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Chapter 293 Hongmen Banquet

Guo Zhenni took the script from Suning's hand curiously, saw the name "Soldier Assault" on the script, and then opened it and started reading. Although Guo Zhenni was also a top student of the Central Academy of Drama, she still couldn't see what made "Soldier Assault" arouse Suning's interest.

How could Suning not notice the confused expression on Guo Zhenni's face? It was easy to tell that she could not perceive the excellence of "Soldier Assault". After all, she did not have her own "God's perspective".

"Okay! Stop looking!
The director of this drama is very stubborn and he may not be impressed by my acting skills.

They will probably directly reject my offer to bring in funds to join the group!"

"Haha, Kang Honglei? That's really possible!" Guo Zhenni saw the director Kang Honglei marked on the script, thought of the entertainment industry's evaluation of Kang Honglei, and couldn't help laughing. Finally, she thought of another question, "This 'Soldier Assault' seems to be brought by Zhu Yawen.

You want to play the leading male role, isn't that a bad idea? "

"Haha, Zhu Yawen's temperament doesn't match the lead actor Xu Sanduo at all.

Moreover, Kang Honglei only asked him to audition and had not decided what role he would play.

The most important thing now is to negotiate with Kang Honglei about the investment and starring role, and Zhu Yawen's role is easy to arrange."

"Yeah! That's right!
Without agreeing on terms with Kang Honglei, nothing counts." Guo Zhenni thought about it and nodded in agreement.

In fact, Suning believes that Zhu Yawen is very suitable for playing the role of Wu Zhe in "Soldier Assault", which is the role played by Li Chen. Suning feels that it would be more perfect if Zhu Yawen played the role, and Zhu Yawen is also an actor of his own Star Economic Company.

Suning wanted to pick up the phone and call Kang Honglei to discuss the matter of "Soldier Assault" with him, but at this time the phone rang by itself.

Looking at the caller ID, it was Liu Ting calling. Suning and Guo Zhenni looked at each other in surprise, and then Suning picked up the phone on the table.

"Hello! Sister Liu, I'm Suning!"

"Suning, the head of Xiangnan TV wants to invite you to Changsha tomorrow."

"Changsha? Is there something urgent?"

"Uh! There shouldn't be anything urgent!
I guess they saw the huge success of The Myth and wanted to sit down and talk with you, after all, they are still thinking about future cooperation."

"Yeah! Okay!
I will fly to Changsha tomorrow, please help me book the ticket!"

"Okay, I know!"

After hanging up the phone with Liu Ting, Suning picked up the phone again and called Kang Honglei, who should be in Beijing at the time.

In fact, Suning had never had any contact with Kang Honglei, so naturally he didn't know his phone number. Fortunately, Kang Honglei's phone number was included in the script of "Soldier Assault".

The call was answered soon, and then a man's voice came from the phone, "Hello! This is Kang Honglei!

Who are you?

"Director Kang, I'm Su Ning from Su Media!"

"Mr. Su? Hello! Hello!"

"Hello, Director Kang!

I saw the script "Soldier Assault" that you sent to Zhu Yawen and found it very interesting.

I'd like to ask if you need funding from Su Media?"

"Huh? Mr. Su, I can't make the decision on investment matters!

After all, this TV series is now jointly produced by the Bayi Film Studio and Huayi Film Studio.

Therefore, Mr. Su, it would be best for you to contact these two units."

"Yes! I will arrange for Su Media to contact these two producers.

I want two roles now, I wonder if Director Kang will give me this opportunity?"

"Ah? Which two roles did Mr. Su take a fancy to?" Kang Honglei on the other end of the phone seemed a little embarrassed.

"The leading actor Xu Sanduo and the supporting actor Wu Zhe!"

"Could I ask, Mr. Su, who do you want to play these two roles?"

"I want to play the male lead Xu Sanduo myself, and I feel Zhu Yawen is very suitable for the role of Wu Zhe."

"Yes! Mr. Su, I originally thought that Zhu Yawen was very suitable for the role of Wu Zhe, so this role can be given to Zhu Yawen.

It’s just that the male lead is a bit troublesome. I feel that your temperament, Mr. Su, doesn’t quite match that of the male lead, Xu Sanduo.”

"Oh? From what I heard from Director Kang, you already have a choice for the male lead?"

"Yes! The male lead has been tentatively chosen to be Wang Baoqiang, who starred in this year's "A World Without Thieves."

"Oh! I see!

I don't know if we can discuss it again.

