Huayu timely rain, they forced me to be the top star

Chapter 132 Liu's Mother: You're probably in love! Another storm

"You want to be a director?" Liu Yifei did not hide her true thoughts from Zhang Yang.

Now the cross-border trend has not started yet, and the film industry is still dominated by big directors, followed by professional directors who graduated from professional schools.

Zhang Yang wants to be a director at such a young age. Once the news gets out, everyone will be pessimistic about it, and he will also encounter suppression and criticism from directors in the established circle.

This has nothing to do with ability and is definitely not a good choice!

"Yes, I want to be a director." Zhang Yang's eyes were serious: "Whether I have the ability or not, I think words are not enough, so let's not discuss it for now."

"We will be working together to shoot "So Young" in early March. By then, I will try to get Director Yan Zi to qualify as the assistant director. You can tell the difference on the spot."

"Okay." Liu Yifei nodded politely.

Zhang Yang said that she would let facts speak for themselves, so why should she question and attack?

When the time comes, if it works, it will work, and if it doesn’t, it will not work.

"But even if you have the ability, there is still pressure." Liu Yifei expressed another concern in her mind.

"There will be pressure, but it's not as great as you think." Zhang Yang could sense the concern in Liu Yifei's words, raised his eyes and smiled: "You know I have a lot of connections. I recently learned about the decision of some people above me to vigorously support the entertainment industry and new directors."

"You see, Director Yan Zi's producer is Mr. Han San, and Guo Xiaosi and others have crossed over to become directors, so naturally I can do it too."

"The moves of Internet giants to enter the entertainment industry are becoming more and more obvious. When the traffic is materialized, it will drive the development of the entertainment industry."

"One step faster, every step faster!"

His Zhang Yang version of "Miss Granny" is better than the original two versions.

However, the youth group has the advantage of small investment and the disadvantage of a fixed and low upper limit of the audience.

Even if we wait a few years and the number of domestic cinema chains and screens increases, the box office revenue that can be sold will not be much higher.

Unlike a movie like "The Wandering Earth", if it were released now, it would at most make 2 billion at the box office, but it could make 40 to 50 billion in the future. This is the limitation of the times.

Therefore, by shooting youth films now, small investments can bring high returns, which can help them complete the initial accumulation, and then wait for the market to develop before shooting those blockbuster films with high investments and high returns.

Although Liu Yifei has failed in recent years, her popularity base is still there and her face is good enough. She has no problem playing the role of a youthful girl. At least she is more appealing than other 85 flowers.

After the release of "So Young", Liu Yifei's status in the circle will definitely be even higher, and she will also be able to boost the box office of "Miss Granny", similar to Bai Baihe who will be very popular for a while in the future.

Otherwise, Zhang Yang would definitely choose Liu Shishi to shoot this movie.

"It's OK as long as you have considered everything." Liu Yifei saw that Zhang Yang was not impulsive but had thought it through carefully, so she didn't say anything more and went straight back to the point: "You want me to form a filming team?"

"Yes." Zhang Yang nodded. "As for investment, I will invest the director, the male lead and the screenwriter's salary, and convert it into a share of the box office. The rest will be invested by Guangguang and Anle."

"If there is a gap, you can invest money or convert your film salary into investment. It doesn't matter if you don't want to, I will find all the money."

He doesn't need to worry about failure when making a movie, so he doesn't need to consider finding others to share the risk.

But the market is still relatively traditional, and no one can go without good publicity and promotion resources and film schedules.

Letting Enlight and Guangxian invest will allow him to make the pie bigger and earn more money, rather than losing his own interests and paying protection fees.

"You've been in the entertainment industry for so many years, you can put together a film shooting team, right?" Zhang Yang raised his eyebrows.

He has connections in investment and distribution, but he only started to get involved in the film industry last year when he joined the cast of The Four, so he doesn't know many people in the production team.

Of course, this matter can also be handled by the investors, but that will result in the loss of a lot of voice and interests, so it is the last option.

