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While Guo Jiayu was surprised, Xia Yuze, as the leading male actor of the entire play, also had some different feelings after two days of filming.

Of course he knew that Xu Kong's acting skills were not weak.

I have also seen some of the roles played by Xu Kong before.

I am still very impressed that the movie "Sweet Honey" won the Best Actor award.

But apart from that, I didn't expect Xu Kong's performance on the set to exceed my original expectations.

The key point is that he could also see that although Guo Jiayu was the director.

But in fact, the one who really controls the rhythm on the set is still Xu Kong.

This is a bit outrageous.

The most important thing is Xu Kong’s age.

And now the other party is working on this model in Fengge.

Responsible for screenwriting and production work, ensuring a lower limit for film and television projects.

At the same time, let other directors be responsible for the filming.

If every drama can maintain a certain quality and reputation, in no more than five years, Feng Ge will be able to truly dominate the domestic film and television industry.

……

Logically speaking, Huayuan Film and Television's overall scale and all aspects are definitely not inferior to Fengge's.

He shouldn't do this to boost other people's morale and destroy his own prestige.

But it’s because I know too much about Huayuan Film and Television.

Therefore, he had even less confidence that he could really compete with Xu Kong.

It is said that last year, Fengge already had the largest number of hit products.

This was when Xu Kong had just taken over the entire Fengge last year.

It hasn't even really gotten on the right track yet.

Before, Xia Yuze didn’t think that one person could shake or change an industry.

He himself is no exception.

But now, the appearance of Xu Kong made him feel that this thing that sounded a bit outrageous didn't seem to be completely impossible.

……

"what happened?"

Because the film had just started shooting for two days, Xia Yuze's agent also joined the crew.

Seeing Xia Yuze frowning at this time, he couldn't help but ask a question.

For the agent, agreeing to let Xia Yuze star in this movie seems to be a very good deal at the moment.

Although the pay is not too high.

But the overall quality is not low, especially the literary part, which gives Xia Yuze a lot of room to perform.

This can help Xia Yuze get rid of the stereotype that he fights too much and many viewers think he can't act in literary dramas.

Besides that, the whole crew is too reliable.

There is no room for any setbacks.

In particular, Xu Kong, who was willing to play a supporting role to Xia Yuze, gave Xia Yuze enough face.

……

"What do you think Xu Kong is to Feng Ge now?"

The agent heard such questions.

I was stunned for a moment subconsciously.

Xu Kong is of course one of Fengge’s current bosses.

But it was obvious that this was not what Xia Yuze was asking.

She thought about it for a while, and then answered:
"For Feng Ge now, Xu Kong can basically be said to be an indispensable core figure."

"I heard that most of the film and television projects with relatively large investments in Fengge are written by Xu Kong himself, and he also serves as the producer to control the quality of the film."

"In a situation like this, it can be said that if Xu Kong is gone, the entire Fengge will come to a standstill."

Xia Yuze nodded in agreement.

Then he continued to ask the question that was most concerning to him.

"What do you think is the probability of our company winning if it meets Fengge, which now has Xu Kong as its core?"

……

The agent now understood Xia Yuze's thoughts.

After all, Xia Yuze has been in Huayuan Film and Television for decades.

I also own some shares of the company.

Of course, there is no possibility of considering job-hopping.

And it can even be said that, to a certain extent, Xia Yuze and Huayuan Film and Television have long been deeply bound together.

……

"I can't say."

The agent didn't say anything particularly certain.

But the expression on his face at this moment really didn't show any confidence.

Just by hearing Xu Kong's name before, she actually knew that Xu Kong was different from some previous artists or directors.

But it was not until I actually worked with Xu Kong that I realized that the other party was still unique and somewhat beyond my original scope of cognition.

"But in fact, the domestic market is large enough, so there is no need for us to go against Fengge."

"Cooperation like this one is pretty good."

The agent still left some wiggle room.

However, instinctively, he still didn't want to become a real rival of Xu Kong.

As a colleague, she was not unaware of the treatment that Changyun Film and Television received.

