Huayu: From an ordinary person to a happy director

Chapter 113 Who plays Xiaolongnu?
Feixun Weibo, Feixun Chat, and Feixun Video are the three major sections of Feixun Technology. They share the same account, and information from the three sections can be pushed to each other.

For example, people who chat on Fexun can receive news from Fexun Weibo, or receive advertisements for the launch of a TV series on Fexun Video.

Among them, Fexun Chat has the highest daily activity, but the most popular one is Fexun Weibo. The first thing people do when they open their mobile phones and computers every day is to log in to Fexun Chat.

Not everyone has a chatty netizen, but many people like to gossip.

And Feixun Weibo has a lot of gossip about the entertainment industry, which many people love to eat.

Feixun Weibo has become a publicity channel for many entertainment companies.

Posting a Weibo on Feixun Weibo always attracts some people.

Recently, Feixun Weibo has even created a ranking of today’s hot searches, with the top ten displayed on the homepage.

It has become a habit for entertainment companies to buy a trending search every time a new TV series or movie is released.

The main reason is that the price of buying hot searches is not too expensive, and entertainment companies can afford it.

Buying trending searches has become a common practice in the entertainment industry.

Although Sina also launched a Weibo account, it started slowly and has been slow to develop. People are still used to using Fetion Weibo.

Moreover, Fexun Weibo can also jump to Fexun chat and Fexun video. Sina’s functions are too single and it cannot compete with Fexun Weibo.

Under these conditions, entertainment companies try their best not to offend Taolin Film and Television.

Most entertainment companies have a friendly policy toward Taolin Film and Television.

But when the gap between the two is not big, the laggard will strive to catch up, and if the gap is twice as big, they will feel envious.

A difference of three times would make one jealous.

If the difference is five times, I will hold a grudge.

A ten-fold difference means that the two are no longer on the same level and are no longer competitors.

The gap between Taolin Film and Television and many entertainment companies has already exceeded ten times.

Only Huayi has always targeted Taolin Film and Television. Whatever Taolin Film and Television has, Huayi will have.

For example, Huayi established a special effects department and an animation department, and cooperated with the groom’s Weibo to open up publicity channels; it even built several cinemas.

It doesn’t matter if the scale is not as large as Taolin Film and Television, but it has everything it needs. Let’s build up Kuangjia first.

So when Liu Yan found out that someone was targeting Shi Lei, the first person he thought of was Huayi.

Shi Lei had the same idea.

"Boss, what should we do?" Liu Yan asked for the solution.

"What do you think we should do?" Shi Lei asked instead of answering.

"The company also has a group of trolls who can be used to take action. You just need to identify the target."

After Shi Lei pondered for a while, he said, "Didn't Huayi part ways with Wang Jinghua? Use this as a breakthrough point to criticize Huayi."

Unless one pays close attention to the entertainment industry, the audience will not care much about the news of the two's separation. After all, what the audience cares most about is all kinds of gossip about celebrities.

"Boss, I know what to do."

"Very good, do it in a more covert way."

"Ok."

Shi Lei hung up the phone. After this incident, he had no chance to communicate with Liu Sishi and Tang Yan. He flew directly back to Taolin Film and Television headquarters.

As soon as he returned to the headquarters, Shi Lei saw Zhang Jizhong talking to a beautiful trainee. He was laughing constantly, which was particularly eye-catching.

When he saw Zhang Jizhong, Zhang Jizhong also saw him.

Shi Lei took the initiative to greet him: "Producer Zhang."

"Director Shi." When Zhang Jizhong saw Shi Lei, he stopped chatting with the beautiful trainee and walked directly to Shi Lei.

"Director Shi, I have something to tell you."

"Go to my office."

A few minutes later, the two sat opposite each other in the office, waiting for the assistant to pour the tea and go out.

Shi Lei then said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

He was also very curious. Zhang Jizhong was a producer with a high status in the circle. He must have something to ask for if he came to the company specifically to wait for him.

"It's like this, Liu Yifei, a student at Beijing Film Academy, played Wang Yuyan in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. You still remember her, right?"

"I remember. What's wrong?" Shi Lei asked knowingly.

"I want her to play Little Dragon Girl. What do you think?"

"Wasn't it agreed that Zhao Liying would play the role?" Shi Lei did not answer but asked directly.

The Return of the Condor Heroes is mainly controlled by the producer studio, with Taolin Film and Television holding 10%. In the future, it will promote The Return of the Condor Heroes through Feixun Weibo.

Zhang Jizhong picked and chose among the people in Taolin Film and Television, and finally chose Zhao Liying to play the role of Xiaolongnu.

"Zhao Liying has a small round face, which makes her very suitable for playing the young girl Xiao Long Nu, but when Yang Guo grows up, it is not so suitable for Zhao Liying to play."

