Chapter 177 Huayi’s Melon
December 15.
Finally returned to the capital.
Xu Kun and Li Yixiang made an appointment to visit Bao Qiang on the set of "Wulin Gaiden" in two days, and the two of them returned home.
Although Li Yixiang was not the leading actor in the two dramas before and after, he still earned a lot of money working as an oddball on the crew. With the money in hand, he wanted to make literary films again.
I don’t know if Brother Li has this addiction.
As for Xu Kun, he slept at home for two consecutive days, sleeping until the sky was dark. Although he had been very careful when filming Tianjian in the past, Liu Haibo would definitely not dare to use him as a donkey of the production team.
If it hadn't been for Ge You's sudden call, Xu Kun would have been able to sleep for two more days.
That afternoon, Xu Kun went to Ge You's house with two black-bone chickens.
As soon as he entered the door, he shouted loudly: "Auntie, I didn't learn anything else when I went back to the south. I just learned how to stew black-bone chicken and white phoenix soup - add some Chinese medicinal materials to the soup, it is nourishing and beautiful!"
"I have such an old eyebrow, what else can I take care of?"
Ge You's wife He Yuan said and reached out to pick up the two black-bone chickens.
"No, no, no!"
Xu Kun drew back his hand and said, "Just rest. Today I have to show my uncle Ge a lesson and let him know what a good model man is, so that he won't always regard me as a negative example."
He Yuan shook his head and laughed when he heard this.
She is just an ordinary elementary school art teacher, and she doesn't care much about things in the circle, so she is actually very close to Xu Kun, who only talks about her family's shortcomings every time she comes here.
Otherwise, Xu Kun would not be regarded as a typical example of someone who has a crooked upper beam and a crooked lower beam.
Although Xu Kun said he wanted to show off his skills, He Yuan still followed the kitchen. It was not until he confirmed that Xu Kun's knife skills were pretty good and that he was not just a showman who boasted about it that he felt relieved and left the kitchen to Xu Kun.
When Xu Kun took care of it and put the black-bone chicken into the big casserole, Ge You came back from outside with Lu Xing.
Seeing Xu Kun working in the kitchen, Lu Xing exclaimed exaggeratedly: "Can you do this well? Don't cook the rice."
"Brother Lu, just wait and see!"
Xu Kun threw the medicinal package that he had prepared long ago into the pot, first brought it to a boil over high heat, and then lowered it to a low heat to simmer.
Then he went out to say hello to Ge You.
Ge You touched his bald head and said happily: "Okay Kun'er, Director Feng praised you a lot when he came back from the south. In the past two days, most of the Beijing film and television circles have spread the news."
"Director Feng is not such a showy person, isn't he?"
Xu Kun was a little confused: "He also said that after returning to the capital, he would take some time off before editing the film."
"Hey, Director Feng was hospitalized when he returned to the capital. We all heard what he said when we went to visit the doctor."
"Then I have to go..."
"Let's go tomorrow. How can we visit patients in the afternoon?"
The two chatted for a while, and Lu Xing looked at him with enthusiasm. After all, his uncle had never praised him so much, so he interrupted: "Uncle, he is still stewing chicken over there. Should we talk about business first? Son?"
"Don't worry, I'm watching the fire."
He Yuan's voice came from the kitchen: "I'll prepare two more dishes for you to drink with."
"Auntie, you have to leave the job of serving chicken soup to me!"
Xu Kun also shouted loudly, and then curiously asked Ge You what was the serious reason why he came to him this time.
"Actually, it was Hua Yi who caused trouble."
Ge Youba sipped her tea and said, "You all know Wang Jinghua, right? Her contract with Huayi will expire in August next year."
"Wang Jinghua doesn't want to renew her contract and plans to change jobs?!"
Xu Kun blurted out that he had a vague impression of this matter, but whether he saw it from the news or heard it from the inmates, he couldn't remember clearly.
"It's possible." Ge You nodded and said: "The Wang brothers are very dissatisfied with Wang Jinghua holding a large number of artist contracts but refusing to hand them over to the company, so they have been fighting openly and secretly with Wang Jinghua in the past two years. Recently, they renewed their contract Regarding the incident, Wang Jinghua took a counterattack and wanted the Wang brothers to write the clause that she had control over the artist contract directly into the contract. "
Having said this, he shook his head helplessly and said: "This is the reason why I don't want to sign in Huayi. The Wang brothers have been used to smooth sailing in the past two years. They thought that with Huayi's reputation, even if Wang Jinghua chose to leave, it would not cause too much trouble. Big impact.
