Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 162 Yang Xiaomi Saves Herself

The reason why Chen Xi was sure that Liu Tianxian wanted to snatch the role of Yang Xiaomi was simple. Liu Tianxian definitely could not move between the two main actors of "The Accidental Murderer", Jiang Wenli and Xu Qing, as they were not suitable in terms of age.

There is only one character in the whole film that fits well with Liu Tianxian, and that is the eldest daughter An An, played by Yang Xiaomi.

But Chen Xi could not do anything. Although Zhang Chen nominally asked her to be the producer of the play, the soul of "Mistakenly Killing" was Zhang Chen, and only Zhang Chen had the decision-making power over all the characters. Even Dong Jianqiang could not intervene in this regard, let alone Chen Xi.

So all she could do was tip off Yang Xiaomi and see if she could handle it herself.

"I will speak well of you, but I don't think it will have much effect. You should think of a solution yourself~"

"Thank you, Xixi~"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaomi felt very confused.

She has been on the film set since she was a child, and this is not the first time she has experienced being replaced. She has even experienced being slapped in the face by the director. This is nothing.

But it still feels frustrating.

I didn't provoke anyone, why do you want to steal my role?
Or I am too weak.

If I could have the same fame as Jiang Wenli or Xu Qing, who would dare to change their role?
Yang Xiaomi felt indignant.

"Xiao Mi, are you ready? The director is urging us..." Zeng Li's voice came from outside the lounge.

"Oh, Sister Zeng Li, I'll be right there."

Yang Xiaomi calmed herself down, looked at herself in the mirror and found nothing unusual, then she got up and went out.

Outside the door, everyone had gathered, except her.

"Sorry, sorry, I had a phone call~" Yang Xiaomi apologized to everyone cautiously. Wang Luodan in the crowd gave her a cold look.

Since that day, the two of them turned from good friends into enemies, but neither of them could do anything to the other. One of them hooked up with Zhang Chen and the other hooked up with Dong Jianqiang.

It is impossible for the top two leaders of Xingchen Entertainment to quarrel over the two of them.

Director Ning Hao waved his hand nonchalantly to indicate that everything was fine, and the group walked towards the studio.

Today is a movie promotion. Originally, she and Wang Luodan, who plays a minor role, didn't have to participate in such an event, but the agency wanted them to show up more, so they specifically told Ning Hao about it.

Ning Hao was also happy to do favors.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period. Director Zhang will treat everyone to dinner tonight to reward everyone~"

Before the show, Ning Hao specially announced the good news and everyone was very happy.

It was not because of a meal, but because of the opportunity to be with Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen is a hot commodity in the entertainment industry now. It is rumored in the circle that Zhang Chen is the best at promoting actresses.

So far, all his movies have starred female protagonists. As long as you can star in one of his movies, success and fame are just around the corner.

Yang Xiaomi was thinking about how to persuade Zhang Chen to keep his role when she met him in the evening.

She herself also felt that there was little hope, because the other party was Liu Tianxian, the very popular Liu Tianxian.

I have money, power and popularity. What can I use to compare with others?
Think about it, although we are all born in the 1980s, the gap between us is huge.

In "The Story of a Noble Family", she was the second female lead and I was just a guest star.

In "The Return of the Condor Heroes", she is the heroine throughout the whole story, while I am just a minor supporting role who appears in the later part.

Even the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" that I just took on casually has become a huge hit.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaomi became more and more depressed. If she were Zhang Chen and Liu Tianxian wanted to replace Yang Xiaomi, she would probably agree.

……

In the company, Zhang Chen was reading the promotional copy of "Black 2".

Subways, buses, building facades, shopping malls, radio, television, newspapers, magazines...

The promotion of "Black 2" involves all aspects.

In order to strengthen the relationship with Light Media, Dong Jianqiang gave the position of main control of distribution to Light Media, and China Film Group only cooperated.

