China Entertainment's My Artistic Career

Chapter 91

In late July, Zhang Jing and He Hua signed the cooperation agreement.

总投资算2000万，东阳青雨出资1200万占股60%，佑华娱乐出资700万+剧本占股40%。

Fortunately, the money doesn't need to be transferred to the designated cooperation account immediately, otherwise Youhua Entertainment really wouldn't be able to get the money.

The company spent a lot in the past six months. The company’s regular expenses: rent, desks and chairs, computers and other asset allocations are all spent, and IP procurement, which is the major expenditure, has now cost 300 million, and "Little Chef" has exceeded the budget by 80.

Fortunately, the few people signed by the company except Wang Kai are still studying at school, and there is no need to deploy manpower and other heavy assets for the time being, or the 300 million in the current account will not be left.

As for the income, it can only be said that it is all supported by the investment income of "Latent".

From October last year to the present, the total income of He Hua's three novels has just exceeded one million. With this amount, He Hua can pay off the mortgage, pay taxes, buy a car, and take care of the family, which is less than half of it.

In short, whether we can make up 700 million will depend on the sales of "Little Cook" in August, but He Hua's fourth book "The Twelve Hours of Chang'an" is almost finished, and the pressure will not be so great by then.

As for the bank's 200 million 'creative loan', there is still more than a year to go.

Not long after the contract was signed, "Before Dawn" began to prepare for the crew, but this time the preparation was very fast. Except for the actors, it was basically the creative team of "Latent".

These people have more or less experience in cooperating with one or two dramas before, and they are familiar with each other, so they don't need to adjust too much, it is easy to get started, and the work of the crew quickly started in an orderly manner.

At the end of July, he was still at Dongyang Qingyu Company, where he had an interview before "Latent".

Zhang Songwen sat in the corner, closed his eyes and silently thought about how he could better shape the character of 'Liu Xinjie'.

He is 32 years old this year. Although he is an acting teacher at BJ Film Academy, he has no works that can be sold.

Until this year, it seems that the timing has turned around, and I have received invitations from Guan Hu and Jiang Wei.

Guan Hu just finished filming "The Second Side" some time ago. The 'Ma Mingxin' played by him is a complex body with dual identities and personalities in life, and is a very challenging role.

After filming this role, Zhang Songwen felt physically and mentally exhausted. He planned to take a good rest for a while or play some small roles to make adjustments.

But Jiang Wei came to him and handed him the script, but he was too embarrassed to refuse directly, and said that he would give Jiang Wei a reply after reading it.

Unexpectedly, after seeing this, I was attracted by this charming character. This is another character with dual identities and personalities:
On the one hand is a swinger who doesn't care about business, smart, smooth, and has a lot of friends;

On one side is the undercover agent struggling in the dark, vigilant, lonely and anxious.

Zhang Songwen was a little nervous, he didn't know if he could play this role well in his current state, but he had to work hard anyway.

Just when Zhang Songwen was thinking about it, someone patted his shoulder suddenly. He opened his eyes and saw a familiar face.

"Teacher Songwen, long time no see."

People greeted each other and held out their hands.

Zhang Songwen quickly stood up and shook hands: "Hello, hello."

It may be that he has used his brain too much recently, but he still can't remember where he saw this person.

The visitor understood his expression and introduced himself: "I'm Liu Yijun, level 87, and I met you in Nortel before."

"Ah, hello, hello, I'm sorry, there have been a lot of things recently, and my brain is not enough. You sit down."

"It's okay, it's okay, it's been too long, it's normal not to remember, sit down, let's not disturb others."

The two sat down and chatted.

After a while, Zhang Xilin, Lin Yongjian, Xu Yajun and others arrived one after another.

The two of them saw that although some of these people couldn't name them, they had seen their performances more or less, and they were basically acting school.

Thinking about it this way, the two became even more eager. With a good script, a group of good actors, and the production team of "Latent", how could this show be worse?

But in addition to anticipation, there is also some pressure in my heart.

