After getting the news from Zhao Jian, Zhang Yuan put down his phone and looked solemn.
"What's the matter?"
Liu Shishi, who had just finished eating the creamy lobster pasta with chopsticks and still had some milk on the corner of her mouth, saw that his face was not good and asked with some worry.
“There is some trouble over there in the imperial capital, we will have to deal with it later.”
Zhang Yuan immediately adjusted his expression.
The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and it only made her more troubled that they couldn't see each other occasionally.
This time for "New Liaozhai", Boss Cai finally offered him 1.5 million.
Although there isn’t much to watch, it is a unit drama after all, and the shooting cycle is quite short, unlike “Legend of Sword and Fairy” and “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” which only last half a year.
This film was very calculated, and he only had to shoot it for more than a month.
And boss Cai also adjusted the schedule of the entire crew for him, which can be said to be a great deal of face.
At the same time, because of the contract agreement, even Huang Xiaoming's salary is only one million, which is much lower than him.
As for young actors like Yang Mi, although she is the heroine of the unit, her salary is only 500,000.
But this person is already very happy, because when the overbearing and stingy old lady Li Shaohong is filming his own Rong Xinda film, the pay will be even worse.
The same goes for filming "The Condor". Zhang Yuan's salary was only more than 200,000 yuan, and only Guo Xiang, her little one, could make a lot of money.
Due to Liu Shishi’s lack of acting experience, he put her into the cast, and the pay was even less, less than 400,000.
But like Yang Mi, this is much higher than her previous salary.
Not only did she generously treat herself to a feast, she also planned a bunch of bags and toys to buy in advance. She had already spent all the money in advance before the remuneration came in.
Zhang Yuan shook his head inwardly as he listened to her enthusiastic talk about her plans to buy bags, sunglasses, and floral skirts.
This little bitch is such a spendthrift.
In the future, when her film salary becomes higher and advertising revenue increases, I must help her make a financial plan.
Zhang Yuan was really worried that she would go bankrupt in any minute.
She is the kind of young girl with a very simple mind and uncomplicated thoughts. Whenever I get along with her, I feel relaxed.
After finishing the meal with her, the little lion hooked his arm and walked out of the restaurant.
"This is Hengdian, there are paparazzi reporters everywhere, and it is easy to be photographed on the street."
"Oh..." She reluctantly let go of her arm.
"Junior brother, I haven't been here very often, why don't you accompany me to visit Hengdian." She looked forward to it, her eyes reflecting the stars.
"By the way, I plan to stay here for a few days. My parents will also come over to play. I will take you to meet them."
"Uh..." Zhang Yuan hesitated.
It’s not appropriate to meet my parents right now...
Although Mr. Yuan’s relationship is there, it’s okay to meet.
But this time it really didn’t work.
"I'm sorry, I have to rush back to the Imperial Capital, and I can't accompany you this time."
"I have to leave now."
"Yes."
< br>Zhang Yuan doesn’t want to either.
While eating just now, he was thinking about what type of room he would stay in that night.
But things are urgent.
In the restaurant just now, while Liu Shishi was going to the bathroom, he made several calls to Shu Chang, and they were all on the phone.
Shuchang's mind should not make such a low-level mistake as crashing the car during the contract period.
Zhang Yuan estimated that she must be actively handling it herself.
But I was still worried, so it was better to go back and solve it myself.
Forget about others, he really can’t ignore singing.
Because he doesn’t care, no one really cares about her.
"Well..." The little lion bit his lip and made a whimpering sound like a kitten. He was obviously hurt that he had to leave in a hurry after only a few hours of seeing the two.
Zhang Yuan glanced at his phone and calculated the flight time. He could probably spare half an hour.
"There is a small alley over there, it's dark and there should be no one there."
"Hey!" The young senior sister immediately became energetic, and the two of them walked over secretly, looking forward and backward.
The two of them kissed and touched each other in the dark corner for a long time. Zhang Yuan didn't stop until the little senior sister's body was soft and hot, sticking to him like a ball of rice cakes just out of the pan.
Something will happen if you don't stop.
After the little lion said goodbye to him reluctantly, he got on the flight back to the imperial capital.
Before getting on the plane, he also called Cheng Hao and asked her to go to his home and school in person to find Shu Chang. He would question him personally when he returned home.
Sitting on the plane, he thought carefully.
"Zhao Jian is also a veteran..."
He remembered that Zhao Jian first said that the film was short of money. After he expressed interest and willingness to invest money, this Only then did they talk about Shu Chang's contract.
If he refuses to pay, will the other party still say it?
That's not necessarily the case.
In the world of martial arts, more is worse than less. Who plays the leading role has anything to do with him as a martial arts director, and he is not responsible for casting.
"Sure enough, money and love are both indispensable."
Hurry back to the pimp alley.
