Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 228 Xiao Ming, you have to help me lick Chen Cheng.

Chinese Partners in Previous Life uses a flashback and interpolation technique to present the three protagonists.

But Chen Cheng didn't want to do that.

The so-called flashbacks and interpolations...will only affect the audience's perception.

Why Chinese partners are successful.

It's because of his inspirational nature.

Since it is inspirational.

Then they should not show their success in advance.

It's like Charlotte Trouble.

If the ending is a dream, put it directly at the beginning.

Let alone the box office of over a billion for the movie "Charlotte's Troubles", it's a question whether it can even reach 1 million.

For my own version.

Chen Cheng did not continue with the three-protagonist setting, but instead put the male protagonist on Cheng Dongqing.

As for the other two, they are just supporting male characters.

Although this version in the previous life.

The main reason is that Cheng Dongqing is the leading male role, but his performance is not obvious enough.

Chen Cheng wanted this version to let everyone know that Cheng Dongqing is the male lead, there is no such thing as first male lead or second male lead.

Who is Cheng Dongqing?

In the 20s, Cheng Dongqing was just an ordinary student who studied hard, just like countless others.

But a pity.

He is not very talented.

After repeating a grade twice, I was finally admitted to university.

But even if I got into college.

Cheng Dongqing, a country boy from the countryside, is still not used to school life.

He caused many funny and embarrassing things in school.

Let’s start with clothing.

Wearing thick black-framed glasses.

The hairstyle is also a half-mountain top.

And high waisted pants.

The belt that was sent was the same belt that was distributed to everyone during military training.

Because I learned English in the countryside.

So even though Cheng Dongqing's English is okay, his pronunciation has always been the target of pranks by his classmates.

This also caused a lot of jokes.

And when he went to KFC for the first time, he directly said to the other party, "I want a portion of KFC."

He likes a girl.

He wanted to chase.

In no mood.

It just failed as soon as it attacked.

But he didn't give up.

He tricked the girl into the boat and said, "If you don't agree to me, I will jump into the lake."

result.

The girl didn't care about Cheng Dongqing and jumped into the lake first.

Although the two were together later.

But because Cheng Dongqing lived in poverty, the girl began to fall in love with someone else.

This is somewhat different from the previous version.

The previous life version said that the girl went to the United States, but Cheng Dongqing was denied a visa, and they broke up later.

But Chen Cheng thought the plot was not very good.

The second male lead, Meng Xiaojun, has already gone to the United States, so there is no need for another female lead to go to the United States as well.

Arranging for a tall, rich and handsome man to snatch her away will only arouse more hatred.

Simultaneously.

Chen Cheng also arranged for this tall, rich and handsome man to go bankrupt later, and the heroine met him again after Cheng Dongqing became rich.

This technique is very simple and not an advanced one.

But it is very effective.

Just like what is written in Xiaobai's novel, simple, rough and cool... he can do it.

The reason why Chen Cheng has such a good grasp of these plots is because he wrote a series of short play scripts in his previous life.

It can be said.

The script of the short play is even simpler, more straightforward and more enjoyable than the online novel.

This kind of simplicity, crudeness and coolness is not only applicable to online articles, nor is it only applicable to short plays.

He can also be used in high-end movies.

This kind of thinking.

It can be said that Chen Cheng was decades ahead of today's filmmakers.

Even in the future.

Although many people have been constantly complaining that such plots are brainless and repetitive, many people have written about them.

But even so.

There are still a lot of these segments to use.

It's like cheating.

It's fun to cheat for a while.

It's always fun to cheat.

This kind of face-slapping plot is a classic and tried-and-tested plot, even if it has been 10, 100, or 1 years.

of course.

Chengdongqing is not yet developed now.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Cheng Dongqing started thinking about making some extra money.

But Cheng Dongqing has no other skills except that he is good at studying.

At that time, there was an English craze in the country, and Cheng Dongqing secretly taught English to people outside of school.

This kind of thing was considered treasonous at the time.

Because Cheng Dongqing was originally a teacher at the school, he was expelled from the school.

There is no other way.

I don't want to go home and embarrass myself, and I also want to survive.

Cheng Dongqing started teaching English again.

Although there is a certain market for English training, many students do not like Cheng Dongqing's classes.

