Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 264 Chen: You just need to call me "good sister"
Chen restrained himself repeatedly.

But looking at his handsome face and feeling his gentleness, she could feel his tenderness.

The corners of her mouth were still turned up.

It can’t be suppressed. It can’t be suppressed at all.

She stood side by side with Tang Wen, ignoring the ambiguous glances from her colleagues.

Hiding won't help.

Rumors are flying everywhere.

It's better to just openly express it.

People can visit the Beijing People's Art Theatre at other times.

But Tang Wen was no ordinary person; after reading Chen's "First Intimate Contact,"

The soon-to-retire Dean Liu, Vice Dean Pu Cunxin (who has been nominated but has not yet officially taken office), and Song Dandan, one of the pillars of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, came together.

"President Tang, welcome to visit the Beijing People's Art Theatre!" Old Liu joked.

"Director Liu, I dare not accept such an honor."

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Art and literature are inseparable. You are a Golden Lion Director.”

Song Dandan and Pu Cunxin also praised it, saying, "Hidden in the Dust is really good; it has the feel of 'To Live'."

"It was Teacher Benshan who acted well."

Song Dandan was very informal: "Director Tang, next time you have a film, think of me. It's cheaper than Benshan."

"OK."

This was just a polite remark; among the actresses, Tang Wen admired his good friend Zhou Xun's acting skills more.

Song Dandan is exceptional at portraying elderly women and ordinary people.

He has an exceptional talent for comedy.

Her acting range is not wide.

What is most memorable is the skit with Zhao Benshan.

In television dramas, there's probably only Liu Mei from "Home with Kids" and an even earlier drama called "I Love My Family."

Tang Wen pulled Chen along to the dean's office.

After drinking tea for a while, the two sides started talking about the adaptation again.

"What I mean is consistent: if you want to adapt my novel, the adaptation fee is not important, as long as Chen plays the female lead in the novel 'The Suspect'."

Chen blushed slightly and gently tugged at his hand.

Tang Wen grabbed her hand and didn't let go.

"Director Tang has really given us a tough problem. But we also have a solution, you might want to take a look."

"Director Liu, please speak."

Chen was at the Beijing People's Art Theatre, so Tang Wen naturally had to give him face.

Dean Liu's proposal was very simple: a lower adaptation fee and a 10% share of the theater's box office revenue.

This is also a rare occurrence in recent years.

If we go back in time, the great writers of the past did receive royalties.

Most authors only receive an adaptation fee at most.

But who made Tang Wen's works sell so far overseas?
He himself is also very famous.

Without a share of the box office revenue, it's unlikely that a theatrical production can be staged.

Tang Wen glanced at Chen and pondered for a moment before saying, "I can agree, but there's a small condition."

"please say."

"I need Chen's availability for 3 months next year."

Ok?
Chen was surprised; Tang Wen hadn't told her about this.

This is also a difficult problem for the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

According to the rules of the Beijing People's Art Theatre, actors cannot go out to take on roles if they have been there for less than two years.

But Tang Wen has now made concessions.

They neither specified Chen as the female lead in the play nor insisted on the original price.

They won't even give us an actor's availability. The Beijing People's Art Theatre is being incredibly disrespectful and inhumane.

Song Dandan glanced at the two deans, knowing they wouldn't agree immediately, and smiled, "What project is it, Director Tang?"

"It was director Huang Jianxin who polished a script and approached me to collaborate. I invested some money and asked him for the female lead role."

Huang Jianxin is a famous director.

The key is still Han Sanping's classmates.

The project currently in development is called "Please, Praise Me".

Films that reflect social phenomena.

The story is about Yang Hongqi, a migrant worker from the countryside, who repeatedly went to the newspaper office to tell how he rescued a female college student named Ouyang Hua who was almost raped, and asked the newspaper to praise him.

However, when reporters investigated, Ouyang Hua denied that this had happened...

It's a bit like Rashomon.

