after Yu Xiaoshu asked Zhou Xiaozhi some things about Li Xia, in terms of professionalism, perhaps Liu Tian and Xiaoguo were better than Li Xia.
But in terms of agent ability, Xiaoguo and Liu Tian together are no match for Li Xia.
"If you have any comments on the script, please feel free to do so."
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Li Xia and said with a smile.
"No, Mr. Yu, why would I have any objection to your script? After all, you are a professional."
Li Xia looked up and said, "I just want to ask, when will this script start filming? How long will it take? How long will it take for Zhou Xiaozhi to join the crew?"
Yu Xiaoshu said, "If nothing unexpected happens, we should start filming in a week. The filming period won't be too long, about 20 days. Zhou Xiaozhi can join the crew in a week."
"20 days??"
Although Li Xia was a little surprised, she hurriedly said, "No problem, Mr. Yu, when do you think we should sign the contract?"
"I have already informed Baiqian Media. You can go directly to Baiqian Media to sign the contract tomorrow. You and Zhou Xiaozhi just need to study the script more carefully this week."
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Li Xia and said, "Although this is a low-budget online movie and it looks simple, I still have very high expectations for it. I hope Zhou Xiaozhi won't let me down, otherwise..."
"Teacher Yu, don't worry. Zhou Xiaozhi is well-known for her professionalism. You can ask around at Dongyang Film and Television City and see who doesn't know about this hard-working girl named Zhou Xiaozhi. Even if she's playing a corpse, she can stay still for ten minutes. She won't get up unless the director calls cut."
Li Xia patted her chest and promised, then she smiled and said, "Teacher Yu, I won't let Zhou Xiaozhi take other roles for now. You don't know that Xiaozhi has been receiving many film contracts. I asked her to spend the next month with this crew..."
If Yu Xiaoshu didn't know Zhou Xiaozhi's situation, he might have believed it.
Zhou Xiaozhi actually doesn’t have many film contracts now. For example, for the leading female role in "The Revengeful Heroine", Zhou Xiaozhi only received 20,000 yuan.
This is the helplessness of disadvantaged artists.
If you want to have a future and get good roles, your pay cannot be high.
It's not just Yuanxing. Think about it on Earth, some leading male actors in online dramas only make 100,000 yuan after filming for such a long time.
Although Li Xia did not expect a high pay, as Zhou Xiaozhi's agent she still had to fight for it. All the things at the beginning were just preparations, and the main course would come later.
"Li Xia, I know."
But Yu Xiaoshu interrupted Li Xia and said, "100,000 yuan for the film, is that okay?"
bass!
Li Xia stood up suddenly and said in a somewhat inappropriate manner: "Teacher Yu, you said that Zhou Xiaozhi's salary for this play is 100,000 yuan???"
"Yes, 100,000 yuan."
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "I wonder if you are satisfied? If you are not satisfied with the pay, we can talk about it again."
"Satisfied, quite satisfied."
Li Xia took a deep breath, then she sat down and smiled bitterly: "If I am still not satisfied with this salary, then I am a bit shameless. To be honest, Zhou Xiaozhi's salary is only 20,000 yuan at most, but I haven't received this salary yet."
This is a very smart person.
Yu Xiaoshu couldn't help but sigh in his heart again, because he knew when to advance and when to retreat.
As an agent, it is your job to help artists fight for high pay, but if you fight for high pay that does not belong to the artist, it would be greedy and may even harm the artist.
Look, Li Xia even wants a reduction in her pay.
"No, just 100,000."
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head and said, "I think Zhou Xiaozhi is worth the price. You just need to study the script carefully with Zhou Xiaozhi."
Li Xia said: "Okay, Teacher Yu, don't worry, we will definitely not let you down."
"By the way, Sister Xia, how many artists do you have now?"
Yu Xiaoshu suddenly asked.
"Five."
Li Xia said.
"5? So few?"
