Chapter 168 You must have never experienced me at 39 degrees
"Get a prize?"
"These are small things."
"Are there any others?"
Zeng Xi didn't expect that Xu Kong's performance at this moment would be so confident.
It completely exceeded his expectations.
But Zeng Xi didn't pay much attention.
You are young and successful, so it doesn't matter if you are a little conceited.
"No more."
Zeng Xi smiled and shook his head.
This time it was Xu Kong.
"Mr. Zeng, I can satisfy your request just now. It's just that it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice."
"I've calculated the budget for my show."
Xu Kong performed a lively learning and application.
Draw the pie first, and then take the opportunity to ask investors for money.
Zeng Xi didn't expect that this would be waiting for him.
He was stunned for a few seconds.
But in the end he showed a helpless smile.
"Okay."
"Since Director Xu has spoken, we will add another 20 million."
Xu Kong smiled and continued: "Mr. Zeng, let's round it up. Two hundred million sounds more pleasant to the ear."
Zeng Xi:.
In the end, Xu Kong's new drama successfully received a budget of 200 million.
According to his estimate, it must be more than enough.
After all, the length of this new drama is not as long as the previous "Legend of Sword and Fairy".
In addition, the cost of special effects is also much smaller.
The real money is spent in other aspects.
"Director Xu, should I treat you to dinner?"
"By the way, let's talk about our drama."
After the day's meeting, Xu Kong was about to go back to the hotel when he met the producer Ding Decong.
Obviously, the other party has been waiting here for a long time.
As a producer, you are actually responsible for no less work than a director.
Before Xu Kong's new drama is officially launched, the two must communicate in advance.
In Ding Decong's view, there was nothing wrong with inviting Xu Kong.
But he was still a little worried that his job as a producer might not be that easy.
The inherent impression is on the one hand, after all, Xu Kong is that old, and he also debuted as a traffic idol.
But what made Ding Decong think this way was mainly Xu Kong's two previous dramas.
Whether it's "Want to See You" or this summer's hit "Legend of Sword and Fairy", Xu Kong writes, directs and stars in his own roles.
Such people most likely have a strong desire to control their own works and cannot tolerate the gesticulation of others.
As a producer, he had no idea whether Xu Kong could listen to his opinions.
Ding Decong took Xu Kong to a local private chef in Hangzhou with a good reputation.
Xu Kong had been here twice before when he was at Fengqing Entertainment.
The reason why I agreed without any hesitation is because Xu Kong and Ding Decong, the producers, really need to communicate.
In the previous two dramas, although there was a producer position, strictly speaking, Guo Zihao was in charge.
So in Xu Kong's view, the position of producer is strictly to help with chores and deal with things other than filming.
The preparation for this new drama is indeed quite troublesome.
Even if Ding Decong can't help, Xu Kong doesn't want him to cause trouble.
"Director Xu, I heard about this new drama, do you still plan to write the script yourself?"
After the dishes were served, Ding Decong spoke first and tested it.
Xu Kong nodded.
"I have finished writing the script."
"I probably have a candidate for the main actor."
"Next, I might ask Teacher Ding to help contact you."
Xu Kong didn't hold back, he came straight up and told his plan.
"Is the script finished?"
Ding Decong was caught off guard.
Mainly because he himself never expected that Xu Kong's efficiency would be so fast.
You must know that the suspense theater project was finalized only half a month ago.
He also wanted to say just now that if there are problems with the script, he can ask some screenwriters in the industry to help.
But looking at this, Xu Kong has no plans at all.
"Director Xu, isn't this a little too hasty?"
Ding Decong asked bravely.
Mainly because Xu Kong wrote the script so quickly, which really made him a little worried.
As a producer, he is certainly aware of the role Xu Kong's play plays in the company's suspense theater project.
In addition to Xu Kong's own popularity and traffic, word of mouth is also very important.
In other words, the quality of the drama must not be too bad.
What's more, the script of the suspense drama itself is a point that the audience often criticizes in terms of logic and rationality.
Like Potato or Kiwi, there have been many self-made suspense dramas that started high but fell short, only to collapse due to word-of-mouth.
"Teacher Ding, what you mean is that I can't write the script of this play myself?"
Xu Kong couldn't help but frown.
