Suck!
Zhang Yuan, who was wearing a red sweater, sucked the noodles in the bowl into his mouth.
Bright red with sauce, thick and salty.
The crew was quite generous, and the noodles they bought as props tasted good.
But...
"Stuck!"
vomit!
As soon as the director shouted stop, the assistant immediately brought the trash can.
Zhang Yuan immediately vomited it all out.
No matter how delicious it is, I can't resist eating more than 20 bowls in a row.
"Have you passed?"
"It's passed!" Director Zhang Jianya clapped his hands: "Congratulations to our teacher Zhang Yuan for officially wrapping up!"
Bang bang bang bang...
For a moment, there was thunderous applause in the rental house used for filming.
And everyone is really not just cheering, they are all coming from the bottom of their hearts.
After all, in the noodle-eating scene just now, Zhang Yuan didn't hold his tongue even if he was a guest star.
I really eat and swallow every time, and I have to constantly adjust my posture and expression.
Everyone found that his requirements for himself were higher than the director's requirements for the film.
After all, although it is a guest appearance, it is himself who appears, so he cannot ruin his reputation.
At first, both the director and Xu Zheng told him to fake it.
He tried it and watched the replay, but felt it didn't work well.
Fake eating scenes are most likely to be criticized by the audience.
Zhang Yuan knew very well that most of the audience were foodies.
In later generations, many female stars faked eating while filming eating scenes, and their bodies were found and whipped repeatedly.
Not eating properly is the easiest thing to get caught and attack on your acting skills.
It also makes the actor look very insincere.
What are you pretending to be?
That's what the audience will think.
And actors who are good at acting, such as Zhao Benshan, eat skewers, Wang Zhi eats fish bones, and Xingye eats box lunches.
These contents are not only easy to be remembered by the audience, but also become favorable evidence of the actor's excellent acting skills.
Including "Mansion Gate", when many people mention this show, they think of Zheng Laofi's eating show, an early human mukbang.
Wen San also had roast duck.
Teacher Fan Ming eats street hot pot in "Migrant Workers".
Not to mention "after eating pickles and rolling tofu, the emperor is not as good as me"...
If you want to be a good actor, eating movies is a topic that you cannot avoid.
Not to mention that Zhang Yuan still ate noodles.
After filming, he immediately recalled Teacher Chen Peisi's "Eating Noodles".
His performance was exactly the same as his own reaction after eating too much.
They still don’t have the real thing!
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the other party was powerful and unattainable.
Zhang Yuan remembers that when he was a child and watched the sketch "Pepper Noodles", he always thought that there were real wontons in Mr. Chen Peisi's bowl.
Especially when he sucked the edge of the bowl with his mouth and pretended to be burned, it was so lifelike!
The delicacy and authenticity of the performance were enough to put more than 90% of the actors to shame.
Zhang Yuan also felt that after his performance improved, he could truly feel the power of these masters.
Just like warriors, ordinary warriors know that masters are strong, but they don't know how strong they are.
Only top masters can understand the horror of top masters!
Xu Zheng and the director couldn't help but feel a bit of respect when they saw that they were still thinking about it after filming.
"This guy is really awesome. He really shoots the scenes, even if he doesn't pay, he doesn't hesitate at all..."
[Received thanks from Zhang Jianya, +1 for storyboarding skills! 】
"The film will be promoted later, so come and help when you have time." Xu Zheng pulled him and said.
"Definitely." Zhang Yuan immediately responded: "By the way, the premiere of "Crazy Stone" will be held in a few days. Do you have time to come?"
"Are you in the Imperial Capital?"
"Yes, eight o'clock in the evening."
"Okay, let me come!"
As courtesy, Zhang Yuan agreed and cooperated with the publicity. Now Xu Zheng couldn't be vague anymore.
This is true in any circle, especially when everyone is weak, each other is willing to join the group for warmth.
"Hehehe, I won't come home until I'm drunk tonight." After the two of them achieved each other's goals, Xu Zheng pulled him over with a smile: "I didn't have a good time drinking the past few days."
In the past, Zhang Yuan would definitely not shirk when faced with such a favor situation, but it was different today.
"I'll invite you to the premiere of "Crazy Stone" later, but not today."
"I have to catch a flight to Changsha, and I have to go to Mango Terrace for business tomorrow."
"Oh..." Xu Zheng understood now.
When I understood, my back molars felt sore.
