Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 226 Let Xiao Chen carry someone?
As it was getting close to noon, the four of them agreed to have a barbecue together and prepared everything in advance.

Among the few people, only Chen Linfeng and Shu Chang can cook.

Liu Qianqian said she wanted to learn, but she was too busy over the past year and had no time.

In the end, it was decided that Chen Linfeng would prepare the ingredients, Shu Chang would prepare various seasonings, and Shi Xiaolong and Liu Qianqian would be in charge of directing the meal.

While he was cutting the meat, Mango TV happened to broadcast the trailer of "The Ming Dynasty 1566", which would be broadcast on January 1.

Shi Xiaolong sighed, "There are so many celebrities in this movie, I feel like I've seen most of them."

Shu Chang nodded, "Many of them have appeared in The Great Tang Empire. In fact, let alone others, Teacher Chen Baoguo alone is enough. The TV series he starred in are generally very good."

Liu Qianqian tilted her head and thought about it. Isn't this the drama that Xiaofeng mentioned during the Golden Eagle Awards?

She recounted Chen Linfeng's original judgment, "Xiaofeng seemed to appreciate the show, but was not optimistic about its ratings. He even talked about this with Teacher Chen Baoguo at the time."

Shu Chang: “Really?”

Shi Xiaolong: "Why do we feel that the ratings of a good drama are not high?"

He turned to look at his brother, "Xiaofeng, what do you say?"

Chen Linfeng had already finished cutting the meat and vegetables, and was about to invite the others to eat skewers together.

Wen Yan replied, "This will become the norm in the future. Good quality dramas are no longer completely equivalent to high ratings dramas. So when you choose a drama in the future, you should not only look at the quality of the script, but also the trend of the times."

Liu Qianqian wrinkled her nose. "You always have a lot of new and interesting theories."

Since becoming an adult, Liu Xiaoli has given herself the authority to select films.

Apart from following Chen Linfeng's mindless selection, she also firmly believed that as long as the script and story were good, it would be fine.

Now that Xiaofeng said this, I don’t know how to choose.

Shi Xiaolong's mind was a mess.

Shu Chang is better. She has been independent since she was young. She is not afraid of making a wrong choice as long as she corrects it in time.

The three of them were very curious about Chen Linfeng's thoughts. They looked at him curiously, waiting for him to give a reasonable explanation.

Chen Linfeng clapped his hands, "Don't just look at me, start working first."

"Oh, here I come. I'll go wash my hands first."

"I'll go as well."

"..."

Put the meat on the skewers and start grilling.

Chen Linfeng continued the previous topic while grilling.

"Let's not talk about the script selection for now, and let's go back to the drama "The Ming Dynasty" itself. You may not have any idea of ​​the gap between the quality of the work and its ratings performance."

He pinched some salt and chili powder and sprinkled them on the meat, saying at the same time.

"My evaluation of Ming Dynasty is that it is the best historical drama, maybe even the best one.

My expectation for its viewership is probably less than 1%. ”

This is too exaggerated.

Shu Chang hesitated for words, but finally said, "If we talk about the type of drama in China that has always been outstanding, it must be historical drama.

There has never been a top historical drama that didn’t have good ratings, let alone the one you’re talking about that might be the best historical drama in history.”

Although Liu Qianqian heard Xiaofeng was not optimistic about the ratings of this drama, she never thought he was pessimistic to this extent.

1% what concept?
This era is not like the future. Less than 1% of the people will die violently, and some shows may even be cut off halfway through being broadcast by TV stations.

She nodded in agreement and said, "This year's The Great Tang Empire has just set a record for viewership in recent years. You said that and we can't believe it."

"Xixi said the same thing I thought. I don't dare to believe you this time." Shu Chang thought so too.

Only Shi Xiaolong trusts his younger brother's judgment more because they grew up together.

But he was also surprised and couldn't help asking, "Why is there such a big difference?"

"It's mainly a question of the audience, and also a question of the times."

Chen Linfeng answered Xiaolong's question and at the same time he challenged the two girls.

"You two don't believe me, why don't you wait until "The Ming Dynasty" is broadcast and see the results."

Liu Qianqian did not lose her momentum at all, "Let's bet, let's sing together."

Although Shu Chang was a little bit unconvinced, after all, if the two people's judgments were inconsistent, she would tend to believe Chen Linfeng.

But since Xixi had already said so, she had no choice but to agree to the bet.

"Okay, what shall we bet on?"

Shi Xiaolong saw that there was something fun to join in, so he raised his hand and said, "I'll join in too, I'll take Xiaofeng's side."

"All done." Chen Linfeng snapped his fingers. "Then let's make a bet on something. It shouldn't be something too difficult, and we need to agree on what we want the other party to do right now."

