I make a thriller, it's God chasing and feeding

Chapter 178 [The horror at night is set, and the first commandment is faced head-on]

[Lu Zhengyi: @All members I’m sorry, I’ve been a little busy recently and haven’t paid attention to the group.The new film is scheduled to be released on November 27, Xiayuan Festival. 】

[Lu Zhengyi: @张煜老张, remember not to go see it. I have already sent a message to my sister-in-law, and you are strictly prohibited from traveling during this period. 】

[Lu Zhengyi: By the way, I invite someone to join the group. 】

['Zhang Xueming' has joined the group chat. 】

After the film was submitted for review, Lu Zhengyi, who had hardly been in the group, appeared again.

Others in the group were not surprised by the announcement of the First Commandment.

According to the previous release time of the film after completion, it is almost November or December.

What surprised them was Zhang Xueming's entry into the group.

[Zhang Yu: I know, I know, but your attitude makes me more curious about what this movie is like. 】

[Zhang Yu: Welcome Mr. Zhang to the group. 】

[Yu Wenxiu: Welcome Mr. Zhang! 】

[Ajie: Welcome Mr. Zhang! 】

[Zhang Yuming: Welcome sister-in-law! 】

[Chang Zhengwei: Welcome sister-in-law! 】

[Bai Wei: Welcome sister-in-law...]

Immediately afterwards, the welcoming queue below turned crooked as he spoke.

No matter how old you are, you are always called 'sister-in-law'. '

[Lu Zhengyi: She just left for work. She should be driving now and shouldn’t have time to reply to messages. 】

[Zhang Yuming: ohhhhhhh! 】

[Bai Wei: ohhhhhh! 】

[Ajie: Director Lu, this scale is a bit big. 】

……

early morning,

Throughout the house,

On the sofa, Lu Zhengyi was sitting on the sofa, just saying goodbye to Zhang Xueming who had just gone to work, and was planning to talk about the release of the next movie.

Looking at the messages on the phone screen, he couldn't help but smile on his face and shook his head helplessly.

"Okay, stop teasing."

He edited the message in the message box, "Xiao Ming, how is your status?"

Following Lu Zhengyi's inquiry, Zhang Yuming, who was still leading the rhythm in the group, sent a crying emoticon.

[Zhang Yuming: I have become autistic and have been hiding at home for many days. It turns out that being a big star feels so tiring. 】

[Yu Li: Director Lu, you don’t know. Some time ago, he thought he was as transparent as before, so he put on a mask and went out to buy things. As a result, he was surrounded by a group of people on the way.Fortunately, they are all fans who have watched our movies and support us, not those fans who are afraid of the night, otherwise they will be thrown eggs. 】

[Zhang Yu: Xiao Ming, if you become popular, you must have the awareness to become popular. In addition to personal remarks, you must also be stricter with yourself in terms of behavior. 】

Looking at the news in the group chat, Lu Zhengyi was not surprised.

In fact, he knew about this matter, and Zhang Xueming also knew about it.

But some time ago, they didn't have time to deal with this.

"Actually, Xueming and I have been discussing things about you actors recently."

Lu Zhengyi responded to the message, "After all, you are the people in front of the stage. Compared with me, who is behind the scenes, and other people who work behind the scenes, your life and work will definitely be affected to a certain extent as your fame grows. No matter what It’s good and it’s bad.”

"And in a sense, even if you signed under my team agreement, it's not easy to find an agency."

"So at present, we are considering setting up a docking department for you actors from the light and shadow side, responsible for docking your online, offline activities, interviews, various speeches and performances, to avoid the situation before, Xiao Ming posted on Weibo Treat it like a private update or a circle of friends, and I’ll hire an agent for you.”

When his message was posted here, only Zhang Yuming was left in the group posting emoticons such as 'sorry', 'cold fist', and 'bow'.

"But based on the situation you just mentioned, I think we may need to assign you an assistant or something."

