Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 96 Si Teng's Film Screening

The time soon came to March 7th.

The Beijing Film Academy has already started its summer vacation, and the campus is much emptier than usual.

When the new students enroll in September, Jiang Ye will be a sophomore.

However, he didn't have high expectations for this year's freshmen; apart from Wu Lei and Li Mingde, there weren't any particularly famous faces...

We have to wait another year...

One of the guys who left a slightly deeper impression on him was Li Mingde.

He's quite a talented person, to be honest.

Back then, he single-handedly confronted capital, fiercely criticized the production team for unfairness, publicly clashed with Ma Tianyu, and even went live to express his grievances, earning the empathy of netizens and gaining widespread public support.

But afterwards, after a night of drinking, he lost control of his emotions and smashed someone else's car.

The key issue is that you have to pay compensation for the damage. He sincerely apologized at the police station, but when he saw the compensation list for over 10 yuan the next day, he changed his mind and even blocked the other party.

Then I happily received a six-month-old sewing machine...

Countless netizens were thrown into a panic...

At noon, he had a simple lunch at school, then returned to the company, gathered his team, and headed to Wanda Cinema.

Today is a screening of "Sito". After two and a half months of post-production, the film has finally been completed.

Jiang Ye originally planned to invite the main creators to an internal gathering at the company to see the final product, but Da Tiantian disagreed.

She arranged a VIP room at Wanda Cinema.

This is what you call prestige...

Jiang Ye naturally couldn't waste the opportunity, so he invited various investors, especially those from Tencent.

It turned into a formal film screening!
……

The Yanjing Wanda CBD Store, located at No. 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, adjacent to the Guomao business district, is one of Wanda Cinemas' flagship cinemas in Yanjing.

The VIP lounge is a private space specifically for high-end business screenings, featuring genuine leather electric seats, 4K laser projection, Dolby Atmos surround sound, and even exclusive wine service.

At this moment, Jing Tian is standing in the VIP lounge.

Today I wore a simple white dress, my long hair was slightly curled, and I exuded an elegant and relaxed feeling.

Zhao Shanshan, who was standing nearby, asked softly, "You took the day off today, isn't Director Zhang angry?"

Jing Tian smiled slightly and replied easily, "It's alright, it's nothing."

Sitting in the center of the sofa is Lu Zheng, the real boss behind the glitz and glamour, and also a shareholder of Wanda.

He was impeccably dressed in a suit and exuded a composed and confident aura.

Jing Tian walked over, grinning, and said, "Uncle Lu, what brings you here today?"

Lu Zheng glanced at her: "You came to my Wanda Plaza to book the entire theater. I even invested money in this movie. Can't you come and watch?"

He snorted, "I'd like to see what kind of web series you picked out can turn out."

Jing Tian retorted, "What, you look down on web dramas? I read the script, and I really like this character!"

Lu Zheng frowned: "After watching the film, focus on 'The Great Wall' instead."

He raised his voice, "A $1.5 million production, how can your small-scale web series compare?"

Jing Tian pursed his lips: "That's not necessarily true. Anyway, I think my junior filmed it pretty well. If he asks me to film it next time, I'll go again."

Lu Zheng: "..."

A soft laugh came from the side. Wang Sicong sat on a single sofa with her legs crossed, swirling a glass of champagne in her hand: "Sister Jing, awesome."

He and Jing Tian were born in the same year, 88, but Miss Jing had a special background, so Young Master Wang didn't dare to tease her casually.

He's just here to join in the fun!
Before long, Jiang Ye led a large group of people in.

He walked at the front with an upright posture, his steps steady and powerful, his eyes clear and bright, yet carrying a hint of calm sharpness.

Bai Lu followed closely behind, dressed in a simple white shirt and casual pants, her long hair neatly tied back. She kept up with Jiang Ye's pace with light steps, accompanying the other management members. The group looked both neat and exuded the competence of a team.

That does seem plausible.

"Sister Jingtian, President Lu, President Wang," he greeted with a smile, and then nodded to Zhao Shanshan.

Jing Tian waved to him: "Come, come, sit next to me."

Jiang Ye sat down, turned his head to look at her, and teased with a smile, "Sister Tian, ​​you've lost weight!"

"Have you been working too hard on filming lately and haven't been eating properly?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian immediately pouted, feeling wronged, and sighed with a hint of reproach, "It's all your fault!"

“When we were filming ‘Si Teng’, you watched me eat every day, saying that I had to be a bit plump to look good in a cheongsam. You would push braised pork and sweet and sour pork ribs in front of me every meal. At that time, you wished I would get as fat as a ball.”

"As soon as filming wrapped up, Director Zhang kept urging me to lose weight and control my figure, saying that Lin Mei in 'The Great Wall' had to be neat and dashing. I had just lost a few pounds, and you're already trying to hurt me!"

