Actor: Thank you.

Suck!

Zhang Yuan, wearing a red sweater, slurped the noodles in the bowl into his mouth in big mouthfuls.

Bright red with a sauce that is thick, salty and fragrant.

The crew spent quite a bit of money, and the noodles they bought as props tasted pretty good.

but……

"Card!"

vomit!
As soon as the director called for cut, the assistant immediately brought over the trash can.

Zhang Yuan vomited it all out immediately.

No matter how delicious it is, I can’t resist eating more than twenty bowls in a row.

"Has it passed?"

"It's done!" Director Zhang Jianya clapped his hands and said, "Congratulations to our teacher Zhang Yuan for officially wrapping up the filming!"

clap clap clap...

For a moment, there was thunderous applause in the rental house used for filming.

And everyone is not just flattering, it comes from the heart.

After all, in the noodle-eating scene just now, even though it was a guest appearance, Zhang Yuan did not make any noise.

Every time I eat, I really swallow, and I have to constantly adjust my posture and expression.

Everyone noticed that his demands on himself were higher than the director's demands on the film.

After all, even though it was a guest appearance, it was actually me who showed up, and I couldn’t ruin my reputation.

At first, the director and Xu Zheng both told him to pretend eating.

He tried it and watched the playback, but thought it didn't work well.

Fake eating scenes are most likely to be criticized by the audience.

Zhang Yuan was well aware that most of the audience were foodies.

Many female stars in later generations were repeatedly criticized for pretending to eat while filming eating scenes.

Not eating well is the easiest point to be caught and attacked for acting.

It also makes the actors seem insincere.

Why are you pretending!

The audience will think so.

Actors who are good at eating, such as Zhao Benshan who eats skewers, Fan Wei who eats fish bones, and Stephen Chow who eats boxed lunches.

These contents are not only easy to be remembered by the audience, but also serve as favorable evidence of the actor's excellent acting skills.

Including "The Mansion Gate", when many people mention this drama, what comes to mind is Zheng Laopi's early eating show.

And Wensan eats roast duck.

Teacher Fan Ming's scene of eating street hotpot in "Migrant Workers".

Not to mention "Eating pickled vegetables and rolling tofu, the emperor is not as good as me"...

If you want to be a good actor, eating on set is a topic you cannot avoid.

Not to mention that Zhang Yuan was eating noodles.

After the filming, he immediately recalled Chen Peisi's "Eating Noodles".

His performance was exactly the same as his own reaction after eating too much.

But they still don’t have any real thing!
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the other party was powerful and out of his reach.

Zhang Yuan remembers that when he was a child watching the sketch "Pepper Noodles", he always thought there were real wontons in Mr. Chen Peisi's bowl.

Especially when he sucked the edge of the bowl with his mouth and pretended to be scalded, it was so lifelike!

The performance was so delicate and realistic that it would put more than 90% of the actors to shame.

Zhang Yuan also had a feeling that as his performance improved, he could feel the strength of these masters more clearly.

Just like warriors, ordinary warriors know that masters are strong, but they don’t know how strong they are.

Only top masters can understand the horror of top masters!
Seeing that he was still thinking about the scene after filming, Xu Zheng and the director couldn't help but feel a little respect for him.

"This guy is really awesome. He will really shoot a movie if there's one, even if he doesn't get paid, he won't hesitate at all..."

[Received thanks from Zhang Jianya, storyboard skills +1! ]

"When we promote the film later, come and help when you are free." Xu Zheng pulled him aside and said.

"Sure." Zhang Yuan responded immediately: "By the way, there will be a premiere of Crazy Stone in a few days. Do you have time to come?"

"Is it in the imperial capital?"

"Yes, eight o'clock in the evening."

"Okay, I'll come!"

It’s only natural to reciprocate. Zhang Yuan agreed to cooperate with the publicity, so Xu Zheng couldn’t be vague now.

It's like this in any circle, especially when everyone is weak, everyone is willing to stick together for warmth.

"Hehehe, I won't go home until I'm drunk tonight." After the two of them reached their goals, Xu Zheng pulled him over with a smile: "You didn't drink enough the past few days."

In the past, Zhang Yuan would definitely not shirk responsibility when faced with such a situation, but today was different.

"I'll treat you to the premiere of Crazy Stone later. Not today."

"I have to catch a flight to Changsha. I have to go to Mango TV for some work tomorrow."

"Oh..." Xu Zheng understood it now.

