Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 596 An IP Delivered to Your Door
Footsteps are heard.

Zhao Xuejing put down her pen.

The receptionist was leading two somewhat disheveled men, who were walking briskly toward her.

Zhao Xuejing was no stranger to these two guests. She had met them before when Luo Ge visited Sun Yizhou on set in Shanghai, and some of the performance clips from that time left a deep impression on her.

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Wei."

Before the receptionist could introduce them, Zhao Xuejing stood up with a smile: "It's a pleasure to see you both again!"

When you meet someone.

Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng almost didn't recognize Zhao Xuejing.

Black bodycon skirt.

A white shirt was tucked inside.

This office lady's outfit, along with her absolutely curvaceous figure, makes her stand out.

Such a clean and efficient demeanor, coupled with her pure and delicate oval face, makes her the ideal female secretary, unlike the vulgar ones in "If You Are the One".

He stared blankly at her face.

The two then recognized her as the beautiful female assistant who had come to visit the set with Brother Luo.

They rushed forward.

They shook hands and greeted Zhao Xuejing one after another.

Forgetting to admire the pretty female assistant, both of them stared nervously at the closed door.

inside.

There exists the hope they need.

"Dong dong."

After waiting a second or two, Zhao Xuejing pushed open the large office door.
The instant the knock sounded, Li Luo deftly closed "Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death" on his computer desktop, and with a smile, quickly walked around the large desk:

"Welcome Producer Wang, welcome Director Wei."

"I'm so sorry."

"I'm a bit busy here, so I'll have to trouble you two to come to the capital."

The words fell.

Their hands clasped together firmly.

Such enthusiastic responses put Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng at ease, but of course they didn't dare to let their guard down. They had seen many smiling faces during this period, but almost none of them had actually expressed any interest.

"It's not hard."

Wang Yuan quickly shook his head, increasing the pressure on his hand: "It's really too much trouble for Brother Luo. Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with us."

"Why be so polite?"

Li Luo smiled and waved his hand, then invited the two to sit down in the reception area: "Yi Zhou has praised your talents highly, and I must thank you for giving him a chance to perform."

"Come."

"Have a cup of tea first!"

Li Luo made that casual remark, and neither Wang Yuan nor Wei Zheng dared to take it seriously.

I really want to say thank you.

They also have to thank Xinghuo Films for being willing to let people join "iPartment" at a low salary; otherwise, their production team wouldn't have had the money to invite Sun Yizhou to play the role of Lu Ziqiao.

"Please have some tea."

After Zhao Xuejing poured the tea, Li Luo smiled and raised his cup to gesture to everyone.

"Thank you, Brother Luo."

Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng quickly followed with smiles on their faces.

"I'm quite direct."

Setting down his cup, Li Luo looked at Wang Yuan with interest: "Before we watch the film, I have a small question. This isn't a TV station, so why did you two choose to work with Xinghuo Films?"

"in addition."

"With your combined capabilities, you should be able to reach quite a few high-net-worth buyers."

As soon as these words came out.

The two people sitting opposite each other looked slightly awkward.

Wei Zheng knew this issue had nothing to do with him, and continued sipping his Xinyang Maojian tea.

As for Wang Yuan...

Although he has never revealed his family background.

He didn't show much surprise. It's normal for the other party to be curious and investigate his background when it comes to potential cooperation. This kind of thing isn't difficult for Brother Luo.

There is some connection.

In fact, it can't be hidden from industry veterans.

"cough~"

Clearing his throat, Wang Yuan's expression quickly turned serious: "The reason we approached Brother Luo is actually quite simple. Everyone in the industry knows about your story with Director Ning Hao, and we are no exception."

"We dare not compare ourselves to director Ning Hao."

"But how should I put it, we also have a small dream of making movies!"

"The works that have been photographed."

"I hope there will be an opportunity for the audience to see it."

"Brother Luo once came to the set to watch us film. He knows that 'iPartment' is a very serious team, and the actors in the crew all have their own dreams, so we thought of it."

"I was thinking that you might be willing to watch the finished product of our TV series, Brother Luo."

"If you think it's okay."

“Help us.”

"To help 'iPartment' have the opportunity to be released."

"As for."

After finishing his tea to moisten his throat, Wang Yuan continued, "We have indeed been in contact with some TV stations recently, but not everyone can accept a completely new lineup."

"Ultimately, TV stations still want to play it safe."

"Luo Ge."

Looking expectantly at Li Luo, Wang Yuan clasped his hands together and said, "I know you are very willing to give newcomers a chance, so I took the liberty of coming to bother you. Thank you for giving us a chance to showcase ourselves."

"Thank you, Brother Luo."

Looking at the other person's solemn expression.

Li Luo tapped his knee.

