Chapter 492: Making things difficult in every possible way!
"The crew has been relocated and settled."
The next day, as soon as Du Sheng walked into the company, he heard Wang Jinhua say:
"Zhefu University is on vacation, and we will finish filming the campus scenes there."
"Nothing went wrong, that's pretty good."
Du Sheng nodded and asked:
"What's my next trip?"
Last night he heard that Feng Jiarui was seriously ill and returned to Bay City overnight.
It is also possible that the swelling may compress the nerves and breathing in the neck, and may require intensive care in the ICU.
After such a big accident happened, I naturally had no time to pay attention to such a trivial matter as the crew.
"The sales volume of "Yisheng Has You" in Asia has exceeded 1.5 million. You have to at least go to Neon, Xiangjiang and other places to promote it.
"House of Flying Daggers" will be released on July 1, and "Full House" will premiere on KBS + Modu TV in late July.
Next, you have to run publicity and road shows. As for "Initial D"..."
Wang Jinhua talked about it, and Du Sheng was confused by it, so he simply asked Wang Yaoyang to write it down.
"A Sheng, come and see this -"
After a serious conversation, Wang Jinhua suddenly turned on her laptop and played a video.
On the screen, an acquaintance who I felt sorry for popped up first:
It was Xu Xiyuan!
Then, there was a short, fat man in a suit.
There was a lot of excitement around them, and they looked like they were being interviewed.
Du Sheng took a closer look and sneered in his heart.
This is what happened last night, when "God of War" held a warm-up press conference.
In the picture, the moment Yang Bukui appeared at the press conference, both the director and screenwriter, including the leading actors such as Zhou Yumin and Xu Xiyuan in F4, had to give way to this heavyweight.
There is no doubt that the focus of this interview is none other than Yang Cuankui.
He sat firmly in the center of the press conference.
As the producer, Kemi Films, even though Cheng Yuxi was concerned about Master Qi's injury, she had to appear at the press conference.
After all, many of the leading actors in this drama are the original cast members of "Meteor Garden", which is full of gimmicks.
Also present was Jin Xiuli. In order to show that TVBS attaches great importance to the drama "God of War", she also came to support it in person today.
In Bay City, TV dramas are often released simultaneously on two channels.
Even if this is not the case, it will often be rebroadcast on other television stations.
Not to mention the fact that this drama has so many celebrities, the major platforms will naturally not miss this publicity opportunity and send representatives to support it.
At this moment, the entire hall was occupied by various media, and the scene was extremely crowded.
As expected, the atmosphere was extremely lively as soon as the Q&A session began.
Journalists showed great interest in the drama "God of War".
Even the smallest details are not neglected, and we strive to discover more behind-the-scenes stories.
However, the topic suddenly became acute.
A reporter pretended to ask an irrelevant question:
"Mr. Yang, I heard that a drama recently refused to cooperate with Bada TV. Is it true?"
Yang Bukui unexpectedly chose to respond, saying neither salty nor lightly:
“Whether I refuse to cooperate or not, I don’t know yet.
The reason may be that out of respect for the original work, Kemi Films said that the female lead recommended by Star Media had darker skin and was not in line with the aesthetics.
However, the show itself is quite attractive, but the casting really needs to be discussed.
As far as I know, the female lead's acting skills are also controversial. ”
Speaking of this, his tone darkened:
"But what is unacceptable is that the heroine was originally supposed to be played by Xiyuan, but she turned out to be indifferent.
In this industry, we should rely on our strength to speak for ourselves, rather than relying on unfair means to obtain opportunities..."
Yang Bukui's answer was like a huge boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.
The reporter keenly caught the explosive point in the topic and turned the microphone to Xu Xiyuan, who was sitting aside.
Xu Xiyuan's face, which had always been smiling, became a little stiff now, and a trace of unconcealable sadness flashed in his eyes.
"Miss Xu Xiyuan, what do you think about this issue?"
the reporter asked.
Xu Xiyuan sighed softly, her eyes were slightly red, and there was a hint of choking in her voice:
"The last 'Coca-Cola incident' was indeed my fault, and I paid the price for it.
But Star Media has been holding on to this matter, not only throwing dirty water on me, calling me a tainted artist,
He also took advantage of his connections to snatch away my original role.
This...is this too much? ”
Her words were full of grievances and helplessness, as if she was confiding to the public her recent unfair experience.
The reporters suddenly became excited.