"I can pull it up." Liu Yifei nodded: "If this is your requirement for me to play the female lead."

"How dare I ask you for anything?" Zhang Yang shook his head, smiling: "I am clearly asking for something, and I am still eating and drinking for free at your house."

"It's good that you know." Liu Yifei gently kicked Zhang Yang with her foot, and then asked: "I don't look down on you, but if your ability as a director can't impress me, how can we get this project done?"

It was put on hold until you, Zhang Yang, were capable of directing a movie.

Or find a suitable director to shoot it?
"I'll ask Director Jiang to arrange a suitable director." Zhang Yang answered straightforwardly.

His strength can definitely impress Liu Yifei, so he is not afraid to give this alternative.

"Then I'll discuss it with my mom and start selecting the right people first, and then start preparations two months before the start of filming." Liu Yifei's expression became serious: "When are you going to start filming this drama?"

"So Young should be wrapped up in June, or July?" Zhang Yang asked.

"I have the second part of The Four to shoot in July." Liu Yifei said, "I remember Director Chen also invited you to help him be a martial arts director when you have time."

"Then we can only wait until you finish filming The Four." Zhang Yang spread his hands and said helplessly, "Then let's schedule it for September. Even if The Four haven't finished filming by then, we can still give priority to filming supporting roles and my own scenes. Then I can devote myself to directing."

"Sorry to have made you wait so long." Liu Yifei felt a little embarrassed.

She was so focused on the script that she forgot about her schedule.

"It doesn't matter. This script is written for you and it must be adapted to your schedule." Zhang Yang said it beautifully.

In fact, if Liu Yifei had time, he would be in a bit of a dilemma.

Recently he is in contact with the drama "Legend of the Mermaid", a project supported by CCTV. It is also the second TV drama broadcasted by Zhao Liying as the female lead in the original trajectory. It was broadcast on Mango TV and CCTV Channel 1 successively.

This is a popular drama that was effectively broadcast. Although it did not reach the level of a blockbuster, it was just enough to build on Zhao Liying's popularity after she became famous with "The Female Prime Minister" and increased her popularity among the public.

Later, Zhao Liying was able to get the two projects "Come on, Mr. Love" and "The Journey of Flower" thanks to this drama.

There is still a gap in investment for this drama, but it is expected to start filming between April and June this year.

Mo Xiangwan has been following up on the issue of Zhao Liying as the female lead, and a preliminary agreement has been reached.

He also wanted to get the male lead role, which would increase his popularity while also allowing him to connect with CCTV.

If Liu Yifei had time to make a movie, then he would have to give up this project and there would be no need to worry about it now.

"You have a conscience." Liu Yifei smiled and said, "I won't bother with you about what happened on New Year's Eve."

"What happened on New Year's Eve?" Zhang Yang pretended to be confused.

"Huh?" Liu Yifei's eyes suddenly turned unfriendly.

She would not allow Zhang Yang to forget what happened that night.

That makes her look very unattractive!
"Are you talking about the time you bit me and made me bleed?" Zhang Yang asked.

"You deserve it." Liu Yifei waved her fist in a pretentious manner. Liu Xiaoli, who happened to be outside the door calling for help, said: "."

So, she really didn't hear it wrong and didn't misunderstand.

This little cabbage in my garden has really been taken advantage of.

"I just remember the pain. How about doing it again?" Zhang Yang suddenly stood up, his eyes full of aggression.

"Come on if you're not afraid." Liu Yifei deliberately showed her teeth and made a biting gesture.

Zhang Yang blinked and suggested earnestly, "Sister Yifei, your hump nose is very unique, but would you really like to have your front teeth corrected?"

He is not very accepting of porcelain teeth that will become popular among celebrities in the future.

Every time he watched a movie or TV series, the stars' glowing white teeth reminded him of H toothpaste, which was very distracting.

But if you use braces to do some physical correction and trim the gums, that will only add points.

"!" Liu Yifei widened her eyes.

Her face began to turn red, and finally her neck and ears turned red as well.