The young producer, who is a year younger than me, is not as simple as he seems. He comes from a family with a long history in the film and television industry, with his father and maternal grandfather having great influence in Shanghai's film and television circles.

Therefore, he wanted to find out what the other party was really thinking.

Some things were difficult to say aloud, but faced with Li Luo's earnest inquiry, Wang Yuan could only express the specific situation in a roundabout way.

Thanks to his father's and grandfather's connections.

Wang Yuan did have access to the purchasing departments of several television stations around Shanghai, but having access was one thing, and whether those television stations were willing to make the purchases was another.

After all, all that glory has faded away.

Even though Shanghai Film Group is a behemoth, it seems to be struggling to move forward.

Although it is large in scale.

However, some of them are all show and no substance.

Nowadays, the Beijing circle, the Northwest circle, the Taiwan circle, and the Hong Kong circle—several important circles in the entertainment industry—can be said to be more powerful than the Shanghai circle.

Shanghai Film Group's biggest advantage is its brand name; its main influence lies in distribution and cinemas. When it comes to film investment, it can only follow behind China Film Group and make a move.

After making money.

Then slowly try to do it yourself.

Since the advent of the era of commercial blockbusters, only one film produced by Shanghai Film Group, "Sacrifice," has been noteworthy.

Without a solid track record, it naturally won't have much influence.

What's more, his father is only a vice president.

Because of his family connections, when Wang Yuan went to the TV station to promote the show, he was easily greeted with bright smiles from the relevant personnel. However, when it came to the real challenge, no one was willing to take the bait.

The set design was visibly cheap.

It's a low-budget sitcom that only cost a few million, plus a large group of greenhorn actors, almost all of whom were unknown.

No film purchasing manager dares to bet that this will be the next "My Own Swordsman".

Even with the limited budget of "My Own Swordsman" back then, the production team behind it was well-known in the industry, and many of the actors in the main cast had already made a name for themselves.

The production budget, cast and crew, and everything else about this drama are not impressive.

Who dares to bet!
If you lose a bet, you'll be the one who takes the blame.

Out of respect for Wang Yuan's father and maternal grandfather, it's no problem to spend a little money to buy it and put it in the film library, but we want to arrange a good broadcast time slot.
If I don't show up...

No one will take your challenge.

You can broadcast it.

You have to exchange favors for it.

Unless absolutely necessary, Wang Yuan would certainly not want to take that step.

If you really want to rely entirely on your father.

He wouldn't have chosen to suffer this pain in the first place.

He ate boxed lunches with a large group of new actors in the studio, working day and night.

Everything that has been done.

It was simply to prove his ability.

During his various anxieties.

While casually unearthing the business card left by Brother Luo, Wang Yuan immediately thought of this unconventional approach: to collaborate with Xinghuo Film and Television and then have them sell the product to television stations.

Given Morocco's influence in television.

It will definitely make the TV station's acquisition department pay close attention, and at the very least, they won't just watch one or two episodes and then give up.

Take courage.

Call Luo Ge's assistant.

The original idea was to take a shot first, regardless of whether there were any good results or not.

To their delight...

Luo Ge quickly called back and said he could meet to talk.

The only problem now is whether my production of "iPartment" can attract Luo Ge's interest.

Under their expectant gaze.

Li Luo smiled, picked up his cup, and gestured for the two to drink tea, then casually exchanged a few polite words.

I received a call earlier.

He almost lost his composure.

Unexpectedly, the "iPartment" IP has come knocking on our door. If we can successfully acquire it, making a few million dollars with such a popular IP would be a piece of cake.

There's no reason to turn away money that's offered to you.

But in front of the two of them.

Li Luo maintained a calm and unhurried demeanor.

Only after noticing the two men's restless expressions did he smile and invite them to the company's screening room to watch the sitcom, which carried various controversies but made its main characters famous.

"Take off your shoes and dance, walk barefoot in space."

"I laughed and you still acted cool."

When Lin Yue finished what she was doing and quickly came over to push open the door to the screening room, the slightly dim room was filled with such a cheerful song.

The room is not big.

A dozen or so sofas and chairs are arranged there.

It looks much like a private cinema, with youthful and energetic faces appearing on the screen in sync with the music.

"It wakes up the trees in the noisy area, and they float after taking a breath of pure oxygen."

"I decide my own future."

"Dancing all day long, playing across the entire screen, an uninterrupted dream accelerating in a straight line, running on the map I drew~~~"

Lin Yue did not go up to greet them.

She listened to the theme song and randomly found a seat in the back.

Watching the flickering images quietly, I covered my forehead, feeling both amused and exasperated. I never imagined that the show my artist went off to act in would somehow end up back in my hands.

only.

She didn't have much to say.

To put it simply, this is similar to purchasing film and television copyrights, the only difference being that you are buying the copyrights for content that hasn't been officially broadcast yet.