What's wrong?
Envious!
Xu Zheng understood what Zhang Yuan was doing at Mango Terrace as soon as he heard it.
I must go and sign an animation contract.
18 million a year!
He gritted his teeth when talking about this number.
He even doubted whether he was in the wrong profession!
If I had known how much money I could make, I would have done animation!
Xu Zheng's current salary for a movie is only about five million at most.
But he still has to choose the show and the script.
A play with a good script can basically earn two to three million.
18 million... I have to film a few movies to earn it back.
Xu Zheng lamented that when it comes to making money, the junior next to him is much better.
Under Xu Zheng's extremely envious eyes, Zhang Yuan got into the car and headed to the airport.
After landing in Changsha, I found a five-star hotel on the Liuyang River to stay.
The office building of Mango Terrace is on the bank of Liuyang River.
Later, the new Mango TV building was also located next to the Liuyang River.
Zhang Yuan felt that there must be some superstitious people among the top management of Mango Station, and they would get angry when exposed to water.
Magic City TV stations are not all built along the Huangpu River.
The next morning, he met Huang Weimin who hurriedly arrived outside the Mango Terrace building.
"It's up to you to sign the contract later."
"After all, you are the general manager of the company."
Huang Weimin happily took on the job.
He also didn't expect that Zhang Yuan could negotiate the price of the film to such an extent.
Our company has sent it!
And it got bigger!
After final discussion, Mango TV and Zhang Yuan agreed to sign a three-year contract.
But in order to prevent the animation company from failing, there is a ratings clause.
If the minimum average ratings baseline is not reached, the other party can terminate the contract at any time.
This baseline is set at 4%.
This ratings actually exceeds the highest ratings of most domestic animations.
And this is the bottom line of the average ratings of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".
Money is so easy to get.
No matter what, Huang Weimin has arranged for company personnel to interview new employees frantically.
He himself began looking around for new offices in preparation for expansion.
Zhang Yuan also asked him to give all current employees a 10% salary increase and project bonuses.
Because in the next period of time, in order to complete the extremely heavy workload of one episode over two days.
The staff in the animation company will be divided into three groups, and they will work in three shifts, starting a crazy overtime mode.
In fact, it's not that difficult to get employees to work for you. All you need is respect and enough money.
And respect, most of the time is reflected in money.
A monthly salary of 30,000 yuan. Hello, the sponsor dad.
With a monthly salary of three thousand, boss, I am your father!
It's that simple.
Huang Weimin readily agreed, just add more money.
Anyway, no matter what, after accepting this big order, not only will the company have food for three years, but the annual profit will be at least nearly 10 million.
Cool!
Huang Weimin also lamented that since meeting Zhang Yuan, his fortune has been soaring like a cannon.
When they arrived at the stage, Lei Yin, the director of Golden Eagle Cartoon, personally received the two of them.
A small signing ceremony was also held, with more than a dozen media present.
After the ceremony, Zhang Yuan and Huang Weimin went to Lei Yin's office to chat.
"I'm under a lot of pressure."
"After all, the charging price of your animation is unheard of. Please keep the high quality of the pilot episode and don't let me down."
Zhang Yuan raised his eyebrows.
Although he is not very old, his speech already has an official tone.
Leadership is different.
"I believe our animation will create history for Golden Eagle Cartoons."
"I believe it too, that's why I signed a contract with you."
This strong woman was so confident that she overwhelmed them all in terms of momentum.
"By the way, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you."
“I heard that KFC is about to enter Golden Eagle Cartoon.”
"Yes!" I don't feel sleepy anymore talking about this Lei Yin!
This is her great achievement, and it is a great addition to her list of achievements.
She is only the director now, but she doesn't want to be just the director forever.
Her target is the chairman of Golden Eagle Cartoon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hunan Radio and Television!
Later, Hunan Media also sold Golden Eagle Cartoon's left hand to its right hand to Mango Super Media, a listed company.
This shows that the local media attaches great importance to and has confidence in this channel.
"If there is a chance in the future and the animation ratings are good, I hope you can help be an intermediary and let us meet and chat with the representatives from KFC."
"Talk to KFC?" Lei Yin sat up straight in confusion.
"What are you talking about?"
"Co-signed." Zhang Yuan gestured: "It's just a toy."
“KFC has a children’s menu and gives away toys.”
"I wonder if there is an opportunity to produce a joint-branded product with a big company..."
