Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 60: Battle for Yutu
The next day, after attending two morning classes, Lin Li and Chen Chao drove to the company.

Hmm~ It’s another day of skipping classes.

In the car, Chen Chao complained: "Do you know how many calls and messages I have received since yesterday? If I didn't mute my phone during class just now, I would have missed it! Xu Fei also kept calling me, but you felt comfortable, posted a Weibo and then acted like a hands-off uncle!"

Lin Li kindly comforted him: "Hey, isn't this your father's intention to train you to be independent? Come on, I believe you can do it."

Gao Wen in the front row almost couldn't help herself and pressed the corners of her mouth tightly.

Chen Chao rolled his eyes speechlessly: "I haven't even graduated yet and you've treated me like an animal. I'm afraid I'll be worse than an animal after I graduate."

Lin Li raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you talking about? When you graduate, I will buy you a house next to the company. It will be convenient for you to go to get off work and it will definitely not tire you out."

"Why don't you just let me live in the company?"

"Oh, that's not impossible!"

"Be a human being! You have the face of a capitalist!"

……

He rushed to the company, making jokes all the way, and went straight to the meeting room.

Xu Fei and other staff from the film and television department were already in the conference room. Lin Li strode to the main seat and sat down, while Chen Chao sat to his right.

After looking around and seeing that everyone seemed a little tired but full of energy, he took the lead in opening the conversation.

"Everyone knows the theme of today's meeting. The company's new TV series project is about to start. In addition to the various trivial matters that the crew is preparing for, the outside world is most concerned about the selection of the male lead. Now many companies and platforms have recommended corresponding candidates. Everyone can discuss it together."

As soon as the words fell, Xu Fei spoke first: "It's like this, Mr. Lin. There are many companies that have approached us, but after screening, we have selected the following companies that meet the requirements. They include Huanrui, Huanyu, Yuekai, Tangren, Yixin, etc."

Lin Li nodded. It was in line with his expectation that almost all the leading companies had approached him.

He motioned Xu Fei to continue. Xu Fei nodded and continued to introduce: "The artists they have currently introduced include Li Yifeng, Ren Jialun, Chen Xiao, Hu Ge, Lu Han, Zhang Yixing and others."

Lin Li nodded to show that he understood, then turned to the crowd and said, "Everyone, please speak up. I'd like to hear your ideas first."

"I think we should first exclude Lu Han and Zhang Yixing, two popular artists, because their acting skills are too poor."

"Li Yifeng is quite suitable. He is very popular among the descendants of Gu Jian."

"Ren Jialun is not qualified enough, and his appearance is not top-notch."

"I prefer Yang Yang. Apart from his height, he doesn't have any obvious flaws. We can solve the problem of height physically."

"Chen Xiao's popularity seems to be lacking. His ancient costume looks okay, but his modern outfit is still lacking."

"Hugo is fine, but hasn't he always been targeting the big screen? Are you sure he can come? And the age is a little bit inappropriate, isn't it?"

Listening to everyone's different opinions, Lin Li had a rough idea in his mind and knocked on the table to draw everyone's attention.

"I roughly understand what you said, but I want to ask one thing. During the selection process, did you not consider some male actors who were not top-notch but had good image and reputation?"

After he finished speaking, the conference room was silent for a few seconds, and then a screenwriter who had just joined Nanxun Culture raised his hand and said with a lack of confidence: "With Dilireba's fame, if he is not a top actor, he is not worthy of her, right?"

Lin Li shook his head and asked him, "Have we used any top artists in our first work, including the new movie I'm about to start? The essence of film and television works should be to win by content, not by who is famous. Tell me more, are there any post-90s actors who meet the requirements? Name a few."

Xu Fei took over the topic: "If that's the case, there are a few. Zhu Yilong, Li Xian, Luo Yunxi, Bai Jingting, they all have good looks and temperament."

Lin Li's eyes lit up. He didn't expect there would be an unexpected surprise.

He looked at Xu Fei: "Then let Hu Ge, Yang Yang, Zhu Yilong and Bai Jingting come to the company for an audition. You and Director Lin will personally supervise them. If I have time, I will come over as well."

Xu Fei understood Lin Li's reaction and said he understood.

After proposing to end the meeting, Lin Li asked the others to disperse first, leaving only Chen Chao and Xu Fei to explain.

“Remember, arrange for these people to come on the same day and see how they perform.

No matter which one Director Lin likes, don't make it clear. Let's see what their management companies say."

Chen Chao was curious: "What does it mean?"

Xu Fei understood what he meant immediately and gave him a thumbs up: "Boss Lin, great."

Chen Chao was still confused: "What does that mean?"

