Chapter 172 Auntie and Qianbao, Swallowing the Book of Changes
“Yu Tang, you are so busy.”
“Fortunately, does Aunt Liu have anything to do with me?”
< br>"Haha, it's nothing, I just want to thank you."
Aunt Liu seemed to be a little excited: "The Huayi incident was solved thanks to you, although I don't know how you handled it. , but it must be difficult for you.”
"Also, thank you for finding Sissi to act in this drama. She is usually not very sensible and has a little temper, but it will pass in a while. Don't take it to heart."
Zhou Yutang stood up and said: "Auntie, I want to thank you too. The director said that you performed very well in this play, and you also brought Sissi into the play with her lyrics on the set. It was not easy for you."
"It doesn't matter."
A smile bloomed on Aunt Liu's face: "As long as Sissi is good, I am willing to do anything. She has grown up now and can take responsibility for her own life. I'll go back first. Please take Sissi home later and don't let her drink too much."
"Yes"
Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.
Looking at Aunt Liu’s back as she gradually turned away.
I have to say.
Although Aunt Liu does a lot of flirting, she is really doing it for Liu Yifei's good. This kind of mother-daughter dependence on each other may be difficult to understand if you don't grow up in a single-parent family.
It’s just that her vision is really limited. After being taught how to behave by the rules of the circle, she seemed to understand a lot of truth.
The feast was very lively with people drinking and drinking.
Zhou Yutang made a lot of noise today. A dedicated entertainment reporter was still having fun in the hotel that night, but he had already begun to secretly get involved, and sent back the live content he had edited in time, and then pulled Drinking with colleagues.
It can be expected that there will be headlines on the entertainment front page tomorrow about the completion of "Star You".
By the time the banquet was over and everyone dispersed, it was already past eleven o'clock in the evening.
Zhou Yutang sent Liu Yifei home.
He drank a lot tonight to socialize, so he let Zhou Tai drive, while he and Liu Yifei sat in the back seat.
The girl held his arm and talked to him about tonight's events with a slightly excited expression.
"Xiao Zhou, let me tell you, when we were filming that scene at night, I saw Mimi laughing. Is it okay?"
"It's not a big problem. Just post-process her shots."
Zhou Yutang explained to Liu Yifei with a chuckle.
In fact, the alien Professor Zhou's super power of stopping time does not mean that everyone actually turned into wood and everything stopped during the filming. That is simply impossible.
This is a shooting and production technique called "TimeSlice".
That is, multiple cameras shoot at the same time, so that the event can be presented from multiple angles on the screen to extend the broadcast duration.
After the preliminary shooting is completed, CG special effects are used to restructure it by eliminating characters and independent framing of the background. The captured pictures are divided into multiple areas and finally combined with the background to form a shocking effect during broadcast.
This advanced technique was used in "The Matrix" back then.
The actors in "My Love from the Star" are not well paid. Zhou Yutang's own salary is 250,000 per episode, which is converted into investment shares.
Liu Yifei got 150,000 yuan per episode, while Yang Mi, the highest among the other actors, only got 100,000 yuan per episode. Qin Hao and Yan Danchen only got tens of thousands yuan, not to mention the other actors.
The total investment in the entire drama is 60 million, and a large part of the budget will be used in the later stage.
With the current domestic special effects level, it is obviously impossible to achieve this.
Zhou Yutang is looking for connections with Big Dog Brother and has contacted the special effects company in Hollywood. He may go to the United States for a trip in a while.
"That's it."
Listening to Zhou Yutang's explanation, Liu Yifei suddenly nodded: "Oh, after filming this movie, we will be separated. Mimi cried tonight."
< br>"Xiao Liu, when did you and Yang Mi get so close?"
"During this time on the set, Mimi often chatted with me. She is a nice person."
>Liu Yifei’s dark and bright eyes turned: “She also told me a lot about you.”
"Oh?"
Zhou Yutang turned his head slightly to look at her expression, and asked casually: "What did she say?" What happened in class, I also said that you made a lot of money."
The corners of Liu Yifei's mouth curled up slightly, and she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Xiao Zhou, what did you talk about with my mother tonight?"
“Aunt Liu said thank you to me, and also said that Xiao Liu, you have a bad temper and often lose your temper, so I should not take it to heart”
"You are talking nonsense!"
Liu Yifei instantly felt like a kitten with fried hair, stretching out her hand in angrily manner, pretending to hit him.
