Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 178 Chen Cheng, let me say hello first. In the future, directors’ pay cannot be too expensive.

"Brother Batian, thank you very much."

"There's nothing to thank me for. I just did what I was supposed to do."

"Anyway, thank you very much. I want to say that your heroic act will not be forgotten by anyone in ten or twenty years."

"Ah, this... I just did a little thing. Okay, don't talk about me, Chen Cheng. Painted Skin has grossed over 2 million yuan. I am the ultimate overlord and I don't submit to anyone but you."

Sometimes it is just as Chen Cheng said.

The box office is unpredictable.

Just when everyone thought that "Painted Skin" was going to lose to "Transformers".

"Painted Skin" has unexpectedly risen to prominence.

One day, it even surpassed "Transformers" with a box office of 1300 million.

If.

It's just a flash in the pan, that's all.

After this.

For a week in a row, Painted Skin's daily box office exceeded that of Transformers.

Although in the last fourth week, "Transformers" made another effort and regained the top spot.

But this time.

The box office of "Painted Skin" has exceeded 2 million.

At this time, Chen Cheng also got a new title, Mr. 2 Million Yuan.

Simultaneously.

The previous holders of this title were only Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang.

Even Brother Chen Kai has not yet entered the 2 million box office circle.

Although Chen Cheng received 2 million yuan, he was only a supervisor, not a director, let alone a producer.

Theoretically speaking.

Neither the title of Mr. 2 Million Yuan nor the previous title of Mr. Million Yuan could be attributed to Chen Cheng.

But Chen Cheng's supervision at this time was really effective.

The box office made a comeback thanks to Chen Cheng.

So even if Chen Cheng called himself Mr. 2 million yuan at this moment, no one would object.

But no one objected.

But Chen Cheng remained relatively calm about this.

This time, the PK came quite unexpectedly.

Although Painted Skin was a huge success and earned 2 million at the box office.

But on the other hand, "Transformers" had a higher box office, reaching 2.5 million.

But at this time, no one said anymore that "Painted Skin" was inferior to "Transformers".

Chen Cheng did not accept any more interviews.

Instead, I continued to take classes at Beijing Film Academy.

Although at this time, a lot of investors were planning to let Chen Cheng be the producer.

But Chen Cheng declined.

"Director Tian, ​​I want to study for a master's degree."

"Have you thought about it?"

"Think about it."

"Haha, I kept nagging you to read it before, and you said you would consider it. Now that you're so famous, you actually want to read it again."

“Actually, I didn’t refuse before.”

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "It just took me a little longer to think about it."

"You really have thought it through. I heard that you are very famous now. Many people have asked you to make movies. Don't miss the opportunity."

"There are many opportunities, it just depends on whether you are prepared."

"Good boy, I didn't make a mistake. Take this information back and fill it out."

"Thank you, Director Tian."

Chen Cheng took the information away.

It’s not that Chen Cheng always wanted to study for a master’s degree.

Chen Cheng just wanted to calm down for a while.

It's too noisy outside.

Many times, there are too many noises like this and we can’t see ourselves clearly.

Just like before.

When you fail, you will be criticized by the media.

When you succeed, they will praise you as the best in the world.

But Chen Cheng is still Chen Cheng.

He hasn't changed at all.

His ability will not be reduced because of failure.

It is not true that his abilities will be terribly improved just because of the success of Painted Skin.

Ok.

It really improved.

[System: Host's fame has greatly increased, Charm +1. ]

Chen Cheng took a look.

Other properties are the same as before.

Charm increased by 1 point, reaching points.

This made Chen Cheng laugh and cry, so he just let him do it.

……

"Chen Cheng, are you planning to study for a master's degree?"

"Yes."

"God, I thought you were going to be busy filming."

"You see, I've been in school for the past few months."

"You are amazing too. I have no choice but to study in school, but you are a person who has a lot of people vying to let you make movies, and you are still studying in school."

"Not really. The main reason is that there are still a few movies that haven't been released yet. Let's talk about it after they are released. There's no need to be so anxious."

Chen Cheng replied to the little bandit.

Look at the time.

unconsciously.

The first semester of senior year is over.

winter vacation.

Chen Cheng returned home early.

He also wants to see the new house.

A few days ago, my mother called and said that the new house had been renovated. Chen Cheng really wanted to see what the new house looked like.

Then I went back and took a look.

