Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 19 Ning Hao: It smells so good!
"I believe we will be like in a fairy tale
Happiness and happiness are the ending
oh.
Write together
Our

ending
Thanks! "

After the song was finished, the camera cut away and the audience erupted in warm cheers. Lu Jiang also completed his first real TV show appearance.

Li Chao clapped his hands: "He has a steady stage presence and is so handsome. The ratings will definitely go up after this broadcast. I'm sure he'll get a lot of female fans."

Lu Jiang admitted that Typhoon was steady and handsome.

These days’ commercial performances are not in vain, every time I do it, I am honing my on-stage skills.

It is very important for future concerts or large-scale shows.

But a surge in ratings?

Lu Jiang laughed: "Come on, it's only 7 minutes in total, and apart from singing, there's not much talking. There's almost no show effect. How can the ratings be so high?"

"At least it's on TV." Li Chao smiled awkwardly.

"That's true."

This time it is the "Music Television" program on Beijing TV.

Lu Jiang shared his creative story and sang live, stabilizing his popularity and value.

Although the show is small, it is a big step forward in Lu Jiang's star career.

Whether or not a singer has appeared on TV will greatly affect his or her value.

The reason why Lu Jiang's net worth briefly reached the top ranks was because his MV was shown on TV and received a lot of exposure, otherwise not many people would know that he sang the song.

This is similar to how an actor becomes famous by starring in a TV series.

But there is still a difference between the meaning of MVs and real-life TV shows.

The net worth of an ordinary actor who has appeared on variety shows and an ordinary actor who disappears except for filming is naturally different.

Therefore, whenever there is an opportunity, artists will definitely show up.

Lu Jiang had appeared on TV earlier, and it was on CCTV's flood relief gala.

But that time we were singing with fifty or sixty people, and the camera just passed by, so you couldn't notice it unless you looked carefully.

The most important thing is that the opportunity was gained thanks to Li Chao's stepfather, and it was not really based on fame.

Originally, Lu Jiang thought that since "Fairy Tale" was so popular, there would definitely be no shortage of invitations to variety shows from some TV stations.

But the reality is cruel.

There is no way around it. These days, the resources of TV platforms are basically divided up by major record companies and artists from various official organizations.

Only top mainland celebrities or stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan can break this shackle and enter the venue by relying on their fame and regional aura.

Most mainland artists can only watch others eat meat with envy, but they can't even get a sip of soup.

Of course, Li Chao could also continue to shamelessly ask his stepfather to organize an event and introduce some resources.

But a stepfather is still a stepfather after all, and he also has to consider human feelings and interests.

After having dinner with his stepfather, Lu Jiang actually already knew that the last time he borrowed his resources to allow Lu Jiang to appear on "China Music Television 60 Minutes" was because of Li Chao's mother's face.

Later, "Fairy Tale" became popular, and it also gave his stepfather some real relief.

The flood relief gala is our reward.

So the deal is actually closed.

Li Chao could have lowered his head again, but Lu Jiang didn't let him.

If you can get it on your own, don't waste this favor. It's better to use it at a critical moment in the future.

Look, now we can quickly turn the situation around by relying on ourselves.

After signing with Warner UFO, with the support of a big platform, he quickly broke free from the shackles.

Today I made my debut on a TV show. Although the show was small, it can be considered as my official entry into the TV platform.

It is not inconceivable that a new album will be released, and he will appear on popular variety shows or even the Spring Festival Gala.

The next day, Lu Jiang officially started recording the MV for his new album.

Several MV scripts for this new album have been shown to the director of the directing department and have received high recognition.

It’s a pity that this is a commercial activity and I can’t get the equipment for free.

However, the department head also helped to make connections and borrowed a full set of equipment for Lu Jiang from the Beijing Film Studio. The rent was not a problem either, as Warner UFO would pay for it, as it was written in the contract.

All the equipment is ready, the songs have been recorded, and it’s time to start recording.

Among the songs this time, I only prepared to shoot MVs for three of them with all my heart.

"It's a pity there is no if", "Maple" and "Let Tears Turn into Love Rain".

These three are plot-based, among which "It's a pity there are no ifs" is filmed last and has the highest budget.

"Absolutely Infatuated", "Cold to the End", "Twilight" and "Jiangnan" are all stream-of-consciousness films shot according to the original versions.

As for "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong", after careful consideration, Lu Jiang decided to put the album aside because, on the one hand, the overall quality of this song was not as good as the above ones before he completed the satisfactory lyrics.

On the other hand, Lu Jiang remembered that this song was a duet between a man and a woman, and he wanted to restore it as much as possible, but it was not easy to find a duet, so he simply put down the album and worked on it slowly.

There are 7 songs in total. It’s October now, so I’ll shoot “Maple” first.

The work that needs to be done before filming begins is to form a team, choose a location, and select the cast.

The first two have been taken care of. Although the young assistant Zhang Jingchu is very utilitarian, he is efficient in his work.

"These are all resumes from people who volunteered. Lu Jiang, please choose one."

Zhang Jingchu pointed to a large cardboard box on the table and said.

"Why so many?"

Lu Jiang took a rough look and found that there were hundreds of copies.

"The news that you're looking for students to shoot a music video has now spread not only to the Central Academy of Drama, but also to the Beijing Film Academy and other art theaters in Beijing."

Zhang Jingchu explained with a smile, taking out the sorted rewards from the box and said, "There are resumes from acting majors, graduated actors, and even those from behind-the-scenes staff. Everyone is eyeing you."

