The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 176: I was thinking about letting the whole world see the power of Chinese rap...

The next day when Xu Xing went to the studio again, Liu Cheng also suggested letting Sun Man manage some "high-end" business.

Although Sun Man is actually Xu Xing's personal secretary now, it is good for the big boss's secretary to know more about the business.

“It doesn’t make much sense to focus on fans every day.”

Liu Cheng said seriously.

"Just let her play."

Xu Xing doesn't care.

"She did such a good job in this area, it's really a waste of her talent to do this now!"

Liu Cheng continued to persuade.

"..." Xu Xing reacted, "Are you still bothering me to let Xin Shuang's director sign with Zheng Rong?"

"What?" Liu Chengda was speechless, "Why did you go there?"

Xu Xing smiled.

"Brother Cheng, are we still going to do this? Don't you just want Sun Man to pay more attention to the development of the studio, so that she can help me expand the business of the studio in the future? You have persuaded me so many times before.

“But I see the studio as just a small agency. Of course, if you want to expand it, that’s fine, but it will only be a agency.

"Besides, we are actually one company with Zhengrong. I have a lot of shares there. Of course, if you don't want to work in the agency forever, I can also recommend you to Mr. Qu and let you work in the film and television business. You can directly become the vice president and be directly responsible for the project."

In fact, when Liu Cheng signed the first two artists to the studio, Meng Ziyi and Zhang Ruonan, Xu Xing felt that his mind might still be on the film and television business, and he didn't seem to be serious about artist management.

In the past two or three years, Liu Cheng has never recommended any talent from the studio to sign someone with real good acting skills.

Moreover, the agency business of other artists in the studio is separately managed by Xu Xing's several executive agents. This structure is not bad, but it is definitely not what Liu Cheng calls "ambitious expansion of the studio."

"Why would I go to Zhengrong? Lucky Star Studio is the business we worked hard for together!" Liu Cheng sighed, "Over at Zhengrong, President Qu and President Yu are just friends, right? You have shares there, how many shares do you have? Now everyone has a good relationship, but only Lucky Star is completely yours!"

Liu Cheng spoke earnestly.

Xu Xing could only sigh.

"You should think much more than Brother Cheng."

On Zhengrong's side, Xu Xing and Yu Murong's combined shares are larger than Qu Mingzhen's. Apart from 22% of external shares, President Qu was generous enough to divide the remaining 78% into three equal parts.

There was no need for Xu Xing to tell Liu Cheng the specific shares.

"..."

Liu Cheng was silent.

"Which one of Zhengrong gave Brother Cheng a hard time?"

Xu Xing asked.

"Not really," Liu Cheng smiled, "Forget it. Originally I just wanted to be a manager. There's really no need to aim too high."

……

When coming out of the office, Xu Xing met Meng Ziyi.

She came over cautiously and excitedly to say hello to Xu Xing, and took the initiative to report that she had gone to take a set of photos today. She was about to leave when she unexpectedly bumped into Xu Xing.

No wonder she is dressed up so beautifully today, with delicate makeup and an ancient-style hairstyle. With some hairpins and head ornaments, and Hanfu on, she should be...

So Xu Xing offered to give her a ride.

Meng Ziyi nodded happily.

As soon as she got in the car, she couldn't control herself and immediately threw herself into Xu Xing's arms.

Xu Xing really didn't pull her.

"where are you going?"

Xu Xing asked.

"Forehead……"

Meng Ziyi didn't know how to answer.

"I'm going to find someone else to have dinner with later, in the evening..."

Xu Xing, who was hesitating, held her chin as she was about to lower her head, and looked at her red eyes when she raised her head again.

He rubbed her cheek.

"If you have nowhere to go, just wait at my house. I'll be back in the evening."

Xu Xing finished speaking gently.

Meng Ziyi's tears immediately rolled down.

Xu Xing was about to comfort her again, but she couldn't be stopped and bent down resolutely.

Xu Xing had no choice but to cooperate.

When a young person becomes sentimental, she really wants to let the whole world know that she is sad.

Fortunately, Sun Man was driving in front.

It’s only a few minutes’ drive from the studio to Jinmao Mansion, including parking and waiting for traffic lights.

So Xu Xing had to spend a long time in the underground garage to solve the problem.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, he let Meng Ziyi have a good rest at home, changed cars, and then rushed to find Mr. Qu for dinner.

"There's a bit of traffic."

Xu Xing made an excuse for being late.

Qu Mingzhen didn't say anything either.

Then, while eating, he started complaining that Mango TV had originally agreed to spend 3 million to buy "The Legend of the Sea", but suddenly said no, and wanted Zheng Rong to re-edit it. The video platform also started to give suggestions, and its attitude was very ambiguous.

"Then re-edit it. Actually, you are working on a big drama, but the rhythm is still the most important thing. Cutting 20 more episodes is too slow. In the first season of Game of Thrones, Eddard Stark was beheaded. How many episodes of the 80 episodes of the Chinese Game of Thrones that you boast about were shot?"

Xu Xing complained bluntly.

Qu Mingzhen immediately kicked Xu Xing under the table.

"You have to tell the truth even if you kick me again."

Xu Xing just looked at her.

"They want us to cut it to 50 episodes!" Qu Mingzhen felt extremely distressed, "That's all..."

"A lot of silver!"

Xu Xing smiled.

Qu Mingzhen kicked again.