Zhou Yutang has quick eyes and quick hands. He pressed Liu Yifei's slender and white hands and pulled her into his arms:
With the warm fragrance and jade in his arms, his hands immediately became dishonest:
"Hmph, don't touch me, you just called me Xiao Liu."
"Xianbao."
"You are so annoying!"
The next day.
Zhou Yutang drove to the company.
“Mr. Zhou.”
As soon as I walked into the Jiangdong Entertainment Building, two girls at the front desk wearing decent professional skirts immediately stood up from their seats and said hello.
Zhou Yutang nodded slightly, as if he didn't see the little stars in the eyes of these two slim and pretty girls.
When he walked into the elevator, the two girls who were originally quiet were excited and excited:
"Wow, Xiaoxue, did you see, the boss is so handsome, he has such a strong aura! "
"Huihui, he seemed to have glanced at me just now. Do you think he has me in his heart?"
Mao Xiaoyu was half a body behind Zhou Yutang and whispered: "The new recruits just recruited from the media school are all locals in the capital. I heard that they are all your fans, boss."
"Mr. Zhou. ”
Then I met several employees from the HR department at the elevator door, and they also greeted Zhou Yutang respectfully together.
Going straight to the office on the 9th floor, Zhou Yutang sank comfortably into the boss's chair and listened to Mao Xiaoyu's report on the itinerary with a leisurely attitude.
“Boss, Zhang Jing is coming over this morning to interview the martial arts director, and then there will be a meeting”
"What time did Zhang Jing make the appointment?"
"Nine-thirty, the meeting is at ten o'clock."
Raising his hand to look at the time on his watch, Zhou Yutang rubbed his forehead: " Take it directly to my office then."
"Okay."
Mao Xiaoyu nodded, marked it, and continued to report on the work schedule.
Zhou Yutang played with the Möbius strip art ornaments on the table and was quite satisfied with the layout of the president's office.
After purchasing the building, he specially hired a design team to redesign it according to his own ideas.
Opposite the desk is a set of black contemporary leather sofas for visitors to wait or have informal conversations.
There is also a large display screen opposite the sofa, which is used to play the company's latest projects and promotional videos.
Beyond that.
There is also a door leading to the private lounge, which is equipped with a comfortable bed, small sofa, coffee table and bookshelf for Zhou Yutang to rest.
Overall, simple and low-key yet luxurious.
I was bored, so Zhou Yutang surfed the Internet for a while.
As expected, the big battle that "Star You" created yesterday has already made the front pages of several entertainment portals.
[The most anticipated TV series "My Love from the Star" in the second half of this year, Zhou Yutang + Liu Yifei's top-notch combination! 】
[The filming scene of "My Love from the Star" was completed with a warm atmosphere, bright stars, and Zhou Yutang's shocking and generous work! 】
【It will become popular before it is broadcast! The 80 million large-scale TV series that is about to hit the Internet will reveal the filming location of "My Love from the Star" for you! 】
Very good and powerful.
The big scene was filmed, and the publicity effect was also achieved.
One fish and two are delicious.
Not long after, Mao Xiaoyu knocked on the door and came in to report.
"Boss, Zhang Jing is here."
"Arrived early at nine fifteen."
Zhou Yutang looked at the time, stood up and welcomed Zhang Jing in.
“Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Zhang Jing.”
Zhang Jing, who was wearing a neat suit, was sitting on the sofa with a slightly restrained expression.
"Hello, we had a drink together at the party after Magnolia."
Zhou Yutang patted Zhang Jing on the shoulder and chuckled: "Don't be restrained."
"Mr. Zhou, it's like this."
Probably due to the bold personality of martial arts practitioners, Zhang Jing spoke very directly: "I heard that Jiangdong Entertainment is recruiting martial arts Guidance, I want to come and follow you.”
"Brother Jing, if you are willing to come and help, of course I welcome you."
"No need for an interview?"
Zhang Jing was slightly stunned.
“No, Brother Jing, I know your abilities very well.”
Zhou Yutang didn’t even think about it.
This is real talent. He has won the national martial arts championship and has rich experience in martial arts coaching.
I started working with Yuan Heping in Yuan Jia Ban. Because of my outstanding ability, I worked as a ringmaster in the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and also acted as Yang Ziqiong and Zhang Ziyi. As a stand-in, he taught Zhou Runfa Tai Chi.
Does such a talent need to be interviewed to become a martial arts instructor in the newly emerging Jiangdong Entertainment?
Zhou Yutang wished he could just knock him out and leave him alone.
"Brother Jing, when I was filming "Agent", I often heard Yuan Baye praise you for your neatness in doing things."