But I asked people privately, and most people clearly agreed with Wang Jinghua more than Hua Yilai - if this continues, there will definitely be big trouble next August. "
Xu Kun is quite happy to eat Huayi's melon, but what does this matter have to do with him and Lu Xing?
“Of course it does matter.”
Ge You explained: "If Wang Jinghua really takes away a large number of people, Huayi will definitely be in a hurry to add new blood. By then, you two will definitely be Huayi's key targets.
If you want to join Huayi, this is definitely the best opportunity. There will be no shortage of publicity and resources. If you don’t want to join Huayi, just tell me in advance. I will be easy to find. I'll give you a reason to reject it. "
I see.
In this way, once Wang Jinghua leaves with his artists, Huayi's new blood will be mainly young and popular niches and Xiaohua.
Xu Kun and Lu Xing are actually only at the lower-middle level among today's popular niches - Xu Kun is too junior and Lu Xing is more senior, but the dramas he starred in were not as popular as Xu Kun's Heroes of the Sword.
But because of their relationship with Ge You, they will definitely be the first ones to win over, and the treatment given should not be much worse than those of top niche students and flowers.
Lu Xing rubbed his hands with some excitement and said, "Then join. As long as you are here, uncle, let's sign a two-year contract and take advantage of this wave of resources first, and wait for the price later!"
Xu Kun was also a little moved.
He originally didn't want to join Huayi because he didn't want to be restricted by the film and television company, but if Huayi could provide a lot of resources...
"Uncle, what resources do you think Huayi can provide?"
"Blockbuster!"
Ge You uttered these two words heavily, and Xu Kun and Lu Xing, who were opposite him, both brightened up.
Lao Mouzi's "Hero" entered the North American market this year, and it was an instant hit. Everyone was shouting that the "era of blockbusters" has arrived, but there are directors in the mainland who are really capable, prestigious, and well-connected and can control "blockbuster movies." , in fact, they are Lao Mouzi, Feng Xiaogang and Director Chen.
Who wants to miss such an opportunity?
"Can I play the leading role?!"
"Can you be the leading actor?"
Xu Kun and Lu Xing asked almost in unison.
"Next year will be tough, but in 2006 and 2007 there should be opportunities for young actors to take the lead. But whether you can win it in the end depends on your own abilities."
Until 2006 or 2007?
Doesn’t that mean that you have to work hard in Huayi before you have a chance to compete for the chance to star in a blockbuster movie?
Although Feng Xiaogang and Ge You definitely have certain advantages based on their relationship, it is the Wang brothers who have the final say in Huayi...
Xu Kun's excitement subsided a bit, and Lu Xing also smacked his lips and was no longer in a hurry to express his position.
Upon seeing this, Ge You said: "You don't have to rush to make a decision. Anyway, there is still more than half a year. The reason why I tell you this is to remind you that it is best not to cause any big trouble during this period, otherwise..."
"Uncle, don't worry."
Lu Xing interrupted him and said disapprovingly: "I have been running a single gang outside for several years, and all the people here have been eliminated for a long time."
When Ge You reached the words of advice, he choked back his words.
In fact, what Ge You is really worried about is his nephew. Although Xu Kun has many scandals, which popular young man doesn't carry a lot of gossip?
The important thing is that almost no one who has worked with Xu Kun has anything bad to say about him.
On the other hand, Lu Xing's words and actions have obviously changed since he and Jia Jingwen made their relationship public.
Originally, Ge You wanted to take the opportunity to hit Lu Xing a few words, but seeing Lu Xing's disapproval, he was afraid of arousing the boy's rebellious mentality.
Forget it, the worst thing to do is to keep an eye on it more in the future.
There is no way, my sister is far away in the United States, and I am the only elder beside Lu Xing, who cares about me?
"Kun'er, come and see if the chicken soup is ready~"
At this time, He Yuan said hello in the kitchen, Xu Kun hurriedly ran in to do some work, and then came out with a large basin of steaming water, shouting: "Here comes the chicken soup~"
(End of chapter)