Chapter 358: Enemy Liu Xiaoli
The New Year's Day party was really effective. Although they didn't sign contracts on the spot, many people were noticed by the film and television company and left their contact information.
There will be a dinner as usual after the party, and the standard will not be very high. After all, it is only a school party in name.
Zhang Chen originally didn't want to go, but he had no choice. He was the face of the directing department.
This kind of dinner is usually in the form of a buffet, and eating comes second, as it has a stronger sense of building relationships.
The people who come here are all people from the industry. They come to support Nortel or choose actors or something. It may be secondary. Many people value this kind of opportunity more. Many people who usually have no chance to meet may meet at this kind of party. .
At this time, it was obvious that Zhang Chen was very popular, and many people came up to say hello.
He didn't know how much he said it was a pleasure to meet him, and even exchanged a lot of business cards.
"Your company is so popular right now, I'm so stressed out."
Teacher Fu was certainly happy to see his students being sought after by so many people, but he was also worried about his movie.
Although "Falling Leaves Returns" is considered a light comedy, it has a realistic theme. He is really afraid of breaking the myth that the movies produced by Star Entertainment are all best-selling products. He is even more afraid that he will not be able to recoup the cost, which will be a disservice to his students.
The student paid to help him realize his dream, but in the end he couldn't even recoup the cost. That would be a shame.
"Teacher Fu, don't worry. Although I haven't watched the finished film of "Falling Leaves Returns" yet, with this kind of subject matter, if you choose a good schedule, you should have no problem with a box office of 30 to 40 million yuan."
The cost of "Falling Leaves Returning to Their Roots" does not exceed 10 million. In other words, it will definitely be possible to make back the money, and it may be possible to make a small profit.
Teacher Fu smiled brightly. He did not expect to make a small profit. As long as he could make back his original investment, he would have the possibility to continue.
After all, Zhang Chen couldn't always support him in filming. He still had to rely on himself.
Tian Zhuangzhuang is very happy today. The number one director in the country is his student. He has been standing by his side to listen to his teachings tonight, which has definitely given him face.
Tian Zhuangzhuang is not stingy either, and has introduced Zhang Chen to a lot of people. Although these people are not famous, they all hold important positions. Some of them work in the upstream management organizations of the film industry. Such connections will definitely be beneficial to Zhang Chen's future career. Endless benefits.
After getting to know everyone one by one, Zhang Chen withdrew from the chat with the big guys. After all, he couldn't get involved in the topics they were talking about.
Seeing him alone, someone immediately came over, Aunt Liu and Liu Qianqian.
"Director Zhang, you are really busy tonight. I have seen you for a long time and haven't had time to come over and say hello."
Aunt Liu's tone was a bit flattering, and Zhang Chen nodded: "Sissi performed really well in tonight's show~"
Aunt Liu forced a smile, but Liu Qianqian next to her stuck out her tongue playfully.
Her mother must have been nagging her for such a rebellious behavior.
After a casual chat, Aunt Liu finally explained her purpose: "I heard that your company is preparing a movie with a female protagonist. I wonder if there is a suitable role for Yifei?"
Zhang Chen thought she was talking about "Painted Skin" and was a little confused.
Didn’t you reject it a long time ago? Why do you ask again?
But Aunt Liu's next words made him realize that he had gone astray.
"It is said to be the sister chapter of "Shark Beach"~"
Now Zhang Chen knew what she was talking about - "The Crocodile Storm" that he was going to write to Jing Tian.
But he was even more curious: "Where did Ms. Liu hear this news~"
Aunt Liu's face was filled with joy. Zhang Chen made it clear that it was true without denying it.
"The news Jin Fei heard from his friend~"
Zhang Chen was noncommittal, and Aunt Liu continued: "Sissi doesn't have a masterpiece movie so far. If Director Zhang has the chance, please take more care of her. Director Zhang can ask for any conditions..."
Without Chen Jinfei, this woman's speech would indeed be much inferior, as if she wanted to throw money at her.
Zhang Chen is quite contemptuous, how much can you give, and no matter how much you give, can you still be more than Jing Tian?
