Chapter 18: All reborn, there must be something challenging
"No, we don't have to!"
When Xu Kong went to see Yu Yaqing, Guo Zihao thought he was going to see if he could snatch Song Peiyu's role.
No matter what happens, he can still get a role with enough scenes in Feng Qing's second investment drama.
The leading role is out of the question, and the news is that the company has asked another talented actor who has signed a contract to be the male lead.
Guo Zihao still had some expectations, thinking that since Xu Kong entered the company, he has always been valued by Mr. Yu, including being able to negotiate for Huayi's endorsement some time ago.
But what he didn't expect was that he couldn't keep up with Xu Kong's thoughts this time.
"I'll give you an analysis. You, even if you include me, don't know anything about the film and television industry. You must be a layman."
"Forget it about acting, why do you want to be responsible for the entire project?"
"Just find a suitable screenwriter to write the script and invite a director to take charge of filming these messy things. If you don't do anything for the next six months, it will probably be enough to solve it."
"Not to mention that this is just the beginning. If our show fails by then, we won't even be able to find a decent excuse."
It's not that Guo Zihao has no confidence in Xu Kong, but that this matter is simply too outrageous.
It's only an investment of 30 million, but it requires a lot of Xu Kong's time and energy, and it's very likely to affect his future career. It's not worth it at all.
For a slightly famous star, 30 million is not a big investment.
Not to mention a top performer like Xu Kong. If he worked a little harder and accepted more performances and endorsements without considering career development, Xu Kong could earn more than this in a year.
All in all, in Guo Zihao's view, this matter is completely out of proportion to the risks and benefits.
Is it difficult to make a low-budget TV series?
It must be difficult, not only because of the various troubles in the process, but most importantly, even if the filming is very smooth in the end, you may not be able to sell the copyright.
As for the fire, there is no need to mention it, it is indeed a bit too far away.
In his last life, Xu Kong saw so many dramas in the industry that he couldn't even count them.
It doesn't matter if it's a big company, but for small companies, most of the money that directors or producers have scraped together is wasted in less than a year.
So Xu Kong never felt that this matter itself was very simple.
In his last life, if his house had not collapsed, he would have been considered one of the top people who had successfully transformed.
Although his private life is not on the table, Xu Kong has always been a very hard-working and serious person.
This is true whether you are singing or acting.
So later when he was almost thirty years old, although Xu Kong's acting skills were not excellent, they were definitely not incompetent.
This is also the premise why Xu Kong suddenly proposed to Yu Yaqing that he wanted to make a new drama by himself, and after Xu Kong was reborn, he had a high sense of crisis.
In my previous life, I had no choice but to be content with the status quo. It was still a little too late for me to transform after my debut.
But now, as an idol star who has been in his debut for a year, his career is on the rise, and it is not difficult at all to make money and cut leeks.
But if this continues, within less than three years, it is almost certain that the popularity will decline and the character will collapse.
Taking precautions is the most correct choice.
And continuing to follow the route of a top idol is indeed too unchallenging for Xu Kong.
After traveling to the present, Xu Kong himself knows very well that although he seems to have a full schedule and is busy every day, in fact it is difficult for him to be passionate about most things. It's just repeating the same old path of the previous life.
"You will be responsible for the production of the new drama, and I will take care of the rest."
Xu Kong ignored Guo Zihao's complaints and made arrangements on his own.
Xu Kong is not familiar with the process from project establishment to final broadcast of a drama, but he still knows the basic process very well.
"Alas"
"I know a friend who has some contacts in the screenwriter circle in Shanghai. Let's see if we can solve the problem of the script first." "As for the director, I don't have any suitable candidates at the moment, but our company has signed many contracts before. I’ll contact you all new directors first.”
Guo Zihao sighed, but he was still very responsible in helping to think of a solution.
Xu Kong suddenly patted his shoulder, Guo Zihao.
"You, although your ability is not good, but fortunately you can be a good person."
"If you hadn't said these two heartfelt words, I would have considered whether to change my agent in the future."
Guo Zihao was speechless.
"Can you be more serious?"
"This matter is not that simple. You must know that in Fengqing Entertainment, Mr. Yu is not a man of his word. Since you joined the company, you have received the top resources. I don't know how many eyes are staring at us."
"If this show fails, no one will agree if you try to get the resources you have now."
Xu Kong nodded, of course he knew what the entertainment company was doing.
Even though his relationship with Yu Yaqing is somewhat special, Xu Kong doesn't think that if he loses the corresponding value, can Yu Yaqing blatantly favor him as a newcomer?
"Okay, let's not be too pretentious."
"Don't worry about the director and script issues, I have already solved them."
Guo Zihao was obviously stunned for a moment.
"In other words, this was originally part of your plan?"
Xu Kong hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Barely so"
Xu Kong did not directly say that he planned to write, direct and act in it.
Ever since Song Peiyu was confirmed as the male lead in Feng Qing's first drama, his mood has been quite smooth.
Among the top artists currently under Fengqing Entertainment, he was the earliest to join.
He has always been the No. 1 brother in the front.
Until Xu Kong signed the contract, the company began to blatantly favor the other party, throwing away various resources as if they were free of charge.
Although Song Peiyu did not dare to express his dissatisfaction directly, he had already hated Xu Kong for a long time.
The last endorsement of Huayi was supposed to be his, but Xu Kong took it away.
Now he finally took a breath.
"You said Xu Kong asked the company to invest in a new drama for him?"
"Thirty million investment. Haha."
Song Peiyu almost couldn't help laughing when he heard the news from his agent.
From Song Peiyu's point of view, this kind of behavior really feels like he jumped over the wall and started acting randomly because he had no chance to act.
He wouldn't even look down on such a low-cost drama if it was offered to him.
Not to mention that it is said that Xu Kong asked for very high authority and seemed to be planning to create a new drama by himself.
It would be too natural to assume that Xu Kong didn't have any understanding.
Before, I was a little worried that Xu Kong would become popular too quickly. The company's resources would be heavily diverted, and his popularity would almost catch up with his own.
But now that he found that the other party was getting further and further on the road to seeking death, Song Peiyu didn't take Xu Kong seriously.
(End of chapter)