Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

When I pushed the door open, Han Sanping was holding a purple clay teapot and smoothing out the cracks.

Looking up, he saw Gu Heng with Ning Hao on his left and Wang Zhongjun on his right.

This combination just doesn't look right.

When did these two start wearing the same pair of pants?

"Oh, what's this all about? A story of harmony between a general and a minister?" Han Sanping put down his teacup and teased with a half-smile.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, we got straight to the point.

Han Sanping and Wang Zhongjun didn't waste any words and took the script handed to them by Ning Hao and started flipping through it.

This script continues the multi-narrative structure of "Stone," with a stronger dark humor and a faster pace, clearly showcasing Ning Hao's signature madness.

"Great script!" Han Sanping slapped his thigh. "China Film Group will invest in this film!"

"Chairman Han, everyone gets a share!" Wang Zhongjun retorted, not to be outdone. This was a director who had just won a Venice award; only a fool wouldn't join in.

Now that the notebook is fine, the next step is to talk about money, which can hurt feelings.

These days, sentimentality is worthless in the face of capital; only real money matters.

"What's the budget?" Han Sanping went straight to the point.

"Fifteen million." Gu Heng held out one hand and waved it.

It's a full five million more than in my previous life. Now that Ning Hao has won the award, Gu Heng naturally wants to do even better.

Wang Zhongjun stroked his chin. "This amount isn't small, but it's not huge either. As for Huayi..."

Before Wang Zhongjun could finish speaking, Gu Heng interrupted him: "Yuanjian will contribute 800 million, taking 60%. The remaining share is up to you two, Third Master and President Wang."

"President Gu, isn't this a bit too domineering? Huayi has come with sincerity." Wang Zhongjun's smile was starting to falter.

"Mr. Wang, we're in charge of production and we'll also be responsible for getting yelled at. It's not unreasonable for us to take the lion's share, is it?" Gu Heng lit a cigarette, looking completely matter-of-fact. "Besides, the bulk of the publicity is yet to come, and I didn't say you two couldn't participate."

Is it excessive? A little. But Ning Hao is in high demand right now, isn't he?

Han Sanping and Wang Zhongjun exchanged a glance, cursing inwardly but smiling on the outside.

After a final struggle, nothing came of it.

The remaining 700 million yuan shortfall will be covered by China Film Group and Huayi Brothers, each contributing 350 million yuan, accounting for 20% each.

Although the share was a bit small, at least I got on board.

When signing the letter of intent, Wang Zhongjun's little scheme resurfaced.

"President Gu, Director Ning, since we've already partnered up, regarding the actors..." Wang Zhongjun rubbed his hands together, "Huayi has quite a few talented young people. How about we send a couple in to gain some experience?"

This is Huayi's usual tactic: bringing investment to productions and promoting newcomers.

Gu Heng glanced at him and pointed to Ning Hao beside him: "President Wang, look at this director's taste, and then look at that bunch of freaks in 'Stone'."

"Are you sure you want to send in all those handsome young men and beautiful young women from your company?"

Wang Zhongjun choked.

Thinking about the appearance of the actors in "Crazy Stone," and then looking at the few pretty boys they had just signed, they realized...

Okay, forget it. If we really send them in to play a nobody, the fans will probably tear down the company's doors.

After the business was concluded, all three parties were happy.

It was still early when we left the China Film Group building.

Wang Zhongjun was in a good mood. Although he had bled, he had managed to make contact with Gu Heng.

"Mr. Gu, are you in a good mood today? Would you do me the honor?" Wang Zhongjun lowered his voice, a knowing smile on his face. "Heaven on Earth, I'll arrange it. It's truly, truly excellent."

Ning Hao listened intently, his eyes wide and his Adam's apple bobbing.

Gu Heng, however, maintained a righteous and awe-inspiring expression: "Mr. Wang, you're too kind. I won't go to a place like this. After all... I'm a scholar who studies the Spring and Autumn Annals."

Wang Zhongjun was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "President Gu... a man of great taste! A man of great taste indeed!"

What the hell is this guy reading the Spring and Autumn Annals?!

After seeing Wang Zhongjun off, Gu Heng turned to look at Ning Hao, who was still lingering with interest: "What? You want to read 'Jin Ping Mei'?"

"No, no, no! Boss, am I that kind of person?!" Ning Hao shook his head like a rattle-drum. "I read the Spring and Autumn Annals too! I read the Spring and Autumn Annals too!"

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Back at Vision, Gu Heng didn't sit idle either. He immediately made a phone call to his uncle Liu Jun, who was struggling to learn production on the film set.

"Uncle, stop counting lunch boxes and come back to do something important."

Liu Jun has been through a lot of training in the past six months. His once fair face is now tanned like Bao Gong's, but his eyes are getting brighter and brighter, revealing a shrewdness.

"What's the big deal? Buying lottery tickets again?" Liu Jun exclaimed as soon as he entered the office.

"Buy lottery tickets my ass, I'll make you the producer!" Gu Heng slammed the project proposal for "Silver Medal Driver" on the table. "This time, the entire 15 million yuan project is yours to manage."

Liu Jun picked it up and took a look; his hands were trembling.

This is a real rise to power!

Two days later, a message was released.

The original team behind "Crazy Stone" director Ning Hao's new film "Silver Medal Driver" has been officially approved!

Investors: China Film Group, Huayi Brothers, Vision Entertainment!

This lineup.

A state-owned enterprise giant, a leading private company, and a rising star in the industry – these three joining forces are poised to dominate the comedy film market this year!

Ning Hao, on the other hand, didn't rest after winning the award; he immediately started working on a new film. This workaholic attitude earned him a nickname within the industry.

"The donkey of the director's production team."

As for the cast, there's not much of a suspense.

Huang Bo was squatting by the roadside eating a boxed lunch when he received the call.

"Huh? I'm the male lead?"

"Is he... really the male lead?"

The Qingdao socialite was so excited she almost slammed her lunchbox on her face; tears welled up in her eyes. From supporting role to leading role, this journey had taken him so long and was so incredibly difficult.

On the other hand, Huayi's actions were also incredibly fast.

The day after the contract was signed, Wang Baoqiang appeared at the front desk of Vision Entertainment with a bag on his back and a simple smile on his face.

"I...I'm here to report for duty."

Looking at the future movie star in front of him, who still exuded the fragrance of the earth, Gu Heng was overjoyed.

With this, Vision Entertainment's team is now completely solid.

The director is Ning Hao, the actors include Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang, as well as Yang Mi who is still growing up and her classmates who are already on their way.

With this hand, you can win no matter how you play.

After handing over all the company's affairs to Su Qing and Liu Jun, Gu Heng returned to being a hands-off manager.

However, he didn't stay idle. In addition to continuing to attend classes at school to learn directing, he would lock himself in his study every night when he returned to the courtyard house.

Using that advanced memory, they begin to "create" a script for the future.

After all, a bad pen is worse than a good memory. Those classic movies and TV shows in my head are all worth a lot of money, so I have to put them in my pocket as soon as possible.

Poor Yang Mi, she had been hanging around the study door several times in her light pajamas, only to be turned away by Gu Heng with the words "I'm reading the Spring and Autumn Annals," which made her grind her teeth in anger.

???

There isn't a single proper book in your study!