Actor: Thank you.

Chapter 709 Fiery
A few days later.

Wang Zhonglei was talking with a group of distinguished guests in his office.

Facing these guests, Xiao Wang rarely showed a flattering smile.

This is very rare for the two arrogant brothers of the Wang family.

Xiao Wang also took out the company's best tea and booked a one-stop service in the evening.

Food, drinks, clubs, massage, etc.

During the conversation, both sides pointed at the documents, as if they were talking about something very important.

Compared to Xiao Wang's enthusiasm, the other party he was talking to was much calmer.

Anyone who is good at observing people's expressions and words can tell that Xiao Wang wants to ask something of the other party.

We chatted for several hours and the tea was changed three times.

Only then did Xiao Wang respectfully see the other person out.

Let your subordinates take you on a tour of the company.

As for him, he could go back to the office to rest and prepare for the evening drinking party.

Thinking of asking Huo Siyan to give me a massage.

Before I could call out, the assistant knocked on the door and came in.

"Boss Wang, is there anyone looking for you?"

"Which one?"

"Director Rob."

"Please come in!" Wang Zhonglei, who had just sat down, quickly stood up and sat down on the sofa used for chatting and talking.

The project "The Forbidden Kingdom" is very important, so he also pays special attention to the white director and team.

"Rob, we meet again!"

When the other party arrived, Xiao Wang stepped forward enthusiastically and shook hands.

"Please take a seat."

"I need your help with anything."

"You can speak freely. In the entire imperial capital, oh no, in the whole of China, there is nothing that we Huayi can't do." Xiao Wang boasted.

Rob pushed his glasses up and didn't comment on what he said.

This is what Huayi said when I first met her.

I always speak in a big way.

At that time, he believed most of it.

But now I have reservations.

In his eyes, let’s not talk about anything else, you can’t even handle an actor, let alone the whole of China?

After Rob finished the casting and location selection a while ago, he returned to the Lighthouse Country to rest for a few days, while adjusting the script and arranging the filming there.

The construction of the scenes in China was entirely handed over to Huayi. They were familiar with this matter. After all, they had built a palace as big as "Night Banquet" and had some experience.

This time I came here to prepare for the actor training before filming.

He was quite responsible and came to supervise the work personally.

In addition to the leading actors, extras also undergo group training.

Not only do they involve fist and kick weapons, but they also involve horse riding and archery, so the requirements are quite high.

Of course, Li Lianjie and Chen Long did not participate in most of the training because they had no time and were too lazy to come.

But just when he thought everything was going well, something went wrong with the training program.

The day before, Rob received a sick note from Zhang Yuan, one of the leading actors.

Rob thought to himself, among all the actors, you are in the best health.

His tall and straight figure and bright eyes made me envious just by looking at him.

Full of energy and heroic spirit.

How come you got sick before even starting training?

Robert sent someone to ask.

The message that came back was that Zhang Yuan's hand was injured.

It was smashed by the car window.

Not only did his hand get injured, but he also suffered from mental illness.

Zhang Yuanyuyu.

People in China don’t take depression seriously, but foreigners are very concerned about it.

Psychological treatment there is much more popular and developed than in China.

The reason.

After fighting so many wars of aggression, a large number of soldiers suffered from PTSD.

There are enough patients, so the treatment experience is rich and naturally more developed.

Of course, Zhang Yuan was pretending to be depressed, so it was Yuyu syndrome.

Rob has to ask.

How could such a healthy young man become depressed?

I went to greet him and heard that Zhang Yuancheng couldn't sleep for days.

He held a heater against his chest and said that his heart was so cold.

He was still mumbling a poem.

“People are like flowers in a pot, and life is a mess.”

"No matter how well the house is built, it is only a temporary residence. This "little box" is my permanent home!"

Rob didn't understand what he meant after hearing this.

After all, he is only half an expert on China.

After his subordinates translated it into Chinese, he finally understood.

"Oh my god!"

"Zhang Yuan wanted to put himself in a small box."

“How serious is this depression?”

"what happened?"

"It's too popular. I feel unfree and uncomfortable?"

In Hollywood, many stars will have psychological problems after becoming famous, so most well-known artists have dedicated psychologists.

These people became famous because they were either depressed due to being too busy with work or mad due to losing their freedom.

Of course, many people also experience this symptom because they take too many drugs.

But the feedback given by Zhang Yuan was.

"Because of the conflict with Huayi."

After listening to Rob's question, Xiao Wang was not at all panicked.

"I knew you would do this!"

Before doing this, the two brothers of the Wang family got together to analyze it.

The only bargaining chip Zhang Yuan can hold is Robert's love for him.

"Rob, if Zhang Yuan is unwell."

"It will affect the filming progress of the film."

"It is a huge loss for the crew."

"I think if he is so unprofessional, we should find someone else."

"As for his penalty and legal procedures, they will all be handled by Huayi."

Xiao Wang has a good idea. Do you want to go on strike?