As I understood it, my back teeth started to ache.

what happened?
Envious!
Xu Zheng understood what Zhang Yuan was doing at Mango TV as soon as he heard it.

Of course, I'm going to sign an animation contract.

1800 million a year!
He gritted his teeth when he mentioned this number.

He even doubted whether he had chosen the wrong career!

If I had known I could make so much money, I would have gone into animation!
Xu Zheng’s current pay for a play is at most around five million.

But he still has to choose the plays and the scripts.

A play with a good script can basically earn two to three million.

1800 million...I'd have to shoot a few movies to earn that back.

Xu Zheng sighed that when it comes to making money, the younger generation beside him is much better.

Under Xu Zheng's extremely envious gaze, Zhang Yuan got in the car and headed for the airport.

After landing in Changsha, I found a five-star hotel on the banks of the Liuyang River to stay in.

Mango TV’s office building is right on the bank of the Liuyang River.

The new building of Mango TV was also built next to the Liuyang River.

Zhang Yuan felt that some of the senior executives at Mango TV must be superstitious, believing that wealth will come if there is water.

Not all Shanghai TV stations are built along the Huangpu River.

The next morning, he met Huang Weimin who had hurried over to the outside of the Mango TV building.

"You'll be the one to sign the contract later."

"After all, you are the general manager of the company."

Huang Weimin happily took on the job.

He also didn't expect that Zhang Yuan could negotiate the price of the film to this extent.

Our company has issued it!

And it’s grown big!
After final discussion, Mango TV and Zhang Yuan agreed to sign a three-year contract.

But in order to prevent animation companies from giving up, there are ratings clauses.

If the minimum average ratings benchmark is not met, the other party can terminate the contract at any time.

This baseline was set at 4%.

This viewership rating has actually exceeded the highest ratings of most domestic animations.

But this is the bottom line of the average ratings of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".

Is money that easy to get?

In any case, Huang Weimin has arranged for the company's human resources to frantically interview new employees.

He himself also began to look around for new offices in preparation for expansion.

Zhang Yuan also asked him to give a 10% salary increase to all employees and to give them project bonuses.

Because in the next period of time, we have to complete the extremely high workload of one episode every two days.

The staff in the animation company will be divided into three groups, working in three shifts and starting a crazy overtime mode.

In fact, it is not that difficult to get employees to work hard for you. Just respect them and pay them enough.

And respect, most of the time, is reflected in money.

Monthly salary is 30,000, hello, financial sponsor.

With a monthly salary of three thousand, boss, I’m your dad!

It's that simple.

Huang Weimin readily agreed and asked for more money.

Anyway, after taking on this big order, not only will the company have enough food to eat for three years, but the annual profit will be at least tens of millions.

Cool!
Huang Weimin also lamented that ever since he met Zhang Yuan, his fortune has been skyrocketing like a cannon.

When they arrived at the station, Lei Yin, the director of Golden Eagle Cartoons, personally received the two.

A small signing ceremony was also held, with more than a dozen media outlets present.

After the ceremony, Zhang Yuan and Huang Weimin went to Lei Yin’s office to have a chat.

“I’m under a lot of pressure.”

"After all, the price you charge for this animation is unheard of. Please maintain the high quality of the pilot episode and don't let me down."

Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Although he is young, his speech already has an official tone.

Leadership is different.

"I believe our animation will create history for Golden Eagle Cartoons."

"I believe it too, that's why I signed a contract with you."

This strong woman was extremely confident and had an overwhelming aura over them all.

"Oh, there's one more thing I want to discuss with you."

“I heard that KFC is going to open a shop in Golden Eagle Cartoon soon.”

"Yes!" I'm not sleepy anymore when talking about Lei Yin!
This is her great achievement, enough to add a highlight to her list of credits.

She is just a director now, but she doesn't want to be just a director forever.

Her target is the chairman of Golden Eagle Cartoons, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hunan Radio and Television!

Later, Hunan Media Group sold Golden Eagle Cartoons to Mango Super Media, a listed company.

This shows the importance and confidence that the local cultural and broadcasting bureau has in this channel.

"If there is a chance in the future and the ratings of the animation are good, I hope you can help act as a middleman and let us meet and have a chat with the representatives of KFC."

"Chat with KFC?" Lei Yin sat up straight in confusion.

"What to talk about?"

"Jointly named." Zhang Yuan gestured: "It's a toy."

"KFC has children's meals and gives away toys."