Of course she knew that her teeth were not very nice, and she also knew the nicknames that some people on the Internet had given her.

But she doesn't care. She won't change or prove herself just because of what others say, which will only waste her energy.

Of course, she will listen to reasonable advice that is good for her.

But she never expected that one day she would be "pointed at by someone" about this matter.

This person is still Zhang Yang!
"I'll bite you to death!" Liu Yifei took a few steps forward, grabbed Zhang Yang's arm and bit it.

Zhang Yang immediately activated his internal energy to protect himself and pretended to cry out "It hurts".

Liu Xiaoli: “.”

If the relationship wasn't good enough, Zhang Yang would never dare to say that.

After waiting for about three minutes and making sure that the two people in the room were chatting normally, she raised her hand and knocked on the door: "Xixi, Ayang, it's time for dinner!"

Liu Yifei's eyes flashed with panic. She pushed Zhang Yang away and sorted out her clothes before shouting, "Okay, Mom, the door is not locked, you can come in."

"Mom will wait for you in the restaurant." Of course Liu Xiaoli would not go in.

A few minutes later, all three were sitting at the dining table.

Zhang Yang looked normal, not like he had done anything wrong, and he was still able to provide emotional value when chatting with Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Yifei had an illusion that the way her mother looked at Zhang Yang seemed to have something more than before.

"Mom, why are the foods we eat today so nutritious?" Liu Yifei asked puzzledly.

Turtle soup, braised yellow eel, black-bone chicken stewed with wolfberry, etc.

"You kid, Ayang works every day, shouldn't you eat something good to replenish your body?" Liu Xiaoli had an expression that said you are too ignorant.

Liu Yifei felt that her mother was too nice to Zhang Yang: "That day was about the same."

"What do you know?" Liu Xiaoli showed her authority as an elder.

Liu Yifei: “.”

Okay, she stopped talking.

Zhang Yang didn't care. Everything he ate could be refined into internal energy, so he could handle some replenishment.

After eating and drinking, Zhang Yang returned to the computer room to continue editing. Liu Yifei took Liu Xiaoli to the study, holding the script and said, "Mom, this is the script written by Ayang. Investment is not a problem. I think it is well written and I want to be the heroine. He wants me to help him get a filming team together. What do you think?"

Liu Xiaoli: “.”

I think you are a love-brained person.

After reading the script and listening to Zhang Yang's arrangements, Liu Xiaoli was persuaded by Liu Yifei to support the crew in filming this drama. She herself also planned to play the elderly version of the heroine.

The next day, the mother and daughter talked about this with Zhang Yang, and he readily agreed: "Aunt Liu, actually I also thought about asking you to act in the role at the beginning. You are so beautiful that you should act in movies. After putting on makeup, it is also suitable for you to play the old sister Sissi."

"But I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd be tired. It's great like this now."

Liu Xiaoli laughed out loud.

Liu Yifei:
She was a little envious of Zhang Yang's ability to speak so quickly.

For the next week, Zhang Yang stayed at Liu Yifei's house, familiarizing himself with the script in advance and discussing who to bring into the crew.

During this period, he went out and met Liu Shi and Shi Nazha several times, and successfully got several opportunities.

Gained a senior connection at Yida Film and Television and a senior connection at Huace Film and Television.

Get the inside scoop on a future top star.

The time came to February.

Zhang Yang felt that it was inappropriate to stay at Liu Yifei's house any longer.

He was about to say hello to the Liu family mother and daughter and leave, but Liu Yifei came to him first: "Ayang, are you feeling okay?"

Zhang Yang: ???
"Why am I not okay?"

Liu Yifei took out her phone and handed it over: "Didn't you check Weibo?"

Zhang Yang took a closer look and found that it was Yu Zhen’s account page.

After reading ten lines at a glance, he pinched his eyebrows.

If this guy didn't jump out, he would have been living too comfortably recently and almost forgotten to deal with him.

"Why bother."

If you don't do it, you won't die.

(End of this chapter)