Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 119: Ahem, Teacher Yan started teaching lines again
November 2003, 11 was Yan Li’s 13rd birthday.

However, he did not stay in Beijing to celebrate his birthday, but came to Dunhuang to visit the crew of "Detective Di Renjie".

There was no other way. Dong Xuan and Qin Lan were both in Beijing and wanted to celebrate his birthday. Yan Li couldn't split the dragon in half by himself, so he could only hide.

But no matter how much he hid, Yan Li did not let go of his birthday gift.

He even used the excuse of going on a business trip to celebrate his birthday as an excuse to work hard for their future better life, which moved Dong and Qin so much that they reluctantly let Yan Li develop many new benefits.

On the way out of Beijing, Yan Li still had some aftertaste.

The ancient city of Dunhuang is the main filming location for "Detective Di Renjie", and some scenes were also filmed in Hengdian.

This was Yan Li's first time here, and he found it quite unique. It was much smaller than the one in Hengdian, but it incorporated a lot of northwestern frontier style, and the architecture and layout were rugged and solemn.

It is very suitable for filming some ancient frontier military themes or related martial arts themes. The movie "New Dragon Inn" starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung was filmed here.

Before Yan Li joined the group, he asked the guide driver to take him for a stroll and took some photos with a camera.

Maybe there will be a similar project in the future, so I can prepare some location scouting materials in advance so I can make a comparison.

After that, Yan Li went straight into the crew and caught up with them filming. Yan Li didn't say hello and just stood there watching.

In the scenes filmed for Peng Dan, her opposite was Zhu Yanping, who played Wu Song in the Shandong version of "Water Margin". He was also Yan Li's fellow villager and a typical Shandong man.

However, Yan Li had heard that this person had retired from the film industry, and he didn't know how Qian Yanqiu had tricked him into coming.

Compared to Zhu Yanping who just took a quick look, Yan Li's main focus was on Peng Dan.

Or the difference in level between directors can be seen at a glance.

When filming "The Treasure Bowl", Yan Li complained that although Pang Dan was invited, the makeup and styling did not bring out her strengths.

The director of "Detective Di Renjie", Qian Yanqiu, is very knowledgeable. When he wears low-cut ancient costumes, he is really eye-catching and full of shadows of ratings.

This pay is worth it!
Soon, that scene was finished, and Qian Yanqiu's voice was heard: "Change scene, change scene, shoot the next scene."

As he was shouting, the person next to him pointed in Yan Li's direction. Qian Yanqiu took a look and immediately stood up to greet him.

"Boss Yan, why are you here?"

Yan Li shook his hand and said with a smile, "I'm here to check out the set and learn from Director Qian's advanced experience."

"You are insulting me."

Qian Yanqiu grinned widely. "When it comes to learning, it's you who should guide us. I heard that the new group you created is very big, while we are just doing small things."

"..."

After some business exclamation, Li Xing, who heard the news, also hurried over.

Compared to Qian Yanqiu, Li Xing knew that Yan Lilai was visiting the crew, but he didn't know the specific time.

How should I put it, I hate this kind of sudden attack the most when I’m at school or working.

But if you become the leader and boss who inspects, you will quickly fall in love with this feeling.

Anyway, Yan Li has played it twice and feels very good. The effect is good and he can indeed see some situations relatively realistically.

Although he has an intelligence system, the system does not report everything, no matter how big or small. The randomness and amount of content are not controlled by Yan Li. Moreover, reading the intelligence and actually investigating it personally are two different things.

Therefore, if Yan Li has time, he would like to come and see it in person so that he can have a more intuitive understanding and contact with the crew.

"Director Qian, please go ahead and do your work. Let Li Xing accompany me."

Qian Yanqiu still had work to do and was not his subordinate, so Yan Li did not hold him back.

"Okay, Producer Li will accompany Mr. Yan to take a look. Mr. Yan, I'll prepare a table to welcome you tonight."

Qian Yanqiu made an appointment for dinner in the evening and then got busy with filming. Yan Li and Pang Dan said hello, and then listened to the detailed report from Li Xing.

Yan Li knew part of the situation of "Detective Di Renjie" from the system.

Li Xing used to report to him by phone or email, but now they are communicating face to face and answering questions as they come. Yan Li has a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the crew.

The filming team of "Detective Di Renjie" was very professional and serious, and there was no major trickery in the accounts.

The progress is not slow. If all goes well, it is expected to be completed shortly after the Spring Festival.

Inside the crew, Qian Yanqiu basically has the final say. Most of the actors and staff are his people. Li Xing has little say and cannot get involved in the crew's work. He is only responsible for supervising the accounts.

In addition to Li Xing, there was also a producer from CCTV who had come several times before, but found that his words were not effective on the set, so he stopped coming.