???

Shi Lei's face was full of question marks. In his memory, whether it was the old version or the new version, it seemed that the actor who played Xiaolongnu had not changed.

After all, they have practiced martial arts. I can't say that they can stay young forever, but it is reasonable for them to maintain a beautiful face for twenty years.

"Who is looking for you?" Shi Lei went straight to the point.

"Uh..." Zhang Jizhong was stunned.

Is the chat so direct?

After the two looked at each other for a few seconds, Zhang Jizhong chose to tell the truth, "A friend in Kyoto found me."

As for what the conditions were, he didn't say it, and there was no need to say it, as it would be awkward for both parties.

Dongdong... Shi Lei tapped the table with his index finger and fell into deep thought.

A few minutes later, Shi Lei said, "Producer Zhang, how about this? As long as Liu Yifei signs with Taolin Films, you can let her play the role of Little Dragon Girl."

Zhang Jizhong hesitated for a moment and agreed, "Okay, thank you Director Shi, I'll call now."

Shi Lei looked at Zhang Jizhong's departing back and shook his head slightly. He didn't know whether Liu Xiaoli would agree with his decision. According to his memory, their financial sponsor had not shown up in public since 07.

It should have been affected by the subprime mortgage crisis since 07.

Everyone says that the subprime mortgage crisis broke out in 08, but the truth is that it broke out at the beginning of this year. It was just that Wall Street sold CDS to the world, which delayed the outbreak of the subprime mortgage crisis, and it finally swept North America in August 07.

But there must have been a large number of victims between 06 and August 07 (there were already countless victims before the full outbreak, and the full outbreak occurred only because the number of victims was too large). According to speculation, Liu Yifei's financial backers should have been affected in late 06 or early 07.

因为《功夫之王》的拍摄时间是2007年5月2日至 2007年8月23日。

After Liu Yifei's financial sponsor failed, Liu Xiaoli set her sights on Huayi and planned to have Liu Yifei sign a contract with Huayi.

The result was that Liu Yifei signed a contract with William Morris Company in North America, and at the same time decided to go south to join the Hong Kong circle.

It was from this period that Liu Yifei began to shoot a series of failed films.

Now that the financial sponsor is still strong, Liu Xiaoli may not necessarily allow Liu Yifei to sign a contract with Taolin Film and Television.

Everything is unknown!

A few minutes later, Zhang Jizhong came back and said, "Director Shi, Liu Yifei's mother Liu Xiaoli wants to come and talk to you in person."

"Okay, let them come." Shi Lei nodded.

"I'm leaving first." Zhang Jizhong said goodbye and left. "I'll see you off."

"Shi Lei, please sit down. No need to see me off."

In the end, Shi Lei sent Zhang Jizhong out of the office.

An hour later, the office assistant came in to report, and Liu Xiaoli brought Liu Yifei over.

Shi Lei was surprised. Is he so active?

"Let them in!"

"Okay." The assistant responded and walked out.

A few minutes later, mother and daughter walked in.

"Sit down first." Shi Lei pointed to the chair opposite the desk.

As soon as the two girls sat down, Liu Xiaoli asked, "Director Shi, can we go with the artist studio model?"

Shi Lei almost rolled his eyes. What was he saying? Even in his previous life, Liu Yifei of the same period was not qualified to follow the studio model.

"Absolutely not! If you don't want to sign an artist contract, then get out!" Shi Lei made a gesture to drive them away.

Liu Xiaoli smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Shi, Xixi is willing to sign an artist contract, but there is a small condition."

There was no other way around signing with Taolin Film and Television. The sponsor had already said that no matter whether they helped Yifei get the female lead in "The Return of the Condor Heroes" successfully or not, they would no longer help them.

She was a little confused about this. Why did he suddenly stop helping?
After careful inquiries, she found out that the sponsor's investment had problems and he was now too busy to take care of them.

Her ex-husband also told her that there might be a global economic crisis in the next few years, and even the mainland would not be able to escape it, so she should make preparations early.

The global economic crisis may sound alarmist, but her ex-husband is a senior official and would not joke about it.

So she needed to find a backer for Liu Yifei.

After some investigation, she found that the most powerful company in China was Taolin Film and Television.

Even the Emperor Ying of Hong Kong Island is trying to please Taolin Film and Television, because Taolin Film and Television is not only a large domestic film and television company, but also a well-known Hollywood company abroad.

Signing a contract with Taolin Film and Television will provide a smooth road ahead in China and also provide opportunities in Hollywood.

Shi Lei frowned slightly and asked, "What are the conditions?"

"I want to be Yifei's manager, and I will take care of her daily life."

This condition is not excessive, as many celebrity agents are their relatives.

