Chapter 143: Why are you standing there, come and hit me
"Director Xu, take a look at how this last part is handled."
He Jiuchun, the head of Shuimu Studio, is a young man in his early thirties. Although he is young, he comes from a later stage. He is not just a manager, but he can also convince the public in terms of technology.
After Shuimu Studio was acquired by Fengge, the management did not allow them to operate independently.
He also gave considerable financial support and gradually established his reputation in the domestic film and television industry after recruiting troops.
"It should be fine."
After reviewing the final film effect again, Xu Kong nodded and said.
This made He Jiuchun relax a little.
Although they have taken over many projects, some are internal to Fengge and some are external.
However, there are still only a few directors like Xu Kong who pay attention to all kinds of details.
This kind of project is the most troublesome.
But what he didn't expect was that the entire post-production special effects production of Fairy Sword didn't take that long.
Most of the reasons are due to Xu Kong's high-intensity supervision.
After doing a few episodes, He Jiuchun wanted to give up.
Mainly because it was too troublesome and Xu Kong had many demands.
But as the person in charge, he certainly knows that in addition to profit, the reputation of the studio is equally important to Shui Mu.
Xu Kong's Fairy Sword was among the first viewers to watch the entire show, so he naturally knew how much potential it would have after it was aired.
It would be a pity to abandon such a project.
If it can become a hit, it will be of huge benefit to Shui Mu.
At the end of March, after spending more than two months, Fairy Sword finally completed most of the post-production.
"As for the broadcast time, it is most suitable to put it in the summer vacation."
Although the platform for cooperation has not yet been determined, Zhu Yu also gave his own opinions on the release date.
"Of course, there will generally be no big productions in the second quarter, and the competition in the entire market will be relatively small."
"For the summer season, competition will be fierce during the same period. Each has its own advantages."
Xu Kong also nodded.
The number of viewers in the summer season will definitely increase significantly. Especially considering the positioning of Fairy Sword, the student party is still a fairly large audience.
But currently, if we wait until the summer season to air it, the production of Fairy Sword can be completely completed in April at most, but it will still take another two to three months to be officially aired.
Xu Kong couldn't make up his mind for a while.
"Then this time, will we still cooperate with Penguin Video?"
Zhu Yu asked Xu Kong's opinion.
After all, Penguin had already started to proactively contact them as early as last year.
And given the size and platform of Penguin Video, it is indeed quite suitable.
"As for the TV station, no one has taken the initiative to contact us yet."
"But I guess the three major local stations are probably quite interested."
Zhu Yu has read the script of Fairy Sword and also watched a few episodes of the finished film, and is quite confident about the subsequent copyright price of Fairy Sword.
Up to now, the investment for the entire drama has probably cost more than 180 million. Judging from the early budget, it must be somewhat excessive.
The remaining funds left for Xuanfa are estimated to be around 10 million.
For a big-budget drama, it's a bit too low.
But after all, with Feng Ge taking care of everything, additional investment is just a trivial matter.
"Not sure yet."
"Let's hold a movie viewing party first, and send invitations to these TV stations, Penguin, Kiwi and so on."
Xu Kong thought for a while and said.
It is normal business behavior to raise the price from the ground up.
Although it may cause a certain degree of dissatisfaction on the Penguin side, the impact will not be significant.
Whoever bids the highest price will get the highest royalties.
After all, Xu Kong hasn't received a penny for the entire show so far. The amount of the copyright fee also determines how much income he can finally make after spending nearly half a year.
"Internal preview meeting?"
Kiwi, the vice president Qin Xian was also a little stunned after hearing what his subordinate said.
Of course he knows about Xu Kong's new drama.
Especially after the wave of enthusiasm at the New Year's Eve party, Xu Kong's new drama has been highly discussed.
But Qin Xian has never considered the possibility that Xu Kong's new drama will be broadcast on their platform.
In addition to Xu Kong's previous cooperation with Penguin Video, the most important thing is what happened between him and Xu Kong before. There is a high probability that Xu Kong will not choose them.
And Qin Xian has never been the kind of character who would give in.
I don’t think that Kiwi’s departure from Xu Kong will have much impact on their platform.
"Mr. Qin, are we going?"
Huang Feng, a member of the film and television department, took the initiative to ask.
