Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 95: Si Teng wraps up filming, new movie and 4000 million in revenue (6000-word long chapter)

At 6 PM, Jiangying Media

The reception room was filled with the aroma of tea.

Su Youpeng, holding his teacup, looked around and shook his head with a smile: "Jiang Ye, you're quite something, kid. It's only been a short time and you've already started a company? I knew you were no ordinary guy last year when you were a production assistant on my set."

Jiang Ye crossed his legs, looking utterly smug: "Brother Peng, this is called accumulating strength for a big breakthrough. If you had recruited me into the studio back then, wouldn't you be making a fortune now?"

Ou Hao laughed out loud and put his arm around Jiang Ye's shoulder: "Come on, this kid is just lucky. When they asked me to have a cameo role in 'Princess Promotion,' I thought he was going to flop, but who knew it would be a hit."

Ma Sichun, sitting next to Ou Hao, gently patted him upon hearing this: "Stop it, Jiang Ye is talented, okay?"

After saying that, he winked at Jiang Ye, "Right, Director Jiang?"

Jiang Ye immediately cupped his hands in greeting: "My sister Chun has such good taste!"

Holding a glass of juice, Guan Xiaotong curiously interjected, "Hey, Brother Jiang Ye, what's your next project? Have you considered casting me?"

“Sure,” Jiang Ye laughed, “as long as our little big star doesn’t mind my low budget.”

"Come on," Ou Hao interrupted, "His mind is full of..."

Suddenly pinched by Ma Sichun, he immediately shut up, but his eyes drifted towards Chen Duling.

Chen Duling was sitting quietly in the corner, sipping her tea from her cup, when she was suddenly called upon, and the tips of her ears turned red instantly.

Su Youpeng, always eager for drama, deliberately dragged out his words: "Oh, so that's why some people kept hanging around the female lead back in the film crew. It turns out it was all premeditated!"

Jiang Ye, thick-skinned and self-righteous, said, "Director Su, you're wrong. I was just concerned about the actors' condition; that's professionalism!"

"Professional?" Su Youpeng raised an eyebrow. "Then why don't you give Xiaotong some acting advice?"

Ou Hao chimed in, "Exactly! And 'dudu,' shouldn't we adjust the emotions in this scene again..."

Chen Duling's face turned completely red, and she lowered her head, pretending to adjust her skirt.

Seeing this, Jiang Ye deliberately leaned closer and said, "Dudu, they're bullying me."

"You...you deserve it," Chen Duling said softly, but couldn't help laughing.

Everyone laughed.

Ma Sichun glanced at the time: "Director Su, it's about time, we should go to the Kempinski."

They just finished attending the opening ceremony and will be attending the opening reception for the Search Arc Night shortly.

The main reason was that the opening ceremony was held right in front of Jiangye Company, and Su Youpeng was quite curious about how his little brother was doing, so he brought the crew over for a stroll.

Su Youpeng stood up and patted Jiang Ye on the shoulder: "The premiere is on the 24th. Come if you're free."

“Absolutely,” Jiang Ye joked. “I’m looking forward to seeing how beautiful Sister Dudu is on the big screen.”

Chen Duling glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, but was stopped by Jiang Ye as she walked out the door.

Jiang Ye led her to the corner of the corridor.

"Dudu, I have to rush back to Suzhou tonight. There are still a few scenes to film on set."

Jiang Ye's voice was unusually serious.

Chen Duling widened her eyes slightly: "Didn't you say you were going to participate in the forum?"

"The forum is in the last two days, I'll come over then." Jiang Ye looked at her earnestly, "There's something I want to tell you."

He paused, organizing his thoughts, and said, "I think you should go back and discuss it with your parents. If you really want to enter the entertainment industry, the release of 'The Left Ear' will be when your commercial value and fame are at their peak."

Chen Duling unconsciously twisted her fingers; this was the first time he had talked to her so seriously about career planning.

"I suggest you take advantage of this momentum and make one or two more films to solidify your position."

Jiang Ye continued, "Don't waste these two years. The entertainment industry changes too quickly; it would be a real shame to take a two-year break."

“But I still have to study…” Chen Duling retorted softly, but her voice lacked confidence.

Jiang Ye chuckled lightly: "That won't affect anything. You have winter and summer vacations, so you can take leave."

