Actor: Thank you.

There is an old Chinese saying: A man is innocent unless he possesses a treasure.

In the general public's perception, this sentence means that if a person possesses something or someone that is far beyond his or her ability, or cannot protect himself or herself, the thing or person will be coveted, thus causing a disaster.

At least, that's how most people understand this sentence.

The two brothers of the Wang family are also among these majority of people.

Ever since "Crazy Racing" took in more than 10 million on its first day, shocking the industry, they have continued to pay attention to the film.

In addition to the value of the play itself, it also concerns the gambling agreement that Zhang Yuan signed with them a few years ago.

There were two things the Wang brothers did not expect about this agreement.

One is Huayi’s current valuation.

When signing the agreement, the two Wang brothers were facing the heavy blow of Sister Hua's departure. They were determined to rebuild their morale and never thought that Huayi would be able to go public so smoothly.

They would never have imagined that the development of film and television is faster than they expected.

This incident made them underestimate themselves.

I kind of regret making this deal.

Another thing is that I feel the terms of this agreement are too low.

The performance target of 6000 million in the third year!

I thought it was high, but now it seems...

According to the general market estimates, the movie "Crazy Racing" is almost halfway done...

It seems like there is no pressure at all.

The original plan to force Zhang Yuan to sell himself for ten years by gambling was out of the question.

This kid's development in recent years is like running wild, and his peers can't catch up with him.

Although they have temporarily stopped the activity, the two brothers of the Wang family understand that it would be impossible to completely control this kid and make money for themselves.

but!

He's not the only one in this business.

Besides, this kid has a good vision and has gathered a group of capable people under his command.

As the saying goes, if my neighbor stores food, I store guns, and my neighbor is my granary.

Now they look at Ning Hao's head with hydrocephalus and find that he is also very handsome.

After all, as long as you can make money, everyone will be good-looking.

Besides, Feng Xiaogang, the "pillar" of Huayi, doesn't look as good as Ning Hao...

It has been released for a week so far and the box office has exceeded 6000 million!
Even though the two Wang brothers were arrogant and self-righteous, they could not ignore this achievement.

Greedy!

"As for Ning Hao, I have to find an opportunity to contact him." The king said to his younger brother.

"Yes, such a capable person should have a good chat."

They are still quite confident because they have a "criminal record".

After all, Yao Cheng was poached from Zhang Yuan.

They saw nothing wrong with repeating the old tricks.

"I've already inquired about it. Zhang Yuan and he only have contracts for two plays in total."

"Now it's done, it's a perfect opportunity to take action." Wang Zhonglei had already made arrangements in advance.

“Talent is hard to come by, talent is hard to come by!”

"Based on the current situation, it is only a matter of time before Crazy Racer breaks the 100 million yuan box office."

"There are only a few directors in the market who have made over 100 million yuan, and they all have their own future."

"If we can capture one more, the two swords combined will be invincible."

"Every man is innocent, but he is guilty of carrying a jade."

"We will become a listed company soon. Our funds and resources are beyond the reach of this guy."

"So I think Ning Hao should make a wise choice."

In theory, they are right.

Once a company goes public, it can raise funds from the financial markets.

Huayi was able to expand from producing a few plays each year to carrying out more than a dozen or even dozens of large projects at the same time.

The problem is, their theory is wrong.

In Zuo Zhuan: Duke Huan's Tenth Year, there is a saying that a man is innocent unless he is in possession of a treasure.

The protagonist of this allusion is a descendant of the Wang family of the Zhou Dynasty, simply called Yu Gong.

He took a fancy to a piece of beautiful jade in Uncle Yu's hand.

Yu Shu felt that the man was innocent but guilty of possessing the jade, so he presented the jade to Duke Yu.

But soon after, Duke Yu set his eyes on Uncle Yu's sword.

Yu Shu understood that this man was greedy, so he stopped offering treasures and instead sent troops to attack Duke Yu and drove him to Gongchi.

This place is in Gansu, and the ruins still exist today.