If Huayuan Film and Television really ends up in the same position, although Fengge cannot guarantee complete victory every time, their company will definitely be greatly affected.

Especially to be honest, although Huayuan itself has quite a few directors and screenwriters.

But it is extremely difficult to come across a script and a role that would satisfy Xia Yuze today.

If it were Xu Kong, both of them believed that the other could tailor a script and role completely for Xia Yuze.

Just like this time's "The Warlords".

And it's the type that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

……

"But Yuze, Xu Kong or Fengge, haven't tried to poach you or anything like that, right?"

The agent asked again.

There's no way, this is a very important matter.

Of course, she knew that with Xia Yuze's personality, even if Xu Kong came in person to invite him and extended an olive branch, it would still be unlikely for him to agree, even if his heart was moved.

Otherwise, Xia Yuze would not have been able to stay in Huayuan for so many years.

During this period, there are countless opportunities to leave and get better resources and treatment.

Even starting your own business is not a big problem.

But Xia Yuze is still very grateful to the old chairman of Huayuan for signing him.

Then he invested in several movies and made him famous.

……

"No."

Xia Yuze shook his head.

At the same time he said:

"Looking at Xu Kong's personality, even if he really wants to poach me, he won't ask for it now."

"At least we should wait until The Warlords is released and has a certain reputation and box office performance."

"Maybe even further back."

"It would be best if I could get excited and contact them."

Who can resist such temptation?
With the addition of Xu Kong, a well-known kung fu superstar and actor like Xia Yuze may be able to go further.

In particular, Fengge is said to be trying to expand overseas markets.

And it has begun to show results.

For an artist like Xia Yuze, the temptation is even greater.

……

"Okay, I think we should stop thinking about this for now."

"Let's finish filming this movie first."

The agent spoke.

She knew that Xia Yuze would never leave Huayuan.

More importantly, people are worried about the huge impact that Fengge will have on Huayuan and even the entire industry in the future.

If Huayuan is really forced to give up most of the market, there is nothing it can do.

By that time, the entire domestic entertainment and film and television industry will completely become a one-man show of Fengge’s company.

……

Compared with Xia Yuze and his agent's unfounded worries.

At this moment, Xu Kong actually hadn't thought about these things at all.

Although Xia Yuze is definitely an actor with very attractive commercial value in the entire domestic entertainment industry.

But Xu Kong invited the other party to star in this movie just because the role fit this point.

I never thought about poaching anyone.

Compared with the well-known movie stars and actors, Xu Kong would rather train some potential actors himself than Feng Ge at present.

Moreover, the group of veteran actors who followed Chen Shuang to the company were already enough.

If his status and fame aren't enough to support the role of the so-called male lead, then you should first make him famous enough to meet the requirements.

In other words, the time is too short and everything needs to be done slowly.

Otherwise, to be honest, the male lead role in "The Warlords" might not necessarily be Xia Yuze.

……

Time flies, and one day has passed since the filming of "The Warlords" started.

The shooting progress far exceeded expectations.

Judging from the situation, it may be possible to complete all the filming in April.

The biggest problem at the moment is still in terms of props and some set designs.

Although preparations were made in advance, Guo Zihao also helped.

But many of the exterior scenes still do not quite meet Xu Kong’s requirements.

These are aspects that can only be improved slowly over time.

It’s definitely not that simple to do it in one step.

……

"Brother Xu Kong!"

Xu Kong knew that the crew he was filming was not far from Youyou's new drama.

It’s just because I’ve been very busy and haven’t had time to go see each other.

Who would have thought that Youyou would come to me on her own initiative.

"Be careful of the impact!"

Xu Kong spoke up to remind him.

Although there were not many people around him at the moment, he was still at the filming site.

Youyou came up and hugged him directly, which was easy for others to see.

"Don't worry, I checked before I came over here, and no one saw it!"

Song Youyou's face was full of joy.

In fact, she often missed the feeling of filming with Xu Kong on the crew.

……

"You didn't even come to see me!"

Naturally, Youyou couldn't help but complain.

"I've been busy these past two days. I had planned to visit you next week."