The original female lead was Chen.

She received a Best Actress nomination at the Shanghai International Film Festival for this.

However, this project has been fraught with difficulties.

Filming began in 04 within the original timeline.

The box office performance was very poor.

Huang Jianxin also wants to invite Wang Zhiwen, Fan Wei, and a group of good actors to act in the film.

It's difficult to recoup costs through box office revenue alone.

However, with Han Sanping's introduction, and knowing it was a project worth only a few million, Tang Wen readily invested.

The leading lady in Chen's film should still be given to her.

If we manage to get an international Best Actress award or something, we can recoup our costs with a cashback.

Besides, there are quite a few companies eyeing Tang Wen right now.

He was the title sponsor and producer of this movie, and many advertisers were willing to place product placements.

It's impossible to lose money.

Tang Wen then told the story.

Dean Liu and the other two all found it somewhat interesting.

Song Dandan glanced at Chen: "A good opportunity."

At this point, both sides fell silent.

Although Chen was caught in the middle, she held Tang Wen's hand with only joy in her heart and did not feel embarrassed.

This girl knows a lot about things inside and outside the house.

In her view, Tang Wen had already made such a big concession.

If the institute won't even give us this much face, then let's not even talk about it.

She makes a living through her acting skills and isn't afraid of being targeted.

When it comes to acting skills, she fears none of the young male and female actors in the theater!
"Alright, if I insist any longer, I'll just seem like an old stubborn person," Old Liu said, making his decision.

He's about to retire, and all he wants is to do more for the hospital, unafraid of gossip.

Furthermore, this movie could easily be said to have been jointly invited by Han Sanping, Tang Wen, and Huang Jianxin to star in.

The authorities couldn't withstand the pressure and had no choice but to release the person.

After all, these three are quite influential figures in the film and television industry, so it's normal for the theater to give them face.

If a young actor wants to follow Chen's example and go out to film before reaching the required age, then...

That's easy, just have three big names in the film and television industry invite you together.

Besides, Tang Wen even gave up some benefits.

After the initial discussion of their intentions, the atmosphere relaxed.

Old Liu is a clever man; he specially granted Chen half a day off so that she wouldn't have to stay in the courtyard in the afternoon.

"Where are we going?" Chen asked excitedly as he walked out of the dean's office.

"I'm hungry. Someone promised me a long time ago that they would learn to cook, I wonder how well they're doing."

Chen Qiao blushed slightly: "Well, we need to take it slow! I've already learned how to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Anyway, what would you like to eat? It's on me."

Tang Wen took her hand and gestured towards the distance with his chin: "Let's eat at your cafeteria."

"what?"

"What do you mean, 'ah'? I've never eaten at the Beijing People's Art Theatre's canteen."

"You'd better just be here for food."

“That’s definitely not the case.” Tang Wen pulled her along and strode towards the cafeteria.

Upon entering the cafeteria, my pace suddenly slowed down.

Chen wanted to get food, but he stopped him, and they walked around for a while until everyone in the cafeteria saw them.

He then chose a table in the middle.

Faced with the teasing looks from her colleagues, Chen's face turned as red as a tomato, but her heart was overflowing with sweetness.

This person has come here today specifically to assert sovereignty.

"My young master, what would you like to eat?" Chen simply let go of his inhibitions.

"Just eat what you like to eat, don't be picky."

"Okay, you wait here, I'll go get you your food!"

“That won’t do. I have to show them my considerate side. You sit down, give me the card.”

Chen was forced into his seat.

Their colleagues were too far away to hear what the two were saying.

To everyone's surprise, Director Tang, an internationally renowned director, a well-known domestic entrepreneur, and a wealthy tycoon, personally went to fetch food and soup for Chen, and invited him to sit down and rest. This surprised Chen quite a bit.

It's 2002 now, not 2022.

In today's social climate, it is more common for girls to take care of boys in daily life.

