Not long after joining the crew of "The Mermaid", Stephen Chow came over to express his gratitude, obviously knowing about the turmoil that had just occurred.

"It's just a small matter."

Wei Yang waved his hands and didn't take it to heart. He didn't have too many thoughts about supporting Stephen Chow.

It’s mainly a collaboration between the two parties. If Stephen Chow’s reputation is damaged, he will also suffer. Of course, he can’t just sit there and watch.

In addition, he did feel that Xiang Tai had gone too far. He wondered if she was jealous of Stephen Chow for not involving their family in his projects, and was biting him for no reason, while Stephen Chow was indeed relatively innocent.

Wei Yang couldn't stand this kind of blatant bullying, although he was not a good person either.

But who made Boss Wei have such double standards? If he hadn't run into it, he wouldn't have gotten involved, but if he had, Wei Yang still had the confidence to say a few words to help.

The male and female looked very impressive, but in fact they had already stepped aside.

He may still have some accumulation and residual power in Hong Kong, but he really doesn't have much energy in the mainland. The most important thing is that his background is not clean and cannot withstand being exposed. Otherwise, he wouldn't get angry when his gangster background is mentioned. This has hit a sore spot.

Nowadays, the Xiang family’s company in the entertainment industry is long gone, and they can only sell their reputation. They don’t have many resources, and Wei Yang has no intention of developing in Hong Kong.

So while others might be a little afraid of Xiang Tai, Wei Yang really didn't take her seriously.

He even had some difficulty understanding the other person's train of thought.

I have finally managed to clean up my mess and get a clean bill of health, but instead of just quietly making money, why am I jumping around here and there?

He was acting like a troublemaker for a few days, and then he started live streaming to sell goods, his son was filming a movie, and he even found a celebrity daughter-in-law.

It seems that he wants to develop in the entertainment industry, but he just can't let go of his arrogance. All kinds of weird actions have lost his goodwill. He doesn't want to mix in the circle, but he has all kinds of ties with it.

"I just read some news online. This kind of person is a psychopath. Just ignore him and focus on filming. I will ask some media to help you later."

"Thank you."

Master Xing is a rather taciturn person. Facing Wei Yang's overtures, he was silent for two seconds and gave a dry reply.

Wei Yang was stunned and couldn't help laughing in his heart. Although Xiang Tai was biting like crazy, it wasn't all nonsense.

This person is indeed not very worldly-wise! Moreover, he is indeed rather unfeeling and profit-oriented, making people feel that it is impossible to communicate and trust him, but Wei Yang doesn't care much about these.

First of all, every capable person has a personality. He has seen this kind of situation many times, and he himself is a very difficult character under the disguise mask.

Secondly, the cooperation between the two of them is mainly business cooperation, so it doesn’t matter whether they are friends or not. As long as there is no problem with the work, it doesn’t matter what Stephen Chow’s private character is.

To be honest, Wei Yang is used to seeing human sperm in the entertainment industry.

Even if someone is not good at these twists and turns, after being in the entertainment industry for a long time, they will know how to read people's expressions and can handle some situations to some extent.

It is rare to find someone like Stephen Chow who has a high status in the circle and does not care about worldly affairs at all.

Wei Yang is sometimes willing to spend some time with people of this kind of personality. It doesn't require any brainpower, and he doesn't need to look at smiling faces that he's already tired of seeing. It's straightforward and quite refreshing.

Of course, Stephen Chow is not good at socializing, but he is not stupid. Facing Wei Yang, a big money sponsor, he still has the right attitude. If he really can't handle it, he will remain silent, and naturally there will be other people to help smooth things over.

Tin Kai-man, nicknamed Frog, specializes in this.

He is Stephen Chow's favorite supporting actor. He has played the third brother of the Golden Bell Cover in "Shaolin Soccer" and the master of the Axe Gang in "Kung Fu". He currently works in Stephen Chow's company and is considered a senior executive. He has to negotiate on many occasions like this.

"Mr. Wei, we are really grateful to you."

"After all, our roots are still in Hong Kong, so we have some concerns. We did hang out with them back then, so there are many things we can't and can't say. Although Stephen Chow doesn't say it, we know he's very unhappy."

"Alas, many Hong Kong artists are afraid to speak out, and we understand that. It is really a great help to have you speak up. Thank you very much."

“…”

Tin Kai Man's words were much more thoughtful and pleasant than those of Stephen Chow, and he also highlighted the importance of Wei Yang's voice.

Even though Wei Yang doesn't care, as if he doesn't take the Xiang couple seriously, he openly takes his side.