"I wonder if there's a chance to launch a co-branded product with a big company..."

Lei Yin was stunned for a few seconds before replying calmly: "Okay."

Her heart was in turmoil.

I didn't expect that the person in front of me would think so far ahead.

If the joint effect can be achieved, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Golden Eagle Cartoons.

After all, collaboration can strengthen the connection between the brand and the work.

"Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" is also broadcast on their Mango Channel.

This can definitely serve as a model for channel investment!
Lei Yin thought about it for only a few seconds and felt that he should contribute to this matter and help make it happen.

Because it's a win-win situation.

Then she looked at Zhang Yuan again.

I felt that the person in front of me was not only good-looking, but also always able to find ways to benefit both parties.

Maybe this is why he is so successful.

Huang Weimin, who was standing by, was also stunned for a long time when he heard him say that.

He just thought that this time it was an animal theme and he could finally make money by selling toys.

But I never thought that there is such a thing as collaborating with big brands!
He increasingly felt that he had made the right decision to seek investment from Zhang Yuan.

No one else would have the ability or ideas to do this!

The conversation was very pleasant, and Director Lei personally escorted the two to the elevator.

Seeing Huang Weimin so excited that he danced with joy, Zhang Yuan thought that this was just the beginning.

There are still many days ahead.

At the same time, the news that "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" was sold at a sky-high price quickly spread throughout the Chinese animation industry.

At first, these colleagues just thought it was just someone bragging.

"10, 10. Show me 10."

Later, after the media reported the news that Original Power and Golden Eagle Cartoons had signed a contract, this group of people began to come to their senses.

After asking around, I confirmed that this incident really happened.

"wipe!"

When they woke up, these colleagues found that the sky was suddenly blue!
At the end of 03, the country actually launched a series of domestic animation support programs.

Haha Xuandong and Golden Eagle Cartoons were born for this reason, and they also received a lot of subsidies and benefits from above.

Along with them, a large number of small animation companies were also born.

Most are small with only a few people.

This was the situation at Huang Weimin's company when he first started working there.

But even though the slogans were shouted loudly, no one seemed to spend real money to buy the film.

They are all very hesitant.

A small number of small companies barely survive on the poverty line.

But more often than not, they just fail.

Now someone has helped them break the price ceiling for cutscenes with their work, which is a great thing!

Why does Lao Mouzi have a high status?

In addition to the Olympics, his films have repeatedly broken the box office records of Chinese-language films and the sales records of overseas copyrights.

Moreover, Zhang Weiping also used these record-breaking achievements as an excuse to help the producers increase their share of the profits.

To be honest, all of my colleagues should thank him.

People lead the way in front, and everyone follows behind to drink the soup.

The box office and overseas copyright prices of other blockbusters also soared.

He drove the entire market up.

The same is true for Zhang Yuan now.

With records, it will be easy.

We have a leader too!

It really is a sheep... Pleasant Goat.

Look at the reputation they have achieved, the meaning is worth ten thousand yuan, and it is a happy occasion for the entire industry.

It is bound to drive the entire market up.

In other words, Zhang Yuan has never produced a life-like figure, otherwise these colleagues would have to buy a bunch of them to take home and worship them, and burn incense to them every day.

But while domestic animation practitioners, especially those who truly love animation, are cheering for this, some are unhappy.

Li Ruigang called Zhang Yuan.

"I'm very sad that you didn't take care of your friends this time." The other party said half-complainingly and half-jokingly.

Zhang Yuan already had a plan for this.

"Boss Li, I've talked to Mango TV."

"The film will have a second and third round, but it will be a quarter later. It can still be broadcast on Shanghai TV afterwards."

Li Ruigang thought to himself, it's so late, we can't save face and have to eat what others have left.

I still feel uncomfortable.

"I will broadcast the second round on Shanghai TV first." Zhang Yuan promised.

"Then I will give Haha Xuandong a discounted price of 5000 yuan per episode."

"But the condition is that it must be kept confidential and not be disclosed to any other TV stations."

Anyway, he has already made the most money from Mango TV.

In order to maintain the relationship with Shanghai TV, it doesn’t matter if the film is half-sold or half-given away.

As long as it is kept confidential and does not affect negotiations with other TV stations for the second or third round of film purchases, it will be fine.

Zhang Yuan knew that the situation in the Magic City was exactly the opposite of that in the Imperial City. People valued interests more than face.

As long as the benefits are good enough, everything can be negotiated.