Lu Zhengyi continued to send a message, "After all, people are famous, and it is indeed inconvenient to do many things, such as going to the store to buy things, driving out for fun, etc. If a person is exposed, it will still be quite troublesome."

"Of course, as for the agent, I think it is necessary. But as for the assistant, if you don't need us to arrange it, you can find someone by yourself. Like Lily, you can find a few assistants in life."

"But first, the assistant you find must be reliable. Don't secretly collect some evidence and then expose what happened on the set."

Although, compared to the beginning, Lu Zhengyi is now confident that after the incident was exposed, he quickly suppressed it and 404ed the relevant topic.

But if he can avoid being exposed, he can still control it.

[Chang Zhengwei: I will listen to Director Lu’s arrangements, whether he is an agent or an assistant. 】

Teacher Chang was as sincere as ever and directly chose to leave everything to Lu Zhengyi.

[Yu Wenxiu: It’s the same here. 】

Followed by Yu Wenxiu and Zhang Yuming.

As for Yu Li, because she had hired assistants in the first place, it was hard for her to fire them directly, so she only accepted the management of the agent.

As for Li Zhenxi, she also rejected the assistant's arrangement.

In terms of follow-up, she does not plan to go deep into the entertainment industry. Except for Lu Zhengyi's need, she will not take on jobs alone for other crews.

It seems that Li Zhenxi still wants to focus on taking care of her daughter.

Moreover, she believed that it would be more appropriate for her to be her daughter's assistant, without the need for additional personnel to intervene.

"Okay, I just want to briefly inform you."

Lu Zhengyi confirmed the situation and replied, "Following up, Xueming will arrange for others to communicate with you in more detail, as well as additional contract matters."

[Zhang Xueming: For the sake of convenience, do you have any planning needs? For example, you only want to star in movies in the future, or what type of movies you only want to star in, or you want to participate in variety shows to increase your exposure. These are all fine. Chat with me privately first. 】

[Zhang Xueming: Of course, I am communicating with you as the person in charge of Light and Shadow Media. If there are any conflicts in arrangements, you can also communicate with me through Director Lu. After all, he is your direct superior. 】

[Zhang Xueming: Regarding the road shows and publicity sessions after the First Commandment, I also plan to show you a few plans. 】

What surprised Lu Zhengyi was that Zhang Xueming, who originally thought he had just left home and should be driving, suddenly sent a few messages in the group.

It can be seen that she has been peeking at the screen.

Lu Zhengyi sat up straight on the sofa and liked her in the group, "Don't play with your phone while driving."

[Zhang Xueming: I haven’t left yet. I ordered some afternoon tea at a nearby coffee shop. I plan to give benefits to the employees. After all, the news will be announced in a few days. We need to let the employees know first before we can do the rest. s arrangement. 】

[Lu Zhengyi: For a coffee shop, it should be cakes, milk tea, coffee... and other meals. Some employees may not like it, so why not have something real? I will go directly to your company's main group and send them a lucky red envelope. Bar. 】

[Zhang Xueming: ...We will give out red envelopes when we officially get married.Don't worry, I won't compete with you to pay. 】

When Lu Zhengyi thought about it, it was the same.

But soon, a 'strange' avatar appeared in his field of vision.

[Zhang Yu: I think I need to remind you that you are currently chatting on a public screen. 】

[Yu Li: Oh, Assistant Director Zhang, why did you interrupt them? 】

[Zhang Yuming: Yes, yes, I am enjoying it. (And we want the red envelope too! Director Lu, we are your direct subordinates!)]