Jing Tian can pay 50 million for the sake of fame, but he doesn't want any copyrights or profits.
To put it bluntly, Zhang Chen can earn more than 100 million from her.
Are you okay?
Zhang Chen looked at Aunt Liu with disdain, and then at Liu Qianqian.
The former will get the wrong idea: "Well, I'm talking about normal conditions."
Zhang Chen is really angry now. Who do you think I am?
"Sorry, I have something else to do, excuse me~"
Zhang Chen was really angry at this woman, thinking that he was going to unspoken rules for Liu Qianqian. What was going on in this woman's mind?
It happened that Chen Xi was chatting with Cai Yinong not far away, so Zhang Chen walked over.
"What are we talking about?"
“We are talking about Mr. Cai’s selection of new employees~”
"Oh, can you tell us who Mr. Cai is attracted to? It will also give us a long experience~"
Cai Yinong: "Director Zhang, you're welcome. I'm interested in a newcomer from Beijing Dance University. He has a good appearance. It's a coincidence that he's the same as Director Zhang. He's also in level 02. But really, we have the same person but different destiny. We're both in level 02." level, the other party is still a newcomer, and Director Zhang has already become famous and is the number one director in the country..."
Cai Yinong flattered her without leaving a trace.
Zhang Chen waved his hand: "It's just good luck~"
He said modestly, but suddenly thought in his heart, isn’t that Liu Shishi who graduated from Beiwu in Level 02~
When Liu Shishi debuted, she seemed to be known as Little Liu Yifei, and she was indeed somewhat similar to Liu Yifei. They both followed the path of temperament. She was as light as a chrysanthemum, but it's a pity that she has poor eyesight.
I thought I would continue on this topic, but Cai Yinong suddenly changed the subject: "Did Director Zhang not have a pleasant conversation with Liu Xiaoli just now?"
She didn't see it from Zhang Chen, but from Liu Xiaoli's face.
After Zhang Chen left, Liu Xiaoli's face darkened, and even the fool knew that the conversation between the two was not pleasant.
"Yeah~" Zhang Chen didn't deny it either: "Ms. Liu's behavior is a bit... not very mature~"
Zhang Chen didn't say anything clearly.
He originally had arrangements for Liu Tianxian.
Liu Xiaoli wanted his film resources, and he also coveted Liu Tianxian's super popularity.
His initial plan was to collaborate with Liu Yifei on several TV series, and it didn't necessarily have to be the starring role, as long as she could participate. For example, Late Autumn in "Latent" was very suitable for her, and it was simply to borrow her popularity.
Liu Tianxian is indeed invincible in TV dramas.
As for the movie, that’s easy to say.
In fact, movies such as "Those Years" and "Genius" are suitable for Liu Tianxian, and Zhang Chen will not be stingy when the time comes.
But unfortunately she has such a mother. Zhang Chen doesn't even want to talk to the other party now, and it's not a necessary resource.
"Ms. Liu's work is indeed different from ordinary people~" Cai Yinong said suddenly.
Only then did Zhang Chen realize that Cai Yinong and Liu Xiaoli had a conflict.
Chen Xi asked tentatively: "Mr. Cai seems to be interested in Ms. Liu..."
Cai Yinong did not mean to hide it: "I will not hide it from you, I am indeed somewhat dissatisfied with Ms. Liu.
I definitely wanted to sign Liu Tianxian after "Fairy Sword", but Ms. Liu seemed to have a disdain for us Tang people. And she told me clearly that after Sissi finished filming "The Condor", she was not planning to take on any more TV series. ”
Everyone understood instantly.
People from Tang Dynasty only make TV series. By saying this, are you clearly telling Cai Yinong that you don’t like her~
"So today I saw Liu Xiaoli keep getting closer to Zhang Chen. I have been watching with cold eyes to see what the result will be.
Seeing that your conversation has broken down, to be honest, I feel quite satisfied. ”
Cai Yinong has a straightforward character and dares to say anything.
"Actually, it doesn't matter if the cooperation fails. The main reason is that Liu Xiaoli is too good at what she does. Later, when I wanted Sissi to help with a guest appearance, I was unwilling..."
