China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 349: Fresh meat runs away, planning a new movie
Huo Wenxi's voice came clearly through the phone line, breaking Su Zhe's brief contemplation.

He suddenly realized that today was the day he had agreed to discuss important matters with Huo Wenxi.

Half an hour later, when Huo Wenxi sat leisurely on the sofa, her eyes fell on the radiant Wen Yongshan, and she couldn't help but sigh: "Director Su is really extraordinary."

When Wen Yongshan heard this, her cheeks turned slightly red, as if she was a little embarrassed by the praise.

She thought to herself, Director Su’s abilities are beyond imagination, not just extraordinary.

As someone who has been through it, she knows Su Zhe's talent and charm, and can say responsibly that Su Zhe is really amazing.

Su Zhe smiled modestly and said to Huo Wenxi: "Mani, as the great man said, without investigation, there is no right to speak, and practice is the only criterion for testing truth."

Huo Wenxi waved her hands, seemingly not buying into Su Zhe's praise. She smiled and responded, "I'm already an old lady, and I can't keep up with you young people."

Su Zhe said seriously: "Mani, you misunderstood what I meant.

I am not saying that you are old, but I am saying that we should keep a young heart and keep pursuing progress and truth. "

Huo Wenxi chuckled after hearing this. Although time has left traces on her face, her charm is still as good as before.

Huo Wenxi deeply admired the sincerity and humility that Su Zhe exuded.

However, she knew that a man like Su Zhe was not someone she could afford to offend.

She knew clearly that those young girls were waiting to get close to Su Zhe, and if she intervened, she would eventually be forgotten in the corner.

Therefore, she chose to keep a certain distance
Huo Wenxi smiled, but felt a little worried.

She knew the complexity of the entertainment industry and was worried that if she really developed feelings for Su Zhe, she might be the one who got hurt in the end.

She did not expect Su Zhe to bring much help to her career, so she chose to decline and keep a certain distance.

She smiled and said to Su Zhe: "Director Su is really a gentleman. He certainly wouldn't bother to play unspoken rules. So, you and Shanshan must be in love with each other, right?"

After hearing this, Su Zhe smiled awkwardly and explained, "Actually, Shanshan was feeling a little unwell yesterday. I happened to know some medical skills, so I treated her."

Huo Wenxi was a little surprised after hearing this and joked, "Director Su, you are really versatile. You can even treat illnesses."

Su Zhe waved his hand modestly and continued, "Shanshan was sweating all day yesterday. If she loses too much water, her life will be in danger.

I am always willing to help others, so..."

Before he could finish his words, Wen Yongshan covered his mouth.

Wen Yongshan's face was already red, and she shyly interrupted Su Zhe's words: "Stop talking, stop talking."

Huo Wenxi smiled and gave Su Zhe a thumbs up, with a hint of teasing in her eyes.

She had seen countless shameless people, but Su Zhe's "shamelessness" still made her feel novel and interesting.

"Okay, Director Su, you are handsome, whatever you say goes." She teased.

Then, Huo Wenxi turned to Wen Yongshan and said, "Shanshan, we are going to meet Li Tianwang later, and then go to our company.

Director Su will also go with us.”

Wen Yongshan was a little surprised when she heard the news.

Huo Wenxi explained: "Director Su thinks you are a talent with potential, so our company wants to sign you and focus on training you.

I have brought the contract with you, you can take a look at it."

Wen Yongshan looked at Su Zhe in astonishment. She knew, of course, that in the entertainment industry, she was not the kind of beauty who could charm everyone with her looks alone. As for her acting skills, she did not have any particularly outstanding performance at this age.

Therefore, she never thought that she would be noticed by a big company like Silver Emperor Entertainment.

Wen Yongshan felt touched, she knew that it must be Su Zhe who was greeting her from behind.

Being able to sign with Silver Emperor Entertainment is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for her. After all, King Li’s own company is no longer able to take on any productions.