[Li Zhenxi: @张雪茗 Sister-in-law, Ning Ning said that during the winter vacation, she would like to join a group and experience life, but Director Lu may not have started filming the next part by then. Can... (Poor)]

[Zhang Xueming: Okay, I’ll ask someone to look out for a relatively high-quality crew that needs child actors. 】

[Li Zhenxi: Thank you, sister-in-law! 】

[Zhang Xueming: If others need it, they can also communicate with me, or communicate with Director Lu, and I will make arrangements based on the situation.Ajie, Xiaowei... you behind the scenes, if you want to take on some private work when the crew doesn't have a role, you can also come to me. 】

[Ajie: Thank you, sister-in-law! 】

[Zhang Yuming: Well, I feel like I am being taken care of by a big boss. 】

Lu Zhengyi looked at their speeches and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

He didn't feel that things were out of control just because they started contacting Zhang Xueming, and he had some thoughts that the Mei Civet Cat crew was slowly being swallowed up by light and shadow.

Because it is impossible.

What connects the members of the Mei Tanuki crew is not personal connections, but secrets that they protect together. '

'Ding dong. '

At this time, the private chat box popped up.

Zhang Xueming, who was still in the group chat, sent a message.

"As for my assistance to them, it is all based on the relationship between me and you, as a cooperation with a friendly businessman. I will emphasize this clearly in the subsequent communication with them, so that they will not be confused about who belongs to Which company."

Obviously, she also thought about it, and some things were clear.

Lu Zhengyi did not reply with words such as 'It's okay', 'I believe you', 'Leave it all to you', etc., after the typing sound of 'da da da' ended.

The word "understand" appeared on the screen.

There is no need for him to say something for the occasion, or to take advantage of this moment to give others trust.

But separate at the right time.

They are at work now.

Work and life should be distinguished in some matters.

I believe that with Zhang Xueming's temperament, she would also prefer to get the reply of 'understanding', rather than other personal words that seem to be uttered because of a personal relationship.

From the operations staff to resources such as 'movies', 'TV series', 'variety shows'... Zhang Xueming is very friendly to the people on the Mei Civet Cat crew and basically provides them with the greatest convenience.

This is the benefit of deepening ties with an established media company.

As a crew member, Lu Zhengyi can only help them within the scope of his own film.

Outside of the set, he can only help solve some minor supernatural matters.

As for accepting scenes, accepting jobs, and running operations... Lu Zhengyi may be able to help with these matters, but his personal energy is limited, and he cannot solve them or take care of them all.

So Yu Wenxiu and Yu Li left the crew to take over the drama, relying more on themselves.

I believe that if Chang Zhengwei and Zhang Yuming don't find suitable roles in their next film, they will need to take the role themselves, judge the quality of the script, and audition.

But it's different now.

Deepening the relationship with Zhang Xueming is equivalent to deepening the relationship with Light and Shadow Media.

And based on their company's current operational direction, all the people signed up are some online bloggers.According to what Zhang Xueming calls the "Chain of Contempt", it is difficult for these bloggers to obtain large resources in the entertainment industry, such as movies and TV series. It is basically impossible to get them. At most, they can only get some online dramas, or variety shows with low ratings. .

It is a situation where there are resources in hand, but no one is qualified to use them.

So in terms of film and television, Light and Shadow actually has a lot of resources to share with the actors on the crew.

Based on Lu Zhengyi's previous acquaintance with Zhang Xueming, although they could talk and have a relationship, it was absolutely impossible to arrange everything.

After all, Zhang Xueming does not have the final say alone.

But it's different now. This marriage relationship has built such a bridge very well.

The Civet Cat crew is Lu Zhengyi’s family,
Light and Shadow Media is Zhang Xueming’s family,

This is two families helping each other, and the situations are completely different.

