Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 84

"This classmate, what is your name?"

"Hello, teacher. My name is Li Yitong."

Although Li Yitong was surprised, she still responded.

She was actually a little nervous in her heart, because she was very familiar with Teacher Zuibai.

In the past, when she was unhappy with her dance practice, she would watch "Never Expected" and "Diaosi Man" to relieve herself from the pressure.

This time, when she heard that Teacher Jin was going to take a few students to rehearse Teacher Zuibai's dance, she took the initiative to sign up.

Although she was also in the Department of Ethnic Dance, Teacher Jin was not her direct instructor, she had only taken her class.

Therefore, she still felt inexplicably nervous when Cheng Xi suddenly asked her name.

As for Cheng Xi, he actually knew who this person was a long time ago, and he had been paying attention to Li Yitong for a long time.

Who doesn’t know Meng Yu in “Kuang Bi”, An Xin’s childhood sweetheart?

Cheng Xi still clearly remembers that he was locked up at home because of the epidemic at that time.

In addition to arranging the live broadcast every day, the greatest pleasure is to stay at home and watch Brother Qiang in "Kuang Biu" eat fish.

The bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish. It's really exciting.

But speaking honestly, Cheng Xi felt that his elder sister-in-law and the girl Gao Qilan with glasses had more feminine charm.

One is spicy and energetic, and the other wears glasses.

Gee
If we can be together.
Cheng Xi, Cheng Xi, everyone is looking at you now, what are you thinking about?
What a load of crap in your brain!
Of course, maybe it’s because the characters are positioned differently, so the angles of excellence are different.

In terms of appearance, Li Yitong is obviously the best in the play.

"Li Yitong, right? Now you will be the lead dancer, replacing Zhang Tianai."

Li Yitong didn't seem to understand the situation. She looked at Zhang Tianai and then at Cheng Xi.

I want to speak but I don’t know what to say.

Finally, it was Teacher Jin who took over the conversation and said:
"Yitong is indeed a good dancer. Just follow Mr. Zuibai's instructions and take on the lead dance role first."

This is Cheng Xi's dance. Teacher Jin is only responsible for guidance and production.

Of course, everyone's decision-making power lies with Cheng Xi.

So Cheng Xi gave Li Yitong the second customized red dance dress to change into.

Fortunately, both of them are about 1.65 meters tall, so the clothes fit them well.

At this moment, Zhang Tianai saw Cheng Xi giving the clothes he wore for stage performances to Li Yitong to change into, and she suddenly felt uncomfortable.

It feels like something that belongs to me has been taken away by someone else.

but no matter.

Dance training continues
In this way, a few days passed and it was the weekend.

At this time, "Diaosi Men" has been broadcast to the eighth episode, and the total number of views has already reached 50 million.

It is basically the same as the record of "Wanwan" at that time.

The number of views of "Report to the Boss" further decreased after Mr. Zui Bai clarified the incident and Bai Zhongchun made a public apology.

It is no longer possible to compete with "Diaosi Nanren", let alone challenge the record of "Wanwan".

The public and the media also praise the powerful and criticize the weak.

At that time, he kept praising "Report to the Boss", but now that he sees its ratings have dropped significantly, he has started to find fault with him again.

In the end, those who praise and criticize are the same group of people who profit from traffic.

Because "Diaosi Men" was censored once, the later content was not as explosive as the previous one, which led to a slight drop in ratings.

But it has far surpassed the 20 million clicks that Sohu CEO Zeng had set for Cheng Xi.

Originally, Cheng Xi thought that Sohu would wait until "Diaosi Men" was finished broadcasting before settling a series of fees with him.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Zeng asked boss Zhang Chaoyang to settle the account with Zuibai Studio in advance before the New Year.

Here, Cheng Xi can only say one thing:
"Mr. Zeng is so generous!"

So after receiving the news at 10 a.m., Cheng Xi brought Li Wentao to Sohu headquarters again.

