Huayu became famous overnight

Chapter 234 The Rich Man's Perverse Pleasures

Alibaba.

Teacher Ma just received a message from below.

"Xu Ming knows quite a lot. Our internal network is like a sieve; it's time for a thorough overhaul."

Movies are one part of the promotion for the Double Eleven shopping festival.

He didn't believe it was a coincidence that Xu Ming came to his door.

“Yes, what about Qiming…” the subordinate hesitated.

"Why refuse something that benefits both of us? Besides, he and Yang Mi are quite popular among young people, which aligns perfectly with our Taobao shopping demographic," Teacher Ma said decisively.

The other party was after Alibaba's promotional fees, while he was after the other party's popularity.

One was greedy for money, the other lustful; they were right next to each other.

"it is good."

The subordinate nodded and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute, Qiming's development momentum is really strong lately. By the way, is Xu Ming interested in selling his shares? Money is no object."

Teacher Ma hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Have you seen his action movie that just came out?"

"Uh, I went to see it yesterday. When I was browsing the movie ticketing website, I tried out their ticket subsidies..." the subordinate said cautiously.

Although going to the movies during his break was a personal preference, he was inevitably worried about breaking the rules when facing the big boss.

"Okay, it's not a bad thing to enjoy watching movies. I used to enjoy watching them too. If I weren't so busy with work now, I would like to watch a movie properly."

Teacher Ma interrupted his subordinate's explanation and asked, "How are you feeling?"

"It's good. Xu Ming has put in a lot of effort in the action scenes, and the fight scenes are quite exciting," the subordinate said thoughtfully.

"Hmm, it seems that Xu Ming's claims that everything he produces is of high quality are not unfounded."

Teacher Ma nodded, "And please pass on a message to him: whenever they're making a martial arts film or television series, I'd like to make a cameo appearance for free, or pay him if I can. Ideally, I'd like to play a reclusive master like the Sweeping Monk or Feng Qingyang..."

The subordinate listened attentively, but inwardly he had a lot of complaints he couldn't express.

So your martial arts dream hasn't been shattered yet.

Alibaba's nickname originated from Jack Ma's admiration for martial arts novels.

When Zhang Jizhong was preparing to film "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" in 99, Teacher Ma even tried to recommend himself to play Feng Qingyang, or even the Sweeper Monk if all else failed.

However, at that time, Jack Ma had just founded Alibaba and was not yet extremely wealthy, so Zhang Jizhong rejected him and Yu Chenghui was hired instead.

If it were today, viewers might see Ma Yun as Feng Qingyang.

……

Xu Ming had no idea that Lao Ma was targeting him.

He was meeting with a newly signed artist, whose arrival caused a stir and drew criticism from both insiders and outsiders.

After careful selection, hiring such a person makes Qiming's selection criteria hard to fathom.

"Hello, Mr. Xu."

A rough-looking man sat opposite Xu Ming, his back ramrod straight, looking rather awkward.

When he learned that the boss himself wanted to recruit him to Qiming, he was very excited and felt that his luck had turned around.

I never imagined that I would only meet the other person for the first time today.

"Just call me Xu Ming. You're a senior in the acting profession."

With a friendly smile, Xu Ming poured a cup of hot tea for both of them and asked unhurriedly, "After filming 'The Piano in a Factory,' does the company have any other plans for you?"

"Uh, not yet," Wang Qianyuan said hesitantly.

If it weren't for Qiming's reputation and the fact that the monthly subsidy was deposited into his account on time, he would have thought he had been scammed.

Xu Ming nodded. It was his fault for not explaining things clearly to Xiao Yuan.

The other party naturally dared not make any rash moves.

This is also Qiming's current problem: he follows his personal orders too much in many areas.

Fortunately, their initiative is gradually increasing.

After all, there's a bunch of treacherous guys in the online propaganda department setting an example.

The trending topic "Disfiguring Acting Skills" for "Kung Fu Jungle" originated from the online publicity department.

I must say, the results were quite good.

They managed to establish Xu Ming's reputation as a talented actor.

Most viewers and film festival judges share the same opinion: a handsome guy playing a handsome guy doesn't count as acting; a handsome guy playing an ugly character well is what counts as acting.

The audience naturally believes that Xu Ming's outstanding acting skills are what made the character of Feng Yuxiu so compelling.

While this is indeed the case, he believes he has also put a lot of effort into other roles, such as Hu Guangsheng in "The Nameless".

However, the contrast it brings is that it is not as good as Feng Yuxiu.

"What are your career plans?" Xu Ming asked.

"It's good enough to have a role to play," Wang Qianyuan said.

He didn't have any plans. He was able to play the male lead in "The Piano in a Factory" because he was willing to act for free, and he even got his father to make a cameo appearance.