Jiang Ye chuckled at her words and quickly waved his hand, "My bad, my bad. It's just that you look really good in a cheongsam. A little fuller figure gives you more charm. You'll see the video later, it's beautifully shot!"

"Really? Then I'll have to take a good look!"

Just then, Wang Sicong walked over with a drink and patted Jiang Ye on the shoulder: "Jiang Ye, right? Sister Jing has praised you a lot in front of us, saying that the movies you make are interesting."

Jiang Ye stood up and shook hands: "Mr. Wang, you're too kind. I really like IG's mid laner Rookie. Please introduce him to me next time, Brother Wang."

"Oh? You play League of Legends too?"

"I'm Yasuo, you're awesome!"

"What? An orphanage? My Sword Saint is invincible in the jungle!"

"..."

Jing Tian stared at the two of them speechlessly, unable to understand why men became as childish as little kids when they talked about games.

The three chatted for a while, and then people from the other groups arrived.

The person in the photo was his uncle, Lin Jianjun, and Sun Yonghuan, a powerful figure in the production department.

The team was led by Fang Ying, who also brought Lin Yufen.

The director, who is about to direct "Love O2O", was quite curious about his assistant Jiang Ye and came to see him.

On the Tencent side, Han Zhijie, general manager of Tencent Video's film and television department, personally led the team, followed by several heads of copyright acquisition and content operation.

Jiang Ye's previous work, "Princess Promotion," has already proven his market acumen, and they have high expectations for "Si Teng."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the waiter brought drinks and snacks, the lights dimmed, and the screening began. The screen lit up, and the opening sequence slowly unfolded in a splashed-ink style.

Between the varying shades of black and white brushstrokes, dark gold vine patterns quietly meander, sometimes curling up like a mystery, sometimes stretching out like a net, leaving faint traces on the rice paper-like background.

The background music begins with a deep cello melody, mixed with the delicate sound of wind chimes, like ancient whispers coming from the mountain mist, mysterious and with a sense of destiny, instantly pulling people into a tranquil yet eerie atmosphere.

The scene abruptly shifts, plunging from the ink-wash painting aesthetic into reality.

From an overhead perspective, the primeval forests deep in the Yunnan mountains are shrouded in morning mist, with the white fog flowing between the trees as if it were breathing with life.

Sunlight struggled to penetrate the layers of tree canopy, casting dappled shadows on the damp moss. Dewdrops on every leaf were clearly visible, and the earthy, moist feeling almost overflowed from the screen.

The camera slowly pans down, revealing a dark brown vine trembling slightly on the ground covered with decaying leaves. Its tip gently taps an ancient stone tablet half-buried in the soil. The engravings on the tablet are blurred and indistinct, yet they exude an aura of majesty sealed by time.

"The opening sequence was pretty good."

Sun Yonghuan, the director of the Light Department, leaned forward slightly and tapped his fingertips lightly on his knee. "The ink-wash style opening sequence has that Chinese aesthetic feel, and the camera language is also steady. It's obvious that they put a lot of thought into the details."

Lin Jianjun stood to the side, his face beaming with pride. This was his son!

Lin Yu adjusted his glasses, his gaze falling on the mist on the screen: "The handling of light and shadow and depth of field is very sophisticated. The seclusion and mystery of the deep mountains are brought out. The tone of the worldview is set without any dialogue. The younger generation is truly formidable."

As the plot progresses, Jing Tian makes his appearance.

The mist gathered in front of the stone tablet, forming a vortex. Dark golden vines emerged from the soil like living things, intertwining and entwining in the air. Tiny specks of light flowed along the veins of the vines, gradually coalescing into a slender human figure.

With a barely audible sigh, the vines suddenly withered away, revealing the figure inside.

The special effects have a great texture and look very natural.

Jing Tian, ​​who plays Si Teng, stands quietly in the morning light. Her moon-white cheongsam outlines her exquisite figure, and the collar and hem are embroidered with dark green intertwined branches. The dark green embroidered shawl worn over her is edged with fine silver threads, swaying gently with her breath.

Her long hair was meticulously styled into a bun, with a silver hairpin with a vine pattern inserted diagonally in her hair. The vine-like design on the hairpin head seemed to be climbing up and down her hair.

Her makeup was so light that there was almost no powder, except for the dark red on her lips, which stood out like congealed blood. This made the coldness between her brows and eyes even sharper. When her eyes swept around, they carried an arrogant look down on all living beings, yet they also revealed a fragile delicacy in the morning light.

Jing Tian sat in the audience and quietly nudged Zhao Shanshan's arm next to him, whispering, "Oh, I look so beautiful... This camera makes me look so pretty."

After saying that, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes.

Zhao Shanshan, who was watching intently in the front row, coughed lightly upon hearing this and said, "Tone it down. There are so many people here. Don't be arrogant."

Even so, the amazement in her eyes was undeniable.

