Entertainment: I just want to be the boss behind the scenes

Chapter 166 003 Ultra-thin

It took Meng Bai almost ten minutes to finish reading the whole story.

He closed the script and let out a long breath.

After I get back, I must ask Liu Jun to add "youth campus" to the theme label of "Psychological Crime".

Anyone who dares to say no will have "Gardenia Blossoms" slapped in his face.

"Have you finished reading it?" He Jiong looked at Meng Bai and asked expectantly, "How do you feel about it?"

"Uh... a youth story with a very distinctive and chilling style." Meng Bai tried hard to think of a euphemistic way to describe it. "I'm just curious why they just ended the story with the heroine's three roommates."

"Youth always needs some surprises and pain to grow, and this is also an opportunity for the hero and heroine to change."

He Jiong said with a confident expression: "In fact, we also talked about this issue during our previous discussion. In the end, I still feel that letting people die directly will make the plot more impactful."

Wow, this is really shocking, it's a pure shock wave! Meng Bai thought to himself.

He Jiong saw his strange expression and couldn't help asking, "Why, Meng Bai, do you think this design is inappropriate?"

"...Not bad." Meng Bai said.

Although he felt this part was quite abstract when he first saw it, after reading the rest of the story, he felt that it was relatively acceptable.

This is not a problem with the design of a certain plot, but a problem with the entire script.

But then again, Meng Bai couldn't just say "your book is too bad, change it", so he could only sigh: "Youth is about running hard and then suddenly falling down."

He Jiong's eyes lit up: "This sentence summarizes it very well, and I think it also matches the tone of this drama. Meng Bai, if you don't mind, I plan to use this sentence as the slogan of the movie."

"It doesn't matter, just use it." Meng Bai said hurriedly.

It can be seen that He Jiong, who is directing for the first time, is very serious about this movie.

But then again, if you're really serious about it, shouldn't the first thing you do be to find a serious director?
However, he couldn't say this directly. In response to all the questions raised by He Jiong, Meng Bai spoke nonsense in a sincere tone.

After all, this is not your own project, so there is no need to interfere.

If the results are good, people may think that the original method is better. If the results are not good, then it is even more of a blame game.

This kind of thing will only make you unpopular with everyone.

He Jiong himself naturally knew this, so he just talked about it briefly and then turned the topic to business.

"The film is expected to start shooting next month, but because some of the scenes need to be filmed in Thailand, it will take longer, about one and a half months." He Jiong introduced: "Huayi is responsible for the promotion of the film, and it is currently scheduled for the National Day holiday. So if we want to start a new program, it will take at least until mid-to-late October."

He Chen thought about it and felt that this time was fine.

Variety shows are different from film and television dramas. They do not require a full season to be filmed. Generally, they can be broadcast after recording two or three episodes.

As long as the program team can prepare the personnel, venue and script in advance, it can be broadcast in November, which will be the main project of Mango TV in the fourth quarter.

If the show performs well, we can make the second season next year.

"By the way, He Zi, I think the idea of 'double hosting' that you told me about before is very good. The show will be interesting only when the guests are competing with each other, and we really need another person who can control the show." He Jiong said, "It would be best if someone can complement me, especially in terms of professionalism. We can see if there are any suitable legal programs."

Professionalism, legal, and the ability to control the situation...

Meng Bai looked at He Chen and said, "I have actually thought of a suitable candidate, but I don't know if our program team can invite him."

"Who?" He Chen asked doubtfully.

He Jiong on the side seemed to understand and said: "Meng Bai, you want to talk about Teacher Yan Bening, right?"

"That's right." Meng Bai asked, "Does Teacher He have any friendship with him?"

"We can't say we are close friends, but we have met before." He Jiong nodded and said to He Chen, "He is indeed a good fit."

He Chen was very upset. How could I not know that he was suitable? The key point was that he was from CCTV, so I had to be able to invite him!
"It should be okay. After all, this is an online variety show, not a program of the satellite TV station." He Jiong thought it was worth a try: "In fact, the key lies in his own idea. People may not be willing to participate in this kind of entertainment program. So, when I'm done with my work for a while, I'll contact someone and ask." Although local satellite TV stations and CCTV belong to two different systems, as one of the top hosts in the country, He Jiong's network of contacts should not be underestimated.

They chatted about other issues of the program, and knowing that He Jiong was busy with the movie, the two left quickly.

Before leaving, Meng Bai hesitated for a moment and still did not mention that he had a "friend" auditioning. Mainly because he felt that it was not worth owing this favor.

Of course, this "not worth it" refers to this movie.

After saying goodbye to He Chen, Meng Bai took out his cell phone and sent a WeChat message to Song Zhi.

[Girl, I'm done, how about you? ]

After waiting for a while, she didn't reply, so he guessed that she was in the middle of an audition. Meng Bai didn't stand there stupidly, and prepared to go back to the car and wait.

After taking two steps, he stopped again. After thinking for two seconds, he turned and entered a convenience store nearby.

"Hello, welcome." The clerk was a young man, and he said with a standard smile: "What can I do for you?"

Meng Bai looked at the shelf on the side of the front desk, picked up a bottle of water, looked under it, and then asked the clerk, "Do you have a size 55?"

The clerk was stunned for a moment, then reacted and showed an expression of "I understand, buddy": "Hello, it's at the bottom."

After that, he added: "If you need comfort, you can try Okamoto's 003 ultra-thin model."

"Is this it?" Meng Bai picked up a cream-colored box.

"That's right." The clerk tapped the cash register a few times: "The total is 98 yuan. Cash or scan code? If you scan code, WeChat and Alipay are both acceptable."

"Alipay, thank you." Meng Bai took out his mobile phone.

Ever since Penguin spent a ton of money on a wave of red envelopes during this year's Spring Festival Gala, WeChat and Alipay have been competing fiercely in the field of mobile payments. Now even roadside stalls will have payment codes from both companies posted on them.

After getting the things back to the car, Meng Bai put the "ultra-thin version" in his pocket.

As I said before, he is a man who plans before he acts.

Some things are better to be prepared and not use them, rather than looking for them when the time comes, as that would be too disruptive to your mood.

After waiting in the car for a long time, the phone rang. It was Song Zhi sending a message asking him where he was.

I sent her my location, and after a while, I saw her running towards the entrance of the Huayi Film and Television building.

After opening the door and getting in the car, Song Zhi leaned back in the passenger seat and let out a long sigh.

"Drink some water." Meng Bai handed over the water he had just bought. "How was the audition?"

"I don't know. The crew didn't say it directly, but I feel like there's little hope." Song Zhi said happily.

Meng Bai glanced at her and said, "You are so happy even though there is little hope?"

"Oh, it's just a minor role in a movie. If I fail, I fail!"

In fact, ever since she saw Meng Bai before, she no longer had any intention of auditioning and was only thinking about the arrangements for the afternoon and evening.

Seeing that the girl was not unhappy, Meng Bai nodded: "Okay, forget it if we can't try. Let's go, where should we go for dinner?"

Song Zhi's eyes lit up, and then he pretended to be casual and said, "Isn't this place close to the school? I haven't been to the 'Back Canteen' for a long time, why not take this opportunity to try it again."

"Okay, I'll listen to you today." Meng Bai said nonchalantly, "But it's past dinner time now, I wonder if we can open it?"

"It's open, don't worry." Song Zhi said affirmatively: "You didn't go there often, so you don't know. It's better to go after dinner time, otherwise there will be too many people and you often can't find a seat."

"Okay, let's go there."

(End of this chapter)