Shi Xiaolong said excitedly, "Then my request is that Shu Chang treat me to a big meal. When Xixi learns how to cook in the future, when she cooks for Xiaofeng, she can let me have a meal at the same time."

Chen Linfeng also expressed his own, "My request is very simple, Shu Chang cannot have plastic surgery in the future, and when Xixi is with me in the future, she must call me brother."

Xixi didn't expect Xiaofeng to want to do this. This is a rebellion.

She angrily said, "Bah, you wish for it. I can definitely beat you. If I win, you will have to call me sister every day from now on."

Shu Chang didn't expect Chen Linfeng to bring up plastic surgery. She has indeed been thinking about it a little bit recently.

The main reason is that in the previous year, Chen Linfeng and Liu Qianqian made such great progress.

She was worried that she would be left too far behind and would not even have friends to make.

The entertainment industry is too realistic. Even if two parties have a good relationship, they may drift apart due to a huge gap in status.

Shu Chang knew that this request was for her own good, so she simply agreed to it, as a way of repaying Xiaofeng for his many exhortations and guidance in the past.

"Okay, if Xixi and I win, I ask Xiaofeng to pamper Xixi more, and Xiaolong will bring me a cup of milk tea every time we meet."

Liu Qianqian blushed, "Changchang, why do you say that?"

Shu Chang reminded her, "You haven't made any requests to Xiaolong yet."

"Oh, let me think about it." Liu Qianqian tilted her head and thought for a while, "If we win, Xiaolong will perform a set of martial arts for us."

"Okay, now the bet is established. Comrades, you must accept the defeat if you lose." Chen Linfeng laughed and looked very happy.

Liu Qianqian was not convinced, "Don't smile like you've won now, or you'll cry if someone calls you sister later."

Haha, this is how time travelers play.

Chen Linfeng felt the happiness in this aspect for the first time in a long time.

Just at this time, the first batch of barbecue was almost ready, and he invited everyone to start eating.

While Shu Chang was eating, he was still thinking about what Chen Linfeng had said to Xiao Long before.

She knows the target audience. Mango Channel is mostly watched by young people.

Although she was not sure whether it would lead to a good drama having a dismal viewership rating of less than 1%.

So what about the era mentioned later?

She couldn't help but ask.

"Yes." Liu Qianqian also had the same doubt.
"It's only been a year, and times have changed?"

"It cannot be said that it has completely changed, but as an auxiliary variable, in 2007, there was indeed a relatively large change in the direction of TV drama viewing among TV drama viewers." Chen Linfeng explained, "Since last year, many production companies have noticed this, so this year they have launched many sad dramas and family dramas.

The success of The Great Tang Empire has made many film and television companies doubt whether they made a wrong judgment. Now they are waiting and watching. The Great Ming Dynasty will help them make up their minds. "

Chen Linfeng continued, “When I say the times have changed, it’s not just the direction of watching dramas that has changed, but the overall situation.

That is to say, the overall decline of TV dramas probably started in 2007.”

Now the three of them were really shocked. Tomorrow is the year 2007, isn't it just around the corner?

Shi Xiaolong: "You didn't say this two years ago. Didn't you just say that martial arts dramas were declining?"

Liu Qianqian: "Yeah, didn't you tell me that you would have to act in TV dramas for a few more years before turning to movies?"

Shu Chang: "If the TV series doesn't work, what will we do in the future?"

Chen Linfeng repeatedly comforted her, "Don't be nervous, the decline of TV dramas is a gradual process, it won't be as fast as the music market.

Moreover, this decline is more reflected in production companies and TV stations.

The subsequent rise of online platforms will make up for some of the deficiencies.

Overall, there is food to eat.”

"It's okay, it's okay. What you just said was too scary." Liu Qianqian patted her flat chest and felt relieved.

Chen Linfeng concluded, “The next two years will probably be the last glorious period for TV dramas.

From now on, the quality of TV dramas, from scripts to production, will decline rapidly.

This has caused some viewers to completely give up watching TV series and turn to the movie market.

As for the specific reasons, I won’t analyze them for you because they are too long and involved.

What I want to say is that when you choose a drama in the future, please pay attention to a few principles and try to avoid it. "

"What time?"

Chen Linfeng stretched out a few fingers.

“First, try not to choose modern idol dramas shot in mainland China. In a few years, you can expand to the field of ancient costume dramas.

Second, if you successfully enter the film industry in the future, do not take on co-productions between China and foreign countries.

Third, there are a few directors whose shows it is best not to act in.”

Here Chen Linfeng specifically mentioned a few people, all of whom are directors who have become classics in later generations, and Lu is of course included.

