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Chapter 198 Variety Show
As soon as Liu Mengmeng finished speaking, Lu Ming asked, "How many are here?"

Liu Mengmeng replied, "The three are all artists who have filmed in our company."

Lu Ming then sat down and said, "Tell the front desk to bring them directly to the meeting room. I'll wait for them here."

Immediately, Liu Mengmeng spoke to the receptionist who called the front desk, and not long after, the front desk staff brought Wang Xinghai and the three of them to the meeting room.

After seeing the three of them, Lu Ming immediately got up from his seat and said with a smile on his face, "Welcome."

"Please sit down."

The three of them found seats and sat down. At this time, Wang Xinghai asked: "Director Lu, we saw Zhou Yingxue and the others just now. Are you planning to make a movie, and that's why you asked us to come?"

Lu Ming replied with a smile: "There are reasons for this, but I have other things to ask you, and you will know soon."

Speaking of this, Lu Ming directly moved the salary plan left by Zhou Yingxue and the other three to their side, and then said: "I heard that the contract between you and Minghua Culture is about to expire. Not interested in the content."

The three picked up the salary plan and looked at it. After seeing it, the three of them were stunned, and they instantly understood what was going on.

No wonder Tianmeng Company asked them to come in person. It turned out that it was because of this reason that their agents were all agents of Minghua Culture, so Tianmeng Company would definitely not be able to directly approach their agents when they approached them to discuss this kind of signing. .

If you want to come this way, the three of Zhou Yingxue and the others came to Tianmeng Company for this reason.

The three of them didn't answer Lu Ming's question right away. They carefully looked at the salary plan on the paper. After a while, Wang Xinghai smiled and asked, "Director Lu, can I take the liberty to ask how Zhou Yingxue and the others chose it?" ?”

The meaning of Wang Xinghai's words was actually to know whether Zhou Yingxue and the others planned to sign a contract with Tianmeng Company, not the salary plan they chose, but Lu Ming replied directly: "The third one chosen by all three of them plan."

"In my opinion, the third option is also suitable for you, it depends on what you think."

"I know that you will definitely not stay in Minghua Culture any longer. For you, our place must be a good place."

This……

Wang Xinghai was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the three of them had already decided to come to Tianmeng Company. Tianmeng Company was suppressed by two big groups, and they dared to come to this company directly. Aren't they afraid that they will be blocked by the two big groups in the future?
But having said that, now Tianmeng Company already has its own video playback platform, so it's really not very afraid of the two big groups.

Coupled with the fact that Tianmeng Company can hire the three major directors, it proves that Tianmeng Company must have development potential, so it is normal for the three of them to choose Tianmeng Company, and it is not surprising.

So how should they choose?
After the three of them pondered for a while, Zhang Junming asked: "Director Lu, the third plan says three dramas a year, can your company really guarantee so many resources?"

Lu Ming smiled and replied, "Zhou Yingxue and the others also asked me this question before, and my answer is, as long as you are willing to film, not to mention three dramas a year, ten dramas a year are fine."

"I don't want to say it dead, and I don't say it is too far away. I will say that within the next two years, in the next two years, Tianmeng Company's film and television drama production plans are basically full every month, and there are very few breaks. time."

"Of course, I'm not talking about you artists. If you want to take a rest, there is no problem at all."

After hearing Lu Ming's answer, the three of them thought about it, and then Wang Xinghai said: "Okay, I will come to your company after my contract expires."

Seeing that Wang Xinghai agreed so happily, both Zhang Junming and Tong Fei were taken aback for a moment. The two of them still hesitated. After all, this company was besieged by two major groups. If Tianmeng Company collapsed one day in the future, they would If you want to go to the two major groups, I am afraid it will not be so easy.

Not only that, they joined Tianmeng Company at this time, which might be blacklisted by the two major groups at the meeting. With the influence of the two major groups in the entertainment industry, it may be difficult for them to accept dramas or any variety shows in the future. It won't be that easy anymore.

So before making a decision, they will think carefully, and will not make a decision so easily, after all, this is a choice that will affect their financial future.

Seeing that Zhang Junming and the others did not speak, Lu Ming said with a smile: "If you two can't decide now, you can think about it for a while. Anyway, your contract will expire for a while, so don't worry."

