The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 135 Waiting for them to come and lick my ass

Chapter 135 Waiting for them to come back and lick their asses

"Che Che said he didn't expect Chris Wu's team to release the photo. It was originally a private meeting, a casual chat over dinner. He was also shocked to see the photo. But he also complained to me that the pay we asked for was too expensive. Kiwifruit only gave 200 million yuan for production costs, and they haven't yet attracted a title sponsor, and they haven't negotiated with sponsors. They are under a lot of pressure."

Liu Cheng's tone on the phone was very sarcastic.

For top stars like Xu Xing, confirming to record a variety show does not mean that they can simply negotiate the pay, sign the contract, and go back to wait for the recording notice in a short period of time.

Xu Xinghui is the biggest name among the mentors, so naturally he must first have a comprehensive understanding of the format, content and process of the program, and sort out all the details.

When negotiating pay, the pay must be in line with the star's status. After all, things like title sponsorship are mainly up to the star, and the studio and their program team should negotiate together.

In other words, part of Xu Xing's remuneration was actually paid by the sponsor.

Liu Cheng had previously informed the program crew and several partners separately, and was just waiting for "The Rap of China" to come up with something clearer before moving forward together.

The program is expected to be recorded in April next year, but the final date will not be confirmed until January or February.

Now that Che Che had discussed these things with him, he was extremely suspicious that the photo was unilaterally released by Chris Wu's team.

Although normally if the program crew wants to hype up two top stars to join, they won’t just post photos like this.

Posting photos will greatly affect the reputation of top stars.

For the two parties who have no conflicts, they should just make up stories and wait until they have basically reached an agreement before releasing the photos. Xu Xing and Chris Wu are the rivals who have been beaten to a pulp by their fans.

Now that the group photo has been released, it is almost like forcing Xu Xing to withdraw.

Or force Xu Xing to accept a lower salary to slap Chris Wu in the face.

Liu Cheng was very suspicious that they had already signed a contract with Chris Wu.

"How much did you report?"

Xu Xing asked.

"1 million, less than 1000 million per issue."

Liu Cheng said.

"It's really not expensive," Xu Xing nodded, "How much cheaper will Chris Wu be?"

The pay for domestic entertainment films skyrocketed in 2016. CCTV even made a special feature criticizing the sky-high pay and used the most high-profile project in the industry, "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace", as an example.

But by 2017, the pay for movies had become even crazier. A star like Jinfu could earn 7000 million for a movie, and movie stars were flocking to the lower realms, earning at least 1 million for a drama.

There is no need for Xu Xing to be so hard on money. He would be a slap in everyone's face if he was the only one sober when everyone was drunk.

Moreover, unlike TV dramas, advertisement placement in variety shows is more direct and more profitable. This is Xu Xing’s first official variety show (Kangxi Comes Here doesn’t count).

“It’s hard to say. Maybe their team will release it in a couple of days and brag about it.” Liu Cheng said casually, “I think we should withdraw immediately and deny the news of joining The Rap of China. There are too many people who want to invite you to appear on variety shows, and many partners have recommended you. Do we have to choose them?”

Although this played into the hands of Chris Wu's team.

"When I met their CEO Gong Yu before, we didn't talk for long, but I could tell that he wanted to strengthen cooperation with us and tie you and Kiwifruit even more closely. If Chris Wu's team had bet everything on this variety show, they would have made much more concessions than we did.

"If their team and Kiwifruit are progressing faster than us, then they are simply using us to hype up the show and further pressure Chris Wu's team. And I heard from Yili that Chris Wu's team has been in contact with Mengniu recently, and it is very likely that they want to bring Mengniu into the market."

Liu Cheng guessed.

Xu Xing felt a little pain.

He glanced down.

Well, no bites.

Those two movies, "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back" and "Europe Raiders", really gave Chris Wu a big trump card.

Even if we exclude the factors of using public funds to chase stars or the possibility of doing a few things by the way, many advertisers are willing to believe that Chris Wu still has a very high traffic value.

Even though the capital in the film and television industry has been on the sidelines for a year, no resources have been invested in him.

In the same month after the exposure of Little G Na in the previous life, Chris Wu not only went to the film festival to receive the award, but also officially announced his endorsement of Huawei Honor.

Burberry and Mercury Home Textiles also made official announcements.

Brother Qian is just that tough.

He was so "unscrupulous" in his insistence on snatching this variety show from Xu Xing, which shows that he is indeed very competitive.

Although Chris Wu is a bad person, aren't those junior college rappers just as bad? You should put a lid on the pot that matches your taste!

——Comments from passers-by on the square.

These were also the words that Xu Xing’s fans used to directly counter the rumors that Xu Xing was going to steal the show’s spotlight.

After the dispute over the first signing ended quickly, the black fans stopped mentioning "The Rap of China", believing that the rumors were just the program crew taking the opportunity to hype up the show and that it was impossible for Xu Xing to join this variety show. They also thought so.

In other words, if Xu Xing simply quits now, he can actually save face.

...But it was definitely snatched away by Chris Wu's team.

But it’s the same when small-time celebrities get the resources originally given to big-time celebrities. They ask for lower pay and cooperate more with the platform.