Chen sat there, and Tang Wen served her with a beaming smile, which immediately made many of the older women envious.

Not to mention that my own partner is no match for Director Tang in any way.

At home, he's the type who wouldn't even pick up a fallen soy sauce bottle.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious.

Everyone says Director Tang is a womanizer; if I were younger, I would definitely fall for him too.

Xiao Chen is quite impressive!
She had even managed to control someone like Tang Wen.

The two ate together intimately.

Several young male actors from the Beijing People's Art Theatre hurriedly entered the canteen, and their eyes looked somber.

Chen's conditions are right here.

It's impossible for no one in the courtyard to be tempted.

Now that they see her feeding them, their worries have finally been put to rest.

Ugh!
The goddess is so confused!
Tang Wen is no good man. Don't you know he's got all sorts of scandals going on outside?

Tang Wen glanced at them and said, "A toad trying to eat swan meat."

Chen laughed: "I haven't even exchanged more than a few words with them."

Needless to say, Tang Wen, with his handsome face that scores 93 points in looks, was jealous of her, and she couldn't be happier.

in the afternoon.

Tang Wen took Chen to meet Huang Jianxin and Liu Zhenyun.

The latter is the screenwriter of "Please Praise Me".

"Director Tang has a sharp eye indeed! This must be our leading lady!" Liu Zhenyun was adept at setting traps with his words. But when he wanted to flatter someone, he could be just as eloquent.

"Hello, Teacher Liu, I am Chen."

"I heard you're an actor from the Beijing People's Art Theatre?"

"Yes, I've only starred in one stage play so far."

"To be a lead actor at such a young age, that's incredible!" Liu Zhenyun gave a thumbs up: "I'm not just praising him, Director Huang, but I think Chen's image is very suitable for the role."

Huang Jianxin glanced at him: I didn't say it didn't meet the requirements. You cunning fellow, now you're playing the good guy.

The two sat down and started chatting.

After reading their revised script, Tang Wen gradually frowned.

Director Huang and Liu Zhenyun exchanged a glance: "Director Tang, is there anything you're not satisfied with in the script?"

"Hmm, the female lead is a bit thin." Tang Wen didn't hide anything.

Before the two could refute or explain.

Tang Wen directly offered empty promises: "To be honest, I have high hopes for the script you two have polished. I think it has the potential to win awards, but overall, the plot and characters are too bland. It's not enough to touch people's hearts."

Awarded?

The two of them were stunned.

They suddenly remembered that Tang Wen was a renowned director who had won the Golden Lion Award.

"Do you think the female lead's screen time could be increased?"

"That's right, even the ending could be changed, with the female lead driving the plot. For example, how about the female lead personally sending the person who saved her to prison in the end?"

"Huh? Perfect, brilliant, brilliant!"

Whether it was an act or not, Liu Zhenyun readily agreed and immediately took out a pen to start writing and drawing in his notebook.

Huang Jianxin didn't have time to pay attention to him. He frowned and pondered for a while: "It's not that it's impossible, but in that case, the movie's length will probably exceed one hundred minutes."

“Money is not a problem. I will add another 20% investment. If this film is completed, it can be submitted to European film festivals.”

Huang Jianxin was certainly tempted, though he wasn't particularly greedy.

They do have a desire for fame.

In the film industry, once you have fame, you won't have to worry about money.

Chen also had a printed copy of the script in her hand. She didn't say a word the whole time, but her eyes shone brighter as she looked at Tang Wen's profile.

Half an hour later, Tang Wen finished explaining his ideas and left Huang and Liu to discuss the plot.

He led Chen out of the teahouse
"I've been chosen as the female lead?" Chen couldn't help but ask.

"Otherwise what? Why would I go to all this trouble for someone else to be the female lead?" Tang Wen looked at him as if he were being strange.

Although he didn't quite believe what he said, Chen couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

no way.

