this man is not calm

Chapter 272 Comparison

In the last month before the Spring Festival, everyone is very busy. In addition to dealing with Jinxi Culture matters, Jin Shang is also busy coordinating the Spring Festival Gala, which also takes up a lot of energy.

Fortunately, it is basically completed now.

Most of the company's non-local employees began to return to their hometowns one after another to celebrate the New Year. Only local employees had a harder time and had to hold on to the last few shifts.

Most of the people present were waiting for the festival to come and go out to have fun. Only Dai Yiqin still had to go to the TV station's Spring Festival Gala. The rehearsals there were not easy either, although in the last few days, theoretically, special invited stars like Dai Yiqin would definitely be able to take the stage without any accident.

However, there is no guarantee that accidents will happen.

Nan Dalong, who has not seen him these days, is not at ease either. The last part of the "Big Era" trilogy produced by Changdi Culture has been released recently.

These days, there is no such thing as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. People in the industry are not clear about the path of commercial films. The efficient distribution method of centralized screening in the same theater chain to maximize the popularity and harvest the box office in the shortest time is not mature yet.

Movie copies are not cheap, so it is naturally impossible to produce too many copies. For the main creative staff, running for promotion is a must choice. It is normal to carry the film to various locations across the country and screen it in one city after another.

Before digital copies completely took over the mainstream, publicity and distribution was very hard, and you really had to travel to major ticket warehouse cities to attract the maximum number of viewers to buy tickets and watch the show.

After Nan Dalong took the main creator to several big cities, the rest was left to others.

I hurried back to the capital and almost missed the party.

"By the way, Xiao Biao, are you too nervous about the arrangements for Brother Dai in the first half of the year? Not to mention there are three concerts left, and the crew of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" can't be left behind. There are a few friendly guest appearances and a few veteran actors as partners. Starring in a TV series and releasing an album, that’s not how Iron Man works, right?”

"I discussed this matter with Lao Dai..."

Xiao Biao nodded in understanding. Even if he was just plucking wool, this approach was too exaggerated. Originally there was not so much work, but as a result, there were more and more tasks outside of the planned plan. Dai Yiqin is also a very loyal person. Those who helped him when he was down and out almost always accepted them, which led to his current predicament.

"We will focus on the big ones and let go the small ones. The concerts in Central China and the new album will be moved to the second half of the year. On the crew side, the chief director is good and has a good impression of Lao Dai. A slight adjustment in the schedule is not a big problem."

"It's mainly because we have sufficient funds."

Jin Shang nodded understandingly.

If it were like what happened in the previous life, when filming the first version of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", there was no food or housing, and Prime Minister Cao and Liu Guanzhang went to steal vegetables from the old farmland to make tooth sacrifices, and they were pursued to the point where the crew came forward to sponsor them. , that would not be so easy.

If you want to ask whether it is profitable to invest so much money to shoot more than 100 episodes of a large-scale historical drama, just look at the sales of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" novel under Jinxi Culture.

In the long run, there will definitely be no loss. Speculating on this big IP is a business that will make a profit without losing money. We cannot give up because the current investment is too large.

"By the way, Lao Dai, don't be embarrassed on your part..."

Nan Dalong warned Dai Yiqin,

"Please give me some favors if you don't want to accept them. I can't save my face and let the company come forward. Favors like this are endless."

"Ok."

Dai Yiqin agreed.

During this period of time, I really feel too tired. If I continue like this, it will definitely not last long. After a period of heavy work, I still need to take a break and adjust my state.

At present, there is only such a "money tree". It is appropriate to bear more, but there is no need to use it to death.

Seeing that the matter was resolved, Jin Shang also breathed a sigh of relief. Whether it was public or private, some things were better to be settled. Now Dai Yiqin is a senior partner who holds shares in the company. He is not just a wage earner. He works hard. It's okay to make money, don't get sick from overwork, otherwise it will be a big waste.

"Over at the Comprehensive Channel, when will the rehearsal be announced?"

"The day after tomorrow in the afternoon, I plan to go and check the situation tomorrow."

"forget it."

Jin Shang pouted,

"The atmosphere there is a bit depressing. Everyone is very nervous. If you go early, you won't see anything special. It would be better if you arrive a little earlier than the agreed time. It's a mess, and there is no serious reception and arrangement. , it would be bad if there was any trouble."