He reached out and gently brushed a stray hair from her ear. "I know a few reliable film crews whose schedules can fit your availability."

Chen Duling felt her cheeks burning and subconsciously took half a step back: "I...I understand. I'll consider it."

From afar came Ou Hao's shout: "Du Ling! It's time to go!"

"Go ahead." Jiang Ye released his hand, reverting to his carefree demeanor. "Remember to miss me."

"Who wants you!" Chen Duling blushed and turned to run away, but couldn't help looking back at the corner.

Jiang Ye remained standing there, making a phone call gesture at her.

Looking at Jiang Ye, who was becoming more and more mature, Chen Duling suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

Perhaps we should really listen to his advice?

It wasn't entirely for the sake of his acting career.

This guy is just moving too fast in the entertainment industry, like he's being pushed forward by the wind.

She suddenly felt a little panicked, afraid that if she really finished her studies step by step, when she stepped back in a few years later, he would be standing in a place that was out of reach, and the distance between them would not be just the distance of the corridor at this moment.

……

Suzhou, the crew of the TV series "Si Teng"

"Final shot, Action!"

On the monitor, the male protagonist, Li Xian, stands in the dawn light, his back view lonely yet resolute.

In the distance, layered mountains rise, and the halo of the rising sun paints the sky red.

He slowly turned around, his eyes filled with a calm that came from experiencing the vicissitudes of life, while a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

"Cut!"

Jiang Ye stood up from the director's chair, took a deep breath, and smiled: "Filming wrapped!"

Filming wrapped!!!

The entire crew erupted in cheers.

The stagehand threw his hat into the air, the lighting technician excitedly hugged the photographer, and the makeup artists screamed and huddled together.

The actors high-fived and hugged each other, and several extras happily took out their phones to take selfies.

"Long live General Jiang!"

Someone shouted something first, and then the whole set started to cheer.

"Awesome, Director Jiang! Our progress is incredibly fast!"

"Two months! It was all filmed in just two months! Other crews are still working on it for three months!"

Jiang Ye stood in the center of the crowd, smiling and waving: "Thank you all for your hard work these past few days."

His voice wasn't loud, but it gradually quieted the room. "I know how demanding our crew's work is. We're the first to start and the last to finish every day, sometimes working for over thirty hours straight..."

This mainly stems from his work habit of shooting short dramas; at his fastest, he could finish shooting a short drama in 3 days.

Besides, he's got a cheat code; he already has the footage in his head, so he doesn't need to keep trying.

Some shots can be copied directly.

He managed to finish the three-month shooting schedule in just two months, and even took time to visit London and Beijing in between.

He perfectly embodied the word "fast".

He wouldn't dare say it's the best film among the new generation of directors, but it's definitely the fastest.

Jiang Ye paused, looking around at each tired yet excited face: "But you've never complained, never let us down. The fact that this film was completed ahead of schedule is the result of everyone's hard work."

Assistant director Mao De Shu chimed in from the side: "Director Jiang himself also worked very hard, and he basically didn't sleep for the last few days."

"So..." Jiang Ye raised his voice, "the finance department has already prepared red envelopes over there, and everyone will get one!"

"Wow!!!"

"Long live the boss!"

Director Jiang, I love you!

The scene erupted in chaos once again.

The staff cheered and surged toward the finance department, while several young stagehands jumped for joy.

"Director Cat will treat everyone to a nice meal tonight!" Jiang Ye patted Cat Tree on the shoulder. "Choose any place you like, drink as much as you want, it'll be on the crew's tab!"

"Boss, aren't you coming with us?" Bai Lu asked reluctantly.

Jiang Ye glanced at his watch and smiled helplessly: "I have to rush back to Yanjing in the middle of the night. There's a forum there to attend tomorrow."

He turned to the cat tree, "I'll leave this to you. Don't let them drink too much; there's still some finishing work to do tomorrow."

"Don't worry, President Jiang!" Cat Tree patted his chest to assure everyone, then turned and shouted to the crowd, "Did you hear that? The boss said everyone can drink as much as they want!"

"yeah!!"

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Jiang Ye quietly retreated to the side.

The setting sun cast a long shadow of him, and as he watched the cheering figures, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

The production team started planning last year and spent several months filming before finally completing the project.