Yu Xiaoshu was a little puzzled: "I see that you are quite capable. Since you are an independent agent, why do you bring more people with you?"
"Teacher Yu, 5 is my limit. You may not understand the management industry very well. Sometimes it is not the case that the more people you manage, the better. What is more important is that you have worked hard to bring up an artist, but he just turned around and signed with a big company..."
Li Xia said helplessly: "Agents like me can only survive in the cracks."
Yu Xiaoshu knows the agent business too well. There are ungrateful agents like Meng Kai in the entertainment industry, but there is also never a shortage of ungrateful artists.
Li Xia has limited resources. If she were to spend them on an ungrateful artist, and then a lawsuit were to be filed, it would probably drag on until Li Xia collapsed.
Therefore, Li Xia simply selected 5 artists, all of whom were down-to-earth like Zhou Xiaozhi, and had simple and kind hearts.
Although it cannot be said that this kind of artist will never betray Li Xia, at least for the time being.
This is also the reason why Li Xia never leaves Zhou Xiaozhi.
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Li Xia and laughed: "Then why don't you go to a big company and be an agent?"
"Teacher Yu, I would like to go, but no one wants me. Big companies always assign one person to one position. If I go, I can only train newcomers. But the salary of newcomers is low, and the commission is also low..."
Li Xia said helplessly: "If I were 10 years younger, I would definitely go to a big company, but I am already 42 years old this year, my husband is useless, and the expenses of having two children are also huge. I also considered a small company, but the profit margin was not agreed upon. Besides, I have some resources in the past few years, so this is good."
For Li Xia, when she goes to a big company, the company will first take 70% as commission, and then she will share the remaining 30% with the artists. Among these five artists, she and the artists will each get half.
To put it bluntly, this is a question of time and cost.
Li Xia can only do this for now, and when her resources are strong enough, she will start her own company.
Instead of being exploited by others, it is better to be your own boss.
Of course, this is too difficult.
During these five years, Li Xia has experienced all kinds of pitfalls, suffered betrayal, had her role intercepted, and even been squeezed out in various ways.
Money is hard to earn, but shit is hard to eat.
Li Xia made it through it all.
She felt that as long as she could train all five artists under her, she would have enough capital.
"Not bad, okay, let's do this for now."
Yu Xiaoshu originally wanted to discuss the follow-up cooperation with Li Xia, but he suppressed the idea.
There's no rush.
Rushing to do business is not a business.
"Well, Mr. Yu, you are busy."
After hearing what Yu Xiaoshu said, Li Xia left very tactfully.
Great harvest.
Among the five artists managed by Li Xia, Zhou Xiaozhi is the weakest, but Li Xia has never given up on Zhou Xiaozhi. Firstly, Li Xia believes in Zhou Xiaozhi. More importantly, Zhou Xiaozhi is hardworking and has great room for improvement. Also, Zhou Xiaozhi is simple and kind.
Originally it was thought that "The Revengeful Heroine" would be Zhou Xiaozhi's chance, but in the end Zhou Xiaozhi was kicked out by the crew. However, things took a surprising turn.
Li Xia has read the script of "Hard Candy". Although the script seems very simple, Li Xia feels that "Hard Candy" is far better than "The Revengeful Heroine".
Because Li Mei’s character is so great.
"Xiao Zhi, I have already discussed this with Teacher Yu. We have accepted this script."
Li Xia said excitedly, "Xiao Zhi, I believe your fame will soar after this play comes out. You must read this script carefully and understand the character thoroughly. Teacher Yu trusts us so much, we can't let him down."
Zhou Xiaozhi said: "Sister Xia, I know."
"Well, you see, Du Peng is already a third-tier artist. Once this drama is aired, he might be able to become a second-tier artist. Jiang Li, Sun Chao, and Deng Fei are also somewhat famous. You are the only one missing."
Li Xia said to Zhou Xiaozhi, "You must fight for your honor this time. Teacher Ren Yu offered us 100,000 yuan for the film. You don't have to worry about anything in this section. You must work hard to understand the script thoroughly."