--no!
Xu Xing couldn't help laughing, slapped himself on the face a few times, and sent it in.

Remembered.

Xu Xing wanted to join because he knew that this variety show would be a hit.

Now that we have contacted them early on, Chris Wu is also interested in joining, which really brings a lot of attention to the program team.

They really think that they are the popular cakes that the two top stars are desperately wanting to have.

In its previous life, “The Rap of China” didn’t even have a title sponsor when it was first aired. It only got a title sponsor after the first episode became a hit.

"Then tell them that we won't play with them anymore. We'll quit," Xu Xing made the decision in a deep voice. "'Want to See You' won't be on their platform either."

"Okay, then President Qu will go and negotiate with Penguin for exclusive broadcasting again. Do you want me to talk to her?"

Liu Cheng finally felt a lot better.

Because of Xu Xing's sudden popularity, he is now happy wherever he goes. He has to represent Xu Xing and refuse those big productions one by one. Although he is not very willing, he feels good after refusing so many times.

Liu Cheng was really mad at the trickery played by The Rap of China.

"No need for that. Just wait for them to come back and lick us again."

Xu Xing said with a smile and looked down again.

Xu Weining, with charming eyes, became more active after hearing the key words.

This is Xu Xing, she is so beautiful and talented that there is nothing to say about her. Now she is so confident that she says she wants to make the video platforms that countless people want to please turn around and lick her.

It’s really charming!

This is the style of the mainland's top stars!

I really want to swallow you whole!
Xu Xing is indeed very confident.

It was because of me that the program crew had the illusion that this variety show was a very popular project.

Now the illusion can be corrected. After I leave, let them take Chris Wu, who has a terrible reputation, and try to see how many sponsors they can fool.

"Spread the news to advertisers to deny that we have ever been interested in this variety show. Also, the lid should match the pot, and help promote it."

Xu Xing added.

Before this variety show even aired, it had already left the impression of a "bad variety show" among the public. After experiencing the competition between two top stars and the decline to only one with a terrible reputation, how much gap is left for interested sponsors?

I really don't believe that they won't turn around and lick our boots.

"also."

Liu Cheng agreed with Xu Xing's approach.

In fact, he never objected.

"Um……"

Xu Xing's voice became deep again, and he dragged it out for a while as if thinking.

Call ~
Let go and relax.

"Tomorrow the head of Netflix Asia Pacific will meet with me. I will talk to him about "Want to See You" then. Yang Ming, who is the agent of Kiwi Island Provincial Station, will definitely be anxious."

Xu Xing smiled, feeling the meticulous aftermath.

I couldn't help but stretch again.

Finally hung up the phone.

Snapped!
The lighter ignited a flame.

Xu Weining, who had already sat up to rinse his mouth and was leaning against the back of the sofa, lit the cigarette in his mouth.

Took a puff.

You Ran smiled with satisfaction.

"Don't you smoke?"

He asked with a hoarse voice.

Xu Xing smiled and shook his head, then poured her some red wine.

"Moisten your throat, don't let it affect tomorrow's filming."

"..."

Xu Weining pouted and nodded, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

I don’t even smoke.

The top student is even more outrageous. Compared with his habits, it's really...

She laughed to herself.

Xu Xing also smiled along with her.

Her smile grew wider again, just like in the final scene of the film.

Originally, she felt that Xu Xing had no interest in her, and then when filming the bed scene, she didn't use a body double and sat on Xu Xing and swayed back and forth, which aroused his interest.

Amazing interest.

Then Xu Xing invited her.

She readily accepted.

It was Xu Xing's assistant who arranged for her to enter Xu Xing's room as if she was conducting espionage activities. She also took away her mobile phone and gave her medicine, emphasizing that she must take it.

…and she accepted it too.

She took the initiative as soon as she entered the room, and then the phone rang... She thought the call would be answered quickly - well, she didn't know how long it took.

All I know is that after answering the phone for a while, Xu Xing sympathized with her and let her sit on the sofa. Then after a long time, he let her lie down on the sofa again.

So now my cheeks feel numb.

It’s tiring to even laugh.

But Xu Weining still smiled, and with the hand holding the cigarette, she picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

"Give me a chance to take the medicine your assistant gave me."

"of course."

Xu Xing nodded and hugged her from the front.

Xu Weining was about to put out the cigarette.

Xu Xing stopped her.

"No need. Smoking makes me look more like a bad woman. Maggie, I want revenge on you."

Xu Weining, who couldn't help laughing, hooked her arms around Xu Xing's neck, adjusted her expression, and blew a puff of smoke at Xu Xing's face seductively and contemptuously.

Just about to speak arrogantly.

Xu Xing suddenly stood up and threw her into the sofa, rubbing his eyes and complaining.

"No! Why are you blowing smoke at me!"

"Uh……"

Xu Weining was stunned for a moment.

"Pay attention to facial expression management!"

Xu Xing said unhappily.

"oh oh."

The dazed Xu Weining came back to her senses and smoked seductively with a contemptuous expression.

Xu Xing nodded with satisfaction.

"I'm going to slap you in the face first to get revenge."

"..."