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

Chapter 271 The Problem with "Bright Sword": A Lone Man and Two Women
Since the leaders of Jiangnan have invited a design master like Li Xinggang.

It implies something in itself.

Upon first meeting Designer Li, Tang Wen understood this meaning.

If all you want is a regular CBD building, there's no need for the leader to personally invite people over.

Therefore, Tang Wen proposed a height of 59 floors.

Once the building is completed, it must become a landmark in Jiangnan!
After all, if you're going to do something, you have to do it exceptionally well!

After agreeing to sign the design contract the next day, Li Xinggang took his leave.

Tang Wen and Secretary-General Zhang were left.

The latter spoke first: "How does Mr. Tang plan to raise more than 40 billion yuan?"

Tang Wen: "Even with expedited construction, it would still take three years for such a large building to be completed, right?"

"Based on domestic experience, the construction period is generally around five years."

"There's no need to worry about funding," Tang Wenfeng said casually.

An hour later, Secretary-General Zhang rubbed his temples and came to report to the leader.

"He chose a model that combines full self-financing with bank loans?" The leader was slightly surprised.

"Yes, and the loan ratio will be kept to within one-third as much as possible." Secretary-General Zhang said with a wry smile.
“I told him that the bank would provide policy support, but he still insisted on his own plan.”

The significance of this project is different! Using too many loans might sound bad if word got out.

"Really?" The leader smiled.

"What he said next was almost arrogant." Seeing that the leader was in a good mood, Secretary-General Zhang also said with a smile, "President Tang said: 'It's only 4 billion over a few years, there's no need to use too many loans, it's not like we lack the ability...'"

"Hahaha," the leader chuckled, "Alright, please invite the capable Mr. Tang to my office tomorrow."

The next day at noon, Tang Wen had lunch at the leader's office and walked out of the government building with a proud and arrogant air.

The design was handled by Li Xinggang's team.

Aside from trusting his abilities, the main reason was that he was someone the leadership had invited.

Tang Wen also owns two plots of land in the capital.

A plot of land was prepared for the construction of a company building.

The other area is planned for residential development.

The design work was simply entrusted to Li Xinggang's team.

"Director Tang's abilities are truly astonishing!" Li Xinggang praised him repeatedly.

Generally speaking, real estate groups with a market value of tens of billions of yuan also need to rely on financing to undertake such large-scale construction projects.

Tang Wen didn't need it.

Surprisingly, the Jiangnan side tacitly approved it.

I really don't know how deep his pockets are.

"It's not a matter of strength, just the favor of the times," Tang Wen said modestly, then talked about the progress: "The land purchase fee will be paid in installments. The first installment has already been paid, and the relevant procedures are being processed. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held after the New Year... We hope the design drawings can be completed as soon as possible."

"No problem," Li Xinggang readily agreed.

Tang Wen has already transferred 30% of the initial design fee to his studio.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be attended by leaders, and Tang Wen's investment amount will be announced, although it will be a bit high-profile.

But what he wanted was for those with ulterior motives to see it, so as to intimidate some people: Don't mess with me, I have a real god behind me!

I boarded the train back to Beijing.

The thought of the 40 billion yuan investment made Tang Wen feel a bit of pressure.

Sigh, I can't shake my greedy nature.

When I see something attractive, well, when I see an opportunity, I want to take advantage of it.

I have the same problem I had when I was scrolling through TikTok in my past life: I can see ten pretty girls in three minutes...

There was pressure.

The motivation has also arrived.

The car was on its way back to Beijing from Jiangnan.

Tang Wen has come up with two themes, both of which are series of movies based on past lives.

In terms of results, there is a certain guarantee.

Upon arriving in the capital, before he could even write down the ideas for the two projects...

Mr. Du Liang, the original author and screenwriter of "Bright Sword", came to our door.

To be precise, he had been waiting for more than a week.

Since it concerned the S-level project "Bright Sword", Tang Wen made an appointment with Du Liang for tea in his office the next morning.

The second half of "Bright Sword" simply cannot be filmed.

After several rejections, Du Liang finally faced reality and developed a new script that revolved around the first half of the war story.

The focus is on war, with little attention paid to hospital care; the final special era is essentially glossed over.

The script was approved.

The project is about to start.

This is Blue Star Entertainment's first foray into war dramas.

With such a large investment amount, Tang Wen naturally took it very seriously.

"Have you managed to invite directors Zhang Qian and Chen Jian?"

Tang Wen asked casually.

Du Liang is not only a screenwriter; you can see him busy with everything, wholeheartedly wanting to make a good drama.

Blue Star simply gave him the title of producer.

His salary didn't increase much, but he gained a lot more say in the business.

Du Liang became even more busy and worked harder for the film crew.

"China Film Group approached two directors, and they agreed to co-direct."