Now I will really have something to write when I get back!
In addition to his status as a member of the Tiandi Alliance, Yang Bukui is also a media tycoon in Bay City. It's okay if he doesn't come forward. If he does, it will obviously involve a lot of things.
What's more, his words were a little bit filled with righteous indignation, and it was unfair to hug his daughter?
In addition, Xu Xiyuan and Du Sheng also had major conflicts. The former was listed as a tainted artist by Star Media and refused to cooperate, and the two sides were at loggerheads.
Xu Xiyuan had been avoiding talking before, but now he took the initiative to speak.
Is this a follow-up response to the ‘Coca-Cola controversy’?
All of the above are the gossip news that audiences love to watch the most! ?
"Ms. Xu, I heard that you have been banned by several major companies and TV stations in the mainland. Is it true?"
"Ms. Xu Xiyuan, the last 'beating incident' caused your popularity to suffer in the Mainland, Hong Kong, Nanyang and other regions. This time you join "God of War", are you planning to use the name of "Meteor Garden" to revive your style?"
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"Mr. Yang, "Mischief Kiss" seems to be invested by Star Media. How did Miss Xu Xiyuan get Du Sheng's approval to play the female lead?"
For a moment, the reporters below began to whisper to each other, and the scene seemed to have turned into a noisy market.
Seeing this scene, Cheng Yuxi immediately picked up the microphone in front of her and said:
“Dear friends from the media, today’s launch conference is coming to an end.
Yang Lao, Zai Zai and Xi Yuan were also tired from traveling and needed a rest.
Thank you all for coming from afar, and I hope you can give me more support and encouragement! ”
Cheng Yuxi was actually a little dissatisfied.
After all, Kemi Films and Television did not take the initiative to ask for the replacement, but did so under pressure from Bada Media.
Now that they, Ke Mi, are in a dilemma, even Master Qi has gone into the factory for repairs.
But it's not easy for her to ask about this kind of thing, and she's not qualified to ask about it.
It's just that changing roles is a problem for investors. Now you are still criticizing others. Regardless of whether you are justified or not, isn't it devaluing the first film you have already filmed?
Afraid of another disturbance later, she simply took advantage of the situation and interrupted the press conference.
Despite this, with the popularity of "God of War" and "Mischief Kiss", as well as the gimmick of Du Sheng and Xu Xiyuan falling out, the news of this press conference had already spread all over the country in less than the second day.
The mainland is no exception.
Wang Jinhua went to Du Sheng to speak out because of the subsequent influence of public opinion.
"It's interesting to confuse right and wrong."
Du Sheng chuckled.
He originally thought that with a shrewd person like Jin Xiuli sitting on the crew of "God of War", he should know that the issues regarding him and the casting controversy should be handled in a low-key manner and find a suitable reason to calm the situation.
After all, it helps preserve the reputations of both parties.
Unexpectedly, Yang Congkui and Xu Xiyuan fell ill again and mocked them openly and implicitly at the press conference.
Since Tong Liya is a contracted artist of Star Media and has made no mistakes, he will naturally defend it to the end.
Knowing that she had not joined the group, Du Sheng said to his assistant:
"Go get Liya."
After a while, Tong Liya followed her assistant to the office.
After entering the door, she greeted Du Sheng and Wang Jinhua with a smile:
"Brother Sheng, Sister Hua!"
Since the crew moved to the mainland, Tong Liya can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
At the very least, you don’t have to worry about it every day and face the threat of dead rats.
Without waiting for her to ask, Du Sheng handed over the video:
"You take a look first."
Tong Liya only glanced at the video title, her heart tightened, and she quickly started watching it.
When she finished reading, her pretty face turned pale and she bit her lips.
Du Sheng looked at her and asked:
"Liya, how do you think you should respond?"
Tong Liya took a deep breath and said:
"Brother Sheng, I'm fine. Mr. Yang is a senior in the industry. He probably criticized me out of good intentions."
Du Sheng smiled and said:
"Yes, remember to maintain this attitude when facing reporters and media interviews in the future."
"But you were signed in by me after all. I won't let you be bullied no matter what I say here!"
Speaking of this, he turned to Wang Jinhua and said:
"A statement was released to the public. The reason why Star Media recommended Tong Liya to play Yuan Xiangqin is not only because she was selected to join the Zhongyang Song and Dance Troupe for four years, but also performed admirably in "The Legend of Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty". Her talent is unquestionable.