Some of the relevant specific matters were handled by the production director, and Li Xing also helped out from time to time.

In addition, there are some frictions and conflicts, big or small, as well as internal gossip, but they do not affect the overall situation.

"That's it."

Yan Li nodded. He didn't have high demands and didn't expect to be able to show off and have opinions on the crew just by investing some money.

His goal is to make money!
As long as there are no problems with the accounts, the crew has a proper attitude, does not slack off or produce shoddy work that affects his ability to make money, and he does not treat harshly those who bully him or the actors they recommend, and no illegal or criminal activities involve him.

Everything else is not a big deal. Yan Li doesn’t care and doesn’t want to pay attention to it.

"Old Li. Good job."

Yan Li patted Li Xing on the shoulder and encouraged him. He also said that he would not treat him unfairly when "Detective Di Renjie" was broadcast and made money.

"By the way, the company recently invested in a realistic drama. You can also be the producer."

"I understand. Just look at my performance."

Li Xing was somewhat excited. It was the right move to join President Yan. President Yan really gave him a chance.

I've only been here for a few months, but I've already become the producer of two dramas. The only pity is that neither of them are company-led projects, so my real power is limited.

However, Mr. Yan also said that the company is still developing and he is still young, so he needs to gain experience and accumulate experience. Sooner or later, he will be able to take charge of a project independently.

After drawing some cakes, Yan Li thought about how Sister Hua treated Li and Fan.
Yan Li stamped his feet and sighed, "It's quite cold here. Thank you for your hard work. Wear more clothes and don't catch a cold."

"It's okay, it's a little cold outside, but the hotel usually has heating."

"Then be careful. The New Year is coming soon. It's not easy to work here for a year. You have to be healthy and go back for the New Year."

Hearing this, Li Xing pursed his lips and said, "Hey."

Yan Li is a grown man after all, and he wouldn't say anything too cheesy. After thinking about it, he decided to give them some money to buy them clothes later.

Well, forget it, I'll just buy it and send it to them.

Money is a reward, gifts are love!

In ancient times, rewards not only included giving money, but also treating guests to wine and meat. One dollar was divided into two parts, and people could eat and take at the same time, which deepened the friendship and doubled the loyalty.

...

In the evening, the crew of "Detective Di Renjie" hosted a welcome party for Yan Li.

In addition to director Qian Yanqiu, Liang Guanhua who plays Di Renjie, Zhang Zijian who plays Li Yuanfang, there are also Pang Dan and Zhu Yanping who Yan Li had met before, as well as a young actor who looked familiar to Yan Li and Jiang Xin.

That’s right, Jiang Xin is also an actor in “Detective Di Renjie”. Because he had interviewed her, Yan Li had some understanding of Jiang Xin’s situation. The company she is currently signed to is Beijing China Television.

This company is a subsidiary of CCTV and has participated in the filming and distribution of many film and television dramas.

For example, this company was behind the drama "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", which is why Jiang Xin got the role of Mu Wanqing.

"Detective Di Renjie" was produced by CCTV, and Jiang Xin took advantage of it and got the female lead in one of the units.

Jiang Xin was also very surprised to see Yan Li.

She knew that Yan Li was the producer of "The Seven Fairies", but she didn't know that he also invested in "Detective Di Renjie".

This time, Jiang Xin had to raise her glass to toast Yan Li because she had been acting in two dramas with him. She had just come to eat for a free meal.

Yan Li was very considerate and drank the whole glass of wine. He liked Jiang Xin more and more because of her gentle appearance and tall stature.

Jiang Xin felt a little scared when he looked at her.

She didn't understand why Yan Li's attitude towards her suddenly changed today when he was normal during the interview.

It was not until Yan Li talked about Mu Wanqing from "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" that Jiang Xin vaguely reacted.

By the way, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" will be aired soon!
Although Mu Wanqing is not the female lead in the play, she has quite a few roles, and her popularity will definitely increase, which will directly benefit "The Seven Fairies". It would be strange if Yan Li was unhappy with her.

Apart from looking at Jiang Xin differently, Yan Li actually gave face to other actors.

Especially Liang Guanhua, the two have a very good personal relationship.

After finishing filming "Detective Di Renjie", his next film will be "The Seven Fairies", in which he will play the role of the barefoot immortal.

In addition, he finally knew who the young male actor who looked familiar to Yan Li was.

Zhao Zhigang, the actor who plays Di Renjie's butler Di Chun!

This person is not well-known in the circle. The reason why Yan Li found him familiar is that he was a student of the 2000 undergraduate class of Beijing Film Academy and a classmate of Dong Xuan and Guan Yue.

When Yan Li had been looking for Dong Xuan before, he had actually met with her many times, but Zhao Zhigang's presence was average and he had no impression of her.