Su Zhe patted Wen Yongshan's hand and said calmly, "Sign it. Mani has a good reputation in the industry. She is trustworthy as your agent."

Wen Yongshan looked at Su Zhe gratefully and nodded: "Thank you, Director Su."

Wen Yongshan knew in her heart that this opportunity was given to her by Su Zhe, not a gift from Huo Wenxi alone.

She looked at Su Zhe gratefully, and Su Zhe just smiled and responded: "You're welcome, I'm just a mentor."

Su Zhe knew in his heart that giving money was not the best way to solve the problem. It would only make everything complicated and easily fall into the quagmire of the law.

In this circle, he knows better how to cleverly utilize resources and connections to create opportunities for each other.

He recalled some rumors in the entertainment industry, such as some artists showing their affection to women by emptying their shopping carts. Although this method seems romantic, it is actually superficial and prone to controversy.

Su Zhe's operation is far more sophisticated than this. He knows how to maintain a pure and reciprocal relationship between men and women, making the other party willingly accept his help.

Of course, Su Zhe also understands his bottom line.

He never forces anyone and only works on those who are willing.

This kind of relationship is like Zhou Yu fighting Huang Gai, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to be beaten, and both sides can get what they want from it.

As for Su Zhe's private life, he knew that as long as he did not violate morals and laws, nothing could go wrong.

Even if his private life is exposed one day, as a director he does not have to bear the huge pressure of public opinion like an actor or singer.

Audiences demand that directors focus more on their works rather than their private lives.

Just like how although Chen Shicheng was confirmed to have cheated, it did not affect the box office of the "Detective Chinatown" series, there is a fundamental difference between the status of directors and stars in the hearts of the audience.

Therefore, Su Zhe still likes to be a director, as this job gives him more freedom and control.

Although he lacks the admiration and attention of the public, he enjoys the feeling of manipulating the overall situation behind the scenes.

His original intention of coming to Hong Kong was to relax and enjoy life, so he personally accompanied Janice Man to King Li's company.

During the meeting with King Li, Su Zhe behaved politely and easily.

They chatted briefly, exchanged contact information, and agreed to work together again in the future.

But Su Zhe knew in his heart that this kind of business flattery was often just polite talk and should not be taken too seriously.

On the way to Silver Emperor, Wen Yongshan asked Su Zhe curiously: "Director Su, are you really going to cooperate with Li Tianwang?"

Su Zhe smiled and replied, "Just be polite for now. We'll talk about it when there's a chance. If there's no chance, forget it."

After hearing this, Wen Yongshan couldn't help but sigh: "Are all the business compliments between bigwigs so fake?"

Huo Wenxi suddenly interrupted: "Director Su, have you ever thought about making a Hong Kong film? Our company is always looking forward to cooperating with Director Su on a Hong Kong film."

Su Zhe thought about it seriously, then shook his head and said, "Not yet, I just finished filming Spider-Man 3D and want to take a break first.

It is indeed difficult for Hong Kong films to reach 10 billion at the box office. I will consider making Hong Kong films when I have good ideas and a suitable script. "

The "Cold War" series and "Wushuang" are indeed masterpieces of Hong Kong films, but Su Zhe knows that every director has his own style and pursuit.

He has little interest in stealing other people's projects, especially when those projects have already been filmed very well.

He prefers to organize his own work and create works based on his own creativity and ideas. After all, he has become famous, and he also wants to tell his own stories, such as a 3D movie that is unique to the Chinese.

Now, Su Zhe has a solid audience base whether he is making movies or TV series.

He has strict requirements on the quality of his work, and believes that as long as he maintains the standard, the results will not be too bad.

Therefore, he is not willing to be a so-called "plagiarist" anymore, but hopes to make breakthroughs and innovations in his creation.

After hearing Su Zhe's reply, Huo Wenxi felt a little sorry, but she also understood his thoughts.

