Chapter 169: Give me some face
“What did Lin Shen do?”
“She didn’t do anything. She just said a few words to Liu Yifei, and then she was targeted by her mother. , Be on guard every day. For this reason, Li Xiaowan and Liu Xiaoli even quarreled once..."
"Li Xiaowan went too?"
"Yes, not only her, but also Chang Jihong and Wang Jinghua. They are all here, the three major domestic agents are here..."
"Please tell me what's going on specifically..."
The deputy director said, Zhang Chen listened.
After a while, the assistant director finally finished speaking, and Zhang Chen also understood the general idea.
Lin Shen is Li Xiaowan’s son. His son came to Thailand to film, so it’s understandable that Li Xiaowan came to visit the show.
Chang Jihong is Jiang Wenli’s manager. It’s his first time working with Zhang Chen, so there’s nothing wrong with coming over to keep a close eye on him.
As for Wang Jinghua, she actually has a reasonable reason.
She came here this time because of Xu Qing.
Xu Qing had never had an agent before. Ever since the news was released in "Manslaughter" and it was confirmed that the golden pair Xu Qing and Jiang Wenli would star, she didn't know where she found out that Xu Qing didn't have an agent yet. , and came to the door in person.
Coincidentally, at that time, the crew mentioned going to Thailand to adapt to the environment, so Wang Jinghua followed her to Thailand.
Zhang Chen felt that Xu Qing was probably taken down by her.
Apart from anything else, Wang Jinghua must have her own uniqueness as an agent, otherwise it would be impossible for so many big stars to be willing to follow her.
He thought about it over and over, and suddenly an idea flashed through him: "Did this series of messy things happen after the two agents Wang Chang arrived?"
"Yes...yes. "The assistant director felt like he was involved in something big.
Zhang Chen had a vague hunch that this matter might have something to do with the two big managers, Wang Jinghua and Chang Jihong.
Although he has no evidence, he feels this way.
No matter what, we definitely can't let them continue to mess up like this.
He wanted to use the two golden flowers to compete for beauty as a publicity stunt, but he did not want them to really compete for beauty.
If you mess up the crew, how can you still film?
Whether it’s the assistants causing trouble or the celebrities behind them, Zhang Chen can’t just sit idly by.
"Okay, then if you do this, from now on, you will ignore any of their requests. If you ask, just say it was me who said it. If you have any requests, let them call me in person. He said, you just need to be responsible for reading the script.”
It's okay to compete for roles, but it's not okay to make his crew miserable.
He ordered the assistant director to do this as a warning. If the trouble continues, then get out of here.
Oh, it seems I have to hurry up and go to Thailand.
I originally wanted to go to the "Wulin Gaiden" exploration class before leaving, but now it seems I can only postpone it.
After attending the symposium, Zhang Chen boarded a flight to Chiang Mai, Thailand, the next day.
Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand and is known as the ‘Rose of the North’.
This time I went to Thailand for filming. Originally, Zhang Chen was planning to ask China Film Group to come forward, but after asking around, it turned out that Jiahe had the most extensive connections in Thailand.
Although Jiahe is the target of public criticism in Hong Kong and is gradually declining, it has once been glorious after all, and its strength in Southeast Asia is still good.
There are 22 cinemas in Bangkok and 18 in Chiang Mai, occupying a large market share, and they have cooperation with SF Century Cinemas, the largest local cinema chain.
In the past, Hong Kong films were the benchmark for Southeast Asia.
If a movie is a hit in Hong Kong, the box office in Southeast Asia will not be much different. If it is a blockbuster in Hong Kong, film producers will not even bother to introduce it.
So the Hong Kong partner of "Manslaughter" is Golden Harvest.
The Thai partner is the largest local film company, Buddha Film Company.
Chen Xi and the Thai guide picked up the plane at the airport.
“We talked directly with the city government, and they agreed, so there was no resistance to many things. In addition, the location was all ready, a small town was chosen, and the photos were sent to you..."< br>
Zhang Chen nodded. So far, Chen Xi has done quite well.
“What’s going on with Xu Qing and Jiang Wenli?”
Chen Xi shrugged: “It’s the agents behind them who are fighting over each other. I have no choice but to step forward on your own. Only your status can suppress them."
Although Zhang Chen is young, he is now a real billionaire director. There are currently only three directors in the country who can achieve this achievement.
There are countless actors who want to play with him, and only he can intimidate those big-name actors. Although Chen Xi is called a producer, she is still a rookie, even though she is Zhang Chen’s spokesperson , the deterrent effect is still low.
When Zhang Chen came to the crew, he immediately approached Wang Jinghua.
"Sister Hua, I heard that you and Sister Chang are competing with each other? Do you have to be ranked in the crew?"
"Director Zhang, this is a huge injustice, you ask Producer Chen, we have always been very cooperative with them. They probably felt that Xu Qing had stolen their heroine, and they were unhappy..."
Zhang Chenxin said that's not what I heard, but he didn't either To tell who is right and who is wrong, as long as this situation can be ended.