"Zuibai, you're welcome. I know Chinese New Year is a time when everyone needs money, so it's only natural for me to settle your bill. You've made a great contribution this time!"

After hearing Cheng Xi's thanks, Mr. Zeng said generously.

Cheng Xi also replied tactfully:

"Mr. Zeng is the most generous boss I've ever worked with. Next time I have a project, I'll definitely come to Mr. Zeng for help first."

When Mr. Zeng heard this, his face was full of smiles:

"There's no need for us to be so polite. Besides, you've been doing us a huge favor. For example, this time, not only did you make Sohu Video famous in front of our peers, but you also helped us discover so many outstanding talents!"

When Cheng Xi heard this, he and Mr. Zeng burst out laughing at the same time.

According to the previous contract, if the number of clicks on "Diaosi Nanren" exceeds 100 million within a month, the producer can receive a production fee of million.

Fifty percent of the advertising costs, plus the cost of the theme song, composition, lyrics and production, totaling 30.

Advertising costs started from the 4th episode, and two ads were accepted per episode.

The one in the middle is 100 million, and the one at the end is 70 each.

We have now aired up to the 8th episode, which means the advertising fees for 5 episodes will be settled first.

Considering that "Diaosi Men" has already been censored once, there is a risk of being banned in subsequent broadcasts.

Therefore, Cheng Xi could definitely understand that the advertising fees for the already aired ads should be settled first, and this was indeed the right thing to do.

So Cheng Xi received a total of 555 million before tax this time.

Because the contract was signed with Zuibai Studio, the studio was able to pay less tax, so in the end it made a net profit of more than 400 million.

Isn't this much easier than playing both the father and mother in "Wan Wan", where you had to invest all by yourself and solicit investments from everywhere to make around 200 million?
I was a little tired when I was writing the script in the early stage of this drama, but because of Mr. Zeng's arrangement next door, I am quite happy.

And he also directed it twice, and there was also Dongdong. He got the money and the people, and Cheng Xi felt comfortable. It was awesome!
If nothing unexpected happens in the future, Cheng Xi will be able to pocket the advertising fees for another 4 episodes, a total of more than 300 million.

In 2010, he earned more than 700 million in just a month. It is really easy to make money in the entertainment industry.

After the settlement, Cheng Xi certainly wouldn't be so tactless as to just leave.

Instead, everyone sat together happily, drank Mr. Zeng's good tea, and chatted about love and romance.

At this time, Dapeng and his old friend Secretary Hu also came in to chat.

For a while, the five grown men were chatting and happily praising each other's business.

Finally, Mr. Zeng invited Cheng Xi to stay and they all had lunch together.

There was plenty of Moutai, and they also invited several Sohu artists and the girls who starred in "Diaosi Men" to accompany them.

All of them have hot bodies. With good wine and beautiful women, Cheng Xi was well served.

Finally, everyone was reluctant to leave and said goodbye hand in hand.

"Wentao, please drive me back to the academy."

After Li Wentao followed Cheng Xi to complete the settlement this time, the studio's pre-New Year work was almost finished.

So after sending Cheng Xi back to the academy, Cheng Xi said:

"Wentao, thank you for your hard work during this period. Things at the studio are almost done, so you can just go home for the holiday. I wish you a happy new year in advance."

After saying that, Cheng Xi took out a big red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Li Wentao.

At first, Li Wentao refused to take it, but Cheng Xi said it was New Year's money for his eldest niece.

Li Wentao accepted it and expressed his gratitude immediately.

After returning to the college, I went straight back to the dormitory to take a nap because I had a few drinks.

What Cheng Xi didn't know at this time was that while he was sleeping, an uninvited guest came down to the dormitory building.

Downstairs of the Film Academy dormitory.

Liu Yan looked for a long time before she confirmed that this was the boys' dormitory Building No. 1 that Li Wentao mentioned.

So she put on her big sunglasses and walked in with her high heels.