At this time, Guo Zhenni, who was also sitting in the corner, did not dare to breathe. She really did not expect that she had just graduated, and she would get these good opportunities one after another:
First, he acted opposite Xin Baiqing and Cao Bingkun in "Latent", and then he is likely to be able to cooperate with so many senior actors. I am so lucky!
"No, you can't be too happy. If you fail in a while, you will be finished. Calm down, keep calm!"

Guo Zhenni kept admonishing herself.

But the next moment, a familiar face pushed the door open and broke her defense: "My God, is he going to participate too? No way?"

Seeing people around stand up, or nod and smile, or come forward to say hello, Guo Zhenni also stood up quickly, with a touch of excitement in her disbelieving expression, and looked at each other with piercing eyes.

That's right, this person is Wang Zhiwen.

When Wang Zhiwen walked into the room, whether it was Zhang Songwen and Liu Yijun who were chatting together, or Xu Yajun who was sitting quietly waiting alone, or other supporting actors who knew they had no competitive relationship with them, they all felt pressure and sighed in their hearts:
"This crew is awesome, let Wang Zhiwen interview with everyone."

In fact, when Wang Zhiwen expressed his interest in the role, Jiang Wei considered whether to inform other people. In the end, Wang Zhiwen was older and his appearance was more mature, which was quite different from the character introduction of Liu Xinjie in the script:
In the script, Liu Xinjie is a handsome young dude in his 30s, and he is also the "brother" of the villain Tan Zhongshu.

So Jiang Wei still arranged for him to come over with others to try on the outfit and look at the style.

Not long after Wang Zhiwen came in, the interview started.

The first one was of course Wang Zhiwen, Jiang Wei didn't even let him audition, so he went to change clothes first.

Immediately he called Lin Yongjian to change into the costume of 'Tan Zhongshu' to see the effect of the two partners.

Soon, there were people coming in and out of the interview room and the stylist's fitting room.

……

After a busy day, after all the interviewers had left, Jiang Wei, He Hua, Fu Wei (co-director), and Lou Yajiang, the assistant director of "Latent" sat down to discuss:
"The main characters and the heroine of the eighth game have been decided. Now we are looking at the candidates for Liu Xinjie and Tan Zhongshu."

Guo Zhenni's performance is really good, Gu Yejia's girly feeling is well grasped, it is worthwhile for He Hua to give her this opportunity.

Seeing that Jiang Wei didn't speak, Fu Wei first expressed his opinion:

"If Wang Zhiwen is chosen, Lin Yongjian will have to change. The two are not like brothers at all."

Lou Yajiang also nodded: "Indeed, but the two of them played really well, can you find a way to separate the relationship between the two, and let Mr. Wang Zhiwen act as the wily director of general affairs."

As soon as this remark came out, He Hua directly objected: "No, if you change the relationship between the characters, the logic will be completely messed up, and the whole story will be completely moved. I don't agree."

Jiang Wei also shook his head, not agreeing with this idea.After thinking for a while, he first asked everyone's opinion on the other three candidates.

"Liu Yijun's image is fine, but his acting skills are a bit worse than others."

"I don't know what to say about Zhang Songwen. He doesn't seem to be in the role."

Hearing this, Jiang Wei explained to Zhang Songwen: "He just played a role some time ago, and before he came out, I pulled him over, let him forget it, let him have a good rest."

Today, Zhang Songwen felt a little "Ma Mingxin" when he acted. He fell into the eyes of everyone and lost a lot of points. Jiang Wei simply let him give up.

"Xu Yajun's acting skills are fine, and his image is okay. I think he is quite suitable."

After Fu Wei finished speaking, he looked at He Hua and asked for his opinion.

He Hua of course agrees, this is his No.1 choice, as for Wu Moubo, it's better not to let him stand out, otherwise I don't know how many girls will be harmed.

Jiang Wei listened to other people's opinions, picked up a cigarette and smoked it while thinking about it, and waited until the cigarette was half smoked before opening his mouth:
"Then let's be the runner-up!"

(End of this chapter)