This was different from what he had discussed with Zeng Xi before.
"That's not what I meant."
Ding Decong quickly explained.
"I think maybe the script could be polished a little more."
“Our project cycle is not that tight”
Xu Kong: "How do you know I didn't polish it?"
Ding Decong talked for a long time, but Xu Kong immediately shouted back.
At this moment, he was already a little dissatisfied with Ding Decong, the producer.
If the other party is a little stronger and has some ideas of his own, then at least there won't be any big problem in terms of business capabilities.
But I am afraid of offending myself as a director, and I am also afraid of not being able to complete the company's tasks.
How could Xu Kong dare to leave some follow-up matters to the other party without any worries.
But after all, it was the person arranged by Penguin, and Xu Kong would not fall out directly.
So he directly made arrangements:
"This is a script, just read it yourself. No matter which well-known screenwriter you know in the industry, the bottom line is that it cannot be leaked."
"In addition, this is the currently finalized list of actors to be invited. I would like Producer Ding to help me contact their company or agent to make an appointment."
"If possible, be more efficient. I'm not used to procrastination in filming."
Xu Kong's tone was not particularly serious.
But it is inevitable that I am still a little impatient.
The main reason is that a producer is dragging his time here, which really makes him a little uncomfortable.
Although I have been complaining that Guo Zihao is not very reliable in business docking.
But I have to say that in comparison, the other party's efficiency is indeed quite fast.
In the preparation stage of the previous two dramas, there were almost no obstacles and they were quickly resolved.
When Ding Decong heard Xu Kong's words, this direct tone of arrangement inevitably made people a little uncomfortable.
You must know that he is the producer, and the reason why he has always been polite is mainly because he does not want to have a serious relationship with Xu Kong.
After all, the two of them will probably be on the same crew in the next few months.
You can’t see it when you look up. You can’t see it when you look down.
Thinking of this, Ding Decong picked up the script and actor list on the table.
Although the script is not particularly thick, it will definitely be readable in a short time.
The expression on his face was already a bit shocked when he saw the first name.
Subconsciously, he wanted to ask Xu Kong if he was joking with him.
But when he looked up, he found that Xu Kong had left on his own. It’s no wonder that Ding Decong’s reaction was so big. The main reason was that the list of actors Xu Kong gave him was a bit too exaggerated.
"Guan Hua, Chen Shuang, Yin Shunwen"
Let’s not talk about other actors for now, but the two at the beginning.
Guan Hua, a well-known actor, has three actor trophies.
Chen Shuang, the Best Actor, has two Best Actor trophies, one of which is the well-known foreign Jin Bolin for Best Actor.
Although Yin Shunwen has not won the Best Actor or Best Actor, he is almost recognized as the best supporting actor in the country and is also a frequent winner of the three major film and television drama awards.
Some of the actors who followed were also veteran actors. Although their reputations were definitely not as famous as some of the current popular actors, they were not so easy to hire.
For these actors, the pay is secondary. The most important thing is that people don't pay much attention to the pay. The script is the key.
Movie kings like Guan Hua and Chen Shuang, even if they have disappeared from the public eye for a few years, their gold content is still there.
For ordinary movies, it is probably quite difficult to invite them to join the franchise.
Not to mention their web series.
Guan Hua did film some TV series when he was young, but after that he basically stayed in the film industry.
Chen Shuang is a little younger, but even more so. He has never filmed a TV series since his debut.
Although no one in the entertainment industry has really said it, the chain of contempt is real.
The status of TV drama actors is lower than that of movie actors.
Generally, those who care a little about their careers as actors will not lower themselves to film TV series.
Not to mention these two movie kings.
As for web dramas that are not broadcast on stars, their status is directly at the bottom, lower than ordinary TV dramas.
"Has this ancestor really never thought about this at all?"
Ding Decong couldn't help but smile bitterly at this time.
As soon as the list of actors to be invited came out, he knew that he would suffer the consequences of being the producer and supervisor of Xu Kong's drama this time.
But complaints are complaints, and Ding Decong had no other choice at the moment.
If it doesn't work, I can only go to the company to apply for a replacement.
While thinking about it, Ding Decong picked up the script left by Xu Kong on the table out of professional ethics.