"Hello, are you a teacher at the academy? Please go upstairs and register."

The dormitory manager is on winter vacation, but she is still guarding her post diligently and responsibly.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yan took off her sunglasses first, then smiled at the dormitory manager:
"Hello, sister. I'm not a teacher. I'm the aunt of Cheng Xi, who lives in dormitory 302. He didn't go home for the winter break, so his mother asked me to come check on him. I was worried that the cafeteria didn't have any good food, so I bought him some snacks."

"Oh, is that so? Then you should register as well. I know Cheng Xi from 302. He often leaves early and comes back late. You should talk to this kid. It's been so long during the winter vacation, and he's not even home yet. What is he doing at the academy?"

Although the dormitory manager is experienced, she still calls Liu Yan sister when she sees her fashionable and beautiful appearance.

I let her in without any doubt and was really easily fooled by Liu Yan's acting skills.

She is worthy of being the woman who has been directed by Director Cheng.

Cheng Xi was still asleep, dreaming that he was surrounded by a group of dancing girls.

And you are in the middle, you can choose whichever one you want.

For a moment, I didn’t know how to choose.

Just when he was half asleep, he felt as if someone was knocking on the door from outside.

Ok?
Now everyone in the class has gone back home for winter vacation.

The dormitory was empty.

There were only a few people left on this floor, and none of them were familiar with Cheng Xi.

Could it be the dormitory manager?
As the knocking continued, Cheng Xi had no choice but to get up and open the door.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the door opened with a click, a fragrant body pressed towards him.

He hugged me tightly and gave me a sweet kiss.

And she just skillfully turned her foot over and hooked the high heels to close the dormitory door.

Cheng Xi was still rubbing his eyes in a daze, and then he looked carefully.

Isn’t this the elder sister?

Why did you suddenly come to my dormitory?

He was so unsportsmanlike that he attacked me, an old comrade who had just woken up after drinking.

After a long time, the silk thread broke.

"What? It smells like alcohol. I was wondering why Li Wentao said you were sleeping in the dorm. Turns out you had a drink with Mr. Zeng at noon."

Humph, I haven’t even told you that you tasted my Moutai.

After chatting for a few sentences, Cheng Xi found out that Liu Yan was leaving Yanjing tomorrow and returning to her hometown Hengyang to celebrate the New Year.

A year ago, I said I really wanted to see him, but I couldn't get through to him on the phone in the afternoon, so I called Li Wentao.

I just found out that Cheng Xi was sleeping in the dormitory to sober up.

So there was a scene where she pretended to be Cheng Xi's aunt.

When Cheng Xi heard Liu Yan say this, he understood.

This person came to my dormitory to ask for guidance.

How bold!
"Sister Yan, is it because you really want to see me before the New Year, or do you really want to give in once?"

Cheng Xi asked mischievously.

"It's all the same, I want them all."

"Also, don't call me Sister Yan, it sounds strange. Just call me Sister when no one is around. Sister will give you something delicious."

So this cousin, oh, no, this sister.

In the middle of the conversation, Cheng Xi's phone rang.

I didn't want to answer it, but the phone kept ringing.

Cheng Xi saw that it was Reba calling and didn't want to answer.

She even turned around and winked at him in protest.

Helpless, Cheng Xi had no choice but to answer the phone.

"Brother, what took you so long to answer the phone? What time did you come to the practice room today?"

"Uh, maybe a little later."

"Brother, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Yes, I drank some wine with Mr. Zeng at noon, so I feel a little dizzy."

"Oh, brother, where are you now? Do you want me to come over and give you a head massage to relax you?"

Cheng Xi heard Reba calling him brother in a concerned tone.

But he is still playing games shamelessly.

Sadness and anger welled up in my heart.

So turn grief and anger into strength.

I told you not to answer calls from women while playing games.

When Cheng Xi thought of this, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

And Reba is still caring about her brother on the other side
What should I do? My brother is helpless too!
(End of this chapter)