[The Nightmare is scheduled to be released on November 27th! 】

[#FirstCommandment and Nightmare are really at odds with each other! #Following the official announcement from the crew of The First Commandment, the crew of Nightmare also announced overnight that it will be released on the 27th of this month! 】

[Bullshit, the speculations of netizens have come true. According to the first-hand information that the editor got from fans, Nightmare was originally planned to be scheduled for the 27th, but due to the leak of the news, it was sniped by the unscrupulous crew. Late. An official announcement! 】

[Liu Yujing posted on her blog that it was purely coincidental that both parties were releasing the movie on the same day. I hope everyone will not forget the First Commandment while supporting Nightmare. 】

[Bai Shaoshang retweeted Director Liu’s Weibo with a picture saying that he wishes both films to be successful and show off his majestic style! 】

【How many years!There has never been such a fierce and direct collision in the film and television industry. On November 27th, I believe that all major theaters across the country will become battlefields on that day!The blogger will definitely arrive as soon as possible and bring you the latest reports. Follow me to learn more! 】

……

"Look, even if the news is leaked and we are sniped, our young Shangjun is still so approachable and lovable."

"Ah, the bloodshot eyes in Mr. Shao Shang's eyes are so serious. He must be angry!"

"So what? You can still open your business with a smile even when you are angry, unlike the one next door who was eliminated early and is so angry."

"I was laughing so hard. I posted and deleted my blog. That Zhang Yuming really made me laugh to death."

"He probably never went to school, understand."

……

As Lu Zhengyi expected, it was also as many netizens guessed.

After the official announcement of First Commandment, the crew of Nightmare also made an official announcement, directly clarifying the situation.

In the film and television industry, this kind of situation where the same genre is released at the same time has actually not happened for many years.

Often, when arranging films, theaters and studios will pay attention to whether there are films of the same type in the same period, and avoid each other to show friendship and avoid comparison.

Everyone makes money by being harmonious, and no one can offend anyone.

But this time it was obviously different.

On the Internet, discussions about the two sides are also intensifying, especially Bai Shaoshang's fan groups, which are like trolls, fighting on various platforms, posting various remarks, saying "little family spirit", "nothing" Good Crew' and some other criticism.

At the same time, they also spread the news and let more people know about it.

Even people who don't watch movies often, even people who don't pay attention to horror movies, have more or less gotten the news.

but……

At the end of October in Beidu, there was already light snowfall.

Midnight,

At the door of Light and Shadow Media, Lu Zhengyi was standing beside the car, lighting a cigarette and looking into the company.

People coming and going would show subtle smiles, nod in his direction, or say hello from time to time.

Even the security guard at the door came over with a cup of hot water and handed it to him.

"Sorry, it took me a long time. I was a little late packing my things."

Following the sound of footsteps, Zhang Xueming took her bag and hurried out. When she saw Lu Zhengyi again, she quickly said apologetically.

"Get in the car first."

Lu Zhengyi replied softly and opened the car door for her.

"Actually, you don't have to pick me up every day."

As Zhang Xueming got into the car, she whispered, "And you're going to be in theaters tomorrow, don't you have to prepare for it?"

"Oh, it's really cold here."

Lu Zhengyi got into the car, first took out the hand warmer bag from the bag and handed it over, and then replied with a smile, "I can pick you up now. After a while, I will go to the studio to shoot. Even if you want, I can’t come either.”

Zhang Xueming pursed her lips, took the hand warmer bag, and held it in her hands.

In fact, she wasn't cold. There were heaters in the company and in the car. There was a bit of cold wind on the way to the car from the door.

However, she didn't hate the feeling.

"As for the release tomorrow, everything that needs to be prepared has already been prepared."

Lu Zhengyi started the car, "There is no point in cramming."

"Aren't you worried?"

Zhang Xueming looked at him, "The current trend towards you on the Internet is not very good."

"There are a lot of people who set the pace, some are followers, some are fans, and some are fans of Bai Shaoshang."

"In the past, I could still find out that people from Xingyu Media were behind the Huang Xuan incident. But now, I really can't find out who it is."

If you can't find out, it means there are too many people behind it.

In fact, there has been a lot of negative news about them since The First Commandment was announced.

From Lu Zhengyi’s income problem, to night terrors, Zhang Yuming...

Because they want to be alone in the horror film market, there are many people who are jealous.