The main reason for Cai Yinong's resentment lies in the lack of affection for cooperation. Generally, it is okay to do a small favor, but even so, Ms. Liu was unwilling, and Cai Yinong felt offended.
"I heard that Star Entertainment does not sign artists, so there is no competition between our two companies. As for TV series, we can definitely cooperate."
"This is Brother Hu, the male protagonist of "Sword and Fairy". He is very popular now. If Director Zhang has any good roles, give him a chance. We can also cooperate in TV series."
Cai Yinong spared no effort in recommending Brother Hu. She was really good to him. In the original time and space, when Brother Hu had a car accident, Cai Yinong would rather stop production than wait for him.
Brother Hu is also a loyal person. Cai Yinong's company has always been struggling, and it doesn't have any good resources in terms of movies.
In the later period, this has seriously hindered Brother Hu's personal development, but even so, Brother Hu did not change jobs.
Regardless of whether there are other ties between the two, this persistence is already rare in the real entertainment industry.
In fact, Tang Dynasty's resources are really not that good. A drama as good as "Sword and Fairy" failed to achieve star status.
Moreover, after "Fairy Sword", the situation has basically been in a situation where no one can use it, and the main characters can only take advantage of outsiders.
That's why he, a Shanghai company, came to the capital to recruit people.
You know, the performing arts schools in Beijing are generally the exclusive preserve of Beijing film and television companies. Companies in Shanghai should be busy with dramas.
Zhang Chen and Brother Hu nodded. Brother Hu's acting skills will definitely not be able to support the movie.
But the popularity is indeed strong.
Noon Sunshine probably also took a fancy to this aspect of him. He was the male lead or one of the male leads in "The Pretender" and "Nirvana in Fire".
Zhang Chen definitely needs to harvest this wool, and we can definitely cooperate with him in the future.
"Come on, Hu Ge, let's leave a phone number."
Zhang Chen took the initiative to leave a phone number, of course Brother Hu was happy to do so. Before, he had thought that it would be impolite to ask for a phone number rashly, but if Zhang Chen took the initiative, there would be no problem.
"Whenever Director Zhang comes to Magic City, you must greet me and I will be your guide..."
“Easy to say, easy to say~”
Zhang Chen didn't stay at the dinner for long, and left quietly after getting to know a group of people.
Also leaving with him were Chen Xi and Ning Hao.
"Are you hungry?"
Zhang Chen rubbed his shriveled belly. There was almost nothing to eat at such a banquet, and all the time was spent socializing.
The other two people were in a similar situation to him.
"Then let's find a place to eat shabu-shabu."
"Then I'll go get the car first, you guys wait here~"
Chen Xi went to get the car. She didn't drink at night and happened to be the driver.
The capital city is quite strict about drunk driving. Didn't Gao Xiaosong go in?
Ning Hao said from the side: "There is a guy over there who has been following us since just now..."
Zhang Chen turned around cautiously and saw a boy, wearing black-rimmed glasses, with a youthful look on his face, and his appearance seemed to be small.
It's impossible not to be vigilant. Wu Ruofu's incident has just passed not long ago, and the security situation in these years is really not good.
This is still the capital!
Zhang Chen waved to him. The other person first looked to the left and right. No one else pointed at him in disbelief.
Zhang Chen nodded, indicating that you were right, and then waved.
The other party reluctantly walked over.
"Brother, why have you been following us?"
Zhang Chen had observed the area and knew that only one person dared to do this.
He didn't want to be tricked out of nowhere.
"I, I..." The other party hesitated to speak.
But the more Zhang Chen looked at him, the more familiar he looked, and then he suddenly remembered who the other person was. Just at this time, Chen Xi's car also arrived.
Zhang Chen simply asked: "Is your surname Yu?"
The other party was stunned and nodded numbly: "Yes, my name is Yu Zheng."
"Have you eaten?"
Yu Zheng shook his head.
"That's just right, let's get in the car together~"
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If you have friends from Taiyuan, I highly recommend Pifu Shabu Shabu. The hand-cut meat is really unbeatable. It’s the first time I think fatty meat is so delicious.
(End of chapter)