Zhou Yutang was a little confused when he saw Zhang Jing. He must have made a lot of preparations before coming, but he didn't expect He didn't follow the routine and got up and took the initiative to make him a cup of Tieguanyin.
Zhang Jing quickly took it with both hands and said flatteringly: "Mr. Zhou's acting in "Agent" was really good. His physical strength was very high. Fenfen and I went to the theater to watch it several times. It was exciting and sharp. "
After a pause, he seemed to remember something, and continued: "Mr. Zhou, I have a few friends who are close to me in Zhouyi Company. They are all brothers behind the scenes, such as lighting, costumes, etc. Photography, etc., with excellent professional skills, they also want to follow me and work for you.”
“Oh? ”
Zhou Yutang's mind moved slightly.
Zhouyi Film and Television has been in a bad situation in recent years. Talents from the company have left one after another. Not long ago, there were rumors that Zhou and Jiang were at odds and the company's capital chain was broken.
Jiang Xuezhen is a very capable woman. In order to respond to the rumors, she immediately held a press conference and announced that she would spend a lot of money to create a new martial arts drama series "Seven Weapons".
This drama is planned to be divided into seven parts, with each part changing the cast. It will be filmed within 3 years. The first part "Peacock Feather" will be launched in Shanghai in the second half of this year. Jiang Xuezhen has already started to go crazy. A press release was issued to build momentum for Zhouyi Film and Television’s drama in major media.
This should be a return to the glory of Zhouyi Company.
Zhou Yutang pondered for a moment, knowing something in his heart. Zhang Jing paid attention to Zhou Yutang's expression slightly nervously.
After a while.
Zhou Yutang raised his tea cup, took a sip, and said with a chuckle: "Since we are all your friends, Brother Jing, I welcome you."
"In terms of treatment, there is no difference at all. If you have any concerns, your friend, Brother Jing, is certainly capable. Jiangdong Entertainment cannot develop without the behind-the-scenes team."
"I plan to set up three sets of regular shooting teams next year. Zhou Yi will follow The people you come over are all experienced and outstanding behind-the-scenes talents, and they will definitely be reused”
"As long as we have the ability, we will all work together in the future and we will be good brothers."
After mastering this magical skill, Zhang Jing was stunned for a while and thanked him repeatedly.
Zhou Yutang also felt slightly happy.
I thought I would have made a lot of money by picking up a martial arts instructor who could fight.
Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected gain.
Zhang Jing made it very clear that only a few people came with him this time.
But Zhou Yutang saw more than that.
Jiang Xuezhen had previously insisted that he would not accept capital injection, so he started to poach people.
Taking advantage of Zhang Jing's opportunity, he first spent a fortune to buy horse bones, and then waited for the collapse of Zhouyi Film and Television to swallow up the essence of his behind-the-scenes team.
"Well, Brother Jing, there will be a meeting at the company later, and you can come with us."
"Mr. Zhou, I'll go, is this appropriate?"
"It's appropriate."
Zhou Yutang enthusiastically pulled Zhang Jing to his feet: "From now on, everyone will be our own people."
< br>Arrived at the conference room.
Seeing the heads of more than a dozen departments standing up and calling "Mr. Zhou", Zhang Jing couldn't help but feel sad.
It can be seen that these people admire Zhou Yutang very much in their eyes, and they all follow his lead.
Zhou Yutang first introduced Zhang Jing to the senior executives, and then the company meeting began quickly.
"The filming of "My Love from the Star" was completed, and a series of post-production work included rough editing, fine editing, etc. Editing, composition and soundtrack, special effects, dubbing, etc. have also been arranged."
"I will handle the composition and soundtrack."
Zhou Yutang tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
The soundtrack of the original version of "Star You" is also unique, and he plans to find top musicians in the industry to make it.
“Wait until the film is completed and approved before contacting the TV station. The distribution department’s opinion is to prepare to send invitations to several powerful TV stations and hold a viewing party, and then sit down After negotiating the price with the TV station, we can directly come up with a promotion plan."
"You will look at the arrangements then."
Zhang Jing was even more shocked when he saw Zhou Yutang nodding calmly.
He has been working in Zhouyi Film and Television for several years and knows the TV drama circle very well.
For the TV drama circle, the TV station is the father. Producers have to beg the TV station to buy dramas, even at the expense of various hidden rules.
Jiang Xuezhen gave him a kickback in order to sell the film.
Looks like this.
Jiangdong Entertainment is really powerful.
In other words, Zhou Yutang is too strong.