Lei Yin was stunned, and after a few seconds he calmly replied: "Okay."
Her heart was in turmoil.
I didn't expect that the person in front of me was thinking so far ahead.
If the co-branding effect can be achieved, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Golden Eagle Cartoon.
After all, co-branding can strengthen the connection between the brand and the work.
"Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" is broadcast on their Mango channel again.
This can definitely serve as a model for channel investment!
Lei Yin only thought about it for a few seconds before he felt that he had to contribute to this matter and help make it happen.
Because it's a win-win situation.
Then she looked at Zhang Yuan again.
Then I felt that the person in front of me seemed to be more than just outstanding in appearance. You can always find a way for both parties to benefit together.
Maybe that's why he can eat so much.
Huang Weimin on the side was stunned for a long time when he heard what he said.
He just thought that this time it was an animal theme and he could finally make money selling toys.
But I never thought of co-branding with a big brand!
He increasingly felt that he had made the right investment decision with Zhang Yuan.
How could anyone else have such ability and ideas?
The conversation was very pleasant, and Director Lei personally sent the two of them to the elevator.
Seeing Huang Weimin dancing with excitement, Zhang Yuanxin said where is this?
There are still many days ahead.
At the same time, news of the sky-high price of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" soon spread throughout the Chinese animation industry.
At first, these colleagues just thought it was someone bragging.
"100,000, 100,000, show me 100,000."
Then, after the news of the contract between Original Dynamics and Golden Eagle Cartoon was reported in the media, these people began to come to their senses.
After asking around, I confirmed that this matter is true.
"Rub!"
When they woke up, these colleagues found that the sky had suddenly turned blue!
At the end of 2003, the state actually launched a series of domestic animation support programs.
Haha Xuan Dong and Golden Eagle Cartoon were born because of this, and they also received a lot of subsidies and benefits from the above.
Together with them, there are also a large number of small animation companies.
Most are small enough to have just a few people.
Huang Weimin's company was like this when he first started working.
But despite the loud slogans, no one spent real money to buy the movie.
All buckled and sueded.
A small number of small companies barely live on the poverty line.
And most of them just went cold.
Now someone has used their work to help them break the price ceiling of cutscenes, which is a great thing!
Why does Lao Mouzi have such a high status?
In addition to the Olympics, this film has repeatedly broken box office records for Chinese-language films and sales records for overseas copyrights.
Moreover, Zhang Weiping also used these record-breaking results as an excuse to help the producer increase the share ratio.
To be honest, all my colleagues have to thank me.
People are clearing the way in front, and everyone behind is following and drinking soup.
The box office and overseas copyright prices of other blockbusters have also risen sharply.
He drove the entire market up.
The same goes for Zhang Yuan now.
With records, it will be easier.
We also have a leader!
It's really just a sheep... Pleasant Goat.
You see, this person's fame is worth 10,000 yuan, which brings joy to the entire industry.
It is bound to drive the entire market upward.
That is to say, Zhang Yuan has never produced real-life figures, otherwise these colleagues would have to buy a bunch of them and take them home as offerings and burn incense every day.
But while domestic animation practitioners, especially those who really love animation, are cheering for this, there are also people who are unhappy.
Li Ruigang called Zhang Yuan.
"I'm very sad that you didn't take care of your friends this time." The other party said half-complainingly, half-jokingly.
Zhang Yuan already had a way to deal with this.
"Mr. Li, I have talked with Mango TV."
"The film will have two and three rounds, but it will be one season later. It can still be broadcast on Modu TV later."
Li Ruigangxin said, it's so late, we can't lose face, and we still eat the leftovers.
I still feel uncomfortable.
"I will broadcast the second round on Modu Channel first." Zhang Yuan promised.
"Then I will show off to Haha, with a discounted price of 5,000 yuan per episode."
"But the condition is that it must be kept secret and cannot be known to any other TV station."
Anyway, he has already made a lot of money on Mango Channel.
In order to maintain the relationship with Modutai, it doesn't matter if the film is half sold and half given away.
As long as it is kept confidential, it will not affect my negotiations with other TV stations for the second and third rounds of film purchase.
Zhang Yuan knew that the Magic City was just the opposite of the Imperial City, and interests were more important than face.
As long as you give enough benefits, everything can be discussed.
Li Ruigang was shocked after hearing this.
100,000 becomes 5,000, which is a 95% discount.