That's even better!

The film salary is 150 million US dollars, and the triple penalty alone will kill you!

If you don't want to lose money, it will be easier for us to take advantage of you.

If you don't want to pay the compensation, then hand over Yao Cheng first.

Otherwise you just have to act honestly and hand over Yao Cheng.

Anyway, we have you figured out!
That's what they think.

And the Wang brothers guessed.

Because before the audition and signing of the contract, Zhang Yuan took the opportunity to make a fuss.

If there is any trouble now before the filming starts, Rob may not be angry.

All the more reason for them to replace him.

Xiao Wang asked Huang Xiaoming to clear out his schedule and prepare first, and if he couldn't do it, he would let him take over.

For a temporary substitute, the requirements will not be that high, and the chances of success will be very high if you lobby on your own.

The two brothers of the Wang family both implemented their plan.

But Rob replied very seriously.

"I don't know what happened between you and Zhang Yuan?"

“So today I want to find out more about the situation.”

"Act as a middleman to mediate between the two parties."

“Try to get things resolved.”

Ok?
When Xiao Wang heard the other party say this, he wondered if Robert was neutral?

No, if he takes a neutral stance, he is actually standing on Zhang Yuan's side.

Why is this?

"He has an unexpected condition now, do you still want to use him?"

"Yes." Rob answered very firmly.

"In fact, there are better actors in China than him. We can help you find them, and the price will be paid by Huayi."

“I think he’s more suitable than anyone else.”

"It's not only because of his image and personal ability, but also because of his activeness in China." Robert said, and asked his assistant to take out his laptop.

On the other side, inside the courtyard.

Zhang Yuan carried Cheng Hao, who was cutting fruit, on his back and hid in a corner.

"Hey?"

"Zhang Yuan, are you sick?"

Xiao Longnu, who had already joined the group and started training, called him.

There was a hint of sadness in his tone.

"I'll come visit you in the evening."

"No need." Zhang Yuan replied easily.

"Well...how about I do it by myself, without my mom?" she asked tentatively.

Zhang Yuan: ...If you put it that way, it does seem a bit attractive.

"I'm fine. Please also say hello to Aunt Liu for me."

"I guess I'll be here to accompany you in a few days."

"Are you really okay?"

"Do not worry."

"Oh, okay then." Liu Qianqian was happy to think that they could train together.

But when we arrived at the training ground, we found out that Zhang Yuan had asked for leave!

So I called to ask.

"Oh, right!" She suddenly laughed.

"My mother also asked me to thank you."

“It’s about that song.”

Ever since Jay Chou sang the song "Blue and White Porcelain" at the May Day Gala of Shanghai TV Station.

As expected, the song became an immediate hit.

In three days, the total number of downloads across the entire network exceeded one million!
It then dominated all major music charts.

It is also being played continuously on radio stations across the country.

Especially on the song request station, out of ten calls, at least two or three would request this song.

These days, radio hosts are almost sick of listening to this song.

Jay Chou is Jay Chou after all, and this song is one of his best works, so it is natural that he has such a great result.

As a result, the MV that was exclusively released on Youku became a huge hit!

Zhang Yuan had an agreement with Youku, and the other party promised to recommend it at the top of the homepage.

It's considered as giving him face, and also because of Jay Chou's popularity.

But it's only locked for three days.

After three days, if the number of views does not reach the data line they set based on daily traffic, it will be gradually downgraded.

But three days later, this MV is still firmly locked at the top of the homepage.

Just like a middle-aged man who went to the bath center, he went up to the second floor and never came down!
The first three days were based on the lock, but in the following days, he relied on his own strength to sit firmly in the central military camp!

In just one week, the number of views on Youku alone exceeded 200 million.

These days, it is said to be exclusive, but in fact, people will download and repost it on major video websites.

According to Youku's data analysis, the total downloads and playbacks across the entire network should have exceeded 1000 million times!
It was about to become the most popular single video since "A Murder Caused by a Bun" that year.

Zhang Yuan is now considered one of the people who has benefited early from the online video dividend.

Even many netizens who downloaded the video have started cursing.

Because someone put a virus into the download file, many people's computers had blue screens.

Only videos that are popular enough and downloaded by enough people will receive this treatment.

Zhang Yuan understood a truth: a blacksmith must be strong himself.

Only when your own value is high enough can you become irreplaceable in the eyes of others.

Just like massaging the feet of a beautiful actress, it has to be tight and gentle, with one wave higher than the other, to make people linger.

The popularity of Zhang Yuan’s video in Paris has just died down.

This MV has boosted his popularity again.

Just continued!

He asked Jay Chou to sing and released the MV himself, not only for publicity, but also to gain some bargaining chips in his negotiations with Huayi.

Otherwise, this is not called negotiation at all, but being forced by the other party to sign an unequal treaty.

Even the Buddha was afraid of foreigners.

Rob decided to act as a peacemaker after seeing the video and data.

Because Huayi wanted to go to Hollywood to make money.