To be honest, among Dong Xuan's group of male classmates, the one who impressed Yan Li the most was Cui Peng. He was handsome, so he was worried about being poached, so he didn't pay much attention to the others.

Even those who had conflicts with Yan Li would be dazed when he saw them and called their names.

Yan Li asked around and found out that Zhao Zhigang was doing quite well.

Qian Yanqiu admired him very much. In addition to filming, he also worked part-time as an assistant director.

Originally, if the other party was not doing well, Yan Li would have asked Li Xing to help take care of him for Dong Xuan's sake. But since the other party was doing well, then forget it.

I'm not his classmate, we don't have much relationship, so I don't want to bother with it.

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Yan Li stayed on the set of "Detective Di Renjie" for two days.

Qian Yanqiu also wanted him to play a cameo role, but he refused on the grounds that he had no time.

This is not an excuse, he is really busy. On the one hand, he has to keep an eye on the progress of the "Seven Fairies" project, and on the other hand, he is personally busy with the satellite negotiations for "Snow Goddess Dragon".

Because the drama's first broadcast performance was not particularly good, it increased the difficulty of negotiations with the second satellite TV station.

Yan Li insisted on not selling it for less than 650 million, so we can only wait and see.

After three consecutive social events in five days, the contract was finally finalized. The marketing director Xiao Guan vomited after drinking so much that the contract was finally finalized.

The contract is worth 650 million, and the issuance share is 15%, which is almost 100 million.

After deducting the sales team's commission and taxes, Yan Li only pocketed a few hundred thousand yuan, barely enough to buy a house in Beijing.

"What is the meaning of life?"

Yan Li sat sideways on the sofa in the office, sighing a little. Wang Ou knelt obediently behind him, not answering him, but silently massaging his shoulders.

Although she did not sign a contract with Yi An, Wang Ou has a positive attitude and considers herself a company employee.

Especially when Yan Li was here, he often came here and even took away some of Hu Ya's secretarial duties.

Hu Ya was somewhat dissatisfied, but she did not turn against her, mainly because their positions were different.

As a secretary, she is mainly responsible for assisting Yan Li in his work and handling some miscellaneous tasks. She is a work assistant.

Wang Ou is more like a personal assistant, serving tea and water, carrying bags and helping people to be busy, mainly providing personal service.

You know what, after Wang Ou did this, Yan Li really understood why many bosses like to have beautiful female secretaries or assistants around them.

It’s indeed different from a rough man like Lin Jiachuan!
With his head tilted back, enjoying the warmth and softness, Yan Li asked with narrowed eyes.

"How's your line memorization going?"

Wang Ou paused, and said nervously, "I just got the script a few days ago, so I'm not familiar with it yet."

"That won't work."

Yan Li frowned. "I'm under a lot of pressure to recommend you for the female lead. If you don't perform well, I'll be embarrassed too. Remember, your main job is acting. Making good movies is the foundation of your career."

"I will definitely memorize it well when I get back."

Wang Ou actually attaches great importance to this female lead, but she wants to please Yan Li too much, so she is more inclined to flatter him. Now that Yan Li has given her a hint, she immediately expresses her position.

Yan Li's expression finally relaxed. No matter how beautiful the female secretary was, he still had women at home, and there were plenty of ways to enjoy her.

Wang Ou has good looks and personality, and Yan Li relies on her to make money, so he can't put the cart before the horse.

Seeing that Yan Li did not have an attack, Wang Ou felt relieved. Her slender white fingers pressed Yan Li's shoulders and neck rhythmically. As she moved, her upper body continued to move forward, relaxing Yan Li's back.

Yan Li was busy with social engagements and negotiations a few days ago, so Wang Ou didn't dare to disturb him much. Today, the contract was finalized, and she thought Yan Li should have time.

With an idea in his mind, Wang Ou kept moving his hands, but leaned closer and spoke in a slightly coquettish and pitiful voice.

"Boss Yan, I haven't filmed many scenes so I'm not very good at memorizing lines. Since you're a professional actor, could you teach me?"

Yan Li turned his head and glanced at Wang Ou who was staring at him expectantly. He recalled the delicate and soft backrest and nodded slightly.

"Okay, I'll give you some pointers."

Wang Ou was overjoyed and was about to call the hotel to book a "classroom", but was stopped by Yan Li.

"Why spend that money? Just go to your place."

"My place?"

Wang Ou was confused and stammered, "But I live with someone else."

Yan Li was slightly stunned. In addition to the 5000+ he gave last time, he had given some money here and there when he was happy these days. He thought Wang Ou had moved to a new house, but in a moment, he showed a sly smile again.

"It's good. There are people here, so I can pay more attention in class..."

(End of this chapter)