Entertainment: I just want to be the boss behind the scenes

Chapter 275 Yang · Genuine Supporter · Chaoyue

"Dang~"

With a crisp sound, the two glass glasses gently touched each other.

"It seems like this is the first time I see you wearing a dress." Meng Bai said as he looked at Ni Ni in front of him.

Different from the style I saw before, she wore a bright pink long dress today. The dress was split on one side, and her long white legs could occasionally be seen when she walked.

Compared with the past, it is less heroic and more charming and bright.

"It's a celebration party, we have to cooperate."

Ni Ni smiled brightly and looked at Meng Bai: "How about it, which style do you like, Mr. Meng?"

"How should I put it? I still miss that wanton girl in the desert more."

Upon hearing this, Nini lowered her eyebrows and smiled, obviously recalling the time in the desert Gobi.

Licking her lips gently with her small tongue, she leaned forward and whispered, "Last time, Teacher Meng said he didn't have time. I wonder if tonight..."

"How can I refuse a beautiful woman's invitation?"

The two smiled at each other, and reached an agreement tacitly.

"By the way, I haven't thanked you yet." Ni Ni took a sip of her wine and suddenly said, "I received an invitation from director Tsui Hark a few days ago, asking me to star in his new movie."

"Oh?" Meng Bai asked curiously, "What movie?"

"The Qi Men Dun Jia."

"The one directed by Yuen Woo-ping?"

"Yes." Nini nodded, "He will be the director again this time."

Meng Bai understood it in his heart, he had seen the 82 version of this movie.

This film is considered one of the classics in Hong Kong films. Although the plot is still a clichéd revenge story, the form is very novel.

It is no longer various martial arts moves, but has been replaced by the Taoist method of "Qi Men Dun Jia".

The film brings together many wonderful methods from folk legends, such as the five ghosts bringing wealth, the five elements escaping underground, paper people flying swords, and nailing shadows to fix shapes.

The effect may seem a bit crude today, but it was extremely novel in that era when special effects technology was not yet well developed.

This time it's being remade after more than 30 years. I can't say anything else, but at least the level of special effects will definitely be upgraded a lot.

Add to that the fact that it’s produced by Tsui Hark, and it’s obviously another big production.

"Congratulations." Meng Bai congratulated, and then asked with some doubt: "But this has nothing to do with me, right?"

"Of course not." Ni Ni smiled brightly and said, "Director Tsui Hark said that he decided to use me after seeing the character of 'Shirley Yang'."

Her character in the movie is called "Iron Dragonfly". She is set to be a chivalrous woman with superb skills and swift actions, but she is also very gentle at heart, with a tough mouth but a soft heart.

Judging from the setting, it is indeed somewhat similar to "Shirley Yang".

And although the two projects are of different types, they are both fantasy themes and have a suitable style and temperament, so we finally decided to choose her.

For Nini, this was naturally a very joyful thing.

After all, since "The Flowers of War", she has been stuck in various small productions over the years, and her popularity and status have always been questioned.

It's rare to get such a big production nowadays. Regardless of the outcome, at least my status can be stabilized.

Tsui Hark recognized her because of the role of "Shirley Yang", and she was able to participate in "The Lost Tomb" because of Meng Bai's decision.

According to this logic, the credit should naturally be attributed to him.

"It doesn't matter whether you thank me or not. Only when you, the main actors, do well can it mean that our project is successful."

Meng Bai smiled, hesitated for a moment, and didn't say the rest.

How to say it, even with Tsui Hark's support, he was not very optimistic about this movie.

Firstly, director Yuan Heping is an action director by training. The action scenes in his works over the years are impeccable, but the rhythm of the plot has many flaws.

The other is the producer Tsui Hark. There is no problem with Tsui Hark's directing skills, but there is always a problem that he is easily immersed in special effects, which leads to a messy plot.

Like the "Shu Shan Zhuan" which suffered ridiculous losses, and the "Detective Dee" series in recent years.

Only the "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate" from two years ago was slightly better, but it relied more on the performance of the actors.

It has to be said that since losing Nansun Shi, his "best partner" in both life and career, no one can control "Old Monster Xu" anymore.

As a remake, and a project with a high proportion of special effects, it is hard to say what Tsui Hark will come up with next.

Anyway, if Meng Bai were to look at it from an investor's perspective, he wouldn't dare bet that this big guy wouldn't have a seizure. But as he said to Wu Bai before, it's hard to say what the audience likes.

Maybe Tsui Hark's appeal can make everyone willing to watch it?
And no matter what, this is a rare big production, and he has no need and no position to persuade Ni Ni to give up.

Only entering the body but not entering life is the quality that a "mature collaborator" should have.

"Then I wish you a big box office success in advance." Meng Bai raised his glass.

Ni Ni smiled and said, "Thank you. I also wish Mr. Meng's new project continued success."
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The celebration party did not last very late, but Meng Bai did not reappear in the office building of Arclight Films until the third day.

"Good morning, Mr. Meng!"

As soon as Meng Bai entered the hall, Yang Chaoyue at the front desk immediately greeted him with full energy.

"morning."

Meng Bai smiled and nodded, subconsciously looking at her: "You have become much prettier recently."

"hey-hey……"

As if she was not used to such direct compliments, Yang Chaoyue smiled foolishly and felt a little embarrassed.

But Meng Bai was not talking nonsense. This girl was indeed much prettier than when she first came to apply for the job.

She used to work in various factories. The work was tiring and she earned little. She also had to send money home, so she had no time to clean up.

Although it is busy at Arc Light, it is still a world of difference compared to working on the assembly line.

The work is easy and your complexion will naturally improve.

Although I don't want to spend money, I still need to dress up as a receptionist. In addition, Huguang is a film and television company, and there are many beautiful girls coming and going. I will pay more attention to my appearance under the influence of these girls.

After all, she is just a girl of eighteen or nineteen years old, how could she not like to be pretty?

The only pity is that this girl always has a feeling of lack of confidence, which makes her temperament much worse.

There is no way. It is really difficult for children from poor families to develop a confident character, except for being well-read and elegant.

"If you have nothing to do, you should read more books." Meng Bai said, "You can't be a receptionist all your life."

"I, I actually read books too..." Yang Chaoyue said in a low voice.

"Just your pile of fairy tale novels, right?"

Yang Chaoyue looked at Meng Bai in surprise: "Boss Meng, how did you know that?"

"Huahua told me."

"Hmm..." Yang Chaoyue pouted, as if she had been reported to the police at school.

Meng Bai chuckled. He had never thought that Hua Yan would unexpectedly have a good relationship with this girl.

Maybe we can talk more about chuunibyou.

After all, one thinks about her paper figures and figurines every day, while the other reads all kinds of female-oriented fantasy online novels.

It must be said that although Yang Chaoyue does not earn much, he is a true reader.

This really makes content creators like Meng Bai feel good about it.

Of course, it is not ruled out that she could not find the pirated version.

After giving him some advice, Meng Bai said nothing more. Preaching is the easiest way to make people look greasy.

"Is Mr. Liu here?"

"Ah, Mr. Liu is here."

"it is good."

Meng Bai nodded, turned and went upstairs to Liu Jun's office.

"Brother Jun, what are you doing?"

“I’m watching the news.”

"What news?" Meng Bai asked curiously.

Liu Jun turned the screen and a text message appeared.

"…Recently, Jia Yueting, chairman of Leshi.com, admitted in an open letter that LeEco is in financial difficulties and that there may be risks in mergers and acquisitions, but he promised to resolve the issue within 3 to 4 months."

(End of this chapter)