Therefore, the meaning of this famous saying is not only to spend money to avoid disasters, but also to warn people not to be too greedy, otherwise it will bring disasters.

After a while, Nanzhili, Music Station.

"Father, if the Kong family is not severely punished this time, it will be made known to the world."

"Shanghai's economy has completely collapsed."

Zhang Yuan and Zhang Guoli followed the crew to Nanzhili for location shooting.

The play is about what happens after the anti-corruption campaign in Shanghai.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan had to maintain the anger in his heart, wanting to accomplish something, but the anger had already exceeded the anger of the incident itself.

Because the Magic City was fighting corruption, the Kong family was hit hard.

After Kong Lingkan discovered that "Aguo, are you serious?", he called his aunt Soong Mei-ling.

Soong May-ling is selfish by nature.

Zhang Yuan has always felt that Chen Chong is the true professional match for this role.

There's no need to act, it's just myself.

People always say that the Republic of China is the "Song Dynasty", but a dragon gives birth to nine sons, and each of them is different.

The three sisters' personalities and characters are completely different.

In comparison, Soong Ching Ling was an outlier in their family.

The reason why the Song family is so powerful is that, going back to the past, the Song sisters' father, Song Yaoru, was actually not a big shot in those days.

The most amazing one is their biological mother, Ni Guizhen.

Ni Guizhen's ancestor was the famous Xu Guangqi.

This woman was able to read and write, and even attended a girls' high school, even though women still had to bind their feet.

The key point is that when he was in his twenties, he entered Sheng Xuanhuai's family as a tutor.

This Sheng Xuanhuai was the brother who, at the instruction of Li Hongzhang, forced Hu Xueyan, who was helping Zuo Zongtang make money, to death.

Sheng Xuanhuai was considered the spokesperson for the Beiyang official-business system. With this relationship, the Song family naturally had an advantage in both the business and official circles.

In addition, in addition to the biological mother of the three Song sisters, the Sheng family also had a maid named Lu Baozhen.

With the introduction of Sheng Xuanhuai, she married Zhao Qinghua, the then Minister of Transport.

Among their children, there was a daughter named Zhao Yidie.

This is the famous "Miss Zhao Si", who accompanied Zhang Xueliang until his death.

After 918, Zhang Xueliang was labeled as the general who did not resist, and Miss Zhao Si was also called "the beauty who brings disaster."

Because all of Zhang Xueliang's secret documents and telegrams were translated and handled by her, all matters major and minor of the Northeast Army were discussed with her.

It can be said that Sheng Xuanhuai not only controlled the economic lifeline of China, but also continued to extend his tentacles through various marriages.

Sheng Xuanhuai was a person who launched the "Railway Protection Movement" for personal gain, which directly led to the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution and indirectly led to the demise of the Qing Dynasty.

People from his family should follow their roots, right?

The Song family regards the country as their private property, and there is a reason for that.

When it came to the anti-corruption campaign in Shanghai, as soon as Soong May-ling arrived, she insisted on turning state affairs into family affairs.

The conflict between the people and the traitorous businessmen was simply transformed into an internal conflict among the four major families.

How can anything good be possible?

"I understand what you said." Uncle Guoli looked helpless and nodded slightly.

It is no exaggeration to say that this drama is one of the pinnacles of his acting skills.

Compared to the bald man played by Cheng Daoming in "1942", Uncle Guoli's performance is more restrained and delicate.

"The Kuomintang's corruption is deep-rooted," he said in a heavy tone.

Zhang Yuan listened quietly, but he felt that there were actually some minor problems with the lines and plot design of the Guo Party in this play.

The problem lies with the Chiang family.

It's somewhat of a glorification of the principal.

But this matter is definitely not something that Lao Han can decide alone.

The script of this film has to be reviewed by the higher authorities.

Either there is a voice from above or there is a purpose.

Zhang Yuan was so weak that he didn't dare to ask or mention it.

This is the most "honest" drama he has filmed since his debut.

No comments were made throughout the process.

I'll do whatever you want me to do.