We at Star Media are very optimistic about her development prospects and attach great importance to the cultivation of the comprehensive quality of artists. We have made detailed plans for her and believe that her future achievements will not be lower than first-tier. ”
Then, Du Sheng looked at the report that Yang Bukui accused Tong Liya of being dark-skinned, lacking acting skills, not speaking standard Mandarin, and lacking temperament.
After pondering for a moment, he continued:
"In order for his late daughter Xu Xiyuan to get the starring role in "Mischief Kiss", Yang Chukui sent people to beat up the crew to demand protection money, and threatened the artist with dead rats, intending to force the crew to agree..."
After Du Sheng finished speaking, he told Wang Jinhua:
"Write a statement based on the above content and contact online and offline media for release."
In the face of such negative reports about artists, the usual approach is to use another group of media to refute them before they are widely disseminated.
Even seek clarification from the media outlets that originally published the negative news. As long as they are paid enough, these media don't mind slapping themselves in the face.
Without the support of Star Media, Tong Liya might not be able to fight back in the face of Yang Bukui's accusations, and she might even be trampled by more people.
But now with corporate support, the situation is completely different.
Afterwards, Du Sheng thought for a moment and simply dialed Jin Xiuli's phone number.
"Mr. Jin, what do you think about last night?"
He is currently in the mainland, and there is nothing he can do for the time being as Yang Bukui, who is under tight security around him.
But it’s okay to feel nauseous.
Maybe, there is still a chance to ruin his reputation.
Jin Xiuli on the other end of the phone smiled bitterly:
"I knew you would call. Mr. Cheng and I had already discussed a solution.
But when asked questions on the spot, Mr. Yang answered by name, and there was nothing we could do to stop him. ”
Du Sheng was noncommittal and said calmly:
"Mr. Jin, you should understand that it is impossible to change the role of this drama now.
Bada Media is still making trouble again and again. There is a saying that what is intolerable is what is intolerable. ”
"Well, who says it's not?"
Jin Xiuli sighed and couldn't help but said:
"But Xu Xiyuan is probably not angry yet, and is probably still teasing her. I will try my best to appease her."
"But Du Sheng, Mr. Yang's identity and background are there, sometimes it's better to communicate well.
Maybe he'll figure it out in a few days and things will be over. ”
Du Sheng laughed, quite sarcastically:
"Communication? How to communicate?
Let him attack my artist for no reason but not speak out?
Mr. Jin, I have contacted the media and am ready to seek justice for Tong Liya. ”
Jin Xiuli was shocked and said hurriedly:
"Du Sheng, if you do this, I'm afraid it will backfire."
"Then what do you think I should do? Pretend that nothing happens?"
Du Sheng sneered and said:
"A lame little mule leader, do you really think I'm afraid of him?"
If you really want to anger him, as long as the opponent doesn't have a gun by his side, he can be destroyed in minutes.
Jin Xiuli patiently advised:
"Du Sheng, you two are separated and it's difficult to communicate on many things. The crew has moved to the mainland again.
Yang Bukui also has a deep love for protecting the calf, so let's give in to each other! ”
Du Sheng was expressionless:
"Mr. Jin, you don't need to mention this kind of thing again.
Since the other party is kicking his nose and getting into his face, I will let his mother do it! ”
Jin Xiuli wanted to say something more, but she heard a busy tone from the phone.
She rubbed her forehead and sighed again:
“Young people are full of energy!
Alas, it’s hard for me to be caught in the middle! ”
However, since Star Media has said that this drama is not allowed to be interfered by Bada TV, then there is a high probability that Bay City will hand it over to TVBS for distribution.
Jin Xiuli has always wanted to improve the company's performance, so naturally she will not give up halfway.
After thinking about it, she decided to go out.
………
Tong Liya was moved when she saw Du Sheng put down the phone.
"Brother Sheng, thank you!"
As she spoke, tears filled her beautiful eyes:
Since entering the entertainment industry, she has always worked alone.
No matter how painful or tiring it is, whether you are ridiculed by classmates, etc., you can only bear it silently, and you can only swallow it in your stomach when you are wronged.
And now, she finally felt a sense of stability that she had never felt before.
It’s great to have a solid support behind you!
Du Sheng patted her shoulder, smiled slightly and said:
"If you are wronged again in the future, I will support you. Just focus on your career."
Tong Liya looked at Du Sheng and was so moved that she even had the urge to throw herself into his arms.