She believed that being on good terms with Su Zhe would be beneficial to herself and the stars under the company.

So, she made another request: "Director Su, when you arrive at our company later, can you talk to the stars under our company and tell them what they need to pay attention to in the future when they want to get involved in the mainland entertainment industry?
Many of them are not familiar with the operation of the mainland entertainment industry and need your advice. "Su Zhe agreed to Huo Wenxi's request without hesitation: "This is simple, it's a piece of cake."

Su Zhe stood on the stage and once again firmly expounded his views. His words were straightforward, but full of deep concern and earnest expectations for young artists.

He clearly pointed out that if artists want to gain a foothold and succeed in the mainland entertainment industry for a long time, they must be strict with themselves, be consistent in their words and deeds, and avoid any hypocritical behavior.

He particularly emphasized that when making comments on the Internet, one should be more cautious to avoid conflicts with mainstream views in the mainland.

Because the power of the Internet cannot be underestimated, any inappropriate remarks may be amplified and cause irreparable damage to the artist's image.

After listening to Su Zhe's speech, the artists of Silver Emperor fell into deep thought.

They may not have realized the seriousness of this problem before, but at this moment, they deeply felt the weight and meaning of Su Zhe's words.

Wen Yongshan lowered her head in shame. She had misunderstood Su Zhe's intentions before, thinking that they were just some insignificant polite words. However, now, she finally understood that every word Su Zhe said was so serious and solemn.

At the same time, the training class opened by Su Zhe in Yinhuang is in full swing.

At the same time, the third episode of "Dreaming in the Entertainment Circle" also sparked heated discussions on the Internet after it was broadcast. The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from the audience kept this variety show in the spotlight.

"Director Su, your program has been reported."

Su Zhe felt very confused and helpless. Faced with his leader's questions, he had to explain that everything in the show was a script and a performance, not reality.

However, he knew that some things in real society were not so simple, especially when it came to issues of law and public opinion.

"Leader, this is a complete misunderstanding." Su Zhe explained patiently.

"The plots in the show are all scripted. Fanfan was not really 'slept with'. These are all set up for the effect of the show."

The leader expressed his understanding: “I understand that it may be that the audience and Fanfan’s family have misunderstood the content of the program.

However, as a program team, you do need to pay more attention to the handling of these sensitive topics."

Su Zhe smiled helplessly: "Yeah, I also think this matter is very tricky.

Fortunately, the Canadian friend’s report was unsuccessful. After all, we signed a contract with Fanfan, and there were clear agreements on the content and format of the program.

Legally, we are protected.”

The leader nodded and said, "That's good. However, this also reminds us that as media professionals, we must always pay attention to our words and deeds to avoid causing unnecessary misunderstandings and troubles to the audience and the public."

Su Zhe smiled bitterly: "Yes, the lesson this time is indeed very profound. However, I also think that the behavior of some parents is very divisive.

On the one hand, they keep saying that they love their children dearly, but on the other hand, they send their children into the entertainment industry, which is full of competition and pressure. "

The leader also lamented: "This is indeed a problem. Although the entertainment industry is glamorous, the bitterness and hard work behind it are unimaginable for ordinary people.

As parents, we should consider our children's future and development more carefully."

Then, the evidence provided by Fanfan's mother failed to defeat Du Meizhu, but instead unexpectedly put Fanfan in trouble.

This incident once again proves that for celebrities, if they want to focus on their career development, it is best to avoid letting their families get too involved.

Examples of celebrities being betrayed by their families are not uncommon. Liu Yifei, Wu Ershi, and even Sun Yang have faced similar difficulties.

Sun Yang's case in the international court was largely influenced by his mother's improper behavior. It can almost be said that he was indirectly "killed" by his mother.

Many times, mothers may take some self-righteous actions out of love and concern for their sons, but in fact these actions often backfire and have a negative impact on their sons' careers and image.

Legal issues are not family matters, but should be left to professionals.

