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

Chapter 97: Doing business? You, Liu Shishi, are the most important business

"Yes, how did you know that? How are you going to grab this project?" Liu Shishi once again turned into a supporting actor.

Cai Yinong looked at her deeply, not understanding why she trusted Zhang Yang so much.

Don’t you have any doubt about this?
"It was just a coincidence."

Of course, Zhang Yang couldn't say that because he was a reborn person, he had already prepared a script in his mind: "This TV series called "Female Prime Minister" is invested by Perfect World Pictures and Xishiji Pictures, and the original script was written by Zhang Wei. I also learned about it from Director Gao Xixi when I had dinner with him some time ago."

"If Yu Zhen Studio agrees to produce the film, it will also become one of the co-producers. I heard that he has already started to set up a film and television company called Dongyang Huanyu Film and Television Culture."

This short sentence contained a lot of information, and Cai Yinong and Liu Shishi both fell into deep thought.

Perfect World Pictures is a film and television company established in the capital city in 08. It has invested in many well-known TV series and has extensive connections and capital.

For example, Xishiji Film and Television Company was established with investment from Perfect Film and Television and Gao Xi's team, with each party holding 50% of the shares.

Therefore, for the time being, the TV series "Female Prime Minister" can be said to be a joint production of Gao Xi and Perfect World Pictures.

Screenwriter Zhang Wei is also a figure. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama, and has written scripts for hit TV series such as "Du Lala's Promotion".

Judging from the investors and the cast alone, "The Female Prime Minister" can be considered a high-quality project in the industry, and many companies and actors will strive to cooperate with it.

The so-called contractor is responsible for the actual shooting and production work. The contractor needs to be responsible for the specific work such as shooting, editing, post-production, etc. of the film and television works in accordance with the contract requirements and the intentions of the investor.

If the contractor is a co-producer, they may work in conjunction with other producers, similar to a subcontracting company, and the contractor is the head contractor.

"It's fine if the studio is just a small one, but you're also planning to set up a film and television company. Aren't you afraid of over-exploiting yourself?" Cai Yinong suddenly cursed.

Liu Shishi and Zhang Yang looked at each other tacitly and wanted to laugh.

Cai Yinong is a very stingy person, and what he said now is actually sarcastic.

It is easy to start a company, but it is difficult to run it. After the huge success of "Palace Lock Heart Jade", Yu Zhen has already qualified to enter the market.

There has been no action, but the company just wants to achieve more results and seek better partners and investors. The cooperation with Perfect World Pictures and Xishiji Pictures is likely to be an opportunity for them to get along with each other.

"Are you suggesting that I snatch this drama?" Cai Yinong looked at Zhang Yang with a smile.

"No." Zhang Yang shook his head.

Cai Yinong's smile suddenly froze.

"Sister K, it's impossible for you, or Tangren, to snatch this drama." Zhang Yang said with certainty.

"You do understand me." Cai Yinong laughed meaningfully.

You could say she was conceited and dictatorial, or that she was petty and focused on her own little piece of land, but the Tang people under her leadership had their own development model.

Tangren artists can go out and take on good projects, and if necessary, they will invite outsiders to shoot their own dramas. There will also be resource exchanges between film and television companies, but Tangren Company only shoots its own TV dramas, and all works are independently invested and produced, and the profits and losses are all determined by the company itself.

The advantages and disadvantages of doing this are very obvious. The advantage is that you have absolute say and can avoid interference from external factors, and you don't have to worry about the capital's unspoken rules.

The disadvantages are that it is easy to be targeted, you need to solve problems by yourself when they arise, and the promotion and marketing channels are relatively limited.

No matter what, Tangren will not undertake the production of works of other film and television companies, even if the project looks good.

Cai Yinong wanted to make Yu Zhen uncomfortable from this perspective, and said that she was tempted but would not do it.

"I know my own company." Zhang Yang raised his eyes and smiled.

Cai Yinong tapped her chin lightly and crossed her arms: "It seems that you are not going to convince me to produce this drama."

"Now I'm really curious, what are you going to do to make Yu Zhen uncomfortable?"

It’s impossible that they just poach the screenwriter and script of this drama and have Tangren invest in the filming and production?
That would offend Perfect World and Gao Xi's group, so she might only consider it if the script was something like The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3.