Among them are directors from Hong Kong as well as directors from the mainland.

The three of them didn't quite understand what was wrong with these directors. They just thought that Xiaofeng didn't like their directing style.

Since they are in the same camp, if Xiaofeng doesn’t like it, then he won’t go, several people nodded.

"Finally," Chen Linfeng emphasized, "Don't touch the historical dramas shot by Hong Kong directors. This so-called history lasts from the period of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to 1950."

"Puchi", Liu Qianqian laughed out loud.

"Doesn't that mean only modern dramas can be filmed? Your last one is too exaggerated. How did the director from Hong Kong Island offend you?"

Chen Linfeng is very serious.

Historical dramas made by directors from small places are always similar to gangster films, which has been proven many times by later generations.

He glared at Xixi and said, "Stop joking. I'm serious. Count all the historical dramas produced by Hong Kong directors. Is there any good one?"

After thinking for a while, he added some qualifiers, "Those who were from the mainland before the founding of the People's Republic of China and later moved to Hong Kong Island do not count. These people received mainland-style education."

A few people thought about it but couldn't think of any examples.

Shi Xiaolong thought of something. "Hasn't it been rumored in the industry that Director Wu Yusen is going to shoot Red Cliff? He's a famous director. If he approached you for this movie, would you not take it?"

Chen Linfeng sneered, "This is a typical example. You'll see in two years. The box office will probably be pretty good because of the presence of a group of celebrities, but the reputation will definitely collapse."

The other three people kept in mind the principles that Chen Linfeng had just mentioned, and prepared to observe and see if they were accurate.

If what he said is true, then these words are priceless.

Being able to help weed out some very misleading films is what actors in the industry dream of.

As for "Red Cliff", it is a matter of the future after all, and they are not sure whether this statement is accurate, so they simply change the subject.

We had a very enjoyable barbecue, and then in the afternoon the four of us sat around a table and started playing mahjong.

Let’s not talk about the fun here.

The next day, Sister Mei called Chen Linfeng to inform him of the news.

He touched his forehead with his hand and said, "You really got it right. Xiaolong's mouth must be blessed."

"Hmm? What's consecrated?"

Chen Linfeng shook his head violently to get rid of the thoughts in his mind.

"Nothing much. Did you find out what role he wants me to play?"

When a director invites a famous actor for a big-budget movie like this, he must have a rough idea in mind about what role he wants the actor to play.

Sister Mei replied, "It is said to be Zhao Yun."

"Haha." Chen Linfeng sneered, "As expected, they still let mainland actors promote them. Wu Yusen is dreaming."

Sister Mei was surprised and asked, "Zhao Yun should be an important figure in the Three Kingdoms theme, right?"

"The movie he's in is Red Cliff, and Zhao Yun doesn't have much of a role in it. He's just a supporting role."

"Xiaofeng, are you sure?" Sister Mei's expression turned serious.

Of course, it is only determined through previous lives.

"I asked a friend and found out that the most important characters in this film are Zhou Yu, Cao Cao and Zhuge Liang. Even the female lead is very important. The others are just supporting roles."

Sister Mei was shocked. "In the Three Kingdoms drama, women are just embellishments at best. Why are the heroines so important?"

"What do you think? There are even more exaggerated ones." Chen Linfeng shared some gossip he had heard.

I heard that screenwriter Lu Wei wrote several versions of the script, but Wu Yusen was not satisfied with any of them.

Lu Wei asked, what exactly do you want to shoot?
Wu Yusen said he wanted to film peace.

Lu Wei was very happy at that time. There was everything in the Three Kingdoms except peace.

I heard that the final script was written by Wu Yusen and his wife.

Sister Mei took a deep breath and said, "That's true. We should be thankful that he only gave us a supporting role. At least we won't feel bad if we refuse."

"That's not necessary. Even if I were to play the main role, I wouldn't go. A historical film directed by a Hong Kong director is a joke."

"Okay, I understand. I will reject them directly. I will also inform the media directly and tell them that we were willing to consider it, but we heard that screenwriter Lu Wei's script was not accepted, so we decisively rejected it in the end."

"This is roasting them on the fire." Chen Linfeng laughed.

"Okay, let's do this. It's better to reveal some gossip, just say that I don't think highly of the script of Red Cliff."

"Okay, I'll do it right away."

Sister Mei was also holding her breath. Given our Xiaofeng's current status, which crew would dare to give him a supporting role right from the start to disgust him?
At the very least, one has to be an important role like Zhou Jielun in "Curse of the Golden Flower" and have the status of a big director like Director Zhang to be able to talk about it.

What happened is that they just called to notify me instead of coming to invite me in person.

(End of this chapter)