Perhaps Su Media can become one of the producers of "Soldier Assault."

"Mr. Su, I'm not going to hide it from you!

Wang Baoqiang fits the role of the male protagonist Xu Sanduo very well, and he is also the male protagonist I have chosen.

so."

"Is that so?! What a pity!" Suning was really disappointed. Although he didn't hold much hope at the beginning, he still felt a little disappointed now.

"Boss Su, I think you're suitable for the second male lead Cheng Cai and the supporting male lead Yuan Lang."

"Chengcai? Yuan Lang?"

"Yes! I just don't know if you, Mr. Su, are willing to humble yourself and play a supporting role for others!"

"Sure! I'll play the role of Chengcai!"

“Ah? That’s great!

Mr. Su, then it’s settled!”

"Yes! Director Kang, I take this play very seriously.

So, if you have any plans, I will definitely put aside everything and cooperate with you."

"Thank you, Mr. Su, for your support!"

"Well, Director Kang, you're welcome!
I hope Director Kang can take care of me during the next filming.

As for the investment, Su Media will contact Bayi Film Studio and Huayi.

After hanging up the phone with Kang Honglei, Suning called Liu Ting again, told her about "Soldier Assault", and arranged for her to negotiate with the Bayi Film Studio and Huayi Film Company.

"Suning, is this "Soldier Assault" so good?

You're willing to lower your status to play a role as just the second male lead!"

"Haha, it's not really a lowering of status!

After all, my main identity is still a director and actor, I'm not as delicate as you think!"

"Hey! Do whatever you want!

I will follow up on Bayi and Huayi.

If I can get a higher investment percentage, I will try my best to get more.

How about I talk to the two producers of Bayi and ask them to give you the lead role of this play?"

"No! Director Kang Honglei's arrangement is perfect. We at Su Media should stop being the villain!"

"Huh? Okay! I get it!"

The next day, Suning flew to Changsha, southern Hunan as planned, and the matter of "Soldier Assault" was handed over to Liu Ting. Suning was completely assured that he would definitely get the benefits that belonged to Su Media.

And the most important thing is that Bayi Film Studio and Huayi are not very optimistic about this project. After all, they are a little hesitant and undecided about a film or TV series without any female roles.

If Kang Honglei had not gone against the majority and set up such a plot with Lan Xiaolong, Bayi Film Studio and Huayi would definitely have asked them to forcibly change the plot, but it was difficult for them to force Kang Honglei because of his personality.

Bayi Film Studio and Huayi were really surprised by the sudden visit of Su Media Culture Company. After all, as a rising star, Su Media has been a hot topic since its establishment. Now they are willing to take the initiative to share the pressure with them, and both Bayi Film Studio and Huayi gladly accepted it.

By the time Liu Ting signed the contract on behalf of Su Media, Bayi Film Studio, and Huayi, Suning was already sitting in a box at the Changsha Wyndham Grand Hotel, toasting with the leaders of Xiangnan TV.

"Boss Su, it's such an honor for our Xiangnan TV station to have you out this time!"

"Haha, Mr. Gu, what you said is too polite!
Without the strong support of Shonan TV this time, our company’s production of “The Myth” would hardly be a big hit!

Therefore, it is Su Media that should feel honored!"

"Mr. Gu, Director Hu, all our affections are contained in this glass of wine.

Su will drink first as a sign of respect!"

"Haha, President Su is straightforward!
Let's drink this together!" Director Gu and Director Hu of Xiangnan TV looked at each other in surprise, then drank it all in one gulp.

"Boss Su, our two organizations already have a good foundation for cooperation.

When President Su has a new project in the future, please be sure to think more about our Xiangnan TV!"

"Of course! Of course!
Such a good platform as Shonan TV is rare in the country.

We will definitely strengthen our cooperation in the future.”

"Boss Su, actually, I invited you to Changsha this time and wanted to introduce you to a friend."

"Oh? Which friend?"

Mr. Gu and Director Hu did not answer Su Ning, but looked outside the box door. Then Su Ning looked over curiously, and saw Chen Yuan from Oriental Media, his daughter Chen Xiaolan, and Bai Li, the heroine of "The Myth", walking in.

"Haha! Mr. Su, long time no see!"

"Mr. Chen, it turns out that the friend that Gu Tai and the others wanted to introduce is you!"

"Mr. Su, Mr. Chen, it turns out you have known each other for a long time!" Gu Tai and Director Hu only then realized that Su Ning and Chen Yuan had known each other for a long time.