For a suspense theme, you need to directly invite two movie stars and a group of veteran actors to play supporting roles for you?
This young man Xu Kong really dares to think!
He has watched Xu Kong's previous two dramas "Want to See You" and "Legend of Sword and Fairy".
Naturally, I subconsciously thought that Xu Kong himself would still be the male lead in this new drama.
Opening the script, he subconsciously read the name of the play.
""The Long Season"?"
"Why does this name not feel like the style of a suspense drama?"
After Xu Kong left, he naturally did not return to the hotel.
It was finally possible to come to Hangzhou this time, so I should keep my previous promise no matter what.
He drove the car with ease and headed towards a familiar neighborhood.
I rang the doorbell several times and knocked on the door at the same time, but there was no response.
"You're not still working overtime at the company, are you?"
Xu Kong muttered to himself.
Looking at the code lock on the door, Xu Kong subconsciously entered a few numbers in his memory.
The notification sound of successful unlocking came.
More than half a year has passed, and Yu Yaqing hasn't changed her password yet?
I don’t know if I forgot it or I’m just too lazy to change it.
After muttering, Xu Kong hesitated before opening the door and walking in.
What surprised him was that not only had the password not changed, but his pair of slippers that Yu Yaqing bought before were also placed in the shoe cabinet at the door?
After entering the door, I looked around a few times and found that there was almost no change from before.
Mr. Yu's home is relatively simple, with almost no superfluous things.
Almost all are work-related.
Not sure if it was his previous habit, Xu Kong subconsciously walked towards the bedroom.
I wanted to turn on the light, but I heard very faint snoring.
After walking over quietly, I realized that it was really Yu Yaqing.
However, after staring at Yu Yaqing's face in the dark for a while, Xu Kong realized something was wrong.
He reached out and touched the other person's head, and it was indeed very hot.
"Hmm~"
"Are you awake?"
Yu Yaqing was in a daze, but when she heard the man's voice, she subconsciously jumped up from the bed.
"Who?!"
Then when he saw the figure sitting on the chair in the bedroom, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"You scared me to death."
Xu Kong couldn't help but complain:
"Mr. Yu, you are such a big man, but you don't even know how to go to the hospital when you get sick."
Only then did Yu Yaqing realize that her body was a little sore, and there was a wet towel on the quilt in front of her that was originally on her head.
"When did you come?"
Without answering Xu Kong's words, Yu Yaqing asked.
"I just arrived today and had a day of meetings at Penguin Video."
"I didn't have time to tell you."
"Are you feeling better?"
Xu Kong walked to Yu Yaqing's bedside and subconsciously stretched out his hand to try on Yu Yaqing's forehead.
"It seems to be quite hot."
"You rest first."
Before Xu Kong finished speaking, and he didn't know where the patient Yu Yaqing got the strength, he directly took his hand and pulled him down on the bed.
A familiar touch spread to Xu Kong's lips.
But he was still somewhat rational at this time.
"Mr. Yu, I just gave you antipyretic medicine, you should have a good rest now."
Yu Yaqing had no intention of paying attention to his words.
Instead, something gently bit his earlobe.
And just knock it down.
"You are my fever reducer."
“Actually, I have been in Hangzhou these two days”
"We don't have to be so anxious."
Xu Kong still felt that Yu Yaqing needed a good rest due to her current condition.
But the hand has already begun to explore out of instinct.
At the same time, Yu Yaqing came close to Xu Kong's ear and asked softly:
"Have you taken my temperature?"
——"39 degrees, why don't you go to the hospital."
Yu Yaqing's fingers pressed on Xu Kong's lips in time.
"I mean"
"You must have never experienced me at 39 degrees"
Xu Kong couldn't help but cursed in his heart: "md, you are really crazy."
But no matter how much he could bear it, he couldn't resist the devilish moaning.
"Sir, sir?"
The waiter's voice made Ding Decong momentarily pull away from the script in his hand.
If you look carefully, you will find that his eyes are red at the moment and there are still tears on his face.
"We're closing, sorry."
Ding Decong subconsciously looked at the time and found that it was almost twelve o'clock.
Then he quickly apologized: "I should say I'm sorry."
"Check out."
The waiter smiled and said it was okay.
"The previous one has already settled the bill."
(End of chapter)