This really surprised Wang Changtian. He thought that the unpleasantness between Zhang Zhao and Dong Jianqiang would affect the cooperation between the two parties, but he did not expect Dong Jianqiang to be so broad-minded.

The promotional copy was very detailed. Zhang Chen flipped through it and felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

It can be seen that a lot of effort was put into the lighting. They invested a lot of resources in the promotion of "Black 2". At least they showed the utmost sincerity in the TV interviews. Basically, there was an interview every three to five days, including on local and satellite TV stations.

In the television station sector, the light resources are indeed quite strong.

As Zhang Chen was watching, Dong Jianqiang next to him was also sharing some of the information he knew.

"Zhang Zhao is indeed a big shot. Guangguang has just started to get involved in film distribution, and he has already done it well. He has gathered a group of people and stationed them in various cinemas. These people have very good relationships with the cinema staff..."

Zhang Chen listened to Dong Jianqiang's narration. Zhang Zhao's method was actually the ground network distribution method he later developed.

Before the emergence of online ticket collection platforms, ground network issuance was a very effective means of issuance.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and looking down, you can clearly see the "Black 2" poster painted on the outside of a passing bus.

The background board of the bus stop was also replaced with the poster of "Black 2".

Publishing is actually about grabbing resources.

With so many movies released, whoever grabs more resources will have a higher exposure rate, and when people want to watch a movie, they will subconsciously think of this movie.

Then the publicity effect is achieved.

"By the way, Chen Xi, has the filming of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" started?"

He was fine, but suddenly he remembered "Wulin Waijia". Before he went to Hollywood, the crew of "Wulin Waijia" was still in preparation, and he didn't know what was going on with it now.

"It has been half a month since the filming started. The role of 'Mo Xiaobei' that you took special care of has been played by a young actress named Guan Xiaotong, who also played the youngest daughter in 'The Accidental Murderer'."

Hearing this familiar name, Zhang Chen immediately imagined what the other person would look like in 8 years. Guan Xiaotong can be considered a child star. She started acting in TV series at the age of four and participated in "The Promise" at the age of eight.

She comes from a family of performing arts, and her grandfather is very awesome.

Zhang Chen has only two impressions of this person.

One is that you were blackmailed by the whole network for dating Mr. Lu. You dared to get involved with the dream lover of all the girls in the country. What were you thinking? Do you want to be the public enemy?

Another thing is long legs.

It seemed like Guan Xiaotong appeared on a certain variety show in a short skirt, and everyone thought she was wearing a miniskirt. When the light shone from the back and revealed the outline of her legs under the skirt, people realized that she was not wearing a miniskirt, and the part covered by the skirt was still long.

But none of this exists now, the little girl is still an eight-year-old child.

"To be honest, Guan Xiaotong has no problem playing 'Mo Xiaobei', but she's a little old to play the little girl in 'The Accidental Murderer'. Six years old should be about right..."

Chen Xi curled her lips imperceptibly from an angle that Zhang Chen couldn't see: "The time is too tight. There is only one month to select actors. It's not easy to find the right one. This is it. I had to persuade Director Shang Jing to borrow it..."

After hearing this, Zhang Chen didn't care anymore.

His films are always rushed and the preparation period is very short, which really makes things difficult for Chen Xi.

"Also, since you're back from Hollywood, why don't you go take a look at 'Wulin Waijia'? After all, our company is an investor, so it can reassure them..."

There are countless film and television projects that have fallen through halfway through filming. The appearance of Zhang Chen, the fourth largest director in the country, at least proves that this drama has a backstage, and the actors and crew can rest assured.

"Okay, you make the arrangements. Let's go there together when you are free~"

The crew of "The Accidental Murderer" is scheduled to go to Thailand on January 1. Zhang Chen is going to watch "Wulin Waijia" before leaving, so it is indeed time for him to show his face.