Li Ruigang was shocked after hearing this.

10 becomes 5000, which is a 95% discount.

And it’s the reverse 95, which means % is reduced.

"Okay, we are friends indeed." The other party replied with a smile.

After Li Ruigang put down the phone, he pushed up his glasses.

"Yu Li, our station cannot afford hundreds of episodes of animation every year and the cost."

"Out of affection, they gave me a 'friendly price'."

"This kid is blocking both ends!"

The president stroked his chin and felt that Zhang Yuan was indeed very good and capable in his work.

Always satisfy everyone.

"Okay, it's just an animation."

"It doesn't matter. There will be many opportunities for cooperation in the future."

This one was "coaxed" by SMG.

Zhang Yuan returned to the imperial capital.

But I didn't rest.

First, we were busy moving, moving all the things from the small courtyard to the big courtyard.

He wanted to take advantage of the abundant funds to quickly renovate the courtyard.

From now on, I will live here as my own villa and only entertain my closest friends... and women.

For the sake of his hobby, Zhang Yuan went to the music store again.

I was thinking of finding a piano to decorate the large courtyard, and at the same time cultivate my sentiments in my spare time.

A series of advertising endorsements have made his pockets bulge, and he walks with more confidence.

What Yamaha.

What Kawaii.

Besides Steinway, I only look at Bösendorfer, Bechstein, and Steinberg!

I tried some pianos and found that most of the imported high-end pianos, except Steinway, were either made in Taiwan or in Germany.

The sound I play always has a bit of the heaviness of the Axis Powers...

Thinking of looking at a Steinway.

I've always thought this brand was high-end.

Until he saw a grand piano jointly branded by Steinway and Mickey Mouse.

Zhang Yuan: …

He didn't even need to think about it. If Liu Xixi were here, she would hold on to this ugly piano and refuse to let go.

In the end, he still ordered a Steinway, but of course not the Disney co-branded model.

Steinway pianos are divided into several models: S, M, O, A, B, C, and D. As the prices become more and more expensive, the pianos are also getting bigger and bigger.

Big is justice.

The larger size allows for a larger resonance box.

The string length can also be more stretched.

In this way, the depth and thickness of the piano sound will be stronger.

It's like the difference in car engines from V6 to V8 and then to V12.

Zhang Yuan was interested in Type A, which is the flagship model in the middle.

Even if it is just the middle model, the price is already as high as one million.

One piano, one house.

If it is a limited edition, the price will be even higher.

Hundreds or tens of millions, so rich and inhumane.

Zhang Yuan went to a music store and cured himself of his self-righteousness...

And he discovered something else when he bought the piano.

The house isn't big enough!
The highest-grade piano could not fit in the study room he had originally prepared.

You can't just leave the piano in the yard.

He finally tried this one.

After he entered the music store, he was quickly recognized.

Several female salespeople were watching him playing seriously.

And I recorded it with a DV while watching.

"So handsome!"

"Not only is she good-looking, she's also talented!"

"Yeah, I really like his performance as Yang Guo!"

"No, I think Li Xiaoyao is the most classic."

As they were whispering, they heard a melodious piano sound coming from Zhang Yuan's end.

Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump…

"What song is he playing?" The saleswomen walked together and started to think about it.

"So familiar?"

"Beethoven?"

"chopin?"

"No, no, the tune of these two is not that cheerful."

"It's so familiar, as if it's right next to my mouth..."

After listening for a while, one of them hummed along with the music.

"Pleasant Goat, Beautiful Goat, Lazy Goat, Fierce Goat..."

Saleswomen: ...

Using a piano worth millions, playing a song worth three and a half dollars...

It’s so hard to guess what a handsome guy is thinking.

"This is it." After playing a piece, Zhang Yuan pointed at the piano and said, "This piano sounds good and suits my piece."

"Hey, what you said is..." The saleswoman thought to herself that since you have money, everything you said is right.

What do they know? The money for buying the piano came from this song and animation.

"Is an elegant life so expensive?" After going out, Zhang Yuan, holding the invoice and pick-up order, fell into deep thought.

"It seems that it would be more economical to be vulgar."

"After all, having a double bed allows you to hear the heavenly sounds of women."

While waiting for the piano to arrive, he also made some preparations in the large courtyard.

Especially in the dining and kitchen area, he will soon need to host a banquet.

Because the premiere of "Crazy Stone" is about to be held... (End of this chapter)