Chapter 133: Hit it off immediately, double happiness
The time for the second audition has not yet been determined, so Zhang Yuan was not idle and looked for an opportunity to go to Guangde Building.
Now this cross talk garden can be regarded as our own property, so we shouldn’t care about it.
He was still the same, sneaking into the garden quietly and finding a corner to cat.
“2, 4, 6, 8…”
After sitting down, he was not idle, but started counting heads.
Dapeng, the host of the Imperial City Literature and Art Radio Station, has come to listen to several cross talk shows as agreed with him.
It didn’t matter what he heard, but it shocked this old fancier.
How can there be such a serious and interesting traditional program these days?
This has to be said about Mr. Guo’s early creative concept, which was based on the traditional programs of old jokes and second creations.
This coincides with Dapeng, who has collected hundreds of old works.
Especially the show where Guo Degang and Yu Qian are paired up, this kind of exquisite cooperation has not been seen for many years.
On the same day, this man brought the recording team of the literary and art radio station to Guangde Building. After recording for a week, including dozens of cross talk allegro, he left with satisfaction.
These programs have been broadcast on the Imperial Art Radio Station with good results.
"Well, the attendance rate is about 30%." Zhang Yuan finished counting and nodded.
There are still many empty seats at the venue, but compared with the previous attendance rate, which was mostly less than 20%, there has been significant improvement.
This shows that the propaganda of the radio station is effective, just wait for it to ferment.
Zhang Yuan didn't care about the slight increase in attendance, because he had seen the popularity of theaters in later generations.
There were so many people there that my colleagues were so jealous that they went to the fire department to report it.
But contrary to his disdain, Guo Degang, the class leader, was excited about this small progress.
Because the difference between 20% and 30% attendance rate is the difference between loss and profit!
Although it is not much, after several years of hard work, his cross talk garden finally made money!
This made the short black man almost cry with joy.
“This is the right step!”
As soon as he cooperated with Zhang Yuan to establish the company, he turned a loss into a profit, which gave him the feeling of seeing the moonlight after the clouds cleared.
"Zhang Yuan, if you have the chance, come home and let your sister-in-law cook a fish." After the show, Teacher Guo took off his coat, put on casual clothes, and enthusiastically pulled his arm.
"I will definitely go if I have the chance."
"By the way, the storytelling segments you recorded before have been trial broadcasted on the storytelling radio station, and the response has been pretty good." Guo Degang said with a smile.
"Really? I don't even have time to listen, but it's embarrassing to listen to your own work."
"What's the point of being ashamed? You're right." Teacher Guo He praised: "Recently, colleagues have been asking me who wrote the book. I want to communicate with you privately."
"I also heard that some old gentlemen also think what you said is good and quite innovative."
"I don't dare to take it seriously." Zhang Yuan said this, but he didn't think so in his heart.
Traditional folk art has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that people from the same sect are very close to each other, but the disadvantage is that they are too focused on the family background and are particularly exclusive.
Then the problem arises. Brother Qian is protected by teacher Shi Fukuan, so that’s okay.
Teacher Guo had a falling out with his master in Jinmen in his early years. There are different opinions on the specific reasons, and he did not go into details. After all, one person's opinion could easily turn into "Rashomon" in the end.
Despite Teacher Guo’s ability, it is not difficult to find a master.
In this case, only yourself is left.
As a major shareholder of the company, setting foot in the performing arts industry without any background in the industry is ultimately a weakness.
He thought, if he could find an old gentleman with a high enough status to become his apprentice, that would be perfect.
But opportunities come and go, so there's no rush.
While the two were chatting, Zhang Yuan received a call from Big Beard.
"Director Zhang, is the crew going well?" He spoke first.
"Hahaha, it went smoothly, it went very smoothly!" Big Beard laughed on the phone: "Thanks to you, several reshoots and reshoots went smoothly."
"After the funds were in place, I built several large scenes in Yunnan and made the scenes bigger, and the effect was very good."
Being able to succeed like this shows how much money the bearded man has made.
"I'm calling to inform you that the final payment will be sent to you soon."
Of course Zhang Jizhong didn't need to notify him personally. He just did this to show his closeness and thank you by the way. Fan.
Putting down his mobile phone, Zhang Yuan looked relaxed and his career was booming.
The money for the old project is about to arrive, and the new play will soon be taken on, which is called a smooth sailing.
But life is like this. As the saying goes, if you are extremely happy, you will be miserable.
Although he was not overjoyed, he was still leisurely, and then... he was really at ease.
“Why haven’t you called me yet?”