Zhang Qian and Chen Jian were the original directors of "Bright Sword".

Everyone in the industry knows that anything produced by Bluestar is guaranteed to be of high quality.

Furthermore, the production team provided excellent benefits and the pay was generous.

Then, Lin, the chief secretary from China Film Group, stepped in to invite them. Since both of their schedules were available, they naturally agreed.

"Is the problem now with the actors?"

“Well, Li Youbin is very suitable for the role of Li Yunlong, but unfortunately his health is not very good, and he has some concerns about going to the Northwest with us to film.” Du Liang shrugged.

"What about the others?"

"With Director Tang personally overseeing the production, everyone will be fine," Du Liang said with a smile, offering his compliment.

Tang Wen shook his head. The male leads of "Bright Sword" were the original cast from the original timeline.

Only Duan Peng was replaced by Wang Baoqiang, who works under Bluestar.

In addition, there have been significant changes in the female lead.

Initially, Tang Wen intended to give the role of the female lead to Gao Yuanyuan.

But later, she became famous for her role in "Infernal Affairs".

We don't really need this role anymore, and my schedule doesn't allow it.

Tang Wen gave the two female leads to Hu Jing and Zeng Li.

One of them played "Xiuqin" and the other played "Tian Yu".

In terms of appearance, Zeng Li looks mature and is more suitable for "Xiuqin" after makeup, but she is more heroic and beautiful than the original.

Hu Jing is innocent and carefree, and is equally suitable to play the role of nurse Tian Yu.

After talking with Du Liang, Tang Wen said, "Since the other actors are fine, I'll personally visit Teacher Li Youbin."

Du Liang laughed loudly: "With Director Tang in charge, success is sure to be achieved."

He has been rejected by Li Youbin several times.

But I don't take it to heart; I really hope they can act in the show and do a good job.

These days, most artists have some degree of enthusiasm.

Unlike later generations, where everyone was only after money.

2002 was a difficult year for Li Youbin.

He was officially transferred from Changchun Film Studio to August First Film Studio.

However, living in the capital is not easy.

He is an actor within the system, and in previous years he didn't have much income.

Coupled with marital problems, he left the house to his wife and son.

He moved into the staff dormitory of the August First Film Studio. Tang Wen visited him there.

He and his girlfriend were talking about the TV series "Bright Sword".

"This is a great opportunity. Blue Star is famous for promoting its actors. Why don't you think about it again?" Shi Lanya advised.

Old Li and Li Youbin sat on the edge of the bed, looking ashamed and dejected.

It looked like Li Yunlong, who had secretly drunk alcohol, was being reprimanded by the political commissar.

The two met while filming a movie and are now together, but he has nothing. He may not have anything right now, but he should at least give her something to look forward to.

However, his health was indeed failing him.

I fell ill from overwork while on set a few days ago.

Thanks to Shi Lanya's meticulous care.

Their relationship blossomed under these circumstances.

Before Li Youbin could speak, there was a knock on the door.

Is Teacher Li Youbin home?

"Yes, who is it?" Not just anyone can come up to the August 1st staff dormitory.

There won't be any safety issues.

"Hello, Teacher Li, I am Tang Wen."

Tang Wen personally visited with Xia Tian.

But after he said that, the two people in the room looked at each other blankly, and even seemed a little flustered.

The two said at the same time, "Who did he say he was?" / "He said he was Tang Wen?"

A person’s name is like a tree’s shadow!
Tang Wen's rise to prominence has been meteoric for two years now.

At first, many people thought he was a shooting star.

They might shine for a moment, but they'll likely fade into obscurity afterward.

After all, how many directors achieve fame at a young age?
Even Chen Kaige, who comes from an artistic family, didn't direct his first film until he was over thirty.

However, two years later, everyone realized that this was no shooting star. Director Tang has achieved both awards and box office success, and is almost becoming a star!

Tang Wen's current status is so high that even popular actors in the industry have to look up to him.

Therefore, the two people inside the room thought they had misheard.

Could it be someone with the same name?

Despite thinking this, I immediately stood up.

Li Youbin quickly straightened his clothes, stepped forward to open the door, and immediately saw the dashing Tang Wen: "Oh, Director Tang, it really is you! I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting!"

"I apologize for my intrusion, Teacher Li."

"How could that be! It's an honor to have you here, truly, an honor to have you here." Li Youbin, usually so composed, seemed a little flustered upon seeing Tang Wen.

It's similar to the feeling of a master programmer in later generations suddenly being visited by Lei Jun.

Upon entering, Tang Wen glanced around the dormitory; it was a simple one-room apartment, similar to those in later generations.

There wasn't even a place to hang clothes to dry inside.

Li Youbin and his girlfriend, who was busy making tea, exchanged a glance and made up their minds: Director Tang's personal invitation must be because of "Bright Sword".