Moreover, Tangren has just finished filming "Xuan-Yuan Sword". According to convention, it will take a break for a few months before starting the next project, which has been scheduled to be an urban drama starring Hu Ge.

Zhang Yang also knows these things!

Liu Shishi also cast a curious look, and then heard her man say: "I will be the producer of this drama, what do you think, Sister K?"

"Are you kidding me?" Cai Yinong was speechless: "What do you have to bear the responsibility? Thoughts?"

"I asked Tangren to make it." Zhang Yang answered as a matter of course.

Cai Yinong didn't understand at all: "Don't keep me in suspense. What exactly is your plan?"

"Sister K, lend me the Tangren team!" Zhang Yang said bluntly: "I will set up a shell company and take over this project with everyone."

Liu Shishi:╯ω╰
Cai Yinong:?
Instinctively, Cai Yinong wanted to say, "You're dreaming."

The Tangren team is lending you to take on a role, who do you think you are?

"Sister K, listen to my analysis." Zhang Yang changed her sitting position and explained seriously: "First of all, in the next few months, only the post-production team will have work, and the filming team will be idle at home. The company will only pay basic wages, and some people will take extra income. It would be better for me to take them all away and take extra income together."

“Everyone’s skills will not become rusty, and you can still earn money from Perfect World, and you can also take the opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship with the other party.”

"Because it's my company that took on this drama, it won't affect our strategy. Even if the TV series isn't well made, it won't affect Tangren's reputation."

"But if the work is well made, Tangren can promote it appropriately."

"If I undertake the production, I can also arrange roles for our own artists."

"Using other people's money, producing our drama, promoting our people, and making Yu Zhen uncomfortable, why not do it?"

Cai Yinong: “.”

You know what, you really don't say it, this thing seems to be really feasible.

If Zhang Yang can really do it, then the employees of Tangren's filming team can make money and improve their work ability at the same time.

Cai Yinong can build her network and promote the artists of her own company without any risks.

As for making Yu Zhen angry, it was actually a trivial matter, but of course she did care about it.

"You drew this cake very well." Cai Yinong thought for a moment and shook his head: "But I don't think you can do it."

Why would Perfect World and Gao Xi's group give up Yu Zhen and take the risk of choosing Zhang Yang's "team"?

Zhang Yang said that he brought the Tangren team to undertake the project, is that true?
"Sister K, this is not your concern." Zhang Yang heard the softening in Cai Yinong's attitude and smiled even more: "You just need to consider whether you can lend me the team. As for the rest, it's my business."

Thanks to the Entertainment Industry Opportunities Handbook, Gao Xixi now owes him a favor, so this matter can be discussed if he comes in person.

Of course, favors only give him an opportunity to compete at the negotiation table. The Tangren filming team is the embodiment of strength and the bargaining chip he must have now.

As for who would be chosen as the producer, one is "the Tangren team who is wearing a coat but is completely obedient", and the other is "the Yu Zhen team who has a lot of autonomy and even intervenes in many crew affairs such as casting." The former also has outstanding business capabilities, so it is not difficult to choose.

Everything depends on whether Cai Yinong agrees.

After a long silence, Cai Yinong suddenly looked straight at Zhang Yang: "What do you want to gain by doing so many things?"

Zhang Yang wanted to laugh when he heard this question.

Did he do much? He just chatted with Cai Yinong, Gao Xixi and others.

As for what you get, there is too much.

He said he would set up a shell company. Is it really just a shell company? Once he gets the project, as the actual project leader, he can gain a lot of benefits from it.

For example, you can use roles to sign one or two artists you like.

What he did was a top-notch move of using chickens to lay eggs and then using chickens to hatch eggs, making huge profits without any investment.

Everything depends on whether Cai Yinong is willing to lend.

"If I make this happen, then the male lead must be me, right?" Zhang Yang smiled sincerely: "I've read the script and I think it's wonderful."

"Really?" Cai Yinong felt that Zhang Yang was hiding something.

But she didn't intend to get to the bottom of it.

As a mature businessman, she knows that when doing something, she should not focus on what the other party can gain, but only consider her own efforts, benefits and risks.

As long as it doesn't affect Tang Ren and Cai Yinong, whatever benefits Zhang Yang can get is up to him.

"Do you think I'm suitable for the female lead role?" Liu Shishi asked with anticipation in her eyes.