As soon as they entered the house, Cheng Haozheng and Shu Chang were sitting across from each other in the small courtyard.
And both of them lowered their heads, looking a little depressed.
"What's the matter? Let's talk quickly." He put down his backpack and came to the two of them without any delay.
"The contract for singing..."
"Let her speak for herself."
Cheng Hao was about to speak, but he interrupted.
This is a very serious matter, and if not handled properly, it will affect the artist's future.
And Zhang Yuan must want to know Shu Chang's attitude, whether she is planning to cheat on the show for money.
If this offends the crew, no matter how good their relationship is, I will not forgive them easily.
“The crew of "Lotus Lantern" contacted me a long time ago, and I have auditioned several times."
"After they selected me, they wanted to sign a contract with me, but I deliberately delayed for a few days.”
Shu Chang didn't dare to look into his eyes, lowered his head and whispered.
“Why do you have to delay for a few days?”
“Because if you delay for a few days, my agent contract will expire and I can sign a contract with your company.”
Zhang Yuan frowned and glanced at Cheng Hao.
The good sister nodded: "Yes, the film contract for "Lotus Lantern" was only won after I signed the management contract with Chang Chang."
Zhang Yuan's heart softened.
He understood why Shu Chang had to delay for a few days.
After the contract with the agent ends and you sign a contract with him, the share will belong to him.
She still had to split the money, so she thought it would be better to earn it for herself.
"What happened to the contract?" After thinking about it, he adjusted his mood and asked again.
"Well, that was signed by my agent, no, my former agent." Shu Chang was annoyed and a little ashamed.
“I didn’t know he also signed a crew for me.”
“Don’t you know...didn’t your agent tell you?”
“ No." Chang Chang shook her head: "The play is called "Three Drops of Blood". It's a costume drama. It's not high-cost and doesn't have any big stars starring."
"I haven't even seen the script. I won’t accept this kind of low-budget film that may not be good on air.”
Shu Chang is actually very smart. She knows very well that she is quite popular now and is one of the top actresses among young actresses. How could she accept such low-cost costumes?
The films she took on were all films like "The Secret of the City" and "The Lotus Lantern", which either had the blessing of famous works or were large-scale investments and big productions.
"When did your agent sign the contract for "Three Drops of Blood"?" Zhang Yuan seemed to be familiar with it.
"Just about a week ago."
"Is it after you were sure that I wouldn't renew my contract with you?"
"Yeah." Changshang nodded vigorously.
“What about the agent who signed the film contract? Where is he now?”
“I have been calling, but I can’t contact him.”
< br>Hohoho... Zhang Yuan basically knew what was going on.
Every bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit.
What's Shu Chang's situation now?
He debuted in his teens and starred in "The Secret History of Xiaozhuang" at the age of fourteen or fifteen. After that, he played important supporting roles in several major works every year.
After "The Secret of the City", she starred in several major TV series as the heroine. She is not a rising star, she is already a star!
What can fame bring?
Money!
As her agent, I have seen more and more film contracts and advertisements, and the film remuneration and contract prices are also getting higher and higher.
But right here, you said to me...
“I’m sorry, we won’t renew the contract.”
“I’m going to find another agency. .”
How do you think this agent feels?
A money tree is lost!
Destroy people's wealth and kill their parents!
We have been working together for many years, and we have feelings for each other...that doesn't work.
The biggest pain in life is that the person is still there but the money is gone.
Have you made a lot of money from Shu Chang before?
Then why can’t I make more money in the future?
People are like this. What they have obtained takes it for granted.
Once lost, there will be resentment.
However, up to this point, the problem is actually not big.
It is not uncommon for artists, managers, and agencies to split up and merge.
There are also many conflicts and breakups, so it’s not surprising.
But there are two problems with Shu Chang.
First, as she said, she deliberately delayed not signing the contract with "Lotus Lantern" just to let Zhang Yuan earn the money.
She is happy to give Zhang Yuan a share of the work.
But in the eyes of the former agent, it was very unpleasant.
Obviously it was a job I contacted when I was there, but in the end the money was earned by someone else.
Secondly, people have to ask, if you don’t cooperate with me, who are you planning to hang out with?
If Shu Chang signed a contract with a famous company such as Hua Yi, Hairun, and Rong Xinda, his former manager would probably not dare to mess around.
Afraid of retaliation.
But when I asked about it, what was it?
A management company run by a young artist?
There aren’t even many people?
Even if Zhang Yuan is very popular, in the eyes of outsiders, he has not signed a contract with a big company, so he belongs to the category without background.
With such a combination, the agent will be angry and evil in his heart!
Gan!
Won’t you let me make money?
Bah, I have to earn a vote before I live or die!
The investment in "Three Drops of Blood" was not high, and the agent offered a salary of up to three million.
The crew naturally disagreed at first.