Zhang Yuan sat alone in the courtyard, holding his chin in confusion.
“I agreed to a second interview, but there has been no news for more than a week.”
Worried, he got up and walked around in the yard.
“No way, am I being let go?”
“Nie Yuan still got the role.”
“If you want it, please tell me. This is what he said."
He knows that unlike Big Beard who likes to "work slowly and carefully", the efficiency of the Hong Kong and Taiwan producers is terrifying.
TVB shoots 30 to 40 dramas a year. A 20-episode TV series only takes a month, with an average of one episode taking one and a half days.
Xiangjiang genius Wang Jing, including screenwriter, producer and director, made a total of 9 works in 2006!
This is the efficiency of Hong Kong and Taiwan film and television dramas.
So there is no reply for more than a week, which is obviously abnormal.
Zhang Yuan doesn’t have an agent, so it would be impolite to call him directly.
So he thought of a way to save the country.
"You heartless villain, you have been back for so long, and finally you know how to call me."
The only friend he can rely on on Baodao is Jia Jingwen.
"I miss you, of course I'll call you."
"That's pretty much it...forget it, if you have anything to do with me, just tell me." Jia Jingwen agreed. Refreshingly, he knew that Zhang Yuan and he were just getting married, so he didn't force it.
Jia Jingwen immediately started mumbling after mentioning the story about the crew of "A Chinese Ghost Story".
"You really went to audition."
"You have just finished filming a movie, can't you take a break? Are you tired?"
Speaking of which , Jia Jingwen thought of the big bed in her master bedroom that had just been replaced after it collapsed in the earthquake, and rejected her idea.
With his physical strength, he shouldn’t be tired!
"Okay, I'll go ask for you." Jia Jingwen agreed happily.
Soon after, I called him back.
"It's not your problem, it's the crew's problem."
"The crew encountered a little trouble and the filming will be postponed."
What exactly happened.
In fact, it was because of bad timing.
In this situation, there is an influenza epidemic in Guangdong Province.
For the permanent staff such as the crew’s camera, scene management, and props, luckily, they can all be found locally in Baodao and shipped to them.
But the problem is that "A Chinese Ghost Story" is a costume blockbuster and needs a set!
Originally there were only so many skilled workers, but now most of them have been reduced due to the flu, and there is a serious shortage of manpower.
The progress of early preparations was greatly slowed down, so there was no news and no one contacted Zhang Yuan.
“It is difficult to find masters with experience in setting up film and television scenes. The crew originally planned to use Yunnan as the filming location, but now they are planning to find a new location because they cannot complete the project.”
“In this way Once in a while, it won’t be completed in a month or two.”
Jia Jingwen’s tone was relaxed, and the crew said that nothing unexpected would be an accident, and it was normal.
“I see, it’s just not my problem.”
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yuan lay down on the recliner. "I really didn't expect that such a situation would happen."
"Speaking of which, the TV series crew really likes to go to Yunnan, especially Dali for filming."
"After Beard received additional investment, "Dragon Movie" went to Yunnan for location shooting."
""A Chinese Ghost Story" also wanted to go to Yunnan for location shooting."
"A good scenery is attractive."
Zhang Yuan thought, if he could have a villa next to Erhai Lake, he might not be willing to leave.
"Yunnan...yes!"
Thinking about it, he suddenly sat up straight.
“They both want to go to Yunnan, isn’t it just right.”
A few days later, in a hotel in the imperial capital.
“This is Director Zhang Jizhong.”
“This is Director Li Huizhu.”
As a middleman, Zhang Yuan brought in the conversations for the two TV series. People, in the same room.
After thinking about it, he discovered Huadian!
Big Beard spent a lot of money to build scenes in Yunnan, including palaces, city walls, battlefields, caves and a series of common scenes in costume dramas.
On the other hand, Li Huizhu was worried because there was no scene available.
How can they work together?
Anyway, after Bearded Man finished filming, those scenes were useless and could not be reused.
It would be better to sell it to "A Chinese Ghost Story" and make another fortune.
At the same time, "A Chinese Ghost Story" can be put into use with only a few modifications, saving money and time, isn't it perfect?
As a result, when the two of them contacted each other, it was like thunder and lightning, and they hit it off immediately.
Now Li Huizhu has solved her urgent need, and Big Beard has an unexpected joy. This is a win-win situation.
He is only responsible for introducing people to each other. When the two of them negotiate, he will find excuses to wander around.
After a long time, he returned to the room. The two directors were all red-faced and in high spirits. Who knew what they were doing in the room?