"So positive. Oh, this reminds me of someone from last semester."

Lu Jiang looked at Zhang Jingchu with a smile, and Zhang Jingchu generously admitted her mistake, "I was too arrogant at the beginning. I apologize to you, okay?"

Putting aside stereotypes, although 18-year-old Zhang Jingchu's appearance has not reached its peak, she is still considered a great beauty.

But how can the treasure chest above her head fall?

Now she's been made my assistant, and we can talk about anything, isn't that enough?
Could it be that they really had to get intimate for a while? Lu Jiang withdrew his gaze and began to look through the resumes of the people behind the scenes.

"Aren't you going to find actors first?" Zhang Jingchu asked curiously.

"The actors for Maple have been decided."

"Really? Who is it? Is it from our school?"

"Yes, it's Zhang Jing from Class 97 of the Directing Department at the junior college. You can contact her."

Lu Jiang said without raising his head.

After hearing this, Zhang Jingchu's eyes were blank for a moment: "Really?"

"Don't forget it."

Zhang Jingchu hugged him on the spot, smiling with her signature dimples: "Why are you so annoying!"

Hey!
Start with zero frame!

No wonder those directors couldn’t handle it.

Unfortunately, the box still didn't fall.

"Don't be too happy too soon. If your acting isn't up to par, I'll still replace you!"

"Just wait and see, I won't give you a chance to change people!"

"Can you let go now?"

"What's wrong with a hug? You're so stingy."

Zhang Jingchu generously let go, and then quickly returned to the role of assistant, helping to screen the resumes of behind-the-scenes staff.

Lu Jiang continued to worry that the treasure chest still hadn't dropped.

But his attention was soon diverted by a resume.

Wow, he actually voted too?

Lu Jiang's lips curled up.

Since you have come to me, don’t even think about running away!
"Did you send my resume as well?"

A dormitory in the Art Department of Beijing Normal University.

Ning Hao, who had stayed up all night last night and had just woken up and was brushing his teeth, had a mouth full of toothpaste foam and looked at his roommate in surprise.

"Yeah, we've already sent all the ones from our dormitory, how could yours be left out?"

The youngest roommate's face was full of brotherly love.

When the news of Lu Jiang looking for students to form a team came out, everyone was eager to try even though Lu Jiang was just a small singer.

After all, as college students of Beijing Normal University, theoretically, we will have no connection with the entertainment industry in this life. Now that there is a rare opportunity, we must give it a try.

If you are really selected, you will gain more knowledge and experience.

Of course, everyone knows that this is basically unlikely.

But young people with passion don’t have so many concerns.

So the other roommate, Lao San, started to fantasize again: "What do you think, if I get selected, how much salary will I get?"

"It must be a lot. He has already signed with Warner. How can he be stingy about such a thing?" The second brother was very sure.

The youngest also began to fantasize: "Money is secondary. If the MV is as popular as "Fairy Tale", our future will be bright."

The three of them became excited again.

Ning Hao was very rational: "Don't dream, there are plenty of talented people in the Central Academy of Drama and the Beijing Film Academy. Will they look up to us?"

As he spoke, he spit out the toothpaste foam, and then said very stubbornly, "Even if I was chosen, I still wouldn't be willing to go!"

"What's the matter? You still look down on me?" asked the third brother.

"Do I have to be good enough to look up to him? Who does he think he is? He's just a singer. Good fellow, he filmed a crappy music video and actually notified all the art schools in Beijing. Even the Four Heavenly Kings don't have as much fanfare as him. I'm telling you, this kind of person is definitely not a good person. Anyway, whoever wants to go can go, I'm not going."

After hearing this, the three roommates all gave the boss a thumbs up and exclaimed that he was tough and was worthy of being the most gangster-like man in the entire Art Department of Beijing Normal University.

However, at this moment, the third roommate's cell phone rang.

The third brother is a rich second-generation. People in the dormitory usually borrow his mobile phone to make calls. This time, he also filled in his number when submitting his resume.

After the third brother answered the phone, he quickly handed it to Ning Hao: "It's a man looking for you."

"male?"

Ning Hao took the phone suspiciously, "Hello, who is this?"

"You are Ning Hao, right? I'm Lu Jiang. I've read your resume. Can you come to the Central Academy of Drama today?"

"Lu Jiang? You said you are Lu Jiang?!"

Ning Hao's brows suddenly twisted.

The other three roommates also immediately leaned over to listen.

"Yes, I'm Lu Jiang, the Lu Jiang who sang 'Fairy Tale'."

The voice on the phone was very nice and charming, and it didn't seem fake.

But Ning Hao laughed on the spot: "Don't make fun of me, buddy, you are Lu Jiang, and I am still Andy Lau."

This left Lu Jiang speechless. "Whether it's true or not, you can find out by coming to the Central Academy of Drama. Just go to the gate and tell the guard your phone number. I'll wait for you until 6 o'clock. No more waiting after that."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Ning Hao frowned and returned the phone to the third brother.

"Could it really be Lu Jiang?" the third brother asked immediately.

"It looks real to me." The second brother was eager to try.

"Boss, do you want to go?" The youngest looked at Ning Hao.

Ning Hao didn't say anything, picked up his coat and walked out.

The three people in the dormitory immediately started to tease: "Hey, aren't you unwilling to go?"

"Let's go for a walk, okay?"

Ning Hao disappeared without even turning his head.

Soon, laughter filled the dormitory.
(End of this chapter)