At this time, Tong Fei asked: "Director Lu, can I take the liberty to ask a question?"

Lu Ming said, "Well, tell me."

Tong Fei then asked: "You are the son-in-law of the chairman of Shiyue Group, why does Shiyue Group suppress Tianmeng Company?"

Lu Ming smiled, and then said: "It seems that you are all interested in this matter. Not only you asked this question, but also Zhou Yingxue and the others."

Speaking of this, Lu Ming continued: "The reason is actually very simple. My father-in-law wants to see my personal ability and test me."

Hearing what Lu Ming said, Wang Xinghai and the three of them suddenly had a bold guess in their hearts, that is, Lu Ming is likely to be the successor of Shiyue Group in the future.

Shi Tian's suppression of Lu Ming proves that Shi Tian is already inspecting his successor. Lu Ming is his son-in-law, and it is very possible that Shi Yue Group will hand it over to him.

If they think about it this way, if they join Tianmeng Company now, and when Lu Ming is in charge of Shiyue Group in the future, won't they be able to easily enter Shiyue Group?

Thinking of this, Tong Fei said: "Director Lu, when my contract expires, I will come directly to your company."

Lu Ming showed a smile, and then said, "Okay."

Having said that, Lu Ming took a look at the three of them, and then continued: "Do you have any other questions? You can ask anything you want about the company."

The three of them thought about it, and it seemed that there was nothing they were interested in except the company's treatment, and the company's treatment had already been written on the paper in front of them, so they had nothing to ask.

Seeing that they didn't speak, Lu Ming said, "If you don't have any questions, then go back first. After the contract expires, you can call my assistant."

Hearing this, the three of Wang Xinghai stood up, and Wang Xinghai said: "Well, let's go back first."

Then, the three of them left the meeting room.

After the three of them left, Liu Mengmeng said, "Director Lu, we signed so many artists at once, I'm afraid we don't have so many resources for them."

Lu Ming said lightly: "Don't worry about this, our company's resources are definitely enough to support artists like them, maybe they don't want to do it when they're filming."

Speaking of this, Lu Ming took out his mobile phone and looked at it, and then walked out of the conference room, followed by Liu Mengmeng, Lu Ming said as he walked, "There are actors, and the next step is the director."

"We still have three successor dramas behind us, and now we are short of two directors."

Hearing this, Liu Mengmeng said: "Director Xu called me yesterday, and he said that you can go and ask Lin Yuesong and Tan Ning."

Lu Ming asked suspiciously: "Who are these two people, why haven't I heard of them?"

Although Lu Ming has been in the film and television industry for so long, there are still more people he doesn't know. Of course, since they are people he doesn't know, it proves that these two people don't have any famous works, at least not like Xu Mulin. Great director of the class.

Liu Mengmeng replied: "They are contracted directors of Haile Group, but I heard that the contract is about to expire, and they are going to go to Shiyue Group. The two found Director Xu before, and hope that Director Xu can help them find a way. , pull the strings."

Lu Ming smiled, and then said: "So that's the case, do you have the contact information of the two of them? I will call them both personally."

Liu Mengmeng immediately took out her phone and flipped through it.

"Yes, Director Xu sent me both of their WeChat business cards."

Lu Ming said: "Okay, you can send their WeChat business cards to mine, and I will chat with them later to see if they are interested in Tianmeng Company."

After finishing speaking, Lu Ming returned to his office. After entering the office, he took out his mobile phone and added the WeChat business card that Liu Mengmeng had sent him.

Soon the two passed his friend application.

After that, Lu Ming had a brief chat with the two of them. Tan Ning and Lin Yuesong did not have much interest in Tianmeng Company. After all, they were both signed directors of Haile Group before. At the same level, although Tianmeng Company has developed relatively well recently, they can only be regarded as a small company at best.

They are not interested in such a small company. Even if Tianmeng Company is a subsidiary of Shiyue Group, they are not interested in signing a contract with Tianmeng Company. One stop away, no doubt about it.

Seeing that the two of them were not interested in Tianmeng Company, Lu Ming did not say anything to them. It is normal to look down on Tianmeng Company. After all, both of them used to be contracted directors of Haile Group. I don't know much about any of them, but being able to sign a contract with the parent company of the Haile Group proves that the two of them should still be somewhat famous, so it's not surprising that the two of them are somewhat arrogant.