Qin Xian quickly figured it out.
It seems that Xu Kong doesn't have a big say in Feng Ge.
Although it is rumored that he will have his own personal studio as soon as he goes there.
But this time, the decision-making power for the copyright of the new drama probably still rests with Feng Singers.
"Then let's go and have a look."
Qin Xian replied calmly.
The past six months have not been very good for Kiwi.
Ever since Xu Kong's "Want to See You", Penguin Video has almost always been suppressing them. At one time, even Tudou Video, the third-largest in the world, surpassed them in new drama data.
A large part of the reason is due to the previous cooperation with Fengqing Entertainment.
Speaking of losses, because of the gambling agreement, their losses on kiwi fruit were actually not too large.
But the number one position in the industry, which had been gradually stabilized, has completely lost its chance.
In the first quarter of this year, none of the three major platforms released any hits.
Their respective new dramas have come and gone.
Although he still looks down on Xu Kong, he has to admit that if they can get the copyright for Xu Kong's new drama, they will have a considerable advantage in the subsequent summer season of the second and third quarters.
"Check my itinerary and book a ticket to Beijing."
Huang Qifeng was stunned for a moment when he saw Qin Xian suddenly giving instructions to his assistant.
Mr. Qin didn't care on the surface, but in the end he chose to go there in person.
For Xu Kong, apart from focusing on the editing and special effects in the later stages of Fairy Sword, perhaps the biggest workload is the soundtrack.
At present, the soundtrack for the entire drama is almost completed.
Only the last theme song remains.
Of course, we have already made plans in this regard.
"Are you sure you want me to come?"
"Aren't you afraid that Song Youyou will be jealous if she finds out?"
On the phone, Su Zhi asked calmly.
"How is it possible!"
Xu Kong quickly denied it.
Of course, the main reason is because Song Youyou has not been in the capital recently.
And inviting Su Zhi to help record the theme song of Fairy Sword is just a normal business cooperation.
He is not afraid of slanting shadows, so he naturally won't worry too much.
Su Zhi's studio has been renovated a long time ago, and Xu Kong has also been there twice.
But this was Su Zhi's first time coming to Fengge.
While walking, Xu Kong introduced Su Zhi.
"This is my personal studio. Most of Feng Ge's recording studios are concentrated in the building of the film and television department."
Most of Feng Ge's business is focused on film and television.
And more than 70% of its contracted artists are actors. Even the new directors they have trained are probably more than the number of singers under the company.
The demand for recording studios is not so great that it requires the establishment of a dedicated department.
Simply put the facilities such as recording studios that singers need in the film and television department.
But Su Zhi obviously didn't care much about what Xu Kong said.
After looking around for a few times, he asked casually: "Is Song Youyou not here?"
Xu Kong's whole body stiffened subconsciously.
However, he recovered quickly and replied with a smile as if nothing had happened:
"How do I know this?"
"I'm not her agent, so I definitely don't know her schedule."
Su Zhi stared at Xu Kong, obviously not believing what he said.
However, he did not challenge him directly, but nodded and walked towards the door.
Seeing this, Xu Kong quickly followed him.
The two entered the elevator, and Xu Kong took the initiative to press the first floor button.
But as soon as the door closed, he stopped again after reaching the first floor.
As the door opened, a familiar face appeared in front of Xu Kong.
When he saw Zhu Yu, Xu Kong was also stunned for a moment.
Before Su Zhi came, he knew that it was impossible to meet Song Youyou if he was not in the capital.
I just didn't expect that I would bump into Zhu Yu.
He felt guilty and put down his hand that was originally on Su Zhi.
"Sister Yu."
After coughing twice to ease the awkward atmosphere, Xu Kong took the initiative to say hello and then introduced them.
"Let me introduce, this is Su Zhi."
"This is Zhu Yu, my agent."
Su Zhi didn't have much reaction, her expression was as cold as usual, but she still took the initiative to nod to Zhu Yu as a greeting.
After Zhu Yu came in, she noticed various changes in the expression on Xu Kong's face.
There was a little loneliness in his expression.
But he quickly put it away and said with a smile:
"I still know Miss Su, the diva."
Xu Kong briefly explained that Su Zhi came this time to record the theme song for Fairy Sword.
