Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 68 Someone wants to see Cheng Xi cry

While Cheng Xi was busy, Wanhe Tianyi also made a big move.

"Report to the Boss" was launched last week, using the gimmick of being a new drama by the original cast of "Wan Wan" and with the support of Youku's traffic.

The first two episodes aired together and garnered over 24 million hits within 100 hours, three times that of “Old Boy” and twice that of “Never Expected”!
This achievement surprised the main creators of Wanhe Tianyi and his senior brother Lu at Youku, and shocked the industry.

Could this drama be even more popular than "Never Expected"? Originally, everyone thought that short dramas had no future after the previous reforms.

I didn’t expect that it was just the way other people filmed it that was bad, not the short film itself.

Seeing the value of the short play, Youku took the initiative to propose a wrap-up party for everyone, and both Wanhe Tianyi and Youku invited Cheng Xi.

Originally, Cheng Xi didn't want to go. After all, he didn't even participate in "Report to the Boss", so he didn't want to disturb their celebration.

But thinking that he was also a shareholder of Wanhe Tianyi after all, and he hadn't seen his former comrades for a long time, he agreed immediately to go and celebrate for them.

In the evening, Cheng Xi happily brought Reba and Gao Chunyang to the hotel for a banquet.

Youku was very generous and chose a five-star hotel and booked a large private room. One purpose was to hold a wrap-up party, the second was to celebrate with everyone, and the third was to have a publicity effect.

As Cheng Xi walked over, he saw several people carrying cameras walking towards the box.

Cheng Xi was very happy to see his old friends Yi Xiaoxing and Bai Ke whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and he congratulated them on their good results.

Looking at their current status, they have really made great progress. It is hard to imagine that they were as losers as Dapeng a few months ago.

I wonder if there will be such a big change after the broadcast of Dapeng and others' "Diaosi Men".

Gao Chunyang did appear in "Report to the Boss", but her role was very small. Reba was also invited to appear in the drama, but Cheng Xi did not agree to let her go.

Cheng Xi didn't want Reba to be stereotyped by short plays and nonsensical comedies.

Even in the second season of "Never Expected", Cheng Xi was considering whether to change the female lead or reduce Reba's screen time.

But Reba didn’t know what Cheng Xi was thinking. She was afraid that she would still blame her brother for not letting her participate in such a popular drama.

Now it seems like Reba has no work in the entire studio. I guess she must feel a little disappointed because she started the earliest.

It's about finding her something to do.

Cheng Xi was thinking about this when Reba shook hands with Yi Xiaoxing and Bai Ke openly:
"Congratulations to Director Yi and Brother Bai Ke, you're incredible! 'Report to the Boss' might even surpass 'Never Expected'!"

When Yi Xiaoxing and Bai Ke heard what Reba said, they could no longer hide their smiles. Now everyone regards the ratings of "Wan Wan" as a goal to surpass.

But he quickly said modestly that we are all family and there is no more or less.

Afterwards, several of them went to congratulate their senior brother Lu Fanxi. After not seeing him for a while, Mr. Lu seemed to be becoming more and more impressive. This was also the reputation he gained from his high position.

Cheng Xi also took the opportunity to introduce Reba to his senior brother. Although Mr. Lu had seen the junior sister's performance a long time ago, it was the first time they met offline.

Lu Fanxi was so surprised to see so many beauties in the popular Barbie drama, and she looked at this schoolmate carefully.

Reba is good, but she is too beautiful. Any normal man would want to have such a beauty.

At this time, she also took the initiative to step forward and greet her senior brother. Senior Brother Lu was still very loyal. Last time, he lent Youku's lawyer to him to read the contract. The two of them had a good personal relationship.

It was he who took the initiative to propose this banquet, and it was obvious that he wanted to win over Wanhe Tianyi and the others. After all, everyone saw the potential of the short play.

With small investment, small risk, short shooting cycle, big returns and long-tail effect, "Wan Wan" is the most popular drama on Youku so far.

Of course, now we have to add "Report to the Boss".