And it's reverse 95, 95% off.
"Okay, we are indeed friends." The other party replied with a smile.
After Li Ruigang put down the phone, he pushed up his glasses.
"Yu Li, our station cannot accept the cost and expense of hundreds of episodes of animation every year."
"For love, people give a 'friendship price'."
"This kid is blocking both sides!"
The CEO touched his chin and felt that Zhang Yuan was indeed beautiful and powerful in his work.
Always satisfy everyone.
"Okay, it's just an animation."
"It doesn't matter, there will be many opportunities for cooperation in the future."
This end is "coaxed" by SMG.
Zhang Yuan returned to the imperial capital.
But he didn’t stop either.
First, he was busy moving and moved all the things from the small courtyard to the big courtyard.
He seemed to take advantage of the abundant funds in his hands to quickly renovate and decorate the small courtyard.
From now on, I will live in my own villa and only entertain my closest friends... and women.
For his own hobby, Zhang Yuan went to the piano store again.
I am thinking of finding a piano to decorate the courtyard, so that I can cultivate my sentiments in my spare time.
Continuous advertising endorsements have made his pockets bulging, and his confidence in walking has increased.
What Yamaha.
What kawaii.
Apart from Steinway, I only watch Bösendorfer, Bechstein and Steinberg!
After trying the piano, most of the high-end imported pianos, except for Steinway, are either made in Japan or in Germany.
The sound of the bounce always comes from the thickness of the Axis powers...
Consider checking out a Steinway.
I have always thought this brand is high quality.
Until he saw a grand piano co-branded by Steinway and Mickey Mouse.
Zhang Yuan:......
He didn't even have to think about it. If Liu Qianqian was here, he would have to hold this ugly and panicked Qin without letting go.
In the end, he ordered a Steinway, which of course was not a Disney co-branded model.
Steinway is divided into several models: S, M, O, A, B, C, and D. While the price is getting more and more expensive, the pianos are getting bigger and bigger.
Greatness is justice.
The larger the size, the larger the resonance box can be built.
The string length can also be stretched more.
In this way, the depth and thickness of the sound will be stronger.
It is equivalent to the difference between car engines from V6 to V8 and then to V12.
Zhang Yuan is interested in Type A, which is the flagship model of the middle model.
Even the middle model is priced in the millions.
A real piano and a suite.
If it is a limited edition, it will be even more expensive.
It's hundreds or tens of millions, and it's inhumane.
Zhang Yuan visited a music store and cured his problem of thinking he was rich...
And he discovered another thing when he bought the piano.
The house is not big enough!
The highest-grade piano could not fit in the study room he originally prepared.
You can't leave the piano in the courtyard.
He finally gave the instrument a try.
After he entered the piano store, he was quickly recognized.
Several saleswomen watched him play seriously there.
And I recorded it on DV while watching it.
"So handsome!"
“Not only good-looking, but also talented!”
"Hmm, I really like his performance as Yang Guo!"
"No, I think Li Xiaoyao is the most classic."
A few people were muttering when they heard a melodious piano sound coming from Zhang Yuan's end.
Thump, thump thump, thump thump thump, thump thump, thump thump thump...
"What kind of music can he play?" The saleswomen walked together and started to think about it.
"So familiar?"
"Beethoven?"
"Chopin?"
"No, no, the tone of these two is not that cheerful."
"It's so familiar, as if it's right on my lips..."
After listening for a long time, one person hummed along with the music.
"Pleasant goat, beautiful goat, lazy goat, boiling goat..."
Saleswomen:...
Using a million-dollar piano, playing music worth three and a half dollars...
It’s so hard to guess a handsome guy’s heart.
"That's it." After Zhang Yuan played a piece, he pointed at the piano and said, "This piano has a good sound and suits my music."
"Hey, what you're saying is..." The saleswoman said sincerely that you have money, and you are right.
What do they know? The money to buy the piano was earned from this song and animation.
"Is elegant life so expensive?" After going out, Zhang Yuan, holding the invoice and delivery order, fell into deep thought.
"It seems it would be cheaper to be vulgar."
"After all, if you have a double bed, you can hear the sounds of nature coming from women."
While waiting for the piano to arrive, he also made preparations in the courtyard.
Especially the kitchen part, he will be in need of entertaining guests soon.
Because the premiere of "Crazy Stone" is about to take place... (End of chapter)