I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

For Yan Rui, the first thing he would consider is definitely the overall situation of Fengge.

There is no doubt that other talents are the most suitable for so many projects this time in terms of experience, works, and popularity.

But for Xu Kong himself, these are not actually important.

Or in his way, the script was more detailed than expected.

What is more important is the controllability of the director.

It doesn't mean that you have to obey orders, but at least you can't let communication or other factors outside of filming cause problems in the final product.

……

Therefore, the three people he chose were almost all people that Xu Kong thought he knew very well.

And he is considered to be the most suitable person for the scripts he came up with.

In addition to this, Xu Kong also had his own idea, that is, strictly speaking, Feng Ge did not have any close relationship with those directors who were relatively famous.

In comparison, if it is a director who has been trained by himself from the beginning.

The reliability will also be greater.

After all, Xu Kong didn't want to rely on his script to create a so-called first-line famous director, but in the end, he would suddenly betray because of his friendship with some people in other companies.

Although this may sound a bit far-fetched, it would be really uncomfortable if such a situation really happened.

After all, backstabbing is something that many people cannot accept at any time.

……

"Now that everyone is here, I will get straight to the point."

After taking a look at the people present, Xu Kong took the initiative to speak.

"We called you here this time mainly for the company's subsequent film and television projects in overseas markets."

"To put it more directly, we will launch a total of four dramas this time, and everyone present will be responsible for one."

Hearing Xu Kong's straightforward words, the people present had different expressions.

But there is no doubt that the four directors, including Yao Guanyu, were quite surprised at this time.

People like Qiu Weijie and Liu Lingfeng cannot be considered directors at all, after all, they don't even have a formal work.

"Director Xu, do you want me to be solely responsible for directing a new play?"

Qiu Weijie spoke in a somewhat unbelievable way.

You know, he has actually only been a member of Xu Kong's crew for a short time.

Now I am still one of the executive directors of the crew, although I have been learning various things before, including taking many theoretical directing courses privately.

But if he were to be responsible for directing a work by himself now, it would be really difficult for him to remain calm.

……

"Well, that's what I mean."

Xu Kong was deeply impressed by Qiu Weijie.

The reason why he was chosen was also out of the idea of ​​training.

For Feng Ge now, there is actually no need to be ranked according to seniority.

Compared with some new directors, although Qiu Weijie is also a newcomer, based on the abilities he has demonstrated in his own crew, Xu Kong feels that it is no problem to let him be responsible for a drama alone.

The most important thing is that there is always a first time.

Qiu Weijie, a young man who is one year younger than him, may be able to reach heights that no one can imagine in the future.

As for Xu Kong, he just wanted to speed up the time and at the same time provide the other party with certain opportunities.

……

"Director Xu, did you write the script yourself?"

Compared with the jumpy Qiu Weijie, Liu Lingfeng was much calmer.

Xu Kong nodded.

“I wrote the scripts for all four plays myself.”

After Liu Lingfeng got this answer, he didn't seem to have much emotional fluctuation, but in fact he tried very hard to calm himself down.

Among the few people, he can be said to be the one who has worked with Xu Kong for the longest time, and is also the one who knows Xu Kong best.

Of course, he had always wanted to be a director.

But such opportunities are obviously rare, and compared with filming, he cares more about his first work and what level it can achieve.

Both commercially and reputationally.

It certainly can't be a mediocre work, otherwise, given his current status as Xu Kong's personal assistant director, it really wouldn't be necessary.

There is really no need to take photos that no one will watch and will be the same as not taking them at all.

……

However, after confirming that it was Xu Kong who wrote the script himself, Liu Lingfeng was undoubtedly excited.

Of course he knew how strong Xu Kong's screenwriting ability was.

If Xu Kong was given a script and asked to be the director, although he would be quite worried that he would not do a good job, he would be more excited than he could suppress.

He had thought before about when he would start preparing his own work.

Including what kind of results you want to achieve, etc.

But I really didn't dare to think that I would be able to film a script written by Xu Kong, and it was very likely that it was tailor-made for him and the most suitable one.

Liu Lingfeng had no doubt that Xu Kong could do it.

……

As for Lin Kun at this moment, his biggest feeling was gratitude.

His original choice was absolutely correct.

After being signed to Fengge by Yan Rui, he did not look for the script immediately and then ask the company to approve a budget for him.

If you do that, the process will certainly go smoothly.

But the probability is that it will still be just like his previous low-budget dramas, neither up nor down, and even losing money from time to time.

Fortunately, I chose to join Xu Kong's crew, although I was only a small executive director.

Things that can be learned in a short period of time cannot be obtained from other channels.

Most importantly, the opportunity came faster than he thought.

Only half a year has passed, and I actually have the opportunity to direct a new drama alone.

And it was a script written by Xu Kong.

It’s really hard to imagine.

……

As for Yao Guanyu, he knew that he would receive a new script from Xu Kong today.

But I didn't expect that the other party would take such a big step and plan to launch four dramas at one time, and all of them are aimed at the overseas market.

After all, the overseas market is really different from the domestic market.

The risk is much greater.

In fact, taking it step by step is the more sensible choice.

But if it was Xu Kong, making such a decision would not be so incomprehensible.

The other party does have the qualifications and strength to choose such a radical plan.

……

After being surprised, Yao Guanyu returned to his original idea.

That is because he wants to see the new script given by Xu Kong as soon as possible.

"Director Xu, then our script..."

He knew that it was inappropriate to bring this up at this time, but he really couldn't wait even a second longer.

The other three people obviously still had doubts.

But Xu Kong didn't want to waste time either.

So he took out four paper scripts of varying thicknesses, all not too thin, and handed them to several people.

……

Yao Guanyu took it and started reading it immediately without saying anything. "Stranger Things?"