"What's there to worry about? You said it's on the Internet."

Lu Zhengyi smiled and replied, "In reality, our reputation is still very good."

"Xiao Ming was recognized when he went out before. A lot of people are our fans."

"In the period after the official announcement, although there was a lot of noise online, in reality, I really didn't see a few people who really dared to jump out and say something bad, whether it was from my side or other people's side. .”

Regarding the First Commandment and Nightmare, the Internet and reality are completely different.

On the Internet, a bunch of people are hitting hard, saying things like targeting people, trying to gain popularity, etc., making The First Commandment and the crew act like they are some kind of villains, while the Nightmare side is just a pitiful little bully, just waiting. When it is released, prove your ability.

But in reality, Lu Zhengyi, as the person behind the scenes, may not have much to say. After all, he is at home most of the time.

But Zhang Yuming, Chang Zhengwei, Yu Wenxiu, Yu Li... these people who are on the stage and occasionally move around, they don't even see a single anti-fan. Even if they are recognized when they go out, they mostly see People who support their new film.

In this case, it is inevitable to ask.

"These rhythmic friends on the Internet should be more than just Xingyu, right?"

Lu Zhengyi couldn't help but laugh, "Maybe the crew of Nightmare and Xingyu Media, which invested behind them, are a little confused now."

"I feel like they were just operating a little at the beginning, intending to step on others and praise themselves. But suddenly so many people followed suit, and they must have realized that they were being used as a weapon by some people."

"The current situation is that we and them have been put on a standoff, and we can no longer step down. We can only fight with real swords and guns."

At this point, he paused, "This fight should be ugly to the loser, right?"

"Suddenly I feel a little regretful. It's hard to find an opponent who plans to fight our crew head-on."

Zhang Xueming listened with a helpless expression and asked:

"Are you not afraid of losing?"

"I have seen your finished film, and to be honest, it is indeed of high quality, higher than the quality of your previous works."

"But the battle now is no longer about the film itself."

No matter how good the quality of the First Commandment is, it is still possible to lose this battle.

"Well...well, originally I thought I might lose."

Lu Zhengyi thought, "But now I feel like I can't lose at all."

As he said that, he did not show off and explained straightforwardly, "After all, the attention is too high, and the difficulty of operation has increased by more than one and a half points. Now the popularity of this competition on the same stage can even keep up with those movies during the Spring Festival."

With just one sentence, Zhang Xueming immediately understood what it meant, and a smile appeared on his face.

"But is it really okay to let the rest of the crew stay in a hotel?"

"I remember you all lived together before."

"And...and I've lived there for a long time, and it doesn't feel good."

She withdrew her gaze and talked about other things.

"What's wrong is that it's your home too."

Lu Zhengyi quickly replied, "The past was before, and the present is now."

"My house is now being used as a wedding room. How can I let them stay in it like a hotel?"

"And if they move in, they will definitely tease you."

He also didn't talk about the topic just now, and his face was not worried at all.

Because the news that The First Commandment and Nightmare are competing on the same stage has been released.

Although Lu Zhengyi's previous films have been popular, they were quickly extinguished, leaving people with the impression of "making a horror film" at most.

His influence is more limited to the circle of horror films.

Only those who watch horror movies and pay attention to this aspect will understand Lu Zhengyi.

But this time is different.

With the help of all parties, the attention of The First Commandment and The Nightmare on the same stage has become as high as those movies released during the Spring Festival.

What is the concept of a Spring Festival movie? It is either a big production worth hundreds of millions, or a patriotic film about the feelings of family and country.

In this case, it becomes much more difficult to control the box office, attendance, popularity, and reviews of a movie.

In fact, the operation difficulty is higher than that of the Spring Festival gear.

Because at this time of November 27th, they have the attention of Spring Festival movies, but there is no traffic.

People haven’t even had a holiday yet!
(End of this chapter)