Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 23 Disappointing Photo Sales

Jiro Wang has become really popular recently.

When he walks on the street, people recognize him and come up to him enthusiastically to ask for photos and autographs.

Seeing him excitedly signing autographs for fans, Wu Chao and others were envious.

"Azhuo, I heard that your photo album has been published and released. How are the sales?"

Tang Yuzhe lifted his hair and asked Wu Zhuo curiously.

"generally!"

When Wu Zhuo heard this question, the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Hahaha! I know. I know the sales of his photo albums."

Chen Yiru suddenly interrupted with a smile, "Guess first."

"Five hundred?" Tang Yuzhe glanced at Wu Zhuo and tentatively said a number.

“How is that possible? If there were 500 of them, he would wake up laughing even in his sleep.

Forget it, I won’t let you guess anymore, I’ll just tell you directly!

Thirty-seven. Thirty-seven were sold last Monday.

Hahaha……"

Chen Yiru's mouth was almost crooked from laughing.

"You have the nerve to laugh at me? You don't have as many as I do, twenty-eight. How can you be so embarrassed?" Wu Zhuo revealed Chen Yiru's past with a speechless look on his face.

"Ahem..." Chen Yiru, who was laughing happily, was choked when he heard this. He looked incredulous, "Damn it, it was such a long time ago, how could you know about this?"

"History has memory. Don't laugh at the second brother, our two elder brothers." Wu Zhuo glanced at him.

To be honest, Wu Chao was also deeply shocked by the fact that only 37 copies of his photo album were sold within a week of its release.

The quality of this set of photos is actually not bad. Even the director Sun Yang who shot the photos praised it, saying that it is one of the best sets of photos he has taken in recent years.

However, no matter how optimistic the photographer is, Wu Chao himself is looking forward to it.

Lack of fame is the biggest sin, and Tianxi has not put much effort into publicity.

As a result, this set of photos is completely hidden in the corner of the store where the photos are sold. If other customers don’t go there specifically to buy it, they will basically not be able to find this set of photos.

Of the 37 copies sold in Treasure Island, seven were bought by Wu Chao himself.

These two-digit terrifying sales figures gave Wu Chao the biggest insight.

You know, although being handsome is a weapon for success in the entertainment industry, it is actually very difficult to attract countless people's attention with just a handsome face before reaching a certain position.

The situation where a photo album becomes a hot seller just because of one's handsome appearance usually only exists in novels.

Of course, there are such people in reality.

But one in millions is probably a high percentage.

Tang Yuzhe did not laugh at Wu Zhuo, but analyzed:
"Thirty-seven is indeed a bit too few, but this may be related to the lack of publicity for your company."

As he said this, he looked at Wu Zhuo with a puzzled look on his face, “Logically speaking, since your company has issued this set of photos for you.

It shouldn't be not publicized, is there any other explanation?"

Wu Zhuo looked at Tang Yuzhe in surprise, "The company did tell me that they will not be promoting this photo album for the time being.

They mean to wait until "KO One" is aired before making a decision."

"It's the same with me. I'm waiting for KO One." Chen Yiru also stopped laughing.

"That means your company must have a complete plan."

Tang Yuzhe glanced at the two of them meaningfully.

The relationship between GTV and Komi is now almost like wearing the same pants.

The two parties reached a strategic cooperation.

The dramas shot by Komi will be given priority for release on Big Eight, and may even be invested by Big Eight.

Therefore, news from Komi will usually spread to the Big Eight quickly.

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the news that Komi International is making a big move to copy F4 and form a new group.

Tang Yuzhe had also heard of it.

It is said that the members of this group may be selected from several protagonists of "KO One".

Tang Yuzhe knew that he had no hope.

He is from the China Television Network. No matter how well he performs, Komi will never hire someone from other companies.

However, Wu Zhuo and Chen Yiru are the two most likely candidates.

"Dadong has it done, let's go over there!"

At this time, Jiro Wang had already signed autographs for the fans, and several fans happily left with Jiro Wang's autographs.

"That's awesome! My strongest high school student in history finally has his own fans."

Jiro Wang stood there, reveling in the moment, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

"Don't be so proud. If you don't leave now, the director and the others will be waiting anxiously!"...

At the wrap party, all the actors who had left the crew after the filming was completed were called back.

The group ate and drank happily.

At the dinner table, Wu Zhuo frequently toasted with several veteran actors in the crew.

"KO One" is an idol drama that doesn't require much acting skills, and Wu Chao can handle it perfectly on his own.

But he knew that he would not be able to continue filming idol dramas in the future.

If he wants to perform well in movies or other serious dramas, his current acting skills are definitely not enough.

Therefore, when he has free time, he would consult several veteran actors in the crew.

The character he consulted the most was Ba Ge, who played the role of the principal Jin Bi Ke.

This actor, who debuted as a child star, does not put on airs.

He answered Wu Zhuo's questions without hesitation.

The same is true for several other veteran actors.

Therefore, at today's wrap party, Wu Chao took this opportunity to express his gratitude to them.

"Wu Zhuo! I like you in this crew. You are down-to-earth and not so impetuous.

You are right to study your acting skills. In the acting industry, you can’t go far without acting skills.”

Baguo couldn't drink much and got drunk in a short while. He kept talking to Wu Zhuo.

Finally, he patted his chest and said:

"I still have some connections in this circle. If there is a good role in the future, I will definitely recommend you."

Wu Zhuo just thought it was drunken talk and didn't take it too seriously.

But he still thanked her: "Thank you for your support, Uncle Ba. Come, let's have another drink."

"Then brother, come and have a drink with us."

Wu Zhuo has a good alcohol tolerance. Although he can drink three and a half kilograms of liquor, he rarely gets drunk.

After a while, several veteran actors in the crew fell down one after another.

"Wu Zhuo is amazing! I didn't expect you to be such a good drinker."

When director Liao Feihong and producer Huang Wanbo saw this scene, they looked at each other, praised each other, and silently moved away from the wine glasses.

Their alcohol tolerance was about the same as that of Bago and the others. They all passed out, and it was obvious that they would be the same if they went up.

……

After dinner, the crew went to KTV.

"Annie, I can't lose you, Anne, I can't forget you, Anne, I call you with my life..."

In the box, Huang Wanbo held the microphone and sang Wang Jie's "Annie" in a howling voice.

Although the singing was just average, everyone clapped crazily as if they had heard the most beautiful music.

"Well done!"

"Producer Huang, please sing another song."

"Producer Huang is good enough to release an album at this level!"

Wu Zhuo also clapped his hands in cooperation and clinked glasses with Liao Feihong next to him from time to time.

"The subject matter of our drama is novel. It is the type that either goes all the way or explodes."

Liao Feihong analyzed the situation of this drama.

This drama is actually Liao Feihong's first directorial work.

For him, the final result is important.

If he fails, he may never have the chance to be a director again.

If successful, he can take this opportunity to go further.

“If the ratings are good, TVB may start planning a sequel.

But if it fails, let alone a sequel, it may even be cut short.”

Although Taiwan is not large in area, it has many TV stations, including CTS, CTS, TTV, and Sanlih. Each TV station has several channels, and the competition among them is very fierce.

In recent years, a large number of TV dramas have been filmed across Taiwan every year.

Among them, there are too many TV series that were cut short after just a few episodes.

"Director Liao is overthinking. Our drama will definitely not be cut short."

Wu Zhuo said from the side, raising his glass.

"Director Liao, come on, wish our drama a long-lasting viewership!"

(End of this chapter)