He recited it, and below it was the English title of the show, "Stranger Things".

This should be what Xu Kong said before, that he was going to try to enter the European and American markets with his new drama.

At the same time, the other three also got their own scripts.

Liu Lingfeng's is "Reply 1988". The style of the drama is not yet certain, but it is likely to be mainly aimed at the international market in Korea.

Like Liu Lingfeng's, the script that Qiu Weijie got is also based on the Korean story, and it's called "Kingdom".

The only difference was on Lin Kun's side. The script he got was called "Hanzawa Naoki".

Judging from the style, it is actually the drama style of Japan?

……

Without waiting for anyone to ask, Xu Kong took the lead in answering.

"Brother Liu, your drama will mainly be broadcast on traditional Korean TV stations. Compared with domestic TV stations, the number of viewers is still very large."

"Of course, we will also keep up with the streaming media, but it will mainly focus on the broadcasting model of traditional TV stations."

After Xu Kong finished speaking, he continued to look at Qiu Weijie on the other side.

"Weijie, your drama will mainly be broadcast on video platforms such as Feishi in the future."

“In terms of style, it’s actually quite similar to this time’s Squidward Game.”

"Of course, although the series is not long, we don't have any so-called shooting cycle restrictions. You can take your time. If you have any questions, you can always ask me."

……

"This drama directed by Lin Kun is quite special. As you can see, it is indeed aimed at the Japanese market."

"In this regard, the company really cannot provide much support in a short period of time."

"You can communicate with Sister Hong about the filming. Our branch in Neon is already in the process of preparation."

When Lin Kun heard Xu Kong's words, he nodded in confusion.

The main thing was that he didn't expect that he would suddenly start to develop towards the overseas market from an unknown small director in China.

And it wasn't where he thought the kimchi was, but the neon next to it.

This is indeed a development direction that was never thought of.

……

As for the remaining Yao Guanyu, Xu Kong had also communicated with him yesterday.

So there was no need for Xu Kong to say anything more.

And at this time, Director Yao had already devoted himself wholeheartedly to the script in his hands.

At this time, he probably couldn't hear what Xu Kong said at all.

"Well, everyone, read the script first. If you have any questions, we can discuss them later."

Xu Kong said this for the last time, then stood up and planned to walk around his office first.

After all, it would probably take some time for several people to read the script.

……

Yan Rui had almost no chance to speak from the time he entered the room until now, and was like a transparent person the whole time. At this time, he finally found the opportunity and stopped Xu Kong who was about to leave.

"Boss Xu, are you really going to start four dramas at once this time?"

Xu Kong nodded.

The script has been written, so of course we have to shoot it.

In fact, Yan Rui did have various worries.

But at this moment, looking at Xu Kongshi, who didn't take it seriously at all and was very confident, he couldn't open his mouth to express his doubts.

……

"By the way, for this new drama, we can consider adding some of our own artists to the cast."

Xu Kong added.

After all, when filming four dramas at once, it is safer to choose local actors from overseas countries even for some important roles.

But for some other roles that have more scenes and are more likable, it is actually completely possible for Fengge’s own actors to play them.

Such an opportunity certainly cannot be wasted.

Yan Rui nodded and agreed.

After hesitating for a while, he finally said:
"Director Xu, can you show me the scripts for these plays?"

Xu Kong didn't take it seriously and nodded in agreement.

"I'll send you the electronic file later, and you can print a few more copies."

"Besides that, except for Yao Guanyu, the remaining three will probably need to form their own crews later."

"In this regard, please pay more attention and help coordinate more."

Yan Rui nodded again.

This is not a big problem.

In fact, Fengge has been recruiting quite frequently in recent times.

So it is almost impossible to be short of people.

And for some of the newcomers, it is obvious that they have more opportunities to learn and gain experience.

……

Once upon a time, when Zhu Changyun left the company with a group of people, Yan Rui thought it was all over.

I don’t know how long the company can last, so I guess I’ll have to find a way out as soon as possible.

But what no one expected was that after Xu Kong took over, the development of things was something Yan Rui had never imagined.

Not only can he really support the entire company's film and television projects by himself, but now it even feels like the company is holding Xu Kong back.

This is really a bit too exaggerated.

Although Yan Rui has only worked in Fengge Company, it is certain that Xu Kong's uniqueness is absolutely unique in the entire domestic industry.

……

"How did you come?"

"Isn't there a meeting in the morning?"

When Zhu Yu saw Xu Kong, she was stunned for a moment.

"They are reading the script. I'm going to take a break."

Xu Kong replied with a smile.

Zhu Yu originally thought that Xu Kong would most likely do bad things this time as he did in the past.

But who would have thought that this time Xu Kong would rarely lie down on the sofa to rest.

Because I have been working on these four scripts these past two days, the workload is indeed heavy.

So Xu Kong really didn’t have any other ideas, he just wanted to come here and have a good rest.

……

Seeing this, Zhu Yu took the initiative to sit over and began to rub Xu Kong's head gently.

Xu Kong did not resist, even though Zhu Yu herself was not a professional.

But every time I come to Zhu Yu's office, I can really relax quickly.

Not long after, Xu Kong fell asleep with his head resting on Zhu Yu's thigh.

After Zhu Yu discovered this, the movements of her hands gradually stopped.

She actually knew better than anyone how much workload Xu Kong had on a daily basis.

Anyway, if it were me, I would definitely not be able to bear it.

She lowered her head and carefully observed Xu Kong, who closed his eyes and breathed steadily. She subconsciously spoke:
"She's pretty good-looking..."

It has to be said that the reason why she fell into Xu Kong's trap was definitely related to the other party's appearance.

I really can't blame myself. I feel like no woman can resist Xu Kong's proactive provocation.

...(End of chapter)