"Zhang Yuan, you know this." While the two parties were signing the contract, the bearded man pulled him aside and said, "Don't spread it outside, and don't let anyone know about it."
Why not let it be spread outside? ?
It’s not that the bearded man wants to monopolize this windfall.
If the investor knows that he has resold the used scene, is he not allowed to refund the money?
This old boy is obsessed with money, how can he let go.
"Don't worry, I understand. I've never mentioned it to anyone."
"Okay!" The bearded man winked excitedly.
He’s really stingy, not as good as Fatty Zhao, he didn’t even give a red envelope... Zhang Yuan complained in his heart.
【Received thanks from Zhang Jizhong, reproductive capacity +1, kidney function +1, physical fitness +1! 】
Okay, I’m happy with this attribute, it’s more practical than a red envelope, hehe.
After sending the bearded man away, Zhang Yuan came to Li Huizhu's side with a smile on his face.
"Zhang Yuan, you have helped the crew a lot, thank you very much."
[Received a thank you from Li Huizhu, +1 for directing foundation, +1 for script understanding, and +1 for literary foundation! 】
“It’s all for the crew, I dare not say thank you.” Zhang Yuan waved his hand and lowered his head humbly.
"Without your introduction, the crew wouldn't be able to start work. A delay would be bad for everyone." Director Li said while taking a thick document bag from his assistant.
He handed it to Zhang Yuan.
“Take it.”
Contained here is the complete script of "A Chinese Ghost Story"!
He helped the crew overcome the disaster before filming started. It was not Li Huizhu’s first day in the entertainment industry, so she naturally knew what Zhang Yuan wanted.
The entertainment industry, the entertainment industry, is a circle. Helping each other and mutual benefit are the norm.
There are only a few people who are as stingy as Big Beard and always like to burn bridges.
"I could feel your talent during the audition, so the role of the Seven Nights Demon Lord is given to you."
"Thank you, Director Li."
All three parties won it When you get what you want, wouldn't it be beautiful?
And he also became the first actor in the crew to get a role, except for the male and female protagonists.
"We have two plans for the remuneration, collective or packaged, you choose one yourself."
While Zhang Yuan opened the document bag and carefully looked at the script, Director Li said politely.
"What's wrong? There's something wrong with the script." But suddenly I found that he was frowning.
“No, no problem, I’m fascinated by it.”
Zhang Yuan casually made an excuse.
Are there so few scenes for the Seven Night Demon King?
After checking it, he found that the book given by the crew was very different from his impression.
Qiye’s role has been reduced by at least 40%.
"Hiss... something must have happened to cause the later changes in the script."
The script in hand today is far less exciting and complex than in the previous life.
He thought over and over again and made a decision.
"I choose to calculate the remuneration according to the number of episodes I participate in. If I need to increase the number of scenes..."
"We will increase the remuneration according to the standard, which can be written into the contract." Li Huizhu was very happy.
Now that Zhang Yuan has helped him solve his major problem, this little thing is not a big deal.
In the end, he received a salary of 20,000 yuan per episode, with a total of fifteen episodes expected.
This salary already includes Director Li's reward for his help.
Excluding special circumstances such as "The Legend of the Dragon", during "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon", his single-episode salary was only more than 5,000. Now, in less than a year, it has quadrupled.
The start-up time will be notified separately, but it should not be too long.
Zhang Yuan returned home happily with the contract and script in hand.
The next morning, he received a call from Xu Lu.
"Did you get the role?"
"Yes."
"Congratulations!" Xu Lu's voice revealed sincerity, and she was happy for him from the bottom of her heart.
“What about you?”
“I won’t go.” At this point, Xu Lu smiled freely and said: “The casting has been delayed for too long. I signed another contract. A theater crew.”
"It's a pity that I can no longer work with you."
The crew that Xu Lu signed was called "Protein Girl", starring Zhou Jie and Dai Jun, and Xiao Yanzi in the new version of "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" Li Sheng plays the role.
This film can be regarded as a companion piece to "Pink Lady", but its performance and popularity are far inferior to the former.
But Xu Lu is the first female lead in this film, while "A Chinese Ghost Story" only gave a female fourth or fifth female role. Even a fool knows how to choose.
The so-called casting delay is just an excuse.
"Congratulations to you too. Although we are not on the same crew, we are still starting work."
"Yes, yes, we are both happy!"
They are both happy, after all, they both have a bright future. future.
But there are also people whose future is looming in darkness.
In a certain house...
"Ah, I wasn't chosen!"
After listening to the assistant's words, Nie Yuan didn't calm down for a long time...
(End of this chapter)