We're finally about to see the rewards!
……

The next day

中国电影博物馆

Exploring the Beauty of Film Summit Forum
Jiang Ye rushed back to Yanjing and worked so hard to participate in this forum, but it was actually for one person, a woman!
As dusk settled and the crowd dispersed from the forum, Jiang Ye strode through the corridor, his gaze fixed on the slender figure ahead.

Han Jianu wore a simple navy blue shirt with black straight-leg pants, her shoulder-length short hair was neatly tucked behind her ears, and she wore thin-rimmed glasses on her nose. She exuded a scholarly and capable air.

She was looking down as she organized the documents in her hands, and the silver bracelet on her wrist swayed gently with the movement.

She had only recently graduated with a master's degree in directing from the Beijing Film Academy, still carrying the scholarly air of a campus student, yet she had already hidden a thunderbolt in the script.

Jiang Ye stepped forward and called out with a smile, "Senior Sister."

Han Jianu looked up, scrutinizing the young man who had suddenly appeared: "Who are you...?"

“Jiang Ye.” He bowed slightly. “I’m a junior disciple under Teacher Tian. I just enrolled the year you graduated.” “Oh! Junior Brother Jiang? It’s you!” Han Jianu stood up abruptly, a smile appearing on her face. “I’ve heard the teacher praise you! Are you here for the forum too?”

This is the advantage of being from an academic background. Han Jianu was Tian Zhuangzhuang's student, and addressing him as "senior sister" quickly bridged the gap between them.

They could also be considered to have come from the same school.

"I came here specifically for you." Jiang Ye didn't beat around the bush. "I just started a film and television company and I'd like to invite my senior sister to be the head of the screenwriting department."

Han Jianu paused, her glasses slipping down to the tip of her nose: "Me? But I'm still a newbie, I just graduated not long ago..."

"What's wrong with being a newcomer? I heard from my teacher that after watching the Lu Yong case on 'Today's Talk' in February, you immediately started writing a script called 'The Road to Life'?"

Han Jianu's fingers tightened around the notebook, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She had just finished the first draft of the script and had hardly told anyone except her mentor.

“I’ve talked to the teacher about this story,” Jiang Ye said, his tone becoming more serious. “I think this script by my senior sister is the story that should be filmed right now.”

“Senior, your script has a sharp insight into reality and a warmth towards people, which is exactly what we lack. Come to my company, and we'll work on this script together. I'll take care of the money, the team, and the resources. You just need to write the story thoroughly.”

She paused for a moment, then said, "So...you'll direct it yourself?"

“No,” Jiang Ye smiled, “I have someone more suitable in mind. Your classmate, Senior Brother Wen Muye.”

Han Jianu's eyes lit up.

"You've probably seen his short film 'Requiem,' right?" Jiang Ye leaned forward. "His camera stays close to reality, yet he manages to capture the suffering of ordinary people with a poetic touch. That kind of effortless, tearful smile is a perfect match for your script. Senior, how about we invite him out for dinner tonight? The three of us can have a good chat."

"You also think Muye is suitable?" Han Jianu's voice couldn't hide her surprise. She and Wen Muye were classmates at the Beijing Film Academy for three years and understood each other's obsession with the genre of realistic themes the most. "He is very meticulous when he shoots. He can spend an entire afternoon working on a single shot, but the result... no one understands the spirit of this kind of story better than him."

"Then, senior sister, you call your senior brother, and I'll arrange a place!"

"it is good!"

The film "The Road to Life" was later renamed "I Am Not a Medicine God".

Han Jianu wrote the script in February 2015.

In 2016, Bad Monkey Pictures launched the Bad Monkey 72 Transformations movie project.

Initiated by Ning Hao, this initiative aims to support young directors by providing full-process support from script development to production and distribution.

Wen Muye was selected by Ning Hao based on his previous experience in the short film field, such as "Stone" and "BATTLE", as well as his keen control over realistic themes.

The project "Han Jia Nu" is also listed in the plan, with Wen Mu Ye designated as the director, which is partly due to the recommendation of screenwriter Han Jia Nu.

As for why Jiang Ye insisted on inviting Han Jianu to join the company and become the head of the editorial department, it's because without Han Jianu, this movie might not have been made.

Because the film contains sensitive content such as pharmaceutical regulation and judicial procedures, these scenes could not be preserved without a certain connection.