"Haha, Uncle Gu, Uncle Hu, don't you remember the song 'Poisonous Perfume' that I sang two years ago?
Then let me ask Mr. Su for the song."

"Oh! So that's how it is!
We'd like to introduce you to one too!
That’s even better!

We will discuss cooperation later, and it will be much more convenient for everyone."

"Cooperation? What cooperation?"

"Boss Su, this is what happened!

The crew of "Young Justice Bao III" has recently encountered financial problems, and we at Oriental Media are preparing to inject capital together with Xiangnan TV.

I wonder if Mr. Su has any idea of working together?" Chen Xiaolan answered Su Ning's question with a smile, her eyes filled with her usual arrogance.

"Haha, 'Young Justice Bao' is a big production!
I think there are quite a few film and television companies eyeing this piece of fat meat!"

"Yeah! That's right!
Although "Young Justice Bao 3" had funding issues, that still couldn't hide its high production quality, so many film and television companies were interested. "At this time, Xiangnan TV's Gu Tai smiled and explained.

“Well! That’s a pity!
We at Su Media invested a huge amount in filming "Crazy Stone" some time ago.

Just the salary paid to Cameron Diaz will require us at Su Media to tighten our belts for a while.

It seems I’ll have to miss out on this big production, Young Justice Bao! ” Suning explained with a wry smile, his refusal clearly evident.

"This..." The leaders of Xiangnan TV did not expect that Suning would refuse so straightforwardly.

"Haha, Mr. Su, why are you crying poor here?

Everyone in the entertainment industry knows that Su Media Company is well-funded and the fastest-growing entertainment company in China! Chen Xiaolan continued to pester Su Ning.

"Ms. Chen, you only know one side of the story!

The faster our Su Media develops, the tighter our funds become.

So let’s not talk about investment anymore.

Mr. Gu, Director Hu, Mr. Chen, let’s have a drink!

“Don’t!
Mr. Su, as long as you are willing to sell some of Su Media’s shares.

We at Oriental Media are immediately willing to take over and help Mr. Su solve his funding problem."

Listening to Chen Xiaolan's nagging, Su Ning, who already had a bad temper, immediately changed his expression. He put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at Chen Xiaolan with a playful expression.

"Ms. Chen, you're already drunk before you even start drinking!

Or did you just come from another bar?"

The leaders of Xiangnan TV finally noticed the discord between Suning and Oriental Media at this time. Director Gu and Director Hu looked at each other with a wry smile, and immediately raised their glasses to smooth things over.

"Haha, Mr. Su is right!

We're here for a drink today, so let's not talk about work, so we don't have to worry about work after work."

"Haha, yes!
Chen will drink first as a token of his respect!" Chen Yuan also picked up his glass and drank it all.

After everyone present drank the wine in their glasses, they thought the matter was over, but they didn't expect Chen Xiaolan to continue talking in an annoying way. Looking at this self-righteous woman in front of him, Su Ning really wanted to "whip" her severely.

"Bai Li, why don't you quickly offer a toast to your "mentor"!"

"Boss Su, I'm Bai Li!

Thank you for letting me play the leading role in The Myth!" Bai Li stood up with her wine glass.

Only then did Suning look at the much younger Bai Li. She was indeed beautiful, but it also made Suning realize that Bai Li was from Oriental Media, or more precisely, Chen Xiaolan's person.

"Haha, you're welcome, Miss Bai!
At Su Media, casting has always been the responsibility of the director himself.

In fact, you should thank Director Chen Jian more, after all, he is your mentor. "

"Haha, Mr. Su, you and Director Chen are both my mentors.

Today, please have Mr. Su drink this glass of wine to express Bai Li's gratitude."

Suning has a good alcohol tolerance. Although today's "Hongmen Banquet" made him very unhappy, he still drank the glass of wine. After all, he still has the necessary tolerance.

As for the meaningless Chen Xiaolan and her father Chen Yuan, Suning realized that he should take action to deal with them, otherwise they really don't know how many eyes the Horse King has.

Afterwards, everyone drank a few rounds of drinks awkwardly, and then Suning stood up and said goodbye, "Excuse me, everyone!
I flew to Changsha today and I'm feeling a little under the weather.

I won't accompany you any longer. I'm going back to my room to rest."

"Haha, Mr. Su, please do as you please!
Our TV station has already booked a room for you in this hotel.

This is your room card." At this time, Director Hu of Xiangnan TV handed Su Ning a room card with a smile.

"Thank you!" Su Ning took the room card handed to him by Director Hu.

(End of this chapter)