"Then... okay, I'll go the day after tomorrow, so I won't join in the fun in advance."

I went to see Zhu Jingxiao once, and Jin Shang, who had experienced it on the spot, was quite familiar with him. Usually everyone is relatively harmonious, but once it was time for the review, the pressure on the spot was too great.

It's not like the "Grass Team" party here. There are a lot of rules and regulations. When you go in, you still have to keep a normal mind and be lucky if you gain and lose your life. Otherwise, the greater your hope, the greater your disappointment.

Next, everyone laughed and talked about the interesting things that happened in the past six months. Generally speaking, they were pretty good.

The Nan brothers have their own careers, Mei Fengchun and Fang Hua have gained some fame in the music world, Zhang Yun, a scumbag, can at least be qualified as an art college student, Dai Yiqin has made a comeback, and is famous, and Jin Shang His career is also booming.

Until the end of the year, there were no major setbacks, which was pretty good.

I don't know how long it took, but it started to snow lightly outside. After checking the time, Nan Dalong left in advance. Later, Dai Yiqin, Luo Yang, Zhang Qian and others also left.

After Jin Shang, Li Xuan, Mei Fengchun, Fang Hua and Zhang Yu were left, Mei Fengchun asked curiously:

"Didn't you say you wanted to recruit Zhang Qian or Luo Yang to be the music director? Why didn't you mention a word..."

Jin Shang smiled reservedly:

"The fact that they can come and sit down for a while actually proves that they are still somewhat interested. Once they have a general intention, it is time to negotiate the terms. Today is not a good time to bargain or say those embarrassing things. After the year, find an opportunity to have a formal discussion. "

"That's it!"

Mei Fengchun responded half-understanding,

"You business people are just full of evil thoughts. You don't understand what you are talking about. How can we understand?"

"It's good for you to focus on your music and singing career. You can leave other things to reliable people."

"Everyone does his or her own thing, don't be greedy for perfection, I understand."

Climbing to the top in music is already very difficult, and it consumes almost half of Mei Fengchun's energy. If she gets caught up in trivial matters again, she won't be able to work.

After Jin Shang cheerfully echoed a few words, Fang Hua said:

"Last time you said it was hard to say something clearly on the phone. What was it?"

"My relatives at home, problems over there."

"relative?"

Jin Shang's pupils shrank slightly and he couldn't help being stunned. It took him several seconds to react.

"foreign affairs?"

"right?"

Fang Hua said with some embarrassment, "You also know that my ancestors were most likely missionaries who came from across the sea hundreds of years ago, and I may have a few tenths of foreign blood in my body."

"This happened so many years ago. Looking at your appearance, who would have imagined it if I didn't tell you?"

In such a large country, there are seventy or eighty-year-old ethnic minorities, and the number of those who have left their names in history is estimated to be two to three hundred. Cultural and historical identity are the foundation for the prosperity of this big family.

"What I mean is that, for various reasons, some of my relatives work in the foreign affairs department. This profession, to put it bluntly, is about making friends between countries, so it is particularly difficult to do..."

"How to say?"

"In principle, the responsibility of foreign affairs is to have many friends and few enemies. How can we achieve the goal? Of course it is good for foreigners! But... I think, after saying so much, you should understand that you are hungry."

"Well, I have some experience."

In a country with a rich history and great ambition, ordinary people prefer to be tough on others, demonstrate national prestige and satisfy their vanity. This actually conflicts with the purpose of foreign affairs, so it must be handled with extreme caution.

"It's a matter of state, we have nothing to do with it. Is there anything you need help with?"

"Music albums, get a few more signed limited editions. Let's have some of the Little Mazha Band and Dai Yiqin's. Don't say that they should be given out as symbolic gifts in formal events. The consensus in the cultural field is that at present, There are still relatively few, and the channels for communication in this area will be much wider, and there won’t be too many taboos.”

"Eh? This is a good thing. Lao Dai is quite popular. How can our little Mazar band be so good? Is it because of... the all-English album?"

"Mostly so. There are not many artists in China who can't make it and go abroad to work hard, but there are very few who can get ahead. There are many cultural barriers, but the all-English album is different. Because we are not foreigners, the market potential It has not been fully unearthed, but in other aspects, the influence is greater than imagined. When my cousin attended a banquet, she heard a foreigner praised it. It turned out that the singer was so similar to me. When I came back, I asked, It really is."