……

In the evening, in a hotel box, Zhang Chen entertained the creative team of "Black 2".

"Everyone has worked hard during this period. It will definitely be hard and tiring during the film promotion period. Please persevere. The box office of the film depends on you..."

Zhang Chen calmed the crowd down and raised his glass at the same time. He himself had participated in promotions and roadshows and knew the hardships involved.

Apart from anything else, just repeating the same thing over and over again will make many people feel resistant.

But this is necessary.

The questions that the media and movie fans can think of are basically the same, and it is impossible to stipulate that questions that have been answered there should not be answered here.

Then you are not promoting yourself, you are acting like a boss.

"No matter where you are, it's as it should be..."

Everyone raised their glasses.

The atmosphere of the meal was very harmonious. Zhang Chen, Ning Hao and Cao Bingkun were good friends to begin with, and Chen Xi became familiar with them later.

Zeng Li is not a talkative person. She only becomes lively when she is with a few people like Qin Hailu.

Normally at dinners like this, she would mostly just listen to others chatting and not talk much herself, but having collaborated on two films, even a stone would be warmed up, so today she was quite lively and would occasionally take the initiative to start a conversation.

"Senior, after this play, you will definitely become very famous..."

Chen Xi was introduced to the crew by Zeng Li, and the two have always maintained a good relationship.

"No, no, no, it's you. Director Zhang has asked you to be the producer of 'The Accidental Murderer'. You will definitely be a big producer in the future."

"Yes, yes, let's toast to Producer Chen together..." Cao Bingkun cheered on the side, and others responded one after another.

Zhang Chen's regard for Chen Xi is obvious to the naked eye. He asked her to help with the preparation of "The Dark Side of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and directly promoted her to producer of "The Accidental Detective", taking full responsibility for all matters. In time, her status may be no less than that of Dong Jianqiang.

There is no fool among those who can make it in the entertainment industry, and everyone knows it.

Chen Xi felt everyone's enthusiasm and drank the wine without hesitation.

"Sister Chen Xi, I also want to toast you and wish you success in your career and great success..."

Wang Luodan was particularly enthusiastic. The girl probably came to her senses and felt that she should get along well with Chen Xi.

It certainly doesn’t hurt to have a good relationship with a producer.

Since Zhang Chen is not that easy to approach, then just make friends with Chen Xi. Didn’t Yang Xiaomi get that role because of her good relationship with Chen Xi?
Chen Xi accepts everyone who comes.

"Sister Chen Xi, thank you for taking care of me on the set. I'd like to offer you a toast..."

As soon as Wang Luodan sat down, Yang Xiaomi followed immediately.

Saying words of thanks.

"Xiao Mi, what are you doing? We are best friends, this is what we should do..."

Chen Xi made no secret of her friendship with Yang Xiaomi. This was also for Zhang Chen to see, but she couldn't say how much of an effect it would have.

Before doing this, she also wondered whether she would offend Zhang Chen and think that she was a faction or something, but after thinking about it, she felt that it would not be the case.

She has been dating Zhang Chen for some time and thinks she knows him quite well.

Lustful, sentimental, and casual...

He doesn't care about trivial matters. In other words, as long as it doesn't cause any substantial harm to the movie, he generally doesn't care.

In fact, Chen Xi had also thought about the seating arrangement for today's dinner. He originally wanted to have Yang Xiaomi and Zhang Chen sit next to each other like last time, but unfortunately it didn't work out.

As soon as Zhang Chen arrived, he sat down and asked Dong Jianqiang and Zeng Li to sit on both sides of him. Yang Xiaomi didn't stand a chance at all.

The host and guests enjoyed the meal very much and everyone drank a lot.

After arranging for everyone to go home, Zhang Chen waved goodbye to everyone. He originally wanted to ask if anyone lived near Sanyuan Bridge and give them a ride, but then he thought better of it.

It is easy to cause misunderstanding.

(End of this chapter)