Lin Li looked at him with disdain: "Of course we are lowering the price. We have the initiative now. If they want to have a piece of this pie, they have to pay a price. In the past two years, prices have increased dramatically. My budget for making a movie is only 20 million. Their pay for making a drama is higher than the budget of my entire movie. I have to save some money, right?"

Chen Chao suddenly realized and slapped his thigh: "Yes, why didn't I think of this!" Lin Li stood up and patted his shoulder: "So, you still have to learn more from Mr. Xu. I'll go back to the office to write the script, you guys can take your time."

After saying hello, he retreated first.

There is no way. The script of "Bai Ni" has just been revised, and I have to continue working on the script of "You Are My Glory". It's a hard life.

Magic City, Tangren Film and Television.

"What? Let Lao Hu go to Beijing for an interview?"

When Cai Yinong heard the news told by Hu Ge’s agent, he couldn’t help but stand up from his chair.

Hu Ge on the side was very calm and said slowly: "It's normal for an actor to be interviewed. Why does Sister K have such a big reaction?"

Cai Yinong was indeed unhappy: "But you are Hu Ge, who can compare with you in the field of TV dramas? Partnering with Dilraba Dilmurat is already a step down in status, but you still need to interview?"

Hu Ge smiled indifferently: "It doesn't matter. After all, he is Teacher Nan Xun. It's always right for us to be more respectful."

After hearing Hu Ge's words, Cai Yinong's anger subsided a lot. After all, even the major video platforms were polite to Lin Like, so what could she do?
She turned her eyes to Hu Ge and said, "Old Hu, thank you for taking the trouble to go there."

Hu Ge smiled and waved his hand to indicate that everything was fine.

Beijing, Yuekai Entertainment.

Yang Yang jumped up from the sofa in Jia Shikai's office, looking unhappy: "What do you mean by going for an interview? Do actors of my level still need to go for an interview? Can't I just tell you over the phone whether I'm okay or not?"

Jia Shikai walked up to Yang Yang and pushed him back onto the sofa, smiling and soothing him: "Hey, don't be angry, don't be angry. I also asked their General Manager Xu, and he said that it was General Manager Lin who personally asked that not only us but also Hu Ge have to go with us, so you should calm down too."

Hearing that it was Lin Li who spoke personally, Yang Yang calmed down and said reluctantly.

"Forget it, let's go and take a look."

After all, in this circle, no one wants to easily offend Lin Li, who owns a large number of film and television copyrights and can write and direct his own works successfully.

The most important thing is that Lin Li has a strong following of passers-by that he has accumulated over the years as a writer, and no one wants to offend him easily.

On the other side, Dongfang Feiyun Film and Television.

Zhu Yilong stood in front of his boss Bai Caiyun with a look of surprise: "I, I was really selected. Can I go to the second round of interviews?"

Bai Caiyun was a little confused now, and answered unconfidently: "That's what I heard on the phone just now, it should be correct."

"Great!"

Zhu Yilong waved his arms excitedly in the air, looking excited.

Their company's strength is very average. After seeing the news yesterday, I sent my resume over, thinking that we were all in Beijing anyway, without having any hope. I didn't expect to receive a pleasant surprise now.

In a nondescript residential building in Beijing, Bai Jingting had just received a call from the casting director of Nanxun Culture. After hanging up the phone, he sat on the edge of the bed with a hollow look in his eyes, as if he had not yet come to his senses.

"Yeah yeah yeah!"

After a while, he suddenly stood up, clasped his hands together and did some classic Michael Jackson moves with an excited expression.

He had never expected that he would be selected for a second interview, as he had not held out any hope at all. This was undoubtedly exciting news for him now.

Many people may not know that Bai Jingting has never had an economic company. In his previous life, he only formed a studio with only six people after he became famous.

The Ming Detective job that Bai Jingting received last year was one of the few jobs he had recently. He was considered a leader in working on his own.

There is an interesting story. In the 21st National Drama Festival in the previous life, Bai Jingting, who was on stage to present awards, revealed that he was currently unemployed, and sincerely said: "Dear directors and producers, if you have a play, please come to me."

At that time, Hou Hongliang, the chairman of Noon Sunshine, was sitting in the audience. Even through the mask, one could still see Mr. Hou's appreciative smile.

A few months later, the film produced by Noon Sunshine and produced by Hou Hongliang started shooting, and it was officially announced that the male lead Xiao Heyun would be played by Bai Jingting.

Bai Jingting also made a great leap forward through this drama and was promoted to the ranks of the second top-tier stars.

Lin Li knew Bai Jingting's situation, so he personally called out his name after hearing it.

After all, this is a wild Bai Jingting who has not yet joined any company.

My accumulated manuscripts were running out, and I had no time to write after two drinks. In the evening, I entertained my relatives at my own home, and they drank quite a lot.

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(End of this chapter)