His father is also a veteran actor in the entertainment industry, but he didn't bring any resources to his son.

Some people always say they don't want to rely on their parents, but they need to have something to rely on first.

"If it's just this idea, then it can be easily realized at Qiming."

“But my expectations of you go beyond that.”

Xu Ming looked at Wang Qianyuan and made no attempt to hide the favor in his eyes.

Qiming has no shortage of popular young male and female celebrities.

What we lack most are talented actors, and the other party is the kind of talented actor who can carry the box office.

This is a true evergreen tree that can serve as a pillar of strength.

Wang Qianyuan was also excited.

His expectations for himself were also more than that.

He said it was useless for him to say he was capable, because the investors and producers didn't recognize his abilities.

But Xu Ming on the other side said he could do it, and he really could.

"Mr. Xu, I will absolutely obey the company's arrangements and will not let you down," Wang Qianyuan said in a deep voice.

He's 39 this year. They say you should be established by thirty, but he's almost forty and he still doesn't seem to have any signs of being established.

Even the proudest spirit can be worn down.

If a benefactor is willing to lend a helping hand at this time, they are a lifesaver.

Xu Ming nodded appreciatively, worried that some people, even at their age, still couldn't recognize their own limitations.

All the gifts were priced.

“Young and handsome actors are very popular in the market now. The more popular something is, the easier it is to get tired of it. In my opinion, middle-aged male actors of your age group will have a breakthrough. I call them ‘uncle-type artists’.”

"Middle-aged male celebrity?"

"That's right. Middle-aged men have their own charm, which lies in their temperament rather than their looks. You have a lot of potential for that, provided you come across a good script and a good role and play it well."

"Then I'm sure there's no problem with that."

Wang Qianyuan slapped his thigh, still having great faith in Xu Ming's judgment.

I never expected that after more than a decade of hard work, I, a rough and tough guy, would finally have a chance to succeed.

As for his acting skills, he is confident in himself.

"But I'm already married, so it shouldn't matter, right?"

Wang Qianyuan was uneasy; he didn't want to get divorced again for the sake of his acting career.

"The charm of mature actors lies in their roles. It's not that young girls have to marry you. Strictly speaking, it can be seen as a kind of resistance by the public against the trend of young, handsome actors," Xu Ming said helplessly.

Fortunately, Emperor Yang Li had not yet been born at this time, otherwise he would have been labeled as a common man.

Wang Qianyuan scratched his head and smiled awkwardly. "The company currently has a film project, and the script was handed to us by Xue Xiaolu, the director who directed 'Ocean Heaven' starring Li Lianjie."

"Ni Ni is tentatively cast as the female lead, and I think you are more suitable for the male lead. If you play this role well, I believe it has the potential to become a landmark role in your acting career."

The project Xu Ming mentioned is "Finding Mr. Right" which Xue Xiaolu plans to write and direct.

With this drama, Wu Xiubo established himself as a leading actor in the "middle-aged man" genre.

However, after his previous contact with Xue Xiaolu, he had been thinking about this notebook.

So when Xue Xiaolu wrote the script, she immediately brought it to the company, which gave Wang Qianyuan his current opportunity.

"I will put in 120% effort into this role," Wang Qianyuan said earnestly.

Actors at the bottom of the ladder never lack the drive to work hard; they just need an opportunity.

"Hmm, not bad, very energetic."

Xu Ming nodded. He was not only good at making empty promises, but also at delivering on them: "Director Xue's script will be sent to you later. In the meantime, besides studying the character, work with the agency department to manage your personal image properly."

"Next year, 'The Piano in a Factory' has been submitted to several awards. The company will do its best to help you win an award, so be prepared."

Even without his intervention, the other party still rose to prominence through winning awards for this film.

He conveniently took credit for himself, isn't that reasonable?

If they don't win an award because of the butterfly effect, it's just bad luck. Anyway, the company has tried its best, and the other party still has to appreciate the favor.

As expected, Wang Qianyuan's face was full of gratitude.

Xu Ming waved and saw him out of the office.

after awhile.

Tang Sheng walked in.

"Mr. Xu, Alibaba has replied. They've agreed to collaborate with us on promoting 'How Long Will I Love U,' on the condition that you become the brand ambassador for Taobao's Double Eleven shopping festival this year..."

Tang Sheng paused for a moment, then added, "I've paid."

Xu Minggang's furrowed brows instantly relaxed.

"Ahem, Chairman Ma is very generous. Are there any other conditions?"

“No, but…” Tang Sheng hesitated.

"Speak." Xu Ming raised his eyebrows.

"Alibaba has the idea of ​​investing in the company," Tang Sheng said cautiously.