Once, Cheng Dongqing saw some students who were unwilling to go to school in the class, and he couldn't help but get angry and started complaining to everyone.

Cheng Dongqing said that he was originally a proud college student, but was expelled from school.

I was originally dating the school belle, but she fell in love with someone else.

I could have given you a good lesson, but you guys just wouldn't listen.

I'm actually a failure in life.

He is a loser.

But Cheng Dongqing didn't expect this either.

His complaints, as well as the English teaching model mixed in with the complaints, quickly won the favor of many students.

I see that the courses in the cram school are getting better and better.

Cheng Dongqing began to think about doing it himself.

But there is no space to do it by myself.

So Cheng Dongqing first gathered everyone to KFC for training.

KFC has a rule that as long as you buy a $1 chicken nugget there, you can stay there forever.

But later on, there were so many students receiving English training that the KFC space was not big enough.

Cheng Dongqing and his good friend Wang Yang found an abandoned factory.

The factory was shabby and had no basic facilities.

There were no lights at night.

But even so.

Cheng Dongqing still didn't give up.

and.

With the help of his other good friend Meng Xiaojun who came back from the United States.

The new dream grew bigger and bigger, and finally it was listed on the stock market.

in one breath.

Chen Cheng completed the legend of Cheng Dongqing.

of course.

The whole script doesn't go that fast.

He also has the stories of Cheng Dongqing's two good friends, as well as a series of plots and lines that take place in the specific stories.

But Chen Cheng wrote it very easily.

Sometimes he would write while recalling the plot of the previous life.

Sometimes I don’t think about it and just rely on myself.

Some people feel that the plots of the previous life are not good, so they abandon them and write completely independently.

Just like male No. 1 Meng Xiaojun.

Chen Cheng will put more plot into Meng Xiaojun's difficult life in the United States.

This kind of misfortune is not just about not finding a good job, but more about being despised and treated as trash.

then.

Meng Xiaojun's American dream was shattered.

It took 10 days.

A brand new version of "Chinese Partners" has emerged.

……

of course.

Although the script is written.

But Chen Cheng still visited New Oriental.

Chinese Partners is actually the story of the three founders of New Oriental.

The Cheng Dongqing here refers to Teacher Yu.

When he found out that Chen Cheng was actually planning to film a history of their founding, Mr. Yu seemed very excited: "Chen Cheng, is there anyone who wants to watch a story like this?"

"Of course there is. Look, it's so inspiring, just like you, Teacher Yu. But a lot of the stories are adapted, and may be different from the real New Oriental. Take a look at some of Cheng Dongqing's character settings, and tell me if there is anything that needs to be modified."

"It's okay, it can't be exactly the same, and it's normal to adapt it. As long as the general direction is similar, it's fine. But when you say the word "country bumpkin" about me, hahaha, it really describes me. You know, when I was in college, I was a complete country bumpkin."

Recalling the past, Teacher Yu couldn't help but smile: "Chen Cheng, just write it as you say. It doesn't matter how you write it. Just don't write me as a villain, a person who will do anything for the sake of profit."

"Well, there's another question."

"You said."

"That's right, Mr. Yu. Our investment in this drama may not be very large, so we may not be able to get much copyright fee from you."

"You're kidding me, you're asking for copyright fees. I'm already very happy that you can film our entrepreneurial history. Moreover, this is equivalent to promoting us. I don't even give you publicity fees, so how can I ask you for copyright fees? Of course, it doesn't matter if we go through the procedures. How about charging 1 yuan for copyright fees?"

"Thank you so much, Teacher Yu."

This is an adapted story though.

But after all, there is still the shadow of New Oriental.

Chen Cheng does not want a series of lawsuits to arise after his Chinese partners become famous in the future.

"You're welcome. When will it be released?"

"This year."

"So fast."

"I've always been pretty quick at filming, commonly known as a quick shooter."

"What kind of quick shooter?"

"Teacher Yu, you are disrespectful to the elderly."

"What do you mean by disrespecting the elderly? We are all men, and you think I have never been young. Chen Cheng, thank you so much for this. After the movie is released, I will take all the employees of New Oriental to watch your movie."

"Thank you, remember to buy the ticket."

"roll……"

……

Yes.

Chen Cheng is always very fast at filming his own movies.