After the leader finished the call, Dong Lifan also contacted Su Zhe, with a hint of resentment in his tone: "Director Su, you really screwed me over this time, do you know that?"

Su Zhe asked in confusion: "What's wrong? What problem did you encounter?"

Dong Lifan replied helplessly: "I was scolded by a caller from Canada. Can you guess who the caller was?"

Su Zhe pondered for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "...Fanfan's mother is really amazing."

Dong Lifan continued to complain: "There are also several family members of my artists who called me to ask for help. Do I have to sign only female stars in the future?"

Su Zhe coughed lightly, realizing that Dong Lifan seemed to be implicated in this incident.

He recalled that when he first approached Dong Lifan, she excitedly agreed and he did not force her.

However, the popularity of "Dreaming of Show Business" did have a significant impact on Dong Lifan's image.

Su Zhe said seriously: "Ms. Dong, I am deeply sorry about this matter, but haven't you always wanted to sign Lu Han? I will try my best to create opportunities for you."

Dong Lifan felt a little relieved after hearing this. She knew that Su Zhe was a man with a conscience. Since he said so, he would probably do his best.

Then, Lu Han's traffic gradually declined and his popularity was no longer the same as before.

Some netizens even thought that Lu Han's decline was a retreat to advance, but Su Zhe could only smile bitterly and shook his head, sighing: "The brain is a good thing."

How can it be considered a good thing if a traffic star loses traffic? If this is also considered a good thing, then wouldn’t Fan Fan’s criminal detention also be a positive effect? ​​This nonsense is totally illogical.

Besides, it is Fanfan, not Lu Han, who is close to the Beijing circle.

Lu Han has never truly integrated into the culture and circles of the Beijing circle.

Director Xiao Gangpao once praised Fan Fan and Li Yifeng, and personally attended Fan Fan's concert. Lu Han had never received such treatment before.

Guan Mao even bluntly stated that because Fanfan grew up abroad, he was very clean and his eyes were full of innocence.

This is the person who is truly recognized within the Beijing circle.

Now, Lu Han and Fan Fan actually have plans to return to China for development, and domestic capital is also actively contacting them.

After all, Han Gen, who had returned from South Korea, was once extremely popular in China, so this model is indeed replicable.

Su Zhe thought that his words would make Dong Lifan happy, but to his surprise, Dong Lifan really cried this time.

She choked up and said, "Director Su, I've really suffered a big loss this time. I don't have any chance. I don't have the chance to sign Lu Han."

Su Zhe was confused: "??? What's going on?"

Dong Lifan explained: "After the third episode of "Dreaming in the Entertainment Circle" was released, Lu Han has decided to retire, but it has not been announced to the public yet."

Su Zhe asked in shock: "What's going on? How come I don't know?"

Dong Lifan smiled bitterly: “I just found out about this too.

The Lu family has some red background and is not short of money. They originally wanted to send Lu Han to learn football.

Now that Director Su has portrayed the entertainment industry in such a dark light, Lu Han’s family is furious and is determined not to let their son take this risk.”

Su Zhe sighed: "...In fact, young talents like him will basically become stars after returning to China, and will not have the difficulties that newcomers face at that stage.

On the contrary, it is easier to be exploited in Korea.

Moreover, even if there are unspoken rules in South Korea, they will definitely give priority to their own artists.

They also want our Chinese market, but it's too risky to lure our people.

Therefore, there is no need for fresh meat like Lu Han and Fan Fan to have paranoia. The model they follow is correct and the safest for them. "

Dong Lifan sighed and patted his thigh: "Who said it wasn't true? That's the truth.

The problem is that Director Su, you are a professional, we can understand it, but people outside the circle cannot understand it.

I told his parents this, but they didn't believe it. They believed you.

And they asked around through their connections and found out that Director Su's show was very realistic and not made up at all, so they made up their minds."

(End of this chapter)