HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 157 [157] Status Elevated, Zhang Dahuzi Treats Qi Yuan as an Equal.

After filming "The Mission" was completed, it was mid-March.

Qi Yuan returned to the mainland to participate in martial arts training for the "Swordsman" TV series.

Li Xue relayed Wang Jinghua's desire to collaborate to Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan's reply was: "I have no interest in cooperation, so I don't need to pay attention to her."

The entertainment industry is never short of artists, and Wang Jinghua only has a few artists under her control.

Does she have the ability and resources to make cakes? No.

However, he has already started making cakes with Wang Jing.

In her previous life, Wang Jinghua's departure from Huayi caused quite a stir. At first, people thought Huayi had collapsed, but upon closer observation, they could see that she couldn't even take Shuangbing with her, as she couldn't provide Shuangbing with film resources.

Later on, many of the artists she mentored returned to Huayi Brothers because she couldn't provide them with enough resources.

Controlling resources is the key to success.

As long as you control the resources, you will naturally have no shortage of artists, and you can even promote your own artists.

Wang Jinghua's studio held absolutely no appeal for him.

The only somewhat attractive one is Li Bingbing. Li Bingbing has commercial value and can help him make money. Poaching him would unite Bingxue and create a double-Bingbing combination.

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Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Xishi City.

The training base for "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" was located here, and most of the scenes in the TV series were also filmed here.

Zhang Dahuzi has been preparing for this since last year, but of course he hasn't spent all his time on hype. He has built 30 film studios in the Water Margin City for filming.

When Zhang Dahuzi learned that Qi Yuan was coming, he personally chartered a car to the airport to pick him up and even held a large-scale welcoming ceremony.

This old guy is selective about who he treats; no one else gets this kind of treatment, including the female lead, Xu Qing.

"Welcome to the cast and crew of 'Swordsman' by pop star Qi Yuan."

At the airport, Zhang Dahuzi had the crew unfurl a banner and shout "Warm welcome!"

Qi Yuan stared at Zhang Dahuzi from afar. This old guy had no good intentions. The reporters around him weren't arranged by him; he'd eaten the cameras.

On the other hand, even though Qi Yuan knew Zhang Dahuzi was just creating hype, he was still happy.

One thing at a time, it's true that Zhang Dahuzi had his own agenda, and it's also true that he was given a lot of face.

No one dislikes being given face by others, and Qi Yuan is no exception.

"Producer Zhang."

"Ah Yuan, it's been so long, I've missed you terribly."

Zhang Dahuzi patted Qi Yuan with his big, rough hands.

The two acted very familiar with each other in front of reporters, and their relationship seemed extremely good.

In fact, their relationship was quite good. Although they each harbored their own secrets, they were mostly happy together.

On the way back to the base, Zhang Dahuzi and Qi Yuan rode in the same car: "A Yuan, it'll be hard on you. I've arranged a few interviews for you over the next few days, you and Xu Qing together."

Sure enough, the money he spent on giving Qi Yuan a grand show was not wasted.

However, promoting a TV series is part of an actor's job, so it can't be said that Zhang Dahuzi schemed against Qi Yuan.

Besides, Zhang Da Hu Zi gave him so much face, so he would give Zhang Da Hu Zi face in return; more exposure and attention would also benefit him.

Zhang Dahuzi tossed a copy of the Southern Metropolis Daily to Qi Yuan and asked curiously, "Are you really going to team up with Wang Jing to make a movie or TV series?"

He wasn't sure if the media had made it up; the news came from Hong Kong, where the media was known for spreading rumors.

"Really, Producer Zhang, do you think it has any potential?" Qi Yuan glanced at the newspaper; the report was exactly what Wang Jing had said.

Zhang Dahuzi was slightly surprised, then smiled and said, "Ah Yuan, I'm not much older than you. You can just call me Uncle Zhang from now on."