Shi Lei nodded and agreed: "Okay, but you can't just help Yifei get acting jobs, advertisements, or commercial performances. Simply put, any business needs to be approved by the company. In other words, it's a double agent. You are usually responsible for Liu Yifei's work, and you need the approval of another agent when you take on business."

Liu Xiaoli was a little hesitant. If it were in the past, she would have thought that such conditions were too harsh, but now the sponsor no longer cared about them, and it would be troublesome if she didn't find the next sponsor quickly.

The most important thing is that Taolin Film and Television is the best company in the country.

Liu Xiaoli didn't hesitate any longer and nodded in agreement: "Okay."

Shi Lei continued to ask: "The contract is for fifteen years, is that okay?"

"Fifteen years? Isn't that too long? Isn't it five years?"

Shi Lei explained calmly: "Our company is different from other companies. The shortest contract is five years, and the longest contract is twenty years."

"If you don't want to sign a 15-year contract, you can leave immediately."

Liu Xiaoli hesitated for a while and said, "Director Shi, I want to talk to Yifei."

Shi Lei made a gesture of invitation and said, "I'll give you three days. Once you make a decision, call Liu Yan directly."

"Okay, thank you Director Shi." Liu Xiaoli took Liu Yifei's hand and thanked her.

Liu Yan is Shi Lei's secretary, and his status in Taolin Film and Television ranks among the top three. Letting Liu Yan talk to them is a huge privilege.

No, it should be said that Shi Lei's willingness to talk to them in person is already the greatest privilege Taolin Film and Television has given them.

They had nothing to say.

The two said goodbye and left.

Shi Lei continued to work and was busy until the end of the day.

"Siyan, let's go home."

Huo Siyan had been waiting for a long time, but she did not go forward to disturb Shi Lei's work, but waited silently.

Hearing that Shi Lei was off work, she immediately trotted over, took Shi Lei's arm, and blew into Shi Lei's ear, saying, "Brother Lei, I have prepared a set of seven fairies~~ We can dress up and play."

"Oh, not bad, that's good." Shi Lei was very interested in the Seven Fairies set.

The two of them walked out of the company snuggling together, and the company's employees were already used to it.

As soon as the two left, Zhao Liying popped up, with her agent beside her. The agent's face was flushed, and it was obvious that he was very angry.

After confirming that Shi Lei and Huo Siyan had left, the agent said angrily, "How did you get ahead of me again?"

"If this continues we will run out of resources."

"I don't want to fall behind either! The problem is that when I came over, Huo Siyan was already waiting inside, and I can't go in and wait with her!" Zhao Liying was also a little embarrassed.

She has made up her mind, but someone is blocking her way!

"Huo Siyan is the most shameless person in the entire company." The agent couldn't help but complain.

Although other artists took the initiative, they also looked for opportunities and would go to Shi Lei when they happened to be free.

Huo Siyan, on the other hand, has been waiting for Shi Lei at the company headquarters every day since the day he returned to China.

"Don't speak like that, senior." Zhao Liying reminded in a low voice.

"It's already like this, and you still don't allow people to talk? She's like that..." The agent began to chatter and complain non-stop. After a few minutes, he suddenly changed the subject: "Next time you have to seize the opportunity."

"…If it doesn't work, you two can go together."

Zhao Liying looked at her agent in fear and refused, "How can this be possible? I am too embarrassed to see anyone if I am alone. Two people... Impossible."

The agent also realized that she had said something wrong, "Uh... sorry... just pretend I didn't say anything." She knew that Shi Lei didn't mind two people, but both women were actresses with some fame, and it was indeed unlikely for them to share a husband.

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That night, Shi Lei fully appreciated the beauty of the seven fairies. Each color had its own charm, which feasted Shi Lei's eyes and made him very interested.

The next afternoon, before Shi Lei went to the company, Liu Yan called him.

"Boss, Liu Yifei has agreed to sign with our company. The contract is for 15 years."

"Oh, it's faster than I thought. I thought they would still have to worry about it for two days!" Shi Lei exclaimed.

"Boss, are you not going to change the value of Taolin Films in China?"

"The TV series produced by Taolin Film and Television are among the best in the ratings, and the highest box office of movies is 2.1 million. We also own the Hollywood company Shuimitao."

"The only Chinese company that has established a firm foothold in Hollywood is Peach Films."

"All actresses have dreams of entering Hollywood, and signing with Taolin Films is currently the fastest way to do so."

"Okay, stop talking. I'm going to get cocky if you keep talking." He said it modestly, but he couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth.

"Boss, are you going to give the Little Dragon Girl in The Return of the Condor Heroes to Liu Yifei?"

"Zhao Liying will play the young Little Dragon Girl, and when Yang Guo grows up, Liu Yifei will play the Little Dragon Girl." Shi Lei made the decision directly.

(End of this chapter)