When Chen Cheng saw the classic pattern of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum hung in the middle of the living room, which was a favorite of 50-year-old uncles and aunts, he touched his head.

But he still said, "Mom, you have such a good taste. The decoration is so beautiful."

My mother laughed and said modestly: "No, no, I was just pretending."

Ok.

My mother took it seriously.

But it doesn’t matter whether I am the real boss or not, as long as my mom likes it.

Although this decoration is a bit outdated, it is still quite warm.

Especially with two Chinese characters "Fu" placed in the middle, it is obvious that this is a blessed family.

Chen Cheng had a simple winter vacation.

Like most people.

After returning home, Chen Cheng had dinner with some high school classmates several times.

Some classmates knew that Chen Cheng was doing quite well.

Some don’t know.

Chen Cheng doesn't care.

Regardless of whether he knows it or not, Chen Cheng is the same.

When old classmates get together, just reminisce about the past; there is no need to show off.

Although some students are indeed more ostentatious.

But Chen Cheng was too lazy to tear it apart.

After the new year.

Chen Cheng stayed at home until after the Lantern Festival and then returned to school.

"Chen Cheng, so early?"

"Is it still early?"

"Didn't you notice that everyone was out?"

"Uh... well."

Chen Cheng took a look.

really.

There are fewer people on university campuses.

The last semester of senior year.

Although some classmates are still studying in school, many of them are busy looking for their own future.

Chen Cheng asked around.

Yang Mi said that she was chosen to play the leading role in a movie and joined the crew.

Yuan Shanshan has a supporting actress, and it is said that her audition success rate is very high.

The little bandit's luck finally turned for the better and he found a good partner, Jia Ling.

As for Chen Cheng.

There are still many film contracts.

But let’s put Chen Cheng aside for now.

current month.

Huayi held a business conference and invited Chen Cheng to attend.

Chen Cheng thought about it and agreed.

……

That night, Chen Cheng arrived at his destination. As Huayi's contracted artist, Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin invited Chen Cheng to the first row of seats.

Chen Cheng was a little uncomfortable and moved his seat to the 5th row.

Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin had no way to deal with Chen Cheng, so they had to let him do what he wanted.

"Director Chen, I thought you weren't coming today."

Zhou Xun said to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng picked up the conference promotional materials and said, "I'm here to see the excitement, too."

The Huayi Business Conference mainly introduces a series of projects that Huayi will develop in the next two years.

Chen Cheng saw quite a few films from the information.

Such as "If You Are the One 1" and "If You Are the One 2".

Two films in one go.

This is naturally the work of Feng Xiaogang.

How can an ordinary person shoot two films at once?

Anyway, we have to see how the previous film performs at the box office before considering the second one.

not only.

In addition to the If You Are the One series, Feng Xiaogang also has a film called "Aftershock".

Also.

There are also works such as "The Message" and "Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame".

The reason for introducing these works.

That is to seek cooperation with various investors, producers, and producers...including well-known actors.

Some of them are like Chen Cheng going to Hong Kong to seek investment.

But there are some differences.

At that time, Chen Cheng went to Hong Kong for an open film financing conference.

But this one belongs to Huayi.

undoubtedly.

Huayi held such a conference for the purpose of cooperation and to demonstrate its own strength.

"Director Chen, congratulations on becoming the third director in China to earn 3 million yuan at the box office."

Fan Binbin said.

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Let me correct you. I am not the director of Painted Skin. I am the producer."

Zhou Xun on the side chuckled: "Director Chen, you are so humorous again."

"That's what it is."

Chen Cheng replied while looking at the information.

After a while.

Suddenly a voice appeared at the side: "Director Chen, where were you going? Turns out you were hiding here."

Director Chen is the producer of Painted Skin and also the vice president of Ningxia Film Studio.

"Boss Pang, you guys chat."

Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin left tactfully.

Pang Hong said, "Director Chen, I called you several times at the last celebration banquet, but you didn't come."

Chen Cheng said: "It's not that I don't want to come, it's mainly because I'm back home and my mom is forcing me to go on a blind date."

"Look at you, you are kidding me, you still want to go on a blind date."

As she spoke, Pang Hong stuffed a card into Chen Cheng's hand and said, "Director Chen, thank you for your hard work."

"Mr. Xie Pang."

Chen Cheng didn't hesitate and accepted the bank card.

"Director Chen, let's work together again if we have the chance."

"Okay."

Chen Cheng nodded.