"How much? 100,000???"
Zhou Xiaozhi's face changed: "This... is too much."
"Yeah, I think it's too much."
Li Xia suddenly looked at Zhou Xiaozhi and said, "Xiaozhi, tell me the truth, do you know Teacher Yu?"
"No, I don't know him."
Zhou Xiaozhi said with a somewhat unnatural expression.
"All right."
Li Xia looked at Zhou Xiaozhi and suddenly laughed: "Okay, let's continue talking about the script and what's next."
…
Yu Xiaoshu came to the crew of "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" at this time.
"Teacher Yu..."
Jiang Bo stood up quickly when he saw Yu Xiaoshu coming over and said, "We are preparing to shoot the scene where Chen Xiaoqian travels to Huaheng City."
"Okay, just shoot it directly,"
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head and said, "I just came here to check the progress."
"Teacher Yu, everything is going quite well at the moment. Teacher Bao's acting is excellent, and we were able to pass most of them in one take."
Jiang Bo said hurriedly.
"OK."
Yu Xiaoshu nodded gently: "Don't worry about me, just focus on filming."
"good."
Jiang Bo then turned around and continued to arrange for all departments to be ready.
3 minutes later.
Filming officially begins.
The main point is that Chen Xiaoqian wakes up and finds himself in an ancient brothel.
Bao Yitiao lives up to his reputation.
It was just that a few prostitutes in the brothel were a little careless, so Jiang Bo had to shout "cut" three times before they were allowed to pass.
"Teacher Yu, do you think there is anything that needs improvement?"
Jiang Bo looked at Yu Xiaoshu and asked respectfully.
"Very good, Lao Jiang, how did you also learn Lao Zhang's tricks?"
Yu Xiaoshu said speechlessly: "Just take good pictures, don't make up your mind."
Jiang Bo hurriedly said: "Teacher Yu is right, I'll make a note of it."
Remember your sister.
Yu Xiaoshu was too lazy to pay attention to Jiang Bo anymore because he found that Jiang Bo had gradually become like Zhang Yi.
This is not a qualified tool person.
"Nannan, I may have to go back to Baiqian Media tomorrow."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Bao Nan, "I have something to deal with, and I should also ask the publicity department to start promoting some materials for "The Rumored Chen Qianqian."
Bao Nan asked: "Can it really be broadcast on May 1st?"
"No problem, don't worry."
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "I still have this confidence. Don't worry about anything else from now on. Just finish filming this drama. Eh? Where's Xiaoguo?"
"She went to buy chicken for me."
Bao Nan looked at Yu Xiaoshu and smiled, "How about you eat something later?"
"Forget it. I'm afraid we'll have another fight when I see Xiaoguo."
Yu Xiaoshu waved his hand and said, "I still need to go check on Zhang Yi."
"By the way, Director Jiang."
Yu Xiaoshu turned to Jiang Bo and said, "Please work harder tonight and have someone organize all the footage shot today and give it to me before I leave tomorrow."
Jiang Bo said: "No problem."
After a while, Yu Xiaoshu came to Zhang Yi. The filming here was also going smoothly, so Yu Xiaoshu gave him the same instructions.
No words were spoken that night.
The next day, Yu Xiaoshu, Li Xia and Zhou Xiaozhi left the film and television base together.
Baiqian Media.
"Xiaoshu will be here later."
Wang Bao said to Cao Xiao, "I heard you say yesterday that you signed another director?"
"Yes, but she's a novice. I want to send her to gain some experience first."
Cao Xiao frowned and asked, "Isn't Teacher Yu watching over the crew of "The Rumored Chen Qianqian"? How come he's back after only a few days of filming?"
Wang Bao smiled and said, "Xiao Shu has written another web drama script, let's prepare it."
"kindness??"
Cao Xiao said in disbelief: "Boss Wang, The Rumored Chen Qianqian will be aired on May 1st. You are so busy, how do you still have time to write a script?"