Relatively slow.

They are all other people's plays.

Like the New Three Kingdoms.

Chen Cheng also wanted to shoot faster.

But with more than 90 episodes, you can’t speed up even if you want to.

even.

When you actually start filming, you still have to shoot about 100 episodes of content.

When it was finally edited, there were only more than 90 episodes.

Another example is the Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate.

Although Chen Cheng had great power, he could not interfere with Xu Ke's pursuit of excellence. But he could make the final decision on his own play.

Shoot however you want.

Shoot as fast as you want.

In addition, Chinese Partners is a purely literary drama.

There aren't any fighting moves or much complexity.

As long as we stick to this story, that's fine.

So after visiting New Oriental.

Chen Cheng immediately formed a behind-the-scenes crew.

Huo Tingxiao, Zhang Yan, Xi Zhongwen...they definitely can't afford it.

Or it’s not that I can’t afford it.

Even if he could afford it, Chen Cheng would not use it.

It's originally a low-budget production, so why do we have such an awesome behind-the-scenes producer?

and so.

Chen Cheng directly called Zhang Lu over without even calling Wu Jingyuan.

As for the art director, Xiao Wu was directly appointed.

Clothing guidance.

Ok.

There was no costume guidance, or Xiao Wu had to do it all by himself.

In fact, you don’t need any installation instructions. Just buy some clothes on Taobao and wear them.

Sometimes you don’t even need to buy clothes on Taobao.

Hengdian has a lot of costumes.

It's just to ask for some money to go to the United States to film.

otherwise.

Chen Cheng estimated that this film could be made with more than 1000 million yuan.

Then I thought about it.

It’s better to set the budget at 2000 million. You can’t be too stingy with yourself.

……

"Boss Wang, I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Oh, Bingbing, what's the matter?"

"Do you know the Legend of the White-Haired Witch?"

"Haha, how could I not know the White-Haired Witch written by Liang Yusheng?"

"Mr. Wang, I played the White-Haired Witch in The Forbidden Kingdom before. I think the White-Haired Witch is a very good IP. If we shoot a movie based on the White-Haired Witch biography written by Master Liang Yusheng, it might have a good effect."

"what……"

Touching his chin, Wang Zhonglei's eyes lit up: "Not bad, the White-Haired Witch is indeed an IP that has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Do you have a script?"

"Uh, no."

Li Bingbing shook her head: "I just suddenly had this idea."

“It’s just an idea.”

Wang Zhonglei laughed loudly: "Bingbing, a film takes at least several years from conception to completion. But your idea is not bad. If there is a chance, I will let our company's screenwriter give it a try and see how the script turns out."

"Boss Wang, this idea is not mine. It was Director Chen who suggested it."

"Director Chen?"

Wang Zhonglei suddenly took it seriously: "The dinner Xiao Ming invited me to last time?"

"Correct."

Li Bingbing replied: "At that dinner, Director Chen specifically mentioned this to me. That's why I came to see you, Director Wang."

“Did he want to take a photo?”

"I do not know."

Li Bingbing shook her head: "I only heard him say it, as for whether he wants to film it or not, I don't know."

"Ah."

Wang Zhonglei nodded: "Bingbing, let me think about it first, you go ahead and do your work."

"and many more……"

Just as Li Bingbing was about to leave.

Wang Zhonglei said again: "Bingbing."

"what happened?"

Li Bingbing felt a little strange.

"It's okay. I think you still have great potential."

"Thank you, Director Wang."

Feeling extremely excited, Li Bingbing left Wang Zhonglei's office.

Simultaneously.

She thought again of the dinner with Chen Cheng some time ago.

original.

For some people.

Their future may really just depend on a word from others.

……

"Chen Cheng, I heard you made a new film."

"Director Han, you are so well-informed."

"What do you mean by Lingtong? What is the investment budget?"

"About 2000 million."

"2000 million, so little?"

“The investment is too big, and I’m afraid of losing money.”

"You're kidding. Then we'll invest 1000 million."

"Director Han, you think a 2000 million dollar deal is worth it."

"Of course I like you. Everyone knows that your return rate is dozens of times higher."

"Uh... well, Director Han, I'll be the only one voting this time."

"I knew it."

Han Sanping sighed.

After all, Chen Cheng grew up.