Coming back to my senses, I listened and watched carefully Uncle Guoli's performance.

"This is not just a Kong family issue. Fighting corruption is a big deal."

"It's about timing and discretion."

"It's difficult." Uncle Guoli shook his head slightly.

"Rebellion means the destruction of the party."

"If you don't fight back, your country will be destroyed!"

"Disaster."

These few words can be said to be the essence of this play.

But when Zhang Yuan listened to Uncle Guoli's lines, he suddenly thought of Uncle Benshan's sketch "Uncle Niu Gets Promoted".

Uncle Niu went to the township to ask for funds to repair the school's windows, but the secretary kept saying that the township was "too short of funds."

At the same time, they ate and drank lavishly, and set up banquet tables one after another.

"I didn't accomplish anything here, so I learned to talk nonsense!" said Uncle Benshan, who was holding a string of turtle eggs (bastards) on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.

It perfectly fits the conversation between Chiang Ching-kuo and his father at that time.

What Chiang Kai-shek said was nonsense.

The destruction of the country and the party was all caused by him, so no one else can be blamed.

"Father, the party and the country are all on the brink of danger." Zhang Yuan gritted his teeth, his facial muscles twitching slightly, and continued to insist on his idea.

"All right!"

But he was interrupted by his father's harsh voice, and then the bald man sighed.

"It's meaningless to pursue the Kong family at this time."

As the conversation between the two ended, a staff member nearby threw a handful of millet into the air.

The white pigeons that were originally hovering on the blue-gray floor tiles and serving as a living background now flapped their wings in groups and flew towards the sky.

"Card!"

"Perfect!"

Old Han gave a thumbs up to the assistant director who was spreading Xiaomi.

Zhang Yuan: …

So when you say perfect, you're not praising me and Uncle Guoli, you're talking about the pigeons...

Ever since Han Sanpin became the producer of "Red Cliff" and had frequent exchanges with John Woo, he developed this problem.

When shooting this scene, we had to get a flock of pigeons to set the tone.

I didn’t learn anything good…

"Director Han, am I done?" Zhang Yuan, with his hair combed back, walked up and asked.

“It should be finished, but we don’t rule out the possibility of subsequent reshoots.”

Old Han said after flipping through the script.

"Then I'm done."

"it is good."

This is also the least lively crew he has worked with since his debut.

Because there are too many stars, if everyone holds a wrap-up ceremony, the crew will have no time to film.

"I'm leaving."

"Okay, tell me when the celebration party will be held." Old Han patted his shoulder.

Just now, after 15 days of release, the box office of "Crazy Racing" exceeded the million yuan mark!

Zhang Yuan wanted to say that they should go to his house to celebrate.

Same old routine, drink it all.

There are no outsiders here, so you can drink anywhere and it’s okay to lie down.

But Lao Han disagreed!
"We have to make a big fuss about it!" These were his exact words.

He wanted to promote this play as a model to gild his own image.

With a cost of just over 10 million, we have already earned over 100 million.

The key is comparison!

It has to be Wu Baige.

The total investment for the film "Red Cliff" was 6 million yuan.

Lao Han personally served as the producer and also used his connections to contact theaters.

Because the main investor of this film is Poly Huayi.

It was he who acquired Bona.

This means that Lao Han is helping his old subordinate Yu Dong.

Judging from the box office, "Red Cliff" suffered heavy losses!

The box office in mainland China is not as high as the cost.

Fortunately, a lot of overseas copyrights were sold, which made a lot of money back.

But the overall account is still a loss, because no one wants the North American copyright that we had high hopes for...

Wu Baige has become a notorious figure in Hollywood.

With the help of poet Chen's "The Promise".

People in Hollywood now dare not even touch Chinese costume blockbusters.

Old Han has promoted this film a lot.

It was he who came up with the idea of ​​releasing the film in two parts.

Now they are arguing with each other, and some people are muttering that the fact that the film was released in two parts made the audience unhappy and confused, which caused the results to fall short of expectations.