"Sister Hua, your actions have affected the crew. Many people have told me about this in the past two days. I personally invited Xu Qing and Jiang Wenli, and I treat everyone equally.< br>
The relevant benefits are clearly written in the contract, and no one in our crew will favor anyone.
Can you give me some face and stop fighting like this? Otherwise, I will be forced to change people, and everyone will lose face by then. "
Zhang Chen said it very tough, it's okay if you don't have to be tough.
"Director Zhang, I guarantee that our Xu Qing will definitely cooperate with your work unconditionally. As long as you take care of the other side, everything in the past will We let bygones be bygones. ”
Wang Jinghua said it loudly and did not say anything more.
Zhang Chen nodded: "Okay, I'll go talk to Sister Chang. I hope you can coexist peacefully. It only takes about twenty days, so it's best for everyone to be in peace."
"Director Zhang, we are also forced to fight. Among actresses, cast is very important.
The other side was robbed of the heroine by Xu Qing, and I felt unhappy. We can understand this, but in terms of treatment
Nothing is trivial in the entertainment industry.
Today we take a step back, tomorrow there will be news reports that Jiang Wenli defeated Xu Qing, and the day after tomorrow someone will dare to say that Jiang Wenli is the first, and Xu Qing is only the second..."
What Wang Jinghua said makes sense, she The situation mentioned may indeed happen.
The competition between actresses is inherently cruel. They have to pay attention to their positions and seats. This does not mean that the actors themselves should pay attention to it, but if you don't pay attention to it. , the circle will really look down on you
Unless you are already a big boss and have reached the point where you don’t rely on these things at all.
Why was Li Lianhua robbed of his seat at the Endeavor Banquet in his previous life? I would rather stand than sit in the back seat because of this
The Feast of Endeavors is also seeking death. He probably thought that Li Lianhua was getting old and didn't have enough cards, so he came up with such a dirty trick.
The ecstasy caused by Li Lianhua later was deserved.
Zhang Chen didn't really pay much attention to these things before. In the daily announcements, those who said you were more attractive than me and I was more attractive to you were all treated as jokes.
But only when you really enter this circle will you know the meaning behind it.
If an actor, especially an actress, doesn't pay attention to these things, he will be called a second-tier actor by public relations every day.
As time goes by, it really becomes a second factor.
Rank is not about strength, but more about people’s views and public opinion.
Public opinion says that you are the second level every day. Even if you are the first level, you will gradually become the second level.
So in this regard, there is no way to give up even one step.
"Okay, I'll go talk to Sister Chang again. Sister Hua, we've agreed..." Zhang Chen took care of Wang Jinghua's side and went straight to Chang Jihong's place.
Chang Jihong had been waiting at the door for a long time. He knew that Zhang Chen had gone to see Wang Jinghua just now, so when he came to his side now, he must be here to solve the problem.
When Zhang Chen explained the matter, Chang Jihong’s attitude was very good.
“Don’t worry, Director Zhang, when did we Wenli have such a scandal? Every crew didn’t praise our Wenli for her dedication...”
“Well, I know that too. , Teacher Jiang Wenli’s reputation has always been very good.”
“That’s right...”
"You said you wanted them to cooperate, and we immediately gave up the position of the heroine. This is not enough cooperation. If we want to cause trouble, why should I give up the position of the heroine?"
Chang What Ji Hong said made sense, and Zhang Chen didn't know what the problem was for a while.
"Okay, I know she definitely didn't say anything good about us, so I won't argue. I only have one request, that the crew can treat everyone equally."
"This is definitely not the case. The problem is, when we signed the contract, we said that "Manslaughter" is a two-female starring role, there is no problem of the protagonist and the supporting role, both of them are the protagonists," Zhang Chen assured, patting his chest.
“Okay, with Director Zhang’s words, we can rest assured.”
But those who should complain must still complain.
"Director Zhang, it's not that we are playing tricks, we have to fight for something. You can go and ask around in the industry. Wen Li is well-known among all the crews. We have worked with her, big and small. Actors all praise Wenli for her professionalism.
But the role of an actress is directly linked to endorsements. The other side wants to suppress us. This is not a matter of bowing down. It's all about money. < br>
What's more, as for Xu Qing, why does she have any good roles other than Ren Yingying? We Wenli are different. Grand Slam winners, in fact, we don't want to wade into this muddy water at all. , they have been provoking..."
Chang Jihong said, well, why does it feel so familiar?
Did Wang Jinghua say the same thing just now?
“This time the person named Xu is indeed a bit too much. We gave up the role to match the movie. By the way, Wen Li also wanted to challenge the villain role. The opposite would be great. I really thought I was a villain. ..."
Chang Jihong was indignant.
Zhang Chen comforted: "Sister Chang, let's not talk about anything else. I just came over there and said the same thing.
Everyone, give me a face and write off the previous one. , no matter who is right or wrong, let’s focus on the show, okay, let’s work together to make a good show.”
"Director Zhang is right."
"Okay, that's settled."
The back and forth with Ni Ni finally solved the matter for the time being.
(End of this chapter)