In the past, when Chen Cheng had no money, China Film Group could invest more.

But now.

With just a few plays, Chen Cheng earned his first pot of original capital.

You can't just invest in someone else just because he or she has money.

This is not the way to do business.

"Okay, if the investment fails, just give the distribution to us at China Film Group."

"Okay."

no problem.

It doesn't matter who it is issued to.

It would be better to give it to China Film.

On the one hand, they are strong, and on the other hand, they are also giving face to Han Sanping.

"You kid, Xiao Qian agreed pretty quickly."

Han Sanping complained again.

"Director Han, I was also afraid of being poor before, so I just want to make some money first. For the next movie, I will definitely bring in China Film Group."

"you said."

After hearing Chen Cheng's words, Han Sanping said nothing more.

Everyone has selfish motives.

It’s impossible for others to make money for you all the time.

of course.

Chen Cheng is not a stupid person.

The relationship with China Film still needs to be maintained.

If I have the chance in the future, I will still consider China Film.

……

"Xiao Ming, are you free recently?"

"I'm free, I'm free, Junior Brother Chen Cheng, what can I do for you?"

"Forget about giving orders. You are my senior brother. Remember when we were having dinner last time, I told you about a play."

"What movie?"

"It's a start-up drama. The investment is not big, only 2000 million. I want you to be the male lead. Are you interested?"

"I'm very interested. Junior brother, I can be there anytime when the filming starts."

"Don't worry, I'm still drafting the cast list. I need to confirm it first. But you know, my investment is only 2000 million, and you may not be able to pay too much. How about 200 million?"

"No problem, no money is needed."

"Okay, let's do this for now. By the way, talk to Huayi. Don't promise 200 million and Huayi won't agree."

"Okay, they will definitely agree."

Huang Xiaoming hung up the phone excitedly.

then.

Chen Cheng called Chen Zihan again.

Received a call from Chen Cheng.

Chen Zihan, like Huang Xiaoming, agreed immediately.

Subsequently.

Chen Cheng called several of his classmates.

Chen Cheng did not make any more calls to the remaining names on the list.

Instead, he gave the prepared list to Zhang Lu and asked Zhang Lu to try it out.

……

the other side.

After receiving Chen Cheng's call, Huang Xiaoming reported the matter to Wang Zhonglei immediately.

When Wang Zhonglei heard Chen Cheng's speech, he looked at Huang Xiaoming in great surprise.

"Xiao Ming, you are awesome."

Huang Xiaoming naturally knew what Wang Zhonglei meant.

In fact, he was also extremely excited.

He didn't expect that.

His thick skin is actually so useful.

But after thinking about it carefully, Huang Xiaoming said, "Boss Wang, it's mainly because of Director Chen's care. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked me to play the No. 1 male role."

The so-called thick-skinnedness is just an excuse.

If Chen Cheng doesn't want to respond to Huang Xiaoming, it will be useless no matter how thick-skinned Huang Xiaoming is.

"good very good."

"Xiao Ming, act well. Director Chen has made many actors famous. This time, it's up to you."

Patting Huang Xiaoming on the shoulder, Wang Zhonglei was very satisfied.

He couldn't help but think of a meeting at the company a few days ago.

The purpose of the meeting was to decide who would be the top executive of the company.

at that time.

Huang Xiaoming was proposed by a director.

But later I decided not to do so.

There are too many reasons.

Many other directors complained.

Although Xiao Ming's acting skills are good, his performance is quite up and down.

Moreover, the reputation is average, with many positive reviews and many complaints.

But today.

Huang Xiaoming gave Wang Zhonglei a great shock.

He has been wanting to have a good relationship with Chen Cheng for a long time.

But so what.

No matter how Wang Zhonglei flattered Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng just ignored him.

Wang Zhonglei was also extremely embarrassed.

Fortunately, Wang Zhonglei was open-minded and didn't think much of it.

He was going to change his mind.

I can't lick it myself.

Then let Xiao Ming do the licking.

in the afternoon.

Wang Zhonglei went to his elder brother Wang Zhongluo's office.

Looking at Wang Zhongluo who was busy at the side, Wang Zhonglei said: "Brother, I think we should choose Xiaoming as the number one player in Huayi."

(End of this chapter)