Xu Kong answered truthfully.

He didn't lie.

At present, the filming of the entire crew has entered a relatively smooth and unobstructed stage.

Everyone was just getting familiar with the environment and getting into the mood.

Of course Xu Kong could ask for leave at any time, but he thought it would be better to wait for some time.

It's a good opportunity for the crew to take a two-day break.

……

"By the way, has Sister Su Zhi come to see you?"

Song Youyou seemed to suddenly remember something.

But although she had a great talent for acting, she was full of loopholes at this moment.

Apparently, I had even thought about asking this question before coming here.

At this time, Youyou also added a special sentence:
"I just heard her suddenly mention that she wanted to visit your crew."

Xu Kong was unaware of this.

I haven’t heard Su Zhi mention it either?

Is the other party trying to tease the child on purpose again?
……

Xu Kong shook his head.

"No, I haven't heard her tell me that either."

Seeing Xu Kong's answer, Song Youyou was obviously relieved.

For her, there are so many people like Xu Kong in the crew now, and if he comes over, he will be photographed by reporters or something.

By then, it will probably be widely publicized.

Those annoying Su Xu CP fans are clamoring about celebrating the New Year again.

But otherwise, she is now Su Zhi's best friend.

I have already told the other party that I and Brother Xu Kong are just ordinary friends or siblings.

So many times, even when he heard that Su Zhi had taken the initiative to find Xu Kong, he would feel guilty for not being completely honest with her.

Although I felt uncomfortable, I acquiesced.

In addition, she also heard from Su Zhi that Brother Xu Kong had rejected her many times.

Although Xu Kong never mentioned it to her.

But deep down she still felt that Su Zhi was a little pitiful.

This kind of contradictory mentality was almost the same as the situation when Youyou was with Su Zhi for quite a period of time.

……

"That means I haven't told you yet..."

Youyou answered on her own.

After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but speak:
"I feel like if she came to visit the set publicly, she'd probably be photographed by reporters or something."

"It's better to come here secretly like I did."

"To prevent any bad influence from happening."

Xu Kong couldn't help wanting to laugh at this suggestion, but he forced himself to hold it back.

He had already guessed that this was most likely a trap set by Su Zhi.

She is obviously busy recording a new variety show on Tomato Channel.

It won't take long to get here.

Of course, I hope to meet Xu Kong secretly in private.

Being open and aboveboard is actually inconvenient.

I even gave Youyou a special shot of prevention in advance.

……

"Of course, I don't have a problem with Sister Su Zhi."

"I've never been jealous, and I believe in you two..."

Youyou, who is self-centered, also gave a special explanation.

Afraid that Xu Kong would misunderstand.

Xu Kong was also somewhat helpless about this.

The main thing is that he currently knows that a real showdown is impossible.

Although Su Zhi has a bit of a bad woman vibe.

But it was indeed thanks to the other party's outrageous actions, including the outrageous thing of becoming best friends with Youyou, that the whole thing became less troublesome.

……

"I see."

"Okay, let's not talk about this."

"I have a few more scenes to perform. You can wait for me on the set first, or just go around and walk around by yourself."

"Just don't let anyone recognize you."

Xu Kong changed the subject.

We didn't continue the conversation.

Although he never defended himself.

But on the other hand, I still feel a little embarrassed.

……

Youyou really came here to visit the set this time.

Her new costume suspense drama is originally a female-led drama, and almost all of her scenes are about her.

So much free time.

It just so happened that we were planning to shoot a night scene, so I ran to the set to see Xu Kong during the day.

Xu Kong is busy himself, so it is unlikely that he will just announce a day off and take Youyou back to the hotel or something.

That's a bit too outrageous.

……

It was not until the afternoon, when Xu Kong finished filming, that he found out that the other party had sent him a message and had gone back early.

In fact, for most so-called celebrity couples.

The main reason why relationships don’t last long is work issues.

Both of them are busy with their careers and may not even have many opportunities to meet each other.

Naturally, it finally dispersed.

Fortunately, Xu Kong and Youyou can still see each other often.

There is no worry about this.

...(End of chapter)