But Han Jianu has this ability because her father is Han Sanping!
The former chairman of China Film Group, although he retired in 14, still works at China Film Group as a director.

……

Jiangye's dinner was arranged at a small restaurant at the entrance of the alley.

The restaurant has no fancy decorations. Several photos of old Beijing hutongs hang on the walls, and the wooden tables and chairs are polished to a shine. The air is filled with the aroma of fried noodles and hot pot. Diners at the next table are chatting in Beijing dialect, and the lively atmosphere mingles with the evening breeze.

There's only one tunnel!
Han Jianu had just placed the printed copy of the script for "The Road of Life" on the table when Wen Muye pushed open the door and came in.

He spotted the two people in the corner at a glance, and waved with a smile: "Jia Nu, and this is... Junior Brother Jiang Ye?"

Jiang Ye immediately stood up to greet him, "Senior Brother Wen, we've been waiting for you! Please have a seat."

Wen Muye sat down at the table, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Ye with a hint of curiosity: "Jia Nu told me you specially organized this gathering, what new project are you talking about?"

"To be honest, I heard that my senior sister had a script called 'The Road of Life'. I asked my teacher to inquire about it a while ago, and just hearing the synopsis made me think that the story was so exciting."

"The struggles in reality and the warmth of ordinary people hit the nail on the head."

He paused, then looked at Wen Muye: "I know that you've been making short films with realistic themes for the past few years. I really admire the way you keep your shots so grounded. This script is about the human relationships and legal principles behind generic drugs. The more I think about it, the more I realize that no one understands how to make this kind of story that makes you laugh while feeling pain better than you."

"I just started a film and television company. It may not be very famous, but I'm familiar with the distribution channels of Guangxian and Wanda. I'll handle all the miscellaneous tasks, from early-stage financing to later-stage publicity and distribution. My senior sister will be responsible for polishing the script to make it more solid, and my senior brother will focus on the creation. The three of us, senior sister and brother, will work together to bring this story to life from the paper. Do you think this can be done?"

……

The conversation at dinner went exceptionally smoothly.

For a fledgling director like Wen Muye, having the opportunity to direct a film like "The Road to Life," which combines social depth and emotional tension, is an opportunity he could only dream of. The anticipation in his eyes was almost impossible to hide.

After Jiang Ye's repeated and sincere invitations, Han Jianu relented and agreed to collaborate with Jiang Ye as an independent screenwriter, only registering her name on his company's website.

After all, she had only recently graduated and was in a period of uncertainty regarding her career choices. Her junior's invitation was both reliable and friendly, so it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.

But with resources like that, she'll definitely find a way to start her own company in the future!
What truly convinced her to take the credit was another script, "The Storm," which Jiang Ye handed her.

The story is excellent!
Jiang Ye not only entrusted her with the entire task of revising and polishing the drama, but also generously gave up the right to be credited.

Jiang Ye reserved an investment share for her in both of these works.

A movie and a TV series have become the company's core projects for the next three years.

Of course, we won't start filming now. These two dramas won't be completed in just a few years.

The film "Dying to Survive" took three years from discovering the original story to finalizing the script. During that time, they conducted hundreds of interviews with people in the pharmaceutical industry and legal experts, and repeatedly adjusted the moral stance of the drug dealer character before finally passing the review.

During the preparation stage of the TV series "In the Name of the People", it was rejected by many investors due to the sensitive subject matter. Director Zhou Meisen spent two years running around with the script before finally finding an investor willing to take the risk. During filming, the script was changed many times due to its involvement in details of officialdom. These unseen aspects are the most challenging aspects of realistic dramas.

Jiang Ye can't film now, but he'll definitely get his hands on this kind of hit film if he gets the chance.

……

In the days that followed, "Sito" entered the tedious post-production stage.

Jiang Ye remained busy, not only negotiating the revenue sharing ratio with the platform for the drama, but also discussing the follow-up matters of "Princess Promotion".

The premiere of this drama garnered nearly 1500 million views, and the platform has already paid for it.

But this income is just the beginning!
Every few months thereafter, Jiang Ye's company received a sum of money.

Because the broadcast period of a TV series is very long, the initial and final effects usually last for about three years.

