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

Chapter 490 Variety show, "Shen Xia" starts airing

The New Year's Day holiday in 2012 starts on January 1st.

Chen Linfeng didn't know that Alex had made up his mind. He was sitting on the sofa in the living room chatting with Shi Xiaolong.

Not far away, Liu Qianqian and Wang Yanping were learning to knit gloves.

Of course, with her skills, it would be great if she could knit a scarf.

I saw Chen's father walking out of the study with his hands behind his back, looking very contented.

Shi Xiaolong winked at him.

"When are we going to add the Golden Bear Award to make our dad happy?"

"Then there's going to be some waiting."

They both knew their father's habit. Every time they came to Chen Linfeng's place, he would go to the study to see his son's trophy wall.

After watching it, my mood has visibly improved.

"What are they talking about?" Chen Shantong asked as he approached.

"Oh, speaking of Xiaolong's new movie, I heard it will be released after New Year's Day. Let me ask about it."

"Oh?" Chen Shantong sat down with great interest. "Tell me about it. I want to listen, too."

Shi Xiaolong's second action movie continues the police and gangster stories of the past, and still focuses on a simple and direct approach.

What is more special is that starting from the second part, some of the content has some connection with "Police Incident".

In some conversations, there would be mentions like "I heard there's a pretty fierce policeman in the south who can knock people out with one slap."

The time periods are almost the same, both were in the 80s and 90s, which was quite chaotic at that time.

Another difference from the previous film is that the second film also stars Wu Jing as a police officer.

The police from both places jointly made the arrest.

The weight of the gangsters also began to increase, and there was a villain face that was common in Hong Kong films in the past.

The scale of the scene tends to expand.

At the same time, in terms of world setting, every city in the movie has particularly capable police officers.

At the same time, there are also corresponding strong men among the evil forces.

In this way, in subsequent works, as long as the city is changed, the cooperating action stars can be replaced at any time.

During the collaboration, we can respect the invited action stars and allow them to fully perform.

There will be no situation where the tail is too big to be removed.

Because the next one will be someone else.

"If you keep filming like this, at least you can support those action actors so they don't have to starve."

Chen Shantong approved of his approach. "Over time, your status in the circle will naturally improve."

He doesn't rely on his father or younger brother, but he himself is the number one person.

Shi Xiaolong scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "This is something I discussed with Xiaofeng. It would be difficult for me to create such a situation by myself."

Chen Linfeng waved his hand. "Everyone can come up with ideas, but someone has to be able to do the work. The key is that you have to do it."

Shi Xiaolong was silent for a moment and said nothing more.

He also felt that he had made some contributions, and it would be hypocritical if he said more.

Since we were talking about action movies, Shi Xiaolong talked about the gossip he had heard recently.

"It is said that Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo are going to co-produce an action film, also with two heroes, and Wu Yue and Zhang Jin will also be involved in new action scenes."

He couldn't help but sigh, "It seems like action movies are making a comeback recently."

Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo?
Chen Linfeng looked strange.

Aren’t these two filming the movie that’s going to become a porn movie?

But when it comes to the return of action movies, Chen Linfeng shook his head, "Although there are many new projects launched, I don't think many of them will succeed."

"What?"

"I've also heard about the news you mentioned. In their external publicity, they almost all put a suspense label on it. Tsk tsk."

"Isn't suspense good? Generally, stories like this are more interesting and much better than what I shot." Shi Xiaolong thought of those foreign suspense movies.

“There are very few domestic screenwriters who can write good suspense stories, even if they can.

Will the director change the play randomly?

Whether the post-editing can be done well;

Will the actors think about increasing their roles?

These are all doubtful points, and the overall estimate is that it is mostly a wolf in sheep's clothing."

Chen Linfeng earnestly advised, "When you shoot action scenes, keep it simple and don't do anything fancy.

In fact, it is difficult to make a story simple and beautiful.

This is also the reason why I ask you to spend more money to find a good screenwriter and polish the script every time."

"Okay, I didn't think about doing anything else." Shi Xiaolong nodded.

Since he is sure that the current path is easy to follow, he will not be foolish enough to express his own personality and make random changes.

Shi Xiaolong has held a belief since he was a child that he will listen to whoever's words are effective until something changes one day.