If you think the quality is good, then sell it to TV stations on your behalf.

or.

To fill its own copyright database.

It's like taking on a job from a television distributor.

It's simply a matter of transferring some or all of the risk to oneself. As for whether it's part of the procurement or all of it, that depends on how much Brother Luo thinks about this TV series.

While she held her breath and concentrated.

The episode begins. On screen, a bus screeches to a halt, slamming a young man who is looking at a laptop into his hands.

Laughter erupted from the can.

The man on the screen began to talk to himself.

Lin Yue is very familiar with this canned laughter, as it is commonly used in sitcoms in North America. If used appropriately, it can greatly enhance the audience's immersion in the show.

The next character appeared, and her pretty little face immediately caught Lin Yue's eye.

Under her intrigued gaze.

The girl in the green top quickly hid under the seat and gestured for the boy to be quiet to increase the tension, thus creating the first little suspense of the play and attracting the audience to continue watching.

The male lead continues to bang his head against the seat, repeatedly to enhance the comedic effect.

It only took a short while.

It showed a pretty good rhythm.

Fold your arms.

Lin Yue continued watching with peace of mind.

As the story unfolded on the screen, she would sometimes frown, sometimes smile, but then gradually become confused, and finally, with a very strange expression, she would suddenly realize something.

Since entering this industry, she has spent a period of intense time watching a large number of domestic films and television dramas.

To enhance understanding within the industry.

When Lin Yue watched the popular TV series "Young Justice Bao" a few years ago, she had this feeling of déjà vu, the kind of familiarity she had seen in "Detective Conan".

Therefore, with only slight surprise, Manager Lin continued to carefully observe the TV series.

The scene is a bit rough.

The props and costumes of the actors all exuded cheapness.

In terms of plot.

There's a forced, artificial feel to the jokes.

Apart from Sun Yizhou, who was under her command, there wasn't a single familiar face. This completely new lineup made her feel uneasy, and their acting skills were only passable.

Ok.

That cheeky guy is pretty good.

Very eye-catching.

The youthful vibe presented in the visuals is excellent, which is quite rare in current film and television dramas, and it's also very pleasing to the eye.

Although it incorporates many elements.

However, the director and screenwriter did a fairly good job controlling the pacing.

just
It has advantages, but its disadvantages are even more obvious.

Adding to the fact that this is a lineup of complete newcomers, and the only one with some fame, Sun Yizhou, is not even the main character, the risk level of this project in her mind has skyrocketed.

They either have a star-studded cast or big-name directors and screenwriters.

Or perhaps...

It is adapted from a famous novel or a martial arts novel.

The show in front of us can be described as having nothing at all.

In Lin Yue's opinion, even if "iPartment" manages to get a chance to air on television, it's estimated that it won't even make a ripple before being drowned out by other dramas in the market.

Two hours passed.

As the video continues to play in a skipping manner, Chen Meijia on the screen unleashes a powerful palm strike.

He slammed Lu Ziqiao onto the sofa.

The screen went dark.

Stay tuned for it to appear in everyone's eyes.

The incandescent bulb shone brightly.

Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng rubbed their eyes and looked at Li Luo at the same time.

They certainly couldn't expect Li Luo to watch every single episode of the show, and it was obvious that he didn't have that much time for them either.

The tension in his eyes was almost palpable.

The two were extremely uneasy.

I was anxious about whether those two hours would be enough to capture Luo Ge's interest.

Especially Wang Yuan.

Which young person doesn't want to succeed through their own efforts? Given a choice, they certainly wouldn't want their family to lose face and run around asking for favors.

However, Luo Ge's performance made them feel particularly uncertain.

Similar to last time.

There was absolutely no clue as to it.

"Ah."

Li Luo paused for a moment, then smiled at the two people sitting next to him: "Well done, I can tell you two put a lot of effort into it."

"Thank you, Brother Luo."

Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng quickly expressed their gratitude.

"if."

Li Luo tapped the armrest, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "Please don't mind me, what I mean is, if Xinghuo Films takes on this sitcom, and if it can be broadcast smoothly and a sequel is made..."

"When the time comes, could you polish the storyline a bit more carefully?"

"Feel sorry."

No offense intended.

As soon as these words came out.

The two people in front of me had flushed red to varying degrees.

I felt both excited and extremely embarrassed.

Some things can be kept secret from the audience, but they can't be hidden from directors and actors who have seen a lot of films. They know very well what Li Luo means by "dedication".

This means they know you're copying.

But please, could you at least put some effort into copying? Don't just copy and paste some scenes and lines.

"This"

Wang Yuan stumbled over his words, scratching his cheek awkwardly: "Mainly because this show was temporarily changed from an advertisement to a TV series, the time was tight, and I was the only screenwriter in the crew."