Other artists don't have his confidence, especially Hong Kong artists. Due to various reasons, they can only lean towards Stephen Chow, or at best remain neutral. Only a very few who have strong enough connections dare to say a few good words for Stephen Chow.

This kind of factional speech may seem stupid to many people, and the few good words others say may have nothing to do with the matter itself.

But many times, a considerable number of media and netizens do not argue about who is right or wrong, but rather look at who is more popular.

If many people praise you, it means you are a good person and that is the right thing for you. If many people scold you, it means you have a bad character and it is all your fault.

The logic seems strange, but many people do this.

Stephen Chow has a large fan base and a good base of passers-by, so many people started to speak up for him.

But a large group of Hong Kong artists besieged him, many of whom were his former partners or old friends, which caused Stephen Chow's character to be questioned. After all, with so many acquaintances attacking him together, it was obvious that Stephen Chow had big problems.

At this time, a popular star like Wei Yang speaking on his behalf can offset many voices of doubt.

For Stephen Chow who was under siege, this was truly a timely help.

More importantly, given Wei Yang's status, he can speak out, which will more or less influence the thoughts of some artists. Maybe more people will be willing to stand up and support Stephen Chow and break the suppression of the Xiang family.

For all these, others would have wanted to hug Boss Wei and kiss him, but Stephen Chow just said thank you lightly. No wonder he is recognized as "difficult to get along with".

After Tin Kai Man said this, the favor was confirmed. Wei Yang achieved his goal, so he did not continue to dwell on this topic and began to learn about the crew of "The Mermaid".

Unlike the Emerald Shrimp which simply pays money and gets dividends, the Blue Whale usually participates in a certain crew, and often takes part in part of the work, and even has a high say.

The crew of "The Mermaid" was a relatively special project. When they first started working together, Stephen Chow was determined not to let Blue Whale participate in the production.

It is estimated that he suffered losses from other partners before, or he is afraid of Boss Wei's reputation as a drama tyrant.

Boss Wei is a drama tyrant, and Master Stephen is even more of a drama tyrant.

He was once "abandoned by everyone", largely because he was autocratic and demanding during filming, which made many of his partners unhappy.

In this case, if the two parties cannot reach an agreement on a certain project, one is a strong-willed person and the other is stubborn and stubborn, they will quarrel and it will be very difficult to cooperate.

So after a lot of negotiations, Blue Whale finally chose to take a step back.

Stephen Chow is in charge of filming, while Blue Whale is in charge of sales and is responsible for publicity and promotion. Both parties are responsible for their own areas and divide the money according to the contract terms such as investment ratio and specific responsibility system.

Blue Whale had expressed his objections more or less since the preparation period of the filming of "The Mermaid". The male lead Deng Chao was still okay, but the female lead Fei Xia once asked Boss Wei to call personally to replace her.

If Blue Whale were to intervene in the production, even if the two companies didn't fight, conflicts would probably be inevitable.

Even though Blue Whale has some objections now, it has been agreed before that Blue Whale does not have much interference in the production. Stephen Chow still managed to keep this star girl despite the pressure.

For this reason, Stephen Chow went out of his way to invite Wei Yang to make a guest appearance, which was intended to ease the relationship to some extent.

Originally, Stephen Chow's plan for Boss Wei was to play the role of a local tycoon, but this role was too spoof and had a certain irony.

Wei Yang actually doesn’t care about these things, but Blue Whale and his personal team think it’s inappropriate.

After all, Boss Wei is still a very important commercial idol, which is directly related to several companies under his name, so he still has to take this aspect into consideration.

So Boss Wei picked the role of a policeman and cast Wen Zhang in the role. He also asked his good brother Li Jiahang to play another policeman.

Li Jiahang's idol is his brother Zhang Guorong, and his favorite actor is Mr. Wang Zhiwen. However, after performing in many comedies, his mentality changed and he also began to admire Stephen Chow.

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When the project of "The Mermaid" was launched, he tried to get the male lead role, but failed and expressed his regret to Wei Yang.

So, Wei Yang brought this kid here this time, as a way of fulfilling one of his little wishes.

Because something happened with Li Jiahang and he couldn't come over until tomorrow, Wei Yang didn't rush to shoot after joining the crew. Instead, he met with several main creators.

Deng Chao is an old acquaintance!

After "Running Man", this guy's popularity skyrocketed and his career continued to rise. The movie "Breakup Guru" which he directed and starred in also performed outstandingly at the box office, making him an instant celebrity.

You know, Deng Chao’s position in the industry was a bit embarrassing before.

He is said to be a first-line artist and a representative of the middle-aged male artists in the mainland, but he is suppressed by Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, and Liu Huohua of the same generation. Lu Yi and Feng Shaofeng are not to be trifled with either. In this time and space, Qiao Zhenyu suddenly appeared.