It is obvious now that my younger brother is the smartest one.

It takes several generations for a family of martial arts to produce a single person with such a smart brain. What a great fortune this is.

We also have to take it seriously from a metaphysical perspective.

After talking about Shi Xiaolong, they started talking about Long Lin.

Chen Linfeng announced that he was going to acquire Qidian, and then reminded Chen Shantong,

"Dad, if we really buy it, we won't have to worry about the copyright of the novel anymore. Then the company's production capacity will be further increased."

"But this way, we won't be able to maintain our current good reputation."

As soon as one problem is solved, a new one emerges.

“Yes, this is also a problem.”

Chen Linfeng thought about it and said, "Then let's open another company dedicated to the adaptation of novels into films and TV series, and Longlin will maintain the original steps."

In the previous life, Qidian spent a huge amount of money to acquire New Classics Media for this purpose.

But there is no way that New Classics Media can compare to the current Long Lin.

Even if a new company is spun off, it won't be too bad as long as Longlin's people provide the foundation.

After so many years of development, Longlin has already established a system in film production.

"Yeah, that's a good idea."

Chen Shantong asked his eldest son whether he wanted to buy one share according to the original proportion.

Shi Xiaolong refused directly.

It would have been fine before, but now that he has his own business and the new company can't help, it's better not to cause trouble.

In the end, the two roughly decided that after the acquisition was completed, Qidian and Chen Shantong would jointly hold shares.

It’s too early to talk about this, so Chen Shantong turned the topic to his new idea.

"I plan to do a variety show, which seems to be quite profitable."

"Ah?" Chen Linfeng was shocked.

"Ah?" Shi Xiaolong was also surprised.

The two knew their father's style very well; he was an extremely conservative man.

I just focus on filming TV series. No matter how much money I have in my account, I won’t think about anything else.

The expansion of production capacity is always carried out in a steady manner, and there is never any radical expansion.

In order to make the TV series well, he even stopped his agency business.

How come it’s trendy now?

Chen Shantong looked at his two sons in shock and said angrily, "Can't I come up with something new?"

"Of course that's no problem," Chen Linfeng consoled him, and then asked, "Dad, what kind of variety show are you planning to do?"

"I can't really say which category it is. It's probably about writing Chinese characters in a program. It's about coming up with some commonly used but difficult to write characters and asking the contestants to write them." "The Chinese Character Conference?" Chen Linfeng blurted out.

"Huh? You even came up with a name for it?"

Chen Shantong said embarrassedly, "I just listened to the ideas given by my subordinates. I'm not sure whether I can make a name for myself."

He said seriously, "It doesn't matter whether it makes money or not. I feel it should be helpful to promote traditional culture. Our Central Plains Province should play a role in this regard, regardless of other things."

"Of course, it would be even better if our sense of social responsibility could be recognized by the higher-ups."

Listen to the words and you will know that the last sentence is the key.

Chen Linfeng suddenly realized, "Dad, is it possible that you will make progress?"

Chen Shantong's face flushed instantly, "How can you say that? This is not the reason why I do the show."

This is the bad thing about having a son who is too sensitive. He really doesn't give your father any face.

Shi Xiaolong also understood it. He laughed in his heart, thinking that his father was really selling dog meat under the guise of selling mutton.

For a moment, the living room was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Chen Linfeng felt that his father seemed to be getting angry and embarrassed, so he quickly brought the subject back.

"I think this program is great. It not only features Chinese characters, idioms, poems, and all kinds of traditional culture, but we can also show them one by one, season after season, and even ten years is not a problem."

"And we can directly get Huayang TV to do it together. This kind of program is more advanced than other types in terms of concept. They will definitely be willing to cooperate."

He knew very well that this kind of variety show might not necessarily have very high ratings, but it would definitely be of high quality.

It is also useful for shaping the company's image.

I didn't expect that there is such a talent in Longlin.

Chen Shantong nodded. His son's follow-up prospects were quite to his liking.

Just a little bit.

"When the show is ready, how about you, Xiaolong, Xixi and the others come on stage to cheer me on?"

Chen Linfeng waved his hands speechlessly, "Forget it. I'd be bullying if I went up to you."

This kind of program tests the breadth of knowledge and memory, so a stupid contestant like him should stay out of it.