But she was wearing slippers to begin with, so she didn't use much strength, and her feet must have been weak.

It was a bit like pulling Xu Xing's legs.

“You can try selling the 50-episode official version and the 80-episode director’s cut together to see if you can sell them.”

Xu Xing continued to talk about serious matters.

"If you cut 50 episodes, you can only sell 50 episodes. Who would buy 80 episodes?" Qu Mingzhen shook his head. "I'm just complaining to you. You have to make money when you run a company. You can't just cut it. We cut it this time. Do you want to cut it next time?" "Okay, then the show will probably be aired by the end of the year at the earliest."

Zhang Junning asked Xu Xing when this drama would be aired.

"I think so," Qu Mingzhen nodded. "By the way, the launch conference of 'Day and Night' is being held today. It will be aired in a few days, you know."

"Ah."

Xu Xing nodded.

But I didn’t really pay much attention to it.

"Let them see our ability to produce dramas first!"

Mr. Qu suddenly felt proud.

Xu Xing also slammed the table in cooperation.

"Those bastards will realize what they underestimated!"

"..."

"..."

“Hahahaha!” Qu still couldn’t hold it in. “Why are you still so childish?”

"You still know about chuuni?"

Xu Xing, who was also laughing, said in surprise.

"What else? I'm not an old woman!"

Qu Mingzhen scolded him and kicked Xu Xing softly again.

……

On the way back, Xu Xing checked Weibo.

No one is talking about the fans picking her up at the airport yesterday, but Xu Xing's name is still on the hot searches.

They are #Pan Yueming thanks Xu Xing# and #Chen Dulin says she doesn't know if there will be a chance to work with Xu Xing again#.

The previous hot search was that Pan Yueming said at the launch conference that it was Xu Xing who suggested him to audition for this drama.

Teacher Pan mentioned the audition very carefully and did not say that it was Xu Xing who personally recommended me.

How could Xu Xing, who has no background, be chosen for Zhengrong Entertainment's big project?

On the hot search square, all the fans of Xu Xing were expressing their admiration for Teacher Pan’s honesty, expressing their gratitude for an audition, and praising the friendship between Xu Xing and Teacher Pan.

The next hot search was about Chen Dulin being asked by the host, and she had no choice but to answer like that.

With this kind of publicity arrangement, the crew will definitely seize every opportunity to take advantage of Xu Xing, who is extremely popular now.

So the hot searches on this topic are all filled with Xu Xing’s fans, but they are all scolding her for being an idiot and stopping trying to take advantage of the situation.

I went to her Weibo homepage and saw that the insults had indeed spread to her comment section.

This is true... He hasn't contacted me for more than a year.

I closed Weibo, put away my phone, and was thinking about how to comfort Meng Ziyi when I got back.

Ding ding~
The sound of WeChat messages.

Then take out your phone and open it.

[Chen Dulin withdrew a message.]
Hey ~
Xu Xing thought about it, took out another mobile phone and logged into the account.

[What's wrong with you cursing Chen Dulin every day? It was you, Xingbao, who took the initiative to invite her to act in "The Beginning". [Hehe]]

Send it out with a topic tag.

Screenshot.

Then send it to Chen Dulin.

【[Screenshot.jpg]】

[[Dog head]]

Then I went back home and she never responded again.

Really boring.

……

"Have you ever had that feeling where you thought a relationship had ended for a long time, but you still couldn't help but think about it, and the other party still contacted you from time to time, and you felt very entangled every time... Is this the feeling?"

Meng Ziyi, who was lying on the desk, admiring Xu Xing's handsome profile as he wrote the script, couldn't help but ask.

"..."

Xu Xing looked at her speechlessly.

Meng Ziyi immediately apologized awkwardly.

"Sorry, I forgot to bother you."

"Ah!" Xu Xing pinched her chin helplessly, then rubbed her fleshy lips with his thumb, "It's better to block your mouth."

Meng Ziyi's ears turned red as he sneered, but he still shrank back obediently.

"Or you could give him a call at a time like this."

Xu Xing made sincere suggestions.

……

in the hotel.

Chen Dulin clicked into Xu Xing's chat box again, and looking at the screenshots and dog heads sent by Xu Xing, he couldn't help but laugh foolishly.

But soon, she took the phone and tapped her forehead hard.

hum~
It seemed like the force was too much and caused a concussion.

But fortunately, the water content of the brain has decreased.

……

On April 4, Xu Xing went to the Xingguang Film and Television Park to participate in the last recording of "The Rap of China".

Before the official recording began, to the shock of the other three producers and contestants, Che Che announced that Xu Xing had to leave the car early and end the recording due to schedule conflicts.

Xu Xing, who returned to the recording site with Billboard's 100th consecutive hit single, has completely shut up all the rappers who had complained that Xu Xing had nothing to do with rap.

One song is enough to criticize Xu Xing for being a tyrant, but there are two of them now, and when you listen to their popular science songs, you can tell that European and American singers also do it.

Xu Xing's attitude in facing the accusation of plagiarism also made rappers feel that they can recognize Xu Xing's authenticity.

Some people even changed the lyrics temporarily to lick Xu Xing.

They were just dreaming that with Xu Xing's influence abroad, maybe they could make this variety show popular around the world and let the whole world see the power of Chinese rap!

Uh-huh...

But, but, but...why didn't Xu Xing record anymore?

The production crew can’t afford the temporary pay increase???
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