In this case, who wouldn’t want to work with the Wanhe Tianyi team?
Since this is a mutually beneficial matter, there is no reason not for everyone to be happy and cooperate with each other, which is why this high-level banquet was held.

At the dinner table, Cheng Xi also met Bai Zhongchun, who had always disliked him.

He is the director of the production department who offered 10,000 yuan per episode to buy "Wan Wan" in Tudou, and is now the director of the operation department of Wanhe Tianyi.

Unexpectedly, after the problem arose, he found a second spring with Yi Xiaoxing.

He now looks very happy and energetic. When Yi Xiaoxing asked him whether he should consult Cheng Xi about the script, he was against it.

Now it seems that his opinion is correct, and coupled with the excellent operation of "Report to the Boss", the people of Wanhe Tianyi have more trust in him.

"Hello, Producer Cheng. I heard that your new drama on Sohu has finished filming. When will it premiere?"

At this time, Bai Zhongchun walked up to Cheng Xi and asked with concern.

"It hasn't been decided yet, maybe in the near future."

Cheng Xi hadn't decided on a specific day.

"Um, I wonder if Producer Cheng has watched our Wanhe Tianyi's new drama "Report to the Boss" recently?"

"Well, I've been busy lately. I'll make up for it later."

Sometimes Cheng Xi is not willing to lie because it requires energy and Cheng Xi is too lazy to deal with it.

"Excuse me, I'm going to go find a friend."

After Cheng Xi finished speaking, he walked past Bai Zhongchun.

Bai Zhongchun looked at Cheng Xi's back as he left, and something seemed to flicker in his eyes.

Originally, the questions he just asked were intended to show off a little and make Cheng Xi regret it.

I didn't expect that the other person would not respond at all. This was basically a disregard for me and the meaning of "Report to the Boss".

This made him unbearable.

Of course, the main reason why he was kicked out by Tu Dou so embarrassingly was that he felt it was all due to Cheng Xi, not his own vision.

Although he seems to be the director of Wanhe Tianyi now, it is a small company after all. After all these years, this is the only drama that allows him to finally stand out.

Cheng Xi ignored him completely, which made him hold back his anger. Have you forgotten how you came to beg me before?

In the past, Tudou might find him in several dramas a day, but now he feels very uncomfortable without the power in his hands.

What's more, it was even more difficult for him to accept that as a director he did not even have any shares in Wanhe Tianyi.

As the boss, Yi Xiaoxing took 55%, gave 20% to Cheng Xi, 10% to Bai Ke, 5% to Zhang Benyu and Liu Xunzimo, and reserved 10% for bonus options.

It’s because I came late, so even if I want to give shares, I can’t.

If Cheng Xi could withdraw, or let some of his money out, wouldn’t he have it?

As for who is more important between me and Cheng Xi, isn’t it obvious now that “Report to the Boss” is so popular?

At the dinner table, three tables of guests raised their glasses together to celebrate at the suggestion of Mr. Lu and Yi Xiaoxing.

The photographer also captured this harmonious scene.

After the two hosts said a few polite words, the banquet entered free mode.

Everyone chatted enthusiastically for a while, and suddenly Bai Zhongchun asked Cheng Xi:
"Producer Cheng, what do you think of our filming of 'Report to the Boss'? Could you give us some advice? After all, your screenwriting skills are professional."

Everyone was looking for someone to toast each other, when they suddenly heard Bai Zhongchun ask this question, and he was asking Cheng Xi.

Everyone is experiencing the meaning of this. Is it intentional or unintentional?

Of course Cheng Xi knew that Bai Zhongchun did it on purpose. He wanted to sow discord in the hearts of Yi Xiaoxing and the others.

Because I have just made it clear that I haven't seen it yet, so of course I can't give any opinions now. If I say some polite words, Bai Zhongchun will definitely be prepared for follow-up questions, otherwise he won't open his mouth.

And because Bai Ke was not the protagonist in "Report to the Boss", I didn't pay much attention to it. I had watched one or two episodes in my previous life and basically forgot about it.

Compared with "Wan Wan", it does lack many memorable points.