This is similar to what European journalists said about China planting trees in the desert destroying the desert's ecological environment.

Completely out of touch with reality and always finding fault.

It would be even more disastrous if there was no Lao Han to command and the show was divided into two episodes.

But after all, it was just Old Han himself who was ambitious and blindly believed in famous directors.

Because of this, many people found fault with him.

Now is the perfect time. Although "Red Cliff" doesn't work, "Crazy Racing" works very well!

So they had to hold a grand ceremony to bring good luck to themselves.

Zhang Yuan doesn't really like this kind of celebration banquet attended by hundreds of reporters.

It's all a show, like a press conference, not a real celebration.

So after discussion, he decided to hold two shows.

One in the hotel and one at home.

Divided into external and internal.

After saying goodbye to Uncle Guoli, we went to a famous restaurant in Nanzhili to have a southern-style roast duck.

Not bad, each place has its own characteristics.

I met Mr. Wang Xun on the set of "Crazy Racing" before, and he said he would take me to taste authentic Sichuan roast duck.

Zhang Yuan said he doesn't like spicy food.

Teacher Wang said with a smile that the authentic roast duck is cooked in brine and is not too spicy.

When it comes to eating, you need a local to lead the way, otherwise you won’t be able to understand the food at all.

After eating special foods such as roast duck, duck blood soup, and egg steamed buns, we boarded the return flight.

He didn't drink the local specialty Meiling porridge.

I just finished playing Jingguo and I’m still a little emotional. I can’t eat when I see these two words.

I haven’t seen Yang Mi for a few days and I miss her a little bit.

Go to the Beijing Film Studio to pick her up first.

She likes spicy food and has a strong taste.

After going home and lingering for a while and playing ball, Zhang Yuanxian took care of me.

"I'll be busy lately, so I may not have time to pick you up next time."

"Ah..." She drawled out in disappointment.

I've just gotten used to your rhythm, and you're going to leave me behind?

"Just focus on filming. I'll take you out for dinner when I'm free."

Zhang Yuan felt that it was time to enter a cooling-off period.

Because this girl has been a little too clingy lately.

She has a very sharp brain.

Don't create problems anymore.

"Also, I won't invite you to the recent celebration party for "Crazy Racing," said Zhang Yuanming.

"You are not an employee of my company. You have no reason to be here."

"It wouldn't be good if someone saw us and reported it to Li Shaohong."

The girl from the capital narrowed her eyes and pouted her lips, saying, "You're treating me like an outsider."

I came here to become your wife!
This is what Zhang Yuan was afraid of.

I’m afraid she’ll get too aggressive.

She is very capable.

"Also, don't forget to prepare for The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3. Read the script carefully and study the characters."

"Oh." When it came to this, she could only nod weakly.

"Jacuzzi, do you want to use it?" Zhang Yuan saw that she was a little dissatisfied, so he suggested, "You said you wanted to use it last time."

"Okay...but you can't do 'business'. I want to have a good soak."

"What's the point? Just don't wash it."

Yang Mi: ...

Before going to the bathroom, Zhang Yuan took his cell phone and called Big Head Ning Hao.

"Haozi, busy."

"I'm busy, running around everywhere, and I'm not at home anymore." His tone revealed excitement amidst the fatigue.

Because the box office was good, he brought people to theaters in various places to promote the movie and became a frequent flyer.

"After you're done with this busy period, take a good rest."

"that's for sure!"

Zhang Yuan told him everything about the celebration banquet.

"I agree with you. It's better to be at home. There are no outsiders. At most, they are colleagues. We can relax."

"But Lao Han has his own ideas, so we just need to cooperate with him."

"Besides, if one does not return to his hometown when he is rich and powerful, it is like walking in the night wearing embroidered clothes, and no one will know what is going on."

"Our film is so popular that our colleagues would think it strange if we don't do a big promotion. So let's do it."

“You make money to spend.”

"All up to you." Ning Hao knew that Zhang Yuan was more reasonable than him in handling "diplomacy".