"So I took some shortcuts."

"I'm so sorry, Brother Luo, you must have made me look foolish!"

"OK."

He explained the situation in a weak voice, and Wang Yuan quickly nodded to indicate that there was no problem.

This explanation.

Li Luo gave him a deep look.

Plagiarism is plagiarism, there's no point in arguing about it.

It is indeed a black mark.

They deserve to be criticized later.

The person in question is quite talented, able to effortlessly incorporate various memes and maintain a good rhythm and humor throughout the series, preventing it from falling apart during filming.

"Ah."

Li Luo noticed Manager Lin sitting in the back and smiled, nodding to the two of them, saying, "Let me think about it for a few minutes. Please wait in the conference room next door for a moment."

Upon hearing Luo Ge's reply...

Wang Yuan and Wei Zheng quickly stood up, suppressing their excitement as they shook hands repeatedly to indicate that there was no problem.

no matter what the result is.

At least they don't have to be like other TV stations, leaving themselves with just a business card and hanging there half-dead, making them feel incredibly anxious and restless.

Lin Yue stepped forward at the opportune moment and politely shook hands with the two dazed people.

After Zhao Xuejing led them away.

Wait until the door is closed.

Manager Lin shifted his ample bottom and sat down in the seat next to him.

"I have something to do."

Li Luo tapped his watch and nodded quickly to Lin Yue, saying, "There's no time to talk to them slowly, and I can't show too much interest, otherwise they'll make exorbitant demands."

"In the upcoming negotiations, you need to be careful to gauge the level of interest you're interested in; just show that you're willing to give it a try."

"Don't seem too eager."

"Without copyright, nothing is negotiable. We can pay the money and push the project forward, but we must have control over the development of sequels and related products."

"at the same time."

"We can't take it all yet."

“Leave them with about 15 to 20 percent of the profits, and use part of the profits to encourage them to continue their cooperation with Xinghuo Films. Those two people are quite talented.”

"correct."

"We'll postpone this project until later; we can just find someone to be credited as the producer."

"Making money secretly."

"We won't do things that will get us scolded."

As Lin Yue listened to these words, her eyes gradually brightened.

Whether it's the tone of voice.

Or perhaps it's Luo Ge's nonchalant expression.

All of this points directly to one thing: treating the two people as mere money-making tools, and the boss is also well aware of the potential negative consequences.

As for whether it can make money.

As long as Brother Luo is interested in this play, then this issue will no longer be a concern for Lin Yue.

His perspective.

Manager Lin is now placing unconditional and blind trust in him.

As long as Brother Luo thinks it's okay.

That will definitely work!

The subsequent communication work was handled by Lin Yue and her colleagues in the legal department.

Li Luo was only responsible for setting the tone; he didn't need to be involved in the specifics, nor did he need to concern himself with every little detail. All he needed to do was find a way to promote the film after the cooperation was finalized.

Anyway, this kind of thing.

It's not something that can be settled in a day or two.

However, given the current situation, they have basically secured the rights to "iPartment".

An unexpected acquisition of a major IP.

It will become a money tree that allows me to earn a few small goals in the future.

This incident put Li Luo in an exceptionally good mood. His face beamed with a smile as he walked out of Xinghuo Film and Television amidst the nods and greetings of his employees.

Wear your mask properly.

Get into your own Mercedes.

After leaving the company gate, it sped off into the evening sunlight.

We arrived at the other side of the 798 Art Zone.

A swish sound.

Li Luo then smoothly applied the brakes to a stop.

He picked up the bouquet of flowers that had been placed in the passenger seat, got out of the car with great interest, glanced at the single-story building by the roadside, pushed open the small gate to the front yard, and walked briskly forward along the stone path.

The place isn't big.

The place was very clean.

Even the floors in the outer courtyard had an air of spotlessness.

The building in front of us is only one story.

However, the area is quite large.

It has a size of about 300 square meters.

It's square and looks like a Rubik's Cube. Its appearance is very low-key, and there isn't even a company sign hanging outside. There's only a very simple address.

Tengteng walked up the steps.

Li Luo raised his hand and rang the doorbell, then smiled and carried the colorful bouquet of flowers on his back.

The crisp sound echoed in the empty studio.

Through the glass door.

I saw figures moving inside.

The beautiful girl who appeared in front of him was so excited that he ran towards her quickly, and for the last part of the distance, he even jumped forward excitedly.

"Brother Luo!"

The door opened, and the girl with her hair in a ponytail smiled brightly.

"Grand opening!"

Li Luo laughed heartily and swiftly handed the bouquet forward. The alluring fragrance wafted towards the girl, making her heart flutter with joy, her eyes sparkling like stars.

(End of this chapter)