These two Hollywood companies would love to come to China to make money!

More importantly, Rob also watched the video and did his research.

The reaction to this MV on the Internet, in addition to the song and the filming itself, is more about love for the male and female protagonists.

The two protagonists of this MV are the two leading actors of his own movie!
Although there was no clear concept of CP hype in those days, CP did exist.

Robert thought that Chinese audiences would be happy to watch this MV.

So when my movie comes out, I can also play the sentimental card of Zhang Yuan and Liu Qianqian, and "trick" a lot of audiences into going to the theaters, right?

Who can resist money?

Viral publicity, couple hype, sentimental hype, these tricks commonly used in China in later generations have long been overused by Hollywood.

What Rob is eyeing is the box office revenue that Zhang Yuan may bring.

So he didn't want to let go.

If the foreigners say they want to negotiate and act as a guarantor, then Empress Dowager will have to obey.

The Wang brothers knew that he would do something with this film, but they didn't know how he would do it.

Liu Xiaoli also saw it.

The previous song "Don't Look at Me, I'm Just a Sheep" was a cartoon.

The copyright of the theme song can bring his daughter millions of dollars in revenue every year.

The more popular this song is, the higher the revenue will be!
I sighed that Zhang Yuan's vision was indeed good, and he always picked things that could make money.

So I specifically asked Xixi to remember to say thank you.

"Just say thank you and that's it?" Zhang Yuan joked.

I have provided you with two types of "pension insurance".

Your daily expenses from now on will be covered by the copyrights of these two songs.

"So what do you want to do?" she replied in a soft tone.

"I'll tell you after I get here."

"Oh..." Liu Qianqian put down her phone with a guilty conscience, still holding these expectations.

Zhang Yuan moved his wrist and then his fingers.

My fist should be almost healed now.

His recovery ability is beyond ordinary people, so this minor injury is nothing to worry about.

But it’s not time to remove the gauze yet.

"Come, eat some fruit to cool down your body." The good sister came to him with a plate of colorful fruits.

"I'm not angry at all, why should I get rid of it?" He ate an orange slice and said, "Besides, if I was angry, I would have released it with you."

Cheng Hao rolled her eyes at him.

"Are you sure it's okay to do this?" She pointed at Zhang Yuan.

"The Huayi brothers are not easy to deal with."

"What if we fall out or even fall out?"

"If the other party is really angry and doesn't want Yao Cheng anymore, it will be a fight to the death. How will you deal with it?" The good sister is born to worry.

"No, Huayi will definitely want Yao Cheng. This is 100% certain."

"how do you know?"

Of course Zhang Yuan knew.

Don't be fooled by Xiao Wang's loud voice and his very determined look.

But there is a problem.

Logically speaking, he should have waited until Zhang Yuan finished filming "The Forbidden Kingdom" before launching his attack.

This way he wouldn't have any chance to resist.

But why is he so anxious?

Even if there are loopholes, you have to do it.

This is not just because these two brothers have bad tempers and are domineering.

After all, it’s all for the purpose of going public!

Zhang Yuan remembers it very clearly.

Huayi will conduct a large-scale equity transfer at the end of this year, giving the company's stars the opportunity to invest in the company.

At the same time, there will be a capital increase and share expansion at the beginning of next year.

This share expansion will once again give some celebrities the opportunity to hold shares.

It will also seek financing from several large institutions.

This round, they should have approached Focus Media.

It’s the company that specializes in elevator advertising.

Focus Media eventually gave them $2000 million in financing.

The money for capital increase and share expansion at the beginning of next year will come from here.

If you want to find someone to raise funds, you have to give investors confidence.

The two largest parts of Huayi’s current business are film and artist management!

Therefore, Yao Cheng is not only increasing the number of artists, but also recruiting talents.

It is also an important means to enhance investor confidence.

The group of people that Xiao Wang politely entertained were the representatives of the investors.

That's why he entertained us politely.

Didn’t Chengtian poach Sister Hua in order to go public? It’s the same principle.

The same goes for the fact that most of the artists recruited by Huayi are mature and already famous artists.

At the same time, that is why they are called the tombs of newcomers.

The Wang brothers need well-known artists to support the team, so they don’t have time to train newcomers step by step.

It would be too late to wait until the filming of "The Forbidden Kingdom" was completed before inviting Yao Cheng to join the team.

They were anxious, and now they had Robert as a guarantor.

In this way, I will have the opportunity to sit at the table and speak.

Although it is not equal, at least we no longer have no chance to speak.

Seeing that he was not in a hurry, Cheng Hao pursed his lips and said nothing.

Let men deal with men's affairs.

It seems like I can't help much.

Instead of adding pressure to him, it is better to trust him.

Sure enough, soon after, Robert contacted him and asked him to come to Huayi for a chat.

Zhang Yuan calmed himself, changed into a tight and neat outfit, and headed to the negotiation site with his own purpose in mind...

(End of this chapter)