The three of them chatted for a few more words before the elevator reached the first floor.
"Sister Yu, let's go record the songs first."
Xu Kong said hello, and then walked towards the film and television department building with Su Zhi.
Zhu Yu was still smiling, and she didn't come back to her senses until she watched Xu Kong and Su Zhi leave.
After stopping in place for a few minutes, this time he walked towards the film and television department where Xu Kong and the two went just now.
Xu Kong asked her where she was going, but Zhu Yu didn't tell her that she was also going to the artist department.
I deliberately staggered the time because I didn’t want to go on the same road with the two of them.
With her delicate mind, she of course discovered that Xu Kong and Su Zhi were more than just ordinary friends.
But she wasn't prepared to expose it, or in other words, strictly speaking, this kind of thing had nothing to do with her.
"Why don't you explain it a little bit?"
Su Zhi suddenly said something.
"Explain what?"
Xu Kong didn't react.
Seeing that Xu Kong seemed completely unaware of the change in his agent's expression after seeing her just now, Su Zhi also shook her head.
"Forget it, it's nothing."
Perhaps because they were both women, Su Zhi knew that the relationship between Xu Kong and Zhu Yu was unusual almost from the moment they talked.
Especially when she saw that Zhu Yu, the agent, was so beautiful and elegant, she became even more sure.
Even if the other party doesn't stick it up by himself, it is estimated that with Xu Kong's character, he is unlikely to let it go.
But Su Zhi didn't care about this.
In other words, she had straightened out her relationship with Xu Kong from the beginning. Although it sounded joking to Xu Kong, she always knew that as a lover, she actually couldn't control these things.
In her opinion, this fact is too much trouble.
Let's leave it to Song Youyou to worry about.
Although the number of Fengge's recording studios is not large, both the equipment and the decoration itself are still top-notch in the industry.
Especially in terms of sound insulation.
It can be said that even if you yell all kinds of things inside, you can't hear it outside at all.
So as soon as Xu Kong entered, he locked the recording studio to prevent anyone from coming in later.
He had almost no chance to meet Su Zhi during this period, and Song Youyou was not in the capital.
Although he teased Zhu Yu from time to time every day, the progress there could not solve any problems at all.
But just as he locked the door, he saw Su Zhi had already taken off her coat and walked into the innermost part of the recording studio.
Then looked at him with a puzzled face: "Can we start?"
Xu Kong was stunned for a moment, but he could only nod helplessly.
He forgot that Su Zhi was a very dedicated workaholic type.
When you walk into the recording studio, other than recording songs, nothing else will interest the other person.
In desperation, I had no choice but to finish recording the song first.
The theme song of Fairy Sword this time is definitely not difficult for Su Zhi, the diva.
At least it was much smoother than helping Song Youyou and Shang Yuxin record songs.
After finishing the first recording, Xu Kong was actually quite satisfied.
But it's obvious that Su Zhi has very high requirements for herself. She has recorded many times in a row and is still not satisfied.
After recording it again, Su Zhi came out and listened to the playback, and finally nodded and said it was okay.
"The style of this song is different from my previous songs. It is a new attempt."
Su Zhi said.
"The effect is quite good."
Xu Kong gave his evaluation truthfully.
Although the song has a lot of high notes, considering Su Zhi's singing skills, it's actually not a big problem.
In terms of voice, it is not too difficult for Su Zhi to slightly change the way she sings some love songs in the past.
"By the way, you promised me something before."
Su Zhi suddenly looked at Xu Kong.
Xu Kong was stunned for a moment. He really couldn't remember what he had promised Su Zhi.
"Help me produce a new album, you won't forget it, right?"
Su Zhi lightly reminded him.
Only then did Xu Kong remember that at the music festival, he had comforted Su Zhi because she did not win the award, and promised to help produce a new album so that Su Zhi could win the award this year.
"How could I forget!"
"Of course I remember."
Xu Kong was also a little embarrassed when he found that Su Zhi glanced at him. He had indeed forgotten about it.
However, Su Zhi did not continue to say anything, but suddenly walked towards the sofa next to her.
The body slowly lay down, and the tight jeans showed off the graceful curves.
When they found that Xu Kong was still standing there, Su Zhi's voice came.
"Why are you standing there, come and hit me"
(End of chapter)