It's totally irrational.
Cao Xiao felt that it was just that Yu Xiaoshu was too awesome and this was not normal.
We have said before that writing a script is like getting pregnant, it’s not something that can just happen.
Damn it.
Yu Xiaoshu is arguing with someone else even though she is already pregnant.
It's totally unrealistic.
"I don't know exactly what's going on, but call Li Yang and Wu Zhen over. We may have to hold a meeting when Xiao Shu arrives."
Wang Bao said to Cao Xiao.
Cao Xiao had to remind him again: "Mr. Wang, I still think that Teacher Yu is a little too proud. You said before that we can afford to waste these 17 days, but now Teacher Yu has come up with another script. Why do I feel that this will never end?"
"Okay, stop complaining and trust Xiaoshu. Go and get ready first."
Wang Bao shook his head and said, "Don't say that in front of Xiao Shu."
"I understand. I'm just telling you something."
Cao Xiao sighed: "Then I'll go get ready."
After Cao Xiao left, Wang Bao also fell into deep thought.
He didn't feel that Yu Xiaoshu was drifting, he just felt that something was wrong with Yu Xiaoshu.
That's all.
I’ll talk to you when I see Yu Xiaoshu later.
At 11:15, Yu Xiaoshu and the other two arrived at Baiqian Media.
"Wait for me first."
Yu Xiaoshu asked Li Xia and Zhou Xiaozhi to stay in the reception room first, and he went directly to Wang Bao's office.
"Xiao Shu, you didn't explain clearly on the phone?"
As soon as Wang Bao saw Yu Xiaoshu, he asked anxiously, "What's going on? The Rumored Chen Qianqian was already in a hurry, why are you writing another script?"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, don't be anxious."
"How can I not be anxious? Xiaoshu, you are now the boss of Baiqian Media. You own a part of this company. Do you know what everyone in the company is saying about you now?"
Wang Bao looked at Yu Xiaoshu and for a moment lost his mind.
Originally, Wang Bao was thinking about having a good chat with Yu Xiaoshu.
But he couldn't control himself for a moment.
"Everyone says I'm drifting?"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "After all, they chose to shoot a costume drama instead of a good criminal investigation drama, and they also wanted to release it in 17 days. Don't you think this is just being arrogant?"
At this point, Yu Xiaoshu paused and said, "Yes, I'm afraid everyone will add another sentence after knowing what happened today. I actually have the leisure to write an online novel."
"Well??"
Wang Bao was stunned.
Yu Xiaoshu himself was slandered, and Wang Bao didn't know what to say.
This is called complaining about yourself, leaving others with nowhere to complain.
"Xiao Shu, aren't you quite sober?"
Wang Bao sighed and asked, "Although I'm not optimistic about The Rumored Chen Qianqian, if you want to shoot it, then go ahead. But why are you going to make another online movie in such a short time? You have to know that trying to do two things at once often results in nothing."
"Uncle Wang, you know me well. Do you think I am the kind of person who is so arrogant that I don't care about anything?"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "Besides, you also said that I am now the boss of Baiqian Media. Do you think I would take risks with the interests of Baiqian Media? Especially since Baiqian Media's funds are not secure to begin with."
Wang Bao was a little confused: "What are you doing?"
"Uncle Wang, I told you, don't be anxious, just listen to me."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Wang Bao, "I won't talk about the web series "The Rumored Chen Qianqian". You'll understand what I mean when it starts airing. Take a look at the script first."
"kindness.
”
Wang Bao took the script from Yu Xiaoshu and started reading it.
"Hard Candy"!
Looking at the name, Wang Bao thought it was some fruit and candy, but he was a little surprised when he saw the plot.
It actually has nothing to do with the name.
This is actually about copper smelting.
"Xiao Shu, this plot is not bad, and it is indeed low-budget."
Wang Bao said to Yu Xiaoshu: "What are your plans?"