This time, it was able to rise faster than "Wan Wan". In Cheng Xi's opinion, it was entirely due to the publicity and the brand name of "Wan Wan".

When Mr. Lu and Yi Xiaoxing heard Bai Zhongchun ask this, they felt a little strange but didn't think much about it.

Maybe he really wanted to take this opportunity to ask Cheng Xi's opinion, which is normal.

Cheng Xi took in everyone's expressions, especially the unconcealed smugness in Bai Zhongchun's eyes, and slowly said:
"Boss Bai, didn't you just ask me? I haven't read 'Report to the Boss' because I've been too busy, so I can't offer any advice."

"But why do you have to ask in front of everyone when you know the answer?"

When Bai Zhongchun heard Cheng Xi say it so bluntly, his expression froze for a moment, as if he suddenly remembered something:
"Oh, that's what Producer Cheng just meant. Maybe I misheard. I'm so sorry."

But Bai Zhongchun felt that no matter what, since he had removed the thorn, his goal had been achieved.

After all, looking at the expressions of Yi Xiaoxing and Bai Ke now, it is not a good look.

He was such a close partner before and also a major shareholder of the company, but he turned a blind eye to the dramas produced by his own company. Even most of the unrelated people had watched it, but he didn't.

Even Lu Fanxi and Gao Chunyang were a little surprised.

At this time, the atmosphere was very awkward, and only Reba stood up and spoke:

"Cheng Xi has been really busy lately. He's been running around a lot, opening his studio, releasing new dramas and songs, and rarely comes back to the academy, so everyone please understand."

When Lu Fanxi heard Reba say this, he also came out to smooth things over.

But Bai Zhongchun suddenly spoke again:

"I heard that Producer Cheng wants to air his new drama in the same time slot as 'Report to the Boss'. Is that true?"

Yi Xiaoxing and Bai Ke's expressions, which had eased a little, turned ugly again.

When Cheng Xi saw Reba defending him, he felt warm in his heart and asked her to sit down first.

He knew that Bai Zhongchun would further ask about the reason for the broadcast time. If he answered yes, Yi Xiaoxing and the others would definitely misunderstand, or at least not understand, not to mention that he had already been stabbed in the back.

If the answer is no, it seems like you are obviously afraid of him, afraid of "Report to the Boss".

Cheng Xi snorted softly, with a smile on his face, and then said to Bai Zhongchun:

"Bai Zhongchun, right? Let me tell you this, we ourselves don't know when the new drama will be aired. But since you really want our dramas to be aired at the same time slot, then fine, I'll satisfy you."

Then Cheng Xi took out his phone and called Mr. Zeng from Sohu in front of everyone:
"Mr. Zeng, don't worry about the broadcast time of our drama. Let's schedule it to be broadcast at the same time as 'Report to the Boss'."

After saying this, he hung up the phone and said to the guests and Yi Xiaoxing:

"Director Yi, Bai Ke, have you noticed? Mr. Bai is trying to take advantage of me. I wanted to congratulate him, but he keeps pushing me. This is the only way to go. I'm leaving now."

Reba and Gao Chunyang also stood up and followed Cheng Xi out of the hotel.

Despite Lu Fanxi and Yi Xiaoxing's repeated attempts to keep him, Cheng Xi simply said it was none of their business.

I didn't want to make a fuss about this Mr. Bai for your sake, but what I represent now is not just an individual, but our entire studio, and even the brand that I will rely on for my future survival.

If you want to gain a foothold, you can't be soft.

After hearing what Cheng Xi said, Senior Brother Lu and Yi Xiaoxing were completely at a loss. They said they would go back and have a good talk with Bai Zhongchun about this matter.

What he did was wrong, we all saw it.

Is it just that I did something wrong? Aren’t you too biased?

When Bai Zhongchun saw this scene, he smiled and thought to himself with great satisfaction:

As expected, he is still a young man, without any self-control, and he won't even give in. He gets angry when I get angry.

Too tender.

I want to see how your new drama will fail. It’s in the same time slot as us. You’re crazy now, but I’ll see how you cry later!
(End of this chapter)