But brokers say payment options are negotiable.
Pay 50% before filming starts, and then pay 50% after it is broadcast.
The film crew was also interested.
If the broadcasting effect is good, I will give you money.
If the broadcasting effect is not good and I lose money, then I just throw my hands together and waste the other half, right?
The film crew's little idea was exactly what the agent wanted.
After paying a salary of 1.5 million in advance, the crew could not contact the agent.
I called Shu Chang and learned that she had signed a contract with "Baolian Lantern".
The crew of "Three Drops of Blood" got angry and said they would go to court to file a lawsuit.
And this matter also reached the producer of "Lotus Lantern".
As a result, Shu Changqian didn't get a single point, but he wanted to sue her and planned to fire her at the same time.
Singing and explaining, both ends were scolded because they were not human beings.
After Zhang Yuan listened, he was silent for a while and then spoke.
"So, if Zhao Jian doesn't call me to tell me, how long are you going to keep it secret from me?"
Shu Chang's lips trembled and he answered cautiously.
"I was afraid that I would cause trouble to you when I first arrived, so..."
"This is a big deal, and the longer you delay, the more likely it is to cause problems."
"You did a very bad job!"
Chang Chang trembled all over and was speechless.
“Raise your head and look at me.” Zhang Yuan said seriously.
She then raised her little head, which had not been raised all night, and squinted her eyes as if looking directly at the midday sun.
"Hey... remember to tell me as soon as possible next time, understand?"
Zhang Yuan sighed heavily.
She can't be entirely blamed for this.
"Yeah." Changing sang raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
"She is still young and can be easily misled, but we are adults and the leaders of the company, and we should not make such stupid mistakes."
He turned to Cheng Hao and said.
The good sister also nodded guiltily.
She had been worried before Zhang Yuan came home.
She didn't know how to solve this problem.
She was also afraid that Zhang Yuan would blame her.
But when I heard him speaking and taking on the responsibility with her, I felt a lot more relaxed.
"Take this as a warning. When new people come in the future, you must make a good preparation in advance."
"Hey." Cheng Hao responded seriously.
“Okay, things have happened, so don’t be sad or upset.”
"What we need to consider now is how to solve it." Zhang Yuan looked at Cheng Hao: "As a leader, do you have any ideas?"
"I want to call the police first and arrest the former agent."< br>
"Heh..." Zhang Yuan chuckled.
"Maybe they have taken a smuggling boat to Thailand, and then transferred to Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia."
Cheng Hao wonders, how come you are so familiar with the route of this trip.
That's because she hasn't watched "Detective Chinatown"...
"At this time, arresting people and seeking justice is meaningless."
"In the entertainment industry, people who deal with problems The first priority is to reduce the impact."
"Because for artists, reputation is the most important thing."
Zhang Yuan touched his chin and thought for a moment: "I see, first. Lower your profile and talk to the two crew members.”
"How to talk?"
"First of all, Chang Chang will not go to "Three Drops of Blood"."
"So, our choice is nothing more than spending money to make peace. , let the other party not make a big lawsuit and affect the reputation of singing. "That will require triple compensation. Not only will you not get a cent, but you will have to pay 4.5 million in vain!" My obsession with money came back again.
“Anyway, in my heart, the reputation of singing is worth 4.5 million.”
"Besides, at times like this, the least important thing is money."
"Save land and lose people, and everyone and land are lost. Save people and lose land, and everyone and land are saved. Do you understand."
"Changchang, can you get this money?" Zhang Yuan asked.
She shook her head: "I don't have that much cash, I already bought a house..."
Zhang Yuan thought to himself, but he listened to himself and bought real estate.
"Okay, I still have a few million in my account, which should be enough. My dear sister, you contact the crew of "Three Drops of Blood" tomorrow. As long as they don't make any noise, I will pay for it."
This He kept the money and ability to invest in "Wulin Gaiden".
"Brother Yuan, don't spend so much money on me..." Changshang spoke with both emotion and reluctance.
"You're overthinking it. It's not free. It's the brokerage company's account. You have to work to pay it back."
"This money will teach you a lesson. In the future Be careful outside and be wary of others, even if you have been with them for many years.”
It can also be regarded as a lesson for us. "Zhang Yuan looked at Cheng Hao.
"Next, it's the "Lotus Lantern" side. "Zhang Yuan patted Chang Chang on the shoulder.
"The producer scolded you? "
"Well, he said I was immoral, unprofessional, and a liar. "Shu Chang said very aggrievedly.
"It's okay, I will give him a reason not to be angry. ”
"What are you going to do?" Cheng Hao asked curiously.
"Chang Chang, have you experienced the joy of bringing money into a group?"
Shu Chang opened his eyes wide, then shook his head.
"It's okay, you will experience it soon!" (End of this chapter)