"I have already decided on the female lead. She is in the reception room and will be signed later. As for the third character, the neighbor, Bao Nan can make a cameo appearance later. The key is the male lead."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Wang Bao, "We are out of actors at Baiqian Media. I will see if Li Xia has any suitable artists."
"Okay, I think this online movie is good."
Wang Bao laughed and said, "Xiao Shu, those who are capable should work harder. I think you are good at multitasking. Let's not talk about "The Rumored Chen Qianqian", just talk about "Hard Candy". I think it will definitely spark discussion when the time comes."
Oh.
Didn’t you just say that multitasking is not good?
This smells really good.
Yu Xiaoshu complained in his heart, then asked, "Where's Mr. Liu?"
"She's not here today. I just called her and she told us to discuss it."
Wang Bao said: "Mr. Liu just follows instructions."
Good.
"Then I'll let Zhou Xiaozhi sign the contract first. By the way, does our company have any suitable directors?"
Yu Xiaoshu said this and stood up and prepared to leave.
"Cao Xiao signed one in reverse, but he's a novice."
Wang Bao said worriedly: "I haven't experienced it yet, I'm afraid..."
"It's okay, let's talk about it in the meeting later."
Yu Xiaoshu said: "I'll take care of things here first."
The contract signing was pretty quick.
At the same time, Li Xia carefully checked the contract to see if there were any loopholes or pitfalls. After all, she needed to be responsible for her agent.
The contract specifies the shooting time, remuneration, payment method, and time to join the crew, and it also prohibits filming in other crews.
no problem.
Officially sign the contract.
Yu Xiaoshu said, "Just wait for my notification. I'll notify you when the crew has finished preparing. By the way, do you have any suitable artists for the male lead?"
"ah??"
Li Xia was a little surprised and said, "Teacher Yu, you said you can give me the male lead role?"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "It's not for you, it's to see if there's a suitable one. I still have to try out the play."
"Okay, no problem, Mr. Yu, I'll look for it when I get home and write to you by 6pm at the latest."
Li Xia said hurriedly.
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "Okay, no rush. My crew will need a few days to prepare for the show."
"Okay, okay, I'll make arrangements when I get back. If there's nothing else, Xiao Zhi and I will leave first."
Li Xia said happily, "Goodbye, Teacher Yu."
Zhou Xiaozhi also pretended not to know Yu Xiaoshu and said, "Goodbye, Teacher Yu."
This silly girl.
Why are you pretending?
I've already seen that Li Xia is a smart person.
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head and laughed, but he would just act like this for now.
In the conference room.
In addition to Liu Qianqian, Wang Bao, Li Yang, Wu Zhen, and Cao Xiao were all there. As for Li Jia, he was in the crew of "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" and did not come.
After Yu Xiaoshu pushed the door open and walked in, Wang Bao smiled and asked, "Have you signed?"
"It's signed."
Yu Xiaoshu said: "Li Xia, go back and see if there are any suitable artists. If not, I will find a way."
"Okay, Xiaoshu, if you need any cooperation, just tell me."
Wang Bao said: "Everyone will do their best to help you."
"What we need now is the cooperation of Manager Li."
Yu Xiaoshu looked at Li Yang and said, "Manager Li, I have given all the materials for "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" to the editing team. You can go and take a look later. We need to send out the final makeup photos first today, and then we also need to start the promotion."
Li Yang said: "Okay, no problem."
"The promotion of the play 'Lady Officials' has been fully launched. What we need to do is to take advantage of the popularity of this play."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Li Yang, "Remember to make the keyword hot search terms similar to "Female Official"."
Li Yang was a little hesitant: "Teacher Yu, this is not a good idea. What if we try to take advantage of the popularity..."
"It's not shameful to ride on the popularity of others. As long as the quality is good, no one will care."
Yu Xiaoshu laughed: "Besides, it would be a waste if I don't take advantage of Mu Lefeng's popularity."
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(End of this chapter)
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