She would really like to star in a play with Zhang Yang, preferably as an official couple.

"That drama can be said to be the ancient version of Du Lala's Promotion Diary, a drama with a strong female lead, which is quite suitable." Zhang Yang nodded.

Just because she's suitable doesn't mean she'll get the role.

From a profit perspective, Zhang Yang still wants Zhao Liying to play the role, provided that she is willing to change jobs.

As for the matter of poaching Zhao Liying, he also had a plan in mind, but the premise of everything was that he could undertake the production of "The Female Prime Minister".

That's why he said that there are many benefits to taking on this drama.

If we wait until Zhao Liying becomes famous, it will be very difficult to poach her, and we may have to sacrifice our looks?

"Sister K, please agree to it." Liu Shishi immediately urged Cai Yinong with good reason: "If A Yang can succeed, even if I get the female lead, it will be a profit."

Cai Yinong suddenly felt a headache.

Unexpectedly, Sister Yi also followed Zhang Yang in making trouble.

Now she had to think seriously.

"You haven't even read the script. What if Ayang makes a wrong judgment?" Cai Yinong told Liu Shishi not to get excited and signaled her to calm down with her eyes.

But Liu Shishi was no longer on the same page with her. She pretended not to understand and asked Zhang Yang, "Ayang, you know the script, so tell us and let Sister K analyze it."

Cai Yinong: “.”

Is that what I mean?

"That's fine!" Zhang Yang then told the general outline of the Lu Zhen legend.

To put it simply, it is the story of how Lu Zhen grew from the adopted daughter of a minor official to a first-rank female prime minister, during which she had a love-hate relationship with the emperor.

This drama actually has the problem of distorting history and whitewashing characters, but Zhang Yang has already thought of a solution.

"It sounds pretty good." Cai Yinong was a little tempted.

Zhang Yang is a good speaker and has watched the original TV series, so he can pick out the key points in a way that will make people's eyes light up.

"The more I listen, the more I want to act. Now that I'm a top star, I'm just in need of a leading female role." Liu Shishi continued: "Sister K, I think you can really consider it."

Cai Yinong: “.”

She has to consider the opinion of the eldest sister.

The key point is to make Yu Zhen uncomfortable.
"Okay, I'll bring it up for discussion at the meeting this afternoon." Cai Yinong made a decision: "If the relevant personnel have no objection, I can agree to this matter. Of course, the details still need to be discussed."

"Sister K is wise." Zhang Yang immediately praised her.

"Then if I don't agree, I'd be stupid?" Cai Yinong nodded at Zhang Yang.

"That's not it." Zhang Yang shook her head: "It means that you, Sister K, are generous and kind-hearted, and let that bastard Yu Zhen go."

Cai Yinong found this a bit harsh, as she had never been generous.

So, let’s not let Yu Zhen off the hook.

The three chatted for a while, and Zhang Yang left first.

Liu Shishi continued to persuade Cai Yinong after he left.

"Why do you care so much about Ayang's affairs?" Cai Yinong asked puzzledly.

"I'm not worried about Ayang." Liu Shishi's heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm and said, "I really think what Ayang said makes sense. I also really think the script is good, and our own team can guarantee the quality of the film."

"The most important point is to give Yu Zhen a good look."

Cai Yinong was a little surprised: "Are you fighting against the same enemy as me?"

"That's one aspect." Liu Shishi nodded, her face showing indignation: "Not only do people say that "Startling by Each Step" is not as good as "Palace", they also say that I am not as good as Yang Mi."

"I can't stand that."

Cai Yinong understood.

Liu Shishi is not getting along with Yang Mi now and wants to suppress the other.

No wonder she, who used to be very Buddhist, is now a bit radical.

"Then you should pray that Zhang Yang can succeed." Cai Yinong smiled.

The implication is that she is already planning to agree.

Liu Shishi was delighted and after chatting with Cai Yinong for a few more words, he stood up and said goodbye.

After leaving Cai Yinong's office, she went directly to Zhang Yang's exclusive lounge.

After making sure there were no outsiders, she immediately said, "Ayang, good news, um."

Before she could finish her words, Liu Shishi was pressed against the door and her mouth was blocked forcefully.

After a while, she said in a daze, "I have something serious to tell you, don't mess around."

Hearing this, Zhang Yang locked the door, his eyes becoming fiery: "You are the most important thing."

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