But her reason told her that she could only think about it.
She is currently just a little-known artist, and Du Sheng is not only her handsome idol, but also her boss.
After experiencing various ups and downs in Bay City, she deeply realized the importance of having a backer.
But Tong Liya didn't know whether the person in front of her, who controlled her future, had a slight affection for her or was just business.
Therefore, she is easily satisfied and does not dare to ask for more. She plans to perform well in the company first.
For example, by finishing the filming of "Mischievous Kiss" first, it will be considered as living up to Du Sheng's support.
Du Sheng noticed something, rubbed Tong Liya's hair kindly, and said with a smile:
"You also know the new artists who have joined the company. They are all quite outstanding.
If your performance this year is not as good as theirs, then the heroine of the next drama will most likely not be your turn.
So, go for it. ”
Tong Liya felt the warmth of his palm and knew that it was kindness to encourage her.
She was overjoyed and said in a firm and confident tone:
"Brother Sheng, don't worry, I won't let you down!"
Seeing that she had become much stronger, Du Sheng nodded silently in his heart.
There is a saying that without going through wind and rain, how can you see a rainbow?
He believes that after going through hardships, the company should have another mainstay.
………
In Bay City, Yang Zukui has just returned to the office.
Jin Xiuli invited him to dinner just now. On the surface, it looked like a small talk, but in fact, it was because of his previous accusations about Star Media's casting.
Jin Xiuli not only analyzed the pros and cons of the situation, but also hoped that he would understand and exercise restraint.
Yang Bukui just smiled and didn't answer any more.
To be honest, he is currently cleaning up his image and paving the way for his future career as an official.
He really didn't want to make a fuss if it wasn't necessary.
But Xu Xiyuan, his perfect daughter, was very popular with him. It would be chilling to be labeled as a tainted artist without even paying attention.
Hence, the interview scene last night.
As for revenge, unless Du Sheng comes to Wan City to commit suicide, he will not send people to the mainland to cause trouble for the time being.
Because once he makes a big fuss and angers the tiger, not to mention his career is hopeless, he is afraid that his status will not be guaranteed.
Yang Bukui picked up the newly arrived newspaper on the table and started reading.
Suddenly, a line of titles caught his attention:
"Is Yang Zukui deeply protective of the calf, or is he too partial?"
"This summer, "God of War", as a new work invested by Bada Media, brought surprises to the audience.
We will have to wait and see whether this work, co-starring F4 and Xu Xiyuan, can continue the glory of the previous "Meteor Garden".
At the "God of War" warm-up press conference held yesterday, Yang Bukui also responded to being excluded from cooperation with Star Media.
The author finds it difficult to agree with the statement about changing roles.
The various reasons given by Yang Zukui are simply untenable. The reason is that his daughter was not able to play the role, so he is making things difficult in every possible way?
Because of this, he secretly arranged for people to smash up the crew in an attempt to destroy "Mischief Kiss".
It is rumored that this is the leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, and he has done evil in the past..."
As the reading progressed, Yang Zukui's hand holding the newspaper gradually became tighter.
After reading the report, he snorted coldly, and the anger in his heart burned again.
The article touches on a past he doesn't want to recall.
When he was young, he was arrested many times by the police for running illegal casinos and selling ramen powder.
As for manipulating the stock market and serving as the leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, he monopolizes the film and television industry, uses his power advantage to force actors to film at extremely low salaries, and even makes them wait while waiting...
Although it is true, due to his huge power in Bay City, few people dare to talk about these things openly.
Now that he has accomplished a great career and is preparing to join the officialdom, how can he not be angry when someone suddenly brings up old things?
If Yang Bukui loses his status as a member of parliament, he may even have thoughts of murder.
As for Star Media's refusal to cooperate with Bada Media, is a mere new mainland company worthy of jumping in front of him?
However, Yang Bukui did not lose his mind and made a phone call.
Soon after, a crew member hurriedly presented various newspapers published today.
Yang Bukui nodded and flipped through the entertainment pages of these newspapers.
As expected, he found several more articles questioning Bada Media's dirty tricks and supporting Tong Liya.
Yang Bukui is not a fool. If only one newspaper questions it, it may be the editor's personal opinion.
But with multiple media outlets speaking out at the same time, this is no longer a coincidence.
How could a little-known artist have such influence?
Involuntarily, Yang Bukui instantly guessed that Star Media was up to something.
………
(End of chapter)