"What bullying?"

We had indeed been chatting for quite a long time, and it was time for dinner. Liu Qianqian came over to call people and heard these words.

Chen Linfeng gave her a brief introduction.

"That's a bit bullying." Liu Qianqian nodded in agreement.

Then she became interested and said, "I can try it when the time comes."

After reading for so many years, she felt that she had reached the level of an average high school graduate and felt that she was fully capable of fighting.

According to Xiaofeng's frequent comments, this level is already the peak level for ordinary people.

After all, everyone's intelligence and knowledge are basically at their peak at this time.

Chen Shantong said, "How can we let you go up to compete? If we invite celebrities, they will definitely be guests."

"Oh, that's okay too."

He turned to look at Chen Linfeng, "The same goes for you. I'm not stupid. I definitely can't let you go up there and destroy the players' confidence."

"Okay, stop chatting, it's time to eat."

Ms. Wang shouted with her hands on her hips.

All the men in the family, young and old, immediately stood up obediently.

Liu Qianqian watched with envy from the side. This must be the ultimate form of controlling one's husband. Even one's own son can be controlled.

During the New Year's Day holiday, Chen Linfeng did nothing at home and just had a good time.

Ever since the Spring Festival movie season began, I feel that New Year’s Day is the best holiday.

During this year's Spring Festival, Chen Linfeng has a movie called "Police Incident" to be released, although it is not directed by him.

But as the initiator of the series and the screenwriter and producer of the film, he will definitely be busy.

For others, the most important thing on New Year's Day is the launch of "Sherlock Holmes 2".

While Chen and his son were discussing, the first episode was just airing in the UK.

It’s still that classic bgm that immediately brings the audience back to the exciting moment when they watched the first season at the beginning of the previous year.

At the beginning, Sherlock and Watson are in a room, bickering with each other while carefully searching for information.

Sherlock complained that the place was too humid, and thought that the people in Scotland Yard were useless for asking him to work in such weather.

Elijah instantly felt that it was right.

This is it!

Gossipy Sherlock, I've been waiting for you for two years!

"Elijah, stop jumping up and down and watch TV carefully." Mia reminded dissatisfiedly.

"Why should I listen to you?"

"Because I'm the older sister."

"Shut up, both of you," Thomas yelled angrily, "You were the ones who said you wanted to watch TV, now be quiet!"

He often doubted whether it was the right decision to have two children. It was really annoying.

"Honey, don't be angry, Elijah, Mia, let's just watch TV quietly, okay?"

As soon as the hostess spoke, the whole family was speechless.

Since watching the first season, the whole family has become loyal fans.

When the second season started airing, the two children rarely went out to play with their friends.

Well, actually maybe no one has gone out at all, everyone is waiting.

The cases this season were obviously much more difficult, and even Sherlock couldn't solve them in the first place.

The mastermind behind this was so cruel that Sherlock couldn't help but take action.

"Cool!" Elijah couldn't help but praise.

He couldn't win at the beginning, but then he analyzed his opponent's characteristics and built a model in his mind to knock him out in one fell swoop. It was so cool.

Especially in order to show this effect, the action Sherlock imagined in his mind was first demonstrated in slow motion, and then typed out quickly in reality.

This is genius. Both Sherlock in the play and the crew of "Sherlock" are geniuses.

Elijah started dancing again, but he quickly realized and stopped, then he couldn't help but look at Mia.

He was still a little afraid of his sister.

Mia rolled her eyes. “I think this is pretty cool, too.”

She stared at the screen with shining eyes, "Chen is so handsome."

Uh, Elijah wanted to say something, but finally decided not to say it and could only whisper in his heart.

Are you sick? How can Chen be more handsome than Sherlock?

……

The first episode is still an hour and a half long, but it feels like it’s over in the blink of an eye.

"Hey~"

The brother and sister sighed at the same time, it was too short.

Because they were too synchronized, they both turned their heads away in disgust.

Mia screamed and complained, "The next episode is in a week. It's so torturous."

Thomas then began to think his child was adorable again.

"Haha, after a few years, you should be used to it."

While his parents and sister were discussing the plot, Elijah quickly returned to his room and turned on his computer.

Various comments began to appear on the forum one after another.

Sure enough, this is my home!

(End of this chapter)