With a renowned Hong Kong director, top mainland star Qi Yuan, and Gu Long's novel, how could the project not be successful?

Wang Jing hasn't made that many bad films yet. Mainland TV station leaders and ordinary viewers have a biased view of Hong Kong directors, especially famous directors like Wang Jing.

In recent years, many Hong Kong directors have been able to make a name for themselves in the mainland, isn't it because investors trust Hong Kong directors and Hong Kong film crews?
Of course, this is indeed the case; Hong Kong film crews are currently much more professional than mainland film crews.

Some directors who are not well-known in Hong Kong can make a living by going north, so for a famous film director like Wang Jing to come here is like a game-changer.

"You're something else, kid. You're even starting to organize your own parties."

Zhang Dahuzi couldn't help but look at Qi Yuan with newfound respect. At the age of twenty, he had already achieved such success; he couldn't simply regard Qi Yuan as a singer or actor.

In Zhang Dahuzi's mind, Qi Yuan had already risen to a position equal to his own.

When he talked to Qi Yuan, it was no longer a producer ordering an actor; it was an equal exchange of interests between the two.

Zhang the Bearded Man chuckled: "You help me, I'll help you, how about that? You cooperate with me to create a scandal with Xu Qing, helping me generate buzz and raise the drama's price. Later, I'll list you as a producer in the drama you and Wang Jing collaborate on, and you can use my name as leverage to increase your price."

Zhang Dahuzi's name is quite well-known in mainland China; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to secure the "Swordsman" project.

"We'll see." Qi Yuan said calmly, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Zhang Dahu smiled nonchalantly. He wasn't in a hurry. Qi Yuan's lack of refusal meant that the matter was negotiable. He would take his time once Qi Yuan joined the crew.

He's counting on Qi Yuan to help him sell at a high price. As long as the rumors about Qi Yuan and Xu Qing are hyped up, he, Old Zhang, will make a fortune.

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training base.

The glint of swords and the clash of blades began to appear.

Today, Xu Qing had her assistant bring everyone fruit and desserts again.

"Trying to win people's hearts, he's definitely up to no good." Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes.

As soon as Xu Qing joined the crew, she tried to win over Fan Xiaopang, hoping that Fan Xiaopang could also be her Lan Fenghuang off-screen.

After learning that Fan Xiaopang was from Star Wish Studio, she became even more enthusiastic towards him.

Fan Xiaopang is such a clever person, can't she tell which one is easier to handle, Xu Qing or Gao Yuanyuan?

She promptly informed Gao Yuanyuan, revealing that Xu Qing had impure intentions.

Gao Yuanyuan became wary, and her relationship with Xu Qing became delicate, with the two vying for dominance.

Xu Qing overheard Fan Xiaopang's mutterings; she wasn't the kind of person to cower in the shadows.

The dignified Lan Fenghuang, instead of siding with her, the Holy Maiden, went to be Yue Lingshan's lackey. If she were the screenwriter, she would definitely have the Holy Maiden kill Lan Fenghuang with a single blow.

She walked up to Gao Yuanyuan and Fan Xiaopang, and said with a smile, "Lingshan, Lan Fenghuang, have something to eat. We've already bought it, it'll be a waste if we don't eat it."

"Sister Qing, we're not hungry, you should eat more." Gao Yuanyuan forced a smile.

Gao Yuanyuan wasn't very confident in front of Xu Qing, especially after seeing Xu Qing's impressive figure.

Fan Xiaopang was quite confident. Her fame was far less than Xu Qing's, and she wasn't intimidated by Xu Qing at all.

Xu Qing said with a smile in her eyes, "Xiao Fan, you played Jin Suo really well. I really like your portrayal of Jin Suo."

Xu Qing is known for her free-spirited and straightforward personality. If a minor actor dares to speak sarcastically to her, she will take revenge without even waiting for the next day.

Fan Xiaopang frowned, his breathing becoming heavier with anger.

(End of this chapter)