Almost single-handedly, he has built Jiangdong Entertainment into a golden brand.
The TV station knows that Jiangdong's products must be high-quality products. If they want to be popular and have high ratings, they have to take the initiative to seek cooperation with him.
So when the two sides were dealing with each other, Zhou Yutang took the more active position.
Li Shuang continued to report on the recent arrangements: "The fourth season of the company's project in the second half of the year, "Going Together" will be launched this month, and the original cast will be retained. However, the schedules of Li Yao and Zhu Yilong need to be coordinated. "Hello, Old Time" starring in the film will also start shooting in September."
"Then put their scenes forward for filming."
"As for the movie, "To Youth" has been completed. Huayi is in the post-production process and invited Mr. Zhou to come and have a look."
"It will be arranged on the schedule."
"In addition, "Jian Yu" 》This project was re-budgeted after Media Asia divested its investment, with an estimated cost of 40 million. The company will get 40% of the investment share, Pony Galloping will get 40%, and the remaining 10% will be shared by Guanghuang Group and Yinghuang Group. %. Yu Feihong has been cast as the heroine, Wang Xuexi has been cast as the Black Stone Wheel King, and Deng Chao has been cast as the male lead, with Liu Shishi playing Ye Chanqing."
"Well, Teacher Wang is good."< br>
Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.
The original cost estimate for this project was 60 million.
It’s because Media Asia hired Yang Ziqiong. Her salary alone was over 10 million, and what about Yu Wenle, all the big S’s were paid millions.
I just took Brother Big Dog as the enemy.
Now that Jiangdong Entertainment is in charge of this project, using an all-mainland team, the total cost has naturally been reduced.
Zhou Yutang originally wanted to invite Zhang Guoli to play King of Wheels, but unfortunately Zhang Guoli's schedule is next year and he really can't spare the time.
Later, Wang Xuexi was selected for the audition. This person has won the Plum Blossom Award for Drama in China and is definitely a top veteran actor.
Speaking of "Sword Rain", Zhou Yutang glanced at Zhang Jing and stood up with support on the table: "Let me mention something."
Li Shuang stopped talking immediately.
There was silence in the entire conference room.
Everyone’s eyes were focused on him.
"The main cast of the movie "Sword Rain" is almost confirmed. The preliminary preparations are in progress and it is expected to be ready to start shooting in October. Zhang Jing is the martial arts director. There is also an important role of the killer Lei Bin in this movie. I think Zhang Jing Jing's image and temperament are very suitable. What do you think of this role being given to him? "
"The boss is so smart!" Lin Liang nodded first.
“Not bad, very good!”
“It’s really suitable.”
A chorus of echoes.
Zhang Jing's heart boiled when he heard this, but he was stunned, and his whole mind went blank.
He didn't expect that his opportunity would come so quickly or so easily.
After more than ten years in the turbulent film and television industry, Zhang Jing has become accustomed to the circuitous way of doing things, but he is a little uncomfortable with Zhou Yutang's directness.
An important role in a film project is not allowed to have a few drinks with the investors. How can it be considered adequate if he does not make thousands of flattery shots?
A word from Zhou Yutang.
He got an important role in a big-budget movie.
Zhang Jing seemed to be in a dream and forgot to respond to Zhou Yutang.
"Brother Jing, do you have any schedule?"
Zhou Yutang reminded him with a slight raise of his thick sword eyebrows.
"Yes! Yes! I was a little surprised just now, Mr. Zhou, then am I considered a member of Jiangdong Entertainment?"
Zhang Jing was afraid that the opportunity that fell from the sky would slip away from his fingertips.
“Of course.”
Zhou Yutang smiled and said: “After you join the company, everyone is your own person. Later, someone from the legal department will accompany you to read the contract and sign it. The artist management department will give you the script."
The meeting is over.
Zhou Yutang held Zhang Jing's shoulders and said in a sincere voice: "The company is now in the development stage and will have many projects. It is expected to produce action films in the next few years."
"I'm very optimistic about your movement skills. If you work hard in the future, you will definitely have a chance to get ahead."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou!"
Looking at Zhang Jing striding out of the office with high ambition and fighting spirit. , Zhou Yutang was very pleased.
He felt that his skills in drawing cakes and filling chicken soup seemed to have been upgraded.
There is nothing we can do about this.
How can a boss who doesn't know how to draw cakes and fill them with chicken soup motivate his employees to work?
They don’t work hard?
How to make the company bigger and stronger and create greater glory?
(End of this chapter)