This look completely breaks away from Jing Tian's previous sweet image. The classical charm of the cheongsam is perfectly combined with the character's aloofness, and every detail exudes a carefully designed beauty.

There's no denying that Jiang Ye knows how to photograph women!
Lu Zheng's gaze lingered on the screen for a long time. Only after Si Teng turned and walked into the depths of the forest did he pick up his teacup, take a sip, and casually say to the person next to him, "The fabric of the cheongsam is well-chosen, and the luster of the embroidery is captured in the photos."

His tone remained calm, but Zhao Shanshan, who knew him well, knew that this was already extremely high praise.

The moment the lights came on, the VIP lounge was so quiet you could hear each other breathing.

The last glimpse of the vines on the screen had not yet completely faded. The professionals in the hall remained silent, clearly still immersed in the scene they had just witnessed. Their fingertips hovered unconsciously over their laptops, as if savoring the delicate shots and storylines.

Sudden.

"Awesome!" Wang Sicong slapped the armrest of his chair and was the first to stand up and applaud.

With undisguised excitement on his face, he gestured with his chin towards Jiang Ye: "This opening and styling are miles ahead of those poorly made, trashy web dramas on the market!"

Jiang Ye was taken aback by the praise; his last film was a poorly made production...

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Zhijie from Tencent, Sun Yonghuan from Enlight Media, and Fang Ying from Drama Library stood up almost simultaneously, followed by their respective teams. Applause instantly surged like a tide, echoing deafeningly in the closed VIP room.

Someone whispered to their companion, "The quality is so good, it's practically cinematic!"

Lu Zheng stared at the darkened screen, his fingertips gently tracing the rim of his teacup. After a long while, he slowly turned his head and his gaze fell on Jiang Ye.

This kid's got something!

He had to admit that the show had indeed exceeded his expectations.

The plot was tight and concise, the camera work was perfectly timed, and Jing Tian's styling was particularly impressive. The moment she appeared in that cheongsam, even someone like him who was used to big productions felt a sense of awe. The film perfectly captured her cool yet delicate charm, and it was so good that he couldn't find any obvious flaws.

But the more outstanding he was, the more uneasy he felt.

If Jing Tian really becomes famous because of this low-budget web series, then what about all the resources he has invested in her and all the big productions he has invested in over the years?
Wouldn't that be a joke?
But Jing Tian's popularity is a good thing, and he feels somewhat helpless about it.

They tried everything to make this girl famous, but the results were not obvious.

They even invested in a big-budget production like "The Great Wall"!
Yes, and The Great Wall.

With Zhang Yimou directing, a $1.5 million investment, and an international cast, that's the right path he's paving for Jing Tian.

Thinking of this, the imbalance in his heart subsided slightly, and his tense shoulders relaxed a bit.

Fortunately, at least we still have this big-budget production to back us up.

At least it's presentable... right?

As he was pondering this, Jing Tian smugly leaned over and said, "Uncle Lu, now you trust my judgment, right?"

"I told you my junior was reliable. This look and this acting are not something just anyone can pull off!"

As she spoke, she secretly gave Jiang Ye an "OK" sign, her excitement barely concealed.

Jiang Ye stood up with a smile, his gaze piercing through the crowd and landing precisely on Liu Yue, the head of content acquisition at Tencent: "Mr. Liu, everyone saw the final cut just now. The worldview and visual style of 'Sito' should bring something different to the platform. Tencent, are you interested in acquiring the exclusive broadcasting rights?"

Liu Yue immediately stepped forward with a smile, grabbed Jiang Ye's hand and shook it vigorously: "Director Jiang, what you're saying is exactly what we came here for today. We can discuss the details later, but Tencent is determined to get this exclusive!"

Sun Yonghuan from Enlight Media and Fang Ying from Juku Media also joined in, expressing their desire to discuss potential collaborations. The once quiet VIP room instantly became lively, and a screening event turned into a mini-business negotiation meeting.

Tencent has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights.

400 million per episode, 30 episodes in total, which is 1.2 million.

In addition, with over 15 billion views, the production company will receive a 30% cut of the profits.

Do you feel that the profit margin is very low?
Including profit sharing, the revenue is only around 1.5 million yuan, after deducting taxes, financing interest, etc.

Several more companies need to share...

In fact, most film and television companies make these kinds of dramas to promote their actors.

The most crucial factors are the increased commercial value of the actors and the director in the drama.

Leaving aside Jing Tian, ​​Li Xian and Bai Lu, after this drama aired, at least they have representative works now, and they can get some commercial endorsements, and their salaries have also increased smoothly!
In other words, it can generate profits for the company!

If this drama is successful, Jiang Ye's director's fee could increase many times over!
Of course, there are many more hidden benefits, which are more complex.

Long-tail marketing, game IP development, increased company stock price, enhanced industry standing, easier access to high-investment opportunities for subsequent projects, merchandise licensing, film remakes...

This is a long-term process.

(End of this chapter)