……

"Director Chen, it's my fault, it's my fault, you shouldn't be here... Come on, let's go to the front."

After Pang Hong left.

Wang Zhonglei walked up to Chen Cheng anxiously.

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Boss Wang, it's too bright in front, the light is glaring, it's better here."

"Director Chen, you are really."

Wang Zhonglei couldn't do anything to Chen Cheng.

Seeing Chen Cheng watching so seriously, Wang Zhonglei said, "Director Chen, how are our films?"

"That's great. I should be able to make a lot of money."

"Director Chen, are you interested?"

"I?"

Chen Cheng was a little surprised: "Boss Wang, these films are from Huayi, right?"

Wang Zhonglei said: "We at Huayi are only the main investor and are also responsible for production. However, Director Chen, you are also an expert in production. If you are serious, please don't bother. We would like to invite you to be the supervisor."

"Boss Wang, forget it. You want me to fight with Director Feng."

"How could that be? Director Feng is an open-minded person. We just want a higher box office. I believe that with your ability, even if you are just named in the film, our film can earn an extra 5000 million."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your kindness."

Chen Cheng smiled and refused.

Seeing this, Wang Zhonglei didn't say much.

……

"Chen Cheng, you, you, I asked around a lot before I knew you were sitting here."

After Wang Zhonglei left.

Another person came to Chen Cheng's side.

"Boss Wang, are you guys from Wanda here too?"

The person who came was Wanda CEO Wang Jianlin.

Wang Jianlin said, "We at Wanda have cinema business, so of course I have to come. Speaking of which, you really opened my eyes. Last year, your "Painted Skin" competed with "Transformers", and I was really worried about you. What happened in the end..."

"In the end, we still lost at the box office."

"Pfft..."

Wang Jianlin scolded Chen Cheng: "How can this be called a loss? Painted Skin has a box office of 2 million. Han Sanping must be making a fortune."

"We did lose. Transformers was worth 2.5 million."

"Yes, yes, I lost, I lost. If you say you lost, then you lost."

Wang Jianlin did not argue this topic with Chen Cheng.

Although it was indeed a loss.

But with box office results like this, any production company would have to open the champagne to celebrate.

"Director Chen, I'm thinking that Wanda should also invest in some films in the future."

"Okay."

"Director Chen, do you have any good scripts?"

"Not yet. I may not shoot a movie so quickly for now. I still have a few movies to come out. I'll wait until they're released."

"That's fine, but remember us when you take the photo."

"must."

Chen Cheng nodded, and then said, "Boss Wang, what about our film schedule?"

"Haha, don't worry."

Wang Jianlin laughed and said, "Next time if we meet Hollywood again, if it's you, I'll give you 10 extra spots in the screening and beat them in seconds... How do you think?"

Chen Cheng didn't say anything.

Gave a thumbs up.

……

Although it is a Huayi business conference.

but.

Chen Cheng has become the absolute protagonist outside of Huayi.

Everyone who came to the conference, upon learning that Chen Cheng had arrived, came forward to greet him.

Some of them, even if they didn't know him, just wanted to make themselves familiar in front of Chen Cheng.

"Chen Cheng, have you joined Huayi?"

"Have it?"

"It's not that all the actors from Huayi come to you."

"How would I know."

Han Sanping came late and sat next to Chen Cheng: "Boy, you are so awesome today. If you were a little bit better, everyone in the audience would have greeted you."

Chen Cheng said, "Everyone should be polite."

Director Han said leisurely: "Why don't I have this treatment?"

of course.

Han Sanping is modest.

How could he not be treated like this?

It’s just that many people are not at this level and cannot have any relationship with Han Sanping.

"Okay, let's get down to business. I have a few more notebooks."

"Director Han, I still have several films from last year that haven't been released yet."

"You shoot your own film. Your film will be released whenever it is released. There is no conflict."

"Forget it. I want to see how the film I shot turns out."

"I don't understand you, but that's okay. By the way, you have to be flexible with me first."

"What's the compromise?"

"I mean, if there's another explosion later in your film... can you please not raise your director's fee so much?"

"I……"

Chen Cheng was so angry at Han Sanping: "Director Han, I didn't expect you guys at China Film Group to be so stingy."

Han Sanping didn't care: "I'm not being stingy, I just have a hunch."

"What intuition?"

"I'm afraid that by the time those films of yours are released, your director's pay might be sky-high."

Done.

Han Sanping also left.

(End of this chapter)