"There is one more thing. I will ask Yang Siwei to transfer the remaining 500 million yuan to you in the next two days. Go to the bank every day and check it carefully."

"what?"

After hearing this, Big Head remained silent for a long time.

Because he had never expected this.

What is 500 million?
It's his directing fee!
Before the filming of "Crazy Racing", Zhang Yuan signed a tiered salary agreement with him, based on the box office.

The highest level is that if the box office of the movie exceeds 500 million, he can get a total of million in salary and bonuses.

He was both skeptical and not skeptical about this matter.

What he doubted was whether he could break 100 million.

What he had no doubt about was whether Zhang Yuan would give him the money.

According to previous experience, Zhang Yuan is the most generous investor he has ever met in giving money, no doubt about it!

What is the current market situation?
He had heard of it too.

What a high level Lao Mouzi is, but how much does he get for one of his movies?

Just a few million.

My income is on par with Zhang Yimou's!

For a younger director, the thought of this makes him excited.

Hydrocephalus became more and more cheerful.

But having similar income is one thing, and collecting payments is another.

Lao Mouzi earns millions for each movie, but how long will it take him to get all the money?

Zhang Weiping is a pure bully. Every time Zhang Yimou asks for money, he says his company is having trouble running.

If you ask for it again, just say that all the money has been invested in the next movie and you should shoot it first.

If you make money, you can pay for the next film, or even the one before that.

Hua Yi later treated Stephen Chow in the same way.

This is even the norm in the film and television industry.

Big companies and stores always bully their customers.

But has it always been like this? Is that right?
Just like in a construction project, the developer drags the general contractor, the general contractor drags the subcontractor, the subcontractor drags the foreman, and the foreman drags the workers.

Is this really right?

Wouldn't it just become a layer of exploitation, shifting conflicts and pressure to the bottom?

Zhang Yuan felt something was wrong.

But for Ning Hao, doing so was "against industry rules."

Logically speaking, we have to wait until the film's payment is received and the company's financial quarter is reached before we can settle the bill.

This is a normal company administrative process.

But Zhang Yuan is the boss, he doesn't follow the procedures...

I said I would give it to you if it exceeds 100 million. Now that it has exceeded 100 million, I will give it to you and that’s it.

"I know you like to play."

"But you have to listen to me." Zhang Yuan said earnestly.

"You are also a family man."

"Once I get the money, I will buy a house first and give my wife and children a better and bigger place to live."

"Don't buy a car, a brand name bag or shoes, you'll just waste your money."

In 08, 500 million yuan could buy a large flat in the capital, but in another 10 years, you can only buy an old and dilapidated house.

This is also the reason why Zhang Yuan was willing to give it to him earlier.

The price of housing in the capital has increased...

"Hey, I'll listen to you!" Big Head was shaking with excitement as he spoke.

I've only heard of people not paying the money they owe, but I've never heard of people paying it in advance.

It is said that these days the one who owes money is the boss, and the one who gives money is the grandson.

He didn't expect Zhang Yuan to do this.

So authentic!

"You are my brother, dear brother!" Ning Hao said heavily, patting his thigh.

"We should all be one family."

"See you in the imperial capital."

"See you in the Imperial Capital!"

Zhang Yuan put down his phone and shook his head helplessly.

"I just mentioned the money and gave him money, and he got so excited."

"This industry and this world have really been ruined by certain people."

He dropped his phone and went to the bathroom.

Big Mi Mi is already floating in the splashes and bubbles stirred up by the jacuzzi.

"Are you stupid?"

"what?"

Yang Mi rolled his eyes at him and said, "With so much money, the interest would be high if you put it in the bank for a few months."

"Oh..." Zhang Yuan understood.

The girl has pretty good ears.

"Since ancient times, it has been difficult for people to have both wealth and wealth."

"After all, these small accounts can't accomplish big things."

"Besides, this is my money, what's it to you?" Zhang Yuan pretended to be serious.

The girl from the imperial capital bit her lip and turned her head away.

"You are cruel to me." (End of this chapter)