Looking at it like this, it is still difficult to sign a few suitable directors, and the influence of the two major groups on him is still too great.

That being the case, they can only adopt the second method, which is to train new directors themselves.

Nowadays, the entire film and television industry is in a very introverted state. There are many directors who have no way to accept film and television dramas. The main reason is very simple and realistic, that is, no one is looking for them. Hard to find people to invest in.

Now when people shoot movies and TV dramas, the first thing they look for is the two major groups, because the video broadcasting platforms of the two major groups are basically in a semi-monopoly state, the power of the video broadcasting platforms is very large, and their review is also very strict. If the film and television drama is not reported to the two major platforms in advance, even if the film and television drama is filmed, it will be difficult to be released on the two platforms.

Without the support of the two major groups, it is very difficult for their film and television dramas to return their capital. Since the two major groups already have such a large monopoly, why should other capital invest in other people to make film and television dramas? It is not enough to directly invest in the two major groups. The two major groups will choose the film and television dramas they like.

Nowadays, many directors in the film and television industry have gone to shoot low-cost small videos. After all, they want to make money and eat, so they can't always think about making serious film and television dramas.

Lu Ming thought, since so many domestic directors cannot realize their dreams, Tianmeng Company should give them a chance.

Thinking of this, the corners of Lu Ming's mouth rose slightly, and he thought of a good way.

Immediately, he took out his mobile phone and called Xu Mulin.

After Xu Mulin answered the phone, he asked suspiciously: "Director Lu, is it possible that you plan to ask me to make a TV series again?"

Xu Mulin thought to himself, he had made it clear a few days ago that he wanted to rest, so Lu Ming probably wouldn't come to him again.

To be honest, Xu Mulin also wants to continue making film and television dramas. After all, Lu Ming’s scripts are very good, which suits his taste, but he often stays up late, his health is already too much, and he is getting older. Like when he was young, it's better for him to take it easy now, he might die suddenly one day, and his old life matters.

Lu Ming smiled and said, "No, I'm looking for Director Xu for other things."

Xu Mulin asked, "Other things? You want me to introduce you to two directors?"

Xu Mulin is also very clear about the current situation of Tianmeng Company. Tianmeng Company only has one contracted director. If they want to develop, a contracted director is indispensable. Only one contracted director cannot meet their film and television drama shooting tasks.

Lu Ming continued: "It's not about this either, I'm planning to ask Director Xu to film a variety show."

"Our variety show is relatively relaxed. Director Xu, you are only a referee."

Hearing Lu Ming's words, Xu Mulin was stunned for a moment, he must have thought that Tianmeng Company would actually produce a variety show.

But then he said: "I rarely participate in variety shows, and I don't have much interest in variety shows."

Variety shows are very common TV programs in the entertainment industry. Almost anyone can be on variety shows. For traffic stars, variety shows are a tool for making money. Many traffic artists do not have many works. They participate in variety shows every day and get Exposure rate.

For an old director like Xu Mulin, he is very disgusted with this kind of TV shows. He thinks that the things in variety shows are basically fake, which is the product of the increasingly impetuous society. To create the effect of the program, you will engage in all kinds of fraudulent things.

Seeing that Xu Mulin directly refused, Lu Ming said, "Director Xu, don't you wonder why we, a film and television production company, produce variety shows?"

Xu Mulin smiled and said, "You can tell me the reason directly."

Lu Ming said: "I plan to create a variety show, select some directors, and train a few new directors for Tianmeng Company. My main purpose is not to make money with variety shows, but to select talents."

Hearing what Lu Ming said, Xu Mulin came to his senses, and then he said, "So that's the reason, so I said why did you go to make money in the entertainment industry."

Speaking of this, Xu Mulin thought for a while, and then continued: "If it is for the selection of directors, I can participate in this. After all, I am already the vice president of the Directors Association, and it is time to support the younger generations."

"But I'm going to put my ugly words in front. If you deliberately create a show effect and come up with all kinds of unspoken rules and other things, then don't blame me for turning your face and denying people."

(End of this chapter)