Looking at Tang Wen's face, even though she knew he had a bunch of women around him, how could she bear to really get angry with him?
“I feel like this isn’t real! This is the female lead in a movie that you’re producing, Huang Jianxin is directing, and Liu Zhenyun is writing. I thought she would have to audition at least a few times.” Chen moved closer to him.

Tang Wen put his arm around her shoulder: "You underestimate us. You got into the Beijing People's Art Theatre without even having to audition. I'm the investor, and aside from handpicking you for the lead role, I don't interfere with the production at all. If you can't even give us this much face, you might as well find someone else to invest in!"

"How domineering."

"Ok?"

Tang Wen stopped, turned around and their eyes met, his gaze filled with aggression.

The distance is getting closer.

Chen's heart pounded like a deer's, and she instinctively closed her eyes.

As a result, after waiting for a long time, the next step was not achieved.

She opened her eyes in confusion.

Tang Wen grinned mischievously and asked, "Miss, why are you closing your eyes?"

Chen was both embarrassed and angry, wishing she could bite him: "You're so bad!"

In my haste, I even used inverted sentences.

She turned and left in a huff.

Tang Wen grabbed her, pulled her back into his arms, and kissed her hard around the waist.

After a long while, Chen, breathless, pushed him away and said, "If you tease me again, see if I'll talk to you again."

Unfortunately, her tone was soft and lacked any real threat; it sounded more like she was being coquettish.

"This movie could actually win awards?"

"Yes, you'll definitely be nominated. Just focus on your performance."

I ate for half a day.

Tang Wen tried to make a move several times, but Chen held him down.

The two went to Chen's alma mater, the Central Academy of Drama.

It was Chen who suggested it.

That's why she's so smart.

Although I don't intend to fight or argue with other women online.

But I can't remain unknown and be her woman.

It's not enough for their workplace to know; it would be best if their alma mater, the Central Academy of Drama, also knew about their relationship.

The car stopped in front of the Central Academy of Drama.

Chen laughed and said, "Are you scared? If anyone is worried about anything, just call me 'good sister,' and we won't go in."

"Are you kidding me? Why should I be afraid?"

Tang Wen grabbed her hand and strode towards the school gate: "My woman doesn't need to hide!"

One sentence was enough to make Chen Xin's heart flutter, her beautiful eyes filled with affection.

Tang Wen is surrounded by an aura wherever he goes.

Even the security guards at the Central Academy of Drama know him.

After the two entered and walked away, the security guard immediately reported to his supervisor: "Director Tang Wen has come to the Central Academy of Drama!"

A class is in session at the Central Academy of Drama.

There were quite a few people active on campus.

Seeing Tang Wen holding her hand so openly and not letting go even when they were in crowds, Chen felt as sweet as if she had eaten a sugar cake dipped in honey.

"Director Tang? Oh, Director Tang, hello! Senior Sister Chen, hello."

The young students were shocked to see the two holding hands.

Director Tang and Senior Sister Chen are a couple?!
It seems that Senior Sister Chen is not only a good student, but also has an exceptional talent for dating.

No wonder the teacher uses her as an example to spur us on every day.

"You're quite famous at the Central Academy of Drama!" Tang Wen joked.

"Of course, I'm a model student." Chen tossed her ponytail, looking charming.

I went around and met a few future stars.

Tang Wen saw Tang Yan, who had long legs.

She is a freshman in college this year.

The two didn't linger and hurriedly left the campus before the teachers from the Central Academy of Drama could stop them.

The main reason was that she was a "good older sister" and didn't want the teachers to bother Tang Wen.

"Good sister, I want something else." Inside the car, the two hugged each other, and Tang Wen said in a sickeningly sweet voice.

"What...what do you want?" Chen's ears were tingling, unable to resist his advances.

He could only silently curse himself for being so useless.

"Anything you want?" Tang Wen winked, his hand beginning to reach for the top.

Hmm, this "good older sister" is quite something...

(End of this chapter)