However, there are also some remarkable examples, such as "Empresses in the Palace." Even though the boss of LeEco ran away, the employees still lived very comfortably thanks to this drama.

As for why this show didn't make much money back then?

It's because Jiang Ye didn't sell the copyright for a fee!

For example, Huanrui Century sold its exclusive online rights to "The Lost Tomb 3" to iQiyi for 2.88 million yuan.

Based on a 12-episode format, the price per episode was as high as 2400 million yuan, breaking the record for the copyright price of a single episode of a web series at that time.

It wasn't that Jiang Ye didn't want to sell, but he had no fame at the time and couldn't sell many, so he was talking about a profit-sharing ratio.

This has one advantage: after the 6-month exclusive run ends, Jiang Ye's drama can be sold to other platforms.

Because the copyright is still in his hands.

This drama has garnered 28 billion views, bringing in over 300 million new members for Tencent during its initial broadcast, with long-tail viewership consistently exceeding 2000 million per day.

This data became his basis for negotiation.

Jiang Ye ultimately chose the platform-specific authorization model.

The rights granted to iQiyi were non-exclusive online streaming rights, with a one-time copyright fee of 800 million yuan and a streaming period of 2 years.

Youku's offer is a "minimum guarantee + revenue sharing" model, with a minimum guarantee of 5 million yuan. If the number of views exceeds 500 million, the excess will be shared at an additional 15%.

The bids from these two platforms aren't outrageous, considering it's a second round of broadcasting, but they're reliable.

iQiyi was drawn to the series' lighthearted comedic nature, which would fill its historical romance segment.

Youku, on the other hand, wants to use it to drive traffic during prime weekend hours and gamble on long-tail popularity.

These two transactions alone brought in 1300 million.

He also sold the Southeast Asian broadcasting rights of "Princess Promotion" to the streaming platform Viu through a film and television copyright agency for a licensing fee of 200 million yuan and a broadcasting period of 3 years.

The audience there is very receptive to Chinese period dramas. Although the prices are not top-tier, the production costs are almost zero, so they make a pure profit from the price difference.

There are also derivative benefits.

The "Princess's Hairpin" and "Ancient Style Tea Set" featured in the drama became best-selling items on e-commerce platforms. Jiangye Company signed IP licensing agreements with three Hanfu brands, taking an 8% cut of sales. In the first month alone, they received 50 yuan in commission.

With just these earnings, he has already made nearly 3000 million yuan from this drama!

He still holds the copyright to the drama "Si Teng", the investment in "Love O2O", and contracts with several artists.

Let's leave Li Xian and Zhang Songwen aside for now...

Bai Lu currently has very low commercial value, and Jiang Ye really wants to put her into "Running Man," but this requires slowly working on it and building relationships.

At present, the hope is slim...

Currently, Meng Ziyi's commercial value is the most important factor.

Meng Ziyi's appearance fee for participating in the second season of "Divas Hit the Road" was 200 million yuan!
At the same time, the company also helped her secure three endorsements: L'Oréal, Häagen-Dazs, and Lenovo.

L'Oréal's offer is 800 million RMB for two years, Häagen-Dazs's is 500 million RMB for two years, and Lenovo's YOGA series brand ambassador offer is 600 million RMB for two years.
The fixed fees from these three endorsements combined brought her annual endorsement income to 950 million yuan in 2015.

Endorsement fees are settled annually...

After "Love O2O" airs, her commercial value will increase several times over.

That will be the time for her to make money!
他与孟子怡签订的是前三年7比3分成，后四年55，最后三年3比7！

She's definitely better than Li Xian. Sister Meng has a certain level of fame, and she's his woman.

But rules are definitely necessary in a company, and these resources were all secured for her by Jiang Ye.

He felt at ease earning this money.

Of course, if he earns more money in the future and buys her a house or something, that's a separate matter.

But it's very likely that Sister Meng bought it for him.

I don't know how, but I ended up living off Sister Meng!

He is also very helpless!
Sister Meng has earned him over 800 million yuan so far.

In other words, the company recently received nearly 4000 million yuan.

He wasn't in a hurry to repay the loan; he wanted to invest the 4000 million in other businesses.

After all, he was reborn!

(PS: Guys, I'll make up for the 2000 words I owe tomorrow. I had some things to do today, sorry!)
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