If Qiao Zhenyu had not focused on developing in the field of TV dramas, Deng Chao's position among mainland male stars born in the 1970s would have been at the back of the list.

At the same time, there is another change in this time and space. The mainland's male stars born in the 1980s have achieved epic enhancement because of Wei Yang, and at one point, the male stars born in the 1970s were unable to raise their heads.

Under such circumstances, Deng Chao, who was already inconspicuous, had an even more difficult time.

When Empress Sun became famous with "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Deng Chao was fired by Huayi. In fact, the couple's careers were in a rut where the woman was stronger and the man was weaker.

It was not until he joined Guangxian, gained a firm foothold, and then boarded Boss Wei's big ship and became a backbone of the Shanghai circle that he could be proud of himself.

This time, Deng Chao was able to beat out all the other male stars and snatch the male lead in "The Mermaid".

On the one hand, Stephen Chow’s favor for “The Breakup Guru” was important, but the support from Blue Whale was also crucial.

After all, Blue Whale is still the biggest sponsor of "The Mermaid". Even though they each have their own responsibilities, Stephen Chow cannot ignore Wei Yang's feelings at all.

The heroine has already made a concession to Blue Whale. If the hero Wei Yang doesn't nod, Stephen Chow may not be able to withstand it.

Rumor has it, or maybe it’s just a fact, that the first choice for the male lead in "The Mermaid" was actually Wen Zhang.

His performance in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was good and Stephen Chow had always admired him. However, due to the "See You on Monday" incident and knowing that Boss Wei disliked him, he finally gave up.

The second choice after that was not Deng Chao, but Luo Xiaozhu.

It was just that Luo Xiaozhu lacked confidence in the film industry, and Blue Whale preferred mainland actors, which ultimately led to Deng Chao's rise to power.

Therefore, Deng Chao knew very well who the real "boss" and "benefactor" was.

When Boss Wei came this time, Deng Chao was particularly enthusiastic, and it was almost as if the words "I am Boss Wei's minion" were written on his face.

When he was filming in the crew of "The Mermaid" before, he didn't say a word. This time, Boss Wei spoke on behalf of Stephen Chow, and he immediately asked if he should help cheer.

"Say whatever you want, but don't get too involved. Just praise Stephen Chow more."

Wei Yang still understands the fears of other artists. As I said, not everyone has the energy of Boss Wei.

When gods fight, mortals can naturally stay as far away as possible. They are not that close, so there is no need to get involved.

Under normal circumstances, Deng Chao really didn't need to speak, but now he was the male lead of "The Mermaid" after all, and they worked together every day, so it would be too weird to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

"I see. I feel embarrassed to pretend I don't know, but they are not ordinary people after all. We have a family to support, so we have to think a lot. Now that you have spoken, I have a clear idea."

What Deng Chao said was very honest. He couldn't afford to offend the Xiang family, and his relationship with Stephen Chow was not that serious.

But now with Wei Yang, it’s a different story.

Wei Yang patted Deng Chao on the shoulder. Everything goes without saying. Blue Whale and even the Shanghai circle have limited power in the film industry. Currently, the Chinese entertainment film industry is still dominated by the Hong Kong and Beijing circles.

Deng Chao is now a top figure. He is willing to follow Boss Wei and keep pace with him. Wei Yang is very pleased.

Except for Deng Chao, the other main creators don't play that important roles.

Luo Xiaozhu was fine, but Fei Xia probably knew that Wei Yang didn't like her, so she trembled when they spoke, and acted cowardly after just a few words.

However, another star girl, Zhang Yuqi, chatted openly with Wei Yang, and Boss Wei's attitude was also very kind, which made the onlookers feel uneasy.

After all, Boss Wei's reputation is there! Fei Xia is a dry little cabbage, and her appearance is not outstanding. It is normal that she is not liked, but Zhang Yuqi has always been famous for her beauty.

The most crucial thing is that Zhang Yuqi is currently in a special stage. Her husband, Director Wang, was reported by Chaoyang residents not long ago and was arrested. There have been rumors that the couple had a big fight and their relationship is not as good as before.

Judging from Zhang Yuqi's love history, she particularly favors young rich men, handsome men, and talented men. Wei Yang perfectly meets her standards for choosing a partner.

Under such circumstances, it is understandable that Zhang Yuqi wants to move up the ladder and develop a deeper relationship with Boss Wei.

Boss Wei didn't know what other people were thinking. He chatted with Zhang Yuqi just to confirm an idea he had when he watched the movie.

It is indeed big!

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(End of this chapter)