"Refuse it."

Xu Ming didn't even bother to haggle. Qiming was the core of his business empire, and he would never agree to let any company interfere with it.

Tang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, if Alibaba were to come to the company.

As a long-time employee, I find it difficult to cope with the impact from the Alibaba system.

"Also, Chairman Ma said that whenever the company makes a martial arts film or television series, we can ask him to make a cameo appearance, and he'll be willing to pay," Tang Sheng said.

When he heard the news, he thought he had misheard and had to confirm it several times before he realized it was true.

Well, he doesn't understand the quirky tastes of rich people.

Xu Ming paused for a moment, and the image of Huashan Sect—being released from prison flashed through his mind.

He punched Zou Shiming, kicked Zhen Zidan, rolled around and beat Wu Jing, and could even go toe-to-toe with Li Lianjie.

This proves that financial power surpasses martial arts skills.

"Ask Chairman Ma if he's interested in playing the male lead, the kind of role where he plays a peerless master, and then bring in actors like Jet Li and Donnie Yen to play supporting roles who get defeated by him."

“As long as he agrees, he doesn’t need to worry about funding or personnel; Qiming will take care of everything,” Xu Ming said happily.

If this film is released by 2014, the other party will become the richest person in Asia.

It's guaranteed to be a huge hit.

With the traffic he attracts, he doesn't need to worry about the possibility of losing money.

"Ah, okay."

Tang Sheng stammered in agreement, realizing that his thinking couldn't keep up with the leaps in the minds of the two big shots.

"Is there anything else?"

"Uh, Versace, Hermès, and LV are all luxury brands that are interested in inviting you to become their brand ambassador in China."

This is an old story; the whole company knows that Tang Sheng has always hoped that Xu Ming could secure a high-end luxury endorsement to raise his market value.

Xu Ming used to look down on the arrogant attitude of these brands.

Currently, it is clear that the influence of "The Unknown" breaking the 1 billion yuan box office mark is still spreading.

These old European money-grubbers realized the enormous potential of the Chinese market, and even their arrogance had to be humbled.

"You can negotiate as you see fit, try to reach an agreement before the end of the year."

Xu Ming rubbed his chin. He didn't plan to appear on the Spring Festival Gala this year. If these guys found out, he might as well make a quick buck beforehand.

Of course, given his fame in China, the other party wasn't exactly at a disadvantage.

……

9 month 29 day.

After Xu Ming finished his week-long roadshow, he handed over the publicity to Zhao Wenzhuo and Cheng Xiaodong.

Based on the film's current box office performance, it should be a sure thing that it will reach his target.

So I decided to join the cast of "Sisters Who Make Waves".

The crew has been filming for over a month and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the lead actors.

After all, many people were only willing to join Han Han's directorial debut because of Xu Ming's reputation.

"I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts. I've arranged for a few tables of food and drinks to be delivered over later. Please enjoy yourselves."

Xu Ming's first words upon joining the film crew drew cheers from everyone.

"However, let me make this clear from the start: I've discussed with Director Han that we want to finish filming by the end of October. We'll definitely be working overtime this month, and the schedule will be more packed and tiring than before."

The next sentence silenced the cheers.

So these banquets are a trap?

"Of course, we won't treat everyone unfairly. Each of you will receive a red envelope as a token of our appreciation. On the day filming wraps up, I guarantee that each of you will receive an even bigger red envelope."

As soon as Xu Ming finished speaking, he gestured to Xiao Juan to distribute red envelopes one by one.

Even though he knew that these staff members were used to working overtime day and night, even without pay.

However, the difference in work efficiency and quality between having overtime pay and not having overtime pay is like night and day.

Now known in the industry as the "Cash King" of the mainland entertainment circle, he doesn't need this much.

When the first person received the red envelope, he subtly felt its thickness and glanced at the red inside.

The waning cheers suddenly became deafening.

Money is the best stimulant.

While Xiao Juan was distributing red envelopes, Xu Ming went to Han Han's place, where the main cast and crew were all present.

"Brother Chao, I've long admired your name."

Xu Ming shook hands with Deng Chao.

The two are well-known in the entertainment industry, but have never met.

"No, you can just call me Deng Chao, or Xiao Chao too," Deng Chao said with a smile.

Despite his seniority being greater than Xu Mingshen's, he dared not act like a senior when it came to achievements.

If you really think about it, he certainly had the idea of ​​trying to ride on the coattails of others on "Duckweed".

"Wouldn't that create chaos? If we really want to analyze it carefully, you're my father in the play." Xu Ming finished speaking and touched his nose.

It's definitely a bit awkward to be unexpectedly recognized as a son, especially since your own father is an actor of the same age.

(End of this chapter)