This time, you must agree.

After sitting down, Tang Wen greeted her with a smile, "Is Teacher Li in good health?"

He was just asking casually.

Li Youbin was filled with apprehension: He had just decided to take on this role, so surely Director Tang wouldn't look down on him because of his health condition?

"Good, good."

Tang Wen nodded, then looked at the woman in the house, feeling she looked somewhat familiar: "I haven't introduced this lady yet?"

"Shi Lanya, my girlfriend."

"Hello, Miss Shi, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

Shi Lanya glanced at the beautiful Xia Tian, ​​unsure of their relationship: "Director Tang has a good memory. I'm an actress from the Beijing People's Art Theatre."

Some time ago, Tang Wen visited the Beijing People's Art Theatre, and she was there too.

Knowing that his junior classmate Chen from the Central Academy of Drama had an ambiguous relationship with Director Tang.

Tang Wen smiled at Li Youbin: "That's really fate. I just happened to go to the Central Academy of Drama a while ago."

They exchanged a few pleasantries.

He got straight to the point: "Teacher Li has some concerns about acting in 'Bright Sword,' and I'm here today to dispel those concerns."

Tang Wen's words conveyed respect.

Li Youbin was flattered and wanted to agree immediately, but he also wanted to know how Tang Wen would dispel his concerns.
"Teachers, shall we go downstairs together?"

The two exchanged a glance and, of course, did not refuse.

Wait until you walk down the old stairs.

A white medium-sized van with its lights on was parked downstairs.

As the group got out of the car, the bodyguard opened the door.

The carriage was fully equipped with sofas, tables, and beds, and on the table, a hot pot was steaming.

These days, motorhomes are quite rare in the country.

Li Youbin and his companion had hardly ever seen such a person before, and their eyes widened in surprise.

"This, this is?"

"It was a motorhome assigned to Teacher Li for use in the 'Bright Sword' film crew."

After Tang Wen finished his introduction, Xia Tian invited, "Please, both of you, let's have a meal in the car tonight."

"President Xia, please. President Tang..."

Li Youbin was somewhat dazed.

The vehicles are medium to large-sized motorhomes, which cannot be driven with a regular private car driver's license. They were ordered by Blue Star Entertainment from an overseas motorhome company, and there are more than a dozen in total.

Besides the Blue Star crew, each of Tang Wen's women had her own private car.

The group sat down, the RV door was closed, and the air conditioner blew hot air, quickly raising the temperature.

It's much warmer than the dorm upstairs.

Touched, Li Youbin raised his glass and said, "President Tang, we don't need the RV. I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but when I was young, I never complained about filming in the desert. Now I'm being dramatic."

After clinking glasses with him, Tang Wen said seriously:
"The Northwest is freezing cold, with temperatures dropping to minus twenty degrees Celsius. Most of the scenes were filmed in winter. It's not just that it's hard for Teacher Li to endure, even for a young and strong man."

You're not the only one in the crew with a motorhome.

Three units were prepared in total, for the lead actors to use together.

There are also food trucks to ensure that everyone can have hot meals and soup every day.

In addition, there is a team of accompanying doctors.

To put it bluntly, if anyone catches a cold or fever, they can get an IV drip right away.

These words surprised both of the seasoned actors who had never seen much of the world.

That's incredibly thoughtful!
Shi Lanya blurted out, "This isn't filming, it's just enjoying ourselves!"

Xia Tian smiled and replied, "These conditions will all be reflected in the contract and will definitely be fulfilled."

"I believe in Director Tang, and I believe in President Xia!"

The two of them, of course, believed it.

Such famous directors and bosses of such large companies wouldn't come over late at night to joke around with them.

The contract was signed the following day.

The production team for "Bright Sword" has begun operations.

The actors signed contracts one after another.

RVs were a novelty for Zeng Li and Hu Jing, who discovered that the two of them owned one, made a special trip to see it.

Tang Wen led the two to the carriage and quietly closed the door.

Zeng Li, with her sharp eyes, asked warily, "Why did you close the car door?"

"It's so cold, do you like to leave the door open?" Tang Wen asked back.

"Me, you, humph, you better be!"

Tang Wen looked at the bright and elegant Zeng Li, then at the lively and charming Hu Jing: "Li Zi, you've reminded me. In this situation, a man and two women alone in a room, it's really exciting!"

"You dare? There are two of us." Zeng Li glared at him: This guy is getting bolder and bolder, he's not even going to pretend anymore, is he?
There was also a lone man and two women.

The original quote was "a lone man and a lone woman," don't you know that?
“Yes, Pear is a leading lady, a female warrior. Pear, go! Show him what’s what.” Hu Jing was not afraid at all; she blinked her big eyes, looking eager to try.

(End of this chapter)