"I said, your family doesn't care about you? If you leave it to Yangyin, you won't care about it. The Little Mazar Band is already somewhat famous, right?"

“It’s not just the case that popular singers are popular in China, it’s also similar in foreign countries.”

Fang Hua smiled bitterly,

"That's what happened. Look, what should we do?"

"It's easy to talk about. It's not like we're going to perform on stage. How much work does it take to produce a few collector's edition signed albums? I'll let someone do it and send it over once it's done."

"Okay, I'll reply to my cousin. It's not a big deal, but it needs to be done, and it's urgent."

"I know, don't worry."

Jin Shang made a reassuring gesture, smiled and said,

"Does this count as us going abroad?"

"I think it's hard for Xiao Chunzi and me. There are many beautiful and popular female singers abroad. Our kind can be regarded as exotic at best. But you are somewhat unique. Moreover, you are responsible for composing lyrics and music, and you also perform the singing yourself. He is a talented person who is also highly respected by foreigners."

"And such a good thing, foreigners also think that I have unparalleled talent in poetry, poetry, and poetry?"

"It's hard to say now, but in the future..."

Fang Hua sighed,

"There are differences between inside and outside, but some things are still the same. Xiaochunzi and I can only take the road of pop stars, but you have other choices."

Although Jin Shang has no intention of becoming an international superstar, the fame that comes to his door should not be wasted.

I can’t say when it will be realized.

After finishing Fang Hua's matter, Jin Shang asked Zhang Yu again:

"How is your dance study going? You can't really get a diploma and find an art school to be a teacher, right?"

"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just..."

Zhang Jun hesitated and hesitated to tell the truth. Jin Shang said bluntly:

"Aren't you envious to see Dai Yiqin becoming famous and making a lot of money?"

"A bit! However, I also know that he has paid a lot to be where he is today."

"How can anyone succeed casually?"

Jin Shang thought for a while and then said,

"If you want to live a stable life, you can go to school step by step, graduate, upgrade to a bachelor's degree, do projects, and become a teacher. But being a star is not so easy. Dance itself is relatively professional and has great limitations. It needs a stage for performance. , and it’s extremely difficult to leave a name. Unless you combine it with singing and follow the path of dance music, there is still a chance of survival. As for acting, I won’t talk about it.”

Zhang Jun nodded sheepishly.

She has only been learning dance for half a year. Although she has good physical fitness and decent talent, several dance teachers are still optimistic about her.

It's just that Zhang Yun's singing level, which is the level of winning an excellence award in a campus singing competition, is still a long way from professional standards. It's even worse than Jin Shang's when he just graduated.

Of course, acquired skills such as skills can be learned. As long as Zhang Yun is willing to endure hardships, it is not impossible to develop them through hard work.

"Your family will be arriving in two days. It's rare to celebrate the New Year in the capital this year. Think about it carefully. If you can't make up your mind, discuss it with your family."

"Then...if I decide to give it a try, how are you going to arrange it for me?"

"In the Little Mazar Band, I'll give you a role as a dancer. By the way, pick up skills like electronic keyboards and guitars. It doesn't have to be too good, just act like that."

After listening to Jin Shang's words, Fang Hua asked curiously:

"I am a versatile person who has successfully lost weight, but I still have to take on the role of dancing?"

"She's too dull. It's just you and her, the contrast is too obvious."

Jin Shang pointed at Mei Fengchun, who was caught off guard, and the latter unexpectedly asked:

"And my business?"

"You don't know how unbearable your dancing on the stage is. It's just the two of you. The contrast is too obvious and it's really cruel to you. With one more person, the situation will be better."

"Is this happening? I'm changing it and it will be fine in the future."

"Let's leave it like this for the time being. Since it's a band, there are still three people missing. You three each have your own characteristics and unique voice conditions. You are versatile, good at dancing, and each has your own strengths. In the future, after the group disbands and you go solo, There’s no need to deliberately manage your character.”

"Have you thought about what will happen after the disbandment?"

Mei Fengchun asked unexpectedly, and Jin Shang replied angrily:

"Are you really ready